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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
DEPARTURE OF sTEANEps
KL0NDIkE

KLONDIkE.
ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY Is. 1898.
THE SEATTLE AND KLONDIKF
STEAMSHIP COMPANY win run a
t1rst-Ciass PASSENGER STEAMSHIP
from Charleston, S. c., to St NichaePs
Alaska thence up the Yukon river In
small steam launches TO the gold-feld
FOR passenger ana freight rates add
dress A. S. EMERSON,
General Manager,
&C CIV ,F&Sul5t Charleston s. c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
thanking my frien ss for many
KIND favors, ana wishing all
MERRY CHRISTMAS,
Gard OF Thanks,
The THoRNwELL ORpHANAGE

lhE lHORNWELL ORPHANAGE
CLINTON, S. c., Deco, 81.
Rev. T. n. Lattimer-
MY DEAR BRorHER--with a heart full
Of grateful Joy in behalf Of our orphans,
1 acknowledge your generous gift Of
Sll.b, collection for Thanksgiving
for the furtherance Of this good work.
The song OF Thanksgiving TO God fer
all his mercies has been going M all
over our Southland. Our orphans. too.
give thanks to each and every loving
heart whose free handed generosity has
made their days days of sweet s~atisfac-
tons.
A hundred and sixty orphans rise up
to-day and call you blessed. As You
have helped them, so may our dear Fa.
Their in heaven. who has your prayers
and aims in remembrance, help you.
All Is we'll with us. We have needs,
great and many, but we have dear
friends who will not let our children
suffer, and No have the one all loving
Father, and to him va commend you
and yours. now and forever.
Yours faithfully.
W. P. JACOBS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

AttAs mestins held Nov 1.-The street
committee was gfauEed further tim. -
report In regard 70 the extra arr lIsht.
petitlonsd for.
The resignation Of W. r. Ferris, il.
IS secretary was accepted and J. O Fa.
ser was duly elected.
The following ordinance va. adort.d .
An ordinance to modify ordinance No.
3d.
Sec. l. Be 1t ordained by the MAYOR
and board Of aldermen Of tho town Of
hacen that ordinance No. 80 shall not
spply to electric light plants which shall
DO permitted to blow their whistles at
time the currents are turned on the
wires.
SEC. Be 1t further ordained that the
occasion being urgent, this ordnance
take effect from and after Its passage.
The street committee was requested
to take charge Of names on street list.
n furnish the marshal with q list Of
not less than forty names each week TO
DO summoned to street duty, the mar.
shall to report each week to the street
committee, and also to report at the
next regular meeting to the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen the amount 90 col.
lected and number Of hands worked
At 4 called meeting on Nov. Sd, the
new secretary made his bond with wv.
NJ. King and T. p. Crymes as sureties.
The financial committee reported that
the annual financial statement Of town
OF Macon. ~ published IL correct.
At . called meeting for November 4,
the petition Of citizens for additional
levy Of one mill for school psrposes hay
ing boon duly considered and found to
contain the names Of . majority Of tax
payers, II wss ordered that an additional
levy Of one mill for school purposes hay
ing been duly considered and found to
contain tho nemes Of . majority Of tax
ayers, it.wa. ordered that an additional
mill be levied for school purposes.
AT = called meeting for Nov. 18th tho
following ordinance was adopted.
An ordinance to raise quarantine.
SEC, /. Be 1t further ordained by
the mayor and board Of aldermen Of the
Town Of Macon, that al quarantine or
dinances against persons, baggages and
freight are hereby repealed,
SEC. 2. Be 1t further ordained that
this ordinance take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
r. HAUENsTEIN.
Mayor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

I sell CHASE q SANBORN'S COT.
fees. Gully n TRIAL will convince you
that their ROASTED COFFEEs is mot
only ~ good, but the best on the mar
hot. ecan't r cast coffee a. good ss
people who have made it . life long
study, and built . reputation known
tho world. over. Try 1t and you will
buy it. J. G. H. JONES, JR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Mr. and Mrs. Hardin have two daugh.
tiers visiting them this weef, Mrs. Wal.
ker of Canton and Mrs. Sparkman Of
Cooksville. Mrs. Alexander Of Selma,
sister Of Mr.. Hardin, is also a guest Of
the family
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
NOTICE.

