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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09
How to Find on, If a Room {. Damp.

How to Find Ont ir Room IS Damp.
To ascertain whether or not room
is damp, a kilogrsmme Of fresh lime
should be placed therein, after hermet-
ically closing doors and windows. In
twenty-four hours it should be weighed.
and if the kilogramme has absorbed
more than ten grammes of water THAT
Is, more than one per cent. the room
should be considered damp and classed
as unhealthy. The question Of the
dampness of dwellings is frequent
cause of dispute between landlord and
tenant, and is naturally solved in the
negative by the former. The question
can be settled in the future by the test
of the bydration of lime, which will
give irrefutable proof of the validity
of such complaint.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

Snow geese are exceedingly graceful
and beautiful birds, Of about twenty
eight inches in length They are
sometimes known as White Brant and
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

The tide of immigration is ut the
lowest point it has touched since 1882.
1t is supposed that the marked de-
crease is due to the reports of hard
times in this country.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

blts permanently cured. ~ ITS or nervous
ness aiter first DAYS use OF pr. Klinc's Great
Serve itcslnror. = trial bottle and Treatise free
w. II. IL INLINE, u, VHl Arch ST. Phila. r
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

After physicians had given mo up, was
saved 10y pisO's Cure RALPH ERIEG, Will
Transport Pa, Nov. - 1893.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

Men of the roblcst dispost ions think
themselves happiest when others share their
happiness with them.-Taylor.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

He that calls man ungratcful sums up
all tho evil that u nun can be guilty OF. -
Swift.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

Friendship improves happiness and aDates
misery 10y donbling our JOY and dividing our
grief. Addison.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

Gaiety Is not proof that the heart Is at
ease. FOR often In the midst OF laughter the
heart Is sad.-De Gcn!is.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09
USE YOUR REASON

And Profit by tho Experience OF Other
People.
There nrc thousands OF people who have
been cured OF nervous trouble scrofui.l
sores, rheumatism. dyspepsia. catarrh and
other diseases by purifying their blood
with Hoods Sarsaparllln. This great
medicine will do the same good work for
you il you will give it the opportunity
1t Will tone UP your system create an APP
petite and give sweet, refreshing sleop.
Hoods Pills arr M,6 ,fr ro only g,s to tsse
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

Good will, like a good name. il got 10y
many actions and lost by one. Jeffrey.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

Malice thinks hair Of its own poison
lru. 10.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09

Sold by Druggists, ,Jc.
Halls Family pills are The best.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-11-09
NEGLECT is SUICIDE.
Plain Words From Mrs by
Dunmore That Ought ufering 1870
20

plan
IL b ing suicide!
they're
almost dead
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
30. sA,Rn,Es. cupoLE DOWN.
Story Of scotch Section Iaad VII
Wrote These Beautiful L mes.

Story Of . scotch Section Hand who
Wrote These Beautiful L mes.
Fifteen years ago or more 4 Scotch sex.
tion hand dropped into poetry. His nrst at.
that II came to the notice Of friends who
recognized the merit there WAS In his song.
How far 1t has gained recognition cannot be
is worthy Of Robert Burns himself. ii
reads:
The bairnies cuddle doom mt nicht
O.. try and sleep. ye waukrife roxues.
Your fathers comm In;
They never heed n word i speak.
Il try to gle frown;
But aye hap them up an say.
80, bairnies. cuddle DOOM"
Wee Jamie wi the curly held.
He aye sleeps next the wa
Bangs up an cries. ~ want = piece;"
The rascal starts them u.
l rim and fetch them pieces. drinks.
They stop wee the SCUM,
Then draw the blankets up an cry.
Moo. weanies, cuddle DOOM
But ere ive minutes gang, wee Rab
Cries out, frae meath the claes,
"Mother, max Tam Ki'e owre at ance,
The mischlef's In that Tam for tricks
He'd bother half the toon:
But aye ! hnp them up nm say,
80, bairnies cuddle DOOM
At length they hear their fathers 1T,
An as he steeks the door.
They turn their faces to the wa.
While Tam pretends to snore.
"Hae a the weans been gudeT' he ask
As he pits on his shoon.
"The balrnics, John are In their beds,
I. An lang since cnddled doom.
And juist before bed oorsers,
We look ut our wee lambs;
Tam has his nirm roun wee Rab's neck.
An Rab Ills arm roun' Tam's.
lift wee Jamie up the bed,
An as l straik each Groom.
l whisper till my heart fills up.
80, bairnies, cudde DOOM
The bnirnics cuddle doom at nicht,
WI mirth that's dear to me:
But soon the big warls cnrk and care
VIII quaten doom their glee.
Yet come what may To ilka ane,
May He whn rules nboon.
Aye whisper though their pows be bauld,
20. bairnics. cuddle DOOM
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
KIDNEY TROUBLES
Cured by Lydia q. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound,
Also BacknchA

