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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08

There were army officers like Ma
jor Thompson, who had been in
touch with the situation down there
for two years and knew what was
likely to happen. We have not the
slightest doubt that they and es-
pecially that he, put the matter
before the War Department in its
true light, but troops were withheld
either by the Secretary OF War or
by the President for two weeks.
with the certainty they must event
ually go in, until many lives were
sacrificed, hundreds of thousands OF
dollars wasted, the citizens of
Boone and Logan counties worn out
and distracted, the State demoraliz-
ed and disgraced. ANY failure on the
part OF the State officials, il there
was such, was no excuse for failure
on the part of the Federal Govern
ment to do its duty by the State and
to do it promptly.
The lamentable thing finally in
connection with this trouble is that
it is not settled 1t is suspended for
the time being. There are matters
involved that can not be discussed
here, for want Of space. The writer
has discussed them at various times
and places. He discussed the situa-
ton fully in messages to the State
legislature, especially in his mes
sage to the last legislature and
made specific recommendations,
which the legislature very carefully
disregarded. It's responsibility can
not now be denied. However, its
failure to act neither excuses nor
iustifies instruction. A special SEES
sion to do what it has heretofore
neglected, would be justified.
Another thing: If the Federal
authorities turn back to the march
ers the arms taken from them 1t
will be preparing them for another
and similar expedition. We twice
appealed to the legislature to outlaw
the high-powered rife as posses
sion of a private citizen. 1t should
be a felony for a man to carry such
a gun outside his own home. Ihe
sale OF such guns and the sale OF
ammunition for them should have
been prohibited long ago. We have
made illegal the sale Of whiskey
and regulated the sale Of poison,
but any hardware dealer or pawn
shop can pass out a gun and am
/ munition with which a citizen may
be shot a mile distant. The leglsla-
ture was implored, by the writer,
to deal with all the fundamental
things involved. including the mine
guard system, but as usual 1t side
stepped. Political cowardice played
big part.
When the public is hunting a
place to hang the blame for the dis
grace that has befallen the State
all the things mentioned should be
considered and remembered.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08

ces OF carefully laid plans are to be
seen. The instigators, lowering in
the shadow of the plot they hatch
ed, have not entirely covered their
tracks. 1t will take much more
watching than has been done to
cleanse the hands of some who
have professed innocence Of all con-
nection with it, Also, there is good
reason to believe that it was not
born entirely of one mind.
TO hunt out and bring to justice
these conspirators against the state
these murderers not only of gov
eminent but Of innocent and law
abiding citizens will be the duty of
civil authorities when military rule
shall have passed. They should be
made to suffer the consequences Of
their acts. Otherwiwse their pur-
pose, in a way, will have been
achieved.
A lesson needs to be taught these
skulking radicals, and their success
sors, for years to come. If It is not,
West Virginia stands in line to be-
come one of the worst breeding
places Of sovietism in the country.
That state authorities are alive to
their responsibilities in the matter,
there is no reason to doubt.
The loyal and law-abiding citizens
OF West Virginia want to see their
states name cleared Of the stain
that has beer placed upon 1t. Dis
arming and sending back to their
homes, by federal troops. the insur-
rectionists will not do this. Nor
would it be accomplished in wlping
them out with machine guns. Only
hunting out and Furnishing to the
utmost the law allows, the leaders
of the movement will do this.
This is the task and the duty
which civil authorities will face
when federal troops withdraw. It's
a duty from which they should not
and can not conscientiously finch.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08
Martinsbur@
I'm The Past
(Taken From the Files of The
JournaD
TEN YEARS AGO.

About seyenty-five fruit growers
attend a meeting at Inwood Park, of
the Berkeley County Horticultural
Society.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Felker enter
tain large number Of friends at a
moonlight corn roast at their coun-
try home.
Martinsburg City Band gives one
Of the last concerts Of the season.
FIVE YEARS AGO.
Local Junior Order United Amer
lean Mechanics win state honors
and handsome set of officers jewels.
Clerks of city petition Martinsburg
Business Mems Association for an
early closing hour
ONE YEAR AGO.
Miss Laura Westenhaver qualities
as a notary public.
Mrs. Mamie Payne dies at the
home of her son, w. o. c. Payne.
Mrs. Mary Davis dies after an
extended illness.
Thieves ransack safes and desk
in Office of Licklider's elevator but
nothing of value is stolen.
S. S. Felker returns from Wheel
ing where he attended the annual
convention of the West Virginia
Real Estate Association and was re-
elected a viCe-president
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08

