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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-02

kotur was charged with killing a
companion, Joseph Backic, during a
fight in Steelton, in December, 1915.
AS motion for second trial was
granted, it cost the county almost
5000 to convict him. Governor Brum-
baugh will set the date for execution.
The records in the case Of Cornelius
Sheppard. convicted on similar
charge, were submitted several days
ago.
File Bowman Will. Tie will of
the late City Commissioner Harry T..
Bowman, was filed to-day with Regis
ter Roy c.. Danner, TO be probated
Commissioner Bowman's widow is
named as the sole heir.
Courthouse Visitors. T.. G. Carl,
of Williamstown, was at the court
house to-day on business. Porter Will
son, ex-recordeF I'm Bedford county,
spent yesterday afternoon with Coun-
ty Recorder James Il. Lentz.
Speaks at Flag Raislng.-Assistant
County Superintendent of Schools w.
II. Zimmerman spoke this afternoon
NJ II flag raising ceremony at Coble's
School, north OF Middletown. Miss
Myrtle Bachman. teacher at the
school, bad Charge, The pole and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-02
MAY BUILD NEW DAM

Plans for the construction of large
dam in the Susquehanna river from
Duffy's Island to the Dauphin county
shore, in Londonderry township, were
announced in part Of the statements
in an equity suit filed by the York
Haven Water and Power Company.
The suit is a complaint against the
payment of school taxes in London
derry township. The proposed dam is
to be a substitute for the one that
was built in the eastern channel OF
the river and is to be farther down
stream. No definite plans were
given
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-02

flag were furnished by the school
board of Swatara township. A Good
Roads" meeting will be held tonight.
Barnett Funeral To-day. Fu-
neral services for EX-Judge Barnett,
of New Bloomfield, were held to-day
George r. Barnett, attorney, of this
city, is a nephew.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-02
PREPARATORY SERVICE

The fiftieth anniversary exercises at
Covenant Presbyterian Church will be
continued tonight with a preparatory
service. The Rev. DR.. William f..
Brooks. of Allentown, will speak. A
musical program will be rendered con-
sisting of a soprano solo entitled
"While Thou Art Near" by Mrs. S. r.
Harris; a tenor solo, 1T Was For Me-
by \. S. Meyer, and an anthem by the
church choir entitled Seek Ye the
Lord"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-02

Plans for raising the remainder of
the proposed $4,000, 900 clergy pension
fund of the Protestant Episcopal
Church were formulated yesterday at
luncheon given by the Rev. DR..
lanes Fry Bullitt, rector of st. An
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-02
ALLOW DANE TO PROCEED

marine operating in the North sea
east of, the Shetland Islands stopped
the Danish motor ship Chill which ar
rived here to-day and then allowed
her to proceed after giving her a per-
nit signed "Sattenfeld. captain" ac-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-24

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81 want to be neither president
nor vice president" she answered. Il
will be content with a subordinate
position. =
What position is that, my dear2
Treasurer. . Tit-Bits,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-24
WISE BRIDE

''Now, said the bridegroom to the
bride, when they returned from their
honeymoon trip, "let US have clear,
understanding before we settle down
to married life. Are you the presi-
dent or the vice president Of the So
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-24

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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stalnaker
and little daughter, Edna, of near
Nestorville, were guests of Emery
Poling's, Sunday.
Arley Upton, of near Tacy, was
the guest Of Miss Aubrey Polling, at
Kalamazoo last Sunday.
Misser3 Yea and Eleanor Denton
and Adria Stalnaker, who are stud
ents Of the Belington High School,
spent the week end at their HON {
near here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elan Strawderman,
Of near Eureka, spent Sunday with
their granddaughter, Mrs. Strother
Harris.
DeIbert Skidmore and family,
who went to Meriden, several months
ago, moved back, last week, TO the
James Harris property, near T. S
Barrett's
Hoy Harsh and family, of Philip
pi, were visiting relatives at Kalama-
zoo, Saturday and Sunday They
recently purchased property in North
Philippi, and have moved into it.
The White Oak school entertain
ment. which had been prepared tor
last Saturday night, was not held,
on account of the smallpox While
there are no cases in this vicinity. it
Is said there are quite a number on
the pike, a few miles from Philippi.
Something has been said, however.
about having tn entertainment
some time this summer.
Norvil Johnson, who had intend
ed to move to Elkins this week, has
decided to not 90 until about the
middle of this month.
Mr. and Mrs. Selby Gamer re
turned from Akron, Ohio, last week,
where they had been most the WIN
ter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
MUSICAL

