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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
WEAVER ITEMS.

The farmers are busy at work hoe
ing their corn and potatoes.
Warren Corley went to Gettysburg
Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller is there visit
ing her son, DR.. Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Rider went to
Belington Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Green left Fri
day for Baltimore and Cumberland,
where they will visit friends and rela-
tives for a few days.
Miss Oval Bartlett, of Philippi is
staying with her sister at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Keller, of Beling-
ton was here visiting relatives Satur-
day and Sunday.
Harry Layton, of Tigheview passed
through our town Saturday enroute
to Elkins.
Mrs. Clifford Gross, of Tigheview
was calling on Mrs, Warren D. Miller,
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Corley, of Junior
was here visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin
Rider Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Ethel Mcdowell, of Dartmoor
is here staying with her brother
awhile.
Lee Corley went to Belington Satur
day to have some dental work done.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
THE BATTLE or
THE TIRES

horticultural and Commercial Press Service1
IL Is interesting TO watch the forces
OF civilization battling for supremacy.
The struggle now going on between the
rubber and the iron tire promises to
be the liveliest contest of the Twen-
tieth Century.
The struggle is silent one and
there are no war correspondents to
write vivid descriptions of the con-
hict but the results are more far.
reaching to present and future gen.
erations than the war of Europe.
The rubber tire has been maneuver.
ing for point Of attack for several
years and has captured a few unim-
portant positions In traffic. but It has
now pitched q decisive battle with
Its iron competitor by hurting a mil
lion 'jitneys" at the street railways
and the battle is raging from ocean
to ocean. Upon the result OF the
struggle depends the future of the
rubber tire. II It is compelled to re.
treat, its doom is sealed, but II II wins
the battle 1t will revolutionize the
transportation methods Of this nation.
II the rubber tire conquers the
street traffic Its next struggle Is with
the railroads Of the country. and then
the greatest battle between economic
forces ever fought out on the face
of this earth is ON, for iron Is the un-
disputed master In transportation, and
ts fortified behind billions NJ dollars,
and millions of men.
Stephenson applied the steel tire
to an iron rail in 1914, but 1t was 1869
before the golden spike was driven
at Promontory Point, which bound
the country together with bands of
steel. 1t took the iron tire fifty-five
years to creep from ocean to ocean,
but the rubber tire while warm from
the creative mind OF the inventive
genius sped across the continent like
an arrow shot from the bow of Ulys-
SEES. The roadbed was already pre-
pared and therein lies the power Of
the rubber tire over that Of iron, for
government builds and maintains the
public highway.
But iron is stubborn metal and
1t has mastered every wheel that
turns; has fought battles with every
element above and beneath the earth
and has never tasted the NORWOOD
Of defeat, and when rubber hurls it's
full force against this monarch OF
the Mineral Kingdom, 1t may rebound
TO the factory stunned beyond recov-
cry.
The rubber tire first made its APP
pearance on the bicycle, but 1t proved
d frivolous servant and was dismissed
for incompetency. It has always been
too much inclined to revel in luxury
to be taken seriously as utility ma
chine and its reputation is not one to
inspire confidence in heavy traffic
performance.
But to those who care to watt into
dreamland, 1t is enchanting to note
that there will be a marvellous differ
ence between a>rubber and an iron
age. The rubber tire will scatter the
cities throughout the valleys for with
transportation at every mans door,
why city? 1t will traverse the con.
tinent with net work OF Macadam
highways as beautiful as the boule-
yard built by Napoleon. 1t will par
alyze the law making bodies of this
nation for how could the legislatures
run without the railroads to operate
on?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
riIlis: Going down to voter"

ellis: mo. Haven't got the time.
What's the use, anyway? The poll
ticians have the elections all fixed. ]
don't register half the time"
wills: "But this is on the propo-
sition of giving the women the right
to vote
ellis: Give me my hat, quick!
We've got to knock that out. The
idea of their wanting a share in the
most sacred and cherished right that
man hasi"-Puck.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
RELINGToN ROUTE 4.

