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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
WIFE OF Prominent CHICAGO
PUBLISHER BRUgAly MURDER.
ED AND AObBEO N DAYTIME
fiend Who Committed Crime Confesses After Futile Ef
tort to Cover Up Trace Of Ills Guilt
Evidence Showed That Victim Had Struggled Vigorously Against
Her Assalant Three Rings Worn on Right Hand Missing
Body Half Buried in Rubbish.

Mrs. Holllster, has confessed to the
murder.
Body Buried Under Rubbish.
Strangled to death with three
strans OF flne copper wire. the body
of MI1. Franklin G. Hollister, wife
of q member Of the typothstae. was
found today in an ally on Belden ave
hue. "A large force Of detectives were
put 70 work on the mystery. Mrs
Hollister left home early yesterday
|mOrning to sing ut the funeral OF a
trieuA Since that time she had moi
been seen bg members Of her family
and last night the police were ask
ed to and her.
Search was instituted and came ia
Ian end this morning. when the body
was found half concealed under a pile
Of rubblsh In the inclosed yard 0t
Edward WINS. at 3GS Belden avenue
There were evidences that Mr. Hol
lister had struggled vigorously againsi
Ter ASSISTANTS. Three rings she
wore on the righ hand were missing
| Hollister and the police, after thu
investigation, inferred that she wa'
murdered and robbed In the day time
and her body thrown on a refuse pill
soma time In the night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
lndiscriminate
Charges Preferred
Senate Committee Considers C'imina.
a tons Against Secretary RsynoldA Rodsy
says He Is . Partisan and Bu'ldozs'.

Washington, January 13.-The
charges against lanes w. Ray
nolds. renominated by tie president
as secretary for New Mexico, were
considered by the senate committee
on territories today and the confr.
nation will be held up until they can
be investigated. He Is charged with
being an offensive partisan, which
did not have any effect upon the com
mittee. Former Delegate Rodey
charged HIm with bulldo1ng dele
gates Of the last territorial conven
tion In order to accomplish the de-
feat Of Rodey for denomination. The
serious charges against Reynolds are
that when acting as governor he par
doned notorious criminals for poll
tical effect, that he had manipulated
his Office SO as to secure large fees;
also that he and former Governor Ot
ero Ind by unfair means procured
lands eight miles wide on either Side
of an important stream which they
use for sheep ranch.
The statehood fight enters into ths
fight to some extent and Reynolds Il
opposed by the faction which Is seek
ing joint statehood with Arizona.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
Status Of Las Vegas
irrigation Project

Jefferson Reynolds recently sent a
fe,rer 10 Judge Alphonso Hart or
Washington, requesting nim TO make
personal investigation at the interior
department as 20 the cXast statas oi
the Las Vegas reservoir project. In
response to his request, ne has re-
cei,ed the following communication
from Judge Har,. Your letter Ieceiv-
ed this morning. | went immediately
to the office of tae reclamation hd-
reau. ! was informed there That the
prospect of immediate action IN re.
Aa,a 10 the Las Vegas irrigation pro-
lect Is no1 vefy promising. on account
of want OF funds. The Carlsbad, hon
do and Roswell projects nave sotteh
in antad. and these VIII exhaust the
money. in the treasury credited tt
New Mexico, and more, too. They
claim that the proceeds from the sale
Of ,ublic lands in New Mexico are in
sufficient to meet the demands fol
irrigation. From my conversation a.
the Office it seems that the first ant
only thing for Las Vegas to DO, Is u
get the Las Vegas irrigation plant OF
the list Of projects to be taken care
Of and have the order made. Th''
will never be- accomplished BY CORE
spondenos. The pressure oil irriga
tion plants Is tremendous. J will con
fer with them farther upon this sub
iect. but this is the way the matte
presents itself today
This information Is valuable a
being recent, direct and reliable
While not encouraging to Las Vegas
It is only by knowing the true con
dition which exists that we can h,p
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
WORK Of THE
RECLAMATION
SERVICE 10DATE
ssventy-Ssven Miles oi Main Ca
naIs Of River Size Built Ii
Three Years. s
I'rlsstioa Caasls Long Enough 70 Span
the Earth Twice Built II Twenty.
Five veass.

