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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
VILLA IS REPORTED
AT HEAD OF BAND
CHIHUAHUA CITY, Mexico, Aug.

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Mexico, Aug.
15.-General Matias Ramos, reported
to General Trevino from Escalon,
Chihuahua today that he had given
battle three times to Villas personal
band during the two days previous,
inflicting sharp defeats each time.
The first skirmish was with a scout
ing party of eight Villa followers, of
whom Ramos killed FIVE. This ac-
Won took place on the Laguma ranch,
Is miles west of Escalon. Continu-
nag his advance, Ramos ran on an ad-
vance force of so bandits, who were
routed, leaving their dead behind and
escaping in the dark.
The next morning, dust clouds be-
ing seen in the distance, Ramos gave
chase and scattered a large band,
which lost 20 dead and a number of
prisoners. Among the captives was
colonel who asserted that Villa was
personally directing the attack from a
safe distance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
THE FAIRMONT FAIR.

FAIRMONT, w. Va, August 3D.
On each of the four days Of the Fair
mont Fair, August % to rs, there
will be race in which the purse is
81 900 ard there will be ten other
races il each of which the purse is
$500, and there viii also be a running
race each day, making in all one
of the finest racing cards ever pre-
sented at fair in this state.
The Fairmont Fair has taken first
rank among the fairs Of the country
with its big displays of farm prod
ucts, live stock, etc, its big free at
fractions, its midway, etc. This year
the fair has secured Heagland Bros.
troupe, which will give ten big free
acts on the track each day. This or
ganization is veritable circus in it
self and win attract thousands of
visitors.
The coming fair will be the great
est in the history Of the Fairmont as
saciation and this city is planning
to take care OF thousands Of visitors,
as the largest crowds in the history
Of the city are expected to come for
the great show.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
WILSON NOT TO MAKE
CAMPAIGN TOUR IN WEST

WASHINGTON, Aug. i4.-Henry
Morganthau, former Ambassador to
Turkey and Chairman Of the Demo-
cratic Campaign Finance Committee,
spent an hour with the President this
afternoon going over the political
situation. Chairman Vance McCor-
mick and other members Of the Cam
paign Committee are expected to ar
rive here tonight for conference
with the President tomorrow morn
ing. They will be entertained at
luncheon by Mr.. Wilson.
The President, it was definitely
learned to-day, does not intend to
make Western campaign tour, al
though later developments may make
ouch a trip necessary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
$50 RAILROAD MEN
VISIT THE WHITE HOUSE
ITALIAN BATTLESHIP
ABLAZE: BLOWS UP

PARIS, Aug. 15.-The Italian
dreadnought Leonardo de vinci
caught fire and blew up in the Har-
Dor of laramie, Italy, and 800 of her
crew were drowned, says a Turin
despatch to the Petit Journal. The
date of the disaster is given only as
a day in August.
The fire, says the despatch, was
discovered in the dreadnought's kitch-
en- and spread rapidly. The Captain
Immediately ordered the magazines
flooded and tried to beach the battle
ship, but one magazine exploded be-
fore this could be done. The vessel
was turned over on her aside and q
large number of the crew were
thrown into the sea. It is believed
the battleship can be righted and re-
floated.
The Leonardo da Vinci was launch
ed in October, 1911. Her displace-
ment is $4,000 tons. She is 575h
feet long, 91% feet beam and carries
957 men. Her main battery consists
of thirteen 12-ihch guns, and her
secondary battery is composed of
eighteen 4.7-inch guns. Her engines
are of $4,000 horse power designed to
develop a speed of 22.5 knots.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
COMPROMISE MAY NOT BE
REACHED

