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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
BURNER FOR ALCOHOL LAMP
Particularly Adapted to Consume,
and Facilitate Formation and Dis
trioution of vapor

a burner for an alcohol vapor lamp,
invented by B. lglesias of Santo Do
mingo. Dominican Republic, is de-
scribed by the Scientific American as
follows:
The invention relates particularly to
burners adapted to consume alcohol
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Electricity generated in Sweden is
delivered in Copenhagen

ElGCtIlClty generated III oW0uGu Is
delivered in Copenhagen.
Canada now has about one tele-
phone for each 20 persons.
Wooden molding to hide electric
wire is prohibited in New York.
There are now more than two mil.
lion farmers in the United States us
ing the telephone.
There are more than $500 books on
electrical subjects in the Library OF
/. Congress at Washington.
A company has been formed in Co
penhagen that will make it business
to clean and disinfect telephones
Cartons for lights and for electro,
chemical purposes are being made
from tar by new Swedish process.
That wireless teIephoning to and
from automobiles ia possible has been
proved by Los Angeles experimenter.
Most of the light rays from metal
lie filament electric lamps are radi.
sated at right angles from the fila
ments.
There are now over two million far
mers using the telephone. Over hun
dred thousand farmers installed the
telephone last year.
Wireless telegraph outfits will be
carried by the sledge parties of the
American expedition soon to start on
an arctic exploration trip.
acknowledgements ironers for fat
pieces, such as sheets, table cloths
towels, etc, are now being made In
sizes suitable for the home
Ten of the most powerful electric 10
comotiyes ever built, capable Of haul
ing 1000 ton trains at speed OF sd
miles an hour, have been ordered by .
railroad f~r use at it's New York ter
minal.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1914
WEST VIRGINlA'S INTEREST in
THE CENTENNIAL or THE
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER

One hundred years ago when
the British We're on their way to
Washington. three of the banks
OF Alexander, Vitginia, offered
TO lean the Government $50, 600
for the construction Of more de-
fences for the district. The
money was accepted but nothing
Was done at Fort Washington, II
miles down the Potomac on the
Maryland side. In the War of
1872 the stirring events in Vir-
ginia and in Maryland occurred in
1914. From the first, Virginia
was heartily in favor of the con-
flict and contributed men, money
and measured towards its sue
cess. 1t is deeply interested in
the Centennial which Baltimore
will hold next September. The
date of this Celebration is set for
the Battle of North Point and the
Bombardment of Fort McHenry.
in which Virginia troops took
part. The popular result Of those
stirring days was the birth of
the Star-Spangle Banner, which
by executive order has become
the National Anthem in both
Army and Navy. Francis Scott
Key, who wrote the lyric, was
seeking to obtain the release Of
his friend and was on British
ship. He was detained during
the bombardment and the an
them was the inspiration of his
experience. When daylight APP
peared he saw the flag was still
flying over the Fort and wrote
the lines on the backs of old en-
~velopes. The song became i'm
mediately successful and so it
has continued through the years
until it is known as the Ameri-
can anthem. Baltimore's Gel
ebration will comprise week,
beginning Sunday, September
9Th and ending the following
Sunday. On the first Sunday
there will be patriotic services in
the churches and musical festi-
val in Druid Hill Park. Monday
will be day of welcome to, dis
tinguished visitors, for the UNI
Yelling of tablets by patriotic
societies and the arrival of the
ship Constellation and the
fleet which the Navy has prom
ised to send, with a general
illumination of the City in the
evening and band concerts in
every part of the City. Tuesday
will be Industrial Day, with a
parade and the ILLUMINATION
of the City in the evening. On
Wednesday. Fraternal Orders
will hold their procession and
they are expected to make the
greatest demonstration in their
history. Thursday will be the
Municipal and Athletic day. with
parades and contests and in the
evening there will be the most
gorgeous historical floats ever
witnessed in America. Friday
viii be given to the Military par
ade Of the Army and Nayy and
the National Guardsnen. West
Virginia has offered to send some
OF its best troops. This will be
followed by banquet to the Pres
ident of the United States ard his
Cabinet. to the Government Of the
different States and to the visi-
ting-officers Of the Militia and Of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
For PeelInc Pot.toe.

