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Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-03-15

How often do we hear women say: "It
seems as though my back would break"
or Don't speak to me, am all out of
sorts? These significant remarks prove
that the system requires attention.
Backache and " the blues" are direct
symptoms of an inward trouble which
will sooner or later declare itself. 1t
may be caused by diseased kidneys or
some arrangement of the organs.
Nature requires assistance and at once,
and Lydia e. Pinkham vegetable Com
pound instantly asserts it's curative
powers in all those peculiar ailments of
women. 1t has been the standby of
intelligent American women for twenty
years, and the best judges agree that
full remedy for woman's ills known to
medicine.
Read the convincing testimonials of
Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Cotrely.
Mrs. ]. C. Holmes, of Larimore, North
Dakota, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
lhave suffered everything with backache
and female trouble-I let the trouble run on
until my system was in such q condition that
Twas unable to be about, and then it was
commenced to use Lydia Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. If had only known how
much suffering would have saved should
have taken it months sooner-for a few
weeks treatment made me well and strong
NY backaches and headaches are all gone and
suffer no pain at my monthly periods,
whereas before I took Lydia E. Pinkham'a
vegetable Compound suffered intense pain. u
Mrs. Emma Cotrely, 100 East 18th
street, New York City, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
~ feel 1t my duty to tell all suffering women
on the relief have found in Lydia E. Pink
AK NrS. plnkham,e AdvIrA-A WAR
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-03-15
Chinese Court Fashions.

A Pekin newspaper published the
following as to court fashions at the
Chinese imperial palace: "Ermine
robes were first worn this season in
the palace on the 22d inst. Squirrel
skins are the next on the list, to be
followed by fox, and lastly sable at
the new year."
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-03-15
Natures Way Is Best.

The function strengthening and tissue
building plan OF treating chronic, linger-
ing and obstinate cases OF disease as pur-
sued by Dr.. Plcrce. is following after
Natures plan OF restoring health.
He uses natural remedies, that Is
extracts from native medicinal roots
prepared by processes wrought out by
the expenditure of much time and
money, without the use of alcohol, and
by skillful combination i'm just the right
proportions.
Used as ingredients OF DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, Black Cherry
bark, Queens root. Golden Seal root,
Bloodroot and Stone root. specially exert
their influence in cases OF lung, bronchial
and throat troubles, and this rDIsCov-
cry" Is, therefore, Il sovereign remedy
for bronchitis. laryngitls. chronic coughs,
catarrh and kindred ailments.
The above native roots also have the
strongest possible endorsement from the
leading medical writers, OF all the several
schools ~ practice, for the cure not only
OF the diseases named above but also for
Indigestion, torpor OF liver, or bilious
ness, obstinate constipation. kidney and
bladder troubles and catarrh, no matter
where located
You don't have IT, take DR.. Pierce's
say-so alone as to this; what he claims
Tor his discovery" is backed up by tho
writings OF the most eminent men in the
medical profession. request by postal
card or letter, addressed to DR.. r. "
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, for little book
OF extracts from eminent medical au-
thorities endorsing the ingredients OF his
medicines, will bring a little book free
that Is worthy of your attention II
needing good, SAFE reliable remedy of
k,ioi0n composition for the cure OF almost
any old chronic, or lingering malady.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation. One little vPellet " Is a gentle
laxative, and two mild cathartlc.
The most valuable book for both men
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-03-15
FREE ADVICE TO WOMEN.

Remember, every woman is cordially
invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham if
there is anything about her symptoms
she does not understand. Mrs. Pink
ham is the daughter-in-law of Lydia e.
Pinkham, her assistant before her de-
cease, and for twenty-five years since
her advice has been freely and cheer
fully given to every ailing woman who
asks for it. Her advice and medicine
have restored to health innumerable
women. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-03-15

and women Is DR.. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser. A splendid l008-page
volume, with engravings
and colored plates. A copy,
paper-covered, will be sent
to anyone sending 81 cents
In one-cent stamps, to pay
the cost Of mailing onLy, to
DR.. r. V. Pierce. Buffalo, N.
Y. Cloth-bound. 81 stamps.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-03-15

Ask Mrs. Pkhams Understands Koman's s
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
Bent Her Double.

