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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
TROOPS ON THE MOVE.
CAVALRY AND INFANTRY IN
PHILIPPINES ORDERED HOME.
All Soldiers Acclimated to Tropics Ara
. Being Distributes Along
Mexican Border.

Washington. May 9.--The Second
cavalry and the Fifth regiment OF In
fantry now in the Philippines were
ordered to embark Immediately for
the United States.
After arriving in San Francisco the
cavalry viii proceed without delay to
Fort Huachicha. on the border of Mex
leo, In Arizona The infantry will GO
to San Antonio for distribution along
the Rio Grande.
1t Is most significant that all OF the
United States troops acclimated to
the tropics through service In the
Philippines, are now being quietly
withdrawn from the islands and quiet
ly assigned to positions on the border
1t was stated at the war department
that before June Is every cavalry regi-
ment in the United States will be on
duty on the Rio Grande.
1t is confidently anticipated that
within the next few days the Eleventh
infantry. now stationed, at Fort Rus
sell. Wyo., will be on its way to San
Antonio. Cars for the transportation
OF these troops have already arrived
at the fort.
In explaining the preparations at
Fort Russely, the war department an
nounced that 1t proposed to be ready
for any emergency
The war department instructed
Colonel Steever, stationed at San An
tonic to Immediately investigate the
shooting OF Private John Baker on
guard duty on the Rio Grande. near
Ell Paso
The bullet came from the Mexican
side Of that river. II this report Is
not satisfactory to the United States
Secretary Wilson will make immediate
presentation to the government of
Mexico
Escalon. Mex. May 9. - General
Orozco. Ia command Of the rebels
here, has refused to recognize the
provisional government established
last week at Juarez
He has sent Gomez a telegram
threatening him with arrest unless he
leaves Mexico. Gomez. 1t Is under
stood here, is virtually prisoner in
Juarez. Orozco says he only invited
Gomez to come and consult him and
not to set up government.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
THE PROGRESSIVE
WEST VIRGINIAN
A KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA NEWSPAPER

Identified with and published the principles Of
Democracy and Good Government Fearless Independent
will be neutral in nothing and stand firmly rights
the masses of the people.
It will strive for the upt of Southern Virginia and East
Kentucky.
Subscription $Ioo
Reasonable advertising which known on APP
plcaton. r.
We shall endeavor make the Virgnan rep
esenaye Its character and extended
Those who would like to have such newspaper give
encouragement and support.
Read this number and will catch the driht
attempting do.
Watch grow and work for better conditions
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Styles Change GRADUALLY.

On the whole the radical change ex-
pected In spring fashions will certain
ly not take place all at once Little
by little fuller skirts, overdresses and
even paniers will make their appear
ance, but these effects will only ap-
pear slowly and gradually. Undoubt-
eddy the fuller styles will prevail later
on. but the evolution OF fashion. like
every other action or movement aim
ing at attaining perfection, is OF the
ifestina lente" category.
Judging from reports from Paris the
change OF silhouette will not be re-
markable this year La Parisienne has
not yet tired of Ia ligne" and the
simple lines OF the figure, especially
from hip to hem. Gracefully arranged
tunic, loopings or knottings OF nous
seine de sole. low down upon the
skirt. either In front, at the back or
upon the sides. will be seen. and ten
dency toward the double skirt will be
gradually accentuated
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
VOGUE In Laces.

Demi-flounces Of shadow lace in
black and white are noted with great
frequency. says the Dry Goods Econo-
mist Fine maline lace is strong
favorite for handsome evening and
afternoon gowns, and Chantilly in
black and in white is much employed
Large use Is also being made OF net
fiouncings in the wide and demi-
widths. as well as the edges and mar
row bands. Venise appears in bands.
edges and demi-fiounces on many Of
the most attractive models
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Vogue of Rough Surfaces.

