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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-12

A Household Manual Of Medicine,
Surgery, Nursing, and Hygiene, for
Daily Use in the Preservation Of
Health and Care Of the Sick and In
jured, with IN Introductory Outline
OF Anatomy and Physiology. BY
HENRY nARTsHoRNE, A. NJ, NJ.
D., LII. D., formerly Professor OF
Hygiene in the University Of Penn
sylvania, and Professor Of Physiology
and Diseases Of Children In the Wo-
mans Medical College Of Pennsyl-
vanis. Octave, 953 pages. Eight
colored plates and 2S3 wood-cuts.
Cloth, ~; full leather, t5. LEA Bro
THEIRS & Co., Philadelphia.
For sale by the publishers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-12

RTO0NLIGHr ON THE go ,--Iy ,lIs.I
N1ARlEL under the auspices Of 'sisSss- Ass
SIDNEY LODGE. No 42S, /. .. G.. T.,
TUESDAY, September II. 1883. There
viii be r Vocal and Instrumental Enter
tainment by the Lodge choir. Good band.
dancing. fun moon, and ali other attrAc-
tons OF the season.
Refreshments at city prices.
11ckets-adults. 80 cents: children, rs
liam King, ID. X. Davis. r. Ellyson, +.
Stevenson. and at the boat.
Boat leaves wharf at 1870 sharp, return
ing at 1890. STeet-car connections. A
good time to al VINO attend.
Sc lisa Su&Tu3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-12
MOZART ASSOCIA'
IA TlON.

The regular wee ky soiree will take place at
the Mozart Academy Of Music MONDAY
NIGHT, september 18th, at 51OclOck. Adj
mission only by membership or invitation
cards which must be presented at the door.
Members can obtain invitatiOn-c cards on
application to &. l.. SIEGEL, i2l Broad
street: MANLY Il. RAMOS IL Co. 903 Main
street, or WALTER ID. Mos rs & Co., Ola Main
street. Sc l2-lt
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DICHMOND THEATRE.
TWENI YsTIIIRD SEASON.
Only First Glass Attractions Engaged,
TWO NIGHTS ONLY,
MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS.
SEPTEMBER 18Th AND l4rH
VIII positively appear the eminent actor
EDWARD THORNE,
IA bis WCil-ku 1Wu success, the
BLACK FLAG"
by Henry Pettitt. author OF " The world, ~
Taken nom Life 81.
Note Wien a convict escapes from
Port.aud prison, England, they hoist the
Black Flag
New and Elaborate Scenery aud q Powerful
Dramatic Company.
Prices as usual Reserved seats at BOX
ONCE al URDAY MORNlNGat9 o'clock.
Tafrphnrc s. t-2tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

ALBAUGu's OPERA HoUsE.-Hcr Males
tvs Opera Company, under the manage
mcnt oi Colonel Mapleson, gave last night
the first of three performances ct Aibaugn's
Oper:. House, Washington. The opera Sc,
lec,c,i was the ever popular Era DlaValo, .
with Mile. Fobstrom as Zerlna. TO. night
"Carnen" will be produced with Minnie
Hauk. the accomplished singer and charm
ing actress, in The tile role. For Wednes'
day niSAt "Traviata" is announced, with
Hli,s Nog;;ira IS Fioletta. This LADY Is an
American, but has developed into one ofthe
best exponents of the Italian school of sing.
ing now on the stage. She has beautiful
voice, of large register, and withal thorough
ly flexible. The rest of the company are
in harmony with their prima donna. The
excellent corps de tnllct is led by Nine.
CavalaZZi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

The RIVER aas again frozen from shore
/, shore IN, morning, but the ice was thin
and s,.ai. ,:o!,s Il? under the influence OF
the sr: and ada. The ferry steamers have
heea !shi@m their regular hourly trips
throuyhon; the dag and the steamer Wake.
heiG Nil v,.-ume her lower river route TO.
mcrrow. Should the weather continue III
vorai,'n i. il thought that tha other river
steamer will resume their trips in few
days Iul,e Of the six Philadelphia coal
ba;ges Which have BEEN detained here since
the freeze were towed 10 Washington yes.
tcr:av, ard the others will be towed 10
Georgetown this evening or tomorrow.
The tug Fannie Gilbert started for Ragged
Point this morning for the Messrs. Faunce,
who were sent :or 10 attend the death he'd
OF one Of their brothers in Washington. The
tug got ~ far as Fort Washington, where
she encountered an ice gorge, which ex
tended :omc distance, and was compelled to
return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

