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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
pops" CIGARS WIN RACES
Grand Old Man Of Harness Racing
Never Seen Without Strong Ha-
vana Ornamenting Face.

OF course everybody knows that
barney" Oldfield never drives his
speed car without strong Havana
cigar ornamenting his frontal piece.
And nobody ever saw a picture of
old Pop" Geers without his eternal
cigar. Oldfield asserts the weed stead.
les his nerves. Geers says it helps
to concentrate his mind
It's fact that the grand old man.
of the harness world is just about as
careful in the selection of his cigars
as in naming his futurity and stake
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
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l2OAD
BUILDING
EXPERIMENT IN GOOD ROADS
Road to Chevy Chase Text Book In
Concrete, Brick and stone"-Ex-
perts Are Interested.

There is here text book in con-
crete, brick and stone-the road to
Chevy Chase. built by the plans and
under the direction of the Office OF
public roads of the United States and
FOR the sole purpose of informing the
public and the members of congress
interested in the Improvement of the
public highways upon the methods and
cost Of construction, types Of roads,
adaptability Of material and economy
of maintenance.
Thousands of people travel over
this road, which is built in many sec
tons of different types. every day, and
hundreds of practical road builders
from all parts of the country have In
spected 1t from time to time and have
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
NEW COLLEGE GAME

A new game, which is a com
bination of football and basket
ball, is being tried out at Cor
nell. "Gridiron" is the name
of the new sport, which has
been invented by Prof. G. V.
Young. 1t is played with a
Rugby football on the regular
gridiron, by teams of eleven
men, but has some likeness to
basketball. Running with the
ball for more than five yards is
illegal. tackling below the waist
is forbidden and frequent pass
ing of the ball is encouraged.
The game may be developed to
take the place Of soccer in col
lege sport at Cornell.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

II baby Is troubled with rashes, &C.
zemas, itchings, chafings or hot, irri-
tated skin follow Cuticura Soap bath
with light application of Cuticura Oint-
ment to the affected part. Nothing 80
soothing, cooling and refreshing when
he is fretful and sleepless.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere--A
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
up-to-pate Roads.

We have the spectacle in most
states of pioneer roads for twentieth
century farmers whose equipment in
farming consists of modern machinery
and modes Of travel. When, oh when,
will he put the up-to-date mode of
travel on an up-to-date road!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
FOR PLEURIsY, BRONCHITIS
AND SORE THROAT

Readers are advised not to dose the
stomach. The best way to quickly
overcome soreness in the throat or
chest is to rub on true Mustarine, which
all druggists keep on hand In the rlgi,
nal yellow box for about 25 cents
1t liz quicker and more efficient han
any Iiniment. Rub 1t on ct night and
blessed relief comes by morning. Trus
Mustarine is made by Begy Medicine
Co, Rochester, NJ. Y. 1T stops Rhcu-
matte pains and Neuralgia almost like
magic. There's blessed relief in every
rub. 1t stops pain and congestion
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
Gordon meekinc to Turn pro.

Gordon Meeking, the blend giant,
who played forward positions on the
Victoria hockey team of Toronto
few years ago, is contemplating turn
ing professional. He will join the
Torontos if his salary demands are
met. Lindsay, who played goal for
the vics in 1s14-15. has joined the
Wanderer pro team Of Montreal.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
Good Stretches uselsss.

Local control in road building means
good patch where the officials are
up to date, and a poor stretch where
the localsauthorities are slack in their
road work--and the poor stretches Of
road make the good stretches useless.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

candidates. They are made of Cuban
tobacco and wholesale at six cents
apiece. So it will be seen that Pops
cigar bill is no small item. That Pop,
smokes to good advantage is evil
denced by the money he has won in
rs seasons, which is said to total
something over one million good dol
lars.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
LITTLE pI(KUl5
OF SPORT