Neither Wyatt II. Jones, nor any one
else, buys COTTON on limits from me.
Let me see your samples before selling,
IL you want full market value.
dec11 W. H. SCALES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

lAeE-At soule Chapel church
bck p. m. on Thursday, Dec.
Richard Dare to Miss Alice.
All friends are cordially in
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
EVERY FRIDAY EVENING.

VIII our patrons and correspondents
please remember that the Beacon is put
to press on Friday evening, 90 that va
can send the papers into the country
early Saturday morning. We have no
time to cot up long communications on
Friday, and to secure insertion they
must be handed In sooner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Mrs. P. B. Smith, who died At the
residence OF her son. Flaw, near Has-
huqua bridge August g., 1897, was bora
in Madison Co.. in April 1897. having
lived 100 years and four months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Fyatt Jones, properly appreciat-
|al ne Of lady clerks, has Miss
bson behind his dress goods and
counters and he will find her as.
vii! contribute materially to
kests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

There were two deaths among thaeol-
ored people in town this week. Joe d.
Wis was sick about = week with pneumo.
mia and Sarah Ladd, an old resident,
has been sick . long time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

LOST RECEIPT. Macon Compress 4
Warehouse Co.'S receipt for two bales Of
cotton, one No 1876 weighing 478 and
n No 1875 weighing 1874 pounds, is.
sued to the undersigned, All parties are
warned not TO trade for same as dupli
Gates have been applied for,
nov27 GENERAL HUNTER,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
FOR SALE.

All the stock on Mrs. Anna Foote's
place At private sale, including
3 mules
mares. 4 colts, . bosses and 2 mnies
Is head Of cows, yearlings. calves
3 thoroughbred Jersey males
8 head Of sheep
is head Of hogs
Corn, hay, fodder, farming utensils,
mowers.
1 wagon and harness and pillow gear.
al Of which will bs offered ct . bargain
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Card OF Thanks.

We feel very grateful to those who
succeeded by the greatest efforts in saw.
ing our house from destruction On the
2Sth ult., for without their timely aid
va would today be without . homo.
W. P. SIMPSON AND FAMILY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

LOST REcEIpT-Macon Compress and
Warehouse Co.'S receipt, issued Nov.
3th, to Slant Sanders for one bale u
cotton. No. 1895 and weighing H4
pounds. All parties are warned not to
trade or negotiate for same a. . dupli.
cate hts been applied for. dec4.4,
Having bought q largo amount OIL
glass ware below regular price, Helm
rich is able to sell them very cheap.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Mrs Dantsivr respectfully requisite the
ladies to call and inspect her beautiful
and stylish millinery goods.


Ehpsially valuable b wsmsn b BrevHs'
Irss AtusNL Daskashs waihsa, headache
disappsaes gtssnsth. takss The place Of
weakness, ed NE glow d health readily
eemse - tke pallid cheek when the won.
dssftl rsmsdyh taken. For sickly children
= evsswseked men II has no equal. Nchoms
eAeuld b without this ismous. remedy.
NssWns' IFsn Blt>sss y soad By al dealers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Strayed.

From Stone. Ala, one jet black
mare, about 10 hands high. five or six
years old; good saddle animal; shoes on
front feet. Any information leading to
her recovery will be literally rewarded
NJ. LUXE,
uov27. Stone, Ala.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Go to Ferris's book store for writing
desks, lap tablets. scrap books, photo
albums and holders, picture frames.
music folios, Bibles and miscellaneous
| books Of all kinds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

II yon have any doubt about how your
hat should be trimmed. and no doubt
yoa have. call on Miss Gregg, the trim.
mer at Mrs Dantzler's and you will be
exactly suited.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Good for BcxIng.

