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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
Beiington, ". Va, Thursday, July 18th, 1915.
EUGENE LAW CUTS
WISCONSIN WEDDINGS

Madison, Wis, July 10.-Under the
eugenic marriage law the number of
weddings n Wisconsin declined from
21,052 n 1913, to 17,245 in 1914, drop
of 3,797, nearly 20 per cent.
Figures for the last 10 years have
been compiled by DR.. C. A. Harper,
secretary of the state board of health
and vital statistics, to present to the
Legislature in considering the new Gu
genie marriage law.
DR. Harper who is an advocate of
the law, does not believe that the de-
cline can be attributed solely to the
law, but that the general commercial
depression must be taken into consid-
GRAFTON. The number of marriages
have been less than in any year since
1905, with the exception Of 1908.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
FRENZY OVER LOVE NAVAL
ATTACHE ENACTS TRAGEDY
Murders Man Kills Self and Attempts
to Shoot Pretty American Girl.


NEW YORK, July 11.-Driven to
a frenzy by unrequited love for a
beautiful American girl he met for
the first time recently on an ocean
voyage, Cesare Bravo, former naval
attache at the Peruvian legation. in
Washington, tried to shoot Miss Ger
turde Ives of Niagara Falls, muir
dered James Cooney, of Duluth, MINI,
and then killed himself on board the
steamship Tennyson, of the Lamport
& Holt Line. The romance and
tragedy of the sea occurred in British
waters about 60 miles out Of the Bar
BADGES, last Sunday night, but not UNI
til the Tennyson slipped into port today
was the dramatic story told.
In the hold Of the vessel was the
body Of Cooney in sealed coffin drap-
ed with the American flag. Bravo
died in the hospital in Bridgetown,
British West Indies, and when the
Tennyson left that port an investiga-
ton by the British authorities was
under way.
Capt. Symons of the. Tennyson was
inclined today to minimize the part
Miss Ives who is 20 years old, and
unusually pretty, played in the af-
fair, giving another season for the
shooting, but minor officers including
the Ives table steward, were emphatic
in their statements that the Peruvian
became smitten with the young girl
the first time he saw her.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
BRITISH WAR LOAN
is GREAT SUCCESS

LONDON, July 10.-Britain's new
war loan has been a great success ac-
cording to all indications on this, the
closing day. 1t is believed that the
amount subscribed has been from
3,O0,0OO,0O0 to $500, 900, 900 al
though many estimate it as high as
IS, 100000. Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer McKenna is expected to an
nounce the amount in the house Of
Commons Monday. The Bank Of Eng
land has been swamped with applica-
tions and has been forced to greatly
augment it's staff. to handle the great
mass of work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
CARRANZA GETS MEXICO
CITY WITH BIG TOLL
Casualties 5000 in Fighting For Capt.
tai, Sillman Reports.
To Ask Recognition of United States
First Chief viii Move Quarters and
Ask U. S to Recognize His Gov
ernment-Villa Officials Say
Capture of City Has Lit
tie Significants.

Washington, July 11.--Official con-
firmation of the capture of Mexico
City by the Carranzista forces reach
ed the State Department today in a
message from Consul John R. Sill
man. The Silliman message under
yesterdays date, said:
'The chief of staff informs me that
General Gonzales entered Mexico City
this morning. Casualties, $1,000 The
Zapatistas have fed"
When the text Of this dispatch was
communicated to the Carranzists
agency in Washington it was an
nouneed that General Carranza will
Immediately establish a civil govern
ment in Mexico City, preparatory to
moving his capital there.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
W. 0. W. UNWILLING
AT LOVETT CHAPEL

