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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1919-10-30
Bogus officer Gets Whisky carao

Detroit. Mich.-Theft Of about $50.
600 worth OF whisky 532 Of ship
ment of 1000 cases, is being investi-
gated here by federal and local au-
thoHties The consignment, the ofr-
GERS say, was recently shipped in bond
from Waterloo, Ont by way Of Port
Huron. Mich. for Cuba, on the account
of an unidentified Michigan man. II
was met at Port Huron. the authori-
ties state, by a supposed railway de-
tective who said ne was sent to guard
the shipment through the state. the II.
quor disappearing while the car was
sidetracked here
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WaShington.-The officers Of the
coal miners union rejected Il proposal
from President Wilson that the con
troversies be arbtrated.
The operators previously had ac-
ceptcd the presidents proposal
After the rejection by the miners,
the conference Of the two scale com
mittees was adjourned.
President Wilson appealed to the
coal miners ana operators TO use their
efforts to effect an agreement in line
with The suggestion made by Secrc-
,ary Wilson.
The presidents appeal follows:
II have been watching with deep
ana sincere interest your efforts to
bring about just settlement Of the
differences between the operators and
the coal miners i'm the bituminOus coal
fields of the country. 1t is to be
hoped that the good judgment that
has been exercised by both operators
and miners in years gone by i'm the
adjustment of their differences will
again prevail IN the present crisis. All
organized society is dependent upon
the maintenance of the fuel supply
for the continuance of it's existence.
The government has appealed with
success To other classes of workers to
postpone similar questions until
reasonable adjustment could be ar
rived at
''Wth the parties of this contro-
vcrsy rests the responsibility of see
I'M
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FARM AND LABOR
ALLIANCE HINTED
direct Result of Failure of In
duStrlal Conference to Do
Work Expected.
PUBLIC GROUP HOLD SESSION
Asked by the President to Make a
Report and Give Advice as to
Industrial Policy of This
Country.

WashingtOn.-The public delega-
zion to the national industrial confer
ence, the remaining group in the con
ference, adjourned sine die, bringing
the body which met here October 6
10 an end. Only one delegate in the
group opposed adjournment
The public group, in Il report to
president Wilson, it was learned, will
recommend that the purpose for
which the conference was called in
session be carried on by commission
of industrial experts.
Adjournment of the group was TAX
en- on recommendation of commit
tee of five, which framed a report for
submission 10 President Wilson, out
dining the work of the conference up
to the time the representatives, of or
ganized labor withdrew
Meeting after the withdrawal of the
labor delegates, the employer and
public groups heard through Secre-
tary Lane, the conference chairman, "A
message from President Wilson re-
questing the public delegates to carry
on the work for which the body was
called-the establishment of new
relationship between capital and la
Dor.
Chairman Lane, after laying the
presidents wishes before the two
groups declared the conference ad-
Journed. The employers representa-
tives, after issuing statement in
which they pointed out three distinct
gains from the controversy over col
NnHfiNrn h1. ft,fv, az.
group and dispersed 10 their homes.
An alliance of units of the Amcr-
can Federation of Labor, the four rail
road brotherhoods and the farmers
organizations was limited at as a di-
rect result of the failure of the in
dustrial conference to do the work
expected Of it,
The call by the American Fedora
tion of Labor is for a conference i'm
Washington about December II of
representatives of the Ill interna-
tlonal unions in the federation. the
four hrOtherhOOds and the farmers. To
consider industrial and legislative
problems.
The executive council of the Fed
Grafton, it is understood, voted to call
the conference when 1t became ap-
parent the labor group would be fore
ed to withdraw from the Industrial
conference In the fact that the la
Dor men and the farmers propose
holding a conference of their own is
regarded as one of the most important
developments i'm the situation
While the matters proposed to be
l..
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HOUSE PASSES BUDGET BILL

Washington The house passed
The federal budget bill by q vote Of
2S3 to g. II now goes to the senate,
where it is planned to take it up early
in the regular session, which begins
December 1.
Passage of the bill followed de-
bate extending over four days i'm
which only feeble opposition was ok
pressed. Republicans and Democrats
Joined forces in urging the Icgi~la-
'ion as vitality necessary to meet the
financial difficulties faced by the Unit
cd States as "a result of the war Mil
lions Of dollars will thus be saved.
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McKeesport Pa a 25.O00Oo0foot
gas or was brought in on tho Mary
Peterson farm iu Versailles township
The well is owned by a small group
Of business mon of McKeesport who
TWO months ago brought I'm $4,000
00Qfoot well on sn adjoining lease.
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Japs to Out Russia.

