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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
The Grip Northumberland.

WELDoH, y. C.. Dec. 22.-lSpecial. The grip
still prevails throughout this section IL now
attacks the coiored population, which was not
the case when II first made it's appearance here
two years ago. Nearly all the conyicts on Gale
dOnia farm. about TWO hundred in numi or, are
suffering from the disease.
ItisIepcr ed that j. ". Northington. OF Lit
Teton. had made an assignment for the benent
OF creditors. Mr. Northlng on had for some
years been prominent merchant OF the town.
His assets and liabilities are not known here.
Memorial services viii be held 80 Lltteton AZ
a time hereafter named IN honor OF tho late X.
o. Burton. u. H..
There will be Christmas services and sermons
in the several churches here. In the Episcopal
church Christmas night there will he chill
dren service. aud aiterward an appropriate
celebration Of the day. The colOred mission
attached 10 the parish viii have q Christmas
tree. the gifts being sent Dy friends IN wash
IngtOn. y. &.
Hiss Lizzie Biddle. of New Berne, IS visiting
friends in town.
Miss Kate Prescott returned home from Pc
tersburg rosterday..
Miss Nary sneed left Yesterday 70 spend
Christmas with her parents 81 Fork Union. a.
Misses Annie Bnsaee Roberta snd Josephine
Smith. of Raleigh. came down last night on
Major Smiths private car and spent to-day
here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
A Rurglar's BIG Haul.

Iron GATE. "a, Dec. 22-lSpeciall- Some
one entered Captain Busters house at Clifton
Forge Yesterday about noon and stole Dis
patcher r. ". Bairds watch valued At $3.50. also
one watch valued at SO and pair of opera
glasses from Mrs. Buster
John Ross, OF fincastlc. Va. superintendent
OF the Botetourt Brick Works at Clifton Forge.
was married here to-day 10 Miss Lula Burks.
the beautiful daughter Of our mayor. w b.
Burks, who is now manager Of the McCurdy
House at Clifton Forge. Va.
The bridal party left on an extended tour East
and North
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
DestructLve Fire al Hluefleld.

BLuErIELp, W. W., Dec. 2e.-lSpeciaLf "A FIRE
loss. Owing TO the scarcity Of water il could
no. be extinguished. and after consuming e,e ry-
thing in reach persisted for want of food lie
T. II. Stewart block. III which the ire broke ont.
was entirely destroyed. Mr. Anderson prorrie-
tor OF the Altamont Hotel; Moses Henry. j.. f..
Dupuy. SchrerchewSky Greenspoon, the 4. II.
were the other unfortunates Almost overv-
thing was destroyed. Some Of the goods OF Il.
r. Dupuy and Schrershewsky a GreensDOon
were saved. but were so damaged as to be OF no
value. Mr. l.. ii. Stewart was insured for 81 .01a
The other firms were only very lightly insured.
No lives were lost A young telegraph operator
on third fOor was unable 10 save himself, but
was taken ont by means Of ladder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
Tho Grin and Death Mt Viewer, Cave,

MEYERS CAVE, Va. Dec. 22-fSpecial Mrs.
Daniel Rodadoeffer daughter Of H. A. Sh0Wal-
ter. died Saturday She leaves husband and a
large family OF children
Alex. Reed has sold his farm OF fifty acres 10
Rev. Peter CARRIER: consideration. $4,000
Mrs. Bette Neff and Miss tlorry Roller have
gone to Florida. whore they will spend the win
ter with Miss Rollers father, John II. Roller
The grip j. having pretty much its own way
anon. Us: eigh; members of Mr. II. L. Wsmp-
Ter family are down with ii.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
ladies 70 the Front IA Pngilists,

MonGAy's Rus. W Va. Dec. 2.-ISpeciall-At
p recent meeting Of p literary society held at
derstanding which had rather novel termna-
tiOn. Two young ladies became so incensed
over IL that blows were resoried to as the only
means OF settling the difficulty In the begin
ming OF the night one OF them knocked the
other down and then gave further expression
10 her anger by giving a severe whipping 10
another young girl present. Had she not
iust at this time been restrained no one
knows 70 what exteni She would laYe gone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
I'M CITY Hsuuenfuca

