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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Jury Finds Two verdicts.

The case of the Ely Norris Safe
company VS.. Peoples Exchange bank
was finally settled, for the time being
at least, when the jury brought in a
verdict for the defendant. The jury
returned a verdict for the plaintiff,
giving them possession of the safe
and 500 damages, and on being in
structed that verdict of this nature
could not be considered, they re-
turned for reconsideration, bringing
in this morning the verdict above
mentioned This suit was over safe
which the safe company claimed to
have sold the bank. and for which
they had not paid, while in defense
the bank claimed that the safe had
been purchased by the cashier, R. w.
MCGUIRE, who had no authority to
make the purchase. MCGUIRE had
signed the order, Peoples Ex-
change bank, by R. w. MCGUIRE,
cashier"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Arrest Rootlcegers.

Even il it requires whole com.
pany Of officers in the Blue Creek Oil
field to maintain peace and order,
those interested in the operations
there expect to have as nearly an
ideal condition in the field as is pos
sible, Bootleggers and other violaters
Of the law will be arrested and to-
ward that end Detectives Dan w.
Cunningham and G. %. AGREE have
been employed by the operators and
have arrested number of men who
are charged with either fighting or
illegally disposing of liquor. Those
arrested for fighting were Bud Town
send and Vinson Ledsom. The for
mer was cut with knife in one leg
and is receiving the attention of a
physician in this city. He succeeded
in distributing the countenance OF
Ledsome over considerable acreage
before the fight was stopped by on
lockers.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
SUGAR Workers Get Pension.

Jersey City, N. Stockholders OF
the American Sugar Refining COM
pany. here, unanimously passed a res.
olution providing for the pensioning
of all employees more than sixty-five
years OF age. They are to be retired
on a pension equal to one per cent. OF
their annual income. multiplied by the
number Of years service. In the case
Of women the age limit is fixed at
sixty years.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
PETITIONS ROAD TO ENTER CITY

Fairmont-A petition is being cir
culated in this city which will be
presented to the Chamber of Com
merce on Thursday evening at it's
regular monthly meeting, in which
the Chamber of Commerce will be
asked to cooperate in trying to get
the Buckhannon and Northern rail
road to enter this city. The Buck
harmon and Northern is supposed to
reach Rivesville, a suburb of this
city, distance of about two
miles.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
TRAIN MESSENGER KILLS TWO
Who Held Up Southern Pacific
In Texas.

San Antonio. Tex.--A San Antonio
express messenger named David A.
Truesdale Is the hero of all Texas.
Starting unarmed and covered With
two revolvers held by a masked train
robber, he emerged from obscurity
thanked on either side by the body of
dead bandit.
That, in brief. sums up the fatal
error made by pair of desperadoes
when they attempted to hold up South.
ern Pacific train No. 81 at lonely
point in Texas.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
DR.. Il. W. WILEY RESIGNS
Famous Chemist Says "Pure Food Act
Paraiyzed or Discredited"-OWn
Ideas TrampIed Upon.

Washington. -Declariag that for the
last six years he had seen grow up
an environment in the department in
hospitable' to his own ideas or the
administration OF the pure food law
and had seen 1.-The fundamental prin-
ciples of the food and drug act. az
they appeared to be, one by one par
alyzed or discredited," Dr. Harvey w.
Wiley issued an explanation OF his
resignation as chief of the bureau OF
chemistry in the department OF agri-
culture, which he had sent to Secre-
tary Wilson.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
PUTS SUGAR ON FREE LIST
House Passes Bill by Vote Of 1873 to
1o3-M easure Makes Big Cut
In Revenue.

Washington The Democratic bill
removing the tariff entirely from
sugar imported into this country was
passed by the house of representa-
tives by vote of 1913 to 1903.
According to the Democratic lead
ers the measure, If 1t becomes law,
will reduce the price OF sugar to con-
sumers about 11s cents pound. an
aggregate saving of $115,000,000 an
nuaIly to the households OF the ma
ton. The loss OF $53,000,OOO revenue
annually from sugar duties will be Off
set, under the Democratic plan, by the
proposed tax on incomes over $4,000
a year.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
WILL HAVE fine
ARMORY HALL
CHARLESTON PLANS THE MOST
ELABORATE STRUCTURE OF
ITS KIND IN STATE.
MORE COAL CARS ARE NEEDED
independent Refinery Is Discussed
Local People Are Becoming In
terested--Anti-Salo League
Field Day.

