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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
FOUND.

An cnd-gate to a wagon was found on
third avenue Thursday morning Owner
can have same by paying 25c. for this
notice.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
lis Head of Hogs.

Consisting of II choice brood sows
with pigs following, Poland-C China
bears eligible to registration, 10 shoats
weight about 100 pounds, shoats
weight about 80 pounds, &c pigs.
Implements-2 farm wagons one
nearly new, mower, 16 inch riding
plows, 1 lister.
TERMS-A credit of II months will
be given on sums over SIC, purchaser
giving note with approved personal Sc
curity with interest at the rate of 10 per
cent per annum from date until paid; if
paid at maturity no interest will be
charged. No property removed until
notes are approved. Sums of SO and
under cash. A discount OF 8 per cent
straight for cash on credit sales.
l.. ID. TJADEN, Auctioneer.
d. NJ. SHIELDS AND JAMES MOORE.
F. S. Mitchell Will Approve Notes
Walter Hunt sells lunch on grounds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22


POntlouS
On motion OF Mr.. Wycoff, Mr.. Glass
nomination was made unanimous.
Mr.. Glass was called for. and he re-
sponded, thanking the convention, and
declaring that the street report that he
was gold Democrt was false. He said
he supported Vim. ]. Bryan i'll 1896, and
proposed to do so in 1900.
Next came nominations for county
clerk. The names of 0. Mcdowell and
H. II. Bolson were presented, but the for
mer was Immediately withdrawn.
On motion of G. f Morse, the rules
were suspended, and Bolson was nomi-
mated by reclamation.
For register of deeds, the names of c
o. Ridlon, Eugene V. Wilmington tot
the Twentieth Kansas) and Geo. John
son we're presented MIR. Johnson de-
clined to be a candidate. The ballot
resulted in 100 votes for Ridlon and 1O5
for Wilmington. AS Wilmington is on
board ship, on his way home, he could
not respond.
For surveyor, S. S. Irwin and K. S.
Boatright were named, but both refused
TO become candidates, so the chairmen
OF the two central committees were EN-,
powered to name candidate.
DR.. Geo Schoonover was the only can
didate named for coroner, and he was
nominated by reclamation.
-
The joint convention then adjourned,
and the delegates from the eastern COM
missioner's district met and organized,
selecting W. w. Webber as chairman, p,
H. Yelton, of Rich township; .Jno, Grove,
of Walker, and Geo, MeAdam, of Rich,
were placed in nomination. -Four bal,
lots were taken, resulting in the nomina-
ton of Geo. McAdam.
-
The delegates of the two parties sepa-
rated, and the separate conventions re.
assembled at their respective PLACES of
meeting, and proceeded to nominate the
ticket which was nominated by the Joint
convention, ~
The Democratic convention was pre-
sided over by Col. Chas McCrum, with
A. +. Hatten as secretnry. The proceed
ings were the same as those of the Pop
ulist convention.
The joint conyention was harponi0ns:
Party lines WeFe not drawn. Fopulists
voted for Democratic candidates, and
Democrats voted for populists. The
best of feeling prevailed throughout.
1t is likely that some of the delegates
would have had different candidates for
some places on the ticket, hut, taken al
together. tbs ticket gives satisfaction 1t
Is u strong one, and every candidate can
be elected if the voters do their duty.
Now get up and hustle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

The case of the State of Kansas VS..
Vim, Her was tried at Westphalia, Wed.
nesday, Al Owen being the prosecuting
witsess. The case grew out of the trou.
bile between the Redingtons and Her. The
verdict was, mot guilty
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

W. A. Penny was called ia BENTON, H.,
last Friday, ny the death of his mother,
Mrs. NJ, A, Penny, who passed away
Thursday evening.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
Horses.

