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dead crow hung up, the rude image OF
man, or sometimes the stringing OF twine
around the lot will keep him away. Again,
he will seem to see through all this show
and be extremely bold. l once planted
piece OF corn so near my house that i
thought scarecrow needless. but . crow
found II one morning and did lots OF dam
age. The next morning was out by day
light with a loaded gun. He was there,
but far enough away to be comparatively
safe; but the report OF gun and the
whiyzing OF shot by him made him sus-
picious that something was wrong and he
left, and / had no more trouble. The
burning of few charges OF gun powder
will doubtless he enough to keep them
away, often. They are not plenty enough
in this vicinity to be OF much damage to
heat fields. but 1t has been reported that
in the towns of Trenton and Lamoine,
near Jordan's river. where the crows are
very plenty, they do much damage. Some
wheat fields have been said to be nearly
destroyed by them. A II. DRESSER.
BROWNSVILLE We use quite lot OF
poison around here TO kill bugs and worms
In our gardens and potato fields, such as
bug death, paris green, etc. Does the
poison kill the birds, and II so, what kind
OF birdsS Sometimes | think IL does,
although never find any dead birds.
l.. &. ROBERTS.
[NoTE-As dead birds are very seldom found
in the vicinity where poisons are used, II Is
doubtful IL they often killed by them, There
but few birds that will eat the Insects for tho
destruction Of which poisons are used. but
these might without doubt bc killed II they
should eat the dead insects, In Bulletin Our
Bird Friends" you Will lind those pir,is which
have been known 20 eat caterpillar~ mentioned
The usa OF loisons secms TO lie necessary and
we must take our chances on ktiipg some birds
which are beneficial. II would be interesting
TO note IL the birds are less numerous In sec
tfons where poisons are freely used fruit
trees, than where there are 10 fruit trees or
where poisons have never been used.-Sccrc
tAry.l
SEDowtcK-we have but few birds that
are harmful. The crow is the worst.
set a trap and catch one, and have no
trouble after that. The black bird and blue
jay are troublesome in the fall to those
who have corn. A. II. DoRTY.
DEER IsLE-If only birds that are harm
fol without doing any good are to be
named, i think we have none here The
crow destroys all the corn and peas he can
get at, but az he also destroys grubs aud
insects perhaps he pays his way. The
robin comes next in mischief, destroying
small fruits so that be must do good deal
OF good to Offset this mischief; yet every
one feels friendly TO the social little visitor.
The crow winters here 40 we have him the
year around. The English sparrow also
winters here; docs he destroy the eggs OF
the caterpillar? ! have not seen a web of
the tent caterpillar yet, and have heard OF
but one orchard vs. here they have appeared.
X ). WARREN.
NoTE-The English sparrow has not been
observed ,a.las ths egg of caterlsllars.--scc-
Rotary
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AGRICULTURAL BULLETIN.
Interesting Letters from Hancock
County Farmers.


County Farmers.
Bulletin No. /, of the State board OF
agriculture for season OF 1900, contains the
following interesting letters from Hsncock
county farmers:
SEDGwIcK The crow is a harmful bird
notw outstanding he does considera bic
good al some seasons in picking up bugs,
for he not only destroys our corn, peas,
apples, etc , but how often we hear the
piteous cries OF the mother robin or spar
row as her nest is being robbed OF her little
ones by the crow. For the small fruit
grower ! have found no bird SO destructive
as the cherry blro, or cedar bird, described
in the last bulletin, among straw berries
and cherries. The only elective method
of com batting them that / have found is
the shot gun, and that is expensive, as
they will not be frightened away, even
after you have killed dozens OF them. The
robins also give me great deal of trouble,
as they are very numerous in this vicinity
more SO than they were years ago.
z. b. FRIEND.
ORLAND-In this locality the farmer has
but few bird enemie les, but among those
few the crow can safely be said TO be the
most troublesome. Corn fields are his de-
light, and the havoc one healthy crow can
make is Astonishing He Is very sus-
picious bird. and often small thing, as a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-07-25
Finishing Thy Work.

