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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
TIDE OF IMMIGRATION.

The tide of immigration has turned
since the beginning of the European
war, and for the first time in the hi
story of the United States the official
records show more emigrants than
immigrants. During the seven
months ending February 1, 1915-the
period covered by the war-there
were 296,587 arrivals and 297 ,293
departures, or a net loss of 1,406.
This conditions was due, of course, to
reservists returning to their own
countries to join the colors, and te
the inability of able-bodied subjects
of belligerent nations to get away
from their homes. In the month of
January 10000 more left than ar
rived, and each week since that time
shows a stronger movement toward
Europe than in the opposite direction.
The only immigrants now coming to
American shores are from neutral
countries.
1t is likely that the fiscal year
ending June 80 will show the small
lest immigration since 1898, when
the number dropped to 100000. The
largest immigration in any year was
in 1907, when 1885, 349 aliens came
to our shores. The next largest to-
tai was in 1915, just prior to the be-
ginning of the war, when 1918, 48O
foreigners arrived. There have been
only six years when the immigration
exceeded one million The grand to-
tai between 1920 and 1914, both
years inclusive, was 32,027,424.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
POPULAR SPRINGTIME SLO-
GAN, SWAT THE FLY.
Precaution Early in the Season Win
Result in Satisfaction.

The popular slogan of the early
spring is Swat The Fly while il
is early. The pest may be seen now
inside and outside in squads of half
dozens, and if the swatter does not
take time by the forelock now and
put some of them out of the way, they
will be seen in swarms of scores be-
fore long, and then in hundreds and
thousands. There is nothing else to
expect-if swatting is not done by
all alike there will be Some flies.
According to the hotel regulations
of the state screening has to be done
early and other precautions taken to
rid the eating places of the pest. This
is one of the regulations of the hotel
act which the state inspector has
tried to have enforced to the letter.
If the precaution has not been taken
already, the proprietors of these
places will no doubt be notified of
that fact shortly
March is the month for flies to be-
gin breeding, and this is the time to
begin killing. The press gives the
warning frequently which is inspired
by the united battle urged by those
who best know the harm the fly will
do during the warm months if allow
ed to have full rope. The more flies,
the worse will be conditions under
which one will live. SWAT NOWi
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
IN MEMORIAM.

George | Street was born Septem-
Der 22nd, 1861 and died March 16.
1910, being 81 years of age. He was
united in marriage to Annie O'Brien,
December LIST, 1889 and to this union
was born three children, d daughter.
MISS Lucy O. two sons, William and
Park. His wife died January 8, 1912.
He was converted when a boy in the
old Greenbrier church in a class
meeting, conducted by Jacob Zirkle.
who was then the leader of the M. n.
Class, known as Lovett's Chapel. He
united with the M. E. church, serving
az elass-leader for about twelve years
ana was teacher in the Sunday
schooi Tor several years. He loved
70 work IN the church and his exhor-
eation TO the. young people of this
community will be rendered as he
was deeply interested in the Young
people of this community. He died
IN the triumph Of d living faith.
truly 2 good and useful man has fall
zen at ms post Of duty and the church
WIN miss him. His children will miss
MN, as he was good neighbor. a
KIND and affectionate father. He was
SO happy few days before he died
10 witness the conversion OF his
Youngest son. He lived to see them
all profess faith in Christ. He leaves
one brother, w. A. Street three sis
tiers, Carrie Kerr, Susan Boyles and
Maggie Dadisnan, besides host Of
relatives and friends.
His funeral was conducted by his
pastor, Rev. G. E. Leatherby, at Lo-
vett's Chapel. March 18, in the pre-
sence of large crowd Of his BIRTH
rem and friends. His body was laid
to rest beside that Of his wife to a.
wait the resurrection morn His three
lonely children have the sympathy Of
the tire community. May TIE I ord
cont t and sustain them in their
sorrow is the prayer Of their friends
that they may be enabled to trust the
One who never leaves nor forsakes
those that put their trust in Him that
"doeth all things WE'LL"
A Friend.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
UNITED STATES
SELF-SUSTAINING.

If an embargo on exports and inn
ports from Europe should result as
an outcome of present negotiations,
what would be the effect on the Unit
ed States? Should all traffic with
Europe be entirely cut off a readjust
ment of some of the details of bust
ness would be necessistated, but
otherwise the United States would go
on about the same. Some domestic
articles of general use might cease
to masquerade under foreign labels,
but that is about all that would
greatly change.
The United States produces every
thing that is needed for the comfort
and well-being of its people and is
capable of supplying their every
want. Life would go on without com
munication from Europe in much the
same way, with the creation and ac-
emulation of wealth, the production
of all useful and necessary articles,
and the Injuries Of life as well, and
the people would progress in all the
ways asofs civilization The United
States is absolutely self-sustaining.
The strength of this position can
hardly be understood, but is the more
appreciated when the position of
some Of our European competitors is
considered. In this strength is found
the surest guaranty for the continu-
ance of the peace and prosperity of
this nation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
:
AS TO HUNTERS LICENSE.

