davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

CHURCH NOTES.

The installation of the Rev. W. C. Camp
bell as pastor of the Presbyterian Church
Harper's Ferry will take place next Sunday
November Dist. at ! o'clock. The Rev. II
NJ. White. d. D. of Winchester, will preach
the sermon and PROFOUND the constitutional
questions. The Rev. a. c. Hopkins, o.
Charlestown, will deliver the charge to th'
Shepherdstown. will deliver the charge e
the pastor Preaching on Saturday night
by the Rev. DIR. White, at 7 p. NJ. Al arC
invited
MARVIN Chapel" handsome new
Church building recently erected at Ander-
sons crossing. / miles east Of Berryville
will be dedicated December 9TH, 1880
Reys. Jas. 4. Gardner, of Leesburg, Dayit
Thomas. of Baltimore. and Nelson Head
Presiding Elder, will be present and preach
upon the occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
Peter Francisco kidnapped irhen a
Boy and brought to America

The Richmond Standard publishes let
ter written BIZ Hugh X. Peasants, twenty
five years ago to Alexander Brown, Of Nell
son, which gives some interesting recollec-
tons of the famous Peter Francisco, the
strong man of America. Mr. Peasants
says;
will mention here what | suppose You
have heard very often, that the celebrated
Peter Francisco, the strongest man that ever
lived i'm America. belonged to your fathers
grand father. Colonel William Mayo, Of
Powhatan. and saved his life in the battle
of Guilford. for which service he was set
free. II was the custom, you know, IN colo
NAL times to bring children who were likely
to become chargeab,e % the parish over to
this country and sell them for a term OF
years; cOnd emned persons were also brought
over in the same way, and many were Kid
Mapped. This last was the way, | have no
doubt, Peter got here. He came over 50
Young that ne lost all recollection OF what
he had been. although he believed himself
a Portuguese. There Is talk OF erecting
monument 10 his memory, If the Leglsla-
turc should ever find time to think about
any thing better than disunion. He once
applied for relief, and his Old Captain,
Judge Johnston. wrote certificate in which
he said that Peter had killed more British
than any ten men in the American army
He once encountered nine OF IarleIon :
cavalry who had stopped at tavern IN
Amelia county. One of them stopped down
to take oil his silver shoe-buckles; as he
stopped the handle of his sabre came right
to Peters hand; he instantly seized 1t and
cut through his scull down into his very
neck. The rest of his comrades set upon
Peter. fortunately they had nothing but
their swords. their pistols being on their
horses. Peter whipped all eight Of them,
killing five on the spot and chasing the
rest until his progress was arrested by the
sight of Tarlctons whole legion, four hum
d0ed strong. which were advancing without
knowing what had happened, and were now
not more than quarter of a mile oil. Peter
threw himself ON one of the masterless
horses which were tied before the tavern
door. the Dragons saw the action, alarm
was given. chase commenced, and al
though q hundred shots were fired At him
Peter came oil safe.
When General Greene was bcsioglng
Ninety-SiX, Peter used to amuse his com
rade> by sh0uldcring dism0untcd SIX
FOUNDER and carrying it around a house
lie was Sorgcaut-at-arMs % the House OF
DELEGATES when he died in 1881. / knew
him very well. and have seen him take a
man six feet high on the palm OF his hand
and hold him out at arms length when he
must have been nearly seventy years old
The LEGISLATURE once voted him sword SIX
f..+ I,r,e have. .,ru him handle IL a. |
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
Fall and Winter!
Grand Opening Of q Magnificent Stock of
DRY GOODS,


