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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
SPANISH Liner SUNK;
400 LIVES LOST
Principe de Asturias Strikes a
Rock and Sinks in Five
Minutes

Rio Janeiro.-AIore than 500 pas.
sengers and sailors of the Spanish
steamer Principe de Asturias are
missing and believed TO have per-
ished when the vessel was wrecked
OH San Sabastoa point.
A dispatch from Santos states that
among those rescued was Charles
Fredek, the American consul at San.
tos. The same dispatch said that the
captain OF the Principe de Asturias
shot himself on the bridge when he
oealized that his ship was doomed.
Santos, Brazil.-The Spanish steam.
ship Principe de Asturias has been
sunk by striking rock. She went to
the bottom in five minutes. Eighty.
six members of the crew and 81 pas.
sengers have been brought to Santos.
The survivors were brought to San.
tos by the French steamer Viga. A
Spanish steamship is standing by.
The Principe de Asturias was en-.
gagged in the passenger service be
tween Barcelona and Brazil.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
HE FEARED TO GO FURTHER
Lawyer Had His Own Reasons for Dis
continuing the Examination Of
the Witness.

Many years ago trial was in prog.
resin San Francisco, and counsel for
defendant was cross-examining a wit.
ness for plaintiff. An earthquake
shook the chandeliers and dislodged a
portion of the ceiling. Jurors. wit.
nesses and spectators started for the
door. but the judge checked the exodus
OF the lawyers by retaining his seat
and his composure and exclaiming,
Gentlemen, gentlemen, fiat justitis
ruat ceiling" The seismic disturb
ance being over the crowd returned
You can proceed with the cross.
examination OF the Witness" said the
Judge to the counsel for the defendant.
Pardon me. your honor" was the
reply, but after the late exhibition of
the displeasure Of the Almighty at the
lies this witness was telling, l do not
care to further invoke divine wrath
] will ask him no more questions. -
Case and Comment
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
NEWTON D. BAKER
WAR SECRETARY
Former Cleveland Mayor to
Succeed Garrison
WARM FRIEND OF WILSON
Has Had Washington Experience as
Secretary to Postmaster-General
Wilson and Refused Interior
Portfolio.

Washington. - Newton ID. Baker.
aged 45, twice mayor of Cleveland.
o.. disciple OF Tom Johnson, and eff.
feotive supporter of President Will
son at the Baltimore convention, will
be secretary OF war in the Presidents
cabinet
Baker. who twice declined an invi.
tation to become secretary of the in
terror when the President was first
forming his cabinet, has. accepted the
place made vacant by Lindley NJ.
Garrison's resignation.
In the appointment of Baker. the
President. it is said. meets a qualifi.
cation which it has been intimated is
considered important-that the new
secretary be an attorney from the
middle-west.
He has had the rough-andtumble
experience of politics, being long
term pupil of Tom johnson.
Baker is not entirely without cabi.
net experience. He served as private
secretary to Postmaster General viii.
son from 1896 to 1897. In addition TO
practicing law. he was city solicitor
OF Cleveland for 10 years, serving
from 1902 TO 1912. His work as sole.
itor won him great public favor and
he was elected TO his first term as
mayor of Cleveland in 1912 He was
reelected in 1914 and left Office in
1916. He has always been a promi.
nent Democrat and is a strong person.
al friend OF President Wilson.
He was born in Martinsburg, w.
Va, December 81, 1871 and is grad.
uate of Johns Hopkins and Washing.
ton & Lee Universities.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
STOPPED SHORT
Taking Tonnes, and Built Up on
Right Food.

The mistake is frequently made OF
trying to build up a worn-out nervous
system on sO-called tonics.
New material from which to rebuild
used up tissue cells is what should be
supplied and this can be obtained
only from proper food.
Il found myself on the verge OF q
nervous collapse. due 10 ovcrwork and
study. and 20 illness fra the family"
writes O. Wisconsin woman.
my friends became alarmed be
cause ] grew pale and thin and could
not sleep nights. took various
tonios but their effects wore on
shortly after ] stopped taking them.
Ny food did not seem TO nourish me.
Reading Of Grape Nuts. determined
10 stop tho tonics and see what q
change Of diet would do ate Grape
Nuts four times a day with cream,
and drank milk also. went 20 bed
carly after eating q dish Of Grape.
Nuts.
I'm about two weeks 7 was sleeping
ssundly In short time gained
weight and felt like p different woman.
Grape-Nuts and fresh dir we're the
only agents used 90 accomplish the
happy results" There's a Reason. /"
Name given By Postum CO., Battle
Greek. Mich.
Ever reed she abevs isttsgi A sew
sre reauine, true, aaa fuii ~ hpnasa
taterrah
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Everyone Should
Drink Hot Water
in the Morning
Wash away all the stomach, liv-
er, and bowel poisons be-
fore breakfast.

