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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

/; absent, II; not voting, 352.
Roosevelt Boom Bursts
There were two exciting features of
the long session, which began at 10 in
the morning and continued until nearly
midnight.
Two hours before the nomination of
Taft the personal boom of Theodore
Roosevelt gave its last expiring gasp, in
q twenty-five minute demonstration.
The second incident was a near riot
in the Massachusetts, delegation preeip-
itated by Root when, during the roll
call, he began to get nervous about the
count.
When the delegates from the Goldfish
state refused to vote when their names
were called, Root ordered that the names
of the alternates be called.
As soon as this order was issued Dele
gate Forsdick, gray-bearded man who
looks like James G. Blaine, arose and
shouted:
Massachusetts is a law-abiding state,
and you had better not attempt that
kind of robbery"
Riot IS Suppressed.
After the yells and cheers that greet
ed this defiance had subsided Root strobe
to the edge of the platform, couple of
husky secretaries beside him to prevent
trouble, and said:
eTf a delegate to this convention re-
fuses to do his duty by casting his vote,
his alternate must do it for him. The
names of the alternates will be called"
When he went back he said to the sec
retary: "Send the police to that aisle"
The police went there, thirty of them.
The Massachusetts delegates were in
that section of the building, standing on
their chairs, shaking their fists, kissing
and hurting execrations at the chairman,
who had retired to his desk. Presently
they quieted down and voted. They lost
four votes, but they gained one point Of
more Importance.
Root never again during the roll call
insisted on the call Of laternates. Once
or twice they were call, but they never
voted against their principals desires.
The credentials committee report as a
whole was adopted This ended the con-
tests and the convention took up the
report of the committee on permanent
organization. It recommended that the
temporary organization be made perma-
nent.
There were cries of sSpeechl speechH'
And Senator Root stepped forward.
The demonstration continued several
minutes. Mr.. Root introduced Henry J..
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
100000 VISITED CHICAGO
II Is Estimated $5,oooooo Spent by
Guests.

Chicago.-More than $5,ooo,ooO waA
expended by delegates, politicians and
convention visitors in the last ten days,
according to estimates made by Chicago
hotel managers.
Of this sum it is estimated s3,500,000
was expended for food, drink and sleep
ing rooms, the remainder being distrib
uted among the theaters, amusement
parks and retail stores.
It is estimated that Chicago enter.
tanned 100000 visitors during the con-
yention.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28
WOMEN FIGHT BUTCHERS
Women Sprinkle Kerosene Over Meat;
Four Arrested.

Philadelphia.-Four women were ar
rested in the southern section of this
city after noisy demonstrations before
butcher shops, which recently increased
the prices of meats. Women at mass
meeting decided to boycott the butcher
shops in an attempt to force down prices.
The women entered the shops and
sprinkled kerosene over the meats
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

Buffalo, N. Y.-Between fifteen and
twenty people were drowned and num-
Der injured when fifty-fooi; dock at
Eagle Park, Grand Island, Niagara river,
collapsed under the weight of $50 peo-
pie, precipitating them into twelve feet
of water
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

New York-Announcement was made
here that Theodore P. Shonts had re-
signed as president of the Chicago and
Alton railroad. He said that he deemed
his resignation advisable in view of his
many duties in connection with rapid
transit interests in New York
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

Boston.-Arthur w. Shaw, formerly
president and general manager of the
A. w. Shaw Boot and Shoe Company,
of Freeport, Me-, was sentenced to from
three to five years in state prison for
the theft of $1,000 from the company.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-06-28

Allen of Kansas read the Roosevelt
statement and to pronounce "the Roose-
velt valedictory."
When he announced he was about to
read statement just placed in my
hands from Col. Theodore Roosevelt"
the Roosevelt adherents broke into
demonstration and cheering, renewed
cries: "We want Teddy"
While Allen stood waiting for quiet,
New Jerseys delegates tore their sand
New Jerseys delegates tore their stand
around the aisles. California was next
in line. Minnesota, Nebraska, Indiana,
West Virginia and Oklahoma joined the
procession, and the thing was on in
earnest. West Virginia took her place
in line.
Lasted 81 Minutes.
Out of a sea of heads and arms, the
standards were raised as the procession
passed around the hall. Pennsylvania,
Maine and North Carolina got into line.
By this time the noise was terrific. As
the column reached the Louisiana sec
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26
His Irresistible Humor.

