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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-11
Candidate Obaldia Has Wealth.

Obalda is a wealthy cattle owner of
Chirfqui, son of an eX-president of Co
lOmbia. and he has in the past been
governor of the state of Panama and
acting president of the republic.
If the people see that their rights TO
vote as they please are not respected at
the polls tomorrow there is bound to be
serious disorder. because there are many
who would prefer American occupation
to :, continuance of the unsatisfactory
system of government they have had IN
the past
The American authorities are fully
prepared To see that the elections arr.
fair and to put down any serious trouble
with energy
Two hundred and seventy-siX presi-
Dental electors are To be chosen. anu
out Of this total 1t is predicted That no
l.ss than 300 will be- for Obaldia. The
electors will meet August l To elect L
PRESIDENT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-11
STATUS OF PANAMA ELECTION
ARIAS' WITHDRAWAL SAID TO
HAVE CLEARED SITUATION.
American Intervention Not Likely
Now-Some Trouble and Dis
order Expected.

PANAMA, July 1.-the electoral sit
uation has been much cleared by the
withdrawal of Ricardo AriaS. the con-
stitutional candidate for the presidency,
but in spite of this the adherrats Of
Domingo ObaIdia. the INDEPENDENT can
didate. have relaxed their efforts but
very little. and it is planned 80 elect
Senior ObaIdia as conclusivcly as pos
sible
Since the withdrawal of -AIiaS the
possibility of American intervention Is
much more remote. but even 81 IN con-
dition of affairs is critical. Til: follow
ers of AriaS will, be at til" polls, and
trouble aud disorder are no; by any
means out of the question.
The Governor of the Canal Zone has
sent to every town of the republic COM
miss toner's TO watch the elections and
take note of everything that occurs
Among these men are thirteen army
officers and many NOR" employees OF
the canal commission. The sentiment
of the country is undoubtedly with
Obaldia who is supported by the liberal
party. which counts at least 90 per cent
of the population Of Panama and about
one half of the conStitutionalS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-11
Connecticut Offered for McNeill.
Prestige.

The paper that carries the great
est amount OF paid classified adj
yertising is the paper that is most
widely read in the town in which it
i printed.
Not every one can affor,. 20 use
Dig display ads. but no one is so
poor that he cannot afford to use
the Want columns OF q newspaper
sol even the man out OF Il JOB.
Printers Ink
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08
HEARST N THE FIELD
THIRD PARTY WILL DRAW NAM
~ FROM BRYAN AND HELP
DEFEAT HIM.

NEW YORK. Feb. s.-wllliam
Hearst 1t is said. proposes TO place
third party national ticket in the field
this fall, He and his followers have
arranged for a national conference 10
be held at Chicago on washington's
birthday. Invitations have been sent
out to Independence leasuers all'oyer
the country.
1t is proposed to talk the situation
over and decide whether or not an I'M
dependence league candidate for the
Presidency should be nominated.
Robert Stewart. A. j. Boulton ana
Henry A. Powell, of this borough. viii
probably attend the conference. it's
limited that many of Mr.. Hearst's FOL
lowers want Bryan. The millionaire
is said to be opposed to the Nebras
kan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

81 6 Tough editor o. The Fair
mont west virsiniAn has formally an
nouncea his candidaeg ior STAT 81
perint endent of Schools sge renlenis
Der III. Tough ag tn ms itute ins ttiiez
tor while We were yet d teacher ne
was a good instructor and '.has made
good. as editor Of West Virgipta's lead,
ing Republican paper. He has stood
for clean. honest and progressive gov
eminent. His nomination would be =
reward of merit Cameron Star Trt-
bune.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08
Goa GItu House Furnishing GO.

