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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Renovating Old
Orchards Urged
Give Neglected Trees Chance
to Produce Better and
Profitable Crops.

Start renovating the old orchards al
once in order to give the trees chance
to produce some profitable crops An
old orchard should be given fair
chance, and then the trees that fail to
deliver the goods should be removed
Ii the orchard cannot be made a pay
ing proposition. why let it occupy land
on which profitable crops can be
grown? Furthermore, the old trees in
a dead and dying condition harbor dis.
ease and insects, and the unsightly
appearance Of a neglected orchard is
a bad advertisement for the owner
points out A. e. Schilletter, extension
horticulturist at Clemson college.
Ii there is a 40 per cent stand of
trees that can be brought back into
bearing by renovation, it will pay to
undertake the WORK. If this is not the
case, it will pay better to plant anew.
The grower should know the varieties
before the work is begun, so that he
can determine which trees will be
profitable.
According to Mr. Schilletter, work
on the old orchard should begin at
once, and should consist of thorough
and careful spraying, pruning, worm
ing and cultivating
Pruning.-This preserves the life,
health and vigor OF the tree by remov-
Ing dead, diseased and interfering
branches, concentrates the growth into
the fruit-forming branches, and en-
courages new wood growth in support
Of the next crop Of fruit.
Sprayine.-Spraying safeguards and
prolongs the life of the trees by re-
peliing insect and disease attacks. and
decreases the percentage of decayed
and wormy fruit However, it must be
clearly understood that different pests
require different sprays, and that the
winter application of spray is mainly
for preserving the life of the tree.
Worming.-This rids the trees OF
worms that bore into the roots of the
trees. The presence Of worms Is indi-
Gated by sap exudation or Jelly near
the ground in the peach and plum, and
by yeil0wing OF the apple and pear.
These worms must be dug and cut out,
for spraying does not control this in
sect.
cuItivation.--This operation aids In
destroying weeds and grass, reduces
the harboring places for insects, makes
plant food available. and encourages
tree growth.
ThInning.-Remove all the worthless
or diseased trees, and thin out the re-
naming trees to proper distances.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Doctor Burns $4,000 in bad Accounts ?

had always been too poorly off In
ready cash to settle the debt. 1t Ia
likely many baby Doctor Peyton
brought into the world grew to man
hood or womanhod not knowing the
stork's account was never settled.
Anyway, the other day Doctor Pey-
ton made great bonfre-the most
extensive and the most unusual Ken
lucky has known. He burned $4,000
in accounts.
This was his accumulation of bad
debts during ell shese years 1t
meant a clean slate. They were
charged off to profit and lost.
And then Doctor Peyton made an
announcement quite in keeping with
his philosophy of life. He gave notice
that hereafter most of his time would
be devoted to charity practice Prob
ably the doctor thought that he might
as well get credit for his good works.
Doctor Peyton is a survival Of a
type of medical man who has become
nearly extinct-the general practi-
TONER. Nearly all physicians nowa-
days are specialists. 1t pays better
and the fees are easier to collect. In
many parts Of the country there u IN
absolute dearth Of 'doctors,"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Lost "Cockroach" Mine Found at Last

Davis, just out of college, was in the
wilds Of Nayarit. He took refuge with
an aged priest in the ancient church
at Compostella. who concealed him in
secret quarters Of the crumbling mis-
sion,
The priest confided In Davis some
rare records of the mining operations
Of the Spanish conquerors, among
them description of the famous Gu
raracha mine, but the exact location
was not stated.
For years after this Davis searched
for the hidden mine. He failed to
find trace, but he did discover near
Yago, Nayarlt, a virgin property rich
In gold and silver. This was devel-
oped, but he never lost interest In his
original quest.
Later Davis CHANGED on an old mine
but few hundred yards from the
property he was working. The heavy
tropical jungle had kept the secret Of
the padres. Davis took men and ropes
and was the first to be lowered into
the ruins.
He had scarcely descended into the
depths when he became aware that
the walls were alive with cockroaches.
He knew his search was then over and
that he had entered the famous store
house Of wealth Of the Spanish padres.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

