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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
Barker District Institute

Program for teachers institute to be
held at the Laurel Hill school house
Sat. Mar l, 1918.
/. Music.
2. Opening exercise by pupils OF
sGhool.
3. How to teach pupils to think"
|. L. Dadisman and NJ L. Gall.
4. Can a poor discIplinarIan become
good one2 # SO, how2
Belle Boothe, w. A. Street.
5. Importance of the study OF Agri-
culture in the public schools.
Jno. McCloud, Cora Wilson.
6 When do you feel satisfied with rec
itation. Elias Cross.
7 Memorizing is aided much by the
association Of ideas explain associa-
ton of ideas" and tell Of It's importance
in the teaching OF history. E. A, Hunt.
This is our last institute for the season
and we want to max it our banner one
for the season. Let all the teachers OF
the district and Belington Independent
make an effort to make this institute a
grand success. The people of the district
are invited to take part.
L. D. Cross, President.
ZELMA ELBoRN, Sec.
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WEBB BILL STILL
LACKS TAFPS NAME
Dry People All Over Country Urging
President to AftlS Signature
To Measure

The Webb bill, to prohibit the ship
ment of intoxicants INTO dry states, pass
ed by congress with such big majorities,
still lacks the signature Of President Taft,
1t is said the liquor element are bringing
into play every possible influence to pre-
vent the president signing it or urging
him to even veto it. 1t is believed, how
ever, that should he tax g a step, congress
in response to public opinion. would pass
the measure over the Presidents head.
The dry people, however, are active, and
veritable flood OF kilograms are being
sent tothe president from this and other
states urging him to sign the bill
The Webb bill, which was the first
section Of the Kenyon-sheppard bill,
passed the House of Representatives by
240 to 65 on Saturday, Februarys. On
Monday, February 10, the earliest posi-
Bile day thereafter, it passed the United
States Senate with only three votes re-
corded adversely. The very next day
the House concurred in the minor amend
ment OF changing the number Of the bill.
Thus at top speed and in the shortest
possible time this meek and lowly foot
ball of politics covered three laps on the
legislative race course and it but waits to
be crowned with laurel Of victory by the
president who sits in the judges stand,
Heretofore the temperance measures
have taken prizes in the slow race.
What has happened to make them liable
for arrest for breaking the speed limit ?
Well, many things one Of the greatest
was $4,000 majority for prohibition in
West Virginia Another the temperance
forces have learned organization and the
rules Of the game. The home folks lit
orally bombarded congress With petitions
and they bombarded the home legislatures
until they compelled them to train their
heavy guns onto congress with memorials
for the passage of the bill, and then in
the last analysis they turned their sharp
shooters upon pivotal members Of con-
gress.
West Virginia sent scores Of thousands
Of names on petitions and letters. Humid
reds OF kilograms were sent authorized
by great public gatherings. The legisla-
ture memorialized congress, sending a
copy to each of our congressman and
senators and lastly the members Of both
houses of the legislature hailing from the
district OF Congressman John w. Davis,
sent him, because he was member OF
the subcommittee having this bill in
charge, personal telegram to resist all
amendments and insist on the Webb bill
exactly as reported by the committee.
Multiply this by every state and you
have the answer to why it passed
Temperance people are PLAYING the game.
-Ex
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
No Suffrage For the Ladies

The State Senate does not favor
woman's suffrage in West Virginia, and
because OF this fact the suffrage amend
ment will not be voted on at the next
general election in this state. When the
votelon the suffrage bill was announced in
the Senate the other morning it was found
to fall short by four votes of the required
two-thirds to carry it, so the work of the
House along the suffrage line has been
all in vain. The vote stood sixteen for
submitting the amendment, and fourteen
against, lacking four votes of the required
twenty. Those voting in the negative
were the following Senators Coater,
McCrum, Steed, Strother, Willie OF
Lewis, and White of Mingo, Republicans;
Senators Fox, French, Kump, McCorkle,
McCuskey, salmons,. Silver, slemaker,
Democrats.-Ex
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Barbour County
Teachers Association

