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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-21

ana THIS was Aunt Sukey Drake who was Sleep
| ing beside me. We were in that lonely hut in
the snow storm only to fall into the lair of the
most murderous gang that ever terrorized O
| neighborhood! We had been within an inch
OF having our Threats cut when tainted! What
had happened after that? How had we been
saved? What had become Of Jim Flee and his
| gang of assassns2 Had the constabies and a
posse been DIGGING them and tracked them to
their lair, and fallen upon them just in time to
save Us? And was there no one left in the
house but ourselves?
The place was very still And very dark ex-
cept for the moonbeams shining through the
broken gable. No more red light came up
through the cracks in the floor. Evidently
the fire was out below. While wondering over
tne situation l heard movements in the room
| under us, but they only raised my curiosity
not my fears. listened Perhaps it was the
woman. But no; the sounds were those of the
waking, yawning and tumbliug up of men from
| the floor in front Of the fireplace. The muffied
ana confused sounds were followed by gruff.
sleepy voice muttering:
Its cleared of cold, as knowed 1t would
Bill, pull on your boots and 60 fetch q bucket
frev'
Then heard one 90 out, and another rakinp
the chunks and Goals together in the chimney
place. While this was going on I perceived
that day was dawning. The pale white moon
beams were fading before the faint red suns
rays.
But what did all this meana Had NV fright
been mere nightmare dream? No! was
| sure that had not slept nor felt it possible to
sleep for one instant that night.
Before could speculate further another
sound came from below. The old couple were
waking up on the bed and yawning, grunting
and mumbling. Then heard them get up
just a. the man who went to the spring Tor
water returned. And now all the various prep
arations for the breakfast began. And,
thank Heaven! my aunt awoke at last, and
could question her.
She awakened a. clear headed % II she had
not slept like death In q strange loft in the
woods. She sat up In the bed, yawned, gsped
and asked me how I had slept
"Not very WELL" ] answered. 'sBut you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-21

tween these corners stool u common ladder
leaning against the wall and leading to a trap
door that evidently opened into the loft above.
rickety old rocking chair in the chimney
corner, pine table against the wall under the
window, and a few three-legged stools COM
pleted the furniture.
We left our horse and carry-all out in the
road We could not get them any farther"
Aunt Sukey explained as soon the old man
turned around from closing the door.
Couldn't, eh9 Well, 1 reckon not! Jis set
down and wait tell wake up my ole oman to
tend to you, and then I'll 60 out with the
young youth there aud look arter your creetur, "
said the old man a. he moved of toward the
bed.
Aunt Sukey deposited herself in the chair by
the chimney corner, and perched myself on a
three-legged stool, while Cousin Tommy stood
and leaned against the jambs OF the door. wait
ing to show our host the way to the carry-all,
while the man himself was trying to rouse his
wife from what seemed to be very deep
sleep.
You see, she TUX goodish dose of laudamy
for the toothsche, but reckon kin wake her,
and rs the tooth is easy she kin tend to you, y
be explained, as he renewed his efforts
pray, 10 not disturb her on any account for
we only need u nights lod ging," said our aunt.
But the man had already succeeded in rors-
ing the woman, who sat straight up in the bed
and, though still drowsy. needed but a few
words 10 enable her to understand the situa-
ton.
Gimme pinch of Scotch snuff and I'll git
right up" she said.
The man complied with her request, and
after several resonant sneezes she rose shook
herself, and was ready to administer to our
wants. As she had tumbied into bed with all
her clothes, she did not seem to think her
toilet required attention. She was a small,
thin, sallow woman with Jet black hair and
black eyes, and was clothed In q dark skirt and
q striped Insey sack.
But l scarcely looked at her. Nv attention
was taken up by the movements of the man.
He was preparing to go out with Tommy Sparks
by putting on q heavy coat. Not much in that
No, but 1t was British soldiers coat. Too
well knew the uniform. And this ill-looking
man might be one Of the very deserters from
the British army who had joined Jim Fice's
band OF robbers and murderers hardly
dared TO breathe my suspicious and, indeed,
before could collect my startled faculties
startled and scattered by the sight of the coat
the man had gone out, carr yiug lighted
lantern and followed by Tommy Sparta
turned TO speak to Aunt Sukey, but she was
listening 70 the woman, who was sayiuQ; "I
reckon a. you'd Ike some supper"
I'VE would like cup Of tea, but hate 70
put you to the trouble, when Won are not veil
too" said Aunt sukey spologsticsily.
"Oh, that amt nothink! shill sleep all thu
sounder when git 70 bed agin," she replied.
~ she began to put the chunks together md
pile On more fuel from = heap under ths shelves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-21

