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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
TYPICAL CITY OF AMERICA
Some Of the Many and Great ActIvI-
ties Of the Municipality OF
Modern Times.

The typical American city builds.
owns and operates bridges, ferries.
docks and water supply; has built
subways, gives free primary, secon-
dairy and higher education to all boys
and girls who apply, for which pur-
pose it even maintains free colleges /;
supports libraries, museums and col
lections Of various kinds, nautical
schools and observatories, free pub
lie baths, gymnasia, play grounds
and athletic fields, with free instruc-
ton in swimming, gymnastics and
athletics; all this besides its prisons,
reformatories, warehouses, aims
houses, lodging houses, asylums, lab
oratories and hospitals of all sorts
and kinds. Besides seeing to it that
the citizen is law-abiding md moral.
the city most carefully protects his
health. It inspects his food and
drink, attends TO it's quality, its
measurement and weight; it watches
over his home or his tenement, sees
that he has enough light, air and
space and that his sanitary condi-
tons are as they should be. 1t as
sumes toward the citizen at his birth
the relation Of a kind and generous
if somewhat fussy, grandmother, an !
continues this relationship until he
has passed away. George B. McClel-
Ian, in Atlantic.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
sPRlNoBoARD NOSE.

There is peculiar insect found
in the Malay peninsula and called
the '1antern-fy," which is remark
able for its sudden leaps, made with
out the aid Of its wings. It was only
after several specimens had been
captured by European naturalists
and brought west for careful ex-
animation that it was discovered
that curious projection on the
front Of the insects head, a kind Of
nose with a crease in it, was the
leaping organ. When bent back UNI
der the abdomen and suddenly re-
leased it sends the little creature fly
ing. -Harpers Weekly.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
STREET. NAMED FOR GLOVER
Clever Bit Of Repartee Concerning
Banker and Prominent citl-
zen Of Washington.

Charles G. Glover, banker and
prominent citizen Of the national
capital, is exceedingly proud of the
part he has taken in developing the
beauty Of Washington. Not long
ago he was before congressional
committee which made appropria-
tions for that city. He was led into
q lengthy description of all the
things he had done for Washington,
and this part Of his discourse over
Swallowed his argument for the pro-
iect which he was then advocating.
"Mr. Glover, as | understand it"
remarked Mr.. Tawney, the commit
tee chairman, "you have been one of
the great powers for good in this
town."
q believe that is true,' agreed
Glover.
1T seems strange" continued Mr..
Tawney, "that Washington has not
honored you in some way, such as
naming a street after you.".
'That has been doue," interposed
another member Of the committee.
A pleased look lit up Mr.. Glover's
face.
'Is that SOP" inquired Tawney.
What street is it ?"
1T is" said the member solemn
~, "a good street 1t is T. street. !"
Popular Magazine.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
SLOWER THAN THE DEAD.

r.
Frank Work." said q New York
broker, clearly loved a fast trotter.
By the same token he hated to drive
at slow pace.
A friend took him out one day
behind pair Of bays. Either the
bays were slow or the driver be-
lieyed in sparing his horse flesh; at
any rate, Mr.. Work returned home
in rather glum humor.
did you have nice drive, "a
ther?' one Of his daughters asked.
"Nicep snorted Mr.. Work. why,
the very hearses passed us, cheering
as they VENT
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
EARLY OBSERVATION OF RAIN.

The rain gauge made in 1889 by
Benedetto Castelli, Galileo's contem-
porary, has been regarded as the
first, but evidence Of earlier instru-
ments has been found by DR.. Y.
Wada, of the Corean Meteorological
observatory at Chemulpo.
From Corean records, it seems
that rain gauges were regularly used
as early as 1442. They we're bronze
vases Is inches deep and seven
inches in diameter, mounted on pill
lars, and King Seio ordered them
placed atNhe observatory and sup
piled to the provinces and cantons,
REPORTS Of the observations to be sent
to cour..
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
WoMAN's PECULIAR CHARM.

Mr.. Richards says Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Craigie (John Oliver Hob
bes), that Zone of her chief char
acteristics was the immediate and
striking effect she had upon
strangers. Few people who had met
her even once ever forgot her and
she had marvellous power Of at
tracing condolences; men who had
only known her some hours would
confide in her, not only their love
affairs, but their religious difficult
ties, the, whole history Of their liyet
with a touching assurance Of Mr
ready sympathy. II was, suppose,
to this fact that she owed her ex-
traordinary knowledge Of human
nature. Men told her the truth
about themselves, confidence rare
" bestowed upon any woman"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
TRUTHS AND eARlsH PAINTINGS.

