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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
MUST REVERSE WAR TIME
PROCESS.

No wonder John w. Farmer is in
trouble. During the war the cry
went out to all the farmers to grow
grow more wheat to feed the armies.
They responded nobly. The call
went out to the people to eat less
wheat SO the army could be assured
flour. They also responded heroic
ally. They even had wheatless days.
The war ended. But no one told the
farmer to stop growing SO much
wheat nor the people to start eating
morewheat foods. What happened?
The farmer has produced too much
wheat The people are not eating
enough wheat
The per capita consumption of
wheat in the United States is con-
siderably lower than the per capita
use of wheat in Britain, Canada,
Spain, France, Australia, Belgium,
Switzerland and many other coun-
tries. The foreign market is glutted
and the domestic market is subnor-
NAL. The farmer cannot sell his
wheat at profit. When the farmers
buying power is reduced all isdustry
shffers. Mills and factories cannot
sell so hhch goods. They curtaii
production and labor suffers.
It is essential to the whole pros
perity of the nation that the farmer
be helped to his feet. There is one
certain way it can be done. The far
mer has moderate his wheat acreage
But more than that, the American
people have another patriotic call to
duty-to restore their use of wheat
foods to what it was before the war
BY so doing they will be contributing
directly and practically to restora-
ton of national prosperity.
Eat more of the whole wheat, such
as graham or the bran as breakfast
food. But let's not forget our corn
bread asd sweet milk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
INVENTOR OF COAL BY
PRODUCTS

Huntington. w. Va. Dec l. In
terested is new process for recov-
erlng by-products from coal, Holmes
Hunt, noted operator of coal mines
and gas plants in Australia, came to
this city today to inspect the new ex-
perinenal by-product of Emil Piron
inventor Of the process Holmes, who
owns gas plants in Melbourne Sydney
and other Australian cities, had Wis
tied the plants at Detroit and Walk
erville, Canada, where similar ovens
are being built BY Henry Ford before
coming here.
Holmes was accompanied by Emil
Plron Belgian scientist, who invent
ed the system of distilling recovering
large quantities Of gas, gasoline and
other by-products. P;ron announced
that he has evolved briquette Of tie
semicoke from his ovens which will
be smokeless and hotter than an
thracite but sell for much less. He
claims there can be made an unlimit
quantity of them 'carbonicu briquet-
ties.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
COOLIDGE MESSAGE TO
BE BROADCASTED.

Washington, Dec. 3.-When Pres
ident Coolidge reads his message to
the coming Congress, it will be broad
easted from the capitol to all parts
Of the country under arrangements
made by WCAP, the broadcasting
station Of the Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone company of Washing
ton.
The message will go over long dis
lance wire to WEI T, the American
Telephone and Tela Graph statios in
New York and to the Providence sta
ton, WAR. 1t alse will be receiv-
ed by stations at st. Louis, Kansas
City, Fort Worth and Dallas.
Dependent upon atmospheric con-
iition, which at this season of the
year probably will be satisfactory,
the range from each of the stations
will be from 800 to 500 miles.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
TRAIN DASHES
INTO AUTO WRECK
Six Dead From Strange and
Most Tragic Death in City
OF Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Nov. 29,--Six dead
is the toll Of one Of the strongest
and most tragic motor accidents in
the history of the city early today.
The car, travelling rapidly, plunged
SIS feet down into the Reading rail-
way subway under Pennsylvania av-
enue, beyond 26th street.
Ten minutes later, as the victims
lay dead or helpless, Reading train
tore into the indistinguishable heap
men, and machinery were
hurled right and left in an under
ground inferno, while horror-stricken
and helpless men, who had rushed to
the rescue shuddered at the terrible
sound.
Dead and Injured
The dead are: Catherine Graham,
"a: Harry Graham, "a, her brother,
and James MCGEE, Of Philadelphia;
Catherine Kelly, 26, Merton, and
James O'Neil, 33, Ardmore.
John Maynes, address unknown,
fractured skull, broken right leg and
internal injured died later.
The machine with it's six passen-
gers, smashed its way up a six-foot
curb, across fiteen-foot sidewalk,
and through heavy iron fence bas-
ed in concrete, across the end Of
Pennsylvania avenue before it drop
ped.
The accident apparently occurred
because MCGEE, the driver, was una
ware that Pennsylvania avenue has
blind end, and mistaking it for a
roadway through Fairmont Park
continued with speed unchecked as
he reached the end Of the street.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
PROHIBITING DEFACING
ADVERTISING SIGNS

