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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22
HUNTINGToN's FALL FESTIVAL,

Huntington, deeply sensible to her
trade advantages, and v e alert TO
extend the commercial zone of the
city. will further emphasize these
conditions by holding a Fall Festival.
The Huntington Herald-D Dispatch,
thoroughly imbued with the booster
spirit that dominates the. Second
City and always liberal with the use
OF its space to keep the public in
formed as to Just how progressive
of the extensive plans being laid for
Of the extensive plans being laid for
the festival in the following:
"The Fall Festival will comprise
an immense range Of attractions.
combining, as 1T will, magnificent
%pageantry, civic and Industrial;
amusement features which will ap-
peal to all and delight all; the great,
est automobile show ever held outside
of a metropolitan city; agricultural
and horticultural exhibits, and a
complete showing of Industrial and
commercial Huntington, setting
forth the beauty and comprehensive
fly of its retail stores and the i'm
portance and strength of its manu-
featuring and wholesale enterprises.
%"Ironton, Ashland, Catlettsburg
and the smaller towns near Hunting.
ton will feel a personal interest in
what will be shown, because 1t will
reflect In a measure their own pros
perlty an dtheir own opportunity.
when the automobile advertising
parade starts from Huntington to-
morrow there should be at least one
hundred automobiles in line. The
parade, to be eefrctiye, must be i'm
posing, and to be imposing, 1t mus.
be of extensive proportions. One
hundred cars, properly decorated and
equipped with the requisite advertis.
ing material, will make an impress
sion well calculated to convince the
people visited OF the size of the Fall
Festival and the spirit behind It,"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

read the comments of the British
press upon the developments of the
campaign.
-The Mail" says. "Trc twentieth
day of the German mobilization
finds the Kaiser's generals still. to
all appearances, fumbling the pro-
.digious blow which General van
Bernhardt led all tile world to expect
from them within a week"
The German government has in
three weeks put 100000 men in the
field, clothed and equipped them and
started them on q victorious cam
paign against its enemies. In its
mobilization and in the handling OF
its vast forces the German General
STAFF has displayed not only greater
thoroughness and attention to details
but also greater %rapidity than. has
been discernible on the part Of any
OF the nations now warning upon the
Fatherland. The great care which
has been spent during tn. last gen.
Grafton upon the development Of Ger
many's fighting machine is not only
now telling in its unbroken advance
to its goal but will tell more and
more as the war continues.
There is much food for reflection
in the editorial of the EveningsPost
of yesterday regarding the races that
aspire to unity. If boundary Zines
were drawn by racial lines most OF
the European quarrcls would settle
themselves. Germany is not enter
ing upon a war of conquest. Aigreat
slay Empire that controlled the slay-
ic races, a great Teuton Empire that
controlled the German speaking pco-
pies, and q great Latin Empire that
ruled the destinies of France, Bel
GUM, Italy and Spain meets the view
of most students of modern history.
Sooner or later such a condition must
be worked out II we are to have any
lasting guarantees Of peace. This
condition is possibly a hundred years
away, and we are not in the habit of
considering terms so far ahead. u
like to think that all things worth
while will come true. To, say that
problems cannot be solved is to say
that you are growing old.
England has. by an evasive atti-
tude, put in. jeopardy the sale of the
Hamburg-American and North Ger
man Lloyd steamers to American
steamship companies. By this trans
action the United States would be.
enabled to acquire, at one stroke, a
splendid merchant marine. We have
1.-THE opportunity to recover our right
full position as one of the greatest
maritime nations of the world. Eng
land brooks no rival, either in Europe
or America.
In its editorial Of yesterday morn
ing the New York Herald points out
the fact that I am only an amateur
strategist. IT'S truce it's sad, but.
tits too true. I do not pretend to
speak extathedra upon military mat
tiers. I give only opinion and my
readers a judge the facts for them
selves. I do not pose as an author
ity, while the Herald seems quite
sure of its own position Possibly we,
arc both mistaken. q
90
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22
LEAyEsTHE PARTY


