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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
U-BOAT IN NEW WARFARE
SINK NINE ALLIES SHIPS

LONDON, Aug 5.-Nine ships
sunk, two captured and taken into
German ports and one grounded, COM
posed today's list of lost vessels Civ
en- out tonight. by Lloyds. Of the
ships sunk seven were British, one
Italian and one Japanese. While in
the case of some Of them the cause
of destruction is not definitely known.
German submarines are believed to
be responsible for all of the nine sink
ing.
The British ships reported sunk are
the trawuers Lucania, Merchant
Prince and Olympia; the sailing yes
sci C. C. Caldwell and two schooners.
The British vessel Niger of $3.50 tons
ran ashore at Accra and is total
wreck. The passengers have been
landed safely.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
AMERICAN PROPOSAL
Is Rejected By Carranza-Mexican
Reply At Hand.

WASHINGTON, August 4.--Gener-
al Carranza's reply to the last Ameri-
can note accepting his suggestion for
joint commission to adjust border
differences but proposing broader
scope for the commissions work was
delivered at the state department to-
day by Elese Arredondo, the Mexican
ambassador designate. 1t announces
the appointment of three Mexican
commissioners with instructions to
devote their attention preferably to
the resolution of the points mentioned
in the previous note"
Thus, the de facto government APP
parently rejects the proposal that the
commission consider other questions
than the military situation and limits
the discussion to the subject original
ly suggested by Carranza--wthdraw
al of American troops from Mexico;
formation of a protocol to cover fu-
ture operatins aginst bandits and
investigation of interests which may
have prompted border raids. Wheth-
err this will be satisfactory to the
United States has not been indicated.
The note was in Spanish and when he
went to today's cabinet meeting. Act
ing Secretary Polk declined to dis
cuss it until an official translation
could be made.
President Wilson already has under
consideration the names of men sug-
gested for the American commission.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
WEATHER REPORT.

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, August
9.-Summary of the Weather and
Crop Conditions for West Virginia
for the week ending Tuesday, August
s, 1916:
The week was warm and generally
excellent for growth and harvesting.
The hay crop is the largest for sew
eral years, while the yield of oats is
fair to good Corn is now in about
the average condition, except it is
damaged in sections by wind and rain
squalls. Potatoes, apples, buckwheat,
berries and pastures are generally
very good, but peaches are only fair
to poor for yield.
H. c.. HOWE,
Meteorologist
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
PROGRESSIyES NOT
TO NAME CANDIDATE
As Political Organization.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. AT a
meeting oil eaders attending the Pro-
gressive party conference here yes
terday it was decided not to nominate
a candidate for President but to APP
point an executive committee of Is
to perpetuate the party and adopt
resolutions criticising the national
committee for endorsing Hughes in
Chicago, June 18th.
A letter was read from former Ma
tional Committeeman G. D. Pope of
Michigan, in which he denied having
violated any instructions of the state
organizations in voting to endorse
Hughes at Chicago, June 26.
Chairman Matthew Hale, in speak
ing for Massachusetts,, said the Pro-
gressives had lost their legal identity
in that votes by failure to cast suf-
ficient votes at the last election.
Baimbridge Colby of New York, A.
D. Nortoni of Missouri John r. Taylor
of New York, J. N. Mccormick of
Texas and Mrs. Sarah E. Lyons of
Minnesota.
John NJ. Parker of Louisiana, Pro-
gressive nominee for Vice President,
was given an ovation when he STEP
ped to the platform to address the
conference. He was cheered when he
said:
"In the past it was charged that
we were controlled by two men, one
as leader, and the other was credited
! as buying US. Thank God nobody
owns the Progressive party today
Mr.. Parker reviewed the history Of
the party, praised the platform a.
dopted at the national convention last
June, and urged that steps be taker
to perpetuate the party.
| On motion of A. D. Nortoni of Miss
ouri the conference decided to ap-
point an executive committee of Ii
/ to plan the perpetuation of the Pro
gressive party as national politi
cal organization.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
WILSON AGAIN ARRESTED

