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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

rendered Miss a. Taylor on Her Birth
day.
The students at the Female College sue
eeeded in entirely and very pleasantly SUR
.prising the President Miss Taylor, on Sat-
urdsy evening. The. teachers and young
ladies were spending the evening in the
parlors. enjoying the music and usual Sat
urday evenings recreation and amuse-
ments, when Miss Taylor was requested TO-
adjourn with the rest Of the party to the
Library. Upon reaching the Library 81
found the room deliberately and tastefuiR
decorated, and in the midst q table eounti-
fully supplied with elegant refreshments.
Miss Taylor seemed almost astonished,
but the wonder ceased, when. in q very
graceful and eloquent little speech by one
Of the young ladies, she was reminded that
il was her birthday, and was invited to 'eat,
drink, and be merry" while passing an
other of the mile stones Of life's journey.
The surprise was complete, and the JOY
Of teacher and pupils was perfect.
Mss Taylor received the hearty congrat'
ulaiions of the young ladies and their
Thousand good wishes" for her future, aud
In return in q very earnest address, eX-
pressed her surprise and warm appreciation
~ the unexpected expression OF regard on
the mart OF her students. The affair was
success. and the occasion one OF genuine
eniJyment.
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Ho for Martin's Perry.

A good investment can now be found In
Martins Ferry building lots. These lots
are located west of the new glass house, In
Shreve's addition. The lots are so feet
front by l00, and are offered at private sale,
Those not sold up 10 October 2ist, will be
sold on the grounds at public sale; sale to
commence at 10 o'clock A. N. These lots
will be sold cheap. For information and
elegant Photographic views OF the lots, In
9uire Of Henry Floto, Abram Lash. Mr..
Medill, Martins Ferry, or Mr.. Medill of
Bridgeport, or G. A. schaefer & Co., real
estate agents, Wheeling.
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: True IN HeTrusf.

Too much cannot be said OF the ever
faithful wife and mother, constantly watch
ing and caring for her dear ones, never aeg-
lecting single duty in their behalf When
they are assailed by disease, and the sys.
tenn should have thorough cleansing. the
stomach and bowels regulated, blood puri.
fed, and mslarial poison exterminated, she
must know that Electric Bitters are the
only sure remedy. They are the best and
PnIest medicine in the world. end only
cost 50 cents. Sold by Logan & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16
Do not he Deceived.

In these times of quack medicicine ad-
yertisements everywhere, it is truly graft
flying TO find one remedy that is worthy of
praise, and which really does as recon-
mended. Electric Bitters We can vouch for
as being true and reliable remedy, and
and one that will do as recommended.
They invariably cure Stomach and Liver
Complaints, Diseases Of the Kidneys and
Urinary difficulties. We know whereof
We speak, and can readily say give them
trial. Sold at fifty cents bottle By Logan
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16
Can't Get It.

Diabetes, Brights Disease, kidney. Vri-
nary or Liver Complaints cannot be ON
tracted by you or your family il Hon Rit-
tiers are used, and If you already have any
OF these diseases Hop Bitters Is the only
medicine that will positively cure Won.
Dsnt forget this and don't get some pufFed
up stud that sil only harm you.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16
Randolph County.

From a gentleman who arrived in this
city on the 1880 train this morning, We
learn that in an interview at Grafton yes
terday, Mr.. Mccormick, chairman of the
Republican Congressional Committee, made
the statement that the missing precinct of
Randolph county, Helyetia, which
certain to give q Republican ma
iority, would go Democratic, but by what
majority he was unable to say. Should
this turn out to be the case. Wilson will be
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AsssssfnataA.

LITTLE EocK, October 15.-Wm. George.
q prominent merchant at Reeds Landing.
eighteen miles from this city, was assassin.
ated last night by parties unknown. The
crime was committed for the purpose Of
robbery, but was frustrated. Deceased
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16
To the Ladies',

Having Just returned from the D. w.
Moody. s school OF design for dress cutting
in Cincinnati. will offer TO the ladies OF
Wheeling and vicinity the only true and
reliable tailor system for cutting dresses
without basting or pinning, TO see il they
will fit. This system will be offered for the
low sum Of S. for this week only.
Mrs. L. A. MARTIN,
SO South Broadway.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16
FOrfyYears' Experience ofan Old
Nurse.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription of one of the best female ply
sicians and nurses in the United States,
and has been used for forty years, with
neverfailing success by millions of moth.
ers for their children. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
gripping inthe bowels and wind collie. By
giving health to the child relieves the
mother. Price % cents a bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16
an.hlen,s ArnIca salve.

