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He Was Acquitted.

Essex Began, Woodworking and respected
colored man, was tried in the Police Court to-
day charged with striking Mack Abraham on
the head with stick. Mack told Of an alleged
terrible assault and had his head concealed be-
meath q long piece Of cotton. When the band
age was removed his head did not look so bad.
The defendant denied that he used stick, but
said that he struck Mack with his fist and that
he had sufficient provocation. Several police
men were called, who gave evidence as to
Bogan's good character and Abraham's bad
reputation.
The worst thing ever heard of Mack
doing" said Policeman Dean, twas to steal q
red hot stove"
Began was thereupon acquitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

Mrs1c HAIL-Agnes Huntington in paul
Jones'"
ALBAUuH's.-Russells Comedians in "City
Directory"
NArIoSAL--Marie Wainwright in 'The
Honeymoon"
HARRIs'.-"A Clean Sweep"
Williams Orr's '.Meteors"
Y.M.CA- HALL--Lecture on the Hawaiian
Islands by DIR. V. ID. Collins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
Two SLIGHT Fires.

About 40 O'Clock yesterday afternoon 6re
took place ct house 2lio 18th street. owned
and occupied BY ,. T. sp<ncs Il was caused
By Tie explosion Of aeoai OIL Imp. The damage
vas about ESQ.
A l3so last nigh: ere took place In the
senhis % DIT. b. b. Adams, rear Il ga Nsv
y04 svs1ns, dnmngs about ga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
A Generous Act.

Messrs. Woodward 4 Lothrop, with their
usual consideration for their employees, pro-
vided in their capacious cafe the sixth floor Of
the 10th street extension a substantial supper
for their army Of employees, who were required
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
An Attempted Suicide.

William Lemlsy, a colored man who lives at
1887 v street northwest, attempted suicide yes
serday. He took heavy dose Of laudanum
and lay down to die. Some one sent for the
police and two officers responded and found
that he was fast losing consciousness They
vent 10 work at once and kept him moving in
and, DR.. Rolb Of the Children's Hospital assist
ing. they finally succeeded in getting him out
a danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

The Humane Society has completed ten years
Of its work Of prevention Of cruel treatment of
animals in this city. The largest amount Of
fines collected in any one year was in 1885,
when it reached 81, 107.69. Last year the
amount collected was S641.37.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
Fined for Selling LIQUOR.

This morning in the Police Court Charles
Hopper, one Of the proprietors Of the Globe
Theater, was charged with keeping an unli-
censed bar. Among the Witnesses called for
the prosecution was Charles Chapman who was
once frequent visitor to the theater cafe. In
the cafe. he said, he had seen drinks served,
and he had paid for many Of them himself.
Recently he has not been permitted to visit the
cafe. He did not know the reason why. When
he had money he said he was always admitted.
The court heard other evidence and imposed q
hne OF sos. Mr.. Albert, for the defendant,
noted an appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
Will Test the MCKINLEY Bill.

Marshall Field l. Co. of Chicago have
begun suit in the United States circuit court
for the recovery Of duties paid under protest
as levied under the provisions of the McKin-
ley tariff bill. They base their action on the
ground of the unconstitutionality of the act
and say they will carry the case to the Supreme
Court of the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
TIE CASE OF JOS. G. JEWELL.
Arrested in Philadelphia and Brought Here
His Bail Fixed ut d 1000.


His Bail Fixed ut $1,000.
This morning in the Criminal Court, Chief
Justice Bingham, an order Of commitment was
made IN the case Of Joseph G. Jewell, indicted
for the embezzlement Of 81, SIS and s12O from
the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company in February last while he was in the
employment Of the company as receiver.
Jewell was indicted shortly after he had abb
seconded, and few weeks ago information be-
ing received that he was in Philadelphia the
necessary papers were sent on and he was ar
rested there. He was brought here this morn
ing. The question Of bail being referred to
friend Of the defendant stated that Mr.. Jewell
had long been employed by the railroad COM
Pany az receiver and there never had been an
imputation on his integrity, but that during
the conclave here he had been taken in by two
sharpers and made a tool Of and that he stood
before the court q victim, while at heart he was
q thoroughly honest man. Az proof of what he
said be mentioned the fact that the defendant
could have gotten of with S20, 900, where he
took but few hundred
The court fixed the bail at e1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
spxcrALrIH n ZINE GUTTER.

sPKCIALTIB II ZINE BUTrKR-
The Darlington The Sharpless.
The Four Leaf Clover.
and 6pound boxes packed for family use.
JAMES F. OYSTER
Office cor Penna- ave. and 9th st.
Market Stalls lbs Northern Liberty Market.
Telephone No. 271-3-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

GAS FIXTURES. PLUMBING. HEATING.
:. s. SHEDD 4 Bro. 49, 9th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

INTEREST ON DEPOSITS deposits re-
ceived by Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany 1901 street northwest, capital o. ,OOO, OOo
-AUf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
Didn't Get or so Eaax.

