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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Hnck Island CnuntY-

Z
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court; In Chancefy.
Katie Reilly vs. Thomas Reilly, Barney Reilly,
Patrick Reilly. Katie Harten. Margaret Mack
anboa, Eugene Reilly, Jr., John Rel ", Michael
Riley, Maria Reilly and Eugene Reilly,-Parti
tion--General No. 2612.
Notice is hereby siven that by virtue Of de.
cree of said court, entered in the above entitled
cause on the 10th day OF June, A. b, 1881 shall
on Friday the 3lst day Of July, A. D.. 1855 al the
hour Of one O'Clock in the afternoon. al the north
6oOr Of the Court House, in the city of Rock Isl
and. in said county of Rock Island, to satisfy said
decree, sell at public vendue, 10 the highest and
Oest bidder for cash, that certain parcel Of land
situate in the county Of Rock Island and state Of
Illirois. known and des Crbed as follows. to-wit
The south - fcel of lots II and IL in block Of
Thompson 4 Wells addition 10 the city Of Rock
Island.
Dated ut Rock Island, Illinois, this 30;h day Of
June, 4. D., 1885.
HENRY CURTIS.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island Co., III.
PARKS { PLEAs-NTs. COmpl'ts 'ol'tors. did
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An Enterprising, Reliable
House.

Hartz 6 Bahnsen can always be relied
upon, not only to carry in stock the best
of every thing, but to secure the Agency
for such articles as have well known mer-
it, and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation Of being
always enterprising, and ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency for the cele-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will sell it on positive
guaranteer. 1t will surely cure any and
every affection of Throat, Lungs, and
Chest, and to show our confidence, we
invite you to call and get Trial Bottle
Free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
We Cannon AL Against Them

The unprecedented success and merit
of Ely's Cream Balm--a real cure for ca
tarrh, hay fever and cold in the head
has induced many adventures to place
catarrh medicines bearing some resem
blance in appearance, style or name up
on the market, in order to trade upon the
reputation of Ely's Cream Balm. Many
in your immediate locality will testify in
highest commendation of it. Don't be
deceived. Buy only Ely's Cream Balm.
A particle is applied into each nostIil; no
pain; agreeable to use. Price fifty cents
of druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
AN ANSWER WANTED

Can any one bring US case of Kidney
or Liver Complaint that the Eletric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say that they
can not, as thousands of cases already per
manently cured and and who are daily re
commencing Electric Bitters, will prove,
Brights Disease, Diabetes, week Back, OF
any urinary complaint quickly cured; they
purify the blood, regulate the bowels, and
act directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale at SOC. bot
tie bv HartZ & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
TIE PRESIDENTS SUBSCRIPTION
Toward Rebuilding Bafalo Music Hall

Toward Rebuilding Baffalo Music Hail.
His Interest in His Old Home.
BUFFALO, n. Y, July 3O-Mr. Fred c.
NJ. Lautz, president Of the Music hall com,
mittee. received Tuesday evening letter
from President Cleveland. enclosing a sub
scription for $3.50 toward rebuilding the
hall In the letter the pre- ,idsnt says:
A residence Of mora than twenty seven
years in Buffalo and position for a short
time at the head Of it, municipal govern
ment should not fail t. interest me exceed
ingly in all that pertains u the city's ad-
vancement and prosperity, and, whether it
shall be my residence again or not, this in
tersst will not abate, nor shall ] ever forget
the proofs l have received IN the past that
! may confidently number among the peo-
pie Of Buffalo many tried and true friends
The fund for the retuil ling Of the new
hall now amounts 30 nearly So, J0J, q
further sum o. S27, 900 being needed before
the commencement OF the work.
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NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS !
Rnck Island EnuntY

