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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
SILK SHIRTS LOSE FAVOR.

PENNSYLVANIA wage carncrs have
learned the folly of investing their
money III silk shirts. and. according.
10 the reports received from official
OF The Treasury Savings Division in
that Stale, many Of those who were
spending their hard-carned cash for
luXurles are now buying Govern
.ment securities to be prepared for
the rainy day that eventually comes
to most of us. The State banking
commissioner reports that deposits
IN the State for the fiscal wear end
ing June 30, rs compared with the
previous year. show an increase of
s67, 100000. The increase in the
number of savers by 250,0OO indi
Gates clearly that the people are
turning from extravaganza to thrift.
do 10 any industrial center dur
ing the time when work was plenti-
tui and wages high, and you could
see the wage Garner dressed i'm the
the very best silk shirts and high
priced shoes. lie was by no means
cultivatlng the habit of thrift and
saving hut he was turning his mon
ey over 10 the man who was layinp
TOT hlnl-wanting TO sell him some.
thlng he did not need, and take adj
vantage OF his weakness and get mis-
money. The salvation of the labor
nrlnS man--and any one else for
'nat maltcr--iS to cultivate the habit
Oh thrift. To save and as soon as
possible direct the investment of his
savings. y program of this kind
would oul-ielch all contentious and
"Hi:u a stare foundation.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS-.

As a result of a conference Of
Democratic Senators recently held
in Washington, no binding agree
ment was reached and each mcIn-
Der, will therefore be free to vote
on the treaties with Germany, Aus
tria and Hungary as they may de-
sire. This means that there will be
no party opposition in the matter,
Of these treaties. Each individual
member will make such fight and
take such action as he may deem
wise. This is no doubt the part Of
wisdom as what the Republican
side desires will go through any
way and they should be responsible
for whatever action is taken.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
KENY0N'S PLAN.

In connection with the report Of
Inc Senate Committee on The dis
tHrDanccs in the West Virginia mine
Hr'dS to The Senate, it was announc-
yo that Chairman Kenyon will pro-
pose a plan for a Federal "suprelnc
court of industry" with dccrecs en-
!9Fcrd through public opinion and
through penal institutions.
Explaining his plan whereby he
De'lrvcS that capital and labor in
a,>irlai relations can be brought
III, ,a'o more harmonious relations,
,,A'irman Kenyon said that ii con-
Enip'atcd enactment of an indust-
!!ai code, defining unqucstioncd
tiHlts OF both sides. The code would
sahl rights Of collective bargain
n.y. peaceful picketing and immu-
AI" hon-union men from intcrfcr-
".rr. a fundamental of the plan
Snu S ITS only compulsion by statute,
%S"ator Su;,t!or Kenyon said, would be pro-
~ E0i,lon of strikes during periods
y, S,. investigation by the Federal tri-
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
BEFORE JUDGE MCCLINTIC,

a second suit identical with that
brought in Federal Court at Indian
apolis against the miners organiza-
ton has been instituted in Federal
Court at Huntington before Judge
McClintic. IT is sci for hearing Oct.
21st. The indianapolis hearing is
set for October 18th.
The decision TO enter suit in Fed
cral Court was arrived at after a
consideration Of the problems entail
cd by separate jurisdiction of courts
1t is stated that by entering suit in
The southern district of West Vir-
ginia, in whose jurisdiction the
mines in litigation are contained.
service on the defendants may be oh
taicd easier and more quickly than
would be possible if papers were is
sued only by the court Of Indianap-
lie
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
DEMOCRATS WIN.

Democrats regainrd control OF
lhr city administration in tho cleo
ton in Beckley last Tuesday. when
every candidate entered won out
over Republican opponents. The
maicritics averaged 325 votes, in a
poll of approximately 1900.
Two years ago, the Republicans,
after running second best for years,
succeeded in overcoming the Demo
cralic strength and put over a COM
pIr.' slate Of candidates. Tables
We turned, however, in this years
election, following a spirited cam
palsn. t.. Y. COttic Was returned il
winner for Mayor over the Rcpub-
ican nominee. l.. NJ. Dorsey, poll
ing S3l votes to Dorscy'S 525, ac-
co'dinS TO the unofficial returns.
Oiilcr Democrats elected were:
Thomas Lewis. for city treasurer;
Il. NJ. kilSorc,for recorder; and the
iolioWinG members to the city coun-
ell: J. A. Casio, Nj. j. Meadows, W.
j.. HIlfc. }. Il. Hollinsworth and IL.
II. ilarwood.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
HUMPHREYS ELECTROCUTED,

