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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-02-02
Country:

country
] think 1t is better to live in the
country because in the country you
can go hunting, fishing and go in
swimming, you get out and take in
exercise and breathe the fresh air
and in the city there are large build
ings all around you and the air that
you get, someone has already breath
ed and there is more sickness in the
city. In some cities there are peo-
pie that have never been on the
ground. When they are walking on
sidewalks, they are cement and the
streets are paved. In the country
you can have a garden and in the
cities all the garden they can have
is on top OF a house and you can
have a front yard with flowers in it
and in cities the houses are nearly
all right up on the side walk and
they will not have any room to put
flowers. In the country you can go
to school and when IL rains yt
get out and run around and go down
to the creek and watch the water
fan and watch the foam and catch
crawfishes and play with them and
lin the city they have pipes to carry
the water off as fast as &C. falls and
In the country you can work and
you are always healthy
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-02-02

tie men and women. The citizens of
Ennis, am sure are and ought to
be proud OF their school.
Our next school was at West Point.
Mr.. l.. c. WATSON is the teacher this
year.
] take pleasure in stating that
this is one OF the best schools in
Scurry county. While the school
is not as full as 1t ought to be, yet
IL is real live school. Some small
children. some a little bit larger
and on up to grown pupils, and more
attentive pupils, never saw in
school room, perfect order and ev-
cry one knew their lessons and got
right up and told what they knew.
| found pupils from the primer to
geometry and Mr.. WATSON was hand
ling them fine, and the children APP
preciate the efforts of their teacher
and are going to school for the good
they can get out of 1t. | find a un-
tied effort between teacher, trus-
tees and pupils, which always in
sures good school.
Bethel school was the next with
Miss Rosie Black as teacher, and
just such houseful of bright boys
and girls, you never did see. OF
course most of them are small, but
there are a few large ones. the girls
on the right and the boys on the
left. AS / went in the same usual
work was going on among the pup
lis and | was not very long in find
ing that the teacher and pupils we're
in one accord, and each loved one
another and II was a pretty sight
TO see a little tot tiptoeing across
the room with his finger on a hard
word to The teacher for the correct
pronunciation.
Splendid lessons, good order and
plenty of work for both teacher and
pupils, Bethel has a good house and
is located in one OF the best school
districts in Scurry county. Teacher,
trustees, patrons and pupils all a.
gree that the school is fine. Miss
Black is a splendid teacher and I
know II must be a pleasure to teach
| Just such manly boys and lady like
| girls.
Martin was our next school with
Mr.. Allen Grimes as teacher. There
are not so many pupils enrolled but
the way they are working. Mr..
Grimes is one OF our best educators
and he knows just what to do In a
school room to advance pupil. !
reached there Just in time to witness
spelling match in which one half
the school lined up against the 9th
er half, and every child took part
none excused, and the good spell
ing they did have a pretty sight
TO see a little six year old girl stand
ing in line with the larger ones and
she did some spelling too, was not
afraid, but would spell every word
out loud and distinct The school at
Martin is getting along nicely and IT
would do anyone good TO go and
watch the work Of these Sright
girls and boys
But one thing that we noticed IN
all the schools up TO date is that
rs they have not the attendance that
they have not the attendance that
hey should have. or course the pref
ty weather necessitates some of
them staying at home to finish gath
ering the cotton. but as a whole the
schools are getting alons fine and ]
do hope and trust that every child
I'm scurry county will be able TO get
a school ere long.
/ will give you a report OF my
next weeks work In the next issue.
Respectfully,
FRITZ r. SMITH
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-02-02
FbJvANNA NEWS ITEMS.

