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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-01
PREDICTS RAIN FOR
ELECTION DAY
Will BE Stormy i'm Atlantic States and
in Upper Ohio Valley-StOrm
Starts i'm Iowa.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Rains on
election day in the Atlantic states, the
upper Ohio valley and the region Of the
Great Lakes were forecast today by the
weather bureau. \ disturbance of wide
spread influence is central this morning
over Iowa and moving northeastward. 1t
has been attended during the last "a
hours by general clOudiness and ram.
MYRTLE Abel, of Stevens, Mimi, is the
first woman to enroll in the college OF en-
kOta.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-01
Masonic Temple

Masonic Temple open all night Tues
dav. Nov. . Returns by special wire :;
refreshments and music; all Masons in
vited.
Tuesday, Nov. ?, at 40 D, m.---Regu-
lar meeting of Bingham chapter, No. 80,
Q. L. S.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-01

Polls for Town Representative close at
3 p. m Tuesday. Vote early.-Adv
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
LIQUOR MAY Be REMOVED,

In one of the most important and
decisions yet render
ed involving the Volstead prohi-
Dillon enforcement act. the Su-
preme Court of the United States
held Nov. 9Th:
First-'That liquor lawfully ac-
CURED for personal use may be
Kept elsewhere than in the home of
The owner.
Second-That liquor so acquired
and stored in a Warehouse NAV be
removed from the warehouse TO
nome OF the owner without any
violation of the law.
The decision caused little less
sNan CONSERVATION in the Inter
national Revenue bureau and its
prohibition enforcement division;
Many OF the officials there looked
upon 1t as opening wide The gates
10 possible violations of the trans
p0rtation provisions Of the Vol
stead act and certainly as tend
ing to make the enforcement of
such provisions much more difficult
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
HINTON BAPTIST CHURCH CASE,

Motion to reverse the decree of
the Summers county circuit court
ousting Rev. w. E. Yates as pas
tor Of the First Babtist Church of
Hinton, by means Of an Injunction
was argued Tuesday afternoon be-
fore the Supreme Court. Printing
of the record of the case was waiv-
cd because Of it's voluminous ma
turc..
Charges and counter-charges
have been made by each side. One
portion Of the congregation claims
that {Rev. Yates was illegally
thrown out of the church. the
church building closed and the
property worth $4,000 turned over
to small percentage of the congre-
cation. Those opposing the pastor
say he was converted to ''holly
roHeh teachings and introduced
holly roller" practices into his
conduct of the church meetings II
is also claimed the preacher made
sensational charges concerning the
morals of Hinton residents.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
NUMBER FL
DEMPSEY AND CARPENTER TO FlsHT.

Jack Dempey, worlds heavy
weight boxing champion and Geo.
Carpenter. European title holder,
signed Il contract in New York OH
the 5th binding them to meet next
March or between May 29th and
July 4th to decide the champion
ship of the world. Besides the two
future combatants and their mana
gers, the contract was signed by
three promoters, TEX, Rickard,
Charles Cochran. of London, Eng
land, and William A. Brady.
Provisions of agreement, besides
those defining time limits and coun
tries where the fight might take
place. covered all details of the con
test as well as financial arrange
mentS and included a list of accep-
table referees and judges.
\ There is but little difference in
the sizes of the two men, Carpen-
tier being able to look straight in
to Dempsey'S eyes when the two
stand face to face. It is thought
that the Frcnchman is quicker and
perhaps more skillful while Demp-
sey is the harder hitter and able TO
stand more punishment.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
COL. GEO. H. JOHNSON DEAD,

Hampshire county lost one of its
good citizens when George II. John
son passed away at his home at
Romney Sunday night, Oct 31st;
Some five or six years ago he was
stricken with paralysis, one whole
side OF his body being affected, and
he never recovered, although until
the past few months he had been
able to get about somewhat. Dur
ing oil this illness he maintained a
cheerful spirit and, indeed frequent
~ made light Of his infirmity He
possessed cheerful disposition.
MIR. johnson was born on Pat
terson's Greek, in what is now
Mineral county, but then Hamp-
shire, about rs years ago. He fol-
lowed farming, but served the coun
~ as Sheriff from 1904 to 1908. Dur
Ing the War between the States he
was Il member Of Capt Sheets com
pony in Rosser's command, and for
some years had been adiutant of
the West Virginia Division United
confederate Veterans. He is sur
vived by his widow and three sons
William 0. and Edward, of Canaan
Valley and George H. Jr. of Rom
new
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
MRS. MARY J. MILLER.

