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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-15
Turkey Creek.

Mr.. Lynch has had lame arm the
past week.
The brdgemen have finished the
bridge across the creek and as soon as
the abutments are put in and the APP
proaches raised we once more will
have a Turkey Creek bridge.
Mr.. Oaphant is connecting his
house with his gas well aud will sooD
be burning gas.
J. II. Hardness bought fine team
Of horses last week.
Last Friday being the birthday Of
G. Q. Wyatt and his son Victor, the
D.ighbOrs and friends made sur
prise party for them. They came
with well filled baskets, had a very
pleasant time and had plenty to eat
aud TO laugh at. When the time
came 4. to depart as it did only too
seor they wished Mr.. Wyatt aud son
many more such birthdays.
Mr.. Carter has brother-in law and
family from the territory staying
with him.
G. &. Wyatt is having another
house built 10 Chanute.
Mr.. Frye has gone to northern
/ wa pu visit,
The well On the Casslngham place
has proved 70 be a fine gas well.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-15
Austin.

Literary was well attended Friday
night,
Florence Williams is with US again.
Crosby and Lucy McDougall and
Nettie Wyatt are on the sick list.
Quite a number from Austin a.
tended the dance at Myers Saturday
night.
Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Frazier were
shopping in Chanute Friday.
Mrs. John lehman and family and
Mr.. AK and family spent Sunday at
the home of FL. K. Lawrence.
South Valley and Austin will have
a cipherlng and spelling match at the
Austin school house one evening next
week. The exact date will be given
later Everybody invited.
Clarence McLeland spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends south or
carleton.
Lulu COwen and Ethel McLeland
were out of school Tuesday.
Claude McLeland spent Sunday
with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Scribner spent
Sunday with the formers parents
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-15
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

tiNN aiiAht
is because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-heart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result of kid
ney disease. If
kidney trouble is
allowedtoadvance-
the kidney-poison-
ed blood will at
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-15
CHILDREN POISONED

Many children are poisoned and
made nervous azd weak, if not KILLED
outright, by mother giving them
cough syrups containing opiates.
FoleY's Honey and Tar is safe and
certain remedy for coughs, Group and
lug trouble, and Is the only promi-
neut cough medicine that contains
no opiates or other poisons. For sale
by Brown Pharmacy.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-15

Mr.. Vim. S. Crane of California;
Nd, suffered for years from rheuma-
tism and lumbago. He was finally
advised to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, winch he did and If effected
complete cure. The liniment is for
sale by all druggists.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-15
PNEUMONIA AND La GRIPPE

Coughs cured quickly by FoleY's
Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes.
For sale by Brown Pharmacy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
FROM THE ASHES.
Baltimore Eamilys Experience Points
Moral to Residents Of clarksburT

6aRtimore FarnilyS experience Points a
Moral to Residents Of clarksburg
The visitor to Baltimore today scarce
~ realizes that less than year ago tae
city vas almost destroyed by ncnor.
able hsc. 4 similar comparison misat
be made by George W. Nally, one Of
the leading citizens of Baltimore. as to
the enange IN his own looks.
A short time ago, Mr.. Eally, writ
ing from his home address. o2lS BAR.
clay ST., says: q havs been troubled
for years with catara and had resorttd
TO all remedies that could be thought
OF. Ny wife was also afflicted with tais
terrible disease, but all the trestmeats
We used were absolue failure until We
tried Hyomei. It worked like charm
and has made a complete cure in both Of
our cases"
c. D. Sturm go, the local agents
for Hyoulsi, have 50 mucn faith in the
treatment taas they give their personal
guarantee to refund the money in case
it does not benefit. 4 eomplste outfit
costs one dollar, toe extra bottles are
but fifty Coats. Ask TO see the strong
under which Hyomsi is sold.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
A Manual Regult

It is very reasonable to suppose Il
the foundation Of a structure WAS "a
moved that the building itself IS bound
to come down. This same principle can
Be applied 70 diseass, Take medicine
into toe system tnas WIN remove tde
cause Of sickness, and lines will leave
81 j.seH, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, sick
headache and biliousness nave their
Foundation in stomach disorders. Re.
more this weakness and tae other symp,
toms are no more. There is one cure
for this that all druggists sell for 2Sc
kidney and bladder disease. Geo. 4
Hausan, locomotive engineer, Lima, o.,
writes, "costant vibration Of the engine
caused NE a great deal Of trouble vita
ny kidneys, and I got no relief until |
used FOlsy's Kidney Cure" Sold BY G.
D. st,rm { Co. stone & Mercer and R.
]. Criss.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
Cashier.

