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Evening star., 1915-11-28


still joyed in her red balloon-the sort
that is puffed from shriveled skin to
globular shinyness and then crurpp pies
back with a wheeze.
And such an intelligent child that
she could follow the melodramatic reels
at that special movie throughout its
interweavings of tears and laughter.
until
There are always exceptions. and
when the villain was preparing to dy-
Mantle the bridge Margery's under
standing fell short and she had to ask
her mamma what the man was going
TO do. Mamma explained that the man
was going to blow UP the bridge.
Margery took in the situation. There
was the big. big bridge, and there was
the man. And she herself had expert
enced the difficulties of blowing up
Mamma. viii he have breath
enough
she was considering crime from a
child's point of view,
step up, ladies, and try our genuine
ruby wine. MADE from strictly temper
ance extract. five gallons TO the bottle
Take a glass. madam"
The demonstration was aIertly hos
pitabIe and madam was willing when
she had taken her first sip she held
her glass TO the light to catch its de-
natured glow. II was the trick of a
connotsseur, but madam's words were
those OF an aquarian:
Young man. there's an intoxicant in
this drink As temperance woman
] must deHounce II. ! call this fer
neutcd wine"
The demonstrator was positive TO the
contrary, and while he protested
madam drained the glass.
The next sample went to sharp :
eyed lady with tongue to match:
Ia steE the same ditch water to
me- and at that | guess you've doctored
IL up some stronger than what you are
selling. Five gallons 'er water'd drown
out any extrac short of poison. I'm
Evening star., 1915-11-28
Secret Writing.

From the London Chronicle.
We are hearing much today about
secret writing, but have not yet heard of
anything to beat the simple cunning OF
one, Histiaeus, Greek, at the Persian
court, in the fifth century, B. c., who
wanted to send private message to a
friend at Miietus. He took d slave with
bad eyes, and. under pretense of curing
him, shaved his head. The message was
then written on his scalp, unknown ever
to him. the hair allowed to grow again
and the slave sent off to Miletus with a
letter which all could read, saying how
well he had been cured. And the friend
with whom the plan had been arranged
only needed shaving materials to uncover
the secret message.
Evening star., 1915-11-28

It Ii designed
W { II two-inch
continuous posts.
Finished with
three coats OF
porcelain white
enamel.
10 ttrs. Pay
me nt--25c Ss week
Evening star., 1915-11-28
Candy Boxes.

@ ONE of the candy shops have at
~ tractive boxes covered with black
and white striped paper. bound with
colored ribbon ties in a big rosette bow
at one side Other pretty black and
white boxes are of white with black
pipings and silhouetted figures in black
relief on the covers
Evening star., 1915-11-28
For the Telephone.

~ Ut a circular piece of cardboard
" then divide with pen and ink as
many times as desired and write in the
spaces the telephone numbers. Tn
screw the mouthpiece of the telephone
and fit the circle onto tn instrument.
Evening star., 1915-11-28
Smarty

From the Boston Transcript
Yesterday was your birthds v
wasn't it,
He-No: that was twenty-six year.
ago yesterday.
Evening star., 1915-11-28

ugly that he was positively beautiful
q dramatic combination which prompt
ed a passer-by who had caught the in
cdent to ask the chaperon if her
Charge was as dangerous as he seemed.
The attendant was a pleasant voiced
person. and her words had the ring of
silver truth.
Dangerous! Why Rowdy has the
most affectionate disposition, Why, he
Is so tame that
Which shows what looks amount to in
this world.
). i X
She was such tiny child that she
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-26
Monongah0La
(Cont!nuet from page oncl

