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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-03

While a marriage ceremony was
being performed near Danville, Va.
a kerosene lamp famed up and was
about to explode when the bride seized
it and hurled it through window
The groom then came out from under
the table, where he had hidden, and
the ceremony proceeded. If mouse
had appeared at that moment the bride
would probably have climbed on top
of the table.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-03

Mr.. Isaac Horner, proprietor OF the
Burton House, Burton, W. Va, and
one Of the most widely known men in
the state was cured of rheumatism
after three years of suffering. He
saws: Il have not sufficient command
of language to convey any idea OF
what | suffered, my physicians told me
that could nothing be done for me: and
my friends were fully convinced that
nothing but death would relieve me Of
my suffering. In June, 1894, Mr..
Evans. then salesman for the Wheel
inc Drug Co.. recommend Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. At this time my
foot and limb were swollen to more
than double their normal size and it
seemed to me my leg would burst. but
soon after ! began using the Pain
Balm. the swelling began TO decrease.
the pain to leave. and now | consider
that am entirely cured. For sale BY
all Druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-03
Race Circuit Formed.

A meeting of representative of the
fair and racing societies of Boscobel,
Bloomington, Cassville, Fennimorc,
Lancaster, Mineral Point and Rich
land Center, was held ut Fennimore
last Thursday, and n circuit formed,
with J. NJ. Donnelly, of Bloomington,
as president, and II. S. We'll, of Min
eral Point, as secretary and treas
urer. Meetings for 1897 were ar
ranged as follows:
Fennimore-July ) and 6.
observation-disclosures II and l3.
Mineral Point-Aug. Is, 10 and 20.
Fennimore-Aug.2 6 and y.
Boscobel-Sept. |, . and 3.
Bloomington-Sept. 8, 9 and 10.
Lancaster-Sept. Is, l6 and II.
Richland Center-Sept. 81 to "a.
About $4,000 in purses are offered
at these meetings, and it is believed
the races will equal any ever known
in the territory. Posters and COM
bined race lists will soon be published
The circuit is named the Southwest
ern Wisconsin Circuit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-03

ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Rev. John E. Halbalkenn, pastor. Early
mass at & o'clock, High mass at 1000. Yes.
pers at 800.
ST. PAUL's CATHOLIC CnURCH.-
Rev. James o'Keefe. pastor. High mass
with sermon, at 10 II. m. Sunday school nj
. pm. Morning mass nj 7:30 in summer; {
in winter.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev f. w. Straw, pastor Glass meeting
at 9. Morning service at 1880, Sunday
School at 100. Epworth League AT g.: 30
Evening service at Z 80.
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev, Thomas Kent, pastor. Morning service
at 1880 Sunday School session at 300
Evening service at 200. Young Mems meet
Ing at 900 n. m. Prayer meeting in the
Chapel, Monday evening at ZOO. Y. =.
G. +. Thursday evening at 200.
TRINITY (EPlsCoPAL) CHURCH. -
Rev. March Chase, rector. Morning prayer
and sermon at l0:30. Sunday school at 300
Evening prayer, with srmon at T: 80
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-03
Ties s Scarfs.

For young men or old--of the
most fashionable colors and
make. \ new stock for the
spring trade now opening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-03
.Gundry & Gray,
MlNERALpoINT, WIS.
Clothing.

OA0U111A10s
Mems and Boys New and
stylish Suits - all the very
latest Patterns.
Suits worth s. so for. SIS
S. so for. 50
Elegant suit for. -.--..... IS
Others from. .......so to $50
Equal III style, quality and fit to
the best tailor-made garments,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-18
g,rauellers' Guide.
New York, New Haven and
 Hartford R. R.
,Julle 18 18g7.


