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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

The naval court which conducted inquiry into
the conduct of the marine forces on duty in Haiti
has given them complete vindlcatiOn of the charge
that there had been practically indiscrmnate kill
ing" OF natives. The finding goes to the length Of
sayni that the corps had performed difficult, dan
Eerous and delicate duty in way worthy Of the
highest commentator" The outcome OF the Haici
affair will surprise fair minded American who
understands The task the United States undertook
there. If they had been made at any time except
in the midst OF a national political campaign nc
attention would have been paid to charges that
there was grave scandal in Hail because the record
OF what the Americans had accomplished in the
island was a complete refutation of them. What
Kiplng once called the white mans burden is suTi-
GENTLY difficult at any time, and mistakes and slips
are Inevitable but ii is fact that in spite of any
thing the politicians may have to say about it the
American record in this respect is the best in the
world.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
rHE coAsrINe QUESTION.


FAIRMoNT. Dec. 1S.-[Edttor
Tho West Virginian.l : For the
benefit of the coasters Of this city
will you please find space in your
pauer for this little letter.
Why is 1t the city officials of
this city don't do like they do in
other cities in the question OF dan.
eerous coasting, and pick out GER
tain streets for cOastinG and keep
the other traffic of OF said streets!
This would be easy and would save
many accidents which might prove
fatal. AS 1t Is in Eairmont now It
is q miracle that there are not Two
or three killed every night on the
coastfng tracks of the city. Al
one time Sunday night there was
IN automobile that came out Be-
noni avenue and shot up Fifth
street and Just at that time there
we're four big bobsleds going about
thirty miles and loaded with any
where from eight to fourteen per-
cons on each OF them going down.
The driver Of the automobile kept
en- going up the street with the big
lights shining right into the eyes
Of the Euiders Of the sleds. The
first sled missing the car nbous
four feet. The driver being half
blind by the lights and only a quick
turn saved what might have been
serious wreck.
The officials know this and why
don't they look into this matter.
They could easy pick about three
or four streets and keep other traf-
fic off Of them for about four hours
each evening. This would do away
with a lot of worry as well as seri'
GUS accidents.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

If dc railroads delays cost The coun
ty much more than The freight bill calls for They
freeze up credit cut down production, reduce the
earning capacity Of the workers, and cause trouble
in many other ways.
On the other hand when the railroads are carrying
amount of money that is paid out for freight does not
cause any trouble Therefore matter for general
congatuIaton that the roads are getting back 10 the
standards which e:haned before The world war began
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20
.,rps. ANN THoSrpsoN DIES.

Mrs. Ann Eliza Thompson, aged
~, died on Saturday at the homo
.oI her daughter, Mrs. S. NJ. Yohe,
in Manning tou, after an illness
with acute indigestion. She is sur
vived by four daughters, Mrs. Sa-
rah Clark. of Warren. Pa; Mrs.
Florence COT, of Charleston; Mrs.
Marie Bowie and Mrs. Matte Yohe,
Thompson, OF Fairmout, and NJ. ].
OF EIannington; two sons, Robert
Thompson, of Fatrmont; NJ. ].
Thmopson, Of c1endennin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20
RUFF STUFF

..Nt L.. O. o.
o S1fn mar III mn nj Nile tie NAY
nate al the Sine RIDGE wildcats, is
jning home ior inc no-A""!s'
-.
Anyno" tne tNsi -; ,- s" ,,,,. L..
eSn men 9iiHts ir, ~ LII "a,
hqrso2y 10 spe Ii,.. tnS!F AO''l' u, ~ ~
ne Nat4e % NiiSiiT'',' -. III, III
GEMS 70 aeScE4Oo biti pfeN'' "''''
Especially since there are no 8
ralley of Virginia prtnE@ra N these
iggings.
eticcnt about the subject OF an as
lstant postmaster 1T the post
nlce.
There may be no vacancy
Unless the citizens demand that
wilson be thrown out. for trying 10
& lelp Holt fool the town on this
ostohtce matter.
Why can't the Democrats thcat
h1a salrmont posiottice job on ne
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20
a Queer title.

