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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
5. A. d 0. RAILROAD
FORMALLY TURNED OVER
TO THE GEO. L. CARTER
SYNDICATE
Last Night at IL O'Clock at the
S. A. & o. Offices by Col.
John G. Haskell, who has
Been Receiver of
same for Several
Years.

The Bristol Neus OF last Saturla,
gives the following account OF the
transfer Of the 5. \. 4 0. r. R.:
As stated in Fridays Neirs. Mr.
Geo. l.. Carter and his company Of
capitalists, met in the ). i. IL o.
railroad depot Offices in Bristol last
night, and formally received the said
road from Col. John C.. Haskell. who
has been receiver of same for several
years.
The people present were Thos.
Clyde, b. ). Clarke and VI ID. Chap
man, New York; Geo. l.. Carter.
Jno. w. Robinson and Geo. l.. Hol-
stein, Pulaski, Geo. w. Palmer,
Saltville, and Attorneys \. \. Pile
ger, Christiansburg, j. f. Bullitt.
Big Stone Gap, and c. L. Lucky,
Knoxville.
Judge John Paul, judge Of the L.
,. court for the Western District Of
Virginia, having entered a decree in
his court closing the deal of the
Virginia and Southwestern Railway
company for the purchase of the
South Atlantic and Ohio railroad and
directing that said road and its equip
mentS be turned over to its purchas-
ers, the said Virginia and South
western Railway company.
Col. John G.. Haskell, receiver of
said road, pursuant to said decree,
and in compliance with said order of
court, executed and delivered the
deed for the 5. y. IL O. road, its
properties and equipments to Mr..
and his associates above nam
ed, thereby delivering said properties
said parties as the purchasers and
owners Of the same, and the said
Virginia and Southwestern Railway
company thereby came into posses
ion Of the said 5. \. IL O. road, at
midnight Friday, Feb. II, 1899.
50 that the new company became
owners and operators Of the ). 4. IL |,
road at l. o'clock last night, ana
oday the property is in the hands of
he new concern to be managed as
hey see fit. 1t Is the policy of the
company that the road shall be
emporarily managed by the same
Zen in charge under Receiver Has i
ell, 50 that for the present, at least, ,
o change will be made in the oper- .
ting force. What changes, if any, /;
nh be made in the future, have not y
ct been determined upon. The
rice paid for the road was $780, 600 y
cash in hand. :,
1t is understood that the Virginia I
Southwestern Railway Co., will at 4
ice get possession OF the Bristol, Il
lizabethton and North Carolina =
the deed conveying the lat y
r having already been drawn, and =
i'll be delivered in the next few days.
hese two roads will at once be con- !
lidated in one ,under the name above y
entioned, the Y. IL ). r.. Co.. and ,,
e b. f. IL y. c. portion will be ex- II
nded from Elizabethton to the Doe h
ountain mineral lands Of johnson =,
unity, which latter property, con- i
ting Of about ten thousand acres
rich iron ore lands, nave also been =
rcha sed by this strong syndicate.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23

.. i7t 'o1rr, Or WISE Corvrr:
'' announce mysclf = candidate
''' .'.c rs Commissioner Of the Rev.
I''.e Eastern District. have had
-'..t o;i.Iugthis office for one term,
'.f i''' that ann better qualified to
'.e iatie. ofthis Office. If elect
Do serve the people to the
'r ability. Trusting nv candi-
' ife voter, Of the County, | am
Respectfully,
ID. :. KELLY.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
For Supervisor.

j.. l.. Greear. Of Cocburn, is a
candidate for Supervisor for Lipps
district. and his announcement will
he seen IN another column. Mr..
'%'reear is a first class young man
and will make a good officer If elected.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
irrr.rrr, ~ WISE County:

lt''-t fr announce that | am a candi-
'. '. i.' Office of County and Circuit
'' .'s Allow me to So. that | have
'".. i.' -e asked for any Office at the
.' .' '.o people, and should | be
-.' '.'h your support and election, |
faithfully perform the duties of the
g. i.. very best Of my ability.
i.t'.. p 'ou boz advance for your kind
.''ri' support, which | hope to
''' - tic coming May election, | am
Yours very truly
!. b. HILLMAN.
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WANTED!

