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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

Notice Of Time Appointed for Hear.
ing Petition for Conveyance of
Real Estate.
In the Probate Court of Canyon
County, State of Idaho.
In the matter of the estate of AL
bert K. Steunenberg, deceased.
Pursuant to an order of this court,
made and entered on the 18th day of
April, 1908, notice is hereby given
that Friday, the 22d day of May,
1908, at 10 o'clock, a. M, of that
day, at the court room of this court
at the court house in the city of Cald-
well, Canyon County, Idaho, has been
appointed as the time and place for
the hearing of the petition of the
Caldwell Banking & Trust Company,
Limited, corporation, the executor
of the estate of B. Steunenberg, de-
ceased, praying for an order direct
Ing the executors of the estate of AL
bert K. Steunenberg, deceased, to
convey to the said Caldwell Banking
& Trust Company, Limited, as such
executor, the following described
real property, to-wit: Lots 8, 10, II,
and IL, of Block "a, of the town of
Caldwell, as designated by the plat
of said town (now city, of Caldwell
on file in the Office Of the County re-
corder of Canyon County, Idaho.
which said property was held in trust
by the said A. X. Steunenberg, all
of which more fully appears in the
petition on file herein, which said
petition is hereby referred to for
further particulars.
And notice is hereby given that
any and all persons interested in the
said estate may appear at the time
and place mentioned, and file written
objections to the granting of an or
der directing the conveyance of the
said real estate to the said Caldwell
Banking & Trust Company, Limited,
as such executor, by the executors
of the estate of Albert K. Steunen-
berg, deceased.
F. A. HAGELIN,
Clerk of the Probate Court.
A 1S25-M 2-9-16
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
EMME T T.

news reached them that the fire was
under control. Different theories are
advanced in regard to the cause. One
that men in an intoxicated condition
set fire to their bed in the hotel
another that it was caused BY a de-
fective fiue; perhaps the truth will
never be known.
All say that it was one of the
greatest fires Emmett has ever had.
We predict that If the city council
should ask at once for vote to bond
the city for water works, 1t would
carry by a large majority. For we
need better fire protection.
An Eye Witness.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
ONE CENT A WORD PER IssUE--No AD-
vERTIsMENT TAKEN FOR LESS THAN 100

LAND SALE-Ninty-fve acres
adjoining Caldwell in tracts from 5
to forty acres to suit purchaser.
Good. level sage brush land,
with or without water. Prices
reasonable. Also one two
room house and lot, price $3.50
cash, and one three-room house
and two lots, $3.50, one-half down,
balance to suit purchaser. Adj
joining lots at reasonable prices;
also two fine corner lots for sale.
Lots only blocks north of Main st.
Artesian water on front and at side
of property. Also have two mich
cows and few fine yearling heifers
and some young pigs for sale. For
particulars inquire at Tribune
office or T. w. Wheeler, one mile
north of Main street. Independent
Phone.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office.


Boise, Idaho, March 8, 1908,
A sufficient contest affidavit
having been filed in this Of
fee by Theodore L. Williams,
Caldwell, Idaho, contestant.
against homestead entry No. 92OS,
made June z, 1906, for VIZ, NWA,
NE u, NWA, Sec. IT, and SEk SW
", Section 8, Township NJ, Range
4 W., B. M, by Henry R. Lee, Cald-
well. Idaho, contestee, in which it is
alleged that "Said Henry R. Lee has
wholly abandoned said tract; that he
has changed his residence therefrom
for more than six months since max
ing said entry; that said tract is not
settled upon and cultivated by said
party as required by law; that said
alleged absence from the said land
was not due to his employment In
the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of
the United States as a private SOL
der, officer, seaman, or marine, dur
Ing the war with Spain or during
any other war in which the United
States may be engaged"
Said parties are hereby notified
to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. M, on April %, 1908, before Wal
ter R. Cupp, U. s. Commissioner at
Caldwell, Idaho, and that final hear
ing will be held at o'clock D. m. on
May 5, 1908, before the Register and
Receiver at the United States Land
Office in Boise, Idaho.
The said contestant having, In a
proper affidavit, filed March 8, 1908.
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service of this
notice can not be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such no.
tice be given by due and proper pub
LEGATION.
FRED v. TINKER.
a weeks) Receiver.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Deartment of the Interior,

Deartment of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise, Idaho,
March II, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final FIVE
year proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made be-
fore w. R. Cupp, U. s. Commission
er at Caldwell, Idaho, on May /,
1908, viz: John M. McCollum of Cald-
well, Idaho; H. e. No. 6317, March
IS. 1908. for the sen NEA, Lot /.
Sec. 5, S1a NWA, Sec. 4, T. 4 N, R.
3 w. B. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Joraldine D. Quick, George A.
Smell, James M. Shaner, Jess M. Mes
Ter, all of Caldwell, Idaho.
VIM. BALDERSTON,
Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
Notice to Petitioners for II. I'd District.

