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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-15
The Goods Disappeared.

According to Mrs Abramsons story, she
and her husband formerly operated a
merchandise establishment in Decatur. II
seems, from her story, that she had put
the money into the business. Finally, her
charges are, she and her husband became
estranged, and she eventually sued for
a divorce. Then in one night, the woman
alleges, the stock of goods disappeared,
and she alleges that her husband and his
brother, Eli, packed the entire stock in
trunks and scattered them throughout the
south. She alleges that some of these
trunks (the original number, according to
the charges, being forty-eighD are in Biz
mngham, Atlanta and New Orleans. Ten
of them are said to be in Bessemer at
present So far, none of the goods al
legged to have been stolen have been re-
covered, the police department learns.
The case took on a more complicated
aspect when the creditors of the firm
seeing internal dissenton among the
partners, are alleged to have stepped
forth for the money which was due them.
According to the charges, these creditors
found that the entire stock was MISSING
and instantly they are said to have taken
legal process for their claim on the goods
Mrs. Abramson has been in Birmingham
for several days, and she narrated the
entire story to Chief Wier. The chief
insisted that a warrant be sworn out be-
fore he would touch the case. This Mrs
Abramson did yesterday before Judge
Alternately, and Officer Walker placed Eli
Abramson under arrest.
Defendant Says Nothing.
The defendant is but % years old and
is of pleasant address. He was seen at
the county Jail last night by a represen-
tative of The AgeHerald, but he had
nothing to say concerning the case Sew
eral of his friends were present, preparing
to make bond for him, and according to
their references to the matter they have
positive belief that the defendant will be
cleared when brought to trial. The hus-
band in the case has not been appre-
hended, although Chief Wier was in
formed that he will be brought to trial
under a serious offense if ever his wife
learns his whereabouts.
Mrs. Abramson has employed the serv-
ices of Attorney Williamson, while the de-
PENDANT will be represented by Thompson
& Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-15
THE WEATHER

washington, December 14-Foreeast for
Ml~s-',,a: Showers and colder Saturday.
Sunday fair; variable winds becoming
fresh northwest.
Mississippi Showers and decidedly cold
er Saturday; Sunday fair; fresh north
W. winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-15

Business in the courts came to close
early yesterday and Jurors were dis
charged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

1lautS thrown out all their ballast,
even valuable instruments, in or
der to enable them to clear the
bluff But the big unwieldy bag
of silk, caught in the grip of the
wind, was pushed firmly against
the rugged wall, humping with
affectionate intensity Bang! bangl
bangl went the frai1 basket against
the jagged rocks. Only by the
utmost care and agility, plus the
kindness of Providence, were the
aeronauts saved.
Gradually the balloon settled
down, until finally it dropped
into the river, from which the bal
loonists were rescued unhurt by
Dr. Thomas, well-known patron
of air navigation.
On being questioned about the
experience, Stevens laughed and
said, There wasn't any danger.
We got humping and, of course,
had to keep our heads. 1t is all
in the days work. "
1t takes nerve to be balloonist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

sand feet, 1t was discovered that the
balloon was becoming too tense,
and the aeronaut in charge pulled
the valve rope in order to allow
the escape of gas. Owing to some
ENHANCEMENT of the rope, how
ever, it was impossible to open the
valve, and a few moments after
the first attempt had been made,
we heard a noise similar to the
escape of steam in a locomotive.
The lower part of the balloon be-
gan to collapse rapidly and APP
peared to fly up into the upper
portion. The balloon began to fall
with appalling velocity, the i'm
mense mass of loose silk surging
and rustling frightfully over our
heads. The suggestion was made
to throw everything over. | had
in my lap some sand bags, which
were cast away. Several large bags
of ballast and some bottles of wine
followed.
The wind still seemed to be
rushing up past us at a fearful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
In Imminent Peril

