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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-08

A GOVERNMENT by commission
with peripatetlc orator at it's head
seems to have been worn thread
bare in Washington and the peo-
pie are now clamoring for change
any change.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-08

FROM present appearance that com
pact little army sent by the United
States to Panama will have nothing
more serious to do than to act az q
reserve police force for the Ist linus.
80 much the better for Panama and
for the United States. This coun-
try cares little who may be elected
president of the little toy republic,
but all the world is interested in
the peace of the zone through
which the canal is building. That
can at least be kept free from politi-
cal earthquakes and no doubt the
presence of small u. s.. army bad
influence in this direction.
lT is estimated that three hun.
dred thousand Americans have
crossed the Atlantic this year and
spent on an average of 500 each
or TWO hundred and ten millions of
dollars. Foreign countries profit
immensely from American tourists
In Switzerland, hotel keepers live
of the travellers, largely Americans,
the year round. In twenty years,
the number Of hotels in that coun-
try has increased from one thousand
70 over two thousand. The
larger number Of Americans 20 70
Europe to rec the wonderful art
treasures to be found in the gal
leries and museums Of London.
Paris, The Hague, Berlin, Dres.
den, Munich, Florence, Rome and
other cities.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-08

GEN. LUXE WRIGHT, ex.con-
fedcrate soldier, will be the first
secretary of war from the south
since his predecessor Jefferson
Davis held the same office.
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MANY writers in the newspapers
are now telling how to know a mad
dog, but most Of us do not care to
know a mad dog. A sensible man
will avoid his acquaintance.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-08
Stop That Cold

To check early colds or Grippe with ''Preventics"
means sure defeat for Pneumonia. To stop a cold
with Preventics Is safer than 70 let it run and be
ventics will cure even n deeply seated cold. bnt
taken early-at the sneexe stage-they break. or
head OH these early colds. That's surely better.
That's why they are called Preventics
,Preyenticss are little Candy Cold Cures. No Quin-
me; no physic. nothing sickening. Nice for the
ehildren-and thoroughly safe too. II you feel
chilly. you sneeze you ache all over think OF
Preventics Promptness may also save half your
usual sickness: And don't forget your child, n
tnere - feyerishness. nighto r day. Herein prob
ably lies Preventics' greatest efficiency. Sold in
% boxes for the pocket. also I'm ESQ boxes OF a
freventcA Insist on your druggists giving you
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THIS is the season of great
suffering for that most patient of
all servants, the horse. Give him
water often. Let him stand in the
shade when possible. See that his
harness is comfortable. Try to
put yourself in his place. Remem-
Der the golden rule and broaden
the words "others" and "them."
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A Shopping
Trip To
Hunting ton.

1t is easy and salts
factory for ladies to do
their shopping at the
New Valentine Store
in Huntington, be-
cause there is such a
splendid variety of
stylishly made high
grade garments. But
just now it is doubly
attractive on account
of the heavy reduce
tons. The remodel
ing of the store has
caused a cleaning out
sale OF enormous pro-
portions.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-08

No man who tries to dodge his
earthly taxes or refuses to pay his
subscription to the local paper can
lay up treasures in Heaven.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-08

1870. Mrs. Mckinley received
$4,000 year during her lifetime
after the assassination of her nus.
band.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-08

If you need sewing machine
call at the Advance Office ana look
over ours; can sell you a machhe
equal in quality at about one.half
the price you pay man who hauls
itaround.
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The republican party is a party
that has done things. Covering all
departments of national duty and
activity, meeting promptly and
with emphasis the greatest prob
lens, answerable to the people and
answering them with conscience,
dignity and foresight, this party is
unparalleled in the history of
political action. The republican
party Is now as ever the custodian
of the national interests. Its nomi-
nee represents the mind and
heart of the people. Its platform
is neither a fossil nor a dynamite
bomb. Its campaign will be a
victory. A glance at Denver and
at the isms of the man who will be
nominated there will satisfy the
member of tfe republican party
that his allegiance to that party is
his safest investment as a citizen.
Bluefeld Telegraph.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-08

Bro. {. w. HEDRICK of the Mer.
Ger Republican has the sympathies
OF the newspaper fraternity on ac-
count OF the sad and sudden death
of his wife, who we learn was a most
estimable lady. Mrs. Hedrick's death
resulted from organic heart trouble.
About ten O'Clock on the night of
her death she complained of being
Ill and in less than an hour she was
dead.
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Born.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Echols.
July 3, 1908, son.
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Roll of Honor.