- TANFORD, KY.-The year 1925
will be Happy New Year" to
n lot of people in this neck Of
the woods. At least, they will be
out of debt to DIR. J. f. Peyton. AS for
that veteran medical practitioner, he
may have feeling like that Of "Old
Scrooge" after the metamorphosis of.
that old crrmudgeon. The only objec-
ton to this smile Is that Doctor Pey
ton has always been just the opposite
OF Dickens character in all the years
Vhe has ministered to the people of this
section, rich and poor alike. He never
has refused call to service. The
money part OF the transaction played
no role in his philosophy. And he
has been an active physician in this
town 65 years. During the Civil war
he was surgeon in the Union army.
Notwithstanding his advancing years,
he Is active and devotes as many
hours daily to medicine as at any time
during his career.
Doctor Peyton, like all rural medi-
cos, had accumulated many worthless
accounts in his years Of practice.
Many people probably never had any
dea of paying the doctor after he had
,.ouxhf them hack to health. Others
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
SHE THREW AWAY
CAr3MEL AND TOOK
BEECHAM'S PILLS

II felt so miserable" said the young
woman cashier In fashionable New
Jersey hotel. "A friend suggested
calomel and / was about to take 1t.
Another friend noticed the calomei
on my desk and cautioned me against
1t. She said her sister took calomel
and ate some fruit and the combina-
tion 'salivated' her. loosened some OF
her teeth and made her very sick.
Fearing that my stomach might be
In an acid condition, bought 25c
box of Beecham's Pills and took a
dose. The next day / felt fine and I
haven't needed anything during the
three weeks since.
Il wouldn't take anything but
Beecham's now. Some Of the other
girls here take Beecham's and all say
they are wonderful
Buy box from your druggist
25c--50c.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29


Canary SNOWFALL Celtic completed her 30day
p 132
1897
advanced registry records while
member Thurton
ordinary
a
She received
when weather conditions favorable
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Homesick and Wanted Fare Home $40, 600

lar messenger boy TO wear the hat and
the red ribbon and to carry the pack
age and the bedecked umbrella.
few minutes before seven o'clock
the messenger started toward the
aquarium. He had gone but few
yards when Surro approached him.
Surro looked at him closely and then
at the package. on the top OF which
was marked $40 bill He said:
II believe you have something nice
for me. I'm Edmond Harrisburg OF
the Hotel Biltmore. What say, KIDD"
The boy handed him the package.
The police placed him under arrest
and took him to headquarters At
first he denied he knew anything OF
the contents Of the package. He said /:
"Tm just working for man In
Philadelphia. He gave me So to pick
UP this package and said he'd give me
some more dough when l handed it
over"
After while Surro admitted he had
written the letters to Mrs. Vanderbilt
and Rhinelander
Surro says his father owned a farm
In Fresno, Cal. He had attended high
school for two years In Fresno, then
went to San Francisco and shipped
before the mast. Il got homesick.
wanted to go back home"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Water Fountains in
Winter Are Needed
Hen Must Be Comfortable
and Well Fed.

1t Is very important that the hens
have warm water to drink in winter.
When we take drink Of ice water on
a winter morning and feel the chills
go up and down our spine, then we
know how the hen feels when she
must quench her thirst with Ice water.
When we take warm drink we feel
warm glow that is comforting in
cold weather, and so 1t is with the
hen that we want to lay high-priced
eggs for us during the winter.
Many breeders make the mistake
of thinking hens do not need much
water in cold weather, but when it Is
remembered that an egg is largely
water it will be understood that hen
must have water to be layer Of
many eggs. The hen resents water
with Ice in 1t on cold morning and
will not drink as much as she needs.
A hen must be comfortable and well
fed and watered II she Is to make a
profitable layer, and warmed water
goes long way toward making her
comfortable and contented.
There are now on the market many
types of water fountains for winter
use and the wise poultry raiser Is pro-
viding some sort OF fountain that viii
keep the water warm during the day
The type built with an insulated
jacket is proving very successful and
we advise our poultry friends to study
the subject Of winter water fountains
now before the severe winter weather
comes on. There is much In being
ready for winter with the poultry
fiocks. II one postpones this work, he
is liable to find himself unprepared
for the first wintry blasts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

