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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
Has 100000 Blaze.

Hinton disastrous fire lately
swept the town of Beckley, the coun-
ty seat Of Raleigh county. About one
third of the business section of the
town was completely wiped out, at an
estimated loss Of over 100000. The
fire originated in the furniture and
undertaking establishment of Rose &
Turner. 1t spread rapidly, the
burned section of town having con-
sisted mainly of frame structures.
Despite the fact that the volunteer de-
partment responded promptly and
worked valiently, the flames gained
rapid Roadway and soon were beyond
control. In all directions save one
the fl burned itself out. but on the
side where the greater stretches OF
the town were threatened building
in the path of the fire was dynamited.
This effectively checked the fire.
Among the structures destroyed
were the postofiice, Campbell's hos
pital, a newspaper office and hotel.
Forty prisoners in the county jail
were thrown into panic and were
gotten into the corridors so that they
could be moved at moments notice.
However, just when steps were being
taken to remove them from the struc-
ture the flames were gotten under
control In addition to the 80 or more
business concerns wiped out, many
families living in the second and third
stories of the buildings that were
burned lost all their effects and es-
capped with difficulty.
When it was discovered that the
postoffice was doomed, all the mail
was successfully removed, while the
patients In the Campbell's hospital
were also gotten out of the range Of
the fire.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Mrs. Ada Clark. an English woman
who lost her husband in the wreck,
stayed in her berth for half an hour
after the collision.
The shock was SO light that 1t did
not disturb me-" she said, land my
husband told me to go back to sleep
again. Then the stewardess came
along and yelled. Everybody on deck.
There was no disturbance in filIing
the small boats. My husband put me
in, kissed me good-by and commended
me to God. After got into the boat
two men tried ITO step in. An officer
said that the boat was only for wo
men and they stepped right back.
II was In my night dress. The cold
reached my brain and everybody In
the boat was so benumbed from cold
that we could not realize what ter
ribie thing had happeneu. Then some
body said, It's gone. and we sat
.here without showing any emotion =.
Saved WIra Her Children.
Mrs. Allen o. Becker. who Is at
tached to the American Lutheran Mis-
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
ADMITS MAIL IHEFTs
POSTMASTER AT HoRsEPEN con-
FEssEs TAKING VALuABLEs.
induced Old Men to Draw Money and
Send by Mail That It Might
BE Lost"

Huntington. One of the most
battling cases that ever was faced by
postoffice inspectors was definitely
solved here when Alex H. Trent, for
ner postmaster at Horsepen, Mingo
county, confessed in federal court that
he burned the postofice to cover up
tbs theft by himself of registered
letter containing $1,000.
Trent got Harrison Hstfeld. an old
recluse of Mingo county, to withdraw
his money from bank during the
panic Of 1907, and had him order It
sent to him by registered mail. On
the night the money arrived, the
postoffice was burned and Trent was
later arrested
While in jail here, three years ago,
awaiting trial, Trent escaped and was
only recently located and brought
back for trial Judge Keller has not
yet imposed sentence on Trent. Since
the burning Of the money, Harrison
Hatfield, the loser, was tried and
convicted of poisoning his wife and
sent to the penitentiary. He died only
few months ago.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
Assault Young Girl.

Clarksburg. After perhaps fatally
stabbing Nicholas Nimo. coal min
er, in the neck with a knife, Clyde
Rector, also miner, was arrested at
Meadow Brook, near here, by group
OF other miners, and was brought to
the county jail here to await hear
ing before Magistrate G. H. Gordon
on a charge Of criminally assaulting
his 6-year-old daughter, Pearl at
there home there. DIR. r. f. Ma.
theney, Meadowbrook physician.
who attended the little girl first, made
the complaint which was afterward
formally presented by the constable
who brought Rector to jail It is said
Rector was crazed with whisky when
he committed the alleged assault.
Miners of the Meadowbrook section
banded themselves together to arrest
Rector in order to. avert possible
lynching.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
FOOD" IsMAYs FIRST WORD
Rescued White star Line Official Hun
cry When He Reaches the Car
pathia

New York, April 19.-"For Gods
sake get me something 10 eat I'm
starved. / don't care what it costs or
what it is, bring it to me-"
This was the first statement made
by ]. Bruce lsmay. directing head OF
the White Star line, one of the few
men rescued from the Titanic. few
minutes after he was landed on board
the Carpathia.
1t is vouched for by an officer OF
the Carpathia, who requested that
his name be withheld.
Mr.. Ismay reached the Carpathia
in about the tenth lifeboat," said the
officer. II didn't know who he was.
but afterward ! heard the others OF
the crew discussing his desire 10 let
something to eat the minute he put lis
foot on deck
THE steward who waited on him,
MCGUIRE. from London, says Mr. Is
may came dashing into the dining
room and. throwing himself into a
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
BABY Girl SAVED FROM SEA
Child Found Wrapped In Blanket by
Titanic Survivors In Llfeboat-
No identity Marks.

