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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-25
A Masterpiece.

This apostrophe to water is suit
able for scrapbooks."
fine tribute, eh?"
"Yes II was written by a preacher
who never touched a drop Of alcoholic
liquor i'm his life, but ne could not have
been more surprised if he had been adj
dessing a large pitcher of ice water
on The morning after New Years
party"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-25

The farmer who "put his road TO
bed' for the winter in good shape.
will thank himself later.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-25

for most of its sustenance is often a
murderer and should be shot at sight.
If these things are true, it is high
time that Rover was taught his place.
Keep the dog because he is in most
instances faithful helper, but keep
him under proper restraint. 1t is
largely the fault of man if the dog
proves a nuisance and a menace.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-25

Roads shorten or longthcn the dis
lance to market according TO their
condition
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-25

tically necessary to the spread of the
disease. Thus, in the case of hyda-
It'd, the dog becomes carrier by feed
ing on the viscera of infected animals.
4 tapeworm develops in the dog and
this produces microscopic eggs which
are passed out with the feccs The
eggs may wash considerable distances
and land on lettuce or other vege-
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-25

Eggs and poultry Of quality arc a,
ways in demand at priccs above tn,
market.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-25

The pneumatic stacker saves
great deal Of grain which was formerly
Mnsied
Evening star., 1917-01-25
HOPE TO GET ACTION
ON PORTO RICO MEASURE
Supporters Of Bill Granting More
Autonomous Government Desire
Passage at Present Session.

The supporters of the Jones' -Shafrotf
bill giving a more autonomous form OF
government to Porto Rico will do all in
their power to have that measure in
cluded in the program of legislation tC
be completed at the present session OF
Congress. 1t is their hope that the bill
will be given consideration in the Sen
ate during the morning hour" even
should the democratic caucus of the
Senate, which meets tonight, fail to
include it in the list of bills which it
determines must be passed before ad-
journment March 4.
The bill has already passed the House
where Representative Jones of Virginia
had charge of the measure. Senator
Shafroth of Colorado is doing all in
his power to get favorable action in the
Senate.
Unless the bill should be passed at the
present session of Congress. it is be-
lieved that a situation will arise in the
island which will not be to the good
either of the Porto Ricans or-of the
United States. Both of the principal
political parties in Porto Rico have
joined in supporting the measure. 1ne
Porto Ricans believe that the bill would
work great good. 1t is true, however
that they prefer to see some amend
ments made before it is finally passed.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
EMBASSY TO INVESTIGATE
EXILED BElGlANS' PLIGHT
Ambassador Instructed to Accept
German Offer to Permit Inspection
of Detention Camps.

Ambassador Gerard at Berlin has
been instructed by the state Depart
nent to accept the German govern
nent's offer TO permit an investigation
of conditions prevailing among Bel
gians deported into Germany by the
military authorities IN the conquered
section.
This action was taken in response
to a suggestion in the German note
replying 10 the protest of the United
States against the deportation. After
defending the course of the military
authorities as necessary and not in
violation Of the principles of interna-
tionaI law or humanity. the note added:
.If the government Of the United
States attaches enough Importance TO
IT a memter Of its embassy in Berlin
would be permitted with pleasure to
inform himself By personal visits about
the conditions under which these per-
sons are living"
II is admitted that the proposed in
yeStigation touches ouly the surface
OF the complaint involving. as il does
merely the present living conditions OF
those deported and not the injustice OF
the deportatious. What further the
American government can do, if any
thing. ia the matter is undecided. as il
has been stated for some time that the
usual diplomatic measures were ex-
haUsted. A report received at the de-
partment about week ago showed
that nearly $4,000 Belgians had been
deported.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
ROFRANO'S ACCUSER SHOT
DEAD IN BROOKLYN STREET
Salvatore Zurica Alleged to Have
Been Lured to His Death-Two
Men Held for Murder.

