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The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Agricultural Measures.

. The House committee on agriculture
Monday made some favorable recon-
mendations. Among these are the bill
to provide that the president of the
Agricultural College shall not be a
member of the State Board of Agricul-
ture; for the better protection of bees
and the care of bee products and to
suppress injurious insects and plants.
The bill to place water commissioners
OIL the state list of salaried officers.
relieving the counties Of the expense.
was also recommended.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Land Board Attorney.

Warwick NJ Downing, a member Of
the Denver park board. was appointed
attorney to the state land board. The
governors choice for the place was
George Thorne, but he was overruled
by the other members of the board.
The governors wishes were also dis
regarded in the matter of specifying
the amount of time that the attorney
should give to the duties of his office,
the board voting down resolution re-
curing him TO devote one-half his time
to the work. The salary is $125 per
month
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Mrs. Lafferty,s Juvenile Bills.

The principal feature of the morn
ing session of the House Wednesday
was consideration of Mrs. Lafferty's
juvenile delinquency bills in committee
of the whole and several members took
exception to sections incorporated in
these bills, which are being pushed by
Judge Lindsey. A satisfactory COM
promise was reached, however, and the
three measures in question passed on
second reading.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
crinnle Creek DAMAGES.

Representatives of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners appeared before the
House Committee on appropriations to
urge the passage OF the bill presented
to pay the damages claimed for de-
struction of buildings and property dur
ing the Cripple Creek troubles. The
committee listened to a rehearsal of
some of the troubles and to the esti-
mates made OF the damage. Some of
the buildings injured were used by the
state troops at the time of the labor
troubles.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Maroaret WasIooica,.

One afternoon overheard my two
children talking about the Sunday
school lesson.
Dick, who was much smaller than
Margaret, believed all she said about
it. So he asked her what God looked
like. and she quickly answered.: God
looks like stalk of corn, because
mamma said he had ears on all sides,
and stalk of corn is the only thing
DelineatOr
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
1houohtful Child.

They are considerate youngsters In
England, as most people know. A lit
tie boy whose grandmother had just
died wrote the following letter, which
he duly posted: Dear Angels: We
have sent you grandma. Please give
her harp to play, as she is short.
winded and can't blow trumpet
London Tit-Bits.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
HOME TONIC FOR OLD PEOPLE

Wonderful results, eventually restor-
ing full physical vigor. are obtained
from the following: To one-half pint
good whiskey, add one ounce syrup
sarsparilla and one ounce Toris COM
pound. which can be procured from
any druggist. Take in teaspoonful doses
before each meal and before retiring.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Primary Election Bill,

The decussion of the primary cleo
tion bill in both houses has been long
and acrimonious. The principal con-
tention has been in regard to the NAM
ing of candidates at the primaries by
previous party conventions. The use
Of the Australian ballot at the pri-
niaries is also much disputed point
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

that constant feeling
of dullness and tired
ness, will find hope
in the advice of Mrs.
Mary Hinson of 81
Strother St, Mt.
Sterling, KY. Had
l not used Doan's
kidnpY pills / be-
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Secret Ballot for Primaries,

The House by vote of 3G to "a de-
cided in favor of tho Australian secret
ballot and cutting out party designa-
tions at the primaries. The ballot
must be a blanket ballot containing
the names of all candidates, with no
party designation whatever. These are
provisions of the amendment offered
by Mr.. Weiser.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Invention of Porcelain.

At display of porcelain in China
an exhibitor said that Chinese litera-
ture ascribes the invention of porce-
lain to period some 25 centuries be-
fore Christ. Foreign experts are by
no means certain that the art existed
before the seventh century of this era
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

Eith LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
lhe of the disease Catarrh blood consti-
tutional disease and in order must take
Internal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and directly upon the blood and
surfaces. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is not a Guack medi-
cine. 1t prescribed by of the best ply scans
IN this country for years and Is regular prescription
II Is composed OF the best tonics known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting directly on tn,
mucous surfaces The perfect combination OF thi
two ingredients Is what produces such wonderful re-
suits in curing catarrh Send for testimonials Tree.
+. j. CHENEY q CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, price f5c
Take Halls Family Pills Tor consultation.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Election Bills.

