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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-14
s-rpr,-s for a cha-s,o. Cas-. Cock.
From The Le,ri,ton E,,ni.o ,L,...a,


Up in the loft OF the livery stable owned hx
Mr, Granville l.. Dickson OF Franklin street h. y
live eagle; Mr.. Dick son caught h down IN he
river road on Monday. lie vas on his way TO
LitsDoh when he saw the bird rise from field
mere y had been watching for field mice and
ny rapidly across the road and become entanRlpd
IN the telephone wires. Seeing that there Was a
prooaoili!y that the bird would become ex-
hausIed IN its struggle and fall 10 lhe ground
MI DC son got out and stood under where the
eagle was nghting To rid itself OF the wires
IA moment IL worked through the wires and
zen hoRPlhE 70 the ground in a dazed sort OF
May' Mr. Dickson seized it by the wings and
then commenced a struggle, he trying 10 hold
~ wings stretched out and the bird irving with
might and main 70 get its talons fixed IN the
eapsor nesh. Finding that Il Was imnOssible no
CONNIE the bird or reduce IL To Quietude without
going us splendid plumage mischief he carried
" 20 nelghbOr's where a farmers boy helned
cii ln 70 ~ r. After that was brought up toths
CITY ana liberated in the loft of the livery stable
As Il happened there was large and pOTer
WI li rooster In the hay NOW. a bird that had
AHied no less than four prime lighting cocLs
anu anu AFTER Mr., Dickson lad left The eagle The
rooster took a hand at tanning him. bat h an
Rears that one interview Was quite enouRh' ISr
s sas kans 1,1ek retired 70 shadOsy part OF he
!tIIo.. ana has stayed there since 1he s,inas ~
'ns eagle measure six feet from tip y III.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-14
HERE IS SOMETHING NEW.
A BOUND DINING TABLE THArMzY
BE ENLARGED AT WILL,

Isventes ~ O-s 81 Bei-eHiee's nrs--rh.
Advantages OF che New Tshis-Its Meek
ssisr. Pictured s.a Described.
Nestor Lsttard, one of Delmonico's bookkeep-
ers, has perfected an invention which will be
hailed with delight by restaurant proprietor-
and caterers. He has invented an extension
round table. The quick-witted French book
keeper was the first to answer to . growing pub
lilo demand in this regard. OF extension oval
tables there arelegion but the trend Of the fash
ionable ideas has been toward round
table. The caterers have been filling
the wants of their patrons by constructing
round table tops, which resembled in form
and make . cover for flour barrel
on . large scale. The wooden frames were
placed over common square tsbfs and TO all
intents and purposes the caterer had . round
table. The improvised table covers are of .
hlmsy nature. and frequently give out at mos
unexpected and inconvenient moments. Itiss
large item in the expense account Of the mod
ern caterer TO keep in repair his supply of round
table tops. For several years carpenter has
made the construction OF round table tops
lucrative specially of his business.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-14

The tables will be made in all varieties of
woods In simple and elaborate designs.
While enthusing over Mr.. Lottard's patent
Mr.. Joyce said yesterday:
THE extension round table is bound to be .
Extension oval tables are getting out
Of date. 1t is now the proper thing to
dine at round table. Let me show
the table Is set for a dinner party, and unex-
pectedly some additional guests arrive, as 10
and by simply turning back the cloth, the table
can be extended To any desired width In few
send To the hostess"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-14

The table on exhibition at Delmonico's is Of
polished cherry. When closed II Is four feet In
diameter. Hidden under the centre is a large
box In which are slowed the extra leaves neces.
sary in'tho extension. The widening OF che
table to any desired size is the question OF very
few moments. The mechanism is simple and
easily managed. At frequent intervals cleats
are pulled out. The cleats have bevelled edges
over which the semicircular leaves are slid.
When the leaf has been pushed In 1t locks
itself, and is unlocked by a slight pressure
on button; The extension cleats are
strong enough to bear the weight OF
man sitting on the edge of the table. tn ex-
tend the table to eight feet in diameter legs un-
fold under the table for the support OF further
leaves, BY the pulling out OF more cieats and
the addition OF more legs the table can ne ex-
tended to the diameter OF twelve feet The
system of extension is so simple and strong that
Mr.. Lattard marvels that his idea was not
thought OF before. At six feet in diameter the
table will seat twelve persons; at eight feet
sixteen persons can he accommodated, and at
a diameter of twelve feet twenty four persona
can sit around the circular board
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

