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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
MURPHY TABLER.
January 70. 1858

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sill used two
and a-half tons of your Corn and oats Phos-
phate last season, which believe is a special
preparation for spring crops. | was very
much pleased with the result from 1t on my
oats and corn. / can see great difference as
to the yield and maturing OF the crops, and
consider am amply paid for my investment
so much SO that | expect TO use 1t again.
Very Truly Yours,
T. II. WYSONG.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Uncle Rastus-"Why does dey put
In God we Trust on a two-cent piece
and doesn't put it on desc yere ten
dollar bills, Sambo, does yer know
Sambo-'I dunno, chile, but | 'spects
its cause yer don't hab to ask no one
fer trust when he has ten dollars"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
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WI. a. MORGAN.
Moler's, Dec. 20, 1887.

Mr.. Towner Schiey-Dear Strive have used
upwards of two tons of your special pre- para
tion for spring crops manufactured by Ches-
apeake Guan0 Co.. OF Baltimore, last season
upon oats ana corn. Had the season been Ia
yorable, we would have had flush yield.
Could see a marked difference in the yield
where Phosphate was used and where none
was applied Most Respectfully,
LEE H. MOLER,
WASHINGTON BANKS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
December -, 1887.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I used a small
quantity OF your Corn and oats Phosphate
this last season. Although | had a poor OPP
portunty of testing IT, | must say believe ii
TO be an excellent preparation. Judging from
the fine results ii produced for my neighbors.
| see no reason why | should not use 1t the
coming season.
Respectfully, &C.,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Woman Ito tramp who has eaten a
whole mince pie)-You seem to have
a good appetite.
Tramp with tears in his eyes)-Yes,
madam, that is all that have left in
the world which i can rightly call my
own.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
!. II. wYSONG.
scrabble. w. Va, November %, 1887.

ScraDDIe, ". va, NONenDer y, 1877.
Mr. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I used one
ton OF your Corn and Oats Phosphate, manu-
featured by the Chesapeake Guano Co, of Bal
timore. | believe H. To be all right, pure
preparation. SO far IL has given me satisac-
Iion and do not hesitate % recommend II 10
the public. Respectfully, Yours,
JAMES w. DUNALL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
.IannarY IL. 1883

y
Mr. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I have always
been an advocate for fertiliZng spring crops.
Ihave been using your goods Tor some years,
and feel that have been well paid for my i'm
vestment. ltprevents the worms from work.
ing upon the corn, and that alone would pay a
farmer for the use Oft.
Very Respectfully, &c,
W. II. BYERS, ofJoseph.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
Consumption surely Cured.

that have positive remedy for the above
named disease. BY its timely use thousands
of hopeless cases have been permanently
cured. / shall be glad to send two bottles of
my remedy FREE To any Of your readers who.
have consumption II they will send me their
express and post Office address. Respectfully,
4. A. SLOCUA, N. c., Isl Pearl st. New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Bessie, hear your sister is sick
What ails her?n "Idon't know, ina am.
Maybe it's the diploma" THE what,
child?n The diploma. Iheard mother
say she took it at school,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
A. STALEY.
December 81, 1887.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir--I used small
quantity of your Corn and oats Phosphate
last season Where / used ii my corn was ell
egant. | raised upwards OF sixty bushels TO
the acre, which considered very good Tor the
season. Respectfully, &c,
WIN. T. HOFFMAN,.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
RuckIen.s Arnica SaIye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises
Sores. Ulcers, Salt Kheum, Fever Sores. let :
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. IL is guaranteed To give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price - cents per box. For sale by j. q. Glib
son.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
November % ISS

