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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08
Public Opinion
A DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.


There is much discussion among
democrats as to WHAT should be en-
phasized in the next national plat
form. There are certain things that
have always belonged 10 all demo-
cratic declarations. ANA upon which
all democrats agree Dating from
1896. however, there have been one
or more planks I'm the party platform
every presidential year upon which
individuals of the party dimered widr
ly and so widely that there could'
be no hope of success. a; this time
none of these mootcd questions are
before the people. nor are they likely
TO hold any place OF prominence per-
haps for years. But today perhaps as
never before there Is clear call for
democrts 10 lay aside pc'ty squad
bling about the silver question.
which is dead and gone. and about
government ownership winch s. only
a mere possibility OF the dim future.
The call is back to the Democracy
Of Jefferson ard Jackson, the great
questions are the rights oc Tho states
against the tendency TO ccntralize
government, and a struggle for tariff
for revenue, as against the SO call
ed protective tariff" Any man who
cannot fight under the banner that
bears these two mottos cannot call
himself a democrat We have be
lieved all along that the PROTECTIVE
tarif. carried to excess. has built
mp the giant monopolies which the
best men of both parties are now
fighting. We believe. too. that tho
greater the tendency toward centrali-
zation becomes. the easier it becomes
for the trusts to rule the land. The
most effective work against the stan
dard Oil and it's kindred lawbreak-
ers has been done by the people
represented by their states. Again it
is coming to be recognized oven by
the most rabid republicans that our
present tariff must be lowered. If
American trusts are selling their pro-
tected products in all parts of the
world at prices far lower than con
sumors at home have to pay-and
this is an undisputed fact-it is very
evident that the aforesaid trusts no
longer need projections" Let demo
Gratis come back TO these fuudamen-
tai issues. ana government owner
ship and the resi- will take care of
themselvcs.---Tho Williamson Enter
prise
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08

These include the control and regula-
lion OF all public utilities and all
property charged with a public use
and trust, and IL courageously APP
piled they will be found equal TO
every emergency which can confront
as as a people. Instead. therefore.
of turning TO new and foreign dog
mas. let ms lift mp the old banner.
and declare old-fashioued truths.
These truths are al the very root
and foundation OF free institutions.
and through them alone can the gov
eminent which the fathers conceived
bc preserved aud maintained. and
the future OF the Democratic party
bee assured
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08

high shoes for outing have been
adopted by The fashionable class. and
are even more readily cleaned than
canvass. The diamond tin" STAMPS
shoe as belonging exclusively 10
TINS season.
PARASOIS.
with myriads of parasols to choose
from, fashion has settled upon the
green parasol as her prime favorite
for this summer. For general use
OF course. as there is nothing really
handsome about the green parasol
Embroidered linen still holds the
first position. and lace let in and
embroidered IN white silk. add to
its beauty and cost Combinations
Of lace and appliques. jabots OF
frilled chiffon over each rib with
lace centres. or rich hand-embroidery
on silk are among the elegant para
soils brought out by afternoon drives.
to say nothing of point, duchesse or
Chantilly lace covers.
AFTERNOON DRESSES.
Many foulard silks are seen on
verandas, in Congress Park or the
main STREETS. some made in jumper
styles, others in the skirt and small
blouse. Lingerie dresses in princess
lyle are so numerous and varied that
TO describe them would be an end
less task. Princess dresses in blue.
pink or white silk. trimmed with
lace, and worn by the really young
are among the sweetest and prettiest
costumes seen here. Nets also are
very charming, some trimmed by
puns of colored satin on skirts,
waists and sleeves. and others are
embroidered in colors with contrast
ing colored silk beneath.
LARGE SAILOR HATS.
Are in great favor here, both for
morning or afternoon, with large
bows of ribbon or hemmed taffeta
silk at the front A peculiar hat
has immense bows Of white Brussels
net, the edges finished by straw braid
and at the centre of the bow is a
cluster OF small flowers.
VERONA CLARKE.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08

There is but one Saratoga-one
place only which presents such yari-
ed attractions. The medicinal wa
ters the beautiful trees and walks.
the fine hotels, the incoming and out
going lido OF travel, a never-failing
source of amusement. the delightful
morning and evening concerts on no.
tel verandas, and above all, when
one has jewels and elegant gowns.
Saratoga is the field for display. Ho-
tel and clearinghouse piazzas look
like flower beds in fun bloom. so
great is the variety of this seasons
color, at the same time modified bv
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08

