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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-19

remedy for the cabbage worm is found
Ia smart or pepper weed. lie dries it
thoroughly, SO that it can be reduced to
powder, which he sprinkIes over the
young plants, or when the worm begins
to appear; it will also prevent iniurv
from the little black Heas TIT so,oc,
times infest the plant. Possibly. If the
smart weed was boiled in water, and
that sprlnkled on the plants, it would
serve the same purpose.
IT is just the time now for all owners
of cattle to look well to the fodder
Dry, hard, indigestible feed promotes
what Is known as murrain, red water.
mad itch, and other diseases which pre-.
vail in the fall. When the feed is poor.
then is the time to make use of some of
the cheap inseed cake-meal; or, of
linseed alone, which is nutritive and
BEAUTIFULLY laxative. See that the
water supplied them is pure, and not
charged with decaying matter.
Iowa is the greatest pork state in the
Union. According to the last census
she had 100000 head of swine, while
Illinois had 5,17O,266 and Missouri A.
533,l33 There has since been large
decrease in these numbers in all these
states, owing to the short corn crops,
but Iowa still holds the supremacy, and
with this years magnificent corn yield,
will soon go back to the census figures,
If not surpass them.
w. ID. BoYNToN says, in the Indiana
Farmer, that the healthiest pork cannot
be obtained from clear feed of dry
corn. The digestive organs of the ami
mails SO fed are sure to get out of order
upon SO heating a food, and thus the
whole system becomes tainted and i'm
pure. A partial diet of green food, and
the exercise Of getting it from the pasG-
ure, will keep the animal in good thrifty
condition. Rotten vegetables and foul
slops may be eaten by hogs that have
never known any other food, but that
is no sign that it is better for them than
clean, wholesome food, as many attempt
to argue.
SOME time ago, says scientific pa
per, large number of horses died in
Nordheim, Germany, from Inflammation
of the intestines, til g true cause not at
first being known. At last it was as
signed to the hay, in which, upon close
examination, an immense number of
animalculee were found. They be-
longed to the genus f@narius to which
genus the mites living on dry fruit and
in cheese also belong. In times of
horse disease 1t might, therefore, be
proper to microscopically examine hay
and straw, since even the best fodder,
if stored in damp place, is very likely
to be infested by those and other para
sites.
IF domestic animals could be fattened
as rapidly as the carnivora are when
they are full fed, remarks the National
Live Stock Journal, then the task would
indeed be easy. But the carnivora eat
flesh and tissues having the constituents
Of their own bodies ready prepared,
while domestic animals are built up by
slow process from material which,
while made up of constituents measur-
ably like the BODY, are still, in the main,
quite unlike it. But it is doubtless a
wise provision that the flesh counted
good for use as human food Is put on
by slow process, otherwise it would be
fabby and oily; would shrink in the pot,
and vanish before a cold blast.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-19
A Child's Shoe in an AbalOne Shell.
[From the San Mateo Journal. ]

Mr.. George ". Fox brought a curl
osity from Hovious' ranch, near Span
ishtown that demands little more than
passing notice. II consists of frag-
ment of abalone shell, with 8 perfect
shoe of 9 child imbedded on the inside,
and encrusted with the peculiarly col
ored shell of this molusk. It is not an
accidental representation of a shoe, but,
as can be plainly seen, shoe with but
tons on the side, and even the string
that was used TO fasten it is to be seen.
and what are thought to be the bones of
the foot can be seen inside of the shoe.
The leather has been incrusted until il
has the appearance of a part of the
shell. Different opinions, of course.
are given, but the one that comes. in
our opinion, nearer to the cause is that
a child, playing among the rocks, had
put her foot under the shell while it was
lifted, and the abalone had closed down
on it. The parents or friends happily
were within call and rescued the child
by sacrificing the shoe. The pieces of
what were thought to be bone may be
secretlons OF the abalone similar to the
inner part of the shell, which can be
seen when the shell is broken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-19
A Man Without a Skull.

