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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-05
FOR SALE.

good Groom cottage in Lewis
burg for 100000.
Nine shares of stock of Bank OF
Lewisburg for $36S.O0.
100 Acres near Hughart A splen-
did blue grass farm that l don't have
10 describe to sell for 100000.
Owner going to Florida.
100 Acres near Organ Cave. The
Leonard Williams home, brick house
and barn, on road, corn, hay, straw,
and fruit all thrown in--S13,O0O.00.
Buy at once if you want good farm
and nice home. The Land Bark will
lend YOU 100000 on this.
800 Acres of timber land three
miles from Anderson, belonging &c
Mr.. r. NJ. Burdette, for $500 per
acre-if sold at once.
About no Acres, splendid home
and farm near Rainelle, for $4,000
per acre. If YOU want good home
here it is.
II. A. MURRILL,
Bank Of Lewisburg Building.
Lewisburg, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-05
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONJN,c
SION OF WEST VIRGINIA
Capitol Building Char,es,o

THE PUBLIC SERVICE CoNJN,c
SION OF WEST VIRGINIA
Capitol Building, Charleston
"A meeting Of the Public Sarv;oo
Commission of West Virginia. held
on the 20th day Of August, A, D,
1919"
Case No. 921.
Meadow Bluff Mutual Telephone Co
Application to change rates.
Whereas. application has this dav
been filed by the Meadow Bluff Nh
tual Telephone Company for authOri-
ty 10 change its rates, it is ordered
that leave be granted to any one in
terested to file objection thereto be-
fore the Commission at any time on
or before the 23rd day of September,
1919, and this matter be set down
for hearing at a meeting of the Com
mission to be held at its Offices in
the Capitol Building in the City Of
Charleston on the 23rd day of Sep
TENDER, 1919, at two o'clock p. NJ.
at which time anyone may appear
and make such objections thereto as
may be deemed proper.
It is further ordered that the ap-
pNcant puDllSh copy OF this order
once each week for four successive
weeks in two newspapers OF cppC-
site politics, if such there be, and Of
general circulation in the county or
counties affected by the proposed
grange in rates; and said applicant
shall also mail to, or serve on. each
of its subscribers affected thereby
at least fifteen days PRIOR to the said
23rd day Of September. 1919. writ
ten notice in the form prescribed by
the Commission. showing that it has
applied to the Public Service Com
mission for authority to change its
rtes. the rates proposed to be charged
AMI the time and place Of such hear
ing; making due return thereof 10
this commission.
A copy teste:
29-4t r. B. BERNHEIM, Sec'y.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-05
FOR SALE.

will sell, on terms to suit pur-
chaser and at the right price, the fol-
lowing:
l Fricll saw mill outfit, S h. p. boil
er and engine with mill, cut off,
betting. saws, etc. Good as new.
l Geiser boiler and engine, 35 b. p.
Good as new.
Good condition.
l Frick boiler and engine, Is h. p.
l Fench & Dromwold saw mill COM
plete.
l Metal frame, force feed, dimension
saw mill.
A lot of shafting, pulleys. etc.
Logging trucks.
A lot Of 12-pound steel rail.
Also the following Farms-in cult
vatiOn:
l Farm of 40 acres.
l Farm of rs acres.
l Farm of 100 acres.
l Farm of 80 acres.
125 acres of coal and timber land.
Twill be glad to show any of this
property and will name a price that
Will be interesting. If
w. B. JONES.
Meadow Bluff, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-05
PUBLIC SALE.

