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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Capt. Inglis, of Port Inglis, Mr..
Moultree J. Clement, of Holder, Mr.
y. NJ. Lawrie, a prominent merchant
of Floral City, and Capt. Cox, super
intendent of the BGttgenbach mines,
were visitors to Ocala Wednesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Senator u. II. Baker, of Sumter,
was a recent visitor to Ocala. We un-
derstand that he is receiving a great
many letters requesting him to enter
his name for reelection.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Miss Fay Cribbett left last week for
Ocala 10 resume her studies in music.
Largo correspondent To West Hills
bOro Press.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The old-fashiOned woman who adj
vised her husband to save his money,
"that she didn't want an Easter bon
net" has long since been gathered to
her mothers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr.. Reeves, who for the past six
months has been clerking for c.
Rheineaur, has severed his connection
with said firm and returned TO his
home i'm New York.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Right on the heelsOf Prince Henry's
visit, German lieutenant claims to
have a plan that will enable Germany
to whip the United States. Will
Prince Henry permit it?
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Misses Annie and Abbie Mccarthy,
who attend st. JOseph's Academy
at ST. Augustine, are in the city, hav-
ing come to attend the funeral of their
mother, Mrs. Nancy Mccarthy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mariana is touched with revivify-
ing life and is soon to erect an ice
plant, an electric plant and other
plants, showing that she belongs to
the living. We congratulate her.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr.. Charles Peyser, formerly OF
Ocsla, but now of New York, is in the
city.'Mr. Peyser will mall probability
return to Ocala to live. His many
friends here hope he will do so.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

To show that there are some genu-
inc poets connected with the Florida
Press Association we make the follow
ing extract from the Bulletin" just
issued.
The girl stood OH the burning deck,
She had Of peanuts half peck
They said her name was Nellie Beck
The heaving pillows caused a wreck
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr.. Lee Cox who has been spend
ing the past week in Ocala returned
Tuesday to st. Augustine where he
has good position with the Record
Publishing Company.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The paper read by Miss +. Nellie
Beck, editor of the Barlow Courier In
fOrmant, before the Florida Press AS
ISOLATION at Pensacola is said TO be
one of the best papers ever read before
the association.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mrs. w. V. Glover, of Waterbury.
;. C., is the guest of her sisters, Mrs.
X. a. Hall and Miss Matte Williams.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The Redlands Cal, Citrograph
says that cassava is a failure in that
state. 1t should try the velvet bean.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Professor and Mrs. p. Wilson Green,
of Belleview, had the misfortune to
lose their little child Monday. The
remains were taken to Mrs. Green's
old home, Fairfield, for burial.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Arkansas is witnessing the hottest
political fight in its history. The con-
test is between Senator James K.
Jones and Ex-Governor Clark. The
ex governor wants to wear the sena-
torial togs. Senator Jones has been
chairman of the democratic executive
committee for eighteen years. The is
sue is to be decided by primary, the
first in the history of that state.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs Albert II. Birdsey, of
Forsyth, Ga, former residents of this
city, are here on visit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Florida editors, after listening to
gushers of OratOry, eating fish and in
speeding oil, have returned to their
desks from Pensacola. -Gainesville
sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

MIR. J. H. Randolph, representing
Chase Il SanbOrn's coffees, was in
Ocala yesterday calling on our mer-
chants
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The Sumterville Times speaks in
praise of Mr.. w. j. Cham bers's career
as member of the last legislature.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The Punta Gorda Herald has ut.
tered a very great truth. 1t says that
all wise newspapers should respect
the circuit Judge and the sheriff.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

