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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-14
Report of School.

A report of the Klipstine
School in Sub-District No. 16, for
the second month beginning the
End day of Oct. and ending the
9th day Of Oct. 1911:
Pupils enrolled this month;
boys, Is; girls. %; total SO.
Percent of daily attendance;
90; per cent of daily absence, 5.
HONOR ROLL
First List:-Rhoden Richards,
Leo Jackson, Joy Wilson. Rea-
son Klipstine, Dola Wilson, Dor
otay Wilson, Mary Jackson, Coca
Richards, Clara Jackson. Cressie
Richards, Militia Klipstine, Ethel
Martin, Opal Richards, Rosa
Richards, Mercy West.
Second List:---Ernest KIips-
tine, Tell Jackson, Howard Bow
ers, Harold Bowers, Cassie Will
son, Maud Bowers, Iona Bedford,
Bessie Wilson, Togy Wilson.
Those of the first list haven t
missed nor been tardy a day,
those of the second list haven t
missed nor been tardy more than
three days.
They are others that haven t
missed nor been tardy more than
once since they started to school,.
The advanced pupils have
manifested greater interest
this month than they did the
first month, and | hope they will
so cont nue..
HENRY JACKSON,
Teacher.
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power and weight to their more
forcible sisters of the battle class
scout cruisers slender but fast me-
teor like destroyers, green wasps of
the sea; 1.-THE torpedo boats that
seemed spider like in their stealth:
submarines barely visible above the
water lines: and the rank and file
OF auxiliary vessels that serve as
tenders to the feet. There were 80
in all, the original plan of having
102 slips in line being curtailed by
absence of three torpedo boats.
AS if the exhibition of prepared
Less and power pictured in the an
chored armada were not enough 20
of the battleships toward the close
of the day picked up their anchors,
turned in the teeth of the gale and
swept proudly out to sea. Tn @
president watched the passing
pageant in impressing sileuce.
AS the big lighting ships steamed
by they spoke with crashing guns
the last of a long series of salutes.
Most Brilliant Review
The review has been the most
brilliant in the history of the count
ry and with it's conclusion the
great fleet had dispersed, the va
rious ships vending their way to
home stations to await the call of
winter manouvers in southern wat
ers.
There was one fatality during
the day. ustay Frey a
seaman on the battleship New Jers-
ely fell overheard and drowned be-
fore help could be rendered. The
news had not reached the president
that night when he left for hot
Springs, Va. to spend four days De-
fore resuming the rinal stage Of his
long trip to Ohio Kentucky and
Tennessee
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-14
goth Year, Whole No. 1853.

ters in West Virginia are already
accusing members of the State COM
mitee of secretly working for the
defeat of the Republican party last
year. On the other hand 1t is
charged that Stand Patters in West
Virginia and Federal Office holders
would rather see the State go Dem
ocraic and leave former Senator
Scott in control of the Fe leral pat
ronage than to have Republican
administration which might be I'M
friendly to them.
That Charles w. SNisher will be
the Republican nominee for Cover
nor in 1912 is tho opinion expressed
here by Nj. T. Roach, Ct Fayette
county, large coal operator and re-
celver for the Charleston Mail. Il
believe he would make the strong
est candidate the Republicans
could name" said Mr. Roach. This
information follows the recently
made assertion of States Chairman
Sam Mathews that Swisher is the
only candidate and probably will
be nominated. With Matthews and
Roach asserting that there is not
any other candidate it is pretty
strong evidence that Swisher is to
be the machine nominee whether
a primary is held or not
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Grantsville W. Va, Tuesday, November ID 1911

Through his attorney. Mr.. Hattol
expressed a desire Ia be heard, but
Stated that he would be detain eo
until the middle Of December b,
subpoenas as experts in two othe
states.
Interesting testimony was given
today by Professor Frank P
McKibbin. of the engineering de.
partment Of Lehigh University.
Prof McKibben spent four days in
sounding and making examina lions
OF the Austin dam, and he gave 1t
as bis opinion that faulty founda-
ton. faulty construction, faulty
designs and faulty operation Of the
dam CAUSED it to slip from its foun-
dation and break into nine pieces
where it cracked almost year
previous. he submitted samples of
the shsle from the foundation,
which he crumbled in his hand on
the witness stand, and SAID that in
no place was it more than an inch
thick Prof. McKibbin also describ-
ed the formation of planes, or lay
ers in the structure as due to the
improper abhencion Of various
patches of cement caused by failure
to properly treat the adherng sur
face after it had hardened and be-
fore new cement was added
The witness said the dam was
clearly unsafe and had no percentage
OF safety in any comparative cir
cumstances.
Alfred d. Finn department en-.
gineer Of the board of water supply,
of New York city, who is engaged
in designing dams for the new wat
er supply now under construction in
New York State. another expert
witness. Bssides corroborating
Prof. McKIbben. declared the geo.
metric formation OF the country
would indicate to him that there
was Nd good foundation for q
masonry dam.
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Report of School

