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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-08-06
Established June 12. 1883.
WHAT WILSON SAID.

Much criticism has been d.
rected against Governor Wilson
by uniformed men and news
papers because of his antagonism
to immigration. In one of his
books Governor Wilson deplored
the artificially stimulated immi-
grafton from Southern Europe,
and he particularly deplored the
practice of steamship companies
holding out false promises to
people on the other side, in or
der to induce them to come to
this country. These steamship
companies, through advertise
ments and huge placards, gave
out the impression that every
man who came here would
be given farm free by the gov
eminent, and other ridiculous
promises. Governor Wilson
wrote that this had the effect of
bringing lot of people here who
would not have come had they
understood the real situation.
Mr.. Wilson is not opposed to
immigration. He takes the DO
sition that this country always
has been and always will be a
haven for the oppressed people
of the earth, and he asks only a
sane and reasonable immigration
regulation.
THE HIGH EXPRESS CRAFT.
The Interstate Commerce COM
missions report on the express
monopoly sets forth that while
the express companies are pay
ing dividends on a capitalization
of S106, 100000, their actual in
vestment is only $7,0OO,OOO.
This report also shows that the
express companies are all owned
by the railroads, on whose lines
they operate, so that by main
tanning the express companies,
the railroads simply collect a
higher price for carrying certain
classes of freight that they could
collect were they required to
conduct the express business
themselves.
The express graft is one of the
main reasons for the high cost of
food, as much food stuff, espe-
cially the fresh variety, is car
ried by that method.
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position to his denomination.
1t was confidently expected by
West Virginians in Washington
that Mr.. Hamilton would be re-
nominated today by acclimation
and that he will prove stronger
in the campaign for election than
he was two years ago.
The resolution offered by Con-
gresham Hamilton providing
that the United States govern
ment shall pay any part of the
debt of the State of Virginia for
which West Virginia may be
found liable, has been referred
to a sub committee of the House
committee on the judiciary for
further investigation. Judge
William w. Rucker of Missouri n
former West Virginian, is chair
OF the sub committee and is un-
derstood to be favorably inclined
towards the resolution. 1t is al
so understood that there are 9TH
er friends Of the measure on this
committee and the chances would
seem to be that a favorable re-
port will be made upon Mr..
Hami!ton'' r solution. The re.
port may not be made in time for
action by the House at the pres
ent session but the chances of
the resolution seem better now
than they have seemed at any
previous time.
Aside from still being weak.
Congressman Hamilton has fullv
recovered from his recent illness
he has not entirely regained his
strength and has lost considera-
bic flesh but otherwise is about
normal again. He expects to
take rest of several weeks af-
ter the adjournment of Congress-
before beginning his campaign
in the fall.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-08-06
CLOVER is ONE
OF BEST CROPS
valuable for Storing Up Nitroaen
IN the Soil An a Form
Available for Othsr
Plants.

Glover is at the same time ona Of
the best feeding crops and one OF the
best tillage crops. It acts both as a
subsoiler and drainer. The subiecta
OF clover and fertility are closely In
terWoyen, and although they are as
oid as history to many farmers. they
are new thing. and there are prob
lens connected with them which are
not yet solved.
me abuse Of clover consists I'm grow
ing It for the sole purpose OF hay or
grain TO be sold off the land. The use
OF 1t consists in growing il for stor-
ing up nitrogen in the soil In q form
aF"iiaDio Ter other crops, which I'm
turn should be fed out on the farm.
and the manure restored to the soil.
By using clover without abusing It. IL
Is possible to increase the supply or
nitrogen In the soil to almost any ex-
tent, and at the same time maintain
the other elements. These clements
I'm their available form are constantly
increased by the liberating OF the nf-
trogen In the soil Itself through the
action OF frost, water and tillage; and
hence the use OF clover will enable
the farmer to keep his land constantly
IN very high state OF fertility. while
tho abuse OF II viii enable him to
make It more absolutely and utterly
barren.
Glover hay properly cured makes an
acceptable food for all stock. II IL
not usually considered a satisfactory
hay for the horse. the dust It carries
proving very detrimental A limited
quantity Of good clover hay may. how
ever. be fed to horses Of all kinds
with favorable results II the hay is
dusty, II should be molstened with a
little water before feeding.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-08-06
NEWS NOTES
From the Nations Capital, Of Interest
TO West YirginianS.
(By George W. Summers)

