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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
Daddy and His Two Little Boys.
A True Story.
By MYRoN A. WATERMAN,

BY MYRON A. WATERMAN
There was big "wet'' and dry" bat
tie being fought in one OF the large towns
of Indiana. Some of the business men
OF the city we're wet" and among them
was very prominent ex-state official, a
big, liberal, good-natured, Jolly man, and
manager of a large factory He was
friendly to the saloons and gave money
and much time to the campaign in their
interests.
This man had fine home. lovely
wife and two bright, innocent, chubby
boys. The Daddy of these little fellows
came home one evening after working
for the saloons all day, and while waiting
for dinner he seated himself in a big
|seasy-chair with his "wet'' evening paper.
His two little boys came to him and
crawled up under the paper and seated
themselves in his lap, one on each knee.
AS Daddy read the paper the little boys
busted themselves spelling out the words
in the big headlines; "WET;" "DRY;"
"SALOONS;" PROHIBITION HURTS
BUSINESS" and SO forth. Finally one of
the little fellows said Daddy, how
are going to vote, wet or dry ?" Dad
dy hesitated noment-his face flushed
and as he dropped his paper he replied :;
"Son, how do you think ought to voter"
The little fellow said: well, we been
a talkin' it over with Mama, and she
says at she thinks you ought to vote
dry for US boys"
After dinner that night Daddy went
down town to a "DRY" meeting, and
after relating his conversation with his
little boy said Gentlemen, | have
ceased to be a friend and supporter of the
saloons. I am your enemy no longer. /
stand before you tonight the 'dryest' man
in this country, and from now on, God
helping me, propose to work and vote
until the Liquor Traffic is driven off the
face of the earth, in the interest of my
little boys and their mother" When
Daddy finished talking there were tears
glistening in his eyes, and big strong men
sobbed and cried for JOY.
And this Is the way Daddy marked his ballot.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
Validating.

"Hon." Cyrus W. Davis. who was re-
pudiated by the voters of Maine at the
recent elections in that state because OF
bis treachery to Prohibition, made a
bunch OF speeches in West Virginia in
behalf of the saloon. Davis got even
with his constituents by undertaking his
own people in good shape. He told
every scandal that he conld thinks of on
his neighbors. Now comes H. N. Prin-
gle, President of the Civic League of
Maine, telling us that Davis is bank
wrecker who ruined some of his trusting
friends, and that he is ''a promoter of
wild cat mining stock Now, Davis is
wild eating on Prohibition.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
Questions and Answers

Question. Does it require a majority
or two-thirds vote to ratifv an amend
ment to the constitution?
Answer. 1t requires but mere major
ity of qualified voters, voting on the
question at the polls to ratify an amend
ment to the constitution
Question. Can members of any polit-
ical party vote their party ticket and vote
for the ratification of the prohibition
amendment?
Answer. Yes The prohibition amend
ment is not the measure of any political
party. Every voter can vote the ticket
of his choice and also vote for the amend
ment.
Question. Is the prohibition amend
ment directed against the man who
drinks intoxicating liquor?
Answer No; it is solely aga inst the
manufacture and sale of intoxicating liq-
uor for bever age purposes
Question. If the Amendment is rat
fled how long will the brewers and dis
tillers have to close up their business?
Answer. They will have 20 months.
In this time they can transform their
plants into ice plants, cold storage plants,
denafured alcohol plants No one can
saw that ample provision has not been
made for every man to get his money out
of the business
Proposed Prohibition Amendment.
On and after the first day of July, one
thousand nine hundred and fourteen, the
manufacture, sale and keeping for sale, of
malt, vinous or spurious liquors, wine,
porter, ale, beer or any intoxicating
drink, mixture or preparation of like
nature, except as hereinafter provided,
are hereby prohibited in this state; pro-
vided, however, that the manufacture
and sale and keeping for sale Of such liq-
uors for medicinal, pharmaceutical, me-
chanical, sacramental scientific purposes,
and the manufacture and sale of denatur-
ed alcohol for industrial purposes may be
permitted under such regulations as the
legislature may prescribe. The legisla-
ture shall, without delay, enact such
laws, with regulations, conditions, secur-
tiles and penalties as may be necessary to
carry into effect the provisions of this
section.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
BE- 0. Handling Largest Traffic in History

