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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-02
RoYALIon.

Miss G. L. StickDey returned Tuesday
from st. Andrews, n. B.
Miss Ethel Adams left Monday for
trip to Boston and vicinity.
Mrs. G. w. JOY and Miss Beatrice re-
turned Monday from Castleton.
Mrs. Berg Of New York came Saturday
to spend week at Lyman cottage.
Miss Cecilia Wyer OF Montreal is spend
ing two weeks at Rock Ledge farm.
Miss Florence Culver is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Forrest Ashland, in St. Adams.
Rev. Levi Wild Joined Mrs. Wild in Ber-
nardston, Mass, yesterday for weeks
stay.
Mrs c. ID. Mcclellan returned Thurs
day from the Rangeley lakes and Berlin,
III
Miss Mabel Bradley from Enosburg
spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. A. I.
Danf0rth.
Saint Paul's Episcopal church-Even-
ing prayer and sermon at p. m. Every
one Invited.
Mrs Berg and Mrs. Porter spent Tues
day in Hanover, n. H., going to Pier
mont Tor the night.
Miss +. G. Copelin returned Tuesday
evening from the Adirondacks, where she
had spent fortnight.
Edwin Doubleday and son go today to
Pittstield, Mass, after spending ten days
with his mother and,sister.
Miss Maud Estabrooks of Cambridge,
Mass, came Thursday to spend a week
with her aunt, Mrs. 5. Z. Kendall.
Letters for the following persons are adj
vertised at the ROyalton postotiice:- Mrs.
Francis SaDborn, Mr. Charles Dow.
w. r. Skinner left Sunday for Winthrop
Highlands, Mass, where he viii spend
some time with MIR. and Mrs. n. NJ. Gay
Mrs. Fred Hudson and children of
Worcester, Mass, came Saturday TO visit
Mrs. Hudson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
james Beck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ainsworth Of
Chicago, after spending a week at the
Casc4dnac House, left Wednesday for
Syracuse, y. \.
William Norton OF Whitingsyille, Mass,
Joined his family at James Bucks Satur-
day. Monday they left for Canada, where
they will visit before returning 10 their
home.
An automobile party, including DR.. and
Mrs. Z. I. Sherman and little daughter OF
Springfield, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
III. Laird OF w bite River Junction dined at
Locust Lodge Saturday.
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SHARON.

Mrs. Ernest Badger has her niece visit
ing her.
NJ. S. Myers is back in town to finish
up work.
Geo. Ryan has moved onto the Calvin
Fay place.
w. Hayes has moved onto the Hiram
Bruce place.
Patten Bros. hostler has finished work
at the stable.
{. Mcclure has finished work and left
town Monday.
Mrs. S. X. Baxter came Monday for
few weeks stay.
w. Atcheson and family arrived at Mrs
Manley's for few days.
w. Hayden and wife were in White
River junction Monday.
]. Byers has finished work for o. G
SAWYER and is firing on the e. V. Ry.
Rev. +. Z. Grant of 81. Johnsblry :
expected to speak at the Old folks
picnic.
Walter Burgess and party OF frienu'
from Boston are spending their vacation
at the old home.
Edwin Day caught one day last week II
his pond three trout weighing respeetiVei,
! 5, Al and pounds.
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RoxBuRY.

z. S. Stanton was in Randolph Monday.
The Lord brothers of West Berlin were
in town Monday.
Elon Wiley of Concord, n. H., is here
for several days vacation.
John O'Grady was in West Brookteld
Monday, collecting taxes.
NJ. Z. Warrington and wife OF Mortified
we're here one day recently.
Rev. Mr.. Merrill Of st. Johnsbury was
here over Sunday, II being communion
sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John ordway are the
happy parents Of a son, born THURSDAY,
July 18th.
DR.. Howard arrived from Burlington re-
Gently and has his Office In the rooms over
Tilden's sheds, adjoining the store.
Rev. Mr.. Stewart was here several days
the past week. and Sunday afternoon or
gained a Sunday school in Little North
field.
Mrs. Myra Freeland and two children
visited Mrs. Freeland's sister, Mrs. Bert
Farm worth, in Braintree several days last
week.
MIR. and Mrs. +. o. Kennedy returned
from their camping out near Lake Cham
plain Saturday evening, having spent two
weeks there.
The bali game Saturday between the
married aud single men was generally
considered rather one-sided, since Il was
/ said the single men procured four or hV'
I uut-Of-t town players, among them being
pitcher from Boston, and most Of the 9TH
1 ers mentioned were quite experienced
PLAYERS The score stood p to m fayol
Z Of the single men.
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EAST sRAlNTREE.

