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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
a PROCLAMATION BY THE
GOVERNOR

Inasmuch as this nation, having
emerged VIGOROUSLY from the world
war, is now passing through a period
of reconstruction and readjustment;
and,
| Inasmuch as the conservation of our
resources, following their production
is necessary and essential to our con-
tinued prosperity in the march Of our
material progress; and,
Inasmuch as the fire losses Of the
State and nation are drain on our
resources, an absolute and continual
waste, seventy-fve per cent Of such
waste due to negligence and prevent
able, the fire loss in West Virginia
averaging $2,50Q,000 annually; and,
1nasmuch as Thursday, October O.,
1919, has been designed as Fire Pre-
vention Day. it being the anniversary
Of the Great Chicago Fire, upon
which day it is the general desire to
arouse the people to a sense of their
individual responsibility in curtailing
the continuation Of this huge and I'M
necessary economic waste
Therefore, /, John j. Cornwell, Gov
ernor, Of West Virginia, do hereby
proclaim THURSDAY, OCTOBER O.,
1919, as Fire Prevention Day through
out the State Of West Virginia, and
request that appropriate exercises be
held in the public schools on the sub
ject of fire prevention; that civic and
municipal officials prepare programs
that will educate the citizens to the
necessity of fire prevention, and that
on the same day all buildings Of pub
lie and private character be subiec-
ted to the closest scrutiny by their
owners and occupants for the re-
moval of fire hazards
In witness whereof | have here
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal Of the State to be af-
fixed, at the Capitol in the City of
Charleston, this twenty fourth day
of September. A. d. one thousand
nine hundred and nineteen and of
the State the fifty-seventh.
JOHN j. CORNWELL,
Governor.
BY the Governor:
Houston G. Young,
Secretary of State.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
WEST VIRGINIA OPENS WITH
ENROLMENT or 1900

An increase of almost fifty per cent
in enrolment was indicated when the
State University at Morgantown an
nounced first. week registration Of
almost 140O. The best previous rec
ord ad been 1922, and that d time
when S. A. r. G. students considerably
swelled the number. Predictions are
made Of total for the year Of $500,
including Summer School and short
courses. Every department of the
University shows large gains this
year, particularly the College Of Agri-
culture, which has doubled its enroll
ment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
TWO MEN FIGHT OVER A TWO
DOLLAR BILL

NEW YORK, Sept. 49, Mighty
few erefully matched prize fights Of
recent years have had the pep in
them which developed in an impromp-
tn but very real fight over two-dol-
lar bill. the Union Square subway
platform today.
Maurice Axelrod, IS, and Irving
Kaufman, 16, alighting from sub
way train, saw the bill at. the same
instant and grabbed it simultaneously.
The bill tore in two, each getting half.
Clutching his half Of the bill tightly
in one hand each shot the other fist
with considerable force into the covet-
Gus eye of the other. Later they
appeared before Magistrate Douglas
They were sorry looking sights, with
lips pulled, eyes turning beautiful
purple, noses bleeding, hats smashed
and clothing and collars torn.
Have you each got your half of
the biII?v asked the court. They had
III fine you each dollar, and you
can pay with your half of the con-
tested BILL Then Id advise yau to
wash up and go to work" said the
court.
Sheepishly the couths shook hands,
paid the fines and called it a draw
Exponent
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
7.0Oo-MILE FLIGHT
TO PHILIPPINES BY
N c AEROS rs PLAN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Tenta-
tive plans now under consideration at
the Navy Department call for sea-
plane flight from San Diego, Califor-
MIA, to the Philippine Islands some
time this Winter or in the early
Spring. Stops will be made at Ha-
wall, Wake Island and Guam under
present plans.
The total distance to be covered
win be more than 1000 miles, or
twice the distance covered by the NC
4 in flying across the Atlantic. The
longest leg from San Diego to Hawaii
will be more than 1000 miles.
1t is probable that seaplanes of the
NC type will be used.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
ARMED POSSES
SEEK NEGRO WHO
ATTACKED GIRL
White Woman Choked and Beaten
Farmer Takes Two Shots at
Fleeing Assailant

MERCHANTvILLE, N. j., Sept. 30
Armed with shotguns, farmers
We're engaged in a man hunt late to-
day, beating strip of woods about
5 miles from here for negro accus-
ed of attacking Mrs. Mary Notsey,
while on her way to this place, where
she was employed. Following the at
tack Mrs. Notsey was removed 30 a
hospital in Camden, where her condi-
ton was said to be serious. She was
choked AND beaten during the attack
Her screams attracted farmer, who
fired at the women's assailant as he
was escaping Exponent.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
POTATO WART OUTBREAK HAS
BEEN DISCOVERED IN THIS
STATE

