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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30
A Thought For The Day.

There is some soul of goodness
in evil things.
Would men observingly distil it
out.
Thus may we gather honey
from he weed,
And make a moral of the devil
himself,
Shakespeare.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

If you want calling cards of the latest
and most fashionable style, printed with
the latest type out for that purpose
script type has gone way back and sat
down, but we can give il to you if you
prefer it-the DEMOCRAT can get them
out for you.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30
No Duty.

Most of the small Republican
sheets have been claiming there
is mo duty on coal" hence the
strike cannot be charged up to
the Republican party. The
claim is the veriest rot, just
like all claims that touch or
pertain to infant industries or
to the McKinley-Dingley pro-
hibitive tariff outrage.
The Coal Barons were given
duty-whiCh is equal to a
bouus-ot &c per ton, under
the plea, if itisnot done the Can
ada and New Foundland coal
will ruin the Home Industry. "
With a &c protection the Penn,
sylvania miner was paid 90c.
The phrase, there is something
rotten in Denmark should be
changed to the Republican par,
TVS claims whichare like Alger:
embalmed beef.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

We are in luck after all, for
in spite of all that Teddy
could do to close the bargain
for few thousand more blacks
for 50, 900. 600, the Danes have
refused to :atify the sale of the
Danish West Indies.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

On account of other business interests
| offer for sale or trade for farm lands,
one of the best paying businesses in a
booming town. Address, R. L. T., 9O7
Lyon Street, Hannibal, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30
Same Old Story.


1 saw her go shopping in styl-
ish attire;
And she felt
Of her belt
At the back.
Her walk was as free as d
springy steel wire,
And many a rubberheck turned
to admire
AS she felt
Of her belt
At the back.
She wondered if all the con
traptious back there
Were fastened just right-'twas
an unceasing care.
So she felt
Of her belt
At the back
I saw her at church as she en-
tered the pew;
And she felt
Of her belt
At the back,
She had on skirt that was
RUSTY and new
And she didn't quite know what
thu fastenings might do.
So she felt
OF her belt
At the back.
She fdgeted round while the
first prayer was sad.
She fumbled about while the
first hymn was read
0 she felt
Of her belt
At the back
Jack told her one night that he
loved her like mad;
And she felt
For her belt
At the back.
She didn't look sorrJ, she didn' I
look glad
She looked like she thought,
well, that wasn't so bad"
And she felt
For her belt
At the back.
But-well, don't think twas
great deal of harm.
For what should the maiden
have found but an arm.
When she felt
For her belt
AT the back
Los Angeles Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30
Help Wanted.

Men and boys at packing
shed S, Louisiana. Mo. Good
wages and steady work until
extreme cold Weather. STARK
Bros's Nurseries and Orchards
Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

National prosperity" an.
swered Secretary Shaw, the
other day in Philadelphia,
when asked how he accounted
for the striugency in the money
market. National prospect
ty," he said; " that alone will
account for it, l think" What
a diagonis! Good health!"
said the doctor, when asked
why a patient was sick. Good
health" SAID said he; "that
alone will account for it. I
think. The Public.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

Hannibal, Mo, Oct. %.
About 9 o'clock yesterday after
noon, Oscar c. Hendren, on his
farm in Miller township, was
attacked by a vicious SOW and
severely hurt. The enraged
animal lacerated the lower
limbs Of Mr.. Hendren in a fear
full manner. 1t required four
stitches to inclose one of the
wounds. No serious results are
feared. But 1t was an expert
ence that Mr.. Hendren will no t
soon forget.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30
THE BANNER ROUTE
FOR

FOR.
New York, Niagara Fails. De.
troit, Toledo, Omaha. Council
Bluffs, st. Paul and ali paints
north, east and west.
Though Chair Cars (seats
free) and Buffet Sleeping Cars,
Kansas City and Moberly to
New York, Detroit, Des Moines
and St Paul and Omaha; aud
st. Louis to Chicago. BIff,lO
New York and Boston
Compartment Sleepin" tIrs
between ST Louis and Kansas
City.
Magnificent DInlaG Cas- be
tween ST. Louis ana tive east.
Fine road bed-elegip' "0uip.
ment and fast time.
C. S. CRANE, H, {, WATTS,
G. P. VIA. P&T,A.
St. Louis MoberIy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

