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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-28

Fer Rent-Three-room cottage in Glen,
Elk; $1,000 per montl. Suitable for
railroad men. Lynn ]. oarsl1adon.
feb.o,Oid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
NURSERY STAKES
DREW BIC CROWD AT LOUIS
oisau Went to Post a Prohibitive Favorite, But Was Knocked to His Knees at Start and Eevef
 Had e Chance to Win.

Louisville. Ky, May 6-Ten thousand people saw the running of the 5000 Nursery stakes for 2-year-olds this after noon. Oisau winner of the Ardell stakes at Nashville, was a prohibitive favorite. but was knocked to his knees at the start and when he got up was absolutely last ana never had a chance to win. He finished fourth after "a rough passage and showed that he Is a grand colt In- tense, belonging to C.. w. Moore of Lexington showed he was the best of the others and beat Kutzman length, who was two lengths ahead, of. Blue Bird Hominick who was on Kurtzman was set down for sixty days and Kurtzman was disqualified because of Dominick's rough Step Lightly was killed by falling at the sixth jump. Jockey McAuiiffe was stun ned, but soon regained consciousness. The crowd was the largest since derby day. the weather clear and the track
 First race. six and one-half furlongs. selling-Delmonico. no q. Hicks) 30 to 1, won; Nameoki, 1o5 Helgeson) g to 1. second; New Mown Hay. 100 (Livingston) 10 10, third: Time. 1:2a 1-4. King Fox. Prince of Pilsen, Idle. Our Sallie; J. N. Rodes, Lida Leib also ran
 Second race. five furlongs-Miss Inoz. IT. tHelgeson) even. won. Walter Arnold. 115 Uyne) to 5, second; Lawler. 1o5 "A. W. Booker) F to l, third. Time. 1:m 3-4.' JuCHttdfl. Euftd 0dfuhidht Edith May also ran.
 Third race. one mile-Prince Silver Wings. no (Dominick) 3 to 2, won: Ed Tierney, 115 (Lyne) to 1. second; Lons- dale. 115 (Helgesen) to 1. third. Time, 1:4s. Jr~an, Marquis de Carabas, Marshal Ney a,to ran.
 Fourth race. the Nursery stakes. four and half urlongs-1ntense. 108 GA. w. Booker) 1 to 1. won: Blue Bird. 115 tHele- sen) to 1, second; Oisau, 11s Gyne) 4 to 5, third. Time. 54 1-2. Kurtzman finished second. but disqualified for foul ing. Swedish Lad. Barbara Whiting, Francis Dillon, Belle of Ashland also ran.' Fifth race. steeplechase, selling, full course about two miles-Itacaria, 139 (Carter) to 2. won; Dr. Nowlin. 153 Boyle )even second: Governor Boyd, IA fSlater) 10 to 1. third. No time taken. pr. Nowlin and Governor Boyd ran out at sixth jump and had to circle the course second time for second money. Step Lightly fell at sixth jump and broke his neck.
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards. sell ing--Barney Burke, 104 fMunroe )7 to 1. won; St. Hera. 100 (PauD to 5, second; Discus. 1os (R. HeadD 8 to i, third. Time, 1:47. Yaien. Tarwater. Missile. Miss Melton, Olonetz, Badger also ran.
 Entries for Monday.
 First race. two-year-olds. selling Josie, s5; Floringo, ss; pr. Brady. 100; Archaight. 1o5; Waltzetto. 1o5: J. l..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
SCHOOLS OF FLORENCE.
The Commencement Exercises Al
 Held.

