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-w-. x ' E 7% \. . a“... The Hen That Becomes a Rooster. It is a fact that instances have been n I 1; I: c 'r 0 BY. l Could Snap-Shot the Mule. " ‘ BUT THE OLD MAS DIDN'T WANT ms â€"-â€"-4â€"..u-. . - .... w," ii'fiv'i"‘_'T'â€"_fiâ€"_7'â€"’_ W":" ‘V .' known where a supposul rooster became a hen, and vice versa, though all know such is an impossibility. On this sub- ject the Baltimore Sun says : “According to a dispatch from York, Pa., a rooster has been discovered in ‘that city that lays eggs. The owner did not at first accept the truth of the story, but, after confining the fowl in a coop by itself, was forced to admit that it, and it alone, was the author of the eggs. There was no possibility of col- lusion or mistaken identity, and the al. leged rooster was finally given the cred- it, or discredit, of the extraordinary performance. It seems, however, that there has been a mistake, not as to the authorship of the eggs, but as to the sex of the fowl. A poultry expert is au- thority for the statement that there are hens which, either from disappointment in love, or from extravagant admiration of the male sex, or from a desire for in- dependence, undergo an outward trans- formation after they have attained an advanced age, and assume a costume and hearing so much like that of the male bird that it is difficult to tell them from roosters. They grow long tail feathers and large combs, such as they have seen the roosters wear; they imi- tate to perfection the strut of the lords of the chicken-yard; and they even learn to crow, and to crow as loudly and aggressively as the fiercest feather- ed I‘Iotspur of them all. “ The process of transformation is said by those who have observed it to be ex- cessively amusing. When a female fowl, hitherto domestic and feminine in her tastes, becomes infected with the new gospel of hen rights, she grows discon- tented with the humdrum routine of household duties, and dissatisfied with the unjust and oppressive regulations with regard to eggs and chickens which hamper her noble aspirations and check her intellectual development. She has observed that the tyrant rOOSter toils not, neither does he sit, and she de- termines to throw off her shackles and be even as he is. By the tremendous force of will inherent in the female or- ganization, she succeeds at last in com: polling her comb and feathers to enlarge themselves; and finally, when she finds how masculine she looks, esays in her delight to crow. This is said to be the funniest part of the whole affair. At first her voice is such a ridiculous fal- setto that all the others chickens are convulsed with laughter, but at length she acquires a deep and impressive bari- itouo that makes even roosters envious. “ By an apparent law of natural com- pensation, and as a sort of set-off to these hens of masculine tastes, there is a breed of fowls known as Henny Games, in which the roosters always dress like the hens, abandoning entirely the sickle feathers of the tail and sad- dle hackles so conSpicuous on the males of-other breeds. The York rooster that has been laying eggs is simply an ad- vanced hen which has been deceiving hor owner by her assumption of mascu- line style. But while she has been able to deceive the eye of man, and possibly ‘ her poultry associates, she has not been able to mislead nature; and so, notwith- standing hor fine comb, her wealth of tail feathers and her capacity for crow- ing, she has been compelled to keep on laying eggs. No one, we are sure, will be so unkind as to suggest that this masculine hen of York is in any respect like what is known among mankind as the new woman. Nor will any one be so cruel as to intimate that the Henny Games are types in their way of the new man, who delights to array himself for public exhibition in feminine apparel, and who looks just too sweet for any thing in his Henny clothes. Such cari- catures are, of course, confined to the poultry-yard; but if the time should ev- er cotuc when the advanced hen and the Henny Games find their imitators among human beings, we need not fear for the result. In the case of the ad- vanced hen, at least, nature has its laws, which cannot be surmounted, and which maintain their sway in spite of a heavy comb, luxuriant plumage and a strident and imperious crow." We have within the past ten years published quite a number ‘of articles from our readers who have stated that such cases have come under their obser- vatiou. but admit on our part that we have had no experience in that direc- tion, hence we give the above for what it mav be worth to those interested.