II is wise 10 provide against emergencies
that arc liable 20 arise in every family. Il
cold may be & dangerous thing, or not, Co.
pending upon tho means az hand TO combat
it, IN sGGtien attacks of cold, croup, nsiE-
me-, etc, Ayers Cherry pectcral vii. i.ore
tho quickest and most effective cure, and
YOUR best friend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

Geo. Andrew, overseer OF tho Lowell Car
pei Corporation, was for over twenty years,
before BIS removal to Lowell, afflicted with
salt !heum in its worst form. It's ulcera
ticns actually covered more than half The
surface OF his body aud linhs. He was en-
irely cured by Ayers Sarsaparilla. See
certificate in Ayers Almanac for 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

For SEVERAL YEARS I was troubled with
Ca.urrt; have tried many remedies. Eiy'S
Cgcam Balm has proved The article desired.
| heievs it is the only cure- Il. 3. CoburD,
Hardware Merchant, Towanda, Pa. See
aGv't.
HAD SUFFERED from Ca'arrh foT ten
years The pain would he so severe that |
was obliged to send for doctor. l had en-
tirely lost sense of smell. EIy'a Cream Balm
has worked a miracie.-C. 5. halleys, Bing-
humton, \. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

THE REMAINS of young Douglas Gers" son
of Capt. w. D. Corse, whose sad daath, by
drowning, at pcaala, Fla, has been au-
rouncs;i in tho GAZETTE, will reach ;hIs
city tonight. ana the funeral will take place
from s. Pau!'s Church tomorrow morning,
ct ii o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02
LOCkL BREVITIES.

At meeting OF Mt. Vernon building as
ISOLATION held last night 81 600 were loaned
at 25.
A false alarm OF fire about half.past BIZ
/ O'Clock last night brought out the depart
ment.
The dealers in junk of this city to day
gave bend, as required by law, for the prop
er conduct of their business.
Il. f. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans
held their monthly meeting last night, when
= pleasant evening was spent
1t is understood that number OF promi-
nent gentlemen of this city, are interesting
themselves in the establishment of electric
lights in Alexandria.
The meeting at the Baptist church contin-
ues nightly. There was large congrega.
tion present last night. Rev. Mr. Suter will
preach for the pastor 10 night.
Petitions are being circulated and ex.
tensively signed by citizens OF Stafford and
King George protesting against the passage
OF the bill iOr the protection of wild fowl
The funeral of Miss Eveina Sandford,
whose death was announced yesterday, took
place this morning from the residence of
Col. ]. A. deLagnel, where the services
were performed by Father Okane, of st.
Mary's Church.
Last night was another cold night, and
this morning at o'clock the mercury regis
tered 1S0. The temperature moderated dur
ing the day, however, and at noon the mer-
curry stood al 3S'
To-day was Ground Hog Day, and if that
animal did not see his shadow upon emery
ing fror, his hole this morning he must have
been bind indeed. According to ground
hog ology winter will continue six weeks
longer, but as this Cannot be cured it must
be endured
A gentleman Of this city who attended a
dinner IL Washington yesterday, says his
hostess vas complinentcd on the excellence
OF the meats served and that one of the
guests remarked that in Washington fine
meats could GIvays be had, whereupon the
lady replied that she bought all the meats
on the table from Mr.. 0. F. Baggett, in the
alexandria market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

The BLESSING OF THE CANDLEs.-To-
day is the feast Of the Publication of the
Virgin Mary and Cand!emas Day, observed
in all Catholic churches, and services Incl
dent to the occasion were held at st. Mary's
Church in this city. After one OF the early
masses, wax candles were blessed for use
during the year. Every Catholic family is
expected 10 keep at least two blessed can
dies iu the house for use in case of sickness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic States fair weather.
followed during Wednesday by Local SHOWS
slightly warmer, followed 10y colder weather dur
ing Wednesday and cald wave during Wednes-
day night, westerly winds III the northern pof-
ion. variable winds in the southern portion gen
orally, followed by winds shifting t" northwest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

