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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02

Now, the Board paid about $4,000
for the large handsome. well ap-
pointed new school building on this
land. Mr.. Shott has said all this is
not worth $4,000. What does the
public think of man who will make
such statements as this? and evil
IDENTIFY for political effect. The facts
are. We paid $4,000 for the Austin
farm of 1--WE acres. sold our 44xSO
loot lot on Bland street for $3.50. 90
cash. This Bland street lot cost the
Board 5000. opplying the $3.50. 90
on the Austin farm. brings tho cost
OF the five acres to $3O5O.OO. The
Board has three standing offers two
for SlSO0.00 for half the lower side
OF the Austin land, and one OF
S22OO.OO for the same lower half.
Hence IL this lowe, half was sold
the upper half OF 1-2 acres on
which is the new school building
would cost the Board OF Education
$S50.00. Thus the Board would get
2 l-2 acres OF land sufficient for \
play ground for the children at 500
less than the price obtained for
the 44XS0 foot lot above referred
to. Has Mr.. shott made any bet
ter deals than this lately? Moro will
he said II necessary I'm another is
sue. If Mr. Shott will attend to the
Postofiice as closely and give the
public as good service as the Mem
bers OF the Board OF Education has
given the schools and school interest.
with the means at their disposal. I
think he will find It more profitable
and satisfactory.
w. II. THOMAS.
Member Board or Education.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
ALL THE PUBLIC
WILL TAKE NOTICE

We Wish to direct the attention OF
All tho public TO the statement I'm
th's paper I'm another place, of Mr..
H. NJ Stinson, republican member of
the School Board, which Mr.. stinson
furnishes over HIS own signature. as
TO the conduct of school matters. Mr.
Stinson wants justice done 10 NIL
and is willing and ready Co saw 40
IN the public print. How does this
statement sound to the citizens Of
this ofty-as compared with TO the
slanders hurled at the Board of Ed
ucation by the Telegraph? Read Mr.
sunson's statement, read Il careful
ly' lt Is manly and TO tho point
then draw your own conclusions.
and we think the unanimous opin-
ION OF every man, woman and child
VIII be that the Democratic" Board
as the Telegraph says, has done a
magnificent work I'm this district.
considering the small amount of
money they have had. with which
to do It, and not burden the peopIe
with school taxes.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
NRS. EDDY
DECLARED PALS|ED
COUNSEL FOR PROTESTING REL.
ArlVES SAY THEY HAVE
PROOF.

Boston, May 2.-Comscl for the
protesting relatives who seek an ac.
counting now declare they are i'm
possession OF absolute proof thai
MIS-. Mary Baker Q. Eddy has for
years been suffering from shaking
palsy" They say this afiiction.
coupled With her dread OF malicious
animal magnetism" has resulted IN
numerous bad spells az Pleasant
Niey despite the assertions to the
contrary" They will introduce med
zeal experts, one of thom we'll
known Boston physician, to substan-
tlate Their evidence along this line
at the court Inquiry.
Every day adds to their volume Of
data concerning their charges to the
effect that Mrs. Eddy has been
"swaycd by divers deluslons" since
early llfe. Proof OF these alleged
decisions" will he offered I'm the
form OF verbal testimony by persons
long rlosely Identified with the aged
leader OF Christian Science and by
much printed evidence and scores
" letters, many OF them submitted
without solicitation by public sym
pathizers i'm the action brought by
Mrs. Eddy's son. Mr.. Glover. and
his copetitioners.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
TO HONOR CON
FEOERATE WOMEN
MRS. JACKSON, MRS. MAHoNE
AND MRS. MACGILL TO RIDE
IN PARADE.

Charleston, s. c.. May Com
mander G. Irvine Walker, OF the
Army of Northern Virginia de-
partment, United Confederate Veter-
ans. has Issued the following gener-
al order:
The commander of tho Army of
Northern Virginia department,
cheerfully conceding to the wishes
OF the Commander-in-Ch and of
the United Daughters of the Con
iederacy, has abstained from .ap-
pointing a sponsor or maid of honor
FOR the reunion Of 1907. Bur II gives
him the greatest satisfaction To an
nounce to the comrades of the de-
partment that Mrs. Jackson. widow
or the immortal Gen. Stonewall lack
son; Mrs Malone, the widow OF the
gallant Gen. VIM. Malone. and Mrs
Lucy Lee Hill Macgll, the daughter
OF the heroic and beloved Gen A. p
HIill, all indissolubly associated with
the fame and glory OF the Army of
Northern Virginia, have mosl graci-
ously consented to ride at the head
OF the Department OF the Army OF
Northern Virginia on the occasion of
the parade at Richmond ON June 3.
when a loyal people will unyeil the
monument to and show their afrec-
ton for their great leader, President
Jefferson Davis.
Col. Harrison Watts. assistant
adjutant-genoral, Is charged with
the duty Of seeing that every at-
tention IS bestowed on these noble
women, whom we all cherish and
honor, and will personally escort
them IN tho parade
Tho adiutant-general as chief nj
staff, will ON the day Of the par,dc
further detail four of the stan of
the department commander to be n
special guard Of honor TO these dis-
lingulshed ladies.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
ABERNETHY
NOW OUT
EDITOR OF THE GAZETTE HAS
RESIGNED.

