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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-25
WEAK
MEN

Should 60 to DIR. Reinhart be-
cause his electro medical treatment cures
Nervous Debility and all its attending ailments
in young, middle-aged and old men, The
awful effects of indscretions in youth or ex-
cesses in after life, and the effects of neg
lected or improperly treated cases, producing
lack of vitality, weak back, sexual weakness
(impotency), chest pains, nervousness sleep
lessness, weakness of body and brain, dizzi-
ness, failing memory, lack of energy and con-
hdence, dependency, evil forebodings, timid
ity and other distressing symptoms. Such
cases, if neglected, almost invariably lead to
premature decay, insanity and DEATH The
reason that most doctors fail to cure is be-
cause they do not know the latest scientific
way of treating nerve diseases. What do they
know about the science of medical electricity,
when they went to school thirty years ago?
DR.. Reinhart can cure you with his new cleo
ences: Best Banks and Business Men in the
city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-25
Your Lungs
Should be Cured during the Summer
Ex-Mayor Dow Cured.

Mr.. E. D. Dow, of Hopkins, Mimi. was born
in Name in 1881 He came to Minnesota in
the spring of 1850, there being only one house
at that time where Minneapolis now stands.
Mr.. Dow located at Hopkins, where he has
resided for the past AZ years. He is a man
of extraordinary qualities and has won his
way to the front with kind, honest methods
and good business principles. He has held
the office Of mayor in his city for three years.
During the past year, his health began to
fail. The trouble was in his lungs. Mr..
Dow says: 81 became very short of breath.
spit up blood and matter. lost flesh and
became very weak. My cough was bad and
unpleasant to hear. 1 feared consumption
had the best of me. Reading of DR.. Rein
hart's discovery for the cure of consump-
ton, went to Minneapolis to see him. He
examined my lungs with his X-ray machine
and easily located the trouble. After taking
few special treatments at his Office, be-
gan to improve The shortness of breath
left me. Istepped splitting blood and cough
ing. And as my flesh. returned / regained
my strength 1 gained IL pounds in two
months. If you have lung trouble, go to
DR.. Reinhart. He makes a speciality of the
lungs"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-25
State Fair Visitors

Ouf-Of-TOWn People from all
parts Of the country who are coming to the
fair are writing to DR.. Reinhart to make ar
rangements for special X-Ray examination.
Special arrangements can also be made to
receive treatments every day during their
" VT in the city. Write now and tell DR..
Reinhart you are coming and he will advise
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-25
Dr.. Reiinhart
Guaranty Loan Building, MianeapOIi:

Rooms 1901, 1903 12O5. 1907 and 12O9S
OFFICE Notwithstanding, 10 to 1890:
afternoons, 2 to $50; Tuesday and Friday
evenings, Z to 9; Sunday mornings. 10 to 1890.
NoTE-special appointments made with
people coming to the city. r.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-25
What Is Your Disease

Are you Deaf! Have you Com
sumption, Asthma, Hay Fever or Catarrh?
Are you suffering from Nervous Weakness,
Lost Manhood or any disease of the Kidneys
or bladder? Have you heart, liver or Bowel
disease? If you are suffering from any dis
ease, go at once to DR.. Reinhart in the Guar
anty Loan Building and try his new system
of treatment; 1T COSTS YOU NOTHING IF
YOU FAIL TO GET CURED.
, The Country People and the
\people in the neighboring towns and villages
are not waiting; they are coming on every
train to Minneapolis to be cured by DR.. Rein
hart in the Guaranty Loan Building. HE
GUARANTEES A CURE IN EVERY CASE
fSAKEN
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-25
Why be- Deaf
| Went to the City to
Get Cured Of Deafness

Says Ex-senator Benedict of
Sank Rapids, Mimi: 81 was hard Of hear
ing for years. It grew upon me gradually.
My deafness was due to the nerves. DR..
Remnants new electrical treatment Is mar
velous. 1t gives me the greatest pleasure to
recommend this great discovery in electricity,
for 1t has restored my hearing entirely"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-25
not A DOLLAR need BE PAID
For Medicine OF Treatment Unless You Are Cured
You Pay if
/ You Are Cured

And you do not pay If you
are not cured. That is the honest plan laid
down by DR.. Reinhart, the great specialist in
the Guaranty Loan Building.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
DELIGHTFUL EUcHRE PARTY.
Ladies' of NOtre Dame Alumnae Give
a Pleasant Emotion.


