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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
Index to New Advertisements.
FOURTH FACE.

FOURTH FACE.
Do You Want the Best Cutlery?-Ewing
Bros.
FIFTH FACE.
School Books and Supplies Stanton & Dayeu.-
Store Rooms and Dwellings for Rcnt-G. O..
smith.
For Sile-Shelyin. and Show Cases
For lseat-HuuSr oU Fourteenth ~.
Stockholders Neeung-PeOpieS' Bank.
For Eent-HouSe or Nam -.
For Sale-Two Houses IN Martins Perry.
Fer Reut-Deutal Office and Laboratory.
Opera hOuse-Superba.
Proposals for COal-sity Water Board.
Notce-E. j Rutter
Coal and Coke-Wheeling Mining and Manu-.
featuring Company.
Meetins-wtman's Union Benevolent Soci.
ETY.
Brokers-Fagau, Sheppard 4 Co.
Regular Meeting-Woman's Hospital Associ-
alton.
Card OF Thanks-wm. Kronenwith and Fam
ily.
Justice Of the Peace-P. L. Kimberly.
steamers for Cincinnati, Louisville, ST. Louis
and New Orle n.
Stockholders Meetine-The Bloch Bros To-
bacco Comp nv.
Try Lists Cough Syrup-R. II. List.
HANDSOME Flower Pot Stands, at AL
liSon's Wire Works, 1907 Eoff street.
Fine DreAs Lengths at one-half and less
than ons-half price.
GEO. n. SHOOK & co.
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a chance br One weather nureau.

Druggist c. Schnepf was yesterday
Notified from Washington that here
after the weather forecasts would be
sent in on a different basis. The a.
m. forecast will DC for the ensuing
thirty-slx hours, and the p. III. fore
cast, which is the one appearing in the
morning papers, and which is the latest
Ind best for that day, will be only for the
ensuing day up TO midnight. The flags,
llown in the morning will refer TO the 5
o. m. forecast Of the evening before, and
will indicate the weather for that day
only. The a. IN. forecast does not ar
rive until noon, and afternoon flags 'wil
DC for the following day, as well as for
the remainder Of the day on which they
are shown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

Total ................ ....''''E''A'' "
Sheriff Steenrod returned county or
ders paid by him amounting 10 eoo,-
ASA. and they were pronounced cor
rect.
The recommendation OF the Commit
tee on Court House and Jail that tue
salary of the assistant janitor be In
creased from $50 TO S55 per month"; 81
long as coal is used under the ooiiefs'
was concurred in.
A resolution was adopted, asking the
City Council to appoint committee 10
confer with the Finance Committee OF
the county relative 10 the buying OF
election booths, the renting OF rooms
for election purposes, etc.
The County Clerk was authorized TO
have the general, direet and cross III
dexes to the deed hooks, from lst@ 10
1892, transcribed, and also the indexes
10 the deeds or trust books from 1907 10
1892. He was also directed to hereaiter
have indexes printed when COMPLETED.
The accounts of Transportation agent
II. p. McGregor were examined ana
found to be correct.
A resolution was adopted directing
the Superintendent of the lniirmary,
when making monthly reports, TO SEND
In list of the supplies needed FOR the
following month, but no such supplies
are to be purchased OF him until action
upon the reQuisition has been taken.
The report Of the Superintendent OF
the Infirmary showed a total OF 20 IN
mates. There are five cases oil grip,
but no fever.
The report OF Clerk Pendleton, show
ing the balances To the credit OF the
several districts, was read and ap'
proved.
The petition of j. Il. Wayt and others
for view for proposed new road 10
Liberty district, was read and referred.
A communication was received from
Secretary Of State Ohley, enclosing a
formal resolution Of the Board OF Pub
lie Works, surrendering the control OF
the National road within Ohio county to
the Board of Commissioners. The
Board passed resolution notifying toll
keepers that hereafter their deposits
must be to the Board of Commissioners
Of Ohio county.
A formal resolution, to the effect that
the county bonds, on account OF the
subscription to the Terminal Railroad
Company, should be sold to the highest
bidder. was passed. The bids are to be
opened on the 18th inst.
The Board adjourned to meet on the
aodinst, to take up the matter OF divd-
ing the county into election precincts
under the new election law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
CITY FINANCES.
THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE WATER AND
GAS BOARDS.
The Income Of the Gas Works Makes Big
Jump Up to Si25,SSS4O Balances in
the City Treasury January l. 1892.

