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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
BY your vote you can save the an
nual waste Of repairing mud roads.
DAIRY IN TOWN

Porter and Leoral Stalnaker
have started a dairy. They have
bought ten cows already and are
lookingout for more. They re-
ceived the regulation bottles and
and other utinsels, last week.
The milk wagon swill soon be
here at which time they will be
ready to- deliver milk right to
your door. The dairy barn is
to be erected on the farm on Bev
erly Street. This barn is to be
made according to the state re-
quirements
Many people have been look
ing for fresh pure milk, so it
viii be the object of the man
agement to supply this want.
Patronize this industry to
make it possible to enlarge it
from time to time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

Dear Father -
Mother tells me that the citizens
of Barker District will vote on
bond issue for good roads in
the near future. She says that
you and a lot of others are
against the issue.
Now, | am going to tell you a
few of the many things in favor
of good roads. | may not be
able to convert you but am al
ways willing to do missionary
work in a good cause.
The farmer can market his
products at less money, giving
the consumer a better price on
the commodity thereby lowering
the high cost of living. Good
roads cut down the time in traf-
fic and transportation, and time
is money.
Good roads enhance the
value of property. The differ
ence in property value before
and after good roads are built,
viii exceed the cost by a good
margin.
Good roads make the commun-
itymore inviting to homeseek-
ers. 1t is the sign of progress
and that is one thing man
looks for when seeking a new To-
cation.
In case Of war, good roads
is one Of the eountry's greatest
assets. That has been shown
very conclusively in the present
war across the ocean. We are
g hundred years behind France
and Germany in the building of
public highways.
] took Mother over some Of
our roads in Mercer County yes
terday. She can tell you what
they are Ike. The people Of
Mercer County would not have
The macadam roads replaced by
the old dirt ones for twice the
amount they have paid. That
IS how much we think OF good
roads down here.
Now Father, | do not pose as
being capable of giving you adj
vice but hope you do not vote
against the bond issue for good
roads. If you viii give me one
sound reason against good roads
| can give you dozen in favor
of them.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
DON'T BE DECEIVED.

II any one tells you that the
total interest cost on Road
Bonds will be more than $68,250
for the full term of twenty
years, he is trying to deceive
you. The total cost of bonds
and interest is $198,250.OO. If
the taxable property valuation
remains as it is now the aver
age cost for bonds and interest
will only be S3.1O for one thou
sand dollars.
With good roads all over the
district, how long will it be be-
fore enough new industries are
started to double our valuation !?
Your taxation will then be half
what it is now.
Havn't you produce that you
could sell if you had it in Beling-
ton or Elkins? Good roads will
bring these markets close to
your door.
Leadsville District, Randolph
county, has already voted for
roads. Can we afford to stay
in the mud?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
WHAT A FARMER SAYS A
-. BOUT THE ROADS
ditor Progressive =

EICOr progressive.
Concerning the good roads
movement which we are about to
vote upon in Barker District,
there are some people argueing
that $130, 100000 is net sufficient
amount of money to nacadamize
the specified eighteen miles of
road, namely 101a miles on Bev-
erley Pike, 81 or 4 miles on Nor
gantown Turn Pike and four
nniles from Belington to Junior,
and in reply to any such argu-
ment | wish to say that from my
judgement and knowledge this
kind of work (and / have spent
The greater part Of my life at
such and similar work. that the
above amount is sufficient to
macadarnize every inch of the Is
miles fully according to the w.
Va. State Road Specifications
fer nacadam roads, and that I
believe that any such argument
is either through ignorance or
wilful Misrepresentation. Twill
further state that / have gone
over most Of the road that has
been specified for improvement
and unless an unreasonable a.
mount of grading be required
BY the engineer in charge, there
can be some money saved from
the $130,000.00 which could be
spent for improving the other
roads.
Respectfully.
r.. S. DAYTON.
i Valley Bend, April 3rd, 1916.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
AT BELINCT0N SATUR-
DAY, APRIL 8, 1916
AT One O'CLOCK, P. M. in THE GRAND
THEATRE HALF.