Florence, May 7.-(Special. )-The city schools had their closing exercises yesterday at the court house. This point of attendance and the interest shown by both parents and children. A large crowd was present and the fol- lowing program was carried out:
 Invocation, Rev. S. F Wasson.
 Song, 'Marsellaise" Grammar Grades.
 History of the Louisiana Purchase. Recitation, '"The Pioneers"-Miss Is- abel Turrell
 ''The Acquisition of Louisiana"- Class.
 Hon. Josiah Quincy's Speech in Con- gress-PauI Porch.
 Song, 'The Star Spangled Banner,"- Grammar Grades.
 '.The St. Louis Exposition"-Class Song. "The Century Bell'-Grammar Grades.
 Debate, Resolved, That our army and navy should be increased;" affirm alive, Harris Burns and Ralph whita- ker: negative, James Roberts and Chas. Jones.
 Prize essay "The Right of Seces- gion"-Miss Daisy Manning.
 Song, "Dixie"-Grammar Grades.
 Awarding certificates of proficiency. Judge J. J. Mitchell.
 Benediction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
foore. st. Fury. The Lorelei., ios; Jerry

Moore: St. Fury. The Loreiei ics; Jerry
 Second race. three-fourths mile for four year olds and up. selling--Amo- rous, 103; Bob Franklin. Taxman. 10t: Ohnet, Hot. 10S; Grand Mary. Irene Mac. i0s; Ponca, III: The Boer, Alfred C.. Quiz II, 112: Ben Mora. TIT: Jake Greenberg, Irving, 11S.
 Third race, mile for three-year olds and up, free handicap, purse--Corus- cate, 9s; Fonsoluca, Fore and Aft, 107.
 Fourth race, six and a half furlongs for four-year- odds Bluegrass stakes. selling, $i.000 added--Tapiola, 99; Good Cheer, 99; Dell Leath. Brand New. Phil Finch, 101; Early Boy. Marquis de Ca- rabas, villager. 104; Outwai, Sambock. 107; Apple, Delmonico, Merry Pioneer. ii2.
 Fifth race. four and half furiones. selling. two-year olds--Malvina,s 100: Iron Tail. 10f: woodclaim. Bessie Me Cutter, 102: Madison Square, Green Gown, Foxhunting, 104; The ThraIl. 1o6; Rathskellar, Tor; Magic. no
 Sixth race. mile for three-year-olds and up.v seiiing--Idle. 90: Malakoff. 94; sam Stevens. 9b; Handmore. 90; Bon- nalie, 99; Mrs. Wiggs. 100; Miss Mel ton. Frank Me. 1o1; Kentucky Cardi- nal. 1o3; Bargoo. Io4:' Annie Max. 107: pr. Stuchy, 10S; Valeat. 100; I Do Go. 110. .r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
League Standing.
pRETzELs LOSE FIRST.
Deaver Pitched Good Ball, But "Dum- my" Rosson Wins Game
 for Mach villa

Nashville. Tenn. May 7.-(SpeciaI. .)- Aided by the errors of Durrett, lansing and Deaver as we'll as opportune hitting Nashville scored five runs in the first inning today and three in the fourth on smiths two-bagger. Fishers single, base on balls and Kennedy's single. Nashville got three more afterwards and although Montgomery made a hard uphill fight Nashville won the game, Il to g.. Schwartz was put out, of the game in the fourth inning for arguing with Umpire Wood. The official score:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08

stick work gave today's game and the series to the Crimson and White. Score Alabama, 2: Tennessee. l. F{
 Despite the wet grounds. both team played decidedly better ball than In the previous games.
 Robinson was in the box for Alabama thirteen men. Barnes at short made a number of pretty stops. Gudges played the best game for the visitors. Score by innings: Alabama .. ....... ... ... .2o4 900 o1s--7
 Summary-Hits. Alabama. il: Tennes- see, 6. Errors, Alabama, 5: Tennessee, 5. Struck out by Robinson, 13; by Parker. 3. Batteries, Alabama. Robinson and Mc- Mahon; Tennessee, Parker and Thorn ton. ,ssl s.' Eslt..st v s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Track Meet.

Nashville. Tenn, May 7.-The inter collegiate track meet on Dudley Field today was won by Branham and was second and Louisville high school third. Castle Heights and Teire In- stitute contested. Taylor of Louisville broke the "prep" record in the 120-yard hurdle event, his time being IA S-5 seconds. Mason of Mooney won the 44O-yard dash in 54 seconds. also a new record.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08

man physically, and you are not doing your duty if you fail to avail your self of the most skillful treatment obtainable. My services are with in your reach, and it will cost you no more to be treated skillfully and intel ligently by me than to be experi- mented upon by practitioners who are deficient in the practical knowl- edge and skill nec- essary to under stand your case perfectly and treat it successfully. My claim to superior akill in the treat ment of Chronic Diseases is based on the fact that my entire life's work has been devoted to eheir study and treatment - hence my proficiency has come from actual experience, as l have in the past twenty years treat Ad more cal ses than any dozen other specialists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
NATIONAL. LEAGUE.
Nsw Ynrk 9. St ]