Use had considerable to do with the
decision of Hon. chas. W. Dillon not
10 become a candidate. With such big
delegations as Kanawha, Fayette, Ma
rion and Harrison pledged to stand
fast for Swisher and the backing Of
Governor Dawson wherever he has
friends that believe in standing by his
choice for Governor, experienced poll
tIclans see that the Swisher candidacy
is becoming quite formidable affair.
OF course Mr.. scherr will have some
fine counties with him and Mr.. Hearne
is not out of the running by any
means. but 1T is interesting to see how
Marion county's candidate is rounding
up many OF the big ones early in the
fight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

among us all his life. honest, truthful
and Industrious; always willing to do
that which was for the best interest
OF our city.
Again. Mr.. Arnett is thoroughly ac-
quainted with the financial condition
of our city. In fact, he understood
this condition long before the appoint
ment of this special committee and af-
ter continued urging this committee
was appointed, the result being full
and complete report as to the fnan-
cial condition of our city, giving to
the people full information into these
affairs, and Offering solution for the
problem. Would 1t not be for the best
interests OF the city TO continue at its
head, particularly at this time. man
who is acquainted with every condi-
ton of the city, instead OF turning it
over to one who will have to acquaint
himself with these extraordinary con-
ditions?
In the selection of candidates for
councilmen, the Republicans of each
ward should be careful to nominate ca
pable and efficient men to fill these
places. Give to the mayor council
made up of good business men, and
our financial AFFAIRS will be placed ON
solid footing. the public money ju.
diclously expended. and the welfare
of the city will be properly looked ar
ter in every detail.
A REPUBLICAN.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08
aEnn - RY EXPRESS.

The campaign seems to be liVening
up In Wood county and the candidates
are announcing themselves in suffi-
Client numbers to insure that there
VIM be plenty doing from now on
parkersburg State Journal.
Il seems that the political pot has
tcommenced to boil on the banks of
the beautiful Ohio somewhat earlier
than elsewhere. Another noticeable
thing about the Wood county poll
tics Is that wealth of good material
8 not only shown in the number Of
candidates announced but in the high
qnalit and character of the candi.
dates as well. Of which the editor of
the State Journal is proving to be
most conspicuous ~ Fairmont West
virginian.
The above is certainly very nice.
The State Journal would give big
red apple to know who edits the West
yirginian when the gentleman who
performs the duty regularly is away,
Is he was when the foregoing was
written. he being at Charleston look
ing after some educational matters
before the Legislature so that matters
VIM be in good shape when he takes
hold as State superintendent OF
schools. Parlsersburg State Journal.
The State Journal editor ought 20
know what a temptation big red APP
ple is, II he remembers the experience
OF Adam. so for the enlightenment of
the EDITOR and the hope of getting the
prize we hereby let the Parkersburg
paper into the secret Of who does tine
brilliant editorial stunts on the West
ytreinian when the regular editor is
away. The man who SO vigorously
Yields the quill Is Mr.. L. NJ. Davis,
the business manager of the West Yir-
piniRn Now. don't forget our address.
our GOODS come by U. s. express.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

A correspondent in to-day's paper
seems somewhat inclined to complain
because the West virgInlan didn't "go
after" the old man of the Times for the
long editorial he had yesterday rela-
tive TO city politics. The old mans
Trades used to nettle US some and
make US pitch into him but he has
'em" so often about this time of year
that we. don't pay much attention to
what he says any more. The people
around here know the motives of the
Times so we'll when it begins abusing
Republican councilmen that what it
says is of very little consequence. 1t
is clearly recognized that the only
Democratic officials in the city govern
ment do not believe what the Times
says about the bad condition OF the
citys finances. They are not In SYM
patty with the attacks made on the
Republican members OF council either,
but that doesn't make any difference
to the pessimistic statesman out of 4
job who writes editorials ION the top
floor of the Index building"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08
New Weston Bank

WESTON. Feb. s. = The Bank of
Weston recently organized VIII 81
ready for business March 1. Room
have been secured In the Ross build.
ing, which is being remodeled and !
first class banking house fitted up, The
new institution has capital stock ot
$4,000. The officers are Porter Arm
old, president: W E. Rhodes VICE
president; and w. A. Edwards, csshS
Ter. The directors are Lloyd Hehner
George Wilson. John steinbecig ani
Lot Hail.
funeral have not been made, but
win probably be Of puhlin patnr
Last evening from an parts q
state word was receive ~
regret and indfe atIng thu many prom
inelt men would ID d gheeIing tor
tie funeral.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

Good WORK is being done on the
county salary bill by the Legislators
and It is fully believed that salts
factory measure Will be passed at the
extra session. A plan of graduating all
salaries from the receipts Of the Off
ces Is being worked out and 1t seems
that 1t will be perfectly fair to every
official and every county. If such I
measure passes It will be worth more
by far to the tax payers of the State
than many times the entire cost of the
extra session. 1t is to be hoped that
the plan as now under way will be
worked ont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08
tSANAwHA FoR swIsHER.

