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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
Nnmes Of PLACES on Waterways.

1.-The United states DOhTu Oh OeO-
graphic Names" has made the following
decisions at the instance of the Light
House Board. They relate to geo.
graphical features upon the sea and
upon the navigable rivers Of the United
States" and concern merely the eliSion
Of the possessive form of the names. In
all cases the poSseSsive apostrophe has
been eliminated, while the posseSSive
has been retained only In case it APP
beared necessary for euphOny, to pre-
vent misunderstanding, or when the
name was so firmly fixed by usage that
IL appeared impracticable TO modify 1t.
The adopted names are printed In
small-cap type. AS the discarded forms
closely resemble those adopted it is not
deemed necessary to reproduce them:
AMEs RIPPLE. Ohio river, West Vir-
ginia.
ATKISsoN DIM. Kanawha river, West
Virginia.
BABES ISLAND. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
BELLS Rock. York river. Virginia.
BLACKS ISLAND. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
BoGes Island. Ohio river, West Vir-
ginia.
BRADFORD LANDING. Kanawha river,
West Virginia.
BRows ISLAND. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
BUSH BLUFF. Elizabeth river, Vir-
ginia.
CAMPBELL ISLAND. Cape Fear river,
North Carolina.
CARPENTER BAR. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
CHURCH ISLAND. Currituck Sound,
North Carolina.
DAMMERoN MARSH. Great Wicomico
river, Virginia.
FARABY ISLAND. North Landing
river, Virginia.
FLEET POINT Great Wicomico river,
Virginia.
FRIENDS LANDING. Kanawha river,
West Virginia.
GIBBS POINT. North Landing river,
Virginia.
GLENN ROCKS. Ohio river, West vir-
ginia.
HOG RUN. Ohio river, West Virginia.
HUBBs LANDING. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
JOHNSON SHoAL. Kanawha river,
West Virginia.
JONES POINT. Potomac river, Vir-
ginia.
JORDAN PoNT. James river, Vir-
ginia.
LACEY LANE. Ohio river, West vir-
ginia.
LAMBERT POINT. Elizabeth river,
Virginia.
McELDowNEY BAR. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
MAcu1R LANDING. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
MAcKAY ISLAND. Currituck sound,
North Carolina.
MAHAN. Ohio river, West Virginia.
MAUPIN. Kanawha river. West Vir-
GINA.
NEAL ISLAND. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
OLIVER REEF. Pamlico sound, North
Carolina.
ORION POINT. Cape Fear river, North
Carolina.
PRICE CREEK. Cape Fear river, North
Carolina.
PROCTOR LANDING. Ohio river, West
Virginia.
SMITH ISLAND. Cape Charles, vir-
ginia.
Snow MARSH. Cape Fear river, North
Carolina.
Tons Run. Ohio river, West Vir-
ginia.
WADE PoINT. Albermarle Sound.
North Carolina.
MATS ISLAND. Tangier sound, Ches-
speake Bay, Virginia
WEBB LANDING. Kanawha river,
West Virginia.
WILL CREEK. Ohio river, West Vir-
ginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
RussIA.s uKAsE.
prohibiting the Expectation OF NY
u,rt Germany Considerably

