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The herald., 1896-05-29

Tip Top Cough Syrup loosens up the
cough and aids expectoration. After
clearing the lungs of the mucus 1t
soothes and heals them. 1t is the most
successful remedy for the cure of all
coughs and colds that has ever been
placed upon the market. Price so cents
at all drug stores.
The herald., 1896-05-29
Wants q RcsDite

TUCSON, Ariz., May 2S--Jesus Pares
has been sentenced to be executed June
9Th for the murder of the Bolt family.
A strong effort is being made. especially
by the Mexican citizens, to have fur
Their respite granted in ocmmutation of
sentence. 1t is claimed evidence has been
discovered fixing the guilt on other par
The herald., 1896-05-29

A fire which started from an unknown
source at o'clock yesterday morning, in
the blacksmith shop at the grading
camp of 7. III. Reynolds, the contractor,
at the rear of No. $40 North Fremont
street, caused damage to the amount Of
$40. An alarm was turned in from box
No. &c.
The herald., 1896-05-29

MILWAUKEE. Wis, May 2a.-@am-
uel Gompers, president OF the American
Federation of Labor, arrived in NAL
Waukee today. Mr.. Gompers comes to
the city in response to "a ther inlDera
tive requests made by the fedora ed
trades council of MilwauGee to considei.
the existing conditions resulting from
the strike Of street railway me, which
remains in about the same condition n C
IN the first week of the Strike. Mr..
Gompers says he will use every effort in
mis- power to bring about an honorable
settlement
The herald., 1896-05-29

Eulah Miller, son Of Albert Knoebel,
At Jefferson City, Ill: Mrs Margaret
Carroll, Robert Foster, three children.
. woman, name unknown.
AZ Dye. H.: Four school children.
At High Hill, Mo-: Mrs. George See,
At washington, Mo-: Robert Thomp-
The herald., 1896-05-29
rae GORGEOUS SHAH
Significant lotto on . sword-Jswsis wssth
klngdoms

Many details of the regalia OF the
late shah OF Persia are published. In
one of the crown jewels the diamonds
alone weigh twenty pounds troy, ana IN
the estimated valte of 81. 500. 900.
In silver ornament in the form Of
a vase there are 100 emeralds I'M
matched in any part Of the world. A
small golden cube. covered with Per6
sian characters, Is said to have fallen
Muhammad. and to DO talisman
against all evil.
The historic crown Of Persia is In the
shape of flower pot filled with strange
indescribable blossoms, and there IL In
1t ruby of the size of an ordinary barn
door fowls egg. Even the pipe which he
smoked was worth 100000.
The late Nasr-ed-Din introduced into
his own life and into the social world Of
Persia many of the products of western
civilization. He established race
meeting, set up stud of his own and
won some of the races, besides deduct
Ing from the fees a considerable sum as
his profit on the venture.
lie always took a camera aboux with
MIN In his personal luggage, and 1t Is
SAID that he possessed the finest collec-
ton of photographs of Persian scenery.
On his last visit to Paris, although
very curious about the exhibition, Nasr-
ed-Din could not be prevailed upon to
ascend Eiffels tower. One morning he
went as far as the first platform. where
him and his suite. After the meal the
door of the lift was opened for him, and
an attempt was made to induce him to
go up to the printing office organized
aloft by the Figaro. The shah, after hay-
Ing looked at the lift for a few moments.
suddenly turned on his heel and rushed
down the steps like one Possessed, never
stopping until he reached his carriage,
which was waiting for him on the
Champ de Mars.
During his previous visit to Paris in
1878, the Asiatic potentate sent a mag
nificent pearl necklace to great lady.
The bill amounted to $50, 900, and the
snah returned home without paying 1t.
The Jeweler wrote for his money to the
French government, the matter was dis
cussed at cabinet councils the foreign
once was kept in state of agitation
Tor weeks and finally the great lady
paid the bill out of her own pocket.
There Is a story that on the blade of
the sword of Zil-es-Sultan, the elder
brother of the shah's accepted heir, and
his probable rival for the throne, are
engraved the words: 1T Is with this
head"
me shah was very fond of animals.
and many stories have been told about
his care for his pets, which ranged from
cats to lions. One of these will bear
repetition. A favorite lioness had cubs,
and, as the shah was away from Teher-
an, special telegraph wire was laid
down so that he might hear daily how
they progressed. The keeper sent him a
message. 1.-The beasts are doing we'll"
which so angered the shah that he dis
missed the man from his post, because
he said that the term beast" should not
be applied to the noblest animal of Gre
ation.-London Leader.
The herald., 1896-05-29

