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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
HAD THE BUSINESS INSTINCT.
Negro Knew What He Was After
When He Lent the Money.

Ed was a mighty bright negro be-
longing to a family In Columbia,
Tenn. He had been faithful servant
for many years, and by saving and
carefully investing his wages he had
belied the usual thriftlessness at
tributed with more or less justice to
the majority of his race. His master
vas an attorney, and one morning, be.
tore he had arisen, the lawyer was
called upon by Ed, who said: Say,
boss, All wants 20 ter draw me up
mawkgidge." "a mortgage?" asked
his master. What do you want
mortgage for?" "Well, Abs done lent
Unc' Lisha five dollahs, an All wants
p1awkgidge on his cav an caff."
For how long have you lent the
money!" "Fo' one mont" "One
month"; Why, the interest on that
amount for that time wouldn't pay for
the paper a mortgage is written on"
Boss" said Ed, scratching bis head,
"Ah amt carin' muffin TO dat intrust
All jes' wants dat niggah's COW an
can. Judge.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
ISIS IN NEW YORK.

There Is always a feeling OF rest,
contentment and simplicity in the
far away country villages and cross
road hamlets far from the hum and
hustle OF city life. There is a trust
fulness that admits of open doors
and hospitable welcome. A new
conner is looked upon as friend
until proven otherwise. Each indi-
vidual in the little town knows tho
movements OF his friends and neigh
Dors. Down in Indiana. in the
southwest part OF the state is n lit
tie hamlet with it's crossroads. post
office, blacksmith shop, old fashioned
tavern and the usual brick cour,
house. This is the home OF isis. /"
the generous hearted frolicsore
Hoosier girl who is forced by cir
cumstances. from romping the
streets of her native village to tread
the cemented sidewalks of New York
city where she becomes the butt Of
ridicule. Her sallies OF wit. as she
gets back at her tormentors soon
makes 1t appear that she is outgrow-
ing her provi cialisus and as the wo-
man merges from the child, she rap
idly adapts herself to her surround
ings and becomes self-made wo-
man. The Tom Boy returns to her
Indiana home lady OF culture when
she replaces the old latch string with
an electric bell and the rag carpet
gives way to rugs on hard wood
noors' It's a pure, sweet play brim-
ming with fun. Sis in New York"
comes to the Elks' opera house next
Saturday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24

We have all heard the story OF the
woman who told the new maid TO
wash the curtains, meaning the lace
ones, and came into the kitchen just
IN time to discover the newest window
shades melting in the boiler. But we
do not all know that when shades are
merely dust soiled the surface can be
freshened by the application OF hot
corn meal The shade should FIRST
be spread out Fat on a large table and
the meal rubbed in with circular mo
ton OF the palm. Then n rubbed gem
fly with a soft, dry cloth the meal and
the dust II has absorbed will be re-
moved without leaving any trace Of
Sither.-'iountry Life in America.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24


the time, caught the situation at a
blance, and II was with difficulty
that they too could keep from go
ing to pieces. After the scene was
over, young Jefferson went to his
dressing room, closed the door, and
Ii was some time before the curtain
could again be rung up. 1t is safe
to say that RIP Van Wrinkle" was
never played with greater feeling,
not even by that great master of his
art whose picture adorns the pros
cenium arch, than by Thomas that
night, and could the picture have
spoken, it would probably have said /:
We'll done my son, | am proud of
my successor"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
Economical Senator CIark

Rich as is ex-senator william A.
Clark Of Montana, he INDUCED I'm vari.
GUS economies while in Washington
which attracted considerable atton.
ton. Late one night when It was rain
ing cats and dogs Clark entered q
car, his umbrella dripping and the
bottoms Of his trousers soaked. Sew
eral passengers knew Clark and be.
gan Specializing about what they
would do II they had his money.
"a carriage for mine ON a night like
this" observed one.
"A steam yacht to navigate the
streets" remarked another
u would do exactly what Clark has
done" said a third. "a cab would
eost 30 cents Ny trousers could be-
pressed IN the morning for a quarter
A street car ticket costs 10 cents.
There Is a clear profit Of 20 2-3 cents
and that to a millionaire means some.
thing. just multiply that sum by 865
and you would appreciate the yearly
saving. Little economics make little
milllonsires.~
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
A PRETTY EPISODE
ABOUT II. JEFFERSON

