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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
LEXINGTON.
Mass-MeetIng OF students-found
the Alcohol.

the Alcohol.
LEXINGTON. Va. February W.-(spe-
cial)-At "a mass-meetins ~ the students
Of Washington and Lee University. pre-
sided over by Mr.. H. Granville Campbell
as temporary chairman. the resisnatlon
of MT. e.. H. Smith as final ball presi-
dent was read and accepted. AS Mr
Smith failed 10 return az the beginning
OF the second term. Sir stewart T.
Crebs Of Carml. Ill.,, was elected pfcs.-
dent by reclamation. ana accepted in a
very graceful speech 0f hanks Action
was then taken on che question whether
the university should Do represented lu
the baseball arena this season or not
After brief presentation az Views ty seye-
ral students subscription FUND was
started lu "a few minutes SID Was SUD-
scubed The subscription VIII be- further
increased. as several ~ the students
were not present, and baseball line ls
now assured % represent me university
This season. Mcs-rs. farrar, sloan, and
Absolute were appointed committee
90 collect the Subscriptions THIS amount
will be- further increased By me receipts
OF the play managed By Miss Annie d.
White Tor the berent N the baseball
nine. which was held Friday night The
university has always been Represented
b. "a pure collegiate nine ana al tArir
success Was due Oh the hard Work " tae
members and captain. as trainer bias
never been employed.
Hon. John W Davis. the Democrat
leader Or the lower house of tne MesI
Virginia Ifld stature and chairman az the
Judiciary Committee is graduate ~
Washington and Lee University laH
school ana was for several years as-
sistant professor lu the department NJ
law 90 the University.
Mr.. George Clthbert Powell, of Wash
ingt0n. u. g., who was student ~
Washington and Lee University last sss-
sion up 10 the time 0f the cali Tor vcluu-
teers and Then Joined the West August
Guards. ~ stanton. later known a.
Company X. second Virginia Regiment
has recovered from an attack Of typhoid
fever brought On ~hle in camp az Fl0ri-
da- He nil return 70 the university and
complete his course
Professor Harry 81 O. Tucker Of The
law faculty or Washington and Lee Uni
yerslty. addressed the Young Mems Chris
tan Association u The University sun
day afternoon on the subject Of An
Unrepsaled Law" There vas an IN
usually large number Of the law class
present b. special invitation 10 hear the
address
While the corps Of cadets o. the Vir-
gina Military Institute were al dinner =
special Inspection OF quarters Vas made
BY the division inspectors &C ascertain
What had become u large quantity OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
REDFORD CITY.
heath Of n Talented Lady-hiil IN
ferest Sold.

rvrropD CITY. VA. February 90
,s.-l-e.f A. Avenef her home, az ~
ostio~k sunday morning, Mrs. Kate Bur
.-~u p0a-ver rassed away, after
-. reriod OF wearing inyalidisn, rom
fbsf zen malady. Brights disease.
Mrs. Bower. who was the aecoIu
daughter ~ the late Hon. NJ imam 81
and Mrs. Frances G. Burwel was 70
sesse1 0f many rare giiis ana eii-a
She was very musical and urllliaht 'on-
,,ereaffarauef. and BY her sparkling WY
ard inimlfabie powers Of personaton au -
charm aa q racOlteur was AWAY T
the centre q every social circle IN which
she mingled She was also winter %
wonderful versatility and grace Or eA-
preston. Her Confederate sketches anu
negro dialect articles will rank among
the best types % such compositions.
Some years since Mrs. Bower recelF p
a crushing blow IN the death OF her oAy
child Mr. T. lawrence Campbell upon
uhorn was eh0wered an id0lafrous defo-
fion and hor health began slowly 70 eve
vay beneath The mental strain. 4 it-
tie more than three months ago
mother. with whom ehc dHeit was ei-
taken. She had been from fiiihDyu
COMMUNICATE ~ the Episcopal CnuI- li
She is survived by her sisters Mss -
lie Uurwel. OF this place, ana BITS - H.
Todd. o. Owensbor0. <y.
ebo van be laid 20 rest Tuesday -. M
,rg beside her parents in Longwood Gem
efory Dr. Charles Grandy. q Norfois'
and Mr. George Bagby. o. Richmond.
have already arrived 20 pay the last sad
tribute. Other friends are expected THIS
afternoon.
Mrs B0wycr had many warm ana aa-
n,frin, friends in Richmond, Baltimore.
and other points who VIII mourn her
death
The interest Of SIR. James Macnaugh-
ton. ~ Now York in the Bedford Wool,
Ien-NfU Company has been purchaser
by Mr Fred. schon. Of philadelphia, n
manufacture Of machinery. who VIII
now De tho treasurer OF the MIL COM
many The mill e. now working extra
hours 10 complete large government
contract FOR cloth % 100 yards ~ which
hes already been accepted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
UaNPDEN-sIDNEN.
The Death of Professor Mnrtin-'o'-
Iegc Notes.

