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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13
Sunshine Club.

The Sunshine Club met with Mrs.
V. B. Robinson Feb. A, 1919. Those
present were Mrs. F. E. Thompson,
Mrs. Cain, Mrs. Parrish, Mrs. Nc
Wicker and Mrs. Robinson. 1t was
voted to give ten dollars to the suf-
fering Armenians. At an appropri-
ate hour delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess. During this
year interesting meetings have been
with Mrs. L. D. Cook and Mrs. A.
R. Parrish. These meetings are
growing in interest since the ladies'
are relieved of much war work and
have more time for social work. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs
M. X. Smith, Feb. IS.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13

hands of Indians-these oaks stood
near path frequented by Indians
going to and from the region be-
yond the Ohio. Through informa
ton of returned captives from the
Indian Country, Border warriors, or
friendly Indians legend or story
came to the ears of early settlers of
this region of fabulous wealth of gold
and silver buried near here by In
dian warriors returning from raids
holly pursued by border fighters
from beyond the Allegheny noun
tains. Early settlers spent consid-
cradle time prospecting and digging
for this treasure. But whether or
not it was ever found is unknown.
The hand of the axman has long
since despoiled the marked trees
and the location is only known now
by slight marks of excavations made
.be these early settlers AS to the
existence of the treasure is uncertain,
but as to the history of the trees
with the marks of the tomahawk they
existed and probably held the secret
history of some event connected with
tn Indians visits to this part of
West Virginia
Barbour County Stills. q
There was a time in the history of
Barbour County when the hospitality
of the humble homes was emphasized
by passing glass of apple-brandy.
The future of the apple orchard was
looked forward to with interest when
its fruit would yield distilled juices
so in planting, care was taken to
plant only the varieties which would
produce the largest yield of the prod
uct of the still-Not every settler
had a still of his own, but they were
not rare by any means and those who
did not possess copper still took
his fruit to one of his. neighbours
stills where it was run on halves
there was no tax or duty to pay and
spirits were cheap every man knew
the meaning of singing" and ''doub-
ling" and a ten gallon key was
common sight in nIust homes.
Of these early stills Frederick
Booth ran one near his home, on
Hunters Fork. jesse Fitzwater had
one near Meadowville. Tom Phil
lips ran one a few miles west of
MeadawyilIe. John Wilson ram one
at his home now Mt View. OF
these old stills but Two are known
to be IN existence and they have long
since ceased to produce the spirits.
During the period of these early
stills Brandy sold at so cts per gal
Ion but in 1865 owing to tax being
placed upon it the price was raised
to so cts per gallon, during this,
time a few moonshiners stills appear
ed. But they ceased to operate in
1867 except in very few cases.
Frederick Hill and w. w. Hila being.
the last persons to operate a. still on
Sugar Creek. One of the old stamps
which is still intact bears the date of
1873. At one time there was
moonshine still run at what Is known
as she Sulphur Springs at that time
in most an inaccessible swamp and
laurel thicket.
The old fashioned still has been
driven gradually from the local COM
immunity to the trade centers, and with
the, last lap of civilization the man
ufacture of spirituous liquors is
being relegated to the past. So that
now the old copper still, and the
worm" of the still are looked upon
as relics.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13

To patronize your home merchants
and industries is not only patriotic
and duty Of good citizenship, but it
is to your personal advantage, both
financially and sociologically. The
truth is that every dollar spent in
your home town will find its way
back to your purse, but the dollar
spent away from home is in all prob
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13
HtGH SCHOOL NOTES.

NJ. P. Boyles spent the week end
at his home.
Pearl Harris is confined to her
room this week with the Flu.
visiting at school Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mildred Waters, of Elkins, was
Lee and Aaron O'Brien were Wis
iting their home folks Saturday and
Sunday.
Beatrice Wilson has returned to
school after a weeks illness.
Beulah Radabaugh and Catherine
Farmhouse attended the pie social at
Stringtown Saturday night.
The student body has recently
purchased a magnificent picture of
General John j. Pershing which adds
much to the appearance of the Aud
itorium.
Rease Woodford was seeing friends
in Buckhannon the week end.
Prof. Gray, of the West Virginia
University will give an illustrated
lecture in the Auditorium on Mon
day night Feb. II, 1919, at 7:30 O.
clock The slides will illustrate
mining conditions in our state Ad-
mission free.
A joint program of the Lyceum
and Mozart Literary societies will be
given in the High School Auditorium
on Feb. 21. As February is month
in which several great Americans
were born the societies will cele-
brate the memories of four great
Americans; viz, Lincoln. Lowell,
Longfellow and Washington.
The following is the program:
1. High School Song.
2. Invocation 80. Rev. McKinzie
3. Biography of George Washing
ton Chas Eib.
4. Reading from Hiawatha 49,.
Winnie Viquesney
p OTdblOH .s...... homer george.
s. Piano Duet ...... Kathleen
Curry and Forest Right
7. Scientific Demonstration 800.
Mr.. Drummond
s. Talk what Belington Needs
Most) ............ Mr.. Boyles.
9. Biography of Lincoln ....
}. Fax Ernest.
10. Quartet -. Paul Nottingham,
Bernie Coberly, Bernard Right, Har-
old Hill
H. Recitation-Courtin Lowell
Virginia Eib
Il. Cornet Duet .......-. Holt
Right, Robert Richard.
Is. Selection from Longfeiiow
Beulah Radabaugh.
Id. Belington Observer -. Ber-
nard Right.
Is. Song ..... Girls Glee Club.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13
Illustrated Lecture at High School
February 18th 1919. 2 O'clock

