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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
AN OCEAN PATROL.
to Provide n Unique Sea
Service.

One English ship builder is fur
thering project which, it carried
through, viii be the means of much
saving of life and property in mid
ocean. He calls it the international
Blue Cross Ocean Life and Salvage
service. 1t is meant to take the place
of the Red Cross in the army, says
the New York Herald
1t will consist Of fleet OF ten life
boats and one storsboat to patrol
the north Atlantic along the line OF
travel of the great ocean steamers
The aim is that of saving vessels
and crews in distress. They will
have regular schedule of time
which will be sent to all captains OF
vessels, so that in case of wreck OF
fire or disablement the officers will
know at what exact date and point
Blue Cross boat may be expected
and much may be done to save both
life and money.
The salvage is to go to the re-
spective governments which fitted
the feet out in proportion to their
shipping tonnage. He expects the
various nations who have much traf-
fic on the high seas to appropriate
sums necessary to the complete out
fitting of the boats and crews. The
project seems to have met with ap-
prevail in high places, and ere long
we may expect the Blue, as well as
the Red, Cross to the rescue of hui
man lives in danger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
WIRELESS TELEPHONY.
German Professor Has Solved the
Problem of Converting Plainly
on n Rny of Light.

Prof. Hummer, of Berlin, working
on the lines of Bells photophone,
has brought light telephony to con-
siderable perfection. Bell used a
plane mirror, rejecting beam Of
light upon a selenium cell in circuit
with a common telephone receiver at
the receiving end. The mirror, vi
brating to the voice, altered the in
tensity of the beam playing on the
selenium (Which alters its electrical
resistance under the action of vary
ing light, and thus reproduced the
vibrations on the diaphragm of the
receiver. This, with important mod
ifications and improvements, is
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
RIVER TRADING BOATS.
Ante-BeIIum Commercial Enterprise
Is said to BE Coming Into
Vogue Again.

Queer-looking fatboats, varying in
sjze and capable Of carrying many
tons Of freight, having on board rude
home for the owner, are again begin
ming to ply up and down the broad ex-
panse Of the Ohio river and its tribu-
taries. One in particular has attract
ed the attention of the farmers
through whose lands 1t occasionally
wends its way. II has been fittingly
named "The American Trader" In
that it is veritable floating store and
clubhouse.
According to river men, the life of
the water trader Is far more pleasant
than that Of the average peddler,
whose vocation necessitates the fire
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
Grent nritnin Lenhs.

Up to now Britain retains from 30
70 25 per cent. of the total trade Of
the universe. No other nation has
vet come within half of this remark
able percentage. Nearest is Ger.
many, with nearly IL per cent;
France claims about nine per cent;
the United States secures rather
more than nine per cent. If we add
the output of the colonies the Brit
ish empire shows a record of about
one-third of the trade of the whole
world.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

the convention. After he had been OF
up behind him. 'Wanter git in an
rider he said to the young lawyer
and Bailey accepted gladly.
"'Going to the convention? asked
Bailey, after awhile. Yep said the
farmer. Ever hear of young lawyer
named Bailey round here? asked
Bailey. Nope said the farmer. GOOD
speaker and bright fellow, under,
stand suggested Bailey. 'S'pose so,
said the farmer. Yes continued
Bailey, and he will be over there to.
day, and tell you what we'll do. Well
call on him to make a speech. You see
all your friends, tell them about Bailey
and wen call on him.
''The farmer said all right. No more
was said about the matter until there
was lapse in the convention during
the preliminary movements of the
body Suddenly the old farmer got
up and suggested that the convention
hear from Mr.. Bailey, "a risin' young
lawyer of these diggin's,' he said, AN
a TELLER who talks like putin out a
fire. Bailey! Bailey! Bailey!' more
than dozen yells went up, and Bailey
came forth. Joe Bailey made one OF
the hottest speeches of his life, and the
upshot of the whole thing was that the
.risin' young lawyer Of these diggin's
got the nomination for congress, and
is now Senator Bailey, of Texas"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

