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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10
GRANT AND HOOVER.

y ENERAL GRANT is an interesting case of a
NJ President who did not definitely ally himself with
the party eecdng him to that office until after he received
the nomination, His Personal Memoirs" show that he
did not vote the Republican ticket until 1885, when at
the age Of 46 years. evoted for himself for President,
Previously he had been Wing then a Know Nothing,
then Democrat He writes that he thought little about
politics during his earlier career although he was "a
Wing by education" and was known as AN army officer
of Wing proeiviies." The Wing party. however. was
practically dead and when most of his neighbor became
BODYBUILDING "a party that lived only about FIVE years.
he accepted invitation to join lodge of that political
faith In 1856 Grant voted for Buchanan, the Demo
cratic candidate because he believed that the election of
Republican President would mean the secession of all the
Southern States.
In 1860 Grant was unable to vote because of change
Ct residence but he writes: My pledges would have COM
PEELED me to vote for Stephen A. Douglas Gree Soil
Democrat, who had no possible chance of election. -
Presumably Grant too busy fighting to be able to
in 1864 AT all events it is an established fact that he
did not the Republican ticket until he was the Repub-
lean candidate for President in 1865 If the Democrats
should nominate Mr. Hoover for President this year and
care TO cite precedent obvious that the case of Cen
eral Grant would amply serve the purpose.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10
Many Accidents.

The school children are s;i'l hay
ing to go to school over the temr1r
.ary foot bridge, since the ice gorge
washed away the county bridge. A
a result several accidents have hap,
pened which caused MUCH anxiety to
parents.
Among there was the accident which
Happened to Grace osburn the snail
daughter of c. E. osburn, who lives
near Baxter. She had a narrow es-
cape from drowning by FILLING in Lit.
tie Paw Paw creek while on her way
to school. Principal Rhodes rescued
the child, who was taken to the home
of her brother where she received at
tention.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

There must be something than pure savagery
in the motive which will make mob charge square
in the face of armed guards. But without awaiting
theresults of careful Investigation 1t would be unwse
to form judgments about that affair OF Lexington 1t
be that the mob had idea that the guard would
not fight The unfortunate thing about this bloody
incident and about all similar affairs is that the blood
shed yesterday will disturbing element in that
part of Kentucky for generation. 1t will figure in
politics and it will disturb business
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

are to be preferred over the possible
new deal over there.
And that is pretty sensible way tc
think about it too.
The United States is the best place
in the world to live.
But there is something about some
of the guys who come here that the
worse the. dump they came from the
more they boiler about the little ole
U. s. A.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

The significant feature of the vote in the Democratic
caucus which Overwhelmingly went against universal
military training is not that the Democrats
should take the stand they did, but the bankruptcy
the leadership Of President Wilson which it revealed
No president ever completely dominated his party
in congress; not even Andrew Jackson. But for the
moment at least president ever was so completely
without influence in the legislative branch of the gov
eminent; not even John Quincy Adams Or Andrew
Johnson But there suspecting that the
Democratic party will bitterly regret the>day when its
leaders deserted the in the White house. Wilson
always was stronger than his party with the people.
He is mmeasuraby superior in vision and the essen
tials of craftsmanship to the men who control the
party machinery The Democrats are going to find that
out they attempt to go to the people next November
platform which amounts to reputation of the
Wilson domestic policies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10
Church News

Due to the fact that Rev. Curtis
is holding revival meetings at McCur.
dysville it was impossible for him
to be here last Sunday evening. /In
his absence he sent his son to con-
duct the meeting.
Meetings will probably close at Nc
Curdysville this week and Rev. Cur
It's win fill his own appointments at
Baxter mex. Sunday, Feb. Is.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10
BAXTER
Company Retains Property