Span matched geldings years old,
span matched bays 2 years old, 5 three
year-old colts, black pony 4 years old,
bay mare 3 years old, well-broke sorrel
3 years old, 1 yearlng colt, mule colt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Miss Frank Ross, who has been visit
ing her amt, Mrs, WagstaE for some
time, Went to Independence, Monday, to
visit her cousin, Mrs. Oscar Moon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Fred Manners went to Manhattan,
Monday, to attend the Agricultur al Col
lege.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Charles Champe ia cousin of the edit
ors hereof) and Miss Katherine ID. Car
rison will be married on Wednesday
evening, the 9th. at the home of the
brides parents at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs, Charles G. Bruins went to
Ottawa, Tuesday. Charley will go up
IN few days, and they will make that
city their home, Charley was born in
Garnett. and has always lived here.
They will be missed,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22


Miss Mary Bruins went to Ottawa,
yesterday.
Frank Morris went to Fl. Scott, Tues
day on visit.
]. G. Johnson went to Paola, Monday,
on legal business.
Mrs. George Crum goes to Parsons,
tomorrow, to live.
d, L. Stephens and wife are visiting
relatives in Ottawa.
Oliver Bronson went toOttawa, Mon
dav, on legal business.
Rev. White lett, Monday, for Warren
county, Ind, ON visit.
The little son of Reub Vinegar died of
wohoping-cough, Tuesday.
Special inducements fair week at
Wagstafi's Clothing House.
Bert Ferguson, of Kincaid, left for
Seattle, Washington, Monday.
Rev. HOWE delivered temperance
lecture at Weda, Wednesday night.
Mrs. Charles Judy and children went
to Chanute, Wednesday, on visit.
Mrs. Hedges, who has been visiting
at St. Paul, Kas., returned home, Mon
day.
Fred Manners went to Manhattan,
Monday, to attend the Agricultur al Col
lege.
Zoe Stevenson returned, Tuesday
night, from visit to his boyhood home
In Ohio.
Miss Cora Boscow returned. Wcdnes
day, from visit to relatives in Johnson
county.
Mrs. Jacob Blum went to Ottawa.
Monday, to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Dora Cook.
Captain Hannum and wife went tC
Ottawa, Tuesday, to visit their son,
"Ulie" and wife.
Mrs. Minnie Davies took her daugter
to Topeka, Saturday, and placed her in
Bethany College.
Miss Inez De Wolf is teaching the
Earnest school for Mrs Upham, as
MIR. Upham is sick.
FOR SALE.-Short Horn bulls and
Poland-China boars. ]. Nj. SLoNAKER
Northeast of Garnett.)
Will Cantrell, who has hecn railroad
ing in Colorado and New Mexico,
returned home, Tuesday,
John King, who is working for Late
Champe, saving stone, will move his
family to Greeley next week.
Mrs. Joseph Mundell, OF Greeley, went
to Cherryvale, Monday, to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Randall,
Mrs, Mock and Miss Stiffler, two rel.
atives of Mrs, John Long, arrived here
Tuesday, from Indiana, on visit.
Rev, Bouel will preach at the Christian
church next Sunday morning and even
Ing, Sept. "a, at II q. M. and 1870 p. IN.
Mrs. Shiplet, of Scdalia, Mo-, who
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Lizzie Harvey, returned home, Wednes-
dav.
We have made arrangements whereby
we can send you the AGIrAToR and the
Kansas City Star tweeklyl one year for
$1,1a,
The little daughter of Ellsworth Trigg
and wife died, Tuesday morning. The
bereaved parents have our sincere sym
patty,
G, II, lngcrsoll was up from La Harpe
over Sunday. with his daughter, Mrs.
Jno. Baldwin. Mr.. lngersoll has sold the
La liarpe News.
W. A. Penny was called ia BENTON. H.,
last FRIDAY, by the death of his mother,
Mrs. NJ, A. Penny, who passed away
Thursday evening,
Miss Frank Ross, who has been visit.
ing her amt, Mrs, Wagstatf for some
time, Went to Independence, Monday, to
visit her cousin, Mrs. Oscar Moon.
Mrs, Charles g. Bruins went to
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

G, H. lngersoll was up from La Harpe
over Sunday with his daughter, Mrs.
.Jno. Baldwin Mr. lngersoll has sold the
La IIarpe News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Toe Stevenson returned, Tuesday
night, from a visit to his boyhood home
In Ohio.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs. Hedges, who has been visiting
at st. Paul, kas., returned home, Mon
day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs. Charles Judy and children went
to Chanute, Wednesday, on visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

One of Jonathan Marshall's mules died
the other day. 1t is seldom one hears of
mule dying, but this one had good
cause for departing this llfe"=Tona-
than drove him to the Standard Oil
Compapy's wagon, and he died of
shame and humiliation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Rev. Countryman, Mrs. M. ]. Hunley,
Miss Louise Monroe, Miss Hattie Owen,
Misses Alice and Fannie Smith, James
Smith and J. G. Hiatt attended the Bap-
fist association at Mound City last
week. The Misses Smith visited friends
till Monday,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
THURSDAY, OCTOBER Il
90 Head of Cattle.

