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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14
BAD COMPILATIONS.
Ths Secret Of their Cause FalIy ErplaiseA
why Ladies are saiiew and men Pst-
ltA-ssms Valuable Facts on tie Ssh
jest.

In passing along leadinz street. in almost any
city to America to-day, one viii meet With bot few
ladies who bag clear corap5ersoas. Maay persons
have tred 20 account fsr this sss fat beeaa-e Of
the severe climate Of America. tu, such reasoning
10 ~rosg. bad eofapIesGop Ia caused b. lalpufs
blood, and no lady ran b. really beautiful asd no
man rpddy, who has diseassl Or lppar~ blood
The b~st known way of kssp}nz The blosd pure IL
By kesying IL Circulating ~ this rsy u passes rap
idly through the iHBgs, kidHsJs and liver and g
constantly purified. Fat Supporting The System -
siogg-d ~, a. u Frequently tls ease then u course
the bioosl Lfrguez lsafe. Thea FAR tdD often
and women take soaas p1vsTfsl parzaflgs. pii gr
other suistancs that cieaFs tile body quickly, NsAk
the strength. aaf RAVES TIE system Ia -Tsfse
condition than bsfore ilts only stistps Naf y 70
take . gep.s pure sad natural poFSafire. aod@rsts
Iy bot regularly, and the higtesf ks0e medical ga
thorffles ~ the day agree mat toe s"n1lns Imported
Carlsbad spygisi salt H. inhHiisy sgpefiir 70 any
other pafnTai prepnfuiion know 10 the world. "
1. gentle yet sflIspisfinE u j. pare. vet poHerfsl
Confainbg only natural gfsIeftfes being egsPpraisd
from the siebfnted csrebNa spruds spring 1t can
NOT Hnrs The body 10 the ieast snd }sf u has prVFr
failed 10 sssew ne i,arffr H. bld and thus clear
the complexion. flBsdseds q DEBTORS have giYeh
Il their sn,r Allied esf ssfeats fho8sands n les
pie 20 eaeh year 20 ~" taristfid 1pnnH' bat They
can obtain no crater beaeft than BY taking The
Carlsbad -pradsi salt 10 IT. p1gdsrrd fpfta sge a.
can b. procured 81 aay drug st0f" Ia ths is1d.
When u l. e1nsidsr-a tina. tie faflshad ait cpst-
practically iistie Than the cirsp. questionable
and often lsiasiov- sails purEsfise- anf blfies
Waters that 10 the market pnF bottle bang suf
heienf Tor HsHriY month al pfgaons Who keep
pare with the fiaes and desife only @hHt l. beet.
w that II Ia their Int to 1niy the ar.
bad. Zach bottle Il 10 4 bsht blne PAPER caFto'a
and has the signature ksnor a Nsndsis0n 20, soie
agents, On sveFy bottle. bUe bottle mailed upon
rsesipt u Dnr dollar Ur. fob,Adts isrtOrr aud
fampblsis maad free UPON application. Eisnsr a
MeBdsison to, Barclay - New York
febEHTnThursk-tililan i6;opcnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14

The correct number of stars on the United
States flag to-day is thir,y-eight, and thirty.
eigh; it will remain until at least the fourth
day of July, 1890. North and South Dako:
Montana and Washington have not yet been
admitted as States into the Union, aud con-
sequently, they are not yet entitled to repre-
sentation on the flag. They have only been
authorized by law to prepare for admission.
Their peoples have frs. to elect
in April, delegates to constitu.
tional conventions. These conventions
must prepare State Constitutions, and these
Constitutions must be submitted, in October,
to the vote of the people, and the State off,
GERS elected. If the Constitutions are then
ratified by the popular vote, the President is
required to issue proclamation announcing
the fact, and then, ami then only, will North
and South Dakota. Montana, and Washing.
ton become States of the Union. The four
stars, however, will nos be added to the flag
until the fourth day of July next succeeding,
such being the provision of the general stat
utes of the United ststes.-Neir Fork Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14
Railroads 4 STEAMBOATS,,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD,
Arrangement Of Trains In ENsa
Dec. 81, 1883.

