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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08
CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION.

An examination for the position
OF deputy collector and clerk I'm the
Internal Revenue service will be
held at tho post-ofice In this city
on March End. 1907.
For application blanks. and for
full Information relative TO tho eI-
animation. qualifications. duties.
salaries. etc. address Secretary
Board OF Civil Service Examiners.
Post-Omce. City.
Also an examination for the po-
ition OF storekeeper-G uager In tho
Internal Revenue service will be held
in this city on March End. 1907.
For application blanks. and for
'ull Information relative TO the ex-
animation, qualifications. duties.
salaries. etc. address Secretary
Board OF Civil Service Examiners.
Post-Oflce. City
o. c. KEENEY. Blueneld. w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08
BRIEF HISTORY OF
1.-THE CLANSMAN."

A brief account OF the origin and
progress OF Thomas DiIon's play.
The Classman. may prove OF inter
EST to readers who have seen much
in the newspapers concerning II.
rhe original play was called THE
Leopard's Spots" from the authors
earlier Southern novel; but The
Clansman," published by Doubleday.
Page e. Co. In january. 1905. had
such a record breaking success that
it was determined to change the
name and base the drama to large
extent on the newer book. Tho initial
production took place at Norfolk,
Va, on SPIT. %. 1905. During a three
months tour OF the South, THE
Clansman" was witnessed by $780,
900 persons. Its Northern produc-
lions in New York City and in the
Middle West have been witnessed
by nearly million moro people
has excited violent controversy
and rivived interest to an eItraor-
iinary extent in tho race problem.
Two companies are ow touring the
'ountry in the play. and a third will
soon be organized for the Far west
Judged by its success thus far. THE
'iansman" promises to hold the
boards for the next quarter OF a
century. and to cast in the shade
he records made by Uncle Toms
'aOin." to which 1t is in = sense.
IN answer. The Clansman" is now
IN It's second tour Of the South and
will visit the Elks Opera House on
Monday night, the 18th OF February
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08
MAKING AN EFFORT.
THE DEMOCRATS OF BLUEFEELD
WANT TO GET TOGETHER.

The democrats OF Bluencld want
to get their forces organized and
SEQ what can be done TO get better
government in this city. There is
WORK to be done IL the better ele-
ment OF our people will lend their
aid and encouragement. Let us be-
gin to investigate and expose wrong
doing and graft wherever found. II
Is generally admitted that there is
cause for Investigation. Let US do
more and talk less. We have the
means and the ability to do great
good TO the city OF BlueGeld II we
will only begin TO act instead of
remaining inactive and Indifferent.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08
The Leader
$1,000 $500 eARHINNse

The evidence in the Thaw murder
trial teaches a lesson.
Mr.. 1. b. Sanders, of Princeton,
was here yesterday on business.
Mr.. Floyd s. Wallace. OF Spring
vile. Va. is I'm the city today trans
acting business.
Judge r. c. McClaughetry left
for Pearisburg this morning on pro
fessional business.
Let us all hope that the time will
come some day when we shall not
have to apologize for the politicians
and ringsters OF BluefelI.
Corporal a. ID. Johnson of tn
U. S. Army, has just returned from
a recruiting tour in Wise county
and reports everything lively in
that section. He procured quite a
number OF new recruits.
All the possible pleas for Thaw
have been written in the dispatches
and tim there is some to spare.
MIR. r. II. Kyle, of Jersey City. y
j.. and his son, Attorney J. NJ
Kyle. of Roanoke, Va. are visiting
the family OF w c. Miller, on Park
Street.
Miss links, lady Of large bust
ness experience and literary attain
ments has accepted a position with
the Daily Leader and will add much
to its local department She will
work i'm a general way for the good
Of the paper and we hope for ex-
cellent results.
The time for work and push
will soon be here. Let tho citizens
OF Bluefeld get ready to do bust
ness. Let us make things lively by
our energy and public spirit. Every
inhabitant OF the city can do some
thing toward making Bluefeld
greater Let us begin TO do the
things that will do the most good
and all make a steady and long
pull for greater prosperity.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08
CONFEDERATE
YOU ARE REQUESTED TO RE
PORT AT BLUEFIELD.