Hnrt Germany Considerably
RppurS. August 12.-The Ukase io.
,,dd,n1 the export from Russia OF rye
I'D rye meal OF every kind and Dranu'
which was published in the ONCE, 'I has
nal at St. Petersburg yesterday ne. has
created an enormous sensation III 'n''
city. .l..o sur-
,risa IN the dealers in grain mere.
Thera ia no doubt, however, tnat Tue
Rnssian Government has forbidden inc
ernort of rye and rye meal, as the prln,,
cinaI merchants here have receiseu
snecial kilograms confirming the hrss
nphIic DISPATCHES announcing the pro-
hibition. hoan IN
One effect of the ukase has been 70 70
raise the price of rye almost 10 the PliSo
of wheat. The newspapers recail Sns
numerous occasions when they appealeu
tn the government to reduce the impor.
duty on grain in the face OF continual
advance in prices and gloomy harVess
nrospects. They say it Is now Amos.
tod late to avoid the distress tha'
will follow the short German crops:
Int urce that the removal Oh
the duties on grain will help to mitigate
the spfferings of the poor. Chancelior
Won Caprivi, however, is deaf to all the
appeals made to him to remove tne
grain duties. 1t is understood that ne
Is resolved to stick to his guns until the
commercial treaties of Germany Win
Austria. Hungary, Switzerland ana
Roumania are adjusted, and that ne
will not entertain any propositions
looking to the abolition of the grain Gu
ties.
A London dispatch says: The Ddaiy
NelCs, commenting on the action Oh
Russa in prohibiting the export OF rye,
SAYS: at is reassuriDg to learn that
the crops In the United States promise
to yield an exceedingly large hrrvest'
The farmers of America. the paper de-
clares. are masters of the stu
alton, and it is to be hoped that
they will use their strength mercl-
fully. The making Of corners In the
necessaries OF life is never laudaole,
and in the present juncture It, would De
little short of fendish."
The English press is much disturbed
over the announcement that the Rus
sian government has decided to prohibit
the export Of rye The general feeling
is that although Great Britain will not
be affected to such an extent as Ger
many aud Austria, she will inevitably
suffer to degree.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
moLrKE As a NURSE.
An Incident in the Life OF Germany's
Greatest General.
From ire German.

Greatest General.
From ne German.
In the Bavarian city Of Rozenheim
there was great excitement on Sunday
in June, 1852. Emperor William 1, ac-
companied by Prince Bismarck and
Connt Moltke, alighted at the Hotel
Kaiser Bad.
Among the many who streamed
through the streets TO the illuminated
hotel was a girl Of about twenty-one
years, leading four-year-old boy by the
hand. She, too, wanted TO see the En-
peror, but was more anxious to see the
celebrated general, under whose
glorious command two OF her brothers
had fought. In vain she looked
about for a safe shelter for her little
brother; painfully she battled her way
through the crowds. In the vicinity Of
the hotel, where IL was shut of by the
police, her glance fell upon an old man.
She was puzzled about his uniform,
whether he was q "Financier" or a
railway official. She thought, II will
leave the boy with him." and the next
moment she made neat bow to the old
gentleman, pressed a gold piece into his
hand and said:
"ERy, FinanCier, viii you be kind
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
Engaged in Wholesale Robberies and Muir


VIENNA, August 12.-Frau Schnei-
der, the woman who together with her
husband was arrested by the police Of
this city on charge of numbering and
robbing servant girl, whose body was
found in forest near Vienna, made
what will undoubtedly prove sue
cessful attempt to kill herself yes
terday. The police believe that a
number of other servant girls who
were employed by the Schneiders, and
who have mysteriously disappeared,
were murdered and robbed by their en-
ployers, and the investigations they
have made since the prisoners were
taken into custody confirm the suspi-
cions that the Schneider's have for
some time past been engaged in a series
OF wholesale murders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

