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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
rhe KaIser Likrs the nIhIe.

The kaiser IL . great reader, ana
While he tries to keep himself abreast
Of current events. his favorite book ID
the Bible, says the London Chronicle
A well thumbed and marked copy Ia
always by his bedside. When Mr..
Roosevelt visited Berlin last year. the
kaiser made him a present Of a num-
Der OF books About half of them re-
ferred to theology and the others to
military subjects These two classes
indicate the kaiser's own preferences
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

saw the arrival of the gentlemen ap-
pointed to act as ushers during the
ceremony. These were led by the
earl marshal, the duke Of Norfolk.
Then the nobility entitled to seats in
the Abbey began to come. Most of the
peers and peeresses rode in state
coaches that have been used by their
families for many years. These car
riages, reprinted and regilded. were
drawn by four horses apiece Each
was accompanied by outriders and
footmen in gorgeous liveries stood on
the rail behind. Each peer as he
passed was greeted with cheers and
often with familiar greetings that set
the crowds on In roars OF laughter, for
even the solenlnity of the occasion
could not restrain the irreverent hui
humor Of the cockneys.
Not all the nobility rode in coaches,
however, for the king had permitted
one violation Of precedent and given
permission for the use Of automobiles
by those who have discarded horses.
This was done reluctantly, and there
were not many motors cars in the long
procession OF vehicles.
4 The lord mayor and his suits, In.
their gorgeous robes and regalia, were
the next to pass toward the Abbey.
King and Queen Appear.
Now the bells OF many churches
pealed out, and the people knew the
king and queen were coming. From
the moment their majesties emerged
from Buckingham palace there was a
continuous roar OF cheers that accom-
panied them all the way to the Abbey.
Their approach was heralded by the.
kings bargemaster and twelve water
men, wearing quaint medieval tunics,
knee breeches and stockings, all scar
let, with the crown and badges EN-
blazoned In gold on their breasts, and
wearing low buckled shoes and black
velvet caps. Immediately behind them
came the closed carriages Of the royal
party, every one drawn by splendid
horses CONSCIOUSLY caparisoned.
Through the windows OF the great
numbering state coach the people could
get glimpse OF the king and queen.
Following their majesties rode the
household troops and especially picked
military bodies. Field Marshal Wis
count Kitchener was at the head Of
the headquarters staff, as he was at
the coronation Of King Edward. In
this part of the procession. too, rode
many Indian princes and maharajahs
and potentates of England's widely
scattered dominions. Their splendid
robes glittered with jewels and they
added much to the magnificence OF the
parade. But the man who, next to
the king. received the loudest and
warmest applause was Lord Roberts,
for the people love "Bobs' and their
affectionate greetings almost made the
grizzled hero of hundred campaigns
blush.
Arrival at the Abbey
Waiting outside the west door of
Westminster Abbey were the archbish-
ops of Canterbury and York and a
large number OF bishops, and when
the king and queen approached they
first entered the church, followed Inn
mediately by the Prince Of Wales and
his suite As the monarchs passed in:
to the abbey the choir sang an anthem.
Their maiesties moved through the
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
LIGHTNING FIRES TOWN.
Hail Accompanying Storm Does Seri.
GUS Damage to Fruit.

Job.-Lfgntning struck the general
store of Teter Brothers, and set fire
to the building, completely destroying
it. The residence Of Ben White is a
total-loss, and it was with the greatest
difficulty that the members Of his fam.
lily were saved. The postoffice, Bell
telephone exchange, Adams express Of
fee and Dry Fork railway ticket Of
fees We're also completely destroyed.
The entire loss will aggregate between
$4,000 and $4,000. Crops. apples and
other growing fruits in this section
were greatly damaged by the hail
which accompanied the electrical
storm
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

color was a singularly soft, rich blue
The design was symbolical and EN-
bodied the badge and motto OF thu
Order Of the Carter and the Tudo'
rose. with the thistle. shamrock. and
lotus connected with festoons Of ba,
leaves and ribbons. These were ef
fectively shown IN rather lighte.
shade Of color and the whole formes
an admirable background to the mag
'nificence Of the state robes, the &c
clesiastical vestments. the crimson o
the peeresses' dresses. and the mill
tary and diplomatic uniforms.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
MINER USED DYNAMITE.
Attempted to Rssassinate Foreman
and Deputy State Inspector.

