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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Death of Mrs. Flyers.

Mrs. Theodore +. Myers died at their
home in this city last Saturday evening
at about o'clock from an over dose OF
medicine. Mrs. Myers had been in
poor health much of the time for many
years and had been a great sufferer.
Her sudden death, however, came as a
shock to their many friends all of whom
were more than willing to render help
and consolation to Mr.. Myers and their
daughter. The funeral was Monday at
$3.50 p. m. from the Presbyterian church
and was very largeley attended, although
the weather was very stormy, snow
storm prevailing. The church was
crowded. The servic, we're impressive
and beautiful. Rev. Hinkhouse offered
prayer and the sermon was by Rev.
Cousins. After briefly sketching her
life he said: ''Born-lived- died, and
the record closes here, leaving the grief
and tears and pangs of parting in home
after home and heart after heart as the
days of the years of our earth life pass,
only to truly be relieved and borne and
healed by Him who bore our griefs and
healed our sorrows, and whose grace is
sufficient He preached a good ser
mon full of sympathy and pointing to
the true source Of consolation. The re-
mains were inferred in Maple Grove
cemetery.
Margaret l.. Haines was born at
Washington, Iowa, March u, 1868. Her
father, Gilbert @. Haines, died April IL,
1864, and her mother, Mary L. Haines,
died Dec. 81, 1871, leaving her an orphan
when little more than eight years of
age. She married Theodore Il. Myers
October 4, 1881. The newly welded
couple came directly to Audubon and
made their first home Of married life
among us, she bringing her church let
ter from the Presbyterian church OF
Washington, Iowa, and uniting with the
Presbyterian church here under its first
pastorate, and at once becoming an ac-
tive worker and consistent member. In
about year they moved to Gray whore
Mr.. Myers engaged in mercantile bust
ness and where their daughter and only
child, Helen g., was born, Aug. ID, 1882.
In about a year they returned to Audi
bon which since has been her constant
home until her death last Saturday,
aged 81 years, 8, months and day.
Those attending the funeral from dis
lance were Mr.. Myers brother, Fred
Myers, Of Chicago; his sister, Mrs.
Kloos, OF Malcolm; Mrs. Myers uncle,
Harvey Haines, of Montezuma, and Fred
Blume of the State University. Iowa
City. The sympathy Of the entire COM
munity goes out to Mr. Myers and his
daughter in this sad hour OF atlliction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

C.& NV. AT AUDUBON.
No. 81, arrive 9: ~ AIN. No. 50, depart ESQ am.
No. SO. arrive 4:i0p.m m. No ga, depart ; 10 pin.
Sunday Passenger arrives at 2:4O p. M. and
departs at 5 40 p. m,
J. A. HUNIsTON, Agent.
G. Il. 1. Il +. AT AUDUBON.
No. 81 arrive S45 a. M. No. 342 leaves i2 01 p. IN.
No. 343 arrive as y. M. No 3+I leaves rs d. m.
sunday Passenger arrives at 8 80 Il. M. aud
departs at 9:55 Il. m.
The evening train connects with the east
p0und dyer at Atlantic
w w. SMITH: Agent.
G. NJ. & ST.. p. AT MANNING.
cote EAST. GOING West.
No. Pass. 209 y. IN. No. l, Limited "a a. M
No. T. Limited 500 p. IN No. 3, Pass. IL; 26a. m
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
To Trade

For a house and lot in Audubon, 215
acres in White county, Arkansas, eleven
miles from Searcy, the county seat,
twelve miles from Judsonia, both rail-
road towns. White county is the ban
ner county Of Arkansas. This tract is
mostly covered with valuable timber and
is good farming land when cleared. 1t
is clear Of encumbrance and title perfect.
46-1 Enquire Of J.. A. kerr.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Word comes from Grand Junction
hat Ellis Harper is there and danger
ously sick. His father went over
across country last night in answer to a
telegram, bis mother having gone some
days ago. 4 surgical operation 10 to be
performercd on him today made neces
sary by information Of the bowels. He
attended NJ. u. district conference at
Earham last week and successfully
passed an Elimination for license to
preach lie then went TO Grand juno
tion to visit friends where he was taken
sick.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

"The worst cold ever had in my life
was cured by Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy" writes w. II. Norton, OF Suit
ter Creek, Gal. This cold left me with
a cough and was expectorating all the
time. The Remedy cured me, aud /
want all my friends when troubled by a
cough or cold to use it, for it will do
them good" Sold by A. III. Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Flowers and Plants.

