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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-15

Nice Admiral Edward Won Capelle
was ono Of the administrative direct
Ors in the ministry of marine before
aae war and had served as a captain
az sea In March, 1916. he succeeded
Admiral Won Tirpitz as imperial min
fsscr OF the navy Several times since
then Won Capelle has appeared be
fore the Reichstag with optimistic
statements regarding the progress of
1hs unrestricted submarine campaign
as tste as August 20. 1917. defending
she U-boat policy OF his predecessor
and himself at meeting of the Reich
stag main committee.
Arouses Socialist Enmity
Vice Admiral Won Capelle announc-
ed So the Reichstag last Wednesday
iIat plot had been discovered in the
navy to psralyze the efficiency of the
fleet and force the government to
make peace He said that the guilty
parties bad reached their just deserts,
and attempted to link socialists with
the plot. The imperial German chan
-ceilnr, DR. Michaelis. also spoke OF the
existence of conspiracy in the navy
and asserted that certain deputies
we're involved in the revolt
The Socialists and their newspapers
have attacked both the chancellor and
the vice admiral Tor their statements.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-15
GERMAN MINISTER
OF MARINE QUITS

Amsterdam, Oct. l2-Vice Admir-
al Won Cappelle, the German minister
| es marine. has resigned. according to
she Erankfurter Zeitung.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-15

Visiting cards. for ladies or
gentlemen, $l.00 per 100. De
liyered the same day ordered a
lkhe Leader-F Enterprise. TT
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
SUGGESTION FOR GOOD ROAD
Easy Way to Put Roof on Dirt Road Is
to Keep 1t Dragged After Drain
ing and Dragging.

A correspondent of an eastern agri
cultural paper suggests that, inasmuch
as it is water which makes bad roads,
the easy way to have good roads is to
put roof over them. There is this
to be said for his suggestion, that if
roof were put over our country roads,
it would not only keep water off of it,
but would give us a nice, shady drive
during the six months of the year when
we would appreciate it. The trouble
is that the cost of putting up such a
roof as he has in mind, and maintain
ing it, would far exceed the cost of
making a really first-class hard-sur-
faced road, which would need no roof.
The easy way to put roof over the
dirt road is to keep it properly dragged
after it has been drained and graded,
says Wallace's Farmer. Water is the
most accommodating thing in the
world. 1t will run off if you will give
it half chance. d. Ward King, the
apostle of the split-log drag, put the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
And how have things peen golngT
asked Sidney nra CticaIlv

''And how have things Deen goingT
asked Sidney practically.
"Your steward has little to report.
Aunt Harriet, who left you her love
has had the complete order for the
Lorenz rousseau. l thought I'd ask
you about the veil. We're rather in
a quandary, Do you like this new
fashion of draping tbs veil from be.
hind the c0tffure in the back"
Sidney haG been sitting on the edge
of her chair, staring.
"There" she said-"I knew it! This
house is fatal! They're making an old
woman of you already" Her tone was
tragic.
He sucked. calmly at his dead pipe
katie has new prescription-rec-
ipe-for bread. 1t has more bread and
fewer airholes. One cake of yeast
Sidney sprang to her feet.
Its perfectly terrible!' she cried.
Because you rent a room in this house
is no reason why you should give up
your personality and your-your intel
ligence. Mother says you water the
flowers every morning, and lock up
the house before you go to bed II
never meant you to adopt the family p
X. removed his pipe and gazed ear.
nestly into the bowl.
''Bill Taft has had kittens under the
porch" he said. "And the groceryman
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
MOTHER! LOOK At
CHILD'S TONGUE
If cross, feverish, constipated,
give California Syrup
of Figs"

laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets, sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! If coat
ed, or your child is listless, cross, few
erish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" then don't worry, because it is
perfectly harmless, and in a few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
well, playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is Outlines all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
hrst treatment given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle of
California Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
HOW FARMER WAS CONVERTED
Conversion Began When He Realized
Value of Good Roads in Lessening
Cost of Transportation.

