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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
TAFT ATTACKED BY GR0NNA
North Dakota Senator Accuses Presi-
dent Of Breach Of Power In Franz
ing Reciprocity Bill.

Washington. - Charging President
Taft with attempting to override the
Constitution by assuming the posi-
tions of executive and legislator, Sen
ator Gronna of North Dakota made a
sensational attack on the reciprocity
bill on the floor of the senate.
During his speech he clashed fire.
quently with advocates of the meas
ure and was forced to give up, al.
most exhausted.
In having the bill framed and try
Ing to force it through congress-" de-
clared Senator Gronna, ''the presi-
dent exceeded his constitutional pow
ers; decidedly serious violation" he
added, because 1t was in accordance
with pledge given to foreign ma.
ton.
THE; president has apparently come
to the conclusion that he represents
the people OF this country both as
executive and legislator eand that the
two houses OF congress are merely
two bodies of men provided for by the
Constitution, which he can, unfor.
tunately, not get rid of, but which
are to be ignored and coerced when
ever he deems 1t necessary or expedi-
emit"
He denounced the trade agreement
with Canada as cloak to hide the
adoption of new economic and in
dustrial policy out of harmony with
Republicantsm. policy which, he
said. the rank and file of the party
would repudiate. and he condemned
the policy of placing food products
and raw materials on the free list and
retaining protective duty on manu-
features.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
THE MARKETS
Cincinnati Grain Market.

Flour Winter patents $3.90a4.20 do
family $3.90a4.2O, low grade sS2.4Oa
$50, hard patent $49oa5,25, do fancy
$4.15a4.50. WheatNo. 2 red 84aS7c,
No. 8 red 79a83c, No. 4 red 75a7Sc.
Corn No. white 6Sa6S1sc, No. 8
white 6711sa6Sc, No. 2 yellow 67a6751sc,
No. yellow 661aa67c, No. 3 mixed
67a6711ac No. 8 mixed 661aa67c. Oats
No 3 white 4914a50c, standard white
49a49 1kc No. 8 white 481aa49c.
Cincinnati Live Stock.
Cattle Shippers s5a6, butcher
steers, extra $6.1oa6.25, good to choice
$5a5.75. heifers. extra $5.75a6, good
to choice $5a5.65. cows. extra $3.50
a4.65, good to choice s375a4.5o, can
ners $1.50a2.75, Bulls Bologna 1925
IA, extra $4.10a415. Calves Extra
SIS, fair to good $6.75aS, com
mon and large $4a7. Hogs
Good to choice packers and butchers
$6.90a6.95; mixed packers $6.S5a6. 95,
common to choice heavy fat sows,
s5a6.25, pigs (10o lbs. and less)
$4.50a6.7 10. Sheep Extra $3.40a3. so.
good to choice s3as.25. Lambs Extra
$3.50.
Cincinnati Miscellaneous.
Poultry Hens, 111sc, spring chick
ems 22a23c, ducks 10a12c, turkeys,
131sc, geese 5a7c. Eggs Prime firsts
15c, firsts 1870. Butter Creamery,
extra 2515c; firsts 2Ic; fancy dairy.
TIC. Apples Fancy. $5.6oa6 Dbl,
choice s5a5.5O a bbI Carrots Home.
grown 12ha15c doz. Celery Louis
lana 6Oa70c bunch. Elephants 81 50a
275 crate. Honey $3.75a4 crate.
Lemons California $3a5. Onions
Louisville, s2.25a2.50 bbl Oranges
$3a3.50 box Potatoes-White 1880
as Dbl. Turnips 15a20c doz.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Ethel Barrymore to sue.

Los Angeles. Cal. Ethel Barrymore,
the actress. who is playing here. took
steps to sue for divorce in New York
from Russell Griswold Colt, young
multi-millionaire, to whom she was
married less than two years ago. The
papers were taken east by special
agent and are to be filed Immediately
upon his arrival in New York. The
grounds alleged are statutory and the
name OF prominent New York so.
ciety woman is brought into the com
plant.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
ELECT CAPTAIN FROM CAMP
Summary Action Taken Against Ma
tionaI Guardsman Who Cursed tho
Governor Of Alabama.

Montgomery, Ala.-George H. Todd
of Montgomery. captain of Bat
terry B, Second regiment, Alabama
National Guard, was elected from the
camp at Picket Springs by Colonel
Bricken for cursing the governor, the
adjutant general and his fellow off,
GERS. A court-martial will be ordered.
Todd was thrown from his horse
when a salute was being fred in honor
of visit by Governor O'Neal to the
camp. The men at the gun laughed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
BUSINESS REDUCED
Extreme Heat Had Retareling Effect
Steel Trade Is Much improved
Preparing For Fall.

