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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
GET READY.
State Convention ut Huntington on
the 10Th Instant.

State Convention Mt Huntington on
the 10th Instant.
The greatest Democratic conven-
ton ever held in this State conyenes
in Huntington on the 18th, instant
next Tuesday, An immense gather
ing of Democrats will be present for
the good people all over the State
will assemble to put the finishing
touches on the old machine rule of
the stand pat Republicans in this
State. 1t seems that the dawn is
breaking and better government is
looming up on every hand in West
Virginia. The white people of the
Southern section of the State are
aroused as they were never before
and are ready to demand an equal
show at the ballot box in November
next. They are tired and disguised
with having the ballot box manipu-
lated in the interest Of designing
white renegades with the illegal ne
gro vote, and with the aid of the
white voters of the State they hope
to put stop to fraud and political
corruption in the coming election.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
The Powers That Be.

The powers that have been reign
ing supreme in Mingo county boss
politics are not as serene ana hal
luonious as they might be. The
.rouble with the gang Is they all
want Office and there is not enough
places that may be given out to ALL
.aence the dissatisfaction. The bosses
cannot supply the present demand
of their followers. From present in
iications there Is much dissatisfac-
lion and it looks much as though
The old corrupt political machine is
going to pieces. The sentiment of
the people is becoming so strong and
indignant that what few bosses there
are left are trying to retire in time
TO get out of the crash that is com
ing and that is apparent to all peo-
pile that read the signs of the times.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
DIR. HATFIELD.
Makes Speech in Which He Deplores
Conditions Existing in His Party
May Give Up NOmisation


Conditions Existing in His Party
May Give Up Nomisation
II am deeply mindful of the great
honor that was conferred upon me
on June 4th, by more than $4,000 of
the voters of our party. and 1t is
my intention, ifsI am given any show,
not to permit thea old flag OF the
party to be trailed in the dust on
November 9Th; but If the leaders of
our party, as we'll as some OF the
rank and file, in the state, are going
to divide, and permit affairs out OF
the state to divert their attention and
continue to neglect our political well
fare at home, thereby bringing about
III division within our party, then my
efforts and supplications will have
been in vain, and If such conditions
.eally materialize, shall retire from
the GuIbernatorial contest and return
the distinction given me by the peo-
Die Of my party to them, with the
explanation that / do not care to
further assume the responsibility de-
volving upon me, owing to the fact
that destruction awaits our party,
not at the hands OF greater or more
formidable one, but at the hands Of
members Of our own party.
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The Broadway tonight cents.
When Destiny knocked.

The following news item appeared
in the Chicago Tribune on last
Thursday morning. 1t was sent from
oea Girt, n. j., and tells brief, but
far-reaching story.
All minutes are of equal duration,
measured on the limitless line OF
time, but the decisions made in them
are not OF equal Importance. The
item above referred to tells OF Gov
ernor Wilson's decision, made in
moment, which won him the presi-
dental nomination. The Tribune
correspondent says:
Governor Wilson did not stutter
when William Jennings Bryan put UP
to him the question of reactionary
or progressive temporary chairman
OF the Baltimore convention.
Without hesitation and against
the advice OF his campaign managers,
he chose the Nebraskan's course.
This decision of the governor became
known through Joseph p. Tumulty,
his secretary
.tMr. Tumulty told of the telegram
sent to Bryan in answer to the lat
ter's message declaring against the
selection of Alton B. Parker as tenn
porary chairman.
"As soon as Mr.. Bryan's message
became public, even before 1t reached
the governor, the secretary said,
the wilson managers at Baltimore
got the governor on the telephone.
Don't answer the message until
you hear from us. they begged. And
the governor said he wouldn't.
" Down at Baltimore they rugged
up a rough draft of reply and sent
lit to the governor. He read 1t and
handed it to me. 1t lodged the Is
sue. The governor took it from my
hands.
eft won't do Joe, he said, as
he tore it into bits. The people ex-
pect more than this OF me. 1t would.
not be just to them myself d !
used this. Well fix up anoher one.
He took pad and placed across
his knee and wrote his answer to Mr..
Bryan without crossing out q single
word he had put down.
The same opportunity came to
Speaker Clark-Mr. Bryan sent
identically the same telegram to
both but Mr.. Clark listened to his
advisers and destiny's knock was UNI
answered by him. One has only him
self to blame IL he allows such an
opportunity to pass unimproved.
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WILSON HITS THE GRAFT
Frs GOING AND COMING
Speaks Out Strongly At Atlantic
City.
Speaks Of Dirty Tricks an I'm
righteousness.

