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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
BARBOUR COUNTY INSTITUTE
(Rv T. q Rl


The Barbour county institute con-
vened Monday, August 28th, at elev-
en- o'clock a. m, in the Court House
at Philippi.
After fewwords to the teachers,
Superintendent E. A. Hunt introduce
ed the music instructor for the week,
Prof. J. Henry Francis of Charles
ton, w. Va. The West Virginia Hills
then rendered by the institute and
was complimented by Professor
Francis.
At this period Supt. Hunt introduce
ed agents representing divers pub
fishing companies.
DR.. d. C. Murphy, of Slippery
Rock, Pa, and Prof. j. VIM. Sprowls
of Bethany College, the remaining
instructors for the week were intro
duced, and made short responses.
Monday Afternoon.
The afternoon session of the insti-
tute was opened by song and deyo-
tional exercises. Prof Sprowls adj
dressed or instructed the teachers on
"The Meaning of Education"
The regular recess period was fol-
lowed by an able address on "The
Effect of the Interest of the Teacher
in Club Work of the Community" by
County Agent Brownfield The af-
ternoon program was completed by
"The Teacher" by DR.. Murphy.
The evening program was a splen-
did literary and musical production
by talent Of local citizens and mem
bers Of the institute.
Tuesday Forenoon.
The devotional exercises were led
by the Rev. Pimn Of the Baptist
church.
"The Sensory Education" was
foundry all teachers to be a delight
full subject under Prof. j. VIM.
Sprowls presentation. County Agent
Brownfied was again given the floor
and delighted the teachers with an
almost perfect address on Corn"
Or. Murphy ended the morning ses-
sion with lecture on "The History
Teacher"
Tuesday Afternoon.
The roll call at this time showed
that already one hundred and sixty
one teachers had enrolled.
DR.. Murphy gave all any teacher
should need to make a success of the
"First Day of School" The Insti-
tute was then divided into two sec
tions for a round table. The Rural
section was under Prof. Sprowls and
DIR. Murphy conducted the graded
school section.
The evening session was histori-
cal play "The Martyrs of the Elmo"
in the local theater.
Wednesday Forenoon.
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Anvil of the M.
E. Church, South. Prof J. VIM
Sprowls lectured on what is Wrong
with Our Writing"
The regular recess was followed by
song after which DR.. Murphy talked
on History Aids"
Wednesday Afternoon.
Prof. Francis gave some time to a
musical discussion. Ex-County Supt.
Shroyer talked of ''The District In
stitute" Prof Sprowls rendered an
address on "Study and Recitation"
Recess was followed by Critical Mo-
ments in the School Room" by DR..
Murphy.
The teachers were delightfully."- en-
tertained by J. B. Ware and Ladies
Aid society of the U. B. church at
eight o'clock, at the home of the for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
BANK ROBBERS NOW
DO JOBS IN PAIRS

DANVILLE, ILL.,, Aug. 29.-Rob-
bers in double bank robbery early
today at Homer, H., secured over
$4,000. The robbers worked quick
ly. Their plans were well laid as the
explosion at the two banks were
simultaneous and were so muffled
that only a few people in the town
were awakened, $4,000 was taken
from the Raynor and Rabb bank and
$4,000 from the Citizens bank.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
GREECE EXPECTED
TO ENTER THE WAR

LONDON, Aug. 29.-An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Hague says
Germany is making preparations for
the eventual entry of Greece into
the war, which German diplomatic
circles regard as certain. Many
Greeks have departed from Germany
and tomorrow the Greek minister
in Berlin is to be received by Chan
cellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31

WASHINGTON, Aug 30.-Presi-
dent Wilson, laying the railway
strike situation before Congress to
day, with recommendation for legis-
lation, advanced the crisis to stage
where the next developments depend
upon two points. They are:
Whether the legislation be pro-
poses can be passed
If enacted, will it be effective to
prevent a strike already called for
seven a m. September a?
Neither of these questions can be
answered tonight.
The brotherhood heads themselves,
announcing theid intention to fight
certain portions of the Presidents
program, are at loggerheads over
whether it's enactment would prevent
the strike.
The railway presidents, favorable
to President Wilson's plan in the
main, think it would make it difficult
for the strike to begin.
Meanwhile, although negotiations
between the employers and men were
broken off today by the rejection OF
the railway presidents latest pro-
posal for arbitration, President Viii
son is continuing his efforts to bring
the two sides together on some form
of agreement. Efforts which might
well be described as almost superhu-
manare being exerted to that end to-
night.
When the brotherhood leaders, this
morning rejected the latest proposal
of the railroads and definitely set
the strike for Labor Day without
nfurther notice, President Wilson de-
cided to lay the whole situation be-
fore Congress. Before joint session
of House and Senate and with re-
cital of the distress and isaster
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CALL FOR YOUR MAIL.