STATE OF ILLINOIS
Rock Island County
In the Circuit Court Of said Rock Island comfy
II Chaucery.
Claus Tntiedt, Administratorof the estate Of An
ma UnteGt. deceased, " James tirst Lena
First, y. g. Oids Il sons ana WASN'T gtou L.
sweeney. Foreclosure
To said defendants y. &. O!ds Il sons: Ho.ct
i hereby given that the above entitled sEt j. nov
pending in said couTJ, and that summons has beer
issued against You therein.
Now, unless you sha Il personally be and appeal
before said court on the first day Of the IeNt tern
thereof TO be holden in the court house in The c-;t
Of Rock Island, in the county Of Rock Island anC
state aforesaid on the first Monday Of september
next, TO which time and place the said summons !.
made returnable, and plead. answer or demur Il
the bill of complaint in said suit filed. that tnt
same will be taken for confessed as &gainet yer
and decree entered accordingly.
Dated at Rock Is and, H.. this 9th day O
July, A. D., 1885.
EDWARD H. BOWMAN, Jr..
Clerk OF said circuit court.
HENRY CURTIS, Compl'ts Sol'tr. d4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

For men must work and women weep.
But it is mighty hard thing for men 10
work when health is shattered, the sys-
TEN exhausted and energy departed. Let
them not despair, however, for Mishler's
Herb Bitters as a tonic and vitaliZer is
incompatible in its lasting effects 1t
builds up the system and gives new life
and vigor to mind and body. Working
men and men who use their minds more
than their bodies, will find in this great
preparation just what they want TO tone
up their systems that have become debil-
itated by strain, overwork or other cause.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
The Banks and the silver Question.

New YORK. July 80. The associated
bank of thi. city began Tuesday to carry
on { the arrangement they lately made with
Unite. States Treasurer jriar to ex-
cLangs me Vi their So.. Tor some Of the
fracaoael silver h-ll Ly the government
The hank, deposited Ia the sub-tressuri
$J.9i5J0J in goli. The silver the banks re
ceive will be held in tuik by the clearing
house in Il special vault, AMI {
certificate viii be Issued to eack
bank for its proportion Of the silver
TIE certificates VII not be nsgotia BILE "Ona
rea on gwen by the banks for adopting the
silver scare resolution" says Tbs Sun, "wa'
t..at they hoped their policy would promote
tue circulation Of silver. Exactly how they
propose to in GREASE its circulation by lock
ils ii up and issuing. non-neg otiable certif
Gates therefor, it would be interes ting t.
learn
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Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, %
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court, TO the September Term 1881.
Ella Eillmer vs. Joseph II. Killmer-In Chan
Gerry.
Affidavit of non-rasidence Of the above defen-
daut, Joseph H. Killmer, having been fled in the
clerks Office of the circuit court Of said county,
notice is therefore hereby given to the said non
resident defendant that the complainant filed her
bill of complaint in said court, on the chaRcery
side thereof on the 2Sth day Of July, 1855, and
that thereupon summons issued ont Of said
court, wherein said suit is now pending, returna-
BILE on the first Monday in the month Of Septem-
Der next, as is by law required. Now, unless
Won the said nonresident defendant above nam
ed shall personally be and appear before said
circuit court, on the first day of the next term
thereof to be holden at Rock Island in and for said
county, on the first Monday in September next
and plead, answer or demur to the said com
plainant's bill of complaint, the same and the
matters and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed. and decree entered
against you according to the prayer Of said bill.
| E. H. BOWMAN. Jr.. Clerk.
| Rock Island, Illinois. July IS, 1885.
| NJ. Nj, CoRBETT, Compts Sol
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Hay Fever. have been great SUIT
ferer from Hay fever for 10 years. l read
of the many wondrous cures by hly's
Cream Balm and thought l would try
once more. In Is minutes after one up"
nlication was wonderfully helped. Two
weeks ago commenced using it and now
I feel entirely cured. 1t is the greatest
discovery ever known or heard Of
Dubamel Clark. Farmer, Lee, Mass.
Price 80 cents.
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Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, S..
Rock Island County. {
I'm the circuit court September term, 1885.
Cornelius H. Smith VS. Adoph h. L. Lowe and j.
D. Perry-ln Chancery.
Affidavit of non-residence Of the above defend
ants Aldolph NJ. l.. Lowe and j. D. Perry having
been fled in the clerks Office Of the circuit court
of said county notice is therefore hereby given TO
the said nonresident defendants that the com
planant filed his bill of complaint in said court on
the chancery side thereof on the 2Sth dsy Of July,
1885, and that thereupon 4 summons issued out Of
said court. wherein said suit is now pending, re-
turnable on the first Monday in the month Of Sep
TENDER next, as is by law required. Now, unless
you, the id nonresident defendants above
named, shall personally be and appear before said
circuit court, on the first day Of the next term
thereof, to be holden at Rock Island in and for
the said county on the first Monday in September
next, and plead. answer or demur to the said
compartments bill of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed, and q decree entered
agast you according to the prayer Of said bill.
Ell BOWMAN, Jr., Clerk.
| Rock Island. Illinois, July %, 1855.
/ NJ. NJ. CoRBETT, Compt's Sol.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

