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Evening journal., 1912-05-29
Letter to
DIR. Kilmer g. Co.
RinghamtOn. n. Y.

Prove What swamp Root WIN Do For
You.
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle IL Will
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive a booklet of valuable informa-
ton. telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention the Wilmington EVENING
JOURNAL. Regular fifty cent and
one dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.
Evening journal., 1912-05-29
nIn SmrnFS RAKE.

The old swedes Branch Of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary will hold bake on
Saturday Contributions may be lett
at Mrs. Heals No 41a p. Tenth street,
or sent to No. s14 King street.
Evening journal., 1912-05-29
cARns FnR RARY

Master Jesse Logan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Logan. No. SIS Lombard street
was given a postal card shower on his
first birthday anniversary on Monday
He received many cards.
Evening journal., 1912-05-29
PROPERTY SALES

The Security Trust and Safe Depos-,
IL Company, as executor of Dora Tolli-'
YER. yesterday offered at public sale
the house No. 922 Wilson street It
was purchased by Samuel Tolliver for
500.
Evening journal., 1912-05-29
NA RHNDC
IVU HzUNE
DANDRUFP
FALLING HAIR.
SCALP ITCH

Men and women-do you want
splendid head Of luxuriant hair free
from scalp itch and dandruff?
Do you want hair so bewitchinelv
radiant that it compels the admira-
tion Of all who see it?
Do you want a scalp as immacu-
lately clean and bright as a newly
rniptod cofn >
Evening journal., 1912-05-29
,Tp FARIFy MPROYFS.

The condition Of John J. Farley
president of the Brownson LIBRARY
Association. who is az the Delaware
Hospital. suffering with gastric ui-
GERS Is somewhat improved.
Evening journal., 1912-05-29
ON pnAn "TRIP

Members Of the Levy Court yester-
day went on an inspection OF the
Philadelphia turnpike now being built
by the Horrigan Contracting Com
Evening journal., 1912-05-29

Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell OF
'The Poems that Fascinated a Youns
Printer"
Evening journal., 1912-05-29
iheEvening / Journal
FoUEDED Isss.

TERMS OF sUBsCRIPT1ok.
Sy man, postage prepaid e8oc 2b cent? nonths
iesyapie in advance By carrier. six cents week
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
PREMIUM LIST
For Mead0wdlIe Agriculture Fair, Oct. II.

GRAM DEPARTMENT..
Best gallon wheat, 25.
Best gallon oats, rs.
Best gallon buckwheat, 25.
Best gallon rye, %.
1st End
Best doz ears yellow corn, 25 Is.
Best doz. cara white corn. Is Is.
Best doz ears pop corn. rs Is.
Best doz ears sweet corn, 25 Is.
Best doz stalks and ears, %.
VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT.
Best peck potatoer. late, rs Is.
Best peck potatoes, early. % Is.
Best peck potatoes. sweet, rs Is.
Largest head cabbage, 20 Is.
Largest pumpkin, 20 Is.
Best gallon turnips, 20 Is.
Best gourd. Is 10.
Best dozen onions, rs
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
ST. GLASSCOCK
GIVES FIGURES
Prominent Member of Monon-
gala County Bar TakesIS
Facts from the RecordsE !.
BAD SAOWING IN WET CITIES
Proves That saloon Business Is Gold
Brick For Towns That Allow Il to
Exlst--saloon ls NOT Bust
ness but Parasite.
10y s. r. oiasscook.l

Ii has been demonstrated many
times that the saloon is not business,
bat parasite on business: that when
the inventory Is taken at the end Of
the year It Is found not TO be a busi-
ness. but gold brick.
Morgantown is dry" city In
september. 1914. her bonded debt was
slS7 $4,000. and her total assessed
yau.ation for that year was $lS,3s4..
0s3.00. and her total tax rate was $3.50
rer $1,000.
Fairr0ont is o wet" city. and on
April 20. 1919, her bonded debt was
$32S, 900, and her assessed valuation
IN 1911 was $4,000, 10000. and her
total tax rate per $1,000 was $500.
Clarksburg Is wet" city. In 1911
her bonded debt was sSl0.00000. and
her assessed valuation for that year
was sfa.905, 655.Oo. her tax rate for
municipal affairs was $4.40 per $1,000.
but 40 not have her school tax which
was probably not less than S4.0o per
s.. 900. which would make total tax
rate OF ss.40 per $1,000
Huntington is q wet" city, and on
July !. 1911. her bonded debt was
$sl9, 900 90 and floating debt S2S.74l.00,
and her assessed valuation In 1910.
was s27.15s. 242.00. and her total tar
rate was $i250 per $1,000
Farkersburg is a wet" city On
September /, 1910. her total debt was
S545, 10000. and for that year her as
sessed valuation was $4,000. 200,
and her total tax rate for 1910 was
$1,000 per $1,000.
Charleston Is wet" city. On Au-
gust ii. 1871. her bonded debt was
1885, 900, and for that year her as
sessed valuation was $29.056. 02S 90,
and her total tax rate per $1,000 was
si0l5
II will BIO observed from these statis-
tics that on the same assessed valua.
ton the bonded indebtedness Of the
wet" cities OF this state 10 more than
| double that OF ''dry~ city, and the
rate OF tax on the same assessed
valuation for municipal purposes ie
more in the wet" than In the dry
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
A Log on the Track