Are We so soon forgot when we
are gone" a line so simple yet the
greatness of its simplicity is not to
be wondered at when taken into con-
sideration that it is from the pen OF
the immortal Washington Irving, and
has been so tenderly spoken thou
sands of times by our own dear love
able Joe Jefferson. whose name will
ever live in the memory of the
American public, and his son Thorn
as in that delightful old heart ro-
nance RIP Van Wrinkle" Never in
the history of the stage was there
a sentence more appealing to the
heart of man, and never did an ac-
tor have occasion TO feel the truth
of the words he was delivering with
greater effect than did Thomas JEFF
ferson when he appeared in this
same play at the Jefferson Theatre
in Birmingham a few days ago. II
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
GRIFFITH AND MAILER
EXCHANGE BALLPLAYERS
New York and ST. Louis American
League Teams Engineer
Big Deaf.

This winter season In baseball prom
Uses TO eclipse anything ever attempt
ed before In the way OF baseball
trades. In the American league the
magnates are very active in the player
swapping" line. Just which team
will get the worst of the trades re.
mains to be seen.
The latest teams to figure in the
wholesale trading OF players are St
Louis and New York. Managers Grif.
nth and McAleer are each deter
mined to have a vastly improved
baseball organization next year.
With this In view Griff has snapped
Ferris. just secured in a trade from
Boston. Williams and Hoffman to the
Browns in exchange for Glade. Hemp.
hill and Niles.
Comiskey of the White Sox started
the trade whereby the latter deal was
made possible when he secured Parent
from Boston in exchange for Jake
Stahl. The management of the Pill
grims then proceeded to trade Stahl
and Ferris to New York i'm exchange
for Laporte and cash consideration.
Then McAleers offer came and Griff
handed the three men over In ex-
change for good rlghthanded pitch
err. hardhitting infelder and a re-
liable out-fielder.
From the present outlook this deal
will do great deal to improve the
makeup OF the Browns and Highland.
ers in 1908. Glade and Hemphill have
been In st. Louis altogether too long.
playing change every so often does
great deal 20 make player wake
up. and it is quite probable they will
be able to play a vastly improved
style OF game In New York uniforms.
Ferris. Hoffman and Williams will
be able to fiji in handiIy for the
Browns. II is McAleer's intention to
use Ferris in the outheld. with vii.
liams at second.
These are not all OF the trades that
are under way. Comiskey will again
get busy when the American league
magnates gather at the annual meet.
ing in New York in January. Man.
ager Jones Will Il be on hand to talk
over the possible trades with his boss.
and 1t is quite probable that other
new ones besides Parent will be seen
In White Sox uniforms next spring.
1t is a well-known fact that the
Highlanders are to get several star
players of the Washington team. Case
Patten and Altizer of the Senators are
New York possibilities. The Athlet.
les are likely to land big John Ander.
son from the same team. Detroit will
probably be kept intact ~ III,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
Tow 10 AVON cA7cnrxo cor,

TOW 70 AVOID cs7CHiNo COLI
As every oae - liable 10 catch
cold AID as colds are dangerous be
acse they may terminate In chson.s
hrcat OF lung diseases. Every ons
houid be Interested In Tearing how
avoid colds The way Is simple
sever sleep roo cold. never fall
-s'eep in cold room. or while sit
Ing In cold draft. never sit OF lie
n cold room or cold draft. Nc
me ever CATCHES cold when the
,ody and mind are active. no matter
OK cod one may get II you are
ST, ,ring from a c.ld or Its effects
kydale' Cough Elixir is the quickess
nd best remedy you can use. Ry
dales Cough Elixir Is sold under .
guarantee. 25 and so cts. bottle
For sale by The White Pharmacy
Cor. Bland street and Princeton are
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24