The empress of Russia, who is the
patroness of the Red Cross society in
that country, has recently signed doc
ument insuring M. Dunant of Geneva,
the founder of the society, an annually
The herald., 1896-05-29

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2S.-Owen
Iiegler of Philadelphia was given the
lecision tonight over Dial Hawkins.
The herald., 1896-05-29

The Democratic headquarters are at
liz Temple street, Law building, rooms
1 and 3. Mr.. L. Herzog is the secretary
The herald., 1896-05-29

There will be a flag presentation and
raising at the Boyd street school this
morning,
The herald., 1896-05-29

Call tel. 243 for ambulance. Kregelo
& Bresee, Sixth and Broadway.
The herald., 1896-05-29

Santa Monica ard Return, so Cents
Via Santa Fe trains. Leave 7:1O a. N
10 a. M, sos p. III.
The herald., 1896-05-29

All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom. 1924 South Spring street
The herald., 1896-05-29

Paint. buggy, 75c. 32S S. Spring.
The herald., 1896-05-29
A SOUTHERN SENATOR

BATON ROUGE, La, May 2S-Ex-
Gov. $. ID. McEnery was elected Uniteo
States senator today.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
SILVER CARRIED THE DAY.
Proceedings of State Democratic
Executive Committee.

Proceedings of State Democratic
Executive Committee.
Austin, Tex, Feb. -(Special.)--It
was ten minutes past noon today
when Chairman Dudley called the
committee together in the parlors OF
the Avenue hotel. Secretary Peasants
being absent, Hon. John A. Ball Of
Austin acted as secretary.
Il. L. Mclean Of Austin was made
sergeant-at- arms.
The chairman addressed the commit
tee in a neat speech. In part saying
that the committee had met TO repre-
sent the greatest party known TO man,
the party which survived the greatest
civil war ever known. The committee
stood, he said, not as the Representa-
tiyes OF any faction, but OF the Demo-
cratic party OF Texas. He said that
erandest thing in mans make-up was
the nerve to do his duty regardless oil
circumstances and adverse criticisms.
The committee stood as the sentinel
for the Democratic Organization OF
Texas. and should not be moved by
the gibes OF the press or menace OF
any faction. The secretary then Sled
the roll, and for the first time In years
every member Of the executive COM
mittee responded.
Committeeman Mosely was the frst
10 be recognized. and he moved that
all spectators and those not members
OF the committee be excluded.
Mr.. Burney thought the members OF
the press should be permitted to re-
main and offered an amendment to
that effect.
MI. Mosely was asked TO accept the
amendment but he refused. and Judge
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
THE HOUSE ROCKED
ALARMING EAnTHQuAkE suuul,
FELT IN CUBA.
The People Are Terror Stricken.
Insurgents Again Reported
Defeated by Spanish.

