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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
RHINELAND's REPUBLIC MAY
STOP IT'S WORK

COBLENZ, Nov. L. Unless there
is some idication soon that efforts
to establish an independent Rhine
land state have the support Of the
general population, the present Sep
aratist movement may dissolve of it.
self within few weeks it was said
in official circles today which are
closely in touch with developments,
Several proposals or compromise
already have been advanced, it is
understood. One of these provides
for an autnonous state, but Joseph
Matthes, promises of the provisional
government of the republic asserts
he will not consider any such pro-
position.
IT will be free independent
Rhineland or nothing he said
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
COOLIDGE FAVORS IL MILE
TREATY

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-Presi-
dent Coolidge believes that provision
to allow British ships to bring liqu-
or stores within the three mile limit,
which has been proposed as part Of
the arrangement with Great Britain
for extension of the right Of search
and seizure to the IL mile limit
might be made affective through Q
treaty and without the necessity for
amendments Of the Volstead Law.
The Volstead Act, as interpreted
by the Supreme Court, prohibits the
bringing of liquor even as ships
stores, within the three mile limit.
A treaty duly ratified by the Senate
however, has always been regarded
as the supreme law of the land, anc
it was on that principe that Secre-
tary Hughes suggested to Londor
that the IL mile proposal and shir
liquor authorization be included in ar
Anglo-American Treaty.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
RAIL PRESIDENTS
OPPOSED RATE CUT

New York, Oct. 3d. Presidents and
other executives of every grain or
coal hauling railroad in the country
today drafted what was unefficially
reported to have been an unfavor-
ally reply to President Coolidge's re-
cent proposal for revision Of rail
freight rates on shipments Of those
two commodities which were distined
for export.
The committee of the presidents
was named to submit the drafted re-
ply to the President of Washington
by Thursday or earlier if they could
be received at the White House.
While the contests Of the draft
were withheld to await the wishes Of
President Coolidge in regard to pub
LEGATION, several Of the executives
who helped draw it up said it was
based on a conviction that lowering
rates on grain for export would moi
Greats an increased market for wheat
in Europe and therefore would moi
help lift the American farmer out Of
the slough Of. over production.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
COUNT YOUR COIN

Citizens of Belinton will be inter-
ested in statement just issued by
the u. S. Tresury Dept. to the effect
that there is now in circulation $42.-
85 for every man, women and child
in this country. Three years ago
this per capital was $57, and when
the civil war started it was but $14.
As the business Of country expands
the amout Of our currency has to be
increased or money will be tight,
prices will sink to disastrous point.
If too much money was issued we
would experience just such conditions
as now confront Germany. Money
wants to be just tight enough SO
people will have to work for it and
it will buy enough to supply their
needs. But keeping it at the right
point is the problem we will always
face, an always we will have those
who complain that they can't get hold
of their share. So long. as the per
capita wealth Of this country is $42.-
SIS financiers. declare the nation is in
GOOD shape and on solid foundation
And even though the other fellow
may have a part Of our $42.85, we
still hope the financiers are right
about it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
STATES COAL PRODUCTION

CHARLESTON, Oct. 3d. West
Virginia's coal production in 1928
will exceed all former records, ac-
cortling to estimates which have been
mxde by A. o. Wilson, statistician
foY the Kanawha Coal Operators As
sotiation more than ninety million
tons, or one-fifth of the total tonnage
for the United States, will have been
mined from West virginia's hills be-
fore the close of the present year, Mr.
Wilson said.
Not only in West Virginia but in
al other mining states is record
tonnage being pryed up, fignres col
piled BY the United States Geological
Survey and received here show, and
indication are the total production
Of the country will exceed all past
records with the exception of the
year 1918 when, under stress of war
conditions, tonnage of 466,705,000
tons was mined.
The federal estimates for the first
242 working days of 1928 shows a
tonnage of 434, 459, 900 as against the
mark of 9O,861,00 tons for the cor
responding period of 1922; 321,S0 :
900 in 1921; 431, 504, 900 in 1920 375,-
| 4s2, 900 in 1918; 466,795,O0O in 1915
land 433, 1922, 900 in 1917.
Lake shipments for the year up t.
October Ia are double that of the
same period in 1922 when large
portion of tonnage which normally
goes to the lake region was diverted
to other sections to take care of the
shortage caused by the strike OF I'm
tied Mine Workers. Federal figures
show that lake dumpings on October
| IA, 1923 amornted to 24,964,O0O tons
as against 14,459, 900 in 1922; 20,
1892, 900 in 1921 and 18,485,O00 in 10
20.
The United States export business
for 1923, while exceeding that of 1927
when production was limited because
Of strikes fell below the record Q.
other years because Of high prices
made necessary by high wages pait
American workers, the figures show
Exports for 1923 up to Septembel
80 had reached 15,334,000 tons al
against II, 0S3, 900 in 1922; 20,652,O0'
in 1921: 34,39O,O00 in 1920; 1888.
in 1919 and 10, 156,O00 in 1918.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
WATCH THE SIGNALS


