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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21


( without preiat dee 10 AS intcn-
ton to later assess the upper yeinl
The board gave the delegation enc
assurance hat the sewichley ysEn
would not be assessed this year.
due largely to the inability OF the
board to get n complete schedule
of depth, outcrops, etc, In timesto
assess It for the present year.
It was stated however, by Pre.ii.
dent Tenant OF the board, that Che
assessor will likely get TO work
early In January next year to "a
pare a proper schedule Of assess
ments for the upper vein, to5Be
fixed for next year.
There is not sufficient time left
in which to handle the matter,,'s
said Assessor White last night 81,
discussing the decision to postpone
action. "The board only has about
one more week to complete its
work and there is already more
than can be accomplished in that
brief time without considering the
sewickley coal propositions
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

At Hospltal-John Medley of
Hoult was admitted to Cook hos
pital today where he. will undergo
a minor operation. s. W. Harden
OF Catawba was admitted to Fair
mont hospital today for surgical
treatment.
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azure. laastnluins S7: minimum, So;
precipitation ZOE.
River 10 2 feet, rising.

Fine Nisht for sleep-Lasl night
was one o. the COOLEST nishts OF tbs
yeaf ana n1nnys persons Vino have
been unable to get their required
amount otsleepS because Of the In
tense heat were today expressing
their gratitude to the weather man
for his over night treat. The mer-
curry hung around the 20 mark most
OF the night with the minimum Of
sc being reached at an early hour
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

Cut out no picture On aa Iom
hides. Then carefully told dotted
lino ! its entire length. Then
dotted line 9, and so on. Fold each
section underneath accurately.
When completed turn over and
gou'il find 4 surprising result. SAGE
the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

In Austria the public execution.
er wears new pair OF Waite gloves
at each execution.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

Marriage Llcenses-Marriage Ii.
censes have been issued by Coun.
ty Clerk Lee N. Satterfield to the
following: w. T. Cannon, So, and
oretha Hazel Martin, II, both OF
Pennington. w. o. Martin, father
Of the girl, was present and gave
his consent; William Prentice, col
ored "a, and Lola Kennedy, colored,
81, both OF Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

Mencnsalia Prisoners = Deputy
Sherin A B. Daniels, of Morgan.
town, arrived In Fairmont this
morning with five prisoners who
viii be boarders with SJailer FRAN;
Reed for 2 time on account OF the
overcrowded condition OF the Mo.
nongalia county jail. The addition
o. five new prisoners raises the
number 81 Jailer Reeds guests ID
~, the largest number registered
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

This Washington statue in Trafal
gar Square is the gift of the state
Of Virginia to the English nation.
In the foreground are Miss Judith
Brewer, who unveiled It and Earl
curzon who accepted 1t on behalf OF
the government. Others are mem
hers of the Virginia delegation.
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s. s. Meeting-The will be a
meeting d the presidents and sec
retaries Of the different districts Of
the Marion county Sunday school as
sociation atthe Y on Friday eve
ming at 7:15, An district presi-
dents and secretaries as well as
county officers are asked 10 tae,
present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21
7lDAYls!. KWIz

Reg. Pdg. 81 Pat. OF.
Answers % Yesterdays XVIII
/. Mr.. Hooyer's full name is Her
bert Clark Hoover.
2. The Star spangled Banner
was written IN 1914.
9. Fancltui ts q synonym for ca
PRECIOUS
4. washington Is the capitol of
the y. s!
s. Topsy Is d character from
Uncle Tom,s Cabin"
6. Boz was Charles Dickens pen
name
I. Ante belluni means "betore the
8. Coffee Il the seed of an ever.
green shrub native to Abyssinla ana
Arabia. u
me Hoiis the largest river in
TO- Diluted acetic acid is the
chemical name for vinegar.
New Questions
L. When and where was Wood
row wilson born2
2. what Is the height Of the
Great Pyramid OF Egypt?
8. Waoiwas the first mayor Of the
city Of New York?
4 How long Il, the Ohio river?
;. What Is the area Of Cuba?
8. What u the motto Of the state
of Tennessee. n
2. When did Washington make
his farewell address?
3. What Is d fan pas?
" What does the abbreyiation
10. When Wtll Easter Sunday oc.
SALVATION :If chou shah
confess Nth thy mouth the ord
Issas. and shah believe IN thine
heat tlat God hath raised hin,
from tie dead ihou shall BE-
saved. Romans 1875
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

