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On nlEh Sults.

Are not the insurance people KILN
| the goose that lays the golden sggs b
increasing their rates 50 rapidly say
the Atlantis journal. After awhile
people who have buildings to insure VII
ask themselves whether they may not 81
well be slaughtered for an old sheep s.
well SIS for S lamb.
Lille insurance rstss are subject T. Sc
rious fluctuations on the dividend plsr
in some Of the established companies
Whether these companies are losing
money I know not, but when S premium
crswls NJ from one dollar & three
dollars on the thousand il year 5 tms,
we might begin to ask ourselves whether
We can belts. afford 70 live o. 70 iis
under such circumstances
And hog meat hiss nounte3 On salts
also. When it gets < place where
yoa must pay 70 cents cash sna = cents
On tine 70. tcs-cars3 fat bacon, It 1asy
,. that new Is TIE SESSION to rsso,vs *
become vssetariass sni not qoyk ssts-s
during the famine o. prevalence q
stiits3 prices
I; takes bat snSl cat q vAits
al2ysy locking bacon 70 Snouut = s
dollar worth S; present prices. HoE
nest has surely mounted o. stills IN
this isv sni tins.
The war q oleonSrSs-lns u hks'y 4
vut lard sni butte, from Il. CIV IL
stlts also
Hogs lsr3 ss3 Cottolsat ha5 5asl
s1d Cottols1e is lSi3 up FOR rspxlrs-
For several weeks a hsttls sgsiust
oosts1 sse3 has been raging u Congress
snd the Sozth's g7sAt sts7ls hss assz
wounded IL tie house @. its t-s23s.
But Sc lsag IS bats: sri hog lA,i
sre u silt: sa5 Co5toltD. sai olso1S--
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who mast bav VII ~ &c ssi 81 P-'-
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

State Senator Walter Windham Of
Pickens, who has many friends in No1-
ubes, has declined to make the race 70,
reelection, In a card from the Ala.
bamian Of last week h. says:
There is not a living man who after
representing two such counties a.
Pickers aud S1mpter in the STATE
Senate for four years would not fee
glad that his course met with the an.
proval Of his frisnds, and | shall ALWAYS
remember with pleasure the evening
was selected BY the Picksns County
Convection.
/ have endeavorsd to do nv duty and
represent the interest Ct the people.
During the thres sessions Of the Leg.
islature | missed roll cal, one dav. car.
ried out instructions, introduced and
voted for such bills as l believed would
be 70 the interest Of all the people Of tn.
State and district alike, and after all,
the people have done more for me than
! have for shsm
Ny personal affairs need nv attention.
and "a there are 50 many good men who
would BE- proud Of the honor. I wish 70
say through your columns 70 nv friends
wsc have insisted on lse allowing nv
name 70 90 before the people for Rep.
EeseEtarTe must decline.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26


Appropos OF the rise in beef, about
which there is universal complaint, q
Little Rock, Ark, dispatch says:
"The'sdvance in tn. price OF trssb
meats ia affecting the peopl. Of Littl.
Rock az elsewhere, aud No Ht.l. !Et.r.
est is felt in the progress Of the reported
action OF Attorney.Geueral Kpor n
dissolve the alleged beef trust. The
advance has made meats aluoos, luz
ury to many families, and in view O,
the higher prices q vegetables and
other edibles the poor mar is finding bi,
wage In mahy cases inadequate to meet
the demands Of the table and the dime,
pail, I'HHei
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
Saturday. April %. 1902
WASHINGTON. DC, Mar, 9Th, l6oa

WASHINGTON, DC, Mar. 9th, 1902.
To the People or the First Congressional
District Of Mississippi IT
I respectfully announce thst I am a
candidate for reelection to the 5sth
Congress, subject to the acion Of the
Democratic party. As your present
Representative in Congress, have faith
fully endeavored to do my duty and to
represent your interests and promote
your welfare. I have given prompt st
tention to every request made to ne BY
citizen Of Mississippi. y have given
to each and all Of my constituents the
same consideration, sud .hsve to the
best Of my ability responded to their
svery request and suggestion, and it has
been my easnest de1ire 70 sivsDes The
interests Of all the people Of the District
alike, y will in tbs highest degree, sp'
preciate your support and endorsement,
and il elected viii give you il the next
Congress, the same faithful ana honest
service, have attempted 70 render you
in the present one I am very sincerely
and gratefully
Your obedisnt servant,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
Hon. w. ]. BRYAN