There will be a Free For
All" Mass Meeting for the Citi-
zras and Voters of Barker Dis
trict on Saturday, April Sth, at
/ o'clock, p. M, at the Grand
Theatre.
Hon. A. Dennis Williams,
Chief Engineer of the State
Road Department and other
speakers of ability viii be pres
ent and address the meeting and
to answer any questions that
reay be asked regarding the pro-
posed bond issue for improved
roads.
The County Court will also be
present in Regular Session at
this meeting and ready to dis
cnss any matters regarding the
fair and proper distribution of
the funds to be received from
the sale Of the proposed bonds,
the letting of contracts, build
ing of the roads, etc. Also the
distribution of the funds now
available in the District for road
repairs and improvement.
1t is requested that every vot-
e. be present, both for and
against, so that the matter may
be thoroughly discussed and I'M
derstood in order that every
voter may be sure that he is
right in his decision before he
casts his ballot.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
CARD OF THANKS

We dsire to thank the good
people of Belington for the kind
services rendered during the
long sickness and death of our
Gear daughter and sister, Elsie.
We are very grateful TO the high
school and especially the Sopho-
more Class Of which she was a
member.
May the blessings of God be
ppon yen al, is our prayer.
w. ID. Rosenberger and family.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

There is great talk of prepared
ness in this country. Nothing in my
judgment should prepare us better if
war should come, than to have SPLEEN
lid roads. Representative David H.
Kinchoeloe, Madisonville, Ky.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
A LETTER FROM
GEORGE F. PHILLIPS

Below is a letter from Geo. F.
Philips, who is now located in
Bluefield, to his father, Monroe
Phillips, a Good Road Booster.
By special request we are glad
to publish this letter. These
parties are well known in this
community:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

If should ask who has been responsible for of the
enthusiasm the and which has displayed
itself all the State with the improving West
Virgnias highways, should point with pride to Mr. A.
Dennis Williams who has been the job minute for al
most four years
Mr. Williams friend and partner to every good roads
and is interested in what in the
mote parts of the State his and immediate locality
and his assistance and supervision has counted small de-
gree in perfecting growing system Of highways.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
DIAMOND DRILL.

Alman Stalnaker, Floyd Teter,
ct al, are putting down a test
well for coal and other minerals
with Diamond Drill, just west
of tn cold fair ground"
The well is proving satisfacto-
ry so far as can be learned.
Other tests will be made in the
same vicinity soon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

Hon. A. D. Williams will tell
you the kind of roads you will
get. It will comply with the
general governments require
ments and entitle us to share in
the appropriation that is sure to
be available this year. 1t has al
ready passed one branch of
Congress.
If we are the only district
building roads, we will get all of
Barbour county's apportion-
msnt. If we vote it down and
some other district takes it up,
they will get all of it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

The greatest legacy you can have
your community is not money-but a
betterment Of conditions Vote for
the road improvement SO your chill
dren can get to school and church, and
thereby become better citizens.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

hereby announce myself for
Justice Of Peace, Of Valley district,
subject to the Republican Primary Of
June 6, 1916.
Your support is earnestly solicited.
S. j. KLTTLE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

Your action Tuesday the 18th will
place you among the progressive, or
with the unprcgressive movements
which shall it be?
Mr. Railroad made you pay for his
railroad; you can now make him pay
for your reads.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06


Il roads can be built in Mer-
GER County over the mountains
where it costs nearly twice as
much to build them as compared
with the cost of building in
BARBOUR and is a paving propo-
sstion, why shouldn't it pay in
Barbour?
In view Of all thse facts, r
can hardly imagine man vot-
ing against good roads if he
travels over them at all.
My love to all,
Yours son,
George F. Phillips.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

Let's get some Of it for West Vir-
garia. Visiting motorists spent near
1y $25,O00,000 while passing through
Massachusetts last summer-all be-
cause of far sighted yankee wisdom
in building good roads system.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

A man owning ls,id on good roads
and not wishing to pay the addition
al tax, can easily sell out and with
the money he receives, buy twice IS
much land in a county where there
are no roads.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

tCOtninued on page four)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22
KANSAS REPUBLICANS
ASK EQUAL SUFFRAGE
State Convention Also Wants
Prohibition.

