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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
Forty Eight Stars.

There are now no more territor-
les, save our colonial possessions.
The vast region from the Atlantic to
the Pacific and from the lakes to
the Rio Grande is one compact ma
tion of states. In place of the
original 13, fringing the eastern
seaboard, there are 48, comprising
5000, eco square miles, with almost
all varieties climate, scenery and
industry, the home of 9O,00O,O00
Americans-the greatest territory
and population ever welded together
in one nation of free people. The
extent of the two new states in
itself is enough to stir the magma
ton, for this last and comparatively
trivial addition to the body Of fed
eralize commonwealth is as great as
the extent of the 13 parent states.
As far as political organization is
concerned, the building Of the fed
eral structure Is now complete. There
can be no more states without the
cleavage Of those already existing,
and such development is merely a
possibility OF the far. future. Other
states there may be in time, in
Alaska the Philippines, the Hawa-
iian islands. the Isthmus, the West
Indies. or elsewhere, but it will
dougtless be long before there is
another star added to the As OF the
new flag. Boston Traveller.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

Increased Use of Oil ON Railroads.
An interesting feature shown in
the report on petroleum for 1910 by
the United States Geological Survey,
now In preparation, Is the statement
OF the extent to which oil enters into
fas.l'c43 sfanspo cation as total
length of railroad lines operated BY
the use of fuel oil in 1910 was 21.-
O75 miles, trackage equivaent to
that OF practically five transconti-
mental lines stretching across the
United States from ocean to ocean
Some of the lines that use oil. how
ever also use coal The number Ct
barrels Of fuel oil of AZ gallons
each-consumed by the railroads OF
the country in 1910 is stated to have
been 24,526,883. This includes
1912 barrels used by the rail-
roads as fuel otherwise than in loco
motives. The total number of miles
run by oil-burning engines in 1910
was S8.318,947. This would have
carried one engine or train around
the world approximately $3.50 times.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

A case was tried in Massachu-
Sets court recently which paralleled
the gripping story of The THIEF
the great sensation. which is an
nounced at the Olympic Theatre for
an engagement Of one night, Oct. 4.
A woman who had been employed as
a dressmaker was on trial for steal
ing certain articles of iewelry from
her employer She denied every
thing in such manner that her
innocence seemed established. Just
as she finished her testimony, her
husband, who had been listening,
sprang up, produced the stolen ar
ticles from his pocket, and declared
himself to be the thief The plain
tiff who stood near by examining the
trinkets said that the only things
missing were certain little pieces
Of ribbon and lace The man said
he had been hard up, that the mill
in which he worked was closed, and
that he had picked up the articles
mig OH ltlso ~ LIE do 5tfe W do
sewing for the plaintiff.
The case seemed ended There
was nothing for the Justice to do
but impose the sentence, when sud
denly the wife, who had been led
back to the prisoners pen, heard
someone say that her husband had
confessed the theft In a moment
the mild little creature turned into
raging fury She caught hold of
the policeman and shook him. Take
me back! Take me back He's "
ing. He done this inst to save me.
Let me go to the Judge. I'll tell
the truth this time He's lying,
not only because he loves me; he's
afraid to let me 60 TO jail on baby's
account! He couldn't bear that she
should be born in Jail ."
1t was in such a way that Marie
Louise in "The Thief started to
steal To- please her husband.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

insencence. Then there is that prom
Using youth, Sir Charles Topper. who
is about 80, and Lord Strathcona,
the other grand young man OF the
Dominion, is year older Joseph II.
Choate has said there is no decade
in life like the eighth, ana at the
turning point into the ninth he may
consider that he has proved his
point But why multiply instances OIL
the patent fact that man is only
as old as he feels? p To say that
man is in his prime at 80 is well
within the truth, and the ultimate
burden, at least OF the planning and
direction of the majority of the val
liable enterprises undertaken in this
intense and bustling modern world,
rests upon the minds and hearts and
in the hands of men VINO are older
still Philadelphia Ledger.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
MAINE BLOWN UP
BY GIGANTIC MINE
Probably Sugar Mill Boiler Full Of
Explosive Beneath Ship.

