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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

ARREARS FOR GROUND RENT.
city of Savannah, Office City Treasurer.
June 2, 1s97-The following lots are in arr
rears for ground rent" of which ownefa
C. S. HARDEE.
City Treasurer.
Brown Ward-Lot 10. qrs.; lot AZ,
qrs; lot AZ, qrs.; west u lot IS. 2 qrs.
Calhoun Ward-East Y lot 5, qrs.; east
2-S lot 7, qrs.; east " lot q, 2 qrs.; lot S2s
2 qrs
Charlton ward-Lot 5. qrs; lot 80. q
Chatham ward-East Y lot /. qrss
west 2-3 lot 10, 2 qrs.; east 1-3 lot II, a
qrs.; middle l-3 lot 70, 2 qrs; lot q, qrss
east l-3 lot "a, 2 qrs; middle 1-S lot "a. 4
qrs; west u lot IS, qrs; east " lot IS,
qrs
Columbia Ward-East y lot 7. qrs.
Crawford Ward-North "a lot "a, 2 qrsa
west Y lot 20, qrs.
Crawford Ward East-Aiiddle part loa
/, qrs; lot 16, qrs.
Gilbert Ward-I4ot 3. 2 qrs; east Y lot IL
2 qrs; lot y. 2 qrs; lot q, qrs; lot p, 4
qrs: lot %, ors; west part lot "a qrs.
Forsyth Wa dot !, qrs; lot 2, qrsf
east Is OF we Il, As lots Is and l6, qrst
west 4-5 Of wedt AS lots Is and l6. qrsi
lot IS, qrs.
Franklin ward-Lot 2. 2 qrs; north a
lot %, qrs.
Greene Ward-south 4 lot Is, qrst
east part lot 4, qrs; lot 90 2 qrs; northl
east 4 lot 2s qrs west part lot 30, qrsi
lot 80. qrs.
Jackson Ward-West u lot 7. qrs; east
u lot 7, 2 qrs; west u lot s, 2 qrs; middle
10 Of north 2-3 lot, &c. 2 qrs.
Jasper Ward-Lot 43, qrs; west y LOO
46. qrs; lot AZ, 2 qrs.
Liberty Ward-Lot q, qrs; north u loA
%. 2 qrs; lot 80. qrs.
Monterey Ward-West rs lot 8. 2 ars.
Pulaski Ward-East part lot 81, qrsf
middle part lot 81, 2 qrs; west part lot 81
qrs.
Troup ward-East u lot 10. 2 qrs; lot IN
2 qrs
Warren ward-North y lot 4. qrs; west
u lot 10, qrs; north X Of east y lot IL
2 qrs.
Washington ward-East 2-3 lot q 2 qrsf
lot 3, qrs; lot 10. qrs; north part OF easa
u lot Is, 2 qrs.
Wesley Ward-East y lot II, 2 qrs.
All persons having interest IN the above
lots are hereby notified that II the amount3
now due are not paid to the city treasured
on or before the 18th inst. at O'Clock pl
m, | Will proceed on the morning Of IND
l4th inst, TO re-enter according to law.
JOHN POWER,
City Marshal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
Fon sALIl-MIscELLANEors.


FOR SALE, SECONDHAND DEI.IV-
cry wagon, cheap. Apply to Morning
News Office.
FOR SALE. CHEAP. A PAIR OF PO-
MES sound and kind, well broken to har-
ness and saddle, Will work anywhere. r.
j. Davis. 1l8 Bay street. east
FOR SALE, CHEAP, A COMPLETE
set Of bank fixtures; desk. counters, rail-
ings and a large Herring's patent cham
pion fire and burglar-pToof safe, with
bankers chest and twenty-seven deposit
boxes. Savannah Savings Bank. ST. Julian
and Whitaker
CYPRESS SHINGLES AND PILING.
We are. now selling cypress shingles at the
reduced prices OF $l2. SIZE and $2.25 per
thousand. Special prices on carload lots
Boats can load al the mills. Can also fur
nish cypress piles in any quantity on short
notice. Vale Royal Manufacturing Com
pany.
