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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
PATRIOTIC MINERS TO SERVE
ON PRODUCTION COMMITTEES

WASHINGTON, d. C. Aug. G.
In order to supply leaders for an in
tensive campaign for increased Bit
luminous coal production the United
States Fuel Administration is appoint
in each Of the producing districts
throughout the country manic serve
as Production Manager for his dis
trict. At each mine a committee of
six, to be known as theProduetion
Committee of the IT, S. FuelAdminis-
tration will be formed; these men
representing the mine workers; three
men the mining company.
The duties of the production COM
mittees will be to stimulate patrio-
tism; to set a good example of pa
triotic industry; to arrange for local
meetings at which patritism and in-
creased production alone shall be, dis
cussed. 1t is the task of the pro-
duction committee to make known the
fact there must be a large increase
in tonnage if the United States is
not to fail in its war work 1t will
also make clear that it is theduty of
every mine worker to work the full
prescribed hours during six days each
week; to pass upon the reasons for
absence, short hours worked or any
other couses that may have resulted
in a loss of tonnage
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
STANDARD OIL TANK
STEAMER SUNK BY SUB

HALIFAX, N. s., Aug. 5.-The
Standard Oil Company's tank steamer
Louis Blanchet was torpedoed and
sunk forty miles west of this port to-
day after a thrilling three hours
battle with German submarine.
The crew took to their small boats
where they were shelled by the sub
marine but escaped without being hit.
The chief cook and the chief steward
of the tanker, however, were killed
when the explosion of the Germans
torpedo smashed the steamers stern.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
LITTLE GIRL BROWNS
WHILE BATHING IN
RIVER AT ELKINS

A distressing accident occurred
shortly after 2 O'clock Tuesday after
noon just below the Coal & Iron
bridge when Blanche Heatherly, aged
16, youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison Heatherly was drowned
while swimming with a number of
boy and girl companions. The little
girl who was quite good swimmer
evidently stunned herself while div
ing, as bruises on her nose and face
would indicate. No one saw her dis
appear, but probably two or three
minutes after her disappearance
bubbles were noticed on the top of the
water and small boy remarked t.aat
some one must have drowned.
Other children swimming nearby paid
no attention to the boy, until some
minutes later an older boy while wad-
ing in the water stepped upon the
girls body. She was Immediately
brought to the river bank and
phyicians summoned. DR.. Hall was
first to arrive on the scene and at
tempted to restore respiration, first
aid methods having been administrat-
ed by some of the older boys in the
party. DIR. Fredlock also arrived soon
afterwards and assisted DR.. Hall, but
life was evidently extinct when the
body was removed from the water.
The unfortunate little girl was
popular with her playmates and her
untimely end has cast a gloom of
sadness over her large circle of
friends.-The Elkins Inter- Mountain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
NAVY ENLISTMENT NOW
TOTAL 40. 900 MEN

WASHINGTON, Aug 8.-Exten
sion Of the draft system to tie navy
is not regarded as necessary at this
time by the Navy Department, Rear
Admiral Palmer, chief of the Bureau
of Navigation, told the Senate Mill
tary Committee today. The navy has
practically allmen it needs and that
enlistment would not be affected by
changing the army ages.
Enlistments in the Navy now total
approximately 100000 men, said Ad-
miral Palmer, who represented Sec
rotary Daniels before the committee
in response GA request that re-
preventative of the Navy advise the
committee regarding the ACCESSIBILITY
of amending the pending administra-
ton man-power bill so as to apply
the draft system alike to the army
and navy.
Admiral Palmer explained that en-
listments in the navy just now are
principally to provide crews for the
merchants marines and that about
100000 men have been accepted for
that purpose, Even if the present
hill Is enacted, he said that the Navy
would have no difficulty in recruiting
$4,000 men a month for the merchant
marine and for other proposes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

