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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28
His One Shot.

Colonel Evans in his book on Califor-
MIA speaks Of "buck fever" as being
one of the most violent diseases which
ever attacked the human system. 1t
has been the undoing Of many an ex-
perienced hunter, but in the case cited
by Colonel Evans 1t proved to be the
making of a reputation.
A farmer in Illinois named Wheeler
had never fired q gun. One winter,
however, he heard so much talk about
the sport of hunting that his ambition
became excited, and, borrowing a gun.
he started out. When he came back
he brought a magnificent buck, shot
by himself square in the middle Of the
forehead. He said little about his
achievement, but got the credit Of be-
ing a crack shot, a reputation which,
although he went hunting no more. he
held for several years.
Then one day he told his story and
lost his name as a sportsman.
he had seen a doe drinking out Of a
creek at the foot of a bluff about twen-
ty feet high. With wild excitement he
got his gun to his shoulder, shut his
eyes, set his teeth and pulled the trig-
ger. To his establishment he saw the
doe bound away unhurt, while at the
same time a glorious buck pitched
iheadlong from the bluff into the creek.
stone dead.
The buck had been looking down at
the doe, and Wheeler had not seen
him at all, but his shaking gun sent its
shot on a fatal, although unattended,
| errand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28
Yearly Picture Taking.

Some families make it a custom to
visit the photographers yearly, all go
ing together to sit for portraits singly
Or In groups. 1t Is a good custom. but
has to be strictly observed or it may
begin to be honored in the breach. One
family permits no postponement Of the
yearly trip to the photo gallery. A day
is set. and every one must go. There
are no penalties for n~onattendance at
this family reunion before the camera
because there are no heterogeneous of
the rule. The custom began with this
family many years ago, when the first
baby came to it. Today it has a com
plete Photographic record OF family
life for almost a generation. Some OF
the children are married and are now
photographed with their own, children.
while death has made vacancies In the
later groups.-New York Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LopGEoF PERFECT1oN.-Langdon No. 8
hoIde regular communications on the first and
third Thursdays' of each month at the Masonic
temple.
ROBERT Work, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

A. F.. g. A. M.-Lebanon Lodge holds regular
communications at the Masonic Temple on the
second and fourth Fridays of each month.
H. MCDONALD, w. Nj.
ROBERT WoRH, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28


First Ward. M. L. Sullivan, Jas. Brosnahan
second Ward ....,R. Meikleiohn. A. E. Gardner
Third Ward $500. Chas. Haugh, w. B.. Gordon
SCHOOL BOARD.
Members of Board of Education-H: D.
ALERT, Chas. Hunter, Jno. McGauvran, E.. A.
Farrell, j. j. Mahoney.
Clark E. Truax.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

C. o. F. No. scs-St. Alphonsus Court, meets
on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month in their hall over the Mooney State
Bank. JOHN SHBEHAN, y. h.
Jos g. ScH1LL, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

DEGREE OF HONOR.-Meets in the Work
man hail on the first and third fridays of each
month.
MRS. JAS. LoYNEs. C. II.
MRS. BELLE BIRMINGHAM, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

A, o. u. W.-Langdon Lodge meets in the
Workman hall the first and third Mondays of
each month.
TRos. SIBERIAN, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

K. O. T, M.-Langdon Tent of Maccabees
meet in the Forester hall the first and third
Thursdays nf each month.
r. B. FALcoNER, Commander.
j. D. SALTRn, X. of R.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

M. W. A.-Langdon Camp, No. 1880 meets in
the Woodman hall the second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
PIP. KopR1vA, VIC.
40. void, Clerk,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

o. E. s.-Langdon Temple holds regular com:
munications on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month at the Masonic hall.
MRS. Mc3aUER, MRS. R. WORK, w. NJ.
Sec'y. S. G. KERR, WI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

LADY G. o. Est. Mary's Court, meets at
the Forester hall on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
MRS. WIN. FLuMERPELT, c. R.
MES. A. 1. KoEHMsTEDr, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

W. O. W.-Excelsior Lodge No. 81, meets on
the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
in the Woodmsn Hall.
A.. E. L1NDsTRoM, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

LADY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Hive of the
Lady Maccabees meet in the X. of P. hall,
the first and third Monday of leach month.
MRS. BELLE B~IRM1NeHAM, Commander.
MRS. &C. McCoMBE Record Keeper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

