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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-04
General Hoke Deed.

General R. F. Hoke, Confederate
officer, who 1t is said, was General
Robert e. Lees personal choice to
sccceed him in event he was killed
in battle, died at his home in Lin
colnton, NJ e. yesterday
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
Convenes i'm Huntington on the 10Th
Instant.

Conyenes i'm Huntington on the 10Th,
Instant.
The State Cow ntion Of the Dem
ocratic party meets in the city OF
Huntington on the 18th of July,
when the State Democratic nomina-
tions will be made. It will be large
" attended from all over the State,
for it is a conceded fact that West
Virginia. will go Democratic this year
by a large majority. Hon. William
r. Thompson will be nominated for
Governor without opposition and will
sweep the State in November. Keep
your eye on West Virginia and you
will see 1t give a record breaking
majority for progressive Democracy
in the coming election.
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MOUNTAIN STATES BASE BALL.
they Are Now Getting Down to

Sure Enough Business.
The League has reorganized and
Ia now stronger than ever before
They have their teams we'll organic
ed and will play ball better than in
the past. Our Base Ball enthusiasts
are working hard to give our people
the very best sport to be had in
base ball and they should receive a
liberal support. Watch the dates
for the future, games and prepare to
see some of the best games yet. Be
certain to attend the next games in
this city and go out to the park and
do your best roofing for Williamson.
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Just the kind of beautiful stock
ings a girl wants depends on just
the kind of contents she has for
them. New York Press.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-04
Dad and the Modern Baby.

kissing the baby is now strictly
forbidden; also totting it on ones
knee. A man might as well be faith
er to a piece Of Dresden china, for
all the pleasure fatherhood will
bring him. Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-04

Mr.. Bryan has certainly helped the
party from getting a gold brick,
even II he 10 not for free silver now.
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Clarlx's Telegram to Wilson.
Just leaving for Washington.
congratulated you on your hard
earned victory and will do all can
to elect you.
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A Feeling.

And yet, do you know, we cannot
help feeling that this same old Con-
stitution will wear quite while
yet. Omaha Bee.
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After this convention excitement
we can return with joy and graft
tude to the fascinating allurements
OF baseball.
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"says Wilson to Marshall. +

Governor Woodow Wilson sent
following telegram to Governor Mar
shall Of Indiana, who was nominal
ed vice president: "Sincerest con-
gratulations shall look forward
with pleasure to the associations
with you as my runninglmate."
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1HARsHEsT CRITICIM--

Has come to Wilson because OF
his greatest literary effort, his i've
volume History Of the American
People Certain views he expressed
in this work concerning immigration
made political capital for his oppo-
nents.
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WOODROW WILSON
SCHOLAR AND
POLITICAL ECONOMIST.
Now See EN- Climb Into Wilson's
Band Wagon.
BORN

BORN
At stanton, Va, Dec. 28, 1856,
son of DR.. Joseph r. Wilson,
Presbyterian minister, and grandson
of Judge James Wilson, long the
manager of the Aurora, a leading
Democratic journal in Philadelphia,
then the national capital His early
life was that of quiet, studious
young man.
EDUCATED
At Princeton, which he entered in
|1S75. Was graduated in the IA
nous class Of 1879, of which forty
two of the 122 graduating were
Honor men," haveing an average Of
80 per cent. or better for the four
year course, Christened Thomas
Woodrow Wilson, 1t was when he
entered Princeton that he dropped
his Christian name and became
known as Woodrow Wilson.
LITERARY ABILITY
Developed in Wilson early in his
college career, when he beanie editor
Of his college paper. Early gained
reputation as debater and orator At
% contributed to the International
Review an article entitltd Cabinet
Government in the United States.
MARRIED
In 1883 to Miss Ellen Louise Ak
son. of a prominent Georgia family,
two years after he had opened law
Office in Atlanta after having gone
through the law course Of the Uni
yersity of Virginia. Took two
year course iH science Of government
at Johns Hopkins university.
WON FIRST SPURS
As an instructo at Bryn Mawr,
where he remained until 1890, when
he accepted the chair of jurispru-
dence and politics at Princeton. In
1902 he was elected president of
| Princeton.
CONTINUOUS CONFLICT
Between Wilson and college trus-
| tees marked his term as president.
He urged progressive ideas. His
friends termed the controversy ia
Iconflict between progressive and
/ democratic president and the forces
Of privilege and aristocracy.
RESIGNED--
| As head Of Princeton in Septem-
Der, 1910, to accept New Jesey DEM
Iocratic nomination. for governor and
was elected following November
PROGRESSIyISM--
In its last word marked Wilson's
first year as governor. He forced
through a Democratic assembly and
Republican senate a direct primary
and election law, which took the
organization Of both parties In New
Jersey out of the hands Of the bosses.
He is one of the stanchest support
ers of the initiative, referendum and
recall.
HARSHEST CRITICIM-
Has come to Wilson because OF
his greatest literary effort, his five-
volume History Of the American
People" Certain views he expressed
in this work concerning immigration
made political capital for his oppo-
I
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Hopes Party WIN Never Regret It.

