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was in trouble before, and we need him so
bad"
With a little encouragement, she told her
story, a little haltingly as though not just
sure of herself, but more and more eagerly
as she found herself speaking to sympa-
thetic ears 1t was rather commonplace
story too, as such stories go. Hundreds OF
women whose husbands have fallen foul OF
the law have told the same tale.
A man without work, without money,
and without friends to extend the help and
encouragement he needed. His one friend
penness and jobless too, and ne casual &C
ouaintance rather than friend. 1t was the
other man who suggested stealing to her
husband the woman said, the man who was
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-10

almost breathessly for the chairman to
speak Finally he said:
my good woman, am sorry, but we can
not release your husband now In three
months we may do so, if his record is good.
Meanwhile we will investigate the case
further. If we find things as you have rep
resented them, | can promise you that your
husband will be paroled as soon as he has
served his minimum sentence"
The woman sat silent for moment,
despair written in her face. She did not
cry. The we'll of her grief seemed dry.
"What will me an the baby do for three
months" she kept repeating.
Have you no money at ALP the warden
inquired.
She shook her head mo, nuthin,' she
said 81 don't know what we'll do. |
don't know how we'll make out.
The members of the board arose from
their chairs and left the room. The warden
talked with the woman a moment, and
finally offered her small sum of money.
sufficient to purchase food and pay her rail
road fare back to the little city from whence
she came to Lansing. She accepted it in
silence, seemingly stupefed at the boards
failure to grant her prayer The prison Off
GERS spoke kindly to her, seeking to encour-
age her by forecasting the release of her
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THE parole board was preparing to ad,
journ. 1t had been tedious day, and
the members Of the board were weary.
For hours they had been listening to the
promises of men pleading for another
chance" And the stories, and the promises,
were all so much the same.
A little of guilt, and little of weakness in
most of the stories, with too often circum-
stances suggesting that part OF the blame
for results might properly be laid at socie-
tvs door. The same eagerness and visit
fitness in most of the promises; with now
and then a confirmed crook, hardened to
crime, shifty, cunning and schooled in all
the methods of deceit to break the monot-
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convicted with him. "An' it was for me he
did it, she sobbed. He's not bad man.
He was always good to me. Won't you
leave him go?"
"Let's see the other man." said the
warden In few minutes the other man
was brought in by an officer. 1t was easy
to see that prison life was not new to him,
and that he had been before prison boards
before. He was plainly distrustful of his
surroundings, probably suspecting that ne
was to be given chance to "snitch', on
pal or that he was to be catechzed con-
corning his criminal record.
The chairman told him the story OF his
crime, as the woman had told it. is that
true?" he asked. The convict stood for
moment, smiling in an ugly way, prepared
for denial Then he saw the woman with
the child in her arms. His expression
slowly changed, the sullen face lighting
with another purpose.
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"Well, guess that is about
all for this time, gentlemen,
said the chairman, sitting a
yawn as he turned to the
warden, expecting conhrma-
ton of his statement.
Eyes; all except the woman
outside" said the warden. "She
has been waiting all afternoon
to talk to the board about her
husbands case"
well, let's see her right
away" replied the chairman.
whats her husband in for?
Is he eligible to parole?"
"He's up for larceny, and he
has not served his minimum
time. His record here is good,
but | am afraid he belongs to
a bad bunch. He was con-
victed with a man who has
served time in three or four
other prisons. They were
caught with the goods on them,
and plead guilty. But | do
wish we could do something
for the woman. She is a poor
sort, in way. Not much to
her, but she has baby born
since the fathers arrest, and
she tells me that she is with
out means of support SO long
as her husband is in the peni-
Tertiary"
eff this man has not served
his minimum time, | don't see
what we can do for her, more
her story" interrupted the cha
let her come in"
At a word from an officer,
hesitatingly from the corrid
warden's office. A small babe
tightly to her breast. She S
wistfully, first at one and thel
the officials, as though looking
agement. She was slightly
years of age, comely but not P
dressed but with the signs O.
her clothing. There was nothil
ordinary in her appearance.
with adversely had marked HI
ably. She was but type of do
en- who make similar pleas to
officials. The chairman of the
kindly to her. what is it W
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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10
An interesting feature of the meet

