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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
carnorvan Lsavas 81 -asn 600

London, En gland.-1he Earl of Car.
narvon, discoverer of the tomb of
tutenkhamen, left an estate of
c398,02T. about $1,85O.OCO in AmeH-
can money it developed when his will
was filed for probate He bequeaths
his race horses and all his personal
estate to- his wife This includes his
collection Of Egyptian treasures. re-
garding which the only stipulation is
that if she decides to sell il the Brit
ish Museum be given the first refusal
for 100000, with the Metropolitan
Museum OF New York the next choice
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
Eats Forty-four Bananas

Fairmont, w. Va-David Swain of
Warrington, is thought to have estab-
lished new eating record for West
Virginia when he dropped in at a
store at Peanut, near here. He is
said to have eaten A bananas. weigh
ing liz pounds, three cans of gau-
sage, weighing 131a ounces, a quarter
pound of candy, and 30 ounces Of
grape juice. He leaned back in his
chair and smoked couple of cigarets
when he had finished. He started to
eat at 9:10 p. m. and finished at
1926.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
once spendthrlft; Now ecok.

Chicago, Iil.-Ernest p. Schwab,
model cashier" alleged to nave spent
$4,000 in six months, most of it on a
score Of women, was brought back
here from Los Angeles, bemoaning
the ficklenes5 of the fair sex. Ernest
had just a dime left OF his S75, 900 loot
and only the police we're at the sta
tion to meet him. Let me alone :
don't heap any more sorrow on me-"
he urged detectives. while my
money lasted was popular, but now
none Of the girls know I'm on earth. /"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Boston Mass.--A plant for quarry
ing and finishing garnet for use in the
automobile industry will be erected
almost Immediately on the 20O-acre
property near Danbury, n. IT,. recent.
ly purchased by tine Ford Motor Com
pany The site is declared to be one
of the best in New Hampshire and
approximately $6OO,OOO was involved
in its purchase from the Garnet Crit
Company OF this city.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
Plane Makes 12oMiIe Rate.

Washington, D. C.-An average
speed of 12O miles an hour from
Mitchell Field, N. Y, to Langley
Field, Va. was recorded by Lieuten-
ant Charles B. Austin, trying a new
type army seaplane and carrying two
passengers. The 3OO-mile airline trip
was made in two and one-half hours.
the war department announced, the
ship being helped part Of the way
by a 15mile favoring breeze.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
Convicted Of Defraudino Rank

Pittsburgh, Pa.-Harold J. Coe for
mer bookkeeper of the First National
Bank Of Grafton, and his brother.
William S. Coe, former treasurer Of
CHARTERS township, which is now a
part OF the city, were found guilty
on all counts by the Federal jury
which heard the evidence in the gov
ernment trial of the brothers for the
misappropriation of $45,573.26 of the
funds of the Grafton bank.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
Storm Hits ohlo Town

Cambridge. More than score
Of persons we're injured, one serious.
ly. when a near-tornado struck Byes-
vile, five miles south OF here. Ap-
proximately 20 buildings were un.
rooted. Charles Griffith, aged 65.
was crushed so badly when his two
story frame house was demolished
that he is expected to die. Three
others in the house escaped With
minor injuries. The high wind waA
preceded by heavy rainfall. ~
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
Gusts JUDGE IN EIoaaIna Case.

Tallahassee, Fla.-Judge p r. VIII.
lis of Leon county, who sent Martin
Tabert to the convict camp in which
he died it is alleged. as the result
of a lashing. was removed from Of.
flee by the Senate on charges OF
drunkenness and malfeasance in Of.
flee. The Senate voted TO oust Judge
Willis shortly after it passed the bill
abolishing the whip in all state and
county prisons and convict camps.
thus bringing TO a elimination the
work That started when the story OF
Martin Tabert's death at the hands
of a whipping boss nrst shocked the
country.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
Ignores Liquor indictments

Wilke5-Barre, Pa. - The Luzerne
county grand jury ignored 81 bills of
Indictment against saloon keepers
and others arrested by state police
charged with violating the Woner pro
hibition act which has since been re-
placed by the Pinchot enforcement
law. The report of the grand jury
was made to Judge Mclean who
made no comment when in receiving.
The costs were placed on the county.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
Juror Offered Big Rribe.