New York.R G. Dun C Co.'S week
" review of trade said:
Actual business is reduced by the
extreme heat extending over a wide
section Of the country, otherwise de-
yelopments Of the week are very fa-
vorable. Inquiries for pig iron con-
tinue in excess of actual needs, but
there Is a steady buying in all sec
tons. The improvement in the steel
trade during June is Indicated by the
monthly statement of the Iron Age,
which shows a daily output of the
steel plants in June of 42,79T tons,
against 42,27O tons in May. There
was some decline, however, in the out
put OF merchants furnaces.
Cotton Profits Close.
Business in dry goods at wholesale
continued quiet after the holidays. In
cotton goods the. chief feature was the
opening of lines of fine goods for
spring at prices that show closer
margin Of profit to mills than any
named in several seasons. Export fig
ores continue favorable and the de-
hands is emphasized by the curtail-
ment of production, which reached its
highest level this week. The proba-
bility OF a large cotton crop this year
serves at this time to induce drastic
curtailment at the mills to conserve
limited supplies of the raw material,
while purchases Of goods are delayed
in anticipation Of lower prices.
After Fall Business.
Secondary distributors Of dress
goods are seeing fair fall business
in rough fabrics. AS showing the
spotty condition of trade it was noted
that the largest wooden goods mill in
the country is sold up for fall, while
many of the worsted mills are idle.
Shoes and Leather.
There is more animation In footwear
due to the arrival Of large number
of buyers in the New England mar
ket, but purchases are generally con-
fined to current requirements. Sup
plies of sole leather are limited The
hide market continues we'll maintain-s
w, Will q lullAO duVduCG Oil q QudI-7
ter cent for packer native steers.
Buying, however, has been on more
conservative basis. Native cows con
tinue scarce and branded varieties are
firm in price. The foreign hide mar
kets are also strong and at the recent
Paris auctions advances were secured
for all varieties.
4 y ( y Fl
The Week Was Quiet.
Bradstreet's letter said:
Excessively hot weather, half-yearly
shut-downs for repairs and inventories,
vacations and holidays have com.
bined to make the past week quiet
period in general trade and industry
Industry generally is quiet over the
turn of the year period. Caution and
conservatism, withal a fair degree Of
optimism, in the face Of depressing
weather conditions are in evidence in
leading lines.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
"Free Speech War Called.

Spokane, Notwithstanding a call
from the Industrial Workers of the
World for 10000 volunteers" to take
part in a free speech fight at Duluth.
Mimi, 1T is announced that 200 mem
bers of the organization will leave
here to enter the struggle in the
Minnesota city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
TROOPS 10 Leave Texas.

Washington.-General orders were
issued by the war department to all
troops OF the maneuver division at
San Antonio, Tex, to return to their
home stations. A few regiments Will
remain to patrol the border
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

A Chicago professor advocates
school in which to teach the art OF
courtship, Is this not already an i'm.
portant part of the curriculum of
every coeducationat institution in the
land?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Overcome by Heat; Falls on Coffin.
Lima, O.-Here to attend the fu-
neral Of her brother. Harry Whet-
stone, who was drowned on July A.
Mrs. Gladys Aldrich Of Detroit, Mich.
was overcome by the heat and fell UNI
conscious across the coffin In which
her brothers body lay In local
church.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Horse Kicks Automobile.

Northwood, Ia. "A horse, kicking at
an automobile, was the cause of an
accident which may prove fatal for
DR.. Bennett Porter Of Albert Lea,
MINI. Charlton Leighy, his com.
panion in the automobile, also was
seriously injured.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Answering the Dean.

The man who Thackeray calls @the
greatest wit of all time Dean Swift
of st. Patrick's cathedral, Dublin
was as ready to take as to make re-
tort. u
why don't you doff your hat ~
me?' he asked small boy who MAS
coaxing along an obstreperous geat.
II WILL said the lad, III your honor
will hold the goats horns" an am
swer which delighted the dean.
Youths Companion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

We see by the papers that farmer
In Ohio stayed in bed three days with
a flock OF eggs aud Matched rs chick.
lens. The peculiar part OF the story
is that it did not come from Winsted
Conn.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Bolt Hits conoressman,s Homo

Manchester, N. H.-During a severe
electrical storm lightning struck the
residence Of Cyrus A. Sulloway. con-
gresham from the First district. The
congressman. who has been i'll in bed
for ten days, was removed by neigh
bors to an adjacent house.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
okIahorna oil Well Burns.