keep this little boy with you? l shall
return in half an hour. would like TO
look at that Moltke."
Before the old gentleman could reply
the pretty girl was gone. Little Fran
eel was terribly frightened. Finally the
little fellow became quiet and his purse
held watch to his ear and promised
him honey cakes.
Meanwhile the Alpine girl battled
her way through the crowds. She
bowed to Bismarck and threw kisses to
his venerable majesty, but the expected
one Count Moltke, did not appear. With
disappointed countenance she re-
turned to her brothers nurse.
THANK God that you are here with
my Franzel. Do you know, Financler,
the papers lie. TAey said Count Moltke
was coming aud he didn't come
''Do you know, girl. the newspapers
did not lie? Moltke is here In the city.
OF course, people do not know him and
that is the reason he is not seem"
HE is here?' the girl sighed, strok-
ing Franzel's blonde curls. "Oh, dear,
the prettiest Alpine roses would give
if could see the general"
"Good," said the old gentleman,
cheerfully, and he took a card from his
pocket and on it he wrote several
words. "Here, with this note come to
the hotel tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock. I'll warrant you that with this
you will gain admittance to the held
marshall. But do not forget the Alpine
roses"
SIS it really true?" asked the girl.
''Well, 1 shall try, but If you have tibb-
ed to me, Financier, will scratch your
eyes out when meet you. Here is a
zwanzgerl. Buy yourself measure OF
beer with it; but, listen, don't get drunk!
Now, God bless you! Good night"
With a pleasant smile he left with his
rich gift.
Punctually at o'clock the next
morning the Alpine girl stood in the
doorway of the hotel equipped with an
immense bunch Of flowers.
With Sinking countenance, the ad-
jutant in waiting took the card, and
Veva followed him upstairs to the
saloon where the general was Quarterd.
After short announcement by the
officer the door opened, but at that
very moment, as Veva entered, she
dropped her flowers and screamed,
''Holy Mother and st. 10" for she
stood before the man who had taken
care Of her naughty Franzel, and he
was the commander-in-chief In full
uniform and adorned with orders.
won't be hung?" asked Veva, when
she had recovered from her first fright.
.'Sir general, 1t is really true. | could
not help that did not know you."
Moltke smiled and reached out his
hand to her.
"Fear not, little one," he said. sit
is all right. Thanks for your flowers
and l will give you this dollar. Fran
zell played with it yesterday"
With o gracious smile Veva was dis
missed. The dollar is still hallowed
token in her family. Court Moltke
often related with pleasure how he
earned seventy pfennig as a child's
nurse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
Horrible Den Unearthed.

CHICAGO, August IA horrible story
was told in the South Side Police Court
this morning. On information received
last night the police raided a disreputa-
bic resort kept by colored woman, and
after long search blind door was
found nailed up. 1t led to an attic, in
which the officers found two women,
Mrs, Mary Rimpler, of Cincinnati, and
Melvina Spartisg, handsome young
Danish girl, who had been decoyed into
the den, thrust into the attic and starved
in order to force them into lives Of
shame. The keeper of the place was
held to the Grand Jury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
A Beer War In Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. August 12.-
There is war here between the local
and foreign brewers. The latter want
ed the price Of beer raised from 81 to IS.
The local brewers objected, and the
brewers of Milwaukee, st. Louis, and
Quincy. H., have droppep the price to
81 per barrel in order to force the local
men to terms. The local men refuse to
be forced and the war goes merrily on.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
NOTICE

In che Circuit Court of Ohio County 4
virginia. In Chancery.
Elizabeth Oldham. administrator o.
estate of James II. Oldham, deceased, b
plainant,
George miller, A. Wilson Kelly. Elisha Ca.
ly. Gibson J.. Crsnmer, truestee, l. D. MI,
Mary T.. Wilson, /. Il. Jones. trustee. b
Kurt aud John Burt, her husband. Anna :
erland and AlonZo Sutherland her hu,h'
George p. Oldham, Laura Oldham and /,
beth Oldham, Defendants.
nv virtue OF an order entered in the abcp
titled cause on the Sth day Of July. 1891. 4 h
ferred to the undersigned commissioner Q. /,
court to ascertain and report
First. The value OF the real and persorl
tate OF James II. Oldham. deceased.
Second. The liens and claims agsirs
estate.
gross.
Fourth. Any other matter deemed perns
by the commissioner, or required by any 4
interested.
Notice is hereby given that the undsna
has fixed upon Monday the gath day Of Asl
1891. commencing at O'Clock a. m, as he d
and his Office, No. l404 Chapline street, w
ing. w. Va, as the place at which he viii !
coed 10 ascertain and report the several ula
in the said order ofreference required.
Given under my hand this 10th day Of J.
1891. GEORGE Il. l.. GlLCHRk'
BoYp 4 SoxMERvILLE, Commlsu
Solicitors for Compiainants. iyll aF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

