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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
WHERE LAFAYETTE IS BURIED

We visited the Convent du Sacre-
ment in the Rue de Picups, where Lafay-
cite is buried writes Edith" from Paris
to the Ladies' Home Journal Here
birds OF passage, like ourselves, seldom
come. At the end of a rose grown
garden is a little cemetery where bear
ers OF some Of the Oldest names in
France lie buried. Now only descend
ants Of those who died on the guillo-
tine are eligible to grave there, and
in one corner, in the shadow OF the
great wall, are the graves of Lafayette
and his wife. Beyond the first cemetery
is second where the bodies Of those
who fought in the revolution we're
buried
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
HOW TT FEELS TO BE HELD UP.
Sensation Partly Described by One
Who Has Been There.

How 1t Feels to BE in Train Rob-
berry" unlimited volumes by E. NJ.
Morton. who was very much in it, and
has feeling of gladness that he is
out OF it, Scene: Between Elburn
and Maple Park, near De Kalb, H.,
about fifty miles from Chicago. Time:
1890 O'Clock p. IN. Friday Oct. 10,
1899. Occasion: The arrival OF the
Chicago and Northwestern fast mail
and express.
E, NJ. Morton's friends say he could
recite it, and If he were able 10 de-
scribe the affair as graphically on pa
per as he has verbally since his re-
turn to Council Bluffs, fame and for
tune would be his lot instead of mail
bags and time cards. He is a postal
clerk and was in the car next to that
which was dynamited by the bandits.
And he didn't run a bit at that excit-
ing period. The reason, a gun held by
one of the robbers and pointed in the
direction of Mr. Morton's head which
at that moment. he says, looked to
him like one of Dewey's cannons
Say, I thought il was all i,'s Il.
first" he explains. "A brakeman
jumped aboard my car after the
engineer had obeyed the stop signal
and brought the train to stand-still
The brakey had his hands above his
head and loohed real funny He turn,
ed about facing outward. That's al
right | says. you can put your hans
down now. But he didn't put EN-
down Well | says. in a tone meant
to reassure him, put EN- down, why
don't you? He didn't look around at
all, but replied In voice that sounded
as though he had a chill: This Is no
joke
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
DOMES'rI

Chicago March wheat, case
Senator Allison Is II yeras old
Archbishop Hennossy Of Dubuque ia
dead.
Hepburn will ask the house to con-
Prices OF coal are expected to advance
April /.
Mrs. Smells estate WAS valued at
sss5. 900.
Paul Blouet MAX O'RelD is serious
ly ILL.,
F.. T. f. Lovejoy. former secretary OF
the Carnegie steel company, has Joined
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15

I'm glad desc holiday times Is
over, said Meandering Mike
Wild everybody so generous" sx-
poStllated Flooding Pete
OATS all right. But I'm dead tired
D tryin to trade on fruit c4kc an
mince pie fur pork an beans. Wash
ington Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15

correct present abuses.
The will OF Mrs. Henrietta Smell.
widow of the murdered Chicago mil
lionaire, disposed of an estate valued
at $525 900. which Is divided equally
between A. ], Smell, son, Mrs. Henri
eta Coffin, daughter, and Henrietta
McCrea, a granddaughter.
The preliminary arrangements for
the fourth national convention OF the
Lutheran League of America, which
convenes in Cincinnati, March % to
"a, are completed. The league Is
composed of fifteen state leagues, EN-
braclng membership of 10000
4 new export from San Francisco
to the Hawaiian Islands is rice, which
was lately sent in large quantities to
Honolulu, Hilo and other outside
ports. The rice Is raised in Louis
lana. Up to date $4,000 bags have
been shipped from San Francisco.
The HendersonAmes company Of
Kalamazoo has paid over to Attorney
General Oren $12.347, which amount
the company acknowledges belongs to
the state on account OF moneys re-
ceived in the alleged fraudulent sale
and repurchase OF clothing by the
military board
Alexander ]. Jones, a member of the
Chicago sanitary board, has filed with
the attorney general a petition asking
that mandamus proceedings be begun
against the sanitary board to compel
them to comply with the law in re-
gard to the fow OF water into the
drainage channel
Edward 5. Dreyer former president
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29

