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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
POLITICIANS WAIT
VERMONT ELECTION
Watch Outcome Of Voting On Sept,
8 as Harbinser Of Nov. Result,r1
Democrats Expect to Poll BIG Vote
in the Early Balloting.

The compensations of Vernon,
democrat under ordinary circuM-
stances are few. This Is one OF the
rare occasions when he is having q
lot of fun and is cheered by the pros
pect of future political profit.
His fun consists in watchisg the
two divisions of the Republican par
ty, Prohibition and Socialist can
didate for governor chase each other
over--his state calling names and
washing their dirty political linen.
The profit i'm store for him Is fore
Swallowed by the largest Democratic
vote recorded since Bryan began run.
ming for the presidency sixteen years
ago. There is an even chance that ai
the state election Sept the Demo
cratic candidate may be elected. Such
keen observers as Gov. Foss OF Mas
sachusetts. himself native Vermont
er. think that Harland b. Howe, q
clean-cut, self-made Yankee harness
maker, now one of the leading law.
yers of the state, will be the first
Democrat to be elected governor 81
Vermont.
: Howe is not quite SO sanguine, but
he does believe that no candidate
will receive a majority of the votes
to be cast on Sept. and the Sc
lection of the mex executive viii be
thrown into the legislature as re-
CURED by law If no candidate ne
ceives more than one-half the votes
cast.
Whatever the result, 1t is likely to
lbe beneficial to the Democratic pres
fdential candidate in November. AS
Vermont Is the first state to hold an
election this fall, the prophets OF ali
parties are turning their eyes upon II
for line on what is to follow
Maine comes week later and In
a national sense is considered oil
more Importance. For years Maine
has pointed In September the way FOR
the successes of one party or the other
In November
Vermont Is almost as important
this year because OF the awakening
OF the Democratic voters to the pos
sibilities for success and for tine ad-
ditfonal reason that the Republican
party is split.
With such a candidate as Gov.
Wilson the full strength OF the Dem
ocratic vote plus an appreciable per-
centage of Independents and dis
gusted Republicans no doubt will be
found in the Democratic column in
November. if not in September
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Y. NJ. q. A. NOTES

Work has begun on the new addi-
ton to our school building and the
vcTk will be pushed to completion as
soon as possible. This building will
I fill a long felt want in this end OF
the town of a graded school. It is ru-
mored that Mr.. Davis of Culross
Hollow, will be princapal. We nope
this is true.
Our community was plunged into
sadness Tuesday when it was learned
that Miss Blackburn, aged %, had
taken carbolic acid. The physician
was hastily summoned, but to no
avail The deadly work had been
wrought. The sympathy Of the CONF
munity goes out to the bereaved
ones. Interrment took place We'd
nesday near the home Of the parents
on Pond Creek. KY.
A very sad death on last Saturday
was that of Miss Alpha Scott, aged
Is. who passed away after very
brief Illness. Miss Scott was a very
quiet and modest young lady. Sweet
disposition and loved by all who
knew her Her demise was shock
to the community. The funera. was
preached at the home of her uncle
in East Williamson, by j. 7. john
son. 1nterrment was in Kentucky
Monday
Contract for material for the Y.
M. c. A. Chapel was awarded to the
Harris Lumber Co, several days ago.
Carpenter work, turnkey Job was
awarded to Mr.. w. q Cantrell Work
will begin on the edifice the first Of
next week to be completed witain six
weeks
Ali are invited to attend the SER
vices at the Assembly Hall, r. NJ. C.
A. Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
Services to be in charge of Mrs. H.
Downs OF Huntington. Mrs. Downs
is here representing the Salvation
Army. The people will have q chance
at this time to hear Of the great
work the Army is doing. Don't fail
to come.
Services in the school building at
in charge of Rev. Neal. All invited.
SUNDAY school at 2:30. Praye.
meeting Thursday night. Shop meet
ings Wednesday, Thursday and FRI
day Moons. Public invited to all Of
these services.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Baptist Church.

Sunday School 9:45 A. NJ. Our
teachers are all back SO we expect to
take on new life. Let each one see
to 1t that we have our full attend
ance
Preaching Sunday II A. M. and 8
P. M. The pastor will preach al
both hours. A most cordial invita-
ton Is extended to one and all. Lei
AN church people strive to make oul
town chnrch-going one. Why CAM
we see more of our business men In
the church? You ought to be the
great men of the Kingdom.
Prayer meeting Wednesday night
at 8 o'clock.
ROGER w. GRANT, Pastor.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Owls Organized.

