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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23

Dr. Emile Fischer, who four years
ago won the Nobel prize for chemis-
try, has discovered he declares that
coal is edible. He has been making
an extract OF coal and finds that this
extract has the same nutritlve quail
ties as are possessed by beefsteRk
and eggs.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
a Fine Cathedral.

The largest and costliest building
thus Tar undertaken in New York, the
city OF immense structures, is the
magnificent $4,000, 600 Episcopal
cathedral OF st. John the Divine, now
being erected on MOrningside Heights
This will be the greatest sacred edi-
hce in America and the fourth in
Importance i'm the world
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
The ,eroldered Posx.

Some beautiful all-over embroidery
Is treading close on the heels OF hand
embroidered blouses, and new trick
for those hand-embroidered blouses is
is the scattering OF the design-likc
little blossoms dropped at intervals
instead of the more stereotyped set
design.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
De orc I'm thc 1ono Islands-

Yachting, INCORPORATING canoeing. swim
mlng, hshlng, camping or Just loafing on
the broad veranda of a palatial hotel
on can have your choice of any of these
and many other attractions at the Tbou.
sand Islands. The air is cool the DAYS are
bright and sunny and the evenings fasci
nstlngly beautiful in full round moon. if
there u one-if there isn't. the powerful
searchlights are almost AZ good Nowhere
In ehe world is II easier to rest than here
on the blue st. Lawrence. There is Ian.
guor IN the air--you can't help resting
sad it's the kind Of rest that adds wears
70 your life. too
IN your summer vacations you ought TO
n Asy-the change is what You need The
seN York Central Lines, Americas
GrpAtest Railroad" will take YOU 10 Clav.
Ton, the gateway 10 the Thousand Islands
Some Italians steamers now make
the voyage from Genoa to New York
In 12 days.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23

urine was badly disordered and for a
long time l had attacks OF gravel
After I began using Doan's Kidney
Pills the gravel passed out, and my
back got well. I haven't had back
ache or bladder trouble since"
Sold by all dealers so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
rhe Good Old Wv

An applicant for the post OF mis-
tress i'm a country school was asked
What is your position with regard to-
the whipping OF children?" She re-
Piled, My usual position is on chair
with child held firmly across my
knees. face downward"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
A Travellnn Rlaoksmith.

In Northern China a perambulating
village blacksmith goes about I'm the
early spring making implements for
the farmers. The plows differ i'm de-
sign in the various localities, and are
only sufficient to scratch the surface
OF the soil
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
War Pigeons out o, a Job.

Owing to the development OF the
telephone. the wireless telegraph and
other recent scientific inventions the
Japanese military authorities have
decided to stop the employment OF
carrier pigeons-Kobe Herald.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
Remedy for Riches.

We are schooling ourselves TO re-
gard the chorus girl as an admirable
and very effective method for keep.
ing the rich from growing richer
Newark News
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23

with Doan's Kidney
Pills. j. A. Haywood.
a well known resident
Of Lufkin, Tex, says:
II wrenched my
back working in a
sawmill. was laid up
six weeks, and from
that time had pain in
my back whenever l
ctnonad ~. Ifftod Tho
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23

The Paris jehu not noted for the
mercy he shows his horse, is of the
opinion that the sunbonnet is too hot
FOR the beast Therefore, some OF the
drivers have provided their animals
with parasols. strapped to their
heads
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23

Chile was the rrst South Ameri-
can state TO build railways, OF which
It now has nearly 5000 miles.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23

FITS, St. Vitus' Dance Nervous Diseases per
nAansntly cured by DIR. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer - trial bottle and treatise free
DR. III. r. Kline, Id. ,00l Arch ST, Phila., Pa
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
CALHOUN HAYS.
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
EVANSVILLE, v. VA.