Mrs. Mary J. Miller, wife of A. p.
Miller, of Grecnville, w. Va, enter
ed peacefully into rest on the morn
ing of October 28. 1920. For more
than five years, Mrs Miller had been
practically an invalid, yet she was
a patient sufferer. She believed the
the words of the Apostle that. "the
sutferings Of this present time arc
not worthy to be compared with
the glory that shall be revealed to
u.s." 81
She leaves TO mourn their loss,
besides her husband, A. p. Miller,
the following children: Mrs. H. W..
Peck, Union. w. Va; Mrs. l.. T..
Thomas. Greenville, w. Va; Mrs.
w. "A. Davis. Pctcrstown, W. Va;
Mrs. Helen Wright, Mammoth. w.
Va, and Mr.. S. N. Miller. Omaha,
Nebraska. She also leaves two
sisters, Mrs. Bell Miller, Clifty, W..
Va. and Mrs. Sarah Hcnning, Rain
ellie, w. Va.
Mrs. Miller was born in Green
bricr county, Sept. 26, 1843. her
maiden name being Mary J. Neal.
On January 8. 1867 she married A..
p. Miller, and for more than fifty
years they have lived most happi-
ly together.
Mrs. Miller was a devoted wife
a loving mother, faithful friend
and an excellent ncighbor. Truly
her children and all who knew her
rise up and call her blessed.
had been member of the Prcsby-
tcrIan Church, active and interest
ed in all its work. Now she has
been gathered as ripencd shcaf
into the garners of her Lord.
May God graciollsly bless the
aged husband in this time of sor-
row and give unto all them that
mourn garland for ashes, the oil
OF Joy for mourning, the garment of
praise for the spirit of heaviness;
that they might be called trees Of
righteousness. the planting of the
Lord. -
Friday afternoon, October 29th at
2:30 O'Clock in the presence of a
large concourse Of friends, appro-
PIRATE funeral services were held
IN the Presbyterian Church at
Greenville, by her pastor, Rev. w.
"A. Benfield, assisted by Rev. I'D.
Pope, interment was made in the
cemetery at Greenville.
The floral offerings were beauti-
ful. the grave being entirely cover
ed. The Sunday School pupils
were flower girls. w. A. r
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
THE AMERICAN CREED,

CThc prize-winning creed sub
mitted by William Tyler Page
in the National Greed ContesD
believe in the United States as q
Government of the people. for
the people, whose just powers
arc derived from the consent of
the governed; democracy in
republic; sovereign nation Of
many States, perfect union, one
and inseparablc; established upon
these principles of humanity for
which American patriots sacri-
ficed their lives and fortunes.
therefore believe it is my duty TO
my country to love it; TO support
its Constitutions; TO obey its laws,
10 respect its flag, and to defend
it against all enemies.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
COLBY TO VISIT SOUTH AMERICA.

President Wilson formally an
nounced Tuesday night that he had
directed Secretary Colby of the
State Department "on behalf and
in my stead,' to visit Brazil and
Uruguay, in acknowledgement of
the recent visit to this country of
the Presidents Of those two repub-
lies.
In addition, the President said
nc would be gratiiicd if Mr.. Colby
took the opportunity also TO visit
Buenos Aires, in response to the
recent invitation received BY the
Argentine government.
1T has long been nv hone that
l might personally return these
visits" the Presidents statement,
issued at the conclusion of the
Cabinet meeting, said regarding the
recent tour in this country of
presidents Brum, OF Uruguay. and
Pessea, of Brazil, land l can con-
celve of no worthier object to
which | could dedicate my time
and strength; but l am prevented
from doing SO and can not longer
postpone the agreeable courtesy of
their reciprocation. which this
country is strongly desirous of
showing TO the Governments and
peoples of Brazil and Uruguay"
Secretary Daniels announced that
Secretary Colby and his party
would make the trip aboard the
dreadnought Florida, of the Atlant-
ic fleet.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
FARMERS BREAK RECORDS.