C.G. Anderson & Co. Florists, of At
lantic, who this summer have greatly en-
larged their greenhouses, are now pre-
pared to furnish choice cut flowers and
plants at low prices. Funeral designs
made in artistic manner on short notice,
all styles and prices A trial order is all
we ask Satisfaction guaranteed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

The resignation Of Rev. Dudley was
rendered and accepted at the called
meeting u~na'3gd over by Elder Ramsey
Iua.@aa 70 aclapt the pulpit
mace tie resignation Of Rev,
St. Clair w.o has been compelled to re-
SIGN bis 3ate at Atlantic, to seek in
ami.der climate restoration Of the failing
health OF Mrs 5t Clair. Audubon will
find it difficult 10 secure a minister SO
able in the pulpit and so faithful as
pastor Of his flock. Rev. Dudley will
remain over Sabbath. Nov. 81 andy hold
services as usual. Our pastor goes to
wider field OF usefulness and an in
creased mPcn5ation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

r. N. Carper, the only auctioneer in
Audubon, is ready to cry all kinds OF
sales in or out of the county. Call at
Mayor Hanna's Office or the REPuBLIcAN
office +, + dates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

| will sell on the streets OF Audubon
Saturday afternoon, Nov. 81 at 2 o'clock
male CHI team Of iron gray geldings 5
and years old, weight 2400; iron gray
mare years old, weight 100; ! half
blood Norman, last spring black horse
colt One years time without interest.
Eight per cent discount for cash.
Wis II. J. FREDRICKs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Father Nugent lectures next Wednes-
day evening, Nov q, at Russclps Opera
House on philosophy of Civilization"
Gov. Larrabee says of this lectula:
II had the pleasure last winter of li5t.l
ing to Rev. J. f. Nugent's lecture Oh the
Philosophy of Civilization 1t showed
great historical research and Familiarity
with the classics, which, supplement-!
by the speakers splendid powers of ora.
tory, made it one of the most interesting
lectures to which ever listened"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

A party of excursionists went out over
the Rock Island Tuesday to Houston,
Texas. Those taking advantage Of the
rates were Martin Esbeck, Hans Christ
ensen, w. H. Neff and Mr.. and Mrs. A.
g. Nelson
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Parties wishing organs or sewing ma
chimes should get prices OF A. +. Drake.
He handles strictly high grade goods
and makes close prices. See him for
all kinds of repairs. tt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

WARNINd.--I have lost two notes OF
$500 each and two OF $500 each all pay
able to me- warn all parties not To
buy them. TAEoDoRE KURIa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

VIM. Cloughly has purchased the
John Weighton residence from Kansas
parties to whom the latter had recently
traded it. Mr.. Cloughly thus comes
into possession OF one of the finest resi-
dences in the city, il not in this part Of
the state. 1t is very large and beautiful
house with nice surroundings, cement
walks and pretty lawn. The house is
handsomely and finely finished and has
all the modern conveniences among
which are bath rooms, hot and cold wat
er up stairs and down, etc. The deal is
one of the biggest cash: deals ever made
for residence property hereabouts, the
price being $1,000. Mr.. Cloughly is
said to be the longest time resident Of
Audubon. He is one of the successful
business men and thoroughly deserves
the good home he has secured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Low returned home
Sunday morning from week spent
with relatives and friends at Atlantic
Miss Jennie Low, of Atlantic, accom-
panied them on their return to Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

There will be gospel meetings at the
jects for Sunday morning why Am I a
hristian and Not an list or an 'erian."
Evening christian Union Is It
Right? lis 1t Scriptual? Can 1t Be
Brought About? All are invited to
come. LOREN HOWE,
Pastor Of Christian Church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

J. W. Phipps, of Hamlin township,
has the foundation completed for new
dwelling house which he expects to com
plete this fall il winter will just wait a
| little longer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

A mare and colt have been taken up
at my place. Owner can take property
by proving ownership and paying for
this notice. ARCH DAVIDSON,
46-1 Sec. "a, Douglas twp.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Engineer Freeman has been bothered
this week by the breaking of the water
pipe between the creek and the engine.
This is the pipe that feeds the city
water works.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

J. r. Whitney, of Carroll, is establish
ing a brokers' Office here, dealing in
grain. stock and bonds. He has Offices
at Carroll, Odebolt and Ida Grove. His
Office here will be over Friends cloth.
ing store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

A. M. Hay made business trip to
Council Bluffs Tuesday evening. Last
evening Lloyd Hayes departed for
Council Bluffs where he goes to secure
situation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Hon. b. l. Salinger shipped his library
and Office fixtures to Carroll on the
morning train. He will move his family
to that place in the very near future
Manning Monitor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

The pastor at the M. E. church will
take for his text next Sunday morning
Spiritual Blindness" and in the even
ing 1.-THE Ideal Christian" All are in
yited.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

