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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
iiediatorS Urge Use
Of Good Offices.
PROPOSAL TO REBELS
Carranza Requested TO Join
Proposed ATmistiCe.

Washington, May lit was assert
ed here on unquestionable authority
that the South American ENJOYS, who
are seeking to avert a crisis in Mexi-
&C, have appealed to European gov
ernments for friendly offices to facili-
tate mediation between Mexico and
the United States.
The appeal, it was stated. did not
include a request, as reported from
abroad, that the powers use their in
fuence upon President Wilson to
name conditions which would insure
success of the negotiations.
1t also was learned that a proposal
to General Carranza, as head of the
Constitutionalists, to join the armis-
tice proposed between the United
States and Huerta, has been made by
the mediating ENJOYS.
The proposal was forwarded to Gen.
eral Carranza following his accept
ance of the good Offices OF Brazil. Ar
gentina and Chile. and is a part of the
plan of the envoys to secure a gen.
eral cessation of hostilities In all Mex.
leo pending the mediation negotia.
tions.
Request Already Acted Upon.
The request OF the powers, it is de-
clared, already has borne fruit, as sew
eral diplomatic representatives of Eu-
ropean nations have consulted with
Secretary of State Bryan with rela-
ton to the negotiations.
Ii is believed that any step taken
by the European governments prob
ably will be limited to emphasizing
through their representatives here the
hope that mediation would be success
full
There was no desire, IL Is said, on
the part of these governments to in.
terfere with the policy of President
Wilson.
The mediation ENJOYS, Ambassador
Da Cana of Brazil, Minister Naon of
Argentina and Minister Suarez of
Chile renewed their conferences after
the Brazilian ambassador had con.
fcrred with Robert Lansing. counselor
of the state department.
No announcement was made by the
ENJOYS. but 1t was generally expected
that some definite information re-
garding the next step In the negotia-
tions soon would be forthcoming.
President Wilson Is Hopeful.
President Wilson indicated in talks
with callers that he was very hopeful
OF the situation. The acceptance by
Carranza of the principle of mediation
after he had conferred with General
Villa at chihuahua is regarded I'm ad-
ministrtion circles as significant.
With the exception of the Constitu-
tionalists forces a general truce, as
desired by the mediators. is believed
to be in operation at present, although
it's terms have not been defined, nor
I'm fact has there been any formal &C.
ceptance on the part of any OF the
principals.
Secretary Bryan was duly notified
of the belief of the mediators that
their efforts to accomplish something
definite would be greatly facilitated
by the proclamation of general
armistice.
No definite reply was made by the
United States government for the rea
son that 1t first desired to ascertain
the intentions of the Huerta govern
ment However, Mr.. Bryan said he
assumed there would be suspension
OF hostilities.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
ed as acts of sedition To him now
liberty means a farewell to Mexico.
Oldest Aviator Stricken.

Paris, May l.-Wilfred de Foni-
yielle. the oldest aeronaut in the
world, died at the age OF ninety. AS
early as 1854 he began experiment
ing with balloons and made some re.
markable ascents. During the siege
of Paris he crossed the Prussian lines
in a balloon,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
Baltimore Alderman Ends Life.

Baltimore. May John III. Traut-
felter. member of the city council,
committed suicide by inhaling illu-
minating gas. Financial reverses are
supposed to have prompted the act.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
VILLA TO GET $4,000 ON
DEATH OF HUERTA.

San Antonio, Tex, May L.
"On the day that Victoriano
Huerta meets a violent death
the family of the murdered
Francisco |. Madero will pay
to General Villa $4,000 in
gold" was the declaration of
a man prominent In the busi-
ness life of San Antonio. who,
because he is Villas personal
friend, would not allow the use
of his name.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
To Recall Militia From Border.

Sacramento. Cal. May l.-Adjutant
General Forbes Of the California ma
tional guard was In conference with
Brigadier General Murray of the
Western division and II virtually was
decided to recall the militia from the
Mexican border. General Murray as
sured Adjutant General Forbes he had
q sufficient number OF United States
soldiers to protect the border.
caiifornlans Are Prisoners.
Hanford. Cal. May 1.-Governor
Hiram w. Johnson has received word
that ID. H. Harroun. former engineer
with the California state railroad
commission. is being held with his
wife and daughter by the Mexican
federals in Reguas Calientes The
governor Immediately wired Secretary
OF State Bryan asking for an investi-
cation and the release of the Amsri-
cans.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
HOME FROM EUROPE
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Wheat Returned
From War Ridden Countries Sat
uroay and Tell Of Experiences