=
: warfn never was more fully exem-
Dlified than in these days when much
OF the want that now prevails would
mot exist had care been taken in time
of prosperity to lay up something for
! -.rainy day."
The average young man OF to-day,
when he begins to earn, is soon inclined
ito habits of extravaganza and waste
fulness; gets, somehow, imbued with
4he idea that, irrespective of what he
earns, he must indulge in habits cor
responding to those of some other
young man.
The five, Ter or fifteen cents a day
that are seuanGered, while mere tribe
apparently, if saved would in few
Years amount 10 thousands Of dollars
and go far toward establishing the
Foundation Of n future career.
Too few realize that in order TO &C.
uuire the dollars one must take care
of the nickels. Careful saving and
careful spending invariably promote
success.
1t has been well said that sit is not
what man earns, but what he saves,
that makes him rich"
yohn Jacob Astcr said that the saw
ling of the first thousand dollars cost
him the hardest struggle.
AS rule people do not know how
10 save. ! deem it Of the highest i'm
,portance, therefore. to impress upon
avery young man the duty Of begin
ming 10 save frcm the moment he com
mences to earn. be il ever so little.
"A Jung man should aim TO be man
iv and self-reliaut; make good use Of
an the spare moments; read only
wholesome books; study to advance
his own Interests as well as those Of
his employer in every possible way.
AS a rule, the young man Of high
principles ard fair ability, who saves
= his money and keeps his habits good,
becomes valuable in any concern; but
as volumes have been written upon
this subject it is not possible in let
ter to cover It all.
BY following out these suggestions,
however, aiming constantly TO pre-
mare himself for higher place, in
stead of waiting for something I turn
up, every young man win succeed to
more or less degree:
I would not have them believe, how
: nyar. that success consists solely in
the acquisition Of wealth. Far from
it...rs that idea is much too prevalent
afreacy.
Tfc-fiastesTo become rich at the ex-
psnse Of character prevails TO an
alarming extent and cannot be too Sc
vereiy denounced
What is needed to-day more than
auything else is to instill in the minds
OF our young the desire above all to
huiId up character that will win the
respect of all with whom they may
n sone in contact, and which is vastly
y. more important than great fortune.
Merchants who keep their business
well IN hand, sell for cash and pay for
goods at short time, taking advantage
~ all cash discounts, keep good habits
and give strict attention to business
a very rarely fail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
JOSEPH B. FORAKER.
Junior Senator from Ohio who
stands Very Close to the Roose-
welt Administration.

One of the most prominent men in
Ohio to-day is ]. B. Foraker, and he is
a self-made man.
Joseph Benson Foraker was born on
farm near Rainsboro, Highland coun-
ty, o., July 5, 1916. He is said to have
been strong boy, being leader in
all fishing and swimming expeditions.
He took an active part in the civil war,
having enlisted at the age of Is with
the Eighty ninth Ohio volunteer in
fantry, as private, and serving clear
to the end of the war. In that war
he gave some intimation of his future
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

Parabolic Mirror)
Runners method. The great merit
of his invention is that it is now pos
sible to telephone without wires in
the daytime. Other advantages are
that messages can be sent more
rapidly than at present, that re-
plies to the messages can be sent in
simultaneously, and that perfect Sc
crecy is insured The German gov
eminent has placed $4,000 at the
disposal of the inventor for fur
Their experiments.
Runner sought to make the Bell
system of commercial value, and was
aided by two important original dis
coyeries. He found that selenium is
sensitive to other than red and yell
low rays, and also that by increas-
ing the size of his mirror he could
increase the distance at which the
message could be audible. During
his experiments on the Wannsee,
Berlin, the inventor first succeeded
in sending his messages a mile; aft
erward he spoke to distance of
nine miles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

the bottomr A hollow in 1t is about one
and one-half feet wide at the bcttom,
and runs up to the height Of about 20
feet, where it is only about one-half a
foot wide. Seventeen or eighteen feet
up, on the opposite side, there is a
small aperture just large enough for a
man to stick his fist through and to
make it possible for person standing
within the hollow to see the sky.
The ends ofthe bark around tic hol-
low are very rough and there isl white
substance which covers the tree on
the inside. Many persons would sup
pose this tree was dead. In the sums
mer it is just as much alive as any Of
the trees, though it is/not so thickly
covered with leaves. 1t has very few
limbs, and they are thin and very
crooked. None of them are below the
hollow. Many Of the old residents CT
the vicinity say that bolt of light
ming caused the cavity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
OLD CARTER WINDMILL.
Reminder Of Revolutionary Times
which IL CaIcuIated 10 Teach
Lesson I'm Patriotism.

Silas Carriers mill, which was
Nected in 1882 at what is now
known as Windmill Point, on the
Canadian shore of Lake Erie, OPP
posite the city Of Buffalo, still
stands as reminder of the period
when life's duties were more com
plicated than at present for resi-
dents Of the middle west. In an
interesting sketch of that period the
Four-Track News tells of the build
Ing of the old mill, and relates some
thing of the experience of It's
builder.
When the call for volunteers came
in 1875 Silas Carter was too young
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

