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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
THE GREATEST NUISANCE
TO A POSTMASTER.

The greatest nuisance with which post
offices, especially those in the smaller
cities, have to contend is that occasioned
by the thoughtlessness of the great army
of future men and women, OF this glorous
republic sometimes irreverently called
"School Kids" many of whom, during
the school months, flock to the post of
fee three or four times day, and fire.
repeat the performance at short intervals.
Thus the mail of one family is needlessly
called for by children twelve or fifteen
times day for five consecutive days in
the week, without receiving solitary
piece of mail for weeks at stretch, some
older member of the family generally
having called during the morning or
afternoon.
Parents and guardians can, if they will,
do much towards abating this evil and
at the same time benefit the children by
appointing one of them official mail
carrier for the family, whose duty it shall
be to call at the post Office at stated and
seasonable times, and prohibiting others
from going there SO abominably often.
The writer once kept tab upon the
number OF times certain families mail
was called for in one day -Four children
came three times each-that made twelve;
the mother dropped in about five o'clock
in the evening on her way home from
the store. We thought it an unlucky
count, until after supper, when the head
OF the household walked up to the win
dow and demanded his mail. When in
formed that there was nothing for him.
he blankly inquired, "Ain't there no
papers?' Being asked what papers he
received, he replied go, l don't take
none regler, but / sometimes git sample
copy" AS the window closed for the
night the clerk gasped, 20, Lord, de-
liver u.s.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
Came Too High.

A young negro walked into the office
OF prominent lawyer in Louisiana and
said:
"Boss KUN to see you bout gettin'
me vorcement"
whats the matter, John?' said the
attorney, cant you get along with Mary
or have you found some other girl you
like better?'
The negro with grin admitted that
he had found such girl, and asked:
"What you goin'er charge me, Mr..
Charlie?"
FIFTY dollars, John, ''said the attorney
The negro moved uneasily about the
office, scratch his head, but did not
speak. After few minutes the lawyer
asked
"What's the trouble, John ?"
81 just tell you, Mr.. Charlie" said he,
'there amt no $50 difference in them
gals. National Monthly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19

Whate' er our decisions be
They count for veal or woe,
So let us think earnestly
For we ourselves must know.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
Stop Shipping Fruit.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dec. 16.-To
prevent congestion of northern fruit
markets and corresponding lowering OF
prices, w. @. Temple, general manager
of the Florida citrus exchange, today in
structed all membe RS of the exchange to
stop shipping fruit until further order.
1t is said the exchange practically can
trolls the Florida fruit crop.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
Jack johnson Fined Fifty for Assault

CHICAGO, Dec 16.-Jack johnson
was find $50 and costs by Municipal
Judge Goodnow today on the charge
Of assauting newspaper photographer
with cane several weeks ago in front Of
the county Jail as johnson was being
led to cell manacled to deputy mar
shall Johnson's attorney filed notice Of
appeal.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
Another Amendment to the Newspaper Law

Washington, Dec. IA Representative
Mott, of New York, today introduced an
amendment to the so-called newspaper
law to eliminate the sections requiring
publishers to publish sworn statement
Of circulation, OF Indebtedness and mark
ing reading matter published for pay.
Religiour publications would not be ex-
empted as in the existing law.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1912.
THE DECISIVE MOMENT.

When in the course Of human events it
becomes necessary for one or more IN
dividuals to act on principles respecting
the welfare OF state or nation, it is then
that the best thought-the best God-fear-
ing courage is needed. We have been GO
ing along within the last decade, or even
a half century in more or less of a hap
hazard fashion, letting our natural re-
sources and subsequent powers, as well
as our national fame and glory, unfold to
us as people undreamed of riches safe
and secure, not alone of dollars and cents,
but of peace and happiness.
AS we review the past we see a few
men of convictions OF determination, of
conclusions and of frmness building,
operating and maintaining certain bust
ness and benevolent enterprises, which
make for the growth and betterment of
our human existence, while on the other
hand we see men hesitating, wagering,
complaining and decaying in a land that
gives opportunities to rich and poor,
young and old alike. Why is the major.
ity of men on the slope of retrogression
1t is easier to drift with the current
1t is easier to follow the crowd,
Than to face and keep resolutions,
Determined, made and avowed
But we pay for our easy-ealllng-
We gain by our resolute will,
For the chances are good for the person
Who is patiently making the HILL"
The human body and mind find it cas-
Ter TO take up the paths of least resist
ance. This kind of an existence may
have been sanctioned some years ago
when our possessions were growing into
money, but at this age today-now-we
are confronting different phase in our
living here among men, and the sooner
we accord with the modern and progress
slve ways the better, for the hap-hazard
must give way to positive aims and plans.
This positive type of men and means Is
needed in the home, the church, the
school, politics, public offices and bust
ness institutions, more SO now than eyer
before --our success demands it.
Take our national congress, if you
please, especially now, upon it, members
rest great responsibilities; this law-mak-
ing body must have men of decision. and
upon their decisions rest the progress and
safety of the nation.
This same type of men must be had in
our state legislatures and other public
offices. What applies to the different de-
partments of governments, naturally APP
ply to the schools, churches, homes and
business activities.
The signs of the times demand more
positive men and women to master
the present and future circumstances,
than were ever needed in former
years OF growth is wealth. and with
this add the present progressive regime
work is wealth-''knowledge is power"
More and many vital questions are now
up Tor solution by the American people,
collectively and individually, within
short space of time. How many of us are
ready-if not ready to-day will we be
ready to-morrow-to decide these ques-
tions =?
Whate er our decisions be
They count for veal or woe,
So let us think earnestly
For we ourselves must know.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
- That Contains Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physician, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive frem them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J..
Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio, contains no
mercury, and Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t Is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by T. ]. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price zoe. per bottle
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
ADV
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
Advertising Rates on Application