Thomas. Malicious use of dynamite
with intent to assassinate, by Polish
miner seriously injured Mine Fore
man H. W. Davis and severely shock
ed Deputy State Mine Inspector w. B.
Plaster. The attempt upon their lives
was premeditated, and they owe their
escape to the miners ignorance of the
quantity of dynamite necessary to car
ry out his purpose.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Spain--The infante Fernando Of
Bavaria.
Austria-i ungary-Archduke Kari
Franz.
ItaIy--The Duke Of Aosta.
Holland Prince Henry Of the
Netherlands.
penmarIe--The Grown Prince.
sweden--The Grown Prince and
Princess.
RoumanIa-The Crown Prince
Ferdinand and the Princess.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
Arrested FOR counterfeitine.

Numerous counterfeit silver dollars
floating around West Virginia led Sc
5cret service officers to suspect plant
was in operation in that state. r. r.
Folen, M. M. Leonard and Jack Will
son, near Norfolk, have been arrested.
Over 100 counterfeit silver dollars
were secured and sufficient part Of
a counterfeiting outfit to indict the
makers. 49,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
FOREIGN ENJOYS TO THE CORONATION

cermany-The Crown Prince and
Princess and Prince and Princess
Henry.
France--vIcc Admiral de Fauque
Ambassador Extraordinary, Gem
eral Count Dor de Jastours, Cap
tain Langier and N. Maurice Her
bette.
United States-John Hays Ham
snond Ambassador Extraordi-
nary), Major-cen. a. w. Greedy
and Rear Admiral vreeiand.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
FIRE CHIEF SHOT.

Huntington.-On the crowded Mid.
way Of carnival ground w. w.
Church. chief Of the fire department,
was shot and dangerously wounded
by Henry Watkins.
Watkins wife was standing near
Church.
Il shot to kill him, and il i failed 1t
is no fault Of mine,' said Watkins,
after he had been arrested.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
Economical SPONGE Cake,

Take two eggs and beat light; add
a cup OF white sugar. then half cup
OF boiling water. pinch OF salt and one
and a half cups white -four. two tea
spoons baking powder and dayoring
to taste. Bake in quick oven. Bake
In layers and put together with whip
ped cream.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
BANK NATIoNALIzEs.

Nilliamson.-The controller OF the
currency has received the application
Of the Mingo County bank. to be con
yerted into the National Bank OF
Commerce of williamson" The CAPT
tai is 100000.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

At meeting of the directors Of
the Anti-Tuberculosis League OF
Kanawha county it was decided to
rent the Holsbee place until the pur.
chase of permanent location is con.
Guided.
This property is located in pine
forest on the brow of the hill over.
looking the river between Ruffner's
and Wilson's hollows. This action waa
doomed necessary in order to provide
by July LIST a fresh air camp for q
few of the many patients under the
care of the League requiring this
treatment.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Saxony-Prince and Princess
Johann Georg.
Norway-M. Ingrans, Minister
Of Foreign Affairs.
Turkey--Prince yusuf Izxed Din.
Japan-PrIncs Fushlmi, Gen.
Nogi and Admiral Togo.
china-Tsai-chen, eldest son Of
Prince chun, the Regent.
Servia-The Crown Prince.
chiis-The Chilean Minister Ia
London.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
West Virginia Mine Institute.

Mine inspectors from eighteen
states were here for the annual
meeting Of the Mine Inspectors Insti-
tute OF the United States of America.
It is purposed to admit Canadian mine
inspectors to membership.
Judge A. D. MacCorkle, Chief Mine
Inspector, John Lainge and Chief In
spector George Harrison, Of Colum-
bus, O., made addresses.
DR.. J. A. Holmes, James w. Paul and
other officials from the bureau of
mines at Washington were nere with
the Huntington Iescue car.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
70 FIVE YEARS EACH.