graduates by Col. Mercer. the members
of the class coming forward and receiving
the diplomas as their names were called
by the principal AS the graduates came
forward in this manner they were ap-
plauded by their fellow graduates and the
members of the other classes 1t was
very easy to tell from this who were the
popular pupils. Master Evan Basch, the
midget of the class, received quite an
ovation, and Master Carl Stern, the small
valedictorian, was also given an ovation.
The exercises closed with the gradua ting
song. The Graduates Farewell" which
was very prettily sung by the class. AT
ter singing the first verse the graduates
returned to their seats. and then almost
Immediately reformed their lines and sang
the second verse. This proceeding mysti-
fed the audience somewhat but ii is said
to have been the idea of Principal Train
in order to enable the young ladies' to
show their pretty graduating dresses, the
two lines changing position after the first
verse.
Superintendent Ashmore In behalf of
the teachers and the graduates, expressed
their thanks to the audience for the ap-
probation manifested. and to the high
school pupils for their attention and self
control, after which he announced that
the exercises of the evening had closed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
LOCAL Personal.

Miss S. Nix OF Atlanta is the guest of
the Pulaski.
Mr.. j. a. Courxey Of Lyons is the guest
of the Screven.
Mr.. C. C. Brown of Tennille is the guest
CT the Screven.
Mr.. w. J, Orr of Rock Hill is registered
at the Pulaski
MIR Thee. Wells left via the Central yes
terday for Atlanta.
Mr.. II. X. Robertson Of Tennille is the
guest OF the Screven.
Mr.. d. W. iers,n Of Fitzgerald Is reg
istered at the Screven.
Miss B. Green leaves for New York to-
day on the Chattahoochee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Holmes Of Atlanta
are registered at the Pulaski.
Mr.. Thomas Gillian left via the Plant
System yesterday for Beaufort.
Capt. John Morrison OF Ellabell, was in
the city yesterday at the Pulaski
Mr.. c. K. Wall left for Montgomery
yesterday via the Pant System.
Mr.. J. D. Taylor will sail for New
York to-day on the Chsttahoochee.
Mr.. c. c. Manson will leave for New
York to-day on the Chat ahoochee.
Mr.. F. H. Turner of Tenniile was among
y, sterdays arrivals at the Screven.
Miss o Donnell OF Atlanta was among
the arrivals at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. w b. Gadsden will leave to-day
ever the Plant System for Baltimore.
Messrs. ]. b. Brooks and J. l.. Brooks
CT Atlanta are registered at the Screven.
Mr.. /. c. Fox of Charleston was In the
city vest rday and stayed al the Screven
Mr., j. E. Terwillega OF Sanford was
among yesterdays arrivals at the Screw
en-.
Mr.. f. P. Rentz of Swainsboro was
among the arrivals at the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr.. T. A. Jennings OF Tampa was in
the city yesterday the guest OF the Pu-
laski
Mr.. G. s. Prior, Jr., OF Atlanta, was in
the city yesterday the guest OF the Pu-
laski.
Mr. Thomas oBrien Of Charleston, was
among the arrivals at the Screven yes
terdsy.
MIR. l. II. Skipper OF jacksonville was
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
A KINGS GIFT IN PAWN.
silver Salvcr Presented by William
Nv of Prussia.
From the Washington Times.

