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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-09-05

Experience leads many mothers to say
Use Parkers finger Tonic, because it il especially
good for colds, pain and almost every weakness.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-09-05
Those distressing Corns!


as they are. HindercOrns viii remove then e III
hen you can walk and run and jump as you iikd.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-09-05
"Hanson's Magic corn salve."
Value vs..

warranted 70 cure o. money refunded. Ask you
druggist for it. Price is cents.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-09-05

''ou PlilS tive. All drus S sasss. '? sss.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13

THE GUIDE" -1'his is the title of "a
new publication in the interest OF the
travelling public ANA advertisers in gen
cr;tl. 1t is distributed daily on all the
trains and steamers that come to Nor
folk. The publishers will cudcuvor to
max" their Journal up to the times.
Mr.. Joseph llrnncliy. formerly of Tho
Nirginian. is connected with the pubii-
cation and viii make it's merits known
to the advertisers.
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW -
The October number received from the
publishers is brim fun of good reading
The Atlanta Exposition" is treated 10y
the Governor of Georgia" Among the
other subjects are Politics and TIA,
Insane Birds in Flight and the Fly
ing Machine" The Microhc as a So
cal Lcvcllcl." ~ Study of Wives.
'EuEliSh Women in Political Cam.
paigns, The Liquor Question Hunt.
INK Large Game" 'rh" Second Einpir,
and the Cause OF the Mexican War Il,
Socialism advancing in England" Pric,
| 80 cents.
| THE ARENA.-Th" contents of tn,
| Arena FOR October embraces. among
| other articles. the following: "Chestc,
on the Doe" ~ Rattle FOR Sound Nor
atty Preacher and Plutocrat." zoe
| cult Manifestations. Land an,
| Money" The England of Sir Thoma!
| Moore The Significance of Labo
Day" IA Humble Advocate" Price 3
| cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13
ELIZABETH CITY, N. c.

ROBEED ON THE STREET. Mir. NJ
-. Savills. who keeps Il fish stand ON
lower Matthews street, was returning
home last might at S o'clock. when he
was attacked near the residence of
Mi. Mack sawyer, on North Road street
by man.whum ne could not see plain
~ enough To- Identify ANA his money. To
tho amount OF Si.5O taken from him
The rphbcr knocked MIR. Savills down
and got his money, ana aE he started
away he caught his lci;. but was unable
To hold him. II was too dark to diStin-
Suish the mans features, ana Mi Sa-
Wills Is only certain that he was a negro.
IA Breezy Times will bc presented
at the Opera House her" on Thursday
next. Katherine Webster aud MIR t..
l.. FitH. the principals. are supported hy
an able company The play has the
reputation of hcing very interesting
ana amusing. with Il good many new
features added to the original
The cOlorrd woman known as The
Southern MockIng Bird" will give an
entertainment here next week
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13
DRY GOODS AND SILKS.

Novelties of extraordinary
beauty recently selected in
New York. No such variety
in the very newest styles have
ever been shown here. We
have an especially large line of
Silks for evening and Street
wear.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13
china and glassware.

Our stock of Lemoge and
Vienna Dinner Sets, Tea Sets
and Fancy China, Brass and
Onyx Tables and Cabinets, and
Cut Glass Vases, Bowls and
Fancy pieces, exceeds in guam
tity and quality any stock in
the State.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13
C[CAiS IND EURS

The largest stock, the hand
soonest goods and the best
values can be found in this
store, our buyer haying just
returned from a special trip
for Novelties in this depart
ment.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13
Epilepsy 20 Years.
Cured by DR.. Miles NerYine.

few years ago, Mr. l.. w. Gallahcr was
an extensive, successful expert manu-
facturer OF lumber products. Attacked with
epilepsy, he was Obliged to give up his bust
ness. The attacks came upon hiia most in
opportuncly. One time falling from q CARR
age, at another down stairs, ana often in the
street. Once lie fell down a shat; in the
mill his injuries nearly proving fatal Mr.
Gallaher writes from milwaukee,. Een. Il. Ql
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13
CARPETS AYD FURNITURE.