The BEsr SALyE in the world for Cats
Rrnises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rhe1n. Fever
Sores Tstfar. Cbapped Hands, Chil6iains,
Corns and All Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles II is guaranteed to give
nr,fect satisfaction or money refunded
frsfc p ccFtsper box. For sale oy Logan
a 81.
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the WEALTH

THE WEALTH THE WEALTH
THE WEALTH OF THE WEALTH
THE WEALTH WEST THE VALE
THE WEALTH ... THE NtALn
THE WEALTH VIRGINIA THE wEAiiH
THE WEALTH Isss THE wEALIH
THE WEALTH THE WEALTH
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Mbrelins Resister
MONDAY, OCTOBER Is, ISS2.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Index to New Advertisements.


Trunks, Satchels, Harness &c.-JOhn H.
Hall.
The Crown Jewel G. w. JOhnson's Sons.
Argand Parlor StOyeS-NeSbitt Il Bro.
Wanted-Six Boys.
Knights of PythiaS Parade.
For Cincinnati-Steamer Scotia.
Wanted-CoOk.
L. D. A. NJ. Notice.
Fancy Goods Miller & Franzheinl.
S. ices-EdWard Reid.
The Gladiator-B. Fisher & Son.
Pate GlaSs-W. A. Wilson.
,anberries-J. II. Diehl & Co.
Don't You Forget It-Tidal Wave ST.
loon.
Fall and Winter Suitings-T. C. Mofiat.
Il Co.
Lace Curtairs-G. Mendel & Co.
Breech Loading Shot Guns-I. G. Dillon.
60 to the MeLure House cigar stand
IN "a f1nRan M RnREf faHMRa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

NEW YORK, October 15.-The Hebrew I'M
migrant Aid Society have decided to notify
the London. Paris and Berlin authorities
not to forward any more refugees to this
country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

MORNING Glory Baking Powder. Sold by
all leading dealers. Buy it and you will
use no other. G. s. Feeney, proprietor.
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Yeterinarx Hospital.

Dr.C. B. Robinson has found it necessary,
owing to increase OF practice, to establish
Veterinary Hospital where sick animals
can be treated in a rational, and scientific
msnner. ALI animals placed in his hands
will receive the best OF attention. and
treated according to the dictates Of science.
Hospital, No. Eleventh street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

EsSsIa!J1sSHd:. ,s CSn. - g. APP ca
e s<psemBss q - 6oSiDsS 4 t1s;s
dan home. All The teaches. are grHluatn -
college. and the tna.ncetoa !. 800 tbos.
both backward and advanced pnpiia 6oeiai
ma literary Advantages 81 ueat city, Win
out fsvicex For catalognes With testincniels
Prtnripsl, ResidepeS "a Loeust Ereee, PhiIs'
deipdia,P1 sezap
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xS-Pesfhers, ribbons velvet can sill De
e.lored 10 match that new hat by using the
Diamond DYES. 10 cents for any color.
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CfyiI aerxfoe Rele.u.

ITHACA, N. Y, October ia Civil 6ery-
ice Reform Association has been formed
here A. d. White, President of Cornell
University Is chairman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

BAD Chronic Rheumatism for one year;
had been given pp TO die by two physie-
iars. PTRUNA cured mo. YIN, CF2ss
ritHLurgh, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16
ThE WEALTH

."The enterprise OF the WHEELING RfSrs
rscovnized and apprrtiAted by the peopbs hsr
3 The Enquirer u this sta,e."- k0pa's'~
DomfHi0n.
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#Hsslins Rssias..
LEWIS BAkER A~
TERMS

PER YEAR, By NAIL, POSTAGE pRp,.
DAILY, six days In the week -
DAILY three days In the week
WEEKLY REGISTER. y
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16
SPORTING MATTERS.

! BALTIMORE October 15.-The fall meeting
Of the Jockey Club begins Tuesday. There
is now on the grounds 80 stables With LIB
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

SfATB BsWs 4 s
The RsoIsrER has apai4 oorsL.sl
intelligence and integrity IN s,US
The state, whoss busincs it ~ -
nsper with oil that Interests ~. -
his locality TO aid every elon ..
ment, and in the dsvelopn,ss
sources Of the sss.s. And u -
Cs-rsspssSssas - ~ r''s
on the country, who sss v'ds 49, -. !
s,,ne nat which viii inssfss' s0'
peopls Of wese Virginia
rn nAsHr sz'ss"
or The leading eitiu, Q. hons .'s =. n
constitute . vaiusbls Ssafw' "
uTKx.
.i>v,s BAkss d % srs y ~ o. y,
1870 men IN ths ogsss 80 ~
.-GSIrk eocaOas thNf WoTh
|orsh - rsoording. "-Lt10o~
GDD1 49,
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AVAILABLE BO0H

