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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
WOULD MAKE BLACK SHOES
ONLY.

lEvom Shoe and Leather Reporter
Members of the special committee
investigating expenditures IN tl5
war Department on October l, neaIu
Lieut.. Col. George B. Goetz. OF lne
Ouartermasters Corps, in clvli NE
yice-president Of the A. D. Goetz %,
regarding leather purchasers during
the war. He was head of the Leatn-
or Section of the Procurement DIVE
sion of the War Department Col.
Goetz gave the committee mucn m
teresting information regarding the
leather industry.
He said there was a surplus OF pc
tween two and three million dollars
worth of leather at the Rock island
Arsenal, but that the leather organi-
cations there had made it Impossible
for him to secure its release Tor SAFE
and return to civilian manufacturers.
"Since the armistice they nave
made persistent efforts to cut up that
leather for army purposes; Learner
worth at least two million dollars;
They keep a man in Washington al
the time whose business it is to see
that the Workman at Rock island
Arsenal are kept at work. Ihat IS
why we have so much difficulty get
ting that leather so that ne people,
the consumer, could get he benefit OF
it. We have succeeded at last, now
ever. and the leather is to be sold IN
Chicago some time this month.
Members of the committee were
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
Administrators Sale


To close the estate of the late Jno.
w Locke, the undersigned will sell at
Public Auction, at the residence of Mr..
Locke, w. Washington St., Charles
Town, w. Va, opposite the Bank OF
Charles Town, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER l, 1919,
the following personal property.
ANTIQUE FURNITURE.
One Mahogany Davenport, Mahog-
any Pier Tables, marble top; Mahog-
any book case and secretary, l 3-corn-
cred Mahogany chair, Walnut writing
desk, one 3-corner cupboard, Cherry
bureau, Mahogany bureau, high back
haircloth arm chair, s Walnut parlor
chairs, 8 cane seat chairs, heavy; 3
cane seat chairs, light; II whatnots,
2 very old watches, 2 very old clocks,
Newman Mahogany piano, several
Kestor beds, pairs heavy brass And
irons with tongs, very old; brass fire
place tenders, $50 pieces antique
china, log cabin and gypsy camp de-
signs, blue, brown and green; 800
pieces antique and modren glassware;
/ pr. Camphine lamps, 100-yrs. old;
MODERN FURNITURE.
Two Extension tables, five kitchen
stands, 6 towel racks, iron beds, one
oak bed, reclining chair, several rock
ers and straight chairs, sewing ma
chimes, / Chickering piano; mattress
ses, l Feather bed, feather pillows,
40-yds. BRUSSELS carpet; 171s-yds. new
Chinese mating; 2 holsters, 6-prs.
wool blankets, new; l large bed quilt;
18 bed spreads, 80 bed sheets, new and
used; 3-pr. pillow shams, 90 pillow
slips, new and used; so new towels;
| 6 bureau scarfs, "a table cloths, new
| and used; 141 linen napkins, new and
used; 6-prs. lace curtains, 20-prs chill
drens hose, new; 6-prs. ladies hose,
new; " mems handkerchiefs, new; so
ladies handkerchiefs, new; pair por-
tiers.
NEW DRY GOODS.
Seven yds. silk, 24-yds. blk. Saline
1S-yds. henrietta, 3-yds. blk. velvet
6-yds. moline, 4-yds. batiste, 26-yds
cambria, 22-yds. pure linnen, 30-yds
apron gingham, 182-yds. calico, 7-yds
outing cloth, 1O-yds. feather ticking
31-yds. cashmere, 24-yds. Indian liner
| dl1u lOllS ClOIlly AO-yuS. SIStOililc, w
yds. muslin, 100-yds blue curtain
goods, 14-yds. curtain scrim. The
above are in pieces measuring from
to 20 yards. II bundles remnants
2 to 10-yds. 60 pieces new tin anc
enameled ware. 100 framed pictures
and lot of picture frames. Severa
ironing boards and clothes horses,
fiat irons, 150. stone jars, all sizes; zoo
glass jars, all sizes; 25 stone jugs,
demijohns, Is new flower pots. One
new folding top surrey.
STOVES:-One Egg stove, hard OF
soft coal, A wood stoves, coal OF
heaters.
Several lots of table cutlery, knives
forks and carvers. 1900 cigars. Sew
eral hundred other articles too numer.
Gus to mention.
On account of the large number Of
items to be sold and the hours of day.
| light being short at this time, this sale
will start promptly at 9 a. M, rair
or shine.
TERMS:-A credit of six months OF
all sums over $40 on a negotiable note
bearing interest from date and pay.
able at any bank in Charles Town
Sums of $40 and under, cash.
JOHN j. EBY, Administrator
T. J. West, Auctioneer.
Bane Brown, Clerk.
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MIDDLEWAY NOTES.

