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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
OPPOSES INCREASE
SALARIES BILL
Says Measure Inopportune Because
Value of Dollar is Rap
idly Increasing

CHARLESTON, Jan 27.-Speak-
ing in the House Of Delegates yester-
day afternoon against the bill in
creasing salaries of certain state of
ficials, Delegate Fred E. Thompson,
of Barbour county, declared he fear
ed it would result in political mach
inc with fat salaries and extra jobs
for the sake of perpetual officehold-
ers." Delegate Thompson said the
bill was in opportune because the
value of the dollar is rapidly increas-
ing.
His speech follows:
'The eyes o. the people of West
Virginia are upn this Legislature.
For the last few years we have been
increasing salaries and creating jobs
with ever increasing speed. Tax levies
have increased from year to year and
we must now stop somewhere. It is
not my intention to throw a wrench
into the state machinery into the
state organization-to disrupt, to
mangle or to stop our progress but I
realize from the evidence of last No
vember that unless we begin to set
the brakes there will be some day a
great disruption. There will be a
radical change.
Business men at this hour are
hoping that we lessen the burden of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
THE RIGHTS OF MAN TO LABOR
By Judge Warren B. Kittle

BY Judge warren ID. h1ttie
In these turbulent times it is well
to have recourse to some of the fun
damental principles of our law, the
bed rock upon which American lib
erty is founded. We should not for
get ourselves and through passion,
destroy that liberty. That all men
are created equal so far as political
rights are concerned, and have equal
rights before the law, is a funda-
mental article of faith in American
law.
And now coming to the rights of
man in respect to labor:
l. Every man has the right to
work and enjoy the benefits of his
own labor.
2. To this end they have a right
to peacefully organize, and to per-
suade others, by peaceful means, to
join such organizations.
3. To be paid a fair wage and to
fix the same by agreement.
A. To refuse to work for an ade-
quate wage, and unless under con-
tract, to quit work for that reason.
5. To be treated fairly and have
the equal protection of the laws.
No man has any rights which he
should not willingly grant to others.
IL h.. vi
/. To force others by violence,
threats or menaces, to join his or
ganization or think his way, for this
would be taking away the other
mans privileges and would prevent
him from being a free man.
2. Nor has anyone the right to
force another to quit work by yio-
lence, threats or menacess nor to
prevent him from working whenever
he sees fit, for the like reason.
8. Nor has anyone the right to
harass, annoy or threaten another,
for the same reason.
4. Nor has anyone the right to
destroy the property of another by
any unlawful means, for this is un-
just and against the law of the land.
The law is no respecter of per-
sons, and all men stand equal before
it. A mans free right to labor, and
his right to property, are equally
protected by the law; and the courts
are bound to give this protectiin to
all; they have no choice about the
matter. Fiery true American rec
ognizes these facts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
COST OF THE STRIKES

Government statisticians are bus
lily engaged in trying to figure out
the cost of the coal and rail
strikes in dollars and cents. Their
industry, generally, aggregated
fastest estimate was that the loss to
workers, employers and American
$3.50, 100000, while the figures are
growing bigger every hour of the
day.
These statisticians figure that
railway workmen and miners lose
$7,500,000 a day in wages. The
total loss to date in both the coal
and rail strikes in point of wages
is $193,999, 900. The loss to coal
operators, figuring ON an average
of 81 per ton for. bituminous coal
that would have been mined during
the sixteen weeks of the strike, is
coal weekly loss in coal production,
both bituminous and anthracite, is
averaged at 100000 tons.
This loss in wages and industry
is a serious matter, as no one will
care to deny, more serious to the
great American public than one
could wish, because in some way
or another it will be expected to
make the loss good. In the last
analysis it foots the bills. If it
were not so it might be easier
sometimes to settle big disputes
between labor and capital.
For instance there are millions of
consumers of coal; there are thous-
ands of coal miners and there are
thousands of coal owners and oper-
ators. 1t Is plain then that the
consumers are in the majority and
pay the bills and of necessity will
be protected by the government
sooner or later. Laws will be enact
ed that will lessen the burden Of
expenses that are now bourne by the
public these may not please the
soiners or the operators, but the
millions fconsumers will be salts
fed nevertheless, and the employees
and employers, in the keen compe-
tition era just ahead, must seek to
serve the consumers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
FOR STATE SENATE

To the voters of the 18th Senator
ial Districts
I hereby announce my candidacy for
denomination to succeed myself as a
member of the State Senate subjectto
the will of the Republican voters as ex
pressed at the polls on Tuesday, Au-
gust l If reelected it will be my
earnest endeavor to represent the
best interests of all the people.
Your support will be appreciated,
HERMAN G. JOHNSON
Elkins, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27

