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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-05

her and talking with her, Mrs. owen
came in later and said DR.. Mercer was
coming"
PLAYED WITH BABY.
Did 20 play with the baby?"
Yes. I walked up and down the
room with it and put my finger in its
mouth for it to bite"
THE only intimation we have had
about your being unhappy has come
from Mrs. owen, your mother-in-law.
Was here anything in your life that
caused your wife to be unhappy
mo. She had no reason to be-"
state what happened after you
started on the automobile ride yilh your
wife"
LAST RIDE WITH WIFE.
I'VE were at the house about three
quarters of an hour. Somebody sug-
gested that my wife take a wrap 1T
couldn't be found Tom owens brought
out his raincoat. then took a pre-
and went down the Midlothian turnpike
to drug store. 1 ratified on the door
and finally the druggist came, took the
prescription and went back to fill II
while stood on the running board
about 10 minutes talking with my
wife"
Was your wife in a good humor?'
| Yes. l paid him for the preScTip-
ton. bought some candy for my wife.
and got into the car and headed up the
Midlothian turnpike. Just as we got
to Mr.. Owens house to return nay wife
suggested that we take little spin
Who suggested that you take the
rider"
My wife. If she hadn't"
did you intend to go?"
"NeS"
We'll. what happened?"
Three cars passed, one was going
fast-abOut 40 miles an hour. 1 was run
ming slowly. The car left a lot of dust
and when the second car came my wife
suggested that we go faster so as not
to get the dust and we did this and
passed the third car"
Whats the number of your carr
800"
Does that number look anything like
iD-u?"
mot to me-"
State more OF that ride"
I'VE passed three cars. The last thing
can remember before we turned around
was a row of cedar trees which my wife
said would make good Christmas trees,
and the gate near where we turned"
State what happened"
THEN-THE HIGHWAYMAN.
About three quarters OF a mile or a
mile from where we turned we were
going along easy, when a man came
from the left hand side Of the road.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-05

He was so close to me that had to put
on the brake so as not to hit him. He
asked IL were going to hit him and
said he had plenty of room, and that
should have. I then put on the low
gear and reached over to take the brake.
He pointed the gun at me and said.
Stop or I'll shoot l didn't want to
aggravate him so ! said nothing. AS
I touched the clutch he fired and my
wife fell back of me"
"She fell between you and the back of
the seat?'
Eyes. In the space OF a moment
jumped out of the car and started to-
wards the man. He raised the gun to
hit me. l caught the gun as ii hit me
on the nose He let loose, and being
overbalanced, fell back. There has
been something said about blood on the
gun. Tom owen said my face was
bloody l picked up the gun and the
man ran up the road"
While thousands of carefree people
throughout the country prepared for
a holdiy's festivity, Henry Clay Beat
tie, Jr.. remained silently in his
cell early today and awaited for the
hour for the converting of court. when
he was to tell his own story of the muir
der of his wife on Midlothian turnpike
last July for which he stands indict-
ed. All day he was to battle for his
life, closing the case for the defense.
From an early hour when the glim-
mering lamp, from his cell cast its long
beams of light on the court house near
by the prisoner read and re-read Ine.
typewriter pages OF his own testimony
at the coroner's inquest and prepared
to relate the Identical story on the wit
ness and today of how bearded high
wayman approached his automobile. stop
ped 1T and with a shot gun fired at
Mrs Beattie, who sat beside her hus-
band on the front seat OF the car.
Through the iron bars Of his cell
Beattie could see moving about on the
green in front of him t. IL men to
whom for him the story will mean cleo
trocution or freedom.
The gray-haired father Of the accus-
ed had made all plans to be the first to
(COntinusd on page Seven. column 81
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-05
Daring French Aviator
Is Dashed to Death

CHARITIES, France. Sept. 4-The
French aviator. Maron, was killed near
here Saturday night. He was observed
flying over the city where he was to
have participated in an aviation meet
Sunday. Later came the news Of a
fatal accident to the aviator six miles
away.
When seen. Maron was flying fast
at a height of about 600 feet. His
motor failed and he attempted to plane
to earth
He dropped 200 feet and then the ma
chine capsized The aviator's chest was
crushed in by the steering lever.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-05

