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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
ACCIDENTLY
SHOT IN PISTOL DUEL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Frank
l.. Green, senior senator from Yer
mont, was shot and seriously wound
ed here late tonight during a pistol
duel between prohibition agents and
bootleggers.
The bullet struck him over the left
eyebrow and surgeons at the hospital
to which he was taken Immediately,
were unable to determine whether it
had lodged in the brain. Senator
Greene was conscious, however, and
this was viewed as good sign.
Senator Greene and Mrs. Green
were walking west on Pennsylvania
avenue near the capitol when the gun
battle started. More than a dozen
shots were exchanged, but no one
else was injured. The senator was
wounded while trying to shield Mrs,
Greene in the hail of bullets.
Bystanders told the. police the
shooting had barely begun before
Senator Greene fell. They rushed
to his aid and placed him in an auto
tomobile which hurried to a hospital
The bootleggers, who were in an au-
tomobile escaped, but the police held
o, E. Fisher, prohibition officer who
who said he had fired four shots.
Fisher was accompanied by two
members of the Metropolitan vice
squad, who he said did not partici-
pate in the shooting. No charge was
lodged against Fisher, although he
was detained pending a more com
plete investigation.
The bootleggers, according to the
police, were surprised by the officers
in an alley opening in the avenue
while they were unloading still.
Shooting began as soon as the agents
drove up in an automobile.
With the first shot Senator Greene
jumped forward to protect Mrs.
Greene and was himself almost in
stantly shot down.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
MOUNTAINEER QUINT
DEFEATS WESLEYAN

Morgantown, w. Va, Feb. GOTH
After making stubbosn fight the
West Virginia Wesleyan College
quint was forced to admit defeat in
a fast game here last week and the
1921 victory put West Virginia Uni
versity passers a little nearer the
coveted state and tri-state basket
ball championships. It was the only
appearance of the Mountaineer five
last week. This Friday West Vir-
ginia plays Grove City College, at
Grove City, Pa, and Saturday they
encounter Washington and .JeffEer-
son College at Washington, Pa.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
THREE YEAR WAGE CONTRACT
SIGNED

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 80
Signing three-year wage contract
for the bituminous miners of Illi-
nois, Indiana, Ohio and Western
Pennsylvania, miners and opera
tors representatives here late to-
day laid the ground work for peace
in the industry, and according to
statements of John L. Lewis, pres
ident of the miners, and Michael
Gallagher, spokesman for the op-
orators, gave America assurance of
an adequate and continuous supply
of coal for at least three years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
SENATOR ELKINS MENTIONED
IN OIL STOCK

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18-Davis
Elkins, senior United States Sena-
tor from West Virginia, also was in
sequestration today His name is UNI
derstood to have been disclosed in
the course of three-hour execu-
tive session of the investigating
committee as one member Of the
Senate who dealt in Sinclair oil
stock at the period Of it's spectacu-
lar rise due to the leasing Of Teapot
Dome to Sinclair by Secretary of
the Interior Fall
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
DENLY RESIGNS
FROM CABINET
Decision to Resign Followed TeIe-
phone Conversation Between the
President and Mr.. DENLY.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-Edwin
DENLY has resigned as Secretary
of the Navy and his resignation has
been accepted.
After repeatedly declaring he new
err would quit the cabinet under fire
Of those who criticised his part in
the oil lease programme the Secre-
tary notified President Coolidge this
morning that he was ready to re-
sign and step out.
His decision followed telephone
consultation between the President
and Mr.. DENLY in which all the
latest aspects of the situation were
talked over in the light Of informa-
ton passed on to the White House
by Republican leaders in the Senate.
Recently a number Of the Secre-
tary's friends also have been consul
ted by Mr.. Coolidge and they are IN
derstood to have advised tho Presi-
dent that they fully understood the
embarrassment that might result in
retaining Mr.. DENLY in the cabinet
while the oil annulment suits are in
progress.
Not only is he party to the oil
leases having affixed his signature
along with that of Albert b. Fan,
but he repeatedly has defended his
part in the proceedings and has de-
clared publicly since the present con-
troversy arose that he believed the
contracts legal and would be willing
to pursue the same course again.
1t has been pointed out to the
President that it might appear in
consistent to have member of the
administration holding these views
to remain in Office while the admin
istration itself through its counsel is
moving the courts to annul the
leases on the ground that they were
made without authority of law.
The first step in these legal pro-
ceedings, injunction suits to pre-
vent further work on the Tea Pot
and California Reserves, is expected
Immediately after the Senate COM
pletes confirmation of the oil counsel
probably today.
For the same reason there have
been reports that Theodore Roose-
welt also would retire as assistant
Secretary under Mr. DENLY. Mr..
Roosevelt also had part in the fran
ing of the oil leases.
The retirement Of the Navy Secre-
tary also revived rumors that the
resignation Of Attorney General
Daugherty will follow within few
days. A resolution relating to him
and somewhat similar to that adj
opted some days ago asking for the
resignation of Mr.. DENLY is pending
in the Senate and it's sponsors are
pressing for quick action on it.
The resolution in which the Pres
ident was advised to ask Secretary
DENLY to leave the cabinet was adj
opted February IL with the Republic
can organization leaders opposing
it, but with 10 Republicans voting to
support it. The vote was AZ to "a.
Immediately it was sent to the
White House Mr.. Coolidge issued a
statement declaring that that ques-
ton lay wholly within the province
of the executive.
The President in letter accepting
the resignation praised the official
record Of his retiring secretary and
said he acceded 70 the request with
out regret.
1t is expected that the effective
date af Secretary Denby's resigna-
ton will be March 10th.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
DEATH OF LITTLE CHILD