For coughs and colds there is no
medicine so effective as Billiards.
HorehOund Syrup. 1t is the ideal
remedy. Price % and SOC. Auti-
Monopoly Drug Store. III
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Miss Anna Geiger and Rev. Robert
Lowell were married at Plymouth,
Fla, on the evening of March, IS.
The bride is daughter of Rev. l.. ID.
Geiger and formerly resided in Ocala,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not cOnstipate like
nearly all other cough medicines. Re-
fuse substitutes. Sold by the Anti
Monopoly Drug Store. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr.. Alfred Aver returned yesterday
afternoon from Mcintosh, where he
went to spend Sunday with his fami-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr.. Angus Birdsey returned to the
East Florida Seminary Monday,
after having spent Easter III Ocala
with his mother.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Toe meeting - the confederate
Veterans at Dallas promises 10 Ice the
Iircs-t Boz IT. history.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mrs. Dan Morgan Smith served re-
freshments at the golf links Saturday
afternoon, much to the enjoyment of
those present.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mrs. Hamp Chambers, of Orange
Lake, who has been spending several
days in Ocala, returned home Tues
daY.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Cut THE out an a take il 10 the Anti
Monopoly Drug store and get a free
annie Il Chamberlain's Stomach
aud Liver Tablets, the best physic.
They cleanse aud invigoraie the stOm-
-. improve the appetite and regulate
}, The bowels Regular size, - cents per
boa. 1"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Crystal river and Ceday Key oysters
received daily by Otto NIente, at the
tity market. 1918
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Cemetery lots cleaned and cared for
10y the Greenhouse Company. l29tf
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The surest and safest remedy for
kidney and bladder diseases is Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold 10y Anti Monopoly
Drug Store. IN
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The Western Union Telegraph
Company BE- putting up new telegraph
T,1ls~ throughout the city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

MuIIn- Tms PAPER WILL NOT
fAsN Al IHE FRET 81 TIE MAN WHO
ga uuENIN AND WITHOUT MERIT
KEA,HEn IHE Top go THE HILL; NOR
NfII. II kI,H THE NAN wHo l. GOING
HeWN d..
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

J. o. T. BoNden refuses 10 with
dras from the senatorial race in Duval
aud wiII tight b % finish.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

We regret that the recent cold in
March killed the pear blossoms and it
now looks as though we shall again
be deprived of a pear crop.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. William Benus have
returned from Tampa, where they
spent Easter with Mrs. Benus' broth
er, Mr.. Charles Huber.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Speaking of phosphate movements
the Manufacturers Record, Of Balti-
more, says that Florida continues to
show considerable vigor and is max
ing good progress both in the hard
rock and pebble sections. That pros
pecting in fernando and other cOun-
ties is being carried on successfully,
and the establishment of new plants
in the hard rock section is cOntem-
plated.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The Mauied ladies Whist Clut
49, very pleasantly entertained We'd
us-,iay afternoon 10y Mr.. Vim. An
,i.r-su al her home on Fl. King Ave.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Nr Henry Natier>on advises demo-
crate not uuly 90 get ga line but toe 1T.
De- b. r.st advice.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Nr o. D. Anderson hs~ returned
from q fr.Y into Lake county
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

= The article on the Boers in Apple
tou'- Csclopsdia closes - follows {:
9Th. Roer~ have no inns but the
Stranger b. never denied hospitality"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Hon. VIII J. Chambers, candidate
for the state senate, came up Wednes-
day from Sumter county, where he
says he received much encourage
ment
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

commissioner Martmann says il l.
worth "a tTip % south Florida 10 see
fle Grange groves.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr. Mamie Fox returned home
sunday from a visit 90 relatives at
Fruiflaui rark
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Foley's Kidney Cure, if taken in
time, affords security from all kidney
and bladder diseases. Sold 10y Anti
Monopoly Drug Store. M
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The children of Mr.. Chace Crane
entertained their little friends with an
Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon.
The little ones spent very merry af-
tarn,oD
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr. Vincent Moody returned to Pa
latka sunday afternoon, after short
Ni-it o. DE mother la this city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

NI-- ALu,- Goll~tou, Of -. Angus
fus. BE- t.-Iuug Miss Ethel Sinclair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

crystal River and Cedar Key oysters
received daily ~ OTTO Mtnte, AT the
.IfN market l2l5
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

