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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
THE SNAlL'S MOUTH.
It Contains a Tongue Built on the PrIn-
ciplc of % Bandsaw.

It Contains tongue bulit on the rim
ciplc of Bandsaw.
Its q fortunate thing for man and
the rest of the animal kingdom" said
the naturalist, shat no large wild an
imal has mouth constructed with the
devouring apparatus built on the plan
of the insignifcant-loolSing snail's
mouth, for that animal could out-de-
your anything that lives. The snail
itself is such an entirely unpleasant,
not to say loathsome, creature to ham
die, that few amateur naturalists care
to bother with it, but by neglecting
the snail they miss studying one of the
most interesting objects that come un-
der their observation.
Anyone who has noticed snail
feeding on leaf must have wondered
how such soft, flabby, Shiny animal
can make such sharp and clcan-cut
incision in the leaf, leaving an edge us
smooth and straight as if it had been
cut with knife. That is due to the
peculiar and formidable mouth he has
The snail eats with his tongue and the
roof of his mouth. The tongue is a
ribbon which the snail keeps in coil
in his mouth. The tongue is in reality
band-saw, with the teeth on the sur
face instead of on the edge. The teeth
are so small that as many as 10000 of
them have been found on one snails
tongue. lie can uncoil as much of this
as he chooses, and the uncoiled part he
brings into service. The roof of his
mouth is as hard as bone. He grasps
the leaf between his tongue and that
hard substance and, rasping away
with his tongue, saws through the
toughest leaf with case, always leav'
ing the edge very smooth and
| Straiphtn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
INSECT PAPER-HANGERS.
lseo That Makes Bright Hangings for
Its Elmo Chamber.

A lseo That Makes Bright Hangings for
Its Elmo Chamber.
A small bee, with long Latin
name, "Anthrophora argcntata," is q
very fastidious little animal with re-
gard to her dwelling place. This
insect bores vertical hole into the
ground and lines its sides with
pieces Of flower petals, especially
those of the poppy, which make very
bright hanging for such tiny cham
Der. Before harvesting time sets in in
the summer this little insects COM
Portable nest can be found in any of
the paths that lead through the fields,
A grass blade pushed down into the
hole brings to light narrow red pass
age way several inches long, and moist
with drops of honey of somewhat
sour taste.
An observant person wandering
through the corn and wheat fields will
come across many poppies from which
tiny pieces seem to have been cut as
accurately as if done with pair OF
scissors. These pieces are all oval,
half an inch long and little less than
half an inch wide. These little pieces
the bee carries to its little house ,crawls
in first and drags them in after, then
smoothing them out and FASTING them
to the sides. 1t takes through enough
such pieces to reach around the wall,
and they are put on double. Three or
four are piled up at the bottom to
make o snug little bed. The bee Sc
lects the petals of the poppy because
they are thinner and finer than those
of other wild flowers, and can be more
easily handled by this small paper
hanger The honey furnishes the
necessary food for the young bees
Sometimes ants discover the tiny stor-
age-house and carry off its sweets
The next day, however, the entrance
to the hole is tightly closed, and no
one could find it again, unless he had
marked the spot. In closing up its
abode, the bee pushes down the top
leaves. thus stripping the upper walls
of their tapestry hanging. If the hole
has been closed up on June 90 the
maggot changes into a chrysalis on
July 1. 1t is not yet known when the
bee develops, nor how it works itself
out of this place, but it is supposed
that it does SO by gnawing through
the top leaves and pushing the earth
upward until it reaches the surface
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
WHY OLD wooLLY DIED.
Hlllcd by Having TO Listen to Daily Dino
Museum Lectures.

RULED by Having TO Listen to Daily Dino
Museum Lectures.
Tie was just an ordinary, everyday
colt, and an ordinary, everyday young
horse. His master had neither time
nor inclination TO give much attention
to the horses toilet. Nevertheless, n
strange thing happened. His hair, day
after day and month after month, grew
more and more curly until finally "old
Woolly" became one Of the features OF
the town.
an give you two hundred dollars
for your horse" said stranger ono
day.
"You can have him." was the reply
MS that was about twice his real value.
The stranger was from dime mu-
scum, and Old Woolly's hard work was
over. The rest suited him well enough,
but amid the din of street noises and
the footing of q band, Old Wooily
listened daily to talk like this
"IIere, gentlemen, is most marvel
GUS freak of nature. Our agents dis
covered him in the mines of Siberia.
Working underground, Old Blofsky'
famous among the miners of that re-
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
No Dissenting Voice.

