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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28
DEMOCRATS NEATLY FOlLED.
Tried to Beat the State Out OF the
Sum OF 100000.

More than 800, 900, thought to
have been lost to the State through
the obstinacy of the Democratic.
minority in The House of Delegates
refusing TO allow the general license
law to take effect from It's passage,
has been collected through the eff
forts of the Tax Commissioners Of
fee. The exact amount is $780,
997.4l, which has been paid by the
brewers, the wholesalers and the re-
tail liquor dealers.
1t will be remembered that the
Legislature sought to increase the
saloon license tax from $500 to
5000, the wholesale tax from 1915
to $3.50 and the tax on beer from ~
to 10 cents per barrel. This bill
was passed, but the Republicans
could not muster up strength en-
ough TO suspend the constitutions al
rule and make the bill effective
from passage, the Democratic men,
bers voting against the proposition
after opposing the bill.
The result was that the bill did
not take effect until May %, or
twenty days after all liquor licenses
had been granted for another full
year. 1t was not until the Tax
Commissioner Office had thorough
ly investigated the matter that it
was discovered that the State could
collect at the increased rate from
the day 1T went into effect. The
saloon men offered objections, en-
ployed counsel and took the case to
the Supreme Court.
Owing to the vast power given
the Tax Commissioner to revoke liq-
nor licenses, those who mad resisted
payment at the advanced rate were
compelled to pay before the case
was decided by the Supreme Court,
which was then in session vt Wheel
ing. A test case was there subm it.
ted, but no decision has yet been
handed down.
By charging for license at the
new rate an additional SIS, $50 was
secured IN Kanawha county alone.
In Ohio county, where there are
several big breweries, the extra tax
amounted to $32, 600 and in Fayette
the increase was S7,770.-Charles.
ton Mail.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

THOSE critics Of the adminlstra-
tion who resent the vigorous prose
cution of the Standard Oil Company
appear to forget that this concern Is
an old offender whose sins are al.
most az numerous as the sands on
the seashore and whose ability to
employ expert legal talent, if not to
corrupt prosecuting officers, has
enabled it heretofore to escape the
consequences Of its acts. The pur-
pose of the administration is not to
wreak vengeance bat TO demonstrate
10 the Standard, aud TO other great
corporations, that persistent viola
ton Of the law il Improbable; in
other words, that honesty is the
best policy.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

The attention which Secretary
Taft pays to the arguments of Will.
liam j. Bryan would seem to midi
cate that the Republicans fully ex.
pect Mr.. Bryan to be the next Dem
ocratic presidential nominee.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

SECRETARY TAFT's Columbus
speech constitutes a remarkable
contribution to the literature of the
Republican party. 1t deals with the
railroads, the trusts and the tariff,
and incidentally with the subject of
"swollen fortunes" Mr.. Taft
makes a complete profession of faith
and oriticises with severity, but not
with extravaganza, the evils of rail.
way management and the culpabili.
ty of the men whose cupidity and
greed for gain have forced the fed
eral government TO increase it's con.
troll over the "highways of the ma,
tion." He explains with extraordi.
nary lucidity the purpose and effect
OF the railway rate bill, points out
the defects in the Elkins bill and ex-
poses the fallacy of the argument
that the Elkins measure was suffi.
cient to correct all evils without
further legislation. He sternly
condemns those trust officials who
have used their extraordinary power
to crush out legitimate competition
and to practice extortion ON the
people. He regards progressive in.
heritance taxation, to be imposed
by the states, as the best remedy
for "swollen fortunes" and the fed
eral income tax he would resort TO
only in the event of necessity for
extraordinary revenues.
Secretary Taft's keynote speech
Is eloquent only in so far az the ex-
preston of convictions which can
have been arrived at only after
profound thought in the simplest
terms and with convincing earnest
ness is eloquent. There are no
bursts of oratory, no flights of rhet-
orlc In his declaration of his con-
Victlons with, perhaps, one excep.
tion, the peroration In which he de
clares his admiration for Theodore
Roosevelt and all that he has done
for the Republican party.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

ARMY officers are coming to real.
ize that they have been working the
enlisted man too hard. A recent
critic of the army has taken occa
sion to air in the public press the
view that the soldier who will com
plain OF the hardship of camp life
or forced marches is not to be re
lied upon In time of war, but the
criticism shows little knowledge of
the American soldier. There is
no soldier In the world who Will
more cheerfully endure hardship
than our own. but he must see some
reason for so doing, and to be forced
TO endure trials anil hardshlps for
no apparent reason is repugnant to
the intelligent class of men from
which the army is recruited and
which the War Department hopes
continuously 10 enlist.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28
West Virginia Well Represented.