Items and news items are cordially in
vited. The correspondents name and
address must in all cases be given as an
evidence of good faith, but will not be
published if specially requested.
We will not be responsible for the
views Of correspondents.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-12-19
Box Supper

There will be box supper at the
Beaver Creek school house, Satu rday
night, Dec. %, for the benefit OF school
Everybody invited to come.
Committee.
OsA linn, Teacher
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

irving in time to hold but one session,
but it was well attended and much in
terest was shown in all the speakers
said. The subjects discussed were
preparation of the soil, fruit and seed.
and poultry. AT the close Of the lee
lures a number of questions were
asked and answered by the speakers.
A farmers club was organized with
about 40 members w. N. Hartgrove
was chosen president and Prof Strong
secretary. Mr.. F. F. Bingham, of Pen
sacola, who accompanied the speakers,
acted as chairman of the meeting.
Mr. George Soule and family were
callers on w. n. Hartgrove's family
Thursday.
Mr.. ]. A. Hartgrove was a business
visitor to Johns still Wednesday, re-
turning Thursday.
Mr.. w. F. Hill, assistant supervisor
Of the Florida forest reserve, has been
surveying permits for turpentine work
during the past week
The firing season is now on and the
turpentine people are kept busy fight
ing forest fires.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Allen spent
Sunday with home folks at Melville.
They returned Monday accompanied
by Mr.. Aliens mother.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

years, and at times became so bad I
would become unconscious. have been
found IN that condition many times.
Physicians did not seem to be able to
do me any good. I would become
weak and for days at a tine could do
no work. Not long ago / got a box
OF DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets, and
after using them found 1 had never
tried anything that acted in such a
mild and effective manner. I believe
I have at last found the remedy that
suite my case
Thousands of people are sufferers
from habitual constipation and
while possibly realizing something
of the danger of this condition, yet
neglect too long TO employ proper
curative measures until serious i'll
ness often results. The advice of
all physicians is, keep your bowels
'clean," and it's good advice.
DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets are
sold by all druggists, at IS cents a
box containing IS doses IL not
found satisfactory, your money is
returned.
HILEs MEDICAL CO., Elkhsrt, Ind.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05
PUTS AN END TO
ALL DYSPEPSIA
NO INDIGESTION, HEARTBURN,
GAS OR HEADACHE FIVE MIN
UTEs AFTER TAKING A LITTLE
DIPEPSIN.

There would not be a case of indi
gestion here if readers who are sub
ject to Stomach trouble knew the trc-
mendous anti-ferment and digestive
virtue contained in Diapepsin. This
harmless preparation will digest a
heavy meal without the slightest fuss
or discomfort, and relieve the sourest
acid stomach in five minutes, besides
overcoming al! foul, Nauseous doors
from the breath.
Ask your pharmacist to show you
the formula. plainly printed on each
SO cent case of Pape's Diapepsin, then
you will readily understand why this
promptly cures Indigestion and re-
moves such symptoms as Heartburn,
a feeling like lump of lead in the
stomach, Belching Of Gas and Eructa-
tions of undigested food, water brash.
Nausea. Headache, Biliousness and
many other bad symptoms; and, be
sides, YOU viii not need la8atives to
keep your stomach, liver and intes-
tines clean and fresh.
Qf your Stomach is sour and full Of
gas, - your food doesn't digest. and
your meals don't seem to fit, why not
get a 50-cent case from your druggist
and make life worth living, Absolute
relief from Stomach misery and per-
feet digestion of anything You eat is
sure to follow five minutes after, and,
besides, one So cent case is sufficient
to cure a whole family of such trouble.
Surely, a harmless, inexpensive prep
sration like Pape's Diapepsin, which
will always, either at daytime or dur
ing night, relieve your stomach misery
and digest your meals, is about as
handy and valuable q thing as you
could have in the house. **$
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05
Poll axes Must
Be Paid At Once.

