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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Only State
Not In Debt
WEST VIRGINIA HAS UNIQUE
POSIMON-CENSUS BUREAU
GIVES OUT FIGURES.

West Virginia, according to the
census bureaus report OF national
and state Indebtedness, funds and i'll
yestmcnts for 1918. copies of which
were received here today, is the only
state in the union that has no debts
ON. the contrary. at the time OF the
compilation OF the report, the state
Lad funds and Investments reaching
a total OF $2,5S9.715.
The smallest of the state debts is
that of Oregon, regarded by many as
the most progressive of the western
states in the matter of fiscal and 9TH
cr legislation, which IS $$0.S52. The
rcrcapita Indebtedness is four cents.
The greatest of the state debts u
that of Massachusetts. which owes
S117,SO2,991. Less sinking fund as
sets. the Massachusetts debt amounts
to S79,551. 900. or $22.7S per capita.
The report shows that the las OF
the West Virginia debt, amounting
~ the time to $2,3S3, was wiped out
when Senator Willim a. MacCorkle
was governor in 1894, and that at no
time since that year has the state
cwed dollar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Wilson Urges
His Internal
Tax Measure
PRESIDENT PERSONALLY AD-
DRESSED CONGRESS TODAY
CONCERNING BILL.
MACHINERY SET IN MOTION To-
CARRY HIS RECOMMENDS
TI0N INTO EFFECT.
By ASSOCIATED PKEss.l

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
President Wilson personally ad-
dressed congress in joint session to-
day. urging legislation to raise $780,
100000 a year additional revenues
through internal taxes, to meet the
treasury deficit threatened by the
European conflict. The President
told congress- that he discharged q
duty which he wished with all Ills
heart he might have been spared, but
which he performed without hesita-
tion or apology, because of danger In
the present circumstances, to create
IA moments doubt as to the strength
Congress listened attentively to the
United States"
Congress listened attentiyely to the
address. Immediately upon its scon-
clusion the legislative machinery
was set in motion to carry its recon-
into effect.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Seboys on Way
To England
PREMIER AsQUITH STIMULATES
ENLISTMENT OF BRIT0NS
FOR SERVICE.
BY Associated Press.)

BY Associated Press.)
LONDON. Sept. An the historic
Guild Hall of London, Premier AS
quith today started the crusade to
stimulate enlistment under the Brit
ish flag which he intends to push
throughout the country. He is CALI
ing upon every able bodied Briton of
military age to come to the help OF
his country in its hour of need. The
premier open his Guild Hall speech
with the heartening announcement
that up today between 100000 ana
900, 900 recruits had responded to the
call of Lord Kitchener, secretary OF
war.
The speaker said he recognized
that the present was only the early
stages of what is going to be a pro-
tracted struggle" The premier made
also this statement: 81 have abound-
ant ground for pride and comfort in
whatever direction look"
Referring to the Indian troops
Premier Asquith said that two diyts-
ions of that magnificent army We're
already on their way. Their asso-
ciation with the home and the Dos
mfnoin troops, he declared, would
maintain the flag which symbolizes
unity and which no arms could dis
sever or dishonor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
sTRATEGICAL STRUGGLE FIR
A COUNTER, OFFENSIVE
MOVEMENT.
ALL CIVILIANS LEAVE PARIS.
NOTHING TO INTERFERE WITH
WAR OPERATIONS.
By Associnted Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, Sept. 4.-Frcnch troops
lave been passing through Paris for
the last three days. headed toward
the battle line which protects the
capital from the German advance.
The resumption OF the German Of
lensive is awaited at any moment.
The confidence OF the French has
been strengthened. 1t is felt that
the stratcgical problem of the allies
is to select the right plan and the
right moment for counter offensive
movement.
Tens of thousands Of Parisians.
chiefly women and children. have
taken advantage of free trains placed
at their disposal by the government
for the purpose of clearing Paris and
its environments of all civilians. who
might hamper the military opera
tions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
ARMIES STILL STRUGGLE
IN FOUR COLOSSAL BATTLES