From the Washington Times.
The average pawnshop is the reposi
tory for many curious as well as valua-
BILE things. In these places, where money
is loaned on articles of intrinsic worth,
is seen written the concluding chapter of
an interesting story and woven in the
tale sometimes are the threads of ro-
nance or strands OF pathos. Even the
bare history of the average hypothetical
article is entertaining.
The pawn dealers of the capital have
in pest years accumulated numerous arti-
Giles of adornment, and personal property
of considerable value which had an ex-
traordinary his DRY, but it is safe to say
that never before IN the history Of these
establishments has one of them obtained
possession of anything quite as curious as
the silver service now on exhibition at a
pre- minent Pennsylvania avenue loan Of
flee.
When Frederick William ", King of
Prussia, visited England in the early part
of the year 1912 he was greatly impressed
with the courteous treatment Of the high
constable of Westminster. This high con-
stable was designated to accompany the
frussian sovereign on all his sightseeing
expeditions and to guard the royal person
age during his stay In Yves minister The
high constable evidently performed we'll
his duties and made strong impression
upon the King, for upon his return to
Pruss a Frederick William ordered the
royal slversmith to design a handsome
service to be sent to the Westminster Of
fetal as token of his apprec' alton
The result of His Majestys order was
a superb set of over 200 pieces of silver
ware, including an immense coffee urn.
tea urn, cram pitcher, sugar bswl,
n VII
tongs etc. The pieces were all carefully
beaten out by hand of exquisite wo kman-
ship. autiful in their lines and profuse-
ly ornamented. Upon he larger pieces of
the service was engraved the following
The gift of His Majesty Frederick
William ~, King Of Prussia. to mark his
serse OF the attention of Mr. Foster
Ow n. high constable of Westminster
during the Kings visit to the Metropolis
Feb T. 1872"
Upon all the articles was placed the
monogram IF D." and en- the reverse of
the large pieces the royal ccat Of arms OF
PRUSSIA.
In the London Times OF Feb. %. 1870
the following appeared:
During the recent visit of the King Of
Prussia to this country, Mr. Owen. high
cons able of Westminster was appointed
TO acc mpany the King on all his visits
TO public PLACES. In reward for his atten
'lO"' ms MAJESTY mas ordered that a sill
Yer service, bearing a suitable Inscription
be presented 10 Mr. owen, and IT is now
In III course OF preparation"
The presentation took place more than
century ago. 1t is supposed that the
descendants OF High c nstable owen who
came into posses son Of the princely gift
as an heirloom, were forced through cir
Gums ances to DISPOSE OF the silvarwar -
and That Trey did so reluc ant'y and with
the stipulation that Il should go nnt nf
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
FOURTH ON 81. sIMON's.
Day VIII Probably BE Spent There
by Many Brunswick People.

Day Will Probably he Spent There
by Many Brunswick People.
Brunswick, Ga, June 2S-The Cumber-
land Route is arranging to give Bruins
wickians and out-of-town people a big
Fourth of July entertainment on st.
Simons Island. They have arranged an
attractive programme of events and are
billing the country very extensively in
order to acquant outsiders with the list
of the attractions on at this part of the sea-
shore for that day. The events include
bicycle races, sack races, swimming
races, running high jump, running broad
jump, yacht races military exhibition
drills, target shoots, and individual mill
tary drills for prizes.
Among the out-of-town newspaper men
and prominent visitors who are guests of
the Southeastern Fair Association this
week. are Mr.. john Greer of the Macon
Telegraph, Capt. John Triplett of the
Thomasvlle Times-Eneerprise Mr.. J. +.
Stone of the Savannah Morning News, Mr.
Marion Lucas of the Savannah Press. Mr.
E. T. Gentry of the Eastman Times-Jour-
nal Mr.. l.. johnson, president of the
Waycross Fair Association, and Mayor
Bridges Smith of Macon, a former news
paper man.
Miss Gussie Reppard, the sponsor for
the Liberty Independent Troop, is the re-
cipient of many charming attentions from
Brunswickians and visiting military dur
ing her stay at the fair.
President w. b. Burroughs has appoint
ed as delegates to the reunion of the South
Georgia Brigade at Waydross. July 4,
Veterans ]. II. Dilworth, Joseph Lassere,
Horace Dart and Samuel Hathaway Miss
Ruby Dart one of Brunswicks prettest
young ladies, has been appointed sponsor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
ONLY A FEW OF THEM LEFT.
buffalo and Antelope Growing
Scarcer as the Years Pass.