One Of the biggest assets the boom
1.-the Hon. chas. w. swisher has is
the practical assurance that the 80
delegates from Kanawha county will
30 his and they will be his good and
strong swlsher sentiment in Kama.
Wha seems to overshadow everything
else and even his opponents concede
iiat he viii win in the primary 10 be
held early in March. To have a big
delegation OF so votes, all Of his own
choosing. win be a mighty factor when
ence It IS turned over TO him. 1t is
aomewhat remarkable to see the hold
III swfsher has on the Kanawha coun-
people. 1t Is well known fact
hlt the promise Of the workers to
wisher kept Col. Grosscup from
nterlng the lists as a candidate for
oyeT1or and Ii Is said the same prom
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08
WARDEN MADDOX
CONTINUED From Page Ones


the institution upon practically a self
supporting basis. The large farm east
OF the town was secured and there
nearly all the food supplies for the in
stitution are raised.
He has at all times been a deep
students OF prison methods and his
knowledge has been accepted as au-
thority. At the time of bis death ie
was president of the National Prison
Association and has read several pa
pers that have attracted wide atten-
tion.
Mr.. Haddox was an enthusiastic tax
refromer and was instrumental in a
number of important phases Of the sub
ject being developed. while he assist
ed in the drafting of number of the
bills. In fact, many OF the bills on
the code OF the State. added in recent
years. were partly due to him, while
the county salary bill, now before the
legislature. was drafted along lines of
a similar bill he had prepared.
Prominent In Business.
The deceased was also prominent in
business. He was vice president OF the
Mound City bank, of Moundsville;
president OF the Bank of Cairo, of this
state, where he owns quite an amount
of property. and he was also largely
interested in Moundsville. He was a
member Of the Masons and also
member of the Odd Fellows at Cairo.
He was prominent in the Presbyter-
ian church and at all times in State
public life.
Mr.. Haddox was born in Richie
county April is, 1864, and was edu-
Gated In the public schools there. He
became a member of the Richie coun.
ty board OF examiners and later coun-
ty superintendent OF schools. For two
terms he was postmaster at Cairo and
was also interested in business there.
In 1898 he became president OF the
Bank of Cairo. while in 1901 he was
appointed warden of the penitentiary.
Incidental to this position he is inter
ested in various manufacturing con-
Germs.
Mr.. Haddox is survived by his wife,
who was with him in Battle Greek,
and two sons. Homer and Harry. A
particular pathetic feature was that
the son. unaware Of the death of his
father came UP to Bellalre to partici-
pate in a basketball game, When in
formed he was heartbroken over the
AFFAIR. Mr.. Hadaox. for allhi public
life. was man who devoted much
time with his family. and to'them the
extend their sympathy in
his untimely death,
Public Funeral.
The remains VIII be brought to
wheeling from Battle Creek on Mon
day, ia charge OF the widow and NJ, ,
Boyd. The arrangements fot tie
.sl n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08
MISS hYERS
(contInued from Poo one. ]