Georgia normal and industrial school At
MilledgeviIle for several years. He pre-
ceded Prof. NJ. L. Britain as state school
commissioner and served in this position
for three years, devoting during that
time large part of his work to study
ing rural school problems and to visiting
different sections of the state for the
purpose of contributing by his speeches
and by his counsel to the progress or
the rural school teacher and the de-
velopment of rural schools.
PROFESSOR BRITAIN.
NJ L. Britain was born in Oglethorpe
county, Georgia. in 1865. and graduated
from Emory college in 1886 After grad
uating with distinction in English and
the classics, Mr.. Britain took 4 post
graduate course at the University OF
Chicago He then became a county
school teacher at the Ryals high school,
Gordon county. He was elected in 1887
to teach in the public schools of At
anita He was principal of the Crew
street school for two years and for ten
years taught in the Boys high schools
In 1900. through Governor Northen, then
president of the county board Of edu-
cation. he was made superintendent OF
the Fulton county suburban and rural
schools
MIR. Britain was president of the State
Teachers association and also the At
lanta City Teachers' association. For
years he was a member of the faculty
of the University summer school for
teachers. at Athens. his work being in
the departments OF literature and meth
DDS Of teaching.
On July 1, 1910, he became state school
commissioner by appointment of Gov
ernor Joeeph M Brown and later ne xwn :
elected for q full term In that offica
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-05
PHILADELPHIA ENTERS CAR In TOUR

y
; ENTRIES GLmDEN TOUR.
, B. M. Grant. Atlanta, Mar
; mon.
e. p. Ansley. Atlanta. Pierce
; Arrow.
; c. II. johnson. Atlanta. ste
; vens-Duryea.
; W. ]. Hnlman. Live Oak.
, Fla, Cadillac.
; H. NJ Atkinson. Atlanta,
, Packard.
; 0. $. AlSritton. Jacksonville.
: Cadillac.
; Herbert B. Race. Jacksonville.
, Cole.
: John $. Cohen. Atlanta. White
) i. $. Motor Co. New York
j. 5. Motor Co. New York.
; Maxwell.
,I .: :; Motor Co. New York. !.
; R. NJ. owen & Co.. New York.
; REQ.
R. NJ owen & Co.. New York.
} REQ.
Claude N. NOlsn. Jacksonville,
; Cadillac.
; DR.. w. NJ. Stinson. Jackson
, vile. Oldsmobile.
a. p, Whiting. New York.
) Cunningham
: Mayor CORTLAND S. Winn. At
; Ianta, Flanders.
j. H MarstelIer, Roanoke.
; Va, Chalmers-Detroit.
w. E. Aycock. Moutrle. Knox. i
; Robert p. Hooper. Phiiadel-
; phia. Garford.
J. r. Sandlin. Live Oak. Fla.
; Cadillac.
: Gov. Hoke Smith. or Georgia,
; Atlanta, Maxwell.
; Metz Automobile Co.. Waltham.
; Mass, Metz runabout.
; Metz Automobile Co. Waltham.
; Mass, Metz runaDout.
; Metz Automobile Co.. WaItham,
; Mass, Metz runabout.
; r. d. Drysdale. Jacksonville, :
; Cadillac
; C. ]. Hood, Commerce. Columbia
; Henry Tiff. Jr.. Triton, 1912
; Rambler.
; william D. Alexander. Atlanta,
; White gas.
Frank Hardart, Philadelphia. :
; Winton.
a .
The evening world., 1911-12-08