1rVT5tS n ttEtF VIII @NNsNF INtf|FUN It's
The honor Is as great as can come.
To any man BIZ the nomination Of ri
paity," said Woodrow Wilson, es-
Lecially in the circumstances. | hope
! appreciate it at it's true value but
Just at this moment feel the tire
ineDdous responsibility it involves
even more than ! feel the honor.
= hope with all my hearf that the
iarty will never regret it,,
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NOMINATED

For president of the United States
by the Democrats at Baltimore July
2. 1912, after a deadlock, fofty-six
ballots being necessary to make
choice.
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Mr.. r.. M. Pinson and family, Of
this city are visiting relatives in the
city of Portsmouth, Ohio.
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-17
Obituary..

Jesse James Berry was born in New
Brookland May 19, 1890, and departed
this life on the morning of Christmas
day, 1911, being 21 years, Z months
and g days of age. He was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lem Berry, who
are now residents of Swansea. His
remains were laid to rest near Swan
sea.
The writer knew the deceased quite
well when the family resided in New
Brookland. Jesse was general favo-
rite among all who had the pleasure
of knowing him. His death was very
sudden and unexpected. he being sick
only short while. His family are
sadly grieved by his death. No longer
can they hear his soft and welcome
footsteps around their family fireside.
He has left vacant chair in their
home and family circle-a stiffness
that is almost unbearabl but amid
all there still remains h sweet assur-
ance that the life Of this dear boy has
merely passed from this life into the
great beyond to be forever with the
blessed Savior.
The family requests the writer to
return thanbs to their neighbors and
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-17
Court Adjourned.

The court of general sessions came
to close on Saturday night, after
having disposed of many cases during
the week.
In the case of Barney Reeder, who
was charged with assault and battery
with intent to kill, which was in prog
ress when we went to press last week,
the jury failed to agree and mistrial
was ordered.
Lawrence Robertson, a negro chsrg-
ed with murder, it having been al
legged that he wrecked passenger
train at Swansea on the morning of
November 6, last year, causing the
death of the engineer, was found not
guilty.
Robertson was ably represented by
Ex-senator Sharpe and Barrett Jones.
This was the last case of the week
and court adjourned sinidie.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-17
New Judges Elected.

The joint assembly of the two houses
on Friday made the following cleo
tions of circuit judges:
For the End circuit, Hayne F. Rice,
of Aiken, to succeed the late Robert
Aldrjch.
For the 4th circuit, Thos. H. Spain,
of Darlington, to succeed Associate
Justice R. @. Watts.
For the 9Th circuit, Frank B. Gary,
of Abbeville, to succeed the late Judge
j. g. Klugh.
For the 18th circuit, Judge J. W.
DeVore, of Edgefeld, reelected.
For the 18th circuit, Judge s W. G..
Shipp, of Florence, reelected.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-17
Card From DR.. Harding.