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad as usual
is the first of the Eastern trunk lines to
publish its operations for the month of
September and the first quarter of the
first fiscal year The system is handling
the greatest volume Of traffic in its his
tory. Its total revenues for July, August
and September, foot up S25, 797, 527
against 1923, 800, 972 for the corresponding
period of 1911, an increase Of 81 1906, sos,
or about q per cent. Increased outlay
for maintenance of way and structure and
equipment, and heavy expenditures in
cident to the disastrous storms that Viz
tied the mountain section during July
and August more than offset the enIarg-
ment of of gross receipts, however, and
there was decrease of $12, 293 IN net for
the quarter. The item of ''cost of trans
portation' alone totaled 1888, 046, an
increase of 1888, 800 This is due in large
part to the additional expense of detour-
ing traffic around Sand Patch and the
necessity of transporting all business over
twentY-nine miles of the track of the
Western Maryland Company. The rein
vestment for maintenance account was
50. 10 per cent. OF total revenues, against
30.6S per cent. for the corresponding
three months of 1911, and about 2 per
cent. above the average OF the entire
fiscal year l9ll-12 The figures for the
quarter foreshadow a business OF about
S100,O00,000 for the full fiscal year, or
100000 over the record year 19ll-12
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
THE GAME OF LIFE

The game of life
Is game of strife
Where the weak and the timid drop;
Where the brave and strong
Pull right along
And some day reach the top.
Life yields no snap,
To any chap,
No rosy road to treasure,
For lazy lout
To find route
That may be trod at leisure.
For one and ALL
The great, the small.
Life holds prize, but, durn it,
Beyond our reach,
And says to each,
"Now, go to work and earn it,"
The game OF life
With troubles rife,
But Joy shines in between it.
Through it's creeping
'Tis foolish weeping
When we at last have seen it.
Ard pretty oft
1t seems quite soft
For those we zee about US,
While we regard
1t pretty hard,
Fate teems disposed to rout US,
But just you grin,
Keep cheer within,
When trouble comes, why, spurn it,
Lies prize is ours,
Within our powers,
But we have got tc earn it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
Dead Men to Vote.

There is a concerted effort being made
to steal the election in behalf of the
saloon in certain districts. In Mingo and
Mcdowell counties, dead men. men not
in existance. men who have been away
for four years, and all sorts of fake names
are found on the registration lists At
tempts are being made to purify to rolls,
but these same attempts are being vigor-
ously opposed by the agents OF the United
States Brewers Association.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
Industrial Output Increasing

Industrial output continues to expand
and profits in many lines notably steel,
cotton goods and coal are more generous
than they have been for several years.
Labor is we'll employed, wages are high
err, but the high cost OF the necessaries OF
life continues to make big inroads into
income OF all classes. Rates Ct money
hold firm at recent top levels, but despite
this fact demand for bonds is broadening
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1912.
The lnfideI.

G. A. Windle, the Chicago intidel Or.
ator is touring West Virginia in behalf OF
the saloons, under direction OF the United
States Brewers Association. Windle is
the editor of Branns IcoDoelast, the no
torious sheet that was driven out OF Texas
foi its blaspbemous utterances, and its
former editor was killed for indecent lef
erences to respectable women. He is
Representative of the saloons and dives.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31

An English judge says that in 300 years
majority Of the people Of the world will
be insane Under the stimulating infu.
ence of present day political conditions
in the United States many of them won't
need to wait that long. Bee Hive.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-31
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Republican Nominee for Assessor.

Boyles s thoroughly competent He
and has
himself friend the
md
people to
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Entered as second class matter June IL,
1912 at the Post Office at BeIington, W
Va. under the Act OF March 3, 1879.
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Harvest Week P|eases Farmers

So going have Farmers Week and Chidrens Day
at store this fall We going to give Prizes to the
farmers and citizens of our town.
Who will bring peck of the best wheat,
potatoes apples the largest pumpkin store and leave
exhibition week? There will only be prize given
each variety and that shall be awarded Chidrens Day
by three competent Judges and when the list Of prize winners
are read, vouchers will be given for the prizes.
Mothers and fathers don't forget to patronize the Broad
water Mercantile Co., only customers of will feel free
to enter in the Every child that store
that day will receive present and father mother shall
ceive souvenir
But all need clothes and stock Of fall goods the
largest and best have had for you select from.
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Friends. tell am not thinking my
not thinking of life believe Progressive movement
a absorbed in the of the movement"
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Gin a Milwaukee shot)
The evening world., 1912-04-12
IF YOUR CHILD
NEEDS APHYS|C
IF Cross, Feverish, Tongue
Coated, Give Syrup Of
Figs" to Clean the
Stomach, Liver and
Bowels.

