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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-11-28
SCARED TO DEATH.


A Snake Story In Which the Reptile Causes.
a Cows Death.
On Tuesday last at Forests ranch,
near Genoa, one Of the hands noticed
COW charging furiously at a thicket.
An investigation showed that the ami
NAL was fighting big black-snake and
trying to stamp it to death with her
fore feet. The thicket was an isolated
clump of sage brush. and the snake did
not seemed disposed to leave it and
trust its life in the open country. Fin
ally the COW lowered its head and
attempted to impale the snake on her
horns. In an instant the snake sprang
on the cows head and rapidly coiled
itself about her horns. The COW stood
dazed for an instant, and then started
off on run, occasionally kneeling to
rub her head against the ground, but
she could not rid herself of her enemy.
She again sought the sage brush and
tried to brush the incubus off, but the
snake only coiled itself the tighter and
refused to be dislodged. The cow
seemed finally to realize that all her
efforts were useless, and, utteringa ter
rible below, set off at full gallop.
The hands made an effort to follow
her and turn her back, but in her fran
tic fright she outstripped the horses,
and, when cornered, would charge
everything in sight. Occasionally the
snake would half untwist itself, and its
head would play before the cows eyes.
On these occasions the poor animal
would below with terror, and some
times 90 fifty wards backward to escape.
For three hours she ran wildly about the
fields with the blood and foam flying
from her lips and sweat streaming
from her Sides The rest of the hired
help tried to throw lasso over her
horns. but could not get near enough,
and finally the poor brute dropped
from sheer exhaustion and painted out
her life. The snake was immediately
dispatched, and was black-snake five
| feet long. Exchange.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-11-28
VOL. Kill.
LOWS EXCHANGE.


Why bury all ensSeurinent in our hearts,
And never know the JOY Of love confessedi
He feels the heavnly bliss that it imparts
Who loves, caresses, Is loved and caressed-
Why keep our kisses for the death-cold face,
To give them NIL with unayailing teafsf
Why not bestow them while they may erase
"A line OF care and brighten weary years2
The dumb. cold clay viii no spirit thrill,
Nor touch of ling'rin lips, nor last ena.
brace;
Endearing words ne'er reach tho heart so
still
When We shall mourn above its resting
place.
@ friends, pray, We who are friends indeed
Keep not your kisses for my frozen face;
Tho low, sweet word. the fond caress l need
While toiling in llfeswearyrweighte race
My marble lips can make no warm return,
Nor eyes, nor words can utter loves dc
light;
Will not need. nor will my spirit yenFn
For loves exchange, when am still and
la D. Coke, IN Current.
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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-11-28
"a LITTLE NONSENSE"

--s'Globe trotters'i Is one Of the
terms for the tourists who take the
beaten track round the world. Boston
BUDGET.
"A cyclone resembles womAns be-
cause when 1t make Its mind to 10
somewhere all earth can't stop IL OH
CITY Derrick.
Pa, what do they always have q
handkerchief over. Justices eyes lorPH
because, my son, the lawyers haVe
talked her blind. - The Judge.
Old gentleman All Mrs. b. aid
you keep a diary during your RIALk 10
THE conntryp'' MRS. b (lndiRn6ntlY1
mo. sir; | didn't. The fansliy
bought milk from the nelghhofel
NorTistoUp Herald.
1T has been decided that i naval
cadet who throws kIeses At GIRL a
guilty OF ungentlemanly conduct
Quite right, He should carry them W
her and place them gently On her 1ipe'
- Philadelphia Czlfs
Jones Cat the circns) Hello. Smith.
you heregn Smith; Yes. bad IA
come TO take care 81 ny little boy Y
Jones'. Where IA tbe soyfn 6lnIehs'
s4Iie WAS taken sick ut The last ineAmdift
and couIdn' come. dsibufnfon
He slipped in quietly al TIA door,
but catching sight ~ III inqplfine iae8
over the hisif-rall. said: Sorry 40
| late. my dears c0ulan't get q fMg bas
fore $50 lhe ears were flIll, TOO
said tho lady aud further femAEliA
were unnecessary 6t0Fgla 1foiQz.
Said an exasperalaa Tekas father
AZ che dinner table. You children
turn up your noses a every thing on the
table. When was y bay was glasl to
I get 6nodgh dry bread To eat. ? seY,
/ pa. yon axe haYin much better lime
Of II now yon are living With us. eIn' h
| youE remarked little Tomnay tal
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+ hiniss senior, as be l6a als Youngest
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% give him 4 dressing doWn. I'll
i teach ogl what Is what. No. pas
lreplied The incoffiQible. you'u teach
me which a switch And thea the
old mans hand fell poWerless 70 bis
side etlea6t AuH'blef.
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well. worked On Tie top % The
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ssAVe fi&t'e NOT taking any degrees
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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-11-28