When the good roads campaign fol-
lowed close upon the wider use of au-
tomobiles many farmers grumbled
about the prospect of high taxation,
which they ascribed to an endeavor
to benefit city motor owners at the ex-
pense of the rural community.
When the farmer began to buy au-
tomobiles himself he experienced
change of heart. His conversion real
ly began when he realized the value
of good roads in lessening the cost of
transportation to himself. Rural mail
delivery helped, the roads had to be
better so that the carrier could "get
through"
The farmer should be even more
fully reconciled to the good roads de-
velopment when he learns, as he may,
that large percentage of the license
fees paid by both city and rural au-
tomobilists goes straight into the good
roads fund.
In the United States, 80 per cent
of the license money goes into the
building and maintenance of state and
country roads, and this sum defrays
per cent of the total for road and
bridge building. Steps in this direc-
ton have already been taken by most
of the Canadian provinces, and good
roads expenditures are gradually on
the increase along with the increase
in the number of automobiles.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22

has been sending short weight. We've
bought scales now, and weigh every.
thing"
you are evading the question"
Dear child, am doing these things
because like to do them. For-spf
some time I've been floating, and jew
I've got home"
Sidney gazed helplessly at his i'm,
perturbable face. He seemed Older
than she had recalled him: the hair
over his ears was almost white And
yet he was just thirty. That was
Palmer Howe's age, and Palmer
seemed like boy. But he held him.
self more erect than he had in the first
days of his occupancy of the second
floor front.
"And now" he said cheerfully, "what
about yourself? You've lost lot of
Illusions of course, but perhaps you've
gained ideals. That's a STEP
Life" observed Sidney, with the
wisdom of two weeks out in the world,
''life is terrible thing, K. We think
we've got it, and-it's got u.s."
Undoubtedly"
"When think of how simple 1 used
to think it all was! One grew up and
got married, and-and perhaps had
children. And when one got very old,
one died. Lately I've been seeing that
life really consists of exceptions
children who don't grow up, and
Oro ~ n 10 al
And"-this took an effort, but she
looked at him squarely-"and people
who have children, but are not mar
ried. 1t all rather hurts"
"All knowledge that is worth while
hurts in the getting"
Sidney got up and wandered around
the room, touching it's little familiar
objects with tender hands. K. watched
her. There was this curious element
| in his love for her, that when he was
with her it took on the guise of friend
| ship and deceived even himself. 1t
was only in lonely hours that it took
| on truth, became a hopeless yearning
for the touch of her hand or a glance
| from her clear eyes.
"There is something else" she said
absently. II cannot talk it over with
mother. There is girl in the ward"
"a patient?"
eyes. She is quite pretty. She has
had typhoid, but she is little better.
Shes-not a good person."
II see."
"At first couldn't bear to go near
her. I shivered when had to straight
en- her bed. I'm being very frank,
but I've got to talk this out with some
one. I worried a lot about It, because,
although at first 1 hated her, now /
don't. l rather like her.
She looked at X. defiantly, but there
was no disapproval in his eyes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Laylna up = comnetence

Among all material pleasures there
is none so great as that which springs
from a store laid by for future wants,
especially for the needs of those for
whose well-being you have become re-
sponsible. And when you have gath
cred that store by steadfastly refusing
thriftless self-indulgence, you have a
satisfaction that outweighs and out
lasts all fleeting joys. speak from
my own experience, and 1 can call to
witness thousands of others who have
Travelled the same road.-Judson Har-
mon in Youths Companion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
CHAPTER VII-continued.


All the small loose ends of her life
were gathered up-except Joes She
would have liked to get that clear, too.
She wanted him to know now she felt
about II all-that she liked him as
much az ever, that she did not want
to hurt him. But she wanted to make
st clear, too, that she knew now that
she would never marry him. She
thought she would never marry; but,
If she did, it would be man doing a
mans work in the world. Her eyes
turned wistfully to the house across
the Street.
KS lamp still burned overhead, but
his restless tramping about had ceased.
He must be reading-he read a great
deal. She really ought to go to bed.
A neighborhood cat came stealthily
ACROSS the Street, and stared up at the
little balcony with green-glowing eyes.
"Come on, Bill Taft" she said.
"Come on"
Joe Drummond. passing the house
for the fourth time that evening,
heard her voice, and hesitated uncer-
tainly on the pavement.
Joe! Come in"
dts late; I'd better get home"
u The misery in his voice hurt her.
'Tn not keep you long. want to
talk to YOU
He came slowly toward her.
"Wel?" he said hoarsely.
If have done anything" Her voice
was a-tingle with virtue Sad outraged
friendship.
"You haven't done anything but
show me where I get off"
He sat down on the edge OF che bal
cony and stared out blankly.
IF that's the way you fees about
1T"
I'm not blaming you. I was fool
to think you'd ever care ab0pt me.
] don't know that feel so bad-'-about
the thing. I've been around seeing
some other girls, and I notice they're
glad to see me, and treat me right,
too" There was boyish bravado in
his voice. But what makes me sick
is to have everyone saying you've jilt-
ed me-"
"Good gracious! Why, Joe, I never
promised"
swell we look at it in different
ways; that's all. l took it for a prom
ise."
Then suddenly all his carefully con-
served Indifference fed. He bent for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Read Good Books.