Port Of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. ga
The United States armada received
a royal welcome from, the officials
at Trinidad today. The fleet ar
rived at a favorable time, it being
race week and the height Of the
social season. Courtesies were fair
ly heaped on both officers and men.
On the side of liberty parties from
the fleet have no restrictions placed
on them. Arrangements have been
made for athletic events tomorrow.
The voyage thus far couldn't have
been more satisfactory.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
AFFLICTED WITH SORE EYES
FOR 33 YEARS.

have been afflicted with sore
yes Tor thirty-three years. Thirteen
ears ago I became totally blind and
was blind for six years. My eyes
we're badly inflamed. One of my
neighbors insisted upon my trying
Chamberlain's Salve and gave me
lait box OF 1t. To my surprise 1t
lealed my eyes and my sight came
back to me.-P. G. Earls, Cynthiana,
Ky. Chamberlain's Salve is for sale
~ The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
Quick Changing Extraordinary.

Signorina Fatima Miris, who is ere.
ating a sensation on the italian stage,
will shortly appear in London. Single
handed she has produced "The
Geisha," representing herself all the
10 principal parts and changing her
costume l75 times. Her performance
lasts three hours, and at no time is
she of the stage for more than ten
seconds. She has marvellous voice,
and can sing soprano, alto, tenor and
barytone. The critics declare that
Signorina Miris. who is only "a years
OF age, is Siddons, Nellie Farren,
Florence st. John and Fregoll rolled
into one. At present she is perform
Ing at Bologna piece entitled La
Grande VIA" in which SO makes over
one hundred changes OF costume.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
Chrlst EpisconnI Chnrch

Special Christmas services at
Christ Episcopal church Christmas
morning at 1890. The choir has
prepared its special music for the
Ioyful season. All are cordially in
vited to attend.
Friday night at o'clock Sunday
schools celebration. to which chill
uren and adults alike are expected
and welcomed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
SENTINEL SUSPENDED
IN BLACKMAIL CASE.

New York, Dec. 24.-Hugo c.
Voeacks, twenty-year-old youth
who pleaded guilty yesterday to an
indictment charging him with black
mailing Raymond Hitchcock, the ac-
tor was parolled in the custody OF
the Gerry Society and sentenced
suspended today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
MRS. LONGWORTH IS
ABLE TO WALK ABOUT

Washington, d. c., Dec. 24.-Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth. daughter of the
president who was operated upon
nearly two weeks ago for appendi-
citis is able today to walk about the
White House for the first time since
the operation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Lutheran Christmas Services.
Wortburg Lutheran Sunday school
and congregation at Graham will eel
eorate Christmas this evening at
1880 o'clock instead Wednesday
as was announced. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
TAR AND CANCHALAGUA
ROGERS LIvERWORT

For the complete cure of Coughs,
Colds, Asthma and Bronchitis and
all Lung complaints rendering 90
AND WILD CHERRY. have for ages
maintained an established reputation
g standard Cough Remedy. It con-
tains no opium or harmful drug, can
be given with safety to children.
Price S1.JO
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
ROBERT PATTERSON
KILLED BY POLICE

Plttsburg, PA, Dec. 24.-In des-
perate battle while trying to arrest
-FOUR men and with his jaw fractured
from punch Policeman Friegel to-
day shot and killed Robert Patter-
son.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERS
AS USUAL.

Again we lead in showing of holt
day goods, assortments and prices.
See us at once. The C 1Oc. Store,
SS Bland street. Prices always low
est in city. 12-2-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
.BATTLESHIP FLEET
At PORT OF SPAIN

Washington, ID. c., Dec 24.-The
official announcement of the arrival
of the battleship fleet at Port of
Spain, Trinidad, was received by ca
BILE from Rear Admiral Evans at the
navy department today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
"MY WIFE,s EAMuY.n

My Wife's Family" the three-act
musical farce comedy success of last
season, has been secured by Man
ager Jolliffe and will be seen here
at the Elks' theatre, Dec. 26. This
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24

PILES! PILES! PILES!

