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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
THE "HARD-TIMERS.

In the news dispatches of late
much has been said about the re-
newed development of coal lands in
West Virginia. Hardly day goes
by but we read in the papers about
Ohio operators dismantling their
mines in the Buckeye state and NOV
ing their machinery here Yet, in
spite of this, there are calamity howl
ers who persist foolishly in trying to
convince people that the country is
going to the dogs.
These croakers will have to lie
down and quit pretty soon. Practi-
cal evidences of the dawn Of newer
prosperity are all about us and any
man whose eyes aren't blinded by
ignorance, prejudice or downright
deceptiveness can't deny that we are
coming into our own.
The latest slam at the calamity
spouters is the report of the state
bureau of mines that last years coal
production in West Virginia was the
greatest in the history of the state.
1t isn't hard times that are hurt
9s the couatry--it's hard timers.
-Ciarksburg E~poAei.t-Amet4oan.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

next two weeks 10000 more work
ers will find employment.
Among the plants resuming tomor-
row will be the Labelle mill in this
city and the Laughlin mill in Martins
Ferry of the American Sheet and Tin
plate Company, employing 1900 men.
Two hundred will be employed in the
Pollock stogie plants, and 400 more
will resume next Thursday. Five
hundred viii go back at the plant Of
the Wheeling Stamping Company.
The hot mills Of the Morgantown
plant Of the American Sheet and Tin
plate Company will furnish work for
400 men; the plant of the Parkers-
burg Chair Company for 300, and the
Citizens Lumber Company, in Park
ersburg, for 200.
The next big plant to resume in
this city will be the Riverside mill
of the United States Steel Company
where 5000 men are employed. The
mill is being gotten in readiness for
operation. This plant has been idle
10 months.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
THE FORD is MY AUTO.

The Ford is my auto; | shall net
want (another).
It maketh me to lie down beneath #.
1t Ieadeth me in the paths of ridicule
For it's name sake.
Yea, though l ride through the val
leys,
am towed up the hills and | fear
much evil.
Thy rods and thy engine discomfort
me;
annoint my bearings with oil;
My radiator runneth over;
l adjusteth my carburetor
in the presence of mine enemies;
Surely, trouble and ridicule shall fsl-
low me all the days of my life,
And | shall dwell in the bughouss
forever.-( Flint Flashes.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
THURSDAY, JANUARY q, 1915
WEST VIRGINIA is THE
SWITZERLAND OF AMERICl

We live in the midst of noble and
grand scenery. Passing from Being
ton to Elkins, one goes over the
Laurel Hill Mountain, ascending to
a height of about three thousand feet
above sea level. Just to the left of
the pike at the top of the mountain,
where the lookout station is located,
is the grandest view anyone could
wish for. The cool air in the summer,
and the splendid view will rest the
most weary mind, and fill with joy
the soul of any human being that has
a soul bigger than grain of sand.
Why go to foreign lands for pleasure,
pure air and health, when you have
it right at home. The people of this
section do not realize what they have
in sight. Why not let the people
know what is near them? We think
the papers of this section should take
the matter up and do some adver-
Using in the way of writing about
the beautiful scenery, the pure water,
the air, and all the natural conditions
that exist for the benefit of mankind
and are so easily reached. Belington
is fine place for business of differ
ent kinds We have two prosperous
banks, two prosperous wholesale
houses, and other industries that are
doing well. We have grand outlet
from here All that is needed is push,
energy and capital. With business
somewhat dull all over the country,
Belington and her surroundings
have held up well. Let us wake up.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
GO TO CHURCH BECAUSE
1t is an Attractive Place to Spend
at Least Part of the Sabbath.

