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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
LAST ARE HERE.

Arrival of the last of Americas
1000 war dead was commemorate
Id in Brooklyn Sunday. One body
[hat of Private Charles W. Graves, Of
Rome, Ga., syInbolized, for the ii ime,
b:s bodies of the 1,065 soldiers
which were returned from France
|ast week on the United States troop
|hip Cambria. Amid the hushicd
EaStness Of an army pier, his 1864
|ilcnt comrades, in long, unbrokcn
(anks Of flag drapped caskets, main
Elinrd thc bivouac of the dead,
|shilc sorrowing thousands Of high
nd low degree paid the last re-
pect OF Il grateful nation. The body
i private Graves had been chosen
b receive the hol,ors of the day be-
ause he, of the 1865 aboard the
roop<hip was the last to be taken
rom the chold and placed on his
ativc soil.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
FOOD PRICES.

According to figures made public
by the Department of Labor at Wash
ington the present ratio of the down
ward trend of food products would
reach the pre-war basis by 1925.
This finding is based on conditions
investigated iii Of the leading cities
of the country which cities are Sc
lected by reason Of their location so
as to include or cover the whole of
The United States.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
SPOILS SYSTEM,

The Civil Service system Of select
ing officials, which grew out of the
killing of President Garfield by a
disappointed office seeker, has been
practically thrown aside in Wash
in8ton and political appointments
are being made. Attorney General
Daugherty has come out in favor of
the spoils system and many rcmov-
ais have been made and many more
expected.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

On last Saturday night it was
flashed by wire from Baltimore to
Lcwisburg-"Henry Gilmer is
dead" AS the town awoke and the
news became known there was 4
void in the life of every one-bc-
cause Henry Gilmer was friend to
all; from the humblest man or wo-
man to the highest, both white and
cOlOrCd..
Mr.. Gilmer had been in bad health
for Il number Of years. He had long
been afflicted with diabetes, but
through the sheer force of an indom-
liable will, he overcame a severe at
tack, which he had about eight
years ago, and so far recovered
that he was able to be about his
work and was in apparent good
health. About month ago he be-
gan DO decline and those who were
close to him knew that he could not
last long, though he attended to
business up until last Friday. On
Monday, of last week, he appeared
before the Public Service Commits
sion, on Tuesday and Wednesday
he was attending to business before
the special session of the Circuit
Court. On the urgent advice of his
physic ian he consented to go TO the
hospital and started on Friday night
On the way, he passed into a state
of coma from which jh'c never re-
vived and died at johns Hopkins
Hospital at 1000 o'clock Saturday
night, April 1, 1922. He was accom-
panied to the hospital by fis son,
! Sam, where he was met by his SON
in-law, DR.. r. b. Whitaker, Of
PWliiiteville, \. c., and his daughter.
Miss lleta. His remains were brought
back to Lcwisburg Sunday night.
Mr.. Gilmcr was born lin Lewis
burg August 8, 1853. His father was
Samuel Alexander Bailey Gilmcr,
who. with the first Company that
left Greenbricr County, joined the
COnfederacy, and who was, also
editor of the LeUiSburg Chronicle.
His mother was Miss Sallie Callison,
4 daughter Of Colonel Elisha Cal
lisOn. He married Miss Bette Cab
bert, Of Lcwisburg. He is survived
by his wife and five children-Miss
Ileta, a trained nurse who mas spent
much of her time in Richmond, Bal
timorc and Washington; Mrs. II. p.
Whitaker, of Whitevlle, North Car
olina; First Lieutenant Samuel A.
Gilmcr, who saw overseas service
in the late war, now in business at
Huntington, w. Va, and Harry Gil
mor and BeSS, ,at home.
In young manhood Mr.. Gilmcr
taught school several years. He
studied law under the late Judge
Adam G.. Snyder; was admitted TO
the bar; forged to the front and
was recognized as one of the great
legal lights Of the State. He served
two terms as Prosecuting Attorney
of Greenbrier County. In the year
1904 he was nominated on the Demo
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
CALLS A HALT.

