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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
SATURDAY EvADN1Ne, NovENpER 1s, 1871.
PASSING on
By Baird Mitchell

N the great sum Of human life of how little sisnifi-
canoe is each individual unit. Even The worlds
greatest men and women drop out of the places they
once occupied, and which we though; no Others could
ill as well. and are soon forgotten; or, it they live 1T
is in their works rather than in their Individual memoir
les. Thus Homer. Shakespeare. Milton. Titan,
Mozart and all the worlds once great masters of song
and art are no longer personal entities to us; but
rather the works which they wrought, and in which
they live forever
In the state, in communities, in the smaller circles
Of public, social and domestic life. our best known citi-
zens, friends and ~neighbos, one after another, pas:
away moments surprise, a sigh OF tender regret.
4 heart burst Of agony. perhaPs,-and soon no trace
or ripple is left upon the surface of Etes broad sea.
In public life, or in the ranks of citizenship, their
plaees are soon filled by others, the ranks are closed,
and the onward march continues. All, all the worlds
counties millions. sweeping onward in vast cycles from
infancy to old age, huw few arc remembered longer
than during the generation in which they live. Like
the shifting colors Of the kaleidoscope, such is human
slife-ever changing into new and wonderful forms
land ever evolving from the lower forms, types OF the
higher, and the higher still, to mark the steadily adj
Vanciing progress Of the race. Death and decay are
written upon all life. He, through whose veins no."
flows the red tide Of health whose will is strong 10 do
and dare, and whose hand is quick to perform, nurses
in his bosom the seeds Of dissolution which will ere
long blossom and bear fruit for the grave: he cheek
and eye of beauty, that glow today with the sparkle
of roseate health, will wilhcr and pale with age: or
fale away at the touch Of disease and death; Thus,
even in mans proudest and best estate, how absolutely
little does he not seem. How vain his unbridIcd am
biiSons-how empty the laurels the world places on
his brow. A few years hence and nothing of himself
will remain but a handful Of dust that a breath would
scatter INTO nothingness. The good or evil that he did
tie deeds that he wroush-are all that will survive
to.bless Of. tarnish his memory. This. then: should be
tk. aim Of all. to so act that this life shall not only
afford TO each its largest measure of health and happl-
ness, but that the memory Of things done-the monu-
ments of good deeds erected here-shall sur'1v,e tho
o follow
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12

W n4hS h0dS9n6 N.Y.
3666h tae AfccGss hi
HIS sserfe8 and 1cies
grabbed fsoud the h9Ns8htands
With the Keenest 10Y seams e
me personality eoudtS for q Bteat
deal Id d SUCCESS beyond ones ~fld
e4s dfeamstAthe personality which
cannot be- hidden but which shlnos
through the woven fatriE OF d slim
pie little tale which mas SeIpped and
held you In spite OF Yourself.
what Is Plot?
In story writing one must hatr
q plot first and foremost, and many
fail because Instead Of plot they
haze action only.
Plot Is an ordered scheme OF
events having a complication, o
struggle. a climax and a solution
IL sounds very easy but just try II!
When you haze a good plot, half
your work IS done, People like
stories mitch better than articles or
ossaSs because the world has moi
grown up. Until tia. end Of time
every human being Will be q child
when he eau. Never forget this.
SO many SAY to rie-~"But where
do you find plots?" am smiling
when I say tfuthfuIIy-vou will find
them an the air all ab6ut you and
I'll you have to do Is roach out and
pull one IN! Life furnishes plenty
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
Evening Chat
Short Story WrItIns.

