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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
FOR SALE.

An a No. Farm of 200 acres. situated
in Township of Paris.
Two Lots with House and cistern IN
Village of Lancaster;
A farm of 80 acres, in good condition, Sd
of mile from Village of Lancaster.
A farm of 12U acres, "a mile from the
Village of Lancaster.
80 acres, being Z 10 of S E Ia Of Sec.
l3. Town 2. Range | W., Smelser.
For terms and particulars inquire of
JOSEPH BOOK,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

TEMPERANCE LECTUREs.-Rev. w.
j. Gossc Of Rock County, Wis, will
speak at the following places in this
County upon Temperance
Beelown, Thursday evening, Feb. %.
Cassvlle, Friday evening Feb. 81.
Potosi, Saturday evening, Feb. %.
British Hollow, Sunday evening, Feb. %
Jamestown, Monday evening, Feb. 81.
Fairpay, Tuesday evening, Feb. p.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
FARM FOR SALE.

The west half Of the noeth east quarter of section
80, town g. is offered for sale Said land is situated
the old Military road miles west of Mount Hope I;
So I under pillow, fine young orchard of about
$50 trees beginning TO bear small comfortable house,;
good granary good spring of water; large grove
protecting house and stock yatd, good school half
mi distant. Also 80 of timber land haIfmil.
dstant-the west half of the north west quarter of
Section 10. town 6. range Any one wishing a small
farm would do we'll to examine this p before look
ing further ALFRED BRUNSON.
Mount Hope, February 10. 1871. 2S-37*$2tf'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
LAST CHANCE
FOR A FIRST class FARM.

offer for sale in eighty lots. my Prairie Farm,
consisting of SEVEN EIGHTIES IN ONE B0DY,
situate in sections II and 49, in the town Of Glen
Haven. This land is all choice prairie well wa.
tered and under fine state Of cultivation The land
will be divided into so tracts to suit parties de-
string TO purchase
Enthusiastically (2o) per cent of the purchase price
to be paid down and the balance in ten O years an
nual payments at current rate of interest.
Also offer upon like terms Of easy payment, SEH-
ERAL THOUSAND ACRES of Good Improved Lands,
situate in Glen Haven, Cassvie Beetown aud Lancas.
ter.
Parties desiring good farming lands will do well to
calls upon me before purchasing elsewhere
L. DEWEY.
Office in New Bank Building.
Lancaster, December 10, 1870. 2su
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

Soy- We are always pleased to meet
an old companion at the case Mr..
John Barnett, long time since typo
in the Herdid Office, but late years
merchandisingat IndependenceIows,
has been visiting his many friends at
BOscobel and Lancaster. He return
ed to independence yesterday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
A Card.

EDITOR HERALD-Permit me to
tender through your paper my sincere
thanks to MIR. and Mrs. G. j. Hyde, of
the lancaster House, for their great
care and kindness to me while sick
at their house. It's very unpleasant
to be sick away from home, but when
sickness does overtake us, may our
lot be cast among as warm hearts as
it has this time Many thanks to
Mr.. and Mrs. Hyde.
l.. B. ALLEN, VS..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Boscobel
TREASURY DEPARTMENT: !
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF TIE CURRENCY,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT;
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER or TIE CURRENCY,
Washington, January IL, 1871. J
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned, IL has been made TO appear the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSCOBEL," in the
village of Boscobel in the county of Grant and state
Of Wisconsin, has been duly organized under and &C
cording to the requirements OF the Act OF Congress
entitled "An Act TO provide National Currency So
cured by pledge Of I'm tied States Bonds md to pro
vide for the circulation and redemption thereof. ap
proved June 3D. 1864 and has complied with all the
provisions of said Act required to be complied with
before commencing the business of Banking under
said act.
NOW, THEREFORE,, 1. Hand r Hulburd Comp
troer Of the Currency. do hereby certify that THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF B0SCoBEL," in the
village of Boscobe in the county Of Grant ans state
of Wisconsin is authorized TO commence the business
Of Banking under the Act aforesaid.
[Seal In TESTIMONY WHEREOF. witness my hand
and seal Of Office this 18th day o, January. ISL
Isignedl INLAND X. HULBURD,
Comptroller Of the Currency
No 1871 save
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