For peeling potatoes in large guam.
titles a carborundum-lined steel cylin-
der has been invented. against the
inside OF which the tubers are wAirIed
by revolving bottom plaAs.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
Modern War Aeroplanes.

So successful machine for war
purposes has the aeroplane proven
that the French army has attached
expert machinists to its aerial corps
and has equipped a huge motor truck
as complete machine shop for max
ing repairs in the field.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

passed the rope, as well as through
the sheave holes Of each lower block
---an arrangement which is intended to
keep the blocks from capsizing, SAYS
the Popular Mechanics A wooden
scantlfng of proper length is also pass
ed from one lower block to the other
through each tackle, thus preventing
both tackles from twisting.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
n 0 TIcE:
To the land owners Of I

10 Cne Ianu owners OF 6H q
County:
You are hereby kindly asked to
remove your fencing off Of the
right of way of the County Roads
as it is impossible to build roads
without room, as the law requires
me to remove all obstruction out
OF the County Roads.
ELLSWORTH WILSON.
County Road Engineer.
Adv. 4t.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

When man leaves town to go to
another town he never gets job, he
always accepts position.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
Advertising Rates on Application.

Items and news items are cordially in
vitei The correspondence name and
alires. must in all cases be given MS an
evidence Of good faith, but will not be
s.nt't,shed if specially requested.
We will not he responsible for the
views of correspondents.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

You can't make a woman believe it
is wrong to gamble as long as her hus-
band quits winner
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

A man doesn't have to know that he
is engaged to girl as long as he
knows 1t.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

Entered az second class matter June 49,
1912 at the Post Office at Reliugton, w
Va under the Act of March 3, 1879
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

A man who has too much sense to
carry limburger cheese around in his
pockets will often soak his clothes
with cheap perfumery and imagine he
smells good
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
MUFFLED KNOCKS

Lots OF Giris know that tho prettAsst
apple isn't the sweetest
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

Nobody is more interested in the Of
fetal count than the men who bet on
the result
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

Most of the European armies have
been fighting imaginary battles. Is
the real thing too slow in coming?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05
PosTMARKs

The black cell OF the nearest prison
is the place for the black hands.
It's going to be just like an "old
home week." SO keep on hanging out
the flags.
Nobody is more interested in the of
ficial count than the men who bet on
the result
The city was as enthusiastic as a
big reception committee when the sun
reappeared.
Most of the European armies have
been fighting imaginary battles. Is
the real thing too slow in coming?
An Ohio preacher says Billy Sun
days methods take people away from
the churches. Use slang and check
assertions.
1t is said that Felix Diaz has been
feeling out sentiment abroad in the
voy. The job finished. he goes back.
Because Secretary Daniels adver-
tises for a secondhand coach com
ment is being made as to the all
around inadequacy of cabinet salaries.
Time for Uncle Sam to scratch his
head
The pastors are back from their va
cations and the dance halls are re-
opening. Take your place, gentlemen.
Detroit Journal
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

The city was as enthusiastic as a
big reception committee when the sun
reappeared
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

It's going to be just like an "old
home week." SO keep on hanging out
the flags.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

There was no such thing as the high
cost of living in the good old days
when a man who owned high step
per and buggy was looked upon as
a millionaire.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

The black cell OF the nearest prison
Is the place for the black hands.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

When the Nice Young Man has
reached the hand-holding stage and
sticks around until midnight, father
always starts something by yelling
downstairs and ordering Daughter to
tell the milkman to leave three quarts.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

Every moving picture man knows
that the audience wouldn't know a
horse was galloping across film I'M
less turnkey back Of the screen
slapped two cocoanut shells on a
plank.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

There was a time when boy
thought he. was wealthy If he owned a
pair Of red-top boots. But nowadays
he wants his clothes tailor made and
he won't wear a hat unless 1t is in
style.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-05

In the story books you always read
about the little man hitting the big
bully on the point Of the jaw and
the bully goes down and out. In real
life they take the little man to the
hospital.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-18
FIRE DESTROYS
FOUR HOUSES
ONE WOMAN IN SERIOUS coNDi.
TON AS RESULT OF BURNS
Sustained When She Poured Oh on
Coal Fire 20 Make II Burn Bet
ter-Sur1 Of Money Burned