Havana, Feb. s. - An earthquake
shock OF an alarming nature was ex-
perieneed today at Santa Cruz Del
Sur. province OF Puerto Principe.
Hous IS rocked and furniture was
thrown about. causing the people of
the city and vicinity to run in terror
into the streets and fall on their
knees in prayer for mercy.
The cases Of the Somellons. father
and son, charged with conspiring
against tho government, have been
turned ever to the criminal court upon
representations which have been made
that they are American citizens. and
as result OF q resolution introduced
in the United States senate by Mr.,
Call Of Florida.
Major Costa, Mt the head OF de-
tachment of Spanish troops. has been
engaged with the bands OF Insurgents
commanded by Robau Borren at Grau.
province OF Matanzas The insurgents
lost five killed and the troops cap
tured number of rifles. The insur-
gents have burned the village Of Yayn.
In the district OF Gibara. and have
destroyed by fire the buildings, ma
chlnery and plantation OF Europa, in
the province Of Matanzas. squad
ron of Spanish cavalry at the farm of
Casen, In the Zeba de Mocha district
of Matanzas. has had an hours en-
gagement with the lnsurgent band
commanded by GARLIC and Torres.
The insurgents lost fifteen killed and
had good many wounded The troops
lost FIVE killed and had nine wounded.
The column OF troops commanded
by Colonel Tejada has had skirmish
with the insurgents commanded by
jose Maceo and Rabi. 1t Is claimed, In
the province OF Santiago de Cuba. The
Insurgents left nine killed on the field
with a number OF rifles and retired with
thirty wounded The troops lost one
soldier and one officer and had thirty
nine wounded.
Captain VIM. T.. Mannix, OF the Army
and Navy Journal and correspondent
of the Evening Star, came here with
letters from the United States state
department and from the officials Of
the state OF New York as well as from
President Cleveland, according to re-
ports here. He nevertheless received
orders TO leave the Island on account
OF having followed the insurgent lines,
contrary to the orders of the govern
ment. He went to the insurgent camp
to obtain an interview with General
Maxine Gomez.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
SOC PER YARD.
. them numbers OF well known imam

OF them numbers OF well known imam
| ciers.
The committee to superlntend the
! opening OF the bids, United States
Treasurer Morgan. Comptroller EclSies
aud Mr. Ecklea OF the loan and cur
rency divisions, had been at work
since carly morning, and at few min
utes after noon announced that they
were ready to proceed, II was an In
terested crowd that listened to Mr..
hckles as he read the names OF the
| bidders and the amounts subscribed
for. The long list OF bids and the
substantial amounts desired by many
bidders soon made 1t apparent that
the question was not would the loan
be subaurlbedp' but "how much would
It be ovcrsubscribed2'
The first announcement from Mr..
Ecklea made It known that bids ap-
preaching the Sl0O, 000. 600 mark had
been made with enough unopened to
represent another million. Then came
the announcement that the total was
the stupcndous 0gure OF sOSi. a69. $50.
which was subsequently reduced by
throwing out three bogus blda of $780,
0O0,0 900, 5000. 600 and 81, 00O, 900.
Among the bids are the following:
j. =. Morgan q Co.. Harvey. Fisk &
Co. and the Doutsche bank In Berlin,
800 200, 600 AZ li0GS77; Joseph Pulitzer,
New York, si.O0O.OOo al III.
Tho highest bidders were Henry
Merlin, $50 ut i,b0. J. W. Shrader, 500
at l.3O; II. r. Mayer. $50 at i.b0; shaw
Plano company. $50 at i.2t. The follow
Ing at LOO; John l.. Farwell. 500; w.
r. Brown. $500; Otto a. stoli. $50; J. Il,
Pepper, $500; Royal Trust company,
Si0O; Charles +. Miller. $1,000.
Then following at lls5322. II. l.. Clag,
gett. y. u. Riley. sI00 Victor S. obel,
$1,000: W. q. Sanders, $1,000, w. II. WHIT.
soil Alul4 klFaf NnfInpal al
town, N. j.. $4,000; Rufus r. Humphrey,
$1,000. First National bank. Fresno, Cal.
10000; Marshall Tito. $3.50
From ii9.3229 down to l10.GS77 there
is a long list OF bidders including
III.
Pennsyivnnia bond buyers want
s9bO0OO worth, and this total includes
bids from a greater number OF towns
than WAS heard from in any other
state except. perhaps. Massachusetts.
California was a liberaIk,, contributor
to the mass OF offers tANyed at the
banks and citizens wanting In all
$4,000 OF a total OF ti,lo5.ao0 of bids
from that state. New Jersey asks for
S66b,OOO. Illinois viii take 3Gi3,000 at
prices above the Morgan syndicate
bid. OF which amount Chicago asiss for
100000. Ohio comes next with total
VI Fps~'Vvv' VI WhiVH So~@tVvV uTc Whnteu
In Cleveland. a score OF buckeye
towns can use the remainder OF the
states total Maine bankers and in
divlduals win take 900, of which
s274000 can be sold at Portland.
st. Louis bids for $780,, 800, OF a total
of s2i3O0o wanted in Missouri. other
Totals are; Rhode Island, $40 900.
mostly from Providence; Maryland
$4,000; Vermont. $4,000, Town. &c.,
h0o; Indiana. $4,000: Connecticut, $685.
600; Nebraska. $4,000; New Hump
shoire, sii5,000i Montana, $685. 900;
Kansas, $4,000: Washington, D. c.,
SOL 900; Washington state. $4,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
VICTORY
For Silver in the First
Round.
CHAIRMAN DUDLEY is SUSTAINED
AND COMMITTEEMAN FIELDER
Is SEATED.
ONE CONVENTION
SILVER MEN HOLD A CAUCUS AND
ARE CNIT.
Fight ON One or Two Conventions
and Place of Holding Them
ONE CONVENTION
SILVER MEN HOLD A CAUCUS AND
ARE CNIT.

