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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01

scious superiority, while his anxiety
to perform his part of the act is SO
great that it is often difficult to re-
strain him until his turn arrives. The
moment he is through. he seems to
heave an immense sigh of relief and
will scamper away to the pad tent
with name flying and hoofs in the
air. delighted to get through the per-
formance.
1.-The elephant, on the contrary, new
err exhibits any emotion. When his
turn comes, he is there not be-
fore. And when he is through he dis
plays no evidence of satisfaction.
Once an elephant is trained he can be
sent into the ring. and will go through
the performance without further urg-
Ing. The moment horse trainer
turns his back, the horses will begin
to loaf, and it is necessary to watch
them closely in order to get the best
results. Elephants don't care whether
the trainer is In evidence or not Once
started they will go through the act
without further urging. The main pur-
pose of the trainer in the ring is to
expedite the act, and keep 1t from
dragging Another curious thing in
regard to elephants is the fact that
they cannot think of two things at a
time. No matter how mean their dis
position may be, they will never In
lure keeper during a performance.
Their meanness is exhibited during
their idle hours. In the ring they are
too intent on performing their part of
the work to have any thought for their
private grievances. The elephants
motto seems to be zone thing at
time"
"The general method OF training ele
plants is the same with all trainers.
1t is best accomplished by a system
of rewards and by repeatedly suitlng
the action to the word until the per-
formance becomes habit with. the
animal pupil. But even after the les
sons have been thoroughly learned
the elephants must be kept in school.
1t is only by constant, intelligent and
persistent practice that the elephant
act can be kept up to a high standard
Of efficiency"
The trained elephants will prove
one of the big features of the Bar
mum G Bailey circus when 1t exhibits
in Fairmont Thursday, September 10.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01
.REFLEcrIoNs OF a BACHELOR.

.
From the New York Press.
In this world you get kicked for be-
ing poor and cursed for being rich.
A woman doesn't have to have very
big feet to get mad about some other
woman's small ones.
If woman begged her husband to
drink whisky the way she does to go
to church, probably he'd be a Prohi-
bitionist.
1t is very comforting to woman to
think what a good daughter she
would have been to her parents If she
hadn't had her own children to look
after.
A man has to gave good temper
not to get mad with himself for think.
ing of a good lie he might have told
his wife only after he had Told her a
poor one to explain why he got home
so late.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01
suow dor Train e1ephants?"

Glow do train eIephants'
This is a question that is often
asked me-" said George Bonklin. the
famous old trainer with Barnum G.
Bailey. "There is only one adequate
answer, and that is contained in the,
single woodwork. The elephant
trainer constantly exemplifes the
motto of the persistent advertiser
that keeping everlasting at it brings
success
sT may say, incidentally, that there
is no part of the big shows perform
ance that requires so much attention
and which Involves such persistent
application as the trained animals.
The reason for this can be easily ex-
plalned. The acrobats, aerial and
riding numbers art presented by ex-
pert performers who are engaged for
the purpose. In their case the man
agement is simply concerned TO ar
range them on the programme in such
a way as to make thtir acts more eff
fectfve. The performing animals =
especially the elephants and horses =
are owned by the show, and their acts
are prepared by trainers regularly
attached to the organization.
elephants are in themselves a
great study. The more see Of them
the more l am impressed by their in
telligence. While we have accomplish
ed some very remarkable things with
them. am convinced that their train
ing is still in its infancy. To thor
oughly understand an elephants char
acter the trainer must start with the
baby and keep in touch with it dur
ing several years of physical growth
and mental Development. I am now
doing this with herd of eight little
Singapore elephants recently import
ed by Barnum G. Bailey. These little
elephants were taken from their
mothers shortly after they were wean-
ed. and were considerably under three
years of age when they entered the
elephant training school at Bridgeport,
Conn. They had never been at liber-
ty together. and when they were turn
ed loose I'm the ring barn they were
as playful as flock of lambs. No at
tempt had ever been made 10 teach
them anything and it was necessary
to begin hteir education in most ale
mentary way After they had been
permitted TO run around and play Tor
an hour, in order to become familiar
with the place. seven of the babies
were corralled along the wall, where
they could watch the performance.
The eighth elephant was led out to
the middle OF the ring by one Of the
assistant trainers, The first lesson
then began. The embryo performer
was ordered to advance. AS this was,
OF course. quite unintelligible to the
elephant. the command was accom-
panied by gentle prod which impell-
ed him to move forward. A command
| TO retreat was enforced by pushing
him backward. This was repeated
over and over again until the animal
seemed to get some glimmering OF
what was expected of him. When the
baby pupil began to show signs Of
Irritation and WEAKNESS. another was
taken, and SO on until the entire
herd had been given preliminary
| lesson. This with other simple les.
sons. was repeated twice day morn
ing, and afternoon, until the elephants
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01