The M. v. T. company succeeded in
retaining some mine materials in
good condition, that had been in a
flooded entry. A few years ago one
of the entries was abandoned and
allowed to fill with water. A few
days ago 1t was tapped and the water
was pumped out. The material, whic,'
was found, was practically as good as
new.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10
teY coNDol

small daughter Rachel, spent the
week end with her parents at Fair
mont.
Mr.. and Mp. Jas. Lafferty and
two children spent the week end at
home Of her brother H. ]. Wilson of
Watson ave.
Eleanor, the small daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. S. P. Hayes is i'll at her
home.
Mrs. Stark of Bridgeport, Taylor
county, has been visiting her daughter
Mrs. Audry Sayers.
Clyde Holt and family are ill with
influenza.
an illness.
Mrs. James Davis is ill with the in
reHza,
y te'1 complain to the ,floorwalker
lb.rt H." said the irate shopper.
~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

Out of a total enlisted strength OF
172,25s in the army on December 1,
92,s27 were taking instruction IN edu-
cational subjects besides their mill
tary training.
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club win Meat

The Get-to-g cther club will hold its
weekly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Jess Gregory, Thursday evening. A
full attendance is requested.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

There are now II strikes before the
APARTMENT Of Labor for settlement
and SO controversies which have not
yet reached the strike stage.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10
THE PESO.

NX/HAT if the pound sterling, the franc, the lire, have
w dropped in value as measured by the good old
U. S. dolara What if this does mean tightening up Of
exports to Europea What is there IN that to make this
country throw up its hands IN despair and sit around idle
until Europe gets busy producing asain7 Consider the
peso! Read this:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

of az per cent over the American dollar
An unusually large sum Of gold is be-
ing shipped to South America, mostly to Ar
gentina, in view OF the continuous expectation
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

This was happening when the pound sterling the franc
and the lire hitting new low levels in the New York
money market. And while lot of American manufac-
rers and exporters predicting halt in expectations
and consequent slowing up in American manufacturing
industries.
If the United States cannot sell to Europe why no, sell
to Argentina Argentina isn't manufacturing country.
1t buys products of mills and shops 1t sells foods and
raw materials We are buying more from her than We
sell to her That's why the peso higher priced than the
dollar below the equator If it becomes necessary to lei
that time chase the dollar up even with the peso of
Argentina2
The United States never had better time to nail down
South American trade than now and probably it will be
mighty long time until, the chance comes again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

The Isle OF Man was the first eoun-
Try 70 give women The vote. That
was in 1881.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10, 1920.
THE AMERICANS GREED.

believe IN thc United States of America as govern
ent Of te people by The people. for the people, phosc
just popers der1ed from the consent of The governed;
democracy in republic sovereign Ma
- lion Of many sovereign States; perfect
Union, and nsepaablc, established upon
49, those principles of freedom equality, justice,
and humanity for phich american patriots
sacrificed their lives and fortunes. therefore believe is
my duly 70 my country TO love it, TO support its Consttu-
don q obeyit aps TO respect its flag: and to defend
il against all enemies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-02-10

Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wright and
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
Saw Samson Push the Small Boat in
the Water.

tex of black humanity. Their arms
and feet were tied and they were
carried into the forest.
Swung across the shoulders of n
black man, Margaret gave herself up
for lost; but she didn't care much.
"If Ralph's dead | don't want 10
live" she told herself. and hoped 1t
would soon be over with. The only
thing that made her shudder now was
the thought of being served ut the
kings Thanksgiving feast.
After being carried about two miles
through the jungle, the party emerged
in an immense clearing dotted with
bamboo huts, with an exceptionally
large one i'm the center The prison
ers were placed In hut on the out
skirts and guards with spears sta
toned at the doors.
Presently the black man who had
been the leader OF the captors ap-
peared. cut the thongs from their feet
words of English:
Now me take um TO king"
In a short time they were ushered
into the largest of the huts, in which
was rudely constructed throne, about
which We're grouped several natives in
fantastic costume. made of skins and
feathers.
The king appeared through the door,
walking with Broadway stride. He
mounted the throne with a majestic
mein and surveyed the captives. Mar
garet stared at him for moment In
establishment, then threw herself at
him, eluding the guards who sprang to
stop her, and clasped him in her arms
"Ralph Ralph !" she sobbed. what
can thls-what does it all mean?"
She stepped back down from the
throne and looked up at him, wonder
ingly.
He was clad like the natives, only
his attire was more fantastic and pic
turesque.
st MEANS" he said, simply, "that
pulled a few stunts in magic that
showed the old king up and he lost
his job-and / am now ruler of Kondo
island. / had to either be king or
be eaten by one, and 1t didn't take one
long to- decide. I'm about to resign,
though. as soon as we have our
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
SIDNEY SIFTINGS
Too Late for last Week)

