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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

OF Pubic Works has used the State
funds for the purpose of assisting A
bank in which the state treasurer
member OF the Board, was a stock
holder, and in the success Of which
others close to the state administra.
tion we're directly interested; and If
in doing so the proper care was not
taken to see that the state deposits
were properly secured; and IL the
bank examiner, who was the Reoub1i-
can state chairman and very close to
the administration, did not discover
that the banks condition was ua-s
sound and that the States money
was being used in an unusually large
amount to assist the bank, what as
|surance is there that new Board OF
Public Works composed mainly Of the
members of the present Board, would
exercise any more care of the public
funds in the future than 1t has in
the past?
/ Unusual favoritism was shown to
the Fidelity Banking and Trust Com
|pany by permitting it to retain de-
posits to the extent Of 5000, which
lis far in excess Of the deposits II
lany other bank in the state, with pos
|sibly an occasional exception. In
fact the deposits at a short time be-
| fore the failure of 6he bank had been
about $125,000, and had even ex-
decided this amount at times. The
bank had not been noted as par
lticularly strong one and it's chief
claim upon the State as a depository
I for the public funds seems to have
been friendship of its officers and
stockholders for the State admfnistra-
ton and the friendship OF the admir-
Iistration for 1t.
The Record They Stand On.
Auditor Darst, Treasurer Long and
Superintendent Of Schools Shawkey
are seeking reelection, basing their
claim for office upon their records as
public officials and this is their rec.
lord: AS guardians of the public funds
they permitted $4,000 of the States
money to be kept in bank whose
condition was so unsafe that 1t was
finally compelled to close its doors,
without adequate security and with 2
bond which is regarded as practically
worthless, merely to favor the stock
holders Of the institution, one of
whom was a member Of the Board of
Public Works and is seeking re-elec-
LlOn 10 the OIIlCS Oh treasurer, carry
ling with it membership in the Board
of Public Works. M
| If the taxpayers OF West Virginia
have no interest in what becomes Of
their money after it is paid to the
State and db not care whether the
State officials ar men who will prop
Ierly care for and safeguard the public
funds they may consistently vote for
the reelection of these members OF
the State administration.
But If the taxpayers desire that
their money, after it is paid into the.
State, shall be carefully protected and
guarded as though it were ones priv
ate property, experience SHOULD teach
Them that the men who are now; In
Icharge of the States financial affairs
jare not the ones to- be trusted in
the same capacity again. It is for
1.-THE voters to determinej ether, they
want their money properly taken care
LOT or whether they, desire IT used to
bolster up insecure financial institu.
ltions for the sake of stock holders who
are in position to- use the public
funds in this manner, s4ss sl4r Y
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

believe in the most thorough and
pitiless discussion public ques-s
lions. Keep the air clear with con-
slant discussion Woodrow Wilson
at Buffalo, Labor Day.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31
SHOULD THE PEOPLE ELECT THEIR OWN
OFFICERS?

During the last eight years, the following Of
fices have been created by the Republican Legisla-
ture of West Virginia not one Of which Is elective
by the people. Every one of them is appointive.
The salary and expenses of every one of them are
paid by the tax payers. All OF them form parts of
Il great political machine that has been built at
Charleston under the smooth, political workman
ship of The Republican Bosses.
State Tax Commissioner
Salary by the year .ti...'..3 4,VoVUJ
His Clerical Force, per year ............ 26,00O00
A Banking Commissioners
Whose salary by the year is .....s..... 2,50o09
ERIK Ills Clerical Force, per year ........ 100000
Pardon Attorney
Whose yearly salary is ....... 10000
Ills Clerical Forge, per year ........... 10000
A Game Warden, whose yearly salary is. 10000
His two assistants at $500 each per yr.. 100000
Their expenses allowed per year ....... 100000
Whose annual salary is ~ 100000
His force and expenses per year ....:. 100000
First Assistant Attorney General
Annual Salary ....,....... ...........,. 2500U0
Second Assistant Attorney General
Annual Salary NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 250009
State Board of Control
Three members at $4,000 each per year. 100000
Their expenses and clerical force ..... 100000
State Board Of Regents
Three members $1,000 each per year. 100000
State Libranian-
Whose annual salary is ....,....,...... 100000
Commissioner of Public Printing
At an annual salary of ...,......... 10000
lolal Po4fOU.ou
r.. .k:rr.a 4..~
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31
Republican Rule in West Virginia
figures From State House Books Show That it Costs Millions
More to I1nn the State Government Under Republican
Rule Than Under Democratic Plan Of
Economy