Topeka, Kan. March 21.-Kansas Re
publcsns meeting here to-day in state
convention named four delegates-st-
large 70 the National Republican Con-
vention and went on record by resolu-
ton as favoring the following:
IAN army and navy kept al high
standard OF efficiency, but not for an
increase of the present establishment
so enormous as TO put the United States
In a class with military nations, force
CONSUMPTION or lay an unreasonable
burden upon the resources of the coun-
try.
constitutional amendment providing
for national prohibition and for ma
tional woman suffrage.
Preparation for peace by the cleo
tion Of d Republican President and
Congress. who will enact legislation 70
preserve the American market for the
American producers; that will provide
a merchant marine; that will amend the
immigration laws 10 exclude undesira-
bic immigrants"
Other resolutions nrraigned the pres
ent Administration, deploring the wa
cillating and uncertain course Of this
country with Mexico and with the war
ring nations Of Europe One resolu-
ton deplored diplomatic blunders in
connection with Mexico but approved
the determination Of the government
20 punish the bandits who raided an
undefended American town"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22
NOT TO NAME BARNESS
SUCCESSOR TO-DAY
Republican Conference Is for
Other Purpose. Tanner Says.

Frederick c. Tanner. chairman OF the
Republican state Committee. denied
yesterday that a conference Of Republi-
can leaders would be held IN this city
to-day 20 decide on a successor 20 Will
lam Barnes as member Of the ma
tional committee from this state. The
leaders had no intention Of holding a
conference Of that purpose. it was said.
Mr. Barnes's case has been decided
upon for some time. lie will not be re
elected He is not reconciled 70 the
prospect and intends 20 MAKE fight
for the place. These facts we're learned
yesterday on excellent authority.
The nstional committeeman are
elected by tho delegates 20 the ma
'ional convention. l. Is understood
that Governor Whitman and the anti
Barnes forces ir the state delegation
will control the situation and the
Barnes following will not be strong
enough 10 accomplish their leaders re-
election.
The leaders here declared yesterday
that George W Aldridge. Of Rochester.
and William Ward. OF Westchester.
former national committeeman. two Of
the candidates suggested in the Whit
man ranks for Barnes's place. were
not in a receptive mood. II vas said
that several upstate men had been con-
sidered for the place The anti-Barnes
leaders have not determined upon any
one candidate. u ia understood, but
may choose man before the conven-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22

and chairman Of the Sherman for Presi-
dent campaign committee The result
Is that probably no Illinois candidate
viii be considered
DR.. Butler Cannot Attend.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler. Of New
York. passed out OF consideration
through a telegram sent by him 20
Chairman Hilles. saying that Columbia
University would be holding ia com
mencement exercises on the day that
the convention met. and that Dr. Butler
could not come here.
Knox stock went up point with the
quiet assurance that his selection could
not be opposed substantially By Colonel
Roosevelt or the Coloneps friends.
Much that will develop As 20 Mr. Knox
depends. 10 seems. on inside politics IN
Pennsylvania. and the possible deter
mination Of Senator Penrose 20 urge
Nr. Knox as the successor 20 United
States Senator Oliver.
4 campaign manager for one OF the
announced Presidential candidates sized
up the situation tonight % this way:
IF all OF the favorite sons and ]. X.
Sat In for q decisive conference. Knox
would be named for temporary chair
man"
Sergeant-at-Arns Stone announced
that permanent headquarters for the
national committee would be opened az
the Congress Hotel. and at the Coli
scum Annex on May l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22

it would put him in very inconsist
ent attitude.
During the discussion the question
OF political differences arising m Chi
cago was dwe.t on by Mr. Haskell and
myself, and told him that. so far as
candidates were concerned. every one
was going 20 the convention unpledged.
] told him that the only place where
there might be division would be y
Mr. Barnes were a candidate for re
nomination as state committeeman or
Mr. Wsdsworth a. chairman OF the
New York delegation. but that neither
had announced MS candidacy.
The question OF pledging was never
discussed. and no pledge Of any kind
was ever exacted from Mr.. Haskell
or for him TO exact any from mis- can
didates."
From Washington. Haskell. IN refer
ring 20 the Osborne charges. said:
Another Of Liyingston's vicious and
false accusations. II he has the man
hood 70 stop his old-guard tricks and
make direct charge over mis- sigma
ture Of any improper influence used to
obtain Percy Osborne's vote. will
prosecute him"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22
BRYAN LOGS 100000
NILES IN 20 YEARS
Ex-Secretary of State Says He
Travels $4,000 Annually.

