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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
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must be Of the mental fibre that permits Of thinking nation
ally
If the war had lasted another year this country would
have been nearly independent economically as any ma
non IN the history Of the world ever was. We are the only
advanced people who posses all the natural essentials for
such state, and beginning early as the days Of the
confederation. when Hamilton pointed out the advantages
which from economic development which would
make US Independent Of the rest Of the world one element
Of the population has kept this steadily in mind. The
political party to which Mr.. Red6ed belongs however.
has never subscribed this doctrine and is fact that
although in control of the last congress it took
steps TO preserve the industries that grew here
as result of the war.
fact that the administration Of which he part re-
sponsbe for policies which work in the opposite direction
from the aim he indicated as desirable his address to
the New England grocer. The British. the French, and
particularly the Germans before the war owed great
deal of their commercial prosperity cooperation and mu-
ua support of the big business instruments and interests.
Under government supervision production and hansporta-
ton worked hand hand to develop commerce, and the
inevitable result was immense increase in national wealth.
Mr. Red6eld knows that this policy ought to be adopted
in this country and he has done great deal personally
to bring it about, but while he is doing what he
man like Director General Hines, who is in practical
way hundred times more influential is working in the
opposite direction.
Hines could not have happened in any government but
our may be that he could not have happened here
had Mr. Wilson been free to devote all his time Is domes-
tic problems. but the fact remains that while Secretary
Red6eld goes about the country preaching the undoubtedly
sound doctrine Of economic independence, most of his
colleagues in the government prachcng something es-
sentialy different.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
PUBLICITY GOOD FOR TRADE.

SesSsb oSS0 TSO bnHS6s
From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Recently Director General Walker
D. Hines stated tina. hereafter the
price. purchaser, tonnage and duration
OF coal contracts negotiated by the
railroads would be. made public. John
l.. Lewis, acting president OF the Uni.
ted Mine Workers Of America, assert
ed that this policy was not being pur-
sued by subordinates of Director
Hines. After conference in Chicago
between the two officers this week,
Director Hines announced that the
charges would be Immediately inves-
tigated. AS we understand II, the coal
miners official desired the informa.
ton in order to Judge Of the character
of the distribution Of fuel orders by the
government, and to determine wheth-
er any particular coalproducing dis
trict was being Disseminated against.
AS a war emergency, the government
allocated output, with the view of ex-
petition in delivery, and as conse-
quence favorably located plants were
rushed to capacity, while others oper-
ated on reduced time or closed.
At the moment no good argument
presents itself to US why there should
be any secrecy concerning fuel or 9TH
er contracts placed by the railroads
while they are absolutely under gov
eminent domination. The people pay
the bills and are therefore parties OF
the second part in such contracts, the
heads of departments being merely
agents to conduct the business. Ordi.
narily the government advertises for
bids for supplies and makes public
the price and terms Of the successful
bidder. Within the past few weeks
the Navy has awarded contracts for
millions of barrels of fuel oil, and in
some instances published prices were
considerably below those quoted few
months ago.
One OF the chief merits of the Red
field plan for "stabilizing" steel prices
was the announced intention Of gov.
eminent departments to make public
the basis upon which business would
be placed, in order that the private
consumer would be encouraged to fill
his needs. OF course, the individual
does not expect to obtain as favorable
terms as the government. This fact
was emphasized in our war financing,
the Treasury department borrowing
money at 31s to ~ per cent. while
the private borrower was cheerfully
paying 511 to SIX per cent. and many
corporations we're forced to pay still
more to supply their needs. Publicity
is the handmade Of competition in
stimulating trade, and the government
might we'll utilize the means at hand
to attain this object while seeking
other means to the same end.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
PLENlpo7EN71ARY CRANE.

A INVOLVEMENT that Richard Crane, of Chi
cago private secretary to Secretary Of State Lansing,
has been selected as the first American minister to the new
republic Of Czecho-Slovakia will serve to revive memories
Of an unusual and up to the present unexplained incident
in our diplomatic history.
Richard Crane, who is comparatively young man, is
son Of Charles R. Crane. the well known Chicago mer-
chant who was appointed Ambassador to Russia early IN
the Taft administration and got far as San Francisco
on his way to his post when he recalled by Secretary
Of State Phander Knox in curt telegram The osten-
sbe reason for this action that Mr. Crane had talked
too much about the relations Of this country and Russia in
interviews which he had given newspaper reporters, but
there always has been suspicion that the real reason was
something else.
The son. who now brings diplomatic honos to the fam
y has been connected with the State department for more
than four years. He got his education at two of the best
inland universities those Of Wisconsin and Nebraska and
with his Chicago background he ought to make capable
representative Of this country in the oldnsw nation to
which he is accredited.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
AMEND THE CONSTITUTION.