Tell it not in Gath, B. o.
Wood slipped away from home
last Thursday evening and
spent the night with friends in
the Saccharine village up the
road
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

WANTED-A trustworthy gentleman or lady
in each county to manage business of an old
established house of solid financial standing
A straight, bona fdc weekly cash salary of
$500 paid by check each Wednesday with all
expenses direct from headquarters. Money
advanced for expenses, Manager $40 Caxton
Bldg Chicago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

If you don't want interest
added to last years account
you had better be looking after
IT'D o. WooD.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

You want money, we want
butter and eggs and pay the
highest price for them.
SHARP g. DONLEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

How America may avoid
Mistakes of Europe, is the
title OF a paper to appear in
the December issue Of Sue
cess" by Right Honorable JAS.
Bryce, Nj. P, "a noted British
student of American CONDITIONS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30
CHEAP ROUND TRIP TOURIST
RATES TO C0L0RADO-ITAH.

During certain periods of August
and September the Burlington will
make such remarkably low first class
round trip rates to Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo as S2l from st.
Louis and SO from the Missouri
River, good all summer; at other
periods only one fare fplus 81.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30

]. M. McMurry, OF Palmyra.
was in the city Friday enroute
to Marion County to visit his
daughter, Mrs, Leonard Cos
ney.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30
VISIT THE OLD HOME--EAST.

Home visitors excursions to points
in Ohio and Indiana; dates of sale
September I'd, 9th, 18th and %; limit
80 DAYS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-30
HOME:-SEEKERS' EXCURSIONS

First and third Tuesdays of August,
September and October to many Sec
tions of the West and Northwest
Round trip tickets with p days
limit.
Consult your nearest ticket agent
or write us of your proposed trip
and let us advise you the least cost
send you our publications and other,
wise assist you.
VIM. FITZGERALD L.w. wAKELEY;
General Agent Gen'l Passenger Agen,
Hannibal, Mo. st. Louis, Mo.
C. NJ. LEvEY, Genl Manager,
st. Louis. Mo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
PERSONALS.

Mr.. j. L. Gilmore, of Sanford, is in the
city.
Mr.. Q. w. BIacknalI. of l<ittrell is in
the city.
Mr. H. Browning, of Lttleton, is in
the city.
Mr.. H E. C. Bryant. of Charlotte. is
in the city.
Mr.. j. p. McRae, of Laurinburg, is q
visitor to Raleigh.
Mr. w. M. Person, of Louisburg, is a
visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. H. C. Bashford left yesterday for
Washington. N. c.
Mr. w. A. Underwood, of Asheboro, is
a visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. Frank NJ. Stronach left yesterday
morning for Edenton.
Col. A. C. Davis, of Goldsboro. was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. 7. A. Turner went to Louisburg
yesterday on business.
Mr.. Jas H. Pou has gone to Smith
field on legal business.
Mr.. r. J. Lewis arrived in the city
from Halifax yesterday.
Mr.. Carey ]. Hunter spent yesterday
in Clayton on business.
Mr.. A. Cannon, of Horse Shoe. is in
the city at the Marlborough.
Mr.. S. H. Tomlinson, of High Point, is
a guest at the Marlborough.
Mr. J. S. Harper, of Fayetteville, ar
rived in the city yesterday.
Judge r. w. Winston. of Durham, was
here yesterday on legal business.
Mr. j. A. Thomas, editor Of the Louis
burg Times, arrived in the city yestC'-
day.
Maj C. M. Steadman, of Greensboro,
was in the city on legal business yester-
day.
Jude E. w. Timberlake left yesterday
for Smithfeld, where he is holding court
this week.
Mr.. H. 3. Warner, Commissioner of
Larbor and Printing, arrived from Lex
ington yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
WAN TED-E NC AGEMENTs B

w A N TIE De N G AGEMENTS BY
Prof. Levin's Orchestra; first-class
music. Can be furnished latest and
most popular music up-to-date for all
occasions; any number of men desired
at reasonable terms. Mr.. w. b. Wright
is no more connected with my orches-
ira. This is the only Professional Or
chestra in Raleigh. Guaranteed full
satisfaction. All engagements will be
attended to promptly. PROF.. Lovin,
Leader and Manager. Office and studio
All w. Hargett ST., P. o. Box 347.
Interstate Phone 512.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