Congressman George Kindei. Of
the First district Of Colorado, has
formally left the Democratic party
and will oppose the Wilson admins
tration.
Mr.. kindel is one congressman
from the Northwest who has recog-
nized the absolute disregard the pres
ent administration and Democratic
majority in Congress has shown for
the interests and industries Of the
section which he. in part, represents.
Mr.. Kindel has had the courage to
declare his independence. He will
seek reelection, probably as an in
dependent. for two reasons: first,
the neglect by the Democratic party
for all that there is in the North
west, and second, his evident belief
that few Democrats will be elected
from the Northwest in the coming
campaign.
OF President Wilson he says, .the
President may know all about the
synta Of Greek verbs, but he does not
know anything about the practical
questions that r confronting the
American people. l think the Presi-
dent has done a few goods things anu
] shall support him in those, but, as
a general thing, I disagree with his
methods and politics."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

The need of a merchant marine
now calls attention once more to the
blunder made in not exempting
American coastwise vessels from Pa
mama Canal tolls, to say nothing OF
the policy which openly repudiates
a national platform pledge. Nothing
would have gone further toward en-
%couraging and building up an Amer
lean merchant marine than the ex.
emption of American ships from the
tolls.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22
rHE WAR SITUATION
FR0MSDAY TO DAY.
fBy HERMAN RIpDER.

One Of the victims of the war died
yesterday in Rome. The Pope. bowed
down with years, could not withstand
the shock Of Christcndom's unholy
%'trife. His life was devoted to peacr
md his last prayer was that the war
ring nations might cease the mighty
conflict. A great influence for peac.
has gone. It is another misfortune
In these days of distress.
The capture of Brussels is all but
accomplished. The taking of a ma.
tons capital is almost a national hu
initiation. One cannot but feel TO,
the Belgians in their hour of adver.
sity. The wrath Of war descended
upon their heads because it was SC
ordained that the territory Of this
valiant little nation stood between
Berlin and Paris. No treaty or com.
1act could be written which would
protect It in a clash between Ger.
many and France.
A great victory has been won. The
Belgian army has been thrown back
upon Antwerp in more or less disor-
der. For all practical purposes the
Belgian forces may now be discount
ed in the general scheme of things. II
would be interesting to know how
many French and British troops were
engaged in the battle along the Ma
muir line.
A victory as great as this means
much to the German army. The
numerical superiority over the Allies
cannot have been very great. The
armies of the Mouse and Moselle can.
now continue their advance. 1t does
seem as IL things are progressing
very %fayorably for the German cause.
The siege Of Antwerp will proceed
without affecting the general course
Of the main campaign considerably.
The Germans have a tremendous
advantage in having but one General
Staff, but one directing mind and but
enc plan of campaign. The Allies, In
the facecof defeat, will not find tho
coordination so essential in conduct
ing military affairs.
We. German sympathizers, may
well feel elated over the progress OF
AFFAIRS. Our faith in the power Of
the Germanfarmy has not been mis-
placed. The great machine is still
Intact. Once under way It will
sweep everything before Il.
There Is a decided advantage from
the point of view of morale to the
Imperial Army from its Belgian vic
tories. Winning troops have a habit
Of continuing To- win. They gather
impetus from their successes. The
IAllies undoubtedly have realized the
Importance OF early victory and haYe
made the best resistance possible.
They have had sufficient time to
make a firm stand. 1t has been d
great victory, no matter what Paris
and BBrussels have to say about
strategy retreats,
In view OF the perfectly steady and
consistent advance OF the Imperial
larmy In Belgium IL Is amusing to
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Fairmont, W. Va, AugR22, 1914.
Miss Emma Young, Miss Frances
Moore, Miss Cecil Murphy. Miss Myr-
tie Morgan, Miss Edith Carter, Miss
Ada Harden, Miss Rebeeca Watson.
Miss Bette Moore. Miss Margaret
Ross. Miss Lille Pole; Miss Minnie
Wilson. Miss Rosia NJ. Hall, Miss Liz
zie Hartley, Mrs. Nannts Sherry, Mrs.
Frank McClary, Mrs. lIary Smith,
Mrs. Frank Mack, Mrs. CIV. Martin,
Mrs. John Braun, Mrs. Randolph
Vincent, Mrs. Louis Michael, Mrs.
Ella Raymond, Mrs. C. H. Hunt, F!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

