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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09
ALLIGATOR AND SNAKE SKINS.
Extinction of the Animals Threatened
by the Demand for Their Hides.

ny TIC 6GtNdHO lHCIT f1lQcSs
new fashion in a modern city may
mean the defamation or even extinc-
ton Of an entire species Of the lower
animals. The craze for alligator skins
during the past twelve years came
very nearly making that hideous rep
tile as dead as the dodo. When
large animal brought two dollars in
the open market every lazy darby
down South who lived within ten
miles of pool or bayou was out after
"gater" from dawn to dusky eve. They
killed so many that the market was
flooded after time and then the
price began to fall. 1t has gone down
steadily, and the latest advices from
the Louisiana bayous and the Florida
swamps give fifty cents for the raw
hide of saurian of more than ten feet
in length and only twenty-five for a
chicken "gater." This hardly pays for
their killing, and the supply is running
down in consequence. The alligator
has now a chance for his life, and
in many districts is increasing in num-
bers perceptibly.
On the other hand the snake family
is experiencing great hardship. A
dealer in fine snake skins said: There
is steady demand for the more beau
tiful kinds which we are never quite
able to fill. Some varieties are so
popular that they bring ridiculously
high prices. The coral snake of South
America, which, by the way, is not,
as currently believed, a red creature,
but beautifully notified scarlet, black,
rose-pink, and brown one, has gone
up from ten cents to dollar for the
raw skin in Brazil and it is almost
impossible to get it in this city. The
few that are caught go to Paris and
st. Petersburg, and now and then some
are shipped to the Far East, where
they enjoy even a larger popularity
than in the Occident
THE most beautiful snake skin in
American is the marsh diAmond.back
rattler of Central and Southern Flor
ida. 1t is the king of American ophidia.
It's colors are almost metallic in their
lustre, and they are arranged so as to
form about as brilliant a harmony as
can be found. The skin tans easily.
and when thoroughly prepared will
last almost as well as a third-class
leather. New York Post.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

SNSSNNN$
Congressman George Henry White, of
Tarboro, n. c., writes the following let
ter to DR.. Hartman in regard to the mer-
its of the great catarrh cure, Peruna:
House of Representatives,
Washington, Feb. 4, 1899
GeatLeReft--"I dnt more than salts
ned ,Utth PerumG, aud Fmd 1t to be an
excellent remedy JOr the grip aud
cGtGrrh. IhGUe used IL In mig am tlv
and they all Jotn ME in recon IA end
ing 1t as an excellent remedy"
Very respectfully,
George II. White.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Peruna is an INTERNAL scientific, syste-
mic remedy for catarrh. 1t is no pallia-
tive or temporary remedy; it is thorough
in its work, and in cleansing the diseased
mucous membranes cures the catarrh.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09
Lovely presse. of chaIlies.

Surprisingly lovely dresses are made
OF challies, both plain and figured
being fashionable this season. Stripes
and polka dots on dark grounds are
selected for cool days and general
wear, and the light grounds with rose
bud pattern for the daintiest of dress
occasions. All the shops are having
sales of inexpensive but beautiful
laces that will trim challie gowns
nicely.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09
&U- ma is A HOUSE H W
SAFEGUARD.
No Family Should Be Without It

- "J
d ERUNA is great family medicine.
l. The women praise it as well as the
men; it is just the thing for the many
little catarrhal ailments of childhood.
The following testimonials from thank
full men and women tell in direct. spcere
language what their success has been IN
the use of Peruna In their families
Louis j. Scherrinsky, l03 Locust street,
Atlantic, Iowa, writes:
Il will tell you briefly what Peruna has
done for me. | took a severe cold which
gave me hard cough. All doctors medl-
cines failed to cure ii. l took one bottle
of Peruna ana was we'll
Then my two children had bad coughs
accompanied by gagging. My wife had
stomach trouble for years. She took Pc
runa and now she Is well.
Il cannot express my thanks in words,
but | recommend your remedy at every
opportunity, for l can conscientiously say
that there is no medicine like Peruna.
Nearly every one IN this town knew about
the sickness of myself and family, and
they have seen with establishment what
Peruna has done for us. Many followed
our example, and the result was health.
Thanking you heartily, | am" - l.. j.
Scherrinsky.
Mrs. Mamie Wallace, Tulare, CAL
President of the Western Baptist Mis-
sionary Society, writes:
Il consider Peruna an indispensable ar
ticle in my medicine chest 1t is twenty
medicines in one, and has so far cured
every sickness that has been in my home
for five years. l consider it of special
value to weakly women, as it builds up
the general health, drives out disease and
keeps you in the best of health. Mrs.
Mamie Wallace
Peruns protects the family against
coughs, colds, catarrh, bronchitis, catarrh
of the stomach, liver and kidneys 1t is
just as sure to cure case of catarrh of
the bowels as it is case OF catarrh of the
hand
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09
EXTREMES.

