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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-26

"How much have YOU parted with
altogether" Goade inquired.
II have sold nearly thousand
pounds worth Of my belongings, Mr..
Witt confessed with little groan.
My picture will have to go now
Il shouldn't let it," Goade advised
What have you done-sold the
things outright"
"Pawned them,' was the bitter
reply.
Keep the tickets carefully. You
never can tell what may happen. Let
me talk to that young man upstairs.
What on earth would he the use
Of that? You'd only frighten him to
death"
I'D like to hear his story
i've heard it once" Mr.. Witt
groaned, II don't want to hear it
gain. Besides. what's the good?'
Look here" Goade begged. fetch
him down. Let him think I'm an old
friend of the family. Things can't
seem any worse to you than they do
now, can they? Well. give me a
cha nee
81 don't think he'll come" Mr.. Witt
said dnubtfully. He's terrified if the
doorbeil rings
We'll go to him. then" Goade in
SISttV. iSillS
EVENTUALLY. after a little more
persuasion on the latterS part
they did So Mr. Witt led the way up
stairs and opened the door of pleas.
antly furnished bedroom. Its occu.
pant was sprawling in an easy-chair
with his feet upon another. smoking
cigarette. a half-empty tumbler by
his side and decanter and siphon
upon the dressing table. The win
dows were closed. and the room was
fetid with tobacco smoke. The young
mana thin. pale youth with a bad
complexion and weedy figure-spra ng
to his feet and covered back as he
realized the presence of a stranger
He Wore blue serge suit badly ont
Of shape and in need of brushing. lie
had kicked off his shoes and was
sitting in his socks. His linen was
not irreproa BILE.
"Who's this. Mr. Witt" he demand.
ed. "Who've YOU brought here?'
AN old friend Stephen" Mr.. Witt
replied. Hes all right. He's not
giving anything away
What does he want. them" the
young man continued. peevishly.
Goade seated himself on the he'd
thought q IKE to ask YOU a
few questions if Won didn't mind"
he suggested. Il might he able to
help YOU
What sort of questions?"
about the case" Goade answered
bluntlN. What made YOU do ito"
The young man puffed viciously at
his cigarette
John and We're always hard up
he explained. These hanks Starve
us and then expect us to live and
dress like gentlemen / was in debt
so was John. They We're bound to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-26
Electric Shock" Fails.

THE electric shock treatment for
hurrying crops along has failed
say officials of the Department of
Agriculture. and they are not going
to continue experimentation along this
line. A charged wire network was
placed over the ground. high enough
40 that 1t would not interfere with
cultivation. and for hours at a time.
over n period OF three months. the
electricity was turned on.
The power used was about $4,000
volts, and the plants received over ESQ
hours Of electric treatment. bnt - -
GidsA advantage was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-26

