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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
OZONE CURES COLDS lNsTANTER
First Plant for Making Of Wonderful
Ca. is ErectAd in Pittshuru.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. ia Pittsburg
firm has just completed for a homeop-
athic hospital the first ozone plant
ever erected and successfully operated
in this country.
Experiments already made have
proven remarkable. Colds have been
completely cured in twenty minutes by
ozone, and it is of great value for
fumigating purposes. Ozone forced
into water makes the water absolutely
pure, killing every germ it contains.
Those having the experiments IN
charge believe that it will be possible
for cities to use ozone to purify their
water supplies, thereby preventing ty-
phoid fever and similar diseases.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, Aug. Il.
cattle-Estlmated receipts for today
$4,000; strong; beeves, S3.7o@76o
stockers and feeders, $2.65@4.5O; cows
and heifers, s1.S5@6.00; westerners,
SO. so 5000.
Hogs-Estinated receipts for today.
13 900: strong; &c higher; light, $500
@6.sO: mixed, s62o@G9o; heavy. $500
@s On. hulk of sales, s6.5O@6.So.
Observation-Disclosures receipts 70: today.
1000: steady, s225@425; lambs, SOU
@6.25.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
His Head Was Hard.

CThe Circle)
1T is a common belief that the ne
gro's head is hard, capable of with
standing almost any blow.
The following story told by certain
prominent young man of vile,
XIV. would seem to indicate something
of the kind anyway. Two negro men
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
The Day Before.
fEor CoYnparison.l

Chicago, Aug. EU
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today
4OOO:s opened strong to 10c higher;
beeves, S.75@7.60; stockers and feeders
2.65@45O; cows and heifers, LOO
800
Hogs-Estimated receipts for TODAY
10000; opened steady; light, 6.15 %
6.75: mixed, 6.15@6.s5: heavy 6.19@
6s5: bulk of sales, 6.40@6.70.
Shcep-Estimated receipts for today
$4,000: opened steady: 2.75@4.25;
lambs, 3.5O@6.40; yearlings, 4.25M5.oo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Wonderful"
when she takes it down she can sit
on it,
But why should she want to do
that? 1 should think she'd prefer to lay
it on the bureau or hang it over the
gas bracket"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
ST. Louis Livestock.

st. Louis, Aug. II.
Cattle-Estimated receipts Cor today.
$500; steady: steers, s3.75@7.5o; stock
ers and feeders, s2.75@450; cows and
heifers, S2.S5@625.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for TODAY.
5000; 1O@15c higher; pigs and lights,
s5.O0@6.75; packers, $6.00@6.S5; butch
ers and best heavy, S6.75@6.95.
Sheep-Estimated receipts ior TO-DAY
1900: steady, s3.O0@4.25; lambs, $3.50
m5.I5.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
INSURANCE FRAUDS UNCOVERED
Arrest Of President of Gibraltar eene-
fetal Society Reveals Crookedness.

nCTdI SOCISey TfSVS"'S 0'00'>es1'
Pittsburg. Pa. Aug. 19.-With the
arrest of President John S. Fouse OF
the Gibraltar Beneficial society OF
Pittsburg and the closing of the con-
Germs offices the police claim ito have
run to earth one of the biggest insur-
anee swlndlers of recent years. 1t Is
claimed that 10000 poor people In
Pittsburg have been robbed for the las
ten years.
Informations also were made against
William Fouse, vice president, ano
Charles Sumner, secretary, but they
have not been located.
The technical charge against the Of
ficers is conducting an insurance com
pany Illegally and without a license is
sued by the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Kansas City Livestock.
kansas GIN, Aug. I'll

hdlSHS CIly, AUS. Il.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
2,oOO strong; native steers, 4.50@7.25;
southern steers, 3.30@4.25; westerns,
3.6O@5.G5: stockers and feeders, 2.SO@
500: COWS and heifers, 2.25@5.25.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
5000; sc higher; heavy. 6.7O@6.S0;
packers and butchers, 6.5o@6.S0; lights,
6.10@6.65.
sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
4.O0O steady; 3.25@4.25; lambs, AUG
625.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
New York Produce

New York, Aug. 81.
Butter-Firm; receipts, $500;
creamery extras, 231s.
Eggs-Firm; unchanged; receipts
1870.
Poultry-Alive, steady; springs, 10;
fowls, 141a; turkeys, II. Dressed -
Quiet; springs, 12@19; spring turkeys
25; fowls, 13@14la.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Could Afford 1t.

