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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-25
The Pigeon=Post at Sea and in War.
BY Adrien De Jasaud, Of Paris.


free. The experiment Is renewed daily,
the distance on each occasion being
imperceptibly, increased. The birds
education cannot be considered COM
plete, however, until it has attained
the age of three years.
On land the pigeon is able to cover
long distances, such as those between
Rouen and Brussels or New York and
Chicago. Its ratio of flight, under nor
NAL atmospheric conditions, is never
less than 31.15S5C miles an hour, and
never exceeds 49.S53GO miles on q
long distance.
The pigeons areebrought aboard the
Transatlantique steamers in wicker
cages having drinking trough. AS
soon as the French coast is out Of
sight passengers desirous Of sending
a dispatch are notified to prepare 1t.
In pursuance Of this object the passer-
ger is handed small rectangular card
on which he is to write as legibly as
possible what he wishes to comnuni-
cate, plus the name end address of the
receiver;the card Is then handed to the
clerk intrusted with the transmission
Of the message. The clerk puts the
different messages into group,photo-
graphs them on q plaque to which ad-
heres q film, reducing the writing in
the course of the operation to such a
degree that it cannot be deciphered
except with the aid of nagnifying
glass. The proof Is developed, the
film detached AID careinlly rolled, and
then placed a small pamooo ;0!:e. 1e
he-metically sealed, end weighing
hardly one and one-half gramne. To
this tube is attached light kid band,
provided with an automatic button
such as Is sometimes used to fasten
gloves.
AS soon as lie tubes are ready the
pigeons are taken out Of the baskets
containing them. These birds are eI-
tremely deucate-the slightest crush
ing iniures them and renders them un-
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wopnan,. sair. Waist or Blouse.

shirt waists are insconstant
demand. Each new design finds its
place and creates its own vogue. This
extremely pretty model by May Man.
ton is one Of the latest out and In
cludes several novel features. AS
shown it is Of French grey dog-skin
flannel with the narrow front Of white,
but both plain and figured fiannels, all
waist cloths and silks are appropriate.
while. the design is suited also to the
embroidered waist lengths.
The fitted lirins closes at the centre
front and terminates at the waist line.
On it are arranged the portions of the
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hawk by means of a little Aeolian OF
Chinese whistle affixed to its tail. This
whistle sounds as the bird flies through
the air, and frightens away the tilnid
hawk.
In Germany much Importance is at
tached to the use Of carrier pigeons in
time of war, and in the German Army
~, greatest care is devoted t. the
training of the birds, the officers and
men being given instruction in the art
of handling them. In France the
scouts ere provided with a pigeon
apiece, which they carry in little iron
case fastened to the waistbelt. The
holder has q hinged lid, which is
opened when the bird is to be released,
and the head piece can be unfastened
when the bird is fed.
In France carrier pigeons are like
horses-liable to be reQuisitioned in
time Of war. Every year owners Of
carrier pigeons ere compelled to state
at the Mayors Office the number of
birds they own; while foreigners are
no longer permitted to breed carrier
pigeons in the country.
There are at present in Paris some
TOO owners of carrier pigeons, posses
sing $4,000 pigeons, 1900 Of which are
subjected to q regular course Of train
ing. The total number of carrier pig
cons in France is 100000.
The price Of 4 pigeon varies accord
ing to its pedigree, age and degree Of
training. Some few years ago, at a
sale in England, seventy pigeons
fetched $3449. One Of the birds, a
cross between the Antwerp and Brus-
! sells breed, brought S245.-The Wide
World Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-25
Has Monopoly of Moving Coin.

One truckman down town has for
many years had monopoly Of the
moving of bullion and coin, and he
could not probably estimate feven
roughly the number Of millions OF dol
lars that he has carried on his Stslck.
For the purpose Of transportation gold
is boxed in heavy packages. The tSuck
is guarded by several men always,3and
on one recent occasion when the
amount involved was very large Wall
Street was treated to the unusual Apec-
tacle of the cashier and assistant Dash.
ier of the City Bank riding on 5load
of gold.-New York Commercial.
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Tie American Conqu est of EnclandI

