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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-25
CARL BLENNtR'S
PICTURE ON EXHIBIT

Another one of Richmond's famous
sons has returned to pay brief visit
to old friends.
Mr.. Carl J. Blenner. a young man
of twenty-five. and r. painter OF re-
nown. IL here for a few days. and is
exhibiting a number OF his best paint
ings At the Jefferson Hotel. Mr..
Blenner's specially has been por-
traits.
plfslfcd in the New York schools and
at the Yale Art School. Later Mr.,
Blenner studied for Ave years in
Parfa His work has carried him
abroad many times where his paint
tngs are greatly appreciated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-25
PORTER IN SALOON
INHERITS $50. 900

Rockford. H., Jan. FLAMES II.
Murphy. porter in a saloon here, re-
ceived work that his aunt, Mary Cash
man. died in Boston, leaving him her
$50 900 estate.
Murphy said today he will retain
his job in the saloon until spring and
then 60 East to claim the fortune. He
is fifty-five years old and married.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-25
DELIVER MAN WANTED IN
NEW JERSEY FOR GAMBLING;

Governor Stuart yesterday honored
requisition issued by the Governor Of
New Jersey for delivery to Deputy
Sheriff Charles A.. Miller. OF Cape
May County. N. j.. ct Robert Jocks
who is being held for the Cape May
authorities. at Newport News. Jacks
is charged with running gambling
house in New Jersey. OFFICER Miller,
who Maa In the city yesterday morn
ing. lett for NeMpoEt News N -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-25
Az the bible Institute.

The Virginian Is requested tS
fish the following from the Bih1
stitute. 1902 East Broad Street MI
"Evangelistic meetings every NIL
The acting or the seven fittIS
gene Pauth.
The old-time gospel is prea&
all of these services free fror
present day 'fads and fancies.
thought and other false doctrinX
I'VE contend for the faith a1
cred unto the fathers.
"A cordial invitation to all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-25
FRANCES WILLARD
v. c. 7. !. TO MEET

Frances willard. W. C. #. T.. will
meet at Monument Methodist Church
this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock. Mrs.
W. NJ. Bickers. bi-county president,
will preside and hold the election of
officers. All members and those In
terested are invited TO be present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-25
Announcement

It is with pleasure my connections with the
advertising staff Of The Richmond Virgnian It affords
double pleasure be in position with worthy medium to
the business of Richmond and vicinity with the
best my ability. will be glad at all times to work with
and for the business friends whom have made and viii
strive hold The copy service department of The Vir
gilman your disposal shall be pleased to arrange
advertising copy and counsel with you for mutual in
terests
Yours for real business,
G. SHERWOOD.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
LADIES GIVE MANY
NICE PREMIUMS
Splendid Offerings In Domestic
Science Section Of Poultry
Exhibition.

Premiums will be given by the mem
bers Of the woman's Club to the sue
cessful contestants In the various de-
partments OF the domestic science
show to be held in Bryan. Thursday
and Friday. Jan. % and 2s as follows;
Canned Fruits and Vegetables.
First prize canned fruits or vege.
tables--Silk and lace Camisole.
Second prize canned fruits or vege-
tables-Rooted pear tree.
First prize. quart bottle grape juice
Pair silk hose.
Second prize. quart bottle grape
juiee-Picture.
Preserves, JelIIes and Pickles.
First prize. quart jar preserves
Two Dorothy Perkins rose vines.
Second prize, quart Jar preserves
Pretty handkerchief.
First prize, glass jelly-Aluminum
cooking vessel;
Second prize. glass jelly-Embroid
cred towel.
First prize. pickles (sweeD-Linen
cap and apron.
Second prize. pickles (sweep-
Boudoir cap.
First prize. pickles (sourl-Alumi
mum stew kettle.
Second prize. pickles (sourl-Pretty
handkerchief.
First prize. loaf cake-Brass jarden.
Ter.
Second prize. loaf cake-Two enam
eled pie pans.
First prize. layer cake-Two Doro.
thy Perkins rose vines.
Second prize. layer cake-Settine
fullblood Rhode Island eggs.
First prize. best half dozen small
cakes-Two tatting handkerclHefs.
Second prize. best half dozen small
cakes-Jar preserves.
Flower Department.
First prize. potted palm-Jardeniere
Second prize. potted palm-Jar pre-
serves.
First prize, potted fern-silk hose
Second prize. potted fern-0ne rose
bush (Druss en- Tipletz).
First prize. blooming plant-v9se.
Second prize. blooming plant-TwC
Dorothy Perkins rose vines.
Bread.
First prize. loaf white bread-sIll
Hose.
Second prize. loaf white bread
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
FOR RELIEF Of
JEWS IN EUROPE
Bryan Joins Hands With other Cities
and viii Help In Aiding This
Great Race.
A Proclamation.

