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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
abled to accomplish this owing to their
having previously collected the pigeons

abled to accomplish this owing to their
having previously collected the pigeons
from outside lofts and stored them
within their stronghold, to be liberated
a. occasion required. Birds from the
Port Arthur lofts were at the same
time taken out OF the port. and thus
the besieged city will be kept In.
formed OF events happening outside.
With a far-seeing fOrethought, the
necessity of which Is only now appar.
ent. the laps some Ave years ago es.
tabllshed their military and naval
lofts, and by repeated experiments
since then they have organized n sys.
TEN calculated to bring forth the high.
est qualities Of the pigeons with which
their lofts were stocked.
With an army on the march the use
Of pigeons as messengers mas SO rar
proved failure, all experiments to
get these birds 10 return to a loft con-
tinually on the move having been void
of success. Japan has, however, with
the tenacity of purpose for which she
n famous, scored success with
travelling lofts, of which the illustra-
ton will give general idea. Such
lofts are stocked with birds as soon as
they are old enough to leave the nest,
and the birds are kept confined with.
in II until required for use. The whole
loft Is then transferred to the military
base, or temporary post near the scene
of operations, and the birds, then sew
eral months old, are given their liberty
for the first time. Not having flown
to another locality, they quickly settle
down to their new surroundings, and
in a few days are familiar with the
country for miles around. Every
opportunity Is seized to give them
additional experience before being
actually used In the service, and to
keep open communication with an ad.
vance column, or for scouting work,
these travelling lofts have proved In.
valuable. Should, however, the base
of operations be advanced. or tenn
pOrary post abandoned, the birds are
at once discarded and new loft trans
ferred to the altered surroundings.
Scouts. both mounted and no cycle,
each carry from four to six birds In
bamboo cage, snng after the fashion
Of a knapsack, and thus reports are
sent back without the necessity Of
their leaving the post of observation.
For great distances two birds may be
flown with the same dispatch, but this
Is seldom required, the usual custom
being to repeat each message on sub
sequent BIRDS, so that .hs final pigeon
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13

liberated would not only carry its own,
but also copy Of messages sent by
the birds first liberated. 1t must be
understood that the flight Of the pigeon
would be seriously impeded were II to
be burdened with any great weight,
and consequently dispatches are writ.
ten on specially prepared slips Of rice
paper. These. contrary to the general
impression. are not tied round the
birds neck. but are rolled and placed
In celluloid holder. fastened by two
clips to the birds leg. and are thus
carried close under the tail Of the bird
when 1t Is in flight. The total weight
Of this carrier, which Is manufactured
by Belgian arm, il under four
grammes.
The speed Of the pigeon Is another
point which may be easily misunder.
stood. Although It Is true under Ger.
tain circumstances pigeon will ny
1900 yards per minute. or nearly
80 miles per hour. yet this IL only
accomplished under exceptionally IA.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
TACkLiNG A NEW MAN. 90
Even the Experienced Drummer Finds
IL Embarrassing,

The drummer leaned ON his left ell.
bow and puffcd rehcctiveiy. The con.
versation had been on the subject of
craftsmanship. and he removed the
cigar from his mouth to deliver him
self as follows
II have been selling goods steadily
for eleven years, yet have never been
able to overcome a certain timidity at
approaching new man.
Before 20 into place my hands
grow clammy and my face pales. 1t is
about the same feeling as II singer or
AN actor has on stepping before the
footlights. Once the conversation has
begun between my prey and me my
nervousness vanishes; but oh. the hor-
ror of breaking the ice
AS an illustration of what | have
said. let me tell you of this morn
ing's experience.
AT half.past 5 I reached the office,
and IL took me until 10 to make up my
mind to 20 out. argued with myself
and chastised myself mentally in the
effort to get rid of that awful and
unreasonable fear of tackling a new
man.
FINALLY screwed UP courage. and,
with the boy at my side carrying the
samples. trudged to Maiden lane for
the maiden effort of the day. Arriving
at the building. l caught my breath
and hesitated. looking at the youth,
who. to my joy. seemed unconscious of
la, "A Dot
sible. and l walked up the stairs.
well. l could have howled with
glee at finding sign on the door. read
ing: Removed to Greenwich street
"Concealing my feelings from the
youth, stood on the sidewalk CLAN
cling up and down the street medi-
tatively. Actually was specializing
how l might avoid the interview. The
boy was whistling I've a feeling for
you softly. and followed every note
mentally.
AT last. fearing that the moral ef.
feet on the boy might he disa strous
II l did otherwise. l led the way to
the car to go to Greenwich street.
Reaching the place. my heart sank.
Yes. there was the firms sign. big gilt
letters glistenng in the sunlight. They
had certainly not moved from this
place.
II walked In boldly and was greeted
by handsome stenographer, who rose
TO ask my business.
"Is Mr.. Blank in?'
''She smiled sweetly and answered
NO. Mr.. Blank Is out of town, and
won't be back for week.
IL thanked her with n straight face
and retreated in good order. Once out.
side. gave the boy car fare-I
couldn't look him in the face-and told
him to report at the office after lunch
Then. seeing that was not oh.
served. I laughed out long and loud
Again the enemy was foiled! I had
succeeded in not seeing my customer
The best part Of the morning was gone
and was respited until afternoon"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
According to Law.

