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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-09-30
SChf RR TICKET
Withdrawn From Race and ReSO-
lutiOnS Concerning Machine
Candidate Tor Cover
nor Adopted.

Charleston, w. Va, Sept. "a -
AT stormy and exciting meeting of
the Scherr leaders last night, reso-
buttons bitterly condeinning Senator
klkIns, and finally Withdrawing the
Scherr ticket from the field were
adopted. This ends TIE organized
fight made 10y the Lincoln Republi.
can organization against the Wig.
wan convention and its works. An
address is to he prepared setting
forth more fully the position of the
Lincoln organization.
The resolutions adopted were a.
follows:
"Resolved, That we recognize in
the selection of w. K. Glasscock as
the republican candidate for COVER.
nor. the direct personal selection of
Senator Elklus, at his dictation aud
for his own benefit, and for the
perpetuation of his machiue.
Resolved further, That we recog.
nlze that the present condition OF
affairs makes the election of repub-
lean electors uncertain, and may
endanger the election of Taft aud
Sherman.
Resolved, That because of the
possible danger to national success,
1T would be unwise to continue
with separate ticket in the field
Resolved, That the Lincoln Re
publican organization viii withdraw
It's candidates from the political
fed, without end Drsing the nomi
nation of w f.. Giasscock, leaving
the responsibility for his election or
defeat upon Senator Elkins and the
state committee of which he con.
trolls majority, aud that an adj
dress be prepared by this commit
tee, and issued setting forth facts
which brought about the nom:ua-
! ton"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-09-30

w J.. GLAsscocK has accepted
the nomination and says he is ready
for the fight.
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dress be prepared by tins commit
tee, and issued setting forth facts
which brought about the nom:ua-
! ton"
a STORMY DEBATE.
The above resolutions were pass
ed at o'clock this morning, after a
stormy debate, lasting some five
hours. Nearly a hundred Scherr
leaders and sympathizers from
about 30 counties in the state were
| present, and it was noticeable that
the Randolph, Mineral and Monon
gala county men were the most
radical IN demanding action against
klklns and Glesscock. Glasscock
was regarded as personally obiec.
tionable as being the representative
of Elkins.
The meeting was presided over
10y Chairman Grant. Hon. Malcolm
Jackson explained for the benefit of
new arrivals, what had happened
today and yesterday and suggested
that the fight should be continued
Hon. Taylor Vinson of HUNTINGTON.
and Mr.. III. G. Ogden of Wheeling,
argued that the time,to discontinue
opposition had come.
In response to questions, Mr..
Ogden stated that he would be com
PEELED to inform them that the
Wheeling Intellgencer would dis
continue opposition to the regular
republican ticket, az 1t regarded
the withdrawal of Swisher a. =
complete and sweeping victory.
lie was also authorized to say that
the Parkersburg Dispatch News
would take the same course.
BosSfsM BROUGHT TO TERMS.
Presley w. Morris made a speech
demanding that the fight 90 ON
others spoke to like effect. After
general debate, however, the view
point OF those who held that the
purpose Of the movement had been
accomplished, became more gener
ally accepted, and the resolutions
above offered by Hon. +. G. Rev
uolds and yariou-ly amended. we're
adopted. Now ends the court house
convention movement. 1t ma.
achieved it, purpose.
It ended a candidacy that was
dlstasteful to the large majority of
republican voters. 1t brought AFRO
CANT bossism to terms, and forced
the acceptance Of snlutary party
rules Results have fully justified
it.
The significant fac, u Def. ls
tha, that The movement maintain.
Its organization and is boz condition
10 be revived at any time it may be-
deemed necessary Intlc present
campaign its members czreclto sap.
port the regular candidates of
the republican party aud especially
to make The most earnest efforts for
tnc election OF Taft and Sherman.
w J.. GIAsscocK has accepted
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SEPTEMBER 30, 100,
Republican Ticket.
Election Novom Der 3. 1908.
NATION TIC KEr.
For President.
WILLIAM II. TAFT,
OHIO.
For Wee President.
JAMES = SHERMAN,
New York.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
For Congress,
J HUGHES,
Caboll County.
STATE TICKET.
For Governor,
W. Il. GLASS COCK,
Monongalia County.
For Secretary of state,
STUARrF. REED,
Harrison County.
For Auditor,
JOHN =. DARST,
ia k,on County.
For Attorney General,
WIN. g. CONLEY,
Preston County.
For Treasurer,
+. T. LONG.
Mcdowell County.
For Superintendent If school,
NJ. T.. SHAWKEY,
Kanawha County.
For Judges of the Supreme Court,
IRA +. ROBINSON.
Taylor County.
". N.MILLER,
Wood County.
l.. J. WILLIAMS.
Greenbrier County.
For state Senator,
W w. WHITE,
Mcdowell County.
WAYNE COUNTY TICKET.
For House of Delegates,
HENRY IL -TICE,
III. ID. WILSON.
For Sheriff.
J. W. MITCHELL.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
J. IL. MABCUM.
For As s>or.
NJ. Y. BARTRAM
For Clerk County Court,
STONEWALL JACKSON.
ForClerk Circuit Court,
SAMUEL HATTEN.
For Com missioner County Court,
MARION PLAYABLE.
For County Surveyor,
j. Il. ADKINS.
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Republican Ticket.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