LyScHnuBG. Va, Dec. PA beautiful german
was given AZ the Calisthentic Hall tonight by
the Tuesday German Club. MIR. Guy Lang
horne led with Miss Mary Howard. Of Richmond.
Tho case of the Riverside Land Company OF
buchanan. against John y. Langhorne and NJ.
r DOYLE was decided III the corporation court
this afternoon, Judge Aiken presiding The
case occupied the time of The court since last
Saturday morning. The ,ury retired about 4:3b
o'clock and after remaining out about thirty
minutes returned with a verdict for the
plsintln.
=, Miss Mary Howard. Of Richmond. is visiting
Mr.. Charles NJ. Blackford. on diamond Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
Mr.. John X. Rlddick's Funeral.

SUFFOLK. Va. Dec 2s-lSpecial The fnnay,l
Of NJ John r. Riddick who died SatuTdav foolt
place sunday afternoon at The Metbodist
church bey. 9. c. Vandersiice conducted tho
funeral, ! ne deceased was a brother of Rev.
James u. Addick, OF the NJ. l. Conference, and
prominent merchant here after The war for
years. his remains were inferred nj Cedar Hi
cemetery Jbe pallbesrers were: Messrs. ID
Mo mn.ifn' Jesse hawleS; Robert Harrell, James
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

,n MTs,nsris, Va. Dec; el,-lspecialJ-After
of5srmtille and Nrs. Matte Neal mere m ,eas
Sied "a me Methodist church here by Rev
marr r1sso" Alter many, congratulations the
where al enjoyed q magnificent dinner . ieau'
mrs John A. Redd had the misfor,r,
,Ssi ny IRE ss, week hOr dwelling Courthouse
ANY Of ths bons.: Bns itte was saved from
sunone al the time but ladies' The fire. w VIZ
'SV'''sa W nave started from . stove. pipe'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
Confedernte Monument Unveiled.

CHARLo1Tr. y. C.. Dec. .SpecialI.-llessrs.
Tiddy Irothors, owners OF large paper-mlll on
the Central Carolina railroad faiiod to-da5; la
biiitics s2AOo; asset'. a5,OH'.
The greatest event in the history Of Fort MIL,
sixteen miles from here. was the unvcillns o.
day OF q handsome monument 10 tho COnfed-
crate dead. The procession formed on Boot h
street named for Wilkes Booth. Eleven girls
represented the seeding States and Miss Grace
White the COnfederacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

WHFrL11G. W. Va, Dec. 29.-rSpcciaLl-Now
that Gran. county has voted subscription OF
Petersbng and aIoo-ofieid road. the pro eci
ought t. he an assured success. Grant county
has done well in thus aiding IN the building OF
q railroad through her territory. II the road
is built the increase IN tho valuation Of prop
crty viii very soon recoup the county for all
the money paid ont
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
The Murder of Green still a Mystery

PHTBus. Va, Dec. 22.-lSpeciall The mur-
Soldiers Home. last week, between this place
and Hampton has not yet been cleared up
Several parties have been arrested and are held
as suspicious characters, but nothing has been
proven.
Mrs. Z. l.. Gary, assistant postmaster at this
place, is SPENDING few days IN Richmond.
he grip Is getting a strong toothold in this
,Ant mt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

BARNUN. ". Va. Dec. 22-lSpeciaLl-Nrs
Ezekiel AhernathY.whO lives near here. was a.
tackled By bull and uantully but not serious
Isl. hurt. She was milking a COW and was not
aware OF the animal s approach until he tossed
her IN the mir Had ~ not been fOr the timely
aid OF her son. who with utchfork drove the
fierce beast away, she would doubtless have
been killed. The extent OF her injuries as far
as have been able % learn. is three broken ribs
and many bruises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
Fire Ncnr the Town of Rerklsy.

