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The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
CUMBERLAND SUBURB
HOMES RAZED BY FIRE

Cumberland. Nd, May 17.-Four
houses were destroyed by IRE At
Narrows Park today. making seven
families homeless.
The flames originated m the house
occupied by Mrs. Ella Duckworth
and spread to the homes OF Chris
tian Price, formerly Of Hancock.
Md; Mrs. John shrcyer and the
property Of J. Frank seiss. occupied
by four families.
For q time. 1t appeared that the
whole Narrows Park colony would
be burned out. Central fire depart
ment Of Cumberland gave aid with
% chemical engine.
The Narrows Park Methodist
Episcopal Church was slightly dam
aged.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

Eggs-Strictly fresh. 43a44c: av-
erage receipts. 41c; Southern. 42a
43c.
Checsc-June. whole milk. 35a3sc.
Butter-Tubs, 67a6Sc; prints. 6Sa
zoe.
Live Poultry-Roosters. per lb.,
csc; turkeys, per lb.. 40a45c: spring
chickens. per lb.. SoaS5c: hens. per
Ib. 70a75c; ducks. local, per lb.. SO
a37c.
Livestock-Calves. per 1b.. 16a17c;
spring lambs, per lb, 20a22c; sheep.
Sa1Oc
Green Fruit-Apples. per bbl.,
new. $4.0Oa11.00; boxes, $3.0Oa5.50;
California lemons. per box. $4.00a
$50; pineapples. $5.OOa7.0O; Florida
oranges. s9.OOa1o.5O; grapefruit.
$6.O0a7.50; Strawberries. 20a35c:
California oranges, per box. $7.00a
500.
Vegetables - Potatoes. per sack.
S!l50a13.OO: new. No. /. per bbl..
Florida. s14.oOa14.5O; No. 2. per bbl..
$l2.OOa125O; stringbeans, per bas..
$1.5Oa3.5O; eggplant, per crate. $3.50
ASSOC: new cabbage, Florida, per
basket, s1.5Oa2.25; North Carolina,
per crate. s5.EOa6.00; bccts, Florida.
per crate. $1.OOa3.0O; celery. Florida,
per crate, S6.0Oa7.5O; celery, per doZ.,
s1.5Oa2.0O: romaine lettuce, per bas-
ket, $20Oa3.50: squash, white. per
crate, $2.5Oa350: spring onions, per
100 punches. $2.50a3.00: onions, per
1OO-Ib. sack. S9.OOa1O.Oo; Texas on
ions, per crate. $3.O0a3.25; sweet po-
tdtoes. per bbl., SS.c0a9.e0: yams,
S4.0OaG SO; spinach, per bbl., $2.5Oa
800: Florida peppers, per crate,
$3.0Oa6.00: Florida tomatoes, per
crate, $6.00aS.0O; green peas, per
basket, $2.00a3.0O; rhubarb. per
bunch. Sale; asparagus, local. per
bunch, 10a20c; Southern, $2.0Oa4.OO
per doxen punches; cucumbers. per
basket or crate. $3.00a4.50; carrots.
per bbl., $S.50a9.00; turnips, South
Carolina. per basket, $1.50a2.0o.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York, May 17.-Butter-Mar-
ket strong. Creamery extras, GA
soc; hrsts. 60a63c; higher, 63a66c:
state, dairy tubs, 45a62; renovated
extras, 54a54h.
Cheese firm. Whole milk speciais,
2Sa32c; fancy, 27ha30c; lower, Goa
2Sc; Wisconsin, whole milk fancy,
young Americas, 20a2Sc; State,
skins, specials, 19a22c; choice, 17laa a
lsa; fair to good, 12a16c; lower.
5a10c.
Eggs-Market Irregular. Nearby
white, fancy; sac; brown. 53c; ex-
ira. 49a49hc: firsts, 44a4Sc,
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Virginia Boy Killed
As Cart Overturns