ON being released, the apparatus rose rapidly, and
- as there was little wind 1t remained Tor a time
under control. Presently however, Nordstrom
discovered that the large eropane under the frame
lated, had ceased to revolve. Up to that time the
revolutions of this aeropane had kept the machine
the earth, but upon its stoppage the whole
apparatus shot rapidly upward. In few minutes
the machine had attained height of nine
thousand feet At this altitude the resistance of the
atmosphere had become reduced to such a point
that the silk bag cracking and seemed strained
almost to the point of bursting. The bursting of
this cylindrical apparatus in the air would have
occasioned a fall so rapid as to mean inevitable
destruction.
Nordstrom realized that he must descend at
This he thought would be easy, since all he
had to do to pull the cord attached to the
valve the top of the gas bag The opening of the
pressure upon the silk bag, and allow the machine
to descend. On pulling the valve cord, however,
the aeronau discovered to his horror that it would
not yield. He pulled harder-pulled wildly.
The cord broke, and falling from his hand circled
rapidly toward the earth. Something must be done.
The instrument measured over ten thousand feet.
1t was growing intensely cold. NordstrOms hands
and feet had grown icy cold, and he began to feel
that peculiar sensation of tension and fullness
which is known only to ballooniStS and mountain
climbers. He felt that he must descend quickly or
die. He must get the fan beneath the machine to
work; for it's revolutions would counterfeit the
increasing buoyancy of the gas bag.
In this extremity, the daring young fellow cut
piece of cord from the rigging and with it bound his
leg firmly to the framework. He then lowered himself,
head downward, and investigated the machinery.
He found that the revolutions of the aeroplane had
stopped because of projecting screw-head. This
was quickly adjusted, the balloonSt climbed back
to his seat, the fan started, and safe descent
effected
Another rather peculiar incident, which occurred
to of my assistants, illustrates the uncertainty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

Vanc1ng to meet The next instant we dashed
by their SUBMITS. We were all violently thrown
out of the car along the ground; but, incom-
prehensbe as it may appear, nobody was Sc
riousy hurt"
In this case in the others mentioned the balloon
had burst and considering the great height at which
the accident occurred, the escape narrow one.
Among peculiar accidents of air travel, | may
mention an adventure of young aeronaut, Carl
Nordstrom, who was operating so-caled dirigible
balloon. The apparatus consisted of a gas bag,
cylindrical in form, to which attached light
steel framework supporting two aeroplanes, and a
bicycle seat, with pedals by which they to be
operated. In a word, the machine was, in less
finished FORM an application of the same principle
which in later years has been utilized by Santos
Dumont, Zeppelin, Knabenshue, and Others. The
machine not provided with ripping apparatus or
would control both height and progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

rate; and to add to the horror, we
came among the still expiring dis
charge of fireworks, which floated
in the air, so that little sparks
attached themselves to the cord
age of the balloon. How long we
were descending l have not the
slightest idea, but two min
utes must have been the out
side. We now saw the houses,
the roofs of which appeared adj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05

trees. ne vino was hgnt and the machine
under good control. Gradually, however
the force of the wind increased, and tn,
apparatus drifted over toward the trees
Ny assistant stood in his little car look
ing toward me. He had his back tow
ard the obstruction. / shouted and ges
ticulated, but could not get him to lool
around At last, however, he turned hi
head, and saw that the balloon was trav
cling RAPIDLY toward some of the larges
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

on the hill back Of Union park every
Sunday to see the ball game could
hear what is being said of them by
persons in the stand and could know
in what contempt they were held it
would surely have ceased long ago
But that makes no difference now as
the days of the ballroom Boys on
the hill are about past. The pro-
moters Of the baseball team have Sc
cured a lease on the ground above
the road and have posted it with
trespass notices besides hiring Con-
stable Andrew Lyon to make ar
rests for violations. With the money
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09
qGRn
Clarksburg, W. Va, June ., 1906.
IN AIEMoRIAM.

Winfield Scott Ross is dead! Mr..
Ross was the dean Of the printers Of
Clarksburg, and witnessed the es-
Enlistment of every newspaper and
printing office in Clarksburg, except
the Telegram. He saw newspapers
rise and fall. He was familiar for
nearly half a century with the ms
and outs and the ups and downs Of
the business. He set type in them
all and was true at all times TO his
employers. The past twelve OF
thirteen years he worked in the
Telegram office, where faithful. dill
gent, honest, service was given by
him at all times. and unIer all cir
cumstances. Though he had his
peculiarities, he was kind in lisposi-
lion and of a forgiviEg nature and
malice in his heart he had none. His
passing causes profound grief in the
circles, in which were his daily walks
Of life, and the older citizens in gen.
eral, with the printers and news
paper men associated with him. will
miss him. May his form rest in
that security his vigilance gave to
the thousands Of "forms" his time
worn quoin key locked and may his
soul live in that sublimity of love
and devotion he gave to his life
avocation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

Marshall county is voting today
as to which is the favorIte for CON
gress-Dovener or Hubbard. The
results being watched by the friends
Of both as it is important in the con-
test. Hubbard got the frat county
and should he get the second 10 vote.
the matter will begin to look rather
serious for Captain Dovener. On
the other hand should Dovcaer
carry Marshall Hubbard'4 friend,
will not attach so much importance
to the action Of Lewis county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09
NO LAW on SUBJECT.