The Journal hopes that throughout the state the
voters paid their poll taxes done in Escambia
county yesterday. They have begun realize how
rous the situation has become and that they cannot af
ford be disqualified when there is much stake.
Let the good work proceed. Florida needs to poll
record vote in the primaries and will do provided
enough brought to bear upon the voters to
make them attend paying their poll taxes before it is
too late.
With the primary two months off the average man
forgets that the poll must be paid by next Saturday
March g. and the rush of business both in the city and
country makes many forget this must be attended to
now.
Urge your neghbors to pay their poll taxes if you
have already paid yours If you have not already at
tended the important duty yourself, do SO the first
thing today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05
Would Change
Order of Things.

The question of whether all citizens
shall be permitted to carry weapons on
their persons is pressing for solution.
If such was the habit there would be
a great reduction in crimes of robbery
with violence. If every footpad and
holdup knew that his proposed victim
was most probably armed with an eff
fective weapon the number of attacks
would be greatly reduced. The only
effect of the law against carrying con-
cealed weapons is to put the law abid-
ing citizen at the mercy Of the thug
Tampa Times.
Many others have taken the same
view of the pistol toting question as
expressed by the Tampa Times. But
is 1t worth considering? We hardly
think SO, for with permission to carry
firearms how many upright men
would avail themselves of the privi-
lege?
1t would give permission to hundreds
of worthless characters to carry fire.
arms or knives who now are afraid 10
do so, even if many of them do go
armed in defiance Of the law and with
the full knowledge of the officers The
Times argues that fewer hold-ups
would occur II the criminals suspected
the victims were armed, but 1t does
not seem to realize that an attack is
never made in the open and that A
weapon is worse than useless when a
man is looking down the barrel of one
or more guns.
No, the Times is wrong. To do as
he would have us do would carry Us
backward half century, and there is
hardly an evil worse than the ever
ready pistol. especially so when In the
hands of the young and the rougher
elements.
What is needed most is men for Of
f1cers Of the law. When the cities Of
the country secure competent police
officers and the people of the count IS
elect men for sheriffs who will enforce
the laws which need enforcing there
will be no occasion for law abiding
citizens to walk around like veritable
arsenals. The undesirable class Of
citizens could be disarmed if the Of
ficers so desired.
Pistol toting is becoming extinct
Only few years ago it was a COM
mon occurrence to find men, and re-
spectacle nine, too, who carried with
them pistols at all times, but that time
has past. 1t is absurd to think OF
letting down the bars at this late day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05
One ATTACK
FOLLOWS ANOTHER
Has That Been Your Experiences TAX
ing CalomeI for Constipation?
Try Dodson's Liver Tone
Next Time.

Many people take calonel to cure
constipation and it does cure it for
sone day, but two or three days later
they are sieker than ever. That is one
of the after effects of calomel
This is the reason why D'Alemberte's
Pharmacy will not guarantee calomel
to be harmless. But we do guarantee
Dodson's Liver Tone to be a perfect
substitute for calonel. Dodson's Liv-
er-Tone will cure constipation and
bilious attacks and keep them cured,
by stimulating and toning up the liver
to do its best work. 1t is a vegetable
liquid with a pleasant taste and is
harmless to children as We'll as grown
people. 1t livens up the liver by nat
ural methods, does not act so strongly
as to weaken the body, but is safe and
sure just the same. You can buy a
bottle today from D'Alemberte's Phar-
macy with the assurance or your
money back If it fails in your case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05
COUNTY BOARD
MEETS TONIGHT
FIRST REGULAR MEETING FOR
MONTH OF MARCH WILL BE
HELD IN OFFICE OF CLERK OF
CIRCUIT COURT TONIGHT AT
7:3o O'CLOCK.

For the purpose Of disposing Of the
regular business on the calendar and
considering any other matters which
may be brought to the attention of the
body, the first regular meeting of the
board of county commissioners for the
month of March will be held tonight
at 1880 in the office of the clerk of the
circuit court.
1t is thought that this will be the
quietest meeting of the board held in
some time, as the Jail matter is about
disposed of until the matter is brought
up in the courts, and nothing unusual
is anticipated at the meeting. How
ever, there is a considerable amount of
routine business to be disposed of,
consisting of reports to be received,
communications to be read and notary
bonds to be approved.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

And IL he condemns others for not OBJ
serving the day, what excuse has he
to offer for violating it's sanctity?
We want our friends from all over
the world to come southland particu-
larry to Pensacola-to help us enjoy
the beauty and warmth and health and
comfort of this land of enchantment.
We do not care what their politics or
religion or nationality may be. They
will always find a cordial welcome
here.
But a person who can find nothing
better to say Of the south than a
criticism Of her social, political, or re-
ligious customs should seek out more
congenial environment. He would
probably not be able to find 1t, but we
at least would be spared the deep hu-
initiation of having to cringe and hum
BILE ourselves in his superior presence
every time we meet him.
What does the governor Of Ohio
A. -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05
JUST FOR FUN.
One Less 70 Feed.