The dread potato wart disease has
been discovered in Randolph County
and in at least dozen gardens in
Tucker County. It is possible that a
quarantine will be established in these
counties if more cases are discovered.
Further investigations are being car
ried on by Prof. N. J. Giddings, the
University Plant Pathologist, and
Earnest Angelo, who is working with
the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
BOYS AND GIRLS PRIZE WIN
NERS COURSE TO BE HELD AT
MORGANTOWN NEXT JUNE

Definite announcement has been
made that the annual Prize Winners
Course for the Boys and Girls Agri-
cultural Clubs of the State will be
held at Morgantown next June be-
tween the closing of the spring Sc
mester and the opening of the Sum-
mer School The youngsters voted
against going to Morgantown at the
same time that the farmers of West
Virginia meet there in January for
Farmers Week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
JACK JOHNSON KNOCKS OUT
KID CUTLER IN SIXTH ROUND

MEXICO CITY, Sunday, Sept. 49,
Jack Johnson, former heavy
weight champion of the world knock
ed out kid" Cutler in the sixth
round of their 25 round match here
this morning. After one of the pre-
liminary bouts a quarrel ensued over
a decision given by the referee whs
drew revolver and dangerously
wounded one of the judges.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
THE BELINGToN SCHOOL FAIR

The fair was undertaken by the
school children and teachers of Be-
lington. 1t was the first attempt to
put across this sort of an idea. The
attendance was larger both afternoons
and nights than had been expected.
The enthusiasm grew rapidly not
only in the town but in the rural dis
trists as WELL Many exhibits were
brought in by farmers the last day.
In relics, fancywork and quality of
grain worse exhibits have been shown
at our county fair. at Philippi. The
notice of our having fair was short
Considering this shortness of time
the teachers and children may well
congratulate themselves. The idea is
popular one and many suggestions
have beer offered with view of re-
peating these fairs each year BY
giving these people longer notice it
is urged by some that we could make
it street fair for this end of the
county The efforts of old and young
to make the fair success are appre-
ciated by the teachers.
The following are the winners of
premiums that were offered:
Premium List
CLASS A GRAIN.
Gallon wheat, Aston Bartlett 1st;
Carl Williamson. End.
Gallon Oats, Loren Rinehart 1st;
Alfred Griffith End
Gallon Buckwheat, Leslie William
son 1st; Alfred Griffith End.
Corn, 10 ears, Jones Wilson 1st;
u. A. Viquesney, End.
Sweet potatoes, John Harrah LIST;
Alfred Griffith End.
Cabbage, Oleta Bennett 1st;s Lucy
Radabaugh End.
Tomatoes, Earl Thompson LIST.
Beans, DR.. J. w. Strother 1st; Hope
Price End
Pumpkin, Bernard Dennis LIST;
Hope Price End
Squash, G. Ernest 1st.
Beets, Martha Blakeslee LIST.
CLASS A 8 FRUIT DEPARTMENT
Apples, Stark Delicious, Aston
Bartlett 1st, End Roman Beauties,
Aston Bartlett
Largest and best display of fruit,
u. A. viquesney.
CLASS B / PASTRY
Cake, layer Mrs. M, E. Dennis
LIST; Virginia McCollum End.
Loaf of Bread. Mrs. G. c. Right
1st.
Lemon pie, Mrs. c. G. Right 1st;
Ida Offhaus End.
CLASS B 2 CANNING
Pickles, sour, jar, Mrs. A. H. Wood
ford 1st;
CLASS B 3 FRUIT
Peaches, Mrs. Morgan McVicker
! 1st, End name lost.
Piums, Ruth Hillyard 1st
CANNING VEGETABLES
Tomatoes 1st, name lost.
Beans, Martha Blakeslee 1st.
Corn, Mrs. Jim Chenoweth 1st.
Beets, Winnie Viquesney 1st
CLASS C l HANDIWORK
Hand Painted China, Mrs. Flo
Thornhill 1st. Mrs Floyd Teter End
Water color painting, Atlee Bolton
LIST, Atlee Bolton End.
Tatting, Jessie Ernest 1st.
Crochet piece, Kathryn Cain, 1st;
Crochet (adult), Mrs. Offhaus.
Pieced quilts, Mrs. A. H. Woodford
LIST.
CLASS D RELICS
Largest and best display, Ralph
Halter, 1st
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02