Tor some lime. The five Tegistered
ii Jafnea Matthews. colored; IL. b.
Miller. Benny Costo. ". i. Mcleod
and g. u peitz!
Returns Home Daniel Reed
little son Of Mr. and Mrs Turnay
Reed Of Ross, w. Va! who was
operated on yesterday at Cook
hospital returned this morning to
the home Of his. aunt. Mrs. Pearl
Reed Wise on, Fifth street. Mrs.
Reed and children had been guests
here for several weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

Tho surface Of the Dead Sea is
l,400 ieet lowe: than the surface OF
the Mediterranean.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

The first locomotive ever run ID
kmerica made its trial trip in 1885
Taxicabs for small freight are
now being used in Paris.
New York state limits hunters to
one buck a season.
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BIG Meeting

Continued from page onel
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-21

largest scraper conveyor in the Fair
mont region.
Daily Shipments
Daily shipments off the Monon-
gah division, B. & o. R.. r. on
Wednesday were as follows: Curtis
Bay. 6 cars; lakes, 50 cars. There
were 494 cars Of coal loaded east
and 101 loaded west. No coke was
loaded
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LATE WANT ADS

FURNISHED FRONT room for
rent $50 Ogden Ave. 7.2l.3t-365A
FOR RENT-Ni Nicely furnished room
for gentleman All iconveniences.
Ii0S Chamberlain Ave. 7.21.3t366A
III -.- .=..s..
. pRNISHEIo FRONT room. Phone
.g6.l.. 7.21.8tse7A
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To Open Stores-Additional gro
Gerry stores will be opened by the
Atlantic and Pacific Tea company
in Fairmont. About July rs a new
store will be opened at los Maple
avenue, which was formerly the
Binns grocery. Another ono will
be opened at 103 Fairmont avenue
at the site now occupied by DR..
Lee B. Boyers, which will be oc-
cupied about August / There is
possibility OF two more stores be-
ing opened in other sections OF the
city. With four new stores the A.
& p. will have six, including the
one in operation on Fairmont ave-
nue. and another on the East Side,
Candy Men observation-disclosures
jobbers from Morgantown, Fair
mont, Clarksburg. Petersburg
and Wheeling met at the commerce.
body rooms last night to discuss
preliminary plans for forming an
association in the state. No defin-
lite action was taken last night, but
another meeting will be held in
the near future.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
JOSEPH CASTLEBERG
KILLED BY ELEVATOR

News OF the death early today OF
Joseph castleberg. head Of the
Jewelry Company. caused
the closing for an indefinite period
of the local branch OF the company
store at Fifth and Market streets.
Aaron Leavitt, manager OF the
Wilmington store, received a tele-
gram at 11.s0 o'clock this morning,
announcing that Mr. Castleberg had
been hurt in an elevator accident in
his Baltimore apartment last night
and that he had died this morning.
After hanging a crepe on the door
and closing the store Mr.. Leavitt left
Immediately for Baltimore where he
will stay until after the funeral OF
Mr.. Castleberg. Nine other stores
of the concern in cities in this sec
ton of the country have also been
closed. and will remain closed un-
III further notice.
Mr.. Castleberg was 60 years old
and was a frequent visitor to VIII
mington. He Is survived by his
wife. two sons and a daughter.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
FIRE RUNNERS
THREATEN To
QUIT SERVICE
Fear Gripping of Depart
ment If Young Men Re-
fuse to Serve
VETERANS COMPRISE
CITY COMPANIES

II was said on good authority to-
day that the younger and active men
Of the volunteer fire companies are
planning 10 withdraw entirely from
service. Such action would virtually
amount 10 wiping out the volunteer
organizations as active fame-hghters
and leave the city in serious danger
OF a confiagration.
For years past the veteran mem
bers OF the volunteer companies have
declined to add TO their membership
rolls, realizing that the day was
drawing near when their property
would either be takeA over by the
city for a paid service or would be
sold off. In either event the pro-
ceeds would be divided among the
Surviving members. Addition OF
members. therefore. would reduce
the amount receied by each individ-
ual member.
In palce OF taking in members,
however, the companies have been
admitting what commonly are
known as unners''-younger mon
who like 20 fight fires for sheer en-
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
FEAR 30 AREL0ST
WITH CANADIAN SHIP

