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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
The Parkernburg state Journal,

The Parkersburg State Journal, a
naper that is valorously supporting
Taft for president, and Hatfield for
governor. is demanding that all 9TH
fr Republican candidates do as DIR.
Hatfield has done-come squarely
out for William Howard Taft. The
State. Journal gays that no man can
be in the Republican party and out
of it at the same time, and that the
man who is supporting Roosevelt
for president is not In the Republi-
can party
Without the Bull Moosers over
here in Mingo county the Congress
sional and State ticket is not in the
contest. There is only the negroes
and bosses left in the Republican
party.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

It is ridiculous to hear these Re.
publican blackguard sheets talk
about the Democratic slush fund
that is to be used in this campaign
1t is hard to understand how such
newspapers can have the impudence
to accuse others of using money in
campaigns when their own proven
record Is blackened with the use
OF corporation contributions by the
Wholesale. Are they not nice sci
to accuse others OF using money in
the corruption of the people in the
elections. It shows fraud on the
face of such pretention.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Yon Helm to Pay.
on IItIp ~ EHy'
The total expense of the
last Republican House OF

u
The total expense of the
last Republican House OF
Delegates tResHlar SEES =
sion Of 190g) was MI. $4i,285 90
The total expehse OF the II
Democratic sEfohse Of II
Delegates. Irregular SEES
sion Of 1911s was .... 29s597. so
Excess cost of last Republi-
can House Or Delegates
over Democratic House 1858. so
The total expense Of last
Republican Senate Reg
ular Session 1909 was SO 1000
Total expense Of Senate of
1911, half Democratic 17,1S7.50
Excess cost Of last Repab-
lican Senate over Senate
OF 1911, half of the mem
bers of which were DEM
OcTdtlc ...r.s.'. lS,SSZ.SU
Why should 1t cost the tax payers
twice as much for session of the
Legislature under Machine Repub-
lean rule as for a session under
Democratic rule?
Let's try q Democratic Adminis-
tratAon. isa
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Editorial Announcement.

According to his announcements
made on the street Yesterday. thu
Hon. Hub Ruckman viii. If there APP
nears in the nresent issue of this pa
Der anv further mention OF his un,
desirability as citizen, his malfea-
sance in the Office he so signally fails
to adorn and his absolute. unac.
nuaintance with the tenets Of honor
and decency, invade our Office this
afternoon and ram our vile sheet
down our untruthful throat. He will
also leave wife and four children
Poykville fArk) Weekly Clarion,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

Our Democratic speakers in Will
hanson on last Monday were in a
happy mood and made some true
statements that went home to the
people. They told all the good Re-
publicans and Bull Moosers that
now is the time to climb into the
Democratic band wagon and strike
out for better government in the
State as we'll as the nation. 1t is
true, this is the time to join the
party of progress and greater liberty
to the common people. Now is the
opportunity to join the party that
will legislate for your best interests.
Come now to the Democratic party
which will Welcome you and lead
you into the fold OF better govern
msnf. -
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

The renegade machine Is prompt
ing its henehmen to claim 1000 ma
iority in Mingo county preparatory
to voting Illegal negroes and stuffing
the ballot box. We ask the white
people of the State to discounte-
nance such fraud upon our people.
|It is a disgrace upon our region and
a mockery of the franchise.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

It is looking better every day in
Mingo county 1t is getting SO that
you can hardly get fellow to ac-
knowledge that he is a Republican
The Bull Moosers have no fears on
this score for they feel confident they
have the old machine party busted
into flinders. e erybody sees that
in the state as well as in National
politics.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
out for Congress.

