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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-08-24
Hawk That Wouldnt BE Trapped

An interesting hawk story comes
from Concord township. Recently s.
v. Kearns q farmer, set steel trap
in his chicken lot to- catch some sly
animal that had been robbing him OF
chickens.
The day after &c was set an I'M
vestigation showed that the trap had
been carried away Nearly a week
passed before be heard a great com.
motion among hts chickens. and 20.
ing out ne saw o hawk soaring up.
ward with a chicken I'm his beak and
another i'm one Of his claws, and
from the other claw was dang
ling the steel trap that had been
carried away a few days before
AshborO Courier
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-08-24

The Women's Federated Clubs OF
America claim 5000 branches, organic.
ed In 46 states. with an aggregate
membership OF 100000 women.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-08-24

with four military airsbip stations
already built on The Western frontier.
the German War Office has decided
TO erect similar stations on IT'S East
ern borders.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

hut twelve votes in the college. Breckinrldgo had q
and He'll 10 A. Lincoln who received less than half
Of all the votes cast In November given $50 Of the
O3 electoral voes each electoral vote for him rep
Of Douglas political adherents gave him only twelve
votes In the college, each representing, had the popular
ratio been observed, 1t4,388 votes
With 10 per cett Of the popular vote Hayes after
the electoral commission had given him every disputed
vote had but 1856 Of 800 electoral votes His ma.
jority Of vote enough to elect him, but It
not enough to raise his percentage Of 80 per cent Of
the electoral votes to 81 per cent Garfield with - per
cent Of the popular vote had 80 per cent Of the college
with him.
candidate three times Cleveland was never given
defeated by Harrison. he had larger vote than
his successful rival In 1884, with 40 per Of the
popular vote, he had In the electoral college 81 per
In 1892 with only 40 per cent Of the popular VOTE he
carried enough States to give him % per cent Of the
electoral college Harrison In 1883 had Al per cent Of
the popular vote and 80 Of the electoral college,
In 1890 AMI 1900 81 per cent Of the voters declared for
Mckinley In 400 his electoral college showed q
gain Of per HIS record Of $780, when he
troed ~ per cent Of the presidential electors Though
President Taft given the largest popular ever
east for presidential candidate. President Roosevelt
holds the record Of receiving the largest percentage Of
the popular VOTE In 1904 he the choice Of 81 per
Of the voters ana In the electoral college II per
voted for him.
The members the electoral college In each State hav
Ing voted three lists Of their ballots signed certified
and sealed One II mailed to the president Of the Sen
In sent to him By special messenger and
filed In the State capital On the second Wednesday In
February the president Of the sennte In the Of
both houses Of Congress- opens Of these lists the
electoral votes counted and the President II formally
declared elected.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

brings me my breakfast. lie II the
dearest thing. You know. he never
minds breakfastlpg alone, and Dinah
looks after him 20 we'll. And he's
never cross when I am not ready for
lunch. Sometimes he doesn't come
l,ome-he says he can't AFFORD to walt
a couple Of hours. tell him the bust.
ness 10 old enough now to run itself
while he's away. OF course. I'm al.
ways up BY 10 on Fridays. for We have
our little bridge club that morning and
I'm - interested In II! We give elk
stockings for prises and I've won seven
pairs. I'm always fined . quarter for
delaying the game. but who minds q
small thing like that! oh, how hot It
IA here! never felt the heat In Texas
40 DO this hopping her pretty brow.
"'Never mind. DEAR I chirped. We
are all packed and start for the coun.
try Tomorrow
"I'm 70 sorry that I can't Co.
drawied Jessie. sam knows I loathe
the country and I've got lot Of shop.
ping to do. You have such bargains In
Chicago In August. And want to 20
to tho theater. hope Sam won't for.
get the tickets for this afternoon
"'You can't 80 to the theatsr In this
weather; you'll de- We al sasped.
ats never too hot for good play
said Jessie. I shall 90 at least four
times q week willie I'm here. But
with q seraphic smils-'don't let me In.
tsrfers With your plans In the least.
Sam and I will be all right here
"'But-but. .tammered Margaret.
We are going to close the house the
cook 10 gOing--and Sam-hs-I'm sure
he needs change
"Oh. Sam IL such . dear. He's al
ways happy where I am. And never
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

the second Monday In January following
presidential election there assemblies In
every state capital a body Of men. equal
In number to the number Of Senators aud
Representatives to which the State may he
entitled, who will 70 through the form Of
a. ,tu~ he hoii.,t f,r reusSsaout o,xN Vlso
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