The impression seems to have be-
come prevalent with respect to the
hunters license that man has to
pay three dollars for each and every
county in which he hunts. Such is not
the case or the, law. The law Gays eff
the applicant isNa bona fde resident
Of the state and a citizen of the Uni
ted States Of America. he shall make
application to the Clerk of the Coun-
ty Court Of the county Of which he is
such bona fde resident, and shall be
granted such license free of cost if
he desires to hunt only in such coun-
tv. but if he desires to hunt in ANY
OTHER OR ALL COUNTIES o.
THIS STATE, he shall pay to such
clerk license tax of three dollars"
In other words the three dollars IL
cense entities him to hunt in any
county. He pays nothing to hunt in
his own county. No fishing license is
re"nired in either his own OF any
NAhor ccr~tv
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
THAW TO STAY IN
THE TOMBS FOR A MONTH

NEW YORK, March 19-Harry
K Thaw, in the Tombs, probably for
month and possibly indefinitely
was the result of half-dozen legal
moves made today ensrouding Thaw's
right for freedom in fresh mazes OF
legal intricacies.
Out of the maze of red tape these
results were unraveled:
Thaw's appeal from Trial Justice
Pages order refusing to permit him
to return to New Hampshire, will be
heard here next Friday by the Su-
preme Court Appellate division.
Trial of Thaw's sanity by habeas
corpus was postponed until April 10
One of Thaw's habeas corpus writs
that perfecting his appeal from
Justice Pages order directing his re-
turn to Matteawan--was dismissed
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
WILL PRESS CASE
AGAINST DAYTON
Enemies of Federal Judge Win Re-
new Efforts to Impeach Him.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Prep-
aration for the renewed efforts to be
made at next session of congress to
bring about impeachment proceedings
against Judge A. G. Dayton seem to
be in active progress. II was an
nounced the day the committee made
its report in the Dayton case that a
new effort would be made on the first
day Of next session to have the Judge
impeached. The announcement was
made by the lawyers who had been
pushing the case against him. Con-
gresham Nicely, who introduced the
resolution providing for the investi-
cation of Judge Dayton's conducts,
has not stated whether he will renew
the effort to inpeach or not, but it is
not likely that any one would do so
unless there is strong new testimony
to be had.
The counsel employed in the case
before say it makes no difference
whether Major Nicely offers the re-
solution next time or not, as they will
have it introduced and claim they
have even now much stronger evil
dence along new lines than they had
at the recent investigation. Raymond
Hudson, one of the counsel against
Judge Dayton, has returned from
Wheeling and Pittsburgh and stated
today that he had obtained "some
good stuff" He said he had obtained
much stronger charges and evidence
than had been brought out in the
former case and that there was still
more in sight. Apparently, no pains
will be spared to bring about a new
hearing by the next congress.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
PRESIDENT WILSON
WILL DETERMINE.
FORM OF ANSWER.
Cabinet Will Consider Reply to
Allies Notes Today.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-The
State Department draft of the reply
of the United States to the British
order in council and Frances expIa-
nation of her attitude towards Amer
lean shipping will DO suhwittad to-
morrow to the cabinet. The form in
which the document will go forward
will be determined personally by the
President, who already had consider
ed the subject with officials Of the de-
partment.
From the comment made today on
the probable scope of the reply, it is
understood that no effort will be
made to dispute the claims of Great
Britain and the allies that they have
establish blockade of German
points justifable by the new war
condition.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
ELECTED NEW OFFICERS.

Charles Jones, superintendent OF
the Laurel Hill Orchard Co., was In
town on Tuesday attending meet
ing of the stockholders of the com
pany He says that at present the
prospects are good for better crop
of peaches and apples than last year
The Laurel Hill orchard contains be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 trees, and
will be a considerable enterprise
when all are bearing. Nearly the
whole of the orchard is between the
frost lines, which insures frequent
crops. The company reelected w
D. linn as president; E. R. Dyer, vice
president; S. S. Talbot, secretary;
and R E. Talbot, treasurer.-Bar-
bour DemocI at,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
U. S. NAVY MEN ARE DROWNED

BERLIN (Via London), March %.
-Constantinople dispatches received
here today reported that Lieut.. Com
mander William F. Bricker and three
sailors of the u. S. converted yacht
Scorpion were drowned Saturday
night in the Bosphorus, off the Turk
ish coast.
Four men with Lieut.. H. S. Rabbit
and another sailor were returning
to the Scorpion after spending the
day in Constantinople.
The boat was capsized. Rabbit and
one sailor were rescued. The bodies
of Bricker and the sailors, whose
na17eT were lowering. Ford and Dow
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
SALARY HOLD-UP HARD
ON THE SCHOOL MEN

