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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27

Water billiards" is the newest and
oldest of European pastimes A bill
lard table is 1oated in a quiet pond,
sometimes where the water is only
four or five feet deep sometimes in
very deep water. Players in street
costume and high hats wade or swim
out, cues in hand, and. to the delight
of the spectators, play straight"
game of billiards. The hazards of
the sport include a frequent ducking,
the occasional capsizing of the table
during a difficult shot and the GER
tainty OF ruined clothes.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27
CALHOUN HAYS.
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
EVANSVILLE, VIVA.

Represents AL the best companies
In the world, and 10 the only writing
assntin Calhoun and Gilmer counties
Gall en- o. address him 81 GrAntsvillt
81 0lsnvills, w. Va.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27

The Hiawatha (Kan) World prints
this interesting item: Ewing Her.
bert tried to prevent a dog fight in
the park Wednesday night, and one
of the dogs bit a piece out of his new
pants and his old leg
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27

London suggests ten Bostons pieced
together at the edges
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27

A new fruit that seems likely to
prove of considerable value has been
developed by the cultivation Of the
very familiar "maypop, plant which
is very familiar in the Southern
States, quite ornamental, easily
grown from seeds and affords a hand
some cover for arbors and verandas.
1t is known to botanists as passihora
incarnata. The fruit in it's improved
form is somewhat bigger than a hens
egg and decidedly palatable. 1t looks
like May apple
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27

The occupants OF the Philippines
represent such a variety of races that
thirty-oue languages are spoken
there
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27
FOGLE HOUSE.
q. D. Eo0LH, Prspdstsh
oRANTsVILLE, W. VA.

TIE house IL new and neatly fur
nishsd. Rates reasonable. You will
be treated nicely when you stop at
the Fo6lS House. You can't It be-
cause its the Last house In khs east
end q town
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27
a GRATEFUL
LETTER TO
DR.HART M AN
The PASSING Of the Frog.

health Is no small matter. Words are
adequate TO express complete gratitude.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27

On the watch tower of the Vela. at
the Alhambra, Spain, there is a silver
toned bell which the Moslems rung as
a signal to let on the water in the
gardens and fountain in the city be-
low It's sound can be heard at Liga,
thirty miles away. The maiden who
strikes it to-day is sure of a husband
before the year is out. and of a good
one If she rings il loud enough on
certain fete days it is lively for the
bell.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27
Spurqeon Remains outside.
pesnIte the poctors.

sk Mrs. Pinkhams AdCeA Woman Best Understands NCmans I'LL
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-11-27

Making postal cards carrying in
sulting illusions to the German En-
peror is pleasing Partisan industry.
The partisan politica, postal card is
quite common Perhaps it will invade
America
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
FENCES COME DOWN
cATTLEMEN GIVEN SUMMARY OR.
DER To LOWER ENCLOSURES.
Must Take Down illegal Wires In Five
Days or United States Will-Twen-
ty.Five Men Affected by order, In
Guiding Rev. G. G. Ware.

Omaha, May BY an order issued
by Judge Munger twenty-five cattle
men are given five days in which to
remove their unlawful fences from the
government domain. If the illegal
wires are not down at the end OF that
period, Marshal Warner is ordered to
pull them down and destroy them at
the expense of the cattlemen. The
cattlemen are also permanently en-
Joined from constructing fences upon
the public domain.
One OF these restraining orders was
issued against Rev. George G. Ware,
president of the u B | Land and Cat
tie company in Hooker county. Eight
other defendants are included in the
suit and the injunction operates
against all Of them. Their illegal in.
closure comprises ove III, 900 acres
of government land, and all the unlaw-
full homestead entries within the in
closure have been recommended for
cancellation.
A similar order has been issued
against William e. Black, Il. b. Hord
and fifteen other defendants to oblige
them to remove their fences from the
Dismal river forest reserve in Thomas
county. Their Enclosure comprises
about 5000 acres.
In the Niobrara forest reserve the
Federal Cattle company, with ten
other defendants, has been ordered to
remove fences from 100, 900 acres
acres of government land.
Likewise a judgment has been
taken against Robert Gillespie and
Jacob w. Steller in Thomas county.
Three cattlemen in Blaine county
have also been ordered to abandon the
unlawful Enclosures. They are II. S.
Mcmillan, Joseph Demil and S. M.
Cooper. In Custer county, Charles
and Ernest Guthrie are commanded
to take down their fences, and in
Cherry county Robert Gillespie and
Jacob Steller are obliged to do the
same.
The injunction suits which have re.
suited In the issuance Of these de.
crees were filed last fall. At last re.
ports the fences were still up, and
this Is the first order of the court
which has been issued to clear the
government domain of unlawful
fences.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Governor to Live In Omaha.

