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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
UCO-SLAVS ISSUE
TEXT OF REFUSAL

Washington. Feb. 2S.-fRy 4. P.O-
The text of the refusal Of the Jugo-
Slav Government to accent in its en-
t.rety the proposition oil the British
and French premiers for settlement of
the Adriatic question was made public
here today by the Jugo. Slav legation.
At the outset the note says the Jugo-
Slav Government regards the proposal
'as an amicable proposition and not
as an ultimatum, "and rcaffirms the
previous suggestions that THE present
difhculties' be settled either by arbi-
tration or by means of plebisCitc.
I'm regard to the essential part of
these propositions. the note says, "thc
royal government is Of tho opinion that
IL should point out that these are not in
accord either with the principle declared
by the Peace Conference Of th. FREQ de-
tcrmination and independence of peo-
pies, or the aspirations Of a nation of
3ts geographical and economic interests.
AS far As the propositions themselves
are concerned, the royal government
must point out that il cannot accent
them in their entirety. The roval gov.
ernment relies on the spirit Of Justice
and equity of the powers which made to
IL the communication Of January 20,
permitting II TO suggest such changes
which are necessary in order to insure
peace in the AdriatiC.
The royal government is further
forced to point out that in tho prop
ositions Of January ~ no guarantee
Is given either for the evacuation Of the
territory over which the sovereignty of
the Serbs, Croats aud Sloyone state
will be recognized, nor for the cyucu-
alton of Fiume or Zara, which would
become independent states.
Nevertheless, recent events ,uuc
Of which happened only vostcrdayl
proved that those in command Of the
regular and irregular troops which
occupy the territories il question arr
determined TO take no account Of or
ders given or which may hr given
them by their government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
READERS VIEWPOINT
Letters to the Editor on Cur
rent Topics
Indorses Story Told

To tho Editor Of the Evening Public LEDGER.
Sir-'Tis indeed refreshing to find
that at least one newspaper in this
great city has awakened to the need of
telling the truth about conditions in the
federal service. The undersigned has
personally witnessed the deplorable con-
ditions described by Mr. Catherwood,
whose speech forms the basis of your
unvarnished but most forceful editorial
The organization which I have the
honor to represent, composed of over
$500 members in this city, and the
thousands of others who are not yet
members will appreciate your fair pre-
sentatlon of their unfortunate condi-
ton. S. TYSON KINSELL.
President Federal Employees Union
No. %
Philadelphia, February 27.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
SUFFRAGE WINS
IN OKLAHOMA
Resolution Adopted by LegisIa-
ture and Governor Expected
to Sign Today
DOUBT IN WFHT VIRGINIA
BY the Associated Press

Oklahoma CITY. Okla. Feb. Is
The House of the special session Of tho
Oklahoma Legislature today adopted the
resolution ratifving the woman suffrage
federal amendment without the cmer-
gency clause by vote Of seventy six 70
four, with twenty four not voting.
Ratification will be completed when
Governor ]. II. A. Robertson signs tho
resolution, which he is expected to do
late this afternoon.
Anti suffrage leaders contended.
however. that since the emergency
clause was eliminated by the Senate,
the proposed measure was subject to
referendum By proper petition and in
no event could become operative in
fewer than ninety days.
The governor countrred with the
statement that there was no way the
ratification cou'd be referred after adop-
tion by the Legislature and having re-
ceived his signature.
Charleston, ". Va. Feb. 2S.-(By
A. P.)-The House of Delegates today
adjourned until Monday without CON
sideration of the resolution rutifying
the national woman's suffrage amend
mInt. \ resolution was introduced re-
jtctpg the amendment, but went over
until Monday under the rules.
Leaders of the suffrage party said
they were not interested IN what the
house might do now. as they expected
the fight to begin in the Senate, which
will meet later in the day.
Champions of the amendment stated
they were assured Of thirteen support
ers in the Senate and they announced
the names of thirteen senator's who were
declared to have pledged their votes for
the amendment. Opponents said ratif
cation forces would get only eleven
Senate votes. OF the twenty four SEN
ators who voted Yesterday on an ad
journment resolution which was con-
sidered test on the suffrage question
the vote was tied.
Washington, ID. c., Feb 2S.-De-
nying 1.-THE lawful right or power of
Congress" to propose a suffrage amend
ment, delegation of Maryland anti
suffragists served notice on Acting
Secretary of State Polk today that they
will attack the validity Of the proposed
Federal suffrage amendment. They
challenged also the validity of such an
amendment, even il ratified.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28