mans arrival. the expected letter and
a check for nire hundred pounds.
"How much is it," Hanna ford
called over the hansters.
Nine hundred pounds
Leg it down to the bank. then.
| quick the Young man enioined
eagerly. call at the garage coming
| back and order the car to take me
! to Plymouth There's a moon to-
night, and III get there by four
O'Clock"
| Mr.. Witt brushed himself mocha n.
| ically. put on his hat. picked up his
gloves and stick and made his way.
| silent and ghostlike. through the
| streets of the little market town. He
| was scarcely conscious of the greet
ings he received. of the sympa hetic
chances his appea IA nee provoked. Tie
wrote out an open check and handed
| it across the counter together with
his credit. stated his wishes in brief
words and huttoned mp the pile Of
! notes in his breast pocket. Then he
turned to climb the hill again home
ward. He was brought to standstill
| by the noisy CHATTER of an ancient
motor car and the yapping of
small white dog Mr. Goade. look ing
| a little tired. drew up at the side
of the path.
Young man still with YOU" he
asked
'He is still there" Mr.. Witt &C
knowledsed. I've Just got the money
for him. He's going this afternoon
rs he" Goade murmured under his
breath We'll. get in. Mr.. Witt.
Mr.. Witt mounted the car in silence.
| His half-wistful glance of inquiry to-
ward Goade ELECTED no response.
oil a nv
man do?
1--WE got to call at a garage" Mr..
Witt announced.
What for?"
For car to take the Young ma
down to Plymouth. He hopes they II
get off on Saturday now. They've got
their berths all right. if they can stop
this other fellows mouth.
We'll see about the car presently
Coade said. '''rheres just one word
| want to have with your friend first. y
He's in A nasty temper. MIR. Witt
groaned.
TN humor him all right" Goade
promised.
He pulled up outside the gate and
followed his compa nicn into the house.
The Young man was waiting at the
top Of the staircase.
Have YOU brought the money" he
demanded. Where's the carr"
81 have the money Mr.. Witt AS
sured him. THE car will he here pres
! emily. Mr.. Goade wants ono word
! with YOU
! Blast Mr. Goade," the Young ma n
exclaimed. ancrily. i've no time for
! foolng about with any one. You
! ought to know that"
| II sha mt keep YOU 2 moment.
Goade promised. with spurious good
| humor. Come along down to the sit
! ting room
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HANNAFORD descended the stairs
= with sullen reluctance. Gcade
| waited until he was we'll inside the
room. Then. with his hack to the
door. he advanced toward the chair
into which the Young man had thrown
himself
Hold out your hands" he ordered.
What for"
For these" Goade replied. draw
ing pair Of handouts from his
Hanna ford made dash for the door
hut he was as pulp in his captor :
grasp. With one hand Goade held his
two wrists together. then pushed MIN
hack into his chair
stay there he directed.
who are YOU" the Young ma n
spluttered. What are YOU doing with
those things"
I'm detective officer-pretty we'll
known al Scotland Yard" Goade ac-
knowledged. I'm supposed to he
down here on holiday, hut I'm never
above doing stroke of work when
necessary"
you're betraying my trust" Mr.
Witt cried bitterly. "You accepted
my confidence. You gave me your
word
Goade led him to chair
You sit down. my friend" he en-
| joined. and don't you worry I put
the handouts on him to keep him
quiet, but the only charge I've got
| against him is Of obtaining money
under false pretenses. When we've
got the money back we'll decide how
| to deal with him
But the bank robbery" Mr. Witt
exclaimed
Goade laughed scornfully.
| IL don't know anything about your
| son. Mr.. Witt" he said. II shall know
| more about him presently but az re-
CARDS this young man. he hasn't got
| the pluck to steal an old lady's reti
! Guile. The man who robbed the bank
! and shot the cashier will be arrested
; this afternoon. and | can assure you
he's very different type of person
from this
There was moist CLEAN in Mr.
/ Wits eyes and he was trembling vio-
lently. Goade patted him soOthingly
upon the shoulder.
Look here, Mr.. Witt" he explained
TITS really quite a simple matter
Your sons holiday and this young
mans commenced the day after the
murder and robbery. This was SIM
ply a coincidence. They may have
/ started off to spend a portion of il
| together: that ! don't know. One
newspaper spoke of only two clerks
/ being missing statement which was
afterward contradicted. This young
man Hannaford thought out a very
ingenious scheme. He brought you
the newspap per in case you hadn't seen
! it. and az / gather. confessed that he
and your son had committed the rob-
berry and shot the cashier. They have
neither of them done anything of the
sort. Your son. from all I can hear
Ia a young man In excellent repute.
/ Cor friend who In wearing those hand
! cuffs 40 gracefully had been given no.
! tice by the manager to leave at the
expiration of his holiday. Now are
you getting hold of things. Mr.. Witt
II gets simpler every moment. eh?"
"Oh. it's simple enough" Hannaford
sa2ttass& "U x4H hAAaS came blum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-26

II HE heroic struggle of the ST.
Louis Cardinals to fetch home
the ''Swee; meats" in the Ma
L tional League race. the con
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
CHAUTAUQUA DATES ARE
ANNOUNCED FOR JULY

Belington Chautauqua will be held
July Is, ID, Is, Is, II according to
plans just completed by the local
chautauqua committee and the Red
path Bureau in Columbus. There
will be five days of varied entertain
ment, including two plays, noted
violinist, headline lecturers, children
entertainers and outstanding must
cal companies.
For the first time in the history
Of this chautauqua circuit two dra-
matte productions will be offered.
On chautauqua's second night the
great modern drama, "Smilin' Thru"
will be presented On the fourth
night "Applesauce" now enjoying a
successful run in New York City,
will be the drawing card. Both of
these stories will be enacted by no.
table casts of New York artists.
Lecturers announced for the sea
son include Captain Norman a. Imrie
world student, traveller and construc-
tive humorist; Arthur Walwy
Evans, matte of Wales, discussing
what America Means to Me-" and
DR.. j. G. McMurtry, dean Of Colo
RADIO College.
Musically, chautaqua viii bring the
Jugo-Slav Tamburica Orchestra with
six native players and singers; Irene
Stolofsky, celebrated Polish violinist;
the Glen Wells Company, offering
vocal and dramatic numbers and the
DuMond Serenaders, introducing
five expert vocalists and instrument
alists. &JWI
This is to be a great year for the
youngsters, with Amos Seabury,
clown juggler and comedian, intro
ducing his punch and Judy" perfor-
nance as a special feature on chau-
tauqua's fourth afternoon. On the
following day William Pryor, banjo
list and humorist, will entertain with
his funny songs and stories. He
also will appear in Joy Night pro-
gram with DuMond Serenaders.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
ASSIGNMENT FOR FORT
BENNING OPEN

