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SIXTEEN ARE KILLED

CLEVELAND, OHIO, July "a
Sixteen men, believed to be dead are
imprisoned in the new water works
tunnel short distance from the five
mile crib in Lake Erie and efforts to
rescue them have proved futile.
The men were trapped by an ex-
plosion of gas shortly after midnight.
Ten men were caught in the explosion
and six men, working in another part
of the shaft went to their rescue. Four
of them were also overcome by gas,
but two managed to get back to the
crib shaft and were hauled out and
taken ashore. The survivors are in
Lakeside hospital, one dying and the
other reviving.
Life savers and fire tug crews with
pulmotors will make another effort
to reach the imprisoned men. Hope
of the victims being alive has been
abandoned.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
CLoUDBURsT BUILDING COLI .
LAPSE: FOUR DEAD

HAGERsToWN, Md, July Is
Two women and one man are known
to have lost their lives this afternoon
when the Vivian Restaurant, owned
by o. D. Sherley, caved in after the
walls had been weakened following a
cloudburst. The women We're em-
ployed and at the time of the cave-in
Were in the kitchen of the house. The
man was boarder and occupied a
room over the restaurant. The man
were covered by the debris. When
the cave-in occurred the gas and wat
er pipes throughout the building were
torn asunder.
All fire companies in the city and
neighboring towns are here clearing
up the debris.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
new ice PLANT
AND COLD STORAGE

Scrimgeour Brothers have just com
pleted the installation Of an ice plant
IN the rear Of their brick building on
Grim Avenue. This plant has a capa-
city Of IL tons ice every twenty
four hours, besides giving freezing
temrature to their refrigerator in the
meat market, and cold storage over
the ice storage in the plant in the
rear.
This is another Improvement for
Belington, and an Improvement that
has long been needed since the de-
struction by fire of the plant near the
depot. This is just the beginning Of
an industry that win eventually grow
larger, and it will be the intention of
the owners to make it larger as che
town and community require it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
MRS. PHEBE HUNT

Mrs. Phebe Hunt, formerly Phebe
Minear was born near Philippi on
Taylor's Drain in the year of our
Lord 1851, August 18th and departed
this life July 81, 1916.
She was converted to the Christian
faith thirty-four years ago at her
home and joined the M p Church.
She always took deep interest in
church work, and contributed accord
ing to her means.
She was devoted and loving moth
err and leaves four children to mourn
her irrepairable loss, one having pre-
ceded her to the great beyond. The
children are: Mrs. Francis Motillo,
Oil City, Pa; d G. Hunt, Knosville,
Tenn; Mrs. Ella Right, Belington,a and
E. A. Hunt, Belington.
Mother has gone from among us,
but her spirit lives, and we hope to
meet her on the other side.
Funeral conducted by Rev. A. M.
Crabtree at the home of her son, E.
A. Hunt, July 22nd.
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AWFUL BOMB OUTRAGE
DURING PREPAREDNESS PA
RADE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Seven Killed Forty Injured Believed
to Be the Work of Anti-Militar-
istic Fanatic-Culprit Gets
Away.