hurdle 1t, andsno sane manufacturer
would make the effort.
Cheaper gas is what we want. And
II the merger of the gas company and
the traction company will bring that
condition, II will be u great public ben.
etit. but the rub comes when the best
hopes held out by the merger Is half.
cent decrease in the gas rate 10 BE-
made some time in the happy future.
Reading the details of the merger
which will undoubtedly go through It
would seem that the traction company
Is the big benefit receiver and that
Fairmont's immediate future, so far as
getting more business here, Is, to say
the least, aot greatly enhanced.
What Fa!rmont needs is gas rate
which will enable US TO compete on at
least an almost equal basis with
Clarksburg, a gas rate which will
bring new industries 10 Fairmont, a
gas rate which will make for a per.
manent prosperity and greater growth
of this community. Hacking off half
cent is not going to help matters
materially and no fiction writer can
conveuce the thinking business man
that It will.
In taking over these holdings the
Monongahela Valley Traction Com.
pany comes into possession OF $4,000
acres OF leased land. 90 producing
wells, with an open flow Of $4,000 900
cubic feet Of gas every "a hours. Eight
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LINCOLN VOTERS
PLAN TOID|SCUSS
ROADIBOND. ISSUE
-
Mass Meeting Called to De-
eide What Roads Are
to be Paved.
.MAYsPEND 100000
About Thirty Miles of High
waysin District May
be Improved.

Amass meeting Of the Taxpayers Of
Lincoln district will be held IN Farm.
ington Saturday afternoon, october
80, at 1870 o'clock to arrange Tor the
appointment OF committee represent
Ing the various sections OF tho district
TO decide what roads should be I'M.
proved sout OF the proceeds OF u pro.
posed bond issue OF from S3U0.0Ov 10
S500,000 The exact amount OF the
proposed bond issue porDably Will also
beidecided upon at TINS mass meeting.
The yigor and energy with which
the friends OF good roads in Lincoln
district are pushing the bond issue
proposition IL Indicated by the action
OF The good roads committee during
a conference with the county court
yesterday afternoon.
The committee OF which W. E. Ma.
pei is chairman and John A. Book, sec.
setary, and consisting OF score or
more Of Lincoln county taxpayers,
had appeared before the county Court
torequest preliminary survey OF the
lincoln district roads preparatory 10
the proposed bond issue. They pre-:
tented a petition signed by 50 laxpay.
ars. When the committee was toiu BY
The county court that nothing could
be done in the way Of authorizing a
preliminary survey until the taxpay-
ersihad decided what roads they want
cd paved, the committee PROMPTLY ad-
iourned to the rear OF the court room
and voted unanimously TO call citi.
zens mass meeting for Saturday after.
noon to settle the question. Members
ofsthe county court indicated their
willingness to authorize the survey as
soon as the Lincoln district taxpayers
determined where they wished the
proposed Improvements to be made.
Members OF the committee OF Lin
coin district taxpayers declared yes
terday during the discussion with the
county court that they wished to pave
from 2S to 80 miles OF roads and that
such an improvement they believed
would cost about 100000.
Members OF the good roads commit.
tee told the court yesterday that a
large part Of the wealth OF Lincoln
district consists in coal which under.
Hes the land. This coal they said
was assessed for the purpose OF tax.
alton at from double 10 three times
he;amount at which the surface is as
sessed.
It5was pointed out that extensive
mining operations are being started
In the district, two shafts being in
process OF construction on HelenS run
and asthird nearer Pennington. The
coal will be taken rapidly from the
misunderstanding the next few years, the
speakers declared, and as fast as an
ncre OF coal is mined it is checked
on the assessors books and no longer
Taxed. Therefore, 1t was urged that
ifSthe owners Of the valuable coal are
to he. compelled to bear part of the
burden OF improving the roads of the
district the bond issue must he voted
at once and the levying OF taxes TO
meet the bills started at the earliest
possible date.
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County Deposits
Money in Banks

More than $4,000 accumulated dur.
ing the fiscal year just ended and
belonging to the sinking funds OF the
road bonds OF Fairmont and Manning.
ton districts was placed in the local
banks today by order OF the County
Court at per cent interest.
Of,this amount more than $4,000 Is
to go towards paying off the 100000
worth Of good road bonds In Fairmont
district and $500 TO be used to re-
duce the 100000 Indebtedness con.
tracted by Warrington district for
good roads.
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Plan to Build
Continued from page one.)