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FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

FOR RENT, FURNISHED COTTAGE,
at Rluffton, S. c.. for the summer For
terms apply to 30 Liberty street. r..
FOR RENT CHEAP, NO. 2s ABER-
corn street, With large yard and stable.
w. G. Harrison 10S Bay street, east.
FOR RENT. THE HANDSOME MOD
ern residence. 1907 Whitaker street, be-
tween New Houston and Waldburg
streets, fronting the park extension. APP
ply to F. G. Bell, Morning News Office.
TO RENT. HOUSE 4Os ANDERSON
street west Zone door from Montgomery
street,, $500 a month. Apply to #. G. Bell,
Morning News office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
MIsCELLANEOus.


WATCH THE ROOF OF YOUR
house; "A summer storm will let you know
that IL needs repairing and painting; then
be sure TO see Il. G. Pacetu for good work
at reasonable prices. 1iG Whitaker.
BEFORE you BUY OR SELL PROP
erty consult Robert II. Tatem, real es-
tate dealer, No. 7 West York street, near
Bull street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

Continued from Seventh Page)
cases cigars, q bbs molasses, 66 empty
barrels ca bbls vegetables, /, IA crates veg
etables, S92 tons pig iron, iS5 plgs mdse
Per schooner Susan ~ Pickering for
Boston-2Sl. SIS feet pitch pine lumber
Georgia Lumber Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERSONAI.

~~~~~~---~-~-~
''EXCRUCIATING AGONY SHOULD
not be suffered from dun razors, when
they can be put in Al order by the old
experienced barber, Is r.. Broughton.
Shaving Supply House, the place for fine
razors and shaving sets, suitable for city
and country use, hair brushes, tooth
brushes, shaving soaps, toilet soaps and
Emlle's hair tonic, the great hair In
vigorator
ALL CARPETS TURNED OVER TO
the District Messenger Company are clean
ed within twenty-four hours from the time
they are taken up, thus giving the moths no
time to get in their work,
SPARE THE HOUSEWIFE BY CIV
ms the District Messenger and Delivery
company your carpets to take up, clean,
disinfect and store for the summer
They are making this speciality.
INGROWING NAn.s-I CAN CURE
IMPROVING toe-nails never mind how long
they have been. troubling you, or lnAwhat
condition they are in. 1 have hundreds
OF testimonials from the best people In
Savannah. Charges moderate. Office 1906
President street east Office hours to
= a. m, t@ p m. and to p. m. Lem
Davis Surgeon Chiropodist.
LARGEST SACRIFICE ON BICYCLES,
wagons, buggies. cash registers. IRON safes,
scales, sideboards bar ice box, desks Ia
bles, show cases, harness. from SO up.
one engine for boat. +. J. Firms, NJ. 2l2
IL. Broughton street.
DO NOT ALLOW ANY ONE TO At
tempt to clean your carpets on the floor,
but turn them over to the District Mes
senger Company. who will take them up.
thoroughly clean and relay at reason
able rate.
If YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL.
and work, order your autographed and
printed stationery and blank books from
Morning News. Savannah. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
AGENTS WANTED.

~>~-~-N~>-----~--------~-
AGENT FOR TELEPHONE TABLET.
Wonderful sprinkler, bicycle specialtes:
pays $1,000 yearly. Enclose stamp. Vie
tory Mfg. Co. Cleveland. o.
$ls A WEEK AND EXPENSES TO SEW
eral good parties to travel for our publ
cations; permanent position; no canvass
ingi give references r. II. Woodward,
Baltimore.
WANTED AGENTS, S75 PER MONTH
and expenses paid active men II right;
goods sold by sample only: samples, also
horse and carriage furnished free Ad-
dress Jobber Box $685. Boston, Mass.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
List of Vessels in the Port or savnn-
nah, June 3.
STEAMSHIPS

City of Birmingham, >, 1853 tons, Burg, New
York-Ocean Steamship Company.
