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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-07-23
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

VI Sreenerier County. West v,.,,
Revised January 1, 1910 s'"'s
Judge Circuit Courts. H sb.
Prosecuting Attorney-. Scot, 49,
County Commissioners-Tbos
shields: President; J. o. McClnn. ":
Z. w. Sydenstricker. dnd
Circuit Clerk-H. c. Skasgs
county Clerk-Paul c. Hogse,t
Sheriff.. NJ. Miller; Deputiss G
Mcdowell. J. w. Miller and "
Hunt. W. 4.
Surveyor-7James W. RAIDER.
!. White Sulphur. "hlse,
Assessor-E. b. Miller; Denu,,.
Office Deputy. W. CrickenIaa;,.
House Of Delegates--J. 8. Thurmon.eer
state se sas{; 8. Lewis o 'ao
Hill, and H. G. Vincell. YAK
oupeUr!ntendent Of Schools-L. q
Justices Of the Peace
LfEyisM4"s a.b Dist5iet-w. R. Burdst.. Ana
fo and S = u. E RI,sstriet-P. H. Mccss,s
irtsn Corner District-H. c. Erw,n
White Sulphur District-N' b..
ner, Caldwell and R. Lee Harnass
Wnlte sulphur. '
Failing Spring nistrict-P. b. Roo.,o
Wiliams6urE Districts. ". c,r,.,o-
Meadow Blum District-O. d. Ruc,
and Renick Osborns. ucNman
Blue Sulphur District-J. l. s,
ana A. M. McNeer. "ssra
Constables-
Lewisburg nis.rict-M. r. Giue.n.. 49,.
Fort Spring District
Irish Corner District
and A. b. McClung. ~'i'ini
Williamsburg District
Meadow Blum District-H. c. Hea.,s,
Blue Sulphur District oas'ef'
White Sulphur District. E. Ayres
Overseers OF the Poor
tLewisburg District-J. M. Cunninvh.,
Fort Spring District-H. L. Cofrman
Irish Corner-C. B. Beckner.
Anthonys Creek District
White Sulphur District-J. r. Av-..
Anthonys Creek District--W: s. waid
Williamsburg District-F: L. Wallace
Meadow Blum District-w. A. Anderso,
Blue Sulphur District-Jno. T. Mont.
gOmery. N'
Commissioners of Accounts-John W
Arbuck:e: F.. N: Arbuckle. samvsi
Tlmes Of Holding corr.s
Circuit Court oolvenes on tina
Third Tuesday In January. Second
Tuesday in May. Second Tuesday in
September.
The County Court convenes on the Fi-,t
T Fass9a in each o: the months Of Januag.
September. October. November and De.
cember. and on the Second and Fourth
Tuesdays In August.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-07-23
Australian Rabbits SELLING East.

Rabbits have been doing great dam.
age in the grazing districts Of
Australia, and strenuous efforts 10
eradicate them has resulted i'm the kill
ing of n vast number Of these ami
mails. Some 100000 bodies are now
i'm cold storage awaiting shipment to
England. The embargo on the export
Of rabbit skins was removed in De-
ccmher last, and the boom in rabbit
skin prices has produced remarkable
competition in Strengthening the pest.
The ruling average price paid to trap
pcrs for skins IS now $1.S2 per pound,
and the demand for skins by the
United States and European markets
is so great that It cannot he satisfied.
and IL is thought that prices will go
still higher. Experienced trappers are
making up to S97 per week for the
skins alone.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-07-23
Az PUBLIC AECIINN.

Stray calf, havl.. been adver-
tised for three weeks ard no one
claiming it. will ,ffcr said calf
for sale at public auction 10 the
highest bidder, at my homa ct
Vago, Grcenbricr county, IN Satur-
day, July oath, 1920, at 10 o'clock
a. Ill. Owner can pay expense Of
keep and advertising and set same
before Salc.).
Also will offer for sale al the
same time and place, one black
Riding and Driving Mare.
ANDREW LANDRUM.
1921 Vago, W. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-07-23

Men Who Have Won Success in life's
Game Satisfied With Moth
iro but Victory.

