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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
rnE DIZZY WHEELS.
wheeling to Have n Skating Rink al
Last

Wheeling to Have n Skating Rink AZ
In the course of his rounds REGIsrER
reporter dropped into c. N. Taylor's oyster
depot on Market street, yesterday afternoon,
where he had taspleasure of listening to the
following CONVERSATION between Charles
Seibert' the popular Market street ice man
and William Harrison, the Wheeling agent
of Fleischman 4 Co., Cincinnati:
Mr.. Seibert-Yes, sir; have leased my
brothers pavilion, at Seiberts Garden, with
the express purpose Of converting into q
skating rink, and will spare neither pains
or money to make it the most popular
amusement resort of the kind. in this Sec
ton OF the country.
Mr.. Harrison-Can You give us slight
insight into your plans?
Mr.. S.-With pleasure. | have sent an
order to an Eastern firm for the finest roller
skates in the market; have made arrange
ments to secure one of the most skilled
skaters in the profession as an instructor to
give private lessons to the ladies exclusively.
viii grant the exclusive right to use the
pavilion to select parties. Will hire suf-
fcient police force to exclude improper
characters, and, best of all, ticket over the
Elm Grove road Will pay the price of admis-
sion into the rink. In addition to all this !
have secured the services of first class
band to discourse the best Of music on the
opening night which will occur next week,
due announcement of which will be made
in the Wheeling daiies, and guarantee all
first class time.
Mr.. H.-Hope your efforts will be
crowned with success.
Mr.. S.-Thanks. If l fail it will be
through no fault of my own.
At this iuncture our reporter left, pro-
foundly impressed with the belief that Mr..
Seibert's venture would prove an eminent
success.
STILL ANOTHER.
Anderson, Fowler & Co., of Beaver, Pa,
have leased lot on Virginia street, Island,
and will proceed at once to erect firSt-class
skating rink. The contract for the building
will be let to morrow.
AND THEN ANOTHER.
Mr.. Shaefer, a professional skater of
Steubenville, and Mr.. Bumbau5h, Of this
city, have rented the Maennerchor hall and
will give grand opening on Tuesday alter
noon and evening. A number of fine
skaters have been engaged to participate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
CHARITY LECTURE

~ the Cathedral Next Sunday Night
by Father Gull.
We understand that the genial and elo-
Guent Father Gull, of Bellaire, O., will de-
liver charity lecture at the Cathedral here
on Sunday night next, under the auspices
Of the Ladies' Aid Society of this city. His
rh,me will be The Press" very popular
subject, and one afording wide scope for
the reverend gentleman's well known abili-
" as a lecturer. The Ladies Aid Society
minister to the destitute Of this city regard
less Of creed or color, and when their ex-
chsqusr becomes depleted. Father Gull
invariably comes to their rescue, by the aid
of his eloquence and time.
If Father Culrs worldly means were pro-
pcrtionate TO his generous instincts, he
would relieve all of our poor himself; but
not being national bank he can only offer
that which is available.
We have much suffering in our midst at
this time, and under the circumstances, the
big hearted priest should be greeted with
an Overlooking audience.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
CHRIS KRISGLE AND SANTA CLAUS
Are stopping a Few Days in Wheeling
See Below.

Are Stopping n Few Days in Wheeling
See Below.
Santa Claus certainly has his headquar.
tiers at Joseph Graves, No. &c Twelfth
street Such an array of holiday books for
children was never smassed in one store be-
fore. The Illuminated board covers are
even more wonderful than the pictures in.
side, while the styles and designs take in a
range Of subjects both old and new, that
cover the entire nursery department. Then
the beautiful and brilliant Christmas and
New Years cards; their name is legion and
the designs ale simply incompatible aud in
describable, Mr.. Graves stock Of albums
ladies sstchels, bags, toilet sets, in satin
and velvet, together with iunumerable kin
dred goods adapted to holiday gifts, is really
astonishing. Windows, shelves, counters,
tables and showcases are teeming with new
and fresh goods. What is more important
than all else, however, is the price Of every
thipg. Mr.. Graves has bought strictly for
cash and is selling lower than the lowest.
Do not buy your assortment of gifts for the
holidays until you have visited and thor
oughly inspected Joseph Graves holiday
emporium.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
"Time Works Wonders"