Milton Humphreys, born and rear
cd at Greenvilir. Monroe county,
Was accidentally clectrocutcd while
working on one of The battleships in
San Francisco Bay on Tuesday
Sept. 20, 1921. This was The sad
news that came TO his relatives at
Grecnvillc a short time after the oc-
currcncc. Mr.. Humphreys had been
working sin years for the Govern
nlcnt and had resided in San Fran
cisco for 10 years. He was the Sup
.crintcndcnt to force of men. Lik c
all his family. he was man of
bright mind--clcvcr, obliging and
useful. His old friends are truly
sorry TO learn Of his lifc's close
SO sudden and shocking. He was a
devoted husband and father and
adOred by his family. Mr.. Hum
phreys was 46 years of age. Sur
viving HIM are his wife, two chill
dren, two sistcrS-MrS. Madeline
Douglas, Of San Francisco, and Mrs.
T.. W. HenShaw, of Grccnville; and
80" brother, r. F.. +. Humphreys, of
Grccnvillc.
-HDDrDp W/f}r hmm
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
COTTON SHORT,

Further decline in the condition
of cotton during September result
ed in Il reduction of SOC. 900 bales in
The forecast of production issued
this week by the department of ag-
riculturc, which places the total
crop at G,537 900. equivalent 800
pound bales.
The growing season thiS year has
been the most disastrous on record,
the crop showing Il loss Of 1 $4,000
bales in prospective production dur
ing The months Of August and Sep
teDlbcr. The end of August found
The crop in the worst condition
ever recorded. while this weeks re-
port showed n continuation Of un-
favorable crop conditions being 1872
points below the worst previous
record.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
ALL EVIDENCE IN.

Levi took. commissioner appoin,
"a by The Supreme Court of tbt,
t:nIted StalcS to take testimony in
lhc Ohio-Pennsylvania-Wcst Vjr-
slnIa natural gas proceedings has
advised the Court that the TAKING oc
testimony had been completed in
inc case and submitted a report en-
Dodyins the testimony. No action
rs contemplated in the case until
the court has. gone over the tcsti-
.mony.
|, The case involves proceedings
Drought separately by the Statcs of
ONO and Pennsylvania TO prevent
west Virginia from enforcing u law
restricting export of natural ru,
from That Slate. The case is con.
sidcred of exceptional Importance
In its bearings upon industry in
pennsylvania and Ohio. Wcsl Vir.
sln'a contends the law is necessary
10 project its own industries.
rms case and its final disposol
VII be watched with interest by
West NirginianS
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
THIRD CONVENTION.

The greatest gathering Of World
War leaders and veterans since the
lntcrallied Victory celebration in
Paris. July ii. 1919. is expected nj
The third annual convention Of the
American Legion in Kansas City,
October 3lst to November 2nd.
The list Of distinguished guests
includes Marshal Foch, General
Pcrshins: Admiral David Beatty,
Commander of the British Fleet;
General ArnandO Diaz, commander
i'll chief of the armies of Italy, Lieut.
Gen. Baron jacques, head of the
Belgian army; Admiral William L.
Sims, and Maj. Gen. John a. Lejeuns
cOmmandant Of the United States
marine corps.
tentative acceptanccS have been
cccived from President Harding,
Lieut.. General Sir William Curric,
FORMER commander of the Canadian
corps i'll France; Vice-President
Coolidge; Samuel Gompers, Presi-
dent Of the American Federation of
Labor; Rear Admiral r. T.. Coontz:
Maj. Gen. Charles p. Mcnohcr; Brig.
General. William E.. Mitchell. the
commanding generals Of all Amcri-
can combat divisions in the World
War and 20 State Governors.
The first anual convention of the
Womcn's Auxiliary will be held at
the same time as the Legion Con
vention. This is expected to draw
more than 5000 women. There are
also annual reunions of the S9th an,i
3oth divisions and Il number OF min
or rcsimenial reunions.
twenty-five wcarerS Of the Con-
Srcssional Medal of Honor, the high
est American award for bravery.
will be guests of the citizens OF
Kansas City during the Convention.
Because Of the unusual guests and
the fare of cent Il mile granted BY
III railroads covering thoroughly
the strong Middle West Legion area,
The convention committee expects
from $4,000 to 100000 visitors. 1t
has laid plans to take care OF all
who come.
In conjunction with tho conven-
'tion, the Kansas City FLYING Club
Will stage a thrcc-day flying show
for $4,000 in cash prizes and cups.
The program will include night
bombing, parachute drops, trials for
the worlds altitude record and 4
number of races, eliminating in the
American Legion Derby. 15O-mile
race open to all makes OF planes.
a parade of more than 10000 LIE.
Sion members will be accompanied
by bands and drum corps sent by
posts in all paris Of the country.
The marchcrs, in uniform. will be
reviewed by the distinguished con-
vention visitors.
HonorS to the World War dead
will be rendered at dedication cerc-
monies on the site Of Kansas Ciliy'S
S2.000,000 Liberty Memorial.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
GRAND LODGE AT PARKERSBuRG.