Omsk Count Kato, special Japan
Csc ambas ador TO the AllBussian
government ut Omsk, in % statement
to representatives of the press de-
clarod that be japanese troops in 81
IBERIA would be withdrawn whenever
the AilRu sian government so desired.
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owes Debt Of Gratitude To U.

Honolulu r.. n Declaration that
Great Britain owed a debt OF gratitude
to the United States for American
naval aid i'm the war and TO The lato
Rear Admiral Nahan was made by
Admiral Sir John R Je.licoe. former
commander OF the British grand fleet,
I'm an address before the Allied civic
clubs of Honolulu
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Grand Rapids Mich The national
council of Che congregational church.
iu biennial convention here. voted 70
raise s.00.n00o in Tie next five ycarn
for church work
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Huntington. BOARD OF Educa-,
tion instructed its building committee,
TO institute condemnation proceedings
against lot In the vicinity Of Simmsl
school owned by the heirs OF John Sui
Ivan. This is Il friendly action neces-.
Stated by the fact that the land lxi
held in trust and the heirs TO the Sui!
Ivan estate can not made deed.
They are not opposed to the action oe.
the board.
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Wheeling Thomas Truman. we'll
known young man of MoundSville. was
arrested at his home in the East End
of that city, charged with forging sev-
eral checks. Chief of Police Charles
y. Moore made the arrest, at the in
stance of J. y. Ogle, Moundsvile tin
ner, upon whose bank account the al
legged forged checks were drawn.
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ne was Try ing 10 avoid collision with
II horse-drawn vehicle when the troll
ley car bore down upon him.
Wheeling Thomas Truman. we'll
known young man of Moundsville. was
arrested at his home in the East End
of that city, charged with forging Sev-
eral checks. Chief of Police Charles
y. Moore made the arrest, at the in
stance OF J. y. Ogle MOundSville tin
ner, upon whose bank account the al
legged forged checks were drawn.
Wheeling. Deputy Sheriff J. r..
Touman, of Phoenix, Arizona, arrived
in the city TO return William Whitman
TO that city on a charge of wife deSer-
ton. Whitman was arrested by Sher-
in Howard III. Hastings In Warwood
ON Information from Phoenix He
waived rcquisition and the deputy
sheriff and his prisoner left ON the
long journey
Charlcston.-Th largest cnrolhncnt
I'm its career is registered at Davis ana
Elkins College this fall The faculty
has been finally completed large
huilling formerly used for the city
hospital has been leased for two years
and fitted up most comfortably for a
girls dormitory. This building also
provides rooms for the music and eN-
preston departments
Wheeling The two Italians mr.
rested by the police as being suspects
I'm connection with the murder Of
James Augustus, countryman, who
was shot in the back in Alley -. are
still in Jail, while a wide search is
being made for Dan Diselverto. who
made his escape and is suspected OF
being the leader Of the blackhaud So
ciety here that Iid the deed.
Wheeling James Dillon owner OF
the Dillon garage at Bridgeport. was
badly burned about the face when a
gasoline tank exploded. Dillon was
repairing the tank and using an accty-
lene torch. The tank was empty and
an accumulation of gasoline fumes is
believed To be responsible for the ex-
ploSion. Dillon suffered broken nose
and may lose the sight Of one eye.
Huntington \ five passenger Buick
automobile belonging TO Mr. i. If. Sa-
bic OF the SehOu- Stevenson WHOLESALE.
Grocery Company, was recovered by
Motorcycle officer Crewse. lie arrest
ed the -ycarold boy found
driving the car, but the youth said that
he had been asked to rprYfr tltn ca,r
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CharleSton.-Thc United States dis
trict attorneys Office here was informs
ally advised that the Putnam county,
court has accepted the governments,
claim To tax exemption on some land
Ft Nitro. which has been assessed to-
the amount Of several hundred dollars
because ii was believed To have be-
longed to Daniel Cauheld The assess
ment was made for the year 1918, and
returned dellnNnrnt.
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Wh"c..ne-Joh Hail. aged u years
or Hcnwo"d, va. painfully injured
when hc was struck Dos uu automobile
truck while crossing 'hr stree a'
Fourteenth and Market lie was taken
to the Office of Dr Mcgru and afcr
was able to re'uru home ToIowul
ON invest eaurn by 'ho police II Wa-
reported that fhe accidcut was uua-
voidahIc, as tbe boy walked directly n
front of the rurs ana rhc driver
could not stop .u time tJ pr.vsu, -.rik.
ing him.
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News Cuttings
FROM WEST VIRGINIA

