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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
Premier Zaimis Has Announced COnstan-
tine and Prince George VIII
Leave at Once

ATHENS, June II. King Con-
stantineI., of Greece. abdicatedhis
throne today in favor of Prince
Alexander, his second son.
Prince George, the Crown
Prince, was skipped, presumably
because Of his pr o-German
sympathies.
Premier Zaimis has announced
that both Constantine and Prince
George will leave the country at
once. 1t is planned to send the
fallen monarch to Switzerland,
by way Of Italy, aboard a British
man-of-war.
Constantine's overthrow was
effected by Entente diplomatists.
Great Britain, France and Russia
demanded that he abdicate, and
he left his throne without resis-
lance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
DRAFT BEGINS MONDAY

Washington, June 11th.-On
Monday next, unless all signs
fail, the actual drafting will be-
gin. Before next week is out
thousands of men will know
what fate holds in store for
them.
Returns on registration from
thirty-one States show that if
the same proportion is carried
out throughout the country
registration will be more than
100000 below the War De-
partment's estimates.
This is not taken to indicate,
however, that there were an
especially heavy number of eva
sions of the law. Provost Mar
shall General Crowder today
pointed out that the ensus es-
Inmates Of 10,298,000 men sub
ject to the law included some
100000 already in the military
service, who under the regula-
tons did not have to register
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
WANT 10000 FOR The
REGULAR ARMY
Are Needed to Fill Up Infantry and Field
Artillery.


WASHINGTON, June 12-The
United States to-day began its
final drive for 10000 volunteers
to raise the regular army to war
strength. Secretary Baker is
sued a statement that the cavalry,
coast artillery, signal corps and
quartermaster corps are now all
at full war strength, but that AS.
900 men are needed for new in
fantry and field artillery regi-
ments, and $4,000 more for va
cancies.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
Bombs We're Dropped on East End Of
British Capital In Broad Day Light.

LONDON, June Is. The East
end of London was bonbarded to-
day by Is hostile aeroplanes. A
number of British aeroplanes
pursued the Germons who flew
over Essex to London. No re
ports of casualties have been re-
ceived thus far.
The German aeroplanes APP
peared over London shortly be-
fore noon. A great battle occur
red in the air. The invaders
were attacked by antiaircraft
guns as well as by British avia-
tors. The following statement
was issued. Lord French, in
command of the home defenses,
reports that fifteen hostile aero
planes were heard crossing the
Essex coast, passing in the vic
Unity Of More, part of the estu-
airy Of the Thames at about IL a.
m. They proceeded in the di-
rection Of London, separating
when they had covered about
one-half of the distance. The
East end of London has been at
tackled and bombed but no reports
have been received of casualties
or damage done"
Anti-aircraft guns of London
defenses have been in action.
A large number of aeropIanes
are still up in pursuit. This is
the fourth raid made by the Ger
mans in the new series of aerial
attack on England in which
aeroplanes have been substituted
for Zeppelines apparently on ac-
count Of British success in bring
ing down the dirigibles.
AS on previous occasions, the
the aeroplanes made the attack
IN daylight.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14

Washington, D. c., June s.
The first price given below is
the average on June l this year,
and the second the average on
June / last year.
West Virginia Wheat, 259
and ia cents per bushel. Corn,
1872 and 80. Oats, 90 and 81.
Potatoes, 275 and SO. Hay,
$3.50 and S16.60 per ton. Eggs
Stand Is cents per dozen.
United States Wheat, 248,-
S and 1000 cents per bushel.
Corn, 1901 and TAI cents.
Oats, 900 and 42.1 cents. Po-
tatoes, 274.0 and 98.8 cents.
Hay, $15.25 and $12.46 per ton.
Cotton, 20.2 and 1872 cents per
pound. Eggs, 31.1 and 1910
cents per dozen.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
AIRPLANES WOULD
CURB The SUBMARINE

WASHINGTON, June 12.-
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary
told a subcommittee of the Sen
ate military committee today
that the airplane was the cheap
est and quickest answer to the
submarine problem and if 1000
airplanes were sent abroad they
would do more to curb the sub
marine menace than anything
else that could be done.
The general opinion among ex-
perts he said, is that the war will
be decided in the air and that
soon airplanes will be fighting in
brigades of from 500 to 1000 fly
ers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
KING CONSTANTINE FORCED
TO ADVOCATE HIS THRONE
WANTS ASYLUMS ENLARGED.