One Less 70 Feed.
A c. Dinkey of Chicago, at the tenth
annual meeting Of the Carnegie Veteran
Association at Mr.. Carnegie's residence
in New York, said to reporter apropos
of an Unjust law, according to the New
York Times:
.'Such a law as that drains the life
blood out OF business. Removed, ii would
put business in the position Of Mrs. CAL
houn Clay.
How can a Tasherwonan like her
AFFORD to dress so well. She didn't used
to-
other lady explained, but you see, her
husband has left her"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05
How's This?

we oner one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot he
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure, =.
CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known r
J. Cheney for the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable In All
business transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligations made BY his
firTn.
wALDING. KTryNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 7Sc per bottle Sold BY
all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for ccnstipa-
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

Many cases of
typho old fever,
appendicitis a nd
other severe dis
eases are trace
able to prolonged
clogging of the
bowels. Regard
TIL c effects of
constipation, c.
z. Ayers, 6 Sabin
ST., Montpelier,
VT, says:
II was afflicted
with constipation
as F1r
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05
CARRIERS.
Special to The journal.

special TO Ine journal.
Carriers, March 4--The farmers
institute at Camp Walton was a sue
cess FROG. every viewpoint in spite of
the high wind ssS almost constant
downpadr of rain. Jae inclement
weather prevented the spSaA ere. NJ.
Spencer and Mr.. McQuarrie, from ar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

A Florida man has invented a sort
or padded trunk that may be utilized
as bed in case of emergency. You
may always depend on a FToridian to
strain a point to secure comfortable
sleeping quarters.-Montgom Ad-
yertiser
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

Knockers cannot account for two
people being on the streets of Pensa :
cola now where one appeared last year,
nor why the substantial improvements
continue to build
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

A scientist AYERS that love is a
mathematical thing and can be deter
mined by algebra. 1t certainly is an
unknown quantity.-Charlesto News
and Courier. Oh, is it? 1t may be an
unknown quality in Charleston, but
not so In Pensacola where love dwells
in the heart of everyone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

One of the weeklies Of Florida, IN
referring to the associate editor of the
Tampa Tribune. changed the L" to a
I'd" and called him Dambright, which
wasn't altogether wrong, after all.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

The Suwannee Democrat says the
Lord is with us and the Democrats are
sure to win this time. We believe it,
too, but whatever possessed the Lord
to get with the Republicans at all is
more than we can figure out.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

Lambright says a woman squeezes
herself TO be in fashion and Editor
Hetherington lows the Tampa editor
ought to volunteer to do the job. Hang
the fashion-who thinks about fashion,
anyway, when he wants to squeeze his
girl.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

a human sponge has been found in
st. Louis. Have several in Pensacola
who manage to absorb a foot-tub full
of Ticker in a day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

woodrow Wilson was known as
Tommie in his boyhood days in Geor-
sia, but he has outgrown the name
ana is making noise like real pres
ident
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

When the Democrats win in Novem-
Der the Republican candidate who lost
out in the convention will hastily tele-
graph Il told you So to the Repub-
lican standard bearer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

The Tampa Tribune correctly says
"of the building of new hotels in Pen
sacola, there is no end
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

Now, how about a homeless fish 2
asks the Columbia State. Have back
homeless suckers holding Office in somt
sections.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

Fl. G. Sparkman, editor Of the Lake
City Index, wants to be one of tho
presidential electors, and his desire
will most likely to gratified for he IS
good man. Editors in Florida have
developed a fondness this year for
honorary positions and the chances are
that the people win, in many cases,
honor them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

Can't blame Hobson from being Il
bit Moody over the political situation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

From this distance it would appear
that Burr has lassoed Frank Clark S
goat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

'Shad supply is limited" says a
headline. Pensacola has no complaint
to make, but we couldn't spare Fred
Schad just as the baseball season is
preparing to open.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

Kentucky children are to be taught
how to drink water. but it's only an
indication of how times change in d
generation or two.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

When it comes to the sensibilities OF
the thing, we'd have no hesitancy in
putting Champ Clark's dawg song
against Dixie or Yankee Doodle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-05

Representative Hay probably doesn't
go among his rural constituents dur
ing the harvesting season.