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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
WITT CABLE DLSPUTE

T HE war between the State department and the
Western Union Telegraph company which at
first looked very much like small potatoes is taking on
an aspects which ought to have the serious attention Of
the public. If it is true, as was COMMENDED yesterday
in a statement by the president of the Telegraph com
pany, that Congress has conferred upon The Western
Union general authority 10 lay cables in all the navi-
gable waters of the United States congress has done
a very ~inpOltIc thing and it should make haste 10 re-
woke this blanket authority.
Neither side to the row between The State De-
partment and the Western Union has yet admitted it,
but the beginning Of it seems to have been the refusa.
of the government to permit The Western Union to Ii
a cable on The coast of Florida because the other end
of it connected with a British cable and here was no
way in which the American government could control
this outlet. The public as yet knows only a small part
Of the difficulties this government experience during
the war because VIC had not taken the trouble to sch
up a system Of all-Amencan cables and wireless
plants, but what it does know is enough 10 make
it support The State department or any other de-
partment which is looking after our own interest
in the matter Of international communication. Mani
festly we cannot construct aand maintain a system O..
American cables without great expense TO the taxpay-
crs if we are going 10 lend encouragement to systems I'M
der the control of other governments.
Business and statesmanship both demand that this
country have close connections with Central and
South America. Yet we are weak in that part of
the world when our peculiar relations to it are con-
sidered and this Miami enterprise of the Western I'm
ion, which has kicked up such a disturbance, would
have a tendency to strengthen the British cable ia
ciities there at our expense. How the Western IN
ion attempts to reconcile that with a sense of respon-
sibility to the American people this newspaper will not
attempt t say. but it il clear that it is the duty of
Congress to see 10 it at once that no telegraph COM
pany is in possession Of riskts and privileges which puts
it beyond The reach Of the government.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

when they stayed at home all the
time.
That Is an entirely different
matter" George let slide coolly.
The remark spun dizZlly in mid
air and then evaporoted.
"Will you have some lemon me-
rangue pie. honey" inquired a pa
ttent little wife. Lemon pie was
Georges tavorite.
"NO, thank you"
why what is wrong-what
have ! done. dear"
Now don't start that. Can't a
fellow have a headache without
all this fusse Women surely beat
the devil. What else did you buy
today"
"Oh. / Eot some new curtains for
the living room, some canned gro
cerIes at the Cash and Carry Store.
a new magazine. that book you
told me to read and | ordered a
lovely chicken for Thanksgiving
day. did think perhaps"
you ordered a chicken How
foolish. They'll send ycu any
old thing. Let me see the cur
tains :. They're too illnlsy. They
won't wear at all. don't like
them . Is that canned aspara-
gus? l never eat II. Didn't you
get any canned corn? Wa didh';
you get McClure's? don't see
why you persist in reading wo-
mems magazines. I've told you
often enough they contain nothing
at all worth while. Well, I'm
glad 10 see you did get the James
Psychology. l truly believe you'll
understand both life and your
husband someday il you will just
try 10 improve your mind. psY-
chology teaches u.s. infinitely my
dear. No. OF course I'm rot an
CRY Whatever made you think 500
There was q space of utmost ST.
lence for as much as fifteen de-
lightfnl moments. Then George
yawned.
Believe I'll go 10 town, my dear
II have a little work | want to do
at the Office"
Don't hurry back" said Mary
Anne family, politely.
Thanksgiving Day Away From
Home
There will be many boys and
girls this Thanksgiving who cannot
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
BITS OF STATE
:: HISTORY !:
BY e. L.