special correspondent o..
J. s. Petty brought in 9 bales of
cotton to ship for j. X. Mitchell of
Gail the first of the week.
II. A. Kincade from Gail came
in Thursday to meet his daughter
Miss Ola who has been visiting the
East for several days.
Mr.. A. M. Weems moved to his
farm three miles southwest OF town
Friday.
Mr.. l.. f.. Pyatt made a business
trip to Snyder Thursday.
There has been some scare about
scarlet fever but to date there has
not been a case in town.
Mr.. ]. A. Staveley made a trip to
Snyder Thursday and returned Fri
day.
Mr.. Jesse Wilson and DR.. ]. o.
Lane opened up new real estate
company and will go under the
name OF Exchange Land Comp my.
a.. p. Surratt has traded hisdwell-
ing. store and stock of groceries to
Mr.. w. J. Nunlee OF Bronte for
farm in that country. He will move
his family soon. We regret to lose
them while at the same time we wei
come Mr.. Nunlee and family
Rev. S. Shaw, the presiding elder
of the Methodist church held quar-
terly conference at Fluvanna Sat
urday and Sunday.
The Tax Assessor of Scurry coun-
ny has been circulating around with
the tax payers OF this precinct this
week assessing taxes.
Mr. and Mrs. d. a Jones went to
Snyder Saturday and returned sun
day
Rev. j. II. Ta,e filled his regular
appointment at the Presbyterian
church Sunday.
j.. +. Pyatt, Joe Stephenson and
Dr j o. Lane made business trip
TO Snyder Wednesday.
Mr.. l.. ID. Moss and family came
I'm on Mondays train and will move
out to their farm seven miles west
OF town. Mr.. Moss was once a resi-
dent of Scurry county and moved
back to Terrell two years ago but
he never got the Scurry county few
er TO leave him so he had to move
back, that is the story OF all, once
always.
S. II. Kelsey representing the h.
o. Wooten Grocery Company came
in on Mondays train on his regular
weekly visit with our merchants.
Mr. j. NJ. Hunter. manager OF the
Higginbotham-H Harris Lumber Co.
moved his family from Snyder
Monday and will occupy the house
vacated by Mr.. A. NJ. Weems in the
south part OF town. Mr.. Hunter has
many friends in this part OF the
county and all welcome him ana
his family into our midst.
Mr.. L. S. Landrum made a trip
to Snyder Monday and returned
Tuesday.
The Fluvanna parties that are
now prospecting down in old Mex
leo write back that they are well
pleased with that country.
Mr. F. NJ. White. agent for the
X. S. & P. Company at Dermott
and also the tOwnsite man paid Flu
'anra a visit Monday. p. NJ. cant
Keep from doing what We I'll should
90 when We are away from home
that Is. always boost your own town
and country.
Miss Pearl Gift visited Mrs. II. n
Haynes Saturday and Sunday. she
is teaching the Fullilove school this
term.
j. A. Wilson sold HIS interest In
me hotel TO Homer Nesbett. Mr.
Wilson moved TO the BAH place
next TO the Methodist church. This
house was recently vaca,ed BY T.
?. Pyoatt
hr. W. r. Croft Is stiii confined
70 his room from an attack Of rheu-
uausm
Nr ia Mrs. r. W Park from
ne Cham community visited their
oa1shier rs. r. C Hay sunday
~ and Mr.. w. b. Dane end
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-02-02
The sound Sleep VI Good Health.

Int 0OUnU 0IttU UI VUUW H'NIIH'
IL is not for those suffering from
Kidney Ailments and irregularities.
The prompt use OF Foley's Kidney
pills will dispel hackache and rheu-
matism. heal and strengthen. sore
weak. and ailing kidneys. restore
normal action and with g. kesith
and strength. Mrs NJ. F. SALISBURY.
Sterling 1ll.. says. 70 suffered great
pain en- my back and kidneys. could
not sleep az night and could not
raise my hands uver m head Bbt
two bottle c. Flicys i-i4nov Pi:'s
cured me. snyder DRUG Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-02-02

But SimmOn s. Liver
delightfully."- pleasant
is thcroueh. Cons
hilliOusness goes.
lln yellow tir
once. used m
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-02-02

Foley Kidney pills will cure any
case OF kidney or blodded trouble
not beyond the reach OF medicine. No
medicine can do more.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Wilson Doesn't Run in Spots.

Governor Wilson is q candidate in
every state in the nation, and wherever
he has failed Of victory. he has. run q
strong second. In every state he is
either first or second choice. In the
number of votes cast by Democrats
who have participated in Presidential
preference primaries, Governor Wilson
has outdistanced all Of his rivals. Mr..
Clark was not q candidate in Ohio, he
is not 4 candidate in North Carolina,
which is holding county conventions
this week, and he Is not q candidate in
q great many of the other states that
are to hold primaries or conventions.
Mr.. Underwood likewise Is only running
in spots. While Mr.. Harmon was given
clear field IN Ohio. Mr.. Underwood
has the right Of way for the combina-
ton in North Carolina. Gov. Wilson
is running everywhere. and be not only
leads 10 the number Of delegates Al
ready chosen to the convention, but he
has By far q greater popular vote than
any Of the other candidates, who are
running here and there
Each day it Is made more apparent
that Woodrow Wilson Il the man whom
the Democrats must nominate at Balti-
more
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Help the Ball Team.