Last Sunday the Woodmen of the
World unveiled the monument erect
ed BY that order to the grave of David
Ivan zircle at the Lovett Chapel Gem
etery seven miles west Of Belington.
An all-day meeting was held, Rev.
G. Z. Leatherby, the pastor, having
charge of the morning services and
preached a very appropriate sermon
for hte day. G. H. Dent, who was
master of ceremonies had charge of
the afternoon session.
The beautiful ritualistic ceremony
was carried out in the unwilling by
the officers and degree team of the
local camp. This was interesting and
impressive. The w. O. w. Band
played music suitable to the occasion.
1t was the intention then to 30 the
grove nearby, but the weather was
unfavorable and those who could get
into the church were given the priv
llege of listening to the balance of
the program. Rev. Leatherby led the
prayer, music by the band, and Sow.
Fred. Thompson was introduced by
the master Of ceremonies, who gave
a very interesting sketch ON the his
tory of the order from its foundation
to the present; he set forth this his
tory is an able veracous manner
Then after another selection by the
band, Sow. j. A. Viquesney, Game
Warden was introduced; he selected
as his subject, "Fraternalism" which
he handled in a mastery and impress
sive manner, and spoke in highest
terms of Perfected Woodcraft.
The woodmen report pleasant day,
and are delighted over the manner in
which the citizens of Valley District
and the pastor, Rev. Leatherby, re-
ceived and entertained them. John
McCollum, who was leader Of the
band is commended on his work, Capt.
F. p. Rease who furnished his large
touring car to transport the officers
and speakers has the appreciation of
the members.
The woodmen performed their work
in first class order, even tho the
weather was not the best.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
BOARD OF EDUCATION

After the resignation last week Of
Mr.. A. j. Stalnaker from the Board
of Education, Mr.. w. t. Curry, Presi-
dent Of the Board also resigned. Mr..
E. A. Hunt the newly elected County
Superintendent, appointed as their
successors, Capt. F. P. Rease, as, Pres
ident Of the Board, and Mr.. Howard
Price to succeed Mr.. Stalnaker. The
Board thus constituted met Monday
morning and after electing Mr.. Chas.
Brandenburg as Secretary, proceeded
at once to appoint teachers for the
ensuing session.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
BECKER'S EXECUTION
is SET FOR JULY %.

NEW YORK, Juy 10.-Coincident
with the refusal Of Supreme Court
Justice Hughes to entertain writ
of error by which Charles Becker
hoped to have his case reviewed by
the highest tribunal, Warden Osborne,
of Sing Sing prison today set Becker's
execution for the morning of Wednes-
day, July %
Unless reprieve is obtained, Beck
er will go to the chair along with two
others-Sam Haynes, who killed Mrs.
John Harrison at Patterson, Putnam
county, N. Y, and Harod Dranowitz,
principal in an east side "trunk mys-
terry"
1t has not been decided which of the
trio will go to the chair first. War
den Osborne said it is possible that
none of the men will know who is to
lead the death march until the morn
ing of the execution arrives.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
JURY SAYS HARRY
K. THAW IS SANE
w. H. GRIFFITH, THE OUTLAW
is ON TRIAL AT SUTTON
For The Murder of Gassaway Chief of
Police, General Ord Thompson.

w. H. Griffith, the outlaw, who
killed Constable Jess Golf, of Writ
county, and Chief of Police General
Ord Thompson, of Gassaway, and
whose crime has marked him for the
gallows, is on trial this week at SUIT
ton for the murder of Thompson.
Griffith, after his arrest in Ohio,
was taken to Sutton, where he was
placed in Jail, and he was afterward
indicted by special grand jury, Re-
Gently it was learned that he and a
number of other prisoners, several
nearly as desperate as himself, had
Matched conspiracy to overpower the
jailer and escape and for this reason
he has since been under double
guard day and night, as the officers
will take no chances whatever with
him.
The prosecuting attorney of Brax-
ton county is prosecuting the case
against the outlaw and is assisted by
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, J. l..
Smith, of Writ county, who took the
dying statement of Jess Golf, the first
victim of Griffith's deadly gun, and
who is familiar with his life and
crimes in Writ County.
The outcome of the trial will be
watched with interest by local people,
as the pursuit of Griffith was one of
the most sensational affairs that ever
transpired in the state.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
SON OF GREEK KING
TO TAKE THE REINS

London, July 1O.-Reynolds News
paper says: s
King Constantine, who is said to
have made a wonderful recovery, is
not likely to take any further part in
the government of Greece. His son,
Prince George, it is expected, will be
nominated regent. Queen Sophia, the
Kaiser's sister, is reported to be pre-
pairing to leave the country for good,
having received an intimation that
Greece will shortly enter the war on
the side Of the allies. She has never
been popular with the Greeks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
Overholt Coal and Coke Company In
stitutes Proceedings Against Rail
road Company To Recover
100000.
Claims That Road Was To Build To
Belington and Construct Sidings
For Outlet OF Mines To Be
Worked