SAN FANCIscO, July 22.-San
Franchises great preparedness pa
rade this afternoon was made the
scene of one of the most terrible
bomb outrages since the Haymarket
riots in Chicago.
The city is stunned by the mad cat
of man who set an internal machine
at the crowded corner of Stuart and
Market streets and left it to unchain
death and destruction.
Seven were killed and forty men,
women and children were injured
when the bomb exploded at 2:06 o.
clock.
There is no trace of the man who
left the timed explosive sheltered in
cheap suit case by the side of the
machine.
Two suspects have been taken in
by the police.
The outrage is laid at the door of
the foreign anarchists who have been
sending out threatening and warning
letters in connection with the "anti-
militaristic" propaganda.
The police department and other
agences are working with highest
energies to find the guilty ones, for
the crime has reused San Francisco
as nothing has done in years.
Ten divisions had moved up Market
street before the explosion. Fifty
thousand marchers were in line and
twice that number had come to wit
ness the parade. AT Stewart and
Market streets the lines of the Grand
Army of the Republic were forming
behind great flag which stretched
across the width of the street.
1t was near this flag that he mis-
creant placed the suit case and drift
ed away through the crowds.
1t was hours before the full force
Of the disaster was known, but it took
the life out of the great demonstra-
ton.
The parade, however, went on, grim
ly, detiantly.
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JAMES wHITCoMB RILEY
ANSWERS DEATH SUMMONS
Death Came Soon After Heat Attack
At His Home-The Poets Life.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 3D.
James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier
poet, and friend of the children,
died about II o'clock tonight as the
direct result of a heat attack, suffer
ed earlier in the day.
The poet appeared to have recov-
cred late in the evening and his ply
sicians gave out the statement at the
time that there was nothing alarming
in his condition.
Later, however, the patient weak
ened and failed rapidly until the end
came.
James Whitcomb Riley, the most
beloved and popular of American
poets, began life as sign painter
He was the son of Reuben A. Riley
and was born in Greenfield, Indiana
October 5, 1858. Instead of following
his fathers footsteps in the practice
of law young Riley became d sigr
painter.
He had not worked at his chosen
trade long, however, before he Joined
company of strolling actors. By re-
modelling plays and writing new
songs for the stroops he began his lit
erary career that won for him the adj
miration of the entire country.
Most of Riley's verse was written
in the Hoosier dialect. 1t is noted
for its human appeal, pathos, humor
and sentiment Although he was
noted for his sentimental poems con-
corning love and children. Mr.. Riley
never married.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
HANLY FOR PRESIDENT ON
PROHIBITION TICKET

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 2l.-The
Prohibition National Convention
which has been in session here since
Wednesday morning adjourned sine
die at $3.50 this afternoon after nomi-
mating ]. Frank Hanly, former COVER
nor of Indiana, as candidate for Pres
ident Of the United States and DR.. Ira
D. Landrith Of Nashville, Tennessee
candidate for Vice President.
Mr.. Hanly's nomination came on the
first ballot and DR.. Landrith's NOM
ination was made unanimous after the
other vice-presidential candidates had
withdrawn.
Mr.. Hanly received 440 votes as
against 181 for William Sulzer, his
nearest opponent. Finley C. Hen
erickson, of Cumberland, was next,re-
ceiving 81 votes. There were num-
Der who received small votes, Henry
Ford having one.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
80 MILES OF GERMAN
FRONT SHATTERED
Russians Make Twelve Mile Adyanc,
At Riga.

LONDON, July Russian troops
have torn open the German front for
distance of 80 miles in the Riga
sector for gains of twelve miles, ac-
cording to Reuter- dispatch received
here tonight.
This sudden advance followed four
days of severe fighting from the Gulf
of Riga to Uxkull The seriousness
of the situation for the forces of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg is emphasiz-
ed by the official announcement in Ber-
lin that the Kaiser and his general
staff have left the western front for
the headquarters in the east.
Late dispatches from Petrograd say
a lull in the fighting has occurred to
give the Russians an opportunity to
establish their new positions. The
Germans, it is reported are awaiting
reinforcements, with which to stiffen
their shattered battle fronts.
While the battles along the Dvina
around Riga overshadow other events
along the eastern front, heavy fight
ing continues in Eolhynia and Buko-
wilma
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THE CARNIVAL

The streets around The Progressive
Office are full of tents and all manner
of sights and attractions can be seen.
This is the Firemen's Street Carnival.
There are ten big shows with several
free attractions; araong the most not
ed and daring beinf Capt. Jack Payne,
the High Diver, who falls from the
top of ladder 106 feet high into a
pool of water below. He performs
this twice a day at A o'clock in the
evening and at 1920 at night. Music
all the time plenty of it.
A little skepticism and shyness is
shown on the part Of some of the peo-
pie of the town, but so far there APP
pears to be no cause of alarm as all
the employees of the Shows are cour-
teous, civil and law-abiding. They
will remain here the balance Of the
week
The Volunteer Fire Department of
the city gets a percentage of the re-
ceipts, members of the department
have charge of certain parts of the
ticket selling.
The money raised from this will be
used IN buying more and better e.
quipment Of thu Fire Company.
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WEAVER.

