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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

$4,000 and is the finest in the county.
The business facilities of Hatton
are of the best. and the city is keep
ing up a keen competition with it's
neighbors for the trade of the tribu-
tary territory. The merchants carry
large and complete stocks of up-to-
date goods, and the prices are such
that the people get a greater value
for their money than if it was sent
away from home, which fact draws
the trade from a large and rich ter
ritory.
Trail county is situated on the
west bank of the Red River of the
North immediately north of Cass
county, and is one of TIE six counties
comprising the Red river valley, a
favored section possessing the mos
fertile soil on the American continent,
Rainfall is of vital Importance to
the agricultural community. The gov
eminent records show an average
precipitation of twenty-five inches
for the valley counties which is suf-
ficient for all needs. There is an
abundant supply of good water found
at a moderate depth.
Thirty ear ago the country tribu-
tary to Hatton was practically an UNI
titled prairie and since that time all
of the many needs Of a growing com
munity, SUCH as county buildings
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~c1aAzRsxA1z SrAAurY

a scientist claims that he has dis
covered b way to obtain gold from
the baser metals. but there IL nothing
new iii The goldbriek gaEne.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

of commissioners have again appro-
priated $250,000 for the coming year
we shall continue the work with little
or no change.
For ten years tuberculosis in Wells
county increased by leaps and bounds,
and during 19O9-10-11 we had an aver
age OF thirty cases a year. The figures
are here appended:
Number of new cases in 1909. 80
Number of new cases in 1910........37
Number Of new cases in 1911. ....... IA
-
Total in three years. 80
Average per year. ....... 80
1T will thus be seen that during
1911-the only e in which precau-
tions were taken-the number of new
cases has been reduced by more than
SO per cent. Again, the year 1911
showed a marked change by May /.
as will be seen from the figures below;
'1s11-Jan. i to May ], four months,
eleven new eases.
191l-May i to Dee. 81, eight
months, three new cases
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

sive crop rotation have been adapted
by the progressive farmer of the ter
ritory, thus conserving the wonderful
productiveness of the soil and at the
same time increasing the yield Of the
crops
Those buying lands at prevailing
prices are recognizing the fertility of
the soil and the adaptability Of the
land for general farming purposes and
in consequence of the necessity OF
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

Hatton is located in the extreme
northeastern part of Trail county on
the Great Northern railroad, and is
surrounded by some of the finest land
to be found in the entire northwest.
Hatton has a population exceeding
$50 and is rapidly growing in COM
mercial Importance and it's citizens
are prosperous, hence progressive.
Hatton has long distance, local and
rural telephone lines, rural free de-
livery mail routes, a weekly news
paper, (The Free Press, several grain
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

elevators, two banks, three depart
ment stores, three hardware stores,
two drug stores, one jewelry store,
one hotel, several restaurants, lum-
Der and fuel dealers, two implement
houses and other retail establishments
usually found in a wide awake ana
progressive city.
Hatton is proud of its school system
which ranks with the best in the state,
The high school building of brick
construction ana modern in all of its
appointments was erected at a cost of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

The paanty doctors are prescribing
two carrots Il day FOR tire complexion
which looks 10 us like the high cost
Df color.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24
Total in three years. .......... 80
Average PEI year. 80
The Dancer Of @ Grippe

is its fatal tendency TO pneumonia. TO
cure your la grippe coughs take Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. r. e. Fish
er, Washington. Kasy says: u was
troubled with a severe attack Of ID
grippe that threatened pneumonia. A
friend advised Foiey's Honey and Tar
Compound and I got relief after taking
the first few doses. I took three bottles
and my la grippe was cured" Get tile
genuine, in the yellow package. For
sale by all druggists,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

Washington, y. G., Jan. 24.--Three
leaders Of their respective profess
sions arnong the women Of the world
nge the Rev susana Harris. famous
Homan preacher Of Chicago; Mrs.
Selva a, Lockwood the woman lawyer
ri washington. p. C.. and who SCI
Tnred the passage by congress OF the
bin giving women employees Of the
government equal pay for their work.
and Brs Mary Walker; the famous
monasxn ~suffragist. who has worn male
a.4h3a atpe~ khA alpn MAE Araclal
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more producers of farm products and
the continual demand for lands, these
lands will each year enhance in value
and the purchasers today will within
a few years reap a very satisfactory
gain in the increased value Of their
land, The citizens Of Hatton are al
ways out with the glad hand TO wei
come new settlers and enterprises.
coming to investigate the resources or
the community.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

roads, schools, bridges, etc, have had
to be provided and paid for, ana not
withstanding Trail county has no
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proof positive.