BERKLEy, VA, Dec. 2a-[special.l-A fire broke
out Sunday night in the store of {. ID Wilson
d Bro, on the old Main road a short distance
outside OF Berkeley, and near the Tatomtown
ROAD. Inc building, with It's entire contepts.
was totally destroyed. The origin Of the fire
y mystery. the only theory being advanced ia
that OF incendisrism. The stock WAS insured.
but the loss is Not covered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
No ,n,nr.nce. we understand. but she expect

No insurance we understand. but she expect
10 build AZ once. ~ pn.o.J ro,o-
many have about completed new waiting,
room hero for lady passengers, when VIII
make the waiting Tor trains much more pleas
ant, ,.,.n.
mostly OLD rooplo. lave proven fatal. ana MN
the approaching HOLIDAYS we look Tor oolo nr,
weather aud hope the grip may give ns snoas
rest so We may he able 10 enjoy our .p'
turkey
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
COMMISSIONERS oTrlcE. TESrH ASD BASKl


i OST OR YED-CERTIFICATFS0 OF
IL RICHMOND CITY q PER INT, nONDa
in be name Of Mrs. HARRIET A. OWEN, as
follows. M. 1918. Janua~r, lalI s09n; No.
1880. January, l'sr slO0: N. mn. January,
igN9, ss.iO0. Application viii DO made tor 70
naval dc 2g-wtf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

Fine Roses, Cut Flowers. Designs. &c. The
largest and best stock in the city Everything
fresh cut from our own greenhouses. Mail
or telegraph orders shipped promptly. W. A.
HAMMOND IO7 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

OxronD \. G.. Dec - -rSpeciaLI-Mr. T. G.
Leach and his charming littIo bride arrived
here from Richmond 10 spend Xmas with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.. T. Leach.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

Help yourself 10 got rid Of that cough OF
cold or any Asthmatic or Throat Trouble by
using Dr. d. Jayne's Expect rant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

Choicest plants for the Holidays in the
city ut 123 south Laurel street. e0l east Nam.
or corner Sixth aud Broad streets
N y D.rrry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
CHRISTMAS

We are Offering FOR the Holidays an extra Emo
selected stock Of the following goods: New.
cleaned CUkRANTS aud RAlSlNS; extra tine
CllKON and LEMON and ORANGE PEELIAG;
ms: now LAYER FIGS, DATES and French
PRIMES: best MINCE MEATS and PLUM
PUDDINGS: finest CHOCOLATES and CAN
DIES: SWEET CIDER; cooking and very tine
BRANDlES; Jamaica RUN and Batavia Ak-
RAG We have also great variety Of imported
ASPARAGUS, CAULlFLOWER. PEAS and
BEANS IN glass and tins. at
HERMANN SCHMIDTS
500 and 5o2 east Broad street,
AND
". L. WHITES, e22 east Main street.
GA,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

I LLOYD AND WIFE AGAINST FARMER
l. AND OTHERS.
lExtrect from decree q Chancery Cour. Of
Richmond city, entered December 2. logl.l
The court doth further adiudge, order
aud decree that this cause De referred 10 one OF
the commissioners OF this court, who Is direct
ed 20 inquire and reDor;
tst An account of ali Of the debts OF the said
Elizabeth Lloyd. deceased, Il any, with there
amounts and priOrities.
"a. 10 whom tho share OF said Elizabeth -.
LLOYD. deceased after the payment Of all OF her
said debts II any, belongs. and N what proper
tionS
But before making tho said inquiries the said
commissioner -hall give notice by publication
Tor a. least once u week for four weeks in some
newspaper published IN the city OF Richmond
OF the time and place Of making such inquiries.
and such notice so published shall DO oQuiya-
lent 10 personal service Oh all parties concerned
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, TENTH AND BANKl
STREETS. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
December ,. 1891.
n parties interested in the foregoing decree
and more especially all creditors OF Elizabeth
ID flSd. deceased. are notified that 1 have
rXed on my Office as above as the place and gAu-
NARY 3D. 1872. a. % A. NJ. as the time for max
Ing the inquiries directed by said decree. at
winch place and time they must attend and 90
what may TO necessary to protect their rights
IN lie premises. X. RAND. MELLFORD.
Commissioner in Chancery.
FIJI. MCGUIRE. p. a. de e}w3w
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

