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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
Testing Her Innocence.

A poor, pale seamstress was arraign-
ed for theft She appeared at the bar
with her baby Of eleven months on her
arm. She went TO get work one day
and stole three gold coins OF ten francs
each. The money was missed soon AZ
ter she left her employer, and a servant
was sent 10 her room 10 claim It, The
servant found her rabout to quit the room
with the three geld coins in her hand.
She said 10 the servant: 81 am going TO
carry them back to YOU" Nevertheless
she was carried to the Commissioner OF
Police and he ordered her to be sent to
the Police Court for tlial She was too
poor to engage lawyer, and when
asked by the Judge what she had 10
say for herself, replied: "Ihe DAY
went to my employers | carried my
child with me. 1t was in my arms, as
it is now. | wasn't paying any atten-
zion to it. There were several gold coins
on the mantlepiecc, and, unknown TO
me, its little hand had seized three
pieces, which | did not observe until l
got home. at once put on my bonnet
and was going back TO my employer to
return them, when | was arrested. This
is the solemn truth, as hope for lleay
ems mercy"
The Court could not believe this story.
They upbraided the mother tor her mi
pudence in endeavoring TO palm of such
a manifest lie for the truth. They be-
sought her, for her own sake, to retract
so absurd a story, for it could have no
effect but 10 oblige the Court to sentence
her to a much severer punishment than
they were disposed to intllct on one so
young and evidently so deepin poverty.
These appeals had 10 effect, except
strengthen the poor mother IN her per.
.inacity in adheriug as TO her original
story. AS this frmness was sustained
by the look of innocence which the most
adroit criminal can never counterfeit,
the Court was at some loss 10 discover
what decision Justice demanded. To
relieve their embarrassment, one OF the
Judges proposed TO renew the scene de-
scribed by the mother. Three gold coins
were placed on the clerks table. The
mother was requested 10 assume the
position in which she stood at her en-
ployers house The baby soon discov-
cred the bright coins, eyed them for a
moment, smiled, and then stretched
forth It's tiny hand and clutched them
in its fingers with q misers eagernesS.
The mother was at once acquitted
Paris ErchQnge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
"r& ADE,
MADE TO ORDER,
II one PRICE AND FOR CASH.

