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THE AMERICUS DAILY TIMES-RECORDER: THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1891.
THE GIANT PURSE CRAB.
K« Climbs Coeoan at Trees and Cracks the
Nats Against Stones.
In the raining bureau may be seen a
very fine specimen of the remarkable
large land crab known aa the purse crab,
or Birgns latro. which is well preserved
In a glass jar. This is one of the largest
species of land crab known. It is some
times found from 18 to 34 inches in
length when fully stretched out, and is
capable of erecting itself to the height
of nearly a foot from the ground, which
it readily does if irritated, retreating and
exhibiting to the utmost its powers of
offense and defense.
It is somewhat allied to the hermit
1 crab, but haring the abdomen or tail
V shorter, yet very large, on the under side
of which it carries its eggs in immense
quantities. Its under side is soft and
membranous, its upper Bnrface covered
with strong plates, which overlap one
another as in lobsters. The first pair of
legs have large and powerful pincers;
the second and third pairs of legs are
terminated by a single nail; tho pair next
to them are a little smaller, with small
pincers: the pair of legs nearest to the
abdomen are Very small, but terminated
by rudimentary pincers.
When teased this crab is so powerful
in its first claws and legs as to be able to
cling to a stick, and can hold its own
weight to be carried for over a half hour
before letting go. It can travel about as
fast backward as forward it pursued. It
is generally of a yellowish brown color,
its limbs being, however, covered with
little blackish projections.
It is never found far from the sea, to
which it is said to pay visits in order to
moisten its gills, but it always resides on
land, and is generally fonnd in holes un
der the roots of trees, especially of cocoa-
nut trees, which it prefers, and where it
accumulates great quantities of the fibers
of the cocoanut husks, as if to keep itself
warm or for a soft bed. As a general
thing the purse crab stays in these holes
during the daytime and comes out at
night
, Its food generally consists of cocoa-
nuts, also the nuts of a species of palm
known as Pandanus odorotismus, and
other nuts, which it climbs the trees to
procure, cutting the cocoanut from the
tree with its heavy claws, and after it
has cut down two or three it descends
and commences to pull the hnsk from
them. .
In its manner of dealing with cocoa-
nuts it exhibits a remarkable instinct, ns
. it always begins to' tear off the husk nt
the end where the eyes are. It then
makes a hole through the eye from
which the nut would germinate. This
is done by striking the fruit with its
heavy claw und breaking it sufficiently
to admit one of the small legs, by which
it scoops ont the nut with its small pin
cers Sometimes it seizes the nut by
one of its great pincers and breaks it
against u stone.
The pnrse crab is found in the mount
ains and in the more eastern islands of
the Indian ocean, as well aa on Borne of
the islands of the South Pacific, more es
pecially in the Caroline islands, which
are a low coral group.—San Francisco
Chronicle.
letter I.lst.
The following unclaimed letters will
be sent to the dead letter office if not
called for in ten days. Say “advertised
letters” when calling for tnem at office:
James A Brown, Will Barbee, Mrs
Mollie Clinsln, T M Collins, S P Calham
& Co, I.izzie Cook, Miss M Daniel Chas
Franklin, Wm Gwine, Mrs Julia Gray,
Miss C Grant, Capln Graso, Mrs Blanche
Grant, Miss 8 Grao, Maryetta Jordan,
Jerry Lucus, Miss Josephine Little, F
Lavine, W W McAfee, Miss Mattie Me.
Chener, T Moore, Hyman Pitts, Bryant
Peterson, J L Ransbeim, Rev H K Ress,
G W Swindle, E E Simpson, Miss Bobie
Theet, M E Walters, Dim West, kjiss
Fannie Williams, Write lieade, Miss
Maggio West.
J. C. Ronky, I*. M.
Ainericus, Ga., June 3, 1MI1.
Envelopes! Envelopes!!
Wo have just received a big job lot of
manilla envelopes of fine quality, that
were bought at a bargain, and we can
print them for you with card, etc., cheap-
er than you can buy them plain by retail
anywhere. They are more durable than
white, and are good enough for all busi
ness purposes, and are much cheaper.
Times Publishing Co.
^.of Ulood Poison, and for mow than a
7®srK stock to no closer than .brother. I bad
Uken quBnUUee of .U tho blood partner* on the I
msrket, but none seemed to do m* any Rood until I
SK ic JSmm' w i ft.WooldMd«oy Won&SfCl Cun).