were able to successfully associate
the command with the movement de-
sired. And so, little by little, with In
finite care and patience, the remark
able battle scene. which these clever
elephants present in the show, was
evolved.
while there is no doubt that the
best work with elephants is accom-
pllshed when they are taken at
young and impressionable age, the ac-
tual work of training the babies is
much more difficult than when the ele-
plants have arrived at the age of dis
erection. The baby elephant is both
playful aud mischievous. Like the
average human youngster, he is fond
OF playing truant and indulging In
practical jokes, and there are days
when it is Impossible to get him to
apply himself to the work. In this
mood he not orIy refuses to work
himself. but he will also keep the
rest Of the school in an uproar. 1t
is customary to reward the good ele'
plants with loaf of bread or bunch
of carrots. when they are successful,
and this .excites their ambition to
learn. They quickly discover that
there lis no reward when they are re-
fractory, and the fit Of disobedience
is usually of short duration.
"Attsr several years spent in the
school the elephants get fairly good
human vocabulary. and, like an intel
ligent house dog, there is scarcely
anything that the trainer says to them
that they do not understand. The elt-
phant school always has some pupils
that learn quickly and others that are
slow to comprehend the trainers
meaning. The faculty OF imitation is,
however, very strongly marked in all
of them, and the dull elephants learn
a great deal from their more intellE.
gent companions. The trainer real
ICES this and always begins his lessons
with the brightest elephants in the
herd. This is of invaluable assistance
to the duller ones, who can, Of course.
comprehend their companions much
more readily than they can the train
err.
"In educating elephants-and, in
fact, all other animals-the trainers
first study is to make his pupil UNI
derstand what he wants. Granting
some kind of reasoning powers to the
lower order of creation, 1t is never
theless evident that the thoughts OF
men and animals do not run In the
same groove. The essential thing is
to bring the human and animal minds
into sympathy. When this is accom-:
plished the rest Is simply a matter OF
practice. When the elephant under
stands what is expected Of him he will
usually do it If it is within the range
of his physical powers.
at is n peculiar thing that, notwith
standing the apparently greater men
tai scope of the elephant, the horse
is often quicker to grasp the trainers
intention. The elephant, however, re
tains the lesson better. Elephants chr
be taught several different acts, ane
such thing as getting them mixed
is practically unknown. The elephant
however, takes no pride In his work
He does 1t because he knows It is ex
.lpected OF him. And hels always de
lIibsrate. After a few lessons "a horst
l;wtIl assume an air ot pride and con
f7 A. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01
West VIraInIa Patents.

H. E. Dunlap, patent attorney, of
Wheeling. reports the following pat
ents issued this week to West Vir-
glnians: Edw. G. Caughey, Hunting
ton. Magnetic dolly-bar; James H.
Reynolds, Huntington, curtain, pole
and shade bracket support.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01

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them, Dyspepsia would practically be
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stomach distress or weakness, full
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the Restorative. we recommend and
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Blllingslea & Co.
Drink schmuIbach beer at CONNER,
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01

Thomas C. Miller, State snperin-
tendent OF Schools. has returned from
a ten days tour of the State attend
ing the various Institutes. He reports
the institution as having better at
tendance this year than they have had
for several years. with the outlook
throughout the sttae.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01

Governor w. NJ. o. Dawson has re-
turned from Point Pleasant, whore he
was in attendance at the appeal case
of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01
New Railroad
Is Projected
from HAMP SHIRE COUNT TO
coNSscT Writ TIA d
STATE HOUSE M EltS-