New York, April 19.-Among the
iirst passengers off the Carpathia was
Miss Margaret Hays OF 304 West
Eighty-third street. accompanied by
G. M. Tucker. Jr., of London. Mr..
Tucker carried In his arms a little
blond baby girl, possibly three years
old. When he was asked whose, baby
it was he had rescued he said he
didn't know.
Il was pushed into one Of the last
boats off," he said. Miss Hays was In
the same boat We had drawn away
from the Titanic and were possibly
half mile away when she sank. We
found this little girl in the water few
feet away from our boat some time
later
THE baby was wrapped Up In
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
Gets Nearly Fall DAMAGES.

Wheeling. The case Of Mrs Rena
Chippe against Marion T. Brinker,
administrator of the estate of the late
Katherine Waterman Kinsey was fin
ished, being on trial two days. and the
jury brought in verdict for the
plaintiff in the sum of s4,465. She
sued for $4,000, which was claimed
for is years service as housekeeper
for the deceased, and the big verdict
came in the nature of surprise.
Kinder & Tallman were attorneys for
the plaintiff. There has been no in
timation that an appeal will be taken.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
Heavy Damages Awarded.

Huntington. The jury in the fed
eral court in the case Of Mrs. Lillian
M. Huff against r. T. Fitch and Joe
Weisner of Kimball, awarded the fair
plaintiff damages in the sum OF ST.
600. She sued for $4,000. The wom-.
an, who is from Cleveland, ayers she
was arrested last September and
dragged through the streets OF the
town to the jail almost nude. The
jury was out but 20 minutes. A mo-
ton to set aside the verdict will be
argued later.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
Embezzlement is Charged.

Grafton Clarence G. Kinter was
arrested on the charge Of embezzling
funds from the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. He was formerly ticket
agent here and following the exposure
left the city and was gone for several
months. Upon his return he was
arrested after waving a hearing and
gave bond for $1,000 for his appear
ance when wanted by the grand jury
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
RESCUED LAND DESTITUTE
steerase Passengers Are Without
ciothng-Mother Loses Illus
band and Brothers.

New York, April 19.-The 200 and
more Storage passengers were In a
sad condition. The women were with
out wraps and the few men there were
wore very little clothing.
A poor Syrian woman who said she
was Mrs. Habush. bound for Youngs-
town. o.. carried In her arms a SIX
yeaf-old baby girl. The child wore
only light calico dress. was barefoot.
ed and barelegged
This woman had lost her husband
and three brothers. II Loss four OF my
men -olks." she cried
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
A West virsinian's Success.

Wheeling. Prof. Lorain Fortney.
formerly of West Virginia, bu. who
last year became associated with
Marquette college at Milwaukee, wis.
has been re-engaged by that institu-
ton for term of years. Professor
Fortney is featuring upon economies
and social subjects. Professor Fort
ney was formerly principal Of the
West Liberty Normal school and later
OF the Keyser Preparatory school In
connection with the university. He
is native OF West Virginia and HE
many friends with him success
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

blanket and we pulled her into our
boat with an oar. She had no marks
on her by which she could be identi-
ned Wien found, and was nearly numb
from cold. After we got aboard the
Carpathia, the doeter---@ eIl---~boafd-
took care of her, and now she is as
happy as can be. Miss Hays is going
10 take her home"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
Survivors Of Wreck Of IL
tanic Are Landed IN
New York.
TELL TALE OF AWFUL TRAGEDY
Passengers and Crew Display
Marked Heroism in Hour OF
Great Trial.
MONSTER SHIP TORN kSUNDER

Strains Of Nearer, Ny God, to Thee"
Are Last Sounds Heard by Passen-
gers Awaiting Doom-Ripped by
Iceberg, Icy Flood Explodes Liners
Boilers and Tears Ship in Two
Narrowing Scenes as Wives Are
Torn From Husbands and Forced
Into Lifeboats-onIy One Person
Taken From Wreck Dies on Way
to New York.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25
SEVERAL MEN ARE DRIVEN BACK