-Of FIVE Harrisburg men reported
s.inysterionsly missing foul play sHs-
pected four ran of with servant girls
and the 9th was SEMI up for sixty days
for drunkenness HgrfisbNTg ia, !
Refrtos.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-11-28

"A tutor Of Greek writes to the
Nation that he has trained q boy 10
read correctly at sight a fairly diflicult
page OF xenophon, the course Of in.
struction having required only few
weeks. The boy was not phenome-
non OF naturally fond Of study This
may BE- TRUE. Bat the average boy viii
hardly believe Il irrsnf.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-11-28

An old lady attending camp-meet
ing at Old Orchard, the other day
said sIdou'k call lem caInp-meetingl
Eat all now. We used to chop dOWS
trees to ST on and worship God r;ghI
ID Che brush, hanging our kettle on
beam aeross Two crotohed sticks ant
sleeping on q pile of bonghs in a tent
Felix's pay so mMeh attention to com
fort nowadays tIlat they can't give bu
. llssle g religion ossoa Posi-
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
HUGH THoMPsoN's CRIME.
The Result OF Fast Living and Heavy
Betting.

About three years ago a young man named
Hugh Thompson, who had been employed by the
Grand Trunk railway in Montreal, came to this
city and was made cashier In the freight depart
ment of the office here.
Thompson was genial and pleasant and made
many friends. He led a rather fast life and bet a
good deal He won some money on the election
of Cleveland and, stalking considerable money on
the Genesta he lost of course. At the time of the
race he was absent from the city for week and
stated that he had been to New York to see the
race. After coming home, he said that he had
been offered an advantageous position In Philadel-
phla and that he should begin his new duties in
about month. Later he decided to take two
weeks vacation and departed about amonth ago
since which time nothing has been heard from
him. 1t was suspected that all might not be right
and an examination of Thompson's books was in
stituted 1t was found that he was considerably
short in his accounts. The defalcations were
commenced during the lastof August and will not
much exceed 81 900. Thompson followed no ella
borate system of defaulting, he simply put the
roads money in his pocket and did not enter the
amounts received in his books. He would neces-
sarily have been detected very quickly.
Before leaving. Thompson paid small bill he
owed at the Preble House where he has boarded
and left money for the payment of his laundry and
other small accounts. He went away ON the night
Pullman for Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
ARRESTED FOR swNiDLinc.
r. v. Cooks Experience In Running
Drug Store.