So many have asked me for some
material on short story writing that
l have decided to give a few gen.
eral rules for those who feel the
urge to attempt this form OF ex'
pressing themselves. 1 shall give
YOU a. half dozen Chats on the sub.
iect from time TO time. All writ
ing is more or less the deep desire
on the part Of on individual TO tell
others what he feels and thinks.
No story can be real unless the
writer is deeply interested IN what
he is writing about which accounts
for the vast amount OF dull canned
stuff, articles hastily pounded out
on the typewriter and hurr4edly
sent to the poor editors who scans
the first line or two and constGns
the manuscript to the waste paper
basket. know one editor who re-
ports that he receives 10000 manu-
scripts a day and finds about sig
out OF that number which he reads
twice.
It is extremely difficult to main.
tain deep interest In what one 1s
writing. When this is so, stop writ
ing Immediately and think Of other
things until tho mind returns nat
urally and happily to the task. MOI
everyone succeeds at the writing
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81 gnpp &c hsoas q d I'M
spe3l impossible
How stioudg and moshsly came tie words
standing today on halo8sd ground. e6hteicus that
all America has halted 10 sAare3mi the tribute Of heart
andminda and soul to this fellow American. and know
ing that he world Is noting this expression Of TIL
Republics mindfuness, it IS fitting 10 say that this
sacrifice and that Of the million dead. shall not be in.
vain. There must be, there hall be. the commanding
voice Of a conscious civilization against armed war.
fare" These sentences will remain ever implanted
in the memory, not only Of The local people wIo will
treasure this experience as one Of the most precious q
a lifetime, but thousands who thrilled at this world
re-echoanet of the sentiment of the whole American.
people today.
When he speech of tie presiden, merged in its
close into he words Of the Lords prayer. The heads Of
The small company Of hearers bowed as if the group
were standing with the Others Of that remarkable
gathering in far away Arlington, as if they too, saw tho
swaying cvergreens. and the wreathes Of %perfumed
color that hid The casket OFF The unknown dead.
Il has been gwen to few men to bear such a message
to The world as this Of President Harding, and it has
remained for this generation to convey in it all its
freshnc,s and eloquence straight 10 te waiting people
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
RUFF STUFF

This morning the snow is snow,
Aud when we o in the wee
mall hours Of SIX. thirty
And discovered that the ele,
nents had cougealed
= y .
we sought our double barroled.
enforced, extra edition Of wooden
lingerie
IN the south east Garner of tho
appropriated cedar chest
Where moth doth not corrupt
nd camphor balls c~ousraTat",
And found them not
oy oy oy
And then some.
tnss tae chest vas in the hall
And The furnace was out
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
rhE PRESIDENTS SPEECH

HE speech of President Harding. delivered yes
terday in Arlington Cemetery at the bu1ial Of an
mknow soldier, was carried clearly, and e%!oquenty
BY wireless into this city yesterday, and made a pro
found impression upon the hearts and minds Of the
few favored citizens who we're fortunate enough to
BE permitted to hear it. The speech itself is a classic
one that may be treasured in the historical records
Of the nation with a veneralion equal TO thai OF LIN
coin at Gettysburg.
When the solemn tones of the PRESIDENTS voice
began L pour into the ears Of, The little group Of lis
teners in Fairmont, and they became ~quickened TO the
fact that they were listening 10 one Of the most re-
markable expressions Of modern time. in which the
president Of the greatest republic OIL earth declared his
belief and the belief of his people in a world made
safe without military pressure, his confidence in tho
recognition Of this belief by all civilization
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Personals

Mrs. D. A. McBee VINO has been
quite sick for the past few days is
improving at this time.
Ashley Styles WHO holds g posi-
ton at MoorsTille spent Sunday
with his family in School street.
Mrs. Bertha Snider and a daugh-
ter OF McCurdysvilIe were guests
Of Mrs. Harriet Yost on last Sun
day.
William Warner OF McCurdysvillc
was the guest Of friends here the
first Of the week.
Miss Alice Selnan who has been
spending some time with relatives
here left yesterday for her home
at Star Ridge, Pa.
George and Martin Brooks of
Clarksburg were business visitors
here this week.
Mrs. Francis Lowthor is spend
ing a few days with FairvieT'
friends and will probably go on to
Morgantown for a visit before re-
turning to her home in Parkera-
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Miller Of
RivesvilIe are guests of the form
er's parents Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Miller for an indefinite visit.
Miss Nellie Ammons is the guest
OF her cousin, Mrs. ]. G. Collins Of
.Bellview.
were business visitors in Fairmont
yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12