The Logan Nest OF Owls was in
stifuted Wednesday evening In the
Guyan Supply Co.'S. building. that
being the only room In the city that
could be obtained that would &C
commodate the crowd. About $50
were Initiated into the mysteries OF
the order, Mr.. E. W. Compton the
organizer, has worked hard to make
the Logan Nest strong one and Il
the number initiated Is any indica-
ton his efforts have met with sue
cess A degree team made up Of
Owls from Huntington. w. Va. and
Ashland, KY, exemplified the initia-
tory work.
After the initiation officers were
elected as follows:
Past President-Bert Hager.
President-H. 8. Bonnell.
ce-President-John Ellis.
Secretary-Maston White.
Treasurer-George Justice.
dnvocator-Newton Munsey.
Sentinel French Ellis. Jr.
Pickett anch Ellis, Sr.
Phvsician-H. H. Farley.
Asst Physician Ed Altizer.
Trustees were nominated but the
election was deferred until hte frst
regular meeting.
Mr.. Compton. the organizer, has
made many friends while In Logan.
and a great portion Of his success II
due to his ability as mixer. Logan
Democrat.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
REPORT OF CONGRESSIONAL
COMMITTEE.
On Hughes Wiley Contest Which
shows How Fraud Was Com
mitfed in MingO County.

IA
nitfed in MingO County.
We have only to refer our readers
to the long report just published ny
the Congressional Committee COM
posed OF Republicans and Democrats,
to show mp the past frauds In Mingo
county It speaks out plainly on
this question and states that there
WAS no doubt about the debauchery
| of the ballot. 1T is a terrible record
Ito be thrown in the face of our
county, and ought not to be allowed
to exist anywhere 1t should not be
tolerated here and If 1t continues
some one will be punished. There is
mo excuse for amy such condition and
1.-THE corrupt machine Republican par
~ Of this State.is responsible for It.
Read it that you may learn of the
ldisreputabae political methods resort
| ed to In this county in the past. Read
| 1t and fiaunt 1t In the face OF the
machine boss when he says he can
get a majority Of 1000 in Mingo
county Such fraud In this county
| III done with forever or very soon
There will be trouble. Our people
are watching this year and will see
I'm CHS same fraud is again commit
| ted at the ballot box. Every good
citizen will lend his aid toward Civ
ing us a fair election. AS the report
says, 1t was acknowledged on all
sides that Mingo county ought to
4 have been thrown out and not
counted and it was thought to be
the same In Mcdowell. but there
was no manner OF means to prove it,
as the machine refused to allow
Democratic challengers or Demo
cratic citizens to participate in the
conduct Of the election, which shows
that fraud was intended and COM
mftted. After such a report, how
can Jim Hughes be sent back to
Congress? He would be out Of place
there.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Our Candidate for Governor,

Hon. William r. Thompson con-
|tinues to grow stronger as a candi-
date for governor. His dignified and
honorable conduct OF his campaign
makes him more of a favorite every
day. He Is a pure gentleman OF
safe and sane discretion and the
people are more and more beginning
to recognize his great worth and sta
bility He win go into the guberna-
torial chair independent and free to
act for the people. West Virginia
should feel proud that she has such
an excellent citizen to honor.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Thompson . Winner.

The Sistersville ON Review, Z
Progressive Republican paper. with
the above words for headline, ed
itorislly says:
The Progressives OF West Virgin
la will, regardless Of party. cast theil
ballot for w. r. Thompson. Why:
Simply because HATFIELD says ne does
not favor Roosevelt and the action Of
the Moosemeen, therefore he Is al
once and for all time branded Q
standpatter and win get only the
support OF those who believe with
him
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Roosevelt Denounces Penrose,

Colonel Roosevelt declares that
Senator Penrose's statement that
George w. Perkins underworld my
primary expenses for three million
dollars or any sum even remotely
resembling, it. Is deliberate and
wilful falsehood, which he knows to
be such when he makes 1t. Penrose
would do we'll not to. attribute to
others the infinite basenless which &C
tuates himself"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
They Meet.

