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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
Virginia Debt Case.
As Seen by the Grafton Leader.


decision in the Virginia debt suit
and the verdict is over S7,0OO,OOC
against West Virginia, with the in.
terest to be decided later on, which
in all probability will bring the
amount up to $26.O0O,O0O or more
When the Democratic press called
attention to this gigantic scheme tc
saddle this debt upon the taxpayers
OF West Virginia, the Republican
State machine newspaper organs
shouted in union that it was ga
Democratic Lie" In LAUNDERING
tones, the organs declared that
"West Virginia will never have to
pay one cent of the debt " In the
most fulsome and eulogistic langu-
age, the organ told how the men at
the head of the Republican machine
were the guardian angels of the
peoples rights. AS emphatic as
cold type could convey it, the or
gsns declared when the suit was
decided West Virginia would get a
verdict against Virginia. 1t is esti-
mated that something like $3.50, 600
of the peoples money has bee n
spent in defending the suit. Now
that the suit has been decided, and
the taxpayers of West Virginia will
have TO pay it, there is no further
room for argument. The Repubh-
can machine is responsible for sad
Cling this debt upon us. Let us
hope that the Republican taxpayers
are not sorry for the part they have
played in the last election in helping
to rid the state of the Republican
machine.
Those who will turn to the files
of the Leader, when it began tc de-
nounce the Dawson tax laws, will
find that it was a true prophet. 1t
told the people then that the change
IN the tax laws was for the purpose
of taxing everything from the era
die to the grave when the Virginia
debt was saddled upon the taxpay
ers Of West Virginia. The Repub-
lican machine organs replied TO this
by saying that this was "anot err
Democrrtic campaign lie" and that
the enactment Of the new tax laws
was to "catch the corpoi atoms" and
those who opposed them were "cor-
poratIon hirelingsl" 1t is regret
table to say that many we'll meaning
Republicans believe this and contin
ued to support ti3e machine candi-
dates. There were many Republi-
cans, however, who were not de-
ceived by the Dawson tax laws.
They readily discerned the motive,
They knew the men at the head Of
the machine were no friends Of the
plain people, but the emissaiies OF
corporate wealth
This machine was in evidence dur
ing the recent session OF the Logis-
lature 1t was tho machine that
copcocted the scheme for the fifteen
Republican senators to flee to tho
state Of Ohio and remain there fol
fifteen days at cost of thousands
OF dollars to the taxpayers of West
Virginia. The organs of the ma.
chine arc now trying to justify tn,
absence Of those senators bv car
ping on tie small amount Of worl
accomplished by the Legislature
But the taxpayer know who was NJ
fault and where to place the blame
The organs can now devote thoh
valuable space ir explaining the Yir
giDia debt authorization Leader
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Lessick,
who have resided at Big Springs
for several years, left recently
for Lincoln county, where Mr..
Lessick will work in the oil fields.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
LOCALS AND SoNALS

Miles Stump, of Big Springs,
was here Saturday.
VIM. Plant was a business call
er Saturday. His health is i'm
proving.
Lloyd StempIe, prominent
school teacher of Mt. Zion, was
here Saturday.
P. P. Bell, storekeeper and
good farmer from Henrietta, was
here Saturday.
Billie Burrows, of Philips run,
was attending to some business
here Saturday.
Alva Johnson, Of Bull river,
was in town Saturday, attending
to business matters.
John Davis, of Cabot's foctory,
had the misfortune to break his
ankle badly during the last week
Russell Umstead, son of w. o.
Umstead of Mt. Zion, spent Sat-
urday in our furnishing little
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Bennett,
of Hattie, were among the many
shoppers that W ere in town Sat-
urday.
Mr.. Ward Wright and son
Lloyd, Of Mussle Shoals, were
Grantsville business callers Sat-
urday.
Tip" Campbell, Everett
Burns and l.. ]. Morris, all good
citizens from Enon, were
here Saturday.
Mr.. White, Supt. for the Lou
ther Oil Co., at Ayers, was in
terViewing our business people
here Saturday.
Dock" Rafferty,, timberman
and teamster, was at this place
Saturday, circulating among the
many business callers.
Don't fail to see our $500
rockers $500 bedsprings $500
bedsteads and II ct mating.
M. H. Hartman.
Miss Florence Marshall was
visiting in town Saturday. Her
school was finished last week.
which she taught with high
honors.
We are under obligations to
Dudley Lutz, photographer.
Dudley is doing lots of work
with his camera, and his work
pleases even the most fastidious.
Rev. Whit Stump arrived Sat
urday in time to conduct the
services at the Baptist church in
the evening. He delivered very
able sermons Saturday and Sun
day.
You will find the latest and
best line of wall paper, lace cur
tains, mating, carpets, window
blinds, rugs, and furniture at
Hardmans.
Mr.. Granville Reed, of Dodrill,
was in town Friday. He is now
the owner of a fine horse, which
he says can't be beaten for size,
style and action in Calhoun coun-
ty.
Mrs. Ellen Kelley has slightly
improved from the injuries she
recently received from falling
down a flight Of stairs. Her
ankle was badly bruised, and it
will be some time before she will
be able to use it.
Branchland w. Va.
March, 20 1911
Mr.. r. T.. Hays,
Grantsyilie w. Va.
Please find check for $500. |
send you this amount as ] do not
know how much we owe on pa
per. Hoping this finds you all
enjoying good health. ] remain
very sincerely
NJ
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
Uniform Examina ton.

