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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-14
Stan6eld and MOser
viii Rule Legislature

Pendleton, Or, Dec. 14.-Robcrt N.
Stanfield, last night announced the
names of 81 representatives, who have
him their personal pledges of support
for speaker of the house in the coming
legislature and have authorized him
% publish their names.
As only 81 votes are necessary to
elect the speaker and Mr.. Stanfield Is
list of pledges contains 81 names, he
already has six more than a majority.
Mr.. Stanfield said that, with the
names of several other members who
have pledged him their support but
have not yet authorized him to publish
their names, he is assured of mini
mum vote of AZ.
Previous Lists Not Official
Since the speakership contest be-
came warm, several weeks ago, lists
have been published at various times
of members supposed to be for Mr.
S.anfield and those supposed to be for
Louis E. Bean, of Lane county, his
principal opponent. None Of these lists,
however, has been official. The list
announced last night by the Umatilla
man is the first he has given out at any
time since he entered the roce for
speaker of the house.
Supporters Are Named
The list given out by Mr.. Stanfield
follows:
]. f. Anderson, of Hood River and
Wasco counties.
Fred S. Ashley, of Union and Wallo-
wa counties.
Ira c. Barber, of Yamhill county.
l.. o. Belland, of Clatsop county.
Benton Bowman of Washington coun-
lty.
Sam H. Brown of Marion county.
Denton 6. BurdiclI of Crook, Grant,
Jefferson, Klamath and Lake counties.
Arthur c. Callan of Multnomah coun-
ity.
D. NJ. Cartmill of Baker county.
| Charles Childs of Linn county.
/ Clay C. Clark, of Gillian, Sherman
| and Wheeler counties.
| Hamilton Gorbett of Multnomah
county.
| H. A. Dedman of Clackamas county
Charles +. Elgin of Marion county
Vernon A. Forbes of Crook Grant
jefferson, Klamath and Lake counties
! Lou Hodgen of Umatilla county.
! w. Al Jones of Marion county.
K. X. Kubli of Multnomah county.
| W. P. Lafferty of Benton county.
/ o. Laurgaard of Multnomah county
/ D. G. Lewis of Multnomah county.
Lionel c. Mackay Of Multnomah coun
tty.
stephen A. ,Matthieu of Multnomal
county.
i s. A. D. Meek Of Washington county
| Ivan G. Martin of Marion county.
! C. o. Portwood of Gillian, Sherman
and Wheeler counties.
Roy Ritner of Umatilla county.
William f. Sehimpff of Clatsop coun
lty.
conrad Stafrin Of Polk county.
/ Robert ~ Stanfield OF Umatilla an(
Morrow counties.
Harold G. Stevens of Claekamas coun
lty.
Plowden Stott Of Multnomah county
Charles T. Sweeney Of Josephin
eounty.
Mrs. Alexander Thompson of Hoo
River and Wasco counties.
George T. Willett of Multnoma
county.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-14

Mabel Fouehey and the Messrs. Gustav
Anderson, Harry Bowers and Otto Paul
us
Debate will be formally ushered into
the sphere of attention Immediately aft
or the Christmas holidays when the try
out for the WillamettePa univer-
sity debate will be held. The winners
will clash in zeal Intercollegiate fash
ion later in the month on the subject,
Resolved, That literary test equally
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-14

lapp some excellent talent is rapidly
forging to the front preparatory to the
opening of the platform season in the
near future.
Opening the winters activities will
be the Declamatory contest next Tues
day evening in which six contestants
will vie for the $50 in prizes offered
by the university to the winners. Among
those trying out for PAGES are the
Misses Faye Bolin, Margaret Garrison,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-14
University Notes

While athletics is of primary import
ance to the general student body the
fields of oratory and debate are not be-
ing neglected this fall by many red
i.ieodeu followers of vocal resonance
and embryonic Oratory. Under the
executive coaching of Professor Helen
Miller Sem and Manager Arnold Ora
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-14
Gus Mcser win Win

