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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
HUNTING OSTRlCHES.
How the Children of the Desert Deceive
the Poor birds.

inc ioOr blruS
When travelling in the Kalihari des-
ert, writes Mr.. J. lluneberg in the
Feathercd World, had often opportu-
mites of observing bushmcn come TO
our camps with ostrich-feathers was
informed of the manner in which these
children of the desert deceive tho birds,
and | was very anxious to sec for my
self; and at my request it was arranged
that l should go with two bushmen
whom VIC had been using for some time
as guides Accordingly we left camp
one morning at about two o'clock, and
after stiff ride of about three hours on
horseback we arrived at one of the tre-
mondous sand-hills which abound in this
part Of the country, Ono of tho bush
men then crept slowly onto the ridge of
tho sand-hill, while the other trans
formed himself into what appeared to
me at first to be an ostrich without neck
and wings-that is, he enveloped him
self in an ostrich skin on which all the
feathers were left, but which had been
bra2ed-in manner peculiar to all
South African native races-and was as
soft and pliable as a glove. Then
stick about from eight to ton feet long
was produced, over which was pulled
the skin of an ostrich's neck, with the
head left on. Then pair of wings were
fastened to tho bushman's elbow, and
his toilet was finished. | was all the
time lost in wondermcnt at these prep
arations, which took about ten minutes,
an active conversation being carried on
between tho two bushmen the distance
between them being about seventy-fve
yards, by means of signals made by va
rious movements of their arms and legs.
Presently my companion, moving on as
quickly as his disguise would let him,
beckoned me to follow him. We crept
cautiously onto tho ridge, and there
ha d to lie down on my chest, while my
ostrich, alias bushman, showed himself
in his full plumagc, gesticulating most
vehemently with mis- wings and turning
his long neck in all directions.
Suddenly saw two magnificent cock
ostrichcs approaching. us from different
directions at full speed, and so intent
were they on what they saw before them
that they never noticed the deception
practiccd upon them by the willy BUSH
men until it was too late, and they both
fell to the well-directed arrows of my
two companions. The poison with
which the "loosie' tthe name given to
the bark of certain tree which is used
to fasten the point of the arrow to its
shaft is saturated, speedily does its
work. The coup de grace was given tho
two birds, and after taking such of their
feathers as was considered worth carry
ing we entered on our journey back to
/ camn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
Astonishing Ignorance.

The most absurd superstitions are rife
in Russia. At Serpookhov, near Mos
cow, an official announcement vas pla
carded at the street corners. The com
mon people were unable to road. They
requested a man, who looked like g
priest to decipher for them the con-
tents of the bill. He unhesitatingly
and positively declared that it con
tanned the warning that the city of Ser.
pookhov would be swallowed in the
ground. In less than an hour the news
spread throughout the place, and the
people abandoned their work and begar
streaming out into the fields in large
crowds. All the factories we're deserted
by the laborers. 1t was some time be
fore the frightened crowds were restored
to reason and to their regular pursuits
but the originator OF the trouble coulI
not be f0usd.-Chicsgo Herald
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
HIS HONOR,S EDlCT.
1t Donounces n Hawthorn Grove of Il
witching Crops and People.

1t Dcnounces Hawthorn Grove of Be
witching Crops and People.
Rural and even suburban mayors in
France are frequently responsible for
the issue of remarkable edicts. A local
magnate in a commune of the Depart
ment of the Seine ct Disc, however, has
distanced the administrative feats OF a
serio-comic order which have been ac-
complished by any of his colleagues OF
recent years,
1t appears that wealthy Partisan
has a splendid grove, in which red haw-
thorn predominates, on his property in
the district ruled over by the mayor in
question.
For long time the shrub has been
famous in all the country round, and
its owner was excessively proud OF it.,
Lately, however, he received long
letter from the worthy official of the
locality setting forth that the lovely
hawthorn exercised baleful effect on
the crops of all the farmers within ten
miles of it. Nothing has prospered in
It's vicinity, ana the mayor also reared
that the people under his high control
we're bewitched by the obnoxious bios
SONS.
Accordingly he and his municipal
council, in full meeting assembled, had
determined to call upon the owners Of
the hawthorn to pull it up, root and
branch, otherwise the local custodian OF
public order, or rural Dogberry, would
be turned loose, and the baleful grove
would disappear promptly. OF course
at the first approach of his village foe
the Partisan will begin legal proceed
ings against him, the mayor and the
municipal council, and the alleged sin
lister influence of the harmless haw
thorn will have to be tested in court
of Law London Telegraph.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
HUMOROUS.