Belington, W. Va, August 2S, 1916.
The following letters remain un-
called for and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office on Sept. 18th:
Miss Bertha McBee, Miss Leola
Price, Miss Jessie Rinehart, Mrs. f..
7. Bennett, B. f. Rinehart, Harry
Shanabarger, c. M. Hardy, Morley
Campbell, Giovanni Tireanni, foreign.
Any one calling for the above let
tiers, please say they were advertised
B. B. ROHRBOUGH, P. M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
FARMERS
TANNI END
Win Be Well Taken Care of at the
Central West Virginia Fair.


HARRISBURG, w. VA, Aug. 30
The West Virginia Fair Association
has left nothing undone in its efforts
to look after the convenience of the
farmers of Harrison and adjoining
counties at the Central West Virginia
Fair to be held September IL, 13 and
Ia, on the big exposition grounds here.
A large grove with shade trees has
been set aside to accommodate people
attending the fair with lunch baskets,
so that they may have a nice place
to eat This gives splendid oppor-
tunity to hold old-fashioned basket
picnic dinners there. Plenty of room
has also been set apart in convent
ent location for horses and carriages.
Wednesday, September 10, is to be
observed as Farmers day and a spe-
cial program with w. d. Zinn, Harri-
son county agricultural agent, will be
carried out.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31

E. I. Shannon and family, of
Parkersburg. were picnicing at
Laurel Hill Wednesday noon, ac-
companied by his brother, A. G.
Shannon and family of Buckhan-
non. They were delighted with
the scenery in the immedia tie
neighborhood.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
A FESTIVAL.

The young ladies Of Sunday
School class No 6 will give a fes-
tival in the basement of the NJ.
E. Church Thursday evening,
September 18th. A surprise in
store for al Come and have an
evening of fun.
Committee
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
FARMERS MEETING

The Belington Agriculture AS
sociation will meet on the 10th
day of September, 1916, at l P
M. at the L. D. Cook building.
How to Raise a Good Wheat
Crop in this Country" by G. W..
Hillyard. How to Take Care
of Surplus Fruit Crop" by j. b.
Moore.
R. S. Dayton, Pres.
w. ]. Goodwin, Sec.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
PRESIDENT WILSON LAYS RAILWAY
STRIKE SITUATION BEFORE CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-While
President Wilson was announcing
that he would lay the railway strike
situation before Congress at 2:30
o'clock to-day the Brotherhood lead
ers rejected the latest proposition of
the Committee of Railway Presidents
and actually ordered the strike to be-
gin at Z a. m. Labor Day unless a
SETTLEMENT satisfactory to them is
reached in the meantime.
Their previous order for the strike
was tentative and required a secret
signal to put it into effect. Unless
a settlement satisfactory to the labor
leaders is reached before that time
orunless President Wilson and con-
gress find some way to prevent it
the strike would start Labor Day
without further notice
The labor leaders admittedly took
their action the first thing today in
the belief that some means was be-
ing sought to prevent the strike ac-
tually being falled. By their ac-
tion they think they have anticipat-
ed any legal processes which might
be brought against them.
President Wilson prepared to GO
before congress in just session at
E:30 o'clock this afternoon with pro-
posals for newk laws to prevent the
strike.
The latest authentic outline of the
proposals is as follows:
Increase of the interstate COM
merce commission from seven to nine
members.
An eight hour law for railroad en-
ployes in actual interstate transpor-
tation.
10 empower tho federal board Of
mediation to fully investigate opera
ton of an eight hour day on rail
Droads.
To empower the Interstate com
merce commission to consider the
eight hour day in connection with
making rates.
- A measure similar to the Canadian
Industrial disputes act for an inves-
LEGATION of all disputes between rail.
roads and their employees.
A measure empowering the presi
dent to operate trains with the pri-
mary object of providing the Ameri-
can troops on the Mexican border
with food.
The brotherhood leaders favor the
eight hour day but oppose the pro
posal to adopt the Canadian plan.
The proposal of the railroads
framed last Friday and unofficially
published at the time proposing thai
pending an investigation of the con
Eoversy, the interstate commerce
commission keep accounts Of opera
ton on the eight hour day and thu
ten hour day and later make an
award, was formally communicated
to the men this morning.
\ They gave every evidence OF re
: jecting it as has been expected.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
To Speak on the Street