American farmers broke produc-
tion records of five crops This
year. Preliminary estimates an
nounced Nov. 9th by the Depart
ment of Agriculture show the
corn, tobacco, rice, sweet potatoes
and pear crops surpassed those of
any previous year in the country's
history. In addition very large
crops were grown. i'll some in
stances closely approximating rec
ords of oats, barley. rye, potatoes,
apples and hay. The buckwheat
production record, however, has
stood since 1866, with this years
crop more than 100000 bushels.
Final crop production figures will
be announced next month.
Corn king Of all crops and of
which the United States grows
more than seventy per cent of the
worlds output, reached the cnor-
nous total Of 3,199,126,OOO bushels.
That is 75,000,000 bushels more
than ever was grown in any year.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
FUNERAL OF MA. STEVENS,

George w. Stevens, President of
the c., & 0. Ry. Company was with
out question one of the most popu-
lar men ever connected with the
road. This was amply shown by
the enorIIlous crowd which attend
ed his funeral in Richmond. Hun
dreds of prominent railroad men
from far and near were there and
employees and laborers along the
Inc of the road went to Richmond
by the train load. The people of
the city too turned out in great
numbers. Mr.. Stevens was distin-
gWshed not simply by reason of
his efficiency as an official but by
reason of his urbanity, graciousness
OF manner. kindly disposition and
consideration for all. He was be-
loved by all his associates and en-
ployees who will miss him sadly
ana feel his death as personal
loss.
Every wheel OH the Chcsapcak
and Ohio Railroad system from
newport News, Va, 10 Chicago,
stopped for one minute at 1870
O'CLOCK during the funeral.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
TOUGHEST CRIMINAL HANGED.

Chicago's Toughest guy" is dead.
Frank Zagar, % years of age, ef-
faced his debt to society at the end
OF a hangman's rope within the grim
gray walls of Cook county Jail Nov.
5fh.
During his last night OH earth,
Zagar spurned his 12-year-old sister
as she begged him for a kiss; jerred
and reviled his gray-haircd care
worn mother, and cursed the priest
who offered him spiritual consola-
ton. He sullenly paced the floor
OF his cell until the time for his ex-
ecution and then, with defiant
oath, walked into the death house.
Zagar was found guilty of shoot
ing down two men in cold blood
during hold-ups.
They didn't stick their hands I'D
fast enough" he explained.
Zagar Dragged of his super-hu-
man career until the very last.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
WILSON TO AID UNIVERSITY.

President Woodrow Wilson has
accepted membership OH the hon
orary national committee of the
centennial endowment fund of the
University of Virginia. it was an
nounced on the 7th, by DR.. Edwin
\. Alderman, President of the Uni
versity of Virginia.
In his letter to DR.. Alderman the
President says: IL shall be glad to
be associated with the effort
Woodrow Wilson was a law stud
ent. though not u graduate of the
University of Virginia, and was a
member Of the class of 1881. EARLY
i'll his college course he won hon
ors as an orator and debater, and,
at the time of his departure, be-
cause of illness, was easily the
biggest man in the famous school
The President, it is said, is keen
ly interested in the success of the
nationwide plan to raise $1,000
600 by subscriptions. from the
alumni and friends of education.
The condition of his health makes
it impossible to state whether he
will be able to be present next June
when this sum is turned over to the
University upon the occasion of
its one hundredth anniversary.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
ROOSEVELT SUES FOR LIBEL.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Demo-
cratic candidate for Vice President
on Oct. 2Sth filed papers in a suit
for 100000 against John r. Rathom
editor and publisher of the Provi-
dence Journal, and Scott C.. Bone
and Edward B. Clark, manager and
assistant manager of publicity for
the Republican National Commit
tee. Mr.. Roosevelt charges the de-
PENDANTS with circulating false and
dcfanatory libel.
An editorial in the Providence
Journal charged that Mr.. Roose-
welt had scquestrated or DESTROYED
Navy Department records and that
he had sought personally to return
TO the ships Of the navy, men con-
victcd of various crimes. Mr..
Roosevelt nade public denial of
the charges and then Mr.. Ratham
sent him a letter outlining specific
cases referred to in the editorial.
The letter also was published in the
Providence Journal.
Mr.. Bone and Mr.. Clark are made
defendants because it is charged
by Mr.. Roosevelt that they widely
circulated the letter as Republican
propaganda.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
GROVER BERGDAlL CAUGHT.

