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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

The speed of bullets is measured in
several different ways and with the
most exquisite accuracy, even 10 the
millionth OF a second A cylinder hay
ing circumference of 1000 milli-
meters revolves ten times in a sec.
ond. Each space of one millimeter
will represent one ten-thousandth of
a second Each millimeter space is
divided into one-hundredths, which
can be read with a Vernier scale. A
tubF 100 meters long is filed with an
explosive and at every ten meters OF
its length is fixed an insulated con.
dUctor governing an electro-macnet
that sets in motion a pen or stylus
tracing lines upon the cylinder. the
surface of which has been coated with
lamp black. When the charge IS ex.
ploded the breaking of the success.
sive circuits fixes exactly the time
that elapses between the breaking at
every ten-meter interval. and this
gives us the speed of the explosion.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
INDIVIDUALITY AS A FACTOR
impossible to Separate What Is, and
Must Be, the Part of Mans
Own Being.

Any attempt to define the ultimate
spirit of the individual seems doomed
to failure.
There is a saying of Bishop But
ier's which might we'll be recommend
ed to the philosopher: Everything is
what it is, and not another thing"
So individuality is simply individ-
uality; and the attempt to discover
some further meaning for the word
car only lead to error.
We might be tempted. for instance.
to suggest that a mans true ego is
nothing more than his character.
But individuality goes deeper even
than character.
Character changes; the individual
remains the same
Thus a man who in his youth is hon
est may meet with temptations that
make him a thief; so, too. the senti-
mentalist may become a cynic
The changing character is no more
than manifestation Of the indivdu-
atty beneath.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
BUILT FORTUNE ON THUMB
German Surgeon the Fortunate Pos
SCISSOR of Digit That Had Remark
able PecuIiarities.

Not long ago a famous physician
in SaXony, Doctor Metzger. celebrated
his seventeen birthday He had been
retired from active practice for some
years, owing to the fact that he had
become Immensely wealthy through
the use of the wonderful thumb of his
right hand. This thumb stands out at
a right angle from his hand and. it is
said, cannot be bent back automatic.
ally. He soon found il of great scrv-
ice in massage. and when he became 2
specialist in intestinal disorders he
was called as assistant to the greatest
surgeons of Europe bringing relief to
many illustrious patients.
The queen of Roumania sent for this
doctor with the curious thumb when
she suffered from facial neuraleia.
while the late king of Sweden once
drove beautiful span of horses over
the border of his kingdom to consult
the doctor and on returning left the
horses as a token Of gratitude to his
preserver.
There was time early in his ca
reer. when the use OF this curious
thumb was looked upon as a form OF
charlatauism, but so we'll did Doctor
Metzger establish his reputation that
the medical profession accepted his
thumb for what it was worth. without
trying TO explain the phenomenon.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
Won't LIT 4 Hand

It's well to believe in the conser-
walton of energy
Perhaps So
But Foneson carries it too far"
Just ~'at do you mean?"
The rest he ever comes to hail
ing a tlclvy car Is to give the motor
man a reproachful look"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
Landlord likes Chess PLAYERS.

Are you chess player?" a land
lord asked prospective tenant. Il
much prefer to have my house occu-
pied by chess players"
No, am not "a chess player and I
can't account for such singular pref
erence.' replied the vould-be tenant.
1T is simple enough" said the land
lord Chess players move so seldom
and rarely without great deliberation. "
New York Globe.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

Joseph" said the grocer to his new
boy what have you been doing in
the back room so long?"
"Pickin' the dead flies out of the
currants, sir" Joseph answered brisk
ly.
The grocer's lip curled. 80 that's
what you were doing, is it, Joseph?"
he said. And your father told me
that he knew you were cut out for
the grocery trade. Well, Joseph. you'd
better study for the ministry."-Lo
don Opinion
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
HAIR OR NO HAIR?
It Is Certainly Up to You and Gull.
eura. Trial Free.

