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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08
A TERROR OF THE PINERIES.
The side Hill Moody, which causes
the Michigander's Hair TO stand on
Mice Northern Mail.

Mice Northern Mail.
To those unacquainted with the
pineries of Northern Michigan they
possess many strange and startling
features, bu. to some all other ways in
which death may be met sink into in
significance besides the attacks of an
animal knowa as the side-hill moody.
A man who has had experience in the
pine woods thus describes one said to
inhabit the region of the AuSable: 1t
has head like that Of horse. hut
much larger, with an alligator mouth.
Its feet are armed with long sickle
shaped claws, and its track, when
made upon soft ground or snow, re-
sembles that Of a snow-shoe. When
disturbed at night the animal is said to
emit from his body q pale, phosphore.
scent light. 1t has a leathery wing
like that of bat, stands fully twelve
feet high and is capable of carrying a
horse in its jaws. A number of men
hare been driven from this portion Of
the state through fear inspired by this
animal.
A number of good stories could be
told of the terrible fright some have
experienced from the supposed pre-
sence of this animal. 1t is said that a
number Of years ago, in camp not
far from where Mice nov stands, a
man from the southern portion of the
State was kept in mortal fear for weeks
and continually on the lookout for one
OF these monsters to come tearing
through the woods ON its errand of de-
struction. When the fellow had earned
enough money to get home with he
started fer the railroad, but was obliged
to put up for the night at cabin where
two men were keeping batch" Dur
ing the night he related his experience
and one of the shanty men said he be.
lieved the animal came there last night,
as he had heard its wings squeak. a fer
the three had retired for the night some
field mice began foraging around out
side and one of the cabin men said,
with a sudden start, That's it," The
other suggested that it sounded like
rats, but was assured that there was not
rat within fifty miles. Our hero felt
the marrow of his bones distill into 81
cold sweat, as he expected to see the
animal break into the cabin. How he
passed the night can be imagined, and
when morning came his haggard coun-
tenance was the very picture of abject
misery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08
Scenes at the Burning Of Milwaukee
College.
Milwaukee Wisconsin;


There we're many lHdicrous scenes
Will the girls were rushing from the
building attired only in their night
dresses, carrying their clothes in their
hands, and walking through the snow
barefooted to the neighboring residen-
ces. One Young lady ran up the steps
of an adjoining house IS soon as she
got out of the building, wearing only
her night dress and stockings. A man
who saw her mounting the steps so
hurriedly supposed she was ON fire,
quickly followed and, taking her in his
arms, carried her back and rolled the
frightened creature over and over In
the deep snow before he discovered
that her slight apparel was not on fire.
The young lady barely escaped free2.
ing. One young lady was seen leav,
ing the building carrying in one hand
her clothing tied up in II sheet and a
broken lookinggass in the other. An
other left the building barefooted,
carrying a large bundle under one
arm. Many just such ludicrous scenes
were witnessed. The young ladies
we're n2ost kindly cared for by neigh
bors and in a half hour after the fire
all Of them were dressed and about
discussing the narrow escape from a
terrible fate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08
Large Fires On the Pacific Coast.
San Francisco Alta.

The year 1882 was bad one for fires
on the Pacific coast, Tombstone, Will
lows, Red Bluff, Truckee, Fresno, Col
fax, Washington Territory; Dayton
and other places having suffered Sc
verely; and 1888 is opening with a bad
record. Fridays fire at Portland is re-
ported to have destroyed property val
ued at half a million; but it is not the
worst calamity the town has suffered,
as the fire there on August ., 1878,
wiped out million dollars worth of
values. The Pacific coast has general
ly been unfortunate in respect to fires
compared with the Eastern states, and
probably for the same reason that the
Eastern states are heavy sufferers as
compared with European countries.
Our unsubstantial building and neglect
OF the means necessary to cope with
large fires are the principal causes. In
the early days of San Francisco fire
followed fire with such rapidity that in
little over a year they entailed a loss
of little over $15,000,000. On May 4,
1850, there was a fire which did dam.
aged to the extent of So 100000, and
others succeeded it and inflicted losses
as follows June IA, 1850, So 900 GOO;
May ,, 1851, 100000: June %, 1851,
-, 100000. Before these there had
been the fire Of 1919, which destroyed
property worth 100000. Heavy as
we're these cllamities, they were not
50 severe, in proportion to the size Of
the city, as the great fire Of November
5, 1852 in Ssc emento, by which that
city was almost blotted out and q loss
suffered 100000. Neither will the
great fire Of October %, 1875, in Viz
ginia City, by which more than ball
the houses were destroyed, be forgot
ten.
Mr.. Gladstone is rapidly regaining
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08