Scarcer as the Years Pass.
From the Chicago Chronicle.
The passing of the buffalo is the hardest
blow American nimrods have BEEN forced
to bear. Only a few years ago there were
myriads of them and now it is estimated
that no more than 200 or 300 are to be
found wild and free in the whole land
Within the limit of quarter of a cen
fury no such terrible and thorough EXTERN
nation of big game is recorded in the his
tory of any land. And even now the sto-
ries of the buffalo days" are limited in
the telling to but a scant minority of the
lucky ones who enjoyed the stirring indi-
dents of those wild times. When these are
gone the sole remaining link which indie
Finally connects the present with the past
is broken. Then only by historical refer
ence can we recall or recollect the legend
OF the bisons passage.
During the past year few of the re-
naming stragglers of the once mighty race
have been most jealousy guarded in the
widest tracts of Colorado's hunting coun-
try. Official reports claim that in widely
scattered bands a few-a very few-in their
haven of refuge and fer from those dis
turbing clements which in the past have
proved so fatal stin fight against their
iate IN lnat lnNdluaplc domain, the ef-
lowstone National Park. Out Of the mill
ions of but a generation gone these rem
nants remain TO keep before the present
the pitiless lesson of a reeking past.
Fat Specimens of the Race.
So when not long since six strong and
h2a'thy buffalo We're butchered for meat
In Helena, Mont, some sport; m tn ught
that more team local attention should
have been attracted to so unusual and.
to some unlawful event. However, but
little comment was caused thereby. A few
paid the price demanded ard enjoyed the
now rare delicacy OF "5css-r. b" and buff
( lo-hump" a. 80 cents per pound. Sever
al carcasses were sposei OF at different
points DO h inside and wi hout The limits
of the state The balance was sold in Hell
ena, all as common m at.
The he DIS and h des row relics Of al
most p,icelcss worth. have been carefully
preserved and VIII, in time. be moua ed,
two or three. at least, life size All OF
the buffaloes were in the + prime-,str NJ
heavy beasts. from to Y as old. Each
dressed about !, 10 pounds. The humps
were high ana heavy, and the lind quar-
ters light ami sloping On all the long.
dark names hung pendent from massive
shoulders and thick necks; The long lair.
drap.ng almost 10 the ground, In fArt
concealed the sturdy forelegs and the
black, ponderous hoofs, which made
tracks second to mono OF any kind OF
clovcn foot. The great, hanging nenks md
massive heads were but a mass OF matted.
bristling hair, out of whic m I'D
eyes somber shone, and just above sloped
out the ebon-pollshed horns. The longer
hairs from the bewhiskered lower jaw
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29

England 1t is said on good au' hority that
some years ago an offer of 5000 for the
service was refused by its owners. At
any rate the Kicgs present to the high
cons able r ached Baltimore, where 1t has
been for several years. Several times it's
possessor in that city refused high prices
for the siverware bearing the kingly
crest, but 1t was finally disposed of at
public sale, and purchased by the pro-
pr.etor of a Washington loan e-tice.
The Baltimore owner of the silver ser
vice is not known. Therefore, it is not
possible to trace the full history of tht
precious ware. 1T is understood that he
disposed Of the service at a compare
lively low figure and that the articles
which commanded such a high price in
England were disposed of in the Monu-
mental CITY for a few hundred dollars.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
Mr.. WI Speaks Up for China.
Interview with WI Ting-fang in the
Chicago Chronicle.