Forty million bottles of August Flow
er sold in the United States alone since
its introduction! And the demand for
it is Still growing. Isn't that fine
showing Of suceessH Don't It prove that
August Flower nas had unfailing sue.
csc in the cure of Indigestion and dys.
pepsia-the two greatest enemies d
health and happines2 Does it not af.
ford the best evidence that August
Flower i a sure specific for all stOn.
ach and Intestinal disOrders?-taat it
has proved itself the bcst Of all liver
regulatory Augut Flower ha a match.
less record Of over thirty-fve years N
curing the ailing millions Of these dis
tressing conplaiats,-a sucO S that is
becoming wider in its scope every day,
at aome and abroad. as tne fame Of
August Flower spreads, Trial bottles
25c; regular size 75c. For sale by +
G. Bland, druggist.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
No More Suffering.
7d@bd

Ii YOU are troubled With indigestion
get a bottle of KodOl Dyspepsia Cure
and Sc aow quickly it viii cure you.
Geo. A, Thompson, of Spencer, la,
says, Have had dyspepsia for twenty
years. Ny case was almost hopeless.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure was recommend
ed and used few bottles OF it and it
Is tae only thing taat relieved me.
Would not be without it. Have doc
tored with local physicians and also at
Chicago, and even went to Norway vita
hope Of getting some relief, but KOlol
Dyspepsia Cure IS the only remedy that
aas done me any good, and I heartily
recommend Il. Every person suffering
with Indigestion or Dyspepsia should
use it." Sold by Stone 8 Mercer
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

ADVERTISED LETIERS


List Of unclaimed letters N the
clarks5urg, " Va, post Office, adye-
tised DIE s, 1901:
William Artenes-. CaaTae Bush, Mis-
silyie u. Baruss. Andrew E. Campbell.
Tossp Gsruak, Miss Margaret Coleman,
afrs. R. N. Cofuan, W. \. Cameron,
Annie Dandlio, H. A. Douglass, Jessie
DoaavOu. Farley Dain, Prof N. E.
Etlius, H. c. PelreIl, Manuel Fepensnd,
Slaeri Fra1cejio, Lebastiano FEyen, H.
L. CARRIER, same, Shire Quinn, ". D.
Griffin, Charley Hyue, Cora E Hawke-,
Flip HENDERSON, Newton Hyde, Edward
H. Jones, Mss Carl Jones julia John.
son. Mrs. Ora /. JONES, R. E. Kidd, A.
R. Sewer. Ray Loytaer, Byron Melon
aid, f. L. Manall. E. L. Maxwell, Ed.
Hophis, Mrs.. John 3lcGaIry, Thee Laf.
ferty. Miss Ida Oaks, Bailey Parsons,
same. Miss Jessie ROBERTSON, F. R.
Sheets. Mss Elizabeth Short, Miss
Emma St7ater. Cess Still NJ. A. sum.
ners, 0. \. StIrm, Mrs. Annie Tanada,
The Northwestern ms. Go, J. ". Ten.
Pleoon. Mrs. Ida Trinlde, Wilson Ia.
nary. Miss Blancas Wright Lenna VII.
is, [. White. Hilliard Young.
s. c. DENHASf, P. N
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
Perolutlon Tmmin.nt.


A sure sign Of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system IS nerv-
CUISINES. sleplessnes, or stomach upsets.
Electric Bitters viii quickly dismember
the Troublesome causes. It never fails
70 tone the stomach, regulate the kid.
neys and bowels, stimulate the liver and
clarity the blood Run down systems
benefit particularly and al the usual
attending aches vanish under It's search.
ing and thorough effectiveness. Electric
Biters is only SOC, and that is returned
II it don't give perfect satisfaction.
Guaranteed by Stone 8 Mercer and F.
c. Bland, Druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
Ashbunhau, Ontario, Testi6es to the
Good Qualities of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

