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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31
Position Wanted.

The un6ers'g ned would Ike to obtain .
position either as q Cook or general man
ABOUT the house. Will receive me- says
left at the rest aurant Of Charles Snowden.
Dec. al ISAAC WASHINGTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31

Governor Glascock has issued call
for the West Virginia Legislature to
meet on January 2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31
Public Sales.

Monday, December 3l-Household and
Kitchen Furniture. by Rev w X Flanna-
gan, at the Baptist Parsonage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31
Children CRY
FOR FLETcHER'S
Q a 8 TO RIA

HAVE Persons wanting SINAI Farms and
Orchards. Parties wanting to sell their farms
would be pleased to have them call at my
office. A. G.. WYNKoop,
Real Estate Agt., ia E. Washington st,
Offices opposite jefferson Hotel
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31
Church Items.

Services IN st James Catholic Church
each I'd Sunday at a. M, and each 4th SUM-
day at 1890 q. m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31

The electric train on display in our vim
dow will be given away Call at store for
particulars. JOSEPH w. SACHS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31

To save money give ycur order now and
get the longton on all hard coal aud Georges
Creek. We are sole agents for the celebrat-
ed c. C. i b. Posahontas coal. We have
dry seasoned wood in quantities to suit.
Alfalfa feed for horses and cows-a perfect
balanced ration, m ddl:ngs. bran corn and
oats. We handle the best seeds money can
buy. Aka flour. wholesale and retail. All
orders delivered promptly. Our ice wagon
makes daily trips. send in your orders.
JOHN C. BURNS & %
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 8 TOT RI

Mr.. and Mrs. Bushrod Corhin Wash
ington announce the approaching mar
riage of their daughter, Catherine Gun
bingham, to Mr.. Matthew Smith Hop
kins. to take place on Tuesday. New
Years Eve, at seven o'clock. in the
Chnrch of our Savior, Brookland, D. T..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31
For Sale,

One Second land Hallet d Davis Upright
Piano. Enquire at
Dec. 1o-tf. CLAfMohT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31

<yoPPER WASH BOILERS. Exsrs hrasy
L copper bottom wash boilers In stock.
Can e los South Charles Street
EASTERDAY n CO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-12-31

County papers please copv.l
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

will extend almost to the floor ot
the building permitting passers-by to
view the entire interior Of the store.
A large stock Of new goods is being
put in constantly. The front OF the
building will be reprinted and a
large awning has been ordered.
Prof. Selby of Mounds was in the
city Thursday on business
Mrs. S. Bolsted of Mounds was
shopping here Thursday
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Mrs. Adelaide Buchanan has as
her guest, Mrs. Cal Lentz of Dongola'
J G.. Nichols of Charleston, Mo-,
spent yesterday with friends in this
city. lsI
A. NJ. Files left Thursday night
for Cairo.-Paducah News-Dcmo-
crat. Is
]. II. Faust Of Paducah. Ky, is
here for a few days on business
trip.
II, w. Barton of Marion is a bust
ness visitor in this city for few
days.
Miss Julia Mise OF Mounds was a
shopper in this city yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. Phil Irby and child Of Hodges
Park are here as the guests of rela-
tives.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18
FARM LANDS FOR sALE-Al

FARM LANDS FOR SALE All
kinds Of farm lands at all kinds Of
prices for sale in Ozark Region ii
Missouri. a postal card sent to ns
will get you a full description Of
what we have Address New Home
Land Co, 315-316 Woodruff Build
ing, Sprin gfeld, Mo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18
HIGH AND DRY.

FOR RENT-High and dry nicely
furnished rooms for gentlemen; by
week or month. The Tower, 1915
Washington avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Washingt IN avenue returned last
night trcm an extended sojourn in
Californi o points and from the con-
rention or the Woman's Auxiliary of
the Epi S2opal church.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

The Episcopal ladies will hold a
delicatessen sale at II. c, Sehuh's
Drug store, Saturday, May 18th.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18
Foolish Notion.