In the House Monday the committee
on elections gave favorable reports on
three bills presented by Mr.. Helbig TO
amend the election laws, to bring them
into conformity with the proposed pri'
mary election law.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

Even when the gates of prayer are
shut the gates Of tears are open:-
Hebrew proverb.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

Stiff neck. Doesn't amount to much,
but mighty disagreeabe. You've no idea
how quickly little Hamlins Wizard Oil
will lubricate the cords and make you
comfortable again.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS.
PAXO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any casa
of Itching. Blind, bleeding Protruding Piles IN
10 IL days money refunded. b0c.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

No harmful drugs in Garfield Tea, Ma.
turc's lnNntive-it is composed wholly of
clean. sweet. health.giving Herbs! For con-
stipation, liver and kidney troubles.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

It's good thing to have opinions
and it's better thing to keep the lid
on them sometimes.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

When a mans heart is broken by
woman he employs some other wom-
an to mend it.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
NEW STRENGTH FOR WoMEN's
BACKS.
How to Make a Bad Back Better.

Women who suffer with backache,
bearing down pain, dizzy spells, and
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

What you call temper in your wife
you call temperament in yourself
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

Aliens Foot-Easc. n Powder
For swollen, swcatinR feet Gives relief The
original powder for the feet. &c ut all Druggists.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
important to Mothers,
handsU Up!

Winks-Were you ever in railroad
holdup?
Blinks (seasoned traveler)-Yes; l
always go standard Pullman.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

We know of no other medicine which has been SO sue
cessfu in relieving the suffering of women or secured so
many genuine testimonials, as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
In almost every community you will find women who
have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pnkhams Veg
etable Compound. Almost every you meet has
either been benefited by it, knows one who has
In the Pnkham Laboratory at Lynn Mass are files con-
tanning million hundred thousand letters from
women seeking health, in which many openly
their own that they have reaned their health by
taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has saved
many women from surgical operations.
Lydia F. Pinkbams Vegetable Compound is made ex
clusivey from roots and herbs and is perfectly harmless
The reason Why is 50 successful is because contains
ingredients which act directly upon the female organism
restoring it to healthy and normal activity.
thousands of unsolicited and genuine testimonials such
as the following prove the efficiency of this simple remedy
minneapolis NIinn: :-"I great
IroMDes which caused weakness
n ysted read SO much of what Lydia Pinkhams
sure 1t would help help me wonder
1uly. within three months perfectly weliw
81 want this letter the benefits to be
Hfvfd Mrs IRON lydia ~ Pnhans Vegetable
Women who are suffering from those distressing ills
peculiar to their should not lose sight of these facts
Or doubt the ability of Lydia E. Pinfham's Vegetable
compound to restore their health.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

Some men have no excuse for being
sober when the lid is Off
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
IN MENIOKIlM

To-day is being observed as a Holt
day, Memorial Day occurring yester-
day, the banks are closed, the only
evidence of a holiday in Bluefield,
while in the larger cities ILany OF
the business houses have suspend
ed in honor of those who gave up
their lives for the cause during 1862
10 1865. those three years of terrific
struggle.
Many gray heads are bent in sor-
row for the comrades long since
dead and many woman, old and
feeble, feels the salt tears start.
borne back on the swift wings OF
memory, as she remembers the sol
der husband, strong i'm his youth
and proud in his strength. She re-
calls how he marched away to fight
for the cause he loved, to be borne
back to her, cold and stim in death.
He, andother sacrifice upon the altar
of patriotism.
Each year the ceremonies Incl
NO"''o D'N'i hOloH LAY SIO" SdiucI
for each twelve months adds graves
to those to which honor is paid Ana
thinner grow the ranks of those who
still survive to do honor to the he
rOes.
Many graves yesterday knew no
flowers, for the lost graves OF sol
diers are legion.
Yesterday was a day of memory
and of love and in the glory of it's
sentiment this nation OF ours is
blessed for the tenderness that finds
it's expression in the sweet honorin.
Of the dead.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
BARGAINS IN PRINTING
MACHINERY

Owing to the abandonment OF the
Job Printing business and the pur.
chase OF a large perfectin newspa-
per press, we offer for sale the fol
lowing machinery at attractive
prices. II interested write for par
ticulars:
One Babcoek Optimus cylindeI
press, in good condition, suitable for
small daily or weekly, or fer book
and job work
One Dexter folder.
Two Chandler and Price Jobbers
Sxl2, with steam fixtures.
One Chandler and Price Jobber
l0x15, with steam fixtures.
one Chandler and Price Jobber
l4x2O, with steam fixtures ami ',Le
fountain.
One Mercantile Addressing Ma
chine. good as new. SplanI!I fer
weekly paper or commercial pIip.s-
es.
one rs inch goth CeatIry Vic
Stitcher.
One 3-horse power Water Ml.or
in first class condition.
one 20-inch foot power Perfora.
tor.
Two Letter Copying Presses.
Address EVENING LEADER.
Bluefeld, w. Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
500 REWARD 500