Al my residence in RAIDERS Val
ley. l will sell all my personal pro-
perry on
Monday, Sept. Goth. 1919.
Good work Horses-6 and yrs.
old,
Mich Cows,
Yearling Heifers,
Calves-heifers,
% Young Ewes,
] Hampshire Buck,
z Sows-will farrow by day OF sale,
one a fine brood SOW, purebred
Poland-China,
Hogs that will weigh about $50
pounds each,
! Two-horse Studebaker Wagon,
! Good Buggy.
l Two-horse (Oliver) Cultivator,
l Oliver Chilled Pillow, No. 40.
l Set Heavy Work Harness,
l Pair Single Buggy Hrrness,
Eight acres shocked Corn, some
Wheat.
l Pair Spreaders.
Good Cooking Range (Kalamazoo)
Kitchen Cabinet CHoosier),
l Extension Dining Table,
emma Cabinet, Heating Stoves,
Chairs. Dressers, and Wash Stands.
Leather Couch, Chiffonaire, Cot,
Steads, Springs, Folding Cot,
Churn.
40 Chickens, and lot of other things
too tedious to mention.
Terms will be made known on day
OF sale. Sale begins at $3.50 a. m,
rain or shine.
5-4t A. S. STEPHENSON.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-05
NOTICE
FOR SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE.

To Howard Ellis and Blanch Els
his wife,
You will take notice that on the
18th day of September, 1919, | Will
move the Circuit Court Of Green
brier county, West Virginia, to ap-
point S. P. Preston as trustee j" inc
room and stead of John A. Preston
now deceased, trustee in certain
deed of trust executed by you on INC
9th day of March, 1910, securing
debt due the undersigned amounting
to 10000 and interest, and recor",
ed in the office of the Clerk OF u.
Greenbricr County Court in lrus,
Deed Book No. 10, at page 49, a;.'
you may attend if you wish so 10 W.
Respectfully.
BANK OF GREENBRlEK.
S-22-4t Lewisburg, ". va
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-05
Sept. sgt

LUMBER WANTED-If you have
lumber of any kind write me. The
Reese-Sheriff Lumbr Co, Williams
port, Pa, need anything you have in
the timber line. LEM c. HANNA.
Renick. w. Va. II.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-09-05

FOR SALE.-The S. NJ. Curry
farm near Fort Spring Of &c acres;
Groom house. So K 40 barn, good
thrifty orchard. A splendid blue
grass farm for $.,SOO.0O. Will sell
right if at once. II. A. MURRILL.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
AT SHELLPOT PARK

Though boih the Henry & Young
Amusement Co., which operates the
park and the Wilmington q Phlladel-
phia Traction Co.. which operates the
trolley line have been l8borlng under
difficulties all arrangements have been
completed for opening The park on Me
.morlal Day az usual and TO furnish the
public with the necessary trolley ser
vice. The park is in better condition
than u ever was before and II Is pro
Nided with more amusemenls.
IL Is worth a visit 20 the park 90
see the immense improvements which
ere being made 10 the road in froni
.of The popular amusement place and 10
was these Improvements which caused
$50 much anxiety. The road has been
raised at least seven feet above the old
level In order TO cut down Penny lIill
so that the old entrance 90 the tpark
Is gone. The line OF the traction COM
pany has been moved TO the middle Of
the road.
The park Will be handled in the same
manner in which 80 has always been
and there will be more amusemenis
than eyer before offered. It Will be
open as usual on Memorial Day and
the public will find 81 bigger and bet
ter than last year. The dancing pa
vilion will offef the same excellent en-
tertainmeni and the Family Theatre
viii offer the same chdice vaudeville
which 10 offered last year when an
previous records I'm that line were
broken. There VIII he excellent music
and all OF the big riding devices are IN
splendid order and have been made 20
look like new.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
TEMPLE OF truth
ELECTION Meeting
David Sncller burg Elected
President of West Side
Congregation
VOTE THE RABBI
SALARY INCREASE