1t IS doubtless gratifying to the
people of the Great Mountain State
to know that their state enjoys the
distinction of having more exhibits
and of being represented In more
places at the exposition than any
other state. In addition TO having
one OF the finest state buildings on
the grounds, West Virginia has a
large coal monument, an agricul-
tural and industrial exhibit In the
States Palace, mineral exhibit in
the Mines Palace, an educational
exhibit in the Palace of Education
and historic exhibit in the Palace
of History.
The West Virginia building is
one of. the most substantial and at
tractive of all the state structures.
1t is colonial in style and occupies
a place of prominence on the boule.
ward, overlooking Hampton Roads.
This palatial mansion bias been open
ed under very auspicious circum-
stances and is crowded daily with
interested visitors. Among the num-
Der who enter the portals are many
people of the G(eat Mountain State
who express profound admiration
for the handsome structure and
qualification at the creditable show.
ing made by the commonwealth.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28
CLARKE w. MAY,
Attorney General.

EX-SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
LESLIE VI. SHAW says in an interview
there is no cause for alarm as 10 contin.
uation of present prosperous conditions.
lie points ont the vastness of our crops
and output of our forests and mines
and factories and shows that the ex-
citement incident to speculation on the
stock exchanges is not affecting the in.
dustries Of the country.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

Mr.. AND MRS. SAMUEL BENNETT
of Tannersville, Gilmer county, are
a most remarkable couple, and if
President Roosevelt wants to 20
further into the question of race
suicide he should look them up.
They are the parents of 30 children,
ID of whom are living. The oldest
Of the family is 40 and the youngest
IL years of age. The 30 children
we're born in 26 years, there being
two sets Of twins.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

HENRY WATTERsoN's dark horse
proves TO be Governor johnson, of
Minnesota. 1t will be a long time
before Governor Johnson can car.
ry New York, and without New
York the Democrats simply cannot
win.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

GEORGE 9. MCINTosH has severed his
connection with the Charleston Mail.
Mr.. Mcintosh is n brilliant writer and
the Mail readers Will miss his able
editorials.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

POSTMASTER GENERAL MEYER Is
a brave man to attempt TO extend
the parcels post service. Perhaps
be ha- not been Ia Washington long
enough 90 realize the power OF the
express companies in Congress.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

}. ID. RocKEFELLER has put in a
claim for Ss7 as mileage to Chica-
go during his recent appearance
before Judge Lands. BY the time
lawns oil company pays that 500,
100000 fine he thinks probably
that Ss7 will be needed to keep the
lights a burnin' during the winter.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

SAYS opeakcr Cannon There
viii BE- no rotiaon 81 thc tariff by
ibe sislietl Congress
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

Hos. 8. @. ScHEER is expected to an
nouuce his candidacy for Governor
soon.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

VIZ. have heard Of no new candidates
for Governor since ourlast issue. Why
this lethargy?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

THE American delegates TO the
Hague Convention are proving not
alone the only aggressive advocates
Of peace. bat tho only delegates
whose efforts seem likely to be
crowned With a modicum Of success.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1907-08-28