Washington, July 80. Little by
little it is leaking out that the
opponents of Governor Wood
row Wilson have not the slight
est hope for the cleo ton of eth
er President Taft or Col. Roose-
welt. Just why they are contin-
uing the fight is not understood
unless they are trying to destroy
each other; and this they seem
likely to accomplish. In a speech
in the House of Representatives
a few days ago, Congressman
George w. Norris, Of Nebraska,
a strong Republican, announced
that it is generally conceded
among Republicans, in conf
dence at least. that there is not
the slightest hope Of his election.
Frank A. Munsey, of New York,
one of the most ardent support
ers Col. Roosevelt has had and
one of the large contributors to
his campaign, has gone to
Europe, practically deserving the
Bull Moose in the time of the
greatest need, and has cabled
back from London an interview
in which he expressed the belief
that it would be impossible to
elect Col. Roosevelt President
this year. Not only are the fol-
lowers of Roosevelt without hope
for his election but he himself,
in his statement issued at Chica-
go on June 20, announcing that
same writer, knows he is being
robbed by the protective tariff,
mo matter who gets away with
the profits.
He gets the small end of the
protection horn.
His credit side in his account
with the trusts is written in Is
per cent figures, and his debit
side in 45 per cent figures.
And when he is plastering
his farm with mortgages to pay
manufactures, protection profits,
no Countrywide commission is
needed to show him how and
where the protective tariff hits
himp
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goth Year, Whole No. 1890.

