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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
DISPUTE over REP
ARATION IS CRUX
Of European Difficulty-To Bring
London and Paris to An
Agreement

WASHINGTON, Dec, 1S.-Adjust-
ment of the PREPARATIONS dispute be-
tween London and Paris is the crux
of the European tangle, in the Ameri-
can viewpoint, as stated here today on
competent authority. Talk of any
American loan to Germany was de-
scribed as idle" until such an ad-
justment had been made.
1t was also made clear that the
question of allied war debts to the
United States is now viewed in
Washington as involved in the Anglo
Frech differences as to the amount
Germany can pay. Beyond this Of
fetal spokesman refused to go in out
lining what the Washington govern
ment had in mind.
J. p. Morga 4 Company tonight
issued a statement declaring they
had notified the German ambassador
to that country, "that it was impos-
sible for us to discuss or consider a
loan to Germany, unless and until the
PREPARATIONS question was settled"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
THIS BANK MUST
HAVE YELLOW STREAK
Respectfully,
E. A. HUNT

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 49,
The Southwestern State bank was
robbed Of $1,000 today by young
man with his hand wrapped in a
bandage, who walked into the bank.
He presented check for $1,000
and a letter to B. R. Brundage, the
cashier.
"You are looking into the barrel Of
a revolver in this bandage," said the
letter. II want you to 0. K. this
check, go to the paying teller with
me and get the money"
Mr.. Brundage stepped with the
man to the paying teller and directed
him to cash the check, which he did.
81 want you to go with me-" the
bandit then told Mr.. Brundage, and
he walked the latter a block down the
street, passing three policemen who
stood chatting on the corner.
"You may go now" said the ban
dit "and thank you; you've been aw-
fully kind"
With that he disappeared around a
corner.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
ADJUTANTS FAVOR EXCLU-
SION OF IMMIGRANTS


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 2f.---
Total exclusion Of all immigration for
q period Of five years will be urged
by American Legion adjutants in all
states, it was decided at q recent con-
ference of the adjutants in Indian
apolis.. The Legion will ask Congress
to enact legislation to that end.
The Legion's stand on immigra-
ton, according to a number Oh
speakers at the conference, is based
upon the increase in illiteracy in this
country which in turn is said to be
responsible for all red ad bolshevistic
movements now steadily increasing
in scope. The percent immigra-
ton law of 1920 was branded by the
Legion as failure.
Immigration must be restricted
even if this restriction pinches GER
tain industries" Alvin Owsley, ma
tional commander, said at a recent
meeting of the New York State
Chamber of Commerce, oldest organi-
cation of like character in the world.
eve hear much Of what the coal and
steel industries need in the way OF
raw labor but this need is nothing TO
that Of last winter, when a million
ex-service men walked the streets
and slept in parks jobless. These
men had fought for America. 1t was
their right to be given first chance at
jobs"
Before Mr.. Owsley spoke and after
some debate, the Chamber had adopt
ed a resolution upholding immigra-
ton restriction. The Legion head
commended them ntheir American
ism and unselfishness in this matter.
II am here to tell you what the
Legion is doing for the cause OF ed
ucation and community betterment
and Americanism," he continued.
1--WE have 1900 posts, scattered
through all parts Of America, carry
ing on for our country. To these men
and their comrades, you delegated IN
war, the defense of Americas honor.
You can feel safe in giving into their
hands in peace similar duty. They
want your help in its performance
and the help Of all loyal Americans"
During American Education week
which closed recently, the Legion set
aside one day as "Illiteracy Day."
with the following suggested topics;
1.-Illiteracy as blot on our nation.
2.-No illiteracy in 1927 "a Citi-
zen's DUTY toward the Uneducated.
NO immigration until illiteracy
among native and foreign-born is re-
moved.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
SCHOOL NEWS