WANTED - GENERAL MERCANTILE
business man; prefer single; state in
what lines experienced and where OBJ
tanned; age, energy, habits, ability OF
business turn. etc. How long will ac-
cept situation; salary expected and ref
erence. Address General Merchant
Box So, Louisburg, N. C.
w AN TED POSITION-EXPER
enced Stenographer and Bookkeeper
wants position. Can furnish A !
reference. Address, Box Is, Mcdonald
n. c.. 12-2-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
Talking Base Ball.

It's looking ahead to baseball now,
even before the snow has fallen.
Mr.. John c.. Skies, Jr., manager of the
Wake Forest ball team has arranged for
baseball games with the Agricultural and
Mechanical College, Oak Ridge, Trinity
Davidson and Guilford in North Carolina
Wofford, Clemson snd Furman in South
Carolina Psychological Institute and
Mercer in Georgia. The full schedule
of games has not yet been completed,
but good one is being arranged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

$25 BRINGS A STEADY INCOME
days, ending Nov. Is, $25 made S52;
6 days, ending Nov. %, $25 made $71;
days, ending Nov 20, SIS made $36.
guarantee to each one of our clients
to clear from $40 to 800 each week.
We have been in the racing business
6 years and our systematic betting is
SO perfect that we never have made a
loss. Write for particulars; references,
etc. G. S. Williamson e Co., 1104 Mar
ket street, Suite P, San Francisco.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
PRINTER

PRINTER WANTED-AN ALL
round man. capable of taking charge
of a weekly paper. None but sober
men need apply. Steady position to
right party. State age, experience ano
wages expected, enclosing stamp. The
Headlight, Goldsboro. N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

SPLENDID FOR EATING PUR-
poses: Our celebrated North Carolina
Second Crop Potatoes. Handsome,
smooth well-assorted; packed in full
sized flour barrels and sure to please.
VIM. Bragaw Co., Washington, N. c.
11-25-1w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
Money for Schools.

In the State superintendent office
work is busily going on apportioning the
500, 900 for public schools to the various
counties for the coming year.
This is made on per capita basis of
IS cents to each pupil. Wake county
with 1885 children of school age gets
SO, 90625.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
Pianos and Organs.

Kranich and Bach and other makes.
Cash or installments. Those wanting
Pianos for Xmas must place orders now
to insure delivery in time.
Catalogues and prices on application.
Salesman will call if desired.
LUDDEN 81 SMITH MUSIC CO,
w. S. UzZle, Manager,
107 (east side) Fayetteville St,
Raleigh, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
Recue Company Officers.

At meeting of Rescue Fire Company
held last night the following officers were
elected for 1908:
r. E. Lumsden, Foreman: w. c.
White, Assistant Foreman; W. A. Eau
cette, Secretary: T. w. Blake, Treasurer;
W. z. Blake. Engineer
This is the sixteenth year the present
Foreman has served. He has made an
excellent officer. always ready for his
duty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

