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THE RULERS OF THE FUTURE.

Z 49,, ,,..:u 50 -,
President Harding recently received large delegation OF stu
dents representing colleges throughout the country Ihey
came in the that has for its purpose the tram
ING of young that they take active part IN
rbc affairs Harding keeny alive to the significance OF
ne visit He impressed that should
himself work with only selfish ends in view but
rather should equip play his part the affairs of govern
ment.
The United States rests with the rising generation
if it's members approach their tasks citizens
with enthusiasm and intelligence Disaster will if the young
peope of think only Of their individual interests III the
before Them country would he dangerous straits the
students in orr colleges weer accept advice recently rendered
class at Georgetown ersy Washington by Senator Walsh
of Massachusetts, told his audience that they wanted
in life they should steer clear OF public career
Fortunately promulgated by Mr. Walsh has not found
wide favor but growing realization OF the or
lance of public and of the necessity OF preparing
young people for it.
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be spent in 1922 in the South under
Federal, state and county supervision.

| oo spent III IS-- III INC oou'h uhuSA
Federal, state and county supervision.
The value of exports through South
ern ports for the fiscal year 1921 was
| over s2,294, $4,000, or more than a
| third of the value of the total exports
of the United States, and s5l9,205.00
more than the total value Of the ex-
ports of the United States In 1910.
National bank resources in the
United States in 1900 were s5,04S,000,-
900, while the South in 1920 had re-
sources of s4,6ISOO0, 900; deposits in
national banks in the United States in
1900 amounted to $3.50, 100000, while
the South had deposits in national
banks in 1920 of s2,666,O00,O0. Other
bank deposits Estate, savings, private,
etc. in the South in 1920 were s3,441.-
900 900, compared with s4,40O,O00. the
amount OF deposits in all banks, ex-
cepting national banks, in the rest OF
the country outside OF the South in
1900.
The South is spending on public
schools over O4,225,0O0, which Is
about five per cent. less than the
whole country spent in 1900, and S24,-
900 900 more than the rest Of the coun-
try outside OF the South spent at that
time.
The estimated true wealth OF the
United States in 1880 was about s43.-
100000, while the estimated true
wealth Of the South in 1920 was APP
proximately $4,000, 100000, or prob
ably double the wealth OF the whole
country forty years ago.
This array of facts DON the South's
economic development outlines the
possibilities Of this region Of marvel
Gus resources and chievements as
field worthy of cultivation by the bust
ness men Of the nation. Like charity,
the upbuilding of business begins at
home. These facts and many more OF
equal Importance were taken from
the Blue Book OF Southern Progress,
which has just been issued by the
Manufacturers Record.
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FoRD's PHILANTHROPY