Washington. d. c.. Jan. 1s--In an
address on reclamation work IN the
west before the national geographic
society last night. G. J. Blanchard of
the Geographical Survey declared
seventy-seven miles Of main canals Of
river size have been built during TIE
three years In which the United States
reclamation service nas been organ
ised and that irrigation canals loag
enough to spaA the earth t~ioe and
representing m outlay Of oo0s0ooI 40
had been built during The paat' euoster
century. "nvery year." hs eald. "tAts
area returns Z harvest valued at more
than 916o.0o0. 900 and two mi1liou peo'
pie dwell In harmony and content
where only : short time 40 = wilder
ness relgned."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Following was the verdict q ~
c0roner's Jury IN ths CO.. ce Wal1et
II. Jones', who waa asaaultsd hy 0Io'
gory Pare II O6llub,s u 1s..I Z
We the una u if1slds 4
peaCe and Jurors, Who asat upon n u
Inquest held this 9th day of January
1906, on the body of ono Walter II.
Jones. found in precinct No. 4, IN the
county Of Mckinley, territory of New
Mexico, tnd that the deceased came
to Sis death indirectly by m assault
and blows from one Gregory Page
and from complications arising from
such blows, and from his own nesli'
gence after assault"
Jones, while intoxicated. had AZ
suited Mrs. Page. lady who n pars
ticularly liked and realected ~ 81
Gallup. Mr.. Page heard q i and
coming down into the xalooa where
Jones was drinking, assaulted him
with the leg Of chair. though hts
attorney, n w. Dobson, claims with
his fists. Following the assault com
plicat ations .ensued and Jones'. while out
Of his head climbed out on the r0of
or 1 hotel, and fell to tire ground
breaking his leg. From the combi'
nations Of injuries or from bad treat
ment OF the case as some allege, Jones'
died.
x great deal has been said about
the case. relegrams have been sent
| to the Denver News and other papers,
claiming that Page had 80 much polit'
ical influence that none dare arrest
him, He Ia a prominent republican.
but the reason that he has not been
| arrested is that few In the Carbon
city seem to blame him for the act.
page, himself, though quite influential.
Ia not particularly popular. but nls
wife Is n leader Of Christian charit'
able work In the city and everyone
feels angry at the indignity offered
her. Il will without question be
better for all concerned II = formal
examination OF Page be held and MS
responsibility III the matter legally
fixed. The Optic Is informed that he
| Is perfectly willing to stand trial In the
matter. Great effort is being exertec
to make capital out Of the matter
against the republican party Of Nc
Kinley county with which Page y
afIiliated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

to net intelligently and effectively.
Evidently Judge Hart agrees with
the views of Mr.. Winters, which were
recently expressed through the Optic,
The only way 10 get our project ad-
yanced on the irrigation schedule Is
by a personal presentation OF our
claims In Washington. moi only once
as has already been done. but repeat
edly. II necessary.
In this connection It Ia well to say
that the community greatly appreci'
ates the efforts of Judge Hart In
our behalf. At the request Of Mr.
Raynolls a number Of months ago, he
visited the department and succeed
ed IN getting two soil experts sent
to Las Vegas to make investigations
which were necessary to ton,?lete the
records relative to our project. He Is
always ready TO exert himself IN be
half OF Las Vegas and anything which
concerns her interests.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
BIG GRAIN BROKERS
MAKE ASSIGNMENT.

Cleveland. o., January 1s--Parsons.
Snyder & Co.. stock and grain brok-
ers, with offices in Hollenden hotel,
made an. assignment this morning to
]. A. Smith. attorney. The firm
was member Of the Cleveland Stock
Exchange. and the Consolidated Ex
change OF New York. II ID stated
that they did much business Tor lie
fand w. Prior. who committed suicide
Tuesday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
"srownies' Ente ertain."

