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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
some Recent Interpretation.


Charters of late issue in the secre-
tary of states Office are as follows:
Teabo's cafe, Hinton, W.. Va, for the
purpose of conducting restaurant,
dealing in cigars. ETC.; authorized cap
ital, $1,000; incorporators: jackson, e.
G. Craddock, e. N. Ryles. G. w. Ryles
and O. e. Mann, all of Hinton.
Morgansyille Oil and Gas Co. Of
Salem, w. Va, with chief works at and
near Morgansville, Doddridge county,
for the purpose Of operating for I'll,
gas, etc.; authorized capital. $1,000, OF
which $50 has been paid; incorpora-
tors: r. X. Jones and F. J. Pride, Of
Parkersburg; IS. r. Strother, w. 4
Strother and w. O. Offutt, Of Salem.
Atlantic Western Mite Co. OF Wash
sington, D.. c.. for the purpose Of man.
ufacturing and dealing In asphaltic
compounds; authorized capital $780,
900, paid $50.
Marlinton garage, of Marlinton, w.
Va; authorized capital, $4,000, paid
$50; incorporators: F. T. McClintic, G.
a. Yeager, M, e. Pue, G. r. Goodall.
6. 9. Shoemaker, G. w. Clark. all Of
Marnnton. sci
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Mustard Pickle.

Three caulifowers. broken in small
pieces; one quart small cucumbers.
one. quart small silver skin onions.
four green peppers. cut fine. Make Q
brine Of four quarts OF water and one
pint Of salt, soak an IN this brine
over night In the morning beat
through in this same brine just
enough to scald and pour into q
colander to drain.
Mix two-thirds Of q cup Of -four
with six tablespoons Of mustard, one
cup brown sugar, one heaping tea
spoon Of turmeric powder. add enough
cold vinegar to make two quarts In
all. Boil until thick, stirring often to
prevent scorching. Add the pickles
and Just heat through.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Casserole Of Rloe and Meet.

Boil one cup OF rice until tender.
Chop fine half-pound Of any cold
meat. Season with q Tablespoonful
Of salt. one tablespoonful Of pepper.
one-fourth teaspoonful Of celery salt
and one teaspoonful Of finely chopped
onion. Add one beaten egg, two table
spoonfuls Of hne cracker crumbs and
moisten with enough hot water to
pack It easily. Butter small mold.
line the bottom and sides half an
inch deep with rice. pack in the meat,
cover closely with rice and steam As
minutes. Loosen It around the edge
Of the mold, turn 1t on platter and
your tomato sauce over 1t.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
STRIKERS APPLY TORCH
To Barns, Of Coal Company In West
Virginia.

Charleston, w. va.-For the first
time since the inception Of the Goa;
strike in the Paint and Cabin Greek
field In Kanawha county. the strikers
applied the torch. Between the hours
of 8 and o'clock several Of the strik
ers slipped into the mining camp OF
Holley, on Cabin Creek, and burned
the barn Of the coal company.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
kentucky Crops show Improvement.

( -
Commissioner OF Agriculture New
man has made the crop report
for September, saying the re-
port on corn shows an improvement
and indicates yield of 92.8 per cent,
as against 84.5 per cent for the month
OF August, IA increase of S.3 per cent.
Dark tobacco shows condition OF
SIG per Cent and hurley Is even bet
ter, showing condition Of S7.5 per
cent.
Out OF total crop yield in Kentucky
Of money value Of $110,000,000, the
corn and tobacco crops represent $685..
100000. The conditions reported in.
dictate splendid yields Of the largest
money-valued crops Of the state.
The second crop of potatoes shows
an acreage of 90.7 per cent, with a
condition of 97.7 per cent. An acreage
Of 97.7 per cent Of COW peas and 91.7
per cent Of soy beans, with a condi.
ton for COW peas Of "a per cent and
for soy beans Of 91.7 per cent, shows
that the KeAtucky farmer is beginning
to appreciate the value Of these two
legumes in his crop rotation. The pas.
ture conditions. continue splendid, a
condition of 1916 per cent being re.
ported, as does the condition Of gar.
dens, which is 95.7 per cent.
Taken as whole, indications are
for better crop for 1912 than has
been shown at any time during the
crop year.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
AZ ~
Press Association Meeting.

