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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
TOLD TO USE CUTICURA.
After Specialist Failed TO Cure Her In
tense Itching Eezema-Had Been
Tortured and Dlsfgured But
Was Soon Cured Of Dread HumOr.

"I contracted eczema and suffered
Intensely for about ten months. At
times l thought would scratch my
self to pieces. My face and arms were
covered with large red patches, so
that l was ashamed to go out. was
advised to go TO a doctor who was
a specialist in skin diseases. but
received very little relief. l tried
every known remedy, with the same
results. thought would never get bet
ter until friend Of mine told me TO try
the Cuticura Remedies. SO tried them,
and after four or five applications OF
Cuticura Ointment was relieved Of
my unbearable itching. l used two
sets OF the Cuticura Remedies. and
am completely cured. Miss Barbara
Kral. Highlandtown, Md, Jan. ., '0S."
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Exchanging Solemn THOUGHTS.

"Ah, says the man with the parted
whiskers. when one stands alone in
the night and contemplates the won
ders of creation, how futile. how puny
man seems! How vain, how puerile
his hopes and longings, when he is
the universe! Has this ever occurred
to you?"
You bet," answers the man with
the big scarf pin. He feels just as
punk as he does when he misses the
owl car and has to stand on the cor
ner an hour for another one. Chi
cago Post
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
LEWIS, nslNeLn nlNprR.n

A handmade cigar fresh from the
table, wrapped in foil. thus keeping
fresh until smoked. A fresh cigar
made of good tobacco is the ideal
smoke. The old. well cured tobaccos
used are so rich in quality that many
who formerly smoked 10c cigars now
smoke Lewis Single Binder Straight
&C. Lewis Single Binder costs the
dealer some more than other &c cigars,
but the higher price enables this fac.
tory to use extra quality tobacco.
There are many limitations; don't be
fooled. There is no substituted Tell
the dealer you want Lewis Single
Binder"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
A Gentle Aspersion.

Among the prisoners brought before
Chicago police magistrate one Mon
day morning was one, beggar, whose
face was by no means an unfamiliar
one to the Judge.
81 am informed that you have again
been found begging in the public
streets" said his honor, sternly, "and
yet you carried in your pocket over
$40 in currency"
"Yes. your honor" proudly returned
the mendicant. II may not be as in
dustrious as some, but sir. | am no
spendthrift." ."-Harper's Weekly.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

The strawberry shortcake, love IL.
| love It! prize il more dearly than
tongue dare to tell! No sherbet or pud-
ding or pie is above It, there's nothing
In pastry ] like half so well Just give
me a section as large as a platter,
with freshly crushed berries spread
over the lot. and am contented and
happy, no matter what ailment or
trouble or sorrows I've got. Ho. bring
on the shortcake, the strawberry
shortcake, and always and ever I'm
Jack.on-the-spot!-Los Angeles EX-
prCss.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

were pains in my back and swellings
of the ankles. often | had smother
ing spells. ! had to be helped about.
Doan's Kidney pills cured me FIVE
years ago and have been well since.
They saved my life"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Old and TriIe

For fifteen years l have constantly
kept supply of Hunts Cure on hand
to use in all cases of itching skin trou.
Bile. For Eczema, Ringworm and the
like it Is peerless. | regard It as an
old friend and a true one"
MRS. EULA PRESI4AD,
SOC per box. Greenfield, Tenn.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

lIOlu HItkuldIl- l.
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling in my
stomach. L had
given up hope Of
ever being well
when 1 began TO
take Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
L felt as though
upxv 1tfa had bopu
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

troubles. Doan's Kid
ney Pills cure the
cause. Mrs. n. Il.
Graves, Villisca,
Iowa, says: Il suf-
fered from kidney
trouble for years.
The secretions were
disordered, there
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Rough on Rats. unbeatable exterminator

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs. Powder or Liq'd, 25c.
Rough on Fleas. Powder or Liquid. 25.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd. 15c. Liz d, ,25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, 25c.
Rough on Skeeters. agreeable touse ,25c.
L. S. Wells. Chemist. Jersey City. n. J.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Flowers have an expression OF coun-
tenance as much as men or animals !;
some seem to smile; some have a sad
expression; some are pensive and
difiident; others, again, are plain, hon.
est and upright like the broadfaced
hut thesunfower and the soldlerlike
tGlip-Henry Ward Beecher.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