Look at the tongue, Mother! II
coated. il is q sure sign that your little
ones insidcs. the stomach, liver and
50 feet Of bowels are cloggcd up with
putreiying waste matter and need .
gentle. thorough cleansing ct once.
When your child 10 ~listless, dropping,
pale, doesn't sleep Aoundly or eat heartily.
or Is cross, irritable, feverish. stomach
sour. breath bad; has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea. sore throat, or Is full Of cold,
give q tesspoonful Of Syrup Of Figs. and
in q few hours ell the foul, constipated
waste. undigested food and sour bile will
gently move on and out Of It's little
bowels without nausea. gripping or weak
ness. and you surely will have q we'll.
happy and smiling child again shortly.
With Syrup Of Figs you are not drug
ging your children. being composed en-
tircly Of luscious figs. SIENNA and aro-
MATES it cannot be harmful. besides they
dearly love its delicious taste.
Mothers should always keep Syrup
Of Figs handy. II is the only stomach.
liver and bowel cleanser and regulator
needed. A little given to-day will save
q sick child tomorrow.
Full directions for children Of all ages
and for grown-ups plainly printed on the
package.
Ask your druggist for the full name.
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of Scnna."
prepared by the California Fig Syrup
Co. This is the delicious tasting, genu-
inc old reliable. Refuse anything else
offered.
The evening world., 1912-04-12
EI[AW CLERK
HELD IN $1,000
A AS HOTEL BEAT
Magistrate Krotel First Fixes
LAindorf's Bail at $500,
Then Doubles It.

~ Leindorf was held In $1,000 hall
eo-dhy In Yorkvillc Police Court,
charged with d~cfraud.ng the Park Ave
~ Hotel out OF a Hill amounting TO
ELS. Charles j. Campbell OF No. 3B
Broadway. counse, for the Hotel Mems
Association. said In court that Leindorf
had passed bad checks on the Hotel
Brsolin and the Hotel Premier at Sew
enty>seoond street and Lexington i've
nue.. and he expects that the news Of
Ls1ndorf's arrest will bring out a great
nnaay other oomplainants.
IN TIE police court leindorf refused to
saSwsr to questions which would es-
tabahA his real identity. The police
hoW0 looked him up and say his STEP
father. a man NAMED wolnsky. lives in
u Marks place and he has a wife
from whom he 10 separated living ct
No. no East Eighty-sixth street with
ne w1fe's parents.
AZ various hotels where he has
stopped. Leindorf has posed as a lawyer
with an office at No. ITO Broadway.
TAo police say he is not q lawyer. but
has been a law clerk and Is familiar
with legal forms and procedure.
He conducted his W case In the
police u to-day. First he asked for
IN Immediate examination and insisted
upon this right. The hotel people had
TO do a lot Of hustling to get their wit
as0sa. but they were ready at II o'clock.
Than Leindorf asked for al adjourn
meat on the ground hat he hadn't eaten
sines yesterday. when he was arrested.
Magistrate Krotel ruled that the exami-
nation should proceed.
A. soon as the taking OF testimony
began. Lc' iors waived examination
Magistrate Krotei hriI fixed bail at $500.
The evening world., 1912-04-12
special at SOS
1850 to $500

g Just as older men have been educated to look for
young man has dc .loped a corresponding appreciy.
alton for the details OF tailoring. He has also found that,
the style OF a Saks garment is not an accident confined
to a singh model, but I'll attribute Of any and every ,
garment labelled Saks. Take our new Sprins medek,
for instance. Whether it be a conservative model.
or a radical model such as only a young man will wear
each possesses that individual note in its tailoring aaas
lines which is not 50 much the product Of fashiSd'
as it is the work Of those who designed, cut and tailored
the garment through its many STAGES. And this
applies to all Saks clothes for young men, REGARDLESS Of
price. Whether you pay 1850 or $500, or any rrice
between, you may rely upon Getting a garment which
is superior to any other on the score Of style, and there
fore equally superior as a value. Filth A..
The evening world., 1912-04-12
Women's Kid Gloves at ST
rawr,lsr1v q Sn =, /.
regularly $3.50.