Here we come again with our sun
shine. The health of this community
is exceedingly good at this writing
H. H. Harrison was OUT Of town, last
Thursday.
Della Thorn, of Tigheview was in
the vicinity, Sunday.
The Sunday school at the Corley
church is getting along nicely and also
the choir. The young voices seem to
be full of music.
Mrs. Caldwell, of Charlottesville,
Indiana has been visiting her son and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l.. Cald-
well at this place for sevral days.
David Mills, of this place went to
Belington Saturday evening.
Ed. Pills mother of Douglas was
here visiting he and his family the
latter part of last week.
Wesley Martin of this place, we
have learned, has changed his route
again toward J. M. Ryan's on Being
ton route four.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Corley and
two little sons went to Elkins Mon
day.
! DR.. Warren D. Miller was out Of
town Monday.
Miss Sarah Collier, who has been
visiting relatives at Elkins for the
past two weeks returned to her home
here Monday evening.
Miss Linnie Corley was out OF
town last week having some dental
work done.
Misses Lesta Price and Ada Right,
of Belington spent Sunday here with
, relatives.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Mar
tin, four weeks ago, fine big girl.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Booth and left with them fine
new boy.
The death angel visited the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Scott Martin, Satur-
day evening, July 5, 1916, and took
in to Gods care their little daughter,
Madge. She leaves q father, mother,
three little sisters and one brother to
mourn the loss.
The funeral services were held at
the home by Rev. Hanlieter of Junior.
! The Odd Fellows took charge She
was laid to rest at Mountain View
cemetery. We wish to extend to the
bereaved family our sympathy and
point to them our comforter, the Lord,
Jesus Christ
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGR.
Weather Bureau

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, July 26,
1916.--Sumary Of Weather and Crop
Conditions for West Virginia for the
week ending Tuesday, July rs, 1916:
The conditions were exceptionally
favorable for growth, the week being
warm, humid, and sunshiny, with fav-
orable showers. Haying is nearly
finished, with large crop. Oats are
good and ready for harvest. Corn
continued to make rapid progress and
is in tassel in the more favorable To-
calities. Potatoes, buckwheat, apples,
and pastures are generally good, but
peaches are poor.
H. c. HOWE, Meteorological.
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GREAT BRITAIN VOT-
4 ES $2,25O,OOO,OOO
David Lloyd George Makes Stirring
Address of Confidence in Outcome

LONDON, July 24.-The house of
commons, following stirring predic-
ton of early victory by Secretary for
War David Lloyd George, tonight
passed S2,250, 100000 vote of credit
to carry on the war.
The war minister painted with WV
id words canvas of British accom-
plishments.. His speech has sent a
wave of confidence throughout the
knation.
THE prospects of battle are good"
he declared, addressing a house
crowded to the doors with members
and visitors. British resources and
British intelligence are going to
snatch victory in few months"
In his first words Mr.. Lloyd George
defended Premier Asquith who had
been soundly criticized by Winston
Spencer Churchill, former first lord
of the admiralty. He then made his
prediction of victory.
There is no doubt our resources in
men are infinitely greater than has
appeared in any papers and it is just
as well the enemy should know it..
We are turning out more heavy guns
monthly now than the British army
possessed at the beginning of the war
but we still want considerably more
fheavy guns and shells.
"All the resources are now on our
side. We have simply to press on
and victory will be ours"
The vote of credit was moved by
Premier Asquith. He estimated that
the war expenditures were S25,O00,000
a day This was $5,000,00O,00 day
less than the figures recently men
toned as representing the daily outlay
for military purposes. From April |
to last Saturday, the premier declar-
ed total of s559,000,000 had been
spent.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
Lilly PLEDGES
ROBINSON SUPPORT

CHARLESTON, w Va, July oath
Attorney General A. A. Lilly, who OPP
posed Judge Ira r. Robinson for the
Republican nomination in the June
statewide primary and who had been
contesting Robinson's nomination to-
day issued statement announcing
the withdrawal Of all contests and
pleRking his hearty support Of Rob-
inson's nomination and calling upon
his friends to do likewise. The state
ment was the result Of conferences
during the past week.
Taking the unofficial figures from
the one county that has not certified
it's votes to the Secretary of State
Robinson's majority is 1856
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
MAN KILLS WIFE AND
CHILD; BODIES IN LAKE

CHICAGO, July 24.-The bodies of
man, woman and child, found
shot to death yesterday in Lake For
est, We're identified today as Lloyd A.
Crandall, his wife and his son, Arthur,
of Flint, Mich. identification was
made positively by A. w. Crandall, of
Chicago, merchant and uncle of the
dead man. The uncle knew no reason,
he said, why Crandall should kill him
self and his family. Crandall, the
uncle told the police, was a timekeeper
for an automobile factory at Flint. All
three died of bullet wounds. A pistol
was found by Crandall's side.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
SUFFRAGE LEAGUE ORGANIZED