â€" Tlu’ Poultry Keeper. ....-.â€" The Smallest Jersey. The smallest cow in the United States is owned by Archie Dayton of Prune dale. Cal. She is a Jersey. four years old, 38 inches in height and weighs about 240 lbs. Two months ago she dropped her second calf, and now gives, on medium gram ration, from eight to nine quarts of extremely rich milk, AEADY ' N noun REQUIREQ._ Worth Its cast as a fertilizer INJURE ‘ IHEVINS The only safe way to use a Strong Poison FOR SALE BY' JOSEPH HEARD. Ithllfe. Full lines always kept in General Hardware, Stoves and Tinâ€" Agent for Rathbun’s Portland Star Cement. New stock of Mixed Paints, Turpentine, White Lead, etc. The cheapest store in the county for cash, and the highest prices paid for Sheepâ€"skins, Ilides, etc. ‘ A FINE NEW STOCK . 'OF SPRING AND SUHflEH \. READY-MADE? CLOTHING JUST RECEIVED AT JCS. McFARLAND’S. Are you gomg to buy ’ A mason on tuner? If so, it will be to your advantage to consult s. s. EAINER. Repairing and Rteâ€"painting promptly attended to. Next door to Knox’s blacksmith shop on Francis Street, .. FENEIDN FALLS... Furniture. BEDROOM SUITES BUREAUS SIDEBOARDS EASY CHAIRS LOUNGES CENTRE TABLES MIRRORS PICTURES and other articlesâ€"useful and orna- mental, and the prices are not high. Perhaps you have Pictures stowed awayâ€"of little use for want of a frame. Bring them here and have their decorative qualities made the most of. L. DEYMAN, olbOrne-St., Pension Falls. LINDSAY Marble Works. R. CHEâ€"nieces e:- is prepared to furnish the people of Lind- say and surrounding country with MONUMENTS AND HEADSTONES, both Marble and Granite. Estimates promptlygiven on all kinds of cemetery work. Marble Table Tops,Wash Tops, Mantel Pieces, etc., a specialty. , WORKSâ€"In rear 0 the market on Cam- bridge street,opposite Matthews’ m.,-king house. Being a practical workman all should see his designs and compare prices before purchztsingclsewhere. HOBT. CHAMBERS. North of the Town Hall SflhlETl'llNG NEW TO THE LADIES OF FENELON FALLS AND VICINITY. I A New and Improved System of Garment Cutting, knewn us the De La Morton French Per fection Tailor System,acknowledged by all leading tailors and dressmakers who have tried it to be the best in the world. It can be adapted toany style of dress, from a tailor made cosmme to the daintiest even- ing gown. Seamless waists cut by the same system. Ensures a perfect fit. Dress~ making done in nll its branches. No extra SOCIETIES. KNIGHTS OP TESTED MACCABEES, Diamond Tent No. 203. Meets in the True Blue hall in McArthut-‘s Block on the first and third Tuesday in each month. II. E. Ans-rm. Com. 0. W. Benson's, R K. \. APLE LEAF TRUE BLUE LODGE No l, 42. Regular meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in each month. Hall in McArthur’s Block. Joan McGtLvnsv, Master. S. McCurcueox, Deputy Master. Geo. szsLL, Se creta ry. CANADIAN ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. Trent Valley Lodge No. Tl. Meet in the True Blue hall in .\lc.~\rthur‘s Block on the first and third Mondays in each month. J. J. Navrsox, N. G. H. E. Acsrts, Secretary. 0. L. No. 996. MEET IN THE ORANGE . hall on Francis-St. West on the second Tuesday in every month. LEWIS DEI‘MAX, W. .