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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
WESLEYANS TO
HAVE STRONG TEAM

BUCHANNON April 24-Right
now Wesleyan is in the very midst
Of her busiest atheletic season. With
both track and baseball in full swing
and sprint football practise sheduled
to start within the next few days
practically every man in school who
is at all alphabetically inclined is busy
all his leisure time on the athletic
field.
The baseball team just ending a
two game series with Washington &
Jefferson, playing Eusquahannas next
Friday, Marshall two games the fol-
lowing week and the eastern trip
with six games the following week,
has its work well cut out for it. Hard
and long practise have been the or
der every day since the return from
the south and the team has promise
of developing into a championship
contender before the season is over.
The series with Marshall College here
May 5th and 9th will be a crucial
one for the team and one which to
lose would be big setback for the
aggregation. Heavener has been
played in right field since the return
from the south and O. Shumaker, and
Looney given trials at second
The track team with the squad
already selected and those who have
no promise weeded out, is started on
the grind that will only end when the
State Championship in this branch of
sport is decided. The squad com
0osed Of Miller, MORRISON, Stuart,
Capt. Shumaker, O. Shumaker, Sheets
Heavener, linn, King, Ward, Smith,
More, Bobbitt, Murdoch, G. Smith,
Lewis and several others is at work
every day. The biggest and most inn
portant meet in which the team will
be entered will be that between West
Virginia University. Marietta College
ard Wesleyan at Clarksburg on May
10Th.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
CHEAT MOUNTAIN
ROAD IMPROVED.
Motorists Can Now Make the Trip 10
Great Scenic Region With
Perfect Ease.

"Ihe Inter Mountain says The
Randolph County Good Roads Associ-
alton is SO well pleased with the pre-
sent condition Of the Cheat Mountain
Road that it extends q general invita-
tion to all motorists to make the trip
and inspect the work The finest
views east of the Rocky Mountains
can be had from the top of Cheat but
on account of bad roads it has been
impossible to make the trip with
safety and pleasure.
A large force of men is now at work,
under the able supervision of John
Koontz, cleaning the bitches and
putting in culverts, and as the last
summers work has shaped up so we'll
very little expense viii be required to
complete this great state thorough
fare. One Of the members of the AS
sociation made the trip to Cheat
Bridge and return, on Thursday, in
AZ hours and vouches for the good
condition of the Mountain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
FORD GIVES BIG WAGE AID
VANCE TO HIS CANADIANS

DETROIT, Mich, April 28l-An-
nouncement of a sweeping advance in
wages and reduction Of working
hours for all employees Of the Ford
Motor Company, limited of Canada,
was made here today by G. M. Nc
Gregor, general manager Of the con-
Germ. All employees who have been
IN the service Of the company six
months or longer are to receive a
minimum wage of so cents an hour,
lor $d day, the working hours being
eeduced to s hours day or 48 hours
week.
The company employs about 2,400
persons at its factory at Ford, On
tario. and its nine branches located in
The principles cities Of Canada. It is
estimated this advance in wages will
distribute among Ford employees in
Canada, in addition to the wages they
already receive, about $500 900 a
year. The scale of all employees from
IL to go per cent.
The parent Ford company in De-
troit pays a minimum wage of $500
q day, based on a profit distribution
system. The Canadian companys
wage scale is simply an advance in
pay without reference to profits, it
was stated.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
BUSINESS CONDITIONS
IMPROVING.
Many Industries Are Now Rejecting
Great Prosperity.

CLARKSBURG, April 25.--ssW While
it is an evident fact that general
business conditions are much in-
proved, the existing prosperity has
not been reflected on the coal in
dustry in the Clarksburg region as
it has on other industries" was the
statement hade here today by Daniel
Howard, general manager and vice.
president of the Central Fairmont
Coal company, with headquarters in
the Union Bank building in this city.
Mr.. Howard is one of West Vir-
gnia's veteran coal operators and is
thoroughly familiar with mining con-
ditions and the coal markets. He is
sales agent for five mines, operating
within the vicinity of the city.
while have already said that
the coal business is not booming to
a great extent in this section, am
nevertheless of the opinion that late
this summer and fall we vii. enjoy
one of the greatest periods of pros
perity ever known in this field. Near
ly everybody believes that the war
will be over next fall. This will re-
suit in the warning nations starting
their factories full time again. The
manufacturers will have to be sup
piled with coal and the United States
win be called upon to furnish large
portion of the fuel.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
JURY TRIAL FOR THAW
GRANTEE BY JUDGE
Court Win Render His Decision Ii
Jury Is Recreant In Its Duty.