VIII deliver a lecture; subject, A
Conquering Nation. at the sontb.rr
Female College, May 2, 1902, s D. m,
Prominent men Of the state will be
resent.-Good music and a delightful
time for all who attend.
Reduced rates on all roads epterino
West Point. Special train arriving
just before the Lecture and leaving
Immediately after, is expected from
Tupelo, Aberdeen, Eupora and Acker-
man.
Engage seats early and avoid the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

The department Of horticulture at the
a, d N, College under the manage
ment Of Prof. A, B. Mckay, f. doing a
great work The quantity Of garden
and green house plants sent out BY il
this year is enormous, and the people
Of the state have been greatly benefited
thereby. The work we understand il
done by the students who are thus sc.
quiring skill and knowledge invaluable
to their home circles Aberdeen Er.
aminer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
.v.IUGBLE mEBICINE
For conrh. and colds 10 Children.

For Coughs and Colds In Chiioreh'
"Ihavs not the slightsst hesitsncy in
recommending Chsmberlsin's Cough
Remedy TO all who are suffering from
coughs or colds, says Chas' Cramer,
ESQ. q we'll known watch maker OF Co
lombo. Csylon, lit has been some TIVE
years since the City Dispensary first
called my attention to this valuable med
icins and have repeatedly used it and
it has always been beneficial. 1t has
cured me quickly of all chest colds, 1t
is especially effective for children and
seldom takes more than one bottle to
cure them Of hosrseness. l have per-
shaded many to try this valuable medi-
cine and they are all as well pleased as
myself over the results. -" For sals by
T. S. Mulphey s Soh. Macon. Hamilton
4 Meek, BrooksYille.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
Ladies', Attention,

The Mfgrs. Of Adair's Venetior
Cream desire several lady representa-
tives in this city and vicinity to sell
Adair's Venetion Cream, 4 tried, tested,
and thoroughly reliable preparation for
the removal Of Freckles and Blotche,
Oliver Spots, the most satisfactory
face bleach ever introduced. Positively
guaranteed or money cheerfully refund
ed. The price is only 25c post paid.
Address with stamp.
Signed. ADArR MFG. Co.,
spl5.4t Waco, Texas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Of of Nov,,,ss - h yvui'
}. N. Archer. '' VIM
Aoues is hereby given that letters test,.
msntafy were ls,ued 10 the uudersig nsd
soml illustrator Of ssid estate 90 The aoib
gay Of November, 1901. by he cbsnesry
.lefs o. taid county. aud IA persons nav.
ing claims sgsipst sad estate are reouIrsd
70 nave he ZANE probstsd aud rsgists,sS
~ ssn CLERK Within enc rear from his
usUa OF they will be forever barred
el02. u ~ - apni,
Apl5-st = A nnpSnLh,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Gen. Miles is no favorite Of ours
says the Aberdeen Examiner, but be il.
SO much better than many Of his gu.
bordinates and many of the men in the
war department whose duty it has been
to make his life miserable, that we ar.
ready to take him as 'choics Of
rotten apples" with bath tub and all
his other belongings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

! have opened plating businsss Il
the town q Macon for the purpose d
replating al kinds Of table silver ware.
such as knive. and forks, spoons, etc.
with the Royal Silver Metal. Tboss
who wish anything done 10 TIL, line VII,
please give me call. Sample Q, Il.
work can be seen BY calling on the m
dersigned at ". L. Featherston & resi-
dsnce, Satisfaction guaranteed.
spll2 9, ". DnLARD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

The late General Vs5s Ez-1.az G!
South Carolina, was TIE third -x- :.
bear the name all q the family b-.oc
daring soldiers, his grandfather hsvl-E
been a general II the Revelation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

honopolies are not generous. Some
have reduced cost Of production, cost
of carriage and cost to consumer. but
they have also destroyed the private
business Of many who were making a
good living and have paid enormou.
dividends and salaries TO the few.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
The Trail Of the Electric Belt Man

The Herald says the faIir that visited
our town a few days ago also visited
Corinth and carried away about the
same amount Of money that he got
here His name is said to be Watts. -
Bonneville Banner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Tvo.thirds Of the hardware jobbing
concerns in the country have united to
control the trade, with s capitalization
Of sl90. 600, 600.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Mississippi editors are writing articles
upon the evil Of intemperance. This
should be postponed until after the
meeting Of tile Press Association when
some Of them could write more feelingly
upon the subject. East Mississippi
Times, VIM. Ward editor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Henry Watts-sa1 tvs: We hsvs
never had prss.5sz, who vEs IS 900;
: president SIS he should hsvs 1ssc. o.,
as be would have been, Z Ae Is Assz
ineligible 70 succeed himself.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

