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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
ana constipation-weakens the whole svs-
TEN. Doan's Regulets (25 cents per box)
correct the liver, tone the stomach, cure
constipation.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05
Scotch Mcdonald, one of Syca-
more's respected gentlemen, was
a business visitor Friday.

Itch ! Itch Itch Scratch Scratch
Scratch The more you scratch ,h, worse
the Itch. Try DOan's Ointment. 1t cures
the piles, eczema, any skin itching. All
druggists sell it.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05
School Reports.

Report of the Cedar Grove school
for the month ending Nov. "a, 1911
is as follows:
No. Of pupils enrolled: Boys II;
girls, 10, Total 81
Percent of daily Attendance:
Boys 80; girls, ST.
The following were neither alb
sent nor tardy
Alva Bell, Rosco Bell.
Guy Nichols, Clyde Wells.
Ethel Wright, Ollie Wright,
Nellie Wright, Alice Haney,
Bessie Nichols, M rtle Wells.
GEORGE HAMILTON.
Teacher
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05
i1dren Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
& q 8 T . RIA

TO feel strong, have good appetite and
DIGESTION sleep soundly and enjoy life, use
Burdock Blood Bitlers, the great system
onic and builder.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05

Harmon Martin, a good citizen
of Big Springs, came over Thurs
day and spent few hours in the
city.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05
Chenoweth sells it for less.

was a business visitor Saturday.
Allie Hardman, of Mt. Zion,
was a business visitor Wednes-
day.
Born Wednesday morning to
Rev. and Mrs. Beal, a fine baby
girl.
Mrs. Hugh Johnson, of above
town, was an early shopper last
week.
Our line of Xmas goods are
now on display. Come and see
them.
G.. l.. Chenoweth.
]. ii. Marshall, of Big Root,
was transacting business in town
Saturday.
James Sickles, Of Clara, was
a business visitor the early part
OF last week.
Special prices on Flour in Dbl
lots at Chenoweths.
j. w. Haddox, one of Leading
Creeks good citizens, was a bus
mess caller last week.
James Doyle went to Spencer
the first of last week to drill an
oil well near that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. French Stump,
of upper Kanawha, were shopp-
ing in town Wednesday.
James Martin, one of Nobe's
good citizens, was looking after
legal matters in town Friday.
Xmas goods at Chenoweths.
Mrs. j. II. Barker, of Nobe,
has been very sick for the past
few days but is now improving.
Nimrod Mckee, a good citizen
of near Arnoldsburg, was trans
acting legal business in town one
day last week.
Andrew Umstead and Kenney
Hunt, two good Democrats of
Hur, were callers at our office
one day last week.
Special low prices on Flour in
bbl lot at Chenoweths.
Attorney A. G. Mathews rep
resented the Grantsville bar at
the recent term of the Gilmer
county circuit court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rene Miller, of
Spencer, were pleasant visitors
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur G. Miller a few days last
week.
Eustace Stump. Ira Hardman
and r. E. Hays went up to Ward
Nright's at the mouth of Laurel,
Wednesday and spent few days
fox chasing and hunting,
Get your Xmas presents at
Cheroweths.
J. Paul Hartman, one of Clay
county's progressive young bust
ness men, was a visitor last
week. While in town he dropp-
in and ordered the Chronicle
sent to his address,
See our line of Xmas toys.
Chenoweth.
Dallas c. Stutler, WHO'S teach
ing a splendid term of school at
Chloe, came in Thursday to cat
turkey with home folks, and in
cidentally to look after other af-
fairs.
s. E. Keith, a good citizen of
Arnoldsburg, was transacting
business here Saturday. While
in town he paid us a call and
ordered the Chronicle for the
benefit of his estimable wife.
Mrs. d. E. Stutler and son
Airing returned from Cox's
Mills, the first of last week,
where they had been called to
the bedside of Mrs. Suffers
sister.
Special price OF Flour in bbl
lots at Chenoweths.
Col. Tom Davis Dead.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05

Cures baby|s Group Wilhe's daily cuts
and bruises, mammals sore throat, grand
mas lameneSs-Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil
the great household remedy.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05