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 80
Omitted Press) - Fear that the
steamer Canadian Importer owned
by the Canadian Government has
gone 20 the oceans bottom. some
where 400 miles west OF the North
west California coast was expressed
in marine circles here today.
There was conjecture as to
whether the 80 men aboard her may
have gone down with the ship or
escaped in small boats.
Vessels searching the vicinity have
found only drift and small bits OF
wreckage to mark where the ship
was last seen.
The vessel became disabled at sea
about August IL and a week later
was reported sinking. Since then
rT6thing has been heard OF her.
Nine men and two officers in a
small boat were known TO have left
the steamer 10 row TO land in search
OF aid. II their little craft weather
the seas II cannot reach land before
about September 5. shipping men es-
innate.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
j. CONTROL
Of RAILROADS
IS HOPED FOR
AFTERSTRIKE
Machinists' Chief Admits
This is Desire of 2,000,-
900 Organized Work
ers Now Voting
SAY PUBLIC WOULD
WITHHOLD SYMPATHY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 80 Omitted
Press) Government operation Of
the nations railroads is the aim OF
1000. 900 organized rail workers
Secretary Dawson OF the Interna-
tional Association OF Machinists
frankly declared here today in an
analysis OF the railroad situation
made for the United Press. The
transportation law gives the govern
ment authority to take the railroads
in case OF a strike or other emer-
gency. according to Dawson.
"All railroad workers OF the coun-
try now are taking a strike vote. "
he said
THE private managers OF the
roads on their side are trying 70
force a strike with the hope OF MAX
ing the government guarantee It's
securities. Its going to be a fight 10
the finish.
THE union men want the roads
under Government operation to end
economic depression and unemploy-
ment. II might as well come now a.
later"
Government officials today elaine
not to be anxious over the possibil
ity Of a railroad strike. The raj
unions have taken strike votes be
fore walk-outs. they pointed out
! Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
COURTS Wards
in GOOD HOMES
Probation Officer Green
Visits l25 Placed-Out
Children
TRANSFERS THREE;
FIVE RUN AWAY

Children placed out by the Juve-
nile Court are. In practically all
cases. contented in their new sur
roundings so long as their parents
do not interfere. is the opinion OF T..
Paul Green. chief probation officer
Of the Juvenile Court, who has VS.
tied the children during the past
month.
on his tour OF homes in which
children have been placed Mr.. Green
visited 125 OF the courts wards.
covering ], 1,264 miles. He completed
his visits and returned homo here
yesterday.
Mr.. Green transferred three chill
dren whose conduct has not inn
proved. TO other homes where they
will live under greater restrictions
Five OF his wards had run away
and only two Of them recaptured
Mr.. Green found. Il will be a mat
ter OF only a short time before th'
other three arc retaken, it is be-
lieved.
Conditions under which th'
placed-out children. ranging in age
from - to 16 years, are living are
good. the officer says. Efforts are
made TO keep the whereabouts o.
the children unknown to the par
ents because OF the latters' natura
tendency to want to see them ant
then arouse a desire in the children
TO want to return home.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
FIRE DEPT. RELIC
ON WAY TO TODD

The old horse drawn steam fire
engine. the gift Of the Reliance
Company. to William II. Todd. presi-
dent OF the Todd Shipbuilding Cor
poration. OF Brooklyn a native Of
Wilmington and a member OF the
Reliance Fire Company, was taken
TO the Pennsylvania freight yards,
today for shipment to Brooklyn.
The engine was presented to Mr..
Todd last week when he was IN
this city attending the farewell party
given by the volunteer firemen at
Grubb's Landing The old engine,
which has seen much service, was
towed to the freight yards at Fifth
and Church streets. by a number
Of men and boys and loaded. 1t
will leave Wilmington. tonight and
will probably arrive in Brooklyn to-
morrow or Thursday The steamer
will be housed with the old horse
drawn hose carriage OF the Brook
lyn Fire Company, which was pre-
sented to Mr.. Todd several years
ago.
Prior to II being taken TO the
freight yards this morning, members
o. the Reliance Company had thcir
photographs taken with the engine
outside the firehouse. Fourth anc
Lombard streets.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
z MORE KILLED
IN ireland WAR
Fierce Fighting Again
Breaks Out in Belfast
Streets
SINN FEIN NOTE
FOR PREMIER TODAY