A good bluff is not to be despised
IL employed when one is in a real
tight pinch. History gives Levi
Morgan a place Of honor and he
was the biggest buffer that Marion
county has ever produced. Border
Warfare is authority for the facts
to be related. II was in 1887. Levi
Morgan was engaged in skinning i
wolf which he had just taken from
the trap. He saw three men COM
ing, one riding a horse and two
walking. Recognizing the horse as
that of a nelghbor, he was not eX'
cited. A second glance discovered
his error. He saw three Indians
this time. Selling his gun, he jump,
ed behind u large rock. Peeping
out he noticed the Indians watching
for him to appear at the other end
Of the rock. He fred and n fell.
He felt for his powder horn to re-
load, but found the stopper had fall
len out when he a skinning the
wolf and that the powder had been
wasted. He then fed. Only one
Indian followed; the other remain
ed by the side OF the wounded one.
Morgan felt he was being overtaken
and dropped his gun In hope that
the Indian would stop to pick It up,
That ruse failed. He then dropped
hts shot pouch and coat. No use.
He now had to resort to another ex'
pedient TO save himself from cap
tiyity or death. Arriving at the
summit OF o hill he halted and, as
II some men were approaching from
the other side, called aloud, Come
on, come on. here is one, make
haste!' The Indian started to back
trick and Morgan kept yelling
shoot quick or he will be out OF
each," and the Indian a away,
never once looking back. Levi Nor
gan returned home "~elated." says
tho historical account. leaving his
coat and gun as a reward to the
savage for the deception practiced
on him."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
RUFF STUFF

Teacher Eats Angle Worms to
Please Class-headline. That's go.
ing close to the limit to please the
kids.
Last night the Tech freshies were
scheduled for a banquet; but the
in boz cars until the soup and the
sophs kidnapped them and put 'em
in box cars unit 1.-The soup and the
gshes and other nice dishes got
cold.
Pittsburgh women have started
a boycott to beat the turkey goug-
ers, with $50 cent turkey or We
idon't eat" their slogan. It is a ter
rible hard slogan IL you happen to
lose out,
Tho Oakland Messenger reporter
probably did not know what q fine
truth .ha was writing when he turn
ed IN, the following story one day:
aHynocrites" was the subject OF the
discourse at the church last Sunday
evening, There was a goOdly num-
ber-preaent.
Mother was worried because
faei6r, was late getting home, and
expressed the fear that he might
have been held up
But son said even II he had been
held@up, he should have been hime
nearly on time, as being held up
would not take long.
A 1sward has been offered In the
amnnnt ofg$170sS00 TO anyo who
1lltellg Who bombed Wan street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
Chat
By CONDO.

..n.l I'syclIoIugy Help hcr
Mary Anne Mckinley was worry
much excited over her purchase.
She was an economic soul with q
great love for shopping expeditions
and she had been absent from the
house since early morning. II
was now well past five o'clock but
IL she hurried she could have din
ner on the table by SIX. George
needn't walt more than i've min
utes at the most for she had pre-
pared most of the dishes she in
tended serving before leaving the
house. OF curse George would be
ut home. He always arrived ut
five exactly.
"Oh, George" she shouted as
she entered the house, Come and
see what a lovely hat have
bought" George sat reading the
West Virginian. A warm fire was
burning, Mary Anne placed the
new hat1on her head and turned all
about before her much occupied
husband. George paid not the
slightest bit OF attention for more
than a minute and when he did
look up his glance fell like cold
rain on Mary AIMS joyous mood.
"Uh-huh," he said, "as usual it's
too large. The materials look
cheap besides. And it isn't becom-
ing" :,
Mary Anne put her hat out of
sight and hurried % the kitchen.
Soon a delicious meal was warmed
and served in appetizIng style u
when George took his place at the
table he did not sniff in. delight but
Instead looked over the dishes Sc
yerely.
some more quick lunch. / see,"
he said. If men did as much CAD
ding as women do they'd never get
any business attended TO-"
but George l never shop as u
general rule and very seldom ev-
CIR leave home. You said just yes
tcrday you didn't see how women
expect to keep UP with the times
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

II we knew we would tell for half
that price.
1t is saidthat some brewers In
Cincinnati are making old fashion
ed beer. If one of them should in
vite US to spend Thanksgiving with
him-Well, we should be thankful
at least.
AS an exhibit OF the proper
Thanksgiving spirit the National
Republican committee invites all
Republicans to chip in to help pay
the campaign deficit. 1t is more
blessed to give than TO receive; and
also more expensive.
Indications are that the football
players will have nice, muddy
ground TO roll around in tomorrow.
We imagine this is much more COM
Portable and less dangerous than
taking a header on a frozen field.
The situation inITeland is such
that we feel that those who fear war
may break out over there some
time are not we'll up on war or
pence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