Oral Hathaway, a nice young
man of Sycamore, was a pleas
ant caller Thursday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05

visited friends at this place last
week.
GREY WING
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-12-05

Xmas goods at Chenoweths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
ROOSEVELT WILL NOT BE CANDIDATE Declares Sheldon Treasurer of Republican National
 Committee

New York, December 22,-George R. Sheldon, treasurer of the republican na- tional committee, commenting today upon the publication of correspondence between himself and Theodore Roosevelt, rela- tive to the Hartman campaign eontri- button in 1904. and alluding particularly to his own letter to the colonel said it was written at Colonel Roosevelts request MT. Sheldon took exception to the infer ence that the publication of the corre- spondence at this time indicated that the colonel was a candidate for the 1912 pres idential nomination.
 Colonel Roosevelt has not told me that he is candidate said MT Shel- repeatedly that he is not candidate.
 Colonel Roosevelt and myself were aboard a train together some 10 days ago and this matter came up in a conversa- tion from something in the news. I said: Why was the truth never told about this whole business, so that it could be shut up? Colonel Roosevelt said: Why can't you tell it now% That is all there Is to it."
 MT. Sheldon, questioned as to whether he regarded it as wise to revert at this time to the Hartman contribution incl dent, replied "I thought not. but Colonel Roosevelt asked me to write the letter and I did so. It was purely a matter of friendship on my part, That letter states the whole truth, and ought to stop comment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
REPUBLICANS WILL
 TAKE NO HOLIDAY To Spend Time Trying to Recover Lost Confidence TAFT IS ON THE RUN
Payne Calls Meeting of Republican Members of Committee, Who, With Taft's Advice, Will Lay Plans
 for a Tariff Campaign
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, December 22.-(Special)- Republican leaders in Congress and the President are on the run. Their hasty actions betray the alarm that has over taken them. They will not rest for the holidays in their haste to manufacture a situation that may return to the party some of the support and confidence that is rapidly slipping from them
 Mr Payne, minority leader on the ways and means committee, today called a meeting of the Republican members of the committee, and, with the advice and help of the President and other leaders of the party, set about laying plans for d tariff campaign that is designed to rob they now have.
 The haste and alarm of the republicans are so apparent that the purpose will not be mistaken by the people. The effort of the discredited republicans to take the lead in tariff reform at this late day, after they have been crowded to the wall by the democrats, is looked upon with hilarious amusement by those in Washington who watch the game closely.
 The republicans propose to stand pat on the principle of protection and will go before the people with the usual plea for prosperity, stable wages and full din ner pail That the move of the minority republicans is purely political is more than evident It is admitted the move is intended to be used as whip over the majority and to blind the people, if possible, as to the real purposes of the democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Hopes Yuan Will Yield

Shanghai, December 22.-Tang Shao Nj. who is representing Premier Yuan Shi Raj and the imperial government . at the peace conference between the imperial and revolutionary delegates, now being held here. authorizes the As sociated Press to say that he still hopes that Primier Yuan Shi Kai will agree With his views and accept the republic as the only means of securing peace.
 Tang Shao Vi said that Premier Yuan Shi Kai, up to 6 o'clock. had not com municated with him his decision to re pudiate suggestion of q republic. Tang Shao VI does not believe that Yuan Shao Ri will decide against the sug- Ngested republic after he had thorough 1y digested Tang Shao Yi's report giv- ing his positive views of the sitna- tion.
 Washington December 22.-Chang Vi Tang. Chinese minister to Wash ington, returned last night from Mex ico, where he succeeded in settling the claims against Mexico arising from the Torron massacre,
 MT Chang Is without advices as to when he will be relieved here by the new minister. Alfred Sze. whose ap- pointment as minister to this country was recently confirmed. The new min ister wrote under date of November 30 to officials in the legation here that he had no idea when he would leave for the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
NEARLY FIFTY ARE
 INJURED IN WRECK Texas and. Pacific Trains
 Collided Yesterday
SWITCH LEFT OPEN
Several Coaches Are Split and Bent. Both Engines Nearly Demolished. Most Passengers Able to
 Continue Journey

