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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-11-06

The governments case against
the coal railroads Of the east, ex-
cepting the Pennsylvania. Delaware
and Hudson and the Ontario and
Western, was resumed before Exam
liner Guilbert at New York, Wednes-
cay, and ]. s. Harris, former presi-
dent and now director OF the Read
rs road was the principal witness.
When asked IL the coal roads had
ever combined to fix prices. he re-
piled that he had never hesrl CT
such thing. His memory failed him
m nearly all of the questions i'm
plying anything to the contrary.
Once headmitted that there had been
all agreement to limit tl'e output
but said it was never lived up to
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
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THE BRArrLEBoRo REFoRMER, THURSDAY DECEMBER a. 1908

going 10 their new home in Los A
seles. Cal.
There MAS large attendance al the
play. Our fhiks, last Friday evening
II VAS = good play and all the parts
were well taken. john Lewis IN the
fale ~ Phil. the ifishman, made hit,
Abeai sia Was realised from tho play
aud supper,
The Sunday school nf ihr Methodist
church has as officers In 1909 the fol
laainei a. r. Manchester, sup.fin,
iend.nts A. NJ. MeFriheli. assistant sa,
Is-Tiniendehti y. ], Fairbanks, secfe
larry. Mn, y, Z. ThayeT, treasurer
Mrs, y. !. Fairbanks. oTsanisti james
uoodfieh, librarian. Frank Manehes
ter. assistant. The teachers are q, W,
fFeyenhagen. Mrs. q. y, Newton, T.
{. Thayer. and Ms. ], y, Lewis,
Al the grange meeting Tuesday eve
ming the following officers were elect
cd, Worthy master, ID, II. siedmani
eyeIseer. =, II. Morse, lecturer, q, T.
Manchester, steward, q, ", siedmani
assistant steward, q, g. Temple, chap
lain, Mrs, y, y, Fairbanks secretary,
Mrs r. T., willard; treasurer, II. A,
Williams; gate keeper Frank l., STRAIT
tons Pomona, Mrs. A. ! Morse Ceres,
Mrs, ID. II, stedmani Flora, Mrs, \, II,
Washer. lady assistant steward, An
uia Pierce
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
BARToNsYILLE.

Miss Annie Welch is i'll with tonsilitis.
Albert Cory is entertaining his brother
from Gilsum, \. IL.
Adm Pollard is spending the week at
Bert Stoodely's in SaXton's River.
James McClue has returned from the
hospital in Rhode Island and is at Ernest
Marbles.
Mrs. John Pollard was called TO Grafton
last Sunday by the illness of Mr. Elmer
Fletcher.
o. ID. Fiske and housekeeper, Mrs. Jessie
Richardson. are at home again, having
been away since last July.
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Weston of Bellows
Falls were guests OF Mr. Weston's pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Weston,
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Morris and son and
Miss Marion Morris OF Bellows Falls were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sabin Morris over
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Stoodley of Saxtons
River spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pollard. Miss Ada Pollard, who had
been visiting in Saxtons River, returned
with them.
School closed last Friday for the Christ
mas vacation. Appropriate Christmas ex-
ercses were given in the afternoon.
Those who were neither absent or tardy
during the term are: Eugene Angel,
Flora Beto. Lavino Beto, Permelia Beto,
May Belle DeCamp.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
WARDSBORO.

Cyrus Knapp is visiting in Airing
ton, vt.
Rev. G. L. Wells spent Monday in
South Londonderry.
Mrs. j. r. Hefflon of Franklin is Wis
iting her son, DR.. O. V. Hefflon.
Mrs. A. L. Wiley has moved on to
her farm, with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Underwood
Freeman Lazelle Of Jacksonville has
bought the George Nelson farm and
moved on it.
Gertrude Pike of Townshend is
spending a few days with her mother
Mrs. Lila Pike.
Harry Hopkinson of Boston is spend
ing his holiday vacation with his aunt,
Mrs. Dorr Waitfield.
Hanna Halonen, who has been visit
ing in Webster and Worcester, Mass,
the past week, has returned home.
Hazel Howard, who has been at
work in Brattleboro, has returned
home and will keep house for her faith
err, H. E. Howard.
Harold Parker of the Rockville
school, N. H.. is spending his holiday
vacation with his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. D. Plimpton.
The Odd Fellows will hold New
Years ball Thursday evening, Dec. 81,
in the town hall. There will be an
oyster supper. Music will be fur
nished by Dugan e. Leitsinger's or
cheStra
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