IN Dres, Goods | name Cashmere. Alpacas,
L Deba-e. Australian C-cpc,, Dress flanncls.
Domestic GOods-Print,. Bieachel and Tn
bleachcd COttons. Shcctings, Bed Ticks. Canton
Flannels. Shaker and Medicated Flannels,
Ginghams, Crash, &c. &c.
Notions and Fancy Good---ilk and Linen
Handkerchcfs, Ladies and Children's Hose,
Gloves. Corsets, Nubias, Hoods. Leggings. La
dies and Gents Ties and Scaris, Ladies sat
chefs. Ladies Cloaks full line of Dress Shirts
and Underwear.
White and Grey Blankets. Table oil Cloth,
White Quilts. skirts READY MADE CLOTH
ING. Sc. &c We are prepared TO takeall cgrn
in trade or on account Es.ROLL N YOI Z
CORN, No trouble u show Goods. Whether
YOU wish TO purchase or not, YOU will he treat
ed with the same pylitenes- and attention. "a,
ti-faction guaranteed in every particular. Call
and see me before purchasing elsewhere;
Respectfully. G. W. TRU SELL.
f. l. ErCHIsoS. S,1osroep
T. LEO. TRUssELL.
OCT % iSSO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
EAST BOUND TRAINS.

No GS3 runs daily All other trains daily ex-
cept Sunday. No. 603 connects az StrJsburg
with trains to and from Alexandria. No. Do
dimes at Mt. Jackson
r. FITZGERALD.
Supervisor of Trains, Winchester, Va.
W. NJ CLEMENTS
Master of transportation Camden Station.
November 10, 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

The Shenandoah Valley Railroad is now
September 9th, 1850 built and in active opc-
ration from lIagcr>town Maryland. 10 Milford,
Warren County, Virginia l76 niles, connect
ing at Milford with daily line of Stages in
and from Luray CHARLES =. HATCH,
Genl Freight and Pass II. Agent
JOSEPH H. SANDS, Superintendent.
NnNenlhrr L lSsh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

ELAVORING Extracts- Lemon. Vanilla,
L Rose Belle Apple, and Strawberry. Also
GRO T. LIGHT
CHARLOTTESVILLE CASSIMEREs win
\ ter Styles just received and an inspection
solicited by DAVID HOWELL
DEAUTIFULPRINTS, Brown and Ec,ched
ID Cotton. lO4 Shcctins Flanncl- Fulled
Lindsey. Yarns, Canton Flannel, just opened
bT DAVID HOWELL
NICE LINE or LAMPS a. GLASSWARE.
y Floor Oil Cloth Heavy Boots, Ladic>
DAVID HOWELL
4 RBUCKLrS FAMOUS ROASTED cor
= L FEE-cowc ard ct samples 90 try, Fresh
Crackers. Black Japan and Green Tca, and full
line Of Grocers Spices for sale IN
oct. lG 1850 DAVID HOWELL
DEsT FAMILY FLOUR made by John 4.
ID Albin Feagans and Haine>, Geo. II. Tur-
ner, : H. Steel a Sonsand Edward Fcngans for
sale by J. Ran. hODRlCk.
ELOWER CROOKS in five size for sale ly
i j. RAN RODRICK
E'PlZOOTlC,-Gum A-safoctida, Flowers,
II sulphur, Flax Seed, Meal Coppcras and
Carbolic Acid for sale 10y
oct 30 lSs0 BUTLER & AlSQUIIH.
('oNDENsED MILK. one case just received
I by BUTLER & AlSQUIIH
sPICE--i have just received Green Ginger,
= White Ginger, Long Pepper. Celery, Cara
wax and Mustard seed, and viii sell ihcm
cheap GEO r. LIGHT.
HEADQU ARTERs FOR STOVES We are
i L now receiving "a full stock Of ParlOr Din
inc Room. Office and Chamber StOyes-aisO the
celebrated star Cook Stoves. Any stove not
IN stock will be furnished on short notice. We
put mp every stove we sell and guarantee otis.
faction. Prices low. DUKE GALLAHER.
GOLDEN Sun FIREPLACE DOUBLE
VI HEATER. improved for 1850 for sale by
DUKE & GALLAHER, Agents.
100 LARD CANS, Stove Pipe and Elbows. all
l size, Sheet Zinc, zinc stove Boards, for sale
by DUKE & GALLAUER.
~ COILS Jute and Siscl Fodder Yam for
III sale low by DUKE d GALLAHER.
cAUsAGE SUFFERS and Sausage Grinder
= also Combined Suffer and lard Pres for
sale BIZ DUKE K GALLAHER-
GOAL HODS, Shovels. Fire Dog, ShOvels
Y and Tongs for sale by
OCT. q. $50 DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
bacon. LARD. APPLEs, and all kinds Of
ID country Produce wanted ign exchange for
goods. J. RAN. RODRlCh.
oct. &C. fssO
A FULL stock Of the finest brands Of segaTs,
"A Smoking and Chewing Tobacco always Oh
hand BUTLER K ilSQVIfH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

