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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

WE are pleased to learn that Col.
II. ID. Leonard is improving, and
will probably be able to be brought
home sometime next week.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

A LARGE stock of very desirable
thin coats suitable for May, June,
July and August, just received by
PITMAN q LEWIS.
may IA, 1881.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

l am receiving a good stock of
clothing, boots, shoes, hats, trunks,
etc. They are good goods, stylish
and cheap. Give me a trial at No.
13 Franklin street at Il, Clicks,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

BRADY, the Star route swindler,
is said to be the inventor of Brady's
Bitters. The republican party ought
to be made to swallow the whole
dose.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THE Scipio Guards, the colored
military company, may be seen
nightly, drilling on our strets. They
are getting quite proficient in the
handling of their guns and in the
field movements, under the COM
mand of Capt Sam Dabney.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

Dr.. ID. f. WRIGHT proposes to
resume the practice of his profession.
Office, S. e. corner of Franklin and
First streets up stairs. jan15tf-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

IT is said that Judge y. A. Free
man will be retained as assistant
encouragement of the post-office
department.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

All privileges were fixed at the
same rate as those of the state.
Mr. E. Shelton was elected regu-
lar county surveyor.
III. w. Watts was elected Notary
Public for District No. Z.
The following road commissioners
were elected in the place of parties
who resigned: District No. 3. VIM.
Burgess, John O'Dell, and Clay
Long. District No. 5. J. u. Grant,
clerk and treasurer. District No. 8.
II. NJ. Reynolds, clerk and treasur-
or.
The following gentlemen were
elected assessors for the property in
Cf1n tho offu
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

AGENTS and Canvassers make
from $25 to $50 per week selling
goods for e. G.. RIDEOUT q CO.,
10 Barclay street, New York. Send
for their catalogue and terms.
Aug. 81. 1SSO-ly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
Dyspepsia an d Liver Complain

dyspepsia an d Liver Complaint
Is it not worth the small price of rs cents
to free yourself of every symptom of these
distressing complaints, if you think so call
at our store and get a bottle of Shiloh's
Vitalizer, every bottle has a printed guaran-
tee o. it, use accordingly, and if it does you
10 good it will cost you nothing. Sold by
j. +. WAKEFIELD. janl5
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
APPOINTMENTS.

Readers-Mr. Clay Stacker; alt,
a. G. Moseley; Mr.. Rufus Rhodes
alt, Mr.. Percy Wisdom. Mrs.
Henry Beaumont ; alt, Miss Bette
Garland; Miss Dora Plummer; alt,
Miss Lena Moore.
Responsibilities Lou Lowell.
Nora Baker, Mary Macrae.
RecitatiOns-Misses Johnson and
Mattill.
Historic WOrd-Ring-AuthOr
Sir Thomas Moore.
The members are requested to
meet early.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THE depot question is being much
agitated. We are still of the opinion
that the best interests of GAINESVILLE,
and a majority of her citizens will
be most regarded by the railroad, if
it adheres to the location at Brad
Lewis brickVard.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
For Sale.

A Fine Brood Mare and an I'M
commonly fine colt, by Murphey's
horse. Apply at this office for in
formation. aprl30-3t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THE U. S. supreme court have de-
cided that life insurance companies
must pay the policies of suiciders.
Here's a change for some of our gen.
erOus friends to take out a $4,000
policy in our favor, and then go i'm
mediately and shuttle off the mortal
coil. Don't all speak at once.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THE Greenwood class-meeting
will be held ut the residence of s.
A. Caldwell next Thursday hight.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

have a very nice line of lace
ties, fichus, lace and silk handker-
chief. Also, laces and embroideries
at the lowest price, at E.. Clicks,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THE Senate Judiciary Committee
reported adversely on the nomina-
ton of Stanley Matthews as Associ-
ate Justice of the Supreme Court.
1t is thought the senate will con-
firm his nomination i'm the face of
the report.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

For blank books, box papers, pa
per, envelopes, inks, pens, pencils,
states, ETC., ETC., at bottom prices,
go to WAKEFIELD.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
Ice cream aud soda water.