Charles Town has the material
for first class base ball nine and
it is up to its citizens to see thai
it is properly encouraged and sup
ported.
It takes money for uniforms
travelling expenses, guarantees
&c, and no better investment car
be made by our business people
than to see that Charles Town
keeps step with its neighbors By
backing its home nine.
Its a great and a manly spori
and those who for love of the
game and Of their home town are
trying to carry Charles Towns
coIors to the front, should not
have to ask twice for help to de-
fray the necessary expense Of the
team.
So let every one go down in his
pockets and contribute as he may
BE able and dat NON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30

~ q y ~ z. -.
The valley Of Virginia Is fair enough
for me,
The valley of Virginia in the Dixie land
Of Lee
Its roses hre 20 lovely. and living roses
there
Walk in the Dixie gardens with the red
rose in their hair,
The valley Of Virginia.
Where Shenandoah sings.
And days 60 BY in beauty
Of the sunlight on their wings
The valley of Virginia Is good enough
to know
In all the changing seasons from the
blossoms to the snow;
But when its springtime yonder on the
blue Virgins hills,
The valley Of Virginia is q dream tRhs
lifts and thrills,
The valley of Virginia.
In the midst of that sweet song
Where lovely Shenandoah
'Twixt the blue hills rolls along.
The valley Of Virginia in the Dixie LAND
of Lee
Is like a land of Eden when the bios
SONS dance in glee;
The wheat fields crown and deck, ane
adown the dewy morn
In green and gorgeous phalanx march
the captains of the corn.
The valley Of Virginia.
That takes US back in dream
Along the Shenandoah
When the morns IF Maytime
CLEAN.
The Valley of Virginia, and the blue
hills where it lies
Beneath the morning splendor of thu
bright blue springtime skies;
That valley of the shadows where still
march in shapes of gray
The boys of Marster Robert from tn,
dreams=of Yesterday,
The valley of Virginia
Where down tho dwindling year,
The Shenandoah singeth
And the heart forgets its tears
The BeratztoUn Bard
Was 1t worth the price !?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
The Annual Miracle.

Attention Of The Agnostic Pointed to
The Wonder Of Spring.
From the Albany Times Union.
Funny thing about miracles. None
of them ever happens in our time. They
all occurred in Biblical days, = observes
the agnostic. But is he quite right?
Are not miracles happening all the
time Let's take look about US right
now in this bright May weather.
!. Come, " says Spring, talking to the
little blind roots smuggling down in the
brown earth. Come, wake up, sleepy
heads !! Get to work p
But we are cold, says the roots.
I'll send you my golden sunshine, =
says Spring.
'<But we are thirsty p object the
roots.
''pll send you my silver rain, " says
the gentle taskmistress.
And what with the warmth and the
moisture and the balmy airs, the mir
.acte is wrought. Down there under
the earth those wonderful alchemists,
the roots begin work. Laboring with
the same materials. each picks and
chooses those things that it needs. Anc
one accomplishes the miracle of vic.
let's blue. And one other the sweet
miracle of roses grace and blush anG
fragrance. And another the jaunty
jonquil.
Miracles? In what manmade dye
watts are we achieving such colors ? In
what laboratories are we creating such
wonderful perfumes There are mir.
acles all the time if we but have evet
to see and hearts to understand.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
LET the Called Jade Vince
Our Withers are Unwrung.

The opposition of the corrup-
tionists is a badge OF honor to
those who stand for the right.
There are certain parasites of
which no notice can be taken IN
decent society.
Neither can the venom OF those
whose pachydermatous con-
sciences have been. pric ked, from
whose faces the mask has been
torn and who are squlrmlng under
the contempt OF their fellows, be
dignified with notice by the I'M
subsidized press.
Those whom indecent y1tupera-
ton seeks for its mark can rest
assured that their efforts to ex-
pose the true l1lwardness OF exist
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Howard Sutherland.

Next week the Republicans have their
State wide primary and 1t promises tc
be lively one. 5
Among other nominations to be voted
for is that of Congressman at Large,
to which Office State Senator Howard
Sutherland aspires. 1t is too bad that
SO good man is foredoomed to be de-
feated by Democrat in November,
bnt if character and ability count at
the Republican primaries Senator
Sutherland will be nominated hands
down.
Clean, able and consistent, he rep
resents the best type of citizenship.
His work for good road Legislation has
deservedly increased his popularity.
Those who differ with him politically
hope to see him succeed in his aspra-
tions for nomination, even if they can
not as party men support him at the
polls at the general election.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
The Town Election.

