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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-09-01

Thoughts are things which fly without
wings.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-09-01

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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-09-01

Conductor +. II. LooMls. Detroit Mich,
says; The effect OF Halls CatArrh euro is
wonderful Write him about K. Sold by
Druggists, 1jc.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-09-01
GIudneSS Comes

MJith better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle cfforts-plcasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness &c not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to u constipntcd condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
~ removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. ana is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that IL is the
one remedy which promotes Internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
org1us on which it acts. Its therefore
all important, in order to get its benc-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which il manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tivcs or other remedies arc not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most s!;illfua
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the bcst, and with
the well-infoTmcd everywhere, Syrup %
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-09-01

The pious whine was invented in the pit.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-09-01

To keep Thorn hrf 10 10
wrong toilet tbo poor fnirgs
t.drr and Die Of fhc va
riuus Ne nd.or Witch aNlIct
Them $50 ru Boz u majority Of
Chs's % Cure con 70 have
been effected had ffc oYucr
posse cd a liitc kIDwl-
Cd-e, such o. can Lc pro-
cured FROM tho
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-09-01
NEEDLESS WOMEN.
They Pay sad Penalty for Their xcrlc

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If women only needed first symp-
toms nervousness barkachc. head
ache, lassitudc, loss of appetite and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
ACAsE WHERE CHEATING Is NO ROB.
g.HtgN

The following press telegram is sent
out from san Francisco:
SAN FRANCISCO. May 23.-The United
States Sccret-Seryice authorities believe
they have learned where the thousands
Of almost perfect imitation half-dollars
circulated on the Pacific coast came from.
II is believed that the couuterieits
which absolutely defy detection. except
when under u powerful magnifying glass
were made by Chinese IN their native
land. and brought to this country last
summer by Chinese actors, who performed
at the Atlanta Exposition. Almost the
entire troupe is now in the city.
Ii is estimated that $4,000 of the IN
authorized coins have been dspos Il Of
ard that Little Pete" the Chinaman Of
recent racc-track job notoriety. vas uro-
noting the scheme. The counterfeit
coins contain almost the same amount Of
pure silver as the regularly minted half
dollars The low price Of silver bullion
enable the counterfeiters TO make a good
profit.
We have never been able 10 understand
why this thing was not done 20 a very
great extent. and it is entirely possible
that it has been. There IS clear profit
OF nearly fifty cents upon each silver dol
lar 50 coined and we know Of no business
except dishonest card-playlng that makes
any such return. Nor is any one in
Jurcd by the swindle, II II is only otGi-
narily honest. so to speak. II the Chi
nese put SnA'grains Of pure silver into the
dollars they made. they put In exactly
as much as the Government Of the United
States puts in. and how is any one who
takes such a dollar injured? Ii Is true
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Nir Y. Herbert Thompson. young mar
ricd irau, met with a serious accident
yesterday morning between and 10
O'Clock. lie was riding a bicycle and
was on the way 70 the store OF W. G..
Malone. al So Brook avenue. when he
coi,dtd with an electric car at Floyd
avenue and Beech street, in turning
into Beech ef~oc The car tracks run
very close 20 the sidewalk at this point.
Mr. Thompson dashed into the car be-
fore he was aware Of It's proximity. lilo
was thrown violently 10 the ground. sus-
tanning fracture Of the right ankle aud
"a deep cut over the right eve. Or. West.
Il physician who happGnedd 10 be IN the
neighb0rhood dressed the injured mans
wounds and ne was removed 90 his home,
at lll2 west Main street. The young
man. although suffering great pain. bore
90 without a word OF complaint and inc
sisted that ne was not at an injured.
He has been married only about two
months His condition was somewhat
improved last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