The styles and patterns we
show are the latest and most
desirable in the country. We
have also received an immense
line OF rugs from 9Xl2 to the
smallest, which we will sell at
less than New York prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13
Many HewSy and Ent.Itiinlng Matters Gath
cred in The Pretty Town Of Suffolk.
70 NOMINATE FOR THE ASSEMBLY.
The Events OF the Coming. Week
Chrouiclcd The Fircincne Atlanta
Eumd On An Increase SUFFOLK La;:
TnN IL $500 Matters Personal. Re.
ft2ious and Otherwise.

DR. II ". battle. of pctersn,trg who
assisted him.
Mr j. W. HoSicr secretary. ycstcr-
dav received a n,in,h,u nf ,,,t,.ias I'm.
this weeks fair.
The house and lot of Mrs. ,icor
ciann parker. Main strent Viii be sold
tomorrow
The Circuit Court which begins
TUESDAY. Judge pr,nti.s wiu nrsi rnu
Tor trial the new eases ON th~ docket
before proceeding to the old ones
\ drama vu;hlei 'Rehuccu's Tri-
umph" viii II, presented n,xt Thursday
by local talent. The proceeds are Tor
a good uulljos.
j T. Rurges. u youn, attorney for
mcrly of William ana MARY CollrgG. hut
more recently graduate al IN. l7niycr-
sity Of the south in Tennessee has To-
Gated I'm Surrolk md ,yiII nn,., 80, n,tic.
in n' the nooth Si Guil ,H g' ''N' 4" once
,rb.ra nrr INV, t,u iu,rot.s r., a.,
county ,at SEVEN men ' nm1 'f ,hya ~ ,ny
mon.
Miss Dora Dennis is i'm New York MS
th, rrtsst of h,r l,rnihrr = p.uui.
- former Sunolllian
There wpr. ouIv four uorrinr. H.
censes-tvo Whit. ana twn rnInr.d
issued from The clerks Office during the
f1rst twelve DAYS of October
AIR y "a c,iyyo,1 v,, ,h;. ,o,
elected n mcmbrr "r ths Enykin ,r"wn
Council To- mi n yocnnry cn,is"I nv t,"
removal of " /, Powell ESQ To-
Newport News
Rv'
III, ., =, ~ ~! W li''v'.uh 'o''es,'
~ , p ~ "a, ', ~, S'l'rt ~, NJ
Mo a. l. I2ot,.r b,, IA. v-,i. i,..,,
,.isitinr b @,',,,i,n '' ~. t,,Ti.,
JInv,lnn IL, Sn7jtEGaiI
IiGIV E,rt.L MI r,,.,,ri,> r,,,o
foilnwinr hnlsrnt.s -, ,,-,,,nrrn,,,,, CO..
ynntinn ,ver,. ,bns,,, t,s, ,r,,', -,
1Iniy NacL District.
UoIv MOI. prrcirc, M. ~ !,
Enrucs. Jason IJoIlanJ Iosrn,. IInuch.
troy " - tInI,nnG y IIo,l,,,d ~
n Tones ! rrnmi, Cnic,,ir w So
Tett Iuthnr Itnwias ~ !; \vhi,u,Id
Fulton NorI,r,
Cuurlan6- X - p,urbtr,. ~
C. Daughtrey 4 y Itn,innav * ;,
Norflrof q q kim, ,rnw u,d,,..
NJ. II Holland
E[ilbv's Miu-w Frank 1,I.y l.
Ballard
DIED IN ASYLIrMS Sha,irr RAKE,
Yesterday rcr.iv.i Mic. n,,,', ',r
the death OF two lunntics sent from
mis- county-Lafaycttc Briuklcy white
at the Eastern i.unalic Asylum. Wil-
liamsburl, and John II. jackson, col
ored. ut the Central Asylum i'm Peters.
burg. Brinklcy formerly lived neal
cypress Chapel. and jackson at Chuck.
atuck
APPRbACHING MARRLAGE.-Nir
William r.. RaWlcs, of Suffolk. who /.
connected with the Atlantic ana Dan
Vile road. will, on Wednesday. October
3Oth, wCdd Miss Fanny Chaplin II
GreenVille county. Va. The ceremony
Will he performed at the brides resi-
a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-13

over 500 people fitted with glasses in
Norfolk by DR.. Week. and no com
plants. +. u. GALE. 1872 Main Of.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
A FATAL ACCIDENT.
Negro Boy Crushed Beneath a Log.

