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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18
BANKS As ROAD l.0ND DEg08ITORiES

plan similar to that used by government
selling liberty Treasurer w Johnson
the sale state proposes
bonds among depository appoionmen
on the paid up capital and surplus.
Johnson regarding the of $15t
Of tat he said:
The governor had advertised for bids on these bonds but did
receive
gency the the
impossible sell
bonds interest
attractive investment
Of other where the bonds subject to taxation
commission appointed organized
ready program
ing throughout the state but can not carry out or even start with
without only
through the sale authorized
by Legislature.
appears bonds
sold West Virginia
buy them thereby enabling the road commission begin its
pulling
equal property yielding or per
cent interest
contempates selling the
q outlined plan Governor whereby
these bonds can In opinion all be sold
@ VIRGINIA
Ag Liberty bonds and War savings quota
fo<Wes Virginia
unsold The ony difference adopted
main the hands banks selling de
fray the expenses read construction in the county which the
banks
eve depository state keeps its public
funds II the $5o0 of bonds equally among the $50
depository 100000 of bonds for each hank 70 han
ole But more equitable would aDporton
among the banks on the basis of the banks
surplus This would much less than
$4,000 and that Of the large banks
could easily sell their and if there was
chase hold as it could dispose Of then,
AS an incentive for the banks cooperate with the state in mt
ting tine state ever the arrangements could be made with t
WHEREBY heE would simply deposit the for bonds in
ne own BANK the credit of the distinct understand
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18
Martiinsbur65
Tn The Past
Taken From the Files of The
Journal)
TEN YEARS AGO,

Contract is let for repairs to the
lawn at the John Street school.
Killing Of sheep by dogs is report
ed in Vanclevesville section Of the
county.
Mrs. Martha Thomas is paralyzed
at Jones Spring.
Miss Elizabeth Stalnaker, of this
city, is elected head of the depart
ment Of German and French at the
Fairmont Normal School.
FIVE YEARS AGO.
American Telephone and Tele-
graph chief officials here on inspec-
ton.
Clerks start agitation to close all
stores except groceries and meat
markets at 6 p. m.
E. L. Coblentz elected president Of
the Potomac Light and Power Co.
recognized, at Baltimore meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Small, Dam
No. 5, celebrate their golden wed
ding anniversary.
ONE YEAR AGO.
Martinsburg Fruit Exchange an
nounces the following quotations on
apples: Grimes, A2h, $3.50; Bens,
A, "a, $3.50; Canoes, A 2H, $3.50;
Works, A, 213, Sc; Staymen. A 21a,
$3.50; Black Twig, A, 21a, $3.50.
Mrs. Herbert C. Brooks and Mrs.
Stuart w. Walker, members of the
local D. A. R. chapter. are honored
by assignments to national commit
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18
COMMENT OVER
West VIRGINIA
PROHIBITION VIOLATIONS.
From the Hampshire ReYiew.)

The countrywide and in many
places, the open violation of the
prohibition laws, state and national,
constitute a serious menace to So
ciety and even to organized govern
ment. 1t is not merely that a law
is being violated with impunity;
that whiskey and all kinds of con-
coctions are being drunk, much Of it
containing more poison than the
cheap liquors that were sold over
the bars of open saloons, but it is
resulting in murders and almost
worse than that in the corruption
of public officials. To those who
have had an opportunity Of observ-
ing the operations of the various
liquor suppressing agencies it is
known that the official engaged in
the work, who is immune from temp
tation to profit or to protect friends,
political or personal. is not numer-
GUS. That may sound like a sweep
ing indictment. 1t is, nevertheless,
q fact.
In the beginning these violations
were largely confined to remote DIS
tricts and to the larger cities. That
is no longer the case 1t is country
wide. Even here in Hampshire it is
going on. 1t is a matter Of COM
mon knowledge that whisEey flowed
freely at the colored picnic here 3
few days ago. Something int5xicat-
ell some Of the picnickert. and IT is
accepted rather as a matter of
course.
a newspaper published al the cap
ital of the state has been Carrying
amazing stories ct the drunken
orgies jhat are occurring nightly on
the hard-surfaced roads, almost
within the city limits. The Charles
ten Automobile Club aad the Rotary
Club are up in arms, passing reso-
buttons, declaring that it is unsafe
to drive the highways there, that
ladies' are insulted and men assault
cd by drunken toughs. An officer
takes his life in his hands if he I'M
dertakas to deal with the situation.
II he shoots man accidentally. or
Otherwise, there is greet indigna-
ton and vigorous prosecution. A
state policeman was charged with
shooting man connected with one
Of the night parties near the CITY.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18