Sorde3people never seem to get over
the idea that thing must be disma
and DEF lressing to be artistic
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18
PERSONALS.

b. L, Hendrix of Mound City was
Cairo visitor yesterday morning.
H. R. Fields of Olney is spending
few days In this city on business.
Ed LazaIier OF Neeleyville, Mo,
is spending few days in this city.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

terday.
Joseph NJ. Brown was over from
Maiden, Mo, yesterday buying from
jobbers
T. A. Dietrich of Marion is in the
city attending the convention of the
L. c. 7.
G.. NJ. Sutherland was over from
Dexter. Mo. yesterday morning on
business. aW !
B. +. Anderson of Charleston, Mo,
was in the city yesterday on bust
ness visit.
Frank l.. Russell was over from
Charleston. Mo, yesterday morning
on business.
+. M. Hackett of Paducah, Ky,
spent a few hours In this city yester-
day afternoon.
Misses Alice Tucker and Sarah
Hibbs attended dance in Mounds
Thursday night.
George DeGelder of Beech Ridge
spent yesterday afternoon in this
city with friends.
C. B. Ruehl of Centralia is here
attending the convention o: the COM
mercial travellers.
Miss Ora Wick and nieces of Ullin
were in this city on a shopping ex-
petition yesterday.
Miss Edna May Stubbins is ab1t
to be out after an illness at the H al
liday with measles.
Mr.. and Mrs, G. 0, Ashbyj o.
Charleston. Mo, visited friends il
this city yesterday
Mrs J. r. Walsh of Twentieth
street left yesterday afternoon for Q
visit to St, Louis, Mo.
H. Perkins was down from Mound
City yesterday afternoon to attend
the L. c. r. convention.
c. l.. Rev of Mound City was here
yesterday to assist in the music for
the T. c. T. convention.
Dr.. A. A. Bondurant went to I'm
ion city, Tenn, yesterday afternoon
on professional business.
Alb D. Teer was over from Wick
| life. Ky, yesterday to attend thu
convention of the [. c, T,
Miss Alice Wenger of Park Plac
West left yesterday afternoon for
few days visit to st. Louis, Mo.
Mrs Roland Hill of St. Louis, Mo.
Is here as the guest of Mrs. Osca
Herbert of 2606 Washington avenue
Mrs Anna Boekenkamp Of the 81
Charles hotel of Mound City wa
here Yesterday afternoon on busi
ness.
Edward G. Rolwing of Charleston
/ Mo, was the guest yesterday of Nj
and Mrs. c. P. Wengcr Of tn
Wenger.
County Clerk and Mrs. Jesse /
Miller of Center street returned la!
night from a few days visit to S
Louis, Mo.
John Thompson Of Brookport pas
ed through Paducah Thursday {
routa IN Cairo New
Democrat
w. T. Smoot left for Cairo Thur
day night after spending sever
n days in Paducah. --Paducah New
y Democrat.
a Miss Mildred Eells, who has be
n III at the home of her parents, re
" and Mrs. A. NJ. Eells with measles,
n improving.
], c. Fischer has been removed
his home, 1915 Commercial aven,
v from st. Mary's Infirmary where
n is a patient.
Miss Ruth Peterson is home
the summer vacation from Wal
Seminary at Nashville, Tenn, VIII
She is a student.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

For Visitors in City.
Messrs. John A. Hofheinz and Ed
ward s. Hill gave dance last night
at the X. NJ X. c. hall for the
Younger Set and the visiting coT-
mercial travellers. The affair was
largely attended The music was cx-
cellcnt,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

All Meyers the junior manager
OF the Gem theater, arrived from st,
Louis yesterday where he spent a
few weeks. He will remain sea-
son.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Mrs, Isabella l.. Candee Of upper
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18
To Entertain at $500

4 To Entertain at $780,
The ladies of St. Patrick's Catho'
lie church will give euchre Thurs
day afternoon and night, May %, at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Lutz. 2200 Washington avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Mrs. Charles w. Henderson, who
has resided here for many years, left
last night for Chicago, where she
will reside with her nieces.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Mrs NJ. A. Wilson of 22l Seventh
street and Mrs. N. D. Finch Of $40
Fifth street left yesterday afternoon
for Hodges Park for visit with
relatives.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Ned Phillips has returned to Car
bondale after a few days visit here
as the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Phillips of Third street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Miss Ruth Peterson is home for
the summer vacation from Wards
Seminary at Nashville, Tenn, where
she is a student
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Edward G. Rolwing of Charleston,
Mo, was the guest yesterday of Mr..
and Mrs. c. P. Wenger Of the
Wenger.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

