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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-12-23
TIE FFTY-IFIH CONGRESS-
Both Branches CT the National Leg
islature Convene ar Noon
OF Monday.
VICE PRESIDENT OPENS THE SENATE.
Speaker Reed Calls the House 10
Order-fiTst Message of President
Mckinley Submitted-New Mem
bers Take the Oath-Large humber
of Bills Introduced.

Washington. Dec. THE Fifty-fifth
congress convened at noon yesterday
Vice President Hobart called the SEN
ate to order and the Invocation was de-
liyered by Rev. W. Fl. Milburn. the blind
Chaplain. who made a beautiful and
touching reference TO our beloved
president" who waited news from the
bedside of the mother 10 hom he is
devoted, and prayed that she might
have peaceful passage TO the celestial
shore. Seyenty-seven senators respond
cd 10 their names on the roll call. The
presidents message was presented by
Mr.. Pruden. the presidents assistant
secretary, and was read.
Senator Walthall (Miss.) was recog
nized and announced the death of his
colleague, Hon. James Z. George. of
Mississippi. and presented the usual
resolution of coincidence with the fam
lily Of the deceased senator. The resolu-
ton was adopted, and as a further mark
of respect the senate adjourned.
Washington. Dec. SIN the senate
yesterday los bills were introduced
many CT which were private pension
iiitdS uieSs anu one III ldfbT OF DOSl34
savings banks.
Washington, Dec. .. Senator Allen
(Neb) introduced a resolution in the
senate yesterday for the recog- ition Of
Cuba and made speech in its favor
The foreign relations committee re-
ported favorably bin to stop pelagic
sealing. Senator Calls ~. H) in
troduced a bill prohibiting The grant
ing of pensions to widows of soldiers
whose marriage occurred subsequent
TO the passage of the bill under which
they make claim.
Washington, Dec. 1o.-A petition was
presented in the senate Yesterday
signed by 2l,269 native Hawaiians pro
testing against the annexation of Ha-
wall, and a favorable report was made
on the bill to provide for the twelfth
census. Forty-fve private pension bills
were passed. Adjourned to Monday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
FUn HOUNDS.
a Descriptions OF Hunt That Make
Ones Blood Tingie.

a Descriptions Of Hunt That MAKES
Ones Blood T,nsie
We became aware. from the shouts
OF the dark,es. as thy urged the dog
into the thickets. thai these animals
had names Of famous favor, though
their expectations bad not been bestowed
by one who possess d tine sense Of
the historical or chrouolog. cal unit es
says Lippnco,t's. Hi. 20 Clov s.
Come hyar. Uncas." Cit on, Brutus.
git on! What yo' sulkin' 'bout?" These
CALCULATIONS were accompanied by sun
dry kicks, delivered upon the represen-
tativcs of these and other reBowned
characters. To such uses do nen S
names come after death.
After the disappearance OF the hounds
10 the ihicket We rode slow ~ along the
devious ways Of the p re lands. listen
ing intently for that peculiar canine
cry which announces the discovery oil
a trail. 1t was not long delayed. for
gray foxes are almost as numerous In
eastern Virg MIA as rabbits are in the
western states. Suddenly, amidst the
chorus or snarp. SNORT leIiJs, we nedru
long-drawn, wailing cry which at night
would be interpreted as cry of the
banshee. but Which. ringing out on the
air Of a bright November morning, loses
its ominous Significance for every one
except the trail has been struck" As
the cry rose and swelled and was taken
up by 80 other mouths. our slow-filing
cavalcade became enthused with the life
and animation Of cavalry company
that has just received orders to charge.
Reins were frightened. knees were
pressed closer 10 the saddles. hats were
pulled down over eyes and men leaned
forward over their horses necks Ike
jockeys waiting for the fall Of the
starters flag.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
SIX ANEIG ITEMS.

