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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mrs. Nancy Billups, Miss Ida
Billups, Miss Leila Snyder, of
Louisa, Ky, and Miss Matte Nc
Clure, of Gallup, Ky, are guests
of the family of Isaac Bloss.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

There was a mad dog scare on
our streets Monday, but the canine
eluded the crowd that was after
him and escaped death by secret
ing himself under the walk at
Henry Adkins corner. 1t turned
out that the dog had been fighting
and was not mad. However, we
have entirely too many dogs for
ono town and We would not be sur
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mr.. A. E. Buck, the efficient c.
d o. agent, now occupies the Mil
lender property on East First
Street, formerly occupied by E. c..
Scaggs.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The festival given by the band
boys at the Baptist church last
Friday evening was greatly enjoy
ed by those in attendance. About
1920 was the amount realized.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Wayne county Democrats do not
seem to have great deal of patriot
ism. They held their convention on
Memorial Day, which is a national
holiday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The announcement Of +. A..
buckingham for clerk of the Coun-
ty Court appears in this issue of the
ADVANCE. Mr.. Buckingham is
well-known to the people Of Wayne
county and any extended notice Is
unnecessary. He made the race on
the Republican ticket two years
ago for County Superintendent of
Free Schools and was really elected,
but counted out. lie is sober, hon
est, industrious and thoroughly com
petent to fill the position to which
he aspires and il nominated we feel
confident will be triumphantly
elected.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hale, ac-
companied by Mr.. HIS mother, of
Whites creek, were visiting relatives
in our town the latter part of last
week.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Rev. E. A. Davis filed the pull
pit at the Seventh Avenue M. E.
church, at Huntington, last Sun
day-morning and evening; con-
sequentIy there was no preaching
service in the Ceredo NJ. L. church
on that day.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mrs. Synthia Williams and Lii
lie Houchins, the little daughter
of Arthur Houchins, will leave
Saturday, June 9th, to visit rela-
tives in Virginia for a couple of
months,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

John Scaggs was down from
Charleston last Sunday-with new
suit and new wheel. John is evil
IDENTIFY doing well in the "capital
city"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mr.. Wayne B. Ferguson, who has
been at the hospital at Columbus,
Ohio, for the past week under
treatment for stomach trouble, re-
turned home Monday greatly i'm
proved.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The boys played huge joke on
the proprietors of the Merry-go-
round the first night last week the
machine was put in motion. They
got about twenty-five rides on old
bakery and water tickets.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Joe Davis one-story dwelling on
East Second Street has been re-
painted. Our good looking young
friend, Mr.. w. w. Num-, will oc-
cupy it.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mrs. Frank Mott and daughter,
Wynemah, visited relatives and
friends in Ashland the latter part
of last week.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

prised If something serious does
not occur in the way of hydropho-
bia one CT these days.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The town authorities will go
right ahead doing their duty, re-
gardless Of the fault-fnder aud
chronic grumblor.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mr.. Bert Robbins and Miss An
ma Fuller we're present at the Chap
Robbins wedding at Catletts-
burg last Friday evening.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The opening chapter of a new
serial entitled Clarence" by Bret
Harte, appears in this issue. Don't
forget to read it.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Fireman Simp Wilson, of the n.
81 W., sprained his ankle badly
while alighting from a moving train
one day last week.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. James
Farris, a girl.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The Dummy" train broke a
flange and was laid off part of
the day, Monday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mrs. G.. b. IL. Tyree, who has
been sick for some time, is able to
go about the house.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The Democratic primary in this
county will be held the 9th inst
The fur will fly then.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Read the new advertisements of
Valentine d Newcomb and d. II.
Carpenter.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

DR.. T. Mulligan killed a mad
dog at his home on Big Sandy
river last Sunday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The "Flying Dutchman" killed a
dog belonging to Elias Stock, Sat
urday evening.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Last Saturday was decoration day,
but it was not observed to any
great extent at this place.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Rev. Mr.. Lloyd and family, of
Huntington, were guests of Rev.
and Mrs. Gadsby, yesterday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mr.. Henry Carey was in town,
Monday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mr.. J. +. Bauer, the gentlemanly
n. d w. conductor, called last
Wednesday and paid us so cents for
the ADVANCE until after the cleo
tion. He knows a good thing
when he sees it.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mrs. j. o. Marcum visited rela-
tives and friends at Louisa, KY,
last week.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