NJ. Graft, Shirley Elkin, Chas. Nc
kannism, Samuel Holmes, II. H. PEN
dergast, Hall & Brown, Bill Bailey,
cland Weller. C.. A. Wilson, j. Carl
Wilson, Guy Calongloa, d. Carl Beall,
Smith Morris, w. +. Merrill, John +.
Berns, o. Cochran, Prof. W. T. Al
Ian, Vim. Boney. Joe Rock, j. E. Ber-
ry, G. b. snodgrass, w. C. Conway,
j. w. Maxwell, Hancel Carr, Curt S.
Higinbotham, Agent Eric, Samuel
Holmes, Harry Gamberdelli, Dock
Bwer, L. W. shiker, George Balder-
son, Tenant & Ballah, C. F. Smith.
c. G. Watkins, Clarence Wade. j. II.
frondfoot, Master Geo. Ed. Nay, Jo-
seph Heiskell, John Il. Walter, w. II.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22
HOLY HORROR!

The Democratic papers r all
holding up their hands in holy hor-
ror, figuratively speaking. over the
action of the board of public works
in raising the rate Of the direct state
tax levy to ten cents. They fail to
mention the fact that the last time
a Democratic board had the fixing OF
the levy the rate was placed at thir-
ty-lve cents. - Morgantown Post
Chronicle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

The Republicans of Ohio are to be
congratulated on having turned the
application of J.. B. Foraker down.
J. BIS record would qualify him for
association with some of West vir-
ginia's sainted progressive leaders.
but disqualifes him for prominent
place on i Republican icket.-spen-
Ger Times-Record.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

No man in this state is advancing
more rapidly than L. NJ. Davis, edi-
tor and manager and largely pro-
prietor Of the Fairmont West vir,
ginian. He has lately been nomi-
mated for the State Senate by the Re-
,nublicans of his district. 1t will be
represented by a capable and up
right notwithstanding State Jour-
nal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22
THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.

If you don't take the Sun don't
kick about what It says. If you are
a subscriber and don't like what It
says, buy &C and run 1t to suit your
self. But you can't make 1t talk to
suit you Just for a measly old dol
iar.-salem Ark. Sun!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

Many hundreds of oil workers who
have lost their jobs are likely to for
get to vote the Democratic ticket this
fall.-spencer Times-Record..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

Republicans of Ohio are feeling
quite chesty. In the primaries last
week the Republicans counted 215,,
900, emocrats 100000 and Progres.
sives 1o,000.-spencer Times-Rec-
ord.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22
AN ATTRACTIVE OFFER.

As there are a number who are be.
hind in their subscription to the
Herald. we will make this offer: All
those who are in arrears one year or
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22
NOsDIvIDENDs.

The stocsholders OF both the c. &
o. Railroadt Company and the South
Penn OIL Company will be compelled
to get along without the last quar-
terly dividends, which have been
passedApurely psychological.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

Mr.. Bryan asserts "watchful wait
ing wins!' villa Wins Victory,
would sound Just as euphoneous to
a pntchman and be far more truth
full.
q r
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-22

more who win come forward and pay
up at once we will give a first-ciass
obituary notice gratis In case It kills.
thems=ottawal County (o.9 Herald.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
1.-THE stars incline, but do not compel
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1914.


This is a day when the planets rule
with powerfully opposing influences,
the seers declare. Saturn, Jupiter and
Mars are strongly adverse, and Mer-
curry alone is distinctly benefic.
The sign is exceedingly encouraging
for leasing, the signing of contracts
and entering into new partnerships.
Gain through business conducted by
letter is under the best aspect.
Writers have the omen Of period
of prosperity. Cheap editions Of
books are foretold, but authors will
benefit, the seers declare.
There is a prophecy of extreme ac-
l'tivity and growth for certain small
Western towns especially those we'll
supplied with cheap fuel.
Speculation is subject to the worst
possible leading under this confgu-
ration. While fortunes are indi-
Gated for those who take great risks
in the new year, warning is given
against too great optimism, for the
stars will inspire daring and reck-
lessness.
According to astrologers the birth
rate will rise in this country and
more boys than girls will be born in
the next few years.
There is an indication of increased
interest in whatever pertains to the
rearing and education of children.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
Prairie Life

