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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28
Our PRINTING OUTFIT.

The management of the Leader
feels proud OF tho printing OUTFIT Il
has Installed I'm the city OF Blueaeld.
We are not boasting. but now that we
have accumulated such n printcry We
think We have right To tell our
friends about IL, The people OF
Blueheld should. also. take pride
In such an establishment. for Il is
through them that such an enter
prise has been made possible. That
the Daily Leader Is an established
fact goes without saying, for the peo-
pie are behind it's establishment and
their support will make e perma-
nent fixture.
The best people In the community
are behind the effort and they have
taken that public spirited interest
in it's establishment which stamps
them as progressive and Intelligent.
They saw the need of such an enter
prise and they loaned their means.
their time and their encouragement
toward putting tho establishment on
n firm business basis, Five promi-
nent citizens of the city OF Blueneld
virtually gave away eleven thousand
dollars that this journal might be
published In their midst. and these
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28
TuE DUNGEONS on NAPLES.

While working under the streets
level OF the Arch OF Alronzo d'Arason
the workmen came upon "A sort of
cellar which opened ont into a 50.
ries of small chambers opening ont
on To galleries. An were strongly
huilt of stone, and In tho dim light
the explorers for long time were
at a loss how TO explain the mystery.
II was revealed at last by the aid OF
candles, which exhibited on the walls
rude DRAWINGS and dcspahiug nvo-
cations Tor divine aid evidently
from mon in prison. some doomed
To death and others TO hopeless con
hn"ment Chance has brought To
the light of day abodes of horror and
misery. the underground dungeons
of he old kingdom of Naples Lon
don Globe.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28
STEADY BIRTH DECLINE.

The decline in the marriage and
birth rate is so serious in France
as to he made the subject OF govern
mental inquiries. In England and
other European countries the same
subject has attracted serious atten-
ton
II appears from statictics just pub
lished that there has been fall of
10 per cent. in the marriage rate In
England since 1870
In the English birth rate the de
cline has been continuous since 1895.
but the rate for 1904 is the lowest
on record less than 2S per 1000
population.
Leading physicians and statisti-
clans have read papers before the
British Royal Statistical Society.
showing that the fall in the birth rate
has set I'm as a general and growing
movement all over Europe.
Between the years 1876 and 1901
II is shown that in England and
Wales the birth rate has declined
from SO per cent. to 2S per cent, in
the German Empire from 30 to SO
In Prussia from 40 10 &c. in France
from &c to % in Austria from 40 TO
80
In dealing with the causes OF the
phenomena II was pointed ont that
while war, industrial depression. bad
crops. emigration and other recog-
nized factors account i'm \ measure
for the falling birth and marriage
rates. they could not explain the
singular regularity and steadiness OF
he movement
The conclusion that was drawn
may be stated in a utshell-that the
desire for ease and comfort, the ris-
ing standards of living and the fear
OF poverty have done more than nat
ural and accidental influences to
bring about the decline in fertility
and the custom OF postponing mar
riage or avoiding 1t altogether.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28
THE TRAGEDY OF SUCCESS.

1t is a common belief that when
once an actress has achieved a smash
ing success her worries a,e over, and
all she has to do might aftes night
is TO bow low over the foot'ights anf
gather In the flowers until she
grows SO old that people will flock TO
see her out OF respect to the opinion
OF their forefathers. c. RI Morris
dcries this and states the facts I'm
An Actess-on Guard" in the May
McClure's. She takes YOU behind
the scenes. and introduces YOU 20 the
small talk OF the green room. and
she lets you into some of the inner
most secrets OF an actresses soul
Miss Morris's success was almos,
instantaneous. and certainly il was
deserved. as all those who remember
Days old leading lady will agree
In this article she has made thar m st
big success and from day to day is
waiting for the rival. Just beyond
the footlights." who is to be acclaim
ed b. the tickle public just as she
had been, and who is to take her
place, and either drive her from the
stage or into the ranks OF the scc-
ond raters. Her alarms and fears
were frequent and nerve-trvinp. but
generally without cause A geniel
vein Of humor runs through the ar
ticie. which makes II good fun as
well as highly exciting.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28

same gentlemen are stiii ready IN
stand by the paper, and lend Il mora
encouragement IL necessary. Some
day we hope their names will be
engraved every morning In the col
umns OF this Journal as public ben
tractors In the building up Of the
town In which they live. These
men. with other public spirited citi-
<ens. have made possible the flashing
or the Geographic news from all parts
OF the world to their city as Il oc-
ours. Their encouragement has put
Blueheld In direct communication
with the whole world. without wait
ing to get the news second hand.
We feel that the Blueaeid Daily
Leader is an assured success. be-
cause the pople are behind Il, and
that is why we are so confident,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28
COL. DAVIS ON HOUSE CLEANING

