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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-11-17
Use can we ten what duties it should

PayY
With little difficulty enough player
were found; the wickets were set IN
in the patio of the custom house, the
stakes were placed; the collectors
chair was given such a position that he
could watch the game; work was sus-
pended in the custom house and all
the government employees stood
around and looked on while the balls
were knocked about, through or past
wickets, and had finally hit both stakes
and the first game was declared fin
ished. Meanwhile every idler in the
town had been attracted to the custom
house and had Joined the group of spec
tators.
The collector and his clerks could
gain but little information regarding
the tariff from witnessing one game.
Indeed, the first game had not come
out as they had expected. So they
asked that another might be PLAYED to
enable them to decide the more intelli-
gently the momentous question SUBJ
mitted to them. And so a second and
even fourth game was played I'M
der the semitropical sun, which
streamed down upon the PLAYERS.
though never affecting the spectators
upon the well-shaded corridor. In
TACT, one game succeeded another un-
III croquet became hateful to all the
players before the time came for the
omcials of the government to close the
custom house and seek their homes.
There had been no lack of interest
In the playing on the part of the Next
can spectators. Every now and then
attention had been called to some fea-
ture OF the game and some minor off,
cial consulted books and made hastv
pencil memoranda. As for examine
when one had asked about the wickets
crossed in the center of the ground
and was told that it was sometimes
called "the bird cage" the tariff on |
bird cages was carefully hunted up and |
noted. AS the playing went on the
Mexican spectators manifested their
interest by betting on the players. At
hrst tlacos, then ,medios and finally
oesefas exchanged hands at the end Of |
very game. 1t was much to the relief
IT the players when the collector final
y announced that it was time to go
lome.
III is very interesting game" he
aid, but cannot tell what the duties
will be until tomorrow morning.
The croquet set was accordingly left
{ the custom house and the PLAYERS
nd spectators dispersed. But until
late hour that night light in the
hice of the collector indicated that
ONE of the government clerks were
nwontedly engaged in making '.oyer-
ime."
The report of the appraiser the next
forming was nothing short of appall-
lg. The collector courteously ex-
lained why the amount of duties ,
iould be SO large. His clerks were
Try conscientious and had been fear !
II OF allowing some item to escape
nd OF mourning penalties for neglect
duty. There was danger of the at
'mpt being made to smuggle such
lings as bird cages, for example, into :
le country under cover of new games 8
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female trou BILE,
also liver, stomach,
kidney, and blad-
der trouble.
I tried several doc
tors, also quite q
number of patent
medicines, and had
despaired of ever
getting well. At
last l concluded to
try Lydia E. Pink
ha 8 Vegetable
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-11-17

~ az the diseases with
Piled the survives ~ 's ''ea'nens ap-
Being fully Mrs Pinkh
Lucy the subject and producing remedy for
F1nkhams
OF herbs which
disease kidney The
ne That the there
many 30 called remedies for kidney
'sT !, the only especially 50
Ane noowing letters
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-11-17

ieucorrhoea, falling Of the womb, and
Kidney trouble. also had q pain
when standing or walking, and some
times there seemed to be balls of fro
IN front OF me, so that / could not sec
Tor about twenty minutes. Felt as
tired In the morning when got up
as II had had no sleep for two weeks.
Had fainting spells, was down-hearted.
and would cry. - MRS. BERTHA OFER.
Second and Clayton Sts., Chester Pa.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I cannot
nnd language to express the terrible
suffering have had to endure. had
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-11-17