OF the fast express means serious trouble
ahead if not removed, so does loss OF ap-
petite. 1t means lack of vitality, loss of
strength and nerve weakness. If appe-
tite fails. take Electric Bitters quickly to
overcome the cause by toning up the
stomach and curing the indigestion.
Michael Hessheimer, Of Lincoln, Neb.,
had been sick over three years, but six
bottles of Electric Bitters put him right
On his feet again They have helped
thousands. They give pure blood, strong
nerves, good digestion. Only 80 cents at
Grant Graham's Drug Store.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
FARMERS INSTITUTE AND FAIR.
At MsadoNvilIs, Oct. II and IL, 1912.

AL those interested in agriculture now
have an opportunity to attend great
meeting to be held at Meadowville, Oct.
18th and 18th 1912.
The instructors will be John Begg OF
Ohio, and H. S. yandervort OF Morgsn-
town, W. Va.
Mr.. Begg will discuss topics If inter
est to the general farmer, and Mr. VAN
dervort will discuss Fruit Growing IN its
various phases.
These gentlemen are first class instruc-
tors, and treat is assured those who at
tend.
this section should arrange TO attend
these meetings.
A splendid program has been ar
ranged for Friday evening, Oct. 18th at
1880, consisting Of music, recitations etc.
and Mr. Begg will deliver one Of his fam
GUS lectures.
The Meadowville Agricultural Fair
will be held in connection with the In
Stltute, on Saturday. Oct. 18th.
Every farmer is invited TO come and
bring some OF their products
Liberal premiums awarded on exhih-
it's
Let every progressive farmer make il
point to be present each day. Make
this grand red letter day for agricul-
ture in Barbour county.
Come out; get acquainted; tell your ex-
perience, and receive free information
along scientific lines.
Further particulars may be had by adj
dressing
w. S. LANG, Pres.
M. w. MooRE, Sec.
Montrose 4. +. D. No. 1.
Subscribe For THE Pro
GRESsIvE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
His Stomach Troubles Over.

Mr.. Dyspeptic, woule you not like to
feel that your stomach troubles were over.
that Won could eat any kind Of food you
desired without injury That may seem
60 unlikely TO YOU that you do not even
hope for an ending Of your trouble, but
permit as 70 assure Won that it is not al
together impossible II others can he
cured permanently, and thousands have
qeen, why not you? John r Barker, Of
Battle Creek, Mich, is one Of them. He
savs, i was troubled with heartburn,
indigestion, and liver complaint until
used Cham berlain's Tablets then my
trouble was over" Sold by Grant Gra-
ham, Druggist
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY.
Rules FOR smoksrs

German nerve specialists at q
recent conference laid down Ger
tain rules far tho guidance o.
smokers who would escape me
evil effects which they attribute
to the use OF tobacco
In the first place they say the
smoke should BE- expelled from
tho mouth immediately 50 % 90
allow the Nicotine no cirne 20 %
absorbed BY the mucous menu
brane 30 any Der1ous extenfs Sc
ond. cigar and c1gnrefta hoadera
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
MORAL suAsioN FAILURE: LEGAL
suAsloN SUCCESS.

III God did net restrict your nber-
ties. why do you allow men TO do So"
says the pamphlet Is Moral Euasion
Failureg gotten out by the MQuor
organization at Wheeling The Bible
Is full Of prohibitions. mostly prohibit
Ing crimes. indecencies. lasclvious-
ness. drunkenness. lying. stealing. kill
Ing all OF which things are chiefly
the direct product Of the licensed sa-
looms. The people OF West Virginia
have got enough OF this
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
POTATO CONTEST
Is Now Becoming Interesting The Tine is
Extended

Owing to the lateness OF the season. and
the fact that very few potatoes are dug
we have irclded to extend the time Of
closing the Potato Contest until Novem-
Der End, 1912, at s O'Clock p. m
Any one wishing to enter has chance
Of getting The BeIington Progressive free
for one year.
A few potatoes have already been en-
tered. Two or three of the districts havn' t
any IN yet, but we understand more are
coming Get husy. Get in the game
Bring the largest and best potato you can
find
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY.
childrenss EMeeiaInt.