Williams Indian Pile Ornament
Will cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. 1t absorbs the tumors, allays
itching at once, acts as a poultice,
gives instant relief. Williams In
dian Pile Ointment is prepared for
Piles and itching of the private parts.
Mail DC. and $1.O0. Williams Mfg
Co.. Cleveland. o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24

THE 3 & f0C. STORE. 30 Bland
Street. has received over a thousand
dollars worth of new holiday stock
for Santa Claus. Get pick early.
12-2-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
BIIlIous Jlm grew ao thln

Jim SLOW ~ tUlu
He hardly made a shadow.
one day friend presented him
With Rydale's Liver Tablets.
lie took the hint, began their use.
And this Is what befell him
He grew so fat, neither shoes nor hat
Gould be found to ft him.
MORAIs-Don't make your Wills
But cure your Ills.
BY using Rydale's Liver Pills.
so chocolate coated tablets in a
convenient box. price only Is cents.
Easy to take. pleasant In effects, safe
cure We guarantee them.
For sale BY The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24

MONITOR is BEST, BECAUSE
IT'S PUREST, AND GOES FUR
THEIR.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24

When you're languid. when you're
lazy.
When you're loose, lank and
lean.
A pitiful object you soon will be
Unless you take Rocky Mountain
Tea.
For sale at the white Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
w. l.. SMITH DIES
OF APPENDICITIS.

w. l.. Smith. timer, who works
for the railroad company, and whose
home is just north of the round
house. died last night of appendicitis.
He was thirty years Of age, and
leaves wife and one child. The
funeral will be conducted from the
Christian church at 2 o'clock tomor-
row, by Rev. d. r. Moss.
The deceased was an odd Fellow
and will be buried with the honors
Of that order.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-24
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.

rs furnished by Bluefield Produce q
Commission Co.. wholesale dealers In
produce, fruits and vegetables:
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-11-07
IRR "a TON FARMING


most prolific farm lands
o. ear
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
The Teachers institute.

he IeacherS Of tie eastern district
ct tits parish, GeId their regular
monthly institute 1T Jennings Satur-
cay. All toe u cIsn teachers were
,Teseut, although II number of
those teaching in the country districts
were unable to attend on account If
me hlgh waters. The following pro-
gram was carried out aud the teach
ers present experienced much good
from the same:
Roll call, Quotations on education,
Discussion, State course of study,
Mrs. D. II. Read of Welsh.
Teaching of English, Miss Gonzales
of jennings.
Among Country Schools, Miss
Mitchell of Mayville.
School Improvement. Reports Of
teachers.
Principles of Teaching, Mr.. Har-
we'll
Common Errors to be Corrected
Miss Martin.
Assignment of Work, Prof. Nc
CARNEY.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
ALWAYS WINS Sick.

"hen man says he always was
Slck-troubled with a cough that last.
ea all winter-what would YOU think
II he should say--he never was sick
since using Billiards. Horehound
Syrup. Such man exists. Mr.. J.
lark, Denver, Colorado, writes:
For years | was troubled with u Sc
we're cough that would last all winter.
This cough left me III a miserable con-
dltlon' tried Ballard's Horehound
syrup and have not had sick aay
since. That's what it did for ma ),
Sold by all dealers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
Attend the Lecture Course.

The following is the iIecture course
ana ihe cast of each individual enter.
t.inment 10 tie given in the aud i.
lLorum of the school house:
Nov. y, SaXonhoneQ uarlrtte. .Sl5O. Oo
December, Emma d. Randel, i'm
PeISohater. ............. .... 60. 90
January, Booth Lowery, hu-
NJ ,'''''.'......... 100
March, ;: a. Long, lecturer. 3. 5000
General admission for the first nun.
per 'oc: Children unGer fifteen Years
DOC Admission for the following
I runners ADULTS soc, children 25c.
Zoe additional for reserved seats
Season tickets for adults 81. for
children 81. Seats reserved free N
holders of season tickets, BEGINNING
Saturday, Nov. 9 at > o'clock at n
a. DaVldson's store. Board c,vsts
Tuesday noon.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
For Constable
Isaac FOntenOt.