"I'm a sort of April fool" said the
man with the wart on his nose.
Born the frs. day of April?' casu
ally inquired the man with the gray
spot in his mustache.
mo Married"
81 don't know whether that made
YOU an April fool or not" said the man
in the macintosh, lighting a cigar,
"but whoever picked you mp for val
liable package that day got badly April
fooled"
And there was n most unanimous
and approving silence all around the
board. Chicago Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
COUNSEL.


i,"vo counseled with mysc,f
ana urged: 'Be blithe ana bonnv
w., 1--we no namc, You have no fame,
W. aou have but little money;
A. hao you namc and shining fame
Am anu pocketfuls OF money,
All US you list the very best
were to be blitho and bonny.
s.,'o men OF years less ripe than yours
~, are wen beloved OF Honor;
'o heartening glance at you she throws
M, ~, 10 not dotc upon her
o'ouus iloat white, tho sun shines bright,
M, iour eyes are clear as any;
mo rose is holding on the bush,
oyou, DO blitho and bonnyl
inrse oluc-archcd skies and sailing clouds
=, WIN fresh sea winds ALLOWING,
mlue young the olden days of Greece
nv When mghtior fame was growing.
linen genius wrought-lts marbles shine,
us pages still are glowing;
fct happy who nor wrote nor carved,
but saw the roses blowing"
trN -Willlston Fish, In Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
HELPS For DRAWING.
How to Make Compass, Flat Ruler and
Suunre at Home.

How to Make n Compass, Flat Ruler ana
Square at Homo.
II you have to make a gcometricai
drawing, and you have neither COM
pass, fiat ruler, nor square, you will be
somewhat embarrassed, will you not?
Well, here is a method of supplying
by common objects always at hand,
the three instruments that are want
ing.
The square ruler OF the schoolboy Is
never straight enough to replace tho
fat ruler of the draughtsman. A sheet
of strong paper will furnish a much
better ruler. According to the geomet-
rical theorem, q straight line is n limo
whose direction is not changed be-
tween any two of its points. Now we
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
I'll DO WHAT | CAN.

Imay not set tho world on fire,
Nor start grand "combiEei"
Nor DO triple millionaire,
Or own diamond mino.
Incvor may be president
Or any famous man;
But there is work for all TO do,
And I'll do what can
II Washington had said: Dear mol
There's nothing Ican do;
Tho countrY's bound to 60 TO smash,
And precious quickly, tool"
Most likely VIC should still have been
Oppressed by Dritain's clan;
But Washington did what he could,
And I'll do what l can
Ben Franklin did not loaf around,
From morn TIL sci Of sun,
And grumble that some other man
Had wealth when nc had none.
Whilc yet the stars were in tho Sky
His daily task began;
He did whatever he could do,
And I'll do what con-
We may not oil be Cicercs,
And charm admiring throngs,
Nor write immortal treatises,
Or sing immortal songs;
But each can I'LL some littlo groove,
In natures wondrous plan,
And help the world to turn around,
So I'll do what can.
Helen w. Clark, in Golden Days
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
Miss Harriet Hosmer tells a S,

Miss Harriet Hosmer tells San
Francisco reporter that she has an or
der from one of the eastern cities for u
very large monument that svould cost
about one million dollars to execute,
and would be about all she could do in
this life. She said she would probably
do the work, hut was not certain till
the contract was signed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22

George Rabbit, of Waveland. Ind,
was deaf and dumb for five years. A
fall lately caused seriou, accident 10
his arm and leg. Since then he can
talk and hrar rs we'll as he ever could
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
Would Have the Fun Ar.crward.

His Mother-Tommy, if you fight
with little Willie Walters to-day shall
put you to bed for two hours.
Tommy-Put me to bed, now, ma
Chicago Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22
Knew How 1t Ought to Taste.

Mrs Gilfoyle--This can't be genuine
mineral water.
Mr.. Gilfoyle-Why?
Mrs. Gilfoyle-It doesn't taste horri'
bly, enough.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-22

Nothing can be truly great which
4. nat right-Johpsop.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-02-16
ESTABLISHED 1866.
DELINQUENT TAX LIST.

sherebg Ind County
~ the Of Marion stats Of Florida for eighteen hundred and
Col rosdc yth 10 re % her pls
tina
uch re EIDE Q 1906 the O amount
Land nbeq dpes
there
above men D.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-02-16

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lon ..ss.-...-..,s. T.
IS all OF fractional Arredonda Grant ......... I,
o. all Of except 20 chs square in ne corner
aud commence OF chs n of corner
thence 20 chs 20 chs 20 { 20 chs 2,
Is lot fractional L. ) government survey 80 Il
% lots and U. >. government survey......... X
7olots ?, 3, ! and n12 of lot less acres frac-
tional L. >. government survey ...... ,... Il
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20
ABROAD.

