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Putnam patriot., 1916-11-24
Probably Sang It From His Heart.

A corpulent tenor was about to go on in the oratorio of Elijah" when his trousers gave way at the seams. Numerous pins were brought into serv- ice, and finally, we'll trussed up. he went upon the stage and sang, "Ye people. rend your hearts, rend your hearts, and not your garments"
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-24
AFTER GRIPPE Mrs yindlsy 1ads Strong 1y vinsl

Severy, Kana-~The Grippe left ms in . weak, nervous, rundown condition. l vas too weak to do my housework and could not sleep. After trying different medicines without bepeht vinol restored my health, strength and appetite. vino1 is . grand medicine and every weak, nervous, rundown woman should take itr-Mrs GB0. vuDLxT.
 vinol sharpens the appetits, aids digestion, enRieAes the blood. ard builds up natural strength and enesU. Try it oa our guaSaDtes.
 J. F. Donahue, Druggist, Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-24
Novelty Then.

When Adam and Eve learned of their untoward future, there was some novelty to the comment that 1t was an unusually warm season. but never since then.-Milwaukee Journal.
Putnam patriot., 1916-11-24
Thanksgiving.

and I request the citizens of this state to set that day aside as a time when they may call to mind how truly these blessings we enjoy are due, not to our wisdom or strength or courage, but only to the unspeakable kindness of Him whose 1t is 10 give and to take away.
 Given under my hand and the
 seal of the state at the Capitol,
 in Hartford, this eighteenth
 day of November, in the year Seal of our Lord one thousand nine
 hundred and sixteen, and of
 the independence of the United
 States the one hundred and
 forty-first.
 NJ. B. HOLCOMB. By His Excellency's Command
 CHAS D. BURNES, Secretary.
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r. j. Knots. Sheriff of this Coun-
ty. this day made his annual settle
msnt with this Court. showing the
amount OF all monies received and
disbursed by him for the preceding
year for the teachers and building
funds for the State and respective
districts of this County and the
amount due and owing to each of
said districts. together with a list
OF each. the teachers and building
orders drawn on him and paid by
him, and showing all monies re-
ceived by him during the fiscal year
from which said settlement. the
teachers and building funds with the
said several districts and as to the
several settlements, it appears that
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DISBURSEMENTS
$3,25311

r. ]. Knots, Sheriff OF this Coun-
~, this day made with the Court,
his settlement by districts OF this
County, on account Of the road
1evies on the property In each dis
trict. and his disbursements thereon,
which settlement thereof is as fol
lows:
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Grantsvlle, w. Va, Thursday, August II, 1916

there is due and owing from the said
Il. J. Knots Sheriff OF this County:
On account Teachers Fund.
Sheridan Dist. to Bal.
due district Sf9A. IS
On account Building Fund,
Sheridan Dist. to Bal.
due district S4O1 .O5
On account Teachers Fund,
Center Dist. to Bal
due district $2O.37
On account Building Fund.
Center Dist. to Bal
due district ,s77.44
On account Teachers Fund.
Grantsville Ind. Dist. to
Bal. due district S14.43
On account Building Fund,
Grantsville Ind. Dist. to
Bal. due district S9S.23
On account Teachers Fund,
Sherman Dist, to Bal.
due district 27o.3o
On account Building Fund,
Sherman Dist, to Bal.
due district S327.61
On account Teachers Fund.
Lee Dist, to Bal.
due district SS22.O5
On account Building Fund.
Lee Dist. to Bal.
due district S525. go
On account Teachers Fund,
Washington Dist, to Bal
due district S149.21
On account Building Fund.
Washington Dist, to Bal
due district S03S.66
A Copy.
Teste S. F. FLEMING.
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SPECIAL ROAD FUND