The. annual reports of Secretary
George Baird. of the Water Board, and
of Secretary George He'll, OF the Gas
Board, were turned over TO City Clerk
Thomas f. Thoner yesterday. Each
department shows a large increase in
receipts over the previous year, this in-
crease aggregating SO, 794. 80 in the case
Of the Water Board, and S32,63l.30 in
the case of the Gas Board. This jump
in gas receipts was clearly foreshad-
owed by the large increase in the
amount Of gas made, as published in
the REGISTER OF last Friday morning.
The reports in detail are as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
Ahead Child rncared for.

Yesterday the police reported that an
eleven-days-old babe, the child Of John
Stevens, Pole, residing at No. $500
Alley b. had died on Sunday, and that
the body had been allowed 20 lie in a
stitling hot room until yesterday, until
it was in bad condition. Mrs. Fred
Kindleberger kindly prepared the body
for burial, a proper certificate was pro-
cured, aud the remains will probably
be Inferred this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
Applied for a Charter.

The mozart Park" project, mention
OF which was made exclusively in the
REGIsTERseveral weeks ago. is meeting
with great favor, and is certain to be a
success. The gentlemen who have
charge Of the subscription list are meet
ing with gratifying sucress. A charter
has been applied for, and work will
commence upon the buildings, aud
identifying the grounds, as soon as the
weather Will permit,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
CircniE Cnnrt.

In the case OF A. p. iBrookover, John
c. McEldowncy, Robert McEldowney,
and others V. p. +. Duffy, Auditor,
plaintiffs made motion to quash the
execution previously issued for
4.1SG II, which motion was deferred.
Hon. okey johnson was admitted to
practice.
In the case of Roberts & Co. VS..
Bacr's Sons, there was verdict for
plaintiff for S275.SO. A motion for Il
new trial is pending.
In the case of Joseph II. Fox V. JEFF
ferson Fox CT a., an order confirming
sale OF real estate was made.
The case of j. T. HervcY V. Sarah
Hervey's administrator, was put on
ri
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teething.
with perfect success. II soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays al pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for
Diarrhoea. Is pleasant 20 the taste. Sold
by Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value il
Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no
other kind.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
Gloves and Mifiens.

Mems and BOYS Leather Faced Working
Gloves FOR - cents.
Mons and BOYS Jersey Cloth Gloves for Csc
Men. Leather NJt-s VI h warm lining for -
Mems =, arm Liacc Dog skin Gloves for S5c
MeU's aud Boys nue. Md Gloves with Lining
aud For Tops Tor 80 cents.
Men, heavy Wool MittS, with Calf Skin
Front. for - cents.
Mem. cN'ra heavy DOC SSin Gloves with kui
Wrists for % cents.
Mems genuine Hog Skin Gloves for only 80
cents
SrsSemeus Gloves made with the Double
Hand for 80 cents aud SlUJ
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
Tenth Anniversary.

The members OF the Mozart Singing
Society, of the South Side, are making
elaborate preparations for the cslebra-
ton OF the Tenth anniversary of the or
ganizatlon, which will occur on Febru-
airy LIST. The principal feature OF the
occasion will be grand concert at their
hall, In which the best local talent,
vocal and instrumental, will assist, to be
followed by grand ball.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
The NEWS OF THE DAY.
fauire Arkle.s Court.

Mike Crogan and Mary Crogan were
before Justice Ankle yesterday upon a
warrant sworn out by C. A. Reed. charg-
ing them with trespass. The evidence
showed that the action grew out OF a
nelghborly quarrel, and the Crogans
built fence seven feet high on the top
OF another fence. The case was taken
under consideration by the Justice until
this evening at o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
$1,000 Per month VIII Pay

For New Years Present for Wife anc
Children which will last a life time
Buy your lot and build house. Apply
to MoundsYille Mining and Manufac
turing Co.
J.GLENN Cook. General Manager.
Moundsville, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

Account of the Inauguration ofGov.
elect Mckinley. Monday January 18th.
1892, round trip tickets will be sold
January 10th, and for morning trains
January 18th. at very low rates, good TO
return until Tuesday, the 18th.
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Pure Lard.

am now prepared to supply the
trade with Pure Kettle Rendered Leaf
Lard, made from hogs of my own killing.
NJ. REILLY.
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Over Shirts.

