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feet and let ne say that the cause
IN this instance win Be harmony ana
true friendship in relat ionship 70 ONE
another: and the effect win beja high
er productive efficiency producing
better results, higher production IN
tonnage, at reasonable costs.
Always on the alert to find the leak,
the trouble, so that they can obtain
the best and highest profits for their
employers on the money invested.
And this trust will not be betrayed,
IL this cooperation is ever kept In
the minds Of both parties, as concen-
trated efforts are beneficial and pro-
ductive of good results.
For an illustration, we take, for in
stance the coal production during the
period of the war, here we have an ex-
ample of loyalty, friendship and trust,
and also we have in concise form,
data that proves to US that the Fire
bosses, assistant mine foremen, mine
foremen and superintendent were
loyal, were trusted, were relied upon,
and they did not betray this trust that
was placed in them, for they brought
about results, which, while labor short
age and other conditions were against
them still they produced a higher pro-
duction than was ever known.
Therefore we must give credit where
credit is due.
JOHN E. AMBROSE,
Fairmont, W. Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
THE M1JMcJPAL BLUE BOOK.


ONE Of The last things the City Commissioners who
~ retired from office on the first of September did was
to render an account Of their stewardship in comprehen-
sye and splenddy illustrated pamphlet which bears its
title page, Historical Sketch and Report Of Various De
parments, City Of Faimont, West Virginia. Under Com
mission Form Of Government for the period January LIST,
1914, to August 3lst 1919"
The little book as whole is remarkably interesting and
great credit to the heads Of the departments each Of
whom stands sponsor for the account Of his activities
as is presented and to the editor Those who at all
familiar with such publications and know how frequently
they are dull and unnteresting will appreciate the different
tone of the report under discussion.
The report will constitute an important contribution to
the history of the municipality. 1t is permanent record
Of an unusually long and very busy administration and in
the years to come it will be of great assistance TO all who
seek to keep Informed about the development Of amOnt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12

neat ssaste A county t@eriy billion dollar debt
cannot permit Is transportation plant 70 Be conducted on
Coal on Johnny policy The railroads must be admin
istered on sound business lines They must be given enough
revenue to make possible for them to provide good service
but they must not be permitted to take from the public
money than they egitmaely need under careful manage
ent Making them pay the market rate for coal is one
Of the ways to keep them up to the mark.
It required the hardest kind Of fighting to get nd of the
old assigned car system The fight went clear up to the
President and not too much to say that it would not
have been decided in favor Of the coal industry if had
NOT been for the strong cooperation the miners gave 1t is
comforting, therefore, TO know that they are still Of the
opinion that the roads should not be permitted to go back
to the old practice.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
rHE ELKs, coMYENTLoM.

HE convention Of the West Virginia Association of
Eks passed off in manner that reflected great credit
pone hard working committees which prepared for every
detail Of tfaf in advance Famont caught the spirit of the
occasion in most admirable manner and the visitors prob
lby all carried away with them pleasant recOlecions and
feeling Of friendship for the city.
the thoroughness with which they discharged the duty
ohospaiy therefore the committeeman and the members
q ts local lodge generally performed distinct public
service for which they entitled to the thanks of the
community 1t adds in an important manner to the prestige
any city to have such affairs pass off pleasantly and in
way which creates the impression that the community is
vide awake and efficient.
On its part the city ought to be grateful to the West
Virginia association for the compliment paid to popular
c.zsa when it elected Marshal E. Ashcraft president
Nh Ashcraft has taken great deal Of interest in the
aars Of the Elks and doubtless will prove entirely ac-
ceptabIe and successful head Of the state organization
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
CHANGE YOUR MIND.