CHARLESTON; Sept. lone char
tar ait the Secretary Of States once
yesterday. 1t was to the mpshire
Southern Railroad Company, granting
them the privilege to construct and
operate railroad which will have Its
beginning at Spring Run in Hamp-
shire county and continue its course
by-way of Romney, where its principal
oficss are to be located, through the
counties Of Hardy and Grant, to a
point at or near the town Of Durbin,
TO connection with the Chesapeake
& Ohio road and the Western Mary
land road in the county Of Poeahon-
porators: John T. McGraw, OF Graf
ton: John ). Cornweii, Of Romney;
Duncan Sinclair, Raymond Abbatic-
chic and W. B: cornweli, of Fair
mont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01

An appeal has been filed in the
Supreme court of appeals by st. Clair.
Walker and Summarized, attorney for
the Victoria Coal and Coke Company,
as defendants, in the case Of Thomas
Bannister against the above company.
It comes from the circuit court of
Fayette county, where BanRlster was
awarded judgment to the extent of ST.
396.24.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-01

Word comes to the adiutant's of
fee that arrangements are being made
by the rifle team at Terra Alta in
charge Of Northumberland G. A.
Osborn to leave in few days for
Sea Grit. New Jersey, where they will
participate in the national match to
be held there Tuesday, September A..
The rifle team from this State consists
of twelve members that have been Sc
iected with great care and are all
skilled marksmen. Last year the team
representing West Virginia made a
very good showing, and this time they
expect to do even better. Several
prizes are ofered to the competing
teams.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-04-13
VERO,

NO pen can give justice to the gran
duer and splendor of the nuptial
festivities Of which our little town Of
Vero was the proud recipient Tuesday
evening.
The keen and piercing dart of Cupid's
arrow was the cause of gayly attired
assemblage Of friends and relatives too
numerous to mention. The scene was
one to be remembered as the event of
all events in the history of Vero. At
the residence of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. N. King. ON Bass avenue,
the large and commodious dining room
was most beautifully decorated with
flowers and ferns from natures own
forest.
Promptly at 7 o'clock the handsome
and attractive bride, Miss Vida King,
in white silk with a wreath of roses in
her hand entered with the groom in
black and stood before Mr. +. Chas.
Clifford who most gracefully tied the
tie that knows no parting Immediately
after which an elaborate and sumptuous
supper was served. Miss Leila King in
white swiss was maid of honor with Mr..
Nat Jaudreau as best man. Both Mr..
ana Mrs. Jaudreau are very popular and
the people of Vero are very proud to
know they will reside in their own home
recently purchased by Mr.. Jaudreau,
The entire community joins the writer
with their best wishes of a long, happy
and prosperous life. Let the good work
90 on. "Who will be the next"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-04-13
SEBASTIAN.

Mr.. Kitching made a between train
visit to Fort Pierce last week.
Candidates too numerous to mention
have been in town the past week.
win Lennard, of Jensen, spent a day
or two with Mr.. Stinson and family
last week.
A small party spent most enjoyable
evening on the beach last Thursday.
Mrs. Clark was chaperOne.
Surveyors Swain and Fries were in
town on Monday, endeavoring to settle
the question of boundary lines.
Mrs. Coleman, wife of our section
foreman, arrived last week and they
are now domiciled in their new home.
On Sunday Mr.. Hardesty's house
caught fire and was blazing briskly
when discovered. Fortunately little
damage was done.
The school Improvement society was
entertained by Miss Singleton on Fri
day. The subject of the evening was
Washington. The prizes were carried
off by Mrs. Clark and Gladys Foster
All enjoyed themselves thoroughly,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-04-13
NORTH END ii; COUNTY NEWS
FORT DRUM.