Until further notice trains leave Ausu,. a. mi.
lows s '"'
GOING WEST-s.20 A. NJ. for Lewiston. Rorl.
land Portland and Boston, s.a5 A. NJ for Hsl.
lowell and Gardiner: 1905 forIewiston In,
mington. Roekland, Portland and Boston: 400
7. NJ for Hallowall ana Gardiner; aOs =
for Brunswick, Bath. Portland and Boston SNP
M. Tor Hallowel and Gardiner; 1888 p W. night
Pullman for Lewiston. Portland and Boston, and
for Bath Saturdays only.
GOING EAST 225 A. M tniyht expr,.s, N,
Skowhegan, Bangor, Bar Barbor St Stephen.
ST; John and Aroostook County; %
An Tor Watervile, skowhegan. Bangor and Green
Vile; $50 r. NJ. for Ssowhegan, Belfast. Drx
ter, Bangor, st. Stephen, st. John and Aroos
took County; 40 y. NJ. for Naicryile on Satur
days only.
The Night Pullman Trains run caoh way every
night, Sundays included, but not TO Skowhefsn, On
monday morriuga, or TO Belfast and Dexter or be
yond Bangor on Sunday MORNINGS.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN leaves Gardiner for
Augusta at :, 45 A. n, 20 and 5.0sP VI; Halloween.
at s.o2 A. NJ. i.ss and j.2a r. 81.
FREIGHT TRAINS for Portland. 7.Os "A. M. and
l2ls T. NJ, for Nat.rvtl'e asG vane.Snro l2is p
a., and $40 Z. M. due from Rn.tou. i22s and 4iY
Y NJ; due from NaIce1o-e AMI V .cHt.llc s5 A.
M. and 1905 Pm
through tickets TO Cahi4rnia nd lli points south
and West may be hHi o. Z. n. WHlker nckct agent
Augusta. the only Office iog wa al runiss and
checking baggage free Of esq us-.
PAYSoS I'ULEEr, C,L1 Managef
y. u. BooTH8y, CenT Pns, and 1Ick,t Ast.
Portland. Dec. e. isSS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14
TO0US NOTES.

The ueo. II. Wood Co. which recently
played in Augusta will preseni the dra ma
DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde in Gen. FRANKLIN
Hall next Tuesday evening.
Next Monday is the quarterly pension day
at Togus and the old soldiers ere eagerl,
waiting for its arrival. The pension roll fol
the quarter amounts to about S39, 900, Of
which $50, 900, will be paid out this month
Rev. FIR. Plante of Augusta will conduct
the Catholic services at the Home till the
middle of April when it is expected that Rev
Fr. Bradley viii return from Lexiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14

and catarrhal headache. This 10 the first rem
edy that afforded lasting relief.-D. T. His-
ginson, las Lake ST., Chicago.
suffered from severe cold in my head for
months without relief. Ely's Cream Balm
has worked like magic in its cure, after
using it one weeks. j. Harris, Wholesale
Grocer, ll9 Front ST.. New York.
l was 50 much troubled with catarrh it Sc
riously affected my voice. One bottle OF
Ely's Cream Balm did the work. My voice
is fully restored.-B. +. Liepsner, 4, NJ,
Pastor Of the Olivet Baptist Church. Phils-
delphia.
have been a great sufferer from dry cat
arrh for many years. Ely's Cream Balm
completely cured men. ]. Lally, SO
Woodward Ave-. Boston.
stril. II Is quickly sbsorbed-allays pain and IN.
Mt and clearly. Sold by every Druggist, or 1VII,
DINERS, 30 Warren ST., New York. WV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14

seciion nineteen OF chap. OF the Revised Statutes
In relation TO School Funds In Plantations"
Relating TO the compensation of state Superin
fendent of Common schools and his Clerk.
To incorporate the Mousam River Railroad Com
pany.
10 regulate the eompe nss,tion OF Sheritfs for at
tendance ON the Supreme Judicial and Superior
Courts.
Relating TO employment of Labor.
To provide for the refunding of the Public Debt
and 10 repeal entitled AN act 10 provide for
the refnnding of the Public Debt" approved Feb
ruary sdih 1881
To amend the Charter Of the Portland Sprinkling
Company.
To amend chap. pol of the Public Laws Of the
year 1855. relating to Migratory Fish.
To incorporate the Mexico and Rangely Railroad
Company
Authorizing the Boston and Maine Railroad TO
enlarge and change its terminal facilities in Port
land. and the Maine Central Railroad Com, any to
enlarge and change its terminal facilities in Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14