Texarkana, Ark, December 22.-Nearly 50 persons are injured In a wreck on the Texas and Pacific railroad at Kildare south of here, today before daybreak. Passenger trains No. and 104 were in col lision head OH.
 Fireman Brooks of the passenger train on the sidetrack was perhaps fatally injured The only other serious injury was that received by woman passenger, who thus far has concealed her identity. Railroad officials reported that but 12 passengers needed medical attention, all though many were slightly injured. All the passengers continued on their jour ney The night porter who caused the wreck has fled Two trains were to have passed the train on the siding After No. passed sthe siding the porter threw the switch and signalled the engineer of No. 104 to start up.
 Speeding along the. engine of No. 104 dashed into the waiting southbound train. Both engines were. nearly demolished. Several coaches were split and bent. Engineer Hanson and Fireman Brenka of No. 104 jumped, Brenka being injured about the neck.
 The wreck happened according to re- ports reaching here when the southbound train took a siding to wait for the north bound to flag. The fiagman made mis- take in setting the switch and threw it before the other train passed. The reT suit was that the train plunged into -he siding
 It is reported the fatal injuries to the cargo Of life was confined to the train crew. The southbound train is known as the Mexican limited from Fl Paso to St. Louis. Kildare is about S5 miles south of here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
FORTY-ONE INJURED IN SEAbOARD WRECK

Atlanta, December 22.-Forty -one per sons were injured last night in the wreck of train No. S3 of the Seaboard Air Line near Gloucester. Wires to the scene were torn down, and it was not until this morn ing that the accident became known. No one will die according to railroad of ficials Gloucester is p miles northeast of Atlanta.
 The train left at S:35 o'clock for Wash ington. It was going at high speed when near Gloucester station It struck q broken rail The engine and several cars went oyer safely but d Pullman sleeper and one first class passenger car left the roadbed and went into ditch.
 The injured were in these two cars Their hurts consist of cuts and bruises If there had been more serious consequences the railroad would have had difficulty in caring for the victims as the surround ing country is sparsely settled, and few if any doctors at hand. Most of the in jured live in Georgia and the state of Carolina.
 The wrecked train originated in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
EXAMINE WITNESS
 IN DYNAMITE CASE

Indianapolis, December 22.-Widening the scope of it's inquiry into the alleged country wide dynamiting conspiracy, the federal grand jury examined it's first wit ness from the Pacific coast, Charles C.. Riser of Los Angeles, today, before 1t ad journed to January 8. Other witnesses from Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as from New York and Boston, are to be heard, 1t is understood, when the grand jury resumes it's session.
 The federal authorities are believed now to be ready to attempt to verify documen- tary evidence by the testimony of wit nesses supposed to have knowledge of the movements of men alleged to have been associatd with ]. B. and J. J. McNamara and Ortie F. McManigal in their confessed depredations. More than 100 witnesses it is said, will be called before the grand jury during January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23

of the questions raised in this case were considered at length in that re- port.
 "rhe Garfield report admitted that the packing industry as conducted en- ables the farmer to get a high price for his cattle and allows the consumer to get his meat at lower price than if he was obliged to rely on local butchers"
 MT Payne read from the Garfield report in support of his contention that the National Packing company had never been used by the packers to control prices. He said the earnings of that corporation have never exceed ed 10.7 per cent on it's capital stocks and its profits on sales had never ex- ceeded 1.97 per cent.
 Attorney John $. Miller, represent ing the Armour interests, concluded the opening statements of counsel for the defense He said meat prices were regulated by the natural law of supply and demand and ridiculed the sugges- tion that the indicted packers had the power to control the meat business of the country even If they so desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
FIVE PULLMAN CARS ARE OVERTURNED

Charlotte, N. C., December 22-Wrecking crews of three divisions of the Southern railway are working this morning at Kings mountain, S5 miles south of Char lotte In an effort to clear the tracks to permit the resumption of traffic on the Southerns main line after the wrecking of the Washington and Southwestern Eim- tied train running from New Orleans to New York It is said in railway circles here that traffic will be blocked until late today. Not person received any injuries. although five Pullman cars overturned on an embanlSment. Steel construction of the cars is said to be responsible for the safety of the passengers. Trains on the main line are being toured from Green yille, S. C., by way of Columbia to this pln
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
K|MMEL MAY HAVE
 MET DEATH IN MINE
Attorneys Trying to Prove Man of Mystery Was
 Murdered in 1896

