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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
INSURANCE REBATINC
IS DENOUNCED
By Auditor Darst, Ex-Offi-
clio Insurance Commits
SiOner.
Sold I'm Violation
OF Law Null and
Void.

People who have property to in
sure, or who desire a life policy,
should never accept a policy from
an agent who offers to rebate in any
manner, as their insurance is liable
to be worthless. Hear what the
auditor says:
"Attention is directed to one Of
the greatest evils and demoralizers
known to the insurance business.
The practice of rebating exists in
numerous forms. Until recently
INSCRIPTIONS agents would offer a
prospect for insurance cash re.
bate, but since our laws have become
more stringent, some more indirect
methods have sprung into use, not
able among which, as an illustration.
is such scheme as selling a mer-
chant a policy calling for premium
OF two hundred dollars and buying
from the MERCHANT an article, worth
say ten dollars, for which he paws
one hundred dollars.
Another scheme is for the agent
TO take c9sh for half of the prem
iums ami note for the balance,
and afterward destroy the note.
These and any other like devices,
are as much violation of the law
as the original plan of cash rebate,
and the agents who resort to such
methods have committed an offense
which is punishable by a fine of
tive hundfed dollars and subjects
them to losing their license tor a
period of three years. From the
standpoint of the assured, the
situation Is even more acute, from
the fact tina; a policy sold in viola.
ton OF the law of this state is null
and void"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
kenova, W. Va, r. F. D. No. |.

Ed. CEREDo ADVANCE
As 1t has been some time since
wrote to your valusble paper I
VIII try to pen YOU few limos
from our Deighborhood.
Health among our people is
good at the present writing.
Miss Josie Ms'c,lm ia visiting
her sister. Mrs. r. V. Stewart, at
Portsmouth, Ohio, this week.
Sam Plymale has bought the
store formerly occupied by ] B.
Malcolm and will continue TO
cell general merchandise ar th.
old stand. w. wish him much
succeas.
Mrs. Annie Plvmale, who was
seriously i'll for some time, has
almost recovered.
L noticed al article in your
paper few weeks ago written by
L. ). Malcolm entitled Good
Road Resolution" I heartily en-
dorse Mr.. Malcolm's views on this
SUBJECT and hope we will hear
from other taxpayers Of Ceredo
district, for we certainly do need
good roads.
Well, the first of January will
soon be here and our assessor G.
w. Perdue will be calling on ns
tor our poll tax. Be ready for
him boys when he comes.
Our graded school is progress.
ign nicely. We have a maCplfi-
cent building and three good
teachers and If the children of
the neighborhood do not get a
good education it will be their
own neglect.
We'll, for fear 1 will worry the
Editor writing 30 much l will
close for this time. If I sec this
in print / will come again.
Wishing the ADVANCE and it's
readers Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year / am
Yours respectfully,
Dec. II, 1909. A COUNTRY Boy.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
CLARENCE DU|S,
FREIGHT CONDUCTOR,
Instantly Killed at Prich-
ard--Caught Between
Two Cars.

Clarence Duis, Norfolk Il Wes-
tern freight conductor, mot with a
horr BILE death at Prichard, thus
county, last Saturday morning.
Inc train of which Mr.. Duis was
conductor, stopped at Prichard to
remove car which was not i'm run
ming condition, and in switching
the conductor was caught between
the bumpers of two cars and his
life crush sd out. He was thirty
two years Of age and married.
The body of the unfortunate
man was taken to Portsmouth Sat
urday evening and prepared for
burial. Funeral services were
conducted at Wheelersbnrg Mon.
day.
"A sad feature connected with
the tragedy was the inability of
the unfortunate mans mother to
attend his funeral. Her first hus-
band, the father of the conductor,
is dead and she is now married to
Frank Fields. "A sergeant major In
the regular army. Her husband
is In the Philippines and she is on
her way to the islands to JON him.
She received word of her sons
death at Oakland, CAL, Saturday,
but sent telegram stating che
would be unable to return for the
funeral.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22

A POPULAR social affair among
the newspaper boys is a "sub.
ecrIption shower" 1t is q good
deal like the linen and CHIN
showers given in honor of pros
pectIve brides. a number of
subscribers whose subscriptions
are due get together and induce
all their neighbors who are not
subscribers 10 join them. They
go IN body to the newspaper
Office, where each one planks.
down dollar and takes credit for
a years subscription. IF the
editors face is wreathed in smiles
the affair js a success. II be looks
elum and grouchy, the affair is
failure aud not worth trying
again. Try it once and see if it
isn'ta success. s.-Blackbun (Okla }
News.
We are willing to be "shower.
ed' most any time.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
Phone Train Dispatching.