Fire resulting from pouring oil on
n burning stove caused the destruc-
ton Of four houses at Tiltonville. six
miles above Martins Ferry. yesterday.
resulting seven families becoming
homeless and the injuries Of three
persons Yesterday az noon Mrs.
Andy Christmas poured oil on the hot
ashes IN the stove and an explosion
followed The woman was seriously
burned about the body and was later
removed 10 the Martins Ferry hospital
where last evening her condition was
regarded a. critical
Her daughter. Emma. who was
standing near az the time. received a
badly burned arm. and another woman
who was In the house az the time re-
ceived broken ankle On getting
away from the house. When the
bOarders who were Sleeping in the
NJ stairs heard the explosion they al
once started 10 20 down 20 the first
floor. and found that they were cut of
BY the flames and were forced to
Jump from the second story window
Tho family did not even have time 10
get their belongings out Of tho house.
and they were all destroyed. inciud-
ina n trunk which contained 5000 iu
cash. All Of the families In the al.
joining houses got all OF their house
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TOBACCO MARKET

LotGSNfLLE. Ky. March There
was "a fairly liberal movement on me
local auction breaks this week. consider-
luE that the season has been rearhed
men it De- somewhat hazardous 10 mar
kft tobacco in winter order and a. H. 100
carly Tor redried or sufumer-order weed
The market on the whole was inclined
20 sag. with very little demand Tor to-
bacco IN doubtful condition
ln the hurley division ~ the market
oT.fluFf amounted 60 1.102 hog heads
~ new crop ns compared with IIgs last
N,ek. the percentage 81 hiFh-grade
color ana good lear wa larger than last
Week and the quality ns r. rule showed
Improvement, and The condition was
iarly good. Declines ranging from 3
n &C. per pound - compared with early
POI the year we're IN evidence Tor grades
ceiling above l2c and practically an
hfiEht tobacco. Manufacturer bought
very sraringly and did not enter the bid
ding Tor tobacco in doubtful keeping
order The approach ~ the season.
when warm weather may be expected
nearly always brine with 10 "a decline IN
prices. FOR manufacturer ara usually
tockcd With on The winter order woca
thcv can handle
The market FOR old uurley rejected
me decline Tor new tobacco. All Grades
hglug lower. except sound red oilers.
which on account ~ scarcity are COM
handing hrm prices. old Eurlsy offer
tnEH were fairly large.
Ncw dirk was offered 60 the extent OF
81 hogsheads, made mp almost wnotlv
OF air-curcd leaf IN iugs. the condition
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SY GEORGE NeMANt,s

hold goods out before the flames
reached them
call was sent TO Martins Ferry for
AID. but on account OF the bridge at
Deep Run not being able 10 bear the
weight Of the large truck. II was not
taken 20 the scene. but several OF the
hrcmcn went up In autos and did good
work In assisting the bucket BRIGADE.
At one time the flames were nearly
under control when the course OF the
wind changed and two more houses
were burned 10 the ground before Il
was gotten under control
The houses were the property OF
the Russell Coal company and were
occupied BY miners employed In the
Rcd Bird mine. above Yorkville u
could not be- learned last evening
whether any insurance was carried on
the houses or not, a. none OF tho Of.
hcials could be seen. ~ is expected
that all OF the houses will be rebuilt
az soon az possible.
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Butter, Eggs and Cheese,

NEW YORK. March I7-Butter. un-
stttledt creamery. extras 25h n 26c.
Ilrsts z4M Csc: seconds 22 n 23c; held ex-
iras z5c; firsts 23d 2fc: seconds 2OM
&c; process extras 205a n 2lxc; fac
tory. current make firsts lSn1gibc: sec
Onds ~ a. nc; packing stock. current
make No. 2. ia alec. Cheese. firm
state. whole milk, fall and summer. col
fancy 1sn1Sizc; colored ISL aISSc.
Wisconsin. whole milk. young Amerfcas
lsAc. Eggs. steady; fresh gathered. eX-
tras &c; extra frists 81 nc. ftrsts 20 y n
2iC: seconds zoe; state. PennsvIyants
and nearby hennery whites 23c; gsther-
ed whites 22la " CSC: hennery browns
~ = zSc' mixed eolors 2i q n &c. Flour
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(D-Transfer books close March 2oth
az, 80 cash dividend payable March
t3--Transfer books close Apru 10Th
,or or 10 cash dividend payable
Nll-Transfer books close March 7Oth
tor l1aSo cash dividend payable Arm
O-Transfer books close March o.
TOT lh'e cash dividend payable April
lol--Iranster books close March 2tst
tbl-Tarnsfer books close March g5tb
for ~ = cash dividend payable Anil
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Articles. Open. High. Low. / Close

