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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
SEC'Y GLASS WANTS BAN LIFTED,

- Carter Glass, Secretary of the
Treasury, has msdc a trip to the
White House to urge President Will
son 10 suspend, The operation of
wartime prohibition i'm order that
me Federal treasury might not lose
the 100000, 1000 in revenue i'm the
tax on whiskcy now i'm bond.
Secretary Glass is a staunch pro-
hibitionist. He has been brought
to the view that under existing
financial conditions of the Federal
government, however, the revenue
on the whiskey in bonded ware
houses, which will be lost if the
ban remains and diStillers are com
PEELED to export the liquor, should
be obtained if it is legally possible
TO do so. ....
Mr.. Glass was unable to secure
a conference because Of the Prcsi-
dents illness.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
OUR OWN UNITED STATES,

A public speaker recently
pointed out that while the United
States has only six per cent of the
population of the world and ONLY
duceS: P''-
Sixty per cent of the worlds SID
ply of copper. p
Forty per cent of the worlds
Fifty per cent of the worlds sup
Sixty per cent of the worlds sup-
ply OF aluminium.
Sixty per cent of the worlds SUD-
Seventy-five per cent of the
worlds supply of corn.
Sixty per cent of the worlds SUD-
ply of cotton.
Forty per cent of the worlds
supply. of silver.
Flrty-two per cent of the worlds
supply of coal. " y"
Forty per cent of the worlds sup-
ply of iron and steel.
twenty per cent of the worlds
supply of gold.
Elghty-tive per cent of the worlds
supply of automobiles.
Twenty-Five per cent Of tho
worlds supply of wheat, and re-
lineS SO per cent of the copper and
operates 40 per cent of the worlds
railroads.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

The l.. S. Civil Service Commits
sion announces an open compcti-
tive examination for clerk Bureau
of Census, for both men and wo-
men, on October 18th and Novcm-
Der 9TH, 1919. Several thousand
appointments for The Fourteenth
Census for duty in Washington, will
probably be made from the cligibles
established as Il result of this cX-
animation, at entrance salaries Of
from 5000 to S1,020 year. Pro-
motions through the various grades
to $1,000 and 81 $3.50 will be reason
ably rapid. Appointecs whose abili-
ty and qualifications justify such
action will also be allowed the in
crease granted by Congress of $50
a month, beginning with the sec
ond month Of service.
The. examination will be held al
LeWisburg on Oct. 18th and Nov.
10Th, 1919. For further informa-
ton apply to Mrs. Emma IIendcr-
son at the Lewisburg postoficc.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
REVIVAL AT THE OLD STONE CHURCH,

Many people in Lewisburg and
surrounding country are attending
the revival services at the Old Stone
Church. Rev. Trigg A. Nj. Thomas,
ID. d., and q. l.. Waltermire have
received a cordial reception from
the people. DIR. Thomas is a strong
preacher and his messages are of
simple Gospel truth. Mr.. Walter
mire has a fine voice and his solo
work and directing of the large
chorus choir have been very pleas
ing.
DR.. Thomas and Mr.. Waltermire
visited the Clifton Church at Max
weiton Sunday afternoon. The
church at that place was filled and
the doors of the Sunday School
room had to be opened to accom-
modate the people. Prayer circles
were organized in the congrega-
non and many people are attend
ing the services.
The congregations at the Old
Stone Church Sunday morning and
night filled the church and the at
tendance at the night services this
week has been remarkably good.
Last night was public school night
and tonight the services will be
conducted. especially for the Sem
mary and G. p. Nj. S. students.
Prayer circles in Lewisburg have
been organized which are being
largely attended. They meet at 10
o clock each morning and last twen-
~ minutes. In the business sec
ton there is organized noon
prayer meeting held in the Pub
lie Library room.
Dr.. Thomas will preach Sunday
morning. and evening in the Old
Stone Church and in the church
at Richlands Sunday afternoon at
$3.50. Monday he will speak at
Caldwell, Tuesday at Hcrn School
house in Rich Hollow, and We'd
neSday at Old Fort Spring church.
Following are the subjects of DR..
Thomas sermons for the next few
services:
Tonight (Friday): "Thc Fellow
who ran 95 miles, before making a
stop, TO get away from Il woman
Sunday morning: "The Only
Fountain" afternoon: God and
the Bible on War; night: "The
Lost Christ"
Monday night: among the, Sol
dierS."
Tuesday night: "Thc Fall and
Rise of a Great Man.
Wednesday night: "The Fellow
Who Won by Losing"
Thursday night: "The Three AD-
bearings of Christ"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
OLD STONE CHURCH INVITES
SOLDIERS.