Miss Mabel Tracy is working at walter
Fullam's,
Will blanchard Of Boston, is at FREQ
Flintis for few weeks.
Miss Eva Clifford Of Lynn, Mass, is VS.
ting at J. {. Simonsons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Wilson spent a few
DAYS at the hotel recently.
Henry Woehler of Canton, n. u
,,isitad In town the first OF the week.
Hazel Ferguson visited at A. NJ. huo-
bardis in Randolph the last oil the Week
Mrs. Pearl Rand and baby are visiting
her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. Reuben Nor-
man. ,s
Mics Lula Flint went Saturday 70
Springfield, Mass, 70 VISIT hef uho'e >
wesley Coburn and family are visiting
al Fdgsr Parker's this week. Ihey aIe
III move to Wallingtord, where nc ha7
work.
Felix stokes is nursing a sore hand
caused by getting y bruised nAin -,
bridge in the Gull AFTER the nSru ~
Of July p.
Mrs. Emma French has sutheiehtly
'l..l-os from her recent illness 10 be
a1Ie 10 come from her daughters 10 her
home here and remain few days
Mr.. White Of Maiden, Mass Sno
came last week TO visit at Eag't I oan-
horns, returned home SUNDAY e. -.
,Ssnied bv Miss Jennie ssnborn, VINO "a
been spending her vacation with mel
parents. - q
M-s r =. Flint went last week e
t-'a.5, 81 snend some time with Rev. !
~ Goein's family. Mrs. Colin, who =
IN an slmost helpless condition iron on,
,. ~ has gone to Belle Isle fol
. s-..sfrr5auf
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WlLLlhmsroWN.

Dexter Baker spent Sunday in Mont
pelier.
Walter Kendrick returned from his va
cation last Friday.
Carl seaver is improving in health, so he
is out Of doors now.
Miss Anna Poor returned home from
Washington last week.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
o. Morgan last Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Lynde OF Barre city spent
Sunday at George Lynde's.
Miss Helen Kimball Of Richmond Is
visiting in town this week.
Miss Margaret Henry, nurse from
Barre, is caring for Henry Erskine, who Is
i'll.
Miss Susie Whitney was in Barre Satur-
day and had her teeth extracted by DR..
Watt
VIII Hopkins had five cows killed by
lightning during the severe storm Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. George Earle is visiting in Barre
and vicinity for two weeks. Miss Mary
Sayery is keeping house for her.
Philip Pratt died at the home Of his
daughter at the quarries last Friday. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
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Sale OF Real Estate on Execution.

The following described real estate having
been levied upon by virtue Of a certain execution
issued by Melville +. Smile, clerk ~ the Wash
ington county court, and now 10 my hands for
collection In favor Of Geo. A. Wales against John
II. Kelley, 50 much Of said real estate may be
necessary TO satisfy said execution with all legal
fees and charges thereon viii be sold by at
Of Orange, on the 2ith day Of August, A. D. 1906.
at ten O'Clock In the forenoon. said real estate l.
situated In Orange and is the same which Ell l..
DensmOre decided 60 the said John II. Kelley by
his deed OF warranty dated the 9Th day Of Sep
TENDER, A. ID. 1880, which said deed Is recorded In
Book IS, Page 2 81 the Land Records Of orange,
and also all and the same land and premises
which John Allen, administrator Of the estate Of
susan Pitkin, late deceased conveyed 90 the
said john H. Kelley, and recorded In Book IS,
Page lsa. of Land Records 81 Orange, and the
whole g. bounded on the north and east by land
Of Livingston and Cushing, on the south by land
Of Sarah Collins, and on the west by land Of G. n.
Nelson, and D. subject 90 mortgage IN favor OF
A. y Morse for about one hundred dollars.
Dated az orange this 18th day 81 June, A. ID.
1905. IVA
w. d. CAMP, Deputy Sherin.
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License 10 sen.
ESTATE on WILLARD D. BoYcE.