81 knew no one, for four weeks,
when ! was sick with typhoid and
kidney trouble,' writes Mrs. Annie
Hunter of Pittsburg, Pa, 'and when
| got better. although | had one of
the best doctors | could get, / was
bent double and had to rest my hands
on my knees when l walked. From
this terrible affection | was rescued
by Electric Bitters, which restored
my health and strength, and now
can walk as straight as ever. They
are simply wonderful" Guaran-
teed to cure stomach, liver and kid
ney disorders; at \. G.. Luken &
Co.'s drug store; price soc.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
Retail Prices

Furnished by Bee Hive Grocer,
r'ancalsa -four 10c per package.
Buckwheat flour Zoe per package.
Maple Syrup, $1.25 per gallon. Ex.
ira fine $1.40 per gallon.
Honey, 22c lb. q
Dates, Toe per ID.
Lemons, 35c doz.
Apples roc to $3.50 per bu
Cabbage, &c per ID. Ii
Potatoes, 60 to 75c per Blu.
Cal. Oranges, 25c to 60c dozen.
Cranberries, Is to zoe per at.
Lettuce, zoe Id /.
Figs, Doe per Id.
Bananas Is to zoe per dozen. j
Maple sugar, 15c Id.
Jersey sweet potatoes, 40c peck.
Clam chowder, 25c per can.
Clam boullion, 25c bottle.
Popcorn on cob, Sc lb.
Shelled popcorn Zoe per Id.
Malaga grapes, zoe lb.
Grape Fruit-2 for 25c.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
Personifcation in Mural Painting.
By Russell Sturgis, in the January
March Forum.

March Forum.
Personification as a theme for de-
sign has been overdone by our paint
ers, and not in the United States
alone. And, therefore, it is worth
while saying here, and in connection
with those straightforward, manly,
but hard and harsh presentations by
Vedder. that such set drawing, such
firm and decided outline, such de-
NAL Of color and of the higher charm
of light and shade, 60 to make up the
style which best BELTS such meta
physical subjects. If you are going
to put Anarchy and Civilization and
the like upon your canvas, you cannot
do better than to give them a treat
ment far other than that which you
would most enjoy if you were>paint-
ing the real as you see it. The solid
ity of the figures and the cold, dry
light which invests them have, as
they certainly should have, certain
relation to early work-to those ep-
ochs in which metaphorical painting
was greatly developed; and then it
seems altogether well to deny your
distractions those soft gradations of
colored light which are the charm
and the strength of pictures founded
rather closely upon nature herself
The charm of daylight upon colored
surfaces, the external and visible
beauty Of men and women and mani
mate things, are not for embodied
Truth, Patriotism, Science and Art,
Virtue and Vice. Let us make such
compositions purely architectural
decorative in the architectural sense,
and nothing more gentle and kindly
than that!
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
IN 1894 ROOSEVELT TRIED FOR
sPEAKERsHIP OF NEW
YORK ASSEMBLY.
and he FAILED
He Never Lost His Smile and Aft
erward Awarded the Faithful.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 4.-The cru
ell blasting given the hopes of Theo-
dore Roosevelt in his own fight to be-
come speaker of the assembly of 1894
is now recalled in connection with
the successful manner in which the
ing political affairs in the present
situation
Roosevelt was serving his third and
final term as member Of what was
known as the Diamond Back Twenty
first district Of New York city. Dem
ocratic ascendancy in the previous
house, which was presided over by
the late Hugh Mclaughlin bright
young man, Alfred c. Chapy, had
baked Roosevelt's ambition. He
saw his chance in 1884 and proceed
ed, quite like ordinary politicians, to
make combinations. He conferred
with members in the privacy of his
rooms, as young Wadsworth is doing
now. Many grasped his open hand
warmly. He got promises. Things
looked finely.
Walter S. Hubbell of Rochester,
was the other open candidate. SUI
preme Court Justice John M. Davy,
who tried SO many of the election
crooks in New York a month ago, and
who today retired from the bench
with honors, was conspicuous among
Hubbell's champions.
Interested on Roosevelt's side
were William T. O'Neil of Franklin,
Jonas Van Duzer of Chemung, Isaac
l.. Hunt of Jefferson, George Clinton
of Erie, Frederick Kruse of Catta-
raugus and several others.
Then, as now, fights were some
times decided by the formation of
new combination at the eleventh
hour The day of the caucus had
arrived. 1t was all over but the
shouting for both Hubbell and Roose-
welt. The sun had set The capt.
toll was alight. The caucus would
be called in two hours. Way down
in the corridor of the old Delavan sat
Titus Sheard Of Little Falls.
"Tite, why don't you get in this
race and show these fellows we know
how to turn a trick in the Mohawk
valley?" asked Henry c. Burleigh,
one of the millionaire members of the
north counties.
"All right said Sheard. Elbow
many votes can you deliver?''
Burleigh counted up and told him.
Now" said he, "let's get after
Warner, Miller and Draper and the
other men, for,'' and he opened and
snapped his watch, "it's getting
late.'
There was swift scuTying about
the hotel in the next few hours, and
several hackmen had to put whips to
their teams to get the delayed mem
bers up the hill in time.
The caucus was called to order
Hubbell sat twisting his thumbs.
Roosevelt, eager and expectant,
beamed on his supporters. Sheard,
with his face betraying no emotion,
awaited the nominations. Then came
the roll call and the surprise.
Sheard was elected by one vote.
Roosevelt's supporters, strong at
the start, numbered about fifteen
when the test came. One man stuck
close He was Kruse of Cattarau-
gus.
Fifteen years afterward, Roosevelt,
then governor, had chance to pay
him for his loyalty. He appointed
Kruse To the supreme bench.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
The Southern California New Train.
Best Route.

