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The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
COLORADO RIVER
GREATEST WEALTH SOURCE

Untold wealth will he added %
the nation by the agricultural and
industrial development 81 the
States within the Colorado River
basin. through the utilization 81
the COLORADO River. according Co
Charles z. Cakes. electrical eng
neer, Federal Power Commission.
The machinery for beginning the
development Of this great power
source has been set in motion by
the Federal power act 81 1890.
Hydro power has heen
running 10 waste. Thousands "
acres of arid land which merely
needed water 10 increase their
value a hundred fold cannot he
developed because the flood waters
of this river were not controlled
In the spring. billions Of gallons
Of water from the river so 60
waste. Steps have been taken by
number OF agencies 10 harness
this stream. The Federal Power
Commission has already received
five applications for the develop
meat Of various power sites. one ~
the applications being for 5000. 0o'
horsepower. more than three times
as much as is now developed in
the State Of California.
The Reclamation Service has
under consideration the storage ~
enough water behind a reservoir
which II is proposed TO build at
Boulder Canyon TO irrirate nearly
a million acres Of land. The com
plete development of this river Will
furnish at least 100000 horse
power, which will represent an In
vestment in electrical equipment
for generation. transmission, and
distribution Of $4,000. OOO.OO The
Improvement OF the river and the
installation OF the machinery for
merely generating the electricity
will cost more than twice as much
as the cost Of building the Panama
Canal.
To absorb this Immense amount
of power a market must be estah-
lished 1t is predicted that the
Far West will see a great eXpan-
sion Of industry in the coming de
cade. as il is well-known that in
dustries follow the development o.
power. The great strides in Call
fornia are examples. The develop
ments in the. transmission OF cleo
trio power have been so rapid that
transmission distances OF 500 miles
are within the realms OF POSSIBLE
ity. and il is only necessary %
establi markets within this ares
in order that the power may be
utilized. Power from this stream
can be distributed over an area In
cluded in seven States. IL Is con-
fdently expected that the recent
advances in the electrical engineer
ing Industry will hasten the de-
velopment of the west.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
Rehabilitation of Veterans.

fOL- CHARLES R. FORBES, head OF the
~ war RISK and of the Veterans Bureau for
aiS@oieu service men, is to be congratulated on
opening the hrst center for rehabilitation The
Herald believes Col. Forbes has solved ,b;. -.
trying problem relating to the former servic. ,,o,
This tirst center will care for 100 men, using w,r.
time Y w. c. A. location of ample acreage and
:quipped for instruction in seven crafts as well
as in agriculture and poultry raising
This IS quite the right size for a demonstra-
aon' With that number of men to handle with
he smaller number of crafts, and with gardening.
poultry and maybe livestock the details of manage.
nent, organization. balancing of school work. hand
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
Thoughts on Great Subjects.

To the Editor, The Washington Herald:
VIII the finality of this disarm-
ament express the wishes of the
major portion of humanity?
Isn't the incumbent administra-
tion prompted by as great a de-
sire to thwart an identical object.
the league of nations. as IT is =,
perfect peace. on the theory that
mo good can come out Of Naza-
rcthc"
Will the wise men Of the Orient
and Occident, opponents of the de-
sires Of their dominant parties. by
diplomacy. a living lie. replenish
their purses. yet despoil the pam
tries of the poor-add Earlands to
their crowns OF glory. or return
with an assuring message to moth
ers that never again will they be
called upon 10 dedicate their chill
dren on the altar Of some poten-
tate's ambition?
Will governments ever approx
mate perfection under the rule OF
reign of party cormorants whose
every move is a matter Of party
eNpedience to remain in power and
III their purses?
How long. alas, how long will
America continue to be robbed be-
fore she realizes that there must
be a coalition of patriots OF all
parties. and our pure women hack
OF us, so we may become a balance
of power, infusinE into the plat
forms of both parties planks that
SAVIOR of patriotism:
Statistics inform us that not
more than per cent of voters
change in a year on political oil
religious questions--we cannot hope
| for new party under eight or ter
! years. yet when the public begins
to realize the justice of our planks
and how replete with patriotism
they will, like the ocean tides
! flock to our standard sad there will
follow reforms patriots have longed
| for. American sovereigns who
/ since the Revolution. have felt that
they are peers of potentates, will
brook no subterfuge OF the Orient
who. IL not in the past. are today
paying the penalty of indefensiblC
| diplomacy being infused into thi:
attempt at disarmament.
JNO. J. RHODES.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

born in Brooklyn
in 1864 and still
lives there.
In 1880 Z. S.
Jaffray & Co. had
a pro m sing
young clerk who
was learning the
Try goods bust
ness from the
floor up. using the
broom as his first
agency. Nj. Bed
ord was the mo-
i've power of the
broom. A relative
gave him a note
to one of the
Pratts and he got
a new job with
the Bergen Point
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
JAMES HEATING.