This number of The Times contains inc
Eouitable's annual statement.
surplus over forty million dollars.
Assets over two hundred and one mill
lions Of dollars.
Assurance I'm force over nine hundred
and twelve millions Of dollars.
An income Of over lorty-iour millions or
dollars.
From the early years of IT'S existence
the Equitable Life Assurance society nas
led ia all measures OF sCi4 and equitable
reform that have advanced The interest OF
policy holders The simpiihed policy
form. the incontcstable policy, the im-
mediate payment Of death clalms-these
and many other reforms have been inau-
guratcd by the Equitable and after a
time have been followed. 40 least in
part. nv most of the other companies.
I'm keeping with this reputation the
society now issues q new form OF policy
I'm which is incorporated an the privileges
and benefits that can safely he embodied
In a contract Of life assurance. Anyone
who wishes information ON this policy
may obtai- it and printed matter de-
scrihine il from the nearest agency.
HOWARD SWlNEFORD d CO.
General Agents for Virginia and North
Carolina,
ITO east Main street. Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

when the text Of the decision made
in the susar-bouutics case is examined,
II will be seen that the supreme Court OF
the United States is very careful 20
avoid saying anything that can be- con-
ftrucl into on anirmance Of tho consti-
tutionality Of a protective tariff lpd,cd.
IT. great care IN guarding against any IRE
sumption that II intends 20 sanction the
consututionality Of any such legislation
raises a strong inference that there IS
d section Of the court at any rate. o.
posed 10 such laws.
The whole point decided In this case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

The Times will help you get a position
absolutely free Of all costs. or If you want
some one 10 work for you, The Times
will charge you nothing for the adyer-
tistment.
All that you have 20 DO is 20 write
your ad, attach the coupon which app
pears at the head OF the want column
10 St. and send or bring IL TO The Times
Office
This offer is made 20 help those out
Of employment. and does not mean
'.bcarders wanted" houses for rent" or
any class Of commercial advertising
Help and employment only
II you advertised and did not get v hat
YOU wanted Try again. You may Doe
successful the next tina The Times
does not limit you 10 only one advertise
mcut.
The name Of the advertiser must ac.
company each al. Your name, how
ever. VIII not be published unless YOU
desire IT, II IS only an evidence Of good
faith.
Positively the advertisement must
reach The Times office by Il. ". Friday
TO insure its publication the following
Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

that he has got an Imitation OF the
Governments stamp that II Is dollar
instead OF real Governments stamp.
But II the Chinese Imitation OF the stamp
fools people into believing that 1t IS
n dollar, It does all that the Govern
mont's real stamp can do. The Go'ein-
mcnts stamp cannot make fifty cents
dollar: all it can do IS TO fool people INTO
believing that IL is one, and If the
Chinese imitation does that. It completely
ellis the bill" This Is very clearly
case where cheating IS no robbery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

We know The Times is joered al for
saying IL cannot believe Mckinley VIII
be tho nominee Of the Republican party
but The Times stands 70 ITS guns, an
the same. IT. is true De seems 70 have
majority Of the delegates 10 the ST.
Louis convention committed TO him.
but Tie Times holds on 10 its faith
in general principles and The Times
say. Therefore. wait until the bal
loting begins. Mckinley is a trim
mer who is eithc7 destitute OF con-
vlctions upon the most important ques-
lions tho American people have ever had
10 consider since the war. or Dee has not
the courage TO declare his principles, If
ne has any. for fear That he may make
enemies. Mankind has no use for either
a trimmer or coward. no one wants
either as his leader or representative
man. The Republican party is very
bad. but 80 cannot be denied that it has
q large proportion Of upright seli-re-
specung. though misled, men. Even
It's bad element turns with scorn from
such a character as Mckinley, but its
upright element looks upon him with dis
gust. Mckinley has got to set aside
all the general laws that govern such a
case as this 20 win. and The Times has
greater faith n the power OF general
laws than it has en- the manipCiations Of
Mckinley and his hackers. The Times
says TO its readers. therefore. wait. and
let US see what we shall see.
And The Times points. i'm confirmation
Of its opinion 20 the steady and logged
opposition sunl kept up among influential
Republicans TO his nomination. only last
Sunday afternoon Boss platt Of New
York. put out q statement which con-
tanned the following passage:
"1'he business men Of the country may
confidently rely upor u that their views
will be expressed at The 81. Louis con-
Nention. both as 10 the maintenance Of
the gold standard and as 20 the nomina-
ton Of n candidate VINO can appropriate
~ stand on gold platform. New York
will present such candidate. and the
vote OF this STATE will be cast Ion him
almost unanimously"
That IS shot aimed directly az Nc
Kinlcy- II is an assurance 70 the con-
servative and property-holaing clements
of the country that when the delegates
from all parts Of the United States as
semble IN convention the strong men Of
the party are going 10 tell their eXcita-
ble Acknowledgements plainly that the bur
den OF olecting a candidate as TO fan upon
them. and that they cannot elect can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