Ashburnham, Ont, Apr. 10, 1861
think it Is only right that I should tell
you what a wonderful effect Chamber
Iain's Cough Remedy has produced.
The day before Easter I was 50 dis
tressed with a cold and cough that I
did not think 10 DC able to take any
duties the next day. as my voice was
almost cboEed by the cough. TIE same
day received an order from you Tor
a bottle OF youT Cough Remedy. at
once procured sample bottle, and took
about Tire doses Of tho medicine. To
my great relief the cough and cold mad
completely DISAPPEARED and was abs
to preach -hre times on Easter DAY. ]
know that tni, rapid and effective cure
wa duo to your cough remedy. make
this testimonial without solicitation.
being thankful TO have found such a
God-sentr czpsdy. Respectfullyyo us,
E. A. LANGFELDT, NJ. A,
Rector of St. LulSe's Churc,.
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
This remedy i for sale by Stone &
Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
Whv Prevailing s panneroua.

Constant motion jars the kidneys
which are kept in-place in the body BY
delicate attachments This Is the Eea.
son that travellers, trimmer, street car
men. teamsters AMI all who drive very
much suffer from kidney disease II sOme
form. Foley's Kidney Cure strength.
ems me indneys and cures al firm Of
per box, It Is Dr.. Gums Improved
Liver Pills. They get right at sae BE-
ginning OF thee diseases and make the
cure by taking away the cause. Stone
& Mercer, Druggists. 4
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
s.ncthoIdsrs Mating.

The annual meeting Of tae stockhold-
ers Of tae Empire National Bank, 4
Clarlssbrg. win 0e held at It's banking
housc on Tuesday, January 10, 1905, at
one o'dlocS, p. m, for the election Of d.
rs-sors for the ensuing year and for tae
transaction of any othr business that
may properly come before them.
E.B. DEIsoN.
GderltdSwtd. Cashier.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
Head About to Burst from Severe Bill

Head About to Burst from Severe Bill
ious Attack.
q had severe bilious attack and
felt like my head was about to burst
when got hold Of a free sample Of
Caamberain's Stomach aud Liver Tab
lets. ! took 4 dose Of them after sup
per and the next DAY felt Ike a new
man and have been feeling happy ever
since" says Mr.. ]. W. Smita, of Jalif,
Texas. For bitousness, stomach troub-
les and constipation these tablets have
no equal. Price IS cents. For sale by
Stone s Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
Tour Of an Mexico.

Tour Of all Mexico in January and
February, Under escort Of Beau Camp.
ben, General Manager American Tour.
lists Association. For rates, dates
sleeping ear reservation and ful par.
ticulars OF itinerary, address.
a. A. Gallaghe. D.P.A., No. Pae Ry,
No. 4ls Walnut Street,
Cincinnati, Ohio
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

Examine the label closely on ysr
purchases and see that It Is Just like
this one The Tailoring concerns in the
city wao are operating under the scale
AMI regulations OF this union arc ]. 7.
Flynn. c. L. Ford & Co., J. ". Parker
and ". R. Mckee. 7dscStd
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
A Pleasant Pill.

No Pill i "a pleasant and as positive as
DeWitfs Little Early Risers. DeWif"s
Little Early Risers are 50 mild and ef-
fective that children, delicate ladies'
and weak people enjoy their cleansing
effect while strong people say they are
tn best liver pills sold. Soil by
Stone & Mercer
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
SUES CuRr ZOE pnES.

itching Piles produce moisture an
cause itching. This form, as wen
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles, ar
cured BY Dr.. Bo-san.ko's Pile Remedy
Stops itching and bleeding. AbsOrbs u
mors. soc "a jar at druggists, or sent b.
mail. Treatise free. Wite me a5out
your case. Dr.. BOsanko, Philadelphia
Pa. Sold by Stone & Mercer Druggists
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

The caildren's class at tae Elkbddge
dancing academy meets every Saturday
afternoon from to 5 o'clock. This
class is being largely attended and par
ents wishing to send their children viii
please call at the academy for terms.
H. S. Blake, instructor. f25aoglawtf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
LOOK AT
THE LABEL

The following cut Is fac simile re
production OF the Official union label Of
the Custom Tailos Union Of America,
and is the label that local Custom Tail
ors Union, No. $40, Is officially author
izd to use upon tncir products.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
Biliou, colic pYevented.

