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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-12-13
For State Senator.

/ respectfully submit myself to the
people of the 18th Senatorial District,
for reelection TO the Office of State
Senator before the primaries of
January %, 1908. Shonld l be again
honored by the people OF the District
will continue to do my utmost to
represent the District as it should be
81 watching every piece OF legislation
That will rebound for the benefit
q tie masses.
Respectfully,
Jos. A. Provost.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-12-13

The Falk Mercantile Co. are
prepared to take charge OF
funerals and attend to all grave
ward work. A fine rubber-tired
hearSe in stock.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-12-13
MOI Taken

The Protestant census which
was to have taken Thursday was
not taken on account of the fail
ure to receive the necessary
blanks, The census will be TAX.
en-, however, some time after
Christmas.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-12-13

thereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of coroner
of the parish Of Lafayette, SUBJ
Jet to the action of the white
Democratic voters at the primary
election to be held January %,
1908.
L. A. PREJEAN, M. D.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-12-13
For Slate Senator.

Am a candidate Tor state Senate
subject TO the Democratic Primary to
be held on Jan. %, 1903.
T. J. Liable.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-12-13
For Clerk Of Court.

For Clerk Of Court.
To the Voters of Lafayette Par
ish:
After duly considering the
many demands made on me by
leading and influential citizens
from every section of the parish
to become a candidate for clerk
of court, / hereby announce my
self as q candidate for clerk OF
court subject to the action of the
white democratic voters of the
parish at the primary election to
be held January %, 1908
JULES j. MOUTON.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-12-13
For Justice Of the Peace.

For Justice Of the Peace.
l hereby myselfas a can
didate for Justice of the Peace of the
third ward subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary to be held January
g, 1908.
81. L. MONNIER.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
ONLI \ BI4I FIN.

In the regular press news dis
pathes of Friday. we were Informed
that after having completed his
long journey, it is probable that
John ID. Rockefeller may, not DE
called TO the witness stand. in the
Chicago Alton Railroad rebate cases.
Should Judge Lands place Rockefel-
Ter, the Oily King on the witness
stand i'm the rebate cases he would it
is believed, give the department JUS
tice in Washington the hardest Jolt
it ever received. The moment John
d. opens his mouth in court as to
the Standards operations. he will Sc
cure immunity from all possible Grim
inal prosecution. The fact that the
government has in mind such action
against John ID. will fall with as
founding force in certain quarters,
as will also the information that
the Attorney-General and his trust
busters are not in entire sympathy
win the pursuit or the OH King.
They cannot however suggest to
Lands Iany limitations about his
judicial course.
That is not political statement.
1t comes over the wires as a matter
OF unbiased news; and it is news
indeed that the much-heralded pur-
suit of Rockefeller was only another
blum to make the people OF this coun-
try believe that the national admin
intration is in earnest in its pretend
ed prosecution OF trusts and their
leaders
We will never see millionaire
doing his proper stunt in the peni-
Tertiary.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

done has produced so much. We may
be very sure that the fun and fun
err work of man will produce multi
piled thousands of dollars for com
mercial development
There is another thing we see i'm
Blueheld of the future. Law and
order have become outlined and per-
manently here: and they also will
develop with the Bluefeld of the flu
ture. Hin and valley will be beau
tilted with homes: and beneath each
roof there will be peace and content
ment and happiness. because the dis
cipline of the place will be as per
fectly maintained as mortal ken can
make IT,
There is an alchemy better than
the alchemy which would have dis
covered the Philosophers stone. or
that would turn the baser metals
into gold There is an alchemy
which 10 prophetic eye rolls back the
earth OF these mountain tops. and
reveals the rocks snnting and gilt
tering with gold. There is a genius
of labor. 1t includes the genius of
brain and Drawn combined. That
genius of labor will ultimately turn
all of the coal fields into the gold
OF commerce. There is no end to
the wealth, the prosperity, the peace.
contentment and happiness. that are
coming resistlesSy TO the people.
the fortunate people. who will make
up the population of the Bluefeld Of
the future
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
FRANK'S FARMER.