NEW YORK, April 23-Harry X.
Thaw, slayer OF Stanford White, au-
eminent arcritect, after many at
tempts has finally succeeded in
bringing the question of his sanity
before a jury. The plea for a jury
trial made by his attorneys in writ
of habeas corpus was granted today
by Supreme Court Justice Hendrick
who upon consultation with counsel
set the date of the trial for May II.
In announcing his decision Justice
Hendrick made it clear that the jury
would be called in to aid the court by
their advices and that the finding of
the jury would not be binding if the
court decided it was not in accor-
dance with the evidence. The court
said he would disregard the jury's
verdict and render his own decision.
Thaw was radiant when he heard
of the decision. Many of his friends
were in the court room and they and
his counsel were quick to congratu-
late him on the successful step in the
fight for liberty. His mother Mary
Copely Thaw who has been at his
side in all his fights for freedom was
not present today but Thaw's first
thought in speaking to friends was
of her.
"This will be very good news for
my mother" he said. "My only re-
greet is that the hearing will not take
place earlier than May IT."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29

Lincoln Chautau4ua patrOns III Be-
lington VIII Have ssesAsuse
OF Hearing Noted Au-
thor OF Mississippi.

Following an announcement which
we had some time ago from the
Lincoln Chautarquas at Chicago, we
now learn that Miss Belle kearney,
the celebrated Mississippi author,
traveller and orator, will appear on
the fifth day of the chautauqua in
the afternoon. This is perhaps the
biggest announcement that could be
made from the standpoint Of wom-
an orator. Miss Kearney is the
daughter of the Old South, a world
traveller, personal friend of many of
the great people including some roy-
atty Of Europe, and widely expert
enced popular lecturer, whose APP
pearance in any city is a real event.
She Is said to have the personality,
the voice and charm, to say nothing
Of the power, which go to make a
great orator.
Arthur X. Peck, with his stereop-
ticon and moving pictures, will speak
on the subject 'The Storm Heroes Of
Our Coast" appearing the evening
of the fifth day. Mr., Peck has secur-
ed his pictures at great expense af-
ter fifteen years of patient work,
much time being assisted by Uncle
Sam. He will outline and illustrate
the most dangerous and thrilling de-
partment of our public service. Mr..
Peck is classed with Burton Holmes
and other famous travelogue speak
ers.
The Lyric Glee Club, male quar-
teette, will give the prelude both
afternoon and evening. This Is
another announcement which the
Progressive welcomes and Is glad to
endorse 1t indicates the probabili-
ties Of program which will entirely
justify every claim, made for the
modern chautauqua. Our people
should get ready to make a real holt
day out of chautauqua week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
SHOULD RESIGN
SAYS HATFIELD.

MORGANTOWN, w. Va, April
25.- Goevrnor Henry H. Hatfield, ed
vertised to take part in the final
meetings Of the personally conduct
ted campaign of DR. j. A. McCuaig,
for personal purity and the suppress
sion Of the social evil, which has been
10 progress here for more than Il
Aeek, addressed four meetings here
Sunday.
Ii the afternoon, in commences
ment hall, where he was announced
10 preside at the McCuaig meeting,
he spoke for more than an hour, de-
voting his regharks entirely to de-
fenEe Of his attitude toward the last
3egislature. He attacked Senators
Iehn L. Hatfield and Scott Lowe, of
his district, and asserted that they
should be forced to resign, in order
that special election might be held
to fill their places A small crowd
attended the meeting, The COVER
nor undertook to explain to univer-
sity men why they did not receive
their salaries and intimated that he
would call another special session Of
the legislature.
Pr. McCuaig arranged meetings
fea' fhe povas-oer 1T fllp NJ r church
3 o'clock in the evening. At 1880
n m. the colored people Of the town
We're rallied for meeting at the A .
NJ p. church The religious meeting
or political rally, whatever is may be
called, lasting until almost midnight
y
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
INCREASE OF COAL
SHIPMENTS ON C. & O.