WASHINGTON, Aug. l6.--Among
the railroad managers today there
was discussion of proposal for
some sort of permanent commits
sion, to consider all railroad wage
disputes in the future and that It
should begin with the present one.
Whether it should be SINH pri-
vate tribunal organized by agree
ment, between railroad men was not
made clear but there seems to be
some sentiment in favor of having
it created by Act of Congress, some
what in the nature Of an enlarge
ment of the present board of Media
ton and Concilliation.
1t was not made clear wether Pres
ident Wilson was considering the idea
or not
Brotherhood leaders would not say
whether compromise might be reach
ed by putting an eight hour day into
effect for six month for trial and
allowing pro rata pay for over time,
as has been suggested, but they said
that such system would have de-
cided advantages over the one under
which they now are working.
Under that plan a man earning
four dollars in ten hours would make
the same amount in eight hours and
over time would start at so cents an
hour instead Of 40.
Thus at end of ten hours he would
have earned $5 instead of $4, as he
now earns and be getting IA pay
for over time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
WASHINGTON NEWS.
From Geo. w. Summons.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.--Upon
learning Of the cloudburst and flood
in the valleys Of Cabin Creek and
Coal river, Senator Chiffon and Con-
gresham Littlepage took immediate
steps to ascertain whether federal as
sistance would be required for those
homes had been swept away and
whose Families had been drowned
Senator Chiffon had several long dis
lance telephone conversations with
friend in Charleston, to inquire weth-
err there was anything he could do to
bring assistance from the federal gov
eminent to the stricken people. Con-
gresham Littlepage also undertook
to see what steps, if any, should be
taken to bring about government as
sistance, if necessary. Both were as
sured that assistance from without
the State would not be necessary and
consequently no fedral aid was re-
quested. Both showed a willingness
to assist in any way they could in
bringing relief to the victims of the
flood but the home people said they
were equal to the emergency.
In only FIVE States were general
crop conditions better on Aug. LIST
than they were in West Virginia. Tho
fye States are New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Maine, Massachusetts and New
York. On the first of this month the
condition Of West Virginia crops was
11l.2 per cent of an average crop, a
gain of 5 per cent in amonth, accord
ing to the Department Of Agriculture,
which made it's monthly report few
days ago.
The Post Office Department announ-
ces that to meet the increased de-
mands of the commercial development
Of the country, it has established new
railroad, electric car line, steamboat
and motor boat service for the carry
ing of the mails on scale rarely e.
qualled in the history Of the postal
service. The statement of the De-
partipent shows that in West Virginia
railroad service has been established
from Wyco to Allen; from Putney
to Dana from Decota to Carbon, while
electric car service has been establish
ed between Kenova and Huntington.
The number of pensioners on the
rolls of the United Staes for West
Virginia during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1916, are shown by report
of the commissioner of pensions to
have been 1914, while their pay
ments for the year amounted to $2,-
O63, 1873.
The apple and peach crops of Ber-
kelley county will amount to 100000
this year,and the corn crop S1,00O,000
more, according to Congressman Geo.
NJ. Bowers, who is heavily interested
in all these crops.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
ALL ILLS FAIL BEFORE TANLAC
Numerous Ailments of Wheeling
Lady Believed Suddenly BY
New Medicine.

Here is an example that tells just
what Tanlac can do. Mrs. John
Yates who lives at 2728 Jacob Street,
Wheeling, related it during an inter-
view recently. She said, = suffered
from neuralgie, rheumatism and ca
tarrh My limbs ached and hurt ter
ribly and my catarrh worried me all
the time. | have had headaches for
the past four years. ! tried Tanlac
and since doing so ] haven't had a
pain or ache since. Ny catarrh is .
thing of the past and my rheumatism
left me as if by magic. have a good
appetite now and the headaches have
left me. | have tried many remedies
without results but Tanlac has done
the work. | just can't say enough
for it and | will recommend it to my
friends"
TanIac is doing the same thing ev-
cry day in all parts Of the country.
1t will do the same for you as it has
done for thousands Of others. Go to-
day to Buxton & Landstreet, Dart
moor; A. w. Window, Junior, and
Grant Grahm, Belington, w. Va, and
buy bottle Of Tanlac. Price $l.00
per bottle.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
WHAT THE THREATENED
RAILROAD STRIKE MEANS

Men making demands 100000
Employees affected 100000.
Dependents affected (estimated) -
100000
Railroad involved -225.
Mileage OF railroads-257211.
Stockholders 626,122.
Capital stock Of railroads $685.
286,S92.
Receipts for April-$2S0, 9S7 ,306.
Expenses for April-$l89, 925 ,465.
Amount roads say demands would
cost-$lO0, 100000.
Amount men say they would cost
$25,000,0O0.
Investments in railroads (approxi-
mate SIT 900, 100000.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
c. W. BRANDON GIVES DINNER