Whereas. I have received from the
senate OF the United States resolu.
tion. passed Jan. 6. 1916. reading as
follows:
Whereas. As in the various coun.
tries now engaged In war there are
5000. 900 Jews. the great majority OF
whom are destitute OF food. shelter
and clothing. and.
Whereas. Millions OF them have
been driven from their homes with.
out warning. deprived OF an oppOr.
tunity to make provision for their
most elementary wants. causing star
walton. disease and untold suffering;
and.
Whereas. The people Of the United
States OF America have learned with
sorrow OF this terrible plight Of mil.
lions OF human beings and have most
generously responded to the cry for
help whenever such an appeal has
reached them: therefore be II
Resolved. That. In view Of the mis-.
cry. wretchedness and hardships
which these 100000 of Jews are suf-
fering. the president Of the United
States be respectfully asked to desig
nate a day on which the citizens OF
this country may give expression 20
the funds now being raised for the re-.
lief Of the Jews In the war zones"
And. Whereas. feel confident tha,
the people Of the United States will
be moved TO aid the war-stricken peo-
pie OF a race which has given to the
United States so many worthy citi
zens:
Now. therefore. |. Woodrow Wilson.
president Of the United states In com
pliance with the suggestion OF the sen
ate thereof. do appoint and proclaim
Jan. q. 1916. as a day upon which the
people OF the United States may make
such contributions as they feel dis
posed for the aid of the stricken Jew
fish people.
Contributions may be addressed to
the American Red Gross. Washington
ID. C.. which will care for their prop
or distribution.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal oI
the United States to b6 affixed.
Done at the city OF Washington. this
the iith day OF January. in the year OF
our Lord 1916. and OF the independ
ence OF the United States the 10th
WOODROW WILSON.
by the president.
ROBERT LANSING
Secretary OF State.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
TRAIN WAS CAUGHT
IN SNOW SLIDE
Diner and Day Coach Carried 800 Feet.
Many Believed Killed or
Injured.
INV Associated press.i

Seattle. Wash. Jan. ga number
OF passengers In the dining car and
day coach on a fast Great Northern
train from Spokane are believed to
have been killed or injured when the
train was struck by a snow slide In the
Cascades. The diner and day coach
were carried 800 feet down an EN-.
bankment The other cars remained
on the track.
The slide occurred almost in the
same spot as the Wellington ava.
lanche In 1910. shortly after : o'clock
this morning. The train was stopped
while workmen cleared the snow from
the tracks ana was about TO proceed
when the Avalanche thundered dowa
tie mount.in side. Three hours after
the disaster :he first dead and ~
jured were removed. Cries for help
from the guloh could be heard on the
track aboye. The cars we're no. GOV.
cred by the snow. as In the other dIs.
aster. Physicians are being rushed
TO the scene. II is impossible to say
how many we're in the overturned
cars. although rescuers are working
rapidly. The first reports said two
negro porters and trainman and five
diner employees we're killed. The first
passenger reached in the day coach
was boy. badly injured. The next
two we're dead
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
GASOLINE FUMES
GOT TWO MORE
William n. Noll and Bride Found Dead
=, In Garage from petro-
morris.
10Y Associated Prsss.l

Belletonte. Pa. Jan. 22.-william II.
Noll and bride OF a few days were
found dead In their garage today. The
wife was sitting an the car and the
husband was standing by It's side
They we're victims OF petromortis. she
new name for suffocation from gaso-
line engine. fumes.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
SHADE TREES ANY KIND,
ANY SIZE. ANY PRICE.