Hot shampcos with Cuticura Soap,
followed by light dressings of Cuti-
cura Ointment rubbed into the scalp
skin tend to clear the scalp of dan
drutf, soothe itching and irritation and
promote healthy hair-growing condi-
tons. Nothing better, cleaner, purer
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

Bill see among several wrinkle
removing devices recently patented
is one consisting Of head harness to
pull back the ears and slightly draw
up the skin of the face
Jill-But even then ! can't see how
that proceeding is going to influence
the wrinkles in a mans trousers.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
How TO Win Her Heart

We know a boy who knows girls. all
right.
He's only six years old, but he OBJ
serves things. We heard his mother
calling him down for rudeness at play.
the other day. and our eavesdropping
was rewarded with this
Billie called the mother. Il want
you to quit teasing that little girl!
Aren't YOU ashamed of yourself?"
Well l got to tease somebody.
an"
You've got to tease somebody?
That's fine idea, I must say! And
So"
Yes, n she wants to be leased. If
! quit. she'll 60 play with some other
little boy. Plain Dealer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
ooraeoue co.. Of elossoms

To obtain @ gorgeous globe of bios
SONS. get two hoops Place one within
the other So as To- form a spherical he
uro and nail firmly TO an old tree
Jump or other preferred foundation.
Plant running flowers around the base
and train the blossoms upon the hoops
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
RazY Ideas.

i have been promised a Job in the
forest service said the politician
What are your duties to be-"
Il don't know much about the propo-
sition ] have been told that ! may
be sent out to inspect government pre-
serves.
For what purpose?'
TO see if they comply with the
pure-food laws ! suppose"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

"Of course" said Noah, this deluge
is going to be attended with a vast
amount Of danger and discomfort. But
there is one thing about the situation
that may be regarded as very lucky"
What's that?' asked Japhet.
Submarines haven't been invented
yet"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

You don't mean to tell me that you
find inspiration in moving picture
theater?"
Indeed l do" said the tireless pa
iron. When I see so much splendor
and magnidccnce supported by the
humble jitney, the presence of three
or four of those coins in my pocket
makes me feel like millionaire"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

Coroner-We found nothing in the
mans pockets maam. except three
buttons. one handkerchief and a re-
ceipted bin
Sobbing Inquirer receipted bin
Then faint my husband. LondonTit-
Bits.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
In1pOrant.

He seems to be a man of some i'm
portance in this village"
Il should say he is. He's the only
chap we've got here who owns a silk
hat and a frock coat. and we have to
use him for all state occasions
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
Her Rearet

Shelf I'd rejected you would you
have given me up?
He-Not much I'D have kept right
on trying TO win YOU If you'd turned
me- down hundred times.
She-Ah what lot OF fun I missed.
Boston Evening Transcript
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
Safety First.

Bacon-This paper says St Louis
policemen have been instructed to
keep their uniform coats tightly but
toned when on duty
Egbert-Gee, St Louis must have
some very clever watch thieves.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

The royal commission OF England
reports That To- that country the feeble
minded are increasing at twice the
rate OF the general population The
importance OF providing. by the estab.
lishment OF additional institutions and
the completion Of those under way.
for the custodial care or control OF
greater number Of feeble-minded can
not be overestimated. Averments Of
Amos w Butler OF Indiana. to the ef-
feet that feeble-mindedness produces
more pauperism. degeneracy and
crime than any other force. that Il
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
ussIsss Tree Yield, Rubb.r.

\ species Of tree Of unlimited
growth In Natal. heretofore regarded
as worthless commercially has beer
found to yield q juice that contain
rubber IN large quantities.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

Have any luck on your fishing
rip"
Yep not a single native insisted
rat J should have been there q week
efore."
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

why do you call him the human
rinwheel?'
because he GETS up so much spec.
tacular speed and always finishes
just where he started"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
sure sian.