a stone wall. Grouse jumped over and
he followed, and there they found poor
Scott, caught in trap by one of his
fore feet, crying most pitifully. When
extricated his foot was found to be very
much swollen, bat fortunately no bones
were broken. II it had not been for
faithful Grouse he never would have
seen his home again. / need not say
that Grouse jumped around with de.
light ID see his friend again free.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08
4 Srmnathetie and Intelligent Dog.

| have two setter dogs, says Mr.. Z. H.
El1ridge, Of Newton, Mass One morn.
ing they were both missing. After
having been gone the greater part
of the day, Grouse returned home
pretty well tired out, but was able to
jump around my coschman, looking
up into his face. breaking and running
ahead as if he would say "Do fol
low me-" So ne followed Grouse far
into the woods. At last they came to
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08

ter. Her father, a carriage maker in
Ohio, was killed by a falling tree. She
married Z. r. Merrimsn, Who was so
dissipitated that her brother induced
her to take trip 10 Europe, for the
sake Of Riding herself temporarily of
her husband. The latter died while
she was in France and she Afterwards
married Pere Hyacinthe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08
4 NEv. YEARPs tLD.
FROM THE SWEDISH


TIE years roll unresting
Down Time rapid stream
A bubble fast fading
our days brightes, dream.
We follow, unfearing,
The on rushing hours
With Times pillows nearing
E,ernity's shores.
Thou All Great Eternal
Thy throne rests secure
High over Times surges
His pillars endure;
10 tempest or darkness,
No rude, raging sea
Can break the chain binding
Thy creatures TO Thee.
Oar dear ones have left us
But Thou dost remain
Thy love hath bereft us
We welcome the pain.
Thy strength crowns our weakness
Thy light cheers the gloom,
The graves deepest darkness
Thy smile doth Hume.
We forward 90, fearless,
At Thy blest command
Through dark waters cherries,
Ger storm beaten strand,
While Thou OR defender,
Our leader shall be;
through death or through danger
We triumph with Thee.
Al.Great One Eternal,
To Thee scars our song;
To Thee every purpose,
Thought. feeling, belong
Before US, behind US.
Around and above,
Like rainbows INN ortal
Ger reaches Thy love- Independent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08
Concerning the Far-North City OF Win
ninnp


There are eleven religious societies
in the new and lively city of Winnipeg,
Manitoba; and it is said that their az
gregate wealth is estimated at the inn
mense sum of$ll 800, 600. In the early
history Of the country the Hudson IS
Bay Company made grants of land 10
the various churChes-Prote9tant and
Roman Catholic. The company gave
no deed however, but simply made an
ehtry Of the gift Of the lands in its book.
This was considered all that was neces-
sary at the time. The lands Were
practically yalueless then. And the
company's promise then was consider
ed much preferable, and in most cases
il had been made good. The Roman
Catholic Church has been the most for
tunate, having title TO lands now valued
AT SlOOuO,OO0 On a very small pOr-
ton OF the Roman Catholic possessions
the Archbishop is assessed $500 600, and
for block valued at 100000 the
Archbishop has recently refused ar
oNer Of 1000 900. Three EpiscOpO'
churches have over 100000 worth Of
property mostly land the Methodist
100000, Presbvterians, $4,000 and
the remainder is divided between the
Baptlsts and Congregationalists. 4
number 81 costly church buildings have
already been erected IN Winnipeg, and
lt ls said two 500. Geo structures viii be
erected either this year or next. Sev-
era. Of the religious societies have spe-
culated IN city lands and made 8 good
deal ot money in that way.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08

Henry Ward Beecher viii resume
work upon his life Of Christ" in the
spring. The hrs; volume was publish
eG thirteen years ago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-08

Mr.. Gladstone is rapidly regaining
his health in the south of France.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

