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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The twelfth game in the league was played
at Bath, Saturday night between the Alamo
das of that city, and the w. II. rs of
Lewiston The game lasted half an hour,
and was won by the Alamedas to 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Some six iaches of snow fell SUNDAY
night, which at six o'clock yesterday morn
ing changed to rain, continuing nearly the
entire forenoon. Asa result the roads and
sidewalks were very sloppy and slippery.
Pedestrians over the hills found the travelling
dangerous, and many found seats on
the pavement. 1t appeared last night as
though colder weather was at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
[3tfn.

In Augusta, Dee 10, Benz. Mcdonald. aged "a yrs.
In Gardiner, Dec. II, Prescott Chamberlain of
Gardiner aged 81 years. months.
In Paris, Dec. 5th. Samuel McAllister, aged IS
years.
In Auburn. Dec. 18th. Peabody B. Chase, aged 90
years, month.
In st. Joseph Home. Deering, Dec. 10th, Susan
Ferguson, aged 100 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
DECEMBER TERM
OF the Superior Count. Judge whitehouse
Presiding.
MoxDAy Doc TX

MONDAY, Dec Is
Wormell VS.. Maine Central Railroad Co.
The testimony in this case was closed at half
past five and the court adjourned until eight
O'Clock. The arguments will be made this
evening and the jury charged in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

A hay barn belonging to j F. Clark, locat-
ed in Augusta near the Sidney line, was
burned Sunday night. Loss $500. Insured
for $500. Twelve tons of hay and farming
tools were also consumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Some new hitching posts in front of F. L
Webber's store, are among the improv ements
at the north end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Gen. George L, Beal proposes to order in
the present helmets worn by the militia snd
substitute cork helmets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
tharrtfn.

In Brewer Dec. 18th. Fred J. Burr to Miss Mary
W. Tozier, both OF Brewer.
In Lewiston, Dec 9Th, Chas. +. Emerson to Miss
Annie L. Edgecomb, both of Lewiston.
In Lewiston. Dec. sth, Waldo II. Coven to Miss
Dora r. Tukesbury, both of Lewiston.
In Bddeford, Dec 18th, Jerry Deugan of Portland,
to Miss Maria Giblin of Biddeford-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The horse shoers met with bonanza yes
terday. At one shop in the afternoon fifteen
horses were waiting for the smith to sharpen
their shores, and they were still coming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

There were several sleighs seen on the
street yesterday, but their progress was slow
and labored, as the runners cut through the
sush and snow to the rough and frozen
ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The house Of Mr.. Wadsworth, on Beech
Hill, Pittston, was damaged BY fire to the
amount of Sl60, Sunday night. Insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Mr.. James L. Stoddard of Gardiner has
been appointed trial justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The school house in district number .,
Chelsea, known as the Hayes school house,
was burned Saturday night about twelve
O'Clock 1t was supposed to have been the
work of an ncendiary, as there had been no
fire Ia the stove since Friday afternoon.
Loss about 5000. insured tor $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

At the annual election of Seth Williams
Post, 6. A, H., the following officers were
elected for the coming year Com, w. A.
Swan; J. V. G., DIR. j. o. Webster; 5 V.
e., Frank White; o. d., o. N. Hacking
ton; o. G., Charles Sawtelle; Q. NJ, S. w.
Lane; Chan, Fred Gannett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The Superior Court was in session last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Ifyou have a Sore Throat, Cough or a
Cold. try B. H. Douglass & Sons Capsicum
Cough Drops; they are pleasant to the taste,
perfectly harmless and will surely cure YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Rough on Itch" cures humors. eruptions,
ringworm, letter, salt-rheum, frosted feet,
chilhlains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
"Rough on roo,hachs.n

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothsche,
Fseeache. Ask for Trough on Toothache. Z"
10 & soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

The trial of Charles Morgan Wallace for
murder commences at the Court House TO-
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

Sheriff Cobb of Togus, spilled 80 gallons
of contraband liquors, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

U@MUsIc LEssoSs.-In classes of three
"a lessons. $40; at the Hallowell Classical
Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16
OUR ADVERTISERS.
conclusion of Our Ramble Among the
Journals Holiday Patrons.
Gannett q Morse.