"The United States" said bopl:
publisher, "is engaged not only in a
commercial conquest Of Great Britain,
but in a literary one as. well. There
is an uprising Of American writer's
who are producing American works Of
fiction and Of fact, and these works
are taking hold in England to-day.
Now, the thing which is most signif-
cant is that English novellsts are be
ing more widely read In the United
States than In their native land. These
writer's are studying American taIste
and are becoming more and more Con
cerned with their American editions.
for in these are the greater profit.
This accounts in q measure for }the
growing power Of the American pub
Usher and the declining authority Of
the British publisher. New Yor4 is
rapidly succeeding to London ast}the
hook centre of the English-speakting
people. e."-Washlngton Star.
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girl (here Is her picture), the daughter
Of q farmer richer than my ownpeo-
pie. Her family opposed my suit be.
cause.I was comparatively poor and
Christina and I were very unhappy.
In an evil moment / read letter
written By q young neighbor OF ours
who had gone to America. He saidhe
had joined the Union army on aSboun-
ty of over $1,000 paid him on enlisung.
"a thousand dollars Is a great deal
Of money in Sweden, and Edeciaed
to emigrate and become. an American
soldier. To my surprise bounHes mad
risen, and got S1200, all Of which I'M 2 is
now in the bank. had no thougbfsof
ever deserting, being willing to take
my chances; so left sealed letter In
the bank, to be opened only In ffhee f.e
event Of my being killed In battle. 1t
contains my will and bequeaths ian
the money to my sweetheart.
"These two men who are to die ION
the same scaffold with me, entered the
serEice fully resolved to desert at fhe
first opportunity. One night While
we were on picket guard, together at
Cedar Mountain, a week or two before
the battle, they revealed to me- their
purpose of slipping through the lines
into Early's camp, and asked me togo
with them. AS an inducement they
explained that after joining the Con-
federates it would be easy to get trans
ferred elsewhere and then we could
redesert, and get free of all military
duty. ~
ITO this day I do not know why
1 consented to take the step that shas
proved so fatal to all Of us. But dld,
and here 1 am in heavy irons doomed
to an awful and disgraceful death.
Now, however. that you have prom
ised to grant my request, I am more
resigned to my fate" s. !
"Haye you told this story to anyone
else?" was my natural inquiry.
"No, what would be the use? IT as,
no excuse for the military crime; sI
have committed. AS long as my girl
remains ignorant regarding the pre-
else nature Of my death, It viii pc,
happier for her, and in time she may
with my money, get a better nus
band"
took down in my notebook all the;
necessary details, again promising 20
carry out his instructions, and, the sinss
terview ended, oscar" being taken;
back to the guard tent. AS he had
asked earnestly that would place my
self in front of the scafold, ! obeyed
1t was a bright. sunny November
morning, when the division to winch: WHICH
these hapless men belonged was
paraded to witness the execution. OBJ
tanning the necessary permission from 11
General Wright, I stood beside the pro- pro
vost marshal and saw the men die.
oscar" that was not his name
as may well be supposed-stood IN IN the tl1
centre. AS the moose was placed
around his neck he recognized my
presence, and, just before the cap was
drawn over his eyes, he gave me q look.
of thanks which I shall never forget
The next instant the, drop fell:
In due time I.wrote to the young,
woman, announcing her lovers death
Gin front of Petersburg" and the
bank transferred Oscars" deposit
to her. Three years after received
a letter from Sweden, saying that the
girl had never married, but died OF
grief. 1t was the saddest tragedy that
came to my notice during the entire
war.-The Journalist.
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waist proper. The fronts are lai1 IN
two tucks at each shoulder. that e1-
tend to yoke depth and are then left
free to form soft fulness over The bust.
The narrow vest portion is plain and
is caught by the buttons to the right
side ard buttoned into place at the
left. The backs arc tucked from
shoulders to waist and give the de-
sired effect but are arranged over fitted
lining, the lower edges Of which are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-25
Roy Murderer in Prison For Life.

Smith Jones, aged thirteen, was re-
ceiyed at the Indiana Northern. Pri-
son, Laporte, October "a, to serve a
life sentence for murder. Warden
Shideler says Jones is the youngest
convict received in the history Of the
prison, and it is said that no other
penal institution in the United States
has so young q prisoner convicted of
first degree murder. Jones killed a
man twelve years his senior. The lat
ter is alleged to have taunted Jones,
and the boy retaliated by drawing a
knife and stabbing his victim to dea.--.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
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w6usn,s Tea Gown.

