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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
ITALIAN ARMY ATTACKING FIuMe.

After trifling with the poel Ga
briele d'AnnunZio leader of the in
surgents at FiuIne, the Italian Army
under Gen. Cavligia is now be-
sieging the city in order to capture
d'Annunzio's forces and bring him
to terms. Firing on Fiume by the
Italian blocading forces was sus-
pended on the 2Sth. according to
advice received at Rome.
The suspension was requested by
the director of national defense at
Fiume and the Mayor Of the city.
who met General Fcrrario, COM
mander of the blockading force, TO
discuss the possibilities of ending
hostilities.
News confirming reports that
Gabrielle d'AnnunZio, The Italian in
surgent leader at Fiumc, had been
wounded in the recent fighting be-
tween his lcgionaires and General
Caviglia's regular troops, was re-
ceived at Trieste ON the 28th. Later
adivce said that d'Annunzio was
struck in the head by a piece of
shell while conversing in the palace
but that thc wound was slight. He
will no doubt be forced TO Yield
and then we may expect peace be-
tween Italy aud Jugo-Slavia.
Later: d'AnnunZio has flown
from the city on an airplanc and
the war is over.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
POPULATION OF U. S,

The population of. the United
States on January I, this year, as
enumerated in the Fourteenth Cen
sus, was 105, ,708,771, as announced
by the Census Bureau for ccrtifica-
ton to Congress as the basis for re-
apportionmcnt Of members Of the
House Of Representatives from the
various States.
The population Of the United
States with outlying possessions is
11I857,50O, the outlying posses
sions totaling 12,148,738. These
possessions are:
Alaska, 5LS99; American Samoa,
8,05G; Guam 1925; Hawaii 255,-
912; Panama Canal Zone 22,858;
Porto Rico 1,299,SO9; military and
naval service abroad 1928;
Philippine Islands 10,350,640; Vir-
gin Islands Of the United States,
2G.051.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
MOONSHINE TRAFFIC IN KENTUCKY.

Governor Morrow, Of Kentucky,
addressing a joint session of the
Kentucky Judges Association and
the Kentucky Commonwealth Al
torncys' Association at Louisville
OH the 2Sth, declared that the illicit
manufacture and sale of whiskey
in Kentucky is more widespread
than ever before. 1t has reached
a point, he declared, where it sup
preSsion presents one Of lhr most
serious problems confronting the
State.
Promising no immunity for
liquor violatorS, he asked The ener-
getic cooperation Of his auditors
in Surprcssing the traffic, adding
that one Of its most alarming fea-
lures was the spread Of intcmpcr-
ancc among youths Of lhc State.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
NEW YORK CRIME WAVE.

A flying squadron Of fifty exper-
fenced detectives was sent out OIL
the 18th by Police Commissioner
Richard E. Enright, TO aid in com-
batting the crime wave, which has
called forth expressions of alarm
from judges, city officials and num-
erous civic and business organiza-
tions.
The detectives, equipped with
automobiles and guns, were order
ed to tour the city, in day and night
relays, on The lookout for gang
Stcrs. They also were instructed
to aid in tracing slender clues in
efforts 10 solve recent mysterious
crimes.
In New jersey they are discuss
ing the enactment Of law subject
ing parties found guilty of such
hold-ups and robberies as have re-
Gently disgraced the big cities of
New York and New JcrSey<tO con-
fincmcnt in The penitenfary for
life
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
BIG DAM PROPOSED.

The corps of United States En-
gincers employed for some time in
making a survey of Cacapon River
from Edc's Fort up the river for
the purpose of establishing the
feasibility Of building a huge dam,
have about completed the work.
The dam is for the purpose of a
large reservoir to supply water for
the City Of Washington and slack
water will extend from Edc's Fort
to Capon Bridge in hampshire
county, a distance of some sixty
miles. 1t is said the dam will be
about 15O feet high at Edc's Fort,
and the slack waller will take in
thousands of acres of land along
the river. We understand if it is
decided to build the dam much
land will be bought privately and
if figures cannot be agreed on for
what will be needed condemnation
proceedings will be instituted.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31

STATE TAX COMMISSIONERS REPORT.

