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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30

A little girl was playing at the table
with her cup Of water. Her father
took the cup from her and In 20 doing
accidentally spilled some Of the water
on her.
"There!' she cried as she left the
table Indignantly. "You wet me c'ear
TO my feelings."-Everybody's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30
Ths GalIows Plant,

During the middle ages the botanists'
or old "herbalists," gave currency to
many curious stories concerning the
growth, form. ETC.. Of the mandrake OF
May apple. which finally resulted In It's
being given the name Of "gallows
plant" The pseudo scientists OF that
time declared that mandrakes would
grow in no other place except upon
which some terrible crime had been
committed. The roots were formerly
supposed to bear a strong resemblance
to the human form.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30
Allies Of Science.

Knicker-Think we shall ever talk to
Mars? Bocker-No: II It was possible
my wife would never have overlooked
it.-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30

II the wild growth on your farm 10
profuss and your tomato and melon
vines run to leaf, your soil is rich In
nitrogen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30
A Cautious Girl.

"Would you die for meT' she MUIR
INJURED.
"Gladly, darling" he answered.
"Apd would there" she continued
softly. "be anything left for me after
th. undertaker's bill was paidT-Bach'
elor's Casket.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30

Don't allow the horse to drink TOO
much watsr at ono time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30

The art Of a nation has its root In
the national character.-H. Taine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"a SPEED THE Flow"

on practical agricultural topics Q
is solicited. Address all communications IL :.
tended for this department 70 HENRY D.
HAMMOND. Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem.
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30
Feathers and Combs.

SOME BIRDS LIABLE TO REVERT TO AN
ORIGINAL PARENT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-07-30

Steamer Monhegan
leaves Portland on
Tuesdays, Tuesdays
and Saturdays at ] am.
for Rockland and inter-
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN
MINGn

Take the situation Of the Repubff-
can party in this county from an
impartial standpoint and there is
nothing very promising in its future
The leaders are doing their best to
keep the old political machine to-
gether, but they are having the hard
est kind of work It's probably plen-
ty ofhtme yet for the ring leaders to
work out some way for their ulti-
mate political salvation but nothing
of the kind is yet showing up on the
turbulent surface of the situation
The powers that be are doing their
level best to fix things satisfactorial-
ly, but there is not enough of the
emoluments to go around, and that
is what is now puzzling the boss
ringsters. We are watching their
movements with considerable interest
and waiting for further develop
ments.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
7 YP T W R II T RS
GIVEN AWAY

The Emerson Typewriter Company
of Woodstock, ILL.,, have recently CIV
en- away over 400 of the highest
grade wholly visible Emerson Type
writer's made in the world. They
have gone into every state and ter
ritory in the United States. There
may be some in your town. They
are giving them away everywhere
to men, women, boys and girls, over
18 years of age, on surprisingly lib
eral conditions.
If you could make any use of a
$4,000 typewriter, providing it did
not cost you even one cent, then in
letter or on postal card address
Woodstock, ILL.,, simply say, Mail
me all your Free Offers" and by re-
turn mail you will receive their Free
Offers, the names of 40 who have
recently received typewriters free,
and you will learn on what easy con-
ditions you can get one of their
typewriters free right away.
The Emerson Typewriter is Gil.
of the highest grade, wholly visible
typewriters made in the world.
Many who have used the "EMER-
SON" and other makes pronounce
the EMERSON superior to any
100000 typewriter on the market.
1t is a wholly visible machine, has
every new, up-to-date feature, looks
like other high grade 10000 type
writer's, though it sells regularly for
less and on terms of 81 90 down and
10 cents day until paid. The
EMERSON" has every new i'm
provement, universal keyboard, back
spacer, tabulator, two-colot ribbon,
everything the best; is the ideal ma
chine for beginners as well as for
the most expert typists and stenog-
raphers: just the typewriter for the
smallest or largest office.
If you could possibly make any
use of high grade typewriter, even
though it didn't cost you a cent of
money then be sure, on postal or
in a letter addressed to Frank L.
Wilder, President. Woodstock, Ill,
say. Mail me your Free Offers"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The convict leasing system of
North Carolina was exhibited in an
absurd light by the recent hiring
out" of prisoner to his wife. A man
of means he was fined $4,000 and
sentenced to 80 days in jail for hav-
ing liquor in his possession, the judge
having been persuaded to reconsider
his original sentence of 20 months
The fine was paid, and as highest
bidder, $500 being her offer. Mrs.
Thrash secures. the custody and SER
vices of her husband for the 80 days
he would have passed in jail Let
us hope that he will not be cruelty
treated.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
The Thompson Rally.