Report of S chool in Sub District
Number 10 of Lee District
For the Month Beginning
Oct. 2 Ending Oct. p
Pupils enrolled this month, boys
IT. girls IL, total %.
Percent Of daily attendance 80.
Percent of daily absence 10.
HONOR ROLE
Pupils that have been neither
absent nor tardY; Henry Lynch,
Fred Jackson, Terrell Jackson,
Dalton Golf. Alton Mckee, Greta
Robinson, Ella Keith, Ada McCulty,
Bertha McCulty. Dot O'Donnell,
Amber O'donnell. AWE Powell.
A great interest is being manifest
ed by pupils and patrons of school,
We are glad to see the patrons
taking such great interest in the
schools, that is what makes any
school a success.
Bernard V. Elliott, tevcher
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County Directory.

Judge, w. A. Parsons.
Circuit Clerk, &C Starcher,
Deputy, Evere, Starcher
Prosecuting Atty, \. q. Mathews,
Assistant, :. =. Bell.
Sheriff. &. A. Jarvis,
Deputy, J. :. Jarvis.
Assessor, Bob Knotts,
Do,,,,;os George HAYS,
er"''e'' Bol, Mollohan..
Snpt. or Schools, Wheeler Chenoweth.
Com'r Of School Lands, Brtlce Terrell.
County Court 6 G., /. % Iyns5,
Clerk, s. w. McClung,
Donr,;os S. I. Waldo,
Deputies Ira Hardman.
Circuit Court convenes Bird Tuesday in
April. August and November.
County Court meets list. Monday i'm jan
uary, April, July and November.
Commissioners in Chancery, Daniel 4
Stutler, Albert Smith, AiLlR q. Mathews
and Elliott Chenoweth.
Commissioners of Accou It h. w. Hall,
Anoldsburg, and $. +. Wall O. Grantsville
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Austin Dam Never Safe

Ooudersport, Pa. The inquest
into the Austin dam disaster, which
was resumed here today, was a.
gain continued after half q score
Of witnesses had been heard, in
cludeing two experts in engineering
and masonry construction. The
'continuadce was taken Ia accomo-
date +. o. Hstton. Of Wilmington
Del. who designed aud constructed
the m fsted dam for the BsyIesi
pulp and Paper Company at Austin
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-14
Progressive Republicans EncO ur.
aged.
(By George w. Summers)

Washington, The national org
anizatIon of progressive Republicans
have been encouraging the West
Virginia Progressive Republicans in
heir opposition to the primary cleo
ton plan devised by the same old
machine which has so long dominat-
ed the Republican party in Wes''
Virginia. and who's object Is vel
understood to be its own perpetual
ton. In statement issued by the
Progressive Republican headquart-
ers in Washington this assertion is
made:
THE demand for primary be-
came so great in West Virginia a
few weeks ago that the state GER
trail committee could ignore it no
longer A majority of the com
mittee members were standpatters
and were opposed to a primary of
any kind, but in order to throw
sop to the people an agreement
was reached by which primary
would be held. This primary, how
ever, would apply only to state off,
GERS. The commit tee expressly
refused to permit the people to ex-
press their choice for president by
voting for delegates to the national
convention and they likewise refused
to incorporate in the primary plan
an opportunity for the people to
have II direct vote on the United
States Senatorship."
The Washington Times, official
organ of the Progressive Republican
referring to the same condition SAYS.
This has angered the Progress
ives who are convinced that the
primary will be farce unless the
rules are carefully devised and VINO
insist it shall include The Senator
ship, delegates to the national con-
vention and Presidential prefer
ence.
From these extracts it may be
seen that the republican leadess of
West Virginia, the machine mem.
bers Of the state committee, have
not succeeded very we'll in deceiv-
ing the people as for the character
of the primary election they intend
to hold Even at this distance it is
apparent to those who have investi
gated the situation that the purport
Of the calling of the primary cleo
ton was, as stated by the prog
ressiyes. too "throw a sop to the
people" while perpetuating the M
selves in control Of the party ma
chinerl
Strong intimations are made by
Progressives here that West Virgin
ia is expected to go Democratic
unless the demands of the Prog
ressives for a primary OH the matter
of delegates to the national conven-
ton are granted, and the Stand Pat
n "a
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-14
Looking to America