New York, 9; St. Louis, 1.
 St. Louis. May 7.--New York won today in a ninth inning finish. After the game Manager Nichols of St. Louis decided to forward a protest to President Pulliam, saying New York players had con- gregated about third base. Attendance, 7S2c.
 New York. .. .. .. .000 900 002-2 St. Louis .. .. .. .Oi0 GOO 000-f 2
 Batteries-L. Taylor, McGinnity and Bowerman and Warner; J. Taylor and Grady. Time, 1:40
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Yale Wins in Track Meet.

New Haven, Conn. May 7-Yale today won the annual spring track games with Princeton on Yale Field. The star per- formance was the worlds pole vault record made by W. Mo Lanahan 1905 of Yale, who vaulted a clean F feet in exhi- bition. Princeton with a team of more than twenty men was hopelessly out classed in many of the events
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Toledo Minneapolis game postponed, rain.
 St. Paul-Indianapolis game postponed, rain.
 Milwaukee, '; Louisville, 0. Kansas City l. Columbus, 8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK.

KANSAS CITY. May 7.--Cattle-Receipts 100. Market unchanged Export and drsssed beef steers .T5n5.s5; fair to good 4 .0o6l4. co; Western fed steers, { 4.Oe@4. 75; stockers and feeders, 3 2O@4.7O; Southern . 40: native cows 2 2.O0G4. 40; native hef- CTS, s75a5.OO; bulls 2.5oGS.s5; calves. 2.75G6. 0o.
 Hogs-Receipts, 4.50o Market strong to 5e higher. Top, 4.s5; heavy. 4.75Q4. S5: packers, 4.7o94.s5; pigs and lights A.Oo9 A.75.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Anniston 12: Jacksonville. |.

Anniston, May 7.-(Special )--Annis- ton won easily today in the second practice game with the State Normal School of Jacksonville. Burgess of the locals batted T5O and played an error less game in centerfield accepting sev- eral hard chances.
 Score by innings: R.H.E. Jacksonville :. 900 900 010-1 : E |, Batteries-Orr and Keys; Stevenson and Goodlett. Umpire, Scarborough.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Cbicapo. &. st. Louis. Y

Chicago. May 7.-Chicago won a close game from St. Louis today by a great rally in the last inning. Two of the visitors, Sugden and Burkett were put out of the game for kicking. Attendance. $500.
 Chicago .. .. .. .......1o2 POI 0o2-S 15 1 St. Louis.... ... .. 1901 900 0o3--7 14
 Batteries-Walsh, Altrock and Sullivan; Sudhoff, Petty and Kahoe and Sugden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
College Games.

Annapolis May Navy. 10: Seventh Re giment. 2.
 Philadelphia, May 7.-Princeton, 8; Uni versity of Pennsylvania, 8. con College. F: Richmond. Q1 innings)
 Washington. May 7.s-columbian Col 1ege, g.: Johns Hopkins. 8.
 Georgetown, 10: North Carolina, 5.
 Ann Arbor: Mich.. May 7.--Michigan. q: Chicago, {.
 Philadelphia, May 7.-Princeton was de- feated by the University of Pennsylvania today.
 Princeton .. .. ,. ....000 300 000-S ' Pennsylvania .. .... 600 001 25'-8 8 Batteries-Underhin and Reid; Caldwell and Bennett.
 Ithaca, N. T.. May 7.-Columbia. z; Cornell. 0.
 Alabama, z; Tennessee, 4. Tuscaloosa, May 7.-(Special. .)-Superior
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
New caleans, |; Memphis, o.