The statement that he had caus-
ed The arrest near Coblentz, Ger
many, OF Grover c. Bergdoll, veal
thy Philadelphia escape draft C.
vader, was made at New York on
the lst, by a passenger on the steam
ship Rotterdam, who gave his name
as J. w. Hartman and his address
as 1852 Dover street, Philadelphia.
Hartman told customs officers
that he. once had been employed
near the Bcrgdoll home and when
several weeks ago, while he was in
the Coblenz area, his attention
was called TO a young man, who
had just bought motor car, he
recognized him as Bergdoll.
Declaring that the American
Army authorities at Coblenz could
confirm his statements, Hartman ad
ded, of course, they would not tell
you anything about it YETI
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
FOOTBALL CLASSIC IN CHARLESTON.

Endurance and weight, coupled
with the ability to encounter every
play of the opposition, Saturday
afternoon gave McIntire's Noun
taineers from the West virginia
University Ii to 10 victory over
Washington and Lees Fighting
Generals at Laidley field, Charles
ton, but not until the Virginians
gave the fans a pretty exhibition
OF passing and ground gaining by
the backs.
Washington and Lee had the
Mountaineers ouigeneraled in most
respects and the work of the Vir-
ginia eleven III snatching forward
passes out of the air from all angles
and positions was little short of
spectacular.
The opinion seems to be that
Washington & Lee played the better
game their skillful playing how
ever being overcome by the greatly
superior weight Of the Mountain
GERS.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
RED CROSS FOURTH ROLL CALL,

The President, ON the 7th, in a
statement to the public, urges his
countrymen to join the Red Cross
lin impressive numbers" during
the fourth annual roll call to be
held during the fortnight bcginn-
ing Arrnistice Day.
The American Red Cross,''' said
the President, deserves hearty
response to its fourth invitation 10
annual membership, which will be
issued during the fortnight begin
ming November II, Armistice Day."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
MINGo TROUBLES COST MILLIONS.

"A Strike That Has Cost $4,000,
000," is the heading of page arti-
Gle on the Mingo county trouble in
the New York Herald of Sunday,
Nov. 7th. This article reviews the
history of the labor troubles and
Hatfield feuds in the Williamson
and Pike county fields, the Nate
wan, Willis Branch, Bordcrland
and other shooting affairs. The
article is illustrated with photo
graphs of Governor J. J. Cornwell
and of the camp of the Federal
troops on Tug river. the story is by
b. C.. Clark. 81
The cost Of the strike, which has
lasted five months, is summed itip
as follows: Number of men killed
81; men wounded, 600; miners en-
gagged in strike 700; mine employees
idle from strike, $500; estimated
loss of production in mines in Min
so county, 100000 tons; losses in
wages, S3,500,000; losses to opera
tors $5,O0O,00O; losses to railroads
in revenue producing freight, $751;
0,OOO; cost of strike to State of
West Virginia, 100000; cost to
Kentucky. 100000; cost to FEEDER
al Government. 100000; cost 10
United Mine Workers. $15O,OOO;
cost Of strike to mine owners, $3.50,
600; total estimated cost, $24,2OO,-
900,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
FISHING FOR ToRpoN.

President-Elect Harding went
tarpon fishing Tuesday at Point
Isabel, Texas. and although his
prize catch got away after forty
live minutes tusscl, he liked the
sport so we'll that he stayed out
from morning until night fall.
1t was the breaking of troll
line tangled i'll the wrcckage of an
old warf that lost him his fight with
the biggest fish he ever had hooked.
a tarpon described by his compan-
ions as measuring more than six
feet. The Presi.1cnt-elcct's boat
had pulled in close. to shore and
the sea giant was showing signs of
giving up when the line caught
fast and snapped. He had several
bites but came home empty hand
ed favored on the first day of his
vacation by clear, hot weather.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
TURK ILL.

This from Constantinoplc. Nov.
9th; Turkeys 146-year-old man.
Fora Mehmcd. reputcd to be tho
oldest man in the world, is ill of
indigestion. This is the first time
Fora has ever been ill. He COM
plains that it is because Of Il set OF
false teeth. Fora has always been
Il hamal that is. Il carrier of heavy
EelghtS, ranging from 200 to I,UUO
pounds. When he was 45 wears
Of age, during the Napoleonic wars,
he tried TO lift, on Il bet, 500 pounds
with his teeth and ruined them.
He went along until about 1850
without any teeth, and then he OBJ
taincd set, which has worn out.
About 70 years ago he got another
set. He asserts that these teeth
have given him indigestion, which
finally landed him in the hospital.
When | get new set of teeth
shall be all right again for another
half century," he said.
Until his present illness Fora
was employed at the Turkish naval
base. lie was born at Bitlis, in
Turkish Armenia, in the year 1774,
just before the American revolution
but he does not remember that
event. Fora has son aged 80 and
a daughter aged so. His heart and
eyes are still good and he looks like
man of TO-. He offers his passport
as proof of his age as we'll as the
birth records in the mosque. at
BitliSs y -
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12

DIES AT MOUNT HOPE.