They Meet.
A few very enthusiastic Progress
sives met at the Court House last
Monday evening and started the or
ganization of a Progressive Club
They appointed committee on
membership, constitution and by
laws and on arrangements.
They decided by resolution to ac-
cept al members all persons Of both
sexes who will be old enough te
vote at the Presidential election in
1916, who endorse the platform and
candidates of the Chicago Progress
sive convention.
They adjourned to meet on next
Monday might, Sept. End, at 8 o'clock
Other clubs in different parts OF
the county are to be organized.
The sentiment expressed was bit
ter against combinations with other
parties.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

The DR.. Goings Hospital, Matewan.
DIR. Goings Is having engrayings
made of his hospital at Matewan and
full size pictures will soon appear in
this newspaper with a full description
Of the perfection OF this institution
for the treatment the invalid and
the care Of the affiicted. The ar
rangment, the management and the
perfect adaptation Of this hospital
for the care and treatment Of all
diseases Is admirable end It's situa-
tion y most desirable, and we are
pleased to know that this enterprise
IS winning popular favor.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
w. G. 7. U. COLUMN.
Maine.

Maine.
What state has the fewest crimi-
nails? Maine.
What state has the longest school
term and most high school gradu.
ates? Maine.
What state has the fewest renters
and the most owners OF their homes?
Maine.
What state has the most per CAPT
ia In savings banks? Maine.
What state has the fewest women
working for a living? Maine
What state has the fewest children
in factory labor? Maine.
Selected
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Ollie James Little Joke.

ollie James Lfftle Joke.
THE name buil moose as applied
to Colonel Roosevelt is misnomer,' =
said senator-elect Ollie James OF
Kentucky. who was permanent chair
man OF the democratic national
convention at Baltimore Bull
moose nothing;Nit should be bull
loose and the republican party Is the
china shop
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

Rev. C. w. McDanald, of Hunting
tom, will fill the Presbyterian pulpit,
this city, on next Sunday mornins
and evening at the usual hours. Rev.
Mcdonald is kindly filling the Pres
byterian church during a vacancy.
He is doing good work here and
our people are very appreciative for
his kind ofices.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Coneldering the Part They wan Ac

Considering the Fart They Will ACT.
The Provisional Committee OF the
Progressive party Of Mingo county
met here in Williamson on yesterday.
the 2Sth, and organized for campaign
work. They intend to organize ev-
cry district in the county. as well as
the Congressional, Judicial and Sen
atorial Districts and will consider
placing tickets In the field In the
near future.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Sneak Thief.

A burglar entered the dining room
Of the wreck cars yesterday and
got away with eleven dollars worth
Of clothing from suit case belong
ingt to Horace Clay. The car was left
unlocked by Mr.. Clay, who had gone
to the Y. M. c. A. to get the mail.
The theft was not discovered until
today
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

The Republicans Of the Ninth vir-
ginia Congressional district, have
nominated Slemp again for Congress.
1T IL generally thought that he will
be badly defeated a. the Bull Moos-
ers win not support him under any
circumstances.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

District Supervisor. Lee Baach, OF
warfeld district. IL In the city at
tending the Teachers Institute here
this week. He Is one OF our leading
Democrats and very useful citi-
zen.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

Snpt. r. A. Riggs, Of WEIGH, ar
rived Thursday as an Instructor in
our institute Mr.. Riggs Is fluent
speaker and an able lecturer, and
will add greatly to our already inter
@esting Institute,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

These six months ended the fiscal
year and showed a total of 1,O5c :
1858 tons, which added to the ship
ments for July make the total for the
calendar year to date run up to 13,-
055,613.
For the month Of July 1912, the
shipments exceeded those Of July.
1911, by 491 ,401 tons and July. 1910
Iby sos se7 tons.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
n. Il W. Coal Shipments.


siStil1 breaking records" describes
the true status of coal production Ii
this region The official reports from
the Norfolk & Western railroad and
the state mining department havs
been issued and show the largest ton
mage of coal and coke shipments ever
made IN any one month in the rail-
roads history For every month
since January a substantial increase
has been noted In December the
total shipments were 1.808,612,
somewhat larger than those OF Jan
nary, which were l 6S7.948. Since
January the shipments have been in
craao NO y.zrAid1vs 40 fo1InWa.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Who Gets the Fruits?