The following named persons have
paid the amount opposite their names on
subscription to the ADVANCE since our
last report, for which they have our
fhanlrc.
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THERE is not likely to be any
"dark horse" nominated for COVER.
nor at Charleston today. 1t will
either be Seherr or Swisher and if
we mistake not the genial auditor
will be an easy winner. We will
PRINT the picture of West Virginia's
next governor next week.
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PreVentiCS
r. NEY WILLIAMS.
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice ia hereby given that the co.
partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned under the firm name uf
Ramsdell 81 Stock (said firm being en-.
gagged IN the contracting business), is
hereby dissolved by mutual consent w.
A. Ramsdell is authorized to collect all
debts due or TO become due TO said firm,
and has assumed the liabilities thereof
Given under our hands this 10Th day
ofJune, 1908.
17june4w. w. A. RAMspFII,.
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Miss Td6 Wins a Prize.

Miss Helen Heron Taft, daugh.
ter of Secretary Taft, has been
awarded the Pennsylvania state
scholarship to Bryn Mawr college.
Miss Taft was graduated from the
Baldwin school at Bryn Mawr a
few weeks ago, and her scholar
ship is for the best entrance exam
nation to. Bryn Mawr college.
She will enter The college In
September.
1t is reported from Washington
that when Secretary Taft received
the news of his daughters success
he hurried over to the White
House, where he received the con
gratulations of the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt. The value of Miss
raft's scholarship is about $500.
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Special
Campaign
Offer.
IO LpICOlllIoC
monthly year,
The CeredO Advance.
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All Three 5000

We have arranged with the pub
fishers of The Cincinnati Post for
this special campaign offer.
This is the greatest and best of
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The Post is an independent dali
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You receive The Post daily un-
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| want you to consider
Reinsurance question.
Z You want to be sure
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where you are in the.
matter.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
STATE FARED
WELL DURING
MONEY PANIC

Charleston. W. Va, JAM, S.-West
Virginia has Jared as well IL not bet
ter than any other state In the Union
during the panic and stringency in
the money market. The state has
pointed with pride TO good showing
in financial circles for many years.
Bank failure have been something
exceedingly rare and the question is
often asked how West Virginia al
ways escapes bank failures while
other states are having them by
pairs or half dozens In the first
place 1t may be said candidly that
the bankers of West Virginia are
exceedingly conservative. Wild cat
schemes rarely find support with
money belonging to depositors in
this state. The recent statements of
both national and state bauks in the
state affords interesting reading at
this time. The statements issued i'm
August last while somewhat old
now, are nevertheless new to many
persons that do not follow closely
bank statements. At that time West
Virginia had 179 state and 90 ma
tional banks. II showed that the
banks for 1907 had over $1,000, 900
more in deposits than they had I'm
1906. The state banks for 1906
showed loans and discounts to be
$46,62S,737 and for the year 1907
II had increased to $49,096,51S. The
assets for 1906 were about $685.
100000 and for 1907 abont $70.-
1000. The law requires that
banks shall have on hand at least
Is per cent. of the amount subject
to check. This means exclusive of
deposits The statements as found
In the banking commissioners de-
partment show that the banks OF
West Virginia were carrying from
81 to 25 per cent. of the amounts
subject TO check on hand The inn
portance of this fact is readily seen
when depositors made demands for
their money during the panic. The
banks throughout the state were in
position to meet the demands and
no failures were recorded, much to
the credit of the bankers OF the
state. and a protection to the de-
positors. Up to Novmber 3 last
there had been during the year six
new banks started in the state
While the year 1907 was a ii1od one
in banking circles in the state, Il
did not reach that of 1906 over
1905. which was one of the best
showings I'm the history of the state
The increase in deposits of 1906
over 1905 has never been equalled
in any similar period.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
SELECTING JrRoRa