To make good wager made pre-
vious to the special elction for Good
Road Bonds in which G. W. Brandon,
was the loosen Of bet, of dinner
to NJ. E. Hill and friends, Berne Teter,
Gale Hillyard, l. F. Right, Porter
Stalnaker, James Harvey and Frank
Brandon.
The above were the parties present
at the three course luncheon given by
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Brandon, assisted
by Mrs. Marstiller, at their home in
Philippi.
We have often thought of sitting
down to fire luncheons, but this was
the most delicious one that we ever
had the pleasure Of enjoying. And
the way it was served by the host and
hostess made the event one to be re-
menbered as long as time lasts. The
Gully thing that happened to mar the
occasion, and to bring q bitter taste
in the mouths of the participants was
an occurrence that happend about four
and one half miles below town. When
the small car driven by Porter Stall
maker made feeble effort to eat the
larger car driven by Berne Teter.
While no one was seriously hurt all
occupants have been complaining Of
Indigestion, to the tune Of about sew
en- or eight dollars damages each. So
this viii make lasting imprint upon
the minds OF the jolly bunch that will
last as long as the sands upon the sea
shore
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
DAVID -CANFIELD DEAD

Last Thursday, August 10th, David
Garfield died at his home in Being
ton, 80 years 3 months and 8 days
old. Interment was made at the
Sttingtown cemetery. He has sis
ter, Mrs. Rueker, and three daugh-
ters, who survive, He was married
the second time, his first wife de-
parted this life about thirty-five
years ago. and his last wife follow
ed about seven years ago Mr.. Can
field had been sick for about four
months with a complication Of dis
eases. He had been ailing for years
with rheumatism causing him great
pain besides crippling him for life.
He pfofesed the belief ii the doctrine
Of the Old School Baptist.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
FARMERS MEETING.

There win be a meeting Of the Bel
ington Agriculture Association Club
at the BeEngton High School Build
ing ON Saturday, August 10th, 1916,
at 10 a. M, for the purposes of get
ting up orders for lime and fertilizer
for wheat this fall If there is any
one wants any, they are urged to be
present or send Us your order. We
will take up the reading circle.
All the farmers of Barker and
Valley are requested to be present
R. S. DAYTON, President
w. J. GOODWIN, Secretary
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
MRS. PARRISH DIES SUDDENLY

MRS. PARRISH DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Benjamin Parrish, who was a
sister of J. E. Keyser, and the moth
er of A. r. Parrish and Mrs. M. E.
Dennis, died very suddenly at hos
pital in Columbus, Ohio, where she
had been operated upon just week
before and was thought getting along
very we'll. The news came here Tues
day evening that she was dead which
was a great shock to her relatives
and friends Mr.and Mrs. A.R.Parrish
had Just returned from Ohio Monday
evening where they had been visit
ing and least expected change for
the worse Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis left
Wednesday morning for Belle Valley,
the home OF her mother, and they
were followed Wednesday evening by
Mr. and Mrs. Parrish and Mr.. Key
ser.
Mrs. Parrish was about sixty, five
years old and was in fairly good
health. She has made several visits
here and made many friends all OF
whom regret to learn of her death.
The following item is taken from
; The Caldwell Press respecting the
death of Mrs. Parrish:
Mrs. B. p. Parrish died at Grant
Hospital, Columbus, Tuesday evening
about 5 o'clock, from the effects of
an operation which she recently I'M
derwent. She was recovering nicely
from the effects of the operation. Mr..
Parrish was there that afternoon and
everything seemed to be going along
all right, but when he reached home
he received the word of her death,
which came suddenly and wholly un
expected. She leaves surviving a hus-
band and the following children: Is
aac S., of Caldwell, Richard S., of
Belle Valley, Mrs. M. E. Dennis, of
Belington, w. Va, Mrs. E. E. Noyes,
of Caldwell Ri. 3, Mrs. Nancy Land
aker, of South Olive, A. R. Parrish,
of Belington, w. Va, and Jessie NJ.
Of the home. she was about 81 years
of age and fine type of christian
mother. The funeral services will be
held from the Presbyterian church at
Sharon, Thursday afternoon at 200
o'clock.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
BIG NAVAL BILL
PASSES CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The
senate big building program for the
United States navy with provision for
sixteen capital ships within three
years, was accepted by the house to-
day after serious debate. The vote
was 283 to 81 with 35 democrats and
Is republicans and one socialist vot-
ing against the senate amendment.
The bill as it now stands is the larg-
est ever passed. 1t calls for approx
mately $4,000, 600, of which amount
$110,000,0OO is for new construction.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
ICE CREAM FESTIVAL AND
PARCEL POST SALE.