Reliable man for Manager of Branch
Office ! wish to open III this vicinity. If
your record is o. X. here is a good open
ing. Kindly mention this paper when
writing. A. 7. MORRIS, Cincinnati, O.
Illustrated catalogue 4cts. postage. 81
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
1900.
HAPPY new YEAR TO YOU All,

Add many thanks to my customers for their liner
.jHnatronage, through the past year and especially
'Shrgoueh the HOLIDAY SEASON, and as we are iusii
ss@ctoSn6tjnuancfeoO of your wi nFIa ton}insg, for, as has been
my, p% on,nIete line of everything marty q IulI
a s4 f!,t class d. DrT 9,s stGcsi ASIDE hsI from a fulI line
..e Soaps, Sponges and Perfumes. STATIONERY,
t = boxes, packages and bYIk-aII Of latest designs.
~ orders will receive prompt attention. and
.hveicians' prescriptions will also receive carefmI
pp4Htssntion and will be filled accurately and with dis
aastch. Again thanking you for your kind patron-
go am Yours truly,
J.. ~. KELLY.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
Notice!

On and after the 4th day ofJAu-
gust 1896. | will run a hack between
Wise G. H. and Ramsay, twice each
day, meeting all trains. Fare %
cents. The patronage of the public
is solicited. Respectfully,
G.. w. RESFRo.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23

Blessed is the nan who magnifeth
the advantages of his own town and
'tandeth by 1t with loyal deeds when
others speak evil of it continually,
for upon the last day the man of
praise and good work will get a harp
and crown, but the kicker and the
man with no public spirit will be
punched with the mules and the
goats and shipped to the land where
they don't shovel snow.-Erchonqe.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
Renew your subscrip-
ton to the Post.

WiNfED-SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY PERSONS
w IN lhis State 10 manage our business In their own
snd lesfby counties. II l. mainly Office woGk con.
dacied a. home. Salary straight $500 a year Ani ex-
lrn,es-dchnlIe, b~onande, 10 more, no less salary.
Monthly sc. Reference. Enclose self addressed
,!sapsd envelope, Hssssar L. Hssss pfsst Or. y,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23

.rR C0VN0NWEALTH ATTORNEY.
its-'r announce myself a candidate
f'tie oai,s II Attorney for the Com
s-es.''. ! will appreciate any a.
i",-.s r,HAerei by my friends, and in
,'..' promise, if elected, 10 perform the
:l,e' u sad Office to the best Of my
Very respectfully,
k. l. KILGokR.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23

An exchange gives the following
good advice: Our correspondents are
cautioned against one thing. If you
see a poor love sick boy stealing up
the road on Sunday evening to see
his Sweetheart-let him 90. Draw a
veil over him. Don't report him.
lie is doing right and sweating blood
over it. Don't mention it. Cupid
mast be encouraged. This paper is
in favor Of Cupid. We want the
young people to love each other, and
love good and strong. And you
know if a man is young and bashful
a dose Of it nearly kills him. lie
suffers sweet agony. Let him off.
We want all our correspondents to
look up at the skies when they hear
the crack Of a buss in their neighbor-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23

''' ior office at the spring cleo
' is 90 announce themselves IN
.'' DO So at the following rates:
Office, $50. For District
r., .'. Ca'h mus; accompany the
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23

tt.r.ir announce myself a candidate
..i, a'..o oi Treasurer of Wise County.
I. IN. ,.'ti for NJ the ensuing spring cleo
.- = c.cctel viii faithfully perform
.,. t 'ot NV Office TO tho very best Of
- Respectfully,
II. {. STEWART.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23

.-- '. announce 20 the people Of
Ns, .r;r. through tho columns Of the
a.. i,'l am , candidate for the Office
p. ..-'v Treasurer. TO he voted for At the
Wv election will earnestly endeator
pa ,,..,u tte duties Of aid Office, il
tt'.t. f.tU4 satisfaction OF the citizens
Coautr. Respectfully,
z. T. KIsrk.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
Officers To Be Elected.

The following officers for Wise
county are to be elected in May:
l Clerk.
| Sheriff,
| Treasurer,
| Commonwealth attorney,
2 Commissioners of the Revenue,
B Constables-2 in Gladeville dis
trict and | in each of the other
districts.
4 Overseers Of the poor in each
district.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
Virginia Woman
Tells People How TO Look Young
When They Are Old
All Weak and Nervous Women May
Follow Her Example.

