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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-01-03
NEW ROAD DESIGNATED

Designation of State Highway has
been made between Philippi and the
the Buckhannon-C larksburg road, via
Volga and Century No. 2 in Union
District. This is a great step in the
way of getting Good Roads for that
vicinity.
Keep the good roads coming-we
need more of them.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-01-03
Record Deer KIN in Butler County.

Butler, Pa. record kill Of
deer In Butler county this season
was reported by Joseph Curtis, assist
ant game protector for the district.
Twenty-seven bucks, ranging from
TO eight points, fell before the guns
Of hunters in the county. SIS.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-01-03
Allows 2.75 Per Cent Beer option.

Washington. Representative Hill.
Republican Maryland, introduced
bill to allow each congressional
district to decide for itself whetll-
err the sale Of beverages of 20
per cent of alcoholic content should
be permitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-03

bazar Monday, Tuesday and Wednes. day in the primary room of the church.
 The West End Catholic Woman. club will sew for the orphans Thursday at the home, of Mrs. F. J. McNamara, 405 Tuscaloosa avenue.
 The Civic Association of Inslenook will have banquet at the Methodist annex Thursday evening at 2 80 o'clock. A plate luncheon will be served.
 The Graded union will meet Wednes- day morning at 10 o'clock in the First Methodist church Sunday school build ing. The cabinet meeting will be held at 12 :15.
 The Writers club will meet Thursday at 2 80 p. m. at the Hillman hotel.
 The Missionary society of the Wood lawn Methodfst church will hold their bazar in the primary room of the church Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Alabama division 117 L. A. to o. R. c. will hold their regular meeting WeuheSudy dL H 'oV y. III. dt cIdtcrudi hall.
 Frances Willard union, W. c. 2. U., will meet Thursday at 3 p. m. at the Blue Triangle club room. All members are asked to attend.
 Circle No. 8 of the South Side Baptist church, Mrs. Clarence Rice, chairman, will hold their spend -the-day party Wednesday, December 3, with Mrs. Rice at 915 Hssex road
 The Nineteenth Century club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the Coun- try club with Mrs. Priestly Toulmin.
 Inter-se Study club will meet We'd nesday with Mrs. Carl Adams, 3146 Norwood boulevard.
 The Glen Iris chapter of the Juvenile Music Study club will meet Saturday afternoon, December 6, 8 p. m., at the home of the chairman, Lotta A. Bel den, 1909 Thirteenth street, south. Any child interested is invited to join.
 General Sumter chapter, D. A. R.,
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life and perhaps hers. Maybe she's feeling just as unhappy about 1t all as you are."
 Well" answered Rupert as he took the cigar from between his lips. q thought letter would save all com pilcations and prevent her having any more fun at my expense"
 "So your pride was hurt" murmured the lawyer as he studied Ruperts $ changing expression.
 Its all over now, and I don't SUD- pose our paths will ever cross again, so instead of having any more women around the house I'll be content with Rosanna. But I'll have to send Sonny to school" said Rupert.
 Yes, yes," commented John Moberly as his keen gray eyes gazed into Ru- pert's. But, Rupert" he continued, suppose you've misjudged this woman. Suppose she was almost penniless when she took the job at Hearts Desire, and suppose that fame and fortune are nothing to her where love is concerned what then?"
 There was silence in the office. Then Rupert, leaning forward on the desk,
 
 raising his eyes towards Moberly said slowly, "Well if that's so I've been a beastly cad to treat her as I have and l don't believe she'd have any use for me now," for Moberly's words had open ed a new line of thought for him.
 I'm afraid if that is the case, you have" said Moberly in judicial tones.
 But meant 1t for the best," broke in Rupert, 'at least I thought if she was just playing with me and meant to drop me after she'd had some f1n. why I'd save her the trouble. If. on the other hand she thought was fortune seeker I certainly didn't want her to have that impression"
 Il suppose there's no good saying any more about it," continued the lawyer. for of course you got all your infor- nation about her from reliable source."
 Il think so," answered Rupert. "Of course she didn't tell me herself"
 T don't imagine she would, especially if she's writer, for doubtless she would have some romantic notions about being loved for her own saLs, not for the added lure of money or fame. Strange you never thought about that"
 Rupert rose. Its over now. What about coming to lunch?"
 The lawyer smiled: "I suppose it wouldn't be bad idea after the grill ing I've been giving you, but you must forgive an old man who has your interest at heart"
 (To Be Concluded)
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Hearts Desire
By MARY BELL

