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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
VILLA THOUGHT
TO BE TRAPPED
Hemmed in by Carranzistas
and Americans
RAIDS LAID AT HIS DOOR
Murder of Americans in Line Of His
Retreat Thought to Have Been
Perpetrated by His Band
Now on Hearst Ranch.

Ell Paso, Tex.-Francisco Villa has
been driven into a trap by the rapid
advance OF the American troops, ac-
cording to information received in
dispatches from the front and to
General Gavira, the Carranza COM
mander at Juarez.
Everything seems now to depend
on the ability of the Carranza gar
risons to hold their end OF the net.
On three sides of the bandit chief he
is hemmed in by the first chiefs
columns, while on the fourth. the
Americans are driving forward with
amazing speed.
A report came that several Amer
lean settlements in the foothills of
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
TURKS SAY THAT THE BRITISH ARE RErREAT,Ne

London.-Again the intensity OF the
lighting around Verdun has dwindled
percepnoiy. Only the artillery of the
opposing sides are active. No infan-
Try attacks or counter attacks are
being engaged in.
Around lie Mort Homme. where fur,-
Gus battles have recently been fought.
comparative quiet reigns. Even the
oombardments here are only inter
mttent. There also has been a
slackening In the fire OF the big guns
IN the Wovre region to the south.
east of Verdun.
Northwest of the fortress, however.
around Douaumont and Damloup the
Germans are hurting shells against
the French positions, but the French
are vigorously countering. North of
Verdun, near the right bank of the
Meuse, important German ammuni-
ton depots have been blown up by
the French guns at Champneuviile.
Only one infantry action has taken
place along the entire line from Bel
GUM to the Vosges; this was 10 the
north or the Aisne, where a German
attack against small French post
southeast OF the Bois des Buttes was
repulsed.
Inc Germans are now hurting the
ehte corps of the guard into the fiery
furnace at Vaux and Douaumont the
Key position at Verdun, and this. In
the minds of French Observers, rep
resents the use of 'ithe last cartridge. -
The German offensive is said by the
French military experts to have spent
its force.
Constantinople reports that the Brit.
ssh in Mesopotamia are in general
retreat from the FNeiamie region, witch
the Turks vigorously In pursuit.
The hard fighting between the Itai.
ians and Austrians continues at vari.
Gus points. especially in the Isonzo
region. but no important changes in
positions have resulted. Little fight.
Ing of Importance is taking place on
the Russian front
Petrograd reports the capture by
the Russians of the town OF Mamal1.
hautan from the Turks. The town ie
some sixty miles west OF Erzerum
ON the Euphrates River.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
England to Call All Groups Left

London.-Field Marshal Earl Kitch-
ener. secretary of state for war, is
sued an army order announcing that
the king had authorized the forma-
ton OF a corps entitled the Royal
DeGense Corps" with pay the same as
that of regular infantry. The war of.
fee has decided to call up all remain
ing groups of attested men. II Is
probable they will be notified for serv-
ice with the colors early IN April
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
10000 To Take Tests.

More than 10000 pupils OF the West
Virginia free schools are expected 20
take the examination for elementary
diplomas when the uniform test is
held throughout the state next week.
The lists OF questions for use in the
examination are about to be sent to
the county superintendents from the
department OF schools. The second aud
last examination for the current year
will be held May 1S and 10. The school
department Is aid ng In the campaign
TO induce as big attendance at the
meeting in Clarksburg June IA, IS and
Is OF the West Virginia Education as.
sOciation. The feature theme OF this
meeting will be "The Future Career,
Motive in Education" according TO a
decision Of the executive committee
OF the organization.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
RuIsa on EIrs lnauranea.

In reversing the circuit court
OF Tucker county, In the case Of
Bond against Fire Insurance CO., the
supreme court of appeals found that
cdiusting loe7 by FIRE does noe 0v
the liability in and Oi Itself without
promise OF payment Furthermore tho
court directs that an ascortainment Of
tho loss does not necessarily imBori a
promise to pay &C, and q mere adjust
mont of a loss, unless such adjustment
ia accepted by ttr insurance company
with promise 70 pay. viii not stop
the insurer from denying liability.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Lemman 10 Released.