An appropriate feature of Flag day
celebration was that at Washington,
where a facsimile OF the flag that
floated over Fort McHenry and in
spired the writing Of the national an
them was raised over the house in
which Francis Scott Key, the author.
lived for many years While this cere-
mony was proceeding 400 school chill
dren sang THE Star-Spangled Ban.
ner," and it is safe to say each re-
ceived deep impressions in patriotism
and new conceptions OF the honor due
the flag.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Serial No. 701.

When Uncle Sam went out after fake drugs
and patent medicines, DIR. Mitchells Eye
Salve with never change in formula or
label at once registered and received Sc
rial No. 70l. The influence of DIR. Mitch
ellis Eye Salve has ever spread through
honest merit. Unfailing cure for sore,
weak ana inilamed eyes. Price 25 cents.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Consistently Opposed.

THAT actor is queer fellow, as
contradictory as he can be, even in
his roles
What do you mean?"
AT present he is playing a crooked
character in a straight drama"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

The proposal to increase the rev.
enues of New Jersey by enlarging the
assessment on corporations is frankly
defended on the ground that the state
is poor and needs the money. Surely,
a straightforward admission. Doubt
less the trusts organized under the
New Jersey law will not vehemently
oppose the plan. for they derive from
the state privileges worth even the
heavier price Senator Frelinghuysen
proposes to exact. To pay up would
be cheaper than to shut up or move.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Laymen Combat White plaque.

According TO recent figures pub
lished by the National Association
for the Study and Prevention of Tu.
berculosis, nearly so per cent OF
those enlisted in the active campaign
against consumption are laymen, and
the percentage of laymen has tripled
in the last four years.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Saving Her Bushes.

81 have here" said the young in.
ventor, "a device that will be a boon
to the typists.'
what is it?" asked the manufac-
turer of typewriters.
IT'S an extra key. Whenever the
operator can't spell a word she
presses this key and it makes a
blur!"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
They Are ALI pleased

"By experience / have found your
Hunts Lightning Oil to be a great
pain and sprain reliever. / am very
much pleased with it,"
c. c. COOK,
Halletsvills, Texas.
25c and soc bottles.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Spectacular Oil Fire.

The most spectacular fire ever wit
messed in the oil industry was at one
of the Des Bocas wells in Mexico.
About 10000 barrels of oil were
burned up daily for nearly two
months. The flames rose to heights
of 500 to 1,4OO feet.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
One Cause of Neck Boils.

Neck boils come with the sweaty
season. Many people have large hair
pores on the back of the neck. The
sweaty, starched collar rim is good
culture soil for boil and carbuncle
germs, which get rubbed into the
large hair follicles or sacks, producing
painful, sometimes dangerous
spreading crop.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
HoWdy!

How's your liver? If not in first.
class condition, doing full duty and
giving entire satisfaction Simmons
Liver Purifier will fix it so you'll think
it's gone-its troubles will be gone
Put up in tin boxes only.
Price 25c per box
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

The pressure of gold button in the
White House, at Washington, started
the machinery of the great fair at
Seattle. opening the big exposition.
That is typical of modern life. A touch
upon a button and modern invention
and science does the rest.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

"Am using ALIENS FooT-EASE. and
out it so long. had / known the relief Il
would give my aching feet l think II n
rare good thing for anyone having sore
or tired feet--Mrs: Matilda Holtwert
Providence. II. J." Sold by all Druggists,
25c. Ask to-day.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

When we have remodeled the 16
battleships that went around the world
shall we send them around to show
the improvements?
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Count Boni de Castellane is coming
TO this country to hunt for big game.
There is reported to be quite hutter
among our heiresses.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

China has promulgated a decree to
the effect that Cinnamon domiciled in
other countries shall remain China
men. Were they ever known to do
otherwise?
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Il tell you what. like a friend
who is a friend in need"
Then you ought to love me. I'm
always in need. kansas City Star.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