To know by rote is not perfect
knowledge, but to keep what one
hath committed to his memorys
charge is commendable; what man
directly knoweth that he will dis
pose Of, without turning still
to his books, or looking to
his pattern. A mere book
ish sufficiency is unpleasant. All
I expect Of it is an embellishing Of
my actions, and not foundation of
them, according to Plato's mind,
who saith constancy, faith and sin
certify are true philosophy; as for
other sciences, and tending else
where, they are but garish paintings.
Montague.
sWhat are your favorite poets,
Mr.. Editor?"
sThose with the writer's cramp."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
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SCHEDULE EFrEcrIvf MAY IA. 1911
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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08

First Actor Yes, we had a rough
time in the Gulch.
Second Actor Really? Did the
audience "hand you lemon?"
First Actor No, they handed US
an egg.
Second Actor What did that
mean?
First Actor They wanted us to
'beat it.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
MArcHELLy CONTRARY.

~Some men, said Uncle Ebep,
lis 50 natehelly contrary dat de only
dav dey feels like gittin' out am
doin' days work i Sunday
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
APPROPRIATE REMsss.

'What would you recommend me
to take for that rundown feeling ?"
Il would recommend pick-me-
up."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
ONE METHOD.

sDo you always keep a-smiling
about your daily duties?"
NAV; look grouchy. Then /
amt asked to do no extra work.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08
LODGE DIRECTORY.

WILLIAMSON LODGE No, l7s
~ l. o. o. F. Meets Every Tues
day Evening.
MELVIN DINGEss, N. G.
ERNEST JUHLINc. Fin. q Rec. Secy.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-08

my boy, Pm indeed surprised to
hear such profanity from you'll"
"Yep, amt it great? An | only
six years old r
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31

has been expurgated, before being
presented i'm the west. the mind is
free to wonder on the character il
must have had before its expurga-
ton.
A great deal of excitement has been
aroused over the play owing To the
firm stand certain ministers have
taken against its presentation. DR..
r. H Crossfield lectured last We'd
nesday evening at the big church
revival in the Emmanuel District, now
being held in the First Congrcga-
tional church. andf in the course Of
his lecture launched crusade
against the play. He said in part:
THE American stage is a pro-
nounced agency of evil. l have been
in a number of cities in Indiana,
Maryland, Kentucky and California.
recently when the play was staged.
In the smaller towns it has little of
the salacious and prurient element.
but in the larger cities The Girl
from Rectors is all there. and the
one scene which is decidedly objec-
tionable from moral point of view
is given in its entirety"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31
DESPERATE PRISONERS
IN THE CITY BASI|lE
Three Prominent Citizens Arrested
as Common DRINKS and
Disorderlies.

They didn't look like they were
drunk or could be disorderly il they
tried. but Charley Pishon said they
were both, and of course, he couldn't
tell lie. Charley had a special po-
liceman's star and he wouldn't dare
to arrest three such prominent cit
liens and haul them to the city hall
in the patrol wagon if they hadn't
committed terrible crimes against the
laws and dignity of the city OF Phoe-
nix
Pishon's prisoners were ]. p. JEFF
fers who works at McGougall & Cas-
sous. Gordon Clark who stays at
the Stag. and Mr.. Coffman of the
Lightning Delivery. They were driv-
en- along Washington early last ev-
ening. Pishon, Bert Reeves and sew
eral others were keeping close watch
on them. Even the patrol horse
seemed to realize that he was haul
ing prisoners OF unusual importance
for he looked around knowingly now
and then and didn't offer to balk.
MY Cod" said Clark, Il only
drank three bottles of champagne"
Serves you right" said letters.
Anybody that would drink cham
payne when Budweiser's in town
ought to be arrested. What I can't
figure out is why they arrested me.
haven't been drinking"
Il guess l have interjected Coff-
man. Drank a grapej juice soda this
morning and now I'm imagining all
this Wonder when I'll wake up2"
Keep quiet" Kissed PishOn, cant
you see that everybodys crowding
around to listen II is my duty as
an officer of the law to warn you
that anything you say will be used
against you"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31

for 4 number of melOdramas and for
several novels as well. IL has re-
manned for the moving picture show
to present the haphaZardOus work of
the officers in contending with the
Unauthorized distillers. whose noun
tain homes. built in the most remote
Businesses of the hills. are natural
fortresses for the protection of the
law breakers and for the foiling of
the government s!eths.
Last night thrilling picture was
presented at the Wigwam depicting
the struggle between moonshiners and
officers who came to their mountain
hut To arrest them. A better picture
or one Of more real, genuine excellence
has never been presented at the
theater up To this time.
Among the other features of the
program Miss Halls illustrated song
My Rose From the Garden of Love"
made a hit. and she encOred with
the chorus. Miss Lee. The Broadway
Linnet. sang Waiting" a love song
of beautiful and sympathetic interest.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31
GIRL FROM REC1ORS
STOPPED ON COAST
CENSOR EDDIE SHOCKED AT
HOSIERY DISPLAY
Eminent Minister Starts Crusade
Against Questionable Drama

