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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
ATTITUDE OF CUBnNS
TOWARD AMERICANS
(By Fred A. Olds.l

ness. Later in the evening there was
another scene again in front Of the
same hotel in which veteran United
States officer, with grizZled beard and
hair and towering form. was the star
attraction. Il little Cuban officer hav-
ing come up and interjected som+ re
mark about the United States, whic:
he did not call the United States at
all. but merely 'The Intervening Ma
ton" He used this phrase evidently
in contemptuOus way twice anG
then the big American could stand it
no longer and turning on the Cuban
told him in language somewhat loud
and certainly plain, that if he did not
say Omitted States" there would be
trouble right away. One look into
that fine pair of American eyes so
calm and yet so blazing, showed that
there was only one thing to do and
the little Cuban officer did that ver."
thing. in other words he said 'The
UnlteO states. Iese lWO eplSOuCo
gave perhaps as good an insight as
anything else into the habits of ths
Latin races. These races are saying
now that England and the United
States are crowding them out and
that they must make stand agains'
the Anglo-Saxon domination In
Spain they are saying this: in Mexico
they are saying it. and so they are in
Cuba, too. Thin indeed is the veneer
which covers the real feeling of the
MeXicans toward our people. who
have invested more than halt
thousand millions Of good dollars in
that country
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
HAvE THEY "ToRN YOUR HAT"

Had your new straw hat "torns yet
I's a trick practiced more extensively
in the theatrical district of New York,
but is gradually extending. Some
fines it is attended with sangulnary
results. saws the New York Press.
The joker creeps up behind his VIC
tim. who is usually engrossed in con-
yersation. With rapid movement
he places his hands just above the
unconscious ones ears, the fingers
extended in catlile fashion on the
rim of the hat The nails are drawn
across the brim outward, giving fofth
rasping sound, which to>the wearer
of the hat sounds as though the straw
were being torn. The nerves OF the
ekuO act as a sort of megaphone, In
tensifying the sound.
The joke is enjoyed most by those
standing in front of the victim and
who are able to watch the changlne
expressions of the face. Doubt, fear
anger and disgust are portrayed III
rapid succession as the victim clasps
his hand to his head expecting to lind
a brimless covering. Then process
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
ENGLISH ROADS.

What good roads they have in Eng
1alnd, Look at the piles of broken
stone for repairs, stored in little
inches all along the way: see no"
promptly and carefully every holc is
1lled up and every break mended ana
YOU will understand how small
beast can pull heavy load in this
country and why the big draush'-
horses wear long and do good WORK
A country with fine system OF roads
Is like a man with a good circulation
of the blood: the labor of life becomes
easier. effort is reduced and pleasure
,ncreased,-From "a Day Among the
Quantock Hills by DR.. Henry van
Dyke in Scribners.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
GOING BACK
(By Frances Gilbraith-lnsers0li)

the TWO he left behind-he, their
only son.
He sees his fathers bent shoulders
and toil-worn hands; he hears the
homely. uneducated speech; anu he
wonders with a pang if the reason
why father" never came to the city
but that one time was because he
knew that son" was ashamed of the
countrvfied cid man who was such a
contrast to himself and his city
friends.
And mOther-she meant to come
back oftener: he remembers how diff
ficult it was for the knOtted old fing-
ers to hold the pen: every loving SEN
tence every word Of longing for her
boy" stands out now in letters of fire
before his tearfllled eyes.
He thought he was doing such great
things when he sent his dollars as
substitute for himself: but he knows
with sudden knowledge how every
one of them hurt, and how pitiful!y
small and mean return they were
for the love and care and sacrifices
made for him.
Only twice back to the OLD home
in all these vears-When father died,
and then-that other time-wher for
the first time .mother' had no Wo:t
f welcome for her boy: he was ju'i
30 late:" and all he meant to H.
asome time" could never be done
now.
And he thinks if he could onlN be-
ein over agaia-we all think so--t.c w
different he would be. He realizes.
as we all do some day. that he has
boarded up the sordid things OF life
and let its .cllen treasures slip
through his carless hands.
He realizes at last that all ms NIL
lions cannot buy back one hour OF
youth. cne lost opportunity. once
chance for recompense.
The .boys" in the Office wonder
what has come over "the governor:
he acts so queerly. They do not
know that he feels odd" that every
thing is "stale. fat and unprofitable:
that life's might have-dc ne is ever
with him: and he would change
places with the poorest beeear II he
could only go back once more AMI
live even one year Of life as he
knows now he ought to have livet 1t
how. when it is too late for ary-
thing but memory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
YOUR CHOICE OF ANY SUIT
FROM $40 TO $15 FOR $780, kAS.
TOR AND BLUTHENTHAL.