Out on the pralries of Iowa there
lived a family named Donaldson. OF
the family there was the son, eigh-
teen years old, and the husband and
wife. In those days the prairies were
infested with Indians, and 1t was
very dangerous. One day in Novem-
Der the son had to go to a relay
station for food He saddled his
horse and started. He was halfway
there when he heard a war camp,
and band of savages were on him.
They tied his hands and brought him
to their camp. While he was sitting
there he learned that an attack was
to be made on the settlement on the
next night. That night he worked on
the cords that bound him till he was
free. He then waited till the Indian
guard lay down. then rose quietly
and stole over him and caught him
by the throat, gagged and left him
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
Evening Star Astrologer
Copyright, 1914.)

The horoscope of the president Of
France, In which was read indica-
ton of war for this year, shows
that as the Sun leaves the evil d.
rection of Mars it meets the sextile
of Jupiter, which is interpreted as
encouraging for the nation.
Troubles for the Church of Rome,
which have been long indicated, will
eliminate in events of far-reaching
Significance, the seers announce. The
next Pope will have a reign of ex-
IRENE moment to the Catholics of
the world, 1t Is prophesied.
The Queen of Holland is subject
to a rule of the planets, which
presages Ill health as well as grave
anxieties.
Progress in science and art are
foreshadowed for the United States,
even though the stars indicate
financial problems which demand re-
trenchment in expenditures.
Notwithstanding the world war
much social activity in the princi-
pal cities of the United States Is
prognosticated.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is
have an unlucky omen for the year.
They should be on their guard
against quarrels and law suits.
extremely positive in character,
probably, and difficult to manage.
Boys may be inclined toward in
temperance. Girls should be care
fully protected.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
q shyster lawyer. Why don't you go
fishing? It's far more fun"

q shyster lawyer. Why don't you go
fishing? It's far more fun"
And the young man had said to
himself: '1'll just read up the law
on hog-stealing and pretend to my
self that l have been admitted to the
bar"
He saw Miss Callie, but she was
twenty rods away and looking up an
apple tree.
He saw Miss Pryor, and she wasn't
but ten rods away and had blud-
geon In her hand.
Brian Jeffries's time was coming,
however.
One morning when the whales gam
boiled, the mermaids sang and the
waters of the sound were like a bogus
half dollar, the young man went
down to take a dip in the briny Be-
fore taking the dip he cast his eyes
abroad, and a mile from shore he
saw a female rowing boat around
with one oar. He understood at once.
She had lost the other oar and the
tide was taking her toward Halifax
at the rate of four miles an hour. He
waved his towel, uttered shouts of
announcement, and sprang into a
boat and rowed as If life were at
stake.
AS Brian drew nearer he saw that
the girl was Miss Callie Floyd.
Nearer yet and he saw that she was
not bit perturbed. The other oar
| lay in the boat.
why, II thought" he began,
when she interrupted him with:
"Mr. Jeffries, why are you called
Punch?'"
Because 1 punched three fellows
who set out to punch me-"
1T see Why did you try to smash
your runabout last SUMMER
"Why, it was merely a close shave,
and I knew I could do it. The chap
In the other auto was jinx, and l
didn't propose to let him crow over
me-"
"a very proper spirit. Mr.. Je1fries.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
VOL. l., NO. 245.
The Lost Heir
Continued from Saturday,
CHAPTER v.
In a DawiIoua GltnattAn

In Perilous Situation.
After he left the brakemen he came
to Austin, Texas. He heard of rich
cattle man, by the name of Watson.
He had some looks like his uncle Bill.
And his uncle recognized him passing
by. He happened to see some ruffians
passing by and said he would pay
them well If they would kill him. So
they seized hold of him and mounted
their horses and rode off with him,
but an Indian heard of all this and
told his friend, Broncho Buster"
The both of them ran after the two
ruffians and Broncho Buster was a
sharpshooter and aimed after the ruff
fan who held hold of william
Bang! Down fell the ruffian dead.
The Indian seized a hold of the other
ruffian. Broncho Buster came and
lifted him down. william told him
his history and Bronoho Buster said
he would be his friend always, and
asked him where he is going and he
told him where. Broncho Buster gave
him railroad ticket and he went
there. He asked where his father
lived. They showed him the way. AS
he was walking up the stairs, he saw
his uncle choking his father. He
Jumped through the window ana
knocked his uncle senseless. He
called for help. Meanwhile his UNCLE
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
What Was Lacking.