Now tnat Walter Graham has de-
clared himself candidate for Con-
gress IN the 9th Virginia district
against olenlp. we ought to makt
renewed effort in this district to
elect Beavers and defeat Hughes.
Let it be said that we have enough
white men in the 9Th Congressional
district Of West Virginia one time
in our political history to elect a
congressman
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

Wilson is pre-eminently a man
who does things. And he does them
without putting himself under obi
cations to men like Plat or Quay
or Finn, men like Hartman or Per-
kins or Paul Morton, obligations that
would tie his hands when other pub
lie duties are to be performed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

1t is amusing to hear these stand
pat Republican newspapers abuse
the Bull Moosers and then ask them
to vote for the Republican State
ticket. 1t is certainly great joke
on the Bull Moosers when they ac-
cept such a proposition.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

The people ought to admire Will
son for his manly courage and high
stands I'd of self-respect He is care
full as 10 his conduct and refuses to
be lead into conspiracies of any ma
ture. He is open and frank In his
expressions and dares to speak for
the right when it is necessary. You
always know where Ito find him on
any question.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
BRYAN WILL TRAIL ROOSEVELT
To Make Tour OF Western States at
His Own Expense.

William J. Bryan has notified
Democratic national Headquarters
that he will start on a speaking tour
OF the Western States following
closely on the trail OF Colonel Roose-
welt He will make the trip at his
own expense.
Mr.. Bryan will open at Denver.
After that he will make addresses at
all important points where Colonel
Roosevelt has spoken in Colorado,
Utah. Montana, California, Nevada,
and Wyoming returning to Lincoln,
Nebb., on October Q.
From that date until the end Of
the campaign he will speak in the
Middle West and East under the
auspices OF the speakers bureau of
the National Committee and at the
committees expense.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

The Bull Moosers of this county
want a local ticket, but n they fail
to getl it they will have to vote the
Democratic ticket. They ought to
do that any way when it comes to
voting 1.-THE State ticket.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
WHY Not President?

The Chicago Tribune queries as tc
whether Woodrow Wilson should be
called ''Dr" or prof" Why moi
Pres? That was his designation
at Princeton to the exclusion. Of the
two lesser handles. Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

This is the year for the young
man to cast his fortunes with the
Democratic party. The old party IS
starting out on new career Of pro-
gressiveness and promises to- remain
in power for the next twenty-five
years. Join the party Of Jefferson
and help to make your country a
place Of contentment and prQsperi-
ty.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
Are YOU a Progressive"

Do you want President Of the United States
who will be obligated to other interest than that
of the people, and who will place the welfare Of the
country before that of the expiOters?
If you do, you should freely contributes your share
toward the success of Woodrow WiIson--who IS de-
pending on you and not upon your enemies to n
nance the cause he representswhich is your cause.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

Let 1t be understood that we must
have an honest election in Mingo
county or none at all.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

Do good to thy friend to keep
him, to thy enemy to gain him.
BENJAMIN r'ranklin.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
JUDICIAL.

For Judge of 22d Judicial District:
CHARLES II. JONES,
of Mingo County.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
MINGo COUNTY TICKET.

For Prosecuting Attorney:
S. D. STOKES,
For the Legislature:
FIT WILLIAMSON
For Sheriff:
LEE CURRY.
For Assessor:
ROBERT L. HARRIS.
For Member of County Court:
WILLIAM T. MEADE.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19


and TO the that he
obligated
through to
So. toward the is
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

WILLIAMSON DISTINCT TICKET
For Justices of the Peace:
j. F. KEYSER.
w. z. CANTRELL.
For Constables.
WILLIAM WILLIAMSON.
LLOYD ALLEY.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET
For GOVERNOR
W. r. THOMPSON,
of Huntington.
For Attorney General:
THOMAS BLEDSOE,
of Charleston.
For Secretary Of State:-
HAL w. DUPUE,
of Richie County.
For treasurer:
IGNATIUS DRENNEN,
of Wheeling.
State superintendent Of free schools:
L. W. BURNS,
of Fayette.
For Auditor
w. F. ALEXANDER,
of Jefferson County.
For Commissioner of Agriculture
w. D. SE1NN,
of Barbour.
For Congressman at .arge:-
BEN HElNER,
of Pendleton County
For Electors at Large
GILBERT D. SMITH,
of Taylor County.
VIM. H. SAWYERS,
of Summers County.
BEN BUTCHER,
of Wood County.
For Congress Fifth District:
JAMES F. BEAVERS,
OF Wayne County.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
COMMENT ON THE
 ORRIS-CABANISS NJJpTIAJ