OPEN THE BOOKS AT CHARLESTON.
The Total Appropriation for the Entire
Administration of the last Demo
cratic Governor which ended in 1896,
TO defray all expenses of State Gov
ernment amounted in Four Years to. 1854 $4,000
The total appropriations for the Admin
istration of Governor Gasscock, have
amounted to .,.......*,....... 026559o
Increase in cost of Machine rule in West
Virginia paid by honest tax payers Of
Ill political parties ................ 47oSs75oo
An increase of nearly 200 per cent il 16
years, The increase in population
during the same period was about 40
per cent.
The total amount paid to all State Of
fcers, their clerks and assistants, in
cluding special attorneys fees, and
Legislative employees for each year
under the last Democratic Governor,
only Observation-Disclosures. 83G32 90
Total amount paid for same service by
the Tax payers, for each year of Gov
ernor Glasococks Administration -. 914,90900
An increase in salaries clerk hire and
special attorneys fees, paid by tax
payers per year Observation-Disclosures. 231,277.00
Nearly 400 per cent increase in salaries
and CLERK hire in Is years, while the
increase in population has not been
over 40 per cent
In other words, il has cost the people
Of West Virginia .............. 1259G3GOo
IN salaries and c1eff hire for the state
Officers alone, DURING 4he Machine
rule of Governor GlassaQck The
same services were rendered by the
last Democratic state OFFICERS and
their CLERKS. Hnder q Democratic Ad ~
mnisrati0n of four years for $3.50. 334,528.00
What have the taxpayers of West Virginia
caiyed under Governor Glasscock that they didn't
receive under the last Democratic Governor?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

For there is a God in the heavens:
there is justice in the souls Of men.
Woodrow Wilson at Hoboken. Sepf.
81, in Senatorial Primary Fight.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31
Has Little Hope
Of Second Term
AUDITOR DARsT REVELS in PAY.
ROLL WHILE HE is STILL
I'M OFFICE.
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS a
YEAR PAID TO HIMSELF
AND HIS FAMILY.

Evidently fearing that one term
would be all he. would ever get as
State Auditor, J. S. Darst seems TO
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

The Republicans haYing been in control Of all
branches of the state government from 1897 to 1910
II might prove interesting to compare the amounts
paid out of the General State Fund in 1896, the
last year the Democrats had control, with the year
1910, especially the same relates TO the
salaries OF officers, clerks and other kindred pur-
puses. The figures are as follows:
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

] do not think that anybody is any
longer very much frightened by the
word radical" There are all sorts
of radicals. 1t depends upon the
kind ! am whether l shall be apollo
getic or not. If am cor
rectly informed radical means "rooti-
CAL" 1t goes to the root of the
matter-Woodrow Wilson at Hart
ford, Sept. rs.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

Nobody has ever brought the law
into contempt except those who took
advantage of it for their own private
purpose. Woodrow Wilson, New Jer-
sey Day, August, 1912.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31
How State Funds
Are Cared For,

USED WITH WORTHLESS sEcuR.
iTY TO HELP Boil TIER UP
INSECURE BANK.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

of Delegates, Regular Session, 1911, was 49, $3.50
Excess cost of last Republican House OF
Delegates over last Democratic House.. 176SS.5 so
The total expense of last Republican Sen
ate Regular Session, 1sos1 was ~. ss17o.so
Total expense Of Senate OF 1911 half Dem
ocratic .............. ........:.... 1z1s75o
Excess cost Of last Republican Senate
Senate Of 1911 half of the members of
which were Democratic ............,.. 1889. 80
Why should it cost the tax payers twice as much
for session of the Legislature under Republican
Machine rule, as for a session under Democratic
rule?
Let's try a Democratic Administration
sHolIl b THE PEOPLE ELECT THEIR OWN
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