The bubonic plague has become so
alarming in sydney, n. S. W., that the
4 city authorities regularly employ five
men to visit the residences and catch
rats. The average number of rats
trapped by each man is 2s week. 1t
is believed that the rodents spread the
disease by roaming from house to
house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

success by his rapid promotion-he was
a brevet captain when peace was again
declared.
Mr.. Foraker graduated from Cornell
in 1869, and was admitted to the bar
and began practice in Cincinnati dur
ing the same year. He was judge of
the superior court in Cincinnati from
1879 to 1882, but resigned on account
of i'll health. He was the republican
candidate for governor of Ohio, but
was defeated at the election of 1888,
to be elected in 1ss5and 1857, and again
defeated in 1889. He has been United
States senator since 1897.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

quent cleaning and continual looking
after horse. Then, again, there are
enough residents along the larger riv-
ers to make an inland trip altogether
unnecessary.
The trading boats are supplied with
groceries and provisions of all kinds,
and take in exchange such articles as
butter. eggs, iron, swool and bones.
When laden it puts off to some town
and there sells its accumulation of
stock.
1t is said that long before the war
the flatboat was used to take produce
down the rivers, but that with its pass
ing came the modern barge, now al
most novelty, yet often useful one.
AS general rule, these traders" keep
to the smaller streams, like the Wa
bash and White rivers, that are not so
easy of navigation by the larger steam
ers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
Vegetable Panacea.

The humble onion Contains a pow
erful medicinal agent in this form of
an oil, the sulphide of allyl, and it is
the fumes of this oil that cause the
eyes to water when peeling this veg
etable. When cooked much of the
allyl is lost, but other elements con-
tanning sulphur remain intact.
Onions are an excellent remedy for
colds and are also an effectual relic.
for chronic bronchitis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
Arctic Region Is Healthy.

Robert T.. Peary, the explorer, SAYS
that the Arctic region is one of the
best places in the world for persons
afflicted with pulmonary diseases. In
proof of its salubrious conditions. he
declares that nearly everybody who
went there with him came back weigh.
ing more and in much better state Of
health generally.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
Pharoah,s Chariot Discovered.

Pharaoh's chariot, in which he rode
at Thebes, has been discovered in a
perfect condition In the Valley of
the Tombs Of the kings at Thebes,
along with the tomb of Thothmes
~. which is nearly 1000 years old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

1t is Illegal in Germany for physi-
clans to dictate prescriptions to drug
gists through the telephone. Fatal
misunderstanding are likely to result
from the practice, therefore the inter
dlctory law was enacted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
Fairy Tales In Danger.

If that long-distance wireless elde-
trio photography proves a success,
says the Chicago Record-iIerald, many
choice stock of fairy tales will be
put out of business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20
QUEER HOLLOW TREE.
Cavity Was Caused by Bolt of Light
ming, According to yeracious
Old Residents.

A unique tree on Long Island is
about 60 feet high and about two feet
in diameter at the base. 1t is nearly
straight, being only slightly bent near
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-20

Marshall Field, prince Of successes,
5 mas written letter to the American
agoung man telling him how to sue
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03

The Rev Irl X. Hicks Almanac for
1904 Is now ready. It will be mailed to
any address for 80 cents. II is surpris.
Ing how such an elegant, costly book
can be sent prepaid 80 cheaply. No
family or person 10 prepared to study
the heavens, or the storms aid weather
In 1904, without this wonderful Hicks
Almanac and Prof. Hicks splendid
paper, Woyd and Works. Both are sent
for only 81 100 year. Word and Work.
Jig among the best American maya.
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too well known TO need further COM
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ST. Louis, Mo.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03

In accordance with It's desire to al
ways provide the best possible services,
the Great Northern Line has arranged
for buffet sleeping cars on their thru
night passenger trains between the
Twin Cities and Sioux City.
These cars are fully stocked with
provisions, cigars, etc, and passengers
will now be able TO obtain meal, light
lunch or other refreshments at any
time they desire.
This service will commence Monday,
November 18th, and will undoubtedly
be very attractive to the travelling
public.
North bound, train leaves Sioux
City 500 b. M, arriving In Minneapo.
lis at 7:1O M. st. Paul 7:45 a. N
South bound, train leaves St. Paul
sos p. M, Minneapolis $40 p. m. ar.
irving IN Sioux City at 7:50 .. M.
Dec. Is.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03
Aunmas MeetEnn 81 school Directors


Aanmas Meeting d school Directors
The annual meeting 81 school airec-
tors last year was decided success,
bat the meeting last Tuesday was even
more enthusiastic and profitable. The
school law requires the attendance of
school boards iii this annual meeting to
discuss practical matters and methods
connected with the duties Of director.
State Superintendent Nash was pres
| ent st the meeting Tuesday and his
suggestions and advice contributed
much ID the interest and value Of the
meeting,
The Tuition Of Eight Grade Grad
uates1 was the first subject discussed,
which was taken up informally and ID
q general manner. Chairman Wallace
of the Elk Point board led the discus
sion Ell Duties Imposed ia connec-
lion With Compulsory Education He
bad bill doubts as To thead Instability Or
even the possibility 81 enforcing the
provisions Of the Law. Supt. Mash,
Jas. Beavers, ]. r. Weber and Others
were u favor oi the compulsory feat
Eures and urged strict enforcement.
\ Bonndaries How Changed?s' was
discussed Ply Chas, stickney, EIlx Polnt.
The Inv requires the petition 0i ten lei
gAl voters ia the district affected to ef-
feet 4 chan0e III hfaf34sflnFia una tharn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03
notice.