James started his third helping Of
pudding with delight.
"Once upon time, James" admon-
ished his mother, there was little
boy who ate too much pudding, and
he burst.
James considered. There amt
such thing as too much pudding, 7
he decided.
There must be-" continued his
mother, "else why did the little boy
burst?"
James passed his plate for the
fourth time. saying, mot enough
boy. "--Exchangs
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19

bound, and stole away. He warned
the settlers that night, and the next
night they were ready for them. The
settlers won the fight and Harry was
rewarded for his bravery by being
appointed sergeant in one of the
Western armies. and he gave a good
account Of himself.
HARRY DE HAVEN
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19

regained his senses and ran to the
trains and rode home,
CHAPTER vi.
His Father.
My sonl My own son! Where were
you? asked his father. And he told
him all his adventures.
They went back to Austen, Texas.
His uncle was sentenced to prison for
life.
(The end)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
He Wasn't Sure

she-Am the first girl you ever
kissed?
why-er-I don't know. Your
face seems familiar--Life.
Are you sure, Ann Maria, this dish
before me is not deleterious?"
"Of course it isn't. you old fool.
Can't you see it's devlled crab?"
I'm Europe wives are taking the
place of men in fields and shops"
Some Of the men will be In no
hurry to get back"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
Write to Junior Star
By Myer

Dear Children:
The Junior Evening Star will
print bright, interesting letters and
original short stories not exceed
ing $50 words in length. Write In
ink and on one side Of the paper
only.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
In Land Of Jokedom

A little boy of four years of age
on noticing for the first time lock
of gray hair on his fathers head
asked:
Papa, why are some of your hairs
gray?"
Thinking to drive home moral
lesson, the father answered:
Papa has a new gray hair every
time his little boy Is naughty
The child seemed lost In thought,
but. after a pause, said, gravely:
"Then grandpa must have had aw-
full naughty boys. "-Philadelphia
Press.
Zones wanted to spend his vaca-
ton in the country and Mrs. Jones
wanted to go to the seashore."
How did they settle it?"
1T is evident that you are not
married. Boston Transcript.
"Why did they call Napoleon the
little corporate"
HE only commanded about 10000
men,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19

but why did you assault that poor
chauffeur in the village?"
HE was drunk and endangering
the life of the lady in the tonneau."
Proper spirit again. How many
brawls have you hadT
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19

mot one"
"Uhl I'm! Mr.. Jeffries, you can
row back and / will follow at my
leisure: and a man of proper spirit
ought to be able to think up a way
to handle Miss Pryor"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-05-20
Cut=Ouer Lands
Fine Fer Alfalfa,
Says jackson
DECLARES BELIEF THAT PLANT
WILL NOT THRIVE HERE IS
T. .-sf-nsFB- S.f 80 ,Nfn g.
MOST ERRONEOUS.

T. F. Jackson, professor Of Agricul-
ture in the Mississippi Normal Col
lege, who owns farm In Oktibbeha
equity, says the idea that alfalfa can
not be grown successfully in this sec
tior is erroneous. He procured some
alfalfa seed and planted small
patch on the Normal College grounds
three months ago. Today he brought
to The News office a vigorous speci-
men of alfalfa cut this morning which
measured two feet high.
Mr.. Jackson says the land on which
this alfalfa was grown is ordinary,
cut-over pine land, that received no
better preparation than that given for
other crops grown on the Normal
lands, except that in addition to the
barnyard fertilizer generally used, he
applied small quantity Of air-slacked
lime as a top dressing. He thinks