Men, heavy and warm Melton Cloth Over
shirts FOR 50 cents
Nous resyy aud varm Jersey over shirts,
warranted not % shrink or fade, reduced from
8l 90 90 - cents.
Men's new style striped Crepe Cloth Shirts.
reduced from Sit0 20 - cen s.
Men. inc Rack JERSEY over Shirts. ". IN nat
emf Lace Fronts, reduced Ir.m Sl.u' 10 - cents.
Nsu', heavy and w1rm blue Flannel All
Wool shirts for Si.O1
Mems finest sud best heavy Jersey Over
Shirts. ',varraute6 % not shrink nor fade, re-
dlc 4 from Sl 81 -1 slt0
Bows warm JERSEY Oycr SHIFTS TO- 80 cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

LOUIS HANDEL, Florist, No. 66
Twelfth street, has fine lot OF Orchids,
Roses, Carnations, Lilies OF the Val
ley, Gala and Narrissi Lilies, Narcis-
sus and Hyacinths.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

Go TO Florist James Handel, G6
Twelfth street, for orchids, roses, car
nations, lilies OF the valley. Gala and
Narissi lilies, Narcissus and hycinths.
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1Bk wEAraES

wASnINCToS, y. c, January For West
vi cmia % Ohio, SNOW aur les; slightly
wur,uer, variable Winds
For Wc,trtu PrUnsylyani'. snow nursies
stationary temperature; variable winds.
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.besIjn9 8e91siea
1nrrnnn,r,er ,..corn

Mr.. C. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
gist, made the following observations Of
the temperature yesterday: a. M, 81 (;
o q. m, 20; 4 IN, %; 3 p. m, 3d.; p. IN,
3. Weather, snow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

GARFIELD TEA is peculiarly adapted
to persons of sedentary habits, as It's
action is mild, not drastic or constipat-
ing leaving no after ill-effects.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

Geo. NJ. Shook Il Co. are selling the cele-
DRAFTED Nv" brand Luckstitch Muslin n
derwear at about the price Of materials.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

We offrr all Cloaks without reserve at
Immense reductions, many of them AT one
third prices. GRO. "a SHOOK 4 Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

This means that there are great many broken
lots of Mems, Boys and Children's Suits and
Overcoats to be sold at Half Price in order to
clean them out Those who have fingered in
their purchases will now find brilliant oppor-
tunity to buy frst-cass clothing at fifty cents on
the dollar We mean business on the first floor
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Strawberry Meats.

A full supply OF these celebrated
meats received daily from my Manches-
ter Pork House. NJ. REILLY.
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RETAIL GRoC II. BANQUET.
rhe Members OF the Association Max
Merry Around the FesIaI Board.

The Members OF the Association Make
Merry Around the Fesial Board.
The Retail Grocers' Protective ASso-
citation held well attended meeeiDg al
Jheir hall, corner Twelfth and Chapine
streets, last evening, and transacted
considerable important business. The
report OF Secretary Stroebel was read,
showing the progress and growth OF
the organization during the three years
of its career. The Association started
with membership OF 80 in 1889, and
nas grown steadily during the interven-
ing years, until IL now numbers 90 mem
GERS and embraces all the leading re-
Gail grocers in the city. At last nights
meeting five new members we're admit.
ted. The total receipts for the three
years were Sl,274.10. and the eXpendi-
lures 81, 166.4l, leaving balance on
hand Of Sl07. GO. "GrocerS' Day" was OBJ
served in fitting manner each year and
the Association gave one excursion TO
GAINESVILLE. This affair was delight
full one. and the grocerS are already
talking of another during the coming
summer. On September Sd of last year
the Association was reorganized under
a State charter. This charter provided
for 4 financial secretary, new officer
i'm the organization. who is in reality a
collecting agent acting under the adj
mlrnble and efficient protective system
adopted by the Association.
The officers for the ensuing year, who
were installed at last nights meeting.
we're as follows: President, s. e.. Nay
or; First Vice-P President, Ii. sShrebe;
Second Vice-Prcsident, jacob K0rn:
Recording Secretary, j, c. StrOebel;
Financial Secretary, William Wendell;
Treasurer, John Mckee; Board Of Di-
rectorS, 5. e. Naylor, John 5. Welty,
H. w. Shrcbe, John Mckee, and VIM.
= Eoberts. MeSSrs. Stroebel aud Nc
Kee have held their offices ever since
The organization has been in existence.
After the meeting preparations were
made for
TIE BANQUET,
which was spread upon Il long table,
extending the length OF tue ball. The
caterer was Mr.. A. Hoffman, OF the
Pan Handle restaurant. The menu
was an excellent one, ard was discussed
amid much merriment. At its couclu-
sion, brief addresses were delivered by
Messrs. Naylor, Shrebe, Mckee, aud
Behrens, all Of whom were particular
ly happy in their remarks, and were
loudly applauded.
After the speeches cigars were
lighted, the members gathered In
groups about the ball, and pleasant
season of conversation and social in
terchange followed. while the Premier
Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar club took
position upon the platform and rem
dered programme Of delightful melo-
dy. In this manner a pleasant hour
was spent, after which the assemblage
dispersed.
The Association is already making
preparations for the annual observance
OF "Grocers' Day" and the programme
this year will be OF very elaborate
character.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
For over Fifty Years.