The Maine was destroyed by an ex-
ternal explosion.
There no longer remains any doubt
as to the manner in which the Unit
ed States battlesnip was sunk in
Havana harbor on the night OF Feb
ruary Is, 1898
has been pumped out and the mud
cleared away to a greater extent than
ever before. The clearing away of
the wreckage reveals the double bot
tom OF the ship with part OF the
keel standing in perpendicular
position some twenty-eight feet
higher than the natural position.
This perfectly confirms the report
and testimony which Ensign Powell
son gave before the investigating
board after the disaster and which
was based upon the reports made to
him by divers just after the explo-
sion.
This correspondent saw the bottom
OF the vessel as 1t stands supported
in perpendicular position by stan
chions. The lowest. or platform deck
Is in the position described; 1t is in
an upheaved mass above the sub
merged bow.
The position of this part OF the
bottom indicates that what is now
the highest point originally and
structurally occupied a POSITION at
about frame Is. This suggests that
there was an explosion of mine
under that part of the ship, say about
midway between the stem and the
midship section.
The explosion there broke the ship
into two parts, throwing one section,
including the coming tower, toward
the stern, the coming tower falling
on the superstructure on the star
board side. From this position, in
cutting away the wreekage, 1t has
been allowed to settle to the main
deck slightly forward of the after
turret, which Is on the port side.
Thus the tower is on the opposite
side to that on which the explosion
took place. i
Other portions OF the superstruc-
ture were thrown forward, falling
upon the forward deck.
The double bottom, as stated, is
standing in perpendicular position
above frame TO-
1t is confirmed belief that such
tearing of the ships bottom could
not have been produced by an inter-
Tor explosion. 1t Is further said that
no regulation military mine could
have wrought such terrific havoc.
It much have been huge mine, as
Captain Sigsbee and others suggest
ed at the time, perhaps sugar mill
boiler or large cXk laden with
explosives.
Members OF the Maine board, in
Guiding Rear-Admiral Capps, are
reticent in regard to the discovery
and will not confess that the revela-
tion Is an important one, but anyone
with eyes to see the upheaved bot
tom, and guess It's meaning. 1t de-
stroys all reasonable doubt az to the
blowing up OF the Maine by mine
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
WILSON HAS FEARS OF FRAUD
Says He Would Undo 1t And Give
Up Office If His Dread Is True.

Speaking in this city and In Orange
tonight Governor Wilson said that,
judging by the thousands of sample
primary ballots that have been re-
turned because of fraud In the reg
istration of voters, he feared that his
own election might have been
brought about by fraud. He said:
1T has been said that l profited
in the election by this fraudulent
@ote. | am afraid 1t is true, and IL
| had the opportunity would
change it at once, no matter what
the cost 1t makes me hot all over
to think was in part elevated by
contemplate fraud, and If there is
any way the Office can be vacated l
invite the process at once.
Il don't want office except with
the honest votes of the people. IL
we can't have free and open bal
lot we shouldn't have any. I don't
want five spook votes to Offset my
one"
He declared that the failure of the
local postoffice department to locate
more than 1900 alleged voters
demonstrated that there were enor-
nous frauds at recent elections. Con-
tinuing, the Governor said:
"The destinies OF the people for
the last ten or fifteen years have
been controlled by a group OF men
made up of cooperative elements
one of which was the political ma
chine and the other the agents of
SELFISH corporations. They told
you who to vote for and who could
vote.
"The postmen have told us the re-
suit of the more than 1900 return
ed letters in the city Of Newark.
Many of them were addressed to
vacant lots and in many instances
scores of persons were credited with
residence where only one or two
legal voters lodged.
I'VE know there has been an
enormous fraudulent vote in the pri-.
mary and general elections In New
ark and the proper affidavits will be
made to the courts at once. We do
not want TO win elections except BY
the votes Of flesh and blood living
men wnodhaye the right to vote.
The men who controlled did not
want free men to deAtermine the
elections. The cards had to be
stacked or the game was uncertain
in, issue"
Newark IN. J) Special.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

LiAMSON WEST VIRGINIA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER g. 1911.
ation IN the Rich coal Fields of West V1reinia.

The Cincinnati, Ohio, Tribune, of
Tuesday, Sept. 14th, says: Beverly
at the Grand this week has created
the most favorable impression of any
Of the productions that has been
seen at the theatre this season In
preparing Beverly" for the stage,
the managers Messrs. A. G. Della
mater and William Norris, Inc,
have taken great care to retain all
of the characters and scenes appear
ing in the book, and have faithfully
reproduced them on the stage. The
same great company and scenic pro-
duction that delighted Cincinnati at
the Olympic Theater, Thursday,
September %.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
astonishing Candor Displayed by
Alfonso.

ALFONSO.
King Alfonso, who is visiting Ri
Dao, has delivered himself with as
tonishing candor concerning matters
on which royalty Is usually oyster
like.
IL came to his knowledge that
senior Rua, deputed to board the
royal yacht and present the King
Win the ihonors of the locals shoot
ing club was an ardent republican.
That matters nothing to me. Let
everyone think as he pleases," said
the King.
AS soon as Senior Rua came on
board King Alfonso came forward.
and, shaking him warmly by the
nand, said: II have the greatest
pleasure in receiving you"
Your political opinions added
the Spanish King, "can be no obsta-
Gle to my receiving you with the
same courtesy as | do others, and
with even more pleasure.
4 am monarchial because / was
born King, otherwise nobody
knows what my opinions might have
been. Who kows but that very soon
We shall all have to be republicans? ?"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
MORE CARE SHOULD
Be EXERCISED.
The Failure of the BIuefield Bank
Should Be a Warning.

