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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-06
HAD BOARD REFUSED
LITIGATION CERTAIN
Attorneys Advised the Body That
They Would Have to Sign Bonds in
Long Run After Large Expense to
the County.

President Pace of the Board of For
rest County Supervisors, is this after
noon signing up the 100000 of bonds
issued by the county for the State
Normal College. By night, the two is
sues of the county with the two of
the city will be turned over to the
express company to be forwarded to
the Cincinnati buyers, We'll, Roth &
| Co
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-06
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= THE WEATHER.

: Washington. D. Co. Jan, g. .
: Fair tonight; warmer in south !
: portion. Saturday fair.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-06
How Vote Stood.

How Vote Stood.
Final decision in the matter came at
1870 o'clock, when the board recon-
vened for its afternoon and final ses-
sion of the term.
Mr. Mcdonald made the motion that
the president be instructed to sign the
bonds. Mr.. Perkins seconded the mo-
ton. On the vote, Messrs. Davis and
Conn voted in the negative, making a
tie. which was broken by President
Pace, who cast the deciding vote.
Litigation Certain.
In casting his vote President Pace
said:
In voting as | do | wish to say
, gentlemen, that | fell We are not only
morally bound, but legally as well, tc
sign and deliver these bonds.
1.-TWO of the best attorneys in this
section have advised us that litigatior
a would follow our refusal and we woult
certainly in the end have to slgl
f them. Attorneys fees and court cost
II would run up to $4,000 or more be
o fore the end was reached, l am as
e sured. Can afford to even take sue
: a risk. Personal preference as to
~ site now has no place and l can nc
N see my way clear to do otherwise tina
d cest my vote for the motion.
Under Moral Obligation,
Mr. Mcdonald. who made the m
"a ton, expressed himself clearly tn
of the board was under a binding NOR
nc obligation and in his view could n
II afford to go back upon its action.
lie Heard Pres. Whitfield.
-er Pres. Whitfield held the attention
9TH the board for half hour this morniI
nd He said that if he accepted the pre-
18th dency it would be only upon the
nd surance of the trustees that he wo'
We have wide latitude in developing
-'itution.
% ins.- are four things a pub
MS There hould be fought" S
of school teacher D. vital.
he, and these are esse.- =.
of What Teachers Nee, >.
M Teachers should be taught the c.
ro- of the personal health of the child.
by "The general health of the co
ii; munity.
Ia "The development of the prop
81 home life.
by "The practical application of ind
lat trial pursuits, such as farming a
on housekeeping.
gn Teachers should be taught so tt
BILE may help in the child's development
mt, Want Higher Citizenship.
Der Upon the teacher rests a great
mi sponsibility. We should equip ev'
the teacher leaving the Normal SO t
thy higher citizenship and better g
eral health conditions may be secu
through his or her leadership.
will "The children of our state are
and be our future citizens. If we W
fol- bigger, better and Drawer citizens, 4
ate and women of culture, We must s.
itsl with the children. To teach tn
tive children the state must turn out f
and the Normal teachers capable of tel
ana ing and leading towards this goal"
ing Prof. Whitfield, while he did not
tain he would accept the presidency,
ern- the board under the impression
AS he expected to make the new ms
ad- ton one of note for its breadth
efficiency
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-06
A LIVELY BOUT
OVER new BONDS
ON The PROGRAM
Governor and State Treasurer Occupy
the Front Seats in the Lat
est Mixup.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 6.-Whether
the state will pay the first interest
coupon on the new 100000 bond issue
is now a bone of contention at the
capital Governor Noel and State
Treasurer Edwards are holding the
stage in the controversy. Governor
Noel regards the recent action OF
Treasurer Edwards as political
trick.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-06
Blocks the Deal.