Peter Peterson was al l. Anse
tnis week,
Frnl Dishno was al Mlrqu ,tta on
business this week.
Mrs. p R'hn visited friends al
J. Ansr this week.
J A. Jensen has sold his pine TO
NJ. J. McCabc, Of l. 'Anse.
NJ. D'IIaaS. Of Marquette. trans
a'tcd business here Friday.
o. W. Been has suspended log
ging operations for thh season.
J. Rob Lindahl and August
Brostad were at LAnsc Friday
George Oleson and J. A. Jrnson
visited Pcquaming part of the week.
The Thermometer registered %
degrees below zero at this place
Yesterday morning.
Miss Sophia Newman aud Miss
Olive Anderson visited friends at
Pequaming Wednesday and Thurs.
day Of last week. -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

A weII-kDown Worcester clergyman
tells . story ~ his own expense. In
his young DAYS he was tramping
through the White mountains with q
companion. who was also clergyman.
One day they mounted the drivers seat
of n stage coach. The driver was an in
teresting character. loaded with good
stories. The three speedily became
friendly. and il was with reluctance that
they parted at the end OF the journey.
I'm glad ter hev met yer. fellers." said
the driver. in farewell. "Yer rec,
heven't seen a man this summer, ex-
cenrin' ministers
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
First pub. Feb. 0, 1881.
MORTGAGE SALE,

Default having been made In the conditions
Of a certain mortgage made bv Philip Foucault
and Lada Foucaun to- the Northern Michigan
Building and Loan As ociation, dated April
9Th, 1855, ana recorded in the Office OF the
Register OF Deeds OF Baraga county, Michigan,
May lst, 1922 in liber Of Mortgages. at page
boz the said Northern Michigan Building and
Loan Association elects that the whole Of the
principal shall be and become due and pay.
able, the amount claimed to be, due upon said
mortgage AT the, date OF this notice IL one
thousand seventeen and eighty -four one nun
drecths tfl,Old ~ dollars, which Includes an
attorney fee of $500, IA provided for In said
mortgat g, and thirty-hve dollars paid for tire
Insurance. Notice * hereby given that on the
Bird day ~ May 1897, at eleven o'clock in the
fprenoon,I shall sell at public anction to the
highest bidder AZ the front door Of the Court
House in EAnse Village, the premi SEES
described in said mortgage a. follows: That
part Of Section 49, Township 81. north, OF
Range - west. follows; Commencing mt
the northwest corner Of lot one of said section /;
thence east 20 feet; thence south 81 feet to the
Bara2a aud Ontonagon road; thence west
along said road 22O feet 10 the west boundary
line of lot one; thence north y feet To tn .
place of beginning, being in the Township Of
Baraga, Baraga county, Michigan.
Dated February Bird, 1897.
CHARLES D. HANCHFTTE.
Secretary and Attorney Of the Northern
Michigan Building and Loan Associa.
tion, Mortgagee
DUNSTAN HANCHETTE.
Attorneys for Mort2agee.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
First pub Feb. -; last March "a, 1877,
SuTICE FOR ruBIICArI,N.
Land once at Marqueti

Land Once at Marquette. Mich,
February 18th, iss..
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has tled notice of his intenti"n
to make nnal proof In support oi hls claim.
and that said prof will be made before the
Clerk OF the Circuit Court of Bara2a county,
at L'Anse, Aich.. on March 18th, ls!I. VIZ :
Joseph Duquette, nd. appl cation No s.is for
the ; Y, see :, tp 81. n r Sw
He names the following Witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land. viz: J. b. B-langer, of L Anse,
Mich; Peter King, Joseph Oberth and
Duquette, OF Baraga, Mich.
PETER PRTNEAr,
Register
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
First pub. Jan 3. isg7. Last Feb. %, 1897.
NOIICs. FOR pIBiICNTIOS

Land ofice at Marquette, Mich.
January 18th, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his Intention
. make nual proof in support OF his claim,
ma that said proof viii b. made before the
.tegl-t-r and Receiver At Marquette, Mich,
on March LIST, l-T, viz: Peter Quay. nd
APPLICATION No ego, for the e \, sec q, tip
~ u - W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
as COZ tinuou- residence upon and cultivation
oil said land. viz: Edward ST. Arnault,
samuel Champagne. Frederick LaBonte, and
Alphouse Garnache, all OF Baraga, Mich.
PETER PRISEAU,
Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
FIRST pub. Feb. 20; last March q. 1897.
NOTICE FOR PUB,IcA rIOS.