Young women dependent upon their
own efforts should give a thought to
tomorrow as well as today. The girl
alone hasn't anyone to look after her
interests, so she must guard them her
self. She should keep track of how
She spends her salary, and should also
join a good benevolent society, so
that in the event of an illness or an
accident she will be assured of proper
medical treatment, and at the same
time receive the benefit all such or
CARNATIONS provide.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
King Road Drag.

requisites of the good road into three
words: Hard, oval, smooth. That is
all there is to a good road.
Our problem in the corn belt is to
get that kind of road without paying
more than it is worth to us. We can
not have hard oval and smooth dirt
road if we continue our stupid practice
of piling up in the middle a mass of
unpacked fresh dirt and sod Last
week we saw very good road ruined
by filling the center with fresh sod
from the sides. That should be made
a criminal offense. The sod holds the
water just where we do not want it,
and just where it will do the most
damage. 1t should be thrown to one
side, and nothing but clear dirt put on
the road bed and this should be packed
firmly as soon as put on. The more
grass roots and sod on the road, the
harder to make it good road.
Gradually, hard-surfaced roads will
come in the neighborhood of cities and
the larger towns of the state; but dur
ing the lifetime of the present genera
ton at least, most of our roads must
be made of dirt. If we can once really
grasp the principle of putting a roof on
the dirt road by the use of the drag
and drainage, we will have made long
step forward. The next step will be to
oil the road, and thus make the roof
more nearly waterproof. Such a road
properly maintained is the best and
most comfortable road in the world :;
for it is not only hard, oval and smooth
but elastic as well.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Vegetables for Health.

The Greek philosophers believed
that dish of boiled beets, served
with salt and oil, was an aid to men
tai effort, and it is said that Pharaoh
fed his pyramid builders on radishes.
The Arabians have always eaten arti-
chokes for liver trouble and in differ
emit parts of the world they are re-
garded as particularly wholesome for
men and women who lead sedentary
life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Curious and Useful Plant Family.

The nightshade family, Solmanacad,
Is most curious and useful one, for
aside from the tomato, potato and to-
0aCco sections, many of the plants
yield poison, yet close species are
edible as the ground cherry, chilli pep
Ger. eggplant. pepino, melon pear. etc.
Coated tongue, vertigo and constipa-
ton are relieved by Garfield Tea.-Adv.
Rubber to be used in making fish
tins alright is needed in Norway.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Or Stored Hen Eaas.

A family in a small town kept o
few chickens and often had eggs from
their own yard. One morning as the
seven-year-old of the family came to
breakfast he noticed the eggs on the
table and inquired, Mamma, are these
store eggs or hen eggs?"-The Chris
tan Herald.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Ferns That Grow Everywhere.

Two ferns are common throughout
the world. One is the common brake
found on the floors of all California
canyons, known as pteridium aquilli-
num. The other is the polpod found
on rocky canyon sides and known here
as polypodium Californicum, and else
where, the world over as Polypodium
vulgare. The specific differences are
due entirely to geographic range.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22

ward quickly, and, catching her hand,
held it against his lips.
I'm crazy about you, Sidney That's
the truth. wish could dep
The cat, finding no active antago-
nism, sprang up on the balcony and
rubbed against the boys quivering
shoulders; breath of air stroked the
morning-glory vine like the touch of a
friendly hand. Sidney, facing for the
6rst time the enigma OF love and de-
spair, sat, rather frightened, in her
chair.
''You don't mean that"
Il mean it, all right. If it wasn't
for the folks, I'd jump in the river. I
aed when said I'd been to see other
pSls. What do l want with other
girls? I want your
'EThis IS wild, silly talk. You'll be
larry tomorrow"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
No "PIay" About II.

Edith-"f you don't love Jack, why
don't you tell him SOP Madge-
"Well, he sends me flowers and takes
me to the opera, you know, and"
Edith-'But, gracious! I don't see
how you can play with his affections
that way" Madge-"Play? 1 call
that working them. Boston Tran
script.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
One-Quarter for Labor.

In 1904, out of the total road and
bridge expenditure, $20,O0O,OO0 of the
$SOOO0,000 was paid in labor-that is,
worked out on the roads.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Not Ear to Go.

DO you suppose this whole coun-
try will be modified in case of warp
"Why not? 1t is already automo-
bilized"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Expensive Treatment.

Rough treatment is expensive, for
it reduces the milk flow as well as
making vicious COW.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
inconsistency of Price.

Rentals vary much in this apart
nent house."
And yet they must be fiat rate. 7,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22
Four Cardinal Words.

