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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05

There will be meeting of the
Executive Committee of the
Sunday School Association of
Barbour County in the city of
Philippi, w. Va. Saturday May
7th, 1921, in the M. E. Church,
at / 80 P M, for the purpose of
receiving and adopting program
for the several district convent
ions and for the transaction of
such other business as may come
be fore the Association.
All County and District offic-
ers, superintendent and Minis
ters Of the Gospel are urged to
attend and all persons interested
in Sunday School work.
J. M. McVICKER
County Secretary
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05

Sent to Her Father, ExpIodes and
Wrecks Store

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa. An 1S-year-
old girl was killed and five other
persons were injured at South Fork,
near here, when bomb, sent through
the mails, exploded in a store owned
by Tony Raneri Annie Raneri was
killed and three Of her sisters, a
brother and an unidentified man were
injured.
Annie Raneri went to the postoffice
and paid charges on the package,
which was addressed to her father.
The girl opened the package in the
store and, as she removed the last
wrapper, the explosion occurred. One
side of the building was blown out
and the store was wrecked. Accord
ing to the police Raneri had been
threatened recently by unidentified
persons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
u S ID usutenant's Equals
That Of Marshal FOch
DUE TO EXCHANGE RATES
American Soldiers Can Afford Many
Luxuries and German Government
Pays Piper.

Coblenz. - The pay of second
lieutenant In the American army
on the Rhine is equivalent to that Of
Marshal Foch.
This may explain in part why the
American army of $1,000 men costs
Germany more than $4,000 French
troops in the Mayence zone. II ac-
counts also for the exaggerated state
ment from German sources that Amer
ica's fighting force cost Germany more
than all the allied armies of occupa-
ton.
Marshal Foch's salary is $4,000
francs. A second lieutenant in the
American forces In Germany receives
S2120 a year, which extra allotnients
bring up to about $1,000 At the rate
of exchange of 141h francs to the dol
lar, the second lieutenant draws about
1880 francs year.
The buck private receives $36 a
month; corporal, $51.So; a sergeant,
$63, and technical sergeant, $74.20.
The French poiliu at Mayence has to
be content with rs confines a day; a
corporal receives 80 confines and a
sergeant two francs.
With the rate OF exchange about 60
to 65 marks to the dollar, the Ameri-
can soldier in Germany draws a larger
salary than many Of the high German
city officials.
The American soldier In the Coblenz
area lives better than the average
bourgeois family Of either France or
Germany. At each Of the ten huts
managed by the Young Mems Chris
tiaD Association In Coblenz the sol
der can obtain better and cheaper
food than In the average good restau-l
rants Of Paris or coblenz.
Here Is the menu for one Sunday
dinner at the Bahnhof Hotel, conduct
ed by the Y. NJ. G. A., which the SOL
der could buy for 30 marks, or about
half dollar: Cream Of pea soup.
roast Danish turkey, nut dressing,
cranberry sauce, potato croquets, Jer-
sey sweet potatoes, creamed cauli-
flower, shrimp salad, radishes, olives,
pickles, rolls, butter, marshmallow ice
cream, cake, coffee or tea.
There has never been soldier In
any army who has had at his dispo-
sition the ganization Of welfare
which the American soldier on the
Rhine enjoys Officers say the boys
here are living the lives Of gentlemen
and are behaving as such.
Although prohibition does not exist
In Coblenz the correspondent has yet
to see drunken American soldier In
the city, and yet payday, the dread
of the military police, has come and
gone
The Germans seem to bear them no
animosity, they are very popular
with the frauleins, and spooning might
be added to the outdoor sports which
find favor with many soldiers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
ROYAL WELCOME
TO JUDGE BAKER

Wheeling, May 5th-Judge
William E. Baker of Elkins new
" appointed judge of the feder-
al court of the northern district
of West Virginia was accorded
a royal welcome to the bench
when the Bar Association of
Ohio county, last night, held a
banquet in his honor at the
Wheeling Country club. The
distinguished jurist was greeted
with open arms by the local at
torneys and a splendid program
carried through.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
BELINGToN CHAUTAUQUA
june 24-2s