you brag that after you have made up your mind you
never change it, YOU boast that you standing STILL
Things are happening with rush in the world these days
Forces long invisible are becoming visible Institutions
being shaken We have SEEM for example, the fall of the
monarchsc idea after centuries of unchalenged power
If you judge people by first impressions, and hang with
bulldog stubonness to your judgments you certain to
make mistakes. They thought Lincoln wasn't brilliant
and unpoIshed Of manner If you judge ideas by first i'm
presons you convict yourself of having an idea-prOof
brain.
Welcome the new idea, whoever presents it to you.
Check up with your old ideas and with your experience
and knowledge Don't be afraid to say TO the other fe-
low, You're right; I'm wrong Don't be afraid to think.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12

GUS article of raiment was a set Of
brown garters would have felt rawther
uncomfortable had it come a day later,
Have you been to the Industrial
show at the Y. M. c. A.?
That show also is free, you know.
Those guys who believe that every
farm house will soon be a distillery
and every town kitchen brewery had
better 60 slow about investing money
in a vest pocket booze plant
Neither Walter nor Ned will have
anything to do with enforcing the new
prohibition laws which congress Is
framing up.
And the lads who do come in to up
hold the majesty Of the law probably
will have no friends to reward or
enemies to punish in this section.
Do you suppose it will ever be neces-
sary to hold another pouring in this
county?
If it is the natural inquiry will be-
Where did it all come from3
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Lumberport Man
Killed on Railroad

cLARKsBuRG, Sept. 12.-clar-
ence McCarty, aged Al years. of Lum-
berport, was killed early Thursday
morning wehn he was struck by a
freight train while crossing a railroad
pridge at Hampton over French creek
four miles above B9ckhannon. He
was knocked from the bridge to the
bank of French creek below, where
his cries awakened the occupants OF a
farm house nearby.
The fastened to his relief, but ne
lived onl( few minutes after he was
carried to the house, In the time he
was only able to tell name and the
place Of his residence.
The unfortunate man was son OF
the late E. D. McCarty, Of Lumber
mort, and brother Of G. G. McCarty,
of this city. His mother, Mrs. Ma
tilda McCarty, of Lumberport, and his
llorother in this city ade the only i'm
mediate relatives who survive him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
TT Is OUR BUSINESS

To dispense heaitn-givlng prescrip-
tions in the proper way. Not a ousl-
ness we have learned in a day, but
after years of hard wark and careful
study. We use pure drugs, compound
them with accuracy and charge you
an honest price for our services.
Bring your next one to the Mountain
city Drug Co., opposite Court House.
Phone 1216.-AdV.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12

In the death of Kephart D. Walker pioneer railroad
man and Mason of high degree citizen who conferred
real distinction upon Fairmont passed. Few residents
of Fairmont were more widely known; none was held
in higher esteem here home His death will occasion
genuine grief IN far flung circle and after all that is
the best test BY sheer force of personality that was
sngulary attractive he made great place for himself
among his fellows at period of this states development
when there was great deal Of rough hewing done.
Columns of laudatory matter might be written about
him. but that not at all necessary His record speaks
for ITSELF and it is very fortunate of whom that
may be said truthfully at the end of his life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12

Charleston dispatch says that new state law re-
quring cities and towns submit all plans for supply
and sewerage improvements to the State Department of
Health for approval has brought public work amounting
to $4,000 900 u1der review in Charleston. There apt
to be some misunderstanding result of this item
The act did not cause the municipalities to plan the
pendture of this sum. They making the improve
ments on their own notion and the fact that the plans
have to pass the inspection of the health department
engineers doubtless will save the taxpayers great deal
of money There are states, however in which the de-
partments of health have the power to order munich
paes to make improvements in their water and sani
tary services. ,,s.s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12

The concluding sentence of the notice of the proposed
great strike in the steel industry urges that there be
no violence. But it is practically impossible to have
strike without violence and it is just that which gives
the general public paramount interest in every indus
trial struggle which eliminates in strike. Bostons
striking policemen doubtless refused to obey further
orders with the firm intention that they would not par
tcpate in nor encourage violence, but death list Of
seven up until this morning and virtual suspension Of
business in one of the countrys most important cener
shows how such good intentions work out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12

prices generally are high the remark
ably reasonable prices here will be
instantly recognized by our patrons.
Stop and see some or the Fall Suits
in rich shades of brown-they are go
ing to be very popular Deitz's Leader
Shop. 21a-221 Madison st.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
a ALWAYS HAVE GOOD LUCK"