The First Uniform Examina-
ton will be held Thursday and
Friday April 6 and Z 1911, at Ar
noldsburg, w. Va.
G.. j. Gamer,
Co. Supt.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
Oil Struck On Bells Run.

The Hope Natural Gas Co.'S
well on Bells Run came in Mon
day, in the Berea grit good for
sixty-five barrels natural. This
opens up new field and is Gre
ating quite a stir in oil circles.
This well is believed to indicate
the connection between the Vel
low creek and Rowels run field.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28


Mrs. Doud Stump for favors.
Howard Trippett, landlord of
Brooksville. was here Saturday.
Bill Stump, of Palestine was
here Monday on a business er-
rand.
Iron bedsteads for $500 at
Hardmans.
Archie Burrows, good farmer
and Democrat of Pleasant Hill.
was here Saturday.
Peter Greathouse, of the Big
Bend vacinity, was here Satur-
day buying supplies.
Watt Stump has been off duty
from Smith & Huffman's livery
stable, fora few days.
Mating, mating rugs, ingram,
brussels and velvet rugs 9 X IL
IL IA at Hardmans.
Miss Bessie Williams was a
very valuable assistant in Want
& Barr's store last Week.
Ed Bennett, If Laurel, was
here Saturday. to attend the law
suit of the state VS. Sidwell.
Gale Peninger, from the rooter
end of Hog Knob, was here Sat
urday, looking after his interests.
Mattings at Hardmans for lie
per yd.
R. P. Mollohan and r. l.. Ham
ilton were on a business trip to
the West Fork country during
the past week.
We are informed that DR.. +. L.
Wright will move from Brooks
vile, to Smithville in the near
future.
Time to begin to think about
your Spring suit. Let Want &
Barr fit you out with q CRITER-
ION make.
Miss Minnie Elliott, clerk in
NJ. H. Hardman's store. attends
to her duties with pleasing salts
faction to their many customers.
Communications from Index
and Mud Fork received too late
for publication in this issue.
Get your communications in
earlier.
Bob Burman drove a 250-horse-
power French automobile a mile
in % 40 second on the Atlantic
Pablo Beach, in Florida. He
took half a mile for the start.
Mrs. Bud Johnson and daugh-
ter Miss Clara, attended church
at this place Saturday evening.
Miss Clara has almost recovered
from her recent spell of sickness.
Best price paid for eggs and
butter at Hardmans.
With Standard Oil stock selling
at 500 for each 500 share,
"Jawn D." is not likely to be an
applicant at the home for the
aged and friendless before April
first.
An announcement that the son
of the richest woman in the
world wanted to get married,
brought him 200 proposals a
week. But, of course, none of
those girls would marry for mon
ey.
Before buying will pay you to
/ see our stock of furniture
Ira Hardman.
Granville Rice, who for the
past year or more has been act
ing as stenographer in Mathews
& Bells office at this place, has
resigned his position, and will
attend the Mountain State Bust
ness College at Parkersburg.
G. II. RAIDER, a fine young
fellow from Brooksville, was a
caller at our office while attend
ing to some business here Satur-
day. He informs us that Geo.
Basnett, who recently had mis-
eye removed. is improving nicely.
Hardmans 1Oct counter is a
wonder.
81 Co., G. A. c.,
Ia TTIo1.1o,. XIT.oL, .....t 49,.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
SHOES.

