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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
WILSON PRESENT NEED

WASHINGTON; May 81. AT this
writing it is entirely conceivable
that President Wilson may need
the support Of some Progressives
or progressive Republicans to pass
his tariff bill. If four Democrat
ic Senators should oppose the bill
that would be enough to negative
tina party majority. tits known
certainly that the two Democratic
Senators from louisiana will
vote against the bill. The one
avowed Progressive Senator,
Poindexter of Washington, is ex-
pected to vote for the bill. Sen
tor La Toilette has been ostenta-
tious in public avowals of his pur-
pose to aid President Wilson in
every way, but he has not said
wether or not he will vote for the
tariff bill, and in preliminary
skirmishes he has aided Penrose
and opposed the Democrats. 1t
is hard to conceive time when
President Wilson shall need Sen
ator La Follette's aid SO much as
right now.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
BRYAN PROCLAlMS NEW
LAW FOR DIRECT ELEC-
TON OF SENATE
USED FOUR PENS

WASHINGTON, May 81. In the
presence Of a notable company,
including many legislators who
had to do with its adoption, Sec
Rotary Bryan today signed the
formal announcement of the
seventeen amendment to the con-
stitution, providing for the direct
election Of senators.
Former Representative Harry
st. George Tucker, of Virginia,
chairman of a committee Of the
fifty-second congress, having
charge of the first direct election
of senators resolution that pass
ed the house; Representative
Rucker, Of Missouri, chairman of
the committee in the sixty-second
congress, which had charge Of the
resolution which finally was
adopted, and Senator Borah, who
championed the change in the
senate, were present, as was Mrs.
Bryan.
Secretary Bryan used four pens
to sign the proclamation. The first,
which he used to write William"
went to Mr.. Tucker; the second,
with which he wrote Jennings,
was given to Mr.. Rucker. the
third, with which he wrote Bry-
an" he kept for himself, and that
with which he wrote the date he
delivered to Senator Borah.
To those assembled Mr.. Bry an
expressed his qualification at be-
ing the official to proclaim the
constitutional change.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
BEl-NoTor. ". THURSDAY, JUNE ), 1913.
PHENOMENAL SUM


CHARLESTON, w. Va. May
"a. An indication of Charles
tons prosperity is seen in the high
price of of real estate in this city.
$120, 600 The highest price
ever paid for d piece of property
in Charleston was the consider
alton paid by William G. B. Moore
to Mrs. Isis Snyder for property
with a 51-foot frontage on Capt.
toll street and 120 feet depth.
The deed was recorded at the
county clerks Office yesterday.
The property is located on the
east side of Capitol street and
takes in the two buildings just
below the Citizens National Bank
at the Quarter street corner. 1t
is one of the most valuable pieces
of inside real estate in the city
for business purposes. Charles
ton Gazette.
Mrs. Snyder is a sister to Dir.
A. II. Woodford and Mrs. John A.
Robinson, two of Belington's
well-known and successful citi-
zens, who own some valuable
property in Belington. Who
knows but some day they may be
making deals in Belington equal
ing that of their sister, Mrs. Sny-
der. Ed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
Landslide.

Last week after the heavy rains
portion Of the big "A" hill slip
ped down into the pike, and on
to the B. 60. track. The pike was
made impossible for day or two
until S. M. Polling, the Road Su-
perintendent opened up a passage
between the tracks and pike by
using old slabs and making
temporary bridge. The place in
the pike where the mud and water
accumulated is now about three
feet higher than formerly and
made a fill that was needed, and
as soon as this died up it is
thought will make a very good
b led for road.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
DISTANCE WIRELESS TELEPHONE

Between Berlin, Germany, and
Nienna, Austria, last week a new
record was made in wireless tele-
phony, when Ordinary converse
lion and music was distinctly
heard from the one city to the
other, a distance of 425 miles.
High-frequency apparatus was
used, in conjunction with micro
phones. The messages trans
mitted by the waves were convey
ed to the ear by means of regu-
lar receiving telephone apparatus.
These tests were so successful
that the company backing the
system is now seeking station
$50 miles distant from Berlin,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
Wife Has Husband Arrested, Jury
Decides in Favor Of DEPENDENT

