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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-15
MEDICATION OF DEMOCRACY

This is a time when the reaction
airy is declaring popular rule a fail
ure, that the only kind of govern
ment that is efficient is an autocratic
government where the power is con-
centrated and absolute. The truth is
that this war has not only demon
strated as it never was demonstrated
before, the danger, the devilishness,
the utter disregard of the opinions of
the masses in autocratic forms Of gov
eminent, while the one country which
the world not only for the magnificent
courage of its citizens but for their
wonderful resourcefulness and eff
cheney is the democracy Of France.
The French people did not want war.
They hated war and still hate 1t, but
when 1t was forced upon them they
rose to the occasion and showed their
wonderful self poise, unsurpassed
fighting ability and efficiency.
When the German armies swept
thru Belgium and into France they
found the French unprepared to meet
them. But with calmness and won
derful heroism the French held them
OFF until they got ready. Today the
French, man for man, equal the Ger
man soldiers to say the very least,
and in the opinion of those who have
visited the trenches, they excel them
in this. The French have the greater
initiative, and that is the result of
democracy. The Germans have been
trained to believe that the state is
everything, the citizen nothing, ex-
cept what the state chooses to COM
mand him to be-. This makes eff
cheney up to a certain point. 1t en-
ables the government to concentrate
its forces swiftly and strike hard in
bulk 1t is a detriment, however, to
individual initiative counts. In the
trench warfare the small units must
look out for themselves, they must
act on their own judgment, and here
the superior intelligence and indie
pendence of the Frenchman counts
In the matter of guns the French are
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-15
GREW RHUBARB IN CELLAR

Bridgeton, N. Grow rhubarb In
your cellar and have fresh crop for
pies all winter. Leroy Souder of this
place says it's practical and profit
able.
Souder has turned his cellar into
a rhubarb field and raises enough for
his own use and to sell. Since rhu-
barb prices on the market range as
high as twenty-five cents for a bunch
of four or five stalks, Souder ism los
Ing money on his venture.
Four inches of earth spread over
the concrete floor of his cellar is his
farm" Rhubarb roots require only
four inches depth, Souder says. Roots
can be purchased for two cents each,
and each root will grow as many as
twenty stalks.
Heat from the cellar furnace is
sufficient to keep the plants growing.
Even half a dozen roots planted in
the cellar, he saws, will provide all
the rhuba'rb the average family needs
through winter. - Philadelphia
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-15

stances imaginable, has many recre-
atoms in time of peace but his favor
lite is the study of mechanics. He un-
derstands all about motors, flying
machines and engines, and he is prob.
ably the only living monarch who has
driven railway engine.
General Joffre confesses that his
favorite relaxation is study. Had he
not been soldier, he would undoubt-
eddy have become professor.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Stomach Trouble and Constipation
Those who are afflicted with stom-
ach trouble and constipation should
read the following: II have never
found anything so good for stomach
trouble and constipation as Chamber
lain's Tablets. 1 have used them
off and ON now for the past two years.
They not only regulate the action of
the bowels but stimulate the liver
and keep ones body in a healthy con-
dition," writes Mrs. Benjamin Hoop
er. Auburn. N. Y.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-15
500 Reward. $100

The readers of this paper will DO
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease. requires a constitutional treat
ternaily, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the. dis
ease. and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith In its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that It falls to cure. Send
for list OF testimonials.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-15
FOr CHILDREN'S
CHRISTMAS
PARTIES