l couldn't go to sleep nowi" answered the
woman in penetrating Whisper
Couldn't, Ell? Well Well see bout thatp'
muttered the man, as he got up and shutf1 I'd
across the floor, made a rafting noise on the
shelves and shutied back, muttering:
Here! drink this! This will put YOU to
sleep sound enough, 1 bet you"
"Oh! amt it too much arter what have
took!' she murmured doubtfully.
mo. That's gone off! Drink this!"
Apparently the woman obeyed. for heard
her slight sigh. mutfied movements and the
creak OF the bed as she dropped YEARLY upon
II, moaning and muttering something inaudi-
BILE about This here business"
l heard the old man sink upon his chair.
which also creaked, aud then all was dead al
lence for some minutes that seemed bonrs To
ME. What was the old villain waiting for2
What heinous, murderous crime was he con-
templating! Was he expecting his confeder-
ates IN crime2 Jim Fices band Of desperadoes?
What did he mean to do with us? II it was
only robbery! But it might be murderI Obi
how wished we had stayed out in the carry-aIi
on the road and braved the storm! We mi1ht
only have caught cold, but now We are cau9bt
like poor rabbits in trap! Oh! it was fate!
1t was fate And who can Withstand fate2
Whom the gods wish to destroy they first
make mad" said the wise man. Surely we
were mad to come under any circumstances
to such o place as this! A lonely hut
IN the thick woods far from any tray-
6leQ EOdu! Anu Win INC air allV0 with
rumors OF robberies, murders and violence of
the most atrocious Description Oil what had
become of Aunt Sukey's prudence and Cousin
Tommy's common sense? Here was Aunt Sukey
sleeping as soundly as If there was not a Fice's
band, or a murdered peddler, or q burned
house heard of in the world! There was
Tommy Sparks who had allowed himself to be
sent out OF the house to sleep in the shed with
the horse, without q word Of objection, and as
IL there were no women to protect! And where
was the blunderbus2 In the possession of that
old demon below, no doubt! II could only
get to Tommy Sparks and wake him! But I
felt that il attempted to do 80 should never
get past that old murderer alive! II ouly
dared to wake Aunt Sukey! But again in this
instance felt sure that IL should make any
demonstration / should only precipitste q
catsstrophe! How soundly she slept How
awfully still the place was! I could have
screamed in my nervousness! II would have
relieved me to do so! But it would have been
the signal for my DEATH and forbore.
The old wretch below cleared his throat in q
half suppressed way, yet il startled me like q
war whoop! 1t sharpened all my terrors to
acute agony. Oh! what was he waiting for2
II was after midnight. 1t was already Christ
mas eve. What horrid thing was he waiting
for? Jim Flee and his bloody band to help
him to murder US and make away with our
bodies before they should divide the booty!
Yes! That was what he was waiting for! What
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15
DENTAL SURGERY.
6
DR. A. D. COBEY

OFFERS his Professional Services to the Peo-
he will do both Operative and Mechanical
Work; correct irregularity in Teeth, &c.
Dr.. CoBEY will be in his Office in Port To-
bacco the first and second weeks in each month.
The rest of the time he will devote to calls from
home.
Onice over the Grange Hall, in the BOSWELL
Building" 0
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15
GOOD WORK, LOW PRICE
JOHN H. JENKINS.
CAB NET MAKER AN;
UNDERTAKEN,
PORT TOBACCO, Md.

w OuLD inform the public that hsviny
.n,Shed Ills StocA ue Is pre- pared to fu
ish anything in the Undertaking line, fro
the plainest COFFINS to the most costly a,
iegant CASkETS at prices a., to he .urp.s.
either In the city or countr And r.uyiu
! prices. s''
ne wiiiattend personally on all uuvra's
not physically prevn ted fro n dnin. so.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15

NJ rs: GARDIEER. formerly Of Brv,n,o~, ,
1vA nsighherheod, has .p-n-d . nosrdin.
ssas IN Baltimore where .h- will alvays =.
6lee 20 ~ and entertain her county friends.
Oare!ei .ttsnsieu and coed aceommods ,ions
provided FOR transient customers. rpa.
nanest boardsrs taken st S.. so and a. oa ~.
week. ms. GARDINER.
~ st. Pasl st., Baltimore
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
Prepared BY Dr. J. c. Aver 4 Co., Lowell, N.,s
Price 81; six bossa~s. o.. Worth o. . bottle.
DOUGLAS WELCH,
CONSTABLE,