The meeting of the Grand Lodge
Iof a. +. 4 \. Nj. of West Virginia.
Viii not be held at Fairmont, as an
ltlcipated, in November this wear.
Dut Will be nj Parkcrsburg, as an
nounccd by Capt. John Collins,
Grand Secretary. The reason for
the change is that the Grand Lodge
WI lay the corner stone of tic
West Virginia Masonic home on No
vembcr 10th, at ParkcrSburg, and il
Is desired to direct all masons TO
that place on this occasion.
The Masons of West Virginia have
IN contemplation Home for Dcsli-
lu'c AlasonS and their dcDcndants.
, That will be- credit TO the order in
the State and to tho fraternity
generally throughout the conutry. If
VIII be on tract of land adjacent
to the city limits and a well-consid-
ered building has been planned and
approved by the committee which
mas the matter in hand.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
LAST YEARS POPULATION.

Revised census figures, given out
at Washington place thc population
Of the country as of January /, 1920
at 105,710,62O, comprising 04,S20,-
915 whites, l0,463,t31 negroes. 2ll,-
i37 indians. 1000 Japanese aud
6l $3.50 Chinese.
The rate Of white increase for the
decade was lG per cent, against o.
3 per cent. for the decade 1gOO-10lO
The decline being explained by the
reduction Of immigration during The
war. The ralc Of negro increase,
which is unaffected by immigration
is far The lowest Of record. due tO
decreasing birth rate. y, The total
numerical increase Of GIi,2G%, near
~ lhrCc-fourlhs took piDcr in III"
North and West, only unc.fourlh Cf
the increase having been reported
from the South. which still has 81
per Ccnl. Of HE total ~",;N pol.3a-
ton.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
JUDGE GROSCUP DEAD.

,t VT, Hrosscup was well known in
d. d. rf' Grosscup, Of Charleston,
rna, r~, ON the steamship Caronia, en-
,Do'r r 10 Paris, France. where he
n, m"s 10 have been married to an A
ri hndI ican lady visiting there. The
NrnN Na,N VIII bc returned to the United
n"T ",TS ana will be buried at Ash
',1' w, ONO. his old home.
m.'' "I' "roscup was we'll known in
w,'F parts Of West Virginia. IIc
V V,a.I q lawyer Of note and was en-
&"yn +, ", III business with his brother
Of ii; h"'M Virginia. He spent much
h. h "I> M lime in New York City, where
C,' 'prcScntcd many business infer
Wi,h y, " 'nis State in their dealings
r T. !, Nrw York bankers. His broth
diI'',''H Paul Grosscup, was can
h '.'y Tor the Republican nomina-
Sl. .' "oHcrnor last year in This
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
ENGLAND D--IRELAND.

Lloyd George OF England and
iEanon dc Valera, of Ireland, have
arranged another meeting TO try to
Sct together on terms Of peace,
winch conference will be held in
London on the l1th inst. 1t looks
very much as this meeting NAV re-
isult In something satisfactory. Just
what may be worked Out vet re-
mains 10 be seen. 1t seems that thc
leaders of ireland are very much
pleased with the suggestions in
Lloyd Georges communication suu-
&cstin9 the meeting.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
DAVIS AND ELKINS.

