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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
IT IS A SAD COMMENTARY
Upon the Liberties Of the People Of
Mingo County and a Mockery
Of the Ballot Box.
1t is a Disgrace Alike to the C ouRty
State and Nation.

When it comes to pass that
one of the leading newspapers of
West Virginia sanctions sending
troops to Mingo county to pro-
cure an honest election, it's time
for our citizens to begin to think.
Proba bly, it is best to discuss
these matters now rather than
than when there is heated cam
paign in progress. There is no
reason why the situation should
not be amicably settled before
there is more serious trouble
than there has already been. 1t
is a very sad commentary upon
our intelligence that the corrup-
ton in this county should exist,
but it is more than crime that
it should be allowed to continue.
This newspaper wants to advise
calm consideration on all sides,
but there must be an end to lille
gal voting in Mingo county or
our entire citizenship will suffer.
The press of the State should
take this matter in hand irrespec-
tive of party or creed, and give
the shame wide publicity, so that
such unmitigated rascality will
be made more odious. There is
no use for this journal to remain
quiet or passive. We cannot de-
ny facts, therefore, we counsel
that our people, before it is too
late, get together and do some
thing for the reputation of their
county. AT some time this open
secret of corruption will fall of
its own weight, but it may bring
disgrace with it, and even still
greater disaster than dishonor,
unless we heed in time and act
the part of wise and considerate
men politically. Think, and think
deeply, for there is good reason
for profound thought and wise
conclusions.
The people Of the South broke
the shacktes that bound them in
the days of reconstruction and
the people of Min 70 county,
should be able to rid themselves
of the broadcast stigma of voting
negroes by the car load and
repeating these votes as often as
it is necessary. 1t is a lasting
disgrace upon our American in
stitutions and a mocking trayes-
ty upon the ballot-box. And yet
the half has not been told of the
deplorable state of affairs politi-
lcal in Mingo county, State of
West Virginia, United States of
America, where they make their
candidates behind closed doors,
go through the farce of holding
an election, and then stuff the
ballot box until the whole pro-;
eeed:ng becomes laughing
| Joke throughout the country.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
Must Discontinue Subscriptions.

In looking over the old subscription
book we find that some of the subscribe
ers to the old paper have not paid in
full. Now if you would like to read
this journal you must attend to this
matter for the United States postal
laws will not allow us TO keep your
name on our books unless you are paid
up in full. Our readers will kindly
remember that they must pay in ad-
vance or we cannot forward the paper
through the mails.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03

1t is Coming.

One of the livliest campaigns
that ever dawned upon the Amer
lean people is now beginning to
show signs Of activity even at
this early date. 1t is in the air
and the American people from
one end Of the country to the
other are arous d as never be-
fore. Our whole country is
ready for the contest and the
dawn is breaking. Already the
press is getting into line and the
reckoning is coming. Dishonest
politics and boss rule will be
brought before the voter and dis
honest methods exposed as never
known before. Mark our pre-
diction, the day has arrived when
to be servant ofsthe people, you
must be honest.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
W. B. WATKINS
Marries the Virginia Girl
and Settles All.

Mr.. ". B. Watkins, who has been in
this city and is known here, has mar.
ried the young lady Of Virginia, and
Of course there will be no further trou-
Bile about the affairs Of the young man
who filled the pulpit Of the Presbyte-
rian church at this place. We hope
this ending of the disagreeable pub
1icity may be best for all concerned
and that there may be no more thought
attached tp the episode, or mistake. Or
whatever you may call the affair.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
Look at Our Improvement.

If you will take the trouble to look
over the improvement now going on in
the city Of Williamson you will be con-
WINGED that the future of the town is no
uncertain prophecy. On every hand
there is a magnificent work in prog
ress which demonstrates that we are
only beginning to reach out for the
great achievements that are in store
for this wonderful region Of natural
wealth.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
Our People Interested.

we are pleased to see SO many Of our
people interested in the building up Of
a newspaper that will reflect their sen
timents and express their views on all
questions. They are interested and
they let us know it by kind words Of
counsel and suggestions. Allof which
we are really glad to see. It shows
that we have a liberal, Thoughtful and
progressive people who want the OUT
side world know what they are doing
and what kind Of people they are,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
This Weather.