Mr.. Editor: Please state that | am
now and have been contracting fer
metal ceilings ever since I have been
in business. and that I will continue
to give lowest prices and best work.
as my patrons will testify I also
work tin. copper and sheet iron, gal
vanized iron cornices, guttering,
tanks. smokestacks, tin, slate and
composition roofing Yours truly.
John H. Dellmon. IT.
115 East Second avenue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
THE MARKETS

QUOTATIONS.
Corrected daily by C. c. Taylor
and company
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
REMOVAL NOTICE.

We have moved our business from
No. 219 West Second avenue, to III
East Second avenue, where we have
enlarged our stock and are better pre-
pared to serve the public. Both
phones
AMERICAN ELECTRIC COMPANY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
THIS "JoKE LIVES ON AND on

Miss Million (of uncertain age>-
The only thing that worries me is the
wedding tour 1t will be perfectly
horrible to have people know"
Miss Rosebud (viciously) oh. don't
worry They'll think you're his moth
er'-I .OndOn Tid-Bits
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23
WISE WOMEN KNOW

that bread-making is science and
an art combined. 1t requires Skill and
the best Of materials to make 1t sue
cess. Sometimes woman blames her
self or her receipt, or the baking pow
der. when the fault IS In the flour.
By using our "Queen Bee" -four you
can always tell where the fault isn't.
It isn't In that brand CT flour.
"Queen Bee" flour for sale at our
store.
r. q. SMART
Fancy Grocer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23

ANY SUIT IN THE STORE FOR
S12 AT KASTOR AND BLuTHEN-
THAL'S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-07-23

Tess-That's just it. He's "always
trying" and doesn't get any further
Philadelphia Press,
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17
PROPOSAL. for supplies.

Monte Vista. Cola. June u. issn.
Notice u hereby given TINT the colorado
soldiers aud sailor Nome ,omml ..io~ Ia ,ii--
sealed hids for the -unst fuetlou of the ma ,oary
surt ard plaitertng OF y ono..lof, stone add
tou Ia the present hs. pltaI 81 The >oldi.rs and
sailors homc. III. contractor la furnish ali
materials
Al hid. IL h. la duriieat. sealed and nsrie.
Ifopo-sls Tor construction at addition TAI h..
pital and addressed 10 l.. n. ,h-f-, President
Soldier and sailors Home Commission. Monte
Vista. Colorado, aud all la received ~ Il,
noaa of ~. 9Th day 81 June. iiui.
The risht u fu-rrf-i to reject any aud all
hid., The hid. Nil 90 or-n--i and asard made
70 the lyNu.t responsible bidder, a.. -. after
Jun" 9Th. iisn provided all hid. ar- net r~
l.-t.a.
Al bid. must H. accom- ni-d b, q certified
cheek Tor tiolaS pa, able Ia tho order 81 l.. u.
, h"n~t. president as a guarantee that a salts.
factor, h"aa viii ho furnished b, the snr--..fui
bidder.
III" check al tho -a-s~..fui bidder viii 10
returned A. .oru a. sstisfarinry innd /. fus,
nished aud tho ehrsis Of all other hidisfs siii
h~ i~tnfn~si ~ -s-,n ~ tho award !. made.
Flats aud st.~. iilra tons otrn faf eIs ~ In
alien At the ofic- II l.. n, Uh-u.y, In To~,.
Hall building. Aon,r Vista. Colo, aud at tho
Commanders office AT III" snldier. iiosn.,
President soliicr.' aud sailors ii~ss tom.
ul-s,or.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17

The Rock Island Ry. has pub
lished a new book for distribution
which ia rather new departure in
that it has broken away from the
old pictures of Colorado scenery
along the various railroads and en-
beavers to show what the state is
really like in the Interior. Some
of the camping and fishing scenes
are particularly good. The book
is titled Under the turquoise
skyn
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17
special Rate. for m.sons.