A Negro Boy Crushed Beneath a Log.
Tweed, Ca, Sept. pa horrible acct
dent in which little negro boy named
Jordan McLendon forfeited his life. oc-
Cured yesterday The boy was playing
In the yard, and during his playful an
ucs, one of his playthings dropped over
the fence. With considerable alacrity.
the child climbed across to secure the
Toy. by some means he did not have
10 the. ground. A heavy house-log. used
as fence rail, rolled on the boy. pin
hlng him fast. His father and a white
to the childs assistance. They carried
MIN to neighboring family, and ey-
erythlng was done to alleviate his suffer
ing, Dut TO no avail. In i've minutes he
expired in the fathers arms. Unon ex
ANIMATION, the injuries sustained were
found to be internal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30

Tweed. Ga, Sept. 29.-George Branch
river, near Pearly, in this county. was
pr by rattlesnake last evening. His
rather told him to go to the cotton field
10 get a basket of cotton. 1t was grow
ing dusk, and objects were getting quite
dlm. As he started to the end of the row
10 bring the cotton to the house he felt
a singing sensation in the left foot. He
looked on the ground as best he could.
ana observed the reptile crawling off
and discovered it to be a RATHER 1t was
dispatched later on. Mr.. Branch's father
came to the boys rescue. StfmuIants
were given him to counterfeit the poison
and 1t rs thought he will get better.
Mrs. Patti Wilkes, the Oldest woman
living in this section of the country, fell
out of her kitchen door Friday night
and sustained a fracture of the arm. dis
locating several bones.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30

You'll have to be quick
and nimble in order to catch
on to our offer of made-to-
measure suit at a ready-to-
wear price before it expires.
October is so close at hand
you can smell its breath on
the breezes. Our book of
measurements is a roll of
honor, and list Of names you
know is growing like Jonah's
gOurd vine. There is a space
for yours and YOUR dimen-
sions. Shall we have the
pleasure of filing it. If you
intend to say yes" say it
quick, as this is the last day
our offer holds good.
Don't forget the special offer in County
Down shirts. SI.5O quality until Oct. 3
AT Sl.@5 each. S6.75 a half dozen.
FALK CLOTHING co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
FALK CLOTHING co.
THE SHORT CROP.
Condition of Cotton I'm Washington
and Burke Counties.

Condition of Cotton I'm Washington
and Burke Counties.
Tennille, Washington County. Georgia,
Sept. T.-Unprecedented conditions have
attended the cotton plant since the LIST
Of May, and the result of these conditions
is the lightest crop per acreage that has
been produced in the last decade.
First-We had a late spring, necessi-
tating late planting. Second-A wet May,
which is said to foretel light crop. ow-
ing, probably, to the fact that the plant
is tender and usually gets very grassy,
and is difficult to cultivate afterward
Then, after it had grown to a fair size
weed and had fruited very we'll the ex-
cess of rain and cloudy weather in the
latter part of July and early part of
August caused the young fruit to shed off
to such an extent that the main crop
suffered more than any one could estl-
mate, cotton being a sun plant, and now
the drought is finishing up the crop.
Many farmers say that the bOlls are
all open, that all worth the gathering
Where there was no fertilizer used there
is but little cotton being made. Frost
would DO but little damage in this sec
ton II II We're 70 come by oct. /, other
stain the lint of the open
cotton The gathering and marketing is
being pushed rapidly, and if the weather
continues favorable the entire crop will
be gathered by the middle of October
Guano men, who were successful in get
ting the planters to make cotton option
notes, are in luck, as the farmers are de
lNerlng the cotton in good condition, ana
notes.
The dry weather is doing forage crops
much harm, though with the assistance
OF reapers thousands of tons of pea and
craD-grass hay are being saved
Mldville, Burke County, Georgia, Sept
1.-THE crop of cotton, both upland ana
sea island, Is going 70 be far short of
the expectations of a few weeks ago. ow-
ing TO lack of commercial fertilizers and
August VI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
1eeome Of youg what ~ become Of