/ 1t is reported that the M. f. Church
congregation in Belington is to have
a bachelor preacher for the coming
year. Well, Bill Street and Henry
Mcmahon can have another good mem
Der for their order Of Bachelor Arts"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02

w. s. Moore, of Mountain View
Farm, has answered the call Of the
printers ink and is at Philippi helping
to put out the Philippi Republican.
Winfield is right at home when it
comes to that. He has been there
before.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
SCIENCE GIVEN
.s2O,OO0,000 BY
J. d. ROCKEFELLER

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-A gift of
$2O,000,000 by John D. Rockefeller
to the general education board to be
devoted to the improvement of medi-
cal education in the United States,
was announced by the board which
was founded by Mr.. Rockefeller.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02
NJ. e. CONFERENCE
AT MORGANT0WN
APPOINTS PASTORS
300 Ministers Named at Closing
Session Bishop Edwin Fl.
Hughes Gives List.

MORGANTOWN, w. Va. Sept 80
Appointments of ministers for the
300 Methodist Episcopal churches in
West Virginia We're announced at the
final session of the seventy-third am
nual West Virginia conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. The
conference cabinet held lengthy seq
sion. The entire list of appointments
was read by Bishop Edwin Holt
Hughes, after which the conference
adjourned. Moundsville is the next
place of meeting for the conference.
A partial list Of appointments fol-
low:
Atkins District.
L. E. Ressegger, District Superin-
tendent.
Arbovale-J NJ. Sutton.
Bayard-E. G. Bewford.
Bemis- Durbin-W. A. Gregg.
Belington--D. d. Hammond.
Beverly-S. G. Dotson.
Blaine-Adam Bird.
Circleville-P. w. Arbogast.
CovingtonrP Y. Debold.
Cowen--W. r. Sleeth.
Davis-F. G.. Radabaugh
Deer Creek Case--H Blackhurst.
Eagle Rock Rock Bridge-N. s.
Scott.
Earl--T. H Taylor.
Edray-M. H. Ramsey.
Elkins-W. E. Craig.
Falling Springs-W. H. Hender-
son.
Frost-C. B Rutledge.
Germania--D. H Orr.
Hendricks. N. Ward.
Highland-George Thumm.
Holcomb-C. w. Milem.
Jenningston-R M. Willis.
Junior-R. l.. .Greynolds and A.
w. Thornburg.
Montrose--C. H. Thompson.
Parsons-J HI. Thornburg.
Pendleton-P. w Shrader
Ronceverte---I. D. s. Gross.
Rainelle-W. w. Sutton.
RichwoodJ. L..Norris.
Staunton--T. w. Ryder and H
II. Heironimus.
Staunton Circuit Hugh Stanley.
Summerville-W S. Hill
st. George J NJ Faulkner.
Thomas w Bewford.
Waynesboro--W. " Morris.
Webster Springs-H NJ. Branham.
Philippi--R. 0. Philips.
| Logan-A. NJ. Crabtree.
| Grafton-A D.. Craig (Andrews)
Reedsville-R r. II. Skaggs
st. Marys Gregory Bleakley.
Moundsville-G. G. Slater
Glendale-C. E. Leatherby.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-02

Philippi--R. 0. Philips.
logan. M Crabtree.
Grafton-A. D. Craig (Andrews)
Reedsville-R. II. Skaggs.
st. Marys-Gregory Bleakley
Moundsville-G G.. Slater
Glendale. E. Leatherby.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24
J.W. .DOORLY IN LECTURE
Christian Science Saving Men From
Disease, He Tells Topekans.

The lecture on Christian Science at
the Grand theater Sunday afternoon
by John w. Doorly, member of the
board of 1ecturship of the Mother
Church in Boston, was well attended.
Mr.. Doorly explained the doctrine OF
Christian Science and, in answer to
his own question, What is the saliva
ton which Christian Science offers ?"
said:
christian Science is saving men
from sin of every kind, from disease,
from hate, from poverty, from death
and indeed from every i'll to which
flesh is heir. This salvation, more
over, is not something to be attained
at some future time and in some in
explicable way. but it is something
that can be experienced and enjoyed
here and now. . Christian Science
says that it is possible for you to be
rid of these things (sin. hate, sorrow,
disease and disaster) at once. Chris
tan Science declares that God never
made that disease and that you do not
therefore have to submit to it any
longer"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24
That Was Assertion of n. P. L.
Speaker, Affidavit Claims.
Boosted Authorities Dared Not
Arrest Him, Taylor Says.
DECLARED HUNS NOT WHIPPED
Predicted Revolution in Eng
land in Three Weeks.
Statements in Shoemaker Meet
ing Sent Allen and Robertson.