one Of the big glove values Of the season. % ,a
9 We are pleased to announce a special sale tomorrow
OF pique sewn kid gloves at one dollar per pair. They
somewhat overstocked and gave US the first option on a
quantity OF these gloves at a liberal concession in price.
q The pique sewn kid glove is the proper thing orpreseat
wear, being just the right weight between the heavy
gloves are made Of a fine quality Of kid, soft, pliable and.
durable, with one or two clasps. They will five splen.
did service and are ideal for tailored wear. You mays
have them in all white, with self embroidered backs, ot
in black, with the backs embroidered in white. But
whichever you choose, you cannot 80 wrong on the valae.b
The evening world., 1912-04-12
New Spring Millinery
for Misses, Girls and Children

/? The pink-tea girl, the school girl, the sweet young
thing who mods over her primer in the kindergarten
class, all are given especial consideration in our pretty
displays Of Spring millinery on the Second Floor. There
are dress hats and tailored hats, in ~innumerable shapes
and colorinss, with a prevalence Of velvets, feathers
and laces in trimmings. $50 to 1880
Girls School Hats, in attractive models, 2.95 to $50
Children's Milan Straw Hats, Jack Tars and Tyrolean
models. 3 to 8 years. Saturday special at 2.95
The evening world., 1912-04-12
The Saks Hair Goods Shop
fulfils all that could be asked Of it

every, very briefly, the Saks Hair Goods Shop offers
you natural light, ample assortments, attractive and
authoritative styles, the advice Of expert attendants,
and prices which are as low as we can possibly make them
without interfering with the quality Of the merchandise.
But this is not all. The department also affords you
the privacy Of a boudoir, which is one OF the most
desirable features Of any hair goods shop. Pompadours,
switches, Psyches and all accessories. 2.95 to 1895
The evening world., 1912-04-12

Women's Mistral Wolfe Coats
value $500. . special at $500
Getaway effect, buttoninS to side with larsc
buttons. Lined throughout with peau dc cySne
in various shades. Round or long collars.
Women's Street Coats
value $500. special at $500
Made Of black and navy serScs and whipcords.
Semi-fittinS or straight back models. LARGE
and small collar and long rcvers. Lined entire.
The evening world., 1912-04-12
New Spring Waists
for Women and Misses

three remarkable values for quick selling tomorrow
g Blouses are more subject to change, in designs and
colorng, than any other portion of women's outer ap-
must at all times seek the quickest possible distribution
for its merchandise or it may become antiquated in a
week. Instead Of sacrificing prices as a matter Of &C.
casional expediency, however, we have adopted low
prices as a policy. That is why our prices for the
newest blouses are consistently a little lower than else
where, and often considerably lower, as in this par
ticular sale tomorrow. Third floor
Women's & Misses Chiffon Waists, made Of coloredl
chiffon, in combination with white chiffon and shadowlace. .95
Value 800 Saturday, special at)
Women's & Misses Silk Washable Shirts, in dainty
striped effects, a: we'll as plain white. Strictly tailored, 800
French collar and cuffs. Value 500 Saturday, special at)
Womep's & Misses Madras & Dimity Shirts, in cords,)
checks and fancy wcavcs. Made in mannish effects, and AZ 100
very excellent value. Vaule 400 Saturday, special att
The evening world., 1912-04-12
Infants Apparel
special values for tomorrow