Of course, the ballot commissioners
are responsible for all of the trouble and expense
ewing out of the omission from the ballot Of last fall
place tovote the school levy, but the responsibility
only technical Inasmuch as the vote on the levy coin
with the election Of county superintendent and the
Of county superintendent for all S. counties
lie same time every four years. either the secretary Of
or the state superintendent Of schools should send
but reminder.
A much better scheme would be to eliminate from the
constitution the few words which require this vote to
e taken periodically. There yet may be few people
"a West Virginia who are afraid the school authorities
would use the funds raised for education for some improper
cHca there may be even few who are oppos-
free schools. but is safe say that they de-
sed minority and such folk need not be taken into con-
deation. West Virginia much in favor of liberal
public support Of education any other state in the union
nd The constitution should not be permitted to misrepre-
INT that state Of the public mind.
One Of West Nrgnias best posted authorities on ecu-
acnal matters speaking Of the situation which has de-
oped here remarked that in most states education is an
Obligation, but m West Virginia It is privilege The fine
shco buildings the splendid teaching corps and the won
records made by the youth Of the state when they
bass up the institutions of higher education attest that
privilege which is generously taken advantage Of.
md The man who made this remark is very proud of
hat but isn't it about time for West Virginia to bring the
ns6uon in line with the liberal policy Of the new school
6cde which IS the real indication Of the West Virginia
attitude toward schoos3
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
the House of Commons the other day.

the House Of Commons the other day.
The buys who stand too close to tho
sidelines when this scrap begins are
apt to get hurt by flying missiles.
Both arc first rate scrappers, but
neither Of them is noted for control
whom mud singing is in order.
Cotton goods" says the market re-
port, "were firm"
Sooner wait until the wash returns
before accepting that at its face value
Some one over In New York has
started a movement to stop lynchlng.
Down Georgia way this is apt to be
regarded as an effort to interfere With
the states fayorits amusement.
Out in Toledo a big brewing con.
ceTn has announced that It will make
temperance" beer and operate It's IFS
saloons as social centers.
Wont that be nice?
Especially when It is remembered
that It was the social center part Of Il
that put booze on the bum In this
country
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18

FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL 10. 1919.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
THE AMERICANS CREED.

an believe n Che United States Of America as govern
st Of The people. by The people. for the people, phosc
powers are derived from The consent of The governed;
democracy in republic. G sovereign Nation of many
Svaeign STATES; a perfect Union one and nsepnaSle.
Ice and humanity for plich american patriots sacrificed
eh Ines and fortunes. therefore believe it my duty
- my country 10 love il; 10 support lis Constitution; to
is laps; 10 repcct its flag; and 10 defend it against
tll enemies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
Thirteen "Best" Boys
Girls Club in State

MoRGANTowN W. Va, April IS
Announcement has Just been made Of
the thirteen clubs Of boys and girls
which made. the best showing in West
Virginia during 1918. Wetzel county
has four: The Wide-Awake club, as
Grand Champion club Of the state;
Oak Tree club, Sioux club, Ruch Run
club; Pendleton county has three:
Deer Run club, High Rock club, MI.
Clifton club. Randolph county has
one: Helvetia club; Marshal county
has one, Sherrard club. Wayne com.
ty has one. Fork of Hurricane club
Wood county has one. Washington
club. Summers county has one: Clay
ton club. Mineral county has one,
%ashiEgtoo hub
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18

Fogs continue to delay the start of the transatlantic
flying trip for the London Mails $4,000 prize but one
of these days. perhaps today or more of the
contestants will start and then unless tho unexpected
happens it will be all In almost small span OF
time as an old fashioned horse race took. What with
the wireless messages and swift passage through the
air the world is becoming small place. yet there
are plenty of men who sn think internationally as men
did in the time Of Washington and Ben Franklin. 1t
would be interesting hear what old Ben would have
to say about that type Of mentality.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18

Down in one of the Pittsburgh suburbs the Victory
loan organization is planning suitably to recognize those
who subscribe to bonds without solicitation That is not
bad idea but it would be disastrous to depend too
much upon such plan This Fifth loan is going to go
over for that is the way do things in this great
country but it going to take lot of hard plugging
and not little plain talk to the fellows who think be-
cause the war is over it well enough to get back
a let-George-doit platform.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.