NEW YORK. January 25.-Salvatore
Zurica. twenty-four years old, one of
several witnesses upon whose testi-
mony, the police say, Michael Rofrano,
former deputy street cleaning commits
sioner. was indicted for completely in
the murder two years ago of Michael
Gaimari, political opponent. was shot
down in a street in Brooklyn last night.
and died soon afterward in a hospital.
James Licato. twenty-five years old.
known to the police as Lefty" and
Michael Grimaldo, twenty-five years
old, were arrested charged with homi-
eide. Hilda Peterson. twenty five years
Old who said she came here recently
from Spring Lake. n. j., was taken into
custody as material witness.
According to the police, Zurica iden-
titled Licato shortly before he died as
the man who shot him. In an antemor-
tenn statement he is alleged to have
said Grimaldo telephoned to him during
the afternoon Ito come to Brooklyn
and meet girl friend of Grimaldo and
Licato. He met the two men, he said,
and was shot. He made no further eX-
planation. the police asserted.
Licato and Grimaldo refused to max e
statements.
Rofrano recently was acquitted of
having had any part in the Galmarl
murder.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
RICHMOND WANTS PLANT.
Protests Against Exclusion of Armor
Works From Coast Territory.

Protests against the recommenda-
tions submitted by the original naval
board that the federal armor plant
should not be located within 200 miles
of the coast line have been made to
Secretary Daniels by delegation from
Richmond. which seeks to obtain the
award for that city. 1t contends that
the coast area could not be excluded
on the assumption that it is unsafe or
insecure in time of war: that Rich
mond never was captured during four
years of the civil war, and could de-
fend itself today against any foe:
Another argument advanced for the
coast territory is that it contains 35
per cent of the country's population;
produces ~ per cent of the natural re-
sources, and that should it be captured
the fate of the nation would already be
decided, the remainder of the country
being unable to continue the war un-
supported by the population and indus
trial works in that territory.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
RAISE BIG MISSION FUND.
seventh-Day Adventists Contribute
$1,l72,26O.33 Dnring Year.

The Columbia Union Conference. Of
which the District of Columbia is a part.
raised sS3,s72.S2 for the missionary fund
of the Seventh-day Adventists last year.
according to a report from the treasury
department of the North American Divi-
sion Conference. The total amount raised
in the United States and Canada was ST.
172. .26033. The Columbia Union Confer
ence exceeded the amount asked OF 1t by
s., ,903.46
The sum of 'sT69.S075S was given
through the twenty-cent-a-week fund.
which all CT the Adventist churches in
North America have adopted to raise
their proportion of foreign miss'cns ny
offerings. The largest amount raised by
union conference was 1892 ,95l.1S. by
the one including Indiana. Illinois. Michi-
gan and Wisconsin.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
MRS. BYRNE REFUSES TO EAT.
Birth Control Prisoners Friends to
Ask for Clemency.

NEW YORK, January 25.-Frfends OF
Mrs. Ethel Byrne. serving thirty-day y
sentence for her activities in birth con-
troll propaganda, became alarmed to-
day by her stubborn refusal to eat or
drink and declared they would appeal
to both President Wilson and Gov.
Whitman. Mrs. Byrne has not touched
food or drink since o'clock last Mon
day morning
Mrs. Juliet Rublee, who went to
Washington today to do picket duty
with the Congressional Union before
the White House. said she would strive
to arrange for an interview with the
President. A deputation of prominent
women who are in sympathy with Mrs.
Byrne's efforts to spread information
regarding birth control will go to AL
bany to see the governor. Both federal
and state officials will be urged to have
the statute regarding birth control in
formation revised.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
ENOUGH GERMAN TROOPS
TO WAR SEVERAL YEARS
Net Loss Estimated Between $50, 900
and 1000, 900 by Ber-
lin Paper.

by the Associated fress.
BERLIN. January 25. by wireless to
Notwithstanding the total Ger
man losses in the war at about 2.000,-
600, the National Zeitung of Berlin
says that there are available sufficient
forces to carry on the war for several
years more. The newspaper gives
available figures of casualties. and
continues:
"The first impression obtained from
these lists is that the number of dead
is relatively small, in view of the fact
that so many powerful offensive cam
paigns have been undertaken, as well
as the defensive actions of unheard-of
difficulties, such as that of the Somme
This shows that the Germans are more
sparing of their forces than one be-
lieved.
Nevertheless. the losses mean an
enormous bleeding of the nations body
Evening star., 1917-01-25
Wilson Peace Plan Indorsed.