THAT girl is from Chicago" slow
can you tell?" "Why, showed her an
Egyptian pitcher and she exclaimed;
Holy smoke! Get onto the curves. -
N. Y. Journal
-"Pa, I'll be sorry when you get
we'll" said boy to his sick pa rent.
"Why, my SOM" Because I won't get
any more empty medicine bottles to
sell. n--Leisure Moments.
He sighed with his hand on his heart;
Before her he went on his knees;
He'd have acted tho true lovers part
II fate hadn't forced him to sneeze.
-Harper's Bazaar.
-Billings-"I will take a little more
of that railroad soup, please" Mrs.
Hashcroft-"Railroad soup?" Billings
Yes. More water than stock, you
know "-Terro Haute Express.
"A mans got to have plenty of sand
to attempt to cross the desert of Sa-
hara." 'Tutl You might as we'll say
man must have plenty of coal If he
wants to go to Newcastle. "-Harper's
Bazaar.
by George" said the weary, pa
tience-tried passenger on local train,
to the conductor, 81 guess you mon who
run this train deserve great deal OF
credit" What for?" FOR keeping
1t from going backward. Washington
Post
The factories of England, France,
Germany and Holland produce about
n, 900, 900 pins daily, and contempt
rary asks: where do they all go TOP"
Young men who are engaged in the
counting business say that great
many of them 60 to waist -Norristo
Herald.
The idea OF Diana kissing Endy-
mion in his slumher," said the Boston
girl. Would you kiss me il ] fell
asleep, Mr.. Harvard?" I'm afraid I
would, Miss Beans" "Well, I'd like to
see you," she gently returned, remov-
ing her spfctacles. = Philadelphia
Times.
Merchants Wife (sudd enlY appear
ing in her husbands office)-"Hah! |
thought You said your typewriter girl
was an old maid" Merchant (much
sed)-'Tm-er, yes, m dear. OF
course. Of course; but she is sick to-day,
and she sent her little granddaughter
as a substitute "-Philadelphia Record.
A Relief to Himself.
Ito Uncle Rastus, who is troubled with
| a halkv rnulel-'Ifncle Rastus, do you
think kicking that mule in the stomach
will make him Fo7' Uncle Rastus-
ia hain't muffin wot'l make dat mule
90 when he 'cludes not to. sab. In
only kickin' him To- my own satisfsc
| tion."-Accidsnt Nsrk
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
NERVOUS DISEASES.

As for every of Nervous Diseases remedy has been able
to with the Nevne Tonic which pleasant and harmless
all the child the oldest and most delicate n
ua Nnecs all the ailments to which the human family heir
dependent exhaustion and impaired digestion When there
insufficient supply of food in the Blood general state of debility
the BRAIN spinal marrow and is the result Starved like
muscles strong when the kind of food supplied and
thousand weaknesses ailments disappear the As tho
must supply all the by which the vital forces Of tho
body carried it is the first to suffer for of perfect nutrition
Ordinary food does contain sufficient quantity the Kind of nutmen
necessary repair the present mode living and labor imposes
upon For that food be
supplied This production American Continent has been
found by the essential elements out of which tissue
formed This for its magic all forms of nervous
arrangements.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

Sometimes" writes a correspondent
of u trade paper, 81 have had to make
holes in steel that was too hard to cut
or file easily. Then maze a mixture
that will cut hole. | mix one ounce
of sulphate of copper, quarter of an
ounce Of alum, half a teaspoonful of
powdered salt a gill of vinegar and
twenty drops of nitric acid This will
make hole"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
KINDLY OMIT FLOWERS"