uA-The indianapolis Journal says ::
ave now believe in the doctrine of
total depravity. Some one has stol-
en- the only pair of boots owned by
the editor of the Leavenworth hide
pendent, thus combining him to the
house till the opening of the barefoot
season"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

pay- Hon j. G. Holloway-one Of
Grant county's ablest, most faithful
representatives at the capitol-has
been at home few days on leave of
absence from legislative labors. Mr..
II. looks well after his seasons work
tor the people. We are obliged to
him for a copy Of the blue-book, and
also for frequent reports of doings at
tho capitol
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
STOCK FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm 215 miles
below the village of Cassvile in the town OF CAssvi
Grant county. Wis The above farm consists Of the
south hall of section q, town 3, range is we'll
tered by several largo springs and brooks 200
of IL under fence. and so under cultivation; a
young, thrifty orchard of $50 trees the prmises also
young Nursey of about rs 900 young Zone and tw
year cd) trees started comfortable brick dwelling
and pledty OF good eutbuildngs the place. The
building is beautifully situated TO command view of
the Mississippi river and the Dubuque and Minnesota
Railroad for IS miles up and down the river THIS
Is THE PLACE WHERE RAISED THOSE LARGE
WATERMEL0NS The place is unsurpassed in @ ant
county for Stock Farm / will sell the above D ace
either with without Stock and Farm Implements
Terms-0ne thlrd of the purchase money down, the
balance on time TO suit purchaser.
JOHN II. G. SNECLoDE.
Dated Cassyille, January 81 1871 35tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
A VERY CHEAP FARM.

The subscriber offers for sale his farm lying mile
east Of Lancaster consisting of 200 Of timber
and praire about 30 improved 1t would make
two COED farms and thousand cords of wood could
he spared from the place. There is new frame stable
and granary, two dwellings and outbuildiDgs the
premises. The place is well watered by springs also
a good orchard thereon. Eorty-four acres plowed.-
Price, $24 so per For terms &C. apply TO
GEORGE LANGRIDGE.
February 6, 1871. Soft the premises.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm containing
200 acres, situated Boice Creek. about miles
the village of Potosi There is COED log house on
the premises, and about 80 under cultivation
the balance is good timber and bottom land, afurding
an excellent range for stock with the best living
spring water Ia the country. Any one wishing TO
raise stock could not do better than TO purchase this
farm. viii sell for half cash and balance in two
or three years. MAURICE NEAVILL.
Potosi, January ID, ISL 32wn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
CurcAco Fl

Wheat-No. 2 at 223 cash, "a
seller March, and 24i seller April.
Corn-No. 2 at sole cash and 5O9c.
Oats firm at 48c cash and 539 seller
Nav. Pork weak at 2lsc cash and
213e seller March. Dressed hogs at
S.4OnS so
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell my farm OF IS acres situate miles Forth
east of Bloomington Wis; well watered; 10 acres OF
Grove timbe the balance under cultivation and well
fenced; some small fruit small frame dwelling with
good cellar good spring near the door also granary
aud stables the premises. School house half mile
distant If sod within two mon this price $40 Ier acre
will be cold on easy terms Enquire Of VIM Proudht
Andrew Cairns or James Ballentine.
MARGARET STEWART
Bloomington, February Sd, 1871. Bows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

E-g- Prairie du Chen voted not TO
incorporate. This is characteristic.
To be afflicted with the "dry rot"
and the rule of few human fossils
seems to BIO our destiny, another
wear at least Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
NOTTCE

Notice is hereby given that l will apply to the
Circuit Court Of Grant county Wisconsin on the 18th
day Of March, 1871, by Barber 4 CIement.on nv at
torn sys, for order changing my name from Marth.
NJ. DeLap 10 Martha NJ. Jones, my name before m,
marriage with Roberet De Lap, from v HON have
been lately divorced MART a Nj. DELAP.
BY BARBER 4 CLENESTsoS, her attorneys
Dated January 80, ISL 3sw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

AccIpENr.-On the Sd inst, while
VIM. Roarke was driving near A..
Doyle's, on the Galena and Platte
willie road, his horse took fright and
ran away, throwing him from the
cutter and fracturing his right arm
in two places. He also received Sc
we're injuries in the side and right
leg. DR.. II. W. Smith, Of George
town, has been in attendance upon
the suffering man who is slowly re-
covering.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

uA- There will be donation party
for tho benifit of Rev. J Shortridge,
at the house Of Mr.. w. Tenant, Fin
nimore, on Wednesday evening,
March. lst. An oyster supper will be
served. All are invited TO attend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
NJ AR RIED.