81 was very nervous and weak, had
bronchitis and cough and was afflicted
with female difficulties. Sometimes 1 was
almost crazy. | took medicines with
scarcely any benefit. A friend who had
been greatly helped by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla advised me to try it. 1 did so and
also used Hoods Pills and am now feel
ing better than l have felt for years.
When people ask me what makes me feel
so well I tell them to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla IL they wish to feel well and look
young when they ara old" Mrs. j. w.
SrEsoN, 415 4th Ave., N. T., Roanoke, Va.
Hoods a pas'is
Is the best In fact the One True Blood Purifier.
All druggists. 81; six for 81. Get only Hoods.
1900 are sure. mild. efpefiva
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
Rouse fire liver

Cure Sick Headache, BIZ
iouSnesS, Sour Stomach,
and Constipation. Sold
everywhere, 25c. per box.
PreparedbyC.LHOOd 6 Co., Lowell. Mass.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF figs

is due not only TO the originality and
simplicity Of the combination, but also
70 Tho care ard skill with which il is
utnnf ntlrcd by scientific processes
Anown 20 the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish TO impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup Of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist n in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoaNTA Fro SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given TO millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. Ii is
far in advance of all other laxatives.
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken.
ing them. and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. KJ. NEW YORK. Mt
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
HOODS Pills

Are prepared from Ma
lures mild laxatives, and
while gentle are reliable
and efficient. They
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-02-23
ORDED OF PUBLICATION.

In the Clerks Oaice Of the Circuit Court
Of the County Of Wise on the 18th day Of
February, 1880.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
Millions Given Away

1t is certainly gratifying to che
public to know Of one concern in
the land which is not afraid to be
generous to the needy and suf-
ferng. The proprletors of DR..
Kings New Discovery f. Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds
have given away over ten million
trial bottles of this great medl-
cine, and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands Of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness
and all diseases Of the Throat,
Chest and Lungs are surely
cured by 1t. Call on Garrett &
Gerig, druggists, and get free
trial bottle. Regular size so
cents and 81. Every bottle guar
anteed or price refunded.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and
kidney troubles as we'll as wo-
men, and all feel the results IN
loss Of appetite, poisons in the
blood, backache, nervousness,
headache and tired, llstlrss, run
down feeling But there's no
need to feel luxe that. Listen to
}. W. Gardner, Idavil!e, Iud.
He says: Electric Bltters are
just the thing for a man when he
IS all run down, and don't care
whether he lives or CieS It. did
more to give lnc new strength
and good appetite than anything
| could take. | can now cat any
thing, and have a new lease on
life" Only 80 cents at Garrett
& Gerls's Drugstore. Every
bottle guaranteed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
The Campaign in Alabama

Senator Morgan and Governor
johnson are opposing candidates
for the United States senatorship
from Alabama. Each is giant
democrat, ard both are immense
ly popular with the people. Nor
gan favors expansion while John
son opposes it. Both agree in
support of the Chicago platform.
1t is expected to be- the most no.
table senatorial campaign held in
Ala bama since The civil war. But
the impression prevails that Nor
gan will WIN.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
Led Them All

For the information and pleas
ure of the many friends Of GUM
tard Gray, a sou of Rev. G.. NJ.
Gray and student at the Uni
verslty Of Sewanee, we copy
portion of a late letter to his
mother in which he gives a glow
ing account of the Sewannee's
foot ball team, and their trium-
plant tour from Sewanee, Tenn,
through Georgia, Alabama, Mis-
Sissippi, Louisiana and Texas.
They won every game, their OPP
ponents not scoring a point.
Their reception at every place
visited was a triumphant one.
The Tulane boys in New Orleans
rendered them a theater party,
a sailing party, and dinner at
Vlctor's, The fashionable French
restaurant in the Crescent City,
while the Lone Star boys ten
dcred them a delightful German.
The Sewanee football team Is
making an envlable reputation,
and part of it's success is at
trlbuta bic to Qulntard Gray.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
NO KNIFE USED

