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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13
ONE OF THE old TIMERS.
He Is Major Patrick, Who Came to
Montana in the Fall
of 1886
Fought In the Seminole War and
Went to California
In 40.
Now He II y Book Agent at tho Age Of 80
in Northern Mon
tnnR.

There 10 not a moro interesting character
who survives from the good old days OF
California and Montana than Major j. w.
Patrick, who now resides near AuQuata.
say the Grent Fails Tribune. Tho major ID
in town waiting for a consignment OF
standard books from San Francisco. hia
business being the sale of them to tho
ranchers in the northern part Of the state.
With his wagon he travels from ranch to
ranch. a book store on Wheels" no he says.
He Is a tall man Of powerful build, wearing
n full gray beard. On being introduced to
a stranger he intimntes facetiously that his
only failing sense is a slight defect in his
speech. but the stranger soon finds that
this impediment is purely imaginary, and
that all the majors faculties are wonder
fully preserved.
Major Patrick was born near Harrods-
burg, Mercer county. Kentucky. in August.
1909, and 10. therefore. 50 years old-a
pretty ripe ago to be securing the country
as a book agent. As a boy he attended a
preparatory school near his home, and
owing to a duel in which q friend was a
principal and he second, he lott Kentucky
when quite a boy and became a. traveller.
While at school he rend the account Of
Lewis and Clarke of their journey through
the northwest, and then determined that
he would some day follow in their foot
steps. In 1886 he found himself with a
small party of traders making his way up
the river with tlatboats, and penetrated al
most to where Fort Benton now stands.
There was not a white man in tho country. but
the Indians were kind and friendly aud
he had many romantic adventures among
the dusky natives OF the wild region. But
it was lonely ana droary for a civilized
man. and with some of his companions be
crossed the mountains to Vancouver. and
went back to the east coast by ship. Early
in 1889 he reached the old Kentucky home,
and took part with a troop from his town
in the Seminole wor in Florida. Here he
as major. He remained at homo until the
gold fever of '49 broke out. and then he
made n bee line for California.
Major Patriok's travels would make a
volume il fully described. He has reared
" families and some of his children are
But the life of the frontiersman has made
him a wanderer. He was the guide for the
first accommodating party which sought a
route to the coast for the Northern Pacific
abroad, and led them by the way OF Hell
ena though he was offered Il large sum to
bteeT LueIu III HuObuer ulCeCtlOUs IDoe0 10
scarcely a foot Of Montana's vast territory
hat he has not travelled over, and no bet.
Ler judge can be found of the resources of
he state. He says that thousands OF set
Flers can find good homes in sections where
here arc few or no people, and he will tell
kou stories by the hour Of glorious valleys
ying fallow, scarcely visited as yet by
white men. The major is a wonderful man,
lifting product of the glorious soil Of
kentucky and the glorious climate Of Mon
ana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

The Reason Why Mrs. Tinker Sent O
Bullet Into Her Heart.
Though months have elapsed since the
suicide Of Mrs. John Tinker, An item crops
up in the Wyoming press stating a reason
for the self murder of that Indy. which has
not been given publicity in this state. The
additional particulars cleaned from the
Laramie Republican state that Thinker
threw q bunch of 10, 900 sheepinto the bnsjn
last October, and after looking over the
range and establishing a ranch, he left TO,
the east to purchase goods for a genera
store he intended opening at q central point
in the basin. some time ago word came ia
Buffalo that Tinker, who had formerly
been a drinking man, but had been an alb
sta'ner for several years. had gone on a
protracted spree in New York. and while
maudlin had sailed away to England. Mrs.
Tinker heard several stories that worried
way to Billings. she sent a bullet into her
heart.-Billings Gazette.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13
INVESTMENT STOCKS.

INVESTMENT sToCKs.
Iron Mountain-Lends the list for popu-
r investment. In anticipation OF re-
mption of dividends in the near future
9 price ia rapidly advancing; 1850 shares
r sale.
"Bnld Butte"-This is undoubtedly the
F~eatest of all the developed gold mines In
~ontana; sure dividend payer. Tho stock
have will undoubtedly bs Withdrawn soon
not taken; have it in bank to deliver.
Whitluch Union and McIntyre-The de.
|lopment work on this great gold mine ia
oGressing f%avorably. the stock Ia a safe
rohase and a good time to buy lots to
it can be had.
Piegan, Marysville--5.0 600 shares in LOCO
M in bank to deliver.
Yellowstone (Castle)-1, 700 shares oheap
sold at once.
Florence. Neihart-1,OOO shares cheap II
Id ut once.
&c and 81 Bailey block,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13
Best OF All

