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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

You can buy splendid Tair of
Ladies shoes or Oxfords for 81 %
and 81. 80 at Want q Barr as good
as other stores will charge you
81 so and $500 for. Guaranteed
solid leather on money back.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

The best thought Of this age is
for the adjustment Of capitol
punishment as a relic of barba-
rism. The theory of punishment
by the state is not one of re-
venge, but that punishment or
restraint is necessary for the cor
rection of wrong doing and pro-
lection Of society. The states
attitude toward all its citizens is
supposed to be in a capacity SINH
lar to that of a parent toward his
children. Does a parent ever
punish child in spirit Of re-
venge? Hundreds Of years of
experience with the death penalty
has proven that it is not a pre-
ventive of crime and hence of no
value as q protective measure.
The most bloodthirsty advocate
of capital punishment will not
contend that it has a good moral
effect on the one punished, unless
it be considered that it is good
for a man to Kill him. The
whole idea OF capotol punishment
is based upon the old Masonic
law, an eve for an eye and q
tooth for a tooth. 1t is indeed
surprising that i'm this enliPhten-
cd era persons prote5sin 9 TO be
i'm full accord with the Christian
spirit should be found who en-
dorsc, defend and urge Dc.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21
Election Laws.

1t is q notorious fact that with
the election machinery of many
West Virginia counties under the
control of unscrupulous Republican
politicians, the candidates of the
Democratic party have hitherto
had little chance of success. In
any close election these politicians
have always found it possible to get
the majority, of the votes recorded
for their candidates, and it has
been boosted that several strongly
Republican counties in the lower
part of the state could be relied up
on to give whatever majorities
might be needed to insure the cleo
ton of Republican congre. sman
and state senators. 1t required
such landslide as that of last No
vember TO enable Democracy to
overcome these obstacles to success.
The Democratic party does not
want to continue in power through
the corruption of elections. 1t
stands for an honest ballot and n
fair count. Moreover. it has given
a pledge to the people to enact laws
which will insure the purity of cleo
tons, and such legislation should
take precedence over many less Inn
portant matters which now have n
place on the calendar Of the house
and senate. The legislature should
not adjourn without passing an eff
fectve primary election law and
making necessary amendments to
the registration law.
There should be a provision in
the registration, which would give
him a prima facle right to vote.
This would prevent the disfranchis-
ment of votes through clerical er-
rors Of the registrars or others, or
through the deliberate and fraudu-
lent dropping of names foom the
registration books. The Legislature
should also carefully consider the
ACCESSIBILITY Of Incorporating a reg
is.ratioa provision in the primary
law. The election laws generally,
the registration laws included,
should lie made so clear as TO per-
NIT of no mistakes rs TO then in-
tent, and no partisan Interpretation.
at variance with the popular under
standing of their meaning.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

Mrs. Albert Right and little
daughter, and Mrs AL Kimble and
little daughter, of tue Pleasant Hill
vicinity, were shoppingIn town Fri
day.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

There are now 28O telephone
boxes on the Grantsville Citizens
Telephone Switchboard. This
telephone line has only been in
use in this part Of the county
about three years.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

Winton Price, the hustling
farmer and business man of Ros-
coe, was here Saturday. He re-
Gently had the misfortune Of los
ing very valuable draft horse,
by getting it choked to d cath by
a halter strap being tied too long.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21
FARM NOTES.
BY Verde Peterson, Science Teacher, GIenville
State Normal SCHOOL,