Curate-I'm so glad to hear your
husband is showing so much improve
ment, Mrs. Sukgins.
Hopeful Wife-Oh, yes. SIR, thank
you. Es so much better! why
don't say is prayers no more Of a
night now,-Passing Show.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

touches every form Of charitable ac.
uvity that it is felt iu every pari
Of the state and affects in some way
all the people and that its cost is be
yond comprehension may be quoted as
the best argument for the policies ad
vocated
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

Marriage is the worst kind of fail.
ure when man marries for money
and doesn't get it,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22
what Pa Knew.

what is vGlgarity. pa?"
Wearing diamonds on the right
hand %
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-22

ern section But the Austrians were
too slow to carry out the field mar
shals plans and the Russians. slip.
ping into q gap in the lines between
the Germans and their allies. siaugh.
tered the latter. The result was the
high tide OF Russian invasion The
Austrians withdrew over the Carpa.
thians again, leaving Przemysl to be
besieged a second time The Ger
mans withdrew 10 Silesia and the Rus
slams, following closely. were able
for brief moment to raid this rich
province at Pleschen. At the sams
time they entered East Prussia
again.
But again the German strategic
railways proveS their undoing. Hin
denburg concentrated at Thorn and
drove into the right flank of the Rus
sian main forces, throwing them back
on LODI.
He advanced too far however. and
when he had the Russian forces near
ly surrounded. he suddenly found Rus
slams in his own rear. In this ex-
tremity, the Russians say, he tele.
graphed for re-enforcements.
But before the re-enforcements
sent from Flanders arrived the Ger
mans had managed at frightful cost
10 hack their way to safety This was
the bloody battle of LODI
Wins Second Victory.
With stronger German forces oppos-
ing them the Russians withdrew to
the line of Bzu~a. Rawa and Nida
rivers. At the same time the Aus
trians, attempting to debouch from
the Carpathian passes. were driven
back everywhere, leaving $4,000 pris
oners.
With January Hindenburg made
third desperate attack on Warsaw
For ten days, both night and day. the
Germans came on. Then. having lost
probably $4,000 men and the Russians
nearly as many. they gave it up
Unable to reach Warsaw. Hindenburg
concentrated twice Siever's force in
East Prussia, and won his second
overwhelming victory there. Enor-
nous captures of Russians were made
and the fortress of Gradno was at
tackled farther west, from Ossowetz
to Pultusk. The Germans retreatcd
to M!awa and then tried to flank the
Russians at PrzasEysz. which city
they took. But the Russians again
tanked The fanking party. as they had
done at LODI and won an important
success February 222S).
In March and April. the Russians
pressed through the western Carpa-
THAN passes and entered Hungary.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25

strength and skill which the univer-
sity wants to cultivate in the students
are urged by Professor Frank /. Klee-
berger, acting head of the University
of CALIFORNIA; Department Of Physi-
cal Culture, in his announcement of
the departments plants for this
year:
"The physical Abilities" says Pro-
fessor Kleeberger, (Which are consid-
cred important to the red-blooded man,
not only for possible practical appli-
cation in life, but also largely because
of the moral qualities their develop
ment insures, are as follows: (a) in
general, strength, agility, grace and
endurance; (b) the ability to swim
supporting a companion; (c) the abil-
ity to defend a weaker mate or ones
self if such necessity arises; I'D the
power to think quickly and effectively
under stress Of fatigue and pain, and
(e) the stamina to face defeat un-
flinchingly and to play the game
squarely to the end. The possession
of an athletic hobby is a valuable and
attractive sort of insurance on general
health and a guarantee Of the oppor-
tunity for greatest efficiency in the
continual use of ones higher mental
and moral equipment
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
British Miners Strike.

Cardiff, Wales, Aug. 25.-The Goa
miners strike has been resumed, 1,OOl
men walking out at Haford. They
claimed the agreement had been vio-
lated. The strike threatens to spread
The Miners Federation executive
council has appointed a committee tc
confer with Lloyd George and present
the mems grievances. 1t is believed
Lloyd George will force the operator.
10 observe the terms of the agree
ment. A meeting of the miners con
ciliation board is scheduled.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
{. L. II. s. BOND
ISSUE IS SOLD

The $125,OOO Central Union High
School bond issue, voted last Febru
airy, has been sold to Farson, Son
Co. of New York, and the money fo'
high school improvements will be
available. at G1ce.
The bonds were voted with the ir
tention Of using the money for an ad-
dition to the high school on the West
Side. 1t is also planned to use part
of the bond money for supplies.
Last year the high school was bad
Iy crowded. The seating capacity was
inadequate for the enrolment and the
storage of books owned by the stu
dents proved such problem that the
trustees of the district were forced to
install series of lockers.
The construction of an addition will
eliminate the crowded condition of last
year and will also permit a larger en-
rollment.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
CHAIN GANG TO
REST MONTH YET