A young colored man named VIM. H. Jordan
plead guilty in thu Police Court this morning
to charge Of dIsorderly conduct and was
about to get OF with Is fine when Policeman
Sullivan appeared ana said he wanted to say
something about the case. He showed that
Jordan was drunk yesterday and had tried TO
start several fights on North Capitol street.
He succeeded in getting up one fight and would
q third party interfered and taken q Knife from
him. This testimony heard the court increased
the fne 10 60 or siIty daya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

Mis- Therea Cummines, single woman iv-
ing near Plymouth, Mich, was recently =.
who sitervasd robbsd ksr Ao1Ss. HI ,ecovsry
b doubolul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
The Athletic Exhibition.

The athletic exhibition at the Columbia Club
has been postponed until Saturday evening,
January 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

THE BfILvUE DAIRY FARM sells milk that
IL not colored or adulterated in any form and
guaranteed to be 1.-THE best" 1431 ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
s. S. SHEpp 4 BIO. 4s2 9th ct.


JUDD DKrvEILER have now ready the
sventy-third issue of their annual calendar
with fire alarm attached Call at 420-422 18th
st. nv. aud get one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

BEsDUNe MosDAY, JANUARY 5, 1891, We will
close q 6 p N saturday, 10 PM
The FAIR,
FRANK1E h Co.,
9TH and II SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

The COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK will give its
annual lunch to depositors at the Masonic Tenn
pie Tuesday, January Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

SEE our line of full dress suits
EIsEMAN Bros, 18th and E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

vrsIr THE EMPIRE CARPET CLEANING WORKS,
e31-635 Mass. ave. n. W. Telephone 1851
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

Bro BARGAINS TODAY AND ToMoRRow.-Con-
sig -Ient sale, New York Clothing House, 81
It'll s..-AdUt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

TEE well-known firm of johnson Brothers
supply more families with fuel than any one
firm In the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

HAVE You seen those elegant costumes that
B2ucK from New York is exhibiting at 1904 III
- nv? Orders filed promptly. Call and
o0amipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

CAIAvIA WINE 75c- gallon.
CHARLES kRAEMER,
737 9TH street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

MANrrou GNGER CHAMPAGNE for Christmas
and New Year should be in every household.
None alcoholic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

6Uns AND OvERco4Ts reduced to $3.50.
EIsEMAx Bios, It'll and E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

ESQ MARK-powS SALE Of suits and overcoats.
EIsEMAN Bios, 9TH and Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

Full DRESS SUITS in great variety.
EIsEMAS Bros, 18th and E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
Cold Wave Coming.

A bulletin from the Office Of the chief
signal officer, says Hoist cold wave signal;
temperature will fall to "a degrees or lower
by 8 An January3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
LAssBunaH & Bios. Born ANNUAL
SHIRT SALE.

We offer the following grades of Unlaundsr, shirts
which We warrant PERFECT FITTING AND BEST
MADE GARMENTS:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

SEE IHx SUNS AND OvERcoATs marked down
T. $3.50. EIsEMAN Bros It'll and Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

BIe BAnoArxs TopAY Aup Tonosnov.-Con-
.sfnnsnt sals' Nsv rosk Clothing Hoass, sii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

1QUAxf OF o. WHISKY for 75c.
qusrt q 81 Jamaica rum for 75c-
quart Of Catawba, 25c.
CHARIEs KRAEMyR, 737 7th st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

scsoLARs can deposit money and get interest
l00l " sl-Adu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

DR.WAaSER's & BALLS corsets, CSC; monarch
shirt &c; Lonslale cambria, lie. BRoDHEAD's s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

