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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
THE HARTMAN PARTY.
Steamer Elier Reached Astoria Yes,er.
day and Had Many Interesting
Curlosidas on Board

The George W. Elder. with the Harri-
port yesterday. and. after anchoring
for a short time, proceeded up the river
10 Portland. Captain Snow. In charge o.
the vessel. reported the boreal journey
a PRONOUNCED success. our most treas
ured curils." said Captain Snow. "are a
ierge number OF totem poles which we
secured at the old village Of Metnhkatma
on Aune.te island They will compare
in ci- conference with a bushel basket,
and are from Is 20 % feet IN length.
these poles and plant them In front Of
Il cir houses until death. when they are
removed 10 designate and perpetuate
their graves. Very recenuy four white
men were shot IN Alaska for simply de.
facing totem poles. II 80 happened that
the village OF Metlahkatma was deserted
by the Indians when the scientists ap-
peared on the scene, otherwise these
trOphys would never have been acquired.
Tie only report Obtainable was that
ldlilut dHu Nao-t7e Hah WASubHA blV1N
destruction and driven them into another
and adjoining territory" TIE captain
stated further that the ship was fairly
laden with archaeological specimens,
hich would be contributed to the yarl.
Gus eastern museums. Mr.. Hartman
left the ship at Seattle to board sump-
tuous private train which had been sent
from NeS FORK for his accommodation.
II train will be run 10 Portland to pick
Up the El1sr's passenger list.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
A MOTHER TELLS HOW SHE SAVED
HER LITTLE DAUGHTERS LIFE.

I am the mother OF eight children and
have had a great deal OF experience with
n ediclnes. Last summer my little
daughter had the dysentery in its worst
form. We thought she would die. ]
tried everything I could think Of but
nothing seemed TO do her any good. ] saw
by an advertisement In our paper that
Chamberlain's Cole Cholera and Diar-
n oea Remedy was recommended and sent
and got a bottle at once. II proved to
be one Of the very best medicines we ever
had in the house. It saved my little
daughters lKe. I am anxious for every
mother TO know what an excellent medi-
cine It is. Had / known st at first 1t
would have saved me a great deal OF
anxiety and my little daughter much suf-
fering. Yours truly, Mrs. George F. Bur-
dick. Liberty, r. l. For sale by Charles
Rogers. i.ll.j 1lAzbHk11
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
POPULATION og SALEM
Mayor Bishop " the Capital Ctty. Tells
Hos the Census VIII Make Hts
Town Grow

'Whel We take the census OF Salem We
enumeaie the pcnitenaary, the reform
school and the blh,d asylum. Then We
roll In wish about 500 people"
This WAS the answer volunteered by
Mayor Bishop OF that city when he was
"a lzxod BY an Ast3rian reporter yestcr-
day as TO rhe relative size Of the two
rival points
"As 10 general prosperity, / don't
krow." ahied tho mayor I'VE have the
wheat and hops and YOU have the lumber
ai.d fish. But viii make one concession,
When the Salcmtes want an outtns they
must come to Astoria 10 reach the sum.
n,er resorts"
Mayor Bish1p Is en- route to Seaside,
and will recrsale for a week or ten days
at that delightful rendezvous.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
A NEW occrDENT HOTEL.
Captain George FIavel Said to Entertain
ThI Project, Although He Denies
Any knowledge Of II.

A rumor was circulated yesterday to
the effect that the occident hotel, owned
by CaDtain George Fiayel, would soon
be torn down and an imposing structure
erected In it's stead. An Astorian reporter
interviewed Captain Flayel regarding the
story.
1T is all news to me-" said the Cap
t5in. 81 would like to own a new hotel,
but conditions just now wouldn't warrant
the outlay, even II had the money to
build one. No. say that haven't any
knowledge about it whatever"
The man wno impaired the information
70 the writer insists that Captain Flavel
Is fostering this project, and that the
some Will assume definite shape within
the next few months.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
srRlKE AT rHg oCclDnNT.
wGRers Walk out in Body and Leave
only Gayle on Deck,

