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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02
Epidemic of Idleness.
From the London Truth.

From the London Truth.
An epidemic of idleness prevails In this
country. The politician, the government
official, the officer, the tradesman and the
laborer. all alike do their work indolently
and reluctantly. If you wish to see the
modern Englishman work watch him as he
plays; he will follow the foot ball until he
drops; he will row until he sinks exhausted
beside his oar: he will play cricket, golf
tennis or almost any other game as if his
life depended upon the result But work
he wtu not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02
Indian Peers,
From the Anglo-Indian Review.

From the Anglo-Indlan Review.
All will agree in acknowledging the great
antiquity of the titles and positions held by
most of the ruling chiefs of India. Why not
therefore, give a few of the more important
ones place in the house of lords? 1t is
within our knowledge that this important
matter was laid before her majesty our late
beloved queen, and that she heartily ac-
quiesced in, and approved of, the sugges-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

The Cook-"Would you mind giving me a
recommendation ma'am?
The Mistress-"Why. you have only just
come"
But we may not want to give me wan
when do be leaving."--Life.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17
Race Equality His Platform.

Samuel c. Cross, a Republican
member of the West Virginia House
Of Delegates from Morgan county,
has published challenge to Repub-
lican Congressional aspirants in the
Second West Virginia district to
debate the race question. Cross has
written book on "The Negro and
the Sunny SOUTH defense of the
negro, and in his campaign last year
quotations from the book were used
against him to show that he favored
the amalgamation of the races. He
was nevertheless, elected. Cross is
now Congressional aspirant. He
says in his challenge:
Certain Congressional aspirants
in the Republican party OF the Sec
ond Congressional district Of West
Virginia are bitterly denouncing my
friendly attitude toward the negro
in nay discussions and publications
on the colored race. / hereby chal
lenge ali such Republicans in said
district--defy them to meet me on
the negro problem in joint discus
sion. am Republican, and ! dare
these pretended Republicans to pub
licly express their cowardly CONVEX
sations against the negro and my
self in connection with the party's
fundamental creed--the liberation
asad protection of the man in black.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17
Something New.

Every day there is something new
at my store. Mantels, tile, gaslogs,
all kinds OF, appliances for burning
gas, medicine cabinet, spice cabinet,
book shelves, umbrella stands, coat
and hat racks, towel rings, ironing
boards, sewing tables, furniture pol
ish, chair seats, rubber chair tips,
that never mark your finished floor.
Special attention to hard wood
mantels and gas fires.
GEO. W. ROBE.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

The customers of the Union
Utility company have no objections
to signing contracts which are fair
and there will be no more trouble on
this score At the same time the
company should be reminded that it
has matters to look after in repair
ing the streets which they have
torn up.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17
ZITTEL for Mems SHOES

ALL the November magazines now
on sale at The Acme.
DON'T wear clothes with dirty Look
ing. spots on them when Weible will
make them look as we'll as new for
triiie. Send them to 424 Front Street.
IL you buy il at Ream's it's good.
WATERMAN Ideal Fountain pens 1t
The Acme.
HE oysters now arrivinga. the Cafe
kaszer are the finest ever brought II
town. Go up and have plate or huy
ome 10 take home.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

That race equality candidate from
Morgan county will probably EN-
barass some of the gentlemen who
want to go to Congress through the
negro vote but who are not prepared
to make similar statements in public
about thair love for the white man s
burden.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17
Notice,

My wife, Louise, is an inveterate
user of opium and drugs and | take
this plan of requesting the public
to refrain from supplying her with
drugs or giving her money or credit.
Nov. Ii. ANDREW KAMERER.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

Senator Quay is the foremost
leader in the attempt to GUST Smoot
of Utah because Smoot is not reli-
gious in the direction which meets
with Quay's appreciation. Mr.. Quay
should be an authority on religion.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17
Cheap Gas.