Mr. Towner Schley-Dear Sr-Your Phos-
phate for spring crops have been using Tor
some years. Ii has always paid me for my
investment. IL not only improves my crops,
but il is sure to destroy the worms. / shall
continue To use IL.
Truly Yours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
sbepb.rdstown. Dec. II, 1887.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-l take pleas
ure in renewing my certificate given TO you
eacn wear, for the success ha re had from the
use OF your Corn and Oats Phosphate, manu-
featured by the Chesapeake Guano Co, OF
Baltimore. / am thoroughly satisned as 10 lts
strong qualities and believe IL TO be a pure
preparation, containing nothing to inJure the
soil | shall continue TO use 1t.
Very Truly Yours, o
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
January IL, 1888.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-Where l
used your Corn and Oats Phosphate last sea-
son upon my oats, could see marked diff
ference as to the yield and maturingot me
crop. am satisfied / was well paid for the
use of it, Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH L. WALPER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
Near Billmyer's Mill, Dec. ., lSS7

Mr.. Towner Schey-Dear Sr-l have used
your Corn and oats Phosphate, manufactured
by Chesapeake Guano Co., of Baltimore, for
some years find il not only paid me for
my investment upon my corn and potatoes,
but ii is Il sure destroyer of the worms. ! shall
continue to use it.
Very Truly Yours, .
VI IIIrNEIr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

How TO PLANT TREES. On receipt
from the nursery, the trees should be
heeled-in. If they are to lie several
days, the tops have to be shaded. If
they are very dry, tops and all should
go into the trench, and the covering be
made quite damp. The holes should
be dug at least four feet in diameter,
and deep enough to admit of plant
ing the tree little deeper than it
stood in the nursery. The filling of
well pulverized soil having liberal
amount of ground-bone and ashes
well worked into it is placed beside
the hole Carefully examine each
tree for borers, cut back one-half of
last years growth, remove all broken
limbs with sharp knife, and coat
with shellac all cuts and chafed places.
All broken roots should be cut smooth
ly with an upward slant, and after all
the roots have been dipped in thin
mud, the tree is placed in the hole.
Spread the roots carefully, drive a
strong stake beside the tree, and fill
in the soil, working it thoroughly
under and among the roots with the
hand. Give two or three firm tread
ings during the process of filling,
which should reach the height of the
nursery setting, and fill the rest of the
hole with a mulch of coarse hay or
straw. Place piece of wooden cloth
between the tree and stake, TO pre-
vent chatting, tie firmly, and the fol-
lowing day give the tree a thorough
watering
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I used your
Corn and oats Phosphate, manufactured by
Chesapeake Guano Co., Of Baltimore, last
spring. IL paid Inc for my investment. l
can cheerfuily recommend u. as | expect to
use il again, Respectfully, Yours,
RICHARD ID. MORGAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
December %, lSSI

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I applied
your Phosphate TO my early corn. lcould see
great difference as TO the maturing and
Welding of the crop. believe IL TO be a good
article, and could not hesitate TO recommend
it, Truly Yours,
REV. ID. VI. MOSER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
Nenr Moler,s. Dec. Is. Is,

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I used your
special preparation Tor corn and oats last sea-
son. | was very much pleased with II. be-
lieve IL "a good Phosphate and see no reason
why should not continue TO useit.
Truly Yours,
ALLEN A. STALEY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
December. 1855.

Mr.. Towner Schley-De;r Sir-Eour phos-
phate Tor spring crops. manufactured by the
Chesapeake GuInO Co, 81 Baltimore, not
withdrawing the long drought. did well for
me. Had used ii OH all my crops ! would
have had "a better yield. 1t also prevented
the worms from working upon my corn.
Trnly Yours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
J. w. Il. FRAZIER.
November 30, 1887,

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Strive used one
ton of your Corn and oats Phosphate last
spring with entire satisfaction. We believe
1t first-cass and can cheerfully recommend
it. Truly Yours,
T.. Il. & II. VI. TURNER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
January IL, 1855.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-Having used
your Phosphate upon my garden for several
years, and being 50 much pleased with the re-
suits, IL gives me pleasure TO furnish you with
an endorsement of the same, believing IL to be
an elegant article. Very Truly Yours,
REV. l.. II. MASON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

crops for several years. Although unfavora'
HE as last season was, am satisfied my
Weld was much better by the use of 1t, ana
was paid for my investment.
Very Truly Yours, ,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
S. VI. HuYETT.
Near Dufields. w. Va. Dec. 10. 1887.