The county chain gang has ceased
labor until cooler weather Prisoners
eligible for work on the county's prop
erty will remain in jail until about
the first of October when outside
work will be resumed.
During the first part of the sum
mer 6 county wards began work ON
siphons north of town, but were forced
to stop after they had been out only
4 couple of weeks, partly because of
lack of material and partly because
of the warm weather. Since that time
the chain gang has seen no active
service.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
EMERSON CASE MAY
BE HEARD AGAIN

A settlement of the Perry Emerson
case, heard some time ago before Refe-
rec Childers of the State Industrial
Accident Commission, is still in abey-
ance. Another hearing may be neces-
sary before a settlement is reached.
Emerson was the Brawley officer who
was slain by trio while attempting
to arrest a trio Of thugs.
A financial settlement between Mrs.
Perry Emerson and the county is con-
tingent upon the annual earnings OF
Emerson, and the determination of
what Emerson's annual earnings were
promises to develop into a perpleXing
problem.
Emerson held the office of constable
in Brawley, which is purely a position
of fees, and Referee Childers is Won
dering how the emoluments of the
billet are going to be determind.
Another hearing may be necessary
he said, this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
German Denial.

Berlin, Aug. 25.-The admiralty has
officially denied the Russian CLAIM
that the dreadnaueht Molllle, . cruis
ers and s torpedo boats were de
stroyed in the Riga battle. 1t is stat
ed the vessels alleged to have been
sunk probably were old craft the Ger
mans themselves sunk in bottIing up
the Russians
The German fleet has silenced the
Russian Pernau batteries. The Ger
man losses are one torpedo boat sunk
and two damaged. Won TIindenbure is
surrounding Wilma.
The Slav's rear guard fighting is
slightly delaying the progress Of the
Germans, who are advancing over the
Swamps.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
SUPERVISOR TELLS
WHY ROADS ARE BAD

County roads, with the exception
of those in districts Nos. and 16,
have not been irrigated since the mid
die of July and automobilists and
others who have occasion to use the
roads are censuring the board of su-
rervisors for allowing the highways
to lapse into such condition as ex-
lists at present" Supervisor Arthur
Shepard said this morning.
"The fault lies nowhere. We have
been unable to pet water to irrigate
the county roads; in fact We have
been positively instructed to tell coun-
ty employees who work on the roads
not to irrigate the highways unless
the orders have been approved by Su-
perintendent Carberry of Water Com
pany No. l and the water turned on
by the zanjero.
q understand there will be plenty
Of water, probably within the next
couple Of weeks, and as soon as the
shortage has been overcome we will
lie able to resume irrigation on the
roads"
"The condition of the roads, except
in a few districts, has been unsatis-
factory, but it is because some of the
water companies have been unable to
supply Us with water" County Road
Foreman F. w. Young said this morn
ing. e
Il understand relief from the pres
ent situation is expected in few days
and as soon as water is obtainable
for the roads we will continue with
the work Of trying to keep them in
the hest possible condition"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
lie fronts for The prospective drive
possible routes of the drive.
(Stalf Correspondence)


London, Aug. 25.-A stupendous
German drive south through Austria
and the Balkan states to Constantine
pie for the relief Of Turkey and then
perhaps on down through Turkey in
Asia to the Suez canal! VIII this be
the Kaiser's next move?
Many here who keep a weather eye
on the strategic size of the war be
lieVe that with the Russians in retreat
the Kaiser will order a huge army
swung south to "steam roll" its way
through the Balkans and to Turkey.
Some predict that the threatened
German drive to Petrograd will not
now be even attempted. That instead
huge forces will be headed for Tur-
key with Suez as the furthermost goal.
These are the reasons put for
ward:
Turkey is desperately short of
shells. Roumania has persistently re-
fused to permit shells and munitions
from Germany's huge shell factories
to pass through her territory to the
Turks.
A German drive then would open
a direct route for munitions between
Germany and Turkey.
1t would enable the Turks, backed
by strong German reinforcements. to
put up an even more stubborn resist
ance to the storming of the Dardan-
elles and perhaps even indefinitely
block the Allies attempt to break
through and release Russian wheat.
Their collier traffic practically
stopped By the operations of the Rus
sian fleet in the Black Sea, the Turks
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
THREE SUITS FILED
IN COURT TO-DAY

