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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
CHANCE FOR SOME INVENTOR.

That black smoke is nuisance and
capable of doing much damage to build
ings and vegetation everybody is aware;
but Professor Harkins has estimated the
waste occasioned by the sootv flue at a
figure that far exceeds any chance guess
His computation fully justifies the scien-
tific investigation designed to prevent
waate and conserve the gases for COM
bustion which are now spouted into the
atmosphere. The Professor states that
the smoke problem costs Chicago fifty
million dollars per year AT the same
rate, the total for the entire country
reaches six hundred million dollars, ex-
elusive Of the wasted fuel, which amounts
to ten per cent. Of all the coal used.
Every householder, therefore, throws
away from fifty to seventy cents worth
of unconsumed fuel with each ton of coal
purchased. The grimy residue darkens
the air and scots the woodwork OF houses
with a caustic that will destroy plants
and even eat into cloth fabrics and steel
nails. The damage and waste are equal
ly needless as is shown by experiments
conducted under the authority Of the
United States Bureau of Mines. Con.
verting coal into gas fuel, one ton gives
two 6 half times as much power as
when used in the ordinary way for the
raising Of steam. When it is considered
that 800, 900, 900 tons of coal are used in
this country each year, the extent Of the
possible saving in fuel may be realized
The black smoke may be utilized. To
get at the ways and means OF better
consumption is the aim of the chemists
now busy in their laboratories tackling a
problem 80 closely connected with the
economy Of our industrial life. They
have succeeded so far as to change coal
into fuel gas, and eliminate the scoty
portion OF the smoke by electricity. That
1000 pounds Of copper goes up the fue
from single smelling works in day
hints the possibilities Of this attempt at
conservation of resources. Besides this,
most destructive agent will be removed,
while fortune waits on some ingenious
inventor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
BARBOUR COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL

The Barbour County Agricultural
School will be held at Talbot Church,
Belington, Route 2, on February 4, b, 8
and Z, 1918, by the College OF Agriculture
! of the West Virginia University.
Twenty-Five lectures ard judging DEM
onetrations in Horticulture, Soil Fertility
and Farm Crops will be given by up-to-
date and practical instructors. Those
who attend are not required to study
lessons or recite them.
On Wednesday evening at 1880 free
meeting will be held by the instructors,
and men, women and children are in
vited TO attend. This is rare and gold
en- opportunity for our people. Member
ship fee for the course, SO cents. For
further information write 9. r. Titlow,
Director of Agricultural Extension, Nor
gantown, w. Va.
Get membership ticket Of Mr.. A. g..
Hathaway, Belington, W. Va.
The following program will be render
ed
TUESDAY.
300 am.-Soil Fertility, Soil Problems.
1000 a. m.-Farm Crops, Corn I'M
provement.
HOO a. m.-Horticulture, Starting the
Orchard.
100 p. m.--Farm Crops, selecting,
storing and testing seed corn.
200 p. m.-Soil Fertility, Drainage and
Tillage.
300 p. m. -Horticultur Pruning.
WEDNESDAY.
900 a. m.--Soil Fertility, humus and
rotation.
1000 a. m.-Farm Crops, corn COM
parison; two ear samples.
100 p. m. Horticulture, orchard fer
tility.
200 p. m.--Soil Fertility, Nitrogen and
Legumes.
300 p. Horticulture, orchard in
sects and diseases.
THURSDAY.
800 a, m.--soil Fertility, barnyard
manures.
1000 a. m.-Farm Crops, Corn judg-
ing; FIVE ear samples.
100 p. m.-H horticulture, sprays and
spraying.
200 p. m.--soil Fertility, commercial
fertilizers.
800 D. m.-Horticulture, propagation
FRIDAY.
900 a. rn.-Soil Fertility, fertilizer buy
ing and home mixing.
1000 a. m.-Farm Crops, meadows and
pastures.
HOO a. m.Horticulture, fruit judging.
100 p. m.-Farm Crops, Alfalfa and
Soy Beans.
200 p. m.-Soil Fertility, lime.
800 p. m.--Horticulture, packing and
marketing fruit.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Nothing Slow About Session.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 20.--A riot
broke out in th House of Representatives
of the Wyoming legislature to day, when
Speaker Pratt and Speaker pro tenn Wood,
both claimed the right to preside A vi
olent fight between them which was IN
terrupted by othter members took place
The scene of violence lasted three quar-
tiers of an hour, there being two separate
encounters.
When Pratt started to resume the chair,
Wood sat in the place until Pratt grasp
ed him by the shoulder and threw him
off the platform. Wood arose and rush
ed back at Pratt, but Chaplain Davidson
and others held them apart. WELDING
the gavel which he had secured in the
melee. Wood held that the House was
adjourned. Having the prestige of the
speakers chair, Pratt used a paper weight
as a gavel, and called the sergeant-at-
arms to close the doors. He called for a
roll call on an appeal motion, and stand
ing over the chief clerk, with gavel in
hand, Pratt forbade call of the roll.
Pratt attempted to get his own chair, and
when Representative Sproul who hitherto
had been closer to Pratt in counsel than
anyone else, was kicked in the stomach,
luther violence was prevented.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
ASKS HITCHCOCK ABOUT
BABY BY PARCEL POST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The mail.
ing of babies by parcel post is real in.
FAINT industry which Postmaster General
Hitchcock is asked to froster
In the circumstances of his bochelor
hood, Mr.. Hitchcock is considering the
calling into consultation of experts in the
transportation of babies, as letter which
he received to-day presents to him a
mail problem with which he is unfamil-
lar. To add to his embarrassment, the
letter contains note Of pathos which ap.
peals strongly to the Postmaster General
This is the letter, as it was phrased and
punctuated =
''Ft. Mcpherson, Ga.
Postmaster General,
washington, d. G.
'ssir have been correspo nding with q
party in Pa. about getting a baby to rails
four home being without One). May ]
ask you what specifications to use in
wrapping so it (baby) would comply with
regulations and be allowed shipment by
parcel post as the express co are to rough
in handling Yours"
As babies, in the opinion of the Post
master General, do not fall within the
category of bees and bugs, he is appre
hensive that he may not be Of assistance
to his correspondent.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Valley and Barker Union Institute.

