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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
TWO BUILDINGS BURNED.
Several Persons Have Narrow Es.
capes From Fires.

Sistersville. Fire was discovered
in the Prosser boarding house on
Catherine street, and within a few
minutes, the entire structure was in
flames and some of the inmates had a
narrow escape from death. Dan Noes
singer, boarder. jumped from one
of the second story windows and was
injured, one of his hands being cut
and his hair was singed by the flames.
A man by the name OF Wallace was
also compelled to jump from a win
dow, but he was not injured Both
lost all their clothes.
The fire within a short time com.
municated to the home of Councilman
T. w. Bell, and it was soon mass of
flames. Mr.. Bell and a roomer, John
King, had narrow escapes, both being
compelled to rush through the flames
to safety. Mr.. Bells aged mother and
father got out without being injured.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
plans for the PresIdent's VISIT.

TtNt1 lot LTft EfettQelIt NtSits &
Final arrangements made for the
trip Of President Taft to Kentucky on
October 26, to dedicate the Lincoln
Memorial hall at Hodgenville, were
completed by Gov. Wilson, who tele
graphed the president that the rail-
road connections would permit Of him
coming to Kentucky and also keeping
an appointment in Pittsburg on DC
tober ~. Gov. Wilson communicated
with the railroad officials and found
that it would be possible for the pres
ident to leave Washington on the aft
ernoon of October rs and reach
Hodgenville the day following, in time
for the dedication exercises.
Mr.. Taft viii not come to Frankfort
for the unwilling of the Lincoln statue
in the new capitol. He could not
spend two days in Kentucky in Octo-
Der and would not be able to make
two trips to the state. AS the Lincoln
Memorial association had already in
vited him to come for the dedication
of the hall, and had agreed to arrange
the date SO as to suit his convenience,
Gov. Wilson did not press the invita-,
ton to come to Frankfort.
Willing To Make Trip.
If the date is agreeable to Gov, Will
son, of Kentucky, and others in charge
Of the ceremonies, President Taft will
go to Hodgenville. KY, October 26, to
dedicate the Lincoln Memorial Build
ing there.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
PLUMBER pNEARTHED.

~ Z =
Smithson.As the mail carrier on
rural route out Of Catawba was pass
ing along the road he spied some
tempting ripe raspberries by the road
side. Dismounting he climbed the
bank, pushed his way into the hedge
after the berries and was surprised
to find big bundle cached ia the
thicket. Examining the contents OF
the cache, the postman found a large
quantity Of women's shoes and cloth
ing. In the bundle was note direct
ing where another bundle would be
found. Next day the carrier followed
up the directions, and again he found
several pairs of women's shoes and
many articles Of feminine wearing ap-
parel. It has been recalled that sew
eral houses in the neighborhood We're
burglariously entered last winter.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
MEN or MONEY MEET.
West Virginia Bankers Hold Their
Eighteenth Annual Convention.

White Sulphur Springs. Promise is
made that the eighteenth annual con-
vention OF the West Virginia Bankers
association will be the most largely
attended meeting ever held by the or
ganization.. Arrangements have been
completed for the event, and it will
be held Tuesday and Wednesday, July
II and IL, at the White Sulphur hotel,
which will be made headquarters for
the association.
Secretary J. S. Hill, cashier Of the
National City bank, secretary Of the
association, has finished the program,
which is an extensive one. 1t includes
Senator Burton of Ohio, Thos. B.
Patton, general counsel of American
Bankers association, and State Bank
Commissioner S. v. Matthews.
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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
HUNDREDS OF LIVES LOST
100000 Damage Was Done BY
Storm on Japanese Coast.