Col. Davis. the geniel and accom-
plished editor OF the Maysvine Led
ger. is distinctly opposed to any con
templated house cleaning.
Now that the spring cleaninc sea s.
son is here. IL will not be ont OF
place I'm intimating To the boss OF
the ranch that in order to make a
complete job she must not overload,
the back yard. See that the fences
and outhouses are whitewashed and
All the rubbish, tin cans aud ash piles
removed; in fact pay as much M.
tention TO your premises ms Won do
to the cleaning up OF your house "
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28
THE ONLY WAY.

The tarin question will never down
nhul 1t Is settled by the American
people instead Of as now. for tho
dement, OF trusts and corporations II
was President Garfield. who was ,
'arin reformer. that said: "IrnsettIaa
questions have no pity for the re-
'ose Oh nations. and if he were alive
today he would doubtless add "o,.
Tor those Republicans who for sol
hSh and sordid reasons are stond-not-
ters. Clarksburg News
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28
ROOSEELT AND BRYAN.

The conservatives" seem TO have
sunk out of sight. The opposing
forces now lead by Roosevelt and
Bryan. and Roosevelt leads the rad
ical wing of thought And Bryan
Is the hope of those who once con
tributed freely to save the nation
from his heresies.-Florida Times
Union
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28

Tho Republican party is today
badly divided On every proposition
but one, and that is the absolute ne.
cessity of heing continued In power. "
says the Washington Post
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28

John u. Rockefeller might square
himself with the American people
just now and for all time if he would
contribute, say, fifty million dollars
toward the rejuvenatlon OF San Fran
cisco Hamilton, Ohio, Sun
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28

There was young lady of Dorking.
Who had always six holes In her
stocking.
When she mended the FIRST
a seventh one burst.
SO she'd always six holes In her
stocking, t.4.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-28

When Buster" Depew said Damn
the newspapers. he relieved his Pas
mind OF an awful Load Exchange.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
BONDS

BONDS
Of The
STATE OF NEW YORK
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT
EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

There was fair amount of activity in the mar
ket for outside securities but in cases at the
expense OF values. Price movements were irregu-
lsr. but after the first hour generally steadier
tone developed The nlining stocks continued the
feature under the lead of Nipissing. The latter
broke rather sharply at the opening, on selling by
prominent Stock Exchange house, which was
helped by traders and after declining points raj
lied slightly United ruled strong. bat likewise
.oxaa off CSlmberland-EIy and Nevada Consoli-
dated were slightly hrmer. King Edward was
active within narrow limits. Standard OH was
decidedly stronger at an Improvement Of nearly 10
points Mackay common was strong ColuInpus
Rocking Coal and Iron was quiet but steady. Chi
ceoo subway was down a point American Can
stocks were steady. In bonds Allis-Chalmers 5s
Were strong.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
ACTIVE CURB STOCKS.

INDUST RIAL.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

4 DvERTIsEMENTs AND SUBSCRIPTIONS for Tho
"a Tribune received at their Uptown once No. 1884
Broadway, between 36th and 31th until O'clock
Advertisements received at the following branch
Offices regular oce rates until o'clock D. M viz
254 ave. 23d ave. 18th
East st: 257 West 42d St between 7th and
bth ayes. .C3 west l25th st; 1888 Sd bet
5eh and 77th sts 1920 81 ave- near eist ct 17o8 fst
ave; go Sd ave. near 5lst ct; 504 80 ave. 20
BIseCker
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
Public Notices