In Fennimore, February 18th, 1871, by Isaac Nc
Donald, Esq Mr.. Leander w. Boyd and Hiss Viola j..
Stevens both of Fennimore,
In jamestown, February 18th 1871, by Vim. II. Lid
dell Esq, Mr. John Edwards and Miss Harriet Lads.
In Beatown, February sth, 1871, by Jesse Brooks,
ESQ., MI Milton Woosey and Miss Nancy Flickner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
STOCK g. DAIRY FARM
FOR SALE.

The subscriber will sell his stock farm situated six
mil IS worth Of the village of Lancaster and ak miles
southwest Of Fennimore Centre, consisting of al
acres-sxty acres OF which is timber the balance
pillow land meadow and pasture with a stream of
water running through the center Thereon large
frame house with good cellar large frame barn with
underground stabe also spring house. Good school
near by and excellent neighborhood Price. SIS per
DANIEL PkOUDFLT
Lancaster, April 10, 1870 46ti
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
NOTICED

All persons knowing themselves indebted 10 me on
before the 24th day OF May, $40 are requested
call and settle the by the gath day OF March 1871
By 50 doing they will interest aud perhaps other
costs. II not done by said time, shall charge inter
est from the last date said accounts. I hope q
word to the wise will be sufficient.
ALEXANDER IyEY.
British Hollow, February 3, 1871. ScwS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

CoRREcTIoN.-An almost unpard-
enable error occurred in Mr. Bas-
ford's article on the madison Mutu-
al Insurance Co" which appeared in
the Herald Of the It'll inst. The
amount Of real estate belonging to
The company was made by the types
To read $40. 972 So instead of $40, 972.-
50, the correct figures. The error
is doubly embarrassing because OF
the subsequent charge upon the arti-
Gle a. q report OF the company's
standing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

BLOOMINGTON ITEMs.-The 18th of
Feb. 1871, will long be remembered
by the Bloomingtonians as the day
of the biggest BALI ever had here.
1.-THE grave, the gay, the lively and
severe" are pitched in: and woe to
the unlucky one who tried to dodge.
1t was a SNOWFALL.
-Woodhouse & Thomas are pre-
pairing TO build q new dam at cost
of about $500. They expect to box
the race which, with the dam, will
add fully one half to the grinding ca
pacity of their mill. Success to this
go-ahead business firm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
Third and Last Call J

have given repeated notice to those in
debted to me to call and settle, and some have
not done So Now wish it understood that
all note and book accounts due Jan. LIST. must
be settled Immediately or they will be placed
in the hands of an officer for collection.
36w3 A. DILGER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

D6- Rev. W. J, Gosse, a temper
ance advocate of some renown, is on
o lecture tour throu b this country.
He will speak for the cause at Bee
town, Casville, Potosi, British Hol-
low, jamestown and Fairplay dur
ing the coming week, and hopes to
meet full house at each place.
Friends please see that a room well
lighted, warmed, &C., be prepared
for the lecturer. See motto of APP
pointmeuts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

IMPROVED Stock Under the head
Movements in Improved Stock" the
Galena Gazette notices q sale of short
horns from the fine herd of Mr.. S. S.
Brown, of HaZclwood farm, West Ga.
lena, as follows:
To j. II. Howdle, Martinsvillo,
Wis, the fine bull Johnny Sands,
5s42, by Airdrie, 247S out of Kate
Washington, by Washington. Also
six females of high grade.
To Mr.. Gilbert Barrows, Mont
fort, Wis, the bull Aladdin, 747O, by
Railway, 1899. out of red Rose, by
Frank Hunt, $3.50
To Mr.. r. A. Kibourne, Cassville,
Wis, the bull General Rawlins, by
Railway, 1899 out of Juliet Miller
by Princeton 2nd, 6972. Also one
high grade COW.
To Mr.. Rufus Hannum, James.
town, Wis, the bull Commodore Far
ragut, by Railway, 1889; out OF
Snowdrop, by Cato, 1885.
To Mr. Robert Huntington, Platt-
eville, Wis; four high grade cows
and heifers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
NOTICE

