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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1916-01-08
PERSONALS

Mrs. Webb, of Mound City,
spent Xmas with her son ard
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ardon
w. Webb.
Special Services were held at
the Holy T. E. Church last Sun
day.
A Christmas festival was held
at New Hope Baptist Church
during the past week.
DR.. ]. H. Mitchell spent the
holidays in Chicago visiting his
brother.
The brotherhood of Grace M.
E. Church gave its annual ban
quet last Monday evening.
Mrs. Maggie Neal who has
been quite ill, is steadily i'm
proving,
The Annual ball of the Elks
was given last Monday Evening
and a pleasant time was had.
Frank Medlock, of Clinton,
Ill. spent the holidays with his
father Webb Medlock.
Mrs. Jennie Henderson, So. IL
St. who has been quite i'll, is
somewhat improved. Her grand
daughter, from Detroit Mich. is
at her bed side.
Miss Alice Williams was on
the sick list this week.
The Epworth League of Grace
M. E. Church, elected officers
last Sunday, for the ensuing
year.
Mr.. H. B. Stone, barber, spent
Christmas with his mother and
father, Rev. and Mrs. Stone, OF
East St. Louis.
Mr.. Geo. Jones spent the Holt
days with his fathers family,
Geo. w. Jones of North 18th
St.
Real winter weather is here
at last and the coal man looks
better than the ice man.
Mrs. Emma S. Jenkins, 211
N. 18th St. was called to Quin.
cy. Dec. 22nd to attend the fun
eral Of her uncle. Mr. Alex Turn.
er, who Was buried Dec. 25th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Doug
las, of GAINESVILLE, Mo. are max
ing their home with their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Emma S. Jenkins, 211
N. is St.
Mrs. Emma Coin, who is
teaching school in Madison Co.
spent the Christmas holidays
with her mother, of South 18th
St.
Miss Bessie Watkins, of the
Decatur High school spent part
of the holidays with her sister
Mrs. E. L. Rogers.
Capt. R. A. Byrd was in st.
Louis last week.
Mrs. E. L. Rogers spent last
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. L
2, in Decatur.
Mr.. Sam L. wilson, an old
Springfield Citizen, who has
been in the west for the past
few years, is spending a few
days in the city. He is looking
extremely well.
Mr.. Jas, Mason, Robert Can
sler and Lawrence Brandon are
New Members of the fire de-
partment.
Miss Georgia osby, of the
Chicago Art School, spent the
holidays with her parents, 200
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
IF CUT IS ON GIGANTIC BOG,
PANAMA CANAL is DOOMED"
But Col. Griffiths, English Engineer,
Reserves Judgment Till
Truth Is Known.

/ LONDON, July 30 (Sunday).-Col.
Norton Griffiths, M. Pa widely known
engineer, says in Weekly Dispatch
interview regarding the Panama Can
al:
"We await further developments
with sympathetic interest before ac-
cepting ominous reports that the pres
ent canal is doomed.
"If the subsoil underlying Gaillard
Cut is a gigantic bog, as some alarm
list statements assert, then this parti-
cular route seems hopeless. No dredg-
ing in the works would relieve the sit
uation, for always, as now, there will
be more earth to remove, and it will
be a case of dradging forever with
no positive result.
sUntil we know whether Or net the
reports are true, it would be prema-
ture to pass judgment"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
TWO TROOPERS
KILLED BY BANDITS
CLASH OCCURRED NEAR FORT
HANCOCK, TEXAS, WITH FIVE
MEXICAN BANDITS WHO eros
SED INTO UNITED STATES.

Ell PASO, Texas, July 31.-Ameri-
can soldiers, reinforced by small de-
tachment of Carranza troops, engaged
Mexican bandits who had crossed the
Rio Grande into the United States, a.
bout five miles below Fort Hancock,
Texas, 55 miles east of here, early to-
day. Two Americans were killed and
one was wounded Only two of the
outlaws escaped across the river into
Mexico, where they were pursued by
Mexican troops and Carranza custom
guards.
Upon receiving reports from Robert
Wood, United States customs in
spector, that the bandits, who had
committed numerous depredations on
the Mexican side Of the frontier re-
Gently, had crossed the border, six
men Of troop F. Eight United States
cavalry. and hospital corps orderly,
under Sergeant Lewis Thompson with
Wood and Customs Inspector Bean,
rode to an adobe hut where the Mex
leans were said to be in hiding. Thomp-
son had been ordered by Capt H. D.
Gushing, of Company c, Eighth Mas
sachusetts infantry, to investigate the
reports. The bandits opened fire from
the building and adjoining outhouses,
killing Wood and Private John Twon-
ey, and wounding Sergeant Thomp-
son in the shoulder. Bean, fearing
that the Mexicans would escape the
small American detachment, called up
on the Carranzista commander on the
opposite side of the river Me re-
sponded with score of soldiers, cross
ing into the United States to cut off
the outlaws retreat the incident
marking the first time Carranzista
soldiers have co-operated in pursuit of
bandits on American soil.
Private Francis e. Sheain, of Balti-
more, Md, of the hospital corps, who
brought Sergeant Thompson to the
Fort Bliss hospital, reported to Gen.
Bell that the Mexican troopers, ten in
number, acted in friendly manner
towards the Americans, took up po-
sition alongside them, and helped
them keep up hot fire against the
hut. When the bandits failed to re-
turn the fire, the hut was entered and
three dead Mexicans were found,
Sheain said
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
MURDER OVER DEBT
OF SO CENTS. is THEORY