ESTATE OF WILLARD ID. bONtE.
STATE or VERMONT. In Probate Court, held
RANDoIPm DISTRICT, -. az Randolph, IN and for
said District, on the 18th day ~ July, A. D. 1905.
Presents HON WIN. ". NICHOLS, Judge.
Ebert l. Clafin administrator Of the estate 81
willard u. Boyce, late Of Braintree, IA said
District deceased. makes application % said
Court for license 10 sell an 81 the real estate ~
said deceased situated IN nropkheld and Brain
tree. % wit, a farm az the south end ~ the gulf
aud a house and lot In East Bfaintree, represent
ing that the sale viii be necessary for the pay
ment of the debts Of said deceased.
Whereupon, 10 q ordered by said Court, that
said application Dee referred O. session thereof
e. De held AZ the Probate Ofilce IN Randolph,
On the 9Th day 81 August, A. y. 1905, for hear
Ing and decision thereon and t D. fart her ordered.
that an persons Interested be notified hereof, by
publication 81 notice ~ said application and order
thereon. three weeks successfully 10 the Herald
and News newspaper published at
Randolph. Boa this state, and which circulates ~
the ueiRhharhnsld of those interested, before said
time 81 hearing. that they may appear az said
time and place. aud, u they see cause, object
thereto.
By the Court. Attest.
I7il WILHAM H. NICHOLS Judge.
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NORTH RoYALToN.

John Proudfoot, Worcester Proudtoot
and Arthur Blanchard of Newton Centre
are guests at Geo. behring's.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Charles Burbank and son
of Providence, h. l., Mr.. and Mrs. FRANK
Nortbrop Of Barre, Miss Helen Burbank
and Isle Mcintosh and son VISITED thslt
father, Oren Burbank last week
The barn and contents on Charles MoX-
ley's farm, occupied BY Ethan Jones Nere
b,5rned Sunday afternoon by lightning.
one horse was killed bv the bolt OF light
ming and three pigs were burned.
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Galveston's Sea Wan

makes life now as safe in that .ity as on
the hia her uplands. q. ". Gocdioe, VINO
resides on DuttOn street IN Waco, Tex.
needs no sea wall for safety. He writes -
II have used DR.. Kings New discovery
for Consumption the past fye years ana IL
keeps me well and safe. Before thal lilne
1 had a cough which for years had been
growing worse. Now IFS gone" Cures
chronic Coughs, LaGrippe, Group, Whoop-
ing Cough and prevents Pneumonia.
Pleasant 20 take. Every bottle guaran-
iced. Price, soc. and si.o0 Trial bottle
free.
For sale b. II. A. Leonard, Randolph.
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commlssloners, Notice.

LsIA IE VI EITEN o 70 ID =
The undersigned. having been appointed BY the
Honorable Probate Court far the District Of
Randolph. commissioners 10 receive examine
and adjust ail claims and demands ~ on persons
against Eliza q FuHer. larc ~ Brbpkhcid. In
said district deceased, hereby give notice that
SIC viii meet Cor the purpose nf examining and
allowing said clslms af y. W. tnucdt s house pa
said Braakueld. August 4 49,.
and November ~ 1fo. from
81 O'Clock until o'clnr1
IN ra aarh uf said DAYS and that Elk
rl9nfhs from the lI HHv ~ IuiF, A. p.
f1's Is the time limited hr said Court f1r said
cred Ifurs 20 present their claims % us Tor
examination aud allowance.
nafed Ia Brsssheid. this ni day %
july. A. D. 1903. fl4
r ~. CHADWICK. 60.
n Vs. e BLANCHARD. ttli =
John v Uutledt, Adm.
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AN ENVIABLE
SAVINGS BANK RECORD
The LAMolLI.E COUNTY SAVINGS BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY OF HYDE PARK