SENTENcED.-In the Prince William
county court. in session at Brentsvil!e yes
ter1ay, Wexford Clark, colored, was tried
and convicted of hreakiag into end rohhing
store at Potomac City on the 2l7t OF De-
camber last, aid sentenced to three years II
the peni,eatiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

''fanilc TO haya in the house"-hyec'
Cherry psc;oral, tha prompt and certain
remedy for Group colds, and pulmonary al
fuc;iuns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

A COW seen walking about in the First
ward yesterday with horns decorated with
Il pair Of laGy'a unmenlionab!es, which she
had hooked frora clothes lire, strengthen
cd many in their belief that cows should
noS he allowed to roam ut large through the
yards and streets Of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

DEAD-Mr. joseph Potter, a wal! known
farmer OF Fairfax county, died this morning
at his home in The Woodlawn settlement,
aged about 10 years. Hs was brother Of
the late Charles Potter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

No other medicine has won approval, at
bone equal 10 Ayers SarsaparilIa i'll Low
81 aud vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

ROBBERY Mr.. F. l. Entwisle found the
door of his store, on south Fairfax street,
open early this morning, and upon an eX-
animation discovered that his money draw
er had been robbed Of small SUN Of
raouey, which had heen left therein. 1t IS
supposed that the thief was locked IL The
store last night, and after robbiag the draw.
CT, let himself out CT the front door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

last- A called meeting of the Trustees Of the
Alexandria Orphan Asylum will be held this
(Tuesday) evening, at 7'a o'clock, at the office of
S Ferguson leach, osq.
1t Els LEApBEATER Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

Police REPoET-Last night was clear
and cold, with three prisoners and three
dodgers at the station house. The mayor
this morning disposed Of the following cases:
A younr lnan arrested by officer Franks
for being tiruak on tho streets VAS fined 81.
Geo Travers, arrested by officers Brenoer
and TIGER, for being drunk or the street, VIZ
fined 81.
John Brown arrested By officers Davis and
TIGER, fer disordery conduct, was fined 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02
PERSONAL---VERY.. c. 3. Middleton con-
III

tinuss extremely 1T.
Miss Rebecca Kesrsley, Of West Virginia,
ana Miss Ellie Lloyd, of New York, who
have Eeen visiting friends in this city, have
returned 20 their homes to the regret Of the
many friends they made whilst here.
Pruf.G E Little. wac mas jus5 returned
from :. visit to London and Paris, is in this
civ. the guest of Mrs. T. E. Carlin.
Alien II. Green, eldest son OF the late
Hon. Daft Green, OF Stafford. was married
last week. at tho residence Of the brides
father, Mis- TO l.. Montague, the charming
Gaughte. Of DR.. i. G. Montague, Of Stafford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

CO.,, Fopr,rNp To A DESERVING MAN

Coop FORTUNE TO A DESERVING MAN
We understand that the Robert Portncr Go.
has secured the services of Mr.. Franz Peters,
Of Newmarket, Prince William county, as
general manager Of their large business.
Mr.. Peters will receive handsome salary,
and have his headquarters at Washington
He is an exceedingly popular gentleman.
His large establishment at Batavia, in
Prince William CO., will be still carried on
with the same good taste that has always
characterized it, nor will his interest in the
Mill Park Vino Co., suffer under the skiIft!l
superintendent Of Mr. c. A. HeineGen.
His numerous friends hope that his senl.
smile may ever beam on the monthly meet
ings of the itaymarket Agricultural Club,
of which ne is an honored member, for many
years 20 come.
Row on TRAIN.-On thu 4 % loca; tram
which left Washington for this city yester-
dar evening, was a drunken colored man,
who became 50 annoying to the other pas
sengers that he was put off the train soon
after it crossed the Long Bridge. The dili-
Guilty originated by tho man being requested
to lower a window through which the cold
wind was blowing on a lady, land the reques.
being refused The man then became abb
sive and violent and a5 d last resort he was
fcrctly ej%cet! from the car and left on the
side of he track. His behavior was 50 b&d
that some Of the passengers threatened to
clas;ise him, but the threats were not exc
cutld
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

\ sa'led meeting of the City Council was
hs:l last nigh; to hear statement from
Captain Co.'S, OF the Potomac Ma-ufactrrlng
Co., of the prospects and purposes of that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

.rCAELEr, ALI.-WOuL DUUBLE.BREASTED
~ Shirts BEST grade ut
noyl1 AMOS Z, SLkYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02
COMMON COUNCIL.