You need the ADVANCE during
the campaign. DULY so cents I'M
til after the election.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Squire r. M. Johnson was
taken suddenly i'll Sunday night
He is much better as we go to
press, Tuesday evening.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mr.. Frank A. Mitchell, of Whites
creek, was in town, yesterday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

John G. Fitch has purchased A.
J. Nunn's interest in the grocery
at this place. The firm will here
after be known as Num- IL Fitch.
The young men composing this
firm are full of energy and vim
and we hope to see them succeed.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The Charleston District Confer
ence of the NJ. +. church, South,
met in the goth St. VI. f.. church,
South, Huntington, on the 2lst
inst.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03
LOCAL. NEWS

fs%Patrons of this paper will please send
70 this Office notices OF their friends visiting
here or e.sewhere.-ED1
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

We are authorized IN announce E A.
buckingham as candidate for County Clerk
snblect 10 the Republican, convention.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Our big job press does good
work.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Drs. J. F. York and T. c. Smith
have a card in this issue. Read
t.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The "Merry- go-'round" left us
yesterday for Ashland, Ky. The
boys did well with 1t here.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03
Announcements.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Daniel
Wright as n candidate for County Clerk SUBJ
teot TO the Republican convention.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

DECuLlAR in combination, pro-
portion and preparation ofingredi-
ents, Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses great
curative value. You should TRYIT.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

The Mingo Calculator Is a we'll
edited, newsy paper. We like it..
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mrs. Andy Daniels is on the sick
list.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Any one and especially x. II. men desiring
n new spring suit will hod IL 10 their Interest
70 consult him before going elsewhere. Also
fine line Of Blue and Gray Uni forms. Gem
uine bnRltsh COfdUrOys. White Duck an
Kentucky Tow Lioen for suits
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Mr.. w. p. Burchett, of Pharaoh
p. o., formerly a citizen of our
town, was here last Thursday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Do you want to buy farm with
out money! If so, call on J. VI.
Fuller, Shoals, w. Va. lie will
also trade you farm for town prop
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Take look at our new Sewing
Machines.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Nobody need have Neuralgia. Got DR.. Niles
Pain Pills from druggists. "One cent q dose. .
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03

Wrights Celery Tea regulates the
liver and kidneys, cures consultation
and sick headache. 25c at AL dru kafsfa.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-06-03
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following named persons
have paid the amount opposite their
name on subscription to the AID.
VANCE since our last report:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
TELEGR1PHIC NOTES.

Lincoln. Neb.. Jan. 4-Judge Holmes Yesterday
sentenced George ". Davis to the penitentiary for
life for wreck.ng Rock Island passenger tram
near Lincoln whereby eleven lives were lost
Telluride. Col. Jan a section Of a mountain
TOP near here broke away early this morning and
came tearing down TO the valley, crushing an
before It. John Miller. miner. was caught IN
the rush and instantly killed.
bridgeport. Conn, Jan 4.-Tnder a will signed
by her mother-in-law many years ago Mrs; Rose
der in Stratford few years ago created sensa-
ton became her 10 the major portion or an cs-
and her VIII has just been found The money VIII
revert 10 a sixteen-year-old daughter and the only
child OF the murdered woman.
Niagara Falls y. Y. Jan. 4-In fire in a hose
house here early this morning four hremen who
we're asleep In the buildng. narrowly escaped be-
,ng burned TO death All four suffered INJURIES
ana one OF them, Edward Conroy. was so badly
burned that he may not recover. The building and
ali the fire apparatus and appliances were com
pletely destroyed
soca lion has postponed its conference, called TO
,nee, here on the I4h inst. to Tuesday January u;
The date set for the annual meeting In Chicago OF
he National Association OF Wool Manufacturers
tn ~ Tho hone that a much larger number OF manu-
facturers may find IL convenient 10 be present o"
the latter date
Atchson. Kan. Jan. 4,-J. NJ. Robbins. president
and NJ F. Hess, cashier, OF the state Bang @ al
,rrae,sj charged with receiving deposits when Inc
hank vas known to be In failing condition ne
banH has been reorganzed. and opened for business
yesterday morning.
Alliance. Ohio Jan. Airs. Thomas Wilson Dry m
,,aars ~ age wife OF A coal miner. living at Pai-
mvra Ten miles from Alliance, was found Iy.hB
IN a ditch near her home this mornng frozen 10 10
death She had gore shopping sd ias ,bst She
I'll While crossing the ditch. and was unaDis 10
extricate herself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
MORE FRIENDLY GREETINGS.
THE LIVERPOOL COTTON ASSOCIATION sA-
LUTED BY THE NEW-YORK EXCHANGE.

