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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-08-06
Bristol

u n ~ ri
BHIsToL, Aug Several tons
Of dine hay was washed away or
landed in fhis district during the
last two weeks. owing to the 4res
quent rain tau. PIacsleaiIy All TIE
hay IN the Low land was ruined and
mary OF the farmers WIN have to
bny their hay for the winter,
omer Tate, OF Cherry Camp run,
Will leave soon for Ohio. where. he
s ccntempIatlng purchasing a. farm,
Mr. Tate has been IN the leaning
business for several years, but
thinks he could do better On a farm.
Charles n ponnalIy returned
home Sunday evening from Fhit-
mont, where be was called to attend
to some Important business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiliam a, Flanagan
and daughter. Of Lost run, we're en-
tertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs
Hiram D Lynch, Of Indian run.
Miss Lena Hickman. spent several
days last week with friends at GIitl
Garden farm,
M. and Mrs. Luther y, Barnes
were shopping III Salem recently.
James r. Griffin, OF Cherry Camp
run. was On indian rum atew days
age, splicing a wire line Of BRADLEY.
Attender ana Kelley
Miss Pearl Dennison called on
Miss Ida Caathon Sunday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Hooper, Of
Little Rock Camp. we're guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Ash, Sunday.
Lihu shahans OF Salem Fork OF
Tenmiie, was a business visitor on
Indian run few days ago.
Charles Thompson. Of Phoenix
vile, wus on Indian run a few days
ago 80
William hickman spent Sunday In
Salem.
Russell Morrison was on indian
run. Salem Fork and Tenmf's THIS
Week taking up lambs. Of which
there was quite herd,
Miss Maud q, Marsh, OF Salem
Fork of Tsnmlle. is visiting her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs, j. W.
Marsh, on Grass run.
A bouncing girl baby was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. I'D. sigiey on Slindera-
tl6n few days ago. Mother and
babe are getting along quite nicely.
while Rd-well he is Just beginning
to catch his breath again.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-08-06
j LOU NEED A MEDICINE
you SaOgLO HAVE IHE RESI

Although there,are hundreds of pre-
preparatiOhs ADVERTISED. there IS only
one that really stands out prc-eyni-
nent as remedy for diseases o. the
kidneys liver and bladder.
Dr. Rilmer's SWamp-Root stands
the highest, for the reason that il has
proved TO be Just the remedy needed
In thousands npon thousands OF even
the most distressing cases,
Swamp@Root makes friepds quickly
because Its mild and immediate effect
Is soon realized. It Is gentle, heal
Ing vegetable compound.
DR.. KiImer'sS Swamp Root Is a ply
sician's prescription for special dis
eases, which is not recommended for
everything.
A Sworn Certificate of Purity Is
with every bottle
For sale at all drug stores. in hot
ties q two sizes-fifty-cents and one
dollar.
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Y!.IUuJNG1Jas
NlGlIFfEII

No young woman, IN the Joy of
coming motherhood. should neglect
to prepare her system for the physt-
cal, ordeal she Is to undergo. The
health Of both herself and the coming
child depends largely upon the care
she bestows upon herself during the
waiting months. Mothers Friend
prepares the e1pectant mothers sys-
tenn for the coming event, and its use
makes her comfortable during all the
term. 1t works with and for, nature,
and by gradually expanding all It's
sues, muscles and tendons, involved,
and keeping the breasts in good con-
diton, brings the woman to the crisis
In splendid physical condition. The
baby, too, is more apt to be perfect and
strong where the mother has thus
prepared herself for natures supreme
function. No better advice cc;lld bo
given young expectant mother than
that she use Mothers Friend; It is q
medicine that has proven its value
In thousands Of $50 II
cases. Mothers EEfawmEln5c
Friend is sold at 4I)A Hicks
drug stores. f&ZEmTERIm
book for expect
ant mothers which contains much
valuable information, and many sug.
gesttons Of helpful nature.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. ca.
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To Whom. Il MAY coneern:-

