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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Cadets Left Monday for Charleston

To the stirring strains of Dixie
played by the post band, company
of eight squads of cadets from the
Virginia Military Institute, number
ing about 10, with its full complement
of officers, under command of Cap
tain Wagner. marched to the union
station Monday morning for Char
lesion, W. Va, where they took
part Yesterday in the ceremonies in
cident to the unwilling of a monu-
ment to Stonewall Jackson, which
was erected in the capital city of
West Virginia under the auspic> s
of the United Daughters OF the Con-
federacy.
Accompanying the cadets were
General Nichols, Mrs. Nichols and
Captain Gilmore, the quartermaster.
Quite a number Of visitors were al
the depot to see the soldier boys off.
The cadets are expected to reach
Lexin eton this afternoon on their
raturn
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Family Reunion at Natural Bridge


For The Gazette
Sept. 24.-Mr. and Mrs. w. c.
Kahle. OF Natural Bridge, Virginia,
entertained on Sunday, September
18th. in honorof Mrs. Kahle's uncle,
Mr.. George w. Fitzpatrick and his
wife, of Silver Creek, Ohio.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick is a brother o.
Mrs. N. A. Hartigan, of Natural
Bridge This is his first visit &c his
native county in fifty years. He
left Rockbridge county when he was
twenty one years OF age.
Those present we're; Mrs. l. ].
Bennington, of Dayton, Va; Mrs
Walter Mackey and Mrs. Maggie
Morris OF Buffalo, Va; Mr.. Emme
. Hartigan and family, of LongwoCd
Va; Mr.. John Elliott, OF Lexington
Va; Mr.. w. W. Lofts. Mr.. aud Mrs,
4 rank Lofts OF Natural Bridge.
All present had most enjoyable
day and one that will be long re
membered. Mr.. Fitzpatrick ant
wife are visiting his brothers an
sisters and old friends in the count
this week. He will return HON
about November 1st. j.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Mr.. Fielding H. Templeton Died in
Lexington Friday

Mr.. Fielding II. Templeton. a well
known and prominent resident OF
Fairfield. died in Lexington last Fri
day morning, Septe nber %, 1910, at
the home Of his nephew, Mr.. J. Med.
Adair, where be had been for several
weeks The cause of his death was
heart trouble from which he had suf-
fered for Sc eral months. The re-
mains were taken to Fairfield Satur-
day morning for burial. The funeral
was held from the Presbyterian
church, conducted by the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Ackers, who was assisted
! by Rev. DR.. Alfred T. Graham. of
Lexington. The remains were laid
to rest in the Fairfield cemetery.
The following nephews served as
pail bearers; Gen. w. w. Sale,
Richmond; DR. Templeton Adair,
Harrisonburg; Messrs. Frank TEN.
pleton, Waynesboro; James L. Tenn
pleton, Stanton; Samuel Temple
ton, Roanoke; William A. Adair,
Lexington; John T. Sale and w. f.
Templeton, Fairfield.
Mr.. Templeton was born and
reared in Fairfield, and with the ex-
ception his service in the Civil War
spent his life in that community
y His father was Mr.. John J. Temple
ton and his mother before marriage
II was Miss Sallie Wilson. He was il
. his 73rd year. For a number o
years he served as registrar OF Fair
field, and was formerly commits
/ sioner CT the revenue
MIR. Templeton saw active Servic
J. during the Civil War as a mernbe
10 Of Company H, 14th Virginia Cav
J. airy. His regiment was one Of fou
" that raided Pennsylvania to enforc
&c the order of levying u tax OF severa
10 hundred thousand dollars on cite
. and towns of that State as comper
90 sation for the burning of mills an
ID barns in the Shenandoah Valley
" General Sheridan in 1863. He wa
d. captured at Front Royal and in
~ prisoned at Point Lookout.
nc Mr.. Templeton devoted his life
farming and grazing. He was FIR
al quent visitor during the last
'c years in Lexington at the home
IL Mr.. ]. Med. Adair, his nephew, b
pc tween whom there were strong ii
'.u of affection.
7i' One brother and one sister ST.
VI vive: Mr.. James A. TempletOn,
'n' Stau ton, and Mrs. Estaline Sa
wife Of MIR. William NJ. Sale, OF Fa
ton field. Mr. Templeton never N;
e'' ried.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
An Awful Eruption

of a volcano excites brief interest,
and YOUR interest in skin eruptions
will be as short, if YOU use Buck
lens Arnica Salve, their quickest
cure. Even the worst boils, ulcers,
or fever sores are soon healed by it.
Best for burns, cuts. bruises, sore
lips, chapped hands, chilblains and
niles. 1t gives instant relief. 25c.,
at Il. Fl. Gorrell's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Golored School to Open Tuesday