- n,
q These coats are for children Of two to six years.
They are made on smart lines, beautifully tailored and
finished, and the prices are perilously near original cost.
Children's Two-Tone Taffeta Coats, in a
Norfolk model, with lingerie collar and cuffs. e. o.
Value 1000. Saturday, special at y,
Children's Serge Coats, made with messaline
collar and cuffs, and pearl button trimmings. i3.5O
Value 500. Saturday, special at Il
Sale of Silk Petticoats ~
for Misses & Small Women y
These silk petticoats are made Of ~taffeta, messaline and
silk Jersey. Very specially priced for tomorrow at. q
200, 2.98, 3.95 and 4.95.
The evening world., 1912-04-12
Saks Cold Storage Service best and safest

g You do moi nut your money in III bank without knowing somNhhna abput
the bank. Don't put our fus in storage without knowing sonnshins about 10
storage FAULTS Better use the bsstw while you are about it, The SAX Cd Stors
.s Vault; are the latest to I. :rsend. and. thcr.fo., the most noden nd
pressed SIR method. Without extra. eh.rss 70 you. Repair. at specially low rates
responsibility for your frs against the moth, the flame and the Second Story Man.
The evening world., 1912-04-12

Women's Short Goats
value 1850. . special at 7.95
Short coats to be worn over any kind Of dress.
Made Empire effect, cutaway or shirred at waist
In plain and ~chanGeable ~taffetas.
Women's Satin Coats
value $3.50. l.. . special at $3.50
Street and evening wear. Straight line back.
Buttons to side. Lined throughout. Larye COL
lar and long revers. Large handmade frogs.
The evening world., 1912-04-12
1.-THE Throwcoat"
the latest black satin wraps for Women,
value Is. OO"....... Saturday special at 1850

The Throwcoat" 10 q full length model, with cutaway front and loose back. 1t 10
and hast the oldfashioned Dohnan sleeves. The large pointed revsrs,f faced
to match the lining, meet At the waist and are there to be tied na single oop there
faNingb howt the knee, each point finished with large silk tsssel. Lined with
pesud de cysne in gold, gresn,c Copenhagen blue. r". maize. black and white.
Fourth floor.
The evening world., 1912-04-12
IFS Misses Tailored Suits
special for Saturday .tZ1.OO

This limited quantity Of smart tailored suits includes plain and fancy tailored
models, made Of whipcord, mems yea serge, diagonal weaves, and fancy suit
ins. Coat is handsomely lined throughout with peau de cy&ne. Ia to 10 years
The evening world., 1912-04-12
Girls Dresses
Boys and Youths Shoes Young Mems Spring Clothes

q To make room for an incoming shipment which
threatens to crowd US for space, we have taken from
stock the balance Of our 800 and $50 shoes and liber.
ally reduced them in order to effect rapid selling. They
are excellent values, and the workmanship in these
shoes is Of that quality which will stand up indefinitely
under hard usage. feathers and models are as follows:
Butcher and straight lace models, in tan Russia calf,
pant leather and gun metal calf; button models, in
patent leather and gun metal calf only.
Sizes II to o.. regularly 800. =. reduced to 2.45
Sizes l to g.. regularly $50. =. reduced to 2.S5
The evening world., 1912-04-12
nut when informed that there would
probably be other complaints against
the prisoner. doubled the baii.

A Common Experience.
From the Baiumees Ane4esn.J
II had a dreadful experience yestsr-
day which simply made me lose my
nerve"
Dear me. Where was thisr"
"At my dentist's." &
The evening world., 1912-04-12
Women's Flower.Trimmed Hats
1880, $500, 1880 to $500

y They are wearing flower hats in Paris now, and a num-
Der Of the prettiest models have been sent all the way
over here to US for purposes Of reproduction. No re-
s~triction as to the size Of nat you shall wear, large,
medium or small. An understandable variety Of foliage
and flower trimmings, with pompadour chiffon cloth
employed In most OF the hats as an effective accessory.
Mostly copies Of the foreign models referred to, though
there are many clever and original creations Of our own.
All priced very reasonably, and the selection is ample
enough to satisfy every woman's requirements.
The evening world., 1912-04-12
Girls Coats
special at SOS, 7.9S and 9.75

SPeCiaA ~ O'S0S S.SO auo S'SV
Norfolk and plain tailored models, made Of whip.
cord and all-wool serge, In navy and white. and
fancy mixtures. Some have contrasting collars
Of serge or bensaline, others have LINGERIE collar
and cuffs. Sizes 8 to Ia years.
Girls Dresses. ....... value 7.9s
Ten attractive models, made Of pure linen. impo
tissue, in one or two piece Russian, MILDLY and
named 1.-THE ~SunnySirl." White and q large asso