=
sionary Society of Foreign Missions,
and her three children, RutM IL
Marion. s, and Richafd. 6, wefeves,
cued from the Titanic. ~
She said she was awakened about
1890 and steward told her that
everything was safe and that she
could go back to sleep. In half hour
she was awakened BY steward who
told her to take her three children in
a hurry, as they were going to be nut
into a lifeboat. They did not get
chance to dress.
Mrs. Becker said that a steward
took two OF the children and she went
with Ruth. but they all met in the
same lifeboat. She said that they
were in the hoat until almost five
o'clock. when they were picked up.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Considering their familiarity with
the language shouted by railroad sta
ton announcers and street car con-
ductors, 1t seems unreasonable for
Americans to object to grand opera in
French and German.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

We are informed that a plot to de.
throne the king of Siam has been dis
covered Chowfa Maha Vajiravudh's
name is not the only burden he has
to carry.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

1t is all right to tack calling cards
on the south pole, but election posters
should net be pasted there.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

We had never heard OF Ii Yuen
Hung until he was elected vice-presi-
dent of China 1t is different In this
country We never hear of him after
ward
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Hiram Maxim informs us that with.
in a few years armor plate will be
no more effective than cheese And
yet we have met some highly effec.
tive cheese
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Archaeologists claim they have dis.
covered the Broadway OF Pompeii. but
how do they account for the jar OF
water they found there?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

the thought of the dead was In the
minds of all onlookers The depres-
sion of death was on the waiting men
and women.
Quiet In Glad Greeting.
Those who found their gladdest
hopes realized and looked through the
press to make out the well known
face Of husbands and fathers and sis
tiers and wives, could not conceal
their tremendous citation through
thankfulness that all suspense and
disheartening conjecture was over.
But they greeted their rescued ones
quietly, for the most part, with a
thought ever present for the overbur-
.dened hearts of the many who had
been bereaved.
So clearly were the police arrange
ments at the pier carried out that
there was no surging of crowds, no
busting and batting of the Titanic's
survivors.
The pier was crowded with repre-
sentatives of relief organizations with
ambulances, surgeons from the hos
pitfalls, with sisters OF charity, nurses,
doctors-all those who could be of
help In alleviating distress or suffer
ing.
Presently the Cunarder was laid
alongside and the gangplanks lowered
and then there came in an incessant
streams the hundreds who had come
alive from the most awful disaster in
marine history.
Tell Tale Of Horror.
From score of passengers came
the story of their awful experience.
The great liner was plunging
through a comparatively placid sea on
the surface of which there was much
mushy ice and here and there num-
Der OF comparatively harmless looking
foes. The night was clear and stars
visible. Chief Officer Murdoch was in
charge of the bridge.
The first intimation of the presence
Of the iceberg that he received was
from the lookout in the crows nest
They were so close upon the berg at
this moment that it was practically
impossible to avoid collision with It.
The first officer did what other un-
startled and alert commanders would
have done under similar circum-
stances--that is, he made an effort by
going full speed ahead on his star
board propeller and reversing his
port propeller. simultaneously throw
ing his helm over, to make a rapid
turn and clear the berg
Rips Bottom Open.
These maneuvers were not success
fui. He succeeded in preventing his
bow from crashing into the ice cliff,
but nearly the entire length of the
great ship on the starboard side was
ripped
The speed Of the Titanic, estimated
to be at least 81 knots, was SO terrific
that the knifelike edge of the iceberg's
spur protruding under the sea cut
through her like a can opener.
The shock was almost imperceptible.
The first officer did not apparently
realize that the great ship had re-
) ceived its death wound and none of
the passengers it is believed had the
| slightest suspicion that anything more
than usual minor accident had hap
pened. Hundreds who had gone to
+ their berths and were asleep were not
| awakened by the vibration.
Return to Card Game.
To illustrate the placidity with
which practically all the, men regard
ed the accident it is related that four
were in the smoking room playing
bridge, calmly got up from the table.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Americans complain that they are
not safe in Mexico, but there is no
law compelling Americans to live in
that forsaken country.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

chair, said: Hurry. for Gods sake.
and get me something to eat: I'm
starved don't care what 1t costs or
what it is, bring it to me-"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

One OF the college professors thinks
boys go wrong because OF the things
they carry in their pockets But boys
dc, not. as rule. have hip pockets.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Have you figured out just how much
that proposed national tax OF per
cent en- all net earnings in excess of
$4,000 year Is going to cost you?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Eggs sell for five cents dozen in
China. But for ordinary purposes
china eggs are not worth even that.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

It win readily be observed that
reaching the south pole is no Sunday
afternoon stroll.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Another aviator threatens to fly
across the Atlantic. but up to date.
no newspaper has bought the exclu.
sive rights to his story
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Philadelphia swallowed poison.
inhaled gas and cut his throat. For a
resident of that town he seems to
have been in quite a hurry.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Explorers will now make a business
OF signing because there nre no more
poles TO, conquer But the chautau-
qua circuit still is open to conquest
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