Cheering, led by John Wanamaker,
Of Philadelphia, who seconded the
nomination Of President Taft at the
recent Chicago convention, greeted
Governor Woodrow Wilson when he
laid the cornerstone of the new
Y M. G. A. building at Atlantic City,
New Jersey.
The Governor and Mr.. Wanamaker
made it plain that there was abso-
lutely no politics in the event, which
was attended by 5,OsU persons.
In his speech the Governor re-
ferred indirectly to the Atlantic City
graft scandals, saying:
"A man Is ashamed to be caught
in dirty trick, and SO a community
should be ashamed to be caught in
a dirty practice. There Is now no
place in our Government for the
man who is unrighteous in his deal
ings, and he who gives his life in
lighting such practices dies the hap
pier because of the fight
Detective William Burns, Of Chi
cago, called on Governor Wilson
early to discuss the prosecution OF
the Atlantic City graft cases, but at
that time Governor Wilson had not
arisen, and members of his party
would not distrub him.
Governor McCreary, Of Kentucky
was one of the first to pay his re-
spects to Governor Wilson. He ex-
pressed the pelief that the Jersey
man will carry Kentucky at the COM
ing election by not less than Is 0co
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Al Flag Of Truce.

The state and congressional candi-
dates are much alarmed over the
prospect Of the Roosevelt candidacy
In West Virginia, and are just now
bending their efforts toward patch
ing together a truce that will not en-
danger the election Of these tickets
The prospect of a Roosevelt ticket
Ii enough to throw the machine pol
iticians OF the state into q frenzy,
And they are we'll aware that the
temper of the people is so strongly
set against Mr.. Taft that in all like
lihood under the best auspices, the
state ticket will likely go down with
the rest of it.
If the state ticket were inyulnera-
ble-if the head of it we're not the
special product Of the very forces
that have driven thousands OF re-
5pubIicans out OF line with the party
the recent alarms would not need be
felt.
\ The fellows who have up the flag
of truce were warned months ago Oh
the necessity OF putting forward the
best and strongest men for public
office, and for the furthe necessity
of adopting such means as would as
sure absolutely pure methods o.
nomination. At the Charleston in
gathering more than year ago, Mr.
Gaines and others pointed the way
that the party might act and there
by assure party success. These rec
concentrations we're rejected and the
plans of the Sherman Denham's and
the w. w. Whyte's were adopted.
The republicans of the nation have
acted as erringly. They have, 1t mus
appear to all reasoning persons, laid
the foundation for the undoing Of
theh party They have as much al
said Eve intend to forfeit this cleo
ton" VI
For the most part the state ticke'
is good, and Is worthy Of election
1t were pity 10 sublecs many OF the
candidates to a predcstined defeat
HIT. il a piedcs: ned defeat. why
then, who made. 1t so? The fault does
not lie at the door of those who have
striven against the circumstances
that have rendered the condition in
evitable. The fault belongs 70 those
who have made the republican part!
CT the state: the wanton marriott O.
their political lust. Fayette Tri
bune, Republican.
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It WAS A GREAT
LESSON IN MORALS
Says Mr.. Bryan, That Tpoke Out at
Baltimore
For The Future Good Of the Ameri-
can People.

#
Mr. Bryan does not deserve Chow
ever pleasant the compliments may
bel the credit he Is receiving Tor
what was done at Baltimore, his
part was really modest one; ne
simply turned the faucet and allow
ed great moral force to flow in up
on the convention. He did not GRE
ATE the force, but he knew where
the faucet was and estimated more
accurately than some others did the
height OF the stand-pipe from which
the force came. If he had had the
foresight to hang over the platform
the motto, Remember the Folks at
Home" illumined by electricity, he
need not have spoken at all He
could, by turning on the light, have
made really half the delegates hide
under the chairs. The fear OF the
people is the beginning of wisdom,
il one may be permitted to para
phrase a proverb, and no convention
ever better illustrated this truth.
NO one who looked upon the tu-
mult caused by the anll-Morgan, Ry-
an Belmont resolution will ever
forget the scene Such a seething
mass OF terror-stricken men has
seldom been on exhibition except
when, during battle, bursting
shell has fallen, without warning,
into camp. And yet, Ii a few min
utes reason returned and men who
had been cursing the resolution fell
over each other in their effort to
lchange their votes to aye" 1t was
great separating Of the sheep from
the goats but some OF the goats
slipped in at the last moment.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
The Broadway Roomy seats.

Thou shalt not steal, is the key
note of the new party, according to
the official call. 1t is endorsed by
Bill Finn, of Pa. and Bill Dawson
of w. Va Others also ran.
Well, after all, can you blame DR..
Hatfield ?--Parkersburg Dispatch
News, Republican.
Is that the way to get the harmony
DR.. Hatfield SO much desires? Wade
In gentlemen, 1t is your own quarrel,
and we shall hope to see the conten-
ton proceed until the people get a
change in November.
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West Williamson.