Cancer, Tumors, Rupture,
Goitre, Piles, Fistula, Structure,
Fissures, Rectal Ulcers, Polypus,
Prolapsus Ami, Pruritis, and all
Rectal troubles cured without
knife or pam, or chloroform OPP
erations. We cure by mall all
chronic and nervous diseases, all
blood and skin diseases in all
their various forms, Indigestion,
Constipation, Asthma, Ca
tarrhl, Pieurlsy, Inflammation of
the Bladder, Neuralgia IN any
form, rheumatism, Dropsy, Lost
Manhood, kidney, Liver, Lung,
Heart, Stomach-au intiamma-
tory trouble. Address
Z. +. BROWN, VI. D.,
Bellevue Sanitarium,
Beilevlew. Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22

The temperance fight Is on in
Georgia. The legislature has
baen asked to pass a prohibition
law, covering the state. The
cities and the large towns are op-
posing, insisting that local option
is good enough for them, and
which exists in IL out Of 1874
counties IN the state.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
THE ROAD TO HEALTH

EconOmy i said to be the road to wealth.
But cool head AMI warm feet is sure the road
to health.
Do your Shoes need half-soleingo
DO they need new heeling?
Do they need new eyelcting?
DO they need new stiifenin5?
Do they ner1 new GOreiug or Elastic?
Do they need new lacca:
DO they need invisible patching?
Do your rubber boots need PATCHING?
Do they need heel plating:
Do they need re-stitcIling?
DO they need new siding?
DO they need new fronting?
Do they need new backing?
Do they need new topping:
DO they need French Backing:
DO your feet need corn curing?
Well, do You need new shooting:
If 80, apply To-
ID. w. GOODWIN,
Tie Star Shoemaker. Ocala Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22

DR.. H. II. Haden, Summit,
Ala says: 4 think KOdol Dys-
pepsla Cure is splendid medi-
cine. l prescribe it, and my con-
tidence IN it grows with continued
use 1t digests what YOU eat
and quickly cures dyspepsia and
indigestion. Anti-MonopoIy Drug
Store, Ocala. Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
F. C & P SPECIAL RATES

Philadelphia - On account of
National Export Exposition,
tickets will be sold on Tuesday
and Thursday Of each week, COM
mencing Sept. - to Nov. %, in
elusive, with limit to leave Phlla-
delphia thirty days from date of
sale, extreme limit in no case to
be later than Dec. 2, 1899. Ticket
will include one admission to the
exposition Round trip from
Ocala $3.50.
w. w. CONDOR,
Ticket Agent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
The Force Increased

The Frssend-n Academy. col
ored, at Martin, over which Pro-
lessor Wiley SO ably presldes, now
has 1876 scholars enrolled, making
1t necessary to Increase their
teaching force, which was done
by employing Miss Christian
Garrett of Springfield, Mass,
who comes with the highest
recommendation as an accom-
plished teacher.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
8 Fl E-7 -
I'M E
LOOT
WE q r
i Or ALL
Oyster Parlor
and Restaurant

For ladies and gentlemen. Oys-
tcrs and meals at all hours from
6 a. m. to IL p. m. Oysters
served in any style. Special rates
to regular boardcrs. Personal at
tcntlOn given to both kitchen and
table. No 101, North Magnolia
street, next to McIvcr & Mckay.
Mrs. A. NJ. ANTHONY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
Mrs. Thomas AL

=
bridge, Villa Ridge,
ILL.,, writes und or
date Of Aug. 9th, %:
Il began taking
Warmers Safe Cure
last Spring, and
have now taken three
bottles; it has done
me a wonderful
lot of good, and |
am satisfied it is a
grand medicine. J |
know it would help
many a offering
woman, if she would
only use Warmers
Safe Cure.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
Chickens, Eggs, Etc.

When you have searched the
town over and failed to find
chickens, eggs, or vegetables,
come to me, at Mrs. Hicks old
stand, and you Will find just what
you want. JAMES kINSEY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22

WANTED-TRT STWORTHY PERSONS TO
take orders for WAR in South Africa and the
Dark Continent from SayaIery Civilian
tion.' by VIM. Harding. the famous traveller.
cable editor. and author. Press says wonder
fully complete" ''graphjc descriptions, ;"bril-
liantly wrttcn, ''sumptuously illustrators;
demand rema rkable; sales unprecedented;
prices low. We shall diStribut" 100000 III
gold among our saleSpenple; be first don't
miss this chance; also highest commissions;
books on 30 days credit; freight and duty
paid sample case free. Address The Domin-
ion Company, Dept. V. Chicago.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22

WANTED ~ ERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trict Office Managers in this state to rep
resent me in their own and surrounding coun-
ties. Willing to pay yearly $500. payable
weekly. Desirable employment with unusual
opportunities. References exchanged. En-
close s"'fadircssed stamped envelope, ) \ .
Park, 200 Caxton Building, Chicago.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
IA y DEED MOTTO +.