The Misses Mildred and Artless
Browne and Mr.. Owen Browne gave
a very enjoyable reception to about
seventy friends at Rosenthal hall last
evening.
1t was dancing party and was one
OF the prettiest affairs given In the
city for some time.
The hall was beautifully decorated
in the colors, scarlet, cream and ca
nary. Long streamers were festooned
between the walls and the central
chandelier, forming bell shaped can
opys over the heads Of the dancers
The windows were latticed with the
colored ribbons, and In the center q
each was suspended large crimson
paper bell. On the front wall OF tht
bali room was beautifulsdesign, con
sisting of three large shields, con
nected by ribbons In the colors, th'
khields bearing the mca,3rams o
the host and hostesses.
The programs were very unique
being printed ON light brown papel
and ON the cover in dark brown inl
were the words, Brownies" '06. Their
were sixteen dances and larg'
number of extras but when the oi
chestra played the strains OF Home
Sweet Home,' the guests were reluc
| tanf to depart.
Delicious refreshments were serve'
during the intermission and most e'
cellent music was furnished by tn
Las Vegas orchestra, every dance bs
Ing heartily encored.
The Misses Browne are very charm
ing hostesses and there was no on
| in attendance who did not agree the
II was one Of the most enjoyable evef
ings they had even spent.
| Those present were Messrs. an
. | Medames c. w. Browne, 7. b. McNai
land Z. l.. Brown, Mrs. A. d. Smiti
Misses Rachel Ward. CornIe Murra!
Georgia Murray. Irene Whitmore, Be-
sic Ross, Carry Fisher. Jane La Ru'
Eunice Tamme, Alice Smith. Florenc
| Hoskina. Vera Gehring. Anna Nj
Mahon, Marie Schaefer, Helen Schae
er, MAreth Furro. Clara Callahan
Carol Ross. May koss, Sadie OByrn'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Savannah, Ga, January 1S.--Pleas
In abatement to indictments number
476 and AT against Greene and Gay
nor were read this morning after the
convening Of the federal court. The
pleas set up that these bills OF In
dictment had not been legally return
ed. on the ground that the jurors
were drawn from the residents Of the
southwestern division Of the southern
district OF Georgia, whereas they
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
DECISION NOT RENDERED
m RooGRs CASE.

New York, Jan. 13.--The hearing Of
the argument on the question % 70
whether n. H. Rogers shaIl be com
PEELED to answer the questions askcti
by Attorney General Hadley. OF Mis-
souri,, was adjourned ta1iay until Mpns
tny morning after counsel had pre-.
scented some Of their arguments. Jns-
tIce Gilderslecve did not give any d.
cision as to whether Rogers must
answer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
MINOR MERlWETHER UNDER
INDICTMENT FOR HAz,Nc

Annapolis. Md, January 13.-Mid-
shipman Minor Merriwether, Jr., OF
Louisiana. who attained notoriety by
engaging In fist fight with Md.
shipman James r. Branch, in which
the latter was Killed. has been plac-
under arrest for nazing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
BIG INCREASE IN AMOUNTS
OF DEPOSITS IN BANKS.

New York, January 1.-THE state.
ments Of clearing house banks this
week show the banks hold sl2,OSS,G5o
over legal requirements This is an
increase Of .$l2,237.G5O over last
week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
Plea Of Abatement Made =
In Gaynor-Greene Case

were served in the eastern district,
wherein they returned the indict.
.ments against TIE attendants and
that the court had no right to ap-
point two special commissions to pre-
pare the special Grand jury list that
had been prepared on order Of the
court. The defendants say that the
grand jury was. therefore, Illegally
drawn. and had no right to return
the indictments.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
KOREAN MINISTER sTABeEp
ELEVEN TIMES WITH KNIFE

ST. Petersburg. January 13--The
Korean war minister. who Is staying
at Hotel de France here. had mar.
row escape from assassination today
at the hands Of young Korean. said
TO be the minister's interpreter. The
would.he assassin stabbed the minis
ter eleven times with knife. 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Chicago, January 13.--Mrs Bessie
Hollister. 80 years Of age, the wife
OF Franklin c. Hollister. Of the print.
Ing Arm Of Hollister Bros. one OF
the largest concerns Of its kind In the
city, was murdered last night by
Richard WINS. "a years OF age. who
attempted to assault her. WINS says
he was at work IN his carpenter ship,
which stands short distance from
the Hollister home. when Mrs. Hol.
lister passed by. He attacked her.
and when she resisted he dragged her
into the carpenter shop and killed her
by twisting wire around her neck,
This morning he pretended to find
the badly, and, rushing into the house,
informed his father, who told the
police. WINS claims he was drunk
but this Is denied by his own mother
who says he came into the house and
ate supper, while perfectly sober
WINS previously bore good reputa
tion.
Wife Of Member.
ChicoCo Jannarv 1g--Richarf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Miss Irene whitmore will entertain
a few friends at her home this even
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Mrs. Hallett Reynolds is entertain
Ing at cards this afternoon In honor
Of Miss Pansy Reynolds Of Canon
City, Colorado.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Mr.. Clarence Farmer, brother o.
DR.. Percy ;. Farmer, has arrived from
California to make his home At Ro
Nero Ranch Resort
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Of Canyon City, Colorado. II In the
city On a visit to her uncle Mr.. JEFF
ferson Reynolds and his family
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
Mr. and Mrs w. b. Bunker returned
Thursday afternoon from California.
where Mrs. Bunker epent several
months.