Continued from Page One:
A man of standing had given her the
information, she said, and he was out
of town and she would not tell who
he was until he returned. She was
asked II she meant that she refused
to answer.
Deried Committee.
She averred that she certainly diis
and added that If the man returned
and permitted her to tell who he was
she would tell, but It he did mot want
1t known she would not tell. It was
not her custom. she said to reveal
sources Of information.
Attorney John Marshall. who 40
peared for the Gazette, said Mis-
Ayres would not even tell the man
agement of the paper.
The committee pondered over her
defiance good while and put many
questions, which she answered with
a lack Of detail which would have ii
lighted Henry H. Rogers. and then de-
cided to adjourn at callsof the
chairman requesting Miss Ayres to
hold herself in readiness to answer
further summons.
Miss Ayres departed triumphantly
In the meantime a large, luxurious
laugh rolls over Charleston. in which
Messrs. Fisher, White and Johnson
Join.
overzealous Prohlbiticnlsts.
On the surface 1t looks as II the
story originated with overzealous pro-
hibitionlsts. bent on casting refiec
lions on all the senators who might
vote against the bill. The commit
lee. however, has a few more cards
up Its sleeve which will probably ne
verl the infol nation and II any ofsthe
numerous rumors hereabouts are half
way true the final solution viii NOT
help the prohibition cause any.
II the Gazette had contented itself
with merely stating that it was re-
ported that liquor men had raised the
money, no attention would have been
paid to the matter, but it intimated
that the money was having Its erect
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

We suggest that Col. StalIings in
;roduce a bill in the Legislature doing
away with grounding day. or have 1t
come on the 4th OF July; coming in the
winter time 1t has got to be blamed
uisarce.-Parson Advocate.
II we have to have six weeks Of
ground hog weather we think 1t better
10 start February 2d than July 4th.
Col. Stallinss had better go slow with
that kind of bill.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

when It Nles to our Democratic
brother asking the support of Repuh.
licans to have the city government
turned over to gang who. against the
wishes of the people. tore down the
Courthouse in the night time and con-
tracted a debt on the taxpayers of
our county of 27S,OOO.oO or more than
three times ss2.OOOOO, wouldn't that
be going some?"
In speaking of the election next
month agree with the editor of the
Times, when he says strong business
men should be elected on the council.
Since the financial condition of the
city is now thoroughly understood. 1t
is more necessary that the very best
men be put upon the ticket There
will be no trouble to select a full Re.
publican ticket of good competent men
for these places, who can and will f.
nance our Indebtedness with the re.
sources and still make Improvements.
And my Democratic brothers put up
your best material, so that 1t matters
not who is elected, we will have a
strong council.
REPUBLICAN VOTER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

The paper railroad business will be
about at an end in West Virginia If Sen
ator McDermott's bill which has pass
ed the Senate becomes law. 1t may
hurt the newspaper business not to be
able to- start a railroad every few days,
but It will Certainly be better for the
country to make railroad companies
quit playing the confidence game.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

Bryan as the Democratic Moses still
has many years before him in the Dem
ocratIc wilderness before he comes up
to the time limit of 40 years set by
his lllrstrious predecessor. But Bryan
Is young man yet and he started at
an early age. so he bids fair to make
II all right.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08

Mr.. NJ. C. Tough, of the Fairmont
West Virginian. has taken the situa-
tion or the dilemma. or whatever it
may be called. by the horns, AMI
comes out in card in his paper an
nouncing himself as candidate for
State Superintendent OF Schools. He
is splendid man for the place and
will cut a formidable figure in the
contest for the Republican nomination.
A host OF friends throughout the State
will work for his success-Parkers-
burg State Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-08
REPUBLICAN VOTER.