The colored schools OF Lexington
will open next Tuesday, October
4tb.
Miss Julia Grigsby has been APP
pointed teacher in the school to sue
Geo, Mrs. A. W. Peasants. resign
cd She is a daughter OF Frank
Grigsby. and is a graduate Oh the
Hampton Institute.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Died at 90 Years

Mrs. Susan Rive, comb died Sun
day at the home Of her son, Mr.. Levi
Pultz near Timber Ridge, at the ad-
vanced age of SO years. She had
been married three times, and had
reared three sets of children. The
funeral was held Monday from
Neriah Baptist church, conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Morris. with interment
in the church yard. Mrs. River
comb was a member Of that church
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Dry Goods Opening

Mr., J. P. Leckey, formerly OF
Fancy Hill. is now receiving new
and full line lof general merchandise
at his new location on Buffalo, near
Major A. Elhart's, and has announ-
ced his opening for Saturday, Octo-
her lst.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Stubborn as Mules

are liver and bowels sometimes;
seem to balk without cause. Then
there's trouble-loss OF appetite
indigestion, nervousness. despond-
ency. headache. But such troubles
fiy before DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. the worlds best Stomach and
Liver remedy. So easy. Csc, al
b. III. Gerrell's, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Sale of Lots for Taxes

On page 8 viii, be found an adver
,;sement by County Treasurer Moore
of the sale of lots in Glasgow and
Goshen for delinquent taxes
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
The Coming and Going of People
You Know


Miss Bessie Quisenberry is visit
ing friends in Shenandoah county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas S. Burwell
are attending the Lynchburg fair this
week.
Acknowledgement w. w. Sale OF
Richmond, is visiting his brother,
Mr.. f. A. Sale.
Miss Margaret Caring left Monday
for Hollins Institute to resume her
studies for another year.
Mr. Robert f. Caring has entered
Fishburne's Military School at Way
nesboro for the session.
Mrs. ]. R. Marston, of Baltimore,
is visiting her niece, Mrs. z. G.
Caring on Jackson avenue.
Miss Maggie Humphris of Vesu-
vius is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Nettie Thompson on Jefferson street.
Mrs. Alexander Barton and Mrs.
Jacob Coffman OF Woodstock are the
guests of Mrs. ]. Harris Thompson
of Randolph street.
Mr.. L. l.. Wilson and son, Will
liam Wilson, have returned from
Kansas where they spent the past
several months.
Postmaster CcClung Patton is in
Richmond in attendance upon tire
thirteenth annual convention OF the
National Association of Postmasters
of First Class Offices.
= Mrs. Louisa G. Hazel wood is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. William e
Beaver in Lenoir City, Tenn. Sh'
was accompanied to Tennessee by
, her daughter, Mrs. Frank A.Swish
err. who has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A Huff
man of Newport News, we're visi
: tors the past week of Mr.. and Mrs
> T. S. Winfield on Main street. Mr.
Huffman has returned home AM
I Mrs. Huffman will remain in Lex
g ington for some time.
L. Master Jimmie Sheridan, wh'
: spent some time in the hospital Il
v Roanoke and underwent an opera
y ton. has returned home. He wa
y accompanied by his sister, Mis-
:, Clara Sheridan, who spent sever;
J, weeks with him in Roanoke.
y Mr.. Asher w. Hartman announce
the engagement Of bis daughter
Miss Eugenia, to DR.. Hunter Nj
Chung of Fairfield. The weddir
Il will take place Wednesday. Noven
Der 2, 1910, at p. m, in K. E. Ii
>" Memorial Episcopal church.
Rev. John A. Anderson, presidir
l. elder of Roanoke district, NJ.
Church. South. occupied the pulp
-, of Trinity Methodist church Sunda
morning, and at Collierstown Su
+, day night. He held the secor
a quarterly conference here Saturd
,s night.
w Roanoke Times: Mr.. G. A. Jone
of Lexington, is in the city for te
DAYS. Mr.. Jones is son of the Ia
John w. Jones, of Buchanan, W
ell was for many years prominent
d. identified with many business int
y ests OF Botetourt county. He is an
MT ious to see the Valley railroad e
ey tended from Lexington to Roanoke
ey DIR. ]. Hutton Pierson of Dayton
N. Fla, who has been visiting his
he rents here for some weeks, left he
ey last week with his mother, Mrs.
%n F.. Pierson, for the Martinsviile Sa
w. itarium at Martinsville, Ind, whe
on she is being treated. Captain Pr
H. son accompanied his wife as far
Ronceverte. Reports from DR.. Pi
son as to his mothers condition ;
encouraging. DR.. Pierson W
Vi left Lexington Monday to join tn
70" in Martinsville.
Use --
ear Baptist Church Notice
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28
Ube Lexington Gazette
New Advertisements