aseomI.ahiei By her niece. Mics Has
Nsiisrf,
CSIil n. ssiiseT l. sl4nlins The holiday
al bic brslsFs IN kasihamiaan, Mas,
t;esIEs nsmlier has biils cat anRsnne
lns az aasilen To he held al his hon's
llnr, VI
Mrs, Marin @-s, ihis Work 10 New
ianVllle. Mass, 10 slrhd the winter with
hrF san. A, Perry Martin,
Georsr lleughien. Who has hern In iirai'
ilclsafu sryrAi manlhs, has irinfnsd Ia
HE hams here for the isfrs~ni,
John lilshop aud Albert Cater attended
sIsrial mcelihs II The lhdeg~nirili
Order II faNesiers IN Iownshsnd M"n'
,lay night,
Miss Dorothy TAFT, Ahner Bristol,
i,eanse n, tale and seanso Cater ae
han,e lfom Leland and Gray seminary 10
sllsnd the vacation al iaa weeks
A. the smallpox epidemic ia llraiilehoro
l,e,omrs a thing al the past, I~ople hrir
are Vrntnring 10 Ivsnme their usual bust
n~ss tIips a. thai town, Mrs, W, III, TAFT
aud daughter Dorothy. Mrs, q, D. Howe
aud Mr. fni lloughlon spen, Tuesday
in iimlilehofo.
The Ladies Missionary AID society
held IT, annual saie and social, Dee, u,
aud about sla aas rrallsed from the sale
II ioad. candy and fancy and useful art
.les. An entertainment was given which
consisted al Nciiali0ns. music, aud iancr,
The I.onelyVille Sewing lie-, which pro
luerd much laughter,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Irday. '''O'o ''''
Friday. ' '''''' ~
Mrs. 7. A. Melendy was in Rutland
Wednesday.
Guy L. Davis went to Boston Tues
day for short stay.
Miss Olive Churchill Of Bellows Falls
is home during the holidays.
Judge J. L. Martin of Brattleboro
was the guest of A. Z. Cudworth a few
days last week.
About ID couples joined in a sleigh.
ride around the goal Thursday night
and upon their return they were Joined
by about 80 others and all partook of
chlcken-pie supper at Hunt Is tavern.
After the supper a social dance was
held at the town hall, music being fur.
nished by Miss Gladys Hall and Mr..
Brown.
DIN b. Hughes of this village was a
member of the University of Vermont de-
batting team which defeated Bowdoin in a
joint debate in Brunswick, Me-, Friday
evening. The question was: Resolved,
That the Federal Government Should
Grant Financial Aid to Ships Engaged in
ouT TOTtlSH lIdue anu OWHcu ny SltlhcHs
of the United States. Vermont had the
negative side.
d. L. Benson and E. A. Melendy re-
turned Sunday night from trip to
Windsor and Wells River. At Wind
sor they inspected the states prison
and were greatly impressed with the
cleanliness and order of the institution.
They also attended the banquet of the
Fat Mems club held at Wells River
Mr.. Brown took Mr.. Melendy's place
at the depot during his absence.
A large number Of the friends Of Mr..
and Mrs. F. F. Churchill gathered at
their home Monday night to celebrate
their 25th wedding anniversary. The
evening was pleasantly. passed with
games and music. Refreshments of
sandwiches, cake and coffee were
served. The couple were presented
with many useful gifts and about so
in money. Hearty good wishes were
extended to Mr.. and Mrs. Churchill
for many years more of happiness and
prosperity
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
SOUTH NEWFANE.