FAIRMONT, Juy 12.-Quite stir
has been created in railroad and f.
nancial circles here by attachment of
all the real and personal property Of
the Buckhannon and Northern Rail-
road Company in West Virginia by
the Overholt Coal and Coke Company
with headquarters in this city.
The attachment was made, it is
said, to prevent the transferring of
property and railroad holdings of the
Buckhannon and Northern to the
Monongahela Railroad Company or
the merging of their interests until
a claim of 100000 is paid to the
Overholt corporation.
The grounds of attachment are that
tht Buckhannon and Northern Com
pany was organized and originally
owned by part of stockholders of
the Overholt Company, which planned
it as an outlet for its coal lands, con-
sisting of 5000 acres, located in Tay-
Tor and Barbour counties, West Vir-
ginia, and when turning over the rail-
road to the present owners it was
agreed that the railroad should be con-
structed on to Belinton, Barbour Coun-
ty, West Virginia, connecting with the
Coal & Coke Railroad, and that as
part of the transaction the B. & N. r.
R. Co.. in November, 1912, made two
written agreements with the Overholt
Coal & Coke Co., to construct eight
sidings along and in front of its prop
erty in Taylor and Barbour Counties,
and the Overholt Coal & Coke Co., be-
lieving the agreements would be car
ried out has expended thousands of
dollars in making openings and get
ting ready for the railroad and sidings
which have not been built.
Suit on the claim has already been
instituted in the circuit court of this
county.
The coal company is represented by
Senator Scott c. Lowe and w. H. Con-
away.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
EXPORT TRADE INCREASING

NEW YORK, July 14th.--Aside
from the sale of it's food products
the United States has found certain
degree if profits from the war in
furnishing munitions and war sup
plies. Orders for such materials con-
tinue to flow in, and in response many
factories are now working at capa-
city. Estimates as to the amount Of
such war orders placed in this count
ry vary widely.
Those regarded as conservative fix
the value at $500, 100000. George S.
Viereck, editor of the Fatherland,
contends, however that war supply
shipments from this country have al
ready passed the $500, 100000 mark,
and asserts that munition contracts
have been placed here which total
81, 800, 100000. The port of New York
alone, he says as figures from GUS
toms house officials will show is ship
ing firearms and explosives at the
rate of $5,000,000 month
While railroad earnings continue to
be disappointing, particularly in the
South, where the depressed condition
of the cotton market has reduced traf-
fic to marked degree, figures just is
sued by the Interstate Commerce
Commission show that TIA railroads
during the month Of May increased
their net revenue from operations as
compared with May of the previous
year, from $56,2O2, 405 to S70,261, 003.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
PRESIDENTS INANAUToCRAsH

Windsor, VT, July 10.-President
Wilson experienced his first automo-
bile accident in more than two years
today when on the road between
Newport and Claremont, Ford car
with five men riding in its smashed
into his high power car and was part
ly demolished No one was injured
although two Of the men in the Ford
had narrow escape. The President
and occupants Of his car, including
Mrs. F. B. Sayes, Miss Helen Wood
row Bones and Mrs. Norman Gait
were shaken up and frightened by
the collision.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
Justice Hendricks Today Argument
On Motion To Vacate The Order
Committing Him To Matte
wan Asylum.
1t is Generally Believed That Thaw
Will Win His Liberty This Time.

NEW YORK, July 14.-Harry K.
Thaw was today declared sane. The
jury called to advise Supreme Court
Justice Hendricks on his present men
tai condition after As minutes deliber-
alton UNANIMOUSLY agreed that Thaw
is entitled to restoration to liberty and
citizenship. The verdict was rendered
at 3:45 o'clock this afternoon. 1t was
the consensus of opinion among the
jurors that Thaw never was insane.
Justice Hendricks Immediately re-
manded Thaw into the custody of
Sheriff Giffenhagen and will tomor-
row morning hear arguments on mo-
ton to vacate the order committing
him to Mattewan. Decision Of this
argument will probably be announced
Friday morning. 1t is generally be-
lieved the justice will free Thaw.
Justices Charge Brief.
NEW YORK, July 14.-Justice Hem
bricks charge to the jury was brief,
consuming but ten minutes, and was
conceded by both sides to be clear,
concise and impartial. He compli-
mented the jurorso on the patience with
which they had sat through the three
weeks of the trial and paid tribute to
the manner in which counse had
faithfully performed their duties.
It was the first time in the history
of the state, the justice declared, that
q jury had been called to sit in an adj
visory capacity to assist judge in
habea scorpus proceedings in an in
sanity case.
Deputy Attorney Cook began sum
ming up for the state at 1890 o'clock
this morning by asking the jurors If
they were willing as citizens and as
fathers to set free man who had
been sent to an asylum and returned
there three subsequent times after
having committed murder.
He reviewed the life of Thaw, de-
tailed his family history, the insane
traits Of members Of the family on
both sides, his career in college, his
alleged life of dissipation, his relations
with Evelyn Nesbitt prior to their
marriage and the murder from the al
legged decisions which preceded it and
were part of the subsequent defense
of insanity presented in his interest.
Cook concluded at 11:15 o'clock and
after fve-minute recess Stanchfield
began his closing address.
1t was learned tonight thatAttorney
General Woodberry will take an appeal
in behalf of the state pending the re-
suit of which Thaw will be released on
bail.
Thaw heard the verdict which
brings to an end the ceaseless strug-
gle of nine vital years without the
slightest trace of emotion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
ARRESTED FOR BURNING BARN