The American people slowly finding out what sort Of
came breaking United States Senate from Michigan
Mr. Ford wit he millions he has made Of the American people,
bought controlling railroad and hen he did
of the could undertook the road
company controlled absolutely by members Of his family
Nny stockholders brought INDUCTION suit alleging that this
freeze The Interstate Commerce Commission
had the under investigation but Ford abandoned the project
and the proceeding dismissed So far personal efforts Of
Edse whole
1ion might have been frozen during the Mr. Ford
got his candidacy than he could get
again.
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OPoAoSAoh 1lS
Manufactures:
Capital 1895
Products, value ... 2105
Power used, horsepower ,.. $3.50
Mines. Quarries, and Wells:
Capltal .................. 246.2
Mineral products, value ..... 518.3
Power used, horsepower 49,. 1896
Farm property, value ........ s79
Farm products, value ...... 5O.7
Highway expenditures 1850
Railroad mileage ............ So
Exports, value ................. 2S7.6
Deposits, National banks ...... 1865
Deposits. all other banks 1852
Public school expenditures go. 213.5
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1880. The South is now consuming in
its own cotton factories more than SO
per cent. of the cotton taken by Amer
lean mills.
The value of the mineral products
of the South in 1920 was s2,2S5, 1886, 900
This was about $295, 100000 more than
the total for the whole country as late
as 1910, and over S1,91S,000,000 more
than the total TO rthe United States in
1880. The South has nearly one-third
of the mines and quarries Of the coun-
try. This section has increased the
number of its mines and quarries
since since 1910, while the rest Of the
country outside of the South had a
decrease.
The Seth has the largest natural
gas field in the world. The South pro-
duces about three-fourth of the
worlds sulphur.
The South has over half of the oil
reserves of the country land is now
producing 81 per cent Of the country's
petroleum supply. The number of
petroleum and natural gas wells in
the South has increased since the 1910
census by 1876 per cent, while the in
crease nthe rest Of the country out
side of the South was but "a per cent
The South has over third of the
coal area Of the country. In 1920 the
South produced about 26 per cent. of
the country's coal which was 9S,OOO,-
900 tons more than the output of the
whole country in 1880.
The South's iron resources are in
keeping with its coal reserves.
The South is produing about so per-
cent. of the country's lumber and has
about 40 per cent. of the forest area
and about quarter of tn standing
timber of the United States.
Development of water power in the
South up to 1920 amounted to 2,249,6OO
horsepower, an increase of 1,257,659
horsepower since 1908. The maximum
undeveloped water power of the South
is estimated at over 100000 horse
power.
Construction contracts awarded in
the South last year amounted to more
than $4OO,0O0O00, while during the
lear preliminary announcements in
GLIDING contemplated construction
projects involved an expenditure Of
nearly 100000. These figures
were compiled from the news items
published from week to week by the
Record.
The Debated value Of the South's
agricultural products is about $5,O00,-
100000 and though this is over $4,000
100000 less than the 1919 value Of ag-
products in the South, 1t is
nearly two-and-a-abalf times the
value Of the agricultural products of
the country in 1880 The South on
about SO per cent. Of the total farm
acreage Of the country produced over
Al per cent of the country's crop val
ues in 1920. The value oof Southern
farm property in 1920 was s21,669,- |
$4,000, or s1,259. 100000 more than
The value Of all farm property in the
United States In 1880,
The South in 1920 spent $224,1S0,0 900
Tor commercial fertilizers. or nearly
vice as much as the whole country
'pent In 1910.
Tho South's s1,1s9 miles Of railroad
nearly equals the railroad mileage re-
ported for the while country IN 1880.
The South spent on highway i'm
through state highway de-
$3.50. 900. 900 In 1921. and II
10 estimated that over $500, 1000 will
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THE TELEPHONE

am telephone When am not broke am in the hands of a
receiver. have mouhpiece but unlike it.
Fellows to make dates with girls and break said
dates Husbands call up their call their
husbands down any where hut sometimes tie
company and takes out bee hut often buzz
in your ear and while do jew by, on get rrg J.
Whether do things not lot people nail the wall and
like music get all the popular airs and popular
hot ar--Rogersvie Herald.
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NOTICE
Meeting Of the Supervisors Of Taxes
For the Civ Of NavSyIIlo

meeting OF the Supervisors Of Taxes
For the City Of Mays'llle
Kentucky.
To the Tax Papers Of the city OF
Maysville:
Notice is hereby givon that the
Board Of Supervisors OF taxes for tho
city OF Maysyille. Ky, will meet in
the Office OF the Mayor In the Council
Chamber In Court street on
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1922,
and will continue in session for
period not to exceed two weeks there
after for the purpose OF hearing COM
plants from any taxpayer and to
diminish or increase the value OF any
property thereof
j. II. SAMUEL, Mayor,
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throughout the Near East who
L owe their lives to America
still look to US for their food and
shelter, according to Mrs. Florence
Spencer Duryea, Director of the
Women's Organizations of the
Near East Relief. Mrs Duryea
was 4 member OF the Commission
which has just returned to this
country after a two months inves-
t;8ation of conditions in the Levant.
They look to us, for they have
NO one else to look to" Mrs. Dur
yea declares. I'VE have been car
ing for them during the long year.
of warfare, which has not yet ceas-
ed in the Near East, and we must
continue while the present need
exists.
Though much of our work has
been done and it will require just
little more effort to complete the
task. the situation this year makes
immediate and effective action nee
essay. Due to invasion and dis
tufbed political conditions an addi-
tiooal burden has been thrown upon
a. especially IN Armenia, where
there are thousands of little tots
facing 4 dreadful death unless we
answer their appeal
II saw hundreds of children, 50
thin and weak from under -nourish-
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mean Il for street cars.
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ment that they could hardly drag
themselves along the ground, crying
fer something to eat at the gates of
Near East Relief orphanages in
Alexandropol and Erivan. The in
situations are already overcrowded,
and unless additional facilities are
provided, no more can be admitted.
This means a situation so horri-
bic that l hate to think Of it, for
winter is coming. and winter in
Transcaucasia is bitterly cold and
the starvation and disease that is
now carrying off scores every day
will grow worse.
IF more American women could
only see the sights that l saw, of
babies dying IN their mothers
arms; of youngsters who sill need
mothers care scratching in refuse
Tor morsel of something to eat;
of others so shriveie1 up from
starvation that they more fesem-
bled mummies from some ancient
Egyptian tomb than anything hui
man; if they could only see these
sights, and worse, ! know they
would see that America did not
forsake "a task that up to this time
has been so wonderfully DONE
Mrs. Duryea was the only woman
member of the Commission to visit
Transcaucasia, where she was the
guest of the various LOCAL govern
ments.
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BUSY