The failure of the Fidelity Bank
at Bluefield brings prominently be-
fore the public the neGessitylfor some
sort Of reform in the states banking
and financial system
The Commissioning of Banking, S.
Y. Mathews, . Examined" the defunct
bank atBluefeld only short time
before the Smith administrators
was asked to resign Was the pub
lie warned of the unsound condition
OF that bank at that time? If Mr.
Mathews performed his duty as the
law requires ne hlust necessarily
have known the b nix was not safe.
No warning was given the public
Notwithstanding the fact that $50
900 of the states that is to say,
the public's money was deposited in
the bank. The people are evidently
wasting the amount Of Mr.. Mathews's
salary The state may even lose
part of her SIS 600. We are not in
formed as to, the nature or value of
Of her special security! but whether
she does orNnot, the public is entitled
to protection against political
banks,
S. v. Mathews Is chairman of
the republican state committee. and
5. M. Smith was moving a wide
swath in Mercer country republic
can politics. We repeat that every
body now knows that this bank has
not been sound for good while and
Mr., Mathews should have known it
long ago, and we believe he did
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
BATTLE FOR FOOD
SHAKES ALL EUROPE.
0minous, Sullen Unrest Pressases
Social Upheaval.
GREATEST CRISES EVER KNOWN.

The news gathered from all parts
of the old world tells of socialist ups
risings, food riots, general strikes,
wars, or preparations for war in
every important country in Europe,
with the minor exception of Hol-
land, Sweden and Switzerland.
A careful analysis of the situa-
ton in each of the countries which
are now taking part in a general
movement of unrest such as Europe
has not before experienced in the
present generation reveals the fact
that in every case socialist agitation
or revolt against the fast increas-
ing cost of living is at the bottom of
the disturbance. Everywhere there
is evidence that workingmen are be-
coming convinced that they are not
getting their fair share of the wealth
which they produce and for the first
time they are applying the principle
of general strike which so long has
been preached by socialist agitators.
Rising bank rates and declining
government securities show the SER
iousness with which the situation is
regarded in financial quarters Brit
ish counsel, which have been gradu-
ally falling off for months, estab-
lished new low record of rs and a
fraction. French, German and other
continental governments securities
tell the same story.
The most critical condition at
the present moment undoubtedly
exists in Spain. Despite the tempo
rarily soothing reports that are being
sent out over censored wires, there
is evidence that the revolutionaries
have strong hopes Of overthrowing
the monarchy.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
His Economy.

The children in the Blank family
were taught habits of neatness at
the table by being compelled to pay
fine of one cent for every spot they
put on the ,table-cloth. One day
Harold, boy of seven years, was
discovered rubbing the oyerhanging
part of the cloth between his fingers
and, when taken to task for it, he
said:
why, mummy, was j"st trying to
rub two spots into one,"- October
Woman's Home Companion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
The New Tailoring Store.

The new tailoring establishment in
the old Randolph building on sec.
ond avenue is doing good business.
The proprietor, Mr.. Williams, has
sent for more journey-man tailors
to help him out, He employs none
but experts and guarantees the best
to be ha In tallor-made clothing.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
A Japanese Musicale.

A japanese Musicale will be given
by the members of the Junior Aid
Society OF the First Baptist Church
on the evening of October Bird, at
the home of Mrs. H. G.. johnson. Ice
cream, cake and homemade candy.
will be served.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
REVOLUTIONS.

Almighty God in His infinite wis
dom has seen fit to call from among
us our most worthy and esteemed
Secretary, Wilma Hazel Adams,
whose death occurred September Is,
191l.
Whereas: The relationship with her
in the faithful discharge of her
duties on this Committee have been
most cordial That the wisdom and
ability which she exercised by both
service and counsel have done much
in promoting this Committees well
fare and will be ever borne In CRATE
full remembrance.
I. Therefore, it is emiently BETTING
that we record our appreciation OF
her, whose removal from our midst
has left vacancy and shadow
that will be deeply realized.
Resolved; that we extend the fam
lily and relatives our heartfelt sym
pathy in this sad hour of bereave-
ment and express the hope that even
so great loss may be overruled for
good by him who doeth all things
we'll
Resolved; that copy of these res
olutions be spread upon the records
Of this Committee; that a copy be
forwarded to the local paper for pub
LEGATION and a copy be mailed to the
family.
FINANCE COMMITTEE,
Borderland Union Church,
9-26-11 BOrderland. w. Va,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

