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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29

to the former where they have been placed in the woods. Boxes are usually occupied by squirrels or mice or remain empty, though I am told that fickers and screech owls have been known to nest In them
 On the edges of clearings and in old orchards and fields these boxes are now used to a considerable extent and this is a hopeful sign of what may be ex- pected later in the forests. For, as the improvement of the forest proceeds. and dead and decayed trees are elmina ted thus approximating German conditions the birds will in all probability take more and more to the boxes, and a decrease in their numbers will thus be prevented Then, becoming habituated to these arti- fcial conditions. and increasing as re- suit of the protection and encouragement afforded them in other ways, there Is good reason to hope that ultimately they can be colonized in much larger mum mbers than are now present under natural conditions in numbers large enough to control. as they do in Germany. many of the inju- rious forest insects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Americans Safe

Washington. August 2S.--Today's dis
 patches to the state department. reporting the safety of Americans In Europe. about whom inquiry hss been made, included
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Paris.-Senator Bourgeois has been chosen president of a committee charged to study questions regarding the pro- visioning of Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Germans Break Through the Enemies Lines Near Arrds. Official German Report Says English, Belgidns
 and French Are In
 Full Retreat

London August 28-(450 a. m)-A dispatch to the Times from Boougne it is asserted that German troops ably cavalry broke through French near Arra in the province of Pas de Calais The French forward with apdity declared and have the situation well hand The dispatch that the allies being arayed swiftly deal with any further attempt to break through the line between Dunlxirk and Lille
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29

Berln August 2sBy wireless the Associated Press by Sayvle L. l. August 28, FAC m Headquarters has sued official report declaring that the western enemy everywhere been defeated and Is in full retreat after struggle
 General Von kuk defeated the English army Maubeuge and renewed the attack today He threatened General Von Bueow and General Von Hagen completely feated the Franco Belgian forces about eight the Sambre and the Namur and the Meuse te and pursuing them the Maubeuge The attack Maubeuge opened by the Grand Duke Al precht o Wurtembug who defeated and the across the Semois and the Mouse.
 The German crown prince is advancing toward the and the of Bavaria repused Nancy and the south
 General Von Hereingen continues the pursuit soutward through the Vosges
 Four Belgian divisions attacking Tuesday and Wednesday from Antwerp have been repulsed losing guns and many p oners, says statement
 The Belgian population participated in the fighting neces statng oppressive The last reserve have been called out to guard communication
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Possibly

He-Ah. darling, could not live with- out you!
 she-why. that's just what papa saysi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29

Paris.-Alexandre Millerand. war min lster in the new cabinet has assumed ms duties With great vigor. One of his lifst acts was to go to headquarters of General Joffre, commander in chief of the French forces, where he conferred ro the military situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29

London,-The perfect of police at Paris mas prohibited the publication of all spe- cial editions of newspapers. according to dispatch to the Reuter- Telegraph com pany No journal will be allowed to pub lish more than three editions daily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
THE CYST OF THE WAR

Fleets of Great Britain and Germany at last have come to grips, and, accord ing to the reports from London. victory lay with the British.
 In d battle with British warships off the island of Helogland in the North sea yesterday the Germans are reported to have lost two cruisers and two tropedo boats sunk, while another of their cruisers and many or their destroyers were badly battered.
 The British claimed not to have suf- fered the loss of vessel and declared there were few fatalities on board the vessels of their fleet. The German cas- ualties were not stated.
 The island of Helgoland, whichi lies 45 miles off the mouths Of the rivers Elite and Weser, always has been re- garded as point of great strategy for the protection of the Kaiser Wilhelm canal and otherwise in the naval de- fense of Germany. Recent reports had 1t that large part of the flower of the German navy lay in the waters ad- jacent to the mouths of the Elbe ahsi Woser and the Kaiser Wilhelm canal
 Paucity of News
 Again last night there was a paucity of news concerning the land warfare in Europe.
 The French war office In statement said laconically that the situation along lines Friday which was the same as if was Thursday. adding that the Ger mans apparently have slackened their march. that was all
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Tokio.--The Second Japanese souadron reports there are no. German ships out side of kiauchau. The squadron drew the fire of the forts. but was not dam aged. The men, it is reported, are in the highest spirits.
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From England there came not even ia word officially concerning the fight ing on land.
 One of the important announcements Of yesterday was made by the Marquis of Crewe in the House of Lords. It was that Great Britain would draw on the native forces in British India to reinforce her armies In Europe. The German forts at Tsingtau fired on two Japanese cruisers reconnoiter- ing off the fortress. one of the cruis- CTS was said to have been damaged. Louvain Burned Louvain, a Belgian town of 5o.000 in- Inhabitants. and with many historic build lngs, is reported to have been burned by the Germans as a nact of reprisai
 for alleged firing on German soldiers by Belgian citizens. The Belpians claim. however, that the people of Lou vain did not commit the hostile act charged. but that it was the Germans themselves who fired on their fellow countrymen M Because of the nonpayment of war levy of s40,000. 900 the Germans, 1t Is said. threaten to seize the famous pie lures and objects of art in the Brussels museums.
 Advices from Chinese coastal cities report the sinking of the German boat destroyer S-90 by the British torpedo boat destroyer Welland and the seizure by the Germans as an act of reprisal chantmen as prizes.
 German reservists are raid to be pouring into Tsintau from various parts of China to all in the defense of the German station.
 