Woodstock, Va, May l7.-GiIbert
Henson. II years old. was found
dead beneath the horse he had been
driving on the farm Of his guardian.
John Pifer, near Strasburg.
The accident occurred while the
boy was hauling water. Tho cart
overturned, throwing the horse and
pinning the boy underneath. In
1916 James Henson, father of the
boy, was killed in an accident at
the Standard Lime company's plant
near Strasburg.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Labor Shortage Fails to Check
Soaring Price of Virginia Land

and receives in addition his house
rent, fuel and in some cases the
use of a COW. Two years ago $50
a month was considered good wages
on, a farm. The principal crops in
Augusta County. so far as grains
are concerned, are wheat and corn.
Hay is also one of the leading crops.
A certain quantity of rye, oats and
barley is also raised but this season
a change Is noticeable.
Many farmers are sowing soy
beans in place of some OF the oat
crops, and such forage crops as al
falfa, clover and timothy.
The apple is one of Augusta Coun-
tvs most valuable products. and or
chards in this section are being nur-
tured and developed as never be-
fore. They are bringing unusually
high prices at this time, one tract of
fifty-five acres having sold recently
for $27,500. for example. There are
also valuable smaller crops. iEclud-
ing berries. grapes and other prod
ucts. Truck farming. especially
near Staunton, pays we'll those who
follow it.
Triples in Value.
Rural real estate has climbed in
price along with everything else.
The value of farm crops is believed
to have been responsible for the in
creased valuation Of farms. Accord
ing to County Agent Manley, the
peak is near, but other experts are
not so sure.
Examples include the recent sale
of a farm for $4,000 which twelve
years ago was bought for $4,000.
1t remains unimproved today. Moth
ing has been added in the way of
buildings. Another farm of about
225 acres was bought five years ago
for $4,000. Since then ii has chang
ed hands three times. The present
owner paid $4,000 and has refused
an offer of SCI 900
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Weddings in Maryland
And the Virginias

Richmond. Va, May 17.-Miss Ro-
salie v. Kain, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kain, S12 Cathedral
place. will be married in June to
James J. McGi ath, Of Easthampton,
Mass, formerly head supervisor OF
war activities of the Knights of CO.
lumbus for the Southeastern divi-
sion. He recently accepted the di-
rectorship of the Savannah Institute
of Musical Arts.
Manassas Va. May II. Cards
have been issued announcing the
approaching marriage Of Miss Car
rie Elizabeth Fetzer, of Manassas,
and Joseph Harvey Swift. of Ian
caster, Pa.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
5000 School Children
Parade in Hagerstown

Hagerstown. Md. May 17.-Five
thousand pupils of the public
schools of Washington County took
part in a demonstration here today
at the annual School Rally Day.
The Larade, including five bands.
was several miles in length and
viewed by thousands.
School and county officials rode
in automobiles at the head of the
procession.
Many of the pupils wore novel
costumes. The afternoon was de-
voted TO athletic events en- the Fair
Ground.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
FACES RESPONSIBLE
JOB; ENDS HER LIFE

Danvilie, Va, May 17.--Further In
quiry into the suicide OF Miss Au-
brey watlington. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. Warrington, In a re-
mote part OF this county few days
ago, reveals that she was a gradu-
ate nurse of Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, Baltimore. and that she was
due there today to enter upon a po-
sition of responsibility.
1t II confirmed that the, girl COM
mitted suicide because of her par
ents' aversion to her marriage to
a young Halifax County man.. She
left him a letter containing her en-
gaRement ring.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
TRAIN NEAR PLUNGE
ON VIRGINIA BRIDGE

Danville, Va, May 17.-Irvin
Cross. trainman. was injured yester-
day when an incoming train from
Norfolk on the Southern was de-
rallied on Hyco Creek trestle, near
here.
Two cars left the rails and came
within a few inches Of plunging
twenty-five feet into the water.
Traffic was delayed twenty-four
hours. as part of the trestle had
to be rebuilt.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Yrsinians Go to State Couven6ou.

A large delegation of virginIans
left last night 70 attend the State
Democratic Convention in Roanoke.
Va, Wednesday. Among those in
the party were Senators Carter
Glass and Claude A. Swanson. and
Representative Henry ID. Flood.
Edward L. Holland. and former
Representatives c. c. CarIin. and
Richard +. Byrd. Senators Swan
son and Glass and Representative
Flood will probably be selected as
delegates at large to attend the ma
tional convention.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Antii-Bonus Campaign
Laid to Wall Street

Richmond, Va. May l7.-Enorts
OF Wall Street are being directed
through a highly organized polit-
ical lobby at Washington and u
large publicity bureau ''to befuddle
the public mind against the soldier
beneficial legislation" now pending
before Congress, according to
statement given here by John ].
Wicker, jr., Richmond attorney. He
is national executive committeeman
of the American Legion for Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Bank Organized at Vienna.