0FEOiAL HOAO FONO
RECEIPTS
To 1915 levy on real estate $1,131.31
To 1915 levy on personal
property 661.42
To Int. collected on 1915 tax 13.41
To receipts from Aud. on Acct.
redemptions 698.80
TO other miscellaneous
receipts 139.4s
10 balance shown by last
settlement 60S.69
$3,25311
DISBURSEMENT
BY personal property delinquent $776
BY real estate delinquent 62.s4
BY discount allowed taxpayers 27.74
BY Shff. Com. on s1.7O7.S0
at 5% $3.50
BY orders paid and returned 2.719.77
BY generations 776
By balance on hand 341.S5
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DISBUR SEMHNTS

by 1916 Dog Tax Delinquent SAILS
by Sheriff's Com. on $3.50 at so 21.6
by orders paid 1925
by balance on hand 410.s
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WASHINGTON DISTRICT ROAD
FUND
RECEIPTS
To 1915 levy on real estate S5Os 21
To 1915 levy on personal
property 263. an
TO Int collected on 1915 tax BBQ
TO road Caps delinquent by
assessor t21Oo
To public service tax from
Aud 1f14l
TO road Caps from Assessor 2241O
To transfer from dog fund
20 road fund 400 90
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CENTER DISTRICT ROAD FUND
RECEIPTS
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LEE DISTRICT ROAD FUND
REOETpTQ

LEE DISTRICT ROAD FUND
RECEIPTS
To 1915 levy on real estate $3.50. O6
To 1915 levy on personal
property 277.50
To Int. collected on 1915 tax $50
To road Caps delinquent by
assessor 1O7.OO
To public service tax from Aud 99.76
To road Caps. received from
assessor 273.sO
To transfer dog fund to road
fund 1O4.39
To balance shown by last
settlement 6576S
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Arbitration Plan

The arbitration plan contemplated
new board OF ~ members-four
from the brothorhoods. four from the
managers of the roads. and four TO
be chosen Jointly. No sooner wos Sc
made known 20 the tralnmon that this
was satisfactory to the managers than.
it was turned down
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Plot 20 Seize city Frustrated
Chihuahua city, Moxicoe-A revolu-
tionary plot 20 seize Chihuahua City
has been frustrated BY the arrest OF
the leaders.
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DOG FUND
RECEIPTS

To 1918 levy on dog
capitations S471. 81
To balance shown by last
settlement 1880.
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To balance shown by last
settlement
6s2.6s

10 balance shown by last
settlement 5s26s
S1,925.63
DISBURSEMENTS
BY personal property delinquent S3.O3
BY real estate delinquent 1889
BY discount allowed taxpayer 11.42
BY Shff. Com. on $752.17
at 71aqo b641
BY Shff. Com. on $4,000
at 7hTo 6.e7
BY Shin. Com. on $111.44
at 1h% 1.s7
BY road Caps. delinquent by
Shin. $500
BY generations 3.6s
by orders paid 1.442.25
BY balance on hand 36S.43
s1,s25.63
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Statement OF r. j. KnOtts, Sheriff. in the Settlement
Win ealhoun County, West Virginia, for the
Fiscal Year Ending June 80, 1916
West Virginia. to-wit:

Az sne County Court
eo on saturday the
dayre
ior the fiscal
OF the
and from
paid
ucn matters
aforesaid the ana
doth
a1r oe % IN un ON the order book
tne County
orsnr Sn as aforesaid be cancelled
tounty orders and Jury
- oe ned and preserved his
~
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S17,45O.65
DISBURS RSEMENTS

by real estate delinquent S253.71
BY personal property delinquent 31.08
BY discount allowed taxpayers 127.45
BY Shff. Com. on S7,508.04
at so 375.4O
BY Shift Com. on S912.36
at 1K% 1859
BY generations 31.04
by orders paid 11,571.75
BY balance on hand 5,046.53
$17,450.65
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TRAINMEN WILL
NOT ARBITRATE
RAILROAD DIFFERENCES UP TO
THE PRESIDENT
WHAT CONGRESS MAY DO
soth motormen Dead-Aeeldent Mag
Never 8e Explained - Bodice
strewn Along Track and
Thrown Into Gully.