 intrusted Silver with the earrings while she took plunge in the surf. When she emerged she was informed by Sil- Yer that he had lost her valuables. but he promised to make full restitution. The following morning he presented her with earrings which a jeweler told Miss Milikowsky were worth just 3t She had a warrant Issued for Silver and the missing earrings were found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29
Returning Home

Rome, August 2S.-tS:55 D. m, via Paris 12:S0 a. m., Saturday. "A dis patch from Vienna says that during the day Henry S. Breckenridge. American assistant secretary of war and his re- lief committee aided 200 Americans de- sirlng to return home. A few Ameri- cans arranged to leave Vienna tonight, others are going Saturday
 MT. Breckinridge left for Budapest to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-29

the name of Anna Giesecke of San An tenio, Tex, who was stated to be in Ser lif,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03
New Test Of Dry Law
Case is Brought by Clark DistiIling Com
paRy at Cumberland, Md.

Baltimore, Aug. 81 The ques-
ton of the right of transportation
companies to carry liquor into
prohibition territory is raised in a
suit for an injunction filed in the
clerk office of the United States
court, at Cumberland, by the
James Clark Distilling company,
of that city, against the Western
Maryland Railway company. The
case will come up for hearing
before Judge Rose next fall and
will be heard in Cumberland or
in this city.
In bill Of complaint the court is
asked to order the Western Mary
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

A subcommittee Of the House
Judiciary Committee has been
named by Chairman Edwin Y.
Webb to review and summarize
the testimony already taken be-
fore the full committee regard
ing the resolution of Congress
man Nicely calling for an investi-
cation of the judicial conduct of
Judge A. G. Dayton, of the fed
eral court for the northern district
Of West Virginia. The sub-com-
mittee consists of Congressman
Dupre, of Louisiana; Mitchell, of
Massachusetts; and Dansorth, of
New York. The subcommittee
is expected to go over the testi-
mony at once and report soon to
the full committee. It's report
probably will Indicate what ac-
ton will be taken by the House
in the matter of investigating
Judge Dayton's conduct.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

land to accept shipments of liquor
from Cumberland to residents ef1
Tucker, Grant and Mineral cour-
ties, West Virginia, for their own
use. Following an injnction
granted by Circuit Judge Reynolds,
at Keyser, w. Va, the railroad
and the American Express COM
pany have refused shipments of
liquor into West Virginia, which
recently went dry.
It is contended in the bill that
under the new West Virginia lay
residents of the state have the
right to buy liquor for their per-
sonal use.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

DR.. Perry Bosworth, of Ran
dolph county, has been nominal
ed by the disgruntled Democrats
Republicans Prohibitions a n d
what-nots, as the Socialist candi-
date for State Senator from this
district. He has about as much
chance to be elected as we have
to win the ten thousand dollars
for solving the Million Dollar
Mystery. The aim of the social
list party in this section seems to
be to cause disruption in the two
prominent political parties.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

We certainly are very grateful
for the many words of encourage
ment and patronage from our
various friends in this and Ran
dolph counties since taking charge
of the Progressive. 1t is the in
tention of the editor to make this
paper second to none in the state
and with continuance of patron
age and assistance it can be done.
We expect to make many improve
ments in the very near future in
our mechanical department as
well as in the general makeup of
our paper and will then be in a
position to take care of our in
creasing business.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

The Progressive regrets ex-
ceedingly the action taken by
Hon. w. 7. Ice, Of Philippi, in
refusing to accept the nomination
for State Senator from the dis
trict, but in the selection of Mr..
R. E. Talbot, as was stated in
these columns last week we have
a gentleman, who will make an
aggressive and victorious fight this
fall. Mr.. Talbot is a general
favorite, irrespective of party
affiliations and will work to the
interests of all the people in the
upper house of our state govern
ment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

