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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-09

Leuoorrhoea and all Diseases of the Mucous
Membranes Colds. Coughs, oonsumptive ten
denotes, Skin Diseases, ant every thing Of a
ScFofula nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
NOTHFR LOT OF NEW AND BEAU, "
A MErrnIiIc ny c00DS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
oPENING TO-DAY AT FRENCH'S, No. %

MOTHER LOT OF NEW AND BEAU, "
a TGFIIL GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAds
oPENING TO-DAY AT FRENcHs' No. %
hiPT hitPGENnTp n fT, ,CrHROMOs, consisting Of Land
scapes, Madonnas, Groupes WINTER 0'eSSss- Sav,
Crosses with Flowers, Cal Alnies,I @c: Hs ~:
eral now Chromos, by. eminent ARTISTS, !asI nd ID
suod-all in elegant frames new 'uesisn' aA.
at prices which defy competition.
PICTURE FRAMES IN greaES Vaf. p'st;c
Ovals. Full Gilt, Walnut snd otlr "a nus fall
Frames, Polished Walnut and EDony! anu i"'
Gilt square with Oval Centres every ricH, i,,. 20
CARVED WOOD GOODS, new iot J;s,,iU Juss ~
hand in Walnut and Stained Wo4d, 4eaus,tutS m pa.:
carved Brackets, Corner Pieces !" a'l ooN''''
MsIea MssIPLRNDiD gs GOODS in Russia Leather ana
Turkey Morocco, now opening new s ano .nt,a. uoG
t;f, sfvies Pocket Travelling Cases 1or sents,e
men Gard Cases. finest Vienna fo5sM1nndHi,e0, Wdi,er'
Satchels, Writing Cases, Glove I1! anu psns all
chief Sets, Cut Glass Tops, travelling Das' 90
STYLES. from 75c to $40 each sna.
FINE LEATHER GOODS we MAKE M sensrs spea
c;sltv Of and our styles and prices VIII eonp"'0
favoTsbly with any stock in the county, RT.
Inst receiyed new line OF fAMtI3 3d, md
BLES, embracing great variety Oh s'Ss'' 90
prIsss pPKAYER BOOKS, in fine Russia ana Aor'
kew Morocco Bindings, flexible. y. ,.ooh NEW
[ am daily adding to my spiehu,a ssv cnnoinr hol.
Gd6BS and NOVELTIES for the !coMhs ~ q nes, nes
;dsvs : T. ia beyond doubt the best ano ouo"p,
atacs of goods ever offered in TINS ma5aes. al;ss
examination will satisfy the moSs n iHFRENCH.
dec Is v. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
VH HEAT Sc + D | n G.
REDUCTION IN PRICE

We again present to the agricultural commu
nifty our Fertilizers with renewed confidence, rs
equal, if not superior, to any manure offered tor
all crops, not excepting Peruvian Guano. Year
by year their value has become more manifest.
us demonstrated by largely increased sales, and
we challenge any brand to show more satisfac-
tory and uniform results. Confning our manu-
facture to materials of highest standard, as
proved by analysis we claim like results in all
time On the Wheat crop the testimony is Of
unquestionsble character. We respectfully call
attention to our popular Guano, known as
GENUINE HOSPHO-PERUVIAN
GUANO,
made of the highest standard of Peruvian Guano
and Bone Phosphate of Lime, with Alkaline
Salts of Potash, Soda, &c.
BRANDED, AA
G. ntaining to per cent AmninA.
40 to 50 Ct Bone Phosp'e. Lime.
Potash, Soda SC.
Beautifully prepared and adapted to the Drill,
in sacks Of IL to the ton, of 1000 pounds,
and sold at $50 per ton-former-
~ $40 per ton.
The character Of this Guano is so we'll known
es to need but little further commend cation from
u.s. Used FIR many years, it has become favor
ite with all consumers, and it only requires q
trial to convince all of its value. The Ammonia
and Bone Phosphate being in rational proper
tions, it can hardly fail to render satisfaction,
improving the quality and increasing the crop
it adds one other most important essential in the
permanent improvement of the land-in this
particular we question whether il has its equal.
1t acts wonderfully upon the grass crop, and to
such an extent as to bring impoverished lands
up to high state of fertilty-equalling Bone
Dust Such is the testimony of many accom-
plished planters We beg the closest investiga-
ton as to the integrity and manufacture of our
compounds, and earnestly invite all consumers
to inspect our works, material used, and mode Of
manufacture.
G. ODER & SONS, Baltimore
HOOE j. JOHNSTON, Agents,
aug 28-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26