The 2.1o trotters of the present sea-
son number rs.
The Inter-Lake Yachting association
/ includes 81 clubs
The selling Of J. Franklin Baker has
become one of the big winter sports.
The Ontario Hockey association
championships will include 100 teams.
| Barney Gibbs trimmed all OF the
] matinee trotters at Providence this
year.
| Dick Mcmahon may race the Mac
kenzie horses down the big line next
year.
What has become of the old-fash-
Toned colyumnist who used to sneer at
golf?
! Robert Goelet of Goshen has added
Idora Worthy. 2:14A, to his matinee
stable.
Joe Ganagan has bought Peggy, the
Great ca, 2:17sz, by Cadaceus the
Great.
The Lord Brook, 2:11H, is one of
| the latest additions to the Pittsburgh
colony.
Another good Bingara in sight is
Bettini, 2:16A, winner of eight starts
this year.
The Canadian fanciers, took home
! ten carloads of horses from the New
York sale.
Ted Lewis says his right name is
Gershon Mendeloff and that he is an
Englishman.
! West Virginia university may con-
struct building especially for basket
| ball contests.
University of Illinois has added in
struction in golf-course building to its
pupils studies.
The record for five miles on the ice
at Ottawa is 12:27A, established by
Mary Direct in 1914.
Murphy has picked up the PAGER On,
ward Sam. 2:07A, and probably will
name him in the stakes.
With football now among the in
door sports, probably it will soon be
one of our parlor games.
Fate was good to that Chicago
tackle, speaking OF names. 1t labeled
| him Shull instead of Skull.
Fred Fulton boasts of his great
height without thinking of the extra
distance if he hits the floor
Z 1t is said Jack Dillon is too small to
fight Moran and Ccffey, but they might
let him try it, as he works upward.
cided to abandon football as game
and will devote all its attention here
after to turning out Jim Thorpes and
! lack Meyerses for the diamond game.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
Similar, But Different.

Miss Sycamore (of Terre Haute)---
Waiter. you may bring me some dev.
lied crabs.
Miss Emerson (of Boston, iii have
some satanized crustaceans, also.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
praa improves Surface.

Is your road to town rough and
hard to travel over? A split-log or
iron drag drawn over the road after
each rain helps to give e good sur
taco epd does not cost much.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

The man who attempts to match his
logic against a woman's tears is one
kind of padded-cell candidate
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
Free the Stomach

from Gas by the wonderful remedy
which instantly relieves Indigestion.
Write for trial package. Sal-Spear-Min-
to Co, New York.--Adv. ~
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

When a man begins to repeat the
smart sayings of his baby his acquaint-
ances begin to question his veracity.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

but after taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We g e ia Bile Com
pound Tablets and
using two bottles Of
the Sanntive Wash
! am fully convinced
that / am entirely
cured of these trou-
bles, and feel better
all over. / know
your remedies have
done me- worlds of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

New York city has 526 mounted POI
hcemen. Philadelphia ABS. and Chi
cago 1856.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
.TwouId sno,I Il All.

Young man, don't ever let
me catch you kissing my daughter.
Young Man--No, ma am, won't.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

For sprains and bruises apply Han
ford's Balsam thoroughly. Put II on,
and rub 1t in. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
Hazarding a Guess.

Howe-Don't you know anything
agout golf?
Wise-Not mach. Why?
Howe What's bunker2 DO you
know?
Wise-l suppose it's one OF those
cranks that simply live on the links
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

Didn't the fire spoil your party?"
"Oh, dreadfuliy. Not one Of the Are
men was in evening dress"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
FOR BABY RASHES

cutIcura Soap Is Best Because SO
Soothing and Cooling. Trial Free.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
The Best Excuse.

Brown--Ignoranc of the law ex-
cuses no one.
Smith--Quite so. 1t is much better
to be rich and hire good lawyers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMo QUININE Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. w.
GROVES signature is each box asc.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

The Time.
Sometimes you have to hit man
to make him keep quiet, SO that you
can save him from drowning.
Yes, and the time to do it is when
be first begins TO rock the boat"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
PAINS IN SIDE
and BACK
How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and
How She was Cured.

Burlington, Wis.-.T was very irreg-
ular, and had pains in my side and back,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27

70 keep clean and healthy take DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.--Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
A Good Excuse.

Judge--What excuse had you TO
drinking?
Prisoner was dry, your honor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-01-27
An Explanation.

How much the baby looks like his
father!"
Its only the weather. The child
is usually bright cheerful and hand.
some
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
FIVE ATTORNEYS TRAMPLE ETHICS OF LAW PRACTICE.
Serious Charges To Be Brought By Grievance
 Committee Here.
ONE THROWS HIMSELF
 ON MERCY OF BOARD
Entire Profession May Suf fer, Is Intimation of c. $. Canfeld.

The ethics of the legal profession in Bridgeport have been rude1y trans gressed with the result that intima tions are rife today that at least five we'll known attorneys have faced or are about to answer serious charges before the grievance committee of the Fairfield Bar association.
 While admitting that a number of complaints have been made and that hearings are likely within the next week, Attorney c. Stuart Garfield, George Kane, whose offices are at 925 Main street has already appeared before the committee to plead guilty to charges of unprofessionaI conduct, refused today to divulge the names of other lawyers involved.
 Attorney Garfield, a, prominent member of the grievance committee deprecated the alleged practices of the profession as said to have been laid bare in complaints registered by clients. He intimated. that unless a check was placed upon the profes- sional ethics seemingly prevalent here, the entire profession must suf fer.
 It is understood that Attorney Kane, who appeared before the committee last Friday in answer to charges pre- ferred against him admitted the acts and threw himself wholly upon the mercy of the members. Definite action on his case has been deferred and temporary suspension rather than disbarment will be recommended, it is said.
 Rumor today places the names of at least four other lawyers, some of whom have been prominently indenti- fled in the list of those who will soon appear before the grievance commit tee To divu1ge their names prior to Joir ef them by the comnittee, would be oEo- vious1y premature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
DETAILS ABOUT
 NEW INDUSTRY
 STILL A SECRET

