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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE
MEMBERS PLAN WORK ON
HIGH SCHOOL GROUND.

At a very enthusiastic meeting
last Tuesday night. The School I'm
provement League voted to have their
grounds and Buildings Committee
confer with the Board of Education
over plans for grading the grounds
at the rear of the high school. The
committee was then to appoint three
days for work on the grounds and the
muscular members of the League
pledged themselves to donate one
days work each. The preliminary
plans have now been completed and
the committee earnestly requests the
members of the League to come out
in force. The work is to extend thru
three days, June 8, 8 and 10 in order
that no one may be prevented by
other matters from putting in at
least one days work. The main plan
is to level the unsightly piles of dirt
and stone at the rear and south side
of the building. The work will be
regularly laid out and some member
of the committee will be present each
day to give directions. There are few
undertakings more worthy of your
help than this one. Remember the
dates, June s, and 10.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
ROUMANIA is ABOUT TO
ENTER EUROPEAN WAR

LONDON, June 2-Roumania is
now occupying the "seat of uneasy
neutrality" lately held by Italy. The
diplomatists of the near East evident
ly are working hard to bring about
an understanding between Bulgaria
and Roumania. Rumors are rife that
Roumania is modifying an airy Of
100000 men, which is said to be
in splendid condition for active serv-
ice. The German press is showing
some indications of anxiety over this
situation and the Frankfort Zeitung
has called for concessions to prevent
Roumanian Intervention.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
SOME QUESTIONS FOR
OUR LOCAL MERCHANTS

Do you sell all the goods which are
bought by the people of this COM
munity?
If not, why not?
Do any Of the people of this com
munity go to other towns for things
they could get just as we'll at home !?
If so, why so?
Do any Of the people of this COM
munity study catalogues for things
which might be listed in this paper?
If so, why?
MR. MERCHANT, why not let The
Progressive help you answer these
questions as you would like to answer
them
MR.. CUSTOMER, when you make
"a purchase because of a Progressive
ad, why not say Il saw it in The Pro-
gressive ?" That will help us to give
you even better service.
The following local concerns have
ads in this weeks issue. Look them
up
The Belington Garage
G. M. Right & Co.
DR.. D. B. Casio
Grant Graham.
Lazarus & Son.
Or. A. II. Woodford
Kramer Bottling Works.
DR.. J. E. Gibson
FELTON, Clothing Co.
Belington Feed and Supply Co.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
BALTIMORE & OHIO LOSES
+. IN THE RATE CASE.
Supreme Court Of Appeals issues
Peremptory Writ Of Mandamus.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, June II
A peremptory writ Of mandamus to-
day was awarded by the supreme
court Of appeals on the petition Of
the public service commission against
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co.,
compelling the railroad company to
obey the order of the commission in
complying with the two-cent rate law
until the commission has had an OPP
portunity to investigate the merits
Of the railroads proposed increase
to two and one-half cents per mile.
By the decision Of the court the
full jurisdiction Of the commission
over the question Of reasonable rates
for passenger transportation as well
as that Of freight traffic is establish
ed.
The court this morning also am
nounced its refusal to grant an appeal
from the judgment of the Kanawha
circuit court, in which Judge Little
page had refused issue an injunc-
ton in favor of the railroad to pro-
hibit the attorney general, the prose
cutting attornec in the counties
through which the railway passes,and
the public service commission from
entering prosecutions against the
company for violating the two-cent
law.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
PRESIDENT WILSON'S WARNING
TO MEXICO is SENT TO
AMERICAN AGENTS

WASHINGTON, June 2.-Presi-
dent Wilson's warning to Merico that
the United States cannot permit pres
emit conditions 20 continue, went for
ward by telegraph today to American
agents~who will deliver it to the fac
tional leaders and it was at the same
time made public at the White House.
The statement goes to Caranza, Vii
la, Tapata and Cara, the principal
leaders, not as a diplomatic note from
the United States, but as declaration
of President Wilson's attitude express
sed in statement to the American
people.
The note refers to the original sym
pathy of the United States with the
Mexican people in their struggle for
constitutional freedom; sums up the
conditions which have come as the re-
salt Of dissensions among the Mexi-
canleaders, declares that the United
States can not ignore the cry of mil
lions of Mexicans people for the food
Of which few selfish leaders have
robbed them, and ends as follows;
II, therefore, publicly and very sol
EMMY call upon the leaders of the
factions in Mexico to act, act together
and to act promptly for the relief and
redemption of their PROSTATE country
! feel it is to be my duty to tell them
that, if they cannot accommodate their
differences, and unite for this great
purpose within very short time this
government will be constrained to de.
eide what means should be employed
by the United States in order to helr
Mexico save herself and serve her peo-
pie.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
The Baccalaureate Sermon.

The Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev.
F. G. Radabaugh at the Methodist
Church Sunday morning was one of
the most impressive and uplifting
services ever held in this city. Mr..
Radabaugh pointed to the mountain
tops as symbols of the higher place
in life, and advised the young grad
yates to ascend these mountain tops
to obtain that inspiration which is so
needed by their fellows in the val
leys. The simple melody Of the choir
service and the quiet dignity Of the
graduates helped to make the whole
occasion ere whose solemn impress
sions can not soon be forgotten.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
Superintendent's Reception.

The guests at Supt. Longs reception
in honor of the Seniors included the
Seniors and their parents, the mem
BEES Of the old and the new Boards of
Education and their wives. The teach
(ers of both schools and the presidents
tof the three underclasses. Two girls
from each class were present also to
help serve the delightful EMBELLISHMENTS.
The evening was passed with music
and pleasant conversation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
Graduating Exercises.

On Monday night the final grad
uating exercises were held in the
Auditorium of the High School. 1t
was, Of course, the most interesting
feature Of the commencement sea-
son, and it gave occasion for the
Senior Class to present beautiful
picture to the high school.
The program opened with a solo
by Miss Nellie Coffman after which
the audience was lead in prayer by
Rev. j. Crabtree. Following the
prayer the Opening Address was
given by Superintendent Long, in
which he introduced Prof. John Nc
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We take pleasure IN announcing
that Mr.. William S. Long has been
selected as editor for The Progress
i've. We believe that with his selec-
ton The Progressive has secured the
services of an able man to fill the
place to which he has been called. He
has had experience in editorial work
at different times, and we feel no
hesitancy in handing this Office over
to him.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
ARSENIC NOT FATAL TO BIRDS

Recent Investigations by Govern
ment scientists show that the spray
ing Of trees with preparations of ar
senie to eliminate the girsv moth is
not necessarily fatal to birds. The
scarcity of birds in regions where
much spraying is done can be explain
ed by the fact that the spraying di-
minishes the supply of insect food are
obliged to seek it elsewhere.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
COMMENCEMENT OF The
y BELINCTON HIGH SCHOOL

Kenzie who gave an excellent adj
dress to the graduates. After solo
sang by Miss Sevva Wilmoth the
superintendent presented diplomas
to the graduates. Misses Dorothy Lee
Jones, Alice Radabaugh, Beulah
Ballah, Alverda OFT, Anna Frye and
Leone Rohrbough. The valedictory
was given by Miss Alice Radabaugh
and following this Miss Alverda Oft,
President of the Class of 1915, solemn
ly disbanded the class forever.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
SIXTY EIGHT STEAM, SEVEN
TEEN SAILING SHIPS,
SUNK In MAY.
British. Board of Trade Announces
Shipping Disasters During Month.

LONDON, June 1.-The boadr of
trade today issued return on Brit
ish vessels lost from all causes dur
ing the month of May. Seventeen
sailing vessels were sunk, three by
German warships, eleven lives were
lost; of steam vessels 60, with a net
tonnage Of 66,545, were sunk; 43 by
Germans and two by Turkish war
ships. The number Of lives lost in
these disasters totals 1,251. This in
'cludes the 1,t34 lost on the Lusi-
tania.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
HOW FAST THE CHURCHES
ARE GROWING

The. year 1914 was most encourag-
ing one for the churches OF. the United
States. The net increase in member
ship for all denominations, both
Catholic and Protestant, was 100000,
and during the year the total church
expenditures amounted to $410,000-
900.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03

Ye Olde New England Choir of Bos-
ton, an organization which reproduces
the quaint customs, costumes. songs
and characters of four centuries of
American life. First. they give Puri-
tan scenes and songs, which are fol
lowed by Colonial selections and cos
tunes The third part of the program
represents the songs and customs Of
the COS. while In the last they wear
modern dress and sing some of the
best and more promising modern
songs.
A rare musical treat The after
noon and night of the second day Of
the chautauqua
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
Royerto Strongly Defended.