Taking advantage of the day and the
consequent gathering Of the news.
paper men of the state, the executive
committee Of the Kentucky Press as.
ISOLATION held meeting in the Office
Of Secretary J. L. Dent, and selected
December 426 and ~ as the dates, and
The Seeibach as the place for holding
the midwinter meeting. A committee.
consisting Of Col. Rbbert j. McBryde
of The Louisville Times, chairman; c.
A. Gul1ion, OF the New Castle Local;
John Thomas, Lebanon Enterprise, and
J. Slaughter carter, Of the Louisville
Post, was appointed to arrange pro.
gram. The members Of the executive
committee present were E. D. Shin.
nick, of Shelbyville, president and
member ex-oficio; J. R. Lemon, May.
field; John Lawrence, Cadiz Record.
vice president of the association; Col.
Robert J. McBryde and J. g. Alcott.
Jeffersontown.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
a PayIno Guest.

: Prison Warden--It's Just been found
out that you didn't commit that crime
you've been in for all these years, and
SO the governor has pardoned you.
Innocent Man-Um--I'm pardoned.
am /?
Prison Warden-Y-e-s, but don't go
yet. I'll have to telegraph for fur
Their instructions.
Innocent Man-What about?
Prison Warden--Seems to me that
considerin you hadn't any business
here. you ought to pay the state for
your board.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

Puff Paste. To one pint OF flour
add one teaspoonful OF baking pow
der; mix in one cupful Of butter or
lard; wet with cold water. Roll thin
and line tart cups Fill with filling.
Filling. -One cupful Of sugar. Juice
OF one lemon. one egg, piece Of but
ter size of walnut (melted). Beat to.
gether thoroughly. Use one table
spoonful for each tart
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Some Snake story, This.

There is saying that blacksnake
will kill any poisonous reptile that
comes In its way. Mr.. j. D. Weather.
ford, who lives in the Egypt country.
this county, stands ready to verify
that statement. "a few days ago he
went into his orchard, and in STOPPING
down to pick up an apple, he noticed
what seemed to be pile Of snakes.
Upon examination he observed that a
blacksnake had coiled around a cop.
perhead. and had swallowed the head
Of the latter.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
struck Dumb In pulpit.

Port Jefferson. Z. I--Rev Henry B.
Elliott, the oldest alumnus Of New
York university and Union Theological
seminary. was struck dumb while oc-
cupying the pulpit Of his sons church.
He Is eighty-nine years old and has
been minister for over seventy
years.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Will TAKE STRAW VOTE
POLITICAL CANVASS IS TO BE
MADE or THE ENTIRE
COUNTRY.
J. v. Sullivan Will Have Charge Of Il
in West Virginia For the
Newspapers.

Charleston.-A political canvass Of
the entire country has been arranged
by chain Of newspapers which is ex.
pected to indicate the trend of politi
cal sentiment in what is probably rec
ognized as the most complicated po
litical situation since the days of the
civil war.
1t has been arranged to take and
tabulate test ballots on the presiden.
tial contest through the use of the
secret straw ballot and West Virginia
is included in the list Of states where
a straw vote will be taken, not only
on the presidency, but on the govern
orship. J. ". Sullivan, of Charleston.
political writer, will be in charge Of
the arrangements. Mr.. Sullivan said
that the straw vote in West Virginia
would be taken through staff men and
local correspondents as well as cam
vassers and that every precaution
would be taken to guard against inn
proper voting.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
The Supreme Court.

4 TIC 0uPICfuG SOuIts 80 e
In the supreme court, the causes
of State VS.. FraIey, from Ca
bell county; Pomeroy National
bank. from Cabell county, and Nc
Lanahan VS.. Mills. from Mercer coun-
ty, were submitted for decision on the
briefs filed before the supreme court
at Charles Town.
The cause of the State VS.. Taylor.
from Mcdowell county, was continued
generally.
The causes of Mills VS.. N. & w. r.
r. Co., from Mercer county; Clark VS..
Nickel, from Monroe county. and
Shires VS.. Boggess, from Monroe coun-
ty, were argued orally and submitted.
J. o. Henson, assistant attorney gen
eral, is representing the state in the
criminal cases at this term. A. W..
Reynolds, Of Princeton; L. G. Ander-
son, Of WEIGH, and J. w. Arbuckle. Of
Lewis5urg, argued cases.
State VS.. Merrill, from Tucker coun-
ty, was continued to the fall special
term. and Thorn VS.. Barringer, from
Jefferson county, was continued to the
January term.
Shipley against the county court OF
Jefferson county, was argued orally.
Dewey Deputy vs. Kimmell, from
Mineral county, was continued.
y
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
A Rural Retort.