/ have refltted my Ice Cream
Parlor and am prepared to furnish
the best of pure cream, frozen GUS
tard and sherbets. Families and
parties supplied on short notice.
The best of soda water, with the
most delicious syrups always on
hand.
a Palm G.. A. LIGoN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

PVREand fresh drugs, best brands
of perfumeries, soaps, patent medi-
cines, all at Warfield's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
Central Wnrehnnss.

KENDRICK, PETFUs & Co., of the Central
Warehouse, sold for the week ending May
18th, l24 hhds. as follows
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

PUREsT wines land brandies for
medical purposes at
j. F. WARFIELD's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THE purest and freshest spices of
all kinds at j. f. Warfield's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

Mrs. Geo. L. Cashier, of Memphis, is visit
ng the family of her step-mother, Mrs. Lucy
Cashier, and will remain several weeks.
Mr.. Charles Wheeler, a talented young
member of the Paducah bar, made a flying
trip to our city the first of this week.
Mr.. Isaac Davis, of Lebanon, formerly OF
this city and Office, gaveus a call yesterday.
He is in bad health, and visits our city for
regeneration.
DR.. Winship will leave our city in about
two weeks for his home in Iowa. Those
who wish his services should call and see
him at once.
New Music.-Potpouris of the new and
popular operas, I" Olivette,' ? ePiratessof Pen
zance," and q Billie Taylor" for sale at book
and music store.
Mr.. Lige Sebree, a rising membe of the
Hopkinsville bar, was in the city Thursday,
and took in the hop Thursday night. His
visits are much appreciated by the young
ladies and gentlemen of our city.
Mr.. w. C. Tindall, a justly popular young
gentleman of Columbia, spent this. week in
our city, ningling in our charming society
and making many friend He is en- route
to Colorado and The far west.
Miss Jessie Finley, the youngest daughter
ofDr. ". NJ. Finley, of Lebanon, Tenn, was
married at that place OIL last Sunday morn
ing to Mr.. Sam NJ. Anderson, of the same
city.
MI. ]. NJ. Scarborough, of Dover, paid our
a pleasant visit last Thursday. Mr..
Scarborough and wife are on a visit to their
here, and win probably extend
their rusticating as far as Nashville before
returning to We accent city of Dover.
Mrs. DIR. Bemiss and daughters, of New
Orleans, nave returned to their home in
this city, where, as usual, they will spend
the summer. Their many friends and ac-
quaintances will welcome their return to
our city, to whose society they are such a
charming addition.
Mr.. Tom. D.. Toombs, accompanied by
Mrs. j. M. Anderson, and his cousin, Miss
Wardlaw, left the first of this week for
Louisville and other cities, ON a tour of
several weeks. Tom has temporarily snatch
ID himself from the grocery business, after
years of active and continuous SER
vice, and will put in the summer months in
travelling, rusticating and rest. His numer-
'us friends will miss him from the city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THE deadlock in the senate is
likelyto prove a blessing in disguise.
1t is predicted the muddle will end
i'm the final defeat of Gorman tor
clerk, Riddleberger for sergeant-at-
arms, and the ignominous defeat of
Conkling and aIIthe stalwart crowd.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

City of GAINESVILLE and Clarks-
vile and Russellville Turnpike
bonds. Highest price paid.
A. HOWELL,
Feb, II, 1881, Cashier.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
Warehouse.

