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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
A spleuaia piece of work.

The water table of the foundation of the
new Courthouse is a splendid piece Of
work. The table is eight inches thick, and
of the best quality Of hard fire stone. 1t
comes from beyond Secret Canyon, and is
the same article used for years by the
Richmond Company for lining their furn-
aces. The Richmond paid SIS per ton for
it. The single eisht-inch layer on the
Courthouse foundation cost over $1,000.
Sub Contractor Ryland is determined to
use first class material in every part Of the
new structure, aud when completed it will
be one Of the best aud most substantial
public buildings in the State. 1t will also
be one Of the cheapest.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
the mErrE CHILDREN.
A Ruby Hitler Pleads I'm Behalf or
Home Talent.

RUBY HILL, July IL, 1879.
EDITOR SENTINEL: l saw something in
your paper a short time & concerning
means being raised to enable Mrs. Porte
Gus to go to Europe, to finish her educa-
ton as a vocalist. That might have been
a good idea, but here is something better.
l believe this lady was married, and as
such could not be very young, and as the
world generally looks toward the young as
the hope and foundation Of future days,
would it not be a good plan to foster in
our young people signs Of future greatness
and usefulness. We claim on Ruby Hill
to have three children, vocalists, who, if
they had the means to do SO, would in a
little time beat anything that Nevada ever
produced. / refer to the Mette children.
1t is a very rare thing to see three children
in one family with such sweet, rich, clear
voices. Some friends Of the children in
tend shortly to give a concert assisted by
them. of %course) for their especial benefit.
We think they deserve it; they have been
ready at every call to assist in concerts for
all enterprises, and the time has come
when they should be rewarded. WI. P.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12

IN Monday morning Mrs. Z. ]. Butler
~ ieave for Oakland. CAL, in company
""n ner son Joline and Master Bennett.
on o. Architect Bennett. both Of whom
,sna enter the military academy at Oak
ths ss Lena Wendell will also depart on
49,. ssme day for Benicia, where she will
vssr au the young ladies seminary for one
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
Spprriu. Watch.

Our sporting fraternity have for the past
few days been discussing the probable re-
suit Of the sparring match to take place at
the Courth house this evening. Morgan,
who claims to be the feather weight cham
pion of the world, is q mild hammered
man, whose appearance indicates anything
but that of q pugilist.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
Application for a Pardon.

A petition, numerously signed, was for
warded to Carson last evening, asking that
Executive clemency be extended to Gar
nett Hardy, recently sent to the peniten-
tiary from this county.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
A GQty EsQkerY.

A new bakery and confectionery has
been established in the Turner House, and
the best of bread, pies, cakes and pastry
can now be secured there. Wedding cake
will be made a speciality, and parties ny
meneally inclined might so farther and
fare worse.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
Minus ~ Buggy.

Superintendent Richard, of the Rich
mond, visited that mine yesterday, and
hitched his horse on the dump. A news
paper was blown into the animals face,
aud becoming frightened, he broke loose
and went over the dump pile heller skel-
ter. The animal sustained no material in
iur,, but Mr.. Richard will have an oppor-
tunity Of investing in the latest style of
buggy.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
STOCK LOST

THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES OF
j Stock of the X X Consolidated Mining
Company, in the name of T.. Fisher, Trustee:
No. 1899, Tor 100 shares: No. 500. for two shares;
No. $50, for 100 shares; No. 1900, for 100 shares;
No. 1910. for 10 shares: No. 1859, for five shares.
In the name of Woods Il Freeborn. Trustees;
No. 100, for 100 shares. In the name of W.. g.
Crandall, Trustee: No. l4S6. for so shares: No.
1866, for SO shares. In the name of Clute X
Lovelsnd. Trustees: No. 1442. for 50 shares;
No. 1444. for 10 shares; No. 1446. for 10 shares,
Also of the California Mining Company: No.
81. 500, for 20 shares: No. s2.50l. for 20 shares;
No. 81. SIS, for Ave shares; all in the name
of P. NJ. Lillienthal, Trustee. Ali persons are
cautioned against negotiating the above stock,
as transfer has been stopped.
NJ. r. CHAMBLIN, Eureka, Nevada.
ie2. sod
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12

turner House-O. L~ongabaugh and J.
DDassetry' Eureka; G. L. Almond, Silver
heef; 8. Bell; Carlin.
Jackson House-Thos. Jeffrey and d.
Stringer, Typo.
.rsrker House-W. Brady, wife and
'liia' and Mrs. Lowe. Newark Valley.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12