The children delight to revel around the
Old Woman in the Shoe and gaze on her
large family of little tots, as also to bask in
the sunshine of Old Santas smiling counte-
nance. Both pleasures are afforded to them
this year, while real Christmas tree lust
loaded down with beautiful presents 10
pleasing sight, indeed All of these sights
can be seen IN different parts of Novelty
Hall where one of the largest displays of
toys and fancy goods ever shown here NAV be
inspected. The large attendance during
The opening days of the novelty fair have
assured its financial success The novelty
store itself is also crowded full of holiday
presents and look all through this establish
ment is well worth the time. So call early
no Gannett Morse before the assortment
is broken into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

This firm is one of the most enterprising
and successful doing business on the street.
They are now showing all the latest patterns
in stoves and ranges. The new brass goods,
40 attractive and fashionable, are shown by
them. The firm, have large number of
articles suitable for Christmas presents
Their line of jsck-knives is extensive and
well worthy of an examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

proprietors of the popular corner drug store,
are making very tasty display of holiday
articles Their plush goods are very hand
some and can but attract purchasers. One
of these novelties is a plush stationery case
which can be utilized for other purposes after
its contents are exhausted We saw mag
nidcent plush jewelry and perfume case
placed on their counters for the holiday trade.
The firm handle fine line of perfumes also
have a large stock of confectionery.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

susa uaae . SAahsspssssaA snA uhskis merely EIixahekAan- BR fhe dfAcu1y is, in seality, ezeasax skaa shiA Nenz3y . centuy ago Sir William Joses csllaied passages from Shakespeare and Hafs, thus proving that much which might he regarded a peculiar to Shakespeare CT his age is. in psality, universal Asfar as these parallelisms are entitled 10 any weight whatever, they would merely var rant suspicion-no unlikely one under any circumstances-that each vas aware of and appreciafed the others geuias, or hat both had avziled themselves of an opportunity to snatch . though, from the same source In one of his plays Shakes- peare appropriates an idea nom Terence. His misquotsfion-fcr such n is-is made through the grammar of William Lilly. The incident is trivial in itself, but it carries great weight in such case as this. Is 1t conceivable that % profound and enact . scholar as Bacon should have relied on Lilly's grammar tor an idea from TeEencel l cite this instance be- caase it is characteristic of Shakespeares scholarship. Throughout his dramas he manifests the same carelessnes& in his use of the ancient classics. Judge Holmes, as hr as know. has failed to md the same to be true of Bacon.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
HIT BONNET.

When meeting bells began to toll, And pions folks began io pass, She deftly tied her bonnet on, The little, sober neetiRg glass, All in her neaf. white-curtained room, before her tiny looking glass-
 So nicely round her iady-eheeks. Ard smoothed her bands of glossy hair And innoeently wondered if Her bonnet did not make her fair: Then sserniy chid her foolish heart for har- boring such fancies there. So square she tied the satin strings, Aed set the bows beneath her chin: Then smiled to See how sweet she looked Then thought her vanity a sin, And she must put such thoughts away be- fore the sermon should begin. But, sitting heath the preached word, Demrrely, in her fathers pew, She thought about her bonnet ssiii- Yes, all the parson's sermon through About it's pretty bows and buds which better than the text she knev
 Yet, sitting there with perfee; face, The redex of her simple soul, She looked to be a very saint And may be was one. on the whole Only that her pretty bonnet kept away the
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
Sam Houston and Booth.
lYrom perleys R~minisesnees.l


 General sam Hossson, who had )ass returned from his fssss visst to Tsxas, wss vaiking up Pennsylvania avense one evening ia the winter of isJ&. when he mes his old fFisnd Booth. the nagedian. Ais9 musual exeiamaiioos of surprise ss1 sainkAfioa the two ascsrtained tha; tAey wese hosk rooming ss BSowne's in- dias Qsssa Hosei and goipf these they weus to Boosh1 room. Sgninx down shey rscoasssd sAs aAvsnszs<s q their pass hysH. aad e sAsy ,p&dssrieosit circulated '<hA- hnEszs-~rxsf losd shost echoed throagh tAas hAi And startled the watch men in ths sssess ss shey vent their silent rounds. As the aixks wore on their ex. cssemenf ,ncssased aasii, st the close ol . thrilling story relating to his strange career, Houston exeisimed
 Nov, Booth. let's have a speech so iibessy, one o those apossrophes to old Roman freedom ~ifh which you ssastle andiences!'
 Had Booth been inclined to refuse. he knew that bis friend, when the mood was on him, would not be denied any requess, however absurd os diAseuii o( perform asce- But the trsgediaa had himself entered isto the spirit of his companion. and, nothing 10th, he rsAearsed with magic poves many of those electric pas ssess 10 dsfsnse of kbsssy vish ~hich the EagliaA dsama abouods. Housaon, whose nemosy as vi e his habiss pastook of the Indian chasaces. csughf up the words, asd visA equsl lorcs, ciessness asd accuracy wsnf thsOukh esch spsees in rQguiar Succonnfoo. 1bus thev pro. ceeded for ! time. and fhen again sas down to renew tAeig poes<ioas and the ssosy 0f their pefsoaal sdvssfurW Booth ds1sk ed ksssned vhile the oekss told q his ovn s1svsaioc h his sasive state, of his disguA q civic hooors, of bis home in the distant foress, of the snccn-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