An interesting feature of the meet
buildings of brick, and stone at
prisons.
ing last night was the strong case
made out for the need of a reforma
tory in South Carolina for white fe-
male delinquents. The case was
made by speakers from several parts
of the state and letters received from
judges and officers by the state board
OF charities and corrections.
FEATURES OF DAY.
The session of South Carolina Con.
ference of Charities and Corrections
and the Conference of the Common
Good this morning was featured by
paper read by James II. Fowles.
magistrate of Columbia township. in
which he condemned the thirty-day
sentence and advocated the indter-
inmate sentence; by any inspiring
address by Commissioner f. ]. Wat
son, in which he traced the benefits
cotton planters had derived from the
condition caused by the war. and by
paper written by David r. Coker.
and read by the Rev. Hugh r.
Murchison. in which he announced
the reasons OF some important ex-
periments in seed selection.
Commissioner Watson made in his
address clear presentation of the
causes brought about by the Euro
pean war, which had lead the farm
ers of the south eastern Atlantic coast
states to curtail the use OF CONNER
cial fertilizer and to go back to pri-
mary and natural methods of soil
building.
Commercial fertilizer is patent
medicine the farmers administered
to their sick soil in the effort to make
1t do a days work." declared Mr..
Watson. "This patent medicine was
administered in increasing quantities
until the European war came. The
condition it brought with it made us
come to our senses with q jerk. We
are coming on out of our embarrass-
nsnt by leaps and bounds. Last
year every farmer was shackied hand
and foot by our long-term credit
system. He felt the full weight of
his chains when the European war
brought decentralization in the money
market. While the farmers' chains
were CALLING him we started to preach
the doctrine Of bringing the aniI hact
TO fertility by natural means and the
doctrine Of living at home. AS q
result our artificial fertilizer bill has
decreased by two-thirds aud more
foodstuffs have been grown In South
Carolina than ever before.
In his paper Mr.. Coker said that
plants were like animals. IN which
they bred TO type. He declared tha,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10

houses in the state system be disin-
terested parties, neither owners Of
the warehouses nor of cotton stored
in them.
Second. That cotton in warehouses
In the state system be graded by an
official grader.
Third. That the state warehouse
commission have inspectors and
weighers to visit the warehouses in
the state system and check I'D the
number of bales in them, the weight
of the bales and the grades of the
cotton to see if these are as represent
ed in the state warehouse receipts.
If the receipts for cotton ware
housed under the state system rep
resents the value given on its face. I
believe that 1t will be eagerly sought
and readily accepted as security for
loans, declared Governor Manning.
Governor Manning said that if he
were in a position to make rules to
govern cotton planters in marketing
this seasons crop he would provide
that no cotton was to be sold below
the cost OF production, that the
whole crop was to be sold slowly:
that none of II was to be sold until
the price reached the cost of produc.
tion or just over it and that the mar
keting Of cotton by individuals take
place only as their debts made it
necessary.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10
AS MANNING VIEWS
COTTON SITUATION
Favors State Warehouse Sys-
tenn, But Will Ask Legisla-
ture to Make Changes.
TO STRENGTHEN RECEIPTS.
Charities and Corrections and
Common Good.

Columbia Special to Charleston
News and Courier, Sept. THE
joint session Of the conferences on
Charities and Corrections and the
Common Good opened auspiciously
tonight. Governor Manning deliver
ed an important address on the cot
ton marketing problem, in which he
outlined certain changes he expected
to ask the general assembly to make
in the state cotton warehouse system
with view to Strengthening the
state cotton warehouse receipts as
collateral In the money markets of
the country.
Albert 8. Johnstone, secretary OF
the state board of charities and cor
rections, spoke to the conference
about the work in penal and char
table institutions undertaken by the
board. stressing the fact that it was
the desire Of the organization and it's
agents to work in cooperation with
oficiais In charge of institutions un-
der its supervision to accomplish
any needed reforms. Mr.. Johnstone
said that facts already gathered by
the agents Of the board indicated the
need OF a survey Of the state to det err
mine the extent Of the menace of the
feebie-minded. q study OF the repeat
ing prisoner and study of pauper
relief work. He told briefly of sey-
eraf conditions found in institutions
by agents OF tho board, whose in
vestigations are only getting under
way fairly.
MANNING ON COTTON.
II am In favor o. state system OF
warehousing cotton" said Governor
Manning IN his address. However.
I intend to recommend TO the next
general assembly certain changes in
our present state system which 1 be-
lieve will safeguard our warehouse
receipts. The changes in the sys-
TEN which intend TO recomm end
are:
First. That managers o. the ware
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10
BUDDED PECAN TREES