In reference to school holidays per-
nit us to give the following If
school is dismissed on Friday, Dec.
%, and is not in session the following
week, December Is, cannot be count
ed holiday.
If school is in session Tuesday, De-
cember 26, and school is taught the
balance of the week, then the teacher
can receive pay for December % and
will not have to make up the day
January is holiday, and no
schools will be in session on this day;
but teachers will have to make up the
day, no pay can be received even If
school is in session the balance of the
week.
We believe the above explanation
is clear, and teachers and boards Of
education will please take notice, so
there will be no mistakes concerning
the observance of the above holidays
and pay for same.
Supt. J. d. Muldoon, State Super
intendent Of Rural Schools, will be
with us this week. We plan to visit
all schools that can be standardized,
providing our Ford can get through
the mud or over the frozen ground,
and may have something to say along
this line next week.
District Institutes were held in
many parts Of the county last week,
and from reports were well attended
by the teachers and the general pub
lie.
The monthly reportcards show that
the attendance of the school children
is exceptionally good this year up to
date, there is little sickness, except
ing two or three communities.
Do not forget that Friday, Deem
Der the 22nd, is the day on which
donations for the Near East Relief
is to be received. Teachers should put
forth some effort to raise funds for
this needy cause, and results will be
published as stated last week.
Respectfully,
E. A. HUNT
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
RETIRED UNIVERSITY
PROFESSOR is DEAD

MORGANTOWN, Dec. 19.-Wil-
liam P. Wiley, for more than 80
years professor of law in West Vir-
ginia University, former president of
the West Virginia Bar Association,
and editor Of the West Virginia Law
Quarterly for a quarter of century,
died at his home here this morning
after suffering from partial paralysis
for several years. He was so years
old.
Professor Wiley, son of Wait
man T. Wiley, first U. S. Senator
from West Virginia, had practiced
law here and in st. Louis and had
been on the editorial staff of the
Wheeling Register before becoming a
member of the University law facul-
ty. After service of more than 80
years as teacher of most of the
state lawyers he retired about ten
years ago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
INSANE MAN AT WESTON
STAYS CLAUDE WILMOTH

WESTON. Dec. 19.-Striking
Claude Wilmoth, a fellow patient,
two terrific blows upon the head
because he believed that a "spell''
was being placed upon him, Harvey
t. Rogers, an inmate of the West
Virginia state hospital for the in
sane yesterday morning fractured the
skull of Wilmoth. The latter died
within few hours.
The two prisoners were at their
morning task Of mopping the corri-
aers of the large institution when
Rogers suddenly turned on Wilmoth
With his mop he struck one blow and
felled Wilmoth to the floor. Before
attendants could rush up he again
hit him almost squarely on top of the
head. Wilmoth was rendered uncon-
scious by the blow and was at once
removed to the medical ward where
it was found that his skull had been
fractured. He lived only two hours.
Rogers was taken before Magis-
trate w. w. Chapman here and ar
reigned on charge of murder. Ow-
ing to the fact that he is an inmate
of an institution for the insane jury
found that he should be returned to
the institution. He is now being kept
under close guard. DR.. Denham, SUI
perintendent of the institution, said
tonight that Rogers had always been
a mild patient and had never before
been known to make trouble. Magis-
trate Chapman, who is also coroner,
and sat at the inquest said that Rog-
ers suffered from a hallucination
that Wilmoth was trying to cast a
spell" upon him.
He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
B. Wilmoth, here. Some months ago
Claude was taken to Weston in de-
mented condition.
The family have the sympathy of
the entire community.
Chas Wilmoth, brother, and Mon
roe Phillips, Undertaken, went and
brought the body to Belington Tues
day, and funeral and burial took
place Wednesday at Concord
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
GOVERNMENT Mint
ROBBED BY BANDITS
Two Masked Men Secure S200,00O in
Quick Dash and Make Their
Escape.