The teachers OF Valley and Barker dis.
tricts assembled in Belingtou, Saturday,
January IS, 1918, for the purpose OF gain.
ing knowledge, that they may go into
their school rooms better prepared for
teaching.
The first topic discussed was, "can q
poor disciplinarian become good one ?''
1t was taken up and we'll discussed by
Messrs.i L. D. Gross, A. g. linn and j.
Russell Roe. The conclusion OF the
teaching body generally, from the dis
cussion, was that if the teacher had the
following qualifications, he could greatly
improve, or perhaps become good dis
ciplinarian Natural aptitude for teach
ing; Industrious; scholarship; character;
judgment and other qualifications less inn
portant, and anything that the individual
may do to strengthen those qualifications
will better his teaching abilities.
GLOW much home study should be
done by the child ?" was next taken up
and thoroughly discussed by Messrs. /.
L. Dadisman, ], G. Vance, Sherman
Polling, E. A. Hunt, J. 0. Thacker and
Homer Rogers. Some seemed to think
that the child should not do any home
studying, but the discussion brought out
the fact that the child had much better
be at home studying than spending bis
time in idleness, and that the fourth,
fifth and sixth grades should study not
less than one hour, while the seventh and
eighth should study not less than two
hours, and more studying should be done
by all the higher grades.
''How to teach reading in the public
schools was briefly discussed by Miss
Cora Wilson and Marvin L. Gall.
A movement was started to organize
the teachgrs of the county. Supt. Marsh
gave an interesting and convincing talk
on county organization and showed that
there should be one. A vote was then
taken on its feasibility. The vote was
unanimously in favor Of it. Then the
following officers were elected /. L..
Dadisman, president, F. M. Cornwell,
secretary. President Dadisman then APP
pointed the following committee to help
along with the organization : J. Russell
Roe, ]. @. Vance, M. L. Gall, Blachford
Burner and ]. j. Shroyer. Any sugges-
tons that will be helpful in the formation
of this organization will be gladly re-
ceived.
Besides the teachers that have already
been named the following were in attend
ance Messrs. G. W. Jackson, Herbert
Polling, J. M. Mcvicker, Thurman Poe,
o. HI. Gall, w. T. Harris, w. r. Hunt,
Clyde Polling, Albert Newcomb, E. l..
Knight, A. B, Cornwell and H. A. Will
liams. Misses Virginia Allen, Zelma
EIbon, Ollie Idleman, Geneva Guyer,
Myrtle, Winnie and Lille rolton, Jessie
Snodgrass, Osa linn, Ethel Snodgrass,
Gay Boyles and Geneva Gall.
SILENCE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
New Harness Shop.