Ellis Parker Butler says that his greatest difficulty, now that there is a demand for his stories, is to find a competent secretary. He confded his difficulty to friend, who at once said:
 ''Why, know just the man for you. A good stenographer, temperate hab- its, absolutely reliable"
 Fine, but has he - sense of humor3" asked MT. Butler.
 "Ycs, he has that" replied the friend. q fancy he has a very pretty wit of his own. In fact I've heard him get of one or two rather neat things of his own"
 'Tm sorry to hear that" replied But Ter. He won't do. that's plain"
 For heaven's sake. why not?" asked the surprised friend.
 'Tn tell you-Just in confidence" 1" said MT. Butler q had one secretary once with a sense of humor, and 1t was so strong that between us we could not do any work because of his laugh ing at the things I dictated. really can't afford to pay a chap $4 a day for laughing"
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26
SIXTEEN YEARS IN HER BED
New York Woman a Voluntary invalid h Determination to Show Her
 WIII Power.

Macedon, N. Y-When Jay Corser died the other day, following an opera ton for appendicitis, his neighbors wondered whether, to attend the fu- neral, Mrs. Corser would leave the bed in which she had voluntarily lain for 1e years
 Not illness, but a determination to pit her will against her husbands, had kept her in bed all these years, the neighbors say. Mrs. Corser was a be- liever in total abstinence. Her hus- band favored temperance in all things, including the extent of his self-re- Straint. When she vowed she would so to bed and never get up again un- dl h0 promised never to touch a drop of liquor he declared her attitude was intemperate and refused to indulge her.
 So she stayed in bed and he went on in his usual way, keeping a com nortable home for her and their chill dren- Although she kept to her bed, Mrs. Corser led an active life after her own fashion. She sewed contin- uelly and supervised the household ex- penditures and managed her home, if not her husband.
 Often there were rumors that Mrs. CorBer left her bed to take exercise and slipped out of the house under cover of darkness to take long walks. But her daughters declare their moth CT kept her VOW and remained in bed, winter and summer, since 1896. Phys ically she was none the worse for her habit of life. She ate heartily three times a day and she escaped colds. neuralgia, rheumatism and other ills.
 When her husband died and she was released from her VOW, she tried to get up, but her legs, long unused to exercise, refused to sustain her. She could not attend her husbands funeral. And she Is still in bed. If is doubtful if she will ever be able to use her limbs again.
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26
Jewels Closely Guarded.

The sale of Abdul Hamid's jewels leads Paris contemporary to refer tc the way in which the valuables of other sovereigns are guarded. We learn that the jewels of the Russian royal family. which are of an enor nous value. are kept in the Kremlin where they are looked after by 150 officers who have retired from the army. The Italian crown jewels are guarded in a subterranean chamber on a little island in the Tiber. The crown treasures of Austria are in the GUS tody of the Imperial bank The Aus trian jewels are of great value, but of those of Germany the same cannot be said. These are also in the custody of a bank The Bulgarian jewels valued at $S,000. .000. are kept at a cas-. tie on the banks of the Danube. Most of the French state Jewels have been dispersed, but some of great value arc to be seen at the Louvre
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26
ALWAYS SOMETHING TO EA1
if the Peach Crop Falls There May Be "Punkins" and So On-No Need
 to Worry.

