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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Kentucky Rich In Minerals.

70 In a report issued on the. min
eral resources of the United States,
giving statistics for 1909, Kentucky
figures prominently, The state is
eighth in the list of coal producing
states. She took Colorado's place as
seventh in 1908, but Colorado resup.
planted it. In tons Kentucky produced
10,697,3S4 in 1909, or 2.3 per cent of
the total production of the United
States, as against 10,246,553 the year
before, or rs per cent of the total
production of the country.
In the value of its coal Kentucky Is
tenth in rank as compared with ninth
in 1908. The value in the earlier years
was $10,317,162 and in the later $10,-
079.917., Kentucky is second in the
percentage of machine mined coal.
with Indiana third, Pennsylvania
fourth and West Virginia fifth. On the
subject of the increase in production
of coal the report says:
Strike Prevents Big Increase.
That the increase was not larger
was due to the fact that owing to the
prolonged strike of miners in Alabama
in 1908, there was an unusual demand
upon the coal mines Of Kentucky, par
ticularly those of the Eastern district,
and the effect of the business depres-
sion was not felt to the extent it was
in other states The strike in Alabama
in 1908 kept the tonnage of Eastern
Kentucky nearly up to the high rec
ord of 1907"
Areas Of Two Big Fields.
Again it is stated:
Kentucky is the only of the coal
producing states which has within its
borders areas belonging to two of the
great coal fields. The eastern coun-
ties of the state are underlain by the
coal bearing formations of the great
Appalachian system, or province which
extend entirely across the state in q
northwest southwest direction, and
the southern limits of the Illinois-In-
diana field, designated as the eastern
region OF the interior province, are
found in the more northern counties
of the western part of Kentucky.
Value Of Other Minerals.
The value of other minerals in Ken.
lucky for the years 1908 and 1909 is
compared in the report as follows:
Asphalt, 1908, $67,040; 1900, sS5,O05.
Brick. tile and pottery. 1908. $2.239..
1903; 1909, $2.478,812.
Clay, 1908, s55,1s8; 1909. $4,000.
Fiuorspar, 1908, $4S,642; 1909, $685..
233.
Lime, 1908, s21 1922; 1909, s13,741.
Stone, including granite, traprock,
sandstone, marble and limestone, 1908,
$88S,S22; 1909, $994,709
Mineral waters, 1908, s66,112; 1909,
$73.767.
Natural gas, 1908. s424,271; 1909.
$485,1S2.
Petroleum. 1908. s7os.s11;; 1909,
$518,299.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
FINGERS CRUSHED OFF.

Fairmont.-Atbert Carter, IA, EN-.
ployed at the Fairmont Printing and
Lithographing Co., was badly injured
when he was caught in the elevator
at the plant. The boy was bringing up
load of freight and struck his head
on a cross beam. Throwing his hands
backward, both were caught in the cog
wheels. Two fingers were taken from
his right hapd. His collar bone was
broken and his head badly cut.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Bay City. Mich.--Rains continued
throughout Northeastern Michigan,
effectually dissipating all fire danger
in the forest districts for the present.
Relief work at Oscoda and Au sable.
however, will be big task. A car.
load of provisions day will be need
ed. With 1000 persons to care for the
task of RELIEF will be the largest the
state has ever had
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
THREE MEN KILLED.
Powder Explosion Lifts TWO Buildings
One Hundred Feet In the Air.

Denver, Cof.-Fragments of human
flesh, found within radius of 200
yards, gave evidence that three men
were killed when 5000 pounds of
nitroglycerin exploded, destroying the
neutralizing plant and storehouse OF
the Dupont Powder Co.
The force of the blast was almost
entirely upward. Men in the vicinity
saw the two buildings rise in a cloud
of black smoke with a circle of fame
at the base.
When the buildings had reached a
height of 100 feet they broke into
pieces and fell in shower of
fragments.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Buffalo, N. Y.-John T. Butler, vice
president of the International Assoc
citation of Bridge and Structural iron
workers, stated that $4,000 had beer
appropriated by the association for
the defense Of the two McNamaras tc.
be tried in Los Angeles en- the charge
of completely in the dynamiting of the
Times building.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
ONE HUNDRED-BARREL HIT.

Sistersyille.-West Virginia is to the
front again with 100-barrel producer,
located in new territory and makes
the outlook for new work in that To-
cality promising. 1t is the Manafac-
turers' Light & Heat Co.'S test on the
Thoda Ullom farm, on Church fork,
Wetzel county. At 3S feet in the Cor
don the pay was tapped and 1t is es.
timated that it will be good for 100
barrels q day.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
MAY INCREASE AUTHORITY.