We see by the Telegraph that saloons
have failed to get legal existence in
Atlantic. the board Of supervisors decid-
ing that the last official census was the
basis on which the population of the
city must be determined. Under that
ruling it required 65 per cent to sign
the petition, and that was not obtained.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Mrs. Ruth AIRY, of Coggan, arrived
Saturday evening and will spend the
winter at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Wilson Burnside.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Otto Whitteaur passed through Au-
dubon Monday on business trip to
Denison. He returned home again yes
terday morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

w. II. Jump is now ready to fill orders
for his scoop board. Examine them be-
fore you buy elsewhere. tt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

A new typewritiug machine of one of
the approved patterns has just been
added to the Office furniture of Nash,
Phelps & Mosier's office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Money at 7 per cent
straight. Making papers,
Abstracts and Recording
free. No delay.
NASH s PHELPS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Fl. A. Barger, who has been confined
to his bed for nine weeks with white
swelling in an acute form, is at last able
to be around the house little by the
aid of crutches. He has had a hard
siege of it,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

j. c. Bonwell, Of Viola Center. was in
town Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

E. d. Blackman and son, Howard, re-
turned home Friday morning from a
four days visit with relatives and friends
| at DeSOta
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

County Auditor Lohner went to At
lantic on business Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Money to loan. Improved real estate
for sale. A. Il. BEAsoN
26tf Office in Bilharz building.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

H. B. Herbert left on the noon trair
Saturday for a few days business visi
at Omaha.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Go to Burnsides' for best grades Of
hard and soft coal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

G. @. Campbell came over from Har.
Ian on business Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Charles CRANKY departed for his
home at Belle Piaine Monday having
visited for two weeks at the home OF
Daniel Lynch
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Mrs. Iaggart accompanied by d..
Hunter came in from Eldora last even
ing to visit at the home of Mrs L. Bell.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Frank Switzer departed Monday for a
weeks visit with relatives at Morrison
Illinois.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

OConnell has fine line OF silverware
and chinaware. Call and see them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Pianos sold at factory prices for thirty
days only. Prices range from $4,000
and upward. You will save from $50.
90 too 1880. Catalogues sent free.
T.. HUoHENDoRF,
Atlantic, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Jenkins came uI
from Brayton Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

AL Tharnish, of Extra, will open up a
jewelry stock in the Vredenbergh build
ing on Fourth street just east of the
Commercial bank. His goods have be-
gun to arrive and the room is being
prepared to receive them.-Atlantic
Telegraph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Miss Nellie Dickinson. having COM
pleted her fall term of school, returned
to her home at Sidney Tuesday morn
inn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

An elegant line of holiday novelties il
jewelry will be found at OConnell's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Big shooting match for turkeys and
geese on fair grounds Thanksgiving.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Dan Mccarthy accepted position as
clerk at the Park hotel Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

B. S. Phelps returned home Saturday
morning from brief business visit to
Davenport.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Chinaware in abundance and in pref.
test designs at O'Connell's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

VIM. williamson commenced running
the new omnibus Tuesday that he Sc
cured at Bayard a short time ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Mrs. Buthweg and son, +. A. Buth-
veg, we're spending few hours at At,
lantic yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
THE AUDUBON REPUBLICAN.
AUDUBON, IOWA, THURSDAY, NOV IS, 1897.
TIME TABLES.

Entered a, the Audubon Pest Ofice as mail matter
OF the second class.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Beautiful silverware at O'Connell's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Miss May Rowman went to Carroll
last evening for visit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Audubon Markets.

j. E. Clark, ID. ID. S., Dental Office
Ovor Talbott's Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Miss Myrtle Steele, of Manning, visit
cd from Sunday until Tuesday at the
home OF Mrs. Laura Hurd.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Do you want some pretty jewelryl
Appropriate for presents, at O'Connell's
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Allen Pindell, of Coon Rapids, has ac-
cepted a situation in the Park livery
barn and has moved his family here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

II. II. Williamson, of Hamlin town
ship, lief a nice sample of yellow corn of
his raising in our Office last Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Holiday novelties in jewelry at O'Con
nell's.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Miss Carrie Cooley departed Sunday
for visit with friends at Spokane
Washington
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

JAS. Cane commenced clerking in the
Park restaurant the first of the week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Mrs. e. ID. Blackman gave an elegant
party to number of her lady friends
Tuesday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

j. A. Kerr and f. b. Cousins attended
the Sunday School convention at Gray
last Sunday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