Plans for greater and more extended
activities 1or the Temple Of Truth were
made at meeting Of the congregation
yesterday morning. The report show
ed that the plea made by the rabbi for
increased voluntary subscriptions to
meet the large expense necessary for
the new work, was meeting with a
most gratifying response, more than
1920 being already pledged, and al
most as much as this being assured.
Rabbi RFabinowitz reported that a
professional choir was already in pro-
cess OF formation and would be COM
pleted in time 10 prepare for the high
holidays. He also reported that a staff
OF teachers for the Sunday school was
being engaged. there being but one va
c3ncy now TO MI.
In appreciation Of his services and
efforts in behalf OF the temple, Rabbi
Rabinowitz was granted, by unanimous
vote, a very substantial increase in sal
AIRY, 30 take effect next month. which
marks The beginning Of the fourth year
OF his incumbency Of that oflcc at the
temple.
The election OF officers was held, the
following being elected by acclamat'0n: i
President, David SnellenbuTg; vice
president, Dr. 4. Goberman: treasurer,
Charles Tophs; secretary. Isadore
Reese.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
IdeaIism Ought to Begin al Home
IRON The Ne " York SUM-

How much suffering has been caused
already TO civfl war veterans and 20
their wives and children OF our dead
in the present war by President VII
sons delay IN calling Congress into
session only The sufferers can tell.
How much Inconvenience and distress
and starvation and perhaps death that
same derelictlon OF. manifest duty Will
occasion 70 the nations dependents
during the months 20 come can be told
only when May IS over and June IS
past; the details OF the dire total will
never be known except 20 the sufferers.
The figures OF The chairman Of the
Appropriations Commlttee are partly
indicative. ON the FIRST Of May 10000
allowance checks 10 soldiers depend
ents were held up for want OF funds.
These 10000 checks involved about
Si3,0O,OO0. a week hence GO0oOO more
checks for May, amounting 90 SiiJO0.-
900. viii be withheld from the war
risk insurance benenciaries because the
President did not md 70 advantageous
TO his League Of Nations contrivlngs
that the Congress should be earlier in
session. About $500 civil war pen
sioners have been kept out OF their
overdue money, aggrcgating s3OOO0O0.
for the same reason
Even when the deficiency bin which
was reported and rushed through the
House on Thursday has passed the SEN
a.e il must await the approval OF a
President three thousand miles away
on a self-appointed mission based on a
self-determihed idealism. These 1926
Evening journal., 1919-05-26

900 dependents Of the government. and
all those sufferers who are In turn de-
pendent on the l.325.00O. must face the
misery thus brought upon them be-
cause President Wilson's time and
mind are occupied with other affairs
than those entrusted 10 him by the
Constitution.
We doubt II the defrauded depend
onts OF the Government Of the United
siales will md surcease Of wretched.
ness in the assurance which President
Wilson gave them when he sailed away
from his appointed duties. lie told
them Then IN advance that he realized
lhe great inoonyeniences that would at
tend his leaving the country. but be-
lieved K his paramount duty 20 risk
these Inconvenience. i'm order 10 pro-
mote the great ideals\Of world reor-
ganization and reform for which Amer
lea had siriycn.
There are ideals OF home duty alsol
In considering the extremely unpleas-
ant subject OF the responsibility which
Mr.. Wilson has incurred by his choice
OF a field for idealism IL will give lit
tle comfort TO the hungry. destitute
and yariously miserable i.325OOO 90 re-
fleet that the Inconvenience 10 which
The President referred so feelingly at
The time when he deserted his Official
post are an falling on them and not
at an on him.
lt does not seem a fair division. how
ever beautifully phrssed IN his talk
about the pursuit OF ideals in another
hemisphere.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
SERGEANT SCOTT In
ROLE OF RESCUER