We offer for December, 1915, jan
uary. 1916, shipments 9 to 4 feet
high from bud following Budded
Pecan Trees. "Schley" variety. long
tap root. small quantities at 75c, one
hundred or more SOC. Also 4 to G
feet high same variety, retarded
uncut tap roots with. splendid Lateral
roots. small quantities at $2.5O, one
hundred or more at $1.75 each. All
F. o. B. Orangeburs. s. G.. Better
buy first class trees suitable for this
climate from your own countryman.
who has paid dearly for trying out
other methods. We find that the
"Schley" nut sells at a higher price
than any other variety. Refer you
to Clemson College or any bank here
PDCANWAY PLACE, ~
VI. u. pentzier, Oran9ebufg, 8. G.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10
GOV. MANNnNG's POSITION.
Wants Liquor Question Decided son
Its Merits Alone"

Columbia Special to Charleston
News and Courier. Sept. 7.--Gover-
nor Manning today made the follow
ing signed statement:
MY attention has been called to
an editorial in The News and Courier
this morning which deserves notice.
When the referendum bill was
passed by the Legislature last winter.
signed the bill feeling that it was
he right Of the people of the state
to pass on this question. During
the campaign last summer / declared
in favor of local option. | have not
changed my position on that ques-
ton.
THE legislature, in passing the
referendum bill fixed the time OF the
election in an off year so that the
question at issue would not be in
volved with personal issues or any
other issues. 1 have felt that it was
the right of the people to decide this
question on its merits alone. have
felt that 1t was not proper for me
10 take part In the campaign involv-
ing this matter.
AS governor I Will enforce the
laws as they stand on the statute
books. This I am endeavoring to do
with every means at my command,
and this / propose to do az long as !
am governor.
RICHARD 1. MANNING"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10
URGES ABOLITION
Of PEN|TENT|ARY
Head of Prison Without Locks
Says Place All State Con-
yictS on Farm.
DAY AT JOINT CONFERENCE
Magistrate Fowles and Commissioner
Watson Speak and Paper by
COker Read.

Columbia Special to Charleston
News and Courier. Sept. S.-The
abolition of the state penitentiary
and the placing of all state convicts
on a farm was advocated tonight by
w. II. Whitaker, superintendent Of
in lecture before the Conference of
Charities and Corrections. Mr..
Whitaker said that monument
ought to be erected to Superinten-
dent Griffith of the penitentiary for
making the institution Self-support-
ing. The speaker declared that
South Carolina was in an excellent
position to do something conserva-
lively toward criminal reform. since
It already had the land cn which to
work them.
Governor Manning, Speaker Hoyt
of the house. and other men of prom
inence were interested listeners to
Mr.. Whittaker's lecture, on the Dis
trict OF Columbia farm, prison
without locks OF bars, on which $50
women convicted of minor crimes are
now performing productive labor.
BELIEVES IN DISCIPLINE.
Mr.. Whitaker made it clear that
he believed In keeping convicts under
the strictest discipline. taking little
stock tn placing them under an honor
system. He said though only 80 per
cent of his guards at the District
prison farm carry revolvers, very
few Of his prisoners try to escape.
The punishment for characterization
ls confinement in we'll lighted cell
on bread and water until such time
as the prisoner relents, for escap-
ing. The prisoners, after recapture,
and confined in cell for the re-
NAMED of their term.
Mr. Whittsker's lecture was pro-
fusely illustrated with screen pic
lures OF his plant; all of the build
ings on the fafm were OF wood inex-
pensiveiy constructed. He said that
IL was . mistake to erect expensive
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10
.S[AVS CLAIM TO HAVE
DEFEATED THE TEUTONS
report States They Have Won
a Notable Victory Near Cali.
clan Frontier.
CAPTURED 5000 PRISONERS
sarnea IN England as the Begin.
"ng OF an Offensive by Russians
After Their Long Retreat