tree and another around the trunk
just below the first branches. A slit
was then cut from one ring to the
other and after the bark had been
well pounded in order to loosen it.
the bark was gradually removed.
The ends Of the bark were then
sewed together and rosined to keep
out water. The log canoes were
commonly called ''dug-outs.'' They
were harder to make and required
more time In making. After the
tree was cut down and hewed to
the desired length, fire was built
on the top of the log and let burn
until the wood was almost half con-
sumed, when the charred part was
removed by the aid OF a tomahawk
or scraper. This process Of alter
nately burning and scraping was
carried on until the canoe was fash
toned to it's owners liking, a task
that often required three weeks to
accomplish.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08
COMMENT over
WEST VIRGINIA
THE CIVIL WAR IN WEST
VIRGINIA
(From the ampshire Review

(From the Hampshire Review
After two weeks OF civil war IN
three or four counties in the lower
end of the State, Federal troops
have taken charge and things are
beginning to quiet down. HOW
many people have been killed and
wounded will not be known until
all the bands of armed men have
been gotten in out Of the mountains
and a complete survey of the stu
alton has been made by the military
authorities. However, it is certain
that number have been killed ana
a greater number wounded. In ad-
dition to that the trouble has cost
the counties, the State and the
Federal Governments tremendous
sums Of money. The total expense
to the people of the State will be
many hundreds Of thousands OF
dollars.
But, bad as Is the loss OF human
life: and unfortunate as Is the un-
necessary expenditure of public and
private funds, these are by no
means the only regrettable features
of the occurrence. The loss of pres
tige and standing the State has suf-
fered is incalculable and irreDar
able. But worse yet, the loss Of re
spect on the part Of large part OF
the States population for law and
for government, is the most serious
of all phases.
For reasons well understood 1t
would be unbecoming for the editor
of the Review to enter upon a dis
cussion of the details Of the recent
mobilization of union miners and
the events growing out Of it or to
pass criticisms upon the handling
Of the situation by the State author
tiles. However, we do feel at liber-
ty to say that whether General
Bandholtz was or was not correct
in his statement to the Secretary Of
War, that if the State authorities
had acted promptly and vigorously
at the beginning they could have
prevented the major part of this
trouble, the Federal authorities fail
ed miserably and inexcusably
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08
A STERN DUTY
(From The Charleston Mail)

Although temporarily relieved OF
responsibility in the lnsurrection
zone through control passing to
federal military authorities, the
state government will face a pres
sing duty when the movement shall
have been crushed and United States
troops withdrawn.
Disarming the insurrectionists and
sending them back to their homes
will not have ended the matter.
This is the duty that rests on the
federal troops and one which they.
no doubt, will perform in few
days. Any resistance to their all
thority will be punished suitably by
them. Then, when peace is restored
they will leave.
But the condition now prevailing
in West Virginia demands that a
day Of reckoning come; a day Of
reckoning for the men who started
this uprising Of miners. Their
hands are as bloody as are those
Of the men who have shot down
state and county officers engaged
in the discharge of their duties.
This movement to defy and over
throw constituted government was
not OF spontaneous origin. Eviden-
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08
Knockabout
Notes
ROBBIE RIES AHEAD,

The city has been singularly free
of attempts at robbery during the
past few months, but Tuesday night
saw several attempts made. We
suppose summer weather has a ten
doncy to minimize such work be-
cause there is ordinarily less suffer
ing among the poor during the open
weather, and consequently there is
absent the motive of getting the
necessities in those who, when ap-
pretended, claim they were COM
PEELED to steal. But we would not
be surprised to find much theft this
winter. Cold weather normally sees
an increase in the volume of this
type Of crime; and in addition many
people this summer have not been
able to lay aside the reserve fund
which they might want to put aside
or ought to do; and as result ne
cessity will be a compelling factor.
Summary action by the police at this
time, when the first evidence shows
itself, will go far towards curbing
the tendency.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08
PROMINENT PEOPLE
OF WEST VIRGINIA
IN NEWS OF TODAY

