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with details that the recent attack on
the entente allies in Athens was the
result of a deliberately prepared plot
by the king and his government.
The allies insist that the Royalists,
headed by the king, have adopted q
permanently bellicose attitude toward
the entente. They say3that the mobi-
lization is proceeding rapidly and that
every warlike preparation is In prog
ress, encouraged by the Rumanian
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
Sinking of American
Steamer Justified,
Claim of Germany

Washington, Dec. 13.1Germany's
reply to the Americans inquiry on
the sinking Of the American steamer
Llano by a German submarine Off
Cape Vincent october 2S, received at
the state department today contends
the sinking was justified because the
vessel carried contraband and was
not intact an American ship but had
been transferred to norwegian own
ers.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
APPEAL is TO NEUTRALs
SAYS WESTMINSTER GAZETTE

London, Dec. 13-"Germany,"
says the Westminster Gazette"
us aware that war ls producing
great unrest among neutrals and
Il ls to them rather than TO US, In
the first Instance, that she b
making her appeal. II is here
that Germany has prepared her
ground and II Is here that we
have to meet her. We must be
careful from the outset not to
be manoeuvered on the ground
on which we shall seem to be In
the wrong. The allies must not
refuse 70 listen to any proposals
laid before them in a regular man.
ner, but they must say plainly
that the engagement to act to-
gether is lncontestable, that all
proposals must be made to them
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
FRENGA GuNs TeAlNED Ell PIRAEUs. TAE PoRT 81 ATHENs

In allied quarters in Washington it
was stated that the new British min
istry will attempt the complete reduc-
tion Of Greece, with recognition Of the
Venizelos government as the legiti-
mate national authority, and the ar
rest or deposition Of King Constan-
tine.
London dispatches say reports from
Athens and Piraeus, the port Of Ath-
ems. reiterated emphatically and
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
PROLONGATION OF NEGOTIATIONS ALL
TO GERMAN ADVANTAGE, CLAIMED
(By Leased Wire to New Mexican)

LONDON, Dec. 13-The indications are that the various
governments Of the entente allies do not intend to act hastily
in making joint response to the peace proposals Of the central
powers. It was pointed out in well informed quarters today
that while each one Of the allied governments might indicate
its general attitude, consultation among the allies under the
treaty binding them to such action probably would require
two or three weeks.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
CHORUS or DERlsIoN
nv PARIS PRESS

PARIS, Dec. 13.-The offer Of
peace Of Chancellor Won Beth
mann-HoIlweg is received with a
chorus of derision In the French
press. The newspapers are unanI-
nous that It Is an admission that
the situation Is getting critical in
Germany and that the chancellor
wants a way out before Il is too
late.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
Rate Reduction on
Oil Shipments Ordered

Washington, Dec. 13.-Reductions
in freight rates effective February /,
on fuel and refined oils in carload
lots from producing points in Califor-
mia Kansas and Texas to points in
Arizona, were ordered today by the
interstate commerce commission.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
CLEVER coNcILlAToRY
MOVE. SAYS TAGEBLATT

AMsTERDAY, via London),
Dec. 13.-The TagebIatt In its
comment on the peace proposals
says: "Even n the entente
should reject the offer, the clever
oonciliatory move will not be
without favorable results"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14

their making and choosing, the
general governor Of Canada, the Duke
of D~evonshlre, declared before the
Canadian club today In ~alludIng to the
peace proposals Of the central powers.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14

PHILLIPS SUCCEEDS OSBORNE
Washington. Dec. 10. ~ William
Phillips, third assistant secretary OF
state, according to present plans,
probably will become the assistant
secretary Of state to succeed John e.
Osborne, who recently resigned.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
No Peace offer
Possible Unless
Based on Right,
7hunderer'S''Fia

German Proposal Proof Of Conscious Weakness,
Dictum Of London Times; Allies Must Reject
All Advances Predicated On Triumph Of
Might; No Armistice Until Teutons Restore
Lands They Have Overrun and Make Suitable
Compensation
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
Peace or
lake consequences,
German Decree;
Allies Unexcited

