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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
FRANK H. PROUDFOOT DEAD

Frank H. Proudfoot, aged 81 years
and 25 days, prominent citizen of
Philippi, died in Elkins at 8 o'clock
Thursday afternoon after prolonged
illness. Mr.. Mr.. Proudfoot was a
former member of the County Court
of Barbour County and was especially
well known
The remains were sent to Cumber-
land Friday afternoon where funeral
services are to be held Sunday under
auspices of the Masonic lodge.
Mr.. Proudfoot is survived by his
wife Inter Mountain.
Mr.. Proudfoot was one of Barbour
County's substantial citizens, and
well liked by all who knew him. His
many friends in Belington and in the
county express their regrets and ex-
tend their deepest sympathy to the
widow, Mrs. Ella Proudfoot.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17

WESTON, w Va, July 14,---Eddie
l.. Cosner, 10 years, of Roanoke, this
county, after winning the honor of
champion corn grower of West Vir-
ginia, is now bent on practicing and
preaching thrift
Young Cosner carried away the
major laurels this summer at the
meeting of the champion young farm
ers of the state which was held at
the State University in Morgantown.
His greatest achievement was
rasising $3.50 worth Of corn on one
acre of land, record that some of
the older agriculturists of the state
would like to equal.
For this achievement he was awar-
ded highly bred heifer. He gain
ed not small amount of fame and
was king of the young farmers and
farmerettes at the meeting.
Frank R. Yoke, representative of
the West Va. War Loan organiza-
ton, was present throughout the
weeks sessions. He addressed the
youngsters on the subject of thrift.
Young Cosner was an immediate con-
vert, having been readily convinced
that it is right to save and practice
thrift in the proper manner. He had
already shown that he is real bust
ness man.
When the youngsters were urged to
enroll for the Hand Grenade Thrift
Banks which the government is dis
tributing among the school children,
Cosner was among the first to en-
roll
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
EUROPE LOOKS
TO US FOR COAL

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE
United States may be called upon to
make up an alarming coal shortage
in Europe, due in large measure to
destruction of England's great ex-
port coal trade in the war, is the
statement of George S. Rice, chief
engineer of the Bureau of Mines, in
his report to Director Van H. Man
ming, of that bureau.
Mr.. Rice has just returned from
Europe after a several months visit
investigating mining conditions there.
His report states that due to labor
disturbances, the production of coal
by England has fallen over 100000
tons. During 1918 she exported IT,
100000 tons of coal.
Labor difficulties, involving shorter
hours and increased wages, are the
factors leading to the decreased pro-
duction, according to the report.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
BIRTHDAY SOCIAL

Friday evening July II, Mrs. J. H.
Bennett gave a surprise social in
honor of her husbands forty seventh
birthday.
The beautiful country home was
very lastly decorated with wood
ferns, mountain laurel and field
DAISIES. One almost wished they
could stay always.
An elaborate two course luncheon
was served by the colored help, who
know so we'll how to serve
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Vannoy and children, Gen
ieve, Clarence and Lawrence, of Ell
kins, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Price and
children, Beatrice, Paul and Hope,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cross and Mr..
and Mrs. Dick Harvey, of Belington.
Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
B. Philips and daughter, Masell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ramsey, Mr..
and Mrs. Jerry Booth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charley Coonts, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Coonts and son, Paul, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dolphia Coonts, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Bennett and son, Billy, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. H. Bennett, Mrs. j. F. Coonts Mrs.
Lyman Stemple, Mrs. Grace Coonts =.
Nessrs Ray Coonts and Earl Ben
nett
All enjoyed the splendid music fur
nished by Mr. and Mrs. c. Wilson.
After recovering from the surprise
Mr. Bennett seemed as much at home
as anyone. In his speech of appre-
citation he asked all present to at
tend his next forty seventh birthday
celebration.
May he have many happy birth
days is the wish of all present.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
WILL CLEAN UP THE PARK