Col. z. T. Vinson, OF Huntington,
and Rev. j. L. Vinson, OF Guyan-
dotte, were the principal speakers
at the Vinson family reunion held
at Glenhayes last Sunday. Many
from Cabell, Wayne and other coun-
ties attended.
Frank P. Hall has resigned as
"weaeherman" at Fairmont after =
period of service covering twenty
nine and half years. Mr.. Hall was
formerly city recorder and later
mayor OF Fairmont. He had charge
of the distribution of the fund rails
ed nationally to aid the families of
the 600 miners who lost their lives
in the Monongah disaster,
Mayor T. F. Davis, Of Montgom-
cry, who recently died, was given
practically all the first page Of the
issue of the Montgomery News last
friday, a tribute which is seldom
paid to even so prominent man as
mayor of city. The News declares
Mayor Davis was "the most beloved
Of all Fayette county citizens"
John B. Thompson is publisher
of the Valley News, new newspap-
er at st. Adams.
L. H. Cammack, OF a Huntington
real estate company says there is
mo reason to complain about bust
ness" which is a statement that
might be placed under the head OF
surprising il true" AS proof of his
statement Cammack cites that his
company has conducted lot sales in
three widely separated parts OF
West Virginia last week, and all
three were unusually good.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08
MORE GOING TO COLLEGE.

The largest enrolment in the
colleges Of the country is indicated
this fall on the basis of early reg
istration. 1t is expected to surpass
the record breaking attendance Of
last year, because, in the opinion CT
educators, many persons who in nor
nal industrial times would stay at
bench or desk lave decided to so
back to school and equip themselves
for the profession now that they
are out of work. Thus, at is an i'll
wind that blows nobody good" The
tendency towards liberal educa-
ton among those who can afford 1t
is becoming more and more pro-
nounced every year, exhibiting Itself
here as we'll as every other place.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08
90 - aOf:: STATE H5gA
DH 80 A!kEMzsz3gz7z7.

The first boat travel along the
Ohio river was made by the early
pioneers in canoes, made by hollow
ing out log or birch bark, which
was readily pealed from the trees
in May or June. One ring would be
cut around the lower part OF the
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08

A. L. Watson, BarthoI Watson,
217 w. Burke St., Summit Point,
Martinsburu, w. Va. w. Va.
A. l.. Watson & Brother
AU ITO NJ E E r S
We Solicit Your Patronage.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
F. w. Mccormick, Clerk.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-08

A housing survey shows that
more garages than homes were
erected in 1920 Probably some
people figure that one way tc shed
their troubles.-Morgantown New
DomiiOn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-19

place for the refrigerator and for re-
ceiving deliveries and which is also
the means of access to the basement.
The small rear porch occupies a cor
ner, so would require screening on
only W. sides to make it an outdoor
workroom.
EOur Bedrooms
There are four bedrooms and a
bathroom upstairs. Besides the linen
closet in the hall. each bedroom has
its clothes closet. In the largest,
there is also 4 tray case enclosed by
a regular pterior door-really a
built-in chiffonier. 4 mirror door is
an added convenience in one room,
that hints of spring sewing, as well.
Each bedroom has a pleasant corner
location, and promises cheerfulness
and he~althfulness in abundance of
easements. Notice the pretty DOR
mel in m room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-19

The way to greater happiness is to have your own home built
in accordance with your own particular ideas.
This can be done at little cost and on very favorable terms.
Now is the time to buy real estate and build a home.
THE MAPLE REAL ESTATE COMPANY are offering val
liable lots in Sections 1 and 2 of their development at Avenel
Park, N. j, at prices which will be considerably enhanced by
next spring. There are still a few lots to be had in Section 2 at
$4,000 per lot. Our easy payment plan $4,000 at time of pur-
chase and $500 per month thereafter) is still in operation and
prospective buyers are urged to make their application immedl-
ately by mailing the Coupon at the foot of this announcement.
Avenel Park, Woodbridge, is one of the most desirable res
idential areas in New Jersey. All improvements gas, water, light,
sewers, etc. Home builders are tax exempt for five years.
USE THIS COUPON
THE MAPLE REALTY COMPANY
. 25 Smith Street, Perth Amboy, NJ.
DEAR SIRS:
Without any obligation to myself, please send me
your illustrated booklet on home development at Avenel
Park, j..
INAME
STREET AND NUMBER
MAIL IT NOW.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-19