Colonel B. P. Nicklin, Infantry D. O.
L., Commanding the West Virginia
Recruiting District, Huntington, West
Virginia announces that he has re-
received authority to accept precious
service men for the Infantry, Fort
Benning, Georgia, Fort Benning, is the
largest and most interesting Army
station in United States, the reserva-
ton consists of $4,000 acres.
The largest military school in the
United States is located there.
The value of training received at
Fort Benning during an enlistment is
recognized by all who have served in
the army, regardless of the branch
of service.
To serve in pleasant surroundings
and amoung good companions is worth
while, but to receive training which
will fit one for better position and
higher wages when returning to civil
life makes it also profitable and in
addition furnish food, lodging, cloth
ing and medical attention, these are
all furnished each soldier
Opportunities are offered to learn
the various trades such as mechanics,
electricians plumyers, carpenters, CHI
aufreurs, care Of animals, telegraph
end radio operators, linemen, etc.
Advantage should be taken by ex-
service men of this quota because il
undoubtedly ill be filled rapidly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
1926 STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTIONS

The church workers of West Vir
ginia are meeting this year in three
Regional Conventions, The first one
win be held at Morgantown, May 5,
6, q; the second at Bluefield, May
10, II, II; the third one at Peters
burg, May Ia, Is, and t6. Outstand
ing leaders in religious education
have been secured to address these
Conentions and many specialists
in religious education will assist in
leading the Divisional Conferences
and discussion groups.
Among the leaders are DIR. Arlo
Ayres Brown, President of the Uni
versity of Chattanooga, Chattanooga
Tenn; DR.. Theo F. Herman, Prof. of
Religious Education, Eastern Semin-
airy at Lancaster, Penna.; Eugene T.
Lies, special representative of the
Playground and Recreation Associa-
tion of America with headquarters
in New York City; Miss Elizabeth
McE Shields, Director of Children's
Work, Presbyterian Church u. S.,
Richmond, Virginia; Miss Elsie G.
Rodgers, Director of Children's Work
Penna Council Of Religious Educa-
ton, Philadelphia; Miss Jessie Dell
Crawford, Instructor in Christion
Education Denison University, Gran
vile, Ohio; and in addition, many
other leaders well known to the
church constituency in West Virginia
Each of these conventions will CON
tinue three days and viii be made
up Of general sessions, divisional con
ferences, and special study groups
for workers with children, young
people, adults. The best books and
other helps for church work will be
among the exhibits.
The towns in which the conventions
are held are planning to entertain all
delegates. Pastors, superintendent,
teachers, and workers and membres
in Sunday Schools throughout the
state are urged to register for the
nearest convention.
Further information may be had
from the office of the West Virginia
Council of Religious Education, 1925
Moore Building, Charleston, or from
any of the officers of the local County
Councils Of Religious Education.
Subscribe for The Progressive
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
RIOTERS KILL SIX
in HERRIN, ILLINOIS
Khan and Opposition in Herrin
Once More Flash Guns an Ter
rOr Reigns. Famous Illinois
Town Again Takes Its Toll

HERRIN IL April 49, Six men
are dead as result of renewal Of
Herrin's fractional trouble late today
in connection with the holly contest
ed primary election here. The dead
are:
Harlan Ford, brother Of former
Chief Of Police John Ford
Mack Sizemore, and brother, Ben
Sizemore, both constables.
Deputy Sheriffs Treadway and
Briggs.
Noble Weaver, Deputy Sheriff.
The wounded: John Smith, khan
leader, shot in neck, condition not
serious.
The shooting occurred after the
arrival Of a company Of militia from
Carbonate, called TO curb gun
fight at the garage Of John Smith,
a khan leader in which several hum
dred shots were fired.
The militia found only two men
in the garage, which was the scene
of the earlier shooting. They were
Smith and his brother-in-law, Eu-
gene Vincent. Both were unframed
except for scratches to Smiths face
Smith said he was standing in
front Of his garage talking to two
men in an automobile when another
automobile drove along and a man
who said his name was "Blackie"
Arms, fired shot. Smith ducked,
and the shot passed over his head,
but in ducking he fell and scratched
his face.
Company X, Illinois National
Guard, stationed at Cairo, was ex-
pected to arrive here tonight.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
DADIsMAN THE WINNER

