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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20

Christmas season. Nowhere in Ann
erica will there be found hearts more
attuned to the spirits of the occas-
ion than are now to be found in Bel
ington and in Barbour County. We
have come to realize its meaning in
the fullest sense. We have dwelled
in friendliness and love as neighbors
should dwell, and we reach the most
sacred celebration of the year close
in the love Of each other, firmly tied
by the bonds of fellowship. IL we
have needed good word, we have
fluid it here. If there was kind
word needed by another we have spok-
en- it. And today the entire commun-
ity is better off for such spirit
We approaca ire greatest holiday
Of al with ...e full knowledge that
our hearts bea- nc malice for our
fei:owmen. w. can turn our e. es
to the eastern star and pledge renew
ed allegiance to our homes and our
institutions. We can for the time
being lay aside earthly cares and join
once more in honoring Him whose
birth we celebrate, the one who gave
to us our greatest blessing, peace and
the good will Of our fellowmen.
The editor takes this means to ex-
tend the compliments Of the season
to every resident of this community
He hopes that the seasons richest
blessings may be showered on you
and yours. He prays that the full
significance of the occasion may be
revealed to you, and that not only will
your Christmas be happy one, but
that all the days that are to come
may find you happy, healthy, pros
porous and contented.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
HOLBERT GARAGE is TRANS
FERRED TO NEW OWNERS

Holbert & Company have sold out
their Garage to the Beard Motor
Company, the change having been
mace last Saturday. d. R. Beard is
the manager and hales from Elkins,
with seven years experience in SELL
ing and servicing Ford Products.
This new concern retains the Ford
Agency for this territory. G. |. Nine
a Ford Specialist, will have charge
Of the service department. He has
eight years experience on repair
work and comes to Belington WITH
good recommendations. The new
management expects to feature ser
vice and quality, and with their we'll
equipped shop Mr.. Beard and MI
Nine will be glad to have chance 70
show each and every one the advah-
tages gained in giving them call.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
AMERICA WASTING HELIUM

NEW YORK, Dec, 18th:-Major
General Mason NJ Patrick of the
Army Air Service sounded warning
Yesterday when he said that he be-
lieved that lighter-than-air craft
would be the first successful carriers
of passengers and large loads through
the air. He spoke of the waste OF
helium, the non-inflammable gas so
necessary for Zeppelins and which is
used on the U. S. N. Shenandoah"
the first Zeppelin to be built in this
country.
ITO make 1ighter-than-air craft a
success, che said", it is necessary to
employ helium. Airship disaaters are
due in part, but not wholly, to the
use Of explosive gas. We have al
most monopoly on the helium of the
world. This is a gas almost as light
as hydrogen. We are, with our US
ual profligacy, dissipating this re-
source. Helium brought from the
ground. One to one-and-a- half per
cent of natural gasi helium. We
are wasting it at the rate of 100000
900 cubic feet each year. We are
urging Congress to do something to
conserve this valuable natural assent.
"The first he1ium cost $1,700 per
each thousand cubic feet. A year a.
90 this cost had been reduced to $3.50,
last year to 500 and today we can
produce helium at $40 per thousand
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
LET CONGRESS KNOW
WHERE you STAND

The taxpayer as taxpayer is UNI
organized. He has no taxpayers
posts, no chapters, no locals, no tax
payers lodges. There are 100000
Of him who pay Federal taxes and ten
times as many of him pay Federal
taxes, directly or Indirectly, but he is
without an organization, to camp on
the doorstep of the Capitol and book
after his interests. There are farm
blocs, dry and wet blocs, labor blocs
and bonus blocs, but there Is no tax
payers blocs in Washington.
Every gang Of Treasury raiders
organizes and goes after what it
wants. These determined minorities
working under high pressure, are
usually able to shove aside the major
ity and take what they want.
That, exactly, is what is happen
ing in Washington now. A stubborn
minority is ready to defeat major
ity in the matter of taxation. Sec
rotary Mellon has placed before the
country plan whereby at least 5000
100000 year can be cut from the
load of the taxpayer.
If there was ever majority pro-
posal this is one. At least 35,OO0,-
600 Americans will be directly aided
counting five persons to the average
family. Indirectly, it will help near
" every citizen by easing the nat
ional tax load
The vast majority demand these
reductions. Americans have been
patient under wartime tax burdens
carried five years into peace. The
Mellon plan is the first ray OF sun
shine lighting the taxpayers sky since
the war.
What stands in its way? just one
thing-.the soldiers bonus. Tax re-
dcction cannot be put into effect ana
carried on into the future if this Nat
ion is to go down into it's pockets and
eventually pay out four or five bill
ions as a soldier bonus.
Bonus money can come from one
place only and that is the taxpayers,
pocket All the frenzed financial
figuring done by the bonus-stradders
II Congress cannot figure away the
interest charges and amortiaatlons
that will pc necessary.
1t is 100000 income taxpayers
plus every man woman and child
who pays direct or indirect taxes
against about 100000 bonus bene-
ficiaries. On one side 35,ooo,o0o will
directly benefit by tax cuts. On the
other not more than 15,OOO,ooo VINO
can benefit directly by the bonus.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
LUCKY LADY is
SUPER NNER