Entente Governments Will Not Act Hastily In
Making Joint Response; Conference and Draft
ing Of Reply Likely to Require Two or Three
Attitude in Meanwhile
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
NJ. IA. T.tOCet
Training Corps
Infantry Unit
Neassd VINE 70 New MsxIoan.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. fs.-Es-
Establishment Of infantry units Of
the reserve officers training corps
was authorized today by the war
department In the New Mexico
Military Institute. Roswell, N, NJ.
and the Agricultural College Of
Utah, at Logan, Utah.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
CHEERS GREET READING
or NOTE AT eOefI

Sofia, (via Lpndon), Dec. 13.-Pre-
mier RadosIavoff read in parliament
today the note delivered to the United
State, Spain and Switzerland, ex-
pressing the willingness Of the cen
trail powers to discuss peace. The
house of parliament was thronged and
prolonged cheers greeted the pre-
mier's announcement.
After reading the note NJ. Radosl-
avoff said:
Our armies are holding their POSI-
tons and will continue to fulfill their
tasks until further orders"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
The Day In Congress


SENATE
Met at noon.
Public lands committee referred
oil land leasing bill to a sub-commit-
tee to confer with representatives OF
the navy, interior and justice depart
ment. 4
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14
HOUSE

Met at noon.
Began consideration Of Alaskan
fisheries bill.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-12-14

ALLIES WILL DEMAND
OWN KIND OF PEACE
MONTREAL, ouey Dec. 13.-The
allies Will not drop the sword until
they have gained q peace which u Of
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
WILL FEED ROAD WORKERS

The West Virginia Equal Suffrage
Association has called upon all the 10
cal societies in the state to do their
part in assuring the success Of Good
Roads Day" July IS and 10. They
will provide solid and liquid refresh.
ment to all the hungry and blistered
male citizens who handle the pick and
shovel on those days. In every dis.
trict where the men turn out in re-
Spouse to Governor Hatfield's procla
nation a band of suffrage workers will
be on hand with baskets of sandwiches
and buckets of cooling draughts.
Whether pro" or "anti" each road
worker will find a smiling suffragist
ready to cater to the inner man when
the noon whistle blows.
AS the state organization has local
branches in nearly every district in
the state it is assured that there will
be a big response to this unique call to
work Mrs Yost, the head of the
state association, has addressed a "call
to duty" to every affiliated association
in the commonwealth. Judging from
the early responses there need be no
worry on the part of the road workers
as to where their noon time luncheon
is coming from
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
Thought Irving couidnt Act.

Edwin Booth told one story OF Irving
that revealed tragedy in that giftec
mans life, Edwin M. Royle writes IL
Harper's Magazine. One day, as they
were sitting in Booths room III the
theater, the latter was handed letter.
Irving casually remarked that he rec.
ognized the handwriting. Booth offered
1t to him and asked him II he cared
to read it. Fortunately the English
man declined. Mr.. Booth opened II
and read the following from Mrs. Hen
ry Irving. Dear Mr.. Booth--Can you
spare me box? should like to have
my sons see what good acting Is Dur
ing my first season with Booth, quite
by accident found myself in a board
ing house in San Francisco kept by q
very sweet, quaint old English lady
who was an aunt of Henry Irving.
and she told me that Mrs. Irving had
been known to occupy box at her
husbands performances and ostenta-
tiously read newspaper during the
performance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
GERMANY TAKES 2,65s.o oo
CAPTIyES IN TWO YEARS

BERN, July so. (via Sayville.--
A statement giving the figures of
conquest at the end of the second war
year, as published by the German
Government says:
The central powers occupied 49,
600 square Kilometres, against 10000
square kilobetres ayear ago. The
enemy occupied in Europe $4,000
square kilometres, against 1900 a
year ago.
The central powers and Bulgaria
and Turkey captured 2,65S.000 en-
envy soldiers, against 1,695,000 taken
by the enemy, of the total taken pris-
oner by the Germans, 5,947 officers
and 34s,000 men were French, 9,019
officers and 1902, 900 men Russian and
CAT officers and $4,000 men British.
The war booty brought to Germany,
in addition to that utilized imediately
at the front, included II 1886 cannon,
4,700,000 shells, $3.50 machine guns
and 1,556,000 rifles.
According to the list of statistics
of German wounded soldiers, 90.2 per
cent returned to the front, Ia per
cent died and the rest were unfit for
service or were released. The military
measures of the central powers, in
consequence of vaccinations, were new
er disturbed by epidemics.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
NEWS FROM DIFFERENT POINTS
BY OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS.
TACY.