thinks 'the best hope and the best
guarantee Of peace Hes 10 Italy and
mutual agreement"
The Chronicle sharply scores Presi-
dent Wilson and declares his original
note was scarcely less than violence. I"
1T Is not easy" remarks the news
paper, ''for European reader to
peruse that first note without feelings
akin to amnzement. II is assumed Mr..
Wilson will accept the offer Of Mr..
lloyd George and NJ. Millerand. 1t is
certainly within Mr.. Wilson's power to
aak' ensuing negotiations bear fruit
If he wishes il. but his first note in
spires serious doubt whether he really
does wish It,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
NOTED RUSSIAN IN HIDING
Grand Duke Nicholas Preserves In.
connito In Rome

Douncing that Grand Duke Nicholas OF
Russia i, in Rome living in strictest
incoguito aud has refused to see any
body or give out any statement, the
Giorualr y Italia says: Ills head is
still surrounded, for Russians by the
aurco'c of the prestige Of military glory.
II anybody in Russia still dreams of
monarchy he thinks of the grand duke.
I'VE are not forgetting the sacrihces
endured by Russia during the first years
Of the war and salute in silence our
sad guest who is representative 0f the
unfortunate ally in the war which fin
ishrd gloriOusly.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
ANT HILL WRECKS AIRPLANE
Two 5ritishers Slightly Hurt In
cairo.to. Cape Flight

London, Feb. 2S.--l Il" \. P.l-Cap o
tain Cockerell aud MCc 4 clan Corby,
Of the Times airplaur, .'rh was at
tempting the Cairo to Cap" high,, but
was wrecked yesterday at Tnbora, Ger ,
man East Africa, were slightly injured.
according to a dispatch to the Daily
Mail.
The machine crashed against huge
nnthill upon landing and, although. the
engines and propellers were uninjured,
the machine was so badly damaged that
it could not be repaired without being
dismantled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Wilson Eliminated
as Fiunle Factor
Continued from Page One

the influences which have all along
been decisive with Mr.. Wilson in form
ing his near eastern policy. The Allies
will seek some way to delay this issue
during what is left of Mr.. Wilson, :
term while securing the advantage Of
giving certain assurances TO the Mo.
hammedans regarding the head of their
church
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
SEEK Russo-c GERMAN PEACE
independents In Berlin Diet VIII Ap
neal TO Cabinet

Berlin, Feb. 2S.--(By A. P.l---Inde-
duce resolution in that body calling
upon the state government to use its
influence with the national cabinet in
the direction Of an active resumption, of
relations with soviet Russia.
While this issue can be disposed of
only by the national government the
members of the Diet are insistent on il
in view Of Prussia's eastern frontiers.
The resolution Is expected to bring the
whole of the Russian problem before the
National Assembly at an early date.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
PRESIDENT READS
REPLY OF ENTENTE

Washington. Feb. 2S.-rRg \ Pl-
The British and French prrWIor,' reply
TO President Wilson on the Adriatic
question was read today by the Prp>i.
dent, and he j. expected to send his
reply carly next week.
Officials were not disposed 20 discuss
The latest note from London. bur il was
said that the withdrawal of the agree
ment Of December ., pending an uttnmDt
satisfactory agreement among them
selves, as proposed by the nr,mirrs.
could have little effect on the utimutn
outrome Of the negotiations
The principle Cnunciut"d in that
agreement will remain tn" saline II was
explained, and the American Govern
mcnt will continue TO adhere tn its
original position that settlement 70
which Jugo S'ayia objected Wa not to
be forced on that country.
London. Feb. 2S.-lBy A. PD--
Correspondence between tn" allied pre o
miers aud President Wilson relative
20 the Adriatic settlement is given
much prominence in this mo 'niug's Lon
don newspapers, but several refrain
from commenting upon the situation.
$50 ends the attempt Of Premicrs
Lloyd George and ClcmonCPau to corrcc
the Jugo Slavs, says the Times, which
throughout has supported President
Wilson. Neither Of them has reason t.
~ proud Of his effort TO bully this small
people, which Mr.. Wilson has virtually
forced them 10 drop. Mr., Lloyd George
aud Premier Mil'erand have rushed into
the true path into which the American
president has driven them. We imagine
be will continue 10 shepherd them along
Il. perhaps with somewhat grim
smile"
Mr., Lloyd George and NJ. Miller
and are credited by the Express with
thank sincerity" In c6nceding Mr..
Wilson's point, and the newspaper
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
IN MEMORIaN