2AzA E---A5E-I HARRIS. -.:al E3i:cr.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Th. south saut- more Morgans in
fHt senate
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

NJ Aims Hood, of Chester, :. G.
let yesterday Tor home, after a short
vi-itto relative. in Ocala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr. nathan Mayo, 81 Summertield,
I- visiting beer parents, DR. and Mrs.
" A NtN-nul
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Ths shirt waist. the straw hat and
tb. ha-e ball umpire will soon be in
fuI bloom.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Perfume. soap md toilet articles of
very Kind ~ I,d.ur- & Ca'-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mrs. Sam GoUtlieb, of Cincinnati,
who has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Maurice Strauss, for the last two
months, left today for ST. Augustine
to visit her friend Mrs. Carcala, and
will finish her southern trip with her
on the East Coast before returning
home.
Mr.. Hodges, the popular young
newspaper man, arranged a pleasant
sailbOat party last night, which enjoy
ed delightful trip to Oyster Bar and
return. Those in the party were
Misses Williams, Woodward, Wool
bridge and Stevens, and Messrs Gree
son, Hampton Paul eileen and
odges.-Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Hon. William d. Hai>ley has re-
fsu.d from a Welt 10 his grove near
Tampa
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

NJ Frnuk ~ Ditto, OF Jackson
yIIIr. spent sunday in the city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Eht Gainesville y w. h. i'm favor o f
th- restoration of the whipping post.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mi-- o. -s~ie D-nham, of savannah,
ta.. arrived iu the city last night and
i- thr guest of Miss sue Birco.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04
J. r. &. DrNN. 2-7tf

- bushels choire peanuts, at 75c.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert II. Birdsey, of
Forsyth, Ga, former residents of this
city, are here on a visit.
Miss Fay Cribbett left last week for
Ocala 10 resume her studies in music.
Largo correspondent To West Hills
boro Press.
The surest and safest remedy for
kidney and bladder diseases is Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold 10y Anti-MonOpOly
Drug Store. III
Mrs. Dan Morgan Smith served re-
freshments at the golf links Saturday
afternoon, much TO the enjoyment of
those present
Mr.. and Mrs. William Benus have
returned from Tampa, where they
spent Easter with Mrs. Benus' broth
er, Mr.. Charles Huber.
Foley's Kidney Cure, if taken in
time, affords security from all kidney
and bladder diseases. Sold by Anti
Monopoly Drug Store. M
We regret that the recent cold in
March killed the pear blossoms and it
now looks as though we shall again
toe deprived of a pear crop.
The Punta Gnrda Herald has ut
tered a very great truth. 1t says that
all wise newspapers should respect
the circuit Judge and the sheriff.
Crystal river and Ceday Key oysters
received daily by Otto NIente, at the
tity market. 1918
Florida editors, after listening to
gushers of OratOry, eating fish and in
speeding oil, have returned to their
desks from Pensacola. -Gainesville
sun.
The children of Mr.. Chace Crane
entertained their little friends with all
Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon.
The little ones spent very merry af-
ternOon.
Hon. VIII J. Chambers, candidate
for the state senate, came up Wednes-
day from Sumter county, where he
says he received much encourage
ment.
Eoley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not cOnstipate like
nearly all other cough medicines. Re-
fuse substitutes. Sold by the Anti
Monopoly Drug Store. m
The old fashioned woman who adj
vised her husband to save his money,
"that she didn't want an Easter bon
net" has long since been gathered to
her mothers.
Senator u. II. Baker, of Sumter,
was recent visitor to Ocala. We I'M
derstand that he is receiving a great
many letters requesting him to enter
his name for re. election.
Cemetery lots cleaned and cared for
10y the Greenhouse Company. l29tf
Right on the heelsOf Prince Henry's
visit. German lieutenant claims to
have plan that will enable Germany
to whip the United States. Will
Prince Henry permit it?
Mr. q. T. 1hayer and wife, of Char
Iaston W Va who has bppn visiting
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

