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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

1t is not so much against some in high
places at Salem, who have sinned ana
ought to be brought to task as it i.
others who uphold them in their own
..ypocritical pretensions. Some have
been exposed and the Others will be a
soon as the proper time comes. although
they may rant all they please in the
meantime against the officers of tn.
county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
PHYSICIANS APPOINTED.
By B. & o: Railroad to Act as Surgeons
Along Its Lines.

A general notice, signed by super.
intendent U. B. Williams, OF the Mon,
ongan division of the B. & o., has beer
posted along the line. showing appoint,
ments OF company physicians as fol,
lows:
At olarksburg, DIR. D. c. Louchery, t.
do special work; at Gypsy, DR.. Charles
F. Amos; at Byron, DR. L. B. Bond; al
Berryburg, DIR. J. T. Baker; at Century
Mine, DR., ]. L. Hawkins; at cowen, DR.
D. P. Kessler.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
A vest7pocket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to carry,
asy to take, pleasant and never failing
n results are DeWitt's Little Early Ris.
srs. A vial of these little pills in the
vest pocket is a certain guarantee
against headache, biliousness, torpid liv-
,r and all of the ills resulting from con.
stipation. They tonic and strengthen the
liver. Sold by Wells & Haymaker.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
NIGHT WATERMAN RETURNS.

Oscar 7. Moore, night Waterman for
R. T. Lowndes, has returned from
two weeks stay at Salem, Va, his for.
mer home, and resumed his duties. Mr..
Moore was called TO Virginia by the
death of an uncle and detained by the
sickness of his grand mother.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

Matters of mudHl public concern have
been in existence at Salem several weeks
and a band OF people have found It nee
essaTy 10 take action to protect their
good name, and very properly % II, this
paper Is riglitly informed, and there Is
no doubt that It \. This being The
actual situatiOn, why does not the Salem
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

BY the time this paper gets through
vita a certain hypccitical element at
salem, there win not be enough respec.
tibility about them 10 longer stay in
this state.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

1t is not matter of special concerr
to this paper, but the public probabl,
wants to know why the Salem EXPIRES.
did not tell about the reform candidate
for mayor going on the bona of an &C
clsed violator Of law to keep him out o.
jail. A newspaper that keeps its com
munity posted ought TO chronicle suci'
events.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

This paper has been informed that
the Salem Express had no editor. II
says it was Ignorant Of that fact, Why
did it use the word, fact, if it was not
soG Since 1t acknowledges that it has
no editor, the Telegram would advise it
to get ono.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

And they do say that some of the
citizens Of Salem are going to leave.
Why does a certain paper OF That town
not rejoice since it puts up such strong
plea for righteousness? The fact Is, this
case is too near home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

whiskey and houses Of ill-repute are
not the only things tAlat trouble the
salem Express ut the present juncture.
But the public has observed that the
other things are not mentioned by that
paper.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
SEE DODGE.

His Paints are the paints to buy,
1t will cover the earth or may cover
the sky.
If you see Dodge soon,
He may teach you 10 paint the moon.
QUICK SIGNS. Don't dodge Dodge,
for any thing painted on everything.
MOral;-see Dodge. jan.22-e.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

Should moralists like the Salem Elk
press have any weight, because of its
own acts, or rather those so closely idcn-
titled with it. If you do not believe it
go out to that town, stay day and
find out what the church people are say
ing about It.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

Express cali upon the county officials to
take action, or rather why does ii not
abuse them for not doing soY ile peo-
pie Of salem, irrespective of political af-
tiliation or religious creed can tell all
about :.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
coNvIcTs TAKEN TO JAIL

Deputy sherifrs took Chan Uraven sen
fenced for 30 days; Rony Pitts and Rms.
sci Wright, for 60 days, to the Lewis
county jail Friday night to serve out
their sentences.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
Sweet Melody Flour.
Sweet Melody Flour.

You never did taste anything so good
Is Lyons chocolates. C. D. sturm &
Company. jan5-dtf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
For Gentlemen and Laaies

Manicuring, shampooing, Facial Mas
age and Scalp Treatment. Miss z. b
showaHer, room 4, Florentine Hotel.
Jau.s-tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

Any man has right TO run on the
Democratic ticket, but he is presump-
tOus beyond degree, he IS even egutistic,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

--.e greatest bargains ever offered in
clothing and shoes at win Nus
baum's. Jan.l4tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
Sweet Melody Flour.