~, .-. -s.Fe 20 : rgis1 To~n and boys with
r.g~,T 5Ef iELE TEEY WEAR tXc~rs boots
r-6 s..-s ri On: Vrrcs. s.-v5 sf' N 80 i'r ca,',
r-'.. .,-.ss tSa; N, Goods st CENr y. pan.,'
- ..... Ia.rq tr. LOWEST POSSIBLE sun.
=, -... -.-r, fcr CteiIDL got r. IL, %hicI
-....= 'ustCu~ customers Viii lot ls ;'-ii'rtD
.-.l-I y. =, cover tie l0asuS TT EainG tie
......sss:cu. ONE PRICE Eye article ~e
.s.. . out .ro 5rs :ae pIir- :,ANEEO 90 II ~
,.a--.. r FIerIYs, Nhich mrars .1a; ttr lc. ned
.-'r... ...-ust, cbe snG al, can BUY NJ HE
.tr-E FEIts, /. means positive, absolute and
s.-.r ... VALUE tOr your muutE; il means that
.. .. .uy or. aiticr ia our store 1t the
l.aE.. POSSIBLE Coz / though you be
....s +. nnrart II tGe yalle or quolity Of the
... sen purcuase
--t--,r.-r TAIf.0EISG, CUSTOM MADE, READY
".ogisDHoME MADE CLOTHING.
E-s,.,eseiyc,ion OF stock in tii, dclartmnnt
-... md. ~ a.. exucri.ucei Cify ClDtiipr. We
over uu- och With q large auG complete dssort'
v,c.i e, READY MADE CLOTHING for men
sra a,gs, ,aar"'Hcturcd by tnc best In"kerS,Who
.~.as . .a-gIuy OF making for Grs,-ciass rttall-
.. 50 a.. = y filing up tliS stock daily With
-,-r Own MAKE Of Ready MgdG C.othi:2 Tor
Wholesale al d tetaii. Wc also
1T AND MAKE TO ORDER
s-7 e the various patterns on our counters, COM
r-.-'e:
LARGE AND ELEGANT SELECTION
q; r1e,os,als, well worth the attention Of every
tgvar, a .aor OF the finest, medium or lowest
sItt -
TIE CUTTING DEPARTMENT
fs .as ,,'.fc charge ofN. sCHAUMLOEFFEL,
E.,,. o., ka a,Juo. e, an experienced h-st-lAss &c
r.-r.r .u5 cg,te-, tor sixteen years engaged in
,... work in NeE York city, and stands second
~ .aa. among tue professional artists Of that
...-.h % industry, who are skilled in designing
.ra reducing neat and comiortnbla-tittiug, as
..t 3
r7a,y, Nobby and Artistic Garments.
a,,ae reo,le believe that the best articles come
t.7 ahroad We, however, believe that tie
----. people of Hagerstowp can manufacture
.,sl.r taiacs beiUg equal, aud In tLis branch "o
A.. M ke other thirgs tqual TO The best IN Tue
c.r-try,) "a good articles ss can DC produced
grrshIro aud q; ~
REASONABLE COST
er1 wsv-opose % demonstrate that we cannot
-,'v ul,ka - s-ood custom made artistic gar
rrrt', rUS o.
coop READY MADE GARMENTS
.s g The counters OF the best retailers OF either
saEinors. Philadelphia or New York. So That
H5ally htde, well llsde, neat itting, tasty, mob
ny dLe artistic
HOME MADE GARMENTS
Gao De found a: ali times on our counters, and
7t as ieesoGaelS prices, wholesale and retail, "a
try riOiiar cetahlishmeut elsewhere. In doing
50 Ee sdd Hew iGdustry that gives employment
& our Own people aud keeps money at hCmc
laai.,yOui6 Otherwise 20 abroad to enrich and
,i.sulr oiGer communities.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
A mUsBAND's FORTITUDE.

TAKING FLESH FROM Ills Arm TO
TRANSPLANT Oh HIS WIFE's ECDY.-
About five weeks ago Mrs. Wilson OF
Philadelphia, was so dangerously barn
ed by her clothing ignlting that her Ilie
has been despaired Of For weeks she
fingered without an intermission OF her
agony or apparent improvement. Last
Wednesday DR.. Mclean informed Mr.
Wilson that it would be necessary to
transplant live flesh to those parts where
the tissues had been destroyed, and Prof.
Lewis, who had been called IN, decided
10 favor of the operation. Although her
mind was wandering Mrs. Wilson ap
poared to have some idea that a painful
experiment was impending; ano scream
cd TO the doctor 10 take away the lancet
although he had not displayed, nor in
deed, at the time, spoken in her hearing
of any instrument, but her nervous ex-
haustion was so great that II was con
sidered unsafe TO cut the flesh required
from her own person.
DIR. Lewis asked Mr.. Wilson if he was
willing to submit to the painful process
of furnishing the flesh from lis erm.
Certainly" said Mr.. Wilson: 'if it
takes my whole right arm, cut Il of
from the shoulder 10 save my wife.
Mr.. Wilson barred and extended his
right arm, while DIR. Lewis, with the as-
sistance of DR.. Mclean, cut ten pieces
of skin a quarter of an inch square from
its upper surface and transplanted them
into the back OF Mrs. Wilson. During
the whole operation Mr.. Wilson never
moved a muscle or showed sign OF
the pain that he suffered, while it re-
quired the strength of six women TO
hold Mrs. Wilson as the delicate trans
fer was made. After the operation was
flushed the patient seemed more com
Portable, the brain trouble gradually ysub
sided, and she is now in a fair way TO
recover. The self sacrificing fortltude
OF Mr. Wilson is the more remarkable
because OF the fact that for two years
past bis health has been falling.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
NEWS FOR 1881 I!
NOW IS THE TINE TO SUE
SCRIBE

THE undersigned ispreparcd to furnish
L at publishers prices all Daily and
Weekly Newspapers, Magazines, Reviews,
Fashion Bazars, Ladies Magazines, Mis-
cellaneous Books; Seaside, Franklin
Square, and other popular Libraries con-
stautly on hand. All Books ordered will
be furnished at publishers prices. Call
and examine stock and prices.
u. L, RESTCH.
Dec. %, 1889. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
GREAT BARGAINS
BOOTS AND SHOES! d!

