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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03

The history OF the origin and draft
ing of the Declaration is OF consider
able interest. In the second conti-
mental congress, which was meeting
Iii Philadelphia, Richard Henry Lee
Of Virginia, on June Z, 1776, intro
deeed the following resolution, which
was seconded by John Adams:
"Resoived, That these united col
enies are, and OF right ought to be,
free. md independent states that
they are abs0ived from all allegiance
10 the British crown, and that all polit-
icnl connection between them and the
state Of Great Britain IL, and ought
to be, totally dissolved.
",fisat IL Is expedient forthwith to
take the most effectual measures for
forming. foreign alliances.
Tint plan Of confederation be
prepared and transmitted to the re-
speetive colonies, for their approba-
tiou.''
Consideration of this resolution was
postponed, and on June II. Thomas
Jefferson. John Adams, Benjamin
Franklin, Roger Sherman and Il. II.
Livingston were appointed commit
tee to prepare a Declaration to serve
as u preamble to this independence
resolution. This committee, known as
the Jefferson committee, submitted d
draft of the Declaration on June Is,
which was laid on The table for later
"A lar. Hon I'm ri
sittin2 rs u committee of the whole to
coESi'ls,' the resolution respecting in
depaadsnre agreed thereto, and re-
porfed r. 10 congress.
On July the resolution itself WAS
adopted by congress, and the Deciara-
lion was considered by the committee
Of the whole being taken up the next
day, July g.
On July 4 the Declaration, which
included the first paragraph Of the
resolution, Was agreed to by the COM
mittee of the whole, reported to con-
gress, and adopted. The independ-
ence OF the united colonies was thus
declared. and thereupon congress inn
mediately ordered that the Deciara-
ton be authenticated and printed un-
der the supervision Of the committee
previously appointed to prepare it, and
that copies thereof be distributed TO
all state assemblies and to the COM
panding officers of the army.
In accordance with the above or
der, the Declaration was issued as
printed broadside on July 5, with the
heading: "In Congress, July 4. 1776.
A Declaration by the Representative
Of the United States Of America in
General Congress assembled 1t
bore the name Ia print Of John Ham
cock, president of the congress, and
was attested by Secretary Charles
Thomson, but bore no other names,
On July 10 it was resolved IN CON
greSs:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
QUAKE BRINGS
QUICK END TO
PEACE FEASTS

ROME, June So.-Italy's celebra
ton of peace has been married by one
OF those mysterious upheavals in the
depths of the earth which periodical
~ strike terror into her peoples
hearts. Songs of victory died upon
millions of lips and the nationwide
JOY froze into awe as the news spread
through the land today of the worst
earthquake disaster in quarter of
century, which visited the district be-
tween Florence and Bologna Sunday.
florence, the CITY Of Flowers" was
sleepily rubbing her eyes after riot
Gus all-night peace feast, when the
first shock, at dawn, rocked her to a
rude awakening, and more than q
dozen further jolts during the day
sent some Of the finest buildings in
the old quarter tumbling into ruins
and reduced entire villages nearby
to debris.
Thousands were made homeless.
The total of dead cannot yet be esti
mated, since telegraphic and teIc-.
phonic communication with the strick-
en- area is out Of commission. Frag-
mentary figures, however, Indicate
the death toll may reach, if not ex-
coed 500.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03

The Original Declaration itself and the
desk on which il vas written are pre-
served ia the state department at Wash
ington. The document. written on pareh-
ment in bold hand and bearing the
original signatures was deposited with
the department of state when the gov
eminent vas orga nized ia 1889, and Is still
there. though sealed up in a steel case
to preserve II frona light and air, on ac-
count of the fading text and sigma lures
some OF Witch have become iilegihir
That Of John Hancock which heads the
names OF the Massachusetts sisners Is
still conspicuous by its boldness. while
that of Stephen Hopkins Of Rhode Island
still Indicates the physical infirmity that
made Ii almost impossible for him 10
write his Rame Other historic names on
the old document. some of them hardly
lesibie. are Samuel Adams, Benjimin
Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert Morris.
Thomas Jefferson. John Adams, Benia-
min Rush and others less famous Thomas
Jefferson. who wrote the Declaration Of
Independence. gave the desk as a wedding
present 10 gentleman OF BOSTON. WIN
married Jefersons granddaughter, and
1t remained in the family till 1890. when
1t was presented to President Hayes who
placed 1t in the state department build
Ing beside the immortal instrument which
was written upon 1t In i7T6.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
CENTENARY CELEBRATION
STARTS OFF