Rev. Trigg A. NJ. Thomas and Mr..
Waltermire, who worked with the
soldiers in the army camps during
the past two years, are preaching
and singing every night Except
Saturday, lin the Old Stone Church,
Lewisburg, for the next two weeks.
These army men join with the
Pastor and officers of the church in
extending a most hearty and COR
dial invitation TO you, and to all
other Greenbrier county men who
were called to service, to attend
the special meeting to be held in
your honor at the church Monday
night, October 18th, at 8 o'clock.
A special section in the church
will be reserved for the men, who
are asked to use their own pleasure
about wearing uniform or civilian
clothes: The occasion will also in
cludc the. program for the dcmobili-
Zation of the church service flag.
Mr.. Waltermir will sing camp songs
and DR.. Thomas will give his ad-
dress Among the Soldiers"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
DYE-X0lJ.

The marriage of Miss Mary Byrne
Holt TO DIR. Frank Canes Dye, which
was solemniZed at high noon on
Saturday, October 4th, 1919, at the
M. T.. Church, South. Lewisburp,
was an event Of unusual interest TO
the many friends of the attractive
young bride.
The aisle. and altar were beauti-
fully decorated with ferns and ca
thedral candles. AT the appointed
hour Miss Jean Smith. of Waynes-
D9ro,, Va, accompanied by Mrs.
Claude l.. Carr, sang 90 Promise
Me and "lt is Morn,' in a most
charming manner, and to the
strains of the Bridal Chorus from
Lohengrin the fair young bride,
leaning on the arm of her father,
Mr.. Robert Byrne Holt, preceded
by Miss Helen Holt. her maid of
honor, and little Miss Nina Holt,
entered the church and was met at
the altar by the groom and his best
man, DR.. Clayton Perry, of Pitts
burg, Pa, and the beautiful cere-
mony which uni ted two happy
hearts, was pronounced by the
brides Pastor, Rev. Absalom Knox.
After the ceremony the bridal
party gathered at the home of the
bride and, together with few most
intimate friends, were entertained
at luncheon. About four O'Clock
the happy young couple left for an
extended TOUR in an automobile,
carrying with them the best wishes
OF a host Of friends and admirers.
The bride was attired in a beau
tIful dress Of white georgette, en-
broidered with pears, the bridal
trail forming the train, she carried
lovely bouquet of pale-pink roses
and orchids. The maid of honor,
dressed in grey taffet and net. car,
rying pink roses.
Out of Town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Dye, of Elbridgc,
\. y; DR.. Clayton Perry. of Pits
burg, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. l.. f. Nc
Whorter and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. n.
McWhOrter, of Charleston; Miss
Jean Smith, Of Waynesboro, Va;
Miss Helen Holt, of Huntington: !:
Mrs. Joseph c., Jeifords, of Charles
ton, and Misses Marcia and Dean
Scott, of Gordonsville, Va.
The young couple will make their
nome at Jordan, New York, where
DR.. Dye enjoys large practice as
q physician.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
ELECTION OFFICERS.

Following are the officers ap-
pointed to conduct the special high
school and bond election i'm Frank
t0rd district on Tuesday, October
Precinct No. I (School-housc) ::
Counting commissioncrs-Sam'l C..
Coffman. Woods HinkIc, Dan. Sui
Ivan. clerkS-N. X. Huffman and
C.. b. Williams. Receiving commits
SloncrS: Porter Boggs, ]. w. Fisher
ana leo. Legg: ClcrkS--lra Louder
milk and II. NJ. Mclaughlin.
Precinct No. 2U'itzgcrald build
lnD-Recciving: II. II. Simmons,
Chas. Reid and William Higginboth-
am; clerks Harry Scott and Henry
Boothe. -Counting--A. NJ. SquircS,
ThOs. Stevenson and p. n. Boothc:
clcrks-Emmctt Livcsay and J. w.
Robinson.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
MAUNA IN ERUPTION,

a stream of lava from 800 feet TO
one mile wide and 30 miles long
IS pouring from the 1900 foot cra2
TOR of the volcano Mauna Oil, on
me east side of the Island of Ha-
wail from Hilo city, into the sea.
=, Liwa oyertopped the orator on
MONDAY, Sept, 10Th. and reached
me sea Tuesday morning, nearly
1--WE, twelye houlrs ahead of the time it
eruption of Mauna Loa began four.
DAYS. prior to Oct. 1st, and snb-
sided in violence, after a brief din.
ration, only to break forth with
new force Monday night.
Two ranch homes and other valu-
nDle property has been DESTROYED
by the molten rock. '"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
AMENDMENTS VOTED DOWN,

