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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Lost

Between Overstreet g. Thurman's,
Campbell street, ana No. Shenandoah
Avenue n. g., sixteen dollars, in q
roll, one $40, one SIS. and one ST. Finder
will be rewarded by returning 10
TINES office.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
The Excursion Outlook.

The general outlook for the Washington excur.
sion, which Will leave tais city Tomorrow morn
ing Is that II VIII be the largest excursion ever
run 10 the capital City from this section The
pass through the beautiful SheDandoah Valley in
v sie Gay ~ Tim afoTdng all who go magnificent
Ing out like an immense plain walled in hY iostv
imnon mountains and hills. Among the many points Of
inteIest along the route are Luray Caves, Natural
PltusS snu harpcr's Ferry, at which point the old
Jonn Brown fort stands out as great historical
should go on this trip e'oN 'iiiio
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Prices st the Market,

Az the city market yesterday the following
CENTS cabbage 4 cents pound; SNAPS. Ok ecen ~
gallon; 6eets, cents bunch; new potatoes, 90
Genus gallon; squash, to S cents; Bermuda
asparagus, 10 cents bunch peas, 10 cents gallon:
o onion cents bunch; radishes, 2 punches
10 to Is cente sweet potatoes Is cents gallon. old
irish potatoes, cents gallon; pineapples 20 cents
each; cncnmbers, for cents; steaks, 10 to i5
cen.s pork, III cents; lamb, 30 cente; veal to Is
cents; choice roast, 12X cents ~ ~
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
DIR. Taylor at vinton.

=, rev DR.. j. b. Taylor of Salem, will lecture at
Vinton tomorrow (Monday) night, for the benefit
Oh inc baptist Church; subject, "Stepping Up
lecture is singularly fine one, full OF good sense
anu Phio Jose Py and aoounding in beautiful
rapidly transported through every variety OF de.
llghtful sensation: Those alone who heard DR..
laylor can appreciate his vocal and clocution
airy powers Asan orator he ranks very high. and
hear him again. S "
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Continued Sale.

Learning that moro cars can be procured for
ticipated, it does not become necessary to limit
the sale OF tickets. The excursion committee
nave decided to continue the sale until O'Clock
MONDAY morning IL you have not bought your
ticket You can get at the drug stores or at the
passenger station A special stop OF 20 minutes
mas sleo been arranged at Basic for dinner, which
can pc mad at the Belmont Hotel for forty cents
Apply to committee on train
tickets at depot Monday morning for wash-
ington excuraion.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
The Columbia Bicycle.

Is THE acknowledged standard of the
world superior to all high grade wheels.
II is true we make less on them than
is made on any other high grade wheel,
but this should not influence us to mis-.
represent the Columbi in order 10 sell
other makes. IA word to tho wise ia
sufficient" Wexford Wheel Co., 1877
Salem Avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24

The Nelrose Land Company held Its ANIMAL
meeting Friday night ana reelected r. A. Bncr.
ner. president; j. Q. Davenport, treasurer, and
HERMAN Crueger, secretary. The above with DIR.
n: Mayt, OF Staunton; j. b, Russell and DR. Stone
on winchester; Frank Chalmers and L. G. Hans.
o1oagn, OF Salem, and j Ii. Wingate, OF this city,
Sfonstltute the board OF directors. This company
Roanoke, has been we'll managed is ont OF debt
ana declared on Friday night dividend OF ten
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24

NINE. AMAZE, the spiritual medium, is
being visited daily by large crowds,
anxious to know their past and future
history. She is wonderful woman.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Entertainment.

Miss Marguerite Falconer ent.rts,nsa ,r,,.
nnmDet OF her friends in q delightful manner last
n1gnn al nes residence tRose Cottage) on Gilmer
various games. Refreshments were served Mt II
O'CLOCK and 1t was at quite late hour when the
participants retired to their various homes.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24

exercises; Delivery OF diplomas, medals. etc "A.
4ress 10 the school by Prof. James A. Onarles- NJ
: ssnington ana Lee University, Lexington. Va.
centennial OF Prof. Charles l.. Cookies conn.c,ion
WITH inc senool brief review Of his haif.cen
T $1,000 WofK oy Mr. Cooke. Addresses by Rev. rs.
alyson' OF Richmond, and Other distinguished
Wednesday, June 8. p. m.-Cel.br,,,or ., -.
literary societies. Address by Rov q S,s VI Ine
ID. D., OF Washington City. " a. 9'aAe'y'
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
". M. q. a. Services.