The week beginning January 3rd
was a noted one for the Farmers
Organization of West Virginia.
About all the farmers state organi-
cations met. at Charleston some
time within this week. The first to
meet was The Dairy Association.
Some of the things discussed at
this meeting were the value of sep
Grated milk as food for calves and
other small stock; the value of dali
rying for keeping up the fertility of
the soil was emphasized Men of
National reputation from West
Virginia, and other states as we'll,
were present at all these meetings
aud took part in the discussions.
Some of the other organizations
which met at the capital this week
were: Live Stock Association,
Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers
Association, and the Horticultural
Society. Some of the things dis
cussed at these meetings were the
protection of the wool growing in
dustries of the state, the desirabili-
ty of growing sheep on our hills,
lie extent and Importance of the
fruit growing business of our state,
the need of farmers organizations
for cooperative marketing, and the
need of county horticultural socie-
ties in most of the counties of The
state.
A State Grain Growers Assoca-
ton was organized. A Federation
of all the agricultural organizations
of the state was organized for the
purpose of better unifyirg the eff
forts put forth for lettering farm
conditions.
The state grange also met at
Charleston within the same week
and the meeting probably was the
best one ever held, and shows the
steady advancement of the organi-
cation of the state.
1t was a rare treat for any farmer
to he present at these meetings.
aud it is a pity more farmers do rot
belong to some organization giving
some organized effort for the up
building of tner calling in the
world.
If they have not already begun it
il is time that farmers are lookin e
after blowing for Spring crops \
crop IS almost half tended if the
ground is well plowed,
The buying and testing of new
varieties of seeds is q bad Practice
for the average farmer. What he
wants is n good seed OF the well
established varieties Of the various
plants to be grown. A number of
failures in crops are due to the buy
ing of new varieties of seeds highly
advertised by seed firms. 1t Is al
ways best to buy eds of old, well
established firms, and buy the va
rioties which have been successful
in your locality.
1t is not far that the farmer
should leave all the garden work to
the women, See that the garden
is well plowed, and lay it off for
planting in as long rows as possible;
then the hand or the horse cultivat-
or can be used to a better advantage
and the work Of tending the garden
much lightened,
Each farmer in West Virginia
should have at leasla small bunch
Of sheep. Now is a good time tc
invest 10 sheep, for they are moi
high, and yet there are prospects
for a good mutton market for tn,
next few years, since the breaking
up Of some great sheep ranches il
/ the West, means a decrease in tn,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21
THE ACME
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Special attention is given to eSpressage
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instructions at the CHRONICLE Office.
We are going y ce2 atu, and we be-
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r, mage to justify lis.
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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

Miss Lenna Wigner was visiting
on Trace Fork Sunday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

Senator Owen, of Oklahoma,
uttered words that were as truth
full as they were biting when in
speaking against the ship sub
sidy bill he advised the senate to
adjourn and go home. This
congress has been repudiated by
the American people, " declared
Senator Owen, and yet it con-
tinues in session in an effort to
put through the discredited legis-
islation like the ship subsidy bill
The people repudiated the
party in power because Of its adj
vocacy of ship subsidy, other
subsidies and its subservience to
the special interests. The dig
nifty of such eminent statesmen
as Vice President Sherman, Sen
ator Lorimor and all the horde
of discrcdited servants Of the
special interests was consider
ably uhled by Senator Owens
plain talk. The truth frequent
ly hurts
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21
Notice.

Notice IS hereby given 10 teach
ers of Lee District, 70 close the
present term of school at the crj
Of he twenty-second week, ON nc
count Of insufficient funds. BY
order of Board Of Education Ice
District.
w. j. STUBM, Pres.
CLAY STARCHEB. Sec'y.
Bulge Marshall was calling ON
friends on Trace Fork SUNDAY.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21
Marriage Licenses.

Every shoe sold over our counter
guaranteed to lie strictly solid leath-
CT. Buy them from Want q Barr.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

Have Won seen that line of BOYS
shoes ut Bars for $500 s. Sl25.
"Solid os n rock.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21
Group

OIOUp
causes uneasy nights, but if you will use
DR. Bell Pine-Tar Honey, it will relieve
IN a few minutes. There is nothing better.
Guaranteed 10y all dealers.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21
THE ACME

G. ran,sville, W. VA.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

G. NJ. WiGner was taken Sc
verely i'll last Thursday, and has
been confined TO his bed since.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-02-21

Each farmer in West Virginia
should have at leasta small bunch
Of sheep. Now is a good time to
invest 10 sheep, for they are not
high, and yet there are prospects
for a good mutton market for the
next few years, since the breaking
up of some great sheep ranches i'm
the West, means n decrease i'm the
supply Of sheep for the next few
years West Virginia hills are well
suited for sheep, and sheep properly
cared for bring better profits to our
state than do cattle
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
TWO MORE NAMES
IN LIST OF MEN TO
BUY PLAYGROUND
Commissioner Rudolph and
Charles |. Corby Join
Syndicate.