training schools. which appeal 70 those
whose tares run along those lines"
TnSoushout tho various grades. as
shown in the prospcctus issued by che
department. the studies of the children
are we'll within their years. In the
ciaeses vIherc tho ages run from nine
to ten the principal smidies are English.
mathematics and history. The greatest
length Of time IL devoted 20 these stud.
les, and II is commended by the educa-
tors these arc absolutely necessary for
ths proper education Of any one. In no
matter what Walk OF lie.
TOLD THE DUTIES or CITIZEN.
SHIP.
IN sne second years term. where the
children range In age from seven 70
e,ent. ths studies comprise composition.
penmanship, reading familiar words.
lower mathematical. drawing and music.
The grade following this. for pupils a
year Older, comprises. besides tho fore
going studies. sthical lessons. natural
history and freehand drawing.
Children of ten 90 eleven years OF age,
IN the next grade. study American his
tory and are Instructed In ovtcs, and the
duties OF citizens and public oficials
are explained.
by tho time the STUDENT reaches the
age Of twelve or thirteen Il II expected
that ne will be IN the sixth grade. where
ne takes up Mathematics. such as meas
urcment problems and percentage bills
Ths..course In history In this class 10
also Further advanced. the student be
ing prepared for the class next TO th'
graduating ono. where English litera-
ture, composition and history and civic'
arc taught on q higher scale. Th'
average age Of tho student In che sew
snth year Is thirteen.
The last year Of the public schoo
course 10 devoted 20 mathematics M
physical geography. history and oiv'o'
| and the elementary sciences. The mathe
mates taught In h class ere. for tn
most part, business forms and shor
methods In business. American histor!
is aiss eone into thoroughly. from tn
earliest discoveries to the adoption o
She Constitution.
II u said that after compieting tn
p,,blio school course a fnrge ~percentag
Of the pupils 20 through the hiFl
school. These are tho ones. II 10 said
who prefer 70 take p%ositons wher
their heads rather than their hands ar
in demand.
The evening world., 1911-12-08
SCHOOL FR|LLS
ALL "EXTRAS,'
SAYS OFFICIAL
Fads Not in Courses, but En-
bodied in Simple Talks
TO Glasses.
GRADES EXPLAINED
District Superintendent Alleges
None of the Studies Are Be-
yond Pupils Comprehension.

TIE stasmcnt OF Mayor Gaynor mat
public schosi children under the present
syuasm are taught too much and that
they eAia but . superficial knowledge
Of . vasisty Of subjects instead Of an
a1uuAAs knowledge Of q few things. 10
bang fvsay discussed BY educators
eh~reryhoue the 6ty.
Il vas pointed u BY q district su-
Du1nAnAsut of ths Board Of Dduca.
- 49, ne ssudiss Of the children
60 The towsst 70 che hiEhAst grade
WuU - beyond their o0rnpr~hsndon.
e. ShaA sarsa va taken in Individual
0oss MT 10 ovsrtax . Luoii II he could
m hsap U with ~ o1ass. A. for tho
tsanhlng a u-nnscsesary studS0. he said
sgoFy sAse ~ taken In the arrange
nO4 ~ a. subtscHs 10 ht . child for the
fueus and n hs opinion DOT one Of
lAe seusses wWAA In later Ife prove
imos~oosA1eA
n s~kpia1aan6 Studies and agss Of tAo
dAnAsso h ~ Gadss from The lowest
usAn ~ M ssheoi 10 rsadhsA. the
o0a1no 0oAsee1 WotA 0sNds 4, which y
seosD1s1 - shnAFsa yanG1ng Ia ass
~ - - ~ ysasR. n M ciass. -
~ - = Ne nscs a. wAioh oom-
OenD - sAno's Arse ear at school.
- 0oD1sas 6sosAs rsaAAng. short sen
ssnsO a. Da~ssaOhn. writing and
Uose1sD = ssanen0 suIesrS W 70 ons
q - p-aass stvsa cut By II.
Bod q O0umAaon h Woujd appsai
Gsae Ne aro ysas child va obliged 4
0on0U ~ oDngtss prose and postr,
- - - - spaala ne svns Of cleo
10AAnsl. waS . ser1ss Of simple talks
~ b Sush . wAy that the puull couk
Psa9ly unAss0taaA them.
RlpSL NAY o0LGoT 4 PonIlok
LANGUAGE.
N y vvs,g 70 suppose that IN any o
the graAss q ~ public sehoe,s any o
ne children ere forced to take up sun
jsots thss 49, beyond their years. Q
That the beard does not Dean Of Oh
utmsst importance In obtaining an sdu
cAUou,'' said the Superintendent. "A
year By yea the pupii's mind develops
studies. Of course. become moi
dihicuit. but everything taught u con
f.dered OF the utmost value to the chile
''Tahe. for instance. Grade A. whic
Is the last Ink highest class In publ
t'hool bcfors the high chool 10 reached
~ iais grade the children average In ag
10 on, twelre to fourteen years. tn
course whiah they take Us comprised Q
,prposiLon. grammar. reading. spell
aal t1uainal nAnp
The evening world., 1911-12-08
Welcome
Economies on Fine
Travelling Bags