Counselor r. NJ. Beatty and Miss May
Hubbard were last evening united in the
holy bonds of matrimony, The affair was
conducted quietly, there being but a few
friends of the happy couple present. The
SENTINEL extends congratulations, and
hopes that a joyous and prosperous future
awaits them.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12

The balls and bats for the Bristol Base
Ball Club arrived last night, and will be
sent over to-day. This will be too late for
the match game between the Bristol and
Phoebe clubs. which takes place to-day.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12

An ice cream festival was given at the
Methodist Church last evening, for the
purpose Of raising funds to aid in liqui-
dating the debt on the new church. There
was a fair attendance, and a respectable
sum was realized.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12

Mr.. j. II. Anderson is expected to arrive
is favorably impressed with the country
and it il probable that he will return. TAX
ing with him his stock OF horses.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A EAa HUNG IN TYPO!

Er. A. and Mr.. b. started from Typo on the
10th of last month. Mr.. A., being an old 49er,
called at the woRKINGMAN's CLOTHING
STORE, and purchased a neat and nobby outfit.
Mr.. B., being a stranger, went to some other
store. and for twice the amount paid by Mr.. A.,
purchased sn old shelf-worn suit. On their
return to Typo, the contrast was so ridiculous
that the citizens called an indignation meet
ing, and hung Mr.. B.. to the nearest telegraph
pole, with the following placard on his breast
and back:
This man did not buy these clothes he has
on from the 'workingnian's Clothing Store"
After hanging for three hours, he was pro-
nounced dead, and the people telegraphed to
the ''workingmun's Clothing Store" to have
that house send on a suit to bury him in. The
Coroner held an inquest, and returned the fol-
lowing verdict:
1--WE find that Mr.. b. came to his death at the
end of a rope. the other end being in the hands
of many citizens: that we hold no one to blame
for his death, as it was well deserved. Fur
thermore, we would warn any person or per-
sons who may be coming this way, not to come
unless they buy their clothes at the best and
cheapest place in Eureka. This is
"a sad. but not DER true tail"
For the originator, call at the
WORKING MANS CLOTHING STORE,
Two doors below Paxton 4 Cos Bank.
Friends. to save your lives, and money, too,
buy your goods of ms, and only us. Should you
be poor, you can have all kinds of goods at
your own price. my25
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
Business Opportunity.

FOR SALE CHEAP,
A HALF INTEREST IN A WELL EsTAB-
N LISHED BARBER SHOP and
BATH HOUSE. located in the central part
of the city, next door to Wells, Fargo 4 Cos
Express Once, Austin. Lander County. New.
Apply to "Postofice Box 65." Austin, Nevada.
ie28
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
TO MILL MEN AND MILL OWNERS

THE LENNON MILL PROPERTY, {4sssS
situated near the Eureka CONSOLE d#Sal
dated Furnaces, is now offered for sale
at a very low figure. For particulars. inquire
of A.. ID. HASKELL,
At W. p. Haskelps Furniture Store. Buel st.
Eureka, June 80, 1879. Jyl-u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
T O r. e N T :

DWELLING HOUSE, OF THREE OR
IN six rooms. furnished or unfinished. For
particulars, apply on the premises, of
r v. SMELL,
Third door south of the School-house.
Eureka. July s, 1879. jy9-3t*
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
Rtchmona Bullion.

The Richmond Company shipped this
morning, by Wells. Fargo 4 Co., II bars
OF bullion, valued at $22, 95S Fl.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
Eureka CON. Shipments.

Bullion to the amount OF 81, 900 pounds
was shipped by the Eureka Con. this morn
ing.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

"csis' Fargo Il Co.'S Letter List,
rne Following letters were received At Wells,
aasrso \ Co.'S Once last evening and not
lanes Wempel Jake Modiste
NJ p nn Mrs Mary Harvey
Nararker Robert D Glover
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
Offices and Rooms to Let.