Yesterday morning f. v. Cook was arrested in
this city on a charge of obtaining goods under
false pretences. 1t is alleged that Cook entered
into an agreement with F. H. Heselton of Bridg-
ton to purchase drug store in Harrison owned
by Heselton Cook was given possession of the
store with the understanding that he was to pay
for 1t on September &C. He then came to Port
land and purchased $3.50 worth of goods OF Lor-
ing, Short and Harmon and goods to like sum of
j. w. Perkins & Co., representing himself as the
owner of the store. The goods are now somewhere
between here and Harrison under the attachment
of Mr.. Heselton. Cook also received aconsidera-
Bile sum of money In the course of business and it
is charged that this money, he appropriated. On
September 26th, no payment was made and Cook
went away from Harrison, He remained out Of
the State until Tuesday when he canIc to Portland
under the assumed name Of f. HI. Mills. He was
followed by telegram FROM Mr.. Heselton request
ing his arrest and he was accordingly taken into
custody yesterday forenoon his whereabouts hay-
ing been ascertained by Mr.. Duroy of Ioring,
Short and Harmon ~
Cook Is a young man of good address. His
father lives on Main street, Cambridge, and he
has wife. He stated last night that he was
graduate of the college Of Physicians and Sur
geons In Boston and at the time of his marriage
was a practlcng physician. After his marriage
he got into debt and was obliged to mortgage his
furniture, library, etc. When he moved into
Maine he re-nortgaged this property. Cook claims
that he bought the store at Harrison and received
bill of sale and the keys to the same. He con-
Quoted the business and bought the goods in Port
land in perfectly good fatty as the owner of the
store. He paid for the property with a note of
$500. $500 of which, lie claims, was to serve as
forfeit if he failed to complete the sale. Cook
says that subsequently he determined to give
back the property to Heselton and gave his wife
the bill of sale and instructed her to see what ar
rangements could be made with Mr. Heselton.
This action Cook determined upon for fear that
his creditors In Massachusetts would attach the
Geo. +. McQuillan, Esq He then went to New
York in search of employment and returned to
Portland on Tuesday last and was arrested yes
terday. The money for the payment of the store
was TO have been furnished by Cooks brother-in-
law, but when he learned Of the mortgage upon
Cooks property that gentleman declined to adj
vance the money. When Cook left Harrison he
had made eight dollars a day out OF the store and
paid Mr.. Heselton 800 on account Cook says
that he was introduced to both the Portland firms
by Mr. Heselton.
The father of the unfortunate druggist was ex-
pected last night and it was thought that some
settlement Of the case would be made Cook was
confined in the lodging room at the station
Col. Geo. +. McQuillan, his counsel, is of TIE
opinion that DR.. Cooks troubles resulted more
from ignorance than anything else. Cook feels
the disgrace of Imprisonment keenly
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
PERSONAL.
MAYOR Deerinq has returned nome.

Mayor Deering has returned home
Hon. s. s. Marble was in town yesterday.
Past grand Henry C. Bagley has been reelected
Noble Grand of Ancient Brothers Lodge, No. 4,
/. o. o. f., for the unexpired term.
The Rev. DIR. Fem, of the High street church.
having arrived home from his European trip, will
occupy his pulpit at the usual hours tomorrow.
Rev. G. w. Phillips of Worcester, Mass, win
supply the pulpit Of the Second Parish, in ex-
change with Rev. Mr.. Daniels on Sunday next,
Mr. Carl Hamm, of Mapleson's Orchestra, New
York, has been spending months vacation with
his wife at Mr.. Geo. W. H. Roches, at Knight
ville He will return home tonight.
Gen. Hall, of Damariscotta, Department Com
mander of Maine, G. A. r., with other members
of the Executive National Committee, B. P. Pal
mer, late editor Boston Globe, and J. d. Ander-
son of Gray, were among the arrivals at the Preble
House yesterday.
Mr. William A. CROMWELL for the past thirteen
years the efficient New England passenger agent
of the Michigan Southern railroad, will retire
from the service Of that corporation. Mr. Cromwell
has been a member of the Maine Democratic
State Committee for many years.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,


FRIDAY.-Eliza c. Morrow VS.. Robert Morrow,
libel Robert, for himself said that ceremony
was said over July L, 1867, but that libelant was
not his wife, because she had been married before
and not divorced. She was very smart, very neat,
an excellent housekeeper but when you said that
you said all. He .did not deny the allegations
about using pistol ON his wife. He said that he
was not crazy, as some people supposed, and
wished his wife was altogether such as he was
Divorce decreed for extreme cruelty.
Lunt for libellant.
Nancy E. Woodman VS.. Rodney Woodman. Ii
bel. Married at Calais, May 20, 1861, had eight
children, living Divorce decreed aisi, for ex-
IRENE cruelty. confirmed habits of drunkenness
and neglect to provide. Custody Of minor chill
cren given to mother. Both of the above lbelees
had an uncomfortable habit of taking pistols and
razors to bed with them.
Floyd for libelant
Hattie A. Goodwin vs. Frederick III. Goodwin.
Libel Desertion, because he loved bad woman
better than his good wife, and loved rum not wise
ly but too well. The climate of Portland did not
agree with him. and his whereabouts has been for
three years unknown. Divorce for three years
desertion decreed.
Frank and Larrabee for libelant.
harles Dunn. Jr., MILFORD G. Chapman and
Edward F. Tompson, each passed a satisfactory
examination, both written and oral, and were ad-
mitted to the practice Of the law.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
BRIEF JoTTiNcs.

