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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

picot-edged turnover or frill on the
dark taffeta frock, the collar ranges
to the deep broad collar extending to
the deep broad collar extending to the
waistline and below. There are many
of us who favor the high collar, even
in summer, but this is fashioned of
net Or organdy, and is open in front,
so it is really not high collarafter
all, but very becoming detail of
frock or blouse. The wide, cape-like
collars are most popular this summer.
For summer evenings, with light
frocks, there are becoming ruffs of
net, chiffon, or malines, and the chic
little shoulder caps of Georgette trim
med with fur or marabout.
Sleeves are transparent, or semi
transparent, of crepe, net or chiffon
to match the color of the material Of
the frock; and are both long and short.
The closely cuffed sleeve is favored,
and also the flowing sleeve. These
latter are very easily made, being
finished around the lower edge with a
bias fold, or the effective picot edge.
Undertakings for Sheer Frocks.
Although not as conspicuous, equal
ly as important as the frock are the
dainty undertakings designed to COM
plete it. Combinations, envelope
chemises, camisoles, petticotts and
knickerbockers are being fashioned Of
pale pink or blue cotton crepe or wolfe,
the barred and striped cottons, wash
satins, and the daintiest possible of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

Let us not forget, and let Us teach
1t to all, that there would be no dig
nifty in life, that it would not be worth
while to live, if annihilation were to
be our lot. What is it which aiievi-
ates and which sanctifies toll, which
renders men strong, wise, patient, just,
at once humble and aspiring. but the
perpetual vision Of a better world,
whose light shines through the dark
ness OF the present life? For myself,
/ believe profoundly in that better
world; and after many struggles,
much stedy and numherless trials, tais
is the supreme conviction Of my rea-
son as it is the supreme consolation OF
my soul-Victor Hugo
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
ON BOTH SIDES OF FENCE
Ants Sending Out False State.
menss on Prohibition Ques-
ton in West Virginia

The organization opposed to equal
ties In West Virginia which attempts
to prove that where women vote the
states invariably go wet" At the
same time this self same Organization
lis sending TO wet counties pretended
statistics showing that these mos
versatile women always vote dry" In
both instances these facts are wilfut
ly distorted. 1t IS true that all women
do not always vote dry But it is a
fact that in FIVE suffrage states which
have voted on the prohibition ques
ton in the past is months four of
them have gone dry and only one
went wet"
In 1914 California, Colorado, Wash
ington, Oregon and Idaho submitted
the prohibition question to the voters
In each state the women voted in
large numbers. Four of these states
voted dry" and only one-California
stayed in the wet column. But in
the Golden State there is a most eff
fective local option law and at the
present moment AZ per cent of the ter
ritory is dry Utah is also attacked
by these circulars for not prohibiting
liquor Under her local option law
IS per cert of Utah is dry. At the
last local option election in Illinois
over 100 towns voted out liquor. The
number Of dry towns and cities in Cal
ifornia has increased since the women
have voted from 200 to 6a2.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
Why He Needed L.

Having listened to the voice of the
siren, a San Francisco man contracted
to purchase q piece of property in a
suburban tract without going to look
at II. Shen be di4, he was surprised.
No long asterwari lie visited his bank
Il Jes.19la.le .G.sy it's IN eounec-
tig So saA Ials J nave bought,
s;a - icf, @aa ITO ycu want the
Eai@H 10 1888 paying fer them?''
ai.'s. !,f Il Heavens. no" was
81 naaa tae u. ney 10 bue
l-ts ~,a' s.. ~ eiial can d.4se ~.
- an
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

Governor Hatfield has proclaimed
July 18 and 19 as Good Roads Days.
On former Good Roads Days, the gov
ernor himself has gone forth with his
pick in hand and labored on the public
highway returning in the evening with
blistered hands. He has shown his
willingness to abide by his call for ev-
cry citizen to give these two days to
work on the roads Are you going to
back the governor? Or are you go
ing to let someone else take your
place on the roads?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