AbuStA obCu Lecture dt HIgn ScnO0I
February 18th 1919. z O'clock
P NJ
The subject is Accidents in Mines.
Their Cause and Prevention. The. lee
ture is free and all mine men and
othrs interested in mining are invited
to attend.
This work is done by the Mining
Extension Department of the West
Virginia University and E. E. Gray
is conducting the work in this field.
The most important feature is the
class work for mine workers which
equips them with an intelligent work
ing knowledge and ultimately results
IN great saving of life and prop
erty.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13
THE OPERETTA A SUCCESS.

The program given at the High
School Building last Thursday night
by the grades under the direction of
Miss Ferrill assisted by the teachers
of the grades was success in every
sense of the word. The work of the
children showed careful training and
marked talent The play was re-
ceived enthusiastically by the large
crowd in attendance.
The proceeds above all expenses
amounted to $76 and viii be used for
the purchase of piano for the
grades on the West side.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13
| GRANT GRAHAM

FOR SALE:-Four Farms, in and
near Stringtown, ranging from 5
to 1876 acres. Suitable for farming
81. grazing. For further informa-
ton, inquire or address
w. ID. PARSONS
Belington, w. Va Route A.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13
Party.

On last Tuesday evening Feb. the
fourth Miss Carrie Allander enter
tanned her S. S. Glass at her home on
the West side. The evening was
spent in playing games after which
a two course luncheon was served
At a late hour the guests departed
having reported a very good time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13

ability gone forever. The profit on
each dollar of business transacted at
home enriches the community to that
extent and increases the value of
property.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13

Life is too full of various pleas
ures and duties for any sensible
man to become tired Of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-13
STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! TAXPAYERS

DUNG the month Of February 1919, will have the
BeIngon East, Belngton West Barker, Valley and Junior
Tax Books al BeHngton. All persons ewing Taxes m
either Of these Districts are kindly asked to pay same dr.
ing this month"; as we intend to soon begin evyng for the
collection Of the 19lSayes so that we will not be so rushed
the last days which we have for the collection Of same
Remember commencing Jan. LIST 1919 your taxes
draw 10 per cent interest
EA BARTE, Deputy Sheriff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
German Ferment and Peace.

German turmoil is on the increase
with recrudescence of the early
tendency toward communistic insur
rcction. The so-callcd Spartacan fac
ton is again in evidence i'll certain
places, notably Hamburg. where riot
ing has occurred with much iosS Of
In Berlin barbados have been erected
70 stem the revolt. The government
appears to he weak in its measures Of
aggressive resistance to the revolt.
With Germany in turmoil and the
government weak, the question of
treaty making becomes one not of the
willingness of the recognized author
lty at Berlin to sign the terms, but
Of its ability to ratify and execute
them. Paris is expressing concern over
this point. Delegates may appear at
Versailles with complete credentials
and affix their signatures to the in
strument of peace, and yet that docu-
ment would be but 'scrap of paper"
if there was i'll Germany no DISPOSE
ton to conform to the treaty and no
power to compel observance.
Consequently the peace procedure
will not end with the ceremony of
signing the treaty at Versailles In
deed, from that moment a new phase
of the matter develops which will cause
more anxiety than the question para
mount during the past few weeks as
to whether or not the German govern
ment would accept the terms laid down
by the allies. With Germany in com
munistic ferment of revolt, with the
Junkers ready to restore the autocratic
regime. with the treaty regarded by
the people under the insistent tutelage
of the government leaders as unjust
and cruel, it will be necessary for the
allies to keep ever on the watch, with
arms in hand, ready to proceed with
measures of compulsion. The war will
not end with the tracing on the docu-
ment at Versailles of few German
signatures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27