calf, but Paul evidently pursued
the proper political course in
the campaign for the withdrawal
of Mr.. Kiger's nomination leaves
him in the office.
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tors on the same ticket are Roose-
welt men, there would be the
slightest chance for any one to
vote for Taft in West Virginia.
1t IS believed the Republican
National committee will take
some to see chat Taft has a show
IN West Virginia, even if his
friends in the State do tacictly
consent to having him sold out
for the local candidates.
Something like $50, 900 or $40.
600 is what former Senator
Nathan B. Scott tod a Senate
committee the other day he con-
tributed to the campaign in West
Virginia in 1904. His memory
would not permit him to come
closer to the exact amount than
this. Evidently the contribution
OF large amounts to the CAMPAIGN
funds in West Virginia was of
such common occurrence with
him that a mere matter of $50 o.
OOO $40, 600 made slight impress
sion on him and was not worthy
of being remembered. He re-
membered, however, that he in
duced George w. Perkins. the
trust magnate of Wall street
who is backing Roosevelt and
financing his campaign this wear.
to contribute $500 to West
Virginia in 1904 to help save
w. M. 0. Dawson from defeat.
Possibly, now that Scott has
ceased is make contributions of
such size that he can not remem-
Der the amounts, Mr.. Dawson
looks upon Mr. Perkins as the
most likely person to wiring cam
palgn contributions from this
year. Any way, Dawson is sun
porting the Perkins candidate for
the Presidency, even to the ex-
tent Of deserving the party which
has fed and clothed him for
nearly twenty years in ordar 10
d. so.
Es
Now that the nominations are
over the West Virginia postmas-
lnru 10. .-.L..I. I
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calf, but Paul evidently pursued
the proper political course in
the campaign for the withdrawal
of Mr.. Kiger's nomination leaves
him IN the office.
ka;
The Senate has passed a cou-
pie of bill reducing the tariff du-
ties on wool and sugar and the
bill taxing net incomes of more
than 80, 600 year. On account
OF the Republican majority in the
Senate these bills were amended
by the Senate so as to change
them from the shape in which
they passed the House, but they
provide for substantial reductions
in duties and the taxation of
large incomes. Senator Watson
was present and voted for each
OF these bills. Senator Chiffon
was unable on account of his i'll
ness to attend the sessions at
which they were voted for but
1T was announced on each vote
that If present he would have
voted for the bills and being alb
sent he was paired, thus shut
ting out a vote against the bills.
which is equivalent to one for
them.
Congressman Hughes, who has
been absent from Washington
since the first of last December
except for the time when his
contest was being heard, has re-
turned to Washington. 1t Is un-
derstood that a report in the
contested election case of Rankin
Wiley against Mr.. Hughes will |
be made just before the adjourn
ment Of the present session.
Favorable report has been
made by the Senate committee
on military affairs on the bill
providing for the leaning of
brass or bronze cannon to sever
al cities. Embraced in the bill
are Senator Watson's bill for
Huntington, Congressman Ham
ilton's bill for Elizabeth and
Congressman Browns bill for
Kingwood.
Senator Watson has succeeded
in having a post office estab-
lished at Stowe, Logan county,
near the works of the Long (
Flame Coal Co. Robert H. Thorn
as has been recommended for
postmaster. Senator Watson has
also succeeded in having the {
post office at Lowman, Wetzel
county, reest blished. Mrs. '
Columbia o. higgins has been ap- I
pointed postmaster. {
The Senate has passed Senator
Watson's bill providing for the
erection of a SIS, 900 public build t
ng at Weston. /
Senator Watson has under
aiken to obtain supply of fish '
Tor Roaring Greek, Randolph
county, near Mabie.
The President has signed pen
iion bills introduced by Senator
Watson for Josiah w. Poorman,
Jomeron; Benjamin F. Mount :
oarkersburg; and William Hall
IT., of Walker.
KS
Senator Chiffon has succeeded
n having the immigration Of t
icers release Cracomo Marcuri .
Who was detained at Ellis Island c
His son David, Of Charleston
gave bond that he would not be- =
come a public charge and has !
aiken his father to his new 1
lone.
The Post Office Department 8
has sent an Inspector to look q
'ver the proposed route for mail d
service between Mahan, Fayette
county and Newfound, Wyo-
ming county by way of Pine
vile and Saulsville. The route
was asked for by Senator Chill
ton.
Senator Chiffon has undertake
EN- to get promotion for Samuel
M. Hendricks. of Sbenherde-
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Now that the nominations are
over, the West Virginia postmas-
terships which have been held
up FOR many months are being
settled. The Presidedt has
withdrawn from the Senate the
nomination of the Rev. M. f..
kiger to be postmaster at vii
Jamestown, Wood county, sent to
the Senate last February. He
was to have succeeded Paul Met
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Congressman Hamilton left
Sunday night for Parkersburg
where he expected to be renomi-
mated at the convention called
for today. Mr.. Hamilton's rec
ord in the present Congress has
been such as to strengthen him
throughout his district and 50 far
as has been heard there is no op-
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
CHAPTER XVI. Departmental Divisions

Section L For the purpose of sim plifying and conveniently conducting the government of the City of Phoe- nix under this charter, the business affairs of the City shall be divided into three divisions, which shall be designated as follows:
 A Division of Public Safety; a Division of Public Finance, and a Division of Public Works, all of which shall be under the supervision and control of the commission.
 The mayor shall have charge of the Division of Public Safety and he shall designate the commissioner to have charge of the Division of Public Finance and the commissioner to have charge of the Division of Pub lie Works
 In the Division of Public Safety shall be included the Police Depart ment, the Fire Department and the Health Department, together with the equipment, apparatus and parapher- nalia pertaining to each of said de- partments and necessary to operate the same. In the Division of Pub lie Finance shall be included the Tax Department, the License Department the Accounts Department, and Li- braries; together with the equip ment, apparatus and paraphernalia pertaining to each of said depart ments and necessary to operate the same. In the Division of Public Works shall be included the Street Department, the Water Department including the city's irrigation sys- tenn, the Sewer Department, the Building Department, Public Build ings and Parks, together with the equipment, apparatus and parapher- nalia pertaining to each of said de- partments and necessary to operate the same.
 Section 2. The commission may by ordinance, include additional de- partments in any of the said divi- sions, or transfer any department from one division to another Section g. The mayor and each commissioner shall devote all the time necessary to fully and faithful | Iy discharge their respective official duties.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
CHAPTER XIV.