To c!ense the system in q gentlo and truly
beneficial manner, when the %sprinetine
comes. use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will ausver for
all the family and costs only so cents; the
lnrge size 81. Try it and be pleased. Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Tho members of Capital lodge No. 2, A..
U. W., arc earnestly requested to DO
bsent at A. o. u. W. hall this Sunday
F%e'noon ut one O'Clock for the purpose Of
TO tho funeral OF our late brothc !,
s. Clark. Funeral from tho residence,
East Lyndalc. at two 2. m. Sojoutuing
ID visiting brothers invited.
A. ID. HAHN, W. s. VoTAw,
Recorder. w, M.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

The rush to the SLOGAN mining district
has already set in. The only route now
open is by way of Bonues's Ferry. Idaho,
on the Great Northern. Stages leave Bon.
not's Ferry every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. They connect with the steamer
At tho head Of Kootenai lake for Knslo.
Tbs road il in inc condition. the trip to
kaslo being made in sixteen hours. Cheney
IL Smith operate the limo.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Co. C., First Infantry, N. G. NJ,
Will meet at Sanford 81 Evans hall Mon.
day evening. March 13. at eight p. IN. All
mem bers are requested to attend. By or
der A. MAIARKy.
LIST Sergeant Co. G.,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

NoEwALK, Conn, March L.. -James Will
liam Hyatt died OF complication of Bright.
disease, govt and other diseases at his resi-
dence in this city this afternoon after {
very long and painful illness, aged IS years
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Lewis and Clarhc Columbian Association,
The LOWS and Clarke Columbian Exhi-
bition association will hold thor regular
semi-monthly meeting in tho Board of
Trade rooms. Monday. thrcc r. M.
DRLIA A. KELLOGG, Secretary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

he Beo Hive is closing out their line Of pic-
os. sucl, us wood cute stsel rngravings, photo
sures. oisuErapiis paintings, stu, at une .i,aif
! see them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

on can snvo money by buying notions. hos
~. underwear. corsets, etc.. Mt butcher Il
ad!ey's. Others blow, but they do the bust
Ea,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

New and elegant pieces in silver plated war,
Just received: suitable for birthday and waddiny
presents. beautiful things that don't cost mu Oh
Helen. Jewelry %
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

ably carriages. iron wagons. velocipedee,
cycles and children's vehicles Of oil kinds at
10 Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Table linen, towels and linen goods at The
Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

he Beo 1.-Two Ia making Strengthening prices on
heavy goods carried over and has bargains In
Dry department.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

The Lest ladies' cotton hose in town for 10, "a
and % cents at Butcher u Bradley's, los Froad-
way.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13
The Rush to SLOGAN,

For torpid liver use Meyers Sarsaparilla, at
City Drug Store. "
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Large new limo of embroideries. dimities and
Pron checks at Butcher Il Bradley's at price
lat cannot be equaled.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13
WHY SHE DID IT.

Special sales every day ut The Bee Hive.
Watch our al in another column.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13
A. q. U. W., Attention,

he Thompson G%loye-Fitting corset in all
les at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Sec those magnificent opals at tho Helena
Jewelry Co.'S.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

,P%rettiest things in the city at tho Helena Jow.
elry Go. q,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Mems heavy underwear at The Bee Hive at
bankrupt prices.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Special cost sale Of stamped linens for this
week only at lutcher & Bradlry's, 1O5 Broad
WAY.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Lace curtains, chenille p~ortieres and curtai,
goods In endless variety at Tho Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Open work curtain scrim loo per yard at
Butcher & kradloy's. 10a Broadway.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13
Sam uel X. Davis Special,

Full line of ladies' and ohildren's hosiery A,
|eclal prices Mt The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Meyers sarssyarilla is tho best blood purifier
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

"a.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Go to the Bee Hive FOR new styles of spring
dress goods.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Meyers Sarsaparilla will make you a new man,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13
Md Silent MninritX

Lamps and Ismpwear at cost at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-13

Legal blanks Ut this Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22
Safe, Sure aud SPEEDY.

