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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
PRESENTS A PRETTY ROMANCE
In Opening Bill of Weeks Engage
ment Here.

The Robson Theatre Company which
begins weeks engagement at the
opera house tomorrow night, is COM
posed of the best people in both the
dramatic and vaudeville branches of
the profession, and they come. pre-
pared to give the amusement loving
people of this city, first class perform
ances in every essential. 1t has de-
servedly received unstinted praise of
the press and public for the highly
creditable performances, and with
such reputation to uphold You can
depend upon line of entertainments
during their weeks stay here that
will be worthy of your patronage. On
Monday night they will present the
comedy drama ga Romance of the
South" with new specIalties between
the acts. Popular prices will prevail
10, 20, SOC. Ladies free Monday night,
Reserved seats now on sale at Hud-
sons Drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
PAID PRICE FOR A FAST TRAIN.
Fastest Time on Central is Made Via
Americas.

A special "fyer" carrying st.
Louis millionaire from that city to
Jacksonville sped through Americas
over the Central Railway yesterday,
breaking the record for fast running
on that line since the days of Nancy
Hanks,
The special flashed like a meteor
through the yards here, the estimated
speed as it passed this depot being
sixty miles an hour.
The train stopped only at Macon
and Smithville on the run of 207 miles
from Atlanta to Albany.
An engine] and one Pullman car
made up the train, and aboard the
Pullman was an anxious father hasten
ing as fast as steam could take him to
the bedside of his two children in
Florida. They were said to be dying.
He left st. Louis at GAO o'clock Fri
day night, and at the same, hour last
night reached Jacksonville.
The distance of 1000 or 1900 miles
was covered in twenty four hours.
From Atlanta to Macon, 103 miles,
the time was just 1O8 minutes. Five
minutes was lost in changing engines,
and thenthe Especial fairly flew to-
wards Albany, just 106 miles further
south.
The special flashed by Amer1cus
at 2:40 p. m. just one hour after the
Centrals fast vestibule left, vet it
overhauled and passed the vestibule
before it reached Albany, 36 miles dis
tant. 1t was record breaking run
This lightning Especial cost the
s.. Louis father the round sum ~of
$l,775
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
WHO COME TO-THIS
BIG TOWN OF OURS,
People Who Travel in Trains Back
and Forth.
THESE VISITORS TO AMER1CUs.
Are Among the Recent Arrivals Here
Read the List Below and See
If Your Own Name Is Written
There.

Judge Shelby Myrick, of Savannah,
will spend today in the city,
Will G. Turpin returned yesterday
from business trip of a week to At
lanta and Macon.
Judge Thomas A. Graham has been
confined to his home for several days
by slight illness.
Albert Sommer, of Macon, was here
yesterday morning, coming down on a
short business trip.
T. L. Martin, of Dawson, was among
others from that thrifty little city in
Americas yesterday.
Miss Niles returned to MarshalvilIe
yesterday after a visit of week to Mr..
and Mrs. c. o, Niles
Miss Jessie McManus, a pretty visi-
tor here for several days, returned to
Montgomery yesterday.
Thomas Moore and j. L. May regis
tered from Savannah yesterday among
the arrivals at The Windsor.
Mr.. W. Hemingway. a we'll known
resident of Perry, was among other
visitors in Americas yesterday.
Miss Opal Hines, who has been the
guest of relatives in Leesburg for a
week, will return home tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
THEY ARE LOVELY
Remarkably Pretty Fabrics for Spring
Wear.

European and American manufa ctur
ers and designers have certainly crea-
ted tempting fabrics for spring and
simmer wear, and the people of Amer
icus in general will be more than
pleased to learn that they are to re-
ceive the benefit of these lovely de-
signs. Wheatley & Ansley haye just
received large shipments of these hand
dress goods; brilliant silks, catchy no.
tions and many other articles that will
delight the ladies of Americus and sur
rounding country. 1t is indeed q
catchy display and every department
is running over with new spring goods.
All ladies who have seen them are de-
lighted, and when the marvelously low
prices are named they are more than
char med. Read their two column
''ad in the Times-R Recorder this morn
ing and watch it from day to day,
There will always be something to in
terest you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
A FOURTH WEEK IS REQUIRED.
To Finish Up the Dockets of Dolly
Court.

