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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-01-28

lining of league red which, by the way,
Is one of the popular shades of the
hour.
Another handsome travel and gen.
eral utility coat Is of rough brown
and multi-colored wool. The cape part
ripples across the back and low on
the hips a wide belt of the cloth Is
posed, which buckles at the front with
an imposing colonial brass buckle.
Not only is the cape-eoat in fashion
but full-length circular cloth capes
are included among fashionable wraps
for spring.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
(G. 1926. Western Newspaper Union)
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LITTLE SLABSIDES

uLJANG that brat I" muttered Iron
- jaw savagely.
He referred to little Hine-months-old
Slabsldes, who lay yowling tirelessly
at the base Of the cllf1' on which Iron
jaw sat summing himself He had
promised to watch the baby II Fire
eye, his wife, did the hunting that
afternoon.
Little Slabsides yowled on.
"The pesky paeolithic nuisance !"
growled Lonjaw. "I'll fix his feet"
And he rolled great rock over the
edge of the cliff with unerring aim.
The baby, somewhat daunted, kept
still few minutes, but soon his yowls
again obtruded on Ironjaw's sweet
reveries-he was thinking Of the after
noon when he had pulled Fire-eye
down from the wicker tree by her hair
and bashfully proposed to her.
"Oh, you won't, won't you? You
WILL will your" beloved Ironjaw.
And he rolled dozen rocks, one after
the other, over the cliff to bounce on
poor Slabsides' little head Suddenly
he heard loud yell In familiar
voice.
you heartless brute What are you
doing?' screamed his wife.
"Er-rocking the baby to sleep" re-
piled Ironjaw with hardly moments
hesitation.
And Fire-eye, who loved Joke as
well as anyone, laughed heartily and
forgave him and soon afterwards the
three of them were happily partaklng
Of the elegant S0-pound jowcegus that
she had brought home for supper.
20 by George Matthew Adams)
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Away Goes Eczema
Peterson's Ointment

zone day druggist told me, says
Peterson, that Peterson's Ointment
was the best remedy he sold for
eczema. But you'll never make any
money on It," he added, because it
heals so quickly that only little ONT
ment is used" All druggists, 60 cents.
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Builds up
weak bodies

"AffsS Uh0f II did
for me, 7,ari0c has
my animifedprai
and sndorsemer 3
years Of NERVOUS H.
digestion hadvaired
my health and shat
tered my nsvpss.
TGniGc gaze me
perfect hs0ifh
again. !" Mrs. Ed.
GrcE 232 No. 9M
Ave. , Scranton. Pa.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-01-28

MOTHER GRArS POWDERS
BENEFIT MANY CHILDREN

Thousands of mothers have found
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders an ex.
cellent remedy for children complain.
Ing Of Headaches, Colds, Feverishness.
Worms, Stomach Troubles and other
irregularities from which children suf-
fer these days and excellent results are
accomplished by its use. They break
up colds and regulate the bowels.
Used and recommended Dy Mothers
f0r oVer so years. Sold by Druggists
everywhere. Trial package FREE Adj
dress, Mother Gray Co.. lie Roy. ". VI.
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A LINE o. CHEER
BY John kendrick Bangs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WESTINGHOUSE BIRTHDAY

,DIS not so much my place out
In the sun
That marks my debt to
noble Washington,
And calls to me to consecrate
this day
To him who wears our country's
greenest bay.
AS that which through his spirit
hath come down,
The heritage. the glory. and the
crown,
OF all his people in the gift he
bore
And freely gave to us in days of
yore
In an unselfishness supreme, and
sacrifice
More than the richest jewels be-
yond price.
C. by Mcclvre Newspaper syndicate.)
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Good opportunities are lost to tho
lover who does not know how to en-
brace them.
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on the side of their natural propensi
ties.-Burke.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Latest Dress Flower Is
Delicate and Fantastic