To the Stockholders of the FAIRPLAY MINING and
LEVEL COMPANY.
On the LIST day Of March, 1871, will be sold all the
unpaid ard forfeited shares in said company at
ton the highest bidder subject TO the due
said company by Share Holders Said sale will take
pace at the companys Office at the village Of Fairplay
At o'clock P. NJ. said day
r. 81. HENDERSON, Secretary.
Dated FAirplay, January 80. 1871. s6td
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT AT
PATCH GRovE.-The "Thespinn Club"
of Patch Grove will give dramatic
entertainment at Academy Hall in
that town on Friday evening of this
week. An interesting melo-drama,
entitled overlook Of WeDlock," and
the laughable farce "Otchi," will be
produced. We do not hesitate in
predicting for this troupe of anna
tours q successful and meritorious
performance. They have heretofore
drawn large audiences, and will
doubtless receive the encouragement
due their well deserved efforts. The
Patch Grove band, under the leader
ship of G. T. Cory, will furnish the
music.
Mr.. Reason Scott. long a resi-
denl of Glen Haven, has removed to
Patch Grove. Mr.. Scott is one Of
tho pioneer settlers of this county,
having moved to these parts in 1896.
The Patch Grove Academy un-
der the admirable management Of
Prof. Clarke, assisted by Mr.. and
Mrs. G. II. Newcombe, continues TO
grow in popular favor. There are
more students in attendance now
than ever before.
There is considerable sickness
at Patch Grove, pneumonia being
the prevailing desease. Prof. Clarke,
reported rs seriously ill, is improv-
iup
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
Local Matters:

gay Nathan, Schreiner and Co.
want few greenbacks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

GONE WEST The Witness says
that Mr.. +. d. Bevans, an old res
ident Of Platteville, started with his
family last week, for Oswego, Labett
county, Kansas.
The tenth anniversary Of the
wedding of Mr.. n Mrs. 5. z. Clark of
Platteville was celebrated on Mon
day evening, Feb. l3. The affair, so
chronicles the Witness, was most
prodigiously amusing,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

Eay- Parties indebted to the lumber
firm Of Schneider Il Co. Potosi, are
notified that a little money would be
thankfully received by somebody.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

20. The McGregor Times gives the
most encouraging accounts Of the
progress of railroad affairs in its vi
entity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

Eg-The Appleton Crescent says that
the first woman ever licensed to
preach in the Methodist Episcopal
Church is Mrs. Maggie Van Colt,
now about TO commence series OF
meetings in the First Ward Metho-
diet Church. at Appleton. She is
said to be eloquent and persuasive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

cG. The l39,h anniversary Of
Washington's birth day will bo cele-
bratcd tomorrow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
TWELvE-HOa LOCOMOTIVE BOILER

have on hand i2-horse ffty-nine TuLler Steam
boiler IN good order for sale low The boiler is now
AZ my old mill az North Andover, Grant county Wis
1t Is yell calculated for pumps /; has fire box and
portable. DOUGIAs OIIyFR
LAhcNteF, January 10, ISL. 32ff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

0R-The Dubuque Daiiy Telegraph
has the largest circulation of any pa
per in Iowa. 1t was established in
October last.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

eaa-The Spring term of Circuit
Court opens one week from next
Monday, March 9th. Judge Mills
will preside.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

TARA Blakes prairie farm is offer
ed for sale or rent by + Avery, of
lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

bdS- Baxter & Kinney have deter
mined to do some famous things
during the next 30 days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

go. Friday it showed, Saturday
il sIeighed and Sunday it thawed.-
Ditto ever since.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

aea- Mr. II w. Wright of Potosi
advertiscs good mammoth squash
seeds in this weeks paper. Mr., W.
measured one Of his vines last sum
mer and found it TO be, including the
"runners, 733 feet in length. The
largest squash Of this variety grown
him by weighed l22 lbs. They are
fine-erained, rich favored and good
tasted. and make excellent pies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