The Norfolk 81 Western rail ilway
has recently placed orders for four
complete telephone train dispatch
ing circuits from Norfolk to Crewe,
27 stations, 1870 miles; Crewe to
Roanoke, 33 stations, l2G miles;
Williamson, West Virginia, to
Portsmouth, Ohio, % stations, 1I3
miles, and Portsmouth, Ohio, tc
Columbus, Ohio, 22 stations, 100
miles. These circuits, In addition
to the two circuits now in operation
between Roanoke aud Bluefield and
between Bluefield and Williamson,
will complete the telephone train
dispatching equipment for the en-
tire main line between Norfolk and
Columbus, Ohio, about 700 miles,
with about 1875 stations equipped.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
Nothing Doing.

There are no Scherr and Swish
er people in West Virginia any
more. We are simply republi.
cans, ready to knock the immor.
tai strffin' out of any remnants
there may be left ly ing around of
the poor old skeleton known as
the democratic party.
This disiointed combination of
political bones will Of course not
be common amuse ment for q
united and harmonious republi.
can organization but all the same
we can kick it around and pretend
we are doing something.
There was time when dem
o;racy amounted to something in
West Virginia, but it has grown
backward for so long 1t does not
know how to go forward. The
parts Of the affair left are likely
to kick themselves in the back of
the neck, or to unjoiDt some parts
of the anatomy of Itsels to throw
at the other.
The democratic party is nothing
but Joke, state aud nationally.
BryanIsm has busted it and it
wl'l never do Sksg bsitor
than TO attend it, - ''.ss..-....usssSa - l. =
Parkersburg Stat ffv
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
Rich Mems Gifts Are Poor

beside this: 81 want to go on record as
saying that regard Electric Bitters as
one of the greatest gifts that God has
made to woman, writes Mrs o. Rhine.
vault. of Vestal Center, n. Y. II can
never forget what it has done for me"
This glorious medicine gives n woman
buoyant spirits, vigor of body and jubi-
liant health. 1t quickly cures Nervous
ness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy. Head
ache, Backache, Painting and Dizzy
Spells soon builds up the weak, ailing
and sickly. Try them. SOC at Bless
Drug Store. Ceredo, and r. Ney Will
Hams, Kenova.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
~, WAYNE CO.. W. VA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER - 1909

given handsome cups, but everyone
who accomplisnes the feat will be
awarded a medal. Interest IL high
and the Christmas morning dip will
become an annual event.
This will probably be the only
outdoor swimming party Christmas
day in this latitude, which is the
same as Minneapolis, Ottawa, Cana
da, and Augusta, Maine.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
Stung for Ii Yenrs

by lndigestion's pangs-trying many
doctors and $4,000 worth OF medicine
in vain, b. i. Ayscue, Of Ingleside, N.
O., Mt last used DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, and writes they wholly cured him.
They cure Constipation. Biliousness,
Sick Headache, Stomach Liver, Kidney
and Bowel troubles 2jc at Bloss Drug
Store. Ceredo, and K. Ney Williams,
kenova.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22

The best pills DeWitt's Little Early
Risers-the safe, easy, pleasant and
sure little liver pills DeWitt's Car
boliZed Witch Hazel Salve is the origi-
nal. Good for cuts, burns or bruises,
and especially for piles Sold bv Bloss
Drug Co Ceredo. and Kenova Drug
pists
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
n. & W. Shop Pau Roll Sis, 900.

Roanoke, Va, Dec. 1.-THE
December pay roll of the Norfolk
& Western shops in this city
amounted to $4,000. Thiiis the
largest December pay roll iu sew.
eral years.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22

The following named citizens of
this county have recently been ap-
pointed Notaries Public: G. p.
Hoard, w. B. Ferguson and +. T..
MeDouRal of Ceredo; J. H. Lam
bert Of Kenoya, and Frank Frssbef
Of Fort Gay.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
LOOking Ones Best.

