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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
SALOONS BREED coNvlcTs IN
COLORADO.

Both the warden and the chaplain
Of the state penitentiary at Canon
City. Col, have come out in statements
to William E. Johnson, Press Secre-
tary of the Presbyterian Temperance
Committee at Pittsburg, that ninety
per cent of the prisoners of that insti-
tuition come to them through the use
or abuse Of intoxicating liquors. The
institution contains an average Of
about $50 prisoners. besides those on
parole. 1t costs the taxpayers about
$4,000 per year to conduct the insti-
tuition. That Is one Of the reasons
that led the people Of Colorado to M
stitute a statewide prohibition cam
paign to throw off this burden saddled
upon them by the license system.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
HOFFMAN INDIGNANT
PHILADELPHIA BISHOP FALSELY
QUOTED IN BREWERS BUREAU
AS WET" PROPHET.
Issues Emphatic Denial and VIII Pray
for Success OF Prohibition In West
Virginia Struggle.

Rt. Rev. H, s, Hoffman. of Philadel
phia. Bishop OF the Reformed Episco
pal Church, is up in arms because the
Brewers Press Bureau at Wheeling
have been quoting him as against
statewide prohibition Writing from
Atlantic City, Bishop Hoffman has this
to say in a letter to the Campaign
Manager Hare. of the Ratification Fed
Grafton
THE liquor men must be in bitter
straits when they attempt to allige me
as favorable to q traffic which is the
curse Of the land cannot surmise
how my attitude to the nefarious traf.
nc could be SO misrepresented as to
make me opposed to the prohibition of
the manufacture and use of intoxi cat
ing liquors for beverage purposes.
Some years ago there appeared in an
afternoon newspaper published in Bal
timore a very brief and garbied in
terview that reporter had with me,
in which ! was made to say more than
intended to say. MY intention on the
spur OF the moment was to say that in
my judgment the time had not yet ar
rived for the success Of prohibitory
Legislature and that license system,
such as had been introduced In the
city Of Philadelphia. was the most
practical measure to reduce the
volume and evil of the drink habit.
The report in the newspaper re-
ferred to, gave me at the time some
annoyance, which now feel that
should not have allowed to pass UNI
answered and uncorrected
ITO make myself perfectly clear,
let me now declare that I have on
several occasions voted the Prohibi-
ton ticket at elections where there
were less than 1900 other voters in
the city Of Philadelphia and that II
there We're in Philadelphia, elear-cut
issue as there is In West Virginia, on
the liquor question, should carefully
vote and use all the influence l could
exert to further prohibition.
Assuring you Of interest In the
campaign you are waging and praying
God that prohibition may triumI d,
am
Yours truly,
"H. s. HOFFMAN,"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
POTATO CONTEST.

The editors of this paper are going to
give to the farmers and potato raisers of
this county, in each district, as set out
below, one FREE SUBSCRIPTION to
The Belington Progressive for one year,
to the one entering the largest potato
from his district at our Office, from now
until 18th day of October. 1912, at noon.
The potatoes become the property OF the
editors Immediately after the entry as the
entrance fee. All potatoes must be de-
livered at our Office with all charges paid.
AS the potatoes are entered, each one
Will be put In a paper bag bearing a
number from one up, consecutively; the
name and number will be put on a
register book, and the one entering the
potato will be given duplicate OF this
number, on a "POTATO CONTESTS
ticket The editors have the right to re-
fuse any defective potatoes.
At noon on October 18th, 1912, the
judges, Messrs. j. B. Moore, John Nc
Cloud, and W. A. Street, will decide on
the largest potato from each district.
The districts are as follows:
No includes all of Barker District.
No. 2 g & Valley
No. 8 g I" Glade
No. 4 g q {" Philippi
No. z rest the of Magisterial dists.
Bring on your potatoes and win the
prize.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
-----------------------
TAXING MAYOR GAYNOR