james M. E. Church, will address tho mems meet.
Ing In 7. NJ. O: A. hall this afternoon at O'Clock
Subject, "Is Life Worth Living" Mrs. Alice "
Mcadows will render choice sacred selections on
the guitar. All men are cordially invited. Prcei-
dent McClanahan will conduct the service.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
ID. William Goods Marriage.

d. William Good, of this city, was recently
married Mt Sheldon, ILL.,, 10 Miss Jesse Potter
parents at New Market Va, ard will return 10
Roanoke in few days.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
or the FIfty-third Session of III ollir
tute Next Weak

Uf the FIfty'thfrd Session Of Hollins Insti.
tute Next Week.
The following is the order OF exercises for the
closing OF the hfty-third session OF nolins Insti-
Sunday, May 81, 8 p. m.-Sermon before the
Christian Association, Rev. VIM. E. Edwards, ID.
d. OF Petersburg, Va.
Monday, June 1, p. m.-Recital by the elocu.
tion department.
Tuesday, June 9, sp. m-Commencement con.
cert. wa
Art exhibition from Friday. May %, to Wednes.
day, June lat all hours OF the day..
Wednesday, June 3, 10 q. m.-Commencement
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Rye Valley Railroad.

NJ. f. Bragg. travelling passenger agent OF the
norfolk and Western, returned yesterday from a
trip over the western part of the road lie stated
that the Rye Valley branch OF the road at Marion
was almost completed and when done would
onen up u vast territory OF rich mineral deposits
OF an exceptionally fine quality.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Committee Meeting.

Tho committee appointed by Roanoke Council
NO ~, Jr o. U. A: NJ, on festival. are requested
70 meet at the residence OF ;. Is. Newton, chair
o'clock D. m.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
His mother soriously nm.

John T. Owen, an employee of the Western
Union ONCE, left for Richmond last night in re
spouse to telegram informing him OF the serio1
illness or his mother at her home in that city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
For the Flower Show.

The managers Of the flower show have re.
ceived the following ofrer from A nrnminent
horist. He will furnish twelve OF the finest show
chrysanthemums for so cents, and il as many az
twenty orders are received, he will shin the
plants with earth around the roots, BY express
prepaid Orders left at Massie's drug store. with
days. Ao"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
UMBRELLAS and PARASQIS.

These articles are necessary
to your comfort, and our as
sortment Is complete. We will
offer on Monday and continue
until all are sold our entire
line of black, white, linen and
Persian parasols at 10 per cent
reduction.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
WHY PAY MORE :?

When you can buy an Egyp-
tian thread vest for 25c that is
good enough ? You needn't
pay 25c unless you choose. We
have a good jersey-ribbed vest
at sc, at &c, 1oc, I2Hc, 15c
and zoe each. They are here
almost for the asking.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Prof. Crabtree Resigns.

Prof: D. T. Crabtree, for several years pro.
lessor In Roanoke College. and lately with Wart.
burg seminary, Graham, Va. has rendered his
resignation TO that institution and will take edi-
torial charge OF the Woman's Journal, a monthly
published at Chattanooga, Tenn.-Wytheyille
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Get Washington tickets at depot.
MIR. Furbush Crippled.

On last Wednesday w. ii. Purbush, baggage
man on the Norfolk and Western while RUNNING
oetWeen Montvale and Thaxton's. had the mis-.
ing 1t severely. His right leg was also bnrf Nv
the trunk falling against it. lie was able 10 be
on The etreets Yesterday on crntches
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24

, According to the Bristol Courier OF ycste rday
Kew A. Is. uunter, or that city, united a couple
In marriage at the Thomas House the evening
OeIore. They were Jos. II. Keister, a youthful
machlnist, and Miss Mamie Is. Lambeth b md
some belle, OF Roanoke. The happy couple have
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
No Show For a Strike.

Capt. M. j, Janelle returned yesterday from q
trip to Kenova and the coal fields. He says every
body is busy and that the strike is o thing OF the
past. Business lie improving all along the line
and the people OF the Southwest are happy and
cOntcnted.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
See Them and Hear Thorn.