T HAVE just received from the eastern
| cities new and complete stock Of
BOOTS and SHOES, which will sell at
the lowest figures.
Boots from $2.25 up. Women's Shoes
from $l.l5 up. Children's Shoes all
prices. Mems coarse shoes for $l.OO up.
A fine assortment of Mems Caters from
sl.75 TO $3.50. Now is the time for Bar
gains. My stock is full and will he kept
np. Call at once at the Boot and Shoe
Emporlum. | return thanks for past ia
vo7s. All goods warranted rs recommends
ed. Respectfully,
J. S. FLEMING.
Sept. %, 1880.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
VIM. T. .LEMEN.
rLOAKS, Shawls and Skirts at

NLOAKs, Shawls and Skirts at
y LEMEN'S.
GEE our Clocks and Cutlery.
> WM. II. LEMEN.
THE finest styles, quality and cheapest
L Hats and Caps, have ever offered you
have now in stock. [ believe them to
be about % per cent below the ordinary
price. VIM. L. LINEN. =,
GAVE your horses from the "EpizOoty"
y by getting Blankets for them at
IEMEN'S.
TOR handsome winter suits get your
L Dress Goods at IEMEN'S.
I EMEN can dress yOu up gentecly
IL Young man for little money.
BOOTS and Shoes in general and the
ID low prices on them we make special
ity. VIM. +. LEMEN.
GAVE up Christmas money by buying
~ your goods at LEMEN'S.
lust received the famous Pcarlinc, for
d washing clothes. Yeast Powders from
: cts. up. Try the new Star Paste; no
dust stove Polish also the new "Barber
Match" to be had at LEMEN'S.
] HAVE Just received splendid crate of
j Queensware; also filled up in Hard,
'00O'" "''' ~ VIM. T. LEMEN.
CUM Goods, Gents and Ladies Under
VI wear, a full supply at LEMEN'S.
Nov. ~ II
old Government Java, Laguyra, Roast
Ued and Green Cohces at
LEMEN'S.
CANNED Peaches and Tomatoes at
y LEM EMS.
f'ITY-MADE Shoes a speciality at
v LEN EMS.
NEW Rag Carpet, Oil Cloths, (foor and
" table, Mattings and Window Blinds
complete at LEMEN D.
AND still another thing and that highly
4 important is the Low PRICE of the
goods 10 be had at LEMEN'S.
>tCHOOL Books received to-day tSePt.
= 2lstl at WM. II. LEMEN'S.
NALT! SALT! SALT, Wholesale and
y retail. W. l. LEMEN.
AuC If u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05

How to get a lady to show her foot
-praise the foot Of some ono else.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
CHRISTMAS GIFTS !

7 ETTER PAPER In all the latest styles,
IL in fancy and useful boxes; Writing
Desks, Toilet cases, containing comb,
brush and Mirror, very handsome and
useful; combs and brushes; new style OF
specie purses: ladies' fine pOrtmonaies;
Gents Pocket Books, Gents Note Books,
Cigar Cases, Genuine Meerschaum Pipes,
Fancy Pipes and Fig stems, Cigar Light
ers, Match Safes, fine Cigars aud SmOk-
ing Tobaccos fine Jewelry, Rings, Pins,
Studs; Silverware; fine Cutlery, PEN
knives, Razors, Nickel-plated Scissors;
Toilet Soaps: Perfumeries, Cosmoline
Pomades, vaseline Powder, Petrolina
Powder, Cosmoline Cold Cream, Petroli-
ma Cold Cream, Vaseline Cold Cream,
Camphorice, Tetlow's Sweet Sixteen, and
Tetl0w's Swandown. &c.
BAKER 4 McMURRAE.
Dec. IS 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
Thoughtful Thoughts.