Almost everybody is willing nc
help damn the flood of taxation
Charleston Daily Mail.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18

II the crusade against chewing
gum gets under way there will be
gum runners as we'll as rum run.
Morgantown Post.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18
IDEALS" SUBJECT.

Dean J. NJ. Callahan, of West
Virginia University, who will be
the lecturer at the first day of the
teachers institute here next Mon
day, will have as his subject
american IDEALS it was announc-
ed today. Tho address viii be
among the first exercises on the
program after the formal opening
at 10 o'clock.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18
GREEKS CHARGED WITH
ARSON AT REDWOOD

Redwood, Aug. 17.-William Pase-
len and Theos. Korkoyelon, Greek
proprietors Of the Busy Bee restau-
rant, were arrested last night on
Of arson growing out of the
$325,000 fire which wiped out the
heart of Richwood's business section
early Monday morning.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18
.KnockabOut
Notes
GLAD TO SEE THEM.

GLAD TO SEE IN.
AS usual Martinsburg will be glad
to see the firemen Of the Cumber-
land Valley tomorrow, even though
their gathering will be restricted 10
business transactions and banquet
and all competitive drilling elimina-
ted. The condition Of the streets
here has made it seem inadvisable
to hold the usual demonstrations,
much to the regret Of the people
who have always enjoyed the races
as they have enjoyed having the
firemen as their guests. Deep down
in their hearts the public has a fine
admiration and respect for all vol
unteer firemen, who give OF their
time and ability for the protection
Of the property Of their neighbors,
and often even risk their lives in
the course Of duty: and while this
feeling ia not often expressed, it is
deep and It is genuine We hCpe
the firemen will return next year
and have a big time in MartinsburG.
UNKNOWN BY VALUABLE.
There is man in West Virginia,
"E. F. Meredith" by name, whose
contributions to the publicity in the
state papear frequently in The
Journal, whom we have never met
but whose connection with the pa
per Is none the less valuable. lie
prepares regularly, and we might
add that he does it gratuitouslY.
items OF personal interest about
men and women Of the state which
are republished under the heading
"Prominent West Virginians II
News Of a Day" prepares brief para
granhs on the early history of the
state, and also furnishes briefs on
state happenings, dealing more par
ticularly with the unusual and the
local touches than with the trans
actions which the other news serY-
ices develop. We have often Won
dered Just what Mr. Meredith's his
tory was; We have not inquired orr
selves because we have taken it Tor
granted that it was proper; but we
are glad to read in an exchange the
following paragraph which shows
his wide experience in puberty
work, and which also explains his
versatility in the preparation OF
readable newspaper copy:
f. E. Meredith, who does public
ity work in all parts Of West Vii-
ginia is ct present handling the
press work for the Virginia Theater
at Charleston and his efforts have
conferred theatrical interest to that
point sa would be natural, for there
are few newspaper men so we'll
equipped to write Of theatricals.
Mr.. Meredith started the circus de,
partment in The Billboard, Cinein-
natl trade paper, when On the road.
He was later in charge of The Show
World, a trade paper in Chicago,
then Chicago representative of Nari-
ETY. in New York, and still later con
Quoted his own paper for several
years in Chicago 1t was called the
Missouri Breeze Mr. Meredith
writes every notice that appears
from a local viewpoint, and has
managed to awaken interest in the
theatrical columns of Charleston
newspapers.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18