State OF West Virginia, county OF OR
the Circuit Court OF Ohio county.
G. Morrison Coates, George NJ. Costs
William NJ. Coates, partners doing oss1
under the firm name and style Of "
Brothers, plaintiffs.
Myer Il. Horkheimer, Henrietta Ho'ke1
his wife, Henry Baer, trustee, Dlani J
Bank Of the Ohio Valley, Barbara hoik,'
executrix OF the last will and testan,
Simon Horkheimer, deceased, BabetA D
heimer, Thayer Melvin, trustee, W.
Bridge and Terminal Railway Con
George X. McMechen and William B
Mechen, partners doing business ynds
firm name and style OF Geo. X. Mchscf'
Son.
IN CHANcERY.
The object OF the above entitled suit
pending In said Court, Is 20 subject 10 81.
der decree OF said Court n part OF lot NO y
the city OF Wheeling, West Virginia, o.
east side OF Jacob street In the Forth !,
bounded as follows: On the west oy =
street, on the south by Wheeling Creek, q
east BY lot No. -, and on the north ny >
drawn from Jacob street TO said lot "
parallel TO and south from Nineteenth
and ct distance OF 100 feet thereiroin'
the part OF said lot conveyed TO hyet y.
heimer by Simon Horkheimer ana Wy.
cepting so much thereof as was conyey - ~.
said Company, for payment and ,satlslaagI' \
the lien OF judgment rendered Dy sail
in favor OF the PLAINTIFF against SAT-
Horkheimer on the LIST day OF OCTOBER, - II.
Sl62.7 II with interest thereon from OcIyv-.
1890, until payment aud costs now an...
to $40. %, to have an account taken AO
TO law and report mace
names OF the holders OF liens
said realty, and the true - -,
and priorities OF such liens TO have ai nj.
tho rents OF said property pending W. w..
appointed by the Court and an lp!un ~,
restrain the payment OF such rent 70 ~
sons except such receiver; 70 nave -,
ment satisfied out OF the proceeds OF ~,
and for general relief; and 1t appears 2,
an affidavit fled in this cause, al tneS
that the defendants, Myer y. Hoikal.s.
Henrietta Hoskheimer, Diana Sinn;, ~,
Horkheimer, exeeutrix OF the last VIII ~ a.
ament OF Simon Horkheimer. decsa. =,
Babetta Horkheimer. are non.resloenSe, u
State Of West Virginia, and tLey NJ Z,
been served with process In THIS su.s
motion OF the plaintiffs, by their attots..
order OF publication Is entered aRsl,,
aud IL Is ordered that the said dslen1s. n
Is. Horkheimer, Henrietta Horkhelhel -,
Sim, Barbara Horkheimer, executrltt - ~,
will and testament OF Simon hofkns' a.,
ceased, and Babetta Horkheirner' az - NJ
to appear here within one month sir, W., :
publication OF this order and do "nai ~ =,
sAry 10 protect their interests: !,
ordered that this order be publlsheo AH-
as required by law. r a,
Witness, John w. Mitchell. Cleik
Court, at the Court House OF sad cous.'
5th day Of August, 1891. 20 wit: Agzu'c ~
1891. JOHN. w. MITCHELL
published the FIRST time Augu.ts; "a
Attest: J. W. MITCHELL; -
CALDWELL 4 CALDWELL, SOLICITORS .rscs
plainants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors Of James II. Oldham. 81 "A
In pursuance OF decree OF the Clr. .s -
OF the county OF Ohio. made In ca ,hs 4
pending, to subject the real estate o. - Il
James II. Oldham 70 the payment Of ~
you are required TO present your clssI- Il
the estate OF the said James II: olanA 80
Indication to George r. Z. Gilcnrl.r Se
sioper. at his Office In the said couny I'll
Chapline street, Wheeling. w. va
fore the Gath day Of August, 1921. =, he
Witness: John W. Mitchell. CLERK "a
Court. this 10th day OF July, iSgL "a
tyiloawv JOHN w. hITChbbH'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
The Female pnnamlter Found.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, August 12.-Miss
Mile Paffman, who is suspected Of
blowing up the Juvenel residence with
dynamite on Monday night, was arrest
ed in Kansas City, Kas., this forenoon
on a charge of Assault with intent to
kill and was released on $500 bond.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE cOuI