tloo Late Tor last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.. Ditteman from
Kiowa spent Saturday and Sunday al
the home of the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. C. Grouse. Mrs Grouse
returned home with them.
Tolof and Thorwald Peterson spent
several days at home last week.
Glen Mcdowell went to Denver
last week in his new Dodge car.
Mrs. Cole and Alice returned tc
Colorado Springs sunday. after spen-
ding the week at home.
Harold Weber's eyes are much i'm
proved after having them treated in
Colorado Springs.
We regret that the Mcdowell
family have sold their property and
are going to move to Colorado
Springs. They will be missed in
this community Good roads hers
are due to Mr. .McDowell's efficiency
as road-overseer.
A daughter came to make her
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Carver
November 6, 1920.
The Cole and Jones Threshing ma
chine is now at the Reed ranch and
the Peterson Brothers machine is at
Fritz Peterson.
Mrs. Burgess from McFall, Missou-
ri, is visiting her grandson. Frank
Lamar and family.
Adm Jones made a business trip
to Denver Monday.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
A NEW DANGER THREATENS.

The system of exempting from
taxation securities issued for nnanc-
ing public enterprises like district
bonds. drainage bonds, county bonds
state and municipal bonds was be-
bun long before the graduated sys-
TEN of income taxes was created.
These securities are all issued for
public or community benfit. While
these securities are exempt from Fed
eral income tax, In practically all
states they are subject to local and
state taxation the same as other
moneys and credits. In 1916 the Fed
eral Farm Loan Act was enacted ex-
| omptlng from taxation bonds issued
for the purpose of financing private
| individuals. This is the first Ma
| tional precedent In American his
tory for granting special privileges
Of tax exemption to individuals at
the expense of the public treasury.
It is dangerous precedent likely to
he extended II this continues the
consumers taxes and the land taxes
Will be greatly increased. Tax ex-
emptions for Farm Loan Bonds
should be repealed at once as 1t sim
ply furnishes a loophole for tax
dodgers.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
RURAL CORRESPONDENCE
WINDY POINT


No, thanks, Windy is not sick Nor
Is he or she, which ever it may be,
blown away either
Mr. Craig and family spent Sunday
Mr.. Minson's.
Albert Marrs and Mr.. Fredinberg
were Colorado Springs callers Mon
day.
Thos. West was up to Clark's Col
ony Sunday. to see If the cherries
were ripe.
l.. w. johnson and L. NJ. Phillips
were callers at Edw. Chirnside's on
Sunday
VIII Tannln is busy hauling
straw.
Mrs. Chas. Anderson spent few
days at her sons, last week.
Ray Cogswell lost one of his
horses.
Mrs. John Anderson has been on
the sick list, but is better at this
writing.
Mr. Rush is the Champion corn
picker now adays.
Mr. T. l.. Leonard left Tuesday
for his home in Arizona.
Mr. and Mrs. Minson went to DEN
yer Tuesday.
Albert Marrs got turkey at the
shoot Sunday.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
ROCK BUTTE.

Mr. John f. Jones of Fort Morgan
attended the funeral of Mrs. John II.
Jones, here last week.
Mrs. Fred Bush and children OF
Sedalia spent several days of last
week at the home of her parents
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wight
Mr.. Lorensen from near Canon
City visited in our town this week.
Mr. Ellis Hughes came out from
Denver the first of the week, for a
few days visit
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wight, John E.
Jones and Mrs. Fred Bush and chill
dren motored to Sedalia Sunday Mr..
Jones going to his home at For [
Morgan Sunday. The Wight's re-
turning home Monday.
AL Reynolds was a business visit
or at Fredinberg's Tuesday.
Al Talbot has finished an up-to-
date hog house. and has also built a
bathroom to the residence on the AL
Reynolds ranch.
When returning from Mrs. Jones
funeral, Thursday, opposite the resi-
dence occupied by Jesse Knapp. Jr.,
Rev. Axton's sedan tipped over in It's
side, fortunately no one was hurt
and no damage done to the car.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
Her Husband Had Disappeared.