become Of you? What will become Of
meg
II those Midianites had only given up
all would have been well; and If you
will now surrender the sins with which
you have been fighting against God, you
viii be safe on, make peace with him
now, through Jesus Christ. the Lord.
With the clutch Of a drowning man seize
the cross Oh. surrender. surrender
Christ. with his hand on his pierced side,
asks you 20.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
sPECIAL NoTICEs.
SoTIcE 10 WGTER C0SsTMERs

NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS
Owing to the excessive dry weather the con-
Sumption OF water has become so great that IL
Is found necessary TO cOufne the hours Of
lawn ana street sprinkling from 80 70 &. . n.
and from i-5U TO p n. All parties having IN
use OF namental fountains are requested 10
keep the water shut OF from them for the
present
Consumers are hereby notified that the city
ord names IN reference TO wasting water Will
be strictly enforced. BY ordcrof
HERMAN MYERS. Mayor.
ATTEST; A y. MANUCY. Clerk OF Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
Hound for Africn

Thomasville, Ca. Sept 29.-H. NJ But
Ter, Jr., a young man of this city, left
RIGA, where he expects to make his home
and fortune He goes via New York and
London. Several other young men spoke
of going, but finally all gave it up, ex-
cent Nose Butler.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
MEETINGS.

DE KALI LODGE No. ., 1. o. o. n.
A regular meeting Of this lodge viii be
held this evening at SD o'clock, in odd
Fellows hall.
The unwrltten work viii be eXemplified.
Every member IS urged to be- present
F. NJ JEFFERS. -. G.
JOHN ". SMITH. Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
BATTLES WITH THE BAT.

Outcome of the Days Struggles for
the Championship.
Washington, Sept 29.-The following are
the results of base ball games played to-
day:
At Chicago p uE
Cincinnati 20 0 o al
Batteries-Terry and Donohue; PARROT
At Louisville D II L
Louisville 40 12171 la iS ,
Cleveland - 0 0 As ID s
bat terles-McCreery and Spies: Cuppy
Knell, O'Meara and OConnor pP''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT,
Residence 1T5 south Broad street.
excellent condition. Possession i'm
mediateIy. Apply next door or to r..
5. CLAGHORN, 96 Bryan street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, Sept. o. 1S95-The following appli-
cations to sell liquor during year 1895 We're
received at meeting Of council of Sept. %.
1895, and referred to the Committee of the
whole
Clerk of Council.
-Aikens & Richardson. S. w. corner
Farm and Mill streets.
w. b. Goodenough S. K. corner South
Broad and Price streets.
NJ. x n. Max, to transfer license from
Mil and Farm streets to S. w. corner
Harris and Jefferson streets.
Henry Woeltzen, to tranfer license from
Louisville and Augusta roads to Ogeechee
road. near three-mile post.
Savannah Bottling Company to transfer
license from Congress and Jefferson
streets to 5. w. corner East Broad and
Bay lane.
cobs, No. "a, East Broad street
M. ). Ybanez, TO transfer license to j.
5 Einstein q Company, corner Bull and
r. A. Green. to transfer license from
Gaul streets.
James J. Deignan, to transfer license
to NJ. Boley & Company, at N. w. corner
Barnard and Broughton streets.
YOU! AND YOU! AND YOU!
Can save money by getting our
prices on Sash, Blinds, Doors, Paints.
Oils, Varnishes, Wall Paper, Lime,
Cement, Plaster and an even hundred
other articles that we have no room
to mention.
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT q OIL co.,
Cor. Congress and whitaker SITS.
LADIES,
STOP TO THINK.
When You Visit
OUR BULL STREET BRANCH,
We have the prettiest line of toilet
articles for you.
sOLOMONs & CO.,
DRUGGISTS.
FASHION MAGAZINES
FOR
FALL AND WINTER
ESTILL'S NEWS DEPOT.
No. 211s Bull street, Savannah, Ga.
YOU EAT,
DON'T YOU.
Eat at the right place
FREED'S.
-25 Cents a Meal
II. HAGAN,
Successor to II. ID. walker,
VIII sell Monuments and Headstones at re-
duced prices Mantels and Crates at cost also
Georgia Marble Coping and Galvanized Rail
ing for cemetery lots Guarantee first-elass
work. 173 York street.
<V~N~NN~NN~~~N~NNNe~S~~s~
NTHE MIXED DRINKS,
8THE DAILY LUNCH,
%Have many appreciative patrons
Z AT BECKMANN'S CAFE.
NNNN NvN~ANNN~NN~
FOR RENT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30