Portland Or, Dec. l4-SenatOr Gus
C. Moser, whose election as president
Of the senate has been assured since
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-14

restrictive as that of house bill No.
GOES - the hest method for regulating
European immigrstion. Entering this
line of work are Harold Doxsee, Harold
Eakin, Adclph Spiess, Charles Randall,
Chester Mcmer, Harry Savage, James
Ewing and Pyron Conley. OF the men
entered Savage. Eakin and Spiess have
already won their right to bar W reeog
nition for defense of Willamette in
previous forensic duels.
Late in March o. A. C. teams will
meet the varsity on the general subject
Of the Abandonment of the Monroe
Doctrine.
In oratory the disciples of Webster,
Bryan and Demosthenes win be given
ample opportunity to expound the ques-
tions of mankind in general in three and
possibly four contests. The old hne
contest tfyout will occur Immediately
after vacation, and following will be
the peace, state intercollegiate and pro-
hibition oratorical contest. Manager
Gralapp is working hard to secure as
representative a schedule as has been
offered to orators and debaters in re-
cent years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-14

cent Years.
Wide departures from the traditional
line of junior ANIMALS viii characterize
the 1917 publication of Willamette IS
present junior class, says Editor Enrol
Proctor of that publication. Accord
ing to the plans already mapped out and
folios already completed, this year, Is
Wallulah, the title of the publication,
will be as large and comprehensive a
look as has ever been issued by any
Junior class. The associate board of
editors consisting of Ruth Spoor, Mar
| garet Garrison, Helen Goltra and Le-
land Austin have the work well ad-
vanced so that its appearance on sched-
ule time( May l, is assured. Already
Manager Harold Miller has succeeded in
getting the majority of the student
body and faculty photographed so that
tedious delay in the assembly is already
practically eliminated. Harold Eakin il
Associated with both ends of the work
Victor Taylor, freshman in the col
lege of liberal arts, and one of the mos
popular students ever attending Salem
high school, has been elected president
of the newly organized university band
He is being assisted in the strenuous
task of assembling a creditable array o.
wind artists by Merrill Ohlng, vice
president, and Harry Crisp, secretary
treasurer. The members plan to furinsl
some very inspiring music at the com
ing basketball games and, if possible, t.
give concert at the close of this schoo
year.
Coming as a total surprise was tn
visit OF the Adelantes to their brothe
society members the Websterians, las
evening in Waller hall. The discussion
of Jack London s literary career wa
started for the week and rousing i'm
promptu program of wit, humor an
pathos superseded the schedule. Late
Jolly games were played including
, round of "Tucker" and other ga
diversions. Popcorn and punch furnish
= ed reiuvenator before the jocund a'
: semblage dissolved to the tune of Wi
5 lamette songs.
i Whether intercollegiate athletic
7 should be abolished on retained was tn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-14

prisoner into the British lines He was
badly hurt and needed support by the
British soldier, who is seen steadying
his captive s steps.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17
SCHOOL REPORTS
Stinson School

Stinson School
Report of the Stinson school
for the fifth month ending Jan.
%.
Number enrolled, boys 81, girls
Ia, total Al. Average attendance
boys "a, girls IL. Per cent of
attendance, boys 90, girls SO.
Perfect in attendance: TheIma
Shafer. Gladis Adams, Erma Pos
talwait, David Hicks, Floyd Con-
ley, Claud Watkins, Waldo Nor
ris. Rally Justus.
Those not missing more than
three days: Goldie Morris, Mary
Hicks, May Jarvis, Nathan Deal.
Erma Adams. Harry Jarvis, Earl
lie Douglas, Bessie PostaIwait,
Carl Morris, Russell Mollohau,
Arlie Deal. Alva Jarvis, LIMA
Jarvis, Howard Lloyd, Dwight
Hoskins, Ray Jarvis, Arch Wat
kins.
The interest is still good. We
are glad that the parents are in
terested and that they cooperate
with the school. High water and
bad weather have cut off some of
our smaller chidr IN from attend
ing.
We have only three weeks
more of school, and we are plan
ming co have an entertainment or.
the last day and a moving pictur,
show the night following, if the
weather germits.
All are welcome to come in and
observe our work.
GILBERT KEITH, Teacher
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17