Here is where we take the
cake" A nicer ncater, more
stylish line Of Shoes and Oxfords
is not to be found in the County
than we are showing this spring.
Every shoe is guaranteed to be
solid leather. The record Of
Star Brand Shoes" stand for
themselves. Ask your neighbor
what he thinks about them. and
every time it will be Star Brand
Shoes Are Better"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
rantsville w. Va, Tuesday, Mar. 90, 1911
For bargains see Hardmans 1Oc

For bargains see Hardmans 1Oc
counter.
About 100000 damage was
caused by fire, which threatened
to destroy the business section of
Staunton, Va, Tuesday.
The proposed Federal income
tax amendment must be ratified
by nine more States before it can
become part of the Ct Institution
of the United States. The mat
ter is now pending in seven Leg
iSlatures.
The best line of ladies waists,
skirts, hats and etc at Hardmans.
We call attention to the dis
play advertisement of G.. l..
Chenoweth in this issue. His
spring line of goods is a dandy
and his store is very neatly ar
ranged. He has gained the
name of being the man who
Sells it for less"
Lace curtains and wall paper
at Hardmans.
The case Of the state against
Henry Sidwell, which was to be
tried here Saturday, was contin-
ued for two weeks. Much inter-
est is being taken in this case as
Mr.. Sidwell, who is a very promi-
nent citizen Of his community, is
charged with stealing two wal
nut logs from Elijah Ash. Mr..
Sidwells friends feel sure Of his
release, as it is said that he
bought and paid for the log from
another gentleman.
A fine line of SC gingham and
calico at Hardmans.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28

81 Co., G. A. c.,
TT. FlaQler, Washington.
March 10. 1911,
Editor Chronicle,
Grantsville. w. Va.
Please find enclosed one dollar
for the Chronicle one more year
] could not get a long without it.
Wishing you well / am,
yours truly,
Walter w. Evans.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
Wanted: g 5-9 Casing,

for use in the Yellow Creek Oil
Field. Parties having second hand
6 SIS casing for sale in or near the
Yellow Creek field write with p,ice
location and full particulars to God
frey L Cabot, $40, Old South
Building, Boston, Mass
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28

/ Our full Line Of Spring Goods have arriv-S
lied, and we are showing the most extensive
Line that we have ever been able to show
Ito the Public.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
Branchland w. Va.
March, 20 1911

Mr. r. r. Hays,
Grantsyille w. Va.
Please find check for $500. |
send you this amount as / do not
know how much we owe on pa
per- Hoping this finds you all
enjoying good health ] remain
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
Spring GOODS.

in O Price
- - are showing all the newest and best and
IN than Ne sell lin
g much larger line than ever before Come
andP -
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28

DIR. Bells PineTar Honey is the best
known remedy. Do not cXpcrimcnt-get
the genuine DR. Bells Pine Tar Honey.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-03-28
MILLINERY.
SPECIALS.

LenOX Soap, z for 25 cts.
Rice 3 IL cents a pound.
Dress Bingham, 6 1-2 cents
a yard. Mems Is cent sox
10cts; Mems so cent work
shirt, 40 cents.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
PREPARING FOR
NJ NAMARA TRIAL
CLARENCE DARRoW. OF cHIcA-
GO, TO BE CHIEF COUNSEL
FOR DEFENDANTS.
Detective Burns Expected to Be
Present Before Pleas Are En-
tered on June 1.

Los Angeles, Calf, May 20. Prep
aration in court of evidence in the
cases of John j Mcnamara secretary
Of the international Association of
Bridge and Constructrual Iron work
ers' and his brother James b. Nc
Namara, are being perfected quietly
by both the prosecution and defense
The prosecution expects to be re-
nforced soon by the arrival of w. j,
Burns, the detective whose operations
resulted in the arrest of the two men
and the defense expects that Clarence
Darrow, the Chicago attorney, will
reach this city in few days to be
come leading counsel for the accused
brothers.
The prisoners are visited only by
their attorneys and few labor unlor
leaders.
No legal step is expected until June
| /, the time Of the McNamaras to en-
ter their plea.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21

method Of establishing peace Fran
cisco Madero, Jr., said to an Asso-
ciated Press representative tonight he
d not see how any peace agreement
could be signed or even proclama
ton of peace issued till after Senior
De La Barra becomes the provisional
president.
1T will be necessary to prolong the
armistiee,' he aid, and we may do
this tomorrow. making the period fif-
teen days. After Senor De La Barra
becomes president ! shall go to Mex
leo City and arrange with him about
peace. 1 shall then probably issue -
proclamation or manifest announcing
peace through Mexico"
Senior Madero said that while this
was his plan tonight, he would con
fer with Or. Gomez tomorrow. 1t is
believed the question will then be
definitely decided.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
DEPORTATION
OF MUTINEERS
BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ASKS Ex-
PLANTATION or DEPARTURE
OF 700 MEN.
Fear Of Further Naval Outbreaks
Causes Government to Adopt
Strenuous Measures.

