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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.


Bombay is the most crowded city
in the world
In the Amazon there are known to
exist at least 1000 species of fish.
Two-thirds of the hay and grain
in Germany is still harvested by hand.
Carpets were in use in Nineveh
and Babylon, as shown in paintings,
in B. C. 100.
A family not long ago gave q party
in celebration of the Tooth anniver.
sary of the family clock
The Russian state scepter is of solid
gold, is 8 feet long, and contains
among its ornaments 26O rubies and
10 emeralds.
France holds the record for the
amount of coin in circulation-S40 a
head England has only half that
amount, while Russia has but one dol
lar a head.
In Siam the number of rooms in a
house, Of windows or doors in a room,
even of rungs on a ladder, must be
always be odd. Even numbers are
considered unlucky.
One of the descendants of the Ridds
OF Lorna DOone" fame, has just died
in Somersetshire, England. at the age
Of 90 Like his ancestor, John, he
was a man of great physical strength.
It is estimated that for perfumery
purposes each year 1860 tons of or
ange flowers, $50 tons Of roses, $50
tons each of violets and jasmine, IS
tons Of tuberoses 30 tons of cassia
and IS tons OF jonquils are used.
The goose that laid the golden egg
was recently outdone by a duck pur-
chased by Tom jenkins, a mail car
rier Of Decker. When the fowl was
prepared for the table a pearl which
readily sold for S4OO, was found in It's
gizard
Last year 1000, 100000 small fishes
of the herring family were packed
away in sardine boxes at the Maine
canneTics The value of the output
was considerably over 100000
more than twice as much as the i'm
portation of French sardines i'm to the
United States.
-, a..
Of fighting in the wars In the rebel.
lion of 1850 the women did as much
fighting as the mon At NanMn. in
1858, 500 900 women from various
parts of the country were formed iu.
90 brigades Of 1900 each. under fc-
male officers OF these soldiers 10.
600 we're picked women, drilled and
garrisoned I'm the city.
SILK stockings originally came
from Spain and it is said that Henry
VIII considered a pair Of silk Spanish
stockings a great luxury and wore
them on state occasions In 1870
Queen Elizabeth was presented with
q pair of silk stockings by her tire.
woman. and sftcrward never wore any
other kind The stocklngframe was
invented by William Lee i'm the reign
OF Queen Elizabeth about 1889.
Delegate Rodney Of New Mexico
tells of the amazement of a ranchman
when he first saw a linotype machine
at work. After staring at it for "a
while the ranchman said: Great
Scott, Amt that the most intelligent
machine you ever saw Why. it's
plumb human Finally. overcome by
bis admiration me took of his hat
made n low bow tO the complicated
mechanism and said % surely would
admire Sir Machine. If you 8ll would
come ont and take @ drink with me-"
Al r--.--. 49, - -.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

Birds cannot open the foot with the
leg bent; that is the reason they do
not fall of their perches. When hen
walks, it's toes close as it raises its
foot, and open as it touches the
ground.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11
Mfa7SQENCE88z9

The Nile is noted for it's variety of
fish. An expedition sent by the Brit
ish museum brought home 5000 spe. u
mems.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

While we look upon the egg as a
masterpiece of creation, we must not
forget the wonderfulness of The feath-
err which combines in a remarkable
manner lightness, complete ventila-
ton, first-rate non-conductor of heat
and dirt repeller.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11
WHOLE NO. 1884
ARNoLpgpURa. v. VA.

All business entrusted - nay care
will receive prompt attention OOl-
lectlouE q speciality.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

Baby thinks "a good deal of hI dad.
but 10 takes mammals k'H to cure a
burt 6nger Says the Domestic D1ioe.
opher Of the indianapolis star
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

The possibility of terrestrial magne-
tism being due to the rotation of the
earth, the outer crust of which is cleo
trifed by the presence of ions escap-
ing from the interior, is pointed out.
Supposing that ELECTROMAGNETIC mass
could be detected by a balance, it fol-
lows that those atoms whose electrons
are moving the most rapidly will be
the heavier, and the ration of the
atomatic weights will not lie the ratio
of the number of electrons Devia-
tions from Prout's law could thus be
expected.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

a novel use of compressed air is
made by some railway companies in
the Southern states of America, says
the Railway News. When the loads
of cotton for export are being taken
to the coast, there is always some dam
ger of such highly infammable ma
terial becoming damaged through
sparks from the locomotives. To
prevent this, the locomotive boilers
are filed with compressed air. a train
load of several thousand bales of cot
ton can be hauled by these lOcomO-
tives at rate of twelve miles an
hour, although no fire whatever is
used in working them.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