Following an announcement of the en- gagement of MT. Jelks Cabaniss and Mice Elizabeth Morris. the Times-(;azette nuh- lished in Tuscaloosa. made these pleasan mt comments.
 'Tuscaloosa friends will be greatly ip- terested in the above announcements as the groom to be was al the universitv for several years, and was one of the most prominent and popular students during his college days. just as he is one of the most prominent and popular of the Alabama alumni Mir Cabaniss is the son of Mr. F.. H. Cabaniss. one of the foremost men at the Birmingham bar and is himself a member of the distinguished firm of Cab aniss & Bowie. His mother was Miss Dixie Jelks a noted Alabama belle, and sis ter of former Governor Jelks.
 He took a high position in the uni yersity both in his studies and in the various college activities, being a suh- professor in the English department the year after his graduation and taking law also, receiving his diploma in one year with considerabl credit
 There was evident in his college days that strength of character and thc3e qua lities of fine leadership and splendid mental yigor that have characterized him in these few years since leaving school and which argue much for his future success. He is one of the ablest men the university has turned out in several years He made himself felt in social life in Tuscaloosa, in athletics and other col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
JUNGLE ALEX" DEAD

To the hundreds of Presbyterlans in the Birmingham district, and many Christians Of other denominations, the death of ''Od Uncle Alex" the venerable janitor of the First Presbyterian church, yesterday morning, will be the cause of sincere re- gret.
 For more than 10 years Uncle Alex has directed the building and cared for the property of the church. He was beloved by the old and young alike, and his bright smile and twinlSling eye kept up the spirit of many discouraged workers through the trials of church work.
 Constant in service, Uncle Alex and hls faithful helpmate. Aunt Ella" have swept the church. built the fires and done all the hard work that goes with a big downtown church. Death came to him yesterday morning just as he prepared to rise and go about his duties of preparing for Sundays services.
 Uncle Alex will be remembered as the old negro philosopher who was inter viewed by The Age Herald every morning during the session of the Presbyterian general assembly in his church during 1908, and who expressed many quaint say ings about the eminent divines who were in attendance. Under his pillow when he died was the Bible which was presented to him by the moderator of that body.
 He had great hopes that his church would grow into a great institution. Only a few Sundays ago he said to one of the classes in the overcrowded Sunday school, This here church has got to build place for you boys. I'll start the election with a dollar out uv my own pocket. Thursday night he and Aunt Ella pre- pared a lunch for the boys of the Terminal club, whom he loved as his own. and his last words to his boys was a cherry good night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02

ton, Miss, where several attractive af- fairs, notably a bridge tea given by Mrs, Hargrove, and several luncheons compli- mented Mrs. Clements. They have spent the week in Demopolis.
 Mir and Mrs. W. A. Bibb, Miss Mary Bibb and Miss Kitty Bibb, after spending the winter at Terrace Court, have re- turned to their home in Decatur.
 Mrs. Robert Ingalls of Bellefontaine O., is the guest of her son, MT Robert l. Ingalls,, and Mrs. Ingalls,.
 Mrs. c. NJ. Hanley and her little son. Richard Randolph Hanley, have gone to Montgomery to spend a week or ten days with relatives.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. Sidney J. Hart are pleasure seeking in Hot Springs, Ark They are guests of the Arlington hotel.
 Mrs. L. Peyets and daughter are guests of the Eastman hotel in Hot Springs, Ark
 l.. NJ. Smith Is recent arrival at the Eastman hotel in Hot Springs, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
'AGEE COMMENTS
 ON CROOK CASE
Says He Does Not Know Mir. Crook and Is Not a
 Witness in Case

w.. C. Agee, chairman of the excise commission, said last night /fegardins the Robert T.. Crook case in police court.
 T did not have any altefcation with Mir Crook and do not know him. l did not know of what he had said about me until about 10 days after he had said it. I understand that he used some pretty strong language in two or three cases regarding the excise commission, local newspaper and myself and when he made those statements in the place of Al Camp bell, Campbell had him arrested.
 ''I don't know anything about the case and have not been summoned as wit ness in 1t. l do not know Crook even by sight. l don't know that l have even ever seen him.
 The case has been set for trial before Judge Hugo l.. Black in police court Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
NEW COMMITTEE ON
 INDUSTRIES TO MEET

