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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

DR.. +. o. Boyd, our new Dentist
will he found IN rooms Nos. = ana
over Mobiles store. Call and see him
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

A new stock OF Overalls, Jeans
Pants, Wool aud Cotton Overshirts OF
the celebrated Cones Boss" make AT
J. NJ. CooPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

For Northern Seed Potatoes aht'
Garden Seeds that will grow goio
J. J. tRIBLEY's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
T. B. MCKINNEY ( SON,

The finest line Of Boys Knee Pants
ever brought TO this city can he seen
now at j. NJ. CooPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

We now have the largest and best
assorted stock of goods we have ever
carried in Baxter Springs, and we are
selling more goods at closer margins
than ever before. j. j. OSBORN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Trunks, Valises-all sizes at
BALDwIN's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Don't forget that April Ii is Arbor
Day. Plant y few trees ard some
shrubbcry and help the appearance ol
your property.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
ICE CREAM d!

Henry Ohlem will open the ice
cream season tomorrow. Milk shake,
lemonade and other summer drinks
on tap.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

The railroad meeting which was
announced TO take place in e. w.
Daniels Office Monday night was not
very well attended owing 10 the ex-
citement prior 10 the election, and q
council meeting was also in session at
the same time. The meeting sd.
journed TO meet at the city hall this
(Ssturday) evening at s 80 o'clock at
which time IL is hoped oil citizens will
be in attendance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Go to Ohlen's old reliable restanran
when you want square meal, dish o
ice cream or a cool, refreshing drink
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

New Millinery goods arriving daily
al Mrs. Stark's store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Underwear, Hosiery, Shawls, Blan-
kets and Yarns at rock bottom prices
at J. NJ. CooPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS.
Red red shoes at Tucker's.

Dr. BOYD does all kinds of Dental
work. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

See fuckers stock before YOU buy
anything in the Dry Goods. Clothing
and Boot and Shoe line.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

For SALE.-A goRd home in north
Baxter. House Of Your rooms, and
TWO lots; part cash, time on balance.
INQUIRE of DIR. BROWN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

For Cottonade Pants, Jeans Pants,
Overalls and Work Shirts, John M.
Cooper has the line TO select from. We
make prices and they are always the
lowest.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Chetopa Democrat: Another ru.
NOR has broken out here in Chetopa
regarding q prospective change in the
management of the NJ. h. Il L. rail.
road. Many persons are inclined to
the opinion that the management Of
the road will pass into the hands OF
the Missouri Pacific at the May meet.
ing of stockholders. II such change
should be made Cbetopa would be
happy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

AS spring approaches we wish TO
remind you that we still have few
fine vases which will be disposed of at
a small figure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Ice Cream and summer drinks at
II. OHLEN's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Tyner's is the place to buy groceries
and provisions cheap.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
CHICKENS, TURKEYS
AND VEAL CALVES WANTED!
Highest prices paid in cash BY
HARTLEY q PARTCH.

We are now receiving our spring
line of Pants from the celebrated
"Meek Factory" The styles are all
new and nobby this spring aud you
want to see them before buying else
where. They are daisies and no mis-
take. j. M. COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
New spring Clolhing at fuckers.

The finest line Of Hamnocks, Fish
ing Tackle, Croquet Sets, Base Balls
and all kinds OF Sporting Goods ever
brought 10 the city at POlster's Corner
Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Don't fail to see the beautiful line oi
Meek's Cassineres and Pants at
CoOPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Hartley s. Par,ch pay the highest
prices for Hides and Pelts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
MILLINERY!

For the latest styles in Spring Mill
merry call on
MRS. J. J. OSBORN & Co.,
Over Osborn's store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

A man who could not catch fish at
the dam this week was certainly In
hard luck. We are one Of 'enl, how.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Ladies', see those lovely linen lawns
at Mrs. Stark's store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

We carry a full line of 1'ennent-
Stribling Mems, Women's and Child
ren's Shoes. Heap cheap.
J. J. OSBORN,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Plenty OF Onion Sets at
j. j. FRIBLEY's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
For the Finest Cigars and
Tobacco 90 to c. CapitO's.