Fred E. Thompson, whose likeness
is shown above, f the present rep
resentative in the legislature from
Barbour County. Having started a
program Of service and economy, he
desires to further this program, and
is asking the people of Barbour
County to stand by him in his efforts
to save the taxpayers thousands of
dollars, and at the same time to place
efficiency foremost in the business
of running the public offices. He
puts out no confusing or leading
platform to "catch" the voter, neither
is he making any promises that can
not be fulfilled to the letter. His
record is an "open book" His sue
cessful business career, and his abil-
ity to serve the masses, has caused
the public to seek his services.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27

The following is from The His
torical Society's History of West
Virginia." with reference to Mr..
Thompson's legislative activities:
an 1920, on the republican ticket,
he was elected to represent Barbour
county in the House of Delegates Of
the state legislature In the legis-
lative sessions of 1921 he was chair
man of the committee on privileges
and elections, and also Of that on
enrolled bills, besides having been
member of the printing and con-
tingent expenses committee. He took
stand for economy in the manage
ment of state affairs, and fought for
the reduction instead of the increase
of salaries on the state pay roll, be-
sides opposing the creation Of new
offices which would involve further
drain upon the state treasury. He
was specially active in championing
appropriations and legislation in be-
half Of the construction Of good roads
and previously had made his news
paper the staunch advocate Of such
improvements. He also advocated in
the legislature liberal policies in con-
nection with the public schools of the
state. He was a member of the city
council of Belington when the NUM-
cipal sewer system and street paw
ing were under way, and he Loyalty
supported these and other progress
sive movements, including the bond
issue for the erection Of new high
school building. He has served as
city recorder also, and is one Of the
most loyal and progressive men of
his home city,"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
MR.. CLEAvENGER ANNOUNCES

The announcement Of Guy R. Cleav-
enger of Peasants District, bring
another candidate into the race for
County Commissioner. He comes
from family of genuine Republican
ism, long i nthe service of the party,
and whose knowledge fits him for the
service of the party, and whose know
ledge fits him for the worthy position
he seeks. He reports good encour-
agement in the short time he has
been candidate, and now is making
personal canvas of the Republican
voters. He is supported by some of
the leading citizens of the county.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
VOTE FOR SERVICE AND
ECONOMY in PUBLIC OFFICES

taxation. The bankers, wholesalers
the retailers whose annual statements
are not the best all over the state,
are of this opinion. The farmers, the
men of small means and widows
God help them their burden is al
ready too great and they demand re-
lief.
'.My experience in business way
and my association with business men
who pay large taxes, some of them as
high as ten thousand dollars, prompts
me to help tighten the burdens of
the business man. My everyday assoc
citation with formers and men of mod
crate means lead me to their aid and
comfort.
ssThe recent war, the detestable war
has brought burdens that all of us
must share. The sacrifices that we
must yet make because of it have
only just begun. Public officials
must share their part of its effects,
business men, employers and employ
ees must carry their load of sacri-
fees because Of it.
sThere is a public duty and a
duty that hurts, as it effects some of
my closest friends, that impels me
to oppose by voice and vote this bill
to increase salaries, as | see it, at
an inopportune time. Prices of COM
modities of all kinds have down
ward tendency. This dollar bill that
hold in my hand that few months
ago was worth but few cents is
now coming into its own. And it
is right that it should.
"Are we to build up machine with
fat salaries and extra jobs for the
sake of perpetual officers holders?
Why not pass the hOnors around?
can safely say that there are hum
dreds of men who would be glad to
have these jobs at present figures.
"What do you suppose our people
will think if we increase these sal.
aries fifty, or even twenty-five per
cent, under the present conditions?
1t would not be SO bad if it only stops
right here. Nearly every department
is asking for an increase. Some Of
them ought to have it. Some of them
will get it.
Advocates of this bill will say and
have said, that we will tax the coal,
the oil and the gas to pay these bills.
That's very we'll but it remains to
be seen whether or not we do it.
"Vital questions are before this
legislature, perhaps eclipsing all other
sessions, especially is it so of the
finances.
ssNow if / could see down through
the coming weeks Of these sessions
that there would be reduction of
direct taxes upon the people, then !
would consider the proposition, but
sir, we have no knowledge Of what
might be.
1--WE, the Iawmaking body of this
state, of this great commonwealth,
have the right to be, ought to be, a
representative body for the best in
terests of the masses" The Clarks-
burg Daily Telegram, Jan. 9th, 1921.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
FOR STATE SENATE

| am candidate for the nomina-
ton for State Senate subject to the
choice of the Republican voters of
the 18th Senatorial District at the
primary election August first. Look
for my bill of particulars and see
why you should support me. Your
support will be appreciated.
E. D. BAKER. =
Beverly, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27

When Harding first went to Marion
he rode mule which his father was
unable to sell because Of the mules
bad reputation. The moral of which
is that if a boy can ride an obstreper-
GUS mule, he has a good chance to
become President.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
Respectfully,
FRED. E.. THOMPSON
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