Bluefeld State Fire Marshal C. A
Ellyson was here and looked over the
city in company with Fire Chief Dunn.
The fire marshal will take under con-
sideration the appointment of Mr..
Dunn to the position of assistant fire
marshal II he is vested with the
duties of the office he will have the
right to investigate the origin Of fires.
make arrests, recommend changes In
surroundings OF buildings and enforce
his rulings. The state fire marshal
left for Princeton after looking over
the city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
A[[EGED SLAYER
CAUGHT C0NFEsSEs
JOHN DoTsoN AND, AARON COT.
Inns CHARGED JOINTLY WITH
DEATH or DETECTIVE.
SAYS DoTS0N IS GUILTY MAN
Man Hunt Pursued For a Week Ends
in Capture of Men Wanted BY
II the Law For Several
Crimes.

Charleston Collins, jointly
charged with John Dotson with the
murder of Special Oficer Jack Horton,
of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad,
was captured. Collins, the police say,
confessed, asserting that Dotson fired
the shot which killed Horton.
After a chase lasting week John
Dotson, who with Aaron Collins killed
Detective Jack Horton, of the Caro-
lima, Clinchfield & Ohio railroad, and
attempted to kill Constable Holmes
and Deputy Marshal Howard Smith,
was captured at his home on the Mud
Fork of Mud river in Lincoln county.
A man named Bob Lucas, said to be
an outlaw, was captured at the same
time.
Trailed Over Five Counties.
A large force of Baldwin detectives
and special constables reached the
Dotson home during the night, sur
rounding it and then broke in on the
two men before they were aware of
the presence of the detectives, cap
turing them without any resistance.
Both were asleep The schase after
two fugitives extended over five coun-
ties. He made part of the journey
CARRIED in woman's clothing.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Too DANGEROUS.

In the struggling days Of Tuskegee.
Booker T. Washington found that he
would have to use an old chicken
house for schoolroom.
"UAcsa," said he to an old colored
man. Il want you to come down at
nine o'clock tomorrow morning and
help me clean out henhouse."
Law now. Mr.. Washington" the
old man expostulated, "you-all don't
want to begin cleanin' out no heni-
house roun' we're In de day time" =.
Success Magazine.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
FUNERAL MEN ELECT.

Fairmont.-The 18th annual conven-
ton Of the West Virginia Funeral Di-
rectors' association came to close in
this city. Grafton was chosen as the
next meeting place on the second
Tuesday in July, 1918. Officers were
elected as follows: President, John
A. McCabe, Grafton; vice president
O. c. Ogden, st. Marys; secretary
treasurer, E. f. Foster, Wellsburg.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
CLEVER SCHEME.

Goofer-Isn't Speedleigh careless7
Look at his auto, begrimed with
grease and dirt.
Shoofer-Great idea! He let's the
grease accumulate on his number
plate so that after an accident no one
can take his number!
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
GROCERY BURNS AT CHESTER.

Chester.-The frame grocery of Fred
Werkheiser, adjoining the Chester no.
tel, in upper Chester, was destroyed
by fire. The loss to building and stock
is estimated at $1,000. The East Liv.
erpool fire department was called here
to save the Chester hotel building.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
AFTER COAL AND COKE.

Elkins. -Officers Of the Pittsburg &
Lake Erie railroad will confer with
Senator Davis. when it is expected the
purchase of the Coal G Coke Railway,
now owned by Senator Davis, will
either be completed or marked pro-
gress made with the negotiations.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
UNDER THE WHEELS.

Warrington Edith Aberedge, 5, fell
from a wagon and was almost instant
ly killed by the wheels of the vehicle
which passed over her body. The
child is the daughter of A. 3. Aber-
edge, one OF the leading grocers of the
city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Government RECEIVERS.

Washington. = Announcement was
made at the department OF justice that
the government during fight of sew
eral years, had recovered about $751;
900 from John F. Gaynor and Benja.
min D. Greene, the contractors who
We're convicted of gigantic frauds with
Capt oberlin M. Carter, in the Savxn-
nah harbor contracts. several years
ago.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
NO ICE FAMINE IN LEXINGTON.

Lexington. This place is to have
new 100000 ice plant, to be con-
4structed by the Consumers Ice u
Cold Storage Co. The plant will be
in operation next spring. and will
have a capacity of 100 tons daily.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Ambrosia.

Peel and slice fresh oranges, round.
one pineapple sliced thin. put in a
deep stand. alternate layers Of orange.
pineapple and grated cocoanut Begin
with the oranges. using cocoanut last.
Spread between each layer finely
powdered sugar. Add sugar to the
cocoanut milk and pour over the dish
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
FIRST OF THE YEAR.