At meeting Of the Single Tax As
sociation of the District of Columbia.
held last night at the Public Library.
President Wilson's recent statement to
the Senate of what Americas position
should be in regard to peace in Europe
was approved and resolutions were
adopted protesting against alleged Bel
gian atrocities. partly approving the
bill introduced by Representative Cary
which would provide for n referendum
here on certain questions of local i'm
portance, and indorsing the Bailey sim
gle tax bill. President Charles S. Da-
Wis presided. The association would
alter the Cary bill to provide a refer
endum here on exemption of improve
ments in the District from taxation.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
Net Loss About $50, 900.

The National Zeitung says that If
the soldiers who have passed the age
limit for military service have been
retained with the colors the net loss
as a result of the war thus far would
be perhaps 650.000. or. at the most.
100000. and continues:
Germany still has at least 100000
men to use on the front or for the
navy, and therefore we do not over
state the case in pointing out that Ger
many, by comparison with the former
date (date not given). has much
larger number of men on the front.
For long time to come it cannot be
expected that by any possibility the
compulsory military service VIII break
down, provided the difficulties of ALI
mentation do not become so great that
the soldiers on the front also have to
suffer for them
Evening star., 1917-01-25
Other Problems.

The problem grows complicated There
is the question of who will build ships
for a merchant marine. with the ship
yards all busy to capacity. If new
shipyarls are established. then comes
the question OF skilled labor on ship
construction work. most of those who
know their business now being employ
ed at good wages
Then, with ships built. the problem
of manning them with capable ofhcers
and sailors presents itself. for the
United States has not been oreedIne
sailor men in any great numbers for
many years: and what men there are
who go down to sea in ships ind ready
employrnent at this day. But the safety
provided under the American nag may
partly solve this last problem
Evening star., 1917-01-25

but it is not so great that Germany
will not be able to carry on the war for
several years more. II the total losses
are calculated at about 100000 the
German reserves would still number
1000, 900 out of the 100000 with which
the war was begun. On the other hand.
large numbers of young men have
reached the age of military service dur
ing the war. According to a conserva-
tive calculation. Germany has had in
this way an addition of 100000 to her
forces"
Evening star., 1917-01-25
Harry Thaw Is Recovering.

PHILADELPHIA January 25.-Harry
X. Thaw, who is a patient in hospital
here, suffering from self inflicted wounds.
is making progress toward recovery. but
it will be at least two weeks before he
will be able to leave the hospital, his
physicians said today. Thaw's mother is
making the hospital her temporary home.
Detectives are on guard at his bedside
day and night.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
Interest in Revival Grows.

Deep interest Is shown by the grow
ing crowds in the revival services
being conducted in Temple Baptist
Church. by Rev. T. Claggett Skinner.
pastor of Second Baptist Church of
Richmond Va. The chorus choir, under
the direction OF William Schmucker, is
giving interesting programs each even-
ing The meetings will be continued
the balance of this week and all OF
next week.
Evening star., 1917-01-25

Crazed by jealousy. John T. Wilson
thirty three, formerly of Paterson. \
j., shot and killed Mrs Louise Magers
thirty four, wife of Leopold Magers. al
Baltimore. and later attempted to end
his own life by shooting himself
through the head.
Evening star., 1917-01-25

rate on all estates Of $5,000.oo0 and
over. These increases are expected to
produce $4,000, 900 annually.
The increased income tax is expected
to raise s100,000,000 annually, II the
necessity arises. The Secretary of the
Treasury would put certain f1at-rat in
creases into effect whenever it appears
the expenditures will exceed the in
come of the government.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
NEW REVENUE BILL
READY FOR CAUCUS
House Democrats Will Pass on
Measure at Meeting To-
morrow Night.
WHAT MEASURE PROVIDES