New Orleans, May 7.--Today's game was "a rretty pitchers. battle. Herr had Il cEade the best of 1t and Ehret lost his rtas fast, New Orleans having men on third six times and the bases fuil twice without scoring. Attendance, 2.soo. ScCre: R.H l.. Meniphis 900 900 Oc6--0 3 3
 Battcries-Herr and Fox; Ehret and Belt. S ..4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08

Minimum temperature for day 65 deg Average temperature for day, 72 deg. Normal temperature for day, 72 deg Accumulated deficiency since Jan. l. 112 deg.
 Average relative humidity for day. 72 per cent
 Total rainfall since Jan. 1, l4.3i inches
 River Bulletin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Cincinnati. 6; Brooklvn. 4.

Cincinanti. May 7.-Cincinnati found Poole's delivery comparatively easy, but did not get the full value of their hits ir runs. Suthoff's wildness aided Brooklyn in their scoring. Attendance 5000. Cincinnati . m w 900 POI 30+-6 F 0 Brooklyn .. ... GOO 200 0204 ' o
 Batteries-Suthoff and Schloi Poole and Bergen Time, :55.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08

Summary-Earned runs. Nashville, 6; Montgomery. 8. Sacrifice hits, Wiseman. BeDnett, Knoll, Smith. Stolen base, Ben nett. Struck out by Rosson, 3; by Denver. 4 Bases on balls. off Rosson 3. on Denver 2. Two base hits, Smith. Deiehanty, Molesworth. Three base hits. Knoll, Molesworth. Home runs. Fisher, Manners. Double plays Lowner to Smith to Kennedy Left on bases, Nashville. T: Montgomery, 6. Umpire Wood. Time of game, 1s59.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
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 WILL YOU GIVE ME THE CHANGE? indifferent Worthless Treatment Will Keep Your Case at Stand
 still Forever My Services Are Within Reach of All.

doubt if there are sufferers who have heard of reputation a Specialist n treating Chronic Diseases Hundreds patients came to me be- have successfully handled friend and they have had opportunity seeing themselves direct evidence of skill my announcements from time to time and familiar with work through the press Many of these need my services and are simply postponing by coming to at once, but they entertain doubt my ability them.
 Perhaps you of these, want to say that doing yourself injustice by coming me and at least having friendly interview and giving opportunity you have handled similar yours, the great good have been able to render simply I derstand just what each particular requires
 YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF.
 You cannot hope to keep pace with the demands of life if you handicapped by stubborn Chronic which units for business pleasure. You 1t to yourself and posterity be the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Stuck, B'Gosh!

FUCk. -, , ,
 Farmer Medders-But I thought Widder Jcnes want goin ter take no more sum- ner boarders.
 Farmer Whinletree-WaL she took one os 'em far better or wuss last year an now shes got ter take more ter suppor- nina-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York. @: Roston. 8.

~NOW @ VT 1&3 " DOStOHH, Cs
 Boston, May 7.--New York won in a hit ting contest by punching hits and talk ing advantage of Boston's misplays in the field. Attendance, Il ,102. New York. .. .. ....005 000 091-6 Il 8 Boston,. :. .. .. ..... .00 002 O01-3 6 2 Batteries-Chesbro and Mcguire: Dinee- nan and Criger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Chicago. 6; Boston. 5.

Chicago. May 7-Wilhelm was very eff fective for four innings today but the locals hit him hard and timely in the next four.
 Chicago .. .. ..OOo 01o A*-6 il 4 Boston .. ~ ... 200 001 110-5 10
 Batteries-Wicker and King; Wilhelm and Moran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
River Bulletin.
Indicates rise. Indicates fall.

The Coosa and Alabama will remain sta tionarys during next two days. except slight rises in the Coosa Sunday.
 Weather Conditions.
 Moderately heavy rains have fallen in southern Louisiana and central Arkansas. with rain general in Texas yesterday. and in the Mississippi Valley and middle West last night or this morning; showers have been quite general in middle and south At- lantic coast districts; clear skies now pre- vail in the Northeast, in Texas. and over most of the West: temperatures have re- mained nearly stationary. except somewhat lower in Michigan. and somewhat higher in the lower Lake region, upper Ohio valley and the middle West and Southwest.
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN.
 For the 24 hours ending at a. m.. 18th meridian time.
 MONTGOMERY. Ala. May ', 1884
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Shreveport. 15; Little Rock, !