III hours Of exuberance and exulta-
ton or joyous merriment; in reflect
i've moments when the soul is swept
with memories, pleasing or plaintive;
in the silence of religious media
tons; or in our little recesses from
the honely duties and commonplace
labors of the day, or week. they be-
friend us with their delightful solace,
these thoughts of home and happy
family circle.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

sprigged silks with pale tose
grounds
The pink or blue crepe or voile II
usually finished around armholes AL
and lower edges with bias folds OF
contrasting color attached with benz
stitching. The lowered silks are aa4
so bound with white or plain color,
or are finished with lace. The e.
velope chemise is one of the moss
popular of garments, being shired,
shocked, tucked or box-pleated. For
general wear glove-silk knickerbozb
ers and a plain camisole are aaost
practical.
Shantung Used in Simple Dresses
The summer muslins are exp
tionally dainty and charming in elesr
color combinations this season; maize,
rose, the palest of pinks and blues be-
ing popular, and also white. StaR-
tung and pongee are modish, too, be-
ing used in many of the imported
frocks and suits. These Standings
come in charming colorings,in stripes,
dots, conventionalized designs and
plain tones. They are most PRACTICAL
for street dresses and suits of the
sports type. Plain natural pongee is
being trimmed with vivid, contrasting
touches of rose, emerald green, which
is one of the most popular of shades
this season, orange, and the other
popular shades. Shantung an& BON
gee are also modish and practical
materials for the separate coats for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE

had gotten so weak ] could not stasd.
and ! gave up in despair.
AT last, my husband got me bottle a
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and COM
menced taking it. From the very firG
dose, ! could tell it was helping me.
can now walk two miles without n.
tirir.s me, and am doing all my work.
1t you are all run down from wor,esIy
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman tonic. lthas helped
more than million women, in its so,
years OF continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. Re knows whas
il will do. Ask him. He vii! recom-
mend it. Begin taking CaTdui today.
Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co, Ladies.
ADVISORY Dept, Chattanooga, Term. for .Specsa6
Instructions On your case and e4tage book "a2ls
lIeAtlaen, Tor Women. sent in PLAIN wrapper. J-6a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
NO POLL TAX If
WOMEN GET VOTE
Fake Argument of Ants Re-
~futed by Constitution of
West Virginia
TAXES LOWER NOT HIGHER
Governors Of Suffrage States
Nail Campaign Canard


The Anti-Suffrage organization is
now proceeding on the theory that the
most sensitive nerve in mans make
up is in his pocketbook. In thousands
of documents which they are sending
to the farmers of this state they are
asserting that the taxes of the men
will be largely increased if the suf-
frage amendment is carried and the
vote is given to women. They espe-
cially assert that in this event a poll
tax must be levied against women as it
now is assessed against men. They
even claim that women could not vote
unless they have paid this poll tax.
There is absolutely no truth in these
assertions. The poll, or state capita
ton tax, in West Virginia is provided
for in the constitution, and by the
terms of that instrument it is to be as
sessed and collected from males only.
But even the payment of this tax by the
men is not condition of their right
to vote. This tax has nothing what
ever to do with the franchise. 1t is
levied on men only and it is collected
from foreigners as well as citizens.
This is an unpopular tax and instead
of amending the constitution to make
women pay it the amendment would
doubtless remove it from the men
also.
Another scare tale told by these
false documents has to DO with the al
ir1cr Of I1o al
tons. Here is what the governors and
secretaries of state of several equal
suffrage commemorative have to say
on this point:
WYOMING: woman suffrage has
rot increased taxes in this state nor
cost of elections"
CALIFORNIA: Increased cost of
election expense because of woman
voters is very little"
KANSAS: Increased cost of cleo
tons Insignificant
IDAHO: Added election expense
infnitesinal."
ARIZONA: Increased cost of cleo
ton through women voting not worth
considering"
In this connection it must be re-
membered that women have paid their
full pro rata share OF the taxation for
election expenses and that they have
been doing so for more than a century
while being deprived by law from cast
ing vote.
The state taxes in the equal suf-
frage states are much less than in
those states where mani God suffrage
alone prevails. The average tax rate
per thousand dollars in the equal suf-
frage states is $3.50 The average
rate on the same amount in the man
hood suffrage states is sos, an in
crease of s3.17 per $1,000. Since
women have been voting in California
the odious poll tax has been removed
from the men.
The men of West Virginia will not
be influenced by such false statements
as the Ants are making 1t requires
but little thought on the part of the
average man to realize that the true
economists of most families are the
wives and mothers. They are the ones
who scrutinize the expenditure of
every dollar and insist on getting full
value. Instead Of their increasing the
taxes ii is safe to conclude that when
they vote in this state the taxes will
be lower instead of higher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
After Four Years Of Discomagins
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upin Despair. Husband
Game 10 Rescue.