The Richmond Music Company say they are
selling Schubert pianos rapidly. To see them is
to want to hear them; to hear them is to want to
want to buy them.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
They Are All Right,

II you will look on the second page Won will
lind the advertisement OF johnson Il johnson.
the druggists. Their storois pecu liarly attrac,
tive one. They give their customers the benefit
OF their experience in the drug business Deep
nocR water from the Saratoga Springs is kept on
draught. Drop in and get glass.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24

HoEHIIb MT NUB6nDAum BrOe.
The rush Of last week was something phenome
but we will be terribly disappointed IL the rnsb
won't increase the coming week, from the fact
that our ofrer OF bargains Ia stin better than
ever before. Read our ad. on this page
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
To Attend Memorial Exercises.

About 200 Odd Fellows In this city and Vinton
expect to attend the memorial exercises at Eaet
Hill Cemetery. Salem, next Saturday. The Park
street BAND Will also be in attendance. Deputy
Grand Master q. ID. Fox will be master OF cerc-
monies.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
At the First Baptist.

rohsIo VIII preach his last sermon before leay.
fus s ei wsenngton where he will reside i'm the
inc Pulpit, or What to Expect of Preacher" A.
Way" AL ITO
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24

Hawkins u Fielding. sole agents for the cele.
brated "Piileoury's Best" flour, have moved into
the Hartsook building, market space, where they
are better prepared to handle their increasing
business, Read their ad. to-day.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
STRANGE, BUT TRUE.

1t is a little unusual to cut
Prices-,July prices In May
but It shouldn't surprise you.
We are only doing what they'll
all be glad to do by and by.
We are cutting a slice from
the price of summer stuff,
simply because we want to sell
them now, not by and by.
Plques In stripes and plain
at 1oc, the kind you pay I2Hc
for elsewhere.
so different styles of Dimi-
ties at SC per yard, same quail
lily you will be asked I2%c
tor at other stores.
Few more pieces Rayure de
Sole reduced from csc to I &c
they are perfect beauties.
Crepon in all the evening
shades at I2Hc; they look
Hike all wool, but are not.
Big stock Of black, white
and tan India Linens, ranging
In price from SC per yard up.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
In Police Court.

In the police court yesterday fines were assessed
az follows William Shand, Gus Payne, John
Mother and William Jackson, drank, So so each:
Ernest Hall, disorderly, $40; Wesley Adkins, va
drew cambridge, disorderly, St.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Fined $50 Each.

James Jones and Alvirah Young were arrested
yyos.e.oay on warrant sworn out BY Amanda
VIII unlawful rehabilitation. Thoy Sere tried
oeI6re Justice Miller, at Norwich, and Hned $50
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
LOCALITIES
Got Washington tickets at depot.

Railroad z. n. G.. A.
General Secretary II. A. Meacham will address
the meeting at West End building to-day at $50
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
The Grace Festival.

The festival given by the ladies' NJ, c,ao. N IN
Cnurcn closed last night. Everything WAS sold
W. Sissh ana the ladies cleared about S75 They
Wofkeu hafu and deserve their succeeh
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
They Have Moved.

Tickets at depot Monday morning for Wash.
ington excursion.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
MelroAe Land Company.

ingtoD excursion. -S- ""oA
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
lac CURTAINS.

The rush still continues in
the Lace Curtain department,
and we can surely answer the
cause is that our prices are
lower. besides giving away any
color pole and trimming with
every pair curtains sold.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
COLORED vOrkts mAss.Mrrr,No

ington. oiuins LOT wash
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Agenta Wanfad.

ONE of the oldest and most progressive
legal reserve Life Insurance Companies
desires live and reliable agent in Roa.
noke. The company has large bust
ness in Virginia and is we'll known to
the ipsuring public. 1t issues the most
approved policies, containing guaran-
teed cash. loan and psid-up values, and
the extension feature. The best selling
policy on the market. A liberal contract
offered the proper man. Address. "IN-
sURANCE," care Hotel Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
Married In Bristol.

Tram leaves at $50 Monday morning for Wash.
ington.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
MILLINERY, MILLINERY.

Just received twenty dozen
In black and white fancy braid
Hats, all the newest shapes at
IS per cent less than they can
be bought from the manufac-
turers.
IS dozen black, white and
tan Sailors at 15c, 2Sc, soc up
to 81 apiece.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
AT CALVARY CHURCH.