A large stock, Of Cooper, Wells &
Co.'s celebrated Cotton Hosiery just
received at J. NJ. CoOPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

For the best make of Ladies' Shoes
20 10 COoper's. All styles and prices
and the largest stock ever shown IN
Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Baldwin has just received a nobby
lot OF stylish pants.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

The latest novelties in Gents ant
ladies' slippers at fuckers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Ladies, you will miss it if you don't
see fuckers new goods before you
buy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Our line OF Clothing is complete
and full, and as usual leads them all
in make, finish and price.
J. M. COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

The pretiiest line Of new stationery,
visiting cards, regret cards, ETC., just
received by McFADDEN q PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
Oyeralls, Shirls 6 Pants At Osborn's

The season Is about open for ladies
Oxfords. We have an elegant line in
dong6la, patent leather, tan and rus.
set and cordially invite you TO look at
them before buying. :,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Northern Seed Potatoes just received
at w. l.. TYNER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

fuckers line of Dry Goods beats
'em all for beauty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Several cases of whooping cough IN
town. Now is very good time tt
have il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Just received, and three car loads on
the road, of the fines:
FISHING TACKLE
ever received in Baxter. Call and see
the grand display at the popular drug
store Of
McFADDEN e. PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

New Hammocks and Seines-great
bargains too-at McFadden 4 Price's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Tucker's line of Dry Goods beats
'em all for novelty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Meek's Pants made 10 order at
CooPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

"0Id Honesty" and John McCul-
lough" cigars al postoffice, Melrose, Ks.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

The straw hat season is at hand and
the small boy has PULLED off his shoes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

The finest line OF
CANNED GOODS AT OSBORN'S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
More Often Quality.

Call at Mckinney & Sons
and examine their new line
Of FRESH GARDEN SEEDS
in bulk, Hoes, Rakes, Spades,
Shovels, Spading Forks, Hay
Forks, Manure Forks, POul-
try Netting, latest styles OF
"QUICK NEAL" GASOLINE
STOVES, and a general line
Of Hardware, Tinware, Stoves
and Cutlery.
WE WILL MEET ANY
B0DY'S PRICES in BAX-
TER SPRINGS OR IN ANY
OTHER TOWN.
Respectfully,
T. B. MCKINNEY Z SON,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

CHICKENSl Highest cash prices
DUCKS paid at all times by
GEESE j. A. SOUR,
TURKEYS The Popular Butcher.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

See those new goods al fuckers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

Chetopa INDUCED in a fire las. week.
Three business houses were burned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
FISHING TACKLE

McFADDEN & PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

BAXTER SPRINGS,
Lent is over.
Tuesday was an ideal day.
The registration at Galena was 697.
Spring river is very low at present.
You may now shed your heavy un-
derwear.
what do you think about the peach
crop now?
Mr.. Norton will make good may
or, we believe.
The peach crop will be good one,
barring accidents.
"Wednesday was the hottest day of
the season-90 degrees.
This Is the time OF year when the
bicy clists get out on their wheels.
-
1t is said that the thermometer reg
istered 90 in the shade Wednesday.
Chetopa INDUCED IN fire las! week.
Three business houses were burned.
The straw hat season is at hand aud
'"e e''"'' w. "oo J ~. va
Several cases of whooping cough in
town. Now is a very good time to
'"'' y" |
A man who could not catch flsh at
the dam this week was certainly In
hard luck. We are one of 'eln, how.
ever.
D,,,, foru.t ,hat Anril IL ia Arbor
Day. Plant 4 few trees ard some
shrubbcry and help the appearance oil
your property.
, =. 1000 ,
.. r.. SUMMONS, "e''e. INV" ,,,.'' 40
Duu o'n'"ions, "as o"sen VIZ wy
will take possession Monday.
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IcoP'e ',"'sm '"T - "v J ,'. !.
iau co,ne " wv" "'S.", o"' ,,.
prove" W oc "'s'an'; ~ w"' WV!
w. ID. Ar'hs''ohs anu IL. iien'e! ~
, ~ - - -, hal. q.
=. L.. Noo"1'r naS '"''eu ';,, oaen % ~
DaN'er ,ro'h "a'e"a a'a wln u'V"p!
Tue o'a nome Propet'y un SUN %aa NH VII,
,'ar! street M" ",o'ncl Nass Mn'
nave Charge oi Tue ""s''ess ~ "a'c"s'
Rev T. p Dunlap. pastor of Lin.
wood freso! teriah cnurch; Kansas
City, MO- ana MISS Alice ~. 9wah,
were recently inarrieu' me or'ue Is
ne'ce OF Mrs. A. D. AcO'e'ah VI 'h's
CITY,
A woman in Osborne county kept
account of the sale OF eggs and they
brought her In one year 1900. A good
w'fe ana q lot OF INDUSTRIOUS nens VIII,
soon ai'pel cs'ah''ty W our s.a'e a"o
start her OH tue roao 10 wealth.
Tho .;,y of Sramnou Il nc n.ssed nm
o.i;"."@". @ sas;ns, tho cola IF I;ouor
Soar No. ,os a,c. .jso aya;nst cInh
r"n,,s @ "p opa ssI,;n" :, mi,ors The fine
heino for each effeur. not less than
$25 nor more than 800.
--
The Saliiia paper company VIII
dou ole the capacity OF It's WORKS bax-
ter springs should nave a paper iac-
tory: II would NOT only 40 the Town
good, but would make market ior
all the wheat ana oats straw IN TINS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08