Rio Janeiro. May 20. The Rio
Janeiro newspapers publish story
alleging the deportation from Brazil
by order of the government of 700
men, including mutineers and crimI-
nails on board the Lloyd Brazilero
steamer Satellite.
As result OF the disclosures.
Barbosa Lima, d member of the oppo
sition today asked for an explano.
ton In the Chamber of Deputies and
the brother of President Fonseca.
leader of the government promised
that the president would make full
explanation later.
According to the published story,
the Satellite left RIO Janeiro Decem-
Der 26 last with the 200 men condemn
ed to deportation. A mutiny occurred
on Jan. l. This was quelled and II
men were sentenced to be shot. Nine
were shot and three jumped over
board. Several of the men escaped
and the others were landed at Porto
Antonio. the terminal of the Madeira
Mamore railroad, on the Madecia river
a tributary of the Amazon.
Within the last seven months there
have been two revolts in Brazil--one
in the navy and the other in the naval
barrasks on Corbas Island, near Rio
Janeiro. Recently there have been
fears of further outbreaks among
naval men and 1t is possible that the
Brazilian government in reporting the
mutiaeers is taking measure TO pre-
vent further reyolts.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
Cumberland Presbyterians

Evansville, Ind, May 2O.-After a
day devoted to hearing reports from
missionary fields, the general assem-
bly, of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church tonight discussed the progress
of the educational campaign OF the
church at home. The Rev. ]. II. Hud-
gins of Nashville, Tenn, led the dis
cussson. 1t was announced that prob
ably all the business of the assembly
shall have been cleared away by next
Tuesday.
Dedication of the Jefferson Avenue
Cumberland Presbyterian church in
this city will occupy the attention OF
the assembly tomorrow. The Rev. ].
w. Sewinble of Union City, Tenn,
will preside and an effort will be
made to lift the debt of the new
church built at cost Of $50 600.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
Southern Baptist Convention

Jacksonville. Fla, May 20 "A step
toward the establishment of better
relations between the northern and
southern branches Of the Baptist
church WIS taken at The afternoon
session of the Southern Baptist con
vention today when a committee OF
six headed by Joshua Levering. OF
Maryland, was named to confer with
a similar committee from the north
ern church. The other members oil
the committee are t. r. Muddins.
Kentucky Carter Helm Jones, Ok
lahoma; Lansing Burrows, Georgia;
G. D. Taylor and w. II. Smith, vir.
ginia
A committee also was appointed to
confer with the Worlds Baptist Al.
lance to secure the cooperation OF
different Baptist Mission bodies in a
combined effort for the Christianiza
tion of the world The members are
e. T. Mullins. chairman, and J N.
Prestridge, Kentuck; f. C. McCon.
nell. Texas; G. w. Mcdaniel Virginia
and c. W. Daniel. GEORGIA.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
FIND wELLkiAN's DIRELEcT
Steamer Passes Wreck of Supposed
America" DirigIble.

Queenstown. MAY 90 The White
Star lines Celtic which arrived here
today from New York, reports having
passed he supposed remains Of an
airship yesterday In latiture 40. 81
longitude 25.10. This was estimated
to be 61S miles west of Fastnet.
The only airship not reasonably ac-
counted for is the didigible America,
which Walter Welman and the five
members of his crew abandoned last
October on their attmep'ted flight
across the Atlantic. Wellman, and his
five men were picked up $50 miles
east of Cape Hatteras by the steamer
Trent.
A Gulfport, Mississippi dispatch
December II. stated that the officers
OF the Russian steamer Beros were Of
the opinion that they sighted the re
mains of the wYellman airship east 0.
the Bahama Islands. The described
the object as long floating shape
high in the center and dropping Of
at the ends.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
Presbyter an General Assembly

Atlantic City. n. j.. May 20.-The
Presbyterian General Assembly at its
session this afternoon adopted the
report and recommendation of the
executive mommittee consolidating the
board OF home missions. the board OF
church and board of missions for
freedmen into one body.
The consolidation will reduce the
membership of the boards from sixty
eight 10 thirty.
| The assembly defeated motion to
unite the board OF education with
te college board.
The judicial commission which has
decided to entertain in the papers
northumberland, Pa. who is accused q
lin the case of William D. Grant Of
lheresy, will take mp the case for tria
lnext Monday.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
PLEAD FOR
Admission
ARIZONA DELEGATE BEGs HOUSE
TO ADMIT HIS TERRITORY
TO STATEHOOD.
Representative Olmstead Gives I'm
petus to Presidential Boom for
Speaker Champ Clark in
Speech

