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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
COWARDLY INSECTS.
How the Ichneulnon Captures aud Il
the Carpentor- Bee.

How the Ichneunon Captures aud Kill,
the Carpentor-Bee.
There are certain enemies of the car.
penter-bee too cowardly to achieve
their objects by a fair fight. One O..
these, a light and airy insect, with {
scimitar-shaped body belongs to the
Ichneunaontdy, a family noted for de-.
ceitfulness and immoral conduct, tc
say nothing of bloodthirstiness. This
designing creature loiters about and
watches the Ceratina building her nest
When the nest builder has filled a eel,
with pollen and deposited an egg, and
has departed to seek material for a par
tition, the ichneumon sneaks slyly ir
and lays one of its eggs in the cel1. too
30, when the bee comes back, she un.
consciously walls in with her child il.
deadliest foe. When the young bee
has nearly attained full size, the ict
neumon egg matches into a voracio,u
little grub, which evidently looks upon
the fat bee-larva as a hungry chic
might look upon a choice beefsteak. Il
at once falls to eating she helpless creat
ture which conveniently proves to be
sufficient food to nourish the little in.
terloper until the latter has completed
its growth. When sufficiently grown
the young ichneumon spins beautiful
silken cocoon about itself, in the mos
innocent manner, and changes to {,
pupa. In this state it waits until tn.
bees in the tunnel above it have ma
tured and departed, and then issue'
forth full developed ichneumon. and
flies into the world to play its heredi
tary tricks upon any unwary insect i
may chance to meet. We found one q
these ichneumon cocoons in the middle
cell of a Ceratina nest. Only ono O.
the mature bees was found in the TIN
mel below the cocoon, and it had it.
head pointed downward; thus telling,
as plainly as words could have told
that, disguised with the creature i,
found obstructing its upward pathway,
it had turned about with firm inten.
ton to dig out by way of China, or die
in the attempt! And, undoubtedly,
many which escape being eaten by the
parasite. die thus from Imprisonment
Anna Botsford Comstock, in st.
Nicholas.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
TRIUMPHANT LOVE,
Il Thrilling Bicycle Romance of tho Crol
of 1889.

Il Thrilling Bicycle Romance of the Crop
of 1889.
Rachel, you sob in vain Never
again shall the young man darken thu
doors of this palatial dwelling. A
monster in human form who will 20 to
church in his bicycle pants and add to
the proclamation by taking up the COL
lection in that attire can never be q fit
companion for my daughter. Go to
your chamber, Rachel, and try to for
get him, and may take you to the cir
Gus in leafy August"
A shudder shook the young girls
frame, and with moan she crept from
the room. ''And must we then be
wrenched apart?" she asked of the
serene moon three hours later "Must
Eugenio's life and mine pursue differ
ent destinies? Must / glide swiftly
down the gloomy, turbid tide OF baf-
fled hope, thwarted love and unrequited
trustfulness to the ocean of despair"
A shrill sound smote upon her ear.
1t came nearer. She saw the pale
moonlight against the wan metal
Hist"
"Ssh!
''Darling!"
'Eugenio!'
Come, fly with mel"
"Oh, Eugenio!"
There's not moment to lose; Won
bright moon will soon sink into the
bosom of the mere; haste, then, dar-
ling Rachel!"
Shall bring a trunk?"
Heavens, no, my angel; I have only
my tandem here; bring shawl strap!"
The whispered words smote upon the
vibrant air and made the innocent
moonbeams culver in weird ecstasy. In
ten minutes the beautiful creature was
prepared. She put her golden head out
of the window and the moonbeams
made an aureola round her crown
''Eugenio," she said, in a whisper like
the dying cadences of an Aeolian harp
''shall I slide down the water-spout or
60 down the stair?"
''Are the stairs clear, lover"
0S, OuL--
Then come down the stair; why tn,
~ater-spout?'
1T would be 50 romantic, Eugenio."
''Oh, that's all right Rachel; we will
write your father that you climbed out
lie window. Gomez
A moment later the door of the man
sion opened. the girl tripped down the
marble stairs. fastened her shawl-strap
on the machine, and an instant later
the betrothed had leaped on to the
tandem bicycle and were fast speeding
towards the dawn and Clarence, where
Eugenio had ordered the wedding
breakfast Buffalo Courier
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
OUR GIRLS.