To Whom 1t May Concern
The undersigned have sold the gro
Gerry; store and meat market heretofore
conducted by them at No. 645 West
Main street, clarksbuTg, and known
as the ''Fulton Market" to- T. 2.
Davis. All claims outstanding on
July 18th against said market will be
paid by the undersigned, and all ac-
counts due said market prior 10 said
July 18th are payable to the under
sign-1.
L. j. BEAILL,
w. w. BiEAlIL
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During the summer months mothers Of
young children should watch for any uunat
ural looseness of the bowels. When given
prompt attention at this time serious trouble
may be avoided. Chamberlain's Collie, Uhol
era and Diarrhoea Remedy can alWGys be
depended upon. For sale by all dealers.
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Boston 10, Cincinnati g.
st. Louis 8. Brooklyn 4.
Chicago 8. Philadelphia 2.
Chicago q Philadelphia 3.
Pittsburg 8, New York A.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-08-06

In order to prove what Swamp Root
the great kidney. liver and BLADDER
remedy will do for you, every reader
OF the clarksburg Daily Telegram
who has not already tried #, may re-
.ceiVe sample bottle by mail abso-
lutely free. address DR.. Kilmer &
Co., einghamtOn, n. Y. Write to-day
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Mills and family,
% Broad Oaks, spent Sunday with
Ir.. and Mrs, G w. Mills at the
new fair grounds addition. i
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stnniine q the Clubs.

It is beginning to dawn upon many
reoplS that the real reason ''bargaln-
hunters" can usually AFFORD to buy
things is because they ARE bargain
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RavensNood ReunIon.

Invitations reading as follows have
been sent here:
You are cordially invited TO atten
the twenty-third Annual Reunion
of the
Society OF the Blue and the Gray
at
RavenswoOd. w. Va.
August 9th to eSth. 1912.
F. H. Green, Sec. /. NJ, Adams, Pres.
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Dyentery is always serious and often
dangerous disease, but it can be cured
Chnmberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy has cured it even when malignant
and epidemic. For sale nv al dealcrs:
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Making store center Of Interest
for wise shoppers is a task for big,
and a wise and courageous 5ner-
chant. Unless the merchant is all
that. even strenuous advertising viii
NO, make the store a winner.
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Today's Games.
st. Louis at Brooklyn.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at Boston.
Pittsburg at New York,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-08-06

Today's Games,
Washington at Chicago.
New York at Detroit.
Bostop at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at St. Louis. I
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-08-06

"swat thet n.y. and don't forget to
kill those bed bugs and roacl,es, too.
Now's their breeding time. Get after
them with can of "6reen siDeatil"
and they will breathe and breed no
more. CSC gets pint can OF your
druggist.
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II. A. HE1NzE,

CIVIL 8 MINING ENGIEEBR.
Room No. OO2, Goff Building
Examinations and Development o
Coal Property, Surveys made. Notes
Computed, Maps and TractngO Mace
Blue Printing.
ms
'srll Phone 4os-:I, Cons, 'rhor7 is2-I.
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Cleveland 8. Boston /.
st, Louis, ~, rPhtiadelphta 4.
Detroit q, New York 2.
Washington s. Chicago I.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

pains at monthly periods. bilious spells.
and was getting worse all the time. /
would hardly get over one spell when l
would be sick again. No tongue can tell
what | suffered from cramps, and at
times ! could hardly walk. The doctors
said might die at one Of those times,
but took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound and got better right away.
Your valuable medicine Is worth more
than mountains of gold to suffering wo-
men. Mrs. BERTHA MUFF, SOB N. 9TH
Street, Louisiana, Mo.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from nativeroots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record Of being the
most successful remedy for female ills we
know Of, and thousands of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to prove
this fact.
II ron want special advice write to
Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by q
woman and held In strict confidence.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
innovation Not Popular.

A New York clergyman was request.
ed by member OF his congregation
TO ask the women TO remove their
hats in church. lie said that he be-
lieved in the propriety OF such a re.
quest. but wishing to avoid unpleas-
antness similar to that which followed
Ike demand on the part OF Rev DIR.
Grass of st. Paul. he would try to as.
certain the sentiment OF the women
on the subject. After q few days he
told the woman who had suggested
the no hat order that he had made a
superficial canvass and added: You
remove Your hat at service next Sun
day and see how many women viii
follow the good example" In telling
the story the woman said; Il was the
only one. Now wear my hat to avoid
being conspicuous
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
Safety Play Counted.