Every member of the Oakley Aid so ciety, with one exception, had somG complaint to make about the dry sea son-the .blackberries drying up, the tomatoes rotting from sunburn. the sweet corn failing to fill out, or the scarcity of potatoes, says the Graphic In fact, famine might have seemed inevitable to one who listened to the gloomy talk. Finally, the president ot the society turned to a small woman who had been quilting away cheer fully but silently through the after noon, the one exception to the fault finders. Hasn't the drought hurt your fruit and garden at all. Mrs. Bennettf'' she was asked.
 "Oh, yes, mine is just about like all the rest" was the calm reply.
 And don't you ever worry over any thing?" the president asked. most inn patiently.
 Mrs. Bennett stopped quilting. laid her thimble down, and. looking around the group of women at the quilt. an swered: 'T'n tell you what cured me of worrying. used to fret over every. thing, and one spring. when 1t was reported that a late frost had killed all the fruit, sat down to have a good cry, for our peach trees had bloomed beautifully and I had been so proud of the abundant crop I was sure ws were to have.
 Now 1t happened that my Aunt Martha came in just then, and asked me what the trouble was. told. her.
 "'Child, what's the use fretting over 1t? You'll not starve. I've lived eighty years and the worlds crop of pro visions has never failed yet. If we don't have peaches we'll have pun kins'
 q have lived half as many years now as Aunt Martha had lived then. and I've found her philosophy sound. In spite of all the late frosts and droughts, I don't believe any of us haa ever suffered for food"
 The little woman glanced with a smile round the circle of plump. we'll fed women, and then taking up her thimble went to quilting again. They all laughed rather sheepishly, and the president said, thoughtfully:
 'Td never thought of 1t that way. but it's true peaches or punkins.' PD try to remember that"
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26
BULL SHOCKS LONDON.
FRIGHTENED ANIMAL RUNS UP
 STAIRWAY TO ROOF.
Nobody Could Rope and Tie HIm- Jumps to Four Adjoining Build
 Ings Before BeIna Killed.

London.-A bull being driven with a herd through York road to the cattle market became frightened, ran into a lat building. up the stairway to the fifth floor and onto the roof, where, after frightening everybody who tried to capture him. he jumped to four ad- joining roofs and was brought to death by a rife shot only after three hours of plotting.
 The animals dash up the stairs to the roof caused a large crowd to col lect- Seven policemen and drovers who were bold enough to follow tried to lasso the bull, but failed to accom- plish a job which could have been performed by the American cowboy in the twinkling of an eye.
 The bull pulled the ropes away from his would-be captors or broke them as fast as they could get them over his horns. Then there was a consultation while the bull stood de nantly in one corner of the roof watching developments with fire fash Ing from its eyes.
 Finally one man procured a rabbit gun. and taking refuge behind chim- ney, began firing at the enraged bull. The bull did not care. Just as the last of the eleven shots was fired the bull charged over a five-foot wall sep arating the fiat building from the roof of the adjoining structure.
 Here he met a congregation of newspaper men, photographers and spectators. There was a grand scram- ble for safety, each chimney being used as a protection by a photograph or or reporter who was decidedly un- easy over the situation some distance from the ground.
 The bull did not remain long on this roof, but jumped to another ad- joining, and 50 on. until he had reach cd the top of tas fifth building from where he started. Brought to bay by walls which could not well be sur mounted, the animal held the fort for nearly three hours. The police had by this time managed to secure a rife, with which a marksman managed to dispatch the bull by two well-directed shots from an adjoining building.
 The disposition of the carcass now confronted those interested in the chase. The head was cut on and thrown to the street below. and then. apparently not realizing the great weight of the animal, the body was pushed. showed and rolled over the edge of the building by about forty men. It fer with such force that 1t crushed three paving stones and sent particles flying in every direc- ton The streets in the vicinity were, blocked for 6 quarter of a mile. sl'
 The London police carry no revolv- erS- Had such an incident occurred in any American city the bull would have been dispatched in five minutes
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26
ExpIalnIna EIow of sap.

There is quite a mystery surround. ing the solution of the forces which start the flow of sap in the trees. In vestigations made in the case of the maple, which starts as early as, If not earlier than, any other tree to flow, it has been found that the tempera, ture seems to have only an indirect influence. The conclusion has been reached that neither expansion of gas in the wood, nor expansion of water. nor expansion of the wood itself. ia the underlying cause of the pressure which produces the flow, but that this pressure arises from the effects or temperature in altering the osmotic permeability of the pith-ray cells.
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26

mals for sale. but a peep inside dis closed cakes of various shapes and colors, the wire screen being used to keep out small insects.
 You must not leave Rio without go- ing to the summit of both Tijuca and Corcovado. The view you get from either of these mountains will stay with you forever. We, with a party of friends, motored to the top of IT. juca. From the base of the mountain the road zigzags through banana plan tations and still more beautiful tropi- cal verdure to the top. Near the top there is quite settlement with good hotel and cafe.-G. w. s.
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26

Gave ~knoekout Drops" to chIekena
 Camden, N. J.-Charged with giving Knockout drops" to chickens SO he could steal them without raising q fuss, William Campbell admitted he had soaked corn in 8 mixture of chloral He was sent to jail for six months.
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26
NeM Leap Year RuIe.