The Los Angeles Limited, electric
lighted, new from the Pullman shops,
with all latest innovations for travel
comfort, leaves Chicago 1905 p. m.
daily, arrives Los Angeles A As p. m.
third day. Solid through train via
Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Western Line and The Salt Lake
Route. Pullman drawing room and
tourist sleeping cars, composite OBJ
servation car, dining cars, la carte
service. For rates sleeping car reser-
vations and full particulars apply to
your nearest agent or address A. H.
Waggener, Trav. Agt., 215 Jackosns
Blvd, Chicago, Ill. 1921
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
A Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party may be
given to your stomach and liver, by
taking a medicine which will relieve
their pain and discomfort, viz: DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They are a
most wonderful remedy, affording
sure relief and cure for headache,
dizziness and constipation. 25c at
A. G. Luken & Co.'s drug store.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05

TrdCGU 10 I1G kIUIItyS,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
i'll the disorder OF
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that is their work.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
Richmond livestock

paid tv Richmond Abbatoir COY
Hogs, top heavy $4.60 to $4.75.
hundred.
Hogs, 400 lbs., common and rough,
$4.35 to $3.50 per hundred.
Hogs, 200 to $50 lbs, average, $3.50
to S. per hundred.
Choice butcher steers, 1915 to
$4.25 per hundred.
Lambs, $3.50 to Sc per hundred.
Calves, $3.50 t, Sc per hundred.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
Meats 1t Retail.

Maher Hadley Meat Market,
Roast pork, 15c.
Veal. 10 to Zoe %
Beefstake, 1912 ~ 15c.
Fresh pork, 10 to 15c per ID.
Chuck roast, 10c per 10.
Beef to boil, 6 to l5c per ID
Pork chops, 1919 per ID.
Fish, 15c ID.
Country Produce.
fPald by the Zee Hive Grocery
Eggs 25c dozen.
Butter, creamery, % to 27c Id;
country Is to zoe ID.
Chickens, dressed, 12l2c.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05

After a heavy meal, take cople Of
Doars Regulets, and give your
stomach, liver and bowels the help
they will need. Regulets bring easy
regular passages of the bowels.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05

Three little babes were nestI,d in
bed,
"I'H name William, Willie and
BILL mother said;
Wide was her smile, for triplets they
be,
She lays her good luck to Rocky
Mountain Tea. (Great baby
For sale by A. g. Luken & Co.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05

1t invigorates, strengthens and
builds up. 1t keeps you in condition
physically, mentally and morally.
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets.
For sale by Il. G. Luken & Co.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by Over Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
It used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05

Therefore, when your kidneys are weak
or out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do It's
du,y.
If YOU are sick or "fee1 badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DR..
kilmer's Swamp Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are we'll they will help
all the other organs TO health. trial
will co~vlnce anyone.
If YOU are sick YOU San make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys.
The mild and the extraordinary effect of
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases, and Is sold
on its merits by all f-t
druggists in fifty-cent ..:.ss:ssaa
and one-dollar size II III -
bottles. You may s 49,. t.l..-sss43ssg9
have sample bottle Home OF svamp-Eoot.
by mail tree, also pamphlet telling you
how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble Mention this paper
when writing to DIR. killner & Co., Bing-
namtou, Y. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp Root,
DR.. Ktlmer's Swamp Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, n. Y, on every bottle.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05

INSURANCE.

a. w. COLVIE, Fire Insurance,
City and Farm. Telephone $50.
800 Main street.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
LOCAL MARKETS
WAGON MARKET.