There is one way to make Your
gas bill small go to George w.
Robe and get gas burner that
economies on the use of gas. If
you burn open CRATES get artificial
tuel. The goods are up to date and
the result of many years of expert
menting on the proper use Of gas.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17
ONE thousand magazines month

ONE thousand magazines month
have been sold by the Acme for the
last two months. They keep every
popular magazine and many odd ones
that you will find on no other stand
In the city. Mr.. r. w. Mathes who
has had several yeare experience 10
the news business AS barge OF this
department.
SPECIAL candy sale Saturday at
Gloss, Cor. Front and Peasants st.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

The fact that no liquor was Sc
cured in the latest drug store bur
glaries may discourage the thieves.
They should be discouraged by some
arrests being made.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

West Virginia Univerity will meet
Ohio State University in g joint de.
bate. 1t is to he hoped tnat the
local representatives will do better
in this field of endeator than hey
did on the football field.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

In case it is discovered that En-
peror William is very Ill, the high
priced doctors will do the rest. He
would run better chance of getting
well by putting a flannel rag satura-
ted with goose grease around his
neck but this would not be scientific.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

The colored population seems de-
termined to prevent Monongalia
from getting white wash in crimi-
nal court.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17
B. 4 0. RAILROAD.
popular Excursion TO Pittsburg and
Return, SUNDAY, November 22.

VtHfHs puHuHyt NUftWUtF zxe
Only $3.50 round TRIP from Morgan
town.
Special train leaves Morgantown at
30 a. ~; returning, leaves Pittsburg
ESQ, p. u.
An exoellent opportunity to visit
the beautiful Parks and Geological
Gardens.
Call on ticket agent Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad for full particulars.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

Oil derrieks will probably go out
of fashion at Mount Morris when Oil
can be found with pick and shovel.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-11-17

A day in jail and fine OF one
dollar shows that human lie is not
valued very highly in Huntington.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

The Greenbrier River Lumber
Company has sold its entire holdings
III Pocahontas county, some 10000
acres OF timber land, besides the band
mill at Msrliuton. Col. John T. Nc
Graw, Of Grafton, a leading mamber
ct the company, consumatsd the deal
This 10 the largest sale of timber ever
made in the state of West Virginia.
and it means n great deal to Pocahon
tss county il the way of immediate
development. Large improvements
contemplated TO he made as fast az
possible will take nearly three million
dollars Not a cent of this capital
comes from abroad but is all from
West Virginia and this timber ia
owned 10y men who mean to develop
aud was not bought tn for specula-
ton.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Miss Ruby Belle Tolbard, aged IS,
daughter Of w. f.. rolbard, a wealthy
resident Vt Davis, w. Va, and Ray.
nond Anderson, a young jeweler Of
Woods, ock, Va. sloped to Baltimore
and we're married CTR. Anderson
took his bride away from the Espico.
pal female institute at Winchester,
Va. and drove 26 miles to Charles.
town. where they bosrded . train for
Baltimore, throwing the college
authorities and tho police of their
guard. The latter used the telegrs ph
to many iowns, hoping to intercept
the couple. Mr. Anderson said that
he was no, sure ihsl his wife's parent,
would forgive them. To faoilital,
the eldpenent Of their friends, Mis-,
Mary Emma Carter sad Maroon
Duvsll, Of Woodstock, also eIoped
with them and they, tso, we're mar
RED.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

The rolling mill above Morga n town
10 rapidly increasing completion
Mere than $40. 900 has already been
spent on the plant, which is 20 be one
"f the most complete in the Country.
1t has ten furnaces in connection
with it and will make steel plates and
tin plates. George Herbert of Con
nellsville, is president of the company
putting i'll tho mill and he is yery
much pleased with the progress which
has bean made. More than 1000
men will be employed in the mill
when IL is running full. AS soon as
its starts, which will be in few
weeks, the automobile factory will be
the object of attention on the part of
the builders.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

