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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
How to Protect Dinino Table.


The housewife VINO possesses a high
ly polished table does not care to have
It ruined by hot dishes, for wherever
the hot dishes are placed upon the
table, If the table is not properly pro
tected, an ugly white blemish occurs.
Even though one has beneath the
table linen the heaviest of silence
cloths, there is often danger of the
heat penetrating to the table. The
only way to make sure that the table
will be protected is to place asbestos
mats beneath hot dishes, and asbestos
mats, unless they are covered, are UNI
slightly One of the most attractive
ways of Disgusting the useful mat is
TO make linen cover with embroider-
ed scalloped edges and slip this over
the mat Before slipping the mat into
the linen holder cover it with canton
flannel on both sides Many Of the
table mats bought in the stores are
made of straw These, however. are
not heat proof. In order to make them
so one can add to them a piece of as
bestos, placing it on the under side,
where it will be hidden from view.
These straw and linen covered asbestos
mats are Indispensable when one is
using daily service or luncheon cloth
where the silence cloth is not used
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
How to Renovate Net.

Black net requires good brushing
before washing, and the color may be
restored with a very strong tea in
which a little gum arabic has been dis
solved to give It a little stiffness. Iron
il on the wrong side with strips Of pa
per between it and the flatiron.
Il pearly gray tone is desired il
may be placed In warm milk an hour
and then squeezed as dry as possible
To get good yellow add to one pint
of cold water one teaspoonful dissolved
permanganate Of potassium and two
teaspoonfuls Of the best black Ink
Iron it at once on board covered over
with a thickness of flannel and finish
off with only muslin between the mel
and fatiron.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
Be Careful What You Say.

In speaking Of persons faults,
Pray don't forget your own;
Remember, those with homes II glass
Should never throw stone.
If we had nothing else to do
Than talk Of those who SIN,
'ris better we commence at home,
And from that point begin.
We have no right TO judge man
Until he's fairly tried;
Should we not like his company,
We know the world is wide.
Some may have faults and who hasrots
The old as we'll as young;
Perhaps we may, for aught we know
Have fifty TO their one.
Then let us all, when we begin
To SANDER friend or Toe.
Think OF the harm one word may do
To those we little know.
Remember curses sometimes, like
Cur chickens, roost at home,
Don't speak of others faults until,
YoI have none Of your own.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
How to JUDGE Poultry.

A young chicken Is known by an
abundance Of pinfeathers, soft feet.
smooth skin on legs below the first
Joint and soft cartilage at the point
of the breastbone. The feet of old
fowls are hard and covered with dry.
coarse scales. and the cartilage at the
fed Good fowls should be plump, and
the cartilage at the end Of the breast
bone should be soft and pliable Tur-
keys should have smooth. dark legs,
and the cartilage at the breastbone
should be soft Cock turkeys are usu-
ally better than the hen turkeys.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
row to Care For Wood Floors.
Jas. Robinson

There is no reason for distress over
the care Of wood floors If they are
properly finished" when laid. A natu-
raj wood floor can easily be kept in
perfect order Frequently wipe the
floor with dampened not wet cloth
and do not use hot water Never touch
the floor with a scrubbing brush nor
with a broom Never use washing
powder Of any kind or cleanser II
It Is so soiled that it needs more than
cool water use little CASTLE soap and
wipe dry with a channels. To remove
any Waxy substance that CASTLE soap
will not remove use wooden cloth
dampened with Kerosene and rub off
quickly. Never touch any floor or 9th
or vanished object with kerosene ex-
eept In an emergency as above pre-.
scribed
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
How to Rapair Ruhbers.