The subject Of kissing before en-.
gagcments for marriage" came up at
a whist club OF half dozen married
couples. 1t turned out that not one
of the women had been kissed until
her troth was plighted. One OF the
men had poor memory: we used to
kiss. sometimes. didn't we?' he said
to his wife. mo, SIR" she said. with
deep Indignation you tried to. and
you fought for the privilege. but you
never succeeded" rs that SOL the
husband remarked: i've kissed so
many" whats that? What did you
say" the wife asked. There was a
pause. Intense but suppressed excite
ment was visible on the faces OF the
other married men. Il say" said the
husband. II have kissed you so many
times that can't remember when /
began" Then the other married men
breathed more freely.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
NOTED POET WELL GUARDED
Social Intercourse by He
Eccentric Wife.

The famous poet Of Denmark. Palu.
dan-Muller. was closely guarded In bis
later years by an eccentric wife. great
~ his senior. OF her preposterous odd
tty. writes Mr.. Edmund Gosse In Two
Visits to Denmark" stories were
everywhere current in Copenhagen.
She kept him as much as she possibly
could from all intercourse with the
outer world. During visit TO Copen-
hagen the host OF Mr.. Gosse decided
TO invite the poet to dine, and his
daughter and guest were sent on q
mission to invite him.
II we could secure him for a night
convenient to him. writes Mr.. Gosse.
all that was brightest and best In CO.
penhagen was to be constrained to
come, too. But fortune was against
us: II we had found him alone It 10
crowned our efforts. When we ar
rived. with our dinner invitation on
our lips. We were damped by being
told that the poet had gone out for a
walk. but that Mrs. Paludan- Muller
would receive us. The fierce little
lady, in fact. closed our retreat by
peeping round the edge OF the door
and commanding US to enter. Miss
Aline Fog. overwhelmed by the event.
lost her presence OF mind. and blurt-
ed out tho invitation. which It would
have been wiser to suppress.
The answer came at once: "Tmpos-
sible. my dear lady. impossible. !
could not sanction It! Mr.. Paludan.
Muller is weak: he Is good.natured:
he is only too ready to go into so.
ciety. 1t is my privilege to prevent
1t. say to him. You are too deli
cate. my dear. to mix with others.
You must positively consider your
health"
Miss Fog feebly asked whether the
poet might not himself be appealed to.
Such old friends. so small party.
SO early an hour," The lady was quite
obdurate. however. Il could not trust
him with your message. He Is SO
weak. so good-natured. His place is at
homo with me. do not wish to dine
abroad. why should he?"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
SOLID MATTER A FIcTIoN7
Scientists Now Declare That What
Seems SO ls In Reality Only
Motion.

Science Is knocking the materialists
end for end. as the boys say. II is
absolutely proven that there Is no
such thing as solid. substantive mat
ter. II Is only motion. This stone.
this table. this hammer is only mo
ton. Some new.fangled idiotlc idea
Ell? Well. II is known that matter is
composed Of atoms. For long time
the atom was thought to be the final
analysis OF matter.
But such is not the case A few
years ago radium was discovered and
that has broken the atom into small
bits. 1000 times smaller than the
hydrogen atom. the smallest OF ALL
These particles OF the atom are called
clcctrons. and now II has been found
that these clectrons are mere points
OF electrical energy. These electrons.
says a magazine article. ARE entirely
free from anything that can be prop
erly called matter"
Trillions and trillions of these cleo.
irons make up this piece OF iron. and
they are always IN motion. fitting
about at the rate OF $4,000 miles a sec
ond. Now You know there is lie out
how can man calculate the speed
of an Invisible motion inside OF an In.
visible atom? oh. dear reader. you
have no idea how big and deep this
world is, or how powerful human
genius IL. or how small space you
occupy r. the world.-ohlo State Jour.
nal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

hbudi ouflOuI anu
instead OF going
h o m @ detected
and despairing. ho
could go saying
with the Psalmist.
Il waited patiently
for the Lord. and
he inclined unto
me and heard my
cry. He brought
me up also out Of
an horrible pit.
out OF the miry
clay: and he hath
set my feet on the
rock and he hath
put a new song
into my mouth,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
Not His Proper Play.

