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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21

HlAYGIn cnufn business very we'll
E0S&SD.N Tommy" speculated Helen
HhH3BSMA Rand, as a powdered-look-
eG9HlGlH ing superintendent went
back into the factory with
a small sheaf of orders.
IT'S rotten" Tommy gloomily con-
fided
@How did you come to select
churns?" wondered Mrs. Rushmore
replacing her subscription list in her
handbag, but opening it again to see
If Tommy's name was dry.
Il didn't" confessed Tommy with
half-vexed smile; they selected me
The Johnson Churn company is the
Oldest factory of its kind In the coun-
try, and l didn't want to see a nice
old business like that 60 under. They
needed combination of new capital
and new blood, and l had it; and so
there you are"
"Then why don't you like it?" puz-
zled Helen, her particularly effective
eyes resting on him for a moment
with frank approval.
Il don't seem to have the right kind
of new blood" he worried s"My money
kept the concern from bankruptcy, but
nobody seems to care for the sugges-
tons / make"
It'll be all right, Tommy; you're
lucky" laughed Helen as she rose to
go.
The door opened, and there came
In, from the factory yard, tall and
exceptionally tine-looking stranger
who was dressed with extreme
i,icety He bowed in the general
direction of Tommy, but his glance,
in sweeping from Mrs. Rushmore to
Helen, caught, for fleeing second,
the eyes of the latter
"Well see you tomorrow night,
and Helen, as She went out at the
door, waved Tommy gay adieu.
"Mr. Spencer?" inquired the stranger.
Correct" admitted Tommy, with a
parting nod to the ladies through the
crack of the closing door, and he ex-
amined the neatly engraved calling
card. what can 1 do for you, Mr..
AmesW
I'D like permission to inspect your
factory" requested Ames, with
smile of friendliness.
II don't see any objection to that"
granted Tommy, responding to the
smile. He felt an instant liking for
the man. I'm afraid you won't see
much, however"
That's what l hope" returned the
stranger.
Tommy looked at him wonderingly.
'That's a queer statement, u he OBJ
served.
1T merely needs explanation an
swered Ames, pleasantly. I'm look
Ing for business opportunity"
Come right in, the waters fine"
invited Tommy with a grin. That's
what was looking for; but l found
It."
$50 l understand" smiled Ames. Il
came into town last night and have
been making inquiries all morning
about your various local enterprises"
"How did you happen to pick out
the Johnson Churn company"
"YOur pay roll. At one time this
concern employed 500 workmen. To-
day is employs scarcely more than
200. If l can discover the reason for
that, it might be of benefit to both
Of u.s."
II think I'll go through the shop
with you" suddenly decided Tommy,
and led the way into the factory. ~
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL
ESTATE

The undersigned trustees have for
sale at private sale good cottage
house and good two-story house in
Belington, and 20 acres of land, less
coal, in Barker district, conveyed to
us for sale by A. F. Rohrbough.
See B. B. Rohrbough at First Ma
tional Bank, Belington, or J. Black
burn Ware at his Office at Philippi at
once for terms and description.
B. B. ROHRBOUGH,
J. BLACKBURN WARE,
ad-2t) Trustees.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21
Restaurant French.

Lamped on a local bill Of fare by 7.
N. C.-"Horses d'oeuvre." This re.
minds us of the story Of the young
man In New York who was dining In
a flrst-class restaurant with his best
beloved. She was poring over the
menu wondering what to order when
he put In, "What you want to start
with, dearie, is some Of those horse
doyes.".-Boston Transcript.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21

WANTED-Hustling reliable agent
to handle our awnings in this section.
Liberal discount. A hustler can make
good money. For further informa-
ton write Pittsburgh Awning Co.,
9Th Ave. and Jumonville St., Pitts
burgh, Pa. 11-17-4t
FOR SALE-One four-hole laun-
dry stove for coal, is a good heater:
also one gas heater. Apply at this
office.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21

MO newspaper can succeed with
~ out advertising, therefore we
solicit the patronage of our readers
sor those who by their advertising
help to make this paper possible.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-12-21

DON'T believe ypu like tie
churn business very well,
Tommy" speculated Helen
Rand, as a powdered-look-
ing superintendent went
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
BRITISH DEBT To
WAIT ON EUROPE {
England to Advise U. s. Payment
Depends on Liquidation Of Debts
to Great Britain by European
Countries.