Flro bottles of this truly wonderful medlelno has
msde s cnraiUele core or me When I contmenoed
to tsks W. W. 0. 1 WHS OOTcrwl with Horn, from
nismrscrtikkD nr
WOOLDRIDGE WONDERFUL CURE C0„
COLUMBUS, QA.
fob sale by all druggists.
lints mid Heads.
It has been noticed by Mr. Henry
Heath, who sends hats all over the world,
from Calcutta to Peru, that different na
tionalities possess heads of distinctive
sixes and shapes. For instance, Germans
have very round heads, a peculiarity
shared by our own royal family. The
average English head is what hatter* call
a good shape—that is, rather long. The
8ootch, one is not surprised to learn, are
very long headed. Canadians are dis
tinguished by exceptionally large heads,
South Americans by very email ones.
Australians, again, have rather small
heads. The subject is an interesting one,
and worth pursuing farther if spuco al
lowed. The heads of individuals also
vary a good deal from time to time,
shrinking dnring illness or mental worry,
and generally becoming smaller with ad
vancing years. As to shape, there is
snch a thing os fashion, but it only affects
mashers; men stick to much the same
shape year after year.—Pall Mall Ga-
zetto.
* Detecting . Thief.
“John Napier," Miss Warrender tells
us, '■pursued his studies and researches
iu Merchiston. He was supposed by the
vulgar to be deeply versed iu magic, and
to possess a familiar in the shape of a jet
black cock. The story goes that once
when some petty thefts had been com
mitted in the cahtle, of which one of the
servants was suspected. Napier brought
them all up the winding stairs into n
darkened room, where the cock was
placed. He commanded them to stroke
its back, declaring that it would crow at
the touch of the guilty person. During
the whole ceremony the cock regained
-I'.iut, but afterward the hand of the
culprit was found to bo free from tho
toot with which the bird's feathers bad
been liberally sprinkled."
■low the People of Sang I r Kcrp Time.
The people of Bangir, an island of the
Malay Archipelago, keep time by the aid
of an honr glass formed by arranging
two bottles neck to neck. The sand runs
ont in half an hour, when the bottles
an reversed. Close by them a line is
stretched, on which hang twelve sticks
marked with notches from one to twelve,
with a hooked stick, which is placed be
tween the honr lost struck and tho next
one. One of these glasses keeps the time
for each village, for which purpose the
hours are sounded on it gong by a keeper.
—London Tit-Bits.
A Lucky Hoy.
A lad at Annapolis was lying on a
lounge re -ding n novel, when a bullet,
fired a . quarter of a mile away, came
through a door, fell upon his chest and
slipped down into his vest pocket, where
be found it half an hour later. He
thought his brother bad hit Vui with a
spool.—Detroit Free Press.
For Great Britain as a whole, tho cul
tivated surface recorded, as farmed by j
by its owners 1b 4,843,000 acres, while j
that accounted for as in the hands of j
tenants la 72,035,000.
for Infants and Children*
“Caatorlais so well adapted to children that
I recommend Itas superior to any prescription
known to mo." H. A. Aacsxx, M. D.,
Ill 8a Oxford 8L, Brooklyn, N. T.
“The use of ‘Castorls* Is so universal and
IU merits so well known that it seems a work
waktu-Bf-cU^s „
Now fortuity.
Late Pastor Bloomlngdale Reformed Church.
Castor!* cures Colic, Constipation,
Bout Stomach, WarrbaBa. Eructation,
pm* Worms, fives sleep, and promotes dl>
Witlioutlnjurlous medication.
M For several rears I have recommended
So SOI StiSttS^i£SUG&S&
results.”
Edwin F. Pakdct, H. D.,
**Tho winthrop,” 129th Street and 7th Are*
New York City.
Tbs Cxktaur Cohmut, 7T Mrauv 8im**T, Kaw Toa*.
FOR RENT.
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These Celebrated ENGLISH-
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Headache, IlllloM'neM, and;
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them from jonr Druggist* or*
send to w. H. UOOKIS 4
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COLEMAN.
Monday In July uext.
Bumter county, to be held on the first
Monday In Jury next, why Mid peti
tion nuould not be grunted un praved for
„ .. j pra>6'
(Jiven under my bund and otbclal signa
ture, this, FOth day of May. 1K0I.
A. C.Bpebb, Ordinary.
A PPLICATION:
LKTi'KK* Or ADMINISTRATION.
WbercosJ.F. Daniel has made applica
tion for letters of administration cn estate
ofJ. B Klnard dewa* d. Will pats on
ume first Monday In July next
These are therefore to cite and admonish
iH pari lea concerned, whether kindred or
creditors, to show cause on or before the
July term of the Court of Ordinary or Hum-
ter county, to be held on the first Monday
In July next, why oald letters should not be
granted aa prayed for.