Mr.. and Mrs. A a Wheat. upon
their arrival here from Europe SAT-
uruay stated that they were glad TO
get back 20 their home after an event
ful trip abroad Upon their arrival
in the city they gave a very good ac-
count OF conditions as they existed In
europe az the time Of their depart
ure on August 5. on board the Isnua
delphia Al the time the PhuadeI-
phia left southampton. England there
were thousands OF Americans who
we're anxious 20 get back home but
owinE 20 the fact that the ship only
carried about 100 passengers it was
an impus sibllity for the vessel o..
BRING larger number They stated
before leaving London that they saw
several Wheeling people including Mr.
and Mrs r. n Lange. Mrs n. b.
Sands and daughter. Mrs singleton
PAUL who viii On an probability SAIL
on board The Olympia, August iq al
no shin will leave until that time Tor
America.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17

Exceptionally IarEe crowds attend.
60 th@ MouuCsvlEe Chsuraroua Al
AolacsFi-le campErounds Yesterday
ana an d4riug me dav ne ls-re
sioan1s sere croWded with visitors
re program Yesterday proved very
instructive and Interesting 70 those
pressnt Rev = A Marst@uar pas.
TOR Of The Baptist church 40 Mounds.
vile delivered the ncrn.ns -.-mo,
followed ty sacred concert In III.
famous Nor,on bauc aud quartet fr
t.e afternoon. Dean IA T. sumner
et S1.caso. delighted large audienc.
= ~ ll- lecture 90 80 O'Clock on
lne Vice Prob ems Ills l-rrur.
IA. preceded by another sacred con
,.il 4 band coLCert as held al
y cleck and al O'Clock che Norton
-eul gave ilu concert which vas
greatly appreciated
5000. n not better. than Yesterday
Platform Manager W p Hopkins
famous Boy Scout and Camp FIre
1iIi advocate. viii have CHARGE %
NE great WORK and viii immediately
euttt permanent ORGANIZATION At
: 80 clock the Norton band uilI
furnish concert and az o'clock
the famous Lincoln Mcconnell police
man. detective. lawyer and orator
VINO made such hir la-f season. Will
Dc the chief entertainer aud a hacked
2 auditorium ls expected f1 attend Nc
Aohnel Vii use as El. suhiecf this
rNenlng. Does 10 Paw and an
should make % point 10 hear him
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
POLICE COURT.

John StagAhouse. the fighting lid or
ihr Fast End. was Up IN police court
Saiurdaf evening on charge OF uEht-
lnh a"a Nae Tined $40 ana costs OF 90
DAYS. To seems that staekr14ee rof tlf.
~ iff morning with a Rad taste fr has
mouth ana started out Co. clean uu inc
i.hsi Lnd. ~" came near getting o.
done but landed boo fH. foiis -.
tfaEurf. foreigner. was arrested al
Iur NHnIW urtt Cen cent st1r. lsI.H i.
tfs' amount DI OBJ. store iu hts pockets.
p. CANNED that frl goods utl. oar.
chased DO another store uIr inc Moot.
worth manager recognized the Goods 4a
De own. Die was fined $50 aHd costs
N' .idlnaries Insured Dol the morn
ing session. they being Henry Dumb
ahd george Iish. They bad collected
quite Jas and were fined $40 ana rt..L.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
HUNGRY, STEALS
Young Ohio Side Lad Arrested o,
Local Police For Stealing and
Will Be Tired Today

HOY HaV klns Of Coryopolis. who
was arrested on the south side Sat.
ufday night with a coodly supply OF
stolen goods on bis person. all be-
~ aisntd on the charge this morn
Ing before Judge Jorcan The votlnE
fellow, when arrested said that hun.
ger drove him 60 stealing that bis
parents are dead and that b. had no
place 20 live The authorities t.le.
graph'4 surrounding towns. but could
learn nothing bout him The lad
made no attempt 10 disguise the faet
that De had stolen
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
CREDITORS MEET
Meeting Wnl ne Held This Morning Of
Those Interested IN Claudiua
and Bulls Case

This morning az DO o'clock In the o.
nee OF Referee Iu flaukTuptcf "
'lluIriur. meeting OF the creditors
or George 'laudtu- and Harr. HulIfs
viii De- held. Action on "a cumprornI-s
between the baukrupt- and creditors viii
be taken
"a "a meeting OF the creditors ln th.
NilNlm Gui4ztslu case held S4turdHy
NOR uluE iu the court OI ~ A Nulfa the
court costs were ordered paid and Other
matters pertaluiug Co the case we're ord
tira closed. NO dividend was declared
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
INSTITUTE
Marshall County School Teachers
VIII Open Five Day Session
IN Moundsville Today.

