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New-York tribune., 1918-12-21
Meehan Turns Out Lights
And Locks Door of Dolan's
Famous Old 'SBeanery' Is No More, and 1t Is To Be
Succeeded by Lunch Room, Says Last of ssBeef-
and'' Servers; Resort of Many Famous Men

store of the same building because
"The Daily Mercury" needed the base
ment tor pressroom. There, on the
street floor, for many years Dolan's
went its serene way over the humping
newspaper presses, until a move was
made to SO Park Row Tie menu and
the policy of the establishment con-
tinued the same. The only innovation
that one might consider ornate that
did not exist in the old place was a
tiled floor. That was why the sawdust
was introduced.
No Key to the Door
1t was said of Dolan's that the KEY
was thrown away when the "beanery'
was opened. And so it was, for when
the old founder of the institution died
1T was necessary to send a locksmith
to TIT new key to the door which was
closed out of respect 10 the dead
Johnnie" Meehan succeeded his un-
Gle to the ownership of the shop, and
then Peter J. Meehan was the .'water
boy" although as a fact he was man
Meehan was a master carver and he
could dole out beans with such accu-
racy that 1T was said the number of
beans on the plate never differed more
than two.
"Johnny' Meehan was dcntiicd with
rlanv political and civic activities, and
about the walls of the "beanery" hung
many certificates of membership, most
OF them honorary" in various organi-
cations. lie also was turfman for a
time and was the owner of "Mechanus"
and "Dolando,' which, on every start
carried the money of all Park Row
players.
Peter J. Succeeds Johnnie"
"Johnnie" Meehan died six wears ago
and his brother Peter j. Meehan sue
ceeded him. Dolan's moved soon after
that to the Nassau Street address
where it saw it's finish yesterday.
Mr.. Meehan said that the portrait of
Big Tim" Sullivan that hung on the
wall would go to Lieutenant Summers.
of the 7th Precinct, brother-in-law
of the dead politician; Lieutenant
Billy Kennel, the Mayors police
guard, VIII receive the pen and ink
sketch of himself, while other friends
VIII receive mementoes of the passing
Of the establishment
But there are some things on the
walls here,' said a1eehan, (which I
would not part with for all the world
They viii be mine"
Mr.. Meehan explained that he sold
his place to Unger Brothers, who. he
wanted it understood, would not CON
duct "beanery," like Dolan's, but a
bakery and lunch room.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21
Five Held i'm Mail Iheie

Postoffice Inspectors Polllts,, i've
and Schaeffer Yesterday srress' -, Pest
temporary clerks emp loyed py pgys,dling
master Patten to expedite the-aS the aS' them
of Christi mail and cnsEsas lss mails
The prisoners. slT who NscribSsd SaoIosfs IsSS
selves as Paul Roth, Louis cceoIdblst'
Charles Teitonbaum. Charles W befcrs
and Leon Hirch, were arralgnssJG;, nssJG;,ebeocs
United States Commissioner furtaer
and held in 81 600 bail each i''
hearing. co,dbls.t
who were employed in the oi3 c;.v - Bs
rostofice, now known as the E,y ESr,.yoscss'
Station. are charged BY ~ Hse7 sever
James Doran, with steai''s sA;,h 81
packages containing jewe'rF - - r.
been mailed by Maiaen taHa ~ s-ss
ether two men. vao ssssas
tions, are also accused o. E
packages containing jeweiry'
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21
Hotel Mems Squab Feast
Brings Back JoIlity Days

. The war is officially over, so far as
broadway and similar all-night thor
oughfares are concerned. Parties NAV
now be as gay as the patrons finances
permit, and conviviality has ceased to
be suspected of lack of patriotism.
Return of the JOY that is unconfned
was signalized between midnight and
O'Clock yesterday morning by a
"baby SQUAD supper" at which 800 visit
ing hotel men were guests of August
Silz. overtlowing the banquet hall of
the Park Avenue Hotel.
Following a dinner without stint or
limit at the Waldorf Astoria, the
SQUAD supper was a record breaker for
iolity, and brought before the war
days back to every mans memory.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21
Accused of Cruelty