In 1890 there were only seven
ty-five postoffices in the United
States, and Georgetown was one OF
them; but It has been ascertained
that the once was in operation on
the 5th of January, 1776, under the
management of Benjamin Frank
lin, who was the first postmaster
and had an assistant here to man
age the ONCE.
The rate of postage at that time
was as follows: Single letters. six
ty miles or less, cents: 100 miles
and over. IL cents; 400 miles. IS
cents: 400 miles, 20 cents. COO miles,
IS cents
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

Communications viii not Be returned
unless specific request for such return
Is made and stamps enclosed
Letters should be typewrittsn vhen-
ever possible. Communications extremely
dihieplt to read will not b considered.
No Communication signed with fictitious
nam ss will be used.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
Pressure Put on Gov. Davis,

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Dec. DE
manding a showdown from Gov. Da-
Wis, The joint senate and house taxa
ton commission in session here to-
day decided to take no action until
the governor announces his position
In calling p special session Of the
legislature.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

A Washington lad recently arrested on
charge OF theft is alleged to have told the po-
lice that his act only a practical joke. 1t
may have been joke, but it certainly was not
practical.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
WHO'S WHO IN
THE DAYS NEWS

Alfred c. Bedford, chairman of
the board of directors of the STAN
dard OIL Co. is one OF the big lead
ers who did not go to Greater New
York from some where else He Wal
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Postal Service in 1880.

To the Editor. Tie Washington Herald:
Now that the holiday" season
is approaching and also that the
''Oficial" notice TO Mall Early
has gone forward, the enclosed
sketch will. in all probabilities. be
of interest to the Readers OF the
Open Court Column"
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

There IS a rumor that all American Am
oassadors wounded in the service will be re-
warded with the Congressional Medal of Honor
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

Eskimo dogs will be adopted as
household pets, if the present deuge of mo
heat" complaints from apartment lessees being
registered with the District Rent Commission
be used as criterion
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

Now that we have heard what all the other
nations think of the Chinese situation, wouldn't
1t De refreshing to hear what the Chinese think
about it?
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

Do you remember when-police and sundry
other Investigations resulted in a betterment of
the conditions under investigation?
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

The tax bill has given Congress terribl
lot, OF trouble, but that isn't the half of it.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

If all other means to reduce the navies of
the world fail, there is that is most effec-
tive: Admiral Dewey knew it.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

The old proverb of $3.50" has been mod
ernized to mean $4,000 for a wedding and $780,
600 more for divorce.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
eCheBcyuAd;
Notes
qndCommenf
SATURDAY. DECEMBER .. I,zI'

Philosophical Society Of wnshtus-
ton. nfty-frst annual meetfne
Cosmos Club Auditorium. tonight
Election OF officers and reports OF
officers and committees "For.
and Clouds" an illustrated paper
by DR.. w. J. Humphreys, OF The
United States Weather Bureau.
Society for Philosophical Ino.t,,
Public Library. this afternoon.
1880 o'clock. Discussion Of Ed
ward s. Steele's paper on "IntuI-
ton as Basis OF Philosophy. lead
by Prof. Edward r. Richardsop
washington Radio Club. A. A. y.
Hall. 1917 New York avenue. to-
night. o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

It's wise share of stock. these days, that
knows its own par.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
Will the finality of this disarm-
ament express the wishes Of the
major portion of humanity?
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

Will governments ever approx
mate perfection under the rule or
reign of party cormorants whose
every move is a matter of party
eNpedienCe to remain in power and
I'll their purses?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-02