II is estimated that approximately
81 1000, ,O00, 900 worth of tax exempt
.ScuritieS have been already issued
by the Federal government and the
states, cities and other political sub
divisions Of the country. In the
judgemnt Of Representative Louis T.
McFadden of Pennsylvania, CHAIR
man Of the house banking and cur
rency committee it is high time to
call halt The flood Of taX-frec
securities ;!ic considers a gross yio-
lation of social Justice" in permit
ting the evasion Of taxation by
wealthy tax dodgers.
1t is estimated, said McFaddcn,
that more than $1,00O,O00,O00 OF
state and municipal tax-free securi-
ties were issued in 1920. In that
year, if these securitie we're held
by the wealthy whose federal in
come tax was 73 per cent of their
total income, the loss to the govern
ment was over S35,000,000, if the
Interest rate on these securities av-
|eraged per cent. McFadden, who
was formerly PRECEDENT of the Penn
|sylvania Banking Association and
who is recognized as one Of the fore
most financial experts in Congress,
lis seeking to have the constitution
amended So thai Congress would
have the power to taN the income
from securities isucd Dy the states
and their political subdivisions, and
the states would in turn be permit
ted to taX securities issued by the
federal government.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
APPOINTED MARSHALL.

Siegel Workman, of Madison,
Boone County, has been appointed
United States Deputy Marshall for
the Southern District, of West Vir-
ginia to succeed William Osborne.
Democrat, also Of Madison, Boone
County. Mr.. Workman is said to
be good man and brotiler-in-law
of Mr.. Osborne.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
IRISH WAR.

The contending factions in Ire
land are still at war. 1t looks as
though the government of the Irish
Ere State is having its hands full TO
Quell the movement which has a
large following and which is con-
tending for a republic. This seems
to be fight to the finish and just
what the final outcome may be
none know and if Judged by the
past it may take years to settle.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

Former Emperor Charles Of Aus
tria--Hungary is dead. He was at the
head Of this duel government dur
ing the world war and combined
with William, King Of Prussia, Emp.
of Germany To- conquer the world
in 1914. It was a combined move
to overthrow the great growing
spirit Of Democracy and 10 throw
the world back into autocracy.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
LLOYD GEORGE WINS.

BY a vote of 372 against 81 Lloyd
George was extended a vote of con-
fidence to The policies of his minis
tration Of the government of Great
Briton. This is regarded as a signal
victory and he continues at the head
OF the government. He is the only
war leader remaining at the head
of any government.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
VIOLENCE IN new YORK CITY.

'i'rch was record month for
Po'ehce in New York City. Thirty
E'el persons were murdered, ac-
Jung to records in the chief med
1" examiners Office. Among them
I 'lFec women one of whom was
PFo' ana two stabbed to death.
vi me 81 men slain, 80 were shot
Ct dubbed or blackjackcd and
], stabbed. Twenty-nine murders
e committed in Manhattan, the
FlcrS in BROOKLYN.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
STILL AT WORK.

The Winding Gulf coal field in Raj
eigh county is not affected by the
miners strike and it is reported that
the miners in that section are min
ing on full time.
There are about 1000 men in this
field and on Monday $500 were re-
ported to be at work.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
RICH IN TIMBER.

It is stated that Poland has more
than 3,5OO,OOO,0OO cubic feet of tim
ber and that it is available for the
markets of the world. Pine, spruce
and oak constitute the principal
kinds Of wood. 1t is said that Poland
timber resources alone are capable
of giving her great credit ability in
the commerce of the world.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
LADY POSTMASTER.

,',NS katherine Ruttencufcr has
" D'eh appointed Postmistress at
"'ISDurg, VIVA. She is said to
H. laoy Of rare business ability.
- 'he llrst lady to be appointed
Eca ""e charge of a first-class post
,' ~ under the present administra-
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
One and great cause of the un

One and a great cause of the un-
rest and crime in this country is
that we have gone business mad and
that too many Of our people have
moved to cities, to towns and to
places where they work for wages
and spend their earnings to pur-
chase food. We need more people
who are owners aud workers of
small farms.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

The many friends Of Prof A. C..
kimler and Mrs. KimIcr in West
Virginia will regret to know of the
lattcr'S death which occurred at
Wayncsboro, Virginia on March %,
1922. Prof. kimlcr was at one time
prominent in school work in West
virginia.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