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I used your
special preparation for corn and oats last seat
son, man uiactured by Chesapeake GuauO Co..
Baltimore. like ii. believe had the season
been more favorable | would have raised 4
tremendous crop. | have no hesitancy in
recommending IT, as believe ii to be lirst-
class goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Mr.. Towner Schley Dear Sir-l used your
Phospbate upon a portion of the corn in my
lot and ashes on the balance of corn, and
must saw the corn where the Phosphate was
used was better than where the ashes was
used. Yours, &C., JAMES ID. FAYMAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
JOHN II. SNYDER,
PETER MONGAN.


Mr.. Towner Schlcy-Dear Sir-Your Phos-
phate did elegantly for me last spring used
II in my garden on my potatoes and corn.
believe in 1t, and take pleasure in recon-
mending ii To- my friends.
Truly Yours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Mr. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-Where used
your Corn aud Oats Phosphate last spring. |
could see n marked difference In the yield. |
consider ] was well paid for my investment.
] shall use IL again, Truly Yours,
J. 5. RIGHTSTINE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

Mr. Towner Schley-Dea Sir-I used your
Corn and Oats Phosphate manufactured by
Chesapeake Guano Co., of Baltimore, last
season, and was very much pleased with 1t.
Very Truly Yours
WIN. G. MYERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

The body is more susceptible TO benefit from
Hoods Sarsaparilla now than at any other
season. Therefore, take 1t now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

vanclevesville, w. Va, Jan. II, 1855.
Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-I have been
using your special preparation for spring
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

MORE BEANS WANTED.-There are
two or three counties in Western New
York where beans are grown to an
enormous extent and the farmers
have become rich by their sale. There
seems to be no special reason why
this crop should have been adopted
in this section. We have millions of
acres of similar soil and climate where
beans are seldom grown. If legumin-
Gus crops get their nitrogen from the
atmosphere, the farms where beans
are grown SO largely and the vines
fed out to sheep ought to be very rich.
We do not learn that such is the case.
In fact, it is claimed by some that
beans prove to be an eIhausting crop,
and that the old bean growers are
not making as much money as form
erly.
Beans are at the present time
brought from Europe in bags right
into the heart of the bean-growing
section of Western New York, where
they are put up i'll barrels and shipped
as New York State beans" From
this it is evident that our bean grow
ers have an established reputation
which the dealers are not slow to util-
ize. 1t also indicates that beans can
be grown in other places. We have
known many farmers undertake to
raise beans for the first time who
made a failure of it. They generally
plant when beans are high, and antic-
ipating large profits put in twice as
many acres as they are able TO take
care Of Beans must be kept clean.
But too much hoeing and cultivating
does not suit them. In other words,
we need clean land to start with, or
we must plant on sod turned over
with ''jointer" pillow Immediately be-
fore planting. On such land the beans
get a good growth before the weeds
start, and but little hoeing and cult
waiting are necessary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
MORRIS X. HENDRICKS.
Dncpnnhnr 9 Is

Mr.. Towner Schley-Dear Strive used
your Corn and Oats Phosphate. We like it.
II paid us for our investment. We shall use
In AGAIN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

GOLDEN TINGED BUTTER. -Itis the only
II kind that Will sell readily and bring the
highest price In market. The only way to
get this kind at this SEASON is TO Use the I'm
proved Butter Color" II l. harmless, does
not color the buttermilk and Is tasteiess. IL
prevents the butter from becoming rancid.
Ii Is lac. &c a nd one dollar bottle. Try IL
once. JOSEPH McMURKAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
$50 REWARD!

w + hereby offer a reward of Fifty Dollars
w for the arrest and conviction OF the thief
or thieves who burglarized our store on Thurs
day night, March 22d, 1888.
$. p. HUMRICKHOUSE & SON.
March 80, 1855.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
Us. FLEMING, Agent
The Jefferson County Mutual
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
EGT Ill ICIL,A il-o
ESTABLISHED 1878. -

