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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

er. His foot slipped on the hardwood
fioor, the ankle twisted, and he fell
awl1wardly, striking his head against
table leg with such force that he lay
half stunned. Al instant later his as
sailant emptied five chambers of re-
volver into the darkness about him.
and then, alarmed by a racket cf
pounding on the hall door, fled success
fully by way of the fire escape to ad-
joining roofs aud neighboring back
yards.
By the time Whitaker was able to
pull himself together and hobble to the
door, brace of intelligent policemen,
who had been summoned by the hall
boy, were threatening to break it down.
Admitted, they took his safety into
their care and, simultaneously, the re-
volver which he incautlously admitted
possessing. Later they departed, OBJ
viously dlsgruntled by the unprofes-
sional conduct of the "crook" who had
left no "clues," with warning to the
householder that he might expect to be
summoned TO court, as soon as he was
able to move, to answer for the crime
of keeping n weapon of defense.
Whitaker took to his bed in company
with black temper and the aroma of
arnica.
He entertained, the next day. several
persons: reporters a physician; a fu-
tile, superfuous, monumental crea-
ture misleadingly designated a plain
clothes man; finally his friend (by now
their acquaintance had warmed to real
friendship Ember.
The retired investigator found Whit
aker getting into his clothes-a cere-
mony distinguished by some profanity
and numerous grunts.
Afternoon" he said. taking a chair
and surveying the sufferer with slight
iy masked amusement. Having n
good timer"
"You go to thunder!" said Whitaker
in disgust.
Glad to see you're not hurt much
pursued the other. unabashed.
Whitaker withered him with glare.
You're lucky to be alive" observed
Ember, exasperatingly philosophic.
"A lot you know about it L sup
pose you could lay this thug by the
heels in brace OF shakes?"
"Just about" Ember admitted pIac-
idly.
Whitaker stared aggressively. "You
mean DrummOGd?"
The answer was nod.
81 don't believe It."
You'll mt all events do me the credit
to recall that warned you two months
ago"
"All the same, 1 don't believe 1t was
Drummond."
you haven't missed any property,
1 believer"
'No."
$50 presumably the fellow had sorie
motive other than n desire 10 tbieye
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
BRAVE OR cURloUS7

II you received information
that a mysterious murderer
threatened you, would you cal.
the bluff by staying where you
were and defying the Mystery
or would you hurry into hiding7
Whitaker, thinking he was
soon to die, married young
Mary Ladislas to protect her
good name, and sailed for parts
unknown at once. Supposedly
long dead, he turns up in New
York several years later, healthy
and wealthy, and finds his wife,
"Sara Law" noted actress, in
the midst of performance. The
play stops abruptly. She refuses
to see him. Drummond, Whit
aker's former law partner, en-
gagged to marry the supposed
widow, is reported a suicide.
Whital<er's friend, Martin EN-
ber, former detective, doubts
the report.
Read how Whitaker acted
when warned of violence-in
this instaIlment. It's thrilling
and puzzling!
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
EGG KINGS" STOCK
SUBJECT OF RAID
Chicago Health Officials sieze 72,
100000 Eggs in Storage.

Chicago.-In an attempt to smash
an alleged corner" in eggs. city
health officials raided a warehouse
and seized several millions of eggs
said TO have been stored by James
K. Wetz. alleged Egg King"
DR.. John Dill Robertson, commits.
sioner of health. who led the raid
said he was acting on an ordinance
authorizing him to hold for investi.
cation eggs the quality of which is
suspected.
Mr.. Wetz, according to officials
has control of 72,OO0,0OO eggs.
Egg Boycott Advised.
Raids were made also on two other
warehouses where Wetz had eggs in
storage. The ordinance, it was
learned prohibits the storage OF eggs
for more than 10 months Examina
tion by so investigators showed that
many millions of eggs. including
many stored by Wetz. were put away
in March and April.
"Wetz will be obliged to throw
these on the market by January 81"
said DIR. Robertson, land my advice
to the people is to stop using eggs
until he begins to market them"
Women of the Political Equality
League adopted a resolution declar.
ing that eggs at so cents dozen
are prohibitive," and agreeing to
buy none at that price.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
He sustained a Murderous Assault.