Meetings ot the Commission
 Section | The commission shall meet for the regular transaction of business at least once every week; the day of meeting shall be fixed and determined at the first meeting of the commission; said first meet ing shall be called by the mayor elect as soon as he and the other commissioners shall have been duly elected and qualified.
 Section ?. Special meetings may be called by the mayor. or by any two members of the commission.
 Section g. Any citizen of this city may have access to the minutes up- on application to the city clerk
 Section 4 Any citizen of this city may appear before the commits sion at any of its regular meetings and may present a written motion; such motion shall be acted upon by the commission, in the regular course of business, within fifteen days.
 Section ,. Two members shall constitute a quorum to transact busi- ness, but a smaller number may ad- um can be obtained.
 section b. majority vote or all the members of the commission shall be necessary to pass any ordinance resolution or motion.
 Section '. No member shall be excused from voting except upon mat ters involving the consideration of his own official conduct In all other cases a failure to vote shall be en- tered on the minutes as a negative
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such authority as it may deem ad visable, provided that the commission shall in it's judgment, consider the appointment necessary.
 Section 4. The compensation of all city officials shall be by salary to be fixed by the commission. The commission shall also fix the com pensation of all other officers and employees of the city, except as in this Charter otherwise provided. No officer or employee shall be allowed any fees. perquisites, emoluments, rewards or compensation aside from the salary or compensation as fixed by the commission, but all fees re- coived by him in connection with his official duties shall be paid by him into the city treasury.
 StctIon 5 Each of the ch' If off, ciaIs shall make reports of all opera tiOns ir and the condition of tae dc- counts and things under their several 1 julisdicti1ns and control, as often as may be required by the commission, and as may be designated and deter mined by resolution or ordinance of said commission.
 Section 6. The commission shall provide for the publication os the an nual reports of th4 mayor and If the several chief officials whenever the commission shall deem it wise so to | do.
 1 Section T. No member of the com mission shall hold any other public office or have other employment in the municipal government or any | subdivision thereof, the compensation l for which is paid out of the munich 1 pal moneys; or be elected or appoint ed to any office created or the com pensatiOn of which is increased by the commission while he is a mem Der thereof; until one year after the | expiration of the term for which he was elected
 Section s. No officer or employed shall be directly or indirectly inter ested in any contract, work or busi- ness of the city, or in the sale of any article the expense, price or consid- eration of which is paid for from the treasury or by assessment levied
 by any act or ordinance; nor in tho purchase or lease of any real estate or other property belonging to the city or which shall be sold for taxe:
 
 process at the suit of the city. Nc officer shall be in the employ of any public service corporation in the cit! or of any person having any contrac l with the city or of any grantee of franchise granted by the city.
 Any contract or agreement in con
 travention of this section shall b
 void.
 Any violation of the provision l of this section shall be deemed a mis f demeanor.
 The commission shall enforce tn l provisions of this section by appro 3 priate legislation.
 Section g. No appointment to DO sition under the city government shaI r be made or be withheld by reason O y any religious or political opinions o
 affiliations or political services, and n y appointment to or selection for 0 y removal from any office or employ
 ment, and no transfer, promotion, re v duction, reward or punishment sha = be in any manner affected by sue
 opinions, affiliations or services.
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06