OFFERS To the people OF Jefferson Couny
" Insurance In safe com pany 81 the aciua
cost OF Insurance, which II much chcapS
than the rates usually charged, and kecpsth
money-at home. Good risks from resp0nst
BILE parties are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIRECroRs-N. y. White, Henry u. Day,n.
port, Jas. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, W
II. i. Lewis, X. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. VII
son. Eugene Baker, y. w. Washington. Jame
Logic, Chas. i. Wilson, John II. Ittle, Jaco1
=. Melvin, T.. q. w. Herr, Isaac II. Strldef.
n. =. WHITE. ............. PresldeBi
II. u. DANENPORT... Treasure
EXECUTIVE COMMGTTEE--N. 4. white. WI
I. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. stfidef
i. Chew, =. W. Washington.
LOCAL AGENTs-M iddleway, John g. shit
ley; Kearneysyille, J. G. Bitner: Hnfpefi
Ferry, Chas. y. Trail; Shepherdstown.l =
Fleming; Duihelds, &. l.. BarDhart; Charles
town, Washington & Alexander.
Gs-The Secretary Will be found at the CON.
pPnys Office. Gibson Building, COurt-iop"
Yard, In Charlestown.
Il. A. ALEXANDER, secy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

4 LII kinds of Marketing solicited in ex.
N change for goods. Will purchase Calves
for cash, and send wagon to get them.
Us. MELVIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
PATRONS Of MUsBANDRY
MORTIMER WHITEHEAD.

The pages of the Congressional Record
must be interesting reading these
days-to members Of the Grange. The
measures the Order is advocating, and
the letters, memorials and petitions OF
members of the National, State, Coun-
ty and Subordinate Oranges in sup
port of the same occupy whole pages,
and hardly day passes now but
something relating to farmers comes
up in Congress.
The fractional silver certificate bill,
which has passed the House by vote
of III to 81, was in answer to call
from the organized farmers.
The reduction of postage on seeds,
plants, cuttings, etc, from 10 to 4
cents per pound is now almost sure OF
success, and united farmers have
brought it to the front.
On the bill reducing postage on
seeds, plants, etc, Hon. b. A. Enloe,
Chairman of the Committee that had
reported the bill in his remarks said
Il call attention to the accompanying
correspondence as evidence of the de-
mands upon Congress. 1t was volun-
tarily addressed 70 me and is impor-
tant information. Out of the great
mass of correspondence addressed to
Inc on this subject, will only present
the communications of State and Ma
tional organizations" Then follow
nearly two pages of official letters re-
spectfully demanding reduced horti-
cultural postage, written by officers
of the State Oranges of Maryland,
Oregon, Indiana, Nebraska, Connecti-
cut, Vermont, Missouri, South Caro-
lima, Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island, Iowa,
New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Della
ware, also from the National Agricul-
tural Wheel, the National Farmers
Alliance. and the Secretary of the
United States Postal Improvement
Association.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

And Notwithstanding the assertion
that the Grange has never entered
into legislation" or welded political
influence" and that women run 1t, "
etc, etc, there is a great pulsating,
reading, thinking and intelligent
world, who knows the works of the
Grange and weigh Alright the worth
of the yeomanry of America.
Socially, the Grange pays for all it
costs us in time and dues. If you
would know its real value compare
the people, old and young, who
attend the Grange with those in COM
munities where the Grange does not
exist. This constant meeting together
is giving ease and grace of manner,
polish, fiuency and form to thought,
and assurance and aggressive perse-
verance. The farmer must learn to
think in more than one channel. He
must not stop the flow of ideas, and
see things solely from his partisan
newspaper, but get at the truth OF
things in general from papers devoted
to the cause of the Grange and agri-
culture. In these papers the people
furnish the sentiment, unbiased, I'M
trammeled, and not poisoned or per
verted by the reviewer or editor. H
K. Hayes
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
The following is the time Of trains stopping
at Shenandoah Junction:
EAST-BOUND.
No. s.-Chicago and Pittsburg express, 526 a.
m.
No. li6-Way Freight, passenger car attach
ed, 630 n. m.
No. 66.-Baltmore and Piedmont accommo-
dation, 1910 a. m.
No. 2.-Fast Express for Washington and Bal
timore stops on signal). 1898 a, m.
No. 3S.-Martinsburg accomm odation and
Washington and Baltimore Express
5.52 p. IN.
WEST-B0UND.
No. Accommodation .2l a. m.
No, 65.-Baltimore and Piedmont accommo-
dation. II % a. m.
No. li7.-Way Freight. passenger car attach
ed, sos p. m.
No. l.-Cincinnati and st. Louis limited ex-
press, 4.l6 p. m.
For information, tickets. &c, call on J. s.
FLEMING. Shepherdstown, Agent for b. & o.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
MASON { sAXliN ORGAN { PIANO GO,
BOSTON. NEW YORK. CHICAGO.