AT last reaching the stage of ac-
ton in its consideration of the
peace treaty, the Senate swept aside
IN quick succession on Oct. I'd
thlrty-siN Of the forty-five amend
mentS which had been written into
tions committee.
The smallest majority recorded
against any of the committee pro
poSaiS was fifteen and the largest
was twenty-eight. All of the amend
ments considered had been intro
duced by Senator Fall, Republican.
New Mexico. and were designed to
curtail American participation in
european settlements resulting
from the war.
Of the amendments vet to be
acted on xArelate to the Shantung
sectlon, tw{.i propose to equalize
voting powt:f. in the league of ma
tlons, and oLe would limit Ameri-
can representation on the repara-
tions committee. In the absence
of definite agreement for diSnos-
ton Of these proposals, Senate lead
ers thought that the debate might
run on for several days before an
other roll call is taken.
throughout the days voting the
democrats presented solid front
against the amendments except SEN
ators Gore, of Oklahoma. and
Thomas, of Colorado. Seventeen
KepublicanS, on the other hand,
ilned up against the first Commit
tee proposal TO be considered, and
most of them stood with the Demo
crats on all succeeding roll calls.
Many of them announced they were
Tor reservations which they be-
Ieved would cover the same ground
without endangering the treaty.
Uruer special agreement
speeches on the amendments were
limited to five minutes and nearly
hait the Senate membership got into
the running debate which occupied
most of the day.
Once during The debate the ruIc
against applause was broken. A
wave of handclapping followed a
speech by Senator McCumber. of
North Dakota. Republican, by de-
ciarin9 that no harm could come
by Americas "doing its full div
TO the very end" The demonstra-
ton was quickly hushed by vigor-
Gus use Of the gavel
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
NUMBER l6
WHEN Time CHANGES.

The official date for changing the
time of the nation is Sunday, Oc-
tober 26th, and on that day all
clocks are to be stopped for the
period of one hour, or turned back
trains, as was the case one year
ago at the same time, will be stop
ped for Il period of one hour when
the hour of midnight is reached OH
the night Of Oct. 25th. and just be-
fore the advent of Sunday, October
Goth.
According to the measure passed
by Congress. the fall change in time
shall be made on the last Sunday in
October. Many people are under
would be made At midnight on the
last day of September, but this is
not correct. All should remember
the date-Sunday, October 26th.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
OMAHA AGAIN QUIET,

", Within a few days Gen. Leonard
wood will relinguish military con
'roi OF Omaha, Neb., where week
iISo from Oct. 9Th mob rioter
ii3lched negro, attempted to hang
nHIayor Smith and burned the court
,,ouSc, The General said in VI state
iT,ent. Omaha was quiet when the
J. ti'Ltneral Departed on Oct. Nth. He
TTii1lned the organized elements Of
Tor the rioting. He also
Tt,ulSed the efficiency Of the regular
nooPS ana members Of the Ameri-
L'n iLn legion who volunteered to aid
ne authorities.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
W. 6. MATHEWS KILLED.

w: G. Mathews, president Of the
virginia-Western Power Co., of
Clifton Forge, Va, and director of
the Clifton Forge National Bank,
was instantly killed Monday even
ing, Oct. 9th, at about 1880 O'Clock
when his large Cadallac car skid
ded and turned over, the door of
the machine catching him on the
chest, crushing out his life. 1t is
understood two other men were
with him, but neither were much
hurt.
The tragedy occurred on the Mil
holm road. seventeen miles east
of Clifton Forge.
Mr.. Mathews was about 80 years
OF age and leaves wife and three
children. He was well and favor
ably known in this city, having frc-
qucntly come here. on business in
connection with his company's in
terpStS.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
CENSUS ENUMERATORS WANTED.