Cash quotations were az follows:
Rye-No. 3, sec.
Barley-Feed or mixing 80 Csc
Timothy Secd-t3.25mt.75
Glover Seed--t1o .000 10 So
Mess Pork-s2i.62iS
Lard-In tierces. fII.62iz.
Short Ribs-LooSc, sIO.Szia n II 37ih
UNION STOCK YARDS, Pittsburgh
March 5--Cattle-Steady, supply light
Choice tS.sOM 300: prime Ss.s0nSSO.
Shecp-Slow: supply light. Prime
wethers S6.l0Us.25 cufls and commons
5000 $50; lambs S550uS.1O.
Veal Calves-t1O Z. OOnl05O
Hogs-Steady: receipts light. Prime
heaNies. mediums and heavy workers.
fs.15m9.2O. light workers. sg.O5a9iO:
pigs fs.1STs.0o: roughs sS.OogS.35.
CHICAGO. March i7-Hogs. receipts
$4,000; weak: bulk OF sales ss.65as.75:
light sSssgs;7s; mixed ss.t59s.s0;
heavy $3.50 SIS; rough ss.3Ods4B;
pigs sT.isas.so. Cattle. receipts 3.Oo0:
slow: calves. big rs cents lower; beevcs
sI1oas.50; Texas steers t7156s15;
stockers and feeders se.50qs.1o; cows
20. sheep; receipts $4,000; weak: ma
lambs native sT0nTGr.
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Money.

NEW YORK. March 17-Nonev ON
can steady; range soc: ruling rate
e, Closing bid lac. closing asked 20
Ilnc money softer. sixty days "a. N2c.
ninety days "a 3Ac, six months 3LSc.
t0ppcr-Steady. Standard spot 81 4 so
1925 electrolytic ti4g7a14.5O; lake.
NOMINAL casting s1412 Tin-Firun'
spot t3s.10H $3.50. Lead-S3gb0f Ok
Spelter-f5.25U 536. Iron-OtIiet
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r-Transfer books clos. March 90
(2l-Trsnsfer books close April 20 for
y OF Ia cash dividend payable April 80.
(3D-Transfer books close March 20
for y !" cash dividend payable April /.
D-Transfer books close March ~ II
for 80 cash dividend payable April let.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-18
HER CONCESSION

No doubt her dress. cut very low.
Would seem 20 be Just built for show.
Our modcsty. she would not shock n.
so round her neck she wears a locket.
Prom Jusge.
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WHEELING. w. Va, March II. IA
active stocks OF the wheeling market are
corrected daily for The lntsiligsncsr 81
iiowsrd HArl<tt Son. sehmuisaea
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Petroleum

OH CITY, Pa. March i7.-Credit bal
ences 200. Runs li9,t2g, average log
800. shipments 1855 average gO.sii
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Pittsburgh StocIes.

WHEELING. w. Va. March II, IL.
nas active etstsourIt st.seks. corrsctsH
aelly BY A. 4. Masten & Co. bs nh n
ana brokers- National Exchange Bsns
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FINANCIAL.

OF which was not good. in view OF this
season. All grades OF leaf met with n
with an upward tendency. while Jugs
were steady. odds and ends composed
prices realized were about on n par vita
last week.
Sales on the various loose leaf Buriey
markets have dwindled 60 small amounts
and by the close OF the month practiO
ally all Of them will have been closed
for the season.
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STOCKS

- Books close March 20 for :
dividend payable March af.
f2T- hooks close ArrII % f.r ~
dividend payable April qn
o. Books close March 90 To- 4 L. a.
dividend payable April
ffla-F0oka close March gfsf e. ~
cash dividend payable April IsI
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Baron Local Stocks.