The grand Jury has returned Ito true bills mp Saturday ed
still at work most Of these indictments for violations
cnor law,-Laurel County Sun,
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Assessed value taxable property 1929
The South with 36,307,OOO people
and 945,00O square miles of land, has
about one-third of the population and
area of the United States.
According to the last census, the
South has about 20 per cent. of the
number Of manufacturing establish
ments Capitalized at more than $500
and excluding hand and building
trades and neighborhoed industries)
in the United States. The capital in
vested in these plants amounts to
more than $685., $4,000 and the value
OF their products is more than $685.
114.oOO. They give employment to
more than 100000 people. The
amount Of capital invested in South
ern factories In 1919 was nedrly three
times the amount of capital invested
in manufacturing In the whole coun-
try In 1880, and within 10 per cent.
OF the capital invested In manufac-
lures In the rest OF thte country out
side Of the South In 1900. Tho South
purchased over 5000. $4,000 worth OF
materials for its factories In 1919. Tho
amount OF capital invested In cotton
factories alone In the South IL over
ss37.s70.0 900. which IL more than four
times tthe amount OF capital invested
IN cotton mills IN the whole country In
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-04-03
THE MIGHTY EMPIRE
OF THE SOUTH IS
GROWING RAPIDLY
Relation Of the Rapid Strides Being
Made in the Southland to the
Cubuildlng of Our
Great Nation.

Much has been said in business and
political circles about the develop
ment of foreign trade. But are we not
becoming a little too obsessed with
the idea that our future depends on
getting the Observation-Disclosures of
trade when we have abundant grass in
our own pasture? Let us trun our
thoughts to the proper development Of
our own country. In the South we
have a mighty empire that is paying
q hundredfold and more toward the
country's material advancement
Every dollar spent or invested in the
South remains in the United States
and adds to the wealth and prosperity
OF the whole country, both employee
and employer benefiting, enlarging
the marts ftrade and creating an
ever increasing prosperity to the en-
r1chment of the producers of the
North and West.
In the following tersely presented
Facts Of the Souths development dur
ing the last decade are indications of
the magnitude of the buying power of
this section:
Ten years of southern development
showing PERCENTAGE of growth since
1910:
Dr~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-31
THE TRUTH ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA.

'#I HE Business and Professional Womens Con-
~ fvention here this week evidence of one
fixed Intention and that is determination to put
the of West Virginia the right light before
criticizng and carpingiy unjust outside public
NO faction in West Virginia is any alive
the bIight which the state has suffered in the
past two three years than the business women
Living in the industrial world of West Virginia
they $keenly alive to the effect of the injurious
%propaganda that has been circulated unscrupul
8ousy in the bitter industrial fight between the
sUnited Mine Workers and union capital. It
was the declared intention of the bunch of live
wires here for the conference put the real Wet
Virginia on the map, and to tell the world few
sound truths about the state and its wonderful
wealth and desirability.
ss$This$ organization has in preparation booklet
which will be entitled The Voice of West Vir-
&ginia'f and fromsthe discussion in the convention
8it#is@going speak loudly enough to be heard
above all the big black headlines the eastern
press. and to call strongly enough per-
ssons#from everywhere to the great promise and
POSSIBILITY offered within the the state
S8E3The women stated with pride in the convention
that their booklet was we'll the way prepara-
ton before the West Virginia Publishers Associa-
ton raised the alarm for the right kind boosting
publicity for the state. The them to it,
and their material was already being assembled
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-31
Z-WEDNEspAY EVENING, MAY s1, See.
QUESTION.

