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Nc. A. JRBESlIGHT
BUYING Of coal
Washington Dispatch d.
Inmates That Only VIII
Curb High Prices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.-nuy
only sufficient bituminous coal %
meet the demand up to December
/, Is the advice given TO households
ers by the National Coal associa.
tion.
by taking only enough coal now
TO tide them over December i, the
entire situation will work out with
no great deprivation to anyone,
the association stated in an official
announcement.
While the association which rep.
Tesents the great majority Oh i'll
luminous operators Will 60 no ~
Their in the announcement the tms
preston is plainly suggested that
the householders will benefit by
adopting this policy and the bene
fits will be one OF price. II 10 n.
sisted that with the Northwest coal
famine definitely averted the New
England situation entirely Batis-
fled, the. bltuminous coal condition
have reached the point whore q
small consumers as well "a tins
Client supply OF coal before tina
The New ENGLAND situation Is
reviewed by the association 70,
show how the priority orders OF tn6'
Interstate Commerce Commission
assisted In production and mbYe-
ment Of coal to meet 4p9nRnd
where once a famine was threat.
ened. The supply which was 80,
Ing toNew England can now be used
in part 10 satisfy the demand OF
the Northwest, according to the as
ISOLATION. It Is statsd also that
while some public utilities of Ohio.
Indiana and Michigan are fearing
a coal shortage, there is no danger.
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one hand ard cxtortionate charges
on the other are evils. opposed to
public policy and in such cases gov
trnment Interference is fully jus.
titled.
"Profiteering is an evil which
cannot be overcome by bureaucra.
cy. No man was ever wise enough
10 fix prices for all kinds OF COM
modities without injustice to the
producer on the one hand or to the
consumer on the other. General
laws for the punishment Of profit
Ger. after trial and conviction be-
fore u Jury NAV be OF some aid IN
controlling uucan GniOnIDle prices
but IN the main the effective rem
edy is that adopted by the Boston
restaurant patrons-tO quit buying
where the prices are doomed eX
cessive."
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PRICE FIXING
ALWAYS FAILS
Economic Law Again
Shows Up Inefficiency
of the Democrats

WASHINGTON, D. c. Sept. 23.-
Once more we have a demonstru
ton of the efflnacy of the law OF
supply and demand as a price-con'
troller and its superiority over the
government regulation advocated
by the Democratic administration,
SAYS the Republican Publicity rs
ISOLATION in a statement issued TO.
day by the president OF that organ
Ization, Hon. Jonathan Bourne, Jr
"ESRsperatgd BIZ increased prices
in fashionable Boston restaurants,
prominent business men agreed TO
discontinue their daily MONDAY
gathering around the luncheon Ia.
bles and the telephone operators,
stenogruphers and shop girls or
ganized a bring your lunch from
home movement The diminished
demand for restaurant lunches Will
Inevitably bring the prices to a
reasonable level
Government regulation through
Department of Justicia gave the
first big boost to the price OF sugar
and all the later efforts Of the At
torney General to bring down the
price were of no avail. Only when
the supply was more than adequate
AOuAAu GAAGAAoSaf'So 49,
surplus did the price decline. 1t
was the same with prices Of shoes
and Of clothing. BY having old
shoes half soled and by wearing
clothing O few months longer, the
people OF the country reduced tho
demand and caused a reduction in
prices.
"Autocratic price fixing has al.
ways been, is now and always will
be q failure. II prices are arbl-
trarily fixed too low, production
will be diminished and the conse-
quent scarcity will force raisin.
Of the figures ut which the commo-
dities may be sold. Prices that
are too high in a free market fur
nish their own regulation for the
large profit invite keen competition
which brings reduction.
Government price-fixing can be
defended in only one class OF bus.
iness-that which enjoys mon.
opoly by virtue of government au-
thorfty. Railroads enjoy dpecial
powers under the public laws OF
the states and In tho nature ut
their business, enjoy q practical
monopoly In the ierritoTy they
serve. Huinous rate-cutting on the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-23