Opened doors business January 1880 from which
time its deposits have steadily increased until they
amount to more than Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars
evdencng the strong and abiding faith that the public
has ever had in this institution.
Itiswh excusabe pride that the management points
10 the fact that Notwithstanding monetary stringencies
and panics there has never been six months period
since the organization of the Bank that did show an
increase in the deposits
AS is well known, ex Gov. Page, the President Of the
Bank has always been strong believer in the idea that
Vermont money ought be kept in Vermont to foster
Vermont enterprises and to build up Vermont industries
He has actedupon the principle that it is only for the
good of Vermont but for the safety the Bank do this
because the security for home loans always be
fully examined and considered by the Directors of the
Bank The result of this line of conduct the part of
this Bank is that holds the unique record of
having lost dollar by poor note, does it now hold
SO far as known, single dollar of poor doubtful paper
This Bank pays IL per cent interest compounded
semi annually and socts deposits from all who regard
safety of principal rather than high rates OF interest the
first prerequisite in the proper conduct Of Savings nstu
tons and who believe that it is only safer but wtha
better for the deposto that his money home
where it will help the state in which he is primarily
interested.
Deposits may be made at any time, but if made be-
fore August 5th they will draw interest from July Is
Send your name on postal card, referring to this
paper and leafe giving interesting facts touching this
Bank will be sent to you free, postpaid.
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10 End 81 the Worla

Of troubles that robbed =. II. Wolfe OF
Bear Grove, Ia, OF all usefulness came
: rem be began taking Electric Bitiers.
lie writes rive years ago Kidney trou-
~ caused me CREST suffering, which j
would never have survived had not taken
Fl. rtric Bitters. They also cured me q
l.s.9roI D.billtv." 5ure cure for all
: mach. T.irer and kidney complaints,
+ - 4 seases. Headache. Dizziness and
Ws.Satss o. bodily decline. frlee DC.
For sale by II. A. Leonard, Randolph
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EAsr RANDOLPH.

Mrs.. Abbie spiller ifo, ~ i'Aa'
spent sunday at her home nsls' -i....s a.
Wr ana Mrs. F. g. spraguen sis, "a NJ.
~ bowe Of their nephew -
W. 4o,s an IS Bethel last THURSDAY. 49,
Wr. end Mrs Dan We. Mor. !. ~ home
Wellington, VI, arr visiting ~. :. -WsIIace
's3s-ir rsrents. Mr. ana Ais
Baglcy- p-,iart society Wiil hold
PC - Ie,,l-s.-rgrf' s hail THURSDAY e'e
9 far y 4bere win be- 8 fancy ~ ~
ing, A1 t--tis Quilts vil also q -
Z - e-ss-s ana cake viii also 2
All come.
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WEST saooKFIELD.

4 daughter was born to Mr. ana MS
~. 4. Blanchard saturday, July =.
Miss Name Clafin started for Mondo ~,
WE. Juiv p. where she Is 10 ave Win hei
aunt
W A. Hutchinson has returned ron ~
- visit In Randolph much lmpfoFea ~
health.
Ar pierce has rented the creamery y
,srfies from Maine, ~ ho VIII take posse
s8on Aug. list.
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A-sr namm. editor and manager ol - Y
t8aati nationalist, Emlnence, hN.- W. =,
Va ercelv stacked four years -
tl.ls, fought a box of bucklen = - T.,
-alre. % which he says.-s.if cured me -
tea "a s. and no Trouble since" Quiekes
healer Of Burns. sores. Cuts aud Moauos
%
Ger ale By II. A. LeOnsrd, Randolph
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-02