Claiming that he had the dope" on
President Wilson and that the United
States government did not dare arrest
him, J. H. Shoemaker. a Nonpartisan
league speaker. stirred up the recent
near riot at Hudson. Stafford county.
An affidavit signed by Luther w. Tay-
lor was received today in Governor
Aliens office. A copy of the affidavit
containing Taylor's quotations of Shoe
maker is said to have been sent to
Fred S. Robertson, United States dis
trict attorney.
Shoemaker is alleged to have told
his audience that Germany vas never
whipped in the war. He also is quoted
as saying revolution would break out
in England in three weeks. Then the
speaker defied arrest and stated
United States marshals had repeatedly
stood sponsor for his meetings because
of information which Shoemaker al
legged was in his possession. In his
speech he boasted that patriotic citi-
zens of Bismarck were unable to
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24
Tells HoIU to Stop q
Bod Cough
Surprising results from this fMznoua
old homemade syrup. En1Iy
prepared and costs little.
8q6sQ9eQ0sessaGe20eQ0ecGn

If you have a severe cough or chest
tickle, hoarseness, or difficult breathing,
or if your child wakes up during the
night with Group and you want quick
help, try this reliable old homemade
cough remedy. Any druggist can supply
YOU with 21s ounces OF Pinex Pour
this into a pint bottle and fill the bottle
with plain granulated sugar syrup. Or
You can use clarified molasses, honey, or
corn syrup. instead of sugar syrup, if
desired. This recipe makes a pint of
really remarkable cough remedy. 1t
tastes good. and in spite of its low cost,
1t can be depended upon to give quick
and lasting relief.
Nou can feel this take hold of q
eouca in way that means business.
lt'loosens and raises the phlegm. stops
throat tickle and soothcs and heals the
lrrltated membranes that line the throat
and bronchial tubes with such prompt
ness, ease and certainty that it is really
astonishing.
Pinex is a special and highly concen-
trated compound of genuine Norway
pine extract, and is probably the best
known means of overcoming severe
conghs, throat and chest colds.
There are many worthless limitations
OF this mixture. To avoid disappoint-
ment. ask for "21s ounces of Pinex'
with full directions and don't accept any,
thing. else. Guaranteed to give absolute
satisfaction or money promptly re.
funded. The Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne,
Advertisement
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24

Since the second term of John s.
Dawson as attorney general, Judge
Hawkes. has been an assistant. He
came to Topeka from Stockton. where
he was for number OF years engaged
in the practice of law. He IS regarded
as one of the most brilliant lawyers in
the state and on several occasions
since entering the state department
his services have been sought by pri-
vate corporations. He recently signed
a contract to enter the legal depart
ment of the Empire company.
The services of Judge Hawkes. in
the state house extended thru the ad-
rninistrations of Dawson, Brewster and
the partial first term of r. ]. Hop
kins. In the 1918 primaries Judge
Hawkes. was a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for attorney gen.
eral.
No permanent arrangements have
been made for filling the vacancy in
the department. J. K. Rankin an as
sistant in the office, will handle Judge
Hawkes. work at least until the first
of the year. Edgar Foster.o of Garden
City, a special assistant attorney gen.
eral, will be advanced to the place
held by Rankin.
In addition to securing the lega
services of Judge Hawkes. the Empire
company recently retained for theiI
legal department Judge Robert D
Carver and H. o. Caster, both O.
IODokd.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24
HOLD A WAR VETERAN
Wife, Ill in Hospital. Claims Thayer
Deserted Her.

William Boswell Thayer, former
regular army man, veteran of the
Boxer campaign and the world war,
was brought to Topeka today by Bob
Miller undersheriff. from Toronto, o.,
to face charge of wife desertion. His
wife. Lillian, is sick in a local hos
pital.
Thayer after years of service in the
regular army as recruiting officer in
this locality and as a member of the
Boxer expedition. was discharged but
re-enlisted and went to France in Sep
tember. 1918. His wife had never
heard from him since. she said.
During that time she has been in
the hospital four times and is at pres
ent in a precarious condition. She re-
ported her case to Mrs. c. w. Seeley,
head of the home service department
of the local Red Cross, who wrote to
Washington and ascertained that
Thayer had been discharged and that
his parents lived in Toronto. The
county commissioners refused to pay
the expenses of an officer to go after
Thayer, so Mrs. Seeley raised the
necessary money from among the
ladies of the Red Cross.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24
Yes: S. S. S. Is Purely Vegetable
Natures Safe Blood Treatment

