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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIRST CHURCHoF CHRIST. SCIENTIST
Services every Sunday at I015 a, N
in the Knights of Pythias hail Wednes-
day evening services at 1880. Reading
room open Saturday afternoon from two
to four O'Clock same place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
ADVENT CHURCH.

Sabbath school, 1880. Church
1880. d. Wood, Elder.
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The
National Grange

Conducted by Charles NJ. Gardner. Editor
of the National Grange, Westfield. Mass.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
|MsKEAFfGHEN


HEN man will trust his
wife with his name his honor
and his children and will not trust her
with his purse, II is easy to see on which
he puts the highest value
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
Baptist Church

Pra yer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30
Rev. j. w. Priest, Pastor
702 Woodwork Ave
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
NJ. K. CHURCH

Morning service al 1000; Sunday
school at 80; Junior League at 800 p.
NJ. Epworth League al 80 p. IN. Even
ing service at 7 80. Mid-week service at
1880 Thursday evening in lecture room
Of church.
REV. W. T.. DoTY, Pastor
724 State Stree
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IeEA.e.-- Iza,<t.eN-.
iZZ9M.T7FGnEN
i2sEE&3ABENET
March.

&C speak,
Wild, stormy month. in praise of thee!
Yet, though thy winds are loud and bleak,
Thou art a welcome month to me.
Bryant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Must Have Faith.
To believe a business impossible IL
the way to make 1t so.-Wade.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
Where the Gray Hairs Came From

The attitude Of the commanding
generals of the North and the South
toward each other, after the final
surrender, writes Mr. Thomas Mel
son Page in his recent book on Gen
eral Lee, is one that the world re-
garded with establishment. and that
Americans may forever look back
upon with pride. In illustration,
Mr.. Page offers an engaging anec-
dote from Longs memoir of Lee.
It appears that on the afternoon
of the day Of the surrender at Apo
mattox, Meade paid friendly visit
to Lee at his headquarters In the
course OF the conversation, Lee
turned to Meade, who had been as
ISOLATED with him as his officer of
engineers in the "old army" and
said pleasantly:
Meade. years are telling on you.
Your hair is getting quite gray
"Ah, General Lee" was Meade
prompt reply. that is not the work
Of years. You are responsible for
my gray hairs"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
ROOSEVELT FIGHTS
S0N-|N-LAW IN OHIO
Colonel Directs That Congressional
Candidate Oppose Lonsworth.
Rough Rider Unmoved by Appeal
From representatives.

Bringing news that there il to be
Roosevelt party congressional candi-
date in every Ohio district, Repre-
sentative Nicholas Longworth return
ed from Oyster Bay Not even the
first district in which Col. Roose-
velt's son-In-law is seeking reelection
will escape the attention of the Bull
Moose
While Longworth would not talk
for publication, he did convey this
information to one of his friends on
the Ohio delegation and every mem
Der, Democrat and Republican, was
advised that he would have to reck-
on with the Bull Moose candidate
In his fight for reelection.
1t Is stated that Longworth went
to Oyster Bay as envoy extraordina-
ry from the Republican members Of
the Ohio delegation. They thought
that the ex-president son-in-law
would be able to induce the colonel
to keep out of the congressional con-
tests In the state. Naturally 1t was
believed Col. Roosevelt would not
want to embarrass a member of his
family.
But Col. Roosevelt was unmoved
by the appeal from his son-in-law.
He appears to be particularly eager
to build up new party organization
in Ohio and Is confident that he can
carry the state. He has been receiv-
inp onna yar,Y" annnIr o;n0 a1v;nac
from his lieutenants there and after
the national convention at Chicago he
expects them to begin organizing in
Ohio.
Longworth will remain on the
Republican ticket and make a fight
against all corners. Now that his
father-in-law has decided to place a
Bull Moose candidate in the first
district, Longworth will become more
aggressive in his support of Presi-
dent Taft. 1t Is understood that he
will take the stump speaking not
only in his own district but through
out Ohio
Although President Taft has made
it clear that he would not interfere
in the choosing OF Republican can
didate for governor of Ohio to take
the place made vacant by the decfi-
nation OF Judge E. B. Dillon, Ohio
congressman at the White House
discussed reports that brought in the
names Of several prominent Repub-
licans. Among those mentioned were
former Representative Ralph Cole,
who was recently appointed legal
adviser to the controller of the cur
rency; Warren G. Harding of Mari
on, O., and r. B. Brown of Zanes-
vile, the candidate for lieutenant
governor
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
Illinois and West Virginia.

