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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
JOHNS DEDUCTIONS AT FAULT
Result Of Bright Youths Reasoning
Brought CONSERVATION to His
Employer.

John was the new boy at the board.
ing house. His mistress was scolding
him because he never surmounted an
obstacle.
John" she said, when I sent you
for two-pound loaf cake and they
had none. why in the world did you
not bring two one-pound cakes? That
would be exactly the same thing"
John seemed TO grasp the knowl-
edge. His mistress thought so until
the next day.
She was going on a Journey, and
being a large, stout woman, told John
to engager her two seats in the bus.
When John returned she asked:
Did you have any difficulty"
No, maam." replied the hopeless
John, "but 1 could not get them both
together, so 1 got one on the inside
and one on the top"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
His Bid.

Between the blonde young woman
on the other side of the car and her
stout neighbor next to the left there
interviewed a space perhaps four
inches in width. Clinging to the
strap just in front of the blonde wom-
an was a cheerful individual whose
uncertain footing was, it seemed. not
wholly due to the jolting and jerking
of the common carrier. Presently he
fastened an ingratiating smile upon
the young woman.
Madam" murmured he. if you
femme sit down in that place there
by you ibid vote for woman SUI
frage. New York Evening Post.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

London.-A British official state.
ment issued here announces that ths
allied trops have captured two lines
OF Turkish trenches on the Gallipoli
peninsula to the east of Saghir Dere.
near hrithia, and that three lines
nave been stormed to the west OF
that place.
The announcement adds weight to
an unofficial dispatch from Athens.
which says that the exhaustion OF the
turks facing the French forces on the
GaAlipoh Peninsula is evident and
leads to the belief that the Turkish
positions at Krithia will soon be taken
by assault In recent advance made
by the French. this dispatch states.
5000 Turks were found dead in the
trenches on the front taken.
Recent fighting in the Dardanelles
mas resulted in an appreciable adj
vance by the Allies, the dispatch de-
clares' the French troops under the
inspiring leadership of General Gour-
aud commander of the French expedi.
1onary force at the DardanelIes. par
tlcularly distinguishing themselves.
racing the French. the Athens cor
respondent continues. the Turkish
front does not exceed three and one
quarter miles, which artillery sweeps
continually. The Turks are meeting
with growing difficulties in bringing
up reinforcements and supplies. while
the Allies have every facility for sup
plying their needs.
The Austro-Germans continue their
almost unbroken advance in Galicia
and over the Polish frontier. The
Russians have begun a retreat from
the Vistula River and the district OF
Zamose. southeast of Lublin. and
about twenty miles from the Galician
frontier in Russian Poland. accord
ing TO the official statement issued by
German Army Headquarters.
A brief Austrian official communi.
cation indicated that the Teutons
were being help up along the Gnila
Lipa, but a fuller and later official
statement made no such admission.
although conceding that hard fighting
IN this sector was in progress.
On that part of the eastern front
to the north and northwest OF Lem
berg. where the Germans claim the
Russians are falling back precipitate-
Iy' the Austro-Germans have occupied
another Polish town, Zawichost. lust
over the frontier.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
MASS 1000, 600 in POLAND
TEUTON DRIVE UNCHECKED
ALLIES GAIN AT STRAITS
London Officially Announces Victory For Ango-French
Land Forces---Sweep Over Mosem Forts on GaIlipoIi
5000 DEAD LEFT in TRENCHES WHEN TURKS FLEE