H. Lcmma OF Boomer. when ar
raigned before United States Commits.
Toner Howard G. Smith for a prollm-
mary hearing. proved that he was not
responsible for the shipment Of two
kegs OF rum and a keg OF wine that
were delivered 10 his address at
Boomer a few days ago. lie was dir.
charged. but the LIQUOR is being held
b. the federal authorities in tho hope
that iis owner may be located. The
iiquor was shipped from New York
City, and was labeled olives in brine
and vinegar.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

Washington.--Upon recommendation
Of the attorney general, Senator Cul
berson OF Texas introduced a bill TO
provide for Federal prosecution Of
persons who make threats against the
life Of tho President or any official in
line Of succession. Conviction would
mean hno not exceeding $1,000 OF
Imprisonment not be exceeding FIVE
years, or both
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Appeals License Case.

The appeal case OF L. L. Winkel
man & Co. against Fred o. Blue. in
which the plaintin takes exception TO
the ruling Of the state tax commits
sion that It must pay a license fee of
$500 for carrying on its business In
the state. has been completed and
submitted to the circuit court Of
Wood county for decision. u is said
to be the first appeal covering the
same question ever taken from the
ruling Of the tax commissioner The
state admits that the business trans
acted by the plaintif from its Park
ersburg Office is that OF a legitimate
financial institution, but contends that
as IL does a collateral loan business
IL Is liable TO pay the state license
tax.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
West virginia Postmasters.

The following postmasters for West
Virginia towns have been appointed
by the president on recommendation
OF Senator Chiffon: Emory o. Conley
at Uler, Roane county; John S. Ogden
at Rrosperity, Raleigh county; John X.
Ferren at Boyd, Roane county; John
n. Bell at Hur, Calhoun county; Mrs.
Nors Beckett at Curry, Logan county;
Raymond p. Deyerle at DeVilsfork,
Wyoming county, and Harvey S. Mel
son at Lanark. Raleigh county. On
the recommendation of Congressman
Little page, Elbert s. Anderson has
been appointed postmaster at Loeb
gelly, Fayette county.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
CARDINAL eoTri DEAD

At One Time Considered for Head Of
Catholic Church.
Rome.--Cardinal Girolamo Gotti
died here. His decline began Septem.
Der 25, 1915, when in faint he fell
suffering a slight concussion OF the
brain. Since then his condition be.
came daily worse and on March Is
he became so gravely i'll that the last
rites OF the church we're administered
After the death Of Pope Plus X
Cardinal Gotu was considered pos.
sible successor. His great age was
the only point against him.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
oarranza Hold Feared.

Washington.-Alth officials are
endeavoring to make the most OF re-
assuring reports from Mexico. it is
known from confidential information
that the entire situation Is more crit
ical at the present moment than since
the pursuit began.
The President IS understood TO be
thoroughly alive to the fact that at
any time Carranza might lose control
Of the situation.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Shortage Of Teachers.

A. A. McEndree, supervisor of
schools In Butler district, Hancock
county, has written to State Superin-
tendent Shawkey calling for seventh
and eighth grade teachers for the re-
mainder OF the school year. This is
only one of many such requests that
are coming into the state department
Of schools from various parts Of the
state at this time. An effort is being
made TO fl the vacancies.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
New Schools In wetzeI.

The department of schools has been
notified OF the success OF the election
held few days ago in Grant district.
in Wetzel county. approving an extra
levy of 20 cents on the hundred dol
lars property valuation, for the erec-
tion OF three new graded and high
schools. The new buildings will be
located at Pine Grove, Jacksonburg
and Smlthfeld. The proposition was
carried in the election by big ma
jority.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
suEz ATTAoK ABANDONED.