Harrow school, in England -.
founded In is7i BY John Lyon. ! yse-
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A north Missouri editor, who first studied
baseball rules while Sunday school bow.
enters into the following antiquities of the
national game: The devil was the first
When Isaac met Rebecca at the well She
was walking with pitcher. Sampson struck
out good many when he beat the Philis-
tines. Moses made his first run when he
slew the Egyptians. Cain made base hit
when he killed Abel. Abraham made sac.
rifice.. The prodigal son made a home run.
David was a long-distance thrower and
Moses shut out the Egyptians at the Red
sea."-Chicago Chronicle
Good Summer Resort Advertising.
ness.
Seaside Hotel Proprietor-Rather. We've
Just offered prize to the first fellow who
sees the sea Chicago Inter Ocean,
Arithmetic Class.
Teacher. (pointing at problem)-Now.
James, what comes after the dollar!
James-Pa says it's the collectors, ma Fam.
Syracuse Herald.
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~ F"eht DC established
Inc croquet box was brought in with
much state, as though II were . a;f.
ior formal presentation TO tbe nres;
dent of the republic. es'
Let the box be opened,- s.;d a..
collector, and only those who knew
him well might have detected Nv
CLEAN in his eye betokeninr his bnnnr
Gus appreciation of the mock solsr.;
ty of the occasion. 80 :" M
The box was opened at his fa.t -
Inc attaches of the custom house on zed
at maliets, balls, stakes and w;cLats
carrying on a whispered conversat,a-
tne while on the various things ar.
nrst brought to their attention ~
anc then they addressed question ~
made a suggestion to the collector :.
though TO aid him in determininn -
cisely how II should be CLASSIFIED 80
appraised. As, for example. one sns.
9ested that perhaps il was PLAYED M.
billiards. and in such case might il not
come under the same classified t;on :.
billiard tables? : ~" -
but how should know bov .. =.
piayedY answered the collector an.
thing is like Chinese puzzle n -. -
Ana 'nen' addressing the purchaser a. |
inc SET ne said: "You say this "a ms
Is Played by ladies and children. ca
|cu not get some ladies' and cbildr.,
esss ms We NAY see Il playsdf Hew |
The evening times., 1900-03-19

FOR RENT-Owner giving up housekeeping will
rent residence. . rooms and bath; fine order
carpets shades. and large bookcase included; only
si5 per month; references Gall on OWNER, 1872
| st. NV. m!lS-3t
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Schecuie in effect December "a, 1899.
Leave Washington from station corner of New
Jersey Avenue and Street
For Chicago and Northwest, vestibuled Limited
trains l0:35 a. m, sos p. m, daily ~.
For Cincinnati, ST. Louis, and lndianapohs'
Express, 1885 m. yestibuled Limited S:4o p
m, express I2:05 night, daily.
For Pittsburg and Cleveland. 1875 a. m anu
o'5o and III 30 y. M, daily.
For Columbus, Toledo and Detroit, II :05 night.
FOR winchester and way stations, $50 a. ~
and $40 and $3.50 D. m
For Luray, $40 p. m. daily.
x1:05, x1:lO. xs:3O, S:S5, x9:3O, xlo:oo a m.
Xl2:OJ n, Els, xl:15, x3:OO, $780, xl:SO, 4:So
X5:o5, x5:lO 1880, x6:2o, $50, xs:0' xlO;OO
xI:l0, $780, x0:G0 a. m, xl2:o5, loo, l:i9'
X3:00, 4:3j, x5;O5. x5:I0, $50, As:OO, xlO;OV'
MILO, x1I 50 p m.
For Annapolis. 7:1o and s:s5 m. 12I5 and
$50 p m. Sundays, S:30 a. M, 4:59 2. m
For Frederick. week days, S:3j, 1850 a. m,
4:S0, $3.50 p. m. Sundays, 900 a. M, l:l1 p M
For Hagerstown, '10:3j a. m. and s3:3O p IN.
For Boyd and way points. week days, 800
a m, 4:3O $50, O5 p. IN. sundays, 900 a. m,
For Gaithersburg and way points, week days,
S:35 a. m, I2:5O. 300, 4:30, 4:33 $50. I;OJ-
11.25 p m. Sundays, 900 a. M, LIS, 4:S5, 1:Oo,
10:15 p. m.
For Washington Janetion and way points.
week days, o:35 a. m, 4:30 $3.50 p m ounda! ;,
S''N d uiI p NJ
Royal Blue Line.
All trains illuminated with Pintseh light.
For Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston,
and the East, week days, 1905 (Diner), $50
(BufeD, 1000 (Diner) m, 12:05 (Dine-}.
lis (Diner), 800 Royal Limited Ex
clusively Pullman Train. Dining Car, 500
Dining Carr. 500, 11:50, (Slseping Car open at
1000 o'cl0Co, and 2:3j night. Sundays 1:O7,
900 a. n, l2:05 noon, 1:l5 Dining Cars, 800,
5 90 Dining Cars, 90 Il 80 (Sieeping Car open
1000 o'clock, and 2:Sj night
ParlOr Cars all day trains.
For Atlantic City, 1000 a m, 12:o5 noon, and
1:l5 and 800 p. m. week days. 12:Vj noon Sun
days
For Cape May, week days, 12:O5 and I:lj ., m.
Except Sunday xExpress trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels
and residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders
left at ticket Offices. 619 Pennsylvania Avenue
NV, New York Avenue and 18th Street, and az
Depot.
+. ID. UNDERWOOD. d. 3. MARTIN,
I'd v. F. and Gen Man. Mgr. Pass. Traffic.
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FOR sALE-HORsEs AND VEHICLES