Last week the VETS carried
their ticket through electing the
Mayor and three Councilmen in a
very close vote.
The election was fairly held
and free from disorder, thanks to
the method provided for holding
it by the present Council.
A change of one vote would
have resulted in freedom from the
saloon in Charles Town for at
least another year.
Those who believe that condi-
tions have been vastly improved
both from moral and bust
ness standpoint by the abolition
of the saloon and its influences,
during the past twelve months,
will proceed to pick their flints
and go at it again. y
A majority Of the Unite citizens
wbo Voted last week, uoted against
the saloons, 50 if they are forced on
the community again it will be blythe
negro uote.
Paste that in the back Of your
hat for future reference, you who
believe in white supremacy
Nothing is ever settled until it
is settled right.
Every fight for better civic con-
ditions has its temporary set
backs. But the final triumph OF
the forces opposing the saloon
and its political partners is as
certain as that daylight follows
dark.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
For Secretary Of State.

VIM. H. Sawyers, of Summers Coun-
ty, aspires to be Secretary of State OF
West Virginia, and his chances of Sc
curing the Democratic nomination for
this Office, at the Huntington Conyen-
ton, are flattering,
Mr.. Sawyers is.weA known to the peo-
pie of West Virginia. as an old news
paper man, the products Of whose pen
have been read by his fellow Democrats
with pleasure, for many years.
Many Of the craft think that it is
about time, that those who fight the
battles OF Democracy IN the press,
should receive consideration at the
hands Of theparty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Pullman Arrangement.

Commencing May 18th, Pullman Sleeper
Service will be established Winston Salem,
N. c., and New York. via Shenandoah Val.
ley, Hagerstown, Harrisburg and Phila-
delphia, leaving Winston Salem 200 M,
daily; return service leaving New York
1874 p. M, and Philadelphia 1853 p. m
Sleeper now Il. 70 operated Gary y. Va. and
New York will be- changed to Gary and
Philadelphia. First class service for Allan
tic City, New Jersey Heashore Resorts and
the North Dining cars GARY and Shenan-
doah. w. B. BEVTEL,
May 23-3t Gen Passenger Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
A Splendid Man.

The militant democrats of Mcdowell
county instructed for Col. 1. E. Merney
for delegate at large to the Baltimore
convention. They could hardly have
made better selection. Col. Tiernay
IL one of the BIG democrats Of the state,
loyal and truein his principles, straiGht-
forwarded and upright in his conduct.
and possessing in full measure the
confidence OF his fellow men. Col.
Tierney will prove splendid represent
alive of the West Virginia democracy
ct Baltimore Hassstington AdUertiser.
We heartily endorse every word of
the foregoing Eulogium.
There IS not better nor 4 Drawer
Democrat within the confines of the
State than Lawrence Tierney.
EDITOR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Charles Town Election.

In the corporation election held last
Thursday, the result was as follows:
For Mayor-First Ward, John s.
yesterday S.; Clarence D. Eby 81;
Councilmen. G. E. Conrad "a. Clayton
Z. Haines 81; For Mayor Second Ward,
John S. yesterday IS; Clarence D. Eby
54; Councilman. R, D. Shugart IS, G.
q Miley s.: For Mayor Third Ward,
John s. yesterday "a, Clarence D.
Eby 70; Councilman, Or. G. L. Skinner
SO. a. C Page 80. The newly elected
Mayor and Conncilmen win be sworn in
next month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
A Card From DR.. Vending.
Charles Town, May q

Charles Town, May 27.
Editor Free Press
Recently you were kind enough to
advocate my selection as delegate to
the Baltimore Convention, and at the
time | indicated my willingness to
serve. / have justreturned today from
two months absence and learn that my
summer engagements will be such that
l cannot attend the Convention, even if
l were honored with election as a dele
gate.
Yours very truly,
GEORGE R. VENDING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
Gilkeson Withdraws From Senatorial
Contest in this District.