The members of the Lyceum
Society assisted by Strother's
Grand Orchestra will defeat any,
thing that has ever been given in
this town in high class musical
and Literary program at the High
School Auditorium, Saturday
evening, April 7th, ats o'clock.
Twenty Big Musical Numbers
Twenty. Don't fail to hear the
Belington Male Quartette, which
will be present and will give some
excellent selections. Come, you
will undoubtedly enjoy it.
Admission Is and 25 cents.
Tickets marked up at Felton's.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
BILLS CREEK

Flowing and planting potatoes are
the order of the day at present.
Messers Ingle Ridgeway and Wei.
lington Valentine attended the last
day of school at the Valley Furnace
last Friday.
A. J, Jones closed very success
full term OF school at Mt. View las
Friday.
Mrs. James Boyles passed thru
our berg last Thursday on her way
to visit her son, Reuben Boyles at
Belington
Miss Jimmie England, of near
Nestorville, was visiting at her
uncle's, Mr.. P. S. Combs last week.
Mrs. Norah Howes is visiting he1
sister Mrs. Albert Jones at this
writing.
Audra Gall passed through here
Sunday on her way home from at
tending the last day Of the Junior
school. She says they gave splen-
did program Friday afternoon in.
Guiding 9Th grade graduation exer-
cises.
Miss Dorothy Nestor tells us she
spent a very pleasant week with hel
grandparents near Tacy last week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Miss Pauline Right delightfully."-
entertained the Scilorf Club at her
bone on Pike Street, Saturday even
ing, March 81. The evening was
spent in sewing, playing games and
music. One feature of the evening
was the initiation of Miss Edith
Right as new member of the soci-
ETY.. At a late hour, a dainty two
course luncheon was served.
Those present were: Misses Eana
Jefferys, Iona Robinson, Mabel
Brandenburg, Carol Thompson, Ber-
nice Price, Edith Right, Hazel
Browne, Pauline Right and Mrs
Owen Right. The guests of the. even-
ing were: Misses Gail Tet-r, Lois
Radabaugh, Prudence FELTON, and
Hilda Parsons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Washington, March 81. The
Virgin Islands, formerly the Dan
ish Vest India Islands, were
transferred formally to the Unit
ed States to-day on payment of a
Treasury warrant for $25. 900, 900
to Minister Brun of Denmark.
The warrant, representing S25, :
900, 600 in gold, was taken to the
State Department by Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo, who had
an active part in the big financial
and political transaction Mr..
McAdoo smilingly explained to
the Danish Minister tn a t he
brought the money in the form
of a Treasury warrant because
the actual gold coin would weigh
nearly forty eight tons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
Glad to Learn of II

Coughs that follow La Grippe, or
any deep-seated hacking cough, will
wear down the strongest man or wo-
man if allowed to continue; c. Smith,
1921 18th St., Augusta, Ga, writes:
81 got one 25c bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar and my cough and cold is
about we'll l was glad to learn of a
great medicine like that" (adv.
GRANT GRAHAM Belington, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Easter Services Belington Pres
byterian Church April 8, II A. NJ.
Order of service. Doxologv, Tnvo
cation, Hymn 4, Scripture Reading,
HYMN 1859, Prayer, Offering and
Announcements, Violin Solo Miss
Thornhjll, Anthem Jesus is Risen
The Choir, Sermon The Significance
of the Resurrection, Prayer, Hymn
1863, Benediction.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

There seems to be more than the
usual number of children suffering
from measles, whooping cough and
other children's diseases this spring.
Do not neglect any cold, for a cold
weakens the system and makes a
child more liable to attack of more
serious ailments. Foley's Honey and
Tar relieves coughs, colds and Group
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, D. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
Special Notice.