Bombay is the most crowded city
in the world.
In the Amazon there are known to
exist at least 1000 species of fish.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

Two-thirds of the hay and grain
in Germany is still harvested by hand.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

Carpets were in use in Ninevch
and Babylon, as shown in paintings,
in B. G. 1900.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

The Russian state scepter is of solid
gold, is 8 feet long, and contains
among it's ornaments 26O rubies and
10 emeralds
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

France holds the record for the
amount of coin in circulation-S40 a
head. England has only half that
amount while Russia has but one dol
lar a head
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-09-11

A family not long ago gave p party
in celebration of the Tooth anniver-
sary of the family clock.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22

WESLEY WILKIE IL SAID TO
HAVE BEEN SEEN NEAR
MOCCASIN GAP.

Bristol, Dec. 21.--wes wilkie, the
convicted murderer OF Otis Ross, who
made his escape from Jail at Gate
City, where he was being held await.
ing execution on "Wednesday night.
Is still at large and may never be
captured.
Wilkie was thought TO have been
seen about four miles from Mocca-
sin Gap. In about mile OF the con-
struction camp OF Bird and Stuart.
on the Holston River railway right
OF way at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon. Bloodhounds were procured
and taken To the scene. but on ac-
count OF the bad weather and rain,
were unable to take the trail and the
hunt was abandoned. Men have
been stationed all along the railroad
for miles in the hope OF capturing
the condemned negro IL he makes
an attempt to board train
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
Assaulted A Lady,
Was Hanged To Tree.
AFTER WHICH HIS BODY WAS
RiDDLED WITH BULLETS by A
MOB OF SIXTY MASKED MARY
LANDERS.

Annapolis. Nd, Dec. 21.-Henry
Davis, alias Chambers, n negro who
assaulted Mrs. John Reid, OF Browns.
Vile, last Friday, was taken from
jail here this morning and iynched
by n mob OF sixty masked men.
Davis confessed his crime. The
mob had little difficulty I'm getting
the prisoner. A stranger appeared
at the jail about 2 o'clock and knock
cd. He said he had prisoner he
wished TO deliver. He then departed.
saying he would return with the
man. Shortly afterwards the mob
appeared and attacked the dors with
sledges and picks and broke it open
The Jailers were covered with gus and
Davis was dragged from his cell. He
was taken directly through the negro
quarters or the city TO the scene OF
mis- crime, whero he was strung up
to n tree. Fifty bullets were fred
into the hanging body. Tho police.
apparently, made no effort TO inter
fere and tho mob behaved I'm an or
derly manner
Tho jail which was broken omen
Is within two blocks of tho governors
mansion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
DEEPWATER BAD
MEN ARRESTED

Walter Sea. walking boss on the
Deepwater railroad near Oakvale.
made most vicious assault upon
Mr.. j. w. Wade I'm the Blue Front
saloon last evening. Mr.. Wade Is an
elderly an inoffensive gentleman and
lives at Graham. Sea struck the old
gnteman over the head with gun"
and then left tho saloon. The police
We're notified OF tho unwar-
Ianted assault. and Sea was located I'm
the Windsor bar. Omcers Green and
Galloway approached him from diff
ferent sides and he was taken with
out trouble on his part. A friend.
however attempted TO prevent the
arrest and he was also taken into
custoday. Sea was locked up, while
his friend ws released on n bond OF
sufficient proportions TO Justify his
non-appearance In police court this
morning.
When arrested Sea had I'm his pos
session couple OF revolvers and
while he also had something like n
hundred dollars on his person he Will
likely have to call I'm someone with
friendly coin before he Is released.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
WHERE TOY SOL
DIERS ARE MADE.