Represents all tho best companies
In the world, and is the only writing
agent I'm Calhoun and Gilmer counties
Gall on or address him at GrAntsvill.
or 0lsnvills, w. Va.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethins, softenS tbegumG, reducesinfiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind coIic, CSC q bottle
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
TUMORS CONQUERED
SERIOUS OPERATIONS AVOIDED.
Unqualified Success OF Lydia e. PinlEs
hams Vegetable Compound In the
Caae Of Mre. Fannie ID. Fox.

One OF the greatest triumphs OF Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 10
the conquering OF woman's dread en-
envy Tumor.
Tho growth OF n tumor Is so sly that
frequently it's presence isnot suspected
until il is far advanced.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
BACKACHE is KIDNEYACHE.
Get at the Cause-Cure the Kid
ncys.

Don't neglect backache 1t warns
you OF trouble in the kidneys Avert
the danger by curing the kidneys
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
DR.. A. J. PICKERING,
POST-OFFICE BUILDING,
CRANTsVILLE, w. VA,
T. STUMP
Notary Public and ConyeyanC5r,
STATEN, w. VA

Special attention given to drawing
uf and executing Deeds, Contracts
and all legal papers at his Office for
reasonable and lawful fees. Has an
official seal. Home telephone con-
nection with county seat.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
FOGLE HOUSE.
a.. D. F0aLE, Propulsion
oRANTsVILLE, W. VA.

TIE house IL new and neatly fur
nishsd. Rates reasonable. You viii
be treated nicely when you stop as
the Foele House. You can't II be-
cause its the last house in the east
end 81 town
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23
A Moman,s Reason

The following is a womans expla-
nation as to her reasons for trying
farming: | desire to go on a farm
probably because | never lived on
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-23

n Brief en- worst Crime N fhs Az. Vaccination a.
eeuae oi front whit0 plague ard untfrneiy frafH
or milionsl0o c.LsoWard. AttJ-at Law flbafg ihd
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
THE STORY OF THE WRECK
Coaches and Engines Shopezess
Masses-Many Instant Deaths.

Salisbury, England, July salisbury Cathe-
draI, built two hundred years before Columbus
discovered America, rings its chimes tonight
for score of American dead, who met their
tragic fate under its beautiful spire when the
boat train from Plymouth. freighted with peo-
pie wealthy and we'll known. who had looked
forward to the attractions of Europe and were
hurrying with great speed to the worlds capi-
tai, was in collision with milk train at 2 o'clock
this morning. One searches in vain for eye
witnesses who might give from mental photo
graphs details of the disaster
There were not half dozen the plat
form at the time. and these included the night
inspector. spicer. who was there to signal and
telegraph trains passing Salisbury Looking at
his watch. he noted the time 1851, when great
noise. the result of the impact, gave the first
intimation that a tragedy had occurred. In a
few minutes police and doctors from the in
lr1nary. where the injured now lie. were at the
station. as well as several postoffice employees.
who always watch for the crossing over the
bridge of the Plymouth special. These assisted
in the work of rescue and the disposal of the
dead. All say that quickly did death ensue
that few groans were heard, and speak with as
tonishment at the patience of the injured.
HIGH SPEED ON SHARP CURVES
All went well until the train reached Salisbury,
although some passengers had at various points
remarked on the very high rate of speed. one or
two even expressing some alarm. and those TAX
ing supper on the train finding great difficulty
in avoiding spilling the contents of their plates
and cups short distance out OF Salisbury be-
gins a remarkable curve. which sometimes has
been described as the most dangerous in the
world and certainly possesses elements of dan
ger Not only does the line enter and leave the
station on a curve but where II crosses Fisher
ton street the line takes slight rise in order TO
afford sufficient space to the dipping roadway
below II was practically at this point that the
engine jumped the rails and brought about a
disaster which in regard to the percentage of
lives lost and the extent Of the damage to roll
ing stock is almost without precedent in the
annals Of British railway accidents. and espe-
cially of boat expresses.
At the scene of the catastrophe there are FIVE
lines OF rails Two are main lines. two others
are devoted to local traffic and the fifth is &
siding. OF these five lines only two were occu-
pied II the time OF the accident. A milk train
laden with empty cans was leisurely entering
the station IN the opposite direction TO the ex-
press. while at the entrance Of the siding was
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
LOUIS F. CASsIER.
inv Telegraph TO me tribune. !