Orville. Ohio.-Girls have made 1t their leap year rule to escort to the young mems homes their dancing part ners and to repair to their own dook oiles without convoY.
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26
His son.

q hate to hear a man with a bao cold telling jokes"
 Why so?"
 Because he's bound to hand you ou hoarse chestnuts."
The Holbrook news., 1912-04-26

V
 t a b l e s d'hote along the Boul' Mich of the Latin quarter = in tact, in almost any of the twenty aron- 1issements within the f1fty-six gates of the French capital, will be found the ubiquitous Ameri- can grafter.
 Attracted to you by either the Ameri- can roll to the brim of your derby or
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
Special Commissioners Sale OF {
Valuable Tract Of Coal

Rv virtue OF the authority Vested in me
hv the decree Of the. Circuit Court Of
Barbour Connty, West Virginia. entered
at the April Term, 1912, Of said Court, in
the chancery cause OF John D. Hosberry
against w. Granville Goodwin et all, the
undersigned Special Commissioner will
on the
10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1912,
between the hours OF one O clock and four
O'clock . N on that day being the first
day Of the next regular term Of the CIR.
cult Court Of Barbour County, offer for
sale % the highest responsible bidder, at
the front door Of the court house Of Bar
bour Comfy. West Virginia, the coal in
and underlying tract of land situate in
Glade District, Barbour County, West
Virginia, adjoining lands with Frederick
Hill and others, and being the same coal
conveyed by W. g. Goodwin and vile to
s. A Moore, Trustee, by deed bearing
date of the 10Th day of January, 1906,
and Of record in the proper Office in Deed
Book IS, page 274, to which reference is
had for more complete description Of
said tract Of coal; and this sale will carry
with it the mining rights granted in said
deed, and viii be subject to the reserva-
ton Of the Tree Foot Seam of coal.
TERMS OF Sufficient cash in
hand on day Of sale to pay decree Of
1881. 70, with interest thereon from the
| 10th day Of April 1912, until paid, cost Of
ISN'T, and expense Of sale; and Tor the
residue, if any, the purchaser shall give
bis two interest bearing notes for equal
amounts due in six and twelve months
from date Of sale, with good personal
security to be approved by the Specia
Commissioner and the legal title to be re-
tanned by the said Commissioner as
further security for the payment of tile
deferred notes
LEROY V. HOLSBERRY,
Special Commissioner.
|. Chas w. Brandon, Clerk Of the
Circuit Court Of Barbour County do here.
by certify that LEROY V. HoIsberry, the
above named Special Commissioner, has
executed before me bond in the penalty
Of 100000 with security approved by me
as provided by the decree in the above
styled cause.
Given under my hand this the 18th
day Of August, 1912
G. w. BRANDON,
Clerk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
For sails Or For Rent

On account q nv age and failing heal
II, / now offer The Beliugton Four and
Feed Mil for Sale at a sacrifice
The FLOUP MILL vas bnit about two
and hall years ago, by the Nordve and
Norman Company Of Indianapolis, Ind
The Feed Mill was built about seven
yeara ago by The Wolfe COMPANY Of
Chambers burg Pa There reslso good
outfit which manufactures good Buck
wheat Flour. There is also a corn Mil
0attit. which manufactures fine quality
OF sitted corn neal.
The mill il run by Thirty H, 2. Gas
Engine which furnished excellent power
My terms are part cash, balance time
payments tnat may he agreed upon !
will take good well located property in
Beiington, Philippi,A Buekhaunou Or Elk
ms rs part pay.
For any luther information please call
or write
+. W. BROWN,
Pelinotng, " Ns,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured bv Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY x CO., Toledo, o.
We, the Undersigned, have known F. J Cheney
for the last IS years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and fnan-
cially able to carry ont any obligations made by
his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo. G.
Halls catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
he system. Testimonials sent free Price rs
accents per bottle. sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for CONSTRUCTIONS
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
For Sale