DlONNo wv SNp''
Following the issue of his letter.
Treasurer Edwards was mandamused
by his mother, Mrs Edwards, to COM
pei him to pay the interest from July
/. This action was followed by that
official going into court for an injunc-
ton to prevent bondholders selling
their coupons to innocent persons.
Attorney General Hudson advised
against such step, it is said, and will
oppose the injunction. He refused tc
sign the bill asked for by Treasurer
Edwards on Thursday. Chancellor
Lyen will hear the case.
May Call Extra Session.
"Buyprs of Mississippi state BONDS
need have no fear for their money
interest and principal" declared Gov
ernor Noel Thursday afternoon. Il
necessary" continued the governor
81 will cali an extra session OF Tn
legislators themselves to pass upo
the sale of the bonds with accrue
interest
There is not the slightest chanc
of the state repudiating its oblig'
tons in this case. | have receive
lot of letters and kilograms 1rol
nnrchasers all over the state askin
about the refusal of the state trea
urer 10 honor the first coupons Wmo
were due Jan. 1. and have replied
each of these that they Will get the
mopey--both interest and principal
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-06
LOCAL MEDICOS
ENJOY one LONG
SOCIAL SESSIO
After Short Business Session Adiou
ed to Banquet at the Hotel
Hattiesburg.

Casting cares, troubles and pre-
lens of state and profession alike
the winds, a score of the physicid
of the city, members of the Forrs
County Medical Society, enjoyed
social session last night, which v
be recalled for some time with smil
DIR. Donald, president of the socie
called the meeting to order at
First National Bank of CONNER
After routine matters, it was decid
to hold semi-monthly meetings in
future at each of which some meml
will read a paper, another will act
critic. while the members will "qu
each other to bring out more inforI
ton.
Grippe, pneumonia" was assigl
to DR.. H. l.. McKinnon for the first
these meetings, with DR.. Bayliss
critic. The first and third Thurs
nights were selected for meet
nights.
At Banquet Board.
Informality was the order of
banquet. which followed at the H
Hattiesburg. The spread had I
disposed of and the members were
CIGARS when the merriment bl
e loose. DR.. Crawford led off wit
humorous parady in which the ma
y of the city's physicians were cley
y interviewer.
o Experiences" were recounted
enjoyed by the listeners. DIR. Nc
S non held the climax number, will
n recital of the "SupereduC
d Hounds"
u The session produced the be'
Is fellowship ana at the close Pres
e Donald rendered his pledge to
the meetings of this year memo
I'd ones. He reviewed the past Of
a society and urged a hearty coo
VI ton among the profession in pl
III ing for the coming convention
Southern Medical Association,
meets in Hattiesburg next May
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-06
THE NEWS

Leading Paper of South Miss
'Slppl. Away brings results
to ADV 4rtlsers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-01-06
Bond Matter Local.

When asked his opinion as to wheth-
Or or not the present attitude OF the
board of supervisors with reference to
The bond issue would have bad effect
CONTINUED on-page five.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
FEED YOU MONEY.
Feed Your Brain. and II viii Feed
You Money and Fame.

Ever since boyhood I have been
especially fond of meats, and am
convinced l ate too rapidly, and fail.
ed to masticate my food properly.
"The result was that l found my.
self, few years ago, afflicted with
ailments of the stomach, and kidneys,
which interfered seriously with my
business.
"At last took the advice of friends
and began to eat Grape-Nuts instead
of the heavy meats, etc., that had con-
stituted my former diet.
81 found that l was at once bene-
flied by the change, that I was soon
relieved from the heartburn and in
digestion that used to follow my
meals, that the pains in my back
from my kidney affection has ceased.
"My nerves, which used to be I'M
steady, and my brain, which was slow
and lethargic from a heavy diet of
meats and greasy foods, had, not in
moment, but gradually, and none the
less surely, been restored to normal
efficiency.
"Now every nerve is steady and my
brain and thinking faculties are
quicker and more acute than for years
past.
After my old style breakfasts
used to suffer during the forenoon
from a feeling of weakness which
hindered me seriously in my work,
but since began to use Grape-Nuts
food I can work till dinner time with
all ease and comfort" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road to
in pkgs. There's reas-
on"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27