ESTATE OF THE ORLEANS PRINcEs.-lt has
been decided, as stated by cable dispatches, 10
the French Assembly, that the estates OF the
Orleans Princes shall be restored to the family.
This action d,sposes Of property amounting TO
about S., ,OOo. 900. This sum will be dlstrlbut-
ed among the living descendants OF his late
Majesty King Louis Philippe Of France oso Tno ono
number ifty-two persons Of the so,ooo0oo
francs constituting the fortune OF the, a. Duc c
dOrleans, which was contiscate ed ontne aza q
January, 1882 o99 have Deep p;adsm.be asnatee
military m; medal, the Legion of Honor, assistance
to % moor country priests, &c. There remains es,
tates "a T worth 10000, 900, which are incorporated
;n nth the domain Of: the State. According to the
law passed these will be released to return TO
their the former proprietors, aud be divided among g
the ffty.two persons who form the posteFity OF OF
King Louis Philippe. --- =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
.H.UESE.HE.N'TS.
7S72-3 NEW YEARS EVE

IS7 2-3. NE" H1I' " ' =
GRAND BALL TO BE GIVEN BY THE
SUN FIRE COMPANY, NO. 2,
AT SAREPTA HALL
TUESDAY, December 81, 1872
Professor COOK $ BAND has been engaged
for the occasion. The proceeds will be devoted
to arranging their new house in manHer be-
coming the old company.
Committee OF Arrangements-Joh ohm w. Ira
vers jr., Andrew Sullivan, Geo; Sullivan, IN.
Markell, F. Neale, L. Trsvers, Robt. Williams,
A. Waring, John Sullivan and A. McCuen
Reception COMMUNICATION. Hugh Latham,
Capt James NJ. Stenart. BENZ. Barton, ESQ.,, ID.
L. Smoot, esq, DR.. j. B. johnson and :" ilI'am
Kilgour, esq. ;,
Thomas Hall, Treasurer. Tickets 81, admit
ting a gentleman and ladies dec l0-td :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
Eass. JOHNSTON.

Physician of this celebrated institution, mas dis
covered the most Certain, SPEEDY, tIeas"h' "no
Efectual Remedy in the world for a!I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
aug 28-.tf
NJ 0 7 [ G Z