Mr.. Lester Watson, who is attend
ing school at Front Royal, Va, is
spending some time with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Watson.
Miss Mary Janney is visiting rela-
tives in Martinsburg.
Miss Margaret Gilbert spent Sun
day afternoon at Linden Springs,
the home of Mrs. K. V. Grantham.
Very few attended the Hagerstown
Fair owing to the week of bad
weather
Miss Lottie Markle spent Sunday
with Miss Margaret Nicelr.
Mrs. William Roberts of near Sum-
mt Point, spent few days with Mrs.
Ben. Roberts in Middleway.
Mr.. Charles Kearns, who is en-
ployed in Martinsburg, spent the
weekend at his home in Middleway.
Mrs. William Kearns, of Martins
burg, has been visiting her old home
in this place.
Mr.. Oscar Watson of Charles
Town, spent Sunday with his father,
Mr.. Thomas Watson.
Miss Pearl Castleman went to
Charles Town on Thursday accom-
panied by her father, where she ac-
cepted a position with E. L. Wilson
& Co., as stenographer and book
keeper. She spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Castleman in this place. Her many
friends wish her much success. She
has been studying a business course
for about two years.
Mrs. Dolly has been teaching the
school in the absence of Miss Gran
than.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
FALL FESTIVAL NOTES.

Headquarters, room formerly occu-
pied by n. S. J. Strider & Son, or
Washington street, viii open to re-
ceive exhibits Saturday, October 18TH
1919, and will remain open until Oc-
tober 25th.
Headquarters, Ladies Department
will be on Charles street, in room
formerly occupied by w. Ralph Burns
and will be open to receive exhibits
on Wednesday, October 22nd.
Largest Family present at the Big
Fall Festival, report with all members
of the-family at headquarters at 1:3O
p. m. Friday.
Positively no teams or autos allowed
on Washington street between Samuel
and Lawrence after p. M, Friday.
You are invited to attend the Free
Vaudeville Acts and Band Concerts,
afternoon of both days.
Entries for the Big Baby Show will
call at headquarters between 2 and
2:3O Friday.
Decorated Autos, Floats, etc, will
report and form in line on Harpers
Ferry pike, below Hunters Hill Friday
night not later than 1880 o'clock.
Fraternal Organizations, etc, will
form i'm line on w. Congress ST., near
Green Hill Cemetery, promptly at 7:30
p. M Friday night.
Mask Carnival viii be formed in
front of the Charles Town Inn, all TAX
ing part will report not later than 1880
p. m.
HENSON & SHUGART, Mgrs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
Spirit OF Jefferson
Charles Town, Jefferson Co., w. Va
CLAYTON L. HAINEs, Editor.
THE NOMINEE.

We believe in warfare by party
in the clash of ideals-in the con-
fict Of issues-in the antagonism of
opinions-as these are the means by
which our nation has obtained its
healthy and rapid growth.
We have prophesied from the be-
ginning that the greatest of all issues,
The League of Nations Covenant
will have to be fought over at the
polls, with the great leaders of the
opposing forces as nominees. Sena-
tor Hiram Johnson and President
Wilson, one representing the old or
der of physical force, and the other
the new religion of arbitration.
Events of the last few days have
convinced us however, that while the
fight will go on and the issue remain
that will not be made by the candi-
dates we mention, as President Will
sons physical condition will scarcely
permit him to run, and the Republi-
can party leaders viii not allow Sem
tor Johnson to do so.
Accordingly we must select other
men and additional issues. To our
mind great and grave problems
which can be solved only by a
sanctifed craftsmanship and more
particularly by Southern santified
craftsmanship But of the great
number of the sons of the south she
could bring forth, who should be the
anointed one? Champ Clarke,
Senator Underwood, John Sharp Will
Hams, w. G. McAdoo, or even our
own John w. Davis.
We fear that Secretary Daniels
has gotten into too deep water, and
the feet Of Secretary Baker are stuck
in the mud Of compulsory Military
training.
The function of the Spirit how
ever, is to declare issues, not to Sc
lect candidates. Still speaking
about craftsmanship, we notice the
fact that our Governor Cornwell is
developing rapidly, speaking right
out in meetin" and we trust he will
continue to do SO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
BIG FALL FESTIVAL
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 23--24
ON THE STREETS
CHARLES TOWN, w. VA.