EAST PORT, Maine, Aug. 3.-The
crew of nine men from a lumber
laden four-masted schooner were
landed at Grant Manan, M. b., today.
The men reported that their vessc!
was sunk by submarine Last night,
while between Briar Island and Grand
Manan.
Grand Manan Island is miles east
of the eastern extremity of Maine and
Briar Island, M. s., is 35 miles suth-
east of Grand Manan on the easter
side of the Bay of Fundy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE VESLE, Aug. French
peasants found by American soldiers
in cave near Vile Savoye just
south of the Vesle had been told by
the Germans that if the Americans
discovered them, the men would be
killed and the women mistreated. The
Germans gave the peasants letter
dated Fisnes, August 2, addressed t.
French army headquarters and pur-
porting to be signed by 'The Artil-
lery Commander" The letter said
in part. eve have received the an
nouncement from airplanes. Thanks.
We are not Russians however"
A reference to the American
trops was contained in the letter and
was written in French, 1t said
ado not count on the Americans.
They will be your masters. Ger
many has so many soldiers that you
will never win by force of arms, On
the other hand Germany is ready to
mage peace with France at any time.
France is her enemy which merits it
the most"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
DRAFT AGE TO BE
MADE FROM Is TO As
New Army Bill Embodying These
Ages Were Recommended
BY Secretary Baker

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-secre-
fary Baker recommend that the draft
ages be made from 18to45 years.
This was announced today Ex-senator
Chamberlain, chairman Of the Mihtay
Committee, following conference
with the Secretary. Senator Cham
berlian said the new army bill en-
bodying these ages had been com
pleted by Secretary Baker and would
be introduced simultaneously in both
houses Of Congress Monday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
FOUR BOYS ARRESTED
FOR PROFANITY

-Four boys were arrested today by
Geo. No. Price oAief=ofzpoliess4.fer
using profane language while in
bathing in the river above bridge
They were fined $500 and cost, and
were ordered to Jail by Mayor
.Viquesney until they could pay their
fine.
The boys were Harry Kittle, Bartie
Yeager, Harry Hill and Carl Taylor,
all of this city
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

LONDON, Aug. German troops
are fighting despartely tonight to
make temporary stand on the Vesle
River, between scissors and Rheinms.
Their stiffened resistance has slowed
down General Foch's forces, already
fatigued by eighteen days of hard
campaigning, but the allied counter
offensive has not been checked.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
RESULTS OF PRIMARIES
IN THE COUNTY
Ell<ins Leads Highland for u. $.
Senate On Republican Ticket
Watson Leads Chiffon On
Democrat Ticket.

The results Of Tuesdays primaries
in Barbour county gives Davis Elkins
for U. S. Senate 600, Virgil L, High
land S07; Jos. Gains 81; and Jas.
Hughes 1877.
For Congress w. 4. George, 922;
Geo. M. Bowers, 1874. For Legislator
"A. 7. Shomo, TO; and W. A. Street,
$50.
G.. w. Watson for U. S. Senate
1914, w. f. Chiffon, 1872, Democrat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
SUBMARINE SINKS. AMERI-
CAN STEAMER "MERAK'

NEW YORK, Aug. Authorization
that the American steamship Merak,
1924 tons gross was sunk by Ger
man submarine off Cape Hatteras on
Tuesday night was received today in
marine insurance circles here. One
small boat containing Is members of
the crew is still unaccountcd for.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Durham and
little daughter, of Jackson county,
Mrs. Sallie Durham and Noah Dun
ham, of Taylor county, were here
Tuesday the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Isaac Durham.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

Henry Monahan and VIM. Taylor
George have bought the large three
story building on the corner of Grin,
avenue and Bridge street, of Floyd
Teter. This building is fine bust
ness location and one Of the best
structers in the city.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

WASHINGTON, Aug. Sinking
of the small unarmed Merak by a
German submarine off the coast of
North Carolina was reported today
tc the Navy Department. No details
were given.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

WASHINGTON, Aug 7-Seven
army casualty lists issued today con
tanned 722 names and Marine corps
list of 292 names, total of LOLA, the
largest yet fer one day. Deaths
numbered $50. Two army lists were
issued last night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

PARIS, Aug Marshal Foch's
troops won at three points today-on
the centre and both TANKS of the
Vesle line, between scissors and
Rheims.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Altman Stalnaker,
Misses NJ. e. Clothier and Sevva Will
moth, Mrs. Aims, and Mrs. B. E. Will
moth motored to Philippi Saturday
evening.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
WATER COMPANY GET
INCREASE or WATER RATES


