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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
COURT-MARTIAL FOR 100000
Representative Johnson Demands
Return to These Men of Pay
Which Was Docked.

WASHINGTON, May 3d. The
fight for reforms in the army court
martial system will be launched in the
House next week, when advocates of
the Chamberlain-Johns bill will be-
gin to exert pressure upon the Mill
tary Affairs Committee to favorably
report the measure.
Mr.. johnson said:
"From the time the United States
entered the war until to-day the ave-
rage number Of men in the army has
been 100000. Four hundred thou
sand, or 20 per cent of the average
number under arms, have been court
martialed and convicted and money
taken from them for their offenses.
The pay of virtually every one Of
these 100000 men has been docked
This money ought to be returned.
"a majority of the members of the
house think that this bill ought to be
passed at once-before the men are
discharged. 1t certainly must be
passed before the army can get vol
untary enlistments it needs. The de-
partment long while ago asked for
$4,000 recruits. They have got 80
900. The evils of the existing court
martial system forms the one reason
why the enlistments have not beer
more rapid"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
VILLA SEXES CHIHUAHUA
CAPITAL HEARS

WASHINGTON, June 3.-Private
advices received here to-day in Mexi-
can circles said Francisco Villas
forces captured Chihuahua City yes
terday. Theadvices were without
confirmation in official quarters.
Reports Of disturbed conditions in
the Yaqui Valley, In Sonora, have
caused the State Department, thru
the American Embassy in the city of
Mexico, to request the Mexican au-
thorities to station sufficient num-
Der of troops in that section of the
country to safeguard American lives
and property.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
NORWAY WON'T JOIN ALLIES
IN NEW BLOCKADE

PARIS, June Norway has re-
fused to join in a blockade Of Ger
many in case the German delegates
refuse to sign the peace treaty
Norway is the second of the neu-
trails to decline joining in a blockade
movement should the Allies decide
upon such a course in the event of
Germany's refusal to sign the Yer
sailles peace
Switzerland last week made it
known that she would not comply
with a request from the Allies to
prohibit all exports to Germany in
such contingency, the Federal
Council again asserting Swiss neu-
trality.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
ANOTHER STORE ROB-
Berry In THIS COUNTY

Thieves effected another store rob
berry at Tacy Wednesday night when
they forced an entrance throug the
side window of the general store of
C. M. Elliott, at that place and helped
themselves to a quality of mer-
chandise.
No trace of them was found nor is
there any clue to lead to their discov-
DRY at the present time. 1t seems
that visits are being paid to the coun-
try stores in Barbour as it will be
recalled that but few weeks ago the
store of d. p Hamrick was robbed.
Some day they will take little too
big Philippi Republican
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
DEM ANDS IMPOSSIBLE
is GERMANYiS ANSWER

Versailles, May 30.-Informa
ton gathered from the German peace
here is that Court Won
Rantzau called the entire
peace delegation together before Herr
Giesbert and Herr Landsberg left for
Berlin several days ago, and thanked
them for their collaboration.
Court Won Brockdorff Rantzau
asked them to tell the people of Berlin
that he would not sign the peace
treaty in the form in which it was
presented by the Allies.
More attaches of the German dele
CATION left for Berlin tonight and
others will depart tomorrow
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
PRESIDENT OF CHINA
A CENTENARY GIVER

New York, May 31st-Chi Shihi
Chang, president of China, has con-
tributed $1,000 toward the Peking
District Centenary fund, and the pre-
sent premier of China has given $500.
Other government officials are support
ing the Centenary with generous cash
from Picking. His report indicates
that the present Chinese government
is DESTROYS of furthering missionary
activities in the turbulent republic.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
London Gives Big Reception to NC-4
Crew

LONDON, June 1.-The crews Of
the three American naval seaplanes
which started on the memorable
Atlantic flight completed so
CALAMITY by the NC-4 through her
arrival at Plymouth yesterday came
to London this afternoon. They were
given typical American reception
as their train stopped at Paddington
station.
American sailors and soldiers who
had been waiting for their arrival
rushed for the car that contained
Lieutenant Commander A. o. Read,
who brought the NC-4 safely across
the Atlantic, seized him and bore
him on their shoulders up and down
the platform and then to an auto
mobile for a parade.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
GOOD ROADS SITUATION