1t is said that the thermometer reg
istercd % i'm the shade Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-08
THREE CAR LOADS

McFADDEN Il PRICE.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-02-03
Benefits Of Drainage.

1t is never out of place nor waste
OF time or money to drain wet land;
Without proper drainage, there can be-
no surely successful agriculture. In
many cases too much dependence is
placed upon natural drainage. 1t is
doubtful if there is any soil that CAM
not be somewhat benefited by UNDER
draining. If dry, the drains let in the
air, from which the cooler earth at.
tracts the moisture, to the benefit of
the crop; if wet, they furnish an out
let for the surplus moisture, and this
also benefits the crop. For it is an
undeniable fact that either too little
or too much moisture is injurious. If
too little, there is no little circulation
OF water in the soil and the plant not
only suffers from thirst but starves
for want of liquid cont aiming available
food; if too much, it takes up water
which is too weak in nutriment to
furnish sufficient food, so the plant
literally both browns and starves.
Hitherto very little thought has been
given to the circulation OF water in the
soil, but it is found that this is one of
the most important considerations in
the growing of a crop, and is receiving
attention.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-02-03
FAST SKATING IN HOLLAND

The Dutchman Doesn't Look Hand
some but he Goes at a Lively Gait.
The average Dutchman of the south.
though he can skate very we'll, looks
rather foolish on the ice. His short
legs and wide breeches are admirable
adjuncts to his nose. his thin cooked
beard and the lumpishness OF his ex-
preston, says Chambers journal.
10 be sure, this breadth makes him
look important, but if he were less
muscular it would be sad hindrance
to him in battling with the wind, which
In winter is apt to make skating in
one direction something of a trial.
The Frieslander, however, is taller,
better proportional and in all re-
spects handsome fellow. The yellow
beard he sometimes wears seems
to put him at once on
a footing of affinity with
the other members of that re-
spectacle Saxon family to which
we ourselves belong quite as much as
his provincial speech and his blue
eyes. He is amost masterful creature
when once he has put on those quaint,
old-fashioned skates of his, and thinks
nothing OF making score of miles
from one village to another before
you and are out OF bed. AS for the
cold, what cares he for it? He knows
he must rely on that lusty circulation
of his to keep him from being benumb-
ed, though he clothe ever so lightly,
and seems more regardful for his head
which a sealskin cap takes care Of
than of his well-shaped body. A Fries
land canal in winter is asively as any
thing can be. The ice may not be very
good or of unquestionable strength,
but no sooner are the boats penned
in and the broken pieces OF ice suffi-
GENTLY welded to allow him to skate
between them than the sport begins.
It is q feat of honor to be the first in
the district to cross the canal when
wintry season is in it's youth. The
name of the bold lad is remembered
for a week or two, and 1 have no
doubt his. pluck stands him in good
stead in the esteem of the cherry cheek.
ed damsels Of his province, whose
eyes dance past one SO brightly when
the ice festival is in full swing and
journeying is all done on skates.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-02-03
PRINCE OF OFFICE BOYS.
IN Editors Guardian Who Was
Worth His Weight in Gold.