ERoNT ROOMS ON MAIN STREET, SUIT
JIG able for Offices, and furnished sleeping
rooms In connection. if required. For perticu-
lars. apply to W. WILLOUGHBY.
ap9-ff Over Dunkel 4 Cos Dry Goods Store.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
For Sale or To Let.

HOUSE OF W ROOMS. ALSO {ss-1SS
N Counters and Shelving. may be had H#s#i
at a bargain, by early application at&<sS
Miller's Hair-dressing Saloon, next door to the
Turner House, or to
AUNT HANNAH.
Eureka, April %, 1879. ap24-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
N I e.

V>HE BOLDER OF CERTIFICATE 5.l73. 100
shares of Hussey. is requested to call at
our office. PAXTON co:
Eureka. July 3, 1879. jy4u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
BuIaiOn.

Wells, Fargo & Co. shipped this morning
1 bar of bullion. valued at 81 500.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
FOR SALE AND TO LET.
FoR 5ALE-

LIGHT SPAN OF AMERICAN 20
N HORSES, suitable for q buggy RarSn
or delivery team, can be bought $500
cheap. by making application ut Ny
THOMAS HALEY'S BUTCHER SHOP,
On North Main Street.
Eureka, June 90, 1879. jy1tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
.nsrorrICE

-. amen on week days from Q
The ONCE IL ~ fs3o p. NJ, and from 6 to
ocio sock in the evening; ..n.ss c,oses At
79 Seg,stry and Money Order business c'''s'
lP.M. -u. close Mt 100 p. N.
ON SUNDAYS
omc. is open from 10 NJ. to P. NJ.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
Offices to Let.

THREE ROOMS, SUITABLE FOR OFFICES,
i on the corner of Bateman and Buel streets,
are now ready for occupants. For particulars
apply to MRS. NJ. A. AShlM-
Eureka, May 81, 1879. my2S-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12
House and Lot For Sale.

A VERY DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, I-aA1
IN on the south end of Paul street, Hgp.,.
can be purchased cheaply, if applica- EfM,,isi
ton is made Immediately. For pa'tic- E2AHN
ulars, apply to CHARLES BUTTLAR,
At r. Sadler & Cos Store.
Eureka, June Q, 1879. jel0-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-07-12

-. onen from ~ NJ. to ] P. M.
.-.rruDAY-s STOCK SALES
r~.ncisco stock Exchange.
MORNING BOARD.
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Sao California-4A 4S5c $3.50
a,o Con. Virginia-455c 460c
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60 Potosi-4soc ,ob 20
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10 Sierra N~evada-3st
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100 B~ullion-6N
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1850 Lady BRYAN
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100 Alta-st
10 Alpha--26 "a,
400 Exchequer-6't 6S
100 Justice 465c
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500 E~uropa-2oc
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900 Mountain V~iew-23oc 2i0c az
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140 N. Belle--4a 4loc
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995 Manhattan-3l0c .
300 Defrees-20c
100 Grand Prize-3T0c 81
$50 Argcnta-9
800 Navajo-40c 43c.
200 Endowment 35c 45c
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02
Uncle Jimmy Maybell is Dead.

James Maybell, one of the old set
tiers of Mineral Point, and Il highly
respected citizen, died suddenly ut his
home in this city, this Thursday morn
ing. He had been somewhat i'll last
week, but it was supposed he had fully
recovered. While sitting on a chair
at about s o'clock on Thursday, he fell
back and i'll few moments breathed
his last.
Uncle Jimmy was member of the
Masonic order, and was for many years
Tyler of Mineral Point Lodge. He
was an earnest christian and could
be seen, when not at work, sitting at
his window reading the Bible.
His funeral will take place on Sun
day afternoon ut o'clock, under the
direction of Mineral Point Lodge, +.
& A. M.
All Masons are requested to attend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02
Killed By his Own Hand.