-Four all-star musical compan-
les, a lightning-change imper-
senator, a New York play sue
cess, and four headline lecturers
are included in the five-day Cha
utauqua lineup for Belington,
beginning June oath. Prelimi-
nary advertising material and a
genrous supply of season tickets
will be brought by the Redpath
Company's advance representa-
tive three or four weeks ahead
of the opening.
The program arrangement, as
announced by the local Chautau-
qua committee, follow:
FIRST DAY: American Tro-
ubadours in costumed musical
program.
Elwood T. Bailey in his "All
Aboard!" lecture.
SECOND DAY: Whites Or
chestra in two instrumental pro-
grams.
John B. Ratio, prince of i'm
personators.
THIRD DAY: Lillian Johns
ton Duo.
Thomas Brooks Fletcher, dra-
matte orator.
FOURTH DAY: w. D. Camp
bell in INSTRUMENTATION
on "Home Art"
New York Comedy success,
Nothing But the Truth.
FIFTH DAY: O. L. Kiplinger
former chaplain of Indiana state
prison.
Knight Macgregor, baritone,
and assisting artists.
Some new features will be in
troduced for the junior chautau-
quans, and special badges will
be furnished all boys and girl
holding season tickets.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05

New York. - burglars smother
ed Paul Ludwig to death in his bed
and escaped with large sum Of mon
ey. Ludwig, who was the lessee OF
three apartment houses here, was
found in his bed, with blankets and
bedclothes piled over his head. The
bed clothing was strapped down by
his own suspenders. His wrists had
been bound and dashed to his neck
The police said the money stolen rep
resented his weekly rent collections.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
Educating Alien Girls.

Rome. = The twenty-five nuns
who sailed from Naples on April p
for New York on the way to Trenton
N. j., to establish new religious
house, are bearing an autographed let
ter from Pope Benedict ordering thai
the new institution in Trenton shall
be the mother house" to similar In
stitutions, it was learned. The CHIEF
aim Of the new religious house will
be to educate the daughters Of immt
grants.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
Hopeless Cripple Cured.

York, Pa.-Thirteen-yenr-old Charles
Berkeimer, Of this city who was re-
garded as hopelessly crippled, has sue
cessfully come through an operation
on which surgeons admitted to be a
.hance
He was born with les so crooked
his feet nevc~ touched the ground. A
series of operations was required, con-
sisting of breaking and resetting the
bones. The final one, performed last
Saturday at the Mercy Hospital, Bal
timore, has left the boys legs perfect
ly straight.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
BIG ANTHRACITE STORES

Retailers Have Nearly Twice Ton
mage Held by Them June 1, 1920.
Washington. = The quantity OF
anthracite coal in the hands of re
tail dealers ON April 1 was nearly
twice the amount held by them on
June 1, 1920, the geological survey,
which has completed canvass of con.
sumers' stocks of coal, announced
Producers of anthracite, the an.
nouncement said, also had on hand
considerable tonnage of domestic and
steam sizes. Mines were found to
have operated steadily, it was said,
despite the industrial depression In
many localities.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
FIRST LIST OF SLACKERS :
Roster Received at Fort Sheridan
Carries 1000 Names

Chicago The first official list
of draft evaders in the 9th army
corps area embracing Illinois, Michi-
gan and Wisconsin, has been received
at Fort Sheridan it was announced.
The list contains $4,000 names.
The names will be printed and sent
out to newspapers, postottices, draft
boards, county sheriffs and chiefs OF
police. A reward of $50 will be Of
fered for the capture of each man
named on the lists.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05

Increases of the State expens-
es has made it necessary for
more revenue. In order not
to increase the direct taxes it
was decided to meet it by indir-
ect taxation in the form of a LIS
to 1-3 of one percentum on Sales.
1t remains to be seen whether or
not the plan will work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
Planted 100000 Trees in Week

Harrisburg, Pa. = The planting OF
more than 100000 trees on private
lands, he trees having been supplied
free TO 919 owners, was reported by
the department of forestry as part
of IFS reforestation work this spring
Indiana county had the largest number
of seedlings planted, while Allegheny
led with the largest number of oper
atfons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
s,112,2o2 h penns Rural Districts.

Harrisburg, Pa. More than one
third of the 8,72t017 people who
reside in the ate ST Pennsylvania
to be exact, 3,112,2Cs. or 35.7 PEI cent
live in rural district. Population
statistics compiled by the bureau Of
census from The census Of January /,
1920, and made rutlic here, disclose
this.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
poorknob Breaks, Woman Hurt.