Use A-Nf- ls'll-lht- 'l - Angus
tue. Do visiting Miss Ethel Sinclair.
ETle Gainesville y W. H. i'm favor o T
thr restoration Of the whipping post.
There are --veuteeu hundred print
Iur ,-tau.i-hmeuts m New York city.
NI--Jo-ie Hodge l. in the city the
quest of Mr. =. I. Si-trunk for few
dave.
Nr e. Larratt Gamsby, of ITALIA
ba---s spent Easter ia Ocala with his
family
hon william 4. Hai>ley has re-
tsru,I from q vi-it 10 his grove near
Tampa.
TIs shirt waist. the straw hat and
tb. ba-e ball umpire will soon toe in
fuI bloom.
Mr.. nathan Mayo, Of Summerfield,
I- visiting beer parents, DR.. and Mrs.
" s. NrW-om
Mr. Mamie Fox returned home
Sunday from a visit 10 relatives at
Fruitiaud rark.
crystal River and Cedar Key oysters
received daily ~ OTTO Mente, at the
eIfy marL,t 1918
Nr Henry Watfer~on advises demo-
rrai- uoi only % get la line but toe it.
Do b. r.,,t advice.
Toe meeting - the Confederate
Veterans 40 Dallas promises 10 Toe the
hirr,-t Boz it~ history.
commissioner Martmann says il i
worth tri, o. south Florida to see
the Grange groves.
Tue Nf-ltIu ul'h itiS iafh
Company b. putting up new telegraph
r1ls- throughout the city.
SEQ bu~l.el- choice peanuts, 81 zoe.
X G DrNN. 2-7tf
Nj Aims Hood, Of Chester, :. c.
Def, yesterday Tor home, after a short
ito relative. in Ocala.
IL e. BoNden refuses to with
dra~ from the senatorial race in Duval
aud Mil fight b 20 finish.
Mr. Vincent Moody returned to Pa
latka sunday afternoon, after a short
yi-it o. hi- mother iu this city.
Mi-- o. -.~ie D-nhanl, of Savannah,
Ga. arrived iu the city last night and
b. thr guest of Miss sue BIrco.
FaIr,'s Kidney cure makes kidneys
aud bladder right. Don't delay TAX
ing. sold by Autobiography Drug
store. m
The Edwards Bros. shipped their
fourth car load Il velvet bean fed
|. cattI. O. Tampa "wednesday. capt.
Pred Worth Ma the purchaser.
y. \. Hm. Employment Agency,
Gal cP. 80. Box go. 2-2o
The MarIied Ladies Whist Club
49, very pleasantly entertained We'd
u~-iay afternoon by Mr.. Nm. An
d.r-an nj her home on TT. King Ave.
- The article on the Boers in Apple
tou'- CscloIsdia closes - follows:
The Boer~ have no inns but the
-tranc.r b. never denied hospitality"
Cut THE cat an a take il 10 the Anti
Monopoly Drug store and get free
sample g Chamberlain's stomach
aud Liver Tablets, the best physic.
TAsy cleanse aud invigorsie the stom-
-. improve the appetite and regulate
,,The bowels. Regular size, - cents per
boa. III
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

There are ~-yeuteeu hundred print
Iue ,-taU.I-hueuts m New York city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

y. \. HiIl. Employment Agency
tsal CD. ID. Box go. 2-2o
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

'"'oa'e and terrorize it, oes :
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

MI-- Josie Hodge j. in the city the
guest of Mr. =. T. Ni-trunk for "A few
dave
Nr q. Larratt Gamsby, of ITALIA
ha---e spent Easter ia Ocala with his
family
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

The Edwards Bros. shipped their
fourth car load II velvet bean fed
cattl. O. Tampa "wednesday. capt.
bred Worth Ma the purchaser.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