Besides, If he'd been on the loot ne
might much more easily have tried one
Of the lower floors-and more sen.
sibly."
"Well q" Whitaker temporized
"Aud I'd like to know what you
mean to do"
about what?"
"Unless you're hell-bent on sticking
around here to get your head mashed
in-I venture respectfully to suggest
that you consign yourself to my com
pcteEt care"
"Me0nirg--"
I've got a bungalow down on LONG
Isl0nd-a onehorsa sort Of q bachelor
affair-ond I'm going TO run down this
evening and stay awhile There's quiet
70 society ana good swimming WIN
You co1e along qad be my guest unit
YOU grow tired of it7'
Done wiiE Won" declared Whita.
kcr with "a strolg sense OF relief.
As q matter of fact, he was FAR less
incredulous of Enber's theory than he
chose to admit
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

I'm this city during the recent polit
ical campaign and tainted on tho
platform at the meeting She was
removed TO O hospital and her bus.
band and parents rushed from New
York to join her here
% was stated That Mrs. Boissevain's
trouble originated in her tonsils.
which became nnomcd as the re.
sult of too constant speaking during
the campaign Sine had been weaken.
ed by overeXertion and when She be.
came iil her system failed to resist
the advance of the disease.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
WITHDRAWs RECOUNT PETITION.

Clarksburg, w. Va.-Counsel repre-
senting the Democratic presidential
electors and United States Senator w.
Z. Chiffon, withdrew the petition fled
in the Harrison county court asking
for recount of the vote cast at the
election on November z, shortly before
the court had prepared to start the re-
count
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
"suFFs" TO HOLD CONFERENCE
To Decide Whether or Not to Re-sub-
NIT the Amendment.

Huntington, w Va.-Members OF
the West Virginia Equal Suffrage asso-
citation will meet here in December to
decide whether or not to ask the state
legislature to resubmit the amend
ment. Mrs. Lena Lowe Yost. presi-
dent Of the association, is expected
shortly to issue a call for the meeting
Local sunragists are taking some con
ISOLATION I'm their defeat by the returns
from Brooke county, the only county
which voted favorabiy on the suffrage
amendment They call attention to
the fact that Brooke countys percent
age of illiteracy is the lowest in the
state. only two per cent.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
MINE OPERATIONS Are REDUCED

Matewan w Va Extreme car
shortage fro the Pocahontas and Thack-
err coal fields has reduced mine opera.
lions TO two and tbroe days per week.
Operators are unable TO meet more
than one half The demand on contract
orders and domestic trade is being re.
fused Railway officials are optimistic
and advise chat the empty supply VIII
be Greatly increased within the next
week. Mines arc being offered s3 per
ion mine RON coal by Western pur
chasers
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
SPECIAL TRAINS ARE WANTED

Huntington. w Va Although the
next meeting of the West Virginia
Educators Association will not be
held here until next June. Chamber
Of Commerce officials see I'm the in
quiries now being received relative to
special trains some indication OF the
size and Importance OF the meeting.
Elaborate plans for the entertainment
OF the visitors VIII be- worked out.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
SIR HIRAM MAXIM

edge mastered him and between work
at an ironmaster's he studied and at
tended lectures. His first patents were
electrical devices. Then came the
Maxim automatic gun and cordite. for
a time the most powerful smokeless
powder known. Lately he has been
interested in aviation. Hudson Maxim
is a brother.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
WLLlSTA ATTACK FAILS
Cavalry and Gunfre Too Much for
Bandit Cana.