IN CHILD'S love for Christmas
IA party is very touching. One
HNI Christmas gone, he lives in
@ happy anticipation Of the one
to come So never allow the Yuletide
season to pass without giving at least
one party for the children. 1t need not
be an elaborate affair. Just the sim
plest menu and entertainment will
please, for children are not critical
This year let 1t be SNOWFALL party"
On circular pieces of white bristol
board touched with water color paints
to simulate snowballs, write the In
vitations. Children adore dressing up"
so make 1t q costume party.
At any shop where favors are sold
cotton snowballs are purchasable In
all sizes. These are inexpensive, but
II you prefer they may be made at
home. Attach these, to strands Of white
baby ribbon OF different lengths and
with them form a shower Of snowballs
over the table. This Is simple mat
ter II you have dome chandelier, for
the snowballs can be suspended from
a network Of Christmas greens fitted
under the dome. The top OF the chan
delier should be completely covered
with Christmas decorations.
For the centerpieces form a large
SNOWFALL Of cotton and decorate 1t with
holly and mistletoe This should con-
tain a favor for each small guest,
wrapped In cotton SNOWFALL and tied
with white ribbon. Deck the candles
with red shades shaped like Christmas
bells to add color to the table.
Serve the sandwiches tied In bundles
with red ribbon and ornament the
cakes, ices, salad aud candies In a
Christmasy manner.
Entertain the children with games
or dancing, OF you might arrange for
them to give Christmas pantomime
1t will take but little coaching
Just before they depart have Kriss
Kringle appear with a large bag filed
with cotton or tissue paper snowballs
which is the signal for SNOWFALL fight
This will prove jolly ending to the
chlldren's Christmas party.
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Yule Song

Yule Song
High arc hearts In hut and hall
Cry Noel" sing "Noelp
And In stall
Lowly kneel tho cattle oil.
TO the merry Yulstide bell
Shout "Noelw
Dses IN slumber buried deep
Cry NOEL" sing '.Nosli"
Ont Of sleep
Into mellow murmux leap
70 the joyous Yulstide bell
Shout Noel"
At the dawning II 70 mark
Ury "NoelV sing NOEL"
70 may bark
Voices in each airy arc
To the blessed Yuletide bell
Shout "Noel"
Angels that with triumph thrill
Cry NOEL" sing Noel"
Echoing still
peace on earth, to men good willw
To the gladstone Yuletide bell
Shout "Noel!'
Scotland in Lippincott's.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-15
TURKEY DINNER

, Turkey dinner will be served at the
Annex Cafe next Sunday. Usual
price, 35 cents. Bring your family.
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tSsat xs.
CHRISTMAS PLAYS

n N few villages In England
Christmas play is still present.
ed. and there is still perform.
u ed, as regularly as boxing
night comes around each year. a pan
tomime in nearly every English town.
but these are only phantoms of the
past, for Christmas revels are not now
what they were. and Christmas plays
are gradually being forgotten. along
with many other old time Yuletide Gus
TOMS
Among the earliest plays In the mod
ern drama will be found Christmas
plays and dramas dealing with the
Nativity Of Christ. In the beginning
Of the religious drama, however.
Christmas was not the only feast upon
which the plays written by the monks
were performed. Other feast days
were duly celebrated with appropriate
dramas. The Greek and Roman
drama having died a natural death.
owing to the depths Of wickedness to
which It had descended, the theater
ceased to exist until its revival in the
middle ages in the shape of mystery
and miracle plays. The possibilities Of
the drama as g means Of religious In
struction. which at the same time
would also entertain and hold the at
tention Of the multitude. was early ap.
preciated by the eccleslastics, and the
suggestion followed with success. In
this revival Of the drama the early
writers, who were principally monks.
naturally turned TO the ancient classic
models, which they followed as to form
only. for their productions are now
rather curioslties Of literature than lit.
erture itself Thus we see Euripides
used in the construction Of drama
on Christ's Passion.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-15

There was fat man of Bombay
Who was smoking one sunshney day.
Went to sleep in his chair.
Toppled backward right there,
Dislocated his neck so they say.
The wife of this man of Bombay
Done very wise thing on that day,
She sure was brick
Got an osteopath quick
And he cured that fat man of Bombay.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25
HE ALT HINTS
RIeHTlANp. wR oNe way TO GIVE
THE BABY HIS BATH. Il. d

