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. 28 TH | Household A FROG FARM. At Stege, a small station about twenty mi;es from San Franc'sco, is a famous frog farm. It is on'a ranch that extends along the shore of San Francisco Bay, and it comprises about a dozen acres of land and water. In the low ground near the bay many springs of water bubble out .of the soil. These were surrounded oy a hedge of cypress, and the water was bo confined as to form three big ponds. Around each of these ponds is a fence of wire netting high enough to keep the frogs from escaping, and the ponds are filled with aquatic plants, moss, and everything rrcessary to make the croakers feel comented. When the ponds were first stocked with frogs, only a few hundred were put in the inclosures; but since that time the population has giown so rapidly that thousands of frogs are captured and sent to market every year without apparently diminishing the supply. One of the first things tnat frog raiser has to learn is to separate the "yearlings" from the full-grown ones, or "four-yearolds," else the youngsters will be eaten alive by their ferocious elders. A frog four VPRTR nM ia wu?iuviU icaui 1UI LUC ! market; but the average bullfrog will grow steadily larger and more important both in voice and bearing, until bis twelfth year, when he is ready to croak for the last time and die of old age. At the Stege farm are several twelve-yearolds. They are monsters, fourteen Inches in length, and weighing four pounds each. When the winter approaches, the frogs bury themselves in the mud at the bottom of their pond and sleep until spring. They reappear looking nearly starved to death. At this time the keeper feeds them with a mixture of oatmeal and blood; but this is continued only until the frogs get in good condition, when they are left to take care of themselves. Many of the older frogs of the Stege farm are quite tame and allow their keeper to handle them.?Se lected. VEGETABLE IMMIGRANTS. Celery originated in Germany. The chestnut came from Italy. The onion originated in Egypt. Tobacco is a native of Virginia. The nettle is a native of Europe. The citron is a native of Greece. Oats originated in North Africa. The poppy originated in the East. Itye came originally from Liberia. Parsley was first known in Sardinia. The pear and apple are from Europe. I Spinach came from Arabia. The sunflower was brought from Peru. The mulberry tree originated in Persia. Cucumbers came from the East Indies. The quince came from Crete. The radish is a native of China and Japan. Peas are of Egyptian origin. ?John Hancock Satchell. y * E 2 RESBYTERIAN OF The State E For Graduates of 190B, Virginia leads adjoining Richmond ieads the ! University Coiicgc AUo leads all medical scho of medical graduates (or SIMILAR RESULTS /A Students Limited to Flftj University Col uiu.? L. - fi ncrc nc \ French Ca Cheapest firs.. .lass Prepai versifies. Sir Teh( Healthy country loca'* sorts. Best moral and n discipline. Small school. REV. F. L. f HORNER j. c. Classical, Scientific, cr the government acadei manly carriaee. AMrfpmv with the principal and lad tivatea {tod educates. Mo< crowding. Best moral, m< letlc park, one-quarter mil vironmenL In the social > for over a century as an Marion i Christian school under t and well-equipped. Large and experienced teuchers. 8pecial < Commercial Course. A Normal Coarse for tear Expenses per year $190. For I dent, Marlon, Alabama. W. M. BYRNES, Pres. Capital Aaaeta HIBERN1 No. 300 Camp Sti Buy Your There are many largest In the Soutt lower freight rates When you come to from. Tou can get Therefore, when hemdanartera- W* write for prices. Sydno: "Furniture for the Hon THE SOUTH. .xamining Board S Published by American Medical J ; States?North, South ind West, .. R State of Virginia. Ri > Of Medicine leads Richmond, R ols in Virginia, on the combined record the entire period of her existence, R f DEPARTMENTS OF DENTISTRY ANl r In aaoh olaaa. Sand for Catalogue lege of Medicine, Ric SEND YOUR BOY vill be trained in body, mind anc mp Military / -atory School in the State. Endi ?lar?hips. ~n. Removed from ordinary tern ;ligious influences. Bible a textPersonal attention. Thorough ricCUE, Principal, French Camp, m m a a m *mm m ? ? MILIIHKY 5 1851-1903. HORNER, Principal, Oxford, N. and English Courses. Prepares nies. Military training develops 58 years old, with experienced t ies of his family, securing the cul dern buildings, perfect sanitation ?ntal, physical, and social trainii e running track, 300 acres, ldei itmosphere of refined Christian p< educational centre. Female Sen ESTABLISH ED IN 1836 he control of Tuscaloosa Presbytery beautiful campus. High grnile currl< ourses: Music, rocal and Instrument hers. The 74 th session opens the Information and catalog, apply to H JOHN T. GIBBONS, Vlee-Pres. 9209,1 ..... 9492,4 [A INSURANT reet - - N?m LO8SBS PAID PROMPTLY. Furniture F reasons way yon should. Oar 1. We buy 1a carload lots and get , and the goods reach ns in perfe our store you hare big aaaortme Just what you want, you rlsit Richmond, make our will be glad to see you. If you c r & Hundley, I to Beautiful" 719-11-13 E. Bra e a ... , July 14, 1503. Statistics Association, Show ecord, 94.5% ecord, 96.4% ecord, 97.7% ecord, 91.8% D PHARMACY. and Bulletin 30;hmond, Va I heart. icademy orsed by leading Uniiptations. No evil rebook. Firm but kind instruction. Miss. CHOOL c. for college, un?ver?lt7 prompt obedience and eachers. Cadets dine ture of home life. Cul, wholesome fare, no lg. Shady lawn, athil climate, helpful eniople. The town noted Unary Building*, cnnimodlua fiilum anil large faculty of :al. Elocution, Art. and 10th of Septcmlter. lttaft*. ley. L. W. Brown, l*renl p. b. burkh. 8m, oojoo 4644 CE CO. r Orleans, La . rom Ud stock It the lower prices, ct condition. Bta to select store your iannot come. QC., fed, Richmond,Vs.