TURNKEY, ELY & KENNEDY, of the EIe.
plant Warehouse, sold for week end
ing May u, 207 hhds. as follows:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
Sales Reported Since Our Last Issue.
Grange

T. HERNDoN, Sup't., of the GRANGE
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATION, sold for the
week ending May 18th, 367 hhds as follows /:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THE statue to Stonewall Jackson
erected in the Metairie cemetery,
New Orleans, was unveiled there
last Tuesday with imposing ceremO-
MES. The widow and daughter OF
the immortal hero were present.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
Cool and Healthy

The Tennessee Refrigerator, the
best in the market. Call and see it.
JOHN +. COUTs.
april23-4W.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

WE are pleased to acknowledge
the receipt, from the Hon. John f.
House of interesting reports from
the foreign consuls of the United
States ION the Commerce, Manufac-
lures, etc.," of their consular dis
%tricts, as well as other public docu-
ments of Importance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

Advertised Letters.
following list of letters remain
uncalled for in the GAINESVILLE post
office up to Saturday, May 18th,
1881. Ifnot taken out within thirty
days, they will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

! AM sole agent for Humphreys
Homeopathic Specific medicines.
j. +. WAKEFIELD.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

WE see that those hospitable fell
lows of the Western Kentucky Press
Association, which meets at Hop
insvilIe on the 18th, and 18th, of
this month, are going to take a
drive out to the beautiful Western
Lunatic Asylum at that place.
We wish they wouldinvite all these
Iow-tax "cupon-infamy" howlers,
in this state, to go out with them,
and lock them up where they ought
to be.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
RATES Oh ADVERTISING.
NO. SQUARE NO 2 rp no 8 NO Il NC

of marriages and deaths
+ contributes Of respect and obituaries half
price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
RRIE

KEESEE-ADAMS-At the residence of the
brides father, near Port Royal, on the 18th
KEESEE to Miss SUE ADAMS, daughter of
Mr.. Geo. F. Adams.
5,
1881, at the residence of the bride near
Collinsville, Tenn, by Rev. j. w. Cullom,
Mr.. GUS. D. LAUGHREN to Miss BERTHE
HoLLINGSwORTH.
ATTENDANTS.
Mr.. Jno. Mathis and Miss Sophia Moore.
Mr.. b. A. Orgain and Miss MolIie Heggie.
Mr.. g. Cunningham and Miss F. Weems.
Mr.. David Corlew and Miss Laura Lyle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

For choice Moyune Tea, call at
Warfield's drugstore.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Restores
the Appetite.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THERE was an elegant hop at FL
der's Opera House on last Thursday
night, which was attended by the
grace and beauty of the city. We
are SO crowded for space, we can
not give an account of the pleasant
affair.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
side the city
heading club Appointments.

The GAINESVILLE Reading Club
will meet at the residence of Mr.. S.
B. Stewart the third Tuesday night
in Nav.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

THERE was q pleasant little gath
ering of young ladies and gentle
men at the residence of Mr.. Geo. A.
Lyon on Main street, on last Tues
day night. Dancing and pleasant
chit-chat whiled the f1eeting hours
away till midnight, when the par
ty dispersed, with one sentiment,
that of a very enjoyable evening.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14

When calling for any of the above
please say "advertised."
SAM'L REXINGER, p. M.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-05-14
M ew Orleans

All kinds of FIELD AND GARDT
Orchard Grass, Northern Seed Oats, etc.
Goods delivered TO all parts of the 81
Having just located in GAINESVILLE, '
of the city and surrounding country, co
SeSs for doing business economically. W
goods, while we shall guarantee every a
We earnestly invite a call from all v
our line. febl2, SLIT
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23
The News Condensed.

Mercer county has contracted for o
SG5, 900 almshouse.
A railroad is to be built from Strouds-
burg to the Wind Gap.
In many parts of Lehigh county there
have been numper of incendiary fires.
Tne Jews of Altoona are sanguine of
being able to build synagogue at that
place.
decision has been rendered that the
international Bank of Chicago is liable
for taxes amounting to S37, 900.
The steamers ST. Laurent and Gellert
which arrived at New York from Europe
Thursday, brought 100000 in gold
Sophie Pieofsky, the young woman
hung in st. Petersburg for completely in
the assassination of the car, was pretty
and refined in appearance and well edu-
Gated. She has near relative who is
aid-de-camp to the Grand Duke Alexis.
The report of ex-senator Osborn on
the Presidential and Congressional cleo
ton in Florida last fan, has been publish
ed. The Republican Senators have sus-
tanned many of the charges Of fraud and
violence, and alleges that the State was
dishonesty carried by the Democrats.
The memorial committee of the Grand
Army of the Republic in New York are
making arrangements for Decoration
Day. The Indications are that the pa
rade will surpass any previous year, and
will comprise 3d. 900 men. A large mum.
Der of letters have been received from all
parts of the State asking to be assigned
positions in the line. .n
The Board of Naval Officers recon-
mend that the relief steamer start in
search of the Jeanette about June 1st,
and arrive at Herald Island the middle of
August. The Board details the course
which the relief expedition should
take, state that the steamer bought
by the Government is strong and
fast, and express the belief that the jean
nette should be considered safe until
news of disaster is received.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