by eating out the lining membrane,
producing chronic dyspepsia and
often entirely running the health.
S. s. S is made entirely of gentle
acting. healing. purifying roots. herbs
and barks. possessing properties that
build up all parts of the system and
cleansing the blood of the germs that
cause Rheumatism. Catarrn. Sores
and Ulcers. Skin Diseases. and all dis
orders of the blood. 1t cleanses the
entire system and It is permanent.
Get S. S. S. at any drug sto. today.
1t is a standard remedy. recognized
everywhere as the greatest blood
antido:e ever discovered. If yours is
a peculiar case write to Medical
Director. 2s1 Swift Laboratory. At
lanta, Ga.-Ady.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24

towards the hole IL could hit It
properly. 1 played this shot and won
the hole. This reminds me of an old
trick of golfers who used to take their
cleek-putters and rough up the blades
of grass around the cup, when
stymied. Then they would play up
against these stiff. outstanding blades
which would resist the ball enough to
throw 1t back on the line or into the
hole
In playing stymies one should recog-
niZe the simple fact that some stymies
can be played successfully and some
cannot. When a styInie is absolutely
impossible it is poor judgment to at
tempt to play it excepting in a situa-
ton where a miracle is necessary TO
win.
The danger of giving even this
guarded advice is the fact, as 1 have
ers are so determined to win the hole
in n tight situation that they disre-
gard the situation as it lies before
them and attempt to do what is abso-
lutely impossible. The result of this
is that they almost certainly lose the
hole at the finish instead of halvinE
it. Or they may sink their opponents
ball or even find themselves facing
another stymie./ 1t is in situations like
this that golfing temperament which
we talked of in the previous articles
is of such a great value to a player
that he can curve his ball around the
stymie a common method of solving
the difficulty is by lofting your ball
right over your opponents. Whether
this can be done or not depends upon
how near the other ball is to the hole
and also how far the balls are apart
OF course, in playing your ball over
your opponent you must abandon your
putter and play with club that gives
plenty of rise. such as a well lofted-
rnashie The stroke should be short
and snappy and is almost wholly
wrist stroke. Still another method is
/ by giving your golf ball a follow
thru and thus knocking your op-
ponents ball over the hole while your
I own follows and drops in.
The follow-thru is usually played
by hitting the ball just above the CEN
/ ter and aim squarely at the other ball
! Sufficient force should be used to get
twice the distance ordinarily required.
All of these three methods must be
| made with decision and confidence
! If the shot looks risky by any of these
methods then it is a question of judg-
; rnent. If may be better to play safe
and accept half than to take the
chance of sinking your opponents ball.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24
OWNERS OBDURATE
Southwest Operators Say wilson Scale
VIII Double Prices.

Kansas City, Nov. 24.-Secretary of
Labor wilson's compromise proposal
of a 31.61 per cent wage advance for
miners Of bituminous coal will not be
accepted by >the operators in the
southwest. Harry N. Taylor, president
of the National Coal association, an
nounced here today. Secretary Will
sons figures were given out after the
miners and operators came to a dead
lock in the conference at Washington.
1t was announced in Washington yes
terday that the miners would accept
Secretary Wilson's compromise fig
ures.
THE operators could not accept the
compromise" said Mr.. Taylor, with
out putting terrific load upon the
people. 1t would mean almost a 100
per cent increase In the cost of coal
to the consumer. Possibly it could be
put into effect in some places. but it
would be impossible in the coal fields
of the southwest because in this Sec
ton the coal veins are very thin,
making SO much dead work"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-24
'S.N.HAWKEs QUITS TO SOUND EN- OUT
G. O. p. Senators and Congress
men Get to Grass Roots.
Party Leaders Give Instructions
To Get Pact Sentiment.

Washington, Nov. pam Repuoh-
can senators and congressman haNs
been instructed by party leaders 10
sound out sentiment in their hone
districts thoroly during the present re-
cess, so that the national committee Dc
fully informed when it meets mere De-
cember 10, it was learned today
Will Fl. Hays. chairman of the ma
tional committee, has sent letter 10
each congressman, 20 submit run
and frank report of public sentiment
as they find it in their home districts
The League of Nations and the treaty
were not mentioned in the letter, but
it was assumed that in addition to
sounding out the country on the prests
dental situation. the national commtts
tee is anxious to know how the couns
try would look upon injection or the
treaty issue and the Lodge reserva-
tions into the next campaign.