GO TO CHURCH because the
church is an attractive place to spend
part Of the Sabbath.
In the GO TO CHURCH move
ment which spread like prairie fire
last spring and which is likely to
have an impetus very soon, the her
aiding of the fact that the House of
God is an inviting place was more
or less lost sight Of. A church ed
ifice, no matter how poor the COM
munity, invariably is architecturally
neat within and without. The en-
vironment always is beautiful. The
people you meet in church are the
right sort The pastor meets you
with a smiling countenance and
words of cheer. The singing of the
choir is uplifting. The sermons are
educational
Can man who processes faith in
God give one sane reason why he
should stay away from divine wor-
ship on Sunday? Is there more
attractive place to spend an hour
on the Sabbath than in the house of
God? The joy that one gets in
church, the JOY that he feels
after worshiping his Creator, more
than repays him for the brief time
that he spends in the house of God.
1t does seem unnecessary that this
appeal or any appeal SHOULD be made
to ask people to go to church. The
many benefits Immediately accruing
to the regular attendants at church
are self apparent. One has better
feeling within himself and with the
world in general. Reports from
clergymen declare that there has
been but little falling off in the at
tendance at churches. Thousands
of new members were taken in dur
ing the spring campaign. 1t is pleas
ing to note that the great majority
Of them are remaining true to their
convictions.
GO TO CHURCH!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
NOTHING NEW.

1t has been a well known fact to
the friends of Congressman Brown,
Of this District, that were he re-
elected to Congress that he would be
a candidate for the nomination for
Governor of this great Common
wealth of ours. In fact it has been
known for about two months to his
intimate friends and co-workers. The
only thing to do now is to push his
candidacy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
AN OLD ADAGE.

"Now is the time for all good men
to come to the aid of their party" i
an old adage that is we'll known t.
every man or woman that has ever
taken course in business school.
Why should we not in Belington
"Now is a good time to come to the
aid of our city and make it buster
place. We have the advantages over
many other places nearby and al
that we have to do is to use our ener-
gy and ability. Let's all get busy and
do something for the best city in this
section.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
All Work Guaranteed as
Represented.
Virginia Farms,
Homes and
investments.

In the far-famed Shenandoah Val
ley Of Virginia, where profits are
large and investments are safe.
We have good level farms at right
prices, on metal roads, near railroads,
large towns and city markets.
46O Acre Stock Farm, large 12-room
brick mansion, well shaded, good
spring, running water in every field,
large barn, 200 acres blue grass, S.
acres fine timber. One Of the bestl
stock farms in Virginia. Price $500
346 Acre Dairy, Stock, Hog al
Grain Farm. 3 SITS of splendid fasfI
buildings, nicely located, miles to
railways and larg town, store aud
school half mile. Price $1,000
153 Acres highly improved, large
brick residence, large barn, large gem.
eral merchandise store, 8 miles OF rail-
road. Price 81. 200
ITO Acre Fruit and truck farm,
near good towns, good buildings,
Price $4,000.
80 Acre Young apple orchard, in
bearing, on railroad, near own. For
ale cheap.
lge Acre Farm, splendid bull lis gs,
miles OF Winchester. Price $1,000
have farms of all sizes and for all
purposes in the Blue Grass and Orch
ard section of Virginia, alsoColonial
Homes, Bushes Properties. Mills and
Orchards.
Write me what you w..nt, and about
what you wish to invest. Will send
lists to cover your wants. Have many
bargains
". 7. Lirmia CHAM,
Winchester, Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

A number of gentlemen temporar-
lily residing in Moundsville, but who
were quite prominent in affairs of
state a couple Of years ago, doubt
less read with interest the latest
news from Charleston.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

Detectives -dictagraphs hotel
rooms state officials bribery
thousands of dollars offered-real-
ly Charleston is not SO different just
at present from the Charleston of
some two years ago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

The state budget system that is
suggested by Governor Hatfield is
an excellent thing 1t might well be
applied to smaller governing bodies
as well as the state.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

mended Hays Sapp for postmaster at
Newburg, Preston county; and I. w.
Wamsley for postmaster at Parsons,
Tucker county. Both are presidential
appointments, but the nomination and
confirmation of those persons recon-
mended by Mr.. Brown is practically
certain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

The German emperor witnesses
the successes of his troops in the vi
cinity of Scissors. But it was soma
one else who led the charge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