cnarnA snmn ezonh aa canAia iAnn oeA9A ose . yea hs vely sneu te msr at unaa bocnmo ho hnous enap oae
 thiAg and yeu dnat Wdwseand him. A crank. rS2emAcAuA . . sAing tAas turns scaesAiss: a .akes ske ~Aeeh % round, tt tnssun progroA rfue, it tuna tAe sams vAesa all Ae tinA cd h cant do anything sise. hst tAaks uAas ksnps the sAip eoing aAsaA Ths tAiag tkas goes in tce varisty, vsxsafilisy. tAas cAanges iss pssisioa . hunAred timss . day-sAaf is 70 csnnk: that ia tha veatAes-vane. my son. Whafy yoa nsves~ theless thank heaven ycn arc Ace . cranky Dcnf de that. my snn maybe you ceuldnt he . crank If you wculd. Heaven is not vssy psrsiculas sAsn t wants . weAiAer-sane: almosa any man will do tcr that Rut vhen |, wsnss . crank. my boy, il loola about very care fully Tor the best msn in the community. Before you thank heaven tAas yoa are not 'craak. exAmias yonsself carefully and sec what is the great deficiency tAss deoars you from such an election.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
Had No Cough.
Cambridge Tribune.

A gentleman of wonderful vi2or for one vho has passed four scsre years is stopping at Congress Hall. He is . wid- over and man of large wealth. Widows as well as naidens enjoy his society, for he is witty and wise. ose day he was in- troduced to . maiden not much past thirty. Alter a pleasant chat about life and living, the lady remarked, 6 Are you married, sir?" "Oh, no, am suscepti- bie, though" replied the venerable. By the way, madame,r' said he, are you and made np my mind never would unless l could get . good czsch-a man with brains and money" Then," said the old gentleman. "you are affer money with husband Well. TIden has bar rel, have bushel, and brains enough to look after it. How would ycu ike such young man as myseif.' @I like you well, sir. You are sensible, and the money is sufficient: but you lack one, just one. only enc, requirement, so far as 1 am able to judges -we,i, what is tha1 madam :h queried the venerable. s You do not seem to have bad cough. 2 she replied. The dazed veteran arose and beat a hassy retreat, while clear, ringing voice, mingled with laughter, re- marked, -stay. say. don't be in . huny."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
4 Brief sermon on cranks.
sBurlington Havkeye.l

What would we do were it not for the cranks: How slowly the tired old vodd would move did not the cranks keep 1t rushing along! Colsmbus vas . ersnk on the subject of Amezican discovery and circumnavigation, and st Last he mel the fate of most crznks, vas thrown into prison, and died in povesty and disgrace. Gseatiy venexzied novs O., yes, Tele- machus, we usually esteem . craak mos, after ve staTve him to death. Harvey vas oank on the subject of the of the blood. Calico vas an asssoaomicai czs.k. Fuitoa was . craAk oe the subject of slsam sasigndou- None vss telegraph crank All the old abolitionists vese erankx- The Pn- grim Fafhers were cSsnlS; JoAn Bunyas wss crank; any nan wko dsat dkink as you d, ny sen, is esaak- AsA by- aod-by the crank you dsspise vitl have his name in every mans mouth, and . haifcomplesed monument so his memory cyumbli1g down b . dozen ci6es, while nobody eutssde of yous native village will knov that you ever lived. Deal gently with ,he crank, my boy. Of
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