Berkshire, 1,433 tons, Kirwan, Baltimore
j. j. Carolan. Agent.
Aislaby CBD 17& tons, hyperion, ldg
phosphate rock-Strachan & co.
Lowlands CBD 1165 tons, Dormond, ldg
phosphate rock-Strachan q co.
Wickham CBD 1,Vl tons, Vigers, ldg
phosphate rock-Stra chan & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

Rob Roy, TAG tons, Norbury. ldg lumber,
Philadelphia. w. Howard a. Co.
Thomas A. Ward, 1855 tons, Lyman, ldg
lumber. New York.-C. w. Howard &
Co.
Jennie Lockwood. S76 tons. Hathorn ldg
lumber, Boston-C. w. Howard e. Co.
c. c. wehrum. 80 tons, Cavalier. ldg lum-
ber-C w. Howard a. Co.
Susan n. Pickering 3i9 TONS Haskell, cid
Boston-C w. Howard a. Co.
Julia A. War;, 2O3 tons, War;, ldg lumber,
New York-C. W. Howard 4 co.
George L. Drake 800 tons, Scheduled, to
load lumber-C. w. Howard & Co.
Jennie s. Hall. 1888 tons. Wattg-C. w.
Howard a. Co.
Stephen O. Loud. 400 tons, Pierson-c. w.
Howard a. Co.
Rebecca M. Walls Csi tons. Llttle-c. w.
Howard e. Co.
Douglass Gregory, 52l tons. stliweli. cid
Philadclphia-Dixon. Mitchell q Wells.
-She-Did you run across any OF your
friends in town to-day
He--No; I wasn't on my whoel.-Yonk-
ers Statesman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

The Philadelphia Record says that the
scarcity OF cedar wood for cigar boxes and
other purposes has caused dealers TO look
to foreign countries 10 supply the demand.
The steamship Borderer left Philadelphia
a few days ago for the Colombian coast 20
load full cargo OF cedar logs for the Phil
adelphia and Boston markets. The logs
are cut high up on the moutaln sides and
are drifted down the streams 10 the coast
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND cREpf-
TORS

GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY-No-
ice u hereby given 70 an persons have
ing demands against Michael Roach. late
OF saod county deceased. 10 present them
70 me properly made Out, within the time
prescribed by law, 70 as TO show their
character ana amount; and an persons in
debted 20 said deceased are required to
make immediate payment 10 me.
JAMES J.. KENNEDY,
Executor VIII of Michael Roach, De-
ceased, D..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

The schooner -Xanlear Black, Capt. La
cey, from Newport News, arrived yester-
day with cargo of pyrites, consigned to
the Commercial Guano Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
BOARDING.

% EAST ELEVENTH STREET. NEW
York; cool, first and second floor rooms;
fine table; moderate. (Cut this out)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
TO-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Savannah and vicinity until
midnight: Probably light showers; no de-
cided change in temperature; southerly to
westerly winds.
Weather From Washington
For Georgia: Generally fair, except
showers on the coast, variable winds be-
coming northwesterly.
For Eastern Florida: Fair in western
portion, showers in eastern portion, cooler
in southern portion; variable winds.
For Western Florida: Generally fair;
northerly winds
For South Carolina: Fair proceeded by
showers in eastern portions; cooler on the
coast; variable winds becoming north
westerly.
General conditions: Light rains have
been general along the Atlantic slope and
scattered showers are reported from the
western states and the gulf At D. M
it was still raining at New York and Phil
adelphia. 1t is cool in New England, the
lake region, and the northwest, and warm
elsewhere. The temperature at Marquette
had sunk to SO degrees and at observation
time snow was falling. Light to fresh
variable winds are noted in the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature 2 p. m. 80 degrees
Minimum temperature p. m. 70 degrees
Mean temperature .............. 50 degrees
Normal temperature ............. Is degrees
Excess of temperature ........... 4 degrees
Accumulated excess Since June
/ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. II degrees
Accumulated excess since Jan.