" Cont OF Ohio county, w. Va.
In the matter OF the probate OF the vi
Thomas p. Shallcross, deceased.
This 2ist day OF July, 1891, John J. Jaoes
sented his petition asking for the probe
the will Of Thomas p. Shallcross, deceased
II appearing by said petition aud sn s1a
FLED herein that Anna Shsllcross. wife q
wood w. Shallcross. Thomas Paul ShAlc.I
Devices Shallcross, Harry shallcross son 10
liam d. and Harry A. Shallcro,s are nci |
dents OF the State OF West Nifglnia, nhui
fore ordered that the aforesaid parties 4
pear within one month from the first pr
ton hereof and do what Is necessary TO prl
their interest in this matter.
published the first time July 22d, l@l
GEORGE HOOK, Ci1
JOHN J. IA COB, Attorney. l@A1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

DR.. WooD's Norway Pine Syrup was
used for years as prescription by a
successful physician. 1t is in all re-
spects the best cough medicine made to-
day. Sold by all dealers on guaran-
tee of satisfaction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

T EGAL NOTICE.


T EGAL NOTICE.
In the Circuit Court OF Ohio Count, i,
Mary Shull
VS.. I'm Ch.
I'm. shun, - 0aa'''s
SUMMONS.
The State OF West Virginia to the sh...
ohio County. Greeting:
We command you that you summon ?
shnll. il he he found in your bsillwict "
near At the Clerks Office OF Ohio Coun,,
trst Monday OF August. 1891. TO answer, "
Chancery for divorce, exhibited against
said Court by Mary Shull, and leave tb..
NV Witness: John w. Mitchell, Clerk q,
Cont. at the Court House OF said con-.
'A' ' JOHN W. MITCHELL o..
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object OF this suit Is to obtain 4.
from he'd and board with an order OF ns..
sena ation, and IL appearing from an ~
tiled in this cause that the said H. N. sIS-s
snondent. Is not resident of the State ~ \
VIRGINIA. IL is ordered that the said II. n \
40 snpear within one month from the ~
ton Of this order. to answer said bllff -
show cause why the several prayers In 80
Contained shall not be granted and SO ~;
ana decreed by this Court. II Is -
ordered that this order OF publication ~
iished and posted according to law =,
at rules held for the Circuit Court ~
a,ornty on the first Monday OF Augus.. Is.S
JOHN W. MITCHELL
Clerk OF the Circuit Court OF Ohio Cor.
Published the first time August 9TH. 10
j. w. MITCHELL o..
NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION
Mary shuil Circuit Court of Ohio.
HIM. Shuli, "AH0e'y.
To II. NJ. Shull:
You will take notice that the deposs..
Mary Shull. John Apologize, Maggie h.
cate and others, witnesses on part OF he \,
f,ff. will be taken on Saturday, August
between the hours OF s q. m. and D. m ~
oftice OF J. r. Braddock in the city Of =!
hurp. county OF Brooke, State OF West Viz.
70 he read In evidence on behalf OF tbs :
tin at the hearing Of the above entitled =
and IL from any cause the taking Fl depos.'
he not commenced, or, being commete.,
not completed on that day, II will be corr,
from day to day until completed. an
time and place you may attend and c,'a
anime II you see proper,
au7oawt Attorney for Mary S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
9. 3. FUQUA, Notary Public,
MecOsta county, Mich.

"There is great excitement mere, and
another and larger party is being formed
TO further investigate the case"
DR.. Fuqua is a well known physician,
druggist and notary OF this town. The
strange story lacks many Of the details
needed, and a party has been made up
here to further investigate the matter.
2. SIT is said to-night-that Joe Null
hatton, the famous liar, is stopping at
Thompson Lake.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14
Is THIS A muLHArros sroRYs
An Amphibious Race "Discovereo' WIN
Joe" Significantly Near.