Z Dire ,;ly after rhe lunch hour yeSter.
day. and without In any manner warning
the management Ot their intensson. the
Waite wal,ins force OF the occgdent hotel
walked on, In a body and demanded their
pay.
What's the trololC." inquired Mr..
Merier. who, for the moment was non
plasea at the proceeding.
well, we're dissatisfied" was the re-
spOase.
Dissatisfied at wha,r re0ined Mr..
Megier. Haven't We treated YOU all
right -
yes we've had good treatment" an
swersd one Of the party. who had elected
himself spokesman for the occasion.
I'VE haven't any complaint 10 make
on that score. but We don't propose TO
work any longer under co:ored stew
ard"
But why haven, you given me reason
able notice.'
''oh. we're willing to stay Il you ore
him"
wei. YOU needn't stay retor,ed the
proprietor. He is good man and
propose TO keep him The muunous
element were thereupon. gwen tneir
wages. one of the waters, seen subse-
quent 10 the strike. said: The occident
Is one OF the best hotels We ever worked
In. The management. sco. Is obltging and
responsible. The only grievance We have
IS against the colored man in charge, He
IS well-nannered fellow and genteel In
appearance. but It isn't a white mans
duty to take orders from the black race.
Mr.. Whipple. Of the Palace restaurant
aided the hotel management in equipplng
their dining room with a sufticlen, force
last naght. In she meantime new help will
be secured from Portland or elsewhere.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
THE SCHOONER JESSIE.
She Has Been overhauled and May Soon
BE Transferred 10 Southern
California Port.

The trim little schooner Jessie has been
oyerhauled and repainted by her master,
A. c. Barnun. and now lies at her moor
ing behind the o. r. & N. dock. a
yeritable picture for the artist. There Is
talk Of the Jessie being chartered by the
regatta committee during the three days
celebration in August, but as yet no def
mite action has been taken. I'VE are
thinking Of taking her 20 Port Los
Angeles" said Captain Barnum, "or
rather To the off-shore Of Southern Cali
(ornia, and catering TO the excursion
patronage between San Diego, Los An.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

geles and the islands, She is s,aunch
htto craft, with an expensive nash, ami
should DO uicSly In thar vicinity" Cap.
tain Baruum added with q smile, that
she wOuM max, mosc ntoaey running a.
smugSler out % Moxico, Her speed,
With navonhle wind. y easily i6A
miles an hour
III the vessel had been my property"
contained the oltp,aln. u would have
Nadcd her With provisions early IN the
spring and made eor Alaska In che van
~ the steamers | would havr made an
irdcpepdes, fortune cut Of her"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor. gentle action. and
soothing effect Of Syrup OF Figs. when IN
need Of a laxative. and II the father or
mother be costive or bilious. the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
1t ls the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle. Manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM.

Enectually yet gently. when costIye or
bilious, TO permanently overcome habitu'
al constipation, 10 awaken the kidneys
and liver to healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, TO dispel
Headaches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup OF
Figs made by the California Fig Syrup
IN
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
RDaNrnA ARRANorMRNrs,
Very Lsale Business Was Transacted at
Regatta Headquarters Yesterday,

Professor Earison, who made ballcon
ascension last year Is IN 0he cSy aud
Is anxious to repeat the persornance,
Votes Cor queen keep coming In rapidly,
ard as the vNt,ng win close the isth os
this month. Il Is ccmmeneing 10 get ex.
citing, The vote hast evening stood as
fnlloMS,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

]. L. Mead, representing the Northwest
Herald, Of Portland. is in the city on
business connected with his publication
In speaking Of the Herald, Mr.. Mead said
that It was the intention Of the manage
ment to establish daily in connection
with the weekly at an early date what
Will be Ms political complexion" Mr.
Mead was asked. Democratic in every
sense Of the word" was the answer. 1T
IS all Oregonian now, but the new paper
VIII have unlimited backing, and there Is
little reason to doubt that It win give
Mr. Seott's journal good run for a
division Of the Portland patronage"
George L. Hutchin is editor and pro-
prietor OF the Weekly Herald. It's typo
graphical appearance Is neat, and there
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Is piqaancv in Its ehNSgia uttcranccs
whNh is lacking In the mAlersy OF i0
contemporaries
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The place 20 Get taznaie, oysters in
any style crawfsh or clam chowder at
any time d the day or night Is az the
Nasfortl cate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
AROUND TOWN.