This delightful, refreshing weather
is a luxury and our pespie seem to be
enjoying the cool evenings by taking
plenty Of outdoor exercise. Pleasure
parties are to be seen in every direc-
ton and the cool evenings make these
outings very pleasant. You do not
have to leave this section to find 4
summer resort, we have the home va
riety that cannot be surpassed any
WHERE - a4ssl -
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
Runaway Match.

There was little runaway match
in the yards of this place on Monday
evening. One Of the big engines Of the
Norfolk & Western got away and came
down the road at rapid rate, swiping
yard engine and doing some other
damage, but nothing serious.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
OPPORTUNITY
Seldom Comes But Once in a
Life Time.

A good business right here in the
city Of Williamson is offered to the
right man upon reasonable terms. If
you are interested call at this Office
and further particulars will be given.
"A partner, with small capital, would
be preferable, Or the whole business
will be sold on reasonable terms.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
Print Papers.

We are getting a full supply Of print
papers and can supply the trade on the
shortest notice. Let us have your or
ders for printing and we shall strive to
give satisfaction in price and work.
manship.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
MAKING A CITY.

The making of city is tremendous task--if
only one man contempates it. 1t is still great
task, but simpler one, If all the people think Of It
and believe in it and dream of 1t.
We think the same way about our bread. We
consider ourselves and our bread making unit In
the successful building of our city. We do not ask
you to work and dream about it--we only ask you
to pay cents for loaf of Table Queen Bread, in
stead of paying cents for shipped" bread It costs
YOU nothing to boost--it costs SOMEONE II you
knock. F.. ID. PFENlNd.
of
10
City Rread ~
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
Mules for Sale.

have for sale five good mules from
S to ii years old and weighing from
S75 to 115O pounds. Persons wishing
to look at them from Mingo county can
come on train No. is and return on
train No. 16 same day. Call on or adj
dress me at Saltpeter, w. va.
b. MONTGOMERY.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03

Ifyou wish to join suit club
see Steckler and have one made
to order that is guaranteed.
Steckler guarantees every stitch
that goes into the clothes he
makes.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03

We now have the goods on dis
play for the Suit Club from the
famous house Of Schloss Bros. &
Co., Baltimore, New York and
Boston, SO if you are ready for
your suit today we will take your
Sohn's Clothing Co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03

Our first club is finished and
we will have drawing Saturday.
We are getting up our second
club and already have a number
of members. Don't you want to
join? Call in anu we will explain
fully. Sohn's Clothing Co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
Valuable Residence Property Fol
Sale.

A valuable and desirable residence
property for sale in the city Of Will
Hanson, conveniently located. For
Information. apply at the Office Of this
newspaper.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03
THE
new HOTEL ROWE
A. II. Rowe, Proprietor
MATHEW AN, w. VA.

Everything new and up-to-date,
with clean rooms and attentive
servants
Call and see.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03

sTEcKLER. the Tailor. has the
Suit Club that gives you the best
clothes for the least money.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03

Keep posted-read this journal.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-03

ROYAL BAKING Co.
Bakers of
Table Queen Bread
Successor to
"City Bread
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Cruelty to Children.


Some sins against children are: Shut
ting a nervous child in the dark as n
punishment; threatening it with the
dark and with mythical black men and
bogies; telling it the lie that the thun-
der Is Gods voice and when II ihun-
ders he is very angry; boxing its ears:
hitting the child with a cane, slipper
or anything other than your open
palm; hitting it to crafty your petty
spite; hardening it by exposing its
poor little legs to the cold, while you
are comfortably clad; placing it in bed
at night between two adults so that il
serves as a kind of buffer; so carrying
1t out Of doors that you use its head
as a weapon TO clear obstructing pc
destrians out Of your path; giving il
bread or biscuits before it is eight
months old: leaving it in a room with
lighted lamp or an unguarded fire.
using pins in its clothing; washing il
with soap and water, neglecting to
rinse in clear water and neglecting to
dry it thoroughly; buying ready made
boots that just fit and making the
child wear them until worn out.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Nursery China.