HAVING been appointed Constable and
11giv.n good and sufficient bond and In.
ten ling TO de ote my entire time to the duties
or the ONCE, ! very respectfully solicit hnsnes.
In all parts of the county Collection. n snec-
laIty, and prompt returns guaranteed. Post
once address, Port Tobacco, Charles county.
Maryland.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15

VIM can live at home and make more MONEY
/ w ~ work for as than at ything else In,
this world. Capital not needed you a n.
startedfre es. Both sex: all ages. Any one can do
lns "ork. Large earnings sure from the n rst
sLert. Costly outht And terms free Better noi
aeiay. Costs yos nothing to send as your nj.
dresses and nnd cut II you are wise ven " i'm do
!" ~ once. b. .HALLnTT q Co.. Portland Maina
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15

The new rife for the Russian army
Is not magazine gun. but is . small
calibsr breech-Ioa.ier capable Of pene-
trating at 6.OU feet t'reo one-inch
boards two feet apart.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15
~ :" ARRIVALS
Autumn Dress Goods.

22inch Serge Suiting. 10 New Fall Colors.
Is cents. .-.a.
Ladies Flannel Suiting. 10 Plain and Plaids,
IS cents.
4o-inch Ali Wool Hom-spum, in Checks aud
Mixinres. 50 cents
~ snd 64 Trecot CIo,hs, Soc, 75c.
Bright New Piaids. Silk and Wool, Soc.
65c., 75c.
Medicai-d Frilled Flsnnris, 25c., 3Ic., SIC.
Cases Canton Flannels &c., loc., l2c.
Cashmere for Men and Boys Wear, 49,.
Bic, soc.
5 Chses 10 White Blankets, 81, ST. .25, ST.
so, up.
Heavy Gray and Brows Blankets, 81. 81. .2s
H-h .,mi"rts. Lined ~nh White Cotton. 81
$l..5.
a splendid line Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves,
&c, &c, &c.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15
Martyrs to Headache

u
Seek relief in vain. until they osgin to
use Ayers Sarsaparilla- Then they re-
gret the years OF suffering they might
have escaped had they tried this remedy
earlier. The trouble was constitutional
net local; and, until Ayers Sarsapa-
rtiiA did Its effective work a. An
Aherssive and Blood Purifier, they were
compelled to suffer.
The wife OF Ssnuel Page, q Au.,in
st.. Lowell, Mass, was, for lops TINA.
subject to severe headaches. the resuls
Of stomach and liver disorders. A per-
feet cure has been effected by Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Frank Roberts, III Washington It,.
bsston. says shat lac formerly hal tsr.
rible headaches, aHd until h took
Ayers SarsaparillA, never found any
medicine that would give
Permanent Relief.
Lizzie ". Devean. IN fifteenth III ss
brootiyn, n. T.. II have had insolsr-
able headaches. l commenced ths usa
OF Ayers SarsapArillA laat March. and
have NOT had . headachs since that
time"
Il suffered from hsaslsche, inaises-
tion. and debility, and was hardly able
10 drag myself about the house, writes
Mrs. NJ. n. Lewis, OF A ST., I-oweN.
Aass. Ayers Ssrsaparilla has worked
. marvellous change in my ease. now
feel strong aud well n ever"
Jonas Garmsn. Esq. Of Lyhisa, Pa.
writes: F" For years l have suffere3
dresAfnlly. every Spring. from headache,
caused BY imparity Of the blood and
bilOnsness. II seemed for DAYS anal
weeks that my head would split omen.
Nothing relieved me till took Ayers .
Sarsaparills. This medicine has enrsj
Re completely"
When Mrs. Gensvra Bslanger, Of q
Briag St, Springfield, Mass began TO
use Ayers Sarsaparilla, she hal suffered
for solne years from . serious affection
OF the kidneys. Every Spring, Also, she
was afflicted with headache, loss OF
sPpetite. and indigestion. A friend per.
euaded her TO ase Ayers Sapsaparilla,
which benefited her wonderfully. Her
health is now perfect. Martyrs to head.
ache should Try
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
Prepared BY Dr. J. c. Aver Co, Lowell, M...
Prize 81; six bOtt~s, o. Worth o. bottle.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15
h. [. NUkDUCK,
Merchant Tailor.
Near Port Tobacco Statsoa.

TUST received the fashions for Spring and
d Summer, they are now prepared to make
suits in the most fashionable style.-Scouring
Repairing, Cleaning, Binding. Goats turned
at the shortest notice and cheap. One Of them
can be found in Port Tobacco every Tuesday,
and Saturday, prepared TO take measures and
receive materials. Work delivered in Port To-
acco if desired. Thankful for past favors, W
licit the same patronage and satisfaction
Daranteed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-11-15
Money to Loan.

