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WHOLE REPUBLICAN TICKET IN KANAWHA COUNT HAS 305 ELECTORAL VOTES Accredited to the Republican Candidate For the Presidency. NEW YORK, NOV. 4.—AMONG THE SURPRISING RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTION, YESTERDAY, WAS TAFT'S CARRYING "GREATER NEW YORK," FIRST TIME CITY WAS EVER CARRIED BY A REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENCY, IN HISTORY OF COUNTRY. TAFT'S PLURALITY IN STATE OF NEW YORK IS APPROXIMATELY 189,334, EXCEEDING BY NEARLY 14,000 PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S BIG PLURALITY OF 1904. ANOTHER POINT OF GENERAL INTEREST WAS THE VICTORY OF GOVERNOR HUGhes, WHO WAS RE-ELECTED BY A PLURALITY THAT IS ESTIMATED AT 75,000. OTHER SIGNIFICANT RESULTS ARE ELECTION TO CONGRESS OF SPEAKER CANNON AND CHAIRMAN SERENO PAYNE, OF HOUSE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS; THE ELECTION OF GOVERNOR COWHERD, OF MISSOURI, WHICH TAKES THAT STATE BACK TO SOLID SOUTH, AND PROBABLE RE-ELECTION TO THIRD TERM OF GOVERNOR JOHNSON, DEMOCRAT, IN MINNESOTA, WHICH STATE RETURNS A DECISIVE PLURALITY FOR TAFT. HIGSEN, CANDIDATE OF INDEPENDENCE PARTY, RECEIVED A COMPARATIVELY MEAGER SUPPORT. LITTLE HAS BEEN LEARNED AS TO SIZE OF SOCIALIST OR PROHIBITION VOTE. HOW THINGS LOOKED THE MORNING AFTER REPUBLICANS MADE ACLEANS SWEEP IN KANAWHA COUNTY VOLUME VII. W. H. T. HAS 305 ELEC Accredited to the R For the P NEW YORK REE The House of Rep United States S Republic NEW YORK, NOV. 4.—AMONG THE NATIONAL ELECTION, YESTERDAY, "GREATER NEW YORK," FIRST T A REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR COUNTRY. TAFT'S PLURALITY IN STATE OF LY 190,334, EXCEEDING BY NEAR VELT'S BIG PLURALITY OF 1904. ANOTHER POINT OF GENERAL OF GOVERNOR HUGHES, WHO WA TY THAT IS ESTIMATED AT 75,000. OTHER SIGNIFICANT RESULTS SPEAKER CANNON AND CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS NOR COWHERD, OF MISSOURI, WI TO SOLID SOUTH, AND PROBABLY OF GOVERNOR JOHNSON, DEMOC STATE RETURNS A DECISIVE PL HIGSEN, CANDIDATE OF INDEP COMPARATIVELY MEAGER SUPP ED AS TO SIZE OF SOCIALIST OR HOW THING THE MORN New York, Nov. 4.—Taft has been elected President and Sherman Vice-President, after one of the most remarkable campaigns, in the history of the republic. The returns received up to 8 a.m. today indicated that Taft will have at least 289 electoral votes, and as the details came in with increasing fullness from the West, it began to look as if that figure might reach the 325 mark, claimed, as assured to him in the anti-election forecast of Chairman Hitchcock, or possibly even the approximate 336 achieved in 1904 by Roosevelt. The number necessary to a choice is 242. With 31 United States senators to be elected by the legislatures chosen yesterday or earlier in the fall, and in the light of results in the several States, so far as known early today, the Republicans retain their control of both houses of congress, the precise figures being subject to change as the final returns arrive. Bryan's chief strength seems to be in the Middle West. The only eastern state about which there seems to be doubt at the opening of today's tidings, is Maryland. West Virginia is also in doubt, with the probabilities favoring Taft. If Maryland and West Virginia WHOLE REPUBLICA ACLEANS KANAWH Buried beneath an avalanche of ballots was the Democratic party in Kanawha county. There is not a scintilla of doubt that Judge Taft, Wm. E. Glasscock and the whole Republican ticket swept the county by pluralities ranging from 1,000 to 1,800. Accurate returns made by telephone and in person by election officials and workers show that the county ticket has won by a big plurality in spite of the bitter fight waged by the Democrats. Without the use of a cent to debauch the ballot or wrongfully influence the voter, the Republicans by heroic efforts effectually stopped the Democratic ring and carried eight of the ten districts in the county, losing probably Maiden district by 90 orm when emedi should both turn out to be Bryan states, Taft would still have 281 electoral votes. On the other hand, of the states which at the outset of the day were generally placed in the Bryan column, several were subject to counter-claims, meager dispatches leaving doubt as to Colorado, Montana, and Nebraska. The trend of the news indicated, however, that all these states, especially Nebraska, would go to Bryan. On the basis of the facts known at 8 o'clock this morning, the states carried by Taft are as follows: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The electoral votes of these states total 291. The other states, except Maryland and West Virginia, which are in doubt, if put-in the Bryan column with the state he carried, would total 177 electoral votes. (Continued on Page Five.) REPUBLI NS MADE SWEEP IN HA COUNTY and Union by 100 on the county ticket. Union district was never carried in the history of the county except by Roosevelt four years ago. The Democrats estimate the plurality in that district by 1000, while some of the Republican workers are inclined to the belief that the Democratic plurality has not exceeded 25. S. P. Smith has defeated Sam Stephenson for sheriff. The fight between Stephenson and Smith was the hottest in the battle. Stephenson is an untiring worker and with large influence and the Democratic leaders behind him fought hard for victory, but was overcome by the masterful organization perfected by the Republicans. rece... the indict had gone WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FALL RIGHT ON THE CASE. 14 JUNE 1914 At 1 o'clock today, Judge Grant P. Hall, issued a conservative estimate of what he believed would be the plurality of Smith, who it is considered would have the lowest plurality on the ticket. Cutting some of the estimates in the statement to a much smaller figure than those reported from the districts, the statement shows the following majorities in the ten districts: Rep. Dem. Big Sandy 223 Cabin Creek 150 Charleston 70 Elk 200 Jefferson 47 Malden 60 Poca 300 Loudon 45 Union 100 Washington 150 Other experienced politicians agree with Judge Hall, but some believe the plurality will be larger for Smith while others feel that it may be as low as 800. It is estimated that Judge Taft has carried the country over Bryan by 1500 to 1800 and Congressman Galanes is not far behind him, each getting a large business vote. Glasscock will probably have 1200 to 1500 majority in the county. L. C. Massey; for county clerk will have 1200 over Ham Morris. Capt. Avis will have 1100 over Barnhart. Judge H. K. Black will have a plurality of 1400 over Judge MacCorkle. Ad Shepherd will beat Dave Taylor by 1250 and Dr. Malcolm takes the measure of James Johnson by 1400. By Thursday it is expected that a sufficient number of complete returns will have been received to secure some definite figures on the result in the county. Many of the election officials are arriving in the city this afternoon with their reports of the vote cast at their precincts. From the returns received at midnight it was believed that the majorities on the county ticket would range from 800 to 2,000. Reports from Big Sandy were to the effect that that district had given the Republican ticket a majority of 250; Elk, 350, and Washington, 300. A report from Eskdale, on Cabin Creek, where the mine of the Tolley-Stephenson Coal Company is located says that the Republicans carried that precinct by 25 votes. The first complete return received was from the Court House precinct, in the fourth Ward, of the city of Charleston, and this was followed later by Garnett School House and Martin's School House, the latter precinct being out of the city, but in Charleston district. The returns from those precincts were as follows: Court House—Taft, 145; Bryan, 154; Gaines, 135; Price, 162; Glasscock, 135; Bennett, 165; England, 137; Lilly, 162; Colcord, 135; Harless, 136; Good, 136; Thayer, 137; Nugent, 135; Older, 164; Kuntz, 164; Price, 164; Farry, 164; Koontz, 163; Massey, 135; Morris, 164; Black, 172; MacCorkle, 162; Mottesheard, 134; Oxley, 163; Avls, 123; Barnhart, 166; Smith, 131; Stephenson, 138; Shepherd, 134; Malcolm, 132; Taylor, 165; Johnson, 167; Copenhaver, 136; Burks, 163; Barron, 135; Pearson, 164. Garnett School House—Taft, 180; Bryan, 64; Gaines, 177; Price, 67 West Virginia is Still in the Republic Column By a Big Majority. All of the Republican Congressmen Returned to Congress. Kanawha County Asserts Her Republicaism and Remains in the Fold. WEST VIRGINIA IS SAFELY REPUBLICAN. JUDGE WILLIAM TAFT, OF OHIO, HAS RECEIVED THE SEVEN ELECTORAL VOTES OF THE STATE BY A PLURALITY OF PROBABLY 25,000. WILLIAM CLASSCOCK, OF MONONGALIA COUNTY, IS ELECTED GOVERNOR OF PLURALITY RANGING FROM 15,000 TO 20,000, AND THE WEST REPUBLICAN TICKET IS ELECTED BY ABOUT THE SAME VOTE. A SOLID REPUBLICAN DELEGATION WILL BE RETURNED CONGRESS. THE ONLY DISTRICT IN DOUBT IS FIRST, WHERE THE GREATER PART OF DISAFFECTION EXISTED. UNLESS HURRIS MADE LARGE GAINS IN HIS HOME COUNTY OF OHIO OVER NATIONAL AND STATE TICKET, THE RACE WILL BE VERY OLD FOR THE FIGHT IS A STAND-OFF IN THE COUNTIES OF MARY AND HARRISON, TWO OF THE LARGE REPUBLICAN COUNTIES. THE FIRST DISTRICT. HURRARD'S OPPONENT IS E. L. ROBIN OF NEW MARTINSVILLE. JOSEPH HOLT GAINEL IS RE-ELECTED TO CONGRESS FROM A THIRD WITH A PLURALITY GREATER THAN EVER GIVEN, HER ANY PRENIAL ELECTION, CHAIRMAN UPSHUR HIGGINESS OF CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE, THIS MORNING, ESTIMATED ON RETURNS THAT HE HAD RECEIVED. THAT GAINEL ELSE TV WOULD NOT FALL UNDER 4,000. JAMES A. HUGHES IS RE-ELECTED IN THE FIRST DISTRICT, WHILE, GEO. C. STANFORD HARRY WOODYARD ARE RE-ELECTED IN SECOND, AND NINE DISTRICTS BY PLURALITIES SLIGHTLY SMALLER THAN THE DEMOCRACY FALLS DOWN UNDER FREE AND FAIR ELECTIO West Virginia being a mountainous State, it has been an unusual hard task to receive accurate returns, and for this reason the State was considered in doubt, as far as Taft and Glasscock were concerned, but there is nothing to indicate that either of their opponents is elected. While Chairman G. I. Neal, of the Democratic State committee, conceded early this morning that Taft would carry the State, he claimed Bennett was elected by 10,000. Chairman S. V. Matthews, of the Republican State committee, telephoned to the capitol! this morning, that Glasscock was elected by 18,000 to 22,000. Governor White also sent a message that Glasscock was elected and placed his plurality at 15,000 to 20,000. Governor White knows the State, probably better than any other politician in the State, and his statements usually reflect accuracy and can be depended upon. Secretary of State Swisher also says Glasscock will be elected by 15,000 to 20,000, and his statement is based on returns received from the several counties of the State. There has been some surprises in the State for both AWHA C DEMOCRACY DOWN UN AND FA Glasscock, 172; Bennett, 72; Massey, 168; Morris, 72; Black, 177; MacCorkle, 62; Mottesheard, 175; Oxley, 65; Avis, 170; Barnhart, 70; Smith, 170; Stephenson, 73; Shepherd, 172; Malcolm, 174; Taylor, 70; Johnson, 69; Copenhaver, 175; Burks, 69; Barron, 174; Pearson, 69. Martin's School House—Taft, 67; Bryan, 46. All other candidates on the state, congressional, and county tickets the same, with a variation of one vote, in some instances. Elk Hotel precinct—Taft 123, Bryan 133; Glasscock 116, Bennett 149; Stephenson 144, Smith 106. Other county candidates about the same. --- parties. Marion county is gone for Taft, is a standout the gubernatorial race and is elected a Democratic county ticket. Harrison county is so reported to have elected Democratic county ticket. Sumers county has elected the whole Republican county ticket. The race for prosecuting attorney is very close, but it believed that the Republican candidate will win. Bennard secured a small plurality in Summers. Owing to the new ballot being used at the election for the first time, the compilation of returns has been very clear and tedious. At 8 o'clock this morning some precincts had not finished tabulating the vote. For this reason no figures can be given on the local lature, but from the return of the national and state latures it is estimated that the lower house is safely Republican and will work in harmony with the new state officers. There is no doubt about the state senate. It is overwhelmingly Republican. The defeat of Cree, in the First district, is offset by the election of Sutherland in the Thirteenth over Post. COUNTY Y FALLS UNDER FREE HAIR ELECTION City Hall precinct—Taft 177 Bryan 132; Gaines 150, Price 144 Black 161, MacCorkle 144; Alyssa 145, Barnhart 162; Smith 145, Blythe phenson 162; Mottesheard 459 ley 153. West Virginia precinct—Taft 177 Bryan 17; Bennett 25, Glasscock 25; Massey 33, Morris 36.7 Decota precinct—Taft 56, Blythe 43; Glasscock 57, Bennett 42, Smith 62, Stephenson 37. Carbon—Taft 76, Bryan 24 Glasscock 64, Bennett 36. Wake Forest—Taft 53, Bryan 24 Smith 54, Stephenson 38. Snow Hill—Bryan 71, Taft 26 Continued on page eight. ```markdown ``` ARRANGE EXCELLENT PROGRAM FOR ANNUAL MEETING. Subjects to Be Discussed Covers a Wide Range and Should Prove of Interest to All. Huntington, W. Va. November 3, 1908. In response to the call for the West Virginia Teachers' Association, November 26-28, we have already received letters from principals and prominent teachers over the State, approving the suggestions which it contained and promising to do whatever they can to swell the attendance at Bluefield. We have endeavored to reach every individual teacher in the State, as we believe every teacher who attends that meeting can either help or be helped. The program. I am sure, will have no breaks, as no one who has been placed on it has declined. The range it will be remembered that he took our school needs. The ten topics that are to be handled are: "Primary Arithmetic," "Reaching the Idle," "Expression in Primary Schools," "What Encouragement Should Be Given Higher Education." "The Elementary Schools and the New School Law," "Physical Training Essential to Mental Development," "What Industries and How They May Be Taught in the Public Schools." "Reading in the Public School." "The Public Schools as a Sociological Factor," and "The Relation of the Home and the School." This list of topics is published not only to show the character of the program, but to enable each teacher not on the program to be in a position to contribute to the free discussion of the various subjects. In addition to these exercises to be participated in by our own teachers, we are glad to announce that we have in store an unusual treat. By special arrangement we have succeeded in securing one speaker from out of the State, and we have all but completed arrangements for a second speaker. Prof. Wm. Pickens. Professor of Languages, Talladega College, of Alabama, has already been secured. His address before the National Teachers' Association at Louisville, Ky., in June, received the greatest ovation of all the speeches made before that body. He is one of the very best representatives of the young educated Negro. It will be remembered tait he took the prize in oratory when a student at Yale University. The other speaker will doubtless be a gentleman who has been a leading figure in the movement of building up the rural schools in Virginia for several years. We feel certain that this meeting is going to be the most profitable and inspiring one. We again urge upon every teacher to attend. Inadvertently the date suggested for Parents' Day was made the 22nd, instead of the 24th, and we take this means of correcting the mistake. Very sincerely, J. W. SCOTT, President. MISS M. B. J. JONES, Sec'y. Forced to Unload 50c Underwear 39c THE HUB. FALSE SPIRITUALIST DUPES ALL DRESDEN Dresden, Saxony, Nov 3.