Train leaves at $50 Monday morning for Wa.
ington. ava w."
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24
FINAL ExEROIsKs

Train leaves at $50 Monday morning for Wash.
ington.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-24

Tho following Is the minority report:
Resolved, That in consideration of the condi
tioa which confronts us 1t is to the best Interest
OF the negroes OF Roanoke to refrain from any
participation whatever in the approaching
municipal election. j.. RnEY nINGap
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-06
Was the Race Thrown 2"

LONDON, June 6. Copyright by
Associated ress)-There is not the
slightest ground for suspicion that
the race for the Derby stakes was
not won on its merits, after most
difficult finish, but In spite Of this
thousands Of people believe the
race was arranged for the Prince
of Wales Persimmon to win.
The Truth says: "Before the
race comments showed that the
public had unquestionably con-
ceived the idea that Persimmon
was the horse which 1t was prudent
to support, and 1t was actually be-
lieved by tens of thousands that
the various owners were so satu-
rated with slavish, groveling SER
Witty that they were doing every
thing possible to smooth the way
for the Prince of Wales colt"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-06
WHEN A TELEGRAM ARRIVES

Usual Routine Through which Women
Go on Such Occasions.
what is it, Mary?"
cts boy, mum, with telegraft,"
"a telegram! Oh, ask him if James
Is killed."
HE says he doesn't know, num-"
ASK him what he does know about
it,"
HE says all he knows about it is that
it's for you, num-"
"Oh, dear! Oh, dear! What shall /
do? Oh, my poor James! I just knew
something would happen to him before
he went away this morning. Will they
bring him home on a stretcher, Mary"
81 s'pose so, mum. Maybe you'd bet
ter read the TELEGRAPH"
81 can't, 1 can't! Oh, it serves me
right for not kissing him three times
when he left And we've been married
such short time, too"
"Why don't you read the TELEGRAPH,
mum?'
"Well, suppose must; but, oh, I
can't tell you how dread it,"
Reads telegram: -Will bring friend
home to dinner.-James."
"Oh! the heartless wretch"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-06
FATE OF TWO SNAKES.
Were at the Bottom of Mine when No
tice to Quit Was Served.

Were at the Bottom of a Mine When No
tice to Quit Was Served.
A Forest and Stream correspondent
tells South African story. Two snakes
were at the bottom of a 60-foot mine
shaft. The snakes were each about ten
feet long, and of one of the most poison
GUS species, known as mambas. Now,
miners and ten-foot mambas do not
agree very well, and this is especially
true when both are at the bottom of a
mining shaft. The miners whose claim
had been jumped sent message down
to the snakes with orders to come up.
The message was bottle of dynamite
with a lighted fuse attached. The
snakes obeyed the summons at once.
They came up the perpendicular shaft
with such speed that they shot up 30
feet above the opening of the shaft.
When they came down they were some
what mixed. The two tails had in some
way got tangled into a square knot,
such as sailors tie. The snakes wanted
to go in opposite directions, but the
efforts were in vain, and they fell to and
stung one another 70 death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-06
NEWS OF THE COURTS.

THIRTY-sEvENTH DISTRICT COURT.
G. Epson vs.. Casper j. Ringle-
stein, on contract; judgment for
plaintiff for 1856.
l.. l.. Whitaker ct al. vs.. Albert
Stoves ct al, injunction; motion
for new trial overruled. Defendant
gave notice OF appeal.
Jack Kent VS.. Joe Clements,
debt and attachment; defendants
motion for new trial overruled.
VIM. DAVIS ct al. VS.. s. A. & g.
s. Ry. Co., receivers report for the
month of March approved.
Exparte j. R. Norton, applica-
ton for license to practice law (;
Messrs. r. F. Blair, A. w. Seelig-
son and w. E. Cox appointed to
examine applicant.
Julius Kreusel VS.. City of San
Antonio, damages; verdict for
plaintiff for $500.
Final naturalization papers were
granted Oscar Kiermer, OF Ger.
many, with John Pomrenky and
Anton Krause as witnesses.
FoRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.
r. K. Townsend VS.. Adolph
Denecamp ct al, note; argument.
NEW SUITS FIELD.
E. G. Minor VS.. G. Crosby ct al,
the revive judgment.
Henry E. Cook vs. R. II. Nc
Cracker ct al, note 1.-TWO cases.)
Mrs. Frank Hugo Fellowock vs.
Frank Hugo Fellowock, divorce,
alleging cruel treatment and ask
ing for her maiden name, Dollie
Henderson.
LICENSED TO WED.
Charles Hence and Hide Trau-
gott, aged 16 years, with consent
of her father, Andreas Traugott.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Friedrich and Charlotte Vein
gartz to VIM. Rosy, lot 5, block 10,
on Barrera street; 81 800.
d. & A. Oppenheimer to Annie
M. Knox, 4 acres on Garden street I;
$500.
COURT NOTES.
Justice Griff Jones this morning
dismissed q case against Gus.
Clements charged with threaten.
ing to take the life of Dave Burns.
Lucy Gradington, colored, was
arrested by Deputy Constable
Green yesterday. She is wanted
in Williamson county, charged
with adultery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-06
Utilizing Popular Airs.