William A. Brooks this week is har.
vesting the ice crop for the village.
Schools are closed today and will be
IN session next week, except New
Year S day.
The Woman IS Benevolent society will
meet Wednesday afternoon of next
week with Mrs. John s. Stratton.
Last week Wednesday evening the
neighbors gathered at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred w. Morse to wish Mr..
Morse many happy returns Of the day,
it being his birthday.
Rev. E. G. Clarke, pastor, Mrs. Ella
s. Willard church clerk. and Deacons
E. M. Stratton and c. E. Brown were
chosen last Sunday to nominate Sun
day school officers for the ensuing year.
Mr.. and Mrs. hurry H. Cheney last
week were notified of the death of
their aunt. Mrs. Mary King. at her
home in Chicago. Mrs. King for many
years has spent part of each summer
with Mr.. Cheney's family.
Mrs. Samuel Morse last Friday gave
family dinner party with four genet
at1ons present. in honor of her grand
daughter and great granddaughter,
Mrs Samuel Gordon Reed. and daugh-
fer, Marion of Portland, Oregon. Mrs.
Reed and daughter Saturday joined
Mr.. Reed in Boston where they will
spend Christmas with his father s fam
ily.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
CAAiBRIDoEPoRT.

Luther Weeks visited ia Chester III,
tint 81 the work.
John Nyman has employment in a wood
shop IN SaStons River,
&. J. Perham. who has lcen quite III,
j. not able A. yet TO take up his usual
route on the rod
Alioc X. Pcfham has returned home
after two weeks devoted 10 her fancy
work sale IN Chester,
orcn Smith, the mail Garner ON the
Camhridgcpoft and Athens ire delivery
route. has taken rooms IN l.. W. Dcrby's
residence.
The water supply at several PLACES here
I. getting very low and II We do not have
rain soon good many families will be
out Of water
VIII Whcclock Of Chester, formerly Of
this place. has four tine horses with
which he y drawing soap stone from the
Athens quarry to Chester. One day last
week he drew load which weighed siS
tons.
Mr.. Lovica c. Moulton, 20, who died
early Tuesday morning al the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. L. NJ. Strceter, IN Spring
h.d, Mass, was a native OF Jamaica, w.
moving 10 Springfield when young. She
was the widow OF j. u. Moulton and is
survived by four sons and two daughters.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
JACKSONVILLE.

Oliver LaChanee is making bust
ness trip 10 Rutland.
School began Dee. IA with Mrs. w
NJ. Hosley as teacher.
The quarantine ON Herbert Parsons 4
family has been raised.
Mrs. Jcrusha Underwood spent day
or two in Townshend recently.
Guy Smith is at home for the holi'
DAYS from the Albany business college.
Mrs. Olive Rawson Of Wardsboro was
at e. r. Rawson S few days last
week.
Mrs. Ann Allen has returned from a
visit of several weeks in Northampton,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Benson of Win.
hall are AT Winfred Hosley's for the
winter.
Mrs. Hewes has been very sick for
the past two weeks. but is said TO be
recovering.
Edwin Place has been i'll from the
effects of vaccination and was unable
to attend school last week.
+. Il. Pier was in Burlington to at.
tend the state grange, and visited
Montpelier on his return trip.
Freeman Lazelie' has purchased a
farm in Wardsboro. and moved there
with his family. Mrs. La.
zelle 5 father. c. B. Robbins. accom-.
panied them TO their new home.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

In point Of geographical elevation
Madrid is the highest city Of Europe.
The total number of sailing vessels
in the world is double that of steamers.
IL is said that there are 10000
houses in Glasgow which want tenants.
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Maine
and Missouri, in the order named, are the
greatest producers OF lime.
The geological survey at Washington is
authority for the statement that one
fourth OF Alaska is coal field.
More than 100000 persons, living in
100 cities. obtain water for domestic and
industrial purposes from the great lakes.
What florists pronounce the greatest
novelty OF Chicago Is the "Pandanus
Pacificus," plant tree three feet high,
with leaves seven inches wide and valued
at sl75 The plant is native of the
Philippine islands and grows in profusion
IN the Manila bay country: II is Of the
screw pine" variety, and is remotely re-
lated to the pineapple. II is exhibited by
Julius Roehrs OF New jersey.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

