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New Britain herald., 1914-07-25
CITY lCFhEN MELTING FROM WARMTH OF WRATH
Find Treasury Depleted Through Payment on Dis
 tributiOn Station.

Alderman William H. Spittler, sec- retary of the municipal ice commit tee, was around city hall this morn ing with blood in his eyes looking for the person who had removed $20O from the receipts of the committee to make a payment on the contract for the construction of the ice distribu- tion station on Commercial street.
 It was claimed by the alderman that the common council appropriat- ed not more than $500, this amount to be taken from the incidental fund for the construction of the distribu- tion station and he said no one had any right to pay 1t from any other source. He was looking for Mayor George A. Quigley but up to an early hour this afternoon, according to the mayor, he had not been found.
 City Comptroller Hanford L. Cur tis was asked about the tangle. He said that the board of finance and taxation established a municipal ice fund last spring and all bills of this nature must be paid through the fund. He said the common council from the incidental appropriation, pose.
 If the ice committee will let me take care of 1t I'll straighten things out for them," said Comptroller Curtis "At present they're trying to run their affairs and mine, too."
 Alderman Spittler was greatly ex- cited He asked how the ice com mittee could be expected to do busi- ness when it's money was taken away from it. He pointed out that there would have been a nice little balance in the treasury if the $200 hadn't been used to pay on the contract.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-25
BOY SCOUTS SEARCH
 WOODS FOR YOUTH
Bridgeport Lad Disappeared Wednes. day While Visiting in Fair
 Haven.

New Haven, July 25.-Boy scouts fruitlessly searched the woods at Lighthouse Point and in Branford, along the shore today, for trace of Jacob Smith, aged eight of Bridge port, who disappeared Wednesday. while visiting in Fair Haven.
 The report that Smith was missing was telephoned to the Grand Avenue police station by a MT. Kramer, who did not give the boys address except that he was visiting at4 East Ferry street. Later, the police learned in a general way that Smith came from Bridgeport.
 When he disa ppeared while at play Smith wore blue overalls and brown blouse. He walked with a limp owing to a deformed foot
New Britain herald., 1914-07-25
BRITAIN CONNECTICUT SATURDAY JULY
MESSENGER BOY GETS REWARD FOR BRAVERY
Walter Miskis, Who Knocked Down Miss Ellen M. Tracy, Praised for
 Not Running Away.

Six months membership in the local Y. M. c. A. and recommen- dation to- the officials of the com pany in New York, was the reward given Walter Miskis messenger boy of the Western Union Telegraph com pany, for his commendable behavior yesterday afternoon.
 AS was told in the "Herald'' of yesterday, Miskis was riding past Me- Williams store on his bicycle on the way to deliver telegram when Miss Ellen N. Tracy, an old lady, who lives in the block, stepped out in his path from in front of an automobile. As Miskis was riding fast he had been ringing his bell continuously. and did not expect an accident. When Miss Tracy stepped in front of him he could not turn aside and was forced to run into her. The shock knocked her down and made her partly un- conscious so that she was helped into the store and later taken to the hos pital.
 Instead of trying to run away, Mis- kis got policeman and told him the story. The policeman made ar arrangements to take care of her, and then asked the boy if he had told the traffic officer at the corner. The boy, on answering no, was told to report the accident, and obeyed. Then he rode on with his message.
 F.. w. Yergin, boys ssecretary of the Y. M. c. A., who had seen every thing that followed the accident, and admired the boys courage and man Illness in doing all he could to help the lady, wrote letter to George F. Groff, manager of the Western Union Telegraph company in this city, tell ing him the facts of the case, and asking him to send the boy to the Y. M. c. A. when he returned. MT. Grof had heard nothing of the affair from the boy, but was highly pleased at the conduct of the lad and wrote Mr. Yergin that he would recommend him to the messenger department in New York.
 When the boy entered Mir. Yergin's office in the Y. M. c. A. he had no idea what was about to happen to him. Mr. Yergin found out the boy's story and complimented him on his bravery and willingness to face the consequences of his unintentional harm and presented him with a six-months' membership in the boys department of the Y. M. c. A. On the back of the membership card he wrote, Pre- sented as a gift for manly conduct at time of accident
 At the hospital this afternoon Miss Tracy's condition was reported as be- ing quite comfortable
New Britain herald., 1914-07-25
COLLECTOR ANGRY.
Berlin Official Reported to Have
 Beaten Nathan Gordon.