ner in which I dismissed him five years
ago? Nonsense! Lisa isn't half as
pretty us ! am, and she never was. /
shall win this battle yet"
Mr.. Kirkwood had just posted let.
ter-a missive whereupon hung his fate
l-diEected to Lisa Segrist. For hssaAd
learned to love the shy, gentle girl.
and, lacking courage to tell her so in
words, he had put the substance of
his hearts hope on paper.
From the post office he went directly
to old Jessups law sanctum.
Have you paid out that ten thou
sand dollars according to my ordersq"
he said
y paid it to-day, withlegal interest
both simple and compound, for Ave
years" answered Jessup, succintly.
II only wish l knew who m to thank
for this stepping-stone to fortune"
Old Mr.. Segrist, who was sitting by,
looked up queerly over the tops Of his
spectacle glasses.
What would you give to know,
Guy?" said he.
Half what am WORTH" was the
impulsive answer.
We'll" chuckled the old man, ~ can
tell YOU on cheaper terms than that. I
was bound over to secrecy for five
years, but the time was up last week.
Your mysterious good angel was none
other than my little niece Lisa"
Kirkwood colored-his heart gave n
great upward bound. Lisa! His Lisa!
He turned silently away and left the
Office.
"a curious way of acknowledging a
favor" said Mr.. segrist, little
testify.
"Hemm continued Mr.. Jessup.
There are some people who feel too
little to say thank e and some who
feel too much. My client, rather
think, belongs to the latter class. 1
do not believe he is ungrateful."
Nor !, either-on the WHOLE" said
Mr.. sesrist, repenting him of his
haste.
As for Guy, he went straight to Lisa,
Lisa, he said, II have written you
letter which you will probably re.
ceive tomorrow morning, but cannot
wait tor ittocome now. Ihavc learned
now whose hands lifted me from the
depths of poverty and encouragement
whose hidden bounty carved out a
new path for me. Lisa, there is but
one way to pay you; to give myself
ana my whole heart, If you will dcign
to accept the poor return"
Lisa had grown very pale and quiet.
No" she said, Il accept no mere
tribute of gratitude"
but, Lisa, the letter which wrote
to you before heard these things-the
letter asking you to be my wife-you
must answer that now" he pleaded,
refusing to let go her trembling hand.
You have said no to my second offer,
what say you to my tlrst?'
The roses had returned to Lisa,s
cheek, the soft light TO her ewes. as
she put the other hand willingly in
Kirkwood's and answered: yes. ~
Hamilton Times.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

artist had ever thought of asking them
to sit for q Madonna. tits the every
day style of beauty that we4rs the
best.
80 he has failed. has hep said Cora
to her uncle, who had just bYen pro-
mitigating the news OF the daly from
behind his newspaper. What a pityl
And he was so nice and agreeable
"Failed!-Mr. Kirkwood?- echoed
Lisa. her cheek losing shade pr SO of
its bloom. "oh, uncle, how did that
happcn?"
"As most failures happen, my dear, {"
said Mr.. Segrist, folding up his paper.
TOO much press of canvas and too lit
tie ballast 1t is pity; he was Ia good
young fellow enough, and this will
throw him back twenty years
Lisa sat thinking, with her pansy
eyes fixed intently on the pattern Of
the tablecloth, her red lips apart, until
her sisters clear, bird-lilse voice
aroused her from the temporary alb
straction.
Upon my word, Lisa, theI elder
cried, merrily, II do believe you are in
a trance. Why don't you answer my
question:?
Lisa started, both cheeks suddenly
crimsoping.
III was thinking. Cora. What was
it you asked meP"
About our ball dresses for to-mor.
row evening""
"oh, Cora" cried downright Lisa,
"how can you think about ball dresses
when-when you remember who was
to have taken you there?'' y
"Mr. Kirkwood," said Cora, calmly:
"of course he can't go now, but we
can easily send FOR Cousin George"
Then You really mean to go?r
"of course. Why shouldn't ~"
II think he loved you, Cora, said
Lisa in low voice, land you thought
40, too"
He must learn to unloye me, then"
said the elder sister, with a musical
little laugh, as Cora calmly poured out
second cup of coffee for her uncle.
But, Cora pleaded hersis. 1t.
isn't as If you yourself were poor. You
know we will have a. little money OF
our own"
Very true, wise Lisa, but mean to
keep my own and not spend it in boil
STEERING up the ruined fortunes Of any
unlucky Spectator. No, no, child;
my husband must bring money of his
own, not be drain upon my slender
resources"
Lisa shook her head
THAT does sound very worldly, " said
she.
Does it2 Now, think it has just
the common sensical sound in it. Peo-
pie must look at these things from
practical point of view"
Uncle" cried Lisa, almost passion
ately, don't you think she ought to
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