London.-The unchecked drive OF
the Austro-German armies. estimated
at 100000 men, from Galicia north
ward into Poland, was admitted here
and in Paris to be causing great anxi-
ETY. to the allies.
Although the Russians appear to
be falling back in good order and
contesting every foot of the ground,
they are being swept further and fur
Their into their own territory and have
thus far been unable to make a stand
against the onslaughts of their pur-
suers
The fighting along the Gnila Lipa
River has not abated in intensity, but
the Berlin official report records
steady progress in the sector.
Further north in the arc around
Lemberg. as well as along what has
now become the northern front, be-
Cween the Vistula and Bug rivers, the
Ausro-German legions are forging
ahead.
They also have crossed the forest
fringing the Tanew River. and are not
far from the Zamosc fortress, twenty
five miles north of the Galician from
tier.
Only a hundred miles to the north
is the great Russian base, Brest-
Litovsk, linked with Warsaw by inn
portant railways and lying almost due
east of the Polish capital.
The British Admiralty announced
that the torpedo boat Lightning was
damaged off the east coast of Eng
land by a mine or a torpedo. Four
teen members of her crew are report
ed as missing. The vessel is now in
harbor.
Notwithstanding the French attacks
around Arras it is argued that the
Germans must feel comparatively Sc
cure in the west; else they would not
have risked their tremendous envelop-
ing move against the Russians.
The French are persisting in their
assaults in the neighborhood Of Arras.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
All His Fault.

One witness in a recent police
court case was an old Irish woman,
Immediately the prisoners lawyer
asked her question she began talk
ing. and talked and talked and talked.
Stop! Stop" ordered the magia-
trate, hammering on his desk
But the old woman still talked on
Here, you in the witness box, do
be quiet!" Numbered the magistrate
again. "Oh. do stop for a minutei"
And the old woman still went on.
Then the magistrate turned angrtIy
on the lawyer
Look here, Mr.. -" he shouted.
you started her-now stop her!"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
Hint Did Its Work.

When the young British officer, or
dered to the front, called on his tailor
to get a fresh outfit, the tailor could
not forget that there was an unset
tied account
But he felt nervous about broaching
the subject.
81 see the enemy" said the young
officer, has had a check"
Lucky enemy" said the tailor,
wistfully.
The young officer looked puzzled for
moment and then took the gentle
hint. Next day the bill was settled
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
TURcoITALIAN WAR.

Declaration Soon, Berlin Says
Abruzzi at Dardanelles.
Berlin-The Overseas News Agency
issued a statement saying that the
italian newspapers are expressing
great JOY over the announcement that
italy Is to send a feet of warships
under the Duke of the Abruzzi to aid
IN the attack on the Dardanelles and
20 permit the withdrawal OF British
WaFships for work elsewhere
II rs considered that Turkey soon
sill declare war on Italy
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
OF Far More Importance.

Pat and friend were reading an
account of shipwreck. in which they
were greatly interested.
pat" said his friend, Gin case of a
shipwreck, presence of mind is worth
everything else"
"Prisince of moind, we say" replied
Pat earnestly. Faith, and I don't
agree wild We. In tonne of shipwreck,
absince of body is of far more impor-
lance than prisince of moind. Ma
tional Monthly.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
Perfect EXampIe

The paper speaks of a certain argu-
ment as being tactfully yet forcefully
phrased,' said the young student.
What would be a good example of
that"
MY son" returned the father, can
it be that you have never lent ear to
your mothers able representations on
the periodical occasions when 1 return
home on pay day?"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
CARE FOR YOUR HAIR
BY Frequent shampoos With cuticura
Will Help You. Trial Free.

Precede shampoos by touches Of
Cuticura Ointment if needed to spots
OF dandruff, itching and irritation of
the scalp. Nothing better for the COM
plexion, hair, hands or skin than these
fragrant supercreamy emollients. Also
as preparations for the toilet.
~Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
FIGHTING ON SAN.