Berlin Official Reported to Have
 Beaten Nathan Gordon.
 Incensed, 1t is said, at the attitude Nathan Gordon. aged 45 years, a member of the firm of Gordon Brothers of this city, and living at 138 Willow street, took in regard to bill of five dollars, Tax Collector Elmer E. Austin beat him severely this afternoon upon meeting him on the New Britain road, a short dis tance north of Upson's corner.
 Bleeding profusely about the nose and head Gordon was picked up by pedestrians and taken to the New Britain General hospital in an auto mobile. He is said to have been bad ly injured. Dr. Volkenheim was called to attend him.
 large crowd of Kensington resi- dents witnessed the fracas.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-25
CHIEF IS SENT BACK.

Chief R. M. Dame of the fire de- partment unwittingly broke traffic rule this noon when he came from Arch street onto. Main in his red speeder. He passed Officer A. c. Ma lone on his left and was stopped by wave from the bluecoat's arm. The chief had to back up and pass the policeman on the proper side.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-25
MANY PAY TAX.

Personal Tax Collector Charles J. Elliott had an unusually busy day today, there being nearly 100 pay ments of the personal tax up to early afternoon. It is stated on the tax bills that payment must be made by July and this is thought to be the reason for the big rush.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-25
PAYS HEAVIEST TAX.

Fred Beloin, owner of the Hotel Beloin and other valuable properties, has paid a tax of over s3,9OO to Tax Collector Loomis. MT. Beloin is the heaviest individual tax payer in the city and is always among the first to pay.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-25

lContinued on Tenth Page.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
W. v. U. Student Elopes,
WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. 2

sNAof1lENdlON,. u u, FeU. 90.
Miss Una Virginia Pearcey, Of Nor.
gantown, W. Va, daughter of Mrs.
"A. G. Pearcey and student dt The
West Virginia University, will COM
plete her college course under the
name of Mrs. William o. G. Owen.
Coming to Washington a few days
ago, she was quietly married to Mr..
Owen. who is a son Of Major William
c. owen, Of the United States army,
retired. They slipped away on their
wedding trip so quietly that few OF
IBtlieir, friendsstnew Of their marriage
till their return. They are; at tile
home Of the bridegtooms father III
Washington for a few days, but
Mrs owen win return 10 finish iler
course in the university. They met
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
Colonial Tea.

4
Probably the most important event
ofSthe year in the calendar Of the
William Raymond Chapter of the
Daughters Of tile American Reyolu-
ton, was an event on Saturday aft
ernoon at the home OF Mrs. George
NJ: Alexander on Benoni avenue. THE
interior Of the Alexander home.
which is peculiarly adapted to enter
tanning large number of people,
N,asshungwith the Stars and Stripes,
the national emblems forming at
stractive back grounds as we'll as win
dow and doorway hangings, while
the proverbial cherry tree was also
prominent among tAseilersl. decora-
gtions.
Oh the arrival off the guests they
weresreceived BY MIS-. AlexanderFand
Mrs. Charles Shoot, vice regent of
stheSeltapter, and fUere,,then inyissd
to- the dining room where tea, was
served. Mrs. STerrance Stewart, d
Msorgantown. was in charge of the
dining room, and Mrs. 2. F. Robert
sonSpoured tea. The other, aides were
Misses Elizabeth Miller. Josephine
gcayepder. Edith Frey, Virginia Alex.
sander. Bethiah smoot and Mary
Moulds Hurst, the latter of Pitts
eburgh.
The patriotic decorative scheme
was carried out in the dining room
decorations and the members Of the
chapter were in colonial costume.
Other aides were Mesdames E. F.
Hartley, w. H. Conway and e. F.
Hartley.
While the colonial tea commemo:
rated the birthday. anniversary: OF
George Washington, the. program
dealt with the life of Benjamin
#
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
Jos MINOR 3FIEMINGIII