The readers Of this paper viii D,
Pleased 10 learn that there is a leag,
one dreadful di ease that science bas
been able to cure in all its stage.
and that is catarrh Halls Ca,arrt
Cure is the only positive cure now
known TO the med cal fraternity O.
iarrh being constitutional disease
requires constitutional treatment
Hal Catafrh cure Is taken inter
naIly acting directly upon the bloDI
and mucous surfaces Of the system
thereby de- lroy.ng the foundation o.,
the disease. and giving the pates,
strength by building up tho cons +.
'ution and assisting nature fin do
ing its work. The proprietors have
So much faith 80 frs curative powe.
uat they offer ono hundred dollar
for any case that IT, fails 20 cu-.
Send for list Of tcsumoaisIs
Address T. CHENEY & co
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists. 75c. Take
Halls Family pills for consultation
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
PAUPERS INCREASE

London, May 31.-The steady
growth Of pauperism in not only
London, but throughout England
and Wales is shown in paper just
issued by the local government. ut
shows that the number OF paupers
at the end OF March OF this year
was greater that it has been at any
time since 1878. The following are
the figures:
1878, S53,6S9; 1888, 746,92S:
1898, 692, 1856; 1903, 1850; 1907
1856, 1908, SOS,295; 1909, S4O,-
962:
These figures only include the
peppers who are inmates OF work
houses or who are receiving outdoor
relief. They take no account Of the
paupers, lunatics and inmates OF fe-
yer hospital and infirmaries. The
casual paupers are also not includ-
ed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
DEDICATION At
TIP TOP, JUNE IS
Elaborate Preparations for
Interesting and impress
sive Ceremonies Incident
to Opening Of New M. E.
Church.

What promises to be one OF the
most interesting ceremonies OF its
nature held In this section in a long
while will be the dedication OF the
new NJ. +. church. south, at Tip Top
Sunday June Is. The occasion will
be observed By two services. morn
ing and evening. The first will be
notable by sermon delivered by
Rev. l.. VI. Cartwright, Of Graham,
at II o'clock. while at y o'clock
that night Rev. ID. Emory HawG,
pastor OF the Bland street Methodist
church here. will preach.
The new house of worship, of
which Rev w. w Hicks is pastor.
is one OF the most attractive in this
vicinity and one OF the largest con-
tributors was Les Brown. Through
he kind and liberal donation of Mr..
Brown the church is burdcned with
only small Indebtedness.
on the occasion Of the dedication
At which time everyone is earnestly
urged to be present to make the
event success and to encourage
the community. will be found all
of those who are interested in the
passionate and they are now making
elaborate preparations 20 receive
and entertain those who attend.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
THE SOUTH IL THE HOME or
TRUE MERCANS

In his long sail up the Mississippi
river to Natchez, in his extended
stay in the heart OF the south, Capt
John c. Fremont, commander OF the
battleship Mississippi, was not once
hred upon, although the American
flag foated over the battleship al
the way. There was no uprising o.
SX-Confederates Jand Captain Ere
mont didn't find any treason Turk
Ing along the levees or in the bush
es. This would bring relief to Rep
resentative Hoilingsworth, of Ohio
who had an idea that the picture
or Jefferson Davis would stir up the
insurgents all along the river. In
fact, Captain Fremont says that the
thing in the south that has i'm
pressed him most is the "Icve of the
southern people for the central gov
eminent and their unsectional patri-
otism"
The better people from other sec
tons know the south, the more they
realize that it is the most thoroughly
American section Of the country.
Thep preserve proudly the memory
OF their sons VINO fought for the
confederacy, they have no apologize
to make, and a great many still be-
lIeYe that what the men in gray
fought for was right, bur they are
devoted to their country. ana no.
where the American fla flies will
II IND more valiant and ready de-
tenders than in the heart of the
south Baltimore sun.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
WANTS
FOR RENT

One 7-room house on Powell st.
One Groom house on Powell st.
Two Groom houses on Allen St.
One Broom fiat with bath. Prince
ton avenue.
One Broom fiat on Park st.
One Groom fiat Princeton ave.
Two Broom fats on Beasley st.
Two store rooms Bluefleld ave.
One store room Pulaski st.
EASLEY Il WEST
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will he received by
'he Board OF Affairs OF the city Of
H.uohcld uatil the 5th day Of June
1908 az p. ~. for the construction
OF efanolithic sidewalks, IN said city.
The Board OF Affairs will reserve
the right 20 reject any and all bids.
! r. AKERS, Auditor,
By order Of the Board OF Supervisors
5-24 I'd
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
WEDDING BOUQUETS.