Program for meeting to be held at
Philippi March l, 1913 Hours 9:45 to
IL. 1870 to 3:45.
'sHow can the teacher keep up the
attendance during the closing days of
school ?"
E. A. Hunt, John Shroyer.
1.-THE value of graduating exercises in
the various Districts
O. J. Woodford, J. D. Dadisman.
"Give some of the results of district
supervision
A. J. Walton, Clyde Polling, John
Shank.
"Are we ready for seven months
SCHOOL,"
supt. g. o Marsh, O. G. Talbot.
1.-THE Boys ard Girls Corn Club"
Prof. E. w. Sheets, w. v. U.
"Germ Diseases aud Their Proven
tions."
DR.. RID. Stout.
"Apple Diseases and Their Remedies"
Prof. Alderman, w. V. U.
We are very anxious to have every
teacher in Barbour County present.
There are some vital question to be dis
cussed. AS there are number of ques-
tions OF importance to farmers cordial
invitation is extended to them. There
will be special number Of the Broaddus
lecture course given at the opera house
Saturday night March, l. A special rate
will be given to teachers.
IRA L. DADIsMAN, Pres.
FLOYD M. CoRNwELL, Sec,
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Little Jessie Coonts Dead

On last Saturday morning, Jessie, the
little six year old daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. O. A. Coonts, died after an illness of
ten days.
Little Jessie was a pet in the communi.
ty where she lived. Every one who
knew her seemed to be dra vn toward her
by her sweet smiles and winsome ways.
She was always ready for a play, joking
and enjoying herself among other folks
as well as children. Her many friends
will greatly miss her as she was, as the
days come and go, but we bow in humble
submission to Him who has said 'Come
up higher"
Jessie is survived by her father, moth
er and five sisters. Interment was made
in Lambert Cemetery Sunday at o'clock
p. m. Bev. w. X. Doutt had charge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
NEWiREVOLT in MEXICO
FACED BY GEN. HUERTA
Governors OF Three States Have Refused
To Recognize Government

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 2l.--It is Ger.
tian that the new administration in
| Mexico must deal with a new revolution
in addition to the remnants OF the old
| one. Three governors of state in the
republic formally haye refused to recog-
nize Provisional President Huerta and
two or three others are doubtful.
/, Some Of these governors have telegraph
ed an offer of men and money to restore
Madero to office
What will be done with Ex-president
Madero has not yet been determined.
Juan Sanchez Azcona, Madero's private
secretary is prisoner at Pueblo. 1t was
reported today that he had been shot
but the report proved untrue.
Gen. Portirio Diaz, ex-president Of the
republic, who had been in exile in
Europe is coming home. There is not
the slightest possibility that he.again
will mix in the politics Of Mixico but his
enforced exile is ended. Word was re-
ceived today from Paris that within a
short time General Diaz again will be in
his private residence in Cadena street an
interested spectator of the interesting de-
velopments OF the new regime.
Ii was authoritatively stated today that
the arrival home OF General Diaz will be
not later than April I'd, the anniversary
of the taking Of Pueblo by his forces in
1867 in the war Of French Intervention.
This day will be celebrated in honor OF
General Diaz
That the new administration in Mexico
expects to use the methods of General
Diaz so far as is possible in governing the
country was made evident today in
conversation Provisional President
Huerta had with newspaper men.
President Huerta declares that no
matter what the cost should be or who
the men who paid ii, peace would be re-
stored in Mexico. He said it was his
ambition that when he left the preai-
dency people would say of him she has
restord order Throughout Mexico, made
safe the investment of money and rend-
cred secure the lives and interests Of all,
both foreigners and Mexicans."
Senoro Madero, wife of the ex-presi-
dent, and Sonora Saurez, wife OF the ex-
vice president; for the first time sence
their husbands were arrested, were per-
mitted to visit them in the palace today.
The visits tasted for one hour and were
private. When the women left the
palace they appeared to be deeply APP
prehensive as to the fate of their hus-
bands
Gen. Felipe ANGELES, former command
er of the army operating at Cuernazaca,
and Gen. Joaquin Fausto Beltran, former
commander OF the federal forces at Vera
Cruz are to be subjected to an inquiry by
the military court.
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STATE REPORT OF RED CROSS SEALS
Made Public by Secretary A. E. Sinks.
Interesting Report.