Miss Helen VI. Clark, A. NJ. PHI.
H., ior The past few years i'm charge
OF eNtcnsioin work at The University
OF Kansas has taken up the work in
education at Davis and Elkins Col
icSc succeeding Miss Merrclls. re-
signed shortly before the session be-
gan. The work of the department
mas been handled by Professor Will
con and Mrs. Charles Baker. of Brv-
crly' since the opening of the ses-
SION The work has been handi-
capped in organization because of
!hlS vacancy, but Miss Clark will
iihd The most conflicts removed for
The second week.
DAVIS and Elkins College is one
among Inc best Church Schools i'm
'n' Hta'e and is to be congratulated
on securing the services of Miss
Clark.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
NATIONAL HOTEL BURNED.

The National Hotel in Washing
ton City burned early last Sunday
morning. This hotel was located on
Pennsylvania Avenue and at one
time was hotel of great import
ancc, but had long since become
one of second rate.
About three hundred people were
asleep when the fire broke out and
two arc known TO have lost their
lives.
In this hotel Henry Clay died and
Abram Lincoln frequently stopped
there.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
FRENCH SOLDIER RONORED,

General John J. Pershiny in Paris
france. Sunday October 2nd. paiu
iionor TO an unknown French sol
uicr OF The World War, under thc
Arch OF Triumph. The occasion
was the placing of the Congrcs>ion-
alMedal OF Honor on the grave of an
unknown French soldier, done I'M
uer act of Congress authorizing it.
IL was done in the presence of the
president of France, Il large numbcr
OF United States Troops selected
from the Army on the Rhine and
| frchch Troops. General Pcrshinu
STOOD before the tomb in salute ro,:
several minutes and then said:
I'm the name of the President and
oi the people Of the United States,
aS token of our perpetual belief
IN the righteousness of the cause
lor which you died, and as a mark
Oh respect and admiration to yo,,
ana TO your countrylnen, place
ms Congressional Medal Of Honor
upon your tomb"
salute You in your noble life
ana IN your tragic death. You have
left TO the world an immortal sym-
Dol OF devotion 10 the highest ideals
OF mankind. Your valor OH many
ncldS Will ever remain an insDira-
tlon TO living mothers who wecp
over your graves as they recall
inc heroism Of their own brave sons
Your allied comrades remember
with deep emotion how YOU cheer
ca them as YOU fell. They praise
your gallant deeds while they re-
new their VOWS Of allegiance 10 the
principles for which you fought.
Dear friend, your battle is over.
You sleep quietly amid the noisy
lraiiic OF great city. For YOU. the
victory is won. You gave YOUR Iast
drop OF lifc's blood for liberty and
In the glorious sacrifice of your
youth was born the hope of those
YOU left behind. In YOUR heart
mere is malice toward none, but
CHARITY for all. 1t is this spirit and
this alone which will establish con-
1idcnce among nations.
You fought againts the calamity
OF war, but your work will not be
completed until the burdens which
the preparations for war imposes
arc lifted from the shoulders of all
peoples. You gave your all for
peace, but your gift will be barren
unless a generous spirit of unSellish-
ness and cooperation arises to take
place Of haired. Unknown soldier.
10 you Of whom thousands of moth
crs ask is il my son?' to your tomb.
which is for France the altar Of the
country. ! bring the love and afrec-
ton of the American soldiers who
fought beside You and the valiant
soldiers of France"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
PROHIBITION COMMISSIONER,

W. Il. Brown. of SummcrsviIlc.
Nicholas county, has been named by
Governor Morgan as the new Proni-
billion Commissioners. Formerly lhc
duties were performed through The
Tax commissioners Office. bu, thc
last Legislature created the Office Of
frohlbltion Commissioners. To com
ply with the provision the Governor
has applnicd Mr.. Brown. lie is
lawyer, member of The firm,
Brown. Wolvcrton and Ayrcs. The
position pays $5,000.00 per wear.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
SUMMERS COUNTY FAIR.