Thursday-Friday this week is t-1
Big Days. Everything is set, and if
the weather family stays at home we
will all have the time of our lives.
The county, or at least part of it is
making big preparations for the ex-
hibits as well as the parade. Incl
IDENTIFY, this will be one of the real
times that is few and far between,
and the stranger within our gates
will not be able to say s'---as
it was-is now-and ever shall be-"
but will give US boost. It's up to
you-it is your time now-so make it
a talked of affair That old stock
saying such as "bands of music will
be here" will come true one time
anyhow.
Vaudeville and lots of it-and its
free as the air you breathe. Each
organization of our county-all the
soldier boys that wish to take part
every automobile owner, in fact the
whole county is wanted to help make
this great success.
Our headquarters in the Sadler
Block is open every day and night
this week with Miss Katie Dooley in
charge, who will be pleased to give
| you full information regarding the
articles entered for exhibits. Your
exhibit will be entered and checked
at this headquarters Go there first
! if you are interested.
The streets that will be known as
"The Great White Way" will be
Main from Lawrence to George, and
from Main to Liberty. Detour signs
will be placed at the right places so
as to have no confusion with traffic.
All business houses as well as
private families on the blocks men
toned above will add q great deal
in making this affair just what we
want it by decorating. Sears-RobucB
sell some fine decorations, but they
did not contribute one cent for this
Festival-so deal at home and buy
your goods from the public spirited
business houses of your city-they
are the ones that are furnishing the
money to stage this Festival
Come early and stay late, and yor
will not regret it. Have a Gooe
Time in the New Time for the next
day will be Old Time
A mistake was made in our prem
ium list as to the Five Gallons of Oh
offered for decorated auto-it shoulC
have been Red C. Oil Company a:
being the one donating it.
The Mask Carnival Parade will
all local and county Organizations
Floats, Decorated Autos, Etc, viii
start promptly at 7.45 at East Wash
ingto street (Hunter's HILL and viii
move along main street west TO Hare
wood Avenue. All on foot will rest
at the intersection of Main anc
Hardwood Avenue; the motor vehic
les going to circle at N. & w. station
and moving east on main street
where the ones on foot viii take same
position as at first.
The Floats, Autos, &c, will be
Judged while in line, and will keel
moving east upon return to the
square. Those taking part in Masl
Carnival will remain in block be
tween George and Charles streets
and will be judged separately.
Everyone in parade must be IL
their places by 1880 prompt.
Henson and Shugart, Mgrs.
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VERIFY IL.
The Proof is in Charles Town, AL
most at Your Door.

The public statement of Charles
Town citizen is in itself strong proof
for Charles Town people, but con-
frmation strengthens the evidence:
Here is Charles Town citizen
who testified years ago that Doans
Kidney Pills relieved weak kidneys
and now states the result WIS perma-
nent. Can any suifercs from Kidney
ills ask better proof? You Il in
vestigate. The case is right at home.
Mrs. Ida Pentz,, 401 W. Washing
ton street says: For several years
l had spells of backache and other
symptoms of kidney trouble. My
kidneys acted irregularly and caused
a good deal of pain and annoyance.
| had several pains through my back
and loins and when bent over, had
trouble in Strengthening up. A cou-
pie boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills were
enough to relieve the backache and
pains and restore my kidneys to
normal condition."
LASTING BENEFIT
Over three years later, Mrs. Pentz
said: 1.-TWO boxes of Doan's Kid.
ney Pills which ! procured at Brown
& Hooff's Drug Store, cured me and
/ know the cure is permanent"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Pentz had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfgrs,, Buffalo, n Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

The official date for changing the
time of the nation is Sunday, October
26th, and on that day all clocks are to
be stopped for the period of one hour,
or turned back the same length of
time. Railroad trains, as was the case
ore year ago at the same time, will be
stopped for a period of one hour when
the hour of midnight is reached on
the night of October 25th, and just be-
fore the advent of Sunday, October
10Th. According to the measure pass
ed by Congress, the fall change in
time shall be made on the last Sunday
in October. Unless a new law shall be
enacted, there will be no more chang
ing of the time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