To feel your best day in aud day
out, TO feel clean inside; no sour bile
TO coat your tongue and sicken your
breath or dull your head; no constipa-
ton, bilious attacks, sick headache,
colds, rheumatism or gassy, acid stom-
ach, you must battle on the inside like
you battle outside. This is vastly
more important, because the skin
pores do not absorb impurities into
the blood, while ne bowel pores do,
says a well-known physician.
To keep these poisons and toxins
we'll flushed from the stomach, liver.
kidneys and bowels. drink before
breakfast each day, glass OF hot wa
ter with teaspoonful OF limestone
phosphate in 1t. This will cleanse,
purify and freshen the entire alimen.
tary tract, before putting more food
into the stomach.
Get quarter pound OF limestone
phosphate from your druggist or at
the store. 1t is inexpensive and al.
most tasteless. except a sourish
tinge which is not unpleasant Drink
phosphated hot water every morning
to rid your system of these vile poi.
sons and toxins; also to prevent their
formation. I
To feel like young folks feel; like
you felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became saturated with an &C.
emulation OF body poisons, begin this
treatment and above all, keep it up!
AS soap and hot water act on the skin,
cleansing, sweetening and purifying.
so limestone phosphate and hot water
before breakfast, act on the stomach,
liver, kidneys and bowels.-Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
sUFFRAGIsTS TO BEGIN
CAMPAIGN FOR CONGRESSMAN
viii Publish a Weekly Newspaper to
Spread Propaganda - $4,000
Fund Raised.

Harrisburg, Pa.-Delegates to the
woman suffrage conference after ar
ranging to spend $4,000 in the fur
therance OF their cause this year, to
make an energetic campaign for cleo
ton of congressman and Legislators
favorable TO suffrage amendments, to
secure the support of the farmers and
the laboring men and to issue a week
ly paper devoted to achieving the
vote for women.
After approving the plan for suf-
crage activity at the primary and gen.
eral election, the rules suggested for
government of the organization were
ordered to be submitted to the suf-
frage state convention to be held later
in the year.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
WEST VIRGINIA LOSES ONE
RESENTATVE IN CONGRESS
William c. Brown succumbs to Stroke
Of ParalysIs-Lived IN kinawood.

Washington. - Representative Viii
liam G. Brown. Jr., OF the Second
West Virginia district. stricken with
apopleXy, died at his Washington
home.
Both Senate and House adjourned
out OF respect to the memory of Mr..
Brown. In the Senate Mr.. Chiffon.
and in the House, Mr.. Nicely. offered
resolutions of regret, after which com
mittees to attend the funeral were
named.
Congressman Brown was the owner
OF the Kingwood Argus, weekly pa
per OF importance in the Little Noun
tain State.
Mr.. Brown was serving his third
term in Congress and was a candi-
date for reelection without opposl-
ton in his own party. He was mem
Der OF the House Committee on Bank
ing and Currency. Mines and Mining
ana Railways and Canals.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Evidence at Hand.

1T is said" remarked the boardeT
who reads the scientific notes I'm pat
ent medicine almanacs. that the scan
ty garments worn by the savages &C
count for their unusual longevity"
u don't doubt it." rejoined the OLD
bachelor at the pedal extremity of the
mahogany. Just look at the great
age attained by our ballet girls"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
THE MARKETS
PITTSBURGH.