HAMPDEN-STDNEY, VA, February ~
,u-ee-.I 10 the letter from this place.
rublfshed IN the issue Of the Dispatch on
last Saturday the name OF Professor >
T. Martin. OF the Presbyterian Coiiese ~
South Carolina. was mentioned as one ~
the graduates Of Hampden-Sidney Coilese
sr~.ga5 In professional work. In the same
paper the announcement or MS uea'n 81
clinton = c. is made by It's correspond
srt AZ dublin. Va. the residence OF MS
father This intelligence has caused syn
core sorrow among hts friends here. lie
vras n student OF the college Tor hVe
years having entered very young, anu
e,ra,itioted i'm fsq2 i'm the largest class ever
ser+ ort from the institution. He possess
ed fine native ability. and was much ee-
loved bv his fell0w-students, AFTER srauu-
alton ne taught two or three years ano
then spent two years In STUDY az tHo
University Of Virginia. when ne was
elected % the position which he held az
tho tire OF his death lie was the son ot
Rev. s r. Martin. a native OF klchmonn'
and bv his mother. the grandson or the
late Hon. Abram b. Venable Of North
Carolina. He was n man Of much promise
and had his life been spared would nave
made his mark IN his chosen Held OF Ell
fort
The service at the college church yes
ferd1v morning was devoted TO prayer TOT
youth throughout the world In schools
ana colleges. IN connection with wh'ch
rev Dr. Murray delivered most I'M
presslve and interesting discourse on tno
reasons why the Church and Christian
people ought TO be deeply interested lh
tho welfare OF young men tn their conc
eriato and university training. Al hkht
nm interesting meeting was held by the
Young Mems Christian Association IN pe-
half 81 foreign missions. at when IN
etructive papers were read by three on US
members on "Opcn Doors ouata-
TO Entrance" and "Successes'' IN Whlcn
much information and inspiration were
afforded. .,.- AM,
The 2ad instant IS. by order OF the uus-
tees observed as a college holiday. On
tbe uleht Of the 2lst a gymnasuc exhi-
hilton viii be given under the direction
az Mr.. T.. c. Caldwell, instructor ON ihe
next evening the intermediate celeDlt-
lion OF the literary societies Will Dee heiu'
at which 0ratlOns will De delivered ny
their representatives from the junior
and senior classes. on Saturday night the
Dramatic club will give "The friFale
Secretary" SO this week promises 10 pr
fun OF enjoyment TO the young people vi
the college and community
Miss linda English. OF lachmohu'
visiting her friend, Miss Reynolds ol
this place. A number OF young iaule'
nom Farmville and the nelshborihs cou"-
ties are expected during the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

Contested Election cnse WIN AE"i"
~. Called Up Thursday.

