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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-08-15

Mr.. d. darcy has the agency OF
Grants book, South Of King ST., Mill
Creek and Arden districts.
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DON'T forget the picnic in Emmer-
sons woods this week.
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THE Presbyterian Sunday schools of
Charlestown and this place, will picnic
at Island Park on Wednesday, August
Goth.
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..There comes burst Of thunder sound,
That boyl oh. where is her"
Alas, he's twisting round and round,
Across the old mans knee.
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The boy stood by the ditch so wide,
Whence all but him had sscud;"
He tried to leap TO 'tother side,
But landed in the mud.
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ATTEND the Camp-meeting at Shen-
andoah Junction tomorrow.
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No scrofulous infection can resist the
purifying power of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Sold by all druggists.
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WHEw but the flies are annoying
We have no bald head. however.
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The market is we'll supplied with nice
country corn.
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KINGS EVIL

Was the name formerly given to Scrofula
because Of a superstition that 1t could BIO
cured by kings touch. The world Il
wiser now, and knows that
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JOHNNIE BLoNDEL can paint a Zou-
ave and don't you forget 1t.
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THURSDAY brought us two heavy,
fine rains.
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WOULDN'T WoRK.-A man giving
his name as DIR. Wells, and claiming to
be cancer doctor, called upon Mr.. Sol
oman Boyer, of Vanclevesville, and for
the sum Of s2,Ee agreed to doctor his
cancer. The sum was paid and while
left alone in the room, the DR.. (?l stole
a handsome gold ring, belonging to
Miss Boyer. He then came to this
places and calling upon Mr.. F. d. Boyer,
said his father had told him to call
upon him and collect So for services
rendered. Mr.. Boyer refused him the
money, and procured summons for his
arrest Deputy Sheriffs Hollis and
Sencindiver arrested the fraud on We'd
nesday. He had hearing before Justice
Matthaei, and was sent to Jail to await
the actions of the court.
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OUR "devil" has been in love withou
our knowledge. We found the follow
ing lines in one of his old vests:
ooh, you little darling, love you;
Oh, you little darling, are you true
If you really love me as you ought to do,
There's nothing in this world can cut our
love in two.''
Poor fellow!
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THE nights are delightfully."- pleasant.
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REMEMBER to send us the news.
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THE fountain in the public square of
Hagerstown, has been removed by or
der of the council. We clip the follow
ing sad strain from half-column arti-
Gle in the Herald, and sympathize with
the afflicted citizens in this, their sad
loss
"Relic OF by gone grandeur, fare thee
well! Let us hope that thy memory
may not perish from our midst; that at
least the lettering school-boy, as he
trudges across the square, may pause
and drop tear for thy untimely fate !;
or the sportive CANNES, as they gather
in nocturnal copclave at this favorite
spot, may send forth u mOurnful howl
in token OF their loss"
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is DAY STORE for Jerseys At 50 cts.


PEI'S elegant handmade shoes in fine
kid. str aight grain and kid foxed button,
beautitn goods very softand plant to the
feet, and cheap. A nice line Of them will
be kept only by GETTINGER s. HOKE.
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We Iclaim to have the Fashionable
Stock Of Clothing in Martinsburg, and
those not familiar with our acknowl-
edged Handsome and Elegantly
Garments, are requested TO CALL
AND EXAMINE them. While we
feel proud Of our position in this re-
spect, WE PROPOSE to sell our pro-
auctions at less prices than others. We
are in a position to do this, because we
manufacture them. THREE-FoURTHs
of orr
NEW SPRING STOCK
would easily pass for custom work. 1t
is our constant aim to keep off the beat
en- tracks. We cater to particular peo-
pie 1.-THE more particular they are the
more certain we feel our ability to serve
them 1t is the rare and elegant things
we like to bring to our customers. just
tho time to call now.
Bait. Clothing House.
ally It. KRAFT, Salesman
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STIR up the fair business.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
II. ia. flnaaac