The Boston Post tells story of a
young man who is forbidden to call on
or write to the girl with whom he il
deeply in love, and by whom he is loved.
He manages to circumvent the vigilance
of her parents by whistling popular
airs, she answering on the piano. He
walks by the house, for instance, piping
"Alice, Where Art ThouP" In good
time he hears Home, Sweet Home"
played within. After turn around the
block he starts on ooh. Mamie, Wilt
Thou Gang wi Me?" Perhaps the re-
turn will be "Where Are You Going
TOP" A few bars of "Come Into tho
Garden, Maud" convey to her the tip
and the opening of "All's Well" on the
piano tells him everything is under
stood.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-06
"LITTLE PoPLAR,s" SKULL.
Gruesome Relic of Indian Warfare Now
In the National Museum.


A CHASTITY relic of Indian warfare was
recently sent to one of the professors
at the national museum in Washington,
says the New York World. 1t is the
skull of Little Poplar" the great
fighter and warrior, at one time the
sub-chief of the Cree nation. The Crees
had their homes and lands in Canada,
and when the Riel rebellion broke out
some years ago Little Poplar" took ad-
vantage of the opportunity it afforded
to make war on his own account.
He attacked the white settlers, burned
their homes, carried off their women
and instituted a reign Of terror in the
region of his operations. Hundreds of
persons became the victims of his blood
thirsty cruelty. He destroyed their
herds, laid their homes in smoking
ruins and put women and little children
to the torture. There was, in fact, no
form of deviltry too horrible for this
Indian to perpetrate.
When the Riel rebellion was crushed
"Little Poplar" crossed to the American
side. So great was the horror he had
excited that reward Of $4,000 was Of
fered for his apprehension, dead or
alive. In 1886 he was murdered near
Fort Assiniboine, Mont, and the half
breed who killed him received the re-
ward. One of the soldiers of the fort
watched for years the lonely grave in
which Little Poplar" had been buried,
and AT, last. when he felt certain that all
the flesh had been worn off the bones,
he dug up the skull and kept it as a
relic. 1t has just found resting place
on one of the shelves of the national
museum.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-06-06
EAGLES AS GAME DRIVERS.
Sometimes They Enable Gunners to Get
Shots at Wild Ducks.

Sometimes They Enable Gunners to Get
Shots at wild Ducks.
Eagles are sometimes of considerable
service to a hunter, and this is es-
pecially true of the eagles of the Po-
tomac river at Wide Water, where Pres
ident Cleveland shoots. According to
an American Field writer, eagles on n
calm day often give the hunters shots
which they would not otherwise get.
The eagle goes flying up and down
the stream, and on seeing a flock Of
ducks goes toward them, hoping to get
a cripple, being unable to capture ducks
as the peregrine falcon does. When the
ducks see the eagle coming they jump
into the air and go looking for safer
locality, and this is where the gunner
comes in. The gunner's place of con-
cealment in blind is not nearly so safe
as the eagles vicinity, but the ducks
think it is safer till the shot goes
through their feathers.
Three or four eagles will keep all the
ducks on the move, and the gunners get
good sport where they otherwise would
not have dirtied their gun barrels. The
eagles sometimes steal cripples from
the gunner, but the knowing man does
not hurt the birds, getting his pay back
on calm days.