Agent-What was the matter with
your last place?
Domestic-The couple had only been
married q month and | couldn't stand
the love-making.
Agent-Well, here's a chance in q
house where the couple have been
married ten years.
Domestic-That's too long. l like
quiet and peace.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09
CURES RHEUMATISM AND cArARRA
Ii. Ii. Is. Cures Deep-Seated Cases Especial
ly-TO Prove 1t Il. b. -. Sent Free.

These diseases, with aches and pains in
bones, joints and back, agonizing pains in
shoulder blades, hands, fingers, arms and
legs crippled by rheumatism, lumbago, sci
atica, or neuralgia; hawking, splitting, nose
bleeding, ringing in the ears, sick stomach,
deafness, noises in the head, bad teeth, thin
hot blood. all run down feeling of catarrh
are sure signs of an awful poisoned condi-
ton of the blood. Take Botanic Blood
Balm. (B.B.B) Soon all aches and pains
stop, the poison is destroyed and real
permanent cure is made of the worst rheu-
matism or foulest catarrh. Thousands of
cases cured by taking BBB. 1t strength
ems weak kidneys and improves digestion.
Druggists, 81 per large bottle Sample free
by writing BLOOD BALM Co, IA Mitchell
St, Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
The present head of the famous Krupp
works represents the third generation Of
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

A. NJ Priest, Druggist, ShelbyviIle, Ind,
says: Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best of
satisfaction. Can get plenty OF testimonials,
as it cures every one who takes it." Drug
gists sell 1t, Toe.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL.
One of tho Essential Possessions is a
Graceful Carriage.

One of tho Essential Possessions is a
a. Graceful Carriage.
II your mirror tells you that you are
not beautiful do not allow that to de-
press you. In our liberal Interpretation
of the word beauty" there are many
degrees; and hopelessly homely, indeed,
must be the woman who cannot be in
cluSed KSithin some one of them.
A bright, speaking eyes,
sweeN@ ySeable mouth-no matter
: whetherit be large or small-fine hair.
= Mgood complexion. or graceful figure
5 Pc possession of any one of these
stitutes acclaim to 4 certain amount
comeliness. the amount being alto
her dependent on the determination
81 ~ the possessor 10 make the most of
what has been given her.
4 well-poised body, for instance, is
no less essential to health than to phys
ical beauty, and the woman who de-
sires to be physically perfect, even
though she may be Indifferent to her
personal appearance. cannot be too
careful in guarding against faulty po-
sitions of the body.
In standing rest the weight of the
body principally on the balls OF the
feet. letting the heels lightly touch the
ground The chest should be elevated
and thrown forward, and the head held
nxect, while the lower part of the spine
Id be thrown backward.
sitting, one is apt to be even more
ess and slouchy than in standing.
body should be in an upright 20
s Bn, and the lower part Of the spine
49, .es
" shoulders bringing them into a line
parallel with the lips, the feet resting
lightly on the ground.
One of the first endeayors OF WON.
an who wishes to improve her per-
sonal appearance should be to 2cCuirc
a graceful carriage.
Have you ever noticed how en- ad
mittedly beautiful woman carries her
self? How erect She holds her head!
How daintily she steps along, not set
ting her heel down first, as so many
heavy-footed. ungainly-looking women
do, but springing lightly. placing the
ball of the toe first to the ground, and
the heel afterwards.
A graceful carriage gives an air OF
distinction and high-breeding that
nothing else can. 1t enhances a good
figure and lends to an imperfect one
an ease and dignity.
Look to your walk, then Don't
wabble from side to side. Hold your
head up. Take in deep breaths, which
will give your chest breadth and full
- Don't put your feet down fat as
move along. Practice putting the
of your toes down first instead
"A your heels. and see what difference
It will make in your appearance.
Smooth skin, clear, healthy CON-
IS exion and bright eyes, no matter
whether they be round or almond
shaped, small or large, blue, black,
green gray or brown, go a long way
toward making n woman good to look
- upon. Every woman. provided she is
not troubled with some affection Of the
skin lin which case she should consult
reliable physician. can have these. if
she will take even the most ordinary
care OF her health.-Marguerite Brooks.
in Success.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