Foley Cathartic Tablets thoroughly
cleanse the bowels, remove undigest-
ed waste matter, sweeten the stom-
ach and tone up the liver. Do not
grippe nor nauseate. Stout persons
praise Foley Cathartic Tablets for
the light, free and comfortable feel
ing they bring. Will not addict you
to the "pill habit" (adv.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
MEADOWVILLE

Rupert Elliott, who has had
case of measles, is able to be out
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Campbell,
of Nestorville, were here in their car
last Saturday evening.
Mrs. Henry Sturm, of near Mud
Run, has been quite sick for some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred johnson, of
Kirt, motored to Philippi, last Sun
day.
Marcine Elliotts two little boys
broke out, a few days ago with
chicken-pox.
Stuart johnson and Miss Lena
Elliott were at Philippi, the last Of
the week.
S. J. Harris was business visit
or at Belington on Monday.
Arthur Hudkins and family have
been using their new Ford car, which
they received last week.
Burton Bolyard, who has had a
position at Elkins, came home, last
week, and will remain to help his
father with his farming.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Mrs. Aubrey Parrish WAS a charm
ing hostess to The Sunshi le Club at
her home on Serpell Ave., Tuesday
evening, April The evening was
spent in sewing and conversation.
At an appropriate hour, delicious
refreshments were served. Mrs.
Skaggs was the guest of the evening.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

II have used Chamberlain Lini-
ment for pains in the chest and lame
ness of the shoulders due to rheuma-
tism, and am pleased to say that it
has never failed to give me prompt
relief" writes Mrs. S. N. Finch, Ba-
tavia, N. Y. For sale by all deal
ers. (adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
THE COPPER KITTLE.

Under smiling summer sun
The village copper stands
The cop mighty man is he,
With large and dirty hands.
He cusses roughly to himself
And sneaks around the town,
Wondering why he cannot find
Some cripple to knock down.
lie carries club and deadly gun,
And never kindly speaks
He believes in hunting trouble
And not in cleaning streets.
He thinks he owns the whole blame
town,
And wants no one about,
But now we guess he'll settle down,
Because he's going out,
Contributed by Citizen
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
Had Trouble -Four or Five Years

Many people suffer from bladder
trouble when they can be quickly re-
lieved. W. J. Furry, R. F. D. 2,
Salem, Mo-, writes: 81 was bothered
with bladder trouble four or five
years. It gave me a great deal OF
pain. I took different medicines, but
nothing did me any good until 1 got
Foley Kidney Pills" (adv
GRANT GRAHAM. Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

=
J. G. Davis, of Valley, was a
business visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. L. D. Cook, who has been
quite sick for some time is slight
ly improving.
Mrs John Robinson, who has
been visiting in Huttonville, re-
turned home Thursday,
Hamon Cade, of Valley, was in
town on business Wednesday,
Henery Harris, of Valley Bend
was business visitor III town Wed
nesday.
Debate is over-war is here-de-
eide for deeds.
Mrs. H. H. Coffman and daugh-
ter, Miss Nellie, returned from
Davis, where they had been visit
ing for a few days.
Mrs, Rose Nestor is visiting her
sister, Mrs. A. B. Cornwell, in Phil
ipi
H. B. England, of Valley, was in
town on business Wednesday.
Miss Maud Billingsley was visiting
her parents in Fairmont last week.
Miss Leone Rohrbaugh was Wis
itor in Fairmont Wednesday.
If the common people are to fight,
the rich must pay.
Cecil Phillips, who is working in
Philippi, was here Wednesday even
ing the guest Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Monroe Phillips.
Miss Elsie Hayes, of Harding is
here visiting friends and relatives.
Misses May and Elva Correll, of
Philippi, were here visiting friends
Wednesday.
Mrs. Owen Right, of Elkins, came
down Saturday, accompanied by
Mr.. Right, to visit friends and rel
atives for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitescarver, and
son, of Pruntytown, were here Sun
day the guests of Mrs. Whitescar-
ver's mother, Mrs. Barte.
Rev. bud" Smith, of Montgom
cry, came in Tuesday to visit his
daughter, Mrs. VIM. Scrimgeour.
Mr.. and Mrs S. S. Skidmore, of
Grafton, were here the first of the
week the guests of relatives.
Mrs. W. B. Rector returned Sun
day night from visit of several
weeks with her parents, Mr., and
Mrs. K. D. Walker, of Fairmont.
DR.. A. H. Woodford returned
evening from Baltimore,
where he had been called to see
his sister, Mrs. Elihu Hutton,
who has been sick and was re-
from Florida.
War is a business, and pretty
bad business. Europe knows more
about it for she's taken the examin-
alton. That's what Uncle Sam will
have to take before he gets hi di-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF
WEST VIRGINIA CAPITOL BUILDING
CHARLESTON.