An Editors Guardian Who Was
Worth His Weight in Gold.
He was ali Office boy worthy OF a
place among heroes, albeit his lot was
cast in the newspaper Office OF vest
ern town, where enduring fame is
crowded to the wall, says the Detroit
Free Press. He occupied a place at
the foot Of the editorial stairs, and it
was his duty to give warning to the
editor when an irate visitor came with
pun to correct an item appearing in
the paper. With a polite bow and q
gracious smile he was wont to- inform
the visitor that he would 90 and see If
the editor was in, and then, if the edi-
tor concluded, from the boys descrip-
ton of the caller, that it was safe to
see him he was in; otherwise he
crawled into a freproof safe in a back
room and waited until the danger was
past. One day q man came who was
particularly ugly. He was lawyer
politician in the neighboring town,
and the editor had not filtered the
language he used in describing his
moral turpitude.
II want to see the editor" he
growled, as he started upstairs.
"I'll see if he is in, SIR" smiled the
boy, innocently getting in his way.
"Well, guess not" exclaimed the
visitor. grabbing him by the coat COL
lar. "Pve heard how the chump has
q way of turning people down when he
doesn't want to see them and / won't
have it. You stay right where you
are and I'll attend to this business
myself" And he slapped the boy down.
hard in rickety chair.
The boy gasped, but he didn't lose
his wits.
That's all right, mister" he said,,
showing pad of paper and pencil at
the man, ''but before you 60 up them
stairs won't you please write out an
ante-mortem statement for use at the
corOner's inquest?"
The man stopped a moment in.his
headlong career.
'It's a favor to me, SIR" pleaded
the boy, ''fcr the coroner gives me
dollar apiece for 'em, and the five or
six week ! get barely supports my
poor sick mother and me-" and he
wiped his eyes on his coat sleeve
The boys pathetic earnestness af-
fected the visitor visibly.
"Um-er-er-" he hesitated, as he
started from the door, ION the whole,
guess I'll POSTPONE my visit until
this afternoon" and then he disap-
peared, and the boy drew long
breath and chuckled away down in his
honest little heart.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-02-03
SPLENDID SHEEP IN ENGLAND
The Finest Of All Are the Dainty
and Pretty-Featured SouthDoWns.

The Finest Of All Are the Dainty
and Pretty-Featured SouthDowns
The naturalist who is not too
proud to know the history of the
domesticated animals which are now
as native to the soil as any of the
ancient wild races could name any
district in which he found himself by
a glance at the sheep upon the hills,
so says the Spectator. Not even
the cattle exhibit such marked diff
erenoes as are to be found in the
fiocks which century of careful Sc
lection has fitted to thrive best in
the varied soils OF England. The big
Leicester sheep, with long gray wool
and white faces, are as different from
the "Cotswolds" as q Newfoundland
from a white poodle. In the Cots
wold's'' will be found the original of
the x"baa lamb of the nursery.
These sheep are tall, with white wool
in locks, and with tufts upon the
head and forehead The Lincoln
shire sheep are more like those of
Leicester, but heavier in the fleece,
coarser and more fitted for life in the
marshes. They have, perhaps the
most Intelligent faces of any sheep
but the refined South Downs. We
noticed q Lincoln eve endeavoring to
open a sack OF cakes by putting her
loot into the mouth and drawing
out the contents as it lay on the
ground in the next pen. Romney
marsh has it's own breed of sheep,
something like the Lincolns. But of
all the focks of England the South
Downs must win the palm. Their
short-clipped and delicate wool is
felted together like moss. The hand
sinks into it with difficulty. The
form is beautiful and rounded, and
though apparently so finely built,
their weight is great. The close vel
low-gray fleece fits over the head like
a cap, disclosing the face and nose.
covered with short gray hair-not
wool. The features are extremely
dainty and the movements of the
as the sheep nibbIes it's fra
grant supper of trefoil and clover, re-
semble those of some delicate foreign
rodent. Their heads are far prettier,
than those of deer-almost as refined
as that of the gazelle. These sheep,
undergo an elaborate toilet every
Clipping them is an art in
which few excel. Their coats are
trimmed, brushed and damped, and
pressed fiat with setting board and
finally tinted for the day. The
black-faced and Roman
nosed, are also rouged
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-02-03