Seattle, Wash.De of the storm
on the Japanese coast June 20 were
brought by the steamship Kumerio.
Several hundred lives were lost and
many ships destroyed A tidal wave
swept the port Of Alaska.
1t was estimated that 20 vessels
were wrecked or damaged between
Yiokoichi and Nagoya.
Along Aichi prefecture coast more
than 500 vessels, large and small, were
reported as wrecked or damaged, while
many lives were lost The damage to
agricultural products was estimated
at $1,000,0o0 in the Aychi prefecture
Rl|nge.
In the city of Nagoya 135 buildings
collapsed and $40 were damaged.
Off Odawara 80 fishing vessels were
blown out to sea and more than 100
fishermen persisted.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
|VENDL|NG CASE
TO WASHINGTON
He Has Already Commenced
Serving Sentence
STATE COLLECTS A LARGE FEE

Frankfort.-Plans for an appeal to
the Supreme Court OF the United
States probably are being made by
Reginald Clements, attorney for Jo-
seph Vending, as it was stated at
the Office Of the clerk Of the court OF
appeals that Mr.. Clements had gone
to Elizabethtown to consult with
Judge J. P. Hobson regarding the
Vending case.
1t is not known about what Mr..
Clements wanted to consult with
Judge Hobson. but it is believed he
wanted to advise with him regarding
the method BY which a rehearipg of
the case can be perfected.
1t is necessary for the court Of APP
peals of the state to grant an appeal
before the case can go to the supreme
court, but II the attorney wants to
take the appeal it will be allowed. In
the meantime Vending is in the pen
itentiary, having begun to serve his
sentence.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
TWO Gents Lower Tax RATE.

r Two AeuLS l~QWEfSl Ak zHale.
Not only will the sovereign state
OF West Virginia during the present
year conduct her government, main
tain her penal, charitable and educa-
tional institutions and pay other nu-
merous charges on the treasury with
out cost to the taxpayers, but she will
go further. She will give back to the
people Of the state all the money they
pay into the state treasury from di-
rect property tax and then give the
schools Of the state more than s140,-
900.
State Levy 21a Cents.
The state board of public works met
at the executive offices of Gov Glass
cock and Topped two cents of the state
levy, bringing it down to ~ cents.
the lowest figure in the history of the
state.
The average citizen does not real
ize what the action taken by the board
means. 1t means that the taxpayers
of West Virginia, on the ~ cent levy,
will contribute about $4,000 to the
state to help her sustain the charges
on the treasury. Instead of using this
money to pay for the support of the,
state institutions or to- pay for the
support Of the executive. the judicial
and the legislative departments, the
money is sent back to the taxpayers
of the state through the general school
fund and in addition to this sum Of
$27O,000 the state makes a present to
the general school fund of more than
$4,000. There was transferred from
the state to- the general school fund
$412,716.01.
Remarkable Record.
This is the most remarkable rec
ord ever made by any administration
in West Virginia since the admission
of the state. 1t Is most gratifying to
Gov. Glasscock and the other members
Of the board to be able to report the
reduction OF the state levy from Az
to 212 cents.
The Ultimate Aim.
While the board of public works
Topped 2 cents from the direct state
tax, it is held that all OF this tax can
not De Temot6u uHueI tH6 present Con
stitution, but it can be reduced to one
cent and that is the ultimate aim OF
the present administration.
At the present time the direct prop
erty tax is not used for state pur-
poses, the revenue collected from this
tax being transferred to the general
school fund. and In this manner re-
turned to tn peoplesof the state who
contributed the tax.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
EXPLOSION WRECKED HOUSE.
TWO Women Suffer Burns When Gas
Let Go in Stove.

Huntington. "A terrific gas explo.
sion served as the only Fourth of July
celebration INDUCED In at the home
Of George Bowman and the results OF
that same unattended celebration were
costly.
Mrs. Bowman had turned the gaS on
in the kitchen range, lit 1t and the
wind Immediately blew it out. A few
moments later she observed that the
gas was not burning thoughtlessly
touched match to the stove again.
The accumulated gas did the rest.
With Mrs. Bowman at the time was
Miss Elizabeth Henry, of Ironton, o.
Both ladies were burned. The range
and the entire interior of the kitchen
were wrecked.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
STEAMER HAS
NARROW ESCAPE.
Fire at SistersviIle Burns Two
Buildings
GAS EXPLOSION INJURIES TWO
Blown From Her Moorings and De
stroyed Five Launches-Two
Lives Lost In Storm--Noted
Robber Bites the Dust.