n EW YORK,-An attempt to
M blackmall Mrs. William X.
i Y Vanderbilt, Jr.. and Philip X
Rhinelander, father Of Leon
ard Kip Rhinelander. who is seeking
to annul his marriage to Alice Jones,
was frustrated by the police.
Bern Surro, young Finn OF Fresno,
Cal, sought by means of threatening
letters to extort $4,000 from Mrs.
Vanderbilt and $4,000 from Rhine
lander.
The police refused to tell just what
accusation the lad conjured in letters
he sent his intended victims with
threats of exposure"
In his letters the boy ordered that
the money be done UP In package
and be brought to him at the Battery
by messenger dressed In brown
suit, gray hat ornamentcd with q
red ribbon, and carrying an umbrella
decked with a trailing ribbon of white.
He wrote on the envelope:
Return to Mr.. Edmond Harris
burg Hotel Blltmore."
The first night Detective Stephen
Buckley dressed himself as boy. But
the letter writer didn't appear The
next night the same squad of detec-
tives and many others were hiding in
Battery park. But there was regu-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

II
Gently led to the rediscovery of
lost mine, fabulously rich in
the day of the Spanish conquest A
young American mining engineer,
Frank f. Davis Of San Francisco,
found the ancient bonanza.
The old vein, measuring more than
sixteen feet in width, was intact. 1t
carries high values in silver and gold,
and Is now being worked
The mine once was operated by
Spanish padres in the time Of Cortez
1t had been lost for nearly 115 years,
for the Spaniards abandoned 1t when
they were forced to flee to Spain at
the outbreak Of the Mexican rebellion
for independence.
Church writings recorded 1t as one
Of the wealthiest producers Of the day.
The padres had christened 1t La Gu
caracha, meaning cockroach, because
of its peculiar attraction for these
creatures.
Before deserving the location, the
Spanish operators sealed the entrance
and effaced outward signs Of their
labor.
At the time OF the revolution against
President Diaz. when Americans were
unsafe in many parts Of the country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

proprietors as one of the two ports Of
the province, the other being Burling-
ton.
With the rapid development Of the
port OF Philadelphia, the glory OF
Greenwich soon faded
In what was formerly the market
square, close to the actual site OF the
tea burning, now Stands an attractive
monument of granite. dedicated on
September 80, 1908, by citizens OF this
region to the colonists who were so
bold as to defy the crown and parlla-
ment by their midnight raid. On the
face of the monument. beneath a
bronze plate In has relief showing fig
ures In Indian costume casting cases
OF tea upon fire. Is this inscription ):
In Honor OF the
Patriots Of Cumberland County, N. j.,
Who ON the Evening OF
Dec %, 17T4.
Burned British Tea Near
This Site.
Family names still prominent In this
region are included In the list of patri-
otto tea burners, which is also given
upon the monument as follows: Ebe-
nezer Elmer, Timothy Elmer, james
Ewing, Joel Fithian, Philip V. Flthian.
Lewis Howell. James b. Hunt, John
Hunt, Andrew Hunter, Jr. Joel Miller,
Alex. Moore, Jr.. Ephraim Newconb,
Silas Newcomb Clarence Pgrvin,s Da-
vid plerson, Henry Seeley, Josiah See
ley, Abraham Sheppard, Henry Stacks.
Silas Whitaker land Others
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
STORIES
|0MHnD anuZzozY
When Greenwich Burned Up British Tea

~ REENWICH, N. IA counter
part of the famous Boston tea
party. the Greenwich tea burn
ing, an open defiance Of the
British government after the first Con
tinental congress IN Philadelphia, to
protest against the stamp tax, has just
had its hundred aad fiftieth anniver-
sary.
Although the tea burning here oc-
Cured almost year after the tea was
dumped into Boston harbor the Green
wich event Is regarded OF more than
passing import. Unable to unload its
cargo at Philadelphia. the British brig
Greyhound locked at Greenwich. then
an important port OF commerce in the
West Jersey province Villagers were
aroused when they learned that the
tea had been secretly unloaded and
placed In warehouse On the market
square. A meeting of the people Of the
county Of Cumberland appointed a gen
eral committee Of 80 to look into ii.
In the dead OF night party of
Wings disguised as Indians broke into
the warehouse. They dragged the
cases of tea to an open space in the
square. A torch was applied and thus
was lighted the first beacon in the up
rising OF the colonies. In less than
five months the first volley of the Rev
dictionary war was fred at Concord.
Founded late in the Seventeenth
century, Greenwich carried on active
commerce with the West Indies. In
1l0l 1t was named by the West Jersey
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
ElARMt!rNQTES
Is your traetor "shedded'2