New York, n. Y.-Harold S. Biedel-
man, an electrician. who served on
the jury which at the third trial of
Edward NJ Fuller, broker, accused OF
bucketing orders, was unable to
reach a verdict last week told Dis
trict Attorney Banton that he had
been offered $1,000 to vote for an ac-
quittal, but had refused Beidelman
will be called before a grand jury,
Mr.. Banton announced
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Blueheld-Sam Hicks, Warrior Coal
90. employe, died enroute to hos
pital here following a pistol wound
sustained when Hicks dropped a re-
volver to the floor.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Bluefield-One of the city fire de
partment trucks was put out OF com
mission in trying to avert a crash
with an oncoming touring car. The
front axle was broken as the fire
truck struck q curb.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Clarksburg- sensation was sprung
at the adjournment Of criminal court
when Thomas c. Restifo, wealthy Ital-
ian automobile dealer of Baltimore,
was arrested by Carmi Ash, a deputy
sheriff and jailed on warrant charg-
Ing him with trying to bribe Ash to
FIX the jury in the Corbi black hand
murder case
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Observation-Disclosures OF the Harri-
son County Court came TO Johnstown
10 confer with citizens regarding good
roads for the district. Elk District
is now approaching a bond Issue cleo
tion for the roads.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Charleston-Harry Bays, South Side
magistrate, was fined 500 by Judge
McClintic Of the Federal Court when
Bays entered a plea of guilty to a
charge OF possessing moonshlne liquor
Bays case is also pending on an in
dictment in interme ediate court. He
was arrested in his court room two
months ago by state police.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Logan-Building permits in Logan
since January 1, 1923 total $577, 200, 1t
was announced by the building com
missioner. The permits provide for
the construction of a number Of bus
iness houses as we'll as residences.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Wheeling Virginia Universi-
~ students Of the school OF business
composed delegation which visited
several plants Of the Wheeling Steel
Corporation here Local alumni of
the university rendered the delegation
banquet which was held at the
Mountaineer Club.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Clarksburg official program
for the historical pageant to be staged
here in connection with the homecom-
Ing festival the week Of June 1915
was announced by +. H. Marvin of
the Pageant Committee. The out
door spectacle portraying the history
Of Harrison county from the days OF
the Indians to the present Will be
made up Of eight episodes, a prolog
for each and three interludes.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

HintOn-A small mountain OF tin
cans were brought 70 a local movie
house when the theater manager an.
nounced ne would give a free ticket
to every child bringing ten cans tied
together TO him. The stunt was a part
Of cleanup campaign
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Shinnston-George Whltehill, d. F.
Herr and another man whom the Off
GERS said was so drunk that they
were unable to give him trial, were
arrested near here by State Trooper
Townsend. Whitehill was fined $50
and costs when arraigned before Mag
istrate Hertzog for resisting an Off
Ger. Herr was also arraigned and
sent to jail for 80 days and fined 500
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Bluefield-Charles Isaac Startling,
II, employe of the English-Ott Lum-
ber Co.. near Rocky Gap, was killed
when he was struck by limb of a
tree which fell from a tree Startling
was cutting down
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Clarksburg-C w. Mason, director
Of the state wool pool, announced
that five counties In the state have
exceeded their quota in offering wool
for pooling. These counties are
Greenbrier, Ohio, Upshur, Kanawha
and Mason.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24
N E w S
CULLINGS
=FROM=
WEST VIRGINIA

Huntington-The freshman class of
Marshall College won the annual In
ter-class track meet.
Parkersburg-All oil offered during
the present month is TO be accepted
by the Eureka Pipe Line Co., accord
ing TO an official order from company
headquarters.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

huntington. w. Small, chief me-
chanical officer of the Chesapeake &
Ohio r. r., completed an inspection
of the mechanical equipment and the
shops Of the railroad company here
u'he official will conduct similar in
spectons at all points OF the line.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