Wheeling. Two deaths, the wreck
ing of five motor boats on the Ohio
river and harrow escape from de
struction OF the Pittsburg. Cincinnati
packet Queen City was caused by a
severe storm. The STORM broke after
numerous minor electric disturbances
throughout the day, and the terrific
wind was accompanied by almost
cloudburst.
The Cincinnati packet, Queen City.
laying up under the supension bridge,
was torn from her moorings and
blown ashore. where she crashed into
and destroyed five gasoline launches
anchored at the Ohio Valley Yacht
clubs landing. The big steamboat
was not damaged.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
THREE WERE LOST.
Steamers Collide in the 500 and Sew
eraI Have Narrow Escapes.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich.-Second Mate
Archie Causely, Steward Al. Clemens
and Waterman George Austin, Of the
crew OF the steamer John Mitchell, of
Chicago, were missing when the steam
er William H Mack, of Cleveland, arr
rived here with the surviving passen-
gers and crew of the Mitchell, which
sunk in collision with the Mack.
All the passengers and most of the
crew of the Mitchell escaped in their
night clothing and losing their per-
sonal effects. Three who tried to es-
cape in a yawl were lost.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
BLACK HAND LEADER CAPTURED.

Elkins. An interesting development
came in the race war between Italian
and American miners in the coal fields
at Weaver, whose leaders have been
largely responsible for the bloodshed
and general CONSERVATION throughout
the Roaring Creek coal fields.
Battering down the doors of the al
legged black hand headquarters the
posse, headed by. Sheriff Thaddue
Pritt OF Randolph county, forced their
way in and secured the Italian who
is charged with dangerously wounding
r. Al. Shomo and another American.
The alleged black handler had a knife
with an eleven-inch blade in his
clothes.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Plot to AssassInate Madere.

Mexico City.--To determine by
whose orders an officer of the Nader
list guards arrested four members Of
the state legislature in Puebla, Pres
ident De La Barra ordered an official
investigation. The men were arrested
on the charge that they were impli-
Gated in plot to assassinate Fran
cisco I. MADEIRA. The matter was taken
before the president on the ground
that the officer had violated the law
by arresting legislator.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
UNDER AMUSEMENT
Judge Takes Motion to Quash Indict-
ments Against the McNamaras

Los Angeles, enlargement on the
motion Of the defense to quash the in
dictments against the Mcnamara
brothers, who are charged with muir
der by dynamiting. were resumed be-
fore Judge Bordwell, in the superior
court Attorneys for the defense made
no argument whatever, and when Ford
had concluded Judge Bordwell took
the matter under advisement and an
nounced that he would make known
his decision Wednesday morning.
Should the court overrule the motion
to quash the indictments the McNa-
maras will then plead to the charges
against them.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Charleston. William Moss, mar
ried man who resided on Canpbell's
creek. was shot and killed on the train
between Dana and Putney, by Special
Constable Henry Nichols.
Moss had been to Maiden and go.
ing up on the train. stated to Nichols.
who was standing by his side, that ne
was "meaner than a copperhead" and
that Nichols need not get his gun out
because II he did he would have to
"eat 1t and the smoke, too" About
this time several pistols shots rang
out and Moss fell to the floor Of tbs
train dying.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
CRUSHED BY CABLE.

Fairmont.--Le Roy Moran Is lying
at the Miners hospital in serious
condition as result of having his left
hip crushed. left leg fractured and
internally injured by wire
cable coil weighing twenty-five hun
dred pounds falling on the lower part
Of his body when heavy truck broke
down while he and several fellow en-
Dloyes were unloading the cable.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
BACK TO WORK.
Thousands Of Cotton Mill Operatives
Return to Looms.

Boston.-More than $1,000 opera
tives employed in textile mills in va
rious parts Of New England resumed
work after shut-downs Of varying
lengths in accordance with the policy
Of curtailing production adopted by
the mill arrangements.
At Manchester, N. H.. $4,000 opera
tives returned to their machines in
the Amoskeag Manufacturing Co.'S
mills. Six thousand hands went back
to the mills in Biddeford, Me-, after
two weeks of idleness, and more than
1000 employees in mills at Clinton,
Chicopee and Ware, Mas, resumed
work.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Bank Examiners.