Attractive and becoming tea gowns
make economical as well as fashion
able possessions. The woman wio
saves her street garments Dy never
wearing them within. doors and re-
serves her afternoon gowns for their
proper service is enabled to keep well
dressed at less cost than she who, pos
.sessine no tasteful home gowns, wears
the garments Of more formal use in
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uannx Course of a BowlGer.

One of the greatest crriosities in tie
neishborhood OF New York is now to
be seen at the foot Of the Palisades.
Between two frame houses built there
is a giant bowlder twenty-five feet
wide, which fell from 4 great height,
at the top of the Palisades, and sweep
ing down the front CT the cliffs, up
rooted big trees, tore up tons of loose
stone and cut wide swaeh the e1-
tire distance. Finally, after zigzag-
ging from one side to the other, 1t
rolled in between two frame houses
and stopped there.
Tho neoplc Eera asleep in the houses
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TWO OF THE PIGEoN-CAGE W AGoNS USED IN THE TRENCH


pointed star Immediately beneath 1t.
emblematic of the six federated
States, while the other half Of the flag
is devoted to depicting the Southern
Cross. The Government and official
color is to be blue, while the mercan-
tile marine of the new commonwealth
will fly the flag with red ground. The
approved design was submitted by
several competitors.-New York Tri-
bune. y @.s5S 4
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Aerolite Bnrps U Barn.

It Is reported from Kieff that large
aerolite fell in the village Of Wisienki,
q few miles from Kieff, the noise of its
fall being heard for a distance OF
fifteen miles.
According to Warsaw dispatch (Oc
tober 1s) in the London Express, the
aerolite crashed through barn, set
ting it on fire, and within half an
hour fourteen peasants houses were
in flames. A boy, three years old, was
burned to a cinder in one Of the dwell
ings.
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NAV be secured by means of progress
siye and regular training. A pigeons
education begins when it is but three
or four months old. 1t Is conveyed a
mile distant from its cote aud then set
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to be made use Of for national defense.
During campaign the success of op-
erations depends at most times on the
rapidity with which the commander
in-chjef is informed of the enemy's
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Worth It.

The cost of living, we are told, has
reached the highest point for decade.
Well, and is not life worth more than
it ever was before? 1t certainly is to
those of us who are alive.-Boston
Transcript.
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7 N France, during the siege Of Paris,
ut q time when the German
armies were surrounding the capt.
= tai and cutting off the Partisan
population from all communication
with the outside world, Monsieur
Ramrcct. the then Postmaster-Gen-
.eral, conceived the idea Of: intrustirg
to pigeons the transmission Of Jews,
thus giving the inhabitants d Enowl-
edge of what was going ca in the prov
.inces. In this way those members OF
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% with skirts q match. The very pretty
iiYn11f Y1f fkssodel Jshoyvn is made of

ton delfshown IS nade OF
pale blue tafeta,. with front of cream
lace over white Satin and trimming
Of fancy braid in which blueis blended
with threads of silver, edged with
black; but all waist and gown mater
lals are appropriate. White and pale
tinted cloths are exquisite for recep-
ton and dinner costumes, silks OF var
lous sorts are much worn, and such
simple wool fabrics IS albatross, hen
rietta, cashmere and wool crepe make
charming gowns and waists for infor-
NAL Afternoon wear.
The snugly fitted lining closes at the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-25
Are Limit For Railroad Employe.

A compulsory scheme OF retirement
at the age of si,ty-five of all responsi
BILE officials and stationmasters IN the
service of the North British Railway
Company is shortly to be inaugurated
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THE AUSTRALIAN FLAG.
A Selection Made From the Thirty Thou
sand Designs Submitted.
The judges appointed by the Govern
ment of the Australian Commonwealth
have made their selection from the

thirty thousand designs submitted IN
the recent competition open to Aus
tralian artists and others. y The flag
decided upon has the Union jack in
the top left hand corner, with q six
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when the rock started. They had bare
ly time TO make their escape when 1t
made its appearance at their front
door. They are now thanking their
lucky stars that the enormous stone
did not hit one Of the buildings.-New
York Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-12-25

New York City.-Dainty waists, with
square yoke effects and narrow open
fronts, are much in vogue and are
charming, both as odd bodices and
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11
HEAD MORMON DIES
Joseph Smith viii Take Lorenzo
SHOWS Place.