What means this 70 ,ket through the house.
The poor piano sounding
Discordaut, under careless hands,
For noisy dancers pound ng?
Whose hands the old man scolding stop.
Aud box him into smiling.
And make him foreroo It in the rout,
His "betier sense beguiliEg?
His girls-his merry, mad-cap girls
His laughing, loving girls.
Who spy, benin his spcctarles,
Eeneath his halt bald pate,
The by whose lease was up long since
(Shame tits he stays so latc,!
And then, with noisy ar ;ument
And disregard OF truth,
Vow and declare that age /, fc,gned-
The gray-beard still youth,
It's giris-fts dignity ups citing girls
His youth-r. newinS girls.
Who. when he prates OF early hours
Big shoes, and flannel thicker,
Listen dcmurely 10 his t,lii,
But. after dinner, snic Ssr-
Sn cher uho bold conspiratorsD
To think how mamma teaches.
by bad example, just their ways
While echoing papas speeches?
Who do tii,? Girls, humblgging girls,
Healthy, though careless girls!
But, when life's darker days draw near
Days marked by loss and pain,
Who cheer the heart OF hope bereft,
Who faltering steps sustain:
Their forms, thrQ mist OF falling tears.
Almost TRANSPORTED seem;
Can these be angel messengers,
Our souls and Heaven between?
Yes, such they are, but no less girls
Our dear, familiar girls.
And as his birthdays. hurrying by,
Bleach lovely gray to white,
And Us the old mans past unrolls
In retrospection's light,
His heart exclaims: Goods providence
Der all my days unfurs;
But what would life have been without
These faithful, loving girls:
Those blessed gir.s; my far from wise,
But golden-he arted girls
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

Fro tho Farewell Is Spoken
On the deck of the steamer, or on board the
train that Is to bear you away from those
dear to you, you will. If you are wise, have
safely slowed away in your luggage suffi-
clent supply of that safeguard against ILL
ness. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Com
me:cial travellers, tourists and pioneer
flying and saving properties of the great
tonic. Use for constipation, biliousness,
:n;llarial and kidney complaints and nerv-
OuSneSS.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
Can't Get Rid Of His Nickel

About a year ago some wag polished
off d nickel till it only resembled the
coin of the realm in size and color.
After it had dropped into the bottom
of the bobtail car box the driver eyed
it suspiciously and, evidently thinking
the other side of the coin might be all
right, he gave the decisive pull and
let it pass. From that time to this the
company has been endeavoring to get
that nickel back on the rascally pub
lie. But, strange to say, every man
who tears open the little envelope con-
tanning it and its companion piece
always chucks the smooth nickel back
into the box. OF course no driver can
now complain because the coin always
comes out of the company's package.
During it's first year of service it has
taken about 2,190 trips, and as 1t is
getting thinner and smoother all the
time, there is now no hope of its ever
escaping street car service, except
through tho romantic charity of some
kind deliverer. or through the final
dissolution of the company's corpora
tion.-Baltimore American.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
Relative Condition. Of Strength.

my dear, an estimate here in the
paper declares that if q man we.e rela-
lively a. strong as a beetle he could
lift 1913. 900 pounds"
''ls that SOP" asked Mrs. Bron lev. IA
she dropped her left eye-lid "ru look
TOR beetle in tie morning."
'Why, dear?"
MAY be he'll carry the stove into the
summer kitchen. I've asked you about
a dozen times to do it."-Detroit Free
Press
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

For "a years Dobbins' Electric Soap has
been initiated by soap makers. Vhyf Be-
cause it is best Of all and has an immense
sale. Be sure and get Dobbins' and take no
other. Your grocer has it, or will get it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

"A Southern cultivator says the
most salable sweet potato is one that
is short and thick, and it is to produce
these that you pillow shallow and make
fat hill ridges, so that as the potatoes
grow they will reach the hard soil and
be checked in their downward growth
And will develop thiolnssst
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
Tho wisest Gin.