CECRETARY REDFIELD told the wholesale gro
Gers Of New EDsland at their convention in Boston
e,erday tia, the United States ought TO adopt definite
policy Of developing Il, resources and become as nearly
|ere we can begin on such policy-we must have an
American tariff policy adopted by all our political parties
he men called TO responsible posts the government
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18

According to one set of dispatches from Paris yes
terday the jealous powers of Europe want the United
States to become mandatory for Turkey under the
league of nations plan 1t would be hard to imagine
duty less pleasant to our TASTE but il it should happen
to turn out that way there will be genuine houseclean
ing at Constantnople and throughout the rest Of the
Turkish empire for the first time since the horse tail
standard was set up on the continent of Europe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18

It is not at all surprising to learn that the Germans
are thinking Of putting in counter claim when they
arrive at Versailles. That Is the usual method But
this time not much attention will be paid to the bill
presented by the defeated party for the simple reason
that the ,icors claim has not been made as large
all the circumstances except the yanqushed's capacity
to pay, would warrant.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18

morning o. the eighkeenth when the
news was received. on April IS the
convention adopted another resolution
reuestqins the governor Of the COM
monwealth to communicate the action
OF the convention with the president Of
the Confederate states and express
the earnest desire Of Virginia to enter
into an alliance offensive and deaen-
sive."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18
G. F. l. Company's
Directors to Meet

A meeting Of the directors elected
at the recent annual meeting Of the
Greater Fairmont Investment COM
pany will be held in the rooms Of the
Fairmont Chamber Of Commerce In
the Watson building on Friday morn
ing, April Is, at IL o'clock.
Officers and working committee
will be elected to serve until the next
annual meeting. y
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-18

Likewise the brigands who are responsible for the
repeated Armenian massacres, fresh one of which is
now Threatened will be brought to book with celebrity
which is apt to make western methods even more dis
tasteful than usual in that section of the world
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-11

way connected with the stomach.
Pleasant tasting EATONIC TAB
LET'S that you eat like bit of candy,
quickly put an end 10 your stomach
troubles. They act as an absorbent -
literally wipe up the excess hunful
acid and make the stomach pure,
sweet and strong. Help digestion so
that you get all the power and energy
from Your food. You cannot be- well
without i'll
Ii You are one of those who have
tried everything" but in spite OF it
still suffer all kinds OF acid-stomach
miseries-if you lack physical and
mental strength and vigor- begin at
once TO take EATONlC. Get back
your physical and mental punch and
enjoy the good things OF life. Like
thousands Of others you will say you
never dreamed that such amazingly
quick relief and such remarkable
Improvement IN your general health
was possible.
Your druggist has EATONIC. We
authorize him to guarantee it TO give
you instant relief or refund your
money. Get big box OF EATONIC
today, it costs but little and the results
are wonderful
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-11
Indigestion, Gas
and BIoatFror11.
Aciid-Stor11ac|l

An acid-stOmach cannot digest food
properly. Instead, the food sours and
terments and, passing into the intes-
tunes becomes n breeding place for
countless millions of deadly germH-
toxic poisonS they are called. These
po!sons are absorbed into the system
and cause untold misery. So, you see,
It Is just acid-storuach, nothing else
that makes SO many people weak,
ltstIe5s and unfit; saps their strength
and energy; rObS them Of their vigor
and vitality. BiGousness, bad liver,
nervousness, binding, splitting head
:.ches, rheumatism, lumbago. eciatica
these and many other still more
serious ailments often are traced %
TIT common source-an acid-stomach.
Take EArONlC and get rid quickly
O! the pains OF indigestion, heartburn,
that horrible, Iumpy, bloated feeling
after eating; disgusting, belching,
iood-repeating; sour, gassy stomach.
These stomach miseries are caused by
what doctors call "iIyperacidity.'
It's just ACID-STOMACn. And in
addition To the pains and miseries it
causes, ACID-STOMACll is the starter
oi long train of ailments that most
people never dreamed are in any
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-11
OPTIMISTIC Thounht.

The sting Of every repfoachful
speech is The truth Of IT,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Miss Ava Lee Edwards. one of
Ocala's brightest girls, a student of
the Florida College at Tallahassee,
gained honor for her county as well
as herself at the closing exercises of
the college a few weeks ago. Medals
were offered for orations TO the senior
and junior classes, and Miss Ed
wards won that for the juniors by
most excellently telling of the "CaH
OF the Rural Girl" All who heard her
effort pronounce it a splendid one, and
we have tried to secure it for publf-
cation, but the modest young lady is
difident about giving US the copy.
The medal was presented to Miss Ed
wards by Mr.. Ed Wartmanns senior
member of the board of control, who
voiced the sentiment of his county in
depressing pride and pleasure that it
had been won by one of Marion's
daughters.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Miss Marguerite Porter will leave
in week for summer vacation to
be spent with relatives and in study.
Miss Porter will go to Tuscaloosa,
Ala, for visit with her sister, Mrs.
w. A. Collier and family and will then
go to Chicago for six weeks course
of study, after which she will spend
the remainder of the summer with her
sister, Mrs. Lyons in DesMoines, Ia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Mrs. William Hooker, who has re-
Gently returned from Hot Springs,
where she left Mr.. Hooker, expects to
join him about August LIST. She will
be accompanied by her daughters and
together they expect to tour through
the west, making California their OBJ
jective point.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Mr.. Angus Birdsey, former pop
ular Ocala boy, is in the city today
greeting his many friends. Mr.. Bird
sey is now living in Macon, Ga, and
his score of friends in Florida will be
glad to learn that he is meeting with
much success in a business way.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Mr.. C. J. Fauth, who for some
years has been with the Theus Bros,
furniture dealers, has gone to Miami,
where he has accepted a position with
the Hirsch Furniture Company. Mrs.
Fauth has reserved room in the
house that she until recently occupied
and viii remain in Ocala for awhile.
Later Mrs. Fauth will visit in Jack
sonville and Georgia and then in the
fall will join Mr. Fauth IN Miami.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

