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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Your name handsomely embroider~
ed on an elegant silk flag, for only a
dime. See the ladies of the Presby-
terrain church. gF-fE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

TAKEN UP-On April 10, 1891 on
my farm q miles southwest Of Great
Bend, a mare colt 2 years old, dark
roam, right hind foot white.
6tf A. NICoLET.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

F The Great Bend Implement Co.
keeps stock of repairs for the Hodge
header always on hand, though repairs
for that machine are not often needed
it seldom gets out of fix OF broken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

L, L. Vi krause, treasurer of Barton County, Kan
sas 90 solemnly swear that the above is a true and
belief. IN KRaIeSE
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3Oth day
OF April 1881 T. n BREwER
I'll
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

School districts 70 and Sc Albion
township, have recently organized
Sunday schools, and they promise
useful and sccessful careers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

The quadrille club of this city have
issued neat invitations to dance and
reception to be held in the old opera
house Friday evening of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07
First published April 10th, 1871
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Topeka Safe Deposit and
Trust Company,
State of Kansas, &C
Barton Comfy.

Topeka Safe Deposit and
Trust Company,
William Roberts, Bell IN.
Roberts, The Kansas Loan
s. Trust Company, and
J. E. Torrington.
By virtue of special execution to me directed
and delivered issued out of 20th District Court OF
the State of Kansas, sitting in and for Barton
County, in said State, WILL on Monday, May 18th
A. D. 1891, between the hours of O'Clock p N.
and O'Clock p. m. of said day, at the Court House
aforesaid, offer at public sale and sell to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, without appralsement' tile
following described real property. t.-wit:
(28), in township No. seventeen 90, range No
thirteen (13) west in Barton County, Kansas
Said property to be sold commanded by the
said Special Execution.
f. d. WILSON, Sheriff.
Sherifrs Office, April Is. 1891. 81.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

John j. Schmidt, of Pawnee Rock
postoffice, wants to keep abreast of the
times, and therefore orders the DEMO
Graf TO his address for a year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

VIM. Merhoff, living on the Wal
nut,east of town, paid tie Office bust
ness visit, Saturday. He will read
the DEMOCRAT another year, for luck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

James Moran has been placed in
receipt of pension dating from July
10th last, for his services in defense of
his country. Welike to see the claims
of all deserving old soldiers thus rec
ognized.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Mr.. Alrick, south of Galatia, is
having a handsome residence built
Not all farmers are Sin the SOUP" by
a long shot.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07
Adjoining Lands.

Do you want land adjoining your
farm? If so, now is the time to buy.
For particulars enquire at A. j..
BUCKLAND's Land Office, Great Bend
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

The Pawnee Rock Leader office "got
move on it" last week, but did not
appear before tue public in all its usual
beauty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Who was it .stook water"-the mer.
chants or the street sprinkler man?
The public generally will "take
water" every day, it it is judiciously
applied where it will do the most
good,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bittner, nea,
Hoisington, are rejoicing over the ar
rival Of fine boy at their house las,
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Our new city government should do
something for the good of the city. a
few street lights would do we'll for a
starter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

G. ". Bishop, of this city, was
elected major of the Kansas Sons OF
Veterans, at Hutchinson, last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07
Notice of Final Settlement.

State of Kansas.
Barton County, -
In the Probate Court in and for said County
In the matter of thecestate of Elias Jolisy de-
ceased
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid estate. are hereby notified that L shall
apply the Probate Court, in and for sid county,
sitting II the Court House. in Great Bend, Count
OF Barton. state OF Kansas the 23d day OF May,
a ID. 1891, Tor full and final settlement Of said
estate
NARY w JOILEY,
Administrative of The Estate OF Elias Jolley, de-
ceased.
Dated this 18th day of April A. D. 1891 SIS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

d. N. Heller. of this city, has been
appointed as one of the delegates from
Kansas to Trans Mississippi CONNER
cial Congress to be held at Denver,
the 18th inst.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

A shoemaker does not object to be-
ing called 'sht esoler," but Just try
calling him "boot-legger" and see
how long you will last.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Prof. E. E. Wright is with the
Grace Hazlep dramatic company which
will appear at the Grand two nights
about the middle of this month.
Watch for announcements of dates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Some people suppose that all mer-
chants advertise. They don't. Sta
tistics show that more than half of them
fail in business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Begg's Little Giant Pills. One pill
dose; 40 doses one bottle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

The cold snap was short snap, and
somewhat of soft snap also.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07
Land, Land, Land.