FOR sALE-HORsEs AND VEHICLES.
FOR SALE-Six horses; workers and drivers 61s
G. 81. INV. mhl9- Il ,em
FOR SALE-Great bargan, 81 head of horses and
mares. ranging in age from ) to 9 wears
weight 300 to l,400 pounds; suitable for any bust
ness, and reasonable offer refused. Call 2I2
AZ st. mhl9-Tt en-
FOR SAIE-Cheap, fine road horse 5 wears old:
runa5out buggy and harness. STABLE, sth
and SITS. NV. ublo2 RI
FOR SALE-Bay horse; weight :. $50 lbs :. cLean
LOW Isl 81: NV. mh17 -3t,em
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OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
PoSTOFFICE NOTICE.


WASHINGTON D. C., PoSTOfFlCE NOTICE,
Should be read daily, changes may occur al
any time.
of sailing daily, and the schedules of closlnSs
are arranged on the presumption Of their unlh-
terrupted overland transit. For the week ehdnS
March "a, 1900, the last connecting closes Will
be made from this Office as follows;
Transatlantic Mails.
MoNDAY-(c) At 9:15 p. m. for EUROPE, per
s. 5. Lahn' from New York, VIA Soutn-
amPtoa and Bremen. Letters for IRELAND
must be directed per S. s. Lain.
TUEsDAY-tb) At 7:l5 p m. for EUROPE, per S
Oceanic. from New York, via Queens
town.
(cJ AT Hos p. m for EUROPE, per 5. s.
Kensington, from New York, via Southamp,
ton and Antwerp Letters must be directed
'Per 5. $. KensingtOn."
WEDNESDAY-(c) At 0:l5 p. IN. for FRAACE'
SWITZERLAND, ITALY, SPAIN, PORTUGAL,
TURKEY, EGYPT, and BRITISH INDIA, per
s. 5. La Gascogne,' from New York, VIA
Hayre. Letters for other parts OF EUHOPE
must be directed per 5. ). La Gascogne."
FRIDAY-(c) At 11:O5 p. III. for EUROPE, per
s. s. Campania, from New York, via Queens
town.
(c) At 11:05 p. m. for NETHERLANDS
direct, per 5. $. Werkendam, from New York,
via Rotterdam. Letters must be directed
per 5. $. Werkendam."
(c) At Hos p. III. for ITALY, per s. s.
Trave, from New York, via Naples Letters
must be directed Per S. s TrAye."
(c) At HOS p m for SCOTLAND direct
per e. 5. Asto,ia, from New York, via Glas-
gov. Letters must be directed ''Per 5. s.
Astoria
PRINTED NATTER, ETC.-German steamers
sailing from New York Tuesdays take Print
ed Matter, etc, for GERMANY, and specially
addressed Printed Matter, etc. for other parts OF
EUROPE.
American and White Star steamers sailing from
New York Wednesdays, German steamers from
New York Thursdays, and Cunard. French,
and German steamers from New York on Sat
urdays, take Printed Matter, etc, for all coun-
tries for which they are advertised TO carry
mails.
The evening times., 1900-03-19

A WORD TO THE MECHANIC AND WORKING
MAN: We consider your interests when we
sell You good warm. seryieeable suit OF clothes
or an overcoat made by our best tailors and worn
the least bit at price below competition. The
remarkable JUsTHS OLD STAND. $40 d st. NV.
mhl3-7t
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wANTED-ROOMs,

MANTED-By Young man. nicelv-fur. small front
ROOM bet Sd and 1th, and Pa ave. and L
st. NV 5tare terms ADDRESS Box 5S2 this
office. = mhi9-St,em
WANTED-By man and wife. three or four unfur-
uished Iooms On first floor. Address Bon 5lI,
tins Offre. mhls-3t
WANTFD-Three OF four rooms for light house
keeping; three adults and infant. Address
J.. Se7 stt 81. nE. mhlS-3t
NANrED-Four unfurpished rooms; modern i'm
provemonts; NV. Address OSWALD ll2O 5th
s.. nlhlS-3t
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EAILEO.-D
Baltimore & Ohio
RAILROAD.