Said Col Roosevelt:
Illinois progressiyes have met
the issues exactly right. They are
working to nominate candidates
for governorship and for other
state officers, who, when elected
by the people, will stand on the
progressive national and state
platforms for the fundamental
principles Of popular government "
In that state, Deneen declared in
favor of Taft and promptly the
Roosevelt people announced them
selves against Deneen, and the Col
onel says that the progressive, or
"Bull-Moosers, did exactly right."
1t is not our put in, but it does
seem to be logical and right, if there
be anything in the Colcnel's claim
that the new party has absolved it
self from both the old parties. Why
should the new party, which was
born because Taft is wrong, his plat
form wrong, and his nomination
fraudulent, help state ticket that
supports Taft? But in West Virginia,
how is it.? The state nominees are
supposed to be for Taft, but do they
say so? If not, are they for Roose-
welt? If they fear to come out for
either, are tifey not too cowardly to
be trusted? But, horror of horrors,
how can they even hesitate in, sup
porting Taft? Are they RepubH leans
If they support Roosevelt? Are they
progressives if they support Taft?
Are they big enough to manage West
Virginia If they have no politics and
dodge between the national parties
and issues? No wonder the voters
are laughing at the spectacle and
wondering how large will be Wilson's
majority Charleston Gazette.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
$4,000 Even On Wilson.

The first bet of any Importance on
the coming presidential election was
recorded Friday when William Patch
of the firm Of Blackwell & Patch, fur
niture dealers, posted $1,000 to bet
on Gov. Wilson at even money. Mr..
Patch's only stipulation is that Gov.
Wilson must live and run for the
presidency. Bruce Miller, a local
sporting man, took $500 OF the
$4,000 and promised Patch that he
would take $500 more.
II will bet any amount up to $10,-
000," said Mr.. Patch, that Wilson
is the next President of the United
States, and my money will still go
on Wilson whether Roosevelt runs
independently or not. ! have been
wagering on presidential elections
for the last twenty years, and have
yet to pick loser, and in this in
stance / feel as though | already
have the money In my pocket"
Mr.. Patch Is not a professional
betting man and seldom wagers ON
anything but elections --Chicago
Telegram.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
POSTPONE Trial.

The definite assertion was made
by leading members of the Senate
that the trial Of Archibald of the
commerce court will not be underta-
ken by the senate court of impeach-
ment before next fall. The question
was not decided when Archibald APP
peared to answer charges Of the
house of representatives, but vote
will be taken on the matter before
the end of the week. The maximum
strength Of the senate during the
tariff fight last week was sixty-six,
two thirds Of the total membership.
Many senator's are panning to leave
Washington shortly after the first Of
August
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
Paint Creek Trouble.

The rioting in the Paint Creek dis
trict is as defenseless as it is deplo-
rable. from whatever standpoint it
Is considered. The striking miners
have been without employment for a
long time, and no doubt many of
them are in state Of mind border
ing on desperation With other men
brought in to take their places, un-
der the protection of armed guards,
1t Is easy to understand how rabid
agitators have induced them to &C
eept the doctrine of force. There
ought to be some means provided
by which such troubles could be ar
bitrated before the situation be-
comes so desperate.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
Thanks the Voters.

