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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

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liver and bowel REGULATOR ever made.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for chiidrc
ttethtng soiters Ill 6 gums reduces inhamma-
lion, ailRys pain, cures wiAd collie, :,5c.a bot tie
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

CAsCAnETl stimulate liver. kidneys and
ibowcls Never scken, weaken or grippe: l0c.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

To open the gates of Paradise two must
turn the key
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

We shall be more apt to .know each other
there" IL we do not forget each other here
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

Lincoln Citizen has tho fol-
tr say Of Calhoun county:
en- Calhoun county gets the
lroad her development will be
h she will soon bo one OF the
pnlies iu the State. In
loliectGal men She has
~. Some Of the
We Republican
parties %.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

We think P.so's Cure for Consumpiion Is
the onlv medicine for Coughs-JEySIE
+ PIScKAnD, Springfield, Ills, Oct /, 1894.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04
Comrort Costs 5o Cents.

~. Irritating. aggravatinR. agonizing letter,
Eczema, Hingworm ana all other itching skin
NilseaseS ere quickly cured by the use OF Tet
terpE IL Is soothing. cooling, healing. Costs
once. Address j. II. Shuptrine, Savannah. Ga.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

Next to the pleasure of admirlng the
woman we love is that OF seeing her adj
nired.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

Hard TT Work.
What is your nephew doing now?'
For the last five years he has been
choosing a profession" -Jugend.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

= II is curious that one should take the. trou-
lit in size
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

reason should direct and appetite obey.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-05-04

GET RICH quickly; send for 300 Inventions
NJ Wanted" EDoAE TArE & Co.. $40 B'wHy, NY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
A Remarkable Man.

A special to the ST. Louis Globe DEM
ocrat says. In the edge OF Wise county.
Va, not far from Pound Gap, lives che
Of the most scholarly men IN the South.
He is a hermit, living In a mountain
cabin with no companion save his dogs.
Forty years ago Henry Lewis was a
leading society man OF Baltimore, but the
girl whom he loved proved false. He fed
TO the old world, hoping 10 drown his
love amid the gay scenes OF Paris, Lon
don, and Rome
Later no went TO Egypt, passed through
Asia and returned to America the day
after Fort Sumter was fired upon. lie
Joined the Confederate army and served
with distinction TO the close OF the war.
After the war Lewis bought this noun
tain cabin, and has been living the life
OF recluse ever since. lie has a fine
library, OF which he makes good use.
once month he goes TO the nelghbor-
ing village and lays in his supplies lie
Is fine linguist, and Is well yersed in
geology, mineralogy and pathology. but
never talks upon these subjects unless
requested 70 do so by those who visit
him.
Lewis is nearing 20. and is growing more
feeble every day, and II can't be long be-
fore he passes away. 1t is the opinion
of the country folk that Lewis is only
an assumed name. and that on his death
bed he Will reveal his identity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
Recent Inventions

A newly designed hanger for shade
rollers is made Of metal. In sections, slid
ably connected with each other, so that
the holder viii take any length roller and
the curtain can be held outward from
the wall any desired distance
A curr int water wheel recently patent
ed is composed OF two floats fastened to-
gether and holding a horizontal shaft,
TO which V-shaped buckets arc attached
I'm spiral lines. a portion OF the buckets
being always in position to receive tho
water. Il
"A new medicine timer consists />of a
metal frame TO clasp tumbler Of neck
of a bottle and an upright portioH hold
ing n number of dials, which can be set
at any desired time. also Indicating the
size OF dose and lapse OF tIne between
doses
An apparatus to operate /orpedoes for
the blowing mp Of shiQss GScently patent
ed consists % a trflley line running on
the river or ocean (bed. on which q tor
pedo is fastened slldlng along on tho
wire until it striYes the bottom of the
vessel
no keep n cont from wrlnkling and
getting out Oft shape now hanger Is
made Of two) spring wires crossed X
shaped. two Upright wire bows connect
ing the ends/ OF the springs. the shout
ders Of the Goat resting on the bows 10
keep them pn shape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
THECITY OFPETERSBURG
An Evident Intention to Go Slow In Dls.
posing Of the City's Interest In This
Lfne-A Home Wedding.