Shreveport. May 7.-Shreveport batted Boian at will in the sixth inning and won easily. The visitors could not bunch their hits except in the first and seventh innings Gratfius knocked home run. Alexander played his first game for the lecals and made four hits. Score: R. H. E. Shreveport .. ........ .010 OPS 31s-l5 IS 1 Little Rock :. .,, 300 900 4O0-- 10
 Batterfes-Swann and Graffius; Bolin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Where are
 you going
 this Summer?

Before deciding write to the Great Southern Hotel, Gulfport, Miss, which will open for the S' inner sea- son, on the American plan, 4Aay 1st., at popular prices. This house is new, thoroughly modern, and up-to-dats in all its appointments. All doors, windows, and galleries thoroughly screened; boating, bathing, fishing, and all outdoor an-usements. Pa- t-onizo home industry.
 Address CYRUS H. CLARKE,
 Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

Charleston. May 7.-Score: R.H.E. Charleston .. ....... .O02 030 000-5 10 6 Columbia .. .............1 100 300 O2O-S Il 3
 Batteries-Murray and Lehman: Engle and Shea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Philadelphia. II: Washington. 4.

Philadelphia, May 1.-The locals again defeated Washington today by superior all round work. Attendance 7.575 Washington. .. .000 001 0S0-4 10 8 Philadelphia. :. .. ..0o8 00e 23~-11 15 2
 Batteries-Jacobson and Drill: wad- dell and Schreck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Cleveland, B; Detroit. 9.

CIeVeIand, Q; Detroit, z.
 Cleveland. May 7.-Cleveland beat De- troit by making long hits off Donovan. Cleveland .. .. 100 101 20s-5 2 1 Detroit . .. .. ..... 900 oil O00-2 U 0 Batteries-oJnes and sBemis; Donovan and Buelow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Philadelphia, 9; Pittsburg, o.

Pittsburg. May With Doyle on first in the tenth inning Dooin hit to centre field for home run. Up to that time only one man on either side had reached third base. Attendance, 5,S30. Philadelphia .. . .. .oO0 600 900 2-2
 Batteries-Leever and Phelps; Duggleby and D00in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08

Temperatures nearly stationary. except day temperatures somewhat lower in Lou isiana, Texas and Arkansas; rains in all. except Montgomery and Oklahoma districts being moderately heavy in southern Loui- siana and central Arkansas.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Jacksonville. May 7.-score:

Jacksonville. May 7.-Score: R.H.E. Savannah .. .............010 100 O00-2 0 JdckSOnNlHe Ol VVV-l
 Batteries-C. welch and Holmes; Chap pei and Robinson.
 Augusta, Ga., May 7.--Score: R.H.E Augusta 200 900 003-5 10 ? Macon .. .. ..... 900 900 100-1, 4 2
 Batteries--McLaughli and Roth: Stewart and Narned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Mercer. 8; Tech. 9.

Macon, Ga. May Tt was q hard fought game between Mercer and Geor- gia Pathological Institute today. Mercer 1000 010 001 1-3 l0 Tech .. .... 900 900 002 0-2
 Batteries-Maynard and Qurles: Poole and Woodward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Vanderbilt, 4; sewanee, O

Nashville, Tenn, May 7-weaver was in the box for Vanderbilt today and he held the University of the South down to one Lonesome single. The men from Sewanee suffered their second shut-out in two days on Dudley Field.
 Vanderbilt :. .o1o i2o oos--4 ' 1 Sewanee :. 1000 900 o00--0 I ?
 Batteries-Weaver and Travis; Saw rte and Croft
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
SUMMER cosgs for YOuay Ladss nnson Ala
 TUNE

Location picturesque. Mountain scenery
 Model city of the South. Buildings elegant ly finished; lavishly furnished at the cost of about s200.0 Combined length of pi- azzas and halls more than half a mile Cll- mate: Temperature rarely reaches 90 de- grees. Cases of prostration unknown. Heav- fly wooded mountains furnish refreshing breezes. Night cool and refreshing. Water
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
THE WEATHER.