The Press Bureau Of the United
States Brewers Association, doing
business at Wheeling under the alias
Of the Taxpayers Protective Associa-
ton" are quoting Mayor Gaynor of
New York as being stalwart oppo-
nent of prohibition and being ION
record" as such. A letter OF inquiry
addressed to Mayor Gaynor reveals the
fact chat the Brewers Press Burean
are taking and that Mayor Gaynor is
not on record in any such way.
In letter dated September a, Mayor
Gaynor repudiates the fake In these
words
4 have never said anything, so far
as can recall. on the subject of pro
hibition. l would like to see the evils
Of the drinking habit reduced, and
think they have been very much re-
duced in my time.
Sincerely yours,
wv. ]. GAYNOR. Mayor"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
PRESS BUREAU
OF The BREWERS
SomeLightThrown on So Called
Taxpayers Protective AS
ISOLATION In Wheeling
OPERATED BY NON RESIDENT
Paid Campaign Agent Of United States
Brewers Association Does Not Pay
Taxes in West Vlrglnla-An-
other Outsider TO Come.

II now develops that the muehly ad-
vertised West Virginia Taxpayers
Protective Association with head
quarters in brewer Schmulbach's build
ing In Wheeling, is nothing but press
bureau of the United States Brewers
Association. of which the Schmulba n
Brewery is a member
No names whatever appear on the
letterheads Of the so-called association
but the letters are signed by George
M. Mcdowell as manager" 1t now
turns out that Mcdowell Is not tax
payer himself and does NOT even live
in the state He is one of the regular
campaign agents OF the United States
Brewers Association and has served
the brewers In similar jobs in Wiscon-
sin and other western states. He is
regarded as a very clever operator
and is one of the associations most
valued men.
The National Wholesale Liquor
Dealers Association is cooperating
with the brewers in paying the ex-
penses of the taxpayers propaganda
and are expected to send into the state
one of their own men. It is planned
to send in George Boyd. state or
ganizer of the State Liquor Dealers
Association of Pennsylvania
1t further develops that the "secre-,
tary" and general factotum Of the
Charleston Citizens Defense Commit
tee" is none other than James L.
Pauley. bartender.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
Sunday School Program

An instructive program was rendered
by the members of the NJ. E. Sunday
School at the regular Sunday School
hour last Sunday. as follows:
l. Responsive Service lead by Supt.
Keller.
2, Song, 'Till West Virginia's Dry. 2
8. Prayer, Rev. r. O. Phillips.
4. Announcements.
5. Offering.
s. Responsive Reading by School.
Z. Recitation: Fright against Wrong
by Delbert Cornwell.
5. Song: By Chorus Choir.
8. Responsive Exercise.
10. Recitation by Miss Gladys Polling.
IL. Responsive Exercises.
IL. ssThe Advantages Of Prohibition to
our state. by Mr.. F. E. Thompson.
l3. "What we may each do to insure
Ratification by Rev. R. o. Phillips.
IA. "How to mark the ballot on Elec-
ton Day. by s. 7. Keller, Supt
10, Voters Conservation, repeated by
Men and Boys
is, Closing Hymn, Home our Battle
Cry"
II Closing PRAYER, by Mr. A. Il.
Lowman.
The attendance vas good, and colec-
ton amounted to $439. Every one
present waa pleased as it was considered
a treat to be there.
This was followed by very able ser.
mon and lecture on the Prohibition
Amendment by the Rev. Phillips.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
MULAI-ABD-EL-H AFID.
lie Ie the Ex-suItan Of Morocco, Whc
Recently Abdicated.

Recently Abdicated.
All sorts of false reports have been
published regarding the abdicat1on Of
lai-Abd-eI-Hafid 1t was stated that
he resigned the suitanate OF Morocco
because he found that his tendencies
were German and that bis rule there
fore would obstruct the progress under
a French protectorate. Then again 1t
was said that he was hated immensely
by the foreign elements. which have
been growing SO numerously In the en-
pire Of late. making It impossible for
him to continue his reign.
The truth Is told In his own words.
On the day before bis abdication he
said to General Lyautey, commander
Of the French forces in Morocco. II
am no longer sultan. When the French
took hold of the government of Moroc-
co became a puppet on the throne. !
cannot exercise the autocrahc sway Of
my ancestors, | shall formally pro-
claim my abdicat1on and will hope that
my people will thrive better under
French rule"
Ruling Morocco does not seem TO be
a very pleasant t:.sE sa.s five years
ago i-Abd-el-Hafid waged cam
paign of revolt against his brother,
who was then ruler, and succeeded In
overthrowing the regime, He was pro-
claimed sultan at Marakash on Aug.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
Boys and Girls Corn Club.