Columbus, O., June 30th---Metho-
dism's celebration of century of
glorious achievement began auspici-
ously on the opening day set with
great throngs of visitors Of all faiths,
a parade through the bedecked streets
of Columbus, beautiful inaugural
ceremonies, an unprecedented gather
ing of the notable leaders Of the
Church and an outpouring Of the
spirit of praise to God for blessings
given and the promise Of more to
come.
By the almost superhuman efforts
of thousands of faithful workers ev-
cry exhibit was able to open on time,
with only here and there, few nails
to be driven. Everything passed off
without a hitch, indicating the splen-
did management which assures an en-
joyable and inspiring stay to all the
hundreds of thousands who are hur-
rying to Columbus by automobile and
train, and lake boat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
DOCUMENT THAT
MADE HISTORY
How the immortal DecIa.
ration Was Drawn
Up and Signed.
NHE Fourth OF July represents
to the average American boy

NHE Fourth OF July represents
to the average American boy
great victory Won some 140
years ago against overwhelming odds.
He dimly remembers from his history
lesson that something or other. called
the Declaration of Independence, was
signed that day In 1916. Sometimes
he Is not quite so sure of the date as
that and he knows very little concern
Ing the original document itself.
The original of the Declaration,
written by hand on parchment, and
now much worn and faded, Is care
fully preserved In an alright and
light-proof case.in the library of the
department of state. Only facsimiles
are exhibited today, the original be-
ing too precious a document to risk
in the light and air
A facsimile of the Declaration is
on exhibition in the division Of his
tory in the older building of the Ma
tional museum at Washington where
there are also preserved personal
relics and mementos of several of the
members Of the second continental
congress who signed this great reso-
luton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
JOHN BARLEYCoRN is DYING

NEW YORK, June 30.-Ths
wake" of John Barleycorn held to-
night in numerous resorts along the
great white way and in other sections
of the city was an orderly affair, but
it was well attended. The old gen
tleman had many sincere mourners
although reports in the evening pa
pers had indicated that his demise
was greatly exaggerated and caused
many to abandon their intention of
attending the obsequies.
Cafes, RESTRAINTS, and hotel bars
were well patronized and retail liquor
stores had long lines of customers
waiting their turn to get supply OF
wet goods for home use. In several
cases enterprising proprietors had
hung out the sign liberty bonds ac-
cepted."
& Taxicabs, limousines and touring
cars were pressed into service to car.
ny home the purchases of these be-
levers in preparedness.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
HOLLWEG ASKS
TRIAL IN PLACE
OF THE KAISER

BERLIN, June 29.---Dr. Theobald
Won Bethman-Hollweg, former Ger
man Chancellor, has formally asked
the Allied and Associated Powers to
place him on trial instead of the for
mer Emperor.
The former Chancellor says he as
sumes responsibility for the acts OF
Germany during his period of office
and places himself at the disposal OF
the Allies.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
TREATY SIGNED
WAR Is ENDED
China Refuses to Sign, German
People Not Satisfied
Mobs in Germany Break Out

Versailles, June 2S-The world war
wasformally ended today by the sign
ing of the peace treaty with Germany.
The epochal meeting in the Hall Of
Mirrors began at $40 o'clock and the
German delegates, the first to sign,
affixed their signatures at 3:l3 o'clock.
They were followed by the American
delegates, headed by Pres. Wilson,
and then by the plenipotentiaries Of
Great Britain, France, italy and Jap
an.
China's delegates did not attend
the session, declining to sign the ire
atty because they were not permitted
make reservations.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
GOOD ROADS REPORT

Work has been retarded to some ex-
tent the past week owing 30 heavy
rains. TIL approximate expenditures
on the roads for the entire period
ending June 81 is as follows: Junior
2 $10,964.00, Pike No. Is $5,7860O.
Work is progressing favorable and
Road No. ] $14,297, Sugar Greek No.
the most is being secured that could
be expected under the conditions.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03