The Dorva-DeLeon Co. will fill
an engagement at the Courthouse
next Wednesday night.
l.. Frank Norman, a prominent
citizen of Leafbank, was here on
a business mission Saturday.
County Superintendent A. E.
Wearer has been off duty for a
few days with an attack Of grip.
Gordy VaDhorn has the founda-
ton laid fora residence on the lot
recently purchased by him at the
corner of Court and River streets.
Fred L. Stump, a prominent
young farmer of Stumptown,
was a pleasant caller at the
Chronicle Office Tuesday.
Attorney Elliott Chenoweth, of
the Grantsville bar, is seeking the
Democratic nomination for pros
occurring attorney in Calhoun eoun-
ty. Chenille Democrat.
Henry Heiney, a substantial
farmer Of Robinson Run, was a
business visitor here Monday.
He reports his son, Howard, who
has been very i'll with pneumonia,
as better.
Among the out-of-town Masons
here for lodge Saturday night
were: Postmaster G. J. Gamer,
of Arnoldsburg; Miles w. Stump,
Of Joker; and Walker Johnson. of
Henrietta.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. p. p.
Bell, daughter, Friday Feb. 9TH.
Mother and baby are doing nice
~. Miss Wilma Bell spent the
weekend at Charleston, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. F. j.
Hall. PIT. Pleasant Register.
The local lodge of Masons met
Saturday night and the degree
of Fellowcraft was conferred up.
on w. J. Ayers and Roche Hall.
There will be special meeting
Of the lodge Saturday. February
18th, when important work will
be- done.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17
Aged Citizen is Dead

Peter Johnson, aged 80, and
one of the counties most highly
respected citizens passed away
peacefully at his home across the
river from this place Tuesday
evening at eight O'Clock, bringing
to a close well-rounded life of
good and noble accomplishments.
MIR. johnson had been in a very
critical condition for few weeks
and although few hopes were eS-
tended for his recovery, yet the
news of his death came as a pain
ful shock to the members of his
family, all of whom were at his
bedside, and to his many friends.
Mr.. Johnson was born October
9th, 1926, in what is now Gilmer
county. He was son of Robert
and Elizabeth (Huffman) John
son. In 1856 he was married to
Matilda Ball, a daughter of one
the prominent families of this
section. Since that time his home
was at this place. Until the in
firmities of age precluded it, he
was active and influential in civ
lie and political affairs. In TIE
organization and formation of
Calhoun county, he was very
prominent and was made one of
the first justices of the comfy.
In 1875 he was appointed to re-
value land in Calhoun county.
All of his public services were
performed with fairness, honor
and dignity.
In private life there was no
better man than Mr.. johnson.
Honest and law-abiding. quiet
and unassuming in his daily life.
he commanded the respect and
admiration of all his acQuaint-
ances, and his kindly gentle de-
meanor drew around him a large
circle of true friends. He was a
devoted and consistent Christian
and member of Bethlehem Bap-
list church since its organization.
Mr.. Johnson's wife preceded
him to the grave about twelve
years ago. He is survived by
two sons and four daughters as
follows. Frank and Bud John
son, of this place; Mrs. Cordelia
Barr, Miss May and Miss Eta
johnson, at home; and Mrs. Will
la Starcher, of Altizer.
The funeral services will be
held at the Baptist church Thurs
day at 1880 a. m. AID interment
will be made in Bethlehem ceme-
terv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17
A Card to the Voters

To the Voters of Calhoun county:
In this valuable paper you will
find my announcement for the Of
flee of Assessor. / am cripple,
but still have a desire to make
an honest living. l was born in
the county and have always tried
to treat my fellowmen honest so
far as l have been able. | have
held office in the county before
and have always come out with a
clean administration. l belong
to the church and am trying to
live a devoted Christian life. ]
promise the people, if am nom
mated and elected, a clean and
honest administration.
Respectfully yours,
j. M. Wease.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17

Lee Westfall, of Pleasant Hill,
was a caller in town Tuesday.
j. H. Marshall, an honest and
industrious farmer of Big Root.
was a caller here Tuesday.
Henry Furbee. the popular shoe
drummer is here this week call
ing on the trade and whooping it
up for Wilson.
Attorneys A. G. Mathews and
L. c. Hamilton are attending
circuit court at Elizabeth this
week.
Frank and Grover White, two
true-blue Democrats OF White
Pine. were here Friday night to
attend Pythian lodge.
L. P. Bickel, a prominent oil
operator OF ParkersburH, is here
this week taking care of his ex-
tensive business interests.
Dallas c. Stutler, of Parkers-
burg, was the guest of his broth
er, Airing B. Stutler, at this
place over Sunday. -Pennsboro
News.
George G. Stump, a highly res
pected citizen of Rocksdale, was
here several days the latter part
of last week at the bedside of his
friend, Peter johnson.
&. A. Duffield, of Parkersbnrg.
was a business visitor here a few
days last week. He will proba
bly, re-engage in the mercantile
business at Parkersburg.
John Hayhurst, a highly res
pected citizen of Leafbank, was
able % come to town Monday af.
ter having been confined to his
home for several days with the
grip.
The Steamer Acme in the pss-
senger trade between this place
and Creston has been purchased
By Lynn S. Oles and will be con-
tinued in the same trade. Mr..
Oles will give his personal atten-
tiQn to the boat and will be assist
ed by Frank Kelley.
Or. and Mrs. w. T. w. Dye.
who have been spending the past
several weeks In Orlando, Flori-
da, returned here Tuesday. They
were called home by the serious
illness Of their little grandson.
Frederick Hathaway, who is now
much improved.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17
jiIr aQlDOnm Gbrolntle
Thursday, Feb II, 1916
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