Huntlngton.-Sam v Farris. of Bis;
street, was the second casualty as a
result OF the automobie-street car
wreck at Ceredo He died at the
Huntington General Hospital He
leaves wife and two children, OF
this city.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1919-10-30

Huntington.-Dr j. Layton Mauze.
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, figured in an automobile ac-
cident ON Ninth street near Sixth ave
nue.. His touring car was hit by a
street car and damaged considerably
He was trying 10 avoid collision with
horse-drawn vehicle when the troll
ley car bore down upon him.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1919-10-30

Wheellng-James Dillon, owner OF
the Dillon garage at Bridgeport, was
badly burned about the face when a
gasoline tank exploded Dillon was
repairing the tank and using an accty-
lene torch. The tank was empty and
an accumulation of gasoline fumes is
believed to be responsible for the eX-
ploSion. Dillon suffered "a broken nose
and may lose the sight Of one eye.
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CharleSton.-Fo Following an alterca-,
tioa with his wife in which he accused
ner of being unfaithful, Gorver farrell.
an alleged leader OF the radical ele-
m'nt OF the mine workers Of this sec
tion' riddled her with bullets from an
automatic revolver and turning tho
weapon upon himself took his own life.
The shooting occurred near Whitevillc,
In Boone county. The quarrel followed
dance which both attended.
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Wheeling. The two Italians ar
rested by the police as being suspects
I'm connection with the murder Of
James Augustus, countryman, who
was shot in the back in Alley 10, are
still in Jail, while "A wide search is
being made for Dan Diselverto. who
made his escape and is suspected Of
being the leader Of the blackhund so
ciety here that Iid the deed.
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Kryser.-Richard w. Thruss, former
superintendent of schools Of Mineral
county, West Virginia, and recently
connected with Y NJ G. a. work I'M
army camps in this country. wns ap-
pointed clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Mineral county, West Virginia, by
Judge Reynolds. in place of j. V. BelI,
who resigned because of falling health
MIR. Bell filled the position 80 years.
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Charleston. Edgar Ports, who runs
"a taNIcab out of Summers street gar
age station, was arrested by County
Detective Fred o. Singleton at the in
stance of Prosecuting Attorney Kemp
IIttIcpage in connection with the death
OF little Norman Williams, struck and
Killed by an automobile at Levi When
taken To the prosecutors Office ana
questioned, Ports admitted that IT was
ais machine that struck the child and
his sister, Elizabeth Williams. Ac-
cordiugly warrant was sworn out.
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LITTLE BILLY DANSEY

Observation-Disclosures -s-.-t-..-.i--,,-.-,,..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23
SENATORS GUESTS OF
MONMOUTH FACULTY
Normal SCh0 Club Enter
taiRs Legislators With
Dinner Party.

Capital Journal Special ScrViee.l
Monmouth. Or. April ss,-The Rermal
faculty club entertained at dinner Mon
day evening in the domestic science
rooms in honor Of Senator Patterson Of
Polk county and ex Senator and Mrs.
Hawley.
The tables were decorated with
spring blossoms and the plaeceards were
suggestive of the season. The alnneL
which was prepared and served BY the
domestic science class, under the di-
rection of Miss Lucille Chase, head of
the domestic science department, was
credit to both teacher and stuncnts.
Following dinner, President Aeker-
man in a most interesting manner, told
how he ''managedn those august indi-
viduals known as senators and succeed
ed at the last session of the Legislature
in getting them to iRveigle that body
to appropriate funds TO meet the needs
Of the Oregon normal school.
Ex-senator HSwley, to whom the nor
NAL is much indebted for snany i'm
provements, spoke next, giving interest
ing "reminiscences of senatorial life.
Senator Patterson spoke last, giving a
detailed account of the educational leg
islation enacted by the last legislature,
which all agreed would place Oregon
among the leading states edueauonally
when these new laws become effective
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23
VICTOR POINT news.