Y. L. Yancey chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee on the location of new industries, has issued a call for tho first conference of that committee on next Tuesday morning at Il o'clock in the di- rector's room of the Chamber of Com meree building. The purpose of this meet ing is to assemble the members of the com mittee for a get together discussion of the forthcoming years work and tentatively outline future methods of campaigning for new manufacturing plants for the Biz mingham district The members of tht committee are; Y. l.. Yancey. chairmanA Edward s, Moore, ]. A. Gorham. John e Lusk and B. B. Burton. A full attendant
 is urged and session, of effective q
 ference Is slated for this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
DOLLY DESCANTS UPON THE
 "WOOD FIRES OF LOVE D
Can Cupid Be Enticed Thus?Maybe Although His Majesty l and Comfort Arent Always Running Mates-Some Peo- 1 pie Think That Blazing Fire and Just We Two Is the Best Possible Medium to Cement An Acquantance-Leap Year Possibilities
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

.so steam heated apartments aren't really taking the place of the old fash toned love in cottage" Miss Petunia Angeface observed, laying aside the morning paper "I've just been reading a communication from somewhere up in Delaware, that the girls in certain town have grown tired of being taunted about no weddings taking place there during the last year. and they are going to see what they can do to entice Cupid to call around
 'You mean it's Leap Year" said Nancy with sigh. Do you think Cupid can REALLY be enticed?. Come now. do you?"
 Indeed I do, and I think those girls uo in Delaware must have had good ad- visers. See!' Miss Petunia returned. ad- justing her spectacles and reaching for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
LIQUOR COMPANY
 REFUSED TO PAY RENT

Atlanta, March 1.-Enactment of the Georgia prohibition law and the result ant outlawing of the liquor traffic does not relieve liquor companies of the city of carrying out contracts made before the anti-saloon law went into effect, accord ing to a decision of the state supreme court recently handed down. The case was that of a concern here which had leased property to a liquor company After the latter was put out of business it re- fused to pay rent, saying 1t was able to do SO only by violating the new state law The court decided against 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
EQUAL SUFFRAGE
 MEETING TO-DAY

The meeting of the Equal Suffrage league, which will take place this aft ernoon at o'clock at the parish house. Church of the Advent, will be an un- usually interesting one for both the men and women. The distinguished young at torney, MT Clement Wood will give a talk on the Criminal Laws of Alabama, - with the following subdivisions: (a) "The Age of Consent" (b) Husbands Liabil- ity for Crime Against His Wife," (c) Husbands Liability for Crimes of His Wife"
 MT. Wood is a young man of unusual culture, and is able to handle the ques- tions of the address with distinction. He is a graduate of Yale. Not only are the members of the league expected at the meeting, but both men and women who are interested in the subject are always invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
MISS BARCLAY
 A BRIDGE HOSTESS

Tn compliment to MT. and Mrs. John l.. Henry of Guntersville, who have already been the recipients of number of de- lightful attentions. Miss Flo Barclay en- tertaned last night at bridge. Carna- lions and lilies made a lovely floral scheme, and to add to the attractiveness of the evening a musical programme was presented impromptu by Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Bruce and MT. Summers.
 A book was the prize awarded for tho score and the guest of honor was pre- sented with handsome drawn work cen terpiece. dainty luncheon closed the evening. Those who enjoyed the pleas ure of Miss Barclays hospitality and the privilege of meeting MT. and Mrs. Henry were Miss Sarah Neill, Miss Patterson Miss Genae Bell. Miss Nell Millburn, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Bruce. Mr. Holland Cox. Mir. McGlathery. MT. Summers, Mir and Mrs ode Neil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
KILLED IN DISPUTE
 IN MOBILE COUNTY