For Congress,
j 4. HUGHES,
Caboll County.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25
MORE POWER 70 JOHNSON.
He 10 q Man Who Has Risen on His
Merits. =,

Hon. John A Johnson has risen
from the ranks on his merits. He has
won a fair degree Of material prosper
ity. not by the reckless arts Of a dsma-
gogue, but by tfse constructive work Of
a citizen VINO grows up in and with
his country.
He has political power because he
has deserved public confidence. How
ever any Of US may disagree with some
OF his political ideas. he is recognized
by all who have taken the trouble to
learn anything about him as a man Of
sound and sincere character.
He Is a seIfmade man who IL we'll
made-who has done a good Job in
the making OF himself. AS to his
general attitude toward the questions
OF the day. it IL enough to say that
he is not a man who believes in burn
Ing the barn 70 Hll he rats,
he u exactly the kind Of man that
what M. Bryan calls the plain peo-
pie" are glad 10 see come forward
for high Office. They recognize him
as one OF themselves and are proud
Of him with good reason.
John A. Johnson of Minnesota IL
doing what he can. More power to
him and TO all like him. The republic
needs the help OF all of them.-Chi-
cago Inter Ocean. ..s.,-4s
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25

l know II may be a long road 20 the
victory which we all want to see come
II We have the patience TO endure g..
II we have the faith that ought 70 be
I'm Us. and If We have the intrepidity
which ought 10 be charaeteristlc Of 2
pemQcra. We WI see there. I ren1er,.
Der a few years aso that 1 stood with
my wife overlooking Puget Sound.
heard much of the place and | wanted
20 see IT, first from the Mount Rainier
side and then from the Mount Tacoma
side. We went over there one Of those
misty days when the bay vas overcast
We hadn't anything 20 do owu-town,
and We went and stood and looked
from Mount Rainier A half hour. an
hour. perhaps, had passed We we're
about ready TO give w and 90 back
to town. when suddenly the clouds be-
gan 70 separate, My wife said to me:
There is the mountain. said. No,
II is not In that direction; It is over
here. She said; You are mistaken; Il
is there. said: II is not: IL is there
and | said 10 the driver: Where 10
Mount Ranier7' He said: Over
there. felt indorsed
suddenly the clouds began 70 break
away. the gloom disappeared and the
sun broke through and sent its slant.
Ing light down ON the snow-capped
peaks OF the Olympic mountains, iso
miles away. We saw The glory Of
heaven rejected upon the mountains
81 Olympus, and they were greater ana
better and brighter than these over
gondsr. II We shall sand HAs encueh
md look for the sunlight TO shins
through the clouds Of gloom and DO
bur share TO iift the clouds we will see
he mountain OF Olympus. and We win
'e able to get UP thsrs on the summit
md look down inbo rhe caves OF gloom
where We once had lived. and we Will
zee bright and glorious the heavenly
riumpb Of the Democracy Of a united
Iation." .--a~y "a. =.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25
JOHNSON ON ISSUES
MINNESOTA GOVERNOR OPPOSED
TO ExPEpIENcY IN POLITICS..
SPEECH At LOUISVILLE
10 Given a Wonderful ovation at the
Jefferson Day Dinner in the
Kentucky city-A Promise
OF Victory.