NOTICE.
have reftted and thoroughly repaired
OLD CAMERON DISTILLERY,"
and added thereto large Copper Still, which
enables me to produce the PUREST and BEST
COPPER-DISTILLED RYE and BARLEY
MALT WHISTLES made in this country.
have resumed full operations, and am pre-
pared to sell to the trade on favorable terms,
either free or in bond
The special attention Of dealers is called to
'n' " ':ARLINGTON RYE WHISKEY,"
made from No. boted rye -four; Samples
my store, No 38 King street, Alexandria Va,
or ut P s. II. }. Fcgans, No. 466 Pennsylv
avenue, Washington, D. c. am the original
inventor of this brand, and as there has been
put on the market an imitation thereof have
been induced to have the said brand copy
righted.
Having an experience of twenty-three years
in the manufacture of Liquors, and using the
best Grain, challenge competition.
guarantee all liquors sold by me to give sat
sfaction As represented; if not, they can be re-
turned and the money shall be refunded.
| have now in store and for sale to the trade
ARLINGTON RYE W,HlSkEI.
CAMERON
LONE STAR
MAGNOLIA
MOUNTAIN -
All the above brands are of my own distllIa-
ton. Also in store and for sale
MOORES PURE RYE.
! ROBIN R0BfNsoN & n & RUFFs Do.
RAMEY SCOTCH WHISKEY.
HOLLAND GIN.
JAMAICA RUM.
PORT and SHERRY WINES.
Thankful to my friends for past faTors, | re-
spectfully solicit their future patronage have
leased warehouse No 80 King street, Alexsn-
dr;s. Va, where will be glad to see all my
friends.
dec 11-2m PETEK FkGAN.
TANNEY'S CELEBRATED CHILBLAIN
y LINIMENT-An infallble cure for frost
ed feet. Thousands, both old and young are
tormented all winter by this most annoying and
painful complaint. To such a cure is guAraI!,,
teed by using this Liniment as directed. twill
also be found very efficacous for Sprains,
Bruises and rheumatism. PRICE 22c per bottle bottle
Prepared only by JAN IN rataT q ot tVh; ths;r
Drug Warehouse, l45 King street, Alexan-
drie VirgiI,iA dec ii
r ACE COLLARS! or co11,p:,
A fine assortment OF
PATENT vALESc1ENs
LACE COLLARS
dec II FERGUSON'S, GG King st.
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, sc.
~
we have just added largely to our stock OF
Cassimeres, Cloths and kerseys, and can otter
Inducements in those goods. Also Beaver Cloth,
Chinchills Cloth and other goods for overcoats.
dac 16 HOOMES 81 ASHB1.
LIVERY DAY BRINGS SOMETHING
By express this day, CLOAkS, Flanncls;
Cassimeres, Corsets, Bleached Cottons, &c., and
many other goods at lowest cast prices ,r,,.
inc * HOOMES & ASUB1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
ZEAL HAIR D A r I n E n I
r. Of

EAL HAIR DEPARTM n E n 7
n Of
GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
IS King street.
Alexandria, Virginia.
The following newspapers will please copy and
praTHAIRi REAL HAIR !
On hand At all times large stock Of keal and
1arv low prices All goods warranted the best.
Hair Hair made up into Switches Braids' Cusls'
Chignons, Putfs, &c. . .;.,s
straight hair or combings;. w w
For making large size switch.....'.' | 20 20
For making largest .na h". hv r,s;I oI
- tSa CO. cost of few cents, have it made up into
design and returned free Of IL mail as5 e65a,ges
ratalv ANY information chcerfully given:
ta'o'' CHARLES w. GREEN,
aoo,o 76 King street.
DELMONT PEACHES, in syrup, for sale at
i4t ~ AA'"H W. F. BROOKES s BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
HGRIGULTL'R.iL.

ITO FARMERS.
Il The well known and cliableSTANDARD
FERTILIZERS-
j. j. Turner y Co.'S Excelsior and
j. J. Turner s. Co.'s Ammoniatcd Super
Phosphate. For sale by
aug 81. R. NJ LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
Cabinet Furniture,

my son,
JAMES NJ BRADLEY.
The business will, in future, be conducted un-
der the name of
c. c. BRADLEY s. SON.
The new firm hopes to share portion Of the
public patronage, and invites all to call and es-
anime their fine and handsome assortment Of
PARLOR SUITES,
in Hair Cloth, Reps and Silk Brocatel Walnut
and Oak Chamber Suites in every variety. We
also have on hand some very beautiful inlald
Fancy Tables and Portable Writing Desks Bu-
reaus, Bedsteads, Washstands and Chairs OF
many styles.
Those in need Of Furniture will do well to ex-
anime our stock before purchasing, as we arc
prepared to sell at very low figures. jim S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.

Weakness of the Back or Limbs, Structures
Affection of the Kidneys or Bladder, lnyoIun-
tsry Discharges, Impotency, General Deoillty'
Nervousness, Dyspepsia, Lan5uor, Low spirits
Confusion of Ideas, Pnlptation Of the Heart,
T;midi.y. Trembling, Dmncss Of Sig 1t, or Glf-
dness, Disease of the Head Throat Nose or
Skin, Affections of the Liver, Lungs, stomach
or Bowcl;-t!ose terrible Disorders arising
from Solitary Habits Of youth-sccre: and SOL
itary practices moro fatal to their VIC ms lh"h
the songs of tie Syrcns 20 TIE Mariners Of UlyS-
ses, blighting their most brilliant hopes or an
tcipations, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26

TNOVELTIES OF DESIGN.
~EXCELLENCEo OF WORRM ANSHIP.
nrSUPERIORITY OF FINISH.
~SUITS FOR THE TIMES.
eeMANY REAL BARGAINS.
H~COME AND SEE Us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26
RUTLDI.vG .n.E7ERE9L.