The Marshall county teachers in
stitute viii convene this morning Tor
a Eve dav session at MoundstIIle and
splendid program will be- carried
out The institute instructors are Dr
Arthur Powell 81 Cincinnati. and %
p. Cooper. OF BlGefeld AII of the
Ial sessions In connection with the
institute VIII Do eliminated ON aC.
count 90 The fraufauqua on tho rrmu
grounds a large enrolment |a rF.
pfCtrd and The session uIa morning
VIII Do taken ID with The enrolment
oI frfrnnre and The appointment pf
committee Ir The afternoon fhf ole.
'isHIon NJ various educational topics
uIIl DO taken 3d.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
WeMAsTER REUNIoN.

The Clan McMaster. De- scheduled 20
meet this month 81 Lake C0ns-y.
pa. Members Of the name uIU masf
there on the 27fn OF fhIa month Tor
their second reunion The Ia.t 90.
union Eaa held 90 Getfy4 burg three
cor. ego. when seven different
states were represented. and a
very enjoyable lime wa. haT and
many relatives met for Tho fret limo
All M thn name who can. should Hf
This unrf.-r at Lake r0neauf and
'H'F are hereby invited rn fEn rafr.
.r.ul Professor " Do NfNaarar OF
Mount Union College la The president
ot me clan. and Nf John McNaafer
90 The CSC. Ia member lf r-a
executive board end win give aT Ir
formation on che above f1 local On
CI.rera
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
CLOSING COUNTY BOOKS.

Assessor william 4. Hanke and AIS
force ~ Office worker are fast get
HnE their books iu shape 90 be- trans.
Iu. teI tu The state department Tor
insp etilon. They are az present
hlnf upon ono tiff property books
ifF districts. quite a little prsIr- BE-
due 90 f.a Assessor fIr the gutl.
hat mat i.f wYrs laa been handed
Aas Ins completed those 0f the coun-
and while Do nsa month ref 90 turn
over LLn books. SET le 81 OF the urIn-
Jon They VIII Do ready Tor state In.
rufUInu .I much shorter time
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
CELEBRATE WELL ANNIVERSARY

I.r .iF fffr arr.ssrsa-r rf the
striking uf fnf Drake 0I we'll uIU bs
o.. rttl ~ reunion OF the oil men
RI no reil ar IIfUsvle "a Arrraf
a ri.udi1 proEram viii b. can.
...l o.. ln connection with the event
--ler ne excellent MANAGEMENT OF Isl
IHtn sla 2 O.. heii and every
noa' D. cordially invited f0 come III
Imn % visit places OF historical IT,
.'resf before the afternoon errrrIaes
a..cl Fii De- held ar the PARK ln That
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
WILL THEY BURN IT.

NJ oodsheid OHIO viii celebrate liz
centennial anniversary from August
10 90 p. and during the same week
the Monroe county fair viii be- held
for the past Few weeks the CONNER
cIal club ui "a Oodsheld has been max.
ing arrangements for the event and "A
rpiehdid program UlI be- carried out
.u connection with the centennial
lh" burning OF the hammer o1 me
last Gay OF the centennial will b.
the closing feature o. the ceiebra
ffUr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17

lions 20 the campaign on Saturday
amounted 90 SZn5. the contributors
being "a senator " B Scott. Miss h
'uwwius ur H. ID Wilson. Mrs
Prank Hoffman james Cumuina.
Henrietta hner. and Mrs N. b KoI-
H Dr. Ir anticipated that the cam
IH.En viii make steady progress dur
IH- fh' coming week and that the
.Hr.rrf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17

hno.. fn"r years AGO began fl
.a.e trouble nlfl my stomach ana
lptau Dr. nf.r.-art IU eat spar.lEly.
Nr.'.. Hr. HernIrr Nfaulf Lima. I'D
There was IA dun ana heavy fraffr.
.| fNuHII after eating thai WA
most .uUuu Portable. va. also ar.
.UIrl tJ frequent headache Aff.f
snE o humber ~ medicines without
f...it GOT bottle of CHAMBERLAIN. 81
..N.' tul found ...l were just the
...t Two bottles uf them it'd mr
. '. I.'.H' For .aIn bv siI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17