Washington. May Pol am here
,oday begging republicans aud drmo-
chats alike to let Arizona into the
union and to do II now" said Dele
gate Ralph Cameron, Of Arizona in
todays debate in the house on the
statehood resolution.
Mr. Cameron said he had warned
the people Of Arizona against the in
corporation in their constitution OF
features that would meet the disap-
proyal Of the president, such as the
recall OF judges. He recommends the
plan proposed by the republican mem
bers OF the committee on territories
which provides for the Immediate ap-
proval of New Mexico's constitution
and the submission TO the people or
Arizona Of the question Of striking
out the recall feature.
Representative Olmstead Of Pennsyl
sanla. republican. who took similar
position today. gave new impetus to
the Clark Presidential boom Mr.. Clm-
stead referred to newspaper report
that three quarters of the tiriiierrniiv
members of tho house favored Cow
arnor Woodrow Wilson for the presi-
dency.
II don't agree With that. said Mr..
0lmstead. = believe that four fifths
Of you on that side favor the nomi-
nation of the speaker Of the house.
Champ Clark. But I believe that II
We are to have denocrotic president
next time, which God forbid four
fifths of the members on this side OF
the house would rather see Champ
Clark occupy that high position.
If you wanted to join in The ap-
plause' said Mr.. Graham, Of Illinois.
eyou should have left out the God for
bid. :"
Representative Graham said he did
not favor the recall Of judges, but II
a state wanted II, II was emitted to
act on its own judgment.
If Arizona wants the recall It's
none OF our business he declared.
Opposition to the democrats state
hood plan was voiced by Represen.
tatlve Dupre Of Louisiana
Republican Leader Mann contend
ID It -iad been the purpose Of the
makers Of the federal constitution to
admit all states upon An eassa! feet
ng with the original states. but that
n the admission Of several conditions
had been imposed by congress
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
The Reformed Church.

Canton. o.. May 20.-The general
Synod of the Reformed Church in the
United States. this afternoon decided
to raise 100000 during the year for
mission work. The Synod also set a
its ultimate goa $1,0O0,000 year for
missions.
In connection with the proposed
merger of the Reformed Presbyterian
churches, a telegram received from
the general assembly of the Presby-
terian church being held in Atlanta
City was read, as follows:
I'VE rejoice in your fraternal stu
ations We are strong in faith, in
hope. in love and in work. God bless
you
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
PIERCE DIVORCE CASE

Newburch, N. Y. May 20. the ac-
ton in behalf of Roy e. Pierce son
of Henry Clay Pierce of st. Louis
the oil magnate, to annul his mar
riage to Mrs. Bessie F. Chapman
Pierce, was tried in sthe Supreme
Court today. No defense was inter
posed. Justice Morschauser will rem
der a decision early next week.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-05-21
MANY CHURCH
CONVENTIONS
PRESBYTERiANS AT LOUISVILLE
6GIvE DAY TO LAYMEN'S MIS-
SlONARY WORK.
Reformed Church, Cumberland Pres
byterians and Baptist conven-
tions Put in an interesting
Days Work.

Louisville. Ky. May 20. Tonights
session of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian church in the United
States. Southern, was gwen over to
talks in the interest of the Laymen's
Missionary movement. The chief
speaker was the Rev. Charles II.
Pratt of Athens, a., secretary of the
organization. Several impromptu
speeches were made by laymen.
No session will be held tomorrow
The question OF the next place or
meeting has apparently narrowed
to Bristol Tenn, and Richmond, Va.
If the latter is chosen it will be
|doubly honored by the 51st assembly,
getting the SIND general assembly
and the moderator, in the person Of
DR.. Russell Cecil.
In the late afternoon session the
Rev. e. L. Morris, ID. d., of Atlanta
made report of the work of the
fftotCth II SCNAiOH VI thC Il at7t ANobJ .
terian Alliance and the Rev. J. r..
Howerton, d. d., of Washington and
Lee University, president of the Coun
Gil of Reformed churches in the Unit
ed States, made report in which
uniformity of work among negroes
and cooperation of home Missions
were urged He suggested new
series of text hooks be compiled and
printed.
Disappointment was expressed that
the committee on divorce and re
marriage did not make a report, as
wide interest was centered in this
matter. The report will be made at
the next general assembly. as funds
voted by this assembly provide tor
committee meetings this summer.