No. "a 81 Sc. N. Queen Street. has Just
receiv cd an invoice OF fine Imported Bot
tied goods, for medical use only. The
following Is the line Of goods
Fine Imported French Brandy
Peach
Domestic a
Imported sherry Wines
= I" Port
Cherry Z
Jamaica Rum
London Dock Cir
Domestic Peach and Honey
Fine Pure Rye Whisky in bottles. dill
titled 1860.
National Pure Rye Whisky ID BOTTLES,
distilled 1870.
The above goods are strictly pure ana
guaranteed Call, examine and DO c3n-
WINGED. Very Respectfully.
u X NJ. COOPER.
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LOCAL NEWS.
GRANT PITzER. .,..~..~Local Editor

GETTING warm again.
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ALL Sl.00, all 75c, all COO Straw Hats
for 20 cts. at Is DAY STORE. July is
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FARMERS when you come 10 town
before purchasing elsewhere cali al the
DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE. and
be convinced that he soils the cheapest
and besl goods in town al
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
LAKE MARANACooK REGATTA.

LAKE MARAYACooK, Me-, Sept. 16.-The
weather this morning was favorable and the regatta
was n success The race opened at l O'clock Five
thousand persons in attendance. The frat race
was batteau race OF ono mile between acrew OF Old
Town Indians and the Jay crew and was won by the
indians by i've lengths. Time S:l3.
The eigh-oared s:raightaway race between the Bath
and Gardiner crews OF threequartcrs OF mile was won
by the Bath crew. They spurtcd to the front and won
by "A short distance
The third was professional double-scull race. The
contestants drew positions follows Hanlan and Ice,
Uosmer and Peterson. 2 Mckay and Hamul. 8 !;
Ross and Ten Eyck. 4. The distance three miles
They took the water well together ana Kept
in close company until one'fouIth down tho
roursc when Hanlan and Lee pushed TO
tho front, the others maintaining their positions
soon Ross and Ten Eyck left tho course. Hanlan and
Ice we're gaining and IIosmer and Peterson were sun
leading Mckay and Hamm, and they turnod IN that
order On the way back Hanlan and Lee had lsaa ot
i've bo,t lengths and Mckay and Hamm were about tue
thc same distance behind Hosmer and Peterson They
nasscd the stake boat In this order. Tme-Hanan ana
| ee 1902 IIosmer and Peterson, 1929; Mckay and
Hamun, 1889. , ~, - ~
stnrlers Tabor first prize by ina gnihceDt spurt
In he nst fuy yards, ho coming from fourth 10 nEst
place like a flash. For second place French kimolil
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
RAcE, srEcIAL sTAKGe, TMEGE-YEAE-oLDs,
49, MILES.
SIKH RACE, HANDICAP, 1Ss MILES.
yare Aqe. Ttightf Name. Age.Weight
fOu.settc.....-.--..4 ~ ADh-- %
Euclid ...............0 lOoi
SINH RACE
RIOT ON TIE LEXINGTON TRACK.

LEXINGTON, Sept. 1G.-in the selling race
to-day purse OF $780, lis miles there were seven
starters AT the quarter pole Anna Woodcock went to
tho front by one length, Bddy 30 Wing second, Vo!o
third Attic head OF the stretch those three Joined
company aud raced close together to the end tha'
after some consideration tie judges decided Blddy
Rowling the winner yolo second. AMI Anna Woodcock
third Time :57. Mutuals paid So 80.
Pending the decision riot occurred IN front OF the
iudges stand the central figures OF which were con-
ctca with tho track Wbiskey was the leading spirit
e police were nagrantly inefficient, despite The many
demands OF the presiding judge TO remove the Offenders
and when the police at dd they at once released
them by order OF 4 leading official The whole force
then turned their entire attention TO arfes ole negro
who was unfortunate enough 20 express his opinion
lanes Murphy. Thomas Smith aud William Mcnamara
were tha evening ruled of the track for life by the Ken
,clf Assooiatto The conduct OF the police will be
mt before the proper authorities tomorrow.
Lazy Wayward won tho ono ana Ohe-slAteehlh Mlc
ruce aud o gLl!on the three quarters.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
Nrw.IERsEY TOWNs.