Last weeks issue Of the corntv papers
contained the premium list for orr street
fair. This list did not have the lsre,n-
iums offered in the Boys and srirIs earn
Contest. and that you do not forget III. m
we publish them at this time.
PREMIUMS ON TEN EAR EXHIBITS
AT THE STREET FAIR,
OCT 16, II, IS.
First premium Sis 90.
Sec. " $40 90 or corn drill.
Third 4 SIS 90 shot gun or five shov-
Ell cultivator.
Fourth prem-$2 so or double shov-
el plow
10 prem sl.00 ach-$l0 90
q" so So $40 90.
80 0$ $3.50
Scholarship from Wesleyan College 10
the member of the club writing and sub
hitting the best paper Of not more Than
1000 words on the subject, ADVANTAGES
Or THE FARM
Scholarship from Brnaddus Institute 70
the member # the GLIB writing, and snb
uniting the best paper Of not more that
500 words on the subject, "How GREW
Ny Corn For The County CONTEST z
Any information concerning these
scho arsiiips will he gladly given. BE
prepared to bring or send your corn TIE
First Day of The Fair.
You may leave it on the stalk, in the
shuck, or bring it just the cleaned ear
The principal thing is to get it here on
time We know there have been MANY
storms this summer and much of the
corn has been injured by them, but with
all this there will be large number of
splendid exhibits, and we hope TO see
every member present during the meet
ing.
G. o. MARSH, Sec'y.
S. L. O'NEAL. Pres
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
Summary Of Provisions Of
The New Parcels Post Law

Any article is mailable if not over ii
pounds in weight nor more than u inches
in length girth combined. nor likely to
injure the mails or postal equipment or
employees.
Flat rate Of cent per ounce up to
onces regardless Of distance.
Above ounces, rates are by the pound
or fraction therefor, and varying with
distance as follows:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

Washington, Aug. 3o-In response to
many inquiries Tor information, Senator
Jonathan Bourne, Jr., Chairman of the
Sanate Committee ON Post Office and Post
Roads, has prepared the following su Il
mary of the provisions of the new Parcel
Post Law which will become effective
January l, 1918
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
HOW ABOUT PARkERssuRea

4 How about Parkersburg? The Pres
byterian Temperance Committee goes
hunting around that town and finds A
empty stores, % saloons and SO unli-
censed speakeasies within three blocks
of the Court House square. And 1t Is
also discovered that the Honorable
Kate Smith is the political boss OF the
city. II Prohibition could make any
worse mess Of things than this license
srnudge, 1t will be wonder.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
Wheat For Sale

| have good A No l Seed Wheat
Which am selling for So 90 per bushel.
This wheat can not be exceiled in quality
and is the finest there is, which is saying
great deal.
Anyone wishing this wheat at the a.
beve named price. Call on or write
v. f. GEORGE
Belington. w. Va. 4. f. D, No.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
County Directory

CIRCUIT COURT
Warren B. Kittle, Judge
Chas w. Brandon, Clerk
COUNTY COURT
IA. Waugh, President,
q. i. Grouse and P. A. Switzer;
S. F. Hoffman, Clerk
w. B. Corder, Sheriff
w. L. Morrison, Assessor
Cleo. Swecker, County Engineer
Alva Wolverton, County Surveyor
Court House at Philippi, W. Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
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, 1912-10-10
First Each add.
Pound tionaI pound pound

the consent Of the interstate commerce
commission after investigation, modify
rates, weights, and zone distances when
experience has demonstrated the need
Therefore.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10
Rural route and city delivery

The Postmaster General may make
provision for indemnity, insurance, and
collection on delivery, with additional
charges for such, service, and may with
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

Licensing debauchery In order to se-
cure law and order Is the essehce Of
the saloon system. Law and order is
not to be obtained that way
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

ME-. CHURCH, SOUTH Preach
Aing lst, Srd and 4th Sundays Of
each month. Prayer meeting Wednesday
night. Sunday School $50 a. m. Rev. f.
B. Ware, pastor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