St Louis, December 22-Attorneys for the New York Life Insurance com pany examined into one of the details of the remarkable story of John B.. Swinney, by whose testimony other at torneys are trying to show that John Kimmel, the Miles,, Mich, man of mys- tery, was murdered in an ore mine while on search for buried gold in August, 1896. Swinney, a ranchman of Naravisa, N. M., who says he killed the man who killed Kimmel, told in his deposition how he and his com rades dug up two half gallon glass other 104 $20 gold pieces-a total of $4O00. John F. Green, one of the in- surance company's lawyers, brought half gallon glass fruit jar, took 1t to bank and emptied 200 double eagles into the jar They filled it hardly one third full.
 Swinney told of a pact of silence between himself and the late R. M. Snyder of Kansas City to keep the cir cumstances of Kimmel's death a secret. He and Snyder agreed, he said, to tell no one of the hunt for gold in which they, Kimmel and J. A. Johnson, en- gagged; or the murder or klmmel Dy ohnson, and the staying of Johnson.
 The deposition of Swinney Is being taken in the case of the receiver or the First National bank of Niles, Mich, against the insurance company for 5000 insurance on Kimmefs life.
 A man supposed to be A. J. White, recently released from Auburn prison, New York, and now in the Wabash hospital in Peru, Ind, recovering from IL. ,t,tr l. t<. r..~,. though relatives of Kimmel deny his claim. Policies for $25,000 life insur- ance held by Kimmels sister depend on the outcome of the case.
 Swnney today identified Bertillion photograph of White as that of man who was in the Missouri pepitentiary at the time the witness was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Believcd premier will not turn traitor. Persia ;iccedes to Russian demands.
 Treaties not subject to dumas ap-
 proval
 Emilio dies suddenly.
 Thsee railroad wrecks. 2-Mrs. Tarplee makes statement.
 Four sente need to island 3-Holday trade very good.
 Dr. Rhott Goode dead. 4-Editoilal comment. 5--I.ane explains phone compromise. Election January 29
 Watterson arrives at noon
 Pickpockets at work. 6-Hogan wins over Battling Nelson. 7--Social
 Christmas chat with Miss Clayton. Stake Shore may be consolidated. Wright I-orimer suicides. i1--Marketss 12--M Messenger to join Barons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
NOVELIST Is FOUND DEAD IN APARTMENT Margaret Potter Takes an Overdose of Morphine
 By Mistake


 Chicago, December 22.-Margaret' Hor- ton Potter, novelist was found dead to- day in her apartments from an overdose of morphine, which the coroners jury found was accidentally taken. Testimony at the inquest was that she had long been addicted to the use of drugs, and few months ago was permitted to leave a sanitorium, to which she had been committed. She complained of illness two days ago. and her friends believe that the drug was taken by her in affort to relieve her sufferings.
 For many years she had been prominent in literary circles, and her novels were popularly supposed to reveal things styled phases of society life in Chicago. In 1902 she was married to John D. Black, and was divorced by him in 1910, shortly be- fore she was sent to the santorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
EMILIO ESTRADA
 DIES SUDDENLY President of Ecuador Suc- cumbs in Guayaquil
ILL. SEVERAL MONTHS
Went to Quito in Early Fall to Re- cuperate, Leaving After an Att tempt Had Been Made to
 Assassinate Him

Guayaqui1. Ecuador. December D. Emilio Estrada, president of the repub- lie of Ecuador, died here suddenly at midnight He was elected to office Jan uary II, 1911, and was inaugurated Sep tember | He was taken seriously III on September IS and went to Quito to re- cuperate. During his sojourn there a plot to assassinate him was discovered and several conspirators were arrested. Instead of benehting by his stay at Quito, the president returned to Guay- aquil November 2S in a serious condition and Francisco Andrado Maria, president of the chamber of deputies, assumed tenn porary charge of the executive office.
 President Estrada was 60 years old and though he had been i'll for several months he felt better on Thursday and spent the entire day attending to official matters. At midnight he suffered relapse and suddenly expired, the cause of death be- 1g a complication of diseases affecting
 E. 'eart and kidneys. Funeral was held this afternoon Many Attend Funeral
 se government officials, the for eig. asuls, officers of the army and la crowd of citizens attended the fune
 Guayaquil is quiet. No news has been received from Quito.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Yields Before Threats