The engine and baggage car of a train on
the Alabama and Great Southern railroad
were thrown from the track down 25-t0ot
cmbankment by striking a mute at Elyton,
Ala, Tuesday Jas B. McFerron, son of
Rev DR.. McIerr0n, agent of the Southern
Methodist publishing house, at Nashville,
who was riding in the baggage car, was kill
al
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
Wood Hanied

~. ar, in need of Wood, and VII be
Obliged % some of those persons who desire
to paw their subscriptions in Wood 1t they
win d9 50 "a. oae' Being without wood, rs
k,,n rs the frost. are, Is q serious business.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

The requisites with which TO dress nicely
may be found al Goldsmiths. Forinstance
YOU can get a iashionably-ma and nicely
fitting suit, becoming hat, the latest style
collar and tie. and a pair Of Hess Bros.
celebrated handmade Shoes. The largest
Stock OF Gents Underwear to select from
may also be found at Goldsmith's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

Gen. Schofeld i'm his report on the Whit
taker ease has given "a very lively document
o. digest and the venom of which Will no
doubt cause "a good deal of spleen in certain
stalwart quarters. a. me spares no one one,
not even the Secretary of War The con-
ciusion of it all Is, that social equality
cannot Pc enforced 10y military dicipline and
that Young colored men should not expect
To- find at West Point that recognition which
Is denied nj home" This j. very true; but
why will tine Republicans, who refuse them
selves 10 recognize the negro a social
equal. persist in their demand that the peo-
pie of the South shall give him that recog-
milton with his civil rights? Here is the
secret of the political soiidity of the South.
Ii Is. while the North eniorccS this demand,
our only protection against social degrada-
tiou-Ririm0Rd S'afe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
AGENTS AND CANYA SERS

Max. from So Oh $50 per week selling s1'lS Tor
h h RIDEOUr &c co, ID Barclay street. New
York send Tor their catalogue and terms
Aux 81 'S1-iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

Snow last SATURDAY. According % the
vea.her-wise We viii have thirteen SHOWS
thi, Winter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

If vou wan; Cor your Thanksgiving Din
ner OYSTERS of the very best quality address
Geo. ~. Foy * Co., g Ho.mg>w'rta street,
Blt,mor,. From no dealers have we
Known better Oyster, sent INTO the country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

| have i'm stock now larger variety and,
possible, better goods at more reasonable
figures. than ! have heretofore offered
Carefully selected from immense stocks OF
great varieties under suspicious circum-
stances / am sure Of pleasing the people by
meeting their needs in every Particular
Boots, Shoes &c, for Gents, Ladies and
Children, Clothing. Furnishing Goods for
men, youths and children. Notions, DC. \
varied and elegant stock. Cora taken in
exchaug, for g5ods-in any quantity.
GEO II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
Change Of Time
GOVERNING MOVEMENT OF TRAINS on
SHENANDOAH VALLEY r. r.

Taking Effect NoremJer 18th, 1880.
Philadelphia time five minutes faster than
Baltimore time)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
gV%sgeFR .N2ry!GHG ". "a.