An Amphibious Race "Discovereo' WIZ"
Joe" Significantly Near.
RIG RAPIDS. MICH, August ia
remarkable story was told this AFTER
noon by q person who arrived from
Thompson Lake, resort forty miles
from here much frequented by Big Rap
ids Four Hundred.
The story is that race OF amphloi,
Gus creatures had just been discovered
by party of our own people In spirit
Cave, which has hitherto been supposed
to be of very limited area. Traditions
which had their origin In Indian sources
were in circulation concerning THESE
people in the early settlement OF THIS
region, but were generally dlscredlteo'
and no systematic investigation to ascer-
tain their truth or falsity was ever made
The discovery, which is said to confirm
at this late date their entire reliaDlllty,
was made by accident.
The report might be passed over as a
'fake" were it not accompanied by an
affidavit containing the names OF some
OF the best known people In this CITY,
The written story sent to this place
from Thompson Lake by courier is as
follows:
ga party of tourists In exploring the
Spirit Cave about two miles from this
place, discovered In subterranean lake
a race of human beings with tails and
scales. They are amphibious and sub
sist on eyeless fish, bats and muSa-
rooms, which abound in great profusion
In this wonderful cavern. Several well
known and responsible citizens Of Big
Rapids vouch for the discovery and the
veracity Of this story. They cap
tured one of the mermaids. Her
cries and struggles were in
deed terrible. She is a very pretty
creature, with pearly teeth. Her hair
is raven black, and falls in great pro-
fusion and luxuriousness three feet
down her back. She can articuate and
apparently can talk with vehemence,
but her words, il words they are, are
more Of the nature and shrillness OF one
of the monkey species.
CDR. Burkhart saw one or the males
OF this singular race of people, and with
the assistance of Drs. Wood and Dodge
nearly succeeded in landing him. he
was handsome fellow, with oeanti-
full beard. These amphibious people
have long appendages or tails, closely
resembling those of the alligator. The
tail on the mermaid captured by the
Big Rapids men measured feet and 9
inches.
although it was a remarkable adj
venture, and in order to substantiate
the truthfuIness of the wonderful dis
covery, the following we'll known citi-
zens have gone before c. B. Fuqua,
Notary Public, and make the following
To WHOM IT MAY CoxorRN:- Before
me, Notary Public in and for the county
of Mecosta, Mich, appeared DR.. d. l..
Burkart, DR.. w. It. Dodge, DR.. +. NJ.
Wood, p r. Doorman, w. g. Lincoln,
Frederick Neahr, Frank Bryant, Thomas
Shelton and G. w. Comstock, who hereby
testify upon oath that race of ampsibi-
Gus human beings, with scales and tails,
was discovered in a subterranean river or
lake near Big Rapids, Mich, August 9,
1891.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of August, 1891.
G. 3. FUQUA, Notary Public,
Mecosta county, Mich.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria-
When sheVas Child, she cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris
When she had Children. she gave them CastoriA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-14

r4i.- Tickets transferable and good until USE
For Freight OF Pa sage apply on board or Tel
phi one No 342.
CROCKARD 4 BOOTH. A0epta
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1891-09-10

In the examination Of the poisonous
machinery of insects and reptiles, it is
apparent that the destructive principal
is the same in all and that the fang in
all possesses hollow. through which
the poison flows into the won d
the moment the incision is made.
The sting of the scorpion is precise y
like the fang of the rattlesnake, and
performs its deadly work on the same
mechanical principals.
The grip Of an ants jaw is retained
even after the body has been bitten of,
and nothing but the head remains.
This knowledge is possessed by acertain
tribe of Indians in Brazil, who put the
ants to very peculiar use. When an
Indian gets cash cut in his hand, in
stead of having his hand sewn together,
as physicians do in this country, he
procnres FIVE or six large black ants,
and. holding their heads near the cash,
they bring their jaws together in biting
the flesh, and thus pull the two sides
of the cash together. Then the Indian
pinches off the bodies Of the ants. and
leaves the heads clinging to the flesh,
which is held together until the cash is
perfectly healed