Dewitt Clinton Snyder, born at
Maiden, June 28, 1874. died sudden
~ of heart failure at his home at
Mount Hope, Fayette county, Sum
day night, Nov. 7. 1920, aged 7G
wears mos. and 8 days. He mov-
ed to Greenbricr in 1860 settling
near Meadow Bluff and in the fol-
lowing year joined the Confederate
Army participating With Edgar's
Battalion to which he belonged in
many of the bloody bates of the
dreadful war between the States.
Later Mr.. Snyder married Miss
Rachel McC!ung, of this county,
moving with his family in 1884 10
Mount Hope where the remaining
years Of his life were spent.
TO this union nine children were
born: p. NJ. Snyder, of Mount
Hope; w. A., of Huntington; T. H.,
of Mt. Hope; Mrs. J. w. Warden of
Long Branch; Mrs. L. L. Stone, of
Pikeville, KY; Mrs. T. F. George;
Mrs. Latellc Graney and Mrs. C. HI.
Brewster, of Mount Hope. Vivian
and Sam Snyder now deceased.
The faithful wife and mother died
in the spring of this year.
Funeral Tuesday at Mt. Hope
conducted by his pastor, Rev. S.
II. Anvil, of the Methodist Church,
South, assisted by Rev. w w.
Pharr, of the Presbyterian and REV.
]. c. Fishback, of the Baptist
Church. 81.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
MAN IN JAIL ELECTED JUDGE,

Governor Marrow pardoncd FeSs
Whitaker, jailer Of Lctcher county.
Kentucky, who was elected coum-
ty Judge in Tuesdays election
while serving sentence in the Jail
over which he had charge.
Whitaker was convicted Of attack
ing county officers and had served
q portion of a six months sentence
Governor Morrow, it was said al
the State House, took the position
that Whitaker, although in Jail,
led his opponent by more than one
thousand votes and that such eu-
dorscmcnt was sufficient ground
for issuing a pardon.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
R. N. ACADEMY INJURED BY FIRE,

The west wing of the Randolph
Macon Academy, at Bedford CITY,
Virginia, was destroyed by fire on
the night Of the 1st. The blaze was
discovered about o O'Clock in the
second floor Of ,nc gymnasium.
where it is believed to have orig
mated from defective electric
wiring. Damage said to exceed
So0'0OO was done before the flames
were got under control, about mid
nlght. The fire was still burning
at an early hour next morning.
The wing was occupied by a.
bout 90 boys, none Of whom were
hurt, but many of whom lost their
belongings. The Gymnasium eqllip
ment was destroyed. The building
was insured for an amount which
could not be learned the next morn
ing but which will cover The loss.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
IMPOSES HEAVY FINES,

In The Federal Court at Wheel
ing last week Judge Woods impos-
ed heavy fines upon two physicians
and a druggist for violating the
Harrison Narcotic Act. DR.. S. b.
Hayes, of FleInington, was fined
$3.50 and costs for issuing prcscrip-
tlons for morphine indiscrimina(c-
ly, and E. Fl. Kyle, of Franklin,
Pendleton county, was fined s25
and costs for failing to keep a rec
ord of narcotics dispensed. Dr..
w. o. Davis, Grafton druggist,
was fined $500 and costs for violat.
ing the narcotic act.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
LIBERAL GIFT TO SUNDAY,

Evangelist Billy Sunday closed
his series of meetings in Roanoke,
virginia, October 31St. For six
weeks he preached twice daily ex-
cept Monday, which he set apart for
complete rest. The free will Of
iering amounted to Il fraction more
than $4,000, but a check for $780,
OO0 was presented the evangelist.
ihls was in addition to the other
expenses connected with the great
revival.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-11-12
MINE ACCIDENTS,

Fatal accidents in the mines of
West Virginia last year totalcd
32O' the victims including 220 A.
merlcans and 81 foreigners. Falls
or mine roofs and coal caused al
most hfty per cent of the accidents,
mine car accidents killed five, min.
ing machinery. electricity, prema-
ture explosions and unlisted causes
Killed two each. Outside the mines
one was killed by motor, one from
mine car. and two from other
causes. -