There was a small surplus in the
money donated by the people for the
4th of July entertainment which will
be used to clean up Riverside Park u
This land was given to the city to
be used for a park Why not keep
it clean?
A few seats placed around the
trees would be very convenient for
family picnics.
There should be a pavilion with
concrete floor, the city fathers should
provide for "up-keep" and care OF
this park.
Everyone seems to be afflicted with
commercial hydrophobia in their mad
chase after the almighty dollar" and
seem to lose sight of the fact that
burial robes have no pockets"
Let us enjoy the good things that
Natures God has given US.
Yours truly,
w. A STREET.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
DISCLOSURES ON SHANTUNG
MADE BY THE SENATE
40 Million Chinese Enslayed as
Japans Price to Sign

WASHINGTON, July 15.--- Sensa-
tional disclosures of the reasons why
the 100000 Chinese people in the
Shantung province of China were bar
tered off at the Peace Conference to
Japan in return for Japan's vote for
the League of Nations startled the
Senate today.
1t was openly charged by oppon-
ents Of the league and frankly ad-
mitted by supporters of the President
that President Wilson agreed to give
the Shantung province to Japan as
the price of Japan's support to the
league.
The President was helpless, it was
stated, and was obliged against his
will to accede TO Japan's demand,
which was butressed with the secret
treaties made by Japan with Eng
land and France. The alternative
would have been separate peace be-
TWEEN Japan and Germany and Jap
ans staying out of the league.
What is the Senate going to do
about it," was the challenge flung
to the Republicans side after this ex-
PLANTATION of the matter had been
made.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
R-34 Twice Conqueror of
Atlantic

EAST FORTUNE, Scotland, July
12.---Twice conqueror of the elements
that rage above the Atlantic, the R.
81, greatest of all aircraft, has re-
crossed the Atlantic.
0ff-shore a hundred miles a traw-
Ter glimpsed the giant dirigible drill
ing slowly through the lower alti-
tudes; steamer sighted it and flash
ed wireless word to London---within
two hours all the world knew the
ieviathan of the air was safe.
Almost all records for trans-ocean
ic travel were shattered by the fight
of the giant dirigible from Great
Britain to America and return. The
average speed and elapsed time,
though not yet officially computed, is
far better than the swiftest liners can
make the voyage The homing trip
along the southern route included a
greater mileage out of sight of land
than any other aircraft ever attained.
Just two flights in aerial history
have been faster or longer. The over
seas dash of the Vimy bomber from
Newfoundland to Ireland in straight
line was swifter. The overland
cruise of the German Zeppelin from
Bulgaria to Asia and back was long
er. Otherwise, the dirigible's voyage
is without precedent.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
FREIGHT RATES TO
BE HIGHER
Half Year Reports Show Alarm
ing Decrease of Net Revenue

ing decrease OIL Net revenue
NEW YORK, July 14.--The com
plete earnings for the first five
months of 1919, made public by the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
strikingly show how the ehigh cost
of living" has raised railroad oper-
ating costs for labor and materials
and cut deep into net income. The
yield on the $4,000, 100000 of rail
road investment has fallen to about
u per cent, or less than half the
rate considered as the danger line in
1914 by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. The Government war guar
antee of income alone stands between
the carriers and bankruptcy, and an
early readjustment of freight rates to
the new level of operating costs is
inevitable.
Commodity prices, as reflected in
teh Government index number, have
risn 100 per cent since the beginning
of the war. In the same period rail-
road wage rates have advanced 85 per
cent The cost of producing trans
portation, outside of taxes and the
interest on the invested capital, is
made up of labor and materials, and
the cost of materials, of course, con-
sists largely of labor. The average
unit cost of railroad labor and ma
terials has advanced 80 per cent as
a result of the war.
With returns before US for nearly
half the year, it is now possible to
take some measure of the rate relief
that will probably be necessary to
keep the roads self-supporting. The
Eastern roads for the five months
owuld have earned their guarantee
had the rates on freight averaged 20
per cent higher, while Is per cent
higher freight rates on the Southern
and Western roads would have
brought them out even. 1t is plain
that transportation is now being fur
nished at much less than cost, be-
cause the increases in labor and ma
terial costs have been much more
than double the increased rates for
service.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
RHoDA ROYAL CIRCUS COMING.