Pottsville, Pa. - When the knob
on her front door broke off, Mrs.
August Kelley, of Schuylkill Haven,
was thrown heavily TO the pavement
and broke both legs She has since
been in an unco nscious condition, and
apprehensions are entertained for her
recovery. She Is woman Of very
heavy weight, and this added to the
force of her fall.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05

Belington's Charter as amend
ed Chat is, the City's Constitu-
tion) enables the Common
Council to enact Ordinances that
will be for the betterment Of the
city, Get a copy and read it!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
BoIshevism Drive. out College Head

Chicago. = Charging that valpa-
raise, Ind, is 8 hotbe0 Of boil
shevism, communism and Their cults.
and that all Efforts Of his to thwart
this propaganda mas failed because of
sinister inside Influences" Daniel
Russell Hodgdob, president, sent his
resignation to the trustees.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
Find Merchant slain in Gutter.

Pittsburgh, Pa. - Charles Pinto.
a merchant at Turtle Creek, was found
in the gutter with his skull fractured
and number of bullet wounds In his
body. County detectives are investi-
eating.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
Boy Of 5 Kills Brother.

Berwick, Pa. - John Birko, aged
s, died in the Berwick Hospital
several hours after he had been shot
by his brother, Michael, aged, 5, while
they were playing with their fathers
revolver. The elder brother had point
ed the weapon playfully at Michael
and then handed the weapon to him.
Michael pointed it at John and fired,
the bullet tearing away part of the
jaw and lodging in the neck.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
Mail PiIos oies in Plane.

Cleveland. . mail plane from
Chicago. tina WIS delayed by fog,
plunged into the Cuyahoga river bank
here and was destroyed by fire. The
pilot burned to death. Local officials
said he was J. T. Christensen, Chi
cago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
Income Tax Puts Woman in Asylum

Buffalo, N. Y. g. Papers fled
In the county clefacs office state
that Ethel J. Mahan, owner of gro
Gerry store, became 10 worried over
fear that the government would con-
fiscate her business, because Of errors
In her income tax report, that she lost
her mind. She was committed to the
State Hospital for the Insane by Act
Ing County Clerk Judge Ottoway.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05

Fred. E. Thompson returned
home Wednesday from Charles
ton and reports very interest
ing sessions of the last Legisla-
ture. He was accompanied by
his wife and daughter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05
Goose Monarch Dies, 20 Years Old.

Hagerstown. Md. goose, 2e
years old, owned by Mrs. Charlotte
Staubs, Tilghmanton, lieG. The bird
was pet, very fat, and for several
years has been barely able to walk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-05-05

Continued on fourth page
Hyder Alaska miner., 1921-07-13
WE WANT TO KNOW


 Why is the answer to a question? How far can gum drop? If a cosset cover covers corset, what dOes a corset cover? What will hash assay? What great man first said T love my wife, but oh, you kid"? How old was Mary's little lamh9 What makes wild women wild? What is the color of a law suit? Why do they let George do it? Who discovered the use of rouge and why?
 Why is moustache? Who was Pan? What did he handle?
 Why does a door screen? What made the window blind2 Where does the lamp flame | go when you blow it out? Why hasn't a vest sleeves? What part of the Bible do prohi- bitionists believe?
 Why does a rooster carry a comb?
 Who hceked the ham? Why is work?
 Why are straw hats?
 Who's lonely now?
 Is fish poor, or a poor fish? Who puts the holes in maccaroni? Why aren't pretzels straight? Did you ever see a peanut stand? Should bad egg be whipped? Is cut price cut2 Why does a photoplay? Whats the use? | If eventually, why not now? | Is there reason? ! Who's kissing her now?
 Is a lunatic stuffed like a bedtick1
Hyder Alaska miner., 1921-07-13
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL
 CONDITION OF