pUSeS. The figures are as toHoWS:
Paid out Paid out of 1910
FOR WHAT PAID in 1910. in 1896. over 1885,.
Governors Office
Salaries of Clerks S 6,13349 100000 3,S3849
Auditors Office,
Salaries Of Clerks. 22,S7104 100000 15,87104
Treasurer's Office,
Salaries of Clerks 450900 100000 100000
Secretary of State
Salaries of Clerks $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
Clerk CT Supreme CT,
Salaries OF Clerks. 13,09916 1900. 1909 16
Attorney General
Salaries, Assistants 41,3G500 10000 100000
Labor, Capitol and
Grounds ........... II 70T50 1,1S652 16,52098
Game and Fish Warden,
Salaries Of .Asss ~. 2,25000 ....... 225000
con1'r Banking,
Salaries of Ass'ts. 10000 10000 100000
State Tax Comr,
Salaries, Clerks ..... so 1885 ....... 3070955
Pardon Attorney
Assistants, etc. l,f2658 l,12658
Fire Marshal u, e7.071G6 ....4.. 7,07166
Com'r Public Road
Clerical Help ...... 52s426 ....... 528426
Totals ....,.. .$166, 157.24 $1S,O85.52 $14S.o7172
Showing that the Republicans in 1910, spent more
for clerical forces assistants, labor at the Capitol
and Grounds, and for new offices created, in the
sum of S14807172, than the Democrats spent for
these purposes in 1896, and with the exception of
offices created by the Republicans, this excess
sum Of s14S,o71.72 spent for the same work eff
GENTLY performed by the Democrats in the year 1896
Tax Payers, is not your money being wasted?
COMPARATIVE EXPENSES or DEMOCRATIC
AND REPUBLICAN LEGISLATURES.
The total expense Of the last Republican
House of Delegates Irregular Session of
l9U9l was S47 $500
The total expense Of the Democratic House
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31
STATE EXrRAvAeANcE

let's open the books at Charleston, and sec where
ths avalanche of money went in detail
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-31

What have the taxpayers of West Virginia re-
! ceiyed under Governor Gasscock that they didn't
receive under the last Democratic Governor?
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06

instance. But what had those inn cent shop keepers in Oxford street and Regent street and around Pie cadiIly circus got 10 do with it?
 Tt was wrong il was disgusting. say il with full sympathy with the leaders and in full confidence im the honesty of their intentions, but they made q tactical mistake"
 "A military blunder' suggested Mir. G. R. Stirling-Taylor Mir. Taylor is a London barrister who has writ len some books, including one ell titled Leaders of Socialism" and who is joint author with Lady Warwick, II. G. Wells and others of book of essays on various phases of Socialism. He is accompanying Lady Warwick and will make a spec ial study of the pr gress of Socialism in the United States and Canada.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
How to Extract
 Water From Gasoline

nature. Gasoline strained through 1T is, therefore clean" in every sense of the word; and in any access Sory store tunnels can be obtained which are so constructed that the Altering surface is ample. the capa- city sufficient 10 maintain a geod fil- tering pressure. and the under side of the skin preserved from contact with any surfaces likely to obstruct the flow. Of course. the same pur. pose can be served by an ordinary funnel and a piece of lroe chamois, but there is the attendant risk that the upper side of the leather in one Altering may become the lower side in another, in which case solid i'm purities accumulated in the first fil- tering would be washed into the tank in the second
 The tendency of gasoline and wa
 Tn tendency If gasoline and wa if has been found practicable 10 use separating devices in which the wa Ter is simply trapped As the fuel IS poured it flows first to the bot tom of a suitably designed contain CT, and. having deposited there any water mixed with il, is caused to pass upward and through wire gauge 10 remove solids.
 The importance of securing clean gas line, and the possibility of dirt or water finding it's way into the tank after fl has been filled. have Id to the fairly common practice of inserting a filter in the pipe line between the fuel tank and the car burator. In most constructions this consists Of trap. situated below The level of the fuel flow. provided with pet cock fir drawing off ac- cunulated impurities and d gauge through which the gasoline passes upward on its way Co the motor.
 such devices are also easily pro curable and cost little to fit
 Though without practical signifi- canoe, it is a curious fact that Wa ter, the universal fire.extinguishing medium, is absolutely essential to combustion. Perfectly dry oxygen is incapable of burning substances which when traces of water vapor are present flame with almost ex. plosiye violence. IL is only note worthy that in the recent expert, meHts conducted under the direction of the United States department of agriculture il was found that alec hol diluted with one fifth of its volume of water was in no way in [ rior as fuel to the pure product Nor was there any separation of water in the carburetor T. l.. White
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06