Friend 81 NJ. Jos Minor Fleming
will regret TO learn Of his serious
illness at his home on the edge of
theseity Mr.. Fleming is past eighty
years ofage and. his illness Is a COM
plicatlon OF diseases incident to old
age. His condition was slightly i'm
proved today. While his condition
Is serfous MS friends are hopeful that;
he will recover 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
A Colonial Party.

Misses Mona and Nina simon were
llfostesses ut a eharmingly appointed
colonial pal ty;on satFdaysqyening
at the lone of their parents, MIR. and
Mrs. N. Simon on Maple avenue.
The eaests were allsattired in colo
NAL costume and ltlie appointments
were in keeping with the holiday
spirit. Delicious refreshments were
served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
Baptist Social.

A social viii De held Al the First
Baptist church on Tuesday evening
in which tile Reds the losers ma re-
cent contest for new members, VIII
entertain the Blues which were the
sietors IN said contest The social
VIM be held beginning at q: so and
continue for some time: "a splendid
time has been arranged for the even
ing andsit Is urged gthat,all the mems
bers Of the church. whether In the
Sab bath school or not and! the friends
Of the church will attend the social.
4 good time s. assured for all.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23

: ! J. T. . .
FRANKLIN. Mrs. George sDeBolt told
In a most interesting manner the
story Of the life of Benjamin Frank
lin and extracts from the writings
were read by other members or the
chapter. Mrs. Smoot presided at the
meeting and read a letter from the
Regent, Mrs. j. NJ. Black, who is i'll
and unable to attend. Miss Eliza
beth Miller opened the program with
two songs, an Indian. love song ana
Massenet's. "Elegy," and it closed
with a patriotic selection, "rhc Sword
of Bunker Hill" by Mrs. w. t. Black,
with Mrs. G. W. Waddell at the piano
Q
Among the members, OF the vii.
liam Raymond. Chapter present were:
.Mesdames c. H. Smoot, George be.
Bolt, z. F. Robertson, G. NJ. Alexau.
der. W. H. Conway, J.IR. Bailey,
George E. Miller; -: A: Flckinger, IL
F. Holbert, w. T. Black. C. c. Nor
ifit. nc. Race, C. w. Evans. e. c.
Frame, II. F. Smith, J. w. Mcdonald,
e. P. Highly. E. H. Taylor, Eli Mus
grave and P. d. Swearingen. Misses
Elizabeth Stone, Caroline Barns,
Josephine Lavender and Ida Stone.
IL
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23

Brett%c. E: Hutchinson; clas. wise,
,G7H. Brownleld, John Phillips, Har.
,ry Hartley, W. E. Watson, Jr., Cora
bishop. Misses Mary Oldham, Isa
Neal, Ruth Kelley and Mary Abbott.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
MISSIONARY Society Meetine.

The Home Missionary Society Of
the First NJ. E. church will meet on
Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock,
az the home of Mrs. Richard Hall on
Walnut avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
\ COURT. b ISSUED.

The county court has, put a stop 10
promiscuous sales on street in front
Of the court house on account OF
The wear Of spreading disease germs
none butgiudgment sales win be per.
United hereafter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
Auction Bridge,

Mrs. Edward F. Holbert and Mrs.
ichas. Hood have issued invitations
FOR an auction bridge party to be Civ
en- on Tuesday afternoon ofthis week
at the home Of their parents. Judge
and Mrs. W. s.fHaymond, at Shady
side."a ''' III, -ti..,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
Mrs. Jollitfee Hostess IS

! Mrs. 'vaushn 'Joilittee was hostess
at card party on Saturday after
noon at her home on Walnut ave.
nue.. 4 salad luncheon was served
Sat the close Of the afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
NOT TRUE.