Al average q 700 people are
killed each year By lightning, &C.
cordiug to data collected by the
weather bureau Thi- means that
about one boz slch Iou 600 of popu.
iation BE- KILLED bob chat manner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Colored Batiste Wrappers; prettily trimmed in white embroiderey, formerly $2.00. Reduce cd to $1.49.
 Long Kimonos; of colored lawn that sold formerly for $1.50. Reduced to $1.I0.
 White and Colored Batiste Long Kimonos; with fancy borders oriental styles, former prices were S2OO and $2.50, reduced to $t.h2.
 Chambray and Gingham Dresses; neatly trimmed in piping, braids, etc., sizes to 15 years that sold formerly for $1.25. Reduced to 67c.
 About hundred more garments left from the muslin underwear offered last week at soc. The values vary in price up to $1.00.
 Table Oil Cloth; the standard quality, in plain white, marbe1ized and colors, worth regu- lar1y 25c, in this sale at 17c yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

press our appreciation of the able charge given us by your monor. End also the valuable assistance furnished by the Solicitor. We also want to thank the Chief of Police and hls as- sistants in furnishing us evidence in several important cases. and Our thanks are also due to the bailiT, who our sessions. and also the Sheriff ard his deputies for their prompt at-ention in the serving of all papers committed to thei rhands.
 All of which is respectfully submit ted. w B. Davidson.
 Foreman.
 Attached to the grand jury report is L report of county finances submit ed to the grand jury by Major S. T. West colt. Clerk of the Board of Revenue. On July 1 the financial condition is shown as follows:
 General fund on hand. S121.09A21: outstanding warrants. $3ls; road and bridge fund. $1.s50.96: outstanding war rants. $7075:; special fund extension Fielder Street. $700: fine and forfeiture fund. 31.17l.s5: cost of prosecution. &2.- 543.5S.
 The report indicates further that there Is a bonded debt of $425.000 due in 1885. of road and bridge bonds bear ing 5 per cent. interest. anu ;hat at the election held November 6. 1900. there was authorized an issue of public road bonds to tho amount of $250.000 These bonds were sold July 1. 1907. to the First National Bank of Mon.g"In- cry. but have not yet been approved by the banks attorney.
 At the conclusion of the report Judge Thohnas thanked the jurors and dis charged them.
 Judge Thomas will convene the crim- inal division of the City Court tomor- row morning. The first cases to be called for trial will be those on ap- peal from the Recorders Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
NEGRO PHYSICIAN INDICTED
 FOR THE MURDER OF INFANT

the gravity of the crime which it charged.
 The indictment. it was learned. is drawn under a rare form of law -un- der the common law as was explained. It is lengthy, as compared with the verbiage of other indictments, and sets out fully the allegations in tho ease.
 From information. the new and eap- ftal crime laid at Caffey's feet is ob- noxious. In pursuance of alleged mal- practice 1t is charged that he caused the death of an infant. rha details of the crime. as charged. will probably not be laid bare by Solicitor Dent Inn- til Caffey is put on trial.
 Many Indictments Returned.
 In reporting to Judge Thomas, after two weeks of steady work. the grand fury found 175 indictments which Is not regarded ss abnormally large. The body examined 663 witnesses and dock eted 300 cases.
 The Clerk of the City Court will is- sue capiases to the Sheriff Monday On the indictments and from that time the office of the Sheriff will be kept unus. ually busy because of the findings of the grand jury.
 The names of none of those indicted, except Caffey. were given to the pub lie yesterday, 1t being the custom to wait until the Sheriff receives and makes returns on the capiases before information is let out. Indictments against persons, who have not been arrested are kept secret.
 It was said however. that several indictments were returned against pr. W. J. Berry ,alias Clark, an appar- .ntly cultured white man, who has been in jail for some time charged with embezzlement. Dr. Berry Is all legged to have victimized number or citizens in various amounts nf money.
 A large part of the grand 1urys re- port is devoted to a discussion Of the poor house and commendation of its pres ont management.
 The grand jury also reported an in- .nection of the county jail and found the new portion of the prison rut into service. Comment was made cniy cn the fact that the cement flooring IS cracked in places, and that there IS no supply of hot water on the third Moor. where most of the white prisoners arc kept. Both jailers were compliment ed.
 An unusually large number of cases
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Bleached Domestic; 50 pieces of fine and sott quality without dressing, better than most JUG goods, sold today in this sale, 20 yards to buyer at 1-2 cents yard.
 Unbleached Sea Island, an extra fine quality that we are now selling for 6c, complimentary to the clearance sale, we offer it at Sc yard; 20 yards to customer.
 Turkish Bath Towels, both hemmed ends and with fringe, full bleached and heavy absorb ent kinds, worth regularly 20., in this sale at 15c, $1.75 dozen.
 More 8 1-2e Embroideries; just as big a variety as last week, all widths, vaues up to z5e.
 Huck Towels; 100 dozen of them in this sale, red borders and hemmed ends, size t6 t-2 27; special 7c, 75c dozen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
pay this expense instead Of Mir. Robin