will make n Stand on the line, from
Bcrcun on the cast to the sea. and
attempt with all their might, to stay
tEc German avalanche.
The British public has turned
hopeful eyes toward the cast where
the triumphs OF the Russian army in
the province OF Galicia has been am
ply confirmed. In addition to the
battle Of Lemberg, in which the
flower OF the Austrian army corps
were destroyed. 1t is evident that
there has been a Simultaneous vic
tory at TomasZOw, Il town OF SOME
Importance 30 miles southeast of
LODI, in Russian Poland. 1t appears
evident today that not only must the
Austrian offensive through Poland
destined to effect n juncture with
the German army corps from East
Prussia fail. that the blow has been
so severe. that Galicia is virtually in
tho control of the Russians.
Limbcrg is not only the capital of
an enormous territory, slavic in its
smpathy, but also a transportation
point of great strategic value, being
the center of eight railroads. II the
Russian success continue 1t is expect
cd that the Austrians will be clear
cd out of Russian Poland within a
few days.
If the official reports of 'he Rus
CONTINUED on PAGE EIGHTH
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
German Wounded
Reach Brussels
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
OSTEND, Belgium, via London,
Sept. 4.-According to adviccs from
BRUSSELS many conveys of German
wounded from the south reach cd
Brussels throughout Wednesday
night. The German authorities have
forbidden all traffic on tho Voulc-
yardc Boutanique, in order to pre-
vent the public from witnessing the
arrival of wounded men. Great nc
tivity on the'railroads as to be seen
Thursday. Trains bearing German
troops were constantly passing. All
exits from the north side OF Brussels
has been intcrdicted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
One Killed
Six Injured
In Explosion
JOHN CHANSHOCK MET DEATH
WHEN NITRO GLYCERINE
DEN0TATED.
MEN WERE WORKING ON ROAD
CONSTRUCTION NEAR FLAT
RUN,

John CranShoCk, u Hungarian la
borer, was killed and six other for
cigners were injured, one perhaps
fatally. this morning at about ten
o'clock, when nitro Glycerin cXplod-
ed at the camp of Lassiter d Rag
land. contractors on the Marion
county good roads construction work
at Flat Run, short distance above
Warrington.
A large force of men are employed
at this camp in the construction Of
roads and this morning shortly after
going t. work, the men placed 4
charge Of nitro glycerine in some OBJ
Struction in the road and went away
a considerable distance to wait for
Cs were placed and four explosions
were heard. after which the mca re-
turned to the place. Shortly after
reaching the scene. two more cxplo-
iSions occurrd and the men were hurl :
ed considerable distance with the
result that one was killed and six In.
iured
Just what caused the last TWO CS'
ploslons is not known. though ono
theory advanced is that some oS the
explosive was spilled on the ground.
IN such considerable quantity as &c
cause an explosion.
The dead man was taken to tho
Hamilton Furniture ani Undertak-
,ing company at Warrington. where
his body was prepared for burial.
one man, said to live in Fairmont,
was brought to his home In this city.
His name or identity could not b.
found.
The other men, While severely in
iUrGd, were carcd Ior in tho camp
hospital at Fiat Run.
Coroner Frank Lloyd was notified
CT the accident.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Profitable
Institute
Is Closed
WORK is COMPLETED-TEACH-
ERS ARE GREATLY BENE-
FITTED.
INSTRUCTORS WERE MEN WHO
STOOD HIGH AS EDUCA-
TORS.

One of the most interesting and
profitable institutes ever held in
Marion county closed on Friday. In
deed some of the teachers who have
attended the institute here for sew
eral years unhesitatingly declare
that it has been the best institute
ever held in the county. They have
certainly had the privilege of hear
ing some very interesting and inSpi:-
ing addresses from Supt. Tetrick,
Prof. Lyon, and Supervisor l.. l.
Friend. as we'll as from other cduCa-
tors. and citizens that dropped in.
Two hundred and ninety-siH
six teachers we're enrolled and at.
tended very faithfully. The secre-
taricS state that the attcndanc has
ben the best they ever knw.
On Thursday committee was ap-
pointed to nominate candidates for
Officers of the Marion County Teach
crs' Association. The committee
made its report on Friday. Their
report was accepted by the teachers
and the candidates nominated were
duly elected. The following officers
were selected:
President, w. T.. Buckley.
Vice president, c. |. Broadwater.
Secretary. L. Il. Whalcy.
Treasurer. W. A. Hustled.
Executive committce-O. c. Ten
nant. II. +. McMillCn, Claude McBce.
W. \. Crowl. S. Lloyd Moore.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Cruisers
Take Coal
COUNT Won BERNsTORFF SAYS
COALING VESSEL FLEW THE
AMERICAN FLAG.

