The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
SrILLIE-cHRIsTINE GONE.
Natures Most wonderful Freak Has
Taken Her Departure.

Taken Her Departure.
Mile Christine, the two-headed woman,
or the two women with one body, which
ever the case may be, gave her last ex-
hibition in Savannah last night, and left
for her home in North Carolina, accom-
panied by her managers. Since the clos
ing of the Knights of Pythias Midway
Carnival NIillie-Christine had been giving
exhibitions at the various colored churches
TO large audiences nightly.
The twin wonder, as she or they can
very rightfully be called, did not arrive
until the second week of the fair The
average visitor to the Midway elassed
coe, the snake eater, and other attrac-
nions having more or less of the fake in
their nature, and the consequence was
that the only real natural wonder to be
seen there failed to attract the attention
which they, she or it, deserved
That the woman is a remarkable nat
ural curiosity is evident to every inteli-
gent person who obtains a close view of
her. There is no fake in her makeup
In fact, with a little more of the calcium
light the exhibition would be more likely
to attract the attention which it deserves.
The Old North State seems to have an
attraction to doubles so closely Joined
that they can never be separated with
out fatal results. The Siamese twins
after obtaining worldwide fame made
their homes and died there. Whether or
not this accounts for the birth of their
legitimate successors there is a question
which is open for discussion But the
fact remains that Mile Christine. as nat
ural curiosity, is far ahead of the ST.
amese twins.
The curiosity has good claim to her nv
phenated name, as she can be properly
spoken Of either singly or plurally. There
are two completely formed heads. each
with complete outfit of arms, shoulders.
and busts. Just below the shoulder blades
the two busts are Joined together from the
back In fact, they may be said to branch
out from a single body, having but one
spine and other physical equipments sing
ly also. Below this single trunk, however.
the dual form is again assumed, each hav-
ing a complete set of legs and feet.
It is question whether Milne-Christine
is entitled 10 be considered as one or two
women. She is usually spoken, of in the
singular number AS a matter of fact.
however, there are two separate intelu-
gences each brain being independent of
the other and communicating with each
other as two distinct and ordinary mortals
would do. Each head eats, thinks and
sleeps for itself, though, as a matter of
convenience, they are compelled to act in
unison in all matters pertaining to their
physical well-being The sensibilities of
the lower limbs appear to be more nearly
united than those of the upper limbs. A
touch on the shoulder of one is not felt bv
the other, but touch on the foot is felt
by both.
Their faces are of the ordinary African
type, but as they have Travelled about the
world for many years. and have come in
contact with the civiliza ton Of all coun-
tries, their minds are well developed and
they are bright and interesting takers
Each can carry on an independent CONVEX
sation on different topics at the same time.
which is the best evidence of their sepa-
rate intelligence. They have well trained
voices, one being an alto and the other a
soprano, and the~two sisters, as thew are
entitled to be called, sing duets together
very nicely.
The Mille-Christine natural combina-
ton began its tour about nineteen years
ago Savannah being one Of the first places
visited. Since that time they have visited
all parts of the world, have been exhibited
before crowned heads and have been the
wonder Of scientific men the word over
They have been too often examined BY
leading medical scientists. and have been
too long on public exhibition to permit Of
there being any deception about their dual
existence. They are simply one of natures
unusual freaks. The two sisters are said
to enjoy the best of health, and will prob
ably continue to exhibit themselves to a
wondering public for MANY wears TO
come.
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