We are indeed surprised that
the well-informed editor Of the
Randolph Enterprise would allow
such rot to appear in his paper as
was done last week in the article
headed Midsummer Musing. !"
At a glance we recognize the pen
of a would be-politician of Rand
dolph county who respects Meth
err God, man or devil and has very
little respect for the stars and
strips. Such rot has no place in
the columns of a newspaper.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03
RESOLUTIONS

The Barbour county Sunday
School Association in convention
assembled August 26th and 9th,
1914, recognizing God as the source
Of all good, believing in Jesus the
Saviour of all mankind, in his insti-
tuition, the Church, and iii the Sun
day School" the nursery Of the
Church" the place where the
young and old mingle in Christian
fellowship and obtain fuller know
ledge Of the Divine, makes the fol-
lowing Resolutions:
Resolved, ''That as an Association
we reaffirm our answering loyalty
to all denominations of Christian
Workers represented in this Associa-
ton, our constant desire to cooperate
with them in winning all to the
obedience Of our common faith and
the worship Of our common Lord,
and our utter unwillingness to say
a word or do a deed or place a pol
icy that can in the slightest degree
impede the work of any church
which we represent.
Resolved, That Systematic Bible
reading with reference to lesson
study be given first attention.
Resolved, Thst we favor the in
PRODUCTION Of the Bible as text book
in the common School curriculum.
Resolved, That all schools be
graded; that graded literature be
used when possible, and that organ
lied classes and teachers training
classes be encouraged.
Resolved, That special COM
mittee be in each Sunday School for
the purpose of bringing about a
more concerted action in securing
new scholars.
Resolved, That we use our in
huence in making state prohibition
effective and declare ourselves favor
ing an amendment to the national
constitution for the prohibition Of
the manufacture and sale of intoxicat-
ing beverages.
Resolved, That believing as we
do in Supreme Being we recon-
mend that this recognition be put
in the constitution Of the United
States Of America by an amendment
to the oath Of the President SO that
our land may became an exalted
nation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

The Progressive stands for the
Democratic party and the candi-
dates on the ticket as long as
they are right. No man owns
the policy of this paper and the
citizens of the county will find
that we will support none excerpts
those whom we believe to be cap
able of filling the office to the en-
tire satisfaction of the people.
Can we do any more in the way
of giving you a clean, newsy and
reliable paper?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Some political diagnosticians are
saying the European war will
help the Democrats in the fall
election by obscuring domestic
issues. To do complete justice
they should say the shock Of the
European cataclysm but give the
Wilson Administration an oppor-
tunity to complete its Record of
Efficiency by meeting an unparal-
leled emergency promptly and
ffectively.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

AS was stated exclusively
through these columns last week,
Mr.. R. E. Talbot has been named
byth Senatorial committee of
this district to fill the vacancy on
the Democratic ticket for the Of
flee of state senator caused by
refusal of Hon. w. T. Ice, to ac-
cept the nomination. Mr.. Tai
bott is a sterling Democrat of the
first school, is well informed and
has wide acquaintance in
the 18th District and will re-
ceive a handsome majority over
the other three candidates.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Frank P. Walsh, chairman of
the federal commission on indus
trial relations, has accepted an
invitation to attend the State
Board of Trade meeting at Wheel
ing Sept. Is and deliver an adj
drefs. The invitation was ex-
tended through officers of the
State Board. Mr.. Walsh is now
in Oregon and accepted from
there by wire.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

The school teachers of the
county are assembled at Philippi
this week, the institute being on
and reports are that there is a
large attendance and that much
interests is being manifested.
Capable instructors are present
and a number of teachers from
adjoining counties are taking ad-
vantage of the good to be derived
from this weeks session.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Farm tenancy is the greatest
menace now confronting the ma
ton and can only be checked by
affording the tenant and the la
borer facilities for acquiring pro-
perty and by reducing the high
rates of interest which are now
swapping the vitality of agricul-
ture.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

While the bill authorizing gov
eminent loans on cotton certifi-
Gates was under consideration in
the House, Senator Chiffon at
tempted to have an amendment
adopted authorizing leans on GER
tificates of oil, apples and peaches,
IN manner similar to those on
cotton certificates. He was out
voted and his amendment was
not Incorporated in the bill.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

If one looks over the list of
candidates and supporters Of the
Socialists in Randolph county
they will reconize men who have
been unsuccessful candidates for
public office.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