London, Aug. 1.--Great Britain
will dispatch note to the United
States today declaring payment OF
war debts due the United States is
dependent upon settlement of obli-
cations to England by European
countries, 1t was authoritatively
stated
Allied debtors of England are also
to be presented with notes.
This latest move Of Great Britain
which has called forth columns of
newspaper comment, in which 1t Is
hoped that the United States will
not misunderstood, is considered as
a reversal of the earlier position of
England.
1t had been semi-officialIy stated
that Great Britain had decided to
fund the United States debt regard.
less of action made by European ma.
tions to settle the war obligations
with England.
The Times, edtorially, wonders
whether the note is based on Lloyd
Georges speech of May 81, which
was interpreted as rejecting the plan
that England pay the United States
and forgive her European debtors.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
ASKS 0PE ERAT0Rs
To MINE PARLEY
Lewis Invites owners TO Meet In
Cleveland, August to Discuss
Issues Looking to Ending
Of Mine Strike.

Philadelphia. Aug. John L.
Lewis, international president of the
United Mine Workers Of America. to-
day issued an invitation to the coal
operators of the central competitive
field to meet miners representatives
at Cleveland, August Z.
In calling the conference. Lewis
declared he was actuated by the
highest considerations OF the public
welfare and the impelling necessity
for an early adjudication of the
issues involved in the bituminous
an anthracite coal fields.
The telegram sent to the operating
interests in the central competitive
field today follows:
I'm behalf of the United Mine
Workers | am, herewith inviting the
coal operators of the central com
petitive field to meet in Joint inter
state conference at the Hollenden
Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, at ten o'clock
a. m. Monday, August T. 1922, for the
purpose of negotiating basic wage
agreement to be signed to terminate
the present suspension in The mining
industry. I express the sincere hope
that the interests represented by you
will find it possible to participate in
the joint negotiations.
(Signed) John L. Lewis, President,
United Mine Workers of America"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
.KLAn ACTIVE IN
STATE ELECTION
Hand Of "lnvisible Empire" Seen In
AIrpianes cirelins over Capital
Dropping Warning 70
Illegal Voters.

Oklahoma City. Aug. 1.-The in
visible hand Of the ku Klux Klan
took part in the primary election be.
ing held in oklahoma today.
Mysterious alrplanes clrcled high
above the city and surrounding
country sending showers upon show.
ers Of cards fluttering to the ground.
The planes were too high for iden.
tification.
IF you are not legally registered
do not try to vote" was printed on
the cards. There was no signature
to the warning but on tho reverse
side of the cards appeared the pic.
ture of a Klansman in full regalla.
Voting in all parts of the state
was reported heaviest in history
with about forty per cent OF the
voters women.
One poll judge was replaced fol-
lowing charge that he was in.
fluencing the voting. Fist fighting
and rioting resulted. Deputy sher-
ifs were placed at the booth for the
rest of the day, Other officers were
dispatched to numerous voting places
to quell rioting. No serious trouble
was reported.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
HEAVY VOTING IN PRIMARY TODAY

Running true to expectations, vot-
ing at the city polls this morning
was extremely heavy compared with
any of the elections in recent years,
according to reports received in the
office of Henry Minnett, secretary
of the county election board.
The same condition prevailed in
many of the rural precincts and
ballot shortages were feared in two
or three precincts, Mr.. Minnett was
advised. To prevent any Interrupt
tion in the election machinery on
account of a ballot shortage, addi-
tional ballots were sent to every
precinct where there was any doubt
as to whether a sufficient number
were on hand. The Slower and Snow
Hill precincts were the first to ask
for additional ballots.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
.SH0PMEN PARLEY
CONSIDERS PLAN
Chiefs of Rail Unions Meet to View
Presidents Proposal for Peace;
Telegram from Harding
Opens Meet,

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Conference of
the chiefs of the striking railroad
shopmens union to consider Presi-
dent Hardings proposition for settle
ment of the dispute got under way
at hotel in the outlying residential
district at two p. m.
Bert M. Jewell, president Of the
union, on opening the meeting, read
telegram which he had received
from the president outlining the
proposition.
After detailing the plan the pres
idents telegram said:
"you will note that have sug-
gested that appeals for rehearing
may be taken in exercise of the rec
ognized rights by either party to the
board for re-hearing This does not
change the substance but | thought
it only fair to have tho statement
apply to either side of the controver-
sy alike.
81 hope you and your associates
will see fit to express your approval
of the terms submitted. Confirma-
tion follows by mail"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
BUSINESS STOPS
To SAY PRAYERS
penison Worships for Peace In Rail
Strike; Stores Close While neo-
pie Flock 10 Churches for
Religious Hour.