Catron, Ky.-ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered for four
years, with wonlanly troubles, and during
this time, could only sit up for a little
while, and could not walk anywhere al
all. At times, | would have severe pains
in my LEFT side.
The doctor was called IN, and his treat
ment relieved me for a while, but was
soon confined to my bed again. After
that, nothing seemed to do me any good.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

Generosity is rare coin and stingi-
ly spent. Even when we have breadth
enough to understand why we lost, eg-
otism still insinuates that the other
man didn't honestly earn his recogni-
tion.-Herbert Kaufman.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

general wear over light frocks and
for motoring.
Speaking of separate coats, hey
have been more in demand these lest
few seasons than for some time, oE-
ing to the popularity of ne-piece
dresses Some of the most attractive
of these coats are being made of dark
blue Bedford cord with collar and
cuffs of white broadcloth or flannel.
Gay silks are used for lining them,
or no Innings at al. Some Of the new
lining foulards and violes are part1-
oularly effective.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

Self-interest is a paramount trait
in human nature, and is asserting it
self when a displaced individual dis
counts the intelligence which thrashed
Herbert Kaufman.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

All about us are beautiful homes
which are mere paper houses, so far
as happiness is concerned, because OF
some one member of the family who
is petty tyrant, a nagger,a peace de-
stroyer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

The real business of life is the max
ing of happy home. When you come
to sift the whole chaff of existence,
everything goes to the wind but the
happiness we have had at home.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

Philosopher and poet are alike in
the verdict that the safety and per-
patuity Of any nation lies in the
hoIaes Of it's people.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

To Remove Mla STAINS.
All traces of mud can easily be re-
moved from black clothes by rubbing
the spots with raw potato cut in 1
halves. ~
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

For the safety OF the Nation
Let the women have the vote,
For the hand that rocks the cradle
WI never rock the boat
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
A Negotiable instrument.
What you studying there?"

Law
Dry. amt it?n
Not when you like il lust NV
Not when you like il. Just now
am learning all about negotiable In
struments
Il dunno much about law said his
roommate, but | do know you are
offered mighty little when you try ia,
sell mandolin
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

She stoops to conquer. but she's
tired Of STOPPING
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

No Nation is stronger than It's
women.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-15
AND STILL THEY SOAR