Chihuahua City-A small band OF
Vl.la bandits took a foo,hold i'm the
church OF Santa Rio de Guadalupe.
They were driven out by gunfre
from their stronghold and cavalry
dispersed them
The night was spent I'm expecta.
,iou of the last desperate attack
which did not materialize. Sman
groups of enemy cavalry were shell.
cd by the artillery of Santa Rosa
hill
villa drove up IN am automobile
to within about three miles OF ba
city from Tine northwest The auto
mobile was sholled by lonrranee
guns and finally abandoned but villa
escaped
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Budapest A movement for the
erection OF n huge monument 20 the
l'tc Emperor Franz Joseph from Russ
sian cannon captured during the war
has started in hungary. 10 is planned
to place the monument in front of the
parliament building n Budapest.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Baltimore Buffalo was chosen aa
The meeting place OF the convention
next year of the American Federation
oi Labor. The federation unanimous
~ re elected The following officers.
President Samuel G0mper. first vice
president James Duncan; treasurer
John y Lennon; secretary. Frank
Morrison
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

New York Plans were announced
'or ceremonies December 2 attending
Die formal acceptance by President
Wilson on behalf OF the otcrnmont
IF q new lighting system for the
Statue of Liberty A division of the
atlantic feet wiz acc as guard of
l0nOr
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
ALL EFFORTS FAIL
Mrs. 5oissevain Suffrage Leader,
Dies After Long Illness.

Los Angeles.-Mrs Inez Millhol-
land Boissevain, widely known SUI.
fragist and welfare worker, died in
q hospital here after an illness OF
10 weeks. She was 80 years old.
Mrs. Boissevain was stricken sud.
denly while addressing an audience
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
SIR HIRAM MAXIM DEAD.

Was Noted Inventor of Automatic
Fire Arm and Cordite.
London.-Sir Hiram Stevens Max.
i'm, inventor of cordite and the auto.
matte fire arm, died here.
Sir Hiram had been reported as
seriously i'll at his home in London
for several days. He was aged &c.
His career reads like a romance
Born at Sangerville, Maine, OF poor
parents. he received a common school
education and for four years worked
as an apprentice in coach building
Then his thirst for scientific knowl
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Charleston, w. Va.-Robert Rimmer
was shot and probably fatally injured
near his home at st. Adams. Three
alleged bootleggers are supposed to
have tried highway robbery and when
Rimmer resisted. shot him
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

"tiDw did your garden turn out7"
%, helped. The work I did I'm 4
gave me % great appetite for the vege
tables J bad buy
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Cape May. M J.-Fire of undoier
mined origin wiped ont TIE aDny
of seven of Lewis wis
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

hec1f1ur British scientist
N-rafe arr Use most extreme RAYS sc tn,
0i ihe spectrum.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Boston The death in Washington
yf Col william r Craiehm of the
snginoer Corps of the United States
Army was announced
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Charleston, w. Va.-Otto Grady has
received a telegram here containing
the information that two children of
Mrs. j. M. Morgan met death by acci-
dent early at Knoxville, Tenn. No
details were given.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Parkersburg, w. Vac. E. PAIL,
deputy county clerk, has been ap-
pointed by the county commissioners
as county clerk to succeed c. l.. Nc
Vey, who died recently The appoint
ment is good for two years.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30
WEST VIRGINIA BRIEFS

Huntington, w. a.-The West Vir-
ginia Mining Institute will meet here
on the 14Ah of December.
Huntington, w. Va.-James Clark,
with other coal men, has leased coal
lands belonging to the Hartland Col
liery Company on Middle Creek, in
Clay county, and will install modern
mining plants
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

DO you believe that Drum
mond Is jead7 Who assaulted
Whitaker What vas the mo.
tivc7
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Charleston, w. Va.-James Hamil
ton, Union soldier in the Civil War
died here. He was a member of TrooI
h, Of the Seventh West Virginia cav
airy during the war and also a mem
ber of the Brunson Post in this city.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Huntington, w Va.-Tho project OF
BRIDGING the Ohio river here was re-.
vived when an important conference
of business men was held al the Fred
erick hotel lt would not be surpri8.
ing II deanito steps toward financing
Che bridge are taken within the next
few Neeka.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