Hon. Vernon G. Champe, Super
visor of Census for the Six District
of West Virginia, which includes
the counties of Grcenbrier, Poca-
hOntas, Fayette, Raleigh, Boone and
kanawha, states that he will need
about 175 cnumcrators for this dis
trict. !
Applications, or requests for ap-
plication forms, should be Sent 10
him on or before October 18th. His
address is Montgomery, w. Va.
AS test of their fitness for the
work applicants will be required
to fill out Il sample schedule and
vii! be duly notified of the time
and place for this test.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
PROSPECTING FOR GOLD.

going on for some time at Graham.
Va, and reports state the outlook
is very encouraging. A shaft has
been sunk to a depth of about ten
feet by a number of men who have
undertaken the prospect.
The venture has attracted many
people to the scene, and it is thot
1t may be necessary to rope off the
mine in order TO keep the curious
away from the premises. People
of that section have been very
anxious to get a glimpse into the
hole that may put Graham on the
map. "
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

An educational campaign for ev-
cry county in the State is being
planned by the State Department
of Schools.
Inquiries have been sent by the
Department TO the superintendents
Of schools, who have responded
that such Campaign was needed
and desired. Officials of the De-
partment will probably be in at
tendance at some of the meetings
contemplated. Subjects that will
be discussed at the, various meet
ings over the country are: New
conditions. and demands; the new
school code; better school attend
ance; more. young people in the
high schools and higher institu-
lions; better use Of the resources:
Amcricanism and Americanization.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
REVIVAL At METHODIST CHURCH.

The. Pastor and members of the
LcwiSburg Methodist Church are
completing plans for series of
evangclistic meetings TO begin No
vember "a. Rev. DR.. Light, of Hin
ton. will assist the Pastor, and ii. l..
Wiley. of Berryvillc, Va, has been
secured to take charge of the sing
ing.
:, DR.. Light is considered one Of
The strongest preachers in the State.
and Mr.. Wiley is a splendid singer.
and leader. Mr.. Knox, the Pastor,
considers the church and comnnuni-
ty fortunate in having these rcligi-
Gus. leaders and great meeting is
anticipated.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
COUNTY EXPENDITURES.

We publish this week statement
OF the expenditures by the County
Court for the past fiscal year end
ing June 3Oth. It is the intention
OF the law that taxpayers have full
opportunity to keep lab and check
on The expenditure of their money.
IN other words, the people may, if
they desire, know where thcir.
money goes. This statement is we'll
worth your careful study.
=, By reason Of the publication of
thls statement this week we are ,,n-
able to give. our usual space to news
mailer, and ask our readers to be
patient with us this week
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
EDITOR TEMPLETON IN NlCHOl As.

Howard Tcmplcton, Esq, of the
White Sulphur Sentinel spent the
week here renewing old acuuaint-
anccS: Mr.. Templeton is the "fattl-
er of the Nicholas Chronicle, hav-
ing begun its. publication here on a
Washington hand press 'just forty
years ago. flc lived here about
ten years and hasm any warm old
friends here and elsewhere i'm the
county. Mr.. Tcmplcton has prom
lScd to- furnish us an article, on his
trip. He was accompanied bv his
daughter Mrs. Paul G.. Hogsett, of
Lcwisburg.-NichOi0S Chronicle. p,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
BANK To REOPEN.

Arrangements for the reopening
of the Day and Night Bank of Char
lesion have been concluded, accord
ing tp Charleston business men,
and it is thought the banks doors
will be opened to the public at an
early date. These arrangements in
clude plans for the payment of dol
lar for dollar to the former deposi-
tors of the institution, it is said.
The enforced suspension of the
Day and Night Bank was one of
the most sensational affairs in the
history of financial institutions i'm
the State.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
FOUR ROAD CAMPS IN STATE.

There are now four road camps
in West Virginia in which prison
ers from the State pcnitentiary are
employed. as follows: Kanawha
county with 46 prisoners; Fayelte
WIN az; Lincoln with 40, and Mar
Snali with about 4O. This informa-
lion was announced by the Board
the prisners are hired out to the
counties. Wv
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10

Hiram Butt,a well known and aged
cItiZcn OF Ronccvertc, is dangerous
~, i'll from chloroform poisoning.
His mind has been slightly affected
for some months, and on Monday
he procured two ounces Of chlorO-
form at RonCcvertc, some Of which
he inhaled, and some he drank.
ChlorOfOrm can only be dispensed
on a physicians prescriptions, and
~ is not known as yet how Mr..
Butt succeeded in obtain it.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
MUSICAL.