The addition of two names to the syn
dicate being formed to purchase the
Mt. Pleasant playground and hold it un-
til 1t Shall be taken over by the Gov
ernment was announced today Com
missioner Cuno II. Rudolph and Charles
l. Corby have agreed to join in the
purchase of the property.
These additions bring the number In
the syndicate up to thirteen and the
amount subscribed up to within 81 900
of the cash payment.
There has been no change in the pur-
pose Of the playground officials to OBJ
tain for all time, If possible, the Four
teenth street grounds for a public park
and playground. They regard as entire
ly unsuitable both of the plots offered
to the Commissioners at lower prices,
and are of the opinion that there is no
other site on Mt. Pleasant nearly so
well adapted to the purpose as the
present playground.
At o'clock this afternoon the direc-
tors of the Chamber Of Commerce will
hold a special meeting to consider the
Chamber recent action relative to the
of the Gallinger bill for
the purchase of the playground. 1t is
expected the matter will be thoroughly
threshed out, and that a special meet
ing of the Chamber viii be determined
upon to receive the directors report.
The Commissioners are still consider
ing the Gallinger bill, which has been
referred to them for report, and are not
expected to make their recommenda-
tions for several days.
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
RAILWAYS PROFIT
MILLIONS IN NAIL
HAULING CONTRACTS
Postal Inquiry Shows Many
Carriers Are Paid Too Much
by Government.

Postmaster General Hitchcock an
nounced today that the departments
investigation into the cost of railway
mail transporta ton had progressed far
enough 10 show conclusively that many
OF ine railways are being overpaid. He
oeclares that a saving of about $1,000. 900
doing injustice to the railways.
Inc investigation brings out the fact
that Of the 394 companies reported on
20 are making profits from mail trans
portation, while 116 are incurring losses
The rate Of profit and loss varies widely
with different companies.
Ihe investigation from which these
results are derived has been in progress
for over a year. 1t was Instituted bv
previous inquiries made by the several
commissions and by committees Of Com
gress produced no substantial result
because the railways never were be-
carrying passengers and express as well
as the malls.
In readJusting the compensation Of
railways for mail transportation, IN
out by the inquiry Just concluded, it
VIII be necessary to increase the pay
OF certain lines that are now carrying
the mails at loss while reducing the
compensation of the systems that are
making unreasonable profits from this
service.
BY making such a readjustment on a
basis OF per cent profit to all
railways carrying the mails. it will be
proximately $50, ,0OO, 900 a year.
Congress will be asked to authorize a
readJustment Of railway mail pay in
keeping with the findings OF the fnvesti-
surplus recently reported will largely be
Increased, paving the way still further
for 1-cent letter postage
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
MURDER VICTIMS
WIFE SWOONS At
CORONER'S INQUIRY
Mrs. Courtney Has to Be
Taken From Room When
Gun Is Exhibited.

Mrs. James E Courtney. whose hus-
band was shot and killed Saturday night
by his brother-in-law, Arthur Cornwell,
became so hysterical while on the wit
ness stand during the inquest over
Courtney's body at the District Morgue
this afternoon that she had to be taken
from the room.
With extreme difficulty Mrs. Courtney
controlled herself as she tod the story
of the killing, but when the revolver WIS
put before her. emotion overcame her.
Cornwell was held without bail for
the action of the grand Jury. He was
taken to the District jail.
Among the other witnesses were Miss
Alice Cornwell, a sister of the prisoner,
and DR.. S. L. Parsons. of the Freed
mems Hospital staff. Witnesses said ILL
feeling had existed between the men for
some time, and that the trouble which
eliminated with the death Of Courtney
started because Cernwell slammed the
door when he came in at night.
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
DR.. BLACKBURN,
PATHOLOG|ST, DIES
At ST. ELIZABETH'S
Noted Physician Succumbs
After Fighting Illness
for Years.