A quorum Within the bar and more au-
;2itors outside tho bar Of Council, gave in
Giration, las. night, that tho business would
se of mere Interest than usual. After the
clerk ha, Yya the cali of the Mayor an
no,acing tnat inc meeting would be neid To
tea~ Cap!. Gus upon plan of re opening
the :ron Work, tho aldermen were invi-
tel u .na':c : j bat session with Council
aa,! CON. iu.o %Iu chamber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

y:TEA2k An EXAMINAIION by our friends
s. and the public OF our stock Of Merno and
Al Woo Underwear.
oc,G AMOS P. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

;AHiISli NOMINY CHOP! FRESH HOMINY
Il ! Chop. Always on hand.
noy23 C.. S. TAYLOR, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

E5UEE NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES AND
Z Bright Sugar syrup, for sale by
iaIo j. c. MILRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

gF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
! SPECrACLES to suit you, 20 to HENRY
WiLD.rS and have your eyes tested, and you
will have 10 more trouhio. nov2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

CQU&EE, OGTAGON aid FLAT CAST STEEL
s. viii &c sold Ut SO King street. corner of Roy
a.. at Il grca ly reduced price Quality warrant
"a ioct:-Sl J. ~. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

tU3T RECEIVED SOME NEW STYLES OF
:: iycr-patcd Brcastpins 25c. at
ic3 HENRY WILDT'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

" MT WOODEN GLOVES AND MITTS, for
u Ladies', Gentlemen and Children, at
ia13 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

F7GESIII.Y ROASTED COEFEES, roasted in an
4 aromasaving rooster, at my store, for sale by
rvi6 J. c. MILRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

IrLEIGu BASKETS, SLEIGH RUNNERS AND
- BELLS, iJr sa!o at IS King, corner Of Royal
81 10" p:.cc;.
ac.o j y. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

tAgIED SUGAR corn, DRIED GREEN PEAS,
IL Il. +. Peas. Honiny, Beans and Com Grit,
for sale low by [ia12l JIG. MILRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

FGaIAE NEW ORLEANS and PORTO RICO
/ MnLASSES just received by
dcr..2 T. G.. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

{ hDlEs' HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL
II Vests and Pants from % cents to SIPS ut
nuy12 AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-02

+ AIDES AID CuItDHEN'S ALL WOOL
j. I~@ejr@., Just the thing for cold weather, at
iaf3 AMOS 3 SLAYMAKER'S
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-16
A rsmplar Christening.

81 Louis Globe-Democrat.
There was performed the most novel
and interesting ceremony Of the conclave
at the headquarters Of the California
Grand commandery at the southern
hotel. It was Templar christened, and
the rites were Witnessed by g vast con
course OF people. 1t appears that Sir
knight Bernhard Meuser, Of the St.
Bernard cOmmandery Of Chicago, came
to the conclave with his wife and little
boy, who Is only 4 months old. The
little fellow, carried about the hotel, be
came a favorits with the big hearted
Californians and It was learned yester-
day that he was not christened, where
upon it was suggested that he be christ
ned under the auspices Of the COM
mandery, and the idea met with gener-
al Endorsement. Accordingly the little
fellow was brought into the California
quarters last evening, where were gath
cred some hundred Sir Knights and their
'fGyre ladyes." Rev Mr.. Eberhard5
the church OF the Holy Cross, was
called In and told what was wanted, and
he agreed to perform the ceremony. Sin
Knights M. j. Heating, OF the CaifOrnia
cocmandery, No. 1, and Tristan Burgess
u lAA1 N4DA4a4 AsGLu -AL4AA4aAAAAl-f ~
10, formed an arch o. steel with theil
trenehant blades over the head Of the
little one, and Grand Commander Rsu-
ben ii Lloyd and Sir Knight William i
CARAT were godfathers and Miss julia
CARAT, OF San Francisco, was gOdmOth
or. The cOmmandery stood around IN {
solemn square while the ceremony wa
performed, and when it was over the hal
was passed around and almost filed witt
gold pieces, as a christening gift to tn,
little one. he was named Lloyd, for tn,
grand commander, CARAT, for ST
knight William Il. CARAT and Mis-
Julia CARAT, and St. Clair, for ST
Knight William D. st. Clair, Of st. Der
nard commandery, Chicago, and he wa
duly declared by the grand command
cry Lloyd CARAT st. Clair Meuser
The health Of the little fellow was tosseS
OF in c5pious draughts, and he wa
taken of to bed a very much surprise,
yOungster. Mr.. I. Shelby Weller, O
New York, was master Of ceremonies Of
this interesting occasion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-16
SCHOOL BEGINS TO-DAY.