PRESIDENT and an officer OF Long island na,no.A
sb one OF The eorporations petitioners IN ths
true to the knowledge this deponenf eSosns Is
formation belief and tha, as 70 tbsss on n
IS no, no be ags ,se m That & the Why
depoBe5 ee s. y nat grounds of
stated his knowledge are inpes,ts.rso sos
%hieh dsponen; has caused to 30 concern.ns a.
Of the corporation petitioner in this action ~ s"osr
Sworn to before this sd day Of july. f,oS
WILLIAM ]. HAwsoS
Ca-,,.o, Notary Public. Kings ceaneH
state OF Nsw York, County Of Kings. ss:
he Vice and an ocsS of ts Nss,s net ns
~ company one OF the corporations pstons,S
te12 t9n 10 true to the knowledge OF this depSSsn s
information and bss 'seFe.n & stated to be ALLEGED
yer;sc.tI y TO be true That the Why shs
the petitioner corporation That the <roun4s =
stated 4pob Seer b as to an matters IN said no:
whisn deponent has caused concsrnins III
by dePonent couTse OF his .e s aoSsrss sss
ol 'ne corporation petitioner IN this action.
Sworn to before this zsth day Of 1gna 1sos.
A.. -. Notary Public. Kings County y =.
aat. NC the Following resolutions were thsrsspe,
WHEREAS. The foregoing petition from IN. Lon.
Electric Railroad Company. and the Nassau Eiso,re
to the Board Of Esats 1 an lsOS Ta5 95:'.asss
mSeti9g held September IA. 1905.
Friday the th day of os H Iso tat, .
Hall BoPousS 6 an m aSq the ii .rn in ana ts' &
eres ann ana Wnefs ,,o such petition s5a be Hrst
Stzens shall be entitled to appear and be hsard and
49, 5EsoLXED. That tn. Secretary 4. directed TO ssuss
a. stch pe'.0n and these resolutions be published toe
II m. he City sr New York. to % designated 81 sns
Record Immediately Prior 70 '1 s9oS aay dats N o ,sSs
he mhearns hs expense Of such publication 70 bs SosnS
New York November .. 1905 '+''s'A"'
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
One Million Dollars In Bonds

to be issued by ths people OF the STATE ss NV
York. IN either registered coupon form ss
ths option OF the purchaser. bearing interest
At the rate OF three per cent per Annum nom
December 1. 1906. payable .smt-annpaIy On
the frst days OF Juns and Dseenhar q each
year and ths principal payable ths drse
day OF December IN the year ie5a Prtnaapaa
and interest payable IN gold coin OF the Unissd
States OF Amsrica. OF tbs present standard Of
weight and ansnsss. at the Bank of the Man
haitian Company. in the city Of New YorA
Coupon bond, win be issued In the dsnomfna-
don Of One Thousand Dollars and rsgisssssd
bonds In denominations OF ons Thousand and
Tsn Thousand Dollars.
sinking fund Is sstahlIsned ey ssw %, tns
sxtinsuishulent OF ths indebtedness created by
the sale OF the Aforesaid eonds and tur The
payment Of the intsrss, rhsrsoR a. the same
become dus.
Ths Bonds are exempt from taxation.
No proposal win be accepted for Lass than
the par value OF ths bond. nor unless accom-
panied BY deposit OF money OF by a certified
check or bank draft upon a bank or trust com
psny Of tho city ot Albany or New York. Day
able to ths order OF the Comptrolsr ok the
State Of New York. for at least two psr cant
OF the par valus OF the bonds bid for
All proposals. together with tho security d.
posirs. must be sealed and indorsed Loan for
Highway Improvement and tnclosed In a
scaled envelope directed to tbs "ComStroilsr OF
ths State OF New York. Albany"
The successful bidder bidders win b, re
CURED 70 pay for the bonds. On ths aooaptance
of the proposal. By deposit In tho bank os shs
Manhattan Company IN the City Of Nav York
to tho credit of Treasurer of the State OF New
York on account OF ths Highway improvement
Fund" OF thu amount OF the award tossthsr
with premium and accrued interest from De-
cer1ber L 1906. lass the arnOun. of shs a~posIt
OF such successful bidder or oiddsrN which
will be applied toward the payment for ths
bonds. All other deposits will be returned BY
mail 10 the respective bidders within thru aaxs
AFTER tbs bonds have bean awarded unles. Sir-
ferent instructions 70 ths oomptroIlsr a. u tas
return OF the deposit duly given
The oomptroller reserves tho rixns - r.tec.
any or all bids which not IN his artn.on
advantageous 20 the interests OF tbs stasa
WILLIAM c. WILSON
CunIosrensr
stats ComptruIisr's once,
Albany. ~. =.
November ST. 1905
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