With Spring comes the circus, and
the first big tent show to visit Be-
lngton will be the Rhoda Royal Cir
Gus, combined with Old Buffalo Wild
West, which will exhibit on Monday
July 2l, presenting two performances
at 2 in the afternoon and in the eve
ming. Doors will be open one hour
earlier. This big enterprise known
as the best of tented aggregations
now travelling, contains many new
and up-to-the-minute novelties.
Among the many features will be
found the very cream of European
acts, every performer star. Prom
inent, unquestionable features are the
Royal herd of educated elephants,
"Bismark" the marble statue horse,
"Rinaldo" the only ball room horse,
in the world dancing the tango,
Nellie" the bridleless high school
manage mare, and the great sailitary
drill by a score of beautiful horses,
piSoCulSu ny NOydl, bIlt hlttS
of horse trainers; Frontier Days." a
great wild west show complete, fam
Gus riders from the plains, daring
cow boys, and COW girls, who were
reared in the saddle. Expert rope
spinning, lasso throwing, champion
trick and fancy riding, bronco bust
ing, bueking horses and mules, ranch
girls and COW boys on horse back in
quadrille, every act real circus
! feature, then there are lots of aerial
acts, grand gymnastics, tumbling,
vaulting, hurdle races, many funny
clowns, whose peculiar activities will
keep you in an uproar. Oh, yes, then
we have not forgotten to provide for
the younger element by presenting
/ Prof Whites troup of trained monk
4 eys Two solid hours of ooh joy and
1 thrills. Will exhibit twice only at 2
in the afternoon and in the eve
ming. Doors open one hour earlier
Free outside open air exhibitions on
the grounds at ! and p. M, rain
4 or shine.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
BLOCKADE ENDS TO-DAY,
PEACE COUNCIL DECIDES

Paris, July 1.-THE COUNCIL OF
FIVE has diicded to raise the block
ade against Germany tomorrow, it
vas announced tonight.
The decision of the Council of Five
to lift the blockade against Germany
Immediately is in keeping with the
announcement of the State Depart
ment in Washington to-day that trade
relations were to be resumed without
further delay. Acting Secretary of
State Polk also stated that an off
icial announcement could be expected
within forty eight hours.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
THE LOST is FOUND

Harry Poster, found, near Jerusa-
lem Church, a silver watch which E.
L. Baughman who clerks in Grants
Hardware Store at Philippi, had lost
seven years and seven months ago.
The watch was in excellent condition,
and when wound by Mr.. Poster be-
gan to run and keep good time. The
handspring was broken but as clear
and blue as new; after a new spring
was put into it, the watch appears
to be as good as new after many
years being exposed to the elements.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
SCHOOL NEWS

At meeting Of the Boards of Edu-
cation on July 7th Of the respective
districts Of the county the following
teachers salaries were agreed upon:
Barker, As, go, rs; Union, go, rs, 90;
Elk, 80, 70, s5; Cove, As, SIS, 80; Phil
ippi so, 65, 80; Valley 45, 60, 10;
Glade not reported.
1t will be noticed that Union dis
trict leads the county in salaries of
fered to teachers.
The Barker schools are all filed
but two-Point Pleasant and East
Bend.
There are several vacancies in the
following districts: Philippi, Pleas
ant, Cove, Union.
Philippi district may add another
five dollars to the salaries of her
district
Applicants should apply to the sec
retaries of the districts.
Lincoln district Marion county
leads that county in the scale of sal
aries offered teachers in Marion. For
those who may wish to know what
other counties are doing we will give
the scale. Teachers are divided into
A, B and c classs. C-teachers in
elade those who hold first grade by
examination, and are paid as fol-
lows: For first year $50 per month.
This means first year in experience
After the first year the salaries are
increased four dollars per month each
year for six years until 100 dollars
per month is paid. That is to say
if teacher has taught six years on
first grade certificate he or she will
receive $500 per month this year.
B-teachers include graduates of the
Short Normal Course. For first
years experience they are paid 1874
per month and increases four dollars
per month each year for five years
until 500 month is paid. You I'M
derstand the Short Normal certifi-.
Gates can only be renewed once, so
the life of this certificate is only
six years at best.
A-teachers include those who are
graduates Of the Standard Normal
| Course. For the first years exper-
fence they are paid $88 per month,
and increases four dollars per month
for each year for four years until
they receive 100 dollars per month
This may be a very good scale fors
Marion county this year, as her con-
ditions are quite different from ours
but we do not think the scale will
hold for the four years, five years or
six years. This scale anticipates
that the teacher who is teaching her
| first year this year on first grade
certificate will be teaching for 800
per month in six years from now, if
she fulfills all requirements. We
| think this is an erroneous view, for
surely no teacher with six years ex-
perience on first grade certificate
will be teaching for 100 dollars
month in six years from now.
United States Commissioner Clax-
ton is advocating a salary of not less
than $500 year for such teachers
ere that time. With eight months
school this salary would mean more
than $l75.00 per month.
We are told that hog feeders in
several Of our states receive better
yearly salaries than most of our
teachers.
Respectfully,
E. A. HUNT,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17