lad. Hadn't you better get rid of it?''
 Rupert laughed somewhat harshly Suppose there's no use trying to hide things from you," and he took a cigar from his pocket "Well, the truth is I got engaged to her after she left. Then when l discovered little later that she was only masquerading up at my place-she's an heircss and q writer l sat right down and wrote to her, re- leasing her from tSe engagement. suppose it was only sport to her, but we'll, l love the woman, and what's worse l can't forget her"
 Moberly smoked in silence for q few minutes. Then looking straight at Ru- pert, he asked, Are you sure you treat ed her fairly? Perhaps she was not always an heiress and if she has tall ent for writing I should think you would be proud of that. Of course, I don't want to butt into your affairs, but why didn't you go and see her before you decided to make shipwreck of your
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move up near ,sy home under the hay ? You'll like it up there." Danny looked at Nanny and Nanny looked at Danny and there was just a wee bit of dismay in the eyes of both. To give up that dear little house they had taken such pride in building would be hard, very hard indeed. It would seem like giving up the very last thing connected with their old happy life.
 Il suppose Cousin Nibbler is right" said Danny with n sigh. He knows. At least he ought to know. Of course we must think of safety first. Let's go up where that hay is and look for q place to build home."
 So with Nibbler leading the way they once more climbed up in the haymow, and there Danny wisely left It to Nanny to choose the place to build a new home. She chose a cosy corner deep down under the hay not far from where Nib bier had shown them the dried stra>v- berries, place easy to get in and out of, and at the same time so we'll hidden that no one would be likely to find it. Then she and Danny once more set to work to build house.
 Now, of course, there in the barn they didn't need any such stout weatherproof house as they had needed outdoors, but they had been so proud of that house in the cornshock that nothing would do brt another just like it. So back and forth to the pile of cornstalks down be- low they journeyed for the stout outer husks from the corn and the softer inner wrappings. It was hard work, but they were so happy in it that they quite for got their stltnge surroundings. And so at last there was a new home in Farmer Browns barn and it was just like the one that had been built in the cornfield
 Next Story: Timid Cousin Nibbler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-03
WOMANS DAILY MAGAZINE

 the lecturer for the evening. her sub- ject win be "Ths Kinship of Religion" A delightful program has been ar- ranged and tho public is cordially in vited.
 sss The Progressive Study club will meet Friday at 2 80 p. m., with Mrs. B. s. Hurlbert, 1729 Jefferson avenue.
 
 The Linley Hef1in unit will meet Thursday at 10 80 a. m., at the cham. Der of commerce. All members are asked to attend.
 The Mother Goose club will meet Thursday at Il o'clock with Mrs. o. B. Piersol, 1432 Louise street.
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Little Stories For Bedtime
A NEW HOME IN FARMER
 BROWNS BARN
(By THORNTON BURGEsS)

When everything is quite upset, And topsy-turvy every plan, With gritted teeth make up your mind
 To make the best of it you can.
 "HAT is what Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse did. When Danny was sure that it was altogether too dangerous for them to try to get back to their old home on the Green Meadows. because the ground was GOV cred with snow and they could hardly hope to make such long journey with out being seen by some hungry enemy, he went back to where Nanny was wait ing under the pile of cornstalks and told her what he had discovered.
 We've got to stay right here" said he soberly. There's nothing else we can do."
 'I told you no good would come of trying to see the Great World" Nanny whimpered. If you had been con tented to stay at home we would be there right now instead of in this strange place. l didn't want to move over to that corn shock, but you WOULD do it! You wouldn't listen to me at all. Next time perhaps you will think my advice is worth something. If we hadn't moved we wouldn't be in this awful fix now"
 True enough, Nanny, true enough. It is all my fault" replied Danny. But we might be lot worse off than we are. There seems to be plenty to eat here and you must admit that it is the warmest. most comfortable place we ever were in in cold weather. Listen to rough Brother North Wind bowling Yet he cant reach us in here no matter how he may try. And l don't believe Teddy or Granny Fox or Old Man Coyote will dare come here and 1 know Roughleg the Hawk won't. There may be other dangers of which we know nothing, but Cousin Nibbler will tell us about those. Never before m all my life have l seen so many places to hide. We've got our house right here in the cornstalks, and it seems to me we are pretty we'll off"
 Pardon me, Cousirn Danny" squeak ed Nibbler. who had come aiong just in time to overhear Danny. "pardon me, but I don't think you will want to live in this Etuse in the cornstalks. am ever so glad that you have decided to stay: we will have great fin together But I really think you had better build q new house up where the hay is.''
 Why" demanded Danny.
 Because these cornstalks will not be left here very long," replied Nibbler in his high squeaky voice. Farmer Brown and Farmer Browns Boy will pull all the ears of corn from these stalks and then throw the stalks outside. You sec l know because I have seen it done be- fore. Why don't you be neighborly and
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 Glen Iris school will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 :15. Mrs. Wallace Shel- by will sing. The children of the school will present play, "Why the Chimes Rang." The Present Day club will meet Fri day, December 5, at the Golden Rod tea room with Mrs. W. L. Broadly. All members are urged to attend.
  The Norwood circle of the Child's Conservation league will meet Wednes- day at 10 a.. m., at the Norwood Methodist church.
 The Theosophical society will have their open meeting Friday evening at S :15 at the society's headquarters at Gable hall. Mrs. J. D. Moore will be
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will meet with Mrs. Watt T. Brown, 1905 Fourteenth avenue, south. Assist Ing as hostesses are Mrs. B. F. Crabbe, Mrs. W. D. Webster. Mrs. T. M. Por- terfield, Mrs. Dora c. Fell, Mrs. L. B. Hall The chapter will celebrate Ala bama Day with a suitable program
 