Mr.. Popped, of the Narrows, is visit.
ing friends here.
Mrs. G. W. Drawdy received nice
piano last Friday.
Regular services were held in the
Baptist church Sunday
Morgan Swain, our county surveyor,
is on visit to Quay this week.
MIR. and Mrs. II. l.. Parker were
visiting with Mr., and Mrs, b. 4. Rob
erts Sunday.
John Matchett, Of Sebastian, is shak.
ing hands with his old friends in our
burg this week
5. j. Drawdy has been doing nice
peice OF work at the cemetery for the
past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs, Jas, Harris, of the
Narrows, are visiting Mrs. Harris
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Knight.
A nice crowd of ladies' from Oney
attended services here Sunday much to
the pleasure of the young gentlemen.
Dr. K. A, Young, of Tennessee, has
been visiting among his many friends,
and is always welcome visitor here.
The Misses Nora and Hetty and Dan
and Lewis Mclaughlin, of Olney, were
visiting in Fort Drum Saturday and
Sunday.
&. w. Drawdy, Jr. has been doing
rushing business for the past few
months being unable to keep a full
stock on hand.
There was crowd of young folks
went to the lake Saturday and spent
the day catching and eating fish. Every
one present reports good time.
Miss Carrie Matchett, the Midway
teacher, has closed her school and will
return to Sebastian this week. Her
many friends regret her departure.
Say, boys, what about it. We can't
throw a stick around Fort Drum with
out striking a candidate. But let them
come, we can stand the racket fine.
Hurrah, for the best men.
Miss Josie Summerin, teacher of
the Olney school, has closed her school
and is visiting friends in Fort Drum
this week She expects to return to
her home in st. lucie soon.
Quite number of our citizens are
out this week looking after their stock.
The party is composed of Messrs. II.
A., Harley and Nathan Holmes, Emory
and Eddy Hendrix, d. Roberts q. W.
Drawdy, ST., A. Smith, Il, W. Drawdy,
Jr., Manning Swain, j. Jeringan,
Streety Hair, DR., Lee Brewer, },
J. Parker, j. Morgan, Ebert Knight
and Mr.. Gore.
We are almost persuaded to believe
the air around Fort Drum has become
Intoxicating as there has been quite
number intoxicated lately and the
Indians are very annoying when in
toxicated. OF course, We will lay 1t to
the air, as pride for our community
forbids us saying any of our citizens
would attempt blind tiger in our
midst.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-04-13
Blood Poisoning

results from chronic constipation, which
is quickly cured by DR.. Kings New
Life pills. They remove all poisonous
germs from the system and infuse new
life and vigOr; cure sour stomach
nausea, headache, dizziness and cole,
without gripping or discomfort. Doc
Guaranteed by Fort Pierce Drug Co.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-04-13
|oilGE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

'M iisOF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
koticss I y. sec. of chap. 1888, Laws Of Fla.
~ ~ hereby given that J. T. Jenkins pur.
July. 4; D. 1899, has filed said Certificate in
| ksus = ~. a mas made application for tax deed
n.y." .tSseordance with law. Said certificate
q h 3, We Following described property stu.
(ots ss,. Lucie county. Florida. to-wit:
|,ers NV" " township 80 south. range W east
NM ~ snd being assessed at the date Of
'nvp ~ Sueh certificate In the name Of un.
t.s, certificate shall be redeemed accord
y a. ~ n YAK deed will issue thereon on the
n DIV ~ my official signature and seal this the
| ia. NJ, ] Z FULTz.
S~tk circuit Court st. Lucie county Fla,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-04-13
sVPOSAlS FOR SEALED BIDS.

- . POS will be received at the office Of the
n@ the Circuit Court Of st Lucie county, at
Arnrse, Florida, on Monday. May 7th. 1906,
81 noor and completion Of Jail to be erected
~ Lucle county, Florida. to be situated in
~, Florida, according to plans and speci-
~ On aye at the county clerks Office In Fort
~. s'otlda, to be paid for as follows: $4,000
@enIIs, without interest, one and two years.
nav check or draft for per cent Of the
: s s, ~ tne Did must accompany each proposal
~ sntee that the successful bidder will
m. ~ ana solvent bond in the sum Of 900
W.. isthful performance Of his contract
,cS.a. u reserved to reject any and all bids. or
~ ~ % the county.
'afs's oil proposals to
~, w. X. HARDEE,
!, n Tnalrman Board County Commissioners,
~ suLTz. clerk, Fort Pierce. Fla.
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We have Just received a car load
IT Portland cement and car load
OF lime and are now ready
to supply all our customers
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