Neutrality-suspicious. and John Hill
were sentenced to Ave years in the
federal prison at IT Leavenworth and
fined 800 for robbery Of the 0nhanna
O., posfofIsce last March.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Weirton.- West Virginia is to have
another banking institution and
charter has been granted To permit it
to do business. 1t is the Bank OF
Weirton.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Be not angry that you cannot make
others as you wish them to be. since
you cannot make yourself what YOU
wish to be-Thomas Kempis.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
Governor Makes Appointments.

Gov. Glasscock announced the fol-
lowing appointments: Members Of
the board for the examination of ac-
conntants, N. G. Mcneil, Warrington,
two years; Samuel Logan. Parkers-
burg, three years; Andrew u. Wilson.
Wheeling, two years. Member Of
board Of examination and registration
OF nurses. DR.. L. v. Guthrie, Hunting
ton. three years, reappointed. DR..
Guthrie Is superintendent Of the West
Virginia asylum and has been an ac-
tive member Of the board since its
creation.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Headed by Senators Chiffon and
Watson, delegation of Charleston
citizens called at the treasury depart
ment and consulted the supervising
architect relative to the best means
Of saving the old Charleston public
building, which is to be demolished to
make way for new structure author.
lied in the last public building bill
A bill will be drawn up authorizing
the sale to the city Of the material
Of which the old building is composed,
and it will be removed to an adjacent
property.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Mrs. WILSON'S Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. sc bottle.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

In this world one must be little
too kind to be kind enough.-Mari-
vaux.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
oqIebay Succeeds Tough.

Coy. William E. Glasscock an
nounced the appointment OF Earl w.
Oglebay, manager Of a livestock farm.
as q member Of the state board of re-
gents for a four-year term, effective
July /. The board has control OF the
state educational institutions. Ogle-
bay succeeds N. c. Tough. Of Fair
mont
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Insurance figures just available
show astounding sums paid out in life
insurance claims during the year 1910
in West Virginia and in the nation at
large. In West Virginia alone the
claims paid amounted to the sum of
$2,500,000. In Wheeling the amount
of the claims paid last year alone
amounted to the sum OF $50, this
city standing 10th In the roll OF cities
OF the nation.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
Sixteenth Convention.

The Sixteenth Annual Convention
of the Kanawha County Woman's
Christian Temperance union met here.
The program included several routine
matters Of Importance and interest.
ing actresses. Miss Fannie Long,
OF Charleston, delivered the address
of welcome.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Senator c. w. Watson introduced a
bill. asking for an appropriation OF
100000 for new federal building in
Warrington.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Postmaster General Hitchcock
designated so additional postal saving
banks, making total OF 100 establish
ed to date. Among the Offices named
are Redwood.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
Goes to West Point.

Goes to West Point.
Congressman Hamilton has formally
reported to the department his selec-
ton of James G. Ruddle to be cadet
at the United States military acad-
envy, and the selection of George M.
Curry and Ralph Jones to be alter
mates, according to their respective
standing in the preliminary examina-
ton at which the principal and alter
mates were selected.
Gov. Glasscock named H. s. Thomp-
son, of Keyser, to succeed w. H.
Fmedler, of Piedmont, and g. H. Wat
kins, of Wheeling, to succeed himself
as members of the state board Of en-
balmers The appointments date from
June Ii and are for three years
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
All Accounts On Same Basis.

All NCCouHtS vi 0duiG PdoiS.
State Tax Commissioner Fred O..
Blue has told the county officials
Of Hancock, Brooke. Wetzel Marshall
and Ohio counties in regard to the
provisions OF the uniform accounting
laws. The entire day was occupied
of Mr.. Blue and it is believed that the
soficials now have thorough knowl-
edge of the workings of the system.
While the uniform accounting law
has been in force since 1903, much
confusion has resulted from the at
tempts to put 1t into practice and it
is to correct this state of affairs that
Mr.. Blue is now making tour of the
state. Previous to the passage of this
law, each county had Its own system
and it mas been found hard to break
away entirely from some customs
which have existed for a half century.
Accuracy Desired.
Mr. Blue addressed the commission.
ers, the sheriffs and county clerks.
He stated that his purpose was to
have all understand the uniform .ac.
counting system thoroughly, that am.
pie time would be given for the mas.
terry of its details and that after that
time, all officials would be required to
comply with its provisions. Mr.. Blue
stated that he did not want anyone to
infer that fraudulent intent was sus.
pected. even though 1t should be
found advisable to send auditors to
the counties from time to time to cor.
rect discrepancies. He impressed the
fact that it is uniformity and accu
racy that are desired and that every
possible means is to be employed to
secure both.
1T is my greatest desire" continued
Mr.. Blue, ito get this excellent system
to working smoothly. West Virginia
already has the lowest tax rate ant
with the uniform accounting law ii
perfect operation, she will be the
model state, of the union in this re
spect."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
Inspection Thorough.

