Evening Star Newspaper, June 20, 1923, Page 20

lWest Virginfa Today Observes 60th Anniversary of Statehood Rixty years ago today, June 20, 1863," the wéstern and northwestern parts of Virginla, made up of thirty- nine counties beyong the Alleghany mountains, .came into the federal Union, adding .the thirty-fifth star to the American flag, the first and only instance of a peaceful division of one of the older states of our federal Tnion after original organtzation into a state. s At the outbreak of the clvil war Virginia was divided in sentiment re- garding the principles involved In the conflict. Long before the war the Alleghany mountains had divided the state politically and commerctally and in the Sentiment relating to her sys- tem of taxation, revenue and public expendlture into a Virginla and West Virginla. The civil war gave rerma- nent and official definition to the line of demarcation in forming a West Virginia of the grand old common- weaith of the -“Old Dominion.” The Wheeling convention of May, 1. which d a state con- vention. refused recognize the Ftate officers who in opposttion %% the national o ment. It elect- ed Frank Pierpont overnor of Vir- ginia and called a state legislature which claimed to be the legislature ot the state of Virginla and gave its consent to the division of the state. The first convention voted to erect a e to be called “Knawha,™ but it was afterward changed to West Virginia. In this_sixtieth anniversary of the birth of West Virginia it is a matter of justice to the original mountain colontal section of the “Old Domin- fon” to recall an interesting chapter of history. perhaps forgotten in this Beneration. - At the beginning of the revolu- tionary war the colony of Virginia had a” debt of §$6.000,000, which she had incurred pushing her clvilization Westward. At the close of the revo- lution this debt had grown to $14,- 000,000; at the time of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States to $15.000,000, and at the end of the war of 1812, $25,000,000. Many complex questions confronted the fathers in their government bullding, but the greatest of all was a new government without a foot of territory of her own and a hundred thousand revolutionary veterans in the struggle for independence. Old Virginia at this juncture recognized the situation and” with one generous act placed in the hands of the gov- ernment an. empire within itself, Wwhere she could issue land warrants to these weterans for services ren- dered a took the first step in the ch to the Pacific. * ot of patriotism Virginia ceded the Northwest Territory to the United States government in fee sim- ple, out of w have been builded the great stateg of Ohlo, Indiana, IIl- nois, Michi, Minnesota and Wis- =ift the government of the United States receiyed from Virginia 195,450,260 acres of land, from the sale of which she recelved 068,575, n to this grant_ to the es government Virginia reserved and gave to the common schools for educational purposes 33,.- 075,040 acres of land. Besides the school lands reserved it was provided { that the revolutionary soldlers and sailors might locate land warrants and establish homes In this territory. | __THE - EVENING STAR, - Announcing a Dominant Midsummer Campaign--- Hewid Okt Naturally you’re more interested in what the sale holds for you than in what it means to us. And it holds a bunch of gilt-edged investments! Another thing. We want to make still more friends for this recently re-created institution, What better way than with impressive values right at the height of the season? With the Fourth of However, here’s the “why” of it all—or rather several of them. For one thing we got off to such a flying start this month that we’ve determined not only to keep it up, but to DOUBLE THE SALES here—when we do hold one Washington men know RECORD of any June in our history. it means something. 300 Blue 600 Fancy ] o § Serge Suits Wool Suits WHEN? Meke it a pleasure this year by taking along the necessary items you are sure to need. Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens $2.50 and Up Eversharp Pencils With a Fountain Pen to Match Gent’s Toilet Kit Lettered in Gold Free Locse Leaf Memo Books Something Every One Should Have Poker Sets and Playing Cards These Are Always Handy DR. G.W.CARVER AWARDED | =5 extabiish nomss in iy lerridery MEDAL FOR ACHIEVEMENT | {50 hins. cf 0 s roen seate ism of the Virginia fathers went be- yond ¥ selfish or mercenary 0~ Tuskegee Professor Developed 165 calmly accapting thels awn By-Products of Peanuts and 115 in this one gift nun- s of dollars to the of Sweet Potatoes. hat it might grow and YORK, June gton Carve . who develc July and vacation on the horizon these savings should be doubly welcome. We hold few sales Dr. George Your Guarantees Satisfaction his services try, his recent iritish royal so- | ares on agriculture | before white h straightforward attitude ve § tly increased interracial knowl- | and respect.” i —_— SANKEY’S BANK ACCOUNT., Discovery of $7,750 in Evangelist's '§ Name and Will Filed. We've included at this favorable price. suits from our finer groups selling for $35.00, $40.00 and $45.00. All the models that have made this the style center for men are in- Quality suits—this store has no place for cluded. Every size and proportion, any other kind. True blue in fabric, tailoring and color. Young men’s and conservative models, in a complete size range for men aof Brooklyn in 19 The will, dated September 183, 1902, ! provides for the equal distribution of the e his widow and his two sons, all of whom have since iled. The major portion of the $7.750 £0 to Grace Victoria San-| granddaughter, of Northport, |l 3 the only ‘surviving relative:] The lawyer§ who filed the will said] they were unable to estimate the! Value of the entire estate at preseht. | e PLAN UNION STATION. Rallroads Ready to Build One at|} Winsten Salem, N. C. RALEIGH. N. C., June 20.—Thei Ftate corporation commission s | signed an order amending the origi- nal order for a union station at Win- ! ston . which provides for a| 2,400 Union Suits 69c 3 for $2.00 all proportions. 3,000 Shirts —W hite and Stripes —Collars and Neckbands We carry a complete line of these items in stock always. 500 Tropical Worsted Suits (ol cnysttag = white checked nain- sook, tailored for $ 75 comfort and extra o service. Sizes 34 to 4. The very cream of hot-weather clothing marked below its regular selling price right at the height of the demand. Models for young men and all men, in every desired shade and every size. 1 In the business district. | passenger trains would be | stop. i nded order eliminates the, for a drop station and ac- | cording to officials of the commission the railroads have expressed a will- ingness to proceed immediately with the building of the union station. i _ Although the brain is perpetually active, yet the whole of it is never at | work at one time. The two hemi- | sphemes, or halves, do not operate multaneously, but alternate in action. 3 for $4.00 White oxford and white corded madras shirts with attached collars; and white oxford, colored woven madras and fancy percale shirts with neckbands. Sizes 137 to 17. 1,200 Silk Ties 85¢ $2.35 Summer neckwear in un- bounded variety—polka dots, tweeds, diagonals, figured nov- elties —everything any man could desire. And under- priced. 1,000 Pairs Trqusers —Worsted —DMohair —Palm Beach —Blue Serge Three electric fans for the cost of one! Think of it! Three sturdy little Polar Cub Fans, all hard at work cooling the place off, cost- ing less than the price of one big fan fussing away in one place. In the home, you can put one Polar Cub in the kitchen to keep the hottest of all places cool, one in the dining room while you eat your meals and one in the bed room to keep you cool and comfortably asleep all night long. In the office you can have three Polar Cubs stir- ring up the air in different places so as to be sure that everyone gets a share. The three Polar Cubs will not only cost you less to buy than the one big fan, but they will also cost you less to operate— and they stir up all the breeze you can possibly ask for. Polar Cubs are light, portable, adjustable to any angle, eight inches high, and have six inch brass blades. Equipped complete with cord and plug for only $5 apiece. Attach them to any light socket—fasten anywhere—to wall or table—snap the switch, and presto—you are cool. Any Polar Cub dealer will gladly show and demonstrate these economical fans for you. They are guaranteed by the manufacturers. The A, C. Gilbert Co., New Haven, Cona, Get 3 today, 2,500 Straw Hats $1.65 Brand-new quality straws from noted mak- 1,800 Pairs Fiber Silk Socks, 49c 3 Pairs for $1.40 $4.75 Double the life of your suit at casual cost! Fine % 1 worsted trousers for now ;:;fstth:i'?::::t: :fi :;el | and all the year—and the heatt oL biree ine. A fi'nest of hot-weather fab- atslc forievecy mkn: rics, too. All colors and all sizes. Plain, dropstitch and clocks. Perfect quality fiber silk—also slight sub- standards, in pure thread silk. Black, cordovan, gray, navy and white. Money’s Worth or Money Back ‘Wholesale Distributors Doubleday-Hill Electric Co. - National Electric Supply Co. Carroll Electric Co. Fan