Notice is hereby given by the board of
County Commissioners of Canyon County
Idaho. that the petition of J.. E. Moreland
ct al. praying for the establishment of a
herd district in Canyon County as set
forth by metes and bounds in said petit
ton. is hereby granted and said petl-
TONERS are notified that July 18th 1908 at
10 a. m. is the day and hour set for the
hearing of said petition, at the court
house, in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho
before the Board of County Commits
sioners of said county.
o. V. BADLEY,
May 90 Clerk Board County Com.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
Notice to Petitioners for Herd District,

Notice is hereby given by the board of
County Commissioners of Canyon County,
Idaho, that the petition of l.. Wachter,
ct al. praying for the establishment of
herd district in Canyon County as set
forth by metes and bounds in the said
petition, is hereby granted and said
petitioners are notified that July 18th
i9OS at p. m. is the day and hour set for
the hearing of said petition, at the court
house in Caldwell, CANYON County, Idaho
before the Board of County Commission
ers of said county. o V. BADLEY,
May29 Clerk Board County Com.
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May 20
Notice to Petitioners for Herd District.

Notice is hereby given by the board of
County Commissioners of Canyon County
Idaho. that the petition of J. M Reeves
ct al. praying for the establishment of
herd district in Canyon County as set
forth by metes and bounds in the said
petition is hereby granted and said petit
TONERS are notified that July 18th 1908 at
p. m. is the day and hour set for the
hearing of said petition, at the court
house. in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idoho'
before the Board of County Commissioners
of said county o. V. RADLEY,
May 20 Clerk Board County Com.
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Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School-10.30 a. M, Rev.
J. G. Cowden, Supt.
Preaching-11.30 a. M, by min
lister; subject: After the Revival,
What?
Jail service-3.30 D. m.
Junior Christian Endeavor-3.45
p. m.
Christian Endeavor-7 p. m.
Preaching-S P. M.
Preaching-S p. M; subject: The
Last Night.
Special music.
Miss Isabel Squier, choir leader.
Francis e. Springer, pastor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise, Idaho,

department. OF the InterlOT,
Land Office at Boise, Idaho,
April II, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that George A.
Smell of Caldwell, Idaho, has filed notice
of his intention to make final five year
proof in support of his claim, viz:
Homestead Entry No 650s made May 20,
1903, for the ne a ne a, Section s. Town
ship n, Range w, and that said proof
will be made before Walter r. Cupp.
U. s. Commissioner, at Caldwell,
Idaho. on June |, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, the land. viz: William
II. Mesler of Caldwell, Idaho, James NJ.
Shaver, of Caldwell, Idaho, Martin Rhyme,
of Notus, Idaho John NJ. McCollum, of
Caldwell, Idaho.
WIN. BALDERSTON,
A %, M 2, 8, Is, g. Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

FOR SALE-Rock quarry. gravel
pit and sand beds, good. clean
grit, at a reasonable figure. In
quire at Tribune Office or of T. w.
Wheeler. Independent phone.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise, Idaho.

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise, Idaho.
April IL 1908.
Notice is hereby given that William w
Simmonds, of Caldwell, Idaho, has filed
notice of his intention to make final
Communication proof in support of his
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1884
made March 81, 1907, for the nwA section
8, Township 2 n; Range 4w, and that
said proof viii be made before Walter
R. Cupp. U. S. Commissioner, at Cald-
we'll. Idaho, on June 2 1908.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
W. Hodson, of Caldwell, Idaho, George
Humrickhouse. of Caldwell, Idaho,
William H. Tanner, of Nampa, Idaho,
Harvey ID. Kissel, of Nampa. Idaho.
WIN. BALDERS ION,
A %, M 2. 8, l6, % Register.
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To Be Four-team League.