Is your tractor "shedded"?
The soil on good farm gets better
every year.
AS soon as the hens leave the
range be sure the grit hopper is filed
The grit Is needed to grind the feed
Annual flowers to cut for everlast-
ings are rose everlasting, feathered
cockscomb, globe amaranrh and straw
flower.
If you chance to grow an especially
good variety Of vegetables or flowers
you can save considerable by gathering
the seeds at the proper time. Seal
them in envelopes, label them and pack
them away in a dry place until you
need them next spring.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Awful Sick
With Gas
EafO1ic Brings Relief

II have been awful sick with gas,
writes Mrs. w. H. Person, nand
Eatonic is all l can get to give me
relief
Acidity and gas on the stomach
quickly taken up and carried out by
Eatonic, then appetite and strength
come back. And many other bodily
miseries disappear when the stomach
is right. Don't let sourness, belch-
ing, bloating, indigestion and other
stomach ills 60 on. Take Eatonic
eablets after you eat--see how much
better you feel. Big box costs only
srifie with your druggists guarantee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Ashes on the Garden

Ashes in small quantities benefit
rather than harm most gardens.
Especially where the ground is in
clined TO be clayey, ashes will prove
helpful. Wood ashes, better than coal
ashes, have tendency to sweeten the
soil. Much garden soil is sour. IL
1t were sweet It would produce better
vegetables. Practically all swampy or
poorly drained soil is sour.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Easy to Keep Weeds Down

The time to kill weeds is when they
are just coming through the ground
or before they come through. says the
United States Department Of Agri"uI-
ture. IL allowed to become estab-
lished it is much more difficult to get
rid Of them. II the top two inches
of soil is kept continuously and thor
oughly loosened, there will be no seri-
GUS difficulty in keeping out weeds.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

with the most wonderful success.
ANY one affected with any disease
which doctors say is incurable, ask
me for further information. can
assure you of the wonderful help
you will get from DIR. Pierce's medi-
cine''-Mrs. Henry B. Stipp, 1882
Monroe Ave All dealers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

HCfo tCIOfG
and had many
different doctors
tell me / would
not get well I'M
less l had an
operation. But
] have taken
about eight bot
ties of Dr..
Pierce's Favor
tie Prescription
and some of the
IrOnfic Tah1e&a'
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Beware OF Coughs
That Hangs On

Pneumonia and serious lung trouble
usually start with a cough. SO IL you
nave cold or cough-stop 1t at once
with few doses of that fine old medi-
cine, Kemp's Balsam. This famous
Balsam soothes the nerves of the
throat. stops the tickling cough and
nature does therest. No form Of cough
syrup SO good for children's coughs.
30 cents at all stores.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Garfield Tea
Was Your
GFdndmOfherss Remedy

For every stomach
and intestinal i'll
This good old-fash-
Toned herb home
remedy for constl-
patton, stomach ills
and other derange-
ments Of the sys.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
Great PolDer Possibility

Colorado has river on which 10
power dams, yielding $4,000 horsepow-
er 80 per cent Of each year. could be
constructed
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

tenn so prevalent these days is In ever
than in your grandmother's day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

Scranton. Pa.-"During the criti-
cal time of life I thought / would
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

What can the Creator see with
greater pleasure than happy crea-
ture?-Lessing
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
E S43||'' |g|g|IHsY
Pleasant job

Knicks-"Where did you get that
roll of mony?" Knacks-'It's not
mine. I'm just breaking 1t in for
friend !''-Life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
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BEST FOR
II1I.[1dI2
One-Armed Steepleiack

Baltimore has one-armed steeple-
jack who hangs on ut times with his
teeth
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
She Understood

SUe OHUeTStOOu
Heir Now, don't forget, denrest,
that for family reasons our engage
ment must be kept profound secret.
Actress Yes, thut's exactly what
Pm telling everyone.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

A. smile may hide mans thoughts
just as paint may hide woman's
complexion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