A most delightful and successful pro-
pressive euchre party was given by the
young ladies of the Notre Dame Alumnae
last Monday night at Gonzaga Hall.
Nearly a hundred tables were occupied by
participants, making this one of the iarg-
est parties of the kind ever given in this
city During the interval of arranging the
tally cards refreshments were servsd. and
the Carroll Institute orchestra discoursed
sweet music.
The committees in charge were: Recep
ton, members of the Aumnae; ticks Is,
Misses Katherine Lackey and Mary Rover;
Ads. Misses Helen S. Tally, May Wa sh.
and Mrs. NJ. ]. Falvey: prizes, Mrs. NJ F.
Tally. Miss Mary Coyle; refreshments,
Misses Ella Monnahan. Hannah AMI Irene
Wade; decoration of tables. etc. Misses
Katherine Lackey, Helen S. Tally. Mary
Rover, Mary Coyle. Ella Monahan, Mrs. N.
F. Tally. Mrs. NJ. J. Falvey.
The prizes were awarded to the follow
ing: Ladies-Miss Rose Hessler, oil paint
ing, pansies; Miss Schwartz, oil painting,
roses: Miss NJ. Mcguire, centrepiece; Miss
Lysight, gilt mirror: Miss Spillane, oil
painting. lilacs; Miss NJ. Becker. Batten-
burg centrepiece; Miss D. Costello, en-
broidered centrepiece; Mrs. William
Schwing, St. Cecilia; Miss Sullivan, jardin-
leTe anu ptucStdi, Xuiss "SooeSi' SbioioAu-
cred frame: Miss Lucie Gowans, caroffis;
Mrs. G. Fred Isell, slippers; Mrs. William
Davidson. glove case; Mrs. ]. A. Ellinger,
chocolate pitcher; Miss George Good
child, buckle; Miss J. Mulcahey, sugar
sitter; Miss Z. Howard. Easter bonnet;
Miss Goodchild, vase; Miss Patterson,
vase; Miss Curtin, vase; Mrs. v. b.
O'Brien, salve box; Miss Collins. vase;
Miss X. OConnor nail file; Miss NJ Cava-
naugh, palm; Miss M. Dyer. vase; Miss
Menke. violets; Mrs. William Clipper.
roses.
Gentlemen-Mr. Maloney. oil painting,
fruit; Mr.. A. b. Coppes, oil painting. ION
Duty; Mr.. NJ. Leahy. Oil painting,
Spring; Mr.. J. B. Armstrong, order for
IS hat; Mr.. A. C. Joy, gold scarfpin; Miss
K Connor, gold studs: Mr.. p. B. Duff,
rocking chair: Mr.. J. F. Mulhase. sweater:
Mr. C. J. Hess, match safe; Mr.. John T.
Crowley, umbrella; Mr.. Hoover, cushion:
Mr. H. Hull, footstool; Mr. C. o. Coleman.
water color; Mr.. William Britt. tobacco
jar; Mr.. Joseph Deirken, card case; Mr..
William Hine, Poets: Mr.. NJ. F. Tally,
box cigars; Mr.. George, nut crackers; Miss
Lara Thorne, slippers; Mr.. J. w. Stohlman,
sugar spoon; Mr.. G. J. Lochoeler, est. Ce-
cilia'; Mr.. William Schwing, plaque; Mr..
Hustled, vase: Mr.. Espey, lamp; Mr.. A. J.
Schwartz, whisk broom and holder; Mr..
N Radcliffe, whisk broom and holder;
Miss Hussey. box cigars.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
BREv1T1Es FROM THE WIRE.