Took Effect sunday, October q, $50.
baltimore Timc)
LEAVE HAGERSTOWN
60 \. VI. Through Passenger arrive at
Baltimore 1875 \. VI.
1145 A. VI. For Wayucsboro and intcrme-
date points.
215P VI. Mail-arriying ct Baltimore 60
Z. NJ
ARRIVE AT IIAGERSTOWN.
7.25A 4. VI. From Wayncsboro and interme-
date points.
1855 p. VI. Mail-leaving Baltimore at SO
T. NJ
$50 =. VI. Through Passenger Bllti-
more 40 /. NJ
J. VI. HOOD.
General MIragcr.
b. II. GRISWOLD, G,nl Ticket Agent.
Nov ~, 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

Gentleman Just from Richmond says
the feeling among the busins-~ people Is one
of unmiNed satisfaction and pleasure over
rhc vote of Virginia. So much soc he say $.
chat the defeat of Hancock has been los'
-irht off 4 Richmond banker -lid ne con-
.i4.r,i rhc victory of Che .nnders had added
ten million dollars worth TO kichmohu
prosperity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
old family 9uurnal.


VtW """8 c""'""
Norember 20. 1850.
---------------------------'-'--
AGENTS AND CANYA SERS
MIX. from So Oh $50 per week selling s''I, Tor
h Il RIDEOUr Is co, Do Barclay street. NeW
York send for their catalogue and terms.
Aux 81, 'So-ly
Wood WGHted.
~. ar, I'm need of Wood, and VII be
Obliged % some of those persons who desire
r, nav their subscription, i'm Wood If they
Win ID So a. 0ac. Being without wood. rs
keen rs the frosts are, Is serious business.
snow last saturday. According 70 the
v,a,her-wisc We viii have thirteen SHOWS
this Winter.
Those having good Hickory Timber for
s,is.,,il find liberal purchaser i'm Mr..
p smith. at tine " Carter House. m TINS
place
If vou wan; Tor your Thanksgiving Din
rer OYSTERS of the very best quality, address
C,o. ~. Foy * Co., g llo.lngswpr,l street,
Baltimore. From no dealers have we
known better OYSTER, sent into the country.
Those who want crisp and tcadar celery
oclt with their Thanksgiving Turkey, can
b. supplied by Mr samuel Nooddy We
thank A.m i0r 5Ja-h sent g., ou Saturday
last.
Thci,cm last wcckm regard 90 accident
which betcll thc child of Abe Armstrong.
..f.-.I ShOul have named lr Starry. iu-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

\ freight car on the :. V. r. r., ran over
q brakemau's foot on last Friday, and strange
To- say his foot WAS not crushcd.-Ciarkc
CoUia.
Ills foe, must have been under bridge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

In a recent interview with Press rcpor-
ter, in reply totlcqucstion "Wbatof theiu-
ture of the Democratic party" Hon. Tom
Bayard said:
"Thc Democratic party is the defense of
the Constitution. lis principles are right
and have survived many more disastrous de-
lcals than this 1t may be csastencd by ac-
cidents, acknowledgement or the Use of bad
methods in political warfare. confess that
/ cannot justify much Of what has been done
on both sides during the recent contest.
But the Democrats will outiiye all this; her
principles do not de"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

Batter Is Ai-luity. Druggists. are pleased to
inform their patrons that they have secured
stock of Puimona' the celebrated Medicine
for Coughs. Throat and Lung Trouble that has
been working such wonderful cures in other
sections ItiS worth trial Price 30 cents.
October q. l~Su-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

W. invite attention to the advertisement
.r extensive sale of personal property by
Mr.. d. ~. Rowland near Chariestown, on
the 10Th of December.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

No 65s daily All other trains daily except
Sunday. No. go connects at Strasburg with
trains to and from Alexandria. No. go dimes
at Mt Jackson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
THE LADIES' STORE
Mrs. c. T. Thomas,

MILLINERY GOODS, FsNCY GOODS,
AND DRESS GOODS.
MRS. THOMAS be- received in part, and is
vi receiving, FALL Supplies, and invites the
stt-ation Of the Ladies. 70 beautiful Millinery,
Ladies underwear, Embroidery, Notions. 6c.,
she has added superb stock Of HOSIERY and
GLOVES.
TIE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
il conplete-contsining the newest things In its
line. Trimming executed promptly and accord
Pinking and Crepe Cleaning the latter spe-
eialty-dOne at short notice. Tue ladies' are
united 10 call and examine.
Oct lG, ls80.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