r. ]. Kennedy-new bakery.
Strain & Patton--new fall suits.
Bank of Observation-Disclosures
statement.
Robinson & acknowledgements
for everything for the farm.
r. S. Bruce-sale of personal
property.
Hugh A. White-commissioner's
sale f real estate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28

School shoes for girls that are
satisfactory at Graham's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28

School shoes for boys that are
satisfactory at Graham's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28

Satisfactory school shoes for boys
and girls at Graham's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-09-28

School shoes that are satisfactory
at Graham i,.-... =. 80.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
GIRL ATTACKED IN HER HOME
Daughter of Farmer Near Kansas
city Assaulted by Unidenti-
fled Man.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, Aug. 6.-Clara
Baldus, the 16-year-old daughter of Joseph
Baldus, a farmer living nine miles east
of this city, while alone in her hons today
was attacked by a man, chloroformed and
bound to chair. The man fled, leaving
her unconscious.
other members of the Baldus family had
gone to Kansas City shopping The girl
was at work In the kitchen when she heard
a step behind her. Before she could look
around, she was bound bllndfolded and
gagged Then she became unconscious.
When she recovered an hour later, she was
alone, fastened to a chair in another room.
She could not tell the police whether her
assailant was a negro.
Her condition is not dangerous.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

select a very beautiful steinway PianolI
riano.
There are but five Pianola pianos-the
Steinway, Weber, Steck, Wheelock, and
Stuyvesant. Music personally rendered
is what the Pianola tiano furnishes
The elusive charm of individuality is in
every performance. TDus though anyone
may play this instrument--though no
technical skill whatever is required
every performance upon the Pianola
Piano stirs the emotions as music merely
reproduced by music-box or other purely
automatic means can never do
In the home a piano is no mere met
dental. 1t is something of real impor-
tance-rthat is, II one can play. But so
few can play and SO very few can play
well-that invariably every home needs
the Pianola Plano. For this is the piano
that any one can play. This is the piano
which enables any lover of music 20 pro-
duce music for himself--to have just the
music he wants-just when he wants it.
and played to suit his own mood or
fancy.
BY means Of the ATetrostyle and the
Themodist and other exclusive features
the Pianola gives to the novice full and
complete mastery of expression. with no
other player is this possible
1t is this fact that has earned for
the Pianola Piano the endorsement OF
nearly all the worlds great musicians
to the exclusion OF any other player piano
Pianole Piano can be purchased here
in Omaha from the Schneider and Muel-
Ter Piano Co, 1918 Farnam st. They have
circulating music roll library. $26
cash and small monthly payments puts
one in your home
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
Labors for Hour in Water
to Save His Companions

hour as the frantic men fought for hold
on the overturned vessel the wind and tide
would carry them away helpless. All that
time Hanson repeatedly swan to their as
slstanee. buOyed them up and got them
back to the craft again. Finally when Pri-
Yates Nash and Bates became unconscious
from exhaustation and cold. Hanson sup.
ported their limp bodies in the water until
his signals to the steamer Coallnga were
seen and the men were reached Nash ar
terward died Of his hardship and Bates
was very IN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

Deputy Superintendent Frank S. Perdue
has filed with the Secretary of State his
application TO have his name placed upon
tiv primary ballot as candidate for the
position of state superintendent of public
instruction.
Superintendent Perdue has been deputy
in the superintendents office since Jan
uary l, 1902 At the time of his appoint
ment to the deputyship he was county
superintendent of Madison county, re-
signing that position to take up the work
wen Superintendent Bishop. He has been
identified with the school work of Madi-
son county since 1895, having been city
superintendent at Tilden and Madison be-
fore his election to tho county superin-
tendency.
He has had twenty years experience
in the schools of Nebraska, as country
sc. DOL teacher Craze teacher, high school
principal, city superIntendent county
superintendent, institute Instructor, nor
mf school teacher, member state board
of examiners for life certificates and
deputy superintendent OF public instruc-
ton. His training includes high school,
normal school and college work. His
work has taken him into every part OF
the state His knowledge Of the school
problems through his varied experience
qualities him for the position Of state
superintendent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
Vending Caught
in Conflicting
Story Of Search
Talks Freely to Reporters and Seems
to Be Careless of Future-Laughs
About Everything.