SlstersvilleIThe engine house and
derrick Of the A. II. McGlnnls well No.
? at Sancho, near here, was destroyed
by fire. Scores OF volunteer firemen
fought the blaze, which was augment
ed every hour by a flow OF Is to 20
barrels OF oil. The we'll drilled in
several weeks ago, was the second
producer struck on the Sancho farm.
The first came in with an estimated
daily production OF 500 barrels.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Clarksburg-T Rev Elmer Guy
Cutshall, Phi. d., of Philadelphia, will
be the next president OF West Virginia
Wesleyan College at Buckhannon. He
was elected by unanimous vote Of the
board OF directors of the college in
session at the First Methodist Epis-
copal church here from a list of five
eligible candidates.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Charleston a fire of unknown
origin which was discovered shortly
after midnight nearly destroyed the
Onyx cafe, causing u damage of about
$1,000. The cafe is % onestory frame
building commonly known as "a "dog-
wagon and Is built in between the
Moore building and the Capitol City
Floral company On Quarter street.
The building was owned by G. =.
stacy and had been unoccupied for
several weeks The loss was covered
by Insurance
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Blucneld-The pick and shovel was
discarded for the hammer and saw by
scores Of miners Of Burke, "a mining
village into Mcdowell county, which
was converted into a huge ash heap
10y flames with an estimated prop
erty damage Of $1,OOOOOO.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Montgomery-Maso Of Montgom-
cry are going to build four-story
lodge, store and office building that
will cost from 100000 to S15O,OOO. It
VIII be on the r. r. Davies corner.
Plans for the building are now being
drawn and the Masons are arranging
a campaign to dispose Of stock among
their membership along the line OF the
campaign OF the Benz Kedem temple at
Charleston
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

MorgantownDThe alumni OF West
Virginia University living in Ceve-
land, Ohio, have just completed the
organization of a strong university
club, which is expected 10 have not
less than 80 members, according to
Frank Roy Yoke, university alumni
secretary, who has returned from that
city. Secretary Yoke went 10 Cleve-
land primarily to attend the tenth an
nual convention Of the Association of
Alumni Secretaries, but did not over
look the chance TO effect an alumni
organization.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Clarksburg Although more than
1000 persons have signed a petition
asking the School Board to retain his
services, Rev. o. f. Stump, who for
several terms has been principal Of
the Northview School, will terminate
his connections with the school a
the close of the term.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Charleston-In view OF the decided
improvement in the outlook for the
FERTILIZER industry, an unusually large
attendance is expected at the thir-
teenth annual convention OF the Ma
tonal Fertilizer Association which
will be held at White Sulphur Springs,
the week beginning June II. Ad-
dresses and discussions will cover
chemical and manufacturing problems,
transportation, sales methods, cost ac-
counting systems, etc.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Charleston-PreservatlOn of respect
for law and order Is the first duty of
a state policeman but the department
OF public safety, as the state police
department Is officially known, IS also
charged with the duty OF protecting
all life and property in the state and
of conserving all West Virginia's nat
ural resources, superintendent Jack
son Arnold explained, in announcing
that every trooper had been instructed
20 cooperate with the forest fire fight
ing officials of the state game and fish
commission.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

Parkersburg- a meeting Of rep
reseD.9Hves OF the West Virginia
Voitures of the 40 HomRles ct 8
Cheveaux," one OF the national organ
azations of American soldiers of the
World War, held here, Howard D.
Matthews Of Parkersburg, assistant
United States District Attorney for
the Northern District of West Vir-
ginia, was unanimously elected chef
de cure of the West Virginia Voitures,
the head Of the State organization.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-05-24

harlestOn-Locatlon of the new
Pyhtian home in the vicinity OF Hur-
Ticane has been endorsed by represen-
tatives from the Huntington and
Charleston chamber OF commerce In
session with representatives Of Hurri-
cane. Several sites are available for
location Of the new home, III. b. Ha-
gen, chairman Of the Huntington com
mittee, announced. Hurricane IS anx-
ious to obtain the home and is max
ing every effort to have favorable ac-
tion taken by the Pythian committee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17
VETERAN PRINTER
CALLEDBY DEATH
Served Under Governors RaIS-
ton and Marshall.