Highlands, N. j. Dec. 14,--(By Inc
Associted Press)-Icy glass kicked
m such seas along the Jersey coast
TODAY that all but seven OF the Chris.-
mas rum squadron oftwenty vessels
weighed anchor and withdrew 70 the
omen sea to ride out the storm.
The weather and the heavily re-
inforceed federal state and county
staffs Of prohibition agents, at sea
and ashore, threatened to send giim-
.nering the rum runners last nope
Of struggling through the big cues
the thousands of cases OF wniskey
and wine the rum fleet carries.
Not bottle fisherman ventured
out Of the fleet. Their speedy cra1t
rode safely at anchor in the camo-
fleged liquor landing ravens.
Even the super rum craft, Louise
reputed flagship of a fleet OF 1as'
bottle runners said by revenue OF
ficers to be operated by woman
Known to them as "Lucky" Lady, re
manned in her little land-locked pas
in at Keyport.
Handsome Brunette
mucky Lady" is proposing bru-
nette of 80, and the head OF synoi-
cate Of whiskey smugglers that OPP
crates both water and land craft the
authorities say. She is accompanied
bv her own ships out to Rum Row.
thew say. bargains with the sklpperS
there for supplies of imported liquor
and directs the unloading and redoao-
mo into cars at the beach. She US
uallv rode the Louise" which leu
or.l RIM hunters whose MOSQUITO
fleet has tried to capture her say IS
ono If the fastest bottle leggers on
the coast.
sTuckv Lady" is the second "o-
man where authorities have identi-
fled with the rum running profession.
Yesterday state troopers reported
having captured Keyport woman
and turned her free again, atter
having confiscated a coupe full OF iiq-
or she was driving toward the cities
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
FORD SAYS HE
IS FOR COOLIDGE
VIII Support Him For President in
the Coming Campaign Urges
Others To Follow.


DETROIT Dec. TO- Henry Ford
today declared he, like a great ma
jority of the American people," feels
that the country is "safe with Cool
idge' and that he himself would
never consider running against Mr..
Coolidge on any ticket.
II believe it is the wise and nat
ural thing for the people to agree
on tn nomination and election Of
Mr.. Coolidge" Mr.. Ford said. Il
am satisfied that 80 per cent Of the
people feel perfectly safe with Mr..
Coolidge, and | feel, too, that the
country is perfectly safe with him.
And il this is the feeling Of the coun-
try, why change?
Back Coolidge
"Mr. Coolidge has shown in these
months Of service great many
qualities that should please his coun-
trymen. Think they all feel that
Mr.. Coolidge means to do right. And
when a man means to do right, so
far as / have observed, it is usually
quite easy for him to find the way
to do right.
"Some people seem disturbed over
the condition which business will face
during the presidential election year.
OF course ,ther must be an election
But there lis no reason why business
should be disturbed by it, If the peo-
pie by common consent agree they
will held to good man while they
have him. Public sentiment can be
so formed long before the election
that there need be no doubt about
the election.
an addition to considering the in
terest Of the people, we should con-
slider the interest Of she President, az
head Of the ANGLICAN government.
President Coolidge has position OF
the highest responsibility. He should
not feel compelled to take any Of his
time or strength for any sort Of poll
teal campaigning, and for the sake
of the country, as well as for his
own sake, he should not have TO DO
So"
Takes Stand
"No man has right to say ne
never will consider public office nor
accent public office. No man can
nredict his own acts and feelings 50
strongly as that. But this ! Will
saw. that I would never for moment
think Of running againt Calvin Cooi-
idge for President, on any ticket whas-
ever In this president situation
am for Coolidge"
Regarding the numerous Ford-1or-
President organizations and the re-
cent Ford conference held here, per-
SONS close to the automobile manu-
facturer said he had given them "noS
moments thought"
1T was something Mr.. Ford could
not call in the police to STOP" one
official asserted, $50 the clubs con-
tinued to function, although none OF
them have the sanction or support OF
Mr.. Ford
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
CHIEFTAN OF MOROCCO,
POISONED