The latest version of the dress flow
er is much more delicate and fantastic
than the ordinary artificial article of
silk or velvet. A poppy, mammoth in
size, is made of flaming geOrgette, the
petals unwired. with cut edges. Large,
snowy water lilies are formed of some
sheer stuff and have centers and
stamens Of silver, tipped with rhine
stones. Some of the lOveliest flow
ers, suitable for trimming evening
gowns, are made of feathers, crisp but
fine in texture, clipped into shape
The edges are tipped with frosty sill
yer and the ends and centerS with
tiny rhinestOnes. These, in delicate
cOlOrs. are most engaging, and in
white with a touch Of crystal and
metal. Stiff conventional boutOnniereS
Of metal, gilt or silver. are still very
smart The latest and most intri-
guing ornament for the coat lapel is O
small doll face of hand-painted silk
and papier-mache These little heads
are rugged out in the newest millinery.
Some have even the latest thing In
face wells.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
London Milliners Try
Out New Ideas in Hats

London women have become tired
Of the cloche hat, which has been in
vogue for a considerable time. and
have been casting about for a change
in STYLE. writes a London fashion
correspondent.
Interesting changes hit on by fash
ionable milIiners are the "brigand''
and the "broncho." The first named
is a model worn well down on the
forehead with a sharply upturned
brim. The broncho. a cowboy hat.
has its brim turned up at the back
and a little at the side. Both styles
are made in felt or velvet. and both
are additionally attractive with self
cOlOred ribbon trimming.
up at the back and down in front"
is the style of another model. made
of netersham ribbon. Still another is
made of straw-edged duvetyn. and an
other Of duvetyn and satin. Mulberry
and wine colors are coming into more
use. and most hats carry jeweled pin
for ornament.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Slender Silhouette Is
Still Favored BY Many

The flare that calls attention to it
self when the wenrer Of the frock is
in motion is a new detail that has a
special significance as indicating that
designers are apparently trying TO
compromise between the exaggerated
effects that appeared in models of the
early season and the slender silhou-
cite which women are reluctant to
give up.
II is quite noticeable in the latest
frocks created for mid-season wear
that the flare is a far more subtle
thing than it was in its first state,
and that in its present version ii
lends itself to the graceful lines of
the new silhouette, which defines the
natural figure without accentuating
any one particular line.
Apparently there is no hard and
fast rule applying to the exact position
of the flare. 1t may take its position
directly i'll the front of the frock, it
may appear at both sides or only
one, and it may even be placed in the
center of the back. suggesting a line
reminiscent of the days of the hustle
gown.
One Of its most satisfactory YER
sions is shown in dull rose tweed,
with the flare introduced in stitched
sleeves inserted at each side.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Urban League High Spots

The National Urban League, of ma
tonal philanthropic and cooperative
declensions, has Just closed its annual
meeting, which was held this year in
New York City, with representation
from its own staff, and allied workers,
from the principal points in the coun-
try where. by reason Of heavy Negro
population. the ever-present social
questions of inter-racial relationships
call for solvents in the way of money,
sympathetic understanding, and intelli-
sent cooperation
The National Urban League is a
highly and efficiently organized asso-
cation, with such competents as Eu-
gene Kinckle Jones, Charles 5. John
sun. and T. Arnold Hill, nationally
known colored gentlemen, in charge OF
il principal departments. This year 5
conference was notable for the follow
ing reasons: Cd The contribution OF
Forester B. Washington, of the Arm
strong Association, Philadelphia; (Z)
The marked interest and participation
q white cooperators; 90 The tribute
paid to New York City, as being fore
most in welfare work among Negroes;
and (4) The surprising and ill-timed
announcement of mediator of the
New York Department Of Labor that
Negroes should seize every opportu-
nifty to become strike-breakers.
Upon the last two points, we ven
ture the following comments: New
York City, with its high grade of ef-
hciency, is probably foremost in its
municipal oversight of all races. It IS
no unusual disclosure that Negroes are
receiving more aid from New York
than from any other city. So are the
The broad ax., 1926-02-13

Italians, the Germans. the Creeks -.
Armenians, and every other eroun
which essays to live and grow n
Americas greatest cosmopolitan citv
where finance and efficiency have made
color but a mere incidental to partici-
pate in the benefces OF the peoples'
government.
Many will question Mr. Portenar's
suggestion that the Negro become a
strike breaker at every opportunity
The opportunity Of East St. Louis
which cost SO lives, is zoo unfavorably
remembered to convince the race Of
this urge. Too, the Western Ken
lucky mining districts are still partially
paralyzed from the sudden color con-
fict Of strike-breaking methods. Prop
er training and persuasive force from
within are most generally to be pre-
ierred to sudden labor evolutions. The
trend Of industrial equality is more and
more noticeable each year. Neither
strikes nor strikebreaking, per Sc, have
any justihable place in American in
dustry. On tbs other hand, any man
has the right, Individually or collective
~, TO sell his labor at a price accept
able to him and his group.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
MuHs and Cuffs