On next Monday. the 18th OF Feb
ruary. all Confederate Veterans are
requested to meet in the city OF
Blueneld at the City Hall TO transact
important businss. Arrangements
for new uniforms will be made at
this meeting and 1t Us especially
desired that all the old soldiers be
present. Be sure and come out all
OF you as you will hear something
to your interest.
II. II. BAILEY,
Colonel Commanding
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

The tallest man in the army is
Ernest peek u oshkosh Wis lie
SIS SIX feet - inches On hight
and ls called "PiEe's peak
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

a garden composed entirely o.
plants bearing blue flowers has been
laid out on the estate ~ SIR Elliott
Lees OF Dorchester lr England
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

Only one man in thousand In
the Russian army possesses a hand
kerchief
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

who throws a stone a. the sky
ra have 90 fall on his head
Italian.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

Subscribe to the Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

A bandits hiding place was re
Iently discovered in Durango. Mex.
obtaining booty valued at more
lhan 100000. The treasure
Iapsisted OF golden images and idols
qarge crucifix OF gold and a large
Humber OF silver bars. A shepherd
Babe the find.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

" A barber's pole is said 10 be sym
bolical of a wounded arm wound
with a ribbon or bandage In olden
times the village barber served also
ln the capacity OF surgeon, and
q henever a bleeding operation was
be made the patient was taken
5,,asansIsaTial artist. This letting
part of his profes-
ball at the end OF the
which was used
Jon. In some
- IN is fastened
g on Of the nole This basin
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08
HERBERT p. HAYES.
Attorney and Counselor,
HsaTsisshsna Bundina

BLUEFIELD. WEST VIRGINIA
Prompt personsl attention given o. claims
r Nercer and Mcdowell COUNTIES w. Va
r-I farewell county, Va tCmHercial an
.-stf~~ lev en@~iaIfv
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

Wg top Of the pole. This basin
has a notch in It, designed to fit
around the throat
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-02-08

kmzS.a.s BaSSnaf Blueheld has
advertisement in
= their facilities for
u II banking business
inch banking institu
fnty Of money behind
u citizens are at it's hea
20 It has capacity. brains and mon
" behind it. 1t pays liberal inter
Best on deposits and your money j.
| safe with the State Bank OF Blue
field.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15
at this time

The commissioners today contracted
with the Pauly Jail Building Co., OF st.
Louie, through their agent Geo. A. Web
ster, for the building Of a suitable jail
for Prowers county. The contract price
Is 1920. and as the company is the old
est and most reliable exclusive jail
building company in the country, it is q
certainty that the county will have a
safe and suitable Jail. 1t will be two
story building with basement for furn-
ace and storage purposes. The first
floor will have rooms for the accommo-
dstion Of the jailor's family. On the
second floor there will be four felon cells
and two minors cells, Work will begin
next week ON the construction by Lyon
d. Axtell, who have authenticated the
stone and brick work. The work will be
completed some time during September.
The building has been ono Of the great
est needs Of the county for some time,
both ON account Of the safe keeping OF
prisoners and the overcrowded condi-
ton of the present jail.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Let me, mail you free, to prove merits
samples OF my Or. Shops Restorative
and my book on either Dyspepsia, The
Heart, or The Kidneys. Address me, DR..
Shoop, Racine. Wis. Troubles Of the
stomach, heart or kidneys are merely
symptoms Of a deeper ailment Don't
make the common error OF treating
symptoms only. symptom treatment is
treating the result of your ailment and
not the cause. Weak stomach nerves
the inside nerves-msans stomach weak
ness, always. And the heart, and kid
neys as we'll, have their controlling or
inside nerves. Weaken these nerves and
you inevitably have weak vital organs.
Here is where DIR. Shops Restorative
has made it's fame. No other remedy
even claims to treat the 'inside nerves"
also for bloating, blliousness, bad breath
or complexion, use DR.. Shops Restora-
tive. Write for my free book now DR..
Shoop's Restorative sold by Mclean
Brothers.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Rest is the great restorer. We tire
our muscles by exercise and then rest 10
restore them; yet a great many OF Us
do not stop to think how little rest
overworked as our digestive organs. A
tired and ovsrworked stomabh will give
signs OF districts to which We pay no
heed until at last dyspepsia takes hold.
Indigestion is just a warning, and II We
heed the warning we can easily avoid
further consequences. Kodol 10 q most
thorough stomach relief. 1t digssts
what you eat and gives the stomace the
needed rest and greatly assists in restor-
ing it to its normal activity and useful
ness. Kodol is sold on guarantee re-
lief plan. Sold by The Up-to-Dats
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