 FOR NEW YORK-#4:05, 4:50, x6:10, *7:OO, "&.:OO, *S;10, S:SO, *9:35, x1o:So m, *l2:OO, 12:05, "1:S0 (parlor car limited). "l:S5, 200, *2;SO 3:00, "4:OO, *4:l7, 4:3O, "5l0, 5;S5 6;30, "710, "S:10, S:15, p. m. Sundays-"4:05, *4:5O, 500 a. m., X4:SO, x6:15, *7;1O, "S;10, S:15, *9:10 p. m. FOR WASHINGTON via Harlem RlVer-*l:05, *11:50 p. m. (daily).
 FOR BOSTON via Springfield-"1:1 :10. Slo;lo' Fl1:O5 a. m., "l:45, "5:52 p. m. Sundays--"l:l0 a, m., *5:52 D. m.
 FOR BOSTON via New London and Ffovtdence-*2:1 %2:20, *11S5 (parlor car limited) a. m. *12:o5, a2;47 @4:2o. *4;55, "6:55 p. m. Sundays-#2:1O, @2:2O a. m. "4'55, "s:55 D. m.
 FOR ABERDEEN, HARTFORD. SPRINGFIELD, etc.-*1.1O, GAO, 500, XlO1O %11:05 a. m., 12:06, #1 :45, 3:10. 500, "5:52 (6;15 to Hartford), S:O5, 9:55, 11:l5 (to Meriden) p. m. Sundays-*1 10 a. m., %5:52, BPS D. m.
 NEW LONDON DIVISION
 For New London, etc.-*2:1O, *22O, 7:55, 9:30, 11O5, *11:35 parlor car linn ited) a. m., "12;O5, *2:47, BOO, AGO, *4:2O, *4:55, 5:15 (to Saybrook Junc), 6:15, 6:55, 9lo, (Guilford acc.) p. m. Sundays *2:lO *2:20, $50 a. m., *4;55, *6:55 D. m. AIR LINE DIVISION For Middletown, Willimantic, etc. 7:45 a. m., 12:55 "2:33, 6:O5 p. m. Sun oays-F7:15 p. m. Connecting at Mid- dletown with Valley Division and at Wlllimantic with the N. B. R. R. and N. l.. N. R. R.: at Turnerville with Col l chester branch
 NORTHAMPTON DIVISION
 For Shelburne Falls, Turner's Falls. Williamsburg, Holyoke, New Hartford. | and intermediate stations-750 a. m. and 400 p. m. For Westfield and inter- | mediate stations, 5:55 p. m. For Farmington, New Hartford and points this side-7:50 a. n., 12:04, 400, l 5:55 p. m.
 l BERKSHIRE DIVISION- 1 For Derby Junction, Derby, Ansonia, l etc.-7;0O, S:00 9:35 a. m., 12:0O 2:99, 4:Oo 5:35, 7:5O, 11:2o p. m Sundays 8:10 a. m., S:30 D. m. For Waterbury-7:O0, 500, 9:35 a. m., l 12:0O, 2:39, 5:95, 7:50 p. m. Sundays S:1o a. m., 6:15 D. m. (via Naugatuck | Junction)
 For Winsted-7:OO, 935 a. m., 2:s9. 5:35, 7:5O D. m. Sundays-S:1O a. m. 6:15 p. m. (via Naugatuck Junc)
 For Shelton, Botsford, Nswtown. Danbury, Pittstield. State Line-9:35 a. m., 400 p. m.
 For Albany, Buffalo, Detroit, Circin- natl, St. Louis, Chicago and the West, via State Line-9:35 a. m., 400 D. m.
 For Litchf1eld and points on S., L. & N. R. R. (Via Derby Junction), 9:35 a, m., 400 p. m
 Express Trains. xLocal Express.
 c. T. HAMPSTEAD.
 General Passenger Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-18
GET FLESEI,
Get Strength, ViGor, Clear Complexion and Good Digestion, not by Patent Medicine But in Natures Own Way,


 But in Natures Own Way.
 Any honest physician will tell you that there is but one way to get in creased flesh; all the patent medicines and cod liver oils to the contrary not Withstanding.
 Nature has but one way to increase flesh, strength and vigor of mind and body, and that is through the stomach by wholesome food well digested There is no reason or common sense in any other method whatever.
 People are thin, run down, nervous, pale and shaky in their nerves, simply because their stomachs are weak
 They may not think they have dys- pepsia, but the fact remains that they do not eat enough food or what they eat is not quickly and properly digested as 1t should be.
 Dr. Harlandson says the reason is i because the stomach lacks certain di- gestive acids and peptones, and deti- cient secretion of gastric juice, Natures remedy in such cases is to l supply what the weak stomach lacks. There are several good preparations | which will do this, but none so readily as stuart's Dypepsia Tablets, which are ! designed especially for all stomach troubles, and which cure all digestive weakness on the common sense plan of furnishing the digestive principles which the stomach lacks.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets give per feet digestion, First effect is to in. crease the appetite and increased vigor added flesh, pure blood, and strength of nerve and muscle is the perfectly natural result.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safes tonic known and will cure any form of stomach trouble except cancer of tht stomach, May be found at druggists a 50 cents for full sized packages or direc by mall from Stuart Co.,, Marshall Mich. Little book on stomach disease! mailed free.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-18
New Haven Steamboat Co.
Sun1m ar Arrangement. II N-.