CHARLESTON, w. VA, June
IL. DIR. H. B. Wood, of tn e
State Board of Health, and DIR.
S. L. Jepson, State Health Com
missioner, have urged the enlarg-
ing of the State Insane Asylum
at Weston, Spencer and Hunting
ton to care for the large number
of patients they say will become
insane as result of the war. The
state institutions for the insane
are at present crowded to capaci-
ty, the dismissals not equaling
the commitments. Elk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
ANNUAL SERMON

Rev. VIM. E. Craig, pastor of
the M. E. Church, Elkins, de-
livered the annual sermon to
the class of IT, Sunday, June
13, at 2:30 p. M, in the auditor
ium of the high school building.
A large number of people
were present to hear the ser
mon, which was mastery eff
fort, and will gain by the good
advice he gave as well as will
the class.
A select choir, composed of
the different members of the
church choirs Of the
city, were present and render
ed some beautiful selections Of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
AMERICAN STEAMER
SUNK BY SUB MARINE
Consular Reports Which Brought News
of the Disaster One Boat
With Is Men

WASHINGTON, June 12-The
American steamer Petrolite has
been sunk by a German subma-
rine. Consular reports while h
brought news of the disaster one
boat with Is men, the third mate
and the chief engineer had been
landed and two boats with an I'M
stated number of men were miss
ing. The time and place of the
attack were not given in the dis
patches.
The Petrolite, a tank steamer,
first figured in the news nearly
two years ago, an attack upon
her by an Austrian submarine
threatening diplomatic relations
between the Vienne government
and the United States. The ship
was shelled by the submarine
and men aboard her were wound
ed. The submarine sent a crew
aboard the vessel and removed
large quantities ofsupplies. She
then was permitted to proceed.
The incident was the subject
of a series of notes between the
United States and the Austrian
governments.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
MEADOWVILLE

Roy Nestor and family, of
Belington spent Sunday with
relatives near here.
Mrs. C. NJ. Elliott and Miss
Lena Elliott were shopping at
Philippi Saturday.
Lloyd Polling, road overseer
for this (Glade) district, was
working the roads in this sec
ton last week.
Misses Vera and Eleanor
Denton, who were students of
the Belington high school, re-
turned home Saturday, school
having closed on Thursday.
Elan Polling, who had been
clerking in the Elliot store here,
could remain no longer on ac-
count of his farm work, and
Dewey Phillips is now employ
ed in his place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sammy Elliott
and child were guest at the
home of j. Hurry Lawson, near
Montrose, Sunday.
Wayne Philips is teaching a
class in vocal music at the
Pleasant Hill schoolhouse. He
expects to give instruction prin-
cipally on Saturday and Sunday
nights. Mr.. Phillips is a first
class instructor and singer.
A travelling salesman for the
Leatherburg Shoe Co. was see
ing the merchants here Monday.
Mrs. Myra Elliott purchased
a nice new buggy, last week.
Mrs. Jane Polling was the
guest of her daughters, Mrs. Ar
thur Hudkins and Mrs. Marcine
Elliott, recently. Mrs. Poling's
many friends are glad to know
of her recovery.
Loretta, the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Johnson,
of near Kirt, fell, a few days
ago, striking her head severely.
1t is hoped that the little one
may soon recover from the in
jury.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
GERMAN AGAIN Use AEROPLANES
FOR A RAID ON LONDON
DEATH OF JOHN CADE

John Cade, an aged and res
pected citizen of Belington and
one who has lived here all his
life, died Tuesday evening. June
18th of an illness of about five
weeks.
He passed away peacefully to
meet his Creator.
Mr.. Cade was entering the
Union Army at Grafton when
the news came that Lee had sur
rendered. He has been on the
Common Council of Belington
several times and has made q
good official.
He was member of the Bap-
fist Church. Rev. st. Clair, the
pastor, had charge of the funeral
services which were held today
at $50 "A. M Enterment was
made in the Baptist Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by a
widow, two children, j. Warren
Cade and Mrs. Eta Keller, and
one brother, Elan ..Cade of Fair
mont and one sister, Mrs. VIM.
Bibey, of Stringtown.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
JUBILEE CAMPAIGNDAILY
Friday. June s. 1917