WHEELING, Jan. 16.-The return
of more than 10000 men to work
and the resumption of over dozen
mills ard factor IS will b. ceiling
districts contribution to the ii oh
of prosperity Monday Within the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

West Virginians were slow in re-
turning to Congress after the holiday
recess, but their offices were open and
business was transacted as uaual.
They will all have busy time Of it
from now on till the end of the ses-
sion on March A.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

Senator Chiffon was one of the
guests of Senator John Sharp Will
Hams, of Mississippi at possum din
ner given recently in the capitol.
Possum, sweet potatoes and corn
bread were the principal items of
foJd
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

Upon the recommendation of Ca
gresham Brown, Howard G. WIZ,
who successfully passed the civf
service examination, as been appoint
ed postmaster at Rippon, jefferson
county to succeed Charles M. West.
Examiner Abbott, of the Interstate
Commission, will conduct hearing
at Morgantown on January rs on the
complaint OF the Athens Glass Cor
pany against the Baltimore & Ohis
freight rate on glass shipped from
Morgantown.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

Washington, Jan. 12.-The first
order for the establishment of a ru-
raj delivery service under the United
States Post Office Department was
brought out of the files and busted
off a few days ago, preparatory to
being taken to California for the
Panama exposition this year. The
old order has peculiar significance
for West Virginians because it was
issued by William J. Wilson, a West
Virginian, then Postmaster General;
and also because it provided for the
establishment in West Virginia of the
first experimental rural delivery sys-
tenn. The order was dated on Sep
TENDER 80, 1896 and directed the be-
ginning on the following day, Oct. l.,
1896, of an experimental service for
the delivery of mail in rural districts
the order provided that the service
be established in Jefferson county, w.
Va, typical rural county, which was
dloO tliS iIcillC VI OobilidSGSI
Wilson. The service was to start with
four carriers at 5000 a year each
Three of them were to carry mail out
of Charts Town and one out of u
villa. These were the first post offices
in the United States to have rural
delivery, which is now common. all
over the country. Today there are
$4,000 carriers on rural delivery
routes, and the salary is $1,000 a
year for most of them. To the Sec
ond district of West Virginia may be
given the honor of having produced
and sent to Congress the man who
afterward as Postmaster General, be-
came the father of the great rural
mail delivery system.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

Since they were given thorough
licking by the Hatfield forces in the
organization of the state senate, the
F~~r a9he~erts are declaring
there was no fight. OF coarse not!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

Fourth class postmasters appoint
ed upon the recommendation of Con-
gresham Brown include Wesley
Schoonover at Montrose; John H
Babb at Jenningston; Charles G.
Clear at Cascade; and B. D. Spiker
at Brandonville.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

The interstate Commerce Commits
sion has fixed January 20 in Wash
ington for the hearing in connection
with the investigation as to the own
ership of the Little Kanawha Rail-
road Senator Chilton's resolution,
which was adopted by the Senate pro-
vided for an investigation as to the
ownership of this road and a report
as to whether it is being held to pre-
vent the development of the coal
lands beyond the terminus of the
road. A large number of witnesses
have been summoned by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission, which
apparently intends to make full in
vestigation of the case. Senator Chill
ton has been asked to suggest other
witnesses and the full story of the
ownership Of the road and how it is
held and operated is expected to be
told.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
WILL TAKE BACK
10000 WORKERS

More Than a Dozen Plants to Re-
sumo Operations Monday Morning.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

made necessary in order to provsds
quarters in the building for the hssd-
ing of United States Court. Il,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER

mended Hays Sapp for postmaster at
Newburg, Preston county; and L. w.
Wamsley for postmaster at Parsons,
Tucker county. Both are presidential
appointments, but the nomination and
confirmation of those persons recon-
mended by Mr.. Brown is practically
certain.
Fourth class postmasters appoint
ed upon the recommendation Of Con-
gresham Brown include Wesley
Schoonover at Montrose; John H.
Babb at Jenningston; Charles G.
Clear at Cascade; and B. D. Spiker
at Brandonville.
The coal production for West Vir-
ginia in 1914 fell decidedly short Of
that in the preceding ear, accord
ing to report of tt nitad States
Geological Survey. White che pro-
duction in 1913 was 1906 982 tons,
that of 1914 will fall short OF 10000
900 tons, the exact quantity not being
ascertainable as yet. The first three
months of the year were exception
ally good, but labor troubles and the
European war were given as reasons
for the reduction which was particu-
larly large in the Pocahontas, New
River and Fairmont regions. In
Ohio the decrease in coal production
for 1914 was about 40 per cent. In
Pennsylvania the decrease in btu
minous coal production was about
25,000,000 tons, while there was de-
crease in the United States as a
whole of about 60,000,000 tons, show
ing that West Virginia held up bet
ter than other States. The general
tone at the end of the year was hope
full and the opinion was generally ex-
pressed that the coming year would
be good one for the coal industry.
Agriculture was West Virginia IS
second industry last year, according
to reports of the Government If
the value of livestock sold in the year
be added to the value of the crops
produced, it is probable that it would
prove the leading industry. Figures
for 1914 on ten of the leading srops
are given by the department of Agri-
culture. The latest figures on the
value of other products is for 1918,
showing the value of coal produced in
the State in 1913 to be ST., 872, 165;
of natural gas, $34,164,85O; of pet
roleum $28,828,814; of coke $5,504,-
416. Compared with these figures,
the value of the ten principal crops
of West Virginia for 1914 was $44,-
270,3S0. The production and values
of these ten crops are given as fol
lows: apples, 12,400,0O0 bushels, val
ued at S5,332,000; corn, 1862, 900
bushels, valued at $18,834,360; wheat
3,540,0C0 bushels, valued at $685., 200
oats, 100000 bushels, valued at ST.
$4,000; rye, 246,0O0 bushels, valued
at 1921, 400; buckwheat, 774,O00, val
ued at $642, 42O; potatoes, 1892 600
bushels, valued at $2,O99,52O; sweet
potatoes, $4,000 bushels, valued at
S1SO,32O; hay, $4,000 tons, valued at
$11 ,OOS,O0O; tobacco, 8,856,0OO pounds
valued at S974,16O.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

While Congressman William G..
Brown has been in Florida and other
parts of the south for his health dur
ling the holidays, and combining a
wedding journey with his search for
irestored health, the work of his office
has not been allowed to stop. Nor
has it been subject to the least delay
or lack of attention. His efficient
secretary, Foster Zeigler, has kept
the Congressman's Office open during
the holidays, and while he was at his
home in Kingwood for a few days at
Christmas time all matters of i'm
portance were attended to in the Of
flee by Miss Nellie Kelliher, stenog-
rapher to the Congressman Mr..
Zeigler has returned and the Con-
gresham is expected back in a few
days, after which it is expected there
will be no further business Interrupt
l.tion to business till the adjournment
on March a. Mr. Browns health is
reported to be improved in the warm
ar climate o. the south ald his latarn
from his honeymoon trip to the land
of sunshine and flowers is expected
to mark full restoration to health for
the Congressman who has been suf-
fering from severe colds all winter.
A bill has been introduced by Con-
gresham Brown, which will be push
ed in the House at this session of
Congress, providing for an increase
in the cost Of the public building
authorized for Elkins, from $4,000
$135,00O. The increased cost is
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