Ferdinand dc Lesscps, the great en-
glnccr, Is dead.
A skirmish occurred between MeXi.
can soldiers and Guatemala guerillas.
A ten-day armislice is arranged be
tween Japan and China.
The Henley regatta of 1895 will be
held July 8, 10 and II.
The French have begun hostiitics
In Madagascar.
In his speech at the opening OF the
rcichstag the emperor of Germany
adopts Il most peaceful tone.
The porte issues Il statement giving
an entirely different version Of the
Turkish atrocities In Armenia.
The socialists In the Italian and
Belgian chambers violently denounced
their foes.
China has decided to send a repre-
sentative direct to Japan to arrange
the terms Of peace.
Signor Bancheri the government
nominee, was elected president Of the
Italian chamber of deputies by a big
majority.
The United States will send an
American, acting in IN independent
capacity. to accompany the commits
sion Of inquiry to Armenia.
Advices from Nicaragua state that
the treaty between that country and
Great Britain has been ignored by
Xclaya's officials.
Ambassador Runyon states that
Americans soiourning In Germany
must exhibit passports In order to re-
main there.
Forged American school bonds to a
large amount are found to have been
noated In England and Ireland.
Several Roman newspapers agree
that the dominant note In the kings
reception In the streets on his passage
to and from the houses Of parli Nment
was the coolncss of the people.
Socialist members of the German
relchstag create n semi-riot by refus-
ing to cheer for the emperor or arise
I'm his honor. Socialists In the Belgian
chamber of deputies create a similar
scene.
A dispatch from Shanghai says that
everywhere there Is talk of peace and
that China will consent to almost any
terms short of the crSSion of Man
churla to prevent Japan's troops from
entering pckin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20

Keefe, for assault on Judge Henry B.
Terry at Hyde Park November 81,
with intent to XII and murder. Both
prisoners pleaded not guilty.
David Hampton, the colored hostler
who murdered Annette Ahrens De-
cembcr 20, 1899, was taken to New
York from Sing Sing to hear his death
sentence repeated. Judge MARITIME
fixed the date of his execution for the
week beginning January %, 1896.
Bishop Atticus Haygood OF the
Methodist church, South, Is danger
ously Ill at his home at Oxford, Ga.
lie attended the annual conference of
the church at Rome last week, but
was too Ill much Of the time to pre-
side. The symptoms Of his case indl-
cate pneumonia.
Sheriff Coffee Of Hardeman county,
Tex, reports that w. +. Brice, cashier
Of the City national bank Of Quanaha
Hardenan county, is defaulter in
the sum of $4,000 and a fugitive
The loss has been made good and IL
national bank examiner reports the
bank perfectly sound and solvent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20
FEEDER AALAW MAX Frs.

Washington, edo. 10.-ln the senate
Phoenix, Ariz., presenting claims for
Indian Expectations. Mr. Berry urged
the bill to establish the territory OF
Indianola out or the Indian territory
Mr. Morrrll, from tn committee on
finance, reported adversely nine sen
ate bills introduced by Mr.. PETER,
providing for the Issue OF great sums
of grccnbackS for various purposes,
and said they asked for nine or ten
times more money than there is in use
In the whole world. The adverse re
port was unanimous.
At the conclusion of the speech Mr.,
PETER said that the senator from Yer
mont had left out one bill which he
penor) thought might be disposed OF
at the same time rs those of which the
senator had spoken. This bill had
been introduced by Mr.. Palmer, of IL
linols, and was to establish bureau
for the loauiug of money. Mr.. Palmer
remarked that the bin was introduced
by him for constituent. He claimed
that he had no patent on the bill but
said II contained the best cmbodi-
mrnt of popuism found anywhere in
political history All the bills were
then indefinitely postponed.
The seuatc then proceeded to the
consideration of the Nicaraguan bill,
and Mr. polph addressed the senate
In favo" of the bill, Mr.. sherman
pointed out the only provision of the
Nicaraguan bill he was not entirely
satisfied with the amount to be PAID
to the mAratimc company, which ne
thought was entitled only to the
amount Of money that has been eN-
pended i'll the enterprise thus far
Mr.. Mallory called up the bill TO
promote the efficiency Of the revenue
cutter service which prov ii Champ
Clarll'S rrmarks on SATURDAY that he
would talk Il to death Mr.. Clark then
took off his cuffs and for forty-hVe
minutes kept the house In a roar with
humorous and stirring anecdotes OF
"ohSourc heroes"
The consideration OF the railroad
pooling bill was resumed, II was de-
hated until three o'clock by Mr., can
uuu In opposition ~, aud 10y MesSrS,
Springer. liarter Sthley and Black III
support Of the measure, when MT
Patterson moved the previous question
on tho bill and the pending ameni-
ments. MIR. nirGlev and Mr.. Hopkins
Fprntested. but Mr. Patterson refused
Is Wild, lna Tho previous question was
orlcred lbs 10 90. The ayes ana
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20
REFU Sc II GIVLUP.
SAINT PAUL ROAD WILL TRY TO
HOLD ITS LAND.
In Spite OF the Presidents Proclama-
tion-A Large Tract in
Chamberlain.