The Summers County Fair opened
at Hinton IaSl Tuesday. II has for
IFS purpose the exhibition of cattle
and other farm products OF SuIn-
mcrs County and is Il worthy under
taking by the progressive people Of
that county.
AT about this time Hinton is so
years old. Summers County having
been formed from portions of Mon
roc, Mercer and Grcenbricr by act
Of the LcgiSlature in 1873.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
EASTERN STARS MEET.

The 18th Annual Session Of the
Grand Order Of the Eastern Star is
in session at Charleston this week.
This order is made uD Of the wives
mothers, sisters, daughters and wild.
ows OF Master Masons, and Master
MaSonS themselves. There are S5
subordinate lodges Of this com
mcndable order in The State and jlS
membership is rapidly Increasing.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
SELLING BONDS,

W. S. Johnson, State Treasurer.
has been in New York City making
arrangements for the transfer Of the
%l5.OOO,OOO State Road Bonds TO the
group Of bankers and brokers rep
resented by Watkins & Co., who NO
gotialcd for the bonds last week.
When this sale is conSumnatcd
and the funds arc available. there
should be employment for hun
drcdS Of men through the State and
road building go forward aS ncvc!
before.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-10-07
LIBERTIES CLIMBING UPWARD,

Quotations from New N0rk's fl
uaucial ccnlcrS during ihc pas;
week show a steady rise in all bonds
particularly noticeable in Liberty
Bonds which have been steadily
mounting for the past two weeks.
Liberties and NicI"ry's are n"w in
greater demand lH3n FOR ETry
months.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-05
The Allied UItin1at1171

The United States being longer world power the allied
nations settling the German reparaon issue to suit
themselves without consulting America Germany having
relied for support the Harding administration In
evadng her obligations finds that while the United States
has denate foreign policy America has not become pro-
German overnight by change of administration and will
not interfere in behalf of Germany.
The allied utmatum issued to Germany summons her to
reply caegorcay by May IL at the latest whether she will
perform her unfuIfled obligations under the treaty of
Versailles primarily to the payment OF reparaons to
allied powers. Should Germany fail to comply the occupa-
ton Of the Ruhr valley will begin and other military and
be taken Meanwhile necessary premnaries
for the occupation continue In other words force is the
only power Germany respects understands force will be
Forthcoming.
Practically none of Germany treaty obligations have been
fulfilled There has been systematic evasion Of disarmament
refusal to pay reparatons posponement of trials of
criminals etc. ETC. There has been attempt at honest
fufiment of agreements This is because the allies
dealing with the old morally bankrupt Germany, that
regarded treaties of to bring world
and installed frghtul regime of scientific savagry to
accomplish her purpose Of conquest
Germany using her to subsidze her industries
and regain her commercial supremacy by underseng the
Wordthe government dvertng money due the allies for
this purpose and pleading poverty Already much progress
has been made at the expense of allied countries She
intention of paying for the devastation she has caused
unless compelled to- and it is up to the allies compu
sion Ruhr basin industrial region containing the coal
and iron mines and industries will be held security for
German debts
Of the owing by Germany under the treaty Or
advanced to her by the allies Germany paid nothing
money and 100000 marks in materials If she should pay
the entire bill of reparations she would only pay small
fraction of the loss and destruction she wrought allied
nations.
The real trouble with Germany be that because
the allies signed the amistice instead of carrying the
into Germany Germans have pepeuated myth that the
draw and that Germany was unwhpt and hence
the refusal to comply with the peace imposed upon van
quished by the victors.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-05
Riverman Falls
From Logs and
browns, Report

Independence. Or. May s.
While engaged in floating logs
down the Luckiamute river at
Suver Tuesday afternoon, Lester
Goodwin, 2l years. is supposed TO
have ben drowned under a raft.
The body had not been found this
morning, although a diligent
search had been made and a wire
netting stretched across the river
at its junction with the William
ette river.
Goodwin was the only person on
the raft and his fellow workers,
who were on the shore engaged In
keeping the logs off the bank. did
not see him when he fell In. The
men had talked with him a few
moments before his disappearance
was discovered. Goodwin was we'll
known In this part Of the country
and recognized as a good swim
mer, but OF late he had been suf-
fering from rheumatism. Il Is be-
lieved that he was carried under
the raft by the current. His
mother, six sisters and two broth
ers reside near Albany.