Tho wisest Gift,
II bought my wife a velvet sack"
Inus proudly bOasted MIR. Brown.
She'u BE- with that upon her back
The bcstdre<sed dame in town.
But velvet sack or diamond ring
Ctn bring no balm to suffering Wife
FAvOrfte Pre- ription is the thi -
To save her precious life.
Inc great and sovereign remedy, known
the world over, for all female troubles in
fammation, cruel backaches, and internal
displacements is Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. 1t is the only guaranteed cure
See guarantee on every bottle wrapper.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

A SAN FRANCISCO firm has built the largest
wine cellar i'll the world 1t is capable of
holding 100000 gallons of wine. Its cost
was t260,OOO.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

PROBABILITIES of red and green cloth came
into fashion at the close of the fifteenth
century,.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

ALL cases of weak or lame back, backache,
rheumatism, will find relief by wearing one
OF Carriers Smart Weed and Belladonna
Backache Plasters. Price 25 cents. Try tem
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

The authorities in Holland have decreed
that women can not serve on school
board. In Sweden it has been decided that
they can.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

Oregon, tho Paradise OF Farmers.
Mild, equable climate. certain and abundant
in the world. Fulliniormation free. Address
Oregon immigration Board. Portland, Oregon
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

HALF-CURED eruptions will return. Eradi
cate them with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dive, so cents,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

The sumptuary laws OF Richard IL pro-
hibited collars from being worn. The law
was never en- forced
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

ANY one can take Carter's Little Liver
Pills. they are so very small. No trouble to
swallow. No pain or gripping after taking
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

NEVER appear Indifferent when others are
talking. Listen politely to every thing, and
don't Interrupt.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
Fro tho Farewell Is Spoken

NEVER whisper in company. If what you
wish to say can not be spoken aloud, reserve
Il until another time.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

TIE slave trade may be accounted extinct
in Egypt. During the last sixteen months
only four slaves have been imported into
that country
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

DR.. Pierce's Pellets-gently laxative or
actively cathartic according to dose IS cents.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
Dear john" said Amanda, .'can you for-l

"Dear John,' said Amanda, ''can you for,
give metz
"Ask him not to tell my John, }" said Be-
!nda; ''he'd never forgive me- And if thai
CHAT Is just the same Is Johns, you'll have
to sew onsthe bottom left-hand button be-
fore he loses it Off, with which words the
ladies kissed and parted.
But am afraid John Meyer number two
told the whole story to John Meyer number
one, the day he brought Belinda to Aman-,
da's wedding.-Mary Kyle Dallas, in N. r.
Ledger. - ..---
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

A 1OC. SMOKE for 5c.-''Tansill's Punchn
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
True Economy

It is true economy to buy Hoods Sarsaparilla,
for 100 Doses One Dollar" Is original with and
true only Of this popular medicine. II you wish to
prove this buy bottle Of Hoods sarsaparilla and
measure its contents. You will ind 1t to hold 100
teaspoonfuls. Now read the directions, and you
will ind that the average dose for persons of dier-
ent ages IL less than teaspoonful. This 10 certain
~ conclusive evidence of the peculiar strength and
economy of Hoods 6arsAparilla.
"Itook Hoods Sarsaparila for loss Of appetite,
dyspepsia, and general languor. 1t did me vast
amount of good" ]. W. WnLErORD. Quincy. Ill.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold b. iii druggists. t six fol e. Prepared only
b5 o. I. HOOD b CoH 1owsll Aass.
100 e9oe1 one Do)lae.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

GRAY hair is by universal custom prohib-
tied in Persia and is never seen.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
THE FRESHET.

" A HOMELESS, drifting band are we,
n Yet lucky in high degree.
For when the house was swept away
Before the freshet yesterday,
To find the bottom went the cans,
Along with kettles. spoons, and pans:
But safe above the house and mill,
The IVORY SOAP was floating still
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04

IL TO be fond of commercial traveller. I inst
w1sa had chosen somebody that could settle
down.
TT you really eciLl bring me q present, end
a'H have me say what 1t shall be, well, let it be
parasol-oneof those in black lace over red
satin; they are 50 stylish,
Have you got your new coat YETI am ALWAYS
50 afraid you will catch cold.
The letter bore date:
NO % LOVE tAKE, srR1Esy,,hs,l
II was only three days old.
Belinda did not scream, nor did she faint.
She doubled up her small fists and NUT
! tered revenge" between her teeth.
''I'll kill her, she said; land then I'll
kill him; and then I'll kill myself. But
| first, I'll have it out with her.
In the morning John Meyer number one,
| who was in a great hurry, never noticed the
peculiar sternness of his wifc's demeanor
"Good-h bye, Tooisey," he said, as he
| fumbled in his pockets. ''Hang it allr'
"Have you lost any thinS!" asked Be-
linda.
20, hang it-yes, some papers," replied
Mr.. Meyer
Important oness" quericd Belinda
LETTERS said her husband II can re-
remember their contents, but not a certain
address. Now wonder where dropped
them"
Where were they from?" asked Belinda.
20, one was from Springville," said John
Meyer, not guessing the trap sprung for
him.
"Ah!' said Belinda, bitterly.
He fancicd his late home coming on the
previous night had made her cross.
''Tll come early tonight" he said, "and
bring you present.
His wife accepted his kiss and thought of
Judas, and then the door shut behind him.
No sooner had he gone, than his wife
rushed to her room, dressed herself, and
with the letter in her pocket, hurried to the
railroad depot and bought a return ticket to
Springville.
She had resolved to meet the fair and frail
inhabitant of 80 Love Lane before noon
tide.
1t was not long journey, and Love Lane
was we'll known by the little boys of whom
she inquired.
1t was a row Of pretty cottages with gar
dens before them, and 80 was on the end of
the row. A dressmaker's sign was on the
door, and an old lady was just setting some
potted flowers out to air; and when Belinda
inquired, from behind her black dotted vail:
''Is there a person here whose first name
is Amanda" the old lady answered by call
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
Oct ECTIvE S
YOUNGSTOWN Horror