The lecture on Radium, Liquid All
and Wireless Telegraphy at the oper'
house last Friday night. was we'll attend
ed by very good sized audience, which
listened attentatively to all that was
said and viewed and the experiments
and demonstrations with interest. Every
one present learned something and al
seemed very we'll satisfied with the
evenings entertainm emit.
]. w. Bent and II. P. Syp have pur
chased the entire stock of the Guaranty
Abstract Co., and will hereafter conduct
the business Both are we'll known
citizens and thoroughly acquainted
both with the records of the county ano
the abstract business generally. They
have rented the present city clerks office
of Ed. Apologize and will move theil
office there when the building changes
hands.
The city council met in special session
last Thursday night to consider the
sewer bids, but found that it would be
impossible to make satisfactory con
tract with the bonds drawing the low
rate of interest provided by the former
notice, per cent. 1t was decided 10 re-
peal The work already done and start
over again with the advantage of the
experience gained. All cities that have
attempted to construct sewers under
the special laws Of this state have met
with these same troubles and delays, but
our city dads will go ahead and try to
push the matter as much as possible.
The next week will close the Lamar
public schools for this term and the
closing exercises will begin with the re-
ception of the juniors to the seniors at
Prof. Jones residence on Friday eve-
ming of this week. The Baccalaureat
sermon will be by Rev. F. Sewer at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday.
Wednesday evening at the opera house,
9Th grade graduation. Thursday eve
ming at opera house, class day. Friday
evening at opera house, commencement.
Saturday, the 25th, alumni reunion.
On last Thursday night Alderman j.
+. Lawless handed in his resignation to
the city council owing to some criti-
cisms that had been made with regard
to the Sparks, owned by him, being the
official city paper. Today delegation
composed Of large number Of the
city's business men regardless of politics
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Call at our store, please. for a free
sample of DR.. Shops "Health C0ffse."
II real coffee disturbs your stomach,
your heart or kidneys, then try this
clever coffee imitation. While DR.. Shoop
has very closely matched old java and
mocha coffee in flavor and taste, yet he
has not one grain Of real coffee in it. DR..
Shops Health Coffee Imitation Is mad Q
from pure toasted grams or cereals with
matted nurs. etc. You will surely like
Health Coffee. Sold by Hunt Bros.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

There are many kidney remedies but
few that accomplish the result, "Pine-
ules" is kidney remedy that contain
DO alcohol or opiates of any kind, CON-
forms with the National Pure Food and
Drug Law, guaranteed to give satisfao-
ton. Thirty day treatment for s1y00.
Inquire about Pideules. Sold by The
Up to- DatsDrug Co.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Free samples of "Preventics" and a
booklet on colds will be gladly mailed
Wis, simply to prove merit. Prsventics
are little candy cold cure tablets. No
vuinine, no laxative, nothing harmful
whatever. Preventics prevent colds
as the name implies-when taken early
or at the sneeze stage. For a seated cold
or la grippe, break it up safely and
quickly with Preventios. Sold by
Mclean Bros,
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Coughs and colds contracted at this
season of the year should have imIuedi
ate attention. Bee's Laxative Cough
Syrup containing Honey and Tar and is
unequalled for hoarseness Group and
coughs. Pleasant to take, mothers en-
dorse 1t; children like to take it. Con-
tsins no opiates. Moves the bowels.
Bold by The Tp.to Date Drug Co.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Spring winds chap tan and cause
ireckles to appear. Pine Salve Capboi-
lzed applied at night will relieve the
burning sensation. Natures own reme-
dy. Acts like poultice and draws out
Inflammation. Sold by The Up-to-Date
Drug Co.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Piles get quick ard certain relief from
DR.. Shops Magic Ointment. Please
note it is made alone for piles, and it's
action is positive and certain. Itching,
painful, protruding or blind piles disap-
pear like magic by its use. Large nick
el-capped glass jars so cents. Sold by
Mclean Bros.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