The new Bosom restaurant will faroish
YOU a satisfactory meal Try Il.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The schooner Belle came down from
younr,s river yesterday with % cords @
wood ror the 81 Hard-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Il is only the first baby that the father
insists upon waking up when he comes
home from business.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Rana Is year old whisky is the kind you
mad about Lee Herring keeps Il at the
National.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The best FrencA cream boaoons and
Ice cream on the coas; at the Spa candy
factory.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The can,ering horses The young ladies
are passtcu,arly friendly to the equestrian
feaSurs, but seldom without the preeaU'
,tonary measure u a steadyh'g arm by
the stecner sex The merry-go-round
viii remain here 0ata after the regatta
meet
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

wanted TO Rens-Neat cottage In good
,,,,sbon W. W. Payne, Room ~ Page
Block.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

A soSs.raJdOn OF ssc was received yes
sereay BY the regatta finance -ccmmie'ee
troua the Azoria s Columbia River RaAl'
rad company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
whiskey. The only pure goods. guaran-
teed rich and mellow. John l.. Carbon,
sole agent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Enjoy a good square meal FOR Is cents
at the Denver Kitchen on Ninth street
White cook.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Best California wine 30 cents per gal
lon Alex Gilbert, sole agent for AS
tor1a. Telephone 50.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

l. NJ. Je1ers team ian away yesterday
n,ornlng, scattering the contents Of the
milk waSSn an ever the eas, end ol In
change street, and hn&lly demollshing
,ha waSon. Mr. JeaeCs was thNawn fresn
the sea< and sustained siagAt injuries,
Tue tealn was finally stopped after run
niag nom the Cla,sop min to Eighteenth
street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Our ice cream Is warranted 10 be made
Of pure cream. The Parlor. next 70 John
Hahn's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The new Creamery restaurant, Bond
street, nOar the alley between 11th and
18TH streets. serves the best % cent meal
ever set out In Astoria. Everything is
new, NEAT and ciean, and absolute salts
faction Is guaranteed all patrons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Ton Ros. captain o. the Pets is re-
ioiciuS over the fact oI having secured
Harry Cohen as cashier, az he Is regard
ed the bes, fOr his size in town. Rudolph
Schoael3. captain ot the can factory nine
Is confiieut. however, than Cohen's SER
vices win no, save the Pets from a crush
ing detelt The rwo mines win cross
bats on the smiths point grounds Sunday
nroCniug.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The Sunday school pscnho " Grace
church viii leave az Fishers dock by
steamer ECLIPSE ami barge Thursday
morning al s;So o'clock eor olnsy, Come
along with your rOd and line and lunch
basket and enjoy a days outing IN the
woods. Ayhletsc sports and games, win
prizes. Tickets IS cents for aduRs and
3 cents for children
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

wnha.n Miller has been Awarded the
contract 10 put on a new root anu 0snef-
wise repaIr the PnA Bowers ou'idiis'
which was d1masd In he recent nre.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Afsn'a all wool sco.ch Tweed: neat pat.
tnrna: Italian cloth hnnd and wcn
scwcd: worth $50 per sult...,,,.,,..,p@ "
Mon's nnc aA wool wors,cd, IN now
sty.e paatcg;p,. Italian cloth lined. With
satin piping, worth No,@, per suit ,,,,NW
We have a hno hne OF an wool tailor
made clothes to tiAM per suit. We saw
YOU mnNry on every pult
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Best l5-cent meal, Rising Sun reStau.
rant, G12 Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Concert every afternoon and evening at
the Fashion" 200 Astor street, given
by Kelly and Davis, the two Irish noble'
men. Sund & Nylund, proprietors.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