Thomas Lynch, son of Edward
Lynch, of the town Of Willow Springs,
Lafayette county, came TO his death
on Monday morning last in the fol-
lowing manner: Young Lynch had
been somewhat deranged for the past
seven or eight months. but a few
weeks ago he showed signs Of recov-
cring his mind. On Monday morning
last he was left at home with his sis
ter, 4 girl Of about sixteen years. Ills
sister give him some work to do in
the house, and then went out to the
barn to see about some chickens. On
looking around she noticed that
Thomas had quit work and was stand
ing in the door way. The next moment
he entered the house ard came out
again His sister was Immediately
startled by the report of a gun, and
then the cries Of Thomas calling her
by name To come 10 him. But fearing
tHdl ne lldd tdhtu q uOuDl6-pdl itt gun
which vas in the house, and that if
she approached him he might shoot
her, She ran around To anothe. side Of
the house, entered, went up stairs,
and on looking cut the window dis
covered Thomas lying Oh the ground
i'll the agonies of death. She then ran
down. but before she reached him he
was dead. IN old army musket was
living beside hin, and 1t was found
that lie had Slot himself through tie
heart
Tie funeral took place an Tuesday
last.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02
Sickly Poland Chinas.

"A Mineral Point correspondent to
the mter-Ocean has the following on
a subject of great interest to farmers
Farmers in this county have been
considerably out this season on their
hog production, the hog cholera having
beaten them worse than very low
prices. Geo. w. Cobb, Esq, Super
intendent Of the Mineral Point Rail
road, whose office is at this place, has
taken pains to largely interview far
mers who have brought i'll their hogs
to ship over his road, and he finds that
that disease is confined almost wholly
to the pure Poland China breed: lie
accounts forit, from the close breeding
of that species, and not crossing it
with native swine. The reason far
mers prefer the Poland China is in
the fact that spring pigs, owing TO
their notable rapid growth, can be
made fit for market by the following
October, making a big saving Of time
in feeding and realizing. Mr.. Cobb
has also remarked the same tendency
to disease with fine breeds Of hens,
and it is such that die off, while the
dunghill kind remain healthy. AS
there is Of late years general ten
dency to 80 into imported fine breeds
of hogs and fowls, it may be to the
interest of breeders to look into this
matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02

DR.. Egan of Highland has purchased
the Wisconsin House property i'll that
village. and will build himself resi-
dence and Office on the site. The for
mer proprietor, Mr.. Joseph Nieuher.
is about to remove to Dakota.
The card Of pr. j. IL. Wingender' S
Dental Rooms is published in another
column. This is the oldest dental
office in the county, having been eS-
tabliSned in 1857. Dr Wingender is
is known as Il lirSt-claSS dentist
Miss Mary Lenahan OF Kendall.
sends the correct answer to the arith-
metical problem handed us for puhli-
cation in the Democrat. of two weeks
ago. John Horn. Jr,, and others Of
this city have also solved the problem
Died. ut the residence of her son,
Mr. George Smith, in Willow Springs,
Mrs. Smith. 1T the advanced age Of
nearly one hundred years. The
funeral took place from the Catholic
Church in Willow Springs, on Tues
day, the 10Th inst.
Mr.. Robert Connolly and sons are
taking out good mineral on ground
owned by JAS. SpenSley, about mile
and Il half west Of the city. They are
getting both lead and zinc ore. at
about sixty feet from the surface i'll 4
range from forty to sixty feet'wide.
Miss Goodell, the GAINESVILLE female
attorney filed Il petition i'll the SUI
preme Court ut Madison. calling upon
the court to show cause why she
should not be permitted to practice
before that bench. Miss Goodell APP
piled for admission some time ago,
but WAS refused on account of her
sex, on the ground that the word
person" in the Constitution does not
mean Il female.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02

MINERAL. POINT. April l4th, lSTa.-
The ce-pMtnerShip heretofore exist
ing under the firm name Of Schaetfer
y WaSley, is hereby dissolved by mu-
tual consent, The accounts Of said
firm have been divided, each member
Of the firm is empowered to receipt
i'll settlement of accounts, which they
respectively hold due the old firm.
IoSEru SCHAHrFER.
S6~tW lomN VASTLY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02
Local Items.
COOK AT THE VI. +. CHURCH.