The Southwestern Idaho State
Baseball League is the official title
of the new organization and Caldwell,
Payette, Boise and Weiser form its
constituent parts.
A meeting was held at Weiser
Sunday at which final arrangements
were made. H. D. Andrews repre-
sented this town.
The schedule of games is as fol-
lows:
May caldwell and Boise at
Boise.
May 3-Payette at Weiser and
Caldwell at Boise.
May 10-Boise at Payette and
Weiser at Caldwell.
May 16-Weiser at Boise.
May 17-Caldwell at Payette and
Weiser and Boise.
May 24-Boise at Weiser and Pay
cite at Caldwell.
May 30-Caldwell at Weiser and
Payette at Boise.
May 31-Caldwell at Weiser and
Payette at Boise.
June 7-Weiser at Payette and
Boise at Caldwell.
June 14-Boise at Weiser and Pay
cite at Caldwell.
June 20-Weiser at Boise.
June 21-Caldwell at Payette and
Weiser at Boise.
June 2S-Boise at Payette and
Weiser at Caldwell.
July 4-Payette at Weiser and
Caldwell at Boise.
July 5-Payette at Weiser and
Caldwell at Boise.
July 12-Weiser at Payette and
Boise at Caldwell.
July 19-Caldwell at Weiser and
Boise at Payette.
July 25-Weiser at Boise.
The bylaws of the league provide
for an umpire for each game who
shall be an official of the league but
he shall not be a resident of the home
city in which the teams play. Pro-
vision is made that the umpire shall
receive So and expenses for each
game he officiates at and this amount
is to be deducted from the gross re-
ceipts. Fifteen per cent of the re-
mainder shall be awarded to the
home team and 60 per cent of the re-
naming receipts will be awarded to
the winning team and the remainder
TO the defeated organization. ANY
player who violates a contract with
any team in the league will not be
eligible to play with any other team.
No club in the league can lend a
player to another team in the league
for the purpose of playing in a sched-
uled game. This will not prevent a
club from disposing of a player to
another club in the league, but any
player so disposed of shall be used
in the team from which he has been
transferred during the remainder of
the season.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Boise, Idaho.

April II, 1905
Notice is hereby given that George
Humrickhouse, of Caldwell, Idaho, has
filed notice of his intention to make final
Communication proof in support of his
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1858
made January Z, 1907, for the SEA, Section
5, Township n, Range w, and that
said proof will be made before Walter
R. Cupp. U. 5. Commissioner, at Cald-
well, Idaho. on June 2, 1868.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, AMI
cultivation of, the land. viz: William W.
Simmonds, of Caldwell. Idaho, John NJ
Humrickhouse, of Caldwell Idaho,
William H, Tanner, of Nampa. Idaho,
Harvey Kissel, of Nampa, Idaho.
WIN. BALDERSTON,
A 20, Nj =, 8, 10, % Register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
Catholic Church.

Sunday, May Sd, 1908. Dedication
of new Gothic Altar at 1890 a. m.
The Easter program will be repeated
under the direction OF Mrs. L. N.
Olmstead, oragnist of the church.
You are cordially invited to attend.
Discourse: 1.-THE Symbolic Mean
ing Of our Affairs" by Rev. Father
Dreyer, s. M.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

NURSE. Mrs. G. H. Landbeak
is a practical nurse. Anyone desir-
ing her services can get terms and
references by addressing her at
Homedale.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

WANTED-Salesmen for your
State for remarkable fuel and labor
saving device for boilers selling for
$50. Over 10000 in use in the U. s.
and Canada. Also newly patented
spirit level. Diamond Power Special
ty Co., Detroit, Mich.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

LOST.-A span Of bay mules. one
branded Y. s. and the other Ill.
They will weigh $50 pounds each.
The light bay mule is blind in the
left eye. A liberal reward will be
paid for their return to Campbell &
Gartin's barn at Caldwell or to Fro
mans ferry. JERRY SHEA.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
Coming Political Events.

Democratic national convention al
Denver, July Z.
Republican national convention al
Chicago, June 16.
Democratic state delegates conven-
ton at Twin Falls, June 8.
Democratic state nominating con-
vention at Wallace, August 4.
Republican state delegates conven-
ton at Wallace. May 70.
Republican state nominating con-
vention at Boise, September 1.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

LOST - Somewhere between
Caldwell and Boise river bridge
on Saturday, April IS, a Colvert
coat. Please leave at Redway's
store.
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Baptist Church.