European scientist will put an end
TO war by means of Hertzian waves.
Now all we need to do is to invent an
armor plate impervious to Hertzian
waves.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

In Russia a new rebellion OF an ar
gumentative kind has broken out
against the grafters and reactionaries
who succeeded the grand dukes.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

The weather we have had recently
ought to make 1t rather difficult for
anybody to hull the duck market on
the theory that there is to be short
prOn
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

A town in New Jersey has a head
less ghost, and the townspeople are
trying to find some one who will put a
head on IL.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Terrible was the loss of life on both
land and water by the spring storm
Every season OF the year makes an
awful contribution to the worlds
tragedies
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
WHY PEOPLE SUFFER.

Too often the kidneys are the cause
and the sufferer is not aware of II.
Sick kidneys bring backache and side
pains, lameness and stiffness, dizzi-
ness, headaches, tired feeling. urinary
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
a Probable Theory,

Truth remarked the philosopher
sententiously, lies at the bottom of
we'll"
That accounts" said the cynic, dry
ly. for the fact that so much of the
well water is contaminated"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

The price of potatoes is increasing,
but this won't bother the amateur
gardeners who are confident Of raising
their own vegetables this year.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
A Physician AT Home

Is DIR. Bggers Huckleberry Cordial. II al
WAYS cures Stomach and Bowel Troubles,
Children Teething, etc. At Druggists 25c
and 5Oc per bottle.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Where Trouble is Found.

Wigwag-I never knew such a fell
low as Bjones! He is always looking
for trouble"
Henpeckke-Then. why doesn't he
get married d?-Philadelphia Record.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Pride is not a bad thing when Il
only urges us to hide our own heart
not TO hurt others.-George Eliot.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Says a Washington doctor: IF you
would not become drunkard, stop
eating meat" Dead men do not get
dipsomania. you know.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

The great wall of China has been
traced 1900 miles from the coast.
There are traces of ten other walls,
but the great wall overtopped them all.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Another American princess has OBJ
tanned a divorce. but having married
a prince of the usual variety, what
else was left for her to do?
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

4 scientist tells us that Niagara Will
run dry in 5000 years. Possibly. The
tendency is certainly making great
headway.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
A Series Of Rreakanes.

Banks had his engagement bro
ken"
Die he take IL hard?'
Yes; after it was broken off. he
was all broken up. and then he broke
down"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Ancestry.

Knicker-Did Smiths family come
over on the Mayhower.
Bocker-No; in the rockingham
feet.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Cuba should be grateful" declares
the Philadelphia Press. But is Cuba
not a republic?
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Let us not seek to alter our destiny,
but let us try to make the best Of our
oircumstances.-C. II. Spurgeon.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

A man is going to attempt an air
trip from Boston to Europe. He had
better have his &c. Q. d." signals in
good working order.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Real or counterfeit? Real mint leaf
favored Wrigleys Spearmint or rank
mutations?
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

A Brooklyn clergyman declares that
the rum power is to be banished from
New York. "Good-by, gay old Broad
way"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

No man is so insignificant as to bC
sure his example can do no hurt
Renan.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Seashore or mountains? That's the
question.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

One trouble with the kabitually
crooked man is that he never knows
which way he is turning.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Rains vex the city man and make
the country man glad.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Any giraffe which would eat the ar
tificial cherries off a young woman's
hat is in need of instruction in the
rules of hygiene and good manners.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

A southern paper suggests why
not have Fathers dayg" We have
1t comes once a week.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Cincinnati is trying to fix the clocks
so as to get to work an hour earlier
in the morning. That cold, gray dawn
is a fierce thing over the Rhine.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Would there he the possibility of so
di.uting that sleeping sickness as to
make II n cure for insomnia?
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

The greatest help to overcoming
mistakes is acknowledging them
Burrows.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
AFTER
FOURYEARS
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. -" For four years
my life was a misery to me. L suffered
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

If you must swing the hammer, use
II to drive nails and help build up; not
to destroy and tear down.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Certainly not! The flavor won't last
unless it's real Wrigley's Spearmint
with spear on every wrapper
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Pessimists are scarce articles these
days.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Pretty near time for Venezuelan and
Central American war scares to break
Dut again
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Famous English Detective
Tries to Catch the French
Gentleman Criminal