I}Y ASSOCIATED PRESS.J
NEW YORK. Sept. 4.-Count Won
Hcrnstorfr. the German ambassador
to the United States, announced to-
day that he had received positive IL
formation that two British cruisers.
lying ten miles from New York har.
Dor, had received supplies Of coal.
provisions and ammunition from a
vessel flying the American flag. The
supplies. Count Won Bcrnstor(r said
we're taken aboard yesterday. accord
ing to his information. He declined
to give his authority for making tho
statement or to say what steps he in
tended to take, If any. The neutral
ity laws were so vague, he declared
that he did not know yet exactly
what he was going to do.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4. = Count
Won Bernstorff. German ambassador
has not presented to the state de-
partmcnt any evidence of coalinS
and provisioning British warshtps at
sea by American vessels. The ambas-
sador asserted recently that Ameri-
can firms were selling ammunition
to Great britain. but did not take
the subject up with the state de-
'phrtment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Refugees Go to
Switzerland
For Safety
EXODUS FROM PARIS CONSISTS
MOSTLY OF WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
AMERICANS ARE READY TO WAIT
IN MOUNTAINS UNTIL WAR
IS OVER.
By ASSOCIATED PREss.i

By ASSOCIATED PREss.S
GENEVA, Via Paris, Sept. 4. -
The exodus from Paris to SwitZer-
land has begun. A train service,
three times that under normal con-
,ditons. is bringing large number of
refugees mostly women and children,
from the French capital. All trains
are overcrowded. There are some
Americans among the refugees who
lrc seeking TO return home by way OF
Italy. A number of Belgians also
are coming in from France.
Switzerland is perfectly quiet.
The crops are good and there is plen-
ty of food and good hotels in the cit
les are maintaining normal prices.
Hundreds of Americans. now that
the money question has been settled,
have decided to remain in Switzer-
land until the war is over.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Russians
Landed in france
OPPOSING ARMY AROUND PARIS
CONTINUES TO TAKE UP
POSITIONS.
CARRIED ON TRANSPORTS SENT
NORTH OF SCANDINAVIAN
PENINSULA.
By ASSOCIATED PREss.1

By ASSOCIATED PREss.I
PARIS, Sept. At is officially
announced that the opposing armies
around Paris have not come in con
tact. They continue their move
mcnts, taking positions"
Correspondence of the Associated
Press from London, Aug. 27:
Reports reached London from Liv-
erpool that England had placed more
France by means of transports sent
north of the Scandinavian peninsula
in Finland, where the cossascks en-
tarked and were safely landed at
French ports. Because of the mines
in the Baltic and North seas and
the presence OF the German fleet, 1t
has been regarded as impossible fol
Russia to reach France except by
through Germany. A con-
slant stream of empty ships has been
moving south from Liverpool ever
since the declaration, but there had
been no observation of ships north
ward bound, and the rumor that
England has helped the Russians in
to France has given rise to much
speculation as to where the ships
sailed from. However, the secrecy
which surrounded the movements of
the expeditionary army was so COM
plete that the public is willing to
believe the English government has
1t in its power to conceal any move
ment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Berlin necked With Flars.

BERLIN. Via Wirclcss to Associut-
cd Press, via Station at Sayvilla,
Sept. 4.-Berlin is permanently
decked with flags. Confidence pre-
walls that nothing can stay the vic
torioTs advance of the western arm
les. Major Moraht. the military ex-
pert of the Tagc Blatt, expects that
the army of Duke Albrecht and the
Crown Prince will soon reach Cha!-
ons and Vcrdun, which can be easily
masked without delaying the ad-
vance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Austrians Are
Dishea7tered
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 4 - dispatch
from ostend says: "a tourist who
has just arrived here from Budape
after nearly a weeks trip, said;
There is feeling Of complete de-
spair in Budapest. This is caused
mainly by the practical abandon
of the campaign against Seryia
which had the Who'll e-souled support
OF the populace who believed that
only one sharp stroke was needed
to demolish servia. Just al the end
Of the month not q single Austrian
soldier is on seryian soil, =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
GERMANS ARE HOLDING THEIE
OWN IN ADVANCE ON
PARIS.
RUSSIAN VICTORIES ARE CON-
FIRMED BY OFFICIAL RE-
PORTS.
RECRUITING IMPROVED IN ENG
LAND-1O NEW DIVISIONS
FORMED.
i;Y ASSOCIATED PREss.1