New York. Jan Three jurors
sworn to serve on the trial panel for
Harry x Thaw. represented tonight
the net results OF the two days and
six sessions Of the trial before Jus
ticc bowling in The criminal branch
Of tho supreme court I'm addition
to the trio who arc oath bound well
and truly TO try the case. there were
I'm the jury box at the close Of the
nigh sitting, four tentative jurors
who are subject still TO pcremptory
challenge by either side. The task
OF nuing the FIVE vacant chairs viii
be resumed tomorrow morning when
the last installmcnt of 100 tales
men summoned on the original om-
nibus panel OF 800 names. viii re-
port for examination
In an ninety-h,c proposed jurors
were called and questioned today.
as against 81 OF yesterday
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
Street vAGADOND
HEIR TO FORTUNE

Paris, Jan. S.-A vagabond OF
thirty-five years of age was brought
up at the Paris police court on a
charge OF begging. The ragged fell
low, apparently without any means
OF subsistence was taken to the Of
flee OF Police Commissary Lebat and
as the magistrate asked him ques-
tions as to his name, age and birth
place, the questions and answers
were eagerly listened to by a bus
mess agent who had come into the
court, and who makes a speciality
OF hunting up missing heirs. etc.
This gentleman turned to the pris-
oner and remarked: "If what you
say & true you are the person |
have been looking for for several
weeks. Three months ago you in
herited sum of hundred and six
~ thousand dollars"
The prisoner thought the man was
either mad or was playing him a
joke, but after a long conversation
the tramp. who was assured beyond
a doubt Of the truth OF the assertions
made him, began cutting capers IN
the magistrates office. Then, on
his newly-found acquaintance giving
sureties for his good behavior they
loft the court together.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
IMPORTANT WITNESS
IN THE DEFENSE
Will be Anthony COmstock, Head of
the Society for the Suppression CT
Vice, Who Will Produce and Idcn-
tify Several Letters He Received
From Thaw.

New York, Jan. S.-Miss Ida ST.
monton, the former close friend and
associate of Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw, is expected to be one of the
most sensational witnesses for the
prosecution at the trial OF the muir
derer OF Stanford White. Upon sew
eral occasions Miss Simonton has
publicly declared that she would 1'fix
would have much to do in sending
him TO the electric chair.
The testimony OF Miss Simonton
was very much desired by District
Attorney Jerome during the first
trial, but the young woman could
not be found and was reported to
have been in Africa. Now she has
returned with a blare of newspaper
trumpets. Miss SImonton was Evelyn
Nesbit's closest friend before the
marriage OF the latter with the Pitts
burg millionaire. She was called to
Europe to bring Mrs. G. j. Holman.
Evelyn Thaw's mother. back TO
America at the time Evelyn and
Thaw were making a merry tour OF
the continent. 1t is declared that
Miss Simonton is familiar with many
OF Thaw's escapades and alleged bru-
talities and that the story she will
have to tell upon the witness stand
will be spicy one.
Martin w. Littleton, chief coun-
sci for Thaw, scouts the idea that
Miss Simonton's testimony will have
and declares that her public state
ment that she would FIX Thaw" is
sufficient ITO condemn her testimony
in advance as being inspired by
malice. 1t is known that detectives
for the defense have of late been en-
gagged in ferretng out Miss Simon
tons history. and 1t is intimated that
they have discovered facts that will
tend to discTedit her as a witness.
A new and important witness for
the defense will be Anthony Com
stock head OF the Society for the
Suppression of Vice, and Thaw's at
torneys are confident that his testi-
mony will do much to establish the
theory that the young millionaire
was insane at the time OF Staying
White. Comstock will produce and
identify several letters he received
from Thaw, relating to Whites al
legged orgies with young girls I'm
Madison Square Garden tower, and
asking the antl-vice crusaders inter
vention. In these communications
Thaw denounced White savagely as
human brute whose principal oc-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08