Friday, June s, 1917.
The West Virginia Wesleyan
Campaign for Half-Million clos
ed at ten o'clock Wednesday ev-
ening. A mass meeting had
been called at the court house in
Buckhannon where the citizens
of the littletown gathered to
see the close of the campaign.
At seven o'clock that evening
there was yet to be raised more
than $4,000. The Board of
Trustees met in the court house
at seven o'clock and at eight
o'clock the citizens of the town
gathered together to watch the
close. In the meantime the tele-
phone company had installed
two phones and the telegraph
company had made arrange
ments for special messenger
service between the local office
and the court house.
A few minutes after eight
o'clock the speaker Of the even
ing, DR.. John w. Hancher, d.
D., was introduced and after a
few well chosen words he Sc
lected the captains for the even
ing. These captains selected
their assistants and the cam
paign to secure the last twenty
five thousands was on. Sub
scriptions came in from all
sides-ranging from one dollar
up to $4,000. At each sub
scription there was aburst Of
applause. And when the. $10,-
900 subscription was announced
everyone jumped to their feet
and gave the chautauqua sal
ute.
In the meantime both phones
were busy and the telegraph
messengers came in time and
time again. About ten min
utes to ten DR.. Hancher an
nounced that he would add the
figures as soon as another thou
sand was subscribed. In a few
minutes this amount was sub
scribed and he announced that
we had 100000. The people
jumped to their feet, everybody
shook hands with everybody
else. It was a wonderful time
indeed.
The President Immediately
announced that everyone go to
the College where the School of
Expression had prepared enter
tainment for the evening. The
students, while the entertain
ment was being given, had col
lected boxes and BARRELS, sticks,
brush, prunings from the trees
on the campus, and built bon
fire. While the flames scared
heavenward, the Director, John
w. Hancher, DR.. S. J. MacWat-
ters, and others spoke to the
assembled crowd.
We express our appreciation
to everyone connected with the
campaign and we owe our sue
cess to you-the West Virginia
Methodist.
At the commencement SER
vice DR.. Fleming announced
that friend of his had given
the College $4,000 to construct
a library building, on condition
that we secure $4,000. The
successful elimination Of the
campaign means that instead
of securing 100000 we will
have S550.000.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14

Washington, June 7.-Presiz
dent Wilson and Herbert G.
Hoover, prospective food adj
ministrator, continued their
campaign to-day to get quick
action on the Food Control.
Mr.. Hoover talked with Sem
ator Pomerene of Ohio and
Senator Curtis of Kansas on
provisions Of the bill. He ex-
planned that the price-fixing
power asked would not be used
except where necessary.
Mr.. Hoover's report to the
Government on what the Unit
ed States must do to sustain it's
allies with food, made public to-
day, shows that the allies, and
a few neutrals who must be
considered, require during the
next year billion bushels of
cereals lone, and that their
needs of meat, fats and sugar
also will be enormous.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
ENTERTAINED:

Mrs. Bruce Davis, OF. Being
ton, entertained the Ladies Aid
Society, of the M. E. Church, of
Junior, w. Va. on last. Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock.
The members present were:
Misdames, S. r. Elbon, w. Bott,
B. F. Shomo, James Coberly,
Cora Hillyard, w. Bertham, Mel
lie Rowley, Maude Jones, John
son, Frank Swick. Mae Daniels,
Oda Williams, George Shomo,
C. w. Shomo, Grace Miller, Guy
Richards and John Simons, all of
Junior w. Va.
The visitors were: Mrs. r. K.
Bogart, of Wendell w. Va, Mrs.
Scott Davis and Mrs. Porter Tay-
lor of Belington, w. Va.
A very enjoyable afternoon
was spent with Mrs. Davis.
After the transacting of the
business of the society a delic-
ious three course luncheon was
served by the hostess
They t h e n adjourned a n d
found cars awaiting to return
them to their respective homes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14
FARMERS MEETING

Program at Shawkey school,
June, 10, 1917 at 7:30 P. M.
/. Music
2. Recitation G. c. Coontz
3. The Importance of cutting
the hay crop before it is ripe.
Sol. X, Hedrick and F. G. Wilson
4. General discussion on above
topic.
5. Times
z. Music
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14

Mrs. Ellen Simmons and son,
Dewey, of Elkins, who have
here visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c..
E. Simmons returned home
Wednesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14

Misses Helen and Goldie Fox,
of Davis and Miss Hannah and
Alex. Galelburg, Of Elkins and
Nathan Stein, Of Baltimore,
were here Monday the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lazarus
and family.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14