Teuions Can't Cross Desert for Year
AZ Least.
Rome Egypt and the Suez Canal
are absolutely safe from a Turco-Ger.
man attack for at least another year.
february WAS the last month when the
shifting desert sands east of the suez
Canal were frm enough TO sustain
marching columns Movement of artii-
iery or heavy supply wagons across
the desert wiz be- out of question for
many months Stories about desert
railway building are untrue.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
CONFIDENCE IN PERsHlNe

4 Washington.-"Blac Jack Per =
! shing is the greatest man-killer =
i in the army" staff officer J.
& said. 81 say this entirely in a j.
= complimentary sense. When he =
= Is in the field he has not the 4
& slightest regard OF human flesh. )
= He will drive his forces to the =
> utmost in the pursuit OF Villa" j.
= > ) = = + + : = = ! : = y E > = + =
the Sierra Madres have been wiped
out by bandits. Since this is the di-
rection taken by Villa after the Co
lumbus raid he is believed to be re-
sponsible for the massacre.
The number OF persons believed
to have been killed and the circum-
stances of the massacre are with
held by the sensor.
Near Hearst Ranch.
Villa was reported In the Babri-
cora lake region on the ranch OF
Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, which he has
ravaged several times past
Up to carranzlstas.
The whole situation seems to hang
on the Carranza forces. If they re-
main loyal to the first chief, which
up to the present they have shown
every indication OF doing. Villa ap-
pears trapped. 1t is. OF course. rea-
hzed that he is on ground of his own
choosing and in country admirably
suited for guerrilla warfare and sur
prise attacks.
Rich Properties in Peril.
Along the road which the bandit is
run into millions. Much apprehen.
sion is felt here that he will destroy
this property.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
ENTIRE POPULATION TO
MOVE

e Flndiay. Ohio.-M Mofltts. a vii Z
. lage OF 100 inhabitants near 4
= here will have a novel expert 4
= ence April f. moving day On 4
9 that date all tho residents wiz 4
. move away from the village ex- 4
= cept the postmaster. When tho 4
. homes are vacated they will be z
= occupied By other persons who 4
$ are TO move 20 Momtts from (
= other places 4
. = = So = Z = .. = . 3 50 = = = . Z
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Many Teachers Enroll.

The West Virginia Education Asso.
citation has the largest advanced en-
rollment it ever has had at this time
OF the year, according to information
which has been received here. Charles
K. Hupp. supervisor of schools in
Fairmont district, of Marion county,
has secured the enrolment OF every
teacher in his district. The next meet
ing of the association will be held in
Clarksburg in June.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

Washington The Senate approved
unanimously the Joint resolution
adopted by the House 10 bring the
mobile army up 10 it's fun strength.
which would add about 10000 men
TO the present establishment. The
resolution now goes 90 the President
Tor bis approval
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
OUTLAW KILL DURING Row

Jack Allen, Last Of Gang That Shot
Up HiIlsVille Courthouse, Gets His.
Roanoke, Va.--Jack Allen, last Of
the noted Allen clan OF Carroll coun.
", was shot and killed by a block
ader. Discussion Of the Allen trials
OF three years ago. which resulted in
some of the clan being put to death
for the raid on the HiIlsville court
house, led to a quarrel.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

J. Hammond. OF Cabin Creek. who
was arrested a few days ago on a war
rant charging nOn-support, was not
present in court when his case was
called by Justice Q. W. Dering. lie was
released on bond after his arrest. The
authorities are making an effort to
locate him.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

New Cork Hudson Maxim, In.
ventor and member Of the naval con.
sultlug board. speaking on national
defense. said: "Put guns in the
hands Of The people and teach them
TO shoot"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
czAR,s rRoopa DRIVE ON.

London.-The French assumed the
offensive in the Champagne region
OF France, and in series of infantry
attacks with grenades and bayonets
captured a German trench south OF
St. Souplet. The success was followed
by preparations for further onslaughts.
In the immediate vicinity of Verdun
infantry fighting has ceased for the
present, but an artillery battle OF great
intensity Is under way at various
points along the line from Belgium to
the Vosges Mountains.
Petrograd reported that the Rms
SLAMS have made most remarkable
progress in cooperation with the
British at Kut-el-Amara, where an
army under General Townshend has
been cooped up for several months.
The Cars troops are said to be
moving over difficult roads and In tho
face of considerable opposition toward
the Mesopotamian frontier, where they
say they will soon reach the relieving
column near Kut under Generals Lake
and Aylmer.
The Russians are reported TO be
within fifty miles or the last difficult
pass, which will place them in the rear
Of the Turkish Bagdad army. Their
object Is to cut the railway to the
north. thereby preventing the Turkish
army from receiving supplies. and to
join the British in n move against
Bagdad.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Well Good Producer.