NIONRY TO LOAN On DESIRABLE FARMS
WI in Charles County ia snms to suit.
apply to G A. RASCH,
lyS Carrolton Ave,
Baltimore, Nd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11
A Fish Story.

An account of a strange occurrence comes
from SodAs bay. While some Of the facts
connected with the event may appear in
credulous, yet the high character and stand
ing of the parties witnessing the abnormal
occurrence entities the narrative to consider
alton. Three men, whose names shall not be
mentioned, were fishing last Friday night in
the placid waters of Big Sodus bay. They
pursued their sport in a ssiff Of ordinary size,
aided by friendly light, reflected from the
bow of the boat. At a late hour in the night
the occupants of the boat were startled by a
peculiarsound proceeding from the heavens
1t resembled the Tapping Of wings. Imagine
their surprise when the trie of men suddenly
beheld fish lying at the bottom of the boat
1t apparently approached from the cloud re-
gion, and at an angle of 45 dogs. After
recovering from their surprise the men Pro
ceeded to a critical examination VI their
nocturnal visitor. 1t was found TO be an eel
and weighed 524 pounds. In place of the or
binary eel fin was a short, stout member,
part fin and part wing, about five inches long
and four wide The tail of this monster,
which evidently served as rudder to guide
it in its aerial flight, was also supplied with
semi-formed quilts.
Local scientists who have examined this
curious creature are inclined to believe that
it is in transitory stage from the fish to the
bird creation, The evidence is further EN-
phasized by the fact that when supplied with
different kinds of food the creature ate near
ly quart of corn, using its head much in the
manner as a goose does when eating corn
There are also well defined legs and toes
forming upon the belly of this undefnable
creature.-Lyons Republican
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11
Born I'm Hard Luck.

II don't s'pose it's any use," said the hun
CRY man, mournfully, siding up beside the
well dressed man, for me to ask you fer {
little assistance toward gettm' bite tel
eat"
mot the least bit in the world" said tn,
other man, cheerfully
II s'pose not" continued the hungry man
tinge of sarcasm coming into his tone o.
voice and blending into fine meZzotin
quality with the Jeremiac strain. II s'posC
not" And this time he spoke refectively
~ ant no Johnstown sufferer, ant, an
don't know nothin' about Johnstown, SO
can't tell no straight story. | ant never
burnt out | ant even a Braidwood miner
ant Eff wuz any of them wouldn't be
a-askin' for little somethin' to git bite o
vittles
"rd be a-wearin good second hand close
an necktie an shirt that splits down the
front and back both. Mebbe I'd have col
lar an cuffs with buttons into 'etn. Any
way I'd be a-spendin' relief money an a
eatin' regular. Bat | ant none O. them.
b'long right hyar an ant had no job fer 8
year. Pm busted cause it's my own fault
am, an ant got no show to kick over the
bad distribution O. no relief money at all
All the luck comes ter people on the outside
an man right hyar at home has ter eat out
O slop barrels and sleep in coal holes an gel
moved an not have no close to speak of.
Its mighty hard an just wisht some o
these fires or floods or somethin' would sorteT
come my way onct ant had no luck sence
wuz er kid, ant" and he ambled away,
broken in spirits, hungry, footsore and rag
ged.-Chicago Mail
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11
A Case of Death Following Suspension,

In the Lyon Medical, No. 20, we read OF
the following case of death following suspen-
sion, reported by DR.. Gorecki The patient
was man, aged 40, who for five years previ'
ously had been suffering from tables, and
who, after reading of the excellent results
obtained by suspension, bought an apparatus.
The disease had taken very rapid course in
him, paraplegia being almost complete. He
was suspended two or three times daily by
his man servant The first seven suspensions
were followed by most marked improvement,
and the patient was able to walk few steps.
After the eighth suspension he suddenly lost
the power of speech and hearing, his sight,
however, being unaltered and no paralysis
existing. Although active treatment was i'm
mediately resorted to, swallowing soon be-
came impossible, sight was lost, and general
paralysis quickly set in. The symptoms be-
came more and more aggravated, end in
twenty-four hours the patient was dead, the
immediate cause of death being asphyxia -
Medical News.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11
Lulea,s Grent Eleyator.