Barton and Stafford County, Kan
The Center Of the Wheat Belt Of
Kansas.
Following is partial iist of lands
mostly improved for sale by the un-
dersipned:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

We will furnish the weekly Globe
Democrat, of St. Louis and the BAR:
TON COUNTY DEMOCRAT for $500 a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

n HERMAN UNITED EVANGELICAL-(New
~ Lutheran). Services every Sunday morning at
IL o'clock. Sunday school at 10 o'clock At frame
school house.
. REV. TRACY, Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Would you be happy? IF so, go to
Sterett's cash bargain store for any
kind of house furnishings. or useful
articles, His low prices will surprise
as well as please you. South Main
street, opposite Grand Central Hotel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

q ERMAN NJ. E.-Broadway. Preaching every
" Sunday night att p. M; every other Sunday
10 a. m from December 4th. Sabbath school al
1O:45 a. M. Prayer and Praise service ever,
Wednesday at 730 p. III. j. A. ROSS. Pastor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Justices of the peace should remem
Der that this Office carries line OF
j. P. blanks, at reasonable prices
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

WANTED-A good girl for genera
house work IN small family. Coco
wages. r. F. PLEGER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

CATHOLIC-Services second and fifth Sunday
~ in every month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

QAPTIST-Services at II a. IN. and $50 p. M first
~ and third Sundays of each month, at German
NJ. Z. Church. Church meetings on Saturday
afternoon o'clock before the first Sunday in
each month Z. NJ. ARMSTRONG. Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

(1ONGREGA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES every Sabbath at
~ 1045 and 7:30. Sunday school at 11.45 Young
peoples meeting Tuesday evening, prayer meeting
Thursday evening.
- w. A BOSWORTH, Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

DRESBYTE RAN Services every Sabbath at II
4 am. and 1880 p. III. Sunday school at 945 a +.
Teachers meeting every Tuesday evening.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening. -
W. II. HILLS, Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

The quarterly statement of County
Treasurer Krause, showing the
account of each district in the county,
will be found in this issue of the DEM
oCRAT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

One pill one dose.
40 doses one bottle.
One bottle one-fourth of one dollar.
One fourth of one dollar will buy
one bottle of Begg's Little Giant Pills.
All druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in the wilmer building
~ opposite school house every two weeks, at II a
m. and 7:3O p. IN. Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL Services every Sum
NA day morning and evening. Sunday School at
$50 a. m. Young peoples meeting Tuesday even
ings; Prayer meeting Thursday evenings.
w. II. WATSON, Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

FPIsCoPAL.-serviees at German M. E. church
II the last Sunday III each month, morning and
evening. BENZ. HARTLEY, Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

PERSONAL wanting to
borrow money on good farm property,
at fair rates of interest, will do we'll to
call at FARMERS & MERCHANTS
BANK.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

j. M. Giles, east of Clafin, is build
| ing a new residence on his ranch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

On special instructions from pen
sion headquarters. Judge Odell and
DIR. Colt visited John Roberts, south
of the river, Sunday, and made an
examination of his case.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Anna Abbott the little Georgia
Magnet who mystifed the people here
a short time ago, is playing a weeks
engagement at the Warder Grand,
Kansas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

1t is said that it takes lazy man
to make successful fisher. We never
had any luck fishing, anyhow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07


HHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Kansas, &c
Barton County
The Scottish American In
vestment Company limited,
VS.
Henry C. Hull. Rebecca
Hull, S. L. Nelson, and
the Kansas Loan & Trust
Company Trustee.
By virtue of Special Execution to me directed
and delivered, issued out of the 20th District Court
Of the State of Kansas, sitting in and for Barton
County, in said State, will, on Monday, May
18th A. d. 1891. between the hours of O'Clock p.
m. and o'clock P. m. OF said day, at the Court
House west door, in Great Bend, in the county and
state aforesaid, offer at public sale and sell to the
highest bidder, for cash in hand without appralse.
The northeast quarter % of section No. twenty
two ia2). township No. seventeen 40. of range No
thirteen (13) west of the sixth l6thl Principal Me
ridian in Barton County, Kansas.
Said property to be sold as commanded by the said
Special Execution.
F. d. WILSON, Sheriff.
Sherins Office April 18th, 1891. 81
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Generosity is good trait. but you
should never .'give away" a friend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Joe Troillet, Of the French Restau-
rant is improving his premises by
having a new awning put up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

j. B. Owings wants to show you
farm implements IF all kinds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Also all the unsoId Union Pacifi
railroad land in Barton county.
The above lands can be bought az
low prices and on easv terms of pay
ment Many of these pieces have
produced in the past three years.
wheat enough in one season to pay
for the land In full. Now is the time
to secure bargains In lands unsur-
passed for wheat growing and general
farming by any in the world. Many
of these farms are well improved with
good buildings and large acreage in
growing winter wheat, fine water, etc.
For terms and particulars, address,
A. J. BUCKLANn,
Great Bend, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Heavy dews fall every night now
and thus add much to the moisture
needed by the growing grain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

G. a. r.
Pap Thomas Post No. So, meets every first and
third Saturday evenings, at G. a. r. Hall:
Ira d. Brougher, P. C.
L. Tyler, Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Great Bend Lodge No Is. A. F. & A. NJ. meets at
Masonic hall the second and fourth Fridays OF each
month. A. IL. COnnet', NJ.
j. Geo. Brinkman, Sec.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Little drops fwater with the Kansas
sand, lifts the heavy mortgage off the
Kansas land. . 80
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07
LOCAL QoMMHST.