State Tax Commissioner Halla-
nan on Dec. nth made his 9th an
,ual report. 1t is addressed TO Gov
,.rnor Cornwell. The high spots
!, the State Tax Commissioners re-
port are:
The cost of government has in
creased in West Virginia to per
capital of $500 for the fiscal year
1920, as compared With $4.5l for
1919, and S3.07 for 1918.
Shows annual deficit in State
fund mt end of last fiscal year of
Sl51,459.36 while estimated deficit
IN June, 80. 1921, will exceed ST.
noe, 900! This deficit due to litiga-
lion preventing collection of oil and
sas tax. Shows probably sufficient
accrual in oil and gas tax from two
wears past to make up deficit if de-
cision of Supreme Court of Appeals
in tax cases is sustained.
With all disbursements from the
Slate Treasury, more than Al per
cent goes for educ catiOnal purposes.
Next highest amount is 17.4O per
cent which goes for maintenance of
hospitals, including the eleemosy-
nary institutions. Shows that cost
Of the "neceSsaries of life" used by
The State has shown a large increase
States coal bill increased from S13-
900 in 1916, to $41.O00 in the last
fiscal year, while gas bill was $780,
200 in 1920, as compared with
$50, 900 in 1916.
Estimates that disbursements from
State Treasury for this year will
reach S4,954, 1922.
Recommends that a surplus
should be maintained in Virginia
debt fund at all times to permit the
boahrd of public works to antici-
pate required purchase Of Virginia
debt bonds. Levy for retirement
Of bonds now 10 cents per year will
moi exceed 8 cents next year.
Rccommcnds that Legislature
make an annual emergency appro-
priation to take care of emergencies
growing out of changing conditions
which cannot be anticipated for a
period Of two years. Urges passage
of law making it unlawful for State
officers 10 incur any liability which
cannot be paid out OF current year
appropriation, or funds granted
from an emergency appropriation.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
NEW AUTO TAGS.

With The approach Of The new
year, 1921 automobile license tag;
arc beginning TO appear. The new
Tags arc very similar to the 1920,
with the exception Of the color and
The "W. Va monogram. The fig
urcS arc white and stand out Oh
the background Of blue, just the re-
verse Of the 1920 tags.
The State monogram is very in
distinct. The wv" is large and
stands out conspiciOusly, while The
"V' and "a' are made smaller and
place in The rear, through pcrspcc-
tive. The whole is in circle Of
Mhitc.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
WINNERS IN JUDGING CONTEST.

Competing againt all Of the lead
Universities in the West and many
that are prominent in the East,
West Virginia University's stock
Judging team took fifteenth place in
the recent stock Judging contest in
Chicago, November 9th. West Vir-
ginia took first place in Judging
sheep. and Hereford cattle.
W. Fl. McClung. of Grccnbricr
county. and Warren Clifford, both
students in the Agricultural Col
legc, carried Off the individual
honors for West Virginia. Mr.. Nc
Chung took first place in the United
States in Judging sheep, while Mr..
Clifford took fourth place in hog
judging, competing against 1O5 9TH
cr students.
The stock Judging contest began
at 80 in the morning. Each team
had to Judge three rings Of stock.
\ ring consisted Of four horses.
four sheep, four cattle and four
swine. Eighteen minutes was given
each team to judge any four ami
mails. No talking was allowed
during the contest. but each con-
testant was allowed to take notes.
Forty-eight animals were Judged by
each team, and this required over
an hours work. The contest lasted
until 0:3O that evening.
After the animals had been judg-
ed and classified each member of
every team was required to appear
before committee of examiners
and two minutes give his reasons
for rating the animals as they had
been placed. They were graded
fifty per cent on their classification
the remaining fifty per cent apply
to their reasons for such classiii-
cation.
The contest was won by Purdue
University. Although il was West
Virginia's first attempt at stock
Judging. the team won out over
such schools as Kentucky. New
Mexico and Wisconsin. The high
est individual score was made bv
the University of Nebraska.
twenty-five Universities were
represented in the contest from the
United States, and three from
Canada.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
DEATH OF CAPT. PERKINS,

Fred a. Perkins, one of HintOn's
best known railroad men, died in
hospital at Hinton, at about 7 a.
m, Friday, December "a, 1920. For
the past few years Mr.. Perkins had
suffered from high blood pressure
which brought on complications
that closed his earthly career at the
age of 80 years. He came TO Hinton
in The pioneer days Of the place,
and had been in the service of the
e.. 4 q. R'y Co., for about 36 years.
He was born near Louisa Court
House, Va, and is survived by one
sister, Miss Eliza Perkins, and one
brother, George Perkins.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
PROF. A. J. IHoMPsoN'S HOUSE ROBBED,