Supt. R. S. Dayton states that two
Govt. trucks have been shipped for
use in Road Construction in Barker
District. Junior road is closed be-
tween Dartmoor and Planning mill for
construction. Travel will be detour-
ed by way Hillyard Road. Fairmont
and Beverly pike is closed between
7:30 and 1900 between p. m. and
A p. m. on workdays between Mclean
and Belington. Approximately 200
men with "a teams at work. Good
weather condition is favoring work
at this time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
$25, 921, Isl, 270 NATIONS DEBT \
NEW RECORD

WASHINGTON, June 3.--The ma
tons public debt reached new high
mark Of $25,921 Isl ,270 at the end
Of May, an increase Of $1,096, 640T5O
during the month. The increase re-
suited from new issues of certificates
of Indebtedness and payments on Vic
tory Loan subscriptions.
Ordinary disbursements in May
amounted to $907 492,920 only
slightly less than the $1,068, 203,020
in the same month last year,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
LIST OF THOSE SIGNING CHAU-
TAUQUA CONTRACT 1919.

E. A. Rinehart, w. W. Thomas H :.
A Stellar, John Mckenzie, W. G..
McCloud, j. A. Viquesney, w. B.
Rector, j. E. Keyser, M r. Key
ser, l.. E. Gamer, f. d. Koontz,
o. Stoneking, F. E. Thompson, w.
Clark Cade, H. B. Shinn, j. E.
Gibson, D. B Caste, A. R. Parrish,
A. b. Spencer, G. B. Richards, c..
W. Shomo, H Howell, G. E. Cain,
G.. W. Price, H H Harrison, J H.
L. Gamer, M. E. Dennis, Joy Hill,
F.. V. Brandon, f. G. Radabaugh,
J. W. Strother, Mrs. R. B. Brooks,
Frank Shepherd, Miss M. E. Cloth
ier,. Winifred Cruikshank, Mrs. H !.
H. Jones, c. A. Blakeslee, w. F..
Thornhill J. p Tibbetts, H.. A. Nc
Coy, w. t. McVicker, E. M. Ham
ilton
All the above parties are requested
to meet at the Baptist Church Thurs
day evening June II, 1919 at eight
o'clock.
COMMITTEE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
BIG CELEBRATION
AT COLUMBUS

PITTSBURG, Pa, June Ain an
effort to register $4,000 West Vir-
ginians to go to the Methodist Cen
tenary Celebration ut Columbus,
Ohio, from June 20 to July 13, Chap
lain O. G. Raglan is organizing Meth
odist Minute Men to acquaint the
Methodists of West Virginia with
the magnitude of the Columbus Cell
ebration.
Practically freed from all duties in
connection with the Methodist Gem
tenary financial campaign the thous-
ands of Minute men in America will
tell in churches and at public gather
ings of the attractions or the cele-
bration.
This week Chaplain Ragan is tour
ing West Virginia comforting with
the seven district chairmen of the
minute men; G. w. Flosher of Buck
harmon, w. B. Matthews of Charles
ton. John Raines Of Rainelle, w. L.
Miller of Wheeling, Prof, Robert A
Armstrong of Morgantown, DR.. j, r
Scott of parkersburg and C. L. Mill
er Of Huntington.
The Columbus Celebration will be
left in the hands Of these district
chairmen when Chaplain Raglan
leaves West Virginia late this week
for Western Pennsylvania and West
ern New York Those intending tc
go to the celebration will be urgec
to send their registration to II. B
Dickson of "a East Gay street, Co
/ lumbus.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
ZIMMERMAN IN LONG
TALK WITH WILHELM

AMERONGEN, June DIR. AL
fred Zimmerman, former German
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, re-
manned at Amerongen overnight last
night, after comforting with the for
mer German Emperor until late in
the evening. Zimmerman was ac-
companied by Herr Schlubach, sec
rotary of the German Legation at
The Hague.
The former Emperor had another
conference with the visitors this
morning.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
AUBERT BOYLES.