This talk about England having
six votes to the United States one is
all nonsense-but suppose it were
true, what harm could be done when
we remember the United States is
the elect nation and no harm can
come to the elect, at least this is in
accord with the teaching of the spirit
Of truth and the Spirit of Jefferson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

It may be all right for the Repub-
lican Senators to abuse England, but
surely they should not use the English
language in doing so. Let them use
other language German for in
stance, which as a matter of fact
Senator Knox did do in spirit.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
81 hese Rats Wouldn't Eat My Best
Grain" Says Fred Lamb.

IT'S hard to keep rats out of feed
store. Tried for years A neighbor-
ing store sold me some RAT-SNAP
1t worked wonders, Gathered up
dead rats every morning. Bought
more RAT-SNAP. Haven't a rat
now. They wouldn't eat my best
grain when | threw RAT-SNAP
around" Three sizes, 25c. soc.
$l.OO. Sold and guaranteed by Jno.
C. Burns & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21
SPECIAL CLASSES

Poultry Show. Fall Festival.
Best pen, any variety of Rocks,
$3.50 in gold by A.. /. Woody.
Box of sc cigars offered as second
prize by G. L. Renner.
Best Buff Cockerel--one setting
Buff Plymouth Rock eggs by A. l..
Woody.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

Do You Like The BEST BEEF That
Can Be Had? We kill only the best
young and fat steers. Killing days
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and
our price is so you can use it.
N. c. FURR, Leetown, w. Va.
Oct. 21-4t.
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HOUSES WANTED.

Wanted, to buy, one or two houses
in Charles Town. If you care to sell
address x, care Spirit of Jefferson
office, Charles Town, giving descrip-
ton of property and lowest cash
price
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DISCOUNT YOUR TAXES.

DISCOUNT YOUR TAXES.
|, or one Of my deputies will be at
the following places on the dates
named below to receive taxes at a
discount Of 21a per cent.
October 27, Dufields.
October 81, Moler's.
November 3, Rippon.
November A, Middleway.
November 5, Summit Point.
November 6, Halltown.
November 10, Leetown.
November H., Kabletown.
November IL, Kearneysville.
November IS, Connor's Hotel Har-
pers Ferry.
November 10, Rau's Store, Bolivar
Nov. IA, Shenandoah Junction
November Is, Bakerton.
Some one may be found at Charles
Town and Shepherdstown to receive
taxes at all times.
CHAS. 7. ENdLE, Sheriff.
Oct. Plat.
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LOST.

Between the Parish House and
Merchants store, a Ladies Feather
Neckpeoe. Reward if left at the
Spirit of Jefferson Office.
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SPECIAL PREMIUM.

For lady who enters the most ex-
hibits at the Big Fall Festival-Per-
culator by C. w. Taylor.
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NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER OF

NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF
ACCOUNTS.
The following Fiduciary Accounts
are before me for settlement:
1919.
May 10. Clara C. G. Border, Ex-
ecutrix of D. w. Border.
Aug. 6. VIM. Childs, administra-
tor of James S. Coleman.
Aug. 6. A. S. Allen, Trustee of
Edith H. Mccormick.
Aug. %. James NJ White, Ad-
ministrator of Fannie L. White.
Sept. 4. Ada Lippitt, Committee
of Allen Isbell.
Given under my hand this 21st day
of October, 1919.
S. w. WASHINGTON.
Commissioner of Accounts.
Oct. 21-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-10-21

The country and the party need
statesman, not business man-and
we want neither a Gary or a Foster.
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FOR RENT.

A furnished room, with heat and
light, with or without board. APP
ply at Spirit Office.
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HOUSE For SALE.

Seven room house, very desirably
located. Possession given January
1st, 1920. Call phone 100. Cost
S1.100.
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HOUSE FOR RENT.