SUF1ma af Affangen1sn
 Double Daily Service.
 Steamers from New Haven leaye Belle Dock, Old Line Pier, C. H. NORTHAM 1030 a. m.. and RICHARD PECK at 12:3O midnight. Sundays p. m. and 12:3O mid night
 Steamers from New York leave Piers 25 and 2e, East River; K, RICHARD PECK D. m.. and 7. il. NOhTliAM F midnight. Sun days $50 q. h. and F midnight.
 Fare $1.O0. Excursion tickets. good foe 15 days. $1.50. Sunday Excursion, $1.O0 Bishops, 7O2 Chapel street and at Mlx's drug store cor. Chapel and Church sts-
 FAST FREIGHT.
 Through rates quoted over Express Southwest and through Bills Of .4ading It. sued in connection herewith. CHAS l. FRENCH Agant
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-18

Continued on Seventh PaSe.)
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

A sick person trying to keep up on mere
stimulating tonics is Hike any one pretend
ing to swim while supported by a belt. The
instant the support is withdrawn down
you go.
Nearly all diseases result from deep
seated impairment of the nutritive powers
which cannot be reached by any temporary
exhilaration. The only good that any med
icine can do Is to increase your own natural
powers of recovery and make you able to
swim for yourself
The debilitating weakness nervousness
and digestive disorder which indicates this
state Of mal-nutritior can only be overcome
BY scientific remedy like DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery which acts di-
rectly upon the digestive and blood-making
organs, and effects the nutritive transforma-
ton of food into rich, healthy blood, which
carries genuine permanent vitality to every
corner of the system.
It is vastly more nutritious than malt
extracts. It does not paralyze the nerves,
but feeds them with health 1t is better
than cod liver oil emulsions. It is ass:.li-
lated by the weakest stornachs. 1t does
not make fabby useless fat, but muscular
strength and healthy nerve-force. 1t is the
only perfect invigorant for corpulent people.
Mrs. Ella Howell of Derby, Perry Co., Ind,
writes /" In the year of 1894 was taken with
a coldness in my stomach and a weight which
seemed like rock. Everything that ate gave
me great pain; had bearing down sensation;
was swelled across my stomach; had a ridge
around my right side, and in short time was
bloated. was treated by three of our best ply
siciaus but got no relief Then DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery was recommended to
me and got it. and commenced the use of it.
weak could not walk across the room without
assistance took DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and one bottle of the Pleasant Pei
let's began to improve very fast after the use
of few bottles. The physicians who attended
said had 'dropsy aud that my disease was
leading into pulmonary consumption. had
quite a cough, and the home physicians gave me
xptodie. THANK God that mycure is permanent"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27
Fashion Notes.

/ Tartan plait silks are used for wide
draped belts on both day and evening
ffgowns.
+ Bugle heads and blonde lace have
fcnme back from the past with claim
Ifor consideration.
The new shirt waists of transparent
materials are improved by fitted and
boned lining of lawn in some plain
color.
Ribbons of graduated widths. put on
straight around or i, intricate pat
terms, are very fashionable skirt
trimming.
Z The turban trimmed with tufts of
| flowers and scarf is the latest fancy
in millinery, and it is very pretty and
becoming when the hair is arranged
perfectly.
The craze for violet, mauve and all
1.-THE shades of purple has extended. to
| the corsets, and yards of violet silk and
satin, either plain or lowered, are
i1ade up in this important article OF
dress.
Aprons of ample proportions are said
to be the fashion in Paris for home
wear either morning or afternoon, and
they are made of alternate rows OF rib
bon and lace insertion, printed silk or
f]owered muslin trimmed with lace.
Gold canvas is one of the features OF
dress at Queen Victoria's drawing
rooms this season, and entire bodices
and the fronts of dresses are made OF
| this material, which is often made
more beautiful by little sprays OF dia-
monds and pearls.
Broad effects acl oss the shoulders
and small waist are the two things
considered very desirable in gown,
but the prevailing style this season
seems to be slightly pinched front
cut like pinafore to show an under
bodice of lace or chiffon.
The English walking hat with the
| hrim rolled up little at each side is
brought out in great variety as to
shape of crown and kind of straw; the
most stylish one of all is the Panama,
trimmed severely with black wings and
| black satin rOsettes.
Picture hats OF white leghorn and
fine black straw are the latest produc-
tions in millinery. They are very large,
with black and white ostrich feathers
for the principal trimmings. To these
are added pink roses, black velvet
bows, lace and rhinesrone ornaments.
i,.. t 1co:,.cee sr... sAi Sn.o-e Year Lie -."a,a
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