The Civic League is preparing a
musical treat for the people of the
county and town by bringing to
LcwiSburg on Nov. 9Th the famous
violiniSt, AXcl Skovgaard. and his
company Of metropolitan SoIoists.
The League is anxious TO make
this musical success, and an ev-
cning such as these famous musi-
clans furnish their audiences will
well be worth the effort and adj
mission charged.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
FOX HUNTERS Tn MEET.

Gilmer county has been chosen
as the place for this years annual
meeting. Of the West Virginia FOX
Hunters Association. The prcSi-
dent, r. M. Goad, Of Strange Greek.
BraXton county, was there last week
looking over the ground and enjoy
ing q few nights out with the bows,
decidcd to have the fall meet there.
Ihc date. has been fixed for Oct.
2Oth,, and the chase will continue
for five days.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
MUST ATTEND SCHOOL.

The new compulsory school law
REQUIRES attendance every day for
me entire session Of eight months
ti0r all children who have reached
their seventh year and who are
under. IL, years Of age. Each day
out OF school constitutes a separate
0uense. the penalty for each Of
lcnSc is fine or Imprisonment
OF INC parent or person in control
OF the child. -
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-10-10
rv1Re1NA
THE DISTRICT EXHIBITS.

The District Exhibits, as staged
by the Boys and Girls Agricultural
Clubs, have truly been great revela-
tons and an inspiration to all who
have had the opportunity to come
in touch with their work. or have
seen the exhibits and the benefits
derived.
Not only great interest has de-
veloped toward growing a better
pig, potato, corn, chickens, or sheep
among the boys, and girls, but
greater possibilities make them
selves evident as the practice of
comparison is visualized-boy VS..
boy, girl VS.. girl, neighbor VS.. neigh
bor, and community VS.. communi-
ty. All realize new possibilities
and all gain keener interest i'm sue
cesSful supervision and produc-
ton.
Those who had the privilege of
winning the friendly comparisons
and awarded the recognition of
merit, have been impressed with
the spirit with which these friendly
rivals have competed. and we are
led to forecast even greater poSSibili-
Ties Of development for the young
cOuntrymen of the future. Like
wise we feel that there are unlimit-
cd possibilities in some of the com
'lilunitieS for increasing yield and
quality of farm products, if it be-
comes the practice and policy to
learn better selection, cultivation,
and production according to meth
DDS and standards that bring more
profit and higher quality. It is the
practice of comparison which most
rapidly and completely advances
the standards of production. There
is no event that promotes compare
son TO a greater advantage than
does the local fair or exhibit.
However, in entering into any
bered that only one can be
recognized as best, the others must
be prepared to lose the gratifica-
ton of recognition. Therein lies
the difficulty and the hardship, for
in setting a standard of perfection
our synpathies go out to those who
through misfortune or other form
or loss, have been prevented from
served.
The winners here set forth have
most nearly attained the standard
established, and thus receive recog-
milton. All have been graded TO n
standard Of points-1O0 points rep
reSenting a perfect score, given up-
on the basis of profit 80 points.
yield 30, exhibit 20, and booklet 20.
(By profit is meant the best return
upon the money value represented:
yield, the greatest increase; exhibit,
the quality and perfection of the
product shown; and booklet, the
written story of how the club mem
Der produced his or her product.)
Evening journal., 1919-08-06
WOMEN KEEP AFTER
LEGISLATORS HELP

A legislative committee Of the Ma
tlonsI Woman's Party was formed
yesterday IN Clayton, including
Mrs. Evelyn Olyney, chairman; Mrs j..
r Barkley and Mrs. w. r. Dayett Mrs.
Olney has called a meeting Of the COM
mitee 10 plan for an appeal to Charles
Hanratty, OF the House, a representa-
tive member and Robert II. Hallett. a
down-State Senator. The committee
will work to secure a pledge Of the
votes Of these two legislators for The
ratification Of the suffrage amendment.
The committee held a conference yes
terday with Mrs Benton AIacKaye. A
conference will be held in Milford to-
day by Mrs. MacKaye.
A suffrage ratification rally will be
held at Rehoboth this evening in the
Hotel Henlopen.
Mrs. II. Z. Riley in charge of the
ratification campaign in that district
will be chairman of the meeting. The
speakers will include Miss Marie T.
Lockwood, Miss Katherine Hilles and
Mrs. Benton MscKaye.