HARRIGAN. lin loving memory OF COR
NELluS HARR1GAN. who denarted this life
Feb 2S, 1911. HIS WIDOW,
wEST.---In remembrance Of tho birth an
nivcrsary Of our beloved daughter. ADELE
BARTRAM WEST. entered Into rest May
II. 1918. PARENTS.
FELDSTEIN,--In loving memory Of Dr.
ApOLPH FELDSTElN. who departed this
WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28

OPERATORS experienced on power sewing
machines clean work In sanitary work,
Shaker Sweater Co. 9th and States ste
Camden. N, J. '
PRESS FEEDERS, experienced on Ciordon
presses good pay and bonus Apply NVoIf
Bros 18th aud Calowhl. 9th floor.
SILK PiCkERS; clean, agreeable work. SIS
per week, Apply SHuquoit silk Mfg %
18TH and Hunting Park ave, W.
STENoGRAPHER. experienced for general
office work In office OF general supeTin.
tendent OF large manufacturing plants peT.
manent position offered 10 a Capable Kirf 81
years OF nge or older: 500 TO start, advance.
ment when worthy; application should state
qualifications fully. Address lJI Led on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
LOST AND FOUND

BEADS-I.ost. string OF pearl beads ah,,,,
II o'clock February p. near I2d mi
Walnut sts; reward. Preaton 1875 w
CERTIFTC CATE--Lost certificate No 4ea -,
tho penHEyYanis Manufacturers ASsoci
alton Casualty lnsuranco Co. for Q shares
stock. iHsued In tho name OF Shindsl SIII
Corpora tion. Please return TO the offics ~
tho Pennsylvania Manufacturers Associates
CasualtY Insurance Co., Finance Bldg
LIBERTY BONDS-Lost, near owners Tes
Liberty Bonds Registered IN name of Thos''
j, Wallan, Lib, rev. for their return; no
bread 606 Chestnut st, Phone Lombard JI17
PEN.-I.ost ld,banded fountain pen? mi.
tials T. T. 5, Reward. r 42C. Led, on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
MARRIED

SARAH NJ CONEY. married Feb. 7. 1920,
In ST. Michaers Church, by the Rev. Joseph
Murphy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
PERSONALS

INFORMATION is desired as to the where.
Brown. formerly. residing at 6i25 Harlan
st., left philadelphia In April 1907 Jobn
stoekburEer. 7O4 Pennsylvania Bldg. Phiia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
LOST AND FOUND

RING--Lost ring set with rublea and
several small diamonds; reward. Call
Preston b113,
TERRIER.-strayed from home. half-erown
ingsi name Spotty?' reward " returned TO
492o Walnut st.. or phone Preston 57S7.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-22
SparroWs Build Nest Where
HDoes a Lot of Travelling

wild has extinct
few the last specimen known to exist died in the cnc
natl Zoo For standing Of $1,000 the
lone survivor female of this species Of migratory bird that once
semiannualy West Virginia countless millions,
that shadow like that Of the blackes co
with
inhabant
the time with (anoher species
other featheed tribe
spoken of only in fable
Conductor Bob Weaver the jolly skipper
24S occasionally between Helen Run Ida May Carolina
the that there's compensation in all
things.
consideration
the yenlator his
which Helen Run junction 10 until $3.50
this time before the first
couple have managed bulo
while the is erawshng between termin no one knows nor
they their nights the
Junction trip long all sparTows who
leading decent lives
somewhere. 81 sfss
to the he will
birds
any having
incubator -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-22
ASSIGNED CARS
HURT COMMERCIAL.
BUSINESS HERE.
lille Mines in Fairmont Re-
gion Very Noticeable
Recently