DENVER, Aug. 6.-Talking freely with
newspaper men and seeming to relish the
notoriety that has come to him, Joseph
Vending, accused Of the murder of S-year-
old Alma Kellner at Louisville, today let
slip tho first statement that can be re-
garded as damaging admission.
Vending, who is lodged in the city Jail
here, while John P. Carney, chief of de-
tectves, who has him in charge. is secur-
ing a short rest, was discussing a search
OF the Louisville church made by himself
and the Rev. Father Schumann after the
girls Disappearance.
I'VE did not look in the place where the
body was discovered" ne said, and then
apparently realizing how the remark
might be taken, added hastily: II do NOT
know in what place the body was found,
but we could not have looked there. other
wise We should have found IT. AS he
spoke he eyed his interviewer craftily.
Either a consummate actor or else of toe
volatile a nature to comprehend fully the
seriousness OF his position. Vending con.
tinues his light-hearted view of the sltua-
ton.
LOUISVILLE. KY, Aug. 6--Mrs. Made.
lena Vending, wife OF Joseph Vending
accused murderer Of Alma Kellner who
is now on his way from San Francisco tC
Louisville. has secured a lawyer to defend
her husband despite the fact that Wend,
ling when arrested told the San Francisco
police he left Louisville because his wife
was cross and refused him any OF his earn
ings
II will stand by Joe." Mrs. Wendline
said TODAY "Ha will tell tba tr,,+h 7,
was my fault he went away; 1 was mad
and cross all the time"
In retaining lawyer to defend her hus-
band. Mrs. Vending said that stranger
had interested himself in her husband
case and would put up a sum OF money
for attorneys fees.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6--The honor roll
OF the American army records few deeds
Of valor that can overshadow one for which
Major General Leonard Wood. chief Of
staff today gave certificate OF merit to
Private Lester Hanson OF the Fourth COM
pany prison guard at the United States
military prison at Alcatraz. Cal. Hanson
and five companions went out sailing July
"a in the bay Of Alcatraz. Their boat cap
sized and the men had practically no sup
port 10 which they could cling.
The record says that for more than an
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

state superintendent of the league, will
speak.
Joseph Mayer was arrested yesterday on
the charge of unbecoming conduct In the
presence Of women.
John T. Demel and Miss Emma Kubik
of Schuyler, Neb., were married Thursday
noon. August 4, by Rev. DR.. r. L. Wheeler.
p. Peterson received a serious cut on his
cheek a few days ago from the explosion
Of a pop bottle. 1t required five stitches 10
close the wound. He is now rapidly recover
ing.
John F. Cnmmins of Omaha and Miss
Lorena Grace Hamilton Of South Omaha
were married Thursday evening. Dr. r. L.
Wheeler officiated. The wedding was al
the parsonage.
Card of Thanks--We wish to extend our
heartfelt thanks to our many relatives and
friends who so kindly assisted us during
the recent sad misfortune in the death OF
our dear son and brother, also for the beau.
tiful floral tributes. b. letter and Family.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

Harrison Wilson of Beaver city, Neb.,
has carried the mail on star routes for
the United States for twenty-eight consec-
utive years. He retired from the service
at the end OF his contract, June 30 of the
present year. In the twenty-eight years Mr..
Wilson has Travelled 12s,OOO miles or more
than five times around the world. He first
carried the mail in 1882, before the Bur
lington had built into the southern part
OF Furnas county, going from Arapahoe to
WilsonVille, and later from Beaver City to
Precept and Spring Green, country offices,
which were discontinued when the rural
routes were established. For the last nine
years he has carried mail from the main
line of the Burlington at oxford, meeting
the fast mail from the east and returning
to Beaver City the same day On this
route he Travelled more than 100000 miles
Mr.. Wilson is e. years of age, moved to
Nebraska in a covered wagon and never
rode a railroad train until last summer
and then but distance of fourteen miles
He has never seen street car or been in
city since the earliest days of Nebraska
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
Busted

Many q man goes broke-in Health
then wealth. Blames his mind
says it don't work right; but all the
time it's his 6OveiS. They don't work
Liver dead and the whole system gets
clogged with poison. Nothing kills
good, clean-cut brain action like con-
stipation. CASCARETS will relieve
and cure. Try it now. Sls
cAscARETS lOe a box for weeks
treatment All druggists. Biggest seller
In the world. Million boxes month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
Blows Himself Up
for Family's Sake
Ridgeway, Va, Mayor Lights Dyna,
mite Stick with Cigar to Get
Benefit of Heavy Insurance.