So does Browns Iron Bitters the true
iron tonic and restorer Of wasted constitu-
tons. 1t is not whisky tipple. 1t is not
q mere stimulent. 1t enriches thin blood
and gives strength to weak constitutions.
1t renews disordered kidneys. 1t invigor-
ates torpid hyers. 1t establishes digestion
and banishes headache. 1t scatters chronic
rheumatism and drives out dyspepsia. Mr..
d. l.. Nickum, OF Springfield, Ohio, writes,
Browns Iron Bitters cured me of dyspep-
STA, nervousness, and wakefuluess." Mrs.
Isabella Smith, of Bucksville, S. c., says, II
was plagued with chronic rheumatism and
dyspepsia. Browns Iron Bitters relieved
me of both" One dollar q bottle
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
THE CARD AFFIRMED
Eut Nothing EIsss Done by the
Nail Men
In Conference, yesterday---Meagre Re.
suits Of the Meeting---The Wheel
ing Mills Doing Very
Little.

The Western Nail Association held q
meeting at 10 o'clock yesterday, in the
rooms of the Association, on Fourth ave-
nue., at Pittsburg. There was pretty full
representation Of manufacturers from the
West, and all together there we're twenty
four delegates present The meeting was
held with closed doors, as usual, and con-
unued in session until one o'clock. 1t was
understood that the price question would be
one Of the important subjects for considera-
ton at the meeting, and also the charges
made that certain manufacturers were I'M
derselhng.
What was done at the meeting, Mr..
WeeksY' was the inquiry addressed to Sec
rotary Weeks, as he came out from the
meeting.
Nothing of any interest to the public"
was his reply. 1--WE talked over matt ers,
and then adjourned without taking any
action upon them. Everything remains
Just as it was before the meeting"
What was done in the matter of under
selling?'
Il am not at liberty to state tie discus
sion. No action was taken in the matter
How about the price? what was said
about itY'
Nothing definite was done, and that is
all j can saw, if any action had been taken
at the meeting, would give it to you. Of
course, as there was no change in prices, it
was practical reafirming OF the old card
rates.
One of the delegates was seen after the
meeting, and when questioned as to the
business of the meeting, he said The situ+
alton among the nail men is just as it was
before. Yes, we talked over the cutting Of
prices by certain manufacturers, and some
of the delegates criticised such q course in
very strong terms In regard to other mat
tiers discussed, it was thought best to not
take any definite action this month. The year
is nearly at its close and at the next monthly
meeting, any changes in the situation,
deemed advisable, can be made then"
The next meeting will be held at Pitts
burg some time in the early part Of Janu-
airy, and the subjects discussed at the meet
ing yesterday will likely be disposed Of at
that time. AS far as shutting down is con-
cerned, the Wheeling mills are ready to do
whatever is agreed upon. One Of the own
ers said to a REGISTER reporter last night
there was no money being made and there
aas no use running lust for fun"
SLAUGHrERING silks and satins at EN-
sheimers,
Sic, Sic, Sic, Sic, Sic.
Remember the price for satins and silks
nt Emsheimer's,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
CAUGHT AT LAST.

Thomas Brooks, n Coiored Crook, Captured
by Oficer Morris.
Last Saturday warrant was issued by
Justice Phillips for Thomas Brooks, a col.
ored man, on charge Of stealing goods out
OF Mr.. Salsburys house, on Fourteenth
street. Officer Morris has been on the hunt
TOR this negro ever since and yesterday be
captured him in Castle Garden, and lodged
him in jail The stolen goods consist of
trunk, hats, etc. Brooks served term in
Jail for stealing butter, etc., from Mt Belle
view. He will have hearing before Justice
Phillips to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
Election of Odcers

Yesterday afternoon the Board Of Direc-
tors Of the State Fair Association reoryan-
lied BY electing the following officers for
The ensuing year: A Reymann, President:
George Hook, Secretary. Treasurer, and
Manager. Colonel Exley, the old manager,
refused to &c elected They decided to hold
their next fair from the sIh to the i2lh Of
September inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

EDMUND F. BocKSG and c. Menkemiller.
druggists. guarantee positive relief for any
cough, cold, Group or lung complaint by
using Ackers English Remedy, or viii re-
fund the money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
DFoWNED.
S26 Reward.