Judge z. A. Littlejohn and Solicitor
General Hooper returned to Americus
yesterday from Vienna, where they
have been busily engaged at Dooly
court for three weeks past. Tt was
hoped that the criminal docket might
be finished up the past week, but such
was the amount of business TO be dis
posed of that fourth week will be re-
CURED to dispose of all cases. Judge
LittIej ohn, however, will allow rest
of one week, the court resuming on
Monday, Gath. The calendars of the
other counties will not be taken up
until April, Webster being first on the
list for Monday, April 9Th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
The Vice Of Nagglng

Clouds the happiness of the homo, hut
naggiug woman often nee,is help. She
may 10 80 nervous and rundown in
health that tiff q annoy her. Ii she is
melancholy, exriiable, troubls d with
Oss Of appetite, h acache, slee plessness,
constipation or fainting and dizzJ spells,
she needs Electric Bittora, the most
wonderful remedy for ailing women.
Ghou lands of sufferers from female
troubles. nervous troubles, backache
and weak kidneys have used it, and be-
come healthy and happy. Try 1t, ODly
SOC + j. Eldridge guarantees salts
faction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
For The Complexion,

The complexion always suffers from
biliousness or constipation. Unless the
bowels are kept open the impurities
from the body appear in the form of I'M
slightly eruptions. DeWitts Little Early
Risers keep the liver and bowels in
healthy condition aud remove the cause
of such troubles. @. E. Hooper, Albany,
Ga, says: II took DeWitt's Little
Early RIsers for bilIiousness. Th ey
were just what needed, am feeli ng
better now than in years. Never gnpe
or distress. Safe thorough and gentle.
The very best pills. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
Practically Starving.

CATER using few bottles of KOdol
Dyspepsia Cure my wife received perfect
and permanent relief from a severe and
chronic case of stomach trouble" says
j. r, Holly, real estate, insurance and
loan agent, of Macomb, I'll. "Befsre
using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure she could
not eat an ordinary meal without intense
suffering. She is LOW entirely cured.
Several physicians and many remedies
had failed to give relief" You don't
have to diet. Eat any good food you
want, but don't overload the stomach.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will always di-
gest it for you. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
Could Not Breathe.

CoughF, colds, Group, grip, bronchitis,
other throat and lung troubles are
quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure. One Minute Cough Cure is not q
mere expeetorant, which gives only
temporary relief 1t softens and liqui.
les the mucouP, draws out the inflama-
ion aud removes tho cause of the dis
ease. Absolutely safe. Acts at once,
One Minute Cough Gore will do all
chat is claimed for it, says Justice of
The Peace, j. Q. Hood. Crosby, Miss
My wife could not get her breath and
vas +. lievei by the first dose. II has
bean ben fit to all my family" W. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
CLOSING was BARELY STEADY.
Little Change In the Cotton situa
tiOnYesterday.

The fluctuations in cotton yesterday
were confined within aamall compass,
though at the close quotations were
down from the highest point reached,
March and April were 8.89 each; May
$50 and August 9,65. The tone of the
market was barely steady. Few sales
were made in Amerlcus warehouses
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
WILL INCREASE HIS BUSINESS
Barnett, the Merchant Tailor, Secures
Better Stand.

Mr.. Eugene Barnett, the merchant
tailor, has leased the former Finninger
store, 405 Jackson street, and will oc-
cupy it shortly. In addition to his
special order business. Mr.. Barnett
will make suits here in the best style,
first class help.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev. W, L. Wootten, Pastor,
Sunday School $50 a. m Lott Warren,
Superintendent.
Preaching by Rev, w, A. Huckaby at fl a,
IN. and by the pastor at 730 p, m.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday night
Epworth League meeting on Friday night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
LockiaW From CObWebs,

Cobwebs put on a cut lately gave a
woman lockjaw. Millions know that
the best thing to put on cut is Buck
lens Arnica Salve, the infallible healer
of Wounds, Ulcers, Sores, Skin Erup-
tons, Burns, Scalds and Piles. Tt cures
or no pap. Only 25c at E, J. Eldridge's
drug sfo'e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
Cures rheumatism and Catarrh after al
else Fails. Costs Nothing to Try.