Dawson Wilson took another mad
fit Sunday and was re-arrested and
taken to Philippi Monday, and from
there it is expected that he will eth
er go to the Asylum Or Home for In
curables. He appears to be unbal-
anced. He was released by the Gov
ernor on conditions some time ago
for the stabbing of Cecil Phillips.
There has been some uneasiness on
the part of the citizens since his re-
lease as it has been the belief of
many that he should have been con-
fined, so the occurrence Sunday
strengthens this belief.
1t ha been learned today tath he
is committed to the Home of Incura-
bles.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
ARMED LINER WHICH
A BATTLED SUBS HERE
Italian Merchantmen Fights Three
Giant U-Boats In Mediterrean
And Hits One-Witnessed
By Americans.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 6.-The
Italian liner Ro de Italia,grst armed
merchantmen to give battle to SUD-
marines, arrived here today. The Dat-
tie was between the liner and three
giant super-sublnarines III the Neal-
terrean Sea on Sunday, July 70. Inc
battle lasted from nine o'clock IN the
morning until four o'clock in the al
ternoon.
One significant fact discovered is
that the submarines apparently have
a base in the Spanish Balearic Islands
in the Western Mediterranean.
Three American passengers WIT
messed every phase Of the battle. They
were DIR. L. P Roster, of Philadel-
mia; Paul Edwards of Jersey City,
andJames Higgins, of Cincinnati.
They were the only passengers a.
broad.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
THE CRAVEN FAMILY

1t had been rumored that Miss
Norma Craven, a member of the Cra-
ven family who appeared here dur
ing the Chautauqua, was killed dur
ing a storm while in the tent in a
town in the state Of Ohio. This is
erroneous as Mrs. j. K. Blatchford OF
Balington has received a post card
from the post master of Upton, Iowa,
the home of the Cravens, which reads
as follows;
"The Craven family live just a
cross the street from me and we have
had card from the family written
August 4th, and they are all well"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
DEDICATION OF HALL

The members Of the Loyal Order
of Protection will dedicate their new
hall on Sugar Creek, Sunday, August
goth, and will render the following
program:
l. Music-Choir.
2. Prayer-W. T. Goodwin.
8. Music by Choir.
4. History of Order-L. d. Cross
5. Intention of Orders. 3. Phillips
6. Fraternal Ambition-C. NJ. MUIR
ply.
7. Quartet (MaIe).
Noon.
/. Music-Choir.
2. Declamation-Els Phillips.
3. Dedicatory sermon.
A. Music-Choir.
5. Fraternal Knowledge. Black
burn Ware.
6. Quartet (Male)
7. Fraternal Sociability-J. R. vi
quesney.
5. Declamation-Dw Dwight Digman,
Lulu Phillips.
g. Music-Choir.
10. Fraternal Protection-C. W.
Brandon.
IL. Song (Female.)
II. Adjournment.
Everyone is cordially invited. Free
dinner.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
EASEMENT HAS PAID PENALTY
Noted Irishman Was Executed atPen-
tonville Prison Early Yesterday
Was Convicted of High Treason

t0nville Prison Early Yesterday
Was Convicted of High Treason
Against the Crown.
LONDON, August 3.-Roger Case
ment, former British knight and con-
sui, was hanged at 9 o'clock this
morning in Pentonville Jail for high
treason. He was convicted of con-
spring to cause an armed revolt in
Ireland and with having brought Ger
man aid to that end. The trap was
sprung at 9:01 and at 900, he was
pronounced dead.
According to one of those present
Easements last words were:
II die for my country"
An affecting incident took place
outside the prison wall as the execu-
ton was in progress. At the back OF
the prison, little distance from the
jeering crowd about the gates, was q
group of about thirty Irishmen and
women. When the dull clang of the
prison bell announced that the doom
ed man had paid the last penalty, this
little group fell on their knees anc
with bowed heads, remained for some
moments, silently praying for the re
pose of the soul of their dead coun
tryman.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
FEDERAL ROAD FUND
DISTRIBUTIONS BEING MADE
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
MAKES PLATFORM