Observation-Disclosures does this road
60 to?
Farmer Smart-It hasn't budged an
inch in my time. mister.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Can Not Meet In Trouble Zone.

Complaints. which are hardly likely
o bring the desired relief. are being
made by officers OF the knights Of
Pythias of West Virginia with refer
ence to the refusal of the military to
permit Of the holding Of lodge meet
ngs by the subordinate lodges Of that
order. in the zone covered by martial
aw. Two OF the biggest lodges affect
I'd by military rulings are Eskadale
and Mucklow. No body Of men IL
permitted to assemble in the territory
ansler military supervision.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Handy to Have Around.

Are you one of those who believe
the dog Is mans most faithful friend 2"
Il must admit that am not"
Then you, / take 1t. do not keep
a dog?"
"Oh, yes, keep one, but not be-
cause / like the brutes. 1t happens
that the one we have always bowls
numerically when my wife tries to
sing. Judge.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
To illustrate.

Example as well as precept was fur
nished to the youthful autograph fiend
who wrote to one of the worlds rich
est men, asking for an autograph
sentiment" and enclosing two-cent
stamp for his reply. Over His Oppu-
ency'sNsignature came the prompt re-
sponse-on postcard:
"A penny saved is penny earned
-Lippincott's.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Tomato salad Win Cheese.

Pick and slice the tomatoes and
arrange in salad dish.a Make
dressing Of oil, white wine. pepper
and salt and stir in some grated Par.
mesan. Pour this over the tomatoes,
let stand on ice for is minutes or 50
before serving.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
How Doctor Hevped Lawver.

II certainly think these profession
al men play into one another's hands"
What do you mean by thatf"
"A doctor charged for advising me
to get right out into the country, and
while there, In order to kill time, /
made love to rural maiden, and now
I'm paying lawyer to defend me In
breach of promise se'-Satire.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
OF Course

He-"Is Miss Goods hair artificial!.
She-"No, it's human hair"
He-"Silly, mean Is 1T her ownw
She-"Certainly: it's bought and
paid for.'-The Coyote.
Paradoxical.
do you notice how oddly people
are talking about the weather."
what do you mean?"
They are so warmly praising this
cool summer"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
In GAY New York.

Uncle Ben had just returned from
his first visit to the metropolis.
How'd you like the city?" inquired
the loungers at the corner grocery.
"Fust rate" replied Uncle Ben,
"on'y they's 80 many men wearin' uni
FORMS at everybody looked like either
bandboys err p'licemen."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
prawIno the line.

From this point" said the man in
the front seat Of the automobile. bring
fng the machine to stop, you get
good view Of Pittsburgh proper"
"I'm sure" spoke up the prim mat
ron in the back seat. that's the only
part OF Pittsburgh we wish to see!"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
NOTHING 10 II

IT suppose you met your fate while
you were away" exclaimed the ro-
mantle girl.
Il got engaged eight or nine times"
responded the practical damsel. III
that's what you mean"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Business wooIno.

$50 Jimsy married rich mans
daughter. Do you think he really val
ued the girl herself?"
"oh. Jimsy's all right ON valua'
lions. Took her at her par value
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Hampered.

Now, my dear young lady" said
the professor. you are going out into
the world. Ny advice to you 10 this:
Be yourself"
"Td like to, professor was the I'M
expected response. but my dress
maker wont let me"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Wise.

Lottie-"Hoy does that candidate
on the surffaagette ticket get so many
votesg"
Hattie-"She addresses her s0-year-
old constituents as girls Life.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
The Evidenced.