Gov Johnson OF Minnesota. who
was a specially invited guest al the
Louisville Jefferson day dinner. and
who seally made the principal address.
was given applause commensurate
with a man Of his ability and his high
station. He was cheered when be en-
tered the banquet hall. the big gather.
ing stood on Its feet, cheered and
waved napkins as he was introduced,
cheered his dramatically delivered
speech and gave him what must have
been a most gratifying ovation az he
concluded his. prayer that the times
might bring forth another Jefferson TO
teach the faith Of him who has gone
before and prevent the leaders of TO.
day from going on into the desert Of
unknown situations He declared that
he sometimes viewed with alarm the
conditions Of the present generation,
but he believed In time 10 come all
would be right and the principles Of
equality and justice and the Demo
cratic party would triumph.
The latter part Of the governors
speech was az follows. --~%6sH
Il realize. my friends. that on the
grounds u expediency executives are
sometimes prone TO temptation to do
things which are not justified by the
written law q the 69gptry ! ess;iys
that the written Law Of the country
has a majesty which compels the allie
glance Of every man who lives under
the government and should like to
see the time come In this country
again when we were willing TO abide
by the constitutional forms Of govern
ment and not be ruled by those expedi.
ents which change with the tides. 7
remember In the hisfnry Of Henry Of
Navarre. that plumed knight who led
the hosts from one camp TO another
hghting for a sacred cause. When he
became king OF France. ON the ground
oil expediency. he renounced the old
faith and took up ne~ which he had
been fighting. and what became Of the
people by whom and with, whom be
had been nghting all the years Of that
turmoil and trouble! They dis p
psared az the dew before the morning
sun and the Huguenot had to come 10
America 10 live
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25

Ian, me uae product o. THO go, go
tate A, es well as W.T., g.,
ailwav n..N' 'ohnscn's su~vs-.....
nesota '"SSes were abolished ~ u
reforms S os past IN me ,r-,,..
Known to nt years Is - ~,
yond ailu~o7e alre attention te,e eli
dent Roosa 70 'he fact TIA, pre.
him as the ~ publicly recosn,-
campaign Tor refor,na,tae nation wids
insurance Companies VI the great
Gov. johnson Ia
herence to political pr,n,,a "a s,rict I'D
does not believe in contns,n, out he
passing fancy or fad with no,,,,ay,
principle. He believes that thera -.
q few basic political ideas which chs,.
sctense Democracy. He il not a man
who was Q Republican yesterday, .
Democrat to-day and an Independent
tomorrow. Throughout bis career he
Has been . Democrat
Although there can be no question
that Gov. johnson n Q believer IN
sweeping tariff reforms, and q believes
in the nscessdty Tar vigorous lsg1sls-
ton TO meet certain modern industrfal
conditions. be has such an abundance
Of common sense, 80 much intellectual
balance, and y so tactful In bis meta
DDS that he achieves his ends WITHOUT
that excessive friction end IiaHnf dis
turbence that hes BEEN Characteristic
OF some OF our recent reformers. Gov.
johnson la big man. He 10 not we'd
dsd TO . particular political fad. He -
In statesmsoship something OF IN op-
portunitist. Although guided By soms
big principles. he prefers TO decide
questions ~ they come up on thsiI
individual presentatiopr s01@WRaA
70 ~ pspGrstic CANDIDATE he is
strong. becadJe between his genuine
devotion To reform and his careful ana
effective methods Of getting reforms.
be should have % difnculty In uniting
In his support both the conservative
and radical elements In his party. This
should insure hin the normal Demo,
cratic strength, carrying with It, Of
course. the solid south and such states
as New York and New Jersey. In ad-
dition. Gov. Johnson will draw an I'm
nerse Republican vote from Scandi-
navian-American citizens. as well as
other ciasses. IN such states as ILL.,
nois. Wisconsin. Minnesota, North and
South Dakota Montana. Nebraska and
Washington There is no question
that he could carry Minnesota and the
two Dakotas. Wisconsin and Illinois.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25

"vou are taking the proper
steps, campaign Of education 10
what 10 needed to secure his NOM
Ination. Once let the American
people get close to THE man, learn
his early history and struggles. a.
! know them; feel HE friendship,
AZ I have felt Il; see HE intsnss
love and kindnsss for hls fellow
men, 40 have seen u, and no
power on ssrth can deter them
from placing him ~ the head q
our federal government"
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25
JOHNSON THE MAN
he is THE IDEAL AMERICAN cITI-
ZEN AND STATESMAN.
A MAN OF THE PEOPLE
His Record OF Achievement a Gusran-
tee to the Nation-compared Fs-
vorabIy with Llneoln-s
self.Made Man.