saetfe one 3ht6
saoe6ssfnl story 4nE
dalts 3 working EAoFf6d a
faGthetd6tl65; one mdStikno hAe
lthae8Ta4n and what 10 tak
and % q rule when the BtbtS 80 arbt
Idfaft66f a. 81 we'll to compare s9slf
effort to 4 suitcase which one
.tiea on 4 long voyage. The various
needed articles s1ouid b laid ont
aud eG6utned-Severai times arEg
clos must be eliminated OF addet
TO aud the whole mist contain
merely the great essentials. There
In lies the art!
In your story you don't wish the
end 70 be apparent TO the leader bat
when IL Is finished that reader fauAt
no able to cay: why Of COURSE
should have khoNn that WAS how
Il mNst end. There vas no otheYI
possible s6lutionl' Oh, its = Job
all rieht-this story wrltlnR--but !
very absorbing one. And the pay
Why the pay Is wonderful Il one
learns how ID do It right.
Some short stories arel
selling TODAY for from
$500 10 $4,000 each! Not ordinary
stories but stories 81 power ana
heduty and simplicity stoTteAl
which are like 4 bitof real life taEJ
en- from the world and set down inI
print.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12


sadS6a6k sad To
nc iac serbs 6rbl1t 6Ct
pibtG out q The ne#Bpapsfs Biz;
e6Fet theta snddehlS .wAerevef yua
chance TO be-ottts ef a sttaS CanVeey
station. at york. on the street, %
church. at night before yot tote
sleep
Plot Construction.
Plot Is a scheme vita an end IN
view but you can't write without
knowing that end before you start
Map out your story. THIS seams
the most difficult part OF, the work
to tho beginner. some SAY they
don't know how a story viii end
Until they start to write il. | used.
to work that way myself rnd Il sint
ply can't he done. The result Is d
cdngiomeration OF mlsfiis. Plot
construction is the very most i'm
portAnt part OF your story and re
quiras that one labor INCREASINGLY
tnAny many hours before the story
actually begins.
The short story shout not have
many oharaotRrs--IN fact ono or two
are Quite sufficient to hnndlo well
and y6ilr angle OF narration should
be from the viewpoint OF your one
predominant character from start
TO fInIAI. That Is. you must not put
one Of your characters in the cen.
Of the stage and then decide to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12

Last evening the West vIrginian published the
largest regular edition Of its history. consisting OF
twenty-four pages of live news and advertising. TO
expand an organization, prepared to publish an
average edition of ten pages, TO take care OF twenty
four pages, and get out on timO Is no mean feat, and
The West virglnian desires to publicly express its
appreciation Of the splendid cooperation of its or
ganization. The advertising and mechanical de-
partments are especially deserving of we'll earned
credit.
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the High school students accom-
panied the players to Pennington,
and all spent an enjoyable evening.
Still Quite I'LL

Mr.. Andrew Warner who has
been so sick for some time has
seemed 10 be slightly improved the
past few days, but is still IN a very
weak condition. Several relatives
from Out of town have been here
on account OF :its illness. Mr.. VAR
ner has many friends who hope to
see him able to get about soon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12

The members Of the La3ies' Au-
Hillary Of t>e Baptist church met
at the home OF Mrs. Lon Levelle
on Tuesday evening and we're very
pleasantly entertained. These lad
les are always active in CHURCH af-
fairs and at this meeting plans
were made to raise funds to aid in
the payment of the work OF remod-
cling their church which has re-
Gently been accomplished,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
FAIRVIEW
NJ. E. church South

A union Sunday school service
will be held in the N. e. Church
South tomorrow morning. The
Baptist school will be the visiting
congregation. A full membership
OF each school is asked to be pres
ent and come prepared with good
lessons. There will also be union
services all morning and evening
in this church. Tho Baptist and
f. churches Joining in tho pub
lie worship.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12

Tho crowd broke into cheers at the sight Of Wood
row Wilson IN the solemn procession that traversed
the streets Of Washington behind the casket OF the
unknown soldier. No doubt men of opposite poiiti-
cal fait:l joined heartily in the tribute paid to the
courage Of a very sick man. There is ample reason
to believe that Mr.. Wilson will make but few more
nublEc appearances during his lifetime.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12

Another bushes move which will
help to put Fairview on the map
is the concrete block factory which
is being erected by a local COM
many Of which DR.. Clelland is a
member. Contractor W. L. Myers,
has had a force Of men at work on
the foundation OF this building and
It Is hoped that the concern will
be in operation before many weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
OF the Baxter schools had a pro-
that was hard to beat.
Mrs. Miller Hostess