A meeting of the Public Service
Commission of West Virginia, held
on the 18th day of February A. D.
1917.
CASE NO. 557.
WEST VIRGINIA CENTRAL
GAS COMPANY
Application to change rates in
Lewis, Upshur, Barbour, Ran
dolph and Tucker Counties.
WEST VIRGINIA & MARY
LAND GAS COMPANY OF
WEST VIRGINIA.
Application to change rates in
Tucker, Mineral and Preston
Counties.
NORTHERN NATURAL GAS
COMPANY.
Application to change rates in
Tucker, Mineral and Preston
Counties.
Whereas joint application to
change rates has this day been
filed by the West Virginia Central
Gas Company, West Virginia and
Maryland Gas Company Of West
Virginia and Northern Natural
Gas Company:
1t is hereby ordered that leave
be granted to any person interest
ed to file objection thereto before
the Commission at any time on or
before the 10th day of April, 1917.
and this matter be set down for
hearing at a meeting of the Com
mission to be held at its offices in
the Capitol Building, in the City
of Charleston, on the 10th day Of
April, 1917, at 2 O'Clock P. NJ. at
which time any person NAV ap-
pear and make such objectic MS as
may be deemed proper.
1t is further ordered that the
applicant, West Virginia Central
Gas Company, publish a copy Of
this order once each week for
four successive weeks in two
newspapers of opposite politics
and of general circulation, if such
there be in the counties of Lewis
Upshur, Barbour, Randolph Tuck
err, and any other Counties affect
ed by the proposed change in
rates:
And the applicant, West Vir-
ginia and Maryland Gas Company
of West Virginia, publish copy
of this order once each week for
four successive weeks in two
newspapers of opposite politics
and of general circulation, if such
there be, in the Counties of Tuck
er, Mineral, Preston, and any
other Counties affected by the
proposed change in rates: and
The applicant, Northern Natur-
al Gas Company, publish a copy :,
of this order once each week for
four successive weeks in two
newspapers of opposite politics
and general circulation, if such
there be, in the Counties of Tuck
err, Mineral, Preston, and any
other counties affected by the pro-
posed change in rates.
And that said applicants post
copy of this order and copy of
said proposed rates at each office
of said Companies in each of the
Counties affected by said proposed
change in rates for four success
i've weeks prior to April 10th, 1917.
and that due return be made to
this Commission.
A Copy
Teste:
R. B. BERNEHEIM,
Secretary
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

FOR RENT House and gar
den, at SIS. 90 per month. For
Sale-1 Gas Range Cook Stove, 1
Victor Patent Dining Table, 1
Iron Bed Stead and Springs.
Mrs. w. L. MASON,
Grim Ave. Belington, w. Va.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
MEXICANSLOOKTO
GENERAL OREGON
AS THEIR LEADER
Carranza Generals Reported
Turning to War Minister
as Man to Lead the Coun-
try Out of It's Trouble.

Ell Paso, Tex, April 9.-The begin
ming of a movement against Carranza,
in favor of General Obregon, the first
chiefs war minister, is believed here
today to be the next development, fol-
lowing the mobilization of federal
troops at Juarez.
Murguia, known as a supporter of
Obregon, is today reported as plan
ming junction of his forces with the
5000 troops under Amaro, now NOV
ing northward into Chihuahua City.
1t also reported that Murguia is pre-
pairing to strengthen his own forces.
encamped at Juarez, by the addition of
Obregon supporters in Sonora.
Obregon is still in Mexico City.
The 1000 troops under Murguia are
encamped under the artillery of Unit
ed States troops across the border.
Guns were ordered trained, as a pre-
cautionary measure, in view of the
presence of such large numbers of
Mexican troops in Juarez. No indica-
ton of move hostile to the United
States is apparent, however, in the
Mexican camp today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
Knockout Comes With the
Announcement That He
Will Donate ALI of His
Money to the Red Cross
and Y. M. G. A.