Roses. Cape Jasamlnes e years
odd. large. heavy field grown. finest
on earth. must live and give all ex.
pected OF them or more plants win be
given back free. We guarantee every
plant true 10 name. In dozen and
hundred lots cheap Can right now
save you. not dimes. but dollars. Am
ut Union hotel. Every phone cali
given attention. &C. Kirtiey a Son.
Cameron Nursery Company Robert y.
kirtley. 81 s 400 af
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22

Embroidered sewing apron.
First prize, Loaf nut hread-sewing
bag.
Second prize. loaf nut bread-see
table mats.
First prize. loaf brown bread-Em-
broidered towel.
Second prize. loaf brown bread
Sweet pea seed.
Needlework Department
First prize. hand embroidery-Pair
silk hose.
Second prize. hand embroidery-Jar
fig preserves.
First prize. roehet-Handmad Gen.
ter piece.
Second prize. crohhet-Picture.
First prize. tatting-Jar citron pre-
serves.
Second prize. tatting-Picture.
First prize. best handmade lingerie
garment-Blooming plant.
Second prize-hand-made lingerie
garment-Caramel cake.
First prize. handmade counterpane
Embroidered towel.
Second prize, handmade counter.
pane-Jar peach preserves.
Home-Msde Butter.
First prize-Toboggan cap and
nuffler.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
BERT AKERs, WELL known
CATTLEMAN MURDERED.
He and Companion Were Searching for Stolen
Cattle and Neither Was Armed -Compan.
ion Escaped and Brought the News of
the eTragedy-JuareZ Commander
Says Murderers Will Be
Punished.

The Juarez commander says the
Mesieans would receive proper pun
ishment
Akers was rs years old and leaves
. wife and three children. Akers and
Downs were searching for six cows tax.
en- from Mrs. Murphy. Akers' sister.
ln-law, who previously lost several
head Of horses In the same manner.
bad luck hsunss me-" she said.
Texas Rangers spent the nigh,
watching the border, hoping the mexi-
cans would cross TO Juarex. Reports
said two Of the five Mexican had been
taken.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
GIRLS CANDY SALE.

The candy sale held at Brandon 4
Lawrenoe's mems clothing establish
ment today by the girls Of the senior
class OF the high school for the bene-
fit OF the High School Annual. was
a decided success. and according to
reports the girls realized quite a nice
sum from their sales. They worked
hard and so charming we're their ef.
forts they rarely failed to close bar.
gaii when a customer came their way.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
ST|MSON ENDORSED
CONTINENTAL ARMY
Former War Secretary Under Taft
sanetloaed Present Admins
~. tration Army Plan.
CBy Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 22.-Unquslified
Endorsement Of the Administrations s
continental army plan was given by
Henry L. stimson. war secretary un.
der Taft. In an address before the
National Security League. Mr.. Stim.
son said he was in favor OF compul.
sorry universal military training as the
true solution OF the defense problem
and Secretary Garrison's prossem as
a Sound initial step"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
SECURED WAGON YARD.
Commercial Club Committee Msksx
Deal for Coulter Property.

The committee from the Commercial
Club, composed of w>R. Sanders. j.
l. Edge. ]. D; Martin. J. Z. Coyey
W. A.\Iyi,hefs and Allen Smith. ap-
pointed to make arrangements for a
wagon yard In Bryan. met this morn.
ing and after some discussion OF the
proposition. the matter was referred
to ]. L. Edge and ]. d. Martin to Sc
lect and rent a suitable place. The
Eagle was informed this afternoon
that a deal had been closed with w.
J. Coulter for the two-story house
and sheds and a quarter block Of
ground. The committee has not Sc
cured a man to take care OF the wag
on yard. The water and lights win
be furnished by the city. as agreed by
the city council at Us last meeting
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
RUSSIANS GAIN
AGAINST TURKS
Turks Retreat Before Russians In
caueasus-No News From
Other Fronts.
tBy Associated Pressl

London. Jan. 2.-Petrograd dis.
patches claim further successes for
for the Russians against the Turks In
Caucasns The Russian official state.
ment claims the Turks we're defeated
at Erzerum. and the Turks are retreat.
ing.
There is little news from the other
fronts. although II is known there are
some engagements anG developments
in the Balkans.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
tBy Associated Press.i

El Paso, Tex, Jan. 22.-The tense
border situation was further eompII-
Gated today when the details Of the
killing Of Bert Akers, a eattIeman Of
Ysleta, Tex, by Mexican cattle rust,
lers In a battle yesterday at San Lo.
renxo, chihuahua, became known.
Akes' body was brought here for
Identification.
Douglas Downs. Akers' companion
who escaped, said neither he nor
Akers were armed. Downs hid In q
chicken coop, later crossing the bor.
der.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
STRANGE FIRE ON
OUTBOUND STEAMER
Carried Cargo Of Iron and Steel for
Russia-No Explosion BE-
fore Fire.
tB, Associated Press.l

New York. Jan. 22.-Deep mystery
surrounds the fire in the Norwegian
freighter sygna. which returned to
port today. The ship was cargoed
with iron and steel for Russia. No
explosion preceded the fire.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
Fourteen Dead.
6By Associated Pressl

Wy Nrr'NiaA'N iN'r'f
st. Paul. Mimi, Jan. 22.-Belated
reports at noon tc President Louis W.
Hin OF the Great Northern said pos.
sibly fourteen we're dead in the ava.
lanche in the Cascades.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
BRYAN COTTON EXCHANGE.