W. N. NJ. in his ramblings in the
Herald says among other things:
Sunday base ball games are as
much a subject for grand juries to
investigate. as any other immoral
act"
Our old friend appears not to
know there is no law covering Sun
day base ball. and without that what
could grand juries do. If there is
any such law the prosecuting attor-
ney wants to know it. If Uncle
Watt will but show him the law, he
promises to do the rest.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

The Herald has been mighty
long time finding out whom 4 favor
ed for congress. Although The
campaign has been on a long time
it has said almost nothing on the
subject.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

There Is no complaint on the part
Of Republican papers about there
being any scarcity of candidates, or
has there been any suggestion that
there will he any scarcity. The
only thing that has been done along
this line is to remind probable cam
didates that the executive conlmitte"
will meet some of these days and
that there ought not to be excuse
then that candidates had not had
time to announce themselves. There
was nothing said that could he fair
" construed that there would not be
plenty of candidates or that they
would not announce themselves.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

1t is not difficult to relieve blind,
bleeding, itching or protruding piles
with ManZan, the great pile remedy
1t is put up in collapsable tubes
with nozzle, and may be introduced
and applied at the seat Of tine trou-
lie. Stops pain instantly. Sold by
F. G. Bland m3m
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

There is an activity in real estate
that speaks we'll for the community
and shows that confidence has not
been impaired, Clarksburg j. stead
lily growing and getting greater all
the time Even the hot summer
months do not check that growth.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

it is little wonder they are 50 tardy
about getting into action. Maybe the
cliques are little slow about arriv-
ing at decision in the star-chamber
meetings.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

Preston county still keeps mp its
reputation. Every time United
State Deputy Marshal Hupp goes
there he nabs some revenue vioIator
and sometimes he brings them in in
punches. Il keeps him busy and
still he sees not the end.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

The Democrats are sleeping. They
have not even aroused themselves 10
the fact that there is to be IN cleo
ton this fall. 1t is suspected they
are sorry there is to be. They lave
been defeated so often that they
have but little heart any more and
SO far they have not had the courage
to take the slightest step toward
holding conventions or making nom
nations. With nothing to fight for
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

stealey c, Argabrite p, Gould IF,
Zinn 1b, and Weaver sub.
Burnsville-AEiller c, Sharps p,
Newton Id, Dumont 2b, Cook $
Ford Sb, Green If, Brown cf, and
Griffith IF.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

And that crazy notion of the Re
publicans permitting some Other
political party taking charge of their
primaries has been given up. Those
who suggested it abandoned the idea,
when they found ont the Repub-
licans would not stand to be dupcd
in any such waM
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

There is said to have been an at
tempt, although it proved quite
feeble, to organize a new party in
this county, but no one was to be
allowed to belong to it. unless he
paid five dollars for the privilege.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09
JOHN B. SMITH, General Manager.

The Daily Telegram can be found
on sale at:
Pike News Co., Pike street.
Rone's News Stand, Pike street.
Jackson'a News Stand, Glen Elk.
Waldo Hotel News Stand.
Traders Hotel News Stand.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS.

Copy for Advertisements IN tie
Daily Telegram should be handed
IN By nine o'clock a. m. to guarantee
change the same dag, and for the
Weekly Telegram not later than
Wednesday noon each wsek. The
earlier sent in, the better the service
ViH be.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

that has heretofore escaped coming
in at the gate better teams will be
secured for games and better play
rs to meet them. The managers
are to be commended for making
the people pay if they want to see
the games. The ones who do pay
get tired of putting up good money
all the time for other peoples en-
ioymcnt.
This is how the two teams will
line up for the Sunday game:
Clarksburg Sackett 3b, Kyle 2b
Mallory 1b, Wagner IS, Moran CT
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

Leyy's 1882" 5 cent cigar pleases
everybody oct1sH
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09
BASE BALL NOTES

The news that the new addition
has been constructed to the grand
stand at Union park to seat five
hundred more persons comfortably
and also that the old part has been
remodeled and the seats raised 50
that sitting down is not an agony.
VIII bring large crowd out to see
the huntsville game Sunday. The
iNcurSion will carry an immense
'rowd. all Of whom can be expected
70 root for the up country bunch.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

Argabrite arrived in town last
evening and is the pitching selection
for Sunday. That in itself is
enough to pack the park to the limit.
He has been keeping in condition
since leaving here so will he IN
shape to pitch winning ball. The
best lineup obtainable will be used.
in this game.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09

If some of the people who Toost
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-06-09
THE DAILY TELEGRAM

Entered at the postOfice of
Clarksburg, West Virginia, as sec
ond-class mail matter.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-16
In Old Ireland.