are reminded that I am selling
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SCHOOL
SUPPLIES
at lowest New York prices. Allow
ance made for old books in exchange
for Introductory books.
w. r. REID,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
OUR TWO STORES

OUR TWO STORES
are hot-beds of activity these
days. The demand for pure, I'M
adulterated drugs is growing and
we are ever ready with the best
the market affords. We deal in
nothing but the purest, which is
none too good for our customers
Our prices are right.
BISHOP, THE DRUGGIST,
Broughton and Houston and Habersham
and Hall
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30

REDUCED PRICES!
On all druggist articles, consisting
in part of "A large assortment of
brushes, combs, perfumery, pocket
books, stationery, toilet soaps, atO-
mixers, soap boxes, etc.
w. ii. HARVEY,
StrOnE's Stand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
NEW GOODS.


We have arriving by every steamer
new goods from the best packers.
which we are selling at the lowest
prices.
ANDERsON's PRESERVES IN D.
POUND JARS.
ANDERsON's JELLIEs IN 5-POUND
PALS ONLY soc.
JAMS IN 1 POUND TINS, Zoe.
EXTRA FINE CORN, Zoe.
EXTRA FINE PEAS, Zoe.
EXTRA FINE PINEAPPLEs, Zoe.
EXTRA FINE PEACHES, Toe CAN.
NEW SALMON, LOBSTER AND
MACKEREL AT
WIN. C. COOPER's,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
NOTICE.

Applicants for licenses before the regu-
lar Board of Medical Examiners Will
meet in the governors reception room at
capitol on TUESDAY, oct. 5.
a. a. SMITH. President.
+. NJ. RIDLEY, Secretary and Treas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Savannah Brewing Company, Savannah,
Ga. Sept. 49, lS95.-A dividend of Three
Dollars per share has been declared by the
directors of the Savannah Brewing Com
pany, payable on and after Oct. l, 1885, TO
the stockholders of record this day. The
transfer books viii be closed from Sept. %
to oct 2
J. RANDOLPH ANDERSON,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, Sept. q, 1S95.-The following appli-
cations TO sell liquor during year 1895 were
received at meeting of council of Sept 25,
1895, and referred to the Committee of the
whole.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-30
LIOUOR LICENSES.

2s whitaker Street.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-30
FAnN AID GAnprs Nnrrs

Thor. ,,,tl,ir., l,otta. .t..,.1
for u mulch.
Feed rognIorIv mil ,,ivo tho b,,.;oa.
focIip., M ri,,I,t ''-''' '0'O
%
,. i','o . 'nG ' .I cry alter they have
"''" o''' ''l inc coz" RAIN
,...,,,. ',' w. >, NO. ,'.V,u pot'er IN
''.' i'"J '"'" "H'l NeP' "loie.
cr"c"cI hooi viii spoil good
morse quo tcr than anything else.
Incuriug citrou about eighty pounds
OF sugar are required to 100 pounds Of
fruit.
1t is not the LARGO turkey that solis
the most readily In. ths g,s - ,.,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-30
now To cAKrv Fowls.