MUSIC CIRCLES.
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Sacred Concert Sunday Evening.
Following is the most attractive
program which has been arranged for
the Sacred Concert to be given Sun
day evening at o'clock, at the Court
Street Methodist church:
Song-Class of little boys.
Invocation-Mr. w. T. Cubley.
Voice-Mrs. S. V. Robertson.
Scripture Reading-Prof. F. B. Wood
ley.
Instrumental Duet-Misses Frances
Ferguson and Bessie Hickman.
Reading-Miss Powell.
Vocal Duet-Mrs. Martin and Miss
Bessie Cook.
instrumental Duet-Misses Ethel
and Mackie Powe.
Voice-Miss Annie 10 Thompson.
Violin Duet-Erin and Boham Quin
Voice-Mrs. Cleo Johnson.
Reading-Lucile Elizabeth Breland.
Quartet-Messrs. Anderson Foote,
James Cameron, Wiley Jackson and
e. E. Eslinger.
Address-Hon. ]. r. Tally.
You are cordially invited to attend.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
CHURCH socIETIE 5
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The Ladies Aid of the First Pres
byterian will meet Monday afternoon
at $3.50 at the residence of Mrs. f.
McLennon on Main street. with Mrs.
McLennon and Mrs. N. E. Adams, hos
tess.
....- & +S*
Trinity Guild will meet Monday af-
ternoon at o'clock at the residence
of Mrs. c. w. Rich, 215 Newman
street. AS this is an important meet
ing, all members are urged to be
present. Please note that the time
has been changed from $3.50 to o.
clock
= 4 q
There will be a joint meeting of
the Woman's Home Mission and For
eign Missionary Societies of Court
Street Methodist church Monday at
$3.50 at the church. An interesting
program has been prepared and re-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
THE TACTFUL MAN.

1Iy wife went off for q CRYING smell
When didr'f nraise her new mar.
Sal kissed l..,. tiu tba burt uss vol
Now that's what did in a case ike
that
-
WIon She said "Td rather vou,d
etarrod tbo, bip,,r
because / forgot TO feet the cat
agreed that il WAS q wbopper sim
>.,,. +b.i.. r.b,+ I ala IN ooso lilo
THAI
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
NEW BUILDINGS FOR
STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION.

Jackson, Miss. May ~ Work viii
be commenced during the next two
weeks on the construction of new ex-
hibit buildings for the Mississippi
state Fair Association, under the di-
rection of Superintendent ]. c. Nc
Donald. The buildings will be double
the present ones in size and will be
used for the accommodation of the
cattle and swine exhibitions at the
fair this summer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
BOTH PHONES 35=
Social and Personal
L. /. ALLEN

/ Mrs. Charles Kinard is home from
a few days visit to Mr.. Kinard, at
Vilivia, La.
Miss Mary Allen returned today to
her home in Meridian, after visit to
Mrs. Charles Kinard.
= = =
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Arledge are visit
ing their son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. R. H. Boozer. in Natchez.
= = =
Miss Bessie Waggoner left Friday
for Epley, to visit her brother and sis
ter-in-law, Mr., and Mrs. hurry Wag-
goner.
Mr.. w. B. Durrett Is home from
Louisville, KY, where he went to at
tend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. An
derson.
Miss Davie Catron, who has been
teaching in the public schools of this
city, leaves today for her home in Lex
ington.
Mrs. C. B. Hill of Meridian is the
guest of her brother-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Holmes on Hemp
hill street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Willette and lit
tie grandson, Gale, of Seminary spent
Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Rawls
on Main street.
Miss Matte Houston, member OF
the High School faculty, leaves today
for Laurel to visit her sister, Miss
Gabriel Houston. After a few days
they will leave for their home in Ok
ford.
MI William I. Quealy, of New Or
leans, will today join Mrs. Quealy,
who is spending the week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Harrison,
On West Pine street. They will re-
urn to their home Sunday evening.
. = =
Misses Bertha and Ruth Trotter and
Miss Hattie Pearl Langford left this
morning for Clinton, Miss, to attend
he commencement exercises of Mis-
,issippi College, Miss Langford's
brother, Mr.. William Richard Lang
ord, being one Of the graduates.
While there Miss Bertha Trotter will
,e the guest of Miss Ruby Lowry;
Mss Ruth Trotter will visit her uncle,
Prof. Eager and Miss Langford will
1isit Prof. Sharp.
q = =
Married Ladies' Gard
Club Entertained.
Mrs. H. E. WEIGH entertained the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27