Coach Charles p. Harper and two
contestants, Stanley Dadisman, de-
batter, and Adonis Hunt, orator, rep
resented the Belington High School
in the State District Literary Con-
test at Grafton, Saturday, April 10.
Mr.. Dadisman was the hero of the
day, when he won the debate from
his girl opponents on the question:
Resolved that the United States
should sign the protocol signature Of
the World Court" Mr. Dadisman up
held the negative side Of the ques-
ton in his usual convincing and eff
fective argument.
Mr.. Hunt, who recently went out
for the Grafton did well for his first
appearance and good work is expect
ed of him in the future.
The following high schools were
represented: Elkins, Grafton, New
burg, Rowlesburg, Philippi, Buck
harmon and Belington. The results
were: Grafton, won by Charles Ha-
ven of Elkins, with Leland Arnold Of
Buckhannon, second. Debate, Stan
ley Dadisman, with Miss Sidney
Summerville of Grafton, second. Ex-
temporaneous Speech, Miss Henri
eta Phares of Elkins, with James
Kelley Of Grafton, second. Essay,
won by Miss Eloise Kerr of Grafton,
with Elizabeth Fling of Elkins, sec
ond. The four winners ortheir al
ternates will compete in the State
Literary Contest at Morgantown, on
May 14th, where representatives
from all over the state will take
part.
Belington High School did well at
Grafton and let US hope that Mr..
Dadisman be the state winner at
Morgantown. He is to be congratu-
lated on his winning the debate for
Belington High Sshool: He is SEN
Tor and the president and saluta-
torian Of his class, besides being ac-
tive in many other activities of the
school.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
HOME IMPROVEMENT

We noticed in last weeks issue of
the Progressive that the Kiwanas
Club of this City is holding HOME
IMPROVEMENT CONTEST which
is very important step in the de-
velopment of Civic pride. Undoubt-
eddy, this contest will be beneficial
to our City. However, there are other
factors that are essential in the up
keep of premises.
We know that the Kiwanas Club
should not have to do this; we do
net know whether it is in the pow
err of this Club to do this; but we
believe that since this Organization
is a live and energetic one that it
could start movement to prevent
the running at large of the mulitudes
of dogs and chickens in this City. AS
it is, it is necessary to scrub porches
a dozen times a day in order to keep
them in some decent, respectable
condition. Also it is necessary to
put cages around the flowers if we
are to have any. The place for the
cages is around the chickens.
Civic development demands some
action in regard to the above abuses.
(Signed)
A CITIZEN and TAXPAYER
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
HOW MANY MOONS
IN ONE YEAR

EDITOR PROGRESSIVE - Re-
Gently the above query appeared in
your paper. We have two kinds of
months; calendar and lunar months.
The exact time required for the moon
to circumnavigate the earth is 81
days hours 43, minutes and z 1-2,
seconds. We reckon the Lunar month
at % days. AS there are 1856, days in
one year, Divide 365 by % and you
have 10. From one New moon to a.
mother is % days. There are four
phases of the moon in each month
except one. That may be any of the
twelve months-that is one month
each year will have five phases of
the moon, either New moon, First
quarter, Full moon or last quarter.
Whichever phase occurs first in Jan
uary will occur twice in some one
of the months, This year the last
quarter was on the 7th. of January
and there are "two Last quarters"
in July, We have 10 moons in each
year.
Yours truly,
w. A. Street.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15

bott, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Blackburn
Ware, c. B. Smith, B. E. Snyder, NJ.
A. Strader, G. NJ Turner, G. G. Boy
les, Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Harwood,
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil L. Strader, W.
Ralston Shaw, H. M. Crawford, H.
D. Lowry, Miss Betty Woodfird, Mrs.
C. Owen Smith, Mrs. John H. Bailey,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P Vannoy D. j. Taft,
Frank G. Kittle, Mr.. and Mrs. c. o.
Phillips, Mrs. Bruce Talbot, Mr. and
Mrs. D. Ryan, Harry Mason.
Guests of Belington members
Mrs. D. A. Cross, Mrs. o. j. Wood
ford, Elizabeth Mccoy, Mrs. R. L.
Teter, Mrs. H. B. Shinn, Mrs. C. w.
Sandridge, Mrs. ]. E. Keyser, Mrs.
0. H. Gall, Mrs. M. R. Keyser, Mrs.
T. E. Williamson, Mrs. w. Criss,
Mrs. Fred E. Thompson, Mrs. G. E.
Cain, Mrs. A. B. Spencer, Mrs. How
ard Price, Mrs. 0. @. Baughman,
Mrs. E. A. Barte, Mrs. C. A. Blakes-
lee, Rev. and Mrs. G. D. Griffin, Mrs.
G. W. Shomo, Mrs. J. r. Hickman,
Mrs. S. E. Swick, Mrs. G.. B. Skid
more, Mrs. j. L. Ernest.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15

