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303 WOKK BUFFALO. 303 The wonder is that the Indians did not hitch up some calves and learn them to work. The buflalos of the Philippine Islands are the principal beasts ol burden, and are very handy for draught and agricultural purposes. The zebra can be worked, and they are being; and not only that, it is found that they will cross and make very hardy and swift domesticated animals. But of all the things, if ostriches can be harnessed up and made to draw a vehicle, why not the buffalo? "Buffalo Jones" of Kansas is now dem- onstrating what can be accomplished with the nearly extinct bison, which are being crossed with good, dear old common cows.