] PETERSBURG, VA, March 3.--Spscial
| "A sIec,al meeting OF the common coun-
! ell was held this afternoon TO consider
the proposition from Dewitt Smith, OF
New York FOL the purchase OF tho city
OF PeteIsburg's interest In the Virsinia
and Carolina Railroad.
The committee from the Chamber Of
Commerce appeared before the council
and presented without remarks the res
olution adopted by the chamber. The
not In possession OF sufficient information
In regard 10 tho Virginia and Carolina
railroad TO make any recommendation
to the council in reference TO the sale OF
the same.
Tho proposition from Mr.. Smith for the
purchase OF the road which has already
boon given In these dispatches was next
read.
FOR THE ACCEPTANCE.
A resolution providing for the acceptance
Of the proposition for the purchase OF
the road was offered by Mr.. George ].
Sesy. chairman Of the Finance Com
mittea.
The council was addressed by General
James s. Negley. of New York. and MI.
w. NJ. Habliston, OF this city, Two OF MI.
Smiths associates.
After a good deal Of discussion by MEM
bers Of the council the further cOnsldera-
ton of the proposition was postponed 10
March 9th. Mt p. NJ
Inc Dtopio Ol IcAttc
terested In this matter of the Virginia
and Carolina railroad. inasmuch as tue
road has cost tho city of Petersburg up
10 this time, including interest on city
bonds issued for the road, and other ex-
penses, about s249, 500.
MARRIED TO-DAY.
This afternoon at 4:SO o'clock, at the
residence Of the brides parents. on Syc-
amore street, Miss Rose Weinberg and
Mr.. Emanuel Eichberg were united In
marriage. Rev. s. Tyor officiated.
The bride was dressed in a brown trav-
elIing suit with hat and gloves 20 match
Among those present were the following
ladies and gentlemen from Richmond:
MIR. and Mrs. Benno Hutzler, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. d. Stern. Mrs. A. Stern, Miss
Daisy Hutzler, Miss Flora Hutzler, Miss
Abel Stern. Mr. Henry Hutzler, and Mrs.
Aaron Stern.
The marriage ceremony was followed
by a reception. The bridal presents were
numerous and handsome.
The newly married couple left for Bal
timore on their bridal tour.
Q Ash wednesday services were held. to-
day at the Episcopal and Catholic
churches.
Miss Flora PEBBLES, of Norfolk. is here
on a visit.
About one hundred people of Petersburg
have gone to Washington TO attend the
Inauguration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
They Earn Their Salaries.

A number OF comments were made yes
terday by members Of the Police and Fire
Departments regarding the statement of
AR Y. A. Catlin before the Democratic
League for Good Government Tues
day night that the two departments IA
question we're overpaid, in the estima-
sion Of tho working people Of Richmond
II Is well known that tho police of
Richmond as well as the nrcmen are
paid very small salaries for the work
that they perform. and many have ex-
pressed the opinion that any reduction
IN their salaries would be extremely un-
just.
The police force Is a very small one for
the size or the city. and large terrific
~ has. consequently. 10 be covered by
hut few men They are. faithful and Wig
liant. ard. ,n the opinion Of many. de-
serve an Increase Instead Of a reduction.
The same IS true OF tho firemen, ana
Il Is known that a number OF prominent
citizens have advised tho Retrenchment
Committee not 10 touch those two de-
parfments
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
BROKE MS Leg.
A Mission Church Moved and Reconstruct
ed without Charge.

ed
BOYDTON, VA, March S.-Special.-
MIR. Giles Rolfe, worthy farmer, living
in the neighborhood of Goodies MIL, IN
this county, had his leg broken yesterday.
MY. Rolfe was hurting plant bed, and
log fell or rolled upon his leg. crushing
It,.
To-day. being Ash-Wednesday. divine
services were held in the Episcopal church
in this place, conducted by the Rev. r..
NJ Boyden, rector.
Mr.. w. S. Bobbitt, of Palmer's Springs
neighborhood, who has been critically Ill
with appendicitis, has so far recovered as
to assure his friends of his final recovery.
Mr.. Bobbitt's life seemed 10 hang by a
slender thread for two or three weeks. and
his recovery is regarded as quite remark
able.
There are six prisoners confined in the
jail OF Mecklenburg county. All therein
are charged with petty offences.
The removal OF the Mission church, from
the poor-house to a point two miles north
east from this place was a remarkable
piece Of work, in that II has been re-
placed at its present site without the in
jury Of scarcely a piece Of timber. Even
the weatherboarding with the exception
Of about two feet Of one Of the planks, is
replaced just as it was before the re-
moyal.
1 doubt II the removal Of Libby Prison
TO Chicago was replaced more exactly as
it stood in Richmond than this house of
worship was.
The farmers of the county have COM
menced seeding their oat crop. Up to this
time the weather has been too wet 10
plough. I do not think there will be a
large crop Of tobacco planted here, as the
prices are so low that the farmers are
discouraged.
Mr.. George p. Finch. president Of the
Bank Of Mecklenburg. and Mrs Finch
have left for months trip to Florida.
Mr. Finch Is recovering from a spell of
sickness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
CoRWINE AKREsrED.
Part of the Money Recovered-Does Not
Deny the Charge.