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, March
19.-Teachers and employees at Mar
shall college and employees at the
West Virginia asylum here today
were wondering how they are going
to exist until June l, when, it is said,
pay day will be next observed.
Several professors who have just
started building homes, will be SER
iously affected by the declaration of
a moratorium, it is declared.
President L. ]. Corblv,. of Marshall
college, TODAY said while the institu-
ton would be handicapped because
of the inability to purchase supplies,
the school would be kept running I'M
til June.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25

TO KEEP TAB ON
NINE BOSS.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, March
~. (Spl. lin letter sent to the
State Mine Inspectors, Chief Earl
a. Henry, of the State Department
Of Mines, urges them to give special
attention to the work of the foreman
and fire BOSSES" and, where it APP
pears that there is any neglect Of du-
ty on the part of these men, to pros
ecute them and to report them To the
Department. where, if charges are
sustained, their certificates will be
revoked.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
ONE MAN DEAD;
ANOTHER HURT.

HINTON, w. VA. March 90
fSpl )-C. v. Terrell and Luther
Richmond, both r-a~cbants at Meadow
Creek. 10 mil Of Hinton, were
w Jnded in 70 Tray this
mul ming.
Richmond d'oa a. ..rrell has
seve-a' shote in his arms ard head.
Terrell vas brS ught to Hinton by
Constable Harris and taken to the
hospital
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
CLUB HOLDS MEETING.

Mrs. w. W. Thomas was hostess
of The Woman's Club on Wednesday
afternoon, March 18th. The after
noon was spent in reading and doing
fancy work. At the usual hour the
hostess served a delicious luncheon.
Nj the members were nresent eyeeot
s~7,eN v-lio was inIi5posei, a 4
Mrs. Rease, VINO Is oft o. town. The
next meetin~ will be held at Mrs.
Hugh Shi on Wednesday, April
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
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EASTER SUNDAY WEEK.

Sunday a week is Easter and the
------' r~~ta~s arc now busIlv er~ape1
. a--' = z, --'v oe 0e--s f.. tt t
egg cat G day Of the year.
Last weeks eggs were selling here at
IS cents per dozen and a number of
the housewives We're thoughtful and
eer1~eA large supply. This week
they are quoted here at IS cents and
there is no doubt but the price will
increase as Easter draws near.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
600, O0o,0 BIZ; LE7s
- LEAD SENT ALLIES.

OMAHA, March 19.-Ten in
loads of lead, enough 10,
100000 standard BIZ shipp-
ed to England today from the Omaha
plant of the American Smelling and
Refining comapnv.
Vile destinoN to private on
signees in London, ire lead is said to
be intended for mil a y use by Il ,
allied governments.
Each train was co imposed of twe-lSy
cars, and each car carried thirty tx 5,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
SOME MONEY.

The cost Of the foot aa1 mouth
d'eeasA IN West Vi~oiria j. 5ha raet
Few months is placed at over $50 coo
in report issued today ~ the tate
department of agriculture. The fed
eral government will pay half the
amount.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
MISS PITTS THE WINNER.

The free trip to the Panama Ex-
position, which was put. on some
time ago. was won by Miss Alma
Fits, of Phlilippi, with Miss Mary
Roe close second. Miss Pitts is
rt Known in this and Randolph
ai...es and Ter many friends con-
graduate h, her success.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
RATE CASE ISSUED EXPRESS
RATE CASE ISSUED.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 2O.-Formal
orders re-opening the express rate
case, requested in the petition filed
few days ago by four of the prin-
ciple express companies, were issu-
ed today by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Hearing will be held
at dates to be named later. Pending
such hearings, however, no changes
IN rates may be made.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
MEN SETTLE QUARREL
BETWEEN THEIR WIVES

HINTON, w. VA, March 20
Luther Richmond was shot and kill
ed early today by G. V. Terral, at
Meadow Creek, near here. Both are
prominent business men of Meadow
Creek. The shooting was the result
of a quarrel between the wives OF
the two men last night. Terral was
arrested
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
REMOVED EYE-SORE.

The small building which has been
located on Bridge street between the
Rohrbough building and Davis re-
staurant, and which has been an eye
sore to the people Of our city, has
been removed. The building was pur-
chased by G. w. Ayers, who moved
it to his lot on Pike street and it
wiil he converted into chicken house.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
UNIFORM EXAMINATION.


First uniform examination for
teachers will be held, Thursday and
Friday, April LIST and I'd, in the cir
cult court room at Philippi and west
side school building at Belington, be-
GINNING at seven c'c'oct eoch MORN
iw~ T'sn a7-~'s
animation at Fh;lippi will meet,
Wednesday in the public school build
ing at p. m. and enroll. All appli-
cants must be at least II years of
age Persons coming from other
counties must bring permit from
their county superintendent. No ex-
animation will be offered book
keeping or general history and state
history will be combined with United
States history.
C. o. MARSH,
County SUIT.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
QUARANTINE IN
w. VA. RENEWED.