Millers. Rinners and others can get at
the Beacon Office some old type, which
is better for boxing than bsbbitt. 1t
will be sold cheap.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

!. F. Shelton purchased from
W. jones sixteen acres. partly
Mr. SIS residence and reach.
n Pearl street to Mr.. G. b.
Dot north Of Shelton's.
70 Ward, as agent of Mrs
3oiherg purchased Mrs. Sue
3 half interest in tho store
PIT to Murphey's drng store and
. by Mr.. A, G.. FAINT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
POSTED LAND.

Notice IL hereby given that our land 10
posted and all parties ~trespasing on
same with gun or dog. will DO prose.
cuted nccording to law.
H. W. CorToN,
nov10 I'm. j. A. COTTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
B.ick and Limo,

We have now read, large kiln Of we'll
burned BRICK and LINE and will sell In
any quantity or trade for cattle.
T. OIL. ". PAULETTE,
0ctS0 PAulette, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
XOUp TAxNa

"e"nent books have been turned
ls 'td an now ready to collec,
sue Inc county and state. Call ssr.
s'' ae rush and ret YOUR receipt
"e "ms prescribed BY law, II you
exercise the privilege of citizen.
c. HARDIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Heinrich will not handle any fire.
crackers and Roman candles this year,
but his stock Of Glassware, Chinaware
and Silverware 10 larger than ever, and
suitable presents for Christmas aud
the Holidays are numerous, and Helm.
rich says he will sell. cheaper than the
cheapest, 20 you know where to 80 to
make yourself and others happy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

I will do just what I say. Como and
buy your millinery from me and I will
cut prices TO suit low cotton till January
list. Credit customers the usual prices.
Come and have your hat trimmed BY q
city trimmer.
MRS. J. N. DANrzLER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

If you want to see = fine display Of
dolls. with prices ranging from 5 cents
to IS, Call at W. B. Owens now book
store next door 10 postoflce.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

adies in preparing their holiday
|etc'' would like to have araisin .
which works rapidly and we'll.
byL. r. Holberg.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
mover.

II you want stylish and up.to-date
millinery Mrs. Dantzler's 10 the place
to find 1t, and you will also find the pri-
ces will suit Won,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

II you wish to improve your stock
call on Mr.. Anderson Allen at Mrs.
Anna Foote o. place and get = young Jer.
sey male.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Subscribers. Attention.

II you intend renewing your subscrip.
ton to any Of the newspapers and peri-
| odicals, call on w. B. Owens for fur.
| ther information.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Charley Heinrich has received his
blue line porcelain ware. This 10 Eng
lish goods and the best crockery ware
made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
That Fruit Cake.

yshiAg you need TO, i can b had
L. Scales. together With many
0oH things for the holidays.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

F Shelton is the place to find win
dow shades. He has Just received ,
very large stock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

oliday stock is larger and more
f this year than ever before.
examine before buying Is / car
money on all Xmas goods.
W. r. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

bday. December 10, I will be-
nv trimmed hats at reduced
|order to make room for a large
hck. L. B. SHELTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

The largest and beAt selected line Of
games 10 suit both old and young can be
found at Ferris Book Store at prices
ranging from &c to %.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Wyatt NJ Jones is selling a full regu
lar made black ribbed hose, double toe
and heel, fast colors. for misses, boys
and children, that will do the service Of
a Csc hose, for 10c = pair, but sold only
in 1 doz. lots.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
To Lea e or Rest.

will rent or lease my place, two and
= half miles west Of Macon. For terms
and particulars call on me without de.
lay. JNo. D. HODGES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
|ery nonday and Tueslav.

photographer, Mr.. Ho6msister,
IN h'' gallery owe. Murphey'.
0Fe ever Monday and Tuesday
Is first class. and he viii give
eatisfsction.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

/ Calendars, Illustrated Gift
Booklets, Juvenile and Toy
large quantities and at Yricsf
|he times at Ferris book store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

| Art Pictures, Medallions
in Crest wovs Ware. Alumi-
buloid, China and glass ware
Ess al Ferris book store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
For Sale Cheap.