Wheat. 60 lbs, zoe to $1.15.
New Corn, 35 to BIC.
No. 2, 81 lbs. soc (shelled) SOC per
bushel
Timothy, new baled, So to $3.50.
New Hay $500 to 5000
Mixed hay, baled, $500. =.
Clover, baled, 800.
Clover loose, 5000.
Clover seed, S. to So per bu.
Rye, So to Soc per busheI.
New Oats, 25 to Use per bushel.
Straw, baled, $3.50 to SIS per ton.
~neaf oats, 8 to lee,
Miliet. Sc to So.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05

OH its merits by all
druggists in fifty-cent
and one-dollar size
bottles. You may
hnrn n camille hottie
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-05
THE MARKET 5
o. G. MURRAY.

Removed to IA North Ninth Street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

Nothing succeeds like success.
thereafter" is already a winner at
Pine Beach. 1t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
HANDSOME new HOSE WAGON
HAS BEEN RECEIVED HERE
Splendid Equipment Added to tho
Hampton Fire Ocpartmcnt-Bui
by Newport News Man.

The new hose wagon recently pur-
chased for The Hampton Fire Depart
ment WAS received ut the engine
mousse, yesterday and much admired
by the members of the department.
The wagon. which is equipped with
nj the latest appliances. was built by
Mr.. Ii. q. Cain. of Newport News.
There are four chemical engines al
taclltd To the wagon. besides other
necessary parapliernalia II will hold
two thousand feet of hose and can be
drawn by one or two horses. The
wagon Is neatly" gotten up. of sub
stantial make, and will fill long Iclt
necessity in the department. On
either Side of the wagon is painted the
words. THE Hampton Fire Depart
ment"
Last night many of the laddics went
to the engine house and examined tho
new wagon. II cost Sal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
The Quickest Delivery.

Can be depended upon If YOU buy
Your groceries from BrasIcy u Bush.
Phone Is. II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

Did you see thereafter .ast night;
Great, wasn't it? 1t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Judge Montague Takes Newport
News Physician 10 jail Who
Is Refused Ambulance.
SHERIFF KEEPS PRISONER N CELL
Nevertheless the Alcnist Saw tho Man
only Few Days Aso-lnsanl,y it
Is Believed Will he the Wife Muir
,derer's ,Dcfcrse--TrlaI Next Wed.
nesday. 50,

Judge Edward e. Montague who re-
presents Julian Pavlinic accompanied
By DIR. r.: 4. Styll of Newport News.
went 10 Tho. county Jail last night and
asked tho She iff for permission for
him and the doctor to see his client.
Sheriff Curtis refused to allow the
doctor 10 see he man unless he had
a permit from the court. lie con-
tended that as there was Jail ply
slciill there WIS no necessity for the
Newporcs News man TO see the prison.
err ~
Dr. Styll thought has seen the
man since he has bccn IN jail He
visited the prison it is said only Il few
days ago Dr. Louis Loeb who was
PaSlinic's physician has visited him
In jail. Judge Montague was inccns-
ell over tho action OF the sheriff.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.


You Know.
MIR. Robert Huldley. of Mathews
county, Is visiting Mr. and Mrs J.
IL. Gardner, in Ivy street.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Armstrong
started last night for Il visit of Il few
weeks in the north.
Capt. and Mrs. Frank w. Darling.
who have been in New York for Tie
last week. have returned To their
home in the West End.
Mrs. Samuel Gordon Cumming left
here last evening for Il visit of Il
Few days with relatives in Washing
ton.
Mr.. Samuel S. Lawson returned
yesterday from Il visit in New York
city and baltimore.
MIR. Il. NJ. McCandlish. manage. nj
the Hampton Telephone company,
will start today for his former homo
in MiddlcsnX county. who, No VIII
spend Sunday with his rcl ayes.
Mrs. Sallic rcuk. who attended, tIic
marriage Of her son. Licut;,,an. Wi
liam IL. Peek ;rd Miss Fen IN N,w
Richmond. Ohio, returned 10 her nome
in Hampton yes crtlay.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
TEAM MADE UP.
PlaycrssWho Will Represent Y. M. c..
A. on the Fourth of july.