Matewan, W. Va, July 25th, 1912.
The Progressive West Virginian:
Please allow me to thank the
Democrats Of Magnolia district
through your paper, for the honor
bestowed upon me by selecting me
as their district chairman through
this coming campaign. Assuring
them that j stand ready to co-ope-
rate with them in any right and hon-
orable way to help to lead the party
to success this fall.
| want to hear from every Demo-
cratic voter in this district advising
some plan for the betterment OF
the principles of Democracy, and I
want to see who will be first n each
voting precinct to volunteer to or
ganize a Democratic club, for | am
going to offer a premium to the first
man that organizes Democratic
club at each voting precinct. ] want
every Democrat to go to work and
make another Democrat and have
him ready to vote on next Noyem-
her, for ! never saw more material
to make Democrats out Of than right
now for the Republicans have no
leaders and if they did have they
have nothing to promise the people
but high prices. Oh, you laboring
man, how much longer are you
going to stand for this outrageous
unreasona able condition.
If you are tired of this condition,
please remember there is refuge
only by going to the polls this fall
and casting your ballot for Woodrow
Wilson and the whole Democratic
ticket down to our Constables J. G..
Terrell and Harry Chain.
J. H. ROBERTSON.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
in
Y. NJ. G. A. NOTES.

Secretary O. H. Carrier, has re-
turned from Lake Geneva, Wis,
where he attended the Y. M. G. A.
Training School He reports a very
pleasant time.
Rev ]. T. Johnson has received a
call to the secretaryship of the Min
ers Dept. of the Y. M. c. A. at De-
Gotta. W. Va. He left Monday to
look the field over.
International Secretaries H. o.
Williams and G. X Roper, visited
the local Association last week in
the interest Of the Y M. c. A. Chap
lei
Mrs. George James visited her
home folks at Zurich last week.
Mr.. Albert Rathburn of Gallipolis,
o., has accepted a position with the
u M. G. A. as book-keeper. We wish
him every success in his new field
S. W. Hurt. our genial Store Man
ager, made flying visit to Hunting
ton last week.
Many needed and helpful inn
provements are being made about
the building. Thanks to the popular
and efficient Secretaries D. B. Grubb
and A. L. Chain. .
The plans are out for the Y M
c. A. Chapel. Bids should be mailed
to A. L. Chain, Secretary.
The trustees reserve the right to
reject all bids.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
HON. JAMES F. BEAVERS.
Democratic Candidate for Congress
From This, the FIFTH District.

Democratic Candidate for Congress
From This, the FIFTH District.
The acceptance of the nomination
and the pledge of Hon. James F.
Beavers to the people of this Con-
gressional district appears in ano-
Their place in this newspaper Mr..
Beavers is well and favorably known
all through this district and 1t Is
confidently believed that he will
make winning race and redeem the
district from Republican machine
rule. He is one of the people and
Is in every way identified with the
masses in their fight for better and
and local. Reared in the faith of
Democracy, to the manor born, and
a self-made man of unusual popu-
larity, he ought to sweep the dis
trict against man whose record is
wrapped up in all kinds of political
ehicanery and fraud. His announce
ment to the people of this district is
honest, broad and liberal and will
appeal to the impartial voter 1t mat
tiers not sof what political faith.
Reared right here in the mountains
OF West Virginia he knows the needs
of the people and would know how
to represent them In Congress. The
chances for his election are excel
lent and 1t only needs vigilance on
the part of his supporters to win
victory in November. We shall keep
our readers posted on the Congress
sional race as 1t progresses.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
Roosevelt Wants Clean Cut Out
Party.

Col Roosevelt is determined to
have a clean cut party with none OF
the funeral procession attachments
of the old Republican party and he
says he will have none OF it. He
claims that the Republican party, of
steam roller fame, robbed him at
Chicago. and he wants none of its
tainted reputation attached to the
Bull Moose followers. 1t is very
plain that there is no manner of
way to combine Rooseveltism and
Taft monopoly in West Virginia. 1t
would make the whole political ex-
bibition on both sides a farce and
a deception. You cannot fool the
peope with any such stuff, the part
nership would be ridiculous in such
an alignment.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
POLICE SYSTEMS
NERVOUSNESS Barred.
Sworn Statement Shows That Annual
Graft Collected by High Officials
in New York Amounted to
Ann nnn