| PARKERSBURG, August AL
though opposition was encountered
the Democrats of West Virginia to-
night rendered their moral support in
behalf OF the equal suffrage amend
ment is submitted to the voters at the
November election for ratification or
re lection.
While the resolution by the Demo-
cratic state convention does not at
tempt to Individually bind the Demo
Gratis of West Virginia in their vote
upon the question of extending the
right of suffrage to the women of the
state, it lends moral support to the
proponents of the amendment. The
! incorporation of plank in the state
platform provoked the only spirited
contest of the convention, but the adj
vocates of the plank, which is said to
have the support of Senator Chiffon,
Senator Cornwell and other Demo-
cratic leaders, won out after a de-
bate. The minority report, signed by
three members of the resolutions
committee, was rejected.
The platform adopted by the Demo-
cratic convention tonight gives an
unequivocal endorsement to the Will
son administration, but deals chiefly
with state issues, censuring the Re-
publican machine in West Virginia
and specifically mentioning Governor
Hatfield as the head of the machine.
The platform asks for the assistance
of the Republican voters of the state
to free the Republican party from the
machine, asserting that the recent
primary demonstrated the inability
of the party to free itself.
The party platform calls for the
corrupt practices act and the
strengthening Of the registration act
to prevent fraud in primaries and cleo
tions. 1t declares for an amendment
to the primary election law which
would admit all parties to the provis-
ions of the statute and proposes BIZ
partisan boards for the control of the
functions of state government. One
plank calls for the abolition of the
present convict labor system, while
another commits the party to de-
| velopment Of the natural water pow
err under safe restrictions and with
the interests Of the state fully pro-
tected.
One plank condemns military gov
eminent in West Virginia and the
use Of the militia in primary cleo
tions, and another condemns the mu-
nicipal charters passed by the last
session of the legislature.
While awaiting the report of the
committee on resolutions tonight
Colonel John T.McGraw addressed the
convention, predicting the election Of
John J. Cornwell and stating tina,
present conditions in West Virgins
required change in the fiscal and
administrative affairs Of the com.
monwealth.
James NJ. Ewing, of Wheeling, anc
Judge John B. Wilkinson, of Logan
were named as the candidates of the
Democracy for judge of the supreme
court of appeals. Attorney Ewing
and Judge Wilkinson gained rapidly
in strength since last night ard the
former was nominated on the frs
ballot When it was seen that Judg,
Wilkinson had secured the nomination
on the second ballot, the nomination
was made by reclamation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
ICE AND ELECTRIC PLANT DE-
STROYED-MILL BADLY
BURNED
LOSS WILL PROBABLY REACH $4,000
ONLY PART OF THE PLANT COW
Erred BY INSURANCE
GREAT LOSS TOSCRIM-
GEOUR BROS, CITY
AND COMMUNITY

On Tuesday night about ten o'clock
the fire alarm was heard and it was
soon learned that Scrimgeour Broth
ers' Ice and Electric plant and Mill
We're on fire. A large crowd gather
ed at the scene and after some delay
the fire company began to turn the
water on the building. The ice plant,
/, electric plant and mill were almost
i destroyed. The main building was
badly damaged by fire and water.
The grocery and hardware depart
ments and meat market were little
damaged The upper part of the mill
which was occupied by the road sur
veyors was partly damaged by smoke
and water. The prints, drawings,
metc., belonging to the surveyors were
Apartly soiled. There were six hun
bred bushels of rye, wheat and other
grains in the mill, most of this being
in the elevators. 1t is thought that
about all of this grain will be saved.
There was no insurance on the ice
plant and electric plant. The mill
was partly covered with insurance, as
well as the building.
It is unknown how the fire first
started but was first seen by Mr..
Scrimgeour. Flames were coming
out at the exhaust pipes. He imme-
Jdiately ran to give the alarm to Mrs.
y Scrimgeour to get the children out
and by the time he got to their rooms
he found they were cut off by the
smoke and flames and could not reach
them, but by the, assistance of three
ksnen, who had noticed the fire as it
came blazing out from the roof, and
with ladder they were helped down
and out thru front window. Some
delay was experienced by the fire.
men boys on account of the hose mo-
tor truck not getting there on time,
so the fire got considerable Roadway
and was entering the mill before the
water was turned on.
The ice plant had recently been in
stalled and was doing excellent work
and getting good patronage; the mat
ter of insuring the plant had been
thought of but just left off until fully
equipped. The electric plant furnish
"a day current for the Belington Ga
rage and the Citizens National Bank
building.
This is a severe loss not only to
Scrimgeo 4r Brothers but for the city
and community The insurance
!. companies have been notified to make
an early adjustment and it is hoped
that they will give everything there
is due on account of this great loss.
Mr.. William Scrimgeour, the mana
ger had been working almost day
and night to get the plants started.
It is regretted that after all OF this
great effort a fire should come with
such obstruction.
The loss will probably exceed S1o,-
900 and only partly covered by insur-
ance.
Mr.. Scrimgeour stated today that
they expected to rebuild the Ice Plant
and Power Plant
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
TREATY OF SALE FOR THE
DANISH ISLES SIGNE