The distinguished Jos. Cook
will deliver lecture on 1.-The
CertaintieS of Religion" mt the
VI. +. Church tomorrow (Sat-
urday evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02
State of Wisconsin Countv

Court for Iowa Connty-ln Probate
Notice IL hereby gwen that at a special term
OF the Iowa County Court, to he held In and for
said county, AT the Court House, In the vii iage
of DodgcNille, IN said county, on the Goth day
of May. A. D, 1879, being tho third tuesday Of
said month. At one O'clock IN the afternoon nr
said day, the following matters will be heard
and considered
The application of Ellen Mcmahon, for the
appointment of an administrator OF the estate
Of Patrick Mcmahon late OF the city of Mineral
Point, IN said county, deceased.
Aud II is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given To all persons Interested Ivy
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully prior 10 said day Of hearing. In the
Iowa County Democrat, n weekly newspaper
circulating IN said county,
by order Of the court JOHN 4. JONES,
Judge.
Dated Dodgevllc, Wis, April 9ith, 1879 Nv
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02
City Pnnnartu FIR Snln

l offer Tor sale my property on Jer-
usalem street consisting of my house
and lot cabinet shop, and harn. \
good bargain can be had hy calling
soon. MRS, Jos ElIENGEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-05-02
Seedsl Seeds 1

Garden seeds Of every variety, suit |
able for this climate, for sale ii low
prices ut Or. j. II. Nivims.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12
OUR POSTOFFICES.

The annual report OF the Appoint
ment Division OF the Postoffice Depart
ment for the last fiscal year is COM
plete. 1t shows that the number Of
post offices in operation in the United
States on the Both of June last was
40,S55. There were 1876 offices es.
tablished and 1,079 discontinued dur.
ing tho fiscal year. Out of the total
number of postmaslers I'LL are ap.
pointces Of the President. The re-
naming 80, l44 offices are filled by ap.
pointment OF tho Postmaster General.
Besides the 4l,00O postmasters, there
are about sixteen thousand other per-
sons throughout the country who per.
form service and receive compensation
upon the written authorization of the
Postmaster General or his chief assis-
tants, comprising Ala in the Postotiice
Department at Washington, 1894
clerks in the postoffices Of the first and
second classes, 1860 letter carriers, "a
special agents, 1900 employees OF the
railway mail service and $500 mail
contractors. In addition to the post.
Office clerks above reckoned, for whose
employment allowances are made to
Presidential postmasters of the first
and second grades, il is estimated that
there are at least fifty thousand per.
sons acting as clerks in the third and
fourth class postoflices, who look for
their employment and compensation
directly to the local authority and
upon moderate estimate tits believed
therefore, that there are now over one
hundred thousand persons directly
connected with our postal service.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12
ARRIVALS AT THE ZOO.

The Geological Gardens in Philadel
phia received few days ago an orang
outang, a male eland, two black wolves
l8 boa constructors, one saddle billed
stork, one Cincrous eagle, lot Of birds
and monkeys and afemale tapir. The
boa constructors ranged in size from
seven 10 twelve feet, and with tho six
large ones already in the garden makes,
it is said, the largest and finest collec.
tion in this country. Unfortunately,
the enclosure in which they are con.
fined, about by A, and 10 feet high,
is not large enough, and as some OF
them are 10 and ~ feet in length,
they are pretty well crowded, Their
food consists of rats. rabbits, guinea
pigs, chickens, &c. These are placed
In the cage alive, whom, if the snakes
are feeding, they will bc seized at
once, killed by construction, and swal
lowed whole. 1t is calculated by the
keeper, Mr.. Sheppard, that it will rc.
quire p, 900 rats year TO feed them.
AT present some Of them are shedding
their skins. This occurs five or six
times a year. The orang.outang is a
rare specimen, between three and four
years old. She Is the first orang outang
ever owned by the society, and IS val.
ued on account OF tho scarcity of the
species, as they are rapidly becoming
extinct. Mr.. Rolling, the keeper, who
also had charge Of the champanzees,
has already commenced to train her.
She will drink from n cup, cat with a
spoon, eat mutton chops, rice, bread
and butter, chicken, etc, and drinks
with evident relish the milk and wine
offered her. She is about the size of
the chimpanzces, but has much longer
arms and different shaped head, and
is very slow in her motions. Provided
she lives she will attain a heighth Of
about four feet.