PITTSBURGH
Cattle - Choice, S8.6O@S.75; prime.
sS,25@S.5O; good. $S.15@S.5O; tidy
butchers, $7S50S.25; fair. S6.5O6
L50; common. $5.5O@6.25; choice
heifers, $7.OO@7.75; common to fair
heifers, S4.75@8.OO; common to good
tat bulls. $3.5O@75O; common to
good fat cows, $35O07OO; fresh
cows and springers. $25.OO@75.OO.
Sheep and lambs - Prime wethers.
sS.S0@9.OO; good mixed, $S.25@8.75;
tair mixed. s6.5O@75O; culls and
common. $4OO@5.50; lambs. $1,000
LIS; veal calves, $S5O012.OO; heavy
nd thin calves, $5.0O@8.OO.
Hogs-Prime heavy. $10.35@1O.4O;
heavy mixed. S1O.35@1O.4O; medium
and heavy Workers, s1O3501O.4O;
light Workers, $9.25@965; pigs, 1878
1890; roughs. SS.5O09.4O; stays,
k7OO@7.75.
Butter = Prints, aS@a9Mc; tubs.
38@38hc.
Eggs - Fresh. 2S@2S1Ac; at mark.
21@22c.
CHICAGO.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers. $9.6O0
1000; good heavy. $9.SO@1O.OO; rough
leavy, $9.SO@1O.OO; light, S9.5O@9.95;
pigs. $8.0O@92O.
Sheep Wethers, $825@8.60; ewes,
S6.00086O; lambs, $975@i1.2O
Wheat-May, S1O9%.
Corn-May, 75Mc.
Oats-May, 1890.
EAST BUFFALO
Catherine steers. S8.7509OO;
butcher grades. $70O08.5O; COWS,
b3750T25; calves, Gull TO choice
N50O1225.
Hogs - Workers. $985099O: pigs.
b8.600875, mixed, $9.750085:
1eavy, $055O0.6O; roughs, $3.50
s.75; stays, $60O@7OO.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Premiums Under State Laws.

Washington - By holding that the
states have the power TO impose taxes.
large or small, on trade coupons re-
1oemable in premiums, the Supreme
Court put the legality OF premium ad.
gcrtislng by which it is estimated
1925 600. 600 worth of merchandise is
sold annually, within the scope OF
state laws.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
IMMENSE SUGAR cONSIGN-
MENT MOVING EAST

+ Chicago.-The first trainload Il.
+ if what is said to be the lar .
; gest trans-continental shipment
i Of a single commodity ever I
Z. made, sugar from Hawaii, is on I
I it's way east. The entire con- .
+ Segment weighs 100000 tons. is .
: valued at $25,000,OO0, and the !
= freight charges will be in the I
+ neighborhood of 100000 .
= The entire consignment will 4.
3 require 5000 fteight cars. or 12O .
& solid trains. The movement, .
E which will require three months .
: to complete, was made overland :
& because of the blocking of the .
: Panama canal. !
: = I. :. I. = + 1. - 1. !. 4. -. +%%%S
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

San Juan, Porto Rico.-WOrd has
reached here of the death OF General
ZenO OvandO. one OF the most active
Dominican revolutionary leaders. who
was killed shortly after ne landed i'm
Santo Domingo after a years exile in
Porto Rico
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Flamea DESTROY War PLANT

Niagara Falls.-Ffre following sev.
eral explosions virtually DESTROYED the
plant Of the Niagara ElectrO-Chemical
Company, causing the death OF one
workman, the injury Of several others
and property loss estimator az $780,
600
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
MONG OUR LAWMAKERS
Ooings and Sayings in Both Senate
and House in Washington.

DlAANA T.
Senator McCumber introduced res.
olution TO direct the President to
send armed force into Mexico to pur.
sue bandits responsible for the Co
Iumbus outrage.
Senator Fall introduced resolution
to recruit 5OOG9O volunteers to DO.
lice Mexico
Foreign relations committee indors-
ed President Wilson's action thus fay
in ordering troops to Mexico to take
The Villa bandits.
Judiciary subcommittee in execu.
tive session was asked by Senator
Weeks OF Massachusetts to reopen
hearings in the Brandeis inquiry.
Senator McCumber withdrew his
resolution to warn Americans off
armed ships.
Took up Senator Tillman's bill for
government armor plate factory un.
der agreement to vote on it March 81
Passed the Randsell bill carrying
an appropriation of 100000 for the
purchase Of two steam coast guard
cutters for service en- tho Pacific
coast and in Alaskan waters
The bill carries an appropriation Of
$40 900 Tor the purchase OF small
steamers 90 carry food supplies to ma.
rooned families during floods in the
Ohio and Mississippi valleys.
HOUSE
Services held I'm cOmmemoratlon OF
Henry NJ Rice, first United States
senator from Minnesota. whose
statue recently was unveiled.
Rayburn bill for federal control OF
railroad securities. senate resolution
for congressional inquiry Of all com.
mon carrier problems and other pro.
posed railroad legislation favorably
reported by interstate commerce com.
mittoe
Adjourned as a mark Of respect 20
memory of tho late Representative
Brown OF West Virginia.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Battle Greek. Mich. - Microscopic
moving pictures showing blood clrcu.
latlon in humans have been complot.
cd at sanitarium here. II took sew
eral months under most trying cir
Gums lances 70 produce the pictures.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
BABYS ITCHING SKIN
Quickly Soothed and Healed by
Cut.cura. Trial Free.