1t was splendid tribute that was
paid by Huntington citizens to Hon.
William R. Thompson in the court
house rally Friday night. 1t was a
representative gathering of Hunting
ton citizens. Every walk in life was
represented, and there was a genu-
inc earnestness and enthusiasm that
augurs well for the candidacy of Col.
Thompson for the gubernatorial
nomination. There was not dis
cordant note. Huntington is solidly
behind Col. Thompson, and, from the
assurances that were received last
night, the Fifth congressional dis
trict will be solidly behind him.
Col. Thompsen,s address made a
splendid impression. While it was in
no sense a keynote address, it was
characteristic of the man, straight
forward, manly and able presenta-
ton Of some Of the great policies of
the party. to which he belongs and
whose standard bearer in West Vir-
ginia he hopes to be in the coming
campaign. As a forceful and polish
ed public speaker, Col. Thompson
has not superior and few equals in
the state. His address last night
gave a foretaste of what we may ex-
pect on the stump in case he is nom
mated, a clean cut, clear, logical
presentation of the issues of the day
in a manner that carries with it CON
viction.
Col. Thompson is in the race to
the finish. And his many thousands
OF loyal friends and admirers
throughout the state are with him
in that race to the finish Hunting
ton Advertiser.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

They actually say that Mr. N. J,
Keadle has scented the revenue that
would arise from a vacancy in the
post-office at this place At any
rate he is making friendly calls on
President Taft But what's the use,
Teddy or some good Democrat is de-
stined to put Mr.. Taft out of the
Presidential post-offiee business And
then alas! Dock"
Since the above was in type Nj.
Keadle has been appointed Post
master at Williamson, so you will
see that We We're not wrong in our
conclusions Mr. Keadle will take
charge the first of April
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Foreign loans win increase the
stability of Yuan Shi Kai's govern
ment in China at present more than
anything else. His soldiers must be
paid. A strong central authority just
now must rest on gold as wen as on
cold steel. The agreement of the six
powers interested in China to sane
ton an international loan must be
regarded also as essential to the flu
tnre recognition of the new repub-
llcan government by the foreign ma
TONS
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
ARE YOU ABLE
TO SAVE MONEY?
If you want to know whether you
are destined to be a success or
failure in life you can easily
fad out. The test is simple
and is infallible. Are
you able to save
money ? James
]. Hill.


. Success is the test of success. The
greatest railroad builder of the
age has a right to be heard. What
about your success? 1t is proba-
bly, within the limits to say that a
million dollars is paid out annually
to the wage earners of Williamson
and vicinity, and it would be inter-
esting to know what portion of this
vast earnings is profit at the end
of the year. The man doing a
business of $4,000 year would
conclude something was wrong
with his business or his methods
IL it did not show a net profit at
the end of each year.
But what about the million la
Dor partnership i'm Williamson and
vicinity? What about your share
in these large earnings? Any of it
laid away for the inevitable '.rai-
ny day." for sickness and depend
ents? To help you save ard care
for your savings is the mission of
the
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

President Taft will suffer for sub
missively allowing the retirement Of
one of his monumental blunders,
which will consign his administra-
tion to oblivion. The people will
regret the resignation of such a
faithful public servant as DR.. Wiley
and will resent the conditions that
have made such calamity to the
country possible. But still the fight
for pure food will go on.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

hTe state of New Mexico furnished
more rough riders to the square
mile than almost any other state in
the Union, 1t is almost incredible
that the New Mexico delegation was
not captured by the colonel Yet
such is the fact. The delegation was
not instructed at all and the Taft
men claim five of the tight delegates.
And this in the country where no one
who isn't dead shot. or whose faith
err didn't kill his man, is received in
the most exclusive society. 1t is high
time the colonel took the stump, or
the saddle, If he is going to accept
If nominated
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
To Assess Railroads.. &c

Secretary of State Reed announces
that The Board of Public Works
will be in session in the Governors
roc ms in the Capitol, at Charleston,
April 10, II and IL, 1912, for the
purpose of hearing representatives of
the railroads and other public ser
vice corporations reative to their as
sessments Any one Interested has
the privilege Of attending.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
L. f. .Tierney. Delegate nj Large.