Pensboro.-The Gath annual fair Of
the Richie County Agricultural and
Fair association, which will be held
here August %, 20, 80 and 81, the first
fair of the year in the state, will mark
the beginning of the racing season in
West Virginia.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Welch.-Criminal court has been in
session for week, chiefly occupied
with the work of the grand jury. There
have been TIA indictments returned,
Of which 7 are for murder, 81 for fell
ony and SO for misdemeanor
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Elkins.-- Richard Elkins, son of tho
late Senator Stephen B. Elkins, and
Baron Won Bergen, German noble
man, arrived at Seward, Alaska. Their
hunt after huge brown bears has been
successful.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Dam 10 Work July %.

/, U. S. Engineer Henry Jervey an
nounced that the Fernbank dam will
be formally opened Saturday. July 90.
The ceremony will consist of rails
ing the wickets and filing the pool
above the dam. This will give nine
foot stage in the river from Fernbank
to Coney Isl nd.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Gaston.-The building of the Peo-
pies Mercantile Co. was destroyed by
fire. Loss $4,000; <nsurance $4,000. In
the building was located the Odd Eel
lows hall.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Tons of NarcIssus Bulbs.

Annoy, China.-The Pacific mail
steamer Mongolia carried away from
this port 230 tons of Annoy Narcissus
bulbs for the American markets. This
shipment is notable as the first of it's
kind.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Chance for Farmer Boys.

Chance for Farmer Boys.
The commissioner Of agriculture OF
Kentucky will offer a scholarship in
the agricultural college worth 500 to
the farm boy who has never been to
college, who shows the most ability in
judging live stock at the state fair.
Every farm boy of energy and push
should send to the secretary of the
state fair for entry blanks. 1t costs
nothing to enter.
The university also grants conces
sions to the winner of the contest,
which make the prize worsh consider
ably more than one hundred dollars,
Agricultural college students have
also been remembered by the commits.
sioner. He has gwen Them 500 in
prize money. Entries close Septem'
Der 6.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
IN A MOTOR BOAT.
Men Start to Cross the Atlantic
Ocean.

New York.-In the fifty-foot cruiser
motor boat Romania, five men started
in an attempt to cross the At.
lantic ocean. They expect to make
the trip in about a fortnight, but the
cruiser is stocked with enough provi-
sions to last months Capt. John We'll
Ter. a veteran navigator, commands
the expedition.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Wheeling. Wash, was Sc
lected as the place for the next hold
ing of the international Biennial Con.
vention of the Theatrical Mechanics
association. James ]. Quigley, Of
Memphis, Tenn, was elected president
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Death LIst. Reduced.

New orieans.-Nine lives wore lost
in collision between the river boats.
Diamonte and Irma, in the San Juan
river. Nicaragua
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Business haslbeen good for the Bank
VI St Matthews. near Louisville. and
the capital stock has been increased
from $4,000 to $4,000. and the par
-slue o. the shares fror' $50 to 500
zach
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

In line with its effort to reduce the
number of deaths in the coal mines
of the United States, the bureau of
mines will hold national Miners life
saving demonstration, on Saturday,
September Is, in Arsenal park, Pitts
burg. President Taft, Secretary of the
Interior Fisher and DR.. JOS. A. Holmes.
director of the bureau of mines. will
attend and speak to the miners. The
bureau of mines will have the coop
Grafton of the Pittsburg Coal Opera
tors association and the American
Red Cross. 1t is expected that 10000
miners will attend.
Hon. Edwin r. Kingsley, of Park
ersburg, has started to work in the
legal department of the tax commits
sioner's Office and has acquainted him
self with many details OF the new posi-
ton. Mr.. Kingsley is one of the best
known young lawyers of Wood and
surrounding counties and because of
the ability he has shown in several in
stances and his thorough acquaintance
with tax problems, was selected as one
Of the best equipped men for the posi-
ton that Commissioners Blue could
find and one who viii be Of much as
sistance to the department
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

William Armstrong, 81. fell from
wall at the Kentucky River mills into
the river and was drowasd. Arm.
strong has twG daughters iirlng u
Cincinnati.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Woman Will MOT HANG.

Ottawa, Ont.--Angelina Neapolitana,
a. woman at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont,
has been saved from tina gallows by
action of the cabinet in recommend
ing executive clemency.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
BLACK Cherry Butter.

pick and wash cherries and seed.
TO one quart OF seeded cherries add
one pound sugar. and boil until thick
enough, then put in Jars and seal
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

trouble in all its
Id g a dful forms /;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
|depressi o n, and
Everything that was
|horrid. / tried many
doctors in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia E.
|Pinkham's Vegeta-
bile Compound has
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Louisville.-Central Lincoln road
enthusiasts from several counties
gathered at a picnic at the Jefferson
county fair grounds near Fern Greek
and listened to spellbnders who awak-
ened new interest in the proposed con-
struction of memorial boulevard
from Louisville to Nashville. by way
of Bardstown. The occasion was I'M
der the auspices of the Buechel Com
mercial club and, besides the speech.
making, there were refreshments OF
various kinds, music by good or
chestra. dancing and other amuse-
ments.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Hello, Cog City,