Children should not be allowed
to read M dusk or by freight.
Care SHOULD be taken. too. that
the books they read are well
printed in type clear and rea-
sonably large They should be
cautioned not to have a light so
near the eyes that the heat and
glare VIII injure them n there
is any sign OF defective vision
consult the best oculist available
at the earliest possible oppor
ttrnity.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

Premiums also given on celery, pars-
nips, beets, hanovers, peppers, etc
CULINARY DEPARTMENT.
Best glass jelly. Is.
Best jar preserves, %.
Best pound butter, 1920.
FRUIT DEPARTMENT.
Best peck winter arples, so, 30, 20, 10.
Best peck fall apples, so, 80, 20, 10.
Best peck pears, rs.
Best gallon peaches, %.
Best dozen ounces, 20.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Best piece fancy work, so.
Greatest variety display of farm pro-
ducts. so
Is on best pair each Of turkeys, chick
ems, geese, ducks, guineas, bantams, etc.
$l.25 for best sucking colt. rs for End
best SO tor best bull.
Premiums given to winners of foot
race, sack race, potato race, etc.
Music furnished by the Meadowville
String Band, Drum Corps and Quartet.
This Fair is held in connection with
the Farmers Institute. as arranged at
their meeting last fall.
Be sure and attend the Institute and
Fair. w. NJ. BoIToN, Pres,
X. q. BoYLEs. Sec Treas.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

city so IL we could make che people
Of these wet" cities sober for mo.
ment. they could see that these sa-
looms are nothing but gold bricks. and
that without them they would be the
gamer thousand fold in health.
wealth happiness.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

54 Hickory Pitched Lumper---lengths
In multipies OF three feetlarge or small
quantities. See Il. 4. BENNETT,
BeliDgton, w. Va.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06
OVERHAvL|NG THE TOOL KIT
AND SPARES VERY NECESSARY
This Will Save Endless Time and Trouble on The
dd-TirG Pump Needs Watching, Too

the same time The condition of the
rubber hose and tho connections to
the pump and 10 the valve nipple
should be noted The spare inner
tubes may then be tested for leaks
and thoir general condition noted.
Nex to the pump, the tool which
is most likely to be in bad condition
is the scrcWdriver IN an emergency
This is ljkcly to be used to serve the
purpose OF anything from a jimmy
to d cold chisel or tire iron, and while
if may answer admirably for what
ever it may be used, it is not improv-
ed BY such uniuteHdcd usage. AS
good aerewdryer is very useful, it is
vcll to look ii over from time to time,
and pat ii in good condition, or if that
is NOT possible TO discard it and get
new one. IT was a trite saying in
the South at one time that the poorer
a man was the more dogs he had.
FROM the inspection Of some tool kits
one would get the idea that the poor
or q motorist the more spark plugs in
various stages Of decrepitude he has
in his tool kit There is no necessity
of CARRYING more than two good spark
plugs in ones Kit at a time. In fact,
one good plug is better than three
good ones and dozen poor ones, for
the simple reason that it is hard on
casual inspection 10 tell a good plug
from a poor one, and one may re-
place poor one Will a poorer one,
and thus lose much valuable time.
Therefore, after removing a spark
plug, put it in good condition as soon
as possible AND if that cannot be
done discard it, or at least leave it at
home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06

Announcement is made by the
Touring Club OF America of the estab.
lshment of the Niagara Frontier
Branch at Niagara Falls, n y, under
the direction of Howard O. Babcock
a prominent and well known auto
mobilist of that city.
Approaching the importance Of Nj
agara Falls as a touring center, the
Touring Club officials decided to To-
cate a touring bureau at this point,
owing to its splendid geographical To-
cation, and especially for the conYen-
fence of motorists touring from The
United States into Canada.
Automobiles will find always avail
able at the Niagara Frontier Branch
in the International Hotel, bulletins
giving the latest information, not only
of road conditions in New York, Ohio
and Pennsylvania, but of the main
travelled highways in the Dominion.
Motorists in the United States con
templating touring IN Canada can re
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06
FOR COMMERCIAL USES
THE AUTOMOBILE HAS
BECOME A NECESSITY