Married Ladies' Card Club and mum
Der of other guests Friday afternoon
at her home on Court street. The
rooms were bright with bowls and
vases of sweet peas.
The club prize, a gauze fan, was
won by Mrs. J. w. Bolton on the cut
with Mrs. George Autry. The guest
prize, a white handbag, was captured
by Miss Bessie Black while Miss
jamie Mcleod cut the consolation, a
dainty handkerchief. After the games
of cards, a two-course menu was
served.
The club members present were:
Mesdames George Autry, ]. w. David
son, George Derickson, M. Dryfus, j.
w. Bolton, M. D. Foley, w. L. Oakley,
R. D. Reeves. The guests were:
Mesdames E. R. Farrell, G.. P. Smith,
E. H. Weaver, c. w. Rich. Albert R.
Herren, M. Rowan, P. M. Seay. M. L..
Thompson, Charles Hays, S. Burr,
Alice Webb, w. B. Seymour, d. B.
Holmes and her guest, c. B. Hill, of
Meridian; P. A. Carter, E. N. Patten;
Misses Bessie Black, Leila May
Smith, Katherine Stewart, Aussie
and Lora Haney, jamie Mcleod, Mary
Anna Allen and Katie and Clara
Smith.
= = =
Mrs. Jim Lea, Mrs. Eugene Fly and
little daughter, Jean, and Mrs. Fly's
guest, Miss May jenkins, of Durant, are
spending the weekend in Gulfport.
Mr.. Fly will join them Sunday morn
ing.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
1870 Interest on Your Money

We cash trade satisfactory
So will ask keep their
sales tickets Bring them and we
them. That of 48 per
Ask saespeope for full details of will put
money a pocl
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
Married Ladies' Gard
Club Entertained.

Mrs. H. E. WEIGH entertained the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27

ian and carried TO the Horace c. Smith
Undertaking Company, where the
funeral was held this morning. The
remains were buried in the Jewish
cemetery. The child was being taken
to Chattanooga for it's health when it
died On the train.
In their sad bereavement, Mr.. and
Mrs. .Haisheld have the sympathy of
many friends.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Infant OF MIR. And Mrs. M. S. Haisfield.
Thursday night just before the
Northeastern train reached Meridian,
the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S.
Haisf1eld, of Hattiesburg, died and the
body was taken off the train at Nerd
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
TO THE PUBLIC.

This 10 our thIrty-first year In this
business. II you desire the services
Of the oldest, best and lowest priced
and Embalmer In the city,
phone 470. Day or night.
RAMSEY 4 co.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27

ports will be read from both the meet
lngs of the Home and Foreign Mis-
sion. Every member of the churcn
is invited
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27

RAMSEY q COMPANY,
le-7 1'NC UNDERTAkERS.
-FSOMPT AMBULANCE SERVicE.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We are now the only EXCLUSIVES un.
dertakers In the city. No other hust-
ness or profession. Phone 47o.
RAMSEY q co.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
Birthday Party.