said in regard to the business capacity and
enterprise of Mr.. CoRBIN, Superintendent of
the First Ward Grocery store. has been vcri-
fed. He now numbers among his customers
people from all parts of town and he has
large country trade. LEROY is wide-awake
fellow. knows all about the mercantile busi-
ness ard is building up an immense trade
He will make 1t an object for you to call and
see him.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

If you do not already know just how fine q
grade of organs we are now making and al
so how very low our prices are, it will sur
prise you TO learn these facts: "The Man.
vile" organs have not attained their reputa-
tion through advertising, but solely upon
their own merits. For full information,
terms, prices, &C., address j. A. Manvile,
Towanda, Pa.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

GEO. B. MEALS business has grown so
rapidly of late that he has been compelled to
remove to more commodious quarters. He
has secured the large wagon factory on
Plank road street. People in want of cur
tain poles, extension dining tables, &C.,
should visit his establishment. He has the
reputation of turning out the best wolk in
this line to be found in Northern Pennsylva-
MIA.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

To FIT ANY WATCH.-A glass or crystal
large or small, thick or thin, hunting or
open-faced, at Johnson's, matchmaker and
optician, 21S, Water street, opposite Baldwin,
Elmira.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

For THE CHILDREN solid and silver
plated sets Of knife, fork and spoon, cups
and napkin rings. Gold finger and ear
rings; necklaces and silver thmbles at
Johnson's, matchmaker and optician, 21S
Water street, opposite Baldwin, Elmira.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

Marks, of the Globe store. Bridge street
is just opening an elegrnt assortment of seas
enable goods and invites the ladies to call and
examine them. ="
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

We-had the pleasure oflstening to Mr.. Nc
GULLY reading in Mercur Hall last even
ing. The audience though not large was COM
posed of our most intelligent and apprecia-
tive people, all of whom were delighted and
listened with greatest interest from the be-
ginning to the close of the entertainments
We congratulate the qeople of Tunkhannock
on the rich treas in store for them this even
We hope Mr.. MCCULLr may find it conyen.
lent to visit Towanda again.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

The inimitable HARRY RICHMOND will ap-
pear in Epitaphs in Mercur Hall Monday ey-
ening. Tickets 35 and so cents. For sale at
Kirby's.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

Saturday and Monday will be the grand
spring opening at the Globe store, Bridge
street. This will afford a rich treat for the
ladies.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

Fresh vegetables, lettuce, radishcs, onions.
and spinich, received every week, fresh from
the South, at Myer & Devoe's Bridge street
Market.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.

E. j. ANGEL is confined to the house with
a sore throat.
i. M. NYE of Savre was visiting his Tow
anda friends yesterday
DAN WALBORN's new sprinkler resembles
an Abbreviated boiler. 1t does good work.
CHARLIE MCKINNEY has moved into Hon.
Jos. POwELL'S house corner Chestnut and
Fourth streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. PHILIP GORI of New York
have been visiting Mrs. CPS mother in wy
sauking this week.
President Fox of the Citizens National
Bank and wife returned from PHILADELPHIA
yesterday morning.
LAWYER FOYLE has returned from Mont
rose where he had been attending court rs
counsel in an important case.
G. MORTIMER LEWIS, conspicuous young
member Of the WilkesBarre bar, was in Tow
anda yesterday on legal business.
Mrs. BURNS left for Washington on Thurs
day. having been invited to visit the capi;ol
by the famous American sculptures, WINNIE
REAM
Mrs. Rosa MCNULTY of this place and MIR.
CONNOR, n Sayre machinst, were married
on Wednesday evening and are away on a
wedding trip.
G. S. ACKLEY's only child, bright little
boy of four years, was reported very i'll last
evening, with only the faintest hope of his
recovery.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