ALBERT Boyles, was born September
18th, 1903, and died May 28th, 1919;
age Is years eight months and ten
days.
ALBERT is another victim added to
the accidents of mines. ALBERT was
a popular young man in the COM
munity; winning friends and admir-
ers everywhere by his frank and sin
cere manners. With friends and
associates he was a favorite.
1t has been said that death loves a
shining light; and we are often re-
minded Of this when death claims
for his own the fairest and best loved
among us. This may be an erroneous
conclusion, of a fallible human
Judgment but how often have we seen
deaths fairest prospects bhghted
while that which was neither promi-
sing nor highly praised, remained I'M
touched
l am not going to say it was his
allotted time; but | shall call it the
decree of fate, rather than the hand
of Providence; for Providence is kind,
and God is no respector of persons.
In the passing of ALBERT, death
surely found shining light for he
was everybody's friend and wore a
pleasant smile. ALBERT was the life
of the community where he had re-
sided most all of his life. We shall
always remember him, for he was a
special friend to the writer, and
1 loved him almost as | do my own bro
Their. He was model young man, Of
honesty, industry, and good Christ
ian gentleman. He will be missed il
the community among US all.
ALBERT will never be forgotten peace
to his ashes, and rest to his soul.
ALBERT was converted about 81,
years ago, and united with the South
ern Methodist Church at Eureka, ant
proved his faith in Christ, and low
for the Church. He was always will
ing to do anything that we asked him
he served one year as Superintendent
of the Sunday School, and made
fine record
ALBERT was son of Clinton AM
Edith Boyles He leaves a Father
Mother, one brother besides tw
Grandmothers and a host of friend
to mourn their loss.
The funeral services were conducte
by the writer, and his body was lai
to rest in the cemetery at Silen
Grove, to await the Resurrection.
, Oh for the Peace of perfect Trust
That looks away from all;
That sees thy hand in everything
In great events and small
That hears thy voice A Fathers
voice
Directing for the best,
Oh for the Peace of perfect Trust
A heart with thee at rest.
REV. J. P. SLAUGHTER,
Paste
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
PICNIC THE THIRTIETH

The ladies Of the Woman's Club en-
tertained their husbands and friends
at the Bennett Grove the evening of
Nav 30th-with nice evening din
ner served in the woods in true pic
mic style. w. w. Thomas clans the
only unpleasant affair was that cash
Ter Fowler failed to eat a full meal
1t goes for truth that all had an en-
joyable time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
CHILD HAS NARROW ESCAPE

Little Rufus Hill, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rufus Hill who are visiting Mr..
Hills mother here, had narrow es-
cape Saturday night when he was
struck by moving car at the corner
of Bridge St. and Grim Ave. The
gentleman who was driving the big
car showed wonderful presence of
mind and by keeping his head prob
ably saved the little fellows life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES TO
ARRANGE FOR CELEBRATION
JULY 4, 1919.
OFFICERS

OFFICERS
c. A. Blakeslee, Chairman.
w B. Rector, Secy.
G B Skidmore, Treas
COMMITTEES
Ways and Means
Charles w Shomo, Chairman, l.. n.
Viquesney, DIR. |. c. Irns, j. G Wilson,
1. M. Polling, Charles R. Jones, A.
T. Thornhill, Henry Wilmoth, A.
G. Hathaway, Jay Robinson, c. M.
Elliott
Advertising
F. E. Thompson, Chairman, E. D..
Koontz, T. E. Williamson.
Music
Oliver Stoneking, Chairman, Miss
Jessie Ferrel, Mrs w. w. Thomas
Property
T.. w. Jones, Chairman, Walter
Booth, Floyd Ware.
Entertainment
Verne Broadwater, Chairman, r .
L. Tallman, P. l.. Lovett, Floyd
Teter, w. A Street, w. w Thorn
as, Mrs c. o. Shepherd, Mrs. J :.
W Criss, Mrs. H, A. Stellar, Mrs :.
E. A. Barte, Mrs. VIM. Scrimgeour
Miss M. E. Clothier, Miss Leone
Hhorbough.
Park
Morgan McVicker, Chairman, Joe
Davis, VIM Hill, NJ. l.. Halter, Roy
Keller
All committees are requested to
meet at the Mayors office Monday
June 3, at p. m. for instruction
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
AMERICANS REACH
EUROPE THROUGH AIR
FEDERAL COURT SHORT

The regular term of Federal court
held last week was short one only
two trials being held at Philippi.
Both were cases of the illegal selling
of Intoxicating liquors without a
license and both were convicted.
The last case was one from Kingwood
and the offender was given one year
and one day in the federal prison at
Atlanta.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
EIFFEL TOWER OPEN TO
VISITORS AFTER A YEARS