You want to know why David
Davidson can sell you boots and
shoes cheaper than any one else
in the city, because he is always
in the market for bargains, buys
in large quantities for cash and
discounts his bills and always
willing to share profits with his
customers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

like him all the better because he is in
trouble?"
MY dear, my dear" said the old
gentleman. composedly, Il can't pre-
tend to judge of these things You
girls must manage to settle your own
affairs"
My mind is quite made up already, /"
said Cora Segrist, calmly.
And when poor Guy Kirkwood's card
came up that afternoon Bessie. the
maid, came courteEing dcmurely down
into the parlor with:
"Plese, sir, Miss, Cora is engaged"
Guy KirlSwood went slowly and sad
" away, without answering a single
word. If only she had remained true
to him, but now
Well. such was the way of the world.
"Cncle, can't speak to you for q
minute?"
Mr.. Segrist, setting away the piles Of
dusty papers in the library, started at
the sound of the soft, bell-like voice.
My child. thought you and Cora
had gone TO the ball"
Cora has gone. uncle, but tbouoht
would rather remain at home.
Uncle" And here she paused and
hcsitatcd
We'll, child. what is it?"
You are my guardian and trustee.
uncle" she went on, as If forcing her.
self to speak. will you tell me h6yv
much money Cora and have each potp''
About ten thousand dollars, Lisa, F"
And can do as please with itp'1
THAT depends on circumstances.
Probably-yes."
Well, uncle, want to lend II 10
Mr.. Kirkwood, to help him to get into
busincss again"
Child, for WHAT"
"eecause he has no friends left nh.
Gle: because feel SO very sorr1 III.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23
INCLUSIVE AND GENEROUS.

GenA Franks Rroad-H Hearted Way OF
Dealing with His Men.
Geh. Franks, a leader Of many a
darink charge in India, held a
unique position among his soldiers.
They bved him for his courage, but
were Sometimes irritated by his
strictnass. Yet, says the Youths
CompanE ion, in spite Of this exacting
severity he was unexpectedly leni-
emit whenl q large occasion demanded
it.
One day when the regiment was
firing blank bullet whistled past
him. BE did not stop the firing,
but when the number OF rounds
ordered had been completed, he rode
up to the lime and said:
Boys, there's a bad shot in the
Tenth. He hearty shot my trum.
peter, and what should ] have said
to that boy's npother2 / don't want
to know the blackguard's name.
The officers Will not examine the
mems pouches.
This was on til e eve OF campaign,
and before action the senior major
came to him and said: Don't put
yourself in front Of the regiment to-
morrow, sir. You know there are
always one or twp b bad men in a
regiment.
THANK you, maibr," was the re-
ply. "It's very Mind of you. I
might have given 20 i step"
When the Tenth wAs drawn UP for
the final advance, he put himself at
its head and called:
Boys, I'm tould We name 70 shoot
me to-day. Take my advice, and
don't shoot Tom Franks till the
foighting's done, for ye(won't find a
better nun to lade YET
The regiment answeRed with a
cheer, and carried the Sikh batteries
with the bayonet, rather than run
the risk of shooting the beloved old
fire.eater at their head.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23
Mcclellan at West Point.

Gen. Joseph Roberts, on Phila.
delphia, was assistant professor of
natural philosophy at West Point
when Grant, Mcclellan, Burnside
and T. j. Jackson were cadetA. OF
Gen. Mcclellan he says .HeE gave
more individual promise than aay of
my pupils OF becoming distinguished,
both because of the dcsircy he
showed for thoroushness in cvSry-
thing, and because ~ the ,act(he
displayed in all no pa;ar ~.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23
American 100 Years Ago.

Every gentleman wore a queue
and powdered his HAIR.
Imprisonment for debt was Al
common practice.
There was not public library
in the United States.
Almost all the furniture was
imported from England.
An old copper mine in Con-
necticut was used as prison. ]
here was only one hat faeto-
ry, and chat made cooked hats.
A day laborer considered him
self well paid with two shillings
a day.
Crockery plates were objected
to because they dulleo the knives.
A man who ieered at the
preacher or criticised the sermon
was fined.
Virginia contained a fifth of
the whole population of The
country.
A gentleman bowling to a lady
always scraped his foot on the
ground.
Two stage coaches bore all the
travel between New York and
Boston.
The whipping post and pillory
were still standing in Boston and
New York.
Beef, pork, salt, fish, potatoes
and hominy were the staple diet
all the year around.
Buttons were scarce and ex.
pensive and the trousers were
fastened with pegs or laces.
There were no manufacturers
il this country, and every house
wife raised here own linen.
The church collection was
taken in a bag at the end Of q
pole, with bell attached tc
rouse sleepy contributors.
Leather breeches, a checked
shirt, a red flannel jacket and
cooked hat formed the dress Of
an artisan.
When a man had enough tea
he placed his spoon across his
cup to indicate that he wanted
no more.
A new arrival in jail was SCI
upon by his fellow prisoners and
robbed of everything he had
St. Louis Globe.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