In the treatment OF piles it becomes
necessary TO have the remedy put up in
such a form that 1t can be applied to
the parts affected. ManZan Pile Reme-
dy Is enoased in a collapsible tube with
nozzel attached. 1t cannot help but
reach the spot Relieves blind. bleed
ing, itohing and protrudinR piles. so
cents with nozzle guaranteed. Try it.
Sold by The Up-toDate Drug Co.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Use Keunedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup. Children like its pleasant taste,
and mothers give it hearty endorsement.
Contains no opiates; but drives out the
cold through the bowels. Made in
strict conformity to Pure Food and
Erug Law. Recommended and sold
here by The Up-to-DateD Drug Co.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

What is it that lasts as pleasant as
maple sugar and quilkly relieves coughs
and colds? Mothers who have used it
will quickly answer: "Kennedy's Laxa-
tive Cough Syrup" The pleasant cold
remedy that expels the cold through it's
laxative action on the bowels. Conforms
strictly to the Pure Food and Drug Law.
Contains no opiates. Sold blythe Up
10 Date Drug Go.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Good for everything salve is used
for and especially recommended for
Piles" That is what we say about De-
Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve
That is what twenty years. OF usage has
proven, Get the original. Sold by The
Up-to-Date Drug 20.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Everyone knows that spring is the
season Of the year when the system
need ieansing. Dade's Little Liver
Pills re highly recommended. Try
them Sold by The Up-to-Date Drug
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Improper action of the kidneys causes
backache, lumbA,o, rheumatism. Pine
ules" Is kidney remedy that will re-
lieve these diseases. Pleasant 10 take
and guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Relief in every dose.
Sold by The Up Drug Co.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Hurried meals, lack OF exercise are the
nainca uses Of dyspepsia. A Rings Dye
pepsia Tablet after each meal aids d.
gestion, improves the appetite. Sold by
The Up-to-Date Drug Co.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

When you need pill, take pill, and
be sure its an Early Rises. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are safe, sure, salts
factory pills. The pills with reputa-
ton. They do not grippe or sicken. Sold
by The Up-to-Dat Drug Go.
The Lamar register., 1907-05-15

Kodol for Dyspepsis clears the stom
ach aud makes the breath sweet as a
'ose. Kodol Is sold by druggists ON a
Guarantee relief plan. IL conforms
richly to the National Pure Food and
rug law. Sold by TheUp-to-Date
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-05-18

The dismantled old home pre-.
sents an uncouth and lgnomin.
ious aspect. The furniture IL oil
packed away for the wagons
and the rooms stuffed with lug.
gage. II looks like q habitation
for owls or for spooks, or like
life In the dark ages. The family
don't seem to have any style about them
any more. Ne Il sitting On TIE kitchen
range; Pa Il perehed on The sewing
machine; the boys are sitting on tub;
the girls are sitting on rough boxes and
rolls Of carpet. An that's Ieit uapacked
for use over night b the mattresses, the
Gas stove, The coffee pot end Z lew cups
end saucen. Bat they doav mind that.
They are bssy woadsrlss what Il viii b
like where they srs going. They ore too
much excited 10 care Tor . little thing
like sleeping % the floor, Or drinking
the coffee from of the maatslpleee, Of
havlas TO suess the time because the clock
b 10 Q barrel The girls, however. wear
. look Of care end suffering They ore
thlnklsS whst Z ed spectacle The old iur.
sltsre and The isded rugs viii make 10 the
bright new apartments, bow he old cur.
talss % Tie new windows viii hang like
Old aprons They express their alarm and
sorrow end eas hardly keep from crying.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-05-18