Muffs and cuffs are so much alike
today as to be almost indistinguish-
able The new evening coats worn
Mt recent first NIGHTS have cuffs Of
white fox or erm!ne extending from
thumb tip to elbow and so wide as
to allow plenty Of room for both
hands to he slipped within them. Fur
collars are so wide that they would
protect a giraffe if turned up to the
fullest extent
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
More Sin1plifcotion

The good work Of simplifcation con-
tinues. Shovels have been simpliied
from 223 sizes to 127, with a total
elimination Of 1000 varieties. The
tack people have said, "me. too" They
have reduced the sizes and varieties
from 4S5 to lis. They have reduced
packing units from 423 to 127.-Good
Hardware
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
WILL BIZ ENTERTAINED

The Joint Building Association Of
U.B.F. & SM.T, Of which ]. B.
Street is president, will be entertained
with a musical and literary program
on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14th, at
Bailey's Hall. 1888 State ST., at 3 P. NJ.
The program is under the supervision
OF Mrs. VI S Rogers, chairman.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Got Rock of Critic

An actor who had been persistent
~ ridiculed by newspaper dramatic
critic, met the critic at social func-
ton. do you read my criticismS?
the writer ventured 10 ask. Yes"
replied the actor You see am a
late riser. and when | buy my paper
yours is usually the one left on the
news stand"
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Destructive Tourists

Tourists are responsible for the de-
struction Of many Of our young trees,
says a state forester 'AutomObil-
ists," he says, "dig up young conifers
for transplanting and usually carry
them with roots exposed for great
distances. expecting them TO take root
and grow. Most of them die The
practice should stop"
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Old Suiss Cheeses

A peculiar bridal or marriage Gus
tom which prevails in some parts Of
Switzerland is presenting the couple
with register cheese On this
cheese dates of the marriage, births
and deaths are recorded. Many per-
sons own cheese records that are 200
years old. A country squire living
near Gessenay has one dated 1860.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
More Pep" Say Democrats

More rep, Say Democrats
Following a unity" meeting in
Washington, at which Democratic
leadership shook hands with itself and
pledged new day for the party, it has
been announced that the Democrats
want a militant party, full of initiative
and ready to promulgate some new
Jumps" for the party Of Wilson
4 BRYAN. Colonel House, Pat Harrison
and other ardent "Jeffersonians." This
would be savory news if the militarism
were headed in the right direction.
For instance, just the other day when
IVY leading editors Of the great news
papers Of Alabama, Florida, Georgia
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
and Tennessee, held an educational
conference at Vanderbilt University
ior the purpose Of aiding the advance
ment Of schools, it would have been a
laudable step forward if the national
Democratic party had given them a
mandate to make a record Of the gross
discrimination in the salaries, terms.
equipment, courses, and appropriations
for the Negro schools Of the states
represented If the Democratic party
would become militant in real national
advancement, the educational side Of
large bloc of its population, now per-
ishing from educational neglect, would
have been worthy Of consideration.
Another thing which the Democratic
party might do, along the line of party
militarism, would be to make its gov
ernors and state ofhciary cultivate some
serious regard for the U. S. Constitu-
ton. Such precept would, the other
day, have saved the state Of Kentucky
the expenses Of sending 1000 troops to
Lexington to prevent the possible
lynching Of Negro prisoner, on trial
for murder.
These 'tacks," however, probably
do not represent the kind Of militarism
which the Democratic party seeks,
else its leadership would not so loudly
hale with delight the announcement Of
Governor Richie Of Maryland, who
seeks a third term as governor. Mr..
Richie has already laid his cards upon
the table, declaring for states rights
and that a mans conscience, in the
Democratic territory, shall take prec
edence over the Thirteenth, Four
tenth and Fifteenth amendments Of
the U. S. Constitution This is IN
doubtedly the type Of militarism which
the Democratic party seeks-a type
which is already partially in vogue
everywhere a grandfather" clause has
been passed BY state legislature. And
vet there are not a few Negro Demo
Gratis who become allies with the party
which keeps their brethren far, far
away from the polls Says the Balti-
more Sun, a Democratic paper: What
the harmony-seeking Democrats do
not seem to realize is that the need Of
the Democratic party is a better under
standing between its leaders and the
people WHO VOTE at the polls"
He who runs NAV read.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Not AIUUoys an Island