London Opinion @My dear, / was
one DC the first 70 leave said q man
who, on returning from an evening
party, was greeted reproachfnlly by
his wife.
"Oh. you always say that she re-
torted.
how, Insisted the husband. Look In
the hall and see the gold mounted UNI
brella I've brought home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

Suit for $4,000 damages CROWNS
out Of events started by Kicking d eat
shows how terribly that animal u
como back
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-24

A Boston pastor is trying to induce
his trustees To establish counting par
Tors IN, the ~basement-of his church,
and the nippant say he is s%chening
to increase his own fees.
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Forum want Ads Get Quick Results.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
BROOKLAND GIVES
A GRIDIRON NIGHT
Two Hundred Members Make Merry
at Festive Gathering Filled
with Generous 'Roastings.'

Gridiron night of the Brookland
Brotherhood was celebrated last night
with all the attending features OF the
real article. and was thoroughly en-
joyed by the 200 members who gath
cred in Lords Hall. Twelfth and New
ton streets northeast.
stephen H. Booth. in charge of the
committee of arrangements. did his
work well. the entertainment consist
ing of stunts" by every committee
which Is a part of the brotherhood.
Cartoons illustrating several of the
jokes which were perpetrated upon the
different citizens of the suburb were
shown and much hilarity prevailed
when local celebrities were seen in
grotesque and unnatural surroundings.
One cartoon especially, showing the
Brotherhood baseball team in action,
was a great mirth provoker.
c. +. Tansill, president of the Broth
erhood, probably the most popular res
ident in Brookland, was the object of
much laudation.
A. J. Doeing. chairman of the finance
committee, presented a report of that
1851 Organized in 1907 with a member
ship of twenty-five. the yearly resources
of the brotherhood were IS. In his
report Mr.. Doeing pictured Brookiand
as having grown 10 a city Of large pro-
portions, and accredited the brotherhood
with a membership of 1000
John B. Burg. member OF the State
legislature of New Mexico, was present
and spoke on his home country, telling
OF the good work being done by the
Reclamation Service. and urging any
thrifty person who wished to settle in
a prosperous country TO try New Mexico.
Another pleasing feature was recita-
tion Of Lincoln's Gettysburg address by
Franklin ]. Hough. third. Piano recita-
tions by Rev. ]. NJ. Long; solos by Fred
Tansin and I. r. Schwinger, and selec-
tIons by the Brotherhood Quartet, com
posed of Messrs. Tansil, Booth. Prim
and Sherwood were other features OF
the evening.
Previous to the Gridiron movement the
business meeting of the Brotherhood was
held. Six new members were admitted
and President Tansil welcomed them to
the organization. Those who were en-
rolled were Charles Gooch, w. H. Evans.
J. L. Knopp. wv. L. S. Walter. c. ].
Schwinger, D. II. DeIoe. and P. V. Keat-
ing
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14

Leonard Inboden q. and isabel G. Peckham. 20.
both Of New York City. Rev. Roland Cotton Smith.
Eugene j. sybillin 2s and Eugenie H. n. Grace.
q. Judge c. 8. Bundy.
Frederick W. Jacobs p. Of Alliance. Ohio. and
Helena jacobsen 2. Rev. Robert ]. Fruehlich.
Harvey NJ. SIiddleksufi n and Myrtle n. Andef-
son. q. Rev John T. Huddlc.
Frank DoDohus. & ard Mae Burke. %. Of Phila-
delphia. Pa. Judge c. S. Bundy.
Earl B. Barrett. 2. and Dora z. Lanham 1s.
Rev. Clifton s. Ehlefs.
Walter S. Marlborough =. Of Caroline County.
Va. and Reess Tate. 9. Of Caroline County, Va.
Rev E. Hez Sven.
Paul E Dohme, =. and Margaret Emily Browne.
q. Rev ]. o. Baker.
Charles B. Barbour. n and AEnu E. Bruce. Is.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
James Tsyior Amiss. .. and Jane Eli1abeth
Aniss. g. both q Asherille, \. c. Rev. James S.
coLoRED.
S Proctor. y. and Viola Tillman. a Rev. s. h.
Brown,
]. II BgrO~. =. and Eiiuabsth So~l.n. = Re,
J. :; Curtis 81. and Rsbecra Hammond. a Rev.
j. cslsls.a, >. and Helena Ha-Hi.4- . Rsr.
2. J. Riici1ie
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
MACBETH" AT BELASCo.
Sothern and MarIOwe Seen in Inn
pressIve Shakespearean Tragedy.