Those property owners in Wakeley street who opposed the petition of Mary F. Whitney for a spur track from the Berkshire division of the New Haven railroad through Housatonio avenue and into Wakeley street to the Whitney property there, will have a chance to protest to the Public U1l- ities commission. Before this spur track can be paid the parties in inter est must appear before the Public Utilities commission. This body will have hearing on the matter in Hart ford at the capitol on Thursday morn ing at 11:30.
 The resolution as passed by the council and approved by Mayor Will son is now before the commission. It comes to them as a petition from the mayor and the council for the main tenance and operation of the spur track in Housatonic avenue, North Washington avenue and Wakeley street.
 Alderman Malcolm MacFayden, chairman of the council committee of streets and sidewalks, at a special re- cess heard the petition of Mrs. Whit ney on the evening of Monday, June 5, and despite objection from every property owner on Wake1ey street in duced the members of his committee to report favorably. Alderman Mac Fayden claims that the granting of the spur track privilege means the bringing to Bridgeport of large in dustry but today he refused as he has refused before, to say what the indus try vaS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
us, CANNOT TOLERATE HYPHENATES, PRESIDENT
 TELLS WEST POIpaTER
REPORTER, SAYS MOOSERS SHOULD JOIN
 WITH DEMOCRATS NOW

St Louis, June 13-William J. Bry- an, newspaper reporter from Nebras- kas arrived here today to tcover'' the Democratic national convention. He asserted most emphaticaHy that his reportoria1 role will be his first inter est. But the former secretary of state, chief builder of many Demo- cratic platforms including the one on which the party now stands, and au- thor Qs numerous peace treaties, now has a treaty to propose to other Dem ocratic leadeEs-a pact bringing Pro- gressives to the support of the Demo- cratic ticket next fall.
 Now is the opportune time Gor the Democratic party to get most of the Progressives, said MT. Bryan in a nasty across -the-corridor interview as he reached his hotel today.
 F'The Progressives were not at all satisfied with the results of their con vention at Chicago MT. Bryan con- tinued. 'I believe the time is ripe for the Democrats to secure a large part of the Progressive vote.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
COL. NATHAN |. HEFT OWNED STREET RAILWAY STOCK WORTH
 s52O,OOO, DECLARES WIDOW


 The disclosure that the late Col. N. H. Heft owned street railway stock having a par value of $52O,0o0, was one of the features of the hearing in the superior court this morning on Frances Helen Heft's attempt to get additional alimony from the estate. It was claimed by counsel for Mrs Heft, who was Col. Heft's wife, that she did not know about these bonds at the time she agreed to accept $20,- 900 a1imony from Col. Heft.
 Assistant Secretary J. c. Hampstead of the New Haven Railroad Go. was called by counsel for Frances Heft to testify regarding the stock. He said Col. Heft in 1905 owned 1915 shares of Greenwich Tramway Go. stock and 4,635 shares of New Y York & Stamford Railway Go. stock. These were troll ley lines promoted by Col. Heft.
 In 1905 these lines were absorbed by the New Haven system and Col Heft received New Haven bonds in exchange for his stock. The witness was unable to state just how many bonds were given for the stock.
 Judge John S. Pullman, represent ing Mary Josephine M. Heft and oth- CT Heft executors, objected to the ad- mission of too much testimony about the stock.i He characterized the 1905 period of the New Haven's his tory as a drunken orgy of shameless purchase" and said 1t was well known
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
Goes To
 Jail For Sixty Days

As the evidence did not prove that Jacob Frost and Samuel Rosen took the pocketbook from the purse of Mrs. Eva Hubbard of 39O Benham avenue as she was standing in a crowd on Main street on June 5, the charge of theft from person could not be prosecuted in the city court today and the charge of breach of peace against Rosen was nolled while Frost was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail.
 Frost in court last week admitted that he was a professional pickpocket but stated that he was innocent of the charge against him. Both he and Rosen have long records.
 Detective Sergeant George Haux re- ceived letters from two former em- p1oyers of the pair and they stated that they believed them honest and upright and would employ them at any time. Frost is a painter and Ro- sen a barber.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