cannot speak too highly Of Mrs.
Pinkham's Medicine, for it has done so
much for me. have been great suf-
ferer from Kidney trouble, pains in
muscles, joints, back and shoulders;
feet would swell. also had womb
troubles and leucorrh9a. After using
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and Blood Purifier and Liver
Pills, felt like new woman. My
kidneys are now in perfect condition.
and all my other troubles are cured -
MRS. MAGGIE Porrs, 324 Kaufman St,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Backaclie.
MY system was entirely run down,
and suffered with terrible backache
in the small of my back and could
hardly stand upright ] was more
tired in the morning than on retiring
at night. l had no appetite. Since
taking Lydia Z. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound. have gained fifteen pounds,
and look better than l ever looked
before. l shall recommend it to all
my friends, as it certainly is n wonder
full medicine.-MRs.E L. F. MORTON, 1O43
Hopkins St, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kidney Trouble.
Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, | had suffered
many years with kidney trouble. Tho
pains in my back and shoulders were
terrible. My menstruation became ir-
regular, and l was troubled with leu
corrh9a. was growing very weak. I
had been to many physicians but re-
ceived no benefit. ] began the use of
Mrs. Pinkham's medicine, and the first
bottle relieved the pain in my back
and regulated the menses. 1t is the
best kind of medicine that have ever
taken, for it relieved the pain so quickly
and cured the diseasc.-MRs. LILLIAN
CRIPrEN, Box II, st. Andrews Bay, Fla
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
PONY AND WHEEL RACE.
Ass the we...rn.r. Had to Aokn.vi.

AsA the Westsrnsrs Had to Aoknswl.
edge Their, Dsssst
Before the people knew as much
ebout bicycles as they do now" said
the man who has lived pretty much
all over the civilized world, according
to the Detroit Free Press. there were
some funny things happened. I'll
never forget what occurred while WAS
visiting friend Of mine running a
ranch up In North Dakota. A young
celieSe boy on q vacation came
through there on a wheel, the first
one the cowboys had seen. Their COM
meno on the machine were amusing.
Wonder II the thing bucks?' ask
Cd one. Rope steer from that saddle
grinned another, an he'd throw you
10 far you'd never know where you
lit.' Wouldn't be much good In In
Jun hghting. declared an old-timer.
ana trim-looking young fellow that
was the dude of that ranch announced
dhdainfully that he could go farther
In day on his broncho than the young
fellow could do in a week
"Tell you what I'll do. Dick, said
to the boaster. I'll bet a hundred
that he can cover fifty miles on his
bike in less time than you can on
your pony. l was snapped on every
hand. even my friend expressing a
willingness to tap my pile on that
same proposition. accommodated
them all. as far as possible. and the
race was arranged for next day. The
W. ,rth ~ vpr1y
celebration. A flying start was made
over straightaway course over
well-known trail, twenty-five miles
and return. Dick was in his gayest
attire and when my friend gave the
racers the word there was a fusillade
of revolvers mingled with yells that
must have reached the man at the
turning post. OF course Dick forged
ahead at the start, and his partisans
were jubilant. railing at me till my
watch and pin went up against their
accepted valuation. Things had quiet
ed down and we had done a lot of
smoking, SO that the time seemed
short, when We saw my favorite COM
Ing on his wheel as though an electric
motor was supplying the power. He
was humped-up scorcher and no
mistake. There was strong disposi-
tion to question his claim of having
gone every inch Of the route, but when
Dick came in, his mount in a COM
plete state Of collapse and Dick with
both hands in the air above his head,
the crowd wilted gracefully and I had
enough to buy half interest In the
ranch"
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
bird Artists.