He declared that the treaties was
= step in the right direction: That
the armed camps Of Europe were
looking to the United States to lead
in what might be a great world
movement toward the goal Of peace
but for long time 10 come the
suggestion OF disarmament would
have no force
Today Mr.. Taft let it be known
thSs he would continue to urge up
on congress the necessity Of build
ing at least two great super dread
hoOgbts a year until the Panama
canal is in actual operation. The
Canal he declared would double the
efficiency Of the navy and that from
that time one battleship a year
might suffice TO keep the American
navy in the forefront Of the worlds
military powers
Twenty -Four BalileShlps
Twenty four first class battleships
were in the line grimly gray in the
preparedness for war and with am
unition rooms fairly bursting under
the weight Of milli~ns Of pounds OF
powder, shot, and shell. Sur
rounding this burly column sulle n
IN It's self reliaLce we're armOred
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-14
Continental.

Douglas Jerrold once went to a par
" at which a Mr.. Pepper had as.
sembled all his friends. and. on en-
tering the room. said TO his host. My
dear Mr. Pepper how glad you must
be TO see all your friends musteredl"
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summer, both public and private
into all sorts Of matters with
which Congress is concerned,
/ Get the facts" has been the
slogan of these Democrats. and
every day they are accommodating
information which will be sub
mitted to the House as soon as
i Congress begins its next session.
There is one thing upon which
all the members Of the Demo-
cratic majority of the House of
Representatives are solidly
united. and that is: q determine
ton to see that there is reason
back of every dollar that is to be
appropriated at the coming SEES
sion of Congress. Leaders of the
party are Of the opinion that the
Republican policy Of accepting
the estimates Of the various de-
partment heads, without ques-
ton, has been q tremendously
expressive one to Uncle Sam, and
hereafter, these leaders say, the
public purse is not going to be
opened until the reQuisition Ia
endorsed by facts sufficient to
justify it. In line with this poll
cy Chairman Fitzgerald. Of the
all important appropriations COM
mittee, has been the busiest man
in the United States. during the
past summer, personally investi-
eating the various items which
later on will call for an expendi-
ture of Uncle Sans good money.
Lesson IN Trusts.
The commissioner Of corpora.
tions has been delving into
the history of the tobacco trust.
In 1885, one part Of the trust,
the Duke Sons company, was
worth $3.50, 900. By the mere
process Of joining the trust 1t
swelled to 81, 500, 600 and, later,
was treated to q further dose of
$50, 600, 900 in Securities" and
earns" 10 per cent on that.
And in 25 years the Duke prop
erty, $500 proposition. has
earned" $39. 900, 900 or 10, 500
per cent! How long will the
American public stand for the
game of watered stock. indus
trial monopoly. rising cost of liv-
ing and commercialized politics?
Republicans In Despair.
President Taft's allusion to the
defeat of his party next year
was not at all pleasing to Repub-
lican party leaders. Nothing
discourages a party 80 much as
the defeat, and for q year past
the Republican party has been
facing more representations of
losing the next administration
than any party in power ever re-
ceived. The effect is that the
Republicans have little encour-
agement to work,
BuslneS Hen Against Taft.
Independent business men OF
the middle west and far west are
at the head Of the anti-Taft
movement, saws the Philadel-
phia North American, (Republi
cam These are the men who
understand that the fight against
special privilege and control OF
business and industry by the
Morgan Rockefeller financial
combination of Wall street is q
fl ght for the independence OF
Legitimate business.
VstOes are Remembered
The people of the middle west
greeted President Taft most cor
daily. as became good citizens,
with the mental reservation not
to vote for a second term to the
man who has arbitrarily exer-
cised the veto power against
reasonable reduction of xorbi
tant duties on their clothing anC
other necessaries.
Anefi0 nam Hevee Cafe
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-14