Several States have passed
prohibiting signs on roads, with the
idea that the automobile, carrying
tourists and sightseeing travellers,
is not an asset to the individual bus
mess house but to the State, and that
traveller should not be compelled to
have their beautiful Views and vistas
profaned by painted boards.
Speaking Of this idea in Illinois,
Governor Small said: "Illinois has
seen the lgioc of preserving the right
of way in this respect with the re-
suit that we have hundreds of miles
of drives fringed with grass ,trimm-
ed to a lawn-like nicely, and UNI
married by unsightly billboards,
which are SO often seen in neighbor-
ing commemorative"
Col. c. r. Miller, director of the
Illinois Department Of Public Works
and Buildings, said:
Connecticut has followed Illinois
clean highway policy, has passed a
law prohibiting signs on the right
of-way. Minnesota has also follow
ed suit and law in that State, eff
fective December 1, 1928, provides
for the elimination of advertising
signs already standing, as well as
prohibiting the construction of new
ones"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
FARM BUREAU NOTICE

DR.. Geo. w. Neff, Inspector in
charge of Animal Industry of Char
lesion, w. Va, will be in Barbour
County in the interest of tuberculin
tested cattle.
He will address number of meet
ings and will use motion picture
film and slides to illustrate his lee
lures.
It is hoped that every body will
come to the meetings and see and
hear what DR.. Neff has for us. The
meetings will be held at the follow
ing places:
December Is, 16, and fifth
Saturday afternoon, / o'clock Be-
lington
Saturday night, o'clock Kasson.
Sunday afternoon, 8 o'clock Philippi
Monday afternoon, o'clock Volga
Monday night, o'clock Ebinezer
0. D. SANDS County Agent
Barbour County
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
oUT-oF-TowN GUESTS COMING

x-Several FORMER music pupils Of
Helen Allen Hunt, contralte soloist
Of Boston and Philadelphia, will be
in the audience to hear their former
teacher when she appears this Fri
day evening, Dec. 18th, at the Grim
Memorial Church Of Philippi. Amoung
them are Miss Mary Price and Miss
Leila Stillman of Morgantown, both
Of whom have written that they would
not miss the opportunity to hear Mrs
Hunt sing.
The program of songs which Mrs.
Hunt has sent on in advance is at
tractive to any audience. She has
planned program entirely English
except for one Italian "Aria"an she
has selected variety Of light, short
songs and the longer arias and Sc
lections from operas and oratorios
By request she has consented to sing
several favorite contralto. solos, such
as "My Heart, AT Thy Sweet Voice
from Samson and Delihah and "He
Shall Feed His Flock" from the Mes
siah Other numbers on her program
are Schubert's exquisite "Ava Maria
and group of delightful Flowers
Songs by various composers, amoung
them Mcdonald. Amoung the light
numbers are: Passing By, by Pur-
cell, "The Shouggle Shou" by Hen
schel and "Heyfields and Butterflies
by Riego.
Miss Nan Beatrice Koening, head
Of Broaddus Music Department, will
accomany Mrs. Hunt.
The people of Philippi are show
ing hearty support and interest in
the coming recital. America is said
to be gaining leading place amoung
the countries of the world in music
appreciation and it is because such
artists as these can be heard in so
many communities. Mrs. Hunt was
invited to Philippi with the interest
of many local music students in mind
and the committee in charge is con-
fident that large audience will well
come the solist. Indications of the
present ticket sale would promise
this.
If this concert is successful, the
committee, under the direction OF
Miss Ruth Neill, hopes to arrange
for the appearance during the winter
months, Of Robert Brown, a well
known pianist Of Pennsylvania, and
College Mems Glee Club.
Tickets for Dec. 7th, at loo and
so, are on sale this week at C. B.
Smiths and Davis Drug Store. .
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING
CONTEST AT FARMERS
WEEK AROUSE MUCH
INTEREST ALONG
FARMERS