Misses Gertrude Watkins and jose
phene Miller, state organizers for the
West Virginia Suffrage Association,
conducted meeting on the East Side
at the home of Mrs. A. l.. Hinkel, July
the twenty-frst, at which League
was organized. The ladies present
were: Mesdames. A. L. Hinkle, A. HI.
Wilson, G. E. Cain, Dleia Lovett, j.
W. Strother, B b. Rohrbough, T. J.
Longstreth, c. M. Right, F. Howes,
H. A. St. Clair; Misses Rhoda Dun
ham, Myrtle Bolton, M. E. Clother.
Misses Watkins and Miller, each
gave an interesting and instructive
talk on "The advantage of the ballot
for women; The Importance of her CO.
operation with men in the affairs of
the government; her deep interest in
laws regarding the home, education
and the welfare OF children, and her up
lifting influence"
The officers were chosen as follows:
Chairman. Mrs. H. A. st Clair, Vice
Chairman, Mrs A. L. Hinkle, Secre-
tary, Mrs. NJ. J. Eib, Treasurer, Miss
NJ E. Clothier.
After further conversation the
meeting adjourned to meet again the.
following afternoon. When other
members joined and plans were dis
cussed
The next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. A. L. Hinkle, Wednesday the
twenty-sixth.
MRS. n. J. EIB, Sec.
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JEALOUS NEGRESS
KILLS HUSBAND

BLUEFIELD, w. Va, July 24.-As
N. & w. passenger train No. 3 stood at
the station here tonight discharging
passengers, Mrs. Pretzel Madison,col-
lored, stepped up to her husband,
Pretzel Madison, who stepped from
the train and shot and instantly killed
him. Five shots we're fired, three TAX
ing effect. William Snyder, young
newspaper man, rushed to the muir
deress, disarmed her and placed her
under arrest. He escorted her to jail.
jealousy is given as the cause, as
it is said Madison was in company
with another woman.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
WORKMEN ARE TRAPPED
IN WATERWORKS TUNNEL
Twenty-Five Men Dead-Party OF
Trained Rescuers from the Bu-
reau of Mines in Pittsburg
RuSheS tn the Scene


CLEVELAND, o., July 25.-Twen-
ty-two men are dead and half doz-
en- others are dying as the result of
an explosion of gas in waterworks
tunnel five miles from shore under
meath Lake Erie late Monday night
The dead include workmen who
were trapped in the tunnel when the
gas exploded and members of two
rescue parties who attempted to save
the men first trapped.
OF the dead eleven were in the
force trapped by the explosion. None
of these escaped. The first rescue
~-party consisted of seven men. Four
of them persisted and three were
saved. The second rescue party COM
prised eleven men. Six of these lost
their lives and five escaped. The
first rescue party accomplished moth
ing. The second saved one of the
first relief expedition. No one has
yet reached any of the original elev-
en- caught in the working. Of the
eight resuers who get out alive two
died later; the others may die. Two
others who did not go into the tun-
mel were overcome by fumes.
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.BRlTAlNS CONFIDENT
OF EARLY VICTORY

LONDON, July 24.--"Victory in q
few MONTHS" bulletined the news
papers on War Minister Lloyd
Georges speech before the house OF
commons this evening and they fol-
lowed it with another bulletin: "New
advance in Franace."
A great confidence has been brought
to London by the war minister's
words and the official announcement
of continued successes by the British
arms. A great surge of relief feel
ing that the end of all the war hor-
rors really is drawing near, is felt to-
night in the metropolis.
Firm ground for this relief is found
in the latest words from Gen. Haig
His night report tells of further heavy
artillery action apparently in prepar-
alton for a new general assault,while
meanwhile, the infantry has made fur
Their progress in Pozieres, where, be-
yond the German third line, the Brit
ish straddle the important Babaumt
high roads.
The heaviest fighting today wa;
borne by the Australian corps, veter'
ans of ahundred battle fields in Eu
rope and Gallipoli. They inflicted
severe losses on the Germans, who
delivered counter attacks on numerous
sections of the front, their blows be
ing especially heavy between Guile.
mont and the high wood. Despite
these attacks the soldiers from the
antipodes made further progress near
the forest and the village.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
FARMERS MEETING