Lincoln, May Ex-Governor John II.
Mickey c%ontemplates making his home
In Omaha after he retires from office
In January. Today the chief executive
will go to the metropolis to deliver a
deed to his ranch property in Keya
Paha county and take in exchange a
deed for some 500 acres of land in
Iowa, located across the river from
Florence, two miles from Crescent.
1t is the governors intention to re.
side with his family in Omaha, and
from that city direct the work on his
Iowa farm. The governor still retains
his numerous farms In Polk and other
counties of the state, dispOsing only
Of his ranch property.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Attack Rebate Charae.

Lincoln, May S.-Alleging that the
rebate charges in the antitrust grain
cases is proper subject matter for the
interstate commerce commission, the
Central Granaries company of Lincoln
filed an answer in the supreme court.
The answer says that the defendant
company does not receive and never
has received this elevation charge IN.
less the grain e through the de.
PENDANTS elevator; that said IL cents
was only paid in interstate ship.
ments."
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Talked Stocks and Bonds.

Lincoln, May 9.-Stocks and bonds
and the theories of taxing them
formed the theme for debate at the
meeting of the state board of equali-
cation. The bonds of the Union Pa
cifc railroads were discussed. The
lists of the various railroads will be
studied until Auditor Searle returns.
The latter has been absent for more
than a week and the active work Of
the board will not begin until his re.
turn.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
MINERS RATIFY AGREEMENT,
John Mitchell Presides at Convention
Of Anthracite Workers. at Scranton.

Scranton, Pa, May 9.-The conven.
ton of anthracite miners reassembled
here and ratified the action taken by
its sub-scale committee in conference
with the operators committee In New
York declaring operative the award
of the coal strike commission Of 1902
for a further period OF three years,
ending March 81, 1903.
The convention vas presided over
by John Mitchell and the report of
the agreement with the operators was
read by Secretary Gallagher. The re.
port of the committees action was
adopted unanimously.
Notices were posted by the Della.
ware, Lackawanna and Western, Della.
ware and Hudson, Erie, PENNSYLVANIA
and Scranton Coal companies
ing the resumption Of work next Mon.
day.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
sheriH's Wife Heads or Jail Break.

Fremont, Neb.. May AIRS. A.
Bauman. wife of Sheriff Bauman,
headed off a Jail delivery last night
by Selling a shotgun, dashing to the
jail and driving four prisoners back
into the corridor. Mrs. Bauman fired
one shot into the air and the men
hastily retreated. The prisoners who
made the attempt to escape are Frank
Tragaard, awaiting trial on the charge
OF bigamy; Eddie Penn, a federal pris.
oner, serving a years sentence here,
John Howard, serving thirty days for
stealing clothing, and John Spencer,
held on suspicion. Armed with two
knives and a stove poker, the prison.
ers broke the lock of the feed gate to
their cell and climbed out through il.
From the corridor they climbed to the
tower, where they pried open an old
door. The noise attracted the atten-
ton OF Mrs. Bauman, who cowed
them with the shotgun.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Water Flows in Bio Ditch.

Whalen, Wyo., May 7.-Water was
turned into the first section OF the
interstate canal. A special train was
run from Bridgeport to the head gates
and several hundred people in west.
ern Nebraska and eastern Wyoming
who are interested In the territory to
be reclaimed were present. Brief exer-
cises were carried out with addresses
by prominent citizens, among them
Engineer j. Fields, who has charge OF
the entire Pathfinder project, and John
Powers, president of the North Platte
Valley Water Users association.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11

Sain OF Lincoln, grand page; s. F. Err
skine OF Norfolk, grand sentinel; c. G..
Patrick of Omaha and r. Book of
Grand Island, members of grand
executive committee. Past Grand
Councillor T.. w. Getten Of Omaha ard
Grand Past Councillor NJ. l.. Dolan OF
Grand Island were chosen to repre-.
sem Nebraska at the supreme council.
which will meet at Columbus, o., June
2S, 20 and 80. The travelling men
want a 2.cent fare from the railroads
and unless 1t is given without a fuss,
they intend to go to the Legislature
with their troubles.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
" Doctors Meet In Omaha Next.