Mrs. Julia Half. of 1876 Rector Street
Union Course, Queens. was arrested
Yesterday, accused of boiling the hands
OF two children as punishment for some
trlfilng offence. The children, Baroara
Haynes, four years old, and SCHUYLER
DAVIS. five, were "boardcd out" with
Mrs. Haf by an institution. Their
hands were severely burned. They were
taken to st. Mary's Hospital, Jamaica.
According 20 the police Mrs Half
was busy n her kitchen when the
their hands INTO a kettle Of boiiin.s
mateF Tia, was bubbling or the stove.
lhen, seeing that they ware in intense
pam she summoned an ambulance.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21
DAIRY President Held
On Charge Of Arson

An outgrowth of the inquiry into
the cost Of milk was the arrest yester-
cay in this city Of Jacob Smith. presi-
cent of Smith Brothers & Suffin Mix
company. s1S East Eleventh Street.
IT IS charged that Smith set fire to
'ne company's creamery at Cato, n. Y,
en- December 4. The plant was insured
Tor s12,600 1t is alleged that Smith
vas the sole owner of the concern
until last May, when he brought his
brothers and a few stockholders in
and caused it to be incorporated.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21
Teachers Pay Boost Lost

Efforts on The part Of the Board Of
Education to increase salaries of teach
ers IN other grades besides 81 and b.
were blocked by the Board Of Estimate
at its meeting yesterday.
-, The Board of Education asked that
the N,749,300 appropriated for in
creasing salaries of teachers in grades
mentioned be released to enable the
board to raise salaries of teachers in
other grades.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21
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hla1IlsE - 5 >RlEEFS E:!!!:'

Colonel II. c. Booz, until recently on the
stan OF General W. W. Atterbury in France,
described American railway work in France
in an address at the United Engineering So
ceties Building
Joseph Bruno, who was arrested in New
ark, N. j., as one Of the burglars who en-
tered a produce store in Barclay Street De
ccnhcr u. has been held in $4,000 hail for
eNtradition to New York
The Commercial Gable Company will ac-
ccpt cable messages in plain English or
French" for transmission to serbia 'subiect
to censorship and senders risk"
Plans for the welcome Of 100000 Brooklyn
soldiers returning from war were discussed
hawes to Charles jerome Edwards at the
Brooklyn Club.
Havelocf Synineton, sixty-one years old
IA, nas been adludged lncompetcnt to manage
his estate of more than S45cO0 and com
mltted to Sanford Hall, Flushing, Queens.
Ottiie Kock, a public school teacher in
Jersey City. died from fumes from leaky
gas range at her home, 1oi spetman Ave
nuc, Jersey City
=, lgnatz Yesowitz, who escaped from the
Mineola Jail Wednesday, WIS to have taken
the three other prisoners with him. but for
got them.
Lieutenant Clarence Macomher surgeon a.
fied :, Camp Mills was killed when a team
OF runaway mules ran INTO his ambulance.
Mrs. Minnie E. Weed and Mrs. Jeannettc
=. Mussen. executives of the estates of
Their husbands, who were killed in the NAL
none Street tunnel wreck. have obtained per
mission 70 settle with the Brooklyn Rand
transit for $4,000 and SIS o0N rcspe,{ivelv
Prison reform will be discussed at y a.
terence at ! p. M, January s. at the ho,n,s
OF Adoph Lewisohns SSl Fifth Avenue.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

Colonel H. c. Booz until recently on the
staf1 of General W. W, Atterbury in France,
described American railway work in France
III an address at the United Engineering So
ceties Building.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

hoy lyler alias Robert H Phillips
who been Rogues Gallery % ~
taller OF the two hghwamen who Brooklyn SAVINGS
Bank Killed bank officials
Dody who bandits made the identification 7
ogues Gallery description Tys height five
nche weight ~ pounds; build medium; eyes brown e
his left Of thumb; another ca ON
side Of his t. are aod on tho r;
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

Havelock SyminGton, sixty-one years old.
has been adiudged incompetont to manage
his estate of more than $4,000 and COM
mitted to Sanford Hall, Flushing. Queens.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

Plans for the welcome of 100000 Brooklyn
soldiers returning from war were discussed
at at dinner given by Captain w. Gerald
aawes to Charles Jerome Edwards at the
Brooklyn Club.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

Ottiie kock. public school teacher in
Jersey City, died from fumes from leakv
gas range at her home, 1oi spetman Ave
nue., Jersey City
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

The Commercial Gable Company will ac-
cccpt cable messages in plain English or
french for transmission to Serbia Subject
to censorship and senders risk
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

Mineola Jail Wednesday, was to have TAKEN
the three other prisoners with him, but for
got them ' ~ 80
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

Joseph Bruno, who was arrested in New
ark, N. j., as one Of the burglars who en-
tered produce store in Barclay Street De-
ccinher u. has been held in $4,000 bail for
eNtradition 10 New York
New-York tribune., 1918-12-21

Lieutenant Clarence Macomher, surgeon a.
ied :, camp Mills' was killed when a team
OF runaway mules ran into his ambulancs
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
FOUR STATES DRY OUT OF
SEVEN VOTING.