SY ASSOCIATED PRESS.1
LONDON, Sept. 4.-Thc armies 0t
Germany, Austria, Russia, France
and Great Britain arc still at dcastl
grips in four colossal battles. \ few
brief bulletins convey all the import
cnt facts that the peoples Of Europe
l.now baout the war, yet the interest
Cf their army so far OverShadowS ali
individual affairs that they wait
with spartan patience for informa-
tion.
The past "a hours has yielded no
definite news of the progress of the
battle in northern France. The pub
lie is prepared to learn that the Ger
man advance continues to the outer
line of defenses of Paris. There it
Is expected that the allied armies
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
WAR BULLETINS.
Greatest Rattle in History.

LONDON. Sept. 4.-TGlcgraphing
from Copenhagen, tie correspondent
of tho Central News says that Berlin
newspapers. which have been receiv-
ed there described the battle which
was proceeding Wednesday between
Rheims and Vcrdun, as the SrateSt
battle in history. Three quarters OF
n million men were declared 10 be
participating in the engagement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
French Hurry To
The Battle Line
DUKE OF WESTMINSTER
BRAVES TERRIFIC FIRE
AND RESCUES COMRADE

LONDON, Sept. 4.-The Duke
OF Westminster has distinguish
ed himself on the battlefield.
He was in company with
Capt. Grenfell and Lieut.. Percy
Wyndham. son of the Countess
Grosvenor, during hot en-
gagoment, when Grenfell fell
wounded.
At great personal risk amid
a CALLING fire, the duke rushed
through the battle zone and
carried Grenfcll to safety.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
FRENCH CONSIDERING
SURRENDER OF PARIS
WOULD CAPITULATE TO AVOID
DESTRUCTION OF PROP
ERTY.
THIS TO BE DONE IN THE EVENT
INVADERS PASS OUTER
LINES.
Ry Assnciatnd Press.

By Associated Press.
LONDON. Sept. 4.-In a dispatch
from Roucn. France, correspond
cnt OF the Chronicle says he has
learned that the French authorities
in Paris are considering the surren-
der of the city to the Germans in or
der to avoid destruction Of property
from artillery fire.
This will only be done. the CORE.
spondent declared. in case the outer
lines of the defenses OF Paris are
passed by the invaders.
British. French and Belgian
wounded are being transferred from
Paris TO other cities, and the great
exodus of the populace of the French
capital to the south continued.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Motor Batteries.

BERLIN, Via Wireless to Station
at Sayvillc. l.. l.. Sept. i.--lt is now
revealed that Austrian motor ba:-
tcrics each consisting of two 12-inch
gurs mounted in automobiles, have
been cooperating with the German
heavy artillery in the destruction on
the northern fortrcsses. The mobil-
ity and accuracy of the fire of these
is highly praised by head
quarters and special correspondents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Fine Melon
Much Enjoyed
MR.. JOHN HART SENDS SPLEN-
DID CUCURBITACE6US SPEC
IMEN TO THIS OFFICE.

Mr.. John p. Hart, the well known
wholesale produce merchant OF
Parks avenue, today made the West
Virginian force n present of one of
tho largest watermelons ever seen in
this city. The huge melon, which is
of the long, dark green variety,
weighed 46 pounds and the force
wishes TO extend It's thanks to Mr..
Hart for his thoughtfulncss of them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Germans Flee
To Switzerland
Won DEIMLING'S FORCES HAVE
FLED TO ESCAPE CAPTURE
BY ENEMY.

BY ASSOCIATED PRESs.l
LONDON. Sept. "A telegram
from Rome says that message re-
cievd there from Basel. Switzerland.
declares that an unconfirmed report
has come into Basel from Bernc. set
ting forth that Lieut.. Gen. Won
Deimling and the German forces I'M
der his command have crossed int"
Switzerland to prevent their capture
by the French.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Official Rennrt Made.