For the friend who is going
on a journey, there are appro-
pirate gifts aplenty among
these special offerings in
Travelling Bags, with and
without fittings, and Suit
Cases.
At S10-There are mems
16- to 18-inch Black Walrus
Bags, leather-lined, with sew
ed frame and edges.
At e6-There are leather,
lined Suit Cases, 24-inchl
riveted and reinforced, thai
are wonderful for the price.
A collection Of Ira elm
Bags, with black or whit
fittings, in sole leather and
black leather, for men am
women, at savings Of one
third. Main nesr :
The evening world., 1911-12-08
Mems Cape Gloves
Unusually Good at $1.16 q Pair

Interesting special offering Of these smart Walking Gloves for
men, one-clasp, in tan, oak and red, that compare favorably with
the usual Sill kind.
The Gimbel stock Of Mems Gloves comprises every
style from the unlined Mocha Gloves or fleece-lned
Suede Gloves at 81, to the Gauntlets, with fur back
and lining, at $40 a pair.
All Gloves boxed for Christmas giving i requested.
Main Floor.
The evening world., 1911-12-08
A Up of Mems
So Hats at SO

We like to keep our Mems Hat stock bare of broken sizes, which
is why we have reduced this fine assortment of soft and Derby
Hats by one-third.
In the lot are English Tweed and Wool Hats, also French and
German Soft Hats and American Soft Hats in smooth, velour,
and shaggy finish-a variety of styles and colors.
The Derby Hats are in black and brown, in full stiff, flexible,
and lightweight styles, in various blocks.
Choose to morrow at So, and save a dollar.
AMONG THE FUR CAPS are several special values, including Caps in
"Detrot" or driving shape, Of French dyed coneY at ", and OF peced SEAL
In driving shape, at Sd.
THE JOHN B. STETSON HATS are here IN q fine range OF styles, both
soft and stiff, ct $3.50 to s2.
Boys So Hats at 81 SO
The cleaning-up idea also affects our boys stock. In the group
are Plush Tyrolese Hats, rough mixtures in MILDLY shape. French
Beavers and French Fets, mostly in MILDLY shape, and in various
coors. Now 81. 90 each.
A special lot Of Boys Coney Fur Caps. with ear tabs. at 81 to-blaek. brown.
gray and white. 1ousSn FLOOR
The evening world., 1911-12-08

For the man who likes distinguished designs in scarf at popular price. It's eavt keen
way from the everyday sorts by taking little trouble, and that wat ehaye done mS ahemmwp
this reelection. Without doubt y0aUbe impressed b. iS wealth of handsome designs and cooS
For it includes:
Knitted ScJs in plain eM. adt fancy stripes. -
Six SmJs in figured Persian dengns .
Rep mus in Romano and tuotone stripe
SDGgurM SahnS mfs SILK SmJs in meat fgurcs
Plain c%@ydS ea5s an Rep Manmheu ana PoMn.
Aa SOC. OF course we will put any scarf you nay select in holiday box Main rom.
The evening world., 1911-12-08
Five Minutes
Sometimes Makes
A Big Difference

II You Are Suffering the Tortures Of
Indigestion and Have 10 Walt
Until Someone Runs 70 the
Drug Store for . Box Of
Stuast's Dyspepsia Tablets.
The evening world., 1911-12-08
Mems SHOES of So feathers at $3.50

Note the distinction. Exactly the same stock is put into thseS Shoes as goesm o Shoes
regular So equality. But some of the finer points of hnd-work which rus up the cost, wihot in
crSng the service of the shoe are left out This in connection with a special price made us by
the manufacturer enables us to sell these xceent Shoes for $780,
In button ad Ecest styles in calf and pNent leather on mart IS lasts with narrow toes also
ones style with broad toes for comforIovng men,. Second Floor
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-03
SAY FAREWELL TO DR. YOUNG

After the prayer meeting on We'd neSday night al the Presbyterian cnurch the mcmbcrs of the '"l gre .-a.ion me, in social session il horor e. Rcy. $. Hall Young, who was on the eye of his departure f9r the lditar |. After q wy Cnj y ale program had been r"nderc l.Sh refreshments We. C partIk Il of anu all united in wishing the pion CT churciman success in his coming work of establishing a church in the lower camp.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-03
FEDERAL OFFICIALS BACK