For rent, house on West Washing
ton street.
D. S. HUGHES.
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Now save your bacon sss {.
meat at Walls. Notbipg " u
the price.
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PUBLIC =,
OF HOUSEHOLD ~
FURNITll0s

=. FuRNlrusp
b IoEn BY ,.. November r
Pc below ON will sell pu6 H.
SATURDAY, oc7osr.
Commencing at IL o,,ls
following to.ss.
One china closet
case, 3 Walnut bedsi,.s'ssls |
one wardrobe, ? ~.
stand, | Roll Ton 'I ns
Writing Desk. / RS 1s
2 chairs, lamps, ! ~ -
separator, / cut re4 i4ls
/ sofa, | small librsr,, ss''a
cabinet, 2 rocking ebsl, ae]
chairs, set Of cas siI v
TWO cYPHus lscue,,!
lot pictures, lot 81 S P'sls
stands, | haIl rack s
| bed and springs, | III ]
ONE DOUBLE HEATss
rs yards carpet 4 y
| ORGAN, l wood be5s.s.S
bed, two 5-gallon is srs'sas q
/ lawn mower, isr5i,;.s'
chairs, cooking uteas s1,sa
| carriage, / buggy ! Il. 81
single harness, and nssa
mentioned.
TERMS Cash.
MISS JANE and FN,nl
| Chas. I. Engle, 4 AMI, -
Bane Brown, Clers
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The Town Manufacturing Com
pany wants girls.
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HOGS ON THE sB,,,

Win put out on ss.,,.
liable parties, six purs
ready to farroy.
oo+ 49, c.L I'D
~
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DESIRABLE DWELLING FOR
SALE

One double house, Is rooms, mod
ern equipped throughout Posses
sion given at once. Will be sold
cheap. S. H. Lands.
524-526 East Washington Street.
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CHICKENS ron Z.

CHICKENS FOR 81,
Twenty good hens ia, !.
layers. Applyto
MISS KATE Va
Fz {
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Having purchased the stock and
fixtures of S. H. Lands, we have
been closed for a few days to take
inventory, and will open Wednesday,
October 22nd. We will appreciate a
continuance of your patronage.
There will be no change in clerks,
and we will endeavor to please our
trade.
Respectfully,
7. w. STONESIFER.
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NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER OF
ACCOUNTS.
The following Fiduciary Accounts
are before me for settlement:
George w. Myers, Executor of
w. W. Myers.
Given under my hand this goth
day of October, 1919.
GEO. M. BELTZHOOVER, JR.,
Commissioner of Accounts
Oct. 20-2t.
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BOARDERS WANTED.

Wanted, two gentlemen for table
board. Apply to
"M'' 419 South Mildred st.
Oct. 7-3t.
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ONE DOuRIF ur

TERMS: Cash.
MISS 81 JANE and F. Mlnl
ehas. Z. Engls, Apc 1 I
Bane Brown, Clers.
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lot pictures, lot Of se'sis /
bed and springs | Fl \
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-08
STALKING Seals Difficult.

The seals sun maps on the arctic
ice are continually disturbed by his
dreams of his enemy. the polar bear,
or at least that seems a reasonable
way Of interpreting his behavior. for
after sleeping for 80 seconds or per-
haps minute, he will wake up, raise
his head as high as he conveniently
can. which is ii or 16 inches, and make
a complete survey of the horizon. II
nothing suspicious is seen. this survey
takes about ten seconds, after which
he drops his head on the ice again and
sleeps a minute more, says writer
in the ArgOnaut.
Sometimes the ice is little rough
in his vicinity and you can crawl
up and shoot him FROM behind
cover, but more frequently he has
chosen a level eXpanse where no con
cealment is possible, and you must
therefore, approach him realizing
that he is going to see you before you
are near enough to shoot.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-08
whv Seal Hunters Wear Black

No mammal that is known has eye
sight which at all compares with that
of a man. A wolf can see you under
favorable conditions a little more than
half mile away; a caribou at little
more than a quarter of a mile, and q
seal commonly at about 300 yards, IL
you are standing up, or $50 to 200
yards if you are lying down. You can
walk uncOncernedly toward a seal I'M
til less than 400 yards away, after
which you begin a careful approach.
You crawl ahead on all tours while he
sleeps and you lie fiat and mOtionless
while he is awake. 1t might seem
that something could be gained by
wearing white clothing, to match the
snow, but this is the reverse Of wis
dom, for the seals one enemy that he
fears is a polar bear, and the polar
bear is white. If a seal sees anything
that is suspicious and white he takes
discretion to be the better part OF
valor and dives promptly into his hole.
II the suspicious object Is black he as
sumes that 1t is probably another seal
that has come out Of another hole to
bask In the sun. It Is therefore the
task Of the hunter to simulate seal