London.-The River San took the
place Of the Dniester as the setting
Of sanguinary battle in the effort
of the Russians to prevent the in
vestment of Warsaw.
Petrograd now admits the Cars
forces have retired to the River Gnila
Lipa, which is eighty miles west of
the Russian frontier and falls into the
Dniester at Halicz.
The capture of Halicz and the
crossing of the Dniester by the Ger
mans along the entire front was an
nounced by Berlin, this report mark
ing the utter collapse of the offensive
undertaken by the Russians in their
effort to beat back the victorious Aus
tro-Germans.
The desperate rear guard action of
the Russians and the stubborn resis-
lance of the flank of Grand Duke
Nicholas, commander-in-chief of the
Cars armies, apparently has enabled
him to reform his lines along the
River Bug without interference.
The Gnila Lipa has steep banks. and
it's many bluffs provide admirable IA
cilities for defense
The first anniversary of the assassi-
nation of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
of Austria, which turned Europe into
an armed camp. was marked on the
western front by heavy artillery bat
ties.
North OF Souchez, at Melville and
at Roclincourt, duels were fought with
heavy guns. without infantry move
ments or gains of ground on either
side.
The Germans continued to lombard
Arras, and between the Disc and the
Aisne the French gained an advantage
in an artillery engagement
The comparative inactivity of the
French forces is attributed by observ-
ers on the side of the allies to a de
sire to consolidate positions already
won and to gauge better the general
plan of campaign on the part of the
Germans and how it will affect the
situation in France and Belgium.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
Two Big Vessels Are Sunk.

LondOn.-The British steamers eau.
casian and Inglemoor were sunk by
a German submarine. The Caucasian
a vessel of 1856 tons, was bound
from London for New Orleans when
attacked. The InglemoOr was
steamer of 4.331 tons
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
One ADVANTAGE.

Traded your motorboat for an aero
plane, Ell? What's the idea?"
We'll. there's this about an aero
plane-even if the engine does break
down, you're bound to land some
where"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
zeppelin Blown IIn

Amsterdam Zeppelin airship ex
ploded while leaving its shelter at
Brussels and was completely de
stroyed, according to- report receiv.
ed here. Every man i'm the crew
OF 20 is said to have persisted.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

Pretoria. South Africa.-Two Brit
ish aeroplanes successfully lombard.
ed German troop trains at Otavi Ger
man Southwest Africa. 10 was an
nounced Nearly 100 German sol.
diers are believed to have been
killed
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
Iamver,s Admisslnn

First Iawyer-How's business?
Second Lawyer-Oh very bad
ono clients I'm town"
Not a one"
Where are they"
Most of them are in Jail just
now"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
Grand Prize at Panama-Pa Pacific Expo.
sition Awarded to Walter
Baker e. CO. Ltd.

The Grand Prize for superiority Of Co
Goa and Chocolate Preparations has been
awarded to Walter Baker & Co. Ltd. Dor
chester. Mass This famous old house has
received 81 Highest Awards at the leading
expeditions In Europe and America Adv
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
ALLIES RECRUIT IN FRISCO.

PROSECUTED HInts re Has Evidence
for indictments.
San Francisco.-After the Federal
Grand Jury. which Is investigating al
eyed recruiting for the allies in San
Francisco had examined several OF
lile British subjects brought back
~sm New York a statement was
ne/3 by John W Preston United
-'~tes District Attorney. intimating
~. sufficient evidence had been OBJ
az. cd to warrant several indict-
Neats.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
lIANY 49, znNE HIosPrrALs

Have ordered Aliens Foot-Esse tho antsspuc
powder. Tor use among the couva.escsnt troops.
Shaken into the shoes or dissolved in the foot
bath, Aliens Foot-Esse gives refreshing rest and
comfort and prevents tae feet getting tired or
iooi-sore ~ DO TO-DAY. D5nt accept any sub
pie. address Allen S. O.msled Leroy H. Adv
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

Are Bell and Barbara blood rela-
tions?'
ooh, no 10 is purely platonic crouch
they have for each other!"-Puck.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
General Slain While LEADING cbaros

Petrograd General Tokaren. one
Of Russias bestknown military lead
ers. was killed i'm leading a charge
against one of the Austrian positions
i'm Galicia
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
Swedish Ships Reported SUNK

Stockholm. Several Swedish ships
in the harbor Of Windau Russia. are
reported TO have been sunk when
that port was bombarded by German
warshIps
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

A chorus girl and a bachelor uncle
are always considered legitimate prey
by those who wish to use them
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
GERMANS sEcuRE M WEsT.