To the Democratic Voters of Hamp-
shire County:
When it was known that the other
counties of this Senatorial district con-
coded to our county the nomination for
State Senator, supposed they would
also concede to US the right to decide
who our candidate should be, and post
pone their deciaion until Hampshire had
acted, or that they would appoint dele
gates to the Senatorial Convention un-
instructed, So that they could nominate
Hampshire choice. That seemed to
me fair and right.
But, in both Jefferson and Berkeley
counties, they have acted otherwise. in
advance Of Hampshire, and ignored her
right to select her candidate; and both
of these counties have decided in favor
of Mr.. Kump. whether he is the choice
of Hampshire or not; and their votes
are enough to nominate him.. however
Hampshire and Morgan might now vote.
AS / have said before, the whiskey
people, the distillery and saloon inter-
Isests OF these two counties decreed and
demanded that should be beaten.
And my defeat and Mr.. Humps elec-
ton is the result Of the work of tie
machine organization under their in
huences and control, in recognition Of
that demand.
Yes, their interests are in control in
this district. !.
They have made the fight. and have
won, and the victory is theirs
| ] had expected that result in Berke-
LEY county, and made no contest what
ever in that county, but | was not
aware, until got into this campaign,
that the influence and power existed so
largely in Jefferson county. / had ex-
l.pected better conditions there.
However, the fight is over. Those
two counties gave Mr. Kump the norni-
nation; and it would useless and foolish
for me to pursue the matter further.
have no disposition to put forward
any further effort myself; and / will
not ask my friends to do so. when there
| is nothing now involved except the mere
matter of a personal compliment BY
their support.
While would appreciate that. it is
not of sufficient Importance to me to
justify further, otherwise useless con-
tention.
!, therefore withdraw from this con-
| test.
take THIS opportunity of again ex-
pressing to the people of this county
my grateful appreciation of the evil
dences OF kindness 10, and their conf.
dence in me, manifested SO many times
in the past. and for the assurances Of
their support at this time, that have
come to me from all parts Of the coun.
ty.
Very respectfully,
H. B. GILKEsoN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-05-30
If Not Wilson, Then Bryan.
A Word 70 Conservative Democrat
Aneut The Presidency.

- Wsoku 20 sApmteFVeuYe Rem0Gt0t8
Aneut The Presidency.
From the Springfield Republican, ]
If Governor Wilson were nominated
at Baltimore he would be sure of Mr..
Bryan's sincere and whole-hearted
support. He would be able to hold the
radical wing Of the Democratic party
to the support of the Democratic
ticket. There would be no repetition
of the Parker campaign of 1904, when
1000, 900 Bryen Democrats. it was esti-
mated, voted for Roosevelt or stayed
away from the polls.
1t is not necessary to "outpoint''
Roosevelt in an appeal to the discon-
tented voters of the country. But it is
necessary for the Democratic party, if
it is to win against him. to keep its
own radicals in the fold. Governor
Wilson could do it. He is owned by
no boss. He stands for the peoples
rule. He rs controlled by no inter
est. :" He is at swords points with
Wall street. He is sufficiently pro-
gressive to make ridiculous a charge
that the 'reactionaries could enfee-
BILE his good intentions. Even La
Toilette, estranged from Roosevelt,
conld support him.
But. at the same time, Governor Will
son conld be presented as foil to Mr..
Rooseyelt's most blatant excuses. He
has always opposed the recall Of
judges and the recall of decisions; he
could make mincemeat of the Colonel's
rev natlonalism;" he could stand for
certain wise custom" while the
Colonel was standing for three Presi-
Dental terms. with a fourth and fifth
IN prospect. On the tariff issue he
,, could eat the Colonel alive. As cam
paigner, NO other Democrat could sur
pass him in the intellectual clarity,
precision and effectiveness of his spoken
appeal. As aforensic antagonist he is
| a kind such as the Colonel has never
encountered.
Governor Wilson presents an extraor-
binary opportunity for the two wings
of the Democratic party to unite on 9
basis that shall make the party an eff
Gent instrument for social and political
progress on truly Democratic lines and
an incompatible defense of the republic
against a Roosevelt dynasty. The
Democratic attacks on him because OF
his attitude toward the initiative and
referendum in the several States seem
petty in the extreme, We regard him.
on the whole, as q fresh. invigorating
and entirely sane influences in the DEM
Eocratic party, and the political situation
| is apparently shaping itself in way to
make his merits as candidate so con-
spicuous that one must marvel at the
witless prejudice against him which
Democrats here and there have allowed
themselves to entertain.
f. Have conservative democrats thought
of this that if they don't take Wilson.
Bryan may be forced upon them II
they destroy Wilson, what shall it profit
them