him. said Lisa Segrist, with deepen
ing color and downcast eyes. and,
uncle, he must NOT know who let him
nave It"
.lyhy notPf
.ohi because I could not bear to
have him know. Itcould be managed,
couldn't III"
Eyes. suppose. But you are really
in earnest, Lisa2"
Yes, uncle"
well. well, child" said Uncle Sc
grist, smiling, though he was in re-
atty deeply moved. "You shall have
your own way"
The next week Mr.. Kirkwood's law
yer informed him that ten thousand
dollars lay at his banking house, sub
ject TO his draft or order at any time.
''Ten thousand dollarsr' cried poor
Guy, quite overwhelmed. "who would
lend me ten thousand dollars?"
THAT is what am not at liberty to
inform you," said Mr.. Jessup stihiy.
And II was in vain that Guy Kirk
wood, marshaling in his memory all
his probable and improbable friends,
tried to fix the benefit upon one or the
other Of them. He could not place It;
he must just accept 1t in the spirit in
which it had been given.
And will try to prove to my un-
known friend" he said, in choking
voice, that the favor has not been de-
slowed in vain. Upon this foundation
will build up the beginning OF
more prosperous career"
Kirkwood's words proved almost
prophetic. Five years from that time
he had not only regained his former
position in the commercial world but
he had shot beyond it, and Cora Sc
grist, who in the meantime had in
dulged in several futile ffrtations and
broken off two engagements, began
seriously to consider the propriety of
once more spreading her net for the
bird she had let fly so long ago.
"Beca use really am getting middle
agedl' said Corn, demurely. ''and Mr..
Kirkwood certainly is more charming
than ever"
Guy Kirkwood came often to the
segrist mansion, but Cora, disposed as
she was to take the most favorable
view of matters, could not but see that
II was more on her sisters account
than on her own.
Does he really care for her. won
der?" thought Cora, "or is it only to
revenge himself upon me for them an
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23
LOST CREEK, w. VA, /
Sent RI. 1902

We deem it our duty to humanity to
state that DR.. Davidson's Susanna for
children did noble work for our babe
during the summer past, when suffering
from summer complaint We also gave
the medicine to Mother Van Horn, who
had been prostrated with stomach
disease for about two months, and it re-
suited in her speedy recovery. and she
lnsY telling what it will do for the old
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

Let the dead past bury its
dead on the battlefield, and let
there be no resurrection of un-
kind words or unkind feelings.
En-.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

Ethel-Pana is glad to have
you come, but he says you must
start for home at 10 O'Clock.
George-Th That's all right, but
when must / go?
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

Nannette-Have you seen The
Way TO Win a Woman"
Valerie-Pooh! It's the way
to win man and then hold him
that's the problem of the nine
teenth century. my dear.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

Over $1,000 pounds weight of ed.
ible birds nests are annually shipped
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

Ladies oxfords in tan VIZ :,
s., 25 fo,. S1.75; ladies blacs 4
fords worth $500 for s1.N. !,
tan worth si.75 for s1.25 a.. !
Holmes Shoe Co. W.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23
Her Two
Proposals.
Why Lisa AcceptecJ}the
Second One of
Them.
Selected for The Many Read
ers of the Telegram.

7 was 4 bright
winter morn
ing 2 d Mr..
segrist'ls tw o
prett nieces
had ju5t come
dow n tairs
fresh AZ Hebe.
V ry pretty
girls thdyswere,
in delicate,
womanly fash
10 n. although
nobody would
ever haJe been
re minhcd by
them y olf 7 h 9
lei. and lnnt m
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23
VITAL TO MANHOOD.