The advance of the Italians has
been very slow. but if it is to be
stopped more Austrian troops must
in all probability be transferred from
The Galician line, unless Austria is
willing to surrender the seaport Of
Triest. which is unlikely.
Announcement in the Italian press
IF a rupture between Italy and Tur-
Key. with the early Intervention Of the
italian army and navy alongside the
Allies in the Dardanelles, has been
received in Paris with much satisfac-
ion
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

Slots cut part way through the
blade facilitate the work Of a new hoe
for mixing mortar and cement
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08
No Chance.

WAS she self-possessed when you
proposed?"
Yes; and-er-she still is!"-An-
swerS.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

The Grand Smash.
so you bought an auto. How are
you getting along?"
"On crutches."
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

A woman diets for fat. man for
his stomach OF some other organ.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

AS the sun is to the moon so is
the natural blonde to the peroxide
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

Development in Morocco has been
generally stopped because of the war
in Europe.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

Sugar beets can be successfully
grown in Ireland.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

your own DRUGGIST WILL TFIr.yOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy r.. Red. Weak Watery
Eyes and Granulatcd Eyellds. No srnnrfsng
Just Eve comfurt. Write Tor BOOK OF Tho Fva
By mail tfcs. Murine kye Remedy Co. Cbicago
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-08

The indications are that Europe, at
least will have an old-fashioned
Fourth of July.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17
q. q N. OPENING.

1t was hoped that the passenger
service of the B. & N. railroad between
Fairmont and Pittsburgh would be in
operation by the first day Of July; but
it is not likely that such a thing is
possible. There is hitch concerning
the tariffs at the present time, and
the officials are unable to state the
exact date of the opening Of the new
road's passenger service. 1t is init
mated, however, that passenger trains
will be running before the middle OF
July, unless another postponement
comes before that time,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17
DOES SHE Realty KNOW

After being refused a license to wed
because she was not Is years old, thu
Grant Town girl who failed to get a
license on Monday. came right back
on Tuesday and said that she had
looked up the family records and found
that she was older than she thought
she was on Monday, and on the
strength of her plea she was given
the license. 1t is strange how some
people can change their age over
night, especially IN the case OF a
woman, for women generally hack off
the actual count whenever possible,
instead of adding to it. However, If
the lady was successful IN securing
the license, we can't think Of any good
reason why she should not get mar.
rfed. But does she really know how
old she is? That's all we want to
know.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17
CHICAGO STRIKE OFF.

The logical thing was done in Chi
.eago yesterday in regard to the strike
of the street car employees, which
held the city in a tied.up condition for
over two days. Arbitration as a
means Of settling the dispute was
agreed to by both sides in the case,
and Mayor Thompson was selected as
the third party of the board Of arbi
Ftration. This was wise and com
mendable move on the part Of those
concerned, as it will enable. the strik
ers to go about their daily work until
the report of the arbitration board is
made. 1t is always the striker that
suffers the most in labor disputes, for
the average street car employe can
Ill afford to spend many idle days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17

legislature Will be called into extra
session. and that means Will at once
be taken by the lawmakers Of West
Virginia to meet the demands made
BY the decision Of the highest tFiSunaI
In the land. It Is not beissyed tn
Washington that West virginia viii
IN TO nave The case REQ pensd. as the
chance of success IN that direction
would be small; tndeed and would
only be an added expense to the state.
The general opinion Of the Washing;
ton politicians is that the legislature
OF west Virginia will eventually ar:
range for a bond issue covering the
amount to be paid on account Of the
final Judgment OF the high court. It
Is said that state in as good financial
standing as West Virginia would be
able to float the required number Of
bonds at 1 per cent or less.
On the night that the decision Of
the Supreme Court was handed down.
Governor Hatfield In an interview
published in one Of the state papers
stated that he had not decided what
action to take on the matter of the
debt case, now that the final decision
had been made; but he inttmated that
Of the legislature in the near future.
unless after a careful investigation Of
the best methods of taking care Of the
burden, 1t was found expedient to
call an extra session of the state law
makers.
It is safe to say that West Virginia
will meet the problem in a satisfactory
manner. West Virginia has always
been able to solve her special prob.
lens In the past, and it is not likely
that she will fail on the latest one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17
ANoTaER Ex..T!RA- SESSION.