Continually Williamson Is spread
ing out, East and West, as we'll as
South. 1t Is now West Williamson
which is being put upon the market
with Kew ideas and new impetus.
A party of enterprising gentlemen
of this city and county are becoming
interested in this extension OF the
CITY and are preparing to push its
development to the advantage and
growth Of our corporation. Engineer
Mannakee Is abusy at work putting
this work in shape and soon you will
hear from West Williamson as an
other growing section of our expand
ing and growing ciry. Steadily and
steadfastly we progress and develop.
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Methodist Church.

Sunday School at 9:45 A. M.
Glasses to suit all ages and sexes.
Come and let us study the Bible
together.
Sunday at IL A. M Mrs. Lora S.
La Nance, National organizer and
lecturer Of the w. G. T. y. will speak.
Don't fail to hear her. This is a
rare opportunity. Every member
should be present. A welcome to
strangers and visitors.
Sunday evening at o'clock, Chill
dren's Day services. Everybody likes
to hear the children. Don't fail to
be there.
L. w. PIERCE, Pastor.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
The Broadway tonight-5 cents.

The old Republican state commit
tee, of IL members, met for the last
time on Wednesday afternoon.
While 1t was in session at the Kama
wha Hotel. it grappled the Taft
Roosevelt West Virginia-electors d.
lemma by both horns. settled a con-
test, certified the recent statewide
primary returns, and then called the
new acknowledgements state COM
mittee into being by fixing the date
for its first meeting for July 18 at
Parkersburg.
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The Broadway Roomy seats.
Baptist Church.

Remember the Sunday School
meets at $9:45 A. M. Be on time.
The pastor will preach Sunday
morning at / 1 o'clock,
On Sunday night ct 8 O'Clock
there will be very special service
Mrs. Lara La Nance, from Missouri
will speak. Mrs. La Nance has q
national reputation as a speaker. We
are anxious that members from all
churches as far as possible will come
and hear her. We, extend special
invitation to every nan in William.
son to come and hear this great
woman.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
The Broadway superb ventilation

Mrs. Wells Goodykoontz, of this
city, accompanied by her mother-in-.
law, have been on an extended visit
to friends in Chicago. They had a
delightful time and Joyous trip in
every way and were much interested
with what they saw during their
Journey. Mrs Goodykoontz is one
of those charming characters that
make good cheer and contentment
whether there's perpetual sunshine or
not. We are pleased to know that
she had happy time while away
and a pleasant return to her nome
and friends.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
Get Ready For Gas.

We are authorized to state to our
citizens that natural gas Is on the
way to our city and will be here
before you know it, The gas people
want you to begin to get ready to
put gas in your houses. The fixtures
will all be here in a few days and as
the supply cannot be given TO- all at
once. 1t would be best, to avoid the
rush, that all begin early to make
their arrangements about having
their buildings piped for gas. Men
are on the ground and work will be
pushed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
Republican state Committee Meetin

Republican state Committee Meeting
DIR. H. D. Hatfield, Republican
nominee for governor, announced
that in case the split in the party
nationally is permitted to tear up the
party In the State, he will withdraw
as a candidate. Charles W. Swisher
and Charles w. Dillon, defeated for
the gubernatorial nomination. both
declared themselves for Taft. Dillon
was leader Of the Roosevelt move
ment in the state but now declares
that Roosevelt, in his attempt to
start a new party. has gone too far
to get his support.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
Throwing Bouquets.

The Taft land Roosevelt newspa-
pers of the State are not very COM
plimestary to- one another over the
present split in the party They are
throwing all kinds OF critical bou-
quets at each other The day of bet
ter political methods,in West Virgin
la has certainly come. and the good
people OF the State are taking 1t all
in and will do. their duty in Novem-
her by retiring the last remains OF
machine boss rules
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The Broadway Roomy seats.
Well. Maybe.

Boston has for several years been
endevoring to gain possession Of the
famous Bunker Hill gun which is
now in the citadel at Quebec, and
for while it appeared that IT would
be successful in its attempt, but all
negotiations have fallen through and
the old gun viii remain where it is.
Perhaps Canada feels safer with the
gun in its possession New Orleans
Picaune.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
A SINCERE Wan.

His critics lay nue. stress IN
v llson's frank and freauen. ,hanges
OF opinion with added knowledge and
experience, yet when in passing any
group Of political iisputants one
catches the words ga sincere man
it is tolerably safs to guess who Is
under discussion. AS to his views
there is plenty Of room Cor honest
differences of opinion, but the coun-
try is convinced that he is sincere
and public-spirited man. It Is as
great an asset as candidate can
have. Springfield Republican.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
The Broadway Roomy seats.