Whit's better for wound than Salvation
Oil? Echo answer. What We answer
Nothing" So say We all Of Us, &c say We
all" Only % cts.
poor unfortunate in Milwaukee is said
to have sneezed himself TO death. Alas
poor creature, living in the light of the nine
teenth century and never heard of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Well, this 10 more than
Egyptian darknessi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14
CAT A r II Fl
ElYS CREAM BALM,

l suffered from catanh ls years. The
droppings into my throat were nauseating.
My nose lied almost daily. Since the first
days use of Ely's Cream Balm have had no
bleeding. the soreaess is entirely goue.-D.
G. Davidson, With the Boston Budget.
For eight years suffered from catarrh.
After using Ely's Cream Balm for six weeks
believe myself cured. IL is q most agree
able remedy.-Joseph Stewart, ga Grand
Ave, Brooklyn. n. Y.
had catarrh very badly and could hardly
breathe. Suffered over ten years. l am u.s.
ing Ely's Cream Balm, it is working cure,
surely. l have induced several friends to
use it. and with happy results in every case.
r. W. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
used Ely's Cream Balm and consider my
self cured. I suffered 20 years from catarrh
En- particle of the Balm Is applied in each n:
W. - sent BY mail on recent of price "a " n r
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for Sale OF to Get.
FOR s ALE.

number OF dc -lIi.blc residences ln AUGUSTA, Me-,
varying IN price from $3.50 to ssb10 also several 10
to Is acre places In the suburbs OF this city two
story house and lot In Lewiston, Me. number Of
farms In kenncheo County, VARYING in price fros
E.W. WHITEH0USE, Atty,
Augusta, Maine.
Augusta. Ne, sr-il Is. 1875 lanidu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14
Neu advertisements.
HIRLS WANTED-T,

iris WANTED.-Tho Colchester Rubber
NJ Company, offer situations tn females between
10 ana 70 years. to make ruhhtt shoes. will pay the
board of beginners and furnish rirc. work soon q.
Instructed, In six week., ding, NJ hands An earn
more than their board aud gradually increase until
they can earn from a. To 80 ahnr, tFeir board nc
cording to skilfnlness. Boarding house. occupsd
by females. exclusively, kept In The ypfj best man
ner, competent houseke"p"r-, plcns1ni locations;
furniture, y b. and carpets are rntirely new Ap
pliea'iors 'tiEoRGE WATkINSON, In drui,
n.A'5i - tIlclo- ''f. onn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14
DR.. LOUCEE'S
vrALIziMC COMPOUND,


Or against. aa applied 70 Anita POPLEC-
TINE. means a remedy against striking down. or
u remedy for those dissnsss whose termination
often IL sudden death 1t Ia the only ApoplcS ~
Preventive known o. medical scisncr and it viii
Cure Paralysis, Heart Disease, Rbcu-
mntisn. Dyspepsia, Liver CompIai Int,
Kidney and BioJder Troubles. ChropIc
BrouebIiis. sciaticn and "a II Discusses A ris-
Ing from I,apurr Biaod rad DrbiIitatcd
Nerves. Dizziness or Pressure In the
Head. spots Before Eyes, Pain Around
or PR!pitntioa Of tho Heart indicates the
use Of ANTI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14
P()-