Bridgeport, Conn. July Louis F. Cassier.
who was killed in a railroad wreck while bound
for London. was born in Boston forty-four years
ago. When fourteen years old he left Boston.
and early developed ability for the management
of literary enterprises He founded "Cassier's
Magazine" and made it a great success. He was
the sole owner Of that magazine and also OF
''The Electrical Age" a publication that ranks
at the head in that line.
Mr. Cassier purchased an old homestead in the
town OF Trumbull. FIVE miles north OF this city.
and expended considerable money in turning the
place into a model country home. He married
Miss Agnes Nichols about fifteen years ago.
She was an English girl. the daughter Of ]. w.
Nichols, who afterward lived with his daughter
and son-in-law.
Mr.. Cassier sailed for England week ago
last Friday. on the New York He intended to
be absent for five weeks a business trip. and
then return and spend the remainder OF the
summer with his wife In their country home,
where they have lived for six years. Mrs Cas-
sier was completely overcome when the news OF
her husbands violent death was broken to her
by newspaper reporters. She said that J. Walter
Thompson was a near friend Of Mr.. Cassier's
that he in London, and up to late hour
tonight Mrs. CaSSier had not received a cable
apprising her OF the death of her husband Mr..
Cassier leaves only a wife. there being no chill
dren.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02

affect their release. others were caught under
badly nlangle6, and one woman was decapitated.
Edward W. senteil OF New York, received a
severe scalp wound. his left leg was broken
and some ribs probably are broken Els eondi-
ton IS serious.
ton is serious. BE is the only surviving MEM
Der Of the family party Of five which went
abroad on the New York. He IS the husband
OF 8frs. Z. w sentell. who was killed. together
with her father and two sisters.
The Hrst bodies recovered and identified in
cluded those OF John E. Mcdonald. OF New
York: w II. Thompson. address unknown. and
c f. AIoAseekfn. Of New York; Frank w KOCH
OF Allentown, Penn: Jules Keeier address un-
known: Charles E sentell. Of New York; the
Rev. E. L. King. Of Toronto; Miss Mary f.
IEowieson. Of New York; Mrs C. w Elphicke, Of
Chicago. ana Mrs. LiIIias Hurd Waite, of New
York Dudley p. Harding, Of New York: Louis
Casslsr OF TrumbuIl. Conn. and F. H. Cossitt
of New York. were alive when they were re-
moved from the wreck. but died at the infrrnary
soon after their admittance.
Early reports had it that William Payne
Thompson, Of New York. was among the killed
but this proved TO be untrue. Mr.. Thompson
was not among the passengers on board the
train. ". IS. Thompson. who was killed, was
second class cabin passenger. whose residence is
unknown.
Inquiry az the infirmary late tonight showed
that r. s. Cr1tchel. OF Chicago. was unconscious
from fracture at the base Of the skull and that
both lsss were fractured he IS not expected
70 recover. The condition Of Miss NJ. Hitchcock,
OF New York, is favorable. Miss T. S. Griswold
has undergone an operation. Miss Margaret
Rssk is very III. z. ". senteII is doing we'll
The cause OF the accident IS still in doubt. It
Is suggested that the wheels Of the engine failed
To take the switch or that wheel or axle broke.
A careful examination may afford some evil
dence. II IS expected that the inquest will be
opened tomorrow. and a Board OF Trade inquiry
later WIN make full investigation.
The train was regarded as having been light
for high speed: but it Is notorious that trains
always sway and shake when going at any
speed over this curve. Much criticism Is likely
70 be evoked by the fact that latterly there has
been sharp speed composition between the Lon
don q Southwestern and the Great Western
lines which are rivals for the traffic between
london and Plymouth. Usually at the Salisbury
curve steam Is shut on and the brakes are ap-
piled.
no such serious accident has occurred since
1889. when the New Haven boat train and the
Brighton Express cOIllded at wivelsfeld. killing
six passengers.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
JOHN E. M'DONELD.