lFrom the st. Louis GIobe-Democrat
Z. FL. Woodall, of Hartsell, Ala, is 55
years of age and stands six feet. On
the 22d of January, 1882, while alone in
a room he was seized with fit and fell
into the fire, from which he was re-
moved after having been fearfully
burned. His head and face were almost
consumed, and for days he fingered in
torture SO terrible that death would
have been relief. His friends had no
thought of his recovery, but finally he
arose from the bed upon which he had
suffered so much His head was hair
less, his eyelashes were gone, and his
face was terribly scared.
Some time after getting up Mr..
Woodal's physician discovered that
section of the skull was loose, and was
compelled to remove it. Other sections
became loose and were removed, too,
until the entire top of the skull was
taken away. The sections were removed
at intervals and as piece was taken
away the opening was covered so as to
protect the brain. Soon after removing
the first section it was ascertained that
thin skin was growing over the skull
in such way as to cover the brain, and
as sections were taken away the skin
extended. The operation lasted a long
time. It was performed with remark
able success, and to-day Mr.. Woodall is
walking around without any skull on
top of his head, while he carries the re
moved skull in box. The top of his
head is covered with cloth and over this
he wears an oil-cloth cap, which protects
his head from his hat. His left eye is
sightless, but he sees from his right
eve
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-19

A CHICAGO travelling man used a
preparation for softening his cheek, and
started out on trip. On his return he
emit to shoemaker to half sole his
face with the kind of leather they
make heels out Of Graphic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-19

Col. ROBERT G.. INGERsoLL is an
nounced as the orator of the unwilling
OF Kit Carson's monument at Santa Fe,
n. NJ, December l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

oyrEsrrrs or TIE POOR FOR TIE MKT > YEARS
eth Day of Term.
Charlcs;own District, John +. Coiston
Niidlcway District John G. Shirley.
Kabictown District, William Wit.
Slcpherds,owu District, q. /. lickider.
lIarpcr's Ferry District, \. NJ. Sponceiier.
ROAD SURVEYORS FOR TIE SEXr YEAEs-ifth
day Of Term
Charlcs.own D;stric'-Nm. Bcail, j. il. VII
shire ami Nat Conrad
Niiddleway Dis,rict-A. Il. Tanquary and David
r. Jones.
Katlctoen fis.ric:-N ash'n Rcnner end y.
Z. Thomson.
Harpor's Ferry Dis;riet-Adam Cockreli and
Saml w Strider.
Sheph.rdstoua District-John Keplinger
Jamos T. OsbouTnc Philip 4 Mo!er aud james
NJ Hendricks
\ Statement Of Anal settlement with Eugeh5
Baker. former Sheriff OF this county. submitted
to the Court, approved, and ordered 70 be re-
corded in Book of Sheriff $ accounts-,Zd day
OF Terla.)
Petitions signed by more than 100 voters of
this county Co adopt the Road Law passed
March l2;h, 1SSi. this day presented to the Court
end lail over 20 the next August Term
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
HOUSE BUILDING. DARNs, BRIDGES, 81
CR.gEX' FR.gTCEsY5 '0RH!

Ilaving large assortment cf remnants and
pieces % handsome LrccdJl silks, safins and
vclyets. we erbttirg thein spin assorted BAN
.alcs and furnishing them for Crazy Patch
work" Cushions Mats. Tdics. &C.. &c. Pack
a,c No lis tupdsomc bundle 81 exquisite
silks. satius and broeadeA ycgcis itil differently.
.hvf ~ thing for the most srgerj lrt'cCn ~ faH-
rga4rt. Sent postpaid Tor SO cents 10 postal
note or l-ceui stamps Package 40. 2-Conta!g.
irg three times - much - paraage No. J.
Sent postpaid for 500. These arcail % the rer1
ffS ea,iffand cannot hc eluailci 10 ary fiher
six works in the [ s. ~ tire talc mr. priees
They viii please any lads one O-lef always
brings % dozen more. LADIES MANUAL or
FANCT WORK, with 40 Illustrations and ful
instructions f5r artistic fancy work. handsomely
bound, postpaid 80 cts. Ortr uor. Addrcss
THE RocarsTEH SILK Co., Rochester. =. !.
Nay -, lss3-st.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
AULTMAN & TAYLOR ENGINES,
TukESHERs. SAW MILLS,