Consisting of 80 high-grade milk cows,
2 two-year-old heifers, II yearling
heifers, yearling steers, two-year-old
steer, 1 White faced bull, 1 Red Polled
bull, 30 spring calves, choice Red
Polled bull calves 6 months old, 2 WELL
bred Jersey cows.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

The Garnett fire department will give
an exhibition drill at the fair on Thurs
day, at 1870. and quarter-mile RIM
with horses on Friday. These exhibit
tiOns will be very interesting.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Miss Cora Boscow returned. Wcdnes
day, from visit to relatives in Johnson
county
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs. Jacob Blum went to Ottawa,
Monday, to visit her daughter, Mrs
Dora Cook.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

]. G. Hiatt went to Paola, Tuesday,
AGITAToR and Kansas City Star one
year tor $1.15.
l.. d. Walrad went to Paola, Wednes-
day, on visit.
w. l.. Upham has been on the sick list
for several days.
You will miss it if Won don't call at
Wagstail's fair week.
J. l.. Hartzcll made business trip
to Osawatome, Tuesday.
Mark Hiatt visited his sister, Mrs. ].
T. Ilighley the latt part OF last week.
Fred Trigg came in from Wichita to
attend the funeral of Ellsworth's little
girl.
Mrs. James Purscll and Mrs. Harley
Stein went To Ottawa, Tuesday, on
visit.
The little daughter of c. W. Kelsey
and wife, of Jackson township, died
last Sunday
Mrs. Henry Orwig and children will
leave tor Manila next week, Major
Orwig having sent for them.
Charley Bruins was called to Ottawa,
Wednesday, on account of the serious
illness of Mrs. Bruins mother.
Miss Matte Ellis, of Sedan, came up,
Sunday, on a visit to her uncle Hank.
She went to Osawatomie, Wednesday.
A. b. Vincent and wife and daughter
Ada came down from Ottawa to attend
the funeral of Ellsworth Trigg's baby.
W. II. Cunningham and wife were
called to Ottawa, Monday, by the death
of Mrs. Cunningham's father, John
Howell.
Will Anderson, of Anderson county,
has been here attending the fair. He
always has good horse or two
Paola Times.
We are crowded for want of room
and Will give special inducements fair
week. WAGsTAFF CLOTHING House.
Corner Kirk Block.
Mrs. Paul Kirk and her sisters, Matte
and Jean, who have been visiting her
for several weeks, left for st. Joseph,
Mo. Monday, on visit,
NJ. F. King passed through town,
Wednesday, on the Santa Fe. He says
his family now lives at Ottawa, and he
is in the banking business in Chicago.
Mrs. Nettic Brobeck, of Kansas City,
came down, Sunday, and was the guest
of Mrs. Al Black till Tuesday, when she
went to visit her father, County
commissioner Harrington.
The Garrett fire department will give
an exhibition drill at the fair on Thurs
day, at 1880. and quarter-mile RIM
with horses on Friday. These exhibit
tons will be very interesting.
Charles Champe Ia cousin OF the edit
ors hereoO and Miss Katherine d. Gar
rison will be married on Wednesday
evening, the 9th, at the home of the
brides parents, at Cincinnati, Ohio.
The case of the State of Kansas VS..
Vim, Her was tried at Westphalia, We'd
nesday, Al Owen being the prosecuting
The case grew out of the trou.
bile between the Redingtons and Her. The
verdict was mot guilty
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

NJ. F. King passed through town,
Wednesday, on the Santa Fe. He says
his family now lives at Ottawa, and he
is in the banking business in Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs. Nettic Brobeck of Kansas City,
came down, Sunday, and was the guest
OF Mrs. AL Black till Tuesday, when she
went to visit her father, County
Commissioner Harrington.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
Clearing
STOCK SALE

AS am compelled to go to the Pacific
coast for the winter will, in company
with James Moore, sell at public auc-
ton at my farm, known as the Maj
Mccartney place, half mile west and one
mile south of Garnet, on
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Rev. Howic delivered temperance
lecture at Welda, Wednesday night.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs. Paul Kirk and her sisters, Matte
and Jean, who have been visiting her
for several weeks, left for st. Joseph,
Mo-, Monday, on visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