Before distinguished audience which
filled every nook and Granny Of the Be
Iasco and threatened to overflow into the
aisles, Sothern and Marlowe last night
scored the second triumph of their en-
gagement in their truly wonderful and
artisticaIly perfect production of the grim
tragedy of Macbeth" OF all Of the
plays Of the great poet. certain IL Is that
there is none which requires more OF
the stage manager, the mechanical
genius. and the costumer than this one.
Every opportunity is fully appreciated
and realized.
Mr.. Sothern's Macbeth is too well
known to call for comment His scenes
Just after the murder OF Duncan, and
again when he is confronted at the ban
quet table by the ghost OF Banquo are
MAGNIFICENT, depicting a degree OF abiect
terror and mental anguish almost unbe-
lievabls. And then his visit to the cave
of the witches, where he receives advice
from the spirits in the caIdron, will be
long remembered as a fine piece OF act
ing.
Miss MarIowe's Lady Macbeth" can
be described by the one adjective su-
perb. Her wonderful voice, her fiawless
enunciatior and perfect poise make the
character her own. Her admonitions to
the weakening Macbeth, and particularly
her sleep walking scene, when she talks
of the murder Of Duncan, demanded and
held the tense attention Of her auditors.
OF the supporting company, which is
uniformly excellent, Frederick Lewis
gives a splendid performance as Macduff.
His scene in the fifth scene, when he is
told of the murder of his wife and chill
dren, was beautifully handled, and called
forth the applause it richly deserved.
At the matinee to-day Romeo and
Juliet will be presented and THE Mer-
chant of Venice" will be the attraction
at the evening performance.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
PRESIDENT TO JOIN
In YALE "BOOLA"
Songs of Old Eli Will Be Feature
at Annual Banquet of the
Alumni Association.

Here's TO Good Old Yale" and all Of
the other songs dear to the heart of
every man who has walked beneath the
eIms Of Old Eli will be resurrected by
President Taft and host of other nota-
bIes when the Yale Alumni Association
Of the District Of Columbia gather in the
banquet hall of the New Raleigh on Feb
ruary % Mr.. George Y. McLanahan,
president of the association, will preside.
Special arrangements have been made
5Or the singing. A corps Of men literally
endowed with spirit and voice will
lead the songs that have gone over foot
hall and baseball fields-and that corps
has been told that it must sing like birds
of paradise even if every man dies of
apOpleXy.
They haven't learned how the President
rates as a singer, but it is confidentially
rumOred that the Executive basso will
DO much TO swell the glory of "Clemen-
tine and Solomon Levy and all the
others. not overlooking the classic Yale
''BoOla," without which no Yale dinner
would ever be complete. - a
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
DIED.

HODGSON-On wednesday February IL
1872, at her residence, llG Thirteenth
street northwest. Mrs. MARIA
LOUISA HODGSoN, widow OF Joseph
Notice of funeral hereafter.
KING-On Tuesday, February 13 1872,
at $50 p. m, HENRY KING, Jr..
beloved son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Abe
King. aged twelve years.
Funeral notice hereafter tNew York
and Paterson, n. J., papers please
cOpyl
LATIMER-On Sunday. February II. 1872.
at II p, m: at his Gb Tssidsnes' 1'iI ,,I +
MER. NJ. D., in the eighty eighth
year Of his age
Funeral services at his late residence
Wednesday afternoon, February IL.
at O'Clock. Interment private.
SHACKELFORD-On Tuesday, February
IL, 1872 al Colonial Beach, Va. MARY
r. wife Of John A. Shackelford-
Notice of funeral hereafter
SCHMELZLE-On Tuesday, February u,
her her son. Mr.. c. F. Gmhau. ssO5 Six
tCenth street northwest. CHRISTINA
UMHAU SCHMELzLE, aged eighty
three years.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
TAYLOR-suddsnly, on Monday, Feb
ruary T. 1872, at 1:g5 a. u-. WILL
lam C., beloved husband of Sarah
B. Taylor.
I unerdl SERVICES VIII ue neiu At MT
Zurhorsts funeral parlors. sol East
Capitol street on Wednesday. Febru-
airy IL at $50 D. IN. Relatives and
friends invited to attend. maryland
papers please copy)
TAYLOR-A special meeting of WASH
ingtOn Aerie, No. rs. Fraternal Or
der OF Eagles, viii be held at the
Eagles Homo to attend the funeral
of our late brother. WILLIAM q.
TAYLOR. "wednesday. February II
at 1:SO D. n William II. Clarke,
President; j. d. Britt Secretary.
VAIE-On Tuesday, February II. 1872. az
her residence ESQ Cathedral avenue,
SARAH WEBSTER, widow of Judgs
Lewis w. Vale.
Funeral at her late residence Thurs
daN afternoon. at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
THE sAENGERBUND CARTOON.
IL Represented Prof. Hammer and
Congressman BarthoIdt.