Miss Dorothy D. Jones, who
has been attending school in
Morgantown, came home Satur-
day for the summer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14

Misses M. E. Clothier and
Clara Barte were in Prunty-
town Sunday the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Whitescarv-
err.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14

Miss Frances Scrimgeour
went to Fairmont last Friday
to visit relatives. She was ac-
companied by her grandfather,
Rev. Smith.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-06-14

ID ALPH PARETTE this about Lincoln Mcconnell e" wish
EA
a a
the
roadsides
smcks his sentences good Remember he is tremendously
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of
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chautauqua.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
Anfi-Suffraqe Activities

The National Association Opposed
to Woman Suffrage at a meeting Of
its board held at headquarters in
New York on June 2l. unanimously
voted to transfer the National head
quarters to the National Capital
Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge, so long the
able and devoted leader OF the Ma
tional Association, felt that in view
OF this move Il was impossible for
her TO continue as president. and in
presenting her resignation said It was
only advancing the change few
months, as she had repeatedly said
she would not be able to take the
Office for another term.
Mrs. James W. Wadsworth, Jrn
wife OF the Senior Senator Of New
York State. and daughter OF John
Hay, the well known man of letters
and Secretary Of State in the admin
istration OF President Mckinley. was
unanimously elected president Of the
association.
Mrs. Wadsworth has been presi-
dent of the District OF Columbia As
ISOLATION Opposed to Woman Suf-
frage She inherits much of her faith
ers administrative and literary abil-
ity. She is young, attractive and very
democratic and one Of the most popu-
lar hostesses in Washington. Under
her leadership the association will
continue with increased yigor its op-
position TO Votes for Women.
In accepting the honor OF the
presidency. Mrs. Wadsworth said /:
Although ! am most reluctant TO
shoulder any additional burden out
side the care Of my family. the War
Relief Work and the charities in
which / am engaged. ] feel that It
is my duey. in the interests OF Pa
triotism and National Defense to &C
cept this Office and TO do my utmost
to justify your confidence ! feel deep
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03

uncertain an element as the feminine
vote?
In spite OF the embarrassed protests
OF thousands OF good women suffra-
gists against the seditious and dis
loyal actions OF the pickets in Wash
ington. is 10 not IN every way prob
able that those holder and more au-
dacious spirits would lead and influ-
ence those OF the less responsible
voters-both men and women. more
than could be counteracted by the
conservative and well meaning
woman voter. who. 10 get into the
political arena herself, would have 10
open the door to so lawless and mis-
chief-making a company
Furthermore. 7 feel that Il IA a
very poor economy 10 duplicate in
stead of TO divide labor and respon-
sibility. Il is bad team work" wheth-
er in play in business or in life It.
self. for two people TO be In a place
where one is sufficient. believe
strongly I'm woman's star OF destiny.
but ! also believe that II shines far
above and beyond the field OF politics.
and with your loyal help and cooper
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03

ly the honor and responsibility you
have conferred on me by this choice
and am profoundly impressed with the
importance OF our endeavor.
Red Cross work and War Relief
work are cruel and pressing neces-
stiles and should not be sighted for
any other consideration. but God will
ing, their importance and need will
only last for a few years. through the
war and period Of reconstruction
whereas this question Of suffrage is
TO affect the life and government Of
our nation until the very end of our
existence.
We are a country at war Surely
the qualities Of leadership most need
ed at this time are strength. stability.
breadth and fairness OF vision. a d.
rect and uncomplex method Of thought
and action. Can we possibly hope TO
gain these by throwing into our nn-
tional politics so infammable and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
Fairgrounds Will
Open ON Thursday
Miss Weaver, Superintend-
emf Has Grounds Ready
for Children
INSTRUCTORS NAMED
FOR VARIOUS PLOTS