Observation-Disclosures. 81 degrees
Rainfall ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. inch
Normal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. inch
Deficiency since June 1......,......0.56 inch
Excess since Jan. 1...............1.% inches
River Report-The hight of the SaVan-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

The schooner Susan ". Pickering clear
ed yesterday for Boston, with 2S1, SIS feet
of pitch pine lumber The cargo was
shipped by the Georgia Lumber Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

NickSDurg, missing.
Remarks-Rains have been general
throughout the cotton belt and unus Ial-
ly heavy falls are reported from Texas,
Louisiana, Arkansas and Southern Ala
bama The temperature remains nigh
along the Atlantic coast, but it is much
cooler on the Gulf.
Observations taken June 4, 1897, p. m.
C75th meridian time) at the same moment
of time at all station, for the Morning
News:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
HELp ANNIVERSARIES.

WANTED, TWO YOUNG MEN, SIN
gle, to travel; responsible house, small
capital required; call at once. Bray, as
West Liberty.
WANTED, OR 10 SAW MILL.
hands. Can on Mr.. Suffer, Union house,
West Broad and Perry street. at once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
LOST AND FOUND.

lost, on MoNDEY MoRNfNG' FIVE
letters on East Broad. between Liberty
and Bay. Reward If returned 10 II. Sem
ken, No 4 East Broad
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nah river at Augusta at s a.. m. Goth me-
ridian time) yesterday was 8.S feet, a rise
of is feet during the preceding twenty
four hours.
Cotton Region Bulletin, Savannah Ga,
for the twenty-four hours ending at a.
m. 18th meridian time, June A. 1897;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
SHIPS.
BARKs.

August Ger, 1, 491 tons, Jaburg, ldg naval
stores, Europe-Dahl & Andersen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED.
ITORS

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY,
Notice Is hereby given TO all persons ma ~
Ing demands against William w. Bussey.
Jr., lato Of said county, deceased, TO pred
IN the time prescribed by law, so as to
show their character and amount: and all
persons Indebted TO said deceased are re-
quired TO make immediate payment 20 me.
DAVID KRAUS.
Administrator Estate OF William w. BUS
sey. Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

CordeIe, OBSERVATION not taken.
Special Texas Rainfall Report-Bren-
ham, q; Columbia .40;Corsicana, IS; DIAL
las. LIS; Houston, 80; Luling, PIP; Orange,
"a; Sherman, T; Temple, 50; Waco, 100;
Hearne, 22O; Huntsville. oil; Longview,
go; Kerrville, 80; San Marcos, 25i; Dub
lin, IS; WeatherfOrd, 1856; Lampasas, LIP;
Ballinger, 80; Hearne, L7s; Luling, PIP;
TeXarkana, Ark, 100; Meridian, Miss,
1872; Fort Gibson, 2.O4; Alexandria, La, 1.60;
Cheneyville, La. LS0; Mansfield, La, 2.24.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
EMPLoYMENT WANTEn.

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WANTED, SITUATION. BY COLORED
woman, as cook in small family, or do
homework. 500 Huntingdon, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
roR RENT-sTnnEs

FOR RENT, THE STORE AT TIE
northeast corner of Whitaker and st.
Julian streets. Apply on the premises,
possession at once. Savannah Savings
Bank
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

}. ii. Simpson, formerly superintendent
Of car service of the Southern railway, has
to his old position as assistant to
the general manager of the Flint & Pere
Marquette, with headquarters at Saginaw,
Mich.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
NOE nENT-ROoMs.

FOR RENT PARLOR FLAT AT 212
Liberty west; thoroughly renovated. APP
ply Albert Wylly, IL Bryan east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
BRIGS.


Robert Dillon, 43i tons. Wyatt, dis cement
&C. w. Howard e. Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

Matters of Interest in Savannah ana
Elsewhere.