80, 400, 900.
Sworn statements tending to show
that the annual graft collected by
high police officials in New York
from gambling houses and other, IL
legal resorts amounted within the
last year to $2,400,000 are in the
hands Of District Attorney Whitman.
The statements were made by Bald"
Jack Rose, self-accused graft collect
the strong arm squad" who has
lust begun his incarceration in the
Tombs prison as the alleged instiga-
tor of the murder of Herman Rosen-
thai. This annual yield of protec-
ton money was equally divided, ac-
cording to the story told by Rose,
among four high officials of the po-
lice department, one being Becker.
From other evidence the district at
torney collected he has reason to-
SUSPECT that each six hundred thou
sand was further distributed. In
other words, there were four sepa-
rate systems for the bureaus graft
collection, each headed by high POI
flee officials.
The arrest and indictment of Po-
lice Lieutenant Charles Becker for
the murder of Rosenthal, soon after
the confessions of BALD jack Rose,
Bridge" Webber and Harry WALTON,
revealed~to District Attorsey Whit
man the police system" in all it's
hideousness.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

it had been entrusted again into
their hands.
The matter Of intrusting any great
public question to the beneficiaries
Of it's workings, needs no great phil
osopher or great student of political
economy to discern the ultimate re-
suits of such confidence and trust
Sef-preservation has always been
and always will be, the first law oil
nature, and the beneficiaries of q
high protective system will ever be
10th to relinquish the advantages
they obtain from this system, and sc
long as the people return to the halls
of congress year after year and time
after. time, the agents of trusts and
combines, SO long will their behests
remain the law of the land, and the
great mass of the citizenship of the
country will continue to groan under
the burdens of unequal and unjust
taxation through high protection
which results in the stiffiing of le-
Ultimate competition and the curtail-
ment of natural production.
| grant that large business inter
ests of the United States have been
established and formed in harmony
with the protective idea as promul-
gated and upheld by the republican
party during the last fifty years OF
our national life, The democrats OF
this country are as fully aware of
that fact. and as well informed on
that subject, as the republicans, and
there is no desire or intention on
the part of the democratic party in
handling this great question TO wipe
out production at one fell stroke Of
legislation. But its intention and
desire is to bring about tariff for
revenue only by gradual reduction
on an ad valorem or percentage basis
insttad of specific %ariff charges as
advocated by the republicans, which
will, in due time place the business
of the country on solid foundation
whereby recurring panics and dis
turbances of business will not be
forever Karrassing the business in
t6I6SlS VI the Country.
Furthermore, If i am elected, 1t
will be my greatest pleasure to con-
suit with the people of my district
regarding legislation without refer
ence to theYf political affiliation, and
try to my utmost ability to represent
the best interests of all the people.
shall also use diligence between
now arr election day to visit every
part of the district and discuss the
questions involved in this campaign
with the people, and learn thereby
as far as | can, the sentiment of the
people, and once learn their views
in favor Of, or against, any particular
legislation, it will be- my pleasure to
espouse their cause, regardless OF
my personal feelings in the matter,
as am firm believer in the rule
of the majority, and am fully con
WINGED chat the judgment of ma
jority of the people on any question
of general Importance will not be fai
wrong Yet I accord to every indi.
vidual the right to his own opinion
and admit the fact that there have
been instances. and no doubt will be
again, when a very. small minority
prove to be right In the course Of
time, as it often takes years te
arouse the people to the righteous
ness of a radical change.
Very respectfully.
JAMES FLOYD BEAVERS.
Kenova, w. Va
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
HIS LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE AND
HIS PLEDGE To- THE PEOPLE