L. L. Bennett has moved his harness
shop into the Shurtleff building on Grim
avenue. He has employed the old re-
liable harness maker, A. B. Phillips, and
has added good stock which puts them
in position to meet every demand.
This is something for the progress of the
town and Mr.. Bennett surely is entitled
to good patronage. His business has
started out very satisfactory and has good
prospects ahead.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23

sleeping. The boy was taken out by
some Ct the .neighbors unframed, but
the smoke and flames were 80 bad that
they were unable to reach the bed on
which the little girl was sleeping, and she
was burned to death.
When the fireman arrived some one
made way to the bed room and carried
the dead child out. Its face was burned
past recognition and it's shoes and cloth
ing were almost burned off.
There was but little furniture taken out
Of the house. Mr.. Schenk who was not
working, was out in the city some where.
Mrs. Schank, who was taken to the house
Of neighbor, is in very serious condi-
ton. Funeral services will be held at
o'clock at the Baptist Church, Thursday.
Inter Mountain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Barbour County Teachers Association

At the teachers institute held at Bel
ington last Saturday, County Associa-
ton was agreed upon.
The purpose Of this association are as
follows
First.-To relieve the County Super
intendent Of some of his aSdeous duties.
Second.-To bring the country and
town teachers in closer touch in institute
work.
Third. TO create better sentiment in
favor OF education and District Supervis-
ion in Barbour county.
Executive Committee-Ira /. Dadis-
man, President; j. Russell Roe, Marvin
Gall, Blatchford Burner. John J. Shroy,
er, Floyd M. Cornwell, Secretary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
installation Of Officers.

At regular meeting Of Belington
Lodge, No. 125, A. F. & A. NJ, held Jan.
IL, 1918, the following officers were in
stalled for the ensuing year
E. A. Rinehart, W. M; w. B. Shurt-
lift, s. w.; w. q. MoCloud, J. W.; G. M.
Right, s. d.; Fl. d. Thompson, j. d.;
Fred Booth, Tyler; H. I. Brooks, Secre-
tary; B. B. Rohrbough, Treasurer.
Our next regular meeting will be Jan.
9th. Every member of any lodge is cor
daily invited to be present. A smoker
will be given by our new seer etaiy, H. T.
Brooks.
w. G. McCLoUD, Secretary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Straight at It.

There is no use of our cheating around
the BUSH" We might as well out with
t first as last. We want you to try
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the next
time you have cough or cold. There
is no reason SO far as we can see why you
should not do 80. This preparation by
its remarkable cures has gained a world
wide reputation, and people everywhere
speaks of it in the higest terms Of praise.
1t is for sale by Grant Graham. ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
REVOKED
Important Rate Order Held Unjustifable
by the U. 5. Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 2O.-Re-
vocation of an important rate order of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
by the Commerce Court was held unjusti-
fable by the Supreme Court of the Unit
ed States today. The decision was on The
Commerce Courts order multiplying the
action of the Commission in reducing the
freight rate on the Louisville Nashville
Railroad to New Orleans and Pensacola.
Exchange.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Keyser Woman Drinks Acid.

KEYSER, W. Va, January 20
Mrs. L. F. Forman, aged 20, married
less than year, Is in dying condition
here from having swallowed the contents
of vial of carbolic acid tonight, follow
ing quarrel with her husband She is
a daughter of Phil Smith, Keyser, and
with her husband has been working in
the Chinese laundry here. Elk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Accidentally Shot

Otto Hulderman, accidentally shot
himself while hunting last week. He
was coming down off of cliff when his
gun slipped out of his hand and struck 9
rock, causing the hammer of the gun to
strike the firing pin, which discharged
the gun, the load going thru his thumb,
muscle Of his arm and shoulder. Otto is
able to be out and it is thought that bis
injury is not serious.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
School Report.

Report of Progressive school for the
month, ending January 10:
Number enrolled, boys 16, girls IA; per
cent of attendance, boys 81, girls 81.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy: Dossie
and Alison Bartlett. Carlton and Loren
Rinehart, Fred, James and Harold simp-
son, Adrian Rohrbough, Ruth Simpson
and Artie RInehart
There has been eight dollars raised fol
library purposes.
ORION GALL, Teacher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
INAUGURAL BALL
TO BE ABOLISHED
Committee on Arrangements Decides to
Acquiesce in Gov. Wilson'S Wish.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Jan. 20.--"No
inaugural ball' was the vote Of the In
augural Committee here today. Preai-
dent.elect Wilson's expressed desire to
abolish this social function that has been
a feature Of the induction into Office Of
every chief executive since Madison was
acquiesced in by the local committee at
an executive session. Exchange.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
CROWDS