Deny the Charge.
CHICAGO, March 3.--John Corwine. the
abscOndlng payn aster OF the United
States navy who was stationed at New
port, r. L.. was arrested IN Chicago this
Afternoon. He sTrI ed here this morning.
from New York
Shortly be1ere o'clock Inspector Fitz-
patrick received "a message Over the .Ong
distance tolephCno 1rlm Ii. y. Heed. cher
or police OF Newport, that Corwine Was
in Chicago, ana tna< he would register at
the Palmer House under the lame or
j. Reeves. Detectives were Immediately
sent 70 the hotel, ana arrested Corwlne as
he was writing his name on the register.
COrWine mza0e no effort 10 conceal his
identity, and readily confessed 10 al the
charges made against him by tho Navy
Department. The police recovered 100
IN his possession.
Corwine decamped from Newport last
Monday after having cashed check Tor
5000. An investigation OF his accounts
II Is alleged. revealed that lie was DerNeen
$500 and 1000 short. exclusive OF the
amount Of the check. Monday he was
called upon to explain the deficit. Instead,
however, CoCwine went TO the First Ma
tiOna Bank, the government depository
in Newport. ana drew check upon the
Union National Bank OF Boston Tor 5000
ana an AOQi ldLcA 10 httu ltAL TIC flAls
me police learned that he mad Dur-
chased a ticket 10 New York, and detec-
tives were sent TO search for him. lie
succeeded, however, IN eluding arrest.
and to-day 1t was learned that he had
come to Chicago. His vile lives in Brook
ISM and, according to his own story. he
met her there ana gave her 5000 or the
money he had secured at tho Newport
Bank The remainder. lacking so, was
found IN his possession to-day.
While being questioned by inspector
Fitzpatrick he answered nearly all the
questions put 70 him. He denied that he
had spent any money in gambling or high
living, bit admitted that he was several
thousand dollars short In his accounts.
He said that while he had not used this
money for himself he was responsible
FOR II. He refused 10 say what was done
with the cash.
NEWPORT. r. l.. March 3.-The police
department have just been notified OF the
arrest Of Paymaster John Corwine, Uni
ted States navy. In Chicago tonight.
Corwine has been wired asking II he
will come without rsqulsition 10 answer
TO a complaint against him brought by
the First National Bank. the United
States depository In this city.
Mrs COrwine, meantimey rs I'm Wash
ington pleading for her husband. She
claims that the difficulty is due to
shortage OF his pay clerk on the United
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
Personal Paragraphs.

Scotch professor has recently an
nounced that the average woman has no
literary taste. Women" he says, like
books that are the fashion, changing their
opinions as they do the cut OF their
gowns. They permit themselves to Do
governed By popular prejudice. This is
not taste Rival factions will undOubt-
edly wrangle indefinitely over this ques-
ton now that 1t has been started.
Nevertheless, the writers of fiction fail
or succeed according to the liking or dis
approval of the women who read their
books. All Librarians say that women
are larger readers Of light literature than
men and even Howells has admitted that
10 be a financial success a novel must
please women. Whether the literature
women encourage Is the kind that ought
TO be encouraged is another question TO
fight about
1t "a in their love Of poetry that women
show their highest taste. They are great
readers Of poetry. which is the highest
expression Of literary eXcolleuce. Some
times enthusiasm leads them 10 run af-
ter strange gods, but i'm the main their
taste Is good. Keats and Shelley and
Byron and Shakespeare have long been
admired by women.
Alfred Nobel, the inventor Of dynamite.
was an author as well as a distinguished
engineer AMI It is said some of his Eng
h9h PotiiS iiSo w a WY Hi5h pl"hS.
Shortly before he died he wrote in Swed-
lsh a, drama, Beatrice CencL"
After this August Belmont will race
his horses under his own name. Here
tofore his stable has been known as Blem-
ton stable. Blemton was the nickname
given Mr.. Belmont by the Hasty Pud-
ding club when he was in college.
Archduke Francis Ferdinand is one OF
the crack shots OF Europe. lie shoots
with smokeless powder, handles his wea-
pom quickly and IS credited with killing
$50 head Of game in an hour and half
To perform this feat he kept three load
ers constantly employed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
New Orleans Rnces-