pay this expense instead Of Mir. Robin son.
 We adopt the suggestion of the last grand jury that the Board of Revenue appropriate . sum especially for sns purpose of providing two suits of un- derwear twice . year for each innate, in addition to the clothes now furnish- cd.
 The inmates were loud in their praise of the treatment accorded them by MT. Robinson.
 Condition of County Jail.
 We also sent a committee to visit the county jail. and we are glad to re- port that since the session of the last grand jury. the new portion of the jail has been put to use. The jail seems to be a commodious structure. and we found everything in good condition. ex- cept that the cement flooring is crack. ing in places. and there are several bad leaks in the roof. This, we think, should receive prompt attention.
 We also noticed there is no supply of hot water on tn ethird floor though 1t Is upon both tho first and second floors We do not understand why this is. especially in view or the fact that white prisoners and felons are kept upon the third floor.
 We are also pleased to report that the old jail is now being renovat- ed and repaired. The manner in which the jail is conducted both by the day and night jailer Is to be commended.
 We attach hereto the report of the Board of Revenue. The amounts shown in the report agree with the amounts credited to tho county treas- ury in the bank. The county appears to be in good financial condition.
 Two Crimes on the Increase.
 We have investigated an unusual " large number of cases for the viola tion of the law against the sale of whisky in the county. and the carrying of concealed weapons. These c: Ines seem to be rapidly upon the increase.
 These crimes turn many of the re- ligious gatherings and social meeting gs of the colored race into places of riot and bioodshed and is the cause of nu seem to be illegally sold at most of their gatherings, and under their infiu- enc6 the deadly pistol gets in Its work.
 we have, to the best of our ability. investigated he violation of the prohi- bition law, and are very glad to report that we have returned true bill in many cases for carrying concealed weapons.
 We regret exceedingly to report that the number of homicides in our county does not grow any less.
 "Our attention has been called to the d.. .l 9erous habit of shooting pistols and other weapons upon tho public high ways. As evidence of it, we are sight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

ed to the perforations in many Of the l sign boards along the public roaos
 made by pistol balls.
 1 We are also informed that the re-
 ward offered by the Board of Revenue
 for the violation Of the law in this
 respect has not succeeded in decreas-
 ing the crime. and we are here re-
 minded that the statute upon this sub. ject provides for a punishment that
 is entirely too light. The highest pun
 ishment under the law is a fine of $50. and the judge has no power to add an
 additional punishment by way of im- prisonment or sentence to hard laoor. l Recommend Increased Penalty. | We think that the present Leg
 islature would fall to discharge the
 full measure of its duty. unless the
 statute prohibiting the discharge of | firearms along the public highways or
 the State is so amended as to increase l the amount of the fine. and also give to the court, in it's discretion. the power to add additional punishment | by way of imprisonment in county jail
 or sentence to hard labor for the county. | Tt is also suggested. in view of the financial condition of the county. and the danger to the people by reason of
 the violation of this law. the Board
 of Revenue would make no mistake if
 they should create a system of rural | police at least for those particular thoroughfares where this crime is pre- 1 valent,
 l We have also investigated large number of vagrant cases. and have re- turned a number of true bills. The
 law passed by the present Legislature.
 though 1t has not had sufficient time
 to be thoroughly tested. seems to eet l the situation. However, we are in-
 formed that under the general statute l giving Jurisdiction to Justice or the 1 Peace in criminal cases. the justice mas the Jurisdiction concurrenly with the City and Circuit Court of all va grant cases.
 we think this ought to be changed
 not because there are not many jus ] tices who would not enforce the law, but because by giving exclusive juris- diction to the higher courts. thsrs
 would be a great uniformity in .he
 punishment meted out to vagrants. In | ad fition to this the responsibility of
 exercising additional punishment by | way of hard labor would be vested in | one man..
 should Return the Reward. We recommend that the Governor
 refund the sum of $1oo raised by Mir. | Tom Gray as a reward for the topture | of the negro, William Brown. who had | attempted to assassinate an officer of | the law in the discharge of his duty
 Now, in conclusion. we oeg 10 ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