N'sa woman's delight to look her
best but pimples, skin eruptions, sores
and boils rob life of joy. Listen Buck.
lens Arnica Salve cures them: makes
the skin soft and velvety. 1t glorifies
the face. Cures Pimples, Sore Eyes.
Cold Sores, Cracked Lips, Chapped
Hands. Try it. Infallible for Piles.
25c at Bless Drug Store, Ceredo, and r.
Ney Williams, Kenova.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22

REV. w. f. SHEPPARD, PASTOR.
Services Sunday, Dec. %: $3.50
a. m, Sunday School; IL a. m,
classmeeting; 1880 p. m. Christ
mas services.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22
Make Ussful Xmas Presents.

Nothing is more appreciated
than a fine pair of shoes, slippers,
rubbers or overgaiters We have a
large stock from which to make
your selection. ~
Bruins a. Son,
I5Dec. .2w. Catlettsburg, Ky.
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Gifts! Gifts! Gifts!

Kodaks, Sl.OO to $50. 90
Fine Box Candies, 3Oc TO $500
Merschaum Pipes, $3.50 to *7.Oo
Brier Pipes, $3.50 to $500
Fountain Pens water
man's), 1925 to 50. 90
Ever Ready Rszors, $l.OO
Wild 81 Boette, Huntington,
w. Va. Florentine Drug Store.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22

To Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Frasher,
Dec. IL, 1909, a son.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22

Prayer service Wednesday even
ing at 1880.
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Born.

To MIR. and Mrs. lanes Wright
Dec. IA, 1909, daughter.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-12-22

Sold by the Bloss Drug Co. and Kenovs Druggists.
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Roll 0.

subscription 20 Che 1lDVANCE since our
last report, for which they have our
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20
FRAUD IN ILLINOIS.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR GOV
ERNOR COUNTED OUT?"

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 13.-The legis-
lative deadlock was broken today
when the senate concluded to sit with
more than are shown by the election
turns.
Inaccuracies in all but nine of the
102 counties in Illinois, in counting
the vote for governor at the Novem-
ber elections, are charged in the Pc
titIon fer recount made to the gen
eral assembly by Adlai E. Stevenson,
Democratic candidate FOR governor.
An approximate total OF 10000 votes
more than are shown b ythe election
returns is claimed by Mr. Stevenson
in his petition to the general assem-
bly, today. In the 93 counties cited by
the petition as showing irregularities,
65 are alleged to have made wrong
returns by the alleged simple means
of counting for Deneen votes which
were cast for Stevenson. In 2S others.
it is charged, in addition, either that
persons not naturalized or persons not
residents Of the county, or both voted
for Gov. Charles S. Deneen. and I'm
each of 2S counties, miscounting OF
votes properly cast also is charged.
The county which appears from the
petition to have countenanced the
greatest amount of illegality of all
sorts is Cook (Chicago), although ex-
tensive frauds also are charged in
other counties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20
TURKEY BOUGHT OFF.
Austria Agrees to Pay an Indemnity Of
$1O,8CO.OOO.