ExGIEwooD.-The body OF the woman found dead dead
near Fort Lee identified last byening by j. : ilig-
way Of No. 3j7 Fulton-st Brooklyn who Is the nttot
ney for the family 10 which the woman was related
She has husband iyirg but Mr. Eidgway declined to
gYe her name
UNfoy HuL-Nra. susan Heckar. who lives near
Ocksman & CO.'S clothing aorr in Bergcnnenve'. was
awakened about 1890 yesterday IVY hearing noise
in the hallway. She vent Out Into her hal ana saw
burglar tryn. 20 fplre entrance INTO thc tIo'hihg
store Mrs Heckcr ran down stnirs ana pnShlng past
the burglar who tried TO stop her, gave an alarm III inc
street The burglar whoa arrested gave MS name rs
George Collins and said that be lived at No --3 Jersey
ST. Ncw-YorH Recorder scaiecher complimehied Mrs
Hrckcr on her pluck -. ,,.
across tho river from tbs place. nnd near when ihe
United States cattle quarantine station la IOc"tcu mas
been sold 10 Lucius T. Reed and John \. Bowhan ttus
tees for persons IN ScwNolk FOR r-oDo0l lhr prop
crty comprises 100 city lots and about thtty houses
and was mainly the property of 1llbcrt D. boear t9g
founder OF the town. who negotiated the SALE IarAcl
three years was an eXgnnse oi cornurilsi 10" ~
has a brick schonihousc post oihce sfaded hFee's
and many neat COttaecs.
PArERsoS-An explosion took place last evening NJ
the excavation for the ra-salr Water Company new
reservoir. 4 hole had been drilled and some giant
powder put when the naXt gang oi men began work
they proceeded TO dr u deeper william a. Hagen huu
Herman Fielder were seriously Injured, ANA OtheIs
slighu J hurt
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
MELTON WINS THE ST. LEGER STAKES.

LoNDoN, Sept. 1G.-This was the second day
Of the Lancaster september Meeting Tic race for tie
- Lerer stakes was won by Lord Hasiiugss nay colt
Melton ridden by Archer. Lord Bracford's bay colt
sobar was second and Lord CadoGans bay fly Lonely
third There were ten starters. All the horses got
away TO q good start, except Wastcale, who Jumped
around and refused to take part In the race and sw
ineton who burst a blood vessel. Duubrdgc, in behalf
NJ Lonely made the running for the threequarters OF
mia when le dropped back beaten Melton then came
out followed by IsObar. Melton aterward held his op
rouCnts at a safe distance and won IN canter Dy SIX
lengths; time 80. , -,-..
The last betting to on Melton. 10 to against
Tsobar 10 10 against Lonely ii to against 81 llele
mn 33 10 against Farewell, 80 to against Ducat 90
70 against Dame Agnes, and sc 10 each against the
ash
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17

BROOKLYN.