—The highly intellectual citizens of this capital delight to call it the Athens of the Elbe. Nevertheless, Dresden is known all over Germany as the abode of an extraordinary number of faddists, spiritualists, theosophists, telepathists—all the ists. And as if to prove how narrow is the line between wisdom and folly and that the brainy people of Dresden are easily duped, a spiritualist medium, Herr Bergmann, was arrested the other day charged with swindling his confiding followers out of no less a sum than $161,000. Bergmann, at one time manager of a porcelain factory, turned his acute mind to affairs less earthly and summoned from the vast deep a spirit, "Herr Dr. Bombastus," who knew the secret of "the philosopher's stone," who could transmute the baser metals into gold First the crafty Bergmann had to assemble the credulous clientele to whom he introduced the gold-making Bombastus. So during several years Bergmann got around him a number of women and men, all of considerable means, all well educated, all seeking to lift the impenetrable veil that hides the unknown. As soon as he thought everything was ripe for his undertaking Bergmann announced to his followers that he was about to build a factory where lead, iron and copper would be changed into the precious metal. He collected his dupes at a great seance, and after some mysterious formalities summoned the spirit of Herr Dr. Bombastus—well named—a shade wholly unknown to those present, but which asserted that the new "works" were called after his name, and now was the time to begin the building. The innocents present handed out their thousand-mark notes and Bergmann opened a bank account Every week there was a seance, and at one of them Bergmann informed his dupes that Bombastus was the spirit of a great physician who lived about 500 years ago and knew all about turning ordinary metal into gold. Rich bakers and butchers, tailors and shoe manufacturers in a big way of business joined the fraternity, even several Government officials handed in their names and their thousand marks. Bombastus was summoned nightly and the gist of his communications was "give." And they gave until finally Bergmann has $161,000 in bank, besides a considerable sum with which to begin the "works." He kept all the wires in his own hands, and he and Bombastus and another worthy learned in the stars, who professed to know the exact hour when the corner-stone of the "works" was to be laid, agreed to share the plunder. Besides the scances there were prayer meetings, at which Bergmann, dressed as a "high priest," stood before an elaborate altar and went through various mummies of his own invention. One of the disciples gave him in one sum $100,-000. There were no small contributions, as Bergmann said his "works" must have solid foundations. And now the Saxon police are examining into this gigantic and barefaced fraud, and Dresden citizens are beginning to ask whether their city still deserves the name of "Athens on the Elbe." PROGRESS IN STEEL INDUSTRY. It is customary to look to statistics of tonnage production for the chief evidence that progress is being made in the steel industry, when as a matter of fact the changes in methods of manufacture and in character of output are more striking as evidences of progress. Of course it is an impressive fact that the production of steel has more than doubled in six or seven years, but the mere increase in tonnage does not involve the exercise of much skill or, indeed, of much courage. Ten years ago, in 1898, the production of steel by the open-hearth process was but one-third as great as by the Bessemer process. Last year, the two processes contributed about an equal tonnage, and the combined output was more than two and a half times that of 1898. This year the open-hearth output is clearly passing the Bessemer output and in two years it will be far in the lead. To make the open-hearth process so desirable has required much ability on the part of the designer and the inventor. It has required, also, a much larger capital than would have been needed for expansion of output by means of the Bessemer process, as for similar tonnages the open-hearth plant is much the more expensive to install. Thus the growth in capital invested in steel making has been much greater than the increase in tonnage results. To sum up, one may say that while the output of steel did a little better than triple from 1897 to 1907, while the production of pig iron quadrupled from 1887 to 1907, there has been a much greater increase in the magnitude of the industry, whether measured with the yardstick of value of output, having regard to the degree of finish, or the yardstick of capital invested and men employed in the industries which work up the output of the iron and steel industry proper, and in all these directions the current trend is toward continuing the relatively greater rate of expansion. Hotel Brown American and European. A Popular Hotel for Colored People, 35 Rooms, 50c, 75c, and $1 per day. Lodging, 35c and 50c. Special Rates by Week or Month. We cater to Weddings, Suppers and Society Functions. One Block from State Capitol, New Phone 1098 500 Capitol St. CANTON, OHIO. The Hallowe'en mask party given last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mickens on Watson street, was a pleasant affair. About thirty-five persons attended and enjoyed the festivities of the evening. A large number of Massillon friends were represented. The main feature of the occasion was the masks worn by all present. They were complete in every detail and afforded much amusement. Atter all had unmasked they were treated to a fine lunchon which was prepared by Mrs. Mickens. The Massillon friends came on a hay wagon. W. M. Mosby has sold out his renovating business, but will remain in the city until spring. Mrs. Maud Palauer, of Wyoming, Jon, entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. W. DEEP WATERWAYS CONGRESS CALLED Washington, Nov. 3. — The official call for the fifth annual convention of the National Rivers and Harbore Congress has been issued. The congress will meet in Washington, December 9-11, in the New Willard. At the last congress, held here in December, 1907, there were 1,978 properly accredited delegates, and it is expected that the forthcoming convention will prove of even greater importance than the meeting or last year. While the congress is conservative, and hesitates to extend the scope of its influence—the object being to create a sentiment looking to the interests of rivers and harbors projects—another effort will, probably be made by advocates of the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterway to convert the congress to their way of thinking. Other projects quite as important to their particular supporters will undoubtedly come before the meetings, and much interesting and enlightening debate is promised. Improvements of the waterways of the nation, members of the congress believe, will mean increased and cheapened transportation facilities for the producer and the consumer, and that there is no question before the American people more worthy of their consideration than the proper development and utilization of these natural ennanners of trade. It is pointed out that the platforms of both political parties have indorsed and declared for the improvement of the waterways of the country. This, members of the congress assert, has taken the matter of improving rivers and harbors out of the political field and placed on the roll of business questions which demand solution by the necessary action of Congress. The first two weeks of December will be particularly active for many important conventions, in addition to that of the rivers and harbors congress, which have been scheduled for that time in Washington. The first convention in December, and one of the most important, will begin December 1, when the National Conservation Commission, organized at the direction of the President after the meeting of governors here last spring, meets. President Roosevelt is expected to take a particular interest in the meetings of the commission, and will deliver an address. The commission is divided into four classes. One is a committee of 13, whose special duty is the improvement of streams. Another, also composed of 13 members, is in charge of the preservation if forests. Efforts of the third committee are directed against the waste of land, and the fourth committee has charge of mineral resources. At the present time this committee is devoting its energies toward the more economical mining of coal. Between 1,000 and 1,500 business men from the South will be brought to Washington by the Southern Commercial Congress, which will meet December 11-13. The South is clamoring for river and harbor improvements, and the sessions of this organization promise to develop almost as much discussion along these lines as the national rivers and harbors congress. Preceding these meetings, however, will be that of the Country Life Commission, an adjunct of the conservation congress. Other meetings of unusual importance will be held here in the first weeks of December, and, together with the regular sessions of Congress going on up on Capitol Hill, Washington will have its full share of notable gatherings. Liggins, of this city, at dinner Sunrelative of Mrs. J. M. Grimes, recently paid a visit to Canton. Robert L. Williams arrived in the city from Detroit, Saturday. Mrs. Amanda Clements, of Magstiday at her home. Mrs. Clements is 102 years old and spry, and has her second eye sight. She prepared the dinner herself. Mrs. L. Kane entertained Mr. and Mrs. William James, of Cleveland, O., Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Pemberton, G. P. Titus, Jr., and N. V. Waugh, of this city, at dinner Sunday. Sunday, the following program was rendered at St. Paul's A. M. E. church: Song: "Just As I Am." Paper, "The Rights of Citizenship," by W. A. Lewis. Vocal Solo, Mrs. Lollie Hunter. Died, at Blue Jay, Raleigh county, W. Va., October 29th, at 8 p. m. William Crews, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Crews, after an illness of about six months. The deceased was a young man, 21 years of age, of excellent character and integrity, and well beloved by all who knew. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers and one sister to mourn the loss, besides a host of friends. HOT REPLY FROM MR. J. W. DAWSON When the Mail read the scurrilous article in the Gazette which follows herewith, it was certain that its author was "booked for a good, sound hiding," and it has not been disappointed. It is, therefore; with great pleasure that the Mail gives space to the following communication: COAL COMPANY TRIES COERCION Kelley Creek Company to Fire Men Who Even Talk Politics. Evidence of the most patent attempt at coercion of employees was brought to the attention of the Gazette yesterday from the Kelley Creek Collecry Company at Ward. Notice was posted on the door of the company's store that any employee who even talked politics or argued with another in regard to politics would be dismissed immediately. The notice is signed by the general manager, who is J. W. Dawson, a Hog-Combine worker, and is as follows: Notice "The management of this company is determined that all of its employees shall have the right and the privilege of voting their own sentiments without being interfered with by fellow employees or others. With that in view notice is given in advance that we will dismiss from the service any employee who is known to attempt by argument, persuasion, or money consideration or in any other way on election day to influence the individual person or party, such influence by one party with another simply results in confusion, dissatisfaction and frequently unpleasant personalities. "We shall expect that everybody on this property shall be left absolutely alone to vote." Ward P. O., November 3, 1908 The Editor of the Mall. Charleston, W. Va. Dear Shr: I hand you herewith above clipping from the Charleston Gazette under date of November 3rd, which I am proud of. During the many years of my residence in West Virginia, the Gazette has continued to owl "boodle" and "coercion" on the part of the Republican party, and pretended to favor fair and impartial elections without coercion and boodle. I have always favored that policy, and in line with the aggressive action of the leaders of both parties in this particular election, I was determined, if possible, to prevent any coercion or the use of boodle or influence of any kind at this voting precinct. The Gazette's correspondent harps upon the fact that I objected even to the discussion of politics on election day, which is true. Any man with one grain of sense will know that at a works' as large as these officers, foremen and even influential employees, can coerce other employees more with arguments and intimations than they could with the use of a pint of liquor or a dollar. Now, what in the above article does the Gazette criticise or object to. The Republican party did not, as did the Democratic party, have a representative come on to these works, Sunday, for the purpose of laying their plans to corrupt the election at this place; neither did the Republican party, as did the Democratic party, send a representative here from a distant town (who is a whisky pedlar on the side) to influence our voters unduly. They both, however, promptly left this locality, and I have stated in public remarks to the citizens of this locality on three different occasions, November 3rd, that if it was my wish for every man connected with this company to vote his sentiments as he pleased, and that regardless of how he voted or to what party he was allied, it would not in any way affect his standing with the company. There are hundreds of Democrats and Republicans both who heard these remarks and will substantiate my statements. I have said to Republicans and Democrats alike that no influence of any kind will be allowed around this precinct on election day. If the Democrats would pursue the same policy, instead of buying Charleston at each election at a price of between $30,000 and $50,000, we would have less corruption. Now, as to the article itself and the expressions of the Gazette. The author of that article, whether he be a correspondent of the editor of the Gazette, is an unmitigated cowardly Ilar, whose strongest forte is to slander under an assumed name a good citizen, and tried to place an improper construction upon his acts, which were intended to enforce the law and assure to everyone absolute freedom in the use of their ballot. The paper or individual who asserts that I am a member of, or allied with, the so-called hog combine or any other political ring or clique other than the straight Republican party, is an unmitigated Ilar, and I believe he knows it. The entire statement itself, on its GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE CO. WE HAVE Just Received our New Stock of Furniture, and would be pleased to have you call and let us show you through. OUR STOCK OF FURNITURE Is the very latest designs, with prices to suit the people, and under the new management we expect to please you. GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE CO. 214-216 Capitol Street. face, is a lie almost of whole cloth. There is no such notice on the store door of this company and never has been. There is a notice which contains some of the wording quoted by the Gazette, but they did not quote all of the notice, which is the usual practice of the Democratic Pig Combihe. To my mind the man or men, who ever they may be, who slanders under an assumed name is worse than the Indian who stabs him in the back when he sleeps. I wish to emphasize the fact that I mean just the wording of this article and I intend it to apply to the party it fits, and they can consider it as personal. I expect to be in Charleston all day November 4th; they will have no difficulty in finding me if they wish to. J. W. DAWSON. Dr. R. L. Gordon, of Thurmond, was the guest of Miss Henrietta James, Thursday. Park Chiquan, of Carbon, was acres; Miss Gertrude Parish, teacher Dr. Peyton Calloway, of Mt. Hope, was down a few days last week on business. Rev. A. P. Henderson, of Mucklow, was here Friday. Miss Cornelia Spears, of Powelton, was shopping here Saturday. Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon, was a business visitor here Saturday. Rev. Hubbard William, of Boomer, was here Saturday. D. W. Calloway, of Thayer, was here on business Saturday. Miss Kathyrene Brown, of Institute, is up this week to assist her mother Mrs. Geo. Brown in sewing. M. H. Hill, of Mt. Carbon, was down Saturday on business. Program rendered Monday evening at Odd Fellows hall for benefit of M. E. Church, was: Chorus, The Lord is My Shepherd. Prayer, by Rev. V. Harriday. Re markers by H. H. Railey, master of ceremonies. Paper, Miss Lulu Branham. Duet, Miss Alpha Brooks and Mrs. B. F. White. Paper, Mrs. F. Donnally Railey. Duet, Miss H. M. James and Mr. Leon James. Reception, Miss Ada Wright. Paper, Mrs. Warner Brown. Solo, Miss Ethel Brown. Cration, Mr. Leon James. Duet, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Page. Miss Minnie Carr, principal of the Eagle school, attended the reception of the M. E. church, Monday evening. Miss Lulu Branham returned Monday from a week's visit to her sister at Nittall. Miss Ada Wright is sick at her home with mumps. Portia Pagel is unable to be in school this week because of mumps. A. R. Johnson, of Mucklow, was a business visitor here Saturday. Dr. C. H. Payne was a Monday guest at Hôtel Jackson. T. H. Norman, of Washington, D. C., came over Sunday to spend a few days. Miss Lulu James, teacher at Lohachres; Miss Gertrude Paris, teacher at Harewood, and Miss Ethel Bryant, teacher at Kimberly, were here shopping Saturday and were guests of Mrs. Mary Terry. HITCHCOCK TO TAFT. TAFT TO HITCHCOCK SAT 9 o'clock last night, Chairman Hitchcock filed congratulatory telegrams to Taft and Sherman. At the same hour, Governor Hughes, from Albany, N. Y., sent the following telegram to William H. Taft: "My heartless congratulations upon your splendid victory." Mrs. Hary Reid, of Kimberly was shopping here Saturday and a guest at the Perry house. Mrs. Minnie Howard will be hostess Friday evening to the Willing Workers' Club. Mrs. Avery Johnson is slick at her home in West Montgomery. The ladies of the First Baptist church gave her a donation party Monday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown is on the slick list. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes, on Fourth avenue, Wednesday, the 28th, when her daughter Angela was united in marriage to Mr. Charlie Patterson, of London. The home was beautifully decorated with white and golden christianemums. The bride wore a princess gown of white mull, with a long white allusion veil fastened with a bridal wreath, carrying in her arm a large bunch of christianemums. The bride received many hand TAFT, BRYAN PRESIDENT Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 4.