that the road paid far more for cer- tain trolley lines than they were worth.
 All this testimony regarding the trolley stock was brought out to prove Frances Heft's claim that she was deceived regarding the value of Col. Heft's estate. When she was granted a divorce in 1902 she agreed to accept $2O, 900 alimony, The inventory as presented to the court at that time showed the value of the Heft estate as $100, GOO.
 Mrs Heft declares certain assets were concealed by Col. Heft and that he was worth $500, ,0OO. Testimony re- garcing the value of the Heft residence on Park avenue was introduced to- day.
 N. c. Herz was called as a real estate expert. He said the property is worth between $65,0OO and $75,000 at present. He declared Col. EIeft had told him that the house alone cost be- tween $9O,0OO and $11o,OoO. When asked on cross examination if he could obtain $40,OOO for the Heft property now, the witness said he wouldn't swear that he could.
 Judge Pullman declared Frances Heft should produce some evidence of fraud if she has any. Mrs. Heft wants O,0O0 damages from the Heft exc cutors. The hearing was resumed this afternoon before Judge Webb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
DUFFY, DELEGATE
 OF BULL MOOSE. IS TO AID WILSON
West Hartford Man Prefers President to Nominee
 of G. O. P.
Especial to The Farmer.)

Hartford, June 13-F. B. Duffy of West Hartford, who was a delegate to the Progressive national convention. is going to support President Wilson for reelection, should the Progressive national committee substitute Justice Hughes name for the head of that ticket. Pending action by the com mittee on Col. Roosevelt's with drawal, MT. Duffy is delaying a for nal statement of his position.
 It is known, however, that he pre- fers Wilson to Hughes. According to his opinion, Progressives in the West where the party is strongest-will swing to President Wilson, while Hughes will find favor among some Progressives in the East.
 l.. H. Trieschmann, Progressive town chairman, also prefers Wilson to Hughes. State Chairman Joseph w.. Alsop, of Avon, is expected to support Hughes and may issue 9. statement in a few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13

'"They are closest to us in sympathy, anyway, you know MT. Bryan added. He indicated that the end in view might be largely accepted by the writ ing into the Democratic platform of Progressive blanks. ''I have no plans except to cover this convention" was MT. Bryan's cryptic answer when asked if he would address the conven- tion or appear before the resolutions committee in behalf of peace and anti militarist blanks.
 When MT. Bryan arrived, few of the Democratic leaders were out of bed but he had an impromptu reception in the hotel lobby. Later MT. Bryan made the following statement:
 ''I have come to the convention as a newspaper correspondent and do not expect to take any officially in the convention. Having been defeated for delegate in my own state I will not ac- cept a seat on the floor as an alter nate from Nebraska nor accept a proxy from any other state"
 MT. Bryan had several callers dur ing the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
CONN. DELEGATES
 IN ST. LOUIS, SEE CERTAIN VICTORY
Find Little Enthusiasm En Route for Republican
 Candidates
Special to the Farmer.

St. Louis, June 13-Chock full of confidence, the Connecticut delegation to the Democratic national convention and guests arrived here last night on a special train. There were 26 in the party who immediately registered at the Hotel Jefferson. which is also the headquarters of the Democratic national committee.
 The Connecticut delegation to a, man is positive that President Wilson be reelected. This view received the endorsement of prominent Democrats from other states who joined the Con- necticut party in the trip west
 we have found little or no enthus- iasm for Hughes and Fairbanks in the Middle West through which we passed said one of the delegates today. Folks hereabouts seem to be able to work up little or no en- thusiasm for the Republican ticket characterized by Victor Murdock as "a tribute to the Arctic circle.'' If they can't arouse enthusiasm in this combination in June, how do they ex- pect folks to warm up to them in No- vember?
 President Wilson will be re-e1ec- ted,'' continued the delegate. ''He will win decisively, whether it be a three-cornered fight or a straight out and-out battle with the Republican nominee. Peace, prosperity and pre- paredness, with Wilson as the stand ard bearer, spell certain Democratic success"
 Homer s. Cummings, national con- nitteeman from Connecticut, has been mentioned as a possible successor to W. F. McCoombs. as national chair man. MT. Cummings is disincIined to accept the position, it it said, but has given out no statement in the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-13
GERMAN-AmERICAN VOTE MUST BE FOR AMERICA
 FIRST, HUGHES AYERS

New York, June 1s-Char1es B. Hughes, in response to questions put to him today by newspapermen in re- gard to his attitude towards the sup port offered him by German-Ameri- cans, said it was one of undiluted AInericanisrn.''
 'tI stated by position very clearly g said the Republican presidential can didate, f'in my telegram, to the conven- ton. My attitude is one of undiIuted Americanism and anybody that sup ports me is supporting an out-and-out American and an out-and-out Ameri- can policy, absolutely nothing e1se.''
 MT. Hughes will probably remain here until Monday when he will go to Providence, R. l., to attend the com mencement exercises of Brown Univ ersity, from which he was graduated. National Republican headquarters will be established in New York with a