Our foreman, Mr.. Claude Ireson,
is a proud father now and feels his
Importance somewhat. We should
have probably never known that the
event had occurred had we not asked
him to work at night, when he mod
estly replied that he would like to
do so, If he did not have to stay at
home to take care of the kid. The
mother is doing we'll and the father
is jubilant over the IL pound
bouncing girl.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
The Broadway tonight-5 cents.

Watch the Mingo County Machine
go to pieces politically. The people
are ready to put them out of bust
ness when the time comes to vote.
Keep it fresh in your memory that
our citizens are going to have an
honest and square election in No
vember and that will end the po-
litical career Of those VINO are at
tempting to boss IN the local affairs
of Mingo.
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1t seems to us to be sound piece
Of work. There will be some differ
ences over details, but that the dec
laration represents the best thought
of the party cannot be denied. 1t
should be said in conclusion that the
Endorsement given to the work OF
the Democratic Hohse of Represen-
tatives is deserved Indianapolis
News.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11

We see no way out Of the general
mixup Of the old Republican machine
for our renegade politicians unless
they join the Roosevelt third party
and become purified under the rule
of Teddy. 1t might sc bitter dose,
but then when you come to think
about it. they will be retired anyway
when the people speak out against
them in November.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11

Have you painted yet? If not,
let us talk paint to you. We have
the best readyImixed paint that you
can buy and one that will stand the
severest test
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11
no WILLIAMSON.

John A. Sheppard and Family Have
Gone to Former Home For
A Short Visit.
John A. Sheppard and family left
sunday afternoon for their former
nome at Williamson where they will
spend few days the guests OF reia-
t.yes and from there they will go to
me ountains of Virginia to a sun
frer resort there. Huntington Adj
yertiser.
Mrs. Sheppard and her daughters
have arrived in this city and sojouri-
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Coings
on Second Avenue. Tney have many
friends here who will be glad to
greet them at their old home.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11

Have you tried s-W Flat-Tone on
your walls yet; Just try 1t once and
if you are not entirely satisfied with
it well refund your money. How
about such proposition?
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
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The Broadway Roomy seats.
Kansas Woman's Bank Accoun

Kansas Woman's Bank Account.
A woman went into one Of the
banks in Fredonia and said to the
cashier.
Il should like to open an account
at this bank, If you please -
We shall be glad to accommodate
you, madam. What amount do you
wish to deposit?
'tOh, but mean charge account,
such as ] have at the dry goods
stores. -" Fredonia Herald.
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GOVERNOR GIAsSCOCK TO MAKE
STATEMENT MONDAY.
viii Define his, Attitude as to Re-
publican National Ticket Named
At Chica00

AI OTlICHKO.
That Governor Glasscock will make
statement Monday defining his
stand as to the Republican national
ticket, was the announcement made
at the executive Offices While the
governor has been put In the light
of favoring the regular nominee he
has made no statement 20 that eff
feet.
Secretary Of State Reed declared
that reports from Washington quot
ing him as saying the governor
would support Taft are untrue and
that he did not essay to speak for
the executive.
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Important interviews with the
Wilson girls are already crowding
Kermit off the front page.-Colum-
bus State Journal
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The question for you to ask Is.
Am going to buy refrigerator?
If you are, come to us and we Will
sell you one that will please you.
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11

Mr.. John w. Riley well-known in
our city, and who has many friends
here, but now resides in Louisa, KY,
is 4 pleasant visitor with relatives,
and friends here.
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The Broadway Superb ventilation

This nationwide movement adver-
tised from Washin ton, to have
President Taft Withdraw Is likely to
succeed along about next Novem-
ber-New York World.
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We understand that new and
larger cemetery Is being planned for
this city This Is good move, the
benefits of which will be needed IN
the future of our city
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h Our Water Filters make your
drinking water clear as crystal and
appetizing to the taste. Keep water
cool and pleasant to drink.
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-11

The Darcy Glass Churn Is the
greatest advancement yet in churn
making. Come and see them.
The A. H. BEAIL HARDWARE co.
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Buy the Peninsular If you are af-
ter the range that will last and please
you.
The A. H. BEAIlL HARDWARE co.
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See B. B. GoINcS
REAL ESTATE
E-GovERNMENr SQUARE

We have the strongest, most SER
viceable and attractive lawn mower
on the market. One that is guaran-
teed.
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
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Buy the "Wear-Ever" II you want
the best Aluminium Ware.
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
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The unit rule, except as applied
to delegates-at-large, ought to be
consigned to the political junk pile.
Record.
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The Broadway all the way thro
for a nickel-every night.
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Baltimore was made "Spotless
Town, for convention week. II
might be pretty good idea to keep
it that way.Crisfield Times.
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The Broadway Rll the way thro
for nickel-every night.
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The Broadway all the way thro
for nickel every night.