 The Woman's Missionary society of the West End Methodist church will hold their annual bazar on the first floor of the church Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday. Dinner will be served each day from II 80 a. m., to 9 p. m. Turkey dinners will be served Thursday. "A hog killin'" dinner Friday and a fish dinner Friday. The public is cordially invited to attend.
 
 The Parent-Teachers association of
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Chapter XLVII


 ME more Moberly thought aboHt
 Joan and Rupert the more he felt
 that something should be done to clear up the misunderstanding that was causing such suffering to Joan and. ever, as loans identity had been so cleverly concealed while she was at Hearts Desire, he was certain that Ru- pert had no idea that he was acquainted with her. nor did he believe that Joan had the least suspicion that he knew Rupert. Yet think as he might he could not evolve n plan whereby he might bring about a reconciliation. It was quite out of the question to write Ru- pert despite Mrs. Moberly's suggestion that he might invite him in for few days. All he hoped was that Rupert would come to the city before long.
 A few days later his hopes were full filled when Rupert appeared in his of flee.
 "Well, what's the news" asked Mob erly genially. "Hows Sonny and how's the new housekeeper getting along"
 "Sonny's fine. All better now, and I guess I'll have to put him in school, for 1 haven't any one but Rosanna at the farm now" said Rupert and Moberly noticed that there was a somewhat troubled look in his eyes.
 "What happened to your house. keeper?" questioned Moberly. T thought things were coming along in fine shape the last time you wrote to me-"
 "They were, but oh-women are only a torment anyhow" replied Rupert as though he would have done with the subject.
 "Ah, that's how the land lies" and Moberly slowly lighted his pipe. Seems to me you've something on your mind,
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When everything is quite upset,
 And topsy-turvy every plan, With gritted teeth make up your mint
 To make the best of it you can.
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Next Story: Timid Cousin Nibbler.
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.lGed Arts Club Has Meeting
 Monday

the Allied Art club held an inter-
 ing and delightful meeting on Mon- evening at the home of Mir. and rs. Hartley Anderson.
 Mrs. A.S.Keith read "Uncle Titus" clever story, written by Artemus Cal way, one of the creative members of club. This story won much ap- puse, both for itself and for the
 ger interpretation given by Mrs. eith
 Mis- Rebecca Bazemore, whose color u coutralto voice is always pleasing, Ing The Builder" Cadman's dramatic kg, and this number was beautifully sdered Miss Beverly Hester, ac- hpaniel the singer.
 t the conclusion of the program
 refresh ments were served to rep
 htaIive gathering of club members. Next Monday evening the club will eet at the residence of Mrs. John J. vhoff in Idlewild. A most delightful ogram has been arranged and those ho enjoyed, Mrs. Nyhoff's hospitality me weeks ago are looking forward to is meeting.
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LpRINCELY FOOTWEAR FASHIONS The influence of the visit of the Prince of Wales is seen in new oxfords made of brown suede and cut on a brogue >ast. These are a feminine edition of
 Ne shoes worn by the prince, which
 eated such sensation when they were yifst seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-03
TARLES FROM JAPAN

An odd hair or table. often introduces the rigid note of color into ones scheme decoration. Most unusual age lol harrow tables from Japan. They painted in small, intricate lksig1 are then lacquered. The
 ffece Is dS cidedly interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-03
We Women