Among'the first rescuers to reach the
burning Steamship Virginia of Smiths
Point, in the Chesapeake Bay. when
That vessel was burned on Saturday
morning was First Glass Sergeant Rob
ert ID. Scott. sou Of Mr. and Mrs r.
w. Scott OF No. 9O9 Orange street, this
city. Sergeant Scott was in state
room with Lieutenant Commander
George V. Yawes OF Brooklyn, y. Y,
and when aroused at the call Of dis
tress. the two men directed the lower
Ing Of the lifeboats from the steamship
Florida on which they were passengers.
Scott said that he thought at
least 20 persons were lost when the two
lifebOats capsized.
sergeant Scott also said he felt sure
the burning vessel was set a0re.
NSO strongly was ] convinced Of this
that / refused TO permit any OF the crew
OF the Virginia 20 assist in getting
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
news HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW CASTLE.
James B. I1ance is Elected
Member of Trustees OF
III Commons
NEXT THURSDAY is
ASCENSION DAY
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Del, May 2S.-semi-
mole Tribe, No. 40, l. o. II. NJ, will adopt
several pale faces at the meeting this
evening.
The Junior Auxiliary Of Emmanuel
Church will meet in the parish house
this evening.
The Ladies' Aid OF the Baptist Church
cleared about $50 at the bake on sat
urday.
Leslie Cramer received the $50 LIB
erty Bond presented by the New Castle
baseball team on Saturday evening.
james b. Hance was elected a MEM
Der OF the Trustees OF the Commons TO
tlll the vacancy caused by the death OF
his brother, John NJ Hance.
On Thursday, which will be Ascen-
sion Day there will be morning prayer
and holy communion in Emmanuel
Episcopal Church at $50 O'Clock. At :
o'clock there will be childrcn's ser
vice.
All O'Clock yesierd5y afternoon the
children had "a May procession in St.
Peter's~A-C. Church.
The many friends Of James Taylor
will be glad 10 hear OF his safe arrival
from overseas. John +. Taylor received
a telegram yesterday Of his arrival at
Newport News on saturday.
Lieutenant John B. Hin. chaplain of
The iOith Engineers, arrived In New
York last week Lieutenant llill was
formerly pastor Of The Baptist Church.
Quite number Of the New Castle
boys who are in the navy were at home
for The weekend. William McClain
was at home for the first time since
January, Joseph Reybold and George
BrattOn were also here,
The J0nquil Club Will give a dance
on Thursday evening in the opera
House. The music will be under the di-
rectiOn Of George Madden.
Harvey Newlove. OF Wilmington spent
yesterday with relatives and friends
here.
Eugene Morris, a respected colored
man, aged 81 years. Gied here yester-
day. The funeral will take place from
the residence Of his sister. Mrs. Mary
Washington. No. 30 West Fourth street.
on Tuesday evening. Interment will be
made at Middletown.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26

Search the Want Ads for sood values
n apartments and country estates.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
REOPEN SPRINGS
PARK ON HOLIDAY

The Henry & Young Amusement Co.
has made all arrangements for the
opening Of BraRdyNYine springs Park on
MemrOhl Day as usual The big park IS
in the same excellent condition in which
81 has always been kept and no effort
has been spared 10 make the famous
old resort attractive 10 is expected
that considerable numbcr Of excur-
sions will visit the place this year. now
that the war ban is likely 90 be taken
Off excursions.
Not only does The ride furnish a pleas
ure trip, but there is plenty Of amuse-
ment in the park when The end OF the
trolley ride IS reached. Brandy1vine
Springs Park has a place i'm the affec-
lions OF amusement loving people in
Wilmington, which cannot be changed
and the park will this year be made
more attractive than ever and plenty OF
wholesome amusement viii be fur
nished
Evening journal., 1919-05-26

her brother and die whereabouts Of
the man therefore continue a mystery.
Sweeney. who had been III for some
time, left his home Thursday afternoon.
saying that he was going for a walk.
but did not return. Mrs. sullivan
has notified the police. and they are
working on the case sweeney Is de-
scribed 9s a slim man. 40 years OF age
and about > feet Z or > inches in height
When he disappeared he was wearing
dark clothes. dark shoes and derby
hat.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
THIS DROWNED MAN
NOT JOHN SWEENEY