s#(-SIAN a more sound prosperity be built upon
~ large production and moderate prices or upon
limited production and high prices? Can a SOUND
pros peritySbe built at all upon a basis of limited
production the resultant excessive cost to the
d consumer? The United States is showing every
e evidence OF business revival. Manufacturers and
industrial leaders almost unanimous in their
Il assent to this. Fairmont numerous Industries
n and factories running almost capacity ana the
entire country is setting about to climb out of the
slump that has been long and discouragins. but
the general basis erected under the mounting bust
mess activity is limited production and high prices
and there is ample to believe that solid and
lasting prosperity cannot be counted upon so long
sc as 1abor5or: capital cling to this theory.
XIII The Outlook has words say under the
caption THE Inscrutabe. Future that strips the
husksof the existing business program and gets at
Ethereal heart of the matter. These are the
advanced, "As general business revival
all that can be said is that we have 1100O0,00O
people the United States, but few of whom are
working at anything like capacity. Most of them
produce more, and thereby increase their pur-
sSchasing power Business the distribution of
goods and it is increased by enlargement of pro-
s#duction low prices rather than by reduced pro
n ductions at high prices. The continuous introduce
tonaot labor saving machines to some extent of
sets present unwillingness of most Americans
work capacity. but, while the volume OF
money changing hands may be increased by ad-
sFancIng prices, the value of goods produced and
Consumed Il OF business. win be increased only by
u harder5work.@ .a
revival business is not, therefore. to be
expected unless men become willing work hard
Ser.sAIanyf are ioafng because by working part
time*theyT make enough to live all the
stirne,.sand "a reduction in wages would seem to be
thes onycure for the present aziness and frvolity
aIf America is to really prosperous and happy.
we must work harder, take fewer holidays, and
play less
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-31

Miss liz ura#T ennant and the next
Miss Harriet Hoggs now IA rs.sg III n.
Il Morgan, al teachers in ne! 10 10
cal high school, and last MISS
Mary Weekly, teacher In the
grade sch DOL
Everett Jones and Eleanor
Stewart were visiting FRIENDS IN
Mannin gton Sunday. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore OF
Fairview were guests OF MIS-.
Matilda Davis here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Cooper and
children notored TO Morgantown
Tuesday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin has been
visiting her son, /. II. Martin, near
Ladies Aid VIII Meet.
The Ladies Aid OF the Southern
Methodist Church will hold It's
monthly business meeting at 7-3o
O'Clock this evening at the church.
Following the business session. a
social hour will be enjoyed. The
hostesses will he Mrs. L. N Whit
latch, Mrs. Eliza Rinehart and Mss
Hattie Thompson.
Billy Sprinsston Injured.
Billy Springston, small boy.
was kicked in the face by horse
Monday and severely injured. 1t
is said the boy was riding on
coaster wagon and ran too near the
horses heels. DR.. ]. J. jenkins
was called and dressed the wounds
and the last reports he vas doin:-
nicely.
Personals
Fred Burnett of Shinnston was
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ton, signed by practically every
citizen of Hoult, was sent to Major
Bell, however. urging that Mr.. Hail
be retained despite the ruling Per
sonal letters were also sent to me
offer by prominent residents. ex-
planning why the people OF Hou!t
desired the 1ockman to remain.
Persons in Fairmont We're called
upon to take up the fight. and both
senators and congressman at
Washington We're pressed into ser
vice. AS result. Major Bell made
a personal trip TO Hoult and re-
scinded the order. Needless to say.
the major has won for himself a
warm spot in the hearts of the resi-
dents of FIoult and at the same
time Mr., Hall has ben honored !ni
way far more to be envied THAR
encomium OF man.
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so,n1uSIsM CRIES TO CAPITALISM.