From the Hampshire Review of
last week published at Romney we
clip this item:
"Myrl Thompson, son OF 4. j..
thompson. was found yesterday in
room at his home here with his
hands tied with electric wire TO Il
table leg. and handkerchief over
his face. The house had been ran
sacked and some money taken.
Myrl stated that as he went TO a
bookcase a man grabbed him from
behind and tied him, then proceed
cd to search the house for money.
Mrs. Thompson was in the back
yard making apple buffer so could
not hear the disturbance. The oc-
cnrrencc took place about 3 o'clock
III the afternoon.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
TO BUILD PUBLIC ROADS FOR MOTOR
TRUCKS.

The operation Of motor trucks.
especially those Of a heavy type.
over the semi-inproved roads of
the State is matter receiving the
attention Of officials of the Stac High
way Department.
The motor truck has been and
undoubtedly in one of the greatest
factors in the development of I'M
proved roads in this country. Tn
der the 'Ship-by-Truck" movement,
more business establishments and
farmers are using this means of
qulck and rapid transportation
than ever before. The truck, there
Tore is playing Il very definite part
III the development of the State and
this is particularly true in those
sections without railway transport
tatlon facilities. Wherever trucks
are used extensively as a means of
transportation. the demand for i'm
proved roads is insistent, therefore
as booster for better highways.
the truck and automobile undoubt-
edly take first rank.
AT the same time, however, trucks
probably more than any other single
agency do greater damage to good
roads, and succeed in making bad
roads worse than any other vehicle
and 1t is this fact, which at the pres
ent time, is giving serious concern
to the Highway Department., for it
must be constantly kept in mind
that with the advent Of the truck
entirely new traffic conditions were
created, which the State and County
road authorities were called on TO
meet.
A few years ago, the truck and
LIS use on State and County high
ways; was an unknown factor and
the highway authorities of County
and State were called on to con-
struct for steel tire traffic only,
when the ordinary watcrbound
macadam was considered for rural
purposes the highest type of con-
struction necessary. Prior TO the
advent of the truck as a factor in
highway transportation, the coun-
ties. with the cooperation of the
State, constructed many miles of
macadam, gravel. soil and sandclay
roads, and it has only been within
the past few years that the State
or the counties have made changes
in the type of construction 10 meet
the new conditions, brought about
by truck traffic.
The idea of the commissioner is
that roads should be constructed
which will allow the loadinu nf
from 700 to 800 pounds per inch
in width of tire, with maximum
load of $4,000 pounds, but the Com
further wishes to impress
ON the manufacturers of trucks and
on prospective purchasers of trucks
that roads of sandclay, soil and
eraVet will not stand up under
truck traffic, and that in many in
stances, unless trucks are very care
fuuyloaded the waterbound maca-
dam roads will go to pieces rapid
ly.--Lerington (Ya) Gazette.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
MAY COMMUNICATE WITH THE SPIRITS.

The newspapers tell us that Mr..
tdison's inventive genius is now
busy i'll the effort TO devise 81 ma
chinc by means Of which he will
DE able to communicate with the
spirits of the departed. There
seems 10 be no limit OH the aspir-
ations of Edison's daring genius.
IL he succeeds in projecting his voice
INTO the spirit world and inquiries
OF immortality will his machine
bring back the answer? The world
VIII hardly expect Mr.. Edison TO
solve this riddle of the centuries.
raltl, has the answer on which it
relies. But science has no faith
continues its search for the truth
'he truth shown demonstrated,
and accepted by human reason an
Fwering the great qucstion-Shs"
We live again?
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
SAD ACCIDENT AT PENCE SPRINGS,

A sad and tragic accident occur
ed near Pence Springs, Christmas
day when Lewis Walker, aged 16
years, was accidentally shot and
killed by another boy named Ram
sey. The boys were hunting on
Dempsey mountain. SO the report
comes, ANIL while Ramsey was load
ing his gun it in some manner went
Off, the wnolc charge striking young
Walker in the head, causing his in
slant death. Deceased was Il son
of Ollie w. Walker, Of near Pence
Springs, but who is engaged in the
meat business at Anderson. The
""'"ains were taken to Anderson for
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
PLEASED WITH THE LEAGUE,