Ny MAN OF ordinary ability who can iur-
"A nish good references AN have steady en-
poyment with good pay, 10y addressing =. =.
N con- BIER ~ co Rochester, y. y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

GCOO per month TO Agents who handle
tNOOO our work. Portraits enlarged from
ali kinds of small pictures. Address PAR
LOR CITY PORTRAIT HOUSE, Binghamton,
y. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27

4 farmer candidate for President is
being agitated in some agricultural
papers We have no sympathy with
this agitation, except to the extent
that all discussion of this nature is of
value in leading farmers TO look into
political matters independent of party
bias. The agitation of farmer candi-
dates for the Presidency or the Gov
ernorship is harmful, however, be-
cause it diverts farmers attention
from the proper channel. Presidents
and Governors do not make laws or
correct them. They merely assist in
executing the laws made by the repre-
sentatives of the people. 1t appears
to us that the farmers first duty is TO
see it that legislators are elected who
will make laws for the benefit of the
whole people, that do not bear UNI
justly on the producing classes, or re-
form our present laws that are now
open TO this objection. Let the farmer
consider, then, that the way for him
TO achieve political recognition ana
independence is by beginning at home
First, attend the local caucuses, and
see to it that men true to the interests
of farmers and the public are sent as
delegates to local, county, district and
State Conventions. When these nom
mating conventions are made up Of
the right kind of delegates, it will be
easy enough to nominate the right
kind of candidates, and when this is
accomplished, the farmers have only
to roll up their sleeves and pitch in, to
elect the candidates so nominated.
This applies with especial force to
candidates for State Legislatures
and to Congress. 1t is to these that
we would direct attention, and not so
off on a tangent about farmer Presi-
dent or q farmer Governor. Our read
ers have only to consider this matter
carefully to see the strength of our
position and act accordingly--Nep
England Homestead
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-27
January =. ISIS.

MASON MARSHALL.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-12-14
Sagacity Of Reason.

correspondent of the Scotsman says: A
black and white collie belonging to one of the
shepherds at Bughlrigg recently was sent
from Jedburgh by train TO LaDgholm. The
dog arrived safely and Langholm and re-
manned quietly at his new home more than
week, when he was missed. To the sur
prise OF his former owner, he appeared early
on subsequent morning at Bughtrigg, a
distance OF nearly sixty miles. Now, when
it is stated that this dog had gone by train
and had never Travelled foot Of the road be-
fore, the fact of his finding his way back over
hills and moors TO his former home is GER
tainly remarkable instance of that sagacity,
or, call it what you like, so often found in the
shepherds dog.
A correspondent at Cape Colony, South
Africa, writes as follows A curious habit of
the ostrich was witnessed on the farm Gull
ford, in the Queenstown district, by the pro-
prietor and some of bis family and his ser.
wants during the late rains. The nest, which
is merely large, fiat, saucer-like hole in the
ground, became flooded and when the water
did not directly drain off, the two parent
birds began to drink it up till the nest was
dTaiaed dry. The poor hen bird was SO full
that she seemed quite sick the cock, however,
drank bis full share as in duty bound, being
the most assiduous in ull matters pertaining
10 the incubator, always sitting on the eggs
himself by night.