WASHINGTON. D. g., February ~
(specaIJ Notice has been served by MT
Crumpacker. chairman NJ che Commute
ON Elections. No. 3. that the case oI
Brown vs. Swanson VIII again De calIeu
up ON Thursday. February Ad. ha
question OF confederation viii at once pe
raised. and ~ tho House refuses again 20
consider tho case. aB Dr. did several weeks
ago. it Will be finally disposed o.
ar. Brown is making hercu.ean eH9ris
10 obtain the $1,000 that would DE ia.i
t9 him should the seat be voted to MIN.
and be ls earnestly Pleading with hia
party 90 this end. lie has been WORKING
day and night over the case. Mr swan
SON. who is noted Tor bis energy ard
ability. ls mo- less active, ana it Is safe
~ predict that he will win his seat Iho
large number of Republicans who Yoied
against consideration when the case was
ast brought before the House VIII doubt
loss likewise record their vote 0n thufs-
dsy. while tho Democrats ANA fopih 'a
win he present 90 a man 90 support DIT.
Swanson.
This has been one Of the bittefe3t con-
tests that the House OF tepreaentali yves
has ever had 90 deal with, and should il
at this late hour result otherwise imam
ls anticipated. DC would De- simply hilt
~ the salary 90 Mr. Brown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
No NEW LIGHT YET.
Adams Inaue~t-hrs. Rogers Testf-
Bes-sbe seems III,

Bes-sbe seems III.
NEW YORK. February D-seyen Wit
neases were examined to-day IA tho T70T771.
ner's inquest looking into the poisoning
Of Mrs. Kate j. Adams. without appa-
rently throwing any new light upon the
mystery.
The feature Of the day was the testl-
mony OF Mrs. Rogers, daughter OF Mrs
Adams who told the story of her
mothers death as 10 has already been
made known. She was on the stand when
tho inquest was adjourned. She will BE-
cr0ss-ez3mined tomorrow. after which
Airs. M0lineux will b. put On the stand
Mrs. Rogers WIS very much 8gifated
appearing 10 DO ili, and the attorneys
we're not severe with her
DR. n. b. Douglass. Who attended Bar
net On his laat illness tod the jury that
his patient did not die OF poisoning
though he admitted that Barnet told hlm
that he had taken some medicine sent 10
him ln a KuinoW powder package This
package Dr. Douglass said contained
cyanide u mercury. Barnets death was
due 10 he8rt-disease.
Miss Addle batts who nursed Barnet
ga DIS last Illness testified % the Illness
and death Of her patient
a FRIEND or CORNTsWs.
Harry A. King. friend on Cornlgb's
and member " the Knlckerbocker Ath-
letic club who by the merest chance
escaped taking some Of the alleged br0mo-
seitzer seat o. Cornish. tod bis story 10
the jury.
David Murdoch, who rents private let
ter-boxes. testified that Mrs Rogers had
rented a box az his store under the name
of Miss Addison bgt ceased patr0ulzlng
him nearly TWO years ago
quite STIR occurred in The courtroom
thIs afternoon when Mrs Molne1z ond
ner husband made their appearance. Mrs.
Molneux was taken 40 once % the jury
room. where she vas joined b. Attorney
Weeks After BRIEF consDlfaHon Dee
tween the District Attorney and lawyer
weeks, tho former announced thar tle
examination N Mrs. Moiineuz would fol-
loW that n Mrs. Rogers M and Mrs.
MOAneuX then left the courtroom.
The District Attorney announced late
THIS afternoon that BE- had not yet De-
cided when Cornish would BE- put on The
stand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
ALL FAvoRIrEs BEATEN.
se,et'ty-Third Day of Crescent CIT
HacFan-Irack slow.

se.enty-Third Day of Crescent CITY
Hacing-rrack slow.
NEW ORLEANS. LA, February 90
caventv-third day. Crescent city Jockey
cubs winter meeting. weather showerY,
track slow. AN six fayOrites were beat
eu.
First r8ce-One mile-GoyernOr Boyd co
fs ID won. Henry lAunt O5 90 ! and 10
D second star OF Bethlehem q 10 - third.
Time. l,b IA.
second rsce--six and one-half furlongs-
Free Hand % 90 - won. Sister Fox (eyen
and I 20 p second Mile Post go % -
third Time 1894
Third race-oue and once ghth miles
Tho Planet % % ID won. Sadie Levy q
OBJ ! and 2 o. lO second. Pete Kitchen a.
f8 I0 third Time. 100 70
Fourth Iace-handicap. one mlIe-iadY
Callahan % 10 y won Double Dummy O
t0 and 20 - second Tragedy W to ID
third Time. 20 a.
Fnh rce-seyen furlOngg-TOm Tower
g to D. won. McAlbert d 20 ! and % -
second. Lord Fraser 90 10 y third. Time,
I.l2l-A
sixth race-seven urlongs-General Ma
Geo 10 10 p won Red Duchess 90 % Z and
D 10 ID second. Tripod . 10 D third. Time,
Il3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