John E. Mcdonald had been we'll known on the
American and European turf for a number of
years. having owned stables OF race horses here
and abroad Earlier I'm life. Mr.. Mcdonald was
a bOOkmaker. He spent much OF his time In
England. and was often seen in company with
Richard Croker and others OF the American coll
ony abroad.
Mr.. Mcdonald was also prominent in the af-
fairs OF the Democratic Club in New York. and
had many and varied business interests He
was president and director OF the Boston and
New York Telephone and Telegraph Company,
the president and director Of the KnickerbOcker
Telephone and Telegraph Company, treasurer
and director Of the Massachusetts, Telephone and
Telegraph Company and treasurer and director
of the Telephone. Telegraph and Gable Company
OF America Mr. NIcDOnald's New York home
was at No. 216 West 72d street.
During the Van wyck administration John r.
Mcdonald brought suit against Charles w.
Morse. the former president Of the American
Ice Company. for 100000 damages. out OF which
he said ne was defrauded by the defendant in
1900 on a deal in the stock OF the American Ice
Company.
Mr. Mcdonald alleged that prior to March,
1900. ne owned 4.4O0 shares OF the preferred
stock and s.leo shares OF common stock IN the
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
VICTIMS OF THE WRECK
Careers of Neso Workers and Others
Killed in England.
FREDERICK HENRY COSSITT.

Frederick Henry COssitt Justice p. Henry
Dugro's sOn-in-law, had been married less than
two weeks Mrs. Cossitt. who will return TO
this country on the first boat. is now in the
care OF friends in London.
Justice DugrO last night showed plainly his
grief az the young mans death and his daugn-
ter's loss
mfr. Cossitt was a very intelligent young
man." said the Justice. much beyond the aver
age in mental capacity"
The first news Of the disaster was received in
a cable message from Mrs. Cossitt TO her fatner
yesterday morning. It read:
"Train wrecked. Fred killed. Not hurt. Am
coming home at once with the body"
Several other messages were received later
saying that Mrs COssitt was with Mrs. Louis
C. Raegner and her daughter and Henry Du-
veen, the art dealer. Of this city and London
Mr. Cossitt and Miss Antonia DugrO were
married in the ballroom of the Hotel Savoy, June
rs. by the Rev. w. H Owen. jr. All the justices
OF the Supreme Court were there. some of the
other guests being the bridegrOom's aunts. Mrs
George 2. Dodge and Mrs. A D. Juilliard, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanford White
The following Saturday they sailed for Europe
on the New York. They had planned an ex-
tended trip through Wales. later visiting the
cathedral towns Of England and Scotland.
Justice and Mrs. Dugro were to have sailed
on the Kronprinz wilhelm tomorrow to meet
them in Paris In August. The party was to
have returned to this country in October.
Mr.. Cossitt was only twenty-one years Old
Last month he was graduated from Princeton
with his class. His marriage followed imme-
diately. On his return from abroad he was to
have taken up the study Of law at once.
He was the son Of Frederick Henry Cossitt.
a well known New York merchant. who for
many years lived at the southwest corner Of
84th street and Madison avenue. His parents
died when he was young Until he was six or
seven years old he was cared for by his ma
ternal grandmother, Mrs. Wright GillIes. After
that he was cared for by his paternal aunt, Mrs.
A. d. Juilliard, OF No 16 West 57th street.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
NEW WORKERS WHO ESCAPED INJURY
List Of Those Whose Names Are Not Men
toned in Dispatches.