Twenty-three Of the japanese implicated in the
recent riot at Kahuka plantation. Honolulu. will
have to stand trial, six for murder and seven
teen for rioting.
News from Providence, R. l., says the Nattick
and Pontiac weavers held meeting yes
tertlay, and voted to continue the strike, the
same at Riverside.
John Preston. proprietor Of the Greenwood Ho.
tel. at Towanda. Pa, committed suicide yester-
day by blowing his brains with a shotgun.
Mr.. Preston fifty-fve years OF age No rea.
be given for the deed.
The mills Of the Parkhill Manufacturing Com
pany, at Fitchburg, Mass, all running again
The rest Of the 200 weavcrs who went out re-
turned to their looms in Mill C yesterday morn
ing, having accepted the revised schedule.
Bob Blanks, negro, was hanged yesterday al
Nayfeld. Ky. He mounted the scsfold at 9:35,
and talked until 1923. Blanks assaulted .
twelve-year-old white girl January ls, 1895.
Before being hanged he requested a collection
from the men inside the jail yard for his wife
and TIVE childrea.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
THINGS THEATRICAL.

Washington Lodge, No. Is, B. P. o. CT
Elks, gave its seventeenth annual benefit
yesterday afternoon at the Grand Opera
House before a very large audience. The
programme offered was a long one. con-
sisting Of twenty-three numbers. the peo-
pie engaged in giving which being drawn
from the ranks Of local amateurs and from
the bills being presented this week at the
Grand, Kernan's, and the Bijou. Almost
without exception these performers were
capable. and the result was excellent for
those who attended the entertainment.
The souvenir pamphlets given out an
nounced the appearances Of the United
States Marine Band. Of which Prof. San
telmann Is director; Whitelaw and Stew
art, "the German and the Celt;" A. c.
Lawrence. monologuist; Neil McNulty.
specialist in coon" songs; McAvoy and
May, knockabout team: Flora Parker,
acrobats; Dewitt and Tourjee, musicians;
Fish and Quigg, laugh provOkers; Adelina
Roattino, soprano: the three Goldsmith
Sisters, dancers; Carmanelli and Lucille.
who presented Fun and Music in a Butch
er Shop" Florence Henri King. violinist
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Darrow. shadowgraph-
lists; Welby, Pearl, Keys, Nellis, and Car
roll. terpsichorean artists; Marguerite and
Princess, pantomimists: the Sisters Millar,
banjoists; Louise Kerlin. vocalist: Con-
stance NJ Hurworth. whistler: The Nom
descript Trio high kickers: Hilda Thorn
as and Frank Barry. in Miss Ambition;
Minnie Dupree Joseph McKever. and The
odore NJ Brown. in '.Dangerfeld '95,' and
Burr Mcintosh. Alfred Hickman. Godfrey
Stein, and Corinne Parker, in THE Col
Onels' Christmas Eve
The Grand was tastefuliy decorated for
the occasion. in charge of which were two
committees consisting of Albert Sillers, A.
Baldwin, C. A. Ball, c. l.. Beatty. p. NJ.
Becker. J. NJ. Becker, G. J. Bessler S. A.
Boyle, J. T. Brady. L. b. Brooke. E. F.
Buckley. J. L. Burkart, J. ID. Burns. J. H.
Buscher. T. ID. Harper. l.. Hartig. G. W.
Harvey. E. b. Hay. J. Held. W. A. Het-
finger. J. F. Kelly, H. King, T. ]. King. G.
F. kOZel, c. c. Lancaster, J. W. Lee. G.. A.
Mason. J. c. Maxwell. ID. p. McCarty. p. T.
Moran. E. McC. Noel, c. B. Osborne, F. B.
Clarkson, W. II. Cranston, G. W. Driver
NJ Dyrenforth. E. W. Emery. G. E. En-
mons G. c. Esher, J. r. Freeman, l.. l..
Friedrich. G. A. Garner. II. +. Ge,z. A.
Gleeson, W. f. GUIDE. II. Parker. J. Paris,
E. S. Randall C. b. Robinson J. F. Ruper-
tus. f. G. Schafer. J. f. Sheckels, J. J.
Spaulding, W. r. Speare. II. Standiford n.
Stein, NJ. p. Sullivan. r. B. Swiggard, G. A.
Tracy. Charles V. Trott. NJ. f. Urell, B. B.
Whitney. G. r. Zurhost. Fred C. Gieseking.
Joseph A. Burkhart. NJ. G. Mccormick,
Richard A. O'Brien, and John e. Casey.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the Health Of
flee yesterday as follows: Elizabeth Tuck
er 20 years; William F. Lee. 81 years: Au-
gusta Webber. IS years Richard Plowden.
So years: Mary Campbell. 30 years;
Mary E. Cooke, Al years; Annie
Edmonas. "a years: Priscilla Brennan. 19
years: Annie Parker Is years: Arthur Mat
thews. II years: Sadie Green. years
Gottlieb Lemke. 4 years; Sarah Dorsey. /
year; William l.. Wright, months: Ray
mond Watkins, 5 months; Louis Briscoe 4
months; George T. Brush, months; infant
of Nellie LYONS days
The evening times., 1899-04-19
MUNYON'S ELECTRIC MACHINE.
WORDS OF TIVE CURED.