ssTE there are any communists left in the United
States, they should find convincing refuta-
of their theories in the appeal of communistc
Russia loan of billion dollars from CAPT
taIistic nation declares the Republican Publicity
Association, through its president. Hon Jonathan
Bourne Jr- "If communism must turn to CAPT
talisn for relief, what basis there be for com
munism?
1T will be said of course that Russia's condi-
ton is to the war, but the fact is that her
desperate condition today is chiefly due to the
cessation production naturally incident to the
overthrow of all the fundamental principles Of
Hbcrty-assurance OF personal liberty and the
rights Of property. No one in Russia is producing
materially than he needs for the support of
himself and family for he knows that the surplus
would certainly be conhscated by she Lenn re-
gime, which boasts that it has 'nationalized
property
Russia has latent natural resources approx-
mately equal if not in excess OF those of the
United States. Its people. as r1le are hard
working thrifty Undoubtedly they were OPP
pressed under the monarchy but their plight in
the former period was never SO bad as it is today
The people have greater voice in their govern
ment than they had under the Gear, they are less
secure in the possession Of their homes they have
less encouragement to work and save
This is not saying that Russia should back
to the monarchical form of government, but
rather, that there can be no hope under con-
tinuation OF the communistic regime. What Rus
STA s form government shall be, is for the Rus
sian people say. 1t is incredible that they
admin straton. However. that may be, the right
people of Russia to determine their own
form of government and its principles is no
stronger the right OF the people Of other gov
ernments to determine what dealings/ they shall
have with Russia.
The comfort and happiness of nation like
the comfort and happiness of an individual. must
always depend in part upon production OF a sur
plus which afford guarantee against suffering in
a period of misfortune. There must also be an
accumulation savings which be invested in
larger means of production, including not only
machinery, buildings, livestock, and mine develop,
ment, but transportation insurance. banking ser
vice, Accumulated savings constitute capital,
and communism is antagonistic to capital. Com
munsm has abolished capital in Russia. but, in the
need Russia turns capitalistic peoples
with demand for loan of their savings loan
a naton that boasts of its readiness to con-
fscate private property. -,Etes z"
The utter inconsistency of the position of the
Government and the utter hopelssness OF the
plea for loan where responsibility is denied,
ought to be evident to any communist in the
United States
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Bertoaa Braley's Poem
PICNICS

The seasons approaching when
people are broaching
The subject of picnics and such,
A form of excursion and outdoor
diversion
Which never thrilled me very
much.
I'm fond of the scenery,
Blue sky and greenery,
But food that's sardine-ery
Lures ME in vain
Sandwiches dreadable,
Bacon inedible.
Coffee incredible
Give me q pain.
love to go tramping the forests
and camping
In true aboriginal style;
But picknicking lunches-it's one
of my lunches,
Are only wearisone trial.
Good Lord, deliver US.
Bugs insectiverous,
Famjshed. omniverous
Gather in glee;
Butter gets sat upon.
Pie trcdden flat upon,
Shelters get fat upon
People like me!
The picnicking season robs some
folk Of reason
And makes them most terrible
bores.
who cut up fool capers and leave
cans and papers
And talk of the S-eea out-of-
doors!"
Though I'm gerGarious,
Picnickers various
Make no hilarious
Comrades, 1 say.
Yes, il you query me.
I'll add, "Oh, dearie me,
How picnics weary me,
Take 'em away!"
Copyright, 1929
At Pueblo. Col, a red racer snake
attacked an automobile, biting and
puncturing the tire.
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Fairmont had Memorial Day to excel
that OF yesterday. From sunrise sunset there
cloud to be seen in all the expanse of
the sky. A cool breeze kept circulating actively
enough o dispel the heat and the great crowd
that assembled in the city were comfortable and
content. Any out door affair scheduled for May
is always considerable risk. If possible a con-
venient roof is counted upon snd back ground
of umbrellas provided for the almost inevitable
rain. There great numbers OF old-fashioned
umbrellas yesterday borne by those who recalled
that it always rains Decoration Day and re-
fused be deuded by any quantity of sunshine. 1t
was a perfect day. perfect parade perfect event
from start finish 1t sincere, it i'm
pressive, it was digni6ed Altogether it was the
finest Memorial Day that Fairmont ever witnessed
and it should the example for all Memorial
Days of the future far the efforts of the
citizens are concerned