Brighten up your home and 1urni-
ture. Uor paint makes everything
bright, clean and sanitary. We
have paint for EVERY purpose.
THE A. H. BEALL HDWE. co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

Woodrow Wilson seems to be a
favorite candidate among the people
for the presidential nomination. The
more he talks the stronger he grows
with the masses.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

You should see our assortment of
Nickel Plated Ware and aluminium
Ware. You will readily recognize
the real merits of our wares
THE A. H. BEALL HDWE. co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

And now they have it that thir-
teen voters would have made the
Maine election a tie. Ana there IS
where superstition will have its
sway in the Maine prohibition
election.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

Mr.Taft has nothing to talk about
now but his peace plans. Reciprocity
has been vetoed by Canada and he is
left without single public act of
which he can boast.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

Ben Tillman is another who re-
fuses to be placed on the retired
list, and declares that ne wants to
go to the United States Senate
again from South Carolina.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

Flour Is advancing, yet we sell
Victoria, made of pulverized wheat
at $3.50 per barrel, OF $500 sack
while it lasts, at THE Best"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

We have splendid assortment of
Harness, Saddles and Strap Work,
Whips Brides, etc to show you
The A. H. BEALL HDWH. co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

If you are in doubt as to the range
to buy. we tell you honestly to buy
Peninsular. Will you let us convince
you?
THE A. H. BEALL HOWE. co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

Roasted coffee in bulk, twenty
cents per pound equally as good as
Arbuckle, or better. to be found at
The Best. y
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

The Upton Piano Contest will close
September 28th at 9 O'Clock D. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DRUG co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

Pure Milk. Sweet Butter-Cleanli-
ness is what we want. Come and let
us furnish you with Dairy Supplies.
THE A. H. BEALL HOWE. Co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

At "The Best your choice Of eat
ing and cooking apples.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28
TO OUR PATRONS.

All advertising ON the first page of
this newspaper hereafter. will be
charged at the rate Of Is cents an
inch.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

The best is not too good for you.
The "Keen-Kutter" tools are the
best
THE A. H. BEALL HDWE. co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-28

FINANCE COMMITTEE,
Borderland Union Church,
9-26-11 Borderland, w. Va
The Mena weekly star., 1911-04-20
Cures Blood, Skin Diseases. Eczema
 Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood is impure. thin, diseased. hot or full of humors, if you have hood poison, cancer, eating sores, scrofuia, eczema, itching, risings and pumps, swell ings or superating sores, scabby pimply skin, ulcers, bone pans. catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skin disease, take Bot anic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Soon all sores heal, aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express $1 per large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Go !, Atlanta, Ga. E. B. B. IS es pecially advised for chronic, deep seated cases of blood or skin diseases, as it cures after all elst fails. Sold in Mena, Ark, by W. c. Vandiver
The Mena weekly star., 1911-04-20
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order Of the Chancery Court of Polk county made and entered on the 1st day of April, 1911, in certain cause No. 67i, then pending therein between Frank Butts administrator Of the estate Of Sciota D. Butts, deceased plaintin. and l.. F. Den nison and NJ E. Dennlson, defendants, the undersigned, as commissioner Of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or en- trance of the county court house, in which said court Is held, in the county of Folk. within the hours prescribed by law for ju dicial sales, on the 29th day of April, 1911, the following described real estate, to-wit south half Of the Southeast quarter tSh SNhO of section 27, Township 2 South, Of Range 3i West in Polk County, Arkansas
 Terms Of Sale: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to exc cute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause with approved security, bearing interest at the rate Of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sc Id to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this ith day of April, 1911.
 April 6-4t H. l. Green.
 Commissioner fin Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-04-20
Condemned for LorImer Vote.

Madison. Wis. April 13.-The Bal lard resolution condemning Senator Stephenson for his vote to permit Lorimer to retain his seat and com. mending Senator LaFollette for his vote to oust the Illinois senator was adopted by the senate. It now has passed both houses of the legislature. Only two senators voted against tha resolution.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-04-20
Lark Now a Pest.

Assemblyman Struckenbruck, the farmer-blacksmith of San Joaquin Cal, is devoting great deal of his time to getting votes for his bill tc permit the shooting of meadow larks He says that the birds destroy no only grain, but have lately developed q fondness for melons that Is provlntl disastrous to the cantaloupe crop.
 One of the strongest bits of evidence cited by Struckenbruck Is that when the agricultural demonstration train of the University of California was sent through the state to teach the farmers how to raise their crops on scientific principles the meadow lark, properly stuffed and mounted, occu- pied dishonored place among the ex- hibits as a pest"
 Observation in the fields has also shown that the bird is too busy pick ing up the farmers grain to devote any time to singing. He claims that the lark. whose rippling melody. which was once the harbinger of spring and the inspiration of rhymesters, has now become an ordinary thief.