Mrs. Patrick sullivan. OF No. 90I
Church street, sister of John Sweeney.
who was reported as missing from mis-
homo here last week. returned from
Marcus Hook Yesterday where she
viewed the hody OF The man who was
found In the river there. Mrs. Sullivan
failed to identify the body as that OF
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
LEARNS TO READ
AT AGE OF 6S YEARS

Although Gs years old. John sccncy.
a former slave. is taking his nrst
reading lessons. John is ianitor OF The
Evening Journal building and at any
time may be seen studying from his
primer. lie often stops an unsuspect-
ing passerby and asks for help with
a particular obstinate word. John first
decided 10 study when he heard Bishop
iiuicy declare il was never TOO late
TO learn"
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
High Class
SKIRTS
LIS & 2.96


Just in time for
Decoration Day to
buy that new wash
skirt al half of what
you'd have to pay
elsewhere. Perfectly
tailored; trimmed
with fine large but
tons. Regular and
extra sizes.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
Latest Sport
SKIRTS

Newest silk or
wash materials, fash
ioned in the latest
models and you'll
wonder how we can
sell them at Il Q6
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
NetU Silk
WAISTS
at 2.96

Included in the
assortment are beau
tifully beaded, frill-
ed, lace trimmed and
tailored ones in flesh,
white, maize, French
blue, bisque, etc,
ETC., all sizes.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26

Commander Yawes' automobile out OF
the Florida upon arrival at Baltimore
saturday" he declaNd.
The Virginia was built by the Har-
Ian e IIOllingsworth Corporation here
In 1905.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26
CHESTER sW.DIER nnomNs.

CHESTER, Maye6.-privaic Joseph r.
Ryan. formerly OF Company y. iiiih
Infantry, Iron Division. was drowned
last night in the Delaware river of this
city, when the canoe in which ne and
TWO companions were padding cap
sized
Evening journal., 1919-05-26

positions through the Want Ads. o.,
this week.
Evening journal., 1919-05-26

Metal worker. factory hands and me-
chanics will find the Want Ads the
shortest route TO good positions.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-26
WASHINGTON ADMITS
MEXICAN SITUATION
is EXCEEDINGLY GRAVE
tBy the Associated Press

Washington, NOV. 26~The Mexican
problem was before the Presidents
cabinet again this morning. The
strained relations between the United
States and Mexico occasioned by the
VIM. O. jenkins case is receiving the
,erious considera, OF all Official
Washington and in case Of an unfavOr-
able turn of events in Mexico City the
state, war and navy departments are
prepared to deal with any emergency,
The state department still has re-
ceived no reply to the note to T.
( arrdnZa government demanding the
Immediate release of Jenkins. consular
agent at Puebla, held in prison on
the charge of collision with ba
who kidnapped and held him for $780,
0 . ransom.
Investigation of Jenkins record by
agents of the state department had
disclosed no ground for he charges
brought by the Mexican authorities IL
was stated yesterday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-26
LADIES FREE" NO
EXCUSE FROM WAR
TAX AT PARTIES

The fellow who escorts his best girl
to an entertain ent where nc adlnls'
iion charge j. paid for women is due
Tor a bump II. war tax. Revenue IN
.pectCr aid today tina. a misundef'
.tanding exists in many cases ahoat
war tax for such an entertainments +,
dance G.. athletic contest. They wish
t., impress upon t.ose in charge that
they are held RESPONSIBLE ior the col
,lection OF the tax. They. cit" an ex-
ample I*, 4 "
IF q man attends dance where
The admis. .on charge Is ST.. he is as
sessed ~ cents in tax, according 10
law II mas been announced tina; Won
en- wiz be admitted free. But the es-
tablished Price of admission, as set
rovth in uAe rG3u.ation Is 81, and tha
w.s.1 an is also asSessable for 10 cents
tax
Suppose the prices are 50 cents yo'
men and u cents FIR w1nen. The
man is taxed 5 cents, bft, contrary to
Il general opinion, the woman Is not
taxed , cents The established price
OF admission In that case Is 90 cents,
and the woman must be charged ,
cents in tax also
1t is suggested that promoters OF en-
tertainments, dances and athletg
events actmain themselves with these
angles to avoid losing money because
OF ignorance over tax regulations. Ar
information desired can be obtained
at the revenue office
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-26
GUARDS AT JOLIET
PRISON FIRE UPON
CREW Of STREET CAR
FAILURE OF MOTORMAN TO STOP
TROLLEY WHILE PRISONERS
WERE BEING TAKEN TO QUAR- |
RY BRINGS vOLLEY or SHOTS. !
lkY the Associated Press J