Sunday, May Sd, 1908.
Sunday School-10.30 a. m.
Preaching services-11.30 a. m.
B. Y. p. U.-7 p. m.
Regular evening services at 8 p.
M; subject: What is the Use of
Being a Christian"
Regular quarterly communion SER
vices will be held after the morning
preaching services. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all services.
Rev. H. B. Steelman, pastor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02
Christian Church.

11.30 a. m.-Preaching; subject:
The Obligation of the Church to
America.
s p. m.-Lecture: Palestine as 1t
1t to-day, by DR.. Davidson Buchanan.
1890 a. m.-Bible School.
$50 p. m.-Junior Endeavor.
$50 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
Prayer meeting Thursday Even
ing.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

NEW BABY CARRIAGE
Paid $25 for it December last will
sell for $I2.5o. Inquire of Mrs. E.
R. Place.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

Young ladies to take training,
must give first-class references. Wal
la Walla Hospital Training School for
Nurses. Mrs. Eva M. Young. supt. of
Nurses. Walla Walla. Wash.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

WANTED-To let an 80-acre
farm, one mile north of experiment
farm.-L. H. Paine.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-05-02

Wanted-oats, Wheat, Barley. Rye
Alfalfa and Glover Seed.
CALDWELL FORWARDING CO.
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At the Catholic Church on Sunday

Services at 100 a. m; Dedication
of the new altar. Benediction after
mass. FIR. Jos. Dreyer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-08-08
CHICAGO GRAIN
NhicAgO. aug. 8-IirNlN w

Chicago, Aug. o-NTdlh NiO''
Wheat--September sold between
"a 1-2 and % rs, opening at 80
"a and closing at 81 10; December
between SO "a and 9S, opening at
81 "a and closing at 0G "a; May
between .Ol and / .O2 1-S, opening
at .O1 5-S and closing at 1 .Ol Is.
Corn-September sold between
75 rs and 2G SIS, opening at 76
and closing at 7G l-2; December
between "a ia and 66 Ia, open
ing at 65 and closing at &C Is;
May betweem Ga 3-S and 65 Is,
opening at Ga "a and closing at
G5.
September sold between
AZ 81 and 40 opening at 48 3-4 a
closing at As; December between AZ
Ia and 49, opening at As rs and
closing at iS IL; May between 40
rs and 81, opening at 50 1-2 and
closing at 80 1-2
Pork-September sold between
15,42 and 1855 opening at 15.4z
and closing at 15.47; October be-
tween 1880 and Is 60, opening at
IS. 81 and closing at so; Janu-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-08-08
somethIna You Can Make.

Something convenient for the work
basket can be made with few
cheap articles One Of my readers
gave me one with a description for
making same: Get an empty spool
and hll the thread space with bees
wax. 1t will be necessary to slightly
heat It to fill the spool evenly and
smoothly. Cover one end of the
spool with disc Of red or green felt
with tiny notches extending few
inches beyond the rim. 1t should be
firmly glued In place. Fill the spool
cavity with emery and attach three
discs of felt, threaded together with
baby ribbon, to the opposite end.
This makes the beeswax handy for
the thread, emery at hand for rusty
needles, and the convenient little felt
discs furnish a place for needles all
this in a tiny package. Nice for a
present, and useful, too, isn't 1t?
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-08-08
LEGAL NOTICE.