1t seems to be pretty we'll settled
that, the Fifth district will present
for delegate at large to Baltimore,
Hon. L E. Tierney, of Mcdowell All
the districts would like to own him
and would be honored in supporting
m.-Charleston Cazette
That's the way we like to hear you
talk. The Fifth Congressional dis
trict feels proud Of her distinguished
son, and her people are pleased to
know that he stands SO high in the
estimation Of the Democrats of other
sections of the State.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The deplorable news comes from
"a Kansas City stockman that
50 far from meat becoming cheaper
this year, it is to become dearer
1T costs us 40 cents day to- feed
steer, and the weather has been so
severe that they don't fatten" In
California stockmen have voted to
ask for the use of public lands to
save their cattle from perishing on
account OF the drouth Altogether
it seems to be good year to be ac-
quiring yegeterian habits
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Mr. ''Leck" Musick was in the city
Tuesday He was looking as pleasing
as basket of chips, but was non
communicative on machine move
ments in local politics. He is denying
everything and insisting on proof We
fear he is getting in deep water and
if he don't watch out the heavy
weight hung to him will carry him
under the raging political current as
it sweeps over this neck of the woods
in the coming election
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
TO OPPOSE HUGHES.
Fifth District Republicans Want An
other Candidate.


other Candidate.
Charleston, W. Va, March 20
AS a result of several conferences,
one of which was held here today by
Republicans from Mercer Mingo and
other counties of the Fifth Congress
sional district, 1t was decided to place
candidate in the field against Con-
gresham James A. Hughes, to be
nominated in the primary of June 4.
Among those mentioned from
which the candidate will be selected
are Judge Joseph M Sanders and
Colonel Edward Cooer, Of Mercer
county, and w W. Hughes and L. C.
Anderson, the latter two being law
partners at WEIGH, Among the con-
ferees We're Judge Sanders and w.
w. Hughes, Strothers. mis- law part
ner and others.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

There have been many Presiden-
tial campaigns directed from the
national capital, but not one of them,
veteran politicians say has ever been
marked by the feverish activity, the
daylight-to-dark and the dark-to-
daylight desperation that signalizes
the effort to name the Republican
and Democratic standard bearers
this year.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Keep your powder dry and wait a
while longer before you begin to
shoot your hot stuff. Let the Repub-
licans alone, they are annihilating
one another as repidly as possible
Let all Democrats keep quiet while
the disruption proceeds
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

upon to assist in getting him in and
he was allowed to come in upon the
giving of a bond by his brother that
the boy would not become a public
charge and that he would be sent to
school until he is 16 years old.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The government should investigate
the water power monopoly of the
country and stop it before it is too
late. It begins to look like the in
sterests are going after everything in
sight Let the government look to
the future welfare of the people.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

II you can't make light bread,
learn how. They are giving Fleish-
mann's Yeast away at THE BEST,
and circulars telling how to make
Bread, Rolls, etc.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

If the time comes to distinguish,
! will name my preference" said Mr..
Bryan, touching the choice of a
democratic candidate for president
That hour viii arrive
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The world must have more farm
ers and the price of farm products
is likely to keep on rising until the
rewards tempt city jewellers back to
the land New York Commercial
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The most serious aspect of the po-
litical situation, from the republican
point of view, is whether the party
is not headed toward disruption, no
matter whether Mr. Taft or Mr.
Roosevelt triumphs at Chicago.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

1t will be just like Explorer Scott
to return and say that he discovered
the South Pole somewhere else De-
troit Free Press.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

It is predicted that the Panama
Canal will be a reality in few
months. Another long step forward.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The proud are always most pro-
yoked by pride.-Cowper.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Bad promises are better broken
than kept. Lincoln.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

Hurrah for st. Patrick's Day, and
Potatoes from Ireland. Get some at
THE BEST.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

How about prices? They are all
right at The BEST.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
ENOUGH Said.

Verify, silence is golden in these
photograph days. Detroit Free Press.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The BEST is the place to buy
F. F. v. Virginia cured hame.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21

The finest country butter. at The
BEST.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
DR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
Dr.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills

are relied upon to relieve pain,
nervousness and irritability in thou
sands Of households. Of proven
merit after twenty years. use, you
can have no reason for being longer
without them.
AZ all Druggists, % doses a oents.
MILES MEDICAL co., Eikhars lad.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-21
Whole Family Benefited
By Wonderful Remedy