Interview with WI Ting-fang in the
Chicago Chronicle.
The educated Chinaman who comes to
America is not so much impressed with
the superiority of your civilization as you
might be inclined to imagine. Certain ad-
vantages you may have over ourselves,
but there are offsets. After all. the OBJ
ject of existence Is the pursuit of happi-
ness, and I do not think that people gener-
ally are happier In the United States than
they are in my country
Happiness is a condition of the mind
rather than enc dependent upon extrane-
Gus circumstances. The Chinese have
managed to get along very comfortably
without electric cars and telephones but
we are not so reluctant as is generally i'm
agined to accept what you call modern
improvements.
1 do not find that the great stores of
your large cities are superior to our own.
so far as the opportunity of buying what
one wants is concerned. On the contrary,
it is rather interesting fact that we are
able to buy in China many products of
American manufacture at prices less than
are charged for the same articles IN the
United States. That seems odd, doesn't ii =?
Our markets, in which provisions and 9TH
or food supplies are sold, are at least as
good as yours.
In our own view our methods of living
afford us comforts equal TO those which
you enjoy. In respect to the clothes we
wear we have an advantage over you.
The opportunities offered for ability an !
worth in China are not less than in the
United States. A public career presents
as many attractions. 1t is not possible In
my country for a wood-chopper 10 become
Emperor, but he may rise to the premier
ship One thing 1 may mention inclden-
~,
posed to be a national vice in China, is not
nearly so widespread nor does it bring in
its train such dreadful evils as are caused
by alcohol in America.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
among the arrivals at the Pulaski yes

among the arrivals at the Pulaski yes
terday
Mr.. A. B. Powers was among the pas
! sengers Of the Plant System yesterday
for New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ". Baker of
Higgston were among the guests Of the
Screven yesterday.
Capt. A. f. Churchill is among the pas
sengers who will sail for New York to-
day on the Chattahoochee.
Mr.. w. I. Moore of the Port Royal
Naval Station, and Mrs. Moore left via
the Plant System yesterday for Boston.
Mr.. ]. j. Carolan, agent of the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Com
psny, left by the steamship Allegheny
/ yesterday for Baltimore.
Mr.. Clifford G. Rowland left yesterday
for Baltimore He will be away probably
a month and will visit Philadelphia, New
York and other of the Northern cities.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
Passenger Fares IRON Savannah.

~SSSAOSk WV AkUu
TO NEW YORK-FIRST CABIN, 420;
FIRST CABIN ROUND TRIP. SS2; IN
TERMEDIATE CABIN, SIS; INTERME5-
sTEERAGE, $40.
TO BOSTON - FIRST CABIN. 81:
FIRST CABIN ROUND TRIP. s36 IN
TERMEDIATE CABIN. SIT; INTERME-
DATE CABIN ROUND TRIP, $500
sTEERAGE, s11.T.
The express steamships of this line are
appointed to sail from Savannah, Central
(S0th) meridian time &C follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK.
CHATTAHOOCHEE. Capt. Lewis FRI
DAY, June %, a. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM Capt BurR.
SATURDAY. June go at 500 o. m.
TALLAHASSEE Capt. Askins, MON
DAY, July 2, at s p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt Daggett,
TUESDAY, July 3. at 9 p. m.
NACooCHEE, Capt. Smith, FRIDAY,
July 6, at II 80 a. M
KANSAS CITY, Capt Fisher, SATUR-
DAY. July 7, at 1890 p m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt. Burg.
MONDAY, July 9, at 2 p m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins TUES
DAY, July 10, at p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Daggett
July To- at q.
NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith, SATURDAY.
July IA, at 6 p. M
KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher, MONDAY.
July 16, at p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM Cant Rur,
TUESDAY, July II, at p. m.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt. Askins. FRIDAY
July 20, at u:SO a. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Cant Dasget,
SATURDAY, July 81, at 70 noon.
NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith, MONDAY
July %. at 2:90 p. IN.
KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher. TUESDAY
July "a, at p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt. Burg.
FRIDAY. July q lat a. M
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins, SATIJR-
DAY. July rs, at 6 p. M
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Daegett
MONDAY. July 30, at p. m.
NACoOCHEE, Capt. Smith, TUESDAY
NEW York TO BOSTON.
cHATTAHoocHEE, Capt Lewis, MON
DAY, July 2, 1900 noon.
CHATTAHOOCHEE. Capt. Lewis EPr
DAY, July 6, 1900 noon.
CITY OF MACON. Cant. savasa
WEDNESDAY, July II, 12:OO noon.
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage
MONDAY. July 16. 200 noon.
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage
CITY OF MACON. Cant sauo.
WEDNESDAY, July %, 1900 noon =
CITY OF MACON. Capt. SAVAGE
MONDAY. July 80. 1900 noon. .
This company reserves The -,.A.
change its sailings without notiea 80
without liability or accountability nm
for. '"erS
saIIines New York for Savannah An
except Sundays, Mondays and ThursS ysny
500 p. m. "ys'
W. G. BREwER. City Ticket end pa
Ga.
E. W: SMITH. Contracting Fre,sh,
Agent. Savannah. Ca sht
Gs o.
WALTER HAWKINS. General A.an.
TRAFFIC Dep't. 224 w. Bay street 1sen
sonville, Fla. "~SA-
E. H. HINTON. Traffic Manag.- g..
vennah. Ga o.
p. r. LIE FEVRE. Suner'rterAor. Ma
Pier IS, North River. New York N
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
MERCHANTS AND MINERS
TRANSPORTATION co.
STEAMSHIP LINES.
SAVANNAH TO BALTIMORE.