With the finished draft of a revenue
Gratis of the House will meet in secret
caucus tomorrow night to agree upon
a plan to stop the deficit in the Treas
ury. One of the interesting items for
consideration will be the news just
received at the Capitol in formal man
ner from the President that the sale
of the Danish West Indies has been
ratified on both sides, and that Congress
must appropriate s25,o0O.O00 for the
purchase. 1t is understood a bond is
sue will be authorized for this money.
Sovereignty over the three little islands
will pass to the United States when the
cash has been delivered to Denmark.
Draft of New Bill.
The democratic caucus will receive
the draft of the revenue bill providing
an increased Inheritance tax; also a
new tax on excess profits of CORPORA
tions and copartnerships. 1t authorizes
also the issue of S100,O0O.OOO Panama
canal bonds in addition to the 1921 ,0O0,-
900 already authorized, but not issued,
and empowers the Secretary of the
Treasury to put out s3OO.ooo,ooO "certi-
fcates of Indebtedness Provision is
made to increase the income tax. if an
emergency warrants.
The excess profit section levies an
per cent tax or corporations and CO.
partnerships with profits of more thar
per cent on capital invested. There
is an exemption on the first $4,000 OF
actual income, and incomes from agri-
culture and from personal service suct
as a professional man would furnish
are exempt. This section is expected
to produce revenue between S220,000,00G
and s226.O00.000 annually.
Inheritance Tax.
The inheritance tax is to be increased
from l per cent to Y per cent on the
minimum taxable estate of $4,000, ant
extends to so per cent increase in the
Evening star., 1917-01-25

Clarence Merriam and Will Hudson
pegroes. charged with Killing Walter
Hooser Saturday H. an attempt to hold
him up. entered pleas Of guilty in the
frst criminal court at Memphis and
were sentenced To life Imprisonment.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
us. SHIPPING BOARD
|SREADYFORW WORK
Members Meet Informally
Pending Receipt of Their
Commissions.
FACE MANY BIG PROBLEMS

Facing the task to create merchant
marine that will make the United
States Independent of the world in
moving its exports in international
commerce and to provide a naval aux
niary that will enable the warships of
the United States. in time of war, to
be efficient for service near and far,
the shipping board is ready to under
take the solution of one of the most i'm
portant problems that confront the
economic welfare of the nation.
The Senate has confirmed the five
members of the board as nominated by
the President. The members of the
board await only the signing of their
commissions by the President to pro-
ceed with their duties.
Bernard \. Baker of Baltimore, Will
liam Denman of San Francisco, Theo-
dore Brent of Baltimore and John "A.
Donald of New York are in Washing
ton. John b. White of Kansas City,
Mo, is expected in the city Monday.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
Meeting Informally.

Pending receipts of their commissions
the four members of the board are
holding informal meetings. Mr.. Baker
has engaged private offices in the Mum
sey building, and here his colleagues
have assembled. This morning, the
question of lodgings was under con-
sideration, and the four members of the
board visited several offices which have
been rendered for the use of the board.
The matter of organization of the
board will necessarily be the first gen.
months the sum of 100000 is made
. available by the law for the upkeep of
the establishment. outside of the ques-
tion of creating merchant marine by
purchase or construction.
AS the salaries of the five members
are $3.50 a year. just S1S,150 will be
consumed in the six months to meet
their compensation. The secretary of
the board is to receive $4,000 a year,
which will mean that $4,000 must be
paid out in the six months period for
his remuneration. There remains OF
the appropriation. then. just SIS.750 to
meet rental, clerical hire, compensation
for experts and incidental expenditures
authorized by the law and justified by
the scope of the powers granted to the
board
Hope for More Funds.
1t seems apt to be hard shedding to
keep within this appropriation and
make progress. There is hope. how
ever, that Congress may consider
deficiency appropriation. >and put more
money at the disposal of the board.
Creation of a merchant marine and
naval auxiliary is, broadly. the under
taking assigned to the shipping board.
But with the shipbuilding yards of
this country and foreign nations en-
gagged almost entirely in naval con-
struction, with the commercial ships
of the world largely claimed to war
service as naval auXiliaries. and with
the few idle ships laid up in harbor
because of their ownership by belliger-
ent nations and the perils of engaging
In commerce. the creation of mer-
chant marine for the United States be-
comes more complex than just the car
rying out of an ideal known to be de-
sirable.
The shipping board. if unable to buy
sships. must be expected to have them
built There are some that may be ac-
quired by transfer from the navy or
other federal maritime service, but
these will be an infnitesimal part OF
the tonnage proposed.
Evening star., 1917-01-25
Inheritance Tax.