Benjamin Strickland, 81, of Is N.
Ritter Ave, a veteran printer and
clerk Of the State printing department,
died at his home at % a. m. today fol-
lowing an illness Of several weeks.
Mr.. Strickland served with the safe
printing staff under the administra-
ton Of Thomas r. Marshall and Sam
uel NJ. Ralston. He was printer also
for many years.
He was a member Of the Improved
Order of Red Men and the Irvington
NJ. E Church. He was married
second time twenty eight years ago.
Surviving: The widow. one son,
William Strickland of New Albany,
Ind, by his first marriage, and a son,
Jack Strickland, by his second mar
riage; three daughters, Mrs. Glenn
Culbertson. and Miss Grace Strick-
land Of indianapolis, by his second
marriage, and Mrs. Charles Eaken
of Jeffersonville. by his first marriage;
two sisters, Mrs. John Chambers Of
Oklahoma and Mrs. William L. Tay-
Tor of Indianapolis; and a brother,
Harry Strickland of Greenfield.
Burial will be at Greenfield.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17
PROVERB ANSWERS
ARE NOT KNOWN
Editor Can Not Verify Your
Solutions.

A man telephoned the proverb edi
tor and asked II q certain proverb
was the right one. The p-overb editor
wishes to announce he does not know
which proverb is right. These pro
verbs, together with the proverb pic
tul es. were deposited with Ralph K.
Smith. vice president and cashier of
the Fletcher-American National Bank
and sealed. before the proverb contest
started. The correct answers will not
be known until the three judges visit
the bank when the contest closes and
remove the original drawings and
answers.
This gives every one a fair chance
TO win one Of the prizes that range
from 81 900 to So. By studying the
Iroverb pictures and the proverbs,
you will find one that will answer the
thought which the artist has por-
trayed. Take your time about answer
ing because even after the sixtieth
Iroverb picture is printed you will be
given ample time in which to go over
the entire group Of pictures again.
Do not be satisfied until you have
answered every proverb. If you de,
sire any back proverb pictures. after
the first fifteen, which will be supplied
Tree, please enclose 2 cents for each
picture and order by number only. Dc
not order by date.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17
CANDIDATES WILL
DEQUEST|ONEDON
ISSUES Of LABOR
Non-Partisan League to De-
termine Attitude Toward
LEGISLATION,

Questionnaires to determine the at
titude of candidates for Indiana Offices
on labor legislation are being drafted
by the Non-Partisan Political Action
League. An organization meeting of
the State committed was held Sunday.
c. G. Mauzy, farmer, Fowler, Ind,
was elected State chairman. Others
elected: A. E. Gordon. vice president;
James A. Leckler. Indianapolis, secre
tary; w. H Allen. Indianapolis, treas
urer.
County organizations of the league
are to be formed.
THE farmer today would not he
selling his produce for less than cost
If he had leaders like organized labor
leaders," declared Mauzy.
AT a State meeting here Jan. 81,
candidates Endorsed by the league will
be chosen.
Members of the State committee:
Ray Verne Maple, Indianapolis; F. E
Gross, Indianapolis Charles W. Kern. Indi-
annapolis o. W Miller Fit Wayne: Herbert
L. Wright, Indianapolis; James A Lechler
Indianapolis II. w. Brown, indianapolis: T
\. Taylor. president Of the Indiana State
Federation of Labor: F. c. Kidd Hammond:
Newlin. W f. Allen, indianapolis: Emil
Salisbury, Indianapolis; Adolph J Fritz sec
rotary of the Indiana State Federation Of
Labor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17
TIDE
Is ROLLING UP
Petitions Demanding Release Of Bergdo'S Woud-Bo Cap
tor Signed by Al in One Plant,

Petitlons-individua and en- masse
continue to pour into the office of
The Times ur1ng the United States
Government to use its good offices in
an effort to obtain the release of Cor
iiss Hoover Griffis from prison in Ger
many.
Griffis is the former American Army
officer who attempted to kidnap and
bring back to America Grover Berg
doll, notorious draft dodger. Griffls is
under twenty-one months sentence.
One of the petitions sent to The
Times contains 141 signatures. James
c. Nightingale of Is N. Oriental ST..
who circulated II, writes
THE undersigned do not want modi-
fication of sentence imposed on Corliss
Hoover Griffis. but immediate re-
lease.
Some Of the signers remarked that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17
TOLL OF PLAGUE
DROPS IN STATE
Indiana Fatality Is Lower
Than u, S, Average,