Morgantown, w. Va. Dec. 3.-One
of the big features Of the annual
Farmers Week Program to be held
at the State University, January Ia
10, 1924 will be livestock Judging
contest. Any county can enter team
Of three persons each of which must
be over twenty-one years Of age and
have never been regularly enrolled
as student in any agricultural col
lege.
There farmer teams will judge
beef cattle, hogs, sheep, and horses.
Many farmers who have handled
animals for years are able for the
most part to place the individuals cor
rectly. Others are not because they
are not fully familiar with the points
that make one animal superior to
another.
Last year the Mason County live
stock judging team won the first
place and the silver trophy. This
trophy, however must be won times
before it becomes the permanent pro-
perty of any county. More than
TWENTY-FIVE counties will therefore en-
ter the contest this year and hundreds
of farmers will watch the judging OF
the teams and thus pick up many
valuable points about livestock.
Those wanting furthre informant
ion relative to this contest or any
part of the Farmers Week Program,
should consult their county agent, or
write C. H. Hartley, Morgantown, W.
Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
MOUNTAINEERS BEATEN IN
FINAL GAME OF SEASON

Morgantown, w. Va, Decembef-
Especially Fumbles and raw general
ship were the CLAIMING weaknesses of
the West Virginia University eleven
lis its final game Of the 1923 season
ending the Mountaineer's long wis
Washington and jefferson College
ming streak by earning To victory.
It las rather disastrous conclus-
ion to what had been very success
full season, but in some circles the de-
feat was not altogether unexpected.
The Mountaineers come through 10
gaines without being defeated and
those who saw the w. and j. game
declare that everything seemed as
If the outcome had been previously
ordained w. and ]. was outplayed
but it took advantages of what few
opportunities it had and performed
good enough to win.
Until Thanksgiving the Mountai-
neer's cup Of joy was filled to over
flowing The Saturday before the
freshmen outfit completed success
ful season by trimming the previous
" unbeaten Bellefonte, Pa, Academy
eleven 21-0 The freshmen went
through hard schedule without
losing single game.
Preparations are now being made
to continue the Stadium drive. Bad
weather and several other unfavor-
abble conditions reacted against the
fifteen minute campaign conduct
ed on the day Of the Thanksgiving
game: Final tabulation of contribut-
ions showed that 5000, 100000 had been
pldged' Since $500 100000 is the very
least for which the proposed struc-
ture can be built the Stadium COM
mittee is planning sort of port cam
paign drive. They stated at the sat
iun must" be built and that it is
the duty Of every West virginian to
assist.
Colgate University has excepted a
date On West Virginia's 1924 sched-
Aule arid will play here in the Stadirfi
dedication game Director of Ath-
letics H. A. SALISBURY at work on
the 1924 football schedule and expect
to have it completed by the first Of
the year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
INDIANA'S GOVERNOR
ALLEGED EMBEzzLER

Indianapolis, Nov. 3d. Warren
7. McCray, governor of India, who
was named in eight indictments re-
turned today by the Marion county
grand ury, win submit to arrest and
give bond to answer the charges when
ever County Sheriff George Snyder
is ready to serve the capilas it was
stated tonight after conference
the governor and his attorseys, James
w. Noel and George M. Barnard.
"There will be no quarrel with the
sheriff." it was stated.
The eight separate indictments re-
turned against the governor charge
embezzlement, embezzlemest and lar
ceny, forgery, issuing fraudulent
check, false pretense by the use Of a
promissory note, and making false
statement in regard to his financial
condition and using the same to OBJ
tain credit. The indictments, which
embody total Of 1872 counts, charge
in all, that the governor embezzled
total Of $225,000
The governors bond was fixed at
$25,6J0 on the embezzlement charge,
but no bond was named on the other
charges.
The Marion county grand jury be-
gun its investigation Of the COVER
or's financial dealings on October 5,
at the request Of the First National
Bank of Marion, Ind. Charles w.
Morse was appointed special prose-
cutor to conduct the Investigation,
after WI P. Evans. Marion county
prosecutor, asked to be relieved be-
cause of his relationship to the gov
ernor, who is his father-in-law. Ow-
ing to illness Of Mr.. Morse, Clarence
Nichols, former listed States dis
trict attorney, was named special de-
duty prosecutor, and he completed
the investigation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
ITALIAN FLOOD SWEEPS
COUNTRY KILLING HUNDREDS

Bergano, Italy, Dec. 3,-One hum
bred asd thirty seven bodies had been
recovered today from the valley coun-
try, 600 of whose inhabitants are be-
lieve to have drowned when the great
dyke came pounding with the waters
of Giano Lake. Troops and civilian
rescue parties worked throughout the
night in mud and water seeking the
victims of the deluge over an area of
SO square miles and endeavoring to
give aid and comfort to the thousands
who have been made homeless by the
disaster. King Victor Emanuel is ex-
pected to visit the scene today.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
FIRE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN.