Plain or shower ~ brides roses.
lily Of the valley orchids or sweet
peas, made in a perfectly proper
manner Prompt shipments, salts.
ia'lIon guaranteed. Write, wire or
phone, Fallon, Florist, Roanoke,
va. 5-28-4t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids Will be received by the
Board OF Affairs Of the city OF Blue.
field until The 9Th day % June. 1905
az o'clock p. DO for 900 foot OF
hre hose The Board Of AFFAIR
VIII reserve tho right to reject ans
and all bids.
J T. AKERS, Auditor.
By order o. the Boar dOf Supervisor.
5-24-td
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

You pay IL high pricc--you dcs-
crvc the best quality. Insist on Mon
itor Pulverizcd and get your moneys
worth. It's all quality.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

LOST-Small shepherd pup two
months old, color light brown, with
white spot on head AMI white tip
end tail. Finder return to George
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

WANTED, 900 old feather beds
drop postal and let us call and sur
prise you in prices. S. Vaughan,
Central House. Bluefield, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

Two rooms for rent, furnished or
unfinished, lights, hot and cold wa
ter bath. Apply "a Rogers srteet
5-22-3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
TO MERCHANTS:

n you be quick We can CELL
you California Evaporated
Peaches and Prunes Cheap
ar than you have bought
them for ten years. Every
body likes them at this
season
Hun, Andrews g. Thomas 20
-24-ft BIucfIeId. ~ "a
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

WANTED-Laiies to call at 226
Bluefield avenue and have their
dresses made in an up-to-date style
by an experienced dressmaker. Price
reasonable. 5-24-4t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

WANrED-Room and board for
young man; private family preferred
VIII give references and will be
permanent. Address Y, p. o. Box
i7S, or care Evening Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

FOR SALE-One Is horse power
boiler. one s horse power engine.
both in good condition. Will sell
at bargain. Address Crystal Steam
Laundry. 5-25to6-1
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31
CRUSHED LIME STONE

and size made and delivered to any
part OF the city at reasonable
price by w. II. Coffman Coke Co.,
Bluefeld, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

FOR RENT-One up-to-date nine
room residence, with range. Good
location. X. Y. II. care Daily Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-31

WANTFD-A few mementos from
the chiffonier purchased az yester-
days sale. Will purchaser please
write, giving address, or call at the
law office OF j. p. Heptinstall.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-23

visit to Salt Lake City. some Of the
articles are fair. while others are filled
with bitterness. Among the former is
an article from Matilda Orr Hays APP
bearing in the Pittsburg Press, of
September 81 she tells OF her visit TO
Utah. among other good things she
states: "The Mormons are well up In
art. music and the sciences. The
buildings there are splendid examples
OF architecture. and the manner and
customs Of the people as far as ] have
learned are not so very much different
from those of any other American
citizens. The women appear in public
and the children are exceptionally
well educated. ..... In the Pittsburg
Gazette of September p is another
very favorable article IN which it has
the following good things to say about
The Mormon Way" Marriages
among Mormons rarely fail. Their
people are taught from first TO last
that marriage is a most sacred rite and
must be entered into through the
purest and best motives" The writer
Of this article has lived in Salt Lake
for several years and states when she
went there that she. set her mind
against believing anything good of
MormOns however, she goes on to
say; After living neighbor 10 Nor
mons for dozen years and more,
feel compelled to say that in the mat
ter of marriage. of faithfulness. and
love and care for children, they can
give non-MOrmons many pointers. They
do not recognize nor accept the double
standard of morals-one for women.
and one for men-which makes me
feel more or less ashamed of our peO-
pie in Pennsylvania"
Vermont. Jno T. Smellie. president,
33 W. St Paul St. Montpelier VT
At Morristown. Elders Don A. Pope
and Don G. Smith are meeting with
excellent success. They recently held
a well attended meeting in the Meth
odist church. President Smellie has
been meeting with the different elders
IN their various fields OF labor. he has
many good things to say of the work
OF the elders and the success attend
ing their labors. In Caledonia county,
he again visited at the home OF Mr..
Asa b. Mack and wife. cousins OF the
Prophet Joseph Smith. who are kind
and interested and appreciate their
relationship to the prophet Elders
Smellie and b. Cecil Gates had an in
teresting experience at Graniteville,
which is the location OF the immense
auarries from which the stone for the
Joseph Smith Uonument was taken.
and the elders. who had received an
invitation from one OF the owners TO
inspect the plant. and who were being
shown around, were accosted by an old
gentleman who stated that he had
seen Elder Smellle In a dream the
night before. and that he knew these
elders were men of God. As yet the
old gentleman had heard nothing
about the gospel. however. this opened
. H.. r. At.
some literature was left with him
EASTERN STATES MISSION.
c. r, DinwOodey. Secy.
Arrivals and AppOiniments--Lott T..
Russon, Lehi, Utah, TO New York con-
ference, John w. Peterson. SPRING
Vile, Utah, TO New York conference.
Transfers-Caleb j Squires. YER