Deaths last week. 204 births, 20i; marriages 50.
The Rev. Cornelius L. living. rector OF st. Thomas's
Ecscopal Mission in Cooper ave. has been called to
the vacant rectorship OF Calvary Episcopal Church. at
South Ninth and Eighth ste.
The second trial of Patrick Hayes, well-known
gambler. ON the charge Of attempting 10 shoot h's
wife nearly year ago, was begun yesterday III the
Court Of Sessions The defence will be insanity. At
the first tIial the jury disagreed
Mrs. Theresa Baldwin. Of No. ,047 Herkimer-st.,
handsomely dressed woman. who said she attended
church regularly sent TO the lnebrates Home b
Police Justice Naeher yesterday. Her husband test
fed that he had O0nd her under the influence OF hqnor
three or four times week, and her SOB, age sixteen
testified that hi, mother was drunk continually.
The funeral Of Edwin i. Li;chield. who died at AK
les-Pains. France, OIL July 20, and whose body was
brought TO this country for burial held yesterday
afternoon in Grace Episcopal Church in llctsst Tho
services were conducted by the Rev. DR.. w: a.
snively assisted by the Rev. Messrs H. T. Scudder.
3. Roche. and E. S. Sniveiy. The pal-bearers were
ex Ex-senator Keenan, General slocam, > B Chtenden,
w H. LYONS Professor Peters, NJ. q. Peck, James
How. aud c. o. G. Mueller. The burial was 10 Green
wood.
Alfred S. Christensen, of No. "a Canast.. New
York who had been employed salesman ny MIS-
Bauer shoe dealer, of No. 10 Smith-st., wac AZ,
rested yesterday. lie confessed that he had robbed
his cmDlOy(r OF $500.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
NO INJUNCTION AGAINST MR. spELMAM.

The application OF the ADysslnlan Baptlst
Church for Injunction restraining Its pastor
the Rev william Spelnan. from occupying the pulpit
pending sut TO ost him, has been denied by Justice
Van Worst In the Superior Court In his
opirion handed down yesterday he says ::
The IN any aspect IN which II may be viewed upon
the papers would Justify the issuing OF
Injunction. In doubtful cases such remedy viii not bo
granted But cannot call this case Of doabt even.
IL does not appear any meeting for the discussion
decision OF the ministerial relation OF tho pastor with
the church and peopoa matter of the highest import
ance to the defendant 1t IL to all cOucernedhas been
properly convened or that those entitled TO
speak and vote upon such question have
been duly summoned, The matter Is too grave
10 be In substance disposed of this motion and the
case should be tried upon the merits where every
interest can be considered aud be well decided There
special term in October at which it may bc tried.
Motion for an Injunction denied"
meeting OF inc trustees OF the church was held
evening certify to the and make report for
O meeting OF the church % be held September %.
I'VE haven't anything against Mr. spellman per
sonally" OF the trustees said, but we want the
money affairs of the church managed I'm business way
II he would agree to that could get along. When
money Is paid oat want n record OF H."
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FINES.

Recorder Smyth continued yesterday mis- efforts to
obtain Jurors for the trial OF Peter smith, accused
of numbering John HannOn Fifty extra Jurynen
had been summoned, but only thirty responded;
The Recorder, who on tue previous day had hned
sixty Jurors $3.50 each, directed the CLERK to enter
fines OF $3.50 each against the twenty absent jury
men. He declared his purpose to secure III some
way the attendance Of all who were snmMOned m ,S cos
SIX Jurors h.n ., a[caxS S.rsina and Messrs 0ByTne
aud Palmer the counsel for the prisoner questioned
the thirty persons summoned but succeeded in find
ing only two who were accepted. Several OF those
exsmiued slid that they had prejudice against the
habit of carrying fire arms so strong that 1t might
Affect their consideration OF the case against smith.
who had carried pistol So many Jurymen had
sald that they had conscientious scTuples against
serving on jury in cise in which capital punish
ment might be inflicted that the Recorder began TO
made their cOnsciences tender; so he sad Jurors
who caunot conscientiously serve in capital cases
may do well in other cases. so they may remain
aud serve the rest OF the term other trials" An
other panel OF 100 jurors was summoned for to-day
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
xoy.REsrDEyrS IN THE NORMAL COLLEGE