DR.. Isaac W. Blackburn, chief patho-
logist at the Government Hospital for
the Insane, and known throughout this
country and abroad as one of the fore
most pathologists of the day, died at
los o'clock this morning in his apart
ments at the hospital Relatives in
PennsylVania and Ohio were notified OF
MS death, and the arrangements for
the funeral will be delayed pending ad-
The members of the board Of visitors
We're notified of DR.. Blackburns death,
and II is expected a meeting will be
called to take appropriate action.
Death Expected.
The death of Dr., Blackburn was not
unexpected, as his health had been fail
ing Tor several years. Recently he had
been confined 20 his apartments at the
Government Hospital, suffering from a
general collapse.
DR.. Isaac w. Blackburn was appoint
ed as pathoiogist at the Government
Hospital for the Insane in 1884. by the
perintendent. The Institution had no
medical officer of this designation up
TO that wear, and DR.. Blackburn was
Immediately placed in charge of what
has since developed into a pathological
department Of Importance. Previous to
accepting his position at the hospital
DR.. Blackburn was engaged with
Prof. Formal Of Philadelphia, in
pathological and microscopic work
DR.. Blackburn. soon after taking the
position, began the collection of data
that was made the basis of extensive re-
ports each year from the hospital. rel
ative to anatomical findings and their
relation to insanity after thorough
post-niortem examinations. He contrib
uted much material for the annual re-
ports of the institution along these
lines.
Famous for Studies.
One of his studies, known as a study
of intracranial tumors, found among
the insane, has been published by the
Government, and has found an extern
sive circulation among students, pathol-
ogists, and institutions the country
over. Up to a few years ago it was
the custom for DR.. Blackburn to pub
lish his data, illustrated with plates and
drawings, as a supplement to the an
nual report of the institution. He re-
Gently collected many of his photo
graphs and plates, and caused them to
be published within covers, and this
work has been recognized as q standard
one of its kind.
A study of nineteen cases of general
paralysis among the insane as made
by him was an illustrated feature Of
the annual report of the hospital some
years ago. later publication, issued
from the Government Printing Office
is entitled illustrations Of the Gross
Morbid Anatomy Of the Brain of the
Insane"
The pathological laboratory conduct
ed by DR.. Blackburn has recently,
through the instrumentality of DR..
White. the superintendent. become of |
national scope.
DR.. Blackburn was a professor in the |
George Washington and the George |
town medical schools, and was con-
neCted with the medical societies of the
District
DR.. Blackburn was a native of Penn |
sylvania. He was fifty-nine years old,
and his work has made HIM known |
throughout the United States in his |
field. He is survived by his wife.
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
Alleged Embezzler
Not to Be Prosecuted

Prosecution Of the embezzlerent
charge that was filed against George
Bremmerman and that caused the al
legged attempted suicide of his wife, will
not be pressed ir Police Court.
Bremmerman has been employed as
driver by the Manhattan Laundry, and
was arrested on the charge of collecting
81 on Saturday that he failed to turn
over 20 the laundry.
Assistant United States Attorney
Ralph Given said today that agree
ment has been reached between the
laundry and Bremmerman.
Mrs. BrenmermAn Is reported out of
danger.
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
Requiem Mass Sung for
The Late Owen McCabe

morning at 10 o'clock at the Church
of the Immaculate Conception for
owen McCabe. a longtime resident of
the District. The Rev. McCabe, of
Dougheran Manor, Md. his nephew.
was the celebrant.
Mr.. McCabe died Friday afternoon
at the residence of his son-in-law and
daughter Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J.
Wynne. 915 Rhode Island avenue
northwest, from infirmities of age. He
was eighty-f1ve years old.
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
Spain Informs Diaz
He's Not Wanted There

MADRID, June 1s.-It was learned to-
day that the Spanish government an
nounced to President Diaz that It did
not desire him to establish a residence
in Spain until the popular feeling against
him had considerably subsided. This
accounts for Diaz's determination to 20
first to Switzerland.
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
Craftsmen Are Wanted
By Ordnance Bureau

An examination for mechanical drafts
men for the Ordnance Bureau of the
army is to be conducted in several
States and Territories, with the pos
sible exception Of the District Of Co.
lUmbia, by the Civil Service Commits
sion on July 10 and 20 next.
The examination is open to any per-
son over eighteen years of age. and
examinations will Re conducted in ev-
erv State from which applications come
TO the commission.
The Washington times., 1911-06-19
Commencement Week
At Yale University