DENVER, Dec. 18.-Scarely wait
ing for their snorting car to halt, two
masked bandits jumped out in front
of the United States mint here,
poured forth a volley of bullets at
the guards around the wagon filled
with currency enroute to the Federal
Reserve Bank, and escaped with
100000.
Charles Linton, guard, was shot.
He probably will not recover. While
the two men were grabbing up con-
tents of the money wagon third
member of the band sat at the steer
ing wheel of their car ready for the
hurried escape. By the time the as
founded mint employees realized what
was happening and could get their
rifles into action the car was carry
ing the bandits away.
So quickly did the bandits work
that persons in the immediate vicin-
ity were unaware of what had hap
pened until guards within the mint
rushed out firing at the escaping
highwaymen. Linton, who was as
sisting in guarding the currency, fell
at the first shot from the bandits
guns.
The robbers, described by guards
who saw them, were apparently about
28 years old. Linton had been en-
ployed by the federal reserve bank as
q guard for many years.
Every policeman in Denver has
been armed with riot guns and a
search of the hospitals of Denver and
suburbs now is under way in an eff
fort to locate the bandit believed to
nave been shot as he was entering the
ear to escape. All roads out of Den
yer are being guarded and word of
the holdup has been sent to all out
side counties. The car bore a Colo
RADIO license No. 8100f.
The money was the property of the
Federal Reserve Bank being moved
10 the local bank for distribution to
Denver and other Colorado banks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
SOLOMON WILSON PASSES OUT

Solomon Wilson died Saturday Dec.
18th, of heart failure, at the home of
son, Howard, in Belington. He was
born April 18th, 1912. in Garrett
county, Maryland, and was son OF
the late VIM. P. Wilson.
Solomon Wilson was well-known
farmer of Barker district, influential
citizen, Christian gentleman and one
who will be greatly missed from the
community. He is brother of Rev.
Joseph Wilson Of this city.
Funeral and burial Tuesday at the
Sugar Creek U. B. Church, at 2 p. M,
where a large crowd gathered to pay
their respect to departed friend and
neighbor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
GOVERNORS DISCUSS PROHIBI-
TON WITH PRES. HARDING

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Prob-
lens of prohibition enforcement were
discussed Informally today at =
White House conference between
President Harding the federal de-
partmental chiefs directly interested
in the subject and governors of four
teen states.
There was no statement from the
White House as to the results of the
meeting, but it was indicated that the
discussion revolved almost entirely
upon the question of how the several
states could best cooperate with the
federal government in executing the
terms of the prohibition amendment.
1t was indicated that another meet
ing of state executives might be
called early in the coming year at
which time the subject would be can
vassed more thoroughly.
AT the White House luncheon, dur
ing the course of which the views of
the guests were sought on prohibition
were, in addition to the president:
Those Attending
Vice President Collidge, Attorney
General Daugherty, Secretary Mel
lon, Prohibition Commissioner
Haynes, Governors Cox, Massachu-
sets; Richie, Maryland; Trinkle,
Virginia; Hartness, Vermont; Nc
Cray, Indiana; Kilby, Alabama; Hyde,
Missouri; Preus, Minnesota; Olcott,
Oregon; Allen, Kansas; Morgan,
West Virginia; McKelyie, Nebraska |;
Davis, Idaho and Campbell, Arizona.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
CHRISTMAS SEAL
Stamp out
Tuberculosis
suith
Christmas
Seals

| am little Christmas Seal,
Oh, please, sir won't you buy me !?
For I've mission that is real,
And no one should deny me.
A penny, sir, will pay for me,
I'm sure you'll never rue it,
My mission is to fight T-B,
And you must help me do it.
It's more than just one-hand stunt
To Stay this thing Of terror,
So I'm the army at the front,
And you're the stretcher-bearer;
For where we come or where we go,
In foul or fairest weather,
tuberculosis is our foe,
And we must stand together.
Both life and health we may prolong,
If you will pay a penny;
Let's help the Riddles to be strong,
For unfed tots are many;
And, house to house and town to
town,
Let's work to save the babies
Oh please, sir, do not turn me down,
With promises and maybies.
Just kindly kiss me on the back
And stick me to letter,
And for penny and smack,
Wen make the whole world better;
And oh, how glad we both shall feel
If you'll but trust and try me;
I'm just little Christmas Seal,
Oh please, sir, won't you buy me?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
RANDOLPH COUNTY ROAD
PROJECT CONTRACT MADE