taxed to It's capacity In furnishing
pure water TO the homes in Fairmont
and the additional burden OF furnish.
ing water to the boilers OF the fac.
tories is more than 1t is able TO bear
without increasing the capacity Of the
plant, engineers say.
In order 10 encourage manufactur.
Ing enterprise in this city a special
rate OF SIN cents per LOU gallons is
made By the city on water rom the
city mains furnished Tor use III The
boilers o; factories While the rate al
lowed TO householders is 20 cents per
1000 gallous. The use oil this pure
water by factories he's already taxed
the city water plant TO its utmost Gu.
pacity and according to city officials
some other arrangement will have to
be made In the near future.
Engineers cay that the pure sparkling
water from some one OF the many
crystal mountain streams flowing into
the Tygarts Valley river would be
iueal Tor use in factory boilers with.
cut the cost OF alteration. They say
that a comparatively inexpensive dam
and eight miles OF 10 inch viaduct to
the foothills OF the mountains would
furnish practically unlimited sup.
ply OF water OF the very hest quality
lor factory boilers.
The first cost OF such 4 plant would
be considerable, il is said, but 1t would
eliminate entirely the cost OF heavy
annual charges for pumping and for
filtration. Figured on this, basis en-.
gineers friendly TO the project say
that the plant would be an exceeding
~ profitable investment. The carry.
ing out OF this project would relieve
the strain on the overtaxed filtration
ssytem of the city which would then
be ample to supply filtered water TO
the homes in Fa!rmont for years TO
come without costly extensions and
additions.
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Court News

q. ". Hall, formerly engaged III
The. grocery business in Fairmont. WAS
appointed constable today by the
County Court to succeed J. Frank Rus.
SELL, who resigned recently. Mr.. Hall
will take Mr.. Russell's place in Jus
tice sof the Peace NJ. R. Musgrave's
office as soon as he provides the re.
Squisite bond and takes the oath OF
OFFICE.
The usual bond for constable is
$500 which entities the officer to
carry a revolver under the state pis'
fol stoting law without taking out an
extra license. Mr.. Hall was elected
ceyeral years ago but after election
decided that he did not want the office,
and Constable William r. Riggs was
appointed in his place.
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for the winters demands. Pipe lines
have been extended and changed with.
in the city. Six and eight gas mains
lead 80 I'D e"circle the sactory dis.
tricts of Fairmont. Extensions have
been made In Harrison County as far
as Dola. Pipe lines have been extcnl.
ed in slonongalia County rs far as
Hagans. And other extensions are
being made into new gas territory that
has been recently leased and is being
developed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-26
Raber Admits Pistol
Belonged to Brother

Joseph Raber, prisoner In the
county ioil on a charge OF numbering
his brother Luther Raber, admitted
today, Sheriff c. D. Conway says.
that the 45 calibre Colt magazine re.
yolyerg found hidden in his home near
Warrington Sunday belonged TO the
murdered brother. Joseph Raber,
however declares that the weapon was
left in his keeping several days be.
fore tho murder when they were on
chicken stealing expedition to-
eether.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-26

wells were drilled this summer and
four others are being drilled at this
time. The product OF these wells is
used in local consumption.
Several hundred acres of virgin ter.
ritory has been leased AMI FIVE thoa.
sand acres will soon be added TO the
field. The company has arranged 50
that II has never been in so good
shape to serve the people as at the
present time. The big pumping station
has been put in first class condition
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French Check Germans.
CI3y asSncIatpd PrcSs

PARIS. Oct. 26.-Flghtlns has con.
tinued IN the Champagne district at
La courtine with limited fuctuat.on
according to the announcement made
by the French war cifice this after.
noon. The stubbrn French resistance
and offensive astiyity of French
troops checked the counter attack Of
tho Germans.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-26

Uncle Sam experiments and
sticks and dependable steam
the These nneaturre ferry boats
and the regular schedue-say round trip
they not only transfer Mail and supplies Of all
enlisted have occasion back
anchor the launches lifted
bodily eshps of powerful boat
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-14
IT'S PURE AND
HEALTfFJL

eaoAe III
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
On an Auto Tour.