Herndon. Va, May 17.-Franklin
Williams has been elected president
of the newly organized Vienna Ma
tional Bank: B. F. Myers, vice presi-
dent: John w. Rust, attorney. The
directors are: ]. w. Rust. Z. Parker
Milburn. Howard A. Money, c. E.
Miller. Joseph Berry. l. l. Freeman,
Franklin Williams and Samuel
Millard.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
WEST VIRGINIAN HANGS
HIMSELF IN ORCHARD

Martinsburg. W. Va. May IL
Charles Ellis, As years old. a farm
er of near Martinsburg. hanged
himself from a tree in his orchard.
The body was found by neighbors.
1t was believed an injury on the
head several years ago had resulted
in temporary insanity.
Ellis was a brother OF s. Z. Ellis
and Ashby F:ls, Martinsburg build
ing contractors.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Manassas Legion Post Organized.

Manassas. Va, May IA post of
the American Legion was organized
in Manassas last night, known as
the Prince william County Post.
c. H. Harrell presided at the meet
ing. Officers elected were w. NJ.
Johnson. commander; DIR. w. Fewell
vice president; and NJ. NJ.
Ellis, adjutant and finance officer.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Lynchburg Legion Opens Drive.

Lynchburg. Va. May 1.-THE
Post of the American
Legion is conducting a membership
the membership now con-
sisting of but $50 men. Lynchburg
about $500 to the serv-
ice. The post has just established
and a permanent club
room in the Lynch Building here.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
CAROLINA CLUBHOUSE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Danville, Va. May 1.-THE Mar
shall Field Country Clubhouse at
Spray, N. c., was destroyed by fire
yesterday, with an estimated loss of
$4,000. according to reports re-
ceived here today. The clubhouse
was a two-story log structure. for
merly the home of G. w. Foraker
of New York.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Methodist Mission Workers Meet.

Cumberland. Md. May 1.-THE
first business session of the seventh
annual meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Society. Baltimore Con-
ference. Methodist Episcopal Church
South. was held this morning at
Trinity Church, Grand avenue.
where the convention is being en-
teTtained.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
F Fairmont Woman Shoots
Herself After Quarrel

Fairmont. Va, May 17.-Mrs. Anna
Kettle. 26 years old. shot herself in
the breast with a revolver yester-
day, following a quarrel with her
husband. Louis Kettle. at Grant
town, and died while being re-
moved to a hospital.
The act was committed in the
presence of her two children.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Towns Build Duplicate Schools.

Cape Charles, Va. May 1.-Two
new duplicate buildings for school
houses will be erected at Cheriton
and Capeville at a total cost of
$l50.000. Each building will have
Independent light and water system
and the latest approved mechanical
fan heating and ventilating system.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Baptist Hospital Chartered.

Lynchburg. Va. May 1.-THE Eir-
ginia Baptist Hospital. Inc. was
granted a charter here yesterday.
with .. B. Barker. Lynchburg lay
man Of the Baptist church, presi-
dent. The hospital will be a
$2S0.000 project, and the site. al
ready acquired. is in a beautiful
suburb
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
French Cite Staunton Surreon.

Staunton, Va. May l7.-Dr. Rich
ard b. Bell, Staunton surgeon. for
merly a major in the army Medical
Corps, has received q citation GER
cier d'Academie, with silver palms
from the French government on
accommodation OF Gen. Gallon.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Glee Club Plans Summer Trim.

The Amphion GIee Club, ]. Henry
Lewis. director, returned yesterday
from trip to Portsmouth. Va. where
the club appeared in a joint recital
with the Portsmouth Melody Club
Plans are now being made for a mid
trip to Kansas City, Mo.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK.

Chicago. May 17.-Hogs-Marke
25 to S5 cents lower than Satur-
days average.
Cattle-Market steady to 25 cents
lower, bids on light calves unevenly
lower
sheep-Market very slow. un-
evenly lower.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Especial to The Washington Herald,

Especial to The Washington HeraId.)
Staunton. Va. May 17.-The
scarcity of labor and resultant high
wages will be responsible for a
reduction of from ten to twenty
per cent in crops in Augusta
County this season, according to
County Demonstration Agent P. c.
Manley.
Farmers are unwilling to put out
crops because they feel the lack of
help will render them unable to
take care of them at maturity.
The crop reduction varies in diff
ferent sections of the county Just
as labor conditions vary. In some
places where there is plenty Of
native labor. no program OF reduc-
ton is perceptible. In certain parts
of this county farm hands are be-
ing paid as much as $500 per day
while in other sections, not stripped
of labor, half that sum is paid.
New Crops Tried Out.
\ man going on a farm to work
by six months or a year is paid at
the rate of from $40 to $45 a month.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
College Teaches Use of Ballot.