Charleston.-With the securing Of
the charter by the Charleston Audi
forum company of this city is now
virtually assured of having the finest
armory building in the state. 1t Is
estimated that the purchase Of the
grounds and erection of the building
will require total outlay of $4,000.
This project was pushed to its
present position by the untiring eff
forts of certain members OF the
Charleston Chamber of Commerce,
and though the proposition had been
discussed for some time, 1t was less
than one week ago that definite
proposition was presented. The pla2
along which this undertaking has so
far advanced was virtually that
which was proposed by Mr.. G. X.
Payne at the last chamber meeting.
The building will be erected son the
Rummell lot on Capitol street, ad-
jacent to the Baptist church, and OPP
posite the offices of the state board
Of control. The lot is 100x190 feet,
ana the purchase price 10 De pdld 10
said to be $4,000. This is to be paid
from the proceeds of the stock al
ready subscribed for, and the build
ing is to be erected by a bond issue
of from $4,000 to $4,000.
Satisfactory negotiations are pend
ing with Governor Glasscock and
Adjutant General Elliott for the use
of the building for the local militia
companies, and this rental in addi-
ton to the proceeds received from
the rental for conventions and other
sources will produce an investment
of very attractive nature, in the
estimation of leading business men
who are back of the project,
The organization will be perfected
III few days and subscriptions for
bonds will be open, and may be ap-
piled for to the stockholders or sec
rotary Then bonds will be of small
denominations, having a par value
of 500 each.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Field Day for Prohibitionlsts.

The Anti-Saloon league will have
right Of way in the Charleston
churches. The league is spending all
it's time and energy in promoting the
campaign for the ratification of the
prohibition amendment. For the past
several months it has been organic
ing the counties of the state and has
a practical organization created and
at work in 40 of the As counties. The
other counties will have their organi-
cations completed by the first Of
April. The league is planning for a
great state convention to be held
early in May. The entire field force
of the league We're in the city and oc-
cupied pulpits of the city churches.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
MAY ASK PATENT REHEARING
Strong Likelihood Of Such Action. op
Ground Of Divided Bench, Says
Wtcnersham.

Washington. Attorney General
Wickersham indicated that there
was a strong likelihood OF a re-
hearing being asked of the Supreme
Court in the patent monopoly" case
decided by divided beach. four to
three.
1t is said he has taken the matter
up by letter with the parties at issue,
asking if rehearing was desired.
The government, not being a party
Ito the suit. can act only through the
defeated parties. The rehearing would
be asked on the ground that full
bench had not passed on the case
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Weston-Applicatio has been
made by Lloyd Rinehart, w. A. Ed.
wards, Richard Malloy, R. T. Goe, J.
w. Ross, ]. w. Steinbeck, T. A. Whe-
Ian, Lloyd Beeghley, Charles Smith
and Charles Lively for a charter for
the Weston General hospital 1t, will
have capital of $4,000 and Miss
race Gee of Wheeling may be placed
Grace Gee of Wheeling may be
placed in charge.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
DELAY JnvcstIoatIor.

1t Is learned from reliable author
ity that the charges against Clarence
W. Watson and William E. Chiffon,
Democratic United States senator's
from West Virginia, would come up
in the United States senate until
after the national Republican conven-
ton at Chicago and probably not
until the beginning of the winter
term of congress. Most of the charges
are based upon the specia. state
ments of bribery, made on the floor
of the senate and house during the
last regular session OF the legislature.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
OPERATOR FOUND DEAD.

Sistersville. Charles T. Moore, for
the past five years B. & o. train dis.
patcher and agent here, was found
dead in bed when police broke into
his room when he failed to report for
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
German Aviator Killed.

Berlin. Germany White. who
took prominent part in the last Ber-
in aviation meeting at Johannisthal.
was killed here. He was making
Eight in the vicinity OF the suburb OF
Fellow when his Wright biplane col
apsed and fell.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Pastor Lost In ENGLAND.

Rochester. England.--A general
alarm has been sent out by the police
.or Rev H. T. Perkess, Pennsyl-
vania Methodist minister, who has
nystericusly disappeared.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Portuguese Are pisIoyal.

Lisbon, Portugal.-A sensation was
caused here by the announcement that
large part of the Tenth regiment of
Portuguese infantry at Braganza. on
the northeastern frontier. had crossed
the border with its arms and joined
the royalists.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The mirror has done more to adj,
vance the human race than any other
invention" says a scientist. Which
may be accounted for in the fact that
people seldom talk when they are look.
ing in mirrors
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
AtteIl Sues Buckley for $4,000.