THE LIVERPOOL COTTON ASSOCIATION sA-
LUTED BY THE NETWORK EXCHANGE.
The following cable dispatch was sent yester-
day by the New-York Cotton Exchange TO the
Liverpool Cotton Exchange, officially known AS
the Liverpool Cotton Association. Limited. which
had a banquet last night to celebrate the hiring
Of a hall in which to do business:
"New-York. Jan. 8. 1896.
president Harris, Liverpool Cotton Association,
Liverpool:
'The members Of the New-York Cotton Ex-
change tender TO the members Of the Liverpool
Cotton Association upon the opening OF their
new exchange room their heartiest congratula-
tions and best wishes for continued prosperity,
and embrace this opportunity of expressing their
absolute confidence in the continuance OF friend
" relations between the two nations 50 closely
allied by friendship language and mutual in
:erests.
"REINHARD SIEDENBURG, President
The Liverpool Cotton Association though Il
sets the price for cotton all over the world, has
heretofore done business ION the flags In very
inadequate quarters-what might be called "on
the curb" in this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
IMPRISONED IN 4 MINE.
TEN LIVES PROBABLY LOST AT CRIPPLE
CREEK.
DISASTROUS CAvE-IN AT THE ANNA LEE SHAFT
OFFIcERs or TILE NINE AMONG TIE

DISASTROUS CAVE-IN AT THE ANNA LEE SHAFT
OFFICERS OF THE NINE AMONG THE
VICTIMS REsCUERs At WORK.
Colorado Springs. Col, Jan. ten men were
caught In "A cave-in in the Anna Lee mine at Vic
tor this morning. and IT ia not thought possible
that any Of them have escaped death.
The accident occurred at $3.50 this morning.
President James Burns. Of Colorado Springs. had
been down In the mine on a tour Of inspection
and had Just been hoisted to the surface when
Assistant Superintendent Sheldon. accompanied
by miner. entered the cage and being
lowered. They had descended about two hundred
feet when the engineer in charge Of the hoisting
machinery received a signal 10 draw up the cage
rapidly. The signal came too late. \ great mass
OF rock had begun to settle, crushing the cage
and its occupants.
Eight men working In the bottom OF the
shaft driving a level toward the chimney.
and they were probably crushed to death. Res
cue gangs were Immediately put to work from
three different directions and wherever miner
can be used to advantage he is put TO work
one party of rescuers are driving drift from
the third level of the Scranton mine and at
p. m. it was estimated that they were still ff-
teen feet from the point in the Anna Lee shaft
where the cage is supposed to have been caught
by the cavern.
The upper workings OF the Anna Lee mine are
admitted by the Portland officials 10 have been
in a dangerous condition. but the company had
already taken steps to strengthen the supports.
The unsafe condition of the mine was caused by
its former owners quit ng the entire ore chute,
leaving the chambers 50 large that 1t was I'M
possible to timber them properly.
Among the imprisoned men are General Man
ager John Iiarnan Assistant superintendent
Sheldon and George Hdrnan. a nephew of Cen
eral Manager Harnal.
The Portland I'D Mining Company Is an
Iowa corporation. and its principal Office Is at
Council Bluffs The Anna Lee mine is situated
near the summit of Battle Mountain. and is one
OF the best-equipped mines in the state Its
working shaft. which is down 900 feet, Is the
deepest in the camp. At this writing there does
not to be the remotest possibility that
any Of the imprisoned men have escaped. Well
posted miners say IT Will be a miracle If any
are taken out alive. The excitement Mt Victor
Is intense. and large crowds OF friends and
relatives OF the imprisoned men have sur
rounded the shafthouse all day. hoping against
~,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
TiTiL FTRE " PHILADELPHIA.