—"I business men of the country, Den- and that I received my share of generally stood by us. I am very President-elect Taft gave expo- morning. The new president-elect busi- hours preparing for the delivery make this afternoon at the corr- ward High School building. He Springs, Va., for a rest, Friday. Fairview, Lincoln, Nov. 4.—A actually went to bed, Bryan was t appearance wene there was nothing disappointment he must have felt. He said he would not make a actual results from the doubtful stu- ily appeared to be in a cheerful mu Washington, Nov. 4.—Presid- men today: "The nomination of truth over reactionary conserva- er unwise and improper radicalism STORER Harper's Ferry, Cour Academic, State Normal, Bib- Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithi Husbandry, Cookery, Serving IT, BRYAN AND THE PRESIDENT ON REESE Mil. Ohio, Nov. 4.—"I believe that I was once of the country, Democrats as well as received my share of the labor vote and thanked by us. I am very much gratified."—Elect Taft gave expression to this dearest president-elect busied himself during the delivery of the dedication speeches at the cornerstone laying of the school building. He with Mrs. Taft, will be for a rest, Friday. Lincoln, Nov. 4.—Although it was midnight to bed, Bryan was up early this morning. None there was nothing about his manner that he must have felt over the result of the vote would not make a statement until he had from the doubtful states. All the members to be in a cheerful mood. Mon., Nov. 4.—President Roosevelt said to the President of Judge Taft to the Presidential reactionary conservatism and his election and improper radicalism. OVERER COLLEGE Her's Ferry, : : : West Courses State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Linguistic, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. TAFT,BRYAN AND THE PRESIDENT ON RESULT Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 4.—"I believe that I was elected by the business men of the country, Democrats as well as Republicans, and that I received my share of the labor vote and that the farmers generally stood by us. I am very much gratified." President-elect Taft gave expression to this declaration this morning. The new president-elect busied himself during the morning hours preparing for the delivery of the dedication speech he will make this afternoon at the cornerstone laying of the new Woodward High School building. He with Mrs. Taft, will leave for Hot Springs, Va., for a rest, Friday. Fairview, Lincoln, Nov. 4.—Although it was midnight when he actually went to bed, Bryan was up early this morning. So far as his appearance wene there was nothing about his manner to indicate the disappointment he must have felt over the result of the election. He said he would not make a statement until he had received the actual results from the doubtful states. All the members of his family appeared to be in a cheerful mood. Washington, Nov. 4.—President Roosevelt said to the newspaper men today: "The nomination of Judge Taft to the Presidency was a triumph over reactionary conservatism and his election a triumph over unwise and improper radicalism." STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, West Va. Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Car braries of over 6900 volumes, Hennery, Dairy, several acres Hot Beds. Expo Books, Room Rent and Tuition essary Expense not over $6. buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Te t over 6000 volumes, Comm Ious Barr Dairy, several acres of of ga dens, Cold Expenses Room rent and Tuition free to West Virginia Expense not over $6.50 per month to Sta Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, I laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Comm illus Barn, Piggery, Hennessy, Dairy, several acres of gs dens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Books, Room Rent and Tuition free to West Virginians. Necessary Expense not over $6.50 per month to State students Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and Athletics, Band, Literary Socie tertainments, Musical Clubs, Y Storer is a Non-Sectarian, C For Illustrated Catalogue so uable scholarships and six prizes awarded Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lecturants, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. This is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. Illustrated Catalogue send to Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually, Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Motertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. APIDS FURNITURE CO. WE HAVE Our New Stock of Furniture, and would FURNITURE HAVE stock of Furniture, and At 9:10, President-elect Taft sent to Chairman Hitchcock the following acknowledgment of the latter's telegram or congratulation: "I am delighted to hear of the favorable returns from all parts of the country, especially from New York, and I wish to express my gratitude to you for the work you have done." some presents from Boston, Columbus, Huntington, Charleston and Harper. The bride and groom left Thursday for their home in London. A number from Handley attended the Buster and Patterson wedding. Miss Lethia Bubter, of Charlesian, attended her sister's wedding, returning home Saturday. Mrs. Marshal Preston and daughter, Verna, of Harper, were in town Wednesday. A large number of persons in ki-nawha and other counties in the State have been receiving the Dally Mail or the Semi-Weekly Mail during the campaign. Those names will be taken from the mailing list on and after November 4th, unless they desire to renew their subscription. The subscription price of the Dally Mail sent to any address is $1 per year, or $1 for three months; the Semi-Weekly, $1 per year, invariably in advance. NEWS-MAIL COMPANY, Charleston, W. Va. IN AND THE ON RESULT I believe that I was elected by the Democrats as well as Republicans, the labor vote and that the farmers much gratified." Press to this declaration this and himself during the morning of the dedication speech he will peristone laying of the new Wood-with Mrs. Taft, will leave for Hot Although it was midnight when he up early this morning. So far as his about his manner to indicate the over the result of the election. statement until he had received the dates. All the members of his fam. At Roosevelt said to the newspaper Judge Taft to the Presidency was aism and his election a triumph ov- COLLEGE West Va. urses Local, Vocal and Instrumental ing, Practical Gardening and and Dressmaking. Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, L. Comm Tous Barn, Piggery, of of ga dens, Cold Frames and denses in free to West Virginians. Nec- 0 per month to State students Features six prizes awarded annually. ties, frequent Lectures and Ec- M. M. C. A. Christian Institution. and to TURE CO. niture, and would NINE HUNTERS KILLED IN THE MAINE WOODS Bangor, Nov. 8. — The slaughter of human beings in the woods of Malawi thus far this season exceeds the bloodiest records of the past, while more than the usual number of hunters have been malmed or painfully injured. The season is not half over, yet the fatalities already equal the number, recorded for most full seasons, nine persons having been killed, eight seriously wounded and sorest of others suffering slight wounds. Here is a list of the dead to date: Ralph Downs, aged 21, of Sanford, killed while hunting, September 25, by Seth Chambess, a companion, who pointed, a gun at Downs and pulled the trigger in fun, not knowing that the weapon was loaded. Downs died in a few hours. Eddie Turner, aged 16, of Peru, pulled his gun muzzle first from a boat. Fatally wounded. Andrew Mushero, aged 19, of Danforth, died in like manner. Roy Jarvis, of Charlotte, met a similar fate by dragging his gun muzzle first from a wagon. Irving Prichard, aged 21, of Dresden, got in range of his brother's gun and was shot though the head. Winfrid Paradis, 18, of Megantic, Que., killed instantly by a deer hunter. Herbert W. Cummings, of Bethel, was found dead in the woods near Lake Parmachenee, shot through the body. Milford Fox, 18, of Chapman Plantation, was shot dead by his younger brother, who was playing with a rifle and didn't know it was loaded. Addison Knowlton, of Swanville, was fatally shot while squirrel hunting by his cousin, Leslie Knowlton. Of the seriously injured Thomas McBride, 15, of Auburn, mistaken for a squirrel, will lose both eyes. Clinton C. Staples, of Belfast, dragged his gun first from a wagon; has a shattered left arm. Albra Gupti, aged 71, of West Buxton, dangerously wounded by a hunter who mistook him for a duck. Fremont Smith, 14, of Greenville, was shot through the body by a companion recklessly handling a rifle. John Adams, of Staceyville, strolling in the woods, was struck by a stray bullet that shattered his left arm. George Grant, of Marlon, mistaken for a deer, was shot in the arm. Many others were slightly peppered. MISSOURI IS IN DOUBT AS TO STATE TICKET St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 4.—Missouri, which last night had apparently gone Democratic, by a large majority, is still in doubt on all but the national ticket, and the plurality of 35,000 for Bryan which was then indicated has been cut by late returns so that it will not exceed 20,000. Both the Republicans and the Democrata claim their respective candidates for governor have been elected. The latest returns indicate that the plurality may not exceed four thousand either way. AT HIS OLD HOME. James S. Atkinson, who holds a responsible position in the government printing office at Washington, is paying a visit to his old home here, having come home to cast his vote at the general election. Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 4.—The Register claims the election of Bennett, Democrat, for governor, by about 12,000, while the Intelligencer claims that Glasscock will be successful by at least 10,000. THROWING HIS FORTUNE AWAY Throwing away what one has not always the only way to lose a fortune. Being unable to see an opportunity, or to grasp it when seeing it, is more often the cause of losing out in this world. A person who feels too sluggish to make the best of time can quickly improve by using Sexine Pills, the great tonic, that is guaranteed for all forms of weakness in men and women. Price $1 a box; six boxes $5 with full guarantee. Address or call C. A. POTTERFIELD, Druggit, Corner Capitol and Virginia streets where they sell all the principal remedies and do not substitute. Rural Roufes Make For Better Roads Washington, Nov. 3. "One of the poisons to the country, and especially to the farmer, that is credited to tree rural delivery, is the betterment of our country roads," said Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw yesterday, under whose jurisdiction free rural delivery comes. "Why," he said, "it has been said by physicians of celebrity that since the introduction of rural delivery, bringing to the farmers daily mall, newspapers, and magazines, giving them food for thought and contemplation, the percentage of insanity and suicide among rural residents has decreased very appreciably. Furthermore, thousands of miles of good roads and many values have greatly increased, in some cases it is said as much as 25 per cent. "While we may hope some day to have ideal roads, such as exist in Italy, Germany, France and England, our roads are now, generally speaking, poor. The fact does not seem to be appreciated that the building and maintenance of good roads enables farmers to market their products with greater facility, and with much less wear and tear in wagons and stock. Improves Roads. "There has been nothing which has so conducted to the improvement of our public highways as the introduction of rural delivery. There seems to be a mistaken idea that the Postoffice department requires rural delivery roads to be ideal, to be macadamized or graveled, and rolled. This is not at all true, but it is required that roads shall be smooth, free from ruts, and graded and ditched, so that carriers can serve their routes with celerity and safety. "In connection with the rural delivery service," continued Mr. De Graw, "it is now proposed to confer yet another benefit upon the residents of rural communities. In his annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1907, the Postmaster General recommends the establishment of a system of local parcel post on rural delivery routes or at distributing postoffices for delivery by rural carriers to patrons thereof, at a rate of 5 cents for the first pound and 2 cents per pound for each additional pound or fractional part thereof up to 11 pounds. Will Be a Boon. "This added facility, if instituted, will be a great boon to the farmers, who have not the convenience for obtaining the 'necessaries of life such as residents in cities enjoy, and will also enable them to exchange merchandise with each other, thereby increasing local business. "There is much of both humor and pathos shown in the letters which carriers write the department. Tales of woe and lamentations induced by domestic infelicities, love affairs, quarrels with neighbors, and other personal business affairs are poured out to Uncle Sam, in the hope and belief, perhaps, that he can in his all powerful way set them right." Speaking of the general high character of the rural carrier, Mr. De Graw said: "When consideration is given to the great number of carriers in the service and the onmipresent temptation afforded in handling money and valuable mails, the high sense of honor and integrity of the carriers is shown by the fact that during the last fiscal year but little more than four-tenths of one per cent. of the entire number were dismissed from the service for all causes." MORSE GETS TOTAL New York, Nov. 3.—That Charles W. Morse obtained $16,692,283 of the funds if the National Bank of North America within the short space of eight months was the startling disclosure made at his trial in the United States criminal court on the charge of alleged violation of the Federal banking laws. In one month, of all loans and discounts made by the bank, the proceeds of 17.5 per cent. of them went to the credit if the little ice man. And with the whole of this vast amount he was practically doing nothing but gambling in the stock market. It must not be understood, however, that he borrowed that enormous amount of money in his own name, or even in that of dummies. Much of it he got on notes given by men he had lured into stock gambling pools, and which the makers were led to believe would not be discounted. 'So far as his own direct loans from the bank were concerned, the records introduced showed that between September 25 and October 16, 1905, the beginning of the memorable panic, when money was at its "tightest." to use the Wall street vernacular. Morse got on his own name $2,128,000. The expected battle between Morse and District Attorney Stimson, with the court occasionally taking a hand, did not materialize. BRYAN GETS THE STATE OF MARYLAND M. Miserable is the man or woman who suffers from dread Indigestion or Dyspersia. There are few diseases which create such misery, long drawn-out suffering, as indigestion. It pursues them before meals, after meals and between meals; they take it to bed with them. It is with them wherever they go, though Indigestion is the simplest disease of all to cure. Tell such afflicted ones, degr reader, of Pape's Diapensia; urge the sufferer to go to any Pharmacy here and give 50 cents for a case. Such a sufferer would ever blee you, because five minutes after taking there would be no more Indigestion, no feeling like a lump of lead In the Stomach, or Heartburn, or fullness and discomfort, no Beleaching of Gas or Eructations of Sour food, Debilitating Headache, Nausea, Water Brash and other symptoms of a sour, disordered stomach. Pape's Diapespin will digest anything you eat without the aid of the Stomach. Diapespin is a wonderful Stomach purifier and splendid to/keep the intestines clean and fresh; then your food will not ferment and poison your breath with nauseous odors. Diapespin will rest the stomach and increase the gastric juices; this is what is mostly needed—more and trouble will go. better digestive juices—and no Gas—then Indigestion and all stomach Each 50-cent case contains sufficient to usually thoroughly cure the most chronic dyspeptic. More Than Enough is Too Much. To maintain health, a mature man or woman needs just enough food to repair the waste and supply energy and body heat. The habitual consumption of more food than is necessary for these purposes is the prime cause of stomach troubles, rheumatism and disorders of the kidneys. If troubled with indigestion, revise your diet, let reason and not appetite control and take a few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be all right again. For sale by C. A. Potterfield, corner Capitol and Virginia streets, and Ideal Pharmacy, No. 224 Charleston street. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Equipment Absolutely Complete Only the most approved and modern methods used by our Embalmers We maintain at a heavy expense for your convenience, Attractive Undertaking Parlors Our Embalmers are men who have graduated from the Best Embalming Colleges and witn years of experience are thoroughly equipped to satisfactorily take care of all work entrusted to them. TURKEYS THE CARGO OF BIG SUPPLY SHIP Washington, Nov. 3.