The Salmon River Banking Company, located at Hyder, Territory of Alaska. at the close of business on the 25th day of June, 1891.
 RESOURCE Loans and discounts. ... SIS, ,9S63I OV6EuTAILS. .s,...,,...,'.,. l,oSouu Banking house. furniture and fixtures. ,,.....,........ 6.22921 Due from other banks. ...... S,93523 Cash on hand. ..............,. 6,47372 Expenses in excess of earnings l22.70
 TOTAL 37.139.25
 LIABILITIE Capital stock paid in... .... $l5,0OOO0 Surplus fund. ................. l,5OO00 Due to other banks-overdrafts 48l. IS Individual and savings deposits H,7ll. l3 Demand and time certificates of deposit. 2,Ol2.4l Cashiers and certified checks 43455
 TOTAL 37.l39,25 UNITED STATES OF AMERIC Al TERRITORY OF. ALASKA SS FIRST JUDICIAL DIVISION
 I. J. A. Hall. President of the above named bank. do solemnly swear that the foregoing statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 J. A. Hall
 President. SuhuCrihod ond cIuOrp fn hofnro ma fhiu End day of July, 1921.
 John T. Reed (SEAL) Notary Public in and for the Territory of Alaska. My commission expires March 6. 1922. CORRECT Daniel Lindeborg ATTEST Andrew Lindeborg Directors
Hyder Alaska miner., 1921-07-13

The Salmon River Banking Company located at Hyder, Territory of Alaska. al the close of business on the 25th day oi June, 1891.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
CONWAY INTERESTED
 IN BIG OIL CUSTER

The bringing in of the big oil gusher ner Fl Dorado late yesterday is one of the principal topics of conversa- tion in Conway today, and much in terest is felt locally in the new field. First information reached here last night in telephone messages and tele- grams from Fl Dorado friends or rel atives of Conway citizens.
 Several Conway people are directly interested in the big discovery, own ing lands or having interests in leases in the field, and, among others, two former Conway young men, Kenneth W. Bullion and Minor Craig, have in- terests in the territory which will doubtless be greatly enhanced in value as a result of the gusher coming in.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
WAR ON TRADE PACTSO?FNFD
 BY KERENSKY

Copyright, 1921, by United Press.)
 Paris, Jan. 11.-Anti- Bolshevik fac tions called to meet at Paris will principally attempt to stop the al- legged footing of Russia by voracious American capitalists, acording to Alex ander kerensky, who gave the United Press an exclusive interview this morning.
 Kerensky, who was hailed as the savior of Russia when the monarch collapsed under the burden of war, is in Paris to unite all Russian factions opposed to the soviet rule under Len inc and Trotsky. He outlined for the United Press what he hopes the union of the factions may accomplish.
 First, Kerensky hopes to displace Lenine and Trotsky as the rulers of Russia and so terminate the long time eontracts already granted foreign in- terests by the soviet.
 "We hope to hurl Lenine and Trotsky from power and to force out capitalists who have acquired long term grants from the soviet and are now picking the pockets of the pros trate nation," Kerensky declared.
 'I am organizing civilized govern ment for Russia and have called to- gether all leaders opposed to the Bol sheviki One of our first acts upon re- gaining power will be clean sweep of all soviet trade agreements. This includes the concessions granted to the American syndicate headed by Washington D. Vanderlip of Los An geles
 United States capitalists should be- ware of entering into trade agree ments with the soviet and the Ameri- can government itself should make no treaties with the Bolsheviki. All such agreements or treaties Will be swept from the boards when the Bol- sheviki are turned out"
 Kerensky has lived in England Tn almost total seclusion since the col lapse of the Russian government which he formed to replace the mon archy. He came from retirement when he thought the time ripe to or ganize the opposition for the over throw of the soviet regime.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
COTTON MARKETS
 REGISTER DECLINE

Nearly half of yesterdays sharp advance in cotton was lost in today's trading, when net declines averaging about 40 points were recorded.
 March New York contracts closed today at 1876 cents. A points net lower, and May closed at 15.S2 cents, 40 points down. New Orleans March closed p points net lower at 15.12 cents and May lost 28 points closing at 1925 cents.
 Spots in New York declined 75 points to 17.50 cents, but were un- changed at 14.75 cents in New Or leans.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
SOVIETIZE PERSIA
 AGREED BY COUNCIL
lRv United Press)