Miss Adele Potter, of New
York, will speak on the street on
the subject of equal suffrage,
Saturday evening at 7.30. She
will speak at Junior Friday even
ing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
KINDENBURG NEW
GERMAN STAFF CHIEF

BERLIN, via Copenhagen, to Lon
don, Aug. 30.-The emperor has dis
missed General Erich Won Falken-
hayn and appointed Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg chief of the general
staff.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31

BERLIN, (via London) Aug. Is
Germany has declared war on Rou-
mania. Fighting has begun between
Roumania and Teutonic troops on
the Pennsylvania frontier, the official
announcement of to-day indicates.
The statement says Roumanins have
been taken prisoners.
BERLIN via London) Aug. 23.-
Romnnia declared war on Austro-
Hungary Sunday evening it is Off
cially announced here.
Romania thus becomes the 18th
nation to join in the war. Her in
tervention either on the side of the
allies or the central powers has been
awaited with symptoms of concern
by both sides since the beginning of
the great conflict This is due not
entirely to Roumania's military
strength, but also to the strategic ad-
vantagees of her geographical posi-
ton and the fact that her entry in
the struggle opens to the Russian ar
my a gateway through Roumania to
attack the Bulgarians from the north
while the allied army having its base
at Saloniki attacks them and their
German allies from the south.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31

James Barnes, of Connelsville,
Pa, was here over Sunday the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. j.
Broadwater.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31

Save your waste paper. We
will take it. : Ladies Aid M. E.
Church.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31

strike would bring to the country,
the President proposed plan of leg
islation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
TWENTY MEN
DROWN in STORM

SAN DOMINGO. Aug. 29.-The
United Seates armored cruiser Mem
PTS was driven ashore on the rocks of
the outer harbor today, by great
and sudden ground today, by great
and sudden ground swell, 1t is said
that many lives were lost as result
of the disaster. All fires under the
boilers of the Mempis were exiting
uished by the thrush of water,
The United States gunboat Cas-
tine managed to escape by putting
to sea.
The United States cruiser Memph-
is formerly was the armored cruiser
Tennessee. Her name was changed
May %, last. Recently she has been
doing duty in San Domingo waters
in connection with the revolution.
Was Cruiser Flagship.
The Memphis is oil 14,500 tons and
has a horse power of $4,000 Her
complement is 900 men. She is the
flagship of the cruiser Force, of the
United States Atlantic fleet.
Captain E, l.. Beach commands
the Memphis.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-31
BULLETIN
Belinaton.

BERLIN, (via Sayville wireless.)
Aug 27.-An official announcement
to-day says:
"The Italian government has de-
clared through the Swiss government
that August %. Italy considers her
self at war with Germany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26

Buffalo. n Y. Aug Coming
from. behind TODAY, Bsuy Smiths
Richmond Nirginians fought a won
dersul up-h battle and won out over
the Buffalo Herd, 10 6. ana incident
ally pulled the locals ont Of first
place.
The champions started off as # they
we're destined to make "a runaway
aSfair OF the contest. RarneriBg four
runs In the arst inning of Of Me
kenny. After McKenry had allowed
Ase hits, given a base on balls four
Rfsons had scampered across the
plate. with two men on the hassoeks
and only one out, Lefty Erabble WAS
summoned forth by Manager Smith.
He managed TO retire the side, leaving
the two men stranded on the bases
He pitched great ball for the VIZ
9inians from then on and WAS re-
moved from the game in the eighth
Inning TO permit Leake 10 bat for him
The latter delivered safe blow.
Heating pitched the eighth and ninth
sinnings and held the locals safe
The Virsiuians 9ght was an uphill
one throughout They had Il four-r1in
K han1icap az early as the first in
ming and they had 10 put forth all OF
lhtir reserve force and energy TO
finally get the verdict over the home
club The Virgiuians scored their
@Arst two runs in tina fourth frame
SAnd added another In the attn The
Herd added duo or additional count
erE in the seventh, mAesrg She score
10 5 in favor OF the Hs5us In the
eighth the Richmond club started
1 banging the ball all over he Geld and
before the frame had been brought 70
i n close the visitors had ruup "a quar-
y tef OF counters and taken tbs lead by
one run. The Nirgintsns were never
y h@s den after this
The Richmond club batted The bal
hard today, securing no less thar
fifteen ssfeiies, Stetnbrennar led tn,
h assault with triple and two singles
ss0Ht OF three trips TO the plate
4 Hendrix. Clemens. Baukston and
Crahble each contributed couple
I1eake went in az a pinch hitter for
Erabble and secured one, while
Mickey Kelliher and Heating each
came to bat once and contributed
bingies. Johnny Priest got one out
OF two trips 10 the plate
The box score follows.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26
EXPECT LARGE CROWD
At MATCH NEXT week
Training Hard for Bout Thursday
Night.