Don't drag along with a dull, bilious
heavy feeling. You need pill. Use De
WINS Little Early Risers, the famous
Iittie pills. Do not slcken or grippe, but
results are sure. Sold by Nj. }. Sargent q
Son. south koyalton.
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A ~o5la ~, y .,Sagb cures are constiFals,,.,s'
y 81 os.i tso-e containing opiaies I ~ tbs
esIse,-iss eative Honey sno Tar nie M an an
t-Ss Contains 10 op.-.siR ochester.
90 ooN n a Gooano's Pharmacy n0'-'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-08-02

BROMO Quinine Tab
- druggists refund money If It tails 20
-. Il III. GROVES signature = on
ss4h box. sc.
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Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness Of
the skin of any sort instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Oibthiehl'
Al any drug store.
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Lantern ExpIoeea, Ban eurned.

Lantern Exploded, Barn Burned.
Sunday afternoon about O'Clock while
Edwin L. Larkin, who lives about four
miles from Chelsea village on the East Hill
near the Tunbridge lire, was exploring
under his barn with lantern ia search Of
a setting hen, the lantern exploded, set
ting fire to the barn. Mr.. Larkin and his
little boy were alone on the premises at
the time and could not put the fire out,
but they succeeded in saving what live
stock was in the barn. Mr.. Larkin then
rung the fire alarm on his telephone and
neighbors from all around were on the
premises IN a few moments and succeeded
IN saving the house and other buildings
nearby.
Besides the barn, there were burned his
e1silage cutter, one work harness he
saved one), one PAIR blankets, some ten
tons Of hay, two tons OF straw and lot of
farming tools which one usually collects
in and about a farm barn.
lie had only a small insurance on the
building or its contents. The lantern was
one Mr. Larkin had used several years and
was supposed 10 be one Of the best safety
lanterns.
Mr. Larkin is already building a new
barn. Neighbors took hold and assisted
him Monday morning and new barn is
rapidly being constructed ready to hold
the balance OF his hay crop.
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John Parks Dead

John Parks, former resident of this
town, died at the home Of his daughter
Mrs. Mary Parks Flanders, at Bozeman
Mont, July 10. John Parks was horn in
Philadelphia, Pa, July 4, $50. The
greater part OF his youth was spent on
the sea as a sailor. When quite young
man he united with the Methodist church
Mr.. Parks and his wife moved from here
IN 1887, after a residence here of many
years, to BoZeman, Mont, to live with
their daughter who, with her husband
tenderly cared for them in their old aye
Mrs. Parks died in 1899. For one OF m
age, Mr.. Parks was remarkably strong
and active until the past year, scarcely
ever being sick enough to employ a
physician. Last October be took lis bed
and had not been able to leave # since
without assistance. Besides his daughter.
MIS-. George W. Flanders, he left one son.
John 5. Parks of Helena. Mont. and
three grandchildren, Clara, Laura and
George Flanders, all of whom were present
al the funeral, which was held from the
First M. +. church at Bozeman Sunday
afternoon, July Is. Many friends at
tended the services to pay their last
tribute Of respect to Father Parks, and
the casket was covered with beautiful
flowers.
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=, t,is state Il Is not necessary 70 s ~
in ~ l.,-ss notice for eviction o. : eo COY.
any a'e ~, ~ original laxative cough sSiSS "
sSss = "a Laxative Honey ana a. som
h '.l,ss Sold by NJ. }. Sargent q sun
- 80 uns-aIfuu.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-03-10
For An Impaired Appetite.

Loss OF appetite always results from
faulty digestion. All that is needed
is 2 few doses of Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They will in
vigorate the stomach, strengthen the
digestion and give you an appetite
like a wolf. These Tablets act as a
gentle laxative. For sale by
B. S. Ashby & Co.,
Accomac, All County Agencies.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-03-10
Conger Eels.