Now ia the time 20 get a hat at q
great bargain Everything at cost. Eliz-
abeth Coffnan. jll-dtf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

when he asks the other parties to sup
port him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

Mems ruBbers, 30 cents ut wiz Nus
'aum's. Jan.l4.tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

In buying Lyons candies you get the
best candies at reasonable prices. C. D.
sturm 4 Co. jan5-dtf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23
f0LEYSH0NEYAnTAR

Cures Colds; Prevents Pneumonia
For sale by Stone & Mercer, C. D.
Sturm & Co, and R. ]. Criss.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

For something you can cat go to the
Coffee and Chop House, Pike street, op-
site Waldo. Ir-tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

Fifty houses ere needed In East
Clarksburs. If
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-23

Subscribers failing TO receive the Daily
Telegram regularly viii please make spe-
cific complaint to this Office.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
LOWER THOMPSON,

Septemn ner 20.-On Sunday ev-
ening quite large crowd of
young folks gathered at the home
of Wilson r. Myers and spent a
couple hours singlng-Stella Sig
ell beng organist.
The institute at Center was
well attended and the important
topics of teaching were fully dis.
cussed by the teachers, Harvey
Sharpe, Sam Simpson, Mr.. Bow.
man, Letitia Peck. Olive thinner.
man and Bessie Myers
Mrs Mamie Spicer is very sick
at present.
Mr.. III. II. Brewer Is going
about again after a severe spell
Of sickness.
Mrs. Wilson Myers and daugh.
ter, Bessie, spent Sunday with
the formers daughter, Mrs. Rem
ny Sharpe, at Round Top, Md.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Register and Clerks Notice.

Notice - hereby given that the following
named accountants have fled their accounts
In the Register and Clerks onice OF Fulton
county, Pa, and that the same VIII be present
ed to the Orphans Court of said county for
confirmation on the lst Monday (3rd day) of
October A. H., 1901
l. First and inal account of The Real Estate
Trust Company OF Philadelphia. Trustee for
Ella Mckibbin under will OF Sarah 1. McKibbIn
deceased.
g First and final account of Rachael A. Wink
administrators OF the estate of Amos Wink
late OF Brush Creek township, deceased.
B. First and final account OF II. s. Daniels,
Esq, administrator OF the estate of David
Martz late of Licking Creek township deceas-
ed.
4. First and final account of William II. Charl
ton administrator of the estate OF Maggie l..
Charlton late of Bethel township, deceased.
>. First and final account OF Geo W. Hum
bert administrator Of the estate OF John Covalt
late of Thompson township, deceased,
6. First and final account of A. J. Fore, exc
cutor of the last will and testament OF Henry
G. McGowan late of Dublin township, deceas-
ed
Z. First and na account of NJ. r. Shaffner
executor of the last will and testament of John
a, Wink late of Belfast township, deceased.
Registers ONCE, GEO. A. HARRIS,
Sept 6, 1904. Register
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Local institute.

A local institute was held al
Back Run school house, last Fri
lay evening.
Mr.. j. j. Conrad was elected
president. The teacher, Miss
Carrie Hum bert, had an excellent
program prepared.
The institute was made more
interesting by the patrons, as
well as the teachers, taking part
in the discussion.
Subjects for discussion were
Use of the Text Book; Inau-
ence OF Community upon the
School. Vice Versa; and How to
Secure Self Government IN the
School.
The committee decided to hold
the next institute at LaurelR Ridge,
October 9TH.
Teachers present were g. B.
Mellott, Maye Mellott, Virgie
Truax, Maude Rinedollar, Rebec.
ca Kotz, Olive Grlsslnger, Carrie
Hum bert and Hattie Kendall.
RUSSELL NELSON,
Secretary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28