ing of the commission held not less than one day after the meeting at which such motion was made.
 Section 13. All ordinances shall be signed by the mayor and at tested by the city clerk, transcribed in the book of ordinances and pub Iished in the official newspaper not less than ten days before taking eff feet
 Section 14. No ordinance shall be revised, re-enacted or amended by reference to its title only; but the ordinance to be revised or re-en- acted, or the section or sections thereof to be amended or the new section or sections to be added there to. shall be set forth and adopted in the method provided for in this chapter for the adoption of ordi- nances.
 Section 15. No ordinance nor sec ton thereof shall be repealed or sus- pended except by ordinance adopted in the manner provided in this chapter.
 Section 16. A true and correct copy of all ordinances and resolu tions shall be kept and certified to by the city clerk in a book marked City Ordinances; such record copy. with such certificate, or the original ordinance, shall be prima facie eVi- dence of the contents of the ordi- rance or resolution. and of the due passage and publication of the same, and shall be admissible as such in any court or proceeding. Such rec ords shall not be filed in any case, but shall be returned to the custody of the city clerk Nothing contain ed herein shall be construed to pre- vent the proof of the passage and publication of an ordinance in any other way provided by law.
 Section IT. The commission shall, within one year after it's OrganiZa- ton under this charter and from time to time thereafter. cause all Ordinan ces and resolutions at such time ir force to be classified under apprO- priate heads. and together with or separately from the charter of tht city and such provisions of the Con- stitution and laws of the state as the commission may deem eXpedient tC be published in book form; pro- vided, however, that the said com mission may cause to be omitted from such publication all such or dnances or resolutions which hav' been enacted for temporary purposes and have become for all practica purposes imperative or of no prac ticaI value
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
CHAPTER XVII. Einanee and Taxation

Section l. The fiscal year of the city shall commence upon the 1st day of January of each year.
 Section | The commission shall by ordinance provide a system for the assessment, levy and collection of all city taxes, not inconsistent with the provisions of this charter
 The commission shall have power to avail itself by ordinance of any law of the State of Arizona, now or hereafter in force and comply with the requirements thereof whereby assessments may be made by the assessor of the county in which the City of Phoenix is situated. and taxes collected by the tax collector of said county for and in behalf of the said City of Phoenix. Other provisions of this charter concerning the assess ment, levy and collection of taxes shall be subject to the provisions of any such ordinance while the same shall be in force.
 | Section g. On or before the first Monday in November in each year or on such date in each year as shall be fixed by the commission
Arizona republican., 1912-10-06
CHAPTER XIX. Franchise and Public Utilities

Section l. No franchise shall be granted by the city, except upon the ma jority vote of the qualified tax paying electors voting in favor there of, and the question of it's being granted shall be submitted to such vote upon deposit with the city clerk of the estimated expense Oo be de- termined by the COmmission) of such submission by the applicant for said franchise.
 Section 9 All franchises or privi- leges hereafter granted shall plainly specify on what particular streets, all leys, avenues or other public proper ty the same shall apply; and no fran chise or privilege shall hereafter be granted by the city in general terms or to apply to the city generally.
 Section 3. The power to regulate the rates; fares and charges for ser vice by public utility corporations is hereby reserved to the people, to be exercised by them by ordinance of the Commission or in the manner herein provided for initiating or referring an ordinance. Any right or regulation shall further include the right to re- uuire the uniform, convenient and adequate service to the public and reasonable extensions of such service and of such public utility works
 Section 4. No franchise, right or privilege or license shall be consid- cred as granted by any ordinance ex- cept when granted therein in plain and unambiguous terms, and any and every ambiguity shall be construed in favor of the city and against the claimant under such ordinance.
 Section 5. Every ordinance grant ing any franchise shall prohibit the issuing of any stock on account there of by any corporation holding or doing any business under said franchise, to an amount in excess of the sum which shall be fixed for said purpose by the Commission whenever requested so to do by the holder of said franchise; the said sum as fixed by the Com