Bring me no flo'Tsrs when I'm dead,
No lilies fair, ~ Dallid roses,
No floral crown TO weigh mo down
When over me the earth rcposes.
I should not feel how near they were,
Nor yet inhalo their fragrant graces;
So would they DC less dear to me
Than tears upon your living faces
But IL your kindly thoughts design
Such Offering Of friendship tender,
Why wait till death has stopped my breath
To send me wreaths Of floral splcndor?
Your posies now I'd much prefer,
Sweet buds of May, bright bloom OF autumn {;
Then take the hint, which here 1print,
And send my flowers anto.mortem.
Mrs. M. l.. Rayne in Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

Nervousness and
Nervous Prostitution,
Nervous Headache and
Sick Headache,
Female Weakness,
All Diseases of Women,
Nervous Chills,
Paralysis,
Nervous Paroxysms and
Nervous Choking
hot Flashes,
Palpitation of the Heart,
Mental Dependency,
Sleeplessness,
st. Vitus's Dance,
Nervousness of Females,
Nervousness of Old Age,
Neuralgia,
Pains in the Heart,
Pains in tho Back
Failing Health.
All these and many other co
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

Doctor Ito patient)-'a-do net wish
to brighten you, but if you have no OBJ
lection I'd like to call in couple of my
brother physicians. Irascible Patient
ALI right! If you need any assist
an5o in numbering me call in your sc-
COMPLIES
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
K E S

Broken Constitution,
Debility of Old Age,
Indigestion and Dyspepsia,
Heartburn and Sour Stomach,
Weight and Tenderness in Stomach,
Loss of Appetite,
Frightful Dreams,
Dizziness and Ringing in the Ears,
Weakness Of Extremities and
Painting,
Impure and Impoverished Blood,
Boils and Carbuncles,
Scrofula,
Scrofulous Swelling and Ulcers,
Consumption of the Lungs,
Catarrh of the Lungs,
Bronchitis and Chronic Cough,
Liver Complaint,
Chronic Diarrhea,
Delicate and Scrofulous Children,
Summer Complaint of Infants.
cured by this wonderful Nervine Tonic,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

Mrs Ella A. Bratton, of New Ross, Ind,
says: Il can not express how much 1 owe
TO the Nervine Tonic. My system was COM
pletely shattered, appetite gone, was
coughing and splitting mp blood; am sure l
was in tho first stages OF consumption, an
Inheritance handed down through several
generations. l began taking the Nervine
Tonic and continued its use for about six
months, and am entirely cured. 1t is the
grandest remedy for nerves, stomach and
lungs have ever seem"
Ed ]. Brown, Druggist OF Edna, Mo-,
writes: any health had been very poor for
years, was coughing severely. 1 weighed
only ITO pounds when / commenced using
South American Neryine. have used two
bottles and now weigh 100 pounds, and am
much stronger and better than have been
tor five years Am sure / would not have
lived through the winter had not secured
this remedy. Ny customers see what it has
done for me and buy IL eagerly. IL gives
great satisfaction"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

CaAwFoRDsvrIIE, IND, May 10, 1856.
NV daughter, twelve years old, had been af-
f1icted for several months with Chorea or st.
Vituss Dance. She was reduced to q skeleton,
could not walk could not talk, could not swal-
low anything but milk. l had to handle her
like an infant. Doctor and neighbors gave her
up. commenced giving her the South Ameri.
can Nervlne Tonic; the effects were very sur
prising, In three days she was rid of the ner-
vousncss, and rapidly improved. Four bottles
cured her completely. / think the South
American Neryine the grandest remedy ever
discovered, and would recommend it to every
one. Mrs. w. S. ENsMINGEE.
STATE Of Indiana, Zee,
Montgomery County, l'''
Subscribed and sworn to before me this May
10. 1857. CHAS. NJ. TRAVIS NotarY Public.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

CRAwFoRDsv1LLE, IND, Aug. %, 'S6.
TO the Great South american Medicine Co..
DEAR GENTS Il desire to say TO you that I
have suffered for many years with very seri-
GUS disease of the stomach and nerves. tried
every medicine l could hear OF bet nothing
done Inc any appreciablo good until l was adj
yised try your Great South American Nervine
Tonic and Stomach and Liver Cure, and since
using several bottles of IL must say that am
surprised at its wonderful powers to cure the
stomach anu general nervous system. ii every
one knew the value of this remedy as do, you
would not be able 10 supply the demand.
j. A. HARDEE,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
A SWORN CURE FOR ST. VTTUSS DANCE OR CHOREA.