get home for the day from yari-
Gus schools over the country. Pic
ture II you can the young people
gathered about big tables In at
tractive schools, no doubt longing
for the home folks but after all
well supplied with interests and
good food. Parents will of course
long most terribly for the say
voices and general upset conditions
OF the house but they will also
console themselves with the fact
that the children are we'll and hap
Ply. believe a good private board
ing school for young people
through the adolesoent age IL very
beneficial and the very fact that
these young people cannot get
home for every holiday resulting
in faint anguish OF various sorts,
IL best for both parents and chill
dren. Our children r spoiled.
There isn't any doubt about that.
Boarding schools cannot spoil boys
and girls. Too many have to be
looked after and there is little
time for individual attention. They
teach seriousness and RESPONSE
bility. They teach through that
very longing for Father and Moth
or a love which is iearfulIy pre-
CiOuS,.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
Mntna and P%eraonala.

J. F. Davis. OF Fairmont, was
here last evening visiting with l.
n, Kuhn. who has ben i'll for tho
past three weeks.
Mrs. Joseph Green, of Meadow
btook. was calling here yesterday
al the hcme of Mrs. D, Levi.
Harry Cumberledge, of Union
town, is here visiting with friends
for a few days.
oliver Rose and sister, Miss Jo-
sic. Of Sutton. were calling here
yesterday.
MRS. Glen Mcknight and Mrs.
Laura Bradley, OF Hutchinson, were
calling here yesterday.
Frank Smith. of Baltimore, was a
business caller here yesterday.
Mrs. Frances Shaver. who has
been III at her home in East Brook
dale for the past week, is getting
better.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

legrlno, a parcel OF land in the Mo
nongahela Industrial Company's
East Side addition TO Fairmont,
$3.50.
Leora Baker and husband to Vir-
gil G. Baker, a one-half interest
in n parcel OF land on Buffalo
creek in Warrington district, $500.
D. B. Snider and wife to Helen
E. Philips, a parcel Of land in the
Fairmont Development company's
addition to the city Of Fairmont, IS.
P. D. Pollok and wife to Clay
Holm, a parcel of land in the Bell
view Heights addition to the city
OF Fairmont, $4,000.
Joseph c. Common and wife to A,
v. Lynch, q parcel Of land in the
village OF Pennington, $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
Realty Deeds Are
Filed for Record

The following deeds we're filed
yesterday with County Clerk A. G.
Martin for recording:
Charles NJ. Toothman to Charles
Powell, o parcel OF land on Otter
run in Winfield district, 81.
P. A. Sacci and wife 10 Walton
Miller, a parcel Of land in the Mo.
nongaola Industrial Company's ad-
dItion 10 Fairmont, S..
Walton Miller ct al. to P, A. Sac
ci, a parcel OF land in the Monon-
gahela Industrial Company's East
Side addition to Fairmont, $4,000.
p. Al saccf and wife 10 Ralph Pel'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

Influenza of a mild type has made It's appear
ance in Moundsville. according 10 a dispatch from
that town. But there is nothing strange or alarm
ing about that. There will be some scattered in
nuenza all over the country this winter, but II the
people take ordinary care of themselves there is
not much danger that it will attain epidemic pro-
portions. i 70 most serious aspect Of the influenza
situation this year is the possibility that the indi-
vidual cases will develop into serious Illnesses. Peo-
pie who are seized with grippy colds should call
a doctor at once and carry out his orders faithfully
until the danger stage is past.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
With Herbert Hoover as chairman a.