CHICAGO, Nov. November
fifth Was day of VICTORIES A.
LONG THE ENTIRE PROHIBI-
TION BATTLE FRONT. OF the
seven states voting on statewide
Prohibition four went dry. Thirty
two, or two-thirds of the forty
eight states are now in the dry col
umn. Three wet states elected dry
legislatures that will ratify. The
Rominger bill exempting wine and
beer was defeated in California.
Though attacked by every force
that stands against genuine demo-
cracy. Randall, the Prohibition
Congressman, was elected for the
third time by 1900 majority. Cald
erwood made phenomenal run in
Minnesota. The campaigns of Miss
Rankin, Miss Martin, and Mrs. r.
vine revealed gratifying strength.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
BIG NAVY FIRST BRITISH
POLICY

LONDON, Nov "a. -Outcroppmgs
of British public opinion during the
last few days and expressions by
members of Parliament since its adj
journment indicate that concern for
the maintenance of British sea
power is more genuine and wide
spread than is the belief in making
impossible another world war.
While the British pacifist minor
ity is endeavoring conscientiously
to encompass the reduction of arm
aments as the first step toward the
creation of League of Nations,
the British jingoes are preparing to
notify the world in unmistakable
terms that Britannia rules the
seas and figures on keeping right on
in the wave ruling business, regard
less Of what other nations think.
Another large section of British
public opinion is voicing the view
that the armistice was granted pre-
maturely, for political effect in the
United States and here.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
THANKSGIVING MEET

The following girls registered at
the Luzerne for supper Thanksgiv-
ing. Ress Trahern, "Pug" FELTON,,
"Sue" Trahern, Mandy Teter,
Ruth Smythe, "Hezzy" Rohrbough,
"Slim Robinson "Kutch" Branden-
burg, "Radie Rohrbough, Carol
Thompson, BOOT" Ballah, La Vern
Blatchford, nellie Keim. Judging
from the number "13" this crowd
was not afraid of the "Hoodoo.'
Probobly each of the young ladies
carried "the left hind foot of grave
yard rabbit" The Luzerne resound
ed for several hours with the hilar-
ious laugh of good times emphasized
by a good feed of the historic tur-
key to which they all did justice
It's an even bet that the proprietor
registered no profit from this deal
yet he still insists that he hopes
they will come again.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
FOOD RULINGS

Wish to announce the following
telegram: Sugar certificate plan
will be discontinued after Dec. LIST
with provision that manufactures and
dealers limit their purchases to
thirty days supply until free arrival
of raw sugar expected in January.
This thirty days restriction will be
automatically Cancelled Jan. thirty
first.
Notify Immediately interested
trades in your county and give wide
publicity. Signed Trotter.
am taking this means to give the
required information to the public
and dealers in general.
You are now limited to four lbs.
of sugar per person per month. Sub
stitutes are no longer required to be
sold with flour, yet we as patriot
ic people must save to help feed the
world.
The Food Administration is now
inaugurating the greatest food cam
paign yet known in the history OF
the world. Look out for it and put
your shoulder to the wheel and give
big push. By the closing of the
war more than 200,000,OO0 peoples
are asking for bread besides the al
lies to whom we have already prom
ised 17,500,Oo0 tons of food stuffs
this year. We cannot comprehend
what this means-the amount is SC
vast.
We saved to win the war, we are
now asked to save to win the world
No one will try to force you to save
but you are asked to save on YOU
own violation as a patriot and
lover Of mankind-to alleviate tn
suffering of helpless women AM
children--many of whom mus
starve in spite of all that can b
4 done to save them.
Respectfully,
e. A. HUNT
/ County Food Administrator.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
SAVE AS NEVER BEFORE.

The reconstruction period, how
ever. is ahead of us. Considerable
conservation and saving will be nee
essary FOR some time to come to en-
able the Government to bring home
the 100000 American troops that
have helped to turn the tide a.
gainst Germany and it's allies. Con
siderable funds will also be needed
to reconstruct devastated Europe
and to bring it back to what it was
before the outbreak of the world
war. The Government is just as
much in need of funds now as it
was before Germany surrendered its
arms to Marshall Foch and the
Allies.
Some people are Of the impress
ion that now that the war is over,
they need no longer keep up their
payments on Liberty Bonds and
continue the purchase of War Saw
ings and Thrift Stamps. The pres
emit issue of War Stamps is still to
be disposed of, and a 1919 issue OF
Victory Stamps" is now being pre-
pared One, or perhaps two, more
Loans will be necessary.
The work of the War Savings anc
Liberty Loan Committees will be cor
tinued, and it is imperative that al
organizations continue the splendid
work they have performed since th'
outbreak Of the war, until announce
ment is made by the Government
that the campaign in behalf of tn
sale of Government securities b.
discontinued Robert L. Archer
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
WILL TEACH NATURAL GAS
CONSERVATION In SCHOOLS

Because of the seriousness Of the
situation in West Virginia, where a
shortage in natural gas for domes-
tic purposes is occurring due to the
enormous demands made upon the
natural gas industry by other indus
tries who were manufacturing war
materials, and because the coal
shortage has turned other industries
in that state toward the use Of ma
tural gas, arrangements for the
teaching of conservation of natural
gas in every Public School in the
towns where it is used have just
been completed by the United States
Fuel Administration.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
THE INFLUENZA SITUATION.

The country Districts are hard hit
with the epidemic at this writing.
r. 8 reports indicate at least 100
cases, while r. has about the same
number. Other rural districts are
equally as bad many of these COM
munities are handicapped for want
of medical service and nursing. 1t
looks as though many of these sec
tions win have to appeal for help
unless the situation improves in the
near future.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05

CHARLESTON Nov. 30th-Res
trictions with regar to the sale Of
goods and the employment of labor
during the Christmas season have
been lifted it was announced by the
State Council of Defense.
"A number of inquiries have been
received during the past week con-
corning the suspension of the res
friction regulations" said Secretary
Jesse v. Sullivan.
The following message from the
acting director of the Council of
National Defense is explanatory of
the ruling:
Before the Armistice the Council
of National Defense, composed of
the Secretaries of War, Navy, In
terror, Agriculture Commerce and
Labor, entered into an agreement
with Representatives of leading in
dustries and retail interests to the
| effect that the sale of Christmas
goods should undergo certain res
trictions with regard to the employ
ment of labor during the Christmas
season and the conservation of trar
sportation and delivery facilities
Certain other agreements were like
wise entered into. The Council Of
National Defense believes that as
one of the steps essential to the raj
| id establishment of normal after
the-war conditions it should and j
hereby does lift its ban in connec
ton with holiday buying in the de
sire to give natural impetus tt
the unemployment Of those normal.
engaged in the production of holi
day material and in the holida.
trade. The Council is further i'm
4 PEELED to this decision by reason 0
the necessity ow confronting us t
get our military forces and mum
ton factory workers back to the or
binary pursuits of life with tn
. least possible shock in making tn
change"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05

Because of conditions arising out
of the epidemic of influenza, the ex-
ecutive committee of the West Vir-
ginia Education Association has post
poned the date of the convention at
Wheeling (the 4Sth annual meet
ing) from November 27-29 to Dec
ember 1928. The sessions will be-
gin at p. m. December &c and close
at noon December %. Before MAX
ing this order the committee confer
red with a number of other school
pco9le, including State Superinten-
dent Shawkey.
WAITMAN BARRIE, President.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
EARL ICE KILLED IN FRANCE.

Even though we know the price
of war-The news of the passing of
our friends always comes as a
shock. The announcement Tuesday
evening that Everett Earl Ice, son
of Martin Ice, Of Stringtown, had
been killed in France, Nov. came
as surprise. Earl had been across
for some time and while recent
letters indicated he was in the thick
Of the fight it was hoped he was
safe. Earl was well known to the
people of this community and was
well liked by all who knew him. Our
sympathy goes out to those whose
hearts bleed with grief. For the
enc who will not return.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
THOUSANDS OF WEST VIRGIN
FANS TO JOIN FARM BUREAUS