Joliet, H.. Nov. 26.--(Specialj-
Near panic reigned on north bound
Chicago L. Joliet Electric Railway this
morning at 1880 O'Clock when prison
guards fired at the car in an attempt
to make it sep while prisoners filed
into the quarry.
Mortorman George Mcdonald had
stopped his car for the first detail o.
prisoners 10 march by and claimed
that he had been given signal to 90
ahead. Capt. II. l.. Shotwell in charge
Of the prison detail warned him to
stop and Mcdonald kept his car 60
ing. Shovel fired one shot into tn"
trent of the cart in an endeavOr to
make the car stop, but Mcdonald in
creased speed and passed the prison
line.
Passengers screamed and for time
it was feared they would attempt {,
jump from the car. Conductor II
Mutt quleted the passengers.
Prison officials today are demanding
an investigation OF the affair and
street ear officials say their men are
innocent.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-26
q ~ ~

Miss Elmer Woienhaupt has issued
invita- ions FOR party to be held on
Saturday afternoon az her home nea =.
Grand Ridge In homer OF Miss Helel
T.. Mayo 80 ..'
The county CGristian Endeayor or
ganiza len vii hol1 q meeting and
social next MCnGay evening at the
FIRST Presbyterian Church in this city
a fine musical program has been
planned and an address will be de-
ivered by Clarence c. Hamilton ot
Blutfton, who IL conducting a month
loyalty campaign for the United Chris
ton Endeavor sc cieties. He is a good
speaker and should be enjoyed by the
.udience. At the close Of the eYan
ing social hour will be given. Ill.,
Members OF tile World Wide Guile
of the First Baptist Charch win holt
a regu,a' meeting Friday evening il
the Ialicrs O. the church, A suppei
will be served at $50 followed by ;
missionary program. Everyone takins
,art vii be gowred in costumes repre-
..sentlng some missionary endeavor o
the church Miss Helen Holf will b
1.-The hostess.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-26
NEW LABOR PARTY
DRAFTS PLATFORM
CBv the Ssociate1 Press \


Chicago. Ill.,, Nov. 26.-l eaders OF
Che newly formed labor party of the
United States today began prepare
,i6ns for extending lhe organization
precedent to the, second national cen
VENT II next summer to nominate
candidates for president and vice pres
iden. The convention adjourned l"t
night after completing organization
and adopting a platform Of 81 planFs
Organization of branches of the. Ia.
Dor party already have been begin in
Illinois, Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA, Oregon,
Washington and other states. ''l*'
man Max Hayes of Cleveland, Robert
NJ. Buck CT Chicaga-and other leaders
said they eXpeerh farmers and coop
orative bodies o join.
Among planks written into the plat
form AT the final session We're.
-.For abolition Of United States Se1-
ate.
Repeal of the espionage act, with
abolition OF conscription and secret
treaties and establishment of free
speech. press and aSsemblages.
No ccmpulory military training.
Naturalization of railroad, other ma
ticnal resources and all basic indus
tries,
Adoption of the Plumb plan for the
railroads.
Organization of a league of workers
of all nations and International soil.
uar,iy with Legislation to protect the
workers against foreign made goods
until he solidarity was accomplished