"a that the claim for bounty by the Lou
issana sugar planters Is In TIC nature OF
a debt due by the United States and
that Congress has plain power rncer
The Constitution. 20 pay obligauon' IN
Cured by the Government, even though
,hcv be no more than moral obligations or
obligations OF honor. That is the point
and tho whole point involved in the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Mrs Luverna Y. Conner has gone 10
Washington in the name Of the Lord.
She claims to heal all diseases by the
laying on OF hands. The laying on Of
hands is what is the matter with the
most Of those folks up there now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Editor OF The Times:
SLr,-On the coming Thursday. 2sth. the
citizens Of Richmond will have 10 vote
for all the officers nominated al the pri-
mary election. Now, II the Democratic
citizens don't arouse themselves and 90
10 the polls and cast their ballots. they
may wake up Friday morning and find
Richmond has elected a negro for Mayor
10 IS easy enough, the negroes have 300
votes in Jackson ward alone Let the
white Democrats stay az home indiner-
emf and say "pshaw." and the work is
done To the polls everybody.
OLD CITIZEN.
Richmond. Va, May %. %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

The Supreme Court has just decided
that the ruling Of Comptroller Bowler
In Withholding the sugar bounties was
unlawful Bowler Will now probably join
Tillman's ranks in moving 10 ignore or
abolish the Supreme Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
slrnMberrv FesliNnl.

The ladies' Of the Industrial Chspter OF
All-Saints' church will give u Strawberry
Festival tonight between the hours Of
q ard II o'clock at the church lot, Grace
and Madison streets.
II the weather should prove Indictment,
will take place on Thursday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

in the deficiency appropriation bill.
which was passed by the Senate on Non
day an item Of over $4,000 appeared 10
payment Of claims made by the Govern
ment clerks who were employed in the
record division Of the War Department
when the old Ford's Theatre building
collapsed several years ago. Secretary
Dan Lamont will send 10 the House
letter showing that eleven Of these claim
ants. who want $4,000. were never in
jured at all The House should carefully
scrutnize such attempts as this TO rob the
Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Warner Miller and others are relegat-
ing Boss Platt to private life in their
press interviews. but up TO date Plat
has not endorsed their plans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Another first man who captured Jeffer-
son Davis has just died. lie Is as nu-
rnerous as the author Of Beautiful Snow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Depew. OF course. cannot refrain from
talking. but he talks suspectingly when
he compliments Mckinley on his silence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
WEDNESDAY. MAY q. 1896.


1U-UNl NTF'I ~ ~ " .
Schiller Lodge !. O. O. T., Scidilcl ii",,'
Stuart Council. q. l.. OF H.. iowei. nan.
Martha Washington Lodge. kniehis ana
Ladies OF Honor. 30s north lliih sueet'
Richmor6 Council. Chosen Friends, Ei
lctts Hall
Richmond Lodge. y. o. T.. W, Odd-Fel-
lows Hall
Queen Lodge. Golden Shore. Ellotts Hall.
Company %. First Regiment. AimOry.
Clba Beneficial and Social Society Cen
trai Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