VT IS much used and much abused
 quotation Much abused because
 people usually quote it to prove that Aere is little in name. As q matter of ct, a name is supremely important.
 name is all too often label and the
 iprity of people accept label with a 6ff1rlike simplicity.
 Most psbple rather like their own ults. 4lk are secretly quite proud
 them. The reason for that odd predi- ction is chiefly because they label their VII faults with rather pleasing names. sat least with inoffensive names.
 st try telling some untidy friend
 3she is careless. She will probably
 with you. The chances are that
 oesn't at all mind being called
 eless.
 he word suggests to many nature
 is large and generous--a spirit too
 efree to be hampered by small wor-
 or metriculous tidiness. Rather
 IEant idea.
 Bit try another label and call the same friend sloppy or slovenly and she will not agree at all. It pty be exactly what she is, but she will not like the label. It conjures up an entirely diff ferent picture.
 Lazy is another label that apparently carries little reproach. You can seldom 6anec or annoy an indolent person by klIfng him or her lazy. That conveys
 pleasing picture of themselves-lan- |:uid reflective, inviting their souls to loaf. But try torpid or inert on your lazy friend and you will get action at once. 's This fondness for the more pictur- esque label applies to all of the ordi- nary faults of mankind. If it did not 1t seems to me we should all make more valiant effort to overcome our faults. A rose by any other name does not smell as sweet-not to the average karson.
 The temperamental person would not glory in her temperament if she had been coldly called uncontrolled , or childish every time she indulged in a tantrum. The quick-tempered would not care fpr themselves if all ,Sc1 their spirited fOutbursts were la AIed ill-nature3 or irritable.
 T1ventufe to believe that the silent men who glory in the fact that they will not exert themselves cOnver- sati0nally would make some small effort to keep the conversational ball rolling if their silence was more truly labeled social awkward ness.
 It is nice game, this relabelling one, md Aan- at Aieve surprising results with Ine,# own mental lebals as well as with Aefs friends.
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Social Calendar

The Character Analysis club will meet Wednesday evening on the third floor of the Y. M. c. A. building at $ p. m. The program will be in charge of Mrs. J. E. Garrison.
 |
 The Junior league will meet We'd nesday morning at 10 80 o'clock at the Independent Presbyterian church.
 
 The Missionary society of the Wood- lawn Methodist church will hold a
Evening star., 1924-08-23
SEE REVENGE MOTIVE
IN BURNING OF SCHOOL
Negro Building Fired as Result of
Girls Murder, Georgia Of
ficials Claim.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MOULTRIE. Ga, August ga
negro school house in the southern
part of Colquity County was de-
stroyed by fire late Thursday night
in what county authorities said today
to have been a f1are-up of racial
feeling aroused three years ago by
the Staying of 13-year-old white
girl, for which negro was burned
at the stake by a mob.
1t was the second negro school
building to be burned within a year
at the same spot.
Officers are conducting an intensiye
search for the supposed incendiaries,
and rewards totaling 5000 have been
offered for their capture.
The murder of the girl, Lorena
Wilkes, was one of the most brutal
ever perpetrated in this section. At
least 5000 persons were in the mob
that seized John Henry Williams, the
negro slayer, and burned him at the
stake just after he had been con-
victed and sentenced to hang at the
earliest possible date.
Shortly afterWard, it was recalled,
a negro church, lodge and school
building were destroyed by fire.
Evening star., 1924-08-23
CALLS POLICE HONESTY
ONLY ENFORCEMENT NEED
Gen. Butler Declares Laws Will Be
Upheld if Officers Play Fair.
Prosecutors Pledge Aid.
,By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HARRISBURG, Pa, August %
Enforcement of law is a moral, not a
political issue, and the only secret of
enforcement is honesty on the part of
the policemen, Brig. Gen. Smedley d.
Butler, director of public safety in
Philadelphia, told so district attor-
neys of Pennsylvania, gathered here
yesterday, at the call of Gov. Pin
chot to discuss methods of co-opera-
tion between State and county agen-
cies in enforcing the prohibition laws
The district attorneys, in resolu-
tions adopted after hearing Gen. But
ler describe the activities Of the Phil
adelphia police and listening to an
appeal by Gov. Pinchot for co-opera-
ton to bring about speedy and Wig
orous law enforcement" pledged
their assistance "to the enforcement
of all laws of the commonwealth"
Declaring that as a policeman, he
would make no criticism, Gen. But
ler confined himself largely to the
problems of enforcement and the
activities of the Philadelphia police
force. His only reference to the
question of his retention In the office
another year came when he declared:
''This is great moral crusade to
see whether as a nation we Will en-
force the laws we have made our
selves voluntarily, and we can do II
if we are left alone over there Tor
another year."
Evening star., 1924-08-23
HUSBAND ABANDONED
BY WIFE TRIES SUICIDE
II. w. Pardoe Awakens in Hospital
After Taking Narcotic-Left
Note for Woman.

Because his wife wrote him a note
month ago telling of her waning
love and then disappeared, Homer
William Pardoe, hotel waiter, yester-
day afternoon went to the vicinity
of the bridge over Rock Creek at
Calvert street. and swallowed a fluid
he thought would bring death.
The potion the young man took did
induce Inconsistencies but he was
much surprised and disappointed
when he awoke in Garfield Hospital
with nurses and attendants about
him.
The respondent man fully recover
ed from the effects of the narcotic
and was discharged from the hospital.
When Detectives Vermillfon and
Bradshaw of the Tenth Precinct ar
rived on the scene of the attempted
suicide, they discovered that Pardoe
had placed picture of his wife be-
meath his head with a letter left by
him dated August u, and addressed
to his wife.