There will be an Ice Cream Festi-
val and Parcel Post Sale at E. Wares
store near Depot Saturday evening,
August 10, beginning at p. m.
The, proceeds for benefit Of the u.
3. Church.
Come one--corne I'll and let US have
a pleasant time together.
Tell your friends.
COMMITTEE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
Belingt0n. W. Va, Thursday, august IL, 1915.
GET YOUR NAME And BUSINESS IN
PRINT"

No business man in any town should allow newspa
per published in his town be printed without his name
and business mentioned some where in its columns This
applies in all kinds of Business general stores dry goods
groceries, furniture dealers professional men, wholesalers
and in fact all classes of business Your name and
business should be mentioned you use more than
two inch space. A stranger picking up newspaper
should be able to tell just what business represented
town by looking at the business lineup in the paper
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
BIG SUPPER IN BASEMENT OF
M. E. CHURCH FRIDAY EVENING

The Ladies Aid will have Big
Supper in the basement of the M. E.
Church Friday evening, beginning
early, August 18th.
This is going to be abig affair as
the ladies are preparing something
good, and have been looking forward
to this as one of their best gather
ings in the new basement.
This basement has five large rooms
including the big airy and well-light-
ed kitchen. The dining, or main
room is in the center and nicely fin
ished and decorated.
The place to get a square meal, as
well as square deal will be this
basement next Friday evening. Come
out, all o ye-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
ITALY SHAKEN BY
EARTHQUAKE

LONDON, Aug. 16.-The cities OF
Ancona, Peraro and Rimini, Italy,
were shaken by an earthquake this
morning says a dispatch from Rome.
No damage was done at Ancona but
at Pesaro and Rinini houses were
wrecked and it is feared there has
been loss of life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17

Messrs- Chas. Harwood and Phil
Williams motored over from Elkins,
Sunday in Mr.. Harwood's car.
Dr.. A. H. Woodford, wife and
daughter, Virginia, were in Elkins,
Thursday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
NOTIFICATION DAY SET

" WAoHINGION- AUGUST II u :
NAL notification to President Wilson
Of nomination will take place Sep
TENDER 2. That day was definitely
selected today when arrangements
were made for the President to go to
Long Branch, N. j., for the ceremony.
The President has already completed
his speech of acceptance. The mott
fcation speech win be made by Sena-
tor James
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17

1t was stated last week in The
Progressive that Dawson Wilson was
re-arrested This part of the news
item is an error, as he was merely
turned over to the proper authorities
by his father to do as they deemed
best. The authorities thought best
to send him to the Home of Incura-
bles, which they did.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17
Program for Mt. View Farmer.

Program for Mt. View Farmers
Bureau to be held, Tuesday, August
I'D, s p. m:
/. Music by the Choir
2. Recitations by Delta Matthew and
Katie Poe.
8. Question for debate; Does it
Pay to Raise Poultry ?"-L. D. Cross
How much lime per acre and what
kind of soil needs it mostly Pr. S.
Dayton.
sWhat benefit is the Farmers Bur-
eau to the farms ?"-W. j. Goodwin.
Queries.
The farmers are invited and espe-
.cisIly the members are requested to
be present. The ladies are always
welcome.
B. W. sCHooNovER, Pres.
J. F. VALENTINE. Sec.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Griffin, Of
Louisiana are here visiting Mr., Grit
fms parents, Mr. and Mrs G. d.
Griffin, on Brown Avenue.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17

Geo NJ. kittle and son, Frank, Of
Philippi, notored to Belington, Sun
day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-17

Marvin Cab was in town Wednes-
day on his way to see his brother, w.
3. Gall, at Buckhannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01
WOULD PERMIT LOANS
HERE AT 3 PER CENT
East End Suburban Citizens Asso-
citation Advocates Amending
District Law.
Free Text Books for Schools Favor
ed-Vote on Liquor Cues
ton Urged.