On. 2. C. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
NENT, specific for HySterin Dizziness Fits, Neu.
rAlgia, Headache, Nervous ProstrAtiun caused by
alcohol or tobacco, WHkctuness, Mental Depression
sottenhg OF Braui causing insanity, misery decay
death, Premature Old Age, Barrenness, Loss Of
Tower IN either sex, ImpOtency, Leucorrhnn and ali
FemalO Weaknesses, Involuntary Losses, Speru.n.
t9rrheea caused by oyer-e1ertiUn of brain, Self
abuse, over-lndulRcnce A months treatment ~
6for S, by mail. with each order for boxes wiz
y will send written guarantee 10 refund II not red
Guarantees iasued by agent. VESTS LIVER FILLS
Sour stomaoh, Dyspepsia and Constipation.
GUARANTEES issued only by
Cunningham Bros. q Co. druggists. Clarks.
burg, W. Va,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23

Messrs. G. G. Fittro & Co.
of this city, and well known here,
have opened beef shop opposite
the TELEGRAM Office, on. the
corner next to Traders Alley.
They will keep on hands the
choicest steak, roast, &c. 1t will
pay you togive themacail. 41tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23
For Months

Ihaye been q sufferer from trouble with mykld.
neys. Ny back was 50 latne conld not raIsn
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1894-11-23
]. w. Parker, Prop.

&. W. Moirett, Notary Public, Convey
ANGER and Pension Solicitor. PROMPT
attention to all business. West Milford.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-04-05
CARRY CINCINNATI
REPUBLICANS GAIN THE BIG
ONO TOWN.


Cincinnati Q, April The count
from 1876 Cincinnati precincts was
completed at 10 tonight. The whole
number OF votes polled was $500 out
of a registration Of 1000. Five tick
cts were in the field
For mayor. John A. Caldwell repuh.
lican, received 26GGt. Theodore Horst.
man, citizens l99l2 Isaac ]. Miller.
democrat MA.
Every republican candidate was
elected.
Toledo, o. April 2.-The entire ne
publican city ticket was elected today.
Dayton O.. April > THE democrats
reelected Mayor Mcmillan and car,
ricd the city ticket
st Paul Mimi, April .. At Yank-
ton. 5. D., the straight republican
ticket was elected except ona alder
man.
At Iitchdeld, Mirn.. the license prop
oSitiou was carried.
No license was carried at Wiunehago
City, Mimi. and the entire temper.
auce ticket was elected.
Wapheton, n D., April .. f.. H. Car
ter and the balance OF the republican
ticket was elected today the first re.
publican victory in ten years.
st Cloud, MINI April > In this
city ID. w. Buckhart republican, de.
foated H. H. Calhoun, democrat, for
mayor The council has majority
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-04-05

Emil Omnd to be collector of GUS
toms st Duluth. MINI.
PoStmasterS Alfred d. 'finsley Mt
Sioux Falls, 5. II; John II Dyer at
Winchester lll Edward L. Simpson
at Corrolton, m Patrick Morrissey IT
Alta, lowai Il. Il Hall at Red Oak.
Iowa; Charles IT, Duucomhe at Fort
Dodge, Iowa; A. r. nm at Lyons.
Nch; Robert J Coles AT York. Neh:
Emma j Craft at Orleans, Ncb;
Moses J Downey az Portage. wis:
Arnold IL, Wagner at Sturgeon BAY.
Wis; j.. T.. u Budlong at Clinton.
Wis; Gottfried II Ely at Mansion.
Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-04-05
HUMoR AND POLITICS.


New York, March 81 Captain John
Pecnc, who headed the republican
ticket was elected mayor of Yonkers
at this Weeks election by plurality
of 907 votes.
This result was declared after the
most exciting election Youkers ever eN-
pcrienced. although there was no trou-
bile AT the polls
The feature of the day was the
candidacy of John kendirk Bangs.
who was nominated for mayor by the
democrats. II turned out that the
masses of the party did not "enthuSe"
over the candidate Ii was alleged that
Mr.. Bangs was nominated because he
had barrel" which 1t was sup.
posed he would open These hopes
We're not realized and the ward
workers failed TO sec either fun or
glory in the campaign
Many OF the unemployed voted for
Captain John Pcenc the republican
candidate FOR mayor, under the belief
that II he We're elected they could
get work
Captain Pceue was around the polls
all day and his supporters worked
with enthusiasm. Candidate Bangs
was less conspicuous His residence in
North Broadway was bescged all day
by an army of ward heelers. who re
ccived Il cold welcome When the re
turns had been completed they showed
that Peene recciyd 2,9tt volts; Bang,
2,I3i; plurality for Pecne 20T
The republicans elected five alder
men ana four ont OF five supervisors
This is gain of three republican
supervisors The five "holdover" al
dcrmcn are democrats The board foI
the coming year is tie The pres
ent mayor is a democrat
Mr. Bangs is the wellknown humor
list employed on the various Harper
publications Ills opponents are hu
morouSly said TO have quietly scat
tered some OF Mr.. Bangs jokes among
the Yonkcrs voters and they tn
Jokes caused his defeat