YEOMEN.-Meet in the K. of P. hall, on the
FIRST and third Thursdays of each month.
THos. SHEEHAN, Yeoman.
c. G.. CRAWFORD, Sec's.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

M. B. A.-Modern Brotherhood of America
meets in the Workman Hall on the first and
third Wednesday of each month.
IDA B. AYoTTB. President.
GEO. e. DUEHIGAN, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

10. F.-Langdon Court, independent Order
OF Foresters, meet in the Workmen hall, the
first and third Tuesdays of each month.
W. A. FERGusON, c.. r.
J.H. Balm, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

10. O.F.-Meets every Tuesday night in
hall over Ferguson Restaurant.
G. Z. MARION, sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

KNIGHTS OF pYTHIAS.-Meet on Wednes.
day evening of each week at the X. of P. hall.
e. H. GORDON, &C.
F. W. BLEAKLEY, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-28

w TE have mutually agreed to dissolve partnership and in order to
w do so we have to cut our stock down and we know there is
only one way to do this and that is CUT THE PRICE. This
sale VIII be a record breaker for cut prices. We must have the money
Cost viii cut no figure with us. Everyone knows that when we put
on a sale that there is something doing. lust look over these prices
and see if you don't think so to,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
MADAM ELDON


The following special from Concord to
the Charlotte Observer tells its own
story:
Several months ago Mrs. James e.
Gibson lost watch and for some time
she believed that the treasured jewel had
been stolen. and until yesterday the mat
ter was unsolved. Mrs Leonard Bowan,
a daughter Of Mrs. Gibson, concluded to
consult Madam Eldon, scientific palm
ist who is here this week with carnivt
company. After reading the lines in the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
Notice To Taxpayers.

The Tax Books of the Corpora,
ton Of Charles Town will be open
October for the collection of tax
es for the year 1907. Two and
one-half per cent discount will be
allowed on all bills paid during
the month of October.
]. W. CARNEY.
Collector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
Business Locals.

Miller's Pharmacy sells Vinol.
Buy groceries of Ronemus.
Umbrellas, 75c and 81, at Lands.
Pratt's food at Cooke Il Phillips.
Table and floor oilcloth at Landis's.
Carpets. rugs, oil cloth. Palmbaums.
Toilet soaps, a strong line, at Landis.'
New gloves and underwear. Palmbaums
A full line of cutlery at Cooke 4 Phil
lips.
A suit made to suit at price to suit at Sachs
& Co.
A. G. Wynkoop sells farm and town prop
critics.
Blankets, comforts and fannels. Palm
baums.
american beauty corsets, all styles, at
Landis'.
Cigars, from % cts. to $3.50 per box, at
Landis'.
Chew & Norris have some very nice farms
for sale,
Fresh crop of rubber boots and shoes at
OFT Bros.
Westphalia ham. always nice, sold by s..
II. Lands.
For all kinds of small chick food go to E
l.. Wilson.
Get your prescriptions filed by Miller's
Pharmacy.
Best soda water in town sold by Miller's
Pharmacy.
10 of a
& Philips's.
Ladies' and childrens hose at old prices,
at Landis's.
All the new fall styles in ladies' fine shoes
at OFT Bros.
The latest fall styles in stiff and soft hats
at OFT Bros.
New selection cloaks, furs and skirts
Palmbaums.
MiIler's Pharmacy sells the best cigars in
Charles Town.
Ill kinds of fishing tackle for sale by Mil
ler's Pharmacy. .
Money to loan in sums to suit Apply to
A, G Wynkoop.
If you are looking for the best groceries,
buy of Ronemus.
White Star coffee, the flavor you cannot
forget. at Landis.'
Try pair OF Hanan shoes. S. and Sc
they fit, at OFT Bros.
Fodder yarn. busking gloves and pins
at Cooke Il Philips's.
If you want to sell your farm put it in A.
q Wvpkoop's hands
New dress goods and silks for fall and
winter Palmbaums.
Coigate's Talcum and Tooth Powder, 15c
at Mler's Pharmacy.
All kinds of cigarettes and tobaccos sold
by Mller's Pharmacy.
A large lot of taffeta ribbons. all colors. al
old prices, at Landis's.
he best is none too good for our custom
ers. Millers Pharmacy.
Country lard and side meat wanted in ex-
change for goods at Landis'.
New fall styles mems shoes-Walk Over
and Ralston health--at OFT Bros.
Poultry food, wheat, corn, cracked corn
screenings and mixed feeds. e. f. Wall Co
Give E. Frank Ronemus a call for Gro
ceries, &c He aims to keep everything
fresh and up to date in this line, and can fill
your order promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

