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Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-09-12
SHALL PARTY OR PRINCIPLE
RULE?

In this section Of the country there
Is in politics no more picturesque and
interesting figure than Tom Watson.
When HoKe Smith was elected Gov
ernor Of Georgia it was said that
Tom Watson elected him. In Missis-
sippi Tom Watson supported Varda-
man for the senate against John
Sharpe Williams. Williams won,
though the contest was sharp. The
power Of Watson is admitted by Wn-
hams, who claims that between fifteen
and twenty thousand votes IN MlSsis-
sippi were directly influenced by
Watson against him in favor of Var
daman. Though Watson is the best
Democrat Of them all, there is dis
tinct inclination among editors and
other public men to sneer at Watson.
The correctness Of the principles he
stands for is not confessed, his in
fluenee is discounted and he is be-
Titled at every turn, but all of this
fails to Tease the Georgia Cracker,
and when it comes to q showdown he
doesn't fail to demonstrate that liv-
ing principles are more lasting than
hollow misrepresentation.
The cheap references made TO Wat
son by demagogic detractors lay to
him the charge Of attempting to
wreck the Democratic party. That
such appeals have weight cannot be
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-09-12
BELLTGERENT BISHOPS.

Have not the bishop of London
and other occupants o fthe Episco-
pal bench forgotten their Prayer
Bookq Notwithstanding the promise
made on behalf Of the Church Of
England by the Archbishop of Can
terbury to the effect that he would
facilitate the smooth working of the
deceased wife's sister bill if it be-
came law, DR.. Ingram and other
bishops have forbidden their clergy
to oficiate at any such marriage as
the new law authorizes.
These rebellious prelates should
look up their catechism, and espe-
cially that section which defines a
mans duty to his neighbor. One
part Of that definition runs: "To
honor and obey the king, and all
that are put in authority under him. "
Now, King Edward has given his as
sent to the new marriage bill and
has accorded it his special approval,
and if the bishops are not willing to
obey the law their only course is
fo tear up their Prayer Book or
resign. The situation must be afford
ing large amount of malicious de-
light to the Non-conformists of Great
Britain, for they could hardly have
anticipated the ccmpanionship of
Episcopal bishops in their campaign
of "passive resistance. "-Boston
Herald.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-09-12

For months The Journal has been
urging the voters Of this state to de-
feat every candidate for a seat in the
next General Assembly who occupies
the position Of counsel of any rail-
road. We have given unanswerable
reasons why this should be done. The
least Of these is the equivocal posi-
tion Of the attorney himself; the
greatest is the utter impossibility Of
serving two masters. This implied
no reflection upon the integrity of
the attorney. 1t imputed to linn no
conscious wrong-doing. 1t simply de-
MED him miraculous powers; the ca
pacity to be in two places at one and
the same time. He could not be in
the place, which ought to be occupied
by "a faithful counsel, of whole
hearted devotion to the interests of
his clients, and at the same time work
with an eye single to the welfare
of his constituents. When the time
came, as ccme it must, that the in
terests of client and constituent met
in head-on collision, the corporation
counsel must be in a position of
great embarrassment and torn by
conflicting views. It is sheer nom
sense, if not arrant hypocrisy, to pre-
tend to unbiased fair-mindedness
when vital questions balance between
the good of the railroads and the pub
lie good, when in one pocket is
huge salary and in the other merely
a mandate from the voter. The man
was never created with so judicial
temperament and so oblivious of
the side Of the slice the butter was
on, to whom with restful, implicit
confidence the people could look under
such circumstances. It is not in hu-
man nature.
The fight Of the future is for su-
premacy between the railroads and
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-09-12