DISTRICT MANAGER IN EACH DIS
trict at salary Of $500 per week and
expenses, payable weekly, to represent
large manufacturing establishment
known to every bank in the United
States. A man of good habits and en-
ergy required. Experience not neces-
sary. Apply, stating age and quail
fcations, to Manager, Depot x 2, p. O..
Box 824, Philadelphia, Pa.
11-9-sun and wed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The Retail Clerks Association met
last night and had an excellent attend
ance.
Rain, and almost downpour during
the entire day, was what the Weather
Bureau gave Raleigh yesterday.
The stores on Fayetteville street tell
that Christmas time is approaching. Some
OF the window displays are beautiful.
There will be a special meeting of VIM.
G. Hill Lodge, No. 21S, A. F. and A. NJ,
for work in the degree tonight at 1880.
State Superintendent j. Y. Joyner has
purchased the residence at the south
east corner of Jones and Person streets.
State Treasurer Lacy and Prof. w. A.
Withers went to Durham yesterday to aid
last night in comforting the "Order of
the Temple" On three candidates.
The friends of DR.. j. w. Hatcher, of
Selma, will regret to learn of his death,
which occurred early Monday morning.
The funeral took place in the after
noon.
Many are the arrivals of people having
cases in the Federal Court. Jim Jones,
of Pittsboro, was brought in yesterday
by. Deputy Marshal Clark charged with
retailing without a license.
Among those who left for Wilmington
yesterday to attend the Methodist Con-
ference were Rev. ]. w. Jenkins. Rev. j.
B. Hurley and Rev. DR.. Davis. the
president of the Louisburg Female Col
leSe. .as.%A
The Epworth League of Central church
will hold its regular monthly business
meeting tonight at 730 o'clock in the
lecture room OF the church. Every mem
Der is urged to be present as election OF
officers will take place.
Rev. w. II. Reddish. pastor of the
Baptist church at Morganton, who has
been spending Thanksgiving with his
father a few miles from Raleigh, left
yesterday for Wilson to visit friends
Mr.. Reddish is a native of this county
and was formerly pastor of the Baptist
church at Wilson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

ANY NORTH CAROLINA MINISTER
knowing an Industrious and worthy
woman wanting a good home with
small salary for her services, will
render a great kindness by writing to
Mrs. B.. Mebane. N. c.
11-20-e. o. d. 15tt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

8 600 BARRELS CHOICE SECOND
crop Irish Potatoes 10000, 900 Cabbage
Plants. Ready for delivery. w. p.
Baugham, Propr. Cottage Grove" and
Honey Pod" Truck Farms, Washing
ton, n. C. 12-220t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

WANTED.-TO RENT OR BUY A
seven or eight room house, with mod
ern conveniences on North Blount,
North Wilmington, or North Halifax
street. Apply X, News and Observer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

PRINTERS WANTED-TWO OR THREE
good table printers and one good limo
type book operator wanted at once.
None except steady Workmen need APP
ply. Edwards & Broughton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

WANTED.I HAVE A YOUNG
hound well trained to hunt rabbits,
squirrels, foxes and opossums; will
exchange for a good bird dog. ''W. b.
d. Hicks drug Co. 12-2-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

WANTED AT ONCE.-A FIRST CLASS,
sober machinist. Steady employment.
Apply at once to K. B. Johnson, Carde-
mas, N. c. l1-2S-1w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

FOR SALE-TWO VERY DESIRABLE
dwellings two squares from Fayette-
Vile street. Apply to Raleigh Real
Estate and Trust Co.
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One Cent a Word

NO ADVERTISEMENTS TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. srE-
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

JANUARY 1ST, REGISTERED DRUG
gist; single man; good salary; must
have good habits. Address &C." care
News and Observer. 11-29-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

YOUNG MAN (2o) DESIRES POSITION
at anything, in vicinity of Pinehurst.
Stenography, typewriting, farming,
chores, etc. Excellent references.
New Yorker. care News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

WANTED-TO CORRESPOND WITH
parties who can furnish dry sawdust.
Address II. H., Box 126, Greenville,
N. G. 11-29-4t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

PRINTER WANTED AT ONCE
Printer can get position by applying
at once The Pender Chronicle, Burgaw,
N. c.. 12-2-1w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
TO p. M: Wednesday, rain; warmer.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, So; minimum
temperature, "a; mean temperature, 43;
rainfall, 80 inches in last twenty four
hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

clean and dye your clothing and make
new hats of your old ones. Second
hand goods bought and sold. East
Hargett street. 13-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

WANTED AT oNCE-TEACHER FOR
High School at Woodland Academy in
Wayne county, near Goldsboro. Ad-
dress, ]. NJ Edgerton, Genoa, N. c.
12-3-4t
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CIRCULAR AND SAMPLE DISTRIBU-
tiers wanted everywhere. No canvass
ing. Good pay. Cooperative Adv. Co.,
n. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

LADIES To COPY LETTERS AT HOME
evenings $3.50 week address with stamp
Burnett & Sherlock, Box 4S2 Pittsburg,
Pa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

The stores on Fayetteville street tell
that Christmas time is approaching. Some
OF the window displays are beautiful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

Rain, and almost downpour during
the entire day, was what the Weather
Bureau gave Raleigh yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03
WINTER OUTER And UNDER
GARMENTS.