~ leiegspn n TIC irDhl-
Kansas City, No, March 2l.-When
William J. Bryan was in Kansas City
recently. friend asked him II he had
kept record Of the number OF miles
he had travelled over the United States
and over the earth generally since he
came into national prominence twenty
years ago.
Mr.. Bryan said he had not, but after
bordering the question for q moment,
he said: Il think a. would be con-
scrvative estimate 20 say that | have
travelled, on an average. $4,000 miles
a year for the last twenty years
That would make in all 100000 miles
Mr. Bryan has trsversed since he hyp-
Noticed the Democratic National Con-
yention In Chicago in 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22

So far as could be ascertained, Phi
lander c. Knox, Of Pennsylvania. = the
candidate likely 20 be named By the
subcommittee for temporary chairman,
If this selection is satisfactory 20 Sen
Gtor Penrose. Of Pennsylvania.
The Subcommittee. however, will not
take a chance on having its choice
overturned by the vote Of the full ma
tional committee. which will meet the
first week in June. Even should the
national committee adopt the cub
committee selection there would re-
main the opportunity for the national
convention, sitting in temporary organ
ization. 20 adopt or decline the national
committees recommendation.
Governor Francis +. McGovern Of
Wisconsin was the floor candidate for
temporary chairman in 1912 against the
committees selection, Senator Root,
who was elected and later became per
manent chairman.
There was a substantial chance that
Representative James K. Mann could
have been named this morning, IL ap-
pears. Objection arose, bitter and per
sistent, probably right here IN Illinois.
where the minority leaders Hamilton
Club speech. referring 10 Senator Law
renee Y. Sherman as d "two-spot,' has
not been overlooked by the Sherman
managers.
The latter promptly suggested Will
lam J. Calhoun, ex-Minister 20 China
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22
Republican Leaders Ad-
jOurn Without Naming
Temporary Chairman.
ACTION POSTPONED
UNTIL NEXT MONTH
Philander {. Knox Likely To Be
Selected if Pennsylvania
Politics Permits.

Chicago, March 21-The Republican
National Committees subcommittee
went home today without having
picked a candidate for temporary chair
man Of the national convention. Chair
man Hlles left at l2:45 o'clock, just
after the subcommittee had adjourned.
Mr.. Hilles's sole announcement was
that there had been no vote as 70 q
temporary chairman, and that no action
would be taken until a session Of the
subcommittee to be held some time in
April. the date to be fixed By him.
All else as 70 what happened at the
meeting is speculation, barring the
election Of Lafayette Gleason, Of New
York, as temporary secretary, and Will
lam T. Stone, OF Baltimore, as tenn
porary sergeant-at-arms OF the con
yention. They held these Office, in
1912.
Committeeman Esterbrook, Of New
Hampshire. apparently sized up the
situation when he was asked a. 70 the
significance Of the subcommittee pro-
ceediags.
at is aobody's business what oc-
Cured" Mr.. Estabrook said. When |
left New Hampshire it was with the
knowledge that there would be no tenn
porary chairman chosen at this meet
ing. The Republican party has con-
fided I'm this committee the right TO
proceed as II Is proceeding, and II mas
confidence in its committee. II 10 no
body's business II Alvah Martin and
myself exchange condolences personally
as TO what is best for the Republican
nar.v
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22
FIGURE DIRECT TAX
BELOW S4,000,000
Party Leaders Will Try 10 Keep
Levy al Low Point.