WIRE Tree Guards, SlO0, at Allison's
Wire Works, 1907 Eoff street.
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Chief of Police McNicholls yesterday
curned over Si3O.31, receipts of the de
oartment from December 10Th to De-
cember GlSt, inclusive.
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AT TIE GRAND LAST NIGHT.

ASK for NJ. Reilly's Strawberry Hams.
Ny name branded on every ham.
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.hMUSEAIENTG.
cHAs. T. ELLIS FRIDAY.


House on Friday night. The Boston
DdilU Advertiser says:
The popularity of Chas. I. Ellis at
tracted che OF the largest audiences Of
the season to the Grand last night. The
performance was satisfactory, and the
audience was evidently well pleased, as
it frequently applauded and in other
ways expressed its pleasure and salts
faction. Mr.. Ellis is practically the
whole show himself He is charming
in his character, his quaint ways, and
his pathetic voice"
UNCLE TOMS CABIN co.
Stetson's Uncle Toms Cabin Co. will
be at the Opera House next Saturday
afternoon and evening. An exchange
says: "This company is undoubtedly
the largest and best Uncle TOMS Co.
travelling, comprising thirty first-class
artists So complete is their scenery
that the piece could be put on in barn
with better scenic effects than is pro-
duced by any other company. They
bavc grand double band Of white and
colored musicians, and orchestra OF ten
pieces. and one that is hard TO beat.
The African mandolin stpdentS with
this company, are the first and only col
ored people appearing In public and per-
forming on the Spanish mandolin.
HARRY LACY ON WEDNESDAY.
Harry Lacy in Jack Royal" will be
seen at the Opera House tomorrow
evening. The Philadelphia Star says:
Jack Royal, of the 92d, new play
written by that caustic critic Nym
Crinkle (Mr. A. c. Wheeler, Of New
York;, was presented at the Park
Theatre, last evening, with Harry Lacy
I'm the title role. The work is melo-
drama OF more than passing strength,
and with some pruning, additions and
slight alterations willproye verv at
tractive play. As it now stands Jack
ROYAL" is acceptable and possesses sew
eral strong points and many new ideas.
The characters are well drawn, and the
hero is given lines thai. are at once
natural and effective.
sUPERBA COMING.
The presentation OF "Superba" the
latest spectacle OF those inventive
genuses, the Hanlons, Is proving the
most remunerative OF all their many
successes. The audiences have been
large to OVERLOOKING, the humorous and
astounding mechanical tricks and scenic
illusions testify more clearly than ever
TO the wonderful ability of these cele-
brated showmen. 'Superba" will be
presented for the first time in Wheeling
at the Opera house on Monday and
Tuesday evenings next.
AT TIE GRAND LAST NIGHT.
The audience that witnessed the rem
dition of Molly Bawn" by the Floy
Crowell company last night seemed to
, be very well satisfied with the per-
Torrance given. Miss Crowell was as
bright and clipper as on her former
visit to this city. As "Molly Bawn"
Miss Crowell is bewitching little
creature and capitivated the audience
from the start. Mr.. Dudley as 'Gripp
the American. was very funny indeed
| aud delighted the audience. Tonight
the funny comedy drama, THE For
GER" will be presented. Saturday
afternoon matinee at 2:30 o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

WE have just received the finest line
Of Holiday Slippers ever brought to this
CITY. l.. V. BLOND.
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r.a., sHEPpAKD g CO.. BROKERS.