Preparations for the grand military
ball to be given by Troop A the latter
part Of the month are rapidly nearing
completion. IN a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
K. Of c. Reception.


The knights Of Columbus gave a
very enjoyable reception TO friends
and members of the growing order
Tuesday evening at the Fratcrnal
brotherhood hall anu II was one OF the
most successful occasions OF the kind
given in the city for long time.
An excellent program was rendered
consisting of the following numbers:
|, Instrumental duet, violin and or
chestra trumpet, by Rev. Father Pon
get and Mr.. Tolcn; recitation, Miss
Nellie Floyd; recitation, Miss Anna
Mcmahon, vocal solo, Mr.. Tolan; vio
lin solo, Mrs. Chas. O'Mally.
After the exercises, refreshments
we're served and the remainder ol
the evening was epent In dancing
The entertainment committee is to bt
congratulated on the success Of the
social evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

The Odd Fellows will givo . social
session and oyster supper In connec'
tion with their installation services
next Monday night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13


Louis, where he spent several weeks.
rived in the city to make their home.
Dr. Clapp's father is Hoosier judge
well known by reputation At least 70
Las Vegas Indianians.
Several letters have been received
by relatives in the city from Mr.
and Mrs. Simon Bacharach and Mr.
and Mrs. sig. Nahm. which relate that
they are enjoying life In Germany Inn
mensely and will leave soon for . vis-
II in Switzerland.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Baily entertained
al 500 Saturday evening In honor oi
4 DR.. and Mrs. II. J. Mueller and Mr.
and Mrs. sloan Of st.. Louis. Other
friends present were Mr.. and Mrs. 3
T. Mills. DR.. and Mrs. II. 8. Van Pet
ten and Mrs. beringer.
The grand masquerade ball to be
given by the E. Romero Hose company
at the Duncan opera house on tht
night OF the anniversary Of washing
tons birthday. February 22nd, prom
iscs 10 bc one Of the successful al
fairs Of the season.
| Mr.. and Mrs. M. Greenberger enter
| tanned few friends Sunday nigh
and very enjoyable evening wa
| spent at 500. Those present wer'
| DR.. II. J. Mueller and wife, Mr.. ant
| Mrs. Sloan, Of ST. Louis; Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob Stern and Mr.. and Mrs. Da'
Stern.
i The Red Men were hosts Mt a Dc
jightful dance and card party Thurs
day night, a hundred and nifty guest
being present. The members OF tn
local tribe are getting the name o
being first class entertainers and tn
success Of the latest affair added cor
siderably TO their laurels In this rs
spect. Flinch and euchre were playe'
by those who did not care to dance
Refreshments were served by catel
er during the evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Next Thursday evening will occur
the regular ladies' night entertainment
Of the Commercial club. Preparations
are being made for an especially good
time. Dancing and cards, gScd mUsic
and refreshments will be among the
features.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

Miss veverka writes to friends In
the city tnat she will come here to
spend the summer In the mountains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
Events Of the Past Week
In Las Vegas Society

Margaret Goodman, margaret Cavan-
augh, Anna Ward, Janet Ward, Mar
garet Flint. Miss Lyle, Mary Coors.
Bertha, Cohn, Della Tooker. Pauline
Perry, Jeanette Richley and Emma
Tamme, and Messrs b. H. Van Dot,
c. p. Trumbull, Manuel Henriquez,
Arthur Ilfeld, Ernest Blood, Edward
McWenie, J. Adam Mcintyre, Alfred
Luckett, Robert Ellwanger. Earl Nor.
ton, Edward Coey, II. II. Sheldon,
PAUL Nudge. George Kinkler. Roy Seel
linger, Harry Deciding, Manuel Man
zanares, Robert Vase, Harry Hoskins
Edward kinsey, Leslie Witten, Rober'
Smith, Orin Blood, Clarence Williams
Herbert Gehring, Henry Shaw, John
Koogler, William Rodgers, Harry Vim
co, Earl Hokc, j. G. Sharp, w. Fugate
Fred .Geyer, Charles Ward, Harry
Baily, Lawrence Clark, Donal Browne
and Kenneth Browne.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

The Woodmen Of the World held an
unusually pleasant session this week
in connection with their installation
OF oficers. In addition TO the business
part Of the program . sav0ry repast
was served. The attendance was
large.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

"The Elk's TOOTH" to be given 1t
the Duncan next Tuesday night, prom.
ises to be one Of the most thoroughly
enjoyable affairs ever given In the
city. s ,s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

The Rebekahs installed oficers al
their regular meeting Thursday even
ing, Mrs. Dailey. u d. being In
charge OF the ceremony. Quite mum
ber Of Odd Fellows were present as
guests at the supper which followed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13
Wife Of Member.