The first days of real winter weather are Begin
ing to make their presence felt Days Which are
forCeful reminders of the need of heavier garments
In no previous season have made greater prepera-
ltions than this. Just how successfully we have
planned to supply the demand be best seen in the
varied assortments of the most acceptable goods and
style. In order to give the largest number of people
the benefit of this superb collection have decided
to make price concessions at the time the goods
most needed instead of making these concessions
later and for tomorrow offer special inducements
in the following,
California Wool Blankets.
Cotton and Down COmfortables.
Fine Furs, in sets separate pieces.
Winter Wooden Gloves for Ladies and Children.
Tailor Made Costumes for Ladies and Misses.
Wooden Dress Goods, White and Colors.
Fine Millinery, Trimmed and Untrmmed.
Newest Cotton Shirt Waists.
Winter Underwear.
Montecarlo Jackets, Ladies und Misses.
Raglan Coats.
Refers and GretcI1ens for Children.
|R0YI,AN pEARCE H ca
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

The Retail Clerks Association met
last night and had an excellent attend
ance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

Many are the arrivals of people having
cases in the Federal Court. Jim JONES'
of Pittsboro, was brought in yesterday
by. Deputy Marshal Clark charged with
retailing without license.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

There will be special meeting of VIM
G. Hill Lodge, No. 21S, A. f. and A. NJ
for work in the degree tonight at 7:30.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

State Superintendent j. Y. Joyner has
purchased the residence at the south
east corner of Jones and Person streets
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

State Treasurer Lacy and Prof. w. A.
Withers went to Durham yesterday to aid
last night in comforting the "Order of
the Temple" On three candidates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-03

The friends of DR.. j. w. Hatcher, of
Selma, will regret to learn of his death,
which occurred early Monday morning.
The funeral took place in the after
noon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-05-08
. 4 ikaNs assAAi1Ea.asAA1ss:

He Is the Deadly ssnemx4sf. EVER
Poisonous ReDsfle. IS
F OF all kind provisions Of nature per
haps the manner fnrwhich snakes are
brought into the world Ii the most re-
markabie. AS rule all harmless
snakes are Matched from eggs, arriy-
ing In patches from thirty to eighty.
The poisonous snakes, on the other
hand, are bonn in litters of from seven
to eleven in number. There are ex-
ceptlens to the rule, of course, but
they are few and unimportant, for,
though the deadly king cobra lays her
eggs to be -hatehed~by the sum- they
are few in number. unlike the colonies
deposited by the harmless snakes. z
Chief among the enemies Of the
snakes are the reptiles themselves.
Cannlbalism is general among the crea-
lures, the smaller snake serving as
food to the larger one. But chief of all
snakes that hunt their own kind for
the pleasure Of slaughter is the long,
slender king snake, a constructor by
habit and a fash in his movements
Among all reptiles the king snake
alone may truly be said to be the
friend Of man. He is found. through
out the whole south, where the RATHER
and moccasin abound, summing himself
and preying for slaughter. Picked up
by human hand, the reptile seems
pleased with the touch. He makes
no effort to escape, but twines about
his captor's arm and makes himself
comfortable. ~'s s.
To the rattlesnake and to every 9th.
er dangerous snake, large or small,
the king snake is a terror. The poison
Of RATHER has no more effect on hin,
than so much moonshine Instructive
ly the RATHER knows his match and at
sight of king snake tries to escape.
If possible. In fight the king snake re-
lies wholly upon his incredible speed
If the movements of an ordinary snake
seem quick to the human eye, the
movements Of king snake would
seem instantaneous. In a twinkle the
long, lank fellow has wound himself
about the throat of an antagonist and.
his sinewy coils closing about the 9th,
er's throat, chokes the wind out Of
him.-New York Times. *