by letter Of eulogy to Watson,
which was published by Watson in
his magazine, and then by words of
eulogy written concerning my com.
petitor by Watson.
"'The intent of all this was OBJ
vious, but I continued to hope until
after the primary that it would fail
Of results, believing that the men who
had come back to the Democratic par
ty to participate in its party election
had come In good faith, and would
decline TO be led by Tom Watson,
the leader Of the national Populists,
or the leader Of any other party.
The result, however, showed that I
was mistaken. My competitor re-
ceived the fifteen or twenty thousand
Pcpulist votes Of this state almost en-
massc. They took their marching OF
ders from Thomas Watson.
{" There is one great benefit that
has been attained by this lesson taught
by the late primary. The plan of
Tom Watson and his adherents to
capture the Democratic organization
in this state by holding the balance
Of power between Democrats came
so very near being successful that the
plan itself has been exposed and the
eyes of Democrats who love their
party have been opened. They will
not be caught mapping again.
"Yct, further on, there is just q
suspicion of doubt in what he says:
I" 'Yet here are fifteen or twenty
thousand men participating in Dem
ocratic primary in the state of Mis-
sissippi who receive and acknowledge
marching orders from Tom Watson.
What are they going to do when the
presidential election comes and Mr..
Bryan is nominated by the Democrats
and Mr.. Watson by the Populists?
From whom are they going to take
their marching orders then7' -
Tallahassee Sun.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-09-12

brain. 1t would be interesting to
know in what way the Democratic
party could be wrecked by Tom Wat
son. Watson doesn't care for the
name, perhaps. And the name is all
that holds the band together. Peo-
pie are Democrats without knowing
why or for what.
If any one sticks his head up as
opposing the organization he gets it
thumped because he isn't pleased
with the organization. 1t doesn't
make any difference if he is advo-
eating and fighting for better things
than the organization stands for; it
is lese majeste to speak out in meet
ing or to withdraw from the COM
munion with the saints in their in
sensate time-serving.
These are revolutionary times. Men
engaged in the habit of thinking are
beginning to see the folly of staying
in the nominally Democratic camp,
whether the organization be right or
wrong, whether it be pledged to right
eous principles OF sold to selfish ends
of leaders.
Henry Watterson, the veteran OBJ
server Of Kentucky, has recently de-
clared, ct do not dare say that party
government is failure, but I do say
that party government, claiming to
be the representative of public opin-
ion, is a hllmbug. It is mischiev-
Gus humbug."
"What are we to think 2" asks the
Atlanta Constitution, "when such ex-
pressions come from such an ancient
and arch Delnocrat9"
Whatever may be the result of the
operation it is time to think. The
comment of the Constitution is not in
line with Mr. Watterson's declara-
ton, but continues interestingly as
follows:
"In other words, according to MI.
Watterson's 3 view, party government
no longer represents the people, nor
have the people any longer any party
government. What is it, then9 1t
is an assumption Of the reins by all
the people, regardless cf party lines,
Of party principles and party plat
forms.
"Let's look for moment over N
Mississippi. Following the Senatorial
primary we find the successful candi-
date, John Sharp Williams, charge
ing that Vardaman was in league with
the former antagonists of organized
Democracy in the state, and admon-
ishing the people that the closeness
vf the contest indicated that the old
line Democracy had better look out,
or 'tbe goblins would get it. Al
Yazoo City, following his nomination,
Mr.. Williams said he first looked up
on the contest as a friendly Compel
ton between two Democrats, but Il
soon began to be undeceived and to
discover that there was an effort be
ing made by my competitor to play
to the Populists.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14
THE GOOD
GOVERNMENT
MOVEMENT MUCH STRONGER
THAN EVER.

The good government movement
in Bluefeld is now much stronger
than before the election. Our ciu-
zens have determined TO prepare
and demand their rights as citizens.
None OF the enthusiasm shown I'm
the past few weeks has abated. and
their outspoken expressions are ey-
idence that they are i'm earnest.
Preparations are being made TO
prosecute the guilty and show up the
fraud that has been committed i'm
the name of justice. The people feel
that they have been outraged and
VIII continue to fight for their POI
htical liberties regardless of conse-
quences.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14