DUBLIN. Aug. 30. CUnited Press)
At late meeting OF the Sim Fein
inner ring. II was decided that the
reply TO Lloyd Georges latest note
should be delivered today. II was to
be brief. intimating that the Sim
Fein cabinet had been empowered
by DAN Eireann TO participate in
further conferences.
BELFAST. Aug. 30 Omitted Press)
Fierce fighting broke out early to-
day. in which police were forced TO
pour volieys into opposing mobs of
Sim Feiners and Loyalists In an ef-
fort to queli a renewal OF yester-
days warfare.
Fourteen casualties were reported
up until noon, two more persons
being killed. making four that have
died in the lighting OF the past "a
hours.
The rioting continued despite ef-
forts OF forces OF the crown. who
used armored cars.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
Council and Com
panies Agree to Tenn
porary Contracts
Pending Final Out
come of Injunction
Proceedings Nol0 In
Court
BRAND WOULD GO
ON WTTHNEWPLAN

The Volunteer Fire Department
IS no longer in position 10 render
efficient service. Now's the time 20
establish a paid department--when
you've got men trained and a train
ed crew of officers. The only thing
you lack is backbonei"
Such was the singing indictment
or City Council delivered last night
from the floor OF its own chamber
and in the very teeth OF lis members
by Frank l.. Brand. president Of the
Fame Fire Company.
There was a dead silence for a
minute Not a member OF Council
nor any of the other volunteer fire
heads who were present challenged
the charge. Then came a burst Of
applause from spectators. who filled
virtually every seat in space re-
served.
IL was a paradoxical situation.
Whereas for years City Council has
been strenuously working for a paid
department and volunteer COM
panies have been working against IL,
last night the volunteers we're eager
10 have the paid service instituted
Immediately and Council was op-
posed.
The City Fathers met In special,
or recessed session. as a result OF
the preliminary Injunction granted
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
PENNINGTON PAYS
OVER S49,549
This amount Paid Into
Court in Lewes Fisheries
Company Case
OTHER DEFENDANTS
HAVE APPEALED
Special 10 The Evening journal.

Special 10 The Evening journal.
DOVER. Aug. 30. - Robert Pen
ington. Of Wilmington. through his
counsel, George n. Davis yesterday
paid into the Court Of Chancery by
check s4s.549.s6 for the Lewes
Fisheries Company. this being the
amount that Mr.. Pennington. under a
decree handed down by then Chan
cellor Charles NJ. Curtis last spring
was ordered 70 pay TO the company
Joseph L. Cahall. receiver for the
fisheries company, under instructions
OF his counsel, Henry Ridgely. had
previously refused to accept the
check for specified reasons. II was
accepted by Chancellor Woicott yes
terday without prejudice 20 the COM
plainants
Mr.. Pennington. William G. Lofand
and other directors Of the Lewcs
Fisheries Company were defendants
in an action brought by Mr.. Cahail
as receiver. Mr.. Pennington had pur-
chased some boats and also the plant
Of the company at Lcwes. the boats
afterward being resold TO other par
ties and the plant operated for a
short time under Mr.. Penington's
ownership.
In the case OF the directors. for
mer Chancellor Curtis. after a long
hearing and the taking OF a great
deal OF testimony. issued a decree or
dering them 10 return certain monies
which II was alleged they had
wrongfully secured.
Mr.. Pennington had contended that
his was a business transaction with
the company. but the Chancellor de.
cided that the transaction was A.
legal and ordered him to return 4
the receiver Of the company a larg'
sum Of money. proceeds OF the trans
actions, which was done yesterday b.
certified check. Mr.. Lofiand acte,
as agent for Mr.. Pennington in som,
of the transactions. and one decree
OF the court ordered him and Mr.
/ Pennington to pay back a certaii
amount OF money. The proceeding
CONTINUED on page 14)
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
some CUT in
BUILDINGCOSTS
Even Greater Reductions
Necessary, Construction
Conference Says
NEED MONEY TO
FINANCE PROJECTS

work OF stimulating building
trades in Wilmington is TO 20 for
ward in more specific degree as
result OF the meeting. last night. OF
the General Building and Construc-
ton Conference.
A. ID. Warner. Jr.. chairman OF
the Conference was empowered 10
name committees TO carry out the
following recommendations sof the
Special Committee on Readjustment.
which presented a report showing
the local building situation as II ex-
lists today:
1. Bring all proper influence to
bear to secure the financing OF
building operations by the financial
institutions along the lines so sue
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
THIEVES DISTURB
LENAPE CAMPERS