Salt Lake, Utah, Oct. 11.-Lorenzo Snow
fifth president of the Churcn Oh Jesus
christ of Latter Day Saints, better known
as the Mormon church, died unexpectedly
at his private residence, the historic pee
hive house yesterday after an illness tha'
had been serious only since yesterday.
The immediate cause Of his death was
hypostatic. congestion caused by aggra-
waited bronchitis
President Shows death dissolves the first
presidency, of which he was the head
his two counselors being Joseph Smlt1
and Rudger Clawson. Until his successor
is chosen. which may not be untll the
annual conference next April, the leader
ship of the church will devolVe upon me
council of twelve apostles, of which body
Smith is the recognized head. Unless
death should come to him in the mean
time Mr.. Smith will be the next president
of the church.
President Snow leaves a large FAMILY
the members being scattered Throughout
the world. All have been notified OF his
death
Lorenzo Snow was born IN Mantau
Portage county, Ohio April 8, 1914, and
received a classical education at Oberlin
college. He became convert TO Mormon
ism in 1886 and Immediately began prose
lyting Since then he has been one OF
the most active and prominent members
of the church organization.
In 184S, at the head Of train Of 1OO
wagons, he made the overland trip from
Illinois to the present site of Salt Lake
City, and in all the work OF founding
and building up this city he was leader.
For thirty years, commencing with 1852,
he was member of the territorial legis-
lature, chiefly as presiding officer of the
upper house. On Sept 13, 1896, he was
chosen president of the church, in sue
cession to Wilford Woodruff.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11
IN A NUTSHELL

New York-Tammany has nominated Mayor
Van Wyck for justice OF the supreme court.
Lima, OhiO-The grand council of the Evan
gelical church will adopt a rule forbiddlng
the second marriage of divorced members
Washington-''The proceedings of the Schley
court of inquiry undoubtedly will be re-
viewed by the senate says Senator Mason.
Syracuse, ~ Y-The ambassador to Ger
many Andrew D. White, denies the rumor OF
his early resignation.
Helena-The fall of Amalgamated stock
from 100 to SO has resulted in no little hard
ship among Butte people, with whom the
stock had always been favorite
! Nvingston-Captain Hiram Chittenden, in
charge of the garrison that polices the Yel-
lowstone park, has recommended that large
appropriation be made next year for the I'M
provement of roads in the park.
Norfolk, Va.-Miss Julia Haylander Dewey,
one of the most beautiful women in Virginia,
was married last night at Portsmouth to
Lieutenant Francis Laird Chadwick, U. ). N,
whose home is at Owatonna, Mimi.
New York-According to DR.. Restrepo,
agent in this city for the revolutionists, the
next move of the insurgents will be to at
tack the city of Panama and capture or kill
Governor General Alban and his forces.
Indianapolis-Th National Association OF
Thresher Manufacturers and Jobbers elected
Campbell, of Richmond, Ind. vice president,
Richard T. Robinson, Racine, Wis.,; secretary
treasurer. S. E. Barlow, Marion, Ohio.
st. Louis-At meeting of the st. Louis
worlds fair live stock committee, permanent
organization was effected and plans mapped
out for interesting live stock men in the
worlds fair n. P. Clark, of st. Cloud,
Mimi, was elected permanent chairman.
Chlcago-vice will be opposed by national
organization as a result Of the purity con-
vention which has been in session here for
the last two days. The convention appointed
a committee with power to call another con-
ference. One of the members is b. S.
Steadwall of La Crosse, Wis
Meriden, Conn.-Rev. Asher Anderson, sec
retary of the National Congregational Socie-
ty, made public the report of the statistics
for the last three years The report shows
total of $3.50 churches, a gain of thirtysix
in three years. The membership of these
churches is 69S, ,439, gain of 7,4S5. The totaa
additions to the church during this period
were 1927
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11
MONEY FOR A MONUMENT
Mckinley Memorial Association APP
peaIs to the Public.