Charleston. May 2.-Mr Aber.
hethy' editor of the Charleston On.
zette, has severed his connection with
'he publication after service OF n
year or more, during which time
ne made many warm friends. also
number of personal enemies. Mr.
ADernothy has not YET concluded any
arrangements for Jtho future but
mas offers from newspapers In Pitts
burg, Washington and Norfolk Ho
may accept a position with the Vir-
ginian-Pilot, published mt the lattor
city.
While Mr.. Abernethy rendered his
resignation voluntarily It Is general
~ understood that he would have
been asked TO do so by those I'm
control OF the Gazette. Mr.. Aber.
hethy assumed n hostile attitude to-
ward the gambling evil and conduct
ed vigorous campaign against Il In
his newspaper
ms II Is understood was dis
tasteful, not only to people connect
ed with the newspaper but 20 the
friends of the gamblers. Then there
was friction between the editorial
and business departments OF the GA
zetto, which to some extent I'm
nuehced him to tender his resigna-
tion.
II VIII be remembered that Mr.
Abernethy conducted an investiga-
ton of gambling and openly alleged
that games of chance were being on
Grated I'm the city. Police Judpe
Wertz then summoned him 10 appear
as witness in police court. which
resulted In personal encounter be-
tween Mr.. Abernethy and Chief Mon
tague and 1T McGrath.
The two officers were relieved
from duty by Acting Mayor Hood
and later were indicted by the grand
jury for a misdemeanor. The case
was called In court on Saturday and
continued until the June term. Mr..
Abernethy states that he will return
nt that time to appear as n witness.
Mr. Abernathy is a young man of
pleasing address and strong person
atty He has great ability as news
paper man and Is bound TO succeed
wherever he may locate.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
IT IS A FACT

1t has come to pass I'm the history
Of Bluefield that the gang cannot
even get up a decent gathering after
having a brass band to parade tae
streets. The voters OF Blueheld
u no longer listen 10 their mis-
refresentation and attempted display
Of honesty They arc getting out
private letters appealing TO the col
ored people TO come TO their req
cue, but the cOlored man knows
his gang Of old, and will no longer
be led by their false appeals All
they want from the colored man is
his vote, after that they forget that
he exists
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
HOKE SMITHS
MISSION
SAYS HIS TIljF ABROAD HAS
BEEN SUCCESSFUL.

London, May After a tour OF
the continent during which visits
were made 10 Hamburg, Bremen.
Vienna and other places, with the
object of inducing emigration to
Georgia, Gov Hoko Smith and party
are making a brief sojourn here.
Gov. Smith told the Associated
Press yesterday That his trip had
been successful and that he had sue
ceeded in removing much prejudice
against emigration to the Southern
states. He said hc had been prom
ised that = nuHttr OF ships would
sail direct from European ports to
Savannah and that others would
make Savannah a port Of call. Some
good work had been done In Scot
land Whence '.c stream. or en- gra
ton to Georgia already had started
Gov Smith said 10 Was his inten-
ton to appoint agents at Hamburg
Bremen, Vienna Glasgow and othes
ports to encourage desirable emf
grants rho Governor and his party
viii sail for Sc" York tomorrow.
The entertainments planned by
The American colony were not car
ried out. owing 10 the brcvity o.
the visit hero. but the Governor
met many Anne leans and was 81
gues, in he distinguished strangers
gallery OF the House or Commons
Yesterday and also visited tho House
OF Lords
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
wHO9