Denison. Texas, Aug. 1.-Buslneas
stopped in Denison between . and
10 o'clock this morning. while pray
ers were being offered up at the
various places Of religious worship
for peace in the rail strike.
At the request Of Mayor Weaver. all
stores we're closed and everyone
able TO attend services, was asked to
go to some church where speakers
or pastors asked divine blessing up.
on the meetings at New York and
Chicago today which may end the
shopmon's strike that has resulted
IN martial law being declared here.
Word has been received here from
Austin that Governor Neff does not
contemplate adding to the 500 state
troopers on duty here In the near
future, unless conditions become
worse than now represented to him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
HOUSTON QUlTs-HARDEN CO. AGENT

Coming as a surprise to many OF
his closest friends, A. F, Houston to,
day announced that he had resigned
as county farm agent of Grady coun
ty to accept better position with
the extension department of the Ok.
lahoma A. and M. college Monday
he becomes district agricultural agent
of the northeastern district, which
includes Tulsa and Muskogee cum
ties. His headquarters will be in
saltwater.
Simultaneous with the announce
men of Mr.. Houston's promotion
came the. announcement that M. G.
Harnden, former member of the
Chickasha high school faculty, had
been selected to succeed him as
Grady county farm agent. Mr.. Harm
den, who arrived in the city Satur
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
COTTON CROP To
RUN H MILLION
BALES THIS YEAR
This Is Estimate OF Department Of
Agriculture; Condition by States
Gives Oklahoma rs; Whole
Country Is 20.
MARKETS TAKE JUMPS
ON REPORT FURNISHED
New Orleans Market Shoots Upward
i49 Points; October Goes at
s22.35; Memphis Market
6ooms $50 Points.

Washington. Aug. 1.-The cotton
crop this year will total Il.ii9.OoO
bales OF 500 gross. the department
OF agriculture estimated today.
This compares with 7.95S.eii bales
last year and i3.4S9,COs bales two
years ago
The condition OF the crop on July
. this year was estimated at 70S
per cent OF normal, compared with
7l2 per cent on June 25: G47 per
cent on July IS last year; 74.i per
cent on July %, 1920, and q ten
year average on July 25 OF 73 per
cent.
The condition OF tho crop statos
follows:
Texas 72; Missouri 90: Oklahoma
IS: California 95; Arizona Sc; New
Mexico 50.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
RAIL PRESIDENTS
MEET IN GOTHAM
FOR PEACE TALK
mo Surrender on Seniority Rights
Proclaimed, but Way Out Be.
leved TO Have Been Found
by BIG Leaders.
THREE HOPEFUL oMENS
APPARENT AT OPENING
Some Not Advised OF Harding Plan,
Say Proposal Could Bring Peace;
Believed Compromise on Idea
Is Probable.

New York, Aug. 1.-The rail-
road presidents have sent to
Washington their reply to Pres
ident Harding's proposals to end
the shopmen's strike.
L. +. Loree, chairman OF the
meeting, announced that the
presidents had unanimously re-
jeeted the presidents proposals
regarding restoration of senior
ity rights to strikers.
Loree, official spokesman for
the executives, would not say
what action was taken on Hard
ing's other proposals.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
tBy The United Press, }