Walter Hagen. the golfer. says:
"Never play for safety. but always
try for the cup"
Kings in other trades as we'll us in
golf have found that it pays to TRY
for the cup" remarks "Girard' in til"
Philadelphia Press.
Safety shots are often careless shots
in business as i'm play.
Rockefeller played six hole out in
the oil world and he made IL par and
then some.
Morgan hammered the ball straight
for the flag and it flew above every
bunker and sand pit in the financial
world.
Col. tom" Scott had no safety
shots In his bag when dreaming out
the Pennsylvania road system. nor did
Franklin Il. Gowcn when he made his
master stroke in buying the Readings
coal lands.
Theodore \. Vail. the telephone
giant. never minced his game nor re-
sorted to Il half shot to save his face.
lie went out with the long stroke ana
came home To the final shot with II
record card to his credit.
The big-lcague teams play to win
the game. not TO win compromise or
tie the other team.
The great merchant nails his flag to
the mast. says damn the torpcd"cs.
and shoots straight at his target.
So in business as on the links the
adnSe should be: "lIOld your head
still and play for the cup"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-07-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
To the Creditors of Ellen NJ
Mr(li,,,rr N''

10 the Creditors of Ellen NJ.
McClung, deceased.
III pursuance of decree of the
Clrcuit Court of the County of
Hreenbrlcr, made in case therein
pending, to subject the real estate
oi me SAID Ellen NJ: McClung to
the payment of her debts, Won arc
required to present YOUR claims
against the estate of the said Ellen
NJ. McClmg, for adjudication TO
): NJ. Austin, Commissioner. at
his Office i'm the Town of Lewis
burg: West Virginia on or before
The 18th day Of August. 1920.
Witness II. G.. Skaggs, Clerk of
said Court, this 1st day of July.
7-2-6t II. C.. SKAGGS CIo,.l,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-07-23
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
Jesse r. Bright, Executor Of
Ellen NJ. McClung,
The Devisees of Ellen NJ. McClung.

The Devisees of Ellen NJ. McClung.
In pursuant of the authority
invested in me as Commissioner
in Chancery Of the Circuit Court.
of Grcenbrier County, West Nir-
ginia, in certain decree entered
in the above styled cause, enter
ed at the May Term of the Circuit
Court Of Grccnbrier County, West
Virginia, in which decree this
cause was referred TO me as a
Commissioner in Chancery to take,
state and report an account Of the
following matters:
FIRST: A statement Of the debts
owing by the Estate OF Ellen NJ.
McClung.
SEt 'OND: A statement of the
accou 1t of Jesse +. Bright, En-
ccuiUr.
THIRD: ANY other matters
deemed pertinent by said Commits
sioner or required by any parties
in interest.
To all parties i'm interest you
will hereby take notice that | have
fixed the 18th day of August, 1920
as the time when ana my Office
in the Bank of Lewisburg Building
in the Town Of Lewisburg, West
Virginia as the place where, l will
take said account and you are re-
quested to present your claims and
such evidence lin proof thereof as
is necessary.
S. NJ. AUSTIN,
Commissioner in
Chancery of the Cir
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-07-23

Bamboo Is made to servo the wants
OF the Chinese and Japanese for 500
different purposes. aaA-u......
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Labor Troubles on
 New Orleans Water
 Front Are At End
Union Freight Handlers Vote to Re turn After Similar Action Is Taken By Union Coastwise
 LOngshoremen
ey Associated Pres,

New Orleans. February 1s.-Iabor troubles on the New Orleans water front were ended late today when union freight handlers who have been on strike since February voted to return to work Their action came a few hours after union coastwise longshore- men voted almost unanimously to re- sume their labors.
 With the ending of the strike the export freight embargo which was im posed shortly after the men guilt work was lifted. Employment of non-union men under private constractofs has moved great deal of accumulated freight, it was stated, and resumption of work tomorrow will put activities almost on normal basis.
 Coastwise longshoremen went on strike because of disSatisfaction with a ruling of the national adjustment commission against increasing their wages. They were joined by the ter minal freight handlers and for several days not pound of export freight was moved.
 Notification by Direct General Hines that the railroad ac ifnisttatinn positively could not negot IF exe ing wages with the men NFer lAev were on strike resulted in a3is fEr he balloting today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
GERMANY GRANTED
 ADDITIONAL TIME
 ID REDUCE FORCES
Army Must Be Reduced to 100000 By April 10 and 100000 By
 July
By A,.,sIatsd rr,..