Tulsa, OKLA. r. Timblin, a
lease employer, was killed by an ex-
plosion caused By lighted lantern
he carried, which set the Northwestern
Oil company's great well in the Usage
Nation on fire. Oil is burning at the
rate of 150 barrels an hour.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Newspaper Man Ia Killed

Cannonsburg, Pa.-George Brown, a
newspaper man OF New York, was
killed and Carl Palmer, sporting edi-
tor Of the Washington (Pa,) Record,
and c. Guthrie, chauffeur, were seri-
ously injured when their automobile
turned turtle near here.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Germany is building dreadnought
to be called The Peacemaker. How
inappropriate the name will seem If
she is eyer called upon to go into
battle.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Ottawa Rowing Crew Winner.

Henley-on-T Thames, England-The
Ottawa Rowing clubs crew defeated
the redoubtable Belgian crew Of
Client. who won the trophy in 1909, in
the third heat for the grand chaI-
lenge cup.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Breaks Wrist swattIna Fly.

Dubuque, la. Willard Steiner, a
music teacher, while following the In
junction to swat the n.y." broke his
wrist. He will be incapacitated for
duty at least two months.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

That man why played a piano 38
hours without stopping may have
broken the worlds endurance record.
but he would be a mighty inharmoni.
GUS chap to have for a neighbor.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Accidents cannot and will not deter
the aviators. With such prizes before
them they will continue to risk their
own lives and the lives of others in
their efforts to become masters Of the
air.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

There is young woman who had
to pay duty on her dog when She
brought it back to this country. She
is an actress and the poor girl got
her name into all the newspapers on
account of the distressing incident.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
dickinson in College Chair.

Nashville, Tenn. Announcement
was made here of the appointment OF
former Secretary Of War ]. M. Dick
inson to chair in the law depart
ment Of Vanderbilt university.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Boy Killed by Baseball.

Guilford, Conn. - Twelye-year-old
Chauneey Olliner died suddenly after
being hit on the head by baseball
He was the third victim Of baseball in
this state this summer.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
Business Failures.

Business failures in the United
States for. the week ending July 6
were 1870, against 227 last week, 1872
in the like week Of 1910, ,1S2 in 1909,
246 in 1908 and 1856 in 1907.
Business failures in Canada for the
week number Is, which compares with
81 last week and 16 in the CORE
spending week of 1910.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
.Iohn w. Gates imnrou.d

Paris.--John w Gates, who is iii
at hotel here, was reported as being
improved. The American financier
has undergone series OF operations
necessitated by throat trouble
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

The city person may pirate about
the opulent farmer who rides hither
and yon in his motor car. but he would
hesitate before following d plow in
this weather
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

A Massachusetts preacher says
gray hair is punishment for sin.
This is probably the corroIlary of that
other theory that badness is a sign
of early piety.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

The gratitude of the world and Its
short memory are painfully empha.
sized by the sale Of Iife-savipg heros
medals by his widow to obtain the
money for his burial. Hero Worship
- enc Of the most violent passions OF
human nature. but it soon spends its
fury.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

An Indiana woman whose husband
Is fond of onions and limburger
cheese is suing for divorce. Place
your bets.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

According to a Pittsburg paper, blue
paint will keep away the flies A sH,
i'd swat with a sWatter Is more per,
manent. however -
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

The circulation per capita is Is
cents more than month ago, or
$34.70. Most people. have the Is
cents. anyway.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

We could use a little Canadian
weather now. but not too large con-
signment.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Necklaces of glass beads have been
found on Egyptian mummies 5000
years old A woman is never too old
to "prink up"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

The doctors have condemned the old
oaken bucket Next thing we know
they will put the ban on Casey
Jones'
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Lots of joy riders realize after the
accident that they would have got
there quicker by slow freight.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Still, if chorus girls get in the hab-
1t of carrying pistols, won't it dis.
courage the millionaires?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Our idea Of a genuine pessimist is
the man who worries today because
he fears that he will be unhappy to-
morrow.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

IOI TOUT OEuV6 Gays
at a time every
month, and so weak,
/ could hardly walk.
I cramped and had
backache and head
ache, and was so
nervous and weak
that / dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move In the
room. The doctors
gave me med icine to
"a 90 mo ar fhnaa
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

The reckless driving of motors must
be stopped
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Despite the weather, this appears
pent has been giving seances again
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

For the benefit of the picnickers let
us remark that sand In the food IS
not necessarily unhealthful.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Gates Condition Grows Morse.
Paris.-The condition Of John w.
nurse. making four, has been called in
the case.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

big feet, good understanding" is
a new maxim that is widely accepted
in the wild west.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Marriages are not made in heaven,
according to Chicago highbrow. At
any rate, they are unmade in Reno.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

AS soon as one trust prosecution is
ended another. or perhaps two. is
begun.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

1t strikes us that DR.. Grant, who
declared the Jonah tale myth. is
not a fisherman.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Death continues to take frightful
toll Of the bird men.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