In tho Probate Court. Marion Comfy
Ohio. s. B. Hain, as executor OF the estate
ct. nj.
The unknown heirs OF Phoebe Kent. de-
ceased. EvaJ Naiin. deceased and Adam
Gone. deceased. are hereby notified that on
the Sth. day Of August, A ID. 1853 nm order
was entered in the above entitled cause by
the Probate Court Of Marion County, Ohio,
directing plaintiff to proceed against them
The following persons defendants in the
above entitled cause. namely Harvey Ka-
CroHord; N ichnel Cone, Cynthia Cone, his
wife; John Cone, Iesta Cone. HIS wife: Con.
rad Conc, Eugen In Cone, hts wife; Maggie
Reynolds Willia am Reyn Olds her husband
Jacob Crofford. Ella Crofford. his wife Mary
A. Hogmire. Robert w. Hogmire, her hus-
ban1 ;Amanda j. Taylor, George W Taylor,
her husband; Sarah Ann Gone; N. j Kent;
Thomas Nalin: Mary Cone: klev Clark /:
Wesley Clark and the unknown heirs OF
Phoebe Kent. t.deceased Eva J.Nnlin, decens.
ed, Adam B. Cone. deceased heirs at law OF
PLAINTIFFS decedent and all bon.residents OF
the state of ohio, will take notice that on
the 9th day of August, A. u. 1908, plaintin
n executor OF the estate OF John Free de
ceased commenced an action aguiast them
and othersin the Probate Court Of Marion
County, Ohio, praying for an order of Court
property OF plaintiffs deceoent, to wit: SIT.
united In Marion County, State of Ohio and
In Pleasant Township and decribed as fol
lows; The Northeast quarter of the North
west quarter of section 10, township q, range
10 conthlring Forty f0l acres.
That they are required to answer said pc
tition by the 3 d. oay Of October, A. u. laDs;
tnat the hearing OF said case will be had on
Oct. 5th 10 o'clock n. m; that unless they
answer said cause at the time specified
herein, judgement Will be rendered nginast
them, and an order OF sale issued by said
Court.
sE. HAHN. Executor OF
estate OF John Free, deceased
VIM. T. M0LCNEY,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-08-08
PITTSBURu

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. S.-Clttle-
Receipts light; market steady. Choice
$50 a. $50; prime, a G.35; good
5.75 a 6; tidy butchers, 5.25 a $40;
fair, a 3; heifers, IA 5.25; COM
mo nto good fat COWS 2 a A2j;
fresh COWS and springers, $25 % $50;
common to fair $40 a. $50.
Sheep and lambs supply light;
market steady; prime wethers, i.60
"a 40; good mixed i25 IA i.5O;
fair mixed, 3.7j a AS; culls and
comon, 2 a 3; clipped lambs, 3 q
3: spring lambs, a $40; veal
calves, Cd 7.5O; heavy and thin
4 80 "a 5.
Hogs-Receipts Is doubledecks;
market 1jc lower. Prime heavy
hogs. mediums aud heavy yorkers
6 80; light yorkers, $50 a Go;
pigs, 5.75 a 81 roughs a $50
stays. 4 a $50.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-08-08
Snakes Eggs Hatchlng.


Because Of the popular aversion to
the serpent family there is sur
prislng amount of ignorance about
even the simplest of snake habits
It is doubtful If many correct an
swers could be given to the question
whether snakes lay eggs or bear
their young alive. As a matter Of
fact, some species are viviparous
and others oviparous Most of he
poisonous snakes, as well as many OF
our harmless varieties, belong to the
former class.
The European ring snake Is close
ly allied to our common water snake
and goes by the scientific name
Tropidonotus natriX. Curiously
enough, all other members Of the ge-
nus Tropidonotus are viyiparous, and
this species alone lays eggs Further
more, according to Gadow's Am
phibia and Reptiles" the new laid
eggs usually show not the slightest
visible sign of an embryo, unless
oviposition is delayed, when the en-
bryos are more or less developed.
The eggs are laid in July or Aug
ust in soft bed of loan or decay
Ing vegetation, or in a heap of ma
nure. The older snakes sometimes
lay as many as dozen eggs or more
and they usually stick together so
that the entire cluster can be picked
up at once. Sometimes. however, If
tho process OF laying is slow, they
about an inch long and Of a whitsh
yellow color. The shell is thin and
flexible like parchment
The young hatch in late summer or
autumn. Before Matching they de-
velop sharp calcareous growth on
the tip of the snout known as the
egg tooth, with which the she'll Is
slit open. Unlike Matching chicks,
which are suddenly dispossessed by
the breaking OF their brittle shells,
the young snakes may make many
incisions in the parchment envelopes
and take many peeps al the outside
| world before venturing forth into the
new environment Shortly after
Matching the egg tooth is lost
At first the young live on insects
and worms. but within few weeks
they are strong enough TO attack and
devour young frogs Strangely
enough, although the adults are
strong swimmers, and spend much
time in ponds and streams hunting
trc fish and frogs on which they
subsist the young are unable 10
swim, and they will soon drown II
they fall into the water The Euro
pean ring snake, as well as the
American water snake. makes an
excellent pet; 1t is perfectly harm
less, becomes very tame, and learns
TO know the difference between
friends and strangers. Gadow tells
Of pet ring snake that would eat
from his hand, crawl up his coat
sleeve and coil itself contenedly on
mis- rm.-Sciontihc American.