Mobile, March 1.--At Big Creek, in the western part of Mobile county, late yes terday, Louis Freeland shot and killed David II. Mabee with B caliber revolver after dispute over the ownership of some logs that the former had seized on an attachment. Clarence Mabee, q young son of the dead man, attempted to revenge his fathers death and attacked Freeland.
 F'reeand knocked the boy senseless with hi, revolver and then gave himself up to inc sheriff, claiming self defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
"A QUAINT PLAY

Chicagoans, who are much interested at the moment in the question of equal suf- frage, are laughing over an amusing slt which was presented there last,week for the benefit of one of the many charities of that city. It is called "a modern moral- ity play, written by Pro and Con-" and the present absorbing question of equal suffrage is the discussion. The play was written by Mrs. James Keeley, the tal- ented wife of the editor of the Chicago Tribune. and Mrs. Horace Martin another clever member Of society, in the North Side set who, as has been indicated sey- eral times before in these columns. are in the throes of deciding this suffrage question for themselves. Many meetings nave beef held, and the pros and cons have been so busy that the sketch was suggested to the minds of the two women. both of whom are blessed with keen sense of hilmor. The slIit was named "Somewoman; Her Quest of the Vote. and the characters included are Time. Spirit, Freedom. Nolady, Somewoman. Conservatism, Fashion, Race Suicide and Someman
 In the original cast was Mrs. Joseph Winterbotham, Jr., formerly Miss Eleanor Hali, whose husband will be remembered. by the way. in Birmingham as the guest several years ago of MT. and Mrs. Rich ard Johnston, and Mrs. F.. B. Hatcher. Mrs. Winterbotham assumed the role of 'Tashion." Mrs. Keeley, whose home was the theatre in which the play was pre- eented was "Somewoman," who persists fin remaining on the fence in the ques- ton: Mrs J. Arnold Scudder formerly Miss Alice Barrett, was the ''Time Spirit. and Miss Lucy Blair was Freedom Mrs John Alden Carpenter. formerly Rue Win terbothan, had the comedy role of No
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
BILLIARD SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING

The Hlliard Literary society of the Central High school held it's regular meet ing Friday afternoon. The club was en- tertained by well prepared debate, Re solved, That Immigration to America Should Be Abolished" The affirmative was upheld by MT. James Beattie and MT Garath Hagan, the negative by MT. Clifton Canterlou and MT. Everett Harris The judges decided in favor of the affirm ative. A number of new members were present. After reports of the various officers and talk by Mir Haywood, a member of the faculty, the club ad- iourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02

lady, one of the best bits in the perform ance; Mrs. Cecil Barnes tMargaret Ayers) assumed the duties of Conservatism. and Mrs. Laird Bell tNatalie Fairbanl<s) of Race Suicide" The lone male role of "Someman was taken by Mrs. Kellogg Fairbanks in the first production. but after the great success of this performance 1t was repeated, and in the second MT. Fred erclS C. Bartlett, one of Chicago's scions of wealth, who has won fame as an artist. assumed the character.
 This play, it's cleverness and it's suc-
 cess, suggests that something similar
 might be essayed by the local Suffrage league, whose treasury has never received much consideration, but might be vastly benefited by the presentation of a bright little sketch written and presented by local talent. There are oceans of wit and origi- nality here that might be, called into play By the collaboration of pros and oons'' one may imagine that the monotony of Lent could be lessened, or the gayety of the subsequent season greatly en-
 hanced, and fund raised. too, for the Suffrage league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
LADIES OF ST. ANDREWS
 TO CONDUCT MARKET

Lent is always favorite season for church benefit affairs. Recognizing it's seasonableness, the Ladies of St. Ani drews church expect to conduct a mar ket of tempting and salable articles to- day at the home of Mrs. J. D. Oliver, 1928 South Twelfth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
THE LAx-FOs WAY

If you had medicine that would strengthen the liver. the stomach, the kidneys and the bowels. and at the same time make you strong with a sys temic tonic don't you believe you would soon be well?
 That's Tine Lax-Fos way"
 We ask you to buy the first bottle on the money back plan, and you will ask your druggist to sell you the sec- ond.
 It keeps your whole insides right
 There is nothing else made like Lax. Eos.
 Remember the name-LAX-FOS.