J. c. Fischer has been removed tc
his home, 1915 Commercial avenue
from st. Mary's Infirmary, where he
is a patient.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Mrs. Anna Boekenkamp of the St.
Charles hotel of Mound City was
here yesterday afternoon on bust
ness.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

County Clerk and Mrs. Jesse E.
Miller of Center street returned last
night from a few days visit to St.
Louis, Mo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Miss Mildred Eells, who has been
III at the home of her parents, Rev.
and Mrs. A. NJ. Eells with measles, Is
improving.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-18

Mrs. Roland Hill Of St Louis, Mo,
Is here as the guest Of Mrs, Oscar
Herbert of 2606 Washington avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
BIG CROWDS SEE RETURNS
 ON AGE-HERALD'S SCREEN
Friends of All Candidates Were On Hand but Early in th Evening the Wilson Force Took Charge-Crowd Pleased
 by Victory of Anti-Fee Amendment

chusetts showed democratic gains. the faith of the Wilson adherents kept ris- ing. By g o'clock the bulletins from the many precincts of each state showed that the democratic rooster was growing over victory In Massachusetts. Maine. Connecticut. New York, Mary land and New Jersey As the first re- turns from New York showed Wilson leading with Taft and Roosevelt split ting Up the republican vote, democratic success began to appear certain. Later came bulletins showing further Wilson gains with Taft and Roosevelt still doing the Alphonse- Gaston act in the Empire state and then even the Taft and Roosevelt men in the crowd began to waver, acknowledging that with New York safe Wilson had almost passed the goal.
 The women and children in the big crowd were numerous. There was no boisterousness. Those in the crowd en- joyed themselves. until very late, even though the leaders for whom some of them had voted were dropping behind in the nations greatest pastime--a presidential race.
 As the theatre crowds were let out and came trooping up town the au- dtence before the bulletin board h. creased to still greater volume. There were many automobiles lining the street but most of the crowd was on foot The first democratic victory since 1892 called for celebrating and the people came downtown determined to celebrate.
 The crowd was vislbly pleased at the great victory for the anti-fee amend fnent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
CANDIDATES AT THE POLLS

Princeton, N. J., November Ex-Governor Woodrow Wilson today made no secret of tiie fact that he intended to vote the straight democratic ticket. On day in which he is eonspicuously before the na- ton the governor was asked how he felt. Replying he said:
 T feel like boy out of school at re- cess"
 He said the campaign had been hard political strain.
 i've not had much time to be with
 my family Mir. Wilson declared. and did not get much rest" The governor voted the straight democratic ticket in the interior Of an enginehouse. He was in the booth four minutes. He remarked coming out that the ballot was so big he had a hard time finding the democratic presidential electors.
 The candidate left his home in high spirits. On the way to the polls he stopped abruptly in front of a little frame house. When I was a freshman in college" he said, T used to eat there. One night I got fishbone in my throat and jumped off that piazza six times in an effort to jolt it up. But it would not budge.' Spectators Greet Him When the nominee arrived at the booth he was greeted by a group of photograph CTS and spectators. A half dozen photo. graphers had perched their tripods in the interior of the little enginehouse. The governor had to wait a few minutes | before each of the three booths was va cant. Norton F. Armour. Princeton 1887,
 was in one.
 Governor" he said, when I was In New York. saw pennant reading Will
 son National Progressive Republican Ticket That's the ticket that I voted. " | T feel complmented," said the gov
 ernor. You knew I've always, wondered
 ahout those banners that said Regular
 Progressive Ticket had always thought 1 the progressive nomination irregular" The crowd laughed. The governor then entered the booth. He thought the bal lots were inside.
 ''You'll have to have one of these," said a teller.
 l The nominee then received his ballot Woodrow Wilson No. 9, Cleveland Lanf
 ballot 1l2,' one of the tellers announced as he recorded the governors s number ol
 ballot. The governor remained in tht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Bryan Expresses Pleasure