on the part Of birds is plainly shown BY the
manner in which many of them decora te
their nests and surroundings. and, In some
Instances themselves. Perhaps 1t may not
be too much to claim that all birds are
moved by an artistic sentiment, and that.
while most of them are artistic In effect,
many are artistic In both intention and ef-
feet. The appreciation of what Is beautiful
Is distinctly marked characteristic of
most members Of the fcathercd family. and
1t is only natural that the desire and ability
to create beauty are found In various de
grees Of development among them. 1t is
only step from desire of beauty TO an ef-
fort to produce it; but the effort and ac-
complishment occasionally bring about
strange results. in birds as well as In man.
Lippincotts Magazine.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
PhOtOgraphinY Lightning,

Just one chance In $500 you will be killed
Dy Ilkntning this summer. These figures ar.
based on u. : government statistics. Only
a few weeks ago one of the most notable
tragedies occurred in New York A young
couple had taken refuge from the rain un
der tree. They were lovers who had quar-
relied and had few hours before kissed
and made up. A lightning stroke sought
them out, and both We're killed The writer.
while Waiting Denver recently. saunterel
Into the largest and only exclusive photo.
shown by Mr. X. NJ. Davis. the proprietor, n
most wonderful photo OF lightning he had
Just made with a fivc dollar kodak. and was
Informed that similar views could he mnde
with any camera and he would he pleased to
send catalogues TO any one Interested III
photography.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
Three Ends of IA Ron

An Irishman who was out Of work went
on board vessel that In hnrhnr and
asked the captain II he could lind him work
on the ship.
"eWll." said the captain. nt the same time
handing the lrishman n piece of rope, III
you find three ends To that rope you
shall have some work.
The lrshman got hold of one end Of the
rope and showing 1t to the captain said
'.ThHts end, your honor" Then he
took hold OF the other end and showing 1t 10
the captain as before said: ..And that's twn
ends your honor" Then taking hold of
both ends of the rope. he threw it over
board. saying: "And. faith there's an end
to the rope your honor!'
He was engagcd.-Tit-Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
The Landlord. Ru.a

What ever induced the Gaxleys to g.
to that wretched mountain resor
again? They said when they got bacl
last year that they would not return
there even If their board were offeret
to them for nothing"
"Oh. then. you haven't heard? Why
the landlord wrote to Mr.. Galley tina
he had secured an impoverished for
eign nobleman to act as waiter. TIL,
old man didn't intend to say anythin,
about 1t to his wife and daughter, bu
Mrs. Galley found the letter in hi
pocket, SO they packed up and started
the next day. Leader.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
KNOWN IN KNOXVILLE
e CRIPPLE CURED.
INC Chicago "Tim~s Herald" Corre-
pendent At Knoxville Meets

INC Chicago Times Herald Core
pendent At Knoxville Moets
an Old Frisnd.
From the Times Herald. Chicago, Ill.
AZ the Normal Institute at Knoxville,
Iowa, on August 9th, the Knoxville corre-
spondent Of the Chicago Times Herald was
much surprised TO meet his old friend, Mr..
A. 7. Conn, whom he believed to be . life
long cripple, from rheumatism and sciatica,
moving around brisk anybody. As
the last time Mr. Conn had been seen by
vhe Times Herald man he was on crutches,
and In terrible condition, the subject of his
recovery was the topic of conversation. The
following IN a resume of Mr.. Conn's story:
You are aware that from overwork and
exposure in April 1894. contracted sciatica
and rheumatisn, and grew steadily worse,
Notwithstanding the best of medical treat
was at last confined to my bed, and what
little locomotion performed was done on
crutcbes. From the time was taken until
August, 1895, l tried every remedy could
hear of without any relief whatever. 1t
was at that time that a friend recommended
Dr. Williams Pink Pills, and was so en-
thusiastic over their virtues that was per-
sunded to try them, and began to take them
In September, 1898. ! was rather discour-
aged at first to find myself decidedly worse,
but was urged by my frinds to persevere
and give the medicine fair trial and no
did. After a while began to feel an i'm
provement, though it was not noticeable to
those around me. but j knew was better
and soon was elated that fooIishly dis
carded my crutches. and received Il severe
fall for my pains. This SO retarded my re-
povery that l became disheartened, and
ave up taking Pink Pills. SO great was my
encouragement l shortly after this mis-
hap and set back, began again to take Pink
Pills steadily and perseveringly, and in .
short time could walk without crutches,
and in january, 1895, was able to discon-
tinue the medicine altogether, being entire
ly cured Since then | have cleared .
piece Of brush land, and planted and at
tended this years crop. | took in all
seventeen boxes of Dr. Williams Pink Pills
before was entirely cured.'
Mr.. Conn's address is Pleasantville, Mar
ion Co., Iowa, where he is as well known
as in Knoxville, his former home.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in a con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also
specific for troubles peculiar to females,
such ~ suppressions, Irregularities and all
forms of weakness. In men they effect .
radical cure in all cases arising from men
tai worry, overwork or excesses of what
ever nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes
(uever in loose bulky 50cents box or six
boxes for 81 so. and may be had of all drug
gists. or direct by mail from DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
On. .s rho.. s.r.ns. Happenings.