Robert Pollock was arrested here
last Monday night by Sheriff Bennett
charged with burning barn belonging
to M. E. Shurtleff This barn burned
last fall and for long time the origin
of the fire was mystery to the gener-
al public. This mystery seems at
last about to be cleared up by the ac-
ton of Prosecuting Attorney jenkins
in swearing out the warrant for Pol
lock. It appears that Mr.. Jenkins was
acting upon information furnished in
four affidavits, recently furnished him.
He has not yet given out the names of
the atlantis. Pollock is the husband Of
the Mrs. Pollock who was witness
last Saturday in the trial of Dawson
Wilson.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
B. & N. HOLDINGS ARE
UNDER AN ATTACHMENT.
WOMAN PINNED TO
GROUND FOR DAYS
Invalid Mother in Waynesboro Drags
Self to DO0r-Cries Heard Finally.

WAYANESBORO, Pa, July IL
Suffering from shock and weakness,
Mrs. Ruhama Sine, aged 86 years,
and her daughter, Elizabeth Sine,
aged 81 years, residents of Perry
township, Greene county, are con
find to their home in critical condi-
ton. The daughter suffered an in
jury to the spine and broken bones
when she fell from cherry tree and
her reason is said to be impaired as
the result of her narrowing expert
ence in lying two days and two nights
pinned by log to the ground under
the tree from which she had fallen.
The mother IL also suffering mentally
as result of the agony endured when
she was compelled to lie on her invalid
bed and worry over the prolonged ab-
sence of her daughter. The two wo-
men are in care of nurses and physi-
clans and their recovery is doubtful.
Thursday the daughter left her in
valid mother and went to pick cher
ries. The limb of tree on which the
former was standing broke and she
fell to the ground dragging down on
top of her large limb rotted at the
base. She was powerless to move and
her cries for help were unheard as the
tree from which she fell is some dis
lance from the house and about 500
yards from the road. Thursday night
she was lrenched in downpour of
rain. When the daughter did not re-
turn, Mrs. Sipe who has been an in
valid for two years grew uneasy and
Friday morning dragged herself to the
door and called for help. Her cries
were finally heard by Luther Fox, of
Morgantown, w. Va, who was driving
past, and he went to her assistance.
He found the aged daughter lying I'M
der the weight of the log and carried
her to the house.
Physicians and nurses were sum-
moned from Waynesburg and after
working with her for some time, sue
ceeded in reviving her. The mother
swooned when her daughter was TAX
en- to the house.
The condition of the two women re-
quires constant medical attention.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
JURY FAILS TO AGREE
IN TRIAL OF WILSON |


A large crowd gathered here Satur-
day to hear the trial Of Dawson Will
son, charged with an attempt upon
the life of Boyd Thorne.
1t will be remembered that an ac-
count of this attempt came out in the
evidence adduced during the Hack
murder and robbery trial. This ac-
count briefly is that the Pollocks were
greatly angered when their daughter,
Eleanor and Boyd Thorne eloped to
Oakland, Md, and were married some
time ago. They tried repeatly to in
duce the young woman to return to
their home, and when she refused, it
is charged that Mrs. Pollock enlisted
Wilson to bring her home. He failed
in this and his actions were so suspi-
cious that warrant was Immediately
issued for him. He was charged with
carrying a revolver and threatning to
kill young Thorne.
Wilson was tried before Squire
Clark Shelton and jury. The trial
lasted six hours and in spite OF the
downpour of rain the interest of the
listeners never tagged. A great num-
Der of witnesses were examined and
some of their replies provoked much
laughter. The jury failed to agree,
two being for dismissal and four for a
verdict of guilty. The case will be
reheard Saturday, July 18th.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
THE SOUTHERN TRAIL