alcohol which had mysteriousiy ols@p
resres from the chemical laboratory A.
VS. found. that is. the most OF x; lcl
sine OF the alcohol had been ussu -
,rs bovs in their alcohol stoves IN ,ns
80. - -.,tor OF those indispensable feasts
fan5non 10 this time OF the year, wnen
s,,1rvthinr in the culinary Inc - gr,s'
tb,t comes to their mills. Many OF me
ca.lets often become expert ehels o,
TIE time they graduate. course N''
r'r-scr,bed in the curriculum
nr-s John Charlton died sunday morn
d. n. her residence here. after an III
ness of sons months. from consumption.
che is survived by her husband. four
sons. and two daughters. she was aseo
3 years ,,.-..,.
Bryan Conrad. who IS hrst ieu'si''i' ~
g. a. volunteer army now az Manila. IS
an old washington and Lee University
law student. and attended the university
two years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
EiRE IN WINCHESTER.
Men and Horses BADLY Rurned--rhe
Loss.

WINCHESTER. VA. February 90
(Special)-Fire was discovered on the
lower fioor OF the Winchester Carriage
Works shortly before O'Clock this after
noon. and before the flames were eNtin-
suished over $500 damage had been
done.
The Fire Department was paralyzed
from the start by the sight Of a pair OF
horses Of one OF the companies baking
In front OF the burning building. which
made the hercest fire ever known here,
aud then standing and roasting nearly 10
death While attached 20 hose-carriage,
which Was badly damaged over twenty
nremen were badly burned during the
fire. t'or some time Baker & Co.'S whole
salo warehouse was in danger, as was
also the property Of tho Baltimore and
Ohio railroad and adjacent valuable
houses. The fro companies lost cOnsid-
cradle hose by its being burned up
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
HAsIo oIrY
Plant Passes iuto the Hands of "a
New Corporation.

BASIC CITY, VA. February so-(Spe-
eiall-iaS saturday Night deal was
eensummated by which the large desk
factory in this place passed into the hands
Of a new corporation. known as the Basic
CITY Furniture Company. minimum c1pi-
tal 5000 aud maximum. &ee00 Messrs
J. T. 1smpieton. J. Al. ksmper. aud g.
:. MCGEE. tArse 81 the former owners.
remain With the corporation, Air. +. r.
k1eter. OF North Carolina becomes SUI
perintcndent l learn that operations are
60 eesin within thirty days. Not less than
seventy -nve men viii be employed.
William Santemyers. an ola ex-Confei-
crate. was psralyzed last night. and II is
PAID he can only live a few hours longer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
4 Genuine Phantom.

WHAT = a phantom party, papar'
asked Willie
'fOu'll find that out later IN life. my
boy was the reply
when ] am married." persisted Will
Ne.
Precisely. ny boy" Answered his
father. when you are married and
come home late from the club you will
occasionally ind something In the nature
Of a phantom sitting up"
This Was the point az which Whites
mother hastily carried him away 10 bed.
declaring that she would not permit him
70 listen 20 such outrageous exhibitions
Of masculine humOr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

WEST pOlSr. Va. February 9-fspe-
c.aL)-Mr. X. ~. Dunn, a merchant o.
KING and Queen county, retired saturday
nIeht on bis usual hour, and az well as
usual but vas found dead in bis bed
sunday morning.
Dr. s. q. FauntlerOy. one of the most
prominent citizens Of King and Queen.
is very Ill., 10 Is feared BY his physician
that he cannot live many days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
Mailed Ia amy Address for 81.
All Druggists sen Them
MUNYON'S REMEDIES.