There is 4 fireplace i'm the din E
ing room Of this model home
plan, furnished the Evening
News by the Curtis Service Blu
reau of Clinton, la.
There are sever rooms in this
captivating little house, although
it doesn't look it, and they are lar
ger than average rooms, at that.
The most important one-the living
rooms IL feet by 90 feet and oc-
cupies an entire end of the first floor
so hat its grouped easements cap
ture sunshine from three sides.
This room follows the English
tradition in its panelled walls. Ma
chine production places wall panel
ling within the reach of the builder
of even a modest cottage. The Eliza
hethan type, such as is used in this
little home. may be called the STAN
card English panelling.
Plenty of Wall Space
In the middle of the outside wall
Of this room. the simple fireplace.
with panelling for its over-piece. is
thanked by pairs of easements. A
long wall-space opposite invites
piano or davenport. The far end
of the room consists of two perma-
mem bookcases, with a built-in seat
connecting them, under the case
ments.
The same excellent planning is
evidenced in every room in the
house. There is the desirable YES
Thule. the indispensable coat closet:
the main stair hall, accessible from
the kitchen directly. and commune
eating by means of French doors
with the living room on one side
and the dining room on the other.
h dining room has a front loca-
ton, with groups of easements on
two sides. It's pleasing shape-a
long rectangle with all four orner
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-19

cut across, is due to built-in corner
china cupboards at each side of the
front pair of easements, a fireplace
in a third corner and the kitchen
door in the fourth.
Provides an Above
The cutting off of this fourth cor
ner makes = little alcove between
kitchen and dining room that serves
the same purpose as a pantry in
eliminating noises and odors. One
of the built-in dressers is in this To-
equally convenient to kitchen
and dining room.
There is an ironing board in a wall
cabinet among the kitchen conven-
fences, also. and besides ample space
for sink, drainboard. range, boiler
and workable, a folding br 1akfast
table might be included. Only a
cased opening separates the kitchen
from the rear entry, an excellent
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19
TODAY'S EVENTS

General Pershing is to he given an
official reception today by the city
council OF Paris.
Tho general convention OF the Uni
versal church will begin its sessions
today in Detroit.
DR.. Richard Strauss. eminent Ger
man musical conductor and composer.
sails for New York today to begin an
American concert tour.
bronco equestrian statue of
General Stonewall Jackson. given to
Charlottesville, Va. by Paul c.. Nc
1ntire OF New York, Is TO be unveiled
today.
President Harding has promised to
speak at William and Mary College
today at the formal installation of Or.
]. a. C. Chandler as president of tho
college.
A bust Of Cardinal Mercier. which
has bccn presented to New York Uni
versity by committee Of Americans
and Belgians. is to he unveiled today
by the Belgian Ambassador to the
United States.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19
FASHION hint

In accordance to the request al
many readers The Chleftain has rs.
sumed tho fashion service which
proved SO popular. We have made ar
rangements with the Beauty Pattern
company OF New York to supply the
patterns to our readers and to run in
The Chicftain illustrations OF the lat
est and most convenient styles. These
are OF special interest and advantage
to the home dressmaker. Orders for
these patterns may be sent direct to
The Chieftajn office, but the patterns
will be sent from the pattern COM
pany direct to the person ordering
them
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19

A BARGAIN on Claremont.
Just think Il 1t. Only $1100.
with terms easy. 1t is 3-room
frame with good sleeping porch.
Has good lawn and plenty Of
shade trees.
GARAGE FOR four cars.
Good returns on renting gar
age space. Lot 50x125. One
block from car line.
$500 CASH BALANCE easy
$21o0 buys a 5-room frame on
Cypress. Has bath and good
basement. Good coal house,
lawn, and shade trees. Walks
on both sides OF the house. One
block from car line.
NORTH SIDE, Elizabeth
Street, North Dundee, modern
except heat. good basement,
hard wood floors throughout.
Lot 50Hl20. One block from car
line. Close to grade school.
Five room frame. $3.50.
THOMAS J. DOwNEN
Phone 1854 322 Thatcher Bldg.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19
Where 1t Started
MAKING ONES MARK