Charleston, Nov. s0s-West Vir-
ginia had sfireless" Christmas
last year and the State Fire Marsh
ais department is hoping for repe-
tition of that immunity during the
approaching Yuletide. The Christ
mas season, which should be an oc-
caision of joy, frequently becomes
time of tragedy because SO many
households are unaware of the dang
sTs which threaten the celebrates,
Fire Marshal Topping points out.
NThe Christmas festivities to
which the children look forward to
should be planned with great eau
tion," said Marshal Topping. "The
old habit of placing candle in the
window has turned many home of
joy into gloom. The draft of air
from an open window or door blows
the curtain against the candle, from
which it takes fire, endangering the
home. In endeavoring to extingnish
the blaze, personal clothing ignites,
which often CEASES the victim his
life. In some instances the candle
is left burning all evening while
members of the family are attending
outside celebrations. The wooden or
paralyn base easily takes fire when
the candle burns to the end, and from
this the home is consumed Moral:
Don't allow the use of the candle in
the window, and advise your friends
against the custom.
eff there is a Christmas tree, it
should be mounted on a firm base,
as nc one ksows the strain it may
be subjected to during its use. Place
it in a section of the room away from
heating and lighting fixtures. Use
flake asbestos and powdered mica
for snow effects, as. these will not
burn. Cotton and paper decorations
are very dangerous. The tree should
be illuminated with small electric
light bulbs. Candles on a Christmas
tree are usually hazardous. Call an
electrician to connect your electric
lights. Ornaments for the tree
should be Of metal. Paper, pyral-
in or celluloid decorations are very
inflammable and will ignite at a
comparatively low temperature.
Continuing his cautionary state
ment, Marshal Topping said "toys
involving the use of alcohol, gasoline
or kerosene should be avoided and low
priced electrical playthings should
be viewed with suspicion, since they
are often insecurity wired or film
silly constructed. In recent years a
number of small motion picture pro-
jections have been placed ON the
market as Christmas toys. Very
disastrous results have followed, as
all kinds of films discarded by ex-
changes are used in their operation
without the knowledge of their high
inflammability. 1t would be diff
cult to place more dangerous com
bination in the hands Of children.
christmas trees should be remov-
ed from the house Immediately after
the days celebration, as they become
highly combustible when they dry
out from the heat of the room. Dec
orations should be of fire-proofed
material. Artificial leaves, stream
ers paper shades or ornaments should
never be allowed unless they are
fire PROCEED"
Marshal Topping requests that the
public heed these injunctions and as
sist his department in its efforts to
ward off Christmas fires.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Yes, we still have lightless town
SO far as the streets concerned and
not a great deal in the houses, prac-
tically none last month, but that was
nice no bills came out, but this month
they are about double what they were
last month. These darned old meters
are funny bugs.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Tom Barrett of Philippi was here
on legal business Saturday, as was
alo M. w. Moore of near Meadowvil-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Miss Madeline Hill Of the West
Sideis visiting relatives in Elkins
this week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

WASHINGTON Dec. 5.--Fred-
erick H. Gillett of Massachusetts was
reelected speaker Of the House to-
day, when the Republican insurgents
voted for him for the first time
since deadlock developed Monday.
The reelection Of Mr.. Gillett COM
pleted organization Of the 68th Con-
gress and paved the way for Presi-
dent Coolidge to deliver tomorrow
his first message to joint session
Of the House and Senate
WASHINGTON, Dec. PRESIDENT
Coolidge addressed Congress today
for the first time since he became
chief executive.
Appearing before a joint session
Of the House and Senate, he present.
ed recommendation touching all of
the major problems confronting the
Nation.
The Mellon tax reduction program
was given unqualified Endorsement,
but the soldiers bonus was disap-
proved.
Entire organization of the freight
rate structure was recommended,
and the chief executive declared that
if permissive consolidation of the
carriers proved ineffective, "theau-
thority of the government" would
hive to be invoked.
The American adherence to the
world court with reservations was
endorsed.
Indorsing government assistance in
the disposition of exportable wheat,
he declared against price fixing, a.
gainst repeal of the rate section of
the Transportation Act and against
revision of the Tariff Law.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Nj. T. Ice of Stringtown was bus
mess visitor in town Monday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
SIXTY EIGHTH CON-
CRESS CONVENES
Gillette Reelected Speaker At
ter Hot Contest. President
delivers Excellent Address