DROTESTANT EPISCOPAL Church
The Rev. S. s. Powell, Recto
Service in the Presbyterian church on the
Friday night before the last Sunday OF
each month at O. clock.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

L United BRETHREN CHURCH
Rev. II. K. Meyer, pastor. Preach
ing every Sunday. Sunday School every
Sunday morning at $3.50 a. M, Supt. w.
G. Ware. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening OF each week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

TERRAIN CHURCH
: preachiDgseryices at HOO a. m. and
at 500 p. m. every lst End and 3rd sabbath
Sabbath School at 9:45 a. m. PRAYER
meeting Wednesday evening 500 D. o..
Chas G. Lynch, pastor, j. P. Tibbets,
Superintendent
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

M 4. CHU RCH-Rev. r. o. Phillips.
: pastor. Preaching every Sunday.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening
Sunday School every Sunday at $50 a. m.
s. I. Keller Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-10

Entered as second class matter June 10
1912 at the Post Office at Belington, W
Va. under the Act OF March 3, 1879.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-11-08
PICKS UP FIERY CIGARETTE
Bird Carries Burning Stub to Nest,
and the School Hall 10
Burned.

Valparaiso, Ind.-A smoldering Gig
arctic picked up and carried by a
sparrow to the belfry Of Main hall
on the University of Valparaiso
campus the other day set fire to the
structure and almost resulted in its
destruction. 1t was only through
strenuous efforts on the part OF tho
fire company and the students that
the building, an old landmark, was
saved.
The belfry is used by a large num-
Der of sparrows al 3 place to build
their nests. One OF the students
threw a lighted cigarette on the camp
us and an inquisitive bird searching
for something with which t. line her
nest, picked 1t up and flew to the
tower. A few minutes later students
passing the building saw several of
the nests ablaze and the birds were
flying and screaming.
The fire company was summoned,
but by the time it arrived the tow
er had caught fire from the nests, and,
tanned by a stiff breeze, the flames
threatened the entire structure. On
account, of the height of the tower,
the fight against the flames was a
hard one, but REINFORCED by q num-
Der of students, the nre company final
" was successful
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-11-08

quiet, l may-here, have another-oh
yes, you must!-won't hurt you; only
a pint or SO OF rum in the whole mix
ture. Fine, isn't it? Yes, l think
Wilkes is certainly ar artist when 1t
comes to a nightcap. Now, let me I'LL
yours again-oh, yes!"-and he did
it-"Won't hurt a baby-make you
sleep tight, you know!"
And, by Jove, 1 had to go 1t!
well" he shifted as II to &c, and
sent me q smile over his glass's rim,
pleasant dreams!"
And then the door closed behind our
good nights"
Jenkins was studying me somberiy.
YES. SIR" he said presently, when
I had made comment about the bully
punch. And that was about all l could
get out of him. until he was ready to
push out the light.
Then he addressed me gloomily:
Good night, sir" he said with a
sickly, feeble smile. II hope you'll
sleep we'll; and" be coughed faint
ly-"and-er-wake up HIM - all
right"
"Frisky as "a" I punched my head
sleepily into the pillow-"as a jolly
But the idea wouldn't come!
Night" l murmured; and let it 60
at that!
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-11-08

the One who can AXE away sim. They
have been to the Gauges source away
in the SHOWS p~rofessedly to be rid Of
their sin. Some Sirmoori charcoal
men come in the other direction and
they, too, sit down to listen. Neither
of these groups are Tehri men, so I
sing to them in Hindu. Presently
some others come. Tehri men to whom
1 read the Lords words about the
house on a rock and that on the sand.
One man wishes to buy a Gospel. but
has 40 coppers with him, so he con
sents to pay for a book with his stick,
which very we'll for a walk
ing stick for me-.
After presenting many various
arguments in trying to convince the
people of the truths of our eternal
Gospel we drop back again to the
proof they can have in their own
heart at this very time In their own
village, If they will really give them
selves up in prayer to him who was
revealed to taxi away sin. After
talking with us the people find them
selves, perhaps the same day. in the
midst OF, say, the slaughter Of goats
throughout the village for the keeping
up Of some special festival, or q great
dance before their gods right On into
the night. Who knows where the
Message has really found ~access?"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-11-08
EASY 10 FILL THAT ORDER
Floorwalker Hardly Had to Think 70
Make Satisfactory Answer to
the inquiry.