The funeral of Dr. Robert Lecky. who
died shortly after 0 o'clock Monday night.
VIII take place al . o'clock this after
noon from the Second Presbyterian
ll.rch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Mrs Conner who is reported 10 be
working miracles in the healing Of dis
eases. was very ill herself at one time,
and visited the Buffalo Lithia Springs.
i'm Virginia. where she was not only heal
"a herself. but received the power, she
claims. to heal others. This is a great
state: we can fix them up here 10 do
busincss IN any line on earth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

constantly and yet these cows are regu-
larry MIXED. and the milk sold. and We
know consumption may be generated from
the "bacllli tuberculosis contained in
this milk.
Life is very short. anyway and if.
these troubles can be- avoided or par
tally so by a little care and a small ex-
penditure OF money. why not DO so. and
ward or in d measure some OF the dis
eases communicable 20 man from the
lower animals?
(Signedj r. l.. TRITON,
Veterinary Surgeon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Some admirers Of that intrepid Arctic
explorer Commodore George W. Melville
have had a bronze bust made OF him,
which will be exhibited at the United
Service Club. in Philadelphia, on the 2sth
instant. Commodore Melville has many
friends in Richmond. and this tribute 10
his fortitude viii De very gratifying to
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
A HUNDRED YEARS OLD.
some sound Scientific Suggestions to Men
and Women Who Are Looking Into the
y can I live a hundred years.

1ufurc.
How can 7 live a hundred years."
Very happy most of Us would be If We
only knew the secret Of the centenarian'
life. and now that secret has at last
been discovered. A well-known scientist
who made this discovery has for years
past been investigating the habits OF men
and women who have reached advanced
years He has found that IN nearly every
case the people who enjoy tho healthiest
and happiest old age are those who make
regular use OF some pure stimulant.
AFTER middle life." he says, the ener-
gies droop. and nature requires stimulai-
ing and assisting. For this reason, old
people who wish 10 be strong and well
should never let a day pass without tax
Ing some pure stimulant which can be de-
pended upon.
This is an interesting fact and II clear
IS shows that scientific men are correct
when they tell us that nothing compares
with a pure stimulant for building up
the system. They also tell us that the
safest and best stimulant is pure malt
whiskey, because II is not only tonic
but a food for the nerves and tissues
There Il, In fact, only one pure whiskey
in existence. entirely free from adultera-
ton. II IS known as Dunys pure malt
whiskey. and thousands OF aged men and
women have testified TO its remarkable
STRENGTHENING effects.
Elderly people who suffer from stomach
ailments or any form of weakness Will
find great relief from taking Du1y's pure
malt. IT IS not an ordinary whiskey. but
pure stlmulant, which contains all the
properties that contribute 10 health, and
none that can injure. For this reason, In
purchasing from grocers or druggists be
ware Of inferior limitations and insist on
getting exactly what you ask for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

one of Roosevelts policemen went 20
a saloon at o'clock on Sunday morning.
and after knocking and awakening the
bar-keeper told quick lie about his dying
wife. who must have a little whisky al
once. lie spoke OF his six children who
would be motherless in an hour without
the liquor. and the bar-keeper filled The
flask. took the pronered quarter. and was
promptly arrested. And this is what
Roosevelt calls reform. Tammany might
have had acme bad policemen, but they
never We're taught that to gain the
"boss's" favor, they must become traitor
Gus and treacherous liars. The public
will always endorse a man whose heart
responds to such q pitfll plea. rather
than knave who would conceive such
a miserable imposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

\ wageish friend Of The Times. who is
a silyerltc was asked what would be
the relative strength OF the silver and
gold factions iu the State Convention.
"Tne eternal fitness Of things VIII be
preserved" was his reply, sixteen dele
gates for silver TO one Tor gold"
Which is a joke. Of cc~rse though no
laughing matter.
The same friend voluntarily Informed
us that beyond doubt the idea prevailed
among some free-siver people that the
ratio Of 10 10 ! means tAat IL the free
silver people can carry out their pro-
gramme sixteen silver dollars will be
gotten for every one gold dollar. Ia pur-
suance Of this faith. some prudent free
silverites have been accumulaung some
few gold dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

The price Of The Times Is two cents per
copv and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits Of Richmond and hancheS
ter. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

WASHINGTON BUREAU. AANGSUIs Nc
SWEEN. MANAGER, WASH
MOTION. u. q.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-01-09
UTAH is NOW A STATE.