One rainy afternoon Aunt LII.
lian was explaining the meaning OF
various words to her young
nephew.
Now, an heirloom, my dear,
means something that has been
bundled down from father to SOL"
she said.
WELL replied the boy, thought
fully, that's q queer name for my
pants. "-Harpers,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

It is reported to be the plan to put through the
emergency tariff for the protection of the farmers
without permitting any amendments. This, natur-
ally, will result in lot of soreness but the need
is urgent and congress Is now forced to do in 4
hurry and in an imperfect way what it should have
done deliberately at the last session.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

In view OF the possibility always present, no mat
ter what the professional optmists may say to the
contrary of war between this country and Japan
the results of the recently conducted Japanese cen
sus are OF interest here. In Japan proper there
are IS. 100000 epople. which is about 100000
less than the population of continental United
states In addition to that there are l72S4,OOO
Japanese in Korea. This gives Japan total OF
Il, O05, 900, with some more to be added to the
potential military strength OF the empire from the
population OF our Hawaii and from China and Man
churia Truly not force to DO made light OF now
that the world war has made Japan rich.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

King Constantine is back in Athens. People with
gambling procliyitles ought to be able to work up
few interesting bets. on how long he will stay
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

Upon that sort Of a quiz, how does our Town check
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

MONDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 20, 1920.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

BE FREIGHT rate increase is . mcrease The efficiency
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

Coach Cavanaugh OF Boston col
re, thinks that women Will DO
laying football within Eve years.
Ihey'll no doubt improve the kick
lg department OF the game.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

Why can't the Democrats thcat
bis Fatrmont postoaice job on The
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-20

Unless the citizens demand that
wilson be thrown out. for trying to
Ielp Holt fool the town on thi5
ostoffice matter.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
FRENcHMAN EATS STONES

Theophile Benoit, a French writer and historian. gives the following de- scription of true lithophagus ol eater. whom he encountered in the northern part of France.
 This man" states Benoit, 'who an- swered to the name of Brunda, not only swallowed Hints an inch and a half long, a full inch broad and halt an inch thick. but any stones like marble which he could reduce to powder.
 'I examined this man with all the attention I possibly could, finding his gullet very large. his teeth exceeding ly strong, his saliva very corrosive and his stomach lower than usual-a fact that I imputed to the vast number of Hints which he had swallowed.
 Upon interrogating one of the stone eaters friends l was told that Brunda had been found three years before in a northern uninhabited is- land, by the crew of a Dutch ship. I can make him eat raw flesh with the stones" said the man who was acting as his keeper, but I could never induce him to swallow bread He will drink water. wine and brandy. and appears to be very fond of the latter He sleeps twelve hours a day, but always in a seated posture, with his chin resting on his knees. He smokes all most all the time that he is not asleep or eating '"-Detroit News.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
BILL FOR LuxuRIEs IN U. s.
(Phfladelphia Record,

People of the United States spend $S,710, 000. 900 for luxuries annually. ac- cording to Miss Edith Strauss. head of the women's activities division of the department of justice campaign against high living costs. She classes in her luxury list such articles as mo- tor cars, pianos, carpets and '4uxuri- ous clothing" in addition to tobacco, candy, soft drinks and the like.
 Tobacco leads the list Of luxuries Miss Strauss has prepared, and on it the male population spends $2,11o, 0oo, 900 each year. Cigarettes bring $S00,- GOO 000 snuff and loose tobacco a like sum. and cigars. $510, 100000.
 According to her list approximately $2, GOO. 900, 900 goes for motor cars and their parts. Candy makers reap a har- vest of $1 ,000, ,00o. 900 and $5o,o0o,o0o is spent annually for chewing gum. Soft drinks cost the public $350,o00,000; ; 1 furs, $500, ,000; carpets and Luxurious clothing" $1,50o, 000, 900; toilet soaps. | s400, 900. 900, and pianos, organs and photographs $25, ,000, ,000.
 'sThe labor and capital employed in producing these luxuries might other wise have been turning out necessities clothes, fuel, shoes houses, food | said she sIn other words, the nation might have had more bread if it had had less cake. And, as is always the case. the dancer is paying the fiddler. Tn this instance the luxury consumer l is paving a higher price for his neces- | saries because he abnormally con- suming luxuries.'
 Miss Strauss said the statistics were collected by the treasury department.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
WANTED-HELP, MALE