The difficult task Of the Italians, it
is believed, will be the attack on
Rovereto, directly to the south Of
Trent 1t is defended by several lines
of Notifications, which begin at Mort,
on both sides Of the Adige river, and
run all along the mountains, which
are about 5000 feet high. Thus Ro-
vereto is in the inside Of kind Of
amphitheatre and mounts heavy arti-
lery, especially on Mount zugno. The
last range of intrenchments near Ro-
vereto is dug into the rocks.
A part of the town of Rovereto near
the station has been demolished with
dynamite, in order to give the artil-
lerymen there clear range for their
guns, while all the bridges leading to
the stronghold have blown up.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-03
ITALIANS HOLD 81
VILLAGES in I'M
PEZZO VALLEY
onrushing Forces Capture Fort Which
Dominates yincenza Valley.

ROME, June L. With the capture
of the important Austrian mountain
fort Of Pasubio, which is 1886 feet
above the level Of the sea and domin-
ties the entire Vincenza valley, the
Italians are now in possession of all
the America first line defenses on the
Trentino front. Besides the heights
captured from the Austrains the tia
ians now hold 81 villages in the Am
pezo valley alone.
The first critical battle of the cam
paign against Trent is expected to oc-
cur at Rovereto within the next two
days. Heavy fighting is proceeding
between Corr and Monfalcone, where
the Austrains are attempting to stop
the Italian advance in Trieste.
Many rumors were in circulation to-
day but lacked official confirmation.
One was that naval engagement had
taken place off the gulf Of Trieste this
morning. No details were given.
UDINE, Italy, June |, via Paris
italian troops have occupied thirty
seven villages surrounding Cortina in
the Ampozzo valley.
The troops which occupied these
towns constitute the Italian army
which is invading the province Of
Trent from the east, simultaneously
with invasions from the south and
west. The town Of Cortina, occupa-
ton of which by the Italians was an
nounced yesterday, lies sixty miles
northeast Of Trent
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
GERMAN SUCCESS.

LONDON, May 2O.--Przemysl is
about to fall before Machensen's
Austro-Germans. The Russians must
either abandon the fortress or risk
danger of surrender or being captur-
ed. Only the arrival of large REIN
forcements which are reported to be
hurrying westward through Lemberg
can save the fortress. Opinion critics,
following the Russian official make the
admission the enemy crossed the Sans
river with a large force.
The Russians say: I'VE still re-
tain both banks of the river between
Jaroslau and Przemysl.' Petrograd
claims this offsets defeats. They con-
tinue: "An intense battle continues
in the region of Opatow. We have
defeated considerable column and
are pursuing them beyond Ivaniska.
Along the entire Galician front fight
ing continues"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
They Are 10 Years Old.

For some time past my wife and
myself We're troubled with kidney
trouble" writes T. b. Carpenter, Har-
risburg, Pa. eve suffered rheumat-
ic pains all through the body. The
first few doses of Foley Kidney Pills
relieved us. After taking five bot
ties between US we are entirely cured.
Although we are both in the seven
ties we are as vigorous as we were
thirty years ago" Foley Kidney Pills
stop sleep disturbing bladder weak
ness, backache. rheumatism, dizziness,
swollen joints and sore muscles. S.
G. Wall and Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
Mr.. Scouton Files Reply.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
Henry Scouton, through his attorney,
B. W. Ritter, filed reply to A. T.
Hood, who asked the court to declare
him duly elected mayor and oust Mr..
Scouton. The answer states that Mr..
Hood failed to qualify for the office
within ten days, as required by the
charter, and also that the office 10
which Mr.. Hood was elected was abol-
ished by the adoption to the amend
ment provisions being made
whereby the present officers should
have charge Of the city government
until the manager form becomes eff
fective. Probably Judge Searcy will
render decision in the case shortly
after his return from Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24

Ress Philips, supervisor of the
Montezuma National forest, and r.
E. Pratt of the district engineers
office, with headquarters in the state
capital city were in consultation with
those in charge of the Mancos and
Durango forest offices regarding de-
partment business. Mr.. Philips, al
though recognized as the head of the
Montezuma reserve has made Denver
his headquarters for about a year
past while he has been engaged liz
land classification work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
Home Again.