HARRISBURG, w. Va, July 3d.
A quarrel over debt of sixty cents
is believed to have resulted in MUIR
der, early this morning on the North
ern turnpike at Reynoldsville,o of Rob-
ert Gerard, middle aged coal min
er of that place. Otis Richards, q
young married man of that town, is
now a prisoner in the county Jail here,
accused of murder pending the ver-
dict Of a coroner's jury. Gerrad APP
pears to have been beaten to death
and officers who arrested Richards at
his home just before daybreak says
he admitted had a fight with Gerard
a short time before.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
Size OF MORGAN
ESTATE PROVED
THAT TOTAL
WOULD REACH Sl0O, 900, 900.

NEW YORK, July s1.-Three
years work in appraising the estate
of J. Pierpont Morgan were brought
to aclose officially yesterday when the
transfer tax appraisal was filed in the
Surrogate's Court. The total estate,
as made public yesterday, was $751;
149,034, and the net estate, 500 $780,
1872.
The property is divided as follows
J. P. Morgan, son, $63,6S4.918.
Mrs. Frances Lousia Tracy Morgan,
widow, s2,s11,535.
Anne Tracy Morgan, daughter, 49,
900, 900.
Louisa P. Satterlee, daughter, 49,
370,454.
Juliet P. Hamilton, daughter, 49,
321, 500.
William Pierson hamilton, son-in-
law, s1,000,O00.
Herbert Livingston Satterlee, SON
in-law, 81, 900, 900.
Numerous relatives and friends re-
ceived gifts varying in amounts from
81 900 to $250,00O.
Diocesan Convention of New York,
100000.
House of Rest for Consumptives,
100000.
Financiers expressed surprise yes
terday that the estate was OF larger.
Unofficial estimates and guesses had
credited Morgan with having at least
$25,000,000 more than the report
shows.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
DEUTSCHLAND
SAILS FOR HOME
LITTLE GREEN SPOT ON WATER
AS SUB HOMEWARD BOUND
GOES DOWN PATAPSC0 UN-
DER GOVERNMENT ESCORT.

BALTIMORE, August 1.-The
Deutschland sailed late this afternoon
-homeward bound.
Such is Germany's answer to the
waiting world.
Slipping along the surface of the
water like slim green water snake,
her own power taking her forward,
the little U-boat dropped down the
Patapsco river shortly before six o.
clock
The start was made after several
hours of waiting for better tidal
conditions.
When the submarine united from
her mornings and started slowly on
her way she was escorted by the
police boat Lannan on one side and
the government tug, Wissihioken on
the other. The tug Timmins
guardian angel for the submarine
led the procession to the outer har-
Dor. where = small fleet of British
and French warships laying outside
the three mile limit We're prepared to
sink the German ship the moment she
passed out of United States territory.
When word was flashed to the
British and French warships outside
the harbor that the under water boat
was on it's way, there was unusual
activity. The ships shifted their
positions to points where they figur-
ed it would be best to trap the Ger
man craft.
When the little German boat final
ly started, the hundreds of craft in
the harbor gave her rousing salute
with the sirens. The salute continu-
ed until the boat had passed beyond
historic Fort Carroll. The submar-
inc flew the German flag at her stern.
Tonight the Deutschland is shape
less lump far out in the water of
Chesapeake bay. The green nose is
still holding scattering the spray on
the maritime path that leads down
to the Virginia Capes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT
THE HANDLE FACTORY