Sioux City Ia, Dec ia Journal
Chamberlain special says the Chicago,
Milwaukee x st. Paul company will
attempt to hold the land granted it in
coded Sioux lands in South Dakota,
in spite of President Clcveland's proc
lamation declaring that the grant is
forfeited to the government for non
fultillment of agreement by the COM
pany. One hundred and lightweight
acres of the land are located in the
city of Chamberlain. The company
has made some slight Improvement on
the tract and will base its contest on
this fact.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20
ILLIONIS CENTRAL INVESTS
BUYS a Stub Line to Connect With 81
Minneapolis.

Waterloo, Iowa, Dec. II. The Hin
OILS Central is about to buy the Cedar
Falls & Minnesota road, stub line
which runs from Austin. Mimi, to con
meet with the Illinois Central near
here.
1t is understood that the Central in,
tends to use the line rs a direct route
to ST. Paul aud Minneapolis. Austin
is only about 100 miles from the twin
cities and for some time the Central
has been trying to get to them. 1t
would have bought The Minneapolis u
st. Louis if it could have been had at
a low figure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20
pEEMILLER TERpLENED.
Got to Hang a Man and Doesn'1
Know How.

Little Rock Ark, Dec. l5.-MarShall
Gaines has received a letter from
Marshal Otto Peemiller, of Deadwood,
n. d., asking for pointers on how to
hang Il man. He states that he has
to hang an Indian on December 2S,
and wants to known if the hanging is
required to take place on United
States land. He also wants to know
il there is any rule relative to the
thickness and quality of the rope used
in hanging men. He concludes by
reply he will reCiprocate at some flu
ture time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20
BORN IN WISCONSIN.
The Esterly Harvesting Company
Dies in Minnesota

Minneapolis Mimi Dee. II. The
Esterly Harvester company has made
an assignment to a NJ. Allen. The
company was originally located at
Whitewater Wis and came here in
1892 was re-incorporated. prominent
business men in this city subscribing
S1ooono, Eight buildings were erected
at st Louis park. but the delay inci-
dem to the erection restrained the
output If the company last year and.
the collections for the present season
being poor brought about the cul-
mination. The assets are given nj
5000 ~ and liabilities S2S5ol3. The
company will lie reorcanizai At once
and xiii Utilize the present plant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20
BIG BANK FAILURE
kearney National Closes Its Doors
With Heavy Liabilities.

kearney, Neb., Dec. 1.-THE kear-
new National bank has closed its doors;
liabilities. as nearly as can be now as
certained. about $125,000; the county
loses $4,000 and the city $1,000. These
are no indications of run on the
other banks
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20
THE HOLIDAY TRADE.
CAUSES SLACKENING IN WHOLE
SALE AND JOBBING.
Dun and Company Make Comparisons
The Last Month Was Much Bet
ter Than Year Ago.