FITS permanently cured No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer S2trial bottle and treatiseiree
DIR. II. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

1t would be silly for the cornet player
TO blow his brains out.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

HH. GREENs SoNs, OF Atlanta, Ca, are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world See their liberal offer in advertise
ment in another column Of this paper.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

PUTNAM ~FADELEss DYES color Silk,
Wool and Cotton at one boiling.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

do not believe Pisos Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds-JoHH
F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 49, 1900.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

In eighteen months the hog population
Of the United States can double itself.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

The chronic kicker seldom practices upon
himself
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

child may be spoiled and still be too
fresh.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
ton ,allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. abottle
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

An average sized pineapple yields nearly
two pints Of juice.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

care has to be taken in selecting dogs
with a suitable disposition They
are specially employed in searching
dark out-of-the-way places difficult to
reach, where dangerous characters
may be concealed. Their leaping pow
ers in scaling walls are found of great
use. They are trained to pursue per-
sons taking to the water to escape,
and those who take to their HEELS
London Chronicle.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

It's all right to kill time, for time will
eventually kill you.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-09

The present head of the famous Krupp
works represents the third generation Of
this family of gun-founders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Arranging Furniture.

In arranging furniture 1t cannot De
too often emphasized that first eie-
ment to be considered In the use or the
article is the place in which 1t Is put.
For example. screen standing against
the wall between two windows Is bad.
A screen is intended to screen some
thing-a draft or unattfactiye doorway
or unsIghtly view. II IS never an or
nament except secondarily, says The
Saturday Evening Post. Chairs, too,
are to sit In. They should express this
purpose by their placing-the low sew
Ing chair by the sewing table, another
inviting one by the reading lamp,
lollIng chair near the hearth, one Into
which a listener by the plano may
drop. Tables, too, have a purpose.
They are not TO be dotted over room
because they Ill space or because a
certain number is owned. Two or
three years ago New York woman
received as a curio a slice from ma
hogany tree which was seven or eight
inches thick and at least three feet In
diameter. She had 1t followed and
polished and mounted on a tripod OF
mahogany and even then would not
let the beautiful thing II had grown to
be stand In her parlor till she had dis
covered use for II as card receiver.
1t supplanted less attractive one and
now, Just ut the right OF her door. Is
most convenient for It's purpose and a
Joy TO every one who sees II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21
Frenchmomen Hunt Frogs.

One OF the favorite amusements or
French ladies' at Constantinople is frog
hunting. A large party is organized
The ladies all appear in dainty PART
sian toilets. with very high heels to
their boots, and each carries long
bamboo rod. The gentlemen are got
I'D I'm proper costumes for ia chasse'
and bear sticks. Then they all adjourn
to some marshy spot where frogs
abound and begin fishing. The bait Is
n piece of raw meat tied to a string at
the end Of the bamboo.
The ladies do the fishing, and as soon
as one feels that a frog has swallowed
the bait she gives violent jerk to the
rod. which brings the frog out on to the
land. The attendant sportsmen then
fall upon the ferocious animal and STAY
II with their sticks. The ladies some
times also join in the last fatal act,
but the men always try to dissuade
them, as in their excitement they fire.
quently mistake a mans head or foot
for the frog. and the sport becomes too
dangerous London Telegraph.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21

The story OF William Allen Whites
sudden leap into fame through his
whats the matter with Kansas
editorial Is familiar to everybody. but
II Is not generally known by what n
narrow opportunity Mr. White got
there. 1t was in the summer. and Mr..
Whites wife was at Colorado Springs
He was about to join her there for Il
rest and had written In advance cd
itorlals enough to carry along his pa
per during his absence. SO at least
he thought and he was leaving the
office when his foreman came in and
asked what provision he had made for
the editorial columns during his alb
sence.
"There on that hook" said the ed
itOr, pointing to a spike on his desk
upon which was impaled a quantity
Of manuscript. The foreman detained
Mr.. White while he glanced 1t over
and announced that there wasn't
enough copy.
GIVE me n little MORE" he pleaded,
land I'll manage to get along"
"All right" said the editor, dropping
into his chair. He thought n few mo-
ments. dashed of the vigorous para
graphs, handed them to the foreman
and went Off for his train.
When he returned. he found his desk
heaped two feet deep with letters and
himself a national character. 1t was
that last editorial that did II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21
sInhon MIL skimmer.