cupation was sucking the blood of
innocent girls" and asserted that IL
the proper authorities did not put
stop to such bestlalities God will in
spire an avenger to slay the devil"
The letters abound in statements
tending to show that Thaw was a
monomaniac on the subject OF the
wrong doings of White.
The letters 10 Comstock followed
the employment by Thaw OF several
private detecties to watch Stanford
White. These sleuths reported to
him the alleged revels OF White In
his studies. Armed with these re-
ports. Thaw called upon Anthony
Comstock and attempted TO induce
the reformer to use his influence and
that OF his society TO put an end to
Whites orgies. After several inter
views with Thaw and the receipt OF
cided that the young millionaire was
of unsound mind and that the
charges against White were probably
nothing more than unfounded vaga-
ries. Comstock referred Thaw to
the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Children, but that body
also refused to take up the matter.
On the morning after Thaw killed
White the murderer asked that Com
stock visit him. Comstock complied
with the request and called upon
Thaw in his cell in the Tombs. AS
a result of this interview. II is said
Comstock was further convinced that
Thaw was suffering from temporary
insanity.
While Attorney Littleton refuses
to say positively that Evelyn Thaw
will be called to the stand, it il
| definitely known that the defense
now contemplates such action, and
that the girl-wife will again tell the
tragic story of her life. Mr.. Brit.
ton Evans, who coined the word
'brainstorm, as describing Thaw's
mental condition at the time of the
crime, and made it known through.
out the country, has again been en-
gagged to testify.
Both the prisoner and his wife
maintain their attitude of confidence
in an acquittal and express them
selves as well satisfied with the ac-
tion thus far taken. II Thaw Is re-
leased from his cramped home in
Murderers' row in time, he expects
to take a second honeymoon trip TO
Egypt with his wife early In the
spring.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
TWO HUNDRED MORE
TALESMEN SUMMONED
CANDIDATES
ARE INACTIVE

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. S,-Nond
OF the state candidates appear to be
very active these days which is caus-
ing many pertinent questions to be
asked. The Republicans appear to
hae settled down contest between
Swisher and Scherr for the head OF
the ticket. The friends OF Treasur-
er Odgln seem TO think he will have
no strong opposition for re-nomina-
tion, and Attorney General Mays
friends don't think Conley OF pres
ton will have sufficient strength 20
give their man serious thought. The
contest between Topping and Har-
ris will get into the lime-light when
the extra session begins. The one
being the clerk of the house and tho
other clerk OF the senate. both be-
Ing In a position TO do much fence
building, and IL Is needless to say
they both are capable of putting In
n good word and trick for them
selves. 1t will probably be n more
spectacular contest than that for any
other office. g. q
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
STILL PICKING
THE THAW JURY
IMPRISONMENT MAKING IT'S EF-
FEG'TS NOTICEABLE ON PRIS.
ONER WHO HAS AN UNKEMPT
APPEARANCE.

New York, Jan. THE Thaw
trial was resumed at lO:22 a, m. to-
day with nine tentative jurors IN the
box
Thaw was not called to the bar
until the roll of the new panel was
called and the absentees noted and
fined $3.50.
Eighty members OF the second
panel were present. Mrs Evelyn
Thaw was not in the court room
when the proceedings began. Josiah
Thaw being the only relative pres
cnt.
As soon as Thaw had taken his
place the work Of filling the jury
box was taken mp with District At
torney Jerome again conducting the
examinations for the people.
Young Mrs Thaw came I'm whiIo
the FRS talcsman was being exam.
incd. She was ruddy of cheek and
appeared to be in the best OF health.
a sharp contrast TO her husband who
Is thinner and more pallld than last
year. Ills hair, wiry and badly cut.
gives him something of an unkempt
appearance.
The first six men for service wero
all disqualified
Justice Bowling frequently took a
hand in the questioning OF the
talcsmcn, his interrogations usually
bringing the examinations to an abb
rupt conclusion.
Mr. Littlcton Is thorough I'm his
examinations, probing into the in
ncrmost thoughts and beliefs Of the
talesmen one question asked most
Of the talcsmcn was what newspaper
/ "purported' accounts Of the prevl-
GUS trial they had read He spent
nearly a half hour on william A.
Roberts. a native OF England. who
finally was accepted as prospective
Juror 40. 10. Roberts declared he
had an impression as 90 the guilt
or innocence Of the defendant. but
50 is not a decided one and he was
sure he could lay 80 aside.
At 1880 y. m the trial was ad-
journcd until tomorrow. with three
sworn and four provisional jurors in
the box
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
There is no Lack of Funds in the De-
pleted Family Purse for the
Defense in the Thaw
Murder Trial