Land once at Marquette, Mich.
February isth. 1897
Notice 4. hereby given that the following
named settler has nled notice of his intention
to make fnal proof In support Of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk Of the Circuit Court OF Baraga county.
al L'Anse, Mich. on march syn. isN' VIZ
Hendri Anderson. nd. application No. SIS
for the NV of u \, e = Of q ~ y, and "
\ OF a e a. sec s. Up 20. -.
He names the following Witnesses TO prove
hi, continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Martin Berg, August
Hau son, Henry Girard and Arcade Bohmier,
all Of B.raga, Mich.
PxTER PRIHEAU.
Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
yaIuAnLk PsEso. IPTION.

Edi'sr Morrison, OF WorthiLgtoD, l"d.,
'.SuD [" writes: you hsv- q valuable
p .sc, p-.on la K ectrict Bitt-rs. snd
can cheeffuuy recommend IL Tor con-
stipsti"n aud Sick II .ad.cbs, and as
~, .raI :, sIrm lOnic IL has 40 equal !"
as Anbi- Stshi-. 2625 C"tt-g- br"vr
Chicags, Was run down. aDd
e. uld not nor digess foe"i, bad q
10 ~ acn.. which never i.-ft b-T ami feit
ed aud weary, hut TX battles "f
Electric Bitt-ts restored her health and
J., neAea hr, strength Price So cen
nj s 90 per bottle at ). t. Harri-'
rug StDTe.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
The official Paper of Baraga County,



Jay A, HUBB- IL Circuit Judge, HouRhton
JoHs ". BILD. Sh-rif. LAnse.
WV. X. HAyrLASD, Prosecuting Attorney. re
" &. srJNE. Judlc o. Probate, Baraga
G.. q. BsHfLgK. County Clerk ana Register OF
Deeds. l. An-s
H. WILCOX. Z rsasur.r. L'Anse
yAME, NcKEEcHEs, County .uryeyof' SPIN
u. L. Sroxx. Circuit Court Commissioner,
BaTaga.
H. J. SEfPERT aud J. 9. NcKEESAH, J. Ans"-
and RICHARD FEogE, Hafagc. Poor C0mmis
sionefs. -
-,P FyiSOR>, ..... ..
ROGER G WILLIAMS. L'ABse Township.
l.. J. GALLAGHER, Baraga I"wnaHIp.
". BEES Arvon TOgn-bir. ....
ALEX DINO. y. spur tnWhshtp.
JoHS LYoSs Covingt0u Township.
BOARD or school ENAMiSERs.
N J. McKASsA, County School Commits
siOncr, BSraPa.
N. J. dc'ABE, L'Anse,
Miss Catherine Curry. L'Anss.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
WHERE TELEGRAPHY FAILED.
1t Might DO for small Bundles and
Letters.

1t Might Do for small Bundles and
Letters.
There was man who lived in London
many years ago who had once been
elected member Of parliament, and
never neglected an opportunity to en-
lie was quite an iniidel as 10 new dis
covcries and the new sciences, being
perfectly satisfied that il the world
should turn over all Tie later would
spill out Of his yell, and only giving
in to steam locomotives by slow degrees.
But all the walls of his contempt were
poured out upon the idea OF telegraph.
and he was wont to ray that nobody
need try to come 1.-THE green over him
in that way, for he had beer an NJ. i.
Finally high road was built, and one
day workmen began to put up telegraph
poles right in front of his house and To
stretch the wire. His exulting neigh
bors promptly asked:
We'll. old fellow, what do you think
Of teiegraphs now?"
He was cornercd, but he died game
Drawing himself up an inch taller, he
said:
Gentlemen, when was in parliament
l gave this subject my very attentive
consideration, and said then. as
say now. that il may do for letters and
small bundles. but it will never take a
cotton bale-neyeri"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
First pub. Feb 70, 1851; last March 9, 1897.
STATE "r "ioHI,'AN' So.