Battle with hot water and Cuticura
Soap. II there is any irritation anoint
gently with Cuticura Ointment on end
OF finger Refreshing slumber for rest.
less, fretful babies usually follows the
use OF these super-creamy emollients.
They are a boon to tired mothers.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept L,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
II Takes the Fire Out.

To take the fire out of a burn or
scald quickly use Hanford's Balsam OF
Myrrh. Apply 1t lightly at once and
the inflamed skin should be quickly
cooled. Be prepared for accidents by
always having bottle on hand Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
80 90. GO Tuba Iii

New York. new tube plant, 20
cost &25.OO0000, win be erected az
Gary, Ind, by the United States Steel
Corporation, according TO official an.
nouncement made BY Ebert n. Gary.
chairman Of the corporation.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Heard in Court.

Plaintiffs Lawyer rest the case
Defendants Ditto-You ought to;
it's pretty weak.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
USE ALIENS FooT-EAsE

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
shoes and used in fOot-bath. Il relieves
painful. swollen. smarting, aching tired
feet and instantly takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions. The greatest comfort
discovery OF the age. Sold everywhere, 25c
Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y. ADV.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Rome News has been received
here from Turkey that revolution is
raging 800 ConstantinOple. Envor
Pasha was wounded and many Ger
mans killed when mob fired on
them
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
T0IISE


Washington. Approximately O bill
lion and q balf dollars for now ships
and on annual upkeep charge OF $3.50.
100000 is what Admiral Fletcher, com.
handing the Atlantic feet estimates
So would cost 20 carry out the navy
general boards recommendation.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Washington. Capture of two rebel
strongholds BY Chinese government
troops with heavy losses resulting 10
the rebels, was reported TO the CHI.
nese legation here IN Official die
patches from P6king.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Washington Despite perils OF sub.
marine warfare 100000 persons cross
ed the Atlantic between American and
European ports as passengers last
year.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Harris burg. Pairs Martin c.
Bumbaueh wife Of the governor. held
hor FIRST 'at home no cards were
ISSUE Receiving with Mrs Brum.
0augu vas Mrs Cyrus E Woods, wife
of the secretary of the commonwealth
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Not Attractive.

Howell-What do you think of that
girl?
Powell-She is one of the reasons
why men don't leave home.--Judge.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

EGGS HIGHER THAN EVER;
HEN LAYS ONE IN AIR

: Graham, w. Va-What IS be- =
3 lieved to be the first time on =
; record Of hen laying an egg in =
, midair was the unusual accom- >
: plishment of a brown leghorn :
: hen in the local express office. =
> The leghorn escaped from a =
3 coop and, while flying, dropped =
= a snow-white egg into space. =
@@@%+%@44@A@4%@%@4%s
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Former Mayors Body POUND In Rlvs,

BOstOn.--The body OF former Mayor
Thomas r. Kearns Of Waltham, Mass,
who mysteriously disappeared Decom.
Der 81 last, on the eve OF the inau.
guration of his successor in Office. vas
found in the Charles river
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Vonice-An avalanche buried sew.
eral houses in the Agordo district
The victims so far reported number
twenty-five.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Proof Positive.