A croxd numbering over 50 visited the
conservatory Of Joseph W. Supernaut on
Commercial street last evening. the ar
traction being a specimen OF the Phiio
cactus. which bloc ms during the night
time ana between the hours o. and Il
o'caoek. Tue plant develops large bud,
which. when expanded. assumes the form
os a Gala lilly shreaded into clustering
sprays II white. There are but few
OF this species o. casi in the United
states. and only one on the Pacific coast
which Is now on exhibition in San Fran
cisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Tae s;ansner Harrison sailed from this
port yesterday. loaded with canneFy sup
pies ani general merchandise feT lNiia'
rook and fl,e Sinslaw and UmqGa rivers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Boys All wssd Tweed Suits. slghlly pat.
terms, hired With ilaitan roth. an
strongly sew d good value Tor tho money
asked, per suit ,,.,,,,u,,,u,,,,u,,.,t5 s. %
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Tue Astorian is in rece'pt Of a eoa'-
mum ,Ation trom Benjamin r. Gayle, col'
cred. wGsrsin Hmbrage is expressed at a
statement attributed TO ham relative %
the wage earnings u the Scandinavians
and Fins. Mr. G1yle's le,ter would ee
given publicity were it not that It's eN-
IRENE length wOuld eocupy the larger
part Of the .Asiorian's tocal space,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Mrs. W o. Wilkinson viii entertain
her friends at a dancing party Tomorrow
evening. InTf-attons haze been issued
70 4 auge number q her friends, and a
very eajoyable evening IS anticipated
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Bargains IN new ana second hand
wheels. from IS up. New and first-ciass
wheels KEEP for rent. Sole agents for
the famous Rambler. Repairs and sun-
dries at lowest rates. Columbia Elec-
trical & Repair Co.. 523 Bond.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

A hsht occurred at a late hour last
night between Two men on the corner ot
Tensh and Commercial streets A crowd
quickly gathered. but finding that they
were attracting considerable attention,
The cS1batants made their escape.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Kelley's transfer wagons deliver box
wood 10 any part Of the city on short
notice. All orders left at Zapfs furni-
ture store, 600 Commercial street, VIII re-
ceive prompt attention. Telephone SlA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

wElsan Kyle. Sr.. accompanied BY his
son. wHham, Jr.. are in the city direet
from Florence. Mr.. Kyle reports ous'-
hess in general and the saw mills In par
sicular as booning in his vicinity.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Head orgaaizer George K Rogess. o.
the Wo1dmen Of the World will be in
Astoria on Wednesday, the 2nd instant,
and will speak al the hali in Pages
building at s o'closk p. m. All members
are requested 70 attend and bring their
frsends.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Ios,--Abbu, 80 fAthoms Of net, on the
s,r,o.d buoy. near Great Republic
wreck. Lads marked "A N FINDER
please leave word At AsJorian office and
ra,eiva raRard.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Lost-A neT pet. 50 faehoms. lead
line marked H. A" license number "a,
on buoy and on one q the corAs. abreast
McGoEan's eannery Thursday night
Finder return TO Elnore's oannery. Re-
ward paid
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The ladies' OF the Library Assoo'atson
VIII BE happy 70 receive their friends and
the nj isnds OF the library At the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs. samuel Ehnore on Thurs
DAY evening. August 10 This Is the sec
ord in the series u four entertainments
advertised sone months ago under the
auspi,es of the A. P. l. ass1clafion. The
public are o1rhally Invited TO bear the
daSe in mind and attend
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02
BUSINESS POINTERS.