Of people are seen in Lazarus Big De-
partment Store each day. The attraction
seems to be big bargains. Lazarus is get
ting ready to move in the new Scrim-
geour building and is making a great
sacrifice on lots of his wears. Everybody
should make visit to this store and
satisfy themselves.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23

George Rinehart, of Junior, was bus
mess visitor in the city Saturday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23

J. J. Polling, OF Calhoun, WINS in town
Wednesday on business errand.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-16

on hats? This is problem --z'Aasssa -----A>1AA
that cannot solve, only do
know that women will as you would say In the
United States, for the most e1ravagant kinds
hats. But more of this later.
Just now in Paris wondering what effect the
tariff will have the things lovely woman puts
On her lovely head, We are of course not using the
bird of paradise fantasies the
customers from the States What will their placer
Verify There is, in way. no real substitute
for osprey paradise. We must something else
trey Fortunately the ostrich is still left u.s.
barnyard fowl also be depended on. without
fear of the big customs officers
/ sending you this week three hats. which are
trimmed with fantasies OF feathers, that nearly
charming the much-regreted osprey you see
Eiffel Tower effects modish There would
to be no limit TO the height Of these feathers
they considering having holes cut in the of
ghe limousnes that these towers" may
broken. But think that this is just bit af gossip.
These hats made of velvet, plush velours Fre-
uuently the soft Of plush and the brims
of velvet always Of the color, however. It Is
noticeable that many Of our most mondaines
wearing onecoor hats and TO be the last word the
color must be decided contrast to the costume
sonay the hat to be made Of the same fabric the
gown but there many times when approve Of the
contrast
There is the very lovely Rembrandt hat OF mahogany
velour which with dull gray costume The
bri turns smartly upward the face just the Rem
brandt should The very high trimming is Of black and
which reminds OF young corn stalk
lust as interesting is the hat of rough beaver The
rrowp is SOFT the all around Just over the
left eye edge of the brm s placed the green feather
h,ob reminds me of young stalk. With its leaves
all dropping Am not rightg
NV third choice OF hats Is the F1rkn," oosehtting
email affair of black velvet The ribbon drawn about the
prim and IN loose knot with two frnged ends Is
h shade of green. The Eifel Tower feather is black
cA~NS
unourled ostrich
And now Just words in praise OF the very excel
,nt beaddress which include with these hats 1t is
perect Louis XIV bandeau Of old gold cord and pearls
a., h,n nieca of pearls The unusual, not TO say
,ote In this ls the basket Of flowers each
Gov The flowers are small and are the most delicate
naes of blue pink green. There forgetmenota
and roses and yet the whole affair fits the head snusiy
ls it not delightful?
a,as an enthusiastic been these extraVar
es" that must postpone until another time further
S;ssertation ON the "extravag of woman,
~Aooe' =
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-16
By Lady Duff -Gord0n
("lucite."' J


lid woman have hats enough to SATISFY heTE
There Is subtle something about hats which In
spires woman to heights Of extravaganza heights
- which she instinctvely avoids when adding other
lles OF raiment to her wardrobe 1t is most curious
psychological problem this! Why will woman economic
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-08-07
DE- ID

COLE In Hampden, July l6, Samuel Cole of
Deer Isle, aged 3S years.
GREY In Vinahaven, July =, Mrs. Eliza A.
Grey. aged 81 years.
GREENLAw. In Deer Isle, July IL, Charles
H. Greenlaw, aged &c years, l month. II days.
GREEDY. In Yuba City, July 10. Winfield
Scott Greedy. native of Maine, aged "a
years. months and Is days.
HoFFsEs. In Waldobo1o July &C. William
H. H. Hoffses. aged about 70 years
HUTCHINGs In Orland, Aug. S, Melinda t.,
widow of Edward P. Hutchings, aged 76 years,
months.
HEATING In Warren, July 20, Abbie c..
Heating, wife of Edwin Heating, aged IA
wears, months and days.
LEACH. In Rockport, July %, Clarence
Leach, formerly of North Penobscot, aged 6S
years
LORD In Waltham, Mass, July Is, John
Newton Lord, formerly of Bluehill, aged 70
years.
MERRIAM. In North Belfast. August l, Eli
C. Merriam, aged 70 years and months.
NORRIS. In New Brighton. N. Y. at Sailors
Snug Harbor, July %, Cyrus B. Norris, former
ly Of Searsport.
PARK. In Pittsfield, N. H.. July 80. Horace
Park, formerly of Belfast, aged rs years, 5
months and days OBITUARY next week.
SEAvEY. In Rockland. July 80. Kenneth
Douglass, infant son of Walter and Marie INC
Neil) Seavey. aged l month and 70 days.
SELLERS In Penobscot. July "a. Mrs. Rilla
B. Sellers, aged 81 years, 10 months and days.
THOMPSON. In Appleton. July II, Dr.. Charles
D. Thompson, aged 60 years. months, IL days.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-08-07