Thirteen tons of Baled Hay for
sale on my farm at $50 per ton.
J. w. PELL
Hear the Dorva-DeLeon Co. at
the Courthouse next Wednesday
night
]. H. Edmans, of Big Springs,
was a pleasant caller in the city
Thursday.
G. M. Eisman, the Minnora
merchant, was here over Monday
night enroute to Parkersburg on
a business mission.
Landlord w. r. Stalnaker, of
the Home Hotel, left Thursday
for a few days visit with his
daughter, Mrs Foster Murdy, at
Cairo.
F. X. Stevens has moved his
sawnlill to the farm of jeff kel-
ley. on Philips Run, where ne
will saw a house pattern. Mr..
Kelley is preparing to erect a
handsome and commOdious dwell
ing
Mrs. r. L. Hays and little son,
Samuel. left for Charleston Tues
day to spend a few days with
Mrs. Hays parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
I'll. Riley. j. G. Savage, who
has been located in Calhoun coun-
ty for the past few months while
engaged on a timber contract,
was here last Monday and it was
learned thhat he will move his
family to the scene Of his business
activities. Mr.. Savage has a new
contract that will require about
nine months for completion. He
is moving temporarily only. Ills
address will be StumptoWn, W.
Va. Spencer Times.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17

David Hathaway, of Sycamore,
was caller here Monday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Stump, of Hattie. Thursday, a
fine girl baby.
l.. S. Peninger, an influential
Democrat of Henrietta, was a
visitor here Friday.
Capt. ]. E. Stump, of Creston.
was here over Thursday night
with his Steamer Orion.
E. B. Bennett, staunch and
influential Democrat, of Hattie,
was attendind to business inter-
ests and shaking hands with
friends hers Tuesday.
A. M. Umstead, of Mt. Zion,
was here over Tuesday night en-
route to Parkersburg where he
goes on an important business
mission.
statesmen WANTED to look af-
ter our interest in Calhoun and
adjacent counties. Salary or
commission. Address
I INCOT.M Orr. CO
Cleveland, Ohio.
G. w. Taylor has purchased
from Elliott Chenoweth the lot
on High street east of the Meth
odist parsonage, and will proba-
bly, erect a residence thereon IN
the next few months.
Wig Bickel will leave Sunday
for Calgary, Canada, where he
will attend to some busir ess mat
ters. On his return he and his
family will take up their resi-.
dence on Lynn street ParkeTs-
burg News.
At regular meeting Of Cal
houn Lodge No. 212. knights of
Pythias held here Friday night
degrees were conferred upon
VIM. Shock and Jesse Williams.
The lodge is making great gains
in membership and will soon be
one Of the strongest organizations
in this section.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17

~ tne Oh gas, coal and other r,,f,.
oreis reserved in lot No NJ of 81 800.
~ Mchlroy Creek and Jesse's Run
oifahcn ~ kobinaon's Fork dascribed hi
lsAa of record in the ONCE of no r.l.-L
~. t,e county Court in Deed Book ef
~. Lands in Qiimor County.
30 lhe, ~ interest in oil ara
" eo'q maoe ~ Wilson Tee c0mdes' ~
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17

the column
pe none o
this Othday ofJanmry1
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-02-17

Name Of Person Charged
with Taxes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25
Running Away from His Record.