Austin, Texas, Feb. 5.-(special)-
| Two rounds were fought in the state
| Democratic executive committee meet
Ing today. Silver won them both. The
/ first was the effort to unseat Fielder
from the Brennan district In favor of
Garrett. The division was strictly on
silver lines. Chairman Dudley cast the
deciding vote for Fielder. Garrett had
undoubtedly removed from the district
the hands OF his Brennan nelghbors,
but he moved back; his vote was need
ed in the committee, hence the contest.
The result of the contest assured six
teen votes for silver to fifteen for the
gold standard, not counting the chair
man.
The remainder OF the day was con-
sumed over the question of one or two
conventions and of holding a primary
convention. The gold men were for
two conventions and against a primary
| primary vote on the financial issue.
The friends of silver held caucus
In the morning and agreed to plump
their votes solidly for one convention
and primary vote on the money ques-
tion. Judge Reagan, Governor Hogg,
Chairman ]. w. Blake, Judge John NJ.
Duncan and other leaders urged this
course as essential to the interests of
the party and to secure u proper rep
resentation OF Texas In the national
Democratic convention.
The test vote came on a motion to
table q resolution to hold two conven-
tions. which was adopted by l6 to 10.
After much wrangling the commit
tee meeting adjourned until tomorrow
The Garden resolution for one con-
vention and one primary received the
Endorsement tonight of the silver eau
GUS Two OF the silver members of
the committee may vote against 1t
on the ground that the resolution
adopted at the Dallas meeting Of the
committee provided for two conven-
tlons No Issue was made on this at
the time, the only fight being over
primary vote on silver. II is prob
able that the Garden resolutions Will
be adopted. otherwise there will he
one primary for all purposes and two
conventions.
The gold men declare the state COM
mlttee has no authority to order pri-
mary vote on the money question,
and that the executive committee in
counties controlled by them Will pay
no attention to the resolution. Some
OF them threaten to bolt. and all dis
cussion embraces contingencies of d.
visions In both state and national con-
ventions
The Fort Worth committee arrived
this morning and went to work for the
state nominating convention II is Fort
Worth against the field, and she viii
win en- first or second ballot. Hous-
ton is the chief competitor. and Waco
will have four or i've votes which will
go to Fort Worth on second ballot IL
II Is necessary.
Governor Culberson gave n reception
at the executive mansion tonight to the /
committee and visitors.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
cosDnssnD rrLnc,,Ams.