We have Understood that one of
enr competitors IN tie city has. mar
rated around That ne do not handle
ths Victor records. Our friends tell
ls We have tie largest aud best as
scrtment III the city III yotl don.
thins we handle the Victor records
please step inside our store and be
convinced We dom get our bust
ness this hi wa through misrepresea5j
tation: We have lots of srecords and
they are paid for too.
See the beautiful Organ we have
On display in our window This IL
nearly new. You can buy 1T at al
bargain. Our Pianos, Player-Pianos
and Yietrola line is complete this
week. 81
Come in and; t,ls. 81.
G. "A. HOUSE MUSIC Co.
Jacobs Building Monroe Street
Store Open Evenings.
Bell Phone ss1.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
"A sewing Party

Miss Mary peveny!is hostess this
afternoon at a sewing party at her
home on Watson avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
PERSONALS
~ PEI PEE
as .IfIEYC GOMEZ CO

I. q = j "
Mayor and Mrs. Torrance Stewart,
OF afofgantown, spent Saturday and
Sunday here the guests of MIR, and
AIRS. G. NJ. Alexander and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. A. Meredith. a
Mrs. II. A. LoughS OF Morgantown,
spent Saturday and Sunday here tho
guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eli Aiusgraye. !. "a,
Miss Mary Mouldsi Hurst, who had
spent the past week here 9wlththet
mother, Mrs: WI NEiegal, returned
ito Pittsburgh yesterday. &
Z Miss Rebeeea Baker, OF Cincinnati,
spent yesterdayiin the city the guest
yI3f her sister, Mrs. A. g. Martin,
Miss Nettie Martin, who had been;
agpatient at Cook hospital, has been
removed to the home of her sister.
Mrs. Clyde Holt.
Miss Margaret Talbot, of Green's
burg, Pa, is the guest of friends in
the city.
Mrs. Malissa Bradford and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Walter Garrett, of clarkss
burg, spent yesterday here the guests
of Mrs. Martha Borgess.:
Mrs. W. L. Glasscock. of Morgan.
town, is-here to see her mother, Mrs.
]. T, snider, who is iii.
Mrs. w. Q. Chapman and brother,
c. R. Martin, Of Harrisville. are the
guests Of their mother, Mrs. HARRIET
Martin, on Walnut avenue.
Mrs. J. Z. Powell has gone 10. Ell
kins where she is the guest of Mrs
Frank Rowan. "a;
Miss nellie Hess, of Anderson's Bon
Ton millinery department, went to
Cleveland, O., this morning to attend
spring millinery openings.
Mrs. John Conlin, OF New York
city, who is visiting i relatives in
clarksburg, is the guest of Miss Mary
Slim. Miss Shinn spent Sunday in
Clarksburg and Mrs. Conlin accom-
panied her home. Ut
AIr.;and Mrs. Clyde Barbe, OF Nor
eentown. are in the city called by
The serious illness orthe latter's faith
or, DR.. J..H. Binns. DR.. Binns has
been ill for several weeks and his con-
hition is critical. q,
Miss Cora Wilson has returned
from "a several weeks, trip. to New,
York and Winchester, VA. 81
Miss Virginia Montgomery had
returned from New York where she
had aspent7two weekst tibuyingsffor
HartleY's .storeA5 EnrouteHhome she
visited friends. intMeyersdales Pa, \
Miss nellie Gordon has returned
froma MeyersdaleSt Pas siwiiere she
lad spent thelweekTwithi relatiyesg|
Mrs. Henry Mulligen went to
Pittsbprg Sthis5morning 70 visit srela-
tives. - 81 ~; !, ,isis 5l.,
Is ]. A. Boulay, who recentlySre-
signed as decorator and advertising
agent for Hartley's store. left SAT-
,irda a, fn, Maui vns,. n. .,.t,it
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23