Much interest attaches To the game
Of baseball which is to he played on
the Fourth of July between teams re-
Fresentingtthe Hampton and Newport
News Young. Mems Christian Associa
lions. The Mttle will be fought on
the diamond in the west end.
Secretary \. Walter Lynch. tho
manager of the Hampton team. has
announced the selection of the follow
ing players: AIessrs. Lloyd McClci-
Iand. Percy Ashby. Walter Rowe. Hen.
ry Collier. Hamilton Richardson, Jack
WYATT A. L. Wyatt. Robert Holt
Harry Whiting, NJ. O.. Lackey, j..
Randolph Hayes, John Rowe, Bruce
Bentley and the Rev. T. Ryland San
ford. !.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

Mrs. Juhh-Oh. miss, he that bad
lncypcricncc- But you're looking vcry
well, Mrs. Jubb. Mrs. Jubb--.th, Miss,
! Inc one o they MS frets iDnardly!-
Punch
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Norfolk Eagles Visit Hampton.

Seventeen members of the Norfolk
Company Uniform Rank of Eagles,
visited Hampton aerie last night II
is likely that IL company will be form
cd here in the near future Refresh
ncnts were served.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Truthful.

My dear" said vain old man to
his wife, these friends here won't be-
lcve That I'm only forty five years old.
You know speak the truth, don't
you:'
We'll" answered tho simple wife. 81
suppose must believe it. John. as
you've stuck to it for fifteen years.
Exchanges
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Cold Flooded.

Mary-Do YOU think one should mar.
~ for love or money? Chapcron My
dear. love is an excuse for marriage
but money Is n justilication..-M Mel
bourne Times
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
plenty of Good Hams. Today.

Zig shipment received Yesterday.
including the delicious Smithfield. The
real country and Jones hams. Just
telephone is If you want one for to-.
morrow Bcasley & Bush. It,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

Mr. Pollard Guest of Mr.. Schmcz.
Mr.. John Garland POLAND. Il mem
hcr OF the Richmond bar. is The CUES,
OF MIR. and Mrs. George ~. Schnclz.
across Hampton bridge.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

MIR. Robert Iiuidlcy. of Mathews
county, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j.
IL. Gardner, in Ivy street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Teas and coffccs.

Nothing better. and few offer as
good as You will find AT Bcaslry 4
Bnsh#. That - cent coffee is the best
ever. Phone IS. IL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Green Vegetables,

lust The best that tho market af
fords. and including everything III
season, can be had AT I,easley &
l'ushs today. Phone Is. 1t.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-11-17
LENGTH OF sCAcKsNAKEa.
Rapidly of Movement Makes Then,
Seem Longer.


One Of the significant features OF this
snake season, and OF any snake season
that occ-rs, which is every rear, Is the
very long length Of the blacksnakes
that are seen, says the Ohio State Jour-
nal. This Is not at all remarkable, for
about the only thing a bIacksnake has
to show for itself is its length. 1t has
no musical tail like the ratflesnake.
nor the puffed-out head Of the Kissing
viper. nor the livid, languid manners Of
the housesnake--lt has only length, and
when with amazing speed It whips
through the deep grass or dead leaves
II seems to be thirty or forty feet long.
SO truly does this little Illusion ex-
list that when a person tells Of a black
snake seven or eight feet long, lie
prIdes himself on great modesty Of
statement And, by the way, we have
noted many blacksnake stories this
summer, and we have not encountered
a snake under seven feet.
There was that story Of n girl out In
York State, who heard her little dog
barking violently out In the stable. she
went there to discover the cause, and
10 that little dog was In fight with
blacksnake seven feet long. 1t was
great fight and the dog was doing he
roic work, keeping the python at bay
until the little girl hunted up a pitch
fork and with that dispatched the SER
pent, which, the account says, was sew
en- feet long. OF course, 1t had to be
seven feet for there is no other kind.
Is there a moral to this? There is,
Of course, to every snake story. 1t is
this: Be exceedingly careful not to
make bigger than it is the horrible in
cident in your life which you encoun-
ter. See that your blacksnake is under
seven feet long.