BERLIN, June 2S.--Disorders have
again broken out in Berlin, following
ten acceptance of the peace treaty.
The streets are scenes of rioting and
plundering.
lncited by speeches from agita-
tors in Alexaderplatz, MODS attacked
and robbed pedestrians and NAL
treated isolated soldiers Troops sent
to Alexanderplatz were fred upon by
crowds in tn streets and from the
roofs of building. They finally sue
ceeded in clearing the streets.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
Autoists Get Extension
of Ten Days

All automobile licenses for the
license year 1918-1919 expire at mid
night June 80, 1919, but due to the
rush incident to the issuance Of lice
nses on July LIST. and handling of the
heavy mail by the local postoffice, the
time during which 1918,l919 licenses
and tags may be used is hereby ex-
tended for period of ten days or to
midnight of July 10th, 1919, and the
Commission respectfully requests all
officers whose duty it is to enforce the
traffic laws of the state to defer pun
ishment Of violations until July 18th,
1919.
1t is ordered that copy Of this not
ice be sent to each Of the adjoining
states.
G. P. Fortney, Chairman
n q ScanlDn SectY- Treas
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03

'That the Declaration passed on the
fourth be fairly engrossed on parch
ment, with the title and stile (styie)
of The unanimous declaration Of the
thirteen United States Of America,
and that the same, when engrossed,
be signed by every member Of con-
gress."
1t could not have been headed
Unanimous" on July 4, for the New
York delegates had not then been au-
thorized to agree to 1t, and 1t was not
until July Is that It was announced
in the continental congress that the
assembly OF New York had approved
the Declaration, and thus made It
unanimous.
On August 2. 1778, the Declaration
Of Independence, being epgrossed and
compared, was signed by the mem
bers; those who were not present on
August 2 affixing their signatures at
later dates. all but one signing before
January IS, 1777.
IT has been ascertained that OF the
fifty-six signers, more than one-fourth
were not present on July 4. 1776. and
seven Of them-ThOrnton, Williams,
Rush, Clymer, Smith, Taylor and Ross
were not members on that date. On
the other hand, seven members on
that date-George Clinton, John Al
sop, X. X. Livingston, Henry Wisner,
Thomas Willing, Charles Humphreys
and John Rogcrs--had not the priyi-
lege of becoming "signers," for the
membership of all but one had ceased
prior to August 2.
The first official issue Of the Dec
laration bearing the names of the
signers was printed as broadsde in
Baltimore under the resolution Of
January IS. 1777, ordering that copies
be sent to each OF the United States.
There are only four copies OF this is
sue now known to exist, one OF which
is in the library Of congress at Wash
ington. 1t Is authenticated in writing
by John Hancock as president OF con-
gress and attested by Secretary Thorn
son.
Contrary TO popular opinion. there
fore. it is seen that She Declaration
was not signed on July 4, the day it
passed, but between August 2, 1916,
and January Is, 1777. after 1t had
been engrossed and compared, and
then only by 50 members, all Of whom
were ordered to do so by the resolu-
ton passed July 10, 1916. The name
Of Thomas Mexican. which does not
appear among the signers in the
printed copy, was added later-pos-
sibfy not until 1881, making the fifty
sixth signer.
But little has ever been done to
perpetuate the memory of these Sc
early Americans only few Of whom
are well-known, but il is interesting
to know that the National Society of
the Sons Of American Revolution, in
cooperation with the Society of De
scendants of the signers, is locating
the graves Of those patriots, and pre-
pairing a memorial volume to include
biography Of each individual.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
JULY FOURTH GREAT
DAY in BELlNCTON
Big Parade This Evening
by Chautauqua Boosters
Celebration Tomorrow
In the Park