London, February 1S.-Germany has been allowed concession from the terms of the Treaty of Versailles with regard to the speed with which her military forces must be reduced. Premier Lloyd George, it was learned today, has notified Dr. Sthamer. the German envoy, that the date when her army must be reduced to NaOO0 men. has been fixed as April lo, while she is allowed until July 10 to bring 1t down to. the 1Q000 limit.
 T have the honor to inform you for the information of the German govern ment," said MT. Lloyd Georges letter to Dr. S. T. Sthamer that the atten- ton of the supreme council has been drawn by the president Of the comniis- sion of control in Berlin to the difficulty be confronted if the allies insist on strict fulhilment of the article of the treaty requiring a reduction in the Ger man army to l0o000 not later than March Sl.
 AS this article was drafted on the as- sumption that the Treaty of Versailles would have been ratified at a much earlier date, the supreme council decided to permit that the German forces should be reduced to 20O,oO0 by April 10. that 1t to say, three months from the coming into force of the treaty as provided for in Article 163, and to 10000 by July 10
 T. have the honor to request that you will communicate this decision to the German government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
DRIVE C0Al8J.i g.i
 OF PR S VETERANS
 TO MET THURSDAY
Plans v''II B Hsae fcf paiga for $4,O0oas0 a8terG Hou and Iersixn 4.a vsnsx
 Work
sy ss.sosss8 pFws


 0aastanoosa, .re aa, Tehrlarg fs- n ssmpais neomEtttes Aef inc nrea~
 rian oaaroa in tbe Ui sea States v meal ln tbl sss v 'rhursdsv Rsnru ary 2s it .-ss sin5 apten as aeA, ters of cha rst seriaa prog,Swiwa programme her. Hs st ~nirh gs% plans will be maus ar S chHrf h'Aa campaign for s4,000.0vs he seas 1920-1921, for extension oi anG foreign misisons- and various X. the religious actiyiti%s.
 Besides the finapcial, drive the Pl'es- byterian church has. set forth num- Der of objectives to be attained. Sum day, February 22,. has been designated Stewardship Acknowledgment Day. and the enrolling of 100000 tithers will be pushed The spiritual resources de- partment is seeking 10000 new mem bers to young peoples societies; 40, DOS new scholars in Sunday schools and 50,0O0 new members added to ths church by March al. 1920 l5,000 of these ybming from the Sunday school
 Sunday, February 2s, has been set aside as Life Work Recruiting Day. Leaders of the denomination have agreed that a total of 1000 Christian workers must be added to the Presby- terian forces now in the field in order that the work may be carried on ade- quately An attempt will be made to enroll these on this day. Most of the recruits are expected to come from the young men and women of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
By A..oeistss Frs.

Washington, February 1S.-President Wilson's extended illness and the at tendant discussion as to whether he was incapacitated for continuing his duties gave rise today to two proposals in the House to elarify and supplement constitutional provision on the subject. It was made clear, however that neither proposal was aimed at Presi- dent Wilson, the intent being to de- fine the procedure for future emergen- cies beyond any possibility of miscon- struetion or partisan action.
 The first proposal was in the form of a resolution for constitutional amend ment. introduced by Representatives Fess of Ohio, chairman of the repub- lican congressional committee, propos- ing to have the supreme court deter mine the ability of a President to dis charge his duties, whenever authorized by concurrent resolution of Con gress
 If Congress was not sitting when the emergency arose, the vice president would be authorized to call a special session.
 Unless the constitution expressly states that Congress shall be the judge of the disability of the executive" Mir. Fess said, it is argued that it cannot safely be allowed by inference; espe- cially would this be true where the two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
HILLQUIT DENIES HE
 IS PAID COUNSELLOR
 U. s. SOVIET BUREAU
sy As,ocIated pr,,,

Albany, N. r., February B,-Morris Hillquit. socialist leader who defended soviet Russia while testifying as a WI ness for the defense at the investigation of the five suspended socialist assembly men charger with disloyalty, today denied he was "a paid counsellor advocate" of the Russian soviet bureau in the United States or of L. C. A. K Martens. Rus sian soviet ambassador"
 Under verbal cross fire from Martin Conboy MT. Hillquit admitted he was counsel, but not counsellor for tho Russian bureau.
 He declared, however. his appointe Sent had not influenced his testimony and as serted he had never received any pay ment. big or small. from the soviet gov ernmen or MT. Martens. directly or in directly"
 Wasn't check drawn to your order for $3.0O0?" asked MT. Conboy. { None for three thousand dollars or three thousand cents"
 rAnd I pr, sume 1t will be a surprise to you if weNwill produce the check?''
 Tt will be welcome surprise if you hand it to me"
 No check was produced and MT Hill quit continued his testimony.
 He said that for the last year he had advised MT, Marten regarding the best way to accomplish his worthy mis- sion in this country and had aided him in organization of his office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Assistant District Attorneys Charged
 With Misconduct
By Associated Prs.