When Congress convenes in
December the Democratic ma
jority in the house will be aide
to take up legislative matters
with more intelligence than any
proceeding Congress has started
its winters labor. The reason
for this Is that various party
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-14

There's nothing so good for a sore throat
as DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Cures it in a
few hours. Relieves any pain in any
part
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-14
Americas Navy

New York Fresh from his cross
coniir emf tour Of ID 900 miles, dur
ing which he received sensational
pledges which seem to indicate the
early ratification OF the treaties Of
peace and arbitration with Great
Britain and France, President
Taft today from the wind swept
bridge Of the historic little cruiser
yacht MRYflower. reviewed the
mIghtiest line Of fighting craft ever
assembled under the American flag.
The president has indicated in all
his speeches in advocacy Of the
treaty of peace that he entertained
no fond delusion, that war by con-
vention could soon be made thing
of the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
SANTA CLAUS PAYS VISIT
TOTHE COMMERCIAL CLUB
Two of Him Kept Busy Distributing
Valuable Gifts to the
Members.

The Christmas spirit was in the air at
the Commercial Club last night. A huge
Christmas tree, brilliantly decorated ana
lighted with many colored electric lights,
was placed in the center of the large re
ception room. Under 1t We're pned
hundreds of presents for the. various
members of the club. These were dis
tributed by two Santa Clauses. each
CARRIED in real Santa Claus style and
wearing the orthodox white whiskers.
The distribution Of the presents was the
occasion of much merriment, and many
Of the presents Just meant for fun" were
good Jokes on the members receiving
them T. Lincoln Townsend and Otto
I.uebkert were the Santa Clauses.
Some of the PRESENTS
Maclyn Arbuckle got an imitation lob
ster. James Strayer some baby dolls, Bert
Gilmore a curling iron, Phelan c. Hawn
a miniature fire engine because his home
was recently visited by fire, Milton f.
Allies a lovely stick Of candy, Samuel j.
Prescott an airship, Thomas Fisher a
little lamp post, Fred 8. Lincoln box or
marbles, E C. Graham very large cigar.
and f. L. Whitford the cutest little COW
that was ever made in Germany. Others
who were given appropriate or inappro-
pirate presents were Meyer Cohen, ]. G..
Jester, Benjamin Woodruff, A. z. Tvs
sowski. Thomas Francis, DR.. William K
King, B. Janney Brown, David. j. Dun
nigan, D. ]. Kaufman, T. Browning
Spence, H. B. Wilson. George 8. Cooper.
Col A E. Randle James r. Polk, 5. Dana
Lincoln, Charles P. Williams, Joseph II.
Crawford, A. c. Moses. Isle 1pscomb,
w. c. johnson. Ralph w. Lee, whose
name was called every two or three min
utes, and a host Of others.
Much of the success or the anair
is due to the committee on enter
tainment, consisting Of Fred 8. Lincoln,
chairman; f. c. Graham, E. L. Townsend
and Arthur G. Moses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
SAYS He HAS RIGHT
PERFORM MARRIAGES
Rev. G. J. S. Hunnicutt Quotes
Bible When Called to the
Witness Stand.

God ordained me. I have been a saved
man for the last twenty-five years" said
Rev. G. ]. S. Hunnicutt to Justice Bar
nard yesterday in defense of his right to
continue to solemnize marriages in the
District under the courts authorization.
The minister stood on the witness
stand instead of sitting, as is customary,
saying he could talk better on his feet.
The witness quoted Scripture at great
length, until Justice Barnard had to tell
him to confine his remarks to the ques-
ton Of his church organization. The
preacher stated no religious form of wor-
ship had been adopted, but that he relied
on the Bible. He disclaimed apostolic
succession. and declared there was no
such thing. On being asked by the court
If he could ordain his successor, the wit
ness responded that he could.
Matter Under Amusement.
United States Attorney Wilson and his
assistant, Samuel Hawken. urged the
court to revoke the license Of Hunnicutt
on the plea that religion had been used
as a cloak for a. money-making scheme.
Justice Barnard took the matter under
Amusement.
According to witnesses yesterday there
were numerous fluctuations in the prices
which it cost brides and groOms to enter
| into a condition Of connubial bliss. One
witness, who testified that the Rev. Mr..
| Hunnicutt married him last June, said
| 1t cost 81 for the ceremony and Sd for a
| certificate, making s. in all.
Had to "Dig" for More.
| Another witness testified he received
| the same return for s., and still another
said when he offered the minister 50
| It was turned down, and he had to dig
| for s. more. Much amusement was af-
| forded the spectators in the crowded
/ courtroom. The charges against
Mr.. Hunnicutt are that he is not a duly
| ordained minister Of the gospel. that he
produced q fraud on the court to secure
| authorization to marry. and that the
presence Of the "cappers' said to be In
his employ in the vicinity Of the court
house was . disgrace to the community.
irrespective Of the commercial phase put
upoI the marriage contract.
| Twenty witnesses were presented by
United States Attorney Wilson and AS
sistant United States Attorney Hawken
all of whom testified they were directed
to the office Of Hunnicutt by strangers;
that the ritual Of either the Methodist
or the Presbyterian Church would be
complied with on request In mos,
was fixed by the clergyman. who. In
turn, is said to have remunerated the
individuals who secured the business
for him.
Il ATTORNEYS j. c. Foster and Lemue
Fugitt represented Mr.. Hunnicutt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Funeral Of Mai. Mosher.