RoBT JAMESON. A. G. UHLER.
BOYD II. SMITH.
JAMESON, UHLER s. CO.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26

Especially, who have become the victims o Of
Solitary Vice, and dreadful and destructive
habits whcn annually sweep to an untlmcjy
grave Thousands of young men OF the most eH-
Allied talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have entranced listening Senate' win
the thundcrs Of eloqucnce. or walked 10 eXtac-
the living lyro, may cal with full confidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26

TLOTHS, CASSIMERES, &c.
We have just added largely to our stock OF
Cassimeres, Cloths and herseys, ana can 9nsr
inducements in those goods. Also Beaver Cloth,
Chinchilla Cloth and other goods for overcoats.
dac Is HOOMES 81 ASHB1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26

Married persons, or Young Aen ,cointemp:at-
ing marriage, aware Of PnIysicai "eaSnesa
Loss of Procrnativc Power-lmpotency,D Ner-
vous Excitabilty, Paipitation, Organic; Weak
ness, Nervous Debility, or any other Dis4ua!l'
fcation speedily relieved.
lie who places himsol: under the care of Dr. j.
may religiouSly conGle in his honor Us a gontio-
man, and confidently rely upon Ms skill as'
nh ysc!an.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26

liable Brothers, 7ND,
Have an unexcelled stock of
PIECE GOODS to choose from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-26

Hable Brothers, 7ND.
Claim pre- eminence smong
Clothers and Taors for the
extreme lowness Of their prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-14
Location of Houses.

Science of Health has spme sensible sugges.
lions On this topic, which are appropriate here
Houses should be built on upland ground,
with exposure TO sunlight on every side. Dur
ing epidemics, ii has been noted by physicians
that deaths occur more frequently on the sha AIDED
and in hospitals hysicians have testified TO the
readiness with which diseases have yielded to
treatment in sunny rooms, while in shaded rooms
they have proved intractable.
Let there be no boys, no marshes, no stagnant
water in the neighbOrhoOd. Then let the Gel
lars be thoroughly drained. Inattention to this
subject has caused the death Of many a person.
No father or mother should rest one moment
in peace while their innocent babies are sleep
ing in rooms over damp and moldy cellars. Gel
lars should not only be drained, but thoroughly
ventilated, otherwise the house must be I'M
wholesome.
Let the drains also be constructed for the
eonductionof slops and sewage of all kinds
TO common reservoir, at a distance from
noses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-14
Hardy Bulb. AND their Cultivation