{ AT the tabernacle at shinnston
Sunday two meetings that taxed the
capacity OF the structure We're held,
Ithefaftetnoon meeting for men only,
lat which some 1.506 were present.
The evening meeting was equally
we'll attended. Rev. Bromley deliv-
cred sermons at sboth meetings: Rev.
Bromley has d No. / choir leader in
Prof. w. H. Meyers. sssar one weeks
practice Meyers has big choir Of
over 10 0voices shaped up till It is a
positive pleasure to listen to their
of tie 9id familiar hymns
out Of the beloved RED Book Tie
choir is~helped out by two pianos
from which four players get a great
amount Of music. Besides that there
are several violinists and a few
horns. ~
Tho address to men only, Sunday.
afternoon occupied nearly two hours.
"a. X .
By action Of the men present Rev.
Bromley was requested to repeat his
sermon to men only next. Sunday. Six
hundred men went forward and
shook hands with Revs Bromley.
Next Sunday he has promised to
give. another of his LECTURES to linen
only" and over six hundred have
promised to be there and bring a
friend. isis,9.5. II
The Night Meeting. a..
After an appealing sermon preach
ed last night from Luke, 10th chap,
Ter; 2sd verse. Rey.'H, w. Bromley
gave, his Invitation to those WHO,
wished To- his the trail and come for
ward. Ana. they came in punches,
Mothers, with their sons and. daugh$
tefs, wives, with their husbands, wo-
men III tears and men: He preached
on Heaven. and HE'LL RI y'l
Rev. Bromley's personal workers,
organized from among the church,
members of shhnston, arose III their
seats In the choir, and went forth
among that. big gathering Of 1900.
people. battling for tie souls Of men
and women Not member Of the
party shirked. Bromley.
was among the people. So
was INA" Bromley, Prof. Meyers; the
choir leader, and Anderson, who has
charge of the young mems meetings.
The front row of seats was quickly,
filled with the new converts and sew
eral other rows had to be cleared:
When the preacher gave the word
they arose in all iarts Of the vast
room.
Following the gathering Of souls
the general congregation was dis
missed and a short prayer meeting
followed. The preacher gave each
one of the. newcomers q quiet little
~
talk and they were sent to their
homes thoroughly pleased at the step
they had taken in the. right direction.
The revival Wilt continue nightly
during. the week with frequent after
noon meetings: on Wednesday the
public schools will attend IN a body
and already the youngsters are prac-
ticing some bioodcurdling yells TO
properly and fittingly celebrate the
occasion. on Friday sa:ght there will
/ be several carloads OF Fairmontersto
attend the Fair1noDt Night celebra-
tion. tits sincerely hoped thatsmany
Of the Lyon converts and personal
workers will be present and show
their zeal In the good work Reser.
Nations OF seats will be made for oil
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
EI:Ks GIVE T n

Fairmont Lodge No. 81 ID Il. oy
z: through their circus eommitte
xtead their thanks TO all patrons
md 70 those who assisted tina Elkss
circus making It possible for the,
Elks TO dostheir charitable work
throughout the coming gear.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
Luncheon

Mrs. james Thompson entertain
cd informally at u luncheon on Sat.
I!urday afternoon at her home or
Benoni avenuesii n s5is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
DIR. BINNsiCONscIoUs.