\l. J. T. Tnonrsox, Ja., Rec-Sec. INDEPENDENT ORDER of FORESTERS. Court Phoenix No. 182. Meet on the last Monday of each month, in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block. T. Ans‘rxx, Chief Ranger: Hnannnr Sannronn, R. S. ANADIAN HOME CIRCLES. PENE- LON Falls Circle No. 127, meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block the first Wednesday in every month. P. C. BURGESS, Leader. R. B. Sernsran, Secretary. F. AND A. M., G. R. C. THE SPRY . Lodge No. 406. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month,on or before the full of the moon, in the lodge room in Cunningham’s Block. E. FITZGERALD, W. M. Rav. W. Fanucoun, Secretary CIâ€"IURCHES. BAPTIST CHURCHâ€"QUEENâ€"ST.â€"â€"â€"REV. James Fraser, Pastor. Service every Sunday morning at 10.30. Sunday School every Sunday at 2.30. p. m. METHODIST CHURCH -- COLBORNE i Streetâ€"Reverend ’1‘. P. Steel, Pastor. Sunday service at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sabbath School at 2.30 p. m. Epworth League of Christian Endeavor, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at 7.30. RESBYTERIAN CHURCHâ€"FRANCIS Street Westâ€"Rev. M. McKinuon, Pas- tor. Services every Sunday nt 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday School every Sunday at 2.30 p. 111. Christian Endeavor meeting every Tuesday at 8 p. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7.30 p. m. ALVATION ARMY â€"-BARRACKS ON Bond Street West â€" Captain Dodge. Service every Tuesday, Thursday and Satâ€" urday evenings, and on Sundays at 7 a. m., 10 n. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. T. ALOYSIUS R. C. CHURCHâ€"LOUISA Streetâ€"Rev. Father Nolan, Pastor. Services every alternate Sunday at 10.30 afim. Sunday School everySundny at 2 p. m. T. JAMES’S CHURCHâ€"BOND STREET Eastâ€"Rev. Wm. Fnrncomb, Pastor. Service every Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. in. Sunday School every Sunday at 11.30 a. m. Bible class every Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. 36” Seats free in all churches. Everybody invitedto attend. Strangers cordially welcomed. MirSCELLANEOUs. 1‘, ECHANICS’ INSTITUTEâ€"P. KELLY, Librarian. Open daily, Sunday except- ed, from 10 o’clock a. m. till 10 p. m. Books exchanged on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12 a.m..till 3 p. m. and in the evening from 7 to 9. Reading room in connection. OST OFFICEâ€"F. J. KERR, POS’I‘MAS- TER. Office hours from 7.40 a. m. to 8 p. m. Mail going south closes at8 tt.m. Mail going north closes at 3 p. m. COUNTY COUNCIL. Wannsxâ€"Jouu CHAMBERS, strztox. Bexley . . . . . . . . Geo. E.Laidlaw.Rccve Bobcaygeou. . .J. L. Read . . . . . . Reeve Carden...... .. A. Jacob . . . . . . Reeve Dalton . . . . .. J05. Thompson . . . Reeve Eldon ,l Dr.J.W.Wood Reeve ' ' ' ’ ' ' ' ' l C. McDonald Deputy l W“. C. Swilzcr Ret-vc ' ' ' ' it '1‘. McQuudc . . Deputy .lno.Chambers Reeve Win. llall Deputy Fenelon Falls. .Jas. Dickson. . . Reeve Laxton, Digby and Longford John Bailey. . . . Reeve Richard Kylie Reeve Lindsay . {Gem Crnndcll 151 Deputy W. M. Rbson . . 2nd Deputy W.Lownsbrougli Reeve l-‘. Shaver . . . . . 15! Deputy i Robert Adam 2nd Deputy .. T. A. McPherson Reeve Jornston Ellis Reeve Samuel Fox..Deputy John llowie . . Reeve ' A. Morrison . . Deputy Jns. I.ithgow.Ret-ve " (John Kelly .. Deputy .. Arch. Campbell Reeve Emily Fenelon . . . . . . Mariposa Omemec . . . . Ops . . . . . . Somcrville . . . Verulam ... . Woodville .. merchants... General Blacksmith, Francis-st, Fenelon Falls 1’11 12 SHOT AT. An hour before noon I overtook a young man with a camera who was making snapshots by the wayside. A I few minutes later we met a mountaineer on a mule with a sack of corn behind him, and after salutatious had been ex? changed the artist said he would like to take his picture. “ Is that thing fur takiu’ pictures ? " “ Yesâ€"takes a regular photograph.” “Would it look like me ? " “ Of course." “ And the mewl ? " “ Yes.” “ Then I'll hcv to disappoint ye. There was a fellow up yer with a squintiu’ mashecu like that and he met my brother Bill. lle. sot Bill on a rock and squiutcd at. him, and jogged along. When he got down to Knomillc he fixed the pictur up and was showiu' it around, when a fellow says to him : “ ‘ Whar did ye meet this yur critter ?' “ ‘Up above Cumberland Gap.’ “ ‘ And mought his fast name be Bill ? ’ “ ' I reckon.’ “ ‘And his last name Scott ?’ ‘* ‘ The same.‘ rs “ That’s about all they said, but in the co’se of three days a lot of revenue oflicers cum along and gobbled on to Bill, and he's in the Albany prison doin’ time yit. They done reckoned ho was in Texas ’till they saw his pictur’.” “But as the revenue ofiiccrs don't‘ want you, that removes the objection," explained the artist. ” It ’prars to, but it don’t do it,” re- plied the old man, as he looked up and down the road. “ You take my pictur‘. You go down to Clinton. You show it. around. Putty soon a fellow cums along and says: “ ‘ Durn my hide but that looks like old Job Scott, up in the hills.’ “ ‘ Yes, it’s the old cuss hisself.‘ ”‘ Whar’d yc meet him?’ _ “ ‘ Over on the Cinch river.’ - “ ‘ The dear old critter! How pcart he's lookin' on that old mewl 0’ his !' I’d gin a dollar to shake hands with him l ’ " Wall,” continued the old man, “ in about three days I’d be roostin' in jail and hcv only myself to blame for it, while the revenue follows would be just tickled to death." “But I thought they didn’t want you,” protested the artist. “No; I reckon they don't, but they would as soon as they saw the pictur'. Some of ’cm would recognize the inner- cent ole critter who looked seven of ’etu up in a barn while the boys were totiu’ a moonshine still out of a ravine and over the mountains, and as I hain't much of a hand to talk, I’m afcard I couldn’t explain how I happened to fall asleep and leave ’em thar till they cut thnr way out through the roof. You can squint at the ole mewl and the bag 0’ co’n all day if it will oblccgc ye, but don’t pull trigger till ole Job Scott gits down and hides behind a log.” Those Awful Telegrams. “ What is it, Mamie ?” “ It's a boy, mom. with a telegraft." “A telegraml Oh, ask him it James is killed l ” “ He says he doesn’t know, mum.” “ Ask him what he does know about it.“ “He says all he knows about it is that its marked ‘collcct,’ and he wants his money.” “ Oh, dear ! Oh, dearl What shall I do 7 Here, Mamie, here’s the purse. Pay him, pay him, whatever he asks. Oh, my poor James! I just knew something would happen to him before he went away this morning. Will they bring him home in an ambulance, Mamie ? " "I s‘pose so, mum: better read the tclcgraft.” “ I can’t, I can't. Oh, it serves me right for not kissing him three time» when he lclt. And we’ve been married such a short titnc, too ! ” “ Why don't you open the telcgralt, mum ? ” “ Well, I suppose I must, but, oh, I can’t tell you how I dread it." .l’teads telegram: “ Will bring friend home to dinner. James." “ The heartless brute ! "â€"Ncw Yer/r Journal. Maybe you'd 0-0 A maiden lady in Kansas keeps n parrot which swears and a monkey which chews tobacco. She says that between the two,shc doesn't miss a bun» band very much. Judgeâ€"How do you account for the fact that the man’s watch was found in your pocket? Prisonerâ€"Your honor, life is made 1 up of inexplicable mysteries, and [trust your honor will so instruct the jury. " Liz," said Miss Kiljordan's young- . -.. 5”“. ...â€"â€" andâ€"...»-.- . ..~ -m_ w.W-â€"7« -..___ __..-.._.___ .___._._.~ __ .. yielding over one pound of butter daily. Q If you have n’t got This diminutive cow is perfectly form- money to pay what you owe ed_ and show3 “16 90in“ 0" i 55W” for the “ Gazette,” almost any mllhf- ‘ kind of farm produce will be taken at market prices. charge for new system. MRS. J. a. CALDER, licArthnr's Block, upstairs. Entrance next door to Mr. Robson's store, nearly opposite the Post-05cc. Blacksmithingia allitsdifi'erentbranches ‘woods are 7’ " “ ‘ Woods are,’ of done on short notice and at the lowest “army's” replied; “why?” “'03qu livingprices. Particularattention paid to “r. woods “6 down in the Far," horse-shoeing. Give me a callnnd I will3 ‘ . . , . . flammnuufinfion. “My. l waitin’ to see you. 'â€"07ucago Tribune. est brother, " do you say ‘woods is’ or i l l Eight good-stud egg: weigh a pound-