A good one is being told on Chica-
70 man. A few days ago, the story
goes he received photograph from his
girl in another town. The girl had
wrapped the picture in a piece Of news
paper on which was printed the ad of
q stove flrm. A portion Of the paper
adhered to the picture and the young
man was vesy much surprised to see
staring at him on the face. In bold.
large type. the words, "See the name
ON the leg"
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
An Achievement. A

There is the usual disposition TO he
come 3ocose with reference to Alfred
Austin's poetry" said the matter oi
fact person.
YES" replied the pale youth who
writes. but his detractors can't oblit.
crate the fact that he triumphs in one
respect
"What is that?"
He gets his poetry printed
ington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
WATER HYAcINrH DOOMED.
Little Red Spider Solves Threatened
Serious Problem.

Ban Francisco Chronicle: The water hya-
ccinth, which was imported into Florida from
venezuela some years ago and was seriously
Impeding navigation III the st. Johns river,
Is being killed by small red spider This
spider In said To be also nn Importation
enemy to water growth Of this character. At
falatka thousands Of acres OF water front
We're covered with this thick aquatic vcgc-
tntion the situation was becoming ser
lous that II state commissioner had been
appointed 10 officially report upon means
for Its destruction. II is now believed that
the red spider Will clear the river Of the
nuisance In one or two years.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
NATURES OWN PROTECTION.
Explanation of why /. Swelling Foilewa
From y How.

The swelling which follows from blow 10
natures effort to protect the part from fur
they injury aud to keep 1t at rest while re-
at the seat of injury is not even now quite
understood The injury to the smaller blood
through them and the white corpuscles with
part OF the serum. the watering part Of the
blood, escape into the surrounding tissues.
AT the same time the blood vessels In the
neighborhood dilnte and the Increased how
OF blood with the thoroughfnre obstructed
increases the swelling.
1t ls probable that the white corpuscleA Of
the blood pass Into the tissues to assist In
the repair. ms bees or ants assemble at an
INJURY to their storchouse, but with this dif-
Terence that the substance of the corpuscles
liz probably converted into the tissue of re-
pair. From one point of view the human
uAls, and the swelling that follows Injury
but the rush of these to repair the breach.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
rr.nc,m.u In. MI. /. Match.

A new kind Of match. which IL supposed
to he non poisonous. liz said to have been in
vented by n Frenchmnn. Potassium per
mangate and amylacetnte are among the
Ingredients and tests at the Pasteur lucifer
match InanufactOry have proven It sue.
cess. The matches are made without the
slightest danger to factory hands. They
ignite freely; there is no danger Of explosion
when stored. md the disagreeable odor Of
lucfcr matches is replaced by an agreeable
one.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
Scientific Research.

Farmer Sprouts-Stop thur. Wha
ye goin' with them chickens?
Erastus Pincher-Dat's all right
boss, Ill bring 'em back. Our sassiet!
TO sineral research is dun studyin' up
de language OBJ chickens, an We need
dem very much.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
Venom Inhaled with the Air.

And imbibed with the water OF u malarious
locality. has still II certain nntidote EX-
pcrience sanctions confidence In Hostetter' :
Stomach Rltters preventive of this
scourge. All over this continent and in the
tropics 1t has proved itself n certain means
Of defense and an eradicant Of intermittent
and remittent feyers. and other forms Of
miasma born disease. Nor Is II less effective
for kidney troubles. constipation, rhcuma-
tism and nervousness.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
Grocery IsArgaIna.

bad. doctor, very bad. 1t was fearfulIy
sour"
Not II you followed my directions. Tive
parts Of honey TO one Of vinegar cannot he
very sour" replied the doctor, tasting the
beverage, which he found to be very sour In
deed.
GLOW did you make this drinkf' he asked
Just as you told me. | mixed up ~
cents worth of honey with two quarts OF
vinegar for 10 cents.'-Tcxas Siftings
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke ieur Life iWay

70 quit tobacco easily and forever, he mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and 5iHUr. take No
to-Bac, the der-worker. that makes
weak men strong. All druggists 5Dc or 81.
Cure guaranteed booklet aud sample free.
Address Sterling Eemedy Co.. Chicago or
New York.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
where It Came In.