=
Hiss Ogda Polling, of Mambleton
has been visiting relatives and friends
at this place since last Saturday. She
went to Grafton this morning.
The Cove District Sunday School
Convention at Camp Valley was well
attended last Saturday. D. j. Taft
was presnt with number of other
Sunday School workers. Old Cove is
always up with the times AT the
close of the convention Bro. Bauman
united in marrigae Thos. Richardson
to Mrs. Mary Phillips, both of Berry
burg.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard vannoy, of
Westerport, Nd, were visiting A. T.
Hershman, first of the week.
Will Hershman and family, and
Elbern Baughman, of Berryburg at
tended the convention at Camp Valley
and at night an ice cream supper at
Tacy.
The equal suffrage woman came in
to Glade and Cove yesterday to or
ganize. We hope they will be sue
cessful, but they are running up
against rock-ribed democrat district
in Glade as we'll as rock-ribed re-
publican in Cove. If you are not in
couraged women in this district, don't
be discouraged, they only compose a
very small spot in West Virginia.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
BELINGToN, ROUTE NO. 8.

Plenty of work and everybody busy
Plenty to eat and everybody hearty
is the order of the day in our pros
porous neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Polling and son,
Opherd, were the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. j. Poling's, Sunday.
West Bolton is suffering very baby
at the present with the cancer in his
face that has bothered him for so
long.
}, J. j. Bolton and E. v. Golden at
tended the funeral of William Boyles
at Olive Hill last Saturday.
Arley Stalnaker, of Akron, Ohio, is
in this community visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee r. Smith and two
children were in the city Of Belington
Friday night, taking in the sights OF
the Street Carnival.
J. j. Polling was business caller
in Philippi last Saturday.
The health of this community is
very good and everybody seeming to
be happy and enjoying the prosper
ous harvest.
Mrs. Mary Findley visited her sis
ter, Mrs. John w. Coontz in Valley
district, Sunday.
Herbert Polling will teach Marys-
vile school, the coming winter.
Everitt Ice and wife, were at Hun
tersfork, Sunday.
James Polling and wife, of Elkins
were visiting Mr.. Poling's mother,
near Antioch, Sunday.
D. B. Polling and wife were Sunday
visitors at the home Of J. w. Coontz
over on route one.
/ certainly enjoy reading The Pro-
gfessiva. 1t is just like getting news
from home.
Arthur Mcdaniel, Darl Golden, Ar
lev Stalnaker and Wyatt Polling were
in the city of Belington Saturday
night attending the carnival and
looking for pretty girls
Harold Williamson has quite lit
tie business over route one. He is
tired of patching alone in the belief
of us farmers down here.
THE BUSY FARMER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
MrADOWyILLE.

lHxzr0u,
iCaIEHEi


An ice-cream social was held at
Tacy, Saturday night, the proceeds
Of which will be used for church pur-
poses.
Mrs. James Lee Thompson was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sammy
Elliott, on Sunday.
George Wilson, of Belington, was
in this section, few days ago.
David Upt~ n has been very sick for
some time.
Rev. Slaughter preached at Central
Chapel, Sunday morning and at the
Log Church, Sunday afternoon.
The people of this community are
sorry to know of the serious illness
of Mrs. Berkeley Phillips, of Brun-
.swick, Md.
john d. Jiclsberry had been some
what indisre sed for the past week.
Several from here attended the
y Cove District s. S. Convention which
Twas held at Ncstorville, last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Johnson, Of
Kirt, were guests at Mrs. Myra Ell
liott's, on Sunday.
A very enthusiastic suffragist work
er was distributing literature through
here, Oil Monday.
Mrs. Jane Polling, of Kalamazoo, re-
turned last week, from an extended
visit with relatives at Belington.
Miss Mildred Reed, of Mergantown,
who had heen here for several weeks,
guest at Mrs Myra Elliott's, left
on Monday.
Wade poiing, Of Kalamazoo, recent
ly received rev Epworth piano,
which he ordc-ed some tinic ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strother Harris spent
Sunday with relatives at Philippi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Stemple were
guests at ]. L. Johnson's, on Sunday.
A very sad occurance was the sud
den death of Will Boyles, caused by
being struck by lightning, last Thurs
dav evening. He was stacking hay,
in company with his son, when the
electric storm came up, causing his
death. The son was stunned, though
not seriously, and Mr.. Boyles' horse
and dog, which were near, were killed.
The funeral was held at Olive Hill on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ Elliott and chill
dren, Rupert and Ruth, attended the
big rally at Mill Creek, last Sunday.
The services were under the auspices
Of the M. E. South people Of that
place, the pastor being the Rev. E.
W. Golf, formerly of this circuit. A
very pleasane occasion is reported.
Andy Booth took Mr.. Elliott's family
in his car.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
Just the Thing for Diarrhoea.