The West Virginia Democracy is
peculiarly fortunate in not being mix
led up in such patronage as exists
in some other States. The President,
in making his selections for appoint
ment to federal Offices, has offended
several Senators, who are of the opin-
ion that they should have been con-
suited. Because nominations have
been made which were not entirely
satisfactory to them, they have man
Jagged to reject the nominations or
have them held up in the Senate, so
that the appointee of the President
can not fill the position. Some Of
these persons have been given recess
nominations and will hold over till
! the end of the present session of Con-
gress, while they may then be given
lnew recess appointments and in that
way continue to serve. Others can
mot be given recess appointments be-
cause the Constitution only provides
for a recess appointment in cases
where the vacancy occurs when Con-
gress is not in session. Fortunately,
West Virginia is not included among
the States. in which that situation
prevails. Senator Chiffon has been
consulted in every case not pertain
ing solely to the first or second dis
trict, in which cases Congressman
Nicely and Brown respectively have
been permitted to dictate the patron
age for the President The feeling.
between the President and the Demo-
cratic members of the West Virginia
delegation in each house of Congress
is most cordial and no difficulty may
be expected, either in the way of the
President not nominating the parties
recommended to him or the failure of
the Senate to confirm any of the
West Virginia nominations sent to
it by the President. Senator Chiffon,
Congressman Nicely and Congressman
Brown have all made recommends
tions recently and all of them have
been promptly concurred in by the
President and their nominations have
been confirmed by the Senate.
Greatly improved in health and APP
parently in perfect physical condition
Congressman Brown has returned
from Florida and Cuba, where he and
slIs, Brown speAt Sc, erai weeks for
the benefit of his health. Mr.. Brown
has come back prepared to remain
e-e for the rest of the present SEES
sion o. Congress. Mr.. Brown will be
quite busy as a member OF the bank
ing az currency committee, which
has 81 er Il Matters 1nder considera-
!, N, and with the marv matters
! which claim the attention a Con-
gresham who tries to comply with
the wishe of hi stsCuents.
CongreSsma Brown has recon
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-01-21

Congressma Brown has recon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-07
TIMES REPUBLICAN, MARsHAILTowN IOWA: ocToBER 1915

club. Each member responded to the
roll call with verse from an old song.
Miss Eva Hambleton, former club his
torian, gavo the history of the club for
the past year. Mrs. Robert Denbow
read an interesting article on the
Music OF Our Forefathers," as the sub
ject of this years study will be art and
music. Mescames c. A. Robinson. A.
w. Neff, Katherine Nicholas. and g. ID.
Alden formed the social committee for
the afternoon, and much amusement
was afforded by the members ilustrat-
ing the les of their lives with pic
lures they had cut from magazines ana
pasted in blank books.
Officers of the club are Miss Eva
Hambleton, president; Mrs. J. =.
Grouse, vice president: Mrs. Robert
Denbow, secretary; Mrs. Katherine
Nicholas. treasurer, and Mrs. A. w.
Neff, historian.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-07
JUSTICE CALLS MEETING FOR
CLINTON TO CONSIDER Oh.
JEcTloNAsLE FEATURE.
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
ON ITS VALIDITY IN 1916
Some Directors Believe Unanimous
Vote Necessary to Rsseind II, and
Others Hold That Rule Was Only
Effeetiv. For One Year and Must Be
Readepted to Apply Next Season.

President NJ. E. Justice has notified
directors Of the Central Baseball AS
sociation that a special meeting will
be held at Lafayette Inn, Clinton. at
$3.50 o'clock on Wednesday, Oct. 20. at
which time the four-veteran rule will
be considered. The meeting is called
with the approval Of practically all
the members of the association, a
query having been sent out to the sew
eral cities asking if such a session was
desired, and practically all responding
in the affirmative.
While the question of the readoption
of the four-veteran rule Is the principal
business to be brought before the
meeting, other important matters will
be discussed.
Opinion or Validity Differs.
There still seems to be some doubt
in the minds of directors of the as
sociation as to what can be done with
the four-veteran rule. According to
the directors favoring It's continuance.
the rule was adopted by amending the
constitution of the league and unani-
nous vote will be required to rescind
it, According to the opponents OF the
rule the measure was adopted on trial
for one year. and unless it is re-
adopted at this time will be invalid
next year. 1t is believed that a ma
jority of the towns are opposed to the
rule, but that the minority will en-
deavor to force a unanimous vote on
the ground that it must be rescinded
or remain effective.
Local directors will go to the meet
ing to fight the rule. and will ask that
the minutes of the meeting at which
the rule was adopted be made clear
before any further action is taken.