Who can fail to take advantage OF
this offer. Send 10 cents to us for a
generous trial size or ask pour druggist.
Ask for Ely's Cream Balm, the most
positive catarrh cure. Full size 80 cts.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren st., N. Y. City.
suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind ever since boy, and never hop
ed for cure, but Ely's Cream Balm
seems to do even that. Many acquaint-
ances have used it with excellent re-
sults.-Oscar Ostrum, As Warren Ave-,
Chicago, Ill.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27
La Grippe

rftt14L.C.:,.. II -.
= you naxs .xs a.S.s ~ ..as s.S ,a;ps
y" yos fe.,s. w." +ts 80 .h;1is % +he ~ ep,,ah'
-. 80 S'".sa ...1 s 80,
.I e II TLeC.. ~ .,,e+.
-. t. a...,.... -, -. .,.s+sao n,,;cLlv.
s..s -. A..'uss ~ s,;;ts1;+u Two,
+b;nrs b, sha,,id - dore. At once,
the bodv most be strength
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

A mammoth Confederate bazar, un-
der the auspices of the Confederate
Camps, opened in the First Regiment
armory in Richmond Thursday night
with success.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27
everybody Says Sc.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant aud refreshing to the tasi 9, act gentiy
and positively OH kidneys, liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system, dlspel .;n,, cotas,
and biliousness Please buy and try oox
of G. c. C. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold ana
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

Lewis Pendleton, pensioner, while
drunk fell from Mountain Run bridge,
just beyond Culpeper Courthouse
Tuesday and was seriously hurt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

Mr., q. C. Taliaferro. Of Orange, mas
withdrawn from the State Senatorlai
contest in his district.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

Mary Huff, a girl about 13 year OF
age. was burned almost to death at
Danville Friday while trying to start
a fire with kerosene oil.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
loc. sc: nc. q. g. fail, druggists refund money
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

;s... -7o,acee p. sAi Sn.o.c Year iiss s"a,s
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic full of life, nerve and yisor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

No-T0-B Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, u. All druggists
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 2oc.
II G. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27
A Remembrance.
Original,

(Orlg1nai.)
The following is the tribute of a be-
reayed husband, Mr.. NJ. NJ. Morrison,
of Williamsville, Bath county, Va. to
the memory of the wife of his youth,
with whom he had made the journey
OF life through many years. He is one
Of the Oldest and most loyal subscri-
bers of this paper.
Remembrance.
On the green banks of the river
Where the limped waters flow,
Where the sunbeams dance and quiver,
And the little flOwerets blow.
With my pretty blue eyed darling
In the sunny days of yore,
There we wander'd none more happy.
Dream'd of sorrow nevermOre.
Now beside the self same river,
Where the willows bending low,
Kiss and kiss the ripping waters
In their ceaseless onward flow.
There | wander sad and lonely,
Thinking of the lov'd and lost
OF my pretty fragile darling.
Sweetly sleeping in the dust.
But there flows another river,
Clear as crystal from the throne;
| On whose banks hope to wander,
When life's toilsome work is done.
With my bright Angelic darling
In that land of Lying light;
There in bliss to gladly wander,
| Clad in robes of spotless white.
| Williamsville. Va. M.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27
NE OK TRIMMINGS

are most exaggerated in size, some ex-
tending foot outwards at the back
and full as successive rows of taffeta
silk, mousseline or chiffon can make
them. They will sometimes take the
place of capes, but the new taffeta silk
ones laid in plaits and surmounted by
chiffon or mousseline ruff1es are too
charming not to win attention. A de-
| lightful example is in pink taffeta silk
that shews through black chiffon: vel
low silk capes are most jaunty, yet re-
fined, because similarly toned down
and the same can be said of red or pur
pie capes. They are all plated. since
accordion plaits have become extreme
lly fashionable, being most employed
1 for thin fabrics and the leading style
for parasol covers in semi transparent
goods. 8osAIIND MAY. 3
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27
BAKER & BROWN

tsg- Persons indebted to us will please call
and pay accounts and notes due prior to Mar.
IL, '97. We wish to settle the old business
4 promptly. apr z9-ot
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27
Groceries! Groceries !!

Having decided to close out
for CASH my line of GRO
OERIES, 1 offer big induce
ments as follows:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-05-27

Bottle goods proper rt1OnateIy low.
Call early and get your choice.
I will continue the sale of
Tobacco, Cigars, Oonfection-
cries and Fruits at wholesale
and retail.
Respectfully.
D. A. SNITEMAN,
No. East Main St.. Staunton, Va
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-24
A MODERN INSTANCE.