The Masops have secured rates
and special trains for their reunion
at Monte Vista June oath, rs
follows: a rate of one fare fN
round trip will be made on all
trans from all points IN the San
Luis valley including Villa Grove.
Garland. Antonito and Creole.
within the limit of June % to
June 26.
A special train will he run lcav-
ing Creole ut 700 II. IN. June "a.
arriving in Monte Vista at $3.50.
Regular train No. 400 will be held
ut Alamosa until 500 Il. m. and
one or two extra coaches attached.
The special will leave Monte Vistn
Mt ll:30 p. m. Cor Alamosa: re-
turning will leave Alamosa about
1880 a. IN. June %. Monte Vista
l:l5 a. m, Del Norte 40 a. III.
and Creole 3:45 "A. m. for the ac-
commodation of passengers return.
ing to those stations.
Tickets good on special tram
only will be sold the morning of
June ~ at Sl.75 from Creole. IS
cents from Del Norte and SlO0
from Alamosa. Persons desiring
to remain over night IN Monte
Vista should secure tickets Mt the
one fare rate
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17

L. S. soldiers who served IN Cuba dur
ing the Spanish war know what the dis
ease is. and that ordinary remedies have
little more effect than ~ much water.
Cuban diarrho~s is almost as severe and
dangerous ss n mild attack Of cholera
There is one remedy. however. that can
always be depended upon ms xill be assn
by the following certificate from Mn.
Minnie jacobs Of Houston. Texas: ~
hereby certify that Chamb-rlain's Colic.
Cholera and Diarrhoea R~mcdv cured
my husband OF n severe attack Of Cuban
diarrhoea, which he brought home from
Cuba. We had several doctors bot they
did him no good. One bottle Of this
remedy cured him, ~ our neighbors will
testify. thank God Tor so valuable n
medicine" For sal. by all druggists
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17
Peace Probable.

1t now looks as if peace will be
restored in the far East. Both
RUSSIA aud Japan have adopted
President Roosevelt's suggestions
and will send representatives to
Washington to discuss the terms
Of peace. The Gar has appointed
NJ. Witte, the ablest and strongest
personality of his empire, who is
now the head OF ministers of Rus
STA. NJ. Witte was formerly min.
lister of finance and was strongly
opposed to the war, and ss re-
suit he WAS forced tn resign by the
pressure brought against him by
the Cars advisers. Later, how
ever, Russia felt the need Of his
craftsmanship and called him 10
the head Of public affairs. 1t WAS
NJ. Witte who built the 900 mile
railroad across the continents aud
introduced the system Of govern.
ment ownership Of public utilities,
With such man to represent
Russia in the diplomatic settle.
ment Of the war peace seems near.
Especially so since the conference
is to be held vt Washington under
the influence Of up-to date civil'zs.
ton.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17
Two Houses for sale.

Mrs. c. A. Derhyshire offers for
sale her two houses in the east
part of town. Terms reasonable.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17

Greatest Of all Trusts.