Mrs. Mary T.. Sullivan, 100 Street northeast
says: Suffered intensely with rheumatism foi
four years. Could not my hands at ALL In
able to move without help. In ten days after
beginning the use of Munyon's Rheumatism Cure
all pains had left me. and have not been ;rou-
bled with rheumatism since
Mr.. Reuben b. Green. ll6 Union Court north;
west, says: Suffered feartully with rheumatis ism
in the arms. knees, legs, and feet. Fingers drawn
and stiff Limbs crippled. Could not sleep. Had
TO use two canes to walk. Munyon's rheumatism
Cure cured me two yesrs ago, and there has been
no return OF the disease
Mrs. Lucca warneke, le2s I Street northwest.
says: For two years victim of rheuma-
tism in the and limbs Heart finally af-
fected Could scarcely walk. Was pale and
weak. Began using Munyon's Rheumatism Cure.
Pains all left Color returned. Eat we'll
sleep well. No heart trouble. Gained sixteen
pounds in two months
l will guarantee that my Rheumatism Cure
will rheumatism in a few hours: that my
Dyspepsia Cure will cure any case Of indigestion
stomach trouble: that 30 per cent OF kidney
complaints. including Brign's Disease. can be
cured with my Kidney Cure: that nervous afec-
tions and diseases Of the heart controlled and
cured by my Nerve and Heart Cure; that my
Cold Cure will break up any form of cold in 4
few hours. Fifty-seven cures for hity-seven ills
mostly 25c a vial. al all druggists.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
An Athletic Entertainment.

The Northwestern Athletic Club Of
Mount Pleasant is making preparations to
give smoker the latter part Of the
present month. The club is in pros
porous condition and on fair road to sue
cess. Its quarters, 1402 Park Street, are
open for inspection by visitors every night
in the week. The smoker will be the first
the club has given since entering its new
clubhouse. and will be for members only
Some excellent talent has been secured for
the occasion. H. Mulligan and NJ. Nc
Donald two very clever sparrers Of the
northwest, will spar three rounds. Mau-
rice Bolts and Clearance James will wrestle
five minutes or to a fall. Henry Andrews
who is one of the cleverest sparrers in his
class in Mount Pleasant, will don the mits
for three rounds with his old rival Tracy
Mulligan. John O'Brien will give recita-
tions. Music will be furnished by the
Mount Pleasant Field Band Quartette. con-
sisting Of MessrsAChurchill. Zellers, Ma
dert, and Court.
The evening times., 1899-04-19

Member of the sixth Artillery Ar
raigned In Police Court.
Martin Wilhelm, a soldier in the Sixth
Artillery was charged with being va
grant in Judge Kimball's Court this morn
ing.
Wilhelm spent yesterday In driving
about town in a cab. Late last night he
was brought into the Sixth Precinct po-
lice station and he asked the station keeper
TO give him lodging as he had no money
When arraigned this morning Wilhelm
told a very confused story. When asked
when he came to this city he said he ar
rived today.
Where did you come from?' asked
Judge Kimball.
From the police station was the an
swer.
When were you discharged from the
army?' was the next question. Il don't
know" replied Wilhelm. Where were you
discharged" reiterated the judge.
From the House of Refuge"
Take that man back and have the po-
lee surgeons examine him as to his sani-
ty, said Judge Kimball. and the ex-war-
rior was returned to a cell.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
Po.tm..ter. Appointed.
The President has signed the following
postmaster commissions:

AhC iSSiuSht has sA6hSo thS
postmaster commissions:
George T.. Scofeld. Greenwich. Ccnn.: Arthur
J. Kinney. Harrington. DEL; Alexander Upper
er. Madison, Fla; ". 4. Chapman. Cedartown.
Ga: Matte II. Hanson, Forsyth, Ga: William
B. Jones. DE Lamar. Idaho; Thomas S. Green.
Gardner, ILL.,; Samuel Maher. Naperville. Ill. I:
F. T. Farley. Crown Point, Ind; Thompson Tur-
ner, Walkerton. Ind; C. W. Rhinesnith Har-
Ian, Iowa; William A. Kelley, Story City, Iowa :;
Frank J. Bre,tle. Ellis. Kan: Charles s. Hutch
inson. Wilson. Kan: Ethel F. Johnson, Vance
burg. KY: George II. wOolman. Lake Charles,
La; Burton F. Browne, Harbor Beach. late
Sand Beach. Mich: Gerrit Van Schelven. Hol-
land. Mich; Fred +. Wheeler, Appleton, Mimi.
Justin Borkn. Morris. Mnn.: Katie Edwards.
Laurel, Miss; Charles l.. Mowder, Braymer, No.
James c. Robertson. Mountain Grove, No; Z;
Charles l.. Broy, Eureka. New: Henry E.
Harms. AlleRany, n. Y: Mortimer R. Tent,
Greenwich. n. Y: Frank F. Simpson, Highland,
n. V; william HAYNES, Hoosick Falls N. v;
George l.. Carver, Lyons, n. Y; Stephen P.
Barker. Richfeld Springs N. Y; William N.
Pierce, Glenvilie, Ohio; John II. Glasser, Mo-
naca. Pa. James Nash. Rankin Station, Pa;
William N. Bray. Henderson. Tenn; Frank II.
Pierce. Laredo, Texas; William N. Merritt.
Nocona, Texas; Elmer +. Waite Newcastle, Wyo.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
The Captured Spanish Gunboa,..

The two little captured Spanish gun
boats Sandoval and Alvarado started from
New York this morning for Portsmouth, N.
H., where they are to be repaired and
made serviceable for shallow water work.
On their way north stops will be made at
Providence and Marblehead to afford the
people of those cities chances of inspecting
the little craft which have attracted 30
much interest.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
PRAISE FOR
/ MUNYON
From Three Rssidents of Washing-
ton Who HaveBeen Perma-
nentHH Cared of
RH e MATS NJ .

II You Suffer from the Above Dis
ease 1t Is Your Own Fault, for
MunyOn Proves Conclusively that
His Remedies Cure-lf Your Case
ls an Obstinate One, MunyOn Spe-
cfally Invites You to His Omces,
Where You Can Obtain Medical
Advice and Examination "Ab-
sOlutely Freen-There II No OBJ
legation Whatever on Your Part.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
ACQUITTED BY A JURY.
James GalIaher's Trial On y Charge
of Embezxle emenf.

James J. Gallaher. formerly employed
by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany as an agent, on commission, and
who was charged with embezzlement was
acquitted yesterday OF the charge by a
jury in Criminal Court No. /.
The accused was represented by Attor-
ney Charles B. Calvert. who maintained
that the agent, Gallaher. had an equity
in all money collected by him. and the
accused il indicted at all. should have been
held for larceny and not embezzlement.
Gallaher was charged with being Sl1.99
short in his accounts and claimed that he
had made proper returns but was not cred
tied with same by the life insurance COM
papy
The evening times., 1899-04-19
Wanted In BIaden.burg.

George Williams, colored. was arrest cd
last night by Policeman Flather, of the
Second Precinct, at the request OF Sheriff
Vincent. of Bladensburg. Williams is
wanted in Bladensburg for assault with in
terest to kill. On the night of July T. 1898
Williams had fight with Martha Low aud
the man cut the woman seven times with
razor
The evening times., 1899-04-19
Petition in Bnnkruptcy.

Louisa s. Brooke. who gives her occu-
patton as boarding house keeper. yester-
day filed a petition in voluntary bank
the benefits OF the Bankrupt act The
petitioner lists her assets. consisting Of
household furniture. at s273, but makes no
return Of indebtedness.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
Policeman iD.ly,. Funeral.

The funeral of Policeman J. C. Daily, who
died Monday afternoon, took place this
morning from ST. Aloysius' Church and was
attended by a detail Of policemen from the
Sixth precinct in full dress uniform under
the command Of Lieutenant Kelly.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
Casualties I'm Cuba.