Funeral services for Maj. Theodore
Mosher, u. 8. A.. retired. who died at
his apartment in the Portland Wednesday
morning from the effects of wounds re-
ceived at the battle Of FL Caney. Cuba,
were held at st. Matthew's Church,
Rhode Island avenue. at 1880 o'clock this
morning. Although the funeral was not
strictly military. the body was borne to
Arlington on q caisson. A firing squad
AIRED the parting volley above the grave,
while a bugler sounded taps" for the
departed offlcer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
WASHINGTON COUPLE WEBS.
Mrs. Annie Walters and John Nc.
Ribbon Visit Gretna Green.
Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd. December q. 1911.
Mrs. Annie Walters, aged thirty-seven.
and John McKibbon. aged sixty five. both
Of Washington. were married in Rock
vile yesterday by Rev. s. r. White Of the
Baptist Church at the minister's home.
The bridal couple returned to Washington
Immediately afterward. AS the clerk was
preparing the license the bridegroom
whispered to him that he wanted 1T kept
quiet although he gave no reason for
his desire for secrecy.
A license to marry has been issued here
to Charles c. Cummings and Miss Mar
garet Roberts. both Of Cropley, this
county. ---... -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
FUNERAL OF w. F. DONALDSON.
Services at Home With Burial in
Congressional Cemetery.


The body of Walter f. Donaldson.
who died last Wednesday at George
town University Hospital. following ar
illness Of several months, was buried
this morning in Congressional cemetery
Funeral services were held at the
family residence. 908 Q street north
west. at IL o'clock. Rev. DR.. William
Tayloe Snyder of the Church of the
Incarnation officiating.
The, pallbearers were Edward B.
Quitley. George E. Oller, Theodore N.
Kudd, Garfield Charles. Edward X.
Redmond and Abner II. Ferguson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
TURKEY SUPPLY DECLINES.
But 3,668, 7O8 of the Fowls on Farm:
in Year 1910.

Unless the turkey takes a new lease
on life and American citizens refrain
from eating so many that popular fowl
will be, rare in this country ten years
from now. according to figures sub
mitted by the census bureau today
These figures show that there has been
q great decrease in the number Of tur'
keys in America during the last decade
According to the report of the bureau
there were 6.594.695 turkeys on farms
in the United. States in 1900, and In
1910-only 3,668,708.
The number of ducks decreased with
almost similar speed. In 1900 there
were 4.7S5,85O and In 1910 there were
only 20o552o. The geese have gone
more slowly. In 1900 there were
5,676,7ss, and last year there were
4.431,9SO. Chickens are doing well
however In 1900 there were 233.-
666, 02l, and in 1910 the number had
increased to 2SQ345. 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
CHICKENS AND TURKEYS GONE.
Christmas Dinners for Congress
Heights Citizens Stolen.

Eleven turkeys and thirty-two chickens
intended for Christmas dinners I'm the
homes of residents Of Congress Heights
are missing and the police Of the eleventh
precinct are looking for them.
The fowls are the property Of Ernest
Seaman OF Portland street. Congress
Heights Mr.. Seaman told the police
he left them in his wagon last night in
the rear of his home. When he went to
get them about 4 o'clock this morning
he discovered they had flown" In the
night, despite the fact that all Of them
were dressed"