day, Thursday, ard kta1 the reports from
the comrades of the Gettysburg Anniver
sary.
M. L. Stantial left last Monday for New
Hampshire. where he is employed by the Amer
lean Chemical Agricultural Co. Mrs. Stantia
and son Thomas will leave the last of this
month for Goffstown. N. H., where they will
make their home and where Mr.. S. makes
headquarters.
Brewer Circle gave Mrs. James Nickerson a
birthday surprise party Thursday evening, July
3lst. About 40 were present and the presents
consisted of silver and linen. Rev. VIM
Vaughn made the presentation speech Ice
games enjoyed.
A bad fire started last Sunday in the woods
on the back road to Searsport owned by Nor
man Staples and gained such a Roadway that
the fire company was called and quickly re-
sponded although the fire had burned over
considerable ground. A fire started on the
wood lot owned by Weldon Nickerson the dav
before and it was feared at one time it would
get beyond control 1t burned over several
acres and the help was obliged to throw water
on the shed owned by Geo. 1nnis With much
hard work the fire was gotten nder ntro in
a few hours.
The annual sale and fair held at Trinity
church last Friday night was d, cided success.
Many attended from the city, as has been the
case on former occasions. There was sue
ft1l Ia 4 L, e. E
aprons and household articles, Mrs E. O.
Pendleton having charge of the fancy work
and Mrs. Fran, B. Strout the mystery table,
A table devoted to demonstrating cake recei-
pc was presided over by Mrs. f. N. Towle, and
the recipe sold. Supper was served from 6
to 8, Mrs. A. Snow and MIS-. Byron Rogers
having charge of the kitchen and Mrs. Fred
Kruger of the dining room and Miss Isabel
Towle. Misses Rena and Bessie Black. Miss
Edith Shelton and Mis-. William Vaughan Jr,
waited tables. The menu was ar
excellent and varied one and was DEITY
served. The supper was highly commended
by the summer visitors present. In the even
ing the musical program published in The
Journal last week was finely rendered, each
number bringing encore. The first number
on the program, which was omitted in last
weeks issue. was the Lords prayer, recited by
Stanley knowlton, age 81 years, the son of
Melvin c. knowlton, who responded to a
hearty encore by rendering the "Old Gray
Bonnet on a small violin. This was Master
Stanley's first appearance in public and his
violin solo brought down the house with APP
plause. Although he is master of many recita-
tions he not only learns them but remembers
| them. Everybody pronounced it very en-
| joyable evening. The society netted S35.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-08-07
SHIP NEWS.
AMERICAN PORTS.

New York, July 2s. Sid, schs Ida B Gibson,
Bangor; Mary A Hall. Perth Amboy for St
Johns. N B; 80. ar, schs Wawenock. Rockland;
Edward Stewart, Stockton; sid. schs R Bowers,
Port Liberty for Calais; Hugh de Payens,
Rockland; 81, ar, schs Emily White. Stoning
Calais; Fred Eaton. do; Mamie Saunders, sulli-
van; James H Hoyt. Vinalhaven; Eva May.
Mlbridge; Irene Meservey, Bangor for New
Rochelle; Forest City. Bangor; Aug l. ar. schs
y E Aver. Bangor; Telumsh. do; Mary Weaver,
do; J R Bodwell, Rockland. via Wareham.
Mass; Henrietta Simmons, South Gardiner;
Harriet c Whitehead. Stockton; Elizabeth Gill
bert, Virgins. S C; Emma Angel, Boston: 2,
ar. sch VIM E Downes. New Haven; sid, schs
VIM Mason, Port Reading for Camden. Me: Ed
ward Blake. Miamachi, N B; cid, sch F C
Pendleton, St John. N B; 8. ar. sch J Q Ellison.
stonington; sid. schs VIM Bisbee. Rock!snd;
William H Simmons. Gutenberg for Char.
Black River. ia; s. ar. schs Irene Meservey,
Bangor; Fannie 4 Fay, Stonington.