FnIcy's Kidney cure makes kidneys
aud bladder right. Don't delay TAX
iur. sold ty Autobiography Drug
@fHrn Ia
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-04-04

days in Ocala, returned home Tues
day.
MIR. J. H. Randolph, representing
Chase d Sanborn's cofiees, was, in
Ocala yesterday calling on our mer-
| chants.
Mr.. Angus Birdsey returned to the
East Florida Seminary Monday,
after having spent Easter III Ocala
with his mother.
Mr.. Reeves, who for the past six
months has been clerking for c.
| Rheineaur, has severed his connection
with said firm and returned to his
home in New York.
Mr.. Lee Cox who has been spend
| ing the past week in O.ala returned
Tuesday to st. Augustine where he
has a good position with the Record
Publishing Company.
Mr.. Charles Peyser, formerly of
Ocala, but now of New York, is in the
city.'Mr. Peyser will mall probability
return to Ocala to live. His many
friends here hope he will do so.
Professor and Mrs. p. Wilson Green,
of Belleview, had the misfortune to
lose their little child Monday. The
remains were taken to Mrs. Green's
old home, Fairfield, for burial.
Misses Annie and Abbie Mccarthy,
who attend st. Joseph's Academy
at ST. Augustine, are in the city, hav-
ing come to attend the funeral of their
mother, Mrs. Nancy Mccarthy.
Miss Anna Geiger and Rev. Robert
Lowell were married at Plymouth,
Fla, on the evening of March, Is.
The bride is daughter of Rev. l.. d.
Geiger and formerly resided in Ocala.
The paper read by Miss 4. Nellie
Beck, editor of the Barlow Courier In
fOrmant, before the Florida Press AS
ISOLATION at Pensacola is said to be
one of the best papers ever read before
the association.
On Sunday morning we shall pub
lish an original story entitled "a
Tragedy During the Indian War of
1885" The story was written by
young resident of this city. The scene
is laid near Ocala. Everyone should
be sure to read it.
Mrs. Edward Hitler, Mr.. Sidney
Hitler, Misses Mona ard Hazel Hitler
returned yesterday afternoon from
Palm Beach where they went to
spend Easter. They like everyone
who visits this section of Florida, were
very much charmed with it.
Mr.. f. H. Carmichael, of this city,
and sister, Miss Annie Charmichael,
and cousin, Miss Fillmore, of Austin,
Texas, have been visiting in Tampa.
Mr.. Carmicael returned to Ocala yes
terday and his sister and cousin have
gone to Manatee for visit.
The vegetable season will soon be
on in full blast. Soon thousands and
thousands of crates will be hur-
ried to northern markets. The ship
ments from Florida will include cell
cry, tomatoes, strawberries, beans,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-26
Part Mammal, Part Bird.
From the Chicago News.

rTom tne SnlcaSO news.
The ornithorhynchus, or duck billed platy-
pus. combines the attributes Of two Of the
great orders Of the animal world-those Of
the mammalia and ayes. Like the bird 1t
matches its young from the egg. At the
same time the female Is provided with teats,
like other viviparous animals, whereby she
is enabled to suckle her young when the lat
ter have arrived at sufficient maturity, for
which purpose the tongue of the infant
platypus is pushed to the front Of the beak.
AS 1t Is an inhabitant of Australasia it is
not surprising that an examination Of the
skeleton reveals the presence of two short
bones, which in the higher organized mar
suplais serve to support the pouch. The
duck bill Is purely nocturnal in its habits
ana Is provided with cheek pouches where
in to store its food for consumption at leis-
ure. Its general color Is dark brown, shad-
ing to light brown on the abdomen, and the
fore feet are webbed beyond the claws,
which web the animal folds back when bur
rowing. at which 1t Is most expert. The
hind legs Of the male are armed with a
spur. which Is perforated and connected
with poisonous gland. The beak-which,
of course, is the most extraordinary fea-
ture OF this creature-is after death like
a piece OF old leather, but in life is very
sensitive and reddish at the tip. It is
furnished In lieu Of teeth, with four trans
verse plates, with which the animal brushes
the small mollusks forming the main Dor
ton Of its diet.