Judging from the number OF appii-
cations flied for ringside seats now
on sale at McCoys. Eighth and Broad
Streets, announcement by promoters
that I'D, Stranger Lewis had agreed
to meet Ivan Lnow. the big Cossack.
in finish match In this city on tho
night OF August 81. was the most well
come bit of news local devotees OF the
mat game have received in the his
tory OF wrestling in Richmond A
crowd OF more than 1000 people saw
Lewis fail in his endeavor to throw
LAnow and Tom Draak here last week
Indications are that this high water
mark for attendance will be broken
when Lewis and Linow get together.
Tho two meet In an out-and-ou
finish affair. One OF them must gain
two falls out OF three 10 win the
match. Tho gate receipts are TO be
divided 60 per cent to the winner
and 40 per cent TO tho loser, after the
promoters have taken out their toll for
staging the match. Tho stran9le and
toe holds will be barred. and every
effort will be made to keep tho match
free from unnecessary roughness
though both grapplers are expected
to mix 1t I'm lively fashion from the
jump. Because of the record-break-
ing attendance anticipated. promot-
ers announce that one woman will be
admitted free for every ticket sold,
and the gates will not be open to the
fairer sex generally.
Immediately after fixing his sigma
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26
YAPP. ALIAS MITCHELL

There are some very queer
monakers attached to ball players.
but most OF them bear UP under
the handicap. and refuse the solace
Of an alias. The few conspicuous
exceptions include Lee Magee,
wllo was born a Hoernschmeyer
and Max Carey, who was origin
ally tagged Carnarius. Among the
oid-timers the man best justified
In changing his name. perhaps.
was Fred Mitchell. who was born
Yapp. Mitchell. who helped to
coach the Brave twirlers into
worlds championship form after
he left the Bisous in 1914, and
who has since acted as coach of
tho Harvard nine. was born in
Alton, Mass. thirty-seven years
ago come tomorrow. II was In
the latter part OF the nineteenth
century that Fred began his pro
fessional career as a pitcher IN
Concord, " II, later playing with
Lawrence, which club sold him IN
Boston Later he pitched for the
Red SoX. the Athletics and
Phillies. and finished his mound
career with the Toronto club In
1908. Having ontlived his useful
ness as a hurier, he turned catcher
and worked so well behind the bat
for tile Leafs that he was bought
by the Yankees After a few
months he was turned back 10 the
International. catching for Rech-
ester and Buffalo when Stallings
took charge OF the Braves in 1918
he took Mitchell with him. and
made the veteran the coach Of his
young twtrlers In the Develop
fpent OF the hurting material OF
the Braves Mitchell played a con-
spicunaiS and highly useful role.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26
OUTFITS TO
GET TOGETHER TO-DAY
Homebuders and Kocens Boosters Will Play Double Header
Beginning at 2:30 O'clock in Broad Street
Park For City Championship

Boosters. respectively. and in the event
either one of the teams win the dou-
hle-header today It will decide the
amateur championship Of Richmond.
Should there be an even break the
deciding game will be played of here
next Wednesday afternoon. The Sc
ries will have to be completed by the
middle of next week, for the first
games in the interc!ty series will be
played next Saturday afternoon.
Although the Homebuilders go into
the games this afternoon slight favor
ties over the Fulton aggregation, those
who have followed the exhibitions OF
the two teams this year are looking
for two tight, hotly-contested games.
Both teams are in excellent condition
and the games should be warm ones
from tho start,
Jollfn. the former Richmond Col
iege hurler. will probably be on the
mound for the Homebuilders In the
opening game and he will be opposed
by Robertson. Sanderson and Mason
will probably oppose each other In
the closing encounter. pitching for the
Homebuilders and Kocen's boosters,
respectively Tignor, of the Home
builders. and Lowe, OF Kocen's Boost
ers, will catch both of the games.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26
hADD{N'S FELLOWSHIP
PROVES EASY. WINNER