Take double dose Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Dia-hoca Remedy as
soon as toe frst indication of the dis-
ease appears and thteateDsl attack
may b. warded of. Hundreds Of people
use rser emSdy in tais way With per
fe4 SUCCESS. For sale by Stone 8 MsT-
Ger.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR,

When you want pleasant purgative
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are e-y to take and
produc no nausea, gripping or otaer dis
agreeable effect. For sale BY Stone &
Mercer
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
Sweet Melody Flour

Hcllo, Charley, wacre 10 you keep
yourself at nights? Why I am on my
good Misunderstanding home enjoying
myself and smoking the Little HAROLD
cent cigar. nov92tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
OPEN
win Be the Meeting Friday Night By
the clarksburg Trades and
Labor Council.

The Clarls6ms Trades and Labor
Council will hold an open meeting
Friday night. Dec. ., at eignt O'Clock IN
the Rcd hall Al union men and AZ
members d labor unions m tais section
arr invited to attend. TIE mesting
win be an important one and addresses
VIII b made by prominent speaker.
6deS4t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

Made right here in carlssburg makes
nice Christmas presents that your
friends will appreciate. See it at Rob
inson', iswsiry store decsa.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

California via The Iron Mountain ROut,
THE True Southern Route.)
Through tourist sleeping cars Via Tn
True Southern Route, quick time snd
elegant service. Address,
a. A Gallagher, DP-A-, IM-R,
No. 40 Walnut Street,
CINCINNATI, ONO
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Have yOu ever tried union suit IN,
derwear. Try a suit, yOu viii wear nc
other. N. a. Nusbauu. octstf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

Let US make you suit for sl4Oo
Fit guasantee. win deliver in siz days
No deposit required. We pevo' iisap.
point Eusbaum's. Octstf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

For health orlnt Francis miusrsl
water. It Is pure and al good phySi
cisns recommend il. june7.tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
REPORT OF
INFIRMARY
BY Superintendent B. S. Davis to
County Court Shows Statistics
For His Term Thus Far.

NJ, "a. ,.,-, "A IA, ,,orJ;t;on az
=, 'o ..,,. ~. -. :, - - = ,a,a - ss
- to4'', - - e.. n,r;s
- 81 - a.. r.. 4.,,on M
- ~ - 49,. ;,r.,,,bs-,~- ~ ~.
-. -. - 80 ~,
looo -, = !. 800 .oos 49,. - ~
-. '
-. -. ! ..,,,,,,.... ;, - ;,>,,,d.
: -, -. -; !. 80, -. ! Isoo q
- - -, .,-.;...s +r,rn,
,[.-- 700 -. ,oo, 10
-. = 80. -. d O. -. !, ~
', 80, ' ro..a 60, !.
$50 Ss.'.. ~ - =. %
- -, -. ~. j I'll. ~.
- - = - :. - ! H,,r.;---ton
- - - -. - -. - IN, 49,
,. -. = -
- -. :: -; :.,,..,. 49,, ,s,,, !,
-, ;.s,.,,- 4
=. - -, -. -. 49, a.
80, ,,,s :, 49, 49,, :. ~, NJ 4
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

See the new patterns in clothing for
fan at Nusbsums, ready to put on.
Agency College brand clothes. octet
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

How about the election, Frankf Ga,
/ won a couple boxes Of Levy's as2
cigars, what did you win! I got in on
the same deal. nov22ti
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

Fenways Chocolates please everyone
Sold only By C. D. sturm 3 Co.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

For fresh fish and oysters, leave your
order At 336 Main street. Home phone
400. 95nOylm'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

Nusbaum's are the agents for ths
StSiu-BlOch smart clothes. Ocs0tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

Special oFer-s7oo worth Of photo.
graphs, ss08; large cabinets, 800;
/ l0xeo photo, $500; all for $s.9s. Two
weeks only. swartz & Co., successors
to DeMosS. oetSldsi
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

". [. Douglass SHOES at Nusbaum''
$500 and $3.50. octetf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

The latest and best candies made are
Fenways Chocolates. 0, D. Stun q
C.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Get tae best what is: Ieyy's ss2 &c
.igar. nov2tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

The largest assortment Of meaF
shoes at Nusbaum's. Agency james
Means $3.50 -boe. Octsa
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
Sweet Melody Flour

For Rent-Iwo rooms furnished for
light housekeeping. and one second.
story front room for two gents, with
BATH and gas No children taken. 124
west Pike street. edecStd'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08

The talk ., the tow. Whsti Lsvys
$50 Ave cent ciga- mSS Il
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-08
The Secret Of Success.