ROANOKE Va, Aug. 6.-Holding a stick
OF dynamite In his lap, Mayor A. H. Bous-
man OF Hdgeway deliberately lighted the
fuse with his cigar In order that his fam
iy might reap the benefit OF heavy in
suranee which he carried, according to de-
teetives who Investigated the mysterious
explosion at Rldgeway on July a.
bousman was said to be deeply In debt,
ana It Is said he planned to destroy himself
In order to save his family. He held an
accident policy for 5000 and life policies
agsresating 5000 1t is believed he lay on
MS lawn at night touched the fuse OF a
stick OF dynamite with his lighted cigSr
and awaited results. The detectives have
officially reported to the town council and
their theory Of the mystery has been &C,
cepted by Bousman's friends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
SOLDIERS BREAK RECORD
knock Down and Move Tents and
Hospital Equipment In Mnneuver
Camp in QHIck Time.

TACOMA, Wash. Aug GIN the ma
neuYer camp at American lake, twenty
three hospital tents, five officers tents and
all the medicines. instruments and other
appliances that would be needed to care
for the wounded Of three regiments after
a hard battle, were knocked down, packed
up loaded on wagons and moved out of
camp yesterday In 20 minutes. Then the
entire equipment was put up again in q
minutes, establishing worlds record.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
WHY so MANY HOMES NOW
have the PIAN0LA PLANO |
Over 900 in Omaha and $500 In Kew York
City.
why THE PIAMOLA PIANO IS so DIFFEREMF1

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.--The other day a
we'll known banker stepped into Aeolian
Hall on 5th ave. He was approached by a
very courteous salesman who said.
something l can do for your The
banker smiled and sa,u yes tell me what
Pianola Piano is"
The salesman answered, IL win with
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
DOCTORED WITHOUT RELIEF
PERUNA SAVED Her

Mrs. Thomas Hover, r. f. d. No. 1,
Montague, Mass, writes; GAS I doc
tored over q year without any relief
and kept getting worse, gave up all
hope Of ever getting well again. was
all run down, could eat scarcely any
thing. was nervous and had such
terrible pains in my right side and
shoulder.
81 cannot express how grateful I feel
for Peruna."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

TWENTIETH CENTURY FARMER
One Dollar Per Year,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

Sunday morning services at the North
Presbyterian church will be In charge
of the mems brotherhood. num-
Der of the brotherhood members will take
part in conducting the service and an
interesting program has been prepared.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-08-02
WELL KNOWN ADVERTISING
man VISITS At MANNING

Manning, N. D., Aug. 10. H.
Totzke, who lives six miles north OF
Manning, lost his house and contents
by fire last Saturday. Mr.. TOtzke and
wife were some distance from the
house when the fire was discovered
and did not reach the building until
it was too late to save anything. Be-
sides the furniture and other things,
about 500 in currency, the savings
of the summer, was burned. The fire
is supposed to have originated from
matches carried to inflamable material
by mice.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Pilkington and
son of Des Moiles, Ia, spent few
days this week at the home of George
L. Grayson, north of Manning. They
made the trip as far as Bismarck in
their touring car, where they left the
machine for repairs. Their visit was
cut short on account of the serious
illness of a relative, but they expect
to return for a further visit some time
during the summer. Mr.. Pilkington is
editor of trade journal published at
Des Moines and gained fame over his
state last year by running the town
of Dexter, Ia, for several months, con-
vincing the people that modern adver-
Using pays as well in the small town
as it does in the large city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-08-02
HOUSE DESTROYED
BY lightning

Garrison, N. D., Aug. 1.-The house
of Fred Reiman. who lives southeast
of town, was struck by lightning last
Friday night during the bad storm
which visited this section, and the
house was burned to the ground. One
Of the boys of the family was very
badly burned, and was brought to DR..
Brown of this place where his burns
were fixed up. Mr.. Reiman was also
badly burned while endeavoring to
save the boy, and get some of the
household goods.
While Bobert l.. Fraser was down
in the Bad Lands near the Missouri
river, his dog, Nord, which was fol-
lowing along, was bitten by rattle
snake and at this writing is in very
serious condition. The report of rat
tie snakes being seen on this side of
the river is surprise but they are
becoming considerably more numerous
than formerly. 1t is only late years
that a RATHER has been seen on this
side at all.