The liking for rough surfaces is a
continuation Of winter fad, and is
reflected into a very large percentage
OF the new tailor suitings which the
merchants are showing since the first
OF the year. There are charming
stuffs Of this kind in all the light
spring-like tones. soft gray mixtures,
white and black stripes. checks, etc.
and particularly In the brownish tones
ranging from deep ecru through buff
and sand and light khaki tones.
hecking of white usually giving soft
ness and character to the coloring.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
CAUSE FOR eLADNEss.


Twas eventide The boy stood on
the bridge. clapping his hands vigor
ously. Beyond the brow Of. the hill a
dull red glow suffused the sky.
aAh. little boy" remarked the stran-
ger, who was rather near-sighted. Sit
does my heart good to see you appre
ciate yon beautiful cloud effect!"
Yes. sir" replied the lad: I've
been watching it for ten minutes"
Upon the boys face there appeared
a smile Of radiant bliss.
"A real poet, without doubt And
do you watch sunsets often, little
boy?"
Sunsets Why. that amt a sun
set, guv'nor! That's the village schoo'
burning down!"-Answers.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
A Wearisome Watch.

A very small boy was once observed
sitting in a tramcar rocking himself
to and fro.
A sympathetic old gentleman in
quired If he were Ill, and receiving a
negative reply, said: Then why are
you moving backwards and forwards
like that?'
The small boy made no pause in his
regular oscillations as he said: We'll,
you see, mister, I've just bought a
watch from Tucker, for one-and-six-
pence, and If stop moving like this
here the watch won't go any more. +"
Tit-Bits.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
silk Flowers.

The song of the silk flower has not
yet been finished We are still using
the handmade blossom In all sizes on
dresses, hats and accessories.
Have you noticed the tiny wreaths
of roses on the ends of velvet and silk
sashes? These are made in the SIM
plest way. the little roses being mere
ly ribbon that has been folded and
wound around itself and sewed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16

er and more simple novelty which lie
being used for this purpose, OF max
ing rooms fresh and fragrant
This is known as the vio.et hanger,
which consists Of group Of dainty
little wicker baskets filed with pot
pourri OF violets ans. covered with silk.
These are strung together on long
hanging ribbons which can be hung
in FROM OF window or door. or any
place where they catch the breeze, so
that the sweet perfume emitted
through the wicker work is waited
about the room.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Alas. Alack.

There will be no marriage nor CIV
ing in marriage in heaven" said Mrs.
Henpeck.
Mr.. Henpeck drew long, deep, sad
sigh.
Why do you look SO sad about 1t,
Henry?" she asked.
I'VE haven't any such assurance
about conditions In the other place"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
WILLIAMSON HISTORY
PAST AND PRESENT
WATCH THE FUTURE

The writer only few knew this cultivated
confed but now it is prosperous little city with paved streets
trio lights and all the other improvements which go make
MODERN AND FLoURIsHING CITY
Its growth has been remarkable Right
in the midst country picturesque plains
with stratum after Of COAL of billions OF dollars
young and vigorous business of energy.
Of is esnn is now u beginning n to show the great Want
future possibilities beginning dawn upon the thrifty
worth While A-4AV - W. = - 49, so
Surrounded BY richest coal fields in America eli
opportunities country is new
and has hardly begun the work Of development
THE FUTURE
Promises great wealth development ever
known this country While prosperous now the billions
capital being invested The dawn OF new era looms
ing before this in the development
has watched the growth and advance Of this region the past
nas predsd the city that has already Of the former vii
This beautifully situated town. lovely magnificent
BY leaps and bounds i is right the great pro-
know Of what we have seen We have watch
ed this great still making many years.
when the developmnt hidden proceed rap
idly and our town. in its infancy will prominently
SOUTH WILLIAMSON.
South Williamson the Kentucky portion of city where in
surroundings that will Williamson spendo1
and word we then has 81 Wa a
now the still possibilities that The past
here The wealth producing mineral is here bring
e eemoft and m to all who dwell in this happy
come here That is matter entirely with the reader
times have spasmodc ouburst Of
given blessings that makes feel like telling humanity about
the advantages a tag. OF this favored section
wealth is increasing Williamson expending spreading out
try on earth you should happen tb eoms to o
West vigan you about Williamson and this
vicinity It the land Of present prosperity and future promise
ment - atmosphere o 30nae''0i develop
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
CARDINAL TO BUY A YACHT
o'conneIi Of Boston Planning Sea Or
version for the Summer Out Of
Marblehead, Mass.