Cures rheumatism and Catarrh after al
else Fails. Costs Nothing to Try.
To cure the most desperate rheuma-
tism or catarTh take Botanic Blood
Balm (B B B.. tho wonder of the age.
Cures when all else fails. Tt kills the
poison in the blood and gives a pure,
healthy blood supply, stopping all
gnawing, shooting aches and pains in
the bones, hints. back, and reduces all
swellings. Hawking, splitting, drop
ping in the throat, offensive breath and
ca arrh, irritations of the mucous mem
br mes quickly disappear thus making q
perfect, permanent cure of the worst
rheumatism or deep.seated catarrh.
B. B. B. especially advised for old, OBJ
stinate cases. Druggists, 81. Trial
treatment free and prepaid by writing
DR.. Gillian, 213 Mitchell st. Atlanta
Ga. Describe trouble and free medical
advice given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
You can get no more power from s
horse than you give him in his food.
Danger of Pneumonia.

A cold at this time if neglected is La
BILE to cause pneumonia which so often
fatal, ard even when the patient has
recovered the lungs are weakened, max
ing them peculiarly susceptible to the
development of consumption. Foley's
Honey and Tar will stop the cough,
heal and strengthen the lungs and pre-
vent pneumonia John r. Hudson,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
Many School Children Are srckly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
IN Ohildren's Home, New York, Break
up Colds in "a hours, cures Feverish-
ness, Headaches, Stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders, and destroy
worms. at all druggists, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address, Allen 5. Ohm
stead, Leroy, NY,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
Cough Settled on Her Lungs.

"My daughter had terrible cough
which settled on her lnngs," says N.
Jackson, of Danville, III. eve tried
q great many remedies without relief,
until we gave her FOley's Honey and Tar
which cured her." Refuse substitutes.
John r, Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
The price of liberty is eternal vigil
lance, but the cost of repairs is extra.
surgeon's Knife Not Needed.

Surgery is no longer necessary to cure
piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazal Salve
cures such cases at once, removing the
necessity for dangerous, painful and ex-
pensive operations. For scalds, cuts,
burns, wounds, bruises, sores and skin
diseases it is unequalled. Beware Of
counterfeit. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
ST. PAUL METHODIST CHURCH,

Rev. T. l. Neese, Pastor.
Preaching by the pastor at II a, m. and
7:3) p. m.
Sunday School at the usual hour, l.. j.
BlalOCk, Superintendent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
AmER1CUs CHURCHES.
Where the People of Americas Will
Worship Today.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. r, E Neighbor, Pastor
Sunday School $3.50 a. m. J. A. Ansley, Jr.
Superintendent.
Preaching by the Pastor at II a. m. and
7:90 p. IN, Rev. DR.. Nelson viii deliver
talk Monday evening on 1.-THE Millennium"
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at
730 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
Pneumonia Follows a Cold.

But meyer folIow VS. the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. It stops the cough,
heals and strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an attack
of pneumonia. Refuse substitutes.
John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
Tt is better to be wrong ct the right
time than right at the wrong time.
Raw or Inf1amed Lungs.

Yield rapidly to the wonderful cura-
tive and healing qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t prevents pneumonia
and consumption from hard cold set
tied on the Lungs John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
Foley's Honey and Tar.

Cures coughs and colds.
Cures bronchitis and asthma.
Cures Group and whooping cough.
Cures hOarseness and bronchial troub-
les
Cures pneumonia and la grippe. John
r. Hudson,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
PRESRYTERTAN CHURCn.