The complete report Of the number OF
Red Cross seals sold in West Virginia
during the Campaign Of 1912 was made
public by Secretary A. E. Sinks, and it
shows decided increase in the number
disposed of over that Of any previous
year.
Total number of seals sold was 457. It's.
From the proceeds the National sassocia-
ton which furnished the material, re.
ceives 10 per cent. Each town which
has local organization kept rs per cent
OF it's local sales, allowing Is per cent to
the state society. Where there was nc
local society the 80 per cent has been
turned over to the state. Thirteen cities
kept the 70 per cent for local use. The
remaining 50 cities and towns where ac-
tive campaigns were carried on have
turned over the 80 per cent to the state,
and the 10 per cent for the National
ASSOCIATION. --Ex.
Belington was mentioned as doing ex.
ceptionally well.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
LEGISLATURE
ADJOURNED
One1Bills.P Passed Will Alter Road Building
Methods Entirely
Provides For Employment OF Convicts On
State Highways

CHARLESTON, Feb, 22.--The West
Virginia legislature adjourned this morn
ing at daybreak, after one OF the storm
lest and important session in the history
OF the state. Among the important bills
enacted were workmen's compensa.
ton act; public service commission law;
and a bill which revolutionizes the sys.
tenn under which roads may DO CON
structed throughout the state.
These three bills carry total of APP
proximately $7,00o,00o
Another item Of Importance provides
for the payment OF all obligations in
the connection with the maintenance OF
martial law in the Kanawha coal fields,
and amounts to S350,000.00 This total
includes the expenditures already made
for troops in the field, and provides for
their maintenance in the immediate
future.
The measure creating the commission
to take up the much discussed Virginia
debt is changed, so that the governor
will appoint eleven members, two from
each congressional district and one from
the state at large, not more than six to
belong to the same political party. The
road building bill is almost revolutionary.
1t provides that all persons sentenced
for crime in the state shall be liable for
work ON the highway, even those often
ders who are sentenced only for thirty to
sixty days by justices Of the peace for
trivial infractions Of the law.
A bill prohibiting the employment Of
deputy sheriffs, as private guards, by
coal mining companies, was also passed.
This does not mean that corporations OF
this character are forbidden to employ
private worlSmen to guard their property.
Governor Glasscock Ia expected to sign
a majority of the bills which were en-
acted by the legislature
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
Scrimgeour Building Completed

The Scnmge2ur Building on Grim Ave.
that was begun last fall is now completed.
The building is OF brick made by the
local brick plant; the brick work having
been done by Ward Bros.
Mr.. VIM. Scringeour superintendent the
work. The carpenter work was done by
Frank Brown, Hart Hatch and Laco
jackson, three Of Belington's competent
workmen. The plastering was done by
Worth Sherman.
The building is q x 100; the first floor
IN front is occupied by Lazarus Depart
ment Store Gents furnishings) while the
middle OF the first floor ia made into a
cellar for use in storing apples, fruits
and other things belonging to a grocery
store and is used in addition to grocery
department OF Scrimgeonr Bros At the
extreme rear is very nicely arranged
room used as a barn and garage
There are three good size rooms M
stairs for offices; e. A. Barte has rented
one OF them. The main stairway also
leads to the main upstairs room occupied
by Mr.. scrimgeour and family.
This new building in connection with
other brick building Of Scrimgeour'Bros.,
makes "a very attractive building; it is
very conveniently arranged in many ways
and is substantially built, and makes one
more cog in the machine Of progress, for
Belington.
scrimgeour Bros, added the grocery
department to their line some months
ago; also fresh meats, and are enjoying
good business.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
DEPOSED RULER OF MEX
leo Is ASSASSINATED
Official Investigation Into the Affair Will
Be Made at Once by the Huer-
ia Government.
IN THE MEANTIME THE UNITED
STATES is HURRYING MORE
TROOPS To MEXICAN
BORDER