"Our graduating class wore dresses
not 10 exceed in cost 81 each
"And what work are you girls gong
TO take up in the world? Be typeWrlt-
ers and the like, eh?'
mo, sir. Every member OF that
class. sir is now engaged to be mar
ried''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Omaha Livestock.

Omaha, Aug. II.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today
/ 200: steady; steers, 4.OO@7.25; cows
and heifers. 3.OO@4.6O stockers and
feeders, 2.75@4,SO.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today,
1900: strong to SC higher; heavy. 6.25
$50; mixed, 6.3O@6.45; light, 6.1o@
$50.
sheep-Estimated receipts for today,
900; steady; 3.O0@4.75; lambs, $500
o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Chicago Produce.

Chicago, Aug. 81.
8, Pork September, LAS.
4 September, 9.12R @9.15.
b Ribs September, S.65.
Barley-Cash, 65@6S.
Rye--7711s @7s.
Timothy September. $50
Butter Steady; creameries,. 100
s22A; dairies, 1920.
Eggs Steady. first. 1SR.
Poultry Steady; turkeys, 16; chick
ems, 101s OIL; springs, Is.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
A Life Problem Solved

bv that great health tonic, Electric Bit
tiers. is the enrichment of poor. thin
blood, and strengthening the weak. soc.
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
An American kino

is the great king Of cures, DR.. Kings
New Discovery. the quick, safe, sure
cough and cold remedy. soc and $1.00.
Mcbride g. Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
THE SPORTS in BRIEF
BASE BALL YESTERDAY.
American League.

American League.
At Philadelphia-Phi s.
Chicago 1.
At Washington-Was 2, st
Louis 0.
Boston-Boston 5, Cleveland 4.
At New York-New York A, Detroit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool, Aug. 81.
wheat--Quiet: spot, Is t1sd@1okd;
September Is 15sd.
Confirm; spot, IS Id; Septempe'
IS sgd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
R.nne IS Prices.

The following range of prices are
furnished by A. IT, Clark, broker,
member Chicago board Of trade. room
8, Fremont block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ., Water1ou
o.
At Keokuk-Keokuk s, Ottumwa 2.
At ksonville-Jacksonvi q
Quincy 0.
At oskaloosa-oskaloo 81, Bur-
lington 40.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Western LEAGUE,

At Des Moines-Des Moines 3, Sioux
City 2.
At Denver-omaha As, Denver 2-7
At Pueblo-Lincoln 6, Pueblo 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Wanted-Good bright boy to learn
barber trade. Address R-4, care T.
r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Wanted = Woman to do washing at
house. Mrs. J. H. Egermayer, 204 North
Fourth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
IS 81
Different Names. Z
washington Star,


IT understand said the old-time
Friend, that you are gettin' right eN-
elusive
"Wen,'' answered Mr.. CunroX.
rthat's what mother an the girls call
IT.
What do you call it?"
plain lonesome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Her Hair.
"And just think! That is all her own
hair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Wanted-A woman to do ironing
and sweeping one day a week. Mrs.
J. S. WINERY, 301 South First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For saIe-A well improved eighty
acres Joining Incorporation; quarter
section one mile and 100, two miles
from town. N. j. Wheeler, Alden, la.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Kansas City, Aug. 21.
September, S7a; No. 2 hare
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
National LEAGUE.

At Pittsburg-Brooklyn s, Pittsburs
1.
At Chicago-Chicago 10, Boston 2.
At st. Louis-St. Louis 4, Philadel-
phia 0.
At Cincinnati-New York 2, cincin-
natl O.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Eor Sale-Choice recorded Hereford
bulls; also Duroc Jersey pigs. ready 1or
use. j. w. Kern, Traer, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
ONE CENT A WORD.
WANTED.