We've heard several Belington au-
to drivers complain recently of men
and women who disregard the custo-
mary hand signals while driving
about our highways. They complain
that many drivers make left-hand
turns in hap-hazard manner, without
extending the arm from the car, as
should be done to notify the driver in
the rear of their intentions. Or they
come to sudden stop without first
dropping the left hand outside the car
to show that they are going to stop
The driver of every car should re-
member that the man driving behind
him is watching closely for such sig
mails as he may give, and that it is
really the only safeguard against an
accident. One little bit of careless
ness in using the hand signals may
result in bad collision, with a possi-
BILE loss of life or, at least, costly da-
mage to machines. It's easy to sig
mails, and it's only criminal careles-
ness that keens anyone from doing so
Remember that the next time you go
to make left-hand turn or when you
stop your car
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
ANDREW BONAR LAW
OF ENGLAND DIES

LONDON, Oct. 30.-Andrew Bon
ar Law, who was one of the strong
war time statesmen of Great Britain
and its only prime minister of colon
ial birth, died at his London home at
8 o'clock this morning. The last
year of his sixty-five years was lived
under a cloud of heavy misfortunes.
Only little more than year ago
he Reluctantly accepted the highest
political office in the empire, telling
his supporters that he was doubtful
if his health would long bear the
strain of the duties and promising to
give up the work when he was no lon
ger equal to the burden. Then fol-
lowed seven month in office months
harassed by pain, whereupon he full
filled his promise.
"The verdict of the doctors has left
me no choice" he wrote to his Glas-
gov constituents in announcing his
decision to retire.
The next five months were divided
between continental resorts and the
English seaside in pursuit of relief
from suffering. There were a few
weeks when he seemed to be improv.
ing and his friends hoped against
fate that he might regain hi:
strength.
With the chill Of the autumn days
came his final breakdown and tel
days ago he was brought back from
Brighton to his London home for TIL
inevitable end. There he died. Hi
daughter, Lady Sykes, and his tw'
surviving sons, Anthony and Rich
ard, were with him. Two sons, Jane
and Charles, lost their lives in tn
war. Those blows aged him beyon
his years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
BUILDING HIGHWAYS

The bigger the body the slower the
movement, and the greater the move
ment the longer it takes to get it
started. The United States is large
body almost entirely surrounded by
motor cars and poor roads. 1t is NOV
ing slowly but surely, however, to-
ward the time when it will have moth
ing but good roads 10000 of them
almot 8 100000 miles of highway
is a huge task and it takes time for
it to get under way. Federal aid
ii being gradually passed out to the
various states, and before long we
are going to commence to fed it
around Belington. We can't hope
to grab off our entire share, however
before some of the others get theirs,
nor can we hope to be favored with
all of the money in one bunch when
it does get started. We must con-
tent to move slowly, but to move.
One thing we know, however, and
that is that the section which shows
the greatest interest in better roads
and the section that jumps in and
shows active signs of roadbuilding
will be the first ones to feel the eff
ect Of substantial financial help from
the government. Communities that
work for and vote for and agate and
actually show determination to lift
themselves out of the mud are get
ting federal aid. Those content te
drag along with pooily patched te
highways are going to be the last In
the country to get that greatest Of al
blessings to community ane
modern highways.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
Official is Injured

HARRISBURG, Nov. I'M. ],
Harrington, of Weston, Baltimore q
Ohio supervisor of the Elkins-Char-
lesion division is reported seriously
injured in the wreck at Orlando.
Patrick J. Condry, of Clarksburg
conductor is said to been seriously
hurt having suffered injuries to his
spine, shoulder and arm.
Dir. St. T. Trimble and DR.. G. W
Peck, of huntsville, were among the
first to reach the scene and they hae
the worst hurt taken to huntsville
and Orlando in the mail and baggage
ears.
The train comprised two passen
ger coaches, mail and baggage ear
"a passengers were aboard.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
FATAL BLAST OF GASOLINE