Ike Golden was arrested Mon
day morning at Mclean station
about 2 miles north of town, on
a warrant sworn out by his law
full wife, Maud, 1t appears that
she was being neglected and was
in need Of the comforts and
necessities of life, so as a last re-
sort sought the law for relief.
Ike some weeks ago secured some
money by legal process from G.
V. Ward, and naturally Mrs. Col
den felt that she and their chill
dren should share a portion of it.
Ike left about May 18th and sup
posed to have gone to Clarksburg
for work. About a week ago he
returned, but had no outward in
clination Of going back to live
with Maud, his lawful wife, in
stead made his headquarters else
where.
This didn't suit Mrs. Golden so
she took legal steps, and the ar
rest followed Ike was about to
be placed in Jail to await trial,
but Dollie e. Huntington goes
his bond; the trial then comes up
Tuesday with Attorney Musgrave
for the plaintiff, and Attorney
Viquesney for the defendant. A
jury was impaneled, and after
listening to witness after witness
and hearing the oratory Of the
attorneys, this jury decided in
favor of the defendant for the
reason that there was insufficient
evidence brought before them.
This didn't go very well with
public opinion - it seems to be the
opposite from the decision of the
jury, and many remarks are be-
ing heard about town concerning
the case.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
PROGRESSIVES CHECK REUNION tai K

At another public caucus the
Progressive in congress Wednes-
day Of last week unanimously
went on record as being opposed
to every suggestion Of an alliance
or amalgamation with the Repub-
lican or any other party, and a.
doped resolutions inviting PRO
gressive men and women of all
parties" to join the Progressive
cause, which stands for social
and industrial justice for every
man, women and child in this
great nation, and as a living pro-
test against the evil influence of
special privilege
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
DEFICITS FOUND IN
P. 0. DEPARTMENT
Claim Service SeIf-Supportng Shown 10
Be False
BURLESON REPORT
Former Officials Methods Reduced Morale
And Efficiently

WASHINGTON, May 81. That
the post office department was
not self-supporting under the adj
ministration of Postmaster Cen
eral Hitchcock, despite the wide
ly spread announcement to that
effect; that the morale and eff
cheney of the department were
sacrificed to a ruthlessly enforced
policy of false economy for the
sole purpose of making show
ing" and that just before the
inauguration of the new admin
istration this policy was reversed
are all charged in statement
issued today by Postmaster Cen
erel Burleson.
The substance Of the claim of
the Hitchcock administration was
that a deficiency of approximately
SIT, 500, 000 in 1909 had been
eliminated, and that a surplus of
over $500, 900 was attained for
the fiscal year 1911. The reports
of the survey" are declared to
show, on the contrary, that at no
time has there been legitimate
surplus in the postal revenues
since the fiscal year 1888, and
that instead of a surplus of APP
proximateIy $3.50 in 1911
there was, in fact, an actual de-
ficiency of considerably more than
three-quarters of of a million
dollars.
A discrepancy Of 1924, 521. 80
was found in 1909; $3.50, 1923. 40 in
1910, 1874, 423. SO in 1911, and 500,
1921 in 1912. 1t is pointed out
by the committee that the publish
ed financial reports of the depart
ment stated the revenues and
the cost of the service in dissimil-
ar, and therefore Incompatible
bases. Revenues of the postal
service are almost entirely collect
ed in cash, and consequently re-
late properly to the fiscal year
for which the report is made.
But, the committee finds, it has
been the practice to compare
these only with payments actually
made during the fiscal years, re-
CARELESS Of obligations incurred in
that year but not to be paid until
succeeding years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN FOOTBALL
SCHEDULE FOR 1913 COMPLETED

fSpeciaD
Buckhannon, May 30th. To-
day the Wesleyan Football Sched-
uls for 1918 was announced here
by Manager Stansbury. 1t con-
tains nine games and still has one
open date.
Last fall the Wesleyan team
swept everything before it win
ming every game played, among
the teams being defeated being
that of West Virginia University,
and scoring 374 points to Ia for
its opponents. This year a larger
Schedule was arranged and while
it is expected that some of the
games will be lost still a better
team is anticipated and a head
fight will be made in every con-
test,
The Schedule follows:
Sept. 27 Carlisle Indians at Car
lilse, Pa.
Oct. a. Chenille Normal at
Buckhannon, w. Va.
Oct. II Open.
Oct. Is West Tiaginia Univer-
sity at Fairmont.
Oct, % Marietta College at
Buckhannon.
Nov. l Bethany College at
Buckhannon.
Nov. 8 Georgetown University
at Washington, D. c.
Nov. Is Pennsylvania Univer-
sity at Buckhannon.
Nov. % Washington & Jeffer-
son College at Clarksburg.
Nov. n Marshall College at Hunt
ington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05

Nobody Knows II, Even If II Does
Weigh 20 Tons.