This is the last week of The Billy
Sunday campaign in Charleston. AT
the close Of the meeting he will 90
to Philadelphia to deliver an ad-
dress III that city and from there to
his home at Winona Lake Indiana.
On Easter Sunday he will begin Il
meeting at Richmond, InGiana.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

1t is reliably stated that the Deo-
pie Of the United States spent in
1920 S750,0O0,000 for cosmetics. per
fumes and face powder. This is
90 per cent more than the total ell
dorsep 'nts for private colleges and
universities in the United States.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

William McKell, of Glen Jean has
rendered his resignation to Governor
Morgan as a member of the State
Capitol Building Commission. No
reason is given out except that per-
sonal BUSINESS demands his attention
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

From reports there is TO be a ma
ton wide building program for this
summer. 1t is said that at least 200
million dollars per month will so in
10 thc building enterprises OF the
season.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
CONCORD NORMAL

The Commencement exercises of
The Concord Normal School. Athens,
w. Va. vii be held June 2 to 9th in
elusive. The Alumni Banquet will be
held Oh June 5th and commence
mcnt proper will be the last thing
on the program, Tuesday morning,
June 9th.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

,h,; H. "' Wiles, Chairman of the
b,, sv service Commission of West
h ,"'', ~, who handed his resigna-
4, ~ hi. '',c "overnor some time ago,
Ill., "i> Job as of March 3Ist. Mr..
IN d - a Democrat and his place
IN "'oo'''ss be filed by a Repub-
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

Wild horses, in bands of 200 or
more, may be found in southern
Idaho, along the Snake River and
The more isolated sections of that
State.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

The interior of the historic prcsi-
dents house at the college of Will
lian and Mary were PARTLY Destroy
ed on the 3rd inst, by fire which is
believed to have been caused by
spontaneous combustion in cleaning
rags.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

g. pn'chcS from n. York state that
1 IMAM 1000 lawyers in tho coun-
a;% 'e volunteered their services
,cn,, :" maintaining the right of
sli,'> ana free speech to the
VII" miners Of the country.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

President Hardings living ex-
penSes at the White House for the
first year of his administration was
1923 $4,000.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

Point Pleasant, w. Va, has put
the lid on tight. Among other things
a ban has been put on Sunday
games and amuscments of all kinds.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07
G0Al IN ARlINDANGF.

1t is stated that the L. S. Steel
Corporation has large amount Of
coal on hand and that it does not
anticipate any trouble or shortage
as result Of The present coal strike.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

Why pine for greater oppOrtuni-
tic so long as YOU do not make use
of those at your elbow.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-04-07

Don't be q kicker: be a thinker
md a docr.
The New York herald., 1922-11-19
ASIA for One Year-A Gift of Distinction!
Found? The Oldest
Man in the World?

Not yeti But Roy Chap
man Andrews, heading the
great scientific expedition
sent to Mongolia by ASIA,
the American Museum of
Natural History, and the
American Asiatic Associa-
ton, has made the great
est scientific discoveries
ever unearthed in the heart
of Asia. "EPOchaI-openiHg
q ne1V u0lHnre IN science,
in the words of the great
authority, President Henry
Fairfield Osborn of. the
Museum.
The New York herald., 1922-11-19
These May be Yours

All the advantages Of Oriental travel-all that
be gained from association with scientists, diplo-
mats historians editorial writers and novelists
Of the first rank-al the interest and enthusiasm and
culture connected with a knowledge Of the Asiatic
peoples may be yours through the fascinating pages
of ASIA MAGAZINE
The New York herald., 1922-11-19
Leader Andrews
Cables

First complete news of
the remarkable Mongolian
discoveries, cabled by Roy
Andrews from Peking to
ASIA, in this great De
cember issue. Wireless,
motor transport, used sue
cessfully for the first time
in scientific exploration in
"the cradle # the World.
Aeroplanes next! A 70
camel caravan now bring
ing the specimens out OF
the Cobb Desert. Inter
probation by DIR. W. ID.
Matthew of the Museum.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
USE OF POISON
GAS IS BANNED