Wha: is becoming is Honorable anu
wha, is honorable is becoming.
Affections bring many 10 God who
make light of him ia prosperity.
Some sinners live long TO aggravato
their ruin, others die soon TO hasten II.
He that catches more than what be.
longs 10 him deserves 10 lose what he
has.
God makes quick work with some
sinners; upon others he waits long, but
not always.
'Tis with our judgments as with our
watches-nons are just alike, yet each
believed his own.
Great mems words are like dead
meu's shoes; be may so barefoot WHO
waiteth for them.
We should often be ashamed OF our
best actions il the world saw the mo-
tives which inspire rs. w.I
The heart Is loom aud tmay weave
whatever it plsases. 1t may make, liie
a continual progress.
1t is great misfortune not TO have
wit enough 10 speak well, or not judg-
ment enough to keep silent.
Life is as slate whero all our sins
are written; from time 10 time Ye rub
the sponge Of repentance ever 1t, IN Or
der TO begin to sin anew.
Falsehood, like poison, will generally
be rejected when administered alone,
but when blended with wholesome in
gradients, may be swallowed anperceiy-
ed
Despite the intense, the lifelong
anguish that rejection brings, il is bet
Ter TO have longed for that highest hap
piness, even though it may be forever
denied one.
Our own inner lives and loves must
be the light Of one world for each Of us;
and if the light, my friend, that is in US
be darkness, oh how great is that dark
ness.
The passions arc the celestial fro
that WHITES the moral world. 1t ia To
them that the arts and sciences owe
their discoveries and man The elevation
ofhis position.
Has,y words rankle wound; soft
words dress. Forgiveness cures IL. and
forge(ulness removes tho scar. II is
more noble TO avoid an injury by silence
than 10 overcome it by argument.
Good humor is the clear, blue sky Of
the soul, from which every star oitsleDt
will shine more clearly; the sun Of geni
US will encounter 10 yapors in its pas
sage. 1t is the most exquisite beauty Of
a fine face-a redeeIniug grace Of n
hOmcly one.
No place, no company, no age, no
person is temptation tree. Let no man
boast that he was never tempted; ltt
him not be high minded, but lear, for
be may be surprised in that very instant
wherein he boasteth that he was never
tempted at all. .are
God so loye,h us that he would mako
all things channels TO us and messengers
Of lis love Do for bis sake deeds Of
love, and he will give thee bis love.
Still thyself, Thy own cares, thy own
thoughts for him, and he will give thee
himself Ask for himself and be will
take thee iotO himself.
OF him that hopes to be forgiven IL
is indispensably required that be fer
give. It il therefore, superfluous 10 urgo
any other motive. On this great duty
eternity is suspended; aud TO him who
refuses to practice it, the throne Of mer-
cy is inaccessible, and the Savior haa
been born in vain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05

A YouNG LADY KILLS HEE Lover.
George Hines, fity-fivc years old, re
siding near Garrison, California, put a
revolver in his pocket, and remarked TO
bis partner, Il am going 10 have that
girl or | will kill her" He then pro-
ceeded TO the residence Of Lizzie
Kuenc, girl of eighteen, living with
her widowed mother, and renewed q
former proposal Of marriage to The
young lady. He met with q firm
though kind refusal. The infatuated
man then said. 81 win kill you and
drew the pistol. Miss Kuene snticipa-
ted him by seizing shotgun, convent
emily at hand, lodging the contents In
biz head and killing him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
JOHN L. RICHARD.

, BUTTON Kid Gloves In desirable
- shades for 80 cts. nc -
j. /. RICHARDS.
TOR Silk Mufiiers go to
I j. l.. RICHARDS.
A BEAUTIFUL line of Napkins at
"A j. L. RICHARDS.
A BEAUTIFUL line of Buttons just re-
n cciveda at j. l.. RlChAKD'S'
DLACK Silk Fringes at
ID III. RICHARDS.
Dec. IS tt
T AIDES Cloaking in different shades az
Ia j. /. RICHARDS.
lust received a splendid line OF Black
y Cashmeres, 80, 60, 10, $I.00, at
j. l.. RICHARDS.
4 BEAUTIFUL selection Of Prints just
a received at j. l.. RICHARDS.
rHlLDREN'S Worsted Hoods and Mits
- in all colors at j. l.. RlChARDo
FINE stock Of White and Colored
4 Blankets at j. l.. RICHARDS.
TOR White, Colored and Canton Flan-
L nels 90 to j. l.. RICHARDS.
ALL shades in 5ply Carpet Chain at
Il j. l.. RICHARDS.
n GERMANTOWN Wool and Zephyr in
u all shades ut j. L. RICHARDS.
Decd u
A FULL line Of Children's s Undershirts
q NJ RICHARDS.
Oct II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
IIOME MADE GARMENTS