This story is being told of certain
New York politician: He had sue
ceedcd in securing for friend Of his
a position as tax assessor ut the cost
of considerable exertion. Not long
after the friend had begun work In
his new position the politician was
surprised and gricvcd to see that he
was taxed. under personal proper.
ty," S24 as the possessor of one goat.
He called OH his friend the assessor
for an explanation, accusing him of in
gratitude and forgetfulness of favors
received.
"But l couldn't do less than obey the
specific details Of the law" protested
his friend; "look--hcre's what 1t says"
and he read from his paper: For all
property bounding or abutting on the
highway, $12 per front foot"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
The Balloon Plant.

One of the curious devices of nature
for scattering seeds is seen in the bal.
loon plant of California. The fruit
is yellow. and is Il little larger than
an egg. 1t has the appearance of an
empty bag. but 1t contains watery
substance which evaporates or dries
up when the fruit matures. a sort of
gas taking its place. This gas is lighter
than air. and the fruit flips back and
forth in the wind until 1t finally breaks
loose from its slender stem, rises into
the air to a height of from IS to 100
feet. and sails away to fail in some dis.
tant spot, and thus extend the growth
of its kind.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
Cost OF Our Acquired Territory.

The cost of the acquisition of vast
territory by the United States is given
in the following list: Louisiana, 49,.
100000; Florida, $5.OOO,OOO; Texas,
S1S,5OO.OOO: California and New Mex.
leo, S15.OOO.OOO: Arizona. S1O,OOO,OOO;
Alaska, $7,25O.OOO; Philippine islands,
S2O.OOO,OOO; Panama canal, SiO.OOO,OOO:
Panama canal strip. s1O,OOO.OOO; total,
S14O.75O.OOO. In addition, the United
states. when 1t annexed Hawaii, as.
sumed debt Of $4OOO.OOO.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13

vorable conditions: 100 yards per
minute. or ffty miles per hour, being
fairer average. This. however, must
not be taken to mean that the pigeon
normally dies the distance between
two places fifty miles apart In an
hour. as owing to its not hyIng in an
absolutely straight line It would prob
ably take seventy.hve minutes to NC.
complish the distance. For this reason
forty miles per hour Is the speed usual.
ly credited to the birds. Distances up
to 800 miles 1t would cover at the
same rate. but above that the average
would often be much lower. owing to
the birds not being able to fly after
dark. Whenever possible they are
therefore liberated at such an hour
AS enables them to regain their loft
upon the same day; the risk Of capture
and the dispatch falling into the enc
my's hands being then reduced to q
minimum.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
PIGEONS IN THE WAR.
How japanese and Russian Armies
Make Use of the Birdie.