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 19.-The
features Of today's program. the OPEN
ing Of commencement week at Yale,
were the class-day exercises Of the col
lege and Of the Sheffield Scientific
School and the graduation exercises OF
the Yale Law School: The graduating
eral Wickersham.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-01
NeSI Side News

From the Iron River stambaugh Re-
porter
Zebina McColeman was born In Can
ada, July 4. 1858. and was therefore 90
Years. 8 months and 20 days old. His
parents moved TO Riley Center. Souths
srn Michigan while, he was yet quits
young and for years be resided In that
part OF the state. In the early eighties
he came TO the upper peninsula m .
cruiser for the Canal Go, In whose ein-
ploy he remained for a number OF
years. making his home In Iron County.
During his employment with the Csnsl
20. he purchased considerable land In
section 0. A-35, and opened up ono OF
the best dairy farms In this section of
the country. In 1898 he was married
10 Miss Edna Sweet. who. with one
daughter. survives him. he was n
charter member OF Iron River lodge.
No. SAT. r. q A. M. He was also n
member OF Hugh McCurdy Comman.
derry. Crystal Falls. and OF Iron River
lodge. No 442. l. o. o. r. The fun.
eral services wilt be held Sunday ut
p. m. at the Masonic hall. under the
auspices OF the Masonic society The
deceased was of the strictest integrity
aud his death will be mourned 10y a
large number Of friends
Rev. g. Fl Ruthledge. superinten.
dent OF the anti-saloon league for the
upper peninsula, was in town the latter
part of last week and before leaving
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-01

swore out warrant for the arrest of
FeliI Notes and Otto Anderson, for
having their places OF business open
on the day OF the village election,
March Is. The defendants were taken
before Justice Scott nc Iron River and
gave bonds for their appearance at the
hearing to DO held on March 20. Rev.
Ruthledge states that be intends In the
future TO pay considerable more stten.
ton 10 this end OF the county than ne
has In the past. and 10 would therefore
stand the dealers In wet goods 10 live
up to the letter OF the law N closely
., possible.
Two hundred and forty three votes
were cast here last night Mt the People 9
caucus resulting In the selection OF the
following ticket Victor ID. Lsing,
supervisor Cesar Renberg. cIerR Otto.
Groeschel. treasurer; William Young.
highway commissioner Theodore Wal.
dron. overseer: Ivar Malmquist. jus.
tice to Gil vacancy; w. d. vanAllen.
justice. tull term Charles A. Mellon.
member OF hoard OF review; Arthur
King. Richard Putz. Philip German
and Patrick Gallagher. contables The
Republican caucus will be held tomor
row afternoon and evening.
Mrs J II. Nettell. who has been III
the Crystal Falls hospital and later At
the home OF her sister, Mrs. w. J.
Richards for several weeks. was abla
TO return 70 her nome ~ the Baker ~
Tuesday Her many friends are ph'as
ed 10 know that sne e. convalescine an
that she will SION pe abio 70 he
AGAIN
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-01
SOLONS CLEAN
UP CALENDAR
AllBllls Reported Out Disposed Of
Before Weekly Recess.
CENTRAL BOARD BILL PASSED

Measure Creating Telephone Com
panles Common Carriers Appears 10
. Have Clear saIiino--commIttee VIII
Investigate Kalamazoo AsyIum Man.
agement-Tonnase Bill Killed.
Especial Correspondence.
Lansing. Mich.--Actuated by the de-
sire TO accomplish as much as pos
sible between now and the date set for
adjournment, both houses OF the legis.
lature put in a strenuous week, with
the result that when adjournment was
taken for the weekend the calendar
was cleared OF all bills reported out
by the various committees.
A public hearing will be held before
the Joint house and senate committee
on state Affairs for the purpose oi
discussing the civil service bills be
fore the senate committee. Two bills
have been introduced in the senate by
Senators Collins and Mapes respective
ly. Both bills provide for a civil serv
ice in all branches of the state gov
eminent and for the creation OF civil
service commission and a secretary
The bills vary In minor points. Siren