OF opposition led by Friner. the vic
tim OF corporate carelessn. OF
worse. n was Fuuor who told the
surprised McCrea [at no amount OF
argument OF money could stop the
assembly from passing The bin. and
thus give him. am humble farmer a
proper revenge for the Joss of his
fruit The bin passed i'm hurry
and Fruor was satiYncd
That was the beginning of two
cont faro bills which wore soon be-
ing passed i'm many other States.
ANA Frucr feels not only rcycuccd
hur somewhat famous.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08

At a special meeting or the Coun-
ell or the Town of Princeton held
pursuant to the call of the Mayor. at
his Office on the End day or July
Tuesday, 1907, there were present
Hugh G.. Woods, Mayor, a. w. Rey-
nolds. Recorder, and L. H. Perkins
and Ben w. Bird, Councilmen:
The following estimates were made
for the purpose of the levy Of 1907,
and ordefed to be published as
provided by law:
For salaries of officers, 10000
For streets, roads. bridges
and sidewalks, 1880
For witness fees, $500
For contingent fund 10000
A true copy from the records at
test.
A. w. REYNOLDS,
Recorder
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08

afternoon or evening, and either the
sandal slipper or the tie is equally
stylish. Bronze footwear is Just
the thing with any toilet. except
one for a bali or some other cere-
monious occasion. upon which satin
slippers with hand embroidery and
a Rhinestone buckle or chiffon ros-
cite are indispensable. White, wash
able calf-skin combined with tan. i'm
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08
.he still existing fad" for white
FOR THE EARLY MORNINc
HOURS:

PERSONS of correct and refined
taste, usually dress plainly at break
Iast TIME although later in the dav.
they may astonish onlookers nv tbair
elegant toilettes. Linen tailored
waists make quite a showing. and
some have decidedly military air.
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: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
: Saratoga Fashions :
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BREAKFAST DRESSES: HATS:
SHOES: CANVAS, BRONZE, TAN
AND PATENT LEATHER: ADJ
VENT OF THE GREEN PARA
SOL: WHITE EMBROIDERED
LINEN: AFTERNOON DRESSES:
LARGE SAILOR HATS.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08
10 DAYS SACRIFICE SALE
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sale ounew stock Of orsabo which
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-08

with straps across the front finished
by pearl buttons, a tuck and narrow
bretelle crossing the shoulders.
White Marie .Antoinette waists.
white figured percale and cross-bar-
red batiste waists are all fashionable
with the never-to- be-displaced black
skirts. Lingerie hats. which blythe
way have taken on a more elaborate
air than at the beginning OF the
season. are worn with any morning
dress, and stitched linen with large
white pompon, is also patronized.
but seekers after novelties sport the
Panama hat. trimmed by a simple.
fringd scarf.
SHOES.
The tripod canvas shoe with aav
bow on the instep. although one of
last seasons fayorites, reappears for
morning and tan or white canvas
wer9 never more popular. Black
patent leather is best adapted for
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

This oath was duly made and at
tested before an authorized official.
The offense of swearing falsely to a
property list, while really perjury,
was made separate offense by act
of the House of Burgesses. Thus it
was that Washington was criminally
charged, not with perjury, but with
not entering certain property"
In short, the greatest of Americans
was believed on judicial inquiry and
examination by II substantial men
of his county, to be guilty of what is
today termed 'tax-dodging."
Yet he was in good company. The
William Fairfax presented with him
was nephew of the great Lord Fair
fax, whose possessions would have
easily blanketed half a dozen German
municipalities and the George Mason
caught in this judicial drag net was
afterward the author of the celebra-
ted Bill of Rights and the bosom friend
of Thomas Jefferson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06
MILLIONS OF ACRES TO
BE GIVEN TO SETTLERS
Uncle Sam To Distribute
Lands.
ALLOTMENT TO BEGIN TOMORROW
When Large Areas of Grazing Lands
in South DakOta-.-Other Large
Tracks to Be Opened at
Later Date.
ALLOTMENT TO BEGIN TOMORROW