Six weeks filled with a wealth of de-
lightful features was the portion of
Mrs. George Isgar, who returned
home last night after visiting San
Francisco. San Diego, Los Angeles,
Salt Lake and Denver in company
with Mrs. John Meston and Mrs.
Georgia Davis. Three weeks of the
time were passed in San Francisco
doing the exposition, and every day
the ladies found new and interesting
attractions. They were present on
Fraternal day and in the parade rep
resented La Plata circle of Wood
craft, not official representative, but
just because they were there when
the event occurred. Their stays in
the other cities proved equally pleas
ant. Mrs. Meston left the trio in
Denver to make trip to Fort Col
Inns to visit Mrs. Ruth Davis Pear
son and will return to Durango week
from Sunday, MSs. Davis aecompa-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
READINESS FOR
WAR NECESSARY

LAKE MoHONK, May 20.-Secre-
tary Of War Garrison, speaking at
the international arbitration confer
ence today said: "Justice and right
eousness must be prepared to fight in
justice and unrighteousness if they
are to survive as moral forces. Does
AN individual invite evil by prepar-
ing himself to withstand temptation
Does citizen invite conflagration
preparing to force himself to extin-
guish fire? There is no rational
basis to believe that nation that is
taking military preparation invites
war"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
viii Leave With Prisoners


Sheriff Edward Hoffman and Un-
dersheriff Edgar Kracaw will leave
here tomorrow morning with Prison
ers Wakeline, Marrs and Ben Garcia
IN tow, for Canon City to deliver
the three last named to the warden
Of the state penitentiary. Wakeline
and Mars face prison term of be-
tween nine and ten years for the
part they played in the fremont hold
up during the latter part of Decem-
Der last. Garcia has been sentenced
to between 12 and 10 months resi-
dence at the state penal institution.
The prisoners are apparently not at
all depressed with their rather bleak
outlook for the next decade.-Tellu-
ride Journala.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
ARRESTED AS SPY; SUICIDES.

LONDON, May 2O.-Anton Kuep-
ferle, former resident of Brooklyn,
on trial as German spy, committed
suicide by hanging himself in his
cell in the prison. He left note
which said: 81 am soldier with
rank and do not desire to state !
have not had fair trial, but | am
unable to stand the strain longer. |
do not wish to ascend the scafafold
ard cannot be liar or a perjurer.
What have done was for my coun-
try"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
To Go Mealthseeking in CaIifornia.

Mrs. Fred Nelson left for Farm
ington this morning, where tomorrow
she and her father, DR.. W. w. Me-
Even, start across country to Gallup
on their way to California. The doc
tor has been quite seriously i'll the
past six weeks and hopes to have his
health restored by the low altitude.
The travellers expect 20 cover the dis
tance to Gallup by auto in ten hours.
At that point they will board the
train. During their absence, little
Norrainne Nelson viii stay with her
aunt, Mrs. w. w. McEwen, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
MED Mrs. Isgar as far as her present
home, Walsenburg.
Homecomers From the Montezuma

Valley.
Messrs. Frank Eldredge, James
Jarvis, John Wagner and Paul Back
niger returned from the Montezuma
valley land sale by train, the condi-
ton of the roads yesterday making 1t
impossible for them to travel this side
of Mancos in their machines. Mr..
Eldredge said the valley loked fine,
in fact the prospects for good year
were never more favorable, although
there as elsewhere in the San Juan
basin ranch operations have been de-
layed by the wet weather. The roads
leading to that section. especially
those between Hesperus and point
beyond the Mancos hill, are poor. The
highway west of Hesperus, one of the
main arteries over which there is a
large travel is in very bad condi-
ton, several mud holes making it i'm
possible to get over with large
car. The only work being done was
from Thompsons Park south, on
what is known as the Cherry creek
road over which there is only linn
tied amount of travel. The Mancos
hill is bad, but the citizens of Mancos
are going to work it at their own ex-
pense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
Quick Work.