Lewis NJ. Jones IL u winner for Al
derman In the Thlrty.f0urth Ward.
He In popular ana his clean business
and private record Is known to every.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13
Sam s Pretty Wife


I'VE were oil Grassy to meet our new
sistsr.in.law," said the talkauve Miss
Mention. 80 when Sam wrote mat he
would bring her from Texas to spend
August with 10 We could hardly walt
to welcome her.
I'VE arranged to 60 to the country.
for the poor girl had 20 much hot
weather at home that We wanted her
to b. cool and comfortable while she
was visiting Us. Sam had written. be.
fore he was married, with the usual
lovers enthusiasm. Of Jessie's beauty
and other perfectiOns, especially Of her
remarkable amiability ana unselfish-
ness, 10 We expected that our own fall
ings would b. painfully apparent BY
contrast.
I'VE all went to the station to meet
them and nobody was disappointed In
Jessie's looks. She was fair, with
duffy hair and bewitching smile and
her little feet. In high-heeled patent
leather slippers. were most captivating.
Her figure was slender and her rajah
princess gown fitted her perfectly. Al
though the large sailor hat may not
have been the most suitable for travel
lug. 1t was the very latest thing and
highly becoming, Her southern accent
was charming and her little insIstent
drawl demanded everybody's attention.
I'm fact. we were 10 taken up with
her that we scarcely noticed sam. Nat.
urally. though. II was quite a shock
when Sister Margaret, who was always
his special chum, said In a shaky voice (:
Don't you think Sam Looks rather thin
nnd-wOrnf
"'Why, perhaps he Does said the
rest OF us 1T must I've the hot weather
down there. Thank goodness. we're 60.
Ing to the country Thursday
"'And.' went on Margaret under her
breath. isn't he shabbyy
"'What. The fastidious Sam. Mar.
garet, you're dreamIng!' That's the
way we crushed her for making the
absurd suggestion.
'"rhe light Of day proved Margaret
right. Although Sam was pressed aud
brushed with his usual care, shiny
spots on hts clothes were plainly
visible.
Jessie did not appear until luncheon
time. Sam having taken her breakfast
to their room, and then she was love
~ picture In pink lingerie gowA Styl-
ish couture. dainty shoes and silk hose.
\ diamond sunburst peeped from the
real lace at her throat and three large
stones blazed on her hand.
~ 20 hope You weren't M said
Margaret, sympathetically.
"'Oh. no. coosd Jessie. 4 never get
w any. ssn Y = swsst. &c alxsys
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

Judge Edward O. Brown should be
reelected judge OF the Circuit Court.
iIe has made splendid record and he
should be rewarded for It.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

Tho nomination Of Hickman Seaman
for Judge OF the Circuit Court will BE-
a popular one. His long and clean rec.
ord has made him well known and we'll
liked. and he will have NO trouble In
being elected next June.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

mind about the cook. really don't
care for much to eat In summer. And
Sani---did you know he had learned to
cook? He Just loves to scramble eggs.
or make a Welsh rarebit, or set up any
little tasty thing at night that ] fancy
Margaret sought safety In hight.
On her interviewing Sam, while ! went
with Jessie to look ut hats, he said |:
4 am sorry. Margaret, but you under
stand that don't like to insist on
Jsssis's going into the country. You
see. We live In a small town and Chi.
cago 10 such nice change for her.
The dear child loves the city and the.
aters and shopS'
"'And you. Sam asked Margaret.
"'Oh. I'm all right. OF course.
love the old farm and the fishing, but
l really do not need that kind OF thing.
''Ths cook was persuaded to postpone
her vacation until September. Mar
garet or ! sweltered IN the city for q
week at time, while the other tried
to pacify disgruntled household In the
country. Sam passed four happy days
with Margaret at the lake he had loved
In boyhood, but telegram from Jessie
recalled him. lie left 1t In his room
and ! was not too honorable to read II.
1t said:
"Please come. ] miss you 10 much.
l can't button any Of my new waists
Finally we all returned home In
order to see something OF pour old Sam.
He spent most Of his time In the shops
with Jessie. but the last few days h
quietly rebelied and. giving her . roll
Of bills. told her she might 90 with.
out him. and I impressed upon her the
necessity Of economy.
"'Get the suit you want hs sail
she had bought 6vs already. Get tn
white bet ard he etAes little thiAU|
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13
FOR THU ONE DAY.