Ask any housewife why she prefers
Marigold Flour ano she will say that
she can depend on 1t. Being dependa:
BE, it not only eliminates chance OF
spoiled baking, but makes quality
loaf that the housewife Is proud OIL
Get a sach from your grocer and have
satisfactory bakings. Manufactured
by Fairmont Grain and Milling c..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12

Wonder what the little newspapers maintained by the
radicals in Europe saying about the news from this
side these days? Race riots in three big towns, five
shot down in clash between strikers and guards in
steel town. machine guns in the streets and mounting
casualty list in one of the oldest and most cultured
cities 1t ought to make great material for the agators
over there and doubtless it is ought also to make
us heartily ashamed but of that cannot be so
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
vIsIrINo ELks STOP HERE.

WISHING ELkS STOP HERE.
The hundreds Of Elks visiting Fair
mont this week, together with their
wives and sweethearts, will find 1t
most convenient to stop in our store
for many things they need. For drugs,
toilet articles, drinks, candies and
many other things. This is widely
known as 1.-THE Drug Store Ahead"
Fairmont Pharmacy, Watson Hotel
corner.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
rHls is WORTH THINKING ABOUT

THIS is WORTH THINKING ABOUT
Uncle Sam says that the waste and
shortage of fuel will stop one factory
in every eight this winter. Also that
q fuel famine Is almost q sure thing.
Drop in at Halls Hardware and they
Will show you how you can be more
comfortable on one-tourth to one-hah
less fuel than you have formerly used.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12

Present Arms!
TIL Bard laid off yesterday, and II
his place worked a young lady who
used to pound a typewriter in this Of
flee. Here is what tn Bard found OF
his desk this morning:
My dear
Bard
You keep a most
Disorderly desk and
While it pains me to
Tell you about it
Feel that it must be
Did.
For instance when took
My seat at it
Today
In order that you
Might be initiated
Into the mysteries of
Elkdom that desk was so
Cluttered up
That l had to occupy about
One eighteenth of it and
You know dere Bard that
/ am not made on the
One eighteenth plan so
1t was a hard thing to
Accomplish, but that
Is not the thing that
l wanted to speak
To you about for the
Sake of Mrs. Bard / want
To exhort you to do better
] have a mental picture Of
Your neckties
Flung across the
Dresser and your coat lying
Across chair and
Talcum powder all over the
Washstand and / have taken
1t on myself to exhort you to
Clean up,
Freshen up,
Weed out few
Newspapers,
Observe your waste
Basket and thereby
Make our hearts
Rejoice.
Put another nickle in the
Slot
Reverend.
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where and It ali como trom7
"HoME AcAINo TOILETS,

Back from vacation, the face tannSt
and Drowned calls for cold cream d
tan lotion. Other homo aEala toilet
needs for s7e77 member Of eysE5 lam
M Craness Drug St0Ee,-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
IN az DAY THEY COME.

New asociety Brand" Fall Suits
and other famous makes are reaching
our stocks every day They are won
derfuIly attractive and even though
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
TRUTHS AND
TRAVESTIES
By tn Bard.
IN THE TOLLS OR THE CURSE OF
CLOTHES.
BY tn Bard.
A Tragedy In One Reel.