Il thought you told me you were
paying for an auto?"
$50 I was"
Il don't see any auto"
You haven't looked In the right
place. Go look in my grocer's gar
age"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
STATE UNIVERSITY is OPEN.

Morgantown, w. va.-The West
Virginia University opened Wednes
day OF this week with 4 large attend.
ance. Tuesday was registration day.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Easx hx comnarlsor,.

Eyes, / once travelled all over the
country with troupe Of trained
dogs"
Didn't you find them difficult to
manage 7"
II used TO think they were hard to
manage, but I've changed my mind
since Eve been managing a troupe Of
operate tars."-Judge.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
a Time for silence.

IF woman il young and beauti-
full what more should she want?e
Perhaps she shouldn't want any
thing more, but II you haven't any
money III your pockets don't eek herr
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Ex-Gov. Maccorkie Is Homo.

Ex-Gov. William A. McCorkle, who
is still power in West Virginia poll
tics, got back on the Mauretania Of
the Cunard Line after four-day OBJ
servation tour Of parts Of the British
Isles. Gov. MacCorkle has intended
remaining two weeks over there, but
the bad weather and the fear that
things were not getting along right
at home drove him back, and having
once made up his mind to come, he
couldn't get away soon enough
/ Il got hold of fellow over there
and told him to get me berth ON the
next steamer" remarked Gov. Mac
Corkle at the junction Of Peacock al
ley and Rubberneck lane in the inter-
walls when passing acquaintances
would let him speak seriously, "and
he went out and brought back one for
an eight-day steamer, an inside room.
at 1925. / wouldn't have it, and man.
aged to get the doctors room on the
Mauretania.
"But people in London, Americans
/ mean, were just piling over one an
other in an effort to get berth on a
Homecoming steamer. Why, / knew
one man who offered $3.50 for second
cabin passage on the Mauretania, with
the proviso that he be able to take
his meals in the first-class saloon.
He had a ticket for steamer sailing
week later, too, but it was not soon
enough for him. However. he didn't
get on the Mauretania."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
An Old story.

A little lamb in Wall Street frisks,
On profits hopes to cram;
But Wall Street. by some clever twists,
Soon frisks that little lamb.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
a. Y. Q. W. LODGE SESSIONS.

Elkins, w. va.-The A. u. o. w.
Grand Lodge is in session here this
week, with large attendance.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
keeoIno Il Dark

Eve-"what was my name before I
was married."
Adam-"I'll tell you some time: we
are trying to keep It out Of the pa
pers.s-Satire.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Ready to obIIae.

Little James, while at neighbor's.
was given piece of bread and butter.
and politely said, Thank you.'
That's right, James," said the LADY,
II like to hear little boys say Thank
you"
We'll" rejoined James, III youwant
to hear me say 1t again, you might
put some jam on It,"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Different Material.

The business man looked the grad
uate over casually.
II have no position to offer you." he
said.
you misunderstood" responded the
graduate. What / want Is job"
Two minutes later he was at work.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Such 10 Life.

Full many a man Of modest worth.
Who has no wish to own the earth.
Would be content with little fiat
But oftentimes he can't get that
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

Mrs. Henpeck-Has your brother
Charlie Joined the Don't WORRY
Club?'
Mr.. Henpeck-He isn't eligible.
Mrs. Henpeck-Why not?
Mr.. Henpeck-He isn't married yet!
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
What wIllunn Ml.asd.

Their laughing eyes and cleaning curis
We dearly like to note;
Alas, there were no chorus girls
When Shakespeare lived and wrote.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
LETTING wen Enough AIone.

Yes, was held up by three thugs
when was In New York recently"
why didn't you holler for help"
"Oh, thought hadn't better"
Were you afraid the police would
not GOMEZ"
mo, was afraid they would"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Joe Was Really Great.

TT seems to me there are certain
things which Wordsworth has said
better than anyone else has ever said
them"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
At the sideshow.
Kicking

Whats the ossifed man kicking
about?"
He's got 4 stiff knee.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
What Wordsworth's that?"

ooh, Bill? I never met him.
used to know Joe Wordsworth, and.
say, he was some ieft-handed swatter
believe me-"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

Mrs. Askitt Cat the mountain resort,
temperance hoteD -Every day yCu
men make several trips to see the her
NIT. Where is he?
Mr.. Askitt-Sh! He's the bartend-
ar
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
FINE CROPS IN Ky.
SPLENDID CONDITIONS SHOWN
BY REPORT or COMMISSION
Err NEWMAN.
Conditions as Whole Better Than at
Fay Time During the
Crop Year.