New York, Aug. 1.--Conference Of
t4S railroad executives to consider
the rail peace proposal of President
Harding began shortly before noon
today with pessimism freely ez
pressed over chances of an early
settlement Of the strike of 100000
shOpmen,
Playing reports that the carriers
had already agreed to submit to tho
administrations program for rail
pease as "Pollyanna propaganda"
leaders of the eastern executivs went
into the conference plainly doubtful
Of a settlement.
Eastern rail chiefs-known as the
bitter enders"--admitted that they
would rather fight the strike than
to compromise.
According to program decided up.
on In caucus, l.. #. Loree. president
of the Delaware and Hudson, pre-
sented the case of the eastern car.
riers.
The standing committee of the AS
sociation of Railroad Executives, met
before the main conference and
heard Dewitt Cuyler. president of
the organization, read the Harding
plan OF settlement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
CHICAGO WALKS
IN CAR Strike
10000 Motormen and Conductors OF
Surface Lines Quit; Trucks and
Jitneys Used; Patrol Wagons
Are In Service.
(Dy The United Press.)

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Chicago walked
today when 10000 conductors and
motormen on surface lines and Gle
waited roads walked out.
Not a wheel turned on the trac.
ton rails after four a. m.
Three million persons who nor
mally use the traction systems dur
ing the day, were forced to impro-
vised methods of transportation.
Huge trucks carrying hundreds
reared through the downtown streets,
from which the changing of the street
cars was strangely absent.
Many jitneys appeared, some op-
Grated by the strikers.
Thousands OF patrons of the trac'
tion lines walked to work. Side
walks were crowded from early
morning with pedestrians.
Little confusion resulted, although
all methods of travel were pressed
into service and vehicles were
jammed.
Dignified judges Of the county
courts clamored into a patrol wagon,
drawn up in front Of the exclusive
Edgewatel. Beach Hotel, and rode
to their offices.
No effort was apparent to break
the strike, although reports persisted
that the surface lines were prepar-
ing to import $4,000 strikebreakers
and were ready for a. fight to a
finish.
Great precaution was taken by po.
lice to prevent clashes. Extra squads
were on duty at all car barns. Traf-
fic restricted zones were extended
and onelway travel was ordered on
all principal streets.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
1890 Points at Houston.
(pv The United Pres

Houston. Tex. Aug. Cotton fu-
lures jumped $50 points on the local
cotton exchange today on receipt OF
the government cotton report here.
Damage to cotton crop and per
centage of acres abandoned in pro
ducing states because of the boil
weeyil was estimated by the depart.
ment of agriculture today as follows:
Texas 30 percent.
The following percentage of acres
abandoned was determined by averag-
ing estimates Of responsible authori-
ties.
Texas rs.
Oklahoma IA.
United States average II.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01

day assumed charge OF the farm
agents office this morning
Accompanied by Mrs. Houston, Mr..
Houston expects to leave tomorrow
for saltwater where he will assume
his duties as district agent.
Here Nearly Two Years.
Mr. Houston leaves the Grady
county farm agents work here after
being in the office nearly two years
He was appointed during the latter
part of August, 1920, and assumed
charge of the office September 1, OF
that year. Under his administration,
the county farm agents work in the
county has advanced materially. The
most noticeable improvement is in
the boys club work and in the live
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
NAME COMMITTEE PROBE.
STATE MINE PURCHASES
(By The United Press.

Lansing, Mich, Aug. 1.-Goverror
Alex Groesbeck today was appointed
chairman of a committee to investi-
gate the feasibility of the purchase
OF mine to produce coal for state
purposes
The state administrative board in
an early meeting ordered this ac-
ton, in view OF the shortage of coal
at the various state and municipal
institutions.
In the war of 1912 over $50
American privateers were afloat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
STEAMER CRASHES WITH
FERRYBOAT AT NEW YORK

New York, Aug. 1.-The steamer
Grand Republic and the ferryboat
Chautauqua crashed in the North
River here early today.
One woman was hurled overheard
by the collision and was rescued from
the water. Passengers were thrown
into panic, but no serious injuries
were reported
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01

Responding to the vote early"
plea sent out yesterday by election
officials, women crowded the polls
this morning. The women were
especially numerous at the city hall.
Carnegie library and Congregational
church precincts. A heavy mems
vote is expected this afternoon.
Polls opened this morning at 900
o'clock and will close this evening
at 700 o'clock.
The campaign did not end last
night. This morning found the can
didates more active than ever. Doz-
ems of supporters and workers for
candidates swarmed around the
polls in the city. Campaign cards
were being distributed galore.
(Copfiuuad IN naoa five
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
Memphis Takes Jump.