and on First Cla- Farming Implement o.
well Is 1ny make Of Engines. saw Miiis and
Thrcshcrs for sale and guarantee .ull saiisilc-
ton or no sale ght Novelty saw Mil q ihc
wonder Of the age The cntire thing B, Oh
wheels. ready Tor work, 81 soon as you can go
q Th.eshing Machine tie s.w travels % the lo,,
the los remains .iill The saw cutting under
takes a great deal les power than tle old way.
Giyn Us q chance.
lam prepared 70 move my Saw MI from farm
20 farm, 70 Dr. tlcSaaing .or the farmers on the
frggi.st-. .....,...
have al kinds aud sizes Of LDMBkk On
hand. for sale: and the best FERIlLlIlHo
ever used IN the county, for sale $3.50.
JAMES H. COEkLlN.
Mo- - fg.f-Gf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Tho hmcntcl John Brown was saintof &c
pures. water compared 90 th, Dauyiilc dcm2-
Gratis us pic,urcl in sherman IS beautiful report
and yc. John Brown lid mos, certainly I.-
aa inoFensive negro 10 Ulrpor's Very.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
LINZ l. !!

rT'IIE Rivert1a Lime will be sold q, the ~
i lowing rates, to-wit:
In quantities Of more than 10 BaAiels at one
per Bgsliel.
For q 80 Bushels at one time 30
For 2toJ 35c
For Single
For Single BE.
G. FRANK GALLAHER.
Nav p Issl-3,n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

For SAFE.

Al PART of the original John Stephenson Fe.
"A male Seminary property, tthe Eastern pcr-
tom containing about Two Acres will be SOLD
either in whole or in parts. 10 srit purchasers
Proposals will be received for purchase Of said
W. y. TRAVERS,
". /. WILSON,
Rev. c. y. CAMPBELL,
GUSTAV BROWN,
-,,a = fSS4N4t Directors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA.

SUMNER LAW LECTURES (nino weekly
hcgin 10Th July. 1881 and end l0.h seitcmbfr 7.
lay- proved Of signal u-e,-lst, 20 students
Who design 10 pursue their stuiies 90 tbs "
other Law school ~ r. those wliD prOpose ~
read privately: aud 81, % practitioner "i'
have not had tic advantage NJ systematic ~
Of Va. 20 Jomx y. MlxoE, lsof Com. and sisi.
slaw.
Nav % fg9.-im
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
10 zee E9AbUc.

WHEREBY n1fiNthc good Peoplco hgr.c
4 townmd tae l'Iblic, also, tlr't ah Ni'. iii'
il to tlciralyimilgc io book go uy G1Hi- h.-
fir. purchasing abrbat ! h1sc oI brand ainc
10; ui sample, from sonc ~ ihc leading hu1,a
of New YORK a. psiladcp.ia. al eariac..
malcin thc iaicst style ani in w3rkuaiiia
manner. / Wili Say with confidence tha' i'l
orders for garments VIII be iiiic3 o. The eniiT.
satisfaction OF whoever inas fav0i inc WIKI %
c.ll.
L8-Cu.tins made Speciality.
Respectfully .........,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Congress should speedily pass the bi'l lateiy
introduced providing heavy penalties t'f the
private use OF banl, funds by bank officers 1t
is d timely idea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
IsUH' TIIE;
ESTFAiY 1WlhE bidder.