We are authorized to announce the
name of Isaac FOntenOt as a Candi.
date for the nomination of Ward
Constable, subject to the democratic
voters In the next primary.
4. l.. ArCenPGuX.
We are authorized to announce the
name of A. L. Arceneaux as can
didate for the nomination Of COnSta-
Bile Of Ward Two, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary.
John Singleton.
We are authorized to announce the
name of John Singleton as can
didate for the nomination of Constable
Of Ward Two, subject to the action
Of the voters at the next democratic
primary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
A Significant PRAYER.

MAY the Lord help you make
Bucklln'S Arnica Salve known to
all, " writes j. G. Jenkins of Chanel
Hlll' N. c. 1t quickly took the pain
out OF felon for me and cured it in a
wonderfully short time" Best on
earth for sores, burns and wounds
25c at all druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08

AT the request of many OF my friends
of this Second Ward, Parish of Cal
casieu, ! consented to announce my
self q candidate for reelection to the
office of Justice of the Peace, subject
to the democratic primary to be held
January q, 1908. ]. r. Robicheaux.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
Appendicitis

Is due In large measure to abuse or
the bowels, by employing drastic Dur.
gatives. TO avoid all danger, use
only DR.. Kings New Life Pills the
safe, gentle clensers and inyioorat
ors, Guaranteed to cure headache,
blIllousness, malnria and iaundice. at
all druggists. 25c.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
his pipes In the groves Of Arcadia. We

his pipes In the groves Of Arcadia. We
are as God made US, and while we may
develop the brain we can't alter its
composition, nor can we eradicate the
love longing from a woman's heart. SO
let her have all she wants.
Keep the LevsIisht Burning.
am writing oil this now because I
want to keep you from settling down
in the all too customary way after
your return from your wedding trip
You will have to resume the chase
after dollars, and you'll have to sprint
Il little faster than before. but th,t
won't justify you In putting the little
girl up Oh shelf like u piece of yuln-
able bric-a-brac nor in showing her
back into the kitchen TO become YOUR
cook. She il neither a goddess to he
worShlped from afar nor mental 10
he bossed at close range. She Is lust
delightful bundle Of flesh and blood
and nerves, designed for everyday
wear ana attaining her highest happi,
ness IN loving und helping you.
DO all you can, therefore, to keep
that lovelight burning brightly. for if
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08

np0n the shelf. to he a,bo,no1
Of until continual suppression extin,
guishes it entirely. Exercise is as nee
eSSary to love as it is to all attributes of
life, phySical,mental Orspiritual. This is
not theory, but fact, which has been
proved over and over again since the
world began, and my own experience
does not differ from that of countless
thousands Of others who bear testi-
mony to its truth.
Your mother reminds me that it is
tune for me to be in bed, so | must
bring this epistle to a close. With love
10 the new Mrs. Sneed-God bless her
i remain your affectionate father.
JOHN SNEED.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
JnO. ". nhOrer.

We are authorized to anaouce the
name Of John w. Rhorer as a candi-
date for the Office of Clerk of Court.
in and for CaIcasieu parish, La, sub
ject to the action OF the Democratic
party,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
5. 1. FairChi,d.

We are authorized to announce the
name of 5. A. Fairchild of Vinton, as
a candidate for t.c Iuuse Of Repre-
Sentatiyes of the neAt General Assem-
bly, of Louisiana, subject to the action
of the democratic primary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08

Angels are all 'cell enough In pictures.
more important On the other hand Il
IS just as necessary that the wife know
Tie husband, but don't care to dis
cuss that side of the question. I don't
feel competent
Reform Your Faults, Not Hers.
You may wonder that I don't suggest
study of your wife's virtues Lord
bless you, my boy. you don't need TO
study Them They will fall upon you
ana enVelop you and permeate you,
ana all you have to do is to appre,
clate them and give frequent evidence
OF your appreciation. Virtues seldom
cause domestic trouble unless they are
70 become agglas relv active
aud .Ae4. as q rule, they cease 10 tn
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-08
For Sale.

Ooe span OF mules, one brood mare,
one sci double harness, one set heavy
''"Sie harness. one new twO-hOrse
wagon, one One-horse wagon, one
wagon oil tank, my residence property
ana twenty-five acres of land, one
nVe room house and lot 7Ox466 feet.
Inquire of o. s. Carr.