Assigned cars continue to be placed
in the region by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad today and as result
of the car shortage, there are eighty.
one mines idle. Operators have felt
the effects Of the assigned car for al.
most a week and it is playing havoc
with those who are not loading rail.
road fuel. Many of the operators feel
that the railroad is taking advantage
OF one of its one strikes TO humiliate
and harass the coal industry from
which 1t obtains its chief revenue.
Charges are made by operators that
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is at
tempting to secure most of its coal re-
quirements for the whole system in the
Fairmont region with the result that
commercial business is greatly inter
fered with. Just how long the region
can stand the strain of the imposi-
tion is matter of conjecture. For
some days many mines have had few
cars II any at all and the miners in
many mining localities appear to be
getting dissatisfied with the assigned
car, which causes so much irregularity '
in working conditions at the mines.
Operators complain of the short car
supply daily and point out as the heavy
loading months appear the supply is
getting worse than ever. If the claim
is true that the B. & o. railroad has
no place to store the coal naturally
the car supply is bound to tighten up
some II the fuel is not unloaded Ef-
fort is made every week by the B. &
o. to equalize the mines that are short,
but just what will develop in this di-
rection is discussed freely. Failure
to observe rules and regulations may
mean the issuance of an injunctios
against the railroad II the abuse con-
tinues. Some operators believe this
will follow in time.
1t is pointed out that the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad is securing most of
its coal in this region and passing up
the supply it usually got in the Somer-
set and other coal producing regions
on its lines. Naturally the low price
attracts the road and as long as Ger.
tain operators load it at SO, which is
cheaper than It can be secured in 9th.
er fields, the assigned car will prob
ably continue to be detriment TO the
Fairmont region.
Since Wednesday of last week the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad loaded
LAZY cars of fuel on the Monongah
division.
The Car Supply.
There are 677 cars on the Monon-
gah division OF the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad today. The early morn.
ing placement was 81. The cars to-
day are classified as follows: Open,
610; coke, 90; n. e. C. X, "a; M. V. T.,
20. Cars left over from the previous
day were 81. The mines ordered 1,779
cars of which number 81 were coke
cars. There are some cars In the re-
gion today for commercial loading
but considerable number of the cars
are assigned.
On the Monongahela railroad today
there are "A places in the West vir-
ginia district and 10S in the Pennsyl.
navia district. There are no cars in
sight for Friday Out of Brownsville,
Pa, yesterday there were 225 loads of
Continued on Page FourJ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-22
-FOUR NEW TAXES
FORSOLDIERREu|EF
One of Them is a Levy Up
on Stock Exchange
Transactions


WASHINGTON, April PA tax on
all stock exchange transactions equal
to the brokers' commission has been
agreed to tentatively by Republican
members of the House Ways and
Means committee as one of the new
levies for raising money for the SOL
dior bonus, legislation.
Three other levies for raising money
similarly have been adopted by the
Republicans. These are a one per
cent. levy on the final sales to con
sumers, new levy on incomes, prob
ably in excess of $4,000 and an in
crease of approximately Is per cent.
OF existing taxes on tobacco and
cigars.
These four forms of taxes would re-
main in effect two years and the Re-
publicans estimate they would net
about $500, 100000 for soldier relief.
They will be Incorporated in the legis-
lation to be presented in the House for
adoption May 5.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-22
J.E. WATSON JR. PRES.
Club Election Brought Out
Large Attendance of
the Members.