10 My Friends in Lexington County:
I take this method off bringing to
your attention to the fact that for
your special accommodation and con-
venience have opened a frstclass
dental Office at 1881 Main Street, Oo-
lumbia, over M. L. Kinard's. clothing
store, where you will find at all times
competent and scientific dentist, my
associate, DR.. Whitehead, who, with
a lady assistant, will attend to you in
most polite and gentle manner, if !
am not present.
shall also continue my Office near
Hyatt's Park, should you desire TO
comedy the dirt road in your buggies:
lean be communicated with by letter,
phone or telegram at my expense.
Phone No. 612.
Call an6k see our new and modern
office and get prices whether you have
work done or not.
Your true, tried, and ''painless"
hisnd,
DR.. g. r. Harding.
Columbia, 8. G.. Dee. 18, 1911.
~ Dermozone, the great hair
grower, il for sale at the Bazaar.
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The Citizens Telephone company is
erecting temporary Office on the lot
adjoining the burned building. and
the local system will be working in
fnll operation soon.
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In New Quarters.

We wish to announce to our friends
ard customers that we have opened
up, temporarily, in the Department
Store Building. We have new line
of Drugs and Chemicals, which we or
dered by wire, and are prepared to
serve you with the same promptness
and skill as when we were in our old
quarters. Your continued patronage
will be appre reciated.
We wish to thank all those who
kindly assisted in removing our goods
on the morning of the fire, and to all
others who helped to preserve our
property.
The Kaufman Drug Co.
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friends for the many kindnesses shown
them during the short illness of their
departed son.
A Friend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-17
Land For Sale.