Conger eels hunt for the octopus and,
when found, proceed to browse on its
limbs. The octopus tries to hug the
siippery, Shiny conger tight, but in
vain. and, finding its limbs growing
less. discharges It's ink in the face OF
the foe and under cover Of the turbld
water beats a hasty retreat. 1t is to
escape the too pressing attention OF its
foes that the octopus possesses the
power Of changing its color to corre-
spond with that of its surroundings.
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An EnnIish Sunerstition.

According to an ancient bit of Sus-
sex folklore, when a bride returns
home from church her single friends
at once rob her of all the pins In her
dress under the impression that every
maiden who is lucky enough to possess
one will be married during the course
OF a year.-LondOn Express.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-03-10

The smallest depOsi'
tor receives as prompt
and courteous treatment
as the largest. Managed
entirely " our home
people.
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In the Lnnd of Moab.

II was a sad. sad sight in one Of the
homes Of a city Of the great and rlch
country in the land of Moab. You
ought to know little of the history OF
that land Its cities were as rich as
the cities of S pdom and GOmorrah, ana
tha Inhabitants of these cities were just
as vile as the SodOmites. They were
NOT only idol wOrshipers, but worse.
Their worship was similar to that
which was celebrated in the temple OF
Baal. In this home are three weeping
widows. Naomi is there and Orpah
and Ruth. Like pure, spOtless dla-
monds. glittering amid the filth or a
swine trough, is the purity Of this
home compared to the vileness and sin
all around 1t. Naomi now is speaking
to her girls those beautiful words
found In. the book of Ruth: "And Ma
omi said unto her two daughters-in
law. Go each to her mothers house
the Lord deal kindly with you as yt
have dealt with the dead and with me-
Then methinks l can see Ruth turn hel
great soulful eyes upon Naomi as she
SAYS: Mother, why speak thus to me
Thou didst give to me for a husband
thy dearly beloved son. But thou dds
do more than all that. Thou dds
teach me about the God Of Moses an(
of Joshua. Thou hast shown me th'
way Of life and what the purity o
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chamberIain's Collie. Cholera ana
Diarrhoea Remedy.

The great success of this prepara-
IN, in the relief and cure of bowel
CON, plants has brought it into almost
nrivt ,rsal use. 1t never fails, and
when reduced with water and sweet
ened is pleasant to take 1t is equally
valuable for children and adults. For
SUN B. S. Ashby & Co.,
Aocouac, All County Agencies
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-03-10

Sometimes vegetable growth is very
rapid. The common mushroom attains
it's full size in less than twenty-tour
hours.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-03

shallow place, moose, II possible, is slipped
its head, and it is dragged ashore by mule Then
strong sticks driven deep into the ground all
around It to prevent It from getting away, and
d cage hastily constructed and large enough hold
It, Is placed against end of the eXtemporized pen
IN which opening is made for the purpose of ad-
mitting the creature from the pen into the cage 1t
IS compelled to enter by being prodded in the rear
and the cage is thereupon closed and placed upon a
cart for transportation. 1t is a troublesome busi-
ness, of course but 1t pays, for tweve-foot alli-
gator, alive, Is worth hundred and twenty-five
dollars.
This should not be considered high price when
1t Is understood that it takes alligator at least
one hundred and fifty Years and perhaps longer than
that, to reach length of twelve feet. Probably
alhgatorS and CroCodilCs the longest lived all
animals, but reptiles generally, and tortoises, are
remarkable Tor longevity, though reliable data on
the subject are lacking. In Florida, by the way
there are two species of CrOcOdes, specimens of
which are caught and taken to market in the same
way the alligators.
For ella monsters, at five to eight dollars apiece
there is a steady demand. 1t has recently been
proved that the bite OF these reptiles is venonous
and even dangerous, but the old-time notion that
their breath poisonous has foundation in fact.
They native to the deserts of Arizona, living
in holes or under masses of vegetable debris Dur
ing the day they lie torpid, but at twilight come
out to feed insects and the eggs of birds People
who make a business OF catching them collect in
Cidentally large numbers of horned toadS, which,
being plentiful IN that region, worth only two
three dollars a dozen.