1t appears that the mad dog scare
IN the Stony Ridge neighborhocd is
m"re serious than elsewhere. E. FL.
and j f. Compton each lost a valua.
BILE COW from the effects Off bite, aud
three dogs that we're bitten have died.
Z. Holbrcok, who lives in Wright's
Valley, had to kill a fine steer that
showed symptoms Of rabies 1t is said
that j. A. SCOTS son was bitten by
the same dog, bat has not shown an,
alarming symptoms.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

At meetings Of the Jones and Ma
riIIa stockholders it is decided to shu,
down these factories at Morgantown
They sre members Of the federation
and had expected to run for some
time longer. but overproduction and
the consequent decentralization Of the
glaze trade has caused them to close
But two factories in the trade will
continue after this date. They are
in Potter county, Pa. About 400
men will be out Of employment when
the local factories ciose.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28
Freed.

The Pine Grove school. taught by
Lewis FerreIl, clos, d April 16.
Rev. NJ. W. Trippett, Of Boil river,
preached very able sermon at Pine
Grove last Sunday.
Homer Petite aud wife visited
friends and relatives on Leading
creek las, week.
Rev. Warner organized a SUNDAY
school At Pine Grove last Sunday.
Margaret Goodnight, Of Leading
creek, is very sick at this writing.
Lloyd Trippott lie driving a team
10 the oil field.
Felix and little 2sks sre sowing
oats.
RAaxvfa
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28
Mere noise has not bi,ber,o h..,

Mere noise has not hitherto beer
considered 10y the law such q
nuisance as would emtitle a sufF.re,
from it to damages from the one re-
sPonsihle for it. BIT the Mass
achusetts supreme court has now
affirmed decision giving a Boston
property'owner $4,000 damages on
account Of noise producad by the
elevated railway running in front OF
his house.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Thomas A. Edison has taken out
79l patents in all, for which he has
paid in fees s51 900. OF the whole
nun'ber, I'll were taken out before
1895. Since thea he has taken out
each year from three to twenty.
three sew ones Last year he took
out nineteen. The clerks Of the
patent Office have kept systematic
account Of the patents Of Mr.. Edison
labulsted aud ipdexed, so that
reference to them is easy.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Rebel Bill" Smith is dead. TIE
famous guerrilla of the Kentucky.
West Virginia border during the
dark DAYS of the Civil War, after
having survived the bullets that had
pierced his body in those stirring days
succumbed shortly before midnight
Sunday to'the ravages Of peneu m onis
at Huntington.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28


Gordon Ayers. who murdered WIN.
Whitisker at Sand Lick, Mcdowell
county, on the evening Of March 81,
was captured at Toms Creek, Va.
and is now confined in the Wise Co.
jail. The authorities are awaiting
IeqniSition papers, when he will be
takes TO WEIGH. This was one Of the
most uncsllsd for murders IN the
history Of The county. Ayers il .
one legged man who halls from North
Carolina. /, is reported that there u
a reward in that state Of 500 for If,
arrest, whore he is wanted for muir
deriDg bis brother in.lsw, but judging
from Pub1s opinion i, is no. probable
that The authorities there will have
an opportunity TO deal with hin.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

The Manchester dispatch learns
that Colonial Secretary Jos. Cham.
berlain has given United States
Ambassador Choate to upderstan nd
that he intends to visit America in
the autumn. He desires the paper
sAts to have the visit regarded in q
purely domestic lIght.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Another southern rural Judge
this time in Mcdowell county, W.
Va.-has held that the head of q
negro notoriousiy addicted to the
"butting" habit il, within the mean.
ing of the law, a dangerous and
deadly weapon. Not a concealed
weapon though.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Local fishermen who have heen air
ing fish stories may be pardoued in
view of the following which comes
from Cadz, Ohio. An oil well is
sponting two tons of fish day and
promoters are trying l." convert their
OIL company into a fertilizing organ.
ization.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

The new American cup defender
yacht, Reliance, l41 feet long. vas
launched at Bristol. X. l., d few DAYS
ago. Sir Thomas Lipton's challeu-
ger yacht Shamrock III has already
been completed in Scotland and il
being tested in races with Shamrock
ii sir Thomas will try again for
the Americas cup next fall,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