There never was more variety than
at present in dishes designed for chill
dren's use All sorts of nursery
rhymes are illustrated on plates and
bowls. There are charming little oat.
meal sets decorated with scenes from
Peter Pam" and there are many
dishes which show the whole alphabet
in fancy colored letters surrounding
pictures attractive TO childish eyes
Little jugs for chidren's milk come in
odd shapes with many designs. Some
of the nursery rhyme dishes come in
the form Of hot water plates-that is.
under the china plate there is fastened
a receptacle of metal like the lower
part of a double boiler, which may be
filled from the side with hot water TO
keep the little ones food from getting
cold while it fuses and plays instead
of eating.
Another attractive article for the
baby at mealtime is tray in gayly
colored enamel with the pet nursery
rhyme scattered about lis surface.
which has one of the edges curved
downward SO as TO fit over the edge
Of table and prevent disaster
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
The Embarrassing Child.

The OVERLOAD child is the product of
neglect in teaching and impressing
rules to be observed in intercourse
with others by its natural protectors
The little girl who says something
awfully embarrassing, no matter how
true, to her mothers caller has heard
Just such remark made in the fami-
ly before. In some children there is
born an intuition that prevents rude
ness. but this is lacking in the ma
jority. and its force must be impress
ed upon them at home.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
*
Points
Mothers
*
Nervous Tension.

We do not always realize the strain
each child is on, but the nervous ten
sion is expressed i'm several ways the
hot face. the cold hands. the unmtu-
rally brilliant eyes. the ebb and flow OF
color. the absolute and almost pathet-
fc rigidity Of the little body. The
child's whole nature is keyed up. and
II is this great strain and tension that
prepare the way for sleeplessness.
cold and acute Indigestion, all likely
to follow the dancing class day or
party" Cold is taken in that time of
sudden lowering vitality which fol
lows high nervous tension, and indi-
gestion comes through the nerves of
the stomach. which are too tired and
generally disturbed to do their work
SleeplessneSs also Is the result of too
much strain upon the Imagination.
The harm is not in dancing class or
In parties" or in trying to learn to be
accomplished in one way or another.
The harm is in doing all these things
too soon. in forcing into the dawn and
quiet and unpreparedness of childhood
morselS as indigestible to the nerves
and mental atmosphere OF the child as
cheese and plum pudding would be to
his physical state.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Rules For Sweets.

Discretion must be used as to the
amount of candy given to children
The best time for such indulgence is
Immediately after a meal, not before
It If surfeited with sweets there will,
be no room left for wholesome food Of
other varieties. Children who have
plenty OF fresh air will bring to the
table good appetite for soup. meat
and potatoes. and they would much
better have fruit, raw or cooked. and
pure candy by way of dessert than
rich pastry and plum cakes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Food For Children.

Freshen up the child's food in every
way, even in the matter of chops,
roast and fowl. Serve the dainty
spring lamb when 1t is possible, boiled
or roasted, with mint sauce. Get a
spring chicken occasionally instead Of
the terrible old fowl and broil or fry
It, Any change is beneficial. for the
stomach needs variety.
Hot breads are not good at this time,
and pork should be banished from the
family menu cntn winter sets In
again. -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
SCHOOL.
Lesson K.-Second Quarter, For
May %, 1911.
THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES.

Text OF the Lesson, Mic. iv, 1-s-Mem-
DRY Verses, 2, 3Golden Text, Mic.
w. S-Commentary Prepared by Rev.
D. M. Stearns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
MUST
HANG FOR
HIS CRIME
SUPREME COURT HANDS DOWN
MANDATE DIRECTING SEN
TENCE OF LOWER COURT CAR
RTED OUT, AND GOVERNOR RE-
FUSES TO INTERFERE.