THE ABOVE REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR
- the reeovery Of the body Of John NcNastes.
drowned at Wheeling. W. Va. on saadsy, Dsosnber
], 1854 He vas shout fset inches high had bis<k
hair, black mus.aehe and small dds whisksu; van
and scar on hack Of neck, had on black esssIner,
pants, small fgued black coat and vest; silver vsteh
With gold chain and loetst picture Of lady In
loeket: white Canton flannel drawers and urAr.
shrrf. FRIEND Son,
Undertaken,
dein wheeling. w. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

The committee having in charge the
entertainment to be given the first of Febru-
airy, for the benefit of the Womans Union
Benevolent Society, request that the boys
and girls who took part in the Magic Pen"
operatta meet at the parlors of Mrs. Fred
Norton, Mcclure House, on Saturday, De-
cember II, at o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

MERCHANTS visiting the city for holiday
goods are invited to call at G. s. Feeny's.
l4l0 Main street, and examine the great
variety of plain and fancy candies, etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

WILL open every day this week
choice novelties in Plush Toilet
Gases. Writing Desks. Polished
bold Bronze ScOnces, Tables, and
CandelabraS, besides "a feW choice
pieces Of Royal Worcester and Co
pefand Fancy China Call and see
my stock whether You wish TO buy
or not. Respectfully.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
Nbeelias 8e9ister
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Index to New Advertisements.

Spareribs-D G. List, Jr.
The Private Secretary.
Opera HOuse-SkipPed by the Light of
the Moon.
Blue Friday-E. NJ McGillin L CO.
First Page.
POSITIVE Closing Out Sa,e-A. Siedenbach
h Bros Local Page
Holly and Evergreens-Kirks Art Store.
Wsnted-PersOn 10 Take Charge of
Horses Local Page
For Rent-Three Rooms Local Page. !
IlrownCd-Twenty-6ve Dollars Reward
- Local Page
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

is being created at ll42 Main street.
Goods almost given away at the great
Bankrupt sale of clothing at ll42 Main
street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

EDNCsD /. BockYG and c. MenkemiIler,
druggists. wish it known that they guarantees
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets to be the best
remedy for indigestion ever made. They
ways relieve headache.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
A Great Crowd Dispersed.

The police were compelled yesterday,
several times TO dispense the crowd in front
OF the great Bankrupt sale of clothing at
llI2 Main street. Bargains extraordinary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
l. q. DILLON.

BEFORE purchasing HoIiday
Goods 10 viii pay yau 90 inspect Onr
hHe display al China. Glass and
Vases. DAWSON BROS.
223S MnPkaf Sf.aot
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

Having bat very recently return
ell from New York. We are daily
receiving Novelties tor weadiny
Presents. and s0lieit n call.
JACOB 81. GRURB,
seHsler Corner Twelfth and Main.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

As usual the pedestrians on Market
street are checked by the crowds which
gather about Dillon's windows to admire
the rich and varied display. Mr.. Dillon
has just received an invoice of blue-white
gems aad is opening daily new novelties in
The fancy goods suitable for the holiday
trade. His store is crowded daily, from
early until late, while the beautiful articles
in his windows keep q gazing crowd through
ont The entire day. In marking his holiday
goods, Mr.. Dillon placed prices extremely
low in every lire and sells them at very
little above the cost in the Eastern market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
A Dose,

mich the clothers of this city do not like
IS he great slashing OF prices at the great
bankrupt sale Of clothing at ll42 Main
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
The second letter reads a:

uC oSNOuN ACNlCl
MCCOYS, Ono, Dec. 1, 1884.
10 the Honorable Council Wheeling, W.
ia.
GENTLEMEN:-We do hereby agree to
furnish your city Five hundred thousand
good, hard burned paving brick, weighing
not less than ten lbs, of any desired shape,
suitable for street paving equal in quality
to sample shown. at Sixteen and so Dollars
per NJ F. .. B. cars or at wharf in your
city. Will furnish satisfactory bonds should
contract be awarded US.
BowLEs 4 GoUCHER,
Successors to Wilkinson l. Stewart, Nc
Coys, Ohio.
Address US at Calumet, Ohio. Telegraph
Office Elliottsville, Ohio.
These letters, the text being omitted yes.
'erday morning, are published by request
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
NEW ADvERTIsGMGHI9J

WEAR Locke's own make $3.50 shoe.
ANY style. Locke's. 1043 Main street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

The celebrated AnheuScr Busch
beer ON oraught at the Cafe BrunS-
wick to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
st. Louis Beer,

Go TO the and lOc Store, 1922 Main
street, Wheeling, W. Va, for toys, etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

SHE'LL OYSTsRs and Game specially, at
me fh9nix Restaurant, under Academy Of
Music, Twelfth street y
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

The Sigourney Literary Society will give
a musical and literary entertainment, at
the Wheeling Female College Friday even
ing, December 18th. All are cordially in
yited to attend,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

ASK Edmund F. Booking and C. Menke-
miller, druggists about Acker's Blood Elixir
The only preparation guaranteed to cleanse
the blood and remove all chronic diseases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
The Two Proposals Submitted by Mayor
Miller.

