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Show SEE STII 01 ML USES CK OF PARALYSIS i Ranger C. J. Ayres, of the Sawtooth forest, has declared relentless warfare on yellowjnckdts. His declaration to exterminate as many of these insects) as possible was brought about by an experience that he had last fall while actively engaged In fire fighting. Ho had experienced a lively day in battling battl-ing with flames and, In returning to his camp, proceeded to take a long drink from his canteen, which, during his absence, had been left uncorked. I He experienced a "fluttery" feeling! in his throat, and proceeded to expel : the foreign object fr ni his. throat, but j before his endeavor to clear his throat! was accomplished, the yellowjacket ! had pierced one tonsil with a needle-like needle-like sting. Ranger Ayres reports that his throat Immediately swelled up. The trouble did not cease here, however, his arms becoming paralyzed and remaining In this condition for four hours before lie could make his way to his automobile automo-bile and drive for medical assistance. So he has declared open season on yollowjackets. j , - . nrt |