MAKING ONE'S MARK
Copyright 1921 by The Wheeler Syndi-
cate, Incl
The custom Of having people who
cannot write sign papers with An x
originated in tho ancient custom of
making kings and mobiles add a crosa
TO their signatures in token that what
they signed was true on their faiths
as Christians. Signing" paper
meant to make the Sign" Of the cross.
not the writing of the name. B7nce
the marking OF cross on q paper
signs" H. .,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19

HAVE your furniture repaired.
Phone s494-W. 6th and Summit
HOT air furnaces cleaning and re-
pairing and tin work, estimate given.
Call or write 1904 East Fourth.
FOR SALE-PIANOS ~
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19
FOR SALE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FOR sALE--An old Violin, made by
J, -.ote in Nantes. France. Price. very
reasonsble can he seen at Scotta
School of Music. Santa Fe and sth
81. sets.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19
Classified Advertising

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES
&c per line each insertion.
Counting six average words to the line.
Cash payment with order on or pre-
sentation of bill.
This rate is flat, regardless Of the num-
Der of lines used or the number Of
repetitions of any id.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19

A PERMANENT POSITION is open
to two ambitious honest men who
wish to better their position in life,
with a rapid-growing company You
will be quickly promoted to an execu-
tive position II you make good. Apply
at oncc at a04 Central Block. Pueblo
Colo.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19

You admired the wonderful bloom
of peonies. tulips and hyacinth last
spring. Plant them now for bloom in
May and June, next and for many
years tn como. We have splendid
stock OF peonies and our own impor-
tation of tulip and hyacinth bulbs
from Holland at very reasonable
prices. delivery free. Nothing better
to plant on cemetery lot or grave. We
take your order and do the planting.
Phone S2a w. or call at
ROSELAWN NURSERY
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19
BUSINESS CHANCES

FOR SALE-Two lots and large gar
age, $3.50. 2213 Spruce Add. Box
3o-A r. r. 2.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19

FOR sALE-De Laval separator, siz
u. like new. X. Y. Ranch, Beulah
way.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19

ROYAL HOTEL. rcmodeled. steam
heat. board. rooms. $3.50 week. 3l5
Victoria avenue.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-19
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
FOR SALE n
IMPROVED CITY REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE n
IMPROVED CITY REAL ESTATE
NORTH SIDE HOME

NORTH SIDE HOME
7oom
both outside inside garden
$4,000 $4,000 Only
600 Considering the nghborod
ucoI of homethis BARGAIN. Place
THE HUSTLERS REALTY co.
Fhonc 1123J. Exclusive Agents Phone 1854
The Washington herald., 1921-04-22
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

Eggs-Nearby. &c; Southern, CSC;
average receipts. 2sc.
Butter-Print Tic: creamery. ex-
ira, esa6sc-
Poultry-Alive: Roosters. 1oaz1c:
turkeys, 35a4oc; spring chickens.
soc; White Leghorns. 75c; hens,
SIS; keats. 75c; dressed fowls,
s5a3sc; turkeys, 43a4sc; roosters,
s2a23c. ..
Calves-No. 1, 81.
Green Fruits-Apples, per basket.
75cas2.0o. western, per box. s3.ooa
$50; apples, per bbl. s3.00a
500; pineapples. s5.ooa6.5o; caIifor-
mia oranges. sL0oas.oo; California
lemons, per box. s3.60a4.50; grape
fruit. pe. crate. s4.5oa5.00: Florida
oranges, s4.5oas5.25.
vegetables-Potato nearby, per
bbl- $1.75a2.00: Northern. per sack.
81 25a2.5o; string beans, per basket.
Florida. s3.5oass.o0; new cabbage.
s2.00a3.oo per It; beets, Florida, pGr
crate, s2.50a3.00: lettuce, romaine,
per crate. s1.5oa2.00; Florida. crate.
ss.00a3.5o; peppers. per crate. s4.0oa
500; cymlings crate. s5.00a6.00;
eggplant, per crate. S3-50a5-00: on-
ions. per sack. s1.25a1.75: spinach.
per bbl. s2.0Oa2-5o; Florida toma-
Toes. per crate. S4,00a5.50: sweet po-
toes. per crate, s4.00a6.50: sweet po-
yams. s3.50a5.o0; Brussels sprouts.
i5a25c: Florida celery, per crate,
s3.50a4.00; bunch celery. s1.00a1.25:
peas. per basket. s3.ooas.oo.