Children OF this city are eagerly
awaiting Thursday when most OF the
Fairgrounds viii be opened for the
summer Miss Jennie Weaver. super-
intendent Of Fairgrounds. saws everv-
thing will be In readiness by Thurs.
day, and all apparatus has been mt
into shape There will be no formal
exercises held in connection With
the opening. All the fairgrounds with
the exception OF threa, Conrad, Madi-
son and School No. II. will be opened
on Thursday. These Shree grounds
can not be used at the present time
owing to gnding and construction
work being done.
Following are the insuuC prs who
Will have charge Of the various pisy-
grounds this season:
Pine street-Miss Leila Lyman and
Earl Ewing; Miss Lyman is a Swarth-
more graduate and has had several
years experience in playground
work, while Mr.. Ewing is a Delaware
College student
Kontmere-Miss Elizabeth Culver
Women's College student.
Landlith-Miss Jennie Greensteiu.
a public school teacher and Miss
Helen Smiley, who is taking a kin
dergarten course at Temple Cniver-
sity In Philadelphia
Walnut-George T. Written. teach
er Of manual training at the Howard
school,
Delamore- Miss Elizabeth Down.
ward, graduate Of the University OF
Pennsylvania and a teachtr in the
public schools and Miss Selma Bach
rach, Women's College student.
Chapple-Miss Elizabeth Milliken.
public school teacher
Kirkwood-Mi Lydia edward.
graduate Wilmington Training School.
Miss Alice Jeffries. Women's College
student
West End-Miss Eleanor White
head. graduate Of Mrs. Wrghts Kin.
aergarten school in Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
Peoples Column
SOCIALIST PARTY-LocAL
AND NATION
Mr.. George Carter. Editor. THE
EVENING JOURNAL, Whining

AND NATIONAL.
Mr.. George Carter. Editor. THE
EVENING JOURNAL Whining
ton. Del
Dear Mr.. Carter want to do what
! properly may to acknowledge and
thank you for your helpfulness and
your readiness with suggestions when
appealed TO.
II so happens that what you did Cor
me personally in printing my article
Future OF The Socialist Party" in
THE EVENING JOURNAL Of June
2S. 1917. might, II not prevented, be
misapplied to the Wilmington organi-
cation of the Socialist Party. on ac-
count OF your editorial comment rela-
tive 70 the Socialist party at large.
In my years OF association with
those who are working so commend
ably in the local party organization /
have observed no sympathy for the
present German government
Just now the members desire par
ticularly to so conduct the educational
work that cause for criticism will be
avoided as far as possible. A Fourth
Of July meeting which was suggested
was decided against only this week
on account of this desire.
4 Not only that, bat proposal look.
Ing toward reorganization Of the Soci-
Rlist party nationally. somewhat in
line with my article you published,
was voted TO be sent the party press
tor consideration by the Wilmington
organization.
want. therefore, TO ask the most
sympathetic hearing and considera-
ton for the local organization re-
CARELESS OF what may be thought OF
the party elsewhere, and that no one
will come 10 any Of the outdoor meet.
lngs with any other feeling.
AS TO the situation nationally, /
criticize Mr.. John Spargo that he did
not wait until a vote Of the party
members determined finally the posi-
ton adopted, and that while waiting
for that decision, which will not be
known until next month, he did not
work within the party TO bring about
a proper attitude.
In my opinion light and air are ex-
cellent disinfectants. BY the use Of
tree speech and a free press to apply
the light of the truth we may neu-
tralize and dispel injurious ideas
without the need Of either excitement
or force. I am confident that what
] have pointed out as reprehensible
in the socialist party nationally may
be neutralized and dispelled 10 such
an extent by calm persistent effort
that, together with other influences
which now disturb us. Il and they
will give place to the soy that coiheth
with the morning, noE so close at
hand.
Yours for a world made free by the
ruth.
HUMPHREY B CAMPBELL.
No 260S West Seventeenth street
Wilmington. Del. June 90, 1917.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR
WOMEN ON LINKS
suarage has won IemarIabI

Suffrage has won n remarkable
victory.
Women have been granted equal
right with men at the Calumet golf
course at Chicago.
The club will move into new
quarters in the near future and the
new rules give women a right 20 play
over the course every day.
Under the old rules they were
barred from playing on Saturdays. sun
days and holidays
The Calumet Is the first club IN the
Chicago district TO grant full priv
leges 10 women.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
ADMIT WILMINGTON
TO Jewish CONGRESS

SCRANTON. July AT n meeting
Of the executive board OF the State
Y. NJ. IT. A. on Sunday. IT was an
nounced by NJ. A. Stauvitsky. OF New
York, representing the National Jew
lsh Congress. that Wilmington. Del.
has been admitted 70 the organization
This rs the fftieih branch to join the
congress Plans for the State conven-
ton to be held at Pittsburgh on Sep
TENDER 1 and 3 were made.