As there seems 10 be no indication
OF a drop in prices for those things
which are the ordinary requirements
Of living are we to assume that these
costs are going still higher" 1t looks
like il if we are 10 take the scale OF
steady advancement since July. The
bureau of Labor Statistics has just is
sued a report on the retail prices OF
food which confirm that presumption.
The report shows that prices adj
ranced per cent from July Is to
August 10 and per cent from Aug
ust Is TO September IL. making an
approximate increase Of per cent III
TWO months. Beef showed slight de-
cline while only two articles showed
marked decrease, onions II per cent,
aud sugar - per cent. The advance In
other food articles are interesting,
pork advancing per cent, lard l..
Eggs, butter cheese, milk, bread, flour
and potatoes, all show an increase in
the period stated from 8 per cent for
milk 70 q per cent for flour and -
per cent for eggs.
All articles combined show an ad-
vance Of ~ per cent in a comparison
with August. 1912, with August, 1915,
and each article with prices given for
the five-year period also shows an at!-
vance. Sugar shows the greatest
change, an advance Of SO pei
cent. All fresh meats for which
prices we're carried for the five
year period show an increase, round
steak having advanced approximately
90 per cent. Flour advanced &c Pc
per cent. From August Is. 1915. 10 the
same date in 1916 all articles comb:n-
ed show an increase of l. per cent.
The three articles showing the great
est change are beans, which increased
GO per cent; onions, So per cent; and
potatoes, 72 per cent. Four years ago
the Democrats blamed the increased
cost Of living on the high tariff Of he
Republican party. What have they 10
say now with this record under rS
free trade policies?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-15
West Virginia Leads in
buCkWhGat Production

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Nov. IL
More than One-twentieth Of the buck
wheat raised in the United States is
Inc product of West Virginia, accord
ing 10 statistics made public hero.
While The crops this year is smaller
than that OF 1915. the decrease is no
greater in proportion than for ether
states. II is estimated that $50 .0HV
bushels will be raised IN West Virgin
ia this year. The crop last year
amounted 10 $4,000.
The potato crop has also decreased
in this state. The estimate for tins
year is placed Al 4.2500Q0 while The
crop in 1915 WAS 100000. New pu-
lai0ps are retailing at So a bushel. Il
is estimated that the corn crop viii
reach more than "3.000.000 or 1000
Coz less than last year. A little more
wheat was harvested this year than
last. The tobacco crop is expected 10
exceed l0.5u0. 900 pounds, 1,060.0OT
more than in 1915 while an increase OF
100. 400 tons or q total Of l,l50.0g0 is
predicted for hay. West Virginia ap
Pies have exceeded expectations, the
crop having reached a. total Of 1870
GOA barrels. il is believed or S00.nnu
more than were produced in 1915.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-15
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON.
MONEY BACK

"NOur money back il things don
suit. uur grocer says. in all his ads :;
but when bought some wormy frull,
for which ! paid my hard-earned
scads. he did not cheer(ully refund !:
his whiskers hr began TO comb, and
frightened up his Cnmmerbund, AMI
talked until the COWS came home.
Those prunes." he said in heated
terms. were fresh when taken from
the shelf" implying thai pun in"
worms into the duggone pruneS my
self. pulled his ears and tweakr;l
his nose. and said. well Just forg"i
those pruneS. bnt never more. till lie
shall close. will spend here my
pirHyunes. y LOT Of merchants max"
hal bluff. "Iour money back if
things don't please" bun when you
rail- 10 Get the stuff. they hand ont
The SAME old wheeze. Rui now and
then Il merchant bold makes good
and never bats Il 2im: yUn say rhat
mans as good as sold. and name yoIT
infant after him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-15
a FEEBLE REDUCTION

= William Allen White who IS an idol
,zinp worshiper Of his own reflective
philosophy pirates largely over the IN
dependent west" as being responsible
for the election Of Wilson, 1ntima;Ing
that it has become tired OF the domt-
nation of the east. There is no indie
pendence about the west. It was pure
insratitude. The west owes its mater
ial progress TO eastern and northern
capital and its development to the
Fostering Influences OF the Republican
protective tariff. The independent:
-ess that actuated the detection of me
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-15
No RETURNS FROM
ANY COUNTY Received

CHARLESTON. w Va. Nov. IL
No returns have been received from
any West Virginia county at The Of
flee Of the Secretary Of State. Ii is
expected thai The official vote OF the
smaller counties will have been
counted and recorded by tonight, bur
even if the returns are sent nj once.
will not reach the capitol before TO-
morrow evening. The kanawha
County Iabuaiion will not be lin.
ished before "Wednesday night But
few changes have been made from
The unofficial returns
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-15