silk stockings must be very cheap
In America. Nowhere In the world dc
women's slim and supple ankles CLEAN
in lustrius silk as they do here"
The speaker was Robert Lorraine.
the English actor. He continued:
"A married man told me the other
day that. going into mi OF your de-
partment stores. he said to q floor
walker:
I'm looking for something pretty
Ia, silk stockings.
THE f1oorwalker smiled. and with
: gesture embraced the long rows OF
counters with their charming sales
women.
THAT remark he said, describes.
4 believe. practically every one Of our
young ladies'"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-11-08
been telling you 1t is a wordless
play?"
"A play without words!" said the
German artist. But the players are
all Germans!"
Howens Exclusive.

When Howells was a cub reporter
in his Ohio youth he was sent by his
paper to the state capital to report
very tense and very bitter legislative
proceedings there. When he arrived
late In the afternoon the session had
turned into a riot, with need Of ambu-
lances to carry on the disabled mem
bers and militia to sit on those still
in the ring. AS the legislative pro-
ceedings were Interrupted by the
grand shindy. and as they were not
likely to be resumed for some days,
Howe1ls. having no legislative pro-
ceedings to report, as Instructed.
.lstrolled on behind the Capitol and
watched a very lovely sunset, writing
a charming description Of it, which he
filed early at the telegraph office. with
the note to his managing editor that,
there being no legislative proceed
ings. he sent instead the sunset
copy" Krehbisl knows, for Hanry
wa there
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-11-08

accompanied by Wilkes with some
Heidelberg punch. frappe.
.Couldn'tx leave you out OF this" No
said genially: besides wanted "a
toast your nrst night under the ROOF
Of Wolhurstl a
Hope they're making you comfort
Lightnut, that i've had to neglect you
30: 10 absurdly busy. you know-you
understand"
I pretended to. for I knew he want.
Cd me to think that. but l had heard
the butler tell the trump that the
Judge was reading.
Don't expect to retire at all" he
continued; land then there's my prom
ise to my poor boy-I must keep that
somehow; failed on a promise
In my life-I mean. you know. about
his head sadly.
ct be sure!"-and swallowed
hard-Jove, but the very word, pa
jamas." gave me cold marrows!
And, my boy. l haven't forgotten
my promise to you, either" he con-
tinued. smiling kindly and replenish-
ing my glass t the brim. I'm still
going to have a word with Francis to-
~night-that is, II they aver get back
from that internal dog-fight-I want to
pave the way for you. o know"
Thanks, awfully!" murmured
nervously.
Somehow, l felt mean-always hate
to feel mean, dash it-felt almost like
a jolly cad, In fact Couldn't tell him
how far Frances and ! had progressed
already; he might take 1t out on her.
you know. And then, to find out that
ne didn't know she hadn't gone to the
dog-ight after ALL
Well he sighed, II viii manage
It all somehow, even about the %
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-11-08
Would Be German to Him
Wordless the Play Might Be, bu'
Bond Of Sentiment Could Not
Be ignored.

In what language IL a wordless play
givenf When 1t Is presented by .
German company. will the play be Civ
on in German? Winthrop Ames, who
brought over Professor Max Rein
hardt's wordless play. "Sumurun."
from the Deutsches theater. Berlin.
was under the impression that Sum
urun" would not be given In any lam
guage. as the descriptive phrase ex
pressly states that no words are used.
All announcements made concerning
the production in New York said
plainly that it was q wordless play.
yet when Mr.. Ames told a prominent
artist, a native born German. about
the play and invited him to attend .
performance, he said:
Il shall be delighted to see II. /
have read a great deal about 1t n the
Berlin and London papers. It viii be
doubly enjoyable to me. being In Ger
mani won't have to be thinking OF
the English words and their meanings
al the time"
But NO words Ars used In the whole
banys~ aid NJ. Anoa. Hawaii ! Inst