New York.-A general strike on.
virtually all railroads OF the nation.
paralyzing commerce and throwing
approximately 100000 out of en-
ployment can be averted only through
the good offices OF President Wilson.
as result OF developments in the
dispute over the mems demands for
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RECEIPTS
To 1915 Levy Real Estate
To 1915 Levy Personal Property
To Interest collected on taxes
To Sheriff tax sale (1913)
To Sheriff tax redemption Q913)
To Public service tax received from Aud
To total miscellaneous receipts
To balance shown by last settlement
DISBURSEMENTS
BY Personal Property Delinquent
BY Real Estate
By discount allowed taxpayers
BY Sheriff commission 81, OS.O4 at 5e6
BY Sherin com. $406.83 at 71bes
BY Sherin, com. ON $912.S6 at 1h%
BY Exonerations
BY Orders Paid
BY Balance
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S9O6.52
SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND
RECEIPTS

To 1918 levy on real estate 34,723.26
To 1915 levy on personal
property 3,140.64
TO interest collected on 1915
tax 5S.37
TO public service tax re-
ceived from Aud. 912.36
To balance shown by last
settlement s,s18.O2
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
FIELD'S MINSTRELS.

A great army. made up Of the best
men OF Its period. and capable OF fore
ing the worlds allied forces. should
it meet them-into laughter and lo-
the phalanx which has been
gathered this year by the AL. G. Field
Greater Minstrels, which will be seen
at The Playhouse Friday evening and
Saturday afternoon and evening. Well
up in the attacking line will be Bert
Swor. that inimitable blackfaced mon
ologist Swor will offer a monologue
better than his "hotel porter" Of last
year. AT his side will be Harry
Skunk, John Healy. Joe Conman and
John Cartmell, the interlocutor The
singers are many and each of them is
soloist There are Jack Richards,
Harry Frillman. Paul La Londe. Wal
ter Sherwood, John Worland. Charles
T. Webb and Ken Metcalf. with the
best OF new songs and ensemble
chorus. Every style Of dance. from
the levee shuttle to a burlesque OF
the ballroom dances OF today is Of
fered. William Walters gold band and
Frank Fuhrer's concert orchestra
furnish the music. The Gold Band will
give concerts at 11.3O a. m. and 73C
p. ~.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
Attractions at the Theatres

emotion, and cheers and applause greet
the showing of the national emblem on
the screen and the playing of the "Star
Spangled Banner during the excellent
musical program rendered by the spe-
cially augmented orchestra.
The musical feature OF the Victoria
has always come in for a well-de-
served praise. and the present effort
is in accord with the high standard set
by the management of this popular
theatre. Aside from the patriotic
features Of this stupendous film
undertaking, heralded as the seventh
wonder of the motion picture world,
its dramatic nature is Of the highest
merit. The cast selected by the
Vitagraph producers is headed by the
well-known screen favorite, Charles
Richman. who enacts his trying role
of a martyr TO his country's cause IN
most creditable manner The ap-
pearance on the screen of many OF
The nations most brilliant men, ac-
claiming their approval OF national
preparedness, adds much TO hs
dignity Il is safe to say that thous'
ands Of prominent Americans nave
witnessed and endorsed this greal
/ film production. with the possible eN'
ception OF former Secretary OF stat.
Bryan. "The Battle Cry of Peace.
is an argument IN favor OF peace witt
honor. which means an armed peace
The showing Of this picture VIII b'
repeated at both afternoon and even
! ing performances the remainder o
/ the week.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
new steamer TO Be
The CITY or CAMDEN

At a recent meeting OF the board
of directors of the Wilson Line IL
was decided to call the new steamer
building for the company at the lIar-
Ian and Hollingsworth Corporation
"The City of Camden" The date for
the launching of the new steamer is
March 4. The hull is already finished
and the matches in position. The steel
work for the upper decks is fast being
placed in position and there is said
to be no doubt that she will be ready
for ner initial plunge on the date set.
The cOmpany's steamer "City Of
Philadelphia which has been under
going repairs and a general overhaul
ing at the Harlan plant is being in
spected. The boat and fire drill" was
held today and this completes her in.
spection for the present.
The steamer City of Wilmington
VIII succeed the philadelphia" al
Harlan's, going there tomorrow morn
ing. The Philadelphia will report
for duty this evening.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
AT THE GARRICK.