These visits are not taken at break
neck speed. but time is taken to see
that working places are properly tim
bered. and that all dangerous roof Is
taken down or secured, and that min
ers are not permitted to work under it:
The order of the mine foreman or SUI
perintendent in these countries for
the'safety of the men Is as binding as
the statutory law This is why the
number of fatalities is lessened.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
NINE AcolosNr Que 70 NEe.scr
Other Countries Have Long Ago
treaty Reduced the Death Rate
BY Proper Supervision.

Charleston. careful investigation
of the mining fatalities gives posi-
tive proof that over 81 per cent Of
them are avoidable and would not oc-
cur! If employees and employers would
be more obedient to the requirements
Of the laws, was the declaration made
BY State Mine Inspector George Harri-
son, in his address as president of the
Mine Inspectors institute of the Uni
ted States. at the third annual meet
ing Of that body held here.
He said that lack OF discipline is,
to a great extent. the sdsTet of the
high death rate in the mineS.~fn the
older mining countries greater re-
-spensibility, is imposed on the man.
agement Of mines for the safety of
the workers Inside forenen are pro-
yided with sufficient help to insure not
less than two visits day to every
miner under his jurisdiction.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Nearly 100 indictments were return
ed by the Kanawha county grand jury
Fifteen indictments were returned for
violations Of the election laws.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22
CORN REPORTS
ARE ENCOURAGING
Although Planted Late Crop is
Doing Well
ACREAGE LARGER THAN 1910
Owing to increased Acreage and the
Normal Conditions Now Prevailing
the Crop Should be Big One
Estimates Say by Nearly
Two Hundred Million
Bushels larger.

~
Charleston.A compilation has been
made of corn conditions throughout
he country.
There is q wide difference existing
between the figures given out by the
United States department of agricul
ture and those collected from the va
rious state bureaus. For 1910 this diff
terence in acreages planted to corn is
about 11,50O,000 acres. OF this excess
IF acreage reported by the United
States department over that reported
by the states 100000 Is given to Ohio,
100000 to Indiana, 5 100000 to Illi-'
nois, and so on in. varying amounts.
The state secretaries insist, their fig
lres are correct, and the governments
board does not yield. The state reports
are from assessors returns, the gov
srnment's are based on percentage es-
Inmates from scattered correspond
ents.
There is reason to believe the state
reports the more accurate of the two,
but as theirs is no present prospect of
reconciliation of the difference the
only thing is - state the facts as they
exist.
Looks Like Big Crop.
With this increased acreage, and a
normal yield, this years crop should
exceed that Of 1910 by about 100000
BOO bushels, and making allowance for
the fact that in many of the states the
June condition, despite the long dry
spell, is far better than at this time
last year, it is reasonable to believe
that this years crop will exceed last
years almost 200,00O,00O bushels.
In the Little Mountain State.
The season has been ideal for corn,
so far; planting conditions We're new
er before so favorable, and with the
increased acreage the state should
harvest almost twice as much corn as
in 1910
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-22

Mine Inspectors Called on Governor.
Governor Glasscock, in good condi-
ton and humor, had conference with
the mine inspectors of the state and
number of the visiting members Of
the Mining Institute of America which
has been in session here. Matters of
official nature were discussed and the
executive is said to have congratu-
lated the inspectors on their work
during recent months, and the depart
ment of mines on the showing it has
made for efficiency in protecting the
miners employed in West Virginia.
The fact u.s., it has been shown that
nearly all the states that produce coal
are copying the methods employed in
this state with the realization that the
West Virginia methods are the best
to be found anywhere.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
ARMY ORDERS.