ErARMER-. De careful u huyingyoar Farm
p ing implements Don't Doe per ladcd 90
soon. there J. an ahurtauce of all kinds oI lia-
chirary cn TIE market. Kscollcei Thar The
EtsriJ Ir6tDrtf Urine Biader,
was the only Tcfnt yindcr oa' Dag year that
gave Entire Satisfaction. Onc hand ana iDi,e
Iorss- w.,s am that was rcHrirtd to 30 30 the
work Wehonot prppo-e totatl.srtfc rhroyc'
with this Hinder So Running after cSic-is, a.
make 70 work. Nou clu hold your membership
In Church and riu o.. E,'erlyall through bar
vest. The uncertainty ~ li.cand The certainty
of death. makes this great point. ihis ia d."
experimental Binder. Wc refer yoa 90 Mr.
Woodward. near kableiown, WHO haa Used ii'e
E.tcrly, for pr)Dr0itic above ana not lo As'i',7
wild talk. VINO worry you with ilowcry cef'ih-
.nsa4 Tho
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
state Of EEssa g'irg:ni0,

IOuntN OF JtHtIsUl
Clerks Office Of the County Court.
The following is a List of Deeds admitted to
Record in said Office, during the week ending
May 81, 1854
l. Isaac Fouze Special Commissioner, 10
James W. Grub. Deed OF Bargain and sale
dated liay 2Sth, 1854 conveying Lots No. !,
No. <. 10. o and le. Of Land in North Bolivar
ceased Date of Record. May 18th, 1854.
, George w. spot.s 10 Mary 5 Howard
Decd of Release, dated and recorded May SIS,
1854
3 William Doran TO John B. Sprigss. Deed
of Rtreain anu sale, dated May 10Th, 1874, Ton
ycying Lot y. Block NM, Camp Hill IN Har-
pcr's Ferry. Date OF Record, May 3ist, ISL
Tcste.
It. =. MOORE.
Tune :. lSSs. .Clcgl1 Of County Court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
TO The PUBLIC.

(tHARLEs McCARD, the Old ReIiable ="
" informs his friends and the pntlic hat he
has rented room IL the Woiriek Building
formerly occupied by J. T. Marker, which has
been neatly fitted % A. eating Room for bis
friends and the public geaefelly Al kinds Of
eatables continually on hand. Ilath o. meals
at short notice, At al hotrs dnl il good style.
gs;- Ice Cre1A etd Co'bs e Spe-iaiy. ~
Gise him a cal
May 1, IS CHARLES II. NcCARD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
nlLLIaE1Y & FAHGY eOODs.
BJILDIah CONTRACTS.

TElHE undersigned. WHLpER and con
4 TRACTOR. desire toin!crn tn 'iizcu-
of Jefferson Covuty...li The COMMUNITY geuer-
ally that he Is PR pare, 10 undertake all Kidd
cfBniidng CcntTacts. VIZ.
HOUSE BUILDING. BARNS, BRIDGES, &C
Alsoflrnish daft or .Fetches.at short notice
with estimates.
An experience If ten years warrants me ID
sayirrtiat lean please q BIZ ding Community
and refer the people Of Jefferson 20 my patron.
in this and ms native Comfy Of Clarke Con
tempating permanent home in JciierFoI
County. 40 Summit Point, hope thus 90 i1en
tih, with. aud make myself known 70. her pco
ple. and ask 4 share Of their patronage,
Respectfully.
Feb. :. Issf-tf PR PULLIAM
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

One Lewis, an oil Spectator, ''eSamped from
Washington last week with trust funds ofsome
dozen conddius dupes-embryo dabblers in
Wall street dynamite.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Whichever way ihc November feline junp'
ne are conGlcn, an Empire State mao 'rill. lc
tle next President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
Notice