One day last week Thamer Griffith
chief engineer asked l.. L. Bennett, the
proprietor to excuse him for the re-
mainder Of the day as he felt sick.
Lee (good kind soul) granted the
request and told Griffith that if he
needed any assistance to call.
About 2 p. M, Griffith was seen
coming across the bridge at 2.40
pace, yelling BLOW the Whistle.
Blow BIowlv. Lee who was on a
pile of lumber jumped down and in
so doing knocked Abe Phillips off the
trustle. Truman Jones with bottle
of chamberlain's cramp cure started
for Griffith's house Ed. Dawson,
thinking the building on fire grabbed
up a box Of handles and started for
the open. George Rowan rushed to
the garage to save his auto, and Dad
Bush flew to the stable to save the
horses.
BY this time Griffith had reached
the factory and fell exhausted on the
floor, but managed to gasp Dbl
Blow! the little whistle, its four az
pound dishwasher."
REPORTER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
UNWILLING AND
4 ALL-DAY MEETING
LARGELY ATTENDED AT TAI
BOTT CHURCH SUNDAY.

The Children's Day exercises and
dwelling at Talbot Church Sunday
was largely attended. 1t is reported
Z that the crowd there was the largest
\ ever assembled at that place.
In the early morning the crowd
began forming and by 10 o'clock the
church and lots were filled with peo-
pie. Farm wagons loaded with good
things to eat, buggies and automobiles
wars numerous.
n morning exercises were splendid
and ably performed by the children
under the direction of A. G. Hatha-
way.
At about noon the members of the
w. O. W. who were gathered there to
unveil the monument erected
to the grave of Dent B. Foy,
were requested to assemble in the
Church which they did and were
highly pleased with two excellent Sc
lections by the Junior Choir.
a The assembly was then dismissed
for dinner. There was no trouble
finding a place to eat-there were
plenty of places and plenty to eat
and many did justice to the plenty"
Promptly at l: 80 in the afternoon
the Woodmen formed line headed
by the Band and marched to the grave
Of the deceased, where the unwilling
las performed by the officers of Hick-
DRY Camp No. 80 of Belington. G. H.
Dent was master of ceremonies, F. E.
Thompson, C. c., G. o. Shepherd, Adv,
G. B. Skidmore, Banker, A. c. Bolton,
Clerk; Chas. w. Williamson, Watch
man; Warren Cade, Escort; Geo.
Simpson, Sentry. Capt. Hickman with
the Root Degree Team of West Vir-
ginia and Capt. Keller with Arden
Degree Team. Sow. Lowther of Graf
ton, No. A, recited the poem very ably.
The relatives of the deceased and the
Quartette were inside the wedge while
& large packed crowd stood outside and
listened attentatively to the ceremony.
The crowd was then dismissed and
the officers, degree team, members
and others were led by the Band to
the grove where Bruce Talbot made
IN able address touching on the
benefits of societies such as the
Woodmen of the World. Then Rev.
S. E. Bauman came next and made
excellent applications of fraternities
with the Church. E. w. S. Kennedy
then followed by giving an able adj
dress on the order. F. E. Thomp-
son concluded the speaking and
expires sed the appre-
Citations of the members of the order
to all those who assisted in making
the day a success.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
Sheels For Allies Let Go When Fire
Sweeps Storage-Five States
Feel the Terrific Force
of Morning Bombardment.
DAMAGE PUT AT IS MILLION

WASHINGTON, July 3O.-No
special investigation of the explosion
at Black Tom island in New York
Bay will be undertaken by the de-
partment of justice unless evidence
is developed by the police or by New
York agents of the departments bur
eau of investigation that it was a
plot aimed at the destruction of NUM-
tions of war. A. B. Bielaski, chief
of the bureau, received word today
from New York that so far no facts
had been developed to show that the
explosion was the result Of plot.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
200 DIE FROM HEAT
WAVE in CHICAGO
Prostrations Reported at 1000. liz
Degrees Reached at Bathing Beach

CHICAGO, July 30.--The death
dealing heat wave sweeping the Mid
die West reached its climax today. In
Chicago the official weather bureau
thermometer reached the high mark
of 102 degrees. At Clarendon Beach,
the most frequented of the municipal
bathing beaches, the official "high"
was liz.
Ninety-five deaths have been re-
ported to the coroner's Office at nine
o'clock tonight. This does not in
clude deaths of 60 babies or deaths of
persons attended by private physi-
clans. 1t is probable that when final
records for the day are completed
more than 200 will have succumbed
to the ravages of the intense heat.
One figures based on incomplete
police reports placed the number Of
prostrations at 1000.
City rife companies throughout the
crowded section kept their hose play
ing on men, women and children and
horses throughout the day.
Wisconsin reported twenty-seven
deaths. Reports from Illinois cities
outside Chicago as estimated total of
forty casualties while in Indiana the
state totals amounted to nearly fifty.
st. Louis reports nine additional
deaths today.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Last Thursday evening while stack
ing hay viii Boyles, age 50, was
struck by lightning and instantly kill
led; his horse which was eating hay
out of the stack and dog near it
were also killed. His son who was
pitching and another one near were
stunned. MIR. Boyles fell from the
stack; the hay caught on fire and
was consumed. Mr.. Boyles was one
OF Barbour county's best citizens and
very Industrious farmer.
Funeral and burial took place Sat
urday at the Olive Hill.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGR.
WEATHER BUREAU