WASHINGTON October 5,-(Spec-
iaD Beginning Monday and contin-
uing through the week, registration
will take place at the government
land office in Pierre, S. D., for public
lands in the Lower Brule Indian re-
servation, containing $3.50 acres of
farming and grazing lands in South
Dakota The distribution will take
place by lottery, and entries will be
made October 20 and December 20.
Each applicant is required to appear
at the Pierre land office in person and
make affidavit that he is entitled to
take public land under the provisions
of the homestead law.
Those successful in drawing a
farm must pay the government the
apprised value of the land, in annual
installments. The value is placed at
from $125 to $4 an acre.
This is the first reservation Of a
total of nearly 100000 acres of
government lands to be opened to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06
by Cooke, Townsend Dade, Sybill

by Cooke, Townsend Dade, Sybill
West, Garrard Alexander, Jemima
Minor, William Ramsey, Benjamin
Grayson, George Mason, John Plum
mer, Daniel McCarty and Abraham
Barnes for (not) entering their wheel
ed carriages agreeably to law, as
appears to us by the list delivered to
the Clerk of the County"
The word present" as used in
this report carried in those days only
a slightly different meaning from that
of the word "indict' difference large
ly technical.
"The old laws of the Colony Of
Virginia" today said Walter T. Oil
yer, of the Virginia Legislature and a
prominent lawyer of Fairfax provided
for criminal proceedings in two
ways; by indictment or presentment.
In case of Indictment the Kings
counsel initiated the prosecution,
bringing the facts before the Grand
Jury, who then reported an indict-
ment to the court, in case of present
ment, however, the Grand Jurors pro-
ceeded on their own initiative with
out the assistance or intervention of
the counsel
They sumoned witnesses and, if to
the minds of the twelve, the facts
showed the suspected person guilty
of a crime, the case was presented"
to the Court, whereupon proper writs
of apprehension were issued for the
accused and the Kings counsel or
dered to prosecute the case. So that,
so far as the legal significance Of
the word means a grave criminal
charge of an authorized jury, present
has, in this instance, the same force
as indict
Further" said Mr. Oliver, that
an owners a failure to enter any
property should have been dealt with
as a crime rests upon the meaning of
the word enter in the formal pres
eminent. Under Colonial law as
owner, unless he was willing to per-
NIT the county official to make a
schedule of his taxable property, made
out a list of it himself To protect
the public revenues against fraud
the law provided that, subjoined to
the list of property, should be the
following oath, taken by the owner:
"I , do solemnly swear that
the property entered in the foregoing
list is all, both real and personal,
subject to taxation of which / am
seized and possessed in the county
of -, in theColony of Virginia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06
GEORGE WAS ALSO A
VERY ABLE LIAR
Twelve Good Men Found
Tim a Tax DOdger.
BACK IN COLONIAL VIRGINIA DAYS
Old Court Records Show That The
Father of This Country Was Also
The Father of the InnumerabIe
Host Who Make False For
Taxation.
BACK IN COLONIAL VIRGINIA DAYS

WASHINGTON. October 5.--Docu-
mentary evidence has been discovered
in Fairfax County, Va, to prove that
George Washington was not always
regarded by his neighbors as a model
of veracity. At the May term of the
Fairfax County Court in 1850 he was
publicly presented by the Grand Jury
for swearing to false list of his tax
able property
In other words II citizens of his
home county officially branded him
as a liar and a taX-dodger.
The discovery of this record was
made by Captain S. r. Donahue, edi-
tor of the Fairfax Herald While
seeking data for a history of the
county, which he is engaged in writ
ing, Capt. Donahue had occasion to
examine the ancient records of the
court, and there he unearthed, day
or two ago, startling proof of the fact
than in 1850 criminal proceedings
were Instituted against Washington
for not entering his property for tax
alton agreeably to law, an offense
which involved the making of a false
oath.
On page 463 a volume entitled Lii
Der A." the minute book of the court,
Captain Donahue found the report of
the Grand Jury of Fairfax county,
Colony Of Virginia, rendered to the
Court on May 2, 1860, and in it, in
company with presentments for thiev-
cry and indictments for landing Qua
kers, was the following:
I'VE present George William Fair
fax, George Washington, John Carlyle,
Daniel French, Robert Bogges, Gates
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