Some most excrucia.ing pain come,
from arrangement OF the kidneys
This is the testimony OF Senator Henry
e. Nelson Of New York a. to the
value Of ALLcocK's Porous PLAsrERs
in such cases:
"On the 26th OF February, 1883,
was taken with violen. pain in the
region of the kidneys. l suffered
such agony that l could hardly Stand
up. As soon as possible | applied
two ALLcocK's Porous #PLAsrERs,
one over each kidney, and laid down.
In an hour, to my surprise and de.
light. tho pain had vanished and waa
we'll. ! wore the plaster for = precau.
ton. and then removed them.
have been using ALLcocK s Porous
PLAsrERs IN nv family for the las.
ten years, and have always found
them the quickest and best remedy
for colds, strains and rheumatic affec-
tons. From my experience believe
they ara the best plasters in the world"
BRANDREru's PILLS tone up the
system.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Smoke Pezold.'s home made Cigars
Take your prescriptions to Tracy''
Pharmacy.
Fulton Haight got back from Sal,
Lake City to-day.
Nathan Randall is expected home
By the next train.
Only eight passengers came TO
HALEY on to-dsy's train.
Painting, paperirg, oalciminins
etc. First.class work guaranteed.
&. A. BULL.
Mrs. P. NJ. Bruner and her son
Morris and daughter Berth. left to-
day for Portland, Or.
Buy your spices and lavoring ex>
tracts a Tracy's.
Silver in New Yo.k to-day, 73A for
spot, and - for 6o.day delivery.
Lead. $3.50 per 100 pounds.
Shaving 10 cents; Clipping chill.
dren's hair Is oents-at Collins Barber
Shop. Haley.
Leave orders at the Alturas Conn
'nescial Co. for Purdum's ioe-.he
best aud cheapest in the country.
A. J. Rothermcl, of Bullioo, lost a
$40 bill. in the Haley postofIice, this
morning. P. NJ. Bruner found and
restored il to him.
A country editor sarcastica.ly re-
marks that he wants to buy q sack Of
-four, two pair Of socks and a pair of
suspenders and that be is prepared to
receive lowest bids for the same.
He claims t,at he has a perfect righ,
to call for bids 40 many mere hants
treat him in this way when they wan,
~ worth of printing done.
Alvs Fleharty left to>day, with hi.
wife and child, for Osalalla, Neb.
where his parents reside. Mr.. File
hartv has been foreman of the TIMES
during the past four months, and
goes to Nebraska to purchase one Of
three or four newspapers offered him
He 10 an AL printer, . thorough,
honorable man, and q good citizen
and will prove a" acquisition to any
community wherein he may cast hi.
lot.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

them actually make. Like Turkish
towels. We SEQ them weave and
mark them.
"The stores OF the West are ter
ribly swindIed. mr.. George is man
aging the store of his deceased father
in.Isw, in BclIevue.-ED. At home,
the other day, and again in this city
we bought some things ut Wholesale
prices. Down town the very same
articles, of similar quality, were on
sale in the retail stores at from two
cents cheaper on hsndkercniefs; othel
goods in proportion"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

Job Printing 1t the T1xEs Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

special correspondeRce.l
Wesley b. George is an experienced
newspaper man. Hence he knows
how to write, and what to say. Every
body knowing Of the vastness and
| mag nifeence Of the Worlds Fair BY
this time, he does not mako the mis-.
take of attempting to describe it, and
tells something that will interest all
who read it. Writing the 18th in.
slant he says:
I'VE are seeing about all there is
to see. l guess. We find that it is
not going to cost US as much or take
as long to see things as we thought.
There are many frauds here In every
line, except in tho main fair grounds.
But l believe one can buy, down
town, any thing that is on sale at the
Fair, and at much cheaper rates.
For instance: We priced bracelet
in the Street of Cairo: 81; outside,
Is ami SO cents; 10 the Far, $l.25;
downtown, Is cents. Same in every
case.
1.-THE Fair is wonderful, but we find
wonderful things down town. Before
we leave l want to see the at man,
the skeleton woman, tho MINISTRIES, all
the dime museums, etc.
1--WE are 20 blocks from town, end
40 from the Fair-one block from
cable, and one block from elevated.
Pay *35 for splendid rooms, and get
good meals for rs cents. The Gle.
vasod are regular steam cars, raised
just two stories from ground, and run
four passenger car trains every three
minutes. The track is through tho
alley and they travel about 20 miles
an hour between stations, and make
a terrible racket. Stations are every
two, four, and six blocks. Fare, FIVE
cents each way. Cars are crowded,
and men fight with women for seats.
| have seen men push women oat Of
seats and take them for themselves
while the women stand. I have also
seen women push men clear out of the
crowd to get q seat. The women can
push harder than the men-you bet!
In the elevated men never give up
seats to women, but on the cabls and
steamboats, they always do. 1t takes,
to get to the Fair, As minutes by ele,
waited, Is by Illinois Central steam
oars, and one hour by cable.
1.-THE Idaho display is not very At
t'act've at present. 1t needs fresh>
ening up-new fruits, etc. But we
have a cool. attractive State building.
One girl there has a corner selling
jewelry. OF oats eye, mostly, aud
some cornelian. Idon't know of any
cats eye west of Colorado.
think it big swindle that people ,,
cannot buy relics or souvenirs at this
far with any security as to genuine.
ness. In every building in the ground
and in the Midway and on overy street
corner in the city one can buy OF the
very same stuff that is sold in the
Idaho building as Idaho souvenirs;
only down town you pay IS cents for
what would cost 81 in the Fair. We
buy nothing. only what We see
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