CHARLESTON, Dec. 19.--Actiye
competition for two bridge and four
teen road projects produced 1913 bids
opened by the State Road Commits
sion today although a few were re-
jected for Irregularities. The project
on the road totalled 92.5 miles for
grading and draining with surfacing
included in few. Awarding of con-
tracts was delayed pending tabula-
ton of bids.
Low bids included Randolph county
IL miles, Valley Head-Webster coun-
ty line road, Belasco Construction
Co., Webster Springs, $187,243.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
STEPHEN FITZwATER DEAD

Stephen Fitzwater died Friday
evening December 18th, of Paresis'
He was only sick but few hours,
yet he had been complaining for some
time. He was born November 7th
1867, in Barbour county, and was a
son of the late George Fitzwater,
was brother of w. E. Fitzwater,
who resides here.
He is survived by his good wife,
who is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerry Booth.
Funeral services held Sunday, at
Lambert Chapel, where the body was
laid to rest. His widow has the SYM
pathy of the entire community in this
sad hour.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Monday at 12:45 p. m. meeting
was called by Miss Pounall for the
purpose of reorganizing the English
Club. The constitution Of this organ
ization was read and the meeting ad
journed to meet again Tuesday at the
same hour. At this meeting the fol
lowing officers were elected by the
members present: Edra Stalnakei,
president; Martha BIakeslee, vicf
president; Bernard Dennis, recordin@
secretary; Margaret Smith, CORES
ponding secretary; Denver Shomo
treasurer. We plan to give more tim
this year to improvement of speech
habits.
The public program given by the
Mozart Literary Society last Friday
night was well attended by patrons
and students.
A number of high school students
are taking an active part in the Ep
worth League Play entitled "The
Child Of Prophecy, which is to be
given at the M. E. Church Christina
Eve.
The directors and members Of the
Girls Glee Club used the lunch hour
as practice hour Wednesday. But
they did not go hungry, thanks to
the advanced cooking class.
An additional period has been add
ed to the already full day for most of
the members Of the Boys Glee Club
as they cannot find time to practice
except at 8:15 a. m.
An appropriate Christmas program
will be given at the high school au-
ditorium Friday afternoon, December
22, at 1880 p. M, by the Mozart and
Lyceum literary societies. Every one
is cordially invited to visit their high
school on this occasion.
The Girls Glee Club entertained
the Boys Glee Club delightfully."- with
party at the high school building
Saturday night. Games were enjoyed
until at an appropriate hour delicious
refreshments were served.
The art classes under the direction
of Mrs. Deckard are learning bas-
kerry. On account Of the late start
and the delay in getting their ship
ment Of material they will not be able
to complete their work for Christmas
as they had intended.
The basketball boys are faithfully
going out to practice if it is to an
other town, namely Junior. Their
meager funds were increased by q
quarter Offering" by the teachers
and students Tuesday. Two Of the
teachers, Miss Pounall and Mr.. Kelly,
headed the lists with generous con-
tributious. We wish others were in
tensely interested in Belington high
school activities. If they were Per-
haps Belington would boast q girls
basketball team and would have her
much needed gymnasium and the re-
quired physical exercises might be
taken in q wen ventilated room on
bad days.
The sale Of the Christmas Seals
has been put on by the Girl Scouts.
Their work is good.
Adeline Clellan will spend the holt
days at the home of her parents near
Fairmont.
Several of the rural students will
be at home during the Christmas sea-
son.
There will be no school after Fri
day afternoon, December ~, until
Tuesday, January 2, 1928.
THE SENIOR CLASS.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
L. H. Kerr reciveed a telegram S;

L. H. Kerr reciveed telegram Sat-
urday 18th of the death of Robert E..
Kerr of Rosville, Georgia. He was
born and reared near Hall, this coun-
ty, aged about "A years. He served
in the U. S. Army about IL years. A
veteran of the Spanish American
War and in Mexico during the World
war. He was a son Of the late Adam
Kerr, and will be remembered by
many of his friends here and else
where.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
Negro suspect Shot BY Mob.