Sclatica. iumbago. and oll rheumatic
pains cured by Munyon's rheumatism
cure. Dyspepsia and all stomach trou-
bles cured by Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure.
Ninety por cent. Of ell kidney complaints
cured by Munyon's Kidney Cure. Head
aches, colds and coughs. impure blood,
general debility, nervousness. an quickly
cured by Munyon's Remedies. Tho rene
dies cost mostly 20C. "A vial. and arc sold
by oil druggists. There are nrY-8even
different cures for hfty-scyCu different
ailments.
Write Professor Munyon. 1906 Arch
street, Philadelphia. for nee medical adj
Vice on any disease
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

standing the bad weather, a large crown
was r. attendance.
Mr. Charles Baker. VINO has been NeIs
sick and then commenced 70 i,npI 49,
has been taken much worse anu s'a''
fears are felt for his recovery
License was issued this afternoon ~
the marriage Of 1ir. ". + Moss a pIoll-,
nent young farmer Of THIS county. go
Me- Annie IS Han. a charming young
ladv az Hrunswick county. The marriaee
Wi occur On the z3d instant a. the resi-
dence Of Mr. r. I. cato
Hon. Peter +. Weaver, OF CiairsFliie'
was here to-day.
James T.. Bryant. ESQ, postmaster AZ
C,gkirs was also here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

CHARLOTTE. n. c. February W-
Especial )-Coloncl Rogers treasurer of
-ihe Philadelphia baseball team. is hero
making arrangements FOR the club 20
spend several weeks In practice at this
place Tho Hostons have also decided 60
practice I'm this State. having secured
grounds al Durham
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

The Gloucester People Hestiess and
Indignant.

GLOUCESTER q. IT,. VA. February ~.
Special There BE- no mail from Rich
mond yet Eighty odd bags were put
over The river 40 Schaks!sfOrds. A
l0uble-hOrse wagon nilel with bags
went o. saluda. There Is no c0ntrac-
Tor for this route. and 10 b not known
when the bags for Gloucester and Mat
thews viii DO moved 10 vii probably
take TWO 0r three big wagons % bring the
mail our people are growing restless
and Indignant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

FINCASTL.E. VA. February 9.-(Spe-
cial)-The Executive Committee Of the
Democratic party OF BofetOurt met here
to-day and elected several members 10
MI vacancies and decided not 20 hold
primary elections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

Clouds OF dedicated Napor Are In
hailed Through the Mouth aud
Emitted from the NOsfriis, Cleans
Ing ana ysporinR All the InnnmeJ
aud Diseased Parts which Cannot
lie Reached by Medicine Tnken
Into the stomach.
INDORsED BY DOCTOHs
IS the Most National Treatment
Ever Introduced for Diseases of
the Throat, Lungs, and Nasal
Cavities.
with this Inhaler you are enabled 10
treat yourself az your home thus saving
doctors fees. ~ does away with taking
unpleasant doses into the stomach. ana
renders unnecessary any cutting, cautor-
king, or burning Tho seat of the disease
Is directly attacked. and the germs de-
stroyod.
The air passages arc pcrmeated with
medicatcd yitalizcd air. which eoOthos.
heals and inugorotos. and n sense Of re-
lief Immediately follows its use. II used
In time It will positively prevent con-
SUMPTION
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
Emperia Mention.

EMPORIA, VA, February 20.-iSpe-
Was announced IN this correspondence
Yesterday was buried al the Emporia
Cemetery yesterday afternoon. NotHith-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

MRS. GILEs MIDWINTER BHCth'
sion 70 Washington Is POSTPONED b''
Til EASTER MONDAY. April 81
r. zl-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
THE VALENTINE MUSEUM

ELEVENTH AID CLAY STREETS
open daily from y -. 81. ~ y. II
Admission, = cenfa aIee on aat4f4tSh
De BY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21
MEETINGS.

orders FOR printing sent % the Do
patch Company Will Be given prompt a.
tention. and the Style Of Work aac Df@e'
Will be sare 70 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-21