Belington's week of Chautauqua
win be usehered in this evening with
a big auto parade, followed by the
children's play festival and ticket
hunt. The parade will form at the
Chautauqua grounds at seven o'clock.
Following it, the kiddies will engage
In an hour of play and games, a
feature of which will be the ticket
hunt and races for season Chautauqua
tickets. Four season tickets will be
given away in addition to some adj
missions. The Lincoln Chautauqua
program will open formally on the
Fourth of July afternoon at 2:30 with
Nr A. B. Moore, an educator from
Iowa, as Superintendent. Miss Edna
Shrope, junior director, assisted by
NissFerrell and others will supervise
the children in play and story hours
train them for the pageant which is
but on the last day of Chautauqua.
NTickets are not required for the morn
ing sessions; all the young people are
welcome. The local committee is
however, to have the young well
represented at the afternoon and eve
ming programs. They have been as
sured that the program has been pre-
pared with the young people in mind.
They will enjoy the musical entertain
.ments, Daddy Grobecker's Swiss
Yodlers, and many of the lectures.
The Ionian Serenaders will give a
musical concert and entertainment
the afternoon of the Fourth and APP
pear again in he evening at which
time they will feature their concert
with their beautiful set of accordions,
kand close with a playlet, which has
been proving very popular on the cir
luit this season. The address of the
4 day will be delivered by Suprinten-
cent Moore who is an able platform
manager with a fund of information.
On Saturday, both afternoon and
evening J. H. Dickson with his
genial smile and practical philosophy,
will be here to deliver the lectures.
Mr. Dickson is one of the speakers
who has message for the young
people. He is glad to talk to them
and they are glad to hear him. The
musical program will be rendered by
the Warwick Male quartet, two of
whose number have recently been
honorably discharged from service in
the Unitd States army and navy re-
s.spectively. Their renditions are char
acterized by the vim and snap and
the press comment in the town where
they hav appeared has been very fiat
tering indeed.
The Sunday program will see Prof.
Falter Kirkland Greene, lecturer, both
afternoon and evening. Prof. Greene
is another of the good lecturers on
the Lincoln program this year and
should draw well here. He also has
the advantage of appearing with one
of the best musical treats of the pro-
gram, The Smith Spring-Holmes
quintet This organization. has ver-
satility and variety of program not
excelled. Sunday should see the tent
packed to over-fowing.
Everything is ready for the cele-
bration in the Park Friday morning,
July 4th from 1920 to 1890. Lots
Of things to eat will be on the ground
as many are going to bring their pic
mic dinner.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03

We take pleasure in announcing
Walter Kirkland Greene, who will lee
ture on the third afternoon of the
Lincoln Chautauqua program. Mr..
Greene is native of South Carolina
and was educated at Wofford college
and Vanderbilt university. His lecture
will be on the subject, 1.-THE Greater
Pyramid" and is an inspirational lee
ture.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03

Evert Ritter, Of this city who came
from the battlefelds Of the old world
recently, suffering from the effects of
gas is in vry critical condition and
was taken to Forman's Hospital in
Buckhannon Wednesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03

1870 A. ". 10 1239 n
Song. America"
Recitation, Ceta Jones
Reading. Flag Said" Mrs F. E. Thompson
A. Song Star Spangled pantomine
Audience joining n e@ M
Recitation,
Reading. Declaration of independence NJ
.. Grafton Judge A. G. Dayton
Song Battle Hymn of the Republic Audience
g.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-07-03
BeIngton Lincoln Chautauqua
DAILY PROGRAM
First Day

1000 a. NJ. Athletics and games
Conducted by Junior Supervisor
2:3o p. m. Openings Exercises. Con-
Quoted by Platform Superintendent
2:45 p. m. Entertainment. and Musical
Concert-The Ionian Serenaders. Ad-
mission zoe and 40c. 7:30 Popular
Lecture. Platform Superintendent
S:3e Varied Musical Concert-The
Ieanian Serenaders.
Second Day.
1900 a. m. Athletics and games.
Conducted by Junior Supervisor. q
80 p m. Concert-W Warwick Male
Quartette. 3:15 p. m. Lecture
"Sixty Minutes in Flying Machine
John Howard D1-ls.ssl. 4 3mis1ion
20c and 40c 1880 p. m. Popular
Concert The Warwick Male Quar-
tette. Sis Lecture The Young Man
in Demand John Howard Dickson.
Admission zoe and 4oc
CONTINUED on Page 81
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CELEBRATION DAY - JULY FOURTH
Riverside Park"
PROGRAM