I'm glad vacations over and school IS called
For thirteen ysszs my romplng boys have erazsd
their mothers brain
For thirteen weeks I've counted the saltEy dags
Pm siad ga vaeatioa's over and school begins
today
They say that teachers cannot tsaoh-that scholar
Thro' al the days Of summer-the days that
I wonder if they ever ask how mothers get
With ToInbing boys who find their Joys in doing
EOmzthing WroEg!
There's John, and Joe, and Jimmy, their
When they came home from school that day and
said the term was throughs
Now, John, and j. es and Jimmy, with sunDroW-
Come Ia al nisEt ia q Bout the blight Of beggars
There il. no order In the house; I cannot ind a
The dfaEsrs are tumbled upside down with six
hands hunting Etrlngi
The chairs are always In a roW-the whole mouse
With Jimmy Jumping oa and of TO run his train
of cars.
My brand new carying-knite found out In the
Had used it making arrows for Jimmy's little
And johnny came home from fzhing-came
With fathers best tobacco BOX filed up with
worms for bait.
The birds have had a frightful time the whole
vacation through
They could not hide nest away the best that
heard he Poo5teS crow this morn, to me II
I'm glad vaesatioas over. and school begini
today"
"Au work, - they say, without some play, Ilaze
/ Jack stu pid boys.
/ Well, that's a good old adage end gives th
But if the man Who wrote It lived now and has
He'd Sit up late and scratch his pate to write
] different one.
There, there, I'm not complaining. Thougl
weary of the noise,
! love, as only mother can my rafting rOMLlni
And shah watch for 4 o'clock through ever
When can See my dariings out in tho yard e
play.
I've one deal. boy now sleeping beneath the sum
mer sod
He took a long vacation when he went home
When lies rough school is over, III meet hil
Where graves ne'er hide our treasures-WheI
dear ones never die.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-10-16


In one OF the BOWery museums IN a
wire cage, is e monster owl, with eyes as
big az So gold pieces. A sOlemn-l0Ok-
ing man wandered from the serpents
den to the OWLS cage, and his eyes met
these Of the captive bird. As he walked
around the cage the big, fat eyes Of the
owl remained fixed upon him. He kept
on, and, while the claws Of the bird
clutched the rod on which it perched,
the eyes neither Winked nor Wavered.
Three times he made the circuit Of the
cage. keeping his eyes fixed on those Of
the owl. Then he halted, still eyelng
the bird, ard a Perplexed look came over
his face. Again he started on, with
quicker step, and as often as he made
the circuit Of the cage he closed one
finger Of his open hand. After he had
doubled over seven hngevs an attendant
IN the museum came up and asked him
| what 1t was all about.
600 away" said the man, without
| taking his eyes from the owl, and he
kept on around till he had closed the
other finger and both thumbs. Then he
/ halted, and, still keeping his eyes fixed
on those OF the owl, he said:
| at have walked around that owl ten
times since 1 began counting, and three
or four times before, and he hasn't taken
Lis eyes OF me yet, nor let go the perch
/ with his claws. he ought to be pretty
near wound up, hadn't hep
| The museum man thought the stranger
was a crank, and went on to attend to
some boys that were Fostering the mon
keys.
With the observation that he could
keep on walking as long as the owl
could keep turning lis head around
without letting 80 with his claws, the
stranger started on. He made eight OF
ten more circuits and then halted and
waited to zee the OWLS head fly bach
like a piece Of twisted India rubber
But the owls eyes remained fastened
upoh him with a placid look.
'sWeIl, that beats me, said the man
and he disappeared down the stairway.
What puzzled the man has been
puzzle to naturalists also. One Of tat
4 solutions is that after each turn the OWL
head flies back so quickly that the hu
man eye cannot detect the movement.