When rubber becomes torn do not
throw it away, for 1t can be mended
and kept In use. Take piece of black
1ress braid. with the end doubled I'M
der, fasten at the upper part of the
slit bring the edges Of the slit close
together and fasten to the braid. Then.
commencing at the bottom. the edges
are sewed across with fat overland
stitch and the upper edge finished with
a buttonhole stitch, which takes In the
end of the braid
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
The Prohibition Amendment

Al last the temperance forces and pro-
hibitionists have the chance to make she
state Dry. While the legislature did
not giva the issue fair show BY having
1t voted ON at the general election yet the
chances are good for its ratification. Little
Misunderstanding Little misrepresenta-
tions Little activities are the biggest
blows the amendment can have.
We have before us too little pamphlets,
one issued by the Taxpayers (Brewers)
Protective Association ofW. Va Sehmul-
bach Bldg. Wheeling, W Va, and the
other under the caption; rs Moral Sua-
SION a Failure2', both OF which misrepre-
sent the facts concerning the Amendment
and are entirely misleading. One brings
in the Virginia Debt parallel with
Prohibition" which is ridiculous to say
the least and no well informed man OF
woman can have this pass them without
seeing the absurdness OF the article. Oh
course, these were written for Brewers
and liquor interests, and naturally would
have some very crude logic. Other par
ailel cases are cited just as unreasonable.
If any one should chance to see these
pamphlets and are of an unbiased mind
he can readily be convinced iustfor what
purpose they are being distributed
1t will require all good and Christian
voters to settle this question next Novem-
Der. Under another subject will be
found the expression of Col. IngersoIL
Ii the so-called infidePs logic on aloonoI
is correct (which we have every reason tc
believe isl then what should be the att
tude of the non-infdel?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
How to Mako an Eqq Salad.

A delicious salad may be made from
eggs and green peppers Boil the eggs
hard and when cold cut the whites In
rings and the yolks into dice. Have
ready also an equal amount of shred
Sed green peppers. Mix the eggs and
peppers. Place them on lettuce leaves
and serve them in individual dishes.
Pour over the salad a French dressing.
Green pepper cups make nice holders
for this salad
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
HOW TO CLEAN CORDUROY.
6aby's Coat May Be Easily Washed a,
Home

Home.
How many mothers have worried
over the problem of cleaning baby's
white corduroy coat satisfactorily and
without having recourse to the pro-
fessional cleaners?
The garment may be cleaned as Of
ten as necessary If the following d.
rections are carefully Observed
Shave very thinly a bar of some pure
white soap; add with two table spoon
fuls Of kerosene to about half pail
of water.
Boil this mixture until it is reduced
one-quarter Use a small portion of
this and plenty Of water to cleanse the
garment When sufficiently cleansed
hold the garment spread out as much
as possible while you rinse it up and
down In clear water repeatedly, Be
careful to have the nap running up.
When the pile is raised hang in the
same position to dry Be careful not
to wiring or otherwise touch the gar
ment 1t should be fastened to the line
with ordinary clothespins.
If by some oversight the nap be-
comes fattened wait until the piece is
thoroughly dry, when brisk rubbing
with hand broom win obviate the
trouble
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
How to Get Rid of Weeds.

To get rid of weeds OH gravel walk
sprinkle the gravel with coarsely
ground rock salt and rake it under
the gravel This will Dissolve gradually
from the rains and no weeds or grass
viii grow where salt has touched. Do
not employ this method where slop-
ing walk is bordered by grass, for the
salt water will run into and kill the
grass.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
How to Remove Green FLY on Roses.

To remove or prevent the green fly
that ruins roses make solution of
soft soap and quassia chips-four
ounces chips to one gallon of soft wa
ter boiled for fifteen minutes Strain
and while cooling add four ounces soft
soap, then add two gallons more soft
water and syringe frequently
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05

II your gas burns unevenly, low at
one side with long flame at the other,
you may be sure there is dust In the
tip. Run piece Of thin cardboard
through It and you win be repaid
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
lngersolI on Alcohol.