There are good many details in the
baby's bath which are very important,
but perhaps none Is less understood
than are the proper ways OF lifting the
baby into his tub.
Place the left hand under the baby's
neck and let the body rest on the
palm Extend the three middle ting'
ers down the back, stretching the
thumb and foreanger from one should.
or to the other, In this way rest is
made for the. infants body. i,
Let the head rest on your wrist,
then take the feet in the right hand,
and place the baby in the tub iii a
sitting position. Keep supporting
him with the left hand
With the right hand, dash water oy.
er the baby's head and chest. and rub
him we'll. After the bath, remove tho
child from the tub with your hand
still supporting his back Support his
feet with the right hand.
Wrap the child in towel and then
H o.
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CONFESSIONS OF AWIFE $:

us Mary really going to get mar
Red 8again?' asked Dick after the old
crowd had gone.
think SO. Aren't you glad II
Mary can find happiness anywhere
that she will take it? Why do you
resent It? She was good wife to
Jack
eyes. suppose so,' said Dick with
ssigh. II guess 1t rather overturns
my theories that woman should new.
ersmarry second time"
laughed. "But your mother has
married again."
,,NIargie, you don't for one moment
think mother and old man Trent are
IN love with each other They only
wanted the calm compantonship of old
soh. did they. Well my. dear Dick,
listen to this read him the letter
Moltie wrote me. When reached the
part where she told about seeing Mr..
Trent kiss her mother and both of
them blushing Dick muttered, II should
hope they would, why will. old people
makeauch fools OF themselves"
Are they fools. Dtck?" asked.
Dtct looked at me in surprise.
fsWhat do you mean?" he asked.
tsWouldn't you like to live it all over
agsiRIs . \, !, ,o.,,,o \,
living it, lied Dick giibly
's0hsno, you are not. What you are
iiyfngsn Is very different from the
tarfible emotional earthquake that
,lpheaved in your life when we first
met.
don't believe we. would be human
tive both sometimes did not wish It
back again. We all say love Is eternal
bit dts rarely lasts, with It's mingled
ecstasies and anguish, more than a
YEAR or 4two.s Then you men go seek.
fnk the divine thrill again, but deep
fSank in your mind you have bound
up Wfthsyour mans egotism the idea
fhat having known you and loved you
no woman could again feel the tender
passion for any other man.
sThis;smy dear Dick, Is another OF
the sman-made ideas OF woman.
won't you ever realize that while
woman,sS love is less transient than
nianss,Sy yet there is no reason why she
should mot, and does not, love more
fhnn5 once, Don't you remember what
George Eliot says?"
Never read any Of her highbrow
stuff answered Dick.
This issnot 'highbrow' Dick, she
askss Why Us it poets have said so
much about our first love and SO lit.
ne about our later loyes?"
George Eliot was one Of the first
women to be honest with her readers
md terself Eon the subject iof loving
aItis rot Mergte and Il you were
not tea down bed I'd he Swond eringI
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

who was making love to you"
dick, how can you be so common
eyes, that is Just it. The common
Is what we must always call the vul-
gar, but is It?
"You let your mind daily around
here trying to find some outlet for
your love because you think have
been untrue to you.
won't you ever understand, my
dear. that in mans scheme OF life
what. you call being untrue does not
in anyway effect his love for the one
woman"
Then why should the same thing
effect my love for you. Dick?"
II don't know. only know It does.
You woman have such a habit OF ig-
noring facts when you begin to dis
cuss things"
"I1l not be 'butted' my dear, I've
got to go to the office. I'll tell Mrs
Selwin we are coming over there to
live with her. Shall I?''
Wait another day. I want to know
how long I'll have to lie here like a
log"
A shade passed over Dicks face, as
he placed his hand on my cheek for
an instant-then turned quickly away,
someway, little book there only
seems to be great pity in Dicks eyes
when he looks at me these days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25
DIAMONDS sr. Ma. cHuRca.
]. 3. Work11an, paetor