Jesse p. Webb, convicted and
sentenced to death by Multnomah
county court for the murder of Al
bert Johnson in Portland last win
ter. must hang. That fact was made
certain today when the supreme
court, which sustained the judg-
ment of the lower court, handed
down mandate directing that the
sentence of the lower court be car
rled into execution, and when Cover
nor West announced that he would
not extend clemency to the con-
demned man.
Webb committed the murder with
Mrs. Carrie Kirsh, who is now
serving term in the penitentiary
for manslaughter Johnson had been
on intimate terms with Mrs Kirsh
and so had Webb, and the murder
was committed by Webb and Mrs.
Kirsh for the purpose of obtaining
Johnson's money. After numbering
Johnson his body was packed in a
trunk, and an attempt was made to
/ express 1t out Of the country.
Governor West believes that West
Is guilty. and because of that will
not disturb the judgment Of the Multi
nomah court A movement has
been launched to have the governor
reduce the sentence from death to
life Imprisonment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
CHISHOLM IS
SUSPECTED OF
OTHER CRIMES

Santa Rosa, Cal, July 20 Sus-
pected of criminal practices in con-
nection with his acquaintance with
T. different women, some Of whom
nave disappeared and with he ide@
growing in the minds of the authOri-
ties that more than one Of them may
have been slain, OR" l.. c. CHS
holm, convicted murderer of John D.
Powell, may be brought from Folsom
prison to stand trial for other crimes,
One Of these suspected assassina-
tions is that Of Minna Passi, who is
believed to have perished on Mount
Tamalpais after having been asso-
ciated with Chisholm If the cloth
ing of the dead woman found on the
mountain can be identified as that of
the Passi girl, District Attorney
Boyd of Marin county will make an
attempt to convict Chisholm of the
crime and will demand the death
penalty.
District Attorney Lea, of Santa
Rosa, declines to state the nature of
his information, but intimates that,
while largely crcumstantial proof in
his possession will be strong enough
to convict Chisholm If the clothing
worn by the woman found on Mount
Tamalpais can be identified as that
worn by Miss Passi.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
THE HINDU
CRAZY AS
A BEOBUG
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.l


Chicago, July 26.-M. Hussain' d
Hindu who, in a fit of mlrderous in
sanity, opened fire on the crowds
near Clark and Washington streets
with a .45-caliber rifle, yesterday al
ternoon, was today pronounced a
paranaic and will be sent TO an asy-
lum. The Hindu, who is lucid part
of the time said he expected TO go to
Washington to demand redress from
President Taft for fancied wrongs.
Il took the law into my own hands
here and l would have done the
same in Washington" he said.
With the exception Of Archie Hull,
whose leg homes were shattered by
the Hindu's bullets, none Of his
eight victims is considered seriously
wounded.
Husain is said to be a high caste
Hindu, member of a noble family
He declared people here had refused
to associate with him, calling him a
negro, and that he had been perse-
cuted throughout the country.
An injury to his head is believed
to have affected his mind An ex-
animation disclosed a scar which
Husain said resulted from a fracture
received four years ago when his
rival for the affections of a gir
struck him with club.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
X X X X X X = * X x X X X x X
X PERSONALS. y
X X X X X X X X X X X X X x X

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. F. Rodgers and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Albert have
returned from an auto trip to Mount
Hood.
Or. T. C. Smith is a Portland Wis
itor.
H. D. Radcliffe is visitinb in Eu-
gene.
Mrs Fred Virgins, of Toppenish.
Washington, a former Salem resi-
dent is visiting here.
August and Albert Reuter-, of Fen
ton, Iowa, are visiting their sister,
Mrs G. w. Plummer.
John McCourt, of Portland. with
his family, are visiting Salem rela-
tives.
The engagement of Mis- Gertrude
Hickok, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence c. Hickok, to Victor Hugo
Wolf, Of New York City, has been
announced.
Miss Belle White is reported doing
well after undergoinb a serious sur
gical operation at the Salem hospi-
tai.
Michael Egan and his party have
returned from Nye creek.
Mrs, Ed. Weller, Mrs. ]. W. Bick-
ford and Miss Stella Harck left yes
terday for Seal Rocks to spend the
summer. They were accompanied
by Mrs. Effe Huelat, of Portland.
1 Salem visitors to Newport yester-
DAY were; Kenneth Brown, Robert
L. Kirk and DR.. E. H. Todd.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
THEY DOUBT
CONFESSION
OF WILSON
HIS ACTIONS INDICATE AN IN
BALANCED MIND AND HIS BE-
LIEF THAT HE KILLED THE
COLBES MAY BE ONLY A HAL
LUCINATION.
UNITED PRESS LEASED wrRE.l