PARIS, May 8l-The Eiffel
Tower has joined the ranks Of the
demobilized- military role being
ended, although it's wireless telegra-
ply station will be maintained, and
indeed strengthened to bring it e.
quail to the German post at Nauen.
The tower is again accessible to
tourist visitors, after being unap-
proachable for over four years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
VANDERBILT OUT AS PRESIDENT
OF NEW YORK BANK

NEW YORK, June 4.--Frank A.
Vanderlip yesterday designed the
presidency of the National Bank of
New York following meeting of
the board of directors. The Ma
tional City Bank is the largest Ma
tonal bank the United States.
Mr.. vanderlip has been president
since 1909.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
BOMB EXPLODES AT
HOME OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
An Attempt to Wreck Mitchell Pal
mer's Home

WASHINGTON, June AIT
tempts on the life of Attorney Gen
eral Palmer were made to night thru
the planting of bomb which wreck
ed the lower portion of the Palmer
residence in the fashionable north
west esction of Washington.
Mr.. Palmer and all members Of
the family escaped without injury,
being on the second floor at the time
Of the exploson.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05

j. F. Robinson, of R. 4, is offering
every inducement for Improved Roads
he raises no objection to removal
of fences, change of right-of-way or
use of material Mr.. Robinson is a
public spirited gentleman and his
stand for aid should be copied by
many others along the line
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
ORDER YOUR DAILY

The Progressive is arranging for
its annual daily paper during the
Lincoln Chautauqua July to 9Th,
and to all out-of-town subscribers we
ask that you send in your ten cents
(10c) for The Daily Progressive, at
once. Receipt will be acknowledged
thru the weekly of all those sending
in their dimes. Do this nowl
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
GERMANY LOST 1913
U-BOATS DURING WAR

BASLE, May 31-Germany lost
1913 submarines during the war, ac-
cording to statistics published in the
Berlin Vossische zeitung. This num-
Der included seven submarines in
termed in foreign ports and fourteen
destroyed by their own crews.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
THE CHAUTAUQUA

The Lincoln Chautauqua will be in
Belington the week of July Boost
ers get busy-The greatest educa-
tional organization on the road is
coming.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
NOTICE

viii take up wool at the highest
market prices Monday June 16, 1919.
]. WALTER CRISIS,
sgt Belington, Va Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-06-05
NOTICE

There will be no preaching at the
Presbyterian Church Sunday.
J.. M. Mckenzie.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-19

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skin and complexion specialties
"A is perpetually lovely Whenyou
rub Radior Peau deVelour into the pores
ofyour face you are really energizing your
skin with actual radium Radium is like
sunlight. 1t stimulates life and purihes
Radior Peau de Velour sets up, right
inside the skin, a 24>hour massage gentle
and purging. In this way, the skin>ce]ls
arestirred to top>activity The complexion
quickly regains the clean, clear velvet of
YOUTH it blooms with delicate color and
healthy freshness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
News of Fifty Years Ago
(From the Richmond Dispatch. Nov. G. 1862

The attendance at at ot the State Fair yesterday
be the largest ATTENDANCE ever recorded at a
State any other Kind of fair in Virginia
The horticultural and Pathological Society
last night elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: John M. Allen, PRESIDENT; William
II. HaXaIl, vice-nresident; II. x. Ellyson, secre-
tary; J. S. Towner, treasurer.
General Candy Yesterday removed from office
William Woodson Sharp: clerk OF the County
and Circuit Courts OF Goochland County. No
reason was assigned for the dismissal Of this
capable officer
ID. Won Grooming yesterday appointed by
General Candy to be a member OF the City Coun-
ell to fill vacancy.
FIX Governor Wells had long talk with
rresdent Grant yesterday, and il Is said that
sion OF all else. It Is also said that the ex-tioy-
ernor spoke encouragingly OF affairs in this
state and expressed the hope that there shall
he no hitch in the program for giving Virginia
her proper place in the Union.
There dance ut the Exchange Hotel
last night and there will be one every night
during the fair.
Charles j. Folger Is the man selected to sue
coed Butterncld the deposed Assistant United
States Treasurer at New York.
The iron bridge across the Mississippi River
at st. Louis Is going ahead rapidly. The gran
lite being used In Its construction is from the
Quarres OF tho James River Granite Company
near this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
Rest md Exercise In Locomotor Ataxia (v.)