John II. Tolan. q lawyer OF Amazon.
da. Mont. a lifelong acquaintance and
friend Of Gov. John A. Johnson OF Min
nesota. writes in regard to the latter's
candidacy:
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25
VAST RESPONSIBILITIES.
-NzS NV =
A Short Extract from a Notable
Speech by Gov. johnson. %


We are confronted by vast oppor,u-
mites and responsibilities, and with
lost ground to recover. A bad eco
nomic policy and political treachery
cost US the benefit Of commercial free
dom with Canada. Had we been fair
and decent with our sister country
across the boundary, the trade Of Can
ada would have been ours and com
merciaIly if not politically the two
countries would have been one We
are told it rs now too late. Canada
has grown away from US, instead OF
toward US. A false policy has robbed
us of our own. Congressman elect.
ed to represent our interests in reci-
procity with Canada have gone to
Washington in the interests Of a pine
land combine and worked to make
reciprocity impossible.
The American Tag ought now to
doat over ell North America; but that
union either politically or commercial
ly can never take piafs until a larger
patriotism can rfse shove political cant
and private sresd FROM q Speech BY
ioE John A. yoSnsOo. .-;sSsx.s-ssT-
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25
The Mirage q Wstered Stock.

Faise capitalization is one of ne
great Causes THAI has brought shock
70 the faith Of III people. watered
stock Is the mirage IN the desert of
our commercial lib. The billion-dol-
lar steeltrust. Quoted at 76c on a dol
lar to-day and az eight cents to-mor.
row. typfnes the class. Watered stock
has become Q cummpn phase OF legal
ired iaro.ny n DE mad race is to
stop befpre TIM rsaner falls. corporate
buEness mU b reorganized on q
rational basiA No desperation stoHd
Be psrnnftfsd by iaw 70 issue a share
OF stock that dues not stand for paid.
In cash and certffled to by state sx.
animation. EVERY dollar Invested In
a comrsrciai enterprise should earn
4 fair profit and every investor 10
sntitled 70 q fair rate OF interest on
lis Investment But IL is not entitled
o a rate Of interest and profit on
'tock which has no capital basis
from q Speech By Gov johnson.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-25
Where Autos MAY Trsve, East,

There is no speed limit for autos
outside the city of Shanghai, China.
Within the city 80 miles an hour u
allowed
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-10
BALLOON RACE
STARTS TODAY

Berlin, Oct. 10.-With % contes-
tants representing eight countries,
there is every indication tath the
third International balloon race for
the Gordon Bennett cup will result
in the most notable contest OF Its
kind in the history OF aeronautical
success. OF course. will depend to
a great extent upon the atmospheric
II the conditions are
favorable the start OF the race will
be made this evening from the
grounds of the Berlin Aero club. II
the outlook is regarded as not en-
tirely satisfactory the start will be
deferred until tomorrow.
The drawing for the start gives
America first honors. and ]. c. Nc
Coy has been picked to start first
in the America H.. of 2,2O0 meters
The other American entries are Ma
son Arnold. with the ST. Louis, and
A Holland Forbes. who will pilot the
Conqueror. Belgium has two entries
M. de Moor and NJ de Bronx Bron'
fere. Oscar Erbsich, who won the
cup last year with flight OF S72
miles, when the race was held in the
United States. is competing again
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-10
SUCCESS IS ASSURED
in ALL Departments
PARADE WILL BE PAGEANT OF INDUSTRIAL PROGRESSIVELY
FEATURE. WHETHER OF AMUSEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL
INTEREST WILL BE IN READINESS THE DISPLAY ExcEIIme
ALL FORMER EFF0RTs-GREAT THRoNGs WILL ATTEND

After weeks of management Of the
Lewiston Fair
ready to be judged by public and
cause of the situation
hands OF the thousands Of visitors
ing
meeting
esting features for the
the features
to the carnival attractions
city the lewiston Fair association offering the
program In Its history the visitor
country and feature
fully
In the building OF the fair the
hearty cooperation OF the
only visit
OF efforts
Northwest From the helds the farmers
mems OF grain; the horcuu has
vaon and preservation Of his choice fruits
stock ranches brought
hogs The awm timber
curing representative specimens
has gathered the samples from the
wealth
possible
ties s@ S18N-ss. '.'@ts
Not only will visitor opportunity viewing The
OF this section assembled
be breeding farms a.
Northwestern and Middle within itsef
Of particular educational the
provided the lecture to be
Idaho experimental station of University of
time and energy for
past several weeks the people
render the duties
interest have sacrificed the
exhibition personnel Of the fair
vice president Phil Wegerber directors Ray q
each Otto Ketenbach William Bollnger Frank
E. Brown C. W. Mount Phil Weisgerber, McNary
IN Brown. G. s. Florence. W. J. Clemens Charles
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-10
congress MAKES
Wants KNOWN
RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT SAN
FRANCISCO COVER A WIDE
RANGE OF PLANS FOR WEST
ERN ADVANCEMENT.