Streetman, Texas. - George Gay,
IS years old, a negro, arrested
In connection with an alleged attack
on a young woman here, was shot and
killed by mob. The negro was ar
rested by posse and brought before
his victim, who failed positively to
identify him as her assailant. He was
locked up under heavy guard, but the
mob took him away and shot him.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
THE AMERICANS CREED

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-The
entire sixth grade of st. AIMS paro-
chial school memorized "The Ameri-
cans Creed" a powerful and inspir-
ing appeal to American ideals, dur
ing American Education Week. It
was written by one of the sisters who
teaches one Of the higher GRADES, and
was recited each day during the
week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
ELECTED COMMANDER

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 20.-The
Hewitt ]. Swearingen Post( Ameri-
can Legion, has elected bank presi-
dent as commander Of the post. He
is Chester Cooke, president OF the
Twelfth Street Bank and vice-presl-
dent Of the Manufacturers and Me-
chanics' Bank. He once was a Uni
versity of Kansas football star.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
PHONOGRAPH RECORDS
WANTED AT HOSPITAL

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 20.-There
is a great need for monograph rec
ords for the Western Washington
hospital at Steilacoom, WASH, the
American Legion auxiliary members
were informed when they recently
took delicacies to the former men at
the hospital. Twenty dozen dough-
nuts, cigarettes, canned fruit and
three boxes of apples were distrib-
uted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
Ready to Flee From Raiders.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa. First aid in
the event of raids has been adopted
by patrons of saloons selling high volt
age liquor. When prohibition agents
attempted to raid the Tom Sneed
place, on Lincoln street, they were
held back by locked doors. When
thy broke through they found their
prey had escaped by ropes suspended
from rear windows of the second
floor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
Pension Former Slave.

Parkersburg, w. Va. - Andrew
Clark Mellintcee, a former slave,
Is awaiting receipt Of a check for
1922 from the federal government,
which has finally recognized his claim
for a pension for services rendered
the union army during the civil war.
He will also receive $50 month for
life.
swell, it has been a long time COM
Ing" said the negro, when he was
asked by the pension agent here to
sign the government vouchers.
Mellintree was jim the service of a
local family when the war began. He
made several efforts to enlist here, but
was unsuccessful. Then he escaped
to Ohio and enlisted in a negro regi-
ment at Dayton, but changed his
name. Nine claims for a pension were
were rejected before he submitted
satisfactory proof.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
/ Dead, 8 Saved During Fire.

Stoneboro, Pa. One man is
dead as the consequence of fire
which destroyed building here.
Steve Wright, owner of the structure,
was the victim. Eight other persons
living in the building were rescued by
firemen. They were carried from the
burning building during binding
$4,000.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
Gets Hungarian Turkeys.

Tronoto. - Hungarian turkeys for
the Christmas trade are being
imported into Canada for the first
time in the dominion's history. A To-
cal dealer said that 100000 pounds
had Just been distributed for whole
sale trade at prices lower than Cana
dian grown birds.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
Wilson and Colby Dissolve Partnership


New York. - cambridge Colby,
secretary of state in President VIII
sons cabinet, announced that his law
partnership with the former president
will terminate December 81, the date
Of the expiration of their co-partner-
saip agreement.
The announcement was made from
the local offices Of Wilson & Colby.
Beyond saying that the former presi-
dent "is turning his energies once
more to subjects which have long In
vited him." Mr.. Colby rlade no state
ment as to Mr.. Wilson's plans for the
future.
1t was announced that Mr. Colby
would continue the practice of law In
this city.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
MEREDITH is REAPPoINTED

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Dec. 49,
Judge James A. Meredith of Fair
mont, will remain on the state SUI
preme bench. Governor Morgan to-
day announced by telegraph from
Washington that he had appointed
Judge Meredith to the seat vacated
by resignation of Judge Harold A..
Ritz.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21

Wilson Cain of TIE Belington Radio
Company, was heard at Seattle,
Washington, from his radio transmit
ter, some nights ago. Thus it can be
said that Belington has transmitted
the voice across the continent.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21

The Epworth League of the M. E.
Church will hold a pageant in the
Church Sunday evening.