When buying new machine keep
in mind these four simplicity,
reliability, durability and accessibility.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22

Pimples, boils, carbuncles, dry up and
disappear with Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. In tablets or liquid.
ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22

Every square mile of the sea is es-
iimated to contain 100000 900 fish.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22

"Good-by-and God bless you"
She went out, and he closed the door
softly behind her.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-03-22

has been sending short weight. We've
bought scales now, and weigh every.
thing ;,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-13
THERE ARE MORE WAYS THAN ONE TO HELP OUR COUNTRY
 FIVE LOVE OUR COUNTRY NOW IS THE TIME TO DEMONSTRATE

We have always said that we loved our country. Likewise, we have always said that we low d it's flag. Now is the time to demonstrate 1t. Let every home display the country's flag and prove the sincerity of our asser- ton.
 This war is something we had hoped and prayed would not -ome, but now that it has come,
 here is only one thing for every r4triotic citizen to do, and that is to do his share in preparing
 he country to meet all eventu- alities. Some of our boys may be called upon to serve on the front lines. They need encour- agement, they shall need care.  Those of Us who shall remain at home can do our share by pro- viding encouragement by way of organization of a chapter of the Red Cross Association, through which association, they shall be given care.
 Tn the success of the Belgian Relief Fund, the citizens of Ket- chikan have a good reason to be proud. They responded gener- ously because the cause was g worthy cause. To prepare for
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-13
BRITISH ANSWER WITH A BLOW TO
 GERMAN PLANS
German Retreat Didn't Spoil the
 Allies Plan for Drive After all

LONDON. April l2-0ne Of the -1ea st spec.acies oi the war was --a- to-day with the preliminary bonn tarluea5 os the ridges attacked in the Briiiss drive on the Arras-Lens hna. de,H red just before dawn. The fir ing al all dimes eXceeCsd that which which marked some Of the sturdiest battles of the Somme. The night sky
 s vas illuminated for hours by the continuous zlasa ot guns.
 I'm attack vss carried cut in SeF-
 -st phases. The first lines had scar sy been entered when numbers ot German prisoners began to come back.
 Toaays attack also hi- the northern 1luzz ez zEe recent German retreat from Areas to the Ai=ue. The Germ e-s ae5aaes had aNpac-ed a renewal ot -11 Offensive in the valley Of the Souwe for. a making the retreat iu -aa saa-ee 1a=E announced that they '.a -ama.e iy 5lsauaassd the BE.t- s- =a5ls= plans Today blow Eas
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-13
US. Warships To Patrol
 From Panama to Canada
Brazil is Arming All Brazilian Ships Sailing for Europe Mob Destroys German Newspaper Plant.
 German Ships Seized at Brazilian Ports

WASHINGTON April 13---A conference between British French and American adma being arranged to take place shortly plans for concerted action Vce-dmra Browning British rear Admiral Deg1asse French and Secretary Daniels and Admiral Benson representing the United States will participate debeaon cooperation between the naVes as to the conducting the The distinguished com manders came over their respective flagships
 WASHINGTON, April 13--Mator General Scott commander the received telegram from General Vee commander of the French forces revng the military fraternity sealed by Lafayette and Rochambeau.
 WASHINGTON. April 13.Presden Wilson after conference with Secretary Daniels last evening decided plan whereby the American washps patrol the Atlantic coast from Panama norhward and possibly including Canaoa ms plan will permit the withdrawal the British and French fleets for duty elsewhere The plan meeting the entire approval by all officials of the department.
 By an executive the navy department issued last evening" war zone about American ports and forts terming certain dstanc for defense purposes
 RIO JANERO April 3he government has decided to seize all the German ships the Brazilian por The order being carried s rapidly possible.
 RIO JANEIRO April 13An order issued this morning whereby all ships leaving ports must be armed especially their tourney takes them to Europe
 Last evening formed before German plant at Pauo completely destroyed the plant the making his escape before the mob could lay hands on him.
 WASHINGTON April 13An agreement to close the bond bill debate reached this afternoon and the final vote will be taken seven this evening The bill calls for billion dol lars appropriation to be raised on bond issue
 PETROGRAD. April 13-Grand Duke Boris cousin of Nich- arrested the army headquarters today and nterned
 RIOJANEIRO April l8-he foreign minister called the Braz-
 an Berlin urging that all Brazans in Germany leave that country twenyfour hours. This is taken indication that Brazil will declare Germany.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-13

he relief of our own men who
 hall stand the brunt of battle, 2 no less worthy of our atten- tion.
 This war cannot be said to be our own making. President Wilson exhausted both patience and persuasion. No man in our country's history has been more patient than he and no man has ealled on the resources of persu- asion to a greater degree. It has been the sincere hope of us all hat the German government would respond to this persuasion
 nd patience. Failing to do this Jur President could not do oth- srwise than to defend the na- tion. It is his supreme duty. He owes it to the country and we