Lincoln, May 4.-The Nebraska
State Medical association will hold its
convention next year in Omaha. l. N.
Pickett of Odell and r. c. Moore of
Omaha were chosen as delegates to
attend the national convention to be
held in Boston in June. The following
officers were elected: ]. l.. Greene,
Lincoln, president; C. +. Burchard,
Falls City, vice president; F. A. Long,
Madison, vice president; A. d. vii.
kinson, Lincoln, recording secretary;
II. Winnett Orr, Lincoln, correspond.
ing secretary; A. S. Won Mansfelde,
Ashland, treasurer.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Rural Carriers Convention.

Beatrice, Neb.. May THE rural
mail carriers of Gage county met here
and selected G. w. Plumblin of Wy
more as a delegate to the state con.
July 4. The question of improving
the public roads occupied the most Of
the time and the farmers were urged
to improve the highways If they de-
sired to receive the most benefit from
the rural mail service.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
First Crop Report,

Omaha, May S.-The first Of the
crop reports OF the season was re.
ceived by the Burlington from its Ne.
braska and Wyoming divisions.
Throughout the entire country COW
cred by the Burlington the reports in.
dictate plenty of moisture and the best
kind of weather for the growing crop.
On the Alliance division winter
wheat Is coming on in fine shape.
Sowing spring wheat is about com.
pleted. The acreage Is increased over
last year and the prospects are ex.
cellent. The beet crop promises bet.
ter than ever before.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Recover for sugar Plant.

Omaha, May 9.-Upon application
Of the Old Colony Trust company Of
Boston, Judge Munger OF the federal
court appointed a receiver for the
Standard Beet Sugar company, with
headquarters at Ames, and a large
plant at Leavitt, Neb. William II.
Ferguson Of Lincoln was made re.
ceiver and w. ID. McHugh OF Omaha
solicitor for the receiver. The latter's
bond was fixed at 10000. He was
ordered to assume immediate charge
of the plant, all its assets and prop.
eYty.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
N. &. A. Postponed for Year.

Lincoln, May 4.-The annual conven-
ton OF the National Educational as
ISOLATION has been postponed for a
year. This announcement vas re.
ceived by State Superintendent Nc
Brien in a letter from President
Nathan G. Schaeffer of the ~associa.
ton. The earthquake is deplored and
the hope is expressed that the asso-
citation may yet meet in San Francisco
at some future time.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Travelling Men Go Home.

Lincoln, May THE travelling men
of the state have gone home to NEST
at Hastings next year. The following
officers were elected to serve during
the next year: Lewis e. May OF FIRE.
mont, grand councillor; e. A. Bailey
OF Lincoln, grand junior councillor; M.
l.. Dolan of Grand Island, grand past
councillor; C. j. Lyons Of Omaha,
grand secretary; d. C. Hewitt of Hast.
ings, grand treasurer; +. A. Schilling
OF Holdrege, grand conductor; w. A.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Kicked Flag In the Dirt.

New York, May Am unknown
man, who walked down the main
street of Hoboken, kicking an Amer
lean flag along in the dirt, was
mobbed by citizens, dubbed by a po-
liceman, sentenced by a court to six
months and put to work beating
stones in a ~penitentiary before the
day was over.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Omaha Jury Gets After Officials.

Omaha, May 9.-An investigation OF
alleged violations of public trusts was
asked by Judge Sutton In his charge
to the grand jury. He mentioned spe-
officially the allegations of influence
over public officials by corporations
of this city and their alleged partici-
patton in the recent city election.
Charges of ballot box tampering and
jury bribing also were ordered investi-
gated.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Alden confers With Governor.