The Troedel market Is on the lit
tie island In the heart OF the old
town OF Nuremburg. Along tho
north branch OF the river ia an old
low-eaved house with darklIng
doorway. When you have got so far
you are met by little man-a rusty
little man who looks as though he
were made OF metal-who leads you
into the great mysterious warehouse
OF toys Round all the walls they are
ranged - guns, cannons, motors.
steamships, trumpets, sabers, and
everywhere the soldiers. How many
millions OF metal soldiers have mar
ched away from the Troedel markets
not even the rusty old man could
tell mighty armies of pewter
and tin. Hundreds OF regiments OF
battalions. OF divisions are drawn up
on the shelves. waiting for the day
when they shall be sent out into bat
tie. And with n kind OF pride tho
rusty old man says. They arc edify-
ing soldiers"
That is the German way OF put
ting it. What II means is that each
army illustrates n battle or cam
paign-the war OF Troy, the cam
paigns OF Alexander, the exploits of
Occur de Lion, the war OF Thirty
Years, the siege OF Orleans, the vic
tories OF Napoleon, the battle OF
1870, and the one / liked bcstD that
desperate battle in which a tiny tin
hero with cleaning teeth rough-rode
it up San Juan hill. In a word, the
edifying soldiers teach history, geo
graphy strategy
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
APPEALS FOR A
NEGRO UPRISING
BISHOP WALTERS ASKS RACE TO
LET WORLD KNOW WHO THEY
aItb - WOULD CELEBRATE
BIRTH OF FREEDOM.

New York, Dec. 21.-Bishop Wal
ters' president OF tho Afro-American
council, today Issued call to negroes
to celebrate January /, the 3rd ami
Versary OF tho issuance OF the eman-
cipation proclamation by President
Lincoln
He declares that If tho Afro
American should fail to assemble on
the birthday or their freedom. and
commemorate the issuance OF their
Magma Charta they would show them-
selves tagging In appreciation of the
great gift They should let the world
know OF the progress the race has
made on moral and religious lines
and they arc not "a race OF criminals,
as some In high places are striving
to make the world believe"
I'VE should cry aloud against in
Justice which are being perpetrated
against us, by the enactment OF "Jim
Crow" car laws, and disfranchlse-
ment laws I'm the South. We should
let the world know what an Injustice
has been done the race by tho dis
nisSal Oh innocent negro soldiers at
the behest OF race prejudice"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
A VAST HORDE
STARVING.
CHINESE FAMINE REACHES AW-
FCL PROPORTIONS AND
AFFECTS I5,OOO,OOO.

The ADMINISTRATION refugees from
the Yang-tse-Kiang are collecting I'm
large numbers outside the cities.
About 10000 are camped near Nam
kin. and there are some 100000 near
Yang Chow. Both these towns are
In the province OF Kiangsu. The dis
tress will be much more severe n
month from now. Foreign relief
societies have been started to supple
ment tho endeavors of the Chinese
officials to combat the famine con-
ditions. which have hitherto proved
inadequate. owing ID to lack OF
funds In the provincial treasury In
spite of the official statements to the
effect that the rebellion in the prov
ince of Kiangsu has been crushed,
troops continue to he hurried to the
front I'm that province. The loyalty
of these trops. however. is considered
doubtful If they sustain a serious re-
verse
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
BIG RAILROAD
SUIT ON TRIAL
n. g. WHITEWATER CASE IS UP
IN NORFOLK COUNTY COURT
TODAY.

Norfolk. Dec. 2O.-The big case OF
the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company against the Tidewater Rail
way Company invilving $265,000, is
on In the Norfolk County Circuit
Court today, the proceedings being
brought TO set aside the award of
$4,000 allowed that company by
commissioners in the grade crossing
matter. which was so stifiiy fought by
the railroads last winter. The N. &
w. claim that they are damaged to
the extent OF $265,0OO, and that 1t
should have been that amount.
The Tidewater Company long ago
paid into court the award OF $4,000
and are now running their trains
over the grade of the rival company.
Counsel in the case today are Wal
ter II. Taylor and B. w. Knight for
the Tidewater and Eppa Hunton and
Lucean Cooke FOR the Norfolk and
Western
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
SAYS ADAM
WAS A NEGRO