NEW YORK, June 2. Capt.
Charles H. Thompson's twenty
ton fish, caught off Miami, Fla,
a year ago yesterday, attracted
many persons to the New Jersey
Central railroad terminal at Cum
munipaw, yesterday, where the
fish lay on freight lighter wait
ing to be taken over to Man
haitian. 1t is to be placed in a
museum.
The fish, which was known to
scientists, was stuffed by J. S.
Wambeth, Of the Smithsonian in
stitution. 1t came from Savannah
last week on a coastwise steamer.
1t was captured after thirty
nine hour fight in which five har-
poems and Isl bullets were used.
1t required five days to kill it. 1t
towed a thirty-ton yacht some
times as fast as forty-five miles
an hour. 1t is forty-five feet long.
1t has several thousand teeth. 1t
has no scales, but has hide three
inches thick. Elk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
English Warning to Japan.

What is regarded as aninspired
editorial in the London Standard
last Wednesday warns the Japan
ese that if they should insist on
making the California exclusion
act one of race and national hon
or, they must not expect Great
Britain to stand with them against
the United States.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
BALKAN STATES SIGN PEACE TRENTY.

Under the extreme pressure
exerted by the powers, the four
warning Balkan states and Tur-
key brought their quarrel to a
peace basis on Friday in London,
where the treaty submitted by
the powers was signed by the
several representa- tives of the
states at war.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05

Results are certain if you
advertise in the PROGRESSIVE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05

Rev. G. J. Boppel, a former
pastor of the Presbyterian
Church stopped off here this
evening to meet his many friends.
He gave a most interest talk at
the church this evening of the
opportunities and possibilities of
the extreme northwest. He is
now on his way to his home in
Washington State.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-06-05
Editor Retracts SANDER
On Roosevelt
Says Article Published on RumOr. and
Declares He's Sorry
7. R. AGREES TO 6 cts. DAMAGES

MARQUETTE, Mich, May 81.
George A. Newett, the Ishpem-
ing editor who published charges
that Theodore Roosevelt curses
and gets drunk frequently, went
on the stand today in Roosevelt's
$40, 900 damage suit against him
and retracted the SANDER.
With Colonel Roorevelt's con-
sent a nominal verdict Of six cents
damages was returned.
Newett Admits His Mistake
up to the time of this trial |
had believed that the statements
made in the article which | pub
lished were entirely warranted.
But in the face Of unqualified
testimony of so many distinguish
ed men, who have been in posi-
ton for years to know the truth,
| am forced to the conclusion that
| was mistaken.
4 am unwilling to continue to
assert that Mr.. Roosevelt actually
and in fact drank to excess. AS
a publisher of a newspaper ! have
never knowingly done injustice to
any man, and neither / nor any
Of my attorneys is willing now to
make or continue the assertion Of
an unjust charge against the
plaintiff in this case.
I'VE have reached the conclus-
ion that to continue, expressly or
implicitly, to assert that Mr..
Roosevelt drank to excess or &C
tually became intoxicated, as set
forth in the article, would do him
an injustice.
Since publishing the article /
acted honestly and in good faith,
/ propose at this time and
throughout the remainder of the
case to occupy like position. My
position throughout the introduc-
ton Of my defense is and will be
that in the publication | acted
in good faith and without NAL
ice"
The plaintiff then, in person,
asked the judge to instruct the
jury to bring in merely nominal
damages.
Roosevelt Is Content
Before instructing the jury
Judge Flanagan turned to Col
onel Roosevelt, who made the fol-
lowing statement to the court:
Your honor, in view of the
statement of the defendant | ask
the court to instruct the jury that
| desire only nominal damages. !
did not go into this case for money
| did not go into it for any yindic-
tive purpose.
+" went into it and, as the
court said, ! made my reputation
at issue, because | wished once
for all during my lifetime,
thoroughly and comprehensively,
to deal with these ISLANDERS so
that never again will it be poss-
ible for any man in good faith to
repeat them. / have achieved
my purpose and | am content"
Nominal damages means 6
cents under the laws of Michigan
and no costs.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-17