With Herbert Hoover as chairman and Frank
lin K. Lane as treasurer the largest cooperative be-
neYolent organization ever st up in this country
vas formed in New York yesterday for the relief Of
the sick and starving children of Europe. There
are literally millions Of these children and 1t Is 60
ing to take a great many American dollars to keep
them alive during the winter which is Just ahead,
but it is a cause that appeals TO the imagination,
and it ought to have hearty support. America has
lost practically all of the prestige It's wonderful rec
ord in the war gave 1t in Europe. but II We make
use of our present prosperity 10 realize the dis
tress OF the children of Europe in the years to come
is bound to be a bond Of sympathy which will be
much more substantial than any war-created CLAM
our. The best piece of international business the
government OF the United States ever engaged in
was the burst Of generosity which prompted US to
hold aloOf from the game of gouging China.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
Distance Lends EncHanrment

In 0 well known schoc: in Nir-
gIniA last week | heard u little
girl play most admirably a selec-
tion on the plano. The child had
only taken a few Lessons yet she
played the piece in such a manner
that tears came to my eyes. l could
never have persuaded the child to
practise long enough at home to
know that selection as she did. Yet
the little lady had worked hard,
labored long and lovingly because
mother was far away, 1t was so
much more wonderful to work for
mother as a surprise. Later in the
day | discovered scratched with q
pin on that much practised piano,
right across the front, my
Mother Is SO sweet" Distance
lends euchantment you know
yes, indeed, even In school life.
Sea sleds, capable Of carrying
airplanes out in midoCean. are he
ing developed by a Boston concern.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

cultivate good viii. They must remember that since
God is our Father. we arc all brothers.
If Thanksgiving is TO strike the right note in the
life Of the nation tomorrow it must call us 10 our knees
in peuiteuee and prayer. God is not dead. and the ma
ton that serves and honos him may face the future
without fear.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
MINER FATALLY INJURED.

Andy Clayiska. aged Al years, a
miner in the employ OF the Hite
mines near townsville. was killed
yesterday by n fall Of slate. His
body is at the Jones morgue await.
ing burial.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

Announcement is made that during September
the railroads broke records for bulk in freight
handling, hut did not do SO we'll in the number OF
miles the trains covered. Good enough. 1t shows
that the roads under their own management are
really up on their toes and that the proud American
record for transportation efficiency is coming back.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

Representatives of the consumers and the live
stock growers are both opposing an application for
an increase in wages by packing house employees for
they feel that one of the other of them would have
to do the paying. But in the end it is old man ul-
innate Consumer who viii pay. He always does.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

Twenty tons OF apples were dis.
trlbuted on the downtown streets
OF Seattle during the Apple Day
parade, October 80.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. FENToN.

Funeral services over the body
OF Mrs. Walter Fenton, whose death
from blood poisoning following the
extraction OF a tooth took place on
Monday morning, wa held this aft
eruoon at three o'clock from the
Methodist Episcopal church at
Evansville and burial was made in
the Evansville cemetery by Under.
taker r. G. Jones, The funeral
was largely attended by friends OF
the deceased and was Of an i'm
presslve nature.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
Thanksgiving Service

A Thanksgiving service Will be
held IN the M. p. church hore on
Thursday evening beginning at f:sV
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

W. ]. Pruuty has moved from the
hotel building in Main street 10
Front street in the house occupied
BY Walter Davis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
MoNoNGAH
Aunt ls Dead.

Bruce and Thomas Rodgers were
called to FuirchAnce, Pa. yesterday
OF account Of the death OF their
Snnt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

The making OF velour mats, once
an Austrian monopoly is now firm.
" established In Britain.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24

The United States is the worlds
largest coal exporter,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-24
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER "a, 1920.

Men find ii more easy 10 Y0tler than 10 praise
Richter.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-05-12
MASON COUNTY COURT.

On this day a paper bearing date of
November 25, 1919 and purporting to
be the last will and testament of
Thusia Bell, deceased, was produced
in court and filed. The due execution
of said paper was proven by the testi-
mony of w. ]. Cracraft and r. f. Haw-
kins ,attesting witnesses thereto and
admitted to probate.
Thos. w. Ray named in the last will
of Thusia Bell, deceased, as executor
thereof appeared in court and qualified
as such without security as requested
in said will
Judge II. p. Purnell this morninl
gave judgment for the defendant in tn,
case of c, r. Storer vs.. ]. c. Stuart
suing for breach of contract on clear
ing ground.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-05-12
THE CHURCH MUST
ADAPT HERSELF TO
PRESENT DAY NEEDS
Dean Boyd, OF Kentucky University,
Delivers Strong Lecture on "SOcial
Functions of Religion"