40 inch Lawn; very sheer, OUT special 15e' number in this sale at P 1-2c yard.
 White Cotton Ribbed Vests; full regular sizes, worth regularly J5c. Reduced to t0c ca, $1 dog.
 Silk Llsle Vests; in white, pink and light blue, worth regularly 39c; in this sale at 25c.
 Hemstitched Lawn Belts; trimmed with cro- het buttons, detachable gilt buckles, OUT 25c ones Reduced to 15c.
 Embroidered Wash Belts; five beautiful styles, our 25c leader in this sale at but 19c.
 White Curtain Swiss; the C. T. N. quality in dots, coin spots and fancy patterns, 36 inches wide, worth today 15c. in this sale at 10c yard. Not more than 25 yards to buyer.
 Lace Curtains; every pair in the house at a third off during the Clearance Sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

of whfskey violations and pistol tot Ing. the grand jury reports. were in- vestigated. and also violations of the prohibttion law. The number of hom- icides in Montgomery County was not round on the decrease.
 Important among the recommenda- tions of the grand jury was that tho powered to infiict a heavier penalty in cases of indiscriminate shooting 'sjong the public highways.
 The grand jury also found a defect in the present State vagrant law, giv- ing Justices of the Peace final jurls- diction in such cases. It is recom- mended that the Legislature revise the act so that the higher court will have exclusive Jurisdiction.
 The necessity of such a change was made apparent several Jays ago when Judge Thomas directed the release of an alleged negro warrant from the county jail on a writ of habeas corpus because the Justice of the Peace had failed to' act finally in the case.
 Text of the Report.
 The full report of the grand Jury was read by Foreman w. B Davidson as follows:
 ITO the Honorable William H. Thomas.
 Associate Judge of the City Court
 of Montgomery:
 "The grand jury for th:s term, after . session of two weeks. begs leave to submit the following report:
 We have examined 663 witnesses. docketed 300 cases and r-turned l75 true bills. Bonds of the county oni- cers, books of Superintendent of Edu- cation, Sheriff's account for feeding prisoners, and the Zee books of the Probate Judge, have all been examined by us, and have been found to comply with the law.
 "A committee of your body visited the poor house. and made an exhaust i've report The four new buildings reported by the last grand jury as be- ing under construction at the poor house have been competed and are now being occupied by the white in- mates
 "The buildings are comfortable, ana we'll kept, and the cooking arrange ments satisfactory. The buildings oc- cupied by the colored inmates We also found cleanly. and the sanitary ar engagements ample Improvements are now under consideration to the build ings which will render them more com- fortable
 'The separation of the races we deem wise, and commend MT. Robinson for arranging for their separation. The expense of furnishing drugs for the inmates is quite large, owing to their age and infirm condition. and 1t is our judgment that the county should
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Dr.. Lyons Tooth Powder 4sdnsSs fsss sad and p1ss SsaqsinfSs 9sn Ss.ts E. Used by people of refinement tor over a quarter of a centuJy
 Convenient for tourists.
 PREPARED BY . <&%~~-24c'

take wis only recently discovered.
 This statement is incorrect In sev- eral assertions We have examined the Clerks record and find that Rena Riv- CTS and Sol Brown were indicted joint ly for putting poison in bread while the girl was employed as cook for the family of Mir H. c. Purcell of Colun- bia In 1898.
 At special term In July of that year they were put on trial. convicted and sentenced each to ten years in the penitentiary
 The girl at that time was about IT years of age Sol Brown has served his term out and has been given his liber- ty. but the girl died in prison. N
 The records here show plain enough that a ten- year sentence was impoeed by the court. How the mistake of ten years additional ever got on the peni- tentiary books Is mystery.
 This case created considerable ex- citement at the time. because the at tetmpt to poison Mir. Purcell and his family came near being successful.
 It was never clearly shown why Brown and the girl Rena desired to commit this wholesale murder.
 This trial and conviction was heard in Columbia (then Henry County. just nine years ago. last Saturday.