Early Wednesday morning Sheriff
and Mrs. A. F. Bennett, Deputy Sher-
iff anil Mrs. G. j. Stalnaker started in
automobile over the Southern Trail"
for an extensive tour up the Valley Of
Virginia, thru the Carolian via At
lanta making their destination at the
Fruit Farm of the Georgia Orchard
Co., at Summersville, Ga. They will
be the guests Of Chas. F. Newton and
familyand others for ten das to two
weeks, and return passing thru some
of the principle cities of the south.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
POSSE SEARCHING FOR
NEGRO ASSAILANT

MACON, Ga, July 14.--Three
white men are dead today at Coch-
ran, Ca, in Pulaski County, and a
posse estimated to number several
hundred farmers, heavily armed, has
surrounded the home of a negro
farmland, who is alleged to have shot
and killed the three. men. The negro
has barricaded himself in his home.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
w.D. westfall was arraigned before

W.D. Westfall was arraigned before
Judge Corrick Saturday upon two
warrants sworn out by Anthony Thorn
hill, road supervisor in Valley District.
Thornhill charged Westfall with in
terrupting road working by repeatedly
filling up drain ditch at the side of
the road at the entrance to Mr.. West
falls home.
A jury was empanelled and a YER
dict was returned for the defendent.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
RETURNED FROM EASTERN TRIP

Last Thursday, Capt. and Mrs. F.
P. Rease, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shep-
herd returned from a pleasant auto
trip from the east. They went via
Staunton, Va, down the Valley turn
pike to Frederick, Nd, and returned
via Hagerstown and Oakland, Md,
Miss Clothier accompanied them on
the trip as far as Harpers Ferry.
On their return trip they were &C
companied by Rev. and Mrs. Carly
and family.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
MR.. ]. G. MAYO

J. G. Mayo, of the west side died
Monday July IL, 1915.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home of the deceased. Wednesday
morning by Rev. A M. Crabtree, en-
terment at the cemetery on the hill at
IL o'clock A. M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
MRs.ANNA ELIZABETH DURRETT

Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Durrett aged
sc years, died at her old home place,
near Talbot Church, Tuesday, July
10.
Funeral services was conducted here
by Rev. ]. w. Wolford, yesterday at
the Baptist Church at o'clock p. M.
Interment at the cemetery on the hill.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
NOTICE

There will be preaching in the
Baptist church Belington, Sunday
morning and evening by Rev. H. A.
st. Clair, the Pastor, elect.
Everybody will be welcome.
PULPIT COMMITTEE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15
NOTICE
M. E. Church.

Sunday School $3.50 A M. Read
ing 1O:45 A M. and $3.50 P. M. Morn
ing subject, Progress in Divine
Things" Subject for evening SER
vice, "The First Stone of Noble
Career" Epworth League TOO P.
M. subject, "Perils Of the Heat"
Leader Miss Bernice Price.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15

John R. Ramsey sold the Hayes
Howell auto under execution here
Monday. The machine brough $50
purchaser Will Price, autos are get
ing cheap.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-15

J. E. Keyser and family returned
Saturday evening from days trip in
Pittsburg, Fairmont and other points.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-05
LETTER OF F|NDLAY
AROuSES INTEREST
Local Germans Surprised at
Methods Used by Great
NBritain.

Copies Of the Hamburger Fremden-
blatt received here today from Ger
many caused considerable discussion
among Germans about the facsimile OF
a letter purported OF have been writ
ten by E. Findlay. Of the British lega,
zion, at Christians, Norway. The paper
gives a Photographic reproduction and
Is as follows:
"On behalf of the British govern
ment promise that II through infor.
nation given by Adler Christensen, Sir
Roger Easement be captured either
With or without his. companions. the
said Adler Christensen is to receive
from the British government the sum
OF 5000 pounds to be paid as he may
desire. Adler Christensen is also to
enjoy personal immunity and to be Civ.
en- passage to the United States should
he desire it.
IN. de C. Findlay, H. B. NJ. Minis
ter"
The Fremdenblatt characterizes the
letter as q recourse to the politics and
diplomacy of the middle ages.