Notice is hereby given that ]. Edwards &
Go. hav" made application - the uuderSi gned
clerk Of tn" circuit court for the ISSUANCE. of d
tax deed on the following described land.
towit: N"I, Of sci, &c Up l.. K. = K :.
al o 20 Of NJ =. ana vi, If 81 ana swl. SEC 81.
TIP. i. K. - f. TuIcS~ the SANE b. redeemed
according 20 law FAX deed viii issue a. re
4uoSted thirty days after date Il this notice.
Thie 18th day of Nov. 1894.
:. T. >I>TRUNk.
Clerk Circuit Court
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22

&c Cure Goa ~. ..o,i Forever.
Take CLStIIc res Cal.lV ;lrIirtic. 10c or PC.
4 9 e Z. fail 10 c1.re, GruggI sts a:"nG luoEsy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22

The fOrses of the South Afri-
can Republic are armed with the
Mannlicher rifle, probably the
most deadly weapon of It's weight
and caliber IN the world. The
Mannllcher rifle weighs about
eight pounds and it's barrel is
thirty inches long. Its caliber is
30. 1t has a killing range Of
1000 yards. At that distance a
bullet will 20 through two inches
of solid ash. The bullets used
by the Beers are fu]l-mantled,
that IS, entirely covered with a
thin coating of copper or nickel.
If this bullet strikes at range of
1000 yards or under it will pierce
"A bone without spllntoring. At
long range, however, it is apt to
spread, making a terrible
wound.
The pastor of the Methodist
church III Ebenezer, Ind,
preached Sunday night from the
text, 'Do Away With the Old
and Build Anew.' The next day
the building burned.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-11-22
L. Al ID x x n DER
Practical
CARPENTER AND BUILDER

Careful estimates made on all contract work
Gives more and better work for the money
than any other man in town. 1l-i4-99
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-29

Let us figure with you on your
next order. We can make the
price low and the quality high.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-29
IN THEIR OWN BALLOONS.
Spiders That Navigate the Air in Del
icate Little Ships of Their
own Construction.

Travellers who have wandered
through the mountain region of Cali
fornia, removed from the ordinary ave
nues of travel, have noticed a species
of spiders that traverse long distances
upon balloons of their own construc-
tion. AS a stroller who recently de-
scended the bank by little trail
crouched low in the shadow of wild
lilac he saw against the dark green
bank of the opposite canyon a cob
web afloat; then another, drifting
down tha aerial channel on the wind.
Others followed-a procession of webs
was passing; some were long and
formed of single thread of silk; 9TH
ers had a delicate mass of fabric at
tached. Presently one of them came so
near that he put out his hand and
caught it.
1t was a perfect balloon, and the
aeronaut-a small spider-sat compla-
Gently on its basket, fluffy mass of
webs half an inch in length, light as a
feather, and supported by long thread
which reached away, undulating and
curving upward. Scores of these aero
nauts passed by, drifting up the little
canyon, borne aloft by the upward cur
rent of air. The stroller noticed num-
ber of spiders on the leaves and
branches in singular attitudes. and
then it occurred to him that there was
a spider migration, and that instead of
walking or crawling away the insects
were going. like Andree, by balloon.
More on the leaves of the wild lilac were
preparing for the journey across the
chasm, forming, building and launch
ing their balloons. spider that had
been actively climbing up branch of
neighboring oak now stood on an out
er leaf and prepared to make its bal
loon. 1t had wonderful arrangement
of spinnerets in which the balloon-mak-
ing material, which is also employed to
construct nets and traps, is stored.
Some of the spiders have an addi-
tional spinning organ and comblike
implement upon the hind legs. by which |
they comb out the silk, making tangle |
of fine webs. Thus they are well pre-
pared to make cables for balloons, guy
ropes, net. and. by the aid of the comb,
a fluffy platform web.
Some of the spiders made little plat |
forms of fluffy web as they went; 9TH
ers merely clung to the thread but in
one way or the other scores of them
crossed the canyons and Travelled
through the air, aeronauts in all the
name implies. Chicago Chronicle.