Work at Potter's mill is still going
on preparatory to starting up his pulp
mill in the spring.
Ethel Page while playing at schoo
recently fell striking her side on one
of the seats and injuring her quite
badly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin plimpton were
called to Wilmington last week on ac-
count of the serious illness of their
sonin-law, Rev. j. d. King.
Hubert Brown escaped serious injury
one day last week while working in
the woods. A decayed stump 80 feet
tall fell and struck him on the head,
rendering him unconscious, injuring his
back and bruising him in other ways.
He has been confined to the house for
few days. but seems to be gaining
now.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

nc before. Pos sss, IL sas = sod pal.
lie Pailsd PC ,oai q The water eaes.
ITO On R0dhey
''iis lkinls la layih' los hssv - a. 20
81 ehanse 10 lsA lhe HOUSE.. an be
~.ass share IN a.
se9"
Ihs maA hasilAlrl,
.il's had sssasL 10 have sahe islles
you dont s4Fe ieE ss.snr ~ an ssy
yoags lallis'd', bat a. harder 10 have
) fsl md yea,
Z can as..iss.izEi that. -
The man dirs : aalfk hlrAlh,
''Iuise BE- sAhi. Slnok me- ~ the eyes
an say, 'iiednsy, iFusi yaa,
The j1lsr dld nj sinils and the look
ffom his graz ere sss steady,
Rodney. he said. \ trust yau."
Then The man abruptly lnmud aNay.
That night the iBise aas saddrniy
aHakenei, lie listened laisBlly, lie
l.eaId muiilsi yesors iFum brlow the sia,
dow. u splahs iIem The ied, Before
be could nuach The window pastel shei
sound If running ieri,
Tho Judge lrahei across the III and
ps.f~i into the darkness,
Are you theIr, hoihsyg
Yes, judge,
What was iIf'
"A dnnksh prowler hr~l hts pistol TO
SNou az. all right
Yes, Judge. Goodnight"
The next morning eary the Judge
looked about for Hodney. lie found him
in ,Le harm handaging BIZ arm,
What's this, Rodney
just a ficsh wound. siF, The bulle,
nked my arm, Jim came herr rkp-riin'
faN hsiu lie estlln'f tttAar-g anh ,.bN f
stepped him. When ] held him back be
g, asly-hs hs a., = veg quick 'emper-an'
We must have that arm properly
dresss.i. aid the Judge quickly. Is i
painfni.".
Not nearly 20 painful a. ih' though,
~ having an old pal shoot me-" lie
loked up quickly. There's one thing
that's surc. judge. ! can't stay here"
The Judge nodded
YES, Rodney. You're quite right.
And I've found a place Ia rcnd YOU.
It, out in Nevada. where have a broth.
". We written him all about you, Past
ncoris don't ooun, among the miners.
They're all ON an equal footing there.
Bgiher, Tom will give you a welcome
and find YOU worn"
The man nodded
Thank you, Judge. That's the place
or me"
The Judge slowly smiled.
II have said that they were all on
'ommon footing there, Rodney. but there
; one. thing you mustn't fail TO bear in
mind"
And what's that, judget"
"You mustn't forget that you are
nan now, aud not a wolf. X. Rose,
n Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
WEST puMMERsroN.