The death rate from tuberculosis in
Indiana Is much lower than the ma
-lonal death rate from the disease and
has been greatly reduced in recent
years, according to statistics made
public today by the United States
Department Of Commerce.
The Indiana death rate for 1922
VAS S7.6 per 100000 population, as
ompared with a national death rate
II ga. Twelve States Of the thirty
our in the registration area have
lower rates than Indiana Nebraska
mas the lowest rate, 365 per 100000
population.
Colorado has the highest. 1888 per
100 900 population. This is due to the
fact many persons suffering from
tuberculosis go to Colorado.
The death rate in Indiana In 1918
was 1902, In 1919 1t was Hal, in 1920
it was 1858 and in 1921 it was 92.9.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17
PATIENT DIES IN OFFICE
ThaIee Smith. Stricken Suddenly, to
BE Buried in Kentucky.

The body OF Thalee Smith, 81. who
died Sunday afternoon in the Office of
DR.. John McCool. 1903 E. Washington
ST.. will be taken to the home of his
parents In Henderson, KY. for burial,
following funeral services tonight.
Smith. while motoring with friends.
complained of feeling badly and was
taken to the Doctors Office where he
died Coroner Paul f. Robertson said
death was due to heart trouble.
Smith lived with an aunt, Mrs.
Charles c. Richardson. 929 w Thir-
ty-Third st. His body was taken to
the Flanner and Buchanan undertake
ing establishment. 800 N. Illinois ST
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17

If Roosevelt were President, Lieu
tenant Griffis would never have been
tried. let laone convicted" I am an
ex-soldier and am of the same opinion.
I'VE all sincerely hope Griffls will
obtain release Immediately. Bergdoll
l suppose Is having his 'Ha, Ha, and
1t looks as If Germany Is trying to
make q fool out OF the United States. p"
Nightingale, who is employed at the
Link Belt Company. Holmes Ave.
and Michigan St, says he obtained
signers through the courtesy of COM
pany officials and thans them for the
opportunity.
If you care to sign a petition send
1t to the Editor of The Times. In
dianapolis. If you care to circulate a
petition. paste one OF them at the top
of sheet OF paper. The petitions will
be discontinued in a few days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17
CHRISTMAS VACATIONS
Periods for Schools Announced; Vacu-
UNI Bids Received.

Bids on vacuum systems for seven
schools were received by the board
Of school commissioners at a special
meetin gtoday. The next regular
meeting Will be held Dec. 20. instead
of Christmas night.
Jacob H. Hilkene, inspector of In
etructiOn. was ordered 10 study clean
ing systems in several Indiana cities.
All public schools Will close Friday
FOR the holidays. They viii reopen
Jan. Z. Vacations at other schools
are: Butler College, Dec. 19 to Jan. 2:
Boys Preparatory School and several
business colleges and colleges Of art
and music. Dec. 81 to Jan. 2; Indiana
University School Of Medicine, Dec. 2I
TO Jan 8; Indiana Central College,
Dec. 81 to Jan. 2.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-17
NEW BUS MEASURE
EXPECTED TOPASS,
Original Ordinance Carried
Exclusive Clause.

Passage of an amended ordinance
permitting busses to operate on city
streets was predicted when the coun-
Gil meets tonight. The measure orig
inally provided ali exclusive franchise
to the Indianapolis Motor Coach Com.
pany. License fees are expected to
be increased to 500 year for each
bus.
The ordinance arpropriating $4,000
for the assistant chief smoke inspec-
tors salary is cXI ected to draw fire.
1t has been charged that politics en-
tered into his selection.
\ resolution affirming the city's in
tention to build bridge over White
River at Kentucky Ave. was ready for
Introduction. The county viii build
bridge over FAN Creek at Delaware
ST if the city will build the White
River bridge