Adam was probably a negro,
said the Rev. Edward F. Randolph
in n sermon at Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church. 18th and Mt Yer
non-sts. Philadelphia last night. "The
white races are comparatively mod
ern, whereas the ancient people were
colored. The Japanese and Chinese
older civilizations than ours-are
yellow. The Egyptians, Assayrians
and Ethiopians were black or brown.
The weight of scientific evidence goes
to show that Adam and Eve were
colored DR.. Pritchard, the greatest
ethologist who ever lived, says he
is convinced OF the truth OF this
The pastor said that the black
man was held in higher esteem I'm
ancient times than he is today. He
said that the monuments of the east
pictured many black heroes. Four
teen OF Egypt's pharaos were ne
groes.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
A SIGN OF THE TIMES.
SWEETNESS AND PRONIPTNESS
ARE THE WATCHWORD OF
THE 2OTH CENTURY.

a decided increase In my business
has compelled me to move into larg-
er quarters and TO cater 20 the ever
increasing wants OF my patrons.
have earnestly and sincerely en-
deavored to attend to the wants OF
my patrons accurately and promptly
and have tried to please every one to
tho best OF my ability, always having
the motto, N Square Deal" TO all.
A steady and decided Increase OF
my business proves that my friends
appreciate my efforts and I want to
thank them most heartily and sin
cerely for their patronage.
No matter IT. my success be ton
times greater than II has been no
one will ever find case OF "swcIled
Head" at 233 Princeton Avenue.
CHAS. J. KINZER,
The Reliable Jeweler OF Biueheld
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
ST. NICK'S COMM.

Good-by to mischief now.
For it's time for st. Nick to come.
Good-by to all the row
And the hollerin' and the fun
II you want the bows an arrows
And the pistol and the gun,
You got to quit shootin sparrows
And bring coal in by the ton.
II Christmas don't hurry and como
I'll be sproutin' wings, for sure.
For / amt gee" and "by-gum,"
And lots of things that's newer.
II helps a feller a lot
If he can say things like that
For he gets 50 boilin' hot
He'd like to kick the cat
But SANITY just likes good boys,
The kind that helps their NAV.
And brings in wood without any noise
And always say "sir" TO paw.
Ny resolution this New Year
VIII be as a defender
To all the others who're in fear.
And make st Nick remember.
-ERMGNB DAVIS
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
UNCLE SAM JUGGLED
OUT OF MILLIONS

Washington, Dec. Declaring
that railroads OF tho country have
made millions OF dollars out OF the
government through faulty computa-
uon OF the amount of mail they car
ry' Representative Murdock, OF Kan
sas, yesterday offered resolution
calling upon the postmaster general
FOR an explanation The resolution
cites the payment TO the New York
General and Hudson River railroad.
FOR carrying the mail ebtween Buffalo
ana New York city, OF a yearly excess
of $2570O0 over what the weighing
warranted
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
ENTOMED MAN
HAS BEEN REACHED

Barksdale, Cal, Dec. 21.-Miners
who have been working for fifteen
days to take out l.. b. Hicks, the
miner entombed by cavein, reached
Hicks tomb this morning. A small
hole was cut to pass him water to
wash his face. The rescue work has
been difficult lest another cavein be
caused, killing Hicks. Hicks never
lost his nerve and directed the res
cue work, talking through a small
tube sunk into his tomb. He joked
with the men at the top.
Newspapers have been read to him
and monographs played to cheer him
in the captivity.
This morning Hicks offered to bet
the rescuer he wouldn't be out for
dinner. Hicks will be blindfolded
. and sent to a hospital when rescued.
1t is probable it will be several days
before he can venture out doors.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
BRIGHT OUTLOOK
FOR MINERS

Pittsburg. Dec. John Mitchell.
president Of the United Mine Work
ers Of America, was I'm Pittsburg con
0erring with the local miners officials
on matters pertaining to the district
organization
President Mitchell was quite opti-
mistic concerning the miners pros
poets for the coming year, and said
that at the present time the condi-
tions OF the mine workers OF the
country are excellent out OF 6OO.-
600 men who dig coal, no said, fewer
than 500 arc idle owing to differences
with the operators.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
REFLECTIONS OF
A BACHELOR.