The Boston s. Maine Railroad Company isbuiId-
ing new bridge oyer its tracks at the foot Of
Emery street.
Mrs. s. f. Pearson will conduct the women's
temperance meeting at the Mission this evening,
also the Gospel services tomorrow. All are In
vited TO each service.
Councillor A. X. Bixby has received a communi-'
cation from the Maine Historical Society, in which
the desire was expressed to obtain Father Rasles'
silver cross found at Norridgewock.
From Judge Waltons remarks Wednesday
excusing the jury until next Tuesday, one might
be led to infer there was ample room for more
lawyers in this city.
There will be a gospei meeting at the Y. NJ C. A.
rooms this evening from to o'clock. Young
men are specially requested to be present. at the
prayer meeting fer young men only, held every
Sunday morning at o'clock.
Maier Henderson,, the popular Drummer Boy
OF the Rappahanock, assisted by Miss Ada Cary
Sturgis, Major Pagan, and others, will give ali
entertainment at Gorham, Monday evening, Oct.
18th.
That lot OF liquor bound for the Togus National
Home, seized some time ago by the Portland
officers, will be claimed in the Municipal Court
this morning by the persons to whom the liquor
was directed.
ID. A. Tying, Peora ILL.,, o. g. Barron, Fabyan's,
\. H., w. Smith, Washington, D. G.; 4. A. Day.
Worcester; Hon. L. II. Golf New York. Gen. Gal
lagher, Augusta, Hon.. Austin Phelps and wife,
Andoyer, f. c. Haraden, Boston, were registered
at the Falmouth Hotel last night.
The citizens of the town of Deering have been
seed in the sum OF So 900 for draining the read
side and fiat land, between Capisic mill pond and
Bciknaps tripe factory, into the mill pond, iniur-
ing, it is claimed the ice cutting privileges of the
pond
Architect Stevens is completing plans u COT
tase for NJ. S. Gibson, Esq, to be erected on his
fine lot recently purchased Of Small & Chaplin on
Bowdon street. The design is Of the same odd
style as those already erected, and will be addi
ticn to this attractive street.
Delegates to the Y. NJ G. A. convention arriving
ii. Bangor on the. Gas p. train, Thursday Oct.
o., will be met al the depot by the reception com
mitlee Of the Bangor association and escorted to
the rooms OF the association, where collation.
will he served by the Womin's Auxiliary
Quartermaster General Beal and Assistant
Adjt. Gea. Hill Of the Department OF Maine,
G. A. r., have received letters from the National
G. A. r. Headquarters commencing the excel
lence and clerical superiority of their reports to
the national organization.
The whole number Of special delivery letters
received at the post Office during the second week
is los, an increase over the first week of IL Tie
average time of delivery after the letters were
received by messengers was 10 minutes. Letters
mailed at tie office for special delivery at other
places, SO; deposited at the Office for local de-
livery 35.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
a singular Spectacle.

A singular spectacle was observed in the heav-
ems yesterday morning about 4.30 o'clock. First
there was brilliant flash and then tongue of
fame shot out horizontally some fifteen or twenty
feet, as 1t seemed. This flame appeared to the
beholdcr to be about two feet in diameter at one
end and tapered to bright star at the.other This
comet as it were, was very brilliant for about
quarter of minute, then it gradually faded
away, and as it disappeared four meteors shot out
from this point, in as many different directions.
The air was very clear all this time and the
heavens were dotted with innumerable stars.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
Nearly Drowned.

Thursday night James Barnes and John Ten
nant of the Grand Trunk were smelt fishing near
the upper channel. At some distance opposite
boat containing an old man named Mccarthy and
a boy was anchored and between them about
midway was boat containing two young men.
Mr.. Barnes heard faint cry for help and looking
up saw the two young men struggling in the
water At the same time Mr.. Mccarthy heard the
call and tried to raise his anchors but without sue
cess, the boy not being strong enough TO- handle
the forward anchor Barnes and Tenant raised
their anchors and rowed to the assistance of the
men in the water finding them clinging to the bot
tom of their boat Knowing that 1t would be
simply impossible to take the two men with them
into their small boat, they pushed the over
turned boat before them across the intervening
space to McCarthy's boat. They then took one
and Mccarthy the other Of the young men and
rowed to land Both of the young fellows were
very much exhausted and probably would not
have lived many minutes longer in the water.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
GREAT improvements.