—When the naval supply ship Celtic sails for European waters to meet the Atlantic fleet with stores for the final lap of the world cruise, she will carry, among a host of other things, a prodigious tonnage of the great American bird—turkeys—slaughtered to make a Christmas holiday for the homeward bound bluejacks. Our carriages are all new,attractive Vehicles, reserved exclusively for Funeral Work. A specially selected supply of New England apples and nuts goes with the turkeys. No more will the omnipresent dried prunes appear on the daily menu of the United States jackies. The Navy Department has been so impressed with the tests of a new form of the fruit, that the old staple will be discarded, it is thought, shortly. The new ration is in compressed form. All that is necessary in preparing it for the table is boiling in a thick sweet syrup. We carry in stock a complete line of Caskets, ranging from the Handsome Metallic, which are hermetically sealed through the various grades of cloth covered Cedar Cases to the Inexpensive Chestnut Caskets Tests are now being made also of a new tinned tapel—cod steak. BRYAN'S BIG LOSS IN CITY OF BOSTON Our Line of Elegant Couch Caskets in allsuitable colors and sizes, can not be surpassed in any city :- Boston, Nov. 3.—Complete returns from the city of Boston show that Bryan carries the city by only 24 votes. He got 41,070, Taft 41,046. Four years ago Parker carried Boston by 10,600. New England is solidly Republican. Early indications were that Taft had carried Massachusetts by 120,000, Maine by 31,500, Vermont by 27,000 and New Hampshire by 2,000. We maintain absolutely the only thoroughly equipped Ambulance in the City of Charleston, which is at your disposal day or night :- In 1904 President Roosevelt carried Massachusetts by 90,276, Maine by 36,791, Vermont by 39,682 and New Hampshire by 21,805. Telephones: Day Service, Both No.3 Night Calls, Bell 101 Home 301 all Telepone or Telegraphic Calls from out of the city attended to promptly The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months $0.50 Six months 1.50 One year 1.50 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1908. A GLORIOUS VICTORY. The returns of the election pres- ented to the readers of the Mail today contain the confirmation of the pre-election indications and the story of the complete triumph of the Republican party in the Nation, the State and Kanawha county. New York set the pace for the rest of the country in its approval of the policies of President Roosevelt by the tremendous majority given for William Howard Taft and James S. Sherman, while the other States have wheeled into line with majorities duplicating those of four years ago, and in some instances doing even better. The result of the election clearly demonstrates that the great journals of the country correctly reflected the popular sentiment of the people, and that the trend of sentiment that set in a month ago for the Republican candidates never ceased until the final result was registered in the ballot box, the last and best opportunity presented where "the people rule." The result is not a surprise to the people of the country who have watched events and have felt in the integrity and patriotism of the people, as well as their intelligence. The Democratic party under the leadership of Bryan entered the campaign with attacks upon the judiciary of the country, condemnation for the tariff system, and general abuse of the nation's record since its greatness has been established through the policies promulgated and supported by the Republican party. The condemnation of the judiciary became a Democratic slogan through the peerless leader of the Democracy, the tariff system was attacked and denounced, the guarantee of bank deposits, almost as bad as the old hat money system,' was the favorite theme of the Democracy through its organs, until the people in very self-defense were driven to the support of the stalid and substantial policies offered through the time tried and oft-tested Republican party. From the date of the opening of the campaign until the final test at the poll Bryan weakened his cause by the arguments he presented. Plausible in phrase and elegant in address in the discussion and presentation of ordinary questions, he descends to the ridiculous and unreasonable when he touches the great questions of the hour, and the people see through his sophistrics when called upon for the final test. Bryan in the present instance succeeded in hypnotizing practically the entire secondary leadership of the Democratic party. Whether they permitted this to be done in order that he should be finally and fully disposed of by this latest defeat will never be known, but certain it is that they have given him the freshest opportunity of all opportunities for him to forever put himself out of the running. But the best part of it all is that the Republican party presented a record of things accomplished which has made our country the greatest on the face of the earth, the declaration of principles for the future that promised no backward step from the high plains reached under Theodore Roosevelt and a leader in the person of William Howard Taft whose splendid character, statesmanship and experience so ably fits him for the Presidency, and all this, brought the great victory registered by the voters on Tuesday. WEST VIRGINIA STALWART. All indications show that West Virginia has increased her Roosevelt high water mark Republican majority of four years ago, and landed so permanently in the Republican exclusively in admixtures of the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. They know from past experience what it will do for them, and if you are a sufferer from the above ailments, be wise in time and take is once. It will do you a world of good, especially in cases of Poor Apoplex, Headache, Flatulency, Incontinence, Indigestion, Dysppepsis. J. H. 1945 column cost little less than a political revolution will ever change it. This result has been brought about by two important conditions. The National administration has made it possible for West Virginia to develop her resources until she has become one of the foremost States in the Union in point of industrial development and financial greatness. West Virginians could have no desire to return to the old order of things from the standpoint of National politics. The other important condition that has served to be a West Virginia in the Republican fold and with increased emphasis, is the fact that the Republican party, charged with the affairs of the commonwealth, have not been recurrent to the trust imposed. Under Republican domination a new tax system, by which the burden of taxation has been made more equal, has been established and worked out to a successful end, the institutions of the State have been prudently handled and managed, every permanent step under the leadership of the Republican party has been aimed for the betterment of all the people, and with this record before them, is it, any wonder that the people have registered another pronounced and complete victory. The Republican party has established its permanency in West Virginia and will go on with its good work for many years to come. Governor Glasscoe will not permit a backward step. LAKE NONE ESCAPE The Republican organization of Kannawa county promised that they would observe the law in the election just closed and that the use of money in the corruption of the voters should stop so far as they were concerned. In the election held on Tuesday the Mail believes it reflects the opinion of all the people when it states that the party as a whole respected this promise. The Democratic party, through its official organ, made light of the proposition to put the ban on election bribery. They questioned the sincerity of the prosecuting attorney, and because of the fact that both parties had been guilty of the offense in previous elections, there was no reason to anticipate change of purpose now. Capt. B. B. Avis, the present prosecuting attorney, and the successful candidate on the Republican ticket, promised the people of Kanawha county that no matter what the result of the election might be, he should pledged to the enforcement of the law to prevent corrupt practices in elections. Elience has been found by vigilant watchers and officers of the law of the violation of this statute on election day. Arrests have been made and the evidence of the crime is now fugitive in the minis of an outrigger public. He matter what the prominence of the person accused, the prosecution should be swift and effective. Let no politician man escape. KANAWPA COUNTY Kenaiwa county has registered a pronounced majority for William H. Taft for President, James H. Sherman for Vice President, William E. Glasscock for Governor, for the entire Republican State ticket, for the re-election of Congressman Joseph Holt Galanes, for E. T. England for State Senator and has elected the entire Republican county ticket by good majorities. In the face of the most tremendous opposition this result has been accomplished. When the Republicans of the other sections of the State realize that the most powerful political combination in the State, with unlimited money, unscrupulous methods, the most damnable misrepresentations and an utter disregard of the means employed, utterly dropped every other consideration in the present campaign, and sought to overthrow the Republican But the Man or Boy who buys Clothing Regal Shoes and Furnishings from us will not be deceived. We guarantee every article sold by us to give absolute satisfaction To be as good as the best and at prices that defy competition. organization of Kanawha county, by the defeat of the best ducket ever nominated by the party, they must then appreciate the value and extent of the victory which the Mall is gratified to present to the public and its readers today. The Holley reform administration in Charleston threw its influence against the Republican organization in a test of strength with the people of Kanawha county. The people of Kanawha county have had experience of years of Republican administration of county affairs. They have had two years of the Holley Democratic administration of the city of Charleston. As between the two the verdict in both city and county is against the gang. Shall the people rule? POLICE AT THE POLLS The Gazette says that the Mail is not fair in its comments about Mayor Holley crowding the polling precincts with special police on election day, and declares that the mayor had information that a number of negroes had armed themselves on the false ground that they were to have trouble at the polls. The Gazette further says that it is significant that many negroes were found yesterday with arms upon them. And in all of which the Gazette gives publication to what it knows is not true. There has never been a time in the city of Charleston, either in election times or upon ordinary occasion when the behavior of the colored citizens as a whole was so universally good as during the time of voting on Tuesday. This condition was commented upon by Democrats and Republicans alike, and there was not a single incident during the day, that had its origin at the polling places, that could be charged against the misbehavior or improper conduct of a colored voter. The Gazette -publishes what it knows to be uptrue when it says that many negroes were found with arms, upon them, unless it means to crack a joke at the expense of the English language. Mayor Holley might have received information that trouble was expected. That is true. But it is easy to guess FINE CLOTHING ELECTION RETURNS ARE CONFLICTING from whence the information came. There was no occasion for the tremendous display of force which Mayor Holley threw about the polling places on Tuesday, except to find employment for a gang of Democratic poll workers that might otherwise have been in the way. The colored troops fought nobly. Notwithstanding the attempts to incite some of the colored citizens to commit acts which might encourage arrest or interference they remained quiet and orderly, and exercised their privilege as citizens in their respective precincts. The effective enforcement of the provisions of the corrupt practices law means that a poor man may aspire to nomination for a public office as well as the rich. Money sometimes has no value. Louis Bennett was too busy looking after his landed estates to be Governor, anyhow, besides George I. Neal will be too busy looking after the brewery interests to boss the job. Is the Gazette still anxious to have the Mail define its position on the Jim Crow law? The Mail will not say, "I told you so," but feels very much like giving out a yell. The great Holley reform administration has been endorsed the wrong way. The slush fund went begging in most of the precincts. Forced to Unload $10.00 Rain Coats $7.50 THE HUB. ANNOUNCEMENT. Having severed my connection with A. R. Foote & Co., formerly the Kanawha Book Store, and decided to enter on a business career myself, I have leased a suite of rooms in the Argade building, wherein we will conduct a general Picture Framing department, as well as handle a full line of Pictures, Art Novelties, etc. In connection therewith, we will also deal and handle all kinds of Mirrors, manufacture Mirrors, as well as resilver old Mirrors, in fact do anything connected with the business the name implies. TAILORS AND TAILORS is one thing to be a tailor and another to be a tailor—that is to say, a TAILORING ELLISHMENT. Lors is an institution employing MANY LORS, each selected for his proficiency in the girl branch and all forming an aggregate tailor attainable in no other way. $15 No M No L our average town tailor buys cloth b sells "on tick," and is satisfied to m suits a week and collect as much more. He charges enough to make the owner pay for the BAD. TAILORS AND TAILORS It is one thing to be a tailor and another to be a BIG tailor—that is to say, a TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. Ours is an institution employing MANY TAILORS, each selected for his proficiency in a particular branch and all forming an aggregation of tailoring talent attainable in no other way. Your average town tailor buys cloth by the yard, sells "on tick," and is satisfied to make a few suits a week and collect as much money as he can. He charges enough to make the GOOD customer pay for the BAD. WE buy clown by the hundreds of yards—the best all-wool weaves, direct from the mills—and save both discount and middlemen's profits. WE make from three to four HUNDRED suits a week and sell every one for CASH. That's why low price with us does not mean cheapness, any more than the "town" tailor's high price means highest quality. Ours are $15 suits in ITY they are $25 or $30 See the new fabrics in The United W "TAILORS TO 103 Capit ers are $15 suits in PRICE ONLY. In they are $25 or $35 Suits. Use the new fabrics in our windows. The United Woolen Mills Co. "TAILORS TO THE MASSES" 103 Capitol Street Ours are $15 suits in PRICE ONLY. In QUALITY they are $25 or $25 Suits. See the new fabrics in our windows. A full line of Picture Mouldings of latest design will be carried in stock. Work finished promptly and perfect. NO DELAYS. Special low rates and other inducement until December 1, 1908. --- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1908. AND TAILORS a tailor and another to be so say, a TAILORING ES- employing MANY TAI- his proficiency in a par- forming an aggregation of e in no other way. 15 No Mors No Less tailor buys cloth by the and is satisfied to make a collect as much money as ough to make the GOOD AD. PRICE ONLY. In QUAL- 15 Suits. in our windows. Coolen Mills Co. THE MASSES" Hol Street Call and see us! Open for business, November 5, 1908. Miller Art and Mirror Co., Rooms 20 and 22, second floor, Arcade build- ing. R. H. Miller, manager, Charlest- ton, W. Va. Bell Phone 963. ```markdown ``` W. H. TAFT WILL BE NEXT PRESIDENT (Continued From Page One.) New York, Nov. 3.—Indications at this hour indicate that the majority for Taft in the State will exceed 80,000. New York, Nov. 3.—One hundred and thirty election districts out of 587 in Brooklyn give Taft 20,857; Bryan, 19,211. One hundred and seventy election districts out of 1,633 in Greater New York give Taft, 25,187; Bryan, 25,848. 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The same districts in 1904 gave Roosevelt 302,144, Parker 190,347. 1,270 districts out of 1,632 in Greater New York, gave Taft 242,788, Bryan 239,245. At this rate Taft will carry the city by 4500. New York, Nov. 3.—Reports from the Eighth and Ninth congressional districts in North Carolina indicate Republican majorities. New York, Nov. 3.—Returns from several southern states show that Taft has made wonderful gains below Mason and Dixon's line. Flori- ER MEAT COMPATY CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, ork Sausage OWN MAKE machine sliced and Bacon SH, POULTRY in all the popular s of tronage for we have our lines and you you want it most NLAP HATS ts MANHATTAN SHIRTS Sole Agents DENT'S GLOVES cial at $15 many different models, press, dashing or mod- ly tailored. are Worsted. 2nd FLOOR BE & MAY 2nd FLOOR da alone has given Taft 2,000 more votes than it gave to Roosevelt four years ago. Returns received from nine counties in Georgia show a Democratic loss of thousands of votes. OHIO OHIO Cincinnati, O., Nov. 3.