Ia Col, Watrous, editor of the
Fond du Lac Daily, was recently
converted at the revival in progress
at Fond du Lac.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
BUSINESS ROOMS
Fo r. - n LIE

Alfred @ Gems very desi rable business house and
lot in the village of Bloomington, offered for sale
situated between Wheeler Wilson and Browns
stores. Having permanently located IN Missouri the
Enquire o. =. Mitcomb bennington, Wis. 26tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
FARM & MILL PROPERTY
For SAFE

The subscriber having suffered great loss In the
burning Of his WOODEN MILL in Millville Wis., and be-
ing unable TO build without running in debt, will sell
at great sacrifice his farm and mi property The
water wheel saved entire is overshoot IL feet
In diameter. feet in width, and will run sets Of
machines The water never fails and the dam never
breaks The Wheel race and dam cost and are worth
$1,000
The farm consists Of 800 Of land under fence
50 under the plow, 20 meadow. plenty Of
timber for fence and fuel; dwelling house. new, 10 by
~ feet. two story. with wing 10 by 20 it, good
cellar l6 by SO # finished inside and good els
tern and pump; horse stable and granary bearing
orchard
ia half mile. This good chance for two three
men who wish TO engage in the wooden factory bust
a good stand for custom work aud n Chance TO
make money. Remember il will be sold cheap.
JOSEPH H0RSFALL.
Milville, June 2, 1870. Itf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

pag-At the late annual meeting Of
tho Wisconsin Academy of Arts and
Sciences, at Madison, Prof J. II. Ea
ton, OF Beloit College, read an able
paper on "the Geology of the Region
about Spirit Lake" to which he ac-
companied his class in Geology last
Summer. This paper was discussed
by Professors Hoyt Daniels and
Murrish
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
TO CHEESE MANUFACTURERS

VNHoSE desiring to engage in the manufacture OF
Cheese get everything necessary for farm
dairy or factory use, the best in the word-Roe's
Celebrated Watts Boilers Presses Hoops, &c, by APP
plying 20 the undersigned, agent for Grant county.
A. Il. MORSE Little Grant
P. o. address, Bloomington. Wis.
January 80 1871 35ws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
POTOSI MARKET.

CORRECTED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING By c. KALTENBAoH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cared of
that dread disease, Consumption, by simple remedy
il anxious to make known TO his fellow suffers the
means OF care. To all who desire it, he will send
copy of the prescription used free Of charged with
the directions for preparing and using the same which
they will find a sure cure for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
los Second South Street. Wiliismsburgh, N. Y.
32wi0s J.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

Ill., Local Items, Advertisements, &C. to insure
SN'aa-a prompt appearance IN the Herald must be
handed in by Monday evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

CORRECTED EVERY MONDAY BY n. ; rROvDRIDoE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
BOSCOBEL MARKET.
,ouREcrrD EVERY TUESDAY MORNING By ". 3. PHILLIPS.
PLATTEvILLE CASH MARKET

Boscobel, Tuesday February p. 1871
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-17
Hemlock Wood Proof Against Rats.

a correspondent of the Philadel
phia Me,licat md 'Su1yicoi Report
er says:
Being surrounded by these ami
mails, | found it necessary to keel
fruits, butter, cheese, and other ar
ticles in boxes made Of hemlock
(44bies Nnaa1enSis. In these box
es l could keep the most toothsome
delicacies in the cellar with impu
nifty, even though the box afforded
free ventilation, which in many ca
ses, is highly necessary.
To test the matter still further,
made box of dry hemlock boards
perforated each end Of the box with
a 1 inch circular hole. Into this
box | put a large healthy rat, caught
in hemispherical wire trap, nailed
it up securely, put it i'll a dark, quiet
place, and awaited the result.
On inspection, at the end of TWEEN
ty-four hours, found he had scarce
w more than touched the wood. |
returned the box, leaving the rat to
his cogitations, which horn Of the
dilemma to choose.
At the end of forty-eight hours,
made him another visit. He had
evidently come to the conclusion
that remaining inactive was to strand
upon Scylla, while the effort to buy
his liberty could do no worse than
wreck him upon Charybdis. He
had enlarged the hole sufficiently to
get his head out, in which condition
l found him on the third morning.