of preparedness. 1t has put new ap-
praisement on the long American
coast lines, and wants every mile of
them protected.
Every step looking to this end will
be well taken and well approved. The
Navy should be increased to meet the
requirements. The Panama canal Will
be invaluable in passing ships from
one ocean into the other. On which
ever side. therefore, an emergency
arises the other side will be within
hailng distance. But if we make our
selves rs strong as we should be on
both sides. no emergency will be likely
to arise on either. a country thor
oughly prepared is a country thor
oughly respected.
Fighting ships cost money. and these
are tight times. Taxes are heavy, and
tax collectors are never welcome call
erS Nevertheless. as tire country has
but recently discovered, there is no
economy in skimping any important
branch of the public service. and es-
emergency the country leans heavily.
An adequate Navy is worth every dol
keeping it tit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27

shipbuilding enterprise as war meas
ure. There was no thought or sug-
gestion of putting the government per-
manently into ocean carrying of any
kind. A government owned and OPP
Grated merchant marine was probably
in nobody's mind, although everybody
had been considering more or less the
matter of increased foreign trade car
ried in American bottoms.
Nor did this question enter into last
years campaign. No part of last No
rember's mandate covers one way or
another whether American merchant
bottoms shall be publicly or privately
owned and operated in times of peace
as a settled peace policy. Thus the
question is before Congress to be de
cided without specific instructions, or
to be postponed until the voters next
year at the polls shall express them
selves.
AS to land transportation. sentiment
i'll the present Congress seems to he
against government ownership and OPP
Grafton. The problem of returning the
railroads to their owners for opera
ton by them under new government
regulations is now being worked out,
with prospects of success. In both
House and Senate the feeling is strong
that government control of those prop
critics, established for war purposes,
and which has proved exceedingly ex
pcnsive, should end as soon as pos
sible.
\ merchant marine of large size and
the latest equipment. is indispensable
to our ambitious peace plans. With
out such means we shall not be able
to reach foreign markets with our
products so as to dispose of them to
advantage. The ships are in existence,
and a decision as to their operation
is due. We must get into the game,
and upon the best terms possible. Our
competitors for foreign trade will soon
be in action, and we should meet them
in good shape and with determina
ton to win.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
Cleaner Streets in Prospect.

Announcement that 4 new method
of street cleaning will be adopted
after the 1st of July if the pending
District bill passes promises much
cleaner city than in the past. Under
this contemplated arrangement there
will be a larger number of machines,
particularly of the "squegee" type,
which flush and clean the pavements
simultaneously. These machines, when
in good shape and effectively oper-
ated. put the streets in first-class CON
dition, without raising any dust. For
their successful operation, however,
the pavements must be in better state
of repair than they are at present.
In fact, no street cleaning apparatus or
method is effective if the asphalt is
full of holes. Street repairs have nee
essarily been curtailed this spring on
account of the failure of appropria-
tons, but with the passage of the new
law there will be sufficient funds to
put the pavements in good condition,
and this work should be pressed
promptly. The health of Washing
ton depends to large degree upon
the cleanliness of the streets, and for
its preservation repair work and the
street cleaning work should be brought
as quickly as possible up to the high
est attainable mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
The Merchant Marine.

Senator Fletcher of Florida favors
continued government ownership and
operation of merchant ships As he
puts the question, the government,
having built ships at a large cost, and
begun operating them at a profit,
should, as good business proposition,
go on with the venture.
This opens debate which cannot
fail to attract attention, even in the
midst of so much else of interest and
importance. And the Florida senator's
observation Will attract the more at
tention by reason of the fact that un-
der the recent democratic control of
the Senate he was chairman of the
committee on commerce, and thus be-
came familiar with the subject he dis
cussed in the Senate yesterday.
1t will appear as the debate proceeds
that the government entered upon its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
COnyiyiality.

Many customs now are changing
And reforms are widely ranging
As convivial liquids take a mighty
slump.
Yet we greet each friend and brother,
And we still say, "Have another"
As we gather round the old town pump.
AS of yore, we get together
Where folks talk about the weather,
And we criticise the plutocrat so
plump.
We discuss the politicians,
And the children's dispositions,
As we gather round the old town pump.
We have finally concluded
We have sort o been deluded,
And John Barleycorn was only just a
chump,
For we hold grand conversations,
And decide the fates of nations
As we gather round the old town pump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
Car Tenders.