—Meager early returns from Ohio indicate that Taft has carried his home State by anywhere from 100,000 up. The cities of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Dayton are included in these early returns, in all of which the Taft vote was very heavy. Cincinnati, Nov. 3.—One hundred and eleven precincts out of 4,430 in Ohio give Taft, 3,9317; Bryan, 8,156. The same precincts in 1904 gave Roosevelt, 10,762; Parker, 6,730. Eighty-nine precincts give Harris, 6,192; Harmon, 5,825. The same precincts in 1905 gave Herrick, 6,404; Pattison, 5,360. Cincinnati, Nov. 3.—At 11:30 fuller returns indicated that Taft did not have as large a plurality as the early returns indicated, but he still had a safe lead. At this hour the returns indicated the vote on governor would be close, with the chances against Harris. Cincinnati, Nov. 3.—Based on 71 out of 240 precincts in Cincinnati, Taft will carry his home city by about 85,000 plurality. Cincinnati, Nov. 3.—The first two precincts in Cincinnati to report gave Bryan, 348; Taft, 264. Chillicothe, Nov. 3.—Ross county, Ohio, gave Taft a plurality of 1,000. Roosevelt carried the county four years ago by 1,185. Cincinnati, Nov. 3.—Two hundred and thirty-one precincts out of 4,430 in Ohio, give raft, 20,048; Bryan, 17,589. The same precincts in 1904 gave Roosevelt, 23,263; Parker, 14,059. Twenty-five precincts give Harris, 15,743; Harmon, 15,742. The same precincts in .005 gave Herrick, 14,747; Pattison, 13,083. INDIANA Indianapolis, Nov. 3.—Twenty-five election precincts out of 136 in the city of Indianapolis give Taft 5,691, Bryan 6,704. The same precincts in 1904 gave Roosevelt 6,-314, Parker 4,615. One hundred precincts out of 3,245 in the state give Taft 13,410, Bryan 12,864. The same precincts in 1904 gave Roosevelt 13,435, Parker 10,158. Indianapolis, Nov. 3.—Returns received up to 10:30 indicate that Taft has carried the state by from five to fifteen thousand plurality. Marshall, Democratic candidate for Governor, is leading his Republican opponent by about eight thousand votes. Indianapolis, Nov. 3.—Late returns from Indiana indicate that Taft has carried the state by 18,000 and Marshall, Democrat, for governor, by 12,000. Indianapolis, Nov. 3.—At ten o'clock tonight the indications are that Taft has carried Indiana by about three thousand votes. Marshall, the Democratic candidate has probably been elected by a small plurality. ILLINOIS Chicago, Nov. 3.—At 8 o'clock, Chairman McKinley, of the Republican National committee, stated that the next house would have a good working majority of Republicans. All the 12 Republican congressmen have been elected in Michigan. St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 3.—Taft has carried Minnesota 10,000, and Johnson is re-elected Governor by 30,000. Roosevelt's plurality in 1904 was 141,466. McKinley's plurality in 1900 was 77,560. z Denver, Nov. 3.—One hundred districts out of 1,186 in the State of Colorado straight ballot gives Taft, 12,570; Bryan, 13,348. Many scratched ballots that will not be counted for several hours. Seattle, Wash., Nov. 3.—The polls did not close until 8 p. m. The indications are that Taft has carried the State by 20,000. San Francisco, Nev. 3.—Early returns state that Taft has carried the State by 40,000. The Democrats will gain two Congressmen in San Francisco. Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 3.—Incomplete returns from over the state indicate that Bryan will carry the state by the usual Democratic majority. The state Democratic ticket was also elected by a large vote. The state's congressional reputation will remain unchanged. Providence, R. I. Nov. 3.—Returns received up to this time indicate that Taft has carried Rhode Island by about 17,000 and that the Republican candidate for governor will have a plurality of about 7,000. St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 3.—Chairman Decker of the Republican state committee, says that Harley, Repub- Charleston Mrs. John Caul is recovering from a recent illness. Junius Mason is visiting relatives at Covington and Goshen, Va. John Jackson and Stephen Webb, of Dorothy, were in the city on business this week. Napoleon Gardner, who moved to Wilmington, N. C., last spring, returned to the city last week to vote. Miss Clara Smith, one of the attendants at the Weston Insane Asylum, was here this week on business. Miss Julia Brown, who has charge of the school at London, spent a few days here this week with her mother. Anthony Claire, an aged and highly respected citizen, died, Sunday night, at his home, on Elizabeth street, of a complication of diseases. The family of the deceased has the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Lowery spent Tuesday here with friends. I. M. Carper has been confined to his bed for several days with rheumatism. A high class musical is to be given at the K. of P. hall, Thursday evening of next week. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. church will meet tonight at the residence of Mrs. S. D. Cowsers, on Court street. Rev. F. D. Taylor, P. E. of the Wheeling district of the A. M. E. church, held the first quarterly meeting for this conference year at St. Paul A. M. E. church. The trustees of St. Paul A. M. E. church are having their church repealed. W. O. Lee has been honored by the West Virginia Annual Conference for his faithful service in the local church in this city for the last thirteen years, by electing him a trustee for Wilberforce University at Xenia, Ohio. Mrs. Mary L. Willis, of Fayetteville; Mrs. Mary L. Stratton, of St. Albans; Mrs. Carolyn Watson, of Montgomery; and Mrs. Kate Colley, of Huntington, were among the membres attending a meeting of the executive board in this city last Saturday. The Charleston Woman's Improvement Association held a very pleasant public meeting, Friday evening, at the home of Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood, on Washington street. Among other matters of importance was the discussion of plans to assist the young men in reorganizing the work of the Young Men's Christian Association. The sewing class has begun its meeting and meets at the Garnett school each Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. An interesting literary program was rendered. Mrs. Jas Page and Mrs. Teal, Mrs. Hustins, Miss Hutchison and Mrs. Wm. R Robinson, of Springfield, were among the visitors present. Charles Lewis is the guest of friends at Red Sulphur. Mrs. Anna Jefferson entertained the ladies of the Loyal Union at her home. Monday evening The death of Mrs. Malinda Saunders came as a shock to her friends. Mrs. Saunders had not been ill and her sudden death surprised and pained her family and large circle of friends. Mrs. Saunders was one of the oldest memebrs of Simpson M. E. church, a devout Christian and a loving mother. She will be greatly missed in the church and in the family circle. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, was a business visitor to the city this week. Miss Mary J. Jones, of Malden, was in the city Saturday. F. M. Morris is visiting his family this week. The Woman's Hospital Association met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. F. Davis. The next meeting will be held on the 16th inst. at the same place and all the members are requested to be present, as business of importance will be transacted. The Garnett High School football team will play against the Sumner High School football team of Park-lican, has carried Missouri by a few thousand votes, running slightly ahead of Taft. Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 3.—Ninety-two districts outside of Douglas and Lancaster counties show a net gain of 583 for Taft over Sheldon four years ago. At this rate, Taft will carry Nebraska by 15,000. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3.—Returns from 298 election districts out of a total of 1,863 districts outside of Detroit, indicate a plurality for Taft of 140,000. Boise, Idaho, Nov. 3.—the indications are that Taft will carry the state by 20,000 and the Republican state ticket by not less than 8,000. Fargo, N. D., Nov. 3.—National Committee James Kennedy at 10 p.m., said: "Taft has carried the state by 20,000. I contend that the entire state ticket is elected by, with the state legislature, 75 per cent. Republican. Portland, Oregon, Nov. 3.—Taft has carried Oregon by 32,000. Louisville, Nov. 3.—The Republicans concede that Bryan has carried Kentucky by 15,000. Philadelphia, Nov. 3.—The majority for Taft in Philadelphia will be 50,000. His majority in the state is estimated at 250,000. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia, on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Bridgman. WestVa.ColoredInstitute The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month. For catalogue and other information address --- ersburg, Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3:30 p.m. on the Washington street grounds. As the boys have been practicing and looking forward to this game for some time, it is to be hoped that they will win the honors before many spectators. Elwood Miller is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Mary Starks. Mrs. Charlotte Ray, of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting Mrs. Mollie Parker, on Jacob street. I. M. Carper has been confined to his room with rheumatism. A high class musical will be given on the 12th at the K. of P. Hall. Hotel Arrivals. Registered at Hotel Brown last week were: Mrs. May West, Point Pleasant; T. F. House, Coal River; Crawford Logan, Ward; Lee Johnson, Clifton Forge; H. E. Harris, Decota; Earl MacCool, Shirley, Ind.; H. Sorrell, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. G. Rice, Chicago; Berkeley Williams, New York; Mrs. Wm. E. T. Clemons, Red Star; S. H. Green, Washington, D. C.; H. M. Reed, Wevaco; Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Fields, Clarksburg; Miss Anna Fields, Clarksburg; Miss Clara Smith, Weston, Stephen Webb, and John Jackson, Dorothy, W Va.; Hon. J. M. Ellis, Oak Hill; Phillip Harris, Covington, Ky.; Mrs. Williams, Smithers; A. King, Baltimore, Md.; WestVa INSTITUTE, The colore Bluefield W. Va. Walter Harris and Henry Watterson, Zanesville, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Otey, Huntington; Miss Ollie Robey, Huntington. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the bowel at rest, you will be. Keep your bowels open, and be well. Force, in the shape of violent physic or pill poison, is dangerous. 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Once before, when Black Beauty had killed McKinley, an equally strong bull, after a fight which from the evidences next morning must have lasted all night, the victor was confined to a lonely barn. Recently he has shown such docility that he was allowed more freedom. This docility, however, has been exhausted, and he could no longer restrain his rage at seeing others seemingly being as bossy in the place as he had been. Black Beauty is king of the herd and is at all times ready and willing to fight for that title. Bronx Park has been the scene of a number of as fine buffalo fights as any wild Westerner could wish to see. The Park collection consists of about fifty specimens, probably the largest collection in existence. These came originally from the Whitney and Corbin estates, and with a still later addition from the arms of T. G. M. Cardeza, a wealthy Philadelphiaian. Of these various groups each had a ruler, and each in turn has to be conquered by Black Beauty before he was allowed to reign as undisputed champion. The record of killed and injured is one the officials do not like to think about, but they have been unable to devise any plan that would make all the buffaloes dwell in harmony. To prevent more killings, the members of the different herds are now as far as possible kept in separate parts of the range, which comprises about 200 acres. This city is now leading the country in producing buffaloes and is supplying the country with them. During the year of 1907 twelve young ones were born in Bronx Park. Up to the present time this year there have been four young additions. All but one of these calves grew up strong and healthy. It was about a year ago that fifteen choice specimens were shipped to Oklahoma, where 200-acres have been reserved for a buffalo range in the Wichita reservation of the National Forest and Game Reserve. There with this nucleus sent from New York, it the aim of the American Bison Society to raise a national herd and thus avert the extinction of the buffalo. CURES CATARRH. C. A. Potterfield Will Furnish the Medicine Free in Every Case Where they Fail to Cure Catarrh. Neglect or pessimism we believe is the greatest enemy the public have to contend with when applied to the loss or recovery of health. Practically every case of consumption might have been cured if hope had been maintained and proper treatment had been resorted to at the first symptom of the disease. Until the advanced stage is reached, consumption is curable. Catarrh is responsible, we believe, for every case of consumption. It is about Catarrh we want to talk today, incidentally consumption, since the two are so closely allied. We have a medicine 'made from the prescription of one of the most successful catarrh specialists known. This medicine has a record of 98 per cent, of cures, and we believe it is positively without an equal. We are so satisfied that 'we are right, that we will supply the medicine free in every instance where it is used according to directions for a reasonable length of time and fails to cure and give satisfaction in every particular. We want everyone in Charleston to try this medicine at our risk. There are no conditions or formality attached to our offer. We put the user under no obligation to us whatever. The medicine we want you to try is Rexall Mucu-Tone. It is a catarrh remedy that goes direct to the seat of trouble. It is carried by the blood to every part of the system. It seeks out and destroys the germs or parasites, which cause Catarrh. It purifies and enriches the blood, tones up the muco-cells, soothes and heals the tissues that were ravaged by the catarrhal parasite, and brings about a condition of health and strength that prevents the germs of consumption from ever getting a start. Besides this, Rexall Mucu-Tone is a wonderful appetizer, digestive aid and flush builder. Its good effects are felt from the very first dose. It is one of the largest and most satisfactory selling medicines that we have ever had anything to do with. We know so much of the great good that it has done that we personally back it up with our reputation and money, which fact should be ample guarantee to satisfy anybody. Rexall Mucu-Tone comes in two sizes, 50 cents and $1. We urge you to try it. C. A. Potterfield, corner Capitol and Virginhia streets. Forced to Unload $3.00 Howard Hats $2.50 THE HUB 1910 HON, BRA E, ROBINSON. The Abie and Honored Young Juris State by Appointment, Who Has on the Bench of the in West HOW THE D CANDIDA Young Surist Now on the Suprem ent, Who Has Been Elected to the Bench of the Highest Court in West Virginia. THE DIFFERE NDIDATES V The Abie and Honored Young Curist Now on the Supreme Bench of the State by Appointment, Who Has Been Elected to a Regular Term on the Bench of the Highest Court in West Virginia. HOW THE DIFFERENT CANDIDATES VOTED Cincinnati, O., Nov. 3.—An accumulation of important matters required Judge Taft's attention in his office here and he did not vote until late in the afternoon. The Republican Presidential candidate did not reach Cincinnati until 8 o'clock this morning. Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 3.—W. J. Bryan drove in a dog cart from Fairview to Henlin's grocery store, in the village normal, where he cast his vote at 9:15. A score of voters in the store at the time he cast his vote extended to him good wishes. Returning home, Mr. Bryan carried a bundle of morning papers into his library and remained there for some time. Utica, N. Y., Nov. 3. James S. Sherman, accompanied by his three sons, voted at 10:30 o'clock this morning. He said he felt confident his party would win. Indianapolis, Nov. 3.—Kern reached here at 7:35 this morning. After taking a rest at home, he went to the polling place and deposited his ballot at 10:35. New York, Nov. 3.—Governor Hughes voted here at 7 o'clock this morning. He was in the booth but a few moments. He himself as confident of the result. To quickly check a cold, drugstubs are dispensing everywhere, a clever Candy Cold Cure Tablet called Preventies. Preventies are also fine for feverish children. Take Preventies at the sneeze stage, to head off all colds. Box of 48—25c. Krieg & Price. 1 [Name] [Name] HON. WILLIAM P. HUBBARD. The Able Congressman from the Fi By An Appreci man from the First District, Who Has By An Appreciative Constituency. The Able Congressman from the First t District, Who Has Been Re-Elected By An Appreciative Constituency. --- It Now on the Supreme Bench of the Been Elected to a Regular Term the Highest Court Virginia. DIFFERENT ATES VOTED PRESIDENT AND SON VOTED AT OYSTER BAY Oyster Bay, Nov. 3. President Roosevelt reached the polling place at 9:23 and east ballot number 191. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., followed and deposited ballot number 142. After voting, the President and his son drove to Sagamore Hill. President and Mrs. Roosevelt left here shortly after 11 o'clock for Washington. PILES CURED AT HOME BY NEW ABSORPTION METHOD. If you suffer from bleeding, itching, blind or protruding Piles, send me your address, and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment; and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial, with references from your own locality if requested. Immediate relief and permanent sure assured. Send no money, but tell others of this offer. Write today to Mrs. M. Summers. Box P, Notre Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea tones the stomach, stimulates the lazy liver; strengthens the bowels and makes their action easy and natural. The best tonic for the whole system. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. Fields' Pharmacy. ```markdown ``` t District, Who Has Been Re-Elected ative Constituency. IMMENSE SUMS SPENT BY CHIGAGO ON THE ELECTION Chicago, Nov. 4. 4.-Election day cost the city of Chicago this year a quarter million dollars. The mere distribution of paraphernalia kept 70 teams busy for a week, there being 340 tons of it. Besides the 2,600 ballot boxes there were the election booths, 80,000 pounds of official ballots and all the incidentals, except cigars, which equip a polling place complete. In Chicago the ballots supplied would have made a pile 300 feet higher than the tallest building. As they were over 2 feet square the string of them would have reached from the Masonic Temple to the dog-pound in Hutchinson, Kas., according to the nimble statistics of Secretary I. N. Powell, of the Board of Election Commissioners. The election judges and clerks number 6,300 and their vouchers for service totaled to $142,000. The closing of the 7,600 saloons during the day meant a matter of $20,000 to their proprietors and the public service during the day cost over $10,000. No figures have been offered by an enterprising press as to how long voters of the city would have been in passing a given point in case they had marched in Indian file to headquarters to hear the returns announced. The voters outnumbered the entire population of Illinois in 1850, the year that Millard Fillmore defeated Daniel Webster for President. New Political Problems. New political problems have been raised in a number of states as a result of the election, and some of the senatorial contests, which from now on will hold the center of the stage, promise to be bitter. The terms of service of thirty-one senators will expire next March, one of whom is from Illinois, and eleven more from states near here, and while Tuesday's results have practically determined the outcome so far as many of the legislatures are concerned, indications point to a greater breaking down of party lines than ever before this winter. The growth of public sentiment in favor of the conservation of the country's natural resources will be partly responsible for this. Three of the retiring senators, Brandegee, of Connecticut, Smoot of Utah, and Newlands of Nevada, have been leaders in the upper house in the movement for forest preservation, and Smoot and Newlands are members of the National Conservation Commission, which will meet with the governors of the states in Washington next December. Other retiring senators, such as Henry M. Teller, Joseph B. Fofaker, Weldon B. Heyburn, Charles W. Fulton, James B. McCreary and George C. Perkins have taken such a strong stand on one side or the other of various conservation questions that it will undoubtedly have some influence in their re-election or the choice of their successors. The recent exhaustive canvass of state legislative candidates undertaken by the Conservation League of America revealed the existence of a strong conservation sentiment in practically every state, which will undoubtedly play some part in the senatorial elections, say politicians who have been watching the growth of the movement. ```markdown ``` Western Finances. Another step toward the West's financial independence of the East was the removal to Chicago of the first of the big insurance companies, the Consolidated Causualty Company, whose executive offices have been in Philadelphia. This will help in checking the flood of insurance funds now sent East or abroad and marks the beginning of the creation in the West of the large reserve funds which sustain the financial prestige of the East. The income of the casualty companies has included approximately $35,000,000 annually from the West. This step toward a new financial order of things was prompted by a knowledge of the West, the president of the Consolidated Casualty Company, a $2,000,000 corporation, being Robert B. Armstrong, formerly Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury, a western man. His announcement, not made until leases for an entire floor in the Majestic building has been signed, included this analysis of the situation: "After a close study of the financial and industrial condition in practically every section of the United States, Chicago has been selected as the executive headquarters of this corporation, which will be one of the largest in its class. It will write all lines of insurance except fire and life, and within a few years will have an annual income of $10,000,000 to $20,000,000. This tremendous income must be invested in order to form the reserve for the company required by law. Outside of current expenses at least one-half the annual income is in the form for permanent investments. With a few conspicuous exceptions all the investments have been made in Eastern projects, or at least in projects financed in the East. There are many reasons for the selection. The principal one is that Chicago will be in this generation the greatest producing center of this country. If not of the whole world, Chicago go and the Middle West is now and is destined to become to even a greater extent the cauldron where raw products are converted, into finished articles. Wherever you find factories backed up by abundant agricultural resources you find an unlimited field for insurance, and always financial strength. In the next quarter of a century, the industrial, financial and investing development will be in the West and the South." CHICAGO'S BIG NEWR.R.STATION CHICAGO'S BIG NEWR.R.STATION Chicago, Nov. 4.—Work began upon Chicago's new $20,000,000 railway station the next day after the Northwestern road let the big contract. Train loads of material made their appearance as by magic. It is expected that by January, 1910, trains will run into the new station, which will be big enough to accommodate 250,000 people a day, the second largest in the United States. The train shed is to cover 4 acres, the basement of the main building over 2 acres; 10 acres of floor space are to be provided for the public. The buying and tearing down of brick and steel buildings covering 4 blocks of ground has already meant an expense of millions of dollars. In planning it the architects embodied so many features unique in railway stations that it will bear little semblance to the primitive frame "depot" of old scarred benches, cracked cannon stove and dingy walls. There will be ticket offices and waiting rooms, but the waiting rooms will include rest rooms, tea rooms and emergency rooms and baths for women, and barber shops and baths for men, and dining rooms. Instead of splintered plank floors, such as were laid in Chicago's pioneer depot, all floors will be of marble, and the walls will be marble all around a main waiting room 100 by 200 feet and 80 feet high. The train shed is built for the travel of the future, being 318 feet long, with 16 tracks and big enough for the handling of 1,500 trains daily—as many trains as arrive and depart now at Chicago's six railway stations—during the summer, 1,584, there being daily 502 from the Illinois Central station, 417 from the Northwestern's, 275 from the Union. 233 from the La Salle street, 115 from the Polk street and 42 from the Grand Central Station. IDEAL WEATHER PREVAILED IN ALL SECTIONS New York, Nov. 3.—Reports during the day from all over the country show that generally fair weather prevailed and a big vote was being polled. In fact, throughout practically the whole country ideal weather conditions prevailed and this, in addition to the interest manifested generally in the campaign, operated to bring out a full vote everywhere. Reports from all sections show that the voting began early and that a heavy, vote was cast early in all sections. In Greater New York the polling places offered about the only scenes of life in the early hours of the day in the greatest city on the western hemisphere. The banks, the stock exchange and business houses of all descriptions were closed. There was a rush of voters at practically every precinct in the city this morning as soon as the ballot boxes were opened. ROCKEFELLER AND PARKER VOTED CLOSE TOGETHER New York, Nov. 3.—John D. Rockefeller had to stand in line at the polling place at a Sixth avenue tailor shop for forty minutes before he had an opportunity to enter the booth and cast his ballot. Almost directly behind him in the waiting line was Judge Alton B. Parker, who four years ago was the Democratic candidate for president. William Randolph Hearst spent the day at home. DPTY. SHERIFF KILLS MINER; INJURES WIFE Huntington, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Geo. Burns, 30, a miner employed in the Yuma mine, on island creek, in Logan county, was shot and instantly killed, Sunday night, by Deputy Sheriff Charles Brazee, the latter also being a night watchman for the Yuma Coal and Coke Company. From reports received here of the affair, it appears that Brazee was justified in shooting Burns, as the latter had opened fire on him and aimed to kill, but his bullets went wild. Brazee's aim was true and the bullet from his pistol penetrated Burns' breast. One of the bullets fired by Brazee struck Mrs. Burns, but she was not injured seriously. Brazee, in his capacity as deputy sheriff, had gone to the home of Burns to quiet the miner, who was drunk and persisted in starting trouble. Burns would not allow him to enter the house, and when the officer persisted, the pistol battle was commenced. Brazee gave himself up to the authorities immediately following the shooting, and was given a preliminary hearing yesterday at Logan before Special Judge C. H. Hudson, who admitted him to ball in the sum of $5,000. It is not thought that the grand jury will not return an indictment against the officer. Countless Peppered With His Bird Shot New York, Nov. 4. — Peppering a Hungarian countess with bird shot was the unanticipated part of a novel plan which 17-year-old Raymond Archer adopted at Huntington, L. I., yesterday, to stop a baker's boy from reading a dime novel. As young Archer, son of the proprietor of the Harbor Hotel, was standing at the edge of a woods, watching "toll rabbits," he saw "Beacon" de Veaux driving along the road with a wagon load of muffins and other bakery products. "Beacon," having a faithful nag in front of him who knew the route, had withdrawn his gaze from ordinary earthly objects, and was lost in the pages of a blood-and-thunder romance. The temptation to scare the reader was too great for the amateur gunner. There was a loud explosion, and the bakery nag stood up straight on its hind legs and pawed the air. Tarts, French wists, cookies and pumpkin pies tumbled out the back of the wagon in a cascade. The horse's legs were so badly wounded and the animal bled so much, it had to be killed. Feminine shrieks of distress from the other side of the road made it plain in an instant that young Archer's achievement had outrun its original purpose. Mrs. Louise Bustonaby, the Hungarian countess, who married the owner of the Chateau des Beaux Arts, and her sister-in-law, Miss Marie Bustonaby, were both stung by the scattering bird shot. The women were badly frightened, but not sufficiently injured to call for the attention of a surgeon. "Beacon" de Veaux stopped reading his novel. There were no arrests BRYAN'S BRILLIANT VICTORY AT HOME Lincoln, Nov. 4. Beginning with a brilliant victory in his home precinct, Bryan has reversed a majority of two thousand in this city, carrying his county, and will win the state by ten thousand. Schallenberger, Democrat, has probably been elected governor by eight thousand OHIO FOR TAFT AND JUDGE HARMON Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 4. At daylight the returns indicated that Taft had carried the State of Ohio by a plurality of 50,000, and that Harmon, Democratic candidate for Governor, had a clear lead for the governorship, which it did not seem possible to overcome. Harmon's plurality at daylight seemed to exceed 10,000. However, the Republican leaders at that time had not given up hope, but still claimed the election of Governor Harris, although they gave out no figures. Baltimore, MD, Nov. 8. Taft carried Baltimore City by slightly more than 2,000, while the returns from the state of Maryland still indicate that Taft has carried that state. Hotly Contested Game on Gridiron Last Week Results Favorably for Washington Boys. Harper's Ferry, Oct. 21.—A strong wind, a good crowd, and two stout teams were all in evidence this afternoon on Caviller's field. Storer College and the Armstrong Manual Training School of Washington played great foot ball today. The game was called at 2:30 by Reforee Henderson, of Washington. He was assisted in his duties by Umpire McDonald, of Storer, and Field Judge Saunders, also of Storer, Linesman Gunn, of Storer, and Henderson, of Washington. Timekeepers Artor, of Storer, and Washington, of Washington. Jones, of Storer, was head linesman. Referee Henderson blew his whistle for play in a cold, swift wind which nearly swept the spectators off the seats. The two teams came together and both pushed hard for a five-yard gain. Storer would gain ten yards, Armstrong would get together and shove her back for ten yards. In the first half neither team scored. The two teams worked, pushed, shoved, rammed, shook each other for a gain. The boys from the Capital City played great ball, but the boys from the Mountain Town played equally as well. The psychological movement came at the end of twenty eight minutes, when Storer punted the ball into their opponent's territory. The Tigers from Washington got the ball and hustled it over the goal line for a touchdown. The teams hustled up for another trial. Armstrong kicked a goal and the timekeepers yelled "Time's up!" Storer lost by a score of 6 to 0. Never was a better game of foot ball witnessed in the city. There was not a quarrel nor a foul in the entire game. The game was square and upright, and there was no unsportsmanlike conduct in the game. The A. M. T. S. were accompanied by Dr. W. B. Evans, the principal, Washington and Henderson, professors in the school, Maurice C. Clifford, manager of the team, and his assistant, Geo. W. Murray. Storer was coached by Professors H. T. McDonald and W. A. Saunders. Eugene W. Jones is acting in the capacity of manager, and Mr. Edward C. Lewis is the official captain. The Hueup was as follows: Storer. Position. Armstrong. Thomas. Centre. Tryce Weins. L. E. Anderson Morris. L. T. Hardy Daniels. L. G. Watts Howard. R. T. Beckwith Brimage. R. G. Whitfield McGill. R. F. Conway Lewis, capt. Q. B. Brown, capt. Mossett & Myers, L. H. B. Diggs Tomlinson. R. H. B. Kenney Wheaton. Full Back. Green On Saturday, November 7, Storer plays the M Street High School at Washington at Harper's Ferry. The College has now an enrollment of about 165 with new students still coming. We have been somewhat crippled in the teaching corps for the past few weeks. Mrs. Elizabeth M. McDonald has been sick, also Miss Mary E. Brady, Prof. W. A. Saunders, of the Normal Department, was called home on account of the illness of his father. We are glad to say, however, that Mrs. McDonald and Prof. Saunders will be in Monday. Miss Brady is steadily Improving. The college band was in evidence Saturday on Cavallier Gridiron. Everybody is talking foot ball. The College Eleven is negotiating a game with the West Virginia Institute for Thanksgiving day, to be played at institute. Dr. and Mrs. Brackett are spending the week-end at Washington. Dr. W. B. Evans was the guest of President McDonald on Saturday, the 31st. The initial lecture was given on last Tuesday evening by Prof. McDonald. It was very interesting and a good crowd was in attendance. "The Great American Industry" was the title. Dr. Robt. W. Douthat, of the W. V. U., holds the boards next with his lecture, entitled "God and History." Madame Anita Patti Brown follows him on Nov. 18th. She is a soprano soloist of no small note. INDIANA IS FOR TAFT AND FOR MARSHALL,DEM. Indianapolis, Nov. 4. According to the latest estimates, Taft has carried Indiana by about 15,000, and Marshall, Democrat, has been elected Governor by about 8,000. The legislature is in doubt. The congressional representation from this state will probably be seven Democrats and six Republicans. FORCED TO UNLOAD The Hub Clothing Co's Great Money Saving Sale is now going on A positive saving of 25 to 35 per cent on New Fashionable Men's, Boys and Children's Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats. Be sure to attend this great sale---it means a saving of money to you, in fact the most decided bargain event of the season. See locals in this paper. GEM PHARMACY Call and see our full line of Perfumes, Soaps, Rubber Goods and Drug Sundries. We make a specialty of pres- criptions using only the purest drugs : : : : : : We send medicine to any part of the state upon order Fountain service and ice cream pre- pared to take home at all times We Welcome You. New Phone 1072. Old Phone 897. GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. CHARLESTON W. VA FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sun Eay orders. Is the largest in the City, and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., CHARLESTON, W. VA 107 CAPITOL STREET OUR DISPLAY OF Ladies' Misses' and Wear garments, Milk Is the largest in the City, and our Price can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US A CALL The People's S JOSEPH SCHWA 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. Time Table in effect Nov. 1, 1908. No. 4, 4:00 a.m., daily, Washington and New York. No. 14, 8:45 a.m., daily. Local to Clifton Forge. No. 6, 4:20 p.m., daily. Local for Hinton. Carries Parlor Car from Cincinnati to Hinton. No. 2, 6:30 p.m., daily, Washington & New York, through cars. No. 32, 11:30 a.m., daily except Sunday, Local for Montgomery. No. 34, 6:45 p.m., daily except Sunday, Local Deepwater. West Bound Trains. No. 1, 3:27 a.m., daily, Chicago & St. Louis through sleepers. No. 7, 6:45 a.m., daily except Sunday, Local Huntington & Cincinnati. Carries Parlor Car from Charleston to Cincinnati. No. 3, 12:00 m., daily, Cincinnati Express. No. 13, 5:55 p.m., daily. Local for Huntington. No. 31, 9:45 a. m., daily, except Sunday, Local for St. Albans. No. 33, 2:15 p. m., dally, except Sunday, Local for St. Albans. Mrs. Ella Means spent the week here with her parents. Hy Barber spent a few days out of town this week. BACK HOME. J. M. Patchel, formerly a member of the police force in Charleston, but at present a member of the National Capital police under Mayor Sylvester, is paying a visit to his old friends here, and got in just in time to thoroughly enjoy the big victory. AT BRYAN'S HOME. Fairview, Lincoln, Nov. 3.