Having been entrusted with the
standard of democracy in the Fifth
congressional district at thescongres-
sional convention held in Huntington
on the fourth day Of June, take this
method of extending my deep and
sincere thanks to the democrats of
this district for this high honor con-
ferred, and the confidence reposed in
me, in thus being selected from
among the many capable, able and
well qualified democrats in this dis
trict, to hold up the banner of DEM
ocracy in this great and momentous
campaign.
While this may seem to many an
empty honor, as it has consistently
proven to be during the past twelve
years, and while it may prove to be
again, providing the same corrupt
methods are used in some Of the
counties, as in the past, yet accept
the trust, and assume the RESPONSE
bilities, with full confidence in the
justice of our cause, and faith in
favorable outcome. / am one of the
democrats who believe that the time
has come when the people have
awakened to the bugle call of pro-
gressive democracy, and that this
years results in many instances will
prove the exception, instead of the
rule. The democracy of the nation
has come to realization Of the
present, and turned it's face to the
future with high hopes, instead Of
musing over and regretting the
downfalls of the past. Progressiveism
is rife throughout the country, and
the people are aroused to the fact
that democracy has ever been pro-
gressive, and ready to adjust the af-
fairs of government to harmonic
with new order of things and with
new conditions as they arise.
Therefore I earnestly solicit the
aid and assistance of every democrat,
as we'll as the many progressive re-
publicans, in bringing about victory
for the entire democratic ticket on
the fifth day of November, and can
assure you, my friends, that ] will
leave no stone unturned and no task
unperformed, which lies in my power,
in furthering the peoples cause. The
issue is clearly drawn between Taft
and stand-patism, or special priyt-
lege on the one hand; Wilson and
progressivism, and equal opportuni-
ties on the other.
I desire to place myself firmly on
the democratic platform adopted at
the Baltimore convention, and place
myself in full harmony with the
state platform adopted by the demo-
Gratis in the Huntington convention
on July 18th, and If elected to con-
gress, which regard as highly prob
able that will be, it will be my
pleasure to assist in formulating and
placing on the statute books laws in
full accord with every progressive
principle set forth in the national
democratic platform.
regard the revision of the tariff
downward as the most important
question before the American peo-
ME today. Our stand-pat republican
friends contend that they are willing
to revise the tariff, and go they were
in 1908. Their great cry was that
such an important question should
be left in the hands OF its friends,
era wa all knam nnm foW No
friends" handled the question after
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
The DE-. Goings Hospital, Matewan.

While in the city of Matewan a
few days since we were escorted
through this well regulated hospital
by Dr. A. M. Sorell. the managing
surgeon. In every way 1t is well
fitted hospital and the arrangements
for comfort are perfect. Pleasantly
situated on the river, 1t is cool,
where the breezes can reach it from
every quarter. Clean. we'll ventilat-
ed, with every device for the treat
mnt OF the patient, 1t Is admirably
adapted to the uses OF the invalid.
We are pleased to know that this
institution is doing well and has the
promise Of great good in our com
munity. We wish the management
every success.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mr.. o. B. WEIGH, Superintendent
of our lighting and ice system, has
recently returned with his wife from
a very interesting trip to Northern
cities. While away Mr.. Welch at
tended the meeting OF the Ohio Elec-
trio Light Association, which proved
very interesting and entertaining
When 1t comes to electricity and the
art of lighting, our Superintendent
stands with the most proficient in
the country.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
The Bull Moosers in Convention


The Bull Moose convention at
Charleston was largely attended and
was very enthusiastic. 1t looks like
they are making arrangements for
a sure enough fight in this campaign
They appointed their state commit
tee and made arrangements to have
a thorough organization throughout
the state. There was no sign of any
alignment with the old machine Re-
publican party of the state and it
is not thought that the Roosevelt
people will have anything to do with
the old organization. Most Bull
Moosers had rather vote for demo-
cracy than attempt to resurrect the
defunct and corrupt old machine
methods Of the stand pafrers in this
prosperous commonwealth.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
south Williamson.

Building of residences in this por-
ton of our city continues. 1t will
not be long before this section will
become a thickly populated quarter
For real pleasant residence 1t is al
ready most desirable and many Of
our citizens are looking that way for
their future home. Mr. W. j. Will
Hanson has placed saw mill near
this desirable location and We are
informed will stimulate the building
progress by building several brick
residences himself. These are some
OF the signs which show that Will
Hanson is spreading out on all
sides.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
New Business House and Flat.

The Parrish Company, of this city,
is. to erect a new brick building in
the rear of the West Virginian Office
on Pike Street right away. The low
er part of the building will be used
for business house and the upper
part as a residence fiat 1t will be a
tirst-class building and will be SUI
perintended by Col. A. !Soupart,
which insures the best workmanship
and expert construction. And still
we grow.