WANTED.
Wanted-Roomers at Leland hotel.
Wanted-A woman to do ironing
and sweeping one day a week. Mrs.
J. S. WINERY, 301 South First street.
Wanted-Good bright boy to learn
barber trade. Address R-4, care T.
r.
Wanted - Woman to do washing at
house. Mrs J. H. Egermayer 204 North
Fourth street.
Wanted-At once, by the city of
Marshalltown twenty-five men that
have had experience in sewer work.
Apply Il. z. Mack, superintendent.
Wanted-A single man with some
experience with stock to, work on stock
and grain farm. BY the year. GOOD
wages to the right man. Address BILL
care T.-R.
Wanted-Comter man to work
nights. Stones restaurant.
Wanted-Brick and stone mason
work, any size job taken Robert New.
banks, Station A, MarshalltoWn, Iowa.
Wanted-A light, low wheeled sec
ond hand buggy, also single pony
harness Give description and price,
and where it can be seem Address "A.
j, care Times-Republican.
Wanted-.A man to prepare and COOK
an OK for barbecue, August 26, l9oS.
Mus+ puarantee. Address r. Law,
Thornton, Iowa.
Wanted - BY man with small fam
ily. situation, foreman or farm mana
ger. References. Experienced STOCK
farmer. Geo. w. Palmer, Rhodes, Ia.
Wanted-Experienced girl for gen
eral housework Mrs. c. %. Hatcher
GOT West Main.
Wanted--A fresh cow or nearly So
Fellows with the best please speak flrst
d. w. Norris, Jr., All Jerome street.
Wanted = Dining room girl and sill
yer girl. stoddart hotel.
Wanted-To buy, apples and pota-
toes. E. e. Hood.
Wanted - A married farm hand by
the wear. Address, giving age and rel
erence S. B. Packard, Marshaiitowh'
Iowa.
Wanted = Work at soliciting, clerk
ing or any such employment In Mar
sEalltown, by young and energetlc
married man living here now. Z. L.
Suit, Center hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For SaIe-Residence property at ZIG
North Third avenue, rooms and bath,
All modern. Enquire Mrs. Jasper
FISHER. GOT West State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Peoria Grain.
Kansas City Grain.

Peoria, Aug. q.
Corn-No. 3, 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Lost-Snall gold chatelaine watch.
Open face. Reward if returned to 1910
South Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For esaIe-Household goods, sos No.
First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For Sale or Trade - A fine store
building. 24x52. Hall over store 24-92-
store. hall and residence valued at
$4,000. Also seven acres ground part
ly improved, valued at $1,000 Ad-
dress Henry Welp, Haverhiil, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Wanted-At once, by the city of
Marshalltown, twenty-five men that
have had experience in sewer work
Apply Z. r. Mack, superintendent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For SaIe-16O acres we'll improved
farm; three miles northwest OF Bel
mond, Iowa. Price S67.5O per acre. Al
dress owner, c. r. Thomas, Bemono'
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Representative Cattle Sales.
Below are given few of the repre-.
sentative cattle sales:
Representative HOG Sales,

Chicago, Aug. 81.
Below are given a few OF the repre-
sentative hog sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Chicago Grain.

- n = - -C1IICdSU, HUB. L
lWheat-No. 2 hard, 95@97A; No. 2
red, s64 No. 8 hard, s4@seAg No. 5
red, s41s @s6; september~ opened at
4 s31s @93st: highest, 94h; lowest, 50 rs !:
closing, 931a; December s47s.
Corn-No. Q yellow, sou; No. 3, 79A
0a7s1h: No. 3 yellow, s0@SoA. Sep
4 tember opened at IT'S @77A; highest.
VS.: lowest, II; closing, TN; December
65ss @65A.
oats--No. 8 white, 4s@5o1s; Sep
tember opened at AZ: highest, 1875;
lowest, 4SM @49: closing, 49h @49A !;
December, 4Sls @4Sss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Weak Liverpool Causes Reluc'
tance to Buy, Tho Market
Was Moderately Bullish
TRADE IN CORN MARKET SLOW
Cold Weather in the Corn Belt Brought
Out Fair Demand For May-oats
Market Firm, On Covering by Shorts
4 Light Trade in Provisions, Which
II Were Steady.