aeneA Aesaem e tAe re1 ueA el sAalr saose fhuslGs1s cd usacA11s Awei1n. Wemsd h5 tAa seco,1scsioa ef shoso sAr1lng scsn. As spus.g q laea . his ssst cd b tAe ssas sf co srni1 ths oacs mese e hhsrsy.s TAs traesdlan dared ues disobsy. He san tAfe1eA, sitA an Ais usual saergy, the tale of Mex- ican shsaldem, of tAe SpanisA coaqus~s q that land, shs dasgsu incurred by that army, sksir commanders exAosss- tica 6efbse the battle ard the stubborn bravery of the nasive chiek Befoss Aim stood at that lone hour, hssssing with an intensity of shcught and feeling which sAcne through Ais syss. lighted Ais face, strained evexy muscie an1 started the sweat in sseat drops from his ioity hsew, one who had aii ske tiery spiris cf Cor ees and amhltioa of q nzArsc. oaick as thoasAt he took up the tale and repeated the wosds lass uttered hy Booth. with the most critical precisson ef ,oae and man. ner. A he became excited in the reeisa- tioa his spirit sesmed so take hre, and with An air so determined, a f,,shtfui, that t seemed the voice of one inspired. he exclaimed at the close of mastssly sxssmposAnsous shapsody,
 ~yss! ys!i Am made sq revel yst in the halls cf the Moatesumas.
 "comiag events cast theis shAdoss be- fcre,s and alshcu ,h Houston did aos sevsl ia tho halls of the McasesumAs. his determination and enesgy of character conquered tho occupant of these haiis and vressed from Mexico her faisess
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
Words of Wisdom |.

A straight, line is the shoues, in nor. als, as in mathematics. Maria Edxe- aorA.
 Until the vine-leaves of youth are faded, who knows their value or sweet ness I-" Osida."
 What are the best days in msmorys , Those in which we met . companion vho was truly such. .-Ems~sos.
 Freedom from lov necessities can only come by reaching aftss higher safisfae- tion.--kss,. PAiii2ts DreoAs.
 A wife loses the sense of her own value in her love for distinguished husband :; husband truly appreciates himself hrst when he loves noble vile.-M Maria Eseh<sba1k.
 The state needs citizens, but she needs, above all, sslf-supportiag citizens. And that syssem of education is moss polite and most perfect which best meets and fulfis the higher requirement.
 wondrous, indeed, our human nature it. He has 10 night to think that he can enter hops6ully on lils vAo is not full of reveBence bsfpse his own ham anity, who does not desply fsel iss weudrouaness. - >R<y- Pkil1its 5reeks.
 ithsAe rhyshmicai aiiersfios of monos- osy and cksage, the powW of braveiy bearing the oae vhils sersssasy, and ol heartily vsacsmSng ssd embracing the eth&r h dne seascn, xkas sarvss .o mske a fuli, rossded ssd Aaesx iise-
 Some favorable event xzises rear spirits, aad you t.,ink good ASy are pss- paring tos yoa- Do nos befse~sk Nosk- ing cas buag yoa Psaes b~s yesssslf Nothing can bring yos peace b9s ths triumph oi prineipIes.-Ew<,ses. think ve can look fervard to the tim< when ecclesiastical government viii be subssdinased % much that these will bs communion of the ProsssGsnt Chureh vith the Papal, the Fzpal with the Greek the Greek with the Copsic aad the Copeic with the Arninian. fn thaG time . min- is,er can % from one of tkese churches b any of the others vithout being sus. pected of having changed his failh.-- R<v. Dr. Nf.Usas.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
The srnish's Bile Beans.

Are you feeling bssaes 70 said . gentleman yesterday to . veil known Iroa Moustain railroad maa.
 -Yes, great deal better. The night run is very hard and eoe down bsfcss ! knev 1t. had fevez aAer fevss, asd shock the car oG the trark couple q fimsA Finally l decided to ny Smi6h's Biis Bsaas- va. psel.diosd ae.i.a tAe nans, or rsthes the hiIe pass e( 1t, os ! might have ben yell loae hs(ese vas. Thsy bsooghs me ost Hke new maa."
 The above is n acsnai fact. and psevss the merit cf the eoods. Ths name q the eepdsman eas be giveA-Ar&assas DajIy Css<kk<.
 For sale by all druggists.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
Supposed H. Was in.
Through Aail.l