New York, April Billy Sunday
scored home run in the first inning
of the biggest game he ever played
on Gods nine"-his fight to win
New York.
The ringing cheers of 10000 welcom-
ing voices today resound through every
glittering Granny of the great white
way.
1t was 3 smashing initial victory.
And as the stocky Grenadier of God
reached his clenched fists heaven
ward and yelled defiance to Broadway
and the devil, the enemy was per-
, turbed
STEALS ENEMYS THUNDER.
First off, he stole the foes thun-
der by announcing that not one cent
of New York's gold would he take
Tor himself.
Every penny, whether / get five
thousand or five hundred thousand"
said Sunday, IN give to the Ameri-
can Red Cross and the Y. M. C. A
work among the troops"
1t was a knockout.
That's my answer to the skunks
who say I'm out for the money" he
yelled. The crowd went wild.
Twice the great throngs amid the
pine shavings and sawdust trails of the
giant tabernacle. jumped to their feet
and howled with inspired emotion.
Then came the climax.
HURLS HIS DEFY.
Leaning far back and cupping his
hands as he hurled his rasping voice
directing into the mammoth sounding
box that threw his words into farthest
reaches of the tabernacle, Sunday is
sued his def:
Come on, you God-forsaken degen-
crates; come on. you forces of iniqu-
ity in New York that have made the
church a cuspidor and doorrnat to
wipe your dirty feet on: come on, you
traducers; come on, you triple extract
Of infamy; come on, you assassins OF
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
KAISER PROMISES
GER M AN PEOPLE
MORE LIBERTIES
In Easter Message the En-
peror Says There Will Be
Political Reforms at the
End of the War.

Berlin, (via London), April 9.-For-
NAL pledge by the kaiser for political
reform was generally hailed with re-
joicing in editorial comment today. But
number of the more liberal newspa-
pers indicated clearly the pledges were
not enough to satisfy those seeking
greater participation by the people in
government.
while the promise will please the
Socialists, they will take into account
only Deeds" declared the Socialist or
gan, Vorwaerts.
THE emperor promises only a secret
general vote-so the fight for equal
votes must continue" insisted the Vos-
sische Zeitung.
UNPLEASANT DISPUTE SETTLED,
The Taeglische Rundschau, on the
other hand, declared: Thus, in a few
strokes of the pen, have been created
what years of agitation and confer
ences have heretofore failed to
achieve"
Thanks to the emperor's interven-
ton" said the Lokal Anzeiger, IAN I'M
pleasant internal dispute has been set
tied. His address will produce a good
effect abroad, as showing that there
can be no outside interference and that
the German people continue to stand
behind the emperor and Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-09
HALF OF EXPENDITURES in
WAR TO Be RAISED BY TAXES
in THE PAY-AS-YOU-CO PLAN
Loan Of Three Billion
Dollars to the Allies
Will Be the First Step
Taken-As Much
More for Home Use.

Washington, April s.-Congress be-
gan it's first week of real war work to-
day, faced with the problem of raising
$3.50 100000 for the pay as -you-go''
struggle.
House and senate leaders have viz
tually decided that approximately so
per cent of the first years expenditures
81, 750, 600, 000-must be drawn from
taxes.
A further bond issue of 50, 0oo, 900, 900
will be asked to be held in readiness for
use by the United States army and
navy.
The United States will loan $1,000
100000 to the entente allies. This sum
will be raised by a bond issue at 31s
per cent interest, simultaneously with
the $2,000,O00,000 issue to be used by
this government. AS soon as the sub
scription is complete the three billions
will be turned over to the allied gov
ernments for their bonds which will
bear 3k per cent interest. Those hold
ing the United States bonds will be
receiving 3h per cent on an investment
backed by this government and all the
allied governments-andt the three bill
lions they lend will be spent in this
country.
NO SERIOUS OPPOSITION.
| There appears no likelihood now
that serious opposition to the govern
ment's financial demands will develop
There is bound to be some difference
of opinion, however, as to taxation
means of raising great sums.
| 1t Is the present intention to tax
| hea VilV all MISUNDERSTANDING la roo
incomes-and put a tax on bank
checks, telegraph messages, long dis
lance telephone calls, etc. And, con-
trary to the usual complaint which
arises in the country at any suggestion
of increasing taxes, officials declare
there is a marked note of patriotism in
the word from the country at this time,
Showing the people are willing to re-
spond to any CALL"
After several days of idIeness while
the various committees mulled over the
various war bills, both house and SEN
ate are now ready to begin freo-f for
all discussion.
ARMY MEASURE FIRST.
The CONSUMPTION army measure will
probably be one of the first bills up.
1t is believed by a majority of leaders
that this bill will go through as Presi-
dent Wilson wants but that it will re-
quire at least two weeks.
A drastic espionage bill Is to be
pressed Immediately. Amendments to
the shipping law giving the govern
ment power to, take over merchant
ships a censorship law, amendments
to the federal reserve act designed to
strengthen the act and increase it's
powers, owing to the fact that much
of the financing of the war will be done
through the medium of reserve banks
and other war measures, are ready for
introduction this week.