Patronize our Advertisers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
NOTICE

Belington, W. Va, April -, 1926.
TO All Residents of the City of Be-
lington;
You viii please take notice that it
is a violation Of the City ordinances
to allow chickens and dogs to run at
large within the corporate limits of
the city. Please be governed accor-
dinghy.
By order of the City Council
B.B,ROHRBoUGH, Mayor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
BARREL MAKES GOOD
SMOKEH0USE

There's no ham quite like q hie-
kory smoked ham," say the extension
animal husbandry specialists, Benz +.
Creech and l. B. Boggs, of the West
Virginia College of Agriculture. Many
farmers who have had their meat stor-
ed in salt during the winter months
will be taking it out to hang it up
within the next few weeks and will
want smoke it. This is often neglected
because Of the lack Of smokehouse
or other building in which the meat
can be smoked.
The lack of house, howeer should
not keep any farmer from carrying
out this important operation, they
assert, for all he needs is good
sugar or coffee barrel, two lengths of
old stove pipe and an old piece of tin
roofing, plus little ampition.
A very satisfactory device for
smoking meat can be easily construct
ed with practically no cost at all. The
pipe should be laid in trench or "a
foot below the surface, At the lower
end of the pipe hole two or three
feet square should be dug for fire
box (about two feet deep). If the
pipe laid against hank or on a
slope it will make it easier and re-
quire less digging.
The barrel with both ends removed
should be set over the upper end Of
the pipe and fire built at the low
er end. As soon as the fire has a
good start it should be well covered
with green hickory wood so that the
fire will smother and not blaze, and
then the hole IN which the fire is
should be coered up with a piece Of
tin roofing, or old boards may be
used if they are kept dampened so
that they viii not catch on fire. The
meat may be then be suspended from
strong sticks laid across the top of
the barrel, Care should be used to
see that the pieces do not touch each
other. The barrel should be covered
with piece of heavy canvislarge e.
nough to go down we'll along the
sides so as to retain the smoke and
protect the meat from getting wet
in case of rain.
A piece of closely woven cloth such
as sheeting, calico, ETC., may be tied
oper the barrel instead of the can
vas, and the barrel then covered with
boards so as to drain off the rain. If
no barrel is available, large box
with the top and bottom removed
may be used. Ordinary drain tile
may be used instead of the stove
pipe, if more convenient to obtain.
The meat should be smoked until
nice rich amber color is obtained.
This will require from four to six
Gays depending on the effectiveness
of the smoke and the tightness Of
the barrel or box and the way in
which it is covered.
Green hickory wood is by far the
best for smoking meat, they declare,
but any hardwood may be used; ma
pei, apple, or oak, in the order nam
ed, being preferable. Corn cobs are
not desirable as they burst into
flame too readily and also leave a
carbon deposit on the meat. When
the meat is removed from its winter
packing it should be hung up and
allowed to air for at least twelve
hours, they say, before the smoking
process is started.
As soon as the smoking process
has been completed, the meat should
be wrapped in heavy, clean wrapping
paper and placed in cotton bag that
is insect proof and hung up in cool
dark, dry place until needed for
use
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
CLEMENTS MINE TO WORK

The Salkeld Coal Company nave
at last gotten contract for about
seven cars day, from Cleveland
concern. 1t is reported that the con-
tract will employ about 100 men, and
is good business adjunct for Be
lington and vicinity. Other mines
in this vicinity are running fairly
well and it looks like normal coal
business is in sight.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15
THE GRAND JURY ADJOURNED

The Grand Jurors completed their
work Wednesday noon and adjourned
The Criminal Court will be of short
duration this term, on account Of
many Petit jurymen who are favm-
ers and cannot give the time 18th
out seriously inconveniencing thefa-
selves.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-15

Mayor Bader, of Atlantic City, N
j., visited the site of the Sesqui- Cen
tennial international Exposition in
Philadelphia last week, and like all
"first-time,, visitors was amazed"
at the magnitude of the project and
the progress that has been made in
the erection of the vast buildings.