Washington, d. C.--The Washington
conference about completed It's arma.
ment limitation program by voting
poison gas into the discard
AS in the case Of the new rules to
govern submarines, the prohibition
against use of gas was adopted by the
five great powers as applicable among
themselves, with an invitation to the
rest Of the world to join in the agree
ment.
That left on the armament waiting
list only two Approximation of air
craft and general revision Of the rules
of warfare-and both seemed likely to
be passed over without definite action.
The resolution on submarines virtu-
ally outlaws them as weapon of war
fare against commercial vessels.
The resolution adopted makes the
commander of submarine who at
tacks a merchant ship In contradiction
to the rules of warfare, pirate" and
liable to punishment by death. The
fact that the submarine commander
may have been ordered to attack mer-
chant craft by his government makes
no difference, under the terms of the
resolution. He is personally respon-
sibe and will be held such by the pow
ers sighatory to the agreement here.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
FOREIGN BOTTOMS
GET BULK OF CARGO

Washington, d, c. Foreign ships
are carrying the bulk Of the cargo
between this country and the east
coast Of South America, and are In
creasing their proportion, although
American ships are making a better
showing on the routes to and from
the west coast, according to n survey
issued by the commerce department.
During the first ten months OF 1921.
the survey said, trade with the east
coast of South America constituted
about s per cent Of the total foreign
trade of this country, exports being
twice as large as imports.
The small amount of cargo moving
between Pacific coast ports and the
east coast of South America, the sur.
vey added, was carried in American
vessels.
American ships are carrying So per
cent Of the cargo between the At.
lantic coast and the west coast Of
South America. and "a per cent for
the Pacific coast.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
TREATY IS RATIFIED
BY Dali E|REANN
Creation Of Irish Free State
Is Approved BY Vote OF
g. TO 81.

Dublin,-Thc treaty with Great Brit
ain creating the Irish Froc State was
ratified by the Dali Elreann by a ma
jority OF Boven--64 to 81.
The news was received with the
greatest enthusiasm, and the patient
crowds, which had waited for hours
outside In anticipation OF decision,
burst into cheering, even before the
official figures were announced.
The Dail's vote came MS the culmin'
alton OF a bitter political fight which
split the Sim Fein into two hostile
camps. 1t was not until the last min
ute that the battle was won.
To Arthur Griffith and Michael Col.
Inns, who turned against their former
chief, Do Valera, and led the fight for
the compact, goes most OF the credit
for the Victory.
The Dali Eireann Monday, by q vote
Of 60 to IS, voted down u motion to
re.elect canon dc Valera president OF
the Irish republic, following long de-
bate and two.hour adjournment to
consider the question.
The action came after De Valera had
rendered his resignation and support
ers Of the former republican leader
had urged him to continue In office
until the Dali government gave way to
the new organization that would be
imposed under the free state agree
ment ratified by the Dali Saturday.
Arthur Griffith was elected pres!
dent Of the Dali Eireann Tuesday
canon de Valera and his followers
walked out while the vote wac being
taken, in protest against the nomina'
ton Of Griffith.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
COVE COMMENTS
&C. A. Renouf)
1.-THE Passing of the Lamp"

1.-The Passing of the Lamp"
Good by old lamps, good by
kerosene,
Good by old friends you've serv-
us well;
But now you're ciassed with the
hasbeens,
Your services done and so is
your smell.
By your dim light we oft have
sat,
To while away time with friends
in chat
To read small print we've strain
our eyes
While darkness covered the eve
ming skies.
And now we are electrified,
We gaze up at the light with
pride,
No more Wen poke in corners
dark,
Like some recess in Noah s Ark.
But with one twist the switch
well turn,
Because Wen have the light to
burn;
We're getting civilized at Cove,
We surely are Ills true ba Jovc.
And some fine day our road We'll
pave,
And wear and tear on autos
save,
Then no more mud despatched
clothes
And perhaps some cluster lights
therell be
Hanging from some iron tree.
Of possibilities there's sure no
end,
If all good folks their energies
bend.
I've done my best with this here
verse,
You might do better, but you
might do worse.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
THE MARKETS
Portland