PLECTINE. Pain IN Region of the Heart with
Feeling OF suffncation, Ringing sounds In Ears
Nunhnesa or fricsly Sensations ~ Limbs Pain
Betwcen Shoulders and In Side, Pain I'm Small 81
Hack or Hip, sranty and High Cnored Urine.
sn'artins or Turning Sensation ON Passing Water.
together with Flatuloncc. Sour stomach. GENERAL
Debility, sc. symptoms that arr quickly re
ileyed by this Purifying and runic Remedy. For
saie by all druggists for 81. 90 ak bottles for
$500. send to DR. y. =. HUTCHINSON & CO
Enoshurgh Falls, VI for circulars and testimonials
proofs Of the cures wrought by ANTI-APO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14

I have no fitting weri. in which can ex
press to you the thanks would otherwise
most gladly offer. The resolution has been
couched in such hatteriny language, its
passage has been arged in such compliment
tary terms that | have felt as | have sat
here, that it wouli be easier for me to stand
before bowling mob than to listen to the kind
tender sentiments which you have expressed.
! But if | have been able, in any degree, to
realize your just expectations as a presiding
officer. shall always look back upon the
hours which | have spent iu this chair as
among the most satisfactory III ny life.
/ And for that original confidence of yours
which placed me here, aud for that forbear-
I ance and continued courtesy of yours which
/ has kept me here, cannot be TOO profound
| ly thankful. We are about to part. Ii IL
| not within the range of human probability
that We shall ever meet again, bu. ] assure
( you gentlemen. that in all the days OF my
/ life to come, neither those DAYS be few or
many, your faces viii rise in nv memory as
see you here, and your voices will sound
as familiar echoes there, reminding me of
the inrariable courtesy and kindnes. which
have received At your hands But, gentle
men, it is not the part OF practical men who
have duties to perform, and who are accus-
toned 10 take up those duties as they presen.
themselves, and. having discharged them, to
move forward to other duties, to dwell too
long upon the past. Nor should we finger
amid these scenes Of in places where we can
no longer be useful. Other duties call US.
We are needed to discharge them eiseE here
and although | shall, at the close of thi.
session. dread &c pronounce the word which
shall sever our official connection, | am sure
that the word that shall utter than will not
sever the personal relations which we have
established aud have maintained during the
weeks tina hsve passed, weeks which as we
look back span them seem 10 have shortened
into days: and wherever we shall go, and
under whatever circumstances We may be
placed, ~e shall always look 0Sck with
pleasure upon our association here together.
Gentlemen Again thank you most sincere
ly, and sish you God speed in eli your
future undertakings, Prolonged applause.
Mr.. Dickey presented the following re-
solve:
Resolved That the members of this House
hereby tender their sincere thanks to S:cho-
las Fessen1en, Clerk of the House snd
John c 6wazey, Assistant CLERK, for the
fidelity aud ability shown by them in the per-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-14