II URRAH FOR
Santa Claus!
The JOLLY Old CHAP WILL LOAD Up HIS PACK
THIS YEAR Al OUR STORE. CONE AND PICK OUT
YOUR PRESENTS EARLY INSTEAD or WAITING UNTIL
THE LAST MINUTE wmEN YOU WILL DE- OBLIGED TO
TARE WHAT Is LEFT. PRICES SO SUIT ALL. C0ME
ANprE CONVINCED. Mrs j. II. NICHOLS. l2)2
Hull street. de!s-lt
w W. FRIEND & CO.. PHAEMACISTs.-
W. We are now in orr new store. with full
and complete stocA OF DRUGS. MEDICINES,
TOILET ARTICLES. Ne Special attention
caleito onr iine selection OF holiday goods.
Corner Hull and Cowardln avenue. de ls-6t
MANCHESTER C. o. D. GROCERY.
PURFST GOODS
AT LOWEST PRICES
g. r. TAYLOR
deis-ft ii29 finll street corner Twelfth.
y G. BROADDUS, GROCER.
PURE GOODS
AT MODERATE PRICES.
100 Hull street.
dois-6.
A LDAFFRoN
FINE FURNITURE, STOVES. CARPETS. &c.
ELEGANT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Office and Ware-rooms. Sixteenth and Hull
streets. deis-Gt
DE. W +. DoRSETT' sssa
DENTIST.
OFFICE, 1902 HULL STREET.
Fuli Sets Teeth 80 to SO Filling from 81 up.
DERCN BURfOOT.
L CONTEMPORARIES. FRUITS &c.
Ladies aud Gents Restaurant Cigars. Tobascos
dc. New Goods and Low Prices.
French andy. three bounds Tor pc
dels-6t nl9 HULL STREET.
n A.DAYID ON CO.,
L. BOOTS. SHOES HATS AND CAPS.
Footwear made 10 order at short notice. nice
pair ~ SHOES makes an excellent Amas present.
des-et 1906 HULL STREET.
I II. BEADDLES K BROTHER.
81. HULL-SIKEEI G. o. D. STORE.
Stanle and fancy GR0CERiES. fresh MEATS.
VEGETABLES, &c. Christmas Goods spe-
cialty. Lowest prices for quality OF goods.
I'LL Hull street de ls-ct
4 ]. BURGESS & CO,
~ Manufacturers and Shippers Of
PURE HAVANA CIGARS.
Office and factory 1912 Hull street.
hot SHOT" and III d" brands spe-
cialty. dc is-et
PossER L. MOODY; ,,or,.o,,.c oup,,,or
Prescriptions carefully compounded day or
night. Beautiful assortment OF CHRISTMAS
GOODS.
delS-6. 1902 HULL STREET.
"BEATTIE'S"
is the cheapest place for
BOOTS. SHOES AND DRY GOODS.
il23 and 1925 Hull street. Manchester va.
delS-6t
CPECIAL SALE TILL CHRISTMAS OF
y READY MADE CLOTHING, CLOAkS,
DRESS GOODS BOOTS and SHOES kc.. AZ
Greatly Reduced Prices. WILLIAM ChOLiEh,
Proprietor 'lazaar.' 1900 and 1902 Hull street,
Manchester, Va. deS-tf
A T. sNELLINGs. PERSECUTION DRUG.
TOILET ARTICLES, T0BACCOs CIGARS and
everything usually found In q irst-class drug
store. Branch Office The TINES Newspaper.
corner Twelfth and Hall ArAsis Manchester,
.. ocSn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

CPECIAI SALE TILL CHRISTMAS OF
y READY MADE CLOTHING. CLOAkS
DREss GOODS. BOOTS and SHOES kc.. at
Greatly Reduced Prices WILLIAM ChOLiEh,
Proprietor l,azaar,' 1900 and 1902 Hull street,
Manchester. Va des-f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
LEGAL NOTICES.