Chicago. Feb. b.--Georgc siler, ref
cree OF the Maher- Fltzsimmons and
other fights at I'll Pnso. left for Texas
tonight by the AtchIson road.
London, Feb. 5.--Juatin Mccarthy
has Addressed n letter to the secretary
of the Irish party which says that his
reasons for giving up thu leadership are
wholly personal.
London, Feb. 5.-Lord Dunraven was
the guest OF the Glasgow University
conservative club. The speech deliver
ed by his lordubip on the occasion
contained no allusion TO the subject OF
yachting.
New York, Feb. b.--Tommy Ryan
and Kid Mccoy were matched today
TO box under the auspices OF the EN-
pire athletic club on March at 1b<
pounds. weigh In at the ring side.
Washington. Feb. 5.--The president
today sent 10 the senate the nomination
Of J. NJ. Doolin to be postmaster at
Qusnah, Teras.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
HE DIED AT NOON
FROM EFFECTS or FIRING A bull
LET INTO HIS BRAIN.
He HAD necome Despondent, ana 30
Deliberately Ended His own
Life In Dallas.

Dallas, Tex, Feb. 5.-(speciaL)-h'
$50 this morning Mart Bessard. oil tne
firm OF Madsen g. Bessard, sent pis-
toi bullet through his left temple al
the family residence. 22e cantesfa'
street. ,-
DIR. Arnold was Immediately sum.
moned as well as Drs Leake, Arohsoh
and others. but their efforts were OF ~
avail. The wounded man uleu u, ne, NE
The relatives Of the dead man, VINO
beyond vouchsafing the explanation
that deceased had committed me aeeu
in a lit OF dependency, declined 10
give the details Of the anair' Q
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
TO thy JOHN sELMAN.
He Killed Wesley Hardin Mt Eel pa.o
Last summer.

El Paso, Tex Feb. 5.-(speciai)-
Jurors are being empanelled In the
John Selman case for killing John wes-
ley Hardin here last summer. Out of
panel of eighty-nlne Jurors only two
We're secured. and the Judge has issued
an order Tor another special venlre Of
l50. The case is not exciting any great
amount of interest UP TO this tlme.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
77@77l7~--------
Thrown FROM A HORSE.
Probably Fatal Accident Bcfnti. n
Girl at Harry,

Barry; Tex, Feb. 5,-Cspeciai)-Mrs.
Davis daughter Flora, IA years Of age,
was thrown from horse and dragged
,seVen,y-tye yards, the horse kicking
her an the while. while she was going
She is expected to die.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
PROBABLE oANDIDATE.
Prof. ID. II. johnson for Governor
of the Chicisnsnyy Nation

Denison. Tex, Feb. 5.-(spec,al)-
PROFESSOR Dug II, johnson OF bloom
neld college. Chlckasaw Nation. will
probably be candidate for governor
on the National ticket at the August
eiee.ioh. MIR. Johnson is strictly OPP
is considered one of the brightest men
in the nation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
lnmAGE Ar GUTHRIE.

lee Of Two Prominent Young
People United There.
y, O. t. Feb. 5.-(Special.)-
pr Harvey j. Freeman OF Okla
W and Mss Eva Peoples of this
u prominent young society peo-
n married last night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
Ward p.
lofts
'''a'''n, OF Plays.
TONIGHT.
CITY HALL
CITY HALL.