Editor West Virg:n;an:
AS the time is drawing near to NOM
mate candidates for mayor and coun-
eilmen, to be voted for at the next city
election. it is very necessary that we
begin to look around for the best ma
terial to fill these important places.
say important for the reason that we
should be very careful to select able
and competent men to fill them.
The present council appointed Bpe-
cial committee to make a full investi-
CATION of the financial affairs of the
city Of Fairmont, from its incorpora-
tion to the present time. This report
was very carefully prepared by this
committee, up to the close OF bust
ness, Dec. 31st, 1907, classifying and
tabulating the entire Indebtedness of
the city, the amount of interest re-
quired to be paid on each form of In
debtedness, amount and condition of
the sinking funds, and various other
things relative TO the financial condi-
ton of the city, together with their
recommendations. which II carried
out, will put the city on solid finan-
cfal basis. and enable 1t to create the
sinking funds, not yet created, and
carry on its affairs In business like
manner. The report Of this committee
was unanimously adopted at special
meeting of council, held only for the
consideration of this report The cont
nhttee was continued and directed to
confer with the bankers of the city
as to ways and means OF taking care
OF this Indebtedness and provide the
sinking funds. Should the PROPOSE
don made by the committee be- accept
ed by the banks, 1t Is very necessary
that the mayor for the next term,
which will be the time OF the inaugur-
alton of this financial plan. be not only
n man qualified to fulfill the ordinary
duties of chief executive of our city,
but one who is entirely acquainted
with its financial condition, which will
enable him to more fully understand
his duties.
After taking into consideration the
duties and qualifications of a mayor
for the city of Fairmont, particularly
during the next term / find no more
fully qualified to fill this Important po-
sltion than w. E. Arnett, the present
mayor. Mr.. Aruett has served the
city as It's chief executive for two
years, and II you win make compare
son of the crime in his police court
the past year with that of his first
year, you will see that during his sec.
ond year cases of selling to minors
and selling on Sunday are few. and no
such cases for several months past.
This Illustration alone is conclusive
proof that he is In control of the sit.
uation. Also when Mr., Arnett was
elected mayor. 1t was feared by many
that he would be too lenient with the
liquor dealers and that Sunday selling
would be permitted 10 some extent,
but 1t has been fully demonstrated
that there was no occasion for such
fear Judging from the way that he
has handled this question.
Never in the history of the city Of
have we had a chief execu.
tive who gave one-half the time and
attention to city affairs as that OF Mr..
Arnett. He IS o man who has been
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-09-25

right 10 endorse tire nomtiari0n o
8Er. Greer Of Perry Tor the senatoria
representative. bur believe thar rhii
Is a matter which should have beer
acted on BY the Committees o. the sev
eral counties. and that ne. therefore
DO not considerable nomination Of Mr.
Greer as having been made al all, bui
that he or some other man should
receive the nomination in a CONVENTION
assembled from the three go Counties
IN order 10 make # regular.
IS. Resolved. That the Chairman
Of this Convention appoint a commit
tee to select delegates 10 attend the
Convention at Hohenwald called by
the Chairman Of the Counties Lewis
and Perry. and that this Committee
report TO this Convention for action
on their report.
BE it resolved BY this convention
thar the delegates TO the senatorial
convention present at Hohenwald
shall represent Maury county and that
no proxies. be allowed.
S. Q. weatherly, W r. H. Matthews
z. E. Collins. "! P. Russell and Jim
Forgey were appointed committee
on delegates and retired. While this
committee was out Tom PEBBLES
arose and stated that in view Of the
fact that the Democratic Executive
Committee would meet this afternoon
to devise plans for the election of
their successors, that the following
memorial be presented to them:
I'VE the democrats Of Maury county
in convention assembled, earnestly
and respectfully request the Demo
cratic Executive Committee of the
to discard the present ratio In
the selection of committeeman and
adopt a method giving proportional
to the various districts |
Of the county 1t was moved and |
adopted that members of the conven-
ton be appointed to present this me-
mortal
Capt. ]. H. RUSSELL spoke at some
ength.
The committee on delegates re-
uTned and presented list en-
1racing about IT'S names. The re-
bort of the committee was adopted
md the delegates elected as named.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-09-25
c. P. PRESBYTERY
AT CULLEOKA
IMPORTANT MEETING WILL OPEN
ON 2sth FOR THREE
DAYS.

The Columbia Presbytery OF tht
Cumberland Presbyterian church will
convene in Culleoka, Friday, Septem
Der 28th at 1880 o'clock in the Baptist
church, Judge Aydelotte, of Centre
vile, the present Moderator will pre-
side. On Thursday night before the
meeting an examination will be held
for the purpose of examining young
ministers who wish to be admitted to
the ministry.
The meeting will be continued
through Saturday and Sunday and
Sunday night. Dinner will be served
on the ground bod, Friday and Satur-
day.
: The Ladies' Missionary Society viii
hold their regular annual meeting Sat
urday afternoon.
Services will be conducted three
times day by some of the most able
divines of the church. Great prepare.
tions are being made by the Culleoka
people for the reception and entertain
ment Of the preachers and delegates,
who will probably be more than one
hundred.