Constantinople, Jan. 12.-The Tur-
kish government accepts the Austro-
Hungarian offer Of f2.5OO,OO Turkish
O,SO0,O0O) indemnity for the an
neXation Of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
thus removing every possibility of
war.
The grand vizer, Kiami Pasha re-
ceived Marquis Pallavinin, the Aus
tro-Hungarian ambassador, at noon
today and notified him OF the decision
OF the council Of ministers.
The grand vizier made an effort to
induce Austria to increase the COM
pensation another half million pounds,
but ambassador Pallavicini declared
that an increase I'm the amount was
out of the question. If the offer was
rejected, he declared, negotiations
would be broken off.
The negotiations thus far have been
successfully concluded and the points
of the agreement will be embodied in
a protocol.
1t is believed that the settlement
with Austria will facilitate and under
standing with Bulgaria.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20
NASHVILLE STIRRED UP.
TENNESSEE SENAT1- PASSES pTrJ,
RESTRICTING LIQUOR TRADE.
Senator Dancey Fort Declares An,i.
saloon Lacquer Threatened Him
10 investigate Reports and Charges
Ci Intimidation.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 12.-Senate
Dill No. 1, providing for the prohibi-
tlon Of the sale of liquor within four
miles Of any school house in Tennes,A
see' tonight passed its third and fina
reading in the senate The vote was
~ 10 l3. 1t is expected that the
mouse VIII pass the bill tomorrow.
Immediately after the vote IN rho
senate was announced the widest dis
oroer prevailed. AS soon as a notion
70 adjourn could be put and carried -
frantic crowd surrounded the prohibi-
tlon senators and the celebration took
the form Of love feast.
The debate preceding the nassoa 90
th7 measure was replete with Incl
dents, one Of which was Former Gov1
john /. Cox's speech in defense of his
past record and his present attitude
towards temperance legislation. An
other was charges made by Senator
Dancy Fort Of intimidation against
the Rev. E. E. Folk, whom he term
e1 the high mogur' Of the Anti-saA
loon League. Senator Fort charged
that DR.. Folk had threatened IN ruin
him religiously as we'll as politically
IL he voted against prohibition and
further charged that Folk was at
tempting to carry out his threat by
publishing in his paper an insinuas
ton to the effect that Fort was a.
infidel.
In the house today Representative
cooper introduced a resolution based
on published reports to the effect that
the Rev. E. V. Chapel and the Rev.
q. +. Haynes, prominent Methodist
ministers Of this city, have stated
that efforts are being made to seduce
and corrupt members Of the legisla-
ture. The resolution authorized the
speaker to issue a citation to Messrs.
Chapel and Haynes to appear at once
In the house and file specific charges,
giving the names Of the guilty parties
the corrupted members, the witnesses
and the parties who are circulating
these "felonious charges"
1t Is provided further that the cita-
ton be placed in the hands of the
sergeant-at-arms for service and In
case proper response is not made thu
warrants be issued for the arrest of
Messrs. Chapel and Haynes and
that they then be brought before the
bar of the house, there to be public
iy reprimanded as common slanderers
unworthy Of belief and decent asso-
ciates." a.
The resolution lies over under thu
rules.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20
TENNESSEE GOES DRY.
HOUSE PASSES BILL ALREADM
APPROVED By SENATE.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 13.-The bill
to prohibit the sale of Intoxicating
liquor in Tennessee passed the lower
house Of the general assembly this
evening at 6:15 O'Clock. The voAl
was 62 to Sc. Fifty votes is a ma
jority. Twenty-Five Republicans voted
for and one against the measure.
The measure passed, is the one fav-
oraoly acted on yesterday by the SEN
ate and now goes to Gov. Patterson.
He is expected to veto it. but unds
the constitution his veto operates onlv
as suggestion, not as a stay. and a
bare majority may pass the bill over
the executives unfavorable action.
The governor is allowed to hold a
bill five days. If at the expiration
OF this time it has not been return
TO the assembly is becomes a law
without his signature.
The bill provides that prohibition
shall become effective July l, 1909.
The battle attending the passage
of the prohibition bill was probably
the fiercest ever known in the Ten1
nessee house Of representatives. For
almost five hours it was waged. the
local option, or administration forces.
contesting every inch Of the ground.
Amendment after amendment was
presented, and promptly voted down
oy about the same majority as thai
given the bill on final passage.
great outpour of oratory came from
both sides.
throughout the discussion the gall
ieries We're packed AMI several times
the speaker, at the request of the 10.
cal optionists, asked the sergeant-at-
arms to exclude visitors from the fioort
or the house. When the final vote
was announced the cheers from the
gallery were deafening, the demon
stration on the floor and in the gall
leries lasting several minutes.
Tonight the "Sta widers" are jubi--
lantly asserting that the bill will 81,
passed over the governors veto by
about the same vote as it originally
received in each house.
bill making bucket shops" IL
iegai was introduced by Mr.. Carson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20
SAYINGS OF MRS. SOLOMON.
Being the Confession OF the Seven
Hundredth Wife-Tanslated by
Helen Rowland.