During the recent visit of West
virginia republicans some one want
ed to know what was thought of
nominating eXcOngressman Warren
Miller OF Jackson county for COVER
nor. AS the estimable farmer and
one time judge had not been con
sidered candidate there was imme-
date interest i'm the suggestion and
the query was made as to his desire
TO lead the party I'm next years con
test. Miller is i'm the woodward con
gressional district, his home is neNj
Ripley Every West Virginia visitor
who has been asked about Miller
has made a complimentary answer
and there is now chance that the
Jackson county farmer and lawyer
may be called from his crops and
his herds TO lead a campaign that
promises to be a very interesting
one. AS far as can be ascertained
at this end OF the line Miller is
especially well qualified to be both a
candidate and governor and one
good thing that can be said for him
is that he has not been running to
Washington every week br so 10
emit a few good words about him
self OF his ambition. There seems
to be demand on the part OF West
Virginia republican leaders when
they do come here on actual bust
ness, to find some even tempered
man in the state who could arouse
actual enthusiasm and make sure on
sensible campaign without con
tant dictation from the state house
ring that is seeking to dominate
West Virginia affairs for years to
come. The recent intlmation of Nc
Dermott that he might be persuaded
to become candidate Tor governor
was given in a very manly sensible
manner, and without any Of that
bombast and slush about a poor boy
struggle in youth" career such as
has been retailed IN Washington
hotel corridors ad nauseam. McDer-
mott as ranking official of the state
can justly lay claim to the right to
be a candidate. He is i'm the same
position as Vice President Fairbanks
even If on a smaller scale and the
time has come when presidents
and lieutenant governors will assert
their right TO be promoted. all other
things being equal. McDermott has
not been in the best OF health and
will recuperate this summer in time
to go into the contest if the pros
pect looks good year hence. Frank
Gessner's Washington Letter.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
ARR WE IIItED or SEI.F-GON-
EIsNNIIsNIy

As mathematical proposition,
two and two make four. As po-
litical. social. moral or other
proposition. two and two make four
in most cases but the result is not
unimpeachablc. Taking the politi-
cal conclusion as represented by
Tour. that the American people are
becoming weary OF sclf-Goyernment.
does the two and two is the case
show it TO be true? There is a clam
or going on over the country to in
duce President Roosevelt to disre-
gard the almost sacred precept of no
third term. and offer himself again
for the presidency. From some
sources there is an insistence that
he be made President for life. Down
South Democratic editor is preach
ing the doctrine that the probable
candidate of the opposition party.
who would give Mr. Roosevelt "A
close race i'm the event of nomina-
ton by the Democratic party. should
withdraw all claims upon the Office
and nominate his opponent Nu-
merous other items could be enumer-
ated which, it seems. would go to
show that the people are becoming
tired OF ruling themselves and would
shift the responsibility to the indi.
vidual From a municipal stand
point the argument is gaining a
strong foothold that the municipality
can be more efficiently governed by
a commission than by a council. San
Francisco admits the failure of dem
ocratic government, etc, etc And
now comes prominent editorial
writer who claims ito be an un-
doubted historical fact that "The
people that undertake self-control
and self-government, as history
teaches us. are very apt to get tired
of it after awhile"
Little wonder that the advocates
of limited monarchy should leer
at us!-Roanoke Times
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
THE LouAL MERCHANTS.