Boston. May 11.-Cardinal O'Connell
may take up yachting as diversion
this summer. He is at present negoti-
ating for the purchase Of fine yacht.
which, is stored at Marblehead. If the
cardinal buys the yacht it is under
stood that he will pass much OF his
time in Marblehead waters this sum.
mer.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
G. o. P. COMMITTEE TO MEET
Republicans to Assemble =. Chicago
June to Decide Con-
tests.

New York, May ia cali has been
issued for a meeting OF the Repub.
lican national committee in Chicago
on Thursday. June 6, to decide con-
tests among delegates to the Repub.
lican national convention.
1t will be the earliest meeting in
many years. because OF the many con-
rests. The last day for filing contests
will be May. 80
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
No WAY out.

Papa, wasn't that the man that
cheated his sister out Of farm one
timer"
Yes. Bobby"
Didn't / hear you tell mamma the
other day that he was an old rascal?"
Il presume So
Then why did you tell him you
were glad to see him?"
MY son, IL lied to him; that's
ALL"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Exaggerated Expectations.

I'm afraid" said Bronco Bob. that
Piute Pete's ideas OF the game is get
tin kind o. warped"
What's the trouble?"
Every time he picks up hand an
ends less than three aces he thinks II
wasn't a square deal"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Another lnsurcent.

"A proverb," observed the teacher,
may be defined as any truism that
by long usage has become common
property"
Yes. sir" said the shaggy haired
pupil; "but some proverbs are only
half true"
Can you think Of one?"
Yes, sir; Drag is good dog. but
sHoldfast is better"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Dives TO Track: Saves Child

Jefferson. Ga. May l3.--Soap"
Lockett. fireman on the Georgia Mid
land railroad. plunged head fir6t from
the pilot beam OF moving train near
near here Friday and saved the life Of
a white baby girl
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Overlooked.
me.

Two lawyers before probate judge
recently got into a wrangle. At last
one Of the disputants. losing control
over his emotions, exclaimed to his
opponent:
Sir, you are, think, the biggest
ass that ever had the misfortune to
set eyes upon ~
Order. order!" said - judge
gravely. you seem to fot4et that
am in the room"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Delicate Attention.

Mrs. Fitz-Bile-Of course know yor
do not care for me. Why, you ever
forgot my birthday.
Fitz-BileA bit of delicacy on my
part, madam. did not fail to remem
Der that you had come to the point
where your birthday ought to be for.
gotten. -Tit-Bits.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
The LAUGHTER and Applause.

do you consider it art to employ
clacque?"
Well. replied the notwithstanding
theater manager, 1T may not be art.
but don't know that it's any worse
than a congressmans writing laugh
ter and applause into his own
speeches."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Mamma-How SO, my daughter?
Wronn. az Usual.

Judge-You have testified that you
saw the mans automobile run over
the old gentleman?
Witness Yes, sir, the auto was A.
IA. N. J. / took the number before
the car got away.
you say you are telephone grip
Yes, SIR
Prisoner discharged"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Equally Probable.

Il see that Gladys Pihfleton. the
beautiful actress, is free"
is that SO? Let me see, was she
being tried for murder or suing for
dlyorce?" :-..-..-.--4-----.-s--.-
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Dinner cauaed vIctorx

Tacoma. Wash. May Politicians
in this city attribute Colonel Roose-
veit's victory In the primary election
to $50 a plate dinner that was given
In Tacoma y President Taft last DC.
tober
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
corbett WIN MANAGE wauon.