Titusville, Pa. Oct 29.-One per-
son was killed and four persoss hurt,
three fatally of whom one has died
by an explosion of gasoline at the
plant of the American Oil Works
here this afternoon. The dead man
is Fred Simons, of Erie, aged ~, a
world war veteran, who was learning
the refining business under the di-
rection of the board Of vocational ed
ucation. He was badly mangled anc
his body was not found until several
hours after the accident.
The injured were:
P. L. Langworthy, oil works en-
ploye, who died in hospital.
Mrs. H. S. Edwards, wife Of Titus
ville's chief Of police, fractured skull
and one leg broken.
Mrs. Estella Rib both legs anc
one arm broken.
N. B. Antill, burned about heae
and shoulders.
Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Rib were
passing the plant at the time anc
they were found under pile of debr
is forty minutes after the explosion
Both may. die.
The loss by fire and explosion il
estimated at $4,000, covered by in
surance. The city was shaken By
the force Of the explosion and many
windows were broken.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
FITZW ATER-MOORE

Sunday October 18th, VIM. Fitz-
water and Miss Beulah Moore were
married near Central Chapel by the
Rev. Jackson.
The groom is resident Of Being
ton and one Of our best citizens. The
bride is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Moore of Bethel. She is pro-
ficient in the domestic duties in max
ing a home Their many friends
wish them happy married life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
DELEGATES CONVENE
AT MORGANTOWN


MORGANTOWN, w. Va, Oct, 80.
Delegates from West Virginia instit-
utions, including West Virginia
Wesleyan, Broaddus, Davis -Elkins,
Salem and Bethany colleges and
West Virginia University, will meet
here Friday for three day confer
ence Of the northern West Virginia
training council. The conference is
under the auspices of the university
Y. w. c.. A.. The work industrial
and racial problems, work in rural
communities and consideration of the
organization national financial pro-
blem, support Of student volunteers
and the student friendship fund.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
Denver Plumber Stays TWO.

Denver. ~ Mrs. Georgia A. Bry-
an, aged 80, wife Of w. s. Bryan
assistant fire chief of Denver, and A..
J. Sherie, aged SO, were found slain
in the front yard Of the Sherie home
near Morningside, Colo. A. H. Mitch
ell, a plumber, Denver, walked into
police headquarters, accompanied by
d minister, and, according to the
police, confessed to the double
murder. Jealousy was given as the
motive, according to the police.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
FEDERAL DRY ENFORCE
MENT SYSTEM BREEDS

Harrisburg, Pa. 80 Governor Pin
chot in a letter tonight to Secretary
of the Treasury Mellon character
lied as defence Of things as they
are" the secretary's reply last night
to the governors letter Sunday cri-
ticising the federal prohibition en-
orcement system. What is needed
he said is not defense of present
evils, but the determination to abate
them, followed by effective action"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
Bandits Shoot Bank Man.

New York. William Kelly, a
messenger for the manufacturers
Trust company, was shot and serious
ly wounded by armed bandits who ac-
costed him as he was delivering $20.-
600 to concern in the Upper East
Side and who forced the money from
his hands when he refused to surren-
der It. The bandits seized bag with
bills, but did not pick up heavy one
containing silver. They escaped In
an automobile.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
Dies of Eriaht.

Kalamazoo, Mich.-Samuel Wyne-
gar, 80 years old, an employe Of a
coal company, died Of freight when
an armed bandit, proclaiming himself
as Tommy O'Connor. Chicago gunman,
walked into the company's Office and
demanded money Vinegar complied
with the bandits order to sit down.
Almost Immediately he suffered hem
orrhages and toppled over.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
Bio Fireproofirq plant Burned.