ooc VI uuc
Such Is the exigency Of war that
even the gentle dove Of peace IL
pressed into its service. The part
played by these birds and the yeonlan-
~ service they rendered in the South
African war will still be fresh in many
memories; and notwithstan ding the ad.
vent and progress Of wireless telegrn-
rhy, 1.-THE faithful messenger" IL again
seeing active service. this time with
the Japanese and Russian forces.
Russia has long esta blished military
lofts at her fortified towns In Man
churia, and has more recently accept.
ed the offer Of French colombophile
fanciers to organize service Of these
birds In outlying districts. This last
move on her part has already borne
fruit, messages having been carried
out Of beleagured Port Arthur by
these birds. The Russians were en-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13

One Of the best.iiked and most pop
ular business men In Chicago is Tom N.
Donnelly. the jeweler. at 11S Dearborn
street. Mr.. Donnelly enjoys the con.
ndence and patronage of the very best
people In Chicago. and II you want the
best goods. in watches, Do "ouds and
jewelry, ut reasonable prices. the man
to patronize is honest Tom Donnelly, ct
IFS Dearborn street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
Kinssicy's laughter a Cat ho,ic.

Mrs. st. Leger Harrison lucas
Malep. who has written several note
worthy works Of fiction. has Joined the
Roman Catholic Church In England.
She Is the daughter Of the late Charles
Kingsley, whose antlpathy for the
Church Of Rome found strong expires.
sion In his stories.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13

The accounts Of corporations, firms
and individuals respectfully solicited.
CORNER MONROE AND CLARK SITS.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
ITEMS OF INTEREST

For wines and liquors. Heating h
Mahony, the well.known importers and
wholesale dealers in this line Of gOodsA
are among the foremost in the country.
for value as well as the excellence Of
their goods.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
Getting At the Real Facts.

Doctor" queried the inquisitive per-
son, do You believe that the cigarette
habit causes weak minds2'
mot necessarily" replied the NJ. d.
"As a rule 1t merely indicates them.s
Commercially Tribune.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
Much the Moro Ess

Much the Moro Essential.
"She certainly wouldn't have the
face to wear bathing suit like that"
II don't know, but she thinks she
has the Observation-Disclosures Press.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13
THE "REAL GOOD" MAN.
The Tale of the Fellow Who Always
Stayed the Same.

Once there was a man whose chin
always seemed to be trying to shrink
back out of sight. He was weakened
and watery-eyed, and when he spoke
the sound of his voice seemed to scare
him. His income was $o3 a month. 1t
had been the same ever since he had
quit eating at his fathers table. In
the great establishment Of the firm
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-13

Why is 1t that a man always gives
away better advice than he ever gets2
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not near
" as grave as an individual disorder OF
the system. oycrwork, loss of sleep
nervous tension will be followed by ut
ter collapse. unless reliable ssmedy Is
Immediately employed. -.herc's n-thing
so efficient to cure disorders Of the liver
or kidneys "a Electric Bittcrs. It's a
wonderful tonic, and effective nervine
and the greatest all around medicine for
run down systems 1t di-pcls nervous
ness. rheumatism and neuralgia. and ex-
pels malaria germs. Only Soc, and sat
i.facticn guaranteed by Frank c, Bland
druggist.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
A Newspaper wOrth bending.

The Pittsburg Times Is a conservative
careful newspaper Tor particular people.
Its statements of fact and comments on
them are concise and correct. Its de-
partments are in charge of experts. and
its authority in all matters pertaining
to the events of the world at large and
CT the community it represents more
particularly is recognized. It has no
Sunday edition, and its position IN that
regard in Pittsburg is as unique as its
thorough reliability in every way.
Stannch1y Republican in political policy
it yet gives al the news Of all parties.
lie moral tone 3 nigh, and churchnien of
every creed find in its columns more
news of their interests and work than
in all its cotemporaries confined.
Sports are given the prominence they
deserve and no more, The news con-
corning them Is bright timely. and ade-
quate, for the work IS done by mas
ter. Theaters in The Times rs in no
other paper have the trssh told about
them and the plays they offer. No busi-
.uess considerations ever interfere with
the publication OF criticisms that really
criticise in this department, too, the
work is done by q master. Society and
the affairs of women find careful and
complete exposition on the page devoted
to them. Industrial matters are accord.
ed the prominence they merit in Pitts
burg paper, while the stock market is
given the attention that has brought
thc Times into the front rank OF finan-
eiaI authorities. Above all rhe Times
sisga model not only OF brevity of state
nient but of dignifed simplicity in its
Typographical appearance. 1t ofrends
neither the eye nor the sensibilities.
Those things that are of Importance are
treated accordingly. Those that are un-
important are handled in keeping with
their value. Each issue OF The Times
is days history Of events tine wide
world round. Its price j one cent daily
or $500 a year.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
rraeledy Ayerted.

"Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved" writes Mrs. W. Watkins
of Pleasant City, o. Pneumonia had
played sad havoc with him and terri.
BILE cough set in besides. Doctors treat
ed him, but he grew worse every day
At length we tried DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption. and our dari-
ing was saved. He's now sound, and
weIl.' Everybody ought to KNOX, its
the only sure cure for coughs, colds and
all lung diseases Guaranteed by Frank
{. Bland, druggist. Price soc and si.0O,
Trial BOTTLES free.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
a Chance for Northern Formers.

Are you tired OF our cold northern win
tiers, with their sickness and disease.
Are you tired worrying over the dan.
ger of crop failure and consequent A.
nancial ruinl
Are yon tired Of working hard aIl sea-
son without fair financial return or
your cfrortsl
Do you want to avoid al this, and live
in a country where the air Is always
bailny and the climate healthy; where
crop failures are unknown and financial
troubles vanish; where land can be
bought cheaply and taxes are almost
nothing; where churches and schools arc
plentiful and the country tlickiy set
tedf
All of these advantages can be secured
along the lines OF a double tracked rail-
road, and with the greatest markets in
the United States Mt ycur very door.
A postal or letter addressed to tho
undersigned viii bring You FREE or
CHARGE. descriptive matter and full
particulars.
E. A. RICHTER, T.P.A., III. Cent r. R..
sig PARK BUILDING.
ianeowtf. PITTsBuRG: PA
Great sale now going on at VIII Nus
baum.s. .Jan.l4.tf.
:.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
NATIONAL BANK AT SALEM.

SpecIal to the Telegram.
Salem, W. Va, March 24-.The Salem
bank. state institution. will shortly
become national bank. The 1rea sury
department at Washington recently re-
ceived an application asking permission
to change it from state bank to nat
ional bank. The application has been
granted and the stockholders of the bank
will have meeting April - for the pur-
pose of making the change. 1t Is pro-
posed to double the capital stock of the
institption. which, 1t is said, can be done
by applying the surplus to this purpose.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
THE NEW YORK WORLD
rHRIcE-A-wEEK EDITION
Read Wherever the English Language i.
Spoken.

The Thrice Week World long ago
established itself in public favor, and it
il now recognizet,- as the strongest pub
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Advertisers and publishers seeking cinbb-
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.--.iyersally testify to this. 1t is widely
circulated in every State and Territory
Africa and on the gold fields in the des-
erts of Australia. These are the. things
that tell.
Next year we have the Presidential
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You will not want to miss any details.
and if you subscribe now your years
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The Thrice-a-Week World j. ais<a-
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In addition to all the news. the Thrice
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
Another FREIGHT WRECK
ON The B. & 0. TRACKS
Freight Train Strikes Stone That
Had Rolled From Mountain Side
Jumped the Track and Rolled
Over an Embankment.

The Baltimore q Ohio railroad seems
to be Jonahed. or at least very Inflated,
for many miles east of Grafton and es-
pecially across the mountains. Several
appalling wrecks have occurred on that
section of the line the past few months
and another took place Tuesday night.
A freight engine and twelve cars left
the track and rolled over an embarrassment
to a track below the one they left. They
caused loss of life and destruction of
track and other railroad property.
The dead are:
Frank Fra1ey. fireman, who Sc home was
at Terra Alta.
Wilson Richards, brakeman, of Cum
bertrand. Md.
G. w. Rice. engineer, of Keyser, was
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
siockades ana Sl,=.ards.