Be RcGdy Whcn the " i'3Hsfon iii =
I'GSS.S.
Officers. Soldiers and others Of the Mcxi
con War Service; Widows of dccrGss.
persons who served send on promptly
your ramcsin full and as particular slricirci''
az service ~ possible To- the subscriber! cncioS,it
in your letters six cents postage stamps, for re-
turn nj proper application papers. The icsa
fee allowed mot payable until gftp The Pension
j. grqn,,d. address
JOHN : GALIAHER, Attorney,
6l5G street South West,
March IS. si-tf. Washington, d. {.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

l.n convention. aaj from an accounts he Is
,ls. likely o. receive more than onc-touTth %
til ware uf the CrceulGckers of that county ai
The cicul1u.
The death 40 Lockporr, y. y, last week q
ex-C1a-re,snian Crowlcys daughter was DC
seems q case of hcart-hresk consequent o. tie
s,a..erir- Of tie .enrseamcat sstvsen that
Young lajy and ,hc Presidents son, Allan AZ
thur The rupture was it's sad, brough,
aboa, by che President. hia.seli who decricd
his ssa GOO young.
4. isau interesting p.c.ure % see Ben Butler
.lyle .trlluirs -lc Tariff anl .hus bidding.
When Sc comes % s.relllns an important,
question ,hc willy B. r. B. can give his politi-
c.l -i,als point or two. Bu has written
letter ou ,geTarlr wherein he bids oycoHcutly
well .3y o.. wandering votes OF either party
Free Tule. he Says IS Incompatible with the
y.s.pess VI our country.
Thc7, g. nothing iaAn.iie in Ben Brtler's
energetic srallHns cs ths Tariff question:
Asked fl- hi5 view thereon he has had To face
the mgs.. ana ae doe, i.-1elu.ifllly. Tie
ore.ic.l-. hes SAYS, fsce trl1, s. desirable bat
tle li. arca OF oar country anl is Vas, inter
e,,s viB uo. alaat of i,s application. lie ia
v9-s. tlc-.llr,. au imp1st FAX on Injuries sutii-
cieut only f,rau economical admins ration OF
CO.. Government. ANA the free c1:ry of manu-
featuring AMI up. materials no; rr1lCceliu The
L. s.. ANA wi,hil chose limits o. SD iuliciolsiy
Dlsc. ogr duties as Oh best EN- 1Ir1lc and all
...-. .-. t g., .--.- lt-t.fsr.,- a-.1 Z Ir....,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

That there are as good Fish in the sea sever
were caught. is an axiom the jailed president
of the busted Marine National Bank in New
York will sigaally apprcciatejus now.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05


Ordered that the Sheriff Of this county col,
lecr 40 cents on each slc0 of Real and Personal
Property of this county, and One Dollar capt.
,a;ion tax, as County Levy OF the present year
ROAD TAX.
Ch0rlcstown District, 10 cents On each 500
,cf Real and Personal Property.
Mildleway District cents on each SOD OF
Real and Personal Property.
Kabetown District cents on each SlVO oil
Rgal and Personal Property
Shcphe-lstown District, cents Oh each 500
of Real and Personal Property.
Hurpers Ferry District, - ccntson each 500
OF Zeal and Personal Property
1AN ~ rras
lst Dog. 50 cents; ID Dog, $50 ; 81 Dos, So
anu one Dollar per head ;or each additional
il, Clip, 81; 2l Clip. Sand five dollars per
head Tor each additional Clip.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Naxvcr received only about onc-touFth 81
ti., v.,, rs Hsr-i..r, county In the Buckhan-
hon convention. aaj from an accounts he Is
u.. likely o. receive more than one-tourth oi
ti1 ,cic 6f the Crcenbackers of that county at
ff... ..f... r.url
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Tha. is en- intensely modes. individual who
canno. say tomorrow or next day that he knew
how il was going to be I'll along. told you
so'' = 2 pretty numerous fellow nowadays.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
CIfAMOIs SKINS.

nF which wc hevo nice and select stock
~ rungirgin Price'frrm II 10 - cent apiece
Al.oanice stock OF c.irrl-..e and bathing spOnscs
May -, lSsi. AlSQJ III %.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
SsGse OF sg7sss E'irsin;a,