TWO DEAD AND ForR WOUNDED IN TENEMENT
HOUSE MANY MIRACULOUS ESCAPES.
Philadelphia Jan. two men were killed. -four
were badly injured and score OF more OF persons
had miraculous escapes late this afternoon at a fire
i'm "A combined store. hall and tenement-house on
the corner of Third and Gaskili SITS The dead are.
Harry Levi aged forty-ive years. suffocated Marks
Fenburg aged thirty years. spine fractured and
internally injured. lie died shortly after being
taken to a hospital. The injured Jacob Ven
isky Lewis Workman. David Kolinsky and Bernard
Babinsky. The victims all Polish Jews.
The building In which the fire occurred is a four
story brick structure The first floor occupied
by the owner. Samuel I.pman. grocery store
and residence the second floor contained a large
hall. the third floor occupied a meeting
place by the United Tailors OF Philadelphia: and
the floor was utilized residence by Joseph
Zellers.
The fire. which Is supposed to have originated
from lighted match being carelessly thrown
among oil barrels In the cellar. enveoped the build
Ing IN short space OF time 4 score or taLors.
who mad been holding a meeting on the third noor
rushed TO the windows. and the majority OF them
jumped safely to the sidewalk. a canvas awning
ever. received their injuries by jumping.
Harris Levi was afraid TO jump. and he fell back
into the room and was sunocated. Marks Feinburg
hung from a window until the heat caused him
to release his hold and he fell, landing in barrel
He died afterward. The five small children OF
Joseph Zeers saved by their sixteen -year-old
sister Jennie who took them 10 the roof and
dropped them on TO the roofs OF adjoining buildings
The children finally reached the ground In safety.
The loss will not exceed 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
TRlFFIC SERIOUSLY IuPEDED.

BLOCKS oN THE BROADWAY CABLE AND SIXTH
AVENUE ELEVATED ROADS.
The forward truck OF an engine on a downtown
elevated train ran off the track just as the train
was coming stop at the CortlanIt-st station
las. n'ght at Si5 o'clock No one WAS hurt, ami
the car was not damaged TO any extent. The acct
dent caused a delay " a little less than an hour
during which time about fifteen trains were stai-ed
oU fhe way from RectOr-st. to FOurtcenth-st. by
g:i5 p m all trains were running on schedule time
The Broadway cable road was tied up at y
O'Clock last night from Thirty -t0urth-st. TO the
Battery for about haf an hour. 1he trounle WAS
caused los cable so. Il. whose gi4p got causAi
in A strand AT Thirty -fOurth-st. The car was bound
north and became disabled. II was pushed up To
the depot by the car following but the Jar OF us
sudden stopping caused all the passengers To get
out when the accident happt ned cable cars were
stalled all along the route TO the Battery on bo'h
tracks the cable having been stopped, Wlla" pas
sengers in them sat sh!verng with the cold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
KILLED BY 4 BURSTING BOILER.
ONLY ONE MAN IN 4 CREW OF FIVE
ESCAPES


GAINESVILLE Ohio. jar. A Columbus Sandusky
and Hooking engine blew up early this morning
TWO miles south of Fultonham and twelve miles
from this city. Burke Meade. engineer: &. o. Hesse
fireman. and Fred Kreitz. a brakeman. were killed
instantly. Ira Morris. conductor. was fatally IN
jurcd. and he has since died.
The OF the explosion was near Huston's .
Siding The engine drawing coal train, was In
charge OF Burke Meade. engineer, Of Columbus
and G. .. Hess. fireman. % Shawnee. with Ira
Morris. conductor. and Fred and Neal kreitz
brakemen. The engine had just taken water at
Fultonham and 1t IS thought that on account OF
the many reverse curves in that locality II made
difficult pulling. As the water in the boilers had
become low it is supposed that Meade turned cold
water into them and the explosion followed
The only survivor Of the crew Is Neal krei'z
The others blown considerable distances away
Meade was found about hundred and iifty yards
away, dead He had both legs and arms broken
and his head was terribly crushed. Conductor
Morris was found about nifty yards away, badly
scaldel He died shortly after being found. The
body OF Fred X reitz has not been found. and IT Is
supposed TO be at the bottom OF a creek nearby
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
4 MAID WITH UIiNONDS.
HER NAME u MARIE. But SHE IS Not THE
BURDEN SER,ANT