IA sS wjsnnS Amerlcan-As
Ne have Sas an entertain
Pounds Of nag J this season, re-
|ass man News-Mr. E,,lo,,..
hcisr,.d He por, r. Termed acc a
/ M, and so We'll KS all Of
1, The chpnv N.Y. was perfectly
aa were II We're instan-
ssu1l,nce san 10, Tor the fact
~ could eas NV but one man
ri.i anilisr ero,Irnpany was pre-
on sale today at
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
STOLE HORSES
rHARCE UPON WHICH A. }.
SETTLER is ARRESTED.
Carried TO Guthrie nnd Held
Iere for Reduisition--Bn--
auet by the Woodmen.

he, o. T.. Feb. 5.-(Speclal)-A.
|er, was arrested In Woodward
Monday on a charge of steal
|ses In Texas. ana WAS brought
be held awaiting a requlsition
)e governor Of that state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06

Mexico city. Feb. b.--Admirai Bren-
ton, one OF the Mexican navy, Is now IN
England negotiating for vessels LOT
instruction as contemplated py ,he new
law All midshlpnen now on the Sar-
agossa have been summoned here for
examination.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06

uuthrie camp woodmen of the world
gave a banquet to about 1850 invite,i
quests last night. which was one Of the
the city. eNeh IN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
lisoslC GRAND LODGE.

Meet at Perry-Preparntions
Being Made.
y. T.. Feb. 5.-(Speclal.)-The
grand lodge of the territory
~ on the llth, and great prep
are being made by the local
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
s and Jackets.

% Capes and Jackets
m flom the immense
ok we had this season,
Id if prices will move
I'm not one will remain
4 the racks Saturday
|rbt. Today you can
Ike your pick at just one
LII price. Remember,
{ery garment is this sea.
his style.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06

Ssu,aay' February s,
sNEE AND NIGHT.
d renee and Miss rhcrese
|ps.,r ported by n good
~ Alden nencdiot's
Mnlo ROMAN.
| AND THE
|"ERoPTIooN
y NJ. AND SPANISH DANCES
49,. Trace Hunter.
=" Now ON Sale.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
CHARGED wITn ToRoEny.
j. ID. sutton Carried to watnuun
Under Arrest,

Watauga. o, T., Feb. 5.-(speeia,N-
=. D. sutton. a well known citizen Of
u county was brought here under ar
rested on charge OF forgery.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06

ophEN GIVE A BANQUET.
Very Fine AFFAIR In
Guthrie.
o. T., Feb. 5,-(speciai.)-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06
hwaD $ 0pera House

smday February 7,
1'cESE o'nounISE,
Presenting
WICKLOW PosTMAN,,
y irish life true to nature.
PRODUCTION,
".livAN ana PADDY RYAN
iM NY !welve years. ex-cham-
n saIN,, Will appear In a
rS,, SEMITIC exhibition OF boy
kHss py Charles E. c'par-
w on sale.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06

vIrn. FoRT WORTH cAxDrrm nNox.
CLOpEDIA for 1900 II an exce1Heuo'
book OF reference and informastea>
A large nunibcr of vnlunhlo feh-
turcs hnvc boon Incorporates late
its pages and In the limo OF stntih-
tfcni facts there II much Of inter-
est and which will prove of prno-
teal value 60 every rendcr.--nUUs-
TON POST.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-06

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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-05-28
INGENIOUS WOOD RATS.

Built q House of Railroad Spikes and
Lined 1t with Rags.
The wood rat of the western slopes of
the Cascade range is curious creature
that loves to steal so we'll that it is
known to many as the camp robber. It
carries off anything it can lay its lips
to. and is besides a jolly, reckless fellow.
It does things which rodents are not
given to doing.
Forest and Stream tells of some of its
favorite spoils. 1t will take knives,
forks and tin plates, certridges, cups
and anything it can handle in the line
of clothing, towels or gun rags, which
make soft Innings for its nest. It is re-
lated how a pair of these rats stalsed
off claim on top of a hunters camp
stove, and put up the most curious rat
house anybody had ever heard of. About
2cO yards away was a railroad shanty,
where the section men kept their sup
plies, and among other things was keg
of railroad spikes, such as are used to
fasten the rails to the ties. The rats
took some spikes to their claim, built
up an iron wall, and lined the interior
with soft stuff. It is curious fact that
all the points of the spikes were directed
outward, and they were laid with great
regularity and tirmness.
The habits of the rat are study for a
naturalist, and it makes things so in.
teresting for the natives that they kill
it on sight.