Finish thy work; the time Is short;
The sun is in the west:
The night is coming down; till then
Think not OF rest.
Finish thy work; then wipe thy brow;
Ungfrd thee from thy toll;
Take breath, and from each weary limb
Shake of the soil.
Finish thy work; then go in peace.
Lies battle fought and won.
Hear from the throne the Masters voice:
''Wen donei Well donei''
Finish thy work; then take thy harp;
Give praise to God above;
Ging 4 new song Of mighty JOY
And endless love.
Give thanks to Him who holds thee up
In all thy paths below,
Who made thee faithful unto death
And crowns thee now.
w. H. Robert
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Dear Sisters Of the NJ. b. Column;
Don't you think We have the best and dearest
Aunt Madge In the whole world' Instead Of
scolding Us or even mining of our duty to her
and the NJ. b. column, as some of us 80 justly
deserve, she just sits down and flls the column
herself with helpful suggestions for us to get
tbroush that much dreaded and wearing time of
all the year-to some at least-haying time.
But that Is nothing more than we might expect
from her when we think of her patience with
US in the past and the wonderful courage she
seems to possess under all circumstances.
i received n letter from a friend not long
since In which she says: Have you tried the
recipe for marble cake Aunt Madge gaves /
have, and find II very nice" She also adds
"wouldnt ! like TO know who Aunt Madgc Is
though, / never was so interested In an ything
In the newspapers as am In the NJ. Is. column
and Aunt Msdge." And think l may safely
say that this IS not only the expression of one
but many who are interested in this department
of THE AMERICAN who never report through
Its columns, and although II would be very he'll
full for them TO do So yet 1t may be encourag.
Ing To Aunt Madge to know her efforts ap-
preciated even trough she Il only known to
them through the NJ b. column, indeed she
IS to many of US who perhaps would not feel
Il moment that We were strangers after the
many kind words and helpful suggestions We
have received from her
Speaking OF that marble cake recipe, did try
1t, and found 1t very nice. easy way to make
marble cake, for there is generally so much
extra mixing to marble cake that We are apt
to think us toe troublesome to make. 1 Just
added Bakers cocoa for the dark. as hap.
fkPued tn a TN fugtaad NJ
chocolate, and /, made 1t rich brown. II
looked nice when cut and tasted nice when
eaten.
1t was a funny coincidence, but | ran across
C.'s recipe for molasses gingerbread The same
week Aunt Madge tried 1t. and can report as
she did that 1t was good. And that makes
me think. c.. about the way you can berries. /
think you gave very easy way. Lut I'm not
sure as / r,m.mber just how ii done. FOR l
send SO many of my AMERICANS away that
unless copy the recipes they are apt to be for
gotten.
Well, one thing more and ! will bring this
medley to a close. I've been thinking and won.
dering lately II all the sisters Of the NJ. b. col
umn have been as busy myself during my
long silence, II So there may be some excuse
for leaving Aunt Madge TO do SO much work
alone. Even as write am nursing my two
youngest through, the measles, beside being
cook and maid of ali work, but there Is one
comforting thought. that II we are performing
our duty faithfully wherever We are placed, we
are not only Frightening the lives of Others
but are ut least striving to initiate the example
of Him who came not 10 be niiuistered unto but
TO minister.
North Lamoine. $. j. Y.
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MY Dear IS. j. ""

MY Dear IS. j. ""
If you could know what comfort your
kind letter has been to me you would feel
amply repaid for the effort you made and
the time you spent in writing those words
of appreciation and sympathy. The ma
terial for our column had just gone to the
printers hands, and again no aid had been
given by letter or recipe or poem, and |
had just asked myself if the Nj. b. column
had .'outlived its usefulness" when your
cheering letter was placed in my hands.
want to thank you sincerely for it, and If
lived near enough / should be glad to
help you get those children Through the
measles" l had similar experience three
years ago, and well remember how 1.-The
boy" had reins tied onto chair at the
foot of the bed and ''played horse" in bed
when he began to get over the more serious
part Of the illness.
1.-THE children get safely through such
diseases it is a relief to feel that they were
at home where they could be taken care of
and watched over with that interest and
attention which only love can instigate.
1t is busy housewives like yourself that
the M. b. column is glad to help by sug-
gestions and recipes, but many like you
''give more than they get". You have
written to the sisters and l have written to
you, and SO the account balances; but
will say to you, confidentially, that If there
is little red glow on part of our column
this week, you may conclude the printer
tried to represent the bushes your praise
OF Aunt Madge called up by using red ink
in place of the usual fluid.
With best wishes to all the sisters, from
AUNT MADGE.
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Know that the old enemy strives by
all means to hinder thy desire after
good and to divert thee from every de-
vout exercise-namely. from the vener-
alton of the saints, from the pious
meditation of My passion, from the
profitable remembrance of thy sins,
from keeping guard upon thy own
heart and from a firm purpose Of ad-
yancing in virtue.-Catholic Truth.
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Hlutual Benefit Column
EDITED BY "Ausr xApGE"
It's Motto: "Helpful and Hopeful"