Lincoln, May 7.-Superintendent AL.
den OF the Norfolk asylum was in Lin
coin comforting with Governor Mickey
over the affairs Of that institution.
Some time ago the governor went to
Norfolk and investigated the institu.
ton, charges having been made
against some of the employees. 1t is
understood there are still more com.
plants coming in.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Governor Mickey Makes Appointments

Lincoln May 8.-Governor Mickey
appointed r.. B. Windham Of Platts.
mouth a member Of the board of on.
troll Of the institute for the deaf and
dumb at Omaha, and also for the in.
stitute for the blind at Nebraska City.
He will succeed Mr.. Nownes of Papil-
lion. Frank l.. Halter of Omaha was
%reappointed a member Of the public
library commission. The appointments
take effect May Is.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Killing Frost In Nebraska.

Lincoln. May 7.-There was a kill
Ing frost in parts Of Nebraska last
night, but the damage done cannot
covered the ground in this county
and at Broken Bow ice formed. The
principal damage will be to fruit.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Insane Mother Kills pauahter.

New York, May S.-Mrs. Waters en-.
tered the room where her two daugh-
tiers, Agatha and Ruth, iay sleeping,
and shot and killed Agatha, the eldest
and her favorite, and without attempt
ing to harm Ruth, then killed herself.
Temporary insanity, due to worry over
the daughters Ill health, is assigned
as the reason.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Bankers to Hold Meeting.

Lincoln, May IA rate of n faro
plus so cents from any part of the
state has been announced for the an.
nual convention OF the first group of
the Nebraska Bankers association,
which will meet in Lincoln, May 16.
The Lincoln clearing house will ten
der the association a dinner at $3.50
on that date.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Burlinqton Let's Contract.

Lincoln, May 9.-The Burlington
Railroad company announced the let
ting of the contract to Fitzpatrick
Bros. & Collins for new yards in Lin
coin and the rebuilding and double
tracking OF the line between Lincoln
and Milford. The yardage in Lin
coin will be quadrupled. The contract
calls for an expenditure of 81, 200, 900.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Record Price for Farm.

Albion, Neb., May 9.-Pitt.nger
Bros. have sold their beautiful stock
farm just outside the city limits OF
Albion for the highest price that n
piece Of farm land has ever sold for
In Boone county. This farm contained
21S acres and sold for $125 per acre.
The purchaser was Homer b. Robin
son Of Columbus.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11

traced to the kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder OF
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that is their work.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Rates viii Remain as Now.

Papillion Neb., May Sat a special
meeting of the Independent Telephone
company held here 1t was decided not
to lower the rate to Sarpy county
farmers from $3.50 per month to 81,
as petitioned for by about 100 farm
ers.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
NEWS OF NEBRASKA.
Infant Accidentally Poisoned.

Scots Bluffs, Neb., May 5.-Tho
eighteen.months-old boy Of II. X.
Prickett, living northeast OF this
place, drank from the contents of a
bottle containing horse liniment and
died.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM CURED IN
NAYS

Morton l.. Hill. OF Lebanon. Ind. SAYS: MY
wife had lnfiammaiorv in every
muscle and Joint: her suffering was terrible
aud her body and face were swollen almost be-
xond recognition: had been In bed six weeke
sns had eight physicians. but received nc
benefit until she tried The Mystic Cure for
rheumatism. IL gave immediate relief and
She was able 10 walk about in three DAYS. am
sure 1t saved her life" Sold by II. e. GriCe,
Druggist. Red Cloud.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11

Therefore, when your kidneysare weak
or out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do its
duty.
If you are sick or "feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DR..
kilincr's Swainp-Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are we'll they will help
all the other organs to health. A trial
will convince anyone.
If you are sick you can make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys.
The mild and the extraordinary effect of
DR.. Kilnier's Swamp-Ro0t, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
Of the most distressing cases, and is sold
On its merits by all CIR
druggists in fifty-cent Aass;r11Sat{l.s..8
and one-dollar size Sl}}hHEs HIN aHs,S;8sss
bottles. You may ~sslsAlss W.
have a sample bottle Home OF sw.mpRoo,.
by mail free, also a pamphlet telling you
how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DR.. Kiliner & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton. N. ". on every bottle.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by Over Work.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood,

1t used to be considered that onlv
urinary and bladder troubles were TO be
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11
RoseWater a Candidate.