Frankfort, Ky.-Splendid yields Of
the largest money value crops of the
state are Indicated by Commissioner
of Agriculture ]. w. Newman In his
monthly report just issued, the figures
being based on letters from corre-
spondents on conditions up to Septem-
her /. The conditions are shown to be
better than at any time this year, es-
pecially as to corn and tobacco.
The report says: The report on corn
as of September l shows an improve
ment, and indicates yield of 92.S per
cent for the month Of August, an in
crease of 8.3 per cent. Dark tobacco
shows condition Of 81.6 per cent and
hurley is even better, showing a con-
dition Of S7.5 per cent. Out Of total
crop yield in Kentucky of money
value of $110,000,0O0 the corn and to-
bacco crops represent $8S,000, 900. The
conditions reported indicate splendid
yield Of the largest money value corps
OF the state 4
The second crop Of potatoes shows
an acreage of 907 per cent with q
condition of 97.7 per cent. An acreage
of 1857 per cent shows that the Ken
lucky farmer is beginning to appre-
ciate the value of these two Iegumes
in his crop rotation. The pasture con-
ditions continue splendid, a condition
of 1915 per cent is reported, as does
the conditions of gardens, which is
95.7 per cent. Taken as a whole, indi-
cations are better than have been
shown at any time during the crop
year."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Quorum Of Geological Survey Fails to
Attend.

On account Of a quorum not being
present the meeting Of the State Geo
logical Survey, which was scheduled
to take place was not held. The only
members present were Gov. McCreary
and Representative L. B. Harrington,
of Richmond State Geologist J. B.
Hcetug fled with the Governor re-
psst sa5wing expenditures for the
month Of August. The next meet
ing is scheduled for October,
when It is hoped quorum viii be
present.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
LII n N V V g q . !

You are probably aware that pneu- moila always results iron 2 cold. but you neser heard Of cold resulting n pneumonia whe1 chanlberlain's Cough Remedy WAS used Why take the risk when this remedy may be lad for trifle2 Fur safe by all dealers.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
COMPTON IS
 HELD BY JURY
tContlnued From Page one)

death. Freeman told his mother Compton shot him, and about that girle
 Dr R. c. Davis, a physician, at tended Mack Freeman at hospital. Did not know Freeman personally. Waited around so If opportunity came inc could assist in operation or in helping the wounded man. Dr. Davis described the wound
 Mrs. Fannie Ezell was called. She operated the Cincinnati hotel where the tragedy took place. Mack Free man stopped at her house Was pres enl when he was shot and saw him shot identified Compton as the man who shot him Hale was with Comp ton Hale and Compton came in fine the morning and asked for Freeman and witness said he was not there, They searched the house and witness opened the door for them Freeman nor the girl were either there Hale said we will get him anyway" and they went away. Witness never saw the girl until Sunday night. Comp ton talked nice to Mrs Ezell and said he wanted to take her back and wit ness said all right Witness told Compton and his son there was no need of trouble and Compton said he did not want trouble, Compton said to witness they would talk with Free man about #, and witness phoned to Freeman to 20 up and talk. Hale and Compton and girl were together and Hale told the girl she had to go or he would handcuff her and make her go. Freeman came in and told her if she didn't want to go she did not have to go. and witness reached for Freeman and the shot was fired Hale put Compton's arm in his own and they went out Freeman says. For eod's sake don't shoot me and more, and called witness "Aunt Fanny. Compton had black gun In his coat pocket that morning when he came to her house When Compton came in the afternoon he had his gun still. Hale said when he came first. q want Mack Freeman" Hale had his pistol in his right hand at time of shooting. Compton had his hand on his gun and dropped it to his side after he shot. Hale never said any thing to Compton about not shcoting The bullet fell on the floor by the side of Freeman's body.
 On cross-examination said Freeman ro0med there at times only Comp