The detectives who were nv'- 'igntlng the Burden
rot berry and trying 10 iiui the maid known ~
Marie who had been discharged from the Burden
house some time before the robbery. were at the
Hotel Ia amOral on Sew Years Day 10 tail. with
Marie the maid of Mr.. Charles q. FIrkef. living
at the hotel. They satisfied Themselves that Mrs.
Parker maid was not the Marie VINO had been
employed at the Burden house. but they were not
able 20 find out wh arc Mrs. Parkcrs maid had OBJ
tanned some expensive diamonds and furs and the
fire dresses which she wore
Mrs Parker employed the young woman In pcio-
ber. and was astonsh,i at the wealth OF apparel
which hcr maid displayed. one Of Maric's diamonds
was worth about So" She made an outcry lat'!y
over the alleged discovery that she had lost A
diamond ring and at the same time Mrs. Parker
discovered that she had lost her diamond earrings
and "A valuable ring. Mrs. Parker dii not SUSPECT
Marie until the suspicious loss OF roll OF fine SIX
from a trunk caused her TO summon tn" detectives.
Marie was questioned closely. but she denied al!
knowledge OF the silk Her trunks were s"archc J.,
but nothing found which belonged 10 the iark-
ers and the girl insisted that everything IN h"r
trunks belonged to her The detectives dd not Dare
arrest her on suspicion. but Mrs. IarKer as
charged Marie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-05
MORE CHARGES AGAINST RITTER
LARGE SUNS He Is SAID TO HAVE POCKET
ED-A SUIT AGAINST HIM.

Phiadolpha Jan 4-AlexanGer +. Mathews to-
day brought suit in the Common Pleas Court against
! Rush Ritter TO recover $1,000. with interest from
November : la.t. Ritter IS the real estate officer
Of the Solicitors Loan and Trust Company Whose
unauthorized spocuatious caused the assignment,
yesterday Of that company. Mathews alleges that
Oh December 30 Ritter WAS indebted 10 him In the
sum Of $3.50 for money received by him and held
subject 10 the plaintiffs order. Mathews further
alleges that on November he gave Ritter $1,000
and that Ritter held for safe-kecping bonds of TIE
Cltizens' Street Railway Company. ~ indianapolis.
Of the face value Of $1,000 which belonged to the
plaintiff.
These bonds. Il IS snl1 Ritter has converted 20
his own use. and although the plaintiff has made
repeated demands for the return Of the cash and
bonds Ritter has refused To- make any settlement.
The discovery made to-day that the trausac
tons OF Ritter with the Tradesmcn's National
Bank which were narrated yesterday IN connection
with the failure of the solicitors Loan and Trust
Company covered period of several months be
fore the time Of his presentation Of four drafts for
$4,000. which were subsequently, dishOnorcd. In
the the, bank cash or due bins FOR drafts averaging
about 10000 on r'ch occasion. The drafts were
New1YSrk. YORK Who IS a director in the Rrisantnc
New-Jersey Transit Company. Of which Ritter is
mems Bank Is vicc-presdent.
Ritter led the Tradcsmen's Bank officers to be
eve. it Is said. that he was acting as the repre-
sentative OF the Solicitors company while In fact.
the money obtained was intended for his own use.
The drafts honOred every occasion before
December 20. when for the first time the drafts. ag-
sregating teco went to protest The bills of pur-
neved to have been bogus II Is expected that the
and the Tradesmen's Bank as to the payment OF
the indemnfying bond FOR sl5oco. which President
Clay, OF the Solicitors company. gave the bank,
viii ind It's way into court mex, week. -.
The condition OF Ritter who has become, Ill
serious to-day 1t is said that the transactions OF
Ritter with the Tr4desmens Bank were made by
officials OF the institution