Fort Worth. Tex. May 1O.-Jim Cor
bett has signed contract to manage
Bobby Waugh Of this city for one
year. corbett has challenged "Knock-
out" Brown and several other good
men for his protege
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16

Mrs. Dayic Discontinucs Divorce suit.
New York, May 13.-Cecil Clark
Davis. the wife Of Richard Harding
Davis, novelist and dramatist, has dis
continued her suit for an absolute d.
vorce. She brought the action In
February, 1910.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Woman.

However advanced may be her views
Or fierce her righteous rage,
She'll never skip the fashion news
To read the sporting page.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
TactIess Of Him.

The Brute What are you thinking
Of, Mary?"
Mary am dreaming of my youth.
The Brute-7 thought you had far
away look IN your eyes.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
The Name for II.

What is the underworld"
The people you see underneath
their baking automobiles
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
A Demonstration.

Do you know of any case where.
anything can be better than the bestw
Certainly The bridegroom at
wedding"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
obeyinq Iniunctions,

My wife told me yesterday when
] came in town to send out plain
cook"
Did you get one?"
Did 7? got one whose face is
plain enough to stop all the cooks on
the block
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
snoIyed Children.

Jinks-There's one good thing about
spoiled children
Blinks-W What's that?
One never has them in ons'.
own horse.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Art and Utility.

The~robin for his merry air.
Is much esteemed by thoughtless men.
Although its eggs do not compare
With those of the neglected hen.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
About.

What did Gabley talk about. at the
banquet last night?"
1T seemed about three hours. -
Life
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16

Weary wonder watts de cause Of
heart trouble?
Ruggles-- Why, anybody oughter
know that-women.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Too often the Case.

She had face that made me glad,
I thought her a most winsome thing
Until found out that she had
A firm belief that she could sing.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Perfumino Roou,..

So many ideas are in vogue respect
Ing new ways Of pertaining rooms that
one ventures TO describe yet anoth-
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Harmony In Tastes.

Il met George and his wife this
morning going down town. They have
such tastes in common"
Where were they going this morn.
ing?"
She was going shopping for TUT
suits AID he was going to wash
SALE"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16
Her Prospectus.

Promoters Little Daughtcr-Mam-
ma, think they'll send us baby now
that we've moved over on this new
street?
Mamma-How SO, my daughter?
Promoters Little Daughter-Well,
I've prospected the territory and
they've struck babies on all sides OF
us.-Judge.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16

Cholly- Why. ter-er-I'm growing a
mustache.
DaisySo your sister was telling
me.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16

You shouldn't put your trust ir
women.
! learned that the other night wher
was playing poker; / bet on queens
but the other fellow had kings
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-16

The writer only few years ago this cultivated
cofnleld but prosperous little city, with paved
granohc sidewalks system works cleo
lights and all the other improvements which
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-02-09
COMMENCE, WORK on .
.lIeHT:Wl1ER APPRAISAL
Burns & Mcdonnell, Who. Have
~ Contract for Estimating Price
Of Plant, Arrive and
Commence Work on
Job.

Burns & Mcdonnell, the Kan
sas City engineers who were re-
Gently awarded the contract by
the city council for the appraisal
of the plant Of the Virginia Elec-
trio Power & Water Company in
the proposition for the acquire
ment of same as municipal plant
arrived in the city the first Of the
week and have taken up the
work.
The estimated value of the prop
erty as submitted to the council
by the light and water company
officials, following meeting a
short time ago, was $3.50, 900, but
many seem to think this figure
is exorbitant. A report by the
engineers employed, however, will
more definitely settle the mooted
question of price and give citi-
zens a better conception Of the
worth of the plant and the prob
able price which will have to be
paid should citizens decide upon
the purchase:
The company officials contend
the price as submitted to the
council will be. found approx.
mately correct; stating that in re.
cent years they have added. ma.
terially to the extent and efficacy
Of the plant to such an extent In
fact that no dividends have been
declared. ,a >-.,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-02-09
I'm. II. murphy Gletted BY lalge l1lal44y~,
Juse Carey Re-elected.Co McGhee and Peterson
Win Places on >CouncilG Gillespie For Special Judge