Notice il hereby given, that by AT order Of
the Probate Court for the county OF Blraga,
made on the tenth day Of February, A. D., 1897,
-ix months from that date were allowed for
creditors to present their claims against the
estate Of James Collins, late Of said
county, decreased, and that all creditors Of
said deceased are required To present their
claims to said Probate Court. at the Probate
Office in the village of L'Auss, for examina.
ZION and allowance, on or before the
iWh day of August. next. and that such
claim, viii Zoe heard before said court, on
Monday, the third day 81 May. next, aud ON
Tuesday. the l0,h day Of August, next.
AZ ten o'clock in the forenoon OF each If those
days.
Dated February l0,h. \. D. 1891.
EDWARD l.. STONE.
Judge of Probate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
FRS, pub. Feb. %; last March q, 1897.
NOTICE FOR Pun I'A,ION.
Land ONCE At Marquette, Mich.
FEBRUARY 18Th 1871

February 18th. 1880.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settlers hare filed notice of their in
tehtiou To make dual proof in support of their
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the Register and Receiver. al Marquette,
Mich, on March 29th, lsT. viz; John NJ.
Peterson I'D. application No. 61s9 for the n a
OF Z, sec -, Up 81, n 81 W.
Also Alexander Henderson, nd. application
No 6iss. for the !, OF = y, sec 22' Up 81. -
W 4
Also Jay T. Drew. nd. application No. 6ls7,
for the . \, Sec ~. tp 81 n r. S,
They name the following witnesses to prove
their continuous residence upon and cul iva
tion OF, said land, viz: John VI. Peterson,
Alexander Henderson, Jay T. Drew. Adelbert
/. Ely and jeremiah sullivan, all OF Laird,
Mich PETER PRIsEAU.
Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
First pub. Jan. 80, 1897; last March g. 1891
NOTICE FOR PUBL, ALTON.
Land ofice at Marquette. Mich.
January .7th, lsg7

Land Ofice at Marquette. Mich.
January 27th 1881.
Notice Is hereby given that the following g.
named settler has filed notice of MS intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Baraga county.
At L'Anse Mich, on March 9Th, 1891, viz;
George sapsregret, nd. application No. S2di,
for the ?. OF ne 4 and 70 OF . "a, sec 81,
10 ~, mr. IS
He names the following witnesses ~ prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
81. said land. viz: Medore Sansregret, George
Cpn-teuo, Of Pepuaming, Mich; Joseph
LaDur, Joseph Reno, OF L. nS", Mich
PETER PRIxEsr,
Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
49, -
BU jkLEN's ARSfCA saLyE.

The best Salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter. chapped
hands. chilblains, corns, and all skin
cruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required II is guaranteed
TO give perfect satisfaction or m.,ev
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by S. T. Harris.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
First pub. Jan. y, 1897: last Feb. q, 1897.
SOIIrR PIX u sLICAriO~
Land Once at Marquette. Mich.