NEW ORLEANS. LA. March 3.-Warm
weather and 5000 people marked to-day's
sport. The city is stu full of Mardi Gras
visitors. and they swcllcd the attendance
at the track. The going was fast and
results uncertain. only two favorites win
ming:
First race-mile-Olean (S7. Powers. IL
10 81 first, Senator Penrose second - IN
kin third. Time. 1.441-4.
Second race-six acknowledgements
90 Hirsh, j 10 p first. Fern second Earth
third. Time. 1:l6 IA. -
Third race-mile and twenty Yards
Ava cos. {. Rein. 4 to u first Tenochti-
tian second. f. NJ. Il. third Time. 1:46 IL
Fourth race-seven furlongs. handicap
CASTOR ts6, T. Burns. 10 y first Lillian
Il. second. Sim w. third. Time 1911
Fifth race-six furlones-Summer Sea
COS. Dorsey. 10 - first. Matt Boykin Sec
ond, Mauritus third. Time. 1:1s "a
Sixth race-seven furlones--Judge Bull
lock 005. A. Barrett. s to ID first Pitfall
second, Stanza third Time, l:Si IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
The Nan Was There.

as there man In this room
The voice OF the young woman rang
out appealngly. and the twenty-five men
at the desks in the large business Office
Of the establishment started from their
seats.
rs there a man in this room" she re-
peated. who will oblige me by tucking
these big sleeves OF mine into my coat
for me2 I have got them partly in and
now | can't move my arms either wayr'
The customer I'm trouble was not only
young but comely. and the twenty-five
men who had started from their seats
rose as one man and went to her re-
lief.-Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04

standstill in the thirteenth. and the
referee had hard job to break Walcott
out of clinches.
Walcott had the best OF the early part
OF the fourteenth. but West had him
very tired when the gong rang. Walcott
was cautioned for fouling.
West forced the fighting in the next
four rounds.
Walcott cut loose in the nineteenth and
sent several hard ones TO the wind. Both
do no damage.
The referee gave the decision to West.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04

Interesting Items About Richmond's Gift
zens and other Matters

zens and other Matters.
Mr.. John A. Williams. OF Battle. Ca,
Is registered at the Imperial.
Governor O'Ferrall has appointed the
following notaries public:
The condition Of Mr.. Joseph w Carter
was thought to be improved last night.
Mr.. Morris Cohen. a detective from
the Eleventh Precinct OF New York city.
is here on visit TO his parents on east
Miss Sallle Creighton OF Is east Tabb
street, left yesterday on a visit TO her
sister In Henrico
Mass Ella Crutchfield left yesterday
morning for Washington and will be gone
for some time.
The funeral of Mrs. Annie Chaplin Hide
brand took place yesterday morning from
her late home In Henrico. The interment
was In Hollywood
A horse belonging to c. S. Reams & Co.
ran away In Fulton yesterday morning,
and knocked down a little son of MIR.
Joseph Johnson, bruislng him consider
ably. The boy was not seriously hurt.
A sim alarm of fire was turned in from
box "a yesterday morning at $40 o'clock.
caused by the burning Of a chimney at
100 east Marshall street. Damages s..
Thomas p. Dinwlddie. for the county
OF Campbell: H. X. Meade, for Scott
county; James p. Riley. for Norfolk City:
and John +. Glenn. for Richmond City.
Among the callers yesterday at the office
OF the Auditor of Public Accounts. Were
Mr.. G. &. Darlington, Sheriff OF Halifax
county, Mr.. Nj. A. Coghill, Clerk of the
County Court of Chesterfield: and Mr.
T. II. Geddy. Clerk Of the County Court
OF James City.
Mr.. William c. Hundley. late night
clerk OF the St Claire Hotel, has been
Washington" at the corner of
Tenth and Capital streets. lately opened
under the management of Messrs. Gard
ner and Selden
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Warde left yes
terday for Washington TO attend the
inaugural ceremonies. and before return
ing will visit New York and other North
ern cities, where they will be joined by
Miss Corinne h. Sizer, of New Haven.
Conn. Mrs. Warde's sister.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
VEST DEFEATs WOLCOTT.
AHard Fought Tweniy-Ronnd Battle Il
the WeIfer Weicht Cham pionshIp.