A meeting OF The Public Service
Commission of West Virginia, held
on the goth day Of July, A. d. 1918.
Case No G66.
Cosumers Heat Light, Water &
Power Company, Application to
change rates.
This proceeding came on this day
to be finally heard upon petition OF
applicant duly verified, and filed on
the 10Th day of December, 1917; up
on certificates showing the publication
Of order and service Of notice upon
it's consumers, in accordance with tho
order Of CHS Commission entered
herein on said 18TH day Of December,
1917; upon protest filed by the City
Of Belngton, a municipal corporation.
and upon the report of II. b, Nease,
Statsician for the Commission
Upon consideration whereof, for
reasons appearing to the Commission
it is of opinion to and doth order as
follows:-
That the said Consumers Heat,
Light, Water & Power Company be,
and it is hereby, authorized to
change the rates now charged by It
SO that the rates to be charged, eff
fective July /, 1918, shall be as fol-
lows:.--
Kitchen, $500 per year.
Bath tubs, $500
bath tubs, each additional, $2Oo
Lavatory, $500
"Lavatory, each additional, $1.Oe
Water closets, $500
sWater closets each additional, $500
Stores, $1,000.
Stables or -private-one faucet,
$500
utomibile-Private-f washing, $500
Hose connection fer sprinkling, $500
Power tubs, $500
Barber shop, first chair, $500
Barber Shop, each additional chair,
$500
"Private use only.
Continuous flowing fixtures not
allowed fat rates. Minimum monthly
rate, $100 per month.
First hydrants, $4,000 per year.
City to pay expense or cost or
changing and hydrants after same
have been installed in the first in
stance by and at the expense Of said
Company.
Brick, 10 cents per 1000. Stone,
6 cents per perch. Plastering, ~
cents per 100 yds. Concrete, 3 cents
per square.
Water Meter Rates
First 10000 gallons, 40 per 1000 gal.
Z, Next 10000 gallons, .35 per 1000 gal.
Next 10000 gallons, 80 per 1000 gal.
Next 10000 gallons, rs per 1000 gal
: Next 100 900 gallons, 20 per 1000 gal.
Next 2O0, 900 gallons, .15 per 1,OO0gal.
Next 100000 gallons, 10 per 900 gal.
Minimum charges, $1.00 per month.
But these rates shall not become
effective unless the applicant shah
| file with the Commission, in duplicate,
tariffs in accordance with the rates
authorized herein, including it's rules
and regulations.
A copy.
Teste: r.. B. BERNHEIM.
Secretary
Above action was complete susprise
to the citizens Of the town; it was
thought that they would get hear
ing before any action was taken but
from above it appears that the raise
in rates is beyond protest.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

Minniss and James Rosenbergcr, of
Tairmont, were here Sunday the
guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. Rosenberger.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
AMSTERDAM, Aug 5.-"Spare ms

AMSTERDAM, Aug 5.-"Spare nay
wife and my innocent, unhappy chill
dren," was the last request of Mich
olas Ronlanoff just before he was ex-
ecuted, the Moscow correspondent Of
the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger' telegraphs
his paper. The ex-Czar added.
May my blood preserve Russia
from ruin!"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

PARIS, Aug. 6.-Louis j. Malvy,
former Minister of the Interior, was
found guilty today of holding com
munica ton with the enemy, and sem
tened to five years Punishment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
I'M THE AISNE-MARNE FRONT

ON THE AISN E-MARNE FRONT,
Aug. Under an inferno of sharp
mel and machine gun fire and waves
of gas, the Americans forced their
way over the Vesle River last night
and early this morning. Rain vary
ing at times from a drizzle to down
pour, drenched the battlefield
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

Miss Edra Ballah left Saturday for
Jenningston for few days visit with
relatives.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08
NEW SCHEDULE

Beginning Sunday August 18th
passenger train in the afternoon will
leave at 3:05 instead of 80.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

Above action was complete susprise
to the citizens Of the town; it was
thought that they would get hear
ing before any action was taken but
from above it appears that the raise
in rates is beyond protest.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

BELINGToN, W. VA, THURSDAY, AUGUST s. 1915
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-08-08

roR rHE IMPROVEMENT BURLINGTON AAp
ANpoEvELopsnEsr or ESARRoua couNry
The evening herald., 1918-06-29
FRENCH, ITALIANS AND
BRITISH VALIANTLY HOLD
NEWLY CAINEDPOSITIONS

POSITIONS taken from the Germans by the French Friday along the
vital the line southwest of have been
by the These
the other which about miles
pulsed by the French according the official issued by the
office at Paris The French lines have been held intact
The Italian southwest Rheims the heights Of Bgny who last
week gaany held their by the
pud the after they had succeeded
oothoId in their lines.
captured the French which
the French have
Apremon This position has been held by American and
probable General Pershngs involved the fighting there
situated ST Mhe and like Secheprey
the has been the desperate
the Germans.
No German attacks against the positions taken Friday by the
British the Lys reported The British
than 400 in
The evening herald., 1918-06-29
FOURTH OF JULY is DECLARED
FRENCH LEGAL HOLIDAY BY
PARIS HOUSE OF DEPUTIES
lBy Associated Press J

Paris june (bccrl shouts of enthusiasm greeted
hc made the chamber deputies this after
that the Fourth of july would bc regarded legal French
holiday All party lines obrratcd and the paudits
Unanimous from all parts of the amphithcatcr II Of
tHC most Impressive dcuous r#oIs that had been ia the
French chamber deputies the beginning Of the
ForwgIurd thai the motion would occupy the first place
the order o h" day the deputies had gathered in larger
hs ;hu the beginning of hostiles with the
possible exception of M" ashagc June when Premier
Ccmcnco made his famous speech regarding the German often
.iyc ON She Chrwu Do> lam"y
Premier Ccmouccu present when the session opened
Maurice Dauour secretary appropriation Of the chamber of
Gcpuic presented the resolution asking that the French people
unite in celebrating the American holiday, aud said
ia the duty Of France tell her American friends you
celebrate your Independence day July the fourth Hence
forth, shall likewise celebrate that date tolen of
lIatcfual and iudi>>uluhr friendship "
great cheering. the chamber decided refrain from
holding session july T.
Deputy Henry Frnkul lioalou, chairman of the inter
allied parliamentary conferences. said
the first American soldier dismbdrkCd ON
shores are approximately million in France and
that the American effort will not be limited to five mil
lion fighting men
President Wilson's caused storm Of
applause
This first that the French chamber of deputies
has been unanimous question in its whole history said
socialist deputy the Associated Press He is known
the most bitter opponents of the Cemenoeau ministry but
added:
when America mentioned parties disappear and there
remains only France
The evening herald., 1918-06-29
Past Year Has Been Period of Ex
pense Hardly Dreamed of Ten
Years Ago; Government Closes
Books for the Year
IN TIME OF PEACE ANNUAL
EXPENSE A BARE BILLION
Expenditures for Current Month
Alone Are 1,5OO, ,OOO, 900; Allies
Arc Advanced $236, 900, 900 Dur.
ing June.
~ Aa.n-lAtrn rnrsa

washington juno 'H Tho gov
ornmcu' today closed its books fur
the fiscal year just ending the first
ml fiscal year in tho war and Mon
day will open new annual records.
fn government financial history tho
year viii GO down as period ut on
pcnsc hardly dreamed oi decad"
ago. More than $4,000. .Oo"ouo is
the actual outlay since July /. i'lG
60 meet the multitude OF big bills
run up for the army. ia" navy. all
other government activities aud the
needs uf IN, allies for American loans
to finance purchases "f war materials
iu this country lu peace times, the
government spent loss than $1,000
100000 annually
with addition of the $1,000, 100000
which the government spent In the
three month. uf war preceding this
fiscal vcar the wars cost BOO money
20 date has been Sl3.NnU, 1000. War
activities now drain about 100000"
q day from the nations public treas
ury, aud In June the running CN-
pcnscs were greater than ever bforu.
Including estimate fur the last two
uays ut tho month nut set recorded.
expenditure for June were about
$I,5uU. .ouU, 600 ORDINARY war ga
pcnsos Tor tho month amount to about
I.grN. .nuu. 900 % new high record and
paN Nmcuts tu ullIrs were approximate
ly s2&G. 600 UuU.
The evening herald., 1918-06-29
AS Many More May Have Been
Injured When Large Structure
Collapses and Drops on Market
and Grocery Store.
EDIFICE GIVES WAY WHILE
WoRKMEN ARE REMoDELING
Fire Breaks Shortly After the
Crash, and Desperate Efforts
Are Made 20 Reach Persons
Calling for Help in Ruins.
az ASSOCIATED rsGas