Services will be conducted by Rev, lie Roy
G. Henderson at II a. IN and 1880 p. m,
sunday School at $3.50 a, m, G. w. Bacot,
superintendent.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening, 7;30
u m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

Worth 800. to to you to cure child ID
water during sleep "Anti-Diuretic"
stops it Immediately. 81. Sold by b.
j. EIdridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST,

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 3l5 Jack
son street, Sunday II a. m. and SEQ p N.
Wednesday, 500 p. m.
The public is cordially matted to attend
each of these services,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

It is simply impossible for young
man to keep his. engagement secret.
He is in duty bound to inform the in
interested female.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
A Certain Cure rorChilblains,

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. It cures Chilblains,
Frostbites, Damp, Sweating, Swollen
feet. At all Druggists and shoe stores,
21c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
FAREWELL TALK TO LEAGUERs.
Exercises at League Rooms This Al
ternOon.

At 3:3) o'clock this afternoon Rev.
Leroy G. Henderson will address an
audience of men at the rooms of the
Christian League in the Barlow
Block. This viii be Mr.. Henderson's
last talk to them ere he departs for his
new field of labor in Griffin. The ex-
ercises will be interesting, andall men
are cordially invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
FURLow LAWN BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. r l.. Bivins, Pastor.
Sunday School at $3.50 a, m. w. II. Weekly,
superintendent.
Usual services conducted by the Pastor at
II a, m. and 730 p, m.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

Itch on human cured in 30 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by E. J. EIdridge.
druggist. Amar{sus. n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

Check -reins are cruel and injurious
unless very slack.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
3 a " " ER sALXE
the most healing saIve in the world.

No horse should wear a shoe NOR
han four weeks without changing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

Any man can think as he likes, but it
isn't always policy to put his thoughts
unto words.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

Baking is caused by abuse, over
loading, or tight harness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

Possession is nine points of the
law" and frequently all the profits
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
g IA ~ ys - IA i. IS
Bears tba y The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature of I>NzAzz@sI

ga wise man is moved from his course
neither by force or entreaty," but the
same often applies to mule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

'Pity is akin to love-" but k1nship
does not always signify friendship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

Diversities in truth areInot diver
gencies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

ga man who will not flee will make
his foes fiee," but what if his foes be
made of the same metal?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

WANTED.-Men to learn barber trade
Last thirty days of special offer. Can earn
scholarship, board, tools and transportation.
Great demand for graduates during Spring
rush, Two months completes. Write today
Moler Barber College, New Orleans. La
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN LEAGUE

Rooms over Galloway Grocery IN Barlow
block,
Services will be conducted this afternoon
by Rev, lie Roy G. Henderson at $3.50 p M
This being Mr.. Hendersons last sermon to
young men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-16

Suburban farm for rent by M. Cal
Iaway. Good house; 16 acres land.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1902-01-03
Ca-.asixnin. In samnr.

With the exception Of a small part
of the island of Samar the ground is
entirely covered with dense jungle.
which it is next to impossible to pene-
trate. says Manila newspaper. The
trails lead off fairly and after a few
miles end in blank wall of jungle.
which is 80 matted that il takes hours
for the soldiers TO cut a trail wide
enough for the passage of a single man
at a time What the natives call trails
in the mountains are simply paths al
most entirely covered with jungle
grass, rattan and bamboo. through
which the hardy mountaineers force
their way with ease while the more
encountered and less accustomed white
soldier cannot get through at ALL
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1902-01-03
MORE EVIDENCE
1t is Coming Rapidly in
Richmond.

Evidence on the following subject
will prove Of interest TO every Rich
mond reader. So many people go
through the same experience daily.
This public statement should be
proof positive to every wayering
douoter. Read it carefully.
Mr.. D CaSsel. I'll south eighth
street, employed at the Richmond
Casket Co 5. factory, corner OF ninth
and south A street says; For
several years | was bothered with
my kidneys and the trouble. no
doubt, was aggravated by the fire.
quent heavy lifting and carrying l
do at nv work. There was heavy
severe aching, bearing down pain
through my lyons which was a con-
slant worry to me. Persistent dir
zy headaches also bothered me. and
though | used great many different
remedies at different times | did not
receive any apparent benefit, saw
Doan Kidney Pills advertised and
got box at A. G. Luken S drug
store and used them They certain
ly did me great deal of good.
For sale by all dealers,
price 30 cents per box.
Foster Milburn Co Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan S and
take 10 substitute.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1902-01-03
Railroad Travel Compared.