FORECAST TILL EIGHT A n. SATURDAY..
For the District Of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia, colder; fair; westerly winds; cold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

cr.v.l4.D' ss';iB .1''' POWDER.
Crrvr1AsDs Superior SS<Ssa POWDER,
CLrvr1AxDs Superior BAk1se Powpxn.
ABSOLUTELY TIE Best.
BECAUSE
its pure and wholesome.
avvv Is richest in cream OF
R HENS WI WY S 6ishess in ls.vsuins
STPEBI9R Food raised with /. keeps
oAAiNI fowDEh moist and sweet.
ABSOLUTELY montreal than any other
0Aoi' r rrsniS,s gives uniform
Is absolutely free from
osvslands Superior Baking Powder Is for sa,s
~ by @; Q. cOrnvsn 4 Son.
Nm; E Abbott. Eiphcnz9 Younss o..
shirley sssSchsla. John ksy worth
fs SssAiFd &e es s0r acca asSsSh
And other high class srocers-
LAsssusaH & Bios. 3OrH AssuA1
SHIRT SALE.
We offer the following grades of Unlaundered shirts
which We warrant PERFECT FITTING AND BEST
MADE GARMENTS:
AToUR DISTRICT SHIRT
sUAsde of GOOD cotton. pure linen bosoms, consdnu-
- stays throughout. round bosoms reinforced.
sSPrice. &c. for cas-.
A%oUR SUCCESS SHIRT,
6-Asde Of Dwight Anchor cotton. linen bosons.
S6continuous stays. well-mads button holes. al
ss-styles- Price. &C.. for a.
eR-oUR CRITERION SHIRT.
~ This Shirt is made Of strong cotton. fine plated
- -bosoms. which are all linen. continuous stays.
- Price, Sc. flor 1926
UoUR L. B. SHIRT
ArThsre is no better value.
- Made OF wamsutta Cotton-2. l00-linen bosoms.
q pointed yoke. continuous stays. All work on
a Shirt is handmade. including button holes and
s1-eyelets. This Shirt undoubtedly viii match any
A3-s1 garment.
Price &C.. 6for $3.50.
uOUR CAPITOL SHIRT.
a This Shirt il made Of the finest quality cotton.
tTpure linen bosoms, handmade throughout Sizes
SS-14 to In neck. Equals any custom made Shirt
s3-as150.
Price q. 8 for $3.50
1t 10 unnecessary to make o more detailed mention of
the Mt OF our garments trsl cannot fail to make you
regular customer. lie. US prove our assertions,
An HONEST BUSINESS OFFERING.
$3.50 Jersey s1.5o.
$500 90 slJO.
$500 % also.
900 " el.5O
$500 a" sl.5O.
a2.O (" sl.5O
Owing to improvements which we shall inaueurate
on our Second Floor taking the space now occupied
by our Jersey Department. for Ofaces. We have con-
cluded to surrender every Jersey ON our Jersey Table
ranging in price from 81 to o.. so,
FOR
These viii be on sale ON our Second Floor There il
pick and you to early after reading this
announcement practicable
The stock includes Black Jerseys and Colored Ter.
seys Plain Jerseys and Fancy Jerseys. Smoked Jer-
seSs and Peated Jerseys. This is Is liberal an offer
was ever made to YOU
JERSEY SALE Is IN PROGRESS NOW.
E E. / 4 4 ! 4: / :: :: ::
E {; 1 r = s. +; III
4: E E: E: / F F. g. ! ;: :
jail 40. 422. 424. 4o6 7TH STREET.
JOHNSON & LurrRE1L
WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

JOHNSON & LurrREIL
WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
And take this fitting OCCASION to thank our
Patrons and the Public generally for their liberia
tnuance in the future. We purchased previous to the
advance in many lines. larger quantities than usual
to save the increased tariff. such as Wooden Dress
Goods. Silks. yelvets, Fur Capes. Table Linens,
Blankets. Hosiery. Ladies', Mems and Chldren's Mer
inc Underwear. &C., all of which we marked at the
old prices, and now with the further reductions we've
recently made on this immense stock.
We therefore invite the thinking purchasing public
to consider well the advantages we have to offer
them.
We have only to repeat the promises We have %
often made. Ours il not cheap bargain store but
we guarantee all goods sold and money il cheerfuy
refunded when goods not as or are un
satisfactory We do best to please you. and We
don't strike you night the first time. we'll try. tzy
again. and will not be suriy about it either.
We've wished you Happy New Year; prosperity is
an essential thereto. Buy your goods from % and
you'n b. materially assisted in both.
JOHNSON L LUrTRRIL's
POPULAR PRICED DRY GOODS HOUSE,
s13 Market spaoA
de-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