The purposes OF this column are succincsly
stated In the title and motto-it is for the mu-
tual benefit, and aims to be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good, 1t Is for the com
mon use-a public servant, n puryeyor OF In
formation and suggestion. medium for the In
terchange of ideas. In this capacity 1t solicits
communications, and Its success depends large
ly on the support given IT in this respect. Com.
munications must he signed, but the name Of
writer will not be printed except by permission.
Commu Dica,ions will lie subject to approval or
rejection by the editor of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Mutual Benefit Column.
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Tact, sincerity and amiability are

Tact, sincerity and amiabiiity are a
golden combination in the character OF
any girl, the first enabling her to avoid
those subjects which are likely to prove
irritating, and keeping her from rubbing
Others the wrong way; the second show
ing her fiawless as a crystal in her trut b
OF word and thought, and the third max
ing her overflow with loving kindness
Ladies' Home Journal.
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Hope is fed by the contemplation of
ideals and anticipates and strives after
their realization. Prudence is the
child Of experience. A truly sound
Judgment implies that hope and pru-
dence are in due balance.-Christian
Instructor.
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BUCHANAN, MICH, May p

Geaesee Pure Food Co., lie Roy, ~ Y:
Gentlemen My mamma has been a great
coffee-drfnker and has found 1t very Injurious.
having used several packages of your
GRAINO, the drink that takes the place Of cot.
fee, she finds 1t much better for herself and for
us children to drink. She has given up coffee
drinking entirely. We use q package of Grain-o
every week. am ten years old
Yours respectfully. FANNIE WILLIAMS.
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A child's kiss

Set on thy signing lips, shall make thee glad;
poor man served by thee, shall make thee
rich;
A sick man helped by thee, shall make thee
strong,
Thou shall be served thy self by every sense
OF service which thou rcnderest.
& 3. BroAcHing.
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PRICE. xI.5O.

The book may be obtained OF the author, DIR.
H. W. SMALL, Atlantic. Me-: of II. W. BRY
ANT. 2ss Middle street, Portland. or of the pub
fishers, THE HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLISHING
Co, Ellsworth. Me.
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Be useful where thou uvest, that they may
Both want and wish thy pleasing presence still
G Herbert,
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So here hath been dawning another blue day,
Think. wilt thou let 1t slip useless away:
Out of eternity this new day Is born,
Into eternity at night will return.
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G..ehrrtisrmrnrs.
HISTORY
SWANS ISLAND
MAINE,
II. W. SMALL, NJ. D.
H. W. SMALL, NJ. D.

A history of Swans Island has just been pub.
lisaed, and Is now ready for delivery. DIR.
Small. Of Atlantic, has given much time to
the preparation of this volume. which covers
IA pages From the following table OF con.
tents may be seen the ground which the book
covers,
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
!. Observation-Disclosures es-Dtscovery.
II. Purcha-e-Settiement and Land Titles
Ill. 4 sketch of the Life of Col. James Swan.
~. Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers.
V. Colts Island.
VI. The Fishing Industry.
VII. synopsis of Municipal Records.
VIII. Miscellaneous.
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR.

Tonic For the Week Beginning July
NComment by Rev. 3. II. Doyle.
Teyic.-Cumberers Of the ground.-Luke Xiii.
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Prov. Vi, ell; X, 1-5: xiv, 1854
Feel. tx, 10; Math. iii. lilo; VII, 10; XIV
1880: John XIV, lie; Cor x. 81; II
Pet. Ill, liz.
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THE PRAYER MEETING.