Pittsburg. National bank examin-
ers from Ohio, West Virginia. Mary.
land and Western Pennsylvania met
in convention here. For the first time
state banking departments were rep
resented and addresses on topics OF
interest to the profession were made
by these examiners.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Rubber plants Closed.

Maiden, Mass.Announcement is
made by the officials of the Boston
Rubber Shoe Co.'s factories at Edge
worth and Fels that the plants will be
shut down for month, beginning
July Is, on account Of a shortage OF
orderA In previous years the lay-off
has been of two weeks duration. More
than 1000 hands will be idle.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
MANY FATALITIES.

Bridgeport With the record OF
eight fatalities to their credit or rath-
er, discredit, the mines of this county
probably will lead the counties of the
state for the month of June. Then
there were ten other violent deaths
which seemed to require inquests,
while there were three or four others
reported to the coroner which he did
NOT investigate, the facts being we'll
known. So far as work Is concerned,
the coroner probably has set a new
record for any single mon
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
First Balloon To Land.

Polo, Mo.-The balloon Topeka /.
made safe landing one and a half
miles northeast of here. Three other
balloons followed in the wake of the
Topeka l., passed over at an estimated
speed OF 10 miles an hour and going
northeast. They were less than 300
feet above the ground. Polo is so
miles from Kansas City.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
FIVE MEN KILLED.

Meyersdale, Pa.-Five men were
killed and two hurt when travelling
crane bearing 14-ton steel girder
being placed in a new yiaduct fell out.
All the men were employed by the
McClintic- Marshall Construction Co..
of Pittsburg. The big girder was be-
ing hoisted from the ground to the top
Of the yiaduct, distance Of 125 feet.
The men were standing on the hoist
ing machine, when suddenly chain
snapped and 1t fell. carrying five men
with it. All were instantly killed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
c. & o. Pays 100000.

A check for 100000 was received
by the secretary of state together
with articles of incorporation of the
Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, which
Incorporates In this state. The incor-
poration fee is the largest that has
been received in some years. The q.
& o.. under a decision Of the court
Of appeals, must incorporate in Ken
lucky in order to acquire a railroad
located in this state. The money that
was paid by the railroad will be used
in paying OFF Understanding war
rants outstanding against the state.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Fairmont:-Chas. J. Dougherty, IS,
Of Enterprise, the son Of Justice VIM.
Dougherty. Of that place, fell from the
fourth story Of the Tavern to the
paved alley below. His skull was frac-
tured, and he was removed in dying
condition.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
NEW BOARD SELECTED.

Bluefelds The board of education
held its first meeting for the new year.
"A. e. Bivens, the new member, began
his active duties. The other mem.
bers Of the board as now composed
are William H. Thomas, president,
and G. A. Shirley, commissioner The
first duty Of the board was the cleo
ton Of a secretary and f. M. Peters.
member Of the board Of affairs, was
chosen. Sa
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Parkersburg-The Lessell Art
works finished the building of their
mandatory including the installation
of the machinery. The company will
begin work with complement of fif
teen or twenty men who are skilled In
the art of pottery making.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
More Postal Banks.

Postmaster General Hitchcock IS
bued list of all postal savings banks
to be established UP to July 81, 1911.
The Kentucky list is: Ashland, Bowl
ing Green, Catlettsburg, Cynthiana,
Frankfort, Fulton, Georgetown, Hen
-derson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville,
Mayfield, Middlesboro, Mt. Sterling,
Paris, Richmond, ShelbyVille, Somer-
set and Winchester.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

MiddIebourne.The Tyler county
grand jury after being in session near
IL two weeks, investigating conditions
in Sistersville was adjourned until
July rs, when the investigation is to
be resumed. Before adjourning the
grand jury reported in court total Of
343 indictments.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Postal SAVINGS Good.