V eys WHO uleu recently. lne appoint
ment is good for two years
Charleston, w Va.-James Hamil-
ton. a Union soldier in the Civil War.
died here. lie was a member of Troop
h, of the Seventh West Virginia cav
airy during the war and also a mem
Der Of the Brunson Post in this city.
Charleston, w. a.-Bituminous
coal prices at the mine were further
advanced here % cents ton One
operator reported a telegraphic order
from Pittsburg for a large tonnage
with instructions to ship regardless of
price.
Charleston. w. Va.-Delegates to
represent Kanawha county agricul-
tural interests at the farmers week
meetings to be held in Morgantown
during the first week in January we're
appointed by the Kanawha County
Farm Bureau at the regular meeting.
FairmOnt. w. Wa conference OF
the executive committee OF the West
Virginia State Federation of Won.
ems Clubs was held here. Following
a luncheon at local club, a business
session was held for the purpose OF
discussing matters of Importance to
the organization
Wheeling, w. Va.LHomer McGnl,
OF Warwood. and John Ash. Of Point
Pleasant we're drowned i'm the Ohio
river at Dam No. 10 while endeavor.
ing to lower a bear trap The boat
overturned and William Clarke. who
accompanied them swan ashore. The
bodies were not recovered.
Clarksburg. w va-Harry L..
Brooks expolice chief Of this city. left
for WiertOn Hancock county. W. Va.
where he has accepted n position OF
city manager Mr. Brooks declared
his intentions of establishing a news.
paper in that town and would use his
Efforts toward the organization OF a
daily paper in Wicrton
Parkersburg w. va Fred E Sha-
''It uIaiidkH engineer from Washing
ton, ID. G.. and County Agent Buchan.
an are now surveying farms through.
out Wood county for drainage sys-
TENS. The farm of Gordon Enochs at
Greencastle was surveyed and tho
farms belonging To- p. IT. Bibbce and
II. j. Rhinohart, at Leachtown. we're
gone over
Huntington w Va-The Pence
Springs Company composed of local
business men. met TO- award the con-
tract for the new hotel and other i'm.
provomeuts 90 be made at Pence
Springs Work viii start ~ once
Huntington. w. Va.-Tho project OF
bridging Che Ohio river here was re.
vived when an important conference
of business men was held at the Fred
erick hotel It would not be surpris.
ing II definite steps toward financing
Che bridge are taken within the next
few weeks.
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Charleston, w. Va.-Bituminous
coal prices at the mine were further
advanced here % cents ton One
operator reported a telegraphic order
from Pittsburg for a large tonnage
with instructions to ship regardless of
price.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Huntington w Va-The Pence
Springs Company. composed of local
business men. met tO award the con-
tract for The new hotel and other inn.
provomeuts Co be made at Pence
Springs Work will start 81 once.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Charleston. w. Va.-Delegates to
represent Kanawha county agricul-
tural interests at the farmers week
meetings to be held in Morgantown
during the first week in January we're
appointed by the Kanawha County
Farm Bureau at the regular meeting.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Fairmont, w. Va.--A conference OF
the executive committee OF the West
Virginia State Federation of Wom
ems Clubs was held here. Following
a luncheon at local club, a business
session was held for the purpose of
discussing matters of Importance to
the organization.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-11-30

Wheeling, w. Va.-Homer McGnl,
Of Warwood. and John Ash. of Point
Pleasant, were drowned i'm the Ohio
river at Dam No. 10 while endeavor.
ing to lower a bear trap. The boat
overturned and William Clarke. who
accompanied them swan ashore. The
bodies were not recovered.
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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24
Webb Bros.

postoffice daily from women in va
rious parts OF the country who have
Joined in an endless chain" scheme
promoted by the so-called National
Brokerage Exchange.
Federal agents are searching for Of
ficers OF the exchange" who are
wanted for using the mails to defraud.
A room in a local business block TO
which all the letters are addressed,
was suddenly vacated three weeks
ago. the authorities say.
To every woman who would send
10 cents in silver and write five
friends urging them to join In the
chain. the exchange" promised a
new 1917 model silk petticoat.
"The volume OF mail for the Eek.
change is rapidly growing said Post
master Purdy. "and Monday we re
ceIved $4,000 letters enclosing $4,000
dimes. Thousands OF the letters have
been returned to the writer's. but n
large majority carry no return marks
and as result the dead letter office
is becoming clogged. Other mail chan
nels OF the local office are choked
daily by the influx OF mail for the ex
change"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24
WILL UNDERGO SURGICAL
OPERATION IN HOUSTON.