John Holdren, who has taken Dodge,s shon
comes from Corning highly recommended as
a practical Blacksmith. He gives special at
tention to Horse Shoeing.
aED7 He is also practical Wagon Ironer.
Wagons ironed promptly, neatly and cheaply.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

Before purchasing your new hat call and
examine the assortment just opened at the
Globe store, Bridge street.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23
We W. ,SPRK.vG SUIT.
Pty1'rOfE s. Gressez

These goods have just been
opened and are of, the latest styles
and very best quality. o,
We guarantee fits, and make
prices as low as the lowest.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

There will be SPECIAL meeting of the Land
League this evening. The public are invited
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

WANTED.-Two Cabinet makers. Call at
Hill & Cos. furniture manufactory.
A young German girl wants situation as
chIldren's nurse. Enquire of Mrs. Veitmil-
Ter, near Barclay depot.
notice. New Mich Cows, Yearings.
and some Calves For sale. Inquire of
B. w. LANE, Towanda.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

Best Delaware Shad, at Myer g. Devoc's.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-23

The public already proclaim that all we
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
GOut and Dyspepsia.

1t is we'll known that gout is COM
mon disease in England. In this coun-
try it is so rare that little is known
about it outside the medical profession.
1t is, however, an exceedingly painful
disease, and the intervals between the
attacks tend to grow less and less-as is
illustrated in the case of Spurgeon, who
is now so frequently driven from his
pulpit by them.
AS the witty Frenchman has described
it, rheumatism is your hand in the wise
till you can stand it no longer; gout is
one more turn of the screw.
Luxurious living, with insufficient
exercise, is universally regarded as its
cause, except that one may inherit a
tendency to it, though even this, doubt
less, connects with inherited luxurious
habits.
Dyspepsia, on the other hand, is, in
this country, as common as gout is
rare. This, also, is largely due to i'm
proper eating-improper in quality or
in quantity. One may have naturally
weak powers of digestion; or the diges-
tive capacity may have become weak
ened temporarily or permanently, 10y
grief, care, anxiety, pressure of busi-
ness, unremitting brain work, or too
little exercise in the open air.
At late meeting of the Boston Soci-
ETY. for Medical Observation, DIR. Curtis
pointed out the common origin of the
two diseases in overeating. Gout re-
suits where digestion is vigorous. The
blood becomes overcharged with food,
mainly nitrogenous. This, instead of
being eliminated in the form of urea,
carbolic acid, etc., remains in the sys-
tenn imperfectly oxydized, as the source
of the latter disease.
In the United States, overeating,
giving rise to dyspepsia, prevents that
excess of unassimilated nutriment which
is the foundation of England's more
noinfuI affiictiOn
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
Why Ostriches Eat Stones.

An ostrich's digestion is aided by
stones or pebbles, which the bird puts
into its stomach to grind the food it has
eaten. This habit is brought out by the
following narrative told in Forest and
Stream, of visitors experience while
at an ostrich farm in South Africa
The first familiarity one of them ven
lures to take is to make snap at our
neck. We give him slap and stand
back.
"Ohl he's only after your breast
pin," says the farmer; "I forgot to tell
you to keep your jewelry out of sight.
This is easily removed, but the inquis-
tive bird makes a peck at the top but
ton of my coat, and when find at last
that he does not seem to be very strong
in the beak, and that this is not his
weapon of offence, l let him continue
the operation.
If we ask why these birds have pas
sion for buttons and studs, and bright
things generally, including jack knives,
the farmer replies that they are in the
habit of eating pebbles and stones to
help digestion by the irituration of their
food.
The harder the stone the better, and
it is probable they associate brightness
with hardness.