The President last Saturday signed the
proclamation admitting Utah to the Union.
Gov. West and Delegate Cannon were at the
White House at the time. Private Secretary
Thurber Immediately sent telegram to Salt
Lake announcing the event, where special
preparations had been made to celebrate it..
The proclamation itself, after being shown to
Gov. West and Delegate Cannon. was sent by
special messengers to the Department of State,
where it was placed among the archives of the
United States Government. Notwithstanding
its Importance it is by 10 means an imposing
document in appearance. being written in Mr..
Pruden's handwriting, with a stub peg. upon
one large double sheet of plain white paper,
stamped with the great seal of the United States
The instrument used was an ordinary wood
penhoder, with n steel stnb pen. This was
handed to the Governor. who will take it to
Salt Lake, where it will DO placed on exhibit
ton, and then preserved rs an historical relic
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-01-09
APMY AND NaVv-

Secretary Herbert has sent to Congress re-
port in regard to tho Naval Academy. 1t
states that the institution has outgrowu itself,
aud that the arrangements and construction OF
the present buildings patchwork
order. regardless of convenience efficiency of
work, unhealthy and obsolete. The plans for
a new Academy accompanied by drawings
of a leading architect, which provide magnifi-
cent buildings. quarters for officers, new drives
and walks. monumentsfan adornments which
would make the Academy decidedly attract
i've place. The plan is extensive. and the
project If carried out. will cost the Government
Mt least Sc, 900. co., Mn. Herbert will urge that
the entire project be approved by Congress, and
that this session appropriate ut least 100000
with which to begin the work. He believes
that, with a moderate SHIN provided each year,
the Academy can be transformed into modern
institution within a few years.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-01-09
DEATH OF GEN, LEssELLE,

Gen William p I.asselle died Monday at his
residence ia Washington. Gen. Iassele bad
been a well known resident of Washington
since the At one time he was a success
fll and prominent criminal lawyer. His
habits, however. interfered with his practice
and kept him from work.
Gen. Lasselle's record during the war was
excellent lie WAS twice brevetted foF merito-
rous service. lie entered Co. X. 9th Ind, as
a First Sergeant. aud rose 10 the rank OF Lieu
tenant Colonel. aud was by brevet Colonel. and
later Brigadief-General. He the youngest
General officer Oh the Union side. William p
Lasselle was born in Logansport, Ind. Aug. IL,
ls}6. His father was Gen. llyacinthe Lasselie,
of Gen. TayiOrs staff
At the battle Of Chickamauga, Lasselle, who
had been sent for ammunition was captured
and sent 20 Libby Prison, where he suffered
greatly. Wien the Federal army bombarded
Charleston, Lassele was one of 80 Union pris-
oner5 OF rank placed by Gen. Beauregard
where the Union army could not help but fire
upon them.
lie was mustered out, Sept. 90 1865 having
served tour years and five months. His rank
was then Brigadier-General by brevet. The
9th Ind. was the first regiment TO leave that
State. Ii was under Col. Mllroy and did some
hard lighting in Western Virginia during the
first years OF the war.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-01-09

The Philadelphia Judges Of the Court OF
Commos Pleas are 20 wear black silk gowns.
and now the New York Judges arc considering
change to the digniHsd uniform Of black silk
skirts.
Max O'Rell says that in Dublin parlors and
on the streets Of Buda Pcsth are to bo found tho
prettiest women in the world.
The wedding OF the daughter of Busch-ths
brewer of the firm that used to be Anheuser-
Busch-is said to have cost her papa S121 900.
He having rented hotel. furnished il newly.
and paid the transportation bills for all his
foreign and Eastern guests. TIE bride was
st. Louis girl. She married Germsn--nos
nobIeman. Her trousseau-to quote few more
big fgures-her troussean and wedding gown
and souvenirs cost $4,000, but a pretty we'd
ding can be arranged for iess
ELSIE POMEROY McELROY.