Schecuie in effect December "a, lS99
Leave Washington from station corner OF Ne"
Jersev Ayenra and g. Street.
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SHE HAS ARRIVED.
SHE HAS ARRIVED.
NINE. KARNOvAH,

THE WORLDS GREATEST CLAIRT0YANT.
TINS WONDERFUL WOMAN TELLS YOU
HIST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW WITHOUT
ASKING A SINGLE QUESTION. SHE HAS
REDUCED HER PRICE FOR THE NEXT THREE
nays FROM ONE DOLLAR TO 80 CENTS. SHE
TEIJs ANYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW
ABOUT LOVE, COURTsHIP, AND MARRIAGE.
Also REUNITES THE SEPARATED AND SET
TTFS ALL LOVERS QUARKELS.
XTvONE BRINGING THIS ADVERTISEMENT
and 20 CENTS WITHIN THREE DAYS WILL RE-
TEIyr A FILL LIFE READING. WITHOUT
ADV, PRICE IS 81. .
rPoM 10 A. NJ. UNTIL p. II. DAILY. sun
DAY so TO p. M
RFNFMBER the name street, and number.
MME. KARNOVAH.
1921 NEW YORK AVE, BETWEEN ETH AND
9TH SITS.
III INTERESTED CUT THIS ADVERTISEMENT
OUT, AS IT WILL NOT APPEAR AGAIN THIS
WEEK. 1t
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MISCELLANEOUS.


CHAIR GAMING: good work. 45l 81. NV; 107
NJ st. NV; 702 Fla. ave NV, MRS. L. JOHN
son; send postal. mlilI -St, EN-
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FOR sALE-HOUsES.
FOR SALE-Two houses and lots 3-story frame, 8
rooms with storer0om,. and a small i-room
house brick; lot 5ixl40; spring water and plenty
pears and cherries and eSIs arbor; suitable for
Government employe; price 5000; will sell for
s.. 500: only $500 cash required. Apply 246 JET
ferson St. Ansco-tia, D. C., and save expenses.
mill ,em
The evening times., 1900-03-19
Prof. L. DESMOND,

CIairvoyant and Pslmist. whose marvellous power is
astonishing. tells every fear. hope and ambition
OF YOUR life: gives full names. and date Of mar
riage, etc PsrloTs, 1920 n Y. ave-; terms reason
able mhl3-5t, en-
The evening times., 1900-03-19

ASHiNGTON D. c., P0STOFFICE AOTlCE,
Should be read daily as changes may occur al
The evening times., 1900-03-19
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE-Farm, near Linden Va, for
city or suburban property; equity $e,soe. J. T.
PHILLIPS 2425 st. NV. Il :
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M Me. THEC,

ued;,,ro ard Card Reader. WashingtOn's most
tarnous Clairvoyant and Palmst. Consult her on
business love- and family affairs; reunites the
senarated; removes spells; causes speedy mar
riages. and gives luck. Open daily. German
srnfen. o5c and Soc 929 ii st. NV. mh15-7t
The evening times., 1900-03-19

MR. L. NORRIS, Baltimore's talented medium
at 7sO 9th st. NV. daily from 10 to G sun
davs included; seances Tues and Fri. D. m:
Wednesdays, 2:30 p. M; Sunday nights at Oppen.
heimer's Hall, 5I4 9th st. nw.; good music; silver
collection. mhI5-t
The evening times., 1900-03-19
HELP wANTED-MALE q FEMALE.

WANTED-40 colored men and women; I viii
leave tonight for the new city. For particu-
lars apply S. II. JOHNSON. 12l1 10Th st. NV. 1t
NANTED-Persons to address envelopes; will tive
French lessonssior same. Box 402, this office.
mhl4- en-
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HELP waNrEp-FEMALE.

Advertisements under I'M" mead
will be inserted for one cent wora
Tor each Insertion.
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FOR SALE-HOU SES.
FOR sALE-NoRTHwEST.

Cali at office for semi-monthly Bulletin
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FOUND.