The Two Proposals Submitted by Mayor
Miller.
In giving yesterday morning the bids Of
two upper river companies to furnish paw
ing brick, as communicated 10 Council by
Mayor Miller, the text of the letters was
omitted. They are as follows
CALUMET JEFF. Co., O., Nov. 10, 1881.
J. A. Miller, Wheeling, W. Va:
DEAR SIR: As per agreement we quote
hard burned paving bricks, made OF fine
inches thick, which will give a weight Of
about 9 pounds, at price Of $l3 per NJ. on
boat or cars at factory, or a price ot$l6 per
NJ. delivered by water at Wheeling wharf
We do not wish to make more than 250, 900
of them lest we should interfere with our
regular custom trade. Truly,
CALUMET FIRE CLAY Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

WEAR Locke's own make $3.50 shoe.
Any style. Locke's, 1913 Main street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

Baylies and Kennedy's Bright Lights
combination hold the board at the Academy
Of Music this week This troupe is com
posed Of Grstclass artists. The audience
certainly appreciate their efforts to please,
Judging from the frequent applause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

EDNUSD F. BoCxlSG sud c. Menkemiller,
druggists. viii refund the price paid if
AcGer's Blood EExer does not relieve any
skin or blood disorder A new but thor.
oughly tested discovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

WEAR Locke's own make $3.50 shoe.
Any style. Locke's, 1913 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
St. Louis Beer.
A Sensation

The celebrated Auheuser Busch beer on
draught at the Cafe Brunswick to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

ST. Louis Beer.
The celebrated Anheuser Busch beer on
draught at the Cafe Brunswick to-day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

EOR REST-THREE ROOMS AND BASE
i nent kitchen. Rent reasonable 70 GOOD teo.at
Without children. Posession given January 1, "a.
quire at - Virginia street dstir
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

SLAUGHrERING silks and satins at EN-
sheimers,
Sic, Sic, 3lc. Sic, Bic.
Remember the price for satins and silks
ut Emsheimers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11

"ANTED-A RESPONSIBLE PERSON NJ
w take charge Of horse for three months: 10
have u.e Of sme In return Tor is board Address
"a" this ofsee. dsiie
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
ST. louis Rear.
THE FIRE BRICK OFFERS.

st. Louis Beer.
The celebrated Anheuser Busch beer on
draught at the Cafe Brunswick to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-11
ST. LOIS REER.

[Additional Local on First Page.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-05-28
orange Judd.

The above name is familiar to thousands
who read this, as editor and proprietor of the
American Agriculturist, which journal he
made one of the most favorably and widely
known of any one of its class in the world.
Mr.. Judd has severed his connection with
that paper andais now editor and manager
of the Prairie Farmer, a weekly paper well
and favorable known at the West, The issue
of May 8, Mr.. Judd's first number. shows a
vast Improvement, and his ripe experience,
round judgment and his faculty of seeming
to know just what people need, and now to
dish it up to them In, IN the shape Of words
ular journal with an unprecedented weekly
circulation, and those who desire can
have it sent to their address from now
until January LIST 1885, by enclosing 81 to
Prairie FARMER, Chicago, III.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-05-28

Rogers new wall mapof Volusia Co., Fla,
accurate and finely executed. Price 5000.
Also maps of DeLand, Fla, showing princi-
pal streets, buildings and size Of lots, price 10
cents each or 81 per dozen. Also maps of
township II, S. range, 80 east, showing De-
square with names of owners of land. Price
Is cents each, or 81 per dozen. For sale by
J. Y. Parce, Notary Public and Real Estate
DeLand. Fla. -.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-05-28
MARRIED.