Capital journal Special Service)
Victor Point, April 90. - Three
schools of the countryside, Victor
Point, Fairview and McAlpin enter
taincd on Sunday with a most pleasing
program and delightful dinner at tho
Victor Point school house. Reverend
Allen spoke after dinner.
Mrs. Royal Condit and baby son are
visiting at the A. Il Savage home.
The Misses Ava Darby and Bertha
Doerfler, Inez and Elva Fisher spent
the week end with home folks.
Francis NJ. Miller attended a dance
Saturday night at camp No. We're
the roads muddy or the way long2
Miss Anna Doerfler has meen nurs-
ing Mrs. Matilda Lillilund since the
latter's s return from the hospital.
Mrs. A. Beer Of Scots Mills is Wis
iting with her sister, Mrs. Amstutz. i.
She intends to return home Monday
to attend her daughter who is i'll.
Mii3 Wilhelmina Lberfler who is
teaching at Sacred Heart academy is
spending the Easter holidays at her
home.
Sergt. j. B. Starr, recently dischare
ed from his eomtry's service, was a
visitor at Indian. Brook last week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23
BACK ACHE
Timber Up With Penetrating
Han4lln's Wizard oil

A harmless and effective prepara-
ton to relieve the pains OF Rheuma-
tism, Sciatica, Lame Back aad Lum-
bago is Hamlins Wizard Oil 1t PEN
etrates quickly, drives out soreness,
and limbers up stiff aching joints and
muscles.
You have no idea how useful It
will be found in cases OF every day
ailment or mishap, when there IS
need Of an immediate healing, anti
septic application, as in cases of
sprains, bruises, cuts, burns, bites
and stings. -
Get it from druggists for 80 cents.
II not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back.
Ever constipated or have sick
headache2 Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills, so
cents. Guaranteed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23

Reed college. She is a cousin Of Mrs,
Frank Moreland.
Dean Eawcett, Of the o. A. c., visited
Monmouth last Thursday and addressed
the students of the high school on the
subject of ''Ideals of Education
Miss Mabel johnson, who is teaching
at The Dalles, came home Friday even
ing to spend the Easter vacation.
The Charley Chaplin comedy
!" Shoulder Arms was filmed in the
normal auditorium Thursday evening
and enjoyed by a large crowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Wood left Thurs
day in their new Ford for Hood River
where they will visit their daughter
and family, then 60 on to Seattle. They
expect to remain in the latter place fol
couple Of years while their son OAK
is specializing at the state university
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23
TURNER LOCALS

Capital Journal Special Service)
Turner, April 23.-0rris Bowman of
Shelburn is visiting at the "a. A. Mar
tin home.
o. w. Cobb and sons Of West Stay
ton were guests of Mr.. Cobb's sister,
Mrs. VIII Martin.
Mrs. John Shafer was hostess for
the Woman s Work class on Tuesday
Of this week. Nine ladies were present
to partake of the good dinner prepar-
cd in advance by the hostess. A pro-
gram consisting Of readings and music
followed the short business session.
The May Advent will be held at the
home of Claud Lewis.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23
MONMOUTH NEWS.