WASHINGTON, Aug. Acting
Secretary Polk announced today that
the treaty by which the United States
is to purchase the Danish West In
dies from Denmark for $25,000,000
was signed at New York this morn
ing by Secretary Lansing and Mis-
ter Constantine Brun.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
CABIN CREEK SWEPT BY FLOOD

CHARLESTON, Aug. AT least
ten deaths from drowning are report
ed from Dry Branch on Cabin creek
a short distance below the Cane Fork
vicinity which were inundated short
ly before noon today by cloudburst.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10

Capt. and Mrs. F. z. Rease, Mrs.
A. C. Carly and little son, and Hugh
Shinn left Sunday morning for the
camp over on the Little Kanawha
River, where Mr.. Carly has been for
some time fishing
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10

The act requires that the appor-
tionment for each year shall be made
in the same manner. Different sums
are appropriated for each year and
the apportionment must also take in
to consideration the population as
shown by the latest available FEEDER
al census and the mileage of rural
delivery and star routes as shown by
the certificate Of the Postmaster
General for the next preceding fiscal
year. A new opportionment, there
fore, must be announced for each fis-
cal year.
The apportionment as given above
does not take into consideration the
$1,000,O00 additional appropriated
each year for 10 years for the devel-
oprflent of rural roads in the Nation
al Forests.
Barker District of Barbour county
receives about $4,000 of this distri-
button this year, as she is the only
district in the county at present bond
ed for improved roads. What an ex-
cellent stroke it was for the district
to have voted for Good Roads. Ma
tional help the first year!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10

Byrd Moore is emproving the coun
ty roads toward the brick plant.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10

Louis Lazarus is very sick at his
home in Serpen Avenue.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
Later Appropriations.

The apportionment indicated above
is only of one years funds. For
succeeding fiscal years the act apprO-
,,y;a+ae +ha fojlowinV amounts.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

United States trade with China In
creased In 1918. although foreign BUSH
ness men throughout the world suf-
fered n loss OF more than sl00, 1000, 900
In their exports 10 thy! country last
year. China has for years been In an
unsettled condition. yet the country's
foreign trade mounted higher and high
er until the European war, when the
trade was crippled Wherever a rail-
road has been built In China new trade
opportunities have sprung up and new
markets have been created. On the
upper Ynngtze river In western China,
rich island empire In the Chungking
consular district. having population
Of upward Ta.0o0.0oo. no adequate
transportation facilities exist, and no
railway connection whatever.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
In Woman 5 Realr1,
New Coats Ire Of luxurious LooE FIFTY Thick Fairies and the
High Collar Has Been Reinsiated Wraps For Children
Are Shown In Many Patterns and Materials.

E'oft. thick fabrics. loosely woven
and iuzunosls locking. supply deeps
persistent ufidertone In the haruonies
Of the nsw faahiohA There are many
u tkeua. ciAriistshed with names more
or lsss descriptive Of their character
which b decidedly furry. They sug-
gest warmth and cornfcst and enhance
the value OF the rev fashionable col.
ors, being especially gced In burgundy.
prunellss castor and DARK brown. They
cali for fur In trimmings. but fur w
scarce and therefore Aish priced. But
wonderful fur fabrics answer the pur-
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

and other durable cloths Coats uf
corduroy aud velveteen are dressier
but not less durable. They are shown
In blue, brown. green and black.
Among novelties. pushes and fur
fabrics woven In special patterns pro-
vide something new, unlike the ma.
terials with Which everyone Is familiar.
The school coat shown In the pie.
ture Is gray. white and brown plaid
mixture with collar and cuffs Of vel.
yeteen. II has straight body with
shaped skirt tcut on the bias) SET
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