Additional to chap. 24s Of the Private and snoci,
ment of police force for he TOWN 10, ~ IA npPoin,
-, 10 prohibit the taking o. fish from Long an,
Weeks fond., and their tributaries in the town a
faasonsheld, In York couptv.
! To prohibit the taking of hsh from Tu,.,s cr;,,
stone and Dutton Ponds, In Franklin count, ''"'
10 incorporate the Aroostook Trust and Rankin,
Company ""N'''
For the protection of fish in Kne.land Pond
10 establish the salary Of the Judge of Probat,
for the county Of Washington.
To permit the towns Of Boothbay Uarho, arl
southport to erect toll bridge acfos. Town.sae
Relating to Fraternal Beneficiary Orsaniza,ion.
10 authorize the Lewiston and Auburn Hor,.
Railroad Company to make a loan.
IeiaiNe 70 the adoption of Legitimate children
"a 10 amend Al act to incorporate the Gorham
To egalize the meetings of the town Of Poland
pd rI Inc protection Of pieseFel In Little sebaxo
To regulate the taking Of i.h rom Potter. pon,
In the town of Carthage, In Franklin countv '"'
To enable school District No in Gorham IN 70
ceive aud hold trust funds far educational nurno.e
Brook, in the town Of waterborourh
Thomasfon. ""p VI
10 promote and encourage the breeding of ,rou, in
To amend chap. 4s2, Privs,e Law. OF lsss r.,.,,n,
20 the charter Of the city Of Rockland in relation 10
To amend sec Of chap. iOi Of the Private and
Special Laws of 1857. A"'
4" amend sec q OF chap. % of the Revised Star
1tes relating to the distribution Of the properly of
deceased persons. rf' va
To Incorporate the Lake sebago Land Companv
20 amend chap. "A Of the Revised statuias ?.
iatlng to powers and duties Of Executors ~
10 amend chap 81, sec. ls Of she Revised Statpts.
relating to adoption Of children.
Water Company, " Wv '''eh
To authorize George R. Gleason to dreare and
navigate by steam, Great Pond """
For the protection of fish In the spar,.cl. ro,
In the town of Porter ""A'i
TO amend sec. IS of chap. . OF the Revised Sta,
ntes, relating to pressed hay ''>'
Tor the better protection OF trout in Tim Pond an
called. in Township 2, Range L. in Franklin county
car 10 amen" the charter of the Peiepscot Water
IN reis'ieh 10 the taxation Of Trust Funds.
10 amend the charter of the Augusta Wste, Com.
pany. ~te' '"ni-
pany, - VIVA
10 INCORPORATE the Sortbsrn con.,-,..t r.
pany. 'o''i
Additional 20 and mandatory Of chan. al Of the
rnvate and special Laws Of lss7. entities "Au NJ
ment Company" A''"
To incorporate the Cl,izens' Water comp.o, q,
Ellsworth. company VI
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-01
Natures G,yn Bridges.

The most remarkable natural bridge
in the world, says Goi,icm Ddys, is
the jisrcl lIninr, which opens gorge
not lar from the RUNS of tho tcmplo of
Adomis, i'll the province Of Lebanon, in
Syria. IL liz II Hat piece of limestone
rock, from ten TO fifteen feet thick,
perfectly nrchcd on the under side
Tho gorge is nhout ono hundred and
fifty fcat ncrosa, and the bridge is
about ono hundred feet from the bed
of the torrent bclov. Tho bridge is
80 broad aud level that good carriage
road might bo mado over il.
This bridge il surpassed in height
by tho natural bridge i'll Rackbridso
Comfy, Virginia, about ono hundred
md twenty-five miles west of Rich
mond, and about two miles from tlic
James River. 1t extends over Cedar
creek. The height OF the arch is two
hundred feet, and the upper surface If
the bridge is two hundred and forty
feet above the atream.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-01
His Wife Wa, Hard TO Please.

President Lincoln hal been during
our most stormy weather to visit tho
camps of tho Generals in Nirginin md
taken violent cold. Mrs. Lincoln
wns i'll despair, md ono dry said to Sec.
rotary Stanton: 81 do wish you would
lock Mr.. Lincoln out of the rooms for n
week. lie is i'll enough 10 bo in bed
now, and suffers ngony with his arm
from acute rheumatism. don't know
what to do. lie goes out and keeps nj
work every moment"
MIR. Lincoln waved his long arm nj
tho Secretary, saying: well, Stanton,
there ought To be ono comfort for my
poor wifo, anyhow-tho snmo that tho
poor man Jefferson Ind, whose only
son died. Did you ever hear the
Btoryp
His friends, family, ncighbors. and
church lnmcntcd, extollcd, and gricv, Il
over the loss nj the funeral, whoa JET.
fcrson himself nrGso and said 'My
dear friends, we have the blessed con.
solution Of knowing that everything
WINS done that could he donc. lie was
blcd no less than niy-four times in
twenty four hours. But no had no
strength and had to dicp
Now, Eve been wrapped in no less
thnn twcnty-f"ur pieces of red flannel
aud linimont sinco yesterday, md
still my vito isn't satisfied. y Ilidt
drake.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-01
Scientific Farming.