In every county Shrewd under Instruction.
In Secret Service Experience
GrannanD detective ure 4Arcade Cincinnati b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-11

Mr.. Ware b. Gay and other Boston capi-
talsts are at FOrd's Hotel.
BIr. W. A. Lythe yesterday qualified to
practice law IN the City Circuit Court
Captain W. r. Bull who has been very
sick for some time. IS slowly improving.
Nj. Charles NJ Lyle and bride (ae5 Miss
Halev) have returned from a visit to rela-
tiyes and friends in Bedford county.
Mrs. A. J. Pyle and Miss Gussie Pyle left
yesterday for "A trip To- Williamsburg, Nor
folk, Ocean View, and Virginia Beach.
Rev. Dr. s. s Lambeth. of Broad-Street
Methodist Episcopal church, Will leave for
Greenwood for the summer next Monday.
Mrs T.. W. Barksdale and Miss Lottie
Berksdale have left for Mbemarle county,
whore they Will spend portion Of the
summer.
Miss Mollie G. Jordan, of Smithfeld,
who has been visiting friends at the Hotel
Dodson, left yesterday morning cia steamer
Ariel for home.
Dir. r. /. Whitock, Of the Episcopal
Theological Seminary, who has been the
guest Of Mr.. John G. Scott, has returned
to Lynchburg.
Mr.. James +. Cook left yesterday for
w llltd llSDuIB ~ u lCpl sc n 1"tA'p ~ Nii4+
Memorial Lodge, l. o. q. T., IN the Dis
trict Grand Lodge.
The Old Dominion Democratic Club will
meet at O'Clock tonight at headquarters,
Eighteenth and Main streets. A full at
tendance IS desired,
Mrs. VI. l.. Garuett, Miss Nellie Dickin-
son, Miss Janey Steel, and Mrs. DIR. steel,
three children. and nurse LETT yesterday
afternoon for Virginia Beach.
Mr.. s. j. Binswanger, accompanied by
his sister, Miss Blanche Binswanger, Mr. A..
| Eichel and Beulah Eichel. have left the city
for Seneca. Kan, to be present at the mar
riage of Mr.. ). j. Binswanger to Miss
Helen Cohen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-11
Ualf of Them Dismissed.

OF the fourteen cases on the docket in
the Police Court yesterday morning Just
one half were dismissed.
cole Myers (colorcd), charged with keep
ING disorderly house resorted 70 by idle
persons for the purpose of gambling, 70 the
ANNOYANCE of persons passing to and from
the Chesapeake and Ohio depot, was fined
$40 and costs.
Matte johnson 'colore0, trespassing. on
the premises of and assaulting and abusing
Maria Bvrd. Committed 10 await COM
mission of lunacy. ~.
E. h.. Lewis (colored), charged VII, as as;
saultine. cursing, and abusing Michael
F,nsh;ne. Continued until tomorrow.
Tbomas Oliver aud William NoSs (ooth
colored) were fined $3.50 aud costs ,,l each
for gaming with cards IN mouse on oni"n
lane Williams and William Harris Sbothi
colored). fighting, in the street fined
Wesley Dorsey, leaving his team ana
soIicitiee passengers at the depot. fined
-. 50 and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-11
\ LITTLE CoMMoysEysE
FIGURING.