,SSNg9 OF g3Tys U :, sEtFs'f
County % jefferson, SET
May Term, 1854,
Jefferson County Court, W Va.
(Continued.)
ASSESSMENT OF COUNTY LEVY.
The County of Jefferson, DR..
To amt 90 Miscellaneous Orders
since ;hc last levy Court. So, oV.14
Amt of Parish Orders since the last o,-
Tnvv & ,urt. ............................ 3,70927
50 6694l
Depositum in the Sheriff hunds....... 65i3.3l
so ,2l2.73
Credit.
By amt Of Capitatiou Tax ..........'...S3 l6o.UJ
40 cents on each 500 Of S65i3l95,
amt Of Real Il Personal Property 26 0j2.1o
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Among other immense possessions. Senator
Edmunds is now said to be the owner Of the
largest tombstone factory in Ncrmont-a con-
.oline.itt fcr the beaten ones atChcago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

\ Copy-reste.
ia. MOORE,
Clerk Of County Court.
jane s, 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Gen Iiavley. Of Connecticut is good enough
20 dcuy chat he said the republicans could nom
inate wooden cigar store Indian and eject II.
lis veil Hrag IS good dog but holdfast IS
better. Ifs.J.T. consents to run the party OF
great moral ideas, viii find it deuced close
III -...h-n.c-.- DO. mn M.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

The Irving Hall democracy held Tousing
T;ldcn an, gin New York last week and con
ference committees were chosen to h'ri'onHo
faction. John Kelly isstil- worth
combating j. would seem.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

lie BqHiaoreqa last we k gave portrait OF
Hon. VIM L. Wilson, also pen sketch cred
liable 20 the writer for It's accuracy and caillhg
to Che public mind the very honorable career
OF our distinguished tcwAsiuan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

The Congressional Convention for this, She
se,ond. District, has been called to meet at
Grafton on the 22nd Of July-the day before
the State Convention at Wheeling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

some Of the voters in this c,gniy though
honest and earnest in their iei!ty 20 the Green
back party will hardly, We think, be willing
merely because Few prominent men OF their
party have been caio!ci iato "a coalition WIN
,lc republicans. to vote io7 Maxwell who did,
years ago keep them, by test oaths from the
polls because :hcy sym?4th.zcd with thcirsons
in gray whose graves jus; ROW aye green with
co.'s grass AMI fragrant With roses strewn up
on thc,n p. loving hands.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Grccnbackcrs ofdemocratic antecedents Mil
be sci, unto death If they swallow the coalition
cspsulc with tcst-oath Maxwell init, prepared
for h;Hl az Buchanon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-02-21

In lT99, which was commonly, though
erroneous, regarded as the last year OF
the eighteenth century, a prediction
was widely spread and believed that
the world would come to an end with
the 3lst of December. Children and
their credulous elders were greatly
scared, and some of their more phIeg-
matte contemporaries did not feel EASY
in mind, as their skeptical utterances
would lead one to think. Throughout
New England the Christmas of 1893
was .phenOmenally warm. Families
dined without fires and with open win
dows. This tropical visitation was by
many regarded as forerunner of the
final confiagration and grief at the un-
expected death of the father of his coun-
try added sadness to apprehension.
The much dreaded day came at last,
and as its sun sank toward the western
horizon it was bathed, as were the
whole heavens, in glow of fiery crim-
son. The little ones and many of their
guardians trembled and feared, even
when they were not actually convinced
that "redder yet these fires should
glow" But darkness came as usual,
red gave place to black and the first
morning of 1900 dawned as mornings
had dawned for thousands of years be-
fore and have dawned for more than
four score years since. Descriptions of
scenic effects are always vague and gen.
eral, and comparisons between the pres
ent and the past are necessarily unsat-
isfactory. Judging, however, from
what aged people have told us of 1899,
our recent experience were for once, at
least, equaled.