EDITORS PROGRESSIVE: Colonel K.
9. Ingersoll, in speaking to jury in a Use
which involved the manufacture OF aIco-
boil, used the following eloquent language:
II am aware that there is prejudice
against any man engaged in the manu-
facture OF alcohol. / believe that from the
time it issues from the coiled and pois-
onous worm in the distiiIery until it emp
ties into the hell of death, dishonor and
crime, it demoralizes everything that
touches it from its source to its end. | 10
not believe that anyone can contemplate
the object without prejudice against the
liquor crime. All we have to do, gentle
man, is to thinB of the wrecks on either
bank OF the stream of death, of the suici-
des, of the insanity, of the poverty, OF
the ignorance, OF the restitution, OF the
little children Juggling at the faded and
withered breasts of weeping and despair
ing mothers, Of wives asking for bread,
of men of genius it has wrecked the men
struggling with imaginary serpents
believe every tho ughtful man is pre-
JUDGED against this damned stuff that is
called alcohol.
lntemperance cuts down youth in its
vigor manhood IN It's strength, and age
in its Weakness. 1t breaks the fathers
heart, bereayes the dotiue mother, ex-
tinguishes natural affections, erases con-
jugal love, blots ont flial attachments,
olights parental hope, and brings down
mourning age IN sorrow to the grave. It
produces weakness, not strength sickness,
not health death, not life II makes
wives widows, children orphans, fathers
tiends, and all ofsthem paupers and beg
gars.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
Summary Of Provisions OF
The New Parcels Post Law

Any article is mailable if not over II
pounds in weight nor more than IL inches
IN length girth combined. nor likely to
injure the mails OF postal equipment or
employees.
Flat rate Of cent per ounce up to 4
onces regardless of distance.
Above ounces. rates are by the pound
or fraction therefor, and varying with
distance as follows:
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Each addi-

the consent Of the interstate commerce
commission after investigation, modify
rates, weights, and zone distances, when
experience has demonstrated the need
therefor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05

Washington, Aug 80 In response 10
many inquiries for Information, Senator
Jonathan Bourne, Jr. Chairman Of the
Sanate Committee on Post Office and Post
Roads, has prepared the following SUN
mary Of the provisions Of the new Parcel
Post Law which will become effective
January |, 1918.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05

Items and news items are cordially In
vted The correspondence name and
address must in all cases be given as an
evidence of good faith, but viii nor be
published if specially requested.
We will not be responsible for the
views OF correspondents
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05
Rural route and city delivery

The Postmaster General may make
provision Tor indemnity insurance. and
collection on delivery with additional
charges for such service, and may, with
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05

Entered as second class matter June ID,
1912 at the Post Office at Beiigton, w.
Va. under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05

ESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Preaching services at i 100 a. m. and
at 500 p m. every LIST End and 3rd sabbath
Sabbath School at 9:45 a. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening 800 p. M.
Chas. 9. Lynch, pastor, ]. ?. Tibbets,
Sapt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-05

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1912.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
EDGAR BREWSTER
 AS A BOOSTER

Little Rack, Ark, Jan. 5.--Edgar Brewster, vice president of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commeace, was in- troduced as Booster Brewster, at the luncheon of. the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce yesterday and spoke in favor of the million dollar campaign. He said that the railroads and the corn clubs and all the things that has been referred to by previous speakers would combine to help the industry of the city.
 This industrial movement is sim ply m awakening of the people ,t home to their advantages" he declar- ed. land we are going to join with you to bring up your part of the state. We have originated our Chamber Of Commerce and have started out with bright prospects. Pine Bluff is awake and expects to derive benefit from this awakening"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
\ Hero in a Lighthouse.

For years J. s. Donahue, So Ha- ven, Mich, a civil war captain. as a lighthouse keeper, averted awful wrecks, but queer fact is, he might have been wreck, himself, if Elec- tric Bitters had not prevented. They cured me of kidney trouble and chills," he writes, after I had taken other so called cures for years with out benefit and they also improved my sight. Now, at seventy, I am feeling fine.' For dyspepsia. indi- gestion, all stomach. liver and kid- ney troubles, they're without equal. Try them. Only 50 cents at All Drug gists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
FREE BRIDGE IS
 GETTING POPULAR

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 5.-"The in convenience of not having a free bridge across the Arkansas 1river at Pine Bluff is beginning to be realized
 by the farmers on the north side of the sriver," said George L. Carter of Pine Bluff, guest at Hotel Marion yesterday. Tuesday morning far mer who lives on the north side of the river was compelled to wait two hours in the cold for the ferry to take him across the river. As soon as he land-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
Young Man Charged
 With False Pretenses

A. E. Kasselberg, a we'll known young man of this city, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Co., stable o. H. Harris on charge If obtaining money by false pretenses. The arrest was made at the instance of District Attorney T. Havis Nixou, against him by w. T. Seawell. the To- cal druggist. Mir. Seawen claims that the defendant gave him check for SIS drawn on the Cotton Belt Savings and Trust Company, and that. the cheek was returned marked "NJ funds. " Kaselbelg gave bond ill the sum of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
{ CHIfD DIES, SAVING
 MOTHER FROM MAN
, Aittle Long Island Girl Springs in Front of Step-F as He
 Shoots at Wife.