last ounce of strength, for he sank to
the bottom of the skiff and lay there
apparently helpless.
That was sufficient excuse for Mar
garet to sound an alarm that brought
the crew of the Crystal stumbling and
tumbling to the deck, where they at
once comprehended the situation and
set out in another boat to rescue Sam
son, whose craft was being tossed
back on shore.
whats happening? Where's Ralph"
breathed Margaret, as Samson was
carried on deck. but he answered sim
ply with CLASSY stare and was taken
to his bunk. He rolled his eyes queer
ly and opened and shut his hands re
peatedly. Presently he seemed to get
a grip on himself and managed to artic.
ulate:
"Cannlbals got him"
While Margaret steadled herself
against the wall, growing death.y pale,
he went on, talking laboriously:
1--WE spent some time getting our
bearings before he sent me t. find a
spring of water. while he went In
different direction to dig up some rel
ic your father left two years ago.
found water and was starting after
him on the dim path he had taken
when l heard unearthlY screeching
from the direction he had taken.
hurried and soon arrived at the scene
of trouble. About fifty black men
were dancing round him, shouting and
singing, and he was tied to tree with
thongs. | knew l couldn't fight whole
gang, so hid behind another tree and
watched for opportunity to cut him
him off into woods. l was scared
almost to death and didn't know what
to do, but thought 1t best to return
to yacht and get help. Hope you don't
think | did wrong"
Samson sank back in the bunk,
sighed heavily and closed his eyes
All night he was delirious, and Mar
garet's condition was not much better.
She realized the unfeaslbility of send
ing the men ashore to fight the canni-
balls, especially at night, but was de-
termined that some action be taken
In the morning. When morning came.
however, the crew refused to go-all
except Joe Larson, the cook, who said
he'd be willing to wade a river of
blood to help Ralph.
The idea of one man and one woman
against hundreds of cannibals did not
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19

seem practical. so she sat on deck and
thought, and thought.
Perhaps Samson went crazy and
dreamed It," she told herself. May
be Ralph will turn up all right. He's
the most resourceful person In the
world"
But the inactivity drove her nearly
TO distraction. Finally she told Joe
to get ready and row her ashore. The
others protested, saying she was tax
ing her life in her hands. But she
was determined.
"All right. ma'am," one OF them
said. IT'S up TO you. We'd be glad
to 60 along and help. only the odds
are too heavy"
Joe rowed her ashore and they fol
lowed n faint path into the woods.
The underbrush was not so dense as
1t appeared from the deck of the yacht,
and they made fair progress, present
ly arriving at n clearing. Here they
paused for the ground showed signs
of struggle. with numerous prints
from bare feet
She was kneeling to examine these
prints, when Joe suddenly cried:
Look out !"
The next instant she and Joe were
the center of bowling, cavortlng vor-
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19

bert to load car. Herman Beck.
man is hauling his wheat. too.
Mrs. George Phillips is expected
home soon, she went to Iowa on a
visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Mars went to Colo
RADIO Springs Monday.
Mrs. Earl Brace visited at II.
Beckman's Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. PAIL entertained at
dinner Sunday. Mr.. Hagspiel, Mr.
and Mrs, Charles Larsen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hansen and A. Donaldson.
box social and spelling bee was
held at Lincoln school last Friday
All enjoyed and had good time.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
F0NQIS ITEMS