Arsene Lupin Is bold. He announces
beforehand in the papers what his next
move is going TO be- Ills story begins in
the August number Of
Short Stories
The FIRST instalmcnt is mo. 6l4-
Series rs II IS story that will hold your
interest The French Police finally give up
IN their attempt 10 trap the willy Lupin
and send to England for Ilerlock Sholmes.
Then follows battle Of wits. The clever
French rogne against the keen reasoning
English detective.
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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Use your little hammer for mailing
lies, but don't be a knocker.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Why is it called Spearmint? Because
OF the spear on every package. See it
or keep your nickel.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Cuba must behave or Uncle San
will have to spank it again.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces In
Domination, aAys pain, cures wind collie. 2c bottle.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Every one has his place and yoca-
tion on this earth.-Gladstone.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

Only a putty life is afraid of being
worn out.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
PERRY DAVIS. PAINKILLrR

Fora sudden chi n or cold 0nstead of whiskey) use
pninkier. For col .diarrhca and summer comp Ia Li
this medicine never falls 25c, S5c or JOc bottles
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

What favor lasts? The real mint flavor
in Wrigleys Spearmint.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

A good life is the readiest way to
secure good name.-Whichcot.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07
Irnortant 40 Mothera

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that II
Signature ssa's enc sofZ3AzIzu
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-07

The battle without goes as goes the
battle within.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10

make contracts with respect to rates
that shall not be pooling contracts,
but shall constitute agreements as TO
rates, these agreements to receive the
approval of the interstate commerce
commission
AS for the antitrust law. the presi-
dent is committed to the policy OF
making it more effective by narrow
ing it's scope. He would not include
in its prohibition and denunciation as
a crime. anything but a conspiracy or
combination entered into with actual
intent to monopolize or suppress COM
petition in interstate trade. He gives
notice that he will oppose the except
ing from the operations OF the law a
class of persons like laborers or work
ingmen, farmers, ministers or teach
ers or lawyers. He will suggest to
congress-, SO he says. that an accus-
atory bureau be established in the
department of justice whose functions
it shall be to inssitute prosecutions
for violations of the interstate law
and of the antitrust law.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

An elderly person is a mighty poor
Judge Of a circus.
We don't blame the children. We
have done worse than kick and scream
to have our way.
The young hate work. but it II the
last pride. the last JOY of the aged. that
they are able to do 1t.
Sometimes hostess has this kind Of
misfortune: Her guests have such a
good time they don't want to go home.
Be careful what you say to some peo-
pie. IN. Bon second thought we
have decided not to use that word
''some."]
When a man has picture taken, for
the drst Ave weeks afterward he
spends 4 great deal Of time in taking
surreptitious looks at it and wonder
Ing II every one else sees the good
points in it 80 plain to his eyes,
Atchison Globe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-10
A BABOON HUNT.


Horribly suGxestive of Slaughter Of
Human Beings.
A traveller writing from South Africa
describes baboon hunt as follows:
Every slowly we spread out round
about the base Of the kopje and began
q crawling ascent through the thick
scrub. Kafiirs and farmers together.
we formed something Of a loose circle
around the kopje. Daylight found us
drawing near the higher spurs of the
kopje and the Kaffirs were busy beat
ing.
Then the sport began. and pretty un-
canny it was. A good many balloons
broke through our circle, for We only
mustered seven guns. but as we neared
the top Of the kopje 1 could tell by
the noises all about me that some exc
cution was being done. My first kill
gave me a most uncomfortable thrill.
1t was horribly like picking of man.
1.-The balloons were great big. human
looking brutes, quite capable Of pick
ing up 4 lamb in their hands and run
ming OF with 1t. As fact. they gen
orally content themselves with ripping
the beast open to get at the curdled
milk within. But their cries were tie
most horribly human thing about them
and the gestures Of their waving arms.
When we all met a careful count was
made. Thirty balloons had been
bagged. Seven had fallen to my gun. VI