"About two years ago had Sc
we're attack of diarrhoea which lasted
over week." writes w. C. Jones,
Buford, N. d. 81 became so weak
that | could not stand upright. A
druggist recommended Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The first dose relieved me and within
two days ! was as well as ever" Many
druggist recommend this remedy be-
cause they know that it is reliable.
Obtainable everywhere by all dealers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
urrrefltapIe Lard Tranaaetlon..

What might be called remarkable
lupd transaction tool place years ago
IN Tokyo, with no thought OF profit
on either side. ane today there is
much searching Of heart among those
sho are Interested, heirs and lawyers.
II appears that the land now occupied
by the Belgian legation III sannen,
eho was leased fourteen years ago by
the late Baron d'Arethan from Mar
quis goshinaga Okubo, heir to the
famous Okubo, and brother Of Baron
Maxine, former minister Of foreign
affairs. A perpetual lease agreement
pf two thousand years was signed in
consideration of the payment Of ap'
proximtely $4,000 This land Is now
valued at about 100000.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
A Good Thing For Children.

Foley's Honey and Tar is particu-
larly good cold, cough and Group medi-
cine for children because it contains
no opiates or habit-forming drugs.
The "little colds" of summer, as we'll
as the long standing, deep seated
coughs, that hang on for months, are
banished by its use. The first dose
brings relief and comfort
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
Scoffers Pay The Penalty.

Those who ignors warning signals
Of disordered kidneys and scoff at
dangers Of serious consequences often
pay the penalty with dread diabetes
or Bright's disease. If you have
lame back, pains in sides, sore mus
cles, stiff joints, rheumatic aches
take Foley Kidney Pills and stop the
trouble before it is too late.
GRANT. GRAHAM, Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
Older But STRONGER

TO be healthy At seventy, prepare at
forty, is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, OF careless treat
ment of slight aches and pains, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
To be stronger when older. keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
strength building and blood-nourishing
properties of Scots Emulsion which is a
food. tonic and medicine to keep your
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol in SCOTS.
Scott Bovine Bloomfield. NJ.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
TAXING STATISTICS

Some one asked Felice Cohn, of Ne
vada, the other day if she knew that
100 per cent in Nevada since last year.
The facts are that in February, 1915,
there was no woman in the prisons
of the state. In February. 1916, there
was just one. On the strength of this
eastern Anti-Suffrage workers are
claiming an increase of 100 per cent.
Could claim a million per cent with
equal truth.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
Liver Trouble.

II am bothered with liver trouble
about twice year." writes Joe Ding
man, Webster City, Iowa. have
pains in my side and back and an aw-
full soreness in my stomach. | heard
of ~Chamreblain's Tablets and tried
them. BY the time | had used half a
bottle of them / was feeling fine and
had no signs of pain" Obtainable
everywhere by all dealers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
The Best Laxative.

To keep the bowels regular the best
laxative is outdoor exercise. Drink a
full glass of water half an hour be-
fore breakfast and eat an abundance
of fruit and vegetables, also establish
regular habit and be sure that your
bowels move once each day. When
medicine is needed take Chamber
lain's Tablets. They are pleasant to
take and mild and gentle in. effect.
Obtainable everywhere by all dealers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
When Visiting Strange Places.