Behold. my daughter, there was a
woman of Babylon. and she was a
wonder. For she managed her hus-
band with one hand and her eyes
shut.
And. 10. on a time, whether spouse
came home at a. m. with his shoes
In his hand, he beheld a light that
streamed forth from his wife's room.
And he groaned, for the woman stood
before her mirror taking off her puffs
And her mouth was full Of hair
pins
And he murmured gently, "A1y be-
loved, why didst thou sit up for me 2"
But the woman answered, saying
NAY. have not sat up for thee;
for 10, have just gotten in my
self"
And he grasped the door-knob for
support. For this was a jolt! Yet
thereafter he remained at home every
night.
Verify, verify, man is not like un-
TO patent belt which can be pin
ned down; neither Is he like unto a
carpet which can be nailed to the
floor. Yet as little moisture on a
postage stamp. so will little curiosity
make him stick--even closer than a
brother.
Yea, she that listeneth for her hus-
bands latchkey shall be fed with
fairy tales. but she that carryeth her
own latchkey knoweth a good trick.
Lo. bride shall lie awake at night
hearing strange noises; but it shall
, come to pass that after years she
shall hand her husband his hat and
cane with a glad heart Yea, she
shall hunt for his cuff links and get
him into his dress suit with great
cheerfulness. saying: eco thy way,
but when thou returnest do not
awaken me-" And she shall sleep
peacefully.
For In time even a midnight row
becometh tame and lacketh excite
ment and homemade melodrama los
eth Its flavor. Moreover, a wise wo-
man knoweth that no man existeth
who Is worth a good nights rest. Sc
lah!
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20
Don't Get n Divorce

"A western judge granted a divorce
on account of ill-temper and bad
breath. DIR. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented it, They cure
constipation, causing bad breath and
liver trouble the ill-temper. ,iispel
colds, Danish headaches, conquer
chills. Csc. at Sibert's Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20

drainage as we'll as the city and should
aid the city in keeping it in good con-
dition. He expressed the opinion that
the county commissioners would see
the justice of this proposition if pre-
sented to them, and would unite with
the city in maintaining the creek as
an effective drain. On motion Of Nj.
Ligon the Committee Of Public Works
was requested to take up the question
with the county board.
Mr.. Wright presented request Of the
permission to place railing around
the monument, and to remove the
water trough near the monument to
opposite side Of Main street. On Mr..
Finn's motion this matter was re-
ferred to the Committee Of Public
Works with power to act. BY request
of Mr.. H. c. Haynsworth, he was re-
lieved from service in this connection
on account of the fact that he is
member Of the Monument Committee.
Mr.. Lyon being substituted for Mr..
Haynsworth.
Request was received from the
Civic League for services of one of
the city laborers. one or two days each
week. on the graded school grounds.
the triangle at the foot of Main street
and the lots around the A. c. L., de-
pot. And declined with regret, as
the city has constant need for all its
laborers on street work. and can spare
none at present.
Application Of Mr.. George Hatchell
for position on the police force, was
filed for future reference.
Mr.. B. ]. Jackson requested the
privilege Of renting the street scraper
for a few days. and was refused as
the city has 1t In constant use.
Mr.. Ipp Cacloudis requested permis-
sion to lay cement walk in front Of
his building on South Main street, at
his own expense. one half to be re-
funded by the city out Of first funds
available for such purpose. The re-
quest was granted.
Reports were presented from the
Sewerage Commission and Commits
sioners Of Public Works for December
and received as information. The fol-
lowing claims approved by the Sew
erage Commission were ordered paid:
Booth Live Stock Co.. .. :. $154.s2
e. T. Brailsford & Co.. :. -. 1925
T. b. Jenkins. :. :. :. 20. 500
Sumter Lumber Co.. :. :. 100
Burns Hardware Co.. .. :. $50
Skinner Iron Works.. .. :. 1.sO|
Claim Of Fabric Fire Hose Co., $3.50,
spanners etc.. for Fire Department
was ordered paid.
A claim for $4,000 In favor OF DAN
dy Simmons for damage to horse
alleged to have fallen into a sewer
ditch. was refused payment. on Mr..
Barnett's statement that he had in
vestigated the matter. and learned
that the alleged ditch was about six
inches deep and that the horse was
OF little value.
Council then adjourned
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20

FFor health and happiness-De-
Wits Little Early Risers-small. gen.
tie. easy, pleasant little liver pills. the
best made. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20

For Eczema, letter and Salt Rhcum
'The intense itching characteristic
OF these ailments is almost instantly
allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many
severe cases have been cured by 1t. For
sale by all Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-20
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
WIRE DEPARTMENT HEADoUAIs-
TIERS AND OFFICE BUILDING.

Council Discusses Ambitious and Ex-
pcnsivc Undertaking without Ar
r1vinS at Declsion-Report on
Street work-Saratoga Branch
Once Moorc--New Work ON Streets
Authorized.