They constitute a spoils system as
vicious as any that ever cursed the
country. Who will abate this eE'
pensiYe nuisance?
Not Mr.. Cox. The bureaus were
created by the party that nominal
ed him for Presidency. Their en-
Dloyees are the friends Of his
friends and the beneficiaries OF the
gentleman whos@ ideas OF govern
ment Mr.. Cox has sworn to cor
ttnue II elected
Yet the nuisance mast be abated
The people cannot afford any long
er to maintain an army which JIG
not only OF no value, but Of actual
detriment TO the progress OF INDUS
try.
Every idler in public office ia
carried on the back of an indus
trious citizen. Every bureau whose
functions have ceased to be, neces
sary is an unjust and unfair load
on the people. who ,cheerfully pore
war expenses, but who naturally Cd
iect to peace expenses as heavy as
those OF war.
Il is obvious that Mr.. Wilson de.
sires those bureaus to be continued
Otherwise he would have got rio
Of them when they ceased to be OF
value.
II is equally obvious that Mr.. Cox
will desire them to be continued,
He thinks as Mr.. Wilson thinks.
But somebody must get rid OIL
them II the load that the country
Is carving is TO be lightened.
Mr., Cox cannot be trusted to do
II, especially when Wilson appoint
ees and Cox voters viii lose their
Jobs thereby.
Mr.. Harding can be trusted to
do 1t, for his loyalty is to the coun'
try and not to Mr.. Wilson and the
administration spoils system.
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one Of the experts" testfying in the steptoe
case hearing at Pittsburgh said yesterday that there
would be gas spree in this state If the act should
go into effect It is safe to bet that this expert
has not kept advised 10 the rate boosting actlV
tiles or the gas companies All the spreeng IN west
Virginia gas that is ever going TO be done was done
borora the peope Of this state able to loosen
the hold of the oil monopoly on the West Virginia
legislature enough TO make it possible to get the
Stentoe amendment passed.
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small voice OF conscience for the
statute.
Anyhow, as many coal broker
probably is willing TO ConCede by
this time, It does not pay to take
too long a chance.
Or. Wiley told q Washington au'
dience yesterday that he believes
the work OF the Prohibition party
has ended.
That apparently does not apply
to West Virginia.
judging by the developments OF
recent weeks In Fairmont condi'
lions are ripe for new beginning
here
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-23

Valley Trades and Labor Assem-
bly,, declared Monday naorninG and
again last night that he knew moth.
Ing OF what was done last Sstur.
day. g. G. Judd, Of Warrington,
president OF the BRrhars' union OF
Marion county, who Is associated
with the supporting OF the Nom
Partisan League, stated Monday
evening that he had not been In
formed regarding the action Of the
Non.PartiEAn organization for the
First district at FRirmopt last Sat.
urdRy. c. F, Baker, lato Repuhll-
can candidate for the nomination
for sheriff against james D. Charl.
ton. stated last night that he knew
nothing OF the actions OF the Non.
Partisan League. The Falrmont
newspapers nave been trying 10
ascertain what was done al the
meeting last Saturday. but without
avail.
Joe R. Digs, secretary OF the
Monongahela Valley Trades anu
Labor Assembly Of Fairmont. stat.
ed this morning that the Non. Par.
tisan meeting at Fairmont on Sat.
urday Endorsed George w. Bowers
for the state senate, but said that
there was no agreement regardins
Endorsement for county candidates.
There will be a mass meeting
for women held by the Non. Parti.
san League organization at the
court house IN Fairmont next Tues.
day night and mass meeting for
men at the same place on Wednes.
day OF next week, It was announced
last night by H. L. Franklin, presI.
dent OF the Monongahela Valley
Trades and Labor Assembly, whose
wife is temporary chairman OF the
women's Non.Partisan organization.
Mr.. Digs, secretary o. the body.
agreed that thest meetings would
be held when interviewed. SO
there seems 10 be no reason to
question but what the announce.
meuts are official.
AS far as Is known George w.
Bowers knows nothing OF the ac-
ton OF the Non.Partisan League
last Saturday.
The Endorsement OF Mr.. Bowers
Is a great compliment to him, as
II is an admission that he is &C.
cepted as an able man. well quail.
fled in every way to represent Ma.
rion, Monongahela and Taylor coun
ties in the state senate.
II. V. Peters, the Democratic
nominee. is not very we'll known
in Northern West Virginia. having
come to this section as representa-.
tive Of the United Mine Workers.
He makes headquarters at Charles
ton. He was put on the ticket by
Democratic bosses in preference
10 6euuINoH S % 'uoH isQlIs OF
Ira c. Aiken, who are believed TO
have been willing"
There are over 12,50O,0O tele-
nhOnaa IN tho ITnttad Gtnfas
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word to spell yourself to sleep on
some night while waiting for the
day of the big football game.
A fellow told us to look out for
drop in everything now because
Ford had come down. or Fords
had come down or some such thing.
But they don't grow silk shirts IN
an automobile factory, or sugar
and the like.
Do you imagine any of US will
get the straight OF the Article y.
It is understood that blood.
hounds will be kept at the Mounds
Vile. pen to track escaped cor
victs. At the rate they have been
getting away over there of late,
some wise bird will light out some
morning and take the dogs with him
for company.
Pittsburghers will halt for oil
hour on Sunday morning to allow
certain sections OF the surrourd'
irE territory to catch up with
them. The clocks go back one
hour.
Cox has nit raised the Republi.
can fund for several days. Guess
he has run out OF figures.
With the odds as high as 6.1 in
favor OF the Republicans, Cox will
again yell about the Republican!
having all the money.
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prominence IN the party councils must do his share.
And he must keep right at IL The lime IS past when
the work Of campaign could be concentrated m hee-
tic efforts during the two final week..
These things being true, there will be no one but the
Marion county Republicans themselves to blame if the
Democratic county ticket is elected in November while
the state and the nation goes Republican. Get to
work. Republicans.
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A. e. SHEETS. DEAD.