Perth Amboy, n. ]. Fire of
undetermined origin destroyed the
Keasby plant sof the National Fire
proofing company, said to be the larg-
est plant of its kind in the world, and
entailed loss estimated by the sup
erintendent at from 100000 to $780,
600.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01

Miss Mary B. Gross an a promin-
ent member of the National Women
Lawyers association is a candidate
for municipal judge in Cleveland.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-11-01
WHEELING STORE ROBBED

WHEELING, Oct. 29,-Lot secur-
by thieves who burglarized the Stone
& Thomos Department store here
last night total $4,000 according
to w. e. Stone, senior member of the
firm, at noon, after check Of the
missing articles from the store was
taken.
The sum of $4,000 in cash was Sc
cured from safe which the yeggs
blew open ond $4,000 worth Of fine
fur coats were taken. Other loot
included Liberty bonds, stocks n ties
and stamps.
Federal authorities have Joined in
search for the burglars since the
post office sub station in the store
was looted.
The robbers also took $4,000 Of
collectibe bills Mr.. Stone stated
evidently thinking they were negoti-
able.
Wheeling Oct. 29.--Thieves entered
Stone & Thomas Department store
the largest in Wheeling last night
| handcuffel the Waterman, Louis Voc
kler, blew safe in the basement
and obtained cash estimated at be-
tween $1,000 and $4,000. Chief o.
Police Fred Frazier announced thu
| fact this morning
i Amoung other loot missing as re
vealed by a checkup are Is fur coat'
worth from $3.50 to $500 each an ;
lot Of silk stockings.
The robbery was discovered short
ly after A. M. When employee re
porting for duty could not enter thu
store. Investigation discosed TIN
handcuffed waitman fastened to ;
] post in the rear of an upper floor
Vodker told police that the thieves
who came in side door worked il
the store for four hours.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
" FOR EXCHANGE
REAL ESTATE
SO REAL ESTATE LOANS

FIRST mortgage money In large or
small amounts on Improved city
or farm property, Prudential Saw
Third ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

$4,000. easy terms. Groom house;
good conditions. bath: fireplace !:
lot J0xt2O: paved street. 1915 3ith
ave. ME lrse-0207.
5000 DOWN. balance to suit you.
5-ropm cottage. garage. sleeping
porch Price, $3.50. close in.
ca pitt 1851.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

WHY not a real gift. ono that will
not only please. but be an evcrlast-
ing source OF pleasure and profit7
We are going TO offer TO the pub
lie until Jan. I only, our fine plat
ted Cherry Garden Tracts Of level.
rich land. exceptionally adapted
10 cherry and berry growing. only
few miles from tho largest cam
nerieH and packing plants In the
Northwest Good roads: fine dis
trict; best Of ". II. facilities for
$40 To $50 per acre, on terms.
Come in and make arrangements
TO go out and see for yourself
GATEWAY LAND co.
sos Land Co. Ell iot-21t5.
FOR sALE-s0 acres. 6 miles from
shelton, 1000 pllinE and some
cedar. 80 acres good tillablc land
county road and stream running
thru place. Price $500: will give
terms. Roy Culbcrtson. ii2gtb
Park ave. BrcmcrtOn, Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Sparkman & Mclean Co.
1909 Third Ave. MA in-0277.
MUST BE SOLD
BEFORE CHRISTMAS

MAKE THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME A
CHRISTMAS PRESENT, ONLY
5000 DOWN. ROOM MODERN
BUNGALOW. v cry CLOSE-IN
LINE. FINE VIEW. TAKE ADJ
VANTAGE or THIS OPpORTIJN-
ITY. SEE HwTUPIN, 215 YALE
BLDG, OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
DIVORCE RECORD

Suits for divorce in King county.
filed Thursday. were as follows.l
Anna Caroline Ollsn against Donald
Olien. cruelty; Margaret Zimmerer
against Joe ZiInmerer. cruelty;
Minor Il. Davidson against Lura u.
Davidson. desertion.
Divorces were granted to Edward
Lippincot, from Iona Lippincott.
Annie Vanwereld from A. Box VAN
wereld, Veale from Veale, Edgar
Lorton from Anna Lorton, Justine
Ford from Arthur Ford. Esther Bry-
ant from a. Whitney Bryant Lille
Hastings from John Hastings. Ethel
Muudt from Albert Mundt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Money Advanced on
Stocks
We Will Sell

Opp. Blk, California. Ell iot-siSe.
Us Columbia ST Just Off End Ay
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