Although steam is extensively used in the refinement of crude oil. the gasoline Cf commerce may be said to be singularly free from water In just as oil and water refuse to mix. which is fortunate circumstance for il enables such small quantities of water as may become accidental ly entrained in gasoline to he read fly removed by mechanical means Ii also affords a safeguard against dealers practicing the easiest Of all forms Cf adulteration and one 10 which the temptation will be great if ever alcohol shall come into gen eral use as fuel. this product and water mingling freely in any pro portion In the ease of gasoline. a tablespoonful or SO of water to q tanhul of fuel appears to be the extent of the trouble and the pres ence of this impurity. like that of dust, or filings must be attributed 10 accident or at Wors, to careless- ness.
 So far as concerns actual combus- tiou in the cylinder, he presence of much larger quantities of water than this would b quite harmless to put the fire out" Pr. lessor Banki. of Budapest. ran a motor some years ago into which, by means of a separate carburetor. he injected water during the suction stroke, with the result that heat which otherwise would have been rejected into the water jacket was utilized to con vert the injected water iutg steam during expansion The objection to the presence of water in gasoline is that, owing tn it's higher gravity and 10 the fact that il refuses 10 diftuse. if settles To the bottom of the fuel tank and finds its way thence into the float chamber of the carbret,r. where if forms an et fectual water trap, cutting off the supply of gasoline to the motor. Such water is also very liable to cause the carburetor to freeze up. the evaporation of the gasoline with which it is in contact tending to reduce it's temperature below fir r. ing D int.
 There is no recognized way of de tecttng tho presence of water in gasoline, nor is one needed, for il is simpler and quicker to actually re move any water present by Altering
 than to apply any test. The best fl;er is chamois leather. for, al though gasoline passes with the ut most freedom through this material it is impervious to water and, of course to any impurities of a solid
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
mExICANs CoNFIscATE GUNS.

MEXICO CITY. April 29 - After retaining in their possession for some days the consignment 0f 30.000 Amer lcau rifles recently unloaded in this city. the authorities who seized the weapons today surrendered them in 10 The custody of United States Am baSsador Henry l.. Wilson Appli- cations from American residents in .he southern republic had prompted the United States authorities 10 dis patch the rifles that American resi- dents migh' be afforded some means of defending themselves
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
WHOSE MARYLAND?

WASHINGTON, May 3. Pres- dent Taft will spend tomorrow in the state of Maryland. The primary elections will be held on Monday
 TRENTON. May 3. Governor Wilson will be unable to do any cam paigning in Maryland owing to a severe cold which he contracted this week. He has cancelled all of his engagements for the neyt sev- eral days.
 SALISBURY, May 3. Colonel Roosevelt is hurrying toward Mary land, where he expects to deliver many speeches during Saturday and Sunday.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
MISSISSIPPI AGAIN RACES.

NEW ORLEANS, May 1. - All the delta country of the valley at this point and the low-lying lands for many miles up the river are inundat- ed by the flood waters of the Mssis- sippi to depth never before reached. Every morning the water mark has crept up three or four inches higher than the line of the day before. Lack of means of subsistence promises to swell the list of fatalities in addi- tion to the untold record of drown ings. Rescurers in boats are re- doubling their efforts to reach the hundreds of people marooned on scanty unsubmerged portions of their farms
 ST. LOUIS. May l. Rain in falling here with no prospects of cessation, Reports from points higher up the river assure a still greater volume of water bearing down.
 CAIRO, H., May l. - Heavy skies and an incessant downpour at this point affords no encouragement to the stranded farmers in various parts of the adjacent valley.
 TOOLEY, La, May. l. - The flood dykes on the second levee gave way here today with the result that wide area of country supposed to be safe from damage by the river wa ters is covered to great depth.
 BATON ROUGE, La, May 1. - Rain is again falling at this point. The river level continues to raise.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
HOME RULE WELCOMED.