Notice iS hsrehy given that pursrsna - the
provisions OF chapter 400 OF ths iAvs e iece.
sealed proposals will be received ~ yns ofios
Of the state comptroller. IN ths city Of Afhany
until Wednesday. December II 1904. a twelve
o'clock. noon. OF that day. for ths pzrshass
In whole or In part OF
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED BIDS WILL BE EECEIvED a. tss src.S- I'd
way New York. until D. M Iuesday Deosmoer = isos
for tbs os portions Of the Catskiu Aaus-
i,ys IN the towns OF Cortland and Yorktown Weachss-
tsy courtv ana Phillpstown Putnam County New YORK
above place and hour the bids VIII es puoAicY
ooensd and read award OF the contract, awarded
WIN be made thereafter praeticaoe- The
principal the snSinsers ssuas or The vo1 ~
follows:
Excavation cut. IoolOco cubic yAfdo
Renil and sci 900 cubic ysrds
for surface dressing $4,000 ya<ds
Concrete masonry for aqueduct In
open observation-disclosures. 21f 900 cubic yards
Excavation l6I 900 cubic ya<ds
tunnel $4,000 cubic Yard
Portland cement $40. 90 barrels
Steel reinforcing 100000
Stone walls. 1900 unsar
Fences and guard rails. 60G>0 linear fsSe
required faithful performance OF
tract hundred thousand dollars (S5000o0). Ne
wi received accompanied either q
check naconsi or state bank IN the City oc
money to the Of seyenty-hvs thousand dollars
$4,000 TiEe allowed for the completion OF the
ater signing OF contract Pamphlets contain
ing further information for bidders proposal
forms and bond specifications and drawings
be obtained he Office or the board application
person BY mall
J.. EDWARD SIMMONS
President
CHAS NJ CHADWICK
CHAS A. SHAW.
J. WALDO SMITH. THOS HAssETf
Chief Engineer Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
BOSTON CURB MARKET.

''e- oy : Thomas Reinhardt no. l5 Wall stree,
'e" YORK and No 10 Exchange Place. Bostopl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
GOING ABROAD FOR STUDY.
Miss Nelma sharp Leaves Tomorrow for
Vienna to Enter Conservatory
of Music.

Tomorrow Miss Velma Sharp will
leave for New York in company with
her father and on Saturday will sail for
Europe on the Red Star liner "Vader
land" She will meet Prof George b.
Randels and wife in New York and will
travel with them as far as Antwerp.
The trip on the ocean will occupy a
bout ten days.
From Antwerp, Miss Sharp will go to
Cologne and after spending a few days
there, will journey up the Rhine to Bic
brick, proceeding thence to WiesDaden.
After spending few days at that place,
she will go directly to Vienna. Many
of the places that Miss Sharp will visit
are famous for their beauty or historical
associations. The route she has selected
is one one Of the most popular of
European travel.
Miss Sharp expects to spend several
years studying music under Leschet-
iszky. On completing her course, she
will make her debut as a concert player
at public recital Miss Sharp's many
friends wish her pleasant journey and
the utmost success in her work
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
COUNCIL MEETING.
City Fathers Help to Secure Free Mali De
livery by Voting to Number Houses.

City Fathers Help to secure Free Mail De-
livery by Voting to Number Houses.
At NEE ing of the council held last
night, T. 5. Benham q Bro, of Petos-
key. were awarded the contract for set
ting up street signs, numbering the
houses and making new map of the city.
According to the terms of the contract,
Benham q Bro. will receive 81 each for
providing and placing the street signs,
and the houses will be numbered at the
rate of 90 cents each. The total cost of
the undertaking, after making certain
discounts provided for in the agreement,
will be between 800 and $500. The
committee on streets and the mayor, TO
whom the matter of remaining some
of the streets was referred, have not
yet rendered report. 1t is expected
that all the arrangements for carrying
out the work will be completed within a
few weeks. Aside from taking up the
matter of naming the streets, number
ing the houses and voting for the con-
struction of breakwater at the dam,
the council followed the usual program
of routine business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.

This "wednesday morning 1000 or
more people took advantage Of the ex.
cursion rates offered by the Ann Arbor
Railroad to spend the day in Frankfort
The first section Of ten cars was loaded
at this station, seats, platforms and
aisles being filled The train left the
Union Station at GAO and scores of
people with tickets were left for the
second section which with ten coaches
went through Alma about ten minutes
later, with every available bit of room
in all coaches occupied This section
went through Alma without stopping.
Ten minutes later the third section APP
peared, loaded to the platforms. This
section was followed by the regular
train, which left here at 1889. taking up
the balance of the excursionists and
honoring the LOO tickets to Frankfort.
The people from the country surround
ing Alma, commenced to arrive as early
as 100 a. m, and private barns were
soon filed with teams for the day, while
the feed barns of Messrs. Sweet and
Minnick Accommodated over 100 rigs.
The day is beautiful one and the excur-
sion the largest ever pulled out of Ora
tiot county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
BOARD OF TRADE.