Birthday Party.
Mrs. B. L. Craft entertained mum
Der of little people Friday afternoon
at her home on West Fourth street
from to 5, in honor of the fifth
birthday of her son Cecile. Miss
Ruby Phillips assisted in entertaining
and in serving the cream, cake and
lemonade.
Numerous games were played, and
the afternoon was very much enjoy
ed by the following little folks: Val
lie and Earline Allsup, Mary Ellen
and Jewell Thames, Pauline and Har-
ry Sexton, Herman and Lillian Perry,
c. F. John Stevens, Douglas Bond,
Hilton Upton, Emma Ada McLeha1iey.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27
Reported Marriage.

Reported WdTTIdyts
Word has been received here by the
friends and business associates of Mr..
Grover McDuff, that he was married
to vicksburg girl, in vicksburg, and
that he would return to this city with
his bride in the morning. Relatives
of Mr.. McDuff stated over the tele-
phone this morning that they had
heard nothing of it, and thought it
was not so.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-27

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEWS.
The citizen., 1911-12-01
They Were "UIys" and "Mrs. G."

Mrs. Grant had no secretary to at.
Atend to her correspondence the great
bulk of which was referred to the
Office for action. She used to receive
an enormous number Of appeals for
help, for charities, for assistance, in
aid of almost every cause that could
be imagined. Being a warm-hearted,
sympathetic woman. some of these
appeals made a strong impression
upon her. I can remember several
instances when Mrs. Grant requested
her husband TO give this person or
that position that was asked for. or
to accede to some other request of
like nature. She always called the
president "Ulys," and excepting upon
the most formal occasions, he always
addressed her as Mrs. G. Both the
president and his wife were plain
people, simple in their tastes to an
extent that would cause surprise to-
day, when everything has so changed
throughout the social fabric of the en-
tire nation.-W. H. Cook in Mem.
ories of the White House,
The citizen., 1911-12-01
Liberty Locals.

Those on the sick list are Mrs. Selma
BNcrs, Miss Grace Moonshour. Mrs
Howard VI Lease and Mrs. Lizzie Bow
han
Presiding Elder Watson oficiated in
me NJ t. church on Sunday morning last
al To SO A good attendance was noted.
Rev. Samuel ]. Cavauaugh. pastor of
81 Peters church. celebrated mass at :
and a. m on Sunday After the late
mass he delivered 4 beautiful sermon
~n CT was followed bv benediction.
Misses Rose and Annie Yingling. who
hav- been spending d few DAYS with their
sister Mrs. Boetler. at Petersville. has re-
uraed
The dance given at the Opera House
on Thanksgiving day was a great success
The Grand Promenade was led bv Mr..
Maurice +. Starr. The Union Bridge
Orchestra furnished the music.
Mr 7. o Smith lost one Of his fat prok-
ers. II died from some unknown cause.
The sewing chart is meeting with sue
cess since lis recent organization it has
met with much success. MANY uew mem.
be have been added The last meeting
Was held al the home Of Mrs Ous b.
Stone
Mrs. Francis Colleberry after an ex-
i'ndrd visit to Kew Mar returned horne.
Mrs H. N. Sparrow has been spend.
ing sometime with friends at Burkittsville
and Adamstown.
NJ. Richard W Simpson has been en-
iertaiuing Miss Isabelle Hammond Of
New Market
Mrs Henry S. Boyle. Of Emmi,sburg.
and Joseph Boyle, Of Baltimore, made
brief stay at their parental home
Miss Edna Riddlemoser. of Frederick
made brief visit to the home of Mr.. A.
q. Lascellet
Pork is quoted ats 90 per 100 lbs.
Mr. Charles T. Hitslberger was a visi-
tor at the home of Justice J. J. Hltsilber-
ger.
Hon. Frank R. Sappington was in Fred
erick during the week on business.
The citizen., 1911-12-01
Burkittsville Bits.