The Colombian government hiss il.
creased the tariff 50 Per cent. On sI
imports to inset the WAY expenses
against the Liberals.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

We regret very much TO hear Of
the serious illness of MIR. j. r, Ey-
ans at his home near Summerville.
His neice. Mrs. S. M. Thomas, and
Prof, Thomas, are with him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

II is urgently advocated that the pub.
lie deal the beef trust 8 solar plexus
blow" in the cash register.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Miss Minnie Edwards, Of Dancy,
and her brother, Mr.. Mat, were in
town this week,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Tomato and Egg Plants. is. Mur-
ply, Macon. Miss, or Laws, the
Florist, Columbus, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Mrs. R. R. Wyatt and Miss Ea-
ton, of Memphis, Ala, were in town
yesterdaI.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

The diamond digginss IL British
Guina have lately developed s--r-.r-
ingly. Last week IS. 900 sto1s. were
brought to the port q Georgetown Sc
the result Of five weeks work BY IL,
syndicases developing the mines.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

If President Palma : ideal, that the
best way to sattach one country TO
another and insure the prosperity O,
both is by reciprocal removal Of tariff
barriers, were realized it would rob
trusts and ruin m the countries.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
Our
Dollar
len S Shirts

Are the best values any one
can offer. A new style arrived
to-day II you want the latest
and best 81 shirt, see this line
PATTY DRY-GooDs Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

When oppressive taxes are abolished
the demand for dishonest goods viii
cease az the poor man can afford the
best, Congress should spend more
time trying to make it easy to get good
food rather than hard to get bad food.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Mr.. Joe Bass is recovering from
long spell Of neuralgia and other
ills to which the flesh is heir.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
Look at TheS Prices
You Certainly Want Some OF
These Goods.

Acme Esu. Cas Tomatoes, $ 10 c, dci >
A,m. Fan. Cas- Peas. 10 can, des,. ~
Acme FSn. Csn BeSns.2 10 can. don, %
Pie Peaches, Slo cans. doz ....,.... ! 20
Re-. california Psschss,s.lo can, dor y
Pears. . 10 can, dcE -
s.,-.,, ,ts ,,n. dor .............. l 10
Rfps psa,h Toh. a pig to II, itb box -
Ratchet tooEcee, "
Pitkstp"SS'' Teo .
SsAuaYps ToS 5 " ),
S,sas7rs Toh 81 %
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

His honor, Mayor Borders. of
Brooksville, was taking few notes
in Macon this week and getting rid
of some, too, maybe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

Best standard Grsa, Sugar, in obls. Ste
Best Extr, Fancy Y c Sugar. Shs tsc
;srfsts 6 oz- bottle saut, case .,...S' >
Glrretrsl o.. cas- snas, case ,...-.soN
Clsirttte SoSp. hex ,..,...,-..-...S 81
Ark SeSp .......-.--.-..... -.........sN
Coed Bri sai Mo,sssss. in obl' -.. Sc. y
hSlt Shls .... :,
Cheese, Psr % ...-.-....--.-,. lS.e e u
FEH StSa. Csu Corr, : % cans des leo
Acme Fancy Gao Corn, : 10 cans, daE / 10
Acme fancy csn Vonstoss, - :, dSl 70
Rsd Cross csc Tomatoes : 10 {, dea lie
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
Good for Rheumatism.

Last fall | was taken with very Sc
we're stack Of muscular rheumatism.
which caused me great pain and annoy.
Ancs. After trying several prescriptions
and rheumatic cures l decided to use
Chamberlain Pain Balm, which | had
seen advertised in the Sosh Jerseymdn.
After two applications Of this remedy |
was much better and after using one bot
tie was completely cured -Sallie Har-
ris, Salem, n. J. For sale by T. s.
Muvphey & Son, Macon. Hamilton &
Msek. Brooksvills.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

WANrEp-To buy all OF your hides a.
TOP prices for spot cash at c e, Brame g.
hone II.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
Neglect Means Danger.