The Death Angel passed over the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Halter,
at Dartmoor, and took their little
daughter, Nancy Marguerite, aged
10 months and two weeks. She had
been operated on for cancer of the
kidney, at Davis Memorial Hospital,
Elkins, FebA 10, but it was all in
vain. The best consolation is that
she will be found with the angel
throng. Contributed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
JACOB HOFFMAN DIES

Jacob Hoffman, an aged and res
pected citizen Of near Moatsvilie,
died last Thursday at an Elkins hos
pital, after lingering illness from
dropsy. He WIS 76 years, 2 months
and 20 days old. Funeral services
were held Sunday at st. John before
noon.
He was a resident of Belington
for about twenty years; was men,
Der of the city council one term and
a member of the U. B. Church He
is survived by his widow.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
GORE CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR
Howard M. Gore, of Clarksburg, An
nounces His Candidacy for the
Governorship of West Virginia

HARRISBURG, w. Va, Feb
Howard M Gore, of Clarksburg jas
sistant secretary ofthe United States
Department of Agriculture, in
statement issued here, announced his
candidacy for the Republican nomin-
alton for governor. The announce
nouncement did not come as sur
prise, as Mr.. Cores name had been
prominently mentioned in connection
with the gubernational race even be-
fore he undertook his work with the
department of agriculture.
Mr.. Gore has gained a nationwide
reputation for his accomplishments
in behalf Of the livestock industry
and agriculture in general. He was
born in Harrison county where he is
still extensively engaged in farming
and other business activities. He is
a graduate of West Virginia Univer-
sity and has been member of the
West Virginia State Board of Edu-
cation for the last four years. He
was appointed to his present position
by President Coolidge upon the re-
commentator of Secretary Wallace
after two years of service in the de-
partment of agriculture.
While not attempting an extended
statement at this time bearing upon
the very many questions that will
be of public interest, Mr.. Gore made
"After giving serious consideration
to the opportunity offered for ser
vice to the people of my state, have
decided to become a candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor
"In making this announcement /
am not unmindful of the fact that it
is not light request to make of the
people of a sovereign state to ask
them to bestow upon one of its citi-
zens the highest executive office with
in their gift. Nor do | fail to realize
the tremendous responsibilities i'm
posed.
"Should the people of West Virgin
ia express confidence in me to the ex-
tent of honoring me with the nomin-
alton and election to the governor
ship, it will be my firm determine
ton to discharge the duties of the
Office in a manner that will merit
public confidence and approval. A
wholesome respect and appreciation
for law and government can be had
only when the officials entrusted with
directing public affairs enforce the
laws effectively and impartially, and
carry on the business of the state eff
ficiently.
Intelligent economy must be ex-
ercised to the end that the burden
of taxation to be reduced to mini
mum and the common interests of
the state safeguarded properly.
''The problems that confront West
Virginia are complex~and challenge
the wisest thought and action on the
part of her officials and citizens. If
these problems are to be handled in
the public interest they must be APP
preached in spirit of fairness, keep
ing in mind that every legitimate ac-
tivity of the citizens of the state is
entitled to just consideration"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
STORM IN SOUTHERN W. VA.