IN charge Of the campaign has ssr,s
lgI certain number of subscriu'tig,--
pI certain amounts. and 20 far No.
1.tn successful in securing MANY ~.
q, y tilions Two subscriptions of
,.'.,.' ta,l we're asked for and they
70 the campaign i'N
IN addIuon 20 these the committee
a- Aed Tor the following subscripfiogs.
our ~ $500 each. thirty al fft1 fo-
ar go. MY az 80. one hund-ad IN
Nv, Two hundred 40 s.. and ave bun.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
TOO DRY HERE
enc august Cook Jumped Into Ohio
'.F7' r. acL vet and Die. 'Ta
Saddle Vas Saved

Nit.sf cook who attempted suicide
Saturday afternoon af rartlr. r..-.
tr fnr drowning method. bgf ws- 81.
rlfa by Chief HJIard and sarrearf
.-omlrla ~ f1f Martins Ffrrv rofII.
lpf'. WaH released yesterday affrr.
annr and cent fJ h.. home af woza-f
.I.N Irn only cause Cook rrDrersef
POI .'' zach deed was that .WhaeUnr
val" too dry f1r him
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
LOCAL MEN NAY &c
~ GERMAN WAR.

Friends ~ John Fluuaaa- ana rarr
holm are becoming verv rr-r
alarmed over The fact that frrr rav.
ngi been heard from since fhrv land
81 IN Germany July 81 Do III faa-er
.eI hohu hap been con .rIrfef
VIZ kohm Rad with him Biz -.-r-.r
ration papers and Nr F|-rsga- =.
on American born citizen hgf II D.
,-Lea Ihaf one of them may have
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
INCREASE FUND
Anti. Tubsrcuiosis Campaign Goes on
Steadily ard Necessary Amount
ls Being Raised

Those in charge ~ the ohio rru7-
~ nu-TubercuIosls campaign fund
are Erauhei over tho Response of mo
general public 90 fre campaign .r tfe
way oi contribution Tho .nrfrInu.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
LsFLAW As urofATos

leo n TaFau va. named .- A.. -.-
rr .rrfHf.r of Pho local rrfg-. D.. y
ron'.r.rrH f0 ba bold sf Ausrlfe
..iI August D. ~ and Zz ~ ~.
p.fpp.r ot trying f0 orranire frr
HiIfie and clear makrra into r-a
union should This amalgamafion
take place DO aIU mean ffa esfabff.l.
Ilr.t of one. 81 The strongest uni0rf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
RIVER NEWS

The river a. late hour last night
had reached a stage OF fourteen feet
and seven inches above the McMech.
en- dam and below. one foot and i've
inches. and was continuing 20 fan
slowly following tho recent rains N
last week SO boats passed up or
down the river yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17


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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-17
LARGE CROWD
CHAUTAUQUA
MEETINGS ATTHE nOUNoSvtLLE
CANE 1RCUNOS YESTERDAY
HEEE INTERESTING

0es. > A NsrEtsiiar Deliveries Norn
sernen ara Dear Sgm.er q
Snieaso SpcAs ~ Aftsr~co-
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The Dickinson press., 1914-10-10

By q. L. MARTIN, Professor Of Dairy
ing, North Dakota Agricultural Col
The Holstein cattle originated in the
Province of Friesland in Holland.
Their native home Is q low dat coun-
try In a large part reclaimed from 9
by bikes. The vegetation 10 very
luxuriant and contains q high con-
tent Of water-is %suoculent. This
has tended to develop q breed Of cattle
adapted to consume large amounts Of
coarse fodder. The succulence Of the
vegetation has tended to develop o
very full milk dow with a rather low
butter-fat content. The climate Of
Holland 10 quite variable and subject
to considerable extremes, but the pas
turage Is good for practically six
months Of the year and the cattle are
carefully housed during the winter.
The Holsteins have been bred pure
for many years which has developed q
breed with many outstanding char
acteristics. The Dutch have constant
" bred to improve the milking quail
ties of their cows. However, they
have not kept pace with the Amerf-
cans in the improvement Of the breed.
with them permanent herd records
have only recently been adopted.
The Holstein 10 the largest OF the
The Dickinson press., 1914-10-10
%ELECTRIFYING PLANTS.

Recent Experiments Show Apparent
Gains by This Method.
Nearly a century ago efforts were
made to test the effect of electricity
upon the growth of plants, and, while
the experiments were necessarily lin
tied in scope at that early date in the
development Of electrical science, the
results seemed to show that vegetable
growth was considerably benefited by
currents of electricity made to pass
through the soil when the plants were
growing. Electricity at that time was
generated by means Of chemically oper-
ated electrical batteries, and only COM
paratively weak currents were obtain
able at a high cost.
Recent experiments have had the ad-
obtained ut small cost, and, while it is
too early to speculate upon what cleo
tricity may accomplish for gardeners
and farmers in promoting growth, the
possibility Of help from this source can
be looked forward to. An apparent
gam OI 81 per ceHL was uldue Ill otAa"-
berries, II per cent in cucumbers, 81
per cent in beets. and there was Il
small percentage of gain in the sugar
obtained from the beets. Grain gained
from 20 to 80 per cent. The electricity
in this case was conveyed to the plants
through small copper wires, placed
closely together about a foot above the
ground.
-- 49,. -
The Dickinson press., 1914-10-10
Chinese Barrow.