Mrs. Jane Kidwell and daughter
West Race street, have returned
from trip to Atlantic City.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18

The Charleston Gazette used it as
an occasion for two column attack
on the State police system, but Of
fers no protest against the lawle6s-
ness in the community Of which
civic organizations are complaining
so loudly.
What is to be done about it? Do
the people want prohibition contin
ued? If they don't then the amend
ment should be repealed and we
should go back to the good old days
of the open saloon and the whiskey
rings, If they don't want it repeal
ed then the civic consciousness
should be arousing itself. Not only
must there be a vigorous demand
for law enforcement of the public
officials, high and low, but citizens
must, themselves, refrain from vio-
lating the law and resolve them
selves into law enforcing agencies,
fearless and conscientious.
A continuation Of present condi-
tions will breed anarchy. Without
public support law enforcement will
gravitate into the hands of law
breakers. If officers are to be hand
icapped, harassed and assaulted for
trying to enforce the law. then no
self-respecting man can undertake
the JOB
The solution of this question rests
with the people themselves. The
sooner that is understood the sooner
1t will be solved
If the crusade against chewing
gum gets under way there will be
gum runners as we'll as rum run.
Iners.- Morgantown Post.
Private guards, detectives, or
whatever name they may be given,
should not be necessary in this or
any other state. If our laws are in
adequate to protect the property
and rights of our citizens, it is about
time we were making some changes
or else admit our inability to func-
ton as a state among many.-Wells-
burg Daily Herald.
Almost everybody is willing 70
help damn the flood of taxation
Charleston Daily Mail.
If Congress carries out the plans
Of the ways and means committee
for raising the limit on fathers in
come tax to $4,000 a large number
Of small fathers Will be duly CRATE
ful.-Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18

Water may be an acquired taste,
but it doesn't taste so bad, after
all, when people once get used to
II FairmOnt Times.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-18

If Congress carries out the plans
Of the ways and means committee
for raising the limit on fathers in
come tax to $4,000 a large number
of small fathers Will be duly crate
ful.-Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
TONIGHT
 1T WILSON SCHOOL

A reception to the teachers of the Wilson school will be given by the parents and teachers of the district tonight at o'clock. The reception will be held in the school auditorium and all patrons of the school are ur- gently requested to attend. A social hour with refreshments will follow the program, which is as follows; Piano solo. Mrs. Clara R. Taylor Flute solo Albert M. Smith
 Bernice Smith at the piano
 Address. The Rev. R. E. Fillmore Vocal solo ......M Mrs. Karola Prick
 The first meeting of the Wilson Parents and Teachers association was held at the school auditorium on Friday, Sept. Is, with Thrift as the main subject for discussion. Mrs B D. Detweiler, state chairman of the thrift department. explained the thrift banks" which the government is sending out and it was decided to order one for each child in the school with the hope of encouraging system atic saving
 Several papers were read and dis cussed on the following subjects Social Thrift for Self" '.Social Thrift for Children" Care of Pos sessions" and Social Service Thrift Mrs. Fred w. Smith, president of the association, spoke on the spiritua food which should be given to tht children.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
MAN CONDEMNED ID . DIE NOVEMBER 4TH |. IS DECLARED SANE