Cal Fox were business visitors in
Fairlnont on Tuesday OF this
week.
A number OF students from here
attended the pie social given in
the Hoodville school on last even
ing. Miss Willard Sleeth is a
popular teacher in this school.
Mrs. Florence Blaker OF Way
nesburg, Pa, arrived in Fairvtew
a few days ago and is being Ell.
tertained at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. H. C.. Cummings in Main
street.
Harry McElroy has been out OF
school the past few days on &C
count Of illness.
Miss Eva Skinner was a recent
visitor with friends in Mounds
Vile, ". Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Taught were
shopping visitors in Fairmont on
Wednesday OF this week.
Mrs. Eli Burgess and children
of Connellsville, Pa" were the
guests Of relatives here for a few
days recently.
Miss Gladly Perkins who is a
college student at BarboursTdlle,
W. Va, is spending several days
as a guest in the home of Mrs. D..
H. McBee.
Mrs. Kate McChesncy and Mrs.
Dell MnChesney we're lin Fair
mont Tues day to witness the Elk.
pansion week attractions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Gaffner. Of
BellaIre are spending a few days
with friends here and will also
visit at Morgantown before return
ing home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stilllngs
were Fairmont visitors yesterday.
DR.. c. NJ. Clelland has been
quite III at his home in Washing
ton street the past few days.
Miss Nettie Wamsley was shop
ping in Fairmont Tuesday Of this
Mrs. Anna Smith has gone to
StubenvtlIe. Ohio, where she will
be the guest OF relatives for a visit
Of several days.
Miss Vivian Flowers Is home
from Pittsburgh where she was
the guest of Mrs. Thomas Brook.
over for a few days.
r. L. Lambert OF Clarksburg
has returned home after spending
several days with Fairview
friends.
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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
EXTRA CARS FOR
BARRACkVILLE.

BARRACKvILLE, Dec. 2.-TEdi-
tor The West Virginian.l-Barrack-
vile residents are pleased to make
announcement that through the
iamicable offices Of Mr. E. Il. Win
ters, OF the State Public Service
commission, an agreement has been
reached between the Mononsahe'a
Power and Railway company and
themselves in the long.drawn.out
issue of car congestion.
The Traction company consents
to operate regularly every day ex'
cept Sunday an extra $500 p. m. anil
an extra $500 p. m. car to Maple
Point, also an extra $500 p. m. car
when traffic at that trip justities
such operation.
While this concession is less than
objective Of a period half hour
car schedule, it is a gain in service
Of 100 per cent, for BarrackVille
surrenders nothing in the matter OF
service already established. nor
does she relinquish her right to ask
further concessions later whenever
they become vital to her growth
and welfare.
Barrackville residents have been
a unit in their determined fight 70.
improved service. And now since
extra evening service to Maple
Point has been Installed. to be fair
! and consistent, they owe a moral
obligation to the Traction company
to use the 400 p. nj. and the $500
ip. m. Maple Point cars exclusively.
We are confident thaS they will joy.
full Incorporate in this important
matter and not crowd into the front
car. The Maple Point car at 1900
IN. m. and at $500 p. m. will invarta,
bly, 20 out every week day. and
there will be plenty OF seats for
everybody and room for shopping
purchases.
In closing we desire to thank both
tho local newspapers for the con
tlnued, unstinted use OF their col.
umns as a tribunal for presenting
to the public Bayrackville's side Of
the question, and we also desire to
thank them for their eminently neu'
trial attitude throughout the whole
controversy.
THE BARRACKVILLE
RESIDENTS.
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SUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY

w z wonder wh9 f5.s began his i. hing s5s s dsssta e
evils and their remedies. One after the other IN
solemn procession, these meditative time allotments file
by and receive in tum their due and solemn considera-
ton from pulpit. press and public.
Each subject presented is beyond question a
burning one. and each most worthy Of attention, but
there should be some means of keeping tab on results,
and noting what good is produced by public con-
~centraton on one reform after another, During these
required days Of mental stress. the public graveLy turns
the paramount issue over in its mind and says firmly
This thing needs attention, and resolves that It will
use better English, or that it will look after its cancer
Tendencies more closely, it will wrap up its packages
with a neamess and tautness that will over JOY it:
expresman. and that it positively must find some way
to reduce the nations iLiteracy; the last resolution
however. will not be attained until the week extending
from December 18th to 10Th.
If there is any gain to be secured by these
periods Of ponderings, then we will endeavor to
ponder as ponderousy as the next one, but if the
people are simply exercisiong their m~entalities on these
thinking bees" using them as a kind of mental
teetEing ring upon which to cut their uplift byeuspids
and passing from one to another with an attention thai
c~onsisns to oblivion the spasm proceeding it. then we
would rather choose our own topics and issues about
which 10 be concerned, and be permitted a little per
sonal leeway in the time limit within which to conduct
our ponderings.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-02
RUFF STUFF