Michael Casey. a politician in San
Francisco, who has been In Office ant,
ON the city payroll for man years.
was addressing meeting Of his fell
1ow-citizens. 1t was labor meet
ing.
you men must know. spouted
Casey, that you are the great BODY
polite in this city You are the
roots and the trunk Of our great MIL
nicbpal tree, while we who represent
you in Office are merely the branches
on that magnificent tree"
True for you. Mike" piped man
In the back of the hall, but did yc
ever nptice all the fruit grows on the
branches? Montgomery Journal.
Dedicated, with something akin to
pity, TO supporters of Taft now run
ming for Office In West Virginia:
Tell US not IN rhythmic numbers
Life Is all a lovely dream!
For at night our peaceful slumbers
Are broken by the
Bull
Scream
Charleston Gazette.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

Car OF the famous Mercles Bot.
tom, w. Va, water melons.
MARK RUSSELL e CO..
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

Car Of the famous Mercles Bot
| tom, w. Va, water melons.
MARK RUSSELL & CO..
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a Gard Of Thanks.

Mr. s. J. Lovern desires that we
return thanks to the people Of No
Ian and vicinity for their kind atten-
ton during the illness and death Of
his wife. In this sad bereavement
he was greatly consoled by the kind
Offices of his friends and netghbors.
for all OF which he 10 very appreci-
Satfve.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29
Your
Children's
Teeth.

Do not give your children chance
to blame you for their bad teeth
after they get old enough to realize
the value of them.
Stop and think. How can your
child make success OF the coming
school year with diseased teeth ?
II their teeth are irregular. we
guarantee to straighten them as
this Il one OF our specialties. Call
and let us show you many cases
which we are successfully straight
|ening and which we're given up by
other dentists to be hopeless. Call
and make an appointment with us
Just ask Central for the Dental Spe-
|cialist-Phone 1873.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-29

Charleston Gazette. I
Evening journal., 1912-05-21

STANDS BY THE
PLUMBING BOARD

Directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department this morning refused 20
grant "A master plumbers license TO
Richard Walsh, of the Modern Plumb
ing and Heating Company. This ac-
tion was taken following the an
nouncement by Secretary Christy that
Mr.. Walsh and William NJ Connolly.
the latter secretary and treasurer of
the company. had appeared before the
Plumbers Examiners Board last night
and refused to take the examination.
Their action was taken. Mr. Connolly
said. on advice from their attorney
following the decision given by Judge
Cochran several weeks ago when
/ Walsh VAS arrested on the charge OF
ltiAlatise the rules of the depsrfnient
At that time Walsh was dismissed.
This morning President Sparks an
nounced the reonest denied saying
"I am instructed by the Board 10
say as Walsh has refused 10 satisfy
the board In manner selected by them
and prove 10 their satisfaction his
competency, under the law. the license
is refused"
The section governing the granting
Of license WAS also read, which Is
as follows:
mo license shall be granted n
carry on the business OF master or
employing plumber TO any individual
nor to any firm or corporation un'
less they can show 10 the satisfaction
Of the Board OF Directors Of the Street
and Sewer Department that they ars
competent 10 fulfill all the require
ments necessary 10 do plumbing work
in a sanitary manner. No licenses
shall be granted for more than one
year and all licenses shall expire
on the 31st day Of December Of each
year"
Following the meeting. President
Sparks said that the plumbing inspec.
/ tor would continue 10 arrest Walsh
or anyone else for violating the rule:
and regulations Of the department
Mr.. Sparks said that n Judge Coch.
fran does not consider the cases, the
charges and warrants will be hell
over until Judge Cochran's successor
/ goes on the bench In the fall. Mr.
] Connolly meanwhile threatens n
cause trouble for any one interfering
with his employees on his work
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
FEAST OF WEEKS BEGINS.