The joint proclamation Of Goven-
or Cornwell and State Superinten-
dent Shawksy setting aside the
week Of December End to 9th os
.sFarm Bureau Week. and calling on
every citizen and every organization
Of the State to lend their energies
to the strengthening Of the county
farm bureau organizations Of the
state, forcibly directs attention 70
the aims and work Of these organ
izations now recognized as being 50
important to the welfare Of both ru-
raj and city population and it is be-
l;eved the week will result in thu
addition Of many thousands to th'
present membership during thu
weeks drive.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
BRITISH EMPIRE GETS HER
>. GRAIN FROM ARGENTINA

WASHINGTON, Dec 3.-Negotia-
tions between Argentina and Great
Britain and France for the delivery of
Argentina s. great grain crop to those
two countries have been about con-
cluded, according to official informa-
ton reaching Washington today.
In order to facilitate payment Of
the crops the Argentina government
it is said, has offered to loan the Brit
ish Empire ad French governments
s24O 100000 for two years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
SUGAR BAN REMOVED

WASHINGTON, Dec. b., Restric-
tions on the purchase of sugar for con
sumption in homes and public eating
places were removed tonight by the
food administrator. Increase in the
supply Of Louisina cane and western
beet sugar and expectation that the
Cuban crop will begin to arrive soon
permitted abandonment of the sugar
ration system,th administrator said.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

At a stated communication Of Be-
lington Lodge, No 1875, Ancient
Free and accepted Masons helt ut
their Lodge room on Monday eve
ming November rs, A d. 1918, A.
L. 5918, the undersigned committee
was appointed to draft suitable res
olutions upon the death Of Brother
John Kramer.
Whereas, We have just passed
through the greatest and most ter
rible war the world has ever seen,
in which brave men gave up their
lives for the defense of the Union
and for the protection and help for
our Allies across the sea, whose
cause was that Of making the world
better and Of advancing the King
dom of our God among all togues,
Of causing the crowned heads Of the
Old World to know and TO see that
their days of rule is fast coming to
and end; and
Whereas, This was has made
many homes of our fair land places
of mourning by the taking away by
the bullets Of the enemy some of
our bravest and best young men, we
as Lodge, have suffered the loss
ii the person Of our deceased bro
Their, John Kramer, whose atten-
dance at our communications were
punctual and whose fellowship made
him jewel whose bright light will
be missed at our meetings, and
more SO when his comrades in arms
have returned among us. That he
was a brave soldier and died facing
his enemy and in the thickest of the
fight; that he never shrked a duty
in the service, but was ever ready
for whatever his lot, makes us feel
proud that he was one Of us. We
feel deeply our loss. We reach out
the hand of sympathy to his par
ents and relatives; therefore be it
| Resolved that we bow in humble
! submission to the will Of our Great
Grand Master in His taking from
our circle our beloved Brother, and
! we feel that he is now paying due
obedience to the Grand Master Of
the Universe in that Lodge where
all good Masons should endeavor to
go. His golden star is on our SER
vice flag, and his memory will ever
be bright in our minds and hearts
as time goes on.
Resolved, That we most tenderly
ask his father, mother, brother and
sister to accept the sincere sympa-
thy of every member of our Lodge,
and while we weep with them, our
! faces light up with the recollection
that our Brother and their son and
brother made the Great Sacrifice
: bravely, valiantly and in the fear OF
our Great Grand Master. The sor-
row of this family is our sorrow
Our tears mingle with theirs.
Resolved, That as a slight token
E to the memory of our deceased Bro
Their that the Altar, and Working
q Tools Of this Lodge be draped in
mourning for the period Of thirty
days; that the Secretary TRANSCRIPTS
! these resolutions on the Records o.
J. the Lodge; that a. copy hereof b
: sent under seal to the father AND
t mother Of the deceased, and cop,
k furnished the local papers Of thu
: county with the request that the.
: publish the same. "a
Respectfully submitted,
n JOHN T.. REGER,
y ID. r. KEYSER,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05
DINNER PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Scrimgeour
gave dinner party on the evening
of Nov. 22nd in honor Of Ralph
Teter who was home from Fort
Sam Houston on q furlough The
guests Of the evening were Miss
Jessie Snodgrass Of Clarksburg.
Zeta, Gail and Ralph Teter. A most
delightful evening was spent by those
present. rs
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-05

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Nov 20
4-Lemuel B. Spaun, State Director
of the United States employment
service for West Virginia, received
today a message from Nathan A.
Smythe, assistant director of the
employment service, announcing that
efforts would be made to encourage
the returning soldier to return to
the farm.