OF nearly 500 pages, on the wealth, d''e'
and undeveloped, Of West Virginia D
distinguished authorities as nv -
Fe,1ow Of the Royal hoaiomy' bS.
Pro- P5nidfne, OF the University ao' =
Speaker, Geo. H. MQcdt, will be ssn'"
APREnIUn WITH TEE sse's'n
To those who prefer II to the map 90 '''''
the same terms.
-, .("Wsss virstsis's Wsssth- ~
srbe RroprER IL the leading pspf =,
vIrrinls, and is one Of our bcsi eiehshsa
Surph Daily Ttr.i. tlndj.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

To STRENGTHEN and build up the system,
n trial will convince you thar Brown ir"n
Bitters Is the best medicine maue.
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NEW ADyERrlsEMEnTs.
a,on REWARD.

~SE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
I viii be paid for the apprehension ana
Conviction OF the patty or parties wno s,o,e :
the Tarpsuiin, bearing our n nas; Inc ifth.
ISL ISL JOHN q. HOFFMAN, 4 SON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

MoRxTNs Glory Baking Powder. Pure
and wholesome Ask your grvcer for IL.
~ : Feenev. prnurietor-
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A .or,es NJ articles on the

A Hefies OF aftIclss Oh VIC
UsA@veIspel Riehss sftss -
Carefully and thoughtfolly prpAm
most fascinating writer. viii be p'lN
ne REGISTER running throush '.,
wear. These articiss, will alops' d -
sny west yiryinian, many ume W
Of the paper 7
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-16

WARM and cold lunch every morning at
the Tidal Wave Saloon.
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The Map will be sent o. o premium 10 [
persons who remit $50 for the VIM
REGISTER, one year, and 10 cents 10 pay p
aye on the Map.
"Thc RRarsrER Ii really III, only DAILY u
miner in the state. - CdTlhur, IdocIan II
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the REclS1GR
the MODEL MAJ

"We cordially recommend Il 10 cur r,,s..
model Family newspaper" NOrpus,OvskS -
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Captain webs remarkable Feat.

OYSTERS served in every style at the Tidal
Wave Saloon.
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~. cs s.. ss.s.: :!ss .s:t.SI :s';s
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the REcIsrrs

THE REGISTER THE REorsr,,
THE REGISTER TuR pro,.-
THE REGISTER TINE pn.n
THE REGISTER WEEKLY TRE Rn.,s
THE REGISTER rHp Rya,.
THE REGISTER THE Rbgn,rs
: THE REGISTER THE REplsrl
ThR RRnlayRn
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the MODEL MAP.

"Ths REoIsrER Is keeping step viii As ~
ress and prosperity nov yo0chsAis, % :
state" kdNdtckd Gdsefie.
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PLEASANT SURPRISE.

60 to the MeLure House cigar stanS
for the finest Imported Cigars.
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the MODEL MAP.
THE MODEL MAP The MODEL NAP
THE MODEL MAP or TIE NoDu ,v
THE MODEL MAP WEST THI soDrl sn
THE MODEL MAP WI THE Noby, N,
THE MODEL MAP VIRGINIA rHE yopn no
THE MODEL MAI lsss. THE Noptl yu
THE MODEL MAP THE Nopyl MAJ
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EHH INV e"b"S0" viz VI 'N'HVI k'HII'I11
we'll qualified for the task. 20 get Up VI
will readily be conceded 10 bea
MODEL NAP o. WEsr VIRGINIA
II will show all tho County and N~is~,
District lines, Senatorial and Congre-ie.
District lines, Railroads built and ar,ii
be built In the near future, Railroad ssiSs
Post-ofiices, the area In acres Of each ora,
population OF counties. vote Of each COOS,
ut the last presidential election, polius
each county, Geological sections Of III, -,
and hundred other things Of ralus.
size II will he about D. Z n inches.
Prtee q Map, ei.es
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GENERAL NOTES.

Betting On boat races is an uncertain pro-
ceeding.
Boil. Clator and Felsing viii not soon be
hard from again.
A fresh agreement has been entered into
by VIM Elton and George Geisel. who will
row three miles. with turn, for $500, on
the PssSaic river. at Newark, \. J., Aoa-
day, October %.
Owing to the Hillsdales and Centennials
having declined TO enter the Whitney
AeEldowney regatta st Detroit, Mich, and
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-03-31
The Awkwar,; rrc:iicamrnt OF a Woman
Vine Painted Iii Il Church.