A. E, Sheets OF Warrington died
last evening at his home after an
illness with brights disease. be
was "A years old and Is survived
by his wife and one son, one daugh'
ter and by two step-sons and 2
step-daughter. Undertaken Frank
Huey Is inScharEe Of the funeral
ARRANGEMENTS.
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Yesteday the president of the national organiza-
ton Of the retail liquor dealers admitted that his
organization was helping to finance the campaign
of Governor Cox and il is notorious fact that II
was the liquor interests which made possible the
Cox nomination. These things ought TO settle all
doubts as TO whether the Democratic nominee Is
wet or dry.
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COUNTY.

For sherin-James D. Charlton. OF Ma.n.ugron.
For Prosecuting Attorney-Frank X. Amos, OF
Fairmont
{B6r County Assessor-Glenn Springer. of Fairmont
For County oommissIoner-Alnos o. Stanley, OF
Fairmont
For Clerk Of the Circuit Court. A. Gather. OF
Fairmont
For clerk of the County Court-Lee y. satterheld
of Monongah.
For County Superintendent OF schools-Porter
Ware, of FairmonL
For County Surveyor. NJ. Fisher. OF Fairmont
FOR House OF Delegates-w. H. Yeach. of Farming
ton; Net Robinson, of Mannington;
a. q. satterfed, of Farmont
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GET TO WORK.
but much sui

beyond doubt this is Republican year; even
he Democrats admit it, but the Democrats arc
N control Of this county, and unless the Republicans
here work and work hard the ship is going to leave
hem
Politics IS no let-George-do-it game. Every man
who aspires to party leadership, even TO modest
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-23

We are glad to know that MI.
Cox came through that wreck with.
out suffering any serious injury
except to have his future itinerary
upset.
Being as his presidential future
Is wrecked, guess a little Jolt IN
the itinerary won't bother him
much.
Possibly the spreading rail was
caused by that heavy slush fund
evidence Mr.. Cox carries around
In his vest pocket.
Number OF political speakers
booked for Clarksburg fair today.
Better hang out the hurrican warn.
ing down in that burg.
Tho slush ,dlggers are finding
their job much like trying TO get
hold OF the pot OF gold at the end
Of the rainbow.
Notice In the papers we are to
have classy style show soon with
living models. Watson please have
my dark glasses available for use
on a minutes notice.
We know that they can't spell
It, but we are going to send ''ele
emosynary" out In this line 10 see
II they can set 1t in the composing
room two days hand running with.
out any one having a nervous
breakdown.
At any rate It would be good
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JUDICIAL

For state Supreme court-Frank H. Lively Of
Kanawha County.
For Circuit ceurt-Winheld Scott Meredith, OF
FaIrmont.
F6rs Criminal court-Emmett M. showalter. OF
Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-23

In some parts OF Europe, tho
spaces alongside and between rail
road tracks are cultivated by the
peasants.
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ia G4Tee country there is much clauor NTH Etlc
8feTtrgs in despohc stale there i, lille complaint,
but much su6cring.-CamoL
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.sDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER %. 1920
LIE REPUBLICAN TICKET
NATIONAL.