This is to say that ! am announc-
ing to succeed myself to the Office of
County Superintendent of schools
subject to the will of the Republican
party to be expressed in primary
election August first Not only your
support but your influence is person
ally solicited.
Cordially yours,
e. A. HUNT
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
FOR COMMISSIONER

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination for Commissioner
of the County Court of Barbour
County, on the Republican ticket, sub
ject to the will Of the voters in the
primary election to be held on Tues
day, August, /, 1922. The support
and influence of the voters respect
fully solicited, If nominated and elect
ed l promise careful, thorough and
business-like administration of coun-
ty affairs.
GARFIELD MUNDY
volga, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
ARCH WELTON

The Progressive is authorized to
announce the candidacy of Hon. Geo.
M. Bowers for reelection in the IND
Congressional District subject to the
Primary election, August LIST.
He solicits your vote and influence.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES

To the Republican Voters Of Barbour
county:
I hereby announce myself candl-
date for the House of Delegates, sub
ject to the Primary to be held in Au-
gust, and solicit the vote and influ-
ence of ALL If nominated and elect
ed will endeavor to give my best SER
vices to the people of this county and
state.
Respectfully,
FRED. E. THOMPSON
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27

Law by which three men can close
any stream or wild land within the
state.
Ninth: A bill enacted to enlarge
the state police force and increased
the cost of maintaining same.
TentH A Bill enacted in which the
Public Utility Corporations pay the
salaries of the members of the Pub
lie Service Commission. This is
proof chen that this commission is
not Public, but Private" Service
Commission, as Mr.. Thompson puts
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27

of the Republican voters Of Barbour
county at the August primary.
Your support and influence will be
appreciated.
SHERMAN T. POLLING
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
SAMPLE COPY OF
THE PROGRESSIVE

If you get two copies of the Pro-
gressive this week pass one on to
your neighbor Subscription price
$1.50 if you wish to subscribe.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27

/ herby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner on the Repub-
lican ticket subject to the will of the
voters at the August primary.
Your votes and influence are So
licited.
GUY R. CLEAvENGER
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27

Try our Jumbo Stock Feed same as
Red Dog for $1.90 cwt. The Thomp-
son Company.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
THURSDAY JULY 9th, 1922.
FOR CONGRESS

$50 -, - FOR CONGRESS
TO the Republican voters of the End
Congressional District
am candidate for Congress, sub
ject to the Republican primary Au-
gust LIST and respectfully solicit your
support.
ARCH WELTON
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS

herby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of County Superin-
tendent of Schools subject to the will
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-07-27

We will not be responsible for the
views of our correspondents.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-04
CHAPTER XXI
A Dramatic Moment.

The second day Of Wilton's trial was
occupied by the handwriting experts
gentlemen brought to Clayton at fat
fees, who unanimously testified that
The signature on the transfer was gem
uine, and those on the checks forger-
les. on the third day the defense
opened and Payne called Kitty, reso-
luteiy Ignoring alike Wilton's signals.
and the crown lawyers satisfaction,
and Bowyer's yulpIne smile.
"The defendant was a friend of your
husband?' he asked.
My husbands greatest friend" she
answered
"He brought hts body back 70 Clay
ton under great difficulties, although
his arm was broken?'
eyes"
"What was his attitude toward you
and the Missatibi company?"
He wanted me to help him fight TO
hold il for me, on Joe's account"
"And he asked you TO come to Big
Muskeg TO live?"
Gle tried to stop me. It was
my suggestioa because ] wanted TO
follow the work"
Payne shot a feeting glance at the
jury. They were watching Kitty with
unchanged faces; bat there was no
disbelief on them.
at the portage you met Mr.. Bower
one evening, l believer
yes
'TeH US the conversation that en-
sued"
Il caught him trying TO embrace Miss
Mcdonald. He told me that he loved
her, and would win her from WIN Car
ruthers. He tainted me with being in
love with Will ! was. l am I"
She drew herself up proudly and
flung out the words with indescribable
energy. The whole court was electri-
fed By her words and manner. II stag
gered Payne. 1t was one Of the worst
things size could have said. He did
not dare glance ut the jury.
"What was the nature Of the bargain
that Mr.. Bowyer offeredT continued
The lawyer
'TIe said he would win Miss McDon-
aid and get Der out Of my way II
would help him gain control Of the
Missatl0i. And he asked me to give
him the combination If the safe. 50
that he could examine some pagers
5here. lie said II was my safe, and
controlled the line, so that I would be
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-04