England is actually a part of the
European cOntinent-ihat is, it is a
part Of the continental shelf The
English channel and the North sea
are merely depresslOns which were
filled in many centuries ago. Orig
inally, England was actually connect
ed with the mainland.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
ThunderstoTn1s

The British meteorological office has
collected much data on thunderstorIns,
and in its recent report stated that
thunderstorms occur about once In ten
years at the poles. In Java, on the
other hand, they occur on an average
of 223 days of the year. About 16,oOO.-
OOG occur annually throughout the
world.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Remembered All the Aunts

A little girl who had had diphtheria
was much impressed with the word
"anti-toxin." One evening when she
was recovering she knelt at her moth
er's knee, as was her custom. to say
her prayer. At the end Of it she pc
ttioned: God bless Auntie Betty
and Auntie Grace and Auntie Marga-
ret-and God bless Auntie Toxin, too"
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Appreciation of Merit

i think that. however a thoughtful
man may suffer from the defects and
absurdities of his company, he cannot
without affectation deny to any set OF
men and women a sensibility to ex-
traordinary merit. The coarse and friv-
olOus have an instinct of superiority,
If they have not a sympathy, and hon
or it in their blind and capricious way
with sincere Emerson.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
can Dressed Up"

Glad rags" means holiday attire
Sunday clothes. This expression grew
up when glad" still nad the old mean
ing of bright, flashy or gay in color
rags" in this expression, Of course
is used in the jocular sense of any
Exchange.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Boulevard Traffic

The secretary of the national con-
ference on street and highway safety
says that the boulevard system Is
simply another name for arterIal
highways. In some cities they are
known as hiEh-speed highways where
the rate of speed up 10 81 miles per
hour is permitted and the highway Is
controlled by traffic police or auto
matte signal devices.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
ssBIock OK" Superstition

In the olden days a black OK was
sacrificed to Pluto. the internal god.
as a white was to Jupiter. Hence
black OK came to signify misfortune,
sorrow or adversely. To have the
black OK tread ON ones foot, means
to be visited by death, or to know the
meaning Of sorrow.-Pathfnder Maya
zine
The broad ax., 1926-02-13

Come quick, my house Is on fire"
feminine voice told London firemen,
Engines and ladder wagons rushed to
the address given TO find a dolls house,
standing in garden, in ashes. The
tiny owner, finding her playhouse in
flames. had called the department.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Won't Face the Music

"You'd better be al home when
heaven comes to see YOU" the preach
er said to Brother Williams "Not me r.
he replied. EFF ! knows fer sho' it's
comm, III be under de bed or half
ways up de chinbly. Darn be nobody
homer Y
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Diamond Cutting Old Art

The Chinese claim to have been the
first to discover a means of cutting dia-
monds, but some authorities believe
the Indians practiced the art earlier
Pliny mentions that diamonds were
polished by the Romans in his day
with the aid of emery.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Good Cleansing Material

To clean guitars. violins. etc. mix
equal quantities Of IinSeed oil, turpen-
tine and water Shake well to form
an emulsion or cream. Rub the In
strument with a cloth dampened in
this cream, wipe dry and polish with
q wooden cloth. chamois or velveteen.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
8. Good Mornin', Judge