the following points at very low rates:
ATLANTIC CITY, N. ].
BALTIMORE, MD. BUFFALO, N. 7.
BOSTON, MASS:
CHICAGO, ILL. CLEVELAND, o.
ERIE, PA.
HAGERSToWN. HARRISBURG. PA.
HALIFAX, N. S.
NIAGARA FALLS. NEW YORK.
PHILADELPHIA.
PITTSBURG. PROVIDENCE.
ROCHESTER.
TRENTON WILMINGTON.
WASHINGTON.
F'irst-class tickets include meals and
state room berth, Savannah to Baltimore.
Accommodat atoms aud cuisine unequaled.
Freight capacity unlimited; careful ham
ding and quick dispatch.
The steamships of this company are ap-
pointed TO sail from Savannah to Balti-
more as follows STANDARD time):
TEXAS. Capt Foster, SATURDAY.
June 80. p m.
D. H. MILLER, Capt. Peters, TUES
DAY, July 3, 10 a. m.
ITASCA, Capt. Diggs, THURSDAY July
s. Il a. m.
ALLEGHENY, Capt. Billups. sATUR-
DAY, July Z, II noon.
TEXAS, Capt. Foster, TUESDAY, July
10, p. m.
D. H. MILLER. Capt. Peters, THURS
DAY, July II, p. m.
ITASCA, Capt. Digs, SATURDAY, July
II. D. m.
And from Baltimore Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays at 400 p. m.
Ticket Office, SO Bun street.
NEWCOMB COHEN, Trav. Agent.
]. ]. CAROLAN, Agent,
Savannah, Ga.
A. D. STEBBINS, A. T. M
J. G. WHITNEY. Traffic Manager
General Offices. Baltimore. Nd.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-29
KILLED TWO MILES OFF SNAKES.
ProdigiOus Slaughter of Reptiles by
Pennsylvania Locomotive.

locomotive
From the Pittsburg Post.
Il was running on road in Southwest
ern Pennsylvania" said the old engineer,
when I killed two miles of snakes in
three minutes. 1t had been a wet and
cold spring, and the same weather condi-
tons had extended to about the middle
of May, and ii seems that all the snakes
in that part of the country had started II
emlgrate' and as the rails had become
warm under the heat of the sun the Ien-
tiles naturally enough found the glittering
steel smooth and comfortable highway.
and they just coupled up, one taking hold
of the others tail, and started down the
track. l happened to be coming along
with the jerk-water,' and we were MAX
ing twenty-five miles an hour when we
met the procession. Jack McDevitt my
fireman, saw the varmnts first. and he
completely collapsed, but when 1 perceiv-
ed what we were up against 1 pulled the
throttle of the old "a wide open, let the
sand drop and smashed two miles of
snakes in less than three minutes"