Memphis Tenn, Aug. 1.--Cotton
went up 150 points, or $3.50 bale on
the Memphis cotton exchange within
three minutes after the government
report was issued today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
ATokA VOTING HEAVY.
(Rv The United Press.l

Atoka, Okla, Aug. 1.-Heavy vot-
ing was reported throughout Atoka
county this morning. Morning count
of votes showed Owen has slight
lead in the governors race. Walton
was running a close second
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01

Washington, August president
Harding today made public his pro.
posal to the railway managers and
striking shopmen for the termina-
tion of the rail strike.
The outstanding feature Of the
proposal is that the seniority rights
Of the strikers are to be unimpaired.
The presidents proposal follows:
Railway managers and work
men are to agree to recognize the
validity of all decisions of the rail
road labor board and faithfully to
carry out its decisions, as contem
plated by the law.
2-The carriers will withdraw all
law suits growing out of the strike
and all railroad labor board decisions
which have been involved in the
strike may be taken, in the exercise
Of recognized rights by either party,
to the railroad board for re-hearing,
3-All employees now on strike
shall be returned to work and to
their former positions with seniority
and other rights not impaired. The
representatives of the carriers and
the representatives Of the organi2a
tion expressly agree that there will
be no discrimination by either party
against the employees who did or did
not strike.
Harding said that other details re-
garding his plan were sent to the
railway executives and the striking
shopmen and that the announcement
from the White House constituted
only a summary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
New Orleans Is Up.
lRy The united Pres

THJ ITU ITIIVU ITVs7J
New Orleans, La, Aug. Futures
on the New Orleans cotton market
shot upward on the government re-
port today and sales were made at
from 149 to 165 points above the
opening.
October sold at $22.S5, up 149
points; December $22.S5, UP 15O;
January $22.35, up 165 and March
$2232, up 62.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
4. = = = = i. > = = = = = =
FIRST BALLOT SHORTAGE

Oklahoma City. Aug. L.
First shortage of ballots I'm
today's primary was reported
from Ward .. Precinct 2. hero.
Other precincts reported heavy
voting with possibilities of
shortages In ballots.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01

New York, Aug. IA counter
proposal to President Hardlne's
suggestions for rail peace was
In the hands Of a drafting com.
mttee Of three appointed by the
meeting of t4s railroad presi-
dents at the Grand Central Ter
mlnal this afternoon, II was un-
derstood when the executives de-
clared a recess.
The carrier heads we're to re-
sumo their conference late to.
day, with peace In the balance
as the terms OF Hardlng's pro-
posaI became public. Adamant
opposition to restoration OF SEN
lorlty rights still was said to be
the attitude of the leaders OF
the rail- presidents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01
WILSON IN TALK
HERE COMPLETES
GREAT CAMPAIGN
Court House Lawn damned 20 Hear
Home Man In Final Speech Of
Drive for Guhernatorlal
Nomination.
OUTLINES POLICIES TO
HOME TOWN AUDIENCE
Nails Accusations as 10 Text Books
and OIL Lease; Biggest Political
Gathering for Years. observ.
ers Declare.

Placing his case In the hands of
the jury OF democratic voters Of Ok.
lahoma. Robert II. Wilson. "Chlck.
asha's own candidate for governor
last night completed his campaign
for the nomination with a stirring
speech TO his fellow townsmen.
Practically all available space on
the court house lawn was occupied
by the large crowd which had as.
sembled to hear the closing speech
Of the gubernatorial nspirant. Cars
which had carried Wilson supporters
70 the scene occupied all the nearby
car parking space. It was the largest
crowd which has assembled here dur.
Ing the past several years to greet a
political speaker Among the large
crowd were many women and farm
ers. rs well as laborers, business and
professional men.
The platform was beautifully decor
ated with flowers.
Mrs Wilson, wife of the candidate;
Mrs. l. II. Harness. vice.chairman of
the county democratic central COM
mittee; NJ. II. Shepard chairman of
the central committee and several
other friends of Mr.. Wilson and his
family, both men and women, ocGu-
pied seats on tho platform.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-08-01

The width of the Pacific ocean is
about 10000 miles.