The Might Before the lst Of May

That makes Pa kind Of sore, and
he checks their nonsense BY ask.
Ing them what the big furniture
store Is for, anyway.
"Your grandmother carried on
Just 80 about insists and crazy
co1ors when we were settling In
the new house forty years ago,
end your Aunt Nancy made just sueh
On edo when she moved twenty years
ago But BY going over to SMYTh'S
they soon he'd the house 20 tasteiully
and % brilliantly furnished and adorned
that ] ssed 10 get tired hearing their
ecstatlc exclamatloas over II JOHN N
SMYTn COMPANY have beeu helping
May novers get ssusiy settled ever
since yosr grandma wss . yosas woman.
No matter what items ore lacking, they
have The goods They have The largest
isrnlture store h The world. And they
not osly trim the houss and trim II right,
they don't make you watt"
The Old gentleman b right 10 twenty.
four hosrs' time JOHN N. SMYTn COM.
PANY will replace The shabby furniture
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-10-30
Ell inspector de Guentas municipaIes
su GusyaniIIa.
COsl que 0sta Ilimlndo pOdGT. ymsRt0 ID ltGR'
GI6n On o. pueblo,
(De nusstrO oOrrespoaoal. }

OCtubre 29.-No hR mucho tuvimes la
vista del senior inspector de CuentaS mu-
nicipales. Como era de esperaF, NADIA
ancEmal encontT6 ca este munioipio. Bien
por nueatro diguO alcalde don EuBtoquio
Torres.
Aver tuVimos sl honor de yer eB.
tEechar las manoA. los acaudalRdoB co
merciantea de la Ciudad de Ponce, don
Guillsrmo sOhuck y don Mariana Vidal
que llegaron esta sn el tFen de la mana
ma en- asuntoH partiCulares.
LLAMA poderoBamenta Is atsnCi6n, el
hecho de que mientraB on eAts poblaci6n,
por cuaIquier inBigoifcaneia llusyenI6 grA-
mel las denuncias; en- log Campos donde Sc
dice que se cometen bastantsH delitoB Sc
rios, entire ellos, :el de eHtaFBe "tiEando de
la oreja & Jorge, pareCe que 90 mira con
Ia mayor indifsTencia, peFmanecisndo
abandonados por complete. Llamamos Ia
atsnci6n de Ia policia para que haga t0do
10 possible por cumpliE mejoP con suH
debeTes.
-Este coTEeBponRal Biente satifacci6n en-
manifestar que 81 meier pan que se con-
sumo hoy On ls isla 90 ell de Guayanilla,
bisn cocido , complete. VariaH veces be
viato detsnerEe tranBeuntes procuTar el
afamado pan 'sDoucha" por ser este de un
gugto 1abor exquiuito, debido la Bu'
perior calidad de harina , manteCa con
que 90 elRboFR.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-10-30
Ell SR. WILLOUGHBY
ter ma un in
fOrne.
COmpiends tOdas las OpsTaciOnss
del TssOro De Puerto Rico desde
Ia impIaRtaCi6n dell gObisTnO
civil.
sara 0nuIiaO 1 Washington para e0uOeInIsRtO
dol PrssldsntG.

EI actual secretario de Puerto Rico ss.
nor Willouhgby ha terminado un sxtsnso
informs que ha puesto "a en- manoS del
gobernador do Ia isIa, para ser remitido 6
Washington. CompTsnds detalladoG tTa.
bajoa del funcionsmiente del TeaoEo insu.
lar de IL isIa desde Ia implantaci6n del
gobisrno civil hRata el 80 de Junio dl
timo.
El senior WilIouhby ha estado al frente
del Dspartamento de Tesorerfs de Puerto
Rico duTants Cineo ANS , medic = duran.
te esa tempo sa han lido introducieudo Loo
cambios que ha estimsdo conveniantes
para el mejor deBenvolvimiento de ess i'm.
poTtRnte ramo de la administration pdbli'
ca de la isla.
81 refsrido informs es muy 6mpliO =
comprende todas Las opersciones efsctua'
das en- las fnanzRs del Tssoro de Ia isla
duTante 81 indicado tempo del gobierno
civil.