The shadowgraph act which is being
given at the Garrlck Theatre this
week by Mr.. and Mrs George Wilde is
one Of the most unique offerings in
the varieties They are artists in ad-
dition to being clever at this particu-
lar stunt Erected on the stage is a
large white sheet within a circular
border, and back Of the screen is a
powerful electric light. The perform
ers stand between the light and the
screen and the spectators get the re-
suit Mr. Wilde has the happy faculty
of being able to illustrate most any
thing with life by the use Of his hands,
and while doing this he can, with his
voice. initiate the sounds made by the
living things His dialogue between
an old man and a young woman is
funny and realistic. There is also a
comedy element which runs all the
way through. making the Offering q
most interesting combination.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10

that day namely Messrs. Morris.
Rush, Clymer. Smith. Taylor & Ross,
all Of Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Thorn
ton of New-Hampshire, nor were the
six Gentlemen last named members
Of Congress on the 4th of July. The
five for Pennsylvania were appointed
Delegates by the Convention of that
State on the 10th Of July. and Mr..
Thornton took his seat in Congress
for the first time on the 4th Novem-
Der following; when the names Of
Henry Wisner of New York and Thorn
as Mexican of Delaware. are not print.
ed as subscribers, tho both we're pres
ent in Congress on the 4th of July
& voted for independence.
Here false colours are certainly
hung out; there is culpability some
where; what I have heard as al ex-
PLANTATION is as follows: when the
declaration was voted. il was ordered
to be ingrossed on parchment and
then signed, and that a few days
afterwards a resolution was entered
on the secret journal, that no person
should nave a seat in Congress during
that year until he should have signed
the declaration of Independence. After
the 4th of July | was not in Congress
for several months, having marched
with a regiment Of Associators as Col
onel to support General Washington,
until the flying camp Of ten thousand
men was completed. When the asso-
ciators we're discharged. ! returned TO
Philadelphia, took my seat in Con-
gress g. signed rly name to the declar-
alton on parchment. This transaction
should be truly stated, and the then
secret journal should be Ihade pub
! lie In the manuscript journal, Mr.
| Pickering, then Secretary of State, and
myself saw a printed half sheet OF
paper. with the names Of the mem
bers afterwards in the printed jour
nails, stitched in. We examined the
parchment where my name is signed
in my own hand writing.
"A glimmering of peace appears IT
/ the Horizon; may il be realized: hu
every preparation should be made fol
a continuance of the war. When thu
\ British arms have been successful,
have never found their Rulers or Min
isteIs otherwise than naughty rude
r imperlous. nay insolvent They ant
their allies have this year been sue
i, cessful. both in the North & South o
: Europe.
b my sight fades very fast no m,
= writing may not discover it. CO.
bless you"
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
Transforms Complexion;
Wins Social FavorS
"Had I been unable

''Had I been unable TO transform my
complexion quickly. 50 completely, by
an unique process / had just learned Of /
never could have attended tho Charity Ball.
A certain social favorite. a picture of lowell.
ness AZ the great event told me this. Il
had been much run down. - she said. 'When
beheld myself in the mirror after q night s
troubled sleep. 1 saw / was becoming heavy
eyed and pale ] could not take, and attend
the ball the long rest my physician advised.
a friend suggested ! get an ounce Of mer-
colized wax at the druggists and use Il as
I would cold cream. / did--the result is
apparent. In a week / had a new complex
ion The wax took on the old skin 50
gradually. there was no discomfort. Now you
see the fresh bright underskin, with It's
youthful glow and expression.
1.-The worry lines and wrinkles, which
had become quite numerouse. / removed verJ
easily by simply bathing my face ever,
morning in a harmless lotion made by dis
solving an ounce Of powdered saxolite in ,
half pint Of witch hazel. You see the re
sult-my skin as smooth and firm as 4
schoolgirl s. '--Aileen in Town Talk.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
WHAT CAUSES COLDS?

ms question is asked every day.
A cold is really a fever, not always
caused by the weather but often due to
disordered blood or lack of important
food-elements. In changing seasons
fat-foods are essential because they
distribute heat by enriching the blood
and so render the system better
able to withstand the varying elements.
This is the important reason why
SCOTS Emulsion should always be
taken for colds, and it does more
builds strength to prevent sickness.
SCOTS Emulsion contains Natures
rare strength building fats, so skillfully
blended that the blood profits from
every drop. 1t is free from harmful
drugs or alcohol. Sold at drug stores
always get the genuine.
scott & Bovine, bloomfield. M. B-o
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
AT THE VICTORIA.