paid the taxes on your house and
lot YETI"
Yes. and there's mistake OF sew
eral dollars in the amount
why don't you make kick about
it?"
kick, Huh, The mistake Ia In
my favor
How do you know there's mis-
take?"
Because this is the first time In
elk years that the tax hasn't been In
creased
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

Charles Sable. 30 Cooke St. Roches-
ter. N. Y. reports the result.of his TAX
NC Foley Kidney Pills for his attack Of
kidney and bladder trouble. II must
peak a good word for Foley Kidney
Pills which used for ia severe case Of
kidney and bladder trouble They gave
ne prompt relief and recommend them
every opportunity. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

Mrs. NJ. A. Leininger,4l Alb n 10th ST.,
Reading. Pa. says she used Foley Kid
ney Pills with the best of results for
backache and a bad case of kidney trou-
BILE that had caused her suffering for Il
long time. Since taking Foley Kidney
Pills | have been free from those head
aches.and | suffer no more with my
kidneys. | gladly recommend them. :"
Sold by all Druggists.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

Is your husband cross? An irritable,
fault finding disposition is often due 10
1 disordered stomach A man with gocd
digestion is nearly always good natured.
4 great many have been permanently
cured OF stomach trouble by taking
Chamberlain Tablets For sale by all
dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
FOR SALE
Prosperous Business AT Less
Than Cost

On account of being unable to operate
it will sell most profitable business.
1t has grown from $500 to $4,000 IN
eight or ten years. Ask the Balti-
more Trust Co, Selbyville Del. what
" deposits have been in IL months.
his business is general store also
asoline boat fittings and supplies.
located at Ocean View, Del, and on
indian River and government canal,
near Betheny Beach and at the landing
of both boats from Rehoboth City and
lMillsboro. For further information
write TO
S. N. PENNEWELL,
rs Ia 8t) Ocean View Del.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

Mrs. Mattie,Gamil, Chatham Hill. Va. /.
says: Il want to'advise all who read
this not TO be without Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound in their homes, My
little girl was taken one night with .
severe attack of Group. but a few doses
promptly given her of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound relieved her and she
went quietly to sleep" Sold by all
Druggists.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
Musle,s Charm.

Lakewood ~ J.-Ragtime as first
aid to disagreeing jurors resulted in a
hasty verdict here. The jurors found
band instruments in the jury room
and after several selections. returned
I verdict.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
WOMAN SICK
twelve YEARS
Wants Other Women to Know
How She Was Finally
Restored to Health.
Louisiana, Mo-: -"I think woman
naturally dislikes to make her troubles

known to the public,
but complete restor-
alton tohealth means
so much TO me that
l cannot keep from
telling mine for the
sake of other suffer-
ing women.
az had been sick
about twelve years,
and had eleven doc
tors. ! had drag
ging down pains.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

The boys appetite is often the.source
of amazement. II YOU would have such
an appetite take Chamberlain Tablets
They not only create healthy appe
tite. but strengthen the stomach anc
enable it to do its work naturally. For
sale by all dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
Civil EnalneerIna.

Civil engineering has been defined
as the art of directing the great
sources of power in nature to the use
and convenience of man."-Engineer-
Ing News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
Better Grade Of Diamonds.

Diamonds from the new fields In
ierman Africa are softer and more
asily cut than those from British ter.
'itory and are more transparent
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

Foresight is very wise. but foresor.
row is very foolish; and castles are.
at any rate. better than dungeons In
the air.-Sir John Lubbock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
Not Altogether Satisfactory.

It may indicate genius to be for
ever sticking ones paste brush int
ones Ink pot. but most OF us woulc
prefer more substantial proof
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He Deserves No Liberty.