San Francisco, Oct. 10.-The res
olutions presented at the Transmits
sissippi congress reahirm the resolu-
tions passed at the former sessions of
the congress IN regard to the I'm
provement ef the waterway and har-
bors of the entire country. The COM
mittee recommended to the members
the movement more especially repre-
sented by nationals rivers and har-
oors congress anc to adopt as "ours"
'ts slogan, and asks an annual appro-
priation Of at least 10000. 900 to be
expended in the fursaerances Of this
pressing and indispensable work. s
The report strongly approves tbs
progressive, statesmanlike and pat
riotic utterances and actions OF the
president of the United States in re-
gard to these great measures," and
iaVors department Of pubic works
ana SO Tar as requisite increase the
puohc debt to maintain the desired
improvements. The resolutions point
out the necessity for the maipte-
nance OF big docks at Bremerton and
mare Island for the care of a battle
snip Meet, together with the need oi
ueep channels to provide for the
.eepest-draught vessels of the navy
Is recommended that the COD
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-10
GRAND PARADE OPENING DAY.
Most Interesting Features Secured
for Big Street Pageant.

The lewiston Charleston fair as
sociation will make its bow to the
public on Monday when the big
street parade passes west on Main
street to the Lewiston-C Charleston
bridge and directs the way to the
fair grounds where the best program
OF the week will be presented to
fair visitors who attend the meeting
on the opening day.
The details of the parade have
been most carefully planned and un-
der the direction Of Capt. D. c.
Wrighter the public IS assured Of
one Of the greatest pageants ever
presented upon such an occasion.
Extending In its scope from the time
of the first inhabitant until the pres
ct day and reaching into the wiids
OF Africa and South America for the
rarest specimens Of the animal king
dom. the parade prepared by the
lewiston Charleston Fair association
will present those interesting fea-
lures that should bring every inhabi-
tant of the Lewiston-Clarkston
country to the line or march.
Features of the parade will be
the appearance OF the Neg Perce In
dians, garbed in the attire Of their
forefathers and portraying the char
acter Of the earliest Inhabitants of
the great resourceful country from
which the splendid exhibits are COL
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-10
WAR IS UNAVOIDABLE
TROOPS. SENT TO BORDER
MASS MEETING HELD AND MEM BERS MARCHED BODY TO AS
sEMBLY AT BELGRADE WHERE THEY CLAMoRING FOR
wAR-AUsrRIAN ARMED MO N1ToRs COMING DOWN DANUBE
THREATEN sERv1AN FRONT TER

Belgrade, Oct. 10.-Even in off,
cial circles it is now believed that
war is unavoidable. The minister of
war has said to the Associated Press
that "Hostilities can hardly be
avoided"
After a big mass meeting this
morning the participants marched
to the Skupchilina, the members of
which were assembling, clamoring
for war. Among the members of the
assembly the sentiment is apparent
ly warlike.
The news that the Austrian mon
itors which are coming down the
Danube have reached the Servian
frontier is beginning to alarm the
people. Two Austrian flags were
burned by the mob in the theater
square this morning.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-10

lected to make the Lewiston Clark
ston fair.
The blossom of the present gen~
GRAFTON suggesting the advancement
OF civilization and the results OF the
splendid institutions OF educatton
will be represented by q large dele-
cation of lewiston Charleston school
girls.
The parade will be lead by the
Lewiston police department, after
which will ride Capt. d. C. Wright.
er. marshal Of the day. Three spisn-
did bands will furnish music for the
occasion and the spectacular street
pageant furnished by C. w. Parker
with his splendid aggregation OF
performers and complete collection
OF wild animals will supply fea~
ture never before offered upon oc-
casions OF this character.
The parade will start promptly at
l O'Clock and will pass west on Main
street from point near the court
house. Entering into its formation
will be the fair directors in carri-
ages. the supreme court judges and
District Judge e. G. Steele, Mayor
Heitfeld. the Lewiston council and
a grand display of automobiles. Ev-
cry detail has been most carefully
arranged and on'y the cooperation Of
Weather Observer Thomas is re-
required to make the affair the
greatest success.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-10
Centennial o. Greenboro.

Greensboro. N. c.. Oct. 1O.-The
celebration Of Greensboro's centen-
nal is at hand and will be ushered
in tomorrow with appropriate relig-
ious and historical services In all
the churches of the city. The mer-
chants had not realized until today
what a great success the celebration
will be. and all of today the principal
streets were alive with workmen put
'ire up arches and decorating build
ings.
The celebration Will continue
through all of next week. In addi-
tion to the carnival features the fai~
will be In progress. with an attrac-
tive race program, and there will
be a peace congress and number Of
other gatherings to swell the atten-
dance Of visitors.