WltnesA my hsndnnd official signature,
this :6th day of Mb , IH81.
- A. O-HPEBR. Ordinary,
Whereat* J- M. Person* tuimlnl*trator of es-
tuteof h.h,BI< an deceased has made applica
tion for leave to well lhe real and personal
property belonging to said d* ceased. Will
piikHon sumo first Monday In July next.
Thsse are therefore to cite anu admonish
all lartlea concerned, whether kindred or
creditor*, to show cause on or before the
July terra of court of Ordinary of Bumter
county, to be bclo«>n the first Monday in
July next, why *nld pel lion should not be
granted a- prayed for.
WltneM my official *lgnnture, this 25tb
day of May, 18U1.
A-C.8PEER, Ordinary.
A PPLICATION
A LETTER* OF ADMINISTRATION
OKOlUilA—WF.iiHTF.u County.
To whom It may concern:
Wberea*, J. A. Hogghnvlrg filed his appli
cation in my rlficc lor tetters of lulnltibtrii
lion on the estate of D. 1*. Hogg, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties concerned, whether kindred
creditors, to show cause on or before the
July term of the court or Ordinary of Web
ster county, to be held on the first Monday
in July next, why raid petition should uot
be *rant»dna prayed for.
Witness my official signature, this *2i
June, IHH.
W. H. COBBY, Ordinary,
A pplication^
LETTERS OK DISMISSION.
OEOIU3IA—Wkbstcr County,
To whom It mar concern:
Where**, i). Davis, administrator on the
estate of Tainsln A. Colbert, deceased, hav
ing filed his application for letters of dismis
sion flom said estate.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all paitie* concerned, whether klcdred «
creoltots, to *liow cause on or before the
Heptember term of the court r f Ordinary of
Webster county, to be held on the first Mon
day in Heptember next why s»Id application
should not be granert as pntyed for.
Olvrn uudermy hand and official sign*-
ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN.
Advertisement* will be inserted in this
column at the rate of One Cent per Word for
each Insertion. No advertisement taken for less
than FIFTEEN CENTS.
FOR KENT.
OB". W. ItKUNNKK,
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1)k. K T. Mathib.
LOANS.
Loan* negotiated at LOWEST RATES,
Easy payment*, on city or farm lands
J. J. HANES LET,
net SI; America*, Georgia.
Two dwellings, one of them suitable
for boarders.
FOR SALE.
Cehtral and suburban property at bar-
' gain figures.
M. CALLAWAY,
Heal Estate Agent.
C. 3L WHEATLET, Proa’t. B. H. JOSSET, Seo’y * Treaa.
CRAWFORD WHEATLEY, Vice l'res’t. C. C. STONE, Supt.
The Ainericus Construction Company,
Suocissobs to C. M. Wheatley £ Co.
Have the largest stock of
Dry L UMBER
Both Rough and Dressed, ever held in the city, with nnequolled capacity
- - >ill fi
for the execution of fine work. They will furnish the trade with
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mantels, Stairwork, Pnlpits, Pevs,
COUNTERS, SHELVING, MOULDINGS, ORNAMENTS, ETC.
Prompt attention given all orders. Write for Catalogue and prices
Office and Factory, COR. BAT £ JACKSON STS. Telephone No. 78.
Uptown Office, No. JACKSON ST. Telephone 110.
CRAWFORD WHEATLEY, Pm.
ARCHIE R ELDRIDGE, Gm’l Nang 1
The Ainericus Refrigerating Go-
Respectfully state that their new Ice Factory will start the
manufacture of Ice in a short time and will be prepared to
furnish Pure Crystal Ice in any quantityfrom a pound to a
car load. Their Refrigerating Chambers will also soon be in
readiness for the preservation of all perishable food products
and will be perfect in every particular. For further partic
ulars either telephone, write or call on
THE AMERICUS REFRIGERATING CO. r
Office & Factory Cor. Jackson & Bay Sts., on Central R. R.
qprir>-3mo
On May i, at the side track at Furlow Lawn, the
OCMULGEE BRICK COMPANY
-AND THE-
RIVERS LUMBER COMPANY
WILL 01 J FN A SALES YARD FOR
BRICK, LUMBER AND SHINGLES
A man will lie in charge of the yard to deliver goods to customers.
A full stock of everything will be kept. Your orders solicited! 4-30
C. C. HAWKINS.
G.O. LOVING.
HAWINS & LOVING,
DEALERS IN
-^Furniture, Baby Carriages, Refrigerators,&-
METALIC CASES, CASKETS AND COFFINS.