The first agricultural experiment sta
ton, according to Professor w. o. Az.
water, OF the United States Department
Of Agriculture, was established ut II little
German village near Leipzig in 1851. In
1856 there were five, in 1SGl fifteen, in
1866 thirty, ant, to-day there are more
than 100 experiment stations and kindred
institutions in the different countries OF
Europe. The movement is extending 10
Asa and to South America. The frs,
agricultural cXperimen; station in Amc"i.
ca was established at Middlctown, Conn,
i'll the chemical laboratory of Wesleyan
University, in 1875. Others soon fol-
lowed. In 1880 there were four in opera
ton, and i'll 1887 some seventeen
i'll fourteen States. In the latter year
Congress made the enterprise national
by an appropriation of $4,000 per
amnum TO each OF the State; and Terri
tories having agricultural colleges OF
agricultural departments Of colleges
This has led to increased activity, so that
there are now fory-six, or, counting
branch stations, iifty-scven, agricultural
experiment stations in the United States.
TO support these forty-six stations, the
National and State appropriations for The
present year reach about SS720, 600, and
over 370 trained men are employed. -
Trenton (N. III american.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-01
How n Sea Gull Was Drowned.

Some fishermen while engaged near
Belfast, Ireland, picked up Il large sea
gull which was seen approaching the
boat, with wings outsprcad, floating on
the water, but quite dead. The men
were puzzled 10 account for the progress
it made through the water, us it went
faster than the boat; but as it came near
it was found that wound securely round
the body and under the wings was a
string which they discovered was attached
to large paper kite then flying above
them ut n considerable height. The kite
had furnished the propcling power. The
bird had evidently, while flying at Bel
fast, got cntanglcd in the string Of a boys
kite, had been unable to cxtricatc itself,
and, taking to the sea, had been drowned
in its efforts to obtain frcedom.-N
YORK. Tines.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-01
Josh killings, pbIlosonb,

Cunning liz the wizdum ov animals
very cunning bat very short-sightcd.
Tharc liz no bcttcr company for 9th.
ers than ho who is good company 70,
himself.
Civilization increases our wants
aud our ability to crafty them. and
that IL about all thnt kan loo sod in fa.
vor uv it.
The grato mistake ov American lifo
~ that We discount everything all our
happiness, NIL our desires, Nil our OK.
pcktaShuns.
Emmy man who will sprcd n slandcr
liz sokond-handcd liar, mutch meausr
If possible, than tho ono who origi-
mated it.
Menny people arc like an old hen
with ono chicken; thoy display II CRATE
deal ov fuss and hurry, but very little
dispatch.
All lies, before they bckum current,
pass thru three hands; tho fust IL sum
very disireet person, who looks wizc.
and only hopes that things mint so
and SO; the sckond IL lnwlcss gossip.
who haz 10 doubt but what things nre
so, or oven wuss; the third is n malish
us vampire. who fully indorscs tho foul
blot, and sprcds it broadcast thru the
land
Pride and anger are closely allied.
Diskrcshun liz the smartcst thing on.
NY man possesses. If ho haz got plenty
ov brains with it, he IL IL ginmt: md il
he haint got mulch ov emmy, lie is n re.
spcktabcl pigmy.
My opinyun of strikly honest mon IL
TINT they nro skarsc.
lilo who haz got nothing to do in this
life but to amnso hissclf, haz got ON
hand tho hardest kind ov Job i know
oy.-NclU York Il'eckiy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-11-01
A Great Bait for Rats.

An interesting, not to say valuable dis
covery, has been made by Captain Weed
ing, in charge Of the Zoo. The building
is invested by rats, and how TO get rid of
them has long been pcrplexing qucs-
lion. Traps were used, but nothing
could tempt the rodents to enter. In a
storeroom drawer was placed quantity of
snnilowcr seeds, used as food for some of
the bids. In this drawer the rails gnawed
their way, fact which led the Captain
to experiment with them for bait in the
traps. The result was that tic rats can't
keep out. A trap which appears to be
crowded with six or eight rats is found
some mornings TO hold fifteen. They arc
turned into the cages containing weasels
and minlss. The latter will kill a rat
absolutely almost before one can sec it, so
rapid are its movements. The weascls
are triilc slower, but not one of the rats
escape thcm.-- Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette. -