NATURAL SCIENCE NEWS. 



PUBLISHER'S DEPARTMENT, 



The Hoyt-Ward Cyclopedia of 

 Practical Quotations. 



We have recently received from 

 the publishers, Funk & Wagnalls 

 Co., 30 Lafayette Place, New York, 

 a copy of this Cylopedia of Quotat- 

 ions, and find it to be, as stated by 

 the Boston Globe: — 



One of the most valuable books 

 of the time. There are over 17,000 

 quotations, including many not in- 

 cluded in previous compilations, 

 and unusual care has been shown 

 in making them strictly accurate, 

 as well as in giving the authorship, 

 where that was ascertainable. An 

 admirable system of classification 

 has been adopted, there being near- 

 ly a thousand subject heads; and 

 by the full concordance, which forms 

 such a valuable feature of this 

 book, every one of these quotations is 

 made readily available. The sub- 

 divisions of the Cyclopedia will com- 

 mend themselves to every reader. 

 Special mention seems to be called 

 for regarding such characteristic 

 features of this book as the collect- 

 ion of nearly 2,000 quotations from 

 the Latin, the list of proverbs and 

 familiar sayings in French, German, 

 Italian, and other modern languag- 

 es; the department of Latin law 

 terms, which is particularly valua- 

 ble; and a biographical dictionary 

 of the names of the 1,200 authors 

 quoted in this work. 



Camp Agassiz. 



A summer home for boys, conducted by 

 an experienced Naturalist. Good fishing 

 and boating with plenty of Natural History 

 work. For particulars address, 

 CHAS. B. WILSON, 

 Johns Hopkins University, 



baltimore, md. 



Microscopical Preparations. 



Neat mounts of Pollens and named fresh 

 water AlgsE, for sale cheap. Just the thing for 

 the amateur and the student. Also a few 

 microscopical preparations of Insects, Tape- 

 worms, etc. Will also take in exchange Para- 

 sitic Insects and Trematodes, Micsoscopical 

 and Zoological literature. WILL C. HALL, 

 Creston, la. 



RARE SPECIES 



Of North American Bird Skins a specialty, 

 also fine Mammal Skins, with Skulls, etc. Over 

 10.000 tine Bird and Mammal Skins in stock. 

 Finely mounted heads of Deer, Elk, Caribou, 

 Rocky Mountain Sheep and Goats, etc. Fine 

 Geodes of many varieties— order a few beauties 

 for your cabinet. I also have a few sets of Illi- 

 nois Geological Reports, (Vols. 1 to 8) complete 

 and elegantly illustrated. This magnificent 

 work is now becoming extremely rare, and will 

 soon be beyond reach. Send two stamps for 

 catalog, or with letters of inquiry. Refer- 

 ence, all prominent Scientists or Institutions 

 throughout the country. CHAS. K. WORTH- 

 EN. Naturalist. Taxidermist and Dealer, War- 

 saw, 111., U. S. A. Established in 1873. 



Got a Shot Gun? I want a new Baker 

 hammerless, Damascus steel barrels; or a 

 Winchester Repeater, model of 1893. Want to 

 give fine Minerals, Fossils or Indian Relics in 

 exchange. Write me. L. W. STILWELL. 

 Deadwood, S. D. tf 



ATTENTION 



Collectors & Taxidermists! 



Are you interested in Birds? 

 Do you want to keep abreast of the 

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Do you want to learn to mount birds in 

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Do you want to learn of a method that 

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If so, then send 75 cents for complete 

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 to 40 small birds. 



Or send stamp for further information. 



Mention the Natural Science News and 

 address, 



MORRIS GIBBS, M. D„ 



KALAMAZOO, MICH. 



Magnifying Glasses! 



Insect Pins! 



Botanical Collect- 

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 Presses! 



Our sale In liquidation still continues at 

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J. G. GRAY, Assignee. 



CRYSTALS. 



E. H. HARN, Collector. 



If your cabinet is not represented by a suit 

 of those superbly erystalized North Carolina 

 Quartzes, it is lacking in one of its most beau- 

 tiful and attractive features. 



Quartzes in Crystals, with the following 

 inclusions: Large, movable water drops, as 

 large as peas: Kaolin; CI ay, different colors; 

 Wad; Chlorite; Micas; &c. 



Rutilated Quartz in all varieties, clear 

 and amethyst. This is a true gem stone, odd 

 and beautiful. 



Zircons in large, modified and small bril- 

 liant Crystals. 



Occasionally, the following can be sent out 

 in extra specimens: Beryls, Columbite, 

 in piled groups of crystals ;Gem Amethyst; 

 Rutile, blood-red, single Crystals: Hidden- 

 ite, the best to be had but none very large: 

 Kyanite, sky-blue Crystals; Octahedrite; 

 Chlorite Crystals; Samarskite; Gum- 

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I wish to call at tention to some magnificent 

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Write for estimates on what you wish or 

 collections showing the entire Quartz range of 

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Collections of any size sent on approval. 

 Address. 



J. H. RUGG, 



Box 2G2. Blairsville, Pa. 



Gold and Silver SHEETS 



order: Breast pins, any name or initial, 25c; 

 Sword scarf pins, 20 cents; Watch chain, shark 

 tooth charm, $1.25. GEORGE W. KIRTLEY, 

 Fredericksburg, Va. 12-4t 



MY AD. in the Natural Science News paid 

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Birds Eggs and Skins 



If you collect them, to have first-class speci- 

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CHAS. K. REED, 

 Naturalist and Taxidermist, 



AND DEALER IN 



Naturalists' Supplies and Books. 



Manufacturer of Oval Convex Glass Wall Shades 

 (Patented). 



A specialty made of fine work on Pish and 

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Pur Rugs and Robes Tanned. Lined and Mount- 

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