c1o DE found a: ali times on our counters, and
a as eesoGabls prices Wholesale and retail, "a
ENy siu!iar cstablishmeut elsewhere. In doing
80 Ee odd new iodustry that gives employment
20 our Own people aud keeps money at hcme
.as,.GOui6 Otherwise 20 abroad to enrich and
yfsspcr other communities.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05
HATS AND CAPS.

CpAs,ahirts, Drawers and Stockings, Overshir,F,
ir,-,s SHIRTS, white, fancy and colured; Collars
.Ld cuff, Srcn an1 paper; Cuff and Collar But-
~. rnt Shit. studs, -Neckwear in Ties, Bows
taa sc.,f. SusysUders. HsndkeEchists, Pocket
-t,oE., Car s,Um5rellss, and every article known
e, ? g,rt'ca,ur sad wins furnishing store;
tDA?s, PANTS and VESTS and Overhalls,
r-,lg mace or made 10 order, for men and boys.
RoES SUITS. AND OVERCOATS \
SPECIALITY.
sura,a Robes, Sleigh and Buggy Blankets.
U3ys love,sanf Fancy Robes in great variety.
GLOVES IN 20 DIFFERENT STYLES,
}p- 'aaiea, gents, boys and children; childrep..s
X, Nl;tcas, y isb the new spripg tops, the nj
80. 7i'i,le crc. offered for chidren's wear; Dog
E.5 police paieut lever spring wrist Buch and
e4iFn- Glove With ladies Dog. Md and spring
HSr.s. G.Cves aod Mitteps specially. we have
=. .lsni~ in this one branch Of our manufactor-
i,s. !.airs ana chihren's Furs In all the various
styles. FURs CLEANED, ALTERED AND
REPAIRED.
We .svl,c the public to cal, aud see; the IT,
6UcsH-nts We cfler will be the arlcls you want
I'D .Le Dfico at ahich we oher 1t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-02-05

A bnndcd and City thousand acres
Of land in Missouri lave beed sold 10 u
Scotch land company, and they viii be
lotted out to colony of Scotch farmers
who are coming over very soon. This
is land league which will doubtless
be worth millions TO Missouri.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-01-05
High-Priced m0ney.

A sombrc faced man, with long
la a5r9 III s.s fssI Gss2s o. gost, en-,
and laid down a nickel, and asked
for two 8 cents stamps. He was in
formed that the. sum OF cents was
necessary for the purchase.
'This is the economy OF the coun-
try, is it? In the country which |
came from | always get two stamps
for 5 cents. Is this the only post
office there is in the town 2
at is"
"Ah, ha That accounts for it
Competition gives life to all kinds of
business. If you only had two or
three post offices here stamps would
go down to 90 cents dozen in no
time. It's great wonder some en-
terprising capitalist doesn't go into
the post Office business here, and
bring the prices down where they
ought to be-"
Then fishing ali old copper out OF
his pocket, and placing it in the
delivery window, he stuck his stamps
to yellow envelope, and vanished
like q dream.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-01-05
22j6
THE TRANCE OF LOVE.