The Colonial Stock Cos Dramatic
production of East Lynn---Wednesday
night put this Co. on 100 per cent
basis as players and will guarantee
full houses for the remainder of the
week. Thursday night LENA Rivers"
in four acts will be staged. Friday
night "The Call of the Woods" in 8
acts. Saturday night "The Tiger and
the Lamb" in four acts. The shows
are rich and racy and are deserving
of good patronage
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
BRITISH DIRIGIBLE, R-34,
- RECROSSES ATLANTIC

WASHINGTON, July 11.-There
were visible signs of weakening to-
day in the ranks of the Democratic
Senators who have been insisting up
on ratification of the Peace Treaty
and the League of Nations covenant
without reservation or amendment.
1t is strongly intimated that some
of the reservations to be proposed by
the Republican anti-league Senators
will lbe accepted by the Democrats to
save the treaty from rejection.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
A BURLESQUE ON CONSTITU-
TIONAL HISTORY.

Hannis Taylor, former Minister of
the United States to the court of
Spain, asserted yesterday that the
treaty of peace and league of nations
covenant, in so far as the participa-
ton of the United States therein is
concerned, would be void as to prin-
cipal feature He said it would be
impossible to fulfill obligation en-
tered into therein, which provides for
the employment of United States
troops to enforce the mandates of the
league inasmuch as those troops
would have to be raised by selective
draft and that it is unconstitutional
to send drafted men aboard. This
constitutional immunity, Mr., Taylor
sets forth, was overridden during the
late war by ignoring the writ of hab-
cas- corpus.
Mr. Taylor also critized vigorously
former President Taft's assertion in
his editorial appearing yesterday in
effect that Congress, which is armed
with the exclusive power to declare
war, has no correlative power to de-
clare peace. &ssA
''The fact cannot be concealed"
said Mr. Taylor, that the basis de-
sign or the promoters of the great
war trust called league of nations"
is to make this country a reservoir
from which can be pumped not only
money, but American young men,
through CONSUMPTION, to fight and die
in whatever parts of the world our
them. 1t should be distinctly under
stood now, once for all, that con-
scription for any such purpose is
sternly forbidden by the Constitu-
tion of the United States Its ad-
vocates may prepare themselves for
such popular resistance and indig-
nation as will make tyrants tremble.
"The recent fnger-ring perfor-
nance at Paris to which place the
great seal of the United States could
not be taken, has exposed the pitiful
absurdity and illegality of the whole
proceeding upon the part of President
Wilson. Every sane constitutional
lawyer except Mr. Taft knows that
President Wilson lost all constitu-
tional authority and status the mo-
ment he went beyond the territorial
limits of the United States.
"At Paris Mr.. Wilson has been
performing as a private American
gentleman, without any constitution
al authority whatsoever. 1t was
therefore both consistent and appro-
pirate for him to use his personal
finger ring as the fnales of such gro
tesque and illegal proceeding. The
incident will become the leading bur
lesque of constitutional history
Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
UNIFORM
EXAMINATION

The third and last Uniform exam
nation for teachers for this year will
be held at Philippi Court House the
1918 of July. Enrolment fee one
dollar. Those desiring to take the
examination should enroll the evening
before, Wednesday.
Examination will be open promptly
at eight o'clock first morning. Appli-
cants will bring pens and ink, paper
will be furnished as usual.
Respectfully,
E. A. HUNT, Co.-Sapt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
81 LIVES LOST IN HURRICANE
WHICH SWEPT VALPARAISO
PORT