Sunday school $3.50. NJ. L. West,
superintendent. We invite all who are
not members OF other schools to join
some Of our classes. Our school Is
growing steadily, come with us. Ser
mon 10:45. "Duty or Drowning
which,"
At 8 p: m. good service for all;
thoroughly evangelistic: DR.. Broom.
field will speak, DR.. Goodwin will sing,
and. others will participate In the SER
vice. All are invited to attend
Epworth League at $3.50. Mrs. Muir:
ply will lead. Sermon 1870. Goods
Yearning Perseverance" The even
ing service will open with song SER
vice by the big choir. Service at 1880
each evening this week. The revival
is CRYING numbers are turning to
Christ; souls are saved In the public
services and in the cottage meetings
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IRALLY.

one % the notable services Of 70,
m6rrow will be the union service to
be held at q: 80 o'clock in the NJ. 7.
Temple to hear Mr.. e. P. Gates Of
chicago, and Miss Pearl Smith Of
Columbus. o.
The Lutheran, Presbyterian, First
nc n sand NJ. P. Temple congregations
hayes given up their regular evening
service and will join in this Union
Christian Endeavor rally. In
MI Gates will speak on 1.-THE Door
OF Opportunity" and Miss Smith will
speak ION Bending the Twtg." An urg'
ent Invitation is extended to the pub.
1icStoI attend. Special music is being
prepared for this service.
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M. ?. TEMPLE
J. c. RroomfleId, POI, PASTOR !.

II J. G. Broon1fieId, Do, PASTOR
To the following services you are
most cordially. invited:
Sunday school at $3.50, w. w. Coma.
way, superintendent.
Preaching service at 10:45. Sub
iect OF sermon: "The Marks OF a
Good Man"
Junior Endeavor at 2:30 o'clock.
Christian EndeaEor at 6:30 o'clock
led by Miss Rose Gaskill.
Union service at 1880 o'clock of the
Lutheran, Presbyterian, First NJ. P.
and this church to hear Mr.. E. P.
Gates, Of Chicago, on THE Door OF
Opportunity" and Miss Pearl Smith.
OF Columbus, on Bending the Twig."
This service Is held under the auspices
OF the city Christian Endeayor union.
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sunday school at $3.50 a. m. ]. Wal
ter Barnes, superintendent.
! Christian Endeavor union meeting
at M P. Temple. 1880 p. m. Congre'
CATION and all church.goers are tnvit'
ted. e. P. Gates and Miss Pearl Smith,
noted endeayors, will speak
wednesday prayer and praise SER
vice at 1880 p. m.
Communion preparatory and session
Friday evening &.
Communion, Sunday, April 2.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25
SPIKES ARE PRETTY
ON IA COLLAR

What's spring suit without col
lar? Dame Fashion seems to have
decided that it hasn't a really spring,
time touch unless It is topped of with
dainty collar Of organdy or sheer
lawn. The collar Fashion likes best
is the position with sharp little
spikes jutting out from the stock.
Tiny pearly buttons and stitchings OF
dull blue or OF green are seen on the
smartest collars.
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FIRST NJ. ?. CHURCH
n 81. OIdaker, Pastor

Sunday schol at 80 a. M. conduct
ed by A. ]. Swiger, superintendent. The
school did splendIdly last Sabbath. We
want 300 present tomorrow. Don't let
anything hinder you. Christian En-
deaYor at $3.50 led by Mrs. Bell Pople.
There will be no services morning or
evening by the pastor.
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sPALATINE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Home.ltke Church

Sunday school at $3.50. prof. w.
Al Hustead, superintendent.
teal Christianity" B. Y. P. y. at
$3.50. M
Evening service at 1880. Heroes
sand Hurrahs." Baptism at close OF
SeYeningnservice ashstl -
The 'home-lfke- church belfves in the
4gispel Of happiness and endeavors to
make every service bright, cheerful
and helpful. You will receive a warm
welcome at any of the above services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25
WILLIAMS MEMORIAL M. e.,
CHURCH. SOUTH

Corner Of Fatrmont Ave. and End st.
Rev. r. T. Webb, Pastor
Sunday school at $3.50 a. M, conduct
ed H. T. ones, superintendent. Pre-
partitions are being matured to make
this most profitable day for the
school. The morning sermon will be
OF special interest to young people.
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Veteran Attorney Dead.