J. B. Hughs and wife accomp anied by Mrs. Robt. Massey and two children, all of Shaw, Miss, stopped here for a few days visit with their sister. Mrs. J. R. Carr, and brother, ". T. Massey, recently while entour by auto through Arkansas. Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. After a most enjoyable sojourn here they left Monday for Oklahoma City via Hot Springs. They will make the return trip via. the Southern route and take in a large scope of country
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
NUMBER i5

your very door as asset worth many times more than it's cost. It has been limited in it's posi- blIities by missmanagement and SeltiShneSo, instead of educating and elevating and bringing thrift to those who have so generously patronized it. The reverse has been the rule. The people have put up their money to help an enterprise to prmote the public good, have they value received The carnival attractions i'll some instances being as low and de grading as the mind could con ceive. There was a marked in provement in the last one to the credit of members of the board, but there is and has been to- much entertainment drawing on the financial resources of the people and not enough of the essentials for the advancement of our industries and to bring our people to a more prosperous condition.
 Lets change this-first see that our money is used for purpose it was pledged. That the obliga- tions be paid if rightly acquired and cancelled if not a just debt. That the business and features be conducted within the limit of our means. That clean whole some entertainments take place of carnivalS. That our program be such as will enlighten our people, young and old, to the ex ten that they may progress and That we extend to them a chance to furnish more of the entertainment instead of being entertained in the manner here tofore allowed. Stockholders and Citizens make it your business for one day at least to attend to a matter of far more importance than you may think it. by attend ing the next meeting of Stock holders-date to be announced later.
 With best wishes,
 o. T. Muzzy.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
BIGGEST WHEAT CROP
 IN YEARS.

Three billion bushels of of corn, ono and one half billion bushels of oats and billion bush els of wheat are in prospect for this years American harvest. Record crops of rye, white and sweet potatoes, tabacco, rice and hay also are predicted for the prosperous farmers who have planted 3lO,546,OO0 acres, or 20.000,05O acres more than last year to their principal products.
 The wheat crop, the greatest ever grown in any country, will be worth more than Sl 100000, GOO, while the corn crops value may reach S2, 00,00O,000
 Estimate of the principal crops announced today by the D D t. ment of Agriculture, based on conditions of August 1, shows that all crops will be greater than last year. Both wheat and corn shows improvement over July conditions, though excessive rams and cold weather in the central states interfered with threshing, Cats also suffered in those states, but in other sec. tions the improvement more than offset this,
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
Pine Bluff Has First
 1915 Bale of Cotton

The first bale of the 1915 crop of cotton was received at Pine Bluff Monday by the Hammett Grocery Company. It is from the plantation of pr. J c. Norton near Lake Village. The bale will be sold at auction today by K. B. Bloom, secretary of the Chamb- CTS of Commerce. The grower also will receive a premium which it is expected. will be un- usually high, probably 10 cents per pound.
 The first bale is 10 days behind last years first bale, which also came from Chicot county. It was raised by c. B Owen.on the Red leaf plantation. It was auctioned and B. B. Wells bought it for 40 cents pound. The grower re- ceived a premium of S127.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
Miss Reiff Entertains.

Miss Dorothea Reiff delight fully entertained on Friday evening Aug 6, at her beautiful home in Carlisle, in honor of her guest Miss Jeneya Echlin of Conway who is visiting her.
 Games, contest and amuse- ments of various sorts were en gagged in to the enjoyment of all present. Delicious refreshments were served after the funn and pleasure was all over with, and late in the evening the happy guest departed for their respct- i've homes.
 Those present were: Misses Katie Lou Cunningham, Nell Cook. Agnes Crawford, Lu Deeter, Marguerite Buhl, Loyse Burnett, and Helen Conrey of Stuttgart. Gladys Gray and Jeneva Echlin of Conway; Messrs Garland Saunders, Harry Perk- ins, Donald French, Raleigh Col claisure, Farris King, Clement Presley, Fred Burnett, Marion Nichols, and Cliff Griffin
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

Bracy B. Beesley, formerly of Hamilton neighborhood, but now of North Yakima, Wash. who is making tour of the country visiting relatives is here for time renewing acquaintances and talking over old times. Mr. Bees ley left here about 23 years ago. but has been back on visit two or three times. He has just left Louisiana, where he visited and will go from here to Chicago. He knows most all of the old timers in this section and is an interest ing man to talk to. He has our thanks for cash on subscription and a pleasant call.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