Lrifted Snow -four $50 at the Pat
Market.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The city council meets tomorrow night,
a. Eslich time St IS thought that the
matter Ot the improvement Of Astor
ptree. west from Sixth street will be
brought Up as viii also the improvement
o. coulmer-iaI street west from Tenth.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Eugsle Ozark. a guest Of the Parker
HOUSE. sustained an accident Yesterday
rhas viii ineapacIa;e him Tor the ensuing
Two or three days. Mr.. Clark repairs
typewrlters and was having his work in
the commercial rooms TO answer teie-
phone call in the Office, wheu an iron
beam feU from the ouser porch, and
catching him on the right foot. injured
Il seriously. The porch was undergoing
repairs and the mishap IS due to care
lessness on the par, OF the workmen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The SEA ner George ". Elder arrived
m yexea5ay morning from Seattle en-
route 10 Portland. She carried part Of
the Hartman party. winch has just re.
tlrned from Alaska. and many Alaska
euriossdes. including a collection OF totem
poles.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The T. J. Potter came in from Portland
Yesterday carrying Jne OF the largest
passenger lists OF the season. The ma
jority OF the travellers were en- route
IA long Beach
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The big merry -go-round at the corner
Of Bond and Ninth streets IS proving an
endless solr7e Of amusement TO the chill
dren. In the evening there are not few
adults who patronize the boxes, and even
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Russian baths newly fitted up and con-
nected with city water system. Every
thing clean. Shower baths and private
Apartments for ladies, corner Lincoln
and Alameda avenues. Open Wednes-
days and Saturdays from to Il p m.
William Br0enda, proprietor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

The tug c. VI. BelsHlw had trouble on
Sunday night While towing a barge up
the river she struck snag and stove
hole in her hull. She was beached,
however, before she sank. and is now
On the Oregon shore short distance be-
low Kalama.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Te,ldie Higgins, captain OF the juvenile
bssebAl team known as the McClures,
IS buslly ensaged In arranging a match
game 10 De played with a lihpuuan nine
from Warrsat0n. WhEe the Warrentons
have a reputation for slugging the sphere
Teddie haroors no serious apprehensions
and declares that the husky little fellows
eons,ituting bis team wlii win the ciAafn-
ponshlo wishorE a struEsie.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-02

Nick Jubich was brought Up yesterday
In the justice court, his case having been
Continued from Monday. The testimony
OF several witnesses was taken, and Ju-
bich was fined S5 for assault on Chris
Peterson. Harrison Allen, the attorney
for Jublch. gave notice Of an appeal, and
the prisoner was bound over to the cir
cuit court On so bail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-01
Thc MAstery OF snnsnge.

The composition Of the sausage is not
only complex. but it is often obscure.
In this country the preparation of this
Gas it should he) useful article of food is
confined to the employment of minced
beef and pork The only exception
probably is the SO called "black pud-
ding, which is made with pig 5 blood
and perhaps some heart and kidney.
Abroad, however, the sausage is com
pounded Of much wider range of sub.
stances. These include brains, liver and
horseflesh The last substance is gener-
ally considered repugnant, while, of
course it is fraudulent to sell sausages
as beef or pork containing horsefiesh
Occasionally, however, sausages do not
contain meat at all, but only bread
tinged with red oxide of iron and
mixed with varying proportion of fat
The remarkable feature of horseflesh is
the high proportion of glycogen which
it contains, and this fact enables the
presence of horsefiesh to be detected
with some amount of certainty. The
test which depends on color reaction
with iodine has recently been more
carefully studied and with more salts
factory results, so that the presence of
D per cent of horseflesh in sausages can
be detected Lancet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-01
snakes, Sense of Smell.

Snakes have the sense of smell. 1t is
difficult to obtain food for the rattle
snakes and copperheads out at the ZOO
logical park The keeper has been try
ing them ON the house rats and mice he
has caught about the building. He
would leave them in the snake cage over
night and through the day. They would
run over the snakes with IMMUNITY.
The snakes would pay no attention to
them, but when he happened to secure
some field mice and put them in the
cage the snakes ate them at once. He
put in several rats and mice of the or
binary house variety that were living
out of doors under the sidewalk and
these were seized by the snakes almost
az readily as the wild species.
The keeper then conceived the idea Of
making an earth box to keep the rats in
for awhile before feeding, and he found
that if they were put in there for IL
hours or so before they were given to
the snakes they would be eaten. The
only apparent explanation is that the
smell Of the earth is agreeable to the
snakes, and that the smell which the
animals acquire about buildings is OBJ
jectionable Chicago Record.