In new Pullman Ordinary" sleepers,
wide yestibuled and with every modern
convenicne. in ci,arre OF competent
agene from Cincinnati and Chicago via
Louisville. New Orleans. Houston. San
Antonio. Fl Paso and Los Angeles TO San
Francisco. Rates or berth half of cost
in-1eguiar sleepers- For FREE dcsrip-
tive matter and full particulars address
f. A. RICHTER, Tray. Passenger Agent.
Illinois Central Railroad.
$40 PARK BUILDING, PITTSBURG. PA
Jan. 2o.w.ti.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
THE BANNER COUNTY
FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kanawha county is the banner one so
far for political announcements ON the
Republican side. The Republican paper
contains four columns of announcements
of candidates for nomination. There
are two for state senator, ten for House
of Delegates. two for circnit judge. three
for sheriff, ten for assessor( two dis
trictsl, four for county commissioner,
nineteen for justice of the peace, and
fourteen for constable.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
CONVENTION
10 Be Held By the State Sunday School
Organization and Arrangements
That Are Being Made.

y
The twenty-second annual convention
of the West Virginia Sunday School As,
ISOLATION will be held ID. W in the city
of Grafton. Tuesday, "Wednesday and
Thursday, April 10Th, goth and eist, l.,- .
The session will be held in the First
Baptist church, beginning Tuesday AT:
ternoon and continuing through Thurs.
day evening" st Panl,s AZ Il. church,
West Grafton. win also be used for
evening sessions.
The purpose of the convention j. cd
,ucational and. inspirationai. 1t is an
occasion when workers of the various
denomina lions i are brought near to-
gether because joined in Common
capse to lead souls to-a common Master.
Representa- tive workers OF our own State
will do all in their power TO mike the
gathering profitable.
The workers who, are coming to us
from our sister States axe just the ones
we need. Rev. E. Morris Ferguson.
Secretary International Association OF
Trenton. n. J., is as well acquainted
WITH the details of the work ma an ex-
pert matchmaker is with a watch. He
knows the difference between high
grade w-altham movement Sunday school
and 'sprize-paclsaec ti,rnipn Sunday
School. and he can tell how to trans
form the latter into the forlner-a feat
that would baffic the expert atchnnaler,
Or. E. s. Lewis. of Columbus, o.. Is
a choice spirit in his Quiet Hour Talks.
and viii give the workers the spiritual
upiift they need TO carry on the. work
of the Master.
The railroads have given q rate of
one and one-third fare for sroiiid trip.
Card orders may be obtained from your
lcoppty secretary. Free entertainment
lin be provided for ten delegates from
Aeach county. wbo-are appointed by the
Punt5 Mpssociation. Souvenir program
ws,s pdy April LIST. Write to your
coud retary for one. or to DIR. NJ.
NJ ~ I'd. secretary, Nliddlebonrne,
West VirsiSsia.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
Fortune IN muck ra,ms.

If you are interested in this favoritc
branch of agriculture. and desire some
Interesting reading matter showing how
fortunes are actually made along the
line of the Illinois Central R R. by
northern farmers who are now located
in the south, write to the undersigned
for FREE handsomely illustrated pam-
.phlets and full particulars
e. "A. RICHTER, T.P.A., III. Cent R R.,
SIP PARK BUILDING,
ianeowtf. PITTSBERG. Pa.
California IN comfort Avoiding Snow.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25

fatally injured.
The train ran into rock that had
fallen from the mountain side. The en-
gine and cars were all badly smashed
and the track torn up for a considerable
distance.
Trains were delayed many hours. the
tracks being bloclSaded and torn up so
that trains could not pass. No. l, the
passenger train due here shortly after
midnight, going west, did not arrive
until IL o'clock "wednesday morning. It
detoured over the West Virginia Central
as did also Nos. ~ and 4. going east
No. Wednesday morning succeeded in
getting through by the scene of the
wreck and ran only an hour and half
late.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-03-25
ADvEsrIsEMENr roe PROPOSALS.

Clarksburg, w. Va. March 81, 1901.
Sealed proposals win be received at
this building until 9 o'clock p. M, April
%, 1905, for furnishing fuel. lights. water
leo miscellaneous supplies washing towels
hauling ashes. and sprinlSling streets for
this building during the fiscal year end
ing june 80 1905, Of such portion Of the
year rs may be dsemed advisable. The
right 10 reject any and al bids 4 re-
served ~ ire feasarv Department.
s. &. j5f:Sfr ~ chsfoaiSp