Tne Committee or the Normal tOIIcPc IT,
ported Board OF Education yesterday that on M
vetigatOn by tie Board had been asccrained that
about forty young attending the college are not
residents OF the city. lt WAS explained that these
students had been residents Of this city when they were
admitted TO the college, but their parents had aferward
removed the city In some cases tho removal took
place only months before the students were grad
hated aud In all instances that were known the non
residents had been years In the college II
was thought that injustice would be done by dismiss
ing students who had already advanced so far espec
ay as the advanced classes small and the presence
OF these students did keep out other applicants
Mr. schmitt presented resolution instruct
ing President Hunter 10 ascertain tho names
question warmly discussed by the members Il was
shown there instances OF similar nonresidents
in the City College for boys Mr. Crawford said that the
son OF H. b. Clafn graduated from the college MT
Clafiln's then in Brooklyn but lie did
business IN NewYork and paid taxes here subsequently
by the annexation OF Weetchester he also became resi-
dent by having house in the annexed district Mr.
Wood mentioned nstances-one that OF Methodist
minister whose daughter in her last year at the
college when her fathe- Jved to another charge
Another the student was the daughter OF
q United States officer.
While it may be Justice to dismiss these students "
Mr.. Wood continued. :" we laynen think mat mercy
should be tempered with justice" Eugene Kelly SAID
that Board had discretion in this matter except 10
carry out the law. IL explicitly defines that children
living In other cities and States must be educated there
and not at the expense OF New-YOrf. \ motion was
carried 70 lay the matter on the table
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
HE TRUsTED A WARD POLITICIAN.

Christian Stock, an active young Democratic
politician Of the sixth Ward Paterson was arres,eS ia
Yesterday capas issued by Judge oppor % n " r .o
abrsnt who alleged that stock obtained loan OF ~
from him under false pretences aud faiied 10 repay IT.
:. StocL came 10 mo irst before the spring elections,
said M Garabrant :" and asked me to lend MN 20
stock said 10 me There some fellows Solg arouu
thc ward Offering bet the candidate mat am WORK
ing against. They won't bet anything u man % 0n,y
shows them money and want the $50 just 10 DluH tem
of sbant spend any OF 1t, but want 10 nave sone
thing 10 stop their brag with put conhuehce IN
reprcsen atons and let him have the money lie
nromsed 10 pay 1t back tho same evening Dht nc adn
and when went for him he said ho had got OH on
hnrrah and spont IT," Stock gave bail Tor ms appear
ouce Tomorrow to answer tho summons EXShcrill ~
Vories was his boudsmnn He says that he isn't atralu
,he noitcIan Will abscOnd. because there are nuDcI
of nrjmares and conventions coming on soon ana inc
election is only a few weeks away.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
TIE RUN SELLING BROOKLYN WEIGHER
4l.a l,L.-t l1.,al. L.

1t was rum0red at Tie custom HOUSE ycstcT-
d0y that the friends OF Captain George b. Bacon VINO
was removed position OF weigher III charge of
the Brooklyn district BY Collector uedden, will make an
effort get the Secretary Of the Treasury to refuse to
moval and also in appointing 70 tae place George H.
Sterling, a Brooklyn politician and nquOrscller. Cor
lectOr Hcdden was said to DO out when TRiBUSE re-
porter cal ed his Office in the Custom Oust, and the
other officials not inclined 10 talk about tho
matter They seemed to take little interest In the AFFAIR
Mr. Robinson, who In charge OF the Collectors
Office said that the entirely outside o. the civil
service rules but NJ COmstOck chairman OF the Civil
Service Examiners. disagreed with him aud maintained
that tho office wegher subject 10 the rule rcquir
ing appointments TO be made through competitive e1-
animation go .
the froolyn Board Of Aldermen vacant. Ills aivance
to fat Office is believed to be part OF scheme OF
Boss McIaughlins TO placate the opposition 10 his
rule In Brooklyn led by such meu Aldermen sterling
and Kane and Robert Fufey 1t s expected that Kane
will secure the position OF United states Marshal for
bowng the knee unto the Boss" The opposition Of
Furey 10 Is thought cannot DO set asidc but unssstcd
he viii be able 60 do little TO obstrrct Mclaughlin
pans.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
Tile COERTS.