I offer for sale my place containing
1876 acres of land near Macedon. For
terms, etc., apply to
Mrs. Lula Gunter.
Inn Ctce1man on
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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-06-06
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Secret Service Chief Will
kins, puzzled over tho theft of the Gov
ernment's cipher, calls to his aid Detec-
tibe Pinkwell. They think they have
discovered a new cipher, when the office
boy, Brockett. tells them its The Dta-
mon Cipher and starts for the ball park.
CHAPTER II-Brockett. Chula Lon
Kan. a Siamese, Ramon Solano. a Cuban.
together with some twenty other young
sters practice baseball playing until dark.
One of wilkins stenographers is seen TO
pass q paper to mysterious stranger.
CHAPTER HAS outcome Of Brock
ett's cipher, the ball player and Solano
are engaged by government for myStori-
Gus mission. Yazimoto. mysterious Jap,
calls on Brockett.
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plete proceedings. 1t is now to ask
what shall you. being victorious, do
with US, being honorably defeated?"
II suppose" responded Brockett,
that We ought to have you run in.
Still, that might cause unpleasant
complications. ! don't care TO have
the morning papers-and everyone
who reads them-fully posted as to
the reasons for your attack upon me,
Mr.. YaZimoto. On careful considera-
ton Of the whole affair, ! am strongly
tempted to let you go. Don't you
think that would be best, Ramon"
The Cuban gave unqualified assent.
They didn't get what they were
after, Harry, and they did get a trim
ming that they won't forget in a hur-
ry. Let them be on their way, and in
a hurry"
Brockett conducted his prisoners to
the door, and dismissed them with a
ceremonious bow.
Goodnight, Mr.. Yazimoto. Come
again"
The Filipino limped sullenly away.
but Mr.. Yazimoto turned, with a smile
hat illuminated his SCARED face for
an instant.
Goodnight, Mr.. Brockett. You have
been most %honorably generous. 1t
may be SO, sometime, l have excellent
opportunity to repay. Goodnight"
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bat against that ball that Mickey
turns up somewhere along the road,
and makes good on all he said. Is it
a hot 2H
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bat against that ball that Mickey
turns up somewhere along the road,
and makes good on all he said. Is it
a bet?"
Il can use that bat" answered
Brockett. land that seems an easy
way to get it. All right-consider the
bet made"
Mrs. Brockett-Bertha," cried So
lano, Il solemnly book you as my wit
nesses. You are to see hat Harry
pays up, and that he hands over the
genuine ball, not something he buys
downtown and palms of to save his
treasures"
Discussion of the route to be fol-
lowed and of the outfits needful for
the trip occupied the youngsters till
late into the night. 1t was promptly
agreed that the greater part of what
ever might be required for Mexican
journeyings could be bought near the
border, and that it would be foolish to
carry a heavy bulk of any kind during
the earlier stages of tho trip. The
packet Of yellow-backed bits, of
course, was counted up, and found to
amount to rather more money than
Brockett had ever handled, even in his
famiiy's more affiuent days. There
was $4,000 in the packet, and Brock
EFT attempted to make al equitable
division, only to be negatived by the
Cuban.
Keep it ALL" said Solano. Il will
take as much with me. Remember,
this is my vacation, my summer holi-
day. Your government cannot pay
my expenses. No, no. | won't take
It,"
Have your own way" Brockett an
swered. Il know | cannot make you
accept anything when you are so anx-
ious to spend your W money. Don't
you think we should, at least, arm
ourselves before starting? We can
get horses and heavy weapons in
Texas or New Mexico, but how about
a small revolver, or something OF the
sort, to carry when we leave here?
We may not have seen the last OF
Mr.. Yazimoto and his Filipino friend"
Exactly" assented Solano. II
think | have just what we need. L
happen to own two curious little
French pistols. They are four-shot
guns, perfectly flat-half an inch at
the thickest part. Instead OF having a
revolving cylinder, they have a four
barrel device, II above another, and
it automatically rises as each shot is
fired, bringing a fresh cartridge In
line with the muzzle. They throw a
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25-caliber, steel-jacketed ball-small,
of course, but with plenty of pene-
trating power. It seems to me that
those are about what we need-any-
how, I'll bring them over in the
morning"
Sounds great to me-" said Brockett.
We'll, then, let's return TO discussing
our route. Question before the house:
How to reach the Nogal Ranch within
eight days, and yet to cover as large
an extent Of country as possible, and
in as criss-crossed, intricate a fashion
as we can"
why not go to New York;" sug-
gested Mrs. Brockett. You could
throw almost any pursuer off your
track In the mazes of Manhattan, and
then take your choice of an immense
number of trains when you wished to
resume your Journey"
"The idea is excellent" said Solano.
1--WE could give ever your esteemed
chief the slip in New York, / believe.
Then go north into Canada, west to
Chicago, and keep turning on our
tracks-with due regard to the pass
age of time-and 30 regulate our trav-
els as to arrive on the Mexican border
one day inside the time limit. Doesn't
that seem feasible?"
Entirely" Brockett acquiesced.
I'VE will make New York the real
starting place of our adventures, then.
How early can you get up tomorrow"
II will rout you out Of bed ct six."
asserted the Cuban. PETER set the
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alarm so that | won't brighten you all
to death when | begin to ring"
And, with a few CHEEKY bits OF nom
sense as parting ~sallies, Solano start
ed home, leaving Brockett to a final
study OF the cipherpenned instruc-
tons.
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course, the long chance. Also l do
l hear your collegians speak thus
the rough stuff that I may accom-
plish the honorable purpose. You un-
~derstand, l have nothing Of doubt, my
wish. l must accomplish what I am
required to do"
Il understand you perfectly, Mr..
Yazimoto. You wanted to get certain
documents from my pocket, and
thought they would doubtless be in
that pocket when | stepped out into
the dark"
You speak Of perfect knowledge.
Mr.. Brockett. So We make you in
the unconscious condition, using no
force greater than essential. But be-
fore we can take what we required
from your pockets, we are attacked.
We are overpowered. l, myself, am
expert in the jiu jutsu, but while I
am occupied seeking for your pocket
this boy, this young Samurai, for he
most honorably great as n fighting
man. spring upon me, seize me by the
ankles, and throw me PROSTATE, SO
that the jiu jitsu cannot aid me-"
Mike McKane gurgled gleefully.
That's one trick youse overlooked,
Mr.. Yazzy," he chuckled. You get
a guy round the ankles, n give him
II jerk-why, say, a baby could
throw Jack Johnson! One Kid in New
York did sling Jack Johnson that way,
a little newsboy-aw, say, 'scuse me,
Harry. I'm hornin' in on yer game"
Mr.. Yazimoto eyed the stocky mes
senger, not at all resentfully.
1T was honorably SO, as the boy
explain. | shall remember that at.
tack-some time l may make estima-
BILE use of it. | am thrown down with
this assault of the boy, Mr.. Brockett-
then you return to sensibleness, and
| am with great speediness defeated"
How about your friend, Mr.. YAH
motor" put in Solano. He didn't
seem to have any jiu jitsu ready for
me. | followed Mickey through the
door; your partner tried to stop me,
and one good kick brought him down
in a heap, Couldn't you have picked
a better helper?'
Mr.. Yazimoto looked rather ruefully
upon his associate, who had not
opened his mouth since entering the
house, and was simply nursing his
bruises.
my friend" said the Japanese, rs
not what you would say of experiences
In personal encounter. With the bolo,
possibly, he should do admirably well,
but he has not of sufficient skill for
honorable battle"
Hes no Jap, ell right" commented
Mike McKane, studying the silent pris-
oner.
mo. Not of Nippon" exclaimed Mr..
Yazimoto. He is of long, long dura-
ton my friend, however, and for many
reasons he is in accompaniment with
me this evening"
Filipino, l should judge" re-
marked Solano. Let me talk to him"
The Cuban spoke briefly but emphatic
ally In Spanish, and the prisoner re-
turned a short and equally emphatic
answer. SolanO looked somewhat crest
fallen as he translated.
He says" interpreted the Cuban
youngster. that he has no informa-
ton TO give me; that Mr.. Yazimoto
can do all the talking necessary. and
that | am a renegade and a dog to
be mixed up with Yankee pigs"
There was a general laugh, in which
Mr.. Yazimoto joined as heartily as
anyone. Then the Japanese looked up
at Brockett with a quizzical air.
The explanations are honorably
finished, Mr.. Brockett. You have now
the fullest comprehension Of the com
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CHAPTER v.