London, December o2.-The Persian legation here announced at noon to- day that Persia had acceded to the Russian demands
 The British foreign office shortly after noon received official confirmation from the British minister at Teheran that Per- sia had yielded before the Russian threats and had granted all the demands con tained in the Russian ultimatum of No- vember 29. These included the dismissal of w. Morgan Shuster, American secre- tary-treasurer since June last.
 It is believed in official circles that Russia's demands that the appointment of foreign advisers to the Persian gov ernment should thereafter be subject to Russian and British approval has been found, with some slight notifications. agreeable to both parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
CRIMINAL CHARGE
 IS WITHDRAWN

Paris. December 22.-The criminal charge brought against Professor Langevin by his wife, in which he was accused of har- boring woman, was withdrawn today on motion of the lawyer for Madame Langevin. Maitre Coudry explained that Madame Langevin was completely satis- fled with the decision of the divorce court granting ner a separation from her hus- band and the custody of her four chill dren The name of Madame Curie. which. it was alleged, was included in the charge. was not brought up in the proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Apprehension Felt

Washington, December 22.--While the initiation today of retaliatory measures by Russian legislation are viewed with apprehension as being likely to develop i'll feeling between the two countries the good temper shown by the Russian foreign office in diplomatic exchanges leads the state department officials to more than hope their efforts to secure a new treaty will be successful.
 Russia has taken no formal notice of this country's suggestion that a new treaty be concluded. though if Congress and the duma do not assume obstructive attitudes. 1t is felt a new agreement may be effected before the present one expires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
He Will Resign If Republi- can Government Plan
 Wins
TANG AND YUAN
 CANNOT AGREE
Chinese Premier Steadily Replacing Anti-Manchu Officials With Men Loyal to Himself-Peace
 Conference Hopeless

Picking, December 22.--Yuan Shi Kai the premier. evidently still remains steadfast in his decision not to accept a republican form of government for China as the price of peace within the empire. Members of the premiers en- tourage reiterated today that Yuan never will advise the abdication Of the Emperor, and thereby become traitor. They say that if the formation of a republic is unavoidable he will resign as prime minister. Fs
 It has been suspected that Tang Shoa Yi, the representative of Yuan, and the imperial government at the Shanghai peace conference and Yuan were play ing a prearranged game with the inten- ton gradually to shear the Manchus or power and thereby prevent Manehu rising in Picking, but the fact that Tang has teiegraphed friends here ask ing them to endeavor to persuade Yuan of the necessity to accept a republic seemingly indicates that Tang and the premier are not in accord
 After many conferences prior to his departure for Shanghai, Tang evidently believed that Yuan had been won over 10 the republican side. while on the other hand, Yuan thought Tang had been brought around to see the necessity for the continuance of the monarchy. Mem bers of Yuan's entourage declare in these beliefs each was self deceived.
 Agreement Possible
 Though no member of the foreign legations will venture a prediction on the outcome of the situation, there Is feeling that an agreement is possible between Yuan and a number of the rebel provinces, perhaps not inn mediately but after several renewed armistices. Yuan, it is thought, may offer the last concession possible, namely, the retirement of the empress dowager and the appointment or Chinese regency to effect peace.
 The premier has steadily been replacing officials and army officers through the northern provinces with trusted men, loyal to himself. He believes he could regain and retain ma iy of the rebel prov inces if money were ,btainable. A guar tet of bankers is willing to support hlhi' but up to now tine legations have dis- agreed regarding a loan. The British lesa- tion desires the monarchy continued, but it is receiving serious protests from pusi- ness interests in the south which dread a boycott of their goods. The American legation and also that of Japan advocate supporting Yuan Shi Kai financially.
 Should definite breach come with an imperial government in the north and d republic in the south, Yuan possibly could obtain money, though in fear of boycott by the republican provinces. the legations have stated that all loans must be TOT the peaceful administration of the country only The government is continuing It's so called patriotic loans, which are more or less enforced from the princes and high officials