During the past few weeks a
fight has been made for the con
troll of the millions in the hands
Of the Equitable life ASSOCIATION Of
New York. As resul, combi-
nation has been made whereby III.
funds Of the Equitable aud the
Mutual insurance companies, the
Standard Oil. tn. Goulds, the
Morcans, the City National Bank
aud its hundreds o; associated
National banks bav. coms to-
Rether and formed the largest
6nanc iSl cou, binstion in til. world.
This power will be- headed by
Paul Morton, who resigns n cab
met position paying u salary OF
5000 year. Mr.. Morton -
salary M manager Of this bug con.
ccrn will be $50, 600 n year, three
times that Of III. president
Whstevcr enterprise ihis sggr..
CATION Of capital undertakes il ir
sure to be pushed to successful
termination. Aud il should be
borne in MUD that this vas, mccu-
mutation Of money belong. to the
people. by them tn entrusted
TO insurance compani,s. to N.
hanks in tho way of deposits. TO
trust associations. etc.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17

Something new--Poppci Rice
q Bsss'lsA 4qqnqft
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17
Re Saa Jsaa pisassrs.

Every p~spon, who came To the Han
Juan district embracing all II that ssc.
ton u Colorado ~ my south Il i've Ar
ksnsss river and ~cs, Of tho Ssnsv. sie
Chrssso ranger prior 10 july I. 1881. IL
eligible ~ membership upon the psy
,urut II ei.OU.
The regular annual mectlax Will t-.
bsld In u Norse July ND and <sh. isssh.
u which you are cordially .av,tssL
Escussion rates on D. h n. q. from
july md u 9th. At halt fare.
t.es FAimnAxka, As-'t Ssuy. y
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17

Sloan and Derrick of Creole
lost a four horse team in the river
last week. The road had been
undermined by high water and
caved off. Mr.. Sloan, Luke Chap
man and Shrive Collins have been
in Monte Vista this week buying
horses and have picked up some
good ones.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17

nid- will he received b, the hoard 81 dir-ei.
or Of School District 10. Is Rio araude county
az to July \ isd. for painlins tho sei.-ol house
aud oathnildinss Further particulars aud
iotsSA ol,cc.
o.. H. k>Arr. s,c.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-06-17
NOTICE or APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LAN1bS.

his-ioNths.
Dcny-s. Colorado. Jun. :. n0s.
>o,ir. l. hsrct, given that Zaph Charlie. Felt
MAJ ~. tisn, made application No. iat: u III.
State Hoard al LAID Cpmsi ion~r. Ia lease
n~ io'io.,ns drs,,ih.,t Internal imp.o, rp.nt
to~itt
y. " a Of sec. :. Tvp. " North. R.usn =
East.
M other sppileatias. To lease tho aLo,.
de~rriirrsi pr~misc. objection. against tho
.tp,e Application will h- considered after
July 9Th. tpI,
NARN q. Wooparvr.
=. Rcs,.trr State lizard Land Cssa ~i-sls,a~f..
first puhlicauoa lua~ ~. t.oi.
Last publicatsan July I. tsui.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
TI1e Only Way.

There is no way ito maintain the
health aud strength OF mind and body
except by nourishment. There is 20
way to nourish except through the
stomach The stomach must be kept
healthy, pure and sweet or the strength
will let down and disease will set up.
No appetite, loss OF strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad
breath, sour risings, rifting. indigestion
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles
that are curable are quickly cured by
the use Of Kodol Dyspspsia Cure. Ko-
dol digesIs what you eat and strength
ems the whole Edigestive apparatus.
Sold by j. X. Schocler.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
contable Did "Dirty wor1."

The Webb City Register has this
pleasantly concerning Al Craudall who
is well known in Jasper:
"Well, said Constable Crandali this
morning, to a Webb City Register Re
porter, Il have been doing the dir,ie-t
piece Of work that ever white man
was called upon to DO, have actually
been helping my wife and took down an
Cd stove pipe, took it to pieces AMI put
it back together aud put it up again.
And then, on top Of that, two .ioiuts Of
it camc to pieces on ne, and | hpd TO
put that together. tell you, | was Just
biting MY tongue. ] WAS 50 mad; and
and then neighbor woman came over,
and said; "Why, dou'tyou ever get mad
when you take down stove pipe:'
And J just smiled ard said 'Nc, ma am,
not very often /, dida't dare to say
much, for was up on n lalder, and my
wife was standing close 20 the broom
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
TWO NEW PLANTS.
ADDED TO THE RESOURCES OF
BARTON COUNTY.
Bermuda Grass And Japanese Glover
Has Recently Been introduced
Into This Locality.