The Girl From RectOr's' was given
what may prove to be it's death blow
last Tuesday evening in Los An
geles. when City Prosecutor Guy
Eddie closed the doors Of the Au-
ditorium theatre where the show
was billed To play, and forced the
management TO return the money TAX
en- in through the advance sale to
the seat holders.
Several hundred men came to the
theatre in expectation of an evening
of spicy entertainment. only To be
told at the box office that the play
was barred from appearance, and thai
il would not be seen again in Los
Angeles.
on Monday evening the show was
presented TO a large audience at the
theatre, but the presence Of Censor
Eddie. and a number of critics in the
audience worked the finish of the
production Eddie, with a courag-
eous intention to keep the innocence
Of Los Angeles from violation, and
thoroughly shocked with the sugges-
tive situations of the farce, entered
proceedings against the management
both Of the theatre and the travelling
company. sending officers to guard
the entrance TO the theatre. and Civ
ing instructions to arrest the actors
and chorus girls, and the entire per
sonnet of the show if they attempted
To stage it again. Finally intimi-
dated by Eddie's protests the man
agement signified its intention Il
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31

Marvellous" calculated Reeves.
How do you do it,"
"Absurdly simple. my dear Watson.
| saw the women and children flee
ing from the Lightning Delivery Of
flee and reasoned that there must b.
cause before the effect. BY n
system of deduction that | have not
the time To explain, | found that
Coffman was the criminal. BY fol-
lowing similar methods | found that
letters and Clark had mixed their
drinks and were in no fit condition
10 be at large
Finally the three prisoners were
landed in the city Jail and thus re-
moved from the embarrassing gaze
Of the curious throng. The only con
cession made was To place them in
the ladies' cell instead of the bull
pen The door was locked and they
were left alone to reflect upon their
sins
Griggs Carr came having been Civ
en- to understand that some friends Of
his wished to be bailed out. When
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31

withdraw the show. and the officers
werS called back to the station.
As the money was returned to the
ticket holders in the lobby the actors
and actresses stood around with long
faces, gloomily specializing on the dis
lance which separated them from the
Great White Way. where they will
soon have to return with another
failure to their credit. The man
ager of the show protested that he
had met with trouble i'm no other
town, and that he could not under
stand the objection Of the local CEN
sors. This action was the more
mystifying because the play had had
a run OF Il full week at the Majestic
theatre in Los Angeles last year, and
since then the lines have been ex-
purgated, and the situations some
what cleansed from their former i'm
morality and suggestiveness.
This is the second show of the
season that Eddie has censored, and
both have been at the Auditorium
The first was production of THE
Queen of the Moulin Rouge. Eddie
took exception to pink union suits
worn by some of the members Of the
chorus. and as a result several
changes were made to bring the SHOW
up to the standard of the censors- IN
the case of THE Girl from Rectors'
he found the play so constituted thai
changes could not be made to put
it in shape to suit him, and he
ordered It stopped. The charge:
against the managers of the play
win be prosecuted in the police
courts.
1t is not known whether the SHOW
win be given later in the week oi
not. as the action of the management
will depend on the advice of their at
torneys
The Girl from Rector's" was pre-
scented in Phoenix about two weeks
ago. and the brilliant display of hos
iery shocked a number of Phoeni'
citizens: the display OF lingerie an'
lace had a dispiriting effect on tn
nerves of certain theatregoers: am
some of the jokes and situation
seemed. somewhat recherche, to sa.
the least Considering the state
! ment of the manager that the plal
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31
REFRIGERATOR MAN-wiuia

son Dunn Of the Santa Fe Refriger-
ator Dispatch is now in the city in
terviewing the cantalOupe growers
and making arrangements for the
shipment of the crop next summer
Indications are that a large number
of refrigerator ears will be needed
this summer to handle the Salt River
valley cantalOupe crop and Mr.. Dunn
is gathering the information neces-
sary if he is to make proper arrange
ments. He succeeds s. NJ. Fulton
in the position he now occupies
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31

he saw who it was-he fatty refused
assistance.
Jailer John Perrin turned down
more money than he knew was in
the world. thus proving that he was
absolutely honest and beyond temp
tatiOn. The only person who did
prove amenabie 10 reason was Pete
Sullivan. who finally let the trio
90 on their promise To appear before
Police Judge Thomas at 4 p. m. to-
day.
The initiation Of Coffman. Clark
and LETTERS in To the EIks lodge
was completed later in the evening.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31