Mrs. G. l.. Miller of HigA street
was hostess to the, members Of the
Mothers club Of the W. G. T. q.
evening Of this week. The
ladies spent n very delightful eve
ming, as Mrs. Miller is always a
charming hostess. A business
meeting, a program and a social
hour were all interesting features
and the guests we're served with
choice refreshments before a6-
journtng.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
Mics ncram Improved

Miss Elizabeth Ingram WHO has
been quito sick the past two weeks
is slightly improved the past few
days. However it will be some
little time yet before she wilD be
able to resume work at the fair
mont Normal school where She is
a student,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
store Building

Tho now building which is be-
built by ]. Y. Hamilton in
Main street will be quite an addi-
ton to the town when completed.
Lack OF business room has been
one OF Fairvtew's handicaps. This
building will accommodate a large
mercantile business on the first
floor while the second floor will
probably be fitted up for office
rooms,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
NJ did not lingerie lonE to g

We did not lingerie long to OK
plorc.
And eame shtverins down to
write this
There is going to be anothe:
rlmmage sale next week.
= =
Perhaps We can retrieve II lost
treasures.
And there is that.
DIES At MoRGANToWN.
Capt. Oliver Perry Jollihe, aged
"a, veteran Of the Civil war and
a prominent resident OF Morgan
town, died last evening at his home
in Bridge street. M%organtown,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12

How about a nice comfortable five cent fare again
now that. the Monongahela Power and Railway
Company has just tucked away the tidy sur OF
s2,GOo,OO0 The seven cent rate is a blamed nuis-
ance. beside playing hob with the baby's bank every
time some one wants to so down town. Might put
on an extra car for the Barrackville insurgents also
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
To H.Id Revival

Rev. P. L. O'Dell leaves In a few
days for the Hoodsville charge
where he will conduct 4 series Of
revival and eVangelistIc services.
Rev. O'Dell is considered a very
able worker along these lines and
is a member Of tie Southern NJ, p.
Conference.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
md Hara Entertainment

The members Of the Ladies' Aid
Society will give an entertainment
at the NJ. Z. Church on Tuesday
evening. The ladies have arranged
a good program and 1t is hoped
that the affair will be well patrons
ized.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12
Pewter Has Arrnistlce Program

An especially good program was
given by the Baxter schools near
here in celebration Of Arnistice
Day. In fact all schools in Paw
Paw district, observed the day
more or less elaborately. Prof.
Rhodes assisted by other teachers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-12

The End Of the Rainbow" made
another successful hit at 'FarminE-
ton Thursday evening. Many OF
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Today's Events

Pioneer Day in Idaho
Kosovo Day, the great national
day of the Serbian people.
Eighty.fifth birthday Of the state OF
Arkansas.
Today the Conference of the Empire
Premiers is to be opened'in London
Government control of liquor sales
in British Columbia is to become eff
fective today.
To-Day a plaque bearing Lincoln's
Gettysburg address is to be unveiled
in the ancestral church of his family
in Hingam, England.
Josephus Daniels, late Secretary of
the Navy, is scheduled to deliver the
commencement address at the Univer-
sity of North Carolina today.
Secretary of State Charles & Hughes
is to preside at the commencement
luncheon at Brown University today
and ex-senator Beyeridge of Indiana
viii be one of the speakers.
A notable wedding in Washington
today will be that of Miss Frances
Hoar, stepdaughter of Speaker Gillet
of the u. S House of Representatives
and Reginald Foster of Massachusetts.
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In the Days News

Sir Ernest Cassel, who has given
million dollars for the founding OF a
hospital for nerves, is one of the rich
est individuals in the United Kingdom,
and also one of the most generous, for
he has given nearly $4,000 600 to med
zeal work, besides large sums for other
charitable purposes. OF German birth
but naturaiized Englishman, he has
been the intimate friend Of kings and
statesmen. Yet in his early days he
earned but a few dollars week as q
clerk in Liverpool Then he entered
a London financial house, and before
he was thirty he had established rep
utation as financier. He controls
banks and railways ana many big in
dustrial concerns and it was he also
furnished the financial backing for
the building of the great Nile dams
Sir Ernest was an intimate friend of
King Edward, to whom he bore such a
striking resemblance that he became
known among his friends as Windsor
Caste
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-06-15