Fer this one day
Grant IA sight To see the road
Creep plainly. on our winging way.
Grant us strength to bear the load,
For this one day.
For thls ono day
Guide our feet the road along.
Let not our weary footsteps strays
Give 10 to lift Q stavs Of song,
For this one day.
For this one day
Let % not see the mud beneath,
But know the gold above the gray
And smell "ths wind upon the heath. !"
For this one Day.
For this one day
When bowed at eve for beaison,
Grant that upon the uphill way
Our passing smile has sladdensd sos,
On this one day.
Success Maxasins.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

IN q presidential election there assemblies In
every state capital n body Of men. equal
In number to the number Of Senators aud
Representatives to which the State may he
entitled. who will 20 through the form OF
Viing by ballot for President and Vice
President. These constitute the electoral college
Their action 10 a ratification Of election really de.
cied the 6rst Tuesday after the first Monday Of NOve
her, On that day the people Of the various states
ected these presidential electors party tickets and
each eector 10 tacy pledged to vote for his party
didae Hence the electors IN practice agents through
whom the popular election Ii confirmed.
In the early days many Of the States intrusted the
choice to their legislatures The practice Of choosing
the electors by direct popular vote first adopted In
Virginia. pennsylvania and Maryland. With the develop
Of democratic principles spread through the other
States. until In 1882 South Carolina the only
nonwcat that retained the method Of appointment by
the Legislature and she dropped It In 1863 Colorado
the Centennial State admitted In 1876. the Of
presidential election, and had not time to provide BY
law for popular choice Of presidential electors for that
year. Accordingly. the choice for that time left to
tile state Legislature. but for that time only.
In the presidential election Of 1870 stephen Douglas
second TO Lincoln In the popular vote. Yet II the
election hnd been thrown into the House of Representa-
tives. a. 1t In 1900 and 1924 when jefferson and
John Quincy Adams chosen. Douglas would not
have included the list Of three candidates voted
upon by the representatives because in the electoral col
lego three candidates given more votes than he
II the vote in the electoral college had been distributed
among the candidates according to the number Of
for each at the POLLS Lincoln. who had $50 electoral
votes would have received 49, Douglas o. Breckenridge
% and BELL 80. A. II was. Douglas. who second
to Lincoln IN the popular vote received fewer electoral
votes hnn either breckenridge Rell lie controlled
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

ovuy' 1uc WurU ueeuS man OF Ms
ability and force in the City Council.
and all good citizens Of the ward
should help his candidacy at the polls
on April Q.
Alderman Herman F. Kruger is pop
ular all over the Fifteenth Ward and
his reelection 10 certain.
Alderman Arthur w. Fulton has
served the people Of the Thirteenth
Ward faithfully In the city council,
and his election on April 9th will be
Justly earned.
John r. Mc9oorty Will make an hon.
est md fearless Judge Of the Circuit
Court.
Powell for City Treasurer Is the pop.
ular watchwOrd.
August Krunlhols will be the next
Alderman from the Twenty.fourth
Ward. He will receive the votes Of
the best people Of the ward, regard.
less Of party Affiliations. He made
one Of the best Aldermen the ward
has ever had, and he IL needed again
In the City Council.
Llpps In due for retirement in the
Twenty.slxth Ward, and August Peters.
the well known and successful real es-
tate man, will succeed him.
Judge George Kersten will have no
trouble In being reelected. His hon.
est and able record has made him pop.
ular with everybody, and his vote
next June will be u record.breaker.
~GnA
It's all over but the shouting as far
as Francis d. Connery's campaign for
city Clerk Is concerned. lie will win
In walk. The popular and honest
Alderman from the Twenty.eighth
Ward has the people OF Chicago be. i,
hind him.
Judge Thomas q. Wlndcs has served
the people honestly. ably and fearlessiy
on the bench. and his reelection In
Justly deserved.
Popular Ike Powell will be the next
city Treasurer, and don't you forget
II.
John +. Mct'oorty will make ms hon.
est and able judge ar he made
legislator. Let the Democrats nominate
him. The people will elect him.
Lewis NJ. Jones Ii winner for Al.
derinan In the Thlrty.fourth Ward. lie
enjoys widespread popularity in the
ward. ana his plurality ON election day
will b. the largest ever given candi.
date In that ward.
Alderman Arthur Josettl's reelection
In the Twenty.second Ward II certain.
~
W. ID. Munhall would serve the peo-
pie well on tho Circuit Court bench.
and bis nomination by the Democrats
will be popular one all over Chi.
cag0.
@9A
Isaac n. Powell, the patient. pains.
taking and always polite and accommo-
dating Chief Clerk Of the Nection
Commission has been named for City
Treasurer. lie deserves to be elected.
and undoubtedly viii be, az he IL q
model public Official.
~4
Alderman Arthur w. Fulton will he
returned winner In the Thirteenth
Ward. He has proven true to every
promise given the people and bic p0pu.
larity extends from one end Of the
ward to the other.
~
Tho nomination Of Kickham Seaman
for Judge OF the Circuit Court will be
popular one. His long and clean rec-
ord has made him well known and we'll
liked. ana he will have NO trouble In
being elected next June.
Stockholders Meeting.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13
Almost ConceaIed.