Corporal Alex. d. Johnson who
has been in our city for quite q
while connected with the recruiting
Office here, left this morning for
Stanton, Va, where he will open
mp sub-recruiting station for the
enlistment of soldiers for Uncle Sam.
Corporal Johnson conducted himself
while here in manner to win the
confidence and respect of our citi-
zenS and we very much regret his
departure. John J. Kelley, of the
cavalry service, assumes charge i'm
this place and will continue to at
tend to the duties connected with
the station i'm Bluefeld.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14

serious damage was done. the build.
ing being only partly wrecked.
Mr.. w. b. Greenwood. who has
been with the White Pharmacy. has
accepted position with the Thorn
ton Clothing Company.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Looney. of
Higginbotham avenue. returned last
night from visiting friends at Hunt
ington
Mr. \. r. Caperton, of Princeton.
spent the night with friends in Blue
field, on his way to Tazewem.
Mr. and Mrs. II. r.. Crumpler, OF
Marytown, are spending the day in
the city. Mr.. Crumpler is a represen-
tative of the Big Sandy Coal and
Coke Company.
Mr.. J. II. Maxey of BramweII, is
here on business.
Mr. J. NJ. Tritt left this morning
to join his family ut Dallas, n. G..
lie is a WORTHY citizen.
a Sunday School, with the prop
er literature, was organized on last
Sunday at Wilowton, this county.
Enrolment ffty-three.
MIS-. J. o. Williams, of .Floyd
county, is visiting her daughters.
Mrs. r. l.. Mitchell and Mrs. G.. A.
Whitlock, of Giles street.
Miss Belt.n Turner, of Roanoke.
is the guest o. Mrs n. NJ. Turner.
on Giles street
Cha,les. the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. -. Hancock, OF Wyoming
street, is very iil of scarlet fever.
DR.. ana Mrs d. p. Crockett, of
Goodwin, a.e in the city
Mr.. H. w. Peters. accompanied by
his soE jefo~yon, OF Jones street,
left las night Tor Richmond. Va.
where Mr. Peters will undergo IA
surgical operation.
Mr. J. e. Bailey and wife are reg
istered at the Altamont today.
Mr.. j. Eagle, a business gentle
man from Richmond, is here today.
Mr.. James f. Pail is here today
from Philadelphia, as business rep
rcscntative.
DR.. Fox and Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Crockett are attending horse sale
at Tazeweli today.
Mr. J. II Wright, Of st. Luke's
Hospital, was in North Fork on bus
mess yesterday
Dr.. G II Bird and wife. of Rock.
re in the city, the guests of rela-
lives
~. H. r. Fairfax of Mora. is in
he city attending Mercer County
'odicaI Society.
Capt Z p. Watson, who has
"'eh making Eckman headquarters
Tor some Time, has transferred to
BiueHc!d
Mr.. S O. Barnes. Of Giles street
is confined to his room of humps.
Showers and Woolwine are making
-.e mach needed improvements
about their livery stable. Bluefeld
c,e long be noted for its clean
lincss.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14

We are compelled to call atten-
ton of our readers to the complacen-
cy and downright effrontery offered
to the intelligence OF Bluefeld this
morning in the gang organ control
led and operated by your offensive
and partisan postmaster. He hurls
into the face of our citizens false
hoods of contemplate political
character in his sheet and then as
sert. on the streets that he is paid
a good salary by the government and
does not depend on his sheet for
support. Citizens of Bluefeld. is II
not time to call a halt and assert
your rights as business people?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14

At the last meeting of the council
there was allowed out of the treas
ury of the city the amount of So
99l63. OF course this amount was
drawn on an empty treasury, but
it will have to come from somewhere
at some time. In the future the
Leader will keep tab on every cent
that is spent by the present board
and will let the people know where
their money goes in the future.
This will be done gratuitously for
the benefit OF our readers
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14
Local Happenings