The State Of Idaho, To the First National Bank
of HALEY, Idaho, II. W. Berry, E c. Coffin,
and s. p. Dome ly, sheriff OF Shoshone
County, Idaho, u. fendsnts:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22
Try Tracy's Corn Cure.
A Tribute to Worth,

~ VVANUe
From HALEY TINES.
| experienced = great deal of
trouble in finding glasses which salts.
lied my eyes accurately. There is a
difference 10 the focal power of the
two eyes. ! consulted Dr.. Mayer and
received glasses which are perfectly
easy. l can see with them any leug.h
Of time by day or artificial light, and
| therefore take pleasure in recom-
mendin9 him to my friends and the
citizens Of Hsiiey.
]. B. WINTERS,
HALEY, Idaho, July Both, 1892.
DR.. Mayer will be at HALEY, AL.
turas Hotel, September 25th, aud re-.
main five days.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

There were hauled from this place
to-day, one carload Of Red Elephant
and ono OF upcountry ore; also two
cars OF bullion from Ketchum.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

rW Send in your orders for Job
Work to tie TIMES. They will receive
prompt attention and be satisfact orily
executed.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

Helen L. Young. PlsintiH,
vs..
The First National Bank Of HALEY,
Idaho, II, w. B-rrs. e. G. Con n, !
and 8 p. Donnelly, Sheriff of |
Shoshone County. Idaho, De-
PENDANTS.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

An elegant parlor coal stove,
scarcely used.
For sale cheap. Apply At this
Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22
Fine Shaking Tobacco.

Fine Shaking Tobacco.
Oxford Hash, Cornell Mixture.
Yale Mixture. English Birds Eye,
Perique and Old Rip, at
D. EARHARr's, HALEY.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22

Location notices, for lode OF
placer claims, for sale at the TINES
Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22
NEW TODAY.
SUMMONS.

In the District Court Of the First Judicial Dis
trict of the State Of Idaho, In and for Sho-
shoIe county.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-22
At 7HB Big SHOW,
A Racy Letter from a Well.
known Resident of
-,
Wood River.

Men and Women Fighting for
Seats in the Cars-The
Women Hit the Hard est
Frauds at the Fair-How
Western Storeke epers are
Swindled.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-12-02
:>TEAMHOhTING ON THE ONO.
Half Century Ago Sihrwheelers
Made Big Money for their OsvnrrS,