Who IS chief Of police? w. P's
fathers brothcr-'n-law Who is spe-
sial police for iho n. e. w? w. P's
fathers brothcr-in-lav. who IS a
chief OF the FIRE department? w
P's. father who is a member Of the
fire department? ". P's brother.
Who is chief deputy sheriff? w =.
Who is assistant deputy sheriff? W
P's. Father and his two brothers
in-law Who is councilman from the
9Th Ward? w J.. 40 doubt if the
city Council had the selection Of
the pipo or"anist az the VI. r..
church w. J.. would have furnished
an applicant Tie would recommend
only the pure IN heart
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02

The idea that the gang and their
organ grinder Newspaper should
come down TO an appeal to the peo-
plei They have been usually here
tofore claiming that they we're the
masters Of the people. and have been
nourishlng their political whip over
the heads Of the people and dlcta-
ting as TO who shall rule. Now they
have actually become 80 frightened
that they are appealing TO the col
ored men who have been keeping
them I'm power when the colored
man deserts the gang Sc IS time for
the rest Of human nature 10 turn
the ringsters out
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
REGISTER OR YOU CANNOT VOTE
The liberty of free speech and GOOD eovernr,o.+
NOW. NesiStcr
CAN YOU STAND
SUCH DESPOTISM?
DO LIBERTY LOVING PEoPLE OF
BLUEFiELD ADMIRE THIS?

what explanation can Mayor n
T.. Carter give for wiring the "Man.
niacturers' Record" with referenee
to Mr.. Geo. Byrnes address before
the Democratic ClubY
He wired asking IL that paper
sent Mr.. Byrne here to make Demoi
cratic speeches, and asked for an
ANSWER QUICK"
This was done EITHER TO CLOSE
MIR. BYRNES MOUTH or TO sE-
CURE HIS CENSuRE OR DISMISS
AL.
Is this clean politics? is THIS AN
OPEN HONEST AND MANLY WAY
TO CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN? Is
this consistent with the sacred and
time honored principle, that free
dom OF speech shall be guaranteed
to American citizens?
Was Mayor Carter inspired by his
Official duty as Mayor OF Blueaeld
TO SEEK TO INTERFERE WITH
ANOTHER's EMPLOYMENT. or IN
TERFERE WITH ANOTHER,s
RIGHT or SPEECH? Or was Il
merely an act of public spirited
citizenship on Mr.. Carter's part?
Here is the wire that Mr.. Carter
sent to the Manufacturers Record"
Did your journal send Geo.
Byrne, of Charleston. here TO make
speeches for the democratic party?l
ANSWER QUICK"
f.. Il. CARTER, Mayor.
The Manufacturers Record did
not censure Mr. Byrne. but immedi-
ately sent him a copy OF Mayor
Carter's wire. They, or course. rec
ognized the fact that Mr. Byrne as
private citizen, has n right TO make
talk whenever he thinks proper.
Can this be anything but a method
to BRow-BEAT MR.. BYRNE INTO
sILENCE7 VIII the people stand
this? VIII they approve It at the
polls?
Has any man by virtue OF his Of
fee, or otherwise, the right to seek
TO close another's mouth upon po-
litical questions by such tactics?
Mr.. Byrne knew nothing OF the
AFFAIRS Of Blueneld He merely re-
sponded to the invitation OF the
Dmocratic Good Government Club
TO make an address He told the
people Of the corruption Of Charles
ton. and how II was overthrown.
This is not the only instance that
this method has been used by the
Gang I'm Bluefeld within the last
few weeks Is this the way private
citizens who come TO our town are
20 be treated IN this LAND OF THE
FREE, where the rights OF Liberty.
among which are freedom OF speech.
freedom Of thought. and freedom OF
The press, arc sacred?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
A SAD DEATH

Mr. G y Bell and his wife were
called to Norfolk last evening on a
sad mission BY wire they we're in-
formed OF tho sudden death Of their
daughter Mrs ~ A. Lee we ex
tend our deepest sympathies TO the
family Of the deceased. In this their
great bereavement The remains
will be inferred in Norfolk.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02

signed and delivered passes the title
to tho purchaser. whether recorded
or not. do not believe In partisan
ship in school matters as all the pub
lie is Interested hence. l wish to
see justice done to AL who have had
TO do with the management of
school affairs. hope the New
Board viii make as much progress
in the next two years as the pres
ent BOARD has made in the last two,
and We must do It to show t6e
public we know how TO do things.
L. NJ. STINSoN.
Republican Member Board of Edu-
cation, Beaver Pond District.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02