New York, Jan. 5.-Springine If irond of her mother, at whom a ,.is- toi, held by staggering man. was ? aimed, Bert1a Reinan, IA years old. was shot early this morning half q block from her home in Rdgwoo L. I.
 The little girl died in ar ambulance en route to the German Hospital. the nulietshaving penetrated her skull just above the right eye. George Benz, g years old, the g.rIs stepfather, later was arrested ill lis home. No. 1510 Gates avenue. Brook : lyn. He was iaeld without bail.
 Aeeordings to Mrs. Bsnz and heI other daughter, Mamie, 12 years old, and her son, Arnold, 10 years old, all were returning from New Ye.s11 $ eve celebration at the home of Mrs. Theresa MafTs, when Benz was seen ; in front of the Myrtle Hotel. Belz lurched fot ward, clutehing d pistol
 Eve got you now" the man declar- ed in a thick voice. By that time the swaying pistol wqs aimed at Mrs. Benz's head.
 Little Bert-a d | not sita5e a SC : ond when she saw her mother was in danger, but dashed in front of Mrs. Benz, clinging to the mothers should ders so that her little body acted as I shield.
 The first shot Benz fired struck tn girl ill the fc1ehead and CT body dropped to the ground.
 Benz fired again, and the second shot whizzed past Mamie's head, bury ing itself into the woodwork of tn hotel window. The last shot went through the plate glass window of the hotel. Benz and his wife have been living apart for several mon sds
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
SIDEWALK DISTRICT NO. }.


 (Barraque to Sixth, Olive to Poplar, The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real prop erty in Sidewalk District Mo-. 3, Tn the city of Pine Blu1 have been placed in my hands. All owners of real property lying in the. District are required to pay their assessments to me within thirty days from this date. If such payment Is not made, action will be commenc- ed at the end of that time for the collection of such assessment and for legal penalties and costs.
 Given under my hand this 27th day of December, 1911.
 A. G. RUSSELL, City Collector. Office City Hall, g a. m. to 12 n.
 12 27 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stocx- holders of the Bank Clerks In-'est- ment Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held in the directors room of the Bank of Pine Bluff, Wednesday. Ja1. 10th, 1912, at p. m., for the purpose of electing officers to serve for the en- suing year and for any other business properly brought before the said meet ing.
 F 6 30t V. D. WEBB. sec.-Treak
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
EAT CkABAPPlfS
 GET ON A SPREE
Iowa Woman Did Not Want to Waste Spelling Picked Fruit, So
 Hens Got It.

Anamosa, Iowa, Jan. o.-Mrs. Anna Weiss chickens got drunk on some pickled crabapples she fed them. Be- ing thrifty Mrs. Weiss disliked Q throw away a quart jar of fruit Tn her cellar when she found it was not keeping we'll, so she took it to tho pen and fed it to the hens. Shortly afterward she found evecy biddy in the flock wandering unstead- fly and insanely around the yard
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
ALL DEALERS

ed~in Pine Bluff he made tasty visit to one Of the banks and asked for ths. petition fay1ring the construc ion vf the bridge. I have been opposed ,o this bridge, he said, but now am as heartily in favor of it as l was against it, and will do all l can to get my neighbors to sign the petit on. The opposition to tn building of this bridge is growing smaller every day"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
STOGKH0HDRRY MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the M. Cans Co.,, will be held at the office of the company in the city of Pine Blum. Ark, on Mon- day. January 9th, 1912, at ten o'clock a. m.. for the purpose of electing a board of directors and for the trans- action of such other business as may properly come before said meeting.
 M. EISENKRAMER,
 12 $ 1m.. Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
THE DANGER OF LA GRIPPE.