From October IT. any one wishing 10 sell
fancy work, cakes. candies, preserves, pick
les. &C., can do so by paying 25 cts. men,
bership fee for months at the Wonan's
Exchange. This will include the Christmas
sale, and it is requested of all who join to
send articles from Csc. TO So.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

The Best of Property, yearlins steers
weighing 900 lbs. big enough for beef, not
too big to carry over, take on one third
more than two year olds. require no grain,
and you will be surprised at the quality you
get, from Wall, for the money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

A Christmas Gift Class will be started on
Saturday, November at the rooms Of the
Woman's Exchange, from to 4:S0. New
ideas for Xmas presents will be given, and
members will.be taught how to make the ar
ticles desired. There will be a charge of so
cts. per member for weeks lessons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
Threshing Coal,

Ask for Pocahontas and take no other
Best coal for threshing and domestic pur-
poses. A full supply always on hand,
JOHN G. BURNS & Co.
Lykens Valley stove and nut COAL There
will be an advance in price September first.
Sold by JOHN @. BURNS d Co.
We arc headquarters for fine and coarse
salt and timothy seed. Give us your order.
We are still buying wheat, corn and hay
See us when you are ready to sell,
JOHN G. BURNS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
Notice to Water
Consumers.

Town Water Company. win be at his Office on
second floor of the Bishop building In rear
of The offices of Chew & Norris, from to /
o'clock 10 the morning each day and on Sat-
urday night from to O'Clock, during the
month of October. / % receive all water rents.
October /, 1e07-tNI.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
Miley Bros.
For Rent.

For Rent. from November l, 1907. the very
desirable store-rosm now occupied by Messrs
Dick & seeley. on North Mildred street near
the B. & q. Depot. and within close reach of
powhatan College and other desirable points.
Also for rent q Five Room Dwelling. from
November /. 1907.
Sept. 10-tf. E. l.. WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

Tuesday, October 29.-yaluable Farm. in
county and Desirable Residence Property
in Charles Town. by r. w. Alexander, for
self aud other Alexander heirs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
Worlds Greatest PaImist, CIairvoy-
ant and Medium.

"By Tnea. Deeds Ye Shall Kno,o Them" "
Says Scripture and So Il Has Proceed
With Her.
$40 900 to Any Cne That Can Equal Her
She Tells You Your Name as, Soon as You
Come in and Also the One You VIII Marryl
Who reads your life from the cradle TO
the grave, and is known from sea to sea
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

just received carload Of Ben Har -four;
also carload of Quaker patent flour; made
from hard spring wheat. G. F. Wal u Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
DWELLING HOUSE
VERY DESIRABLE AND WELL LOCATED
RESIDENCE PROPERTY


properties 1rapn and VIM Campbell and between the
George improved by Cellar 81
Rooms
including Bath Room Large Double
Glass Hot Water Heating apparatus and all equip
shrub
desirable
date given invited
pom the
sale be evidenced by
policies buildings preferred
portion be
p~ u ~ - r. ALEXANDER
or and Alexander heirs
HE'LL WFsT.A
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08
For Sale.
Public Sales.

A secondhand Buckeye drill, in running
order; cheap. c. N; Coleman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

The basis of all successful business enter
prises is in honesty of purpose-thiS tells
the tale of Marsteller, one price clothier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

Col. B, D. Gibson was in winchester on
business last week.
Miss Ceceiia Davenport has returned from
a visit to Washington City,
Miss Frances Wall returned Thursday
form visit to friends in Winchester
Miss Mary Roper. of Petersburg, Va. is a
guest Of the family of Col. r. p. Chew.
Messrs Chas. W. and Gustav D. Brown
spent day or two last week in Baltimore.
Judge &. G. strider, of Washington City,
has been on brief visit to his relatives here
Mr.. 7. S. Jollife returned Tuesday from
Baltimore. where he went to purchase new
goods.
Mr. w. o. Norris has been attending the
Episcopal Convention, in Richmond. and
wilhgo from there to the jamestown Expo
sition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