CHARLESTON, April 23.-The
shipment of coal and coke over the
lines of G. & 0. railway during the
month of February and for the first
two months of the year, has just been
made public in the statement issued
by O. p. James, auditor of freight
traffic. The statement shows that
J 404.t77 tons were shipped during
February, as compared with 1,187,
1913 tons during the same month last
year, an increase of 216,344 tons.
During the first two months of the
Years total of 3,106,224 tons were
shipped, as against 1857, 2s4 tons
during the corresponding period in
1914, an increase of OBS, $40 tons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
RENDERED. EXCELLENT PRO.
GRAM.

In the auditorium of the high
school building last night the out
going class of the Belington Gram
mar School rendered an excellent
program to a very large crowd of
patrons Of the school. Thirty-two of
the class received diplomas, which
were presented by Mr.. A. J Stall
maker, member of the Board of
Education Prof. Thomas E. Hodges
was to deliver the address to the
class. but owing to the fact that the
train was about two hours late this
was dispensed with and the citizens
Of this section were deprived of the
privilege Of listening to an able ora
tor. The full program will appear in
8esst weeks issue.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
III. S. WILL PAY STATE
GUARD AT RIFLE WORK.
Arrangements For Annual Practise
Have Not Been Completed.

The National Guard of West Vir-
sinia this year will take its regular
rifle practise as usual. There had
been some question as to the event
owing to the condition of the finances
IN the state. 1t has been feared that
the Guard would be dibanded entire
~ owing to the present status of the
states treasury. The officers of the
companies have been notified by the
war department that its usual APP
preparation of $4,000 to be used to-
ward rifle pract in this state will
be available as usual, and this will
DE of some encouragement to the
men
The time and place for the practise
have not been announced as yet, but
it is said that it will be held at
Ravenswood or at Kinwood, or per
haps at both places.
The amount of money appropriated
TO each state for the foregoing pur-
pose is established by the number
of men enlisted at the time of spring
inspection. Local members of the
guard are glad to know the shoot
viii be held this year as usual.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
CITY MANAGER FOR
CHARLESTON NAMED

CHARLESTON, w. VA. April %
-Mayor-elect George +. Breeze, Re
publican, who takes office today, an
nounced the appointment of Bert A.
Wiseas city manager George w.
McClintock as city solicitor, l.. D,
.Vickers as police Judge, Adam /.
MCGOWAN as chief of police, w. w
Graham as fire chief.
The appointments Of the city man
ager and police judge must be con-
ffrned by the new council, which will
be composed Of thirteen Republicans
and seven Democrats, On May ! q
partisan charter will supplant the
present bi-partisn charter and che
city will have business manager
under the mayor
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29

MIR. John 4. A &eas; who Is rec
ognized is one lbrif worlds az
perts III organiI1 SJyli gor boys along
sane ana esiicie5is )cFsskw is to be pre-
sent at the State Sunday School
Convention in charleston on MAY
18th, 18th. anf. l4th.
He was for several years at the
head Of the boys department of the
Philadelphia X. M. G. Al When
General Baden-powell 4 came from!
England to set up the Boy Scout
Movement, Mr.. Alexander was un-
animously selected as the executive
secretary Of the movement. When
the committee Of Christian business
men met III New York to organize
the Men and Religion Campaign,
Alexander was asked to become d
member Of the group Of speakers
which visited the largest cities Of
America to speak on work for bows.
AT the close of the Men and Religion
Campaign, MIR. Alexander was called
to undertake work Of still greater
reach and Importance as Superinten-
dent of the Secondary or; "Teen
Age" Division Of the International
Sunday School Association.
Mr.. Alexander strongly advocates
that the boy scout movement and
kindered organizations should be vi
tally connected with the Church and
that they can be made part Of the
work Of every organized club or Sum
day School Glass.
Mr.. Alexander Is giving his atten-
tion at present to developing the
boy and girl work of Tho teen ages
Of the Sunday School, and ii using
all the experience gained BY his con-
tact with the great national boy and
girl orders to this end. Books and
leaflets have been written BY him for
this purpose, and under the auspices
Of the International Sunday Schoot
Association, he is reaching parents.
Public School and Sunday School
Teachers with methods and princi-
pies for the better understanding Of
youth. Since leaving college he has
touched teen-age life at every point
and his practical experience Isl now
at the service Of the Church or Sum
day School. Every man or woman
interested in a boy or girl should
hear him. Associated with him as
teen-age specialist for girls will be
Anna Branch Binford Of Richmond.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
sUDENTS ORGANIZE
MILLIONAIRES' CLUB.
MORGANTdWN, w. Va, April