The CIVIL RIoHrs DEcIsIox.-At
q meeting in Washington city on Mon
day last to consider the decision Of
the Supreme Court in regard to the
civil rights bill. Fred. Douglass said
the colored people had been wounded
In the house Of their friends. The
event was neither common nor trivial.
aud 1t was surpassed in magnitude,
significance and importance by but
few such events in the nations histo-
ry. He looked at it as one Of the
striking and shocking developments
OF the conflict between the spirit of
liberty and the spirit Of slavery, and
speaking for his race, he said, they
felt it as they had felt the furious ats
tempt to force the accused system OF
slavery upon the soil of Kansas, the
enactment Of the fugitive slave law,
che repeal Of the Missouri compromise
and the bred Scott decision. Reso-
buttons were passed declaring it the
duty of the colored people to ally
themselves with the party which
would redeem the pledges to protect
colored citizens in their rights.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

Derarted this life On the 18th instant, Of
typhoid fever, Dir. THOMAS l.. HARRI-
son. in the 0sFd year Of his age. REQUI-
EscAT ~ PAcEi
How cruel and inexorable is the monster
DEATH He enters and there's no defence.
His time there none can tell. Death loves
a shining mark. lie invades our domestic
circle aud ruthlessly tears from our fond en-
brace cur nearest and dearest treasure In
the death Of Mr.. Thomas L. Harrison, =
whole community is bowed in prsfOund
grief, and all who knew him recognize the
loss Of COOL man, a true friend, a useful
and h0nored citizen. After a brief period
Of excruciating pain, no has passed from
life temporal 10 life eternal.
"What iss pomp, rule, reign, but earth and
dnstg
And live we how we may, yet die we
must"
Affable and courtly in manner, generous
in disposition, his beautiful home was the
scene Of hospitality rarely equallcd. His
remains lie entombed in the cemetery Of Sc.
.Joseph's church, Of which church he was q
consistent member His funeral was a touch
ing exhibition of the affection and honor in
which he was held by all classes Of the COM
munity. Loyal, true, generous, his memo
knew him and loved him. To his bereaved
children extend my most tender and aiIec-
tomato coincidence, with the assurance that
eve share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear,
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear" b.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

Browns Iron 'Bisfersf Good for
whatf Wen, sec what il has done.
70 6egfs sviA dysbcbria. II haa
cured some OF Tie worst cases.
z1eR fhixk ard feuev. Who
wanis to shake with cold and burn
with heat, when bottle or two OF
Browns Iron Bittcrs will drive the
source Of the mischief awayl
HauF abeRf rkexmafismf Itcurcd
Mr.. Elrashear, Of baltimore, and
hundreds Of cthers:s
Those dreedTaf reyvcxs 2yOz5lss.
Mr.. Berlin, OF Washington, The well.
known Patent attorney, was entirely
relieved by Browns Iron Bitters.
1he 1ikssezks Of .kse kidnevs.
Browns Iron Bitters cured Mr.. Mon
tague, Of Chris;iansburg. Va. and
an army Of other sufferers.
Debility and LzHgx0v. The Rev.
J. Marshall West, < scott City, Md,
i one of the many clcrgymen re-
stored by Browns Iron Bitters.
And as with vertigo, malaria, liver
complaint, and headache, Browns
Iron Bitters Is the Great Family
Medicine. -
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

eapsrmher 10Th, IN ire 9Th district, 1t West
Geld fls residence of MFs. n. A. Payne, de-
paTa ihis life Ia the IIih yearuf his are, JO-
SEpA h.. adopted son Of Miss 8. +. Payne.
Ofal the little wnIEs whose fate hoaFed them
% Sc Nary's irw years hac.... none we're more
forlnhafe iAan The subject Of this sketch. la
the ~ short years be renisined with them,
his lind ard afleciionase disposition bad 80
fwinei him arouad the hearts Of those two
lone aides that his death made before hap-
py lone one Of gloom sad sadness. Ills
bright face i seen no more and his joyous
lau9lihas ceased is merry ring through the
silealFooms-his gun and toys are but sad re-
mindsD u his too short stay. He Is not dead,
bar departed. A few more days aud years
and ysa viii meet him again, never 10 part.
IN he meantime, his spirit, freed from earth
aaa rshly cares foais in the realms Of bliss
ApS8ssr preseat inicrcessor for those who
sm0othed she few short years Of his life from
all the rOughness Of an orphans lot and made
him forget be Was "a alien aud = stranger.
g..
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