William H. Ernst. as chairman of the
Legislative committee of the East End
suburban Citizens Association. at
meeting of the association held last
night at 1i9S II street northeast.
brought up the question of amending
the law relating to pawnbrokers in
the District of Columbia. He recited
the substance of the bill to amend the
law, saying it provides that pawnbrok-
ers may charge , per cent a month on
small loans instead of l per cent, as
now permitted.
In resolution offered by Mr.. Ernst
il was recited that the passage of this
bill would not improve coQditions nor
result in restoring the pawnbroking
and loan business in this District. for
the reason that no person doing
legitimate business can afford to make
loans at the rate of per cent a month,
hence the bill may be classed properly
as another experiment in legislation"
Ii was recited further that the asso-
citation lis opposed to any plan that
would consume the valuable time of
members of Congress in hearings and
in other ways in shaping up and pass
ing bills that are nothing but expert
ments IN legislation such as House
bill 57S2'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01

the District of Columbia. so far as II
relates to the production of alcohol s
a by-product by the Corby company in
connection with the manufacture OF
yeast. Under the bill as reported to
the Senate the company would be
obliged to close its plant. for the reason.
1t is claimed, that ii is impossible to
manufacture yeast without producing
alcohol. The alcohol produced by it,
the representatives of the company
pointed out. is of highgrad and test.
is shown by the fact that it is re-
auired to pay the government a tax on
it of s2.09 gallon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01
R. P. ANDREWS ELECTED
BY RETAIL MERCHANTS
Chosen President Again at Annual
Meeting of the Board of
Governors.

Ross T. Andrews was reelected presl-
dent of the Retail Merchants Associa :
ton this afternoon at the annual meet
ing OF the board of governors Mr..
Andrews was elected to the presidency
of the organization in Jure. 1913. hav-
ing served prior to that time as its first
vice president
The governing board. which is com
posed of the chairman of thirty-siX
trade sections of the organization. re-
elected other officers as follows: NJ. A.
Leese. first vice president: Isaac Cans.
second vice president: f. f. Graham,
treasurer: Charles J. Columbus. secre-
tary. and NJ. d. Rosenberg. general
counsel.
In addition to electinG officers the
governors considered number OF rec
concentrations contained in the annual
report of President Andrews and trans
acted other BUSINESS of the organiZa
ton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01
TARIFF BOARD BILL IN.
Presented in the House by Repre-
sentative Rainey.

REPRESENTATIVE Rainey of Illinois in
troduced in the House late this aft
ernoon the administration tarin com
mission bill. 1t provides for COM
mission of five members at salaries of
$4,000 a year each, secretary al
$4,000, and other employees.
Mr. Rainey said that the bill as
drawn provides for a tariff commits
sion endowed with larger powers and
wider scope for investigation than ever
before given to any tariff commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01
TO HANDLE MONEY BILLS.
Chairman Martin Names Senate Ap-
preparations subcommittee.

The subcommittee of the Senate COM
mittee OH appropriations which will
have charge of the District appropria-
tion bill this session has been ap-
pointed by Senator Martin, chairman
Of the fun committee. a. follows: Sena-
tor Smith Of Maryland, chairman. and
Senators Lea. owen, Robinson, Calm
ger. Dillingham; and Curtis
The other subcommittee which will
handle the various appropriation bills
Senator Martin has appointed fol-
lows:
Sundry civil biu-Senator Martin.
chairman. and Senators OVerman
Cha mberlain. Underwood. Warren and
Gallinger
Legislative bill - Senator Martin.
chairman. and Senators Overman,
Bryan. Robinson. Smoot and Oliver.
Deficiency bills 49, Senator Martin,
chairman. and Senators Bryan. Sha-
froth. Underwood, Warren and Smoot.
Diplomatic and consular bill-Senator
Oyerman. chairman. and Senators Lea.
Shafroth. Robinson, Jones, Dillingham;
and Curtis.
Fortifications bili-Scnator Bryan,
chairman, and Senators owen. Smith.
Underwood. Oliver. Jones and Town
send.
Permanent appropriations - Senator
Tillman, chairman, and Senators Gull
berson. owen, Chamberlin, Oliver.
Jones and Townsend.