MEXICO CITY. February "a, -Ex-
President Francisco l. Madero and Pine
suarez, deposed Vice. President, were
shot dead early Sunday morning as they
were being taken from the National Pal.
ace to the Federal Penitentiary.
The shots were fred by men serving
under Provisional President Huerta and
followed an alleged attempt made to res.
cue the deposed officials.
General Huerta Saturday evsnieg de-
termined to remove the men from
the National Palace to the Penitentiary,
but he bad made no explanation for this
move, although the Cabinet had already
turned their cases over to the Attorney
General.
The official investigation into the death
OF Madero and Suarez on Saturday night
is to be begun at once. The general be-
lief prevails that ii will substantiate the
official versions of the occurrence,
The fact that the bodies were recover
ed in the rear Of the penitentiary was ex-
planned today by the statement that a
second encounter occurred close to the
building 1t is said the automobiles ran
along a side road and that Madero and
Suarez jumped out and were rnning
when they caught between the fires Of
the guards and the attacking party.
This accounts fer the wounds being in
flicted upon them from different dir
ections.
General Huerta and the other authori-
ties are earnest in their declarations that
the government was acting in good faith
and that the death of the President was
due to unforeseen circumstances
With the passing Of Francisco .Madero
the general opinion prevails that the ten
seness OF the situation has been relieved.
General Huerta's government undoubt-
eddy has for the present the upper hand
in the country. Juan Sanchez Ancona.
Madero's private secretary, was released
from prison today
The Fourth Brigade, Second Army
Division, and the entire Sixth Brigade,
of the United States army troops
were ordered today to prepare to entrain
to join other troops now being modified.
This is part of the plan to assmbe COM
plete military organization for eventuai-
ties in Mexico.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
"POISON KISS"

CUMBERLAND, Md. Feb. 24.-The
mystery of the death Of Charles Twigg
and Grace Elosser, in room of the
Elosser home ON the last day of Decem-
Der. 1910, which was the eve OF the pro-
posed marriage Of the couple is believed
to have been solved. Mrs. Marshall
Wilson and her sister, Mrs. Pearl Man
gold, the present occupants OF the house
in which the Twigg- Elosser tragedy oc-
CURED two year ago, were overcome yes
terday by GORDON monoxide gas. The
two women were rescued by .neighbor,
who rushed in and dragged them to the
open air, where they were revived. The
theory of a ''poison kiss was one Of sew
eral theories advanced at the time Of the
mysterious double tragedy -Ex.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
Long Deadlock in the West Virginia Legs
lature Settled on Fifteenth Ballot By
Election Of Federal Judge Ma
than Golf Of Clarksbmg
to Succeed Senator
Watson
Newly Elect Senator Issues
Statement To The Re-
publicans

CHARLESTON, w. Va, February 81.
Federal Judge Nathan Golf was elected
United States Senator from West Virgin.
ia by the legislature in joint session today.
Judge Golf issued statement to the Re.
publican leaders, following the adoption
of his name by the Republican caucus
early this morning in which he said be
would accept the Senatorship if elected
by the legislature.
Judge Golf said:
Il want to do whatever a ma jority OF
the West Virginia legislature commands
me to do. l have always worked on
that theory. A man owes duty to his
country. Whether.it is his personal wish
or not he must do It, had not wished
this nomination but if the people OF my
state demands it of me must take it,"
II was then stated that If elected the
Judge would Immediately resign from the
bench.
EaIt was the fifteenth joint ballot taken
for the Senatorshlp and only after an all
night caucus of Republicans had been a
second time urged by Goyernor-elect
Hatfield was sentiment crystalized on
one man.
Judge Golf was nominated by Delegate
r. E. Parrish, of Harrison County, the
home of Judge Golf, and the youngest
member of the legislature.
Eight republicans and two democrats
were absent from the joint session leav-
ing total of l06 members voting.
The vote:
Golf, Republican, so.
Watson, Democrat, 43.
Daley, Democrat, l.
Hamilton, Democrat, /.
Davis, Democrat, l.
None of the six members against whom
charges Of accepting brides are pending
participated in the voting. Judge Golf
succeeds G. W. Watson for 6-years term
beginning Marh 4, 1918.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
-IN1ToN VA, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 1915. ST
OUTLINES AIMS
GOING TO YALE
President Taft Scores Fanatics and
DemagOuges