There will be meeting of the Bel
ington Agriculture Association Club
at the Belington High School Build
ing on Saturday, August 10th, 1916,
at p. M, for the purpose of getting
up orders for lime and fertilizer for
wheat this fall. If there is any one
wants any,they are urged to be there
or send us your order. We will take
up the reading circle.
All the farmers of Barker and Valley
are requested to be present.
J. M. McCLOUD, President.
w. J. GOODWIN, Secretary.
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TWO YOUTHS ESCAPE
FROM CLARKSBURG JAIL

CLARKSBURG, w. Va, July a.
Harold Hollins and Fred Belcedo,
youths who had escaped from the
State Reform School for Boys at
Pruntytown, ''put one over" on the
local police department today by
breaking out of cell of the lookup
on the second floor Of the Colonial
building, bending bars of window,
Jumping to an alley and making good
their escape. They had originally
been sentenced in this city to the
Pruntytown institution.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-27
ALL DAY MEETING
AT TALBOT SUNDAY

There will be Children's Day Ser
vice at Talbot Sunday morning after
which dinner will be spread.
In the afternoon at 1:30, the Wood
men Of the World will unyeil the mon
ument erected by them to the grave
of Dent Foy, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. c. Foy.
Rev. John Mckenzie, Bruce Talbot,
J. Blackburn Ware, j. A. Viquesney
will be among the speakers of the
day.
This will be great gathering and
many woodmen from distance will
be present.
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CALL FOR YOUR MAIL

Belington, w. Va, July 24,1916.
The following letters remain uncal-
led for and will be sent to the dead
letter Office on August 7th:
Mrs. Bessie Garfield, Mrs. Bessie
Garfield, Mr. S. Albert, Mer Sceu-
fori Tanto, Foreign; Mr.. Chaeli
Auiella, Foreign.
Anyone calling for the above letters
please say they were advertised
B. B. ROHRBOUGH, P. NJ.
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TURKISH STRONGHOLD
In entral Armenia Taken BY the Rus
sian Forces.


LONDON, July 25.--A dispatch re-
ceived late tonight from Petrograd re-
ports Ergingen, the great Turkish
stronghold in central Armenia, has
been taken by the Russians. The
aucasian armies Of the Grand Duke
Nicholas have been conducting cam
paign against the city for months.
The report follows earlier advices
that the. Turkish army was routed
near the city. The krssians were re-
ported at that time to be only ten
miles from Erzingen.
Russian aviators had reported that
the Turks were removing their stores
from Ervingen in great haste.
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BELINGTON GIRL
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

HARRISBURG, w. VA, July 22.-
Miss Rita Mayo, Belington young
woman,is in a hospital today in a SER
ious condition from poison she swal-
lowed last evening when arrested on
a charge of giving Clarksburg mer-
chant a bad check for $500 on an
Elkins bank.
She was taken to ST. Mary's Hos
pital where she is reported resting
easy. The attending physician will
not commit himself to say that she
is entirely out of danger yet, although
she seems to have excellent chances
to recover.
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At a regular meeting of the Ty-
CARTS Valley Rebekah Lodge No. 1Sl
of Belington, Thursday night. Mrs
Carrie Mason of Elkins, Vice-Presi-
dent Of the Assembly installed the
following officers:
Mrs. Emma Rohrbough, N. 7.
Mrs. Betty Phillips, V. G.
Mrs. Mamie Brooks, Chaplin.
Miss Stella Yoak, P. G.
Mrs. Eta Graham, r. S. N. G.
Miss |. Keller, L. S. N. G.
Charlie Keyser, r. S. Y. G.
Miss Nora Rohrbough, L. S. Y. G
John Keyser, |. G.
Thamer Griffith, 90 G.
After the installation delightful re
freshments were served by the ladies'
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Clarence Cunningham attended the
Al1-day Meeting at Sugar Creek, Sun
day.
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VIGOROUS PROTEST
OVER BLACKLIST
WASHINGTON, D. c., July "a

WASHINGTON, D. c., July "a
A vigorous protest to the British gov
eminent against the blacklisting OF
American corporations and firms is
expected to be forwarded to the Lon
don foreign Office tomorrow.
1t was announced at the State De-
partment tonight that Gan announce
ment on the blacklist might be made
tomorrow"
It was not specifically stated this an
nouncement will take the form Of a
note to Great Britain, but it was gen.
orally assumed that the forthcoming
announcement will take this form.