GAS one drives through the lanes and
by ways of Barton County, this sum
mer," SAYS the Lamar Democrat "he
observes that new and peculiar plant
is taking posses sion Of the roadsides in
yading the pastures, and threatening to
take the country. 1t is called japanese
Clover. In appearance ct is diminL-
tive first cousin Of Alfplfa. 1t grows
we'll in the poor low places, and in the
yellow subsoil, where few other plants
will grow and it becomes 50 thick that
it chokes every other species of plant
life out. 1t makes fine midsummer
feed for stock, for it is ut this time of
the year, when other grasses are AZ a
standstill that it grows aud fiourishes
best. Tho only objection TO 1t, Tor
pasture, is its lateness 10 thespring 1t
must come up from the seeds, the roots
dying every winter. Whether it IS tn
fertilizer that marks other species Of
clover is not known among .ocal agricu'-
turists.
The Democrat also tells Of another
variety Of grass which. has been
introduced intJ the county. Concern
ing this it says;
About two years ago, Col. e. Y Trice
AMI d A Beamer secured some sprigs Of
Bermuda grass from friend OFT in
Central. Mr. Boamer transpIanted this
IA
College. They Immediately took hold
and grew and now thick mat Of Eer
muua extepds all over the south half of
tho terrace. Col. Trico planted his out
upon the south side Of his barn. The
grass has taken hold vigorously, and in
another year or two it Will extend from
the back yard, clear around over the
lawn. Tais is new grass IN Barton
comfy, and in many respects il promises
TO be wonder, 1t grows thicker tia"
richest blue grass and it makes q sward
like a rich, thick Brussels rug, 1t will
grow upon tho yeFy poorest so and its
vitality is nothing short OF marvellous,
With other grasses there Ia ucary al
ways present the pest Of weeds. bot Ia a
bed of Bermuda, you will never tnd
foreign plant of any kind or character.
Whether it is a nutritious grass for stock
we do not know, but We do know that IT
you want a lawn that is the envy as well
as the depair OF your height Nrs all you
have to do is to set out a few roots OF
this remarkable g,ass, and in two or
three years your hearts desire OF lawn
is here"
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
KNELLFAIR WILL Be HELD
SO DECIDED AT TEE TING HELD
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Much Enthusiasm ork
OfImprovement And Repair to be
pushed-Fsir To Pc a Big One

The catalogues for the krell Fair are
out and are now being distributed, The
recent ilJoI along ) ..riuI did 50 much
damage at the fair grounds that for tho
time being there was grave question
as to whether the fair would be held
this year but the directors held a meet
ing Thursday to come to definite doci-
sion in regard TO the matter,
"After little talk" says the Press,
1T was decided unanimously to holl Il g
fair and to go ahead with vim and
prompt css TO repair the Hood damage
at the grounds. The question once
decided, much enthusiasm developed.
1t was oply thing to do"
"About % OJO Of additional stock had
been subscribed for, Of which consider
able was taken then AMI there by those
present at the meeting. \ little later
numerous Others viii be asked to sub.
scribp.'
M. Kupli, as superintendent and
manager, was inirlcted % set promptly
to work tJ make tho necessary repairs
aaI to cArry o. completion the improve.
ments which were in progress when the
the food struck The weeks delay
caused by the food is alono bad handi-
cap, bat the work will be pushed all the
harder ana the grounds viii be ready -
Work at tho fairgrounds in con-
foimity with this order Vas started with
new vim this morning. The contractor
who has the building o' the oampEitheatre
in charge, will push it aud promises to
have it done ahead Of time. This is one
Of the principal improvement which
have to be considered As souu as the
ground dries little, the race track will
be resurfaced and then it will be in as
good order rs before. a large force OF
men will have to De put 10 work to do a
thousand and one things, but this will
all be attended 10 ia ample time, it is
promised, aud the iai, wil be held ~
the date advertised, beginning five weeks
from next Tuesday, which will be
September D."
Tnc fair viii without question be the
biggest fair ever held in the county and
in fact ever held in this part of the
state"
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
state School Ennd