Notice Il hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his in
ieution TO make fnal proof In support OF his
claims aud that said proof will be- made be-
fore the Clerk Of the Circuit Court of Hopghton
county. at Houghton, Mich. on February =.
~. viz william Shea. I'D. application No.
80, for the n Z, sec II, Up a. u r - W.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiya-
tion OF. said land, viz: Samuel q Dahl
berg Joseph johnson. Adelhert L. Ely, and
Donald Grant, all OF Laird, Mich.
PETER PBINEAu,
Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

THE president has issued q procla-
nation calling an extra session Of
the United States senate to convene
at II o clock, March T. This was
following the custom which has
prevailed for many years. II will
enable th" senate to continue in
session after the expiration Of the
terms Of 80 Of its present mem
bcrs at noon on the 18th Of
March next. and CATER the quaIifi-
cation Of the new and reelected
srnators) to participate IN the in
auguration of the new president of
the United States, and to confirm
his appointments.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Justice Of the Supreme Court,
CHARLES d. LONG, Of Lansing.
For Regents of the State University,
w. J. COCKER, Of Adrian.
&. ID. LAYTON, OF LawtOn.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

President CLEVELAND : last mes
sage should be his last will and
Testament b"pGrathing to tn" Re-
publican party and the Mckinley
administration all Of his undis-
charged obligations to the contrary.
Anyhow. the Republican party viii
have To furnish the assets to meet
the liabilities Of the present admin
istratiOn. Some Democratic organs
are scodng The Republican party
because it has not already done this
IN advance Of its coming into power.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
FIRST pub. Jan 30, 1887; last March G, 1897.
NJTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS.
Land Once at Marquette Mich,
Janarry 9th, 1897

Notice is hereby given the following-named
settler has filed notice Of her intention to make
rnal proof In support OF her claim, aad that
said proof will be- made before the clerk of
the Circuit Court OF HOughton County. at
Houyhtun Nicn., on March sih, ls.7, viz:
Bridget MCCLELLAN, widow Of Tnomas cGillan.
deceased, nd application No tij5. for the II Z
2. sec II, Up ~. r 3iw
she names the following Witnesses 20 prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF. said land. viz: Andrew Dahlber2, Lizzre
Mcclellan and Fred Nichols, Of Laird. Mich,
and Edward Mcclellan, OF I3araga. Mich.
PETEg PRIMAL,
Register
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
First pub. Feb Is, 1897; last March 20, 1870
NOTICE FOR PtBi CATION
Land Office ut Marquette Mich

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
20 make hnai proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Houghton
county, NJ Houghton. Mich, on March %, l-g1,
viz; John Nc hahou, I'D application No. bluS
for the =. sec - tip -, n r 81. W.
lie names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of. said land. viz: Joseph Barbano, Antoine
Chose, Martin Dryer aud Joseph Gagnon. all
of Baraga, Eich.
PETER PRINEAu,
Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

TIE D.csinsOn Comfy u rad Is
The name Of d NV paper just
started AT Q iinn"sec. Mich II is a
six-coIumn qIIrto. and presents ?
very cradtaDlr app :arancc. THE
SKSrINEL wishc, the yOungster long
life and prosperity.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
First pub. Feb. y, 1870.
ELE jTlON NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
ONCE OF the Secretary of state.

STATE OF MICHIGAN.
ONCE of the Secretary of state.
To the sheriff Of the County Of Baraga:
Sir-Nou are hereby notified that nj the
''eneral Election 10 Ice held in this state, on
the hrst Monday of April next. the following
officers are Ia be elected. viz:
Justic" OF the Supreme Court IN place Of
Charles ID Long. whose term of once expires
December ~, 1897, also two Regents Of the
University of Michigan in place OF Levi T..
Bar bonr aud william ]. Cocker, whose terms
Of Office expire Decent Der ~. 1877
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand aud affixed
lsEALi the Great Seal of the State OF
Michigan, AT Lansing. the day and
year first above written.
WASHINGTON GARDNER
Secretary OF state
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

4 LITTLE baby girI. weighing
eight and thrcc-quart~r pounds,
made her appearance at the home Of
Ex-Prcsidrnt Harrison. at Indian
apolis, at an early hour last Sunday
morning OF course the child viii
never b. athletic wear Per iamin s
hat, but the parents are, never
th"lcss, both exceedingly happy.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
OFFICE Or THR SHERIFF
or BARAGA COUNTY.