New York, Jan. S-All the danger
of the defense in the trial of Harry
Is. Thaw suffering for lack of funds
due to the depleted Thaw family
purse is removed by the decision of
n number OF wealthy Pittsburgers.
headed by Charles NJ. Schwab. the
multi-millionaire steel magnate, to
go TO the aid of Mrs. William X.
Thaw, widow of their former busi-
ness associate. The court reconveneu
In the trial half an hour later this
morning as a result of the long ses-
sion last night. Lawyer Peabody de-
MED the rumors of Thaw's illness,
saying his health was as well as
could be expected when one consld-
ers the length OF time he has been
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
CRUSADE AGAINST
MODERNISM"

Boston, Jan S-A crusade against
what Pope Plus has denounced as
modernism" will be inaugurated az
the meeting here next August OF the
American Federation OF Catholic So
cieties. Plans for the great gath
ering are already under way and it
is expected that leading dignitarles
Of the church In this and other couu-
tries will attend what are termed
modern errors OF thought and con
duct, including the agnos,ic and ra-
tionalist spirit, the higher criticism,
socialism and divorce viii be the
subjects OF the most vigorous at
tack ever made by the Catholics Of
America
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
TWO COLLISION VICTIMS
EXPECTED TO DIE

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. Physicians
deaths among the victims of yestar-
days wreck OF the Colever special
Southern excursion train, which
went through trestle across tho
Copper Mine creek, killing the en-
gineer, fireman and road foreman.
The dying are Mrs Emil Hoover and
Florence A. Studebaker. Five Pull
mans fell % feet into the creek bed,
taking two hundred passengers with
them.
The injuries will consist chiefly
Of broken limbs and bruises.
The injured in Atlanta hospital
arc:
Il. w. Grlswold. Ashtabula. O.. in
ternally injured and badly bruised
on head
Mr.. and Mrs. Creighton, Of Ash-
tabula, o., slightly bruised
Mrs. Elizabeth smith, OF CIeye-
land, o., back hurt and probably so-
riously injured internally.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Smith. OF
Cleveland. o., slightly bruised
Mrs. Elizabeth Rowbotham. OF
Cleveland. o.. slightly burlsed.
Mrs. x Peel Cleveland, o. slight
ly bruls d.
Mr. Rogers and son. Cleveland,
o. badly cut and bruised
Mr. and Mrs. n. &. Kane. C'eve-
land. o.. slightly hurt
+. Strauss, Cleveland.
Mrs Della Thompson. Montana. q.
Frank Gregory and wife.
y. +. Henry and wife. Ashtabula,
10.
John TOuchstone. East Jordan,
| Mich, badly injured
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Washington, Jan. 8 Civil service
examinations were held today for a
number Of places in the government
service, including chemists aids at a
salary OF $1,000, cnginomen and
camhtters at a salary OF $500. and
electricians at a salary Of $1,000.
Next Wednesday examinations arc
scheduled for pilots in the life say
INK service at $50 a month. cleciri-
cal assistants at from 5000 to 81
900; Greek and Assyrian intcrprc-
ters for service on the Mexican bor-
der at $1,000, German and Slavou-
ian interpreters for Tcxas at the
same salary. and aids In the gcodetic
survey service at a salary Of S72O.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-08

confined in Jail. The justice Is said
to he considering the plan of COM
pelling counsel to exercise peremp-
torly challenges before the prospeo'
tive jurymen are allowed to entes
the box. If It does this It will pre-
vent the employing of twelve chairs
after they have been once nlled, The
first order OF the court this morning
was ordering new panel of two
hundred additional talesnsen. the
first hundred OF whom will report
tomorrow morning and the second
hundred on Friday.
John II. Holbert and John Il. Ne'
terwhistle were accepted as Jurors
subject to peremptory challenge.
This makes nine men in the jury
box.