WHEELING W. We. March ~. 10.
The following quotations ON tbe nor.
aciiNc stocks OF the Wheeling u1rEef
sIe corrected daily Tor the fntellirencer
~ Geo. w. Baron, local broker. ana n
" Marshall, manager bond department.
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New York Stock Exchange

WHEELING. w. Va. March IL. "a
Range Of active stocks on the Ssv
York stock Exch snGs. corrected daily by
l. E. Mastsn q Co. brokers'
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WHEAT

CHICAGO. March 17.-Sprinkles OF
rain over northern and eastern Kansas
failed to-day to relieve except IN a
transient manner the fear OF a dry
weather scare regarding wheat The
market closed firm at n range varying
from NC off to a shade advance
Corn finished with gain OF y n &c to
&C, oats the same last night and
provisions unchanged 10 ~ q sc up.
Articles. / open. High. Low. close.
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Fidelity Local Stocks.
,WHEEtlNG. W. Va. March NJ IA
corrected daily for the Intsiiirenesr
" he f1deiity Investment Association.
Stocks lp.r A me- =
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GeO.W. Baron s..s. sss IN: :s. %:
STRONGER TONE PERVADED THE
NEW YORK MARKET YESTERDAY

NEW YORK. March IA stronger
tone pervaded the dealings In stocks
today. When trading began there was
nothing In the narrow. uncertain ffuctu-
atoms to indicate that the market would
break away from the monotony OF recent
eoiorless sessions. During the day. how
ever. there was = broad upward move
ment. Gains OF Ito points were at
tained by many representative issues
Inc street was Allied with bullish ru-
mors. most Of them obviously without
: which found widest circulation were TO
me eject that n decision in the railroad
would be announced shortly. and thai
the Mexican situation was at hand.
New Haven was weak at the opening
put rose three points from it's low price
on president Wilson's intimation that
toward settlement Kansas Ms os sns T %sss
t2A. the lowest since 1901 Il recovD
ances that there was apparently no rea-
son why the next dividend payment
should be made. Total sales 1900
The. bond market was irregular. To-
tai sales. par value. s2.ssi.o00.
on call.
,. = Daohs . Co.'S Closing Letter.
NV YORK, March IL. The London
market was still under the influence OF
Ulster question and outside OF a little
bear covering there was very little do
ing In the market. Tho bulk OF the
traders were surprised TO md better
demand for stocks spring up after the
nrst few minutes OF trading: Tho de-
mand for several of the industrials
were surprisingly good. cases in point
were Central Leather. Virginis-Caroiina
eral. a hrmer market for copper metal
of late In London has given domestic
markets encouragement and there Is "A
good prospect OF PRICES hardening here
from latest accounts. The steel trade of
the other hand has fallen back and un-
less there Is a good revival soon dis
appointment will he keen. The equip
ment orders are few and far between
and this is not conductive to encourage
ment. A later rumor that the railroad :
would obtain an increase OF three per-
cent IN the freight rates, this was ef.
feCtfyo In maintaining the carly gains
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Total sales s.73s shares.
New York Curb Market.
WHEELING. W. Va. March II Il.
reported by A. f. Masteu q 90
erand. manager. members New Yorn
Stock Exchange.
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WHEELING TRACTION COMPANY
E T.s CAR schspgLE


PANHANDLE LINE
WHEELING AND wELLSBURQ
Daily Except Sunday.
Wheeling weilsburg
22nd Street. Leaye
wheeling Wellsburs
1890 a. m. ZOO n m
$50 D. m 1900 noon
MouNDsvILLE LINE
WHEELING AND MOUNDSVILLE
Daily Except Sunday.
10th Street Lava
Wheeling MoundsviIie
1000 n. m. I.aO u N,
3:30 y. m
On lines having regular express SER
vice. shipments weighing in excess OF
nifty pounds or large bulk will not be
carried on passenger cars.
ALL IiNES-Daily Except Sunday.
No shipments. except emergency ship
ments OF medicines. Will be carried on
passenger cars between 900 and s:16
p. m