The Board of Trade are hustling for
new industries for this one of the
brightest cities in Central Michigan
Through their influence and work it is
now expected that the building, known
as the old wooden mill, will soon be
filled with machinery used in the manu-
featuring of novelties. The deal has so
far progressed that we hope 20 give our
readers particulars of the new industry
next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
Henderson Shaver went fishing up to
Half Moon Lake, Tuesday night.

Henderson Shaver went fishing up to
Half Moon Lake, Tuesday night.
Hon A. b. Darragh, of st, Louis, was
an Alma visitor Tuesday of this week.
G.. w. Gray, wife and son, of Grand
Rapids. who for the past two weeks have
been the guests of G. f. Brown and
family, returned to their home Sunday.
Mrs. Letta Stebbius, Of Reading,
Mich, and Mrs. Dess Gates, of Battle
Greek, are spending a couple of weeks at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Wheaton.
For solid comfort to the smoker, try
Black and White or Cuba Roma, the
best straight &c cigar in town. Cut this
ont and take it to Stanard's Central
Drug Store; it will pay for one. ll2Stf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25

Ask about Jickey at STANDARDS Cen
trail Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
DEATH OF MRS. SlCKLES.
An Early settlers of Hamilton Township
Prominent in Religious Work.

IbiiAlHeht IN iNttlsipN W ORR
At an early hour Saturday morning,
Mrs. Isabel Sickles, a pioneer resident
of Gratiot County, passed away at home
at Sickles, Hamilton township She
had been in failing health for some time
and her death was not unexpected
Mrs. Sickles was closely identified
with the history of Hamilton township.
Settling there with her husband over 40
years ago, she livod continuously. except
for a short period, on the same farm
where she and Mr.. Sickles first located.
Isabel B. Kingsley was born in Orleans
County, n. Y. March, IL. 1928. She
removed with her parents to Wayne
County, Mich. in 1887 and resided there
until her marriage to William Sickles in
November, 1876. The couple settled
near Worthwhile, where both taught
school for several years. In 1856, Mr..
Sickles and his wife came to Clinton
county, locating near Elsie. Mr.. Sickles
founded the town of Elsie and named it.
During the Civil War, Mr.. Sickles was
chosen register of deeds of Clinton
counly and while holding that position,
he enlisted in the army. His wife took
up his duties when he went to the front,
showing marked ability in her conduct
of the office.
Mr. and Mrs Sickles left Clinton
county in 1878, moving to Hamilton
township and taking up a section of gov
eminent land. Soon after this, Mr..
Sickles was appointed to a position in
the post Office department in Washing
ton and his wife managed the farm very
successfully for several years while Mr..
Sickles was in the government service.
Mrs. Sickles was member of the
Methodist Church for over 60 years and
was active in various lines of religious
work. She was a steward at the time of
her death.
The deceased is survived by three
childred, Dennis X. Sickles, Clerk of
Probate Court, Seattle, Wash. William
G. Sickles, of Maple Rapids; Mrs Annie
s. Winion, of Ithaca. All were present
at the time of her death. She also left
five grandchildren, and three sisters and
a brother are living.
The funeral was held Monday at
Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
$500 ROUND TRIP 800
UPPER PENINSULA
AND
NORTHERN WISCONSIN


August 2lst and 22nd the Ann Arbor
r. r. will give its annual Excursion to
Menominee and Manistique, Mich, and
Kewaunee and Manitowoc, Wis. Tick
cts good for return until Sept. Sth will
be sold from all stations between Toledo
and Thompsonville at $500 for the round
trip, except that for children over five
and under twelve years of age, the rate
will be $3.50
This excursion will include two hun
dred mile boat ride on Lake Michigan on
one of the largest steamers on the lakes
and will prove in every way most en-
joyable outing For time of trains, etc.
call on nearest Ann Arbor II. r. Agent
or write,
j. j. KIRBY,
General Passenger Agent,
Toledo, Ohio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
EXCURSION TO

MUSKOKA WHARF, ONTARIO.
On Thursday, August 23rd, the Ann
Arbor r. r. will sell excursion tickets to
Muskoka Wharf, Ont, and return in
connection with Grand Trunk Annual
Exc ursion to that point.
The fare from Alma will be $500 for
round trip, good to return Sept. Bird.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-25
CIRCUS EXCURSION TO owosso

Account of Ringing Bros. Shows.
For this occasion the Ann Arbor r. h.
return on Monday, August 18th. Train
will pass Alma at ;54 a. m. returning
cave Owosso at 5:5i p. m. Rate 81. 10
for the round trip.