n the gang who stole the recent
election i'm Bucncld could have been
present m the citizens meeting last
night and heard the facts spoken By
leading citizens they would have
seen that their day OF corruption i'm
Eluehcld had come 10 an end. If
What has been done i'm the past
our or five weeks by the good gov
eminent club can De accomplished
iu so short time" what may the
gang expect i'm the future. They
know their doom has come and they
must 20.
We have been specially requested
20 congratulate the good people OF
Bluchcld upon their forbcarancc and
-ood conduct during the recent cleo
lion. Under existing conditions they
AVE shown themselves good citizens
indeed. and have avoided am open
breach under difficulties hard to
lear They have adopted the right
course ana have won great victory
over corruption without trouble, for
which they should be publicly CON
eratulatcd. Keep mp the contest and
BlucGcld will be free
That the whole tribe of political
ascals will be prosecuted goes with
"ut the saying That our citizens
viii prosecute every illegal voter i'm
he NTH ward will be especially at
tended to. Our people are going for
the scalps OF the gang leaders, the
Door ignorant negrots they imported
md voted are more TO be pitied tnan
ensured II is the chief cuprits
that the people want to adoun with
h" stripes and give the punishment
which should come to every one
who votes Illegally or aids therein.
The ballot box in the fifth ward
VAS not sealed as is stated by the
sang organ and it knows it is ut
i"ring an untruth when it saws it
was sealed as the law dcrccts and
when they pretend that it was any
thing like an honest and fair ma
iority claimed, they try to deceive
the public and cover mp their own
iniQuity and disgrace.
After all the manipulation and
voting of illegal voters and fixing.
60 n "a. 81.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14
A LASTING SHAME.

Reconcile this fact il you can
that in one ward where there wer,
only 306 legal voters living. that
there were cast at the recent cleo
ton 412 votes for the gang ticket
and 1O8 of these being on amdavit
Is this not a burlesque on the free
dom Of the ballot i'm West Virginia
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14

Mrs. l.. A. Bushby, who has been
visiting in the city for some time.
will leave this afternoon for Rich-
mond. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14

30 Shares Bluefield Grocery Com
pany's stock at Csc on the dollar. 4
bargain. See NJ b. Postlethwaite.
Trustee, AT ONCE. 5-l3-3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-14
Dignity and
Style

Take care Of the cor
set ar d the gown will take
care Of itself. a perfect
figure can lend grace and
style even to an il! fitting
frock. a perfect figure,
moreover, is not ST hard to
achieve in these days of
skillfrI and scientific COR
set building. But the i'm
portant point is the fit Of
the individual corset to the
indiVi 'uaI woman. There
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
NIGHT SHOWS
AT STATE FAIR
Splendid Provision Made for
Spectacular Entertainments.

The night shows at the Wisconsin
State Fair, to be held at Milwaukee,
Sept. 9-15, will be unusually fine this
year. The great fireworks spectacle.
entitled ''The Siege of Moscow is
the biggest thing ever attempted at a
fair grounds and will be given each
evening in front of the grand stand.
In addition to that there will be q
complete program of vaudeville acts
and running races under brilliant
searchlight effects.
A complete vaudeville entertain
ment will also be given each after
noon between the racing heats. There
will also be exciting relay running
races in the afternoon, and ascensions
of the famous airship which made
such great record at the Fair last
year.
Wednesday will be wisconsin
Day. at the State Fair, and the
Board of Managers look for the largest
attendance from the state in the
history of Wisconsin. A particularly
fine racing program has been pro-
vided for that day, and there will be
an abundance of music at various
places on the grounds, both after
noon and evening. The Fair opens
on Monday morning and closes Fri
day evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
LIBRARY CLOCK is
SERVING TIME ONCE MORE

And once again the people may read
the time from the Library clock, as
they pass along the streets. We take
back all the sharp things we have
said of late about the old clock, and
from now on we trust it will be faith
full to its calling. Its an old friend
whom all miss and the only time we
have felt like calling the ''Old Clock"
serious names, was when we have
looked from our sanctum window in
response to that craving which comes
in the morning, at noontime, or in the
evening, only to find that the hands
were still stationed at 5 o'clock. We
have watch now We had to have it
it when the sold Clock" struck, but
since its doing duty once more we
can leave it at home, or let it run
down, and still be on time fol meals.
Hail To Thee, Old Clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
CURE YOUR KIDNEYS.
Do Not Endanger Life When a Grand
Rapids Citizen Shows You the Cure