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 25.--
President Taft, in letter to the Yale
News, today, discusses the work he ia
soon to take up at Yale, as Kent profess.
or Of law in,the college, In part, he says;
1T is with no great claim to Yale.
But it is with the earnest hope that from
a somewhat extensive and varied expert
ence | have gained something of use to
the young men with who II / shall come
in daily contact
There IL need that our young men
should appreciate the constitution OF the
United States, under which we have en-
joyed 80 many blessings, and under
which we must work out our political and
economic salvation, and this need is es-
specially keen in day when that instru-
ment is regarded SO lightly by a, class of
fanatical enthusiasts seeking short cuts
to economic perfection on the one hand,
and by INSCRIPTIONS demagogue who, to
promote their own inteoest, do not hesi-
tate to inculcate disrespect and contempt
for the constitution and the law, ION the
other.
g If | can help the men Of Yale to
know the value OF our institutions and to
appreciate the danger of accepting every
nostrum that is offered, and OF abandon
ing those foundations without which our
government could not have been, | will
be thrice content, FIX.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
Killed In Hotel Gas Explosion

A telegram was received here Monday
stating that Howard Findley and his room
mate were killed in hotel in St. Louis,
by an explosion. Mr.. Findley is the son of
j. G. Findley Of near Bellngton, and was
on his way home from Canada where he
had been employed for about year.
He was 20 years of age.
1t is not known who the roommate
was. The remains will be brought to
the home of his father for burial. The
body is expected in on this evenings
train. Funeral arrangements not yet
made.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
Stated That $4,000 Was offered
To Release Of Harry Thaw

ALBANY, N. r., Feb, 21.-A New
York lawyer whose identity is not as yet
matter of record offered DR.. John Rus
sell, Superintendent $4,000 for the re-
lease of Harry Thaw from the Mattewan
Insane Asylum. This was only one Of
the many sensational features OF the evil
dence brought out this afternoon before
Governor Suffers committee of inquiry.
Before the committee brought its sitting
to close the name of Governor Sulzer
had been brought in as one OF those who
desired Thaw's release. This Governor
sulzer followed with prompt denial
Elk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27

]. Nj. Gribble, OF West Union,
was here Tuesday attending the stock
holders business meeting Of the Kane
and Keyser Hardware Co.. and left on
the night train to visit his son, Dr. Oak
Gribble, at Mill Greek.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27
Surprise Your Friends

For foui weeks regularly use DR.
Kings New Life Pills. They stimulate
the liver, improve digestion, remove
blood impurities, dimples and eruptions
disappear from your face and body and
you feel better. Begin at once. Buy az
Grant Graham's.
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Literary

There will be literary at the Hunters
Fork School house saturday night March
8, 1918.
Question. Resolved That Woman
should quit the professions and resume
her God intended vocation of wife and
mother.
Affirmative Negative
w. A. Street Jas. Bennett
Rob't Cade Jas. Wilson
Lair Sturm VIM. Cross
Junior debate.-Resolved the Negro
has been more cruelty treated by the
white man than the Indian.
Z Affirmative Negative
2. T.. Bennett Howard Cross
r. R. Cross Fred. Polling
Aston Price P. L. Cross.
Committee.
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GIFTS FOR TAFT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-As token
OF their esteem prominent society women
Of the capital tonight presented President
Taft with rare pearl scarf pin and Mrs.
Taft with diamond necklace OF pure
white stone. The gifts, which were in
the nature of farewell remembrances Of
the Tafts were a circle of close friends.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27

Miss Irma Dale Keller, OF MiddIebourne,
ia here the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Q. J.
Broadwater, and brother, Mr.. S. T.
Keller.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-27

Arthur sinsel, Of Sugar Greek, was
here Wednesday buying house material
for the new home he has under con-
struction.
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