That under the circumstances. Won
had done no more than your country
expected ofyou," returned Sir Ernest.
but, / say, all this thing was awfullv
piucky OF you, Miss Barlow. don't
know Of an English girl that would
have had the courage to 60 through
with 1t.
Eunice smiled little. 1'Here is your
train, Sir Ernest" she said.
"But / haven't thanked Won half
enough. He stood holding both her
hands, his fresh English face all eager
ness. 1T is quite unnecessary to say
any more" observed Miss Barlow
quietly. 4"There is the telegraph. /
am wanted at my post of duty now.
Goodbye, Sir Ernest, l wish you a
very pleasant Journey"
Sir Ernest Tinsallon went on his
way into the blue, plittering cold OF
that peerless winter morning. with the
pine trees looking like Druids clad in
ermine robes, and the plains all sheet
ed in level pearly, and Eunice Barlow
never saw him more. No, he did not
como back to v 90 and wed her, as the
hero OF an orthodox love tale should
have done. He could not, being al
ready engaged to another young wo.
man in England. But he sent q SUI.
perb hamper Of game to Miss Barlow,
in care of the telegraph operator at
Big Pine station, and at many an En-
gish dinner tables afterward he told
the story of his midnight adventure
in the wild west.
"The prettiest girl you ever saw, by
Jove" reiterated, in that earnest
way of his, "and the Quickest! Joan
Arc was nothing to her. I dreamed
OF her for a week afterwards, with her
swinging lantern and those great grew
eyes OF hers, and the pretty little
speeches about turning over new
leaf that she madeto me. Yes, did;
and I'm not ashamed to own it. even
before Lady Tinsallon here. Eth
Kate?"
And the English bride laughed good
humoredlv, and observed that to
hear Sir Ernest talk, the American
girls must be full-fedged heroines.
sSShe was; I can vouch for that"
said Sir Ernest. Harper Bazaar.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-02-03
A GREAT SNAKE STORY.
When Rattlers We're So Thick in
New Jersey That Hogs Fed on
Than

When Rattlers We're So Thick in
New Jersey That Hogs Fed on
Them.
The other evening l dropped in at
Chester's local grocery, where num-
Der of the natives were congregated,
talking politics, from which subject
they suddenly switched off to rattle
snakes.
"Why," remarked one old man,
taking d clay pipe from his mouth,
'Ican remember the time, when was
boy, that the rattlesnakes were so
that we didn't have to raise corn"
whats corn got to do with rattle
snakes?" asked the grocer with a puz-
zled look.
"A good DEAL" replied the ancient
tiller of the soil, because they are
better for pigs than corn is Why, we
used to let the pigs run wild, and the
way they swallow those rattlers was
caution. have known some of the
pigs to swallow them alive, and one
day put my ear against the side of
one of my porkers and I heard the
snake a-rattling away inside like q
seventeen-year locust, and the hog
was grinning like all possessed"
.How did the pigs catch them?"
asked the grocer.
II found a plan all by accident re-
piled the farmer. Zone day my boy
put an old hat Of his sisters on one Of
the pigs for fun. It was awful funny
to see the big ribbons tied under the
hogs chin. But he soon learned that
the bat had a stuffed bird on it, and he
pretended he was asleep, and as soon
as a snake ventured near to charm
the stuffed bird the pig would grab
him. soon had hats with stuffed
bluebirds on all the pigs, and then
they caught the snakes so fast that
when they had eaten their fill there
were enough dead ones lying around to
fertilize the farm, and
When he looked up we had all fed.
r. Il. Munkittrick.