LIVE WIRE EMPLOYMENT AGCY. 3 Cactus Way, Between Center and 1st
 Phone 693 Camp cook, S135.
 Camp baker. S125 Colored cook, camp, S100 & bd Cafe cook. $40 per week. Baker. S30 per week. Experienced shipping clerk, $4 per day.
 Mine blacksmith. $6.40. Ii
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
QUEEN LOSES SERVANTS

LONDON-Refusal by Queen Mary to increase wages 10 per cent caused 40 Buckingham Palac housemaids, all under 30 years old, to quit their jobs. Reason is given for the refusal of more wages that the queen has not the al- lowance to meet the increase. Many of these maids were at once hired by Americans, Australians and Canadian millionaires hoping to get first class help from these palace servants. Pres ent wages which are being paid Buck ingham palace housemaids run from $25O to $375 @ year with board.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
Legal Advertising

AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION State of Arizona office Of the Ari- Zona Corporation Commission. United States of America ) State Of Arizona The Arizona Corporation Commis- sion does hereby certify that the an- nexed is a true and camplete tran script of the
 AMENDMENT
 TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
 OF
 OKLAHOMA AUTO
 MANUFACTURING co. which was filed in the office of said Arizona Corporation Commission on
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
HEIGHT OF
SOMETHING OR OTHER

IAThdDSaS IUuIuds OaLJ Our idea of the height Of something or other is a 2O0-pound cornfed girl damned into a tin bathtub that is at tached to a motorcycle,
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
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Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

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Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

Attest:
 A. E. sTELzLE.
 Secretary.>
 AMENDMENT OF NUMBER FOUR OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORA- TON OF OKLAHOMA AUTO MANUFACTURING COMPANY. A CORPORATION.
 FOURTH: The authorized capital stock Of this corporation shall be Five Million ($5,00o, ,000.00) Dollars, and di- vided into 50o,000 shares of the par value of ten (s10.00) dollars each. The said capital stock shall be paid at such times and in such amounts as the directors shall from time to time fix, and may be payable in cash or by the sale and transfer of real or personal property for the uses and purposes of said corporation at its actual or fair cash value; and in consideration of which. the shares of the capital ita1 stock so issued shall thereupon become fulle paid and non -assessable. Tn the absence of any actual fraud in the sale of such property. the judg- ment of the directors as to the value Of such property purchased shall be deemed final and conclusive
 c. F. HARRIS. featuring Company, a corporation. II. l. AcKEY.
 Secretary
 ACkNOWLEDGEM MENT State of Oklahoma
 County of Muskogee ] ss
 Before me. Norman F. Reynolds. a Notary Public within and for the fore going county and state on this the 22nd day of April 1920, personally appeared C. E. Harris, known to me to be the person whose name is sub, scribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he exc cuted the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
 Given under my hand 9 &d seal of office this 22nd day of July. 1920.
 NORMAN E. REYNOLDS.
 Notary Public My commission expires 11th day oi August 1923.
 Filed in the office of the Arizona Corporation Commission this 27 day of July A. D. 1920 at 10:00 A M. at re- quest of Reynolds & Williams. whose post office address is BOP Muskogee Nat. Bank Bldg, Muskogee, Okla.
 Arizona Corporation Commission.
 By AMOS A. BETTS. Chairman FA
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

the 27th day of July A. D. 1920 at 1o:00 o'clock a. m. as provided by law. In testimony whereof, the Arizona Corporation Commission. by it's chair man. has hereunto set it's hand and af- fixed its official seal. Done at the City of Phoenix, the capitol. this 27th day of July A. D. 1920.
 Arizona Corporation Commission,
 AMOS A. BETTS.
 Chairman.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