In addition to Mayor and Mrs. Mcclellan, and
those killed or injured, the following New York
ere were aboard the steamer New York. but
their names do not appear in the dispatches
regarding the railroad wreck at Salisbury,
England:
RAEsR. Isaac No All East s5th street
BROOKS. Henry S. No. 429 9th street Brooklyn.
BURBY Miss c. NJ. No 60 West 10th street.
CHANCE, Lorenzo w. No 11S West 4sth street.
COWDERT. Misses Jennie ". Louise N. and COrene No
West SD street
DULON r. r.. No GAG West 15sth street
FIFIELD. Mrs. E. No. 495 West 1OSd street.
FLETCHER Isaac D. No . East 5eth street.
GUsTAFsON. Miss Anna. No 22O West 116th street
HAYES. w A. No. GOA 115th street
HEWITT Alfred o.. 261 Central Park West
HUGUS, Mrs. Joanna No 149 Lexington
KING. Henry A.. No 1874 Third avenue
MARTIN. Walton. No. 25 West 5Oth street
MOTT Lewis F. No 172 West 18th street
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
HISS ". E. EOWIEs0N.

Miss NJ. z. HowiesOn was miIIiner at No. 81
West 31st street. She lived with her sister. Mrs
James c. Crane at No. JO3 West 14Sth street
When her sister learned Of her death from re-
porter she became hysterical. and was calmed
with difficulty.
Miss HOwieson had gone abroad for a two
months trip. for both business and pleasure.
She had planned to visited Paris and London on
business, and later visit relatives in Glasgow
and Edinburgh. She also contemplated a tour
through Italy and France. She was fOrty-fve
years old and had been well known as q millinsr
for some years Her body probably viii be
brought back here for burial
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
SHOCK At SOUTHAMPTON.
Passengers on the Nevo York Hear
Fate of Companions.

SOUTHAMPTON, July lon the arrival here OF
the steamer New York. with her remaining pas
sengers on deck leaning the rail and chat
ting gayly, looking for friends ashore to meet
them, the company's officials stepped aboard
with letters and kilograms Suddenly woman
on the promenade deck was seen 20 fall with
hysterical sObs. holding a telegram in her hands
Instantly her fellow passengers flocked around
to offer sympathy in a supposed personal be-
reavement and learned with horror stricken,
blanched faces the terrible fate that had over
taken their companions on the voyage from New
York, whom they expected to meet in London.
The news soon spread over the whole ship and
cast a gloom the landing and entraining for
London OF the passengers, though the officials
were only able to supply the barest outlines OF
the disaster.
The American Consul Mr.. Swain addressing
the passengers. said. 'You had no opportunity Of
going to church this morning, but you can thank
God you remained aboard
Sir Thomas Upton. who left his yacht the Erin
at Southampton to visit Salisbury. sent the fol-
lowing telegram TO The Associated Press:
am sure it would interest Americans to know
the splendid care that is being taken OF the in
tured at the Salisbury Hospital. / have been
at the hospital to-day with the Mayor of Sails
bury, have seen the head doctor, and can assure
you that everything humanity possible is being
done to alleviate suffering. 1t is providential
that such frst-class medical attendance could
be had so near the scene Of the accident.
After seeing the wreck and the result, OF the
accident it seems to me that il a miracle
that any one escaped alive.
attention to every detail in connection with the
sufferers.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
C. F. N'NEEKIN.
LRv Telegraph % The Trihune. ]

iby Ielegraph 10 Ihe Irthunel
Lexington, Ky. July 1.-C. +. Mc1Ieelin. proa
pTietOr OF OakwOOd Farm, here, who was killed
In railroad accident in England to-day. was
one OF the best known Kentucky breeders q
thoroughbred horses. He was associated with
j. z. Mcdonald. OF New York who was also
killed
partnership with W. E. Applegate. the wei
known Western bOOkmaker. They purchased
half dozen mares and the stallion Gabriel and
established OakwoOd stud about 1889. Later
they bought Hayden Edwards. and after his
DEATH imported Simon MaguS They then
bought the Derby winner. FOnsO. and later Mr.
McMeekin bought his partners interest in The
establishment Captain S. s. Brown became IN
tereSted with Mr.. McMeekin. and they bOuShs
imported Bowling Brook and number OF brood
mares that are now on the farm. and IN WhtcH
the Brown estate owns an interest. Mr.. Ne