Prof. Heinrich Hammer. musical di-
rector of the Washington Saengerbund.
has rendered his resignation TO the beard
Of directors Of the society. the same TO
take effect with the expiration OF his
present term in September next.
Reference to the cause which led to this
action was made in carnival cortooneTy
on the title page OF the carnival and
fools session programme last Monday
night, the artist placing the chorus leader
OF the bund on a keg and box, labeled
my principles" from which elevated
position he is seen TO conduct a fool
chorus and orchestra.
Prof. Hammer resigned his position.
because. il is understood. his principles
as a musical expert did not permit him
to accede TO the wishes of the ound TO
move the orchestra at concerts from the
stage to the pit.
A the top OF the programme appeared
the carnival vignette Of Representative
Richard Bartholdt, an honorary member
of the bund. and not that of COmmis-
sioner Rudolph, as has been enormously
stated.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Mashinrtcn Ille.-l..- Eckrr.rr Is n n

Washington. Iuesta", February l3-s p m
The Southern storm will continue its movement
eastward during wednesday TO the Atlantic cOast
causing general rains in the Southern States east
oi the Mississippi "wednesday, probably reaching as
far north Virginia Wednesday night. In the
North Atlantic States and the Lower Lake region
fair weather will prevail while the States farther
west unsettled conditions will coutinus but with
very little precipitation.
The changes in temperature will not be marked,
although the tendency will be upward in the North
States.
storm warnings arc displayed on the Gulf coast
from Galveston TO Rockwell Fla. and on the At
lantic coast from jacksonville to Fort Monroe
The winds along the New England coast will be
moderate variable; the Middle Atlantic coast
moderate variable, shifting to northeasterly and in
Croasing southern portion: on the South Atlantic
coast high nOrthensterly; on the East Gulf coast
high shifting; the West Gulf coast high north
westerly. diminishing; Lake Michigan moderate
variable
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
Destroyed Fourteen Years Ago.

The fourteenth anniversary Of the de-
struction OF the battle ship Maine in
Havana Harbor will be remembered by
Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp in a meeting
to be held at Costello's Hall tomorrow
night A meeting to arrange for the de-
tails was held last night, and the follow
ing committee on arrangements was ap-
pointed: Charles II. Merriott, Edward
Mettee, William A. Hickey. J. A. Cos
tello, Daniel Leahey, w. W. Dyer, and
Richard ]. Norton
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
ro.DAY,s PROGRAMME


$3.50 a. m.-opening OF conyen-
tion in First CONGREGATIONAL
Church. Addresses by DR.. Ar
thur ]. smith and DR.. Arthur J.
Brown.
1915 noon-Luncheon and de-
nominational conferences, Cali
vary Baptist Church.
900 D. m.--Afternoon session
of convention opens. Addresses
by DR.. Edward T. Deyine. DR.. Ar
thur ]. Smith, and Lyman L.
Pierce.
s;s0 D. m.-conference of So
cIaI service workers in Epiphany
parish hall
4:5o-s:oo D. m.-Institutes.
$500 p. m.-Platform meetings
in districts.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
william P. Particle Buried.

The funeral of William P. Particle, a
veteran of the Spanish-American war.
was held from HIndle's chapel, Fifth and
II streets northwest, yesterday afternoon
with fun military honors. Burial was in
Arlington, Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp,
No. /, of which Mr.. Particle was a menu
Der, was represented at the services.
The palIbearers were Jere A. Costello
Daniel Leahey, William W. Dyer, Ed
ward A. Mettee, Charles II. Merritt, and
Commander Chris Huitenach
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
CAT CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.
Mrs. Henry L. West Chosen PresI-
dent at Annual Meeting.

The following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year at a meeting
OF the Washington Cat Club last night
at the residence Of Mrs. L. II. Bixby.
2ol5 .Kalorama road:
Mrs. Henry L. West. president: Mrs.
F. NJ Tompklns. first vice president: G.
II. Burpee. second vice president; Miss
Gertrude Woodbury.. third vice president
Mrs. II. d. Meyer. fourth vice president:
Edward S. Schmid. treasurer: Mrs l. II.
Bixby. corresponding secretary, and Miss
Ada Rhodes, recording secretary.
The following were elected delegates tn
the American Cat Association: Mrs.
Bixby. Mrs. BuTpee, and Mrs. Meyer.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
Extra seats for kubeIiIs Concert.