Sc, change Schedule Of b. 4 o R. r.
which o..nt INFO effect ON Monday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
LADIES' & CHILD0Eh'S FURS,

-Furs Altered, Cleaned. Repaired and Renew
ed The inducements we offer are the articles
YOU want and the price of the same.
UPDEGRAFFS. Manufacturers
Opposite Baldwin House.
llagcrstown, Nd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

Through the Agency OF Mr. V. NJ Firor,
Mr.. %. W. Row,andha disposed of his farm,
one hundred acres near Charlcs,own-a
weii-improyed and fertile placc-tor 500
per acre, 90 Mr.. II. T. Miley. Mr.. Row
land purposes entering upon some enter
prise cl-cwhere. Wec1ncur with the Spirit
in conca,ua,ing Mr.. Miley upon his pur-
chlse and join In regrets at losing from our
mils, S., good and energetic citizen as Mr..
Rowland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

List Of advertised letters remaningin the
Pos, Oficn ut Charlestown. Jefferson county,
". Va, November -, 1850.
Milly Barber, cold, Miss Berthe Arnott,
Mrs. Mamie u. Cox, Mary Hardy, Mrs.
Margeret Jackson. Mis-. Ellen Turner, Robt
Hues D. Geo. Jinkins, VIM. King Daniel
Keglcy. John II. RIPLEY, Daniel Strouther,
John Turner Rob't Ware, Geo Gardner,
Edward IIogans.
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days, will be sent 10 the dead letter of
fee Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
BENZ. +. LEISENRING, p. VI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
LOST!

II Chsrle,tDwn, on Saturday. Oct. rs, two
j young SHEPHERD DOGS-one entirely
black, the either hiack with white neck and face.
Inform the FREE PnI2SS. or
GEo. y. WILTSHIRE.
Oct ~ ESQ 81 If.sown " Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

WE have 100 hands in our manufacturing
w departments, and our goods are sold only
at One Price and For Cash. Every article we
offer the public has the price marked on the
same in plain figures. Wee Merchant Tailor
ing and our own make OF Ready-Made Clothing
is equal to the best found anywhere. We have
200 Patterns to select from for suits for custom
cnt work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
DRED.

Near Manuing's Ferry, in this county. on
the lst instant, MINNIE ESrELLE. infant
daughter OF Lewis w and Lizzie Painter-aged
10 months and II days.
In Baltimore on Monday, the Sth Of NOvem-
Der. REBECCA, infant daughter of i. c. and
Eliza Washington Pcrine, and gran l-daush-
ter of the late COL Lewis w Washington of
Bcall Air-aecl 10 months and days.
In Shenhcr,lstown. on Sunday night Nov.
1tth. 1856. of Malarial Fever, after q sickness of
four or five days JENNIE CAMERON, daugh-
Ger of Mr. Henry Cameron, aged about p yrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

al thc pretty girls in the county are now
engaged pressing autumn leaves. VINO
would not be a l,af?- SipLcri'torl Regis
tc'.
Think of friend little as pressed leaf
Il would take an album as large as all out
doors to hold it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

In total of 4l4 votes east ia Bcrryville,
Gen. Williams, the Readjuster candidate for
Congress, received one vote. The Clarkc
C5vrjcr says:
at is said that Gen. Williams will give 4
suit of clothes to the man who east the sin
ele vote he received At BcrYyiilc Here IS
a chance for a very lonesome man 70 be re-
wardcd.'
But ror the fro., in the air We Should say
straight-iackot would "sait" him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

WOOD wanted at this Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

ELAVORING Extracts Lemon. Vanilla
L Rose, Belle Apple, and Strawberry Also
Oil of Belle Ahnonds Sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

LIT us forget politics and talk about
Christmas Norgu M'rcrry
You didn't say enough about politics to
lie, Us know which side You were on. Go
on and sly something a5)u. CHRISTMAS
Are you FOR !. or against it?
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1880-11-20