LONDON, England, Dec. 18-
Another report of the death of Mulai
Raisuli, the notorious brigand chief
of Morocco reached London today
from the Trangiers correspondent Of
Daily Mail. There is a suspicion
says the telegram that Raissuli was
poisoned
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
LET THE OLD YEAR GO OUT ON
THE SQUARE

We are asking that all those who
are owing us for subscriptions, adj
vertising or job printing to call and
make settlement before the close OF
the Old Year. This will be great
convenience to US in many ways.
THE ELLINGTON PROGRESSIVE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
History Compulsory In
All Nebraska Schools

Lincoln, N'ebr., Feb. 2I-All
public, private and deq1ninatioral
schools of Nebraska viii Ge re-
CURED to give instruction in Ana
crican history to the. Ttent Of
five hours per week in the arss
eight grades. undo rthc terms
OF a bill introduced in the lowe:
branch Of the Nebraska icgi3ia-
turc.
Above the eighth grade and Up
to the twelfth, a course Of five
and one-half hours per week is
required in American history and
the system of national, state and
local government.
Preparation fer citizenship is
declared to be the primary Oh
ject Of this legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

Attention: Dir. Investor: MIR.
Homeseeker:
Now is the time to act-Two
90 reasons-naniely: No. i.
Prices are lower and better terms
can be had now than later.
No. 2. You have a better selec-
ton now than you will have,
even a month hence. From the
standpoint of an investor we will
positively place desirable ten
ant in any house listed below at
from $4,000 to $500, per month
READ and CONSIDER-Ther
act.
New 5 room bungalow, Mt. Ida
s625O.
Seven room semi-bungalow, Mt
Ida $500. six room house, hot
water heat, 3 lots Mt. Ida, S4,750
Five room bungalow, Virginia
Highlands, 3 lots, screened IL
porch, shade and fruit trees
$3.50.
Six room bungalow, i lots, De
Ray, $4,000.
Four room bungalow, 3 lots
Del Ray, S3250.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
BARGAINS I'M HOMES

Five room bungalow, Del Ray,
hot water heat, garage, 2 lots,
$500.
Five room brick bungalow, Del
Ray, hot water heat, steel gar
age, connected with sewerage
$3.50.
Seven room modern home, De-
Ray, near cars and bus line, only
$3.50.
Modern six room house, De
Ray, centrally located, full base
ment, hardwood floors, fine con.
EDITION only $500.
Six room house Mt. Vernon
Avenue, Del Ray, $1,000.
Eight room house Mt. Vernon
avenue, $500.
Eight room hollow tile house
$4,000.
Small cash payments, balance
| like rent.
Many Other bargains. Let u:
show you, open evenings.
J. c. ELLIS,
Mt. Vernon Ave. Del Ray, Va
Phone Alex. 1912, for auto
4i-5tp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
Virginia Society
Plans Exposition
Fruit Show to be Held in
Washington Next
Winter