GUNsNITHs'
Wolff, Chas Ill Seventeenth street.
HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street.
HARDWARE,
Stewart h Montgomery, 800 second aNcLae.
MERCHANT TAIL0RS.
Wendt. Il. 1902 second avenue.
| NEWSPAPERS.
| The Rock Island DAILY ARsUs published ever
| evening, (SunGay eXcepted) in Argus block, OF
| posiJe Postofice. Best advertising medium in h
| city.
| The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUs: pGblishe
| every Friday fine Job department IN Gomez
| ii on with the establishment.
D RESTAURANTS AND CONFECTI0NEES.
Kren, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
SALOONS
| Westph al John, 1872 second avenue.
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Buckier's A1nica SaIve.

The greatest medical w0ndec q Ne VOID
Warranted TO speedily cure h-fas, bruises,
cuts, ulc. rs, salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corus. letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin erupticns, Eua-an-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For ssle ~
Hgrtz 6 Rahnsen
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It Cleanses the Head. Allaays
Masters Sale.
STATE or ILLINOIS,
Cpuutv nf Rock IslaOd { &C

STATE OF ILLINOIS, 90
County of Rock Island,
In tho Circuit Court; in Chancery.
Hugh Ralston VS.. Henry Falb, Martina A. Fab,
John NJ Moore and Mary Moore,-ForeClosure.
General No 2629.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of decree
of said court entered in the above entitled cause.
on the 5th day of June, A, D., 1885, ] shall, on
Saturday the 5th day Of September, A D., 1885, at
the hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon. at the
north door of the court house, in said county of
Rock Island to satisfy said decree, sell at public
auction to the highest and best bidder for cash
in hand that certain parcel of land. situated in
the county of Rock Island and state Of Illinois,
known and described as follows, towit:
The west half Cd Of the southeast quarter
(z) Of section thirty-fve 1851 in township seven
teen 10 north of range three go west of the
fourth (lth) principal meridian.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 9th day OF
July, A D., 1885.
HENRY CURTIS,
Master in ChanGery, Rock Island county. III.
PARKS u Pleas tNTs, COmplts Soil rs d5w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
The EUREKA FURNACES

Are selffeeding. thus requiring the least pos. lie
amount Of attention; carrying IRE with certainty,
and securing perfect uniformity of temperature.
They do this with the cheapest grades tunscreened
nut and screenings) of soft coal without SCOT Ike
or odor in the house, and easily pay for them
selves by saving in coal bills. Sold on guaranteed
Write to OF call upon McCOMB d ARNOLD
Genl Ag'ts, So Lake Street, Chicago III.
iuly 6-dlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

To ali who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood &c,
| win send a recipe that VII cure yoQ.
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
WIS discovered by a missionary il ooGth
America. Send a self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INNAN, Station D,
New York CITY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
tits Never Too Late

to cleanse the teeth, and render the breath
oderlferous with Fragrant 60Z0O0NT
but it is best to use this wonderful veget-
able Elixir before the teeth begin to fail
and the breath to lose its freshness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
HOgSFORD'S ACID PHOsPHATE
4 Valuable Nerve Toulc.