HANsCoM-sCHILDRO DeLand Fla.
on the goth of May, 1884, Laban Z. Hanscom,
of Eliot, Maine, to Mary NJ. Schildroth,
of DeLand.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-05-28

Strawberries, Fla, 90 to 90 cts. per quart.
Chas,
Green Peas. Saw, so 90 to so 90 per crate.
g Norfk 81 90 to % :"
% 6 Chas S 600 600 d"
@ n c. so 90 to OOO =
String Beans, Saw. $ IS to 81 so " /"
- Chas. 20 to 81 so {"
Squash, Saw. s1C0 to 81 IS g
g Chas. 81 90 to 81 70 q
Tomatoes, Fla, 81 so to 81 so Z" q
g Ber.- s 40 tos copper Of box.
Cabbage Chas 81 so to 81 80 per g"
and Say.
Norfolk 81 70 to 50 % per +"
Cucumbers, Say. 80 to 50 % per crate
:. Chas. s 1 so to 50 % ''
Potatoes, Fla, 50 % to So 00per bbl.
and Chas., 81 80 to So 90
I" Saw, 81 30 TO So 90 g
C. D. Owens, Gen1. Agent.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-05-28
Exclusive Agents for Rich's Addition.

Comprising about huadred and
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-05-28

FLORIDA DISPATCH LINE, III Broadway,
New York, May "A, 1884.
Receipts of fruits and vegetables at this port
via Florida Dispatch Line and Southern En-
press Co. week ending to-day, 20,6OO pack
ages.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-05-28
AGENTS FOR voLUsIA COUNTY FOR

5NoLUsIA COUNTY BANK, DeLand, Florida.
(BANK OF JACKSONVILLE, Jacksonville, Florida.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-05-28

GORDON-At DeLand, on the 18th of May,
Clarence Gilbert, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Gordon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-27

foundland dog on Friday last. The
animal was old and feeble, and was pur-
chased for a companion for Mr. Shell
don's young son. When taken from
its old master the dog appeared to be
very much grleved, for he whined and
mouned as if his cup of sorrow was
full to overlooking. His food remained
untouched each day, and all attempts
to rouse him from his sullen mood
were unavailing. This morning Mr..
Sheldon started toward Twenty-third
Street Ferry, intending to leave New
York by the early train for the West.
The dog followed him as far as the
corner of Java and West streets, when
he turned toward the river. The gen
tleman endeavored to call him, but
the dog went direct to the dock, and,
as if permeditated, threw itself into
the river. 1t drowned almost imme-
diately
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-27

ITO go back to the original subject,
ar. Ashley, l suppose you see the same
familiar faces about the lobby session
after session.
No, not so much so as you might
think. New faces are constantly seen
4nd old ones disappear. The strain upon
lobbyists is necessarily very great aud
when you add to this the demoralizing
s1fec5 of late hours and incorporate
habits and the fact that they are after
found out In their steals, their disappear.
ance can easily be accounted for"
" What proportion Of these blood-bijls
are successful?"
A very small percentage, sir. Not
wlthstanding the power and influence
OF the lobby, but few of these vicious
measures pass. Were they successful it
would bea sad commentary upon our
system of government, and would vir-
tually annihilate one branch oft The
great majority of them are either re-
ported adversely or smothered in COM
mlttee by the watchfulness and loyalty
OF our congressman" J.E. D.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-27
Exploration Of New Guinea.


< 'ln connection with the
Waltham Watch Company, it may be
stated hat when the proprietors of
The Age desired to present Mr.. G. Z.
Morrison (the explorer of New Guinea)
with a reliable chronometer, acting
upon tae advice OF Mr.. r. L. j. Ell
lery, the Government Astromer, two
Waltham watches, were. however,
procured for Mr.. Morrison instead.
These were kept at the Melbourne OBJ
servatory for fortnight, and thor
oughly and carefully tested, and were
pronounced by Mr. Ellery, at the end
Of that time, to be better suited for
Mr. Morrison's requirements than any
chronometer. Extract from the Mel
bourne ACP.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-27
1t MOuidn't Work.

@. Z. Stoddard, of Providence, be-
ing previously pestered with rats,
caught a large one some time ago aud
put a bell on it. This has always
been accounted a sure means of driv-
ing the pests away In this instance
the scheme does not work we'll The
old bell-rat has been seen to sit like a
kangaroo for half an hour at stretch
rafting the bell with his fore paws,
while the whole colony, young and
old, caper and dance around as if they
were at a rat ball. They act so cute
ly that Mrs. Stoddard will not allow
them to be treated to a supper of cold
poison.