Just thirteen minutes after the Sc
we're electrical storm which visited
this city last night put the election
light system out of commission, Su-
perintendent Harrington and his as
sistant had the damage repaired and
everything in working order again.
Mr.. Harrington, who was at the pic
ture show when the trouble occurred,
broke the speed limit to get to the
power plant and restore the service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.


Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting Of the East
Mesa Ditch company will be hsld
pursuant to the bylaws on June III.
1915. beginning at 2 O'Clock p. m at
the Sunnyside School House in Ii
Plata County, Colorado, for the slee-
tion Of directors for the ensuing year.
and for the transaction Of any othsr
business that may properly come -
fore the meeting.
Dated May 10. 1915.
s. A. MAsTERS.
esas2asy.
First Publication Nay n 1911.
Last Puhlieatisa Juna ~ 1e1k
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
The Paint-up Campaign.

Paint up! Paint pu" so runs the line
We see in many cities;
A dingy town, as all opine,
Is seven thousand pities.
DO some painting now and then,
A sage who unafraid
Might emulate the ladies.-Swiped.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
Married in Aztec Today.

A. L. Young, a well known ranch
man of the Florida mesa, and Mrs.
NJ. Rodgers of the Florence Canon
City section, journeyed to Aztec today
to be united in marriage during the
between trains wait. The romance is
the elimination of whirlwind court
ship, and was "a case of love at first
sight. The bride is very attractive
lady, who is certain to win many
friends among our people. The new
lyweds are scheduled to return to Du-
range tonight
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
Get Rid of Spring Fever"

A lazy liver and sluggish bowels
will overcome any ambitious and en-
ergetic man or woman and maks them
feel all tired out, dull, stupid and life
less. Foley Cathartic Tablets relieve
constipation, restore healthy bowel sc-
ton and liven up your liver. They
are wholesome and thoroughly cleans-
ing; do not gripe or nauseate. They
Danish that full, close, heavy feeling.
]. l.. Knight, Fort Worth, Texas, says,
My disagreeable symptoms were en-
tirely removed by the thorough clea4-
ing they gave my system" s. G.
Wall and Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
California Bound.

The Mesdames Fannie l.. Paxton,
E. l.. Harwood and Maude Danburg
were the members of party of
Pennington ladies registered at the
Strater last night who departed on
the Southern this morning for Cali
fornia to attend the expositions. Mrs.
Paxton plans to stay month. The
other ladies will remain two months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
Domestic Advice From Walt Mason.

Your wife has got nagging
tongue? Forget it. You thought her
smooth when she was young; forget
it. She's had enough of work and
care to sour the temper of bear;
what if she hits you with chair
Forget it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
CreditabIe Display of School Work.

Whittier's annual exhibit of school
work attracted many school patrons
this afternoon. Tea was served in
Miss Gillmor's honey room by Mrs.
koogle, supervisor of the domestic
science department. The artistic ar
ray of drawing, free hand cutting
and painting in the primary room
which were grouped by months was
very ereditable. The writing and con-
struction exhibition in this loom was
of unusual merit, the former being
the best first grade work we have
ever seen. In the other rooms the
work exhibited was also very good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
On State Highway Business.

Louie Wyman, state superintendent
of highway construction work, left
for Pagosa Springs this morning to
inspect the road being built over the
range by Logan and West, Jr., under
contract. While in that section he
expects to go over to the other side
and hasten preparations for asking
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
At the Exchange.

The new lighting system will be
in working or rather experimenting
order at the Durango Exchange to-
night and promises to be SO success
ful that in advance Secretary Wilson
designates it as the Great White Way.
Several pool tables are in place and
ready for the players to test their
skill. Call and have game.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24
Our "JirNEY" offer-This and SC

Our "JlTNEY" Offer-This and SC.
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
rey Pills, for pain in sides and back,
rheumatism, backaehe, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic
Tablets, 4 wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic. Stout people en-
joy them. S. G. Wall and Durango
Drug Co.