Those who would give UP essential
liberty to purchase littlo temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor
safety--Benjam Franklin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
Swift's Fertilizers

Mr.. b. J. Barnes. Of Kings Creek,
SAYS: II used Swift's Fertilizer on my
wheat last fall. and got better results
from it than ever got from any other
fertilizer. will use Swift's again this
fall" | can refer you also TO Mr..
Herbert Mason and other prominent
farmers in and around Snow Hill who
have used Swift's goods. For further
particulars address me. James s. Clogg,
Pocomoke City. Md.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
We will
help you.

II you are living in a rented house
YOU. no doubt. have long desired 70 own
your own home and have made plans 70
that end. There is no need 20 delay the
matter. when the Snow Hill Building
and Loan Association is ready TO help
you, ano wnen yon realize that the
money you have been paying out every
year for rent would have bought and
paid for home for you. then You will
no longer continue TO pay rent
Call and see w. d. Cordry. Jr.. Sec
rotary Of the Association and he will
explain how you can get the money TO
build you house an and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION T. HARGIS.
President,
W. D. CORDDRY. Jr.
Secretary.
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The Rejoicing
Eunuch
By REV. FARLEY HARTMANN. D. D..
Secretary d Extension Department Of
Moody BihGs Institute. Chicago

TEXT: Acts s:ss-"And no went on his
way rejoicing"
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yOHN w. STATION,

Attorneys Law. Snow ELL. Md once In the
Court Rouse. win hs In Berlin svery saturda
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

Attorney Ct Law. Snow Hill. Md. once opposite
onr House. In Beriin ofios every Saturday
afternoon
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

On his way rejoicing. Why not?
He had found Jesus Christ as per-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-07-05
A Curious Punishment.

The Dutch settlers 10 the early days
OF what is now Sew York city admin
isiered a curious punishment 70 disor-
derby persons. In the records OF the
colony there appears the following
item;
"Oct IA. 1898. for drawing his knife
upon Il person. Cuysbert van Rogers
lard is sentenced to throw hlmseif three
times from tue saiyard Of the yacht
Hope and to receive from each sailor
three lashes at the ringing Of the bell.
Those Dutchmen wrre believers in
the efficacy Of cold water and counter
irritation to cool the angry passions.
The bell was rung every morning ard
evening to call persons to and from
their labora and at o'clock at night TO
announce the hour for going to bed.
Guysbert. therefore. received not only
three duckings. but also three lashings.
and doubtless ever after that kept bis
knife In its sheath when his temper
was bad. The bellrineer was not
able man. He was the court mcssen-
ger. the grave digger. the chorIster,
and sometimes the schoolmuster
when the minister was absent he read
a sermon to the congregation Ilar.
per's.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-07-05


Those who cannot eat without a cor
rectiy folded napkin. spotless china
and silver viii do weii to avoid the
spreads described by E. Ecoh in Out
Ing. The author says:
Eating at temporary mining camp
isn't altogether attractive. The array
Of blnckened lard pals steaming about
the hearth and the ribs Of beef. picked
nearly bare. on the table. may not at
first sight seem alluring. But you'll
find that the frljoles (strong red Mezi.
can beansl and the cold sour doughs,
faxed with black from the pan, and
the strong tea don't taste so bad. after
ull Maybe you think you couldn't eat
from battered tin plates with battered
black forks that faint the food amid o
litter OF saddles, soiled mattresses. RI
fies and tobacco juice. But, then. per
haps you thought you couldn't eat the
sirup from which you had picked out
files and ants All that's really neces
sary for perfect enjoyment is a good
appetite"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1912-07-05


: The stages Of our territorial expan
sion have been as follows: Louisiana.
area $4,000 square miles, 1903: Flor
ida. area 10000 square miles. 1919.
Texas. area 2e5.o00 square miles, 1886
Oregon country. area 2sS.0O0 square
miles. 1916; the Mexican eesslon, area
$4,000 square miles, 1s4S: Godseer
purchase. area $4,000 square miles,
1853; Alaska. area 5o9.O00 square
miles, 1861; Hawaiian islands, area
6,7o0 square miles. 1897; Philippine is
lands. area 143.000 square miles. 1899;
Porto Rico. area 1900 square miles,
1898. and a few other little islands.
such as Guam. Pine island. ETC., max
ing total added area to original ter.
ritory of 2.9S7.O00 square miles.-New
York American.