After the automobile for pleasure
purposes was thoroughly perfected
aud thousands Of them had been ship.
ped 10 all parts Of the world, the large
manufacturers naturally looked 10
new fields for their endeayors and
the most natural one was the mann
facturc Of automobiles for CONNER.
cial purposes. The OK cart and team
Of today is composed of large truck
boa.es propelled by gasoline or cleo,
trio motors, capable of hauling i'm
mense loads, ready at all times and
making many more miles and deliv-
cries each day than several teams OF
The old style
On Sundays and holidays, they take
no feed nor attention. they can be
worked night aud day without rest and
as long as there are goods TO be de
liHefed the automobile truck is always
on the job,
The automobile truck of today is
made in every conceivable size and
shape depending upon the uses to
WAicn they are TO be put, They vary
IN carrying capacity from seven hun
dred pounds Tor light delivery ears
for dry goods and light weight pack
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06

a glimpse of the fashionable
thoroughfares of any of the large
metropolitan cities is all that is nee
essary to convince one that the day
of horse from the standpoint of pleas
ure has passed.
Where only a decade ago the fash
ionable limousine and the electric
victoria were unknown and praHeing
horses hauling handsome carriages
and broughams attracted no more at
tention than a street car, the scene
has completely changed and hand
some team of horses attracts atten-
ton where ever it goes. The coach
man with his green suit, high hat and
patent leather boots and the similarly
attired footman, both sitting erect on
the box, are seldom seen and then
are viewed as relic Of the olden
days of pomp and formality.
And in the smaller communities
and rural districts where any Sun
day afternoon or evening you could
see hundreds of the young men dress
ed in their best with the family horse
curried, the harness polished and the
runabout washed and shining like
new, out for drive with their best
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06
NEW TOURING BUREAU
At NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y
Touring Club Of America Makes important Announcement
Of Interest To Tourists

ceive valuable assistance from Mana
ger Babcock Of the Niagara Frontier
Branch in securing through the Gus
tom House, bonds, permits and Ii
censes which will facilitate their en-.
tering the Dominion Canadian mo
torists are invited to call at the Nj
agara Frontier Branch II the Inter
national Hotel Tor information con
corning road conditions in the United
States, and here they may also Sc
cure Blue Books, maps and arrange
for their itineraries While touring in
the states.
With the new touring bureau at
Niagara Falls and the Eastern Can't
dian Department OF the Touring club
located at the Hotel ST. Regis, Mon
treal, international tourists will be
afforded a service which has long
been desired and will. it is believed
prove popular with the hundreds OF
automobilists VINO annually cross the
frontier.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06

The VIM. Wrigley Jr. Trophy for
the power boat cham ionship Of the
world represents over So, geo. 1t is
perpetual trophy to be won each year
by the club whose moter speed boat
entry makes the best three out Of five
races in competition open to the world,
free for all boats under 40 feet in
length.
1t is reproduction in silver Of a
Flying Mercury" presenting to Nep-
tune a hydroplane motor speed boat
Neptune with his trident, dolphins and
water surrounding are in bronze.
The round pedestal is of green marble.
The figure of Mercury and the model
speed boat contain 1000 ounces OF
sterling silver The trophy stands 8
feet ) inches high. The base is a.
inches in diameter.
Mr.. Wrigley will provide annually
a replica of this big $4,000 trophy
which becomes the personal property
of the winner of each years races.
TO provide this trophy annually viii
require an endowment Of about $17,500,
thus giving Mr.. Wrigley's trophy a
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06

ages UP to five tons for hauling coal,
heavy castings, ice etc.
Some of the large department
stores III tho larges cities have doz-
ems of these lighter delivery wagons
for the delivery OF packages to their
suburban customers. In the smaller
cities, e grocers and meat markets
nave delivery wagons that work up to
midnight on Saturdays and nights be-
fore holidays Il deliver the extra or
ders. And the merchants are able to
eater to the residents of much larg-
or territory through their ability to
make deliveries over wider ranges by
means OF these auto deliveries. The
heavier trucks are made with double
wheels in the rear usually equipped
with solid or cushion tires and the
high state of perfection that has been
reached in the automobile industry
and in the power plants has made the
certainty Of operation so great and
the cost of upkccp so low that they
are a money saving proposition for
any concern that can use a horse.
Inc operation OF an automobile Is SO
simple mat any man who can drive u
horse can run a truck.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06
AUTOMOBILE NOTES.