New York, Dec. 15.-Dun and Co.
by the kindness of several thousand
manufacturers who have forwarded
statements of their pay rolls for No
vember Of this year, in 1895, and in
1872, are enabled to make very en-
couraginS comparison of earnings for
the month"; which shows an increase In
total payments Of 15.2 per cent. over
last year, but decrease of 1873 per
cent. in comparison with 1892. There
were lO.2 per cent more persons EN-
ployed than year ago, but sc per
cent. less than in 1892. The average
earnings for over 100000 hands were
four per cent. larger than in 1893,
but Ii II per cent less than in 1892.
The volume of business transacted
during the past week was a little
larger in comparison with last year
than in November. Wheat is I'M
changed although western receipts are
as large as last year, and Atlantic ex-
ports were S}1 ,205 bushels against
O29, 80 n year ago.
The detailed reports regarding the
chief industries are not altogether en-
couraginS. The increased production
in iron is not supported by the demand
and prices are declining accordingly.
Minor metals are stronger, though ap-
parently for speculative reasons only.
Textile manufactures on the whole,
are weaker, although the sales of wool
are larger. The failures for the past
week We're $40, against 33S last year.
New York, Dec 15.-BradStreets
says there is the expected Slacken
ing in wholesale and jobbing lines inn
mediately preceding the Christmas
holidays. All the large eastern centers,
except pittsburg and Buffalo, report
trade quiet or dull. The first named
reports unexpectedly numerous general
orders and a better demand for iron
and steel. Throughout the northwest
the volume of business, with occasion
al exceptions, is smaller than Usual,
due to unreasonable weather. Cities
throughout the central west report
moderate volume of trade with no
prospect OF improvement this month.
The general trade in the south is very
quiet except for Christmas specialties.
On the Pacific coast business is rather
better
All groups of railroads show de-
creaSeS for the eleven months of this
year. but the smallest is that of the
southern roads. The largest is the de-
crease reported by the CHANGERS. The
prices generally show the effect of the
trade reaction incident to the close
of the year. Higher prices are re
ported for hogs at western centers and
for pig, tin and copper. A few yari-
tiles of lumber are higher. Steady
quotations are maintained for lard
and cattle, for petroleum. coal, lumber,
and foT steel billets. Australian wool
continues to sell at less than the cost
of importation, and buyers are wait
ing to note the effect of the reduction
of duty.
New York, Dec. 15.-The statement
compiled by Bradstreets shows the
total bank clearances of the principal
cities in the United States for the
past week were $1,019,0S9,6 an In
crease of 126 per cent. compared with
the corresponding week of last year,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-20

where it could be debated in some
way commensurate with its impor-
lance" Mr.. Hunton insisted. however,
that he had given notice of his con-
templated action and address to the
senate on the bill.
Mr.. Blackburn moved that when the
senate adjourned it be to meet on
Monday. Then the friends of the Mic.
araguan canal bill rallied and the mo-
ton was beatcn-23 to -.
Mr.. Morgan then renewed the ad-
dress in favor Of the Nicaraguan ca
nal bill and. in closing, asked that a
vote be taken. BY vote of ~ to - it
was decided to adjourn till Monday.
The house went into committee of
the whole for the consideration of the
urgency deficiency and appropriation
bill, The pending amendment was
that of Mr.. Henderson, to reduce
the appropriation of S250.oO0 for spe-
cial pension examiners to $4,000.
Lost; 80 to SIS. The committee then
rose and reported the bill to the
house with favorable recon-
mendation. The previous question
was ordered and Mr. Cochran
moved to recOmmit the bill with in,
Structions to strike out the appropria-
ton for the collection Of the income
tax. Defeated: - to 1850. The bill
was passed; and the house, in com
mite of the whole, took up the forti-
fication bill The bill passed without
amendment. The military academy
appropriation bill was taken up, and
passed without amendment.
Washington. Dee 1S.-ln the senate
Mr.. Hills resolution callins upon Sec
Rotary Carlisle for a copy of the in
come tax resolutions was passed. The
bill for Il national university was
placed on the calendar. In discussing
the Nicaragua canal bill many of the
senators doubted the wisdom of the
provisions of the particular bill now
before them but favored the compile
ton Of the canal Mr.. Turpic offered
an amendment providing for survey
and an estimate of the expense of
construction by three competent en-
gincrrs. He doubted the constitutions
ality of the present bin.
In the house Mr.. Wells. of WiScon,
sin. spoke earnestly against the for
rstry hill and characterized it as Il
scheme backed by raSralty of which
its promoters would some day feel
ashamed. The bill. however, passed.
$50 to -. All the Wisconsin men OK
cept Mr.. SomerS voted against it. Mr..
Springer introduced the Carlisle cur
rrncy bill with the committees recon-
mcndation that it pass. The six re-.
publicanS of the committee submitted
Il minority report presenting the
strongest arguments obtainablc against
tn" bill. Both reports were ordered
printed. The army appropriation bill
was passed without amendment.