The state school fund to be dlstri-
buted to the pnblic schools of tho state
this year amounts to el,94O,O24 81 and
is derived from the following sources;
Onethird Of the receipts Of the state
revenue fund from July l, 1901, to June
g, 1905, sl,l5l, ,72L92; interest on
school fund certificates slSI, ,0iO; re-
funded from Greene county 10 1904,
81, ,26O,05
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03

the things to be found We also line
LIE GROCERIES, We buy right and will sell right.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
Eisnelsh Suffering

is often caused boy sores, ulcers aud cah-
GERS, that eat away your skin, VIM
Bedell, Of Flat Rock, Mich, says; II
have used BuclSlen's Arnica Salve, for
Ulcers, Sores aad Cancers. II iis the
best healing dressing l ever found.
Soothds and heals cuts, burns and
scalds. 25c At Webb Bros drug store;
guaranteed
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03

PLANS FOR FALL POULTRY SHOW
Committee Oh Catalogues Appointed
Dog Show To b. n ade A Feature.


The membcrs of the Jasper County
Poultry ass citation met and considered
plans for next falls meeting and show.
\ committee composed Of r Holhrook
/. f. shannon, &. A. Emry and Il. c.
Williams was appoic ted to prepare and
get ont the catalogue aud premium list .
An edition Of 1000 Of these is IA BE-
issued.
Newell lloIbrook was appointed a
committee Of one to confer with the dog
fanciers OF the county and form planI
for holding dog show IN connection
with the poultry show. There are
many line dogs 10 the county aud it is
thought an exhibit Of them will be II
very attractive feature OF the show, one
which will materially increase the door
receipts
Several o:the large poultry breeders
Of Carthage hal bad luck with their
early chickens, bat they think they can
make a fine show Just the same, sur
passing the excellent show Of last fall,
The association vii! muk large ex-
hibit as an association at the Kuell fair
the first week in September aud VIII put
banners over the exhibit advertising
their annual fall show. The birds viii
not be iu their iall plumage in S-plcn-
Der wLicn is necessary to show to al
'age, but all will be on an equal foot.
log rs to hat,-Press,
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03

Every man owes it to himself and his
family to master q trade or profession.
Read the display advertisement Of the
six Morse Schools OF Telegraphy, in
this issue and learn how easily a young
man or lady may learn telegraphy and
be assure'l a position. 4Stf
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03

II you are troubled with dizzy spells,
headache. Indigestion, constipation
Holsters Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you well and keepyou well. hit
fails get your money lack, That's
fair. 30 cents. j. X. Schoolvr
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03

Dear Gus: 1 have solved the mother
in-law problem, just give her regularly
HOLSTERS Rocky MountHin Tea. 1t
will make her healthy. happy and doc
lie as lamb. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets,
j, X. SchOoler
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03

Bradley-Metcalf Shoes are
made to fit and wear, and
they do. For sale at STRAIT
ton S.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
"YoU ARE FRIENDS

Of mine" writes Mrs =. L. Jones. Of
Gauatin, Tenn: -. ~
=" For since taknp C-riui ! hove
gained IS MS, AMI Az IN better hailfh
than fo6 the past . years. I tall my
husband that Cardgl is worth It's
weight IN gold to all sIGeHn. li.e, "
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03

1t will wash and not rub of
This complexion all envy me,
It's no secret so I'm tell
Take thou Rocky Mountain Tea.
] X. Schooler
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly. in strictest confd-
enee. telling US all your symptoms and
troubles. We Will send free advice
Q0 plain sealed envelope), how to
cure them. Address: LADIES' Advisory
Dept, The Chattanooga Medicine Co. ,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Jasper news., 1905-08-03

For "Pittsburg Perfect" hog fence see
ID. q Lumber Co.