Mrs. John Booth is still very i'll at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin McCloud were
the guests Of relatives in Belington a
few days last week.
Mrs Rebecca Whitecotton, of Being
ton is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G..
R.. Jones on Laurel Hill at this writ
ing.
Mr.. Charlie Daugghterety spent
Sunday with his parents near Clement.
Cicero Holsberry was calling on
Miss Lille Bolton Saturday night.
Mrs. ], A. Ryan and daughter, Dot
tie, were the guest Of relatives at
Weaver last Friday.
Hoy Harsh, the singing master of
near Meadowville has got class at
Laurel Hill and has been up and given
them six Lessons. They are all taking
great interest in singing and hope
they will continue to do so. He in
forms us that he will be back next
Friday and Sunday week, to give
rs more instructions.
w. A. Ryan, of Bemis was the guest
Of his parents here Sunday. He in
forms us that the public works are
good there.
49, u "a 7-.;., evo c'n1av with
his parents near Clements.
Several of the good singers from
Stringtown attended singing at Laurel
Hill Saturday and Sunday nights, we
are glad to have them come and help
US in our singing.
Martin McCloud was looking after
his interest at G. R. Jones Sunday
night.
Mrs. G. w. Hillyard was calling on
Mrs. John Booth Thursday last.
will not write anything on women
suffrage this week, will wait till next
week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
NOTICE

! have opened coal mine at Big Run
and am now ready to supply the
town and country with any amount of
coal wanted, anyone wanting coal can
coal wanted, anyone wanting coal can
orders, or call at mine.
A. P. LANE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
FAIRMON'r
WHEELING AND
COLUMBUS

On week days The Fairmont
Sleeping Car runs through to Nor
gantown, Uniontown and Pitts
burgh.
Parlor Car and Grill Car Wheel
ing to Chicago Junction.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
NOTICE.

All correspondents must send their
letters in not later than Tuesday even
ing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
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system. Testimonials sent free. Price
rs cents per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
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HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F.. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions and financi-
ally able to carry ont a1v obliua tion
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the party committees had turned him
down, and thus enabled him to CON
tinue his great work of child-saving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

" HERE was a stir OF excitement
on board the battleship Utah
last Thursday afternoon when
a sailor, with a sunburned, smiling
face and a swaying gait, returned
from shore with a pasteboard box
under his arm. His mates of the
crew gathered around him, eager to
know the result OF his expedition, for
all knew Of the important mission
that had been intrusted to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

turned 10 the giant. "Ha, ha," he
cried have | not had the pleasure Of
meeting YOU before, my fine friend ."
The giant said nothing. for what could
he say? Have not met you before o."
repeated the king, with fierce gesture.
"Methinks you would look better as a
pine tree than a hulking giant" and
before the words were fairly out Of the
kings mouth a stately pine tree was
standing in the courtyard, through
which the wind Of the early morning
made a moaning noise much like the
pitiful groan Of the poor, late giant.
And you, my little cockatoo." con-
tinued the wicked King, turning quickly
to Ned, would look better in care,"
And in another minute Ned found him
self in wicker cage, suspended from
the lowest limb Of the pine tree.
and now" cried the wicked King.
where is your third guest" The
princess paused a moment. "Oh, the
4+Ne4N bAN' bAihs Si4t tAN4dlNtL, WnCIe
has it gomez
mo, not the little bluebird. bu, ne
that was the bluebird" At this the
poor princess became very pale. She
had hidden her brother the evening
before when they had gone to bed in
closet in her room, hoping to haze
the opportunity Of Disgusting him and
sending him away with Ned and the
giant the first thing in the morning.
But, now, alas, her wicked stepfather
undoubtedly suspected something. For
else why should he ask for him? She
was in despair, for she knew not what
TO say. And where was Neds little
friend, the bluebird herself. all this
time? Had she deserted her friends
the little princess asked herself.
Answer my question:" cried the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