Pom Sfa" C'r0e.prrler' NJ r-r Tribune
Albany. March p. Following d con-
ference with Governor Whitman. Sena
tor Brown. Speaker Sweet and o:he-
legislative leaders to-day. Senator Sage.
Chairman OF the Finance Committe"
le, IL be known that every effort woul f..
be made 10 keep the proposed direct
state tax under 100000. No definite
figure has been agreed uHon. and none
will be until the State Controller com
pletes his overhauilnc - he estimated
revenues OF the state.
The Controller IN his previous est
mates fixed s+2 100000 ss the reveEu,
for the coming year. In addition 90
this sum estimated az 81 100000 vii.
be turned back into the treasury from
urexpended balances and unused canal
appropriations. so that the estimated
total OF revenue FOR the coming year
Is $4,000. 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22
ROCK MAY YIELD GASOLINE
Millions Of Tons Of Oil-Bearing Shale
in Western New York.

From S'a1 tcrresQo' lcft NJ lNe lriplAfI
Albany. March p While the price
Of gasolene continues 70 ga beyond
previous records. Dr. John VI. Clarke,
director Of science az the State MI
scum. IS preparing 20 make expert
ments on rock in the western part Of
the state in search for d new supply.
lie says this rock, a black shale, fairly
reeks with gssolene and other oils,
which can be produced At slight cost.
lie says the vein is $50 miles long and
there are billions OF tons Of the rock.
The vein begins just south Of Buffalo
and runs southeast through Wyoming
Yates. Schuyler and Tompkins counties
Dr.. Clarke declared that the oil wells
Of Pennsylvania were formed By the
Offering Of oil Gown in the ground from
Just such black shsle.
"Production Of gasolcne from this
rock said DR.. Clarke, must come, be-
cause the other supply in this country
will eventually become exhausted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22

and his followers, not 70 mention sun
dry Progressives. Prohibitionists, So
cialistS, anarchists. |. ". VS.. and
what not, having nothing particular TO
interest them in their own party domi-
Giles on April %. are planning 20 DO
their best 20 invade and break up or
disturb the none too tranquil home Of
the once happy Republicans.
So the Rhode Islanders arc watch
fully waiting on the direct primary
proposition.
Governor Beeckman. Republican, who
was elected by surprisingly large vote
over a strong. clean candidate two
years ago. will be renominated and re-
elected. He is very popular. The term
Of Henry F. Lippitt, senior United
States Senator, will expire March 3.
1917. and he will be renominated and
reelected. although If the Democrats
run young Ex-Governor James II. Hig-
gins against him. az they probably will.
Senator Lippitt may have fairly live
ly fight,
But Rhode Island is prosperous in
spite. as she believes. Of the Democratic
party. and she is worrying over what
will happen when the European war IS
over. They fear a food Of the undo
sirable kind of immigrants as much a.
the expected food of cheap manufact-
ured articles.
Democrats here are solid and cnthu-
siastic for President Wilson. The Re
publicans incline strongly to Hughes.
There is no serious talk about Weeks
or Mccall. No one in position 20 speak
with authority would consent 10 be
quoted, however. because. az was point
ed out, the situation might change
overnight.
Asking About New York.
But while there is not much politi-
cal news here in Rhode Island. the
voters don't hesitate TO ask some pretty
pointed questions about New York,
Indiana, Ohio and other doubtful states,
particularly about New York.
One Of the three or four most inAu-
entail Republicans in the state asked
to-day:
do you folks in New York intend
20 reflect Barnes as national commit
teeman? Do you think Hughes, or
Roosevelt. either, could be induced 20
run for President with Barnes on the
national committee?
"You Republicans in New York State
have in your ranks to-day three men
who stand head and shoulders as states
men above all other men IN all parties
in this or any other country, bar none.
Now. why don't you New York Repub-
lioans jump out and nominate Hughes
for President, Theodore Roosevelt for
United States Senator, and make Ellhu
Root agree 70 become Secretary Of
State ."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-22
General O'Ryan 70 Lecture.

Major General John T. O'Ryan, 81
the New York National Guard will give
an address on Psychology Of Disci-
pine" at the It'll Regiment Armory
Park Avenue and Sixty-seventh Street,
tomorrow evening. The lecture is ono
Of the training sessions of the School
Mems Military Corps. Members Of
tho Board OF Education, the board Of
superintendents and all school men
are invited.