Albany, N. Y., February 1S.--Gov~ ernor smith today received from Raymond +. AlmiralI. foreman of the New York county extraordinary grand jury. specifications alleging niiseondnct in office on the part of three of the assistant district att terneys, John T. Doeiing, James E. smith and Edward F. kiiroe.
 The governor said that he would designate Attorney General Charles ID. Newton as special counsel to the grand jury in the investigation of the charges.
 Dooiing Is charged with con spiracy to bring about the indict- ment of Gaston E. Means for mur- der. smith is alleged fO have been guilty of neglect of duty in respect to inyestiga ting and prosecuting gambling. and disorderly houses, and I<iigore is accused of neglect of duty.
 Under cross examina ton Mir. Hillauit denied he had ever received retainer or compensation from rhe Russian soviet bureau in this country. He testified, however. he was counsel for the bureau and had advised l.. e. A. K. Martens Rus sian soviet ann bassador," how best
 tContinued on Page FOurteenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
"A Constitutional Amendment
 To Determine Ability Of the President To SerUe, Proposed

departments might belong adt political parties noy- co
 The uncertainty of EsbecH .dtional question would strorsSs v the wis dom if not necesg oxN amendmens pointing the wa. s2 "a possible em- barrassment."
 Virtually the sane procedure was outlined in a bill introduced by Repre- sentative Rogers. republican, MasSa- chusetts and referred to the Judiciary committee along ith the Fess resolution.
 1t would provide that the supreme court on the request of the Senate or House should determine whether the President lis unable 10 discharge the powers and duties of the office within the meaning of the constitution" The same tribunal would be authorized to say whether the Presidents inability had been removed, in which case he would be restored to office.
 Nobody knows what constitutes in ability or how it shall be determined" be of supreme consequence to the na- tion,
 Tt is high time that we made certain the uncertainty of the constitution. l propose very simple way--a way making prerequisite action by the leg islative and the judicial branches of the government which under the constitu- tion are coordinate with the President himself.
 This is not drive against the Presi- dent. It is simply to eliminate intoler- able obscurity in our fundamental law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
WOMEN STAND BY PLAN TO OPPOSE
 FORCED TRAINING
Also Pass Resolutions lndorsing League of Nations, Urging United States to Join With
 out Any Delay
By Associated Pres.

Chicago, February 1s.-The National League of woman Voters, after adopting a resolution opposing universal compui- sorry military training, refused st the closing session today to reconsider it's action. The motion to reconsider was defeated. following spirited argument.
 resolution indorsing the League or Nations was passed after clause calling for reservations had been stricken out The resolution read:
 Resolved, That we urge adhesion or the United States to the League of Na- tions with the least possible delay
 The next national meeting of the league will be called by the board of directors The league succeeds the National Ameri- can Woman Suffrage Association. which dissolved after fighting for woman s right to suffrage since lS6s
 Al today's session rights of free speech,
 free press and free representation were
 emphatcally supported. The women de- clared their opposition to any attempt to
 use violence against the government, put
 warned that ''ill considered attempts to meet this difficulty" periled the real lio- lerty of American citizens. proper provisions for education and for increases in the pay of teachers were urged.
 Maud Wood Park of Boston heads the league. according to the result of ar, election by the board of directors of it's officers. who are also the officers or the whole organization. Mrs. George Ceiihorn of St. Louis is vice chairman; Mrs. Rich- ard Edwards of Peru, Ind, treasurer and Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Birmingham, Ala. | secretary.
 The league sent a telegram te the women of Washington state, encouraging them in the fight for ratification by that state of the nineteenth constitutional amendment
 A school for women voters. to continue | a week will open tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Profteering Least of Six
 Reasons for High Cost--Figg
PEACE TREATY GOES INTO ECLIPSE AGAIN
 YESTERDAY IN SENATE
sy A.seclated Pr,s,