Our showing of mems fall hats embraces
all of the season newest shapes and colors-
MARsTaLLER. One-Price Chofhier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

Woman's Exchange will be open after
October II from $50 a m. to p, m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

as one Of the best palmists IN the world.
During the Omahasexpositon she read
the hand of President Mckinley and pre-
dicted that he should die by the hands of
an assassin. which prediction came true.
She it was who. while filing an engage
ment at Pittsburg, traced on map the
famous Bluemont. Texas, oil fields. and
located what she has since proven to be
the greatest oil field in existance
Don't fail to see her. Come in early.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-08

lady's hands the knowing one described
watch and then told her that it had not
been stolen. but misplaced. The descrip-
ton tailed with an immediate search
and the watch was found just where it
had been placed by the hands of some
member of Mrs. Gibson's family. This
happened yesterday. and last night all
the people of the city who had lost some
thing or wanted to find some thing con-
suited Madam Eldon, In other words she
did great business last night. espec-
tally among the ladies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-16
WITHIN THE TOWN.

- The second cake and bread sale
advertised by the Ladies' Aid society
of the Associate Reformed church to
take place at the store Of Mr.. w. M.
Kennedy last Saturday, proved like
the first, a success. All the bread,
cakes and dressed fowls provided were
sold in a short time and nice sum
was realized.
The first destruction Of whisky in
this county under the Carey Cothran
law took place yesterday when Sheriff
Brown disposed of the two gallon jug
of spirits that was captured on the re-
cent raid on a still near the A. c.
Stroup old place. The jug was broken
in the street and the liquor was al
lowed to flow where 1t would. Mr..
Andy Quinn, who was one Of the party
that made the seizure, said he was
satisfied that the whisky would run
considerably over 100 proof.
Mrs. E. c. Hanahan died at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. e. B..
Beard last Sunday afternoon after a
brief illness extending over a week.
Mrs Hanahan was Miss Emma Ken
nedy of Columbia, where she was born
and where she lived the greater por-
tion of the sixty-two years Of
her life. Her husband was the
late VIM. Hanahan. She was a wom-
an Of fine Christian character and was
greatly beloved by all who knew her.
She is survived by four children, Mrs.
E. B. Beard of Yorkville, Mrs. w. j..
Dawkins Of Asheville, DR.. James L..
Hanahan of Columbia, and Mr.. Ed
ward Hanahan of Birmingham, Ala,
also one sister, Mrs. Squier Of Colum-
bia, and two brothers Of Charlotte, all
Of whom but one were with her in her
last moments. The funeral took place
yesterday afternoon from the Church
o. hte Good Shepherd, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. ]. o. Babin.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-16
McFadden g. Son are making regu-

McFadden & Son are making regu-
lar automobile trips between ROCK
Hill and Yorkville this week.
Although there has been quite a lot
of cotton planted, people generally
have not been in much Of a hurry
about the matter and up to this time
they have reason to congratulate
themselves.
Mr.. j. Barney Barron Of Tirzah,
came in yesterday to pay for the re-
cent advertisement IN which he Offer
ed O. cow for sale. He said that he
sold the cow to Mr.. R. ]. Caldwell Of
Yorkville, next day after the appear
ance of the paper and had half doz-
en- other applications afterward.
The somewhat novel suggestion of
John Temple Graves to the effect that
Mr.. Bryan should nominate Mr..
Roosevelt for the presidency because
Mr.. Roosevelt has done so much to
carry out Mr.. Bryan's policies, has
been met with the other side Of the
same proposition to the effect that 1t
would be more proper that since Mr..
Roosevelt has made himself ineligible
to another nomination he should pro-
pose Mr.. Bryan for the place. In reply
to Mr.. Graves, Mr.. Bryan said that "as
at present advised" he would not ac-
cept the suggestion, and it is not like
ly that Mr.. Roosevelt will consider 1t
either. AS a matter Of fact there Is
very little but buncombe in the whole
business.
The information published in The
Enquirer last Friday as to the mis-
trial in the Thaw case was somewhat
premature. The people at the tele-
graph office had advised us that they
would catch the news as to what the
Jury did as soon as It became known
and that they would let us know.
About noon they sent us a telephone
message to the effect that there was
a mistrial, and without any further
effort at verification the information
was printed. There was very little
reason to doubt its correctness, espe-
cially in view of the fact that the jury
had been out so long. AS a matter OF
fact however, the jury was not final
ly discharged until 4.30 p. m. Friday,
too late for the news to be published
in the regular editions Of the after
noon papers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-16