settlement during the coming year.
This great acreage is divided between
the states of South Dakota, Idaho,
Montana and Washington, and will
provide homesteads for nearly 35,-
900 settlers. All of the tracts will
be opened by the lottery system.
In addition to the Lower Brule
opened today, the reservations, with
their acreage include the follow
ing:
Yakima, Washington, 1,145,O0O
acres; Colville, Washington, 100000
acres; Flathead, Montana, 100000
acres, Blackfeet, Idaho, 100000 acres;
Cour d Aloha, Idaho, 100000 acres;
Lomhi, Idaho, $4,000 acres, and Rose
bud, South Dakota, $4,000 acres.
All of those lands will be divided
into tracts, except in the irrigation
districts, where the homesteads will
be limited to 40 acres each. The
largest reservation, at Yakima, Wash
ington, consisting of 1,145,0OO acres,
will be disposed of under the homes
ted, mineral and irrigation acts.
About 100000 acres will be included
in the irrigation project now being
constructed by the government, and
this will be disposed of in 40 acre
plats. The settlers may pay the
government the amount of money eX-
pended in building the irrigation
plant, although the payments will be
spread over a period of ten years.
This will make the land cost the home
seekers about $50 an acre.
The irrigated lands are used chief
ly for sugar beet and alfalfa culture
and are likely to be immensely pro-
ftable at the price charged. Several
months more will be required to
complete the Indian allotment work
in the big Rosebud reservation in
South Dakota
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06
HUNDREDS TURNED
FROM COLLEGE
Tech is Crowded Beyond Its
Capacity.

ATLANTA, Oct. 5.-(SpeciaD Lack
of dormitory room has caused the
Georgia School of Technology to
turn more than 100 students away
from its doors. Efforts will be made
at the next session of the legislature
to remedy the present cramped dor
mitory provisions so that no student
in the State may be deprived of the
privilege of attending this excellent
institution, whose graduates are Gag
erly sought by manufacturing and
engineering concerns all over the
country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06
Hard Times in Kansas.

The old days of grasshoppers and
drouth are almost forgotten in the
prosperous Kansas of today; although
a citizen of Codell, Earl Shamburg,
has not yet forgotten a hard time he
encountered. He says: 81 was worn
out and discouraged by coughing night
and day, and could find no relief till
I tried Dr. Kings New Discovery.
1t took less than one bottle to com
pletely cure me" CThe safest and
most reliable cough and cold cure and
lung and throat healer ever discover
ed, Guaranteed by Eldridge Drug
Co. limo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

Be sure and call at our store one
day this week. hefield-Huntingto
Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06
WHY SCHWAB'S SIS SUITS ARE BETTER.


Schwabs SIS Special
of
% of
success h frs special
II caand sine
ds find
sms nat muhh ghep
seme to kHe--u erhad
more popular eadnn ourso
w. u. BAILEY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-17
Mr.. UrYan.

With William Jennings Bryan as the
chlei attraction, the democracy Of Brook
Ign last night, In observance Of the an.
niversary Of the birth Of Thomas Jefisr-
son, engaged 10 sn enthusiastic demo
cratic reunion and demonstration. The
function was the annual dinner OF the
Brooklyn Democratic Club.
Mr.. Bryan was given splendid re-
ception. and delivered characteristic
discourse, taking for bis su' ject ''Thomaa
Jefferson"
Bryan's boom for the presidency wa'
given impetus when Edward NJ. Shepard
declared in the name of the club the
hope that the NebyaSksu would lead thu
party In 1908.
George Fred Williams declared mere
Government regulation of railroads I'm
possible and inexpedient.
Former Governor Tyler Of Virgins
said, the people Of the South are pract;
ically united for Bryan, and that th'
mention of bis name Is as potent II
flashing a magic spell OF enthusiasm o.
it was In 1896. He believed that mill
ions Of American voters would never for
sake the banner of Dir. Bryan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-17
Royal ArcanuIn