Let the leader explain the parable
and then have voluntary discussion
Of the topic.
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S. j.. Y.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-11-09
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE IN
BANKRUPTCY.

United States Of America, District
ofWest Virginia, IS:
In the United States District Court
IN and for said Dlstrict--Diyision.
In the matter Of A. Whiteman,
bankrupt, No. 16S, In Bankruptcy.
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE.
TO the Honorable John J, Jackson.
Judge OF the District Court OF the
United States for the-District OF
West Virginia. a.
i. Whiteman, of Salem, In the
county of Harrison, and State OF West
Virginia, In said district, respectfully
represents that on the Sth day Of Sep.
TENDER, last, he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the acts OF Congress
relating to bankruptcy: that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights Of property, and has fully COM
piled with all the requirements OF said
acts and OF the orders of the court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the court To We a full dis
charge from all debts !>.ovable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts
except such debts as are excepted by
Law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of October, A.
D.,1900.
liISignedl A WHITEMAN,
Bankrupt.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-11-09

E1FSU NallOHdl bdnk Vi ldnulHkIUl,
plaintiff,
VS..
Joshua ] Borgess., administrator OF
Reuben A BoggeSs, deceased, Erna
BoggeSs, widow Of said Reuben A
BOggeSS, deceased, George L Pig0tt,
Robert Borgess., Martha Swiger, A j
Michael, T j Parrish, S Harbert,
Ten Mile Coal & Coke Company,
corporation, created and doing bus
mess under the laws Of the State of
West Virginia, by T NJ jackson,
president, South Penn OIL Company,
a corporation. created and doing bus
ineSS under the laws Il Pennsylva-
mia, Mary BOggeSS. widow Of Geo w
Borgess., deceased, Leslie V BoggeSS
and Wilbur II BoggesS, infant. chill
dren ofsaidReubenA. Borgess., deceas-
ed, MalisSa Robinson, Patrick Ma
son, and all the unknown creditors Of
said Reuben A Borgess., deceased,
defendants, in chancery.
The parties to the above styled suit
will take notice that on the
9Th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1900,
at my office in Clarksburg, Harrison
county, West Virginia, will proceed
tered therein by the circuit court of
Harrison county on the goth day OF
September, 1900, wherein /, as COM
missioner, am directed to ascertain,
state and report the debts and encum-
brances against the estate ofSaid Reu-
ben A BoggesS. deceased, the amounts
thereof and when due and TO whom
payable, and the prioritieS OF the same:
also to report the real and personal es-
tate of said Reuben A Borgess., de.
ceased. the location OF the same, the
fee simple and annual rental value
thereof; and to state and settle the
the accounts of Joshua Boggess, as
the administrator OF Reuben A Bog
CESS. deceased, and To ascertain what
property came into the hands of said
administrator. and the disposition he
made Of the same, and such other mat
tiers as the commissioner, or an party
herein Interested, may deem perth
nent.
All parties in interest are required
to attend at the time and place
aforesaid with such papers and testi.
mony as will enable me TO execute said
order OF reference.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of October. 1900.
NJ. NJ. THOMSON,
L. c. Grille, Commissioner.
Attorney for Plaintiff. I5O-6tl
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- % VISION o.,
j -
ARCHIT
CLARKSBURG, W. VA.

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The interests OF our clients are
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors of Reuben A. Bog
CESS, deceased:
In pursuance OF decree Of the cir
cult court OF the county Of Harrison,
made in . cause therein pending, to
subject the estate of the said decent
to the payment Of his debts, you are
required to present your claims
against the estate OF the said de-
cendent for adjudication TO Marcellus
NJ. Thompson, Commissioner. at his
Office in said county, on or before the
9th day OF October, 1900.
Witness, E. C. Tetrick, Clerk of the
said Court, this the 18th day OF
October, 1900. &c. TETRICK,
hO.it. Clerk.
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New INSURANCE Ancy