Winchester, Feb. 2i-What is
intended to be the largest and
most complete fruit and vegeta-
BILE exposition ever held in the
East will be opened some time
next winter in Washington, pro-
vided a building or hall large
enough can be secured by the pro-
motors, according to announce
mcnt made here by William P.
Massey. secretary of the Virgin
ia State Horticultural Society.
In case suitable quarters can
not be obtained in Washington.
it is probable an effort will be
made to secure the Fifth Regi-
ment Armory in Baltimore.
Mr.. Massey said the horticul-
tural societies of Virginia, West
Virginia, Maryland and Pennsyl-
yania are cooperating in the pro.
iect of holding fruit expositions
annually, ard they intend to make
the exhibit as large and attrac'
tive as those held in the Far
West and Middle West. Those al
the head Of the movement favored
Washington from the outset,
mainly as neutral" territory and
rs having no personal or selfish
interests to be considered in the
way of competing for prizes.
After the apple growers of tho
four States projected the plan
Of instituting 4 large fruit expo
sition, vegetable growers of Dela
ware and the eastern shores OF
Virginia and Maryland, sensing
the advertising possibilities of
the project, indicated their de-
sire to be represented in the en-
terprise, and it is quite proba-
bic that all branches of fruit
and vegetable production ,includ'
ing manufacturers of by-products
viii join in the movement to ez-
hibit their outputs at the Ma
tional Capitol once year under
one roof.
Committees of the various
States societies will meet in
Washington some time in March
for the purpose of making pre-
!iminary arrangements for the
exposition. subcommittee are tc
be appointed to prepare a premi-
UNI list, to negotiate for hal
or building in which to hold the
exposition and attend to other
details. 1t is probable a numbe'
of representatives Of agricultural
and passenger departments OF
railroads will meet with the com
mittee at that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
Glass Is Pathetic
Says Ferneyhough
Thinks Lynchburg Man
"More to be Pitied
Than Censured"

Richmond, FEB. 81 State
Veterinarian Ferneyhough an
rounced last night, after having
read Senator GLASS; most recent
statement in the live stock board
controversy, that he was more
determined than ever to "stand
,by his guns, his position being
he said, "a flat and unconditional
refusal of Senator Glass de-.
mand.'
81 have read Senator Glass
latest statement" the State Vet
crinarian said. at appears to be
a hazy nebulous sort of denial,
without particulars, and it Is
colored with kind of personal
abuse which the Senator seems
to think that those who do not
agree with him merit.
The Senator's position is pa
thetic" DR.. Ferneyhough said. He
is now beginning to realize that
he cannot dictate to the live
stock sanitary board not to me.
| He demanded that we break a
basic regulation in favor of sew
eral of his hcifers that reacted
to the tuberculin test. We refused.
Senator Glass says there is
scarcely a suggestion Of accur-
acy' in a recent statement made
by me. His opinion is Of no con-
sequence. The question Of gccu-
racy is not a matter of his opin-
| ion, nor of mine. 1t is a mat
ter of recor;,.
81 have this record complete.
1t consists of all the official let
tiers and statements, and this re-
cord is open to any one who may
care to read it. 1t is open TO Sem
ator Glass, and it might not be
amiss for me to suggest that
the Senator read it, in order that
he may refresh his own memory
on matters of accuracy
Senator Glass appears to be
piqued because l would not do
what he told me to do; because
refused, after a careful review,
to break a regulation for his
benefit. | lave nc idea of breaking
it. l am sorry that the Senator
is unable to control his temper,
but, after all, that is his affair.
| think, in this case, the Senator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
Baronet, at II, viii
Lead a New Life

Londcn, Feb. 2l-Sir Walter
Strickland, ninth baronet of his
line, has renowned his British
title, and at II years of age, has
started life over again as a citi-
zen Of Czecho- Slovakia.
Hereafter, a newspaper an
nouncement Of his change states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
a sthose in Paris.

sthose in Paris.
America finally followed the
.examPle set in, France 1aad length
ened tn skirts. But the skirts
here did hot get too Short. ANY
one will admit that. 81
THE purpose Of tflesdressmak-
or is to make won!ea beautiful,
and ther is Jnare Chance to do
ii With dressas which car Big
draper so as to give personality
and beauty for all occasions"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

he wants to be known as plain
Walter Strickland.
His request may be granted by
his relatives and friends, but III
pcragcs and in "Who's Who" his
title will burden him still. Il
cannot legally be renowned. Uu-
on his death his brother will be-
come tenth baronct.
Since he was a young man Sill
Walter has shocked his ealtiveS
by his radical views. Although
the holder Of two magnificent
family estates, he has spent most
of his life travelling in Bohemian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
Dress Arbiter Says q. S.
Can Make It's Styles

New York, Feb. 21-Thc wo-
men Of America have it in their
power to make styles and modes
in women's dress and when they
do the manufacturers Of America
will supply the demand.
In this way David n. Moses
hon, the new Judge Lands a.
the press industry declared this
country's independence Of Paris IL
matters of style.
Mosseshon has recently been
selected by the Associated Dress
industries as its head to check
buses and lvate the standards
Of he industry. The new dicta-
TOR is lawyer, like both Y
.of baseball. In explaining what
ae 1nde tod to be his mission,
afossesuon sa.i.
% It is ny nJpase, with the adj
We # m i've council, to
elevo.c ~ ii make them
accomp, 8r
/ came, need 70 fol-
low Frarcl hcu a. comes
to styles. VIC a soma VI Che
best designers ia the world right
here in America and 'hey are just
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
EXECUTORS NOTICE