GREATEST LIVING PIANIST
ACADEMf or MUSIC TEBRfAEf
Tickets ere row on aale at Wllf.f b.
80 e.s u f1ff
Prices. ESQ 81 40 and 81
sL-ANay IIlng ---I. a III
The Republican journal., 1899-08-17
The Prohibitory Law,

Rev. W. f. Berry OF Waterville, sec
rotary of the Maine Civic League, las
given his views of the prohibtory law.
He admits that it is not enforced; but
thinks that the same is true of license
laws. ANY failure,' he says lin
securing the end sought in a righteous law
is not the failure of the law itself; but is
the failure of the people to keep their
compact with each other, and is proc
lamation of the civic unrighteousness of
the people. And when such condition
of lawlessness exists as we now have
under the prohibitory liquor laws of
Maine, the proper remedy is not for the
State to lower the standard, the law, to
the level of the existing lawlessness, that
would be violation of the pledge and
purpose of the State, and would only add
to the present injustice. The only proper
remedy in such a condition is to bring
the people in civic righteousness up to the
level of righteous law. What would be
the end if all law were dropped to the
level of existing lawlessness of conduct?
The State prohibits abortion. Physicians
tell US its practice is alarmingly common,
yet few of the many offenders are brought
to account by the State and this righteous
law fails to stop this unrighteous act.
Because this law does not seem to have
practical value shall we repeal it, or drop
it to the level of this wicked practice and
license this crime? What would be the
effect of such a course on the State?
There is great practical value in righte-
GUS law, however enforced, that puts the
State in its legislation in harmony with its
purpose: for true progress demands right
standard. But the practical value of this
LOO,
only when we, the people, cease talking
about harmon:zing the law with our base
and selfish conduct, about lowering the
standard to the level of our practice, and
begin in earnest to put ourselves in life
and conduct into harmony with the right
eousness of the consistent laws of right
eous State'
The Republican journal., 1899-08-17
The Six=Master' Dimensions.

Capt. John G. Crowley has just received
the sail plan Of his new six masted schooner,
contracted to be built this fall at Camden.
The schooner will be 800 feet on the keel and
$50 feet over ali, and will carry 5000 tons Of
coal. Her lower masts Of Oregon pine will
he brought east by rail, and will be 1l6 feet
long; foremost ;}6 inches in the partners,
and the others % inches. The topmast
will be IS feet long; foremost 20 inches
in the cap and the others II inches Her
bowsprit will be 80 feet long, and her jlh-
boom IS feet. The boom of the driver will
be - feet long, and the other hooms t. feet
& inches. The driver gait will be As feet,
and the others each IL. A four-foot poop
deck will run from aft to 10 feet forward of
the manmast The schooner will have four
houses on deck, the forward one 26 feet long,
the midship 16, the after house 80, and a
roomy wheelhouse. She will be As feet
beam, % feet depth OF hold, and will draw
about "a feet of water loaded She will be
fitted with a double set of pumps, engines
and steam winches fore and af5, the pumps
capable of throwing 1000 gallons of water a
minute. Her chains will be . IL inches,
200 fathoms each, and her two anchors each
weigh 1000 pounds, the chains and anchors
being of the same size as those to be placed
on board the battleship Kearsarge. She will
be fitted with wire rigging.
The Republican journal., 1899-08-17
A Rat Story from Prospect.

Our trouble is over. The big rat was
caught by two toes after ten-days' trial.
The old fellow got careless after while and
put his foot in it. Some of these old sly
rats are hard customers and we have caught
the champion for gathering in chickens.
Some curious stories could be told on the
farms about rats. They seem to change
farms and stop where the feed is best. Some
years ago our farm was a great stopping
place for rats and they used to come out and
eat in the trough after the hogs had eaten
so we sent for Marion Staples. who was a
good shot. About noon two old rats and
twelve young rats came out to eat, and
Marion drew a bead on the lot and fired and
after the smoke cleared away there were no
dead or wounded rats as expected. Marion
set out to swear, but didn't. +, 2.