Knicker - Is Smith a prominent
man?
Bocker-He must be- he hasn't
been suggested for the cabinet.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

would rather sit on pumpkin and
have it all to myself than to be
crowded on velvet cushion
ThOreau.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

The Bohemian 1915 hop crop is esti-
mated at 100000 pounds, so per
cent decrease compared &c the crop
OF 1914.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

japan has found valuable deposits
Of coal on an island IN Negasah har-
Dor and close 20 its Sasebo naval sta,
ton.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

The ,nly excuse some people have
for marrying is that the woman wants
a home and the man wants a servant.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

France and Russia are now I'm direct
communication BY wireless. two pow
erful stations having been recently
completed.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

The love that dwells in a cottage
never tbriyes on terrapin and cham
payne.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

DIR. Piorco's Pleasant Pellets arc tho
original httle liver pills put up 40 years
ego. They regulate liver and bowels.-Ady
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Throw Off Colds snd Prevent Grip.
When you feel cold coming on, take LAXA-
IIYH BkOmO QUINIHB. II removes cause %
\. w GROVES signature on box. &c
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

What is meant by peanut politics.
father?"
It's Just a little shell game, my
SON"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

For weak joints apply Hanford's
Balsam thoroughly and well rubbed in.
Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

81 wonder II the Russians had a
hard time capturing the city Of
Mush2"
rWhy2"
'1t sounds like they might have had
a soft job OF &C."
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

I'm writing a personal article about
villa. DO you know 70 he has any
fads?'
oh, yes. He's making a collection
of houoymoons'
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
Still Intact.

How can she marry him, knowing
that he's dissipated?"
But his fortune isn't"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

IL looks as II some men actually
enjoyed being mean
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

glad when he ssea the teacher laW
down TIE rule.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16
EAST BUFFALO

Dynamiter Gets Prison for Life.
Windsor. Ont-Charles Respa was
convicted OF dynamiting Canadian
buildings was sentenced to life impri
sOnmeut
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

For bruises use Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Made since is4e-Hanford's Baisam
Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

FOUR DROWNED IN WELL.
During Gospel Service shopmen Re-
cIined on Covering.

oIined on Covering.
Connellsyille. Pa-Four men we're
drowned. a 9th is in the hospital
suffering from burns and eight 9th
srs had narrow escapes from death
as result of the collapse of the roof
Of the hot well on which they were
reclining during a gospel service,
conducted by an evangelistic party ct
the Baltimore e. Ohio shops.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-16

Congressman Jacob e. Meeker un
til four years ago was in the pulpit.
Now he occupies the seat for the
Tenth district of Missouri In the
house Of representatives. In 1912 he
was pastor of the Compton Hill Con-
gregational church Of st. Louis, Mo-,
out quit the pulpit to study law and
was admitted to practice two years
ago. Congressman Meeker was born
on an Indiana farm October 7, 1873.
He is Republican and lives in ST.
Louis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-20
COL. MICHAEL Ex-NEBRASkAN
is DEAD IN WASHINGTON
From a STAFF correppondent.)

Washington, May 10. = Especial
Telegram. 1.-The death Of Colonel
William II. Michael, which occurred
Yesterday at his residence, Z542 Thir-
feenth street Northwest, closes a use
ful and distinguished career. Colonel
Michael was born at Marysville, o.
July "a, 1845, removing to Iowa with
his parents in 1850 He secured his
education in the common schools and
the University OF Iowa, leaving the
university in September, 1901, al the
age Of 10, TO enlist in Company d,
Eleventh Iowa infantry
He was with the Croker brigade
at the battle OF Shiloh and was so
severely. wounded that he was honor
ably discharged from the service.
Upon recovery from his wounds he
again enlisted in the service as com
missioncd officer in the navy, serving
until the close Of the war with the
Mississippi river squadron under Ad-
miral Porter, and was honorably
discharged from the navy with the
thanks Of the department in 1866.
Colonel Michael was active in the
political affairs OF Nebraska and a
close friend Of the late Senator
Charles F. Manderson, Upon the
death Of Major Ben Perley Poore,
Colonel Michael was appointed clerk
Of printing records in the United
States senate. He edited the eongres-
sional directory, and messages and
documents OF congress under the d.
reetion OF the Joint committee on
printing of the two houses OF con
gress. and in addition compiled and
edited the history Of the declaration
Of independence, the tariff laws Of
the United States from 1873 TO 1897
the laws relating TO the navy and
marine corps, and history OF the
Department OF State.
Want Ads never shlrk their work-they
will get results II anything will.