The time table of the New York
Central printed in 1874 gives ground
for comparison between the condi-
tons of travel then and now. In 1874
IL took thirty and a half hours to travel
by mail train from Albany to Buffalo
In 1902. by the Empire State express.
it takes five hours and thirty-seven
minutes In 1874 the fare from Albany
TO Buffalo was SII50- In 1902 the fare
Is S6-15- In 1874 the route from Alba
ny TO Niagara Falls was by rail to Syr-
acuse. thence via Oswego canal and
Lake Erie; distance. 333 miles: fare
SlU; time. b hours. In 1902 the dis
lance by New York Central is 305
miles: fare. Sc Is: time. 6 hours IA min
utes- In 1914 the cars were lighted
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1902-01-03
TAME FISH IN A RIVER.
A TrnveIer-s story of What He saw
In Upper Burma

When in camp the other day. | was
riding through village when the VII
laee head44an asked nae If | would i-.e
to see the fish /. not knowing what
the hea,iaaf meant. At o:sce Went with
him down Ia the banks of the stream
followed Dy several villa ers with
baskets 81 sessanum ard paddy mixed
together. Then the tbU--i called Lay,
lay, lay. lay" for few moments,
when. - and behold a I1f~e herd 81
ngatEc. or big. short GaTtzsh nsh.
came Up just under our feet and wers
promptly feel 10y the 8urIna5s.
The fish were amazingly tcIlze ana
tolerated being stroked and pefteo
even by me. There Were in al abonl
thirty-three Of them. varying ia size
from eighteen inches to three ana 4
half feet Iong. the larger ones having
a girta II the gills of about thirty inch
es They would go away and come
back whenever they We're called.
The villagers told me-and | see no
reason to doubt what they say-that
these same fish come w against the
monsoon food at the end of June and
20 away about October every year.
They can recognize individual fish by
marks, scars, etc, which they pointed
out to nae.
The Mon is nearly dry in the cold
and end of the hot weather. and the
fact that these fish return TO this one
village landing stage every year reg
uIarly and never go to any other is
quite worthy of remark. y yillager
who kills any of them has TO undergo
Il penalty of 10 shillings by common
consent. aud great care is in conse-
quence taken of them.
The ngatwe of upper Burma is a
very short. thick fish. tapering rapidly
from behind the gills to the tail, has
long feelers on both upper and lower
lip and has no noticeable teeth. He
makes very good eating and has but
few bones. have often heard of tame
fish in tanks. but herd Of tame fish
III a monsoon river connected with the
great lraNadi Is ii very bizarre phe-
nomenon.-Burma c.: London Field.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1902-01-03
ATTACKED BY A HERON.
Coy Tries 50 Capture the Bird and
NearI, Loses His Life.

10y Tries 10 Capture the Bird and
Nearly Loses His Life.
I've hunted everything from gray
squirrels to grizzlies" said Il veteran
Philadelphia sportsman to a writer in
the New York Times, and the nearest
L ever came to being seriously injured
when wounded bird attacked and
tried to kill me.
Il was a boy then and went down to
a creek that flowed through my fathers
farm to watch for a mink. 1t was early
In the evening and a blue heron came
and sat within tempting gunshot. l
knew it would spoil my chances at
mink to shoot the bird, and / didn't in
tend to do it, but, kidlike, l raised the
gun and took aim just to see how l
could kill it if l would. / lowered the
gun and then raised it again. Every
time l raised it l would touch the trig-
ger gently. After awhile / touched it
too hard, the gun went off and l start
ed toward the heron, which was wound
ed.
Il thought it would be good scheme
to catch the bird and started to do so
when its bill shot out like sledge
hammer and struck me between the
eyes. When L came to my senses, it
was dark, and IL was several minutes
longer before l could remember where
l was or what had happened. \ little
harder and the bird would have killed
me. l shudder even yet when | think
what would have been the result if the
bill had struck one of my eyes