Lots of the money that men marry
is counterfeit.
mans good Judgment usually
shows up the day after.
Some men make a speciality OF pos
ing as horrible examples.
Most people would fall short II
measured by the golden rule
When words fhil a woman in an
argument she resorts to tears.
When a mother gives a child a
sponge bath she uses a wash rag
Some lawyers have the knack OF
converting poor advice into good coin
Men wish they didn't have any har-
der times than boys think they are
having.-Chicago News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
Scott Aids Parker
I'm Criticism.
BOTH DEMAND FULL INvESTI-
CATION OF PRESIDENTS ACT
IN DISMISSAL OF THE COLOR
ED TROOPS.

Washington, ID. c., Dec 21.-Sen-
ator Foraker occupied the attention
of the senate today in an extended
criticism of the basis OF President
Roosevelt's action in dischargng the
negro troops of the Twenty-fifth in
fantry on account OF the Brownsville
raid
He was replied to briefly by Sena-
tor Lodge. while Senator Scott sus-
tanned the demand of the Ohio sena-
tor for full investigation of the mat
ter by the senate military committee.
A resolution directing such an inves-
tigation Is before the senate for action
at the next meeting. The senate ad-
journed until January 3.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
A MESSAGE
FROM MARS.

The comedy, "a Message From
Mars" is said to be one of those de-
lightful plays that not only keeps
the audience in great outbursts OF
laughter from the time the curtain
goes up until IL goes down. but It al
SO serves to teach a great moral les
son and this in connection with its
mirth and jollity sets people think
ing, the result being that when the
entertainment is finished everybody
is In a happy frame of mind They
have been entertained, amused and
instructed. "a Message From Mars"
will be seen here at the Elk's Opera
House on December 27th, which by
the way, will be the first time this
beautiful comedy has ever been
presented in this city "a Message
From Mars" has been exceedingly
successful wherever II has been
seen. After a three years run I'm
London IL next played for two CON
.secutive years in New York. II ran
almost an entire season in Boston and
In all of the other larger cities OF
the East 1t remained for many
weeks.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22

Attention has recently been called
70 the curious fact that the shells OF
certain animals such as cephalopods,
branchipOds and some bivalves, are
commonly marked by retrogressive
changes as age advances "The old
man returns TO second childhood IN
mind and body" states a well-known
scientist at Washington, "and the
shell OF the cephalopod has, I'm old
age, however distinct and highly or
namental the adurt. very close re-
semblance TO its own young"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. II. 1906.
Dear Mr.. Bonaparte: Some three
years ago Sheriff ]. l.. Merrill of
Carroll county, Ga, lost his chance
for reelection by his action in beat
ing of mob of several hundred
white people. who were trying to
take a negro out of Jail and put him
to death. Shriff Merrill and his
deputies fired on the mob, killing
and wounding several men and beat
ing the others OF Because OF this
he was defeated for recollection.
Congressman Adams brought the
matter to my attention. saying that
he hated to see man who had done
such service as public official de-
feated because of the very fact that
he had rendered the service. He told
me that Gov. Terrell had offered Mer-
rill a place, the best he had to give.
which carried a salary OF $50 per
month l told the congressman
thought / could beat that. and got
him place at $1,000 year as Gus
todian OF the grounds of the federal
urison at Atlanta. hear he has done
well. IL he has done well, can't We
give him promotion? Sincerely
yours, THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
TO PREVENT
RACE SUICIDE.
BoSTON OFFERS PREMIUM TO
MOTHERS OF SEVEN
CHILDREN.

Boston, Dec. 2l.-The common
council has passed an anti-race sui
eide measure to provide pensions OF
800 annually TO every mother show
Ing seven or more offspring.
William j. Foley. father OF the
measure. mado an unsuccessful effort
to get an ordinance passed furnishing
landlords who refuse to allow chill.
dren In flats or tenements
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-22
COKING OPERA
TIONS INCREACING

Referring TO the extent OF coking
operations In Wise county. Virginia,
Mr. X. Tate Irvine, a prominent coal
and coke operator I'm that county, is
reported as saying that both the coal
mining and coke-manufacturing In
dustries are increasing at rapid
ratio. He states that there are at
present 1000 coke ovens I'm operation
In the county. Among the latter are
400 at Keokee. 500 at Little Toms
creek and 800 at Dorchester.