The annual meeting OF The Farmers
Mutual Tornado, Hurricane and Cy-
clone Insurance Association Of Union
and Clay counties, South Dakota, will
be held at Elk Point, Tuesday, Deem
Der 5, 1908, at 1000 o'clock a. M, for
the election oil three (3) directors and
such other matters as may come before
the meeting.
s.. Al. OMDAHL, Sec'y.
vermillion, s. D., Nov. 10, 1903. 3w
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03

mother Grays Sweet Powders for Chill
drem,
Successfully used by Mother Gray In
the Children's Home in New York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Oyer
10000 testimonials. They nsUsr fail.
AT all druggists, IS cents. Sample,
FREE. Address ALLEN s. OLMsTED,
LeIsoy, N. X.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03

a piece of flannel dampened With
Cham berlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the afflicted parts, Ii better than !
plaster for alamo back and for pains Ii
the side IN cheat. Pains Balm has no
SUPERIOR a. q Iinsment for the relief Of
deep seated, muscular and rheumatic
pains. For sale BIZ McDufEie 81 Son.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03
yANTED-A TRUSTWORTHY

WANTED--A TRUSTWORTHY
gentleman or lady in each county to
manage business for an old established
house Of solid financial standing. A
straight, bona fde weekly salary of
$500 paid by check each Monday
with all expenses direct from head
quarters. Money advanced for ex-
penses Enclose addressed envelope.
Manager, $50 Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03
Don't Neglect a Cold.

It is sometimes short step from a
Cold to Pneumonia. Break up your
Cold with Anti-Quinine and avoid
trouble. No cure, no pay. Sold by all
druggists.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03

WANTED SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER
sons In each state to travel for house estab
lished eleven years and with q large capital, to
call upon merchants and agents for successful
and profitable line. Permanent engagement.
Weekly cash salary Of S1s and all travelling ex-
penses and hotel bills advanced In cash each
week. Experience not essential. Mention ref
erence and enclose self-addressed envelope.
THE NATIONALS Dearborn ST.. Chicago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03

WANTED TRUSTWORTHY LADY OR
gentleman to manage business In this county
and adjoining territory for house OF solid flnan
cial standing. $4,000 straight cash salary and
expenses paid each Monday direct from head
quarters Expense money advanced; position
permanent. Address Manager, 6O5 Monon
Bldg, Chicago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03

II you want to know the news you
will have to read the COURIER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-03

The best local paper in Union county
the COURIER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
MAYOR WEAVER PLACES BLAME.
The Responsibility for the Fatal Accident at
the Philadelphia Ball Park.

Philadelphia, Aug 10.-Mayor Weaver per-
sonally interested himself to-day in the inves-
LEGATION into the cause Of the collapse Of the
promenade at the Philadelphia, National League
Baseball Park Saturday. which resulted in the
death of nine spectators and serious injury to
nearly two hundred others. The Mayor, accom-
panied by the Director Of Public Safety, Mr.
Smyth, visited the ball park to-day. and later
the two officials held a conference with Coroner
Dugan. At the coroners request Director Snyth
will not issue permit for rebuilding the walk
until after the inquest
The bureau of building inspection, under or
ders from Mayor Weaver, to-day appointed a
special committee Of expert builders to
anime the broken promenade. Their report will
be submitted to the coroner. Mayor Weaver
after his visit to the baseball grounds said
can readily see how the accident happened.
The floor OF the promenade was covered with
tin to keep out the water, but instead, the
water leaked in and rotted the wood. AS for the
responsibility, It rests with the people who
structed the walk and with those whose duty
it to keep it in repair.
John T. Rogers, who was principal owner of
the Philadelphia Baseball Club when the present
pavilion end and "bleachers" were built was
in conference to-day with President Potter of
the club Afterward Mr.. Potter said:
I feel that no precaution was omitted on the
part Of the company to protect the patrons of
occur when large number of people actuated
by a common impulse do something unexpected.
Robert Cling died at an hospital to-day from
his injuries, making the ninth fatality as a re-
suit of the accident The unknown man re-
ported killed. it was learned, was William era
ham, who had been previously reported dead
Two suits have been begun to recover dam
ages for injuries received in the accident
They are against the lessees of the grounds 10
determine the liability.
The remaining two games of the series with
Boston postponed. The schedule win be
resumed on Wednesday.