The Bluefeld gang OF boodIers
and ward politicians need not ap-
peal to the railroad men in their
despair The railroad men OF Blue
Held have them spotted. They know
Of the high handed manner In which
the gang has conducted the municl-
pal affairs Of this city in their own
interest and against the people at
large The gang has even attempt
ed to close the mouth Of the railroad
man and not allow him TO express
his opinion. u is poor comfort that
these political rlngsters will get
from the railroad men.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
4 CARD, ABOUT
SCHOOL MATTERS
From a Member o the
6oa q OF Education

AS all the public is Interested I'm
our Free Schools, or should be. and
as the Schools belong to the public
] deem IL advisable 10 make a state
ment for the public benefit, and for
their Information. have lived in
Mercer County for years have taught
school in the County myself, and
or many years have been well ac-
quainted with our school conditions.
specially i'm Beaver Pond District,
IN which is located the City OF
Blueneld. ! do not hesitate to say.
and am proud to say, that We have
more school houses, and better
quipped school houses at this time
han the district has ever known IN
IS history and for the past three
ears we have had as a whole, a
higher class Of teachers. better fit
ed for their work. and better schools
I'm all respects than ever before. T
viii further say, since / have been
member of the School Board for
the past two years ! have attended
most all the meetings, was present
when teachers and Superintendent
we're appointed, and have been i'm
close touch with Mr.. Calfee and
Mr.. Thomas. the other two mem
bers, all along and ] have never
known either Of them 70 snow any
craftsmanship In the appointment o.
eachers native West Virglnians
Who were competent I'm all cases
laye been given preference. be
iieve poll of the teachers will show
about as many Of one faith as anoth-
tr Political and religious points
we're never raised nor considered.
The best equipped teachers for the
position has been the consideration
With each OF u.s.
wish further TO say, I'm Justice to
Ir. Thomas, that ] have never
known any member Of School
Board to give more time. or take
more Interest in the work and we'll
fare Of the School than he has done
! know he has spent his own money
'n trying 10 secure the best teachers
20 be had for the City Schools
while ] am a Republican. i'm view
lhe hard work that has been done
by our Board ] want 10 see Justice
done TO all.
As TO the School Property. + have
Iaid on and surveyed most Of tho
lots myself. on which houses have
Deen built in the district. and bis
"ork has been done thoroughly and
me Board has school titles 10 ALI or
mem Very few II any Of these lots
were purchased In fee simple 7 know
OF the buying OF the School prop
efty in Bluefeld. aH Of which wac
purchased straight-out. deed made
ana recorded at the Court House ir
order also know the law nro
Vides school property IS not spbioct
To t'XatioH hence cannot bo soId
Tor taxes. as it is state Property and
q proper and sufficient deed boIno
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
Dear Mr.. Customer

When you go into the market to buy house-wbat do
do? DO send for estate agent and saw Won
want house costing so much-and buy it FIVE minutes
without invesugatng7
certainly
You want to know all about the house who brut f.
used the style of bouea II is who
has it for sale-and
Then the house-you examine It toorouqbIv-
into the corners, sound the walls examine the
plumbing.
inspect It carefully md outside
Now, why not be HALF careful when Won brr clotb
ingdoesn't the foundation your house res, on tho cloth
Ing buy? would give to the buying Of clothing
fraction Of the buying of house
there would be the helter-selter, buzz saw emf
hastily basted together clothing that clogs the nova
days
That Is all except HART, sCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTH.
ING.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02

One honest republican. who can
not bc waved by the misrepresenta-
tions OF fhe gang comes out and
defends The democratic school
board against Che false accusations
Of the rine He states facts I'm to-
days Issue which the gang should
read with shame.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
WHY?

Why have the city drafts been
going mt a discount?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-02
CAN'T ANSWER.

How did w. r., E. E. G. and E.
B. get their street car stock?
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-06

Try Gron,rr's Home Cured
Hama.
The best OF msnls put up in
The best style ut Parma Meat
Market.
The library will be open at 2
. cl Dck eicn Saturday afternoon
Persons wishing books changed
may call at that time.
You will find the most refresh
.Ug of cool summer drinks and
delicacies kept by Miss Grace
'eiraves at the Opera House Par
lor.
When you have anything to
sell that requires the services OF
IN auctioneer call on, or write,
J. A Baker, Caldwell.
Now is. the timeto get your fish
aud game licepses. They are is
sued by Judge J. Il. Kerrick. II,
you lail to get II license, don't
olane the officers il you ct
punched"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-06