We are very sorry to learn that
Mrs. Corbett's condition has become
so serious that it is thought she can
live but short time. She is in a
hospital in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McCully are
the proud parents of baby girl.
born last Sunday.
Mr.. McCune is mining some coal
now. II he can get help enough
the people in the territory. for some
distance, need not worry about the
coal profiteers. First class Ignite
too, as most people know.
Mr.. Davis of Calhan preached at
Fondis Sunday, and will be here "a
gain the 2sth.
Well, now, some very real cuts in
prices of various commodities are be-
ing made, and the cost of living is
actually being reduced so you can
notice it. What is the reason :?
What did we say sometime ago
would have to be done before prices
would fall? People have quit
their reckless spending. Now the
lower prices go, the slower people
are to buy waiting for still lower
prices, and many factories are shut
ting down. We are right again.
Mrs. Gilmore is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. VIM. Harper.
Mr.. Hannah has sold his land ad-
joining Fondis to a man from Kansas
who will move onto it in the spring.
A brother of Mr.. Courter's was
here visiting him short time ago
Union Valley School Notes.
We have an enrolment of thirty
at present. and not a 'shirker" in
the bunch. Everyone is helping 20
make this "the Best School Year"
We were surely thankful for the
clean chimney and stove pipe we
found Monday morning.
We received another bunch of
books recently. This nearly finish
es our order.
The four Polster children re-
turned to school Monday, after a
seven days absence.
Robert and Lizzie Jeurink drive
five miles, rain or shine, to attend
school
We have some fine school pep
II you'd like to find out for your
self just come and visit us. Visit.
ors always welcome.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19

Yes. It was gloomy Thanksgiving
day, although the sun was shining
blisteringly. Her husband had disap-
peared, and the chances were 100 to
against ever seeing him again.
She censured herself for agreeing
TO this South sea honeymoon. Why
had she yielded to Ralph's wishes to
explore Kondo island when something
inside her had persistently warned
that she should not let him set foot
IN shore?
She sat on the deck of the steam
Yacht Crystal and tried to reason a
way out of the dilemma-.a happy way
lut. One course would be to hoist
anchor and steam away. But that
would not be the happy way, because
1t would leave Ralph in the clutches
If the cannlbals.
The event that had brought her to
distraction occurred the previous af-
ternoon about o'clock. They had
just arrived at the island and Ralph
had insisted on going ashore.
Margaret realized sense of fore
boding as her husband set off in the
little boat with Samson BroSn, one
Of the sailors.
Margaret saw her husband land and
help Samson draw the boat where the
waves could not touch 1t; then they
both disappeared into the forest. She
sat on the deck and watched and
waited, still harassed by that feeling
of foreboding.
The sun was a half circle on the
horizon when she saw Samson stagger
out from among the trees and push
the small boat into the water, leapng
in. This action seemed to take the
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
PROSPERITY RIDGE

A community box social will be
held in the schoolhouse at Ebert,
Saturday the goth, at o'clock. to
help buy motion picture machine.
Ladies please bring boxes.
The ladies of the Christian Church
will sell pies at Joe Schmidt's sale
next Monday.
: Tom Kelly is hauling grain 70 Ell
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Conover and
baby from Denver motored up Mon
day and are visiting at the w. r.
Plant and Frank Prule homes.
Quite a number of our young peo-
pie attended the box social at Dis
trict AZ. Saturday night.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and.
neighbors. who 30 kindly assisted
us in our sad bereavement, in the
death of our dear wife and mother.
j. II. Jones and family.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19
TURKEY SHOOT.

Turkey Shoot. Sunday. November
81. at Joe tanners, from / till A,
Come and get your Thanksgiving
Turkey. t11sp.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19

STRAYED- One, coming year
old brown mare, tail bobbed. One,
coming year old bay gelding. No
tify F. L. McCuthchan, Simla, Colo
RADIO. 1910.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19

FOR SALE OR TRADE A Kel-
lev Duplex feed grinder, in No. L
order; g to horsepower. Corn
forth Live Stock Co, Elbert, Colo
rdo IL &c.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19

Thanksgiving dinner-and a royal one
1t is. It's in the next hut"
She grimaced.
"Cannibal stew?' she inquired.
mo, wild turkey. l ordered them
prepared when messengers brought
word that white woman and man
had been captured. Come to the royal
feast-you and Joe-and Wen discuss
a way of disowning this kingdom"
(9. 1920. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
The Bigger Half of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is the bigger half of
Thanksgiving. If the face shines and
the voice has a CHEEKY ring, and little
acts of helpfulness and kindness are
as natural as breathing, u song of
praise is continually rising to the Fa-
ther in heaven. Words of gratitude
mean very little If the life and the lips
are not in accord.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-11-19

LOST Pocket book, containing
money and checks, at the Hanna
Sale, Wednesday November 10, Fin
der notify Stuart Petit, Fondis, and
receive reward.