MORGANTGWN, w. Va, April
PA new organization at the West
Virginia university had lis origin
Saturday night when the "Millionai-
rse' Clhur was formed, the formation
Of the club being the result Of re-
ceiving the monthly check from
"dadv by several students. The first
thing the club did after organizing
o. the spot was to charter q street
ear The exclusive use Of which was
epi0ved for two hours After the
3ide the club, 100 strong, rushed"
Eom1nuntzis' confectionery and en-
loved varsity spread at the ex-
pense Of the management.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
BELINGTON WON GAME.

Belington and Buckhannon base
ball teams locked horns on the local
diamond here Saturday evening and
Belington was successful, the score
standing II to 2. There was not a
very large crowd in attendance and
the local boys are complaining on the
lack Of attendance of their home peo-
ole. They are getting down to work
in real earnest and expest to put up
some hot games this summer. Pa
tronize the boys by attending the
games. It will do you good an then
you heed a little recreation after hav-
ing been housed up all winter
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
COME ON IN, BOYS,
THE MATTERS FINE.
= Ga Sol Warns Things Up to Such
Jan Extent that Ventures0me
Ones officially Open
" Swimming Season.


.come in, boys, tn watre's fne.p
The spanning season ip these
Sparts way officially opened Sunday
lsfternoga BY a nueber of venture
some Belington boys who peeled
off" asld49lunged into "Tygarts VAL
ley.7 2
Just who the honor of being first
M went to, after the long winter
Fs5nths, cannot be said, but about 8
O'Clock there Were a half dozen or
more lads in the water enjoying
themselves immensely. In all pro-
liabilities youngsters in other sec
tions gave the old cry s1ast one ms
. niger" and tore down to the edge
Of the river or creek and took plum
ges in the chilly waters.
The cause of the early opening of
the bathin season Sunday was Old
Sols almost unbearable heat. The
heat maker came out strong early in
the morning and by noon had things
warmed up to a July frenzy. To
Youngsters full of good red-blood this
was entirely to much to stand with
: the local stream looking clear and in
viting and the buttons on their
clothes just naturally became UNI
loosened, the swimming season was
spened and that is all there was to it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY
MEETS.

The Lincoln Chautauqua Assembly
Of Belingt3n met last Friday evening
in the Office Of Mr.. George e. Cain
and after a very enthusiastic dis
cussion Of plans for ways and means
elected officers and committees as
follows: G. +. Cain, President; f.. A.
HUM. Vice President; William s.
Long; SECRETARY; j. T.. Gibson, Trea-
urer. 49,
Committee on.advertising- Fred r
Thompson, Chairman; G. L. Wey-
mouth, Press Agent: G. Ross Kidder;
Sherman T. Polling
Committee on season ticket sell
ing-J L. Earnest, Chairman; G. F.
Davis; j. A. Bragg; B. B. Rexroad.
Committee on ground, lights and
seats-W. b. Huffman, Chairman; w.
M. Findley, G. H. Proffitt.
Committee on entertainment of ta-
lent and superintendence- B. Cas-
to, Chairman; MRS. A. limbaugh,
j. H. FELTON,.
Committee on music, ETC.. Ross
Kidder, Chairman; Fred e. Thomp-
son; J E. Gibson.
Committee on membership and fin
ance--G. E. Cain, Chairman, w. B..
Huffman; J. Il. Earnest.
Committee on Junior department
of Chautaqua assembly--Wirt Cade,
Chairman; Seniors Beulah Ballah,
Alverda OFT. Juniors Eulah Right,
Minniss Rosenberger. Sophomores--
Bernice Price, Thomas Rohrbough.
Freshmen-Lois Radabough, Creed
Summers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
GOODROADS DAYS SET BY
GOVERNOR HATFIELD.
All Are Urged to Assist With the
Work on May 20 and 81.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, April %.
May 20 and 81 have been desig-
mated by Governor Hatfield as Good
Re- ds Days in West Virginia upon
VI 4ch dates al commercial, social
and other organizations are request
ed to give their assistance to make
the movement for better roads in the
state a success
The county courts are also request
ed to meet on Monday, May 3, and
issue a proclamation requesting the
people Of the several counties to give
heir assistance on those two days, to
epfect an organization for the sue
Assful carrying out of the plan of
prk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
LIFE TERM is GIVEN IN
RIOT MURDER TRIALS