WASHINGTON Dec. s. Facing
an organization row at the very out
set the 6Sth Congress convened at
noon today for session which pro-
misses to write colorful chapter in
the history Of legislation and poll
tics.
The militant progressive block
holding the balance in the scale of
votes by virture of the greatly re-
duced Republican majorities raised
the flag of insurgency in the House
by threatening deadlock in the ell
ection Of speaker.
While on the Senate side the OPEN
ing formalities passed off with the
usual outward calm and decorum the
threat of a fight to force the organi-
zation Of the Senate at some of its
most important committees was in
the back ground
In both House and Senate the CAV
els fell promptly at IL o'clock with
Senator's Cummins, of Iowa, the pres
ident pro tenn presiding over his col
leagues and Clerk William Tyler Page
occupying the speakers chair of the
House, pending the outcome of the
fight over the speakership.
For an hour before the House went
into session the Progressive block had
been in conference.
There will be no election of speak
er today" said Representative Nelson
of Wisconsin chairman of the group
after the meeting. He reiterated
that the block controlled enough vote
to prevent the reelection of Speaker
Gillett but declined to say how long
the insurgents expected to hold out.
"Our real fight he said, will come
later when we seek to modify House
rules"
Evening star., 1923-01-19
FORD'SEXPANS|oN
PLAN WORLDWIDE
reace Underlying Motive Of
Every Move Made by Auto
mobile Wizard.
SEES HOPE FOR RUSSIA
hectares When People Are Busy
They Have No Time to
Make War.
SEES HOPE FOR RUSSIA
oy ibe Associated Press

~ 'he Associated Press
Fora. hich.. January l9.-Henry
is vet. 'rial expansion program,
80 orid-Wide, not national i, sooaa
u mas been undertaken r.i,h -.
iyins motive Of educa,t,,.- t,.s
poopie OF the world TO such d.,
-. u oi making them 50 nrosnos
~. "dFs VIII be ended forever,
80. NE was disclosed todav
er, ch d or the Detroit man,,Fa, ny
int slfe TO extend his nnora.;S,,
AR ~. paft Of the world
prosnern' old believes that "a h,Isy
to n1ake peop!e do NOT stop work
t'A men II IS necessary to nr,,, onlA
men, ~ their ideals when these ~,
"oHne more idle nation .
.,., zoo Busy for War,
o,a men the time comes tba, 49,
In SteryWhere, has a lob, snd ,ss.
prosperity has been crested
he a. the people of any nation vii
fhtnL b puy and too happy TO even
says. Tbe-.Far, war, the manufacturer
-, e!lose IN close touch with hin,
- convinced that world fndns,r;aI'
fo-r H.. bringing with il nrosnarif,.
caIIS PtSSopIes III ali lands. automati.
TIC ~ make wa" impossible
ii.l,te ma &hufa cturer is known r. ha
tieFe tlat the automobiIa ie ~
. .Lidi VIII usher in the ,iJIa %,,,s as sen
world peach tiiiiiehlhun OF
men the people of anv cou,trv
9se understand automobiles and
siderab1,I uSIiy they will know con
S5oaIiy doiy more about machinery - he
Seui se1iares. @ Then in the course Of =
.'e:S, years agricultural mach.nerS.
- = 80 appear IN that country. Hun
= eos or bushels OF grain viii be nro-
hlse. mere only few were grown
the farmers know nothing ~ ~,
GSninerE. !. Probably they viii n"t
nHoW II until they hayc Icarnod II,
use automobiles.
machinery will heIp 10 MAKE aux
SoGHlFE prosperous.
VIII Increase Travel.
mere is another reason why
word wide use of motor cars vii
aeIp 70 END war. That is in the in
persons of any country.
IN Mexico villages fight one
ahother. II we could give every man
IN II those villages an automobile. lei
L. Inn travel from his own home town
to the other towns and permit hin,
to find out that his neighbors. at
neaFt. Wee his friends rather than
ms enemies. Mexico would he nari
fed for all time
Russia could he saved by the ad-
Nent OF the automobile. II would edu-
cate the peasants by instruction ~
MAJ hinery. Other machinery would
be brought III TO till the fertile acre.
II the peasants once We're taught 10
use II. There would be no more hun
ger anywhere in that country.
The same is true. to a greater OF
the sun
Mr. Ford. according to those close
TO MIN, has come TO look upon auto
mobiles not merely as the products
OF his factories or the plants of other
motor companies. but means o.
civilizing and pacifyinr every part a,
the world .