WOMAN or man wanted, salary Szf r1II time, soc an hour spare llIne, sci tul. ts.l -1,aranteed hosiery to wearer- E1x- le 7,e,sca unnecessary. International hTi11e ATorristown, Pa =
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
WANTED-HELP, MALE
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 BY ENGELS COPPER MINING
 COMPANY
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 CALIFORNIA

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 New and comfortable unfurnished cottages for families, with running - water and electric lights-rental S6ou 10 5000 per month, including light and water
 Development work being done under contract Opportunity for experi- enced miners to make big money on this work after proving efficiency by day work
 Day wages for miners. S5.00-Muck- srers. $4-50- Board. $1-00 per day.
 Steady work and fine living for good men No strike conditions. Only miners and muckers wanted
 For further information address Engels Copper Mining Company. En- gelmine. Calf n
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

CAPITAL-Do you need it? Indi- viduals or corporations financed; strictly commission basis: repay over years from earnings: no delay. Write full particulars in first letter. B. Negrescou. s33 s. Dearborn St, Chi cago. III 1t GOO wanted First class location, greatest prospects. Box 2N Republi- can S-bg
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
INDEPENDENT PoRTRAIT MEN

TTNDFPENDENT PORTRAIT MEN
 few of the advantages in dealing with the Leach Art Co, of Kansas City: Customers are protected in price from the time they begin through the remainder of the current year Ine correspondence department is organ Ized to assist you in every way to build a big. profitable, permanent selling or ranization The buying power or the Leach Art Go, is the strongest Of any Tndependent Portrait house in the bus
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Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

WANTED-Party to furnish capital to finance patent that will bring quick and large returns to investor. Full particulars by addressing Box 4J, Re publican II
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-A brown purse with initials P. F. O., containing $15 in bills, one check, some small change. Reward. Finder return to Paris Cleaning VUorks b
 SPRAYED, black horse mule brand ed Y on left shoulder, Yaeger ranch, 4 miles south of Tolleson-
 TWO TALL BAY mare mules; one light bay, one dark bay or brown; age years; weight one thousand or eleven hundrcd; when left my ranch, one hs halter and chain, the other chain tied around neck. VIII pay reward to any one who I'll catch them and write F. B. Harvey. Peoria. Ariz. b
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

n. iszA csndies. groceries or kindred ITnes Il5ps: can earn big money selling new penny peanut vending Iscaints frden1fs of every coIilliii7~-e 1-1 samples. Address Ad Lee order. A'S Co1 Dept. s6. Chicago. III It
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
 27 N Second ST

SALES BOARD SALESMEN-We e have the most attractive line of pre- u1ium assortments on the market to- day: commissions s5 to S20 per order, with full repeat commissions. For d live up-to-date proposition, write to- day Garfield Mfg. Co., 4003 Broadway, Crhfcago. 1t
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

SEND for free toilet soap asmple aea1 ape ana ,+ SLU e0o. St. Louis. Mo. II
Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

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Arizona republican., 1920-08-01

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Arizona republican., 1920-12-25

Even the big San Carlo grand opera company at the Elks theater this afternoon and evening will not deter the work on the special production of "The Man From Home" which opens for a week starting tomorrow matinee. The Elks stage is equipped with special paint frame and bridge and the scenic artist, Ben Tipton, can work unmolested while the big show is on.
 Mir. Tipton. who has delighted the Elks patrons with his elaborate set tings during the present engagement, is making a special effort on 'The Man From Home" and promises the most complete and beautiful produc- tion that ever graced the Elks stage. The play is one that admits of elab- crate settings. The scene is laid in Sorrento, Italy. and a lavish design is possible. The stage crew has built an exact duplicate of the original pro-
Arizona republican., 1920-12-25
Anlusenlents
THREE GRAND OPERAS
 CHRISTMAS OFFERING
 AT THE ELKS TO-DAY