The option on the Derrick Fl erald
expired April LIST. and the paper did
not change hands ae was expected
Mr.. FAwset, who took the option apd
Forfeited $50 on il, has NOT been seen
there since. 1t is generally believed
that he took an option for some local
parties who had elected not to take H.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28
Are Ton Going Westi

Beginning FEBRUARY 18th, add ees-
sinueing every day thsrssf.ss uaus
April 3oth, there uin he . special
rate to all points ia WAShisktos,
Oregon, Idaho, MontsRa ana hr,tish
Columbis For maps, rates, rss.ss
and other information write a. oeos
70 ". II ALiEs, District PassoaRss
Agent. Wisconsin Central Rail wsT'
62l Park Building, PitssburE, Pc.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

The shif.less farmer never shelter,
his stock, meyer gresses his wagon,
never curries his horses, leaves hi,
piows in the field. uses n. paint. let's
the gates sag and the fences tumble
down and then complains of hard
times and that every thing goes con.
trary with me-"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28
q. F. CoPLAED,A l. w. r. DEPuE,
Proprietor. ". W.. o. SATsE, U'sfAS'
Hotel Monroe,
toPposite New Court House.
Special .Rakss 10 cIkkIs Ksna.
0ha RIOs- People.
$50, fl.25, sl.0o per day. Give Us trial
PHrkBrshurl,. W. Va.
FEW MILLINERY GOODS.

Jeareyi and Duliu, the up 10 dals
milliners, have just received tho finest
line Of millinery g1ods eyer brought
to the town. They are goiuE fast. Cal
early and get your choice. Thsil
prices are the lowest Of asy one slse il
town.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

If The West Virginia baseball tea m
this year does not surpass any team
III years past we will miss our predie.
ton. Some good teams have repre-.
sen'ed the University but from reports
all past seasons playing will fade into
iHsig aificsnce.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

When Miss Ellen III. Stone finishes
her lecture course this spring. begun
last October, she will have spoken
before l49 audiences about her ex.
Periences in Macedonia. She ought
to be able to show a good bit OF
money.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Tho fact excites comment tha
while the United States Steel cor
porasion is constantly reporting biz
earnings, yet its four per cent
Common stock sells around thirty
six IN Wall St.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Iii truism, repeated N often q.
to bec"me somewhat tiresome, tina,
when the farmer prospers mon in ali
other honest vocations fare we'll
Even the rascsls who deal in gold
bricks and green goods find their in,
dnstry stimulated when the "comeons'
have plenty Of money.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

AT the meeting of the bartender,
OF the city of Huntington a Local
organization was perfected, the char.
tel received, and now . tull fiedxed
union is in operation, affiliated with
the national organisation.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

In The criminal court at Blusfield
Sair Dadson, who shot Captain Call,
ahan and John Clark in the east end
yard ON December l4,h last, was
found guilty of malicious woundiny.
Sentence has net yet been passed up.
OH him.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Tho Pennsylvania legislature has
passed radical bill to punish news.
papers which indulge in iiaeIs. The
object OF the measure is TO reach Ger.
tain rabid "an,i" newspapers which
Persisten'ly make charges of ever
crime in the calendar against the
powers that be.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Virginia has just adopted new
law which will materially reduce
the number of saloons in tho state.
In the rural sections saloon cannot
be operated without the consent of q
majority OF the citizens.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

George N Keedy, OF indianapolis,
a national organizer Of the United
Mine Workers, was waylaia and
probably fatally injured at North
Fork.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Lieutenant Of the police. Hsrpold,
of ParkerSburg, was suspended from
duty on Saturday evening by Mayor
Vandervort IA a result of the Market
street shooting scrape that occurred
early Saturday morning.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Governor Penn y hacker signed the
act Of the Legislature prohibiting
the sale of cigarettes sr cigarette
paper to any person under twenty.
one years of age. The penalty for
violation Of the act 10 fine OF from
500 10 $500.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Union musicians throughout the
country are u demand shorter
hours. and the indianapolis Sentinel
hopes that oil young women esrning
to play the piano will Join the unio n
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