After the vanquished Orientals had
departed. Brockett and Solano pro-
ceeded to- investigate the thick en-.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-22
STORM IS FOLLOWED BY BEAUTIFUL WEATHER
Puts Good Season in the Ground-Fne for Farmers and
Rauchmen are Not Injured in the Least-Rairoad
Traffic Hndeed.

Tuesday morning about 300
O'Clock the wind came down on
Lubbock from the north and
continued till about day break
when clouds appeared and fine
rain began to sprinkle down a
little later turning to hard dry
snow. About eight O'Clock the
storm struck us in earnest. The
wind blew and the snow came
down thick and fast from that
hour till about one o'clock. The
high wind which accompanied
the snow caused it to drift about
to such an extent that it is hard
to determine with any degree of
accuracy the amount that fell,
but conservative estimate we
believe would be between five
and six inches. The storm was
followed Wednesday by fine
weather and the snow is melting
fast.
From reports that come to US
over the Panhandle and Plains
country generally. it appears
that the entire country has re-
ceived a good soaking again.
This puts a good season in the
ground which is welcomed by
the farmer, while there was
still plenty of moisture in the
ground for general farming,
still the moisture of this spell
will be an advantage. The land
that had already been turned
will be the better off and sod
breaking will be extended still
further into the season. The
season will be a blessing to the
ranchmen too, for it will insure
early grass and coming as it did
will not hurt the stock to any
great extent. North of here
there has been some delay of
railroad traffic but in this section
the traffic has not been inter-
fered with and the trains have
been making it to Lubbock as
regularly as common.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-22

forts needed to restore the
schedule.
Heavy winds carried the snow
in almost binding sheets from
the breaking Of the storm until
it ceased in the afternoon. rend-
ering progress on the streets and
sidewalks not only uncertain.
but painful and tedious as we'll
Reports from all sections of
the Panhandle bring informa-
ton of the generality of the pre-
cipitation, and all the farming
population is rejoicing over the
thoroughness Of the seasons that
mean so much to the wheat
growers of the Plains country.
This precipitation, it is said, will
supply water for the lakes and
ponds and assure the livestock
against shortage in the
summer. = Amarillo Daily News.