j. Fl. Mosier, of Audubon, had bust
ness at the court house this afternoon
Atlantic Telegraph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Holiday novelties in jewelry at O'Con-
nell's.
j. G. Bonwell, of Viola Center, was in
town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jenkins came up
from Brayton Saturday.
G. G. Campbell came over from Har-
Ian on business Monday.
Dan Mccarthy accepted position as
clerk at the Park hotel Saturday.
Big shooting match for turkeys and
geese on fair grounds Thanksgiving.
Do you want some pretty jewelrys
Appropriate for presents, at O'Connel's.
Jas. Cane commenced clerking in the
Park restaurant the first of the week.
Prof. Spencer returned home last
evening from business trip to Glidden.
W. III; Neff returned home Saturday
morning from "A business visit to Chicago.
Mrs. Calph returned home Tuesday
evening from visit with her sister at
Atlantic.
Andrew Miller, of Oaktield township,
spent few hours at the Lohner home
Saturday.
Ben Train is up in Grundy county
working in the interests of the Audubon
nurseries.
j. A. Kerr and Il. B. Cousins attended
the Sunday School convention at Gray
last Sunday.
Miss Carrie Cooley departed Sunday
for visit with friends at Spokane,
Washington
Mrs. e. ID. Blackman gave an elegant
party to number OF her lady friends
Tuesday evening.
j. FL. Mosier, of Audubon, had bust
ness at the court house this afternoon.
Atlantic Telegraph.
Tom Fredercks sold some goods at
auction on the street Saturday, q car
riage, some stock, etc.
Mr. and Mrs. H. j. Cooley returned
home Tuesday morning from a brief
visit with relatives at Dedham.
Theodore Kurig, a prosperous farmer
from near Atlautic, was here Monday
calling on his friend NJ N. Esbeck
FL. III. Williamson, of Hamlin town
ship, lief nice sample of yellow corn of
his raising in our Office last Friday.
Allen Pindell, of Coon Rapids, has ac-
cepted a situation III the Park livery
barn and has moved his family here.
(Nhnr.ln- Mr..,r,l,r .l.,,.nr.E...l e, L.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Theodore Kurig, a prosperous farmer
from near Atlautic, was here Monday
calling on his friend M. n Esbeck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Ben Train is up in Grundy county
working in the interests of the Audubon
nurseries.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Prof. Spencer returned home last
evening from business trip to Glidden.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Andrew Miller, of Oakfield township,
spent a few hours at the Lohner home
Saturday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Mrs. Calph returned home Tuesday
evening from visit with her sister al
Atlantic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Tom Fredericks sold some goods at
auction on the street Saturday, q car
riage, some stock, etc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

w. ii; Neff returned home Saturday
morning from business visit to Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. FL. j. Cooley returned
home Tuesday morning from a brief
visit with relatives at Dedham.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-29
A GIRLS SHREWD PLAN.
How She Finds Out a Mans True
Nature.

How She Finds Out a Mans True
Nature.
A captivating girl who carried lor-
gnette was talking recently to party
of her friends and her words must have
borne weight, for the other girls were
listening. When girls are not all talk
ing at once it's pretty good indica
ton that the one who is thus permit
ted to monopolize the conversation is
saying something worth while. "Whe1I
l feel that q man is becoming interest
ed in me to the exclusion of other girls
said she Of the lorgnette, 81 at once put
him to d test which is calculated to
bring his true nature to the surface.
Of course, you all know what posers
men are, and how they are on dress pa
rade when the girls are about. Well,
my test is this: make an engagement
with him to go off somewhere at eight
in the morning. Nine men out of ten
Will be late. At that hour of the morn
ing a man is usually disagreeable and
hateful. He will be unshaven. His
breath will be reminiscent of stale to-
bacco smoke. and possibly of last
nights libntions. His conversational
powers. usually so scintillating at
night, yor VIII find 10 be shorn Of their
attractions. IF you want to look be-
hind the screen of mans conventional
ity, put hirn to this test. If he comes
through it under favorable conditions,
he will make good husband. But
I've never seen one that could stand the
test to my satisfaction, and I've tried it
often"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-29
ALL siRDs NOT GEESE.
Decoys'Do Not AIwaSA work Succes1.
Rnllv-

DecOysDo Not Away work Success.
fully.
Despite the success with which de-
coys are sometimes used by skillful
hunters, birds, in the wild state at least,
ure not easily deceived, says an ex-
change. Their sense of hearing is pc
culiarly acute, and their instinct en-
ables them instantly to detect the
slightest variation in the song of one
of their own kind-as is laughably
illustrated in the following true story:
A bird catcher, wishing to increase
his stock of bullfnches, took out his
lined twigs-i. e., twigs covered with
n strongly adhesive preparation, by
alighting on which the poor birds were
caught like flies on sticky 1y-paper-
and arranged them in what he consid-
cred promising place. For q decoy
he took along a tame buli1inch in
cage. Now~jt happened that this bird
was, for u bullfinch, highly educated
overeducated, in fact. At first the de-
coy uttered few natural notes, and
its cry attracted several of it's kindred,
who posted themselves at little dis
lance, watching the bird in the cage
with much curiosity. Presently they
began to approach, hopping, inch by
inch, toward the fatal twigs. But just
at this critical moment the trained bull
finch, carried away by the excitement
of so interesting an occasion, began to
pipe the old country dance known as
Nancy Dawson" and away flew all
the intended victims as fast as their
wins S coull carry Them