The little daughter of Ellsworth Trigg
and wife died, Tuesday morning. The
bereaved parents have our sincere sym
pathv.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

TO CNre Y Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund tee money II it fails
to cure. 25c. The Genuine has l.. h, 9,
on each tablet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

CAPTAIN IIannum and wife went tC
Ottawa, Tuesday, to visit their son,
"Ulie" and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Before the fourth ball t, Reed, Judy,
Corell and Ayrcs Withdrew, Ayres stat
ing that he was not, and had not been, a
candidate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

We are crowded for want of room
and will give special inducements fair
week WAGsTAFF CLOTHING House.
Corner Kirk Block.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Bert Ferguson, of Kincaid, left for
Seattle, Washington, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Will Anderson, of Anderson county,
has been here attending the fair. He
always has good horse or two
Paola Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs. Minnie Davies took her daugter
to Topeka, Saturday, and placed her in
Bethany College.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

We have made arrangements whereby
we can send you the AGITAToR and the
Kansas City Star tweeklyl one year for
&11H
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs. Joseph Mundell, OF Greeley, went
to Cherryvale. Monday, to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Randall,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

John King, who is working for LATE
Champe, saving stone, will move his
family to Greeley next week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs. Shiplet, of Sedalia, Mo-, who
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Lizzie Harvey, returned home, Wednes-
doy
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

W. II. Cunningham and wife were
called to Ottawa, Monday, by the death
of Mrs Cunninghams father John
Howell.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Rev, Bouel will preach at the Christian
church next Sunday morning and even
Ing, Sept. "a, at IL a. m. and 1870 p. m.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Miss Inez De Wolf is teaching the
Earnest school for Mrs. Upham, as
IfAIr Upham is sick.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Mrs, Mock and Miss Stffler, two rel.
atives of Mrs, John Long, arrived here
Tuesday, from Indiana, on visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Will Cantrell, who has hecn railroad
ing in Colorado and New Mexico,
returned home, Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Don Winans is able to be about again.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

J. G. Hiatt went to Paola, Tuesday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

For SALE.-Short Horn bulls and
Poland-China boars. j. Nj. SLONAKER.
Northeast of Garnett.)
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Miss Matte Ellis, of Sedan, came up,
Sunday, on a visit to her uncle Hank.
She went to Osawatomie, Wednesday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-25
CYCLONE THEORIES.

Professor Z. B. Garriott, of the
weather bureau at Washington adj
vises Inhabitants of the cyclone belt
TO open every door and window in
their houses when the dreaded funnel
shaped cloud is seen approaching. Pro-
lessor Garriott says the velocity of
the wind causes a vacuum in the at
mosphere. When the cloud reaches a
house with all its doors and windows
shut the four walls of the building
must give way in that vacuum, or the
house is lifted from its foundation and
carried with the wind
1t looks like a good scheme viewed
from the security of the backbone of
the continent. but it doubtless has its
drawbacks
From all accounts the cyclone sell
dom relies upon an advance agent to
advertise its coming; and, while il
blows quite as Justify as does the
tootsman of the tallyho. it travels
with almost the velocity of the sound.
IL shrieks one instant and strikes the
next. People who undertake to carry
out the professors theory are apt to be
long way from the cellar when the shock
comes. If a continuance can be de-
vised which, operated from the base
ment, viii throw open every door and
window in the house. like cell doors in
the modern Jail, the plan might be
carried out without making any con-
siderable difference whether lit proved
a success or not
In the absence of such mechanism,
however, our advice, based upon
more distant survey of the situation,
If possible, than the professor enjoys,
is to head for the storm celler and to
let the aforesaid funnel-shaped cloud
raise the windows itself if it wants to
go through the house.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-25
ROMANCE OF THE RED CROSS