Services were held in the Lutheran
church on Sunday last.
Mr. David Whip was visitor in this
vicinity during the week.
The Heidelberg League held service
IN the Reformed church GA Sunday after
noon last.
Mr.. Frank Gaver, of Hagerstown, spent
Friday in Burkittsville.
Mr.. Samuel Snyder spent Monday in
Hagerstown
Miss Agnes Dixon, of the Woman S
College, spent several days with the fam
ily oi George Magaha, this place.
Mrs Dorsey Zecker spent Wednesday
N Mlddleiown. with her daughter, Mrs.
Cha les Danner.
Mr and Mrs Irving Maeaha and sons.
spen' "Wednesday in Frederick.
Mrs Phoebe Hightman spent Wednes.
day in Frederick
Mr. c. c Maught was e recent visitor
to Brunswick
Mr. A. r Beatty W has been criti-
caliy i'll is mucn improved.
The citizen., 1911-12-01
Thanksgiving Church Service.

Thanksgiving service were celebrated
IN the Presbyterian church Yesterday
morning at 1890. Rev. DR.. Freeman
Dixon offciated A congregational meet
ing followed
All Saints P. E Church-held Thanks
giving service on Wednesday morning at
7.3o. and on Thursday at 10 a. m Rev.
Hoof officiated
Evangelical Lutheran church held SER
viceI on Wednesday evening at 7. 30. The
address was delivered by Rev. l.. d.
Hoier of Taneytown The Offering was
for local Benevolence of the church.
The Evangelical Reformed church held
their annual Thanksgiving service on
Thursday morning at 1890
Union Thanksgiving services were held
in the First Baptist church from roIr.7o.
Rev. A. Fristoe. of Baltimore preached.
At St. Johns church low Mass was
celebrated on account Of fextensive repairs
to the interior of the rhurch.
Thanksgiving day was generally OBJ
served, the Banks, Postoffice and public
buildings being closed for the day--bus-
mess throughout the city was generally
suspended.
The citizen., 1911-12-01
JEALOUS OF THE NEW CAMEL
Elephant in Jardin des Plantes Pun
ished His Former Admirers for
Their Fickleness.

At the Jarlin des Plantes in Paris
there occurred recently an incident
that showed that animals are subject
to feelings very like those which oc-
casionally ruffie the bosoms of men.
A large elephant, formerly the CEN
ter of attraction, found itself sup
planted in public favor by a new
arrival-a young camel. The camel
was the latest acquisition, and very
naturally engaged the attention OF
visitors.
The elephant for long time showed
signs of dissatisfaction, and at last its
jealously reached a point where 1t
must find expression. When the usual
crowd gathered about the camel, the
elephant prepared for action. 1t filled
its trunk with water, and with de-
liberate aim discharged the water all
over the people who stood looking at
the baby camel
This method of throwing cold water
upon the admirers of rival brought
a laugh even from its victims.
In certain parts of India railroad
engineers have many difficulties to en-
counter, some of them more amusing
to read than to experience. The fol-
lowing is one such difficulty:
A freight train was numbering along
when big elephant came out OF
the woods and undertook to butt the
engine off the track. The engineer did
not like to charge the beast, for fear
of an upset. and several times re-
versed the engine, in the vain hope
that the elephant would take that as
a sign of surrender and retire.
Finally the elephant backed into the
engine, and setting its forefeet firmly
between the rails, endeavored to push
the rtin backward with its hind
quarters.
The engineer promptly put on all
steam, toppled the elephant over a
small embankment, and before it
could recover its senses, the train
passed on.
There was a cat that chose pecu-
liar spot for a bed. Comfort was the
cats object, and the chosen spot did
not seem to be calculated to afford it.
The cat was found fast asleep il
large ship-bui.ding yard, lying on
what seemed to be a very muddy
path.
1t was found, however, that the spot
chosen by t1e cat for its couch was
the point ii which a hot steam-pipe
passed under the road, so that the
mud was baked into a warm. dry clay,