"OUR CAPITOL SHIRT.
u This Shirt il made Of the finest quality cotton.
q pure linen bosoms hand made throughout. Sizes
Ss-l4 to In neck. Equals any custom-made Shirt
rs-as1.5o.
Price q. 8 for $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

Your E,1s1aHr FITTED. HEnPLER's, 45s Pa. av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

aEoUR DISTRICT SHIRT.
t1Msde of good cotton pure linen bosons, continu.
s1-ous stays throughout. round bosoms reinforced
A1-Price. &c. 8 for q IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

10 unnecessary to make more detailed mention of
the ut Of our garments ris cannot fail to make you
regular customer. Let US prove our assertions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
A HAPPY New YEAR.

SEAsONABLE.
The New England sausage will
&c here on Friday of each week.
AS the demand for 1t takes up
almost the entire Quantity or.
dered-if you wish it please notify
early in the week.
N. ". BURCHELL,
lfS5 fUt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
CONDITION OF THE WATER

Temperature and condition Of water at
Am--Great Falls, temperature. So; condition,
81 Receiving reservoir, temperature. 81. Con-
dition at north connection, 80: condition at
south connection, SO; distributing reservoir,
tempersture. 81: condition at infuent gate
house, 30; condition at efiuent gate house, SO.
High tide in the river, In; low tide in the
river, IN D. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

AGoUR SUCCESS SHIRT.
A5-Msde Of Dwight Anchor cotton. linen bosous,
AScontinuous stays. well-mads button holss, al
e1-styles- Price. &c.. @ for g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

i ECTURE On THE HAWAIIAN IsLAHDsn BY
L. DIR. v. d. COLLINS. continuation Of Lecture
elven IN Decs mber and by special request. the
CA. 1903 New York ave, Friday. January "a ct \
pm Admission free LADIES invited. d81-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

Immense Stock. -Razors bought Of me
during 1880 will be honed free during 1891. d.
n. WALFoRD Az Pa. ave. lts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
A Ninth Street CIo,hinr Hama,

Extra Superior Old Rye Whisky, q per at.
Pure Old Rye Whisky, ye.:rs old, 75c. at.
Good Quality Old Rye Whisky. CSC. at.
It, NJ. q p. METzaER, All 9TH st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

Full Dress Shirt, open front and back. 81,
at MAYER's, HOS Pa ave. iI.5t
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"OUR L. L B. SHIRT.
0SThere is no better value
- Made OF Wamsutta Cotton-2. l00-linen bosoms.
~ pointed yoke. continuous stays All work ON
a Shirt is handmade. including button holes and
e1-eyeets This Shirt undoubtedly viii match any
a5-s1 garment.
Price 79c.. for S4.5O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

tHoUR CRITERION SHIRT.
AThis Shirt is made Of strong cotton, fne plated
- bosoms which are all linen. continuous stays
- Price, Sc. 9 for g. IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

The Best Ice Creepers on earth at VIII,
SON d CARR's, 929 street northwest. v&f-9t
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CHARLES KRAMER, 737 z
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Piles, Ffstulas, &C., Cured. No charge
until cured. DR.. CHAs. C. THOMPSON, sos ".
Lanvale street. Baltimore. Md. ial-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02

Java and Mocha Coffee, SOC per ID.
This Coffee is fresh and gives universal satis
faction.
Good Table Butter, SOC. per pound.
Fresh Cocoa Shells, SC. per pound
broad Run Creamery Butter Just in.
Granulated Sugar with orders for Coffeee
ieas and family supplies only, &c. pound
See advertisement in STAR January 1. Low
prices, &c. NJ. & p MErzeER, 4l7 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-02
LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