FOUND-Ice cream, pure and delicious, 7oc per
gallon. LACEY CREAMERY CO.. 601 n 7.
ave. NV. Phone 20el. jee7-u
The evening times., 1900-03-19

NANTED-Experienced woman 10 cook, wash and
iron for small private family; ref. Apply
eG25 2 81. Item
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WALL PAPER,

ROOMS papered, sl.5o up; work guaranteed.
STONE BROS, 4l2 10th ST NV. mhl9-3t, ,em
THINGS are very quiet down in South Africa.
It's the ''calm before the storm" Storms
don't affect us. Even the snow didn't keep Us
from booking orders. We're mighty busy these
days, papering rooms, with our new paper, for 81
up. +. G. N0LTE, $40 9th st. No branch.
mhl7-u
ROOMS papered. sl.75 up; work guaranteed, sam-
pies brought HUNT, 9l4 ST. NV,
mhI4-7t,em
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wANTED-AGENTs.

NANTED-Agen for splendid books; large
sales; immense profits Address Box =. Ia
koma, d. {. mhl9-22, en-
NANTED-Two statesmen to sell framed pictures
on the Estalment plan. Room ). 62l 9Th ST.
nv. MIL ST, EN-
NANrED-THo first-class agents TO sell choice
literature on the card plan; press the but
ton. YOU do the rest. DINSMoRE PUB. co,
62l 1th 81. NV. mhll-3t.cm
The evening times., 1900-03-19

WANTED-Girl for general housework; small fam
ilv. 90 Q ST ne Item
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WANTED Settled white woman 10 do general
housework; good home and small wages; Ger
man preferred. $50 Hickman st. sc. Item
The evening times., 1900-03-19
FOR sALE-BICYCx.Es

FOR SAlE-Before buying bicycle see our large
assortment Of high grade secondhand wheels;
some only slightly used; from So up. CYCLE
LAChAN6E, I4O 10Th st. NV. mh17-st
BICYCLES-Newly remodeed SterIings, Cleve-
lands, Ramblers, Columbias, and others; S15
$40 and less; tires, special pricesi Quality con-
sidered), S1.50 sl.75, 1926, $3.50; Goodrich and
Hartford 50; bicycle repairing, mechanical over
hauling. 81; enameling, 81; vulcanizng 40c La
B0FISH. Bicycle Maehinist, III 9th st. NV.
Inhl4 limo EN-
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FOR RENT-HOUsES.

FOR RENT Completely lpr. house; NV; eight
rooms; modern imps.; southern exposure; rent
reasonable TO small fsrlily. Address 80, this
office. f-' Inhls-5t, EN-
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HELP wANrED-MA-.E.

Advertisements under this head
will be inserted for one cent a word
fo- each fpser ertiou.
The evening times., 1900-03-19

WANTED-A good apprentice girl for dressrnak-
ing Address Box $50, this office lem
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LOST.


LOSF-Saturday evening at Columbia Theatre or
on ST. car. going east diamond brooch
Reward, if returned TO 42i 1lth st. NV. Item
L0ST-Saturday evening. March II, on 9Th ST.,
bet ID and f NV, pocketbook, containing -
bill, 81 BILL some change, and grocery receipts;
reward I2s f. Can st Item
LOST -Gold-illed, open face, plain case watch,
Waltham movement near 9th and La. ave.
Suitable reward if returned to ID. A. r.. Toledo
Cafe, 636 Pa ave. mhl9-3t, EN-
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STATION CORNER OF SIXTH AND SITS.
7:55 A. M. WEEK DAYS. PITrSBURG zx-
PRESS-Parlor and Dining Cars harrisburg 70
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
TO PLAY TETHER BALL.
i. 1. n Popular Game in.@ne school.
boys. as Well ~ Caiirg" Men.
just at Present.

Tie Illustration SHOWS game of
,crher bail in iull progress. 10 give
he best results the pole should be
about l6 feet long. As TWO fccl must
be buried to make ii stand firmly, ii
feet Will be above ground.
Two rackets are necc ssary. one foH
each player liyou possess tennis rack
cts they may be used; if not rackets
cut from a pine board will do quite as
We'll.
The cord to which the ball IS at
tached should be ! feet long. Fastrn
the ball TO the cord by means of a small
net. If 1here.is .:some member of TIE
opposite sex whom YOU can interest in
s.telher bail (and the game is quite as
we'll suited for girls as boys) she can
probably crochet a net for You with
very little trouble: but if this kindly
aid cannot be secured, a strong and
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
MONSTER SPIDER WEB.
MANY Fine skeletons Of Birds and
Lizards Have Been Fnrnd
in Its Me>hrS.