Only q small number Of the many THOUSAND
sSsG Sow t M least but 30 it is
81 sasS an intssiion; usually Of several years
nSeSiSnosinE cause Whion renders isdiyiauS
hssv
sf suoss ,h9, the
some strains; and there is not wanting strong
tS Of this hs RH
q the system in one Who Win has syphilis
There eonyinens testimony " to inaeate thai
n rSu e the
natural Tssistanee Of nervous cells
lend weight to such a conception: Locomotor
Il n much ors somonv rs In
in .ha IN the s so r
fr9 ,n. worry ,DI;y.,a and depression.
not not IDENTICAL with the effect Of ordinary physi-
The iSayausl with loeometor a,axla Cor ono
St, Avftis as d m"ssls or
Es BY @
Win sna tEes hm in TO any This APPLIES
m hs sarrE GU. for the purpose Of reeduea ting
hs has lost IS often
yisaSIe for ne ataxie individual to begin his
sises shall describe such EXERCISES ' in eNu the
passive movements. and therefore ar intelligent
m sr eds. ss The ply
always advisable ut the beginning and at reas-
enable intervals throughout the treatment
. a natural normal muscular movement.
intended to explain. is performed accurately,
exactly eE economically and gracefully When
the movements become waverlng. jerky exag-
gerated or chaotic LAS typcaiiy seen in a
drunken person) they are called ataxlc. In
deed. many sober victim of locomotor atnxia
appears little tipsy to the SUPERFICIAL observe
Questions and Answers.
ss, Z: e: R5y bssy
Answer --Shampon II as often as may be nee
essary Night and morning rub into the scaln
aoout teaspoonful of j solution OF resorcn,
thirty grains. in cologne water. four ounces
a yeilowish tinge). "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
A Daily Once-Over
Telling him to Your wife.

Young married folk. beware OF the first lie.
1t may seem trivial matter but you
not ginc how far reaching It's effect may be.
One lie means two and two lies mean four,
and it goes on. ever " ming tGsrcle.
1t may not need second lie cover the
first lie. but when you have once broken your
resolution to he perfectly frank, honest and
above board with your life partner, more lies
roll along easily
down he felt when he told the first lie to his
wife, and he had to fight against his better
impulses to refrain from proclaiming the
truth.
But after 4 time this impulse wore Off and
he felt no ccmpunctions Whatever about tell
ing untruth.
4 falsehood is distinction without a Diff
ference in effect, outwardly.
a falsehood is miss tatement without in
tfntion To deceive, and cannot harm the moral
hber Of the one who makes the mis- take, though
its effect may be DISASTROUS in the case OF
the lie deliberate deception.
Don't jeopardze your home happiness and
security with a network OF les.-Copyrght
1919
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-06
Keyboard Touches
Com mon Sense CO-OperatIon.
BY FRANK IL. BROOKS

The animal that is in most of US becomes
ferocious when it thinks somebody is trying
TO do us; or. in the more nclegant, but more
expressive argo of the rough and ready try
ing TO put one over u.s." The spirit Of pro
test begins at the cradle and never dies II
may sumher. but it all along the
course any order or rule that seems TO be un-
tense as the first of mans rights, is a part of
the protest that cries out. Don't shovel"
Perplexingly paradoxicai it is. out of this
natural tendency to put up ones hands bust
ness rebels against dictation and labor orders
walkouts. In the opinion of many. there is
too much talk and not enough OF get together
Hence, the storms that are raging in the up-
take of every class. a trivial incident oc-
cured the other day that may show what
Germ that had grown wealthy little orders
IT had received for many years notified its
branches TO inform customers that on and AZ
Ter a stated date no small orders, such as the
concern had taken for many years would be
accepted. The work had always been so sat
isfactory that the patrons from many sections
sent sent In husky protest. The concern replied
tons which are just now rampant. 1t did
nor see It's way TO take small orders as here
tofore. The heads of the branch concerns or
ganized a sort Of plebiscte and learned from
the patrons that they would be willing to pay
more than formerly. provided the old order
was restored The concern accepted the plan
II was thus enabled to pay it's force what
they asked, and big strike was avoided The
customers were satisfied. II all grew out Of
little spirit to get together
me country school-teachcr who told his pu-
PITS that vinegar never catches flies had
slimmer Of what comes OF NEE ting people half
way in tho settlement of trouble.