When the paint has finally worn off
the radiator, the car owner should not
attempt TO renew it with the ordinary
paint used ON metal surfaces. The
warmth Of the radiator will cause the
paint to peel off much more quickly
thaa at any other point Special paint
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06
Increased Sales
Of Franklin Autos

The FRANKLIN Automobile Co has is
sued a statement ito the effect that
sales of new series Franklin models
in a large number Of cities including
Boston, Chicago, New York Washing
ton, D. G.. Dallas, Texas, Philadel
phia, Pa, and { Paul, Minn9 already
show an increase over last years
business at this time of from so per
cent to 300 per cent In many Of
these cities, the sales up to date ex
coed the total sales for the entire
selling season Of last year.
Automobiles are not only a pleasure
but a necessity as we'll
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06
MEADVILLE WANTS MOTORS

The city Council of MeadVille, Pa
has asked for bids ON an automobile
fire engine and hose wagon of not Jess
than 60 horse power 10 cost $Go0o
or $1,000 The machine Will be used
in the hilly districts OF the town
where there is much valuable prop
crty.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06

for the radiator may be secured from
supply dealers. a point which should
be remembered in painting radiators
is that The paint will not hold well
on the smooth surface The radiator
should be first roushencd little with
smooth sandpaper and the paint APP
piled very thin
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06
MOundsvile Club
Has Been Organized

The Moundsville fW, VaD Automo-
bile Association was organized recent
ly with the following officers: T. S.
Riggs, president; A. L. Francis, J.
A. Bloyd, w. H. Koch, s. W. Mat
thews, E. J. Harris and c. c. New
man, directors. The association is to
be active in good roads work and al
ready has made a move to defray a
portion of the expense of repairing
local highways.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-07-06

This edition of The Evening Journa
evidences the prosperity and progress
siveness of Martinsburg
Newark post., 1912-09-18

states are for total production OF al
cereals 100000 tons Of about 20
rer cent more than last year, 81 per cent
more than in 1910, and 49, per cent
mare than in 1909. Potato prospects are
about 36 Der cent more than last year, Il
nar cent more than 1910, and two per
cent more than in 1909. Hay estimated
Weld is about 81 per cent more thah ias'
wear. and four per cent more than IN
1910 and 1909.
The month Of August, ike July, was
decidedly favorable for crop Development
in the United States, the opposite con
ditfon of all crops September lst beng
about I6.5 per cent better than on sep
tember 1st last year, AMI Il per cent
better than the average on September
of recent years.
Newark post., 1912-09-18
Sailed for Europe Tuesday

Former Congressman L. Irving HANDY
and Mrs. Handy sailed from Baltimore
Tuesday on the North German Lloyd line
for a trip to Europe. They take slo"
steamer for the ocean trip with the hope
that the sea air viii greatly benefit Mr..
Handy, Who has been Ill for two Weeks
with nervous breakdown. He has been
under treatment and at the advice Of his
physician he takes the trip at this time.
After a short sojourn in Europe, during
which he viii visit some places that he
did not have the opportunity to see dur
ing his other trips abroad, he win return
by the American Line and reach home
before election.
Newark post., 1912-09-18
Old Irorsides

In the quaint cabin of the old frigate
Constitution little group of naval Of
fcers gathered on the evening Of August
l9th, and in silence drank a toast to the
ship, to Capt. Isaac Hull, who command
d her in her famous battle with the Guer-
riere, and to the crew. 1t was the only
ceremony that marked the one hundredth
anniversary of the event that turned the
tide of the War of 1872, but its very sim
plicity made it impressive.
Newark post., 1912-09-18
Live Boards of Trade

The Boards of Trade in the lower
counties are becoming active and max
ing every possible effort to locate indus
tries in their respective towns. There
is an effort on foot to install a shirt fac
tory at Milford and one at Greenwood.
The Greenwood people have been assur-
ed of the plant if they will guarantee 30
operators, and they report they win be
easily able to secure the desired amount
of help.
Newark post., 1912-09-18
BASE BALL NEWS
GAMES OF THE WEEK

The Newark Tri-County League Club
by losing game to Northeast, the tail
enders, on Saturday, lost the last chance
Of remaining in the race for the pennant.
The game was played at Northeast and
the score WAS to ). The scores of the
other Tri-County League games played
on Saturday were Elk Mills, ?, Elkton,
Oxford, Z, Port Deposit, ); Aberdeen, 6,
Hare lie Grace, 0. The standing Of the
clubs in the league follows: