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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-17
Cabinet Officers Speak.


Strong, loyal and viri1e state gov
ernments are absolutely necessary in
times of peace and in times of war,
Secretary Baker of the War Depart
ment said at the conference last night.
The Secretary incidentally said that
local and district draft boards would
be dissolved at the end of the present
month. Informal organizations, how
ever, will be maintained to assist en-
ployment bureaus in their efforts to
find work for returning soldiers, the
head of the War Department said.
Secretary Houston of the Depart
ment of Agriculture urged the gov
Der of men that agriculture in their
respective states can absorb. But Mr..
Houston suggested that it would be
mistake to throw the men indis-
criminately into agricultural pursuits.
Some experience, he said, is essential,
and it would be as well to see that
men who are sent to farms are quail
ifed to do farm work.
States War Aid Appreciated.
Secretary Baker said ibis principal
executives was to express thanks for
the remarkable manner In which state
and local authorities, through de-
fense councils, draft boards and other
officials had carried out the federal
governments wishes throughout the
war and had initiated measures OF
their own.
For Physical Education.
The War Secretary emphasized that
one of the principal functions OF
states hereafter must be Ito rescue
Young men from the situation shown
during the recent mobilization, when
one-third of the drafted men were
found to be- physically undeveloped
Considering the uncertainty of the
future Of the worlds food production,
Secretary Houston said:
Wheat Price Uncertain.
Congress should make available a
revolving fund Of not less than $780,
900, 600 to efreetuate the government
guarantee Of $500 a bushel for wheat.
for we cannot tell at this time what
the real market price viii be q year
from now. It may ba as much as
81. 20, and it may, be az much as so
cents less than the guaranteed Drice. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-17
Opposed to Bolshevism.

The Jews here are largely, social
lists, but are opposed to bolshevism
Also. unlike German socialists. w
are not, ipternationaltsts. It IL NO,
true that Jews acted ~ spies for the
Gsrmaas. It might be remarked that
! (Continued On Second Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-17
WEATHER.

Partly overcast tonight and tomof.
row; not much change in Temperature
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest, 4S, at 2
pm. today; lowest, 81, at Z am. today.
Full report on page 20.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-17

Everybody will want to help these
three old folks. an aged couple and
their sister. all over seventy -fve. who
live together in an <old-fashioned
home. The old ladies do all their fee
Bile strength permits. A small amount
Of sewing has until recently added to
their income. but now rheumatism
Continued On Twelfth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-17

Member Of the Associated Press
TAe Associated Press il exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to It or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-17

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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23

WHEELING, May 21.-L. II.
Keenan,, of Elkins, found guilty by
a jury last Saturday of violating the
espionage act in federal court before
Judge A. G. Dayton, was Monday
afternoon sentenced to tow years in
the federal prison at Atlanta, Georgia
When keenan, was called before court
to hear his sentence, Judge Dayton
asking district attorney Walkr if he
had anything to say.
Mr.. Walker stated that owing to
the assault on keenan, at Ellzins
when he was taken by mob and
tarred and feathered and the alleged
assault committed upon him in the
Randolph county Jail, he felt Kee
an has already paid a penalty for his
deeds and recommended owing to
these circumstances he be given only
two years in prison
Before passing sentence on Keen
an Judge Dayton stated that he was
sorry to hear of the assault on the
defendant at Elkins and that the
parties who assaulted keenan, by
taking the law in their own hands
were no better than the defendant
himself "The authorities of Ran
dolph county did not discharge their
duties if the facts as brought out in
This trial are true, and an effort to
apprehend the parties who assaulted
keenan, should be made" declared
Judge Dayton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
HIGH SCHOOL GIVES
CLAIM ALLOWED"
A SUCCESSFUL PLAY
Given by the Lyceum Literary
Society of the Belington High
School

The play, "Claim Allowed given
by the Lyceum Literary Society of
the Belington High School last Tues
day evening in the auditorium met
the approval of the entire audience
All the characters were first class
and went thru it as if they were
professionals.
The play had an abundance of pa
triotic parts in keeping with the day.
The romance, of course, ended just
right.
Miss Bess Johnson, directress Of
the play Fave reading. Mayor j.
A. Viquesney delivered four min
lutte speech on the Importance Of Red
Cross at this critical hour. Stroth-
er's Orchasttra furnished excellent
music
This play will be given over, Sat-
urday night, May 25th, at the High
School auditorium for the benefit of
the Rcd Cross.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
JOHN HARRIS

John Harris, aged IS years, died
Sunday evening, May 10, 1918, at
the home of his son, Ira Harris, at
Kalamazoo, near Meadowville, Bar
bour county, after an illness of sew
eral months of ailments incident to
advanced age. Mr.. Harris has a
large circle of relatives throughout
this country. Surviving are six sons
George W., and Dee, of Belington;
Euphrates E., of Meadowville; Page
B., of Elkins; Ira, of Kalamazoo;
Elias, of Spencer, and one daughter,
Mrs. Hoy Harsh, of Philippi Fun
eral services at Little Bethel Church,
near Meadowville, Tuesday morning
at II o'clock.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
GALLOWAY

Little Katherine Isner Fe Il and
broke her arm one day last week but
is getting along very nicely now.
o. Z. Harwood and family took
in the Home talent play at Philippi
Friday night.
Ralph Greathuse, Carlton Cook,
Blaine Woodford and Walter Behen
and wife motored to Philippi Thurs
day night. All report good time.
r. P. Reed cur Gen. Manager left
Thursday for his home in Lonacon-
ing He will go from there to Pitts
burgh, where he will go into business
for himself He has made many
friends in Galloway who wish him
good luck in his new field
Riley Bros. are busy putting up
new houses now, they expect to put
up twenty-five this month.
Walter Behen, wife and baby mot
ored to Grafton Saturday and return
ed Sunday night.
Miss Alice Wade, Carl Isner, Stan
ley Torbit and Girls Davis motored
to Grafton Saturday evening.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
MAIL FOR PRISONERS In
GERMAN CAMPS GOES
FREE FROM POSTAL DUTIES

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Ameri-
can prisoners Of war in Germany are
entitled to receive and send letters,
money orders, and valuables, and par
celpost packages weighing not more
than II pounds when intended for
international mail, free from All post
al duties.
Mail should be addressed to the
prisoner of war, giving his rank, the
name of the prison camp where he
is held, if it is known, followed by
Prisoner of War Mail, via New
Work" All such mail should also
bear the name and address Of the
sender.
Parcel-post packages for prisoners
of war in enemy countries may not
be sent by organizations or societies
and only one package month may
be sent. If more are received the
one apparently from the prisoners
next Of kin will be forwarded and the
others held in New York pending
communication with the senders, with
whose consent such excess packages
may be sent to other prisoners of
war who had received no packages
during that month. Lacking this con-
sent, the packages will be returned
to the senders.
Only the following articles may be
included in the packages: Belts not
made Of leather; hair, hand, tooth,
shaving, and shoe brushes; buttons;
hard candy; cigars and cigarettes;
combs; checkers and biscuits; gloves
not made Of leather; handerchiefs;
pocket knives; needles and thead;
pencils and pens; penholders; pins;
pipes; safety razors and blades; sha1-
ing soap, powder or cream; shirts
and scarfs; shoe laces; smoking or
chewing tobacco; toilet soap; socks;
sweaters; tooth powder; paste or
liquid mouth wash; towels; under
wear; personal photographs; period
icals published prior to the beginning
of the war.
Letters ana packages will be sub
ject to careful censorship.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
$1,000 PRIZES TO
BE GIVEN AWAY BY
THE PROGRESSIVE
Twenty Per Cent Commission To
Those Who Fail To Win
A Prize

In this issue of The Progressive
viii be found complete announce
ment of this papers gigantic Profit
Sharing Circulation Building Cam
paign in which $1,000 in prizes and
cash commissions will be given away
absolutely free Saturday July 6, 1918.
If the S885.00 FIVE passenger auto
mobile or any of the other prizes
appeals to you, fill in the entry blank
found on the page advertisement of
this issue and bring or send it to the
campaign Manager of The Pro-
gressive. You then be given COM
plete instructions as to how to pro-
coed, also a supply of printed mat
ter that will enable you to make an
intelligent vote canvass. In each
issue of The Progressive will be found
a vote coupon good for various num-
bers of votes. The coupon today is
good for 800 votes In addition to
newspaper coupon, more votes can be
secured by getting paid in advance
subscriptions for The Progressive
Study the vote scale and learn the
great number of votes that can be
got in this way
Every assistance possible will be
given those who enter this campaign.
Enter, it costs you nothing to stay in.
Bear in mind it cost you nothing to
enter and it costs you nothing to, win
Everything is free. And further
more everyone is assured square
deal
Now if you wish to own your own
car, do not hesitate any longer. Come
to The Progressive Office and talk
the matter over. Ask as many ques-
tions as you wish, regarding the con-
test-we will help you al we can,
Fear in the mind that you are bound
to win something if you enter be-
cause the twenty per cent feature
protects you from loss.
During the campaign the following
extra vote offers will be made
From the opening of the campaign
until June 18th, 100000 extra votes
will be given with each and every
ten dollars in subscription payments.
From June 18th until June 26th 100,-
900 extra votes will be given with
each and every ten dollars in sub
scription payments. From June 9th
until July 9th, $500 extra votes
will be given with each and every
ten dollars in subscription payments.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
BOTTLE OF TANLAC
MADE EVERY SECOND
Wonderful Plant At Dayton, Ohio,
Brings Relief to Untold Thous-
ands Who Were Suffering
FAME is WORLD WIDE

eve have hit the nail square on
the head and the man or woman who
suffers now from stomach, digestion,
constipation or liver and kidney COM
plants have themselves to blame,n
says T. c. Prince, the famous health
authority.
The tests in thousands of cases
prove that Tanlac does the work. The
vast improvement made in the manu-
featuring processes at the great lab
oratory in Dayton, Ohio. The magni-
ficient arrangements made for secur-
ing and treating the various medicin-
al elements insure a still more re-
marketable remedy and | wish and
wish every man and woman III III the the
world could pay that wonderful in
stitution visit.
Can you picture in your mind a
great plant that every second turns
out filed, wrapped, cartoned bottle
of medicine, absolutely uniform
Can you picture the hurry and hustle
Of the thousands Of people who con-
tribute the herbs, roots, and banks
from the four corners of the world
to this great plant? Can you visu-
alize the vast machinery that reats,
extracts and squeezes from these
elements the medicinal properties
needed to make you a bottle of Tanlac
every second~o the day?
Surely you cannot expect to get
such powerful, fresh and pure drugs
from the corner store. You cannot
expect such an institution to spare
any expense to make it still more
wonderful medicine if science and
skill could do so. Tanlac is the last
word in medicine. It is the combined
result of years Of study, unlimited
resources and research work.
How wondrously it brings relief
in the interest Of the Red Cross
troubled with stomach. digestion,
bowels, kidney and liver is told in
the thousands upon Of testimonials
received. Get a bottle Of Tanlac-
join the glad army Of boosters. Get
modern medicine, the end Of your
trouble is near.
The genuine Tanlae is sold in Bel
ington by Grant Graham, and also
by the following agents in nearby
towns F. S. Johnston Drug Co., Elk
ms, and Revelle & Revelle, Bowden.
Revelle & Revelle, Bowden. lady.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
THE MERCHANT MARINE

Only few years ago the Mer-
chant Marine wa Stocked upon as
a scheme for the ship owners to pro-
fit, but now the need of a Merchant
Marine is clearly seen, and the United
States Shipping Board is asking for
volunteers for sea training. Grant
Graham has been appointed for Bel
ington to take enlistments If
America is to get her share of the
worlds trade she must have strong
Merchant Marine, and any young
man wishing to see the world can
find no better place than upon the
ships of the New eMrchant Marine
on eTands for peaceful commences.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
PREPARE FOR THE
PEACE ORDEAL

The war is not the only thing to
think Of. The war will come to ain
end. 1t cannot last forever. When
The war ends conditions viii rise that
must be thought Of The time Of
these conditions is now. SO says the
Chicago Tribune of May 6. In the
midst of life prepare for death. In
the midst of war prepare for peace.
That is the Tribune's advice. 1t
should command the approval of
every thoughtful man. Prepare for
the peace ordeal" says the Tribune
No one can tell how many men may
yet be withdrawn from occupations
in the United States to serve in the
American army in Europe. Two
million may be needed; possibly three,
four or five millions. These men are
teASoe taken from American industry,
When the war is over they must
return to American industry. And
there must be places for them, work
for them to do. Thus the return Of
peace will bring with it great
revolution Of industry. No longer
will millions Of men have employment
in the production of war materials.
Places must be found for all of them
in che production of psae materials
It is estimated that in great Britain
nearly twelve millions .ill find them
selves in need Of other employments
as soon as soldier work and war
work in the factories are over. In
the United States more than twelve
millions will have to look for new
employment. Against this condition
the United States must prepare.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
MEADOWVILLE

Mrs. J. F. Slaughter, and children
cf ellington are spending a few days
visiting in this community.
A pie social was held at Central
Chapel last Saturday night for the
benefit Of the Red Cross. About S25
was raised
C. w Brandon of Philippi spoke
here Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Sammie Elliott enter
tanned number of their friends in
honor Of Rayburn Elliott, who is call
ed to camp.
Miss Maycel Elliott spent Satur-
day with her friend Miss Lulu Pol
ing of Kirt.
Quite number of people from
here attended the funeral of "Uncle"
John Harris at Little Bethel Tuesday.
Miss Hazel Griffin, of Virginia, has
accepted position as stenographer
for C. M Elliott of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sammie Elliott and
little son, Hobert, visited Mrs. Eli
otis parents last Sunday.
The new seats for the church at
this place have arrived.
Marcinc Elliott lost fine hcifer
one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strother Harris mot
ored to Philippi on Tuesday of this
week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
UNION PRAYER MEET
ING, MAY BOTH

In accordance with President Will
sons request for special prayer on
May 80, the pastors Of the various
lexington churches have decided to
dispense with their usual prayer
meetings on Wednesday evening
May 30, and to hold union meeting
in the M. E. Church, North, on
Thursday evening, May 80, at p. m.
We are anxious to make this meet
ing one of the best ever held in Bel
ington. "Come thou with US andswe
will do thee good" Let every patri-
otic citizen be present
Short addresses will be given and
music will be furnished by the Union
Choir.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
FOR THE RED CROSS

This week has been set apart
throughout the United States for a
Special Drive as previously announc-
ed for the Red Cross. A special com
n ittee composed of M P. Boyles, c.
C. Right, A. C. Bolton and E. A.
Rinehart, has secured the following
names of the following merchants
VINO will give per cent of their
sales on Friday and Saturday of this
week to this good cause:
S. L. Brooks, Okey j. Broadwater
Bragg & Crawford, ]. L. Boner Pool
Room Banner Printing CO., City
Grocery Co., w. T. Curry & Co., Coff-
nan-Fisher Co., Miss NJ. E. Clothier,
Nick Carlozzi Barbor Shop, Davis
Restaurant, Fleton Clothing Co., J.
III. Terrell, Grant Graham, NJ E. Hill
Barber Shop, B. F. Hershman, A.
I,azarus 4 Son, Peoples Store, H.
H. Price, G. B. Skidmore J. p.
Tibhets, Z. Ware r. X. Zacher,
The Belington Progressive has
made special offer to be worked
by the Belington High School
students, that for every two-year S
subscription at special price of $500
twenty-five per cent, or SO cts, of
this amount goes to the Red Cross.
This special offer is good until mid
night May 26th.
This work is an excellent oppor-
tunity to give something something
to help the distressed Of Europe, and
of the world.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23

AMSTERDAM. May 1s.-"I am
still optimistic enough to believe we
shall have peace this year" said the
German Chancellor Count Won Hert-
ling in an interview with the Berlin
correspondent of the Budapest news
paper Az Est. IL cherish firm con-
fidence that further events in the
west will bring US nearer a speedy
cid of the war.
IF the world should one day unite
in an international peace league"
added Count Won Hertling, Germany
would unhesitatingly and ioyfullly
join in it. Unfortunately present con-
ditions give very little hope of that.
Our desire is to win and preserve
peace"
PARIS, May 1s.-Professor Do
menice Lo Monaco, director of the
biochemisal section Of the Lineel
Academy ~ Rome, is credited by the
Italian sciantifc press with a dis
covery which will revolutionize treat
ment of tuberculosis.
Professor Lo Monaco, explaining
his discovery said he had observed
that sugar had a remarkable effect
on the secretiens of the human organ.
ism
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
FOR THE CHILDREN's SAKE

The following letter has been re-
ceived and in order to awaken the
interest which we think should be
given to the Health of the children,
we publish the letter in full:
Dear Editor:
The Children's Bureau, U. S. De-
partment of Lobar has called this
year from April 9th, 1918, to April
9th, 1919, "Children's Year. 1t has
instituted a movement for the re-
duction OF child mortality and aims
to save 100000 young children dur
the year. To accomplish this very
desirable purpose, it is necessary that
every community should organize g
movement for lettering all condi-
tions that in any way affect the
health of children. This department
desires actively to cooperate with
the national Children's Bureau, and
respectfully asks that your communi-
ty at once set in motion of move
ment for the organization of an eff
Gent executive committee to deter
mine what may be necessary to bring
about such improvement in living
conditions as viii result in the saw
ing of the lives Of young children.
Has your town an efficient Health
Officer?
Is your town in frst-class sani-
tafy condition?
Have you pure water supply?
Is your milk supply as pure as it
can be made?
Can the housing Of your popula-
ton be improved?
What can you do to educate the
mothers of young children in their
proper feeding and care?
Are physicians reporting cases Of
sickness as required by law?
Is sufficient care taken to seperate
sick children from the we'll so that
the spread of infection may be limit
ed?
Have you that most valuable aid in
sanitation and sickness, a community
nurse?
Have the children generally been
vaccinated?
Are your physicians reporting the
births of babies that they may be
properly registered?
These are some of the questions
which need to be properly answered
before we can hope for reduction in
child mortality. We appeal to you,
therefore, to aid in the immediate
formation Of an efficient committee,
and put that communication with the
Children's Bureau, y. S. Department
Of Labor, Washington, D. c., from
which many valuable documents can
be had on application.
Respectfully yours,
S. L. JEPSON,
State Commissioner Of Health
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
TEACHERS UNIFORM
EXAMINATION

The second teachers's Uniform Elk
animation will be held at Philip:
only. June CT. This examination is
for the elementary certificate. Any
one desiring to pass for any of the
other certificates should notify the
undersigned at once In order that
questions may be ordered.
Applicants will meet at the Court
House Wednesday evening, June 9Th,
for enrolment.
The examination will start prompt
ly at o'clock, new time, each morn
ing, and applicants will bring ink ard
pens, other supplies will be furnish
ed
Very respectfully,
E. A. HUNT, Co. Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
Cause Of Headache.

BY knowing the cause, disease
may often be avoided. This is par
ticularly true Of headache. The
most common cause Of headache is
disordered stomach or constipation,
which may be corrected by taking q
few doses Of Chamberlain's Tablets.
Try it. Many others have obtained
permanent relief by taking these
Tablets. They are easy to take and
mild and gentle in effect.
Sold By all dealers (adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
Summer School

BUENOS AIRES, May 1S.-Con-
tinuance Of Argentina's policy Of
neutrality was emphasized in Presi-
dent Irigoyen's message, which was
read by Vice-President Luna yester-
day afternoon at the opening of the
Fifty-seventh Congress.
President Irigoyen is en- route to
Patagonia to enspect the Govern
ment oil properties.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23
SUPER WHEAT EVOLVED
BY LUTHER BURBANK

SANTA ROSA, Cal, May 16.-A
super wheat" containing IA per cent
gluten, has been evolved by Luther
Burbank, the California horticultur-
ist, after experiments extending over
eleven years, it was announced here
today.
The wheat may be grown from
Hudson Bay to Patagonia 1t is
said to be Of the Winter variety,
hardy and producing wlite flour
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-23

PASRIS, May l7.-According to re-
liable information the Matin stated
today. Admiral Won Tilpitz, former
head of the German to work against
the man who are now in control.
The secret party is said to consid-
er the inactivity of the German navy
"ingforious, and to insist upon an
offensive against the British and
French navies.