L. WHITES, s2a east Main street.
lAl
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-16
,,,.s YOUR OWN GRAPES.
r., nave y Thousand Clusters In
ios ., mach Yard y, small Expense.

u Thousand Cluster. In
Zoe ~. ussl yard y, small Expense.
,,s~,. "a no reason why any resident
.,,. ', .ovn who has back yard, little
OF ~, ~. .bouIdnt have thousand clus-
o'U erape, for a, said a well known
t.r.,,,,,,lst In fact, n single square
49, !, soil In village or city can sup
y"s e-apeyinc trained up against the
on a post or n trcllis along the
W. a, anywhere In the free, untared
4, and sunlight
e. IA In Brooklyn an Illustration.
~. ,ard In the rear has on the sides
- hack a plant and flower border
~. ~. t.st wide, inside Of which Is three
,rlde tagged walk and inside Of
. ., erns. plot about twelve feet Wide
VA thirty six feet long, with a clothes
~ no, a, each corner.
,rllis four bars high stands In the
1t, Of each Of the side borders and
mi with the fence, and across the
"a about half way from tho house
: ,be roar fence, Is another trellIs
,,sly, feet high, with nine crossbars
non four plain posts made Of scant-
M, ono at each side and two at the
so,per. Of the grass plot, with arched
onsnlnss over the sidewalks. Sisgrape
,ins. part Concord and part Isabella,
v,r, planted several years ago undor
,he hirh trelli.. and two Ia each side
sorder. one near each end of tho cross
,,,nI. bat back Of Il, and another ten
a., farther back.
Tho vines have been trained toward
,bs rear along the top Of the side trcl.
he. and the fence to the back Of
the yard, and also over tho upper part
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-16
rsaInr Animal, with EIse,risl,x.

WIN
IN Tue future, Il seems, wild beast
,s" ,y,s non kings, serpent queens and
.nsnke, instead ofhaylng TO assert their
'u'h,Orliyby means OF tho whip OF plant
".e,' VIII carry n light wand with an
-aulauhg grip for the hand. connected
y heilhlo wire with a battery OF
'nch me power can DO varied accord
ny 70 The necessities of the case. II
s ne 'lon or tiger becomes surly and re.
JUS. 70 go through his tricks, or threat
". 10 bite asample out OF his tanner"
sou'h OF the magic wand will give
,''n a shock that will rouse him up or
Sa'o nun into submission, as tho per
,o,u,' wishes An experiment In this
entertainment ofappllcd science Is said
,. nave oeen successfully made In this
"''ahoe'-New York Telegram.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-16

drop OF oil Of cinnamon on a
S Su'p OF sugar, allowed to dissolve In
s Io mouth, will stop the most violent
,avSoush ANY one who has been
49, 49, az from behind corners, slapped
,s.Iy on the back and nearly
~. out of their wits In order to
"0p Tho cough viii welcome a cure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-16

>, :" germany iodoforn is being made
' 4 lsS OF tho electric current. An
I .' solution OF iodldo Of potas.
,or H ueveFsed by current OF car
''i,.p aold is subjected to the electric
h. S,' ., and iodoform Is produced In
''Hps Of small yellow capsuIea
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-01-16
r. K. THOMAS.
rs, 2S, 30, 30, East, First South St.,
SALT LAKE CITY,
SALT LAKE CITY.