Washington Star.
Maud Muller on summers day
Was helping to put the wheat away.
And she sighed sometimes for distant
lands
Where the girls don't assist the harvest
hands.
The judge rode by-a man Of note
To see how her father meant to vote.
And he craved drink, and she coyiy
At his compliments as he gazed and
quafed.
His heart beat fast. But he said good
day
Then remarked. "Giddep"' and pursued
his way.
She watched him go and she softly
sighed.
'"Tis lucky lass who become his bride"
And the judge sighed. too, with his brain
awhirl
Maud Muller's stunningly handsome
Cir
The years passed on and the usual fate
Came 10 those who mix in the affairs Of
state.
Mauds family labored from dawn till
dark
AS the price of wheat reached the dollar
mark.
And her bright eyes shone with fresher
charm,
AS she lifted the mortgage off the farm.
While the judge, he owned with. dismal
| sob,
: Was politician without job
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-24
AN AUTUMN DAY WITH THE POET LAfREAl(

1t is just two years since Alfred Aus
tin was appointed Poet Laureate of
England.
He is the Beardsley in poetry, for he
brings out lights that are too white.
and darks that are too black. He is
too full of contrast. too abrupt, too I'M
certain and too singular; but with all,
he is England's Beardley in verse. And
he is the Poet Laureate.
Austin's sanctum is in a beautiful
country house little outside of Lon
don. Ihe residence is surrounded by
a park of stately elms In the Austin
family and among the Poet Laureate's
1ntimates this is called Veronica's gar
den, in Difference to certain poetic
works of the owner.
At this time of year the garden is
beautiful with all the late flowers.
All OF Mr.. Austin's later works refer
to his garden. THE Garden / Love,
describes it accurately. Other poets
may work by fits and starts. but the
POET Laureate rises every morning
early and takes a walk. Near the
mouse IS large oak tree, under whose
shades he passes many hours. Ii is so
large around that ten people with arms
outstretched could scarce span its
trunk; and so widespread are its
branches that you can walk 100 feet
under them without turning.
After breakfast the poet walks into
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-24
REMARKABLE CORN FIELD.
Former Bed of Lake Produces 200
Bushels to the Acre.

Professor Thomas L. Cox, who has
recently returned from Morrilton, says
crops are unusually good in that vicin-
ity, and prosperity is knocking at the
door of every citizen. He says there
is enc corn field near Morri,ton that
will produce 200 bushels to the acre.
This is remarkable statement, and
yet he declares that it is true. Until
year or SO ago there was lake near
Morrilton covering about 10000 acres.
When the big foods came two years
ago, an opening was made by the surg
ing waters which carried off all the
water Of the lake when the food subsid-
ed. The bed of the lake dried up and
left the richest soil the world ever saw.
Il is ten feet deep, and nothing the
River Nile ever produced could excel it.
This year Mills & HALEY have a crop
CT corn On about Goo acres of the land.
They soWed the corn broadcast like
wheat, and the stalks are as strong
as s2plings, and scores of Shoots
come from every stalk. Besides the
big ears on the stalks, the Shoots" are
also loaded down. ut is the most re-
markable corn crop ever produced in
the world" declared Professor Cox
and, to make the story even more inter
esting, he ended it by declaring that
coon" was caught between the stalks
and, being unable to extricate> itself
because they were SO thick, was killed
by those who came upon it. Little
Rock (Ark) Democrat
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-10-24
MONKEYS FOND OF MILK.
Tear Open the Stomachs Of Lambs in
Their Eagerness 10 Get 1t.

Philadelphia Record.
The tshahma, a monkey of the baboon
family which is rather common in South
Africa, has become perfect plague of the
Transvaal farmers. This ape has acquired
the habit Of killing young lambs. not in
order to eat their meat. but simply to tear
open their stomachs and drink the milk
contained therein. Having acquired a pas
sionate desire for milk and being unable
to milk the sheep themselves they patient
ly wait until they see a lamb sucking
milk from It's mother. and take II away
as they would u milk pa which was
thrown away after the contents are con-
sumed. The ishakma then takes 10 the
cacu thickets. which are Inaccessible TO
human beings and furnish at the same
time q refuge and a source Of food in the
flcshy leaves ana fruits for the monkeys
The same ape has also quickly learned
to distinguish men from women. At the
approach Of a man they quickly flee while
they allow a woman to come quite near
paying no attention to them. The farm
ers. however. have adapted themselves to
the circumstances. ana when lambs are
missing from their focks they don the
skirts and bonnets Of their wives. and
taking up gun. start in pursuit Of the
miScheyous animals.