The great elevator built on the quay at
Lulea, by the Swedish-Norwcgian Railway
company, for loading ore direct into ships,
has now been finished, and It's operation is
reported to be a success, the elevator raising
three trucks simultaneously in two minutes,
the same being then moved along the rails to
shoots leading into the hold of the ship, and
enptied. The whole arrangement is said to
be so perfect that a ship of some $500 tons
may be loaded in day. In the engine room
are two engines of sixty horse power each,
steam being supplied by three boilers. The
engines pump water into two accumulators,
whence it flows through underground pipes
to the elevator, which it will raise with a
load of 100 tons on 1.-THE hydraulic pressure
being equal to twenty atmospheres, or at the
rate of 300 pounds per square inch.-New
York Telegram.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11
His Way of Putting IT.

"Do you know what an oath is, my childF'
Eyes, sir; am obliged to tell the truth. Il
And if you always tell the truth where will
you go to when you die" up to heaven,
sir" And what will become of you if you
tell liesf" II shall go down to the naughty
place, sir" Are you quite sure of thatF
Yes sir, quite sure" Let her be sworn
1t is quite clear she knows great deal more
about it than do" A witness once said to
him: My lord, you may believe me or not,
but | have told the truth and | have been
welded to truth from my infancy" "Yes,
sir" said Maule, but the question is how
long you have been a widower Mr.. Ser
ieant Robinson in Bench and Bar
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11

By. ordinary letter, containing Money
Order issued by all Express Companies,
New. York Exchange, Draft or Postal Note.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11
AGENTS WANTED.

wF For Club Rates, or any further informs
ton desired, write legibly to the undersigned.
clearly stating your residence, with State,
County, Street and Number. More rapid re-
e,nIosinn on EnySa,ono boaSnl ~ SS oI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11

Soon after the fall of Sir Robert Walpole's
ministry the title of patriot" was a reproach
in England. In his dictionary, blunt old Sam
johnson defined the word as 1.-THE last resort
Of a scoundrel." Pulteney and Cateret be-
came the best abused men in the realm, and
even the elder Pitt, theR the terrible coruet
Of horse,n lost half his popularity, louisville
Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11
Letters Contain
Address Registered
Ing Currency TO
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La

"REMEMBER. also, that the payment OF
Prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR Ma
TIONAL BANKS of New Orleans, and the
Tickets are signed by the President of al
Institution, whose chartered rights are recog-
uized in the highest Courts: therefore, beware
of any limitations or anonymous schemes"
ONE DOLLAR is the price of the smallest
part or fraction of ticket ISSUED BY Us In
any drawing. Anything in our name offered
for less than a Dollar is a swinde.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-11
Our Agents Make 500 to $500 a Month

Selling our goods on their merits. We want
county and general agents, and will take back
all goods unsOld if a county agent fails to
clear 500 and expenses after thirty days
trial, or general agent less than $3.50. We
will send large illustrated circulars and letter
with special offer to suit territory applied for
on receipt of one-Cent stamps. Apply at
once and get in on the boom. Address, The
NATIONAL NOVELTY Co., Pittsburg, Pa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-08
STOCK OF HOLIDAY GOODS.

, Fur Boas ~ slI5, sl69. aud g.. % for Lynx:
Fur Trimming AZ IS, ls, ~, -, 81 and &c. per
yard.
White Angora Fur Trimming a. &C., and 'Ll9
All in want Of Furs should look at our stock
before they buy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-08

Tho Linen buyer sent Us 400 yards Of real
Russia handmade Crash In pieces from ~ to
yards in length. It will sell for 1eHc. yard
instead of the usual 20. As good for embroidery
purposes as for towelling.
All the Art Embroidery Linens IN Tray Cloths
scarfs, Bureau, sideboard, Towels. splashers'
Dollles, &C., IN all their new varieties. Linens
yes, hero Is the pride Of everything made in Ire
land, Scotland, or France.
TABLE SETS.
Fine Double Damask Table set-trlngsd cloth,
and one dozen Napkins, only ti4s for tho
set White and colors all the way to s23 a set;
Towels, all linen, I9rss inches, sell here for &c.
each, all the way to sl.23 for perfect art beau
ties;
Can you think Of Leather Purse for ic.1 Good
material and well put togothsr-made out OF
scraps, or It would be SC. at least
Mail Bag Purses at 19c. that should be 35c.;
Purses for Sc;
See wha. variety Of good ones you can get for
&C.
Step along. Mail Bag Purses Of Undressod Kid
with o1idlzed tops, 2ic.-a good 5oc. purse;
Japanese- Leather Pocket Book-9Sc. was the
price beiore-Leather-uned. extra Inside
clasp, iac. Is the price. This is one out oi
over hundred kinds all the way to i3l9
ChamoIs Bags, with Nickel Chatelalne. 29c