BECKLEY, Feb. 20l--0ne death
and property damage estimated at
more than 100000 were the results
of a sleet storm which swept over
Raleigh County and other adjoining
counties yesterday and last night.
Virtually every town between Cab
in Creek and Beckley was in dark
ness for several hours during the
night because of the havoc wrought
by the destruction of the lines of
the Virginia Power Company and
Beckley was isolated from the rest
of the world when telegraph and tel
ephone poles fell carrying down the
lines of communication.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

Ray Wilson, whose likeness ap-
pears above, is Republican candi-
date for the Office of Prosecuting At
torney, subject to the Primary Elec-
ton to be held on May 9th.
He was born August IL, 1892, near
Belington where the early part of
his life was spent Completing high
school, he entered Marshall College
and did two years work while there.
After leaving Marshall, he was in
the employment of the Firestone
Tire and Rubber Company, Akron,
Ohio, until called to the army. Upon
his discharge from the army he en-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

Our advice to the Belington man
who wants to say exactly what he
thinks is to stay out Of the newspa-
per business.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

One disappointment about visit to
your boyhood home is you always
meet so many people who hadn't
missed you.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
GREED

The world is full of trouble,
Caused by the greed of man,
1t seems that few are able
To live by the Golden Plan.
We are jealous of our neighbors
And we covet what they own,
We never are contented
To let well enough" alone.
-ROBT. l.. FENWICK.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

A London editor says that coun-
try is far ahead of the U. S. in civili-
cation. Well, we're away ahead of
them in fiivverization.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
Storm Paralyzes Pittsburg Vicinity

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 2O.-Snow
sleet and rain. falling on ice-covered
streets and roads combined to give
Pittsburgh and surrounding terri
tory the worst storm Of the year.
One death has resulted Numerous
injuries to pedestrians from falls
and automobile collisions have been
reported and traffic generally is at a
standstill as the precipitation which
began yesterday continued unabat-
ed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

tered the College of Law, Ohio State
University, September, 1919, and
completed the regular law course in
June, 1922. In July, 1922 he was
admitted to the practice of law in
the State of Ohio. Deciding to re-
turn to his native state, he entered
West Virginia University in Sept
ember, 1922 and did work in both
the College Of Law and the College
of Arts and Science. He was licens-
ed to practice in this state Septem-
Der, 1923. Recently he opened a
Law office in the Citizens National
Bank Building of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

Maybe Luther Burbank could cross
an income tax blank with an adding
machine and get the correct answer,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

This being leap year, we hope that
Spring will come soon and propose to
us.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
RAINBOW AID REQUESTED
Veterans Asked to Support Erection
of French War Memorial.

Indianapolis Rainbow Division Vet
Grams have beer asked to support
erection of a monument on the Cham
pagne front in honor Of French and
American dead who fought on that
/ eld
General Gouraud of France is
sponsoring the movement. The mon
ument is 10 be erected at Navarin
Farm, on the crest overlooking the
battlefield, opposite the center sector
held by the Rainbow Division. 1t will
be one of the most important of the
French War memorials
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
JUDGE DECLINES
JOBAS ADjUTANT
Sidney Miller Unable to Take
National Guard Place,

Superior Judge Sidney S. Miller has
rejected the position of divisional ad-
1utant of the unit Of the National
Guard, under Maj. Gen. Robert H.
Tyndall. composed Of troops of In
diana, West Virginia and Kentucky,
known as the 3Sth Division, it became
known today.
Before making his decision Judge
Miller asked the advice of Attorney
General U. S. Lesh on the legal status
of a judge occupying a position in the
National Guard. Lesh said that en-
rollment in volunteer Army service by
a public official vacated the latters
office. and that the State constitu-
ton provides no judge shall hold other
public office, except judicial during
the term for which he. was elected.
Judge Miller served in France as
al officer OF the Rainbow Division.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
In Jury Box