Well Good Producer.
Proving beyond any doubt that the
Cabin Creek oil field is one of the
most valuable in West Virginia at this
time, the well drilled in recently on
the Imperial Coal company tract. by
the United Fuel Gas company, re-
sponded nicely to a shot made this
week. The hole filled up 100 the first
"a hours after the shot. 1t is a pro-
ducer at the rate of between 35 and
40 barrels day from the Berea forma-
ton This we'll is two miles In ad-
vance OF the wells drilled by the Co
lumbus Producing company. The
property Of the latter concern extends
almost, but not quite, to this well, and
the hole is only a short distance from
one drilled some time ago which
proved a duster. This strike clearly
defines the limit of production in that
direction and makes it probable that
the Cabin creek territory will be the
center Of attention from now on
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

Washington. ID. C.-President VII
son signed The Joint resolution pass
ed by tho House and Senate. call.
ing FOR the recruiting OF the army 20
fuI war strength The order went
Into effect Immediately.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

Portland Me - -Four Of Eve city
elections in Maine we're won By Re.
publicans The only Democratic sue.
cess was in Biddeford The success.
ful Republican mayors are in Aut
eusta Bangor Brewer and Belfast
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
cIevsIand,s Msmory tionor,a.

Caldwell. N. 1.-THE seventy-eighth
anniversary OF the birth OF Grover
Cleveland was celebrated at the
birthplace here OF the late President
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Rerlln subwav colIapnes.

Berlin.--A section Of the upper wall
OF the underground railway in course
of construction in Berlin collapsed and
the tunnel was flooded. Three work.
men are missing.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
lneome rax accord PredIetad.

Washington. Income tax will place
I'm the United States treasury this
year approximately %lv., 1000 or
$15.0O0,OOO more than was estimated
last fall.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Funeral Party Returns.

Judge D. r. Morgan, member OF the
public service commission. and u. E
Winters, railway Inspector for the
commission, have returned from King
wood, Preston county, whore they at
tended the funeral Of former Governor
W NJ o. Dawson.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

Secretary OF War Newton d. Baker
was a guest and one of the speakers
at the annual initiation dinner OF the
University of Pennsylvania chapter Of
the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

London.--A special dispatch from
Rome assorted that a military revolt
is Imminent in Bulgaria The popu.
lace IS growing restless the dispatch
said
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Mlnister Of InterIor ResIans.

LOndon.-An imperial ukase an
nounces the resignation of Alexi
Khvostjon, Russian minister Of the
interior. Premier Sturmer is assigned
the portfolio
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
Probe Mysterlous FIre.

FToDe mysterious FIRE.
John Wallace, of Wheeling, OF the
state fire marshal's force, has been
sent to Cunningham. Hardy county,
to investigate a fire which destroyed
the Baltimore & Ohio station at that
place March II. The fire is believed
TO have been Of incendiary origin, the
evidence which was taken before the
justice OF the peace showing that part
OF the goods stored in the station prior
to the fire had been removed before
the flames had been started. In his
report to Marshal Horan, the Justice
stated that he had held one party TO
the grand jury and believes others will
be involved in the case. The prosecu-
tiOn in the case viii be given assist
ance by Fire Marshal Horan.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
poLIsA RELlEF AARo pRosLEM

erltaln, FEARING conhscation by
Germany, Still Undecided.
London The Cabinet considered
the question Of Polish relief Il was
not decided whether or not 70 allow
relief 20 be sent to the people OF
Poland. The problem has become one
Of the most troublesome before the
Government Against the wish 10
avert starvation among the Poles there
IS the fact that Germany has reQuis-
toned on the cotton and woollen
goods in Belgium.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