NttGTT SUS5 buCKTSy TOT VI0'OO0"
q San Francisco. ABE Attell. exfeatn-
er-weight champion, has filed suit for
$4,000 damages against Jim Buckley.
manager for Harlem Tommy Murphy.
because Buckley charges the Hebrew
fighter with having offered Murphy
$4,000 if he would LAY down" In the
recent Murphy-Attell fight
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Maysville- GiIlett. who
claims relationship with President
Lincoln. says he has in his possession
the old hand-turned walnut stand
upon which was placed lighted can.
die the night the president was born.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Has Bathtub Trust Case

Detroit, Mich.-The case of the gov
eminent against the so-called bath.
tub trust. charged with criminal con.
spiracy in restraint of trade. has been
placed in the hands of the jury in
federal court here.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

They are going to establish a school
for umpires in Boston Exactly wha,
the instruction will be is not plain,
but II will probably be more con
v'ncing than that conveyed from the
bleachers by objungations and pop
bottles.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
LARGEST eAssER in STATE.

Parkersburg.-T Philadelphia Gas
company has drilled in on the James
Hickman farm, Clay district, Richie
county, the largest gas well in the
state. 1t is rlaking daily produc-
ton of $4,000 cubic feet a day.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Shot by Former EmpIoyc

Eyeleth, Minn.-Joseph S. Wilson,
president of the city council. was shot
here by Marinone Carmeno, who has
been out of work several weeks, at
the Spruce mine, of which he is cap
tain Wilson may die.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
sIx FlshIna eoats. 10 Men MISSING

SIX Fishing Boats. TO Men Missing.
San Diego. Cal.-Six vessels of San
Diego's fishing fleet. with their crews.
numbering 10 men. are missing No
word has been received from them
since they put to sea early Saturday
morning. A 40-mile an hour gale.
which swept the coast. Is believed to
have scattered the feet
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Good Roads Conference.

Good Roads Conference.
A good roads conference of the
county commissioners OF the counties
OF Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Cabell,
Fayette and Jackson was held at the
Hotel kanawha assembly room
March 16, at s O'Clock. This confer
ence was under the auspices Of the
Chamber of Commerce good roads
committee, and was for the purpose
of organizing 6be county commission
ers into permanent body for push.
Ing an adequate good roads bill, for
the state of West Virginia. before the
legislature.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Ex-senator Pfeffer Very III.

topeka, Kan.-W. A. Pfeffer. the
first Populist elected to the United
States senate from Kansas. is critical.
ly Ill at hospital here. Senator Pfef-
fer is suffering from the effect OF the
amputation OF his right leg above the
knee
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Connecticut couple who have
been married seventy-seven years de-
clare that cross word has never
passed between them. Before long ii
may be necessary to provide veteran
membership in the Ananias club.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Primary Loses In Michiqan.

Lansing. Mich.-The Ball bill pro
viding for a presidential preference
primary was defeated when it came
UP for final vote in the senate by a
vote OF 10 to II. Tho bill needed q
two-thirds vote te. pass.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Rear Admiral, Bower pies,

Tampa. Fla-Rear Admiral John M.
Bower. retired. died in a hospital
here Admiral Bcwyer was at one time
superintendent of the naval academy
at Annapolis. The body will be shipped
to Erie, Pa, for interment.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

That story Of man who preferred
death to Weaving Chicago inspired
Immediately curiosity to learn to
what fearful place they intended tax.
ing him
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Candidate for Delegate.

Because so many OF his friends in
the annex of the capitol have asked
him to get into the race. J. II. Bar
ker, crier in the supreme court of APP
peals, has informed some of his more
intimate friends that he will try to
become a delegate to the judicial
convention which is scheduled to
meet in Huntington this spring. Mr..
Barker has been connected with the
court in his present capacity for sew
eral years and has made many
friends who will support his candi-
caey to become a delegate.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

A hotel has been sued because one
OF the guests vas disabled by the
carelessness OF waiter He was q
young one, and madea slip through a
desire to be prompt.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Fort Worth, Tex.--Ai G. Boyce was
indicted by federal grand Jury here
under the Mann white slave act ON
the charge OF clipping with Mrs. John
B. Sneed from Texas aanitarium to
Winnipeg, Man.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Last Peace Council In ENGLAND.