Parkersburg, w. Va, Aug. 2, 1915.
Summary of Crop and weather
conditions for week ending Tuesday,
August l, 1916, for West Virginia:
The high temperatures during the
week were exceptionally favorable
for growth, but rain is now needed in
many sections Corn is generally in
good condition, but was injured in
localities by wind squalls and heavy
rain. Potatoes, oats, buckwheat,mil-
let and apples are generally good to
excellent. Peaches are generally
scarce. A large hay crop is being
harvested. Threshing has commenc-
ed.
H. C. HOWE, Meteorological,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
AIR RAIDS
ON ENGLAND
BOMBS DROPPED INDISCRIMIN-
ATELY OVER MANY COUN-
TRIES-ANTI AIRCRAFT GUNS
DID GOOD WORK IN DEFENSE.

LONDON, August Another air
raid by number Of airships develop
ed shortly before Monday midnight.
Bombs were dropped off the Thames
Estuary.
. A supplementary statement issued
this morning says:
"The air raid appears to have been
carried out by a considerable number
of airships. The raiders appear to
have spent some time cruising over
the counties of Lincolnshire, Nor
folk, Suffolk, Cambridge, Essex, Kent
and Huntington.
Bombs were dropped indiscrimin-
ately over localities of nominal inn
portance. Anti aircraft guns in ac-
ton had good effect"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
COMPANIES MERGE

The Consolidated Telephone Com
pany and the West Va. Eeastern Tele-
phone Companies have consolidated
under one head and will be known
as the West Virginia Telephone Conn.,
pany.
This merger will make one system
for Philippi. Belington, Elkins, Par
sons, Davis and other nearby towns,
and the disadvantage of having two
phones will be done away with; this
will be gratifying to the business con-
Germs, and at very little advance in
price. 1t is thought by some that the
prices will remain the same in many
instances.
The new company will connect to
the farmers lines as long as they
keep their lines in working order and
when they do not, they will be dis
connected.
The Citizens United Telephone Co.,
are not in operation in Belington be-
ing connected with the Bell system
for the present, altho they have a
franchise.
Mr.. Wilson, of the West Virginia
Eastern Telephone Company, was in
town Wednesday and stated that it
was the intention of the new COM
pany to put in good up-to-date sys-
tenn at reasonable rate and expect
ed an addition of many new subscrib-
ers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
REPORTER.
FARMERS MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Bel
ington Agriculture Association Club
at the Belington High School Build
ing on Saturday, August 18th, 1916,
atN1 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.
County Agent w. w. Brownfeld
will be there on that day.
All the farmers of Barker and Valley
are requested to be present.
j. M. McCLOUD, President.
w. ]. GOODWIN, Secretary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

NEW YORK, July 30.-Property
loss estimated at $25,000,0OO was
caused early today by series of ter
rife explosions among ammunition
awaiting shipment to the entente al
lies and stored on Black Tom island "a
small strip of land jutting into New
York Bay off Jersey City The loss
of lives still was problematical to-
night. 1t will not be determined def
nitely until there has been opportun-
ity to check up the workmen en-
ployed on the island and on boats
moored nearby
Three are known to be dead and
at least five more are missing. Scores
Of persons were injured, some of them
probably MORALLY.
The detonations, which were felt
IN five states, began with a continu-
Gus rapid fire of small shells, then
the blowing up Of great quantities of
dynamite, trinitrotoluene and other
high explosives, followed by the
bursting of thousands of shrapnel
shell which literally showered the
surrounding country and waters for
many miles around.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
IN HOSPITAL AT AKRON

Walton B. Shurtleff is in the City
Hospital at Akron, o., having been
operated upon for appendicitis, first
of the week. He is in serious con-
dition. He and his mother and sister
live there. Walton had been com
planning for some weeks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
AMMUNITION EXPLOSION
ROCKS new YORK CITY
CARRANZA WILL
RETIRE SHORTLY
General Gensales Will Succeed Him
As Head of Mexican Government.