These twelve men were in the
jury box when the Criminal
Court trial of Governor Warren
r. McCray adjourned at noon
today:
Harry L. Repp. branch man.
ager of the United States Ra-
diator Corporation, S24 E. Forty
Second st.
C. F. Harms. 40 W. Georgia St,
salesman, Toledo Scales Com
pany.
Lewis Harmon. farmer. Beech
Grove
Percy h Dickerson insurance
man. R. r. E.
Horace E. Ryan. Washington
Township, advertising manager
for L. S. Ayres & Co.
John Graham, Franklin Town
ship. farmer.
Henry E. Hartman, Franklin
Township. real estate dealer.
Carl E. Ryan. 444O keystone
Ave. creamery proprietor.
Levi Reynolds. farmer, Candy,
Ind.
John E. Minor, SIG E. Thirty
Sixth ST. real estate and insur-
ance.
George c. Haerle, 1449 "
Pennsylvania St. vice president
OF the Chapman-Price Steel Com
pany.
Ezra D. Hill. 2412 \. Talbot
Ave. real estate dealer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
Soldier Finds Mother After Is Years

E1 AIRY ARNOLD, %, just out
hi Of the United States Army.
~ was happy at home today with
his mother, Mrs. Len Brown, 321 W.
Market ST., whom he had not seen
since he was 5 years old. Arnold
arrived in Indianapolis Wednesday
from FIT. Winfield Scott, Cal, where he
was discharged, March IA.
Arnold notified his mother several
weeks ago that he would be home
March 4, but he was detained at his
post. When he arrived in Indianapo-
Lis he Lost his mothers address He
uert 70 ths United 1kAtas Army 70
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
c. 0. P. ASPIRANTS
ARE IN MAJORITY
Nine Candidates File Petitions
With Secretary,

Statewide activity in Republican
circles was shown today by the large
number Of declarations Of candidacy
filed with the Secretary Of State by
Republicans.
Republlcans-State Senator John 8.
Alldredge, Anderson; Oliver r. Dunn,
Spencer; State Representative, James
c. Claypool. Veetiresburg; William c.
Babcock. Jr., Marion; John A. Hughes.
Newport: John G. Baum, Brazil:
Frank E. Wright. Lynn: Ira w. Ken
meth, Marion, and Samuel Young,
Monticello.
emocrats-Congress John A. NJ.
Adams. Portland; State Representa-
tive, Fred Y. Cline, Middletown.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

cruiting station in the Federal build
ing, where Sergt. Harlie c. Sylvester,
officer in charge, helped him locate
his mother.
1t was not until late Wednesday
night that Arnold walked into the
home of his mother and stepfather,
Len Brown.
When Arnold was five years old his
parents parted and their seven chill.
dren were separated. Arnold was
taken to the Indianapolis Orphans
Home, 4707 E. Washington ST., where
he remaifed until he waa IL. Then
he went to LaPorts County. Indiana,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

where he made his home with friends
on a farm. When 16 he Joined the
Army medical corps.
For two years he remained in the
medical corps. He served nine months
in France. Later hes became asso-
ciated with the coast artillery corps,
Hawaiian Department, and remained
thirty-four months in Hawaii. Later
he was returned to California.
When asked whether he would re-
join the Army, Arnold replied: mo.
I've had enough of it. I'm going to
find work now end look after my
mother"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
Story Told That Sinclair Gave
$4,000 Shares of Stock to
Cover Deficit
Broker Called to Stand in Effort
to Trace Transaction
Records Are Blank
Oil Trail Leads to Indiana

Will H. Hays, Sullivan, Ind, former Postmaster General
summoned before the Senate oil committee.
Story Sinclair gave Hays and Attorney General Daugh
ery $4,000 shares in Sinclair stock pay off g. O. deficit
in 1920 Investigated.
Tin Gilmore Ohio State official estife deal
ter presidency at G. o. P convention in 1920. i
Carmi Thompson, Ohio Harding supporter subpoenaed
by committee.
Head of Mutual Oil Company tells of collecting funds for
Harding campaign.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
SENTENCED FOR ATTACK
Clifford Siders, Clinton, Gets Five to
Twenty-0ne Year Term.