Daily Local Weather Report and River
 Bulletin. U. S. Department of Agriculture. weather Bureau MONTGOMERY, Ala, May :, 1904
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Cumberland. @; Nashville, 0.

Lebanon, Tenn, May 7.--Cumberland University had eas Arsaiiing today with the University of Nashville. In the eighth inning Phillis yielded four hits Cumberland :. ...110 900 16s-9 T 2 Nashville ....s000 900 000--0 2
 Batteries-Spencer and James; Phil Iips and Lofttn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08

from cold water springs; pure: capacity. 4o.- 000, 900 gallons per day. Special attractions: Oxford Lake. Boats. Bath. Bowling. Re- treatments. Theatre. Chautauqua Aug. 4th to 11th Best talent engaged Re- duced railroad rates. Endorsed by Commer- ciai Club. Prompt service. Palatable food, and reasonable rates. Address c. J. Owens, Pres thu-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
AtIauta a: Birmineham. 0.

Atlanta. May 7--smith of Atlanta let Birmingham down with three hits. The visitors were not allowed to cross home plate, the steady work of Krug at third for Atlanta contributing largely to this result Score: R.H.E. Atlanta .................11 010 20s-S l Birmingham :. ....... :. 900 900 000-0
 Hattcries-Smith and Clark; wittbeck and MatfheYs v.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-08
Your Own Particular
 Particular Case

Does 1t not seem reasonable that your case will he treated more Satis-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-09-16
Largest Searchlight.

A German firm has completed q
searchlight that is said TO be the larg
est in the world. Some idea of t le
great Illuminating power of this in
strument may be gagged from the fact
that it is of 316,O00,000 candle power.
If it were possible to set the giant up.
on a hill or tower 800 feet high its
rays could be easily detected seven,y
or eighty miles away. Indeed, 1t Is
almost impossible to tell how far its
rays could penetrate, as no actual
demonstration has been made. The
searchlight is fitted with an Iris shuC.
ter. 1t has q diameter Of six feet six
inches and was adopted in order 10
make the protector light-tight at any
moment desired. 1t is operated in
much the same way as shutter in
modern cameras. The leaves of the
shutter slide with fixed diaphragm
located in the axis of the ray Of light.
The whole device is electrically con.
trolled by two levers. One of these
controls the motor mounted in the base
Of the searchlight, which operates the
protector in vertical direction through
a train of gears; the other starts Or
stops the electric motor which controls
the horizontal movement Of the beam
of light. The same firm built the go
100000 candle power searchlight 70
Gently installed in the HeligOlanl
Lighthouse.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-09-16
Making Postage Stamps.

Postage stamps were introduced into
the United States in 1917. The print.
ing of postage stamps is done from
steel plates, on which a certain number
of stamps are engraved, and the paper
used is of peculiar texture, somewhat
resembling that employed in bank
notes. Two persons cover the plates
with the colOred inks and pass them
to two others, who print them with
large rolling hand presses. The colors
used in the inks are ultrO-marine blue,
Persian blue, chrome yellow, green,
vermilion and carmine. After the
sheets of paper on which the stamps
are printed have been died, they are
sent into another room and gummed
separately. They are placed back up
ward on a fiat wooden support, the
edges being protected by a metallic
frame, and the gum is applied with a
wide brush. The sheets are subse.
quentiy cut in halves with shears and
are then ready for perforatlng.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1904-09-16
a Fund of HiImor.

William Winter, the dramatic critic,
is thought by some to write the worst
hand of any man living. There may
have been giants in the past, men
like Horace Greeley, who surpassed
him, but no one his equal remains.
Some years ago Mr.. Winter was
travelling in Scotland, and having had
many amusing experiences, wrote an
account of them to R. H. Stoddard, in
New York. Mr.. Stoddard received
the letter at breakfast and, combin-
ing familiarity with the intuitions Of
the poet, managed to make it out, and
enjoyed several good laughs. He
glanced up at Mrs. Stoddard and said:
Its from William Winter. Very
funny. Want to read it?"
You know can never read word
Of his writing" answered Mrs. Stod.
dard.
ooh, that doesn't matter" replied
Mr.. Stoddard, tossing the letter over
"it's just as funny to look att"