 Is the editor in .s inquired . villain ous looking fellow as the counting -room window cf Blooming nswspaper cdice last week.
 :" I suppose be is.- said a sad lookine clerk behind the desk.
 "l want 10 see him. He has lied about me, and want to have him cosyecs sha matter. wish you'd tell him that Ios Riggs is down here with his pockess fall oi slung shots and revolvers and thineA and if he don't come down and apologize tor what he said about me to his paper this morning. i'il smash Ais adJectivety advesb head and feed him to the bur. fards-" The office boy vas sen, up se ascertain if the editor was h, and soou came back and said he suppossd Ae xas, as the door cf hm room was locked and a mans feet could be observed stieking out from beneath the lounge through the key-hole.
 '.Skeered pretty nigh so death. aint hes' queued the muscular visitos.
 Il reckon so." replied the boy.
 Wall. I'll les' go up an bust in the door, an pound him till he can't talk, V and the iraie patron staSssd up ssaiss, when the sad eyed man behind the desk vent to the telephone and rang up. and said in reply :c : qressics from the cea- tral station
 Give me Dye bery, usdestaasss. please
 "Hello!n
 Hello. Is that Dye X Beryf"
 "Yes"
 "Send up sis loot cofin, broad across the shoulders, at once" Here the cus- toner. who vas half way up stairs when he heard the directions, came down again and said
 Needn't order no coffin. dsat in- tend to kill i'm" Well. the coffin is for yoa," said the sad clerk. Whenever the office. boy comes down and says that the door is locked and pair of boots is sticking out from under the lounge, we know tha, Il the fellow goes up to lick him, he will ges killed. He IS perfectly justified in shoot ing man that IS breaking in the door, and il is his trick to lead lis unsuspect- ing victims on, by creating the impres- sion tha, he ls afraid. and then kill them"
 Say, mister, you won't need that coffin," cried the man, as kss eoas-tails rose up behind him and passed his heels as he ran down the s,reea, ard there are some people mean enoegh to believe that i, is merely game of bluf, alter all.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

The people of the vest owe debe of grztisude to Dr. AyeT for rhe production of Ayers Ague Cure. It's timely use will save much suffering a:A much discous- zgemenf, and we .ecommend if with the greases; confidence in is ability 10 co all that $ promised for if.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
Settled.

"i want this thing 6xed up" s,ernly remarked South Haiaed street sal.on- kecpes to . customer who seemed dis. posed 10 hang n up" and chalk h down pretty freely. without any show oi hquidAiing. "i van, this sla'e cleaned of . ia go, to be i.xsi ap.
 The customer pulled A gun iscns his hip pocket, made a bulls eye through the suspended account book. ,ha',es- ing it into ,oso pieces.
 "Weii. old pard," he exclaimed. ~ith the satishsd ait oi a regular born Texas professional who had sslenced the gab of . eantankerous dispusans, well. sld pasd. reckon I've hsed tha, slate and wiped out the scose most beautifully. nces my style ot ssstliag sait you Y"
 The eoncoctes of cooling dr,nks sx- pressed perfect ssii.tass s'H sssa :=-..eA the siate-hxes to nominate his beverage.
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 Did Mtlton aves fsd the uair. a. dice he
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

Did Milton ever hhd the pair. .a-dice he advertised loss. ssss issf { Assfssss
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1884-04-17
Tildcn and the Presidency.

1, is still asserted that Tilden re-
fuses to be candidate for the presi-
dency. Some Of the papers anc pol.
i,icians seem to think that Tilden Is
the ouly man In the Uni,el State,
suitable for the democratic standard
bearer. Whore is Biyaid. H.ncock,
Culi,lc, Mcdonald aud others we
night meatior? Why wouldn't
Cleveland and Lunar d., or Bayarl
aad Cari,l,9 Mr.. Tildou, when lie
ran for the presidency, wa, probably
the strongest man we could hav"
nominated. bu. lie IL TO. now. New
itues have sprun. mp, sentiment
and feeling lave changed, aud many
reasons present themselves why
some othur man than TiIden sh ould
DO nominated. Ills constant talk
and appeal b Mr.. Ti!den 20 become
Il candidate, which is made in In
nature OF "sGv5 u', or ws siuk,' has
a gr,a, tenleucy to wcsken our pros
p, cts for success. The country is
led to believe tha, he ia cur salvation
AMI whoever the nominee may be, il
Ii den declines, viii b, regarded as
second choice. and will net create the
ebtliu siasm or receive the cordial en-
dorsemert that he should.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1884-04-17
Very irnIy your consin.
NNIE q pEYTUN.
Forest Fires In South Carolina.

The forest fire. in South Carolina
were re-kiudled by tho high wind,
Of last week. aud swept over large
portions Of fifteen counties, A dis.
patch from C,mden says tho dssiruc.
ton Of houro', valuable timber land,
fencing, growing crops and live
stock WITS the most wide spread ever
known in the history Of the State. L,
was with great difficulty the town of
Clmlou WAS saved. Large num-
bers Of catt'o and hogs grazing in
tho woods were roasted alive. Three
quarters OF the pine forests in Kerr
shaw county wcro destroyed. thus en-
tirely breaking up tho turpen inc
business Of that section. Tue less
will reach may hundred thousands
of dollars. In Korshaw county alone
it win reach 100000. Such dos.
truc:iou has never boon known boz
fore.