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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1565, 23 May 1887, Page 3

A German " scientist " is reported to have produced an explosive bullet, the design of which is at once humane and thoroughly efficacious for military purposes. The missile is supposed to burst upon striking -its viotim and to discharge at the same instant a powerful antosthetio, producing unconsciousness for the space of twelve hours. Thus, every man struck is at once placed hors do combat, while a l l the horrors of the wounded lying m protracted agony on the battle field are obviated. When the battle is over all that remains is to pack up the unconsoious sufferers m waggons, and_ cart them off to a convenient hospital. " The thing is so simple that the only wonder is it has not been thought of before."