John j. Kennedy, superintendent OF
the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company OF New York, Is In the city
representing his company and for the
purpose of establishing an agency
here. Col. Kennedy is very clever,
affable gentleman and represents one
OF the splendid insurance companies
OF this country. The assets OF the
company are $50, 762, 1926, with a
surplus Of s7,e5O,06 Policies
range from sl5 to 100000. Persons
interested In life insurance should
give Colonel kennedy call ut the
Deison house.
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You'll see

at a glance that our Spring woolens
strike the top notch in the variety Of
artistic patterns. What a suit Is made
az and tbe way 1t is made up are the
two important dress points. We have
NO rivals in either respect. Our WORK
is not Initiated and our display OF fao-
RIGS is exclusive. Order now:
The Clarksburg Tailoring 20.
Harry r. Smith.
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De Wits Witch Hazel Salve will
quickly heal the worst burns and ScaldS
and not leave a scar. 1t can be appli-
ed To cuts and raw surfaces with
prompt and soothing effect. Use IL
for piles and skin diseases. Beware of
worthless counterfeits. For sale by
r. G. Bland. 1-lm.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

First National Bank of Warrington,
plaintiff,
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

Y = DISTRICT OF West Vlrelhla, IS.
On this 22d day of October, A. D.,
lgOO, ION reading the foregoing petition
ltis ordered by the court, that hear
j1R be had upon the same on the 18th
dayof November, A. D., 1900 before
said court. at Clarksburg, in said dis
triet. at Ia O'Clock in the forenoon:
ApdsthGE notice thereof be published
1ftthe Clarksburg Telegram, anews-
paper printed in said district, and that
allkn0wn creditors and other persons
In interest may appear at the said time
ard place and show cause, If any they
have, why the prayer of the said Pc
tttioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the
.o6nrt, that the clerk shall send by
niail to all known creditors copies of
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story ofa slave

To be bound hand and foot forycars by
the chains ofdisease is the worst form
of slavery George d. Williams, OF
Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says my
wife has beenso helpless for five years
that she could not turn over In bed
alone. After using two bottles of
Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully
improved andable to do her own wosree
This supreme remedy for female ed a
eases quickly cures nervousness Eh se.,
lessness, melancholy, headache, riends
ache. fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine Is a Godsend
to weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only SOC.
Sold by Frank G. Bland, druggist $40
Main street. 2a.ly-6.
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avoid Drying I,,hale,lts.

Use that which cleanses, soothes
and heals the diseased membrane.
Bunsen's Cream Catarrhal is such a
remedy. Cures Cstarrh easily and
permanently. Contains no mercury
or other injurious drug. II is quickly
absorbed, gives relief at once. Regu-
lar size SOC. Samples free: also pam
phlet telling all about catarrh. Ad-
dress G. w. Beggs. Sons & Co., Chica-
go, III. r. j. Criss. 52-lm.
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A slight Cold

Is often the cause of la grippe. You
will find Bunsen,s Pine Tar Cough
Honey pleasant, soothing and etIec-
tive. 1t cures la grippe. coughs, colds,
whooping cough, pneumonia and all
throat and lung objections quickly and
Ask your dealers about
II. r. j. Criss. 52-lm.
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Soi1 mann. AcnId Hend.

Boro.Carbol Salye is certainly a
great blessing to those suffering WIN
eczema, salt rheum or scald heaui ~
allays the itching at once, actS Inv
poultice gives instant relief. boIo-
Carbol Salve is also speci1c lot plies
and all skin diseases. Every oo& war
ranted. Twenty-Five cents per DoS.
r. j. Criss.
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For Sale
LOTS FOR SALE.

LOTS FOR SALE.
have left for sale two very desira-
BILE lots In the city of Clarksburg, two
at Point Comfort, West Clarksburg,
and two at North View, ClnrksburR.
Terms u suit the purchaser. Call or
address NJ. i. CURKEEDALL, owner,
Otllce room 8, Hornor building, opp.
court house. 3g-tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-11-09

The best method Of cleansing the
liver is the use Of the famous little
pills known as Dewitt's Little Early
Risers. Easy to take. Never grippe.
Frank G. Bland. 4s-lm.
See fall shapes in Dunlap hats at
VIII Nusbaum's. 4stf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-11-09

Takeout 50 sundays AND Il Win
Ieaye3 each
following nmonns will the end OF I'VE years haV"