CRAwFoRDsvILLE, IND, juno %, 1857.
Ny daughter, eleven years old, was severely
afflicted with st. Vitus's Dance or Chorea. We
gave her three and one-half bottles of South
American Nervine and she Is completely re-
stored. believe it will cure every case Of ST
vitus's Dance. have kept Il in my family for
two years, and am sure it is the greatest REM
edy in the world for Indigestion and Dyspep-
sia, all forms OF Nervous Disorders and Failing
Health from whatever cause.
JOHN 7. MIsH.
State Of Indiana, l..
Montgomery County, ~
Subscribed and sworn to before me this June
%, 1881. CHAs. W. WRIGHT,
Notary Public
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

ehs wonderful Nene Tonic has only recently been introduced into
this country by the Great South American Medicine Company and its
great value curative agent has long been known by the na
an Of South America who rely almost wholly upon its great medicinal
form of disease by which they overaken
This and valuable South medicine possesses and
qualities hitherto unknown the medical profession This medicine has
diseases the general Nervous system also cures ali
forms of falling health from whatever performs this by the Great
Nene Tonic qualities which possesses and by its great curative
upon the digestive the stomach the liver and the bowels NoIemedy
with this wonderfully valuable Neryn Tonic builder and
strengthened of the life forces Of the human body and great of
broken down constitution also of permanent value the
treatment and of diseases the Lungs than consumption
of females of Ladies who approaching the critical period known
change in life should not fail to this great Nervne Tonic almost
constantly for the space of two three years. 1t will carry them safely
the danger This great strengthened and curative is of nmae
value the aged and im, because its great nergng properties will
give them hold life will add fifteen the lives Of
many those who will half dozen bottles of the remedy each year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

Mr.. Solomon Bond, a member Of the Society
OF Friends, of Darlington, Ind, says: 81 have
used twelve bottles OF The Great South Ameri-
can Nervine Tonic and Stomach and Liver Cure,
and consider that every bottle did for me ono
hundred dollars worth OF good, because have
not had good nights sleep for twenty years
on account of irritation, pain, horrible dreams,
and general nervous proStration, which mas
pepsia of the stomach and by broken down
condition OF my nervous system. But now can
lie down and sleep all night as sweetly as baby.
and feel like sound man. | do not think
this country which will at all compare with
this Neryile Tonic as cure for the stomach"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
INDIGESTION AND DYSPEPSIA.
No ruth Auaericaxa Naruina Tanc

Which VIC you the only absolutely ung remedy diov
cred for the of Indigestion Dyspepsia and the vast train symptoms
and horrors which result of disease and debility of the human
No person afford by this jewel ofineacuabe value who i
affected by disease Stomach because the experience and testimony
thousands 90 to prove this the and great the
world for destroyer There of unmagnant disease
of the stomach resist the wonderful curative of the South
American Neryne Tonic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30

Harriet E Hall, OF waynetown, Ind. says
81 owe my life to The Great South American
Nervine. had been in bed for ive months
from the effects of an exhausted stomach,
indigestion, nervous prostration and gen.
eral shattered condition OF my whole sys-
tenn Had given up sll hopes of getting Well.
Had tried three doctors with no relief The
first bottle of the Nervine Tonic improved
me so much that was able to walk about
and few bottles cured me entirely. i be-
lieve II is the best medicine in the world. i
can not recommend it too highly"
Mrs. NJ Russell, Sugar Greek Valley, Ind,
writes. 81 have used several bottles of Tho
South American Neryine Tonic, and will say
consider IL the best medicine in the world
believe IL saved the lives of two of my
children. They were down and nothing ap-
peared to do them any good until l procured
this remedy. t was very surprising how
recommend the medicine to all my NJ igh-
boris"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-10-30
TEE GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN
UE:Rv|uE tonic
StomachRLiyep Cure

The Most Astonishing Medical Discovery OF
the Last One Hundred Years.
It Is Pleasant to the Taste as the Sweetest Nectar.
1t is Safe and Harmless as the Purest Milk.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-12-20
A New Insurance scheme.