M hat Is troubling the minds OF not a
few District Of Columbia barristers. as
well as some in points farther distant.
IS whether or not. as a successor OF
the late Robert H. Terrell, the glad
some or sorrowful greeting. as the case
may be. Of Good Mornin', Judge
may be fired at the mover the Bar OF
the Municipal Court at ten "A. NJ. each
business day. Judge Terrell was a
just and learned jurist And, besides
having these essential qualifications he
was SO popular that he was more than
able to weather the vocal storms of
protest created by a thimbleful Of dis
senters, triumphantly remaining on the
bench through the Wilson, Harding
and into the Coolidge administrations.
Now, however. the candidacy OF
would-be successors is drawing ma
tional attention. chiefly because Of the
personalities. abilities. education and
experience Of the leading applicants.
and also, because Of the devastating
methods said to be i'll vogue BY divers
factions who are trying to build up
their own house with planks torn out
Of the house Of the other fellow. In
the fast and furious advocacy OF vari-
Gus candidates. charges and counter
charges, it is said, are being given
airs" and destructionists are busy
trying to put brakes on any one who
gets out in front too far. To add to the
chaos, far-seeing attorneys in the
States. noting the disorder in this
Good Mornin', Judge race, are
ready to invade the District Of Column
bia, backed by money, votes, and in
Auence. Hence, it is not impossible
that some dark horse may crowd out
the capital city favorites
The sad bareback in the whole al
fair. however, is the fact that caucus
and coalition are still being treated by
our people as utter strangers. Orderly
organization and brotherhood would
make it easy for us to say Good
Mornin, Judge" to one OF our own;
but this multiple formation, in utter
disregard to the Let him who is with
out sin cast the first stone" precept OF
old. is not all conducive to racial prog
ress. 1t is to be ardently hoped that
the judicial tempest will subside and
that the present situation may evolve
into one OF genuine brotherhood,
coupled with the desire for intraraclal
peace, unity, cohesion. and broadmind-
edness, with charity for all and malice
towards none he1, maybe. the Race
can supply Judge Terrell's successor.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
1. New Virgin Islands Report

Now that distinguished members OF
the Virgin Islands Colonial Council
have appeared before the House Com
mittee on Insular Affairs in support OF
the Davila Bill, which seeks to estab-
lisb full civil government in the Virgin
Islands. now under Naval supervision,
of particular interest is the report OF
Rufus S. Tucker on Economic Con-
ditions OF the Virgin Islands, known
as Senate Document No. II, Goth Con-
press. First Session Mr.. fuckers re-
port. which was first submitted to the
Secretary OF the Treasury, shows that
the population Of the Virgin Islands
has steadily decreased since 1870, when
il was nearly 10000, down to approx
mately $4,000. OF this total, IA per
cent is white, 749 Negro, and rs
mixed.
Under American standards Of living,
which are gradually becoming felt IN
the Islands. the death rate is declining.
Along with this favorable gesture goes
the fact that illiteracy is also declining
and that natives are permanently i'm
b;b;ng the ambitious and progress OF
America. The disheartening feature
Of the report-and, in fact the same as
The broad ax., 1926-02-13

There is ut least one man of your
acquaintance who can convince you
YOU are wrong Just by saying So
Sparatanhurg (S. % Herald.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Odd. BUT Interesting

All during the testimony he hardly
moved in his chair. For the most OF
the time he rested his head on his
chin.-Fort Worth Telegram.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
In Moderation

Enjoy the pleasures of life when you
have a chance, or when you get ready
70 enjoy them you may find them miss
ing ,hange.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13

was disclosed by the all-colored COM
mission which President Coolidge sent
to the Islands in 1924-is the economic
decline, and the decreasing opportunity
to earn and live. In one year exporta-
ton OF sugar fell from 100000. to
lZ,OOO,OO0 pounds; while in 1924 sugar
expectation dropped to 4,764,490
pounds. Cotton and cottonseed also
tell in weight and value. Cattle dropped
IN export value from $69,0o3 to S42, 40
from 1910 to 1924. On the other hand,
importations rose steadily. causing a
financial drain on the Virgin Islands
and silently aiding the trend Of in
activity 50 prevalent in the Islands.
Surely, Yankee business sense and
administration are needed to lift the
Virgin Islands out Of the slough OF
dependency; and to combat the loss
OF its bay rum and other industries.
Here is a group Of peaceful little Isl
lands, Of which the U.SA. is now the
Fatherland, and which can be Of in
estimable help to itself. And whether
or net Congress enacts the proposed
Davila measure, It IS to be hoped that
the Virgin Islands area may again BE
aided to economic independence. when
by its own brains and labor it may util-
lie natural resources plus American
inventions and instrumentalities and
become an asset-not liability.
The broad ax., 1926-02-13
Void of Sunshine

There is no record that any one
ever, saw the sun shine on Agattu is
land II iits western Aleuiians