LOCAL goAMHfsT.
Little Giant Pills.
j. B. Owings wants to show you
farm implements IF all kinds.
Begg's Little Giant Pills. One pill
a dose; 40 doses one bottle.
The cold snap was short snap, and
somewhat of soft snap also.
j. M. Giles, east of ClaAin, is build
| ing new residence on his ranch.
Generosity is good trait. but you
should never ''giye away" a friend.
Little drops ofwater with the Kansas
sand, lifts the heavy mortgage off the
Kansas land.
Call at the DEMocRAT Office for
sale bills, horse bills, etc. Good work
and low prices.
Some trotting stock from Russell
county is expected here to take part
in the races June 9th.
A little more rain just now would
not cause any great amount of kick
ing from the farmers.
"What will the harvest be" did you
say? Our opinion is that it will be
corker-a regular rip-snorter.
Heavy dews fall every night now,
and thus add much to the moisture
needed by the growing grain.
Joe Troillet, Of the French Restau-
rant is improving his premises by
having new awning put up.
1t is said that it takes lazy man
to make successful fisher. We never
had any luck fishing, anyhow.
WASrED-A good girl for general
house work IN small family. Good
wages. r. F. PLEGER.
c. ". Bishop, of this city, was
elected major of the Kansas Sons of
Veterans, at Hutchinson, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bittner, near
Hoisington, are rejoicing over the ar
rival Of a fine boy at their house last
week.
We will furnish the weekly Globe
Democrat, of St. Louis and the BAR:
TON COUNTY DEMOCRAT for $500 a
year.
Our new city government should do
something for the good of the city. a
few street lights would do we'll for a
starter.
| The Pawnee Rock Leader office "got
move on it" last week, but did not
appear before tue public in all its usual
beauty.
Mr.. Alrick, south of Galatia, is
having handsome residence built
Not all farmers are s'in the SOUP" by
a long shot.
Your name handsomely embroider,
ed on an elegant silk flag, for only 8
dime. See the ladies of the Presby-
terian church. gF.ff
Some people suppose that all mer-
chants advertise. They don't. Sta
tlstics show that more than half of then
| fail in business
. A shoemaker does not object to be-
ing called "sht esoler," but just tr,
calling him a 'boot-legger" and SCI
how long you will last.
School districts 70 and Sc Albiol
township, have recently organized
! Sunday schools, and they promis
useful and sccessful careers.
=. john J. Schmidt, of Pawnee Rccl
postoffice. wants to keep abreast of tn
: times, and therefore orders the DEMe
t GRAFT TO his address for a year.
The quadrille club of this city hav
issued neat in vltations to dance an
h reception to be held in the old oper
house Friday evening of this week.
VIM. Merhof, living on the Wal
! nut,east of town, paid tie Office bus
y ness visit, Saturday. He will rea
the DEMOCRAT another year, for lucl
g. PERSONAL wanting
borrow money on good farm property
at fair rates of interest, will do we'll
call at FARMERS & MERCHANT
BANK
W The quarterly statement of Count
ne Treasurer Krause, showing IL
account of each district in the count
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

K. of p
Woodland Lodge No. 81, meets every Thursday
evening" at hall north side OF square.
Thee. Griffith, G. G..
G L. Chapman IS. of II. 81 5.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

"What will the harvest be-" did you
say? Our opinion is that it will be a
corker-a regular rip-snorter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Some trotting stock from Russell
county is expected here to take part
in the races June 9th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Call at the DEMOCRAT Office for
sale bills, horse bills, etc. Good work
and low prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Mt Nebo Chapter No &c, r. A. M, meets at
Masonic hall the first and third Fridays OF each
month E. c. Cole, II. P.
Louis Zutavern, Sec.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

A little more rain just now would
not cause any great amount of kick
ing from the farmers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Masonic
St Omer Commandery No. H. X. T., meets at
Masonic hail. Fair block, the first and third Tues
days of each month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-05-07

Odd Fellows
Valley Lodge No. 95, meets every Wednesday
evening.
l.. r. Wilcox, n. G.
~ Ira D. Brougher, Sec
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-19
rRaCA ADA AGtLAMACAO.