About 100 officers and delegates from
all parts OF Virginia are 10 Danvills in
after dance upon the tweDty-tif.h sessior
of the Grand Council, Royal Arcsnuu
of Virginia, which convened there yes
terdsy afternoon.
TIE opening session was called to or
der by Grand Regent William Bickers,
of Richmond. The address Of welcome
TO the visiting delegates was delivered
By Rev. ]. Cleveland Hall. The ad
dress of Mr.. Hall was responded to by
the grand regent.
The business transacted al the session
Yesterday afternoon was merely OF
routine nature. Last night The organi
eaton was perfected by the elsttion o
the following oficer; W. NJ. Bickers,
Of Ricbmord. past grand regent; Howard
G.. Avery, Of NJroas, grand regent
James McCreedy, of Roanoke, grand
vice regent; James B. Blanks, Of Peters
burg, grand secretary; a. d. Bott'. 9
Fredericksburg. grand treasurer; w. T
Dabney, of Richmond, grand orator; b
K. Field, of Alexandra, grand chsp'aiu
Minetree Folks, of Richmond, graDc
guide: R. G. Stem, Of Richmond, graIt
warden; 8. II. Ayres, Of Hampton
grand sentry.
Harry Kemp, of Richmond, grant
sentry for The past year. declined nom:
nation az grand warden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-17
Opening of
Summer Furniture
For the Cottage, Porch and Lawn

The days for The spring cleaning AL re, o.
waiting have arrived.
Carpets and rugs must come up aud be re-
placed with parqutry floors or fragrant
mating. Heavy curtIins and htngings
mast give way to airy Swiss musins and
madras. Upholstered furniture mus, be
s.ored for the summer, and in It's place rat.
TIN, birch and hickory furniture must be
used.
On the Sixth door you will find a choice col
lection of summer furniture, gathered with
taste and discrimination from everywhere.
The styles run the whole 'gamui, from the
present-d9 furniture back through the cen
turtles to the day Of the FIST settlers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-17
Agricultural Board Meets.

The first meeting of the State board
of agriculture WAS held 10 Richmond
yesterday, the three appolntees of Gov
Swanson taking their places. W. W.
Pater was again chosen president. The
executive committee is as follows: Q.
W. Heater, W. II. EggboIu, A. Il.
Scott, A. o. Mauck, and ]. Fl. Beverly,
The State lest farm at Sake was dis
cussed BY Or. T. W. Magruder, but nc
action Was taken. Il. @ Marshall u
now superintendent Of the farm. Th,
following committee we're named: lon
migration, J. Fl. G.. Beverley, A. r
Scott, and ]. W. Churchman; test farm
j. N. Barker, T. J. Aryin, B. d,
Adams, and G.. W. Koiper; farmer
institute, ]. H. @. Beverly aud A. R
Scott; Norfolk experimental station, G
W. Heater, W. Fl. EgeborD, o. A
Msuck, and J. H. Beverly; tag conn:
Ing, a.. r Scott and W. H. Eggborn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-17
Counter ChaPges,

I,ste yesterday evening II young man
named /. D Moore, Of Richmond, but who
rArsntly lived in Fairfax county, tele'
oned to the station house that a young
man named Mary Kane, living with
fsmils on King street, had stolen
Tat hve-dolar bills from him. Lieu
liant Smith arrested the woman, and
Or the man 10 whose house the &C
sed lives sgore out warrant against
GORE charging him With having COM
ltted a criminal assault on the defend
{. The case was examined In the
,lics Court last night, when Moore
InGed that he hsd known the womad
r the past six months and had been in
rcolnpauy onAlfred street ons previous
ession thai he met her s1aDdiug at the
10 Of Der home about 4:90 o'clock yes
rdsy evening and upon her Invitation
ltered the house with her; that he gave
s$2, and later missing $40 he returned
Id demanded that aha return the
loney. Tue young woman denied hag-
" the money and her arrest followed.
Nhe woman in her statement said that
she was sitting In the front room OF her
hons when Moore entered, that he
locked the door, seized her snd pulled
her upstairs into her recon; that sns
never saw the man befnre in her life,
that abe screamed and endeavored to
extricsie hSrself from him, but that ne
pat one OF bis hands over her mouth,
and that her assailant subsequently ieil
the house. Justice CaIon dismissed
both charges. there being no evidence to
substautiate the allegations Of either the
woman or the man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-17
Personal.

Col /. &. Brown, general agent OF
the Son,hern Railway, is i'll with elooa
poisoning at his apartments in the 5ter-
ling, in Washington. He has been Ill a
week. and bis condition occasions alarm
to biz family and his associates IN the
railway service.
Mr.. II. NJ. Fitzbugh. Of Fsirfax Court
house, employed in the assessors ONCE
at the District building, In Washington
who has many friends in this city, was
stricken with paralysis yesterday morn
ing while at work at his desk. His en-
tire left side was parslyzed, He was
taken to his home in Washington by
Mr. J. W. Daniel, q fellow-clerk.