L'Anse. Mich, February eth, 1897.
To THE ELECTORS or THE COUNTY or B.RAsA:
pursuant 10 the above notice you are hereby
notified that at the General Election TO he held
IN the various townships and election pre-.
cincts in this county. on the first Monday OF
,pril next, the following officers are To be
elected, viz.
Justice OF the supreme Court In place OF
Charles ID. Long, whose term OF Office expires
December 3ist, 1877, elso two Regents of
the University OF Michigan In place OF Levi L.
Harbour and William ]. Cocker. whose terms
OF Office expire December 81, 1897.
Also County Commissioner Of Schools
riyen under my hand and seal at LAnse,
Michigan, the day aud year frat above write n.
JOHN ii. HID,
Sheriff
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

SENATOR THuRsroN says there will
b. new tariff law by July J..
Here's hoping the senator knows
whereof he speaks.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

G. H. CHAPMAN, OF Slult Ste
Marie. desires 10 D. collector o.
customs at Marquette. he would
prove very aDl. man for the
pnsifion :..
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
Sheep Stealing In Scotland.

The secretary Of Scotland has an.
pointed committee TO inquire into the
alleged prevalence Of sheep stealing IN
certain parts Of Scotland.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

NEXT week Thursday and it viii
be President Mckinley.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27

The date opposite each subscr'bers name m the
prhIed address on each paper Ia lcAtss the time 20
vLicS IN. description - paid. b. obssrving this
sty,eribeT NAY kag~ a. iitmgs just h0N ~ sub
.suyi,sH account E'9A45. aEd !u grsr an error 3
10 ade ~ ivinz credit ~ the payment 81 money o.
ssbssrpfion, It's the duty oi tue snnseTioef 20
notify Ihis Office SIthDut unnecessary delay.
Usually the publisher couiInues sending the
paper until i - Drsersd discDEtGurd. -ihef TIE
ubscCigt,yb has expired or 1D'. y ,b" T'@t &c
nj paw .up afrraTagrs II there be snS
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. D,,cona,.o,.

Every known plant is occasionally
inhabited by its own peculiar aphis or
plant louise. These curious insects
breed with wonderful rapidity--a
French naturalist proving that a pair
OF them will. within six weeks. pro-
dnce five generations. or grand total
of 800. 300. OOO. 900 descendants.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-02-27
SNAKE SUICIDE.
A Rather with Three TanGs shufiez on
lis Moral Coil.

a hAttier with Ihree langs shufhez On
..... lis Moral Coll
| A United States cavalryEan, sta
/ tened at Fort Meade, S. d., writes to
Forest and Stream as follows in regard
to the self-dcstruction OF "a three funged
rattlesnake:
AS to the Yricide Of the creature,
am forced to ask for an explanation.
/ The snake, at first sight coiled up in
the usual manner for a prime strike,
made "A vicious lunge at my leggings,
I thon drew back and closely scrutinized
me from hat to Shoe. Instantly a
change Of expression came over his fea.
lures and ferocity gave way to look
! that might have been born Of disgust
and resignation. ! watched him close
ly, not knowing what might be his next
move. He suddenly astonished me by
plunging hradiong into The Belle
I fourche- Motionlcss he sank and lay
at full length at the bottom. ! con-
tinucd 10 watch him until the last
vestige Of his reptilious breath had
risen to the placid surface in a pearly
bubble and then with the aid Of stick
| raised him from the water, placed him
in the sunshine and satisfied myself
that life was extinct. had never
known or heard OF RATHER taking to
water, and here ] was confronted by
the plainGst case Of suicide by drown
ing in broad daylight. ! have since
then lost all faith in snakes. l have
adopted and discarded every theory that
might offer solution in this case and
am now driven 10 the belief that this
snake deliberately shielded because it
had committed the blunder of wasting
well-meant, three-fanged strike on a
United States cavalryman. Hereafter
| shall travel incognito In those parts"