This wheelbarrow is very similar to
the vehicle used by the Chinese. The
main advantages %are-frst, most Of the
weight is on the wheel and, second,
the barrow can be dumped straight
ahead with but very little effort. To
make it use 2 by 2 inch pieces for stills
and handles. Make the legs two inches
longer than wheel is high so as to al
low two inches for lap on stills. Any
wheel will do, but the wider the tire
the better, for there will be more
weight on the wheel than on the wheel
Of an ordinary barrow. The top can
be made water tight If you wish to
carry liquids. or you can make it of
Stats, thereby saving material and max
ing the barrow light.
The Dickinson press., 1914-10-10
TAYLOR

DR.. Weyrens made a professional
trip to Gladstone last Tuesday.
Miss Angelica Dinius returned to
her home at Richardton last Sunday.
Eugene liner was in town on
Wednesday from his home at Knife
river.
DR.. Furman and little daughter
autoed through Taylor last Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Warne and little daughter of
Fargo are visiting at the Chas. Sill
vernail home this week.
For sale-Block SO, village of Tay-
lor, in whole or in part, at bargain.
w. A. Mcclure, Dickinson.-adv.10- OPP
The Ladies Aid society of the
Methodist church met at the home of
Mrs. Lena Schmidt last Wednesday
afternoon.
Miss Mabel Christen was a passen-
ger last week to Valley City, where
she will attend the Norman school
for the coming year.
A. B. Doran returned on Monday
morning from his three weeks So
journ in eastern cities, where he had
been attending to business.
A son arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Ignatius Hollinger, who
live on the Koesel farm, formerly
owned by the Cuisine family.
A Harvest Mission was held at the
German Evangelical church last Sum-
day. Rev. Debus and several others
from Hebron were in attendance.
Miss Hilda Bjorkman returned to
her home in Minnesota last week
after spending the summer here at
the home of her uncle, Rev. TIL. Lar
sen.
Mrs. Roy Henderson of Dickinson
came down on No. 8 last Wednesday
morning and spent the day, visiting
her mother, Mrs. Elsie Torgerson,
and other relatives. She returned
in the evening.
J. NJ. Noes left last week for the
Twin Cities. He also visited with j.
F. Christen at the Mudcure SAM
tarium at Shakopee, MINI. MI.
Christen is reported to be slowly i'm
proving which his many friends will
be glad to hear.
The Dickinson press., 1914-10-10
New Royal Society

NEW NOyal Society
The new Royal Society patterns are ~prettier
than ever before. New designs that will just make
you want to embroider them. See the little dolls
sets to be worked. Remember all packages have
full instructions and floss to complete them. The
best fancy work to be found. Packages at .......
Csc, SOC, Use, $1.OO
The Dickinson press., 1914-10-10
MARKET GARDENING.

The value Of rye as a green manurial
crop is underestimated. This crop Is
especially valuable for soils which are
somewhat lacking in fertility, but it is
also highly desirable for even the best
soils.
Celery growers should not lose sight
Of the fact that it is impossible to
blanch green varieties in any kind Of
storage unless suitable conditions are
provided. The most important condi-
tons are a suitable amount Of moisture
both for the roots and the tops and not
too low temperatures. Celery will not
stand hard freezing, whether in the
field or in storage, and plants will fail
to blanch in storage If there is a tenn
p%erature very ear the freezing point.
In other words, the plants must grow
in order to make new roots and blanch,
and the growth must occur in partial
darkness.
Rats and field mice often cause great
damage to plants in hotbeds and cold
frames. In order to avoid unnecessary
trouble from these pests 1t is important
to clear the frames of weeds and rub
bish in the autumn before snow falls.
Later in the fall the poultry Of the
farm may be inclosed in yards and
poisoned wheat or corn used to advan-
tage in and around the frames. Rats
are particularly troublesome in frames
because they not only eat the plants,
H,,L ~n~I~. ->1k. "a k1a-. --.AL-A -
dreds or even thousands Of plants are
sometimes destroyed by a few rats In q
single night.