405 Cotton Avenue.
Night calls for coffins at night attended to by G. O. Loving, at residence wont nldfc Brown
street. Burial robes always on hand.* may 23-ly.
K. OT BYED
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
REPRESENTING THE SAFESTAB STRONGEST COMPANIES INJHE WORLD.
Insurance placed on City and Country Property.
OffiotMm Jackson Street, next door below Mayor’s Office,
E. P. HARRIS, Pres. BLOOM BROWN. See. 4 Troas. C. P. PAYNE, M’g’r,
Americas Supply Co.,
Suooessors to HABBIS ts PAYNE,
Machinery Supplies.
We are now in our new building in Artesian Block,
and ready for business.
A Full Line of Cooking Stoves and Ranges.
Gas Fixtures and Sanitary Goods a Snecialty.
Globe, Angle and Check Valves,
Te f ra Cotta and Iron Pipings and Fittings.
Greneral Repair ork
TELEPHONE No IS.
Your A ttention Please!!
ALLISON & AYCOCK,
The Lamar street Book Sellers have about three hundred dollars worth
of Pictures and Moulding that they will let go at COST for the next 20
days. Fine Steel Engravings at 26c, formerly 50c; and just listen at the
prices of our Fine Pictures: Fine Oak Frame steef engraving, size 18x24,
81.50, former price $2.50; Fine grade of Oil painting, size 24x36, going at
$1.50, former price $2.50, others in proportion.
We have as good an assortment of Moulding as has ever been brought
to this city and we will sell it to you at actual cost for the next 20 days
only. Moulding from 6c up to 40c foot, formerly sold from 10c to 60c,
all sizes and styles. We mean business; we are over stocked with these
goods and they must go as we need the money. If yon have any framing
to be done do not let this opportunity pass. Remember you are saving
from 25 to 40 per cent. Remember the place.
310 LAMAR STREET.
AMEB1CDS, GEORGIA
J. R. HUDSON & CO.
-PROPRIETORS-
Americus-Bottling- Works,
BOTTLERS OF ALL KINDHjOF
Soda and Mineral Waters. Cider and Cinger Ale’
ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
824 LEE STREET* • AMEICUS. GEORGIA*
R. L. MoMATH.
£. J. McMATH.
B. H. McMATH
McMATH BROTHERS.
-DEALERSIN-
Groceries, Prowons, Country Produce
BOOTS, SHOES, ETC., ETC.,
WHISKEY , TOBACCO & CIGARS, SPECIALTIES.
207 FORSYTH STREET, AMERICUS, GEORGIA.
We solicit a share of the patronage of the trading frablio, guaranteeing satisfaction
low prices, and good goods. We deliver goods anywhere In the city. Call and see os.
McMATH BROTHERS.
ARGAIN.
NOTICE TO MILL MEN.
I hare for tale Two Mill Rocks and fixtures complete, One Rice Mill, One Pol-
i-her. One Fan, One Bolting Cloth complete, Three Pair Beales. One Fifty Horses
Power Engine and Bolter, One Planer One (Jang Edger. Five Gins, One Clark Cotton
Clearer, one Press. Bhanflings and Pulleys world without end. all of the above
property will be sold
Cheap For Cash or Bankable P^ners
C. A. BELL.
i at Americus or call and see me.
BAKERY
R. F. NEHRING,
proprietor.
fcbn; street, Under Alin Horn
AMERICUS. GA.
LIGHT BREAD A SPECIALTY!
Country Merchants supplied with bread at wholesale prfoea*
3UGG X 33 S
1 will sell you the best buggy In Georgia, price and.quallty considered. Repairing ol
all kinds solicited and executed promptly and neatly. All work warranted.
T. S, GREENE.
Cotton Avenue.,
“ Opposite Prince's Stables"
Americus, Georgia.
Sans Souci
BAR AND HESTAURANT
W. T. RAGAN, Proprietor.*
Wo. 007iZiamari Street
•i . My Saloon Is furnished with tbs best Wines, Brandies, Rnm,Gin and Whlsklts
that can be bought for the cash. Imported Liquor a Specialty. You can find at my Bai
snyt bfng you want to drink from agin** or Cold Milk or Beer to the Finest andonly
Whisky-Hour Iu Americas. My Restqurant is
Afhjrd*, »*nU with tin* best cook Iu the State, uud a net ol g
i please the moat fastidious.
.13. Haynes & Son,
REAL ESTATE.!IST0CK'/AND v B0Ni3 m
BR.OK.EITS, 8M
310 l-2|LamariStreet,
Americus, Ga.