bN JUfIeu FTtS8
BRAZIL. March 20.-Clifford Siders,
%. Of Clinton. was under sentence OF
five to twenty-one years in the State
Prison today following his plea to
a charge Of attacking Mrs. 4. o. wy
rick. wife Of a Clay County farmer.
Siders confessed he laid in waif until
the husband had left the house and
then slugged the woman with the in
tention of attacking her.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
Brother of Movie Gar Refuses to Talk
in Connection With Campaign Fund Story


SULLIVAN, Ind, March 2O-Hnkle c. Hays, member of
the law firm of Hays Hays and brother of Will H Hays for
chairman of the Republican national committee refused
day the story being Investigated
ate oil committee to the effect Will H Hays and Attorney
era Daughery given 5000 shares of Sinclair oil
help 100000 deficit in the Republican parys 1920
pagn funds.
Hays would neither confirm deny report rep
resented the Sinclair Oil Company time He declined
questions whether of the firm held stock
in the Sinclair company
u Il have nothing whatever to say, Hays said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
HIGH PROPORTION
OF TOP, POLICE
OFFICERS SHOWN
Reports Indicate indianapolis
Ratio Above That Of
Other Cities,

Additional reports from cities ap-
proximately the size of Indianapolis
reaching Walter W. Wise, city coun-
seil president. today, further indicated
that the local police force is top
heavy" with superior officers, Wise
said.
Louisville. with a population of 256,-
600, reported a police force of 429,
compared with SAL for Indianapolis.
Louisville has eight captains, 10 lieu
tenants, so trafficmen and "a detec-
tives. compared with eight captains,
81 lieutenants, 26 sergeants, 80 detec-
tives and SO trafflcmen in Indianapo-
lis.
New Orleans, with a population of
3S7, ,219 in 1920, had 554 policemen.
New Orleans has 305 patrolmen. com
pared with 249 for Indianapolis. show
ing the higher ratio Of superior Off
GERS here,
Atlanta. Ga, population 200,610. has
$40 policemen, As traffiicmen, cap
tains and 80 detectives Denver popu-
lation 292 900. has 347 policemen, Q
captains, 2S trafficmen and SO de-
tectives.
Other cities reporting included Bur
falo, Toledo. Jersey City and Mime
apolis Ratio of patrolmen TOR each
10000 population was: Toledo. 1915;
Buffalo. 147: Jersey City, 21.9; Mime
apolis, SIS. indianapolis ratio is IS.
Leonard V. Harrison and Charles
Wells Of the Chamber OF Commerce
civic affairs committee, assigned to in
vestigate the police department sit
uation, today visited all departments
at headquarters to learn the duties of
each man, the number in each depart
ment and the equipment necessary
for the operation of the departments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
GRAY ESTATE is OPENED
Little Orphant Annie" Leaves Less
Than 81. 900 in Property.

The estate of Mrs. Mary Alice Gray,
1925 Union St, was opened today in
Probate Court. She left no will.
Mrs. Gray is said to have been the
original OF Riley's poem, Little Or
phant Annie"
The estate consisted of less than
$1,000 real and personal property.
Mrs. Gray died March s. L. B..
Marsh, her son-in-law, was named ad-
ministrator
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
MEASLES REACH PEAK
Health Board Officials Believe Spring
time Malady at Turning.

The springtime peak" of measles
has been reached in Indiana with a
total of 868 cases for week ending
Sunday, the State health board be
lieved today Other sickness totals:
Scarlet fever, 1876; smallpox, ia:
chicken pox. 107; whooping cough, 73;
pneumonia, 80; diphtheria. so; innuen-
"a, 80; tuberculosis. 25; typhoid fever,
l. and meningitis, q
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
MannfeId at NObiesvEIe

bH Tunes Special
NOBLESVILLE. Ind. March 90
George n. Mannfeld. superintendent
fish and game division. Indiana Con
servation Department, spoke to the
members Of the Noblesville Kiwanis
Club Wednesday. He also spoke be
fore the Hamilton County Fish and
Game Association.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
BUTLER FIVE TO DINE
Kiwanis, Club to Entertain College
Basketball Team.

The Butler basketball team will be
guests of tho Kiwanis Club, next
Wednesday noon at the Claypool. The
club plans cooperation in Butler Col
lege activities this year. F. o. Belzer,
scout executive and Boy Scouts will
provide the program next week.
New members: DIR. B. K. Westfall,
Ernest L. Barr, and Earl Mushlitz