Washington's street cars have been
equipped with tenders for good many
years, and it will be strange now to
see some of the ears in operation with
out them. The Public Utilities Com
mission has decided to permit the two
companies to experiment with fender
less ears on one line of each system
for a period to determine whether or
not they are necessary. When the
Tenders were adopted it was felt that
they would add materially to the
safety of the public, or rather that
they would lessen the chance of seri-
Gus accident. Experience, however,
has proved that very few persons are
saved from injury by the tenders, that
the wheel guards are sufficient to keep
a victim from being reached by the
wheels of moving car. AS a matter
of fact, very few persons who are
struck by the cars pass under the
front. Most wheel accidents occur on
the side. The tenders, it is claimed,
do more damage than good, as, pro-
truding as they do beyond the car
body, they cause accidents at the
curves. A few weeks of experiment
on the lines selected may possibly
demonstrate whether or not Tenders
are essential The elimination of the
tenders will at least serve to curtail
the noise made by the cars, which is
now nerve-racking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
The Pacific and the Fleet.

Secretary Daniels is arranging for
the proper recognition of the Pacific
coast in the matter of naval defense.
There is TO be feet for the Pacific
as for the Atlantic. Henceforth, both
oceans are to figure in naval calcula-
tons, and on an equality.
This should prove to be a popular
policy. Certainly it is in harmony with
professional opinion, often expressed,
and with lay sentiment, which of late
has been growing.
Long before there was threat or
thought of world war, the impor-
tance of our interests on the western
side of the country figured in the dis
cussions of our sea power. 1t was in
sisted then that we should be as strong
on the one ocean as on the other.
Unfortunately, the discussions bore
no fruit. Strengthening ourselves on
the water anywhere did not fall in
with the notions of the authorities.
Not even was the force provided for
the Atlantic made adequate.
The war has changed somewhat the
popular view Of this matter. The Navy
now is in high favor, and deserves to
be. 1t acquitted itself well of its re-
cent war task. 1t began with an equip
ment too small, but worked up to the
emergency. and filled its assignment
The public knows today what war
IL. 1t has paid, and will continue to
pay for some time, the penalty of I'M
preparedness. It has learned the value
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
The House Insists.

In instructing the conferccs on the
District appropriation bill to insist
upon their opposition to the Senate
amendment restoring the half and
half principle. the House yesterday
merely maintained its former position
on this subject. II is noticeable. how
ever. and most gratifying. that the vote
by which the House acted thus was III
terms OF the full membership of that
body very close. One hundred and
fifty members voted to instruct
the conferecS to maintain opposition
To the Senate amendment. and l29 OPP
posed the motion. The affirmative vote
was, therefore. a fraction over D. per
cent OF the total vote east. A ma
jority of only 80 for the instruction
TO insist upon opposition to the Sen
ate amendment cannot be regarded as
Indicative of an overwhelming oppo-
sition to the half and half principle
III the House.
When a year ago the House voted
on similar occasion 10 insist upon
opposition to the half and half amend
ment of the Senate, the result was l6l
to lbs, or 500 per cent in the affirma-
five. This was larger vote against
the half-and half principle than was
,,-bi,h ,,null indicate
assurediy that the opposition in the
House to the half and half principle is
not on the increase. hut rather the
contrary. When the bill was brought
into the House for final action late in
August last the vote was 270 to % to
recede from opposition and to allow
the bill to pass carrying the half and
half provision.
Resumption of the conference thus
occurs i'll circumstances similar to
those of last winter when a fixed limit
obtained. Action then. however. was
not SO imperative as action now, mas
much as an extra session of Congress
was assured through necessity, and at
present if the District bill does not
pass by the LIST of July, regardless of
the question of presidential signature,
provision for capital maintenance
from the outset of the new fiscal year
will be lacking
There is no sign or token that the
Senate will yield from its, insistence
upon the half-and half principle. 1t
has heretofore stood stanchly by that
principle, as against efforts at indi-
rect repeal through rider. The issues
items made so familiar through past
deadlocks in conference, the House OPP
posing the half-and half and the Keller
amendments, both of Senate origin. One
is matter of the broadcast public in
terest. the other a matter of strictly
private concern. They have become
the standing subjects of dispute be-
tween the houses.
Despite the necessity for assured ac-
ton before midnight next Monday
again disregarding the question of
presidential ignature-there is no &C.
casion to apprehend a hasty compro-
mise. The District continues to look
to the Senate to prevent the injustice
of repeal by rider of the vital and es-
sential principle of District mainte-
nance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
Disorder Demanded.

"What made them fire that chair
man out of the Window" asked the
bolshevist.
enced principles" replied the anarchist
"The first thing he said was, The meet
ing will come to ORDER"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27
No Happy Medium.

The bathing suits are large or small
And never built just right.
They either do not fit at all,
Or else they're much too tight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-27

It will not be surprising if when the
treaty is signed Rantzau insists on be-
ing permitted to indulge in some per-
sonal discourtesy as an evidence of his
official dignity.