The way to tell the difference
batween a course dinner and a
Ss.sS I;una, 4. ~ oot l., a roc.
snrsnt
4 man. aged 50, died after at.
III after one reaches the g OF
90 years.
a strike has been ordered in the
packing houses, whl1n won't worry
notice 9ss'''9N any ." ~" ''0''
cruits I'm into : the ranks 'psse '''"'' ''
go ia"
n,on "'N"'' -" ""e e""''e0 S"''
.#||MA. #..... .."4.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-02
Make HASTE SLOWLY

q HINA is making Roadway in her wishes for the
ADMINISTRATION Of her own affairs, If a COM
mittee Of jurists composed of representatives from the
nations now at Washington report favorably within a
yeaE that China can conduct her own courts, and deal
fairly with the foreigners who are residing in that
county, then all foreign courts will be Withdrawn.
While there is every wish on the part of those
who have followed Chinese affairs with sympathy, TO
see this country allowed 10 stand on her own feet and
run her own business, YET, even those who wish her
well do not desire to see her hurried in her efforts to
comply with The conditions set by the other powers at
the Conference. If China is compelled TO make good
in any number Of her internal tangIes, both those of
her own producing, and those caused by the presence
of foreign concessions, she must be given ample time
and assistance.
A year is a very short time for China to bring her
courts up to a standard that will meet the requirements
Of nations that may, perhaps. be too ready to find
flaws. China evidently expects to qualify. for her rep
resentatyes eagerly accepted the proposition. but in
spite of foreign powers, she had better take more
rather than less time, if she is to be judged upon tie
merits Of her accomplishment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-02
PLACING THE BLAME

HE charge Of manslaughter brought by District
y Attorney Lewis Of Brooklyn. New York,
against the contractors who were erecting the Brooklyn
tEeater that collapsed the other day, brings up an
inquiry regarding the degree to which contractors and
workmen are responsible in case Of damage from
faulty construction
Six workmen were killed and nineteen injured in
the collapse of the building, and investigation proved
that the construction was so poor and material SO
cheap that the building fell because it was not erected
with enough honesty to sustain its own weight.
There is much hasty construction right now, and
the cost Of building is so outrageous that contractors
and builders everywhere are skipping on materials,
and cheapening structures. until there is every reason TO
believe that human life will be much in danger be-
cause Of faulty construction. Many OF these cheap
andihastly erected structures are fore doomed to fall.
Some Of them viii catch pedestrians on the walks,
and will crush many unfortunates that are within,
These tragedies may not occur for some time, but who
is going to be h:ld responsible for them when they
2lappcn?
If this theatt had been completed and the roof
collapsed upon an audience Of hundreds, it would
have been a most terrible tragedy that would have
carried sadness and grief nation wide. Not only
should contractors have 10 suffer for work that is
criminally careless. but building and construction
inspectors ought 10 shoulder the blame equally.
Builders and contractors are going 10 do a little
thinking along this line while watching the develop
ments in the prosecution of this case against the two
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-02

A! very cleverly planned surprise
party was 4 happy event Of Mon
day evening when a number OF
friends of Mrs. Cal Fox OF Main
street descended on the Fox house;
hold and proceeded to help, the
popular lady celebrate her birth
day. Mrs. Fox was taken com.
pletely unaware. however, she
arose to the occasion Eraciously
and throughout the evening acted
the part of charming hostess to
her guests. Mrs. Fox received a
fine linen table cloth as a present
from the party. Delicious refresh
ments were served and the even
ing was spent in social converse
and a general good time. The fol-
lowing guests composed the party,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arcie Copeland, MIR.
and Mrs. AL Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fay HauEht, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Davis, Mrs. Emory Haught, Mrs.
Cora McCray, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Summers, the Misses
Ruth McCray, Gertrude Taught,
Violet Davis. Ruth Fox. Catherine
Copeland. Mary Taught, Master
Robert Fox. William James and
Glenn Fox, Warren Emery
Taught, and the host and host
ess.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-02
Lyeeum Course