CrNlon is the some Of the largest spe
ci,s of spider tina, has YET been made
/ he subject of emf olmolo@ital. invest ga
ton. This wcb-Spinnn% monster lives
i'm he most mountainous districts of
that rugged island and places his trap
not Il oossnmer snare of airy light
ness. but huge net of yellow silk from
five to ten feet in diam. ter across he
vhaSlnS and assures in rocks. says Our
Fellow-C FEATURES.
The supporting guys of this gigantic
net which in all eases is almost strong
enough for y hammock. are from five
TO 20 feet in length (as conditions and
circumstances may required. made of
a series of twisted webs. he whole be
ING OF the diameter of Il lead pencil.
As might he imagined. his gigantic
silken trap is not set for mosquitoes.
flies and pestiferouS 2natS, bu, >ar
biruS gautly moths and elegantly paint
cd butterflies. some Of the latter hav-
ing spread Of wing equal to hat of a
robin or a blueiay.
Some extra fine skeletons OF small
birds. lizards. snakes. etc. have been
found in those webs. With every vr>ti@e
of flesh picked from 1hcn,. Tine OWN
CT and maker of these quee- silk traps
is a spider with a body averaging" I Z.
inches in width and six inches in length
and With legs nine to 20 inches from
body to terminal clam
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
MAxlMS FOR BOYS.

Always ask your parents what is best for
You u DO
Begin AN ;.ctiVe business lie With noble
ends in view;
Care for those about you Who are poor
and in distress,
Don't take undue advantage when you'v
power to Cypress:
Endeavor to gain knowledge of the natural
ror=1 ''" no: Of 9 esa' HONG ss&iz for
great wealth.
Give only what YOU re able~you can do
nothing more; : ~
Have respect for the aged ones-be they
rich or poor;
indulge not in intoxicants, nor in lam
guage that $ profane;
Just dealings are more profitable than
undetermined gain:
Kindness Outlines purchases more than
glittoring gold;
Lay something by while young for your
needs when Old:
More money spc:it than earned will al
ways keep y"A poor;
NO amount OF Scli-n'aissc ever gets DC
yomd your door:
Obey your sllpe.ors- twill bring honor to
your nam,
Profit by the examples of all good men
known to FAME:
Question wei! the motives of all workers;
Nis!.Jul i)ot
Resolve to DO your duty no matter what
Others say:
State the tac,s or nothing-lont indulge
in lins;s
Teach those who are ignorant; take les
sons from the wise;
Unless Nuu make the effort, there's moth
ing you can do:
Virtue is its own rrward-a maxim trito
and true:
Wealth cannot purchase happiness in this
world oi strife,
'Ncepl It's used 10 sloify the One who gave
you life:
Yield all Mnimportant things. to. lawsuits
do not pay;
Zea lollSiy observe tir-se-- "f1lles.-+4+eft. s
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rtc., one after. the other. Caulk her.
paint her; and if YOU desire a sail, rig
her.
The following specifications may be
useful for 20-foot SHARPLY: Frames.
oak, l1sxlA inches. spaced is inches
apart: plank of bottom. white pine
inch thick. put On in strips 6 inches
apart: plank Of sides, white pine ~
inch thick, put onin one or two widths:
seem. oak. with a crook or knee at the
bottom of the boat; bedpiece of center
beard Well ia Inches wide by 9 inches
thick; hSad pieces. oak, three-quarter
inch by 2%apehes; plank of we'll. pine Y.
inches thick; centerboard, feet long.
ola feet wide, ~. inches thick; wash
board, siRches wide. composed of light
pine STUN inch thick; combng. 2h
inches high; thwarts, three in number.
broad 2ne at the stern; skag, 1A
inches thick; rudder, AZ. feet long and
8 inches wide; fastenings, galvanized
iron, riveted or clinched where pos
sible.-F. II. Sweet, in Orange Judd
Farmer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
OpeNV .evy.

nlidship section mold of pine boards.
Get out The stem and apron. ard The
stern board. and the plank for the
sides. Hold stem. midship section mold
and stern board in position by a light
bat1en nailed to them ut the gunw;t
line. Then spring the plankS OF he
sides around the midship section mold.
and fustcn* them strongly With strong
galvanized iron nails an inch apart.
first boring Il small hole with Il gilnle,
bit 70: the purpose. Complete the
planking OF the sides. Turn lie boat
over and plank her across the floor her
whole length. Turn her back again and
put in the frames, keclsou. thwarts.