NOME, May ?. - The Nome fgloo of the Pioneers of Alaska has sent a message to Delegate Wickersham congratulating him upon the passage by the house of his home rule bill.
 The friends of Gilmore assert that the only opposition the Republican candidate need fear is that of the Socialist nominee, whoever he may be. The local Socialists are said to be in favor of supporting the candi- date who may be the choice of the party.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
Countess Comes to
 Preach Socialism


NEW YORK. March 19. - The Countess of Warwick, sharer of one of the proudest titles in Great Britain. mistress of historic old War wick castle, the enc time strong hold of EngIands famous King maker" came to America today 10 teach us to teach us what? Morals? Manners? Monarchism? How to behave in the presence of a king? No. Democracy Social ism, if you please.
 For Lauy Warwick is a Socialist spelled in capital letters and she doesn't hesitate to say so.
 Like all incoming aliens. her lady ship. before she was permitted to land, had 10 make a formal declara- ton of her intentions and her atti- tude on various subjects.
 Are you an anarchist?" was one of the questions on the printed form submitted to her.
 Not yet" she wrote.
 Lady Warwick is as mild man. nered an arstocrat as ever cut an undesirable acquaintance, or tried to scuttle a ship of state. Every inch an English great lady" she looked as she held her little court in the lounging room of the Maure- tania.
 Where is Lady Warwick? How can l tell her when I see her?" ask ed a curious American just emerging from the elevator, who wanted to see a real live countess and who had heard that she had emerged at last from her stateroom after painful voyage
 Her ladyship is in the lounging room,' said the accommodating stew ard. You can't mistake her, she's that stately" Among those who paid their respects was The Hon. Mrs. F. Gust" formerly Phipps of Pittsburg, as fine, handsome. healthy, charming and thoroughly English as only the American million heiress wife of a Britain aristocrat can be.
 What do you think of the win dow-smashing campaign, Lady War wick?" asked Mir. Gust.
 What a shame," replied the coun- tess emphatically. Such mis- take. Such an injury to the cause of suffrage.
 'I can see some sense now in smashing Mir. Asquith's windows, for
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
OIL STOCKHOLDERS,

NEW YORK. April 30. In the publication f the list of stoCkhold- CTS in the original Standard Oil con- pany it became known today that John D Rockefeller is sole owner of a block Of stock valued at S220,- Hub.UO0.
 NEW YORK, May | = Kerosene oil is quoted today thirty points higher than heretofore The Stand ard Oil company of the state of New York is responsible for the raise
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
WILL USE lNANlMATE REMAINS.

BUFFALO, May ?. - Dr, Roswell Park, the professor of surgery who attended President Mckinley at the martyrs deathbed has given to the world the details of a discovery which he declares to be of inestimable value 10 the medical world In some man ner the flesh of deceased humans will be utilized in restoring normal activity to different organs of liv- ing people,
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
TAFT lDOLlZES LINCOLN.

NEWARK, N. J., April 29 - In a private letter received by Robert Lincoln, son of the martyred presi- dent. is contained a reminder from President Taft to the Pullman pres ident that the latter's father consid- cred the centralization of federal power. further than mere unity of the various commonwealths under the present order of things, as utterly destestable. The missive alluded in this manner to the policies now ad Vocated by MT Roosevelt.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
A HAPPY MEMORY.

She-Do you remember that thir- ty years ago you proposed to me, and that l refused you?"
 He-Oh, yes. That's enc of my most treasured recollections of my youth"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
SENATE IS skEPTlCAL.

WASHINGTON, May l. - A hot discussion in the senate took place today when, in report from the president, it became known that MT. Taft is not at all worried by the ru- mors concerning Japan's intentions on American shores. Many of the senators declare that the reassuring conclusions from the president are entirely problematical
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
TAKE LID OFF

MINNEAPOLIS. May 3 The board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church of America. al a session of the general conference which is now in session here. recom- mended that the rules prohibiting dancing, gambling and theatre-going be abolished
The Alaska citizen., 1912-05-06
MASSACHUSETTS FOR TAFT

BOSTON, May l. With all pre- cincts heard from, il is seen today that President Taft is a strong choice in the primaries in this state. as his plurality over his rival, Theo- dore Roosevelt. is 3.600 votes When the outcome was made known to MT. Roosevelt the latter communicated his desire to his eight delegates-at- large that they give their votes to the president. Champ Clark swamp ed Woodrow Wilson in the Democrat iC primaries by a two to one vote.