In connection with what is known
as the Irish revival" an interesting
work has been started by Irish ladies
in a village close by Dublin.
Three industries were selected,
namely, the printing of books, embroid-
ering on Irish linen and the weaving
of tapestry and carpets; and some
exquisite work has been produced.
One of the leading ideas of the pro-
moters has been to produce things
which will be recognized as Irish both
in style and design. In the carpets,
for example, all ordinary patterns are
discarded in favor of those recogniz-
ably Irish.
Many of the workers are Irish peas
ant girls, who, by patient training.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-16

sources which are but in the infancy
Of their development. There is no
ether part of the Republic which
makes a stronger appeal to enterpris-
ing men, whether they have large or
small capital. 1t is a beautiful coun-
try a healthful country and a country
which holds out every promise Of So
sial satisfaction for those who go there
TO make their homes.
The most amazing thing about the
South is the cheapneSS of its fertile
agricultural lands, though one hears
On every hand that prices have gone
up considerably during the past few
years. They must have been giving
land away before, for after years Of
national prosperity and wonderful
strides in local settlement and deve-
lopment, one can still buy fine farm
ing land at prices ranging from So an
acre upward.
People regard $25 an acre as a
pretty stiff price for lands which
would be considered very reasonable
at three or four times as much under
the same conditions in Colorado. Utah,
idaho, Washington, or California.
True, the Far Western lands are irri-
gated, and irrigation is a sort of mir
acle which, among other things, gives
extraordinary value to land. But we
can compare these fertile Southern
lands with the agricultural districts of
Illinois, Iowa, and other prairie States,
and still they are literally dirt cheap
There is no way to account for it ex-
cept that the process of readjustment
which has been going on since the
War, has not yet brought Southern
land up to the level of prices prevail
ing in other parts of the United States.
With regard to markets. In the
West, we are accustomed to long dis
tances. When we start on a journey,
We do not expect to arrive anywhere
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-16
81 Boxes Of Gold
500 Boxes of Greenbacks
For the most words made up from these letters
Y-I-O- Grape-Nuts
33l people will these prizes.
33l people will earn these prizes.

Around the freside or about the wel-lghted
family reading table during the winter evenings the
children and grown-ups can play with their wits
and see how many words can be made.
20 people making the greatest number of words
will each receive little box containing $1,000
gold piece.
10 persons will each win one box containing
$500 gold piece.
300 people will each win box containing $Ioo
in paper money; and one person who makes the
highest number of words over all contestants will
receive box containing $4,000 in gold
1t is really most fascinating bit of fun to take
up the list evening after evening and see how many
words can be added.
A few rules are necessary for absolute fair play.
ANY word authorized by Webster's Dictionary
will be counted but no name of person. Both the
singular and plural can be used, as Tor instance
grape" and grapes"
The letters in 'Y-I-O-Grape-Nuts" may be re-
peated in the same word
Geographical names authorized by Webster will
be counted.
Arrange the words in alphabetical classes, all
those beginning with A together and those begin
ming with E to come under +, etc.
When you are writing down the words leave
some spaces, in the A, E, and other columns to
fill in later as new words come to you, tor they
will spring into mind every evening.
1t is almost certain that some contestants will
tie with others. In such cases prize identical
in value and character with that offered in that
class shall be awarded to each Each one viii be
requested to send with the list of words plainly
written letter describing the advantages OF Grape
Nuts but the contestant is not required TO purchase
pkg These letters are not to contain poetry, or
| fancy hourishes but simple truthful statements OF
facts For illustration: A person may have expert
enced some incipient or chronic ails traceable to
unwse selection of food that failed to give the body
and brain the energy, health and power desired.
Seeking better conditions change in food is made
and Grape-Nuts and cream used IN place OF the
former diet. Suppose one quits the meat, fried
potatoes, starchy. sticky of hafcooked oats
/ or wheat and cuts out the coffee. Try, say, for
i breakfast bit of fruit dish of Grape-Nuts and
Cream, two soft boiled eggs. slice of hard toast
and q cup Of Postum Food Coffee. Some amateur