A friend is a person who i. for you" always under any cir cumstances,
 lie never investigates you.
 When charges are made again. st you he does not ask proof. He asks the accuser to clear out.
 Be likes you just as you are He doesn't want to alter you.
 Whatever kind of coat you are wearing suits him. Whether you have on a dress suit or a hickory shirt with no collar, he thinks it's fine.
 He likes your. mood and enjoys your pessimism as much as your optimism.
 He is better than a lover be- cause he is never jealous.
 He wants nothing from you ex- cept that you be yourself.
 He is the one being with whom you are safe. With him you can utter your heart, it's badness and it's goodness. You don't have to be careful.
 There are few faithful wives and husbands; there are few faithful friends.
 Anybody can stand by you when you are right; a friend stands by you even when you are wrong.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

Uncle Clark Holland and Aunt Tish Lewis, both of this place were quitely married on Friday of last week at the home of Elder Vanbrust, who officiated. Their ages are about 70 and 50- both old enough to know better, but as they have known each other all their lives, and as this is their third or forth authorization on the sea of matrimony, perhaps they krow whither they are bound and will avoid all subma. rines and reach port safely; at least that Is the hope of all of their friends-or words to that etfect-St Paul Mountain Air.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
THE HOME PAPER.

Ex-Governor Francis once said the following of newspapers;
 Each year the the local paper gives from $500 to S1,0OO in free lines to tbe community in which it is located. No other agency can or will do this. The editor, in proportion to his means, does more for his town than any other ten men, and in all fairness he ought to be surpported-not be cause you like him or admire his writings, but because the local paper is the best invest ment community can make. It may not be brilliantly edited or crowded with thought, but fin ancially it is more benefit to the community than the preacher or teacher. Understand me, I do not mean mentally and yet on moral questions you will find most of the local papers on the right side. Today the editor of the local papers do most for the least money of any people on earth.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
What Have You?

If you have any articles about your premises you want to dis pose of put want ad in The Independent. Good second hand furniture, farming tools and other equipments are always salea ble and it cost put cent a word to let the people know what you have to offer. Every week someone reports a ready sale of some article advertised in the Independent.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
What a Gallon Will Do.

A gallon of Ross Dead Quick Spray will destroy more bedbugs ants, feas, moths, vegetable and plant insects, chicken mites, also mosquitos, and do it quicker, than anything we know of. It will not soil household goods. It is easy to use. Sold in Carlisle by c. $. Ayres.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between Clifford R. Griffin and J. R. Massey in publishing tEe Carlisle Independent has been dissolved by mutual concent, Clifford R. Griffin assuming full contorl of the business.
 CLIFFORD R. GRIFFIN.
 J. R. MASSEY.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
Gerren Items.

Mrs. E. E. Brandt and little daughter, Martha, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jessup.
 Mrs. Will Wardwell attended funeral of her cousin, Mrs John Hees. near Hazen Saturday. E Stratton has returned from a visit to Hot Springs
 Mrs. Bill Potts of Cross Roads died Saturday night
 A literary society has been or ganized at this place and will meet every Friday night. A Holiness meeting is in pro. gress at Barrettsville.
 Prof. Otho Hodges was in Car lisle Saturday.
 Trebde.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
New Residence.

Contractor, c. H. Osborne this week began work on a new, two story, eight room delling for pr. k. F Harrison. It is located on lot just South of the Baptist church, and when completed will be one of the incest dwellings, in town.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Harring- ten and Mr. and Mrs. l.. o. Montgomery visited in Little Rock one day recently.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

c. $. Ayres proprietor of the Rexall store is having new coat of paint applied on the in- terior, which adds greatly to it's appearance.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12
Edd Downs,

L. o. Montgomery and wife of Memphis, who have been visit ing his sister Mrs. E. W, Har- rington for several day returned home Sunday.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

Misses Hallie Proctor, Helen Conrey and Nellie Morrison; and Messrs. Harold Fitch and Off ford R. Griffin motored oyer to Little Rock Friday afternoon.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

Miss Gladys Gray of Conway. who has been visiting Miss Burnett, left Tuesday for De- Valls Bluff where she will visit several days.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

Miss Mildred Turner of Mem phis, and Miss Julia Turner of Moirilton, are visiting Tn Carlisle this week the guests of Mrs. c. $. Ayres.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

MT. and Mrs. Ray Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman motor ed to Little Rock Saturday even- ing.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-12

John Wiley with the Layne & Bowler We'll works was in town looking after their interest the first of the week.