The first number OF the Lyceum
Counsel under the auspices of the
Rivesville high school was greet
cd by a large audience on last
evening at the high school audi
torium. The National Concerters
was the attraction and their pro
gram left, nothing to be desired in
the way OF entertainment. Stand.
ard classics, latest musical com.
edies, old time songs,N Spanish
songs and instrumental music of
various kinds pleased the patrons
Of the affair, and favorable com
ment was heard on every side. a
feature of interest was the APP
propriate costumes worn by the
artists who were in charge OF the
affair. If the first number is an
example of what the lyceum course
has to offer, they will be greeted
by a good house on each OCCASION.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-02
RIVESVILLE
Nov Lodge Organized

HSNbS
A number OF the officers and
other members Of the Degree OF
Honor Lodge, Sunshine Circle No,
II of Fairmont, met with a num-
Der Of local candidates at the X.
OF p. Hall for the purpose Of con.
ferrlng the exemplifled degree on
the class. The meeting vas held
on last Saturday evening. The
escort under the direction Of Mrs,
Anna Leedom, district deputy and
Mrs, Mary Underwood. president,
had charge OF the initiation cere.
monies. The following officers
were elected: President, Mrs,
Teresa Hartford; past president,
Mrs. Francis Huffman; vice presi.
dent, Mrs. Dora Martin; second
vice president, Mrs. Irene Barber.
financial secretary, Mrs. Loretta
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-02
Complete Course

The local boy scout troops of
Rivesville was in Fairmont Tues
day evening, where they received
the final lesson OF a six weeks
course in wireless telegraphy.
The boys made very creditable
progress and were commend by
the instructors on the progress
they made in the course. Some of
the best talent in the local school
are members Of the Boy Scouts
Troop, and their teachers as Well
as the parents r very much in
tcrested in their work.
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aHTNrrH AtHlEs MOTION MnZANWFHf.
der 9aEghters Maud cost
and tamtlS ii HighI
Mi, and mrs. &9l1iSIn Bates
and children Of Bridgeport WI.
ya,, have returned home after
spending a week with relatives
near here.
Francis Parker OF Bannock. Pa,
was transacting business in our
town the past few days. :
Jesse Ice has been confined to
his home for several days and has
been quite III but seems to be i'm
proving at this time.
Miss Elizabeth Barker who has
been out OF school for several
weeks on account Of illness has
improved the past few days.
On account OF the recent flood
ed condition at Parker mines bust.
ness was suspended for several
days.
Shelby Google has been on the
sick list the past few days but is
able to resume work at this time.
]. v. Merriman OF East Liver.
pool, Ohio, has returned home af,
ter a visit with triends here and
at Fairview.
Mrs. Allen Brandt Of Oak Grove,
Ind, has returned to her home IN
Wheeling, w. Va, after a visit
with relatives in the country near
heSo.
Mrs. Rose Amos and Mrs. Lucy
Amos Of Baxter. were guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Prickett yesterday.
Mrs. J. H. Harlls, Mrs. Ray
Miller, and Mrs. Guy Bailey were
among the crowd who were in
FaIrmont yesterday for the attrac'
tons Of trade expansion week.
Mrs. NJ. Barker was a business
visitor in Fairmont on Tuesday
afternoon.
Miss Bertha Nuzum of Hutchin-
son spent the weekend with rela-
tives here.
CrlsIp's store has been design
ated as the place where citizens
may come early and pay their
taxes, and secure the discount.
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NeedIecraN circle Entertained.

Mrs. W D. Yost and Mrs.
Rose Garrison we're lostesses to
the members OF the Needlecraft
Circle on Monday afternoon OF
this week. The ladies spent an
exceptionally pleasant afternoon
with sewing and games as diver.
sions. A good attendance Of mem
hers were present and the guests
were served with delicious re-
treshments.
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Stewart; treasurer, Mrs. ]. ".
Williams: ushers, Evelyn Stewart
and Ellen Moore. Mrs. Under
wood Of Fairmont made the adj
dress OF welcome to the class, and
the response was made by the
newly elected president, Mrs.
Teresa Hartford. A delightful so.
cial hour followed the business
meeting, and refreshments we're
serxed by the local ladies Of the
order. Another class will receive
the degree OF honor at the next
meeting which will be held IN the
evening of the 10th of January.