Why will people continue to suffer
the agnnies of kidney complaint, back
ache, urinary disorders, lameneSs,
headache, languor, why allow them
selves To become chronic invalids,
when certain cure is offered them?
Doan'S Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use, because it gives to the kidneys
the help they Eeed to perform their
work.
Ii you have any, even one, of the
sympatoms Of kidney diseases. cure
yourself now. before diabetes. dropsy
or Bright's disease sets in. Read
this Grand Rapids testimony:
Mrs John GrignoD. living at 639
Love ST.. Grand Rapids, Wis. saws:
L am pleased to say that L received
much benefit from the use of Doan s
Kidney Pills. Previous to using them
was troubled with dull languid
feeling in the morning as the result
of restless night. / had headaches
and backaches, pains through my
loins. and felt miserable most OF the
time. Ny kidneys gave me a great
deal of annoyance during the night by
their too frequent action. The secrc-
tions gave evidence of disordered
condition of my kidneys as they were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
BIDS WANTED

According to Resolution passed by
the County Board in May 1907. the un
derSigned will let to the lowest com
petent bidder contract for indexing
all Powers of Attorney, Wills, Letters
TeStamentarv and OF Administration,
Certificates of Probate, and all other
miscellaneous papers 10 the Records
in Register of Deeds Office. not al.
ready indexed either in the Tract In
dexes, Index of Corporations, or In
dexeS or Notices or Lis PendenS,
Writs of Attachments or Sheriff'S
Sales. Sealed bids may be mailed to
E. NJ. Deming, MarShfieid, Wis.,, bids
to be based on certain amount for
each complete Entry in Index, and
right reserved by Committee to reject
any or all bids. Work to be compared
and guaranteed correct. For diagram
of work wanted see copy on tile 10
County Clerks office.
E. NJ. DEMING ! Committee
n. MITCHELL OF County
P. N. CHRISTENSEN. J Beard
8-5t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
COMMISSION SCORES ROAD
Orders Schedule of Tariffs and
Lumber Rate Cut.

The Milwaukee Free Press Saturday
contained the following news item in
reference to local railroad, which
makes it clear that all railroads are
common carriers no matter how
small or insignificant they are:
"Inequitable and socially and eco
nomically parasitic" is the language
which the railroad rate commission
applies to the practice of the Mara
thon County Railway company owned
by Lieut.. Gov. W. d. Connor in a
decision rendered Saturday.
This rebuke by the commission was
dispensed in discussing the practice
of the company of carrying shipments
of less than carload lots free of charge.
| The road is also ordered to carry
| logs at So so and $3.50 instead of S5
and 81. The present charges are held
by the commission to be excessive.
The complaint bringing this matter
| to the attention of the commission
was filed by Nicholas Streveler, resi-
dent of Marshfield, who was sergeant
alarms of the assembly during the
session of 1905.
| At the hearing a month ago, Mr..
Connor, through his attorney, set up
the defense that his road was not a
common carrier, and hence not sub
| ject to regulation. In handing down
it's decision Saturday the rate commits.
sion declared the road to be common
carrier.
| 1t ordered that Mr.. Connor's road
publish schedule of tariffs and file a
duplicate with the rate commission.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
BEARINGS BROKE DOWN

An accident occurred at the Electric
& Water Co.'S plant Thursday morning
which cripples the plant very much.
In some manner hard to explain, the
bearings of the big fiy-wheel on the
large engines main shaft broke and
rendered the engine useless until
after the repairs can be made. This
il is said will take at least couple of
weeks, and during the mean time the
day load, which is light, will be gener-
ated by t he use of the small engine.
The night load however, is a much
heavier one and ii was necessary
to secure assistance from the Con-
solidated. For a short time Thurs
day morning no lights were on.
No one was hurt. The accident ccured
it is stated just as the engineer was
about to close down the machinery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22
CAHILL-ROEMER WEDDING
TOOK PLACE WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, Aug. Ia, in the Catholic
church at West Bend, Wis, Miss Eva
Cahill and Norbert Roeher were
united in the Holy bonds of matri-
mony. The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Amy Cahill,, while
Louis MCCLELLAN, of Appleton, was best
man. Immediately after the we'd
ding supper, Mr.. and Mrs. Roemer
left for Milwaukee where they will
visit with friends. They will also
spend some little time with Green
Bay and Appleton friends and rela-
tives and later will return to Grand
Rapids where they will make thef
future home.
The REPORTER unites with Mr.. and
Mrs. Roemer's many friends in con-
gratulations and best wishes for a
long and happy welded life.