Dom neglect biliousneu and consti
patton. Your health will suffer perms-
nently il you do. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers cure such cases. N. B. Smith.
Butternut, Mich. says "DeWitt's Lit.
tie Early Risers are the most satisfacto
ry pills ever took. Never grippe OF
cause nausea. rs. Murphey & Son.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

In the Staple Dress Goods Department you will find complete
New Spring Cacoes Sungs, Gghams Ducks, Madras Cloth &C.
wish to call especial attention line CT Madras
Cloth 27 in wide. Toe yd These Cloths the goods
earth for Mems Shirts Ladies' Shirt Waists Children Dresses
these goods any this season. to your inter-
est 10 these goods at
D. OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26

"A neighbor ran in with bottle Of
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Di
arrhoes Remedy when my son was suf.
fsring with severe cramps and was given
up as beyond hope by my regular physi-
clan, who stands high in his profession :.
Alter administering three doses of It my
son regsined consciousness and recover
ed entirely within twenty four hours, :"
says Mrs. Mary Haller, of Mt Crawford
Va. This Remedy is for sale by T. s.
Murphey & Son. Macon, Hamilton &
Meek, Brooksville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
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WANTED

Reliable man for Manager OF a Branch
Once we wish to open In this Vicinity.
Here is = good opening for the right man.
Kindly give good reference when writing.
THE A. T. NORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE,,
Cincinnati, ohio.
Illustrated catalogue 4 CT. stamps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-04-26
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

For the Annual Reunion ct Dallas, Tex.
April I'D 70 18th, 1901, the Mobile b Ohio
Railroad will make rate OF one cent Per
pom ticket stations. Tickets limited for return
TO Nay I'd. with privilege of extension to
May loth. Ask your nearest ticket agent for
Amador ledger., 1902-03-07
Why He Didn,t Lumn.

Here is one that a young man who
knows good story when he hears it
heard one railroad man tell another In
q depot up the line the other day:
eve picked up a new Irisfrman
somewhere up country an set him to
work brakin' on a construction train
at cents mile for wages. One day
when him an me was on the train she
got away on one of them mountain
grades, an the first thing we knowed
she was fyin' down the track at about
ninety miles an hour, with nothin' in
sight but the ditch an the happy hunt
in grounds, when we come to the end.
l twisted 'em down as hard as 1 could
all along the tops, an then of sudden
l see Mike crawlin' along toward the
end of one of the cars on all fours,
with his face the color of milk. l
thought he was gettin' ready to jump.
an l see his finish if he did.
Mike 1 says, for heavens sake
don't jumpv
HE clamps his fingers on the run
MIN board to give him a chance to
turn round an lookin' at me con-
temptuous, answers:
Jump, is it? Do yez think I'd be
afther jumpin' an me maxim money
as fast as 1 am?"-Portland Orego-
nian,
Amador ledger., 1902-03-07
A Man In the House.

There is young criminal lawyer in
Memphis, Tenn, who on the occasion
of his becoming of age began the cele-
bration of his birthday in way that
caused his household q great deal, of
CONSERVATION.
On the eve of the fete, shortly after
midnight. the young mans family were
suddenly startled from their slumbers
by a loud voice in the house calling:
"There's man. in the house! There's
a man in the housep
The valiant pater familias rushed
from his room, bearing in his hands a
heavy billet of firewood. to learn the
cause of the disturbance and to cap
ture the intruder. His son was stand
ing in the hall, shouting at the top of
his voice.
"Wheres the man?" exclaimed the
old gentleman.
Here. sir; here!' proudly replied the
young man. "This is he. At last Pm
twenty ty-oner'-Memphis Scimitar.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-07
Kinx1x sunerst,t,on..

Kingship has been kin to superstition
always. James 1. Of England was su-
perstitious about dates, and there were
remarkable condolences In his life
with certain dates Of the calendar. The
day Of the month on which he was
born was strangely interviewer with
the days of birth and marriage of his
wife and some Of his children and their
wives. But James was an old fool who
made love to young Buckingham. who
laughed in his face and robbed him of
his Jewels.
Napoleon was superstitious about the
way he put on his stockings. Frederick
the Great and the great Peter of Rus
sia were superstitious about dozens Of
things. Marlborough, both as Jack
Churchill and the duke, was supersti-
tious as well as thief and traitor.
Nearly all the Stuarts were supersti-
tious and double dealers in religion.
Henry Of Navarro was superstitious,
but that never kept him from thou
sand inf1delities. All the children Of
Catherine Of Medici were scared to
death by their superstitions, but they
could lie. cheat and murder just as
we'll. If Cromwell was victim Of su-
perstition, he kept it to himself.-New
York Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-07
snow From a Clear Sky.