Love in drovsy mood one day
Recllned with all the nymphs around MN;
Ills feathered darts neglected lay,
And faded were the flowers that crowned
him;
Young Hope, with eyes oflight, in vain
Led smiling Beauty to implore him.
While genius poured his sweetest strain
And Pleasure shook her roses ore him.
At length stranger sought the grove,
And fiery Vengeance seemed to him:
He rudely tore the wreath of Love,
And broke the darts that lay beside him.
The little god now wakeful grew,
And angry at the bold endeavor,
He rose and wove his wreath anew,
And strung his bow more firm than ever,
When 10 the invader cried, Farewell!
NY skill, bright nymphs, this lesson teaches
While Love is sprightly, bind him well
With smiles and songs, ana honied speeches;
But should dull languor seize The god,
Recall me on my friendly mission;
For know when Love begins to nod,
His surest spur is opposition
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-01-05
THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST.

port-he had picked up ammunition
and provisions to serve us.
We had rested for twenty minutes
when the head of the pursuing column
appeared. We had the key Of the
road for three miles. They came on
with yell, the road packed with
them, and our battery opened. Men
were never cooler. Almost like
clock work were, The guns served,
and in ten minutes we had cleared
the road. Then they brought up
two batteries, and for halt an hour
FIVE guns fought twelve. When our
fire slackened by order OF that same
private soldier, the enemy came on
with rush. When they had
reached the slough 800 muskets
blazed into them, and the battery
opened with grape, and no man lived
to cross it. We were cheering aud
yelling when an aid came galloping
up behind us and shouted: "Where
is the general in command 2"
"Here ! am" replied the private
as he stepped out.
You are directed to fall back be-
yond the Hickory road, where we
are massing for battle" shouted the
aide as he dashed away
We could have held that position
against 10000 men, but our general
obeyed orders. 1t was a better road
now, and as we retreated we dragged
the guns with us, coming from no
one could say where, but they could
not rob our brave private OF his
glory. Before we had passed the
battle line General Mcclellan had
taken him by the hand, given him all
due praise, and made him captain.
We were not jealous. We cheered
him and wished that he had been
made a Colonel.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-01-05
A Wornan,s Wit.

II woman advice Is generally
worth having SO, if you are in any
trouble, tell your mother, or your wife
or your sister, Ill about it. Be as.
sured that light will flash upon your
darkness. Women are too com
monty adjudged verdant In all but
pure womanish affairs. No philoso.
phical students of the sex thus Judge
them. Their institutions, or in
sights, are.the most subtle, and if they
cannot see cat in the meal there. is
no cat there. / advise man to keep
none OF his affairs secret from his
wife. Many home has been hap
PLY saved, and many fortune re-
trievcd, by mans fell confidence In
his wife. Woman is tar more a seer
and prophet than man, if she be
given fair chance. As general
rule, the wives confide the minutest
OF their plans and thoughts to their
husbands. Why not reciprocate, if
but for the pleasure of meeting con-
fidence with coAfdence? The men
who succeed best in lite are those
who make confidents Of their wives.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-01-05
WhalebOn6.

Whalebone represents an enor.
nous development OF the gum of the
whale, and exists in the living animal
in the form of two rows OF plates,
which, like great double fringe,
hang or depend from its palate.
From $50 to 200 OF these plates exist
in the mouth Of a whale, and the
largest plate may measure from eight
to ten or twelve feet i'll length. The
inner edge of these whalebone plates
exhibit a tringed or irayed out APP
pearance, and the whole apparatus is
adapted TO serve as kind of gigan-
tic sieve or strainer. Thus the whale
fills the month with water, large
numbers of small or minute animals,
allied to .jelly-fsh and the like, are
engulted and drawn into the capa-
cious mouth cavity. The water is
allowed to escaped by the sides of the
mouth, but its solid animal contents
are strained off and entangled by the
whalebone tringes, and when a suffi.
cient quantity of food has been cap.
tured Ill this way, the morsel lie duly
swallowed. Thus 1t is somewhat
curious 10 reflect that the largest
animals are supported by some OF the
smallest beings.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-01-05
His Pleasant Home.

a gentleman made up his mind
that he would give his wife pleas
ant surprise by spending the evening
at home. After supper he aetlled
himself down tor coy time in the
bosom of his family. He had no
more than comfortably fixed himself
when his wife abruptly asked him if
his friends didn't want him any
longer. Then his mother-in.law
asked him if he had exhausted his
credit. The servant asked him if he
was i'll. One of the neighbors wanted
to know If he had any trouble and
was afraid Of the law. All OF which
occurred in twenty minutes, tor in
exactly half an hour he was beyond
questioning range in his club.