EXECUTORS NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of
the Last Will and Testament of
Virginia Evans O'Brien, all per-
sons indebted to said estate are
requested to settle their indebted
with the undersigned and all per-
sons TO whom said estate is in
debteded are requested to present
their accounts properly certified
for payment.
GARDNER l.. BOOTHE,
Alexandria National Bank
Building,
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
SPECIAL. NOTICES

WHAT YOU ARE MISSING
The relief obtained by use of
Ancient Pile Salve For sale
by leading druggists or mailed
on receipt of price $500. An
cient Mfg. Co., Alexandria, Va.
3f-25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

fashion throughout the world
At one time he disappeared en-
tirely for several months. A re
ward was offered for news of
him.
He is writer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
NOTICE OF EXECUTRIX

Having qualified as executrix
of George Wise. deceased, all per-
sons in debted to said estate are
requested to make prompt settle
men with the undersigned and
all persons to whom said estate
is indebted are requested to pre-
sent their accounts properly GER
titled for payment.
IDA V. WISE,
North RosemOnt, Alexandria, Va.
ti-lGc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
FOR RENT

FOR RENT furnished or I'M
furnished rooms for light house
keeping; all modern improve
ments; near bus line; immedi-
ate possession. Mrs. i. w.
Poore, Howell ave, across from
A. & P. store, Del Ray, Va.
43-lp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

But even death, whose passing
Makes dust of you ard me,
Shall leave untouched, eternal,
The wisdom Of the tree.
Helen Frazce- Bower
In New York Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

April 6, 1917, United States
entered World War, against cent
raj powers; armistice signed Nov.
II, 1918; treaty Of peace as &c.
unratifed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21
FOR SALE
(MISCELLANEOuSl

BIZ SALE-Mission dining room;
suite. Good condition. Cheap
nor quick sale. Call phone 494-
La. 4l-Sp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

NOTICE-The officers and mem
bers of James W. Jackson
Council No. So, Jr. o. y. A. NJ,
are requested to meet at their
hall at / o'clock on Thursday,
February 22nd for the purpose of
participating in the parade on
that day.
S. A. Forrest. Rec. Secty.
<I-2c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

DEL RAY SCHOOLS
lots fronting SO feet on Mt. Ida
ave-, 1872 feet deep-1-2 square
Mt. Vernon Boulevard, paved
sidewalk, city water, sewerage,
electric lights. Only 5000;
Cash $3.50, balance SIS per mo.
Act quick. ]. C. Ellis, Mt Yer
non ave-, Del Ray, phone Alex
1912 5S-15p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

FOR SALE-A new modern
Bungalow containing five large
rooms; sun parlor and bath; oak
floors throughout; exceptionally
we'll built; garage on premises.
Price reasonable; terms arrang-
ed. F. C. Goodnow Company.
Realtors, 1912 So. st. Asaph
st Phone 926. Abe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-21

is more to be pitied than cen
sured."
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|s e. sss e.: j: Gazette
classified Ads
FOR SALE
(REAl, ESTATE)

FOR SALE-Bungalow; Howell
ave-, Del Ray. Two blocks
from car line, one from bus
hne. Four rooms; bath; .elec-
tricity; three lots, $S,250. APP
ply your agent. or W. F. Can
non. owner. 40-6p
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FOR SALE
,ArrmnNxnnn I,CN

FOR sALE-D O D G E
Roadster. Winter Top,
Apply J. M. Gazette Of
flee. tt.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

Four Washington which
the annual exhibition of the Academy Philadelphia
above: Mime De Pau"
Myman The Black Mania by Burt Baker
by Catherine
Evening star., 1923-02-18

Group of Washington girls enjoying week
of the out-of- doors at Y w. c. A. conference
camp last summer Inset: Mrs. Robert Lam
sing who will serve as chairman of the cam
paign executive committee during the Y. w.
C. A. Budget week early in March. The COM
mittee expects to raise $25,000