Two other films We're shown last
night, one of comedy and the other
of drama. The entire show was good
and entirely up to Manager MuHen's
usual standard. Ii will be presented
again this evening at the usual prices.
and the theater will be Crowded with
the satisfied patrons of the house. who
declare the Wigwam the best picture
show theater in Arizona.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-31
ADJUSTMENTS

AT THE WIGWAM.
The effort OF the government au-
thorities to suppress the Kentucky
moonshiners has furnished material
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-07
A Fair Proposition.

DR.. Newell Dwight Hills, the New
York preacher and author, some years
ago took charge of the First Presby-
terrain church of Evanstown, Ill.
Shortly after going there he required
the services of physician and on the
advice of one of his Pensioners called
in a doctor noted for his ability prop
erly to emphasize good story, but
who attended church very rarely. He
proved very satisfactory to the young
preacher, but for some reason could
not be induced to render bill. Finally
Dr. Hills, becoming alarmed at the
inroads the bill might make in his
modest stipend, went to the physician
and said: See here, doctor, | must
know how much I owe you" After
some urging the physician replied:
well, I'll tell you what I'll do with
you, Mills. They say you're pretty
good preacher, and you seem to think
| am fair doctor, so I'll make this
bargain with you. I'll do all I can to
keep you out of heaven If you'll do all
you can to keep me out Of hell, and
it won't cost either of us cent. Is it
a go?'-Kansas City Star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-07
INSTITUTE OF BANKING.

Rochester. N. Y, Sept. with del
egates from chapters all over the coun-
try in attendance, the annual conven-
ton of the American Institute of Bank
ing was opened in Rochester today
and will remain in session three days.
The membership of the institute is
of clerks and other young
bank employees. Addresses will be
made and papers read by number
Of financiers of national prominence.
Last years convention of the institute
was held in Chattanooga, Tenn, at
Which time Salt Lake City announced
itself as a candidate for the 1912 ses-
sion, and it is probable that the Utah
capital will land the plum.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-07
DOWNWARD COURSE.

Fast Being Realized by Bryan People.
A little backache at first.
Daily increasing till the back is lame
and weak.
Urinary disorders quickly follow;
Dropsy and finally Bright's disease.
This is the downward course of kid
ney ills.
Don't take this course. Follow the
advice of Bryan citizen.
P. ]. Vytopil, Mosely street, Bryan,
Texas, says: "The first symptom of
kidney disease in my case was back
ache. This gradually grew worse until
1t became so bad that could hardly
attend to my work. My rest was fitful
and l was always tired Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured from Emmel G Ma
loney's drug store, cured me. believe
that my experience with this remedy
should be made known to the public,
so that other persons in need of kid
ney remedy will know which one to
use."
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-07
PISTOL MEN TO SHOOT.

Portland, Ore, Sept. with the
advance guard of the revolver cracks
Of the country here today and more
coming, the national championship pts.
toll shoot to be held at the Portland
Rifle and Revolver Clubs grounds this
month promises to be the greatest
tournament of its kind ever held on
the Pacific coast.
The United States Revolver Associa-
ton is in charge of the shoot. The
local club has entered an all-star team
and Captain Hansen declares il almost
a certainty that the Rose City will
carry off first honors for team shoot
ing for the United States. The Port
land club won second position in team
shooting last year.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-09-07
How to Get Rid of Nut-Grass.

friend wants to know II | have
conquered the nut-grass in my garden.
Yes, have nearly finished it, and this
summer ii is the rarest weed in my
garden. Last year was the first year
the garden was cultivated, as it had
been lying out as a vacant lot. One
end of the lot was we'll set in nut
grass, and determined that it should
60 | did not dig it out except what
ever turned up in the blowing of the
land and was raked out. Then every
day | chopped off that nut-grass. Cut
off today it was up tomorrow, but |
knew that no plant can long survive
if not allowed to make green leaves
above ground. So | chopped it off
daily 1t got thinner and thinner by
frost, and as none was allowed to seed
find few plants this summer and have
simply been pulling them out as fast
as seen, and have not even had to use
plicable to any persistent weed. Keep
them chopped off and they must die.
The same is true of sassafras sprouts.
These will simply increase if dug and
the roots cut, but chopped off or mown
off regularly with the moving machine
they soon give up. The mower is the
best implement to rid land of sprouts
and briars,-The Progressive Farmer.