The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-06-01

More votes and few additional
nominations have been the rule IN
the European tour race, and thus
far enthusiasm has continued to in
crease as. time goes on. The youns
women who have become identified
Win the candidates for the tour are
meeting with excellent support and
very many are depositns subscrip
:tions which are accompanied by spe'
ciai ballots Of large denominations
when 1t is remembered that new
sabscfiptIon for one year by carrier
means 1900 votes 1t may be readily
seen that there is an unlimited field
81 opportunities for these ladies.
Also as evidence that already a
friendly rivalry has been entered into
and present opportunities are being
erasped, note the changes from day
ID day in the honor. places at the head
OF the lists.
VIII Be Gay Party.
There Is going to be merry par
II of young women from Fairmont
and Marion county on board the snip
that sails from Montreal on July iS
next, and dSthefe is every opportpRttE
for any young woman Of energy and
sa,oper character to become one OF
the party, absolutely tree Of cost 70
herself.
il Is often. said by candidates that
they are perfectly able to take such
a trip abroad without depending up
On d newspaper to send them. II
should be remembered that the West
vfrginian's otIeris not for sweet char
3,ty or Il would directly solicit worthy
young women and pay their expenses.
Is Not Charity.
After'all, it is business rropo'
sition by which this paper hopes. TO
exnandIts field Of useful operation
and 1t Will be to the contestants that
the west virgihian viii owe its deO'
q gratitude, which 1t now offers 10
nay by sending party Of four young
women 10 Europe for six weeks WITH
Al expenses borne by this paper
Again, II should be remembered tEal
! trip abroad could not be taken uh'
der more favorable circumstances
than those offered by the West Virgin
ian. The pleasure of an edueationa, !
tour OF England, France, Scotland and
Canada as a member Of party oil
friends from ones own city or coun.
ty. Is an opportunity that seldom is
offered any young woman
Absolute Fairness to Prevail
& Absolute fairness shall prevail
Throughout the race and each yornE
woman who is endeayorlng to be q
( winner shall have full credit for all
of her efforts. The winners will be
decided by a committee Of prominent
citizens Of Fairmont and Marion court'
j ty, each member of which will have
no personal inle' est in any particular
candidate for the tour party member
ship. These men will make the final
count OF the last days balloting and
the tours will be awarded in perfec:
4 good faith.
Early Effort Essential.
The old adage about the early worm
is a good one to remember. An early
start, however, means q start at any
time within the frst two weeks OF the
contest. There have been many in
Stances recorded where candidate
entered the race when It was halt
over and yet became a winner mere
II because she had a greater number
Of friends or a more completely per
fected campaign organization.
Information Willingly Given
Any Of the tour candidates or their
friends desiring any infcramtion rela
tive to the contest may telephone OF
call in person upon the contest mana
ger at the West virgInlan Office and
Information will be readily given.
Paying Subscriptions.
Subscriptions can be paid the can
lidates and subscribers viii be re
ceipted al the time q paying OF Il
Subscriptions are paid al the office 81
ths lysst lfeiniap, tie candidate ol
yoar choice win be properly crellted