80 A. NJ. to i2:ss.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-01-09
MILLER ESTATE TAX
TO BE CONTESTED

A petition for a rehearing before
the Nevada Supreme Court will be
filed by the appellants in the Henry
Miller inheritance tax suits, accord
ing to attorneys for the Miller estate.
II this is denied it is understood that
an appeal will be taken to the Su-
preme Court of the United States.
The Miller heirs, it is believed, will
base their case principally on the
ground that the Nevada inheritance
tax law could not apply to the Miller
estate, because Miller executed a deed
conveying his property to trustees
before the Nevada act became law
The estate also claims that in a par
allel case the California Supreme
Court made a finding directly OPP
posed to the recent decision of the
Nevada Supreme Court.
The Nevada opinion in the Miller
case was written by Justice Sanders
and concurred in by Chief Justice
McCarran. while Justice Coleman dis.
sented.-[Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-01-09
COUNCIL Will BUY
. FIRE ALARM PLANT

Tuesday night the City Council met
for session adjourned frsm the night
before. On Monday night the only
action taken by the council was the
reading and approving of the minutes
of the previous meeting.
After bills against the city had been
allowed Tuesday evening, the matter
of an adequate fire alarm system was
taken up, discussed thoroughly as to
ways and means, and committee was
appointed to communicate with the
Reno fire department for data. After
this committee has arrived at a con-
clusion as to the most practicable sys-
tenn for use in this city, it is the in
tention of the council to buy the
equipment without further delay. The
system held In contemplation for pur-
chase will probably consist of fire
alarm boxes to be located on principal
corners throughout the city, a tape
system to be located perhaps in the
telephone office. providing an instan-
taneous method of determining the 10
cation of fire. and siren which will
make enough noise to arouse the fire
fighters.
After the alarm system is put in,
effect no city or town in Nevada, Reno
excepted, viii. have better fire pfotec-
ton than Winnemucca 1t is also
probable that the Board of Fire I'm
derwriters will allow fire insurance
holders in this city a substantial re-
duction in premiums.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-01-09
COUPLE
IN HOME WEDDING

An extremely pleasant home we'd
ding was celebrated last evening at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Blattner in West Second street. when
their daughter, Barbara Minnie Blatt-
ner, became the bride of Henry Paul
Berk of Ripon. California. The mar
riage was the elimination of friend
ship that had existed from the child
hood OF the young people.
The ceremony was performed at 5
o'clock by Rev. j. H. Westervelt the
Methodist Episcopal pastor here, and
Immediately . thereafter a wedding
dinner was served. The happy pair
left on No. 10 in the evening for their
new home.
The brides younger sister, Miss
Irma Blattner, acted as bridesmaid,
while Merwin H. Brown was the best
man. Only members of the families
were present at the celebration.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-01-09
SISTER OF MILES NORTH
PASSES AWAY in FLORIDA

The many friends in Winnemucca
of Miles E. North, elected in November
as regent of the Nevada State Uni
versity, and who is agency director of
the Nevada branch office of the New
York Life Insurance Company, with
headquarters in Reno, will be grieved
to lea5n that he has received a tele-
gram notifying him of the death OF
his eldest sister in Zephyrhills, Fla
The news came as a great shock to
Mr. North. as he did not know his
sister was ill. The distance is sc
great he will not be able to go to the
funeral, which adds to his sadness
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-01-09
LEASE SIGNED FOR BUILDING
IN ELKO FOR WESTERN UNION

That the transcontinental relay
station of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company. which has been To-
Gated in this city for several years, is
to be moved to Elko is now practically
an established fact. Word has been
received that Western Union officials
have signed ten-year lease on the
building in Elko formerly occupied by
the Crystal bar. the details OF the
transaction having been completed
yesterday. Information has also been
obtained that other Western Union
officials are at present in Reno for
the purpose OF perfecting details for
the establishment of another relay
station in that city. The purpose of
creating the new office in Reno and
moving the plant located here to Elko
is to shorten the distance for relaying
messages and consequently speeding
up the transmission of same.