Lincoln, Neb. November civilian J. Bryan tonight expressing his pleas ure at the election of Governor Wilson said
 "As a religious hymn has been brought into the campaign by one of
 the parties, I think that am Justified in using the lines of another hymn
 to express my feelings: This is the day I long have sought,
 and mourned, because l found it not
 T am happier than Governor Wilson
 for his joy is repressed by a sense of
 responsibility, while I am happy and free.
 My confidence in Governor Wilson
 has grown with acquaintance, and I
 feel sure that he will live up to ex- pectations. l believe he listens to his conscience"
 William J. Bryan tonight sent the following telegram to Governor Will son.
 T most heartily congratulate you and the country upon your election. Your splendid victory has borne fruit. I am sure your administration will prove a blessing to the nation and source of strength to our party"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
: Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, November 5.-G D. m)- There is a narrow trough like barometric depression over the western half of the great central basin on tonight's map, which has caused general rain over the south and central portions of the Mis- sissippi valley.
 Over the Rockies and the southwest and also over the Atlantic slope, high pressure areas have controlled the weather condi- tions. causing fair and moderately cool weather there. In the eastern states, however pressures are falling and tem- peratures are rising slowly.
 The presence of the low pressure area over Oklahoma and Kansas has caused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Every True Progressive Must Lend Efforts
 Toward Success
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT
 ADMIT THEIR DEFEAT
The Colonel Telegraphs Congratula. tions to Wilson-Taft Issues Statement From Brothers
 Home in Cincinnati

Princeton, N. J., November 5.-Respond- ing to a telegram from the democratic national chairman, asserting that Cover ncr Wilson unquestionably was elected, tie democratic candidate sent dispatch t. MT. McCombs as follows:
 T deeply appreciate your telegram and wish to extend to you and the mem- bers of the campaign committee my warm congratulations on the part you have played in the organization and conduct of a campaign fought out upon essential issues.
 "A great cause has triumphed. Every democrat. every true progressive of what ever alliance, must now lend his full force and enthusiasm to the fulfillment of the peoples hope, the establishment of the peoples right, so that justice and progress may go hand in hand.s
 This was Governor Wilson's first utter ance of public character after receiving tho reports that he had been elected.
 Students Celebrate
 The celebration of victory by Princeton students began at Il o'clock tonight when tkc bell in Nassau hall where the con tnental congress met, began to toll as a signal of Wilson's victory. Tolling the b=il is an established Princetonian custom when the college is successful in any con test. Students began to gather with band instrument, pennants and torches and formed parade that passed down through Bayard Lane, past the Grover Cleveland house to Governor Wilson's residence.
 Friends who were with the governor willie the returns were coming in found difficulty in getting him to concede that he had won. Dudley s. Matone, son-in- law of Senator O'Gorman, of New York, came out of the room where the returns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

 called out the teller as the ex-Presi- dent entered box. There he remained five minutes. He then came out and deposited his ballot Then he went outside and sat in his car He waited for a quarter of an hour until the oth- CTS from Sagamore Hill had all voted.
 Having Quiet Time
 "I'm having quiet time" said tho colonel This afternoon my wife and self are going walking"
 Mir. Roosevelt said he would go to the Outlook office in New York on Friday or possibly Thursday.
 Senator Root, I supose, is hostile" said the colonel, referring to his speech. but I am not through with the four gentlemen whatever the issue Of the election. I wish they had made their statements about a month ago. If they had done so I could have ham mered them and their supporters out of the ring"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Ropseyelt Yofes Late

Oyster Bay, L. L. November 5.--Ex- President Roosevelt arrived at the polling place late today and few min utes later had cast his ballot. Seven reighbors accompanied him and he waited until each of them had voted before returning to Sagamore Hill
 A crowd of villagers waited for one hour for Colonel Roosevelt. As his car rounded the corner the people set up a cheer. The ex-President doffed the old brown army hat and waved acknowl- edgements With him were James Amos, his butler; Ralph Amos, a house servant, and Charles Lee, q eoachman, all negroes. Arthur Merriam was his chauffeur Howard Brooks, William Bailey and William Carl, farmhands, were in the big automobile. Two de- tectives completed the party
 Ballot No 265. Theodore Roosevelt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