"Ihcrc are things in the world that
have to be done thu mny seem cruel
and hcnrtless. Fo. these there il. of
course, some time honored excuse or
reason for their being" snid man
who is interested in the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals Society. ''For
some time | have been ANNOYED Mt
the practice, 80 common in many To-
calitIcs, of carrying fowls b. their
Ieet 1t Is no unusual thing to see n
mnrketman or boy carrying number
of fowls IN this way, the poor things
struggling i'll vain to get their heads
mp 80 that they cun breathe Everyone
that ! have spoken to about it seems
To think That is necessary method,
but with this idea | do not agree. All
birds should be carried in baskets or
boxes, and never with all the blood of
their bodies pouring into their heads.
The conditions of health are all VIC
lated 10y this practice, and | would
not cnt II chicken TINT had been
brought from market in such posi-
tioa.
Many persons when purchasing
fowls to keep, will tie number of
them together in this way, and it is
almost always the case that they are
disappointed in the quality of their
purchase. The hens will not Law. or
they nre sick, or droop around and
amount to nothing. Then the pur-
chaser fnncics himself cheated and
makes a fuss. IT ne would for mo.
mcnt take into consideration that
these creatures have hul their lives
put I'm peril anil their entire systems
upset by the unnatural position i'm
which they have been carried. they
might account for unsatisfactory re-
suits.
Certainly, if the health os the
fowls had nothing to do with the
casc, the practice is unnecessary.
cruel mud thouehticss in tho cx
IRENE. New York Ledger
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-30
Imr clw-rAll. nnr-nrn

Persons whose nyocntiou lics partly
I'm milking COWS orc we'll uwurc of the
great annoyance cuusol by the animal
switching her tDil about promiscu-
ously, notably in fly time. The an
noyauco is multiplied i'm clso the tail
Is dirty,or wet, which is very often tbc
case. The end Of the tail either tal,es
the mixer in the faco or neck or
h'rts into the milk pail perhaps both
events happen.
The present device, which is here
illustrated, has been patented by Mr.
Joseph Cooper, of Racine. Wis. lii
tho most nationally constructed de.
vice for tho purpose that has yet been
c'uirIyod, bcIue effective and con
vcnicnt tD grcHt degree. 10 is nlso
very simple 10 manufacture. a strip
OF elastic sEcct metal is bent to F...r,
% circIc, the meeting being
rounded apart TO- form easy contact
points. Two oppositcly disposed
pieces Arc rivctcd to- the circular
clnsp, the free ends projecting To- form
handles, the compression of which
within the hand grasp opens tho clasp
points well npnrt an allows the de.
vice 10 be slipped ON the tail, and
then the rounded parts are allowed To-
close within the deep recesses of the
gambrcl joint, where they take Sc
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-04-30
The CoIors of Animals.

The colorS which adOrn animals are
distributed in n very strange ana ap.
parcntly capriclous way. These colors
ar" believed to depend in great part on
the minute sculpturinG, rcticulation
and scoring Of the surface ana not from
definite colOring matter like those pres
cnt in plants. The metallic colors of
the humming bird ana peacock are ut.
tributcd, in the main, to what scientific
observers call the optical structure of
the web of the feathers" These they
describe as interference colorS," re
llcved against Il dark background,
which owes its blaCkncSS to n black OF
brown pigment.
Instances, however. do occur I'm which
an actual pigment or coloring matter
exists In colored feathers, and may be
extracted from them. Among the Tou-
races or plantain eaters of Africa there
are reported rs many rs eleven species
which owe their splendid crimson col
orItionS to n definite pigment This
pigment, which Is remarkable I'm many
ways. is found to contain as an essential
ingredient no less than eight per cent
of metallic copper. Several other col
oring matters, soluble in alcohol and
soda solution, have been extracted from
the plumagc of other birds 1t is said
that as Il rule these pigments are much
more permanent than those of flowers.