The vacant lot in Macon on west side
Jefferson street. just south Of residence
Of J. s. Scott. containing about eight
acres.
One pair horses.
One surry.
One buggy tongue and shsfts).
One wagon.
Ono yet double harness.
One sst single harness.
One sst wagon harness.
G. B. AMEs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
DANGERS SALE.

will sell in front Of the Court House
on the first Monday In December, 1897,
. red spotted COW with white streak on
her back, marked with fork and under.
crop in right ear and fork in left ear
Taken up by John Wright In district 8
and valued 1t $12.
Also, ct the same time and place 8
head Of sheep marked with crop and
split in right = and half underbit in
left ear. Taken up BY u May In dis.
trict 1 and valued ct 81 . head.
Sales between the hours Of 10 m and I
o %, aud stock delivered on premises Of
tsker M. PIT FERRIS.
noviS-St Coroner and Ranger,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Mrs. X. Greene Of Shuqualak visited
Mrs. c. B. Dorroh and returned homo
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. S. d.
Chamberlain and daughter who were
in town shopping.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Artistic Calendars, Illustrated Gift
BOOKS. Booklets, Juvenile and Toy
Books in largo quantities and At prices
to meet the times at Ferris Book store.

LOST RECEIPT. Macon Compress q
warehouse Co. g receipt for bale Of cot.
ton weighing 396 pounds. No. 4607. All
persons are warned not to trade or ne.
gotiatc for same as . duplicate will be
applied for. B. ]. ALLEN. JR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Mrs. Rives and Miss l.. Madison leave
for st. Louis where they will spend some
time with the family Of Mr.. Henry Dill.
lard
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

hi hats at Rock Bottom
d be found at Miss l.. b,
stand under the Masonic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

For SALE-A good second hand piano
for sale cheap. Apply ct Beacon ONCE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Improve Your stock.

lmprovs Your stock.
have . squirrel gray thoroughbred
male Jersey for sale. Hs IL . Ans one
and well worth the money I ask for him.
Find me at Klaus.
oct30-St. II. y. MARTIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Nay! Corn 4! Hone !

II you need anything in this line col
on the undersigned. What they hsvs
on hand 10 good and % cheap ~ any
whore else In the county.
c. n. HUNTER,
nov20 I'm MINIS HUNTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11
Stray Mules.

Taken up about Oct 25th. OF the Ches-
ter place, two mules. n . sorrel marc
about Is hands high and the other . bay
mare mule about the same height, both
In good work order. The owner 10 NO.
tilted to claim them or they will be o.
trsyed according to law.
noy18 N. SCALES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Mirrors from sc to $40 can be seen Il
Ferris Book Store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

It heals everything except . broken
heart, may be said Of DR. Witt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases.
cuts, burns, bruises, tetter, eczema
and all skin troubles may b cured BY IL
quickly and permanently. T.S. Murpbey
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Mrs. G. H. Spessard has been visiting
friends in Brooksville this week.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

.ther Card Cases and Pocket
Ferris Book Store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

Emmett Yates was greatly
Nv hi, visit to West Point.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

All parties are warned that no hunt.
ing IL allowed on our land with dog or
gun, and all trespassers will suffer the
penalties Of the law.
nov371m VII. and F. A. HUNTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

T. Bu,h says only i've Of his
he bad the fever, but they are
low, or are gettirg so.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

FORKS cheaper than ever sold be-
FERRIS Book Store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

|heapest
ing
or old and Young
|th,s date on Twill sell my
FIRE. STOCK of CLOTH,
TCosT FOR CASH. l
t.h,t say. My stock OF
IT, !, select and of first
..,ity all the way through
!" ran save money by
on me before you buy,
Es.ll you goods Of any and
description as cheap IS
buy them elsewhere
L,ou,t be uAdersold.
( call before you buy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

|hel s~parkman of Cook'ville is
l. fathers family.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-12-11

:, Scarborough is slowly i'm
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
WAGES IN RUSSIA.