RECEIVER FARSswORTH WANTS SOME MONEY
John G. Farnswoith receiver OF the Bankers
and Merchants' Telegraph Company. made an applica-
tlon yesterday through hts counsel Horny j. schenck
60 tnsce H,rrett u the Supreme Court, ChBnbors. for
an ORDER dirrcng John Wheau, the rcirrce IN tho et
OF the Farmers Lan and Tfuet Company TO foieclO
fe mort yuge upOn The telegraph cDmpanys property,
10 nav him 900 account for hs services ana COM
missions lie declares that ho has rcccYcd no conpeh
ston since hia appointment 100000 has passed
nough his hands and he claims that 800 - now due
hirn The motion was opposed by John &. Kennedy in
hehalf of George FaruswOr creditor Of the Bankers
and Merchants Company lie declared that II was pro
mature that report Of the proceedings or the re-.
cever or referee had been od nEd that no motion had
been mace confirm the SAFE Of the property OF tnn
co,uany which WAS sold for 500 OOO Notwithstanding
which the property had not been given TO the prchasos
This he reg misconduct on the part OF ho
TrrcI sr and he sal! he wOud contest his action when
a motion was made to confirm the sale. Tho decision
trng rean we'd
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
nAMrs N ornER cIrIE..

CnrcAGo. Sept. 1G.-The Boston nine we mt
all to pieces to-day and allowed the chicago men to win
AN easy victory. There WIS little heavy batting on
eltbor side m ost OF the fans scored being M"oe py
crrors The score by innings wns "a follows;
Ciicago. o.......-.-.... . " -
" " % " y" ~
nase hits -Chc3eo 80 Boston = IrrotsT, h.caso, = :
posion IL Pltchcis-Ca arksou and Whitney tmphe-Mt'
Curry. .,
DurTALo. SEPT. IG.-Thc Philadelphia CLUB TOOK inc
load In the fist inning to-day and led 90 the end win
uiug easily Tho Eisous made Fpurt IL the LAST luhne
and scored three tuus The game II auncHed;
Bufa'0. u 2
phafe,ptia ......- ..........-....3 3 . " ! :
Uaae tlf.- -nuTalo o.; Philadelphia, /. Euors-Bu1ao
Philadelphia, B. litchcrs-Moot ami ieIgusoA' olLp"o
Mr.. Carney 90
sr. Louis. sept. IG.-The Providence aud ST. Louis
clubs playcd hero today and the local men won nitrr y
hard fought battle Kadford was wud IN MS P"oHhs'
inc score was ~ d,
~ Ioue e............................1 " !.
Iu,vld.uce ................. .....l U : U v
clta-St Louis ~ Providence g. Errors, ST LOUIS.
II Proyi cnce ~. IItchers-krDy and ladiofH' CIuPo
MIR. sullivan.
Al Philadelpha-sl. Louis, - Athletic. q;
Al nnliimofe-C incnnat, 10 Biltimore' u
Al Nrwburg-PO . Ncwburg H.
Al Wnshlugton-H Nationals, 10 bruSct orr =.
AT Utca-ROcncstcr, 4; Utica, D, morning game.
Al Utica-Utica, 1 Rocbcs er. o, afternoon sAhic'
Virginia . iIeh'oh' l.
New-York tribune., 1885-09-17
FISHING IN TIE HEA VEyS

The Rev. Mr. DOdd, OF the Andovcr Mctho-
dist Episcopal Church who Is veteran fisherman.
was I'm town last week and related curious experience
that he had while fishing fow days before with several
friends the Rusevilc pond near AniOyer. Az dark
he took boat and went ont alone aud had just thrown
ont his llue when bird of size scared down
10 ward him sendIng forth sounds that were calculated
unfairly he raj bamboo fishing rod and struck at
the bird. intending TO fhghten IL away but his line
crcled high above and coming I'm contact with It's neck
wound itself many times around and Mr Dodd declares
was the strongest pull hv ever ha1. He hnaly sue
ceeded pulling IL down I'm the boat when 10 At once
assaulted him most fer0cously. and II was some time
before he could TIL which QUO should caye the boat
After severe he got his foot upon ts neck and
with his knife killed It. IIc described " rs being the
size OF full gown turkey.