Omaha, May THE Bee announces
the candidacy OF Edward Rosewater
for senator.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-05-11

on its merits by all
druggists i'll ffty-cent
and one dollar size
bottles. You may
have n sau,p1e bottle
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-07-13
BRYAN WOULD ACCEPT
II Conditions Demand Il, But Will Not
Do Anything to Secure Nomi-
nation.

A letter from Mr.. Bryan to former
United States Senator James X.
Jones, who was chairman of Demo .
cratic National Committee when
he made his campaigns iu 1896
and 1900, has just been made pub
lie. The letter is dated June Is at
Stockholm, and is as follows:
i have been watching political
developments, and have noted with
qualification the vindication of
Democratic principles. You have
correctly stated my position. As
| wrote to Colonel Wetmore, | shall
do nothing to secure another nom.
ination, and do not want one unless
the conditions seem to demand it.
| may add that | enjoy the freedom
of private life, and feel that | can
do some good without holding any
office.
There are, however, certain
reforms which | would like very
much to see accomplished, and to
assist in the accomplishment of
these reforms | am willing to
become the party cacidate again if,
when the time for nomination
arrives, the advocates of reform are
in control of the party, and think
that my candidacy will give the best
assurance Of victory. If someone
else seems more available shall be
even better pleased.
/ need not assure you that ! am
NOSE interested in seeing our prin-
ciples triumphant than | am in the
personnel OF the ticket.
The country needs to have JEFF
fersonian Democracy applied to all
the departments Of the Govern
ment, State and national, and | am
content to help to make this appli-
cation. Yours truly,
WILLIAM j. BRYAN.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-07-13

The United States has under
taken the enterprise of building
the largest, strongest and most
formidable battleship in the world
1t is to outstrip England's effort
with her "Dreadnaught," the
plans of which are so jealousy
guarded that no hint of her pom
derous mechanism is likely to aid
the master shipbuilders in getting
up plans for the big American
fighting machine. Secretary Bo.
naparte has just notified master
builders of ships to submit plans
and specifications for our mon
arch of the seas, which is to cost
$40, 100000. The plans and speci-
fications, by act OF Congress, are to
be submitted to that body before
contracts are let. 1t has been
suggested that in this Congress has
made mistake, as the plans will
thus be made public and may be
taken advantage of by other
nations.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-07-13

Of their liberty and away from
thrir families. unit. after the clrc
ton. But did you ever see a trust
masnarr, his satellite, aud agents.
who didu keep their eyes on cIcc.
tons" 1t is such things as these
that breed sentiments of socialism;
something, anything to break away
from the tolls of the octopus of
greed and mammOn. And it will
90 on growing until the Demo.
cratic principle of equal rights to
all, special privileges to none, :"
shall prevail in practice as well as
theory. Make up your ticket with
men who will win the confidence of
labOring men Of all kinds by carry.
ing out this principle.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-07-13

The new reform movement in
several of the strong Republican
States which calls itself the Lincoln
party is making Roadway. 1t is
composed largely of an element of
the Republican party that is in re-
volt against the bossism and other
disreputable methods of that party.
In Pennsylvania the Lincoln party
has ticket in the field and the
Democrats have wisely fused with
it. Following the example OF this
revolt in Pennsylvania, the Lin
coin party in New Hampshire has
nominated Winston Churchill for
Governor aud he has accepted tie
nomination. The Lincoln party of
New Hampshire takes for its motto
the expression of Lincoln in his
Gettysburg memorial speech :
Government of the people, for the
people and by the people"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-07-13

Governor Folk is contemplating
custer proceedings against the
Sheriff of st. Louis county for per.
hitting violations of the Sunday
closing and gambling laws in that
county, which is said to be Il verita.
BILE hot-bed of lawlessness in these
regards, He has requested Assist.
ant Attorney General kennish to
ascertain if there is IA method by
which custer proceedings can be in.
stItuted against the Sheriff on the
ground of neglect of official duties
In the matter of permitting open
violations of law. The Governor
is seeking what remedy the courts
afford, aud intimates that if he
fails in this way to suppress the
lawleSsness in St Louis county,
his next step will be to call out the
militia. He is bent on having the
law respected and enforced.