he following changes in the assignments n ofRcer.
OF the Coast ARTILLERY Corps are orderta: Capt
WILLIAM r. DO0RES is relieved frum assirp-
e nent to the 1S5d Company and placed on the up-
assigned list; Capt RICHARD T ELLIS. now
unassigned Is assigned to the Tooth Company;
Capt. ELLISON L GILAGER, now unassigned
h assigned TO the SeTerty-ninth Courauy: Cant
JAMES ID. WATSON, now unassigned is as
signed to the Eighth Company; Capt WILLIAM
. TIDBALL. now unassigned, is assigned to the
FoEtieth Company; Capt. JOHN r MUS
GRAVE is relieved from assignment to the
Eighth Company and placed on the unassigned
list First Lieut. LOUIS R. DICE is transferred
First Lieut. LIE ROY BARTLETT & relieved
frum assignment to the lIlst Company; Frst
Lieut. JOSEPH J. GRACE, upon his relief from
duty on recruiting service, will proceed To Gan
Francisco. Cal, and sail for Manila; First Lieut.
CLARENCE A. MITCHELL, nov unassigned, i
assigned to the TEenty-seTenth Company; First
Lieut. JOHN @. DONOVAN, now attached TO
the Eighteenth Company, Is assinned 70 the
Seyenty-nfst Company; First Lieut.. HAROLD
GIEGEB Is relieved from assignment TO the
SeFenty-aeventh Company and placed On the un-
assigned list; Fint Lieut.. ABNEY PAYNE Is
transferred from the Tventyseveuth to the list
Company; First Lieut.. HOLLIS LIE r MIL.
LER IL transferred from the i3sth Oomrauy 10
the l56th Company Second Lieut. JOSEPH r.
C0fTRELL Is transferred from the Eighty4aftn
Company 10 the Eighteenth Company.
0 much Of special ordea a relates to Col ALEX
AMBER B. DYER, Fourth Field ARTILLERY. is
revoked.
D much Of special orders As relates TO Fra IS.,.
THEODORE n. CHASE. Coast ARTILLERY coTn,
and special orders relating 10 that o6fcef are ~
xoked. Lieut.. CHASE Is tranEfsrred ,frum The
10Th Company to the Seveuty-sesonfh Coupany
and VIII proceed On Eoseuber rs ISL 70 toin
The company 70 which he 3 trAnaa1ed
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
CARNEGIE HAPPY
OYER NEW FUND
Plans of $25, 900, Gift Dis
cussed by Trustee.

New York, Nov. 13.-Tentative plans Of
the Carnegie. corporation to which An
drew Carnegie made a gift of S25, 90, 900
last Friday after 1t was formally organ
lied, were outlined to-day by Henry 8.
Pritchett, president of the Carnegie Foun-
dalton for the Advancement of Learn
ing, one, Of the incorporators of the new
organization. Mr.. Pritchett incidentally
expressed the opinion that Mr.. Carnegie
is now one Of the happiest men in the
world. ..-.
The selection Of the incorporators for
the Carnegie corporation gave the key
note of Mr.. Carnegie's Intentions" said
Mr.. Pritchett. The men who were
chosen are in sympathy with Mr.. Car
regie's work. They are for the most
lions, commissions, and funds that he
81 have no doubt that the Carnegie
corporation win expend its resources in
the same channels that the ihcorporators
have been placing Mr.. Carnegie's gifts
as private individuals at the heads of
the separate organizations. This latest
munihcent gift Of Mr.. Carnegie will give
US more money for libraries, the hero
fund, the pension fund for college pro-
fessors, and the many other notable
works that Mr.. Carnegie is carrying for
ward.
Mr.. Carnegie is now one of the
happlest men in the world. He esteems
II a great privilege to be able to make
these large gifts, and Is proud that the
machinery for carrying out his ideas is
working so WELL"