New York newspapers are comment
ing on a pretty little romance of the
war which appeared in The Herald
some time ago. in which a soldier from
Utah figures as one Of the principals.
Two of the men who succumbed to the
facilitating influence of the climate
and embalmed food at Santiago were
Samuel ScuH, of New Jersey, and
Henry Smith. of Utah. members of the
Twelfth regular infantry. The two
invalids were placed on board one of
the pestships supplied by the war de-
partment for the transportation of the
wounded and were taken to the hos
pital at Fort Mcpherson. Ga.
Among the Red Cross nurses was
Miss Annie E. Thomas, of Boston, a
patriotic young woman who had
volunteered for hospital duty when
the war broke out. 1t fell to her to
look after these two young men and
she nursed them back to health and
strength. But when they were about
ready to be discharged the fair nurse
broke down. The men in turn did ev-
erything in their power for her. She
rallied but never completely recovered
her health and eventually went to
Kansas. where she owned some prop
erty, to recuperate. The change was
not so beneficial as had been hoped
for and she died
It has just become known that she
had a fortune in her own name out of
which she bequeathed TO Smith and
Soul a hotel in st. Louis valued at
$40, OOO In the usual romance of the
hospital the nurse and the patient get
married and live happily ever after
ward. But there were two men in this
case and perhaps she could not choose !
between them. It is to be hoped they |
will prosper in the enjoyment of her |
gratitude.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-25
Something Wrong.
(Life.)

Life.D
81 want you to tell how much YOU
love me-"
why. have. dear"
What. now?"
Yes, now
But you know 1 do"
NO you don't"
What makes you think ] don't?''
You'd tell me if you did
But have told you
Yes. but
Nonsense. love you
You don't. You wouldn't be so horrid
if you did"
Haven't told you that I love you?"
But l don't want YOU to-
You just said you did"
No. / didn't-not that way"
which way them
IF you loved me, you'd know
say?"
You brute"
But, my dear
II hate you,'
Come. come. my darling"
Don't say another word"
All right. I'll be silent"
There, ] knew you'd do it,
What l didn't want you to do"
Just tell me what you want me to
Il won't! wouldn't give you the sat-
Then. if YOU won't tell me what yoa
You can do as you please. 1 don't
AN right. will"
Then, remember. Don't ever come near
me again f
"BEt-"
Don't. touch me- don't speak to me-
But, I thought you didn't care?"
AS If / did,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-25
BETTER OFF THAN THEY KNOW.

A Paris correspondent of the Chi
cage Record says Booker T. Washing
ton is seeing the sights of Paris, and
speaking now and then before Ameri-
can audiences. He remarked the other
day: Judging from what 1 have seen
of the poor people of Europe and their
condition, 1 believe the colored man in
the south has a brighter prospect.
Only a few days ago l met here a
colored man who has Travelled much in
Europe. having formerly lived in the
south. Almost his first words to me
were: Tell our people to remain in
the south. It is the best place for the
poor man to get on his feet"
And yet they lynch for certain
crimes down south and cannot afford
to pay more than SO per month in the
cotton fields.
It seems to be the opinion of colored
men who have travelled extensively,
and especially in parts where the
negro exists in great numbers, that he
is better off in the southern states than
in any other section of the world.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-25
SOME GOOD SHORT STORIES
Mississippi Shelters.
Detroit Free Press.l

lDetrolt Free PreSS.)
The railroad station at Mississippi City
is located among the pines, and the way
the mosquitoes were biting there. even in
April, was enough to keep a mule NOV
ing After a while We got to talking
about the insects. and I asked native
of the country:
Are they thicker than this in the sum-
mer?''
Thicker Why. in July there's mil
Hon TO one,"
And Iarger?''
Larger. Why. sir. one of the regular
'skeeters of this section could carry these
on his back and still fly highi'
thought I'd down him at once, and so
Now, sir. answer me truthfulIy. Do
you believe that six of your biggest mos
quitos could kill mule If he was tied up
out here?"
He looked at me in amazement for a
minute, and then went to the door and
beckoned the man sitting on a box and
watching the horses. When the man came
William. YOU remember that air roam
mule o .yours?"
II reckon
In perfect health, wasn't he?"
Gould run like deer and kick like a
sawlog?"
He could
And he was all alone in a ten-acre lot,
William
He was"
And two o them mud swamp shelters
got after him one morning and run him
down and killed him and devoured both
hams andesucked every drop of blood in
his body? William. speak up,'
Stranger, If they didn't then 1 hope to
be chawed to RAGS" said William. and he
said it exactly like a man who wouldn't
have allowed there were two 'skeeters IL
he hadn't been earnestly convinced of the
silence fell upon us two, broken only by
the native saying:
I've always kinder suspected that them
two 'skeeters had assistance from a boss
fly, but ] can't prove it. / kinder think
the hoss-fly held him down till the muir
der was committed