II more style IN t. This epat wonlA
be inapro%sd By little shortanlRit. II
III simple In width. simple In cut and
line, and tllese are the tAlngs that iEA-
sure grace. The sleeves are eapaeiens.
with wide. turnedhaek CUTS bordes~d
with fur banding.
In reviewing the styles presented for
children. II appears that there Il hong
Procession Of coats that have been
made In . considerable variety
Of materials and patterns For prac-
teal wear there are models In
serge wool ve!ours. Scotch mixtures
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

pose and cost much less than fur trim
mlngs.
A coat OF Bolivia cloth, shown In
the picture IL trimmed with fur
fabric initiating beaver. The castor
color OF this trimming looks we'll with
all the fashionable colors hrough. out
this season and Is used for both coats
and suits in collarsand cuffs and band
ings
The high. enveloping collar which
may be turned UP about he face, made
LIS entry last year and was Reluctantly
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

A tramp Knocked at farmers dDCr
and called for something 70 wat.
-Are yen . ChrsStianr' asked ma
good hearted country man.
~cAa't you tesif" answered the Ran.
Look ut the bales worn IN the knees
Ht my pants. What DO the,y prOv'tF'
Tho farmers wife pFOaNpsly drought
out the feed and thu tramp turned 10
90.
"welil Weir" asked the farmer,
"waat made those holes In the back
VI yoaF psnts2"
-Rackslidtng,- replied the tramp ~
he hurried on.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
n-BaR DaRKEgs GRaY HAIR

Graz. Esrrakfa. PF~naHarsly' Frsy "
faA~l hair quickly restorsa 10 nann'aS
dark tAaie kF sAaHpealag hair and
scalp with ia-naa Nj ss@--pertaesly
harmlsns -scts On rsotiF-Fevtsee cslby
glands u the hair thus making all
yCar gray hair healthy. thick, ilatgy.
eveniy dark without q trace ef gray
showing. 5D cents . bic hottie hy sssr-
eel a<st, tAAso ssla By aaass dragylsaa,,
AAsarUxs c-l,nn. Memrhis. Team. ADV,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
TENDER SKINNED BABIES
With Rashss and irritssIoNs Find
Comfort in cusieura. Trial Free.

Bahy's tender skin requires mid.
soothing properties such as are found
In tae Cutieura Soap and Ointment
Caticura Soap 10 30 sweet. pure and
cleansing and cutieura Ointment 90
soothing and healing. especially when
haby's skin IL irritated and rashy
Free sample each By man with Book.
Address postcard. cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere. ADV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
Whenever You Need o General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves TAstelsa
chill Tonic is equally valuable - . Cen
eral Tonic because |, contains the well
Known tonic properties OF QUINrNE and
IRON. II acts On tho Liver. Drives out
Malaria, Enrichss the Blood and Baild
up the Whole Systsm. 50 cent?
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
Don't forget
WRlGL.
after every meal
In the Conservatory.

Nina-l understand tho young grass
widow has failed In her efforts to
snare the rich old bachelor.
verne--ls she much disappointed
Hlna--lndeed, she Isl O0s would
think she was from Kentucky.
Verne Because whyf
Eina--She's such blue grass
widow.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
An Instance.

-You say women are not Inherently
honast7-
y Certainly ;they are not, Didn't you
yourself rob me Of my heart and steal
my peace Of mindf"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

Dr. rsery's DEAD sHor" Is a. effective
ssdiciss for Worms or Tspeworm 10 adults
q children, One dose IA sufiicisn, aad 10
supplemental purge necessary ADV,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
Won't Hurt Them.

THE sultan is said 10 have written n
poem"
"But he can't make the enemy read
II. 50 what good VIII II do?"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
pRompr RELIEF

can be found In cases OF Colds. Coughs.
LaGrippc and Headaches by using
Laxative Quinldlne Tableta Does not
affect the head or stomach. Buy your
winters supply now. Price 2Sc.---Adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20
surely.

Bacon--A pateat has been granted
for transplanting living hair upon bald
heads.
Egbert--The work 10 be done by the
heard gardener, SUPPOSED
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

AVOID A DOCTORS BlAL
on the first Of the month by taking
now q bottle OF Mansfield Cough Bal
sam for that hacking, hollow cough.
Price &c and SOC. ADV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

Mrs. Engiish--1s your husband q
representative American?
Mrs, L. 3. A.-~No, indeed He's =
senat " LIFE.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

What must we do before
)ur sins can be forgiven?
Walter-~We must ain.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-10-20

Harness to suspend basket from
a fruit picker's shoulders and leave
both hands free has been invented.