Chicago, January 13.-Richard
Wins. on the Of boys who reported TO
the police the finding OF the body OF
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

MIR. and Mrs. Jas. A. Walker, and
their daughter, Miss Elsic, lett thi'
week for California. where they y n
remain about three months, return
ing then to Las Vegas, New Mexico
to make their home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

The. ladies OF the Library assocfa.
tion are planning euchre party foE
the benfit OF the public library to be
given at Rosenthal hall next THURS
day evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

city on visit to her uncle Mr.. JEFF
terson Reynolds and his family,
b. Appel will embark from New
York In few days for . visit In
Europe.
Mr. and Mrs. G. II. gchrimer have
returned to the city from Jefferson
City. Mo.
Mrs. A. N. Adler entertained tho
Thursday Afternoon club ut her home
ON Seventh street Thursday, at whist,
Miss VeVerka writes to friends In
the city tnat she will come here to
spend the summer In the mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Bunker returned
Thursday afternoon from California.
where Mrs. Bunker epent several
months.
Preparations for the grand military
ball to be given by Troop A the latter
part Of the month are rapidly nearing
completion. ..NRn
Mrs. Hallctt Reynolds is entertain.
Ing at cards this afternoon In honor
Of Miss Pansy Reynolds Of Canon
City. Colorado.
Mr.. Clarence Farmer, brother of
DR.. Percy ;. Farmer. has arrived from
California to make bis home at Ro-
nero Ranch Resort
The Odd Fellows will givo social
session and oyster supper In connec-
tion with their installation services
next Monday night.
"The Elk's Tooth" to be given 1t
the Duncan next Tuesday night, prom.
ises to Bio one OF the most thoroughly
enjoyable affairs ever given In the
city.
The. ladies OF the Library assocfa-
tion are planning euchre party for
the benfit Of the public library to be
given at Rosenthal hall next Thurs.
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A. Walker. and
their daughter, Mlss Elsic, lett this
week for California. where they y III
remain about three months, return
Ing then to Las Vegas. New Mexico
to make their home.
The Rebekahs Installed oflcers al
their regular meeting Thursday even
ing, Mrs. Dailey, u D. being In
charge Of the ceremony. Quite mum
ber OF Odd Fellows we're present as
guests at the supper which followed
The Wo0dmen Of the World held an
unusually pleasant session this weel
in connection with their installation
OF officers In addition to the business
part Of the program savory repas'
was served. The attendance wal
large.
/ Next Thursday evening will occul
the regular ladies' night entertainment
Of the Commercial club. Preparation
are being made for an especially goot
time. Dancing and cards, gsSod mUsi'
and refreshments Will be among tn
features.
i DR.. +. r. Clapp and wife and Mis-
Louis, where he spent several weeks
rived in the city to make their home
Dr. Clapp's father - q Hoosier judg
well known by reputation At least =
Las Vegas Indianians.
Several letters have been receive'
by relatives in the city from MI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-13

h. Appel will embark from New
York In few days for . visit In
Europe.
Mr., and Mrs. G. II. gchrimer have
returned to the city from Jefferson
City. Mo.
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-08-03
THE SHEPHERDS CROOK,
City People First Learn Use to Which
-: tho Implement Is Put
by Owner.

What is shepherds crook used
for?"
The automobilists were out, far out,
In the country. A summer sky Of
bright. delicious blue smiled down on
them. An air perfumed with turf
and flower scents famed their cheeks
The land was dotted with sheep,
which shepherd guarded. attended
by shaggy and wise shepherd deg.
"The use of a shepherds crook?
Why" she said. lit is stan. sup
port, isn't it,"
'But the crook-the crook handle
that is what I'm speaking Of. What
is the use Of that crook handler" he
repeated.
She did not know. No one knew.
He called the young shepherd.
"These ignorant people," he said,
don't know why a, shepherd always
carries a crook. Show them what .
crook is srused- for" ~s..s =.
The shepherd smiled, and, approach
sheep, he hooked the crook around
its hind leg, and drew it to him.
He hooked another sleeps hind leg,
another's, another's. In a minute or
two he had hooked a dozen sheep.
'That's wot a shepherds crook Is
fur" he said; ''to grab holt O the
sheep with. A shepherd without q
crook would be like fisherman with
out a hook"