Last night, for the first time, the new door,
which has been cut on the left of the orchestra In
Portland Theatre, was brought into use by the or
chestra when it was necessary for them to play
behind the scenes This door will connect with a
wide corridor leading directly to the north side o.
the building, and running between two dressing
rooms. AT that point broad flight OF steps IS
being built to connect with this corridor, the
fight having its base in the alley running from
Prebe street between the theatre and Sawyer,
Haskell g. Co.'s store. This new exit viii be used
only for fire escape in emergencies, and for the
orchestra and persons connected with the thea
tire on ordinary occasions. 1t is move In the
right direction.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
DEATHS.

In this city, Oct. 49, Charlie Shaw, infant son of
John and Ella G.. Morgan.
TBuria service at Evergreen Cemetery, Monday,
at ~. 80 F. NJ
In Pittston, Sept 49, Mrs. Dora E. Smith, aged
SO years.
In Georgetown. Oct. 8, Mrs. Rebecca, wife of
James Moore, aged 50 years.
In In Durham, Oct. s. Eliza Dennison. aged "a
wears months.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always
be used when children are cutting teeth. 1t re
leves the little sufferer at once; it produces natu
raj quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain,
and the little cherub awakes as ''bright as but
ton" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays the pain, re-
lieves wind regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhBa, whether arising
from teething or other causes. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.
dacIO WQSM1vr
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
The Health Lift.

My first acquaintance with the Health Lift was
two years ago had then been compelled to re
linquish ministry account of an entire prostra-
tion of my nervous system, which had resulted in
an Inability to sleep. l soon found that ten min
utes' exercise on the Health Lift did more to re-
lax the nervous strain, and induce sleep than
hours of walking in the open air, or than any ex-
ercise whatever. l use the Machine now, every
day, and could not do without it,.
AS arrest after hard study and an nvigoration Of
the entire system, do not know of any exercise
that is equal to it. REV. E. P. GARDNER.
Health Lift Rooms, 203 Middle street, Portland,
Me. oct14-u
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
A Pardon Asked For.

Thomas j. Murphy of this city, formerly BAR
tender at the United States Hotel, went to New
York, and while under the influence of liquor en-
listed in the regular army He deserted, and al
ter a short time went to the barracks and gave
himself up. He was sentenced to three years i'm
prisonment with bail and chain, at Fort Bayard,
New Mexico His friends desire his pardon, and
Marshal Andrews, who is now in Washington,wl
urge the President TO grant 1t.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
The coneress street station.

Alterations and additions in the Maine Central
railroad station at the Congress street crossing
have been begun and when completed will mate
rally increase the facilities of this convenient sta
ton. Heretofore there has been only one waiting
room for the use of both ladies and gentlemen. A
new room will be built for mems room and the
ticket office will be in position between the two
rooms. A door is TO be cut in the back of the
building and a walk laid to the horse car
track on ST. John street.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
Singing school.

Our musical friends will not forget next Mon
day evening at Brown Block. This class
under the instruction of Mr.. w. L. Fitch are sure
of careful instruction. Mr. Fitch has had long ex-
perience in teaching vocal music and during his
five years experience at the Normal School, Cor
ham, he has perfected a new method Of teaching
which will be used the present term. This class
will be particularly beneficial to those who are
Obliged to teach music in our public schools.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-17
portIand,s Exports of Breadstuffs.

During the month of September there were ESQ
barrels of indian-corn meal, valued at $687, and
six barrels of wheat -four, valued at $685. export
ed from this port The total value of exports for
September was $72o, against S33 in September,
1884. For the three months ending Sept. Soth,
the value was s297o, against s135, correspond
ing time in 1884, and for the nine months II was
s702,76o, against 81, 44e, 1s5 In 1884.