todayls meeting of the Rotary
club announcement wap made that I'm.
mediate after the meeting the school
board OF Fairmont Independent dis.
trict would 60 into session and that
one OF the things It would take Up
would be increases In the pay OF the
teachers OF the district. II was also
snnonnced that the wage table that
nad been worked out contemplated an
increase OF AZ per cent. Tor teacher
pay which would mean an Increase OF
TWO and half cents on the hundred
IN the school tax. Subsequently dur.
Ing little talk which he made on the
subject City Superintendent of Schools
wilson explained that the elementary
teachers Would be advanced u little
over SO per cent. and the high school
teachers q little over 40 per cent.
Upon motion OF George NJ. Alexan.
der the club went heartily upon record
40 endorsing the proposed action OF
Inc members of the board OF directors
hut there were number OF Rotarians,
including Fred Helmick and C. H.
Jenkins who expressed the belief that
the school authorities were not going
far enough with their pay raising pro.
gram. On this subject r. T. Cunning
ham, president OF the High school
Parent Teacher association, assured
the club that organization had en-.
uorsed pay increases and President
Roster, Of the Normal school, disclosed
! that Fatrmont's example would be
beneficial throughout the entire val,
iey
New officers were elected ct the
meeting today and the event drew out
OIL uncomfortable largest attendance
the club has ever had at a single
meeting Harry j. Hartley, the retir-
Ing president, jestingly attributed. the
big crowd out today to "the pleasant
weather.
The officers, to be installed next
week, are;
Prestdent-Edwin Watson.
First yice-president-M. L. Brown.
Second Yicepresident - DR.. H. L.
Sstterfield.
Secretary-R.i c. Miller.
Treasurer-M. A. Fletcher.
Directors-S. L. Fuller, Harry ].
Hartley, G. n. jenkins and Henry S.
Lively.
While the club was waiting for the
tellsr to ascertain and announce tho
result Of the voting a number of bus
mess matters were disposed of. DR..
II. L. satterfield, who has been chair
man OF The clubs Boys work commit
te CAV a 9litl talk in which he spoke
tee gave "a little talk in which he
spoke OF several ways In which the
club could enlarge its usefulness along
this line. DR.. Satterfield urged the
club TO endorse measure now be-
fore congress for national aid in phys
ical education but as some of the
members wanted to know more about
this project before they endorsed it
q Committee consisting OF Trevey
Nntter, June Clark and DR.. Satterfteld
was appointed to examine the whole
matter and draft a telegram to the
states two ssp3to-s which will in
dicate TO them that he Fairmon Ro-
tary club is for boys work and any
thing else that will help the Ameri-
4 can boy.
Harry E. Engle brought up the mat
!, ter OF the bill now before congress
providing for a federal charter for In
ternational Rotary and upon his mo-
ton the club secretary was instruct
ed 10 communicate with the West Yir
CONTINUED on page four.l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-22
MILK DRINKING AT
TWO CITY SCHOOLS

a glass OF milk every morning is a
splendid thing for children who are
in. the opinion of the
Fairmont chapter OF the American
Red Cross, the Public Health Nurs-
ing Service, which Is a department
of it, and the Elks lodge, which vot-
ed money to provide glass of milk
each day for two months for. the un-
derfed children out at the Miller
school, which is being used as u test.
The plan of milk as a strength build
er for little folks is being given test
in, two grades of the Butcher school
at the same time At that school the
teachers have worked up contest be-
tween the grades and the pupils have
becn asked to bring pint of milk each
day, which they drink while in school.
AT the Miller school, where tho
Elks provided milk for the ill-fed
children. a girl has been employed
who gives out a pint of milk at re-
cess TO the children and washes the
drinking utensils. There Is much en-
thus;asm manifested regarding ths
work being done in this line by Miss
Gladys Winfield, Red Cross nurse,
who has had valuable assistance from
Miss Nola Mckinney, who has seen
to it that the Miller school children
were supplied with fresh, pure milk.
direct from her own farm.
The under-weight children do not
necessarily come from poor families,
so the members of the Red Cross
board say. Some of the children who
do not register up to par come from
the best families. II is argued that
there is something wrong with their
diet somewhere. II is probable that
some children are underfed because of
the poverty Of the homes.
The greatest value that has come
from the work done in Fairmont is
in encouraging the drinking OF milk
by children in the homes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-22
WARM SUNSHINE
GREETS PEOPLE
Change From the
Weather Conditions
Recently Here.

A most glorious day dawned bright
and sunny this morning with many
persons on the streets. The sun at
noon was so warm that it grew almost
uncomfortably hot for a brief time.
The change from damp rainy weather
has been SO sudden that the contrast
is most noticeable. Showers are pre-
dicted, however, and cooler weather
also will fall to the lot Of Fairmont-
ers. according. to the weather man.
Shopping in the stores is going on en-
Enthusiastically with many articles of
great beauty on display. The gowns
and other wearing apparel were never.
prettier than this spring. AChildren's
styles particularly are most attractive
and are being visited and bought by
numbers of mothers. Shop windows
everywhere are displaying most gor-
geous attractions in the shape of
fancy hats. filmy party dresses, silks
and satins and footwear. At no time
in the year are the shop windows so
alluring as now.