Phosbe-And you really think he
loves you?
Phyllis know 1t. Didn't he pro.
pose ON his knees?
Phoebe---Oh. that's nothing Many
lovers do the same.
Phyllis-Yes. but he proposed while
stripping on my skates. and his knees
were ON the Ice fifteen mlnutsa-Nsw
Orleans Picayune.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

and. BY the way. dear. would you mind
sending up that fancy waistcoat liked
yesterday. Then We really must not
get another thing. or we'll not have
enough money to take no home
pretty things We bought to take back
Jessie called the following dny in the
midst Of packing.
'-rhs bed and every available chair
were strewn with new gowns, coats,
shoes. hats and dainty accessories.
Sam stood hopslessiy saxing at two
haif.alIed trunks, struggling With q
problem that apparently gave his wife
no concern.
"'I'li have to 60 and buy another
trunk he said. and hate like poison
to do It,
"'Oh. Sam. don't DO 10 extravassnt'
said Jessie. Margaret, will lend you
one for your things. won't you, dsari
And. please take oil your stu6 Oh t1s
bed. don't want to mix 1t with mine
"Sam removed q leather. belt, Q
whisk broom and q small frame con.
tanning the picture Of bull dog--which
represented his entire expenditure.
Don't forget your fancy, waistcoat.'
Margaret reminded him.
"'Oh. Sam, know you won't mind.
but didn't get II after ALL said Jessis.
4 saw these lovely silver purses. %
got one for myself and one for Sister
Amy. and I'm going to b real unselnsh
and let you give II TO her. Turning to
10 she added: 'Amy's Just devoted to
Sam and hs always gives her something
really good
"'Where 10 the uew suit you or.
deredr asked Margaret. who had col.
lected Sans scanty wardrobe to pack
In her trunk.
~ decided to get one In Texas said
Sam.
~ don't really belisve you need q
new one. do you. Sam. dsarl" asked
Jessie sweetly. Then to Margaret she
said: You see. Sam II 20 we'll known
At home-evcryb0dy Just loves him
that It doesn't much matter what he
wears
"~l'hen. pray. why 10 II necessary for
you to have 10 many now clothesr
asked Margaret, no longer able to sup.
press her wrath.
"'Why. Margaret. I'm really sur.
priscd! Of course. couldn't 60 home
with my old things. Sam. please tell
her. Why. they wouldn't believe we
had really been to Chicago! And the
girls In our bridge club are 10 dressy.
Oh. did you ever see such lovely sock.
ingw ~ thesei They were only $3.50
q pair. picked out good quality for
prizes. because am pretty sure to
win them. Sam, you sweet thing. you'll
have to finish packing for me. for I'm
Just tired to Death and must take q
nap
"rhere!" ended the laxative Miss
Mention. "Now. what do you think Of
our now Observation-Disclosures Daily
News.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13
HA0LHTS.