1t will be of interest to the friends
of Mrs. Campbell Gray, former
resident of Ocala, to learn she has
been elected president of the Woman's
Club of Rhinelander, Mimi, for which
office no doubt she will make "a
capable and efficient officer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Mr.. j. M. Josey has purchased Mr..
w c.. Charles interest in the Altman
Charles vulcanizing and auto supply
store in the northwest corner of the
Ocala House. Mr.. Josey is an expert
vulcanizer and will give his personal
attention to the business. Besides
their regular line of auto accessories
the concern will take on several tire
agencies and the business will in a
general way be enlarged.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

The friends of Mrs. G. T. Maughs
are delighted to see that she is able
to be out again after her serious i'll
ness. Mrs. Maughs expects to leave
shortly for a change of scene and
climate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

The picture, Sand Still, Small
Voice." at the Temple last night, was
most effectively presented by Henry
Walthall, FRITZ Brunette and other
All-Star actors. Tonight Constance
Talmage will be on the screen in Eek
perimental Marriage" Peggy Hyland
will present the "Rebellious Bride
tomorrow night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Miss Elizabeth Wetherbee is antic-
ipating delightful summer to be
spent with relatives In Boston. She
expects to leave about the last of
June.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

The Star is sorry to learn that lit
tie Leone Bitch FAINT, out at Bitch
ton, has developed severe case of
pneumonia. The doctors and nurses
are doing all possible for the little
one.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

FOR RENT-Spend the hot summer
months on a beautiful lake in an or
ange grove. Completely furnished cot
tages located on an elevation over
looking Lake Weir; boating, fishing,
bathing of the best-fine breeze;
rates moderate. j. H. Jacoby, Weirs-
dale, Fla. 6-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

JUST RECEIVED-A lot of Patent
Castings that fit all makes of Cooking
Stoves. Send in your order now as
have a limited amount. Acme Stove
Hospital, 326 North Magnolia st. 29tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

WANTED-Your repair work on
guns, locks, lawn mowers, etc., at
301 S. Main st. Also buy and sell Sec
ond hand furniture at 3O7 S. Main St
J. W. Hunter, the Locksmith. 13-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Miss Irma Blake is giving her an
nual piano recital this afternoon at
the home Of her mother, Mrs. r. G..
Blake.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Miss Agnes Burford, who has been
attending the Randolph Macon Wom-
ans College in Lynehburg, Va, is ex-
pected home the latter part of this
week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Another shipment of the famous
Alma Zada Face Powre in at Gerig's
Drug Store. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

We are showing fine line of
Bathing Caps, See them before buy
ing. Gerig's Drug tSore. 2S-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

LOST-Leather strap and holder for
a lady's wrist watch, between Gerig's
drugstore and postoffice, Friday after
noon. Finder will please return to
Star Office. 7-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

WANTED-A white woman without
children to help in small boarding
house. Apply to Mrs. Holly, 113 S
Second street, city. 9-6tz
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

FOR SALE-Four room cottage.
Modern improvements. Located at Is
Hazel street. Apply to Mrs. E. c.
Dorsey, next door. SGT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

No appetite? Then take a bottle of
PEPTONA. Only one dollar at Gerig's
Drug Store. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

We close Thursday afternoons dur
ing the summer months. Marion
Hardware Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Mr.. Charles Cullen, who has been
attending school at Sewanee, Tenn,
for the past term, has returned home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

WANTED-Room in refined private
home where there are young people.
Address, Box 342, Harrington Hall
hotel. 6-3-2t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Go to the filling station for your
gasoline-and see what you get.
l6-1O-tf AUTO SALES co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

w. TX. Lane, MI. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye. Ear. Nose and
Throat Law Library Building, Ocala,
FIorida- C
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

DIR. Watts office is now in the Hol
der block. Office phone SO; residenc'
phone SOB. PLOT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Mrs. n. T. Lindsay of Blooming
ton, Ind, is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. NJ. F. johnson of Fort King.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-10

Go to the filling station for your
gasoline see what you get
l6-10-tf AUTO SALES CO.