balances It. He had the irlpudence
to sneer at what he called eaters Of
dead flesh"
"A waiter?" inquired Aunt Jane.
"Mr HerbIdge, goose!" said Mrs.
Merriwid Wouldn't that give you
the shock Of conclusion? He re-
marked that no caruivorous creature
could attain to spiritual heights, or
even to high order OF mentality. I
asked him how long he thought
would have to abstain from dead flesh
to climb to his intellectual level, and
he said he was talking generally.
said he was talking foollshly.
"T never heard that Nebuchadnez-
Ears mentality was improved when
he became vegetarian says to
him, says |. Not that have anything
against vegetables when they aren't
turnip.heads, proceeded, in tones of
blighting sarcasm I approve OF beans
in moderation and In conjunction with
pork, and as n supplement TO roast
turkey, I'm strong for cranberry sauce
or chestnut dressing | told him. No
body ever heard me say word
against cabbage or carrots when they
are chaperoned by canod beef or boil
ed ham, and rice goes well with chick
en- la creole continued; but when
1t comes to leaving the meat out of a
meal and still calling It a meal, :
raise my voice In protest and beg to
be excused Such were my words
Believe me, auntie. there arc even
people who don't like hroiled lobster.
but | could never learn TO love one
of them"
Don't you think he likes it," asked
Aunt Jane.
Hes no cannibal." replied Mrs-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-17

seemed to Turk an undercurrent OF
amusement in her attitude toward him.
He came suddenly to u resolution.
I'm going TO throw myself upon
your mercy, Mrs. Durham" he said.
Il should have had to do 30 anyway.
but | hoped to win your confidence
first. 1t is a desperate chance. But
1t is my only chance. | want you to
let me keep up the pretense."
THAT you are my husband" she in.
quired in establishment.
so far as the other passengers are
concerned" he answered. 1T Ia a
matter of life and death to me--and |
don't want to die. 1t is not that | am
q coward. but--well. life is always
sweet, suppose"
Come and sit over here" she an.
swered. His head was bowed and he
did not see the sudden recognition
the sudden look OF horror upon her
face.
Let me tell you all before you say
word Richmond continued. Can
you imagine that man may be. at one
moment. u respected citizen, with a
life career before him, and, five min.
utes later, man with the brand Of
Cain upon his forehead II you can,
look at me, and you will see such a
man.
Two days ago | had dined at
Princess restaurant, in Piccadilly.
strolled up toward Hyde Park in the
evening. enjoying the summer air and
thinking OF my future. ! had used life
successfully; ! was becoming known
as leader. at the bar. Everything
seemed roseate. | had reached Hyde
Park before was aware of 1t, and
entering. ! seated myself upon a
chair. AS sat there, concealed by
n tree from passers by. a hanson
stopped A man and a woman In eve
ming dress got out. The man was mad
with excitement; the woman was
calm.
HE was talking like a maniac
threatening her, apparently. could
not help overhearing what he said; &c
have risen would have attracted his
attention and put the woman to great
e. humiliation. And It happened toe
quickly for me to make up my mind
whether to stay or go.
81 gathered that they were husband
and wife. He wanted her to divorce
him and she refused. She had con
scientious scruples. II seemed. He
was infatuated with another woman
He pleaded, swore. RACED at he;, usins
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-17

Jefferson City.-While two young
women OF Jefferson City. one of them
married, were swimming in the Nc
reau at Idylour park here. a m!schiev-
Gus or malicious man burned the
clothing of one of the women and she
was compelled to make the trio back
to the city clad In gunny sack and
a coat While the women were doing
some fancy swimming the smell OF
burning cloth smote their nostrils
They hurried to the shore to find the
clothing Of one consumed by fire. A
gunny sack finally was found. which,
with a coat, served as covering for the
unfortunate swimmer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-17
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BLOW IN The DARK
How Strange Trick Of Fortune
Offered Avenue of Escape
for Murderer.
BY JOHN r. ADAMS,