Frank u. Connery's candidacy for
City Clerk IL meeting with enthusiasm
all over the city. He will be elected
by a record.breaking majority.
August Peters should be elected Al.
derman in the Twenty.sixth Ward. lie
Is the man for the Office.
~
Isaac n. Powell Is enc Of the most
popular men ever nominated for City
Treasurer In Chicago. He deserves the
votes Of Democrats and Republicans
alike. as he has proven himself to be
a polite, accommodating and honest
public official.
The best citizens Of the Fourteenth
Ward are behind the candidacy Of 10.
seph 4. COnnery for Alderman. lie Ii
a sure winner.
Alderman Arthur JOsettl has served
the people Of the Twenty.second Ward
faithfully In the City Council, and he
deserves TO Ike reelected.
You can't down Edward +. Cutler
ton in the Eleventh Ward. The PEG.
pie Of that ward believe In standing
by man who has faithfully stood
by them.
~e~
benjamin +. Nicholson. the popular
attorney for the West Park BOard.
would prove an easy winner for Judge
of the Circuit Court on the Republican
ticket.
49,
| Francis ID. Connery Is II popular win.
ncr for City Clerk.
I. N. Powell 10 a winner for City
Treasurer. Everybody Is with him.
Theodore BrcntanO will Ike trlum.
phantly reelected Judge Of the Super.
Tor Court. His honest, brilliant and
fearless record has won him the hearty
support II the people Of Chicago, IRE.
spective of politics.
All Indications point to the cleo.
ton Of Joseph Zllllgen to the City
Council In the Fourth Ward. lie Ii
well known ana equally well liked all
over the ward.
Judge Edward O. Brown should be
renomlnated and reelected. He has
nude an honest. able and clean rec.
ord. and should be kept where he H.
Judge Lockwood Honore's splendid
record on the> bench has gained for
him the confidence and high admira.
ton Of the people Of Chicago. and his
election next June In certain.
~a
Alderman Arthur Josetti II one OF
the best representatives the people Of
Chicago have ever had In the city
council and the citizens Of the Twenty.
second ward should see, that he II re-;
elected.
Charles II. collars Ii making win
ming campaign for Alderman In the
Twenty-ffth Ward. He In a man Of
ability with a splendid record to hii
credit. and IL backed by the best PEG
pic OF the ward. irrespective Of poll
ties.
The people OF the Fifteenth Ward
ARE justly proud OF their honest and
hartl.working Alderman. Herman T.
Kruger, and they are going to rc.clect
him by big plurality.
Joseph F. Conncry deserves the sup
port OF the voters Of the Fourteenth
Ward for alderman. lie Ii n man OF
ability and force. aud will prove ar
honest and industrious representative
In the city council.
Judge Edward o. Brown should be
reelected judge Of the Circuit Court
fIe has made splendid record and he
should be rewarded for It.
~
Lewis NJ. Jones IL u winner for Al.
derman In the Thlrty.f0urth Ward
He In popular ana his clean business
and private record Is known to every.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

II 10 Q curious coincidence that Can
ada's greatest railroad man. SiP wal.
lam Van Horne. IL q native Of the
United States. aud that the greatest
railroad builder Of the United States,
James J. Hin. 10 q native Of the Do
mipiOn.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

Every man who believes In fortune
telling. believes In every other form
Of folly.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13
Stockholders' Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
held at the once Of the Company, No. o.
South Je6erS0n street, Chicago H., at ~
o'clock noon. on the 13th day, Of April,
1000, for the purpose Of electing q Board
OF Directors for the ensuing year.
l.. J. DARCiiE. Secretary.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-13

We would al have our sishts Y =
naay ttiau alla't opVNn1n h, w.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-21
NATION STIRRED BY DECISION
One Of Most Important Ever Rend'
cred, Says Wiokersham.
JOHN. D. WILL NOT TALK
Head Of Trust Refuses to Discuss
Effect Of Decree of Court-GOv-
Officials are
Grntined.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. Nov. 20.-"It Is
one Of the most important decisions ever
rendered In this country" declared Attor-
ney General George w. Wickersham. when
apprised here this morning Of the decision
dissolving the Standard OH company.
Mr.. Wickersham had just arrived at the
federal prison here when news was con-
veyed to him by the Associated Press. He
had come from Kansas City to inspect the
prison.
Il am very much gratified at the decision.
Of course" said Mr.. Wickersham But un-
til l have been able to see the full text,
any opinion might express must naturally
be Of a personal nature.
1T is one Of the most important decisions
ever endered in this country.
"A decision of dissolution against a great
corporation like that of the Standard OIL
company Is the utmost that could have
been imposed by law upon a great monop-
oily, which has been the object of the anti
trust legislation"