owner had unknowingly been the cause
OF saving him at the present moment.
On came the cavalcade. the wicked
attendants Of the King inside the castle
opening the gates and allowing him
and his men 20 enter the courtyard.
Ned looked down from his window and
wondered what had become Of the blue
bird. He did not feel afraid. but at the
same time he realized that he was not
in friendly hands. The giant. on hear
ing the gates open, had quickly drawn
in his feet, and was struggling TO get
his shoes on when Ned appeared at the
door
"T.'s all up" said the big fellow
with a WY face and catch in his gruif
voice q can feel already the pine
needles beginning TO stick out all over
me-"
ooh, that's gooscfesh, you're so
scared" replied Ned. smiling in spite
of the gravity of the situation. at
may not be as bad as you think"
just then a great pounding on the
from, doors told them that the King
was seeking admittsnce. Who has
locked the doors ." he shouted.
Wait minute" said the sweet voice
Of the princess; eve did not expect
you so late" and she ran down the
stairs and opened the door herself.
Il have two visitors upstairs" she
said, as the angry monarch stepped in
side.
What" he shouted hoarsely, bring
them 70 me. How do know but that
they are enemies"
Indeed they arc not" she replied,
"as you will see in five hundred short
seconds"
Ned, come down" she called. bring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

telephoned TO the society and in a
minute told me that their wagons
had just arrived, bringing some kit
tens, ard that | had better hurry
down.
The lady and small boy wished me
good luck, hoped I'd find nice mas
cot, and promised to visit the Utah
and see me and our kitten. Then of
| hurried to East Twenty-fourth
Street.
How did | happen to select this
oneo Well, he seemed to be the
right sort; friendly. yet as if he'd
make a good hghting-man some Of
these days, when he grows a little
bigger. Three cheers for our Little
VI" And the men shouted Justify.
With a Gun for a Chariot,
1t was then voted that the new
mascot be officially named Little
u" after the Big u" as the Utah
is Familiarity called by her men. So
Puss was formally christencd and his
health was drunk. Later, however,
when the men had taken turns at
feeding him twice a day with his
saucer OF milk and had put him to
bed at night in the warm FIRE room,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
little v" Becomes a Sailor

he often heard himself called by the
sweet names Of "Tootsey' and
"Tootsey Roll
There was great excitement in
planning for the Utah's share OF the
land parade to be reviewed by the
President. 1t was arranged that
Little U" was to sit on rapid-fre
gun, drawn by Billy, the goat. the
other mascot of the battleship, and
Jack Tar, Little US" first friend.
was given the honor Of leading them
in the parade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
The Antic T amily's ALI

King, frasping hold of her wrist. The
princess screamed with terror and her
brother. hearing her cry. rushed forth
from the closet and down the stairs.
Whipping his sword from its scab-
bard, he made for the cruel tyrant.
Alas. that bravery and valor do not
always win 1t was useless for him
TO fight against so experienced a
swordsman as the King. and in short
time the prince was wounded and his
sword thrown from his grasp.
Little Gamecock!' cried his con-
oueror, you must reeds grow larger
spurs before you tackle an old rooster
like me- And since you remind me- Of
one, a rooster you shall be-" and in
FIVE short seconds the little prince was
changed into a young gamecock.
"Our into the courtyard cried the
king; "a castle is no chicken house
and the little prince found himself un-
ccremoniouSly thrown under the big
pine tree.
Have pity" cried the little princess,
as there no pity for little orphan
princess?
Enough" answered the King. with a
stamp of his foot. "Go 10 your room,
else YOU may find yourself also
changed into bird, OF tree. or a
pretty butterfly" So the unhappy little
princess went up the stairs, crying bit
terly, 20 her own chamber Closing the
door. she leaned out Of the window
and sobhed as f her heart would break.
For a moment she did not notice that
the topmost branch of the pine tree
ri 10 Har ~ d. no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

may escape With these, any regular
bean-bag game may be played.
An empty shoe-box may be the
Mail Box and the bean-bag game
may be a game played in rounds by
any number OF boys or girls.
Play is made in turn. The first 70
toss his bcan-bag or Letter into
the Post-Box six times wins the
game. Players should stand at least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
DRAWINGS, PUZZLES AND
VERSES FROM OUR READERS
Darkness and Liaht