Owing to the great demand for seats
for the violin recital by Jan Kubelik at
the Columbia Theater this afternoon one
hundred chairs will be placed upon the
stage. These tickets are now on sale at
DrOops
Mr.. Kubelik has just returned from
a very successful tour of the West, and
has been greeted by some OF the Iarg-
est audiences ever assembled for a con-
cert. This will be Kubelik's last appear
anCe for several years, as he has con-
tracts abroad that will occupy his time
until 1876
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
Ice GORGE Threatens Damage.

Niagara Falls, n. Y. Feb 1S.-Record
damage even outweishing that Of three
years ago. is threatened by,a six-mile ice
gorge which is clogging the lower river.
The water is rising rapidly and residents
along the banks are preparing to fee
with their household effects. The ex-
treme cold weather has caused an enor-
nous jam to form and experienced river
men said that the danger was grave.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
Funeral of Mai. w. r.. Logan.

The funeral of Maj. ". r. Logan, re-
Gently appointed superintendent Of the
new Glacier Mark in Southwest Mon
tana, were held from st. Paufs Catholic
Church yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The remains were placed In a vault at
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
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The Washington herald., 1912-02-14

The National Genealogical Society will
give its annual dinner at the New FIRE.
donia next Saturday night. Addresses
win be given by Dr. ]. &. V. Bulloch,
DR.. G. Al. VowlSsr. and DR.. Sinclair.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
LocnI Temnernrnre.

Midnight y; . 4. m. IS; a m, Is: a. m. IS;
a. m, 16; 10 a n, n u noon. 8; .. m, %;
p m, 81 p M, 30; p. m, 2; 10 p. m, =
Highest, 81: lowest. T.
Relative humidity-s a. m, p; ?. m. a; p.
m, q. Rainfall Is ?. m. TO p M, q. Hours Of
sunshine. I07; per cent Of possible sunshine loo
Temperature same date last year-Highest, So; low
cst. y
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
Tie Table.

TO-day- HiFh tide. SO a. m. and SIS p m; low
tide. 81 a. m.
Tu-morrov-High tide. s:I7 a. m and s=5 .. m. /;
leN tide l2.9 q. m. AnA -l2:iO p m.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
GenenIoEIsts to Give Dinner.

Flowers for Valentines.
GUIDES homegrown flowers are most
appropriate-always acceptable. 1914 +,
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
Temperatures In otner Cities.

Temperatures in other cities toFether NTH The
amount Of rainfall for the tEenty-four houn ended
at p N. yesterday, arc a. follows:
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
Of the WASHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Is cali
ei at the Clubhouse. In Ale1andria County. Va.
for MARCH 9. l2r2. at D. N. fel-t2t1S
THE LAW FIRM OF RALsTON, sIDDoNs 4
Richardson and the Suburban Title and Invest
ment Company have removed their Offices from the
Bond Building ard viii hereafter occupy the eighth
Hoor q the Unioa SaTings Bank Building. no
18th st. NV. fetIH
VIAVI SCIENCE OF HEALTH. NAT
ural, nonsurgical: coop. book free. APP
ply by mail. s1s Colorado Bldg. Free lee
ture for women Wednesdays at $50 p. m
24S-tf
The Washington herald., 1912-02-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Skaters Flowers for Valentines.
violets, roses, orchids, &c. I4th & Eye
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
ANTS ARE SMART GARDENERS
they Are Known TO Grow Grain,
Sowing and Harvesting Like
Real Farmers.

Man is not the only animal who has
discovered the division of the vege-
table world into weeds on the one
hand and garden plants on the other.
Our ingenious little six-legged work
ers. the ANS. have anticipated us In
this, as in so many other useful in
ventions and discoveries. There are
ants In Texas which grow grain. and
each nest owns small claim in the
vicinity Of its mound on which 1t cul-
tivates a kind of grass, commonly
known as ant rice.
The claim Is circular, about ten or
twelve feet lr diameter, and the ants
allow no pl but the ant rice to en-
croach upo- the cleared space any
where.
The produce Of the crop they care
fully harvest. though authorities are
stiIl disagreed upon the final question
whether they plant the grain OF mere-
" allow 1t to SOW its own seed on the
protected area.
One thing, however, Is certain
that no other plant Is permitted to
eprout on the tabooed patch. The
ants wage war on weeds far more
vigorously and effectively than our
own agriculturists.