One of the most amusing things in
Washington nowadays is the spectacle Of
Josephus Daniels trying to wedge himself
into the situation in Congress as an advo-
cate Of a very large and rapid increase in
the personnel of the navy Mr.. Daniels sees
other people trying to make capital out of
overnight changes of opinion. He is doing
his level best, therefore, TO get into the
procession-to attach his approval to legis-
lation which Congress is going to pass IN
defiance of the recommendations which he
made TO it no longer ago than the begin
ming Of the present session.
Mr.. Daniels has struggled for the last
three years to prevent any adequate in
crease Of the enlisted strength of the navy
His one great contribution TO naval policy
was the discovery that it was perfectly
easy to keep the navy short-handed if
large proportion Of the ships which ought
theoretically to be in commission were sim
ply held up in the navy yards as a reserve.
1t has been this Administrations boast
that one sailor could be made to do the
work Of three by simply shifting him from
an older ship 10 a newer ship, and then to
a still newer one. This system Of TRIPPING
M meant death to the fleets efficiency But
feet efficiency has always been about the
last thought in the Secretary's mind.
In December 1914, Mr. Daniels told Con-
cress that no increase i'm the personnel was
necessary. the enlisted strength being then
about 50 800. In December. 1915. he recon-
mended an increase of 1900 men. The
General Board of the Navy recommended
at the same time that the enlisted force
should he increased TO $1,000. The House
Of REPRESENTATIVES voted few weeks ago
TO increase the enlisted strength to about
10000. and now the Senate Committee on
Naval Affairs is about TO recommend fur
Their increase to 74,7OO.
Mr.. Daniels protests nowadays that no
increase of any sort can brighten him. He
is as much against Danielsism as any Of
the other patriotic Americans-millions in
number-who have been denouncing Dan
ielsism. Politics always has its comedies.
The next thing we expect TO hear from
Washington is that MIR. Daniels has signed
a Navy League petition demanding the
resignation Of the author of the great wait
ing orders policy for warships and signer
of the annual reports Of the Secretary of
the Navy for 1914 and 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25
itor Of the Tribune.

To the Editor of the Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial article THE Empiric
Drinker" touches on a phase of the effects
of alcoholic beverages that has until recent
ly been ignored. This is the claim that al
cohol is a depressant and not a stimulant.
The notion that any considerable percent
age of the 25,OOOOOO adults in this country
who use some form Of alcoholic beverages
drink because they want to he stimulated is
erroneous. The tired business man, the la
borer after q hard days work, or the profess
sional man, doesn't want 10 be stimulated
to greater efforts He wants relaxation, and
finds IL i'm his glass Of beer or wine or in a
highball.
The report Of the Carnegie Institution on the
physiological Effects of Alcohol" after Civ
ing the results Of what is probably the most
thorough study that has been made Of this
problem, says: THE naive assumptions that
increased physiological action is always or
gancaly benefcent, as well as that depres-
sion of physiological action is always organi-
cally disadvantageous, are merely popular
prejudices.'
The Tribune said about year ago, Men
drink because they want TO drink" They
want mental and physical relaxation, and they
are not likely 20 be scared into teetotalism
by being told that alcohol is depressant
New York, June 2l 1916. H. L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-25
Professionals or Amateurs ?

In the technical language Of the book
trade an authors book" is a book for
whose publication the author pays out Of
his own pocket. In other words, the pub
Usher refuses TO take the financial riSl,
for reasons that seem good and sufficient
10 him. Now, it is a sound conclusion that
what is an unpromising commercial vent
ure to the publisher will most likely prove
n total loss to the bookseller who invests
in it for sale to the public Hence his sus-
picion of such books; hence, also, the sug-
pestion made at the recent American book
sellers convention that the retailer be
frankly informed of the fact before he
risks his money, on regular trade terms
lon books which the publisher himself has
already decided are likely to prove un-
profitable.
There are many obscure publishing
houses which make a speciality Of authors
books. They exercise no discrimination
lin their acceptance and issue; all they
are interested in is the authors money
Their profit comes, not out of sales, which
they know to be improbable if not impos-
sible. but out Of the bills for printing
binding and services" which are almost
entirely imaginary. Their contracts usu-
ally omit all clauses concerning adyertis-
ing. Once they have the authors money
they are through with him and his work.
If this sort of business confined itself
TO the exploitation of rich amateurs, OF
human vanity willing to pay for its graft
fcation, such concerns would not be so
harmful. But they are as ready to take
the money of the impecunious, Of begin
ners too sure of themselves, and of in
digence grasping desperately at the last
straw Of authorship-of widows and
young girls left without support. Tho
repc IS Of their readers are always IA