Chicago A dispatch from Colum-
bus. N NJ states that villa has
burned tho Mormon town Of DubIan.
the home Of 5000 Mormons
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23

London.-It was officially announced
at the British Admiralty tba1
che mercantile feet auxiliary -
vette has been sunk as the RESULT
striking n mine Fourteen meml
o. the crew were lost
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-23
CROWN PRINCE HURLS PRUSSIAN
GUARD AT VERDUN FORTIFICATION
WARFARE NOW DUEL OF GUNS

Only Infantry Action on Entire Front From vosoes 70
Belgium Vigorous Bombardments Near Douaumon,
---BerlIn Reports the Repuse of French
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-23
SEVERE PUNISHMENT
Of Mrs. Chappell, of Five Years
 Standing, Relieved by Cardui.

Mt. Airy, N. C.-Mrs. Sarah M. Chap pell of this town, says: "I suffered for five years with womanly troubles, also stomach troubles, and my punishment was more than any one could tell.
 l tried most every kind of medicine. but none did me any good.
 read one day about Cardui, the wo. mans tonic, and 1 decided 10 try if. had not taken but about six bottles until l was almost cured. It did me more good than all the other medicines had tried, put together.
 My friends began asking me why looked so we'll, and l told them about Cardui. Several are now taking it."
 Do you, lady reader, suffer from any of inc ailments due 10 womanly trouble. such as headache, backache, sideache. sleeplessness. and that everIastingly tired feeling2
 If so, let US urge you to give Cardui a trial. We feel confident 1t will help you, just as 1t has million other women in the past half century.
 Begin taking Cardui to-day. You won't regret if. All druggists.
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The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-23
OBITUARY OF MRS. W. (.
 FRANKLIN.

As time rolls on and civilization progresses, therei a never-ceasing change in our manners and customs, and in our mode of living.
 But, still, no matter what the change in our civilization, there is no change in the omnipotent power of God. He calls whom he chooses. And when our work here is done, no mat ter who or what we are, he gathers us to our reward.
 With a sad heart, but with ever Increasing gratitude for the knowl- edge that everyone goes to his re- ward. we announce the death of our sister in Christ, Mrs. W. C. Frank lin, of Slocum, Texas.
 Mrs. Franklin was born Dec. 18th, 1840. Her maiden name was Aman- da T. Deramus. She was married to Mr. W. C. Franklin Dec. 29th, 1858. She has been a professed Christian for over half a century; member of the Baptist church over thirty-flve years.
 The deceased was seventy-five years five months old on the 18th of this month (May) four days after her death, which occurred May 14th, 1916
 She was buried at the Evergreen Cemetery, Houston county, Texas, on the 18th inst. The writer officiated at the ceremony.
 She is survived by four daughters and two sons. Three of her daugh- ters and one son live in Arkansas The other son and daughter live at Slocum, Texas.
 She is gone but not forgotten. May her memory be preserved as one of those pioneers of the Faith; who after remaining long among us until she has endeared herself to us im- measurably, left this lonely sphere, demonstrating again that "We are such stuff as dreams are made of"
 But, after all, before her footsteps have died away along the corridors of time, even before the immortal soul has scared aloft, there comes to grief-stricken relatives and friends the grand assurance that Dust thou art to dust returneth was not spoken of the soul" And we hear the voice of God crying aloud
 Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou, into the joys of thy Lord.'
 Rev. w. A. Foster.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-23
\. 0. U. W. LODGE HOLD
 BANQUET LAST NIGHT

Last night at the hall the local A. 0. U. W. Lodge entertained with a banquet and the large number pres ent had quite an excellent time. A party of A. o. U. W's from Hope came up in automobiles and partici- pated in the festival occasion. A number of prominent other visitors were also in the city attending.
 A state wide campaign has been in progress by this order for some time with a view to increasing the mem bership and we believe that is is now one of the strongest fraternal or ganizations in the state.