Last evening was again recorded as a
record breaker at the Victoria Theatre,
where the great sensational Nitagraph
production. "Thc Battle Cry of Peace. "
was shown to crowded houses, after "a
likewise strenuous afternoon showing.
The people of Wilmington showed their
approval of the newly proposed defense
movement, now being agitated in Con-
gress by frequent and prolonged APP
plause. Every scene, and there were
mutitudes Of them, showing the dire
consequences of unpreparedness, were
appauded vigorously, and if there are
those who still think that this country
has not been properly awakened to The
stringent needs Of more adequate mill
tarv and naval protection, they might
get an entirely different viewpoint afte
seeing this picture IL has arouse'
spectators to intense enthusiasm ant
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
AGAIN SAYS
HE'S NOT CANDIDATE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10-Justicc
Charles Evans Hughes declares posi-
lively in a letter given out lato yes
terday that he is entirely out Of poll
tics, knows nothing Of any activities
In behalf OF obtaining Hughes dele.
gates to the Republican convention
and is opposed to the use Of his name
in connection with the nomination.
Activities OF former Postmaster
General Frank H. Hitchcock to line
up the Virginia delegation for JUS
tice Hughes were alleged In a letter
written TO the Justice by G. Bascom
Slemp, the only Republican Repre-
sentative from Virginia
The Virginian inclosed TO the JUS
tice another letter written TO a friend
Of his by Colonel S. Brown Allen, for
mer postmaster of Staunton, which
described a meeting of prominent Re-
publican politicians in New York
which favored Hughes, and said that
Governor Whitman would lead tho
Hughes fight.
Mr.. Hitchcock, this letter said,
would be made chairman of the Re-
publican National Committee I'm place
OF Hilles, and postmaster general az.
ter the election. The letter added
that no step would be taken TO incur
the enmity OF Roosevelt. as the nom.
lnee would surely be Hughes or
Roosevelt.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE state
ments in the alleged Ietter from Mr.
s. Brown Allen, of Staunton, Va, SO
/ far as they relate to me. are entirely
without foundation" Frank II. Hitch
cock said last night. Mr. Hitchcock
said that he knew of no alleged effort
to bring about the nomination Of JUS
tice Hughes.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
TOO YOUNG TO wed:
BOY Tries SUICIDE

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Feb. TO-
Unable to gain the consent Of the
mother of his sweetheart to their
marriage, and knowing they could
not obtain a license because OF their
youth, Norman Fleming, Is years old,
No. 14O4 North Sixty-hrst street. at
tempted suicide last night by shooting
himself through the temple. He is in
the West Philadelphia Homeopathic
Hospital, and is expected to die
The girl in the case is Miss Annie
Wellen, II years old. Of Marydel, Del.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
aA F0OL THERE WAs.s

Robert billiards fascinating sue
cess. "a Fool There Was" that will
be seen at The Playhouse. on Tuesday
next. comes TO this city from two tri-
umphal seasons on tour. The play is
founded on Kipling's "lhe vampire
and students Of psychology have been
trying to determine what extraordi-
nary quality. or rather what point rs
responsible for the really unprece-
dented success OF the play. II is
claimed that no more absorbing
drama has ever been conceived.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
nRYER MrRT IN ACCInENT.

Samuel r. Jackson, colored. OF No.
Klund street. was treated at the
Delaware Hospital today for bruises
on the body. Jackson was driving
a wagon OF the Diamond Ice and
Coal Company that was struck by a
trolley car of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company. at
Ninth and Spruce streets. Andrew
Salgand and Joseph Woodrow. en-
ployes of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Corporation, were treated for
minor injuries.
Evening journal., 1916-02-10
AT THE MAJESTIC.

William h. shay. popular and versa
tile screen actor. Is co-starred WIN
Claire Whitney in the William ZION
photodrama of Oriental life' Ihe
Ruling Passion" which Is showing AT
the Majestic today. Few players are
better known than Mr.. Shay, VINO
has won immense popularity through
his splendid portrayals OF the lead
ing male characters of such successes
as "Kreutzer Sonata" "The Clemen-
ceau Case" "sin," and other big hits
of the screen; and few are more
eagerly looked for. Mr.. Shay rs ad-
mirabiv cast in '"rhe Ruling Passion.
Ne himself declares that never mas nc
had "A play that afforded him such grea'
onnortunities for achievement.