Mr.. p. A. Tardy. who is connected
with the Houston and Texas Central
railway in this city. left last night for
Houston, where he will undergo an
operation in the company's hospital.
Mr.. Tardy has been suffering consid-
erably OF late with a complication OF
troubles and after much persuasion on
the part OF the company's officials,
made up his mind to submit TO the un.
pleasant ordeal OF the knife. He Is
good railroad man and the II and T.
c. officials appreciate his services.
which is shown by their interest In
his health. The Eagle Joins with the
many friends of Mr.. Tardy and his
estimable family In wishing for
complete and speedy recovery.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24
PUTTING BRAZ0S
COUNTY FIRST
County Agent Beason and Winners In
Boys Corn Club See State Fair
and Enjoy Its Features.

The boys encampment school at the
Dallas fair marks new era, not only
In the management OF the fair. but
also In the agricultural progress OF
Texas. This big idea OF giving the
corn club boys a weeks free enter
tainment at the fair. and followed by
week for the canning club girls, Is
typical OF the Texas way OF doing
things.
Not only those winning these trips
are TO be congratulated. but all Texas
as well. because Il speaks in clear
tones OF better agriculture for the
state-better corn. better cotton, more
feed for the stock on the farm as well
as n greater variety OF food for the
farm home: better live stock and bet
ter methods OF taking care OF same,
better farm equipment and more eff
Client methods on the farm. more con
tented and prosperous farm boys and
girls. and more things conducive TO
happiness and prosperity on the
farm.
No boy who saw and had explained
to him the points Of efficiency In the
dairy COW will be satisfied to own a
scrub or keep n COW that is unprotit'
able. Every boy who saw the mon
s,er Durocs and Poland Chinas will
have new vision OF the razor back
passing. post haste. over the hill Of
oblivion TO give place TO more peanut
fields and hogs that have more meal
and less blue sky between them and
the earth.
Every boy who saw the fat stock
the profitable dairy COW and the pro
life hen will have a better idea Of tn
benefits to be derived not only from
better stuck, but also from the use o
a balanced ration for his stock.
To every boy who saw the eannlnI
club exhibit there will come q visiol
not only Of a well KEEP, end profitabl
farm. but also farm home plannc,
for its convenience and comfort an
presided over by woman who undci
stands the preparation and necessit
for a balanced ration In the home a
the farmer sees It's protItableness 70
his stock.
OF the four boys 10 whom the Brya
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and Brazos County Commercial Asso-
citation offered free transportation.
three we're enabled to take advantage
Of same. These were Ted Cook, Jesse
and Webster Cloud. All Texas will
reap a rich reward as result OF the
magnanimous plan OF the fair associa.
ton to entertain and instruct these
farm boys OF Texas, and Brazos coun.
ty expects these three boys to help
show the wonderful possibilities Of
this great county and PUT BRAZoS
COUNTY FIRST.
G. l.. BEAS0N.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24
JENNINGS Is A CANDIDATE.
Former Bandit Leader Wants to Be
Governor Of Oklahoma.

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct 24.-Al j.
Jennings, once bandit leader, ac'
cording to his formal statement, and
now q revivalist, announced Monday
he would be a candidate for the Sec
ond time for the Democratic nomina'
ton for the governorship Of Okla
homa. He was defeated in the pri.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24
4. O. FERGUSON IMPROVING.

The many friends Of II. o. Ferguson.
county clerk.elect, will be glad to
know that he is slowly recovering
from n long and serious Illness with
typhoid fever. His many friends will
be glad TO give him welcome when he
Is able to be out again.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24
Scene from my KILLARNEY ROSE" at the Colonial
SATURDAY NIGHT OCT %.

maries in 1914. Under the Oklahoma
law, candidates must file nomination
papers by January /, preceding the
fall election.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24

You must see all those beautiful
cavaliers at Caldwell's jewelry store
to appreciate their value and styles.
50
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24

I have always said 1t: Nature
meant woman to be her masterpiece.
Leasing.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-24
WOMEN BIT At
PETT|COAT SCHEME
Now Federal officers Are Looking for
the Brokers Who Originated
the Clever Scheme.
,By Associated Press)

Minneapolis. Mimi, Oct 2i.-Many
thousands OF letters, each containing
10 cents. are pouring into the local