NINE Room House and Lot for sale
on High st. Nicely situated with shade
trees in front, commands nice view
plumbed in all the rooms for Gas for
Heat and Lights, water in the house.
Any one wanting nice resident prop
erty at bargain, will make no mistake
in this one, five minutes walk from depot.
Address, Or call at THE PROGRESS
I'VE OFFICE.
Belington, w Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
Club Offers
: Exclusive Of Contest :.

In clubs OF four we will send The Pro-
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
BIG ATTRACTIONS
FOR ELKINS FAIR
SEPTEMBER 24-26
Solid TrainIOad Of Fascinating
and Entertaining Midway
Attraction Coming
DARING AEROPLANE
FLIGHTS EACH
DAY

Sixteen carloads, a solid train Of the
most fascinating and entertaining midway
attractions which will give the annual
Randolph County Fair the best and larg-
est midway in West Virginia. il but one
OF the many free attractions which have.
been booked by the local fair manage
ment.
The management has signed contracts
with COL Thomas Baldwin Of New York.
an aviator of national reputation, who
has for the past two years been identified
with Glenn Curtis, to give daily flight in
an aeroplane at the Fair Grounds Col
Baldwin will give his exhibition of dar-
ing sky work at O. clock each afternoon
ascending and alighting on the green d.
rectly in front OF the grandstand 1t is
the custom Of Col. Baldwin in making
his flights to remain in the air for inter-
walls of 20 to 80 minutes and to cover at
least Is miles in his daily flight through
space.
Other Tree attractions which have been
booked will be the daily performance of
the Japanese acrobatic team Of six mem
bers who will do stunts on the green in
front of the grandstaud during the entire
afternoon.
Professor Nicholas Marandax, the
worlds record high diver, OF Cincinnati,
will give daily exhibition Of the most
sensational diving ever witnessed in the
state in the race track enclosure
Extensive preparations. have been
made by the managers in charge OF the
cattle, sheep, SWINE, poultry and other
1--we stock displays to excel in their sew
eral departments. For the first time IN
the history of the Fair Association the
managers OF the live stock display hav E
not contented themselves with securing
West Virginia productions but have gone
beyond the confines of the state IN their
efforts to make the Thirteenth annual fair
surpass its predecessors in general excel
ence Cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, and
other live stock from the states of Penn
sylvania Ohio, MARYLAND and Virginia
/ will be on display. The exhibition Of
cattle from Highland county, Virginia,
will be exceptionally elaborate.
The poultry directors are planning fol
Statewide poultry show this year that
will easily surpass any other poultry
show ever held in West Virginia.
To compete tor the 5000 offered in
purses the best horses not only in West
Virginia but from half dozen states will
be assembled at the stalls which have
been completely renovated and repaired.
The speed program which includes every.
thing from the favorite pacing heats down
to the free tor all run will be uneaualled
in Central West Virginia Every day will
be racing treat for the thousands Of
members Of the racing fraternity in the
state.
The horses to compete for the Flkins
purses compose the flower of the West
Virginia track favorites in addition IL
many speed performers from adjoining
states.
Do not forget the date OF the Randolph
County Fair-September "a, rs and 2e
1912.
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For Sail.

THREE FARMS An near Lovett's
Chapel ia Valley District barbour
Conntv; one farm ITO acres, twn good
orchards; one farm SO acres, two good
orchards; one farm 80 acres. one yo3ng
orchard A II FOR $1,000 per acre
TERMS: One fourth cash down,
balance with secured notes
LEWIS ZtRKLE.
Belington w Va r F y. No /
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L WARE 4 son
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
What For Sale

/ have good A No seed Wheat
which am selling for 81 90 per bushel
This wheat can not be excelled 10 quality
and is the finest there is, which Is saying
q great deal.
Anyone wishing this wheat at the a.
hove named price. Cali on or write.
u. E. GEORGE
BeIington. w. Va. K. F D. No. 2