Arthur De Armas has been appointed
city passenger agent of the Texas and
Pacific at New Orleans to succeed J. Fl
Myers, resigned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
PORT PARAGRAPHS.
Maritime Matters of Local and Gem
eral Interest

The schooner Stephen G. Loud. Capt.
Pierson, from Philadelphia, arrived yes
terday with a cargo of coal, consigned to
the Central of Georgia railway.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

The Plant system expects a good bust
ness from limited territory in South
Georgia this month and next, on account
of the summer festivities to be held at
Qultman and Valdosta The Quitman gala
week will be held June 1920. and will draw
a good crowd from the surrounding coun-
try as will Valdostas midsummer carni-
val next month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

The Baltimore & Ohio has adopted the
Alexander car replacer as standard on
all its lines. This was done after a series of
experiments covering several months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05
LEGAL NOTICES.


ARREARS FOR GROUND RENT.
city OF Savannah, Office City Treasurer,
June 2, 1S97-The following lots are in ara
rears for ground rent" of which owners
are hereby notified: tfrtt
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JOHN 6. BUTLER,

DEALER IN
Paints, Oils and Glass Sash, Doors
Blinds and Builders Supplies, Plain and
Decorative Wall Paper. Foreign and Do
nestle Clements. Lime. Plaster aud Hair.
Sole agent for Asbestine Cold Water
Paint.
40 Congress and 80 81. Julian stresta
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

~, velocity of wind.
]. NJ. Sherier,
Observer, Weather Bureau.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-05

The Louisville and Nashville proposes to
build new bridge over the Cumberland
river at Nashville, and plans and specih-
cations are under consideration The
bridge will be built under the direction of
James Geddes, superintendent, Nashville.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-03
Mr.. DINGLEY's OPINION
CURRENCY LEGisLATfON rs PHAc-
TiCALLY IMPOSSIBLE.
cause or cnba II Hest Left 20 the
rresident--scssion VIII Coz.
t9 Time TiIi Jnnc.

| Lewiston. Me-, December 2.--T'hs Journal
this afternoon prints an Interview with
Congressman Dingley, who has left for
Washington. Mr. DIngley said: "Inas-
much as this will be the first regular ses-
sion OF the Flfty-ffth congress, and, there
fore, the session unlimited in length by the
constitution and lays. IT 10 GNicult to fore
cast the duration. The business of the APP
preaching session Will be expedited by the
fact that the house as we'll as the senate
is already organized and committees ap-
polluted but the senate h.s no means of
limiting debate. 80 that Il Is always In
the power Of a very few senators to extend
the sitting. see no reason to believe that
this session will continue later than June.
Probably the bankruptcy bill will be the
first TO come up after the appropriations
bills.
III the senate were republican and In
harmony with the majority OF the house, Oh
monetary questions, 1 should look for cur
rency legislation, but with free silver ma
jority In the senate antagonistic 10 the ma
iority In the house as to what constitutes
a sound currency system d.nt See how ii
is possible to secure desirable currency
legislation OF an important character untn
the senate IL brought into harmony with
the house.
Speaking for myself. think that sound
policy and the best interest OF Cuba re-
Quire that the question as to our attitude
toward the island and Spain be left with
the president who hts tlfoa-N done much
for the Cuban cause"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-03
BANDITS ARE FOOLED.
TWO ATTEMPTS At ROBBERY TURN
OUT TO BE WATER HAuLs.
Passengers Is Cnilcd-rrfed 10
Rob an Indiana Bank.

Keokuk, Iowa. December 2.--One lonely
robher, with his face hidden by mask and
armed with revolver attempted to rob
the passengers of the northbound ST. Louis,
Keokuk and Northwestern train which
arrived here early this morning. A minstrel
troupe and theatrical company vera
aboard The robber got on at LaGrange,
Mo-, about forty miles below here. Soon
after the train left LaGrange the des-
perado. who had taken seat In the srnok-
Ing car put a mask on his face and draw
ing revolver, started through the car
Pistol In hand he demanded the money
and valuables of the passengers. There
was scramble to get out of his way, but
some of the men in the coach stood their
ground and attempted to disarm the bandit.
who fired three shots from his revolver.
none OF which took effect He lost his mask
In the scuffle and finally escaped to the
platform. from which he sprang TO the
ground while the train was going at full
speed. The bandit secured no booty and his
mask is 10 the possession OF one OF the
theatrical party
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-03
The Paris Expnsition.