Misses Mary Dobson, Olive Walker
and Marie Moore were among the
Winthrop students to spend Sunday
and Monday with relatives in York
Vile.
Mr.. ]. L. Williams Of Yorkville, as
a grand juror and Mr.. T. F. Dunlap
of Delphos, as petit juror, are in at
tendance upon the Federal circuit
court at Greenville.
Dr. T. B. Kell Of Fort Lawn, who
married Miss Mary Schorb, has ar
ranged to move to Yorkville to prac-
tice medicine in partnership with DR.
w. G. White. DR.. and Mrs. Kell will
for the present live with Mr.. and Mrs
G. T. Schorb.
Mr.. w. H. Barnwell, formerly elec-
trician for the Tavora Cotton mil
plant and more recently insurance in
spector for South Carolina, has beer
promoted to the position Of assistant
to the chief electrical engineer Of the
South Eastern Tariff association, and
will have charge Of the wiring Of the
jamestown exposition. Mr.. Barnwel
is brother Of Mr.. John G. Barnwel
Of Yorkville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-16
ARBOR DAY.

President Roosevelt has addressed
the following message to the school
children Of the United States on the
significance of Arbor Day:
"Arbor Day (Which means simply
Tree DayD Is now observed In every
state in our Union-and mainly in the
schools. At various times from jan
uary to December, but chiefly in this
month of April you give day or part
of a pay to special exercises and per-
haps to actual tree planting, in recog-
milton Of the Importance Of trees to
US as a nation. and for what they yield
in adornment, comfort and useful
products to the communities In which
you live.
1T is we'll that you should celebrate
your Arbor Day thoughtfully, for
within the lifetime the nations need Of
trees will become serious. We Of an
older generation can get along with
what we have, though with growing
hardship but In your full manhood
and womanhood you will want what
nature once so bountifully supplied
and man so thoughtlessly destroyed,
and because Of this want you will re-
proach us not for what We have used,
but for what we have wasted.
woman and the boy or girl, the road
to success Is the right use Of what we
have and the improvement Of present
opportunity. II you neglect to prepare
yourselves now for the duties and re-
sponsibilities which will fall upon you
later, II you do not learn the things
which you will need to know when
your school days are over you Will
suffer the consequence. SO any nation
which in it's youth lives only for the
day. reaps without sowing and con-
sumes without outstanding, must ex-
pect the penalty Of the prodigal whose
labor could with difficulty find him
the bare means Of life.
"A people without children would
face a hopeless future; country
without trees Is almost as hopeless;
forest which are so used that they
cannot renew themselves will soon
vanish and with them all their bene-
fits. A true forest is not merely a
storehouse full Of wood, but, as 1t
were, a factory of wood, and at the
same time a reservoir of water. When
you help to preserve our forests or
10 plant new ones you are acting the
part of good citizens. The value Of
forestry deserves, therefore, to be
taught in the schools which aim to
make good citizens Of you. II your
Arbor Day exercises help you to real
ize what benefits each one Of you re-
ceive from the forest, and how by
your assistance these benefits may
continue, they will serve a good end.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-04-16

MAYOR Reyburn Of Philadelphia,
who was recently sworn into Office
has Just gotten an idea Of the force Of
public opinion when once 1t is thor
oughly aroused. A few days ago as
the mayor was walking across the
plaza of the Philadelphia city hall,
one of the thousands of pigeons that
make their homes in the dome Of the
building and find their food on the
plaza, blew against the silk hat Of
the mayor and rolled it in the dirt
The mayor is represented as having
been much incensed at the indignified
action of the bird and forthwith is
sued a decree that the pigeons must
be driven out of the dome Of the city
hall and banished from their feeding
grounds on the plaza, ordering thai
water be turned on them from hose
to drive the birds away. AS soon as
knowledge of the order became gen.
eral the Philadelphia newspapers and
hundreds of citizens put up such a
protest against the mayors order that
the head of the Quaker City's govern
ment decided that the pigeons can
stay where they have been for years.