Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 February 1905 — Where Wool Ought to Grow. [ARTICLE]

Where Wool Ought to Grow.

In “Phases of My Life” the Rev. Dr. Pigou does not confine his stories to those of clerical cut. Here is an amusing one of a certain meeting of the Royal Geographical society at which he was present There was present at this meeting a gentleman named Crawfurd. who always was on the opposition Some one who had spent half of his life in Queensland and was owner of vast flocks and herds wps descanting on the great importance of developing the resources of a part of the world at that time comparatively little known, especially in connection with the wool trade. “Whoever heard.' said “objector general. ” “of wool being grown in the tropics? Nature by giving the sheep a warm fleece intended it for cold climates. ” The Australian stared at him in amazement. “Why.” he said. “I have lived there nearly all my life and made my fortune by wool. As to wool growing in the trdpics. who on earth have more wool on their heads than niggers?” There was a roar of laughter, amid which Crawfurd’s voice was heard saying: “You have beaten me. 1 offer no more objection. ”