A. was llo'il l0'V 20 1919 tHt( steam
pouring was NJ us h"'Sh' says the l'lt{>.
nO'S oS'' ro''o'l'S were hl4"o III those
; Ir''S oS i''"Il VINO ""h"' "''1 '1'' '':''>.
!, '''' VIZ '''9 Oh S'''''l'''N "h III. 'l''f
'''" NJ c'''''S ~ INDUSTRIES o. ',"t
p''1ot "'Pe''''o ''' '''S river 'i''''''3'
'o' LAM "'"1 H"*l "n'E '''h P'"t'3S"'
no! o"l''. Ao"u~ wa >''A9i''''S We're
p'!''C "t ll''5oII- "'n4o"E U f"a "''
III" ONO ana u 's'lSs' 'rI rivers. !I!i
CITY was notco l"r The trim crafts 1t
p'aced on INC water, as some or thc Il@-
S's' ana best running steamers we've
n'i'I' at inc lle"d waters CT i've ','l".
lie 'o"'s OF INC carry s''n'll''oa'i''- Gays
"e'o an s''''- " l''c'eES. ~ was h"' ""'i
,"'c 'ha' inc anTehI OF III" Sl'fH "1'''
'o"'S ocGo're", ana "heh II "'' |'rE
were not 'ooNe' upon "i,h l"E"F ny .h'
"e'''Hens o. 'ilc sue "HccI crafts ne
,!'cl men Fee"f"c" 'i'ehl rs an In''f'oT
h'"" % ooa!' Oh " nos" "eCA' Il WAS
oc'1e"'h Tue o'9h'tS 0I Il '''S' class S'e"o'.
o'"tn'|i 10 'le""' nc '"'NtIT were ~
1oot' s'Ni au" s:o"''S noI:'' '''' were
lo' H"l'P't' WIKI >" lll:''''S S'"|'H ""'I
steam c"ls''h7' an" tnetr engines were %
sure ou' not so EI"ce'u' m'o'chle't II ell
S'neS nS'"' "'''' e'ec''IC I'9N'7 loI S'c'''!-
poA.o "e'e npC even "le":neH 3i. I,:'.
us, 'ct''" 'i!ei' Fu'l'oSo III "'"N'la ny
ino ',n loL ''IC'f owners
'.''e was 'u' one o'3a"'|'.' l'".AeI
toInFan! .u'l'.'l's po''s 90" Il '''T ,, ,t,e'
from i't,"ulS' was tA'G "''' I''?-
'u.s a"'s o'n''H 1'. " t i'l'le 'n'
y" ne'' ano'' y" envy ny: 1''1i''o"'St
5 "'i'e u "Ilss'a 'v1s ''!c I''s,'n' "'4'i
oa'.y ,Ii'J1'S 'lie"' Wy ''t' l'"' n.y.
r,'o Ilv ' p,i l''SDrts' ~ Ss.',
"'"'' I''' ..i1A '':1'I'' "eo' H''1',
mu1 "' g. S'"". D;''t r',' vS,erI1 'a:
n iii l',s ""','',7 NJ 49, tIn
~" W wei. ''o' ~ ,''>
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-12-02
AFRICAN RAIN MAKERS.
4 Fnllir Who Did His Cloud Compel
ing With u Magic Whistle.

! a popular figure i'll Africa is the rain
maker. The office, however, is rather a
| periIous one, for if the chief in charge
! Of the weather fails to produce rain on
demand his life is not safe. Baker gives
IN amusing description OF one of these
lainmakers, half chief and half magician,
named katchiba, who called on the fam
! Gus explorer, and said that rain was
needed.
"WclI,' replied, ''why don't you
give your people rain!'
give my people rain!': said katchiba.
Give them rain if they don't give me
goats? You don't know ny people. If
am fool enough to give them rain be-
fore they give me goats they will let ne
starve, No, no. let them wait; if they
don't bring me supplies of corn, goats
fowls yams and all that [ require not
one drop of rain shall ever fall again in
Qbbo. Impudcnt brutcs are my people,
DO you know they have positively
threatened to kill me unless bring the
rain. They shan't have drop. III
teach the rascas to insult me-"
With all this buster I saw that old
katchiba was in (: great dilemma and
would give anything for II shower,
but did not know how toget out of the
scrapc.
Suddenly altering his tone, he asked:
'IIave you any rain in your coun-
try?"
| replied that we had, every now and
then.
How do you bring it? Are you
rain maker?'
told him no one believed in rain
makers in our country, but that we I'M
dcrstood how to bottle lightning, mean
ing electricity.
II don't keep mine in bottles. | have |
a house full OF thunder and lightning"
he most cody replied; "but if you can
bottle lightning you must understand
rain making. What do you think of the
weather today"
| Immediately saw the drift of the
cunning old Katchiba; he wanted pro-
fessioDal advice. Ireplled that he must |
know all about it, as he was regular
rain maker.
"Of course | do" he answered;
''but [ want to know what you think |
of it,
"Well,' | said, Il don't think we !
shall have any steady rain, but | think
We may have heavy shower in about four
days.
l had observed flcecy clouds gathering
daily in the AFTERNOON.
Just my OPINION said katchiba, de-
lighted Gin four, or perhaps in five
days, Intend to give them one shower,
just one shower. Yes, III just step down
to them now, and tell the rascals that if
they will bring me some goats by this
ovening, and some corn tomorrow morn
ing, | will give them, in four or five
days, just one shower
To give effect to this declaration he
gave three toots on his magic whistle,
DO you Use whistles in you!
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