Suit against W. j. Ivy was filed ii
the Superior court this morning by
the First National Bank of CaleXico
The bank asks for $1,000 judgment
or the possession of stock in Ivy
possession, in addition to 1000 dam
ages and costs.
Suit to dissolve marital VOWS was
filed in the Superior court this morn
ing by Elsie f. Pankey against Sam
uel Glenn Pankey. Both live in Holt
vile.
Suit for $4,000 and other costs was
filed in the Superior court this morn
ing by Grace c. Longley. The Daven-
port Messenger -Kavanaugh Company
a corporation, and others, were named
as defendants.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
How Much of a Man Are You?

GLOW much of 4 man are yoa?' the
/ University Of Caiiforaia is asking all
is frcaAmcn. "A"e you equal to the
following tests Of a really serviceable
body If not, then you must come
into the gymnasium end try to pet
a better BODY to live in."
Here's what thc university says Il
young man OUGHT to be able to do
with his body and the majority Of
The 500 freshmen can:
Jump two and two-fifths times rs
far as his own height.
Iland-yault obstacles as high as his
shoulder.
Chin himself three times.
Dive hcadfirst to the ground while
running and roll to his feet.
Run a hundred yards in less than
Is seconds-or in less than If if he
weighs over 100 pounds.
Prove he knows enough about box
ih% or wrestling or jiu-jitsu to con
troll himself in the face Of punish
ment.'
Swim fifty yards.
Dive from a height of five feet.
Swim five yards supporting help
less companion.
Use first aid methods for resusci-
tating the drowned.
And every freshman is examined
to see if he has sound heart and lungs,
satisfactory nerve conditions and
blood pressure, normal conformation
and carriage, and a clean bill Of health
The students with bodies as good
as that are to have a new kind of
gymnasium course. Instead Of the
more conventional types of physical
education, they are to be enrolled for
regular work in football, baseball,
track athletics, swimming, tennis,
handball, basketball, volleyball, box
ing or other outdoor sports. They
must be as regular and faithful in
such exercise as if enrolled in a gym
nasium class.
To implant the lifelong habit of
zestful participation in some outdoor
sport is the great aim in view.
The moral values of the bodily
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
OFFICER WONDERS
ABOUT BIG REV ARD

Deputy Sheriff Kendrick is wonder
ing about the reward that is said to
have been offered for the arrest of
Bob Brooks Of Iloltyille, who was
wanted in Pauls Valley, Okla, on a
charge Of selling rlortgaged property.
The sheriff's office received $25 for
the arrest, but it is understood that
at one time a large reward was out
standing for Brooks capture. Whether
that reward has been withdrawn or
not is not known, but Deputy Sheriff
kendrick is inclined to believe that it
has expired.
At the time of Brooks arrest cous-
in Of the fugitive told Deputy Sheriff
kendrick that a $4,000 reward was
outstanding for Brooks apprehension.
The officer was a little skeptical, but
when an officer from Oklahoma came
for Brooks, Kendrck was informed
that at one time there had been a ST.
800 reward. The eastern officer did
not know whether or not it was still
in effect and Deputy Sheriff Kendrick
IS wondering whether the sheriff's of
flee is going to get the reward for
the capture.
The $1,000 is said to have been of
tered by Oklahoma banks.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-08-25
After Hull's Freedom.

San Diego, Aug. 25.-Friends of X
S. Hull, a wealthy Pasadena man il
Jail at Tiajuana for accidentally killing
a drunken Mexican soldier while au-
tomobiling, are making desperate
effort to secure his release without
trial. An automobile caravan of law
yers and influential American and
Spanish San Diegans left for Tiajuana
this morning. They carried affidayits
from witnesses and it is hoped the
affidavits will cause a speedy release
Mexican officials plan to remove Hull
to Mexicali soon, as the court sits
there.