—Bryan received at his home the returns, which early told him that for the third time he had been defeated. After nearly three hours spent in his library, Bryan came out to the newspaper men and read some further returns, but they told the same story—defeat—and announced he did not have any statement to give out tonight. · AT TAFT'S HOME Cincinnati, Nov. 3.—Up to 10 d'clock tonight there was no break in the optimistic character of the returns received by W. H. Taft at the home of his brother. At that time, Taft had no doubt of his elec tion. COVINGTON, VA. William Mills is in receipt of a message announcing the death of his brother in Washington. He and Mrs. Peter Cary left Monday night, for Washington. Mrs. Ida Wright, of Hot Springs, is spending ten days at the residence of Mrs. John Reynolds. James Mitchell, who has been spending some time in Pittsburgh, is now visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell. Harry Neusome will leave in a few days for Hot Springs, Ark. He will visit friends in Charleston and Columbus, Ohio, on his way. Mrs. Woods, of Hot Springs, spent some time this week the guest of Mrs. R. N. Smith. Mrs. Algie Martin and family, and Thomas and William Brown, of Dunlap, attended the baptizing at the First Baptist church. Mrs. Rice, of Charleston, was the guest a few days last week of Miss Jannie Perrin. Sunday morning, Rev. W. J. Hackett preached a very interesting sermon, after which he baptized 49 converts, who professed in the revival held here two weeks ago. In the evening a praise meeting was hold, after which communion and the right hand of fellowship was extended to the convents. During the meeting 51 professed. Mrs. Mary Allen, of Dunlap, was the guest of Miss I. K. Pollard, Sunday. HUNTINGTON. Mrs. S. A. Washington, of Sewell, spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Miss Ida Alexander, en route home from a visit to her parents in Point Pleasant. Revs. I. V. Bryant and N. Barnett exchanged pulpits, Sunday, the former at Gallipolis and the latter here: Mrs. Mary Stewart, of Circleville, Ohio, spent Saturday with her daughter Glara. Mrs. Stewart was en route home from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Gee, of Gallipolis. Wm. Williams, of New York, was a business visitor to our city this week. The Y. M. C. A. held its weekly meeting at the First Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, with the usual song service and an address by Prof. Hatechett. A large and enthusiastic audience attended the last speech in behalf of Republicans at the court house, Monday evening. The principal speaker was Dr. C. H. Payne, United States Consul to Danish West Indies, assisted by Attorney Monroe. The speaker were at their best, and inspired all present to vote for the G. O. P. Walter George was a business visitor to our city last week. Mrs. G. H. Barnett, who came to attend the wedding of Mrs. Trousseau Sexton, returned to her home at Holden, Sunday. Mrs. L. O. Jackson and little son Harold left this week for Cleveland, after an extended visit here to friends. Memorial services to the deceased members of the church. Sunday evening, at the M. E. church, cloged a series of meetings the past week, celebrating the 38th anniversary of the church. WINIFREDE B. B. Allen, Sherman Green, H. Mitchell and F. Adams were business visitors to Charleston, Monday. G. W. Perkins went to Montgomery on business, Saturday. Miss Lina Smoot has returned from Sheltering Arms Hospital, where she underwent an operation, and is recovering slowly. The voters of this place are having their regular meetings. They were addressed during the week by Attorneys Nutter and Chappelle, of Charleston. A. Wilson and R. H. Allen spent a few days at their home in St. Albans this week. Misses Annistine Johnson, of Kanawha City, and L. L. Wright, of Charleston, who have spent some time here, visiting relatives, returned home. Friday. Mrs. J. H. Watts, who has been ailing for some time, left, Thursday, for the Charleston General Hospital, where she expects to undergo an operation. J. H. Watt spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston, visiting his wife. BAYMOND CITY. Mrs. Eve Walker returned Friday from an extended visit to her parents in Virginia. The members of the First Baptical church of this place held their regular church meeting Friday night. It was agreed in the meeting that Rev R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, will fill the pulpit here once a month on the third Sunday until we get a pastor. Miss Sadie Walker, of Institute, spent Sunday here. Charlie Williams was a business visitor to Winfield Saturday. Rev. C. H. Payne addressed a large crowd at the Odd Fellows hall Thursday evening. H. Woods was an out-of-town visitor Saturday. Miss Lille Woodson was indi- posed several days of last week. Mrs. Jennle Williams returned home Saturday, from Institute where she had been visiting her parents. CARBON. Rey, P. P, Holland returned last Tuesday night from Bancroft, where he has been holding a revival. Last Tuesday evening the Taft League met in regular session with President, C. H. Carter in the chair. After the regular business was dispensed with Hon. E. R. Carter, of Charleston, made a fine address on the political issues of the day. His address was full of facts respecting the situation at the present time. James Saunders returned last Monday from an extended trip to Radford, Va., visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Alberta Davis, and daughters Lizzie and Cleo and Miss C. A. Rally moved to Charleston last Wednesday. Winston Rally went to Charleston last Wednesday and returned Friday. Mrs. Lettie Saunders and brother James Board; of Kaymoor, were visiting here Saturday and Sunday, the guests of Mrs. Nannie Wilson. Miss Ellie Dickerson, of Wevaco, was calling on her aunt, Mrs. Hattie Martin, last Thursday evening. PARKERSBURG. The remains of John Carter, Jr. who was killed in Charleston last Sunday week, were interred in this city last Wednesday. The funeral was held at Zion Baptist church under the ansies of the Masonic and K. of P. Lodges to both of which he belonged. A Hallowe'en Whist party was given by the Misses Maria and Lurania Lee on Clay street last Saturday night. John Bayes arrived home last week and delivered home to us. week and remained home to vote. The twenty-fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee which was celebrated at their home on 19th street last, Monday night week, was a very enjoyable affair. A large number of friends from Marietta, Belpre, and Gallipolls, O., and from this city, was in attendance and the presents were beautiful and much to be admired. The luncheon served was delicious and all present were, well, entertained and wished them many happy returns of the day. The old folks concert held at Logan M. T. church last Thursday evening was well attended. The program was interesting and entertaining. The Japanese social given by Vendetta Court No. 5, O. O. C, at their hall last Thursday night brought out a large and appreciative crowd and was a success from every standpoint. The hall was beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns and other Japanese effects and did credit to the committee which had it in charge. Little Virginia Davenport was quite ill for several days last week at the home of Mrs. J. M. Carter, on 19th street. Mr. Junius Bethel returned home last week after several years absence. He will remain several weeks. Rev. S. T. Lewis, formerly stationed at Huntington, will be the new pastor at Bethel A. M. E. church, this city, instead of Rev. Cyrus Payne. Hon. Thomas Norris, of Wheeling, and J. C. Campbell, of Washington, D. C., addressed the colored citizens of Parkersburg last. More LOOK FOR THE SIGN [Name] Who Is Again Chosen to the Legislature by the Kanawha Republicans. Mrs. Almeda Jefferson went to Pomeroy, O., Monday on business. KEYNOTE OF CAMPAIGN, Common sense is th keynote of the campaign against Consumption. "Good food, fresh air and rest; keep the windows open winter and summer"—that is the advice of scientists who have made a study of this dread disease which has caused more deaths in the United States during the past year than have been occasioned by yellow fever during the many epidemics of the past one hundred and fifteen years. While great progress has been made in the successful treatment of consumption, it should always be borne in mind that, prevention is much easier and more certain than cure. It is important to check a cold at the beginning, as the disease often finds its starting point in neglect of a "common cold." To break up a cold quickly, mix a half-ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure with two ounces of 19 1 M. H. WILLIAM G. CONLEY, Who Has Been Elected to Two Terms in the Department of the Attorney General, One to Fill a Vacancy Caused by the Death of Attorney General Clarke May, and the Other to the Full Term, Succeeding the Unexpired Time of the late Attorney General. Who Has Been Elected to Two Term General, One to Fill a Vacancy Cau eral Clarke May, and the Other to Unexpired Time of the o Two Terms in the Deu Vacancy Caused by the the Other to the Full T time of the late Attorn day evening at the city hall. Glycerine and a half pint of good Whisky. Take a teaspoonful every four hours. It is said this will break a cold- in twenty-four hours, and cure any dough that is curable. It is easily prepared and quite inexpensive, as the mixture makes a quantity sufficient to last the average family an entire year. In having this formula put up, be sure to use only the genuine Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure, prepared by the Leach Chemical Co., Cincinnati, O: TAFT TO THE PUBLIC. Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 3.—"To the Public: I am very much pleased with the reports as they come in, indicating a favorable report for the Republican ticket. I am especially gratified at the definite information from New York, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Illinois and New Jersey. (Signed) W. H. T." C in the Department of the Attorney used by the Death of Attorney Gen- the Full Term, Succeeding the late Attorney General. CHARLESTON, W. VA. (Signed) W. H. T." SPECIAL COMMISSIONER OF CITY MUSEUM Pursuant to the authority red by two decrees on the Outfit of Kawaiha county, WI in the Punahoya county of N.J. in education on Shinto shrine and Association of Moanake, Vene one dated July 1, 1855, record chantry order book No. 28, 414 and the other decree date touch 3, 1858, recorded in the order book No. 31, page 340, I on Saturday, November 14, 1888, beginning at 10 o'clock a.m. m. adj. to sell the property described in the papers and proceedings. A said buyer at the east front door of the courthouse of said county, on Court street, in the city of Charleston, at public outtery to the highest bidder for the third (1-3) cash on the day of sale, and the balance in two equal payments in six (6) and twelve (12) months, with the right reserved for the purchaser to pay either one or both of said deferred payments, or the interest accrued to the third payment at any time before maturity. The property to be sold consists of all that lot of land with the buildings and improvements, situate in the said city of Charleston, fronting Lewis street, about 74 1-2 feet, and extending back by parallels. Bound about 142 feet to the Burbridge for being t.e lot acquired in deed of titration between Irving and Burbridge dated December 4, 1886, recorded in deed book 45, page 335, in the County Clerk's office of sale county. L. E. McWHORTER Special Commissioner Bond, with approved security, given by above named commissioner, is required by law. Teste: D. M. SHIRKEY Clerk Kanawha Circuit Court, W. Va. 10-15-4t To have the paints and aches of a bad back removed; to be entirely free from annoying, dangerous urinary disorders is enough to make any kidney sufferer grateful. To tell how this great change can be brought about will prove comforting words to hundreds of Charleston readers. Mrs. Mary E. Richards, of 605 Estelle St., Charleston, W. Va., says, "My husband is always glad to recommend Doan's kidney Pills and their use. For several years, he suffered from his back and kidneys and any strain or twist caused his back to ache. It was also hard for him to stoop or lift and he could not straighten from a stooped position without assistance. Since using Doan's kidney Pills, he has had only one or two slight attacks of his trouble which were immediately banished by a few doses of your valuable remedy. Regarding the great merits of Doan's Kidney Pills, you can refer to me at any time." For sale by all dealers. Price 10 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name — Doan's — and take no other. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol Sterrett Bros. Bargains from all Departments for this week. Items that should interest all economical Buyers. NEW FALL FOOTWEAR We are now displaying all the newest creations in Fall Shoes, among which you will find the best makes, at very reasonable prices. Best of all we guarantee to give you a perfect fit. We carry the largest assortment of styles, a style for every foot. 708 Kanawha St. Sterre Bargains fro ments for this that should in nomical Buyers DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. At 35 cents yard we offer choice of 20 pieces Wool and Worsted Dress Goods, in choice colorings, for Misses' and Children's School Dresses. They are all 50 cent qualities. The sale price, 35 cents yard. We also offer a 42-inch All-Wool Serge, in black and navy, at 50 cents yard. Regular 75 cent quality. Our line of "Priestly's" Black Dress Goods, in all the new weaves, at $1 to $1.50 yard. They are exceptional values. UMBRELLA BARGAINS. We offer choice of 100 hen'some gold and silver handle Umbrellas that were manufactured to retail at $5. We place them on sale this week at half price, $2.50. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT If you are looking for stylish and handsome Hats, you will find them in our Millinery Department. KID GLOVES. We are again selling the best French Kid Gloves at the same prices they were two seasons ago. The great advance in Gloves last year made it impossible to sell the best makes at reasonable prices. We have just succeeded in getting our old makes back to the prices they have sold for years. Our "Grown" Kid Gloves, in black, tan, and brown, $1 pair. Our Carleton," real French Kid Gloves, in black, brown and tap, at $1.50 pair. "Majestic," high grade French Kid Gloves, at $1.85 pair. All our Gloves are guaranteed. CLOAK A.D SCIT DEPARTMENT CISAK AND SITT DEPARTMENT. Our high grade line of Women's Tailored Suits give you a selection that is equiued by no suit department in Charleston. "Worsted," Cheviot and Broadcloth Suits at $16.50, $18.50, $20, $22.50, $25, $30, $32.50, $35 and $45, give a range of style that are correct in every way. Misses' and Children's Tailored Suits at $12.50, $14.25, $16.50 and $20. Sterrett NEW LADIES', MISSES' & CHILDREN'S CLOAKS. We are showing the new broadcloth Coats, in black and all colors, full satin lined, and made with the new Empire backs, $12.50 to $37.50. Misses' Cloaks, $5 to $12.50. Children's Cloaks, $3.75 to $12. LADIES', MISSES' & CHILDREN'S KNIT UNDERWEAR. We sell "Forest" Mills Knit Underwear, high grade and popular prices. Ladies' Fleeced Vest and Pants, 25 cents each. Ladies' Fleeced Vest and Pants, 50 cents each. Ladies' Wool Vest and Pants, $1 each. Misses' Fleeced Vest and Pants, 25 cents each. Misses' Wool Vest and Pants, 75 to 85 cents. Ladies' Fleeced Union Suits, 50 cents; $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2, $2.50. Misses' Union Suits, 50 cents, 75 cents; $1. Boys' Union Sults, 50 cents, 75 cents, $1. Ladies' Knit Corset Covers, 25 and 50 cents each. Children's Sleeeper Suits, 50 cents suit. Extra size Knit Underwear, 25 cents, 50 cents, 60 cents, $1.25, vest and pants. LACE CURTAINS Attention is called to our new line of Swiss Curtains, finished in lace insertion and edge. A new novelty at reasonable prices. $1.25, $1.50, $2 and $2.25 pair. RUG DEPARTMENT. Oriental designs in room size Rugs 9x12 feet, at $22.50, $23.50 and $28.50, gives you selections shown by no other hous ein Charleston. Our line of Royal Wilton 9x12 Rugs contain the handsomest Oriental patterns we have ever shown, $37.50. High grade Brussels Rugs, 9x12, room sizes, $12 and $15. Brothers ELECTION DAY IN CHARLESTON WAS VERY QUIET ONE ALL THINGS TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION, INCLUDING THE HIGH STATE OF TENSION—A FEW ARRESTS MADE ON CHARGE OF ATTEMPTING TO BRIBE VOTERS — PRE-ELECTION PRECAUTIONS WERE VERY EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING THE USE OF MONEY TO INFLUENCE RESULT IN CITY OF CHARLESTON, TUESDAY. Tuesday's election was one of the quietest ever held in Charleston. The looked for trouble did not come, and as a consequence all the workers seemed to be pleased. However, during the day there were several arrests made, the offenders being charged with bribery, attempted bribery or buying or selling votes. said to be especially strong. The Republicans had had a great deal of trouble at this precinct before the arrest of Guys, but after the arrest, it seems that all efforts to use money, wore cast aside. At the court house it was openly rumored that the Democrats had made a paying headline. Owing to the law which had been complied with that screens must be up to prevent the giving of signs, there were no signals from the inside to the workers on the outside. Because of this rule it was a great inconvenience to purchase votes, as the buyer had to take the word of the vote seller, instead of the clerk, who, in former elections, has been of material benefit. There were few cases of disorder at the polls. It looked squally for a time at Garnett school house. During the morning the police arrested a negro who was in line ready to vote. S. P. Smith, the Republican candidate for Sheriff, protested, and the officer attempted to place Smith under arrest, but the McGrath brothers, who were with Smith at Garnett school house, refused to allow an arrest to be made, so the officer backed down. At this point there is usually a quarrel every election day, and the Democratic workers have to be called early and strong to remind them that other people must have some consideration. At the Triangle precinct, it is claimed that quite a sum of money was used by the Democrats. Mayor Holley and Morgan Gardner were the principal workers at this point, and were assisted by Armour Givens. It is claimed that sufficient evidence has been found against Mayor Holley to place him in a serious predicament. Two men were arrested at that precinct by Detective Howard C. Smith. A large crowd stood about the polls all day. Over at Humphrey's store, on the West Side, in the Third Ward, a Democratic poll clerk, named Guys, was arrested and taken from the polling place. Guys carried a piece of chalk in his hand and is supposed to have slapped those voters who had voted right on the back with his chalk. "The evidence against him is BUY YOUR SCHOOL BOOKS AND School SUPPLIES AT MOORES Book Store 100 THIRD AIRWAYS AIRWAYS 100 THIRD AIRWAYS AIRWAYS AND 118 Capitol St. Remember we give Trading Stamps with all Cash Sales. Don't Forget the Place MOORE'S 15.00 INDIA RAILWAYS 8 BANK OF MIDLANDS sald to be especially strong. The Republicans had had a great deal of trouble at this preclinet before the arrest of Guys, but after the arrest, it seems that all offers to use money, wore cast aside. At the court house it was openly rumored that the Democrats had made a paying headquarters at a store on Kanawawha street, and those who voted right were given the coin at this store. At daylight this morning many of the preclinets had not finished counting the vote. The fact that the Republicans did not spend one dollar at the polls contrary to the provisions of the Corrupt Practices Act, has been warmly commented by all good citizens. While the Democrats professed to believe that the Republicans were insincere, the work at the polls yesterday was vindication, for not a dollar was used. The officials will take up the election offenses immediately and everyone, regardless of high position, who is charged with a violation of the election laws, will be prosecuted. Capt. Avis fairly warned every voter in Kanawha county that he would enforce the law without fear or favor, and will abide by his statement. Whole Republican Ticket In Kanawha Whole Republican Ticket In Kanawha (Continued from Page One.) Bennett 40, Glasscock 13. Cedar Grove 40 Republican majority. Elk district—300 Republican majority. Washington district—200 Republican majority. Acme—Taft 74 Bryan 39. Pratt—Bryan 44 Taft 22. Mair's precinct—100 Republican. Legg precinct—3 to 1 Republican. Emma Belle—200 Republican. Ward—60 Republican. Eskdale—25 Republican majority. Quick—75 Republican majority. Poca Fork—160 Republican majority. Forced to Unload $12.50 Guaranteed Raincoats $10.60 THE HUB. SEWELL. Dr. H. C. Hargrove came home, Sunday, after spending several weeks in Hinton. Rev. P. A. Harris, of South Fayette, visited his lodge here, Tuesday night. Miss C. E. Bennett, attended a social at Brown, Saturday night. Dr. H. C. Hargrove and Reeves Thompson were business visitors on Piney, Monday. Miss W. A. Freeland attended a social in South Caperton, Saturday night. Miss M. E. Carrington was calling on friends here, Sunday. C. H. Saunders, of Red Star, was calling on friends here, Saturday. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pollard died at Cliff Top, Friday, and was brought here for burial, Sunday. Miss C. E. Bennett was a business visitor to Claremont, Monday. BUCKHANNON Miss Beulah Wright spent Sunday with Weston friends. The entertainment given Tuesday night by the members of the Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church was well attended and was a success financially. Mr. John Walker, who has been indisposed for about ten days with a badly mashed foot, is better at this writing. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mr. William Lyda Friday evening. Miss Ella Munford, of Clarksburg, spent Sunday with relatives here. The most enjoyable social affair that has been given here for some time, was the Hallowe'en reception given by the Ladies. Ald society Saturday evening at the home of Miss Maud R. Davis, Fortune telling, games and other amusements were indulged in by the many guests that were present, after which a delicious supper was served by the ladies. Miss Susie Jones, who has been sick, is much better at this writing. Our school is doing excellent work, under the management of Prof. Black and Miss Dorsey as assistant. Rev. O. S. Davis has been returned to the A. M. B pastorate for another year. GLASSCOCK THE WINNER Continued from page one Republicans Lose Senatr. Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 4.—The returns from Ohio, Brooke and Hancock counties, comprising the First Senatorial district, show that Milliken, Democrat, has defeated Cree, Republican, for the State senate by a small prudility. The brewery interests made a determined fight against Cree because he was in thorough accord with the Republican platform, which pledged the party to enact a local option law and submit a prohibition amendment. Wood County. Parkersburg, W. Va., Nov. 4. Twenty precincts in Wood county, out of a total of 45, give Taft 2,216 and Bryan 2,205; Glasscook, 1,957, and Bennett, 2,320. The whole Republican county ticket is elected and Wood county will give a majority to Taft and Glasscook. Democratic Loss in Pendleton Franklin, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Pendleton county, normally Democratic by 350 majority, gave Bryan and Bennett only 250 majority. Hardy Same As Usual. Moorefield, .V. Va., Nov. 4.-Hardy county gave her usual Democratic pluralities of 650 for Bryan and 800 for Bennett. The pluralities are about the same as of two years ago. Falls Behind Cornwell. Romney, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Hampshire county gave Bryan 1,300 plurality, 100 more votes than Parker polled four years ago. Bennett has carried the county by about 1,400, not so large a plurality as was given Cornwell in 1904: Loss in Ohio County. Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Ohio county is Republican by a small plurality. The whole Republican county ticket is elected with one or two exceptions. Fayette Holds Her Own. Fayetteville, W. Va., Nov. 4.—The secretary of the Fayette county committee gave out a statement this morning that Fayette county is Republican on every candidate by pluralities ranging from 1,500 to 2,000. Bennett Loses Home County Weston, W. Va.; Nov. 4.—When the Mail stated a few weeks ago that Louis Bennett could not carry his home county of Lewis, it made an accurate forecast of the situation. Glasscock defeats Bennett in his home county by 400 plurality. The fight waged within the county was the hottest ever known, but the Republicans by master organization carried the county for the Republican gubernatorial candidate. Mason's Big Contribution Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., Nov. 4. Glasscook will have 1,100 majority in Mason county. Last night it was stated that his plurality in this county would be 600, but this estimate was 500 short, and was not based on complete returns received. Taft will carry the county by a few hundred more. Mercer in Line Bluefield, W. Va., Nov. 4. —Mercer county refused to be "Vardamanized." The Republicans stood up nobly and battled hard for the 800 majority given Glasscock in a county claimed for Bennett by 1,000. Taft has a larger prulality than Glasscock. Bennett Carries Summers Hinton, W. Va., Nov. 4. While Bennett carried Summers county by a plurality believed to be about 150, the whole Republican county ticket is elected with the exception of the prosecuting attorney. For this office the race is conceded to be very close, with the chances in favor of the Republican candidate. Stand off in Marion Fairmont, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Judge Taft has carried Marion county by a majority ranging from 500 to 1,000, but the gubernatorial race is a stand-off. The whole Democratic county ticket is elected. In 1904, Cornwell carried the county by 36 votes. Gains in Cabell. Huntington, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Cabell county has given 'traft a plurality of 500, while Glasscock has the county by 400. Four years ago Dawson carried the county over Cornwell by 57. Preston Beats Record Kingwood, W. Va., Nov. 4. — Preston county excelled all previous records and gave Glasscook a plurality of 2,600 at Tuesday's election. Monongalia Exceeds Itself. Morgantown, W. Va., Nov. 4. — Monongalia honored her favorite son by giving him a plurality of 1,600, the largest plurality old Monongalia ever tendered to a gubernatorial candidate. And McGraw's Home. Grafton, W. Va., Nov. 4—Taylor county, the home of Col. John T. McGraw, begs leave to report that she has given 500 majority to Wm. E. B. Glasscock of the neighboring county of Monongalia. Putnam's Showing Winfield, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Putnam county joins the procession of Taft and Glasscock with 35v-majority for the latter and slightly more than that for Taft. The Democrats did not elect a single-county officer. McDowell Banner County Mainer County. Welch, W. Va., Nov. 4. —McDowell county desircs to be known as the banner Republican majority producing county of the, State and has rolled up a plurality estimated on the returns received of 4,500 for Taft and 3,500 for Glasscock. Baleigh for Glasscock Raleigh, W. Vn., Nov. 4.—Glass cock received a plurality of 500 in Raleigh county and the whole county ticket is elected. Gains in Ritchie. Harrisville, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Returns received and compiled indicate that Glasscock has carried Ritchie county by 1,400 majority. It is a larger plurality than that given Governor Dawson four years ago. CLAY COUNTY Clay, W. Va., Nov. 3.—Taft carried Clay county by 500 majority and Glasscock has the county by the same plurality. The whole county ticket is elected. Tucker's Contribution Parsons, W. Va., Nov. 4. — Tucker county has given a prulality of 800 to Glasscock, the Republican candidate for governor. Berkeley for Glasscock. Martinsburg, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Taft, Glasscock and Sturgiss have carried Berkeley county by 125 of more. It was a hot fight and a heavy vote was polled. The legislative ticket is close. Hubbard Is Safe Wheelling, W. Va., Nov. 4.—There is no doubt of the election of Congressman Hubbard, of the First district. Although Bennett carried the district over Glasscock by 500, Hubbard ran ahead of his ticket and is safe by a good plurality. Nicholas Republican Summersville, W. Va., Nov. 4.—Nicholas county has cast off the yoke of Democracy and gave Judge Taft a plurality of 250. Glasscock carried the county by 150, and every man on the county ticket, with one exception, is elected. Buy school shoes that stand the test. Your Shoe Men, Palmer & Thomas. BLUEFIELD. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Td, Johnson died Saturday morning and was buried Sunday afternoon. Miss Betty Brady, sewing teacher, and Miss Landorn, music teacher, of Bluefield Colored Institute, were visiting the public school Monday afternoon. Misses Holland, Lewis, Joyner, Walker and Lavender and Prof. E. L. Rann attended the Mercer County Teachers' District Institute at Bramwell Friday, Oct. 30. A very interesting and enjoyable meeting was held and the good people of Bramwell spared no pains to make the teacher's stay a pleasant one. In the absence of Miss Aller, her paper on Primary Work was read by Miss Mary E. Holland. The next meeting will be held at Bluefield the third Saturday in January. The following program was rendered: 10:00 a. m. — Devotionals. Paper — Value of Drawing in Primary Grades — Miss L. M. Lavender. Paper — Moral Training in the Public School — Mfs. L. J. Heath. Business Session, Election of Officers, Etc. 2:00 p. m. — Paper: Percentage and its Application — G. D. Benson. Address—Primary Work—Miss Iva Ailer. Round Table— Tardiness and Non-Attendance. Parents' Meetings. Teachers' Daily Preparation. Hon. Early Preparation. How Often Should Promotions be Made? Evening Session, 8:00 p. m. Music—Pupils of Bramwell School. Paper — Co-operation — O. C. Houston. Paper—Value of Physiology and Hygiene—D. W. Hylton. Local arrangements are made by Bramwell Teachers. All subjects are open for discussion. E. S. Rann, Chairman Er. Com. The officers for the ensuing year are as follows: Prof. C. D. Benson. Good Will, President; Miss Nellie M. Lewis, Bluefield, Secretary; Miss Inez Johnson, Bramwell, Treasurer. Executive Committee—Prof. E. L. Rann, Chairman; Prof. W. W. Greene, Miss Lola M. Lavender. Mrs. Bettie Butler, of Graham, Va., was in town Thursday and paid the public school a visit. The Mary F. Tines Court, No. 41, gave a most delightful Hallowe'en entertainment and Ghost Party at the Raleigh Street M. E. church Saturday night, Oct. 21, under supervision of Miss Nellie M. Lewis. Miss M. E. Holland, Mistress of Ceremonies. The following program was rendered: Address—S. W. Allen. Instrumental Solo—Dreams of Home—Polhamus. Miss Lavender. Reading—The Letter—Dunbar. Miss Holland. Vocal Solo—I Miss Thee, Lotes—Govern. Miss Nellie, M. Lewis. Recitation—Miss Shelton. Pantomime—"Nearer, My God, to Thee," by members of the Mary F. Tines Court. After the entertainment, refresh- Wm. Callander and Jas. Adams, ments were served in the basement. Prof. Rann made a business trip out of town Saturday. of Princeton, were in the city on business last week. The local committee are busy with their arrangement for the entertainment of the Teachers' Association, Thanksgiving Day. Lewis Howard died at his home Wednesday of typhoid fever and was buried Thursday. Deceased was a K. of P. and was buried under the auspices of G. W. Hayes Lodge No. 80. He leaves a widow and childrens. RONCEVERTE. Mrs. Mary Brown returned last week from a visit to Seibert, Hillsboro and Renick. Mrs. Joseph French is much improved at this writing. The Y. M. C. A. held their first public meeting last Monday night, and rendered an excellent program. Miss Florenque Bolling, of Lewisburg, passed through here, Saturday morning, en route for Beckley, Raleigh county. Lawson Eggleston, of Fitzpatrick, is visiting his father, John Eggleston. Mrs. Nora Slaughter is much improved. Rev. M. Robinson left last Monday night for his home at Staunton Va. Rev. Charles Lewis made a flying trip to Marlinton last week. Dr. C. H. Payne, of St. Thomas, made a speech to the colored voters at the M. E. church, Saturday night. A large crowd was present to welcome him. William Eggleton is home from Institute to vote. Mrs. Julia Jackson has been indisposed for the past week. Quillar Thompson gave a reception to his, friends last Friday night at the Green Hotel.