An advertisement in live local
paper always pays good interest
on the money invested Most mer-
chants expect to get a return of sew
eral hundred dollars from "a twenty
five dollar ad, and feel disappointed
when this extravagant expectation is
not fulfilled Money judiciously
spent for advertising will bring in
larger returns than when invested
In other ways. but the newspapers of
the country cannot perform impossi-
bilities They can. however. and do
give good results To- AN those who
make liberal use OF printers ink
in recommending their wares to The
public lu every community the
most successful merchants are those
who make use Of the columns OF
The local papers Seneca Falls CN.
~ Journal
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

Some of the political writer's have
discovered that Taft may lose a
great dcaI of support among che
voters of West Virginia because hc
favor revision of the tanr
Somehoy or other som1hing got
twisted iu the Taft movement. and it
has been going awrv ever since.
There was some sentiment FOR him
when 81 became known Chat boo bad
been made President Rooscvolrs
residuary leeatoc but vitality is
lacking
one phuandcr Knox of pcnnseI-
sania that buIwark OF protection s
s'andpa''er $50 SIS Senator Nathan
Bay Scott also Couero man W g.
Hubbard aud doubGe many others
as distinguished aud a influential
Perhaps 10 the sentiment of the rank
and h.e were ascerfHurd it would
boz in favor of letting uou enough
alone
The Republican of west ViranIa.
H ibe ratio OF about mime boo every
ton eem to ropose entire couGdouc.
in Roosevelt They also propose to
have omotlIusTo-s ae abou, hIs suc-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

There has been much unldnd and
adverse criticism OF Governor
Hughes, of New York. because ne
vetoed the two-cent fare bill. Like
so many other criticisms those were
founded upon ignorance of the
reasons which he gave and which
justified the veto. and without which
the Public Utilities law might be
rendered ineffective. The Commits
sion is clothed with fall power ;o
regulate all these matters. and es-
pccially rates both for passengers
and freight. II. after giving the am
plest authority TO the Utilities Com
mission to regulate these matters.
the legislature We're to be allowed to
control them. it could also ,ontrn;
by several enactments, all the other
provisions OF the law. ana the result
of such procedure would be that
the Public Utilities Commission
would be shom of all authority and
power to do the very things for
which it was created. Parkcrsbura
Sentinel.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
l...il..i..!
Public Opinion
Observation-Disclosures.
l.lII ONO.

No reasonable man objects TO "A
company or corporation making a
fair dividend on its investment. but
when i'm addition TO this fair divi-
dend it can in few years pay 300
per cent. in special" dividends then
Is 1t clear that the people who are
compelled to do business with it are
being outrageously gouged. Alexan-
dria Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Humor On an Old suhleot.

A Clergyman has posted The follow
Ing at the Leeds Church Institute
AS the gentleman who took a mar
ried mans umbrella (26inch ribs) in
exchange for bachelors umbrella
(2l-inoh ribs) of the same pattern
from the Church institute on the after.
noon Of April 1G can have no possible
use for 1t, he can come into posses.
sion of his own again by applying to
She secretary. Standard.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
DOUBTS HIS sINCnKIrY.

Public continent is sometimes
very slow in crystalizing. Divergent
views protrude themselves with in
tense earnestness. BY degrees how
ever. facts cohere into one generally
admitted truth
During the past two years people
have looked at Roosevelt through
millions OF eyes; each pair Of eyes
taking a different view OF him: each
particular brain forming a different
opinion OF him.
Al last however puolic sentiment
is reaching a definite conclusion.
Public sentiment stood aghast at his
declared purpose 10 continue his ad-
ministration By naming his own sue
cessor But now, pubic opinion sees
that he intends 20 brush all aside,
and become candidate; in spite ~
his repeated statement that he would
not be a candidate
The Petersburg Sentinel crysJa-
lies public sentiment in this para
graph
President Roosevelt cannot find
IL in his heart to approve OF the
Constitution of the new state OF Okla
homa He would like 10. but whal
the situation presents itself 20 him
from the standpoint Of candidate
he just cannot do &c. It would DO
seven votes more for the Democrat
boo the next electoral college And
seven might boz enough 20 beat him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
BLUEFIELD; or rnE FUTURE.