The first local institute of Dub
lin township was held at Ft. Lat
tleton school Friday evening, Sep.
ember 23. The meeting was
called to order by the teacher
Levi Morton, gnd E. f. Kell was
appointed chairman.
The following SUBJECTS were
taken up. l. Little things and
their Importance in school. 2.
Influence of com munity upon the
school; vice versa. 3. Duties of
pupils, patrons, directors and
teacher.
There were eleven teachers
present. We, also, had the pleas.
ure of having with US Prof. b. G.
Lamberson of Hustontown, and
-Supt. Potts of Bedford coun.
ty. They proved to be of valuable
aid in the interest of education
and we would be glad to have
them come again.
The program was lnterspersed
with music rendered in such a
manner as to reflect much credit
on both pupils and teacher.
The second local institute will
be at Glunt's school Friday even
ing, October 9TH. Teachers, pa.
irons, and all friends of educa-
ton are cordially invited to at
tend.
Harvey Sipe, sec.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Mrs. A. F. Little,
McCOnnellsburg.
BETHLEHEM.

Miss Mary Ewing has return.
ed from a SIX weeks visit among
friends at Newton Hamilton and
Mount Union.
Those who spent last Sunday
with N. l. Flnlff and family were
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Wagner,
M. and Mrs. John Raker and
son Harry, Sylvester Cunning.
ham, and Ii. w. Ewing.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mum ma
spent last Sunday with their
daughter, Mrs. John Raker; Mr..
aud Mrs. Bennie Wilds were at
Thomas McClure's, and Mr.. and
Mrs. .Beamer Gress spent the
same day at Sam Scott's.
Mrs. Charlotte Flnitf spent a
few days this week with her son,
Nick.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McIlhan.
ey aud Mr.. and Mrs. George Lai-
dig, of Hustontown, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. II.
Connelly's last Sunday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28

Mrs. G.. W. Helm baugh has re.
turned home from Altoona and
Galitzin where she was visiting
her husband, who has had charge
of carpenter work there all su m.
mer. She also visited the fami-
ly of Harmon Schmidt, Mr.. Hem
baugh's cousin, and of Mrs. John
Schmidt, his aunt. In return
ing, she stayed few days with
her father, Mr.. G. Buterbaugb,
who has been confined to bis
house since last April on account
of paralysis. Mr.. Heinbaugh
expects to spend the rest of the
winter on the Allegheny noun.
tains where the air and water are
fresh. 1t is very dry up on the
Alleghanies, but not very warm.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Hotel Property
at Private Sale.

The undersigned will sell at pri-
vate sale the well known Washing
ton House property in McCon-
nellsburg, situated on Court
House Square. This is one of
most desirable hotel properties
IN the town, and has a splendid
patronage. The present owner
has conducted it for a period of
twenty five years and has no 9th
er motive for selling than desire
to retire from active business
For further information call on
or address
S. b. WOOLLET,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
A physician gives directions in

A physician gives directions in
handling a splinter which are well
worth remem mbering. When a
splinter has been driven deeply
into the hand 1t can be extracted
without pain by steam. Nearly
I'LL a wide mouth bottle with hot
water, place the injured part over
the mouth of the bottle aud press
tightly and in minute or two the
steam will extract both the splint-
er and inflammation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
IT SAVED HIS LEG.

p. A. Danworth of LAGRANGE,
Ca, suffered for six months with
a frightful running sore on his
leg; but writes that Bucklen s
Arnlca Salve wholly cured it in
five days. For ulcers, wounds,
piles, it's the best salve in the
world. Cure guaranteed. Only
25 cts. Sold at Trout's Drug
Store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Harvey Sipe, sec.
WORKING OVERTIME.

Eight hour laws are ignored by
those tireless little workers-Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Millions
are always at work, night and
day, curing indigestion, bilious.
LESS, constipation, sick headache
and all stomach, liver and bowel
troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe,
sure. Only 25c at Trout's Drug
Store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Farm for Sale.

The William A. Speer farm at
Saluvia, containing 2l0 acres with
large brick house, bank barn,
store building, &C., will be sold
at public sale on the premises on
Saturday, October /, 1904, at l
o'clock, 2. M. Terms will be
made known on day of sale.
FRANK 2. LYNCH,
Trustee.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28

The Cacapon Power Company
is erecting poles from Berkley
Springs to Hancock on which to
carry electric power. This com
pany will bring the power and
hight INTO the town and put in a
reduction plant before asking the
people or town to invest a cent in
the enterprise. There are sew
eral electricians here who expect
to get busy before long. Think
of Hancock lighted by electricity.
Three miles of poles have already
been set-this light is now only 3
miles off. Let itshine.-Hancock
Star.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
A POWER For GOOD.