An old bachelor is a man who has
fallen into the habit Of counting a
hundred before making up his mind
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Beside helping to exterminate a foe
to mankind. swatting the fly affords
good exercise
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

1t is declared that women live longer
than men. That is probably the rea-
son there are SO many widows.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

This weather is hot enough without
getting hot at the weather man. Keep
cool
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

The inventor of dynamite never in
tended that it should take the place
of the earthquake.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

great and valuable knowledge is
to know when not to talk Any one
with the power Of speech can talk, but
1t takes wise head to keep silent.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Last weeks weather was splendidly
adapted to frying eggs
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

Sometimes the straw bond shows
which way the wind blows.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

News comes that the chauffeurs OF
Of Paris have struck. But it does not
mention whom they struck
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13

And in the meantime don't forget
to empty the pan under the icebox.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-13
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
AN Relieved BY Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Sikeston, Mo. ~ For seven years
suffered everything. I was In bed
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-10
POLITICAL GOSSIPS TALK
OF AN EXTRA SESSION

Washington, Feb. A. President
Taft's announcement that the South
ern tour which he had planned to take
early next month would be Cancelled
with the exception of the visit to At
lanta, March 10, started political
tongues to wagging with rumors that
his purpose was to prepare for posi-
BILE extra session of congress in case
the present session fails to enact the
reciprocity agreement between the
United States and Canada.
Pressure of business and too many
invitations to visit places in the South
while making the tour are the reasons
assigned for the cancellation, of the
trip.
Fears have been expressed that the
senate would talk the reciprocity
measure to DEATH" or kill it in some
other way, although it was believed
the house probably, with the aid of the
Democrats, would pass it.
If this should be the case, the presi-
dent would feel, it was said, that he
could depend on Democratic house,
such as would exist after March 4, to
support him in his effort to pass this
legislation. An extra session would
force action on the question, with the
chances apparently in favor of the
president getting his reciprocity legis-
lation.i
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-10
MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 6.-The
Missouri capitol building was entirely
destroyed by fire last night. The total
loss, including the building and many
records and state papers, is estimated
at $1,000,000, with no insurance.
Lightning, which struck the dome
shortly after o'clock, spread the
flames to the roof and in less than
half an hour it was apparent that the
building was doomed.
Gov. Hadley personally directed the
fight against the flames which. be.
cause of the buildings age, rapidly
gained great Roadway. The peniten.
tiary fire department was called to the
scene. and the convicts worked hero
ically, scaling walls and taking dan.
gerous chances.
The legislature will determine TODAY
whether to continue it's sessions here
or elsewhere in the state Some mem.
bers favor continuing the session here.
where smaller buildings have been of.
fered by the business men, while 9th.
ers are for the removal of the leeisla.
ture. The loss of the house records
practically necessitated the work Of
the present session being done over.
Gov. Hadley said he would grant
pardons to several convicts who risked
their lives to save state papers.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-10
MORE PUBLICITY WORK
BY STATE is URGED

Olympia, Feb. fl. w. Hill, presi.
dent, and F. G. Brown, general West
ern counsel of the Great Northern,
called on Gov. Hay to discuss matters
in general relating to what the state
should do in the publicity work being
done to exploit Washington.
Mr.. Hill suggested to the governor
that some scheme whereby the seal OF
the state should be appended to gen
eral advertising matter regarding the
states resources would add dignity and
verify to the advertisements through
out the Eastern states.
Mr.. Hill pointed out to the governor
that other states are spending large
sums in exploiting the resources with
in their borders, and predicted that
Washington would be the loser did it
not adopt some such plan.
The secretary of state has asked for
an appropriation of $4,000 to carry on
certain state publicity work for this
year and next.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-02-10
OKLAHOMA is CONSIDERING
CONSTRUCTION OF RAILWAY

Oklahoma City, Feb. 4.-The state OF
Oklahoma is preparing to build rail
road. That will be her answer to Wall
street.
The Wall street owned lines crossing
Oklahoma objected to Oklahoma's pro-
gressive constitution. Consequently
they have persistently and consistently
given the citizens of Oklahoma the
worst of it ever since the constitution
went into, effect. They have refused
to build mile Of new track in the
state until the constitution is amend
ed. they have Disseminated against
Oklahoma shippers in the matter OF
freight rates. Thus they have hoped
to worry the people into amending the
constitution.
Twice the people have voted down
amendments proposed by the railroads.
And now they propose to build rail-
road of their own.
It seems likely that the present legis-
lature will initiate q bill calling for the
floating of $4,000, 600 in bonds for the
building of a railroad $50 miles long
through the heart OF the state. Com
mittees of both houses are now con-
sidering the matter thoroughly.