Bryan cottonseed $1,000 per ton.
Bryan spots II Sac middllng basis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22

the above proclamation was read by
Mr.. Harry Marwill and the subject
discussed at some length. The situ.
alton as Il exists In Europe today was
closely reviewed and the plan for the
relief OF the destitute Jewish people
as In augurated In this country was
also explained.
President J. Groginski OF the con.
gregation appointed Messrs. u. Kaczer
and Sam Levy a committee to receive
donations to the relief fund. and all
donations will be thankfully received
by these gentlemen.
The good work is not limited to
Jews. but the people OF every nation.
ality who have a feeling for suffering
humanity and In whose breast flows
the milk OF human kindness. are In.
yited to have part in this great
work.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22

Other peoples troubles bore us
more than our own. l1l
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22

Al the regular Sabbath evening
service at Temple Freda last night.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22
Mayor Harris Joins.

Mayor Harris was requested by the
Jewish citizens OF Bryan to join In
the proclamation OF President Wilson
In Iurtheranee OF the great work that
has been undertaken. to which he
readily consented In the following ad.
dress:
"ln conformity with the proclama.
iion OF President Wilson designating
Jan. q as a day OF relief for the sore
ly stricken Jews In the war zones Of
Europe. !, as mayor OF Bryan. call
upon the people TO give heed to the
presidents proclamation and to join
heartily. according to their ability In
this great work. God has blessed us
with plenty, and better still with peace.
let Us therefore not be unmindful OF
the obligation resting upon us to give
ear TO the cries Of the needy and des.
titute. from whomsoever and from
whatever section OF the globe they
may come. Let us do our full duty
In the premises and cooperate fully
In this highly commendable work.
Nv. W. HARRIS.
Mayor OF Bryan"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-22

Second prize-Pair silk hose.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

Length. seven inches The only
similar sparrow, the white.throat. has
yellow spot in front of eye.
Range; Breeds in Canada, the
mountains OF New Mexico, Colorado.
Wyoming and Montana. and thence to
the Pacific coast: winters in the south.
ern half OF the United States and in
northern Mexico.
Habits and economic status: This
beautiful sparrow is much more
numerous in the western than In the
eastern states. where, indeed. It is
rather rare. In the East It is shy and
retiring. but II is much holder and
more conspicuous In the far West and
there often freQuents gardens and
parks. Like most of its family II is
a seed eater by preference. and In
sects comprise very little more than
per cent Of its diet. Caterpillars
are the largest item. with some
beetles, . few ants and wasps, and
some bugs. among which are black
olive scales. The great bulk OF food.
however, consists of weed seeds
which amount to ~ per cent OF the
whole. In California this bird ia az
cused of eating the buds and blossoms
of fruit trees. but buds or blossoms
were found in only 80 out OF Sic stom-
achs, and probably It is only under eI-
ceptional circumstances that It does
any damage in this way. Evidently
neither the farmer nor the fruit grow
er has much to fear from the white
crowned sparrow. The little fruit It
eats is mostly wild. and the grain
eaten is waste or volunteer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30
Indian Creek

Alfred Buchanan, wife and baby
of Lake,,an. attended Mass here Sum
day. aud viSit' d ut the home of his
sister. Mrs Loren Yates.
John FunneSan. who for the past
several years has been in Wyoming,
is visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
e r FnneGan
later "duH Billy lie well. who for
the last several .nJItnS h I'VE been
in the Northern States ole now at
home a.ln
Felix CIriiCo departed Sunday
night ior Cape. Colorado, where he
viii juin nj, two sisters, Anna. and
Jrnulc
Nr naL Mrs. Npnioe Dixon at
l"udrd The funeral IS his cousin
W. br,rH"r.i. Monday
v" -, .lal to see Aiyn Crab.
lrr. n.cn among lid friends again
nrHn- been at 81 ,lAr,'s ospital.
~ Quincy. .sEerc nr Gn lerwent an
uJrrntIun for ap penhicitiS.
Gus Alan. who has been attend
ing Il CttO0nISt'S school M Chicago.
Is u,o honr iOI II vacation.
iirniy ;ipnr who had the mis-
iuruur OF breaking his leg last Sat
IrGH l. Gvluns along fine
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