Theodore West, sentenced to be hanged November for the murder of Lem Smith, with whom he was travelling across country, has been declared absolutely sane by Dr. Huff man, prison physician. and Dr. H. A. Hughes, who made the examination at the resuest of Governor Thomas E.. Campbell
 The physicians filed their report yesterday with the governor, who is giving the condemned man every op- portunity to gain his freedom through legal processes. He has given West the opportunity of carrying his case to the supreme court of the state and has requested Harold Baxter to rep resent West in his appeal.
 The insanity charge against West was not filed, but rumor reached the chief executive that the man was either insane or feigning insanity He immediately ordered the examination and directed that the report of the | physicians be filed with Captain Ryn- ming. superintendent of the prison. West. who is printer by trade is 25 years of age. He came to Ari- zona from Texas. travelling witf 1 Smith in Ford car. They arrived in Kingman July 21. and there Smitf received s100 which was wired him It is alleged that car trouble stopped the men for a time but they were able to continue their travels to Oat. man that afternoon. It Is claimed that the body of Smith was found between Oatman and Topack some time later.
 In the meantime West is alleged tS have struck sand and to have secured help from a passing car, the part, continuing together toward the coa st At Ludlow he was forced to abandon his car, it is claimed and travelec with the people he chanced to mee on the road. They went to Los An geles, where West was arrested or the murder charge. At the time O. his arrest it is said he was in pos. session of many of Smiths persona effects and had money on his person
 At the time of his trial before Judg, Bollinger last August, West placed the blame for the tragedy on thre, men whom he met on the highway.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
RENDERS OPINION ON ! TRAVELLING

Travelling expenses of corporation commissioners have been made a subject of public inquiry, it became known yesterday when ". J. Gall braith, attorney general, made pub lie an opinion concerning this phase of state expenditures. He held that commission members shall be recom- pensed for actual necessary ex- penses incurred in the discharge of their duties. .''
 Tt is sufficient for this opinion to say that a commissioner has a right to his actual necessary expenses when away from home In the dis charge of the duties of his office " the opinion says in part.
 Continuing, the attorney general says:
 '.Under section 4 of Article XIV of of the corporation commission as itself have the powers of a court for the investigation of business coming before them and their Jurisdiction extends throughout the state.
 We are of the opinion that such Jurisdiction does not extend beyond the borders of the state except for the purpose of taking dispositions. Tt is our opinion, therefore. that there are instances in which the travelling expenses of a. member of the corporation commission outside the state may be paid, but that such cases are limited strictly to instances where the statutes expressly. or by necessary implication, authorize him l to perform such acts beyond the l border of the stae of Arizona"
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
HAS NOVEL DEVICE
 FOR GARBAGE CANS

A device to protect garbage cans and keep the lids on them has been invented by T. w. Watson, Phoenix real estate man, and a patent applied for. With this patent in use in the city. MT. Watson declares, Phoenix would be a clean city because there would be no open garbage cans to draw flies and no garbage cans dumped over by dogs and other anil mals.
 MT. Watson's invention consists of a three post metal frame fastened to a base The can is slipped into the frame from the top and can only be taken out in the same manner. The frame permits the lid to be raised and lowered to the can without removing it from the frame and the lid cannot be knocked from the can. The frame keeps the can in place, and can be bolted to a post or a fence The frames can be constructed to fit any sized garbage can.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
STUDENTS PUT ON FOOTBALL PARADE
 DESPITE CLOUDS

Those who witnessed the demon strative announcement of the Coy ote-Alumni football game scheduled for today given in the form of an impromptu parade by students of the Phoenix union high school last night probably carried away a jun band. school yells. goats, gaudily decorated motor cars and a kaleido- scopic riot of costumes.
 But the young enthusiasts made one idea stand out clear and dis tinct-the Coyotes are out to make record this year and they are go- ing to begin right with brilliant showing this afternoon. The con tagion of this idea must have been caught by every one who saw and heard the hundreds of students who took the downtown district by storm last night.
 Although the official annual pa- rade was planned for last night, the weather conditions were such that those in charge of the affair decided to postpone 1t until next Friday night and also to carry over the season ticket selling campaign for another week.
 However. the clouds cleared away l for a short time early last evening and the students began to gather in large numbers at the high school grounds They were brimming over with desire to tell the whole world that Phoenix union high school is out for stellar athletic honors this year and in lieu of the official pa rade there was a hurried gathering together of the material at hand for | a march through the city.
 It was a good parade, bubbline over with vigor and boosting more novelties than a circus lineup. De- spite the spontaneous nature of the affair it did not lack system. The line of march from the pilot car to | the last night shirt robed freshmen bringing up the rear guard was or derly. The procession wound its way from the school grounds to Wash ington street. proceeding westward to Fourth avenue. over to Adam: street. then eastward for the start ing point.
 The big annual parade bearing the official stamp and under official di- rection will be next Friday night ans will mark the close of the sale ol season tickets for the athletic events of the school season
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
TO DEDICATE NEW CATHEDRAL ORGAN
 TOMORROW NIGHT