A prominent politician at The
Fifth avenue hotel in New York is
quoted as saying that President
Roosevelt had offered Mayor Lowe
the ambasssdorship to France Ia the
event of Mr.. Lows refusing to run
tor mayor again this fall.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28
EVANSVILLE. w. VA. TUESDAY APRIL 90 1908

j. w. Wiles has announced that
he offers prizes aggregating ESQ to
pupils in the Morgautown schools in
debate, defamation and spelling.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

1.-THE fond mamma has any doubt.
of her offspring landing the presidsn
cy, she should allow him, to try for
the foot ball eleven, "Hea-' the IA.
NOUS Yale guard, has teen offered
the vacancy in the civil service com.
mission.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28
WASHINGTON LETTER.

been the most disagreeable place il
the United States. Society was barely
able to enjoy it's Easter festivities
Easter Sunday was dark and gloomy
in the morning but frightened up and
the gentle sex was able to display il,
Easter dresses and bonnets to good
advantage. The Easter parade wa,
less successful than in former years
This was partly due to the fact thai
Congress was not in session, and the
rainy weather of the past weeks had
driven most visitors from the city.
The great event that is held on the
White Lot every year was suspended
on Easter Monday aud many Of the
little tots gazed with longing eyes
through the bars of the iron gates and
felt All incipient grudge against the
Great President for preventing them
from rolling their eggs as guests OF
the father Of his country" The
order to stop the usual Easter Mon.
day egg rolling was issued to prevent
people from catching pneumonia
which was 10 the air, and was good
sensible move.
During the past week a number Of
members aud committees have return.
ed from jaunting trips throughout. the
country and little side i,sues to Cuba
aud Porto Rice. add the all absorb.
ing tobic in political circles was the
celebrated Merger decision. Presi.
dent Roosevelt's speeche. of tho week
before lost much Of their significance
owing to this decision, which 10 re.
garded as serious blow to the trusts.
Colonel F. j. Parks. formerly Of
Greenbrier, and for several years a
special Agent Of the United States
Land Office, was in the city during
the past week on important business.
The Colonel expects to visit various
points in West Virginia in the near
future. and seems quito enthusiastic
over his coming trip.
Colonel Tom b. Davis. Of Keyser,
was ut the Raleigh last week and at
the same time Mr.. Charles G. Teter,
Of Philippi, was stopping at the same
hostelry. Colonel Davis and Mr..
Teter. although political enemies,
have been personal friends for many
years. In the course of con versa ton.
the following story was related by
the Colonel. and vouched for by Mr..
Teter: 81 meyer had any desire to
hold Office in my life. bat q year or
Two ago had Congressional nomina.
ton forced upon me. got beat, Of
course, largely through the sleek
work Of my esteemed friend. Teter."
"Well, Colonel, you were too good
man to be spoiled by being elected to
Congress, quoted Teter." "West Vir-
ginia needs men of Jour caliber to aid
in the mighty work of developing i,s
native resources, and we couldn't
afford TO spare you. That is the rea.
son l worked for your defeat" That
sounds very nice, but next year when
the republicans dominate you for
governor, I'll even up old scores"
retorted the colonel. II have il in
for you, anyway, because of one real
mean trick you and your followers
played ON me when you charged that
l had once supported q republican
candidate. That was handsome
return TO make . man for doing you
a favor, wasn't l?"
Senator and Mrs. Scott. who have
been in Europe for some time, have
reached Rome, Italy, on their return
from Egypt. Before returning TO
the United States the Senator expects
To spanh a short Tina al (,arlsh,d
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

Congressman II G. W yard has
purchased the old woodward home.
stead AZ Spencer for the sum of ST..
600 This is said to be the finest
residence property in Spencer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1903-04-28

The Atlanta Constitution say.
that all that some people know
about Good Friday is that its the
time TO plant spring gardens.