VI. Fiviani Of the French delcga-
tion speaking just before the recent
session Of the League Assembly ad-
journcd. said: The League cannot
but congratulate itself on its action.
1t has cleared the ground before
1t OF many questions and can next
year in the shortest space Of time
accomplish its labors. II has prov
ed It's vitality by action"
Speaking of the Uniaed States, VI.
Nlvlani said that country showed
sympathy which made it evident
That closer union was possible.
\. W. Rowcll Of the Canadian
delegation, who has been promi
ncnt in the sessions of the Assembly
said:
The first assembly of the League
OF Nations has satisfied its friends
and disappointed its enemies. lis
most significant feature is the fact
that for five weeks representatives
from forty-one different nations
have found it possible to cooperate
on a great variety of matters and
international concerns and that as
the Assembly progressed it has de-
veloped in an increasing measure
corporate consciousness, sense
OF power and authority and the con
"ictlon that it serves a great pur-
pose. That guarantees its future.
IT'S greatest achievement was a
permanent court of international
justice This was in itself great
step, substituting reason for the
SwOrdt as means of settling inter-
national disputes.
In the space of five weeks the
Assembly has accomplished more
business than any parliament of any
one OF the nations represented in
the same space Of time.
THE League has become more
truly world organization by the
admission Of former enemy and
neutral States. The League will
live because humanity needs it,"
-Four new nations were made
members of the League of Nations
by the Assembly Dec. 10th. They
were Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Finland
and Luxembourg. France and Aus
SAAN SOtlIlR Wncn
the admission Of Bulgaria was be-
fore the Assembly for decision.
Austria was elected a member on
9TH. Rene Viviani, the head of the
French delegation, declared it had
no objection 10 Bulgaria as a men,
Der, but preferred not to vote in
view of the incompleteness of the
information given it regarding Bull
garia's fitness.
Thirty-five states voted affirma-
lively when the balloting took place
and Australia joined France in not
recording her vote.
The merits of the question as
each applicant knocking at the
doors of the League was presented
were very fully and frankly debat-
ed. These debate were of the Ut
most interest.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-12-31
DEATHS.

Eliza J. Woods died on December
10, 1920, near Green Sulphur
Springs, Summers county, at the
residence of her nephew. w. A.
Lusher. Aunt Eliza" was o. years,
five months and four days old. She
was born July II, 1926, at Green
Sulphur, near where she lived and
died. Deceased was born under
the administration of John Quincy
Ad;dms and was two years old when
jackson was elected TO the Prcsi-
dency and four years old when the
great Hayncs-Websicr debate took
place in the Senate.
George c. Craig, prominent
citizen of Augusta county, Virginia,
died of Bright's disease complical-
ed with other maladieS after an
illness Of several months, at mid
night on the 22d inst, aged G3 years.
He married Miss Anna Doyle. of
Kanawha county, /; cousin of Mrs.
wv. w. McClung, of the Hughart
community, of Greenbrier. When
young man Mr.. Craig attended
school at Frankford this county.
His wife, two daughters, Mrs J. NJ.
Kendell, of Chicago, and Miss Mar
garet Craig, at home, and son,
Danley Craig, of Petersburg, Va,
survive him. He was probably a
kinsman Of the late Mrs. Joseph
Feamster, of this vicinity, who be-
fore marriage was Miss Craig, Of
Craigsville, Va. We are told by one
: /, f1,nk =
of excellent character and high
standing.
'Chas. NJ. Amick, we'll known
merchant of Ravens Eye, Fayctte
county, died last Saturday morn
ing, Christmas Day, at Scwcll while
being taken to Charleston hospit-
al to be treated for injuries rcceiv-
ed the night before. AT 9:15 o.
clock. Friday night his horse
came home without its rider.
Search was instituted at once and
Mr.. Amick's PROSTATE body was
found lying in the road about one
hundred yards from his house.
Though unable to speak he was mol
dead but evidently badly injured.
His brother DR.. \. l.. Amick, OF
Charleston, was at once notified
and arrived the next morning ac-
companied by p. II. Kelly, of Mont
gomery, his brother-in-law, and
started at once with their injured
brother for Charleston, but had
gotten no farther than Sewell Sta
tion when Mr.. Amick died. His
body was brought back home for
interment. 1t seems clear that Mr..
Amick either fell from or was
thrown by the horse which was
not we'll broken receiving in the
fall injuries resulting in blood clot
on the brain. Mr.. Amick was twice
married. His first wife was the
widow Of the late Homer McClung,
OF this county, and a daughter of
the late Jas c. Shawver. After her
death he married Miss Annie Moore
daughter of Wash Moore, of Cliff
Top. who survives him,
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-01-16