and the National Education assoela-
ton are cooperating with the Amer
icanjsm commission Of the American
Legion in making the week q success.
Announcement proclaiming the Amer
lean Education week followed CON
ference in Washington between Presi-
dent Harding, Commissioner Iicert
and Garland w. Powell. assistant ma
tional director of the Americunjsm com
mission President Harding announced
he would is>ue'an official proclamation,
followed by similar ones from COVER
uorS of the states
Commissioner Tigert, through the
United States bureau of education, will
request state aud county superintend-
ents of schools to devote the week to
The American Legion program, which
Viii start Sunday December 3. Minis
ters of all denominations will be asked
to preach sermons morning and eve
ning that day on the benefits Of cduca-
ton Mass meetings will be held
throughout the United States, at which
speakers Will be supplied by the Amer
lean Legion
Monday win have Its special slogan
Americans All by 1o2T'-with its
drive throughout the country to assist
immigrants and aliens to become good
Americans by starting their education
IN the duties of citizenship. Tuesday
win be devoted to patriotism, with such
subjects as Universal Use of the Eng
fish Language" Music AS a Nation
Builder "The Flag, Emblem Of Free
dom, and "The Citizens Duty to
Vote" emphasized. Wednesday, bet
ter pay for teachers aud better school
houses win be featured Thursday viii
be devoted particularly 20 the cure Of
llGteracy Thursday viii be a mighty
war on BolsHevism the STRENGTHENING
of the deht to eradicate radIcalism.
Friday viii be devoted TO can Equal
Opportunity for al fl Education" and
Saturday December 8. win be given
over to the subject Of physical educa-
ton, the need OF more and better play
grounds, The nations need to develop
our forests, the conservation of our
soil and places Of play in every com
munIty.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-04

No. knew nothing about it for
two or three days after that"
Was his demeanor that Of a guilty
manT
Payne leaped to his feet. q object
to that question:" he shouted. But
Bower was already answering;
He looked like a man mad with
fear"
As he spoke he glanced upward.
There came a scream from the gallery,
and Kitty fell back, fainting in her
chair.
The court adjourned until the NOR
row. Payne went to his client almost
Immediately.
WHAT DO you make of it ana" asked
Wilton grayely.
"Ir looks bad" answered Payne.
Il WAS q fool to hide Joes death.
Inquire for Kitty when you 20 back
and try TO let me know how She is.
won't YOU? And tell her not to worry,
Tell her I'm going TO putt out triumph
antly, for the sake Of the line" said
Wilton.
Payne left him with the resolve to
put Kitty upon the stand. He did not
tell Wilton this. He would have
avoided this had it been possible. But
it was the only chance remaining. The
jury might believe her.
Suddenly there leaped into Payne's
mind the overwhelming conviction that
Bowyer was at the back of the mur
der. Nothing else could explain his
yindictiveness. He learned that Kitty
was recovering, and, before returning
to inform Wilton, he had the impulse
to go to jim Belts quarters. He want
ed to see the only man who still be-
lieved in Wilton's innocence.
At Belts home he was told that the
old man had left Clayton two weeks
before, and had not yet returned.
Payne made his way slowly back to
the jail He had to uphold his faith
alone-his faith in an acQuittal 1t
was the hardest job he had ever had
In his life.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-04
Tom Bower swore he'd save him

Tom Bowyer swore he'd save him
if-if-"
If" questioned jim.
IF / kept silent. But I'll speak. I
will. / never trusted him. Mr.. Bow
yer told me l couldn't hold the line,
and l wanted to save the money to
help VIII He promised that when
the smash came he'd take the shares
off my hands at par If I'd give him
he combination of the safe, so that
he could find out about the plans.
gave it to him. The safe was mine
and / was trying to help VIII. And
/ told Tom Bower the secret of the
wheat lands, so that he'd know he
wasn't losing anything by buying my
shares"
She let her head fall against Jim's
shoulder, Sobbirg uncontrollably. Jim
laid his rough hand on her hair.
There, child, | guess you feel bet
ter, now, don't you!" he said. You
didn't understand the wrong that you
were doing That's the way wrongs
generally done. And now wen 90 to
Mr.. Payne and fix things up for Will"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-11-04

reply was, but it Miss Thelma Sines.
IS known that an the American Legion
fellows who saw the picture immed-
ateIy voted ase ami urged It's unani-
nous adoption.
Miss S!ues Auxiliary unit, No. g
Of Logansport, submitted the head
dress Is The official one 70 be worn,
but frankly confessed that the idea
was really born az Columbus Neb..
where that e.tys. American Legion
Aazilary unit presented 81 and then
Columbus replied that # really was
the idea Of some IF Tie women Of
Lou, aua At any rate, 1t seemed to
DE- popular idna--made more So per
hops. by the wearer herewith shown
Miss Shines says slc likes L. 'hat It's
c0el and comfortable, mud affords
distinctive beadJres- for the or2aniza-
tion.
II VIII he noted that tile headdress
Is froafcI with q star. q gold star
en- De substituted for tie ordained
blue bg those who lost loved ones In
the service.