LynchburG. Va. May 17.-Ran-
dolph- Macon Woman's College is
sponsoring series of citizenship
lectures this week with the intention
of instructing women to use the bal
lot. Five hundred will attend.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Frost Damages Truck Crops.

Harrisonburg, Va. May 17.-Light
frosts Saturday and Sunday morn
ings caused considerable damage to
potatoes, tomatoes and beans. Fruit
is believed not to have been injured
to any great extent
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Wilson Names R. R. Carman
For Maryland Attorney

President Wilson yesterday nomi-
mated Robert r. Carman. Of Balti-
more. vice Samuel K. Dennis re-
signed. as United States attorney
for the District OF Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Who Win Win the Cadets Competitive Drilp

The second of photographs of officers Of the High
School Cadet probable of the
hotlyconested annual drill
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18

Some of the most remarkable
increases ir real estate Valnes haze
been Sho1tH IN augusta County,
Virginid, despite the fact that the
farmers are facing a Severe Labo,
shortage. The farmers 1rho decide
to qnit aud let others struggle
arfth the problem are able to re-
tire on modest fortunes. Other
articles on the present conditions
of prginid farms IviH be pub
ished daily in The Washington
Herald.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
A. c. L. Stockholders to Meet.

Richmond, Va. May 1.-THE an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the Atlantic Coast Line Railway will
be held here tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Deaths in Maryland
And the Virginias

Richmond. Va, May 17.-charIes
B. Morrison, 26. prominent member
Of the Richmond Blues Battalion,
who died at his home. 16 North
Laurel street. was buried today
Manassas, Va. May l7.-Mrs.
Emma Manuel, 81. died at her home
near Catharpin, this county.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
Cedar Bluff Census 533.

inc Census Bureau announced
Yesterday the population of Cedar
Blum, Va. is 533. No comparison
with 1910 figures was available.
The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. May 17.-Futures in grain and
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-10-20
RED CROSS ASSISTS
DISABLED VETERANS

The American Red Cross Is carrying
on wide program OF service for the
disabled World War veterans receiving
treatment In United States Public
Health hospitals, and those being train.
ed through agencies OF the Federal
Board FOR Vocational Education.
In each OF the Public Health Service
hospitals Red Cross workers devote
their time 10 the general welfare OF
the service men from the day tl.ey
enter the receiving ward until they
are discharged. After the soldiers dis
charge the Red Cross continues It's
friendly service through the Home
Service Section In his own community
The Red Cross maintains GONZALES
cent house AT NIL OF the hospitals.
where patients can nmuSe themselves
after they are well enough TO be up
and around Parties and picture shows
in the wards ARE also furnished with
occasional excursions when GONZALES
cence comes
Great service has been rendered by
the Red Cross In mental cases In idcn-
,ifying those who have appeared in
state hospitals for The insnnc. and help.
Ing them secure compensation due from
the Bureau OF War Fisk Insurance.
In the Federal boards various dis
trict Offices the Red Cross worker, net
ms with the Home Service Section.
makes necessary loans to the men. ar
ranges suitable living conditions, helps
collect evidence and supply facts TO the
Board. assists in Appealing cases" and
settles various personal difficulties for
the men. The workers also follow up
and aid all men who discontinue train.
Ing.
The Red Cross agents md men "lost"
to the Board. help clear M delayed
cases and aid the college counsclors In
.heir friendly work with the men
Many Red Cross chapters have set up
recreation facilities. and IN some In
stances living clubs. so these victims
OF war mny have attractive surround
lnrs and the fun which must 80 with
effective school work
To the American Rcd Cross Institute
for the blind near baltimore. Md
more than half OF all the Americans
blinded In the World War have come
for training The Institute, through
tho Red Cross. long ago conducted an
exhaustive Industrial survey 10 deter
men could be cited AS result It Is
putting forth we'll trained men equip
ped 20 meet the social. civic and eco
nomic requirements OF their respective
communities
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-10-20
AMERICANS ABROAD
IN RED CROSS WORK
United States Citizens Far Away
Enthusiastic Members of the
Fourteenth" Division.