Today marks the presentation of one or the greatest musical events Arizona has ever welcomed. The famous San Carlo Grand Opera company will arrive this morning by special train and will give two performances at the Elks theater, this afternoon at 2:30 and to- night at 8:15.
 The company numbers more than 100 people and carries a special grand opera orchestra of 30 musicians. and will give Phoenix the same cast and same production that startled the mu- sical critics of New York at Hammer stein's Manhattan opera house this summer. The visit of such an organi- l. zatlon as the San Carlo company is an event that comes to Phoenix prob ably once in a decade and no one in- terested in better music for Phoenix should overlook this golden oppor- tunity.
 The selection of operas for Phoenix makes 1t possible to hear the very best stars in the organization. This after noon the double bill, "Cavalleria Rus ticana" and "Il Pagliacci," will be pre-
Arizona republican., 1920-12-25

duction and all familiar with Ben Tipton's work know that he will be able to produce the proper colors and effects.
 The play brings Ray F. Brandon back to the stage in the part of Daniel Vorhees Pike. a role he has essayed many times. and with all the rest of the favorites of the BranEon stock company in pleasing roles the holiday week at the Elks should be the most delightful one of the entire season.
 "The Man From Home" perhaps is the best work of those famous CO., authors. Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson, who have contributed so many gems to the dramatic and lit erary stage. It has a story of deep absorbing interest yet full of rich wholesome comedy, the kind where the laughs often chase away the tears.
 The same prices will prevail throughout the engagement and the production will run for the entire week, with popular matinees on Sun day, Wednesday and Saturday. Seats may be reserved for any performance
Arizona republican., 1920-12-25

sented and will bring out Bettina Free man, Alice Homer. Giuseppe Inzerillo, Nicola D'Amico, Madeline Kettle, Pi- lada Sinagara and Mario Valle
 Tonight Verdrs magnificent ''Rigo- letto" will be presented, with three in- ternational stars in the leading roles Miss Consuelo Escobar, Vincente Bal lester and Giuseppe Agostini.
 With the San Carlo company par ticular attention is paid to the chorus Gaetano Merola, musical director, in- sists that voices shall have first con sideration, and that the chorus shall have thorough training. He is just as careful with the orchestra, which has been selected from the foremost or ganizations of the world. So Phoenix today, for the first time, will have the opportunity of seeing performances worthy the name of grand opera.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-25
The Strand

AS it's Christmas feature the Strand is offering Ethel Clayton in very appealing story of love and sacrifice The Ladder of Lies" The picture will close its engagement with the final showings tonight.
 Those who saw 1t yesterday were enthusiastic in their praise of it's be- ing as fine a picture as Ethel Clayton has ever done. The story is thorough ly modern and decidedly human. It reveals the experience of a young woman illustrator whose best friend has married a shallow creature, who treats her marriage vows in the fight est fashion. In the spirit of saving her friend from unhappiness the girl as- sumes the blame for several escapades which involve another man, and in so doing threatens to wreck her own happiness. Her noble sacrifice proves the incentive for the guilty persons 10 vindicate her.
 Tonight, also. sees the close of the Who's Who" contest which the Strand has been conducting for the last week The prizes will be distributed just as quickly as the winners can be ascer- tained from the hundreds of blanks which have been filed in the contest.
 Tomorrow starts the engagement of Hobart Bosworth in Below the Sur face," likewise the week of the pie lures which will disclose the identities of those who puzzled all Phoenix in the Who's Who in Phoenix" contest.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-25

place Thursday at the camp in the Fowler district, where the company is engaged in road construction.
 The event will be unique in the his tory of the club, and 1t is understood that practically the entire membership will take the opportunity of attending the affair. All those who wish to ac- eept the invitation have been requested by the president of the club to notify