The government inspector Of postal
savings banks was here for the first
time to inspect the work done by
Postmaster George Barnes. The de-,
posts showed that nice progress has
been made since the postal bank op-
ened two weeks ago and also showed
that the postmaster is keeping up with
the regulations of the banking de-
partment most accurately.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

cause OF the IRE which destroyed an
cient Rome attrbuted7 The Student
promptly ITO the careless handling
Of q cigarette. The Professor Eth!
why, there were no cigarettes at that
time! The Student (hopelessly) -
Well. never heard Of IRE starting
from any other cause Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
TWO MILLIONS
IN TREASURY
High Water Mark Reached In
State Finances
ALABAMA MAY COPY SYSTEM
Accused counterfeiter Arrested State
Will Collect Large Amount on
Corporation Licenses as Els II.
cal Year Is Ended.

Charleston. With considerably over
100000 in her treasury, West yir-
ginia is pretty well fixed financially
according to the report Of the auditor
and treasurer.
State Fund Balance June
80 567. $40 ga
State Road Fund Bal
ance .......a.... 7,s5s02
General School Fund
Balance ....s......... 574,e5S.41
The School Fund Bal
ance ...s........s..... 100000
Investments in bonds. etc. 993, 100000
Total The School Fund
(irreducible) ......... 1000, 10000
Total in all funds. \. 81, $50, 235.07
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Fairmont The annual convention
of the West Virginia Funeral Direct
ors' association will be held in Fair
mont on the II, II and 10 Of July. A
large attendance Of undertakers is ex-
pected, and some important matters
viii be brought up at this convention.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Charles Town.-Mrs. Rebecca Dust
EngIe, widow of the late james w.
Engle and daughter of the late Isaac
Dust, one Of the twelve jurors who
convicted John Brown CT melting in.
surrection in the state Of Virginia in
1859, is dead.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Martinsburg- Harry NJ, son OF Wal
ton Folk, prominent young farmer.
fell from field roller while at work
and was killed. The roller passed over
him mangling him in such a manner
that he died in few hours without
regaining consciousness.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
IN MiLLIoN-DoLLAR CLASS.

Louisville. THE postoffice has en-
tered the 100000 class. According
to a statement issued by Assistant
postmaster John G. Morey. the re-
ceipts for the fiscal year were $1,064,.
1917, an increase Of sS2.0S5.5O.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
This Years Auto Revenue 10000.

During the year ending June IA Sec.
rotary of State Bruner collected $685..
355 in taxes from S,155 automobile
owners. The bill imposing this tax
was passed by the 1910 legislature,
and became effective June IA, 1910.
The state will derive at least $4,000
from this source during the next year
as a great number of automobiles have
been added to the list.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Puddinc.

One tablespoon OF geiatine, dissolved
In cup OF boiling water; beat whites
OF four eggs stifr. then beat the geia.
tine IN slowly Add a cup OF sugar
and wainuts If desired. Cover with
custard sauce.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Library Commission.

What the Kentucky library commits
sion has done during the last year to
help libraries over the state is shown
in report filed with the state com
mission by Miss Julia A. Robinson,
acting secretary of the commission.
Miss Robinson shows that the commits
sion has already done much to stimu-
late interest in reading, especially in
the country.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Martinsburg For the, first time in
the history Of Berkeley and Jeffersons
counties covering period of more
than 200 years both counties are dry,
and will remain SO for at least one
year.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Banks Pay $25o,ooo.

State and national banks In the
state have paid into the treasury. as
state tax, a total of $250,000 and the
auditors clerks have been kept busy
receiving it. The money is received
by the auditor and turned into the
treasury.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
counterfeiter Arrested.

Counterfeiter Arrested.
Detectives Howard Smith and Rob
ert Ball placed Peter Alderman under
arrest on a charge of counterfeiting
Alderman is charged with making spu-
rious coins Of the rs and SO cent de-
nomination, also ten dollar gold
pieces. Alderman was taken before
United States Commissioner Joseph
Ruffner and was held under $1,000
bond. "A number of other persons are
suspected Of being a party to the al
legged counterfeiting.