Portland
Wheat - Hard white, s107; soft
white and white club, S106; hard
winter, $1.07; northern spring, $1.O5;
red Walla, $1.01,
Oats-No. white feed, $3.50.
Corn-Whole, 500; cracked, $35.
Hay-Alfalfa, $14.5O per ton; valley
timothy, s14@15; eastern Oregon tim
othy, s16917.
Butter Fat-36@SSc.
Eggs-Ranch, 3Oc.
Cattle = Choice steers, S70725;
medium to good, $625@7.
Sheep = East of mountain lambs,
$S9S.5O; best valley lambs, s15048.
Hogs-Prime light, $S.75Q9; smooth
heavy, sS9S.5O.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
SUGAR RISE is PREDICTED
Presen. Level Manifestly Cannot Long
Continue.

Continue.
Washington, d. c. Higher prices
for sugar may be expected, according
to the results of an investigation into
the situation in the sugar industry
made public by the commerce depart.
ment.
1.-THE market" the department said,
us entirely uninfluenced by any ar
tlficial control and the present low
price level manifestly cannot long con-
tinue without restricting the produc-
ton of sugar below the worlds de-
mands and again creating high prices"
The department found that there is
an abnormal visible" world surplus
of sugar, amounting to about 100000
tons, congested in the western hemi-
sphere.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
Idaho VIII Issue Treasury Notes,

Boise, Idaho.-ldaho will offer for
sale on January 16 the third issue Of
treasury notes authorized by the 1921
legislature, amounting to S1,25O,OOO,
to run one year. at an interest rate not
to exceed per cent. OF this amount
100000 is needed as general opera
ton expenses for the state. The bal
ance goes to the state highway fund.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
Invite Germans to Cannes.

Cannes.-The allied supreme coun-
Gil teegraphed a communication to
Berlin asking that the German govern
ment send representatives to Paris
with view to their coming to Cannes
for consultation with the council con.
corning German reparations.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
"LINC0LN STATE" PLAN UP
Interstate Conference to Be Held to
Consider Project.

Spokane, Wash.-Plans for an inter-
state conference within the next two
weeks in Spokane or Occur dAlene
on the state Of Lincoln" project were
announced here by Herman H. Taylor,
member of the new state commits
sion authorized by the last Idaho
legislature and recently appointed by
Governor D. w. Davis.
The proposed plan would have the
new state include the northern coun-
ties of Idaho and eastern Washington
to the Columbia river, possibly fur
Their, with Spokane as state capital.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
Seattle

Wheat Hard white, soft white,
white club, hard red winter, soft red
winter and northern spring, s1Os;
eastern red Walla, s1.O7; Big Bend
bluestem, SLIP.
Hay-Alfalfa, SIT; timothy, s23;
straw, SIS.
Butter Fat-39041c.
Eggs-Ranch. So@S2c.
Cattle-Prime steers, S797.50; me-
dium to choice, S6506D7.
Hogs Prime light, $4,000; smooth
heavy. S7Q725.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13

The Cove Heights Literary
society met Thursday evening,
January 9Th at the home Of S.
Huffman. There was a large at
tendance, and after nice pro
gram given under the direction
of w. Z. Simmons and pleas
ant social time the meeting ad-
journed to meet in the Genten
bein home next Thursday even
ing, January 10Th.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13
10000 Idle Men In CHICAGO,

Chicago, Ill.-Ten thousand men are
penniess and walk the streets in Chi
cago during the day, and 1000 sleep
in the open at night, a subcommittee
reported to the city unemployment
commission.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13

The Community Club held their
monthly meeting in the hall on
Saturday evening, December 81,
A program fitting the season had
been arranged by the entertain
mcnt committee and was greatly
enjoyed by a packed house. The
most interesting numbers on the
program was a suit ease race,
in which Mr.. Chas. Keen won LIST
prize and Mr.. G. Petersen won
the consolation prize. We con-
graduate ourselves on having 50
much talent in our home town,
as was shown III the program.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13

There will be a basket social
and dance at Stuckey's hall on
Saturday evening, January 14th.
Admission, gents so cents. Ladies
bring basket lunch.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-01-13

Federal Probe Of House Furnishings.
Washington, d. C.-Investigation by
the federal trade commission Of the
house furnishing goods industry was
directed in resolution adopted by the
senate.