Hardy bulbs, 50 designated bscaase they With
stand and outlive our severest winters. Iasri
general and more extended cultiv ati09, which
Is yearly and deserveiiv increasing, not oaly
from the eaee Of their culture, but fror, the 70
Il IN r blooming 80 soon after wis.-r, at q time
when few, II any. other flowers are to be met
with. 4 frs OF all 70 appear in its ehasts beauty
u tue snovdrop, followed by the gray crocas,
the sweet hyscinth, and the bold. bright eAriy
tulips, &c, &C., and 80 on through the list OF
queeniy lilies, producing in Succession an stray
or gorgeous coloTs scarcely 10 be met with in
other flowers.
The treatment and culture OF bulbs are as
simple and easy as the veriest tyro NAV desire,
and they may be enjoyed by the humblest As
vel as the most favored in tbs land. Most ii
rot all, bulbs succeed best In q lighS rich soil.
IL the soil where you propose to plant your bulbs
re stiff and heavy, DO not Tail TO procure q bar
row load or two of sand snd we'll rotted manure
This should be thoroughly mixed with the soil
70 depth OF ntteen inches, and the results will
De mos astonishing and satisfactory. The ma
Jority of the so-called Dutch bulbs are grown
In and around Harlem. in Holland. and IL Is
probable that in no other part of tue earth is
SOIL and climate 80 suited TO their wants, as
regards growing the same and preparing them
Tor the market OF the world, q fact in itself
WhIeh explains their seemingly high prices.
All bulbs that bloom early IN the spring, must,
10 give satisfaction, be planted in the fab OF the
ye ar, during October aud November and SD Ould
De plan Ell IN dry, well riched soil, choosing a
spot where water does not stand on the surfaces.
as the bulbs would be apt TO rot and cause los
ard disappointment. After the beds are plant
ed, II possible, cover the surface OF the same
VIA dressing of coarse manure to the depth
OF SIX inches, which will help TO keep out frost,
and Will at the same time keep the bulbs 50
much dTier-s point TO be desired. This should
be raked of early in the spring as soon as hard
fosts are over, and before the plants have
grown too much, or else they will be injuredl by
the process of So doing.
All bulbs may I've planted in beds, (whsre the
Ia ies. effect Is obtaIned,) masses, groups, or as
s. gle plants. 1t is a general custom to plant
tn FPS, hyscinths, &c, in beds which, as the
same ripen and decay, are filled with summer
towering plants, such as vernas, petunias phlox
dunmondii, geraniums, &c. pretty effect
may may be obtained in a circular or oval bed,
by first planting thickly around the outside a
band OF snowdreps; next a heavy band of cro-
Gus; the centre to be planted with double and
single Van Thoil tulips. These as they ripen
may be all removed TO q cool, dry CELLAR ami
the bed filled with summer ornsm ,nts of the
garden.
We wish TO impress il upon all, that the first
and most important point in bulb culture il TO
select and obtain nothing but first class. sound
wel-ripened, heavy bulbs.-Briggs d Bros Cat
dlo1ue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-14
Mature Hurries Not To End Her Work.


BE no, irlrstientl Al ~ili come to be.
That yesrns toward being IN thy teemilg
breast
And in msn's hearts All vet viii ripen. AT,
And uneNI ectedly, prepared BY heaven,
As aft a long winter u viii lie
Before thee. as upoa thv table lies
The fOvcr ng stalk, O. fai!-grOwn ear of grain,
Which Nature with enormous energies
Drew =, m the bosom % tue uniye
ii-
C,vhst iWPatence well might sc, re upon
The 81 ri Of the universe! Aud vet
How 81 II he bices, in tranquil secrecy
The vel -spriT e only tTickle forth,
The C,TJ O tails earth y ara only drop hy droo
The mount airs wear down only grain by grain
The battle of the gods. the years great fisbt
He eu.l=. ere HTdOwn, in the afternoon.
Heflls with seeds the heads of all the flowers
But for tie coming spring; they fall asleep
Like l,ttip old r1eD, and their silver hair
The n q { wind sns ches from them as i'm dream,
And III he late aud lovely autumn DAYS
lie ONLY rms on fruit disburdened trees
The new brown buds that well in secrecy
And chicks their haste with cool of mOOnlit
-hjS.
And wraps them round with wells OF silver
INST.
Like .- children whom a mother : care
ScTecr- from the light, that they may stIn sleep
Ther Moderate impstience, In its cuise
discern IRE noble yeeTning to fuIHI
Will 'n- uresentiment Of perfect life
lie ta-a the Master gives thee for TO-DAY.
JLsopo!d SehJtr-LayHGH's Breri1Ty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-14
Fall Management for Cows.