n Chicago, Aug. Elbow temperatures
Ii in the Canadian northwest 1nstllled
moderate bullishness into wheat to-
day, but trade was not active, ana
MANY traders were reluctant to buy,
owing to a weak market at Liverpool.
The opening was easy, due to the
foreign situation, but prices soon adj
wanced &c. September started at 937s
10 93%, and advanced to 94$. Mime
npolis Duluth and Chicago receipts
were 2s2 cars.
Toward midday prices slumped
somewhat on liberal sales by leading
commission houses. Sentiment contin-
ued bearish. September closing off q q
y at ss1a.
Trade in corn was slow, especially
September. There was fair demand
for May, brought out by cold weather
in the corn belt. September was steady,
opening at IT'S to Tx. Receipts were
800 cars.
Influenced chiefly by wheat, the close
& was easy, September down Is at 77A
Oats.
Oats were firm, on covering by
shorts. Demand was due partly to the
private crop report, which estimated
the total yield of oats would be llS,
100000 bushels less than indicated by
gthe government report. September OPP
end at 40, and sold at 1875 @4S.. Re-
ceipts were 12S cars.
s. Provisions.
Provisions We're steady, with very
light trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For SaIe-My home place, 112 North
Tenth street: six room house, furnace
heat, gas, barn, we'll and cistern; some
frnit Lot 6Ox1SO feet. j. F. Prazak..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Lost-Ladies gold watch with chate-
laine. Engraved G. P. August 3, 1907.
Leave at 704 West Main. Reward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For Rent-Hotel furnished or un-
furnished; also barn. Reason for rent
ing. loss of wife C. w. Aulls, La
Noble, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

b2@s7
70.
oats-No. white, 4711k @5o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Fer Rent-The room and hall over
1870 West Main street VIII be vacant
and for rent Sept. /. Modern and prl-
waite entrance, front and back. John ID.
Vail. 1870 West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For Sale = ellison residence, LOG
North First street. Inquire of H. r.
Mcmahon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For saIe-Modern improved house.
Address "H.-20" care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For SaIe-Flour and feed store. In
dianola, Ia, about $1,000 cash will buy
good business conducted in the same
building for five years, on most prom
inent street Good reasons for selling.
INQUIRE of j. H. Sweeney, Proprietor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For Sale-Until rented for next year
I Twill offer my 2S0-acre farm flVe mines
east of CITY for sale. j. M. Hughes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
FOR SALE

For Sale - A new 7-room house
partly modern. Plenty of small fruit.
Cheap. 1O6 South Tenth street.
For Sale = A carload of sucking
colts at Northwestern stockyards' SAT
urday, Aug. 90. These colts are all
good colors and not branded
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Wanted-A single man with some
experience with stock to, work on stock
and grain farm. BY the year. Good
wages to the right man. Address B-2l'
care T.-R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For Sale - A ten acre strip, well
improved. e. r. Negley, Gilman, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
FOR RENT.

For Rent-Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping. 1O4 South Third ave-
p11p
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

shalltown. Inquire at Ills West Boone
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Wanted-Roomers at Leland hotel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For Rent Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. 40S East Linn.
For Rent or Sale - 155 acres i'm
proved, four miles southwest of Mar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
Central Association.

AT Kewanee-Kewanee 5, Waterlo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Lost At Riverview park, yester-
day, black leather purse containing 50
or So Finder leave at this office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

For Saie-On easy payments, bar fix
lures, new and second hand billiard
and pool tables, billiard and bowling;
supplies. We lead in cheap prices. The
Brunswick Bake Collender Company,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Fur saie-A scholarship in the IN
ternationall Correspondence school OF
Scranton. Address "H-21" care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21

Lambs-4.50@6.00.
Sheep-3.00@4.00.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-21
TO TRADE.