It Is often desirable to draw of the
milk from a bottle after the cream has
formed without pouring of the cream.
and for this purpose the slphon skim
mer here shown will be found con
venient. Without an arrangement OF
this kind 1t is next to impossible to
separate the milk and cream with any
degree of accuracy, a portion OF the
one nearly always remaining with the
other. Charles A. Mead OF Newark. ~.
j., the inventor Of this siphon, states
that 1t can be adjusted so as to draw
off all the milk without disturbing the
cream, or II can be made to mix the
two in any desired proportion. The
variation is obtained by lengthening
or shortening the outer leg OF the
siphon. The graduatiOns correspond
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21
A Weeks Menu.

There was once a woman who beg
ged that when she died there should
be engraved upon her tombstone not
"She hath done what she could" but
"She hath tried to do what she could
not"
How many poor tired housekeepers
feel that they are preparing for them
selves similar epitaph as the oft re-
peated, ever recurring question greets
them every morning, "What shall we
have for dinnerT
An excellent plan which was given
by a dear, delightful old creole lady
and a most excellent housekeeper Of
this city, who has used 1t for years, is
to write out a menu for the entire
week and have 1t pasted upon the pan
try door. 1t is thus handy for refer
ence for cook and marketer and saves
a great deal Of worrying questions to
and from dining room and Kitchen
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21
THE HOME DOCTOR.

The rlnd Of a fresh cut cucumber will
give relief TO tired feet.
A strong solution Of borax applied
twice a day will cure ringworms.
II is said that raw eggs and milk are
a sure remedy for poison Of any kind
taken into the stomach.
Soft linen bandages saturated with
O l per cent solution of carbolic acid
is excellent for blistered finger.
Cornmeal pOultices are too heavy
where there is great tenderness. Flax
seed and slippery elm should be used
instead.
A good chilblain lotion Is made by
dissolying an ounce of muriate of am
monia in half a pint Of cider vinegar
Apply 1t frequently.
When a cold first appears In the
head. three drops of spirits OF cam
phor in water every three hours Will
arrest the cold and give immediate
relief
A slice Of bread soaked In boiling
vinegar applied to the throat as hot
as you can bear 1t the last thing at
night, it is said, will cure sore throat
before morning.
A simple remedy for sore throat Is
one teacupful Of water, one table
spoonful of vinegar and half a tea
spoonful OF red pepper. mixed together
and used as a gargle every half hour.
One method of curing a corn is to
tic a small pad OF cotton wool dipped
in linseed oil over it every night after
washing the feet and leaving II there
until morning. A bit OF oiled silk tied
over the pad will prevent the oil from
selling the sheets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21
The IDEAL BEDROOM.

An ideal bedroom should be provided
with the essentials for healthful sleep.
The room should be as nearly as pos
sible kept free from anything that
would contaminate the air. The win
dows should be so arranged rs to open
at top and bottom. The floors should
be bare and the rugs used on them so
small that they can be taken out Of
doors with ease for cleaning and air
ing. Everything about the room should
be washable. The bed should be light
and fitted with strong casters, so that
it can be readily moved. The mattress
should not be too soft. and. above all,
the room should not be oyerfurnished
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21
POEM BY EDWIN ARNOLD.
Ratification of the Isthmian Canal
Treaty the Theme.

HatiucatiOn OF the lbtnmthh Nhhhf
Treaty the Theme.
The London Telegraph printed a
poem by Sir Edwin Arnold epropos Of
the ratification of the isthmian treaty.
He depicts Balboa with the Spanish
steel red in his conquerlng hand
viewing the Pacific ocean and thank
ing the queen Of heaven for the glori-
Gus guerdon. Four hundred years pass,
and Nature Is represented in the same
spot, saying:
The gift gave
To Nunez da Balboa could not keep
Spain from her sins. Now must the
ages sweep
To larger legend. though her own was
brave.
Here on this ridge do foresee fresh
birth.
That which Is disparted ] shall bring
side by side:
The sea shall sever what the hills did
divide
Shall link in love. and there was Joy on
earth,
While England and Columbia. quitting
fear.
Kissed and let in the eager waters there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-21

A salad that will be Of use to the
harassed mistress whose hands are al
ways so full just before the serving OF
a meal Is the following. because 1t may
be prepared several hours before need
ed:
Slice boiled potatoes thin; add few
sliced truffies that you have cooked In
little wine, and two red behring's,
boned and faxed. The mayonnalse
that accompanies this salad must have
a little mustard In it. and the whole
should be mixed at least four or five
hours before serving.