General Brooke cables from Havana, under yes.
terdays date, as follows: Death report, 10th and
18th instanis: Havana, Private Frank Bush,
Company G, Second Artillery, shot at Cerro,
died 18th instant at Aldeco Hospital; Sergeant
william Matz, Company N, Second Artillery,
died 10th instant, heart failure. No deaths on
18th.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
The Washington Loan Office.

F. Warren johnson, Manager, for seventeen
years with H. X. Fulton. Advances made ON
Personal Property Of all kinds. Correspondence
solicited. An expert will call if desired Gold.
Silver, and Diamonds bought and sold. Business
strictly con6dential. apA-Smos
The evening times., 1899-04-19
Assigned to Boston Navy Yard.

Among the naval orders made public
today is one detaching Civil Engineer ]. w.
c. Walker from service with the Nicara-
guu Canal Commission April 90. and order
ing him to report at the Boston navy yard
Nav l.
The evening times., 1899-04-19

Beecham's Pills cure Sick Headache.
The evening times., 1899-04-19

1t reaches the sore spots-it heals the raw
places-it goes 10 the seat of disea-e-it penc-
trates obscure places where drugs taken into
the stomach cannot rrsch--it acts balm and
tonic to the whole systen,--it 10 only 81, with
everything complete al all druggists
This is the best-equpped medical institution in
Washington. A staff Of skilled specialists on
duty dsy and evening Fullest examination and
advice without costing you penny. No matter
what your disease, Munycn has specific cure
for it.
The evening times., 1899-04-19
623 18th St. N. w.
SEEMS TO BE INSANE.

Member of the sixth Artillery Ar
raigned In Police Court.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-19
30. go.
A MISFIT ASSIGNMENT.
An Engineer WhOHc EnEine-Room
Doors Were Of Much Too
Limited Capacity.

well-known chief engineer of the
Tavy who doesn't have to take any dust
from Gen. Shafter in The matter Of av-
"irGup"ls-tipping the sca,es. as lie
does. nj trtle more than 300 pounds -
was recently ordered to take cars, #
the mechanical department Of one Of
the smaller gurboats on the Par nc sta:
non. The engineer. says the WashipE-
ton Post. didn't particularly like t!.1
assignment. but il didn't worry him %
the point of suicide. He Simply st
down and made sketch of The exceed
ing:y narrow doors that lead into IT,.
~ngine rooms of the gunboa, To wh!ch
he was ordered. marking the dimcu-
sions of the doors in figures on the
sketch. Below mis- drawing Of one cf
The engine-room doors this jolly chief
engineer made neat sketch of him
self full figure. not exaggerating his
Falstatfian paunch tritle. lie at
lnched his own dimensions 10 feet and
inches. .circumferentially.t TO this sketch
at himself. Then he put the ske,rfns
in an envelope and resp "ifu'', ..j.-
'"'tted" them to thn "urrh'r - g. =
,lCn. II was "a aUIi ui ILvur ,-. g.,
occasionally makes IL hit. IL
cnce to he drawn from the *,
WIS so o. v;Cus--thp imposihiIi:H rt nc
thief engineers rassag" thrmI,:vh -
"r'ne-ruom Goors Of the shir - ~! II
hr was ordered was so app"r"-''. :::t
'hr assignment was rCca!lrG ;tr,' ~.
'"rHn'r chief engineer is liable 20 .. I
flagship when the next batch rf st,nta
engineering assignments is made
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-19
ON THE WING.

The nightjar has large. mouth in
proportion TO its size than any other
bird.
The fly lays four times each summer,
and 30 eggs each time. The descend-
ants Of one female fly in q single sea-
soh may number 3,OSO.32O.
HAWKS have been seen TO follow in
the wake Of a moving railway train to
swoop down on small birds that were
suddenly disturbed and frightened by
the noise, and therefore for the mo-
ment were Off their guard.
ltis usually said that wrens are much
1arer than they used to be; but may
not this idea be largely due TO the fact
that during the interval we have all
grown up? Almost the whole of the
wcen's life is spent within three feet
Of the ground, mostly under cover, and
the boy Of three feet used naturally to
see a dozen ~rens where the man Of
six feet Will scarcely see one.