ELKlNs, w. a., March 25-Lloyd
Hansford. aged 50, dean OF the Tucker
County bar and former member Of
the state Legislature, died at his home
at Parsons yesterday. He Is survived
by a widow, two daughters and one
son.
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FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Claude e. Goodwin, Pastor.

Order OF services tomorrow:
The Sunday School will meet at $3.50.
ThissR will be Asbury Day in the school.
sAfspecial program has been prepared
In honor OF the Bishop, who passed
I TO his reward one hundred years ago
this month. All the officers and teach.
sers of the school are urged to do their
best to get out large attendance Of
the members Of the several classes.
There will be reception OF members
saty E10:45. All those desiring to be.
come members of the church should
plan to be present at this service.
Bring your church certificate with you.
Epworth League devotional meeting
at $3.50. Topic: what New Work
Ought Our League Undertaken" Lead
Ber8Afr, AID. Mason.
Eyangelistic service at 1880. Good
singing and q gospel sermon by the
pastor: 8
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.LiTTiLE oluLlRKa OF. FASHION.

Hoop-la; here comes the barrel
skirt! Round and wide like any bar
rel. Full at the hips; drawn IN so
close at the bottom its soutline4is ex-
aetly that Of. the OIL rain bar'l.s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

For the short skirt you must have
short umbrella. To carry the long
handled rain protector with a short
skirt is not really good form, you
know. The new umbrella swings from
a leather wrist strap same as your
shopping bag.
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CHRIST CHURCH
(Episcopall
Rev. a. a. BeayIn, Rector

7:so5a. M, Holy Communion; 9:45
o. M Sunday School; 10:45 q. m.'
Morning prayer and sermon. subject:
Goods ,Selfrestraint." 4:30 p. m, Yes
per service and sermon, subject: "a
Look That Changed a Life.
Lent with its many spiritual oppor'
tunities Is rapidly passing. What use
are lyon making OF it, Prove by your
pTesense in church tomorrow. that you
are not letting 1t slip by unheeued
Tour5yacant seat is reproach to you,
not to anyone else.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-25

The covert coat with wide fare at
the bottom and narrow at the shoulder
line has the spotlight In the shop win
dows. The sleeves are usually raglan
sleeves and, OF course, there are peck.
cts.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Jackson at Jefferson Street

0tsV2kkVtt VVRkNFNVEt
Rev. II. q. stoetzer, Pastor
DR.. Charles Bishop. professor Of an.
Gent languages at West Virginia uni.
SXersity,{wil1 conduct the morning ser.
vice which will conclude one OF his
splendid and helpful sermons. Good
music. No evening worship here.
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State Of Ohio city Ct ToIed,. Lnres County. IS.
Frank J. Cheney mates oath that he + senior
inE business in the city Of Toledo. County aud
State atoEesaid and tsgt SiS aT VII pS ~
esch ami every case OF CHtarrh that cannot ba
cured BY the use Of 1lail's catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and EubEcrIbed III my
preseuro, this 9th day Of DrcOmtrr. A. n. 1880.
Seal. A. ". GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls cntarrh Cure II taken internally and
acts directly upon the blood End lnuconS St!r'
faces OF the system. send for testimonials
F. ]. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. o.
Sold By nil Druggists. SIC.
Take IalI's Family FILLS for constipation.
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TOlMORROW IN THE LOCAL GHURCHES

Let every one come, and remain for
the preaching service,
Preaching at 10:45 q. m. and u: 80
D. m. by the pastor Themes:
Traps and Such" and !" The Power
Of Touch" s
Epworth League at $3.50 p. M. led
by Mrs. H. D. Wilson. Subject:
Great Home Missionaries" This Is
Asbury day in all our leagues.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1880
p. m. The prayer services are to be q
means OF preparation for our special
meetings preceding Easter.
The good effect Of the revival Just
closed should be seen in the largely.
increased attendance on the Sunday
services. "A most cordial invitation
to all to worship with us.