Cabin thieves who have been op-
Grating at intervals during the camp
ing season along the Brandywine at
Lenape Park several nights ago
tried to enter the cabin occupied by
two young men from Marshallton.
The young men we're awakened by
some one trying TO raise a window.
They supposed at first that It was
some members Of their party who
had been away for the day and were
expected TO return that night
When they discovered It was not
their friends the midnight providers
had made their escape.
Persons having cottages at Lenape
are frequently troubled by vandals.
but they usually do their work in
the winter time when the cottages
are unoccupied.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
Oppose
'Peep Gallery

WASHINGTON. August 30
Omitted Press) Fiction may
be robbed OF one OF its most
picturesque props"
The National Federation OF
Postonice Clerks today asked
Postmaster-General Hays TO do
away with the secret overhead
outlook galleries in postofhces
throughout the country.
The presence OF these gall
leries Indicates that postal en-
ployes. all are potential thieves"
the organization wrote Hayes.
This and other matters will
be discussed at the organiza-
tons annual convention in
Minneapolis. September S. Of
ficers believe Hayes will follow
their suggestion.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
i. S. ON TRAIL
OF NJ KLUXERS
Clinin to Ask Indictments
If Lawlessness is
Disclosed
SAYS HE'LL BLOW
THE LID OFF

sHTcAGo. Aug. 80 Omitted Press)
Federal investigation OF activities
Of the Ku Klux Khan was started
today by John v. ciInin. acting
United States District Attorney.
clinin's action started following
receipt OF numerous complaints
against organisation OF the new
invisible empire" he said.
The INVESTIGATION. Clinin an
nounced. would be based on these
claims:
That the Ku Kiux Klan is an alb
solute monarchy opposed TO public
policy
That Il charged $3.50 for regaiia
that costs about 50. and acceptance
OF this money places the organixa-
ton in the class OF a corporation
operating for profit.
That numerous lawless acts have
been ascribed to persons acting in
the guise of the Ku Klux Klan. al
though leaders OF the Klan repudi-
ated the acts.
Colonel Joseph Simmons. head and
organizer OF the Kian. win be called.
Clinin said. II the inquiry 1ustihes a
complete investigation.
Il don't wish TO cast any refec-
tion upon the organization or it's
leadership" Ciinin said Il don't
know whether there has been any
, iliegality but I have numerous COM
plants to that effect
III find anything wrong I -ill
blow the lid of. will lay the
whole thing before grand jury and
ask indictments"
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
HOLD MILLER AS
SLAYER OF DAVIS

An inquest was held last night by
Coroner Bullock in the case OF Lee
Davis. whose death occurred in Dell
aware Hospital on August %.
According TO the evidence given.
Davis. who had formerly lived at
Claymont but moved 10 Naaman's
road. returned TO claymont TO get
some clothing he had left AS he
was going into the house he was
called by Joseph Miller. who accused
Davis OF running after his. Miner's
wife. and shot him. on August 81.
The injured man was rushed to the
Delaware Hospital. where he died
the following day.
The jury returned a verdict that
Davis death was due to a gunshot
wound and that Joseph Miller had
fired the fatal shot.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Magistrate Gluckman has issued
the following marriage lncenses:
Thomas De Ritis. Philadelphia.
to Josephine France. COS Vandever
svanuc.
John J. Faraghcr. 1919 oak
street. to Mary L. Anderson 1919
Lancaster avenue.
Thomas w. Apostolic. sos South
Van Buren, street. TO MasEarc- 4.
Z,rnney. s2s Chestnut, street.
Antonio saminno. 1898 West Sow
snth street. cec,lis. MarrS, 1916 Yves;
Seventh street
Nsglstrate Bramaa has ISSUED a
marriage lcense fo- Russei Tar
button, sl2 East rhisG street. and
Dcuiah Parrot. Of the same ad-
dress.
Evening journal., 1921-08-30
COKE NAMED
PRINCIPALOF
HIGH SCHOOL
Head of English Depart
ment Chosen as Prof.
Berlin's Successor
NEW OFFICIAL Is
VETERAN OF WAR

Charles Coke. head OF the Eng
lish department at the Wilmington
High School. has been appointed
principal by Superintendent OF Pub
lie Schools David a. Ward. accord
ing to announcement made by the
latter today. A recent resolution
adopted by the Board OF Public Edu-
cation vested authority for the em-
ploying OF school workers In the
new superintendent
Mr.. Coke succeeds Professor A. II.
Berlin. as principal. who died after
being head Of the high school for a
number Of years James a. Barkiey,
who was acting principal. was elect
ed TO the Office OF principal by the
Continued on Page Fourteen),