Darkness and Light
By EVELYN E. HAWKES., age 1, year.
The sun is sinking In the west
The day is slowly dying;
The drowsy flowers nod their heads,
The birds are homewsrd flying.
Then over all there falls q veil,
The veil Of darksome night;
But in the morning there will be
Tha. same bright, joyful light
The sun is rising in the east
Another day Is born;
The bird, and flowers wsken now
To greet this happy morn.
The shade OF night hath vanished,
The world is fresh and greeni
Wake, all ye lazy ones, and rise
To view this glorious scene.
So, be there darkness in our lives,
We should ignore the past;
For, though il may seem far away,
The sun will rise at last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
A Purring Little Mascot.

y uIIlng Illltt ndstbt.
When a sufficient number OF mar
ines and sailors had assembled, Jack
Tar, with slow and deliberate move
ments, removed the cover OF the box
and lifted out by the nape OF its
neck a scared and shivering little
black and white Tom kitten, the new
mascot OF the Utah.
Explanations of admiration and
amusement greeted the appearance
OF the little animal, as one large hand
after another gently stroked its soft
fur, but Mr.. Puss, suspended in mid
air, with legs dangling and eyes
stretched sidewise and heightened
out until they were almost closed,
looked decidedly unappreoiative of
both his welcome and the great hon
or being conferred on him, and
showing his tiny pink tongue emitted
a soft, slow, piteous Meow So
little Puss was set down on the big
deck OF the battleship and after
few minutes of frightened indecison
leisurely stretched his legs. looked
this way and that, then, without any
apology, and with a stride that
would have done credit TO a man
far more experienced in ship motion,
rapidly made for the nearest port Of
safety.
That evening, in the messroom,
while the men were eating their sup
per and Puss was contentedly lap
ping up saucer of milk, Jack Tar,
who is head OF the Searchlight De
partment OF the Signal Corp, related
how he had procured their new pet.
Setting Out on a Difficult Task.
You see. il was this way. When I
got ashore | knew where to get
many things, but not a cat that
would be healthy, good-looking, and
in every way suitable mascot for
the Big w. so | stepped into the
hallway OF an apartment house near
our boat-landing to get some infor-
nation. A lady and small boy hap
pened TO be there, and when | told
them what wanted they became
very interested.
"Of course, we will help YOU said
the lady.
YES. wen do it for our country
added the small boy, with his eyes
large and shining. Then the lady
asked me il I'd tried TIE Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty to Ami
mails. which often had nice cats that
were waiting for homes. said.
No; I've never heard OF it, So She
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

six icet from the Mail-Box~-a long
di>tance is best.
Al letters are addressed with the
name Of the player to whom tney
belong. At the end OF each rouna
it is an easy matter to identity them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
PUZZLES.
By Stephen L. Cloud tage II years
and Orlando II. Cloud (age 10 years.

| am composed OF s letters.
Nv |. :. ,. Is a kind OF a 'ree.
Nv :. s is a name used for Mo,he''
Ny 5. 4, : is a kind OF meat
My 3. /, 6, > is TO view.
Nv whole is the name Of state.
| am composed OF Is letters.
Nv II. IS. IS a household pet 81,
Nv 5, :, 5 is something We do WE
a knife.
My 5. >, s is a tent bed. ..A
Nv II. is. 4. 5 is a doubled-up hanS'
Nv :. >, 3 is something 20 play WIZ .
My 10, -, 5 is a little amman u"
liked in the house. -.
NV II. 10. 10. 5 is part OF the body,
My Q, s, Is, l3 is a part OF a Tow. .,
Ny /, .. 10. S. 9 are worn on the ieei
My 4, 6, II. s is the opposite OF hs ~,
My whole is a great organisation W.
boys.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

WAS the and boy trying to catch as
some OF you found Grace Browning of New York City
Grace Hankins of Newark. n j. and Kenneth Cldden Of
Susquehanna Penn the only who answered cor
recy and OF those three Grace Browning the only one who
sent us the paper showing how she had pasted together the cut
portions And that was what we wanted 70 EJL
Wellmghausen OF Brooklyn his almost right but he had
one or two pieces their places course that spoiled
cnce Doesntitp ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
CHAPTER W.