To-day, wednesday, is the time and Leon
ardtown the place for the Republican Mass
Meeting. At this writing, the sky is overcast
and threatening, aud the present outlook il
that The meeting viii not be a very large one.
The speakers announced to be present. how
euer, viii likely be on hand, and-and-we
are quite anxious TO hear the Brass Band.
Since the above was written, ihespeakers and
band have arrived and the meeting organized
by eleciing John N. Graves, President; wm.
F. Hall and Jas. Jackson, vice-PrcsideEts and
Enoeh B. Abel, Secretary. We return our
thanks for the kind offer Of chair at the
meeting and regret that business engagements
prevented US from attending and reporting
he speeches.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25
ANOTHER FLuaRr AMONG CoLORED

ANOTHER FLuaRY AMONG CoLoRED
VoTERs.-There was q dreadful fur
~, says the Daily Sun Of Saturday
last, in the 9th ward colored repnbli-
can club. caused by division of SEN
timent among the members on the
question as to which local ticket they
should support for Mayor and Coun-
cImen. ]. w. Glascoe, the president,
aud David E. Hughes, the secreta-
~. rendered their designations. Mr..
Hughes said:
''We propose to support Mr. Penn. the dem
CcrAiic NOMINEE ieg the council, and Mr.. la
0be tnF mayor, because the republican party
as itexisis does not recognize the eolOred man
ia Maryland Color,d men of ns.eclable
families, taxpayers in the city, men who have
worked for the party politically, and for the
cA,loEed people morally and intellectually, are
paid OF by promises, and the s0-cailed white
republicans, men high In authority. have de-
ared after teaThing as throughout the United
stiles that We have civil rights privileges,
have faisihed their word, ms & shown by the
rrcent decision Of the United States Supreme
Coart. HencrioTth We forget and blot from
memory the question Of color, aud depend
mp n men irrespective Of pOlilirs TO advance
intellectually and morally our r.ace. On the
words Of Fred Douglass, We are slaughtered In
the house Of our friends, and viii 50 teach our
people,"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25


PREPARING FOR AcTIvE WoRK.-
Orr Comfy Democratic Central Com
mittee contemplated holding a meet
ing in Lsonardtown On Tuesday last
for consultation and to take measures
looking to the adoption or agencies to
bring ont the democratic vote on cleo
ton day. Owing TO the rainy wealth
er Of Tuesday. The meeting did not
take place. and il is now suggested
that another meeting be called at the
earliest date possible. In the mean
while. a. time is very important. and
something mey again intervene to
prevent meeting Of the Committee,
We suggest that the democrats Of the
several election districts take this
matter in hand themselves, meet ct
some convenient point in their respec-
tive districts on Saturday evening
next and select FIVE young active and
earnest democrats to make canvass
Of their different localities and to
make arrangements for stirring up
and bringing ont the democratic vote
on election day in behalf Of our State
Ticket. we know the members of
the Central Committee sufficiently
well to predicate that they will cor
daily approve Of this somewhat revo-
lutiOnary proceeding.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

nc. zaigoes' Items.
II Is impossible adequately TO describe the
viciSsitudes Of the weather. A few hours
during the day beautiful butterflies leisureIy
fit from Zenne to Zenna slipping the sweets
Of the same and ere the stars make their ap-
pcarance, the cold wind from the North makes
one realize that winter Is coming apace.
Farmers ara utilizing every FAIR day or part
thereof getting their corn, &c. properly secur-
ed. Smoking thusking p feasts are in order,
and We Opine times are not TOO hard for the
owners TO lrett froIicksome laborvrs to boiled
lamb, sOur-krout, and an occasional coca
cocktail
Considerable sickness prevailing just now,
principally measles and diseases arising from
malaria.
Oystermen are complaining Of dull prices,
and this accounts for the increased number Of
shippers Of barrelled oysters. Mr.. William
Beal Of baltimore contemplates erecting an
oyster shocking establishment on st. Jeromes
creek near Mr. Alex. Bayne's celebrated coves.
The fine mansion Of Robt Fenwick Taylor
vii! soon be completed and the village Of st.
lnigOes' win then vie with our own deartO
Pine Well, as news Is scarce, and the long
drawn shadows Of the afternoon warn us that
night Is near, We beg 10 be excused for our
forced brevity which nIortifes our proud
spirit, and creates sadness which is sad in
deed
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