Dr.. c. c. Olmstead. Milwaukee. Wis,
says; II have used it in my practice ten
years, and consider it a valuable nerve
tonic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
Every store in Town.

EVANSVILLE y. Y, July 30-A de-
structive fire occurred Wednesday morn
ing Every store in Town, nine dwelling
houses and the church Of the Disciples were
burned. The loss is estimated at 81, 0OC
and the insurance $4,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

What makes the breath SO fragrant, pure
What makes the rosy gums endure:
What makes the teeth so pearly whitel
What makes the mouth dear delight
IT'S soZoDoNT, that precious boon
Which none can use to late, too soon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

Peanuts never were SO cheap as they
now are, The price per pound being from
90 cents 10 } cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

Where have used Tongaline in cases
of neuralgia it has worked very satisfactN
orily so far R. W. Brady, NJ. D., Hon
esdale, Pa.
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VT ANTFD-Lades and gentlemen N city or
w country TO take light work at their own homes
SO TO "a Gay can be easily msde work sent by
mail; 10 canvassing We have good demand for
our work and furnish steady employment. Ad-
dress. with stamp, CROWN MFG COMPANY,
294 Vine ST., Cincinnati, Ohio
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

Hunts { Kidney and Liver Remedy IS
excellent in all of the diseases Of females.
For delicate women, no medicine equals
it.
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Euiosizins Sir Moses Monte fore.

LONDON, July 39.-Ail the morning paper,
contain Mandatory notices CT Sir Moses
Montefiore.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

A Virginia democrat was presented
with triplets by his wife, and he named
them Cleveland Hendricks and Reform
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

Senator Stanford's California vineyards
will, it IS estimated, produce this yea;
900, 600 gallons of wine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

Horses may be saved from sunstroke
by wet sponge on the top Of their heads
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

The Rev Edward Everett Hale is
spending the summer at Naragansett
Pier.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

"spalding's" celebrated glue useful
and true.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

Louis Kossuth is at present soJourning
in the Lanzo Valley, at the foot Of the
Savov Alps.
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New Advertisements.
lmpOrtants CanvasSerS

WANTED.-LiveC anvassers in every comfy
in the United States TO sell FOX'S PATENT RE-
VER>I6LE SAD IRON, which combines two Sad
Irons, P usher. Fluter. &C., one iron doing the
work of an entire set Of ordinary irons. Is self
heating by gas or alcohol lamp. DOES AWAY
WITH h0T KITCHENS. Price moderate. A
ers. Address, for circulars &c, FOX SAD IRON
CO. IS Reade ST.. NY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30

President Arthur shaves himself and SC
does President Cleveland.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
What is Catarrk:

II i a disease Of the
mucous mem brgue
generally originating
in the nasal passages
nd maintaining it.
stronghold in the
head. From this poini
it sends forth a poi
sonousvirus alongthe
membranous Innings
snd through the iii
gestiye organs. cor
upting the blood ana
producing other trou
blesome and danger
Gus symptoms
Cream Balm has
gained an enyiable
reputation wherever
known, displacing all
rfic1p is aDnlipl iu+0
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-30
A Clear Skin

is only a part Of beauty;
but it is a part. Every lady
may have it; at least, what
looks like it, Magnolia
Balm both freshens and
beauties.
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DIR. FOSGATE.

300 Brady Street. Davenport Iowa. 30 years practice makes all
private diseases specially such Syphilis Goo1hea Gleet
Structure IpOency Spermatorraa all urinary troubles and
mercurial affections of the throat skin and bones
Cancers Tumors Piles Caah and all chronic diseases treat
ed successfully Consultation and correspondence free
prompt red
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GUIDO BECK,

A RCHITECT.-Second Avenue, over Peoples
Il National Bank, Rock Island, Illinois.
Eov-29-dly
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On the topof the box is an inclined cover which
prevents the rain from entering; attached to the
covers, on top and bottom, springs which keep
them always closed. When the top cover closes
ii strikes bell to let you know that your paper
has come. It's the finest invention Of the age.
The ARGUs is the agent in the city for these box
es. They are supplied to the ARGUS subscribers
at very low price.
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The Acme Ledger
AID
BILL HOLDER.