The pills that are potent in
their action and pleasant in effect
are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
w. S. Philpot, of Albany, Ca,
says: "During a bilious attack
took one. Small as it was it did
me more good than calomel, blue
mass or any other pill ever took
and at the same time the effect
was pleasant. Little Early Ris.
crs are certainly an ideal pill. "
Sold at Trout's drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
USED FOR PNEUMONIA.

DR.. G. J. Bishop, oiAgnew, Mich.
says, 81 have used Foley's Honey
aud Tar in three very severe cas-.
es of pneumonia wi h good results
IN every case" Refuse substi-
tutes' Sold at Trout's drug
store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Administrators Notice.

Letters of administration on the estate of
Miss Rachel Humbert late or Ayr township,
Fulton county Pa.,deceased, having been grant
ed by the Register of Wills for Fulton county,
70 the subscriber, whose postoffice address Is
Dckeys Mountain. Fulton Co., Pa, all persons
who are indebted to the said estate will please
make payment, and those having claims will
present them to
ID. n. HUMBERT,
Sept II, 1904. Administrator
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary on the estate of Eph-
rain Gregory, late of Thompson township, Full
ton county. Pa deceased having been grant
eel to the undersigned, all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
p yment, and those having claims or demands
against the same, will present them without
delay to
n. II. TRUAX,
9-2i-q. Dckeys Mountain, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Horse for Sale.

Gray horse, 5 years old, half
Ham bletonian, a fine driver or
worker. Call on or address
r. II. WITTER,
Waterfall, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28

j. X. Johnston Is selling the
best Single Barrel Shot Guns,
ii. Il Il. at "a. 35 and a good Dou BILE
Barrel Shot Gun at $3.50.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28

Notice is hereby given that letters testament
ary have been granted to the undersigned upon
the estate of Elizabeth Crider late of Wells
township, Fulton county, Pa, deceased.
Any persons having claims against said estate
viii present them properly authenticated for
settlement, and those owing the same WIN please
call and settle.
JAS. A. McDONOUGH.
92l Oi New Grenada, Pa
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
A NEW JERSEY EDITORS TESTIMONIAL.

A NEW JERSEY EDITORS TESTIMONIAL.
M. T. Lynch, Editor of the Phil
lpsburg, N. j. Daily Post, writes:
| have used many kinds of medi-
cines for coughs and colds in my
family but never anything so good
as Foley's Honey and Tar. l
cannot say too much in praise of
IT," Sold at Trout's drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28