The dairy interest is so great a part of stock
farming that it requires more attention from
the dairyman than he is accustomed to give IL.
Ihere IL much more talk about fiue horses aud
fast trotters; yet the products ofthe dairy would
every year more than pay for all the horses
raised i'm the country.
Fall-made butter is always preferred to that
OF summer, because the weather being cool
the milk is kept at the proper temperature to
raise the cream in the best condition, making
butter OF great solidity, and the grass that
starts after the fall rain gives &c fne flavor.
Thts product of fall butter consequently brings
better price, and the dairvman has every in
centive 10 so care for his cows as to produce the
greatest amount.
A little extra feed will cause good low OF
milk late IN the season. and this fan milk will
Irofuce from fifteen to twenty per cent more
tutter 10 given quantiry than in June or jaw
~ the amount of milk that COW gives In a
year that fixes her value, and not the quantity
tne fiVes In month or two, while the grass Is
II It's best And a good COW can not give "A uni
Ton m mess Of milk unless she is fed uniformly:
hei milk is made from the food and that must
ne D. such quantity and quality, rs viii produce
ne best flow of milk and keep up her condition.
De caTy districts are subject to seasons of
brought, A. curing the past two, when the pss-
How OF milk, or even TO keep the COW in GOOD
condition. Those dalrymau who were Dru
dtnt, provided against this contingency. by
sowing corn, INLET or Hungarian grass and
can now give their cows fall ratiOns and get
good low OF milk. But those who have not pro-
NiGoG corn or other fodder. for short pasture in
we Iali' sHou!u now make up the deficiency in
cram or middllDgs. This grain win 6e paid for,
hfst, in the extra quantity OF milk which is
worth at least one cent per pound for butter aud
every round of grain or middling will produce
ore and A half pounds Of milk. And second il
VIII be paid for in the condition OF the COW
cows poorly fed will be is such low condition at
the beginning OF cold weather, as TO reauire
much more food TO winter them. This will bs
snved hy getting them in good condition in the
fall 1t requires about oae-six less food 10 mt
an animal in condition in warn than in cold
weather. If the dairymay exvects his cows 20
profitable, lie must look after their comfort
both a. to food and shelter. The rain storms of
october are often such cows would be better
10 be protected from, aud this is easily done by
putting them in stable. Those who have tested
IT ma the shriDkage of milk very large when
cows are exposed TO storms. One iairyman
Keeping seventy five cows told ne that heavy
rain, even in July, reduced the milk two pounds
per head. The COW Is one of mans best ser wants,
and he should show himself mindful Of her
wants,-Tire .Vtocst ,Yoarpg5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-14
The Nat Pest.


We know of three methods The old
French plan: this is followed chiefly in Paris BIZ
men making it special business. They take a
deep tub, with water on the bottom. and little
elevation in the middle like an island, on which
Is only place for just one rat 10 sit on. The top
is covered, and has large balance alive, open
ing downward. On the middle OF the valve a
piece of fried pork or cheese Is placed and when
the rat walks on il TO get the cheese. the valve
goes down, drops the rat into the water, and
moves back into position. A road is made from
the rat hole TO the top of the tub by means of
pieces of board rubbed with cheese, so az to
make the walk attractive for the rats. In the
course of night, some ten twenty, or even
more rats may go down, and If the island was
not there, they would be found most all alive ia
the morning, quietly swimming around; but the
provision OF the little isl and saves the trouble OF
killing them, because their egotistic instinct for
preservation causes them to fight for the ex-
elusive possession OF the island, on which. in
the morning, the strongest rat il found in
solitary possession, all the Others being
billed and drowned around him. =. The New
York pan, iIyented by one of our friends.
The floor near the rat hole IL covered with a
thin causuc potasss. When the rats walk On
this il makes their feet sore; these thew lick
with their tongues, which makes their mouths
sore; and the result is that thew shun this
locality-not clone. but appear to tell all the
rats in the ne ghborhood about IT, and eventu-
ally the house is entirely abandoned BIZ them
Notwithstanding the houses around may be full
OF rats. 3. The Dutch method. This is said 70
be used successfully in Holland; we have, how
ever, Ge yer tried II. A number of rats are |. it
to themselves in very large trap or cage, with
no food whatever; their craving hunger will
cause them TO fight. and the weakest will be
eaten by the strongest After short time the
fight is renewed, and the next weakest is the
victim, and so II goes on till one strong rat is
lett. When this has eaten the last remains of
any of the others, il is let loose; the animal has
now acquired such taste for rat flesh that he is
the terror OF radon, going around seeking what
rat he may dsvOur. In An incredible short ii ne
the premises are abandoned by all other ra q
which will not come back before the can
nbal rat has left or died.-Manafactarer dad
Builder.