There was only a fairly good audi
ence at the court house Tuesday eve
ming to hear Dean p. p Boyd, of the
University of Kentucky, deliver the
last of the series of lectures on soci-
ology under the auspices of the Mays
Vile Community Club Dean Boyds
subject was one i'm which the public is
becoming more interested year by
year. He approached the problems
confronting the Christian church in
the spirit of loyalty to her great past
and of sincere desire that she may so
fit herself for present day service as
to justify her great mission in the
world
He paid some attention to the condi-
tions confronting the state and the ma
tion and the civilized world The seri-
Gus days of the war have been fol-
lowed by no less serious days of peace
We came back before it was over over
there, and we find that it is not over
over here either"
He showed by statistics that the
church itself is in serious situation
and raised the question as to whether
the church is equal to the mighty
problems that are pressing now, and
whether with her present outlook and
programs she can for long appeal to
the young people and the state ."No
divine institution" he said "can prove
false to its mission without another's
rising to replace it."
Dean Boyd then tried to show that
the social ideal was the very essence
of the old Hebrew institution from
which grew the early Christian
church; that Christ himself thought
and worked constantly for a better
life and society on earth; that the
great burden of his soul was the bring
ing of the Kingdom of God on Earth.
The whole address was an appeal
for breadth and tolerance, for prac-
tical application of Christ's message
to the problems of today for an ag-
gressiveness and fearlessness in oppo-
sition to social'wrongs with forgetful-
ness of self and loyalty to Jesus
rather than to any organization He
that loseth his life shall find it, and
the institution that will throw its very
existence into jeopardy for the sake of
truth and righteousness will find its
own soul and eternal life. If the
church with her ideals of love and jus
tice can not save the day, what lnsti-
tuition can? Industry breeds slums and
millionaires Science alone made Ger
many.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-05-12
REDMEN IN STATE
meet AT LEXINGTON i
ELECT new OFFICERS
Representatives From 217 Tribes In
This State Attend the Meeting of
The Great Council Of
Kentucky.

Braves to the number of 300, from
the 217 tribes of Red Men in the state,
held council until the fires burned low
in the longhouse Tuesday, the opening
day of the Great Council of Kentucky
at Lexington.
Due to the absence from that city of
Mayor T. C. Bradley, who was to have
delivered the welcoming address, the
formalities of welcome and response
were dispensed with and the Council
entered into executive session immedi-
ately upon convening at the Knights
of Columbus hall, on North Limestone
street, at 10 o'clock. Lyman S. Gra-
ham, of Frankfort, great sachem, pre-
sided at the meeting.
Nominations for officers for the COM
ing year were made before the meeting
adjourned for lunch and Immediately
following the noon recess the election
was held, The following officers were
elected: Lyman S. Graham, Blackfoor
Tribe 10. g. Frankfort great prophet;
Edward Sutton, Qundaro Tribe No.
1863, Hippo, great sachem; w. T. Bare,
War Eagle Tribe No. 80, Bedford, great
senior sycamore; Beckham Overstreet,
Cherokee Tribe No. 8, Louisville, great
junior sycamore; William A. Grader,
Cherokee Tribe N. s, Louisville, great
chief of records; r. L. Courtney, Sci
OTTO Tribe No. 1874, Covington, great
keeper of Wampum.
Mr.. Overstreet is Past Grand Master
|. o. o. F. of Kentucky, and is now
grand representative to the Sovereign
Grand Lodge of the World, which
meets at Boston next September. When
grand master of the Odd Fellows that
order raised an endowment fund of
$4,000 for the Orphans Home at Lev
ington. He is now chairman of the
campaign to raise 100000. He is past
sachem of Cherokee tribe, Red Men,
Louisville
An open session with the members
of the degree of Pocahontas was held
Tuesday afternoon. Homer j. North
cutt, of Covington, welcomed the sis
ters of the order with response by
Robert E. Cole, of Barboursville. In
addition talks were made by Beckham
Overstreet and ]. B. McFerran, of Chi
cago, great chief of records of the
United States, who is representing the
great Inconhonee at the meeting.
Reports from the various commit
tees Tuesday afternoon show that the
order has nearly 1000 members in
Kentucky,