8decltd6wtd
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-14

<kugged Fortihcation Encountered by
British Expedition.)
barren and inhospitable wilds is that
Thibet left to herself would dampen even
Russian ardor for expansion.
For scientists and geographers the
! opening of Thibet will mean much. The
secrets of the mysterious city of Lassa,
which has defied all attempts of white
explorers to reach it, will be laid bare.
Practically the last of the great unknown
Tacts of the habitable globe will disap-
pear, and with the subsequent spread Of
scivilizing and humanizing influences will
in turn disappear the curious features
of one of the strangest races of the
world.
AS is natural to suppose, the features
OF the landscape are reflected in the ma
'tives themselves. AS race they are
dirty and filthy lot of the most degraded
savages. building no substantial dwell
1ngs, except among the agricultural
tribes in the eastern districts bordering
ION the Chinese frontier. but with their
herds of yak and horses wandering over
rthe country, living in small tents made
of yak skins or in cave dwellings. BY
nature the Thibetan is glutton and will
eat wherever and whenever opportunity
presents itself
Both men and women are ugly, with
huge features. They have great faith
" In the pernicious habit of disfiguring
themselves with paint and strange tattoo
smarks and cicatrices, There is no settled
I form Of government outside of the I'M
stable hierarchy at Lassa, the constitu-
ton Of society everywhere being SIM
pie. Almost every crime is condoned by
payment, this leniency causing bru-
tally and bloody license which provoke
long protracted feuds and wars Life
as held in little if any esteem and is
sstaken upon the least compunction.
The real curse of Thibet, however.
SIS the powerful lama hierarchy. These
kclergymen form nearly one-third Of the
skentire population Of the country and are
rulers in substance If not in name Mag
& &c, charms, fetch, rosaries and other
mystical" emblems constitute the main
Features of the cult Of lama Buddhism.
Zone Of the most peculiar features Of the
Thibetan religious side of life is the
prayer wheel. 1t forms a strange sight
indeed to watch the Thibetans going
about their daily avocations monoton-
ously. and by practice apparently I'M
consciously, twisting these instruments.
The worship Of deceased ancestors
Y rs carried on among all tribes, the ma
xives at different periods digging up the
n &onesof these illustrious forbearers and
roligionsly washing them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-14
GREAT CLOSED LAND.
AS SUCH THIBET rs KNOWN
AMONG AsIATICs.
British Are Now Trying to Conquer
the Mysterious Country Of the
Fanatical Lamas and Ma
gicians.
London (Eng.l Special.


The news dispatches OF the last few
weeks telling Of the attempts OF the Brit
tish force under Col. Younghusband to
enter Thibet have been somewhat over
Swallowed by the details of the larger
conflict In Asia, which at the present
smoment is the cynosure of the eyes Of the
civilized world.
China, Manchuria, Japan and Russia
10 the ordinary lay reader mean some
thing concrete, something which even
the most casual geographical student
can understand. Thibet, "the great
closed island, on the other hand; Thibet.
the unknown, the isolated, the mysteri-
BUS, is something which the great world
at large looks upon with whimsical dis
interestedness.
Nomads by inclination and by neces-
sity, practically every male in Thibet is
soldier, and as they gain greater part
of their livelihood from brigaHdage and
hostile forays, one tribe against another,
1t may properly be said that their entire
existence is given up to unremitting war
fare.
Should England succeed eventually in
her purpose to add Thibetto her Atlantic
domains, anyone who has ever been in
Thibet can well ask: What will she
secure as compensation for this tre-
mendous outlay Of men and money!"
All explorers in Thibet agree that the
natural resources Of the country are in
finitessimal and that nothing of con-
crete value ever can be secured to repay
for the enormous expenditure necessary
to prompt from nature something which
she will not yield even If strenuously
urged.
British statesmen argue that Thibet
will serve as the great buffer" to Rus
sia's expansive ambition Indiaward but
the fact that most impresses any Thibet-
an traveller who has toiled for weary
months at hating pace through these