Many u our citizsus ATTENDED,
the ball game at Caldwell Sun
dny, and saw one of the best ex
hititions OF pitching ever sesn or
a western diamond. Caldwell Ind
imported fiigginbotl,ain. The
champion pitcher from Puget
Sound, and johnson. Weiser'S
phenomenal 10-ySur-old, wns
IN ths box. Johnson w..s clearly
outciassssu by iIigginbottnru.
but as gave a marvellous exllibi,
ton. nevertheless, shutting Cald.
well out Tor 10 innings, III the
Iust hah 81 the ! IN Caldwell ~
cured a run on an error by sn,
lnfis1ter, and ended the game.
Johsson holds the worlas rec
ord Of 81 innings pi, el.~d = ishout
4 score ngniIsst him. In this
snws H"uson u the Nnmpa team,
KENT hshind the bnt for Caldwell, /
Shkh caused Weiser to protest, |
'ut the protest wss not allowed.
IL Caldwell tho cd "a ,el.. .,
rom Npnp1. Ov ~ 2O0J 4
! with sed am
The standing OF the teams II
" follows
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-06

| Wednesday morning csrl Dn'
dridgo and Bill English started
of the grand celebration. They
secur.d q giant drecnlcker, lit IT,
and placed IL cracked crock that
Carl couldn't sell, over ", and
rtsppeJ buck to watch results
They only discovered where one
piece OF the crock went. but they
are not looking for the rsst. Tie
Que they found went through u
$50 plate glass window IN the
City Drug Store, and they have
not celebrated since.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-06

considerable complaint ha,
hitely bern made that time ofnr
risnloftrslins has not been poste
IN the O. :. l.. station ut pnrniu
4 law passed by she last legisla,
tur requires the dispatcher to
notify the agent under Il penalty
$500 fine Failure OF the agent
10 post the notice n,ny result in
go tine for e,tcll ofiensc. The
law relating to the agents duty
reads az follows
Sec. 2. Every operator, agent
or person in charge of the tele-
graph station, shall post IA no
ice III "A CONSPICUOUS place in the
station or waiting room, and
when such telegraph station is
connected by telephone With the
central exchange in any town
or city, he shall promptly notify
such central exchange how late
he delayed train is running"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-06
People .ae Events
BEING BRIEF RECORD OF rHE FAST WEEK


See Judge Kerrick and gss thai
Fish ind Game License.
Attorney 4. B. scattsrdny wa.
down from Caldwell 'russdny.
+. c. Payne returned Tussd a,
from n visit to lllinois4
! Mrs. R. II. Stockton visited I,m
daughter, Mrs. DR.. Waldrop, at
Caldwell this wsek.
Apply to Frank W. Hawkes. for
good pasture for horses. 40
cows t'lkep.
Il. u. Stockton mud daughter,
Mrs. laura stnrcller, went 70
i'"lse for he Fourth.
GOOD goods Mt right pricss all
The time.
Gssl AssesStile 10.
rhs body ~ Hssman Lovu,ssv
who WAS recently dr.wssd ut
Nysss, VIM found lnst Saturday
near the I'aystt4-UntArio ferry. |
II yon want tho bsst yet the
Mccormick.
Gem Mercantile 20. |
Mr.. uud Mrs: C.. J. Strickland |
and MIR. and Mrs. j +. Rowland |
81 Caldwell, were visitors on the
Fourth.
City Livery & Feed Stable
Druy Line in connections Haul
ing done to any part oftiie couu-
try. Independent phone.
Grant Hand, proprietor.
IL. ". Mansfield, the veteran
Nalnpa editor, was in the city
Monday. Mr.. Mansfield recently
sold the Nnmpn Leader-IIcrald,
'nd the Evening Leader to N.
jenness OF Iowa. Hestuted that
>ampu WAS going to Guido the
'and AT the big celebration on
he Fourth.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-06

I'M baseball contest a the pic
nic grounds Oh tho Fourth be-
tween the lslarrisd nseD and ths
unmarried men, the latter got II
IN the solnr plexus by II score oi
10 to 7.
! A few days AGO Gorge y.
Rowan received u letter from
his parents in Pennsylvania,
stating that they had been clllor-
oiorn,rd while sleeping in their
residence and robbed u aconsid
"ruble sum Of money. As they
are both quite aged the effects OF
the shock and thu action Of the
drug were qrite severe. 10 say
nothing 0f the loss Of the money.
WHICH shey soxld IL afford ~ ios.,.
II y0u wx,st = Aslisioss dish q
tre (sssm, " ~ ist-scli drink of
Soda Water. call on Miss GraerI
Grnss~ at the Opera House i'sr-
lUr.