You aim too low: You've pot -,
here to hold the biggest bucs NV. ooa
'traddled a blind, but there i ISM ,"s q eve,
out hi yhef'n an eight spot. card
yorp.ay pool without the tiftoon reckon
Would you like to try som",h;.
asked the man, anxious to d;sn' ins"
grinnng crowd. 'SpeI the
You might fetch me one. and :,
gentlemen 4 little tan bark, if it's o .n'Se
/! d;n't want any stock which Tho s sooo;
holders are Responsible for ,be s 1'e
bitt it you've got some liquid sym uvD's'
il q major, III wrap up acartrid""sp a!lI
YOU, Stranger % Win
".'oin me- in the har-room ;" CO..,
manager, nervouslv. 4 'ae
food, stake off for junction r.
tlemen, me and the engineer ,ra a. ny. uen'
for the doxoIogy. Win You ins s e gong s.,
They ''jinci,' and the manacar ;.
d"red refreshments and left, drSeeil's ~, ~.
en'reatlcs of the gentleman from my MN We
yer that he would "introduce him - Icy "a
ladies, such as they were, and he wo 'as
forcgo the top lifters until he (the " w"s
ager) had run along the vein "t 10 As a.
prospect Of paying clean up."- ''!e
:ngt0n Post. '"e'
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1880-11-20
Another IS Missing Link"

PROFESSOR OwEN'S researches among
the South African fossils have ju,t
brought to light another of those cur-
Gus connecting links between widely d!!-
ferent classes of animals which the the.
. CRY Of evolution has led us 70 expect. and
which the diligence of fossil hunters has
now made familiar. Already we have
grown accustomed to hear OF birds with
Gzard-like tails or with teeth in their
Jaws, of saurians with wings, ard OF
horses with three toes. But Professor
Owens new species is one OF still deeper
interest, because it helps us to bridge
over the gap between the mammals and
the cold. blooded vertebrates. One by
one the CULTS which separated fish, am
ph,bian, reptile, and bird have been
filled up; and now the last of them, be-.
tween reptile and mammal, seems in a
fair way to be filled up in its turn by
these South African remains. The fos-
sill bones in question are those of an ex-
tinct reptile which in some points of its
skeleton offers an analogy to the orni-
thorhynchus, or duck-mole of Australia
the creature Familiarity known as ''the
beast with q BILL" The duck-mole prob.
ably possesses more aliases than any
other living animal; but its recognized
scientific title has been finally settled as
platypus; and Professor Owen has ac-
cordlngly bestowed upon the South Az
rican form the formidable name Of
platypodosaurus, which sums up its
main characteristics in a nutshell. 1t
is, in fact, a lizard,like reptile with a
tendency toward certain low types of
mammalian structure.
TO estimate the real value Of the new
ly discovered creature, and the light
which it casts upon the history of evolu-
ton, we must remember what are the
peculiarities of the living duck-mole it.
self. 1t is, indeed, with its first cousin,
the echidna, one of those remarkable
surviving types which occasionally
enable us, even in our living world, to
span the apparent gulf between highly
differentiated organic classes. A man.
NAL only by courtesy, the duck-molc
may be roughly described as a fur-coy-
cred animal that lays eggs. 1t is thus
already not very far removed III the
most important particular from the rep
tiles: while, on the other hand, it clear
ly leads us on to pouched animals, like
the kangaroos, which bring forth their
young alive, it is true, but stlll in con-
dition scarcely differing from that of a
chick in the egg,
While there are still considerable
gaps to lie filled in the series at certain
points, we may nevertheless say that the
pedigree of the mammaiia from the rep
tiles is now pretty surely made out.
Among living or extinct forms We have,
first, the primitive reptile; then, rep
tile with naseent mammalian tcnden.
cies; next, a still more mammalian but
Ovoviviparous form; then, again, q
group of pouched mammals; and then
the various lines Of descent eliminating
in our highest existing creatures. And
the geological succession of all these
forms is exactly what, on the theory of
evolution, one would expect to find it.
st. JaMes's Gazette.