Sioux City, Ia. June 20. \
score of person, are believed 10
have been killed and as many more
injured this afternoon VIII the
three story structure known "a,
the Oscar Rulf building collapsed
and fell on meat market and
grocery store.
A number Of those injured were
taken from the debris shortly at
ter the accident occurred and were
hurried to hospitals. Fireman
called from every department in
the city to fight the fire which
broke out after the building fell,
wcra working desperately 10 reach
persons calling for help from the
ruins
The building. ono of the oldest
M the city, collapsed Will" work
men were engaged in rcmo'"l
ing It.
The workmcn Noro lacking mp IN"
the crash came.
oscar Uuif proprietor of the liWi
Pharmacy is reported 10 have been
caught BOO tro RUNS. li' WI" n'Du
talking with Alfred liuusun. aU en-.
pluyo. Just before tho building cui.
lups,d Hanson Is also missing
Bodies or two unknown dead, BURNED
b,,uud recognition. were remove
from On, ruins or the l,aff luIduE
several persons trapped m the
,rumplcd bullinE were reported sul
,o,atup from ammonia r's.
More than a dozen Wlors ln Oh
+ ,mplo, of phi luudry we've holio'"'
tp have been trapped i'm the roar o
the third floor oi tho huiliius VIII
nttlp hope uf rescue Tho 'Ium'
swept through the wreck swiftly "n'
occasionally Wcro was an DNpiosiou
Mrs T. e. Naltcrmir" was r"H
0cd from tlo third fIn"r "' tu'
mulduu hN fire man who
uscoudod ladder which was p.'cr'
against tho ilmHv wall of th' nH.ld
Ing chat remained standing
The evening herald., 1918-06-29
DOTS AND DASEIES

rarso. y D. Tho entire non .,artI-
spu Ticket state and congressional
wa. nominated lu the republican pri-
marIcs of "wednesday
Chicago Edward y Hurley chair
man of ,h, ru.tci states shipping
board announced that tho most inn
portut work for which volunteers
are wanted in the shlppng program is
carrying uu.l ahoaid ships Tho re
cruitiug service of the board say.
1900 men q month ere needed.
Washington National thrift day
wls observed throughout the country
hy the picdg.uG of hundreds of mil
lions Of dollars iu exchange for say
Iug- STAMPS.
Sow YORK ; Tunwp"d Mcnken
president of thc National Security
L"uru, resigned aud charles T. rs
decker Of Now York was elected "a
succeed hiul
Sew York The milling division ui
the United state. food administration
announced % schedule OF 'f1u flour
aud missed t"cd prices which Will go
into effect immediately 40 the mill
throughout the country
Mount Clcmons Mich Lieut. it1,
moud Tciupl,ton of pondlotou. urc.
and Private Edgar sawyer Of Hart
ford. Conn, we're KILLED 10 an air
plan, accident
The evening herald., 1918-06-29
Troops Consist Largely of SAM.
tary Units, but Include Other
Special Organizations, Chief Of
Staff Announces.
FIRST DRAFT UNIT TAKES
UP POSITION IN FRANCE
National Army Division Raised in
New York Now Occupies a Sec.
tor of Western Front, Italians
Advance Piave Line.
~ Assoe,Arrp 'stss

Washington. June %. The
first American troops landed IN
Italy Yesterday, General March,
chief of staff announced today
These are not the cUrcr sent by
General prrshing but consists of
units shipped from this country.
Th" troops consist largely of
sanitary units bu, includ other
special organizations, Grnctal
March explained. On the whole,
however, il is made mp mostly OF
non.combatant units The com.
Blatant troops viii bc sent Iy
General Pershing as previously
announced.
General March had no an.
nounccmcnt to make today Us To
the total number oi troops ship.
ped from thi, country 90 France.
Formal announcement, hc said.
would hc made latr:. Survey
ing the entire battle front, Gen.
cral March said tn situation
could be- said 10 he extremely
favorable to the allies. lie
would make no comment upon
the Indications If an impending
German alta K. The first na.
tional army division has ldEcii
up n sector ~ the trout, Gen
rral March also announced II
is the 18th, raised in New York,
trained at Camp Upton md -
igiBally commanded 10y Mdjcl
General j. franklin Hrll. II
was taken IL. bSr M l"r Major
General John 'ou
Five Americas diNIsinn'
which had been hriI1dcti Will
the British 81 training hav'
been returned - Gc"crai Per
shing'S command wi,n training
completed,
one of these j. -" Both iii
vision, composed oi NunSaS an,
Missouri troops rn.l commando,
by Major General William NJ
Wright. when it lett the Unite,
States.
General March disclosed thd
the official reports from IN
Italian front place the numbr
of AustrianS captured at 1900
= and n large am"u Il of war ma
tcrial, The line of ,h" piavc ha
been entirely restored by th
Italians aud in some places ha
been slightly advanced. Mill
tary opinion. General Mare
% said. found the Austrian attac
faulty, because il was sprca'
D. over so large front a. to mok
, it impossible to carry throug
successfully.