Hall that the hog was not just right.
but that the latter might have the
animal. Hall went to the bankers
farm and took the hog home with
him.
Il noticed that his breathing SEEM
ed affected" said Hall. That night
when got him home his agitated
breathing had increased so much
that the animal could not sliced
then decided that the hog was dying
from loss of sleep as well as lack of
breath. An idea popped into my
mind, and, securing a corncob.
propped open the animals mouth.
The hog Immediately dropped to the
earth and went to sleep. Every
night now the animal. whenever it
is time to retire, noses about the
pen until it finds a cob, The cob
is then held by the hog in its mouth
and it goes to sleep as well as any
normal porker. Kansas City Star.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30
Pic Has Adenoids Needs Corn Cob
To Sleep

Do pigs have adenoids? Certain.
ly they do. if the statements of SIS
Hall of Jerseyville, ILL.,, are to be
taken into consideration. Hall by
trade, is painter of landscapes and
maker of all kinds of pictures
He is tall. slender individual with
a Van Dyke beard, etc, Hall in
Jerseyville is know as Sheriff Hall
because of the fact that a number
of years ago he entered politics and
ran for the Democratic nomination
for Sheriff. Hall received something
like 80 votes in the county That
settled his political career. so he re-
tired, and since then has devoted
his time to his painting and land
scape gardening.
On the side he raises a few chick
ems and pigs. and that brings us to
our story. Hall had told it first to
confidential friends, who revealed it
to the medical fraternity of Jersey
vile, Hall, at the request of ply.
sicians, repeated his story. A short
time ago a wealthy farmer of Jersey.
vile county and a man interested
in enc of the Jerseyville banks, told
Hall that he had q pig at his home
that the latter might have.
The, banker-farmer explained to
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30
Bought Store at Shiel

N. B. Barr bought the general
store at Shiel of W. B. Pike Satur-
day, Mr.. Barr and j. V. McMallis-
ter were there invoicing Monday
and Tuesday.
Mr.. Barr will take charge of the
store personally.
He understands this business
and will make a success OF 1t.
Optimistic Thought
what Il acquired without labor D
seldom worth acquiring a. 81!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30
Russell Linn Improving

G. E. Linn spent Sunday in Han
nibal with his wife and son who
are in lowering hospital, He tells us
that Russell is doing as well as could
be expected but the doctor is un-
able to tell how No''| the eye is in
jured. They .Iau ..oped to be able to
spend Thanksgiving at home but
the doctor did not think it advisable
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

A. Lee Ely and son Chester spent
part of the week in Novelty with
his brother. A. C. Ely, and his
mother, Mrs. Mary Ely who is
making an extended visit there.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

Miss Eliza Phillips, who has been
a guest at the home OF D. M. Proctor
went to Palmyra Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

Miss Elsie Wolf went to Bevier
Wednesday for several days visit
with Miss Margaret Hill.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

Go to Walkers for kodaks and
films. Developed free. If
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

Life Is too short to be spent in nuTS
ing snimosity or registering wrongA
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

Every light has, its shadow and ev'
cry shadow hath succeeding morn
irg
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30

Ssssisr Mckenzie. offers ne prsmisms,
lfsss not ieia On "efubbias sffsrs." e"d
Gsssieys no ssiieiters 60 secure svbssStefisHs
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-30
Sitts carolinensis

Length. six inches. White below.
above gray, with q black head,
Range Resident in the United
States, southern Canada, and Mexico.
Habits and economic status: This
bird might readily be mistaken by a
careless observer for a small wood
pecker, but its note. an oftrepeated
yank, is very unwoodpeckerlike. and.
unlike either woodpeckers or creep
ers, 1t climbs downward as easily as
upward and seems to set the laws Of
gravity at defiance. The name was
suggested by the habit OF wedglng
nuts, especially beechnuts. in the crew
ices OF bark so as to break them open
by blows from the sharp, strong bill.
The nuthatch gets its living from the
trunks and branches Of trees, over
which 1t creeps from daylight to dark.
Insects and spiders constitute . little
more than 80 per cent Of it's food.
The largest items OF these are beetles.
moths. and caterpillars, with ants and
wasps. The animal food Is all In the
birds favor except a few ladybird
beetles. More than half Of the vege-
table food consists of mast 1. o.,
acorns and other nuts or large seeds.
One-tenth OF the food is grain. most
ly waste corn. The nuthatch does
no injury, 80 far as known. and much
good.