unostentatiously We have invite |
the attention of our readers at home
and abroad. TO the past and
present of Bluefeld: and TODAY.
without ostentation. We conservatives
ly ask them to 90 with us and peer
into the future for little while.
One OF the most interesting sto-
ries in history as taught to chill
dren, is the byr.aning of Rome. the
settlement and outlining of the great
city by Romulus and Remus. They
builded better than they knew. The
planning of the city Of Washington.
and the development of that beauti-
full city, out OF quagmire, is an
other interesting story. Bluefeld. un-
pretentious as il is today. is destined
TO become city of such magnitude.
that, some day, its origin will be
written also, and Us development
will be as interesting a story as that
of Rome, or OF Washington
Newport News. Va, is built ON
both sides Of the c. &. o. Railway
tracks. From Eighteenth street ur
to ForHeth street. tine tracks are
bridged, and over each bridge there
is running a well-equipped trolley
line
Thus It is TO be with BlueReld
From the remote East End 10 and
including Graham. the tracks will D.,
crossed and re-crossed with we'll
trusted handsome bridges. Trolley
lines will cross these bridges. as
cend the heights on either side
gracefully curve around electric
loops and re-cross contiguous bridges.
All Of The streets OF future Blue.
field will be paved with me latest
improved paving material AN of
the sidewalks will boz wide spaciou.
and scientifically correct The sewer
age system will Doc incomparabIy tho
best in the land so that sanitation
will be practically am approximation
OF perfection
This outline view or BiuefcId OF
the future based ou the founda
ton already laid DO tbo present ID
requires no great gift OF propher.
10 predict that bOy vi grow p,
be man. or that a duck will swim
IN water Therefore if requires m,
great gift OF prophecy 90 predict wu
accuracy that uaIusrt young cts
that is growing with steady and rau
Id strides because of its inhoran.
wealth OF Nature. Will continue r.,
grow along me lines laid OUT Tor &c.
by men of experience and fuouIeda 20,
OF municipal affairs The wealth fHa
caused BIueheId f0 spring Iuto H..u.
like magic. or a Phoenix from nm,
flames the wealth thar produced tul
BIueheld Of the past and the na.
ural advantage which have caused
The Development OF tae BIuefed OF
the present have not been broadI.
brought into business being a eot
The Earth bias barely been HrTIod
here and there mere'v O.. ,IosIne fh.
wealth by way or surface .nd.r..
lions But iuasmuch as the uUe
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
AT TEA MTrH kING rD

THE King put his hand on my
arm, and not to be outdone by even
a sovereign, | went bit higher and
laid my hand on his shoulder" says
Mark Twain 1t was not necessary
for the humorist TO talk further. Ev-
erybody knows that men do not be
come that anectionate over their
Sunday-school lesson Bristol Her
aid
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

lady burg.a "a baltimore is a Sc
rious IrOi 0sitiu" fpr. Willie we have
properly like other communities to
defend. "" hav" unique reputation
Tor eallantry TO keep up. and In
the case Of lady criminals the two
are painfully at variance. Still. IL
must be admitted that our proverbial
Saliantry is very seldom put to so
painful test.-Baltimore American.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
The Actor,a Hard Lot.

Canada has a theatrical company
which is transported i'm automobiles
from place TO place. The game In
getting harder every minute. Old
time Canadian actor only had to be
able 10 play ten characters a week.
drive a wagon and double I'm brass.
Now he has also TO be chauffeur.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
EverYthinn put RInht.

I'VE have left undone the things we
should have done" acknowledged the
fair worshiper It's all right. dear"
whispered a motherly soul in the pew
back OF her. IT'S not undone any
more. reached over and hooked 1t
while you We're standing up."-St.
Louis Republic.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
India Rubber Tree.

TIE india rubber tree grows freely
In gardens as an ornamental shrub
In southern Italy, and steps are be-
ing taken TO make an indu 3trial bust.
ness o! growing it. Prof. ozzi of the
Palermo Botanical Gardena exhibited
specimen at Milan recently contain.
ing a. much az IS per cent. OF rubber
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

A friendly old cur dog. which was
about TO be killed at Wray because he
had no owner TO pay his tax, was
rescued by members OF the Rather
force, who paid the necessary amount.
It's ten to one bet that every man
who was in on the deal has slept well
ever sinco.-Denvcr Post.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Several Words for Birds.