shabuoth. the Feast OF Weeks. a
festival commemorating the giving OF
the Ten Commandments to the chill
dren Of Israel. will begin at sunset
tonight It's observance by Orthodox
Hebrews will continue two days In
the Orthodox synagogues the observ-
ance of this festival symbolizes the Of
fering Of the early harvest festival,
while among Reform and Conserva-
tive Hebrews II takes on the addition
al feature of the confirmation OF chill
dren who have completed their
studies in the congregational schools.
"Shabouth" will be observed by
services at Temple Beth Emeth to-
night. and tomorrow night at o'clock.
and tomorew morning al 10 o'clock.
Tomorrow night there will be con-
firmation services held. Those TO be
confirmed are Reba Finger. Rosaline
Hillersohn, Marion Greenbaum. Anna
Wolfmsn. Arthur Guest, and Irwin
Snellenburg.
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
BRICKS LAND
ON Her BED, BUT
JUDGE is LENIENT

Mary Moore coiored, OF No. SOL
Lafayette street in City Court today
told how her peaceful slumber last
night had been disturbed. by William
Pratt also colored who she said threw
bricks through the window Several
Of the bricks fell on her bed. she said.
Mary said Pratt was a stranger to her
Elwood Gibbs told Of seeing Pratt
throw a brick. which was produced
in Court
Pratt. denied the charge saying
Mary cured himshrdlu shrdlu shrdlu
Mary cursed him He had Emma
Brinckley called as Witness but shf
didn't know anything about tho case
Judge Cochran said be did rot -
much stocks" IN what Mary said and
dismissed William
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
GRANGER TO TALK
SCHOOL SUBJECTS

With A stockley in charge Della
ware Grange met at Newport last
evening.
Two entertainment committees
we're appointed, one to arrange for a
festival to be held soon; the other
to make plans for the oranges anual
field day Two separate committees
also we're appointed TO draw resolu-
tions for Pomona Grange which meets
next month.
The members discussed the con-
templated changes in the rural schools
by the State Board of Education and
vii hold a public meeting on June
2 TO again discuss this matter Pro
fessor A. r. Spaid. Superintendent Of
public schools of New Castle county.
will be invited to explain fhe various
resolutions Of thesState Board on the
subject.
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
CUBAN REVOLUTION SUPPRESSED.

By The United Press
completely suppressed. according Department
vices from Minister Beaupre today conspiaors have been
arrested in Santiago Pinar del Rio and santa Clara
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
BIRD MAN,
TOO ANXIOUS,
FALLS TO DEATH

BY The Unied Press.
DAYTON, o.. May 21-After hav-
Ing forced the lock on the Wright
Brothers aeropline hangar, and
against the advice OF a mech8nician
attmepting bis first fight unaided
Fred J Southard, twenty eight, stu
dent aviator OF Minneapolis. MINI.
was instantly killed this morning on
the Wright aviation field at Simm &
station near here.
Southard was member of veal
thy family Of Minneapolis. The acci-
dent occurred within six minutes after
he first set the engine going.
Evening journal., 1912-05-21

tie EVENING JOURNAL
fas more Subscribers than
;ny oiher paper in Delaware.
lfsi means q home paper.
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
MFATHFR

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 2i-For Del
aware Fair tonight and probably
Wednesday; little change In temper
ature.
WASHINGTON. May 21--Showery
weather tonight and Wednesday in the
Eastern States.
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
FALL DOWN STAIRS
MAY KILL WOMAN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
LAURED, Del. May 21-Mrs Ed
ward l.. Wolfe was probably fatally
injured this morning by falling down
stairs. She broke both arms at the
wrist and was injured internally. Ow-
ing to her age the doctors hold out
small hope for her recovery.
Joseph Mitchell was seriously in
jured by a runaway team.
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
IN AIRsHIr OVER ENGLISH CHANNEL.

BY The United Press
DOVER Eng. May 2l.-A,ator II. Cronberg dew in his
aeroplane Nieuport Belgium the English
Channel this written message
and departed for French without stopping
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
YEeGs GET $500 LOOT.

BY United Press
WHEELING. W May 2l-rhe posonce ST. clars-
dynamted today robbers between $500
and $1,000 secured
Evening journal., 1912-05-21
FORMER MAYORS PROTEST
AGAINST CITY COUNCIL
JANMING DEAL THROUGH

Charles D. Bird and ]. Harvey Spruance Favor
Waterfront But Say CouncImen Should Sign No
Agreement Without Consulting City Solicitor
orCourfs on Important Questions Involved
Banning, ReyboId and Wainwright
Criticize Wilmington Terminal
Company Scheme.