DR.. J. H. sBinns, who has been seri-
Dusty Ill for several days. is5slights
ily improved today. He has been un=
conscious for some time hut early.
this morning 1he rallied considerably
ana talked to members OF his family
at his bedside. However his condl-
ton remains grave. &.
q Mrs Mrs MARY IA. Nuzum, one Of the.
best known residents o. the city, has
been very illsfor Their several days
at her home on Locust avenue! On,
saturday,lier condition was very crit,
zeal but she rallied greatly during
the evening and while she is not yet,
outsofl danger, her condition is much
more favorable n
N
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23

|whfle visiting in Texas a couple of
Years ago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-23
S TO BE NEXT FRIDAY WHEN
FAIRM0NTERs WILL GO TO
THE TABERNACLE.
REV. BROMLEY DELIVERED
SPLENDID. SERMONS ATsER.
VICES YESTERDAY.
MEETINGS BEGINNING TO MAKE
Many CONVERTS PERSONAL I
III; WORKERS ACTIVE. Y

/ Next Friday night is to be
Fairmont Night at the shinns.
ton Tabernacle. 1t is antici-
pated that a large number Of
Fairmont people will attend
the services on this occasion,
when Evangelist Bromley will /
deliver a masterfnl sermon.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-06
SECRETARY
 MOVES TO OLD OFFICE

The following statement comes from the relief committee of the Johnson Addition fire sufferers:
 "The secretary of the charity com mittee thanks the ladies Of St. Cath erine's Aid for the generous supply of children's dresses, sent to the aid of the Johnson Addition fire sufferers, as we'll as all other ladies, who have given help in this way.
 "Thlrty-four families, including moro than eighty children were supplied with clothing; the most needy cases having been amply supplied
 While this special relief work was being carried on, Miss Mover. of the Y. w. c. A.. very kindly attended to the regular work of the charity com mittee
 Miss Cummings has now returned to her office in Che Central School building from which place she can give any further help to the fire sui ferers of Johnson Addition, if neces sary"
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-06
COLORADO LEGISLATURE.

DENVER, May 5.-At briel ses- sion of the Senate house bills to carry out the law and order program of Ammons were placed in the hop per and the machi cry set in motion to expedite final action. Three iden- ucal measures introduced in the Sen ate and House provide a constitutions al amendment giving the Legislature authority to enact a compulsory ar bitration act and laws givng the Gov ernor authority to close saloons a d regulate the sale or purchase of fire arms in times of internal disorder
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-06
FIRE TRAGEDY AT
 SEA- 13 RESCUED
 MANY YET MISSING

BOSTON, May 5.--Mystery sur roundi g the identity of the steamer which has been afire south of Sable Island for AS house was solved when a wireless. message from the Cunard liner Franconia told oi the burning Of the freighter Columbian Thirteen members of the crew were rescued from a small boat
 The death Of Chief Steward Matt. hews, whose body the survivors had, and the disappearance Of a second boat, in which were 19 men, ] cluding the first and second officers, was also reported The Columbian carried no passengers
 Whether the number of missing is represented by those sid to be in the second boat is sull uncertain. The number of the crew is placed be- tween 45 and 90.
 The messages from the Fra conia told of only 30 men. represented by the occupants of the boats. It is thought possible there was a third boat. commanded by Captain Me. Donald of the Columbian. The survivors were so exhausted by the exposure that they could tell lit- tie Of what had happened The steam ship officials expressed the opinion that omission in the wireless mes sages of mention of the captain might be laid to this fact
 After rescuing the occupants from the first boat the Franco ia searched until nightfall for the rest of the crew without results Search for the mis. sing men has not been given up as the steamers Manhattan and Haver ford, both eastbound, are heading towards the burning steamer
Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-06
OPEN CONFIDENT FIGHT
 FOR CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-The big lead in registration of the Republican voters over all other parties in Cali fonia and its significance as an in- of Republican returns at the November election. was the central theme of speakers who opened tho partys' State campaign tonight VII liam Prendergast comptroller of Now York, supporter of the Progressive Presidential ticket in 1912, was tho principal speaker He spoke against amalgamation of the Republican and Progressive Darties and declared the Progressives were riding to their fall.