act of usurpation but has declared its in
dependence and set up a miniature re-
public of its own, to the Presidency of
which it has elected SilvcrcO Martinez.
a citizen OF great Influence. reports
also come from the northern province of
'crnambuco, showing great discomfort,
and there are rumors of dis ueted
feeling in all the States, which BODIES lit
tie good to the republic As the out
come of the act on of Rio Grandc do
Sui, it is confronted already with the
dismal prospe t of civil war, Tor. having
the army at his back, it is not likely
that the dictator will submit to the
course which this province has taken.
Later adviccS say there is no longer
any attempt to deny that the Fro ,ince
Of pcrnambuco has joined the Province
Of Rio Grande do Sui in declaring its
independence. Great excitement pre-
val S at Rio dc .lanelro and throughout
Brazil, 1t is repo t d that Mar hal da
Fonscca has been informed that he is
sutfe ing from a disease which must soon
cause his death and that he has an
nounced his wi lingness to resign the
reins of power. The German ropula-
ton of Rio Grande do Sui is reported to
| be organizing into armCd d bodies Of men
| on the pan of the Iutch settlers of
South Africa and to be determined to de-
fend the independence OF their new
| State.
j Rio Grande do sui i the sixth largest
| province in Brazil, the other five being
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-19

\ ToIATo weighing twenty seven
pounds HIS been RAISED at Fayou
Sara l.l
D. Nor believe every thing you hear,
for he who believes everything he hears
loftei bel eyes more than he hears.
| III. kCoN PRlcE O Man hester. Mass.
|, is. said to be the eldest schoolteacher in
the country. lie was born in sos.
TIE man whr invariably whistles
! docs very little thinking. But he keeps
other Eeo lc thinking, .ust the same.
THE Oldest surgeon in the world is
said to be NJ. W. salmon of tambr dge,
England He was born in March, 1saJ.
THnUsANnS OF souls have been lost be
cause some body was afraid of doing
something somebody else would find
fault with.
TIE ormolu effects which are shown
upon the high class Frcnch FUN ture OF
the seventeenth cen ury are now being
initiated in wood and p asLar gliding.
JOSEPH TArEr, negro, gave pocu
liar reason for trying to han himself in
rittsburg the ether day. He is ROW 10.
years old, and he had given up The hope
of ever dying in the natural way.
MR. AND MRS. STEPHEN oSRORNE OIL
| Knoxville, Tenn. are soon to celebrate
| the seventy second a Anniversary of their
| marriage. They are respectively 111
| and 90 years of age and have 800 de-
! SccndantS.
! THOROUGHLY dry salt intended for
! table use. ard mix with it a small pro
portion of corn starch, if you would
] overcome the tendency it has. in dam
weather, to pack so.idly in the salt
cellars or shakers.
RATTLESNAKEs are said to have a nat
ural antipathy to white ash leaves. Some
naturaIists assert that {: rattle nakc
| paced in a circle of half ash leaves and
| | alf hot Goals will cross the Goals ratheI
! than encounter the leaves.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-19

the founding Of new converts and
monastic orders was strictly prohibited.
The authorities of the church id not
therefore take very kindly to the repub-
ic,and being favored in their intrigucS by
a the monarchSts and the oTncrs of the
liberated slaves, the clergy last Fcbru-
airy Sc Urcd the modification of those
temporary laws which lcgaliTcd civil
marriages, s"cularizcd the cemeteries,
and excluded the monaStic orders from
the control of the public schools. At
that time the p DIVISIONAL ministry of the
Tr, dent resigned, and Brazil adopt ID
a new constitution which, VIII le not go
ing SO far as to restore the empire. was
really compromise between the princi-
I.es OF repub,icani>m and the sullcn
attitude of the clergy For example.
tie new premier. Baron Lecuna. not
OH Y ignored those DEGREES which ahol-
ished titles but insisted on having his
own rank of baron Ole ally re tognizcd.
With such a premier the republicans
were sure to ha C troub e sooner or later
1t has now appeared
Closely following the dissnlut, on of
Congress and the assumption Of Dictator
ship by na Fonseca, the important
southern province of kip Gran &c do Sui
has not only re used to r. cognize this
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-11-19

During the nesting season the male
ostrich is anything but an agreeable
creature and rescnts the intrusion of
any visitors on his domain in Il very
rugnaciouS way. His mode of attack
is ly Il series Of kicks. Instances are
known of men being killed outright
by single kick. If d man is at tackled
ii is useless for him to seek safety in
flight. as the bird would easily over
take him. The only plan is to lie fiat
on the ground and submit as resign
cdlyaS possible to the inevitable pum-
melting. which. it may hc expected, will
he repeated at intervals until a means
of escape presents itself, or the' bird
affords an opportunity of being caught