Births In their households arc re-
ported by the following men:
Ajax. Iyor. 1882 Queen Anne ave.
girl.
cailow. Charles. 2752 s7th ave. S. w.
boy.
Carlson, j.. gsil W. 10th St, girl.
Dyrness, Hilmer, 1894 Fourth ave. N
T.. girl.
Gleason. Leo. Renton. boy.
Jensen. William c., 1927 18th ave
". T.. boy.
Joralemon. Fred w. San Diego, boy.
Lee, Arthur Jessie. Poulsbo, boy.
Miller George T.. 1881 orcas St,
girl.
Moore. James, SIS 2sth ave. S.. girl
'Paschen. Karl H.. ss1t Angelina st,
girl.
Squirting. s.. Kirkland. boy.
Thompson. Einar. 3lS N. 7gth St. boy
Tidholm. John A.. 1045 Hudson ST,
girl
Towey. Michael. iis f. Northlake
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

CLosE-fN LOTS-SsO0
50Ns0 each. on paved street. near
BaHtlakc car. on Roanoke ST. To
close estate. Terms. as Railway
Exchange. Ma ln.2RaT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES
DEAIHS

Forlefer. Leonard H.. SO. 500 w. s3rd
St. Dec. IL.
Mccarty. Hattie. rs. 1854 Thomas
St. Dec. IL.
Mitchell. william G.. 10. 24so Eighth
ave. ~. Dec. 5.
Ridgway. Charles. 81. 1909 Z. Alder
St. Dec. IL.
Schmidt, Frank. Jr.. 20. 2IIjs First
ave. s.. Dec s.
Van Thiel. Theresa Jansen, SO. 523
Pontius ave. Dec. 10.
Williams. James r.. IS. 7o5 e. 6sth
81 Dee II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
We VIII Buy

Stocks offered
100 Frank r. Best .s...... Bargain
500 Adams Motor Co......Iid
100 Pac. Precious Metals -. 600
30 U. S. Automotive units. 500
20 Commonwealth Fin, pfd.21.00
20 English Marconi ......l2.bO
80 Radio Corp'n OF Am. Market
5000 Beacon Coal Mines. .... .05
$500 Idaho Gold & Ruby 80. .0Gik
2000 Alaska Pet a Coal. .O5
WANTED-Rotary Pillow. 800.
Homebuilder NJ. & D., NAbob.
Marsh Coma. w. u. Mining.
Best Lock. Olympic II. bonds.
Z. }. Steeple
ll6 Cherry street MA in-5Se9
''Homebullder' is up; should be sold.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
We VIII Sell

1000 Alaska Pet. & Coal ....t0.05
500 Alaska Development -. II
5000 BAKER Steam Motors 49,. .0i :.
500 4. +. Best. Inc. REAL BARGAIN
uor immediate disposal. Under in
ntructionH from owners OF thii
stock. must be sold at once. Cal
at our office for information. Ne
orders over telcphone)
10 Beet Universal Lock ...S12.5D
200 Futrrii Coupler - 80
1000 Hirst Chichagof Mines. Offer
90 Johnston Piston ~ Ring. $50
80 Lambert Tifu & Rubber. 500
1000 Monetary Metals .. -
BOO National Life PreEeryer. 10
80 Rickenbacker Motors -. a.75
10 L. s. Automotive units. .Ia.00
1000 Wichita Royalty $500. II
1000 western Smelling & Pr. 80
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-08
SNAKE MAKES FINE M0USER
eoa-constrlctor Takes Place Of House
Cat In Some Mexican Households,
and Does Well.

In Slnaloa, on the west coast of Mex
leo, is the old town Of Mazatlan, which,
because Of its position as port of en-
try, has an interesting history of vari
ous and numerous bombardments which
took place during the never-ending rev.
olutions in Mexico.
"Mazatlan," translated, means the
place Of the deer" 1t could well be
called "the place of the parrot" For
these beautiful birds are sold along
the sidewalk by peddlers. On the
swinging doors Of the hotel-if one
can dignity the lodging house with
such a name-is invariably seen
grave parrot, sitting, like a magistrate,
and passing judgment on the passers-by.
But this is not the only representa-
tive of the animal kingdom In the hos
telry. For 1t boasts of a 10-foOt boa
constructor, which hangs laZily from
the ceiling or is curled up In q corner.
Here the boa constructor is the mouser.
The Mexlcans use 1t with great success
In the place of the ordinary house cat.
And 1t is no more dangerous than
pussy herself. The snakes are faithful
in their work and take the entire re-
sponsibllity themselves of killing of
rats. For If cat is found in their ter
ritory they take the precaution Of re-
moving any rivals in their art by st
eating the cat.