FoRr DODGE, Ia, Dec. 19,--[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. THE Iowa State Busi-
ness Mems association is working up q
mutual insurance scheme which, if success
fully carried out effectually annihilates the
business Of foreign companies in the state
The plan Is to organize mutual insurance
company among the business men and save
all expenses of agents and salaries of officers
by having the business of the company done
by agents of the Business Mems association,
which has branches in all the cities of the
state. 1t is hoped TO commence business
with $40, 100000 worth of fire insurance poll
cies, all taken by business men of the associ-
alton. If this can be done it is guaranteed
that the cost of insuring will be 331 per cent
less than regular board rates, and probably
cheaper still. The matter is beng received
with great favor by members of the associa-
ton, and indications are that the company
will be a success. a similar company is now
in operation among the farmers of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-12-20
THE SOUTH AND THE FAIR.
Resolutions Adopted by the Interstate
Immigration Convention.

Immigration Convention.
CHICAGO, Dec. 10 Special Telegram 10
TIE BEE. IA dispatch was today received
by Director General Davis from the interstate
immigration convention in session at Ashe-
vile, N. c., bearing the following resolution
as the sentiments of the southern states
towards the coming worlds fair:
Whereas, The southern states in conven-
ton assembled at Asheville, N. c., for the
promotion of immigration and the develop
ment of the agricultural and mineral inter-
ests, manufacturing and other enterprises,
recognize as of sum preme Importance that q
full and exhaustive exhibit of southern re-
sources and advantages shall be made at the
worlds fair to be held in Chicago; therefore
be it
"Resolved, ThaH this convention earnestly
recommend to the governors and Legislatures
of the different states here represented, to
municipalities, to railroads, and to other cor
poration3 and individuals the propriety of
making a suitable appropriation to secure
a proper exhibition of their resources and ad-
vantages at the worlds Columbian exposi-
tion, to be held IN the city of Chicago in 1892
and 1888 with the view of inviting the hon
est, home-seeking immigrants of this country
and other parts OF the world, as we'll as the
capital looking for Investment, to share our
prosperity and become partners in the pro-
gress and development of our common coun-
try
IA special dispatch states that this conven-
tion is the most important business body
ever assembled in the southern states. Ala
bama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Maryland, Virginia,
North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
and West Virginia are fully represented.
The receipt of the telegram, the director gen
eral said, proved that the south was with
Chicago in its efforts to make the worlds
fair a stu upendous success.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-12-20
The Irrench Senate.

PARIS, Dec 19,TI Special Cablegram to
THE BEE.-Wnile.t the members of the senate
were discussing theforeign estimates today,
Admiral Veronft asked if any treaty with
Great BrisaiG ryE-.ihg the Newfoundland
fisheries had DS0,copcluded,I and insisted
that the Sraft ct any such treaty should he
submitted to the chamber of deputies for ar-
proval He added that he thought the settle
ment that Great Britain proposed was ac-
ceptable. M. Ribot, minister of foreign
affairs, declined to enter into the details of
the proposals submitted He said: 'We will
not agree to the principle of money indem-
nifty. We are waiting for proposals."
Commenting on the Newfoundland fisheries
difficulty the Temps says it thinks that the
proposal of the consul general of ST. Pierre
and Miquelon, that Great Britain cede BURN
to France, is moderate and deserving of care
full consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-12-20
CANON LEE ON RNELL.
He Considers Him Unfit TO Lead the
Irish Party.

DUBLIN, Dec. 19-Canon Lee, dean OF the
Dublin chapter, writes long letter denying
that the chapter met in Dublin, as asserted
by Parnell, and adds that he is convinced
that ireland should act in accord with the
manifesto of the hierarchy. Parnelrs char
acter, as revealed in the divorce court, Lee
says, speaks for itself, and since tho verdict
he has given further abundant proof of his
untitness forthe lead dership Of the Irish party
Lee proceeds at much length to state his
opinion that in view of the excited state Of
public feeling it is inexpedient for the clergy
TO mix up with violent meetings. He is now
clearly ofthe opinion that the clergy has a
duty TO perform in impressing on the people
on every suitable occasion that despite his
many precious services they find themselves
forced to the conclusion that they must re-
gard Parnell as fallen leader, no longer
worthy of the peoples confidence.