Capital journal Special Servicc.)
Monmouth, Or, April 23.-A recent
visitor at the normal was Superinten-
dent Kirk Of The Dalles, who came TO
select teachers for his city for the com
ing year. He addressed the assembly
at chapel on the subject of "Thc Teach
er's Guide to Success. " "Loyalty,
preparation and self.eonfidenee," he
said, care absolutely essential 70 al
teacher; without these failure is GER
tain.
Miss Arty Nettleton Of Corvallis, a
member of the senior class, has been
chosen May queen. Practice has begun
on the program and much interest is
being manifested among the students.
Eight students completed the normal
school course and received their diplo-
mas on Friday, April -, which ended
the third term of the year. They are
Mrs. Mabel Robbins, La 0ranup, MISS
Anna Taylor, Reed; Miss Marion Howe,
Hood River; Miss Roby Workman, Was
co; Miss Eva Anderson, AstoriG Miss
Eva Hendriekson, Astoria; Miss Grace
McCann, Kerby, and W. Z. Buell., Fall
City. All have secured positions for
the coming year.
The pupils of the training school en-
ioycd a short Easter vacation, begin
ming Friday noon and lasting until
Tuesday morning.
Dean Todd and Assistant Dean Lewis
took advantage Of the Easter respite
and spent the time in Portland.
The west side highway in the vicinity
of Monmouth was surveyed last week
The contract for the paving Of the SO
miles from Rickreall TO Monmouth, in
cluding the post road between Monmouth
and Independence has been let W the
Warren Construction company for $2O4,
122.
A design for the proposed memorial
hall to be erected in Monmouth, has
been sketehed by John V. Bennes Of
Portland. II the hall ever materializes
as planned, it will be "thing Of beau
ty and joy forever" and a possession
to which every citizen viii point witt
pride.
i. Walter Brown has been appointed
registrar for the four election precincts
of Monmouth.
r. ". Tavenner has been elected prin
eipal of Monmouth high school for the
coming year. Miss Doughty viii re
sume her former place in the history
department, Miss Gaylord and Miss Ills
llop arc also retained on the faculty
Mr.. Tavenner was priaeipal-elect las
wear but was called into the service jus
before the opening Of school, 50 mad q
resign.
Mrs. c. =. Cornwell and little daugh
ter, Mary, left Saturday for Porilan'
where she VIII spend week visitinl
relatives.
David Campbell, who recently re
turned from service in France, Das re
ccived his discharge at Camp Lewis an
arrived home Thursday.
W. A. Walker Of Springfield, grand
master Of the /. o. - y o. UirgoT
will be in Monmouth Thursday nigh
April q, Of which time the local lodg
will hold open session to all Odd Fe
lows and Rcbekahs A program an
banquet have been planned for th
occasion
Miss Daphne Ostron --s Miss ia
Ward came up from Portland to spen
the week end with homo folks. Daphn
Is a sten0graDher with the America
J Railway Express company. Miss War
is specializing in physical education
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23
CLOVERDALE NOTES.

Capital Journal Special scrviee)
Cloyerdale, Or April Pa. A.
Woods uncle from Washington is visit
inc him with view of locating here
soon.
Mrs. l.. +. Hennis received an unex-
peeted visit from her son, Elmer, who
is encamped at Vancouver. Elmer ex'
poets TO be moved to Seattle and from
there to be moved TO Seattle AMI from
there to Alaska soon. He visited the
.oloyerdalc school giving the children a
short talk on army life while here
which much delighted the little folks.
Miss Ruth Drager was an unexpected
hostess Tuesday evening when her
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23

sehoolmates gathered at her home to
surprise her. Taffy pulling was the or
der of the evening. Floor games were
enjoyed BY all till a late hour. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Drager,
Ruth Drager, Pearl Drager, Alfred
Drager, Mike weatherell, Raymond
weathcrell, Clifford Weatherell, NNth-
an Morris, Florence Morris, Joseph
Morris, Willie Morris, Cleo Blaco, Mar
cell Blaco, Violet Craig, Hazel craig,
Emery Wood, Everett Wood, Lucille
Fleetwood.
NJ. Fliflet and family motored TO Sill
verton last Tuesday TO visit relatives
there.
Mrs. Anna Kunke was Salem visitor
Thursday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-23
CHANGES IL arEgus

The following cabled corrections arc
issued Gs an appendix to the regular
casualty lists at the request Of the soy.
eral press associations:
Killed in Action, Previously Reported
Died.
Pvt Robert ] Muir. Mount Carmel Pa.
Died Of Wounds, Previously Reported
Died.
Pvt Fred Z Runkle, Hialtvills Kan.
Died of Disease, Previously Reported
Died.
Capt George G Freeland, Wcstville
Conn.
Killed in Action, Previously Reported
Wounded degree Undetermined).
Pvt James Jones, Corning N Y.
Pvt Conrad Silor, Jersey City Heights
NJ.
Killed in Action, Previously MupuTtcd
Missing in Action.
Pvt Albert Breault, Putnam Conn.
Pvt Steve S Curry, Glenwood City
Wis.
Pvt Joseph Moscorello, Brooklyn N
lNt helry u ffedlgef, Thiladeipnla
Pa.
Pvt George l. Rathgeber, Tonawanda
NY.
Pvt Joseph c Whitley, Tccumseh Oklr
Died, Previously Reported Missing il
Action.
Sgt Maurice + Keating, Hartford
Conn.
Sgt Lawrence Whalen, Richmond
Hill N Y.
Privates
John R Diermeyer, Cleveland Ohio.
Camilio Durando Philadelphia PIT.
Howard i Fortson, Texarkana Texas
Cosme Griego, Albuquerque n 81.
Ambus T. Hunter, Dallas Tex.
Carr c Lenardson, Adrian Miek
William Paris, Knoxville Tenn.
Jasper Z Shear, Brook Ind.