Washington, February 1S.-The peace treaty went into eclipse again today in the Senate. With private negotiations tor CTS found no one ready to speak on the Senate floor and it was agreed that the subject would not be taken up during the day at all.
 Debate may be resumed tomorrow, and the compromise negotiations will be con- tinued, but many senators believe the treaty fight will rot be revived in earn est for some time to come. With the railroad bill and other important leg isla- tive business coming up, the controversy over ratification may be permitted to drag on, it was indicated today, without either side seeking to force decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Adjutant General of
 Confederate Veterans
 Dies at Mobile Home
Gen. William s. Mickle, Who Served Throughout Civil War, Passes F Away at Age of "A Years
 Yesterday
sy Associated Prsss

Mobile February ls.-Gen. William F. Mickle. adjutant general of the United Veterans, and one. of the best known men of the Confectionery, died a- his home here today, after an inn mediate illness of only two weeks, was "A years of age, and was born in Colum- bia, s. c.
 General Mickle served throughout the civil war, enlisting when he was if years old He was member of the MO bile Cadets, Company A. crack military organization of the Third Alabama, and was twice wounded during the war Al the close of the war he engaged in the book business in Mobile, and in 1903 was made adjutant' general of the United Confederate Veterans. He maintained office in New Orleans for number of years. but was later given permission te transfer the headquarters here
 General Mickle is survived by his widow. two sisters, Mrs Mary M. Me Evan of Washington and Miss Nenie Mickle, Camden, s. C.. three daughters. Miss Caroyl Mickle of Century. Fla. Mrs. Frank c Rolfe of Detroit and rMs. Thomas Crosshnd of Mobile, also one son. William E. Mickle. Jr.. of this city
 Funeral arrangements had not been completed today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes Announces Her Candidacy
 For a Seat in Congress
8, Associated Pres,

Chicago. February 1s-Mrs. Rose Pas tor Stokes, brought here from New York to answer a charge of attempting ts overthrow the United States government by force or other means" today an- nounced her candidacy for Congress to succeed Representative F. H. LaGuardiu. republican. of the Fourteenth New York district. Mrs. Stokes. former socialist and now q member of the communist party, was indicted on January 2l, with 16s other communists and radicals She is at large on bond pending appeal from a sentence to serve ten years in q fed eral prison for obstructing the draft
 Not only do intend to be candi- date to succeed Representative LaGuar- dia. but 1 think there is great likelihood that I could win, said Mrs. Stokes '"There is, of course. great constituency of my people there"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
CYST OF THE NEWS
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
BILL WOULD CREATE MACHINERY ENABLING
 WOMEN TO CAST VOTE
By Associated rrss.

signed to create the necessary machinery for enabling women to vote in Virginia this year should the federal suffrage amendmenterne ratified, was offered in the Senate late today.
 The measure serves to make certain compliance with every provision of the constitution and statutes on the part of women desiring to vote.
 Under its provisions women will be considered as new voters and they will have to pay poll tax of s1.50 in advance The bili is provisional becoming opera tive only should the Susan B. Anthony amendment be ratified prior to the presidential election The bill also re- quires that poll tax will have to be paid six months prior to voting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Pomerene Withdraws
 From Nomination Race
nv Associated Prssa

washington February 1s.-Senator pomerene. democrat, of Ohio, witnorew te night from the contest for the demo- cratic presidentialy nomination Neces- s;sy of devoting his entire attention 10 im- t ts-.art lerislation in the Senates and .ba fact that under the Ohio state pri- r,arv law. < solid delegation would be ;y,rossihle which. he said, virtually would mean his defeat at the san Fran s,,.c, convention, were given by the Ohio senator as hls reasons for dropping out of the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Agitators Are Warned
 av Askociatsd PfaSs

Berlin, February lS.-Gustsv Noske,. in chief for the greater Berlin district and Brandenburg prov ince, has issued an order. applying to Berlin and the mark of Brandenburg, threatening imprisonment or fine up to 50,O00 marks for melting persons, by speech or in writing, to stop work which would affect the production or or foodstuffs. The decree Is directed against threatened strikes of the bakers and hotelk eepers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-19
Aerial Flivver Makes
 a Successful Flight
By Associated Prest

College Point. N. r.. February 1s.-The aerial flivver, monoplane which weighs 595 pounds is le feet long and has wing spreal of g fet inches, received it's first trial flight before a gathering of engineers and aviation ex- perts here today The machine which is driven by two-cylnder motor and has a carrying capacity of 2s3 pounds took the air easily. hopping off from a snow covered field and made successful flight of several minutes.