THE Cog City" meaning coal, oil
and gas, was adopted as the slogan for
Charleston at large open-air meeting
on the capitol lawn. Miss Nan Nc
Dowell. aged IA, suggested the name,
and it was selected out Of 1900 sub
mitted.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Another Victim Claimed BY Elk.
Another victim was added to the list
of drowned bathers of Charleston when
when young Jimmie Ryan, about nine
years of age, met his death in the wa
! tiers of Elk just below the mouth of
Coal branch.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
He KNEW Il.

Tommy-Dad, what is meant by the
mother tongue?
Parsnt-S-sh, my boy; don't start
herl
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Governor Started II.

In the final match for the Tricity
cup on the Country club links at Leg
ington between teams from Cincin-
natl, Louisville and Lexington, Gov.
Augustus e. Wilson drove the first
ball..
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Blue Almost Well.

Blue Almost Well.
The condition of Tax Commissioner
Fred o. Blue is decidedly improved
and he will be able to leave the hos
pital within two or three days. He
has recovered from the effects Of an
operation for appendicitis in a re-
markable short time, although his
was serious case and the operation
was not performed until it was found
to be absolutely necessary to save the
patients lie.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Reports on Coal.

Reports have been received in the
department of mines showing the coal
loading on the Norfolk & Western
in this state. The coal loaded in cars
amounted to 1,352,584 tons while the
coke loaded amounted to S1,036 tons
The report was made by Auditor Wal
ter Macdonald.
In the New river district during
the month of June 49O.290 tons OF
coal were loaded and 11,280 tons OF
coke was placed on cars. In the Ka
nawha district 6s0.050 tons of coal and
2,190 tons of coke were loaded
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
OTTUMWA
WOMAN
CURED
By Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound i

Ottumwa, Iowa.-'sFor years I was
almost a constant sufferer from female
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

At meeting Of the commission ar
rangements were made to have the
floor of the rotunda in the capitol
braced from beneath SO there will be
no doubt about the floor supporting
the heavy statue of Lincoln, which will
be placed on it as soon as completed.
The statue is SO heavy that there was
thought to be some danger of the floor
giving away under the weight, and it
was decided to take no chances. The
brace will be strong enough to sustain
the full weight of the statue.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Managing Editor Louisville Times,
Who Was Recently Elected Pres
ident of the Southern NeWspa-
per Publishers Association.


On account of the necessity for car
ing for the grounds, the fund of &c.,
900 which is set aside for the mainte-
nance of the capitol is hardly enough
and it has been found necessary to cut
down expenses. The capitol commits
sion asked Tom Wizard, custodian of
the building, to let them know if there
was any place that could be dispensed
with. Mr.. Wizard recommended that
the guide,s or day watchman at the cap
itol be eliminated. He said that the
guide, whose duty it is to show visit.
ors through the building, could be dis
pensed with better than anything else
The place was held by James Read,
and he has been notified that his serv-
ices are no longer needed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Sistersville.-August 3 has been
chosen as the date for the annual pic
mic of the Merchants association.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

The committee composed of Drs. J
e. Robins and NJ. v. Cooley, of
Charleston; T. S. Brock, of Morgan
town, representing the state board ct
health; and Mr.. James S.. Lakin and
DR.. E. B. Stephenson, of the state
board of control, have returned from
a trip over the state where they in
spected number of possible sites fol
the state tuberculosis sanitarium.
Among the places visited were Beck
ley, Anderson, Ronceverte, LeWisburg,
Marlinton, several places along the
Western Maryland railway particu
larly Davis, Terra Alta and Reedsville,
near Morgantown. The result. Of the
inspection will be reported at joint
meeting of the boards, which will be
held in Charleston about the last OF
July. Mr.. Lakin returned Tuesday
His arrival was delayed by a trip tc
Spencer where he conferred with DR..
G. A. Barlow, the new superintendent
concerning the business affairs of the
second asylum for the insane.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20
Consider wis ADVICE.

No woman should submit to surgf-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
years proved to be the most valuable
tonic and invigorator of the female,
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
confidential. and always helpful.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Keyser.--A notary commission haa
been issued to William v. Stewart
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

Middlebourne.-The third and last
examination for teachers certificates
will be held here in the high school
building, August 10th and 18th, 1911,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-20

done more for ne than all the DOCTORS
] feel it my duty to tell you these
facts. My heart is full of gratitude to
you for my cure" Mrs. HARRIET E.
WAMPLER, 524 s. Ransom Street,
Ottumwa, Iowa.