A famous physician stated that
more women might find relief front
suffering through taking medicine
like Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound than through undergoing
surgical operations, if. they would on
~ take it in time At the first sign
of female weakness, as indicated by
backache, dulness, bearing dowE
pains and nervous exhaustion, take
this famous remedy of roots and
herbs, and avoid the serious conse-
quences of delay.
The indians and early settlers
knew and benefited by Natures Allies
the roots and herbs Of the field.
Because Lydia e. Pmkham knew
their medicinal value, thousands of
women all over the world have been
saved from operations, but only such
as have taken it in ime.-Adyertise-
ment
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Nine Johanna Galski, famous opera
tic and concert singer born at An
clam, Prussia, AZ years ago today
Rt Rev Henry J. Granjon, Catholic
bishop of Tucson, Arizona, born at
St Etienne, France, So years ago to
day.
Frank f. Elwen, the first American
sculptor to have an example of his
work erected in Europe, born at Con.
cord, Mass, 6S years ago today
Lieut. Gen. Sir Charles Carmichael
Monro, a prominent British command.
er in the World War born 81 years
ago today.
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experiment identified lightning
with electricity.
l805-William b. ogden, first mayor
Of Chicago born at Walton, n.
Y. Died in New York City,
Aug. 8, 1877.
1S41-Queen Victoria and Prince Al.
bert visited oxford University
on Commemoration Day.
lS46-Gen. Fremont captured Sono-
ma. Cali.
1S61-Steamer Maid of the Mist safe
ly passed the rapids below
Niagara Falls.
lS69--Violent eruption Of the vol.
cano of Colima, near the south,
west coast of Merico
lSS2--William Dennison, governor of
Ohio at the commencement of
the civil war died at Columbus
0. Born in Cincinnati, Nov. %
1915.
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no ashes to take out, no fuel wasted.
Over three million housekecpers are
already using the New Perfection Oil
Cook Stove, You can control your fire
SO much more easily and accurately
than with the old range.
The New Perfection Water Heater is
another modern convenience for
housekeepers Supplies ample hot
water for all household needs at trif-
ling cost. Strong and durable - will
last many years.
he cook stoves are made in two,
three and four-burncr sizes, with or
without warming cabinet; also in one
burner size with no cabinet. Ask your
dealer to show you how simple they
are to operate and take care Of. Sold
by leading hardware, department and
general stores everywhere,
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Tel 1854.

6alIade of Uncertain Syllable
Shapespeare wrote land haply GRIM
ed
Sweetest nut hath sourest rind,"
Then his aouplet thus twinned
Such nut is Rosalnd."
Any critic you win find
Now believes that William sinned.
We should say, to rhyme inclined,
Such nut is Rocalind,'
Still, the breeze we call the wind
Poets speak of as the wind,
Talk has changed since Shakespeare
chinned
With his crony kin and kind.
We can penetrate his mind,
But his tongue has got us skinned.
Nuts to crack he's left behind
Such a nut is "Rosalind.
Not for all the wealth of "lnd0-
Shall my childish faith be pinned
TO a language so designed.
l.ogicless, amorphous blind
Nutty, like that silken-shimned
Masquerade you've OWNED,
Such Is the nut was ROsallnu!
fEnVoO
Shakespeare! From that bean en-
shrined
Early were The ringlets thimed
| And one word that may have shined
Such a nut was "Rosalind'!
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Roast chicken-nicely and
evenly Drowned all over

HATS the way a New Perfec-
/ ton Oil Cook Stove does it with
the New Perfection oven. And to-
gether they bake pies, cakes and
cookies the same way-e evenly.
Then too, it's SO easy to get up a
roasting or baking heat with a
New Perfection, quickly. Turn
the wick up full until the flame
has white tips-they furnish the
most heat. And the long blue
chimney drives it into the oven
you don't make the whole kitchen
unbearably hot.
It's no bother to cook with New Per
lection. No wood or coal to bring in,
no coal dust or litter to sweep UP,
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TodaY's Anniversaries

1867 First TRANSMISSION Of blood in
man performed by Jean Bap-
tiste Denis in France
1752 Benjamin Franklin by his kite