Arriving on the Noyes steamer the Idler. which went down to meet the Panama. were Judge tuShman, his wife and mother ard $ ms, Ed ward and Arthur Marshal II. K. Love. and Deputy Marshal Jack Mat thews and his bride.
 Marshal Love was subpoenaed as q witness in the coal land cases tried at Seattle and went out i'll the middle of the winter He will leave at once fir the lditarod.
 Deputy Marshal Matthews left a few months ago with prisoners and
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-03
BCSI MEETING II
 LITY COUNCIL

.' The ,.'y o.Ur 3 w,ru. ur Friday evening rH. mate. ,l mrraa- ms The ,cl,u,y ut tH. Hg. I,4r. mcrf during he summer hg r-.a. IuE surface lu for N. blocks . 'A,A end ui The p.,sou. mains. W.. under Gl-,Hs-iun. and nua't Na- .,. tu rhe ,oau,il d. , mmifr,r o' The whole. to dv,,.r u W day The \ ( company uGsr- [ lu~.a. 'h, surface pipes tot .hr -#m a: $l.n.I. with 'hr 3udor~,aHdmG -aa they Vould ha taken up .a.l ,a' and rriu-tall.d iu tA" sPr.uc
 The chairman of rh" street ,.m mitr'c reported that he W.rk d.I, ia opening fi,h from Noble ' rH, cemetery had been nu.-het and .. uuyrd and rue blI uf S@ur. with .. additional allowance ,f $2' Tor sr.. rs a load through inc ,,myf.r. ~as approved
 Al arraneem,n. Na- made a.'s The owner cI cabin hat stands IT, Third avenue whereby he W+. move the cabin and 'hH- rpr. mi of inc .r,uius ot The s'r.c' he river for The sum ot $-..
 The resignation ot CHy Arforn.. ] F. Cancr. Ha~ a,,cp.el Mr. ( fer has suIr 'o Nant.y Hot SmilH. to a>sun the office Cf commission er N one Was app.utod m A. Golfers place.
 The agent ot the c.ly ruru3m4~.. reported t.af -iN dogz had hc. n 'lh cn ro the D uui during .h weak three of which had been r,f"om hy their masters
 Formal permission Wa- -rar'rd Contractor ruglcbr. cH' 't .,crt r. rraudsraud ou Fron' $ rect F A., FoHrth oe,.hrati n.
 The ,hi,t uG police vas authorize to appoint as many special parr mel aS he deemed necessary fo pI-~r.E, order during tne celebration
 \ rcqUe~r made hy w kuoH .a, chairman of ih" sport cuumr ',. thal thc fir, department b. permit. tp give an exhibition on rhc r mi. was denied. Inc ooGncH d,rmia2 would hc unsafe 'o les5,I Ihe ,j.s tt'r protection on INar day
 line matter of ,hc detention h.. piral wa~ hr9ughr #u when 'r'cuaa rom Delegate Wickcrsham and Gas oruor Clark W"r- read assuring h, council rhar proua ooI Il would h' taken il q favorable site c.uId l.. obtained \ site has Acpu Hgrc.. on al Tenth and CushmJu and il ha mp with the approval # Ja.- Oycrtield and Marshal Love.
 r ~aS decided to refuse all Ir quests for permission 10 erect stand. ou the waterfront durin& the Eonu#. eel. brafi.u
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-03
TRIAL CALENDAR
 F0R THIS TERM