Cold 0guro. must trl ths truth we'ye mais
acoaple Of tables taag.l boz Interesting .or 10 a-
pan-ou.
Biih me-.
SUIT. ............ .......... ..........'il ID
Separate Trousers. .......... .............. I'D
Fancy Washable ................ 3D.
O,t,rs-qnf no foat crr- nf.-
Comparable suits with ours 10 sil........ g. m
Comparable grouser. with oaI, ntf1H. 900
Comparable Vest. wlih ouf. q. s...-. ...... B. .,
lTEN BY ITEM
tbs SUITS They're oly rrN n0rftna-
but ~ the dependable .ort nt.. llI..nre
you'u nud a. sticking ouf..'... rf., ana
,ar carried into them -onerei.e u0yr, le
regular sl5 suit. Iasts standard quality. ur.f
We take SD A. enoueh-f. abiashahls rss
that others charge ii5-olt meT fa-ne CONS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-11
LIE MAYO ESTATE.
The sale Includes the Bridge, Islands, and
Other Real Estate.

The sale Of the property belonging to
the estate of Edward c. Mayo to Ware B.
Cav aud associates. of Boston, includes
Mavo's bridge. llayo's islands in James
river. and certain real estate III Manchester
and Chesterfield.
As stated yesterday the price agreed upon
is 500. .O00-one NTH TO be paid in cash
and the balance in three equal annual IN
stalments. bearing per cent. interest.
A deed Is % be made % the purchasers
upon the first payment, and a mortgage
deed will be executed to secure the de-
ferred payments One half Of the taxes foi
1889 are To be paid by the purchasers, and
the other half by the estate
Messrs. Leigh r. Page, George ". Mayo,
Otho G.. Kean, John ). Wise, and L. II.
FitzhUgh were the commissioners appoint
ed under the decree OF the Chancery Count
to sell the property, but Judge Fitzhugh
was disqualified 90 act upon the beginning
of his term as judge OF the Ohancery Court.
The bond originally required of the COM
missiOners before they could receive the
purchase-moncy was Si2j.000, but Judge
Witt. sitting for Judge titzhugh, yesterday
amended the decree by making the bond
of each commissioner S90.000 IL order that
they may receive the cash payment and
bonds for the deferred payments.
The bonds of Commissioners Page, Mayo,
and kean were executed yesterday, with
Receiver J. Thompson Brown rs surety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-11

end OF every week certify 10 the president
lhe number Of hands employed, the amount
on money due, aud the work in which they
nave been engaged and its condition.
=. ne shall Keep the record Of all interments
that take place IN the cemetery and of ell
expenses incurred In the form determined
10y the Board of Directors, end make re-
ports OF the same TO the secretary and
treasurer.
when ordered by any lot-owner 10 pre-
pare a grave he shall cause the game TO be
prepared, but shall not 'bc responsible for
rs preparation by the time appointed un-
less lac shall have had eight hours of day
Light previous notice thereof
RULEs CONCERNING VISITORS.
The gates of the cemetery shall be opon-
ed at sunrise and closed for ingress at sun
set.
Children shall not be admitted unless ac-
.companicd 10y their parents or persons
having them specially in charge.
schools and other large assemblies, ex-
copt in attendance on funerals, shall not
bc admitted.
Fast driving (bevond the rate of four
miles an hour is strictly prohibited.
Driyings on the paths are not allowed,
and NO vehicles are allowed out Of the ave
nues except hearses, or under special per-
mts Of the superintendent
"'fiiH lAH fAA lf'iAAIti aiieAAA iiVb bt
allowed 20 enter the grounds.
no dogs shall be admitted.
All persons are prohibited from picking
any flowers either Wild or cultivated, or
breaking any tree, shrub. or plant. and
from writing upon, defacing, or injur.ng
any monument, fence, or other structure
~ or belonging 10 the cemetery.
All persons disturbing the quiet and
good order Of the place by noise or other
improper conduct, or who shall violate any
Of the foregoing rules. shall be compelled
instantly to leave the grounds.
Tho gate-kccpers are charged 10 prohibit
tho entrance of all improper persons, and
OF an those who may bc known 20 have az
any time wilfully transgressed the regUla-
ti0ns Of the cemetery.
No money may be paid 10 the keepers Of
tho gates or any other person in the en-
pioVmcut Of the company in reward for
any personal services or attention.
No vehicles, except m funeral professions
or under special permit from the Executive
Committee, allowed ON the grounds on
Sunday
No enclosures allowed 10 be erected in
the Now portion Of the cemetery higher
than eighteen inches above tine surface.