Among the most enthusiastic and
energetic members OF the American
Red Cross are those citizens OF tho
United States who live outside the
continental boundaries OF their country
--soIs and daughters OF the Stars and
Stripes residing ut tie fur corners Of
tina cnrth.
These people compose the insuiar
and Foreign Division OF the parcn, or.
Gnn'za;ion. generally known MS the
Fourteenth" Division. which hus
Jurisdiction OF all territory outside
the country proper: that is. Alaska
Porto Rico. Hawaii. virgin Islands. the
Philippines. Guam. md even the Is
lind of zap. which came under our
flng as n result OF the world war. For
the year 1920 this division reported
SO.S0S paid M members.
The main object of this division IS
to give our citizens everywhere the op-
portunlty TO participate In the work
OF the organization which stands for
the best national ideals Americans
In far places Intensely loynl aud pa.
trloIlc. treasure their membership IN
the Red Cross as the outward TX.
preston OF their citizenship. II is an.
other tic TO the homeland and 10
each other There arc chapters OF
this division In Argentine. Bolivia.
Brazil, Canal zone. Chile, CHM. Costa
Rlca. Cubn, Dolnlnlcan Republic.
Ecundor, England, France, Guam,
Guatemala, Haiti. Hawaii Honduras,
japan. Manchuria. Netherlands, Nlcn-
rngun. Paraguay, Peru, Philippines,
Porto Rico, Siberia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, SyrIn, Turkey. Uruguay.
venczuelu and Virgin Islands.
During the wnr these scattered
members OF the Red Cross contrib
uted millions IN money, and millions
OF dollars worth OF necessary articles
for the men in service, aud sent many
doctors and nurses to France. At the
same time they carried on IN excel
lent Home Service in their respective
communities for the families of those
who had gone TO war, aud In some 70
gions gave lnrge sums OF money and
unreasonable personal service TO the
relief OF disaster nnd disease victims
The division is now establishing
service clubs In foreign ports for the
benefit OF sailors in the American Mer.
chant Marine, making plans to aid
Americans In trouble In foreign lands
and completing arrangements for civ
Ing immediate adequate relief In case
OF disaster.
1t is the Fourteenth Divisions part
In the great Peace Time program OF
tho American Red Cross.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-10-20

How would you like to jour.
ncy to the nearest city for n
pound of sugar, or yard of
muslin, or a spool of thread, or
u smoke? And how would you
like to make the trip when you
need II prescription filled in a
hurry, with death running you
u rnce? You would make some
noise if forced 10 such an eX.
trcmity then more noise.
Yon would sny-and justly So
that Il town III which YOU can
not buy IL pound Of sugar, or a
yard of muslin, or spool Of
thread, or n smoke, or even get
II prescription filled, is Il mighty
poor excuse of "A town and not
worth living in. Vet our MGR
chants can only afford TO keep
these things for your convo.
nience IA long as you buy 9th
or things from them. 1t is not
doing this town any good TO
bny the little things here and
then chase oil TO II city or send
to n catalogue house when you
want something on which the
merchant has IA chance TO make
dollar. Neither is it doing
you any good, for the prospc ri
~ OF each citizen ~ dependent
To II large extend upon the
prosperity of the community as
II whole. We are not telling
YOU something you do not
know. We are simply refresh.
ing your memory III hope the
time may come when our PEG
Pile Will conclude that II town
that it worth living in is worth
trading in.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-10-20
Swat the
Cougher
He is More Dangerous Than
a Man With a Pistol Be
cause He Scattcrs
His Shots.

Richmond, Va, oct. 10
This is the time when colds.
coughs, grip, whooping cough
aud tuberculosis are widely
spread. During the school DAYS
of early fall, when people have
not changed to heavy clothing,
bad colds start and the cougher
spreads them abroad.
The State Board of Health
declares that the cougher is
more dangerous than the pistol
shooter. The latter may miss
his mark; or at the worst, he is
apt to hit only one victim; but
the cougher filings broadcast
into the air the germs OF any
nose and throat disease, or any
lung trouble he may have, and
whoever comes along and
breathes into his system some
of these germs is very likely to
catch the disease.
"lf you must cough" says
the hea lth commissioner.
cough into your handkerchief.
Ii Your handkerchief is not
available bend your head tow
ard the ground when YOU have
to cough. The germs are moi
apt TO come up from the ground
after the next fellow, but they
take Il long time to fall if You
cough straight out into the air.
This is the time nisoto warn
children against putting pen.
ellis or fingers into their mouths
aud also against using the com
mon drinking cup. So much
OF the child's energy is cXpend.
ed III growth that it has little
left for the building of /, SIS
lance, so the youngster is more
susceptible than the adult to
almost every disease; but If he
can be taught To avoid the
promiscuous cougher and made
TO keep every thing except his
food and toothbrush out OF his
mouth, there is little or no
chance of getting diphtheria.
scarlet fever or any of the trou
blcs mentioned above.