wna the deetsions Of the Supreme
Court ii the United States in regard
70 the long standing Virginia debt
case mean that there viii be another
-x.ra SESSION % the legislature of
Eert virginia "a the near future?
ms is the question, that Is being asked
o. Ali sides,
Cur Warrington correspondent has
gwen the rmationi that In the Capt.
iai city the: general opinion is that the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17

We may be wrong in our quotation
of the words-it's the spirit of the
thing that jingles in our memory.
The heart of America has been In.
tensely stirred by the resignation Of
Secretary of State Bryan, by the cir
cumstances which compelled 1t, by the
things OF Ill omen it presages. But
there is one lesson which 1t teaches
more forcibly than any other-that IL
is the duty Of ever American, of low
or high degree, to stand squarely be.
hind the President, whatever his
course and its results may be. Sec
rotary Bryan. failing to reconcile his
conscience with his official duty, chose
to eFface himself. Whatever our per
sonal opinion Of Mr.. Bryan, or his
policies; may be. we must grant the
entire sincerity Of his devotion to his
principles.-Ex.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17
sroon'e stry To- be an earthly saint with
eyas fixed on a star
inst ffy TO be the Teller that your
mother thinks you are?"

Re meant. brother, that If you are
trying your level best to be the Teller
that your mother thinks you are, then
ypu are headed in thesright direction,
ana your NE viii be a success from
the standpptnt ofsrtght living, which
Il 5ust q important as to have a
successf,i lie from the standpoint Of
.iches, honor and power. There are
no iches int eworld to compare with
tie weaith o. 8 good character; no
honor 50 sfsat assto be able to face
he wofid with q free5 conscience and to
stand upon the merits OF your deeds;
no power 80 great as the power OF
right living
Every r1osner thinks that her son
ts the best man ri the world. She
relieves that her son is doing his
fall share to make the world better
ana bdghter. How many Of US are
irving hard 70 so live that we will be
IS near IS possible to the kind of fell
ltrs that our mothers think we are?
WHAT'S tie answers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17
FoR DEFENSE, NOT ATTACK.

FOR DEFENSEt NOT All Mn
Not without criminal negligence can
this country, facing the international
possibilities 1t must always face and
bearing the world responsibilities the
nation must always bear, leave itself
naked Of military defense. There is
a system which gives reasonable pre-,
paredness, without building war ma
chine. 1t Is. the system by which the
smaller, peaceful countries of Europe,
such as the Netherlands, Belgium and
Switzerland, develop possibilities OF
very great strength while not incur.
ring the crushing burden of militarism.
The New York Press.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17
.Monong ah Boys
On Camping Trip

IA party Of young men from Monon;
gah. consisting Of Walden Leonard,
left this morning on the Baltimore and
Ohio train for Valley Falls. where they
will spend two+week vacation in
camp. At Valley Falls they will be
Joined by Tin" Talbot, OF New York,
and will be Joined b. a large crowd Of
young people from Monongah and
Fairmont Sunday afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17
RRYAN,s DETACHMENT.

There's a little verse which keeps a
running through our minds, something
like this: $
There's SO much that's bad in the best
of US. s
And SO much that's good IL TIE
worst Of US,
That 1t Ill becomes any one Of US
To speak Ill of the rest of us."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-06-17

sERVIA RE.ENTERs THE WAR.
seryia. after an inactivity of almost
six months, returns to the war, mark
ing her re,entry by strengthening her
lines on the northern border and re-
peating the memorable march of two
years ago to the Albanian coast. Since
last December, when at the moment of