It is well to be prepared with re-
liable cathartic Salts and castor oil
cannot be taken by many. Foley
Cathartic Tablets are wholesome and
cleansing, act surely but gently, with
out gripping, pain or nausea Relieve
sick headache, biliousness, bloating,
sour stomach, bad breath. Fine for a
torpid LIVER.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, W. Val
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

Prepare yourselves for the great
world, as the athletes used to do for
their exercises: oil your mind and your
manners, TO give them the necessary
suppleness and fiexibiiity;; strength
alone viii not do. ar Young people
are too apt to think Chesterfield.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
AtI-Prcvajljno Truth.

The truth has great power when
it is free: the true endures. the false
is ever changing and decays. Thus
it is that the true always rises to the
surface, and in the end prevails
Renan.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
A Season of Torture for Some

Hay fever causes untold misery to
thousands. Asthma, too, counts its
sufferers by the hundreds. Foley's
Honey and Tar soothes that raw.
rasping feeling in the throat, relives
hoarseness and wheeling, makes
breathing easier, heals inflammation
permits refreshing slumber. Contains
no opiates.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, W. Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

Belington, w. Va, July 81, 1916,
The following letters remain uncal-
led for and will sent to the dead letter
Office on August 18th:
Mr.. Cash Hallandworth, and Mr.. j.
c. Coats.
Any one calling for above letters,
please say they were advertised.
B. B. ROHRBOUGH, P. M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

Patrons wishing ice delivered dur
ing the warm weather will please not
f. us and procure Ice Books Unused
Books will be redeemed at end o.
season. Scrirngeour Bros. tadv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03
WEST VIRC|NIA'S
GOVERNORS RIGHT
Join Chief Executives Of SUI.
frage States In Endorsing
Votes for Women

GOVERNOR HATFIELD. OF WEST
VIRGINIA: There is no liberty
while women are free only TO be
governed and not to govern. There
is no equality which does not in
clude political equality
EX-GOVERNOR ATKINSON, OF
WEST VIRGINIA.: Il am squarely
in favor OF the equal suffrage
amendment and it will carry if the
red brush is shaken vigorously"
EX-GOVERNOR GLASSCOCK. OF
WEST VIRGINIA: Il have conf
dence in the future of my country,
but that confidence would be in
creased if | know its destiny was
equally in the hands of the patriotic
women and the patriotic men Of the
country"
EX-GOVERNOR WHITE, OF WEST
VIRGINIA.: 1T seems to me that in
republic this equal suffrage) is
the logical right of citizenship, so
long as taxation and obedience to
laws are applied without reference
to sex"
EX-GOVERNOR DAWSON. OF WEST
VIRGINIA.: Il believe woman's
participation in political matters
will have a tendency to elevate and
purify politics, and result in better
and cleaner government
GOVERNOR KENDRICK, OF WY0M
ing: Il have never known women
to use the franchise to defeat any
good object or TO defeat the cleo
ton of man or woman who was
really worthy of their suffrage
GOVERNOR CARLSON. or COL0RA
DO: THE responsibility Of the vote
has proved OF incalculable value to
women
GOVERNOR HAINES, OF IDAIO:
"The participation Of women in cleo
tons in no sense disqualifies them
for their household or other dU.
ties
GOVERNOR LISTER, OF WASHING
TON: 81 know of no one who ia
vored giving women the ballot who
today opposes 1t, and large numbers
of those who opposed it are in favor
of it,"
GOVERNOR JOHNSON, OF CALI
FORNIA: Were it again submit
ted the vote in it's favor would be
overwhelming"
GOVERNOR WITHYCOMBE, OF
OREGON: THE women Of oui
state have availed themselves OF
their privilege with enthusiasm and
wisdom"
GOVERNOR HUNT, OF ARIZONA:
The results already obtained dur
ing Arizona's brief experience with
equal suffrage bear me out fully in
the plea which l am making for the
women of other states"
GOVERNOR dunno. OF ILLINOIS,:
AFTER two years experience with
the law ! am still in favor of woman
suffrage and believe it for the best
interest of the community"
GOVERNOR BOYLE, OF NEVADA:
We have given western women
suffrage as a matter of simple jus
tice"
GOVERNOR STEWART, OF MON
TANA: Montana women are Civ.
ing numerous evidences of intelli
gent interest and determination to
measure UP to their new responsible
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

Women-the Devoted Mothers OF
our country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

The bugle call-votes for all.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

Suffrage stands for social safety.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-03

$3.50, that's all.