To Trade Vacant lot for horse and
buggy HI. r. Mcmahon.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-07-04

81 X 80 bleached sheets;
the same as other
stores sell at from
Soc to CSC, marked
p pDsa SAFE .69C
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-05-22
HUSKY vEGETARIANS.
Can Crook Their Fingers Many More
Times Than Meat Eaters.

Two Belgian physicians who have been
experimenting with the results of yege-
tarianism report in favor of that prac-
tiee. They have published pamphlet
tracing the personal history of forty
three vegetarians of Brussels.
For the most part say the au-
thors, 'the vegetarians appear younger
than their age; notably the ladies are
distinguished by their clear and fresh
complexion"
According to Science very little differ
ence was discovered between yegetarians
and meat eaters so far as strength
was concerned. In endurance, on the
other hand very remarkable difference
was found, the vegetarians surprising
the meat eaters from 90 to 200 per
cent, according to the method of meas
urement.
The method of measuring endurance
used by the Belgian investigators was
by means of the Mosso ergograph One
of the fingers is used to raise a weight
as far as possible. As the experiment
proceeds and fatigue sets in the height
to which the weight can be raised is
gradually reduced until no further con-
fractions are possible.
Ii curve be constructed represent
| ing the height of the successive contrac-
tons it is called a curve of fatigue and
| II is found that this curve is different
for different individuals but is constant
for the same individual from one day
to another, and even after an interval
of several years. if the conditions of the
experiment remain the same.
The authors compared the endurance
of seventeen yegetarians, six men and
eleven women, with that of twenty-five
meat eaters, students of the University
of Brussels. Comparing the two sets
of subjects on the basis of mechanical
work, it is found that the vegetarians
surpassed the meat eaters on the aver
sge by 53 per cent.
Comparing the two groups on the
| basis of the number of contradictions
or, what amounts to the same thing. the
length of time during which the ergo
graph could be continuously operated
| it was found that the vegetarians could
work on the ergograph two or three
times as long as the meat eaters be-
fore reaching the exhaustion point.
The Brussels investigators found also
that the vegetarians recuperated from
fatigue far more quickly than the meat
eaters, result also found in the Yale
experiment.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-05-22
A QUEER AUSTRALIAN GAME.
Native Pheasants and Stalking
the Bastard.

1t is on the billabongs and creeks Of
the back country that the best sport is
TO be obtained. In wet seasons ducks
and teal are TO be shot, and in the
ranges between the Murray and the
Murrumbridgee rivers the native pleas
ant" or malice hen. is to be found. This
is fine table bird, quite equal. in my
opinion, to any English pheasant. Ii is
very shy and not easy to obtain.
knew man who kept few blood
hounds for hunting dingoes. He used
TO 90 into the scrub where there We're
malice hens, put the dogs on their track
and canter after them. The birds would
sometimes rise in an open space in the
scrub. and | have known him TO bring
down brace of them when shooting
from the saddle.
Good duck shooting might be had at
the large water holes if it were possible
to get near without being seen, and in
the summer evenings excellent sport is
obtainable by waiting for the bronze
winged pigeons, which at sunset fly TO
water. There is also a small quail, like
the Egyptian, to be shot in New South
Wales after harvest. There they strip
the wheat. j. e.. take merely the heads
off with stripping machine, leaving the
straw. / have known half dozen guns
make capital bag without dogs.
The Australian game bird. however.
IL tiie HdtlFE " VIII TURKEY.
as it is there called, although it is now
very scarce excepting in the extreme
back country. At one time it was com
mon enough in Victoria. though now
rare in that state. but on the back
blocks of New South Wales it was plen-
tiful Il few years ago.
They We're. nevertheless, difficult to
stalk on foot. but, euriously enough.
viii allow one TO drive quite within
range, and | have seen many shot from
a buggy toward the Darling river. They
are capital table birds. often larger than
the biggest turkey one could buy at an
English Christmas market. The flesh of
the breast is brown and tastes like wild
duck. Properly cooked the Australian
bustard has hardly its equal. 1t prefers
arid plains, and have shot them ON the
gold fields of western Australia, where
there is little or no water. They must
be able to fly great distances, for one
never sees them about the desert coun-
try of west Australia in the hot weather
London Field.