! Surprises: for some, if not fol
all, were the order Of the day q
the municipal election on Tuesday
] the vote accorded M. A. Murphy
being the most notable because o1
the free prediction on the: par
Of many that the. race between
| him and H. Q. johnson would, -be
a close one, while: the result show
ed preference by vote Of :801
as against 383. In the municipal
judgeship contest, also, the. re.
election Of Judge: Carey by 4
plurality Of undisputed size; ten
| dered an unexpected jolt to some
it having been the opinion that q
"tight'' race would be the out.
| come of the fight for this place
| which pays 5000 per month for a
four year term.
The day was a quiet one, how.
ever, although the smoke-wagons
brought in many voters from dis
tant parts of the city, and it was
not until the votes were counted
that any Of the candidates for
honor finally gave in that defeat
had been their portion Of the
days result.
In. the contest the Socialist
ticket received a substantial
standing in local politics by the
casting Of POI votes for H. J.
Duernberger for. mayor. while
other members of the ticket re-
cived votes varying from 169 for
Earhart for alderman at large H
Earhart for alderman to 333 for
Sermon for city treasurer, the
latter receiving the largest vote
accorded a member Of the ticket
against W. B. Pratt, who walked
off with the plum by a comfort
able contra vote Of $50.
And while the distinct tickets
marked the field the voters evi-
IDENTIFY paid, little heed to party
lines as drawn, R. J. McGhee, on
the = Public Ownership ticket,
Dan ::Gaffey,, on the Administration
ticket, and Liven A.. Peterson,
strictly independent, receiving the
honors at. the hands Of electors
for aldermanic POSITIONS. the total
vote accorded the: various candi-
dates being as follows:
For Mayor
NJ. A. Murphy 807.
H. O. johnson 383.
Fl. j. .Duernbereger POI.
For Alderman at Large
Daniel Coffey $40.
R. J. McGhee ATS.
l.. A. Peterson 414.
"A. c.. Osborn 1874.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-02-09

Liter and light to consumers and to
manufacturers at cost, also the
proper, impartial enforcement Of
Eexisting laws. This latter: pro;
vision of their platferm donbtless
had much tosdo; with the decision
Of some in casting; their *2banet,
while in the werking out. Of the
party principles regarding the
water and light proposition. there
| is seemingly small ehanceo for
argument, similar deelarations be-
| ing made by the >.adminiattratiion
candidates. The light and water
question, however, is already
started on a route which :SFsiill
again bring the question before
the taxpayers of the city for de-
cision late, it being probable the:
report Of the experts employed t9
appraise same will be submitted
within thirty days and that a
bonding proposition will, be- It be
next step in the directions of fsnn-
nicipal ownership of this public
utility which has become a*tbsne
Of contention the past year.
In their selection as a. whole,
whole, however, we believe, Vr-:
ginians are to be congratulated in
having chosen honorable men to
head the city affairs; men: who
have been personally successful,
who have the ability and who will
devote the necessary: time to keep
Virginia in the track of:progres
sive advancement which has
marked the passing :adnainistra-
ton. Nor would we. infer, that a
similar course would, not, have
marked the official path had the
defeated ones been the winners,
for we believe that each. and ev-
cry Of the aspirants for honor
were men who put Virginia and
Virginia s, good above. petty per-
sonalities or privatex opinions. It
is the seeking Of Office by this
class that ins.ares q, city psoper.
md impartial government sandwe=
are pleased that we live ID q city
where public spirit and public
welfare seemingly,: st1rmouhts& an
PERSONAL opinions inn ;matters Of
public import. !.
To the defeated ones: In, COM
mon with; other friends,' we ex-
tend our condolences, and to- the
successful enes,. in. common with
the majority, We extend our'eon-
gratulations, knowing we'll, that
the city s. interests: Wih be pro-
tected at every step and that any
error which may be made will be
made in good faith and with the
welfare Of the seity at heart.