IN THE TOLLS OR The CU1k9G VI
CLOTHES.
A Tragedy In One Reel.
Characterised Flaherty, OF Park
ersburg His Friend.
Scene-A room in a local hotel.
Action-Enter Red and friend imme-
dlately after parade yesterday. Red
registers that their suits are wrinkled.
Friend suggests that they have them
sent out to be pressed that stunning
appearance may be made at the Coun-
try club dance. Red registers approval.
Friend calls for boy. Boy enters. Red
and friend disrobe. Give clothes to
boy.
Subtitle
CAN YOU HAVE THESE BACK IN
AN HOUR?
Boy registers that he can. Boy exits.
Red and friend compose themselves
with magazines for an hours wait.
Subtitle
ONE HOUR LATER.
Red and friend are looking anxious
ly toward door. Consult watches nerV-
ously.
Subtitle
TWO HOURS LATER.
Red and friend pacing back and forth
across room. Red calls hotel office.
Turns from telephone registering rage.
Subtitle
THREE HOURS LATER.
Red and friend charg.ns sa5ut room.
clenching fists and breaking Up ili2l-
ture. Red registers an idea. me.
kneel at side of bed and pray, then
look expectantly toward door. Start
raging about room again.
Subtitle
FOUR HOURS LATER.
Red and friend are discovered sit
ting weakly in chairs exhausted by
their exertions. A knock is heard
Both rush to door. Enter boy with
their suits. They faint.
Subtitle
AT THE COUNTRY CLUB.
Enter Red and friend. They dance
twice before the Home Sweet Home
waltz.
Parade Restl
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abe established upon those principles Of freedom, cqud-
III Justice, and humanity for Uhich American patriots
sdcrfccd Their lives and fortunes. therefore believe il is
M duty 10 my country TO love it, TO support lis COnsitu
ho 10 obey It's laDs; TO respect It's flag and TO defend
arninst al enemies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-12
Parade RestI

Mary had a lovely back.
Her gowns were made to show 1t.
She said there's no use having one
If people do not know 1t,
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FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 70. 1919.
THE AMERLcAM,s GREED.

believe in The United States of Amer
lea as government of the people, BY
FRO The people. for the people. phOse just
~ pOpcts are derived from the consent of
1ESSSrS the governed; democracy in repub-
;-@sSSS lie, sovereign Nation Of many sovereign
States; perfect Union, ono and insep-
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-07

TRAINING
UNDER MEASURE PROPOSED BY
INDIANA sEN1TOR-NATIoNAl
RESERVE ARMY PROVIDED.
Priority Would Fall on Youngest In
Class-calIing Of Boys When in
Nineteenth Year Is Preferable, De.
elares New-limit Is &c.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
hington.-Universal compulsory
military training for American young
men as permanent national policy Is
proposed I'm bill formally introduced
In the Senate by Senator New, Of In.
diana, Republican. Such n policy. the
Indiana Senator said. in Offering the
bnl, provides the only guarantee
against any occasion for the mainte-
nance" of large regular army. Train.
young men between 10 and 2G years
old-limited To one continuous period
and not divided from year to years.
provided by the bill, which was re-
ferred 10 the Senate Military Commit
tee, with suggestion by Senator New
that II be laid before the Army Gen.
eral Stan for report at the next SEES.
sion of Congress.
Under the bin all young men, upon
completion of the training period ms
fixed by the President, would ga into
u national reserve for call In case OF
necessity.
Priority Of service would be placed
upon the youngest In class. The
plan was urged by Senator New MS a
national policy To be adopted ms soon
as possible lie denied that univer.
sal training involved maintenance Of
q large standing army and declared Il
would prevent that situation. In this
connection he opposed the War De
partments plan for n temporary do
mestic army of 5O0,OO0 men rs mel
Their necessary nor desirable" As
selting that misconceptions regarding
universal training have arisen, Sena.
tor New said:
Universal training guarantees that
the Young man who Is tn be con.
ncripted or who shall volunteer shall
80 prepared rather than that he shall
~ taken unprepared. II provided III,
only guarantee against and occasion
~ maintenance of IA regular army of
ooter proportion than the country
- or Is willing TO support. Under
Deration of this system the sol.
n reality a citizen free 10 fol-
chosen vocation except for
Mod required for his prcre, |
We should have Mt all timet |
sng like 100000 men capable OF
officers"
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-07
Refreshing Measure.