London.-The delegates of the coal
owners and the striking miners as
sembled again at the foreign office
with Premier Asquith and members
OF the cabinet for what must lie the
deciding joint conference.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

A Denver preacher tells US that the
hugging is what makes dancing popu.
lar If he thinks he has said anything
new. we are too consderate to deprive
him Of his fond illusion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Army Aviator /. KILLED.

Pau. France.--Lieut. Henri Paul
Tibulie Seveile. an army aviator of
the Sixth Regiment of African Mount
ed Rifles. was killed here while max
;nk n eight
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
senate Confirms Pitnev.

washington - Chancellor Mahlcn
Pitney of New Jersey has been con-
fsrmed by the senate ns an associate
justice Of the Supreme court of the
United States The vote vas SO to 20
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Cinnamon propose now that they
have got rid of their pigtails, and the
Manchus to wear such clothes as
white men wear. We hope they will
refrain from calling them pants"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

A hen near Tarrytown. N. Y. laid
an egg in a snowdrift. She probably
knew that the cold storage men would
get it. anyway
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The experiment OF feeding whisky
10 the monkeys in the Cincinnati zoe
will be watched with interes' A.
whisky makes monkeys of Ken. .vig i.
make men Of monkeys?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

A scientist says a man should
walk on all fours So he does when
he is searching for the elusive collar
button
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The Denver Times has discovered
that sauerkraut promotes longevity
Probably it does kill ali the germs
in the house while it is being cooked.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Several University of Minnesota
students are taking lessons in the
lumber trade. They are ambitious to
become lumberjacks.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

A Philadelphia man claims that he
knows how to live on one dollar a
week. Only weaklings will wish to dis
cover his secret
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Burglars stole $26 worth OF perfum-
cry and $50 worth of candy No
wonder Prof. Smaller Matthews says
the world Is being feminized
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Let the thaw do its worst The Ice
crop is safe.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The Brooklyn church that keeps
burglar alarms on its poor boxes
may have more or less faith in hu-
mainly. but it Is taking no chances,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

1t is calculated by Prot. John Bosler
that the world is at east 100000
years old. That is long enough for it's
debts TO be outlawed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Possibly the preacher who said that
a girl should not be courted more
than six hours week has had expert
ence with daughters. and gas bills
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Wolves and bears kill very few PEG
pie in this country nowadays. but tho
deadly railroad frog gathers them in
right along.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Los Angeles society host is going
to give submarine ball. or course.
the queen of the occasion will be
diving belle
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

We are informed that the price Of
straw hats will be raised next sum
mer, but what's the use CT borrowing
trouble?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

A man who died OF pneumonia was
found TO have a silver spoon in his
stomach. although he was not born
with one in his mouth.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
e. e.ne.rino If Patent Case.

Washington. The Supreme court
will be asked as soon as the necessary
application can be drawn to rehear
the patent monopoly case.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

calamity bowler tells US that
woman is twice as expensive now as
she was seven years ago. but prob
ably she is worth it
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Professional oyster openers never
find pearl. but 1t is cold day when
amateurs do not
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
German Coal strike Spreads.

Borlin.-The coal STRIFE is spread
ing rapidly to other fields besides
those in Westpbalia. Over 100000
miners have laid down Their .ools-
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

1t is easy TO select immortals that
are dead but to select 40 that are liy
ing is task no one covets
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Now that another German warship
has been launched Britain will, have
TO hurry and launch two.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

A burglar in New York has invent
ed burglar alarm, which seems a
very unprofessional thing to do,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

waiter has stopped a-woman from
smoking In public. Gave her tip,
probably.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Railroad trains should never forget
that 1t is their prime duty to stay on
the track
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Everybody must have noticed that
the weather began to moderate as
soon as Arizona came into the Union.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
THE PROGRESSIVE WEST
VIRGINIAN
Published Every Thursday at Williamson,
West Virginia.
BY THE WILLIAMSON PRINTING COMPANY
THoS. B. GARNER. Manager.

steeple hats are to be worn this
spring.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

BY correcting the calendar China
misses a new year this time, but 1t Is
happy in having a new birthday.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Manchu princes saved their pen,
sions but not their faces.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Enlightened women believe the de-
cision that "womans work is never
done" to be unconstitutional.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-15

"Once Iput him to work she'll
ing beans. AT noon when l came
in from helping out in the field, |
didn't find any shelled beans. Out
there back of the barn was Ben
running the beans, pods and all,
through machine and that ma
chine shelled them just as nice as
l could do it by hand and a whole
lot faster. Ben called it bean
thresher."