The most wonderful snowstorms of
all that may be seen every winter in
the Adirondacks are those that prevail
when the sky is cloudless. OF these
there are several varieties. Every week
or two we would see what looked like
a fog form about the distant hills and
then come drifting across the creek
valley. Doubtless it was q real snow
laden cloud that had been drifting
along until it struck our level Q,300
feet above the seal in the Adirondacks.
when the conditions became Favorable
for the release of its feathery burden
We saw these clouds fill the air with
flakes that were driven along almost
horizontally by strong gale. although
the tops of our old hemlocks and
spruces rose into the clear air and I'M
obstructed sunlight above the highest
level of the snow producing air STRAIT
um. We even saw the snow so thick
in the air about us that the trunks of
trees six feet above the earth were
not visible, although the treetops could
be seen, and the sun shone down
through the shallow storm with
strength enough to cast distinct shad-
ows.
We have stood on quiet, sunlit hill
top and looked down into a valley less
than 100 feet below us. where a snow
storm was raging with violence and
the temperature was frigid. = Scrib-
npr's
Amador ledger., 1902-03-07
A Boston TRANSLATION.

Little Emerson-Mamma, 1 find no
marginal note in elucidation of this ex-
preston. which observe frequently to
occur in my volume of Fairy Tale
Classics" with bated breath" What
is the proper Interpretation of the
phrase?
Mamma-"With bated BREATH" my
son, commonly occurs in fairy tales.
Your father often returns from pisca-
torial excursions with bated breath.
The phrase in such instances. however,
has no significance as applying to the
bait employed to allure the fish, but is
merely an elastic term of dubious
meaning and suspicious origin, utilized,
as have already intimated, simply be-
cause of the sanction which it has gain
ed by customary usage in fairy tales
generally. Do you comprehend, Emer-
son?
Little Emerson-Perfectly, mamma
I.,llna
Amador ledger., 1902-03-07
Good Hearted Bu.ybodie..

There are thousands of good people
In thi world who, having very little
trouble in managing their own affairs,
spend their leisure hours in making
plans or their neighbors and consti-
tute nselves self appointed general
manal of other mems lives.
Anything more positively aggravat-
ing than the disclosures of these
schemes can hardly be conceived when
they are made to reticent. thinking
persons who are using every effort to
control the circumstances which sur
round them to the best advantage. To
have concentrated every energy to the
amendment Of adverse influences and
then have some eager, energetic friend
come upon you suddenly and ask you,
much as if waking you from lethar-
gy, "Why don't you do thus and so?"
Is a severe test Of your temper and
Your affection for the speaker.
But, after all, it was kindly meant.
Ji these good hearted busybodies,
whose "fad" is the regulating of their
friends families, meant to lend you a
helping hand. We are taking away
what stands to them in the place of a
full purse and the use of an uplifting
lever when we refuse to listen.-New
York Post.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-07
PiDer Legends.

The Wends. who, we believe, are the
ancestors of the modern Prussians. are
the center of many legends. The Pied
Piper of Hamelin was q Wend; so also
was the piper of the Harz mountains,
who appeared so many days year and
played unearthly tunes and whosoever
heard at once fell into frenzy. from
which there was no escaping. All these
pied and weird pipers assembled once a
year at the Brocken, where there was a
general carnival. the arch fiend lead
ing the concert on q violin. witches
rolling around and fiddling on the
skulls of horses and the pipers adding
the concert of their unholy instru-
ments.-Chambers Journal.
Amador ledger., 1902-03-07
Fishing For Ducks,

In india an ingenious scheme is prac-
ticed for taking ducks on line. which
is attached at one end to a flexible stick
stuck up in the mud, the other extrem-
ity having double pointed needle Of
bone attached to 1t. The latter is bait
ed by stringing upon it some grains of
corn. Presently along comes Mr.. Duck,
swallows the needle and finds himself
captive the moment he tries to fly
away. In olden times the Cape Cod
fishermen depended largely for bait up
on the seafowl they took on their voy-
ages. To catch them they threw out
fishing lines with hooks on the end, to
which were attached chunks Of cod
liver. The latter fioated because Of the
oil they contained, and INJURIES, gulls
and other birds swallowing them were
quickly pulled in, skinned and chopped
ND.