Consul General Karel al st, Peters,
burg, In a report to the state DEPART
ment, gives some information concern.
ing wages In Russia, II appears. ac-
cordlng TO the report. TINT tho use of
machinery has caused falling off In
the wage rate. A workman with n
Morse Ia paid one ruble and sixty CO.
pecks per day, The ruble Ia valued
ut Old cents, and the eoneck Is one
hundredth part OF n ruble. A grcat
deal OF the machinery In use Ia very
crude, In the July issue OF the con-
sn'ar reports the following extract an.
peared from communication received
from Mr., Karel, In Russia are sold
bicycles OF Russian, American. Eng
lish and German make. The princi-
pal import Ia made from Germany.
then comes England, and last year
TWO from the United States" In tho
August report the department ex-
plains that Mr., Karel did not intend
70 say that only two American bicycles
were sold In Russia, but that the mis-.
take grew out OF his unfortunate use
OF the word too" when also" would
have been more appropriate. In print
the word too" became two" Such
was the incident that has now become
the subject OF international cores
pondence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
\ MAN RESCUED by GIRLS.

On Sunday night two highwayanan
attacked young man at Fifth street
and Third avenue south. They doubt
less would have succeeded In relieving
him OF his valuahles had Il not been
toN group OF fearless young women.
returning from church, who rushed 10
his rescue, aud frightened his assault
ants away.
The victim OF the assault was pro.
ceaing along Fifth street about o
o'clock. the young women following
SOME distance In the rear, As no
stepped into the shadow OF tho court
house, at Third avenue. two fellows
sprang out from a recess OF the build
ing and instructed him to throw up
his hands. At the same time one Of
them clasped his hands over his
mouth, to prevent him from crying
out, and tho other proceeded 20 70
through his pockets.
The single exclamation which a.
capped tho young man before beinr
gagged attracted the attention OF the
young women, and with n shrill chorua
OF screams they rushed to the rescue.
they laid violent hands on tho rob
bers and continued to call 30 loudly for
help that the highwaymen concluding
that discretion was the better part az
Valor, released their hold on the IN
tended victim, and, shaking themselves
loose from the new women. mazda
precipitate disappearance
Tho girls thon gathered around the
young man, who had been rather
roughly treated, and offered to render
MN any more assistance necessary.
but no declined the kind Offer with
many thanks when he had recovered
his breath sufficiently to speak,
Although his watch and chain had
been jerked from his pocket, the chain
held fast, and the hlghwaymen had no
time to get his money Minneapolis
Tribune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
sNAGs OF SNAKES.

There comes from over IN thu
Hancock section OF Pennsylvania a
very robust snake story. A few daya
since Joseph barrow, a farmer living
q short distance below Hancock, was
moving with machine when tina
KNIVES struck squiimlng, writhing
Dali OF rattiesnakes, rolled tightly to-
sethef ara as big as bushel basket.
with u snort Of terror the horses
spfang TO one SIDE, throwing barrow
on the machine, but the knives kept
up their destructive work and all the
air was filled with pieces Of dismem-
bered serpents. AS soon as no struck
the ground barrow seized stick and
attacked the rattlers. They were 10
numerous that every blow killed q
snake or two. and al last he fought
his way through the myrlads OF
squirming reptiles and followed his
horses to the barn. They were mono
the worse or for their experience,
but the moving machine was literally
gummea up with pluyerlzed rattle
snakes. The bodies OF 1876 snakes
were counted at the scene OF the
slaughter, and barrow estimates that
there were not less than 200 rattles In
the bunch IL was a large day for
snakes.