For Presldent-Warren G. harding, of Ohio:
or Vice Prosldent-Calyln Coolidge. OF Mass.
For congrass-Ben Rosonbloom. OF Wheeling.
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There are over 12,50O,oOO tele.
phones In the United States.
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TAKING THE TICS"
OUT OF POLITICS

word to spell yourself to sleep on
some night while waiting for the
day OF the big football game.
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Tho slush ,dlggers are finding
their Job much like trying TO get
hold OF the pot OF gold at the end
Of the rainbow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
THIN PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
Nethlna Like Plain 5ltro Phosphsts to
Put on Firm, Hsathy Flesh and
TO increase Strength, vIaor
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless prepara-
lions and treatments which are contn-
ually being advertised for the purpose
~ making thin people fleshy develop
ing arms neck and bust, and replacing
ugly houows and angles by the soft
curved lines Of health and beauty there
are evidently thousands Of men and
women who keenly feel their excessive
thinness.
Thinness and weakness are often due
to starved nerves, Our bodies need
more phosphate than is contained in
modern foods. Physicians claim there
ticiency SO well as the organic phos-
phate known among druggists as Bitro.
Phosphate, which s inexrensive and ie
sold by Washburn- Lyle Drug Co. and
most all druggists under a guaran-
tee at satisfaction or money back, BY
feeding the nerves directly and by sup.
plying the body cells with the neces-
sary phosphortc food elements, hitro-
phosphate should produce a welcome
increase in weight frequently being as
tonishing.
Increase in weight also carries with
II general improvement in the health.
Nervousness, slespleSSness and lack Of
energy, which nearly Always accompany
excessive thinness, should soon disap-
pear. dull eyes brighten and pale cheeks
glow with the bloom Of perfect health,
CAUTION--Whlle Bttro- Phosphata is
unsurpassed for the relief Of nervous
ness. general debility etc. those taking
II who do not desire to but on flesh
should uaa extra care In avoiding fat.
producing foods. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
HOTEL COMPANY To
INCREASE AMOUNT
Of CAPITAL STOCK
May Enlarge Plans to Provide
Building With Over 500
RoOmS-Prominent Men To
Be Added to Board.

Application will he made for al
amendment 70 ths charter OF the Tri-
State Hotel Building company under
which the capital may be increased 20
81. SOC o40 or possibly more than that.
The charter under which the company
IS operating was taken out merely tor
the preliminary organization, with "a
nominal capital stock OF $4,000
There has been some discussion. since
the public sale Of stock was opened. Of
snlayging the plans for the building 80
as 10 make the hotel ore OF 500 70 $50
rooms. Instead Of 43s the number pro
vided for under the present building
plans, That would merely mean that
instead Of history building the hotel
would have IL 90 - stories.
The directors also have decided to
Increase their number to probably i,
instead Of seven, as at present. There
ig a widespread Interest IN the hotel
ENTERPRISE in Mississippi and Arkansas
and West Tennessee, AM several we'll
known men in that territory have
bought stock. Probably ono o. the new
directors viii come from Eastern
Arkansas, one from North Mississippi
and one from West Tennessee outside
Of Memphis.
The other new directors will be NOM
bers Of the Chamber Of Commerce who
have bean most active in promoting the
new hotel and who are investing in the
stock II. r Chears, chairman Of the
convention section, ls mentioned as one
Of the new directors, and June H,
RudisiIl. Of the board OF directors Of
the chamber, viii be asked also 20
serve on the directorate OF the building
company.
John T. walsh, president Of the ho-
tsl company. has received scores Of let
tiers from capitalists and planters in
the Memphis territory inauiripg about
the sale OF stock, and several have sub.
Rcribsd for amounts Of from $500 up
ward. II is possible that II the capital
stock Is increased that several hundred
thousand dollars viii be SET aside To-
sale outside OF Memoirs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
HONOR RELATIVES OF
HAYWOOD'S WAR DEAD