Some women never can faint III the
proper MIanHrr nor II the right time.
aud if woman cannot bring about
this happy combination OF time aud
MANNER and swuOn. ,hr had better &c.
along without >WODnin-. Now, about
TWO weeks ago, one Sabbath evening At
Bradford, Pa. the b"~t-beiiavcd and
mo-; thoroughly moral town in the oil
country, Il city not given - faInt:ng or
other unseemly displays during relig
iou, services, the Mc,hpd,@: Episcopal
conference was i'll session and its min
i>ter, were conducting service. Just
after the ordination of dracons woman
in the gallery tainted. Now, while the
ordination of dca"Ou5 is q most holy.
solemn and deeply impressive ccie-
muny. it is not widely thrilling and eX
citiuy, like the initiation scenes III the
Son, of Malta. and i: is nothing to faint
over. But this woman tainted, and 4
beautiful faint she made OF it. 1t seems
that she was sitting iii the front seat in
the gallery. and slid straight forward On
10 the floor. thrnGiing her unconscious.
- feet right through the gallery rail.
They must hay' been 4 startling pair OF
feet to view. for the moment they were
. observed by the congregation the panic
stricken worshippcrS raised the cry thai
the gallery was giving way, evidently
installing the swayinE feet for dis
placed columns or bracket braces. ia
the most worldly manner the congrcga-
ton made Il rush for the doors, and in
the panic the saints trOd the sinners
under foot. and the sinners walked
along on the backs of the saints, ac-
cording to the respective size of saint
and sinner. all being animated By the
desire to get out from underline threat
ening shadow of those overhanging
feet. In the midst of the confusion
and terror, one of those unconiined luna
tics whose mission is to say and do the
most idiotic things under the gui5e Of
sanity, sprung through window and
shouted fire. and unfortunately escaped
alive. That brought the fire depart
mcnt and miscellaneous crowd of Il
few thousand men and boys swarming
around the church, and although Chap
! lain McCabe began singing a hymn nj
the top of his rather penetrating voice
the panic could not be stayed and the
people got out. but there wasn't Il fall
bonnet i'll the congregation tit 10 look Al.
And how badly this woman must
have felt when she realized how great
ruin she had wrought by fainting i'll
that ridiculous manner. sticking through
the gallery rail like aSaw-buck hanging
on picket fence. And how the women
with ruined hats will glare at her. cS
pecially those women who cant afford
to buy new ones. \ woman who is
given TO fainting ought always to pick
out Il suitable place before she lets 20;
and no woman whose feet are sufficient
iy startling in their development To
throw Il congregation of worshippcr'
into panic has any right to faint ut all.
-BuriinJton N,svE-EHc.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-03-31
The Bitter Bitten.

Getting up ''corner" in pork, wheat
or corn IS not a modern device. Years
ago. when the thriving city of Milwau-
kee was but a territorial town. with
only one thousand five hundred inhab-
itants, a Spectator thought that he
could make large amount of money if
he should buy and thus control all the
salt there was in town. So he bought
every barrel he could find and stored it.
Having, as he thought, a corner, he put
the price up to ten dollars per barrel.
Unfortunately for the SPECTATORS prof.
its, another citizen heard of the specu-
lator's purpose, and saw therein a
chance to make an honest penny. He
despatched schooner to Chicago for a
load of salt. The winds were propi-
tiOus, and the schooner with her load
was soon at the good citizens dock.
One morning a farmer came into town
for barrel OF salt. Going to the spec
ulator's he was asked ten dollars a
barrel. "Salt has riz," was the only
reply vouchsafed to the farmers pro-
test. He, however, would not pay that
price, and soon discovered that there
was schooner-load of salt for sale at
the dock at twenty shillings a barrel.
Having purchased barrel he returned
to the SPECTATOR and telling HIM of his
purchase, denounced him as swindler.
You must have stolen the salt"
said the SPECTATOR, "for there amt any
salt in Milwaukee except what l have"
80. there amt! o mol Let me tell
you there's a schooner load of it at
Swett's dock"
Then I'm ruinedr' exclaimed the
speculator, as he rushed out to verify
the statement-and he deserved to be.
-Houtk's Companion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-03-31
January and May.