LONDON, Sept. 9.--For the frst
time in many weeks the Russ,ans
'oroing TO their own statements
nave inflicted severe defeat ON their
opponents. The battle of Tuesaov
near Tarnopol, 20 miles east NJ ON,
perg, and near the GaIiciap front,ar
Whiie not conclusive, is regarded In
england as indicating that the Rms
siahs are reaching the state wbara
.hey purpose striking back after their
long retreat.
The Teutonic forces engaged ~
'his Dattie included not only Ans
'rian but German forces. The Rn.-
sians maintain that 8, 900 prisoners
exclusive OF The dead or wounded
measure the extent of their victory
ana that 1t would have been mora
pronounced but for their infer,or,tv
In artillery.
The German center ia for.,, o..
ward slowly by virtue of susta,naa
pressure, but in the north Field MAJ
snai Won Hindenburg stin is unable
:" iorce passage of the Dyfna.
Grand Duke Nichols ia toa.v
the way to his new headquarters ~
.ne Caucasus. Pending further de.
veiopment the Russian and En~,,sh
press Is unable to fathom inst wh.,
this transfer signifies. II Is su~gas,
:" some Quarters that the shifting
Day DC a forerannsr to an important
,.as. un diversion on the Turkish
f r. IN connection with the
rHnco-British attempt to force the
Dardaneiles. '"s
ny means of air raids, gun are
rom the sea ana artillery bombsrd-
ments at many places on the westsrn
'front.' the French and British CON.
.lnae 70 hammer German positions
"''hout launching Infantry attacrs
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10

the work of the plant breeder had
been an exceedingly important con-
tribution to the welfare of the race
He announced that as result OF
careful experiments he had made he
was convinced that farmers should
use for planting only seed grown on
their richest land, and of these seed
only those which were the heaviest.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10

Notice TO Debtors and Creditors.
All persons having claims against
the estate OF j. r, Gardner, Jr., de-
ceased, are hereby notified to file the
same. duly verified, with the under
signed, and those indebted to said
estate Will please make payment
likewise
KATIE b. GARDNER.
Administrative Estate Of J. r. Gard.
ner, Jr., Deceased.
SEPT. 8, 1915.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10
Notice OF Discharges.

Notice Is hereby given that the
undersigned Will, as guardian Of the
estate Of Clyde Snipes, On the 26th
day of September, 1916. make her
final return Us such guardian and ap-
ply to the probate court OF Lancaster
county for .letters dismiseory.
MRS. L. II. 8NIPES,
Guardian Estate oc Clyde Snipes.
Aug. 81. 1918.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10
Notioo TO Debtous and Cred,to-s.

Notice TO Debtors and Cred,toxs.
Persons having claims against the
estate Of the late j. b. Maglti wifi
present same properly attested, and
all persons who owe the estate will
please make prompt settlement Of
the amount, with the undersigned.
MAGGIE G. MAGILL,
Administering.
Reyshaw, 8. g.. Sept. 4. 1915.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10

Gcntlesnan vs. Orouch.
Inc sentiemaH is never witbouks1
,ena and the crouch 10 never with
gu, ,a,, as enemy. Your choioe.--Bsrs-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1915-09-10

The cheapest and best place to gin
your cotton is at the Oil Mill
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-05
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh thai
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrt
Cure
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F
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believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions and financi-
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made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COM
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price
IS cents per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for CON
stipation.
MERGE, Toledo. o.
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NOTICE

| have thoroughbred young short
horn Durham Bull Those who have
the right kind of cows to breed, | de-
sire your patronage Jerseys don't
belong to this class and should be bred
to their own breed. Prices S1.25 cash,
or S1.50 on book.
JAY F. ROBINSON
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-05
THE ROYALBLACK HUSSAR BAND

The Royal Black Hussar Band
lead by Charles w. Niles was a
treat to the music lovers of our
city, and the entire program was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who
heard it. The strains of"Dixie"
and the "Star Spangled Banner"
awoke the patriotic enthusiasm
of a responsive audience.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-05
Advertise in The PROGRESS
I'VE. 1t pays.
A BARGAIN.