/ desire to inform all country
and city purchasers of Dry Goods
that | shall slaughter my entire stock
of Heavy Winter Goods, commencing
Friday, December 9th, and continue
the sale all through January. 1t is
impossible to enumerate the many
desirable goods | shall offer, but it
will embrace everything in my store
known as seasonable choice goods,
consisting of Boys Clothing, Flannels,
Blankets, Dress Goods, Shawls, Wraps,
Cloaks, Newmarkets and Underwear.
| shall also offer lot Of goods in all
departments, of which | have sur
plus, at sacrificing prices, to make
room for new Spring Goods, which
will be opened early in February. 1
am anxious all should reap the great
benefits | propose bestowing upon
my patrons and the public generally
during this sale.
r. x. THOMAS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-03

down a steep incline from the top of one
tree to the foot of another. The flying
squirrel IL active only at night. hence its
large soft eyes, its soft fur and its gen-
tie, shrinking away. 1t ia the gentlest and
most harmless Of our rodents. A pair of
them for two Or three successive years, had
their nest behind the blinds of an upper
window of a large unoocupied country
house near me. You could stand in the
room inside and observe the HAPPY family
their nest pressed. Thera Oh the window
gIl4a-e-rHs- Uf tssge shining cnestnutst
which they were evidently holding against
a time of scarcltr. as the pile did not dimiu-
ISL while | observed them. The nest was
composed of cotton and wool which they
flcaeG from a bed in oae of the chainbe 9,
and it was always a mystery how thev got
into the room to obtain it. There seemed to
be no other avenue but the chimney hue.
There are always gradations in nature, or
in natural life; no very abrupt departures.
If you find any marked trait or gift in a
species you will find hints and suggestions
of it, or as it were, preliminary studies OF it
in other allied species. I am not thinking
of the law of evolution which binds to-
gether the animal life of the globe, but of a
kind of overflow in nature which carries
ally 1udIhGO GlOOW u1eut y L dCleTlStlC OF
a species in lessened force or completion to
the other surrounding species. Or if looked
at from the other way a progressive series.
the idea being more and more fully carried
out in each succeeding type-a kind of lat
eral and secondary evolution. Thus there
are progressive series among our song birds.
The brown-thrasher is an advance upon the
cat-bird. and the mocking-bird is an ad-
vance upon the brown-thrasher in the
same direction. Each one carries the
special gilt OF song or mimick-
ing some stages forward. The same
among the larl q, though tn, tit
lark. shore lark up to TIE crowu4Ag triumph
of the sky lark. The nightingale also
finishes a series which starts with the hedge
warbler, and includes the robin red breast.
Our ground sparrow songs probably reach
their highest perfection in the song of the
fox sparrow; our inches in that of the pur-
pie finch, etc.
The same thing may be observed in other
fields. The idea of the flying fish, the fish
that leaves the water and takes for q mo-
ment to the air, does not seem to have ex-
hausted itself till we reach the walking fish
of tropical America, or the tree-climbine
fish of India. From the protective colorine
of certain insects, animals and birds the
step is not far to actual mimicry of certain
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-03

what we call a meadow II ouse, but he had
Doubtless lived all his life in the woods and
was strangely unsophistiCafed. How his
little round eyes did shine and how he
shifted me TO find out i'll was more danger
GUS than | appealed to his sight.
After awhile | put him down in the bot
tom Of the boat and resumed Iny fishing.
But 1t was not lonG before he became very
restless aud evidently wanted to go about
his business. He would climb up to the
edge of the boat and peer down into the
water. Finally he could brook the delay
no longer and plunged boldly oyerboard,
but he had neither changed his mind orlost
his reckoning, for he started back in the
direction he had come and the last | saw of
him he was a mere speck vanishing in the
shadows near the other shore.
Later on | saw auC Their mouse while we
we've at work IN the fields that Interested
me also. This one wns our native white
footed ouse We disturbed the mother
with her young in her nest and she
rushed out with her little ones clinginQ
to her teats. A curious spectacle she
presented as she rushed along, as if slit
and totn into rags Her pace was so pre-
cipitate that two of the young could not
keep their holt and were left in tue
weeds. We remained quiet and pres
emily the mother came back looking fol
them. When she had found one she hAc
seized it rs a cat seizes her kitten and mad
eff with it. In a moment or two she cam,
back and found the other one md carried
it away. l was curious to see if the youn.