Olympia. Wash, July 26.-Al-
though insisting that he killed
Archie Coble and Mrs. Coble at Raj
nier on the night Of July 10, John
H. Wilson, section foreman, who is
in Jail here, has failed to convince
his wife that he is guilty of the afro
cious murders. Mrs. Wilson today
professed her belief in her husband S
innocence, and expressed the Opln-
ion that Wilson had talked about
and pondered over the crime until
his mind became unbalanced, and he
had actually had come to believe
himself the murderer. Sheriff Gas
ton and detectives, who have been
investigating the case, are fully sat
isfied that the right man has been
apprehended, and he believes that
when he is further questioned this
afternoon he will make a complete
confession. Wilson's statements
Yesterday were merely in answer to
questions put to him by Prosecuting
Attorney John NJ. Wilson, and, while
admitting that he committed the
crime, Wilson steadfastly refused to
give any details, claiming that he
had no recollection of events imme-
diately preceding and following the
murders. Efforts will be made today
to get a more definite and complete
statement from WILSON,
He said that just prior to the
Coble murders he had suffered from
severe headaches, and it was at this
time that a voice constantly haunt
ed him with the query "Why don't
you kill some one?"
Wilson is about 35 years of age,
and came to Rainier from Canada.
He has wife and five small chill
dren.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
gibson BARBER SHOP
HAS CHANGED HANDS

The ellison barber shop, cigar
store and tobacconist supplies bust
ness, conducted in the Patton block,
on State street for the past six years
was transferred today to l.. A. Davis,
consideration not given for publica-
tion, MIR. Davis came to Salem from
Canada few years ago and bought
a ranch east Of the city, which he
sold last February. He has made a
fine investment, and says he has great
faith in this city for any kind of
business enterprise. Mr.. ellison does
not know Just what he will go at, but
it is not his nature to be idle very
long.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
WESTERN FEDERATION
AMENDS CONSTITUTION
IrNIrEp rREss LEASED w1nn.1,

Butte, Mont, July 26.-The West
ern Federation of Miners today adopt
ed amendments to their constitution
empowering their president, with the
consent Of the executive board, to
revoke the charter of locals for vio-
lation of the constitution or proved
treachery to the principles of the fed
Grafton.
Another amendment assuming jur-
isdiction over all pit workers also
was adopted. The convention also
promulgated a demand that the
American Federation of Labor revoke
the charter of the local union of sta
tionary engineers and issue them a
charter which would place them un-
der the jurisdiction of the Western
Federation of Miners.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
RECIPROCITY
BILL HAS HIS
SIGNATURE
TrxrrED PRESS LEASED WIRE. ]

Washington, July 26.-President
Taft received this afternoon an en-
crossed copy of the reciprocity bill,
signed and sealed by Vice President
Sherman and Speaker Champ Clark.
The presidents signature now is the
only thing necessary to make the
agreement law.
The president signed the bill this
afternoon
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-07-26
4 Broken shin.

IVNlTHD TRESs LEAsEn wIREl
st. Louis, July 26.-Mauager Chas
Doom, Of the Phillies, whose work
beh'ni the bat has greatly aided in
making his team candidate tor the
pennant in the National League. went
out of the game here today with a
fractured shin bone. Center Fielder
0akes, of the st, Louis Cardinals.
was sliding home in the fourth in
ming this afternoon, whln he collid-
ed with Doom, Moran replaced Doc
in in the game.