the Weiter Weight Championship.
NEW YORK, March 3.-Tommy West.
of Chicago. defeated Joe Walcot., OF
Boston, tho hitherto invincible welter-
weight. In their twenty-round bout at the
Broadway Athletic Club tonight. Wal
colt was giving away lot OF weight,
and though he fought gamely, his colors
were fairly lowered. Walcott was badly
punished. while West had not mark
There were about 1900 spectators pres
ent when the main bout was put on.
Among them was District-Attorney Oh
colt The betting was to on Wal
colt. George Dixon was the colored
mans chief second and Doc" Dougherty
looked after West. Walcott weighed
about 140 and West 156.
Walcott started off with a half dozen
hard body blows before West got in two
good lefts on the face Then West land
ed fearful right on the jaw, that near
ly settled the colored boy. just as the
bell rang.
West sent hard right Just over the
ear, and shot his left TO the wind in the
second. Waicott swung a staggering LEFT
on the other, and had the hast of the
round.
West had all the best Of the third. A
hard right swing on the jaw came near
flooring Joe, who clinched TO save him.
self.
The fourth was pretty even. both land
ing hard swings.
Twice in the nth West sent his mans
head back with right crosses on the Jaw
and also shot hard enc over the heart.
Walcotts rushes were well stopped.
Honors were easy in the sixth.
Walcott sent great right swing TO
the jaw In .Ie next and pounded West
hard on the body.
Waicott cut out the pace In the eighth
but West shot out his right twice to the
jaw, and drove a smashing left In the
colored boys face.
West nearly had his opponent out in
the ninth and Walcott was forced 20
clinch 10 save himself.
Joe put a few hard hooks on Vests
jaw I'm the tonth. but Tommy damned
West was blowing a bit and Walcott was
not any too fresh.
The eleventh was q smuggling round.
both landing heavily.
West In the. twelfth punched Walcett
hard Ia the face. Joe landed several
things on the Jaw
West pounded his man almost to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04

gagged m commerce who base their opera
tons on securing from their banks lines
of discount commensurate with Their aver
age deposits, the system has rallied wher-
ever seriously tested.
ut failed In lS69--Black Friday; II failed
in 1873 It failed in 1854, the Marine bank
and the Metropolitan bank going under In
New York; It failed again in 1890 on the
Barings' suspension in London; again In
1898, and again In 1896.
II do not say that the national banks,
or any great number of them failed, but
L do say That the reliance Of merchants on
their banks failed them at each OF these
times and that the fault lies In the pro
visions Of the national bank act as now
in force
The time for change has come"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04

States ship Nipsic. on a Pacific cruise.
Corwine made no complaint upon the
promise of the clerk to make up the short
age In instalments. but this finally failed
The government officers appear 70 have
known something about tho case. which
originated ten years ago, but owing TO
the loss Of tho Nipsic at Samoa, her ac-
counts have never been audited. and
Corwine has been gradually making up
fhe shortage but the appearance OF tho
chief inspector here this week drove him
TO desperate act. There is much SYM
pathy here for Corwlne. who has been
living quietly and making up as rapidly
as possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
A Music Recital.

regular monthly music recital OF the
Southern Seminary and Conservatory OF
Music. al Bowling Green. took place in
the music hail Of the conservatory last
Monday night. The hall was crowded
with an attentive and appreciative audi
ence and a delightful programme under
the direction OF Prof w. H. Sanbourne
was beautifully rendered by the young
ladies.
Not for some time has an entertain
ment In Bowling Green created so much
interest and the young ladies acquitted
themselves in charming and artistic
manner
Rev. Il. II. Rowe is president Of the
school
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-04
BAAChBURA'S SUCCESSOR.
Gov Bradley Appoints Major A. t. Woo

Gov Bradley Appoints Major A. T. Wood
United States senator.
LOUISVILLE, KY. March "a dis
patch from Frankfort says Governor
Bradley has appointed Major A. T. Wood,
Of Mount Steriin, United States senator
from Kentucky, to succeed J. c. S. Black
burn, and that the appointment will be
announced tomorrow afternoon or early
Friday morning.
st. John Boyle, Of Louisville. was Of
fered the appointment, but he declined, be-
cause he is the Republican nominee. and
he viii prosecute his claims before the
extra session, which will elect senator
FOR the full term. Major Woods was the
Republican nominee for Governor against
John Young Brown six years ago. The
call for an extra session of the I,egisla-
ture has been prepared without date. II
Is said the Governor has decided on March
18th, but that his opposition TO Congress
man Hunters candidacy for senator NAV
cause him 10 set later date.