T.. u. Russell lost a horse last week
lie has the sympathy Of his friends.
Mrs. Charles wilkins i the proud
possessor Of new BAILEY piano.
Mrs. NJ. johnson Of Springfield
Mass. is the guest 81 her niece, Mrs,
W. u. Leonard.
The sale aud supper given by the
Ladies' Aid socieiv last Monday night
was great success.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ Streetcr left
Wednesday for New Britain. Conn,
where they will spend Christmas with
their daughter. Mrs. A. o. Ames.
Jack O'Brien left Wednesday for
Bondsville. Mass. where he will spend
Christmas with his parents.
Miss Ruth Clark acted as orgaSsi
in the Baptist church las, Sunday in
the absence of their former organist.
Mrs Herbert Norcross.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. n. Russell will spend
Christmas with Mrs. Russell's sister.
Miss Cathrine lIartnett of Brattleboro.
II. c. Baldwin made short visit in
Montpelier. Vt, this week.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
JAMAICA.

W. 7. Gleason still improves.
Charles W. Cooley is laid up with I
sprained ankle.
John Walcott is at his grandmother,
for the holidays.
A. 7. Wood was out Tuesday for th,
first time in several weeks.
Rehearsals for the Finger of scorn
began again Tuesday night.
Collins J.. Piper of Bra,tleboro !.
spending few days with his son.
Frank L. Howe OF Burlington is visit.
ing his sister. Mrs. A. V. ID. Piper.
G., c. Allen has finished work for John
Clark. Wales Newell takes his place.
Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Aiken went TO New
Haven Friday to spend Christmas with
their son. '''
Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. ID. Piper are nj
home from MONTPELIER during the adjourn.
ment of the legislature.
-, The Jamaica Dramatic club will play
The Finger of Scorn at the opera hall
on the evening Of Jan. I. Supper will
be served by the Jamaica grange at its
hall directly after the play.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Many are suffering with hard colds
L. G. Jenison has begun driving team
for his father, L. E. Jenison.
A large buck deer was seen near j
N. Shaw IS house Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams of Staten
Island, N. Y, are at w. G. Adams s.
Mrs. Charles Coleman and daughter,
Minnie, were in South Londonderry
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Kingsbury called
on friends in Jamaica one day last
week.
The Sunday school rendered the can
tata, Santa Claus Dream, very accept
ably Christmas eve.
Edith Adams and Irene ingalls, are
home from Leland and Gray seminary
for the holiday vacation.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
WILLIAMSVILLE,

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Fl. Richardson spent
Christmas in Brattleboro.
Mrs. Alton Morse is able to be out
again from her recent illness.
Representative A. N. Sherman is at
home from Montpelier for the holidays.
Samuel A. Merrifeld is at home from
Mt Hermon school for the winter va
cation.
There will be a dance in Schoolhouse
hall Saturday evening. Dec. &c. Dane
ing from s to II O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ervino Williams re-
Turned from their wedding trim Mon
dav evening. They are spending a
short time with Mrs. c. E. Park before
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
BROOKLINE.

Miss Omia HARDWOOD visited at Saxton
River
Nelson Smith is out again from his griI
and rheumatism.
Miss Erma Derry is visiting at her sis
ter's in Townshend.
+. L. Potwine called upon friends al
Cambridgeport Monday.
Seth White of Wardsboro is visiting al
his sisters, Mrs. Hermon Eddy's.
Charles Booth is back to his work al
Pierces mill from a quarantine of small
pox at Putney.
Christmas will be observed at the Meth
odist church tonight, in charge of the so
,iety of United Workers.
Miss Jennie HARDWOOD is at Saxtons
River caring for Mrs. Jennie Weaver, her
niece. Miss May Landfear is taking her
lace at the boarding house.
ANNABEL:
Use Gold Medal Flour for your pastry.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
WEST TOWNSHEND.

The village school will be closed from
Jan. l to IL.
Frank Smith has been in Springfield,
Mass, and Brattleboro this week.
Miss Hortense Swit7~s7 home from
Brattleboro to speS lys. She is
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
STRATTON.