Mrs. Edith Durham bowed slightly
to the gentleman who took his seat
beside her at her table aboard the
transatlantic steamship. The card
upon his plate read Mr.. Durham.
and evidently the steward had mis-
taken him for her husband. She
smiled little at this. because her hus.
band was not accompanying her to
New York. They had purchased
tickets. but an Unforeseen accident
had prevented him from accompanying
her. Her interest in the stranger who
so calmly usurped John Durham's seat
was therefore awakened.
Their conversation was of the usual
polite, fragmentary order common to
ocean travellers at their first meal. The
second meal, next morning. found
them almost alone at the table. for a
stiff gale had kept the others below.
This time they discovered mutual
friends and interests In London.
They paced the deck together, and
1t was In the late afternoon when
Edith DURHAM turned suddenly upon
her companion.
Does 1t strike you as ordinary"
she asked. that you have not told me
your manner"
'My manner" inquired the man, taken
aback MY name is-James Rich
mond."
Il asked" said the woman coldly.
because / fancy most people in the
first cabin believe that you are my hus'
band. And" she continued, ut seems
to me that you have done nothing to
dispel that belief You have not only
taken Mr. Durham's seat, but you have
kept at my side in an ostentaious
manner
MIR. Durham ia not aboard this
ship" replied the other quietly.
And pray how do you know that?'
she demanded.
Richmond looked at her keenly. De
spite the severity OF her tones there
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-17
LAST WEEK MOST FAVORABLE
FOR FARMERS IN MISSOURI.
THREE FINE RAINS.
BUMPER CORN CROP POSSIBLE
Alfalfa and Glover to Supply More
Harvests-Wheat Turning Out
Well, But the Dat Crop Seems
to Be a Failure.

Jefferson City.-Last week was the
most favorable of the year for crops
In central Missouri Three fine rains
fell and nearly all the scars left by
the drought OF May and June nave
been obllterated.
Pastures have been renewed, gar
dens are productive again and the
farmers are happy over the bettered
prospects for a fine crop OF corn.
Wheat being threshed Is turning
out better than expected, both as to
quantity and quality. Farmers who
figured on Is to 16 bushels to the acre
are getting IS.
The only unhappy ones are those
farmers who during the dry days
shipped all their surplus stock to mar.
ket on the theory there would be no
pasture and feed for them.
The corn crop Is clean, well cult.
waited, of fine color and stalk, and
continuation of last weeks conditions
would mean n bumper crop.
Alfalfa and clover were benefited
greatly by the rains and will supply
one or two more fine harvests.
Some farmers have taken advantage
OF the rains to begin breaking ground
for the fall wheat seeding. The r'a-
jority, however, are still busy with
cultiyating corn planted late.
The oat crop is a total failure. Cow.
mems are hpinr RDWn in many niaceg
for forage.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-17
Convict Perfects Inventions.

Jefferson City.-James Monroe. a
st Louis convict. paroled by Gov Ma.
jor to Rev Edward A. Fredenhagen,
of Kansas City, has perfected three
Inventions during the six years he
has been in the prison. There is
merit in each of them, he thinks, and
his first endeavor after he gets on
his feet will be to push them. One OF
his inventions is a door finisher, or
six.drum twin sander, which, he says
will more than double the output OF
door factory. Another OF his inven
tons is an automatic headlight for 10.
comotives, and fish plate for rail.
road tracks. Patents for these will be
applied for as soon as Monroe can
raise sufficient money to pay the fees
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-07-17

jefferson Clty.-Questions affecting
the rates under the maximum freigat
rate law undoubtedly will come before
the public service commission for
rulings The commission received a
letter from Charles Rippin, traffic
commissioner for the St Louis Mer-
chants exchange, saying that the rail
roads were preparing to make the
rate higher for through traffic than at
present, when two roads handle the
shipments. The exchange contends
that when shipment is turned over
from one road TO another, 1t can be
treated as an initial shipment, and the
higher rate per mile permitted, in
stead OF the through rate per mile,
which Is considerably lower. and also
that the roads are contending for re.
consignment charges for switching,
The commission undoubtedly will mold
that the through rates prevail on such
shipments.