Z = AG0, MEXICO Crawling cock.
n reaches by the thousands re-
Gently led to the rediscovery of
Evening star., 1925-08-20

Rappard of Geneva, member of the
Permanent Mandates Commission of
the league.
The articles of security pact ire
ferring to the pact now being nego-
tiated by France, Germany and Great
Brittany may create a certain degree
of security. but will not suffice to
bring about disarmament, he said
but the logical development will be
that If successful, this pact will lead
to the formation of others"
Rear Admiral Harry NJ. p. Huse,
U. s. n. (retired), indorsed a proposal
for the conscription of labor and
wealth in time of war. The power this
gives to a nation, he said, would lessen
the likelihood of its being attacked,
while capital and labor would oppose
any bellicose action on the part of the
nation concerned.
Sir Frederick Maurice of London re-
viewed the efforts at security and ar
mament limitation made since the
Paris peace conference and drew the
conclusion that when the separate
security problems were settled, limi'
tatien of ornaments would follow
through economic pressure.
Warns Of "Unarmed" Forces.
A warning against the possible
strength of so-called 'unarmed"
forces was given by Capt. c. L. Hus,
sett, u. S. N, member of the gen.
eral board of the Navy in Washing
ton.
Limitation of armaments is not a
new idea" he said. 1T Is now pro.
posed to introduce artificial control,
international in character, and of
doubtful efficiency. Have its advo-
Gates given the same thought to the
Evening star., 1925-08-20
OPTIMISTS INDORSE
ADVERTISING OF CITY
Campaign to Boost Capital as Ideal
Home Is Furthered
by Club.

The Optimists Club last night went
on record as supporting the movement
to advertise Washington to potential
residents of the Capital City now In
other States as the ideal home city, in
a motion presented by r. B. Dickey,
which was unanimously adopted.
Belief that the population of Wash
ington in the near future will go
beyond the million mark was declared
in the resolution.
I'VE believe there are thousands of
potential citizens of the Capital located
in various parts of the United States
who are able to live where they please
and who would come to Washington
rather than go to Florida or California
were the Capitals charms placed be-
fore them" the Optimists declared.
I'VE also believe that Washington
is destined to have population of a
million or more in the not far distant
future and that this increase should
be obtained in the shortest time pos
sible.'
The Optimists pledged their fullest
cooperation in advertising the Capital.
Harry Hites spoke of Washington
Evening star., 1925-08-20

strength, organization and character
OF the unarmed forces? Before reach
ing conclusions on international ques-
tions, it will be well for us to reflect
upon the protection of American well
fare and the common defense"
Assertion that the moderation of
Mussolini helped to prevent war as
a result of the Corfu incident in 1928,
when the town of Corfu was fired
upon by an Italian warShip," was
made tonight by Count Antonio Cap
pico, Italian Fascist Senator. He said
that Lionel Curtis of London had
erred in declaring here yesterday that
the League of Nations had kept the
incident from leading to war between
Italy and Greece, but that Mussolinis
policy, the moderation of the league
council and the friendliness of Great
Britain were responsible.
Evening star., 1925-08-20
GIRL ACCUSES DRY AGENT
Under Bond in Extortion Case, Man
Is Rearrested.

READING, Pa, August 20 R).-
Released on bail on a charge of at
tempting to eXtort 5000 from John
HaydsZ, proprietor of the SiX-Mile
House. George H. Miller of Phila
delphia, an agent of the Federal pro-
hibition force, was rearrested on a
charge of violation of the Mann act.
The arrest was made after District
Manager Mauger had investigated a
story told by a young woman from
Lincoln, Del, who was found In q
local hotel by her brother in law.
Evening star., 1925-08-20

as an ideal home city, pointing to
the attractions of the city, including
the Capitol, White House, Lincoln
Memorial, Congressional Library and
hundreds of other fine buildings and
famous homes here. He said the es-
Evening star., 1925-08-20

vention Bureau was a long step for
ward, and praised the efficiency of
the Board of Trade, Chamber of Com
merce, Merchants and Manufacturers
Association and other organizations.
Evening star., 1925-08-20
Mail Orders

We FILL mail orders the same day
they are received. Address them, with
check enclosed covering your order
plus parcel post, to 1405 II St. NV.