BROWNSVILLE. Tenn. Feb. "a
tSpl)-Sarvtces unds the direction o.
the American Legiep were held in the
Methodist church On Sunday afternoon
wbsa the certificates from the French
governmsnt vera presented to the
nearest relatives Of the soldiers who
died Ia France, Monrce Rooks pre-
sided over the meeting and the pas
tors Of the city assisted. Hon Mana
wills made an eloquent address and
al 1.-The choirs Of the churches led the
music.
only three Of Haywood countyH boys
fell in France They were William p.
Stshlin, Cecil Asbury Clayton. James
Ferrttur. Two died IN camp In the
Gated states.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24

urging ratification Of The treaty on the
BEST possible compromise.
Republican leaders watching the re-
ported development in the Democratic
ranks reiterated their assertion that g
Democrats had evidenced o willingness
70 accept the Republican resarva ton
program Administration leaders dis
puted this total, which added q the
known Republican strength. would bring
the supporters % the dodge reservations
required.
The outcome Of the caucus movement
was expected 20 be brought into the
open a. soon as Senator Hitchcock. Of
Nebraska, acting Democratic leader. re-
turned 10 the capital today altar spend
ing the weekend out Of the city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
Democrats Busy
With Caucus Talk
On Treaty Action

WASHINGTON. Fee, Movement
among senate Democrats for the hold
ing Of a psrty CAUCUS for consideration
Of q possible shift IN policy on treaty
reservations continued today under the
surface
Strong supporters ef the adminlatra-
ton, while expressing A Willingness 70
enter into a caucus. declared, however,
meeting Of party members would re-
veal little change 10 sentiment on their
side Of the senate chamber, The pro-
posed caucus was understood 10 have
strong backing, among its advocates
according 70 current reports, being SEN
ator Underwood OF Alabama and other
leaders Of the group which has been
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24
T7HE Reelfoot- Ranger o

Company is chartered
under the laws of the
State Of Tennessee, ). is capitaliz-
ed at $l,5oo,ooooo; has opened
offices in the Lee Building,
Memphis; has been granted a
permit to offer its stock for sale
under the Blue Sky laws of
Tennessee, and is now a going
concern.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-24

=@8g9R -
Memphis Cheers the
Prospects of Oil
Al ReelfOOt Lake!
ONE HUNDRED AND business re-
Dssto s' s6 ss experienced ss ssa' and S o nn
s. IT. % S''s aaaf6 e ,S S@
60 v"i9"sa & Hickman Ky, 49,
foot would bring money money to-, this the
its ggret s4ooooooooo THIS WOULD MEAN sss@
A 2 nAszzn , ~ 100000 ON DEPOSIT MEMPHIS
T4asn &c., Success with the Rssoot Ranger Oil
nS Snr Tenn for the strike particular
It already has aobae producing we'll Burue4
Ss ss v va few ss sodae % s1s s ss 'i A s
as9s oas , s'SR1 s w . 4 9 o county, oas Sa
Sssg. as. A a q s 0 s pn as t
5 & Tp tn. Jackson the doa ssa acre,
Iowa Park Texas c whore 100 wells wells being drilled
% o s ea e. .ss g: v :aa s 1 s The 9 s
A. est aoo
@ president Mr. W. Tsv S; q ses7 t T ny y ss p o
S @ % RHH1rooT LAKE, nns; and Ken
n 1s" and no" OF s.aos prosperity
to depth Of one hundred feet and the another $
emot
all
A
BROUGHT LARGE
n 0
OF
Of
producing "eNsa opportunity presented and provided
o. Of the
capital stock offered Developments
is
approaching personnel Of
o
dollars
follow NOW
in profits
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Paul and Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Haskell were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Paul in Belfast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Jones of New
port, R. l., and the Misses Fitzsimmons
of Boston are visitor. of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Paul.
Merle Hunt, who has been attending
summer school at Orono, is stopping with
his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Nathan Hunt,
for a short time.
The Good Time Club was entertained
by Mrs. Oracle Bowen Friday evening.
August 9th, company of twelve being
present. The birthday of Charles Woods
was pleasantly observed. A full. sized
supper was in evidence but only for a
short time.
The Young Mems class of Morrill, Sum-
day school recently organized with
Charles White, president, Ernest Bowen,
secy. and Gilbert Ellis, treasurer. They
will meet the first Thursday evening of
every month. The ban has been remov-
ed from the parsonage. We are all re-
joiced to welcome back into church and
neighborhood activities, Mrs. Hunt, her
two daughters and her sister, Mrs. May
nard, after seven weeks quarantine.