AS TO MEXICO
Professor ri Government at Harvard University.
BY ALBERT BUSHNELL HART
Only the Utmost Necessity Puriies Invasion

liculiy of keeping up an armed force
within the boundaries o! a country
hat protests, no matter what the IN
juricS Of which we complain. In lhal
respect Mexico is in about the same
situation as Greece, which sees foreign
armies camped upon its soil and could
only get rid Of them by making or
threatening war The MeXicans are
right in saying that 10 keep armed
troops within their borders, contrary
10 their protests. is an act OF war. Inc
point is that they could get rid OF that
kind OF war if they would guarantee
order
A suggestion has been made that
The difficulty could be settled by al
duration: and that it is the duty OF
he United States 10 offer 10 the world
iii example Of the peaceful settlement
nI disputes between nations. The
trouble is that the question OF inierna-
tional law can be arbitrated, bul not
The character Of the Mexican govern
menl and public men. Would villa be
Ia party Ia an arbitration? Would an
arbitral tribunal consider the invasion
by Pershing'S army as an act equally
deserving censure with the hold up of
Columbus by Villas men, When could
an arbitration be completed? Who
Will guarantee that SdIIdlHd Will NC
in power when that time is reached,
Or that he or his successor will have
the physical might to compel his coun-
trymen 10 accept the arbitration?
Arbitration between the United States
and Mexico is like Il suit at law be-
tween bank and gang Of burglars.
There is no government in Mexico
which can keep internal peace. and
surely none which can make or
observe new international treaties and
agreements.
If war should prove inevitable, when
il comes it will change the whole slate
of things. Real war will not be d pur-
suit Of Villa, or an attempt TO bring
Carranza 10 terms, but an organized
effort to break down the military re-
slstance of the Mexican people
wherever found and however organ
lied. War cannot be confined 10 the
northern part OF Mexico, but must
spread wherever American ships and
regiments can find Mexican military
combination. Such war is d long.
bloody task, for which the only excuse
must be absolute necessity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-15
Sheriff is Responsible
For Default Of Deputy,
Says the Supreme Court

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Nov. IL
The default of mSfeaSanCe Of Il de.
puly sheriff is the default Of the
sheriff Thai is the puTport Of an
opinion rendered today by the SUI
premc Court of Appeals OF West Nir.
ginia in The case against Arnold
against Hawkins. from Fayetic cOun,
~. The appellate court reversed the
lower court in this cause.
The higher courts opinions says
that in an acin against ii sheriff by
the original holder OF school orders,
taken up by tho checks Of Il default,
in. deputy. HE statute Of limitations
Of five wears has no application.
Five other cases We're decided by
the Supreme Court. They are as
follows:
Hardware company a2ains; Manu-.
featuring company. from kAnaWha
county. reversed and bill dismissed:
George against board Of ballot COM
missionerS Of Mcdowell Count%. writ
of mandamUS awarded (Samc case
as decided before election. but no
opinion rendered.: LuzZadcr against
Heath, from Preston county, affirmed:
Raiyr against Rife. from Raleigh
county. reversed and rrmandCd: Mil.
Ter against Johnson, from Mln@O
county. affirmed.
The cOurl allowed Il writ Of error
and suprrcrdeaS in the cas-" Of State
against l.. &. Race, from Min&p coun,
~.
Cases submitted 10 the rourt today
were:
against Railway company: Henry
Daniels and others against Fuel COM
pany: NJ. Cnprlan against Eli Sohn:
J. ". Wilson and others AGAINST Col.
lierieS company: Sylvania WOoIf0rd
against Il. r. Bias and others; Nirir
Daniels and others against Alex l}ish,
Op and others. all from MiNGu county:
Poole against Camden. from Wood
county; Dudley against Brown. from