Pluejow]s-Yes. ! am very fond Of
the variety stage and think I'll stick
to it. Footlights-Yet you are hardly
a variety actor. The sketch you put
on ia quite "legit" Bluejowls Quite
80, bat I get my salary regularly and
that's where the variety comes ia
Tow Topics.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

For pleasure every day.
The dry-Eoods clerk will daily broil.
A. meath the scorching sun,
Diminishing every thought of toll
He does a century run.
Tho pale bookkeeper. too much worn
To foot up his accounts.
Will foot 1t now from early morn
Up all the steepest mounts.
The office slave will now devote
wook to restfu1 rounds.
And day by day will row a boat
That weighs nine hundred pounds.
The tired city folks who say
With ennui they're distressed,
On rural bedticks stuffed with hay
VIII find their nightly rest.
For "restful rural pleasures" which
At home would drive us mad,
We make some good old farmer rich
And try to think we're glad
But sweeter Joy to those who roam
Is that glad moment when
They're through with resting and CONF
home
And get to work again.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

Mrs. Mary French Sheldon. who has spent
most of her life abroad. although she Is Il
native Of this country. has been elected II
member of the English Royal geographical
society. 1t Is said that she Is the only wo-
man who ever received this distinction.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. wife of the Eng
lish secretary for the colonies and daughter
Of w. C. Endlcot,. Mr.. Clevennd's first see,
retary of war, II special evidence of the
favor in which Queen Victoria holds her
has received from her majesty the gold in
stead of the silver jubilee medal. The gold
medal was conferred a> rule, only OF
royal personages.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
A Peer Rals.

"R.0ember. my son. that early to
bed nd early to rise makes . man
healthy and wealthy and wise" rs
tnat tie reason the farmers are the
richsst class Of people IN the natioor
-In@ia1apolis Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

President Mckinley. when at Camp Grout,
In Vermont, was presented with barrel OF
spruce gum. which bore the motto: ''rhe
and Of Stark and Warner welcomes you.
A barrel presented to Senator Proctor bore
the motto Nuggets from our own klon-
dyke
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
Suspected = Mistake.

Sim Wilkinson has two mighty
smart boys remarked Mrs. Corntos-
sci. "One Of EN- hez gone to town an
learnt to paint; they say he puts il,
of atmosphere in his work."
Mandy. amt you thinkin' about he
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
Nn InvltAtion.

The pleasure of your company Is asked TO
the free corn roast Mt Loveland. Excursion
".Around the Horn" September u. Picni
dinner free.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

Birmingham workingmnn made use of
the parcel post recently To send his three
year-old boy home by mail. The postoffice.
under the rule regulating the conveyance
Of live animals. was Obliged to accept the
child and charged nine pence for the ser
vice
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
Hali's Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

well. how was the camp meeting?"
.Just like all camp meetings; religious peo-
pie working hard listening to the sermons
and sinners sitting around enjoying them
selves"
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

My doctor said would die, but riso's Cure
for Consumption cured me.-AmDs kelnrr
Cherry Valley, Ills. Nov. %. 1885.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

'Do you think you could stand the cold
Alaskan ayes, l once courted Bostt
girl"
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04
FLAGS FOR UNCLE SAM.

For more than thirty years the flags
which our ships and men-of-war have
Haunted all over the world have been
made in one suite Of rooms at the
Brooklyn navy yard.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

Railways in Holland are so carefully man
aged that the accidental deaths on then
average only one II year for the entire cOun
try
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

This paper is printed with Ink manufac.
tured by the COLORADO PRINTING INK
AND ROLLER COMPANY OF DENVER.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

While Turkey Ia known to he bankrupt,
In Europe.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

..Never marry woman unless she will
follow you round the world" "If I had
money to go round the world l wouldn't
marry until got back -
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

Educate Your bowels With Casoarsta.
t0c ii c. {. C fail, druggists refund money.
The Meeker herald., 1897-09-04

Our New Upright Grand Piano q riy o26S
e2S down and sl0 month. Reliable and fully war
ranted. Write to The Mon,eiins Piano Co. sl7-5i'
18th St. Ienver.