CHARLESTON, w. VA. March
20.-(Spl.) -Superce@ire 81 fcrlcr
guarantees on account oe The foot
and mouth disease in adjoining Sta
ties and the outbreak in three conn
ACC ~ Ihis c+o+o Howard IT WI !.
s ue7 ~ow cua art proclamation
covering the entire State in general
end the affected counties and farms
in particular. The three cunties are
Berkeley, jefferson and Ohio.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
. 0. MARSH,
County SUIT

Charles w. Morse, who was par
doned by President Taft in order that
he might die out of prison, has just
secured control of the Hudson Navi-
cation Company. He is the Hveliest
corpse that ever faxed President.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
GET sI5,GO0.OoO cpNERs-.

DAYw u, O., h. Ct. - 5.
VIII !. Jl-oer DAYTON n ii d r.,
upon his return from the East, con-
firms the r ( that hiS co-s-cny
has secured oade. for $4,000, OCO
worth of recon-. machines for t 8
European and South American ira
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
PENNSvs VANIA FAKES
TN OWN STATE FLOWER

HARRISB URG, T. rch 22.--The
ouse bill designating, the mountain
aurai IS tie state flower, was pas
sed by the seq 'nnight. 1t now
goes to the 4
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25

The original issue between the
Manufacturers Light and Heat Co.
and the West Virginia public services
commission question of gas rates
has apparently been put aside to
permit washing of soiled linen.
While some things brought out in
the hearings before the federal
master appear to be clearly irrele-
want, there is no denying that they
are deeply interesting and highly inn
portant to the people of the state.
OF this character is some of the testi-
mony offered this week.
The public would like to know. for
example, whether or not it is true, as
stated by witness, that the COVER
nor employed a detective to find out
things about the attorney general
and if true, what his motive and
purpose was.
The public would also like to know
whether or not it is true that the
governor had this detective in his
employe while he was being paid
by others to secure testimony against
the governor, and whether or not the
governor took advantage of such re-
lations with the detective to frame
up" criminal charge against a
Pittsburgh attorney, all of which
has been alleged by witnesses.
Governor Hatfield has caused the
publication Of letters written to him
at his request, by the public service
commissioners, who declare that the
governor did not influence them in
their official conduct, but these let
tiers will not satisfy the public
curiosity concerning many things APP
pearing in the dictaphone records
and specific allegations made under
oath by the two witnesses who have
testified this week.
A great deal has been said about
the governor being denie the oppor-
tunity to refuse the statements oi
witnesses appearing before the mas
ter. That privilege should be ac
corded to him by all means
Register.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-25
ALL SALARIES WILL
WILL BE HELD UP.
All Money In State Treasury Belongs
To Various Counties and Off
Gals viii Go Without.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, March 10
While there is today good sum OF
money in the state treasury, prac-
tically all of it belongs to counties, OF
funds other than the state fund, from
which salaries and the general ex-
penses Of conducting the state gov
eminent, the criminal expenses, etc,
are paid.
State Auditor Darst is returning
to the counties fore than two and
one half million dollars that belongs
to the counties. All this comes out
Of the state fund.
Not only will the state officials
and attaches pf tkes@ar:ous depart
ments have to get along without their
pay checks from the state, but so
will also many Of the institutions. Ne
construction work, or repair work of
any kind can be continued.
GAS CASE DEVELOPMENTS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-22
Dinner Party.

Miss LOuella Conner OF Fifth street,
MCMechen. entertained with an eIab-
crate dinner party Friday evening. at
her home. complimentary 10 her broth
or. Mr Howard Conner The afiair
was arranged as a surprise in honor
Of Mr.. Corners twenty-iourth birth
day. Covers were laid for sixty-two
guest and a dinner OF beautiful APP
pointments was served by the CIuD
caterer. the tables being arranged TO
form the letter &C" and were banked
with yellow roses in pretty effect. the
work Of Florist Langhans \ color
scheme Of yellow and white was car
ried out
Mr.. Charles Birpus acted as toast
master during TIE evening and pre-
scented Mr.. Conner with a beautiful
gold medal. and 4 plug hat filled with
daisies containing a check for $50. a
gift from his sister. The other guests
at the festal board presented MIN
with a handsome travelling bag rot
lowing the dinner the guests enjoyed
dancing and various amusements. Mrs.
Parker Doty and Miss Louella Con
ner rendered some fine violin seiec-
tions. At midnight the delightful al
fair came TO a close and the merry
party departed for their homes ex-
tending their heartiest wishes TO the
honoTed guest