London, Jan. 1.-The authority Of the Russian Bolsheviki has spread over Persia to such an extent that the British guard along the Persian iron tiers has been withdrawn and all Brit ish women and children ordered out of Teheran, according to dispatches to- day.
 Cabinet members and former mem- bers in extraordinary council have agreed to the Russian proposal for the transformation of Persia into a soviet, the dispatches further said. All lega- tions are expected to withdraw from Teheran when the capital is abandon ed by the shah of Persia and his court The new soviet is expected to be full ly in operation by spring.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11

assigned to MT. Hartje He was al so given a place on the judiciary com mittee, usually regarded as the sen- ate's most important committee.
 Another assignment of importance given Senator Hartje, in view of the proposal to take Wilson township from Faulkner county and add it to Pulaski county, is the ranking posi- tion on the committee on counties and county lines. He was also given a place on the committee on education, which will have consideration of legis- lation concerning the state education al institutions, including the State Normal School.
 Other committee to which Senator Hartje was assigned were those on rules and on mines and mining claims.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
RUSH fNCULfS ALLE[ DORADO
 AS OIL FLOWS
By United Prass)


 El Dorado, Ark, Jan. 1.-The en- tire population of Fl Dorado and vi- cinity is today in a state of tremen- dous excitement as result of the bringing in of the Busey-Daniels well No. l, located one mile west of El Dorado. Today the production of the gusher is estimated at 25,000 to 10000 barrels daily.
 One mile south of the gusher three gas wells are gushing oil in minute streams, but large enough to greatly increase the excitement.
 Samuel T. Busey of Fl Dorado is the largest holder in the gusher, which is declared by experts to be more promising than any of the wells in the Homer field of Louisiana. The length of it's flow is of course problematical, but the owners have decided not to cap it for several days at least. Its flow will be allowed to continue with out interruption.
 Conditions bordering close upon panic followed the report that the Busey-Daniels well had hit at depth of 2,223 feet Incoming trains brought oil crazed travellers while auto parties from far and near rushed to the property. Hotel and rooming facili- ties were greatly taxed to house the visitors last night. Today the traffic was increased and special cars over the Missouri pacific hrouuht in moro of the curious.
 Leases anywhere, near the Busy Daniels property scared in value when the first well in Arkansas was brought in. Scenes which attended the open ing of the Texas fields were duplicated as the rush came on. No trading in leases, however, followed the Busey- Daniels success as every foot of ground is already under lease and owners are not parting with their holdings at any price.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
SEN. HARTJf Cf1S
 BIG ASSIGNMENTS

Senator George F. Hartje of Con-
 way was highly favored in the distri- button of senate committee appoint ments announced Monday afternoon by the newly-elected president of the senate, Lee Cazort. Probably the most important committee post in the sen- ate, in view of the coming battle over the proposed abolishing of the Ar kansas Corporation Commission, is the chairmanship of the committee on public service corporations, which was
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
MURDERS ITALIAN
 TO MUSIC STRAINS
(RY United preSs(

Rock Island, H., Jan. 11.-Several days after the murder was committed, the headless and mutilated body of Antonio Totero, an Italian, was found at his home here today,
 A blood stained hatchet and brok- en photograph records told a mute story of how Totero was entertaining his guest with music just before his life was taken. That he was mur- dered by order of the Black Hand is the belief of local police authorities. Toreto formerly resided at Philadel- phia.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11

cards, dances and attends the theatre, he is a pagan"
 Dr. Miller said he was "too liberal' and that he was leaving the ministry for another vocation, which he has not yet chosen.
 My general approach to the tenets of the church and of the bible have changed" the pastor said. q do not accept the bible as infallibly true from cover to cover."
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
BANK FUND TAKEN
 BY AUTO BANDITS
(Rv United Press

Kansas City, Jan. 1.-Twenty thous- and dollars in cash was taken from the messenger of the Produce Nation al Band this morning when automobile bandits successfully staged daylight hold up in front of the building. The messenger was attacked by the bandits as he stepped from the bank, and the money quickly taken. The robbers made their escape in an automobile.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
DANIELS ADVISES
 HARDING ACT NOW
tBy United Press)

Washington, Jan Secretary of the Navy Daniels, appearing as wit ness before the house naval affairs committee, today advised that Presi- dent-elect Harding immediately call a conference of world powers for the purpose of making effective their agreement for disarmament. The navy secretary counseled against delay in the summoning of the conference.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-11
SLAYS TANK LUCKY
 AT CUBA ROULETTE
(By United Press)

Havana, Cuba, Jan. 11.-Deep sea divers today brought up a part of the body of Walter Shannon, formerly of St. Louis, steamer ticket salesman, thought to have been murdered for his winnings at roulette. After the murder, the body was cast into the sea and partly consumed by sharks. Identification today was completed when the divers brought up one leg and one shoe.