y cess and her brother into the
castle. while the giant. who had
TO stoop nearly 10 the floor in order 20
enter che doorway, brought up the
rear. AS 8. was late. every one de-
c.ded 90 50 20 bed Besides they were
All wei .rca out after their exciting
day. You would have laughed 20 see
the giant ascend the sta.rWay 20 the
ROYAL bedch4mbe-s, for the steps were
too small for his feet. and +, was with
Great difficulty chat he managed 70 get
q foothold with the toes Of his boots.
When at last he was safely inside
his bedroom. the largest IN the castle.
it was found tina: the hedstead was not
nearly long enough for him. So the
princess gave orders that TWO cot beds
be placed ends together, ara in this
way the giant. by allowing his feet 20
project through the open window, could
lie down az full length. His feet
nearly reached the tree that grew jus;
outside. on which the little bluebird
had perched for he night, and il was
lucky. indeed. that it was midsummer,
for otherwise our big friend might
have caught a severe cold.
The Bluebird Sentinel
After bidding the giant goodnight
the little bluebird had few minutes
talk with Ned while he undressed him
rr-.s v7rN 4rrr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
GrOuchy Grumps
BY MABEL LIVINGSTON FRANK.

oh, there little GIRL who wasn't very good
~ In fact she seldom did thing the way person houd
She unhappy child, who had the srangest way
Of nerruptng every game that others wished to play.
For got jump-rope out to play High Low
She wanted to be first in line else she wouldn't go;
In Hiding Games Guessing Names she always used to tell
And oh, she would be Cheese"
The children called her Couhy Grumps though Gladys her
name,
Because she always used to pout every of game
In Hide dSeek" she wouldn't speak she was caught-oh
dear!
She most unhappy child, I'm glad she isn't here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
Games for
Rainy Days

The game OF WHERE HAS MY
LITTLE DOG GONE is played
with buttons and corks upon a long
table that has a cover on it.
Each of the two players selects
three flat buttons-each dis
tinguished from his opponent by be-
ing black or white. Some small
white button is found also. This is
for the little dog An umpire
places upright corks at the end OF
the table and bits OF crumpled paper.
Under one of these he hides the
tiny white button.
Players are allowed to snap one
button at a time toward the cOrks
and bits Of paper.
All play is made in turn. starting
at the end of the table opposite the
oorks and papers
The first to hit paper or cork so
as TO dislodge il and find the little
dog" wins the game.
Only heavy paper should be used
in hiding the small button and no
sign OF it should be visible to either
OF the players starting out.
ENVELOPE BEAN BAGS are
made by filing four small envelopes
each with six or eight buttons Seal
the envelopes so that no buttons
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-09-09
Some British Soldiers Who Have
Earned the Victoria Cross by the
Use of Their Bare Hands.

Skill in fisticuffs has several times
won the Victoria Cross. At Inkerman,
for instance, Capt. Hugh Rowlanca
saved his commanding officer, Colonel
Hay, by a straight left-hander. Hay
was wounded and lying on the ground
with gigantic Russian standing over
him and about to plunge bayonet to
his heart, when Rowlands, who had
lost his sword, smashed the Russian
with his left hand, knocking the man
unconscious. Rowlands got the V. G.
At Jeerum, in India, during the In
dian mutiny, Gen. James Blair, whose
sword had been broke: off at the hill
and who had no other weapon, dashed
into crowd of armed mutineers an(
knocked five of them down with hi
fists in a few seconds. The VictorH
Cross also went to him.
Another officer whose sword broke
at the handle while in action was Ad
miral Tug" Wilson, who. at Ell Teb
bowled over six Arabs with his fists
He not only won the " c.. but als4
his nickname, being called Tug" Win
son after an English boxer who about
that time had gained brief notoriety
by fighting John L. Sullivan, the heavy
weight champion of the world.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-09-09
Making Him Feel at Home.

Making Him Feel at Home.
I'VE are to entertain q distim
guished Russian visitor this evening,
What can do to make him feel per-
fectly at homer
Il don't know, unless when it comes
time for him to go you let him out by
the back door and wish him a safe
retreat"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-09-09
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