Let the birds alone. A world with
out birds, with their gay plumage and
sweet voices, would be much less
CHEEKY world than it is. The birds.
even the greatly disliked sparrows,
were created for some purpose.
though in the case of the sparrow
some OF us may doubt that statement.
Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Judacs IN Trial-

Most rD'ple would be- surprised to
know TIA iu ra supreme court in
Scotland he court Of sessions i'm ed.
inburgh--Dciorc new Judge takes
ms seat on the bench ne has to under
go Trial by his new colleagues as to
crown has nominated him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

cessor. They may dictate TO Presi-
dent Roosevelt. and compel him to
accept a third nomination, but they
VIII scarcely be guided By his wishes
If it IS necessary to choose somebody
else Charleston News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Scratched Mahooanv.

Take the kernel Of a Brazil nut, sep
arate through the center and rub the
oil thoroughly into the scratched or
marred place The white mark will
disappear entirely then your favorite
furniture polish may be applied to the
restored surface.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
No Speaker from NV York.

New York city has lad large rep
resentation in the natiola al house Of
representatives for 11S years, yet
there has not been one New York city
born man among the 40 speakers
who have presided over that body.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Women Workers in Ianan

Four-ffths of the operatives in Jap.
anese mills are women, probably due
to the fact that they will work Tor less
than the men. Men are only employ
ed when absolutely necessary. such
as bosses. loom fixo.s. tie hea hest
eardroom work. etc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
interesting Indian Relic.

An interesting Indian relic was re-.
Gently displayed in Strong. Me 1t is
sapbucket formerly owned and used
by Pierpole. the noted character OF
pioneer days, and is made OF heavy
birch bark.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
The Craze for Wealth.

No. no. the way to discourage the
craze for wealth is not to glorify the
poverty which means grinding labor.
monotony constant care and priva-
ton. II IS TO show that a modest
competence is sufficient for happiness.
Independence and dignity Chicago
Record Herai'
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
EEEEMENH H1HREEE GEmEEzznw
y ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL QUARTERS =
OF THE GLOBE
NHEHHHHHRHH M-uMREEHRn u n m
Must First Find rh.n

a Manila newspaper says that any
japanese officer detected sketching
the fortihcations in the Philippines
ought TO be CONF elled 20 reveal where
he found the Qualifications to sketch.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Klna Fond Of Mullins.

Mullins form the staple dish at tea
parties in Kensington palace The
king, like his mother before him, has
a special weakness for muffins.--Lon.
don Bystander.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Modesty.

The two greatest poets, Homer and
shakespeare, have so entirely omit
ted all mention of themselves in their
work that their very existence has
been called in question.-Q Eliza
beth of Roumania
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Progressive Chile,

Chile, which has the reputation OF
being the most progressive of the
Spanish speaking countries. has over
5000 miles of railroad and 1000
miles of telegraph.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
Good Work Done In Inaia

The Methodist i,p.aolpa: church. 81
this country. has been doing service
In India for 80 years and has 1856. 258
members there
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

Some Republicans would not per
nit their daughters to marry some
Republicans
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

Harry Orchard seems to have
struck every body but Billy Pat
terson."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

SATURDAY, JULY q, 1907.


When Chief Justice fancy,
of the CnitcI States Supreme
Court, uttered TIL famous
"Dred Scott decision -" he did
notknow, nor did the Supreme
Court anticipate, that il would
be applied to only one state,
and that the unborn State of
West Virginia. where it is
now thus applied: "A white
man has no rights which
negro il bound to respect"
y =
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
SAVINGS Bank Dsno.,,.

In the United States s.027,192 per.
sons have deposits in savings banks
The deposits average $49379 each.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06
New York,s Aereane.

New York city's acreage is more
than that Of Chicago aud Philadel.
phia combined. or 2l9.2lS. as com.
pared with l96.757.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-06

Education in India is advancing. In
Bengal the governments expenditure
under this head last year was 49,
S75,11e