Saratoga Springs, n. r. Aug. as
Another big Killing" the second OF
the meeting, was made here today
when Fellowship. owned by John f
Madden, and opening at 70 to l. defeat
ed Nylon, the prohihtive / to 10 IA
vcrite, ana beat xyion by seventeen
lengths The latter bolted Across the
track after the barrier few up and
gave Fellowship his chance. Both big
c0ups at this meeting have been en-
gineered by Madden. The last time
Nebraska was put across
Wlstfui found the soft track to her
1ikinR in tho second race and won
handily, McTaggart. on Straightfor-
ward, claimed foul, but 1t was mo-,
allowed. *SsxS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26
SCO1TSBURG HAS EVEN
BREAK IN TWO GAMES

Especial 10 The Richmond yIrgintan.)
Scottsburg. Va. ~Aug. 25--Scotts-
burg and Charlotte Courthouse broke
even on a two-game series played on
he local diamond Thursday and Fri
day afternoons. Charlotte won the
first. : 10 6. while the second went to
Scottsburg, Is 10 8. The first game
was slow and long drawn out, Scots
burg losing the game In the third in
ming when four hits and two errors
gave Charlotte six rams. The re-
mainder OF tho game Hudson held his
opponents safe. Morrssette pitched
gilt-edeed ball in the first game, but
had 20 retire In the second. Hudson
went strong through both games
Batteries: First garne--Charlotte---
Morrissette and Guthrie: ScottsburR-
Hudson. owen and Eimundson.
Second game; Charlotte--MorTis-
settle and Guthrie; Scottsburg-~fTud-
son and Edmundson. Urnpire--Mr.
Hudson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26

ture to the articles of agreement,
Lewis left for Atlantic City. ". j.,
to train. Lewis admits that he was
In high flesh and carried too big
paunch in his previous matches here.
He realizes that he must be in the
best OF shape TO meet IAnow. and ex-
poets to be so whom the referee calls
the match.
T.inow il doing his training in New
York. Latest advices from him said
light road work constituted his con-
ditioning program, The Russian says
he Is in good enough shape to go any
distance with Lewis The two ara
bitter enemies, and whiriwtnd,
grueliing scrap In looked for.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26
HOME Runs WIN GAME
ron DAVE SHFAN's GRAYs

Montreal. Aug 25-~Three home runs
won the opening game Of tho series
for the Grays here today against the
Royals to l. Providence hit Fuller
ton hard in the early stages OF the
game. and he finally WAS replaced In
The fourth by Fullenwctdsr. The lat
ter held the hard hitting Grays TO three
hits and one run for the remainder of
the game The score;
Score by innings: r.
Providence .... ......11l Gao osS---e
Montreal ...... ........3oo COL oo0--&
Batteries Shuitx and Yelle, Fuller
ton, Fullenwelder and Madden.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26
Fights Uphill Battle And Defeats To Pitch
REBEL ROSS TAKEN Ill;
KRITCHEL.L NOT COMING

will he retained by Manager
smith until another seasoned 70.
ceiver can be procured, and prob.
ably for the remainder OF tho 80.
son. The Maple Leaves decided
at the last moment to keep
Kritchell on the pay ron for tn
rest OF the present season.
Ross has been complaining IN
of the year, and there IL . strong
probability OF an X-ray being
taken OF his abdomen. Hendrix
has also been sick for some ttnA
Priest will probably be shifted 70
shortstop today, sending Kelliher
to first and Eibel to second. III
Hcndryx Is too sick TO play In tho
outfleld, Manager Smith win 80 70
center.
Heating and Leake will pitch
for Richmond today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-26
The old IN. san pursue. the

Richmond club.
According To q telegram re-
.ceived from Manager Billy Smith
at I O'Clock this morning, Rebel
Roas Is Ill and fs under . physi-
clans care; HendRyx u sick ana
IL hardly able TO get into his uni
form, while Stoiny Steinhrcnner
was hurt in the eighth inning OF
yesterdays game, and may be out
for q while.
It was further announced by
Manager Smith that the Toronto
club Inns refused to turn over
Catcher Kritchcll to the Rach-
mond club. hnt tried to send Kelly
instead. The latter has refused
to report to the virginians and
has been placed on the suspended
list This means that O'Donnell