town last Friday.
Country Lard and Bacon for
sale at Stouteagle Brothers. The
lard is 10 cents pound.
FOR SALE-Quiet family bay
horse. Good driver gentle and
safe. Inquire at the News office.
With the issue of last week the
FULTON COUNTY News started
on the sixth year of it's existence.
Headquarters for well made
clothing. Goods in the piece, and
samples to select from.
GOLDSMITH, the tailor.
This is good time to sub
scribe for the FULTON COUNTY
NEWS. Only a dollar year in ad
vance.
The prettiest assortment of
silks and mohairs-all the latest
colors-Just received at J. X.
Johnston's
For SALE. Two mares and
one horse, from to II years old.
Call on or address w. d. Nor.
gret, Barton House, Hancock, Md.
Mrs. Alice Wldmeyer, of Han
COCK, recently sold the 'Davy
Johnson" farmin Thompson town
ship to William Secrist for $4,000
cash.
Died.-George Orlin, son of
Beamer and Eva Gress, died Sep.
tember 6, 1904, aged 4 months.
"Budded on earth TO blossom
in heaven.
For Sale.-Heavy draught bay
horse, IL years old, work any
where and perfectly safe.
JOliN NJ. CLENENGER.
Hustontown, Pa.
Miss Anne B. Frey spent sev
eral days in Philadelphia last
week, where she purchased
complete line of fall and winter
millinery.
After spending several weeks
very pleasantly at Ocean Grove,
N. j., Miss Margaret Clevenger
returned to her home in Taylor
township last Thursday.
For the coming season, ]. X.
Johnston has the largest assort-
mcnt OF ladies coats, jackets and
pretty skirts that he has ever
shown.
Rev. Joseph V. Adams. of Nc
Connellsburg, was the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Adams, on Spring street, several
days this weck.-Everett Press.
Norris f. Hoover OF Huston
town and Prof. g. f.. Barton and
George A. Harris, Esq, Of this
place, attended the congressional
conference at Harrisburg last
Wednesday.
o. G. Bowers, Esq, a Cham
bersburg lawyer well known in
this county, was last week nomi-
mated for Congress in this dis.
trict, ut the Democratic confer.
ence held at Harrisburg.
Foley's Honey and Tar is pecul-
iarly adapted for chronic throat
troubles and will positively cure
bronchitis, hoarseness and all
bronchial diseases. Refuse sub.
stitates. Sod at Trout's drug
store.
After a vacation of five weeks,
spent very pleasantly at her home
near Clear Ridge, Miss Eta
Fields has returned to the home
of Geo. B. Mock in Ayr township,
where she has been employed
during the past two years.
For RSALE,-largeEnglish Berk,
shire male hogs for sale. Fine
ones. Also, some good grade
short horn bull calves from good
cows, from weeks to B months
old. Call on or address G. J.
Brewer, McConnellsburg, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOAN w. Fields
spent the time from Saturday un-
til Monday with the formers fa-
ther, Deputy Sheriff David r.
Fields of this place John is the
Director of the Oklahoma Agri.
cultural Experiment Station at
Saltwater, Oklahoma.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
Chance for Bargains.

Expecting to close out my bus
ness at Harrisonville, l will, dur
ing the next few weeks, sell my
store goods at greatly reduced
prices.
4-w. S. K. PITTMAN.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
THE CHAMBERSBURG
ACADEMY

For Boys. 10Th Year. Designs to give pupils
thorough preparation for college or business,
also to provide pleasant home where they
may develop under the most favorable physi-
cal moral and educational conditions,
Individual oversight and instructor, outdoor
sports encouraged Only u limited number OF
boarding students admitted. Terms $3.50 per
year. Send for catalogue.
ID. EDGAR RICE, VI. A.. Principal
Chambersburg Pa
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28

g2i-OI.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-09-28
NOTICE

Sept II, 1904.
The Press., 1904-01-07
THE EYES,.

Black or very dark eyes denote ca
pacity for extreme ardor in love.
Greenish tints in blue or hazel eyes
are the signs of wisdom and courage.
Steel colored eyes usually denote a
cold nature. also deceit and treachery.
Russet brown eyes. untinged by vel
low. mean an affectionate and gentle
disposition.
Dark blue eyes while indicating af
lection and purity. do not represent in,
tellectuality.
Variable gray eyes are highly intel
lectual and indicative of an impulsive
and impressionable temperament.
Clear light blue eyes. especially if ac
companied by steadfastness of express
sion. denote cheerfulness. amiability
and constancy.
Tawny eyes denote fckleness. Eyes
Of no particular color. only feeble
shades Of gray and blue. go with lynn
phatic dispositions. characterized by
cOldness. seltishness and listlessDess.
The Press., 1904-01-07
Water In the Kalahari Desert.

The bushmen in the Kalahari desert
often live scores of miles from places
where water comes to the surface
During certain part of the year sharp
storms pass over the Kalahari. cover
Ing the apparently arid region with the
brightest of verdure and filling for a
few short days the water courses with
roaring torrents. The bushmen know
how to find water by digging in, the
bottoms of these dried up river beds.
They dig hole three or four feet deep
and then tie sponge to the end Of
hollow reed. The sponge absorbs the
moisture at the notion of the hole, and
the natives draw it into their mouths
through the reed and then empty it into
calabashes for future use.
The animals that inhabit such wastes
as the Kalahari are Of course accus-
toned to living. upon very small and
infrequent supplies of water. The Bech>
uana do not lead their cattle to the
drinking places oftener than once III
two or three days. 1t is said that goats
in the Kalahari frequently pass monty
without wafer -