The nations menu must be
made up from the fields, pastures,
orchards and gardens. and to
farm intelligently the farmer
must know what is needed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Fred. E. Thompson former ed
itor of the Belington Progressive
is Prohibition nominee for Con-
gres in this district. There is
no more harmless amusement in
the world than running for office
on the Prohibition ticket. Ran
dolph Enterprise.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Under the present system of
marketing farm products, it is
possible and often occurs, that
people in one part of the United
States literally starve for the
want of a product, while the same
product in another part of the
nation is wasting for want of a
market.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Resolved, That we recommend
that all District Secretaries have
their district reports in the hands
of the county secretary at least one
week before the annual convention.
Resolved, That we recommend
that the state apportionment for 1915
be $4,000, and that Article of the
Constitution and By laws be a.
mended, giving the County General
Secretary at least $500 instead Of
$4,000 per yesr for services.
Resolved, That we commend the
county officers, the department Off
GERS and the district officers for their
past years progress.
Resolved, That we extend our
thaks to the good people of Beling.
ton foa their hospitality and enter
tainment during our pleasant stay
in their midst.
Resolved, That we express oul
appreciation to the speakers foi
their timely topics.
Be it futher Resolved, Thst
these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes and that copy be sent
to each Of the county papers fol
publication.
Fred E. Thompson
Chairman.
Ira L. Dadisman
A. D. Zirkle
Committee on Resolutions.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

We rise to inquire who is re-
sponsible for the improvement in
the made-up and appearance of
the Marlinton Independent. 1t
is brighter and newsier than
ever.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

We must give the same care
and consideration to a system of
Ico-operative laws, extending to
the farmer the facilities adapted
to his business that is now afford
led corporations.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

The waste of effort through inn
practical methods of farming is
the greatest tragedy of the age.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Something is wrong in our
marketing system when a small
crop brings more money than a
bountiful one.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Cooperation between practical
farmers and proficient business
men will eliminate ignorance and
prejudice.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03
chlnese BARRIERS.

~TifF3CSC . at bCf o. =
In China BARRIERS go about like ped
dlers from house to house, though
there are one or two shops in the larg-
er cities where the charge averages
four cents.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

President Wilson's record is
mined against attack from any
quarter of the compass.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03
Advertising Rates on Application.

Items and news items are cordially in
vted The correspondence name and
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We will not be responsible for the
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Entered as second-cla matter June ID,
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-09-03

Ira L. Dadisman
A. D. Zirkle
Committee on Resolutions.
The river press., 1914-12-16

were train men, officers and wander
ing Indians, we'll besprinkled by our
curious old-timers.
chief of ceremonies having been
appointed, he advanced, and when all
was in readiness, inserted a time fuse
in the tOuch-hOle of the hOwitzer and
retired. In a short time the quiet,
unruff1ed mule heard a fizzing just
back of his ears, which made him un-
easy. and he Immediately began to
turn his head to investigate. AS he
did so his body turned and the how
itzer began to take in other points of
the compass. The mule became more
excited as his curiosity became more
and more intense, and in a few Sec
onds he either had his four feet in a
bunch, making more revolutions in a
minute than the bystanders cared to
count, with the howitzer threatening
destruction to everybody within a
radius of quarter of a mile, or he
suddenly would try standing on his
head with his heels and howitzer at
remarkable angle in the air.
The chief was so excited that he
, was seen vainly trying to climb the
flag staff; the train men and the In
dians scattered pell nell over the fiat
toward the bluffs, running as If they
thought in flight lay their only safety
and too, at rate of speed much
greater than grape shot. Judging
from the alacrity with which Col.
Broadwater. Fl. A. Kennerly, 10.
Healy and Nose Solomon slid over the
bank of the river, they were not op-
posed to immersion; Matt Carroll,
George Steel and James ArnouX to-
ward the store, which occupied the
present site of Sullivan's saddlery
shop, and the Overland; Hi. Upham,
j. J. Healy and Bill Hamilton began
: tC throw up breastwOrkS with their
sheath knives: Capt. Nelse rolled
promiscuously on the ground and
groaned, while |. G. Baker and one or
Two Of the peace commissioners were
turning bac., hand-springs toward tn
fort
While the mule, with his heels in
mid air, was shaken with the most
violent agitation, there was puff of
smoke. thud. and the mule-oh,
where was he? Ask of the winds, for
not soul saw him, and they will tell
you a lonely, fOralOrn mule might
have been seen turning over and over
until finally he tunlbled over the bank
with his howitzer and cast anchor in