VALPARAISO, Chile, July 15.-
Eighty-seven persons are known to
have been drowned and the loss of
life may have been much greater in a
hurricane which swept this port
Saturday and Sunday. Fourteen
vessels of various sizes were sunk
and about 100 lighters and other
small craft were destroyed The
property loss is estimated at $780,
100000.
The German steamer Sasis which
was washed ashore and pounded to
pieces lost ten of its crew.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17

Mortimore Rose, one of the county's
very best citizens, died at his home
at Corley Teusday July End. He was
rs years of age. He served in the
Federal army during the civil war as
a member of company F, Tenth West
Virginia infantry, and had long been
a devout Christian and a prominent
member of the M. E. church. He is
survived by his wife, who is sister
of W. F. Morrison, ST., of Sutton, and
the following named children: J. M.
A. L., H. M. and John Rose, of this
county; Mrs John B. Ross, of Clarks-
burg, and Mrs. j. f. Gibson, of Be-
lington. Mr.. Rose was very en-
ergetic and Industrious man and we
understand that his death was caused
by kidney trouble brought on by be-
coming overheated His body will be
inferred at Tichnel chapel, near his
home, tomorrow. Braxton Demo-
crat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
Synopsis of Weather and Crop Con.
ditions for West Virginia for Week
Ending July Is, 1918:


Much needed and sufficient rain was
received in most sections, with about
the average temperature and sun
shine. Some damage resulted from
hail, heavy rains, and high winds, es-
pecially at Washington, w. Va,
where hail caused much damage over
a path about one mile wide and five
miles long. Wheat thrashing con-
tinues. While the yield is disappoint-
ing in localities, the crop is generally
good to excellent Oats are also
good, and this grain is being har-
vested in a few localities Potato
vines loog good, but new potatoes are
generally small. Some vines are
rusted Haying is well advanced,
with good yields. Hill pastures are
generally poor, but meadow lands are
good Apples and peaches are
scarce in many sections.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
AMERICAN NINE
SWEEPER DESTROYED

WASHINGTON, July 15.---One
officer and six enlisted men were
killed in the destruction of the Amer
lean mine sweeper Richard H. Buck
ley by the explosion of mine in the
North Sea July IL. Two other of
ficers were injured
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
DAYTON----NESTOR

Chas. Dayton, son of R. s. Day
ton was married Sunday at high
nnon at the East Bend Church. Miss
Dorothy Nestor being the lucky girl
Our best wishes to this young couple.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17

Squire Geo. M. Kittle, of Philippi,
was here Wednesday afternoon Mr.
Kittle was among the nlmber from
Barbour County who attended the M
E. Centenary at Columbus, and re-
ports an interesting trip.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17

Editor H G. Johnson, of the Inter
Mountain, and his wife were visitors
in this city Saturday
Tom Williamson was a business
visitor in Philippi Tuesday
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
Good Roads Statement

Pike No. Is Expenditures to July
5, S7,474.49, Sugar Creek No. Ex-
penditures to July 5 $12,848.80,
Junior No. Expenditures to July
5, S15,78712.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17
ATTENTION! l. o. 0. F'S

All members of Belington Lodge
No. 73 |. 0. 0. F. are requested to
be present at our next meeting, Tues
day July %, at 7:30 P. M. Important.
w. A. STREET, N. G.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-17

Mrs. Carl Buss, of Pittston, Pa,
is here visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. John Scrimgeour of the West
side.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-07-09
Another Lacquer
Will Win Profits

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Bismarck, N. D., July 9.-R. H.:
Walker Of Yucca is another league
legislator who will profit from the
newspaper bill for which he voted last
winter. Walker appears as president
of the Oliver County Farmers Press.
incorporated for $4,000 to publish a
league newspaper at Center. Associat-
ed with Walker are H. F. Mutchler
and V. R. Bremen, both Of Center.
Joseph Gilbert, now on trial at Jack
son, Mimi, for alleged conspiracy to
encourage disloyalty, handled the or
ganization details for the Publishers
National Service bureau, with which
ne now appears as manager Of the
Fargo office.