The Rt Rev. J. W. Atwood, DID,. bishop of Arizona, will hold serv- ice dedicatory of the installation of the cathedral organ in Trinity ca thedral, at s o'clock, tomorrow night. The recital will be conducted by Ar thur J. Smith, organist and choir master.
 The great organ which will be ded- icated tomorrow is a master prod uct of the organ builders art. It has three manuals and pedals. 26 speak ing stops, IT couplers. r combina- tion pistons and three pedal move nlents. The swell and choir organ is placed in separate chambers. The large show pipes are speaking pipes of the open diapason of the great organ. The organ case was designed by Coolidge and Shattuck of Boston, architects of the cathedral, and is carved out of natural redwood.
 The complete program tomorrow night will be as follows:
 Processional hymn:
 Opening and dedicatory service ...... -........ Bishop Atwood Overture to ''The Occasional Ora tor1o ................ Handel NolX Celeste Batiste Prelude to 'Lohengrin' =. Wagner Intermezzo .........-...-.- Rollins "Finlandia" .............. Sibelius Allegretto ..... %...A. Wostenholme "Andante Cantabile'' from Sym phony No. 5 Tschaikowsky Hallelujah chorus from The Mes siah" .......... Handel Offertory Closing prayers.
 Recessional hymn.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
Muff Bronson To
 Start Training
 This Afternoon

Muff Bronson one of thee best
 own lightweights on the Pacific Coast will start training today for a ten-round boxing contest at the Cap ital City. stadium one week from Fri day against an opponent yet to be selected.
 Broson comes here with an en viable reputation and if he lives mp to past performances he will give the fight fans something to rave about He doesn't ask anything until he shows the fans what he can do and he has invited the fans to the new arena at Sixteenth and Jefferson streets to watch him workout today.
 Bronson will start working out at o'clock tonight and in addition to his invitation to the fans he issles an open invitation to all local boxers to come and work with him.
 No admission will be charged to the workouts and there is plenty of room for all who are anxious to get a line on his ability.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
LOCAL CHAPTER OF
 ENGINEERS TO MEET

Chief of Police Brisbois will de- scribe the police system of Phoenix at the regular weekly dinner of the Phoenix chapter of the American As sociation of Engineers at the Grand cafe this noon. Jack Tracy of the Home Builders will also be on the program to explain the details of a home building corporation.
 James E. Sellers will be chairman of the day and will receive all reser- vations which are telephoned to 1928 this morning. Sellers is arranging to have Mir. Sabin of the Guaranty Trust company of New York address the association soon. MT Sabin is an authority on industrial conditions | and can give to the people of Phoenix some pertinent information concern ing financial affairs in the east.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-01
Willie Jackson
 And Pet Hartley
 Battle To Draw
TRepubIIcan A. p. Leased Wire1

NEW YORK Sept. Willie Jackson and Pet. Hartley fought Is rounds to a draw here tonight The exhibition was Hstless, both men be- ing hooted frequently by the spec tators
 Jackson weighed 1884 and Hartley 1s5.
 The bout between Morris Lux of Kansas City and Jim Sullivan of New York was stopped in the fifSn round and the decision awarded to Lux when his opponent appeared on the verge of being knocked out.
 Marty Summers was given she judges decision at the end of his eight round contest with Marty Cross They are New York welter- weights.
 The veteran Leach Cross received the judges decision over Bert Spencer of Brooklyn in another eight round bout.