tion worth noting. This mixture may
take pluce nfter the fruits are cooked.
but of course the results will be bet
ter IL both are cooked together when
fresh. Use one part OF the berries to
two parts OF rhubarb.
Save all juices from canned fruit.
II but tablespoonful in the jar:
mixed with two or three of some 9TH
cr flavor. one will have enough to
flavor pudding sauce. lemonade or
baked apples.
Put the last few spoonfuls OF horse
rndish left In the glass into the pickle
jar to keep the vinegar in good flavor.
Sprinkle dried bread crumbs over
string beans cooked for the table. then
add paprika and celery salt for sea-
soning.
When half an onion has been used.
turn the cut side down on small
plate. and II will keep fresh ior days.
A bunch of parsley II washed and
put into mason jar. sealed air-tight.
VIII keep fresh and crisp for -wo
weeks. Leave enough water clinging
to the lenves In keep them moist.
Apple juice and pulp combines well
with many fruits and berries. extend
Ing the delicate flavor Of choice fruit
and reducing the cost which might 9TH
erwise be prohbItive.
slice of pineapple will flavor n
large dish of mllder fruit; so Will
ounces and oranges combine with up
ples~for marmalade.
Apple juice with peach or cherry.
strawberry or other fruits which are
hard to thicken. makes very good Jelly
which would otherwise be sirupy.
Cranberry juice is another good fruit
extender: added to fresh strawberries
1t makes n beautiful and tasty pre-
serve. Strawberries, when canned.
often lose their color. hut wit cram
berries this is overcome.
Ounces cooked with cranberries
makes n fine mixture; use one-third
cranberries to two-thirds ounces. then
proceed as for any Jelly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-01-16

and n half long and wide. Cut the
kidneys through the center. Put the
kidneys into cold, slightly saited water
and allow this to come slowly TO the
boiling point AS soon as the boiling
point is reached, draw of the water.
add cold. salted water and holi again.
Then drain. rinse well and add the kid
neys to the steak.
In the meantime. roll the pieces of
steak In seasoned -four. aud brown
nicely in n frying pan. Cover with
water add pinch OF marjoram. sum
mer savory, and few grains of nut
meg. Simmer until the meht is tender.
Add any further seasoning needed.
Thicker the gravy with fiour and but
ter. Pour the meat into pie dish
with gravy enough TO cover and then
add the pastry top. Serve either hot
or cold.
Pastry for Meat Pies.-Cream to-
gether one and one-hnlf tablespoonfuls
each of lard and butter. Put this In
to one cupful of flour which has been
mixed with one-half teaspoonful of
salt and one teaspoonful of baking
DVN''ir 4Nhh tiibhF-h tNih hiiih w
make the particles stick together Roll
and cover to the edge Of the dish.
Lenve an opening for the steam to es-
cape. Serve from the dish after bnk-
ing golden brown.
Lemon Honey.-Cream one cupful Of
butter, add one-half cupful of sugar
and mix until well blended Beat In
two-thirds of cupful OF honey and
heat In n double boiler. beating until
well blended. Beat four egg yollSs un-
I'll thick, add the rind of n lemon. turn
Into the mixture and cook until thick.
Add the juice of fwo lemons and stir
until the mixture Is like thick cream.
This will keep II put into covered jelly
glasses. Is very nice for cake or sand
vich filling.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-01-16

must do more than that. The growing
child is building new flesh and bone.
For this reason the child should have
larger proportion of bodybuilding
foods tlinn adults. Milk Is the most
Important; eggs. butter and we'll
cooked cereals. with top milk. are very
important In the diet of the child.
We are told repeatedly by those
who have made study of the diet of
the child that no mother should buy a
pound of meat until she has purchased
quart of milk for each child in her
family.
Dishes made chiefly of milk. meat.
fish poultry and egg. with meat substi-
tufes. form the most important group
in the well-balanced ration Then
come cereals and bread: then fats, of
which the most important is butter. Do
not give children fried foods which are
hard to digest. Fruits and vegetables
are next; then simple sweets such as
dried fruits or pure cnndies. Candy
should always be given at the end of
the meal. never before.
Wheat taken from the grannry, well
washed. soaked over night. then cooked
In the same water until well cracked
and covered with gluten, is one of the
most desirable of foods for growing
chiIdreL- Serve 1t with top milk.