A Pennsylvania farmer has discov.
cred coal mine in his cellar. This
has been a splendid winter in which
to make such discovery.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

A scientist has discovered that wine
can be made Of bananas. II 1t affects
locomotion the way the skins do. take
it away.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

About the meanest way man could
die was experienced by an unfortu-
nate one in the south who was kicked
to death by dead mule.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Yale has given up basketball. What
is to become of our colleges II this
sort Of thing keeps up?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Both poles have been discovered.
but most of us prefer to take middle
course.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Winter should have been sent to q
school where suffering is cured.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Norway appears to have been stung
by the discovery bug. A Norwegian
astronomer says he has discovered q
new star.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

That coming baby show at Palm
Beach will not be fashionable hotel
function, but the result of local en-
terprise &
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

The south pole has been spotted.
but 1t win prove no more valuable
than its colleague at the other end
of the earth.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Nearly all Boston girls are reported
to have bow legs and big feet. But
there may be Boston girls whose left
shoulder blades are pretty.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

A highbrow informs us that wom-
an Is at her best at the age Of fifty.
Cheer up. sisters; there is hope.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

"A woman should enjoy a No. s
SHOE" says a lady medic. This is
especially true If the woman has
corns.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

A statistician tells us that the per
capita debt Of the United States is
1888. Now, II we could only con-
vince our tailor.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

A New York man has paid 81 .o0o..
ono for two veiasquez paintings. thus
eTectnslly silencing neohle who in
EIxxed that he had no ta&.e for high
art
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

Chicago will have one of the biggest
aeroplane meets ever held. and 1t has
arranged already to furnish the neces-
sary sky room
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

II the courts are going to decide
how much girls hat may cost 1t will
be lucky that women may not serve
on the juries.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

A California woman wants divorce
because her husband Is faultless. 1t
seems he is faultless to fault.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

A year on Mars contains 73o days.
Just think OF the length of the base
ball season.
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decided In China to do something for
the ultimate consumer.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

In some parts of Spain there are 200
holidays a year. This is held to be
excessive.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

It is said that. Sir Thomas Upton
will get a wife IL he wins the cup.
There is no limit to Toms gameness.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

VIII Meet Next In Los Angeles.
Philadelphia. April 19.-TEe council
Of the National Municipal league ac-
cepted the invitation Of Los Angeles
to hold the next meeting OF the league
from July to IL in that city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-25

the thought Of the dead was in the
minds Of all onlookers. The depres-
sion of death was on the waiting men
and women.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

The board of County Commission
ers OF Meilettc county : Oak. will
receive bids at the office 81 the
county auditor, up 20 II A. NJ. April
2nd, 1917, for the delivery 70. b.
Mnrdo, $. d. Of the following nipple.
meuts
II inch road plows.
No. . scraper>,
No. , wheel scraperS.
Fresno Scrapcrs MOL
The board reserves the right TO rcjec,
any or all bids.
ID. i. McLane.
Chairman.
+. j. Cummings.
Auditor
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
For County Auditor

hereby ANNOUNCE myself AZ Il
candidate Tor county auditor subject
to the will OF the .epublican voters
OF Mcl.ette county. | believe my
record as the prescott county auditor
lustifies ths reQucs, aud il ! am IL.
-lected ! will serve the propl. to tho
-s~y best Of my ability,
+. j. Cummings
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
For Sheriff

| hereby announce myself ~ II
candidate for denomination to the office
Vt sheriff of this county, subject to
the will Of the republican voter. 7
have held the Office one term and have
performed duties 10 the bes, of my
ability, upon this record base nv
claim 10 denomination and respectful.
ly solicit your support NJ the June
primaries.
Stephen f. Estes.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
Clerk of Courts

an. a candidate for denomination
on the republican ticket for the office
Of clerk Of courts Of Mellette county
at tue primary election TO he held on
June ah. 1912. | assure You that If
nominated and elected shall con.
.inue a. heretofore Ia DO nv duty in
ihe intercs, oi the people of Mellct,c
'cun-v.
Richard Jones.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
Fer State Senator

To The Voters Of the TWeutv-SiX,h
Senatorial District:
desire 10 announce that am y
candidate for the nomination Tor Strife
Senator from the 18th senatorial dist.
riot. suSject to the will OF th" Republi.
eau voters at the primaries. June lth.
1917.
j J.. Crown.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
For Register OF Deeds

| hereby announce myself a. II
candidate for denomination 10 the office
Of register Of deeds Of Mellette
county, subject Ia the will IF the
republican voters at the June prim.
aries.
W. 4. Hollcnback