"GETS-IT" is the new corn cure on
 a new plan, that is as harmless to tne
 Nothing to stick or hurt. Lo ana pc. hold, your corn comes out. You .don.t have to drag it out. Every owner or get get Y; the surprise of lifetime. No more digging at corns. no more slicing with with razors and drawing blood, no More sG;ETs-IT''' is sold at all druggists at 25 cents bottle. or sent direct by K. minRham by Eugene Jacobs Drug store, Gale Drug Co. 2 stores, Pratt City, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 5.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local rains Wednesday; Thursday clearing.
 Georgia Rain Wednesday and prob- ably Thursday.
 Tennessee. Rain and cooler Wednes- day; Thursday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

rain in the cotton states west of the Mis- sissippi during the past 24 hours and gen. cral cloudiness over the remaining sec- tons. Excepting Oklahoma, where quite heavy showers are reported, the rains have been light and misty. It is probable that this rain will extend over the cen tral portions of the belt Wednesday, as the movement of the disturbance seeras to be easterly. Cloudy and unsettled con diticns will probably continue Wednes- day and Wednesday night in this section, with clearing weather Thursday.
 Temp'ture Lowest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS OF NORTH BIRMINGHAM LODGE NO. 501 A. r. AND A. M.
 YOU ARE REQUESTED TO MEET AT THE LODGE ROOM ON THURS DAY, NOVEMBER ., AT 1 O'CLOCK r. M. TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF BItOTHER C.. l.. CASON. THE FUN ER- AL WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM HIS LATE RESIDENCE, 025 NORTH 44TH sTREEIf AT 2s3O O'CLOCK.
 J. M. MOSS, w. M. A. C. SPRINGFIELD, SEC'x.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

were being read and said laughingly: "The governor refuses to be elected" His message to Chairman McCombs was his first statement admitting that all doubt of his election had passed.
 Governor Wilson Smiles
 Governor Wilson sat tonight with q party of friends around a brilliantly il- luminated dinner table as the election re- turns began 10 come in earlier than was anticipated the first results the governor got were favorable and his comment was That's very encouraging" The returns that continued to come in from Massa- chuetts, Connecticut, and New York all favored Wilson and the party about the diner table showed its pleasure.
 Captain "Bnr' Mcdonald. the Texas ranger who is the governors bodyguard, read stack of returns and felt so happy tIat he exclaimed:
 q wonder if I'd get arrested if I just shot off my guns. If it keeps up this way I'll have to just turn loose."
 Captain Mcdonald is close friend of Colonel Roosevelt, but differs with him politically
 The governor was not overconfident When shown the returns from New York city he smiled.
 T. R. Comedies Defeat
 Oyster Bay, November 5.-Shortly be- fore midnight tonight Col. Theodore Roosevelt made the following state ment:
 "The American people by great plurality have decided in favor of MT. Wilson and the democratic party Like all good citizens l accept the result with entire good humor and content ment. As for the progressive cause, l can only repeat what I already so many times said, the fate of the leader for the time being is of little conse- quence; but the cause itself must in the end triumph is essential to. the well being of the American people.
 "THEORDoRE ROOSEVELT" About the same time he issued his statement Colonel Roosevelt sent the following telegram to Governor Will son:
 "The American people, by a great plurality, have conferred upon you the highest honor In their gift. l congrat- ulate you thereon.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
'sUP TO Us," SAYS
 MIR. UNDERWOOD

Congressman Underwood was one of the thousands of Bir- mingham citizens who last night showed keen interest in the cleo tion. After looking over the bulletins received by The Age Herald. which showed the over whelning Wilson Marshall vic tory, Mir. Underwood said:
 'It is the greatest victory in the history of the demoeratic party. The people have shown their confidence in the party. It is now up to us to make good and have no hesitation in say ing that we will make good.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Taft Congratulates Victor
Governor Marshall

Indianapolis, November 5.-Goy. Thomas R. Marshall, democratic candi- date for vice president, when assured of the success of the national ticket said:
 The democratic victory of today will