FORECAST TILL EIGHT A n. SATURDAY.
For the District of Columbia. MARYLAND
and Virginia, colder; fair; westerly winds; cold
wave
CONDITION or THE WATER
Temperature and condition Of water at 2
Am--(ireat Falls, temperature. So; condition,
81. Receiving reservoir temperature. 81 Con-
dition at north connection, 80: condition al
south connection, So; distributing reservoir,
temperature. 81; condition at infiuent gate
house, 30; condition at effluent gate house, Sc.
High tide in the river, pm; low tide in the
river, 722 p m
Cold Wave Coming.
A bulletin from the Office Of the chief
signal officer, says; Hoist cold wave signal;
will fall to "a degrees, or lower
by An January3-
Your E'IsIaHr FITTED. HEMPLER's, 453 Pa. av.
Dn.wAaxER's& BALL corsets, Csc monarch
shirt, &c; Lonslale cambria, lie. BRoDHEAD's.
sEE IHz SUNS AND ovERcoATs marked down
T. Ss-o- EIsEMAN Bros, 18th and E
IQUAxr OF o. WHISKY for 75c.
1qnsrt of 81 Jamaica rum for 75c.
quart Of Catawba, 25c.
CHAnIEs KRAMER. 7s7 It'll st. NV.
LANa s. S. sHEDD d Bro, 49, 9th st.
JUDD d DKrwEILKa have now ready the
twenty third issue Of their annual calendar
with FIRE alarm attached Call at 420422 18th
IT nv. aud get one.
suns AND OvrRcosrs reduced to $3.50.
EIsEMAx Bros, It'll and E.
HAVE You seen those elegant costumes that
B4ucE from New York Is exhibiting at 1904 III
T. nv? Orders filed promptly. Call and
s1amine-
---
sPEcIALrIB n ZINE BUTTER
The Darlington The sharpless.
The Four Leaf Clover.
and Spound boxes packed for family use.
JAMES F. OYSTER
Office cor. Penna- ave. and 9th st.
o.-r- 9th st. wing Center Market.
Aarkes s@nn' lbs Northern Liberty Market
Telephone No. 271-3.
ESQ MAax-povs SALE Of suits and overcoats
EIsEMAN Bios, 9TH and Z
MAxrrou GrsaKa CHAMPAGNE for Christmas
md New Year should be in every household.
None alcoholic.
CHARLES KRAxnKn, 737 9TH St. NV.
Bsspune MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1891, we will
alose ss Pm Saturday, 10 PM
The FAIR,
FRANKlK h Co.,
18th and II SITS. NV
IHE bkILVCE DAIRY rAhM sells ulilk tudt
b not colored or adulterated in any form and
guaranteed to be 1.-THE best" 1431 p ST. NV.
Full DRESS SUITS in great variety.
EIsEMAS Bros, 9TH and E
TEE well-known firm of johnson Brothers
supply more families with fuel than any one
firm In the United States.
vIsrr THE EMPIRE CARPET CLEANING WORKS,
eSl-635 Mass ave. n. W. Telephone 1851
GAS FIXTURES, PLUMBING. HEATING.
S. S. SHEDD & Bro, 49, 9th ST.
CAIAvIA WINE 75c. gallon.
CHARLES kRAEMER,
731 9TH street northwest.
SEE our line of full dress suits.
EIsEMAN Bros, 18th and E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-18

From the Kingston Freeman.
A Kingston lawyer, after reading the item
published by The Freeman few days ago in re-
gard to snakes found in Elmendorf street, said
II have had an antipathy to copperheads since
was a boy and saw this kind Of snake at
Marbletown. It 10 q sneaking, mean snake.
There was path the men used near the house
lie along the path in the sun and strike their
poisonous fans at whoever came near
them. One man was bitten through the
clothing. and his leg swelled as big as a keg
and became as blue as indigo. He narrowly es-
capped with his life, notwithstanding the fact
that most OF the poison was absorbed by the
clothing and did not reach the wound. Each
year thereafter, at the date when the man was
bitten, his leg would become spotted and swell
and break out Just Is though he had been bitten
again."
One of the safeguards used by farm hands
at work In hay or grain on ground infested by
these reptiles is to bind twisted bands of hay
around their legs. The snakes jump up and
strike their fangs in the hay without reaching
the flesh. There 10 . legend Of one chap in
Wswarsing, famous a. . mower with q scythe, to
the effect that he carried on his legs three cop
The snakes in striking ct the man became
fastened in the hay bands and dangled from
his calves. to the terror Of his fellow-wprkers
who saw him. When informed Of his danger
he said that was nothing. He was acquainted
with snakes. To prove il he bet q gallon of
whisky he could show them dozen copperheads
in less than three minutes The bet was taken.
He drew from his pocket . whistle, blew a
shril blast and all over the field the heads of
copperheads could be seen above the grass Is
they raised on their tails to ascertain the mean
ing Of the unwonted sound. The bet was Maid
and the man drank the whisky and cut and
gathered the hay alone, for NO one else couid
be hired to work in that field from that dav