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 11-At the conclu-
sion of a meeting the trustees of the
Mckinley National Memorial association
issued an address saying:
1.-The memorial is to be one in the high
est sense. sincere expression of all the
people of the country Of their love for
President Mckinley and of the admiration
for the qualities expressed so eminently
in his life and deeds.
'It is the purpose to have the offerings
of the people voluntary, with full oppSr-
tunity to all to contribute.
"The cooperation OF the governors and
officers of the states and municipalities
of the United States and all religious
educational, civic, patriotic, fraternal,
benevolent and other organizations is cor
daily invited
"All public officials, organized bodies
and the press are requested to take i'm
mediate steps to secure at the earliest
possible time a full response to this ap-
peal. The association looks to the press
of the country to lend it's efficient aid to
the collection and forwarding Of subscrip-
tions.
Moneys may be deposited in banks and
other financial institutions, with tele-
graph, telephone and express Offices and
with postmasters, who are requested to
receive and transmit them to the treas
urer promptly.
1.-The trustees of the association will
receive subscriptions. Remittances may
be made directly to Colonel Myron T.
Herrick, treasurer. Cleveland. Ohio.
"The association will prepare and dis
tribute to all donors to the fund a souve-
mir certificate
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11
FIetcher's Influence Great.

Mr.. Fletcher has made a careful study
of the questions which come before the
committee on Interstate and foreign com
merce, and is a recognized authority on
every branch of the Pacific cable contro-
versy. His influence in the committee is
not second to that of its chairman. His
other assignment is the committee on ter
ritories.
Judge Morris has two committees which
! directly interest Duluth and the twin
cities-rivers and harbors and improve
ments of the Mississippi river. No new
member from the Duluth district could
secure these assignments
Mr. Eddy represents public lands In
dian affairs and mines and mining, and
as have said, his position on these com
mittees is one which makes his retention
as member of congress something more
than question Of politics. 1t ought to be
a practical business question for every
section Of the northwest
From the foregoing list Of Minnesota
committee assignments it will be seen
that every important position has been
covered. There Is not a committee charged
with the consideration of the largest ma
tional questions, or with the consideration
of questions Of local concern, in which the
voice OF the state is not heard This
claim can be truthfully said of no other
state in the union.
w w TarD,apo
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11
CABLE FLASHES

Berlin-Reports have been received of the
loss Of forty vessels in the North sea during
the recent storms Many lives have been
lost
The Hague-Mr. Kruger has rejected the
suggestions in regard to the immigration Of
the Beers. He declares that such policy
would be suicidal
Paris-Santos- -Dumont yesterday made some
experiments with his new balloon. He sailed
over Long Champs in the ai8ship which was
easily guided, and returned safely to the park
Of the Aero Club.
London-A great stir has been caused by
speech by General Butler, in which he said
he had practically advised General White to
surrender Ladysmith and throw the blame
upon him (Buller)
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11
The Oldest and Best way.

Before getting your ticket to California
be sure to call on The Minneapolis & ST
Louis R. r. agents. This line offers a
greater choice of routes, quicker time and
better service than any other. Through
tourist cars. W. L. Hathaway, city ticket
agent. Mr.. E. w. Mortimer, city passen-
ger agent, No. 1 Washington av s.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11

DULUTH-Henry Truelsen will be one OF
the democratic candidates for mayor at the
approaching election. The other democratic
candidates are DR.. W. d. Murray and For
mer Alderman Crassweller.-In United States
court T. r. Foley Of Aitkin paid into court
81 800 for timber which he was charged with
having cut from government land in Itasca
county.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11

WEST SUPERIOR-City Treasurer Hunter
has received from R. A. Franks, cashier for
Andrew Carnegie, the first installment OF
S. 900 Of the 200 donated by Mr.. Carnegie
for the building Of the library.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11

REDWOOD FALLS-John Salfer, Carl
Reiniger and Peter Zins, arrested at the insti-
cation of Archbishop Ireland for selling beer
on Sunday, were arraigned. Salfer pleaded
guilty and was fined, and the cases against
the others were dismissed.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-10-11

FOND DU LAC-Philip Shafer, formerly
manager of the Pabst Brewing company, was
arrested charged with embezzlement of about
81, 600