Willis Taft Of West Townshend was
at +. A. Eddy's Saturday.
Eugene Thomas Is helping C. J. Al.
len draw and I'll car with lumber
at Wardsboro station.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

ANNABEL:
GERALDINE.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31

get enough roughage. ard have the
scours almost constantly. What gain
Is made Is chiefly framework and mus
Gle and little TAT Pea hay that vas
well cured before the stalks becams
stringy. undoubtedly would show bet.
ter results than those given above.
but when compared with alfalfa and
corn the pea hay "a poor ration.
BY comparing Lots and We End
that Scotch barley and bald barley are
practically equal In value when fed
with native hay and of meal a study
OF lot 3 shows that spelt Is not near
~ equal 20 either bald or Scotch bar
ley when fed with native bay and oil
meal. giving a gain OF only las pounds
In IL weeks. or less than a pound
week per head.
The peas In the field gave a gain
OF 1873 pounds per head In 10 weeks:
IS OF an acre was required for the
production OF 100 pounds gain. An
acre Of the peas supported Si1 lambs
for IA weeks
The pea hay fed In a corral pro
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31

lighted. the lamps being OF expensive
character and great brilliancy. Guns
and fishing tackle and hunting toy
gerry of every kind gave the cabin the
atmosphere OF a sportsman's club.
The men talked freely Of everything
but themselves. They spoke of many
cities, but never OF their homes. They
told me they were college chums who
had always made Il a custom to spend
a few months together each fall In the
woods. They we're clever men and
readily passed for the lawyer. the doc
tor and the merchant. the characters
hey respectively pretended to be. The
one TO whom the other two deferred in
everything was large. powerful man
with clean-shayen face and a Jaw like
bulldog. His face was too shrewd 10
be pleasant He watched me furtiyely.
a sinister. amused smile playing about
the corners Of his mobile mouth. That
smile spoke volumes. II made me lie
awake all night. Il seemed to say that
he knew my real character. and there
fore ! thought II best to keep on the
watch The man seemed capable OF
Offering me personal violence. But
the night passed away without Incl
dent. After breakfast. repaired tho
leak in my canoe and padded slowly
upstream, trying to figure out where
I had seen the big man with the square
jaw before.
while l was smoking a last cigar
before retiring that evening. It came
to me where J had seen him. II was
on a street car in st. Louis. on one oc-
casion when / was shadowlng the
shanty at the cave. He had been on
the same car and had kept his seat
when I alighted near the hut. He had
looked at me then as II he wanted to
know me the next time be saw me. I
was assured that no was one OF the
counterfelters. an made up my nina
TO arrest the three of them the FIRST
thing next morning.
Here ] learned a lesson in procras-
tination. While hastily gobbled down
my breakfast the next day. a trapper.
who camped near by and who had gone
to the village the night before for sup
plies, happened along and told me a
most disconcerting bit OF news. The
three men had taken French leave
They had caught a through freight
about midnight. taking little or no
baggage with them. FASTENED to the
village. and although l worked ne
single telegraph wire to its utmost
capacity, the three men succeeded In
making their escape
Sending a full cipher report to
Washington. l repaired to the cabin In
the swamps and made a careful search
OF It. Everything within was In the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-12-31
EXPERIMENT in LAMB FEEDING
In THE WEST
Results Obtained from Various Combinations c.
Z Morton, w yominS.

stemmy. The lambs liked II, however
and showed a steady appetite Tor II
There was not the slightest difficulty
in getting them 10 eat Il at the start
The lambs eating pea hay made the
low gain OF l6.9 pounds per head In
IA weeks. II required i,472 pounds OF
the hay 10 produce 100 pounds gain
in live weight. This poor showing foi
pea hay Is borne out BY the results
gotten with Lot 10. which contained
a very different class Of lambs and
was not carried on In comparison with
Lot 6, but which shows a stu poorer
gain Of only IS pounds per head In
IL weeks.
The pea hay seemed very unsatisfac
tory, and while nothing Is definitely
established By this experiment With
regard 10 the amount OF pea iay need
ed for the production OF 100 pounds
gain. yet Il can be definitely stated
that II gives unsatisfactory results fof
fattenlng lambs. The lambs do NOS