Great Remnant bargains at Geo. NJ
Snook Co.'S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

Geo. NJ. shook a. Co.'s csc aud soc lines
of tuslin Underwear are the talk OF the
town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

PAGAN, sHEPPAED & CO., BROKERS.
Private wires tO New York and Chicago.
Public Librsrv Building, corner Market
and Fourteenth streets.
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Gas Board.

OF the S2U,UUU appropriated Uy NUuuCI'
ior the electric light plant, payable
from the gas funds, So, 19i,49 was not
expended, and will have to be reappro-
Jrlated this year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05
COUNTY AFFAIRS.
TAR BUSINESS TRANSACTED By TIE BOARD
Og COMMISSIONERS YESTERDAY.
The City Asked to Confer Concerning hisea'n
B,oths-Ths Transfer Indexes to Be Trans
scribsd = Miscellaneous Business
Transacted.

The Board of County Commissioners
met in regular monthly session. yes'er-
day. and transacted the routine ousi-
ness accommodating during the month";
Bills were ordered paid as follows;
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

Geo NJ. snook s Co.'s Great Muslin Un-
dearwear sale now on
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PAGAN, SHEPPARD g. CO., BROKERS.
Private wires to New York and Chicago.
Public Library Building, corner market
and Fourteenth streets
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CITY Treasury balances.

The books OF City Receiver Woeber
show the following balances Oh January
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

Private wires to New York and Chicago.
Public Library building, corner market
and Fourteenth streets
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Strawberry hams.

Strawberry Hams have no equal for
delicacy and flavor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

In Underwear Sale
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

C.TAIoeUE AND pAMPaLEr,, !, worm VS5sSs in
u Having the most eo, ,'5i ne West Virgin
p 20 mac ,onpsnv are prepared to Turn ouS
"a F5in,snS n ms class IN the most appspsss1
Eiye and in he shortest PINE SrsF 'V1IRGiSIA
sishsd ~ eppii ,Sss Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-05

Low Rate Excursion o Columbus, Ohio,
Via Is. d q. X. X.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-06-16
LIZARDS IN SINGAPORE.
Ahe Cold, Clammy Creatures Get into
Bedrooms by Scores.

Bedrooms by Scores.
There are lizards in Singapore-large.
scampering, suddenly dropping things,
or all sorts OF colors. You see them on
the walls Of your hotel, in the sunshine,
n admire them. At evening, sitting
with fan and iced drinks, one suddenly
falls on you, and it is colder than your
toddy. How can any organism bred in
this seething spot be SO cold?
You go to bed, you and your wife.
Each las a canopied couch, rods remote
from the other, for sleeping apartments
are ample. You stretch out on a light
mattrass over which is one sheet. For
upper covering pull up the darkness and
draw the mosquito nets. There is no
need of a sheet over you any more than
there Is for a warming par.
The night orchestra, strange sounds of
tropic insects and trees and airs outside,
finally lulls you asleep. Presently
PUNK! and then a scampering Of some
nimble clawed thing on the floor near
your bed. My lady, over at the other
side of the vast waste of chamber.
squeals, "a mouse!"
You assure her that it couldn't be mice.
Mice don't fall from the ceiling like
a lump of mud. It's only the lizards!'
This cheerful information ELECTS no
squeal. With mice out Of the question,
what woman would not be brave? There
is a hush in the distant couch, a silence
too still for sleep. You know your
partner lies over yonder listening hard
for more lizards. Presently there are
more little dull thuds. The lizards seem
to be falling in several places. They
| seem to be chasing each other or some
venOmous prey or possibly making away
with your shoes.
When one is tagged out with sight
seeing, to lie awake in inky darkness in
the midst Of a lizard carnival is a little
hard on the nerves. All, something is
pulling at the canopy of your bed, as if
a young kitten were trying to climb 1t!
There comes a very subdued voice
from the distant corner: "This is awful.
Won't you get up and strike a light"
And step on the bloomin cold beasts
with my Dare feet! You try it; your
nearer the matches than r.
But we can't lie here like this. Call
somebody"
And one of the o~mnipresent "boys,"
who seems to have'been on guard at the
threshold, comes softly in. THE lizards
will not hurt you, lady. They catch
the mosquitoes and spiders. Sometimes
they get under the nets on the bed; but
don't you mind" R~eassuring, very; but
madame was ready for one tropic dawn
hours before it came.-Butfalo Express.