There are many little things to
annoy us, under present conditions
of life. The hurry, hard work,
noise and strain all tell on us and
tend to provoke nervousness and
irritability.. We are frequently 80
worn out we can neither eat, sleep
nor work with any comfort. We
are out of line with ourselves and
others as we'll.
A good thing to do under such
circumstances is to take something
like
DR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
to relieve the strain on the nerves.
Mrs. ]. B. Harts6eld, SO Corrupt ST..
Atlanta Ga, writes:
IT have on several occasions been
vastly relieved by the use of your med
icines, especially the Anti-Pain Pills,
which I keep constantly on hand for
the use Of myself, husband and two
sons. Nothing in the world equals them
as headache remedy. Often I am
enabled by the use Of one or two OF
the Pills 10 continue my homework
when otherwise would be in bed. My
husband joins me in my praise Of the
Auti-Pain Pills and Nervine,H
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

During the past several years the So
ciety editor of the Palladium has al
ways waited until all the club pro-
grams were out and then carried the
entire number in one edition. This
year another plan was deemed more
advisable as scarcely any one club
was able to complete the program. at
a scheduled time. So from day to day
or at least just whenever the programs
were completed they have been pub
lished in the Palladium. The Tourist
club was the first to hand in a year
book and it was published several
weeks ago. Yesterday the Domestic
Science Association completed the
book and as all readers of these col.
un.ns know it was published yesterday
Today the Ticknor club announces it's
years work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18

their daughter, Catherine, was united
in marriage to Mr.. Walter Carleton
Woodward, of Newberg, Oregon.
The bride was graduated from Earl
ham college in June. 1911, and was
prominently connected with student
affairs. In her Senior year she was
president of the College ,. w C. A,
and was chosen May Queen for Earl
hams Quinquennial May Day celebra-
ton, which took place in May Of last
year. She taught the last year in
Spiceland Academy. The groom is as
sistant Professor of History and Pc
litical Science in Earlham. He is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E, H. Wood
ward, the latter being present at the
wedding, and is known here at his old
home as w. c.
After October fifteenth, Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodward will be at home tc
their friends at 221 College avenue
Richmond, Indiana.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
Mr.. Waldo Glen Pearce
ABOUT WEDDING.

Last week the Palladium carried an
account of the Woodward-Hartma
wedding. The Newberg Graphic has
the following to say concerning the
event:
An Earlham college romance cul-
minated at Remington, Indiana, on
Tuesday, September 10, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Hartman, when
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
SAILS FROM NAPLES.

Word was received today that Miss
Laura CASTOR, head of the Music De
partment at Earlham College and who
has been abroad this year, sails from
Naples today. Miss Alice Knollenberg
and Miss Margaret Knollenberg were
with her to wish her bon voyage"
The Knollenbergs will remain in Eu-
rope for some time. They have been
studying there all summer
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
MET YESTERDAY.

A meeting of the Tuesday Bridge
club was held Tuesday afternoon with
Miss Marie Campbell at her home in
East Main street. Bridge was played
at several tables. After the game
luncheon was served. The club meets
Tuesday of each week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
MEETS THURSDAY.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Fifth
Street Methodist church, will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Patter-
son at her home in North A street
The time will be spent at quilting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
TO GIVE PApTv

The Womans Auxiliary to the
Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers
will give a card party this evening at
the home OF Mrs. Frank Crichet in
North Ninth street for the benefit of
the Brotherhood. A nominal sum will
be asked. All members and their
friends are invited to attend
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
CARL MORRIS,

When Carl Morris appears in this
city in recital on Sunday afternoon,
September 22nd, in the Murray Thea
ire, he will include in his program two
songs by the we'll known critic and
composer, Frantz x. Arens.
Mr.. Arens, who happens to be in the
West, will stop in Richmond to attend
the concert and will be the box guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Bartel, who will
entertain Mr. Morris while the latter
is in town.
Mrs. BERTHE Miller Ruick, formerly of
this city and one of the leading must
clans Of the state, will be Mr. Morris
accompanist.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
MEETS FRIDAY.

The Ladies' Aid society of Grace
NJ. E. church will meet Friday after
noon at three o'clock in the parlors
of the church All members are urg-
ed to be present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
VISITING HERE.

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Colvin, from Ell
wood, are visiting Mrs Stigelman, of
North Fourteenth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
HAVE RETuRNEo

DR.. and Mrs. s. c. Markley have re-
turned from Cincinnati. Ohio, where
they we're called by the serious illness
of DR.. Markley's father.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-18
VISITING HERE.

Mrs f. P. Banarsball, of Bloom
ington, Illinois, is the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. J. B. Hunt, of North Seventh
street.