TAXATION IN CHARLEs.-Though
We might question with crushing
force the bogus claim of the Port To-
bacco Times that Charles county is
entitled to the distinction of being
among the highest. if not the very
highest, taxed Of Maryland county
communities, we shall refrain. from so
doing, ~ we have no wish to engage
in quarrel with a neighbor about
an honor we would willingly, if we
could, abdicate in his favor. We give
the statement of the Times on this
subject, promising that oar County
tax is fraction in exces of l01 cents
on the 500, without including the
cost Of collection. Says the Times:
THE taxes here are higher than in
almost any county in the State, being
kept up almost to the highest war
rates. All the offices of the county,
with a .few exceptions, are loosely
and inefficieatiy administered and
there is a painful suspicion existing in
the minds of the people that there is
chapter in the financial management
of the county which has not been re-
vealed. An investigation of the
county books will probably make
grave disclosures. Hense it is that
the local election over shadows in tie
minds of our thoughtful citizens all
other political considerations. AL
true citizens of the county, regardless
Of political convictions, must admit
the necessity of a change, and all
things now point hopefully to the fact
that change is to. be made"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. b. G. Harris celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary Of their marriage at their
residence, EllenbOro', near this village, on
Monday last, the 22nd Of October instant,
We have no particulars Of the celebration,
but feel ourselves highly cOmplimented 10
have been remembered by our friends on
the occasion, ard sincerely wish. that many
happy returns of their marriage day may
still he in store for them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

A BLAzE AT ANEAPoLIs.-A disas-
trOus ere took place in Annapolis on
Monday last which involved the de-
structiOn Of twelve houses 10 the bus
iness part Of the city and the loss Of
two lives. Eight OF the buildings
burned were brick and four Of wood.
The total loss Of property is estimat-
81 at $9O. 600. which is only covered
by insurance in part. The disaster
caused general suspension Of busi-
ness, including tie sessions Of court.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25
DECLINATION.

MessFs. Editors Ny lhanks are due and
hsrehy rendered to the Kind friends who have
announced me in your paper. ne candidate
for the 0flice Of States Attorney. and also 10
those IN every section At the county who hsve
8 earnestly prOaeFed me their support, but
{ duties and resIsoasi0iliiies, due 60 clients
md others who have entrusted me With their
hasiness torres, ne u decline political lOncEs
at this tine, Respectfully Yours.
B. HARRIS CAVALIER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

We regret 10 state, that Mr.. Frank N.
Holmes, tie Examiner Of our county schools,
has been seriously i'll for several days past,
and though something better at latest re-
ports, Is considered not yet out Of danger,
and is still in a very feeble condition. His
complaint, we learn, is Of typhoid charac-
ter.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

~. BaIloa's Magazine for November has
4 long and interesting chapter Il Wm II i.
Thomes's Belle Of Australia. The story Is
drawing 70 close, and this installmenf Is
very exciting One more issue u the maga-
zine. and Il viii be finished; and then the
author win begin new tale, called On Land
and Sea. or California in the Years l843, -
and -, when Mr.. Thomes was ON tle coast,
c0ileriing hides II will be an entertaining
narrafive 20 read. Besides The Belize, Baliou
has some thirsy-ve different articles, ilInsira-
tions, poems, stories. household and puzzle
pages, and other matters Of inleEest. Remem-
Der. the magazine in ouiy 81 .50 per annum,
or Is cenfs q single copy. Just send 10 cents
for n sample copy, and see what nice maga-
zine L Is. For salreveryw Published
By Thomes 3 Talbot, - HaEley Street, Bos-
ION, Mass.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

In onF report Of tie speeches 81 the Demo
cratic Mass Meeting. we have been forced by
limited space 10 leave out much that we
would ike 10 have printed. While the
speeches are undoubtedly married by our
abridgmeni. they viii ssiil prove interesting
reading 70 our PATRONS who we're not fortu-
nats enough 10. hear them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

- J. y Lsroqns's Ansi-I'ilions Bitiers, a
puEtIr vegetable. fanlsiess family medicine
fas Il diseases Of TIE Liver and Stomach.
eura sex and nervens hsadarhes REGULATES
ths bsNels. aids dieesiion. and Is certain
rennd prssensive q ehiiIs and svers.
Pre- 3 cents : paper. Or - bottle. W..
z Taornioa, cor. Baltimore and Harrison
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-25

BIS Honor. Judge Crane. who llas been con
sned 70 his bed in Washington, d. c.; with
what vas Supposed 70 he an ahsces in fhe
side. has safieieaiIy recovered. wesre pleased
10 state. to be abe 70 return home this week.
His wife i with him.