Following are Ih, civil and crim. inal cases that have been sct for trial al the term of court commcnc. ing on Thursday. over which Judge Cushmau will preside.
 ranaua Trading Co. lS. x. A. T. & r. Co., July 6
 Clara Iinquist vs. II. K. Love. |. < Marshal. el al.-JuIy I2 x C Co. ys. r. A. Cleveland July r.
 Bion A Dodge Ns. Roy F. Mad docks et al July II.
 F.. IT. Osborne Vaudm ys \ rah Moore July L..
 Robert F. Irbcr ys. R. j. Van Winkle.- July l7.
 lirumbaush Hamilton X Kellogg VI Wm Shinkle et al.-July Is. N (. Co. vs. Tobias tleischman- x. C. Co. y~. s. F. uysDor-3a.> Angus McDouean vs. L. J. MyCmH et al-July 20
 John Clark Shaner ys Elizabc h r. Shaffer-July 24.
 Fraisois perlinne) vs Joe Coma rt al July 23.
 Alois Sagan ot al. ys. Gee Cline et al--July 2S
 Julius Huffman ys Geo. Cline ct al July 29
 Wm Bruce vs, John McMahon July 3l.
 John Helssa ys. IL A. Curricr c \. A. T. & T Co. vs Louis spi'2 August l.
 Wm. r. Bray1on vs. (. $ Tour tellotte - August 6.
 Peter Nidoyich ys W. A Mend ham August :.
 N C. Co. ys. Panama Electric Co. August :.
 J K. Cooper ys. Wm. $. Clark Ed S Orr vs. F. s. Gordon Aug ust To-
 NJ. Burns et al. ys. Ed Williams ct al.-Ausust 16.
 E. T. James ct al vs. C. F. Me Gilliyray et al. - August l.. Geo I.amonragnp vs. !. A. Stewar ct al. - August h.
 NJ. Bylne ct al vs. Ed Williams et al-August l..
 Robert Kelly et al vs. F A WIFE jams et al. - August 2l.
 T. T. Herington et al. vs. F.. A Williams et al. - August 22.
 Mary ka'herine Green vs. Y. X. Paine August P.
 Daniel M,Carry vs. R W. She ard - August 23.
 |. $ vs. \. C. Cn.-Augus, 2G. r. $. vs. x. C. Co.-Augus. 26. t s. vs. \. (. C5.-Angus' %. t. $. vs. x. C. C1.-August 2G. Joe Conta vs. Joe l.eotta Augu@t 2G
 Mary A. Perry, EXecutriX vs. II. J. Miller ct al August 30.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-03
WANT BIDS ON LOCAL STUDS

The officer i'll charge of tn sig nal corps h, re has ben rc ues, ed by Quartermaster Riley. of Fort Gib bon to call for bids from tLe l.cal "ardners fr home grown potatoes $, in any quantities, to he de liy. red al the boat landing not later than August 2l
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-03

was married in Seattle. With his bride he is now located in the resi- dence at Third and Lacey. formerly coupled by ". A l.ovejoy
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-03
House Furnishings

In this Department yolI'lI find Complete Assortment of everything for the Home Beau tifuI.
 Rugs of All Sizes 1-2 by 3 1-2 to 12 by 15. LinoIeums. All Grades Imported and De- mestiC. S1.O0 to S2.OO per square yard. SHEET BLANKETS s1.OO s1.5O s 200 WOOL BLANKETS - $500 S75O 5000 CONF ORTABLES S2OO $500 s 7.5O BED SPREADS S1 50, S2OO to $15.OO BED SHEETS ----- 75c S1.OO 5 200 Lace Curtains s--S S2O0 Pair Up Curtain Scrim and Swiss 25c per yd up Portieres. New Designs S4.25 per pair Couch Covers, New Designs S5 to S20
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-03

These come m Linen, Lawn, and Batlste. Choose yours caDIy: you'll need many of these during the sum mer season.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-08-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

M NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of Frederick A. Goldhammer,
Deceased.
Notice i hereby given By the UNDER
signed administrators Of the estate Of
'FrsdeTich 4. Goldhammer deceased, to
tie creditors Of and III persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
|exkibit them, with ths necessary
voachsfs. within six months sfter the
fst publication u ibis notice. to the
|ssid r, ". Eversat re wagner Stats
Rank II the county of Charles Mix.
South Dakota.
Dated Jnly 18th, 1911. y
H.s N. Ever,
Adningtsatar a ~ ESt61s * flsd.
tsl1A y CD =, Dsssssl B
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-01-19
ANIMALS NATURAL INSTINCT
His Conclusions After Years of
Observation.

When an animal acts in obedience
TO its purely physical needs and ac-
cording to it's anatomical structure, as
when ducks take to water, or hens
scratch, or hogs root, or woodpeckers
drill, etc., we do not credit 1t with
powers of thought. These and similar
things animals do instinctively. When
the wood mice got into my cabin the
other day and opened two small glass
Jars of butter that had loose tin tops
did not credit them with anything
like human intelligence. because to
use their paws deftly-digging, climb
ing, manipulating-is natural to mice.
I have seen a chipmunk come into a
house from his den In the woods and
open pasteboard box with great deft-
ness and help himself to the nuts in
side, which, of course, he smelled. We
10 not credit a bird with rational inz
Hgance when it builds its nest, no
ttr how skilfully it may weave or
how artfully 1t may hide 1t