$500 TUITION COUPON, issued
by leading business college. Owner
cannot use VIII dispose of at sacri-
flee price for quick sale. Purchaser
will be given chance to earn tuition
scholar ship in full Investigate at
once. Coupon"
THE BELINTON PROGRESSIVE
Belington, w. Va.
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NOTICE

FOR SALE.-Span Mules 10 and II
year old color gray and bay, weight
HOO and 1900 pounds. I soral horse
year old weight, 1900 pounds.
VALLEY GROCERY co.
Belington, w Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-05
Lame Back.

Lame back is usually due to rheu-
matism of the muscles OF the back.
ard working people are most likely
suffer from it. Relief may be had
y massaging the back with Cham,
Jerlains Liniment two or three times
a day. Try it. For sale by Grant
Graham
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-05
LOCAL NEWS.
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

Brown Shaffer, of Philippi
was here today on business.
Ladies white veranda pumps only
l20 at Coffman- Fisher Co. (Adv.
Chick Simmons, the famous
joker, of Philippi was here Mon
day.
Hallers Hotel. Meals 25c, Grim Ave.
next door to Luzerne. (Adv.
w. w. Ramsey, of Mud Run
was a business visitor here to-
day.
Don't fail to attend Lazarus Great
Stock Reducing Sale. (Adv.
Elias Cross, of Junior came
down Monday for the B. of E.
meeting.
Lazarus Great Stock Reducing Sale
is now on. (Adv.
Today's News Today.
Miss Willamena Barrick, OF
Weaver, is here visiting friends
for a few days.
Watch that display of 10c ribbons
at Coffman- Fisher Co. (Adv.
Little Miss Roma Thompson,
left Sunday morning for Graf
ton to visit friends and relatives.
Go to Felton's for your hole proof
hosiery. (Adv.
Mrs. Truman Goodwin, of r. |
A was taken to the Buckhannon
hospital for an operation today. |
Look for our big sign, for head let
tiers of bargains. Lazarus & Son. (Adv.
Sugar Greek and Belington
played game of ball today, |
score 26 to 7 in favor of Sweet |
Water.
Stop wearing that wool hat. Buy
straw at Lazarus & Sons. (Adv.
L. c. Musgrave, formerly of |
this place, but now of Fairmont
is here visiting his wife's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Coffman.
Miss Hazel Brown and broth
er, Harry, left Sunday morning
for Grafton, where they will
visit friends and relatives.
You are cordially invited to attend
our Great Sale, while in the city. Laz-
arus & Son. (Adv.
Frank Shepherd and wife,
Capt Rease and wife left here
Saturday for an extended trip
by auto in Virginia.
Ask to see the soc value suspenders
for 25c at Coffman-Fisher Co. (Adv.
DR. Robert Durham, of Will
dell was here Sunday visiting
his sters Misses Rhoda and
Emma Durham.
FLIES! FLIES! FLIES, rid your
cows of that awful pest by using Cow
Ease, Belington Feed & Supply Co.
German G.. Thompson, of
Gassaway, who has been here
visiting friends and relatives
over Sunday left today for his
home.
j. w. Ramsey and wife were
Belington visitors Saturday Mrs.
Ramsey went on to Hendricks,
where she will spend the Fourth.
Phone or write the Progressive
when you have any local news items
-~u in n-eu of cement, get the Uni
versaI at Benngron reed & Supply Com
rs~y. Nv.
Cliff Casio, who was former
ly a resident of this town is Wis
ting in this city. He now lives
in Akron, 0.
Earl Drummond, who was a
teacher in the schools here last
winter is IN town seeing friends.
He is to be principal of the High
School at West Union next year.
The Barker District Board of
Education held their first meet
ing here Saturday the Board is
composed of J. B. Moore, Jacob
Valentine and Jasper Bibey, the
two latter being the new mem
bers.
Watch our Advertisements.
They'll save you money.
NOTICE
TNnTo CAT
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-05

Watch our advertisers. They have
something worth talking about or
they wouldn't mention it.
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NOTICE

Any one wishing to buy small
farm will do we'll to call on
r. l.. TALLMAN,
Adv.) Belington, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-05

VALUABLE-Y need the best
flour if you want the best brand There
ore buy |. H. or you will have Inferior
bread, pies and cakes.
VALLEY GROCERY co.