A device for keeping small and transient &c
counts: the latest and best: q necessity 10 every
business man; uncxceded for strength, beauty
GnC convenience.
Some Of the advantages 20 De derived from the
use Of this Ledger are
All the small accounts are by themselves in
safe place and made Outin bill, form. with one to
three writings saved.
. For collection the book may be carried in
he pocket. II The bin j. paid is torn ont if not
l. Is ready FOR the next time.
3. When parties call 20 pay, mich time is saw
ed as the bill Is ready 10 be recepted.
The Ledger is not limited 70 any special bust
ness, bg. can be used 20 advantage in any retail
business
Any business man VINO is on the lookout for
practical and time-saving inventions cannot af-
ford 10 pass this without a trial, which involves
no NIX, as the bills furnished are alone worth the
money for the purposes Of bill heads or state
mer,,.
County Rights for Sale.
All orders promptly filed. Price OF Ledger,
Win l.0J0 BID heads, neatly printed. 1870.
All orders Tor the Ledger. and all requests Tor
county rights, must be addressed to
J. ". POTTER,
ARGUS OFFICE. Rock Island, III.
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M. M. CORBETT,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Solicitor in Chsncery and
Il Notary Public. Abstracts. Loans and collec
tons. Office, Bufori's Block. I'd averue, over
Ba kers Jewery store uov-A-dly
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Irtsrss allowed - Deposits {: :1s 7sts :
!po- -sIt. 80; AI-rI.
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Open GsTy IRON 9 AN tosF. NJ. ard on Taes
daI and Saturday Egelt-gf '1am TO
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A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Il Rock Island, Ills. Office in Post Office Build
ing, over Mitchell Il Lynde's Bank, Rooms, No
and 10. nov-24- dw1y
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z. D. SWEENEY. CT. WALKER.
SWEENEY & WALKER.
e. W. HURST,

A ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT Ia
HOffce in Bengston's block, Rock Island. III.
aug-1-dwY
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Deposits received IN amounts OF 81
aud Upwards.
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A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
II Office in Masonic Temple block. over Rock ls-
land National Ban k, Rock sland, Ill.
sent -26 dWff
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
WILLIAM JACKSON,

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Rock Isl
ANational Bank Building, Rock Island, III.
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the MOLINE SAVINGS BARv

tChar;eIea ~ ~ Leg s:eruTe 0: L!iHois.)
MOLINE ILLINOIS
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PARTITION SALE.

HENRY CURTIS, Compl'ts Sol't.
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Fl. C.. CONNOLLY.

A TTORNEY AT LAW-Ofice with j. T.
Il worthy, l725 Secondavenue. ang-1 dw
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-26

country and the only ones that have been
here for over nine years. They are ugly
little animals, about 3 feet long, and, be-
ing confined In a cage next the hyenas,
are mistaken for young beasts OF that
family, In reality, however, they more
resemble small cinnamon bears. They are
natives Of Australia and from their re-
semblance to a bear and their slow move
ments are called ursipe opOssums. In
Tasmania. because Of its burT0wing
habits and fiauened head, the animal Is
called a badger. Its scientific name,
Phascolomy's wOmbat. signifies pOuched
rat, and in teeth and gnawing propensi-
ties il resembles the rodent. In the tough
language Of the scientific gentlemen who
know all about zoology the wOmbat is q
herbivorous marsupial mammal. These
little fellows are plump, have thick coats
OF long, wOoily, grayish- brown hair, large,
wide, Hat rabblt-like heads, with cleft up
rer lips, close small ears and little eyes.
Their legs are short and fat, al o, The
same length, and the feet have i've toes
each, provided with sharn claws. VIII ch
enable them 70 burrow. The Tail is but
an inch long and is destitute of hair.
These curious compromises between a
bear, an opossum, rabbit and a badger
are quite tame and are disposed TO make
he best OF their captivity They are pro-
vided with good bed of dried grass and
have plenty of dried roots and bread for
food. This climate is hard upon wombats
ana none have lived long here.