LAREDO, Texas, July 30.-Venus-
tino Carranza is to retire as First
Chief of the de facto government Of
Mexico at an early date, and will be
succeeded by General Pablo Consoles,
according to information given out by
American administrative circles in
Nuevo Laredo.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
NOTICE TO CARPEN-
TIERS AND BUILDERS

Pleasant district school Board will
meet at Berryburg on the Sth of Au-
gust to receive bids for the erection of
a second story on the Berryburg
school house of two rooms. Plans and
specifications for which may be seen
at the secretary's Office.
E. A. HUNT, Co. Supt. Schools.
BY order of the Board. (adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

NEW YORK, July Go. w. Ley
den, chief of the Lehigh Valley rail
road police, was killed while aiding
an engine crew in attempting to save
number Of freight cars from the
fire. A quantity of dynamite ex-
ploded near where he was standing,
it was said and blew his body to a.
toms. The members of the car crew
escaped with decorations and burns.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
SEWER CAUSES SUIT

: CLEVELAND, o., Aug. Mrs.
John Rachel wants $4,000 damages
from neighbors and the city because
she is suffering from aczema. She
alleges a running open sewer in front
of her home caused the ailment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL RALLY
AT PHILIPPI FRIDAY. AUGUST
rs, is16.--GREATEST EVENT OF
ITS KIND IN THE STATE.

A good band; Choirs from every
part of the county; speakers Of ma
ton repute; great Sunday Sschool
Parade; Baskets of Dinner from
country and town. Special platform
for Choirs, ministers and superin-
tendents. Chairs will be provided for
the aged.
A Red letter for the Sunday Schools
of Barbour county.
Everybody invited and welcome.
Program later.
The following committees have been
named:
Advisory Committee.
j. HOP WOODS
ARTHUR S. DAYTON
Chairmen.
Members, every minister, every
5. 5. Superintendent in Barbour
county, every member Is expected to
give suggestions either in person or
by letter.
COMMITTEES.
Committee on Speakers:
Hon. Sam'l v. Woods
Hon. VIM. T. Ice, Jr.
j. Blackburn Ware.
Harry H. Byrer
Gordon B. Ramsey
Hon. K. E. Talbot.
Committee on Finance:
B. E. Snyder.
A. G. Jenkins
C. O. Marsh
A. H. Roe
G. B. Ramsey
S. r. Smith
B. M. Gall.
Committee on Program and Adver-
Using:
J. Blackburn Ware
c. w. Brandon.
Luther Chrislip
w. Chenoweth tsI.
A. S. Polling. Y
Committee on Parade:
Harry II. Byrer
H. M. Crawford
Ed, England
-. Austin Cornwell
Geo. l.. Woodford. .t.s!.j
Committee on Platform:
Geo. A. Byrer -. 4Saas
Floyd England
r. L. Smith --,uwHo,sgvs'1
Draper Sturrn
0. j. Woodford
Committee on Chairs: :,
Miss Lucy E. Woodford.
Miss Lillian Chrislip
Miss Nellie Garfield.
Miss Lacy Shaw.
Miss Dott Burner
Committee on Decoration:
Mrs. A. S. Polling
Mrs. Austin CornweIl
Mrs. J. B. Ware
Mrs. Geo. L. Woodford
Mrs. w. Chenoweth.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
WHOLE TOWN WIPED
OUT IN CANADA FIRE
DEATH TOLL OF FOREST FIRES
PLACED AT HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY -FOUR

TORONTO, Ont, July 31.-With
one town completely wiped out, an
other almost in ruins and score Of
small settlements obliterated, the
Premier officially announced tonight
that 1874 persons lost their lives in the
forest fires in northern Ontario Only
heavy rainfall today probably saved
great part of the province from de-
struction. Hundreds are homeless.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

Program for Mt. View Farmers Bur
eau to be held August 9th, 1916, at
7:30 P. NJ:
|. Music by the Choir.
2. Recitation by Delta Matthew and
Katie Poe.
3. Question for debate: "Does it
Pay to Raise Poultry IL. D. Cross.
How much lime per acre and what
kind Of soil needs it mostly? Pr. S.
Dayton.
What benefit is the Farmers Bureau
to the farms w. J. Goodwin.
Queries.
The farmers are invited and espe-
cially the members are requested to
be present. The ladies are always
welcome.
B. W. sGHooNovER, Pres.
j. F. VALENTINE, Sec.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

Chas. Murphy, of Philippi, was here
Saturday evening.