Washington. December 2.--Maior Moses
p. Handy, who was commissioned by the
president to visit Paris in connection with
the participation of this government in the
exposition to be held there In 1900. It is un-
derstood. has prepared his report for pre-
sentation to the president in order that Il
may be laid before congress on Its reassem.
bling. II will show that Major Handy's
Efforts were cordially seconded by the
rrenen government and the exposition au-
thorities and will give congress and the
people OF the United States all information
possible Major Handy arrived In this city
few days ago and Is at present combined
10 MS rooms, but is rapidly improving and
regaining his normal condition,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-03
CREATURES OF TWO WORLD,
witch spend Part of Their Lives
In water, Part in the Air.


in water, Part in the Air.
Philadelphia Times
There is water spider that .ices partly
on the surface and partly below. 1t bar
a pretty home. like silver globe IA light
as air, which sometimes rises To the top
and sometimes is moored down undei the
water by Alken threads.
The dweller in this fairy ,lice is also NJ,
architect, having spun its shining wall.
from itself, for the spider carries in
side wonderful store of silk vita tnrca d.
so fine that 1t is said to take thousands Of
them TO make the thickness of hair. Its
feet are like delicate combs, which olsen.
tangle the threads and rsrlova any minute
specks, and our diver, wno goes from the
air above into the shl,ng water below
travels hy his own private railway 10 AMI
fro, and after he has arrived nc doubt
he, like other spiders. sa-hers NJ the
thread into a slken ball and throws #
aside. 1t would never do TO iSava The road
open for GnJ insect tramps that might be
coming that way.
Tie dragol-fly lives in .hc water during
one stass of itH Ike and in the air dur
Ing another. 'rhe eggs are Iaii on the
leaves OF water plants. When the larva Of a
lragon- fly appsam, II is very queer orea-
ture. indeed. in the first plaza It wears a
mask, ana throws II forward. IL has two
sharp claws that instantly seize the prey.
1t also draws in ard sends forth water.
moving In this way and taking in the air
in the water for breathing purposes For
nearly a year ii lives in the wnter world.
then, or some line May or June day. It
climbs ny the stem Of some tail water
plant that rises above the SURFACE, and In
about two hours throws of the ugly ody,
and dorts away-an inhabitant OF the cir
world for ;he rest of its life on f3ur gos-
ssner wings, g,it,n'ing wiz many beauii-
full colors like those OF shining oilyer and
oronxs.
II flies MS swiftly ss swallow. and has
a long. slender holy. and large eyes cut
with many sides like diamond. aud ON a
sunchiny day 'ou may SEQ many of tfem
catching their prey 81 III. wing. II you
should put 1t back into the water world OF
it's childhood It would die.
The ephemerldae. OF flies that live only
In the air world for Gay, spend as Inany
as two or three years in the water hayiag
something like sills 10 breathe with They
have chrysalis, rs we'll as a larva state.
though they are active in each. 1t is ec,l,d
their chrysalis STATE while their wings ~ G
forming. though these are reyer unfoided
un Il they leave heir frs home forever.
1t Is marvellous 10 see with what swift
nese they make ihel- change. Whom tho
time comes they throw o.: the oil shin
more quickly than a nan can take OF bis
overcoat by a good deal, unfold their wings
aid with their feet resting on their cast-uff
body, dart away inio the beautiful .ew
world. They love the sunshine. or any
shining light and dance ans circle nerrily
ii crowds about u.
z...l-
out Of his story bootSogli. he would find
transformations just as marvellous aud pal
aces Just as beautiful in the real world Of
nature, C. T. NJ