FAIRMONT, w. VA, April 26.-
Rog Holler, who was indicted on the
charge Of numbering Constable w. R..
Riggs, killed during the strike riots
a. the Pennington coal mines, today
pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court
here to first-degree murder He was
sentenced to the penitntiary for lif. !.
Holler was the third man to be
tried in connection with the death Of
Aiggs.
Louis Urich, the first to be tried,
was sentenced to life imprisonment,
II the case of Eli Dumovich, on the
same charge, the jury was unable to
agree on verdict and on Saturday
iast was dismissed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
LUNCHFD ON TROUT.

" T. Curry returned last Sunday
from business trip to Jenningston
and other points in that section. and
veports that business is bepinnihg to
rewive and every thing looks bright.
While away he took time to 20 fish
i,'e which everyone knows that
twill" is fond Of and in c9muany
with several others spent d few hours
On Taurels where they were success
f'si N securing nice string Of the
sneckled beauties.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
ENTERTAINED,

Last Frida.y evening the outgoing
class Of the grammar school of the
west side en ertained their friends
at socisg and trose all reports an
excellegs time was spent cv@the par
ticipents. Grads had been previo.1ly
vsude and a large number Of friends
of the class responded. Various
samusements wer INDUCED in by both
old and young after which refresh
Esfpnts were served sFhe affair START
ed at 1880 and lasted until 10 O'clock.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
| GIARDSMEN WILLING TO
CONTINUE IN WORK.
Most Of The States Companies VIII
Continue In The Service.

tNNttNuN III Ing fptIFtEts
CHARLESTON, April. 25.--Re-
ports received from majority Of the
National Guard organizations Of the
state by Adjutant General John G.
Bond are favorable to continuation
Of most of the companies in the ser
vice, notwithstanding the fact that
there will be no state appropriation
for the support of the militia after
June both. As general thing the
owners Of the armories used by the
companies have agreed to await Tie
action of the legislature for their
rents and similar arrangements are
being made for other expenses.
The enlisted men will attend the
annual encampment on United States
pay only rather thar have the organ
izations disband. Arrangements are
now being worked out BY the adiu-
tant general for the summer encamp-
ment and it has not yet been decid-
ed wether regimental or battalion en-
campments will be held.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
BALTIC & OHIO BRINGS SUIT.
Against Attorney General To Pre-.
vent Two Cent Rate Enforcement.

CHARLESTON, April 23.-The
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co, late
today entered suit in equity in
the circuit court of Kanawha county
against the attorney general Of West
Virginia, members of the Public Ser
vice Commission and the prosecuting
attorneys of 33 counties in West Vir-
ginia to prevent enforcement of the
two cent rate in this, state. The bill
Of particulars set forth that under
the present two cent law the Bal
timore & Ohio is operating its
passenger department at loss of
$4,000 month. The filing of the
suit relieved the Public Service
Commission from further action in
the matter of rates charged by the
railroads.
Clyde B. johnson Of counsel for
the railroad said that one reason for
the suit is that the Interstate Conn
merce Commission had informed the
company that no consideration Will
be given to the petition for increased
freight rates until the passenger de-
uartment is placed on substantial
basis. Attorney johnson declared
the United States supreme court
had held that each department of
a railroad must be selfsustaining.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
PASSENGER RATES
TO BE RAISED.
New Tariff Increaa 3. q o. Rates
TO IN Cents and Western
Maryland to 8.

New tariff sheets have been ;as.,-
"a by the Baltimore & Ohio and the
Western Maryland Railroads, in
tcreaslng the rates for passenger
traffic on both roads. The new
rates on the Baltimore & Ohio will
become effective May K, after which
time nv cents per mile will 81
charged. On the Western Maryland
the rate win be 8 cents per mile, ef-
feetive May II.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-29
EVANGELIST MEETINGS.
At The Baptist Church.

Evangelist Meetings are being
held at the Baptist Church of Be
hagton for the past week and will
continue until further notice every
evening at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:30
2. M. and 7:3O P. NJ.
The meeting is conducted by Rev.
S. H. Norman, who does the preach
ing and Rev, Glenn Smith, who does
the singing. They are both members
Of the Baptist Church.
All are invited. Seats free.