Is it's fatal tendency to pneumonia. To cure your la grippe coughs take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. R. F. Fisher, Washington, Kas., says "I was troubled with severe attack of lagrippe that threatened pneu- monia. A friend advised Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and I got relief after taking the first few doses. I took three bottles and my Ia grip pc was cured" Get the genuine, in the yellow package. W. L. Dewoody g. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
S4OCKHOLDERY MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bank of Pine Bluff will be held at their banking house, Tues day, Jan. 9th, 1912 between the hours of g a. m., and 3 p. m., for the pur- pose of electing directors to serve for the ensuing year, and for transactin g any other business properly brought before said meeting.
 W. e. HUDSON. Cashier. IF 6, i'm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
Children Cry
 FOR FLETcHER'S c A s SToRIA

Your money back if not satis- fied''-assures you that the goods we handle are the best your money can buy-come here for all your hard ware-Cleveland-M Matthews. t..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting c. the stock holders of the Pine Blun Mercantile Company will be held at tho once of the company in Pine Blufi. Arkansaa. on Monday. the Sth day of January. 1912, between ihe hours of , and 1 P m.. for the purpose of electing di- rectors for the ensuing year and for any other lawful purpose
 13 2 3Ot. R. s. CHERRY,
 Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS,

always give satisfaction because they always do the work. J. T. Shelnut. Bremen, Ga, says. T have used Foley Kidney Pills with great satis- faction and found more relief from their use than from any other kid- ney medicine, and I've tried almost all kinds. I can cheerfully recom- mend to all sufferers for kidney and bladder trouble' W. L. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-06

$500, the bord being signed by Ben
 Veil He will answer the charge in Magistrate f'razier's court this morn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-10
VETS" OF TWO WARS MEET
Silent Toast Follows Tributes to Mem
ory of Departed Comrades.

The Society Of War Veterans Of the Ith
Regiment. n. G. y. Y, celebrated It's
twenty-nintn annual reunion last night at
the Hotel Manhattan.
The society is composed of veterans OF
the Civil and Spanish wars OF the ith
Regiment, who volunteered In the army
and navy during those wars.
The organization had membership OF
nearly seven hundred. but only about one
hundred remain. At the dinner ylast night
only thirty were present. number being
unable TO attend owing to the distance
which they live.
Colonel Edgar Van Wrinkle, vice-presi-
dent OF the society presided at the dinner
Lieutenant Colonel William V. Roome.
president Of the society. was unable To be
present because of Illness Among those
present were Lieutenant John Walker.
Captain Henry !. Hayden, Major George
Price, Major Ivan Tailof. AdJutant Fritz
Robert. Lieutenant Colonel William r.. Van
Wrinkle, Major Robert Mclean. Major
James G. Schuyler and Captain Richard IL.
Greene. The speeches were largely stories
OF campaigns, OF narrow escapes and the
like. \ silent toast was drunk to MEM
bers who had passed away and many
tributes were paid to their memory by the
speakers.
The dean Of the vets was Major Ivan
Tsilof, who liz nearly eighty years old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-10
POWERS TALK OF MEDIATION
Turkish Minister Says His Country
Has Not Yet Begun to Fight

London, April 1O.--A dispatch from Con-
stantinople says the powers have agreed 10
renew the attempt to ascertain the terms
on which Turkey is willing to make peace
with Italy. This to some extent confirms
the rumors that the German Emperor's re-
cent interviews with the Austrian and Ital-
ian sovcreigns were partly concerned with
an effort to secure peace.
4 Constantinople dispatch 10 THE Daily
Chronicle" however, gives an interview with
the Foreign Minister, Asslm Bey, declar-
ing that Turkey declines even 10 discuss the
peace terms as laid down by Italy. The
Minister says further that the decree re-
lating to the annexation Of Tripoli must he
torn up before pourpaflers between Turkey
and Italy are possible.
Countries" declares the Foreign Min
lister. ARE not conquered by royal DEGREES
of annexation. The great powers have been
very sympathetic toward Turkey. but even
they cannot compel US 10 make peace
against our will and accept terms viii Il
would cover us with shame and dlshonor.
II Italy sincerely desires peace we are
ready to treat, but only on an honorable
basis"
with references TO Italy's threat 10 carry
the war into European Turkey Assim Bey
SAYS that Turkey lacks a navy but has an
army. and that Turkey as a nation has not
vet begun to fight.