The inheritance tax is to be increased
from l per cent to ! Y per cent on the
minimum taxable estate of $4,000, and
extends to so per cent increase in the
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
RAIDERS SINKING
SEEMS CERTAIN

RIO DE JANErRO. Feb. 1s.-The
German sea raider was sunk by
the British cruiser Amethyst, but q
converted German cruiser convoy
ing the sea terror escaped. accord
ing to reliable information concern
ming the much reported naval battle
reaching here today. This version
was said 70 have been received by
wireless by the commander OF the
British cruiser Glasgow, which put
into Rio harbor today.
The Amethyst was said 70 have
been greatly damaged In hef=en-
counter with the raider and cruiser.
The newspaper. Correio da Man
ha. had still another version today.
altho agreeing In the main With
the one above. II asserted there
were several British cruisers In
theaction which was fought against
three large steamers. One OF the
latter q supposed 10 have been
beached in a sinking condition and
another greatly damaged. The
Amethyst. according TO this ac-
count. was only slightly damaged.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
WESTERN CITIES FACING INDUSTRIAL
DISASTER UNLESS SHIPS MOVE SOON;
FREIGHT BLOCKADE STILL PIL|Ne UP

passing q moist bill. which they
know Will bring o reaction"
Rep. Wiley then took the noor
with q formal statement that he
had no personal ambitions and only
one viewpoint--the enactment Of .
bill that would be workable and
would meet the wishes OF the ma
jority Of the people.
Il am q 'bone-dry." said Wiley.
I'D like to see q 'bone-dry' Miehi-
gan. but the question here II ~ 70
what will best express the senti-
ment OF the people when they
voted for the amendment. It's no
use passing . bill that viii meet
statewide opposition. or b nm
workable. Il am ready TO vote Tor
tho biii thsf VIII ssvs the bsst -
suit" sS
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
EXPOSED ALTAR
HALTS RIOTERS
IN CHURCH ROW

With the failure OF the congrega-
ton OF the Church OF the Virgin
Mary. Trowbridge-ave- Hamtramck.
to elect governing body. Thurs
day night. the turbulent affairs Of
the congregation will 20 back again
TO the courts. Bloodshed was mar
rowiy sTerted At the meeting. Op-
posing factions hooted and shook
their fists at each other. To quell
the disturbance, Bernard Whelan.
chief OF police. opened the folding
doors that concealed the altar. The
sight OF the holy shrine caused the
quarrellng communicates to fall on
their knees.
The meeting was 10 have marked
the beginning OF a period OF re-
construction. A building commit
tee appointed last December. clash
Ing with the board OF trustees. de
clared itself a board OF governors.
Judge Scarf issued an injunction
restraining the pastor. the Rev.
Stanley weglsrcz. from holding ser
vices in the church.
At the meeting Thursday night
the elected building committee re-
appointed itself. while the bulk OF
the congregation appointed q new
committee
The Detroit times., 1917-02-16
rum DEALT
HARDBLOWS
INCONGRESS
National Prohibition
Bill FavOrably Re-
ported To House

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-Three
important steps In the direction OF
nationwide prohibition were taken
In congress late Thursday after.
noon. They were;
Favorable report by the house
judiciary committee Of the Webb
amendment to the constitution
which IL passed by congress and
ratified by the states. will prohibit
forever the manufacture or sale OF
LIQUOR within the boundaries OF the
United States and It's possessions.
Passage by the senate OF a rider
TO the postofice bill. the effect OF
which would be to make all dry
states. including those where par
tial prohibition only IL In effect,
"bonedry."
Adoption by the senate OF the
Jones amendment 10 the postofice
bill. denying the mails 10 newspa.
pers and other publications carry
ing liquor advertising when des.
tined for prohibition territory. A
nne OF $1,000 is provided for viola
ton OF this provision.
The postofnce bill rider referred
TO above. Is OF particular interest
TO Michigan. as II finally adopted
II will make the state automstical.
" ''bone-dry" after 1918, regardless
OF the prohibition law finally adopt
ed BY the Legislature.
The rider reads as follovs:
Whoever shall order. purchase
or cause Intoxicating liquors 10 be
transported In interstate commerce
into any state or territory. the laws
OF which prohibit the manufacture
or sale therein of intoxicating
liquors, shall be punished as afore-
said"
The aforesaid" refers 70 gen.