In the senate and house companion
bills were introduced by Senator
Clarke and Representatives Hays and
Russell OF Maury County as a step Ia
the reforesting of Tennessee. II pro
vides for a day in April each year to
be set apart blythe governor as Arbor
Day or tree planting day.
The governor Is to plant a tree on
capitol hill and each state official In
charge OF state institution is also TO
engage in tree planting one day in
April each year at state institution
a commission composed OF the CON-
missioner OF agriculture. state forester.
dean Of the College OF Agriculture Of
Tennessee and the superintendent OF
public instruction are to make all plans
for the annual tree planting. subject to
the approval Of the governor Of the
state. The object Is not only 10 pro-
vide for the planting OF trees. but to
start a movement TO encourage and in
s,ruci in tree preservation and the re-
building Of the forests Of the state.
which are rapidly being depleted.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-07
SIQ0 Reward. SlO0

Catarrh Is a local disease greatly infiu.
enced by constitutional conditions. II
menf. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
IL taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the sys.
TEN. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
gives the patient strength by improving
tho general health and assists nature IN
doing its work. 10000 for any case Of
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 76c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney a Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-07
Senate Passes Equalization Bill.

The senate passed, on third and final
reading, with minor and immaterial
amendments. senate bill No. II. and It's
companion bill, No. rs.
There were three votes against bill
No. n, the state board OF equalization
bill. while bill No. rs, the sliding tar
rate act. received 81 Of the 80 votes In
the senate.
The effect OF the amendment adopt.
ed by the senate makes palmer the
purpose OF one section. directs that the
state board of equalization begin its
work as soon as practicable after the
bill becomes a law. that the salary Of
the chief statistician or clerk and mas
ter OF the tax tribunal will be $500
per year. instead OF $4,000. as the bill
originally provided, and $4,000 as the
senate committee provided. Final &C.
ton in equalization OF assessments
must be taken by tho state hoard moi.
later than October.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-07
Explosion Wrecks Plant.

Nyack, y. Y.-During explosions and
n fire which wrecked the Nyack plant
of the American Anillne Products Com.
pany, of New York city, one man was
killed and thirteen other employees
were injured. Several persons have
not been accounted for. The dead
man was u Japanese. The property
loss Is estimated nj about Sl.OO0.OOO.
Heavy damages was caused through.
out Nyack by the declarations. The
high school will be closed for two
weeks for repairs. Some of the pupils
were injured by broken glass.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-07
Resolution To Reinssase Officials.

The senate adopted a Joint resolu
ton. approved by Gov. Roberts, decls-
ing THAT it is the opinion Of the sixty
first general assembly Of the state OF
Tennessee that all former officials and
employees of the state and its various
counties and municipalities who return
honorably discharged, should be re
stored to the positions which they va.
Gated on entering the military or naval
service OF the United States"
The resolution is as follows:
Whereas, during the great Euro
pean war a number of Tennessee's pa
triotic sons. in order to enter the army
and navy of the United States, gave up
and resigned official positions which
they held under the government OF
this state and it's various counties and
municipalities, including mayors, al
dermen. commissioners. city and coun-
ty attorneys. engineers and numerous
clerks and deputies; and.
Whereas, Tennessee is justly proud
OF these men, especially in view OF the
fact that many OF them would have
been exempt from service under the
selective service act, had they chosen
TO claim exemption; and,
Whereas, public opinion is general
in demanding that soldiers and sailors
be restored to the positions which they
vacated on going to war;
Now. therefore, be II resolved by
the senate. the house OF representa-
tives concurring, that II is the opinion
OF the sixty.first general assembly OF
the state OF Tennessee that all former
officials and employees Of the state and
its various counties and municipalities
who return. honorably discharged.
should be restored to the positions
which they vacated on entering mill
tary or naval service OF the United
States"
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-07
viii Be Guilty Of Felony.

New bills were offered in the Senate
providing that any person who re-
moved or defaced the number OF any
engine or motor or who removed an au.
tomobile without The consent OF the
owner or man In charge OF Il was
guilty Of felony, and any person or
persons who brought as much as three
gallons OF intoxicants into Tennessee
will be guilty OF a felony.