As the Araianchian was looking over
the marriage licenses in the County
Clerks Office yesterday afternoon there
appeared ayouth, with epidermis of the
midight hue, leading a female of the
color known as "griff' in the olden
time. and about fifty years old. The
youth sided up TO the counter in Il
bashful way, and asked:
AR you dc gemman?"
81 am, certainly, q perfect gentle
man." answered the scribe; what can
l do for you?"
II wants somebody to jinc u.s." res
pended the swain, with a bashful glance
at his inamOrata, which was returned
with interest, but without the bashful-
ness. He handed over as he spoke 81
in silver and q marriage license.
The scribe said he could, of course,
perform more binding marriage cere-
mony than any other man in the ward,
but didn't like to steal the job from
friends of his who made n speciality of
the business.
Deputy Clerk Shea here interposed
and said he would send for Squire.
A message was dispatched, and in a
short while the Squire appeared and
took charge. Advancing to the counter
he eliminated his hat and said:
"Join Your right hands"
The groom stuck out a toil-hardened
digit and the bride-elect clasped it with
the grip of death. AS is usual in such
eases he looked sheepish, and rs if he
would rather not 60 on. She gazed
upon the assembled spectators with the
mir of fisherman who is reeling in a
coveted and exhausted trout. Adjust
ing his spectacles the Squire read the
following address, pasted in the crown
of his hat:
"YOu, who have come before me this
day to be joined together in the holy
state of Ten-no. wcdiock Imanc, should
consider yourselves lucky beyant the
luck that generally befalls the human
species. Matrimony is a terri-that is,
lovely state, when rightly understood.
The wife should labor to PLACE her hus-
band. and the husband should turn his
whole attention to placing his better
half, which is him-that is. name his
wife. You should attind to each other
in health and in sickness till death dc
you part, which | sincerely hope, will
not be in the near future You should
remember that a friend in need is 4
friend indade, and govern your actions
accordingly. And now, therefore. by
the power in me vested by vartue of this
license and my commission. / pronounce
You husband and wife-and may God
have mercy on your sowls."
and with that the Squire pockaed
the dollar and went out at one door,
while the elderly bride led her victim
out at another.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-03-31
A Valuable Rat Dog.

A few nights ago Hartford man
heard rat in his slceping-room. and.
on striking light, found that his rat
ship had evidently lost his way. for he
was running wildly about seeking a
place to escape. The gentleman
opened a door to get Il broom or some
other weapon with which to dispatch
him, and the frightened rat, taking adj
vantage of the opening. scrambled
across the room over the mans bare feet
and out of the door before il could be
closed. The rat ran downAhc back stairs
and into the kitchen. followed by the
man clad only in his night role. with Il
kerosene lamp in one hand and broom
in the other. Before beginning the
fight in earnest. the gentleman let in
his Young dog, thinking this would be q
good time TO initiate the animal into the
mystery of rat killing. The dog got
his eye upon the rat Il large old tel
low and then skulked oil into one cor
ncr ana lay down. The gentleman,
seeing his ''purp'' was not to be de-
pended upon. event for" the rat with
his broom. He brought the weapon
down with II vengeance. but, like Pat
rck'S flea. the rat wasn't there. After
two or three miss strikes the mans
"dander riI' and the battle was vigor-
OuSly waged. The rat circlcd round
and round the room. followed by hi
human foe. with hi"h-hftcd lamp and
swinging broom. This animated scene
round and round the room with master
and r;A, adding to the uproar. The rat
was so desperately scared that he ut last.
in sheer desperation, Sprang towards the
man, ran up his legs and halfway ua
his body before he was dislodged. This
sudden onslaught caused the gentleman
to retire for a few minutes, and, when
he returned, he WAS i'll full dress. with
rubber boots on and brceches legs
tucked in at the top. No more rats on
uncovered legs in his'n. Now he was
ready for the fray again. But where was
the rat? He was nowhere To be seen.
The gentleman looked in every nook
and corner for him, but he was not to
be found. The dog still occupied his
corner and was trembling as though
badly frightened. His master spoke
kindly to him. and the animal came
toward him, when. 10! the rat was ex-
posed to view. In his fright he had
taken refuge under the dog. The gen
teman once more went for the rat and
the same scene was repeated. the rat
again running to the dog for safety. lie
was diSlodSed from this retreat see
Ond time. and once more, when hard
pressed, he turned upon his two-legged
adversary. But before the rat could
chamber up his person. blow from the
broom stunned him and boot heel fin
ished the fight. The skirmish last about
half an hour. no rat ever before max
ing 4 more desperate struggle for his
life. But the odds were "agin him.
from the start, and one more victory
must be credited to the enemy of the
rat race. Hartford (Conn) Times.