NEW DIRK. Sept. 4.-rhc military
attachc of the Russian embassy to-
day issued from the Russian consul
ate here the following official state
meat which he received from Petro-
grade:
The fortress Of Lwow has been
taken by the Russian army" Lwow.
which is the Slavish for Lembers, Is
the capital Of Galicia,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
TeutOns Haze
Been Checked
FRENCH SUCCESSFUL IN LOR-
RAINE AND V0SGES-SITUA-
TION NOT CHANGED

By Associated Press.
PARIS, Sept. 4. = The Germans
have been checked at Bcrdum. Tho.
French are successful in Lorraine
and Vosgcs. The situation had not
changed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Germany Sends
ULinaturn To
Holland
BY ASSOCIATED PREss.1

BY ASSOCIATED PRESs.I
NEW YORK. Sept. dow Jones
& Company published the following
item in their newspaper today:
.LONDON. Sept. 4.-lt is reported
nt Lloyd's that Germany has sent an
ultimatum to Holland. There is no
confirmation
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Zenpelin at Antwerp.


ANTWERP, Via Paris. Sept. 4. =
A Zeppelin airship appeared over the
city AT 3:55 o'clock this morning. It
was greeted with fusiladc from
tho forts, but it is not known what
damage was inflicted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Gail BogGess and son
Thomas, of Pittsburgh, who had been
the guests of Mrs. c. p. Parker for
the past week, will return to their
home tomorrow,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
CONDITION SATISFACTORY.

The condition of Mrs. Fred Flem-
ing. who underwent an operation for
at the Oakland hospital
yesterday morning, Is entirely salts
factory, according to information
received from there today. Her ply
aicians state that she is doing just as
well as is possible.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
Cycle
Entries For
Labor Day

Robert Il. Tucker, who has been
hitting UP the speed limit lately, has
entered his horsepower Twin In
dian motorcycle in the motorcycle
race which will take place Labor
Day at the fair grounds. Manning
ton has nominated Victor Earl, who
will drive Harley-Davidson motor
cycle. Mr.. Earl has been following
the fairs and has pulled down a
number of prizes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04

Nj. and Mrs. w. F. Parker, OF Ben
tons Ferry. spent last night with
Mr.. Parker's mother, Mrs. Sedona
Parker, of Sixth street, Eighth
ward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
K3lEyz[|J2|E11 i

West Virginia-Fair tonight and
Saturday; slightly cooler tonight.
Western Pennsylvania-Fair and
continued cool tonight and Saturday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04
WANTED.

An assistant mine foreman, fire
boss and two section bosses. Amply
in person to The Jamison Coal &
Coke Co. Plant No. 8, Pennington.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04

Lemberg Has Fallen.
PARIS, Sept. 4.-Thc capture of
Lembcrg, capital of Austrian Galicia,
by the Russians is officially confirm
ID here. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-04

cd here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-11
RETURNS ARE DUE
IN FIFTEEN DAYS
Some Of the Ministers Of City Are
Careless in Sending Marriage
Papers, and Violate Law.

Some of the ministers of the city
seem to have forgotten that there is
q penalty of $50 for not filing returns
OF marriages with the clerk within
fifteen days from the time the cere-
mony is performed There are num-
Der Of returns which have not been
sent in, and which are past the limit.
One Of the ministers recently sent
in several returns OF marriages per-
formed in September. Others are
twenty to thirty days late in making
returns. The clerk has called at
tention to the law by printing in red
at the bottom of the returns the eau
ton that these pa. ers must be fled
within fifteen days. but the warning is
being overlooked in some cases
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-11
Y.W.C.A. NOTES
Girls Social Committee.

The girls social committee held =
meeting Tuesday night and arrange
ments were made for holding month
,ly birthday supper. all girls who
have had birthdays during a given
month to attend The one for Novem-
Der will be held during the latter part
of the month. 1t Is hoped that any
one having a birthday in November,
whether an association girl or not will
give in her name, that place may
be reserved for her at the birthday
table.
Tslans were also made by the com
mittee for social evening for the
young women of the association, No
vember "a. This will correspond to
the afternoon social affairs given once
month to the "At Home" member
ship by the senior social committee.
Both affairs will be held on the same
day this month. It ) expected that
these affairs will bring the association
membership in closer touch with each
other and will inform the membership
along association lines. On the gath
Miss Crittenden, the field secretary
for city work, will be here and those
present at both afternoon and evening
affairs will have the opportunity to
meet her.