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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

:. :. Vo>t & Son have special photo
graph offer for the holidays. Call and see
them. Their rooms will be open evenings
during the holidays SO as 10 give opportun-
tv TO those who wish to visit their framing
dppartnlpnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

A, the meeting of Fairfield Lodge, |. @.
.. F., Monday evening it was voted to hold
q public installation to Odd Fellows and
their families Monday evening, Jan. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

DIR. A. T. Dunn of Waterville will be AT
Good Will Home tomorrow Eight and de-
liver his illustrated lecture on 'Mainesnnd
Her Resources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

The Gardner people will have chance
To SEQ. the smoked Pearls" of augusta.
Tuesday evening Dec. Goth, a. they ap-
pear 10 the Opera house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

\ l1aA of bay was upset on Water street
nearly opposite the public library, yes'er-
day. caused by trying TO turn short
corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14
HALLOWELL.

Capt samuel IIovt, of Seattle, Wash
IS visiting Ghas. b'8rirn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14
Doubling Suffering Women

Alive to tac Interests of
sur lady readers. VIC pub
iish Mr., Simpsons !etter
20 Or. Kennedy.
Dear sir - 1 Vas III III
salil for wears. suffering
, irom kidney tronL.e ami
smaie as.e $. Ply
i'Ils prescribed for ne
nj / to0s various Fem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

The last lecture in the Ragan course for
the benefit of the high school SiIi be gwen
IN the Opera hQusf. FRIDAY evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr. and Mrs. NJ Sevall. who have been
yi.itjng friends in this city since last July,
ain return To their home in Beaufort n.
y. {. next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr.. c. II. Nelson, of Wateryille, was the
guest of Snml Currier Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Harry b. Watson has been called away
from his studies at the Coburn Classical In
s,itute. Waterville, on account of the sick
ness of his farther.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

MIR. Kennedy of Boston is 10 he at the
ElmN ooi stables Thursday afternoon AMI
Friday next to buy 20 or more horses. He
wants gentlemens driving horses from IL
to i6 hands high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Examinations nj Colby University com
mcnces SATURDAY aud the term will close
Tues las next. The winter term will open
Ian g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Miss Ella Given of Gardiner is visiting
friends and relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mrs II. &. Whitman returned last night
from Lewiston where she-had been IN al
tendance upon wedding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr.. Ernest f. Fuller, who has been
working IN Hyde Park, Mass, is at home
On a visit,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Rev. Mr.. short, rector Of the Episcopal
church al Newcastle. vas 10 the faTy yes
tsriay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14
DREADFUL PSORIASIS.
csserias Eaiirs Body with white Scales.
ssilerias Fearful Cured BY cuiicufa.

Ny siiseasf gpsatia>tsl sirst hrnkr ati ~, ieit
ecsk =. si'svssi,ng nv ,sosr, aai ainsesl
ershg ny saec. II rsn setn sas clts. and the
s.is s,s-as was afsss,d | Mee41 f,se laS esrsight
A.snseiitr. II slTr.t al s,.sr nv Mad md nay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Rev. J. l.. Qaimiy iesfes to-day Tor New
Hampshire. where he VII 'peha me heA'
two Or three weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mrs. Arthur. johnson and daughter Fam
ME have returned from Norridgewoek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr. Ira f. Getchell is ut Newport for a
couple of DAYS engaged in surveying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Walter Simpson. employed at the works
of the Ilollingsworth Il Whitney Co. at
tempted to Climb between two cars yester.
day and as he did so placed one foot ON the
shaekIe. AT the same time the engine at
Tackled TO the ears harke,i up and his foot
was badly crushed. The INJURY was dressed
bv nr Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Nr John Robbins has received car
load of pressed hay from Alma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14
GARDINER.

Mr. #. winsiow !. IN Pennington for
a few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. II. ". JeNeu ar in Bos-
ton for the geek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

The frame commenced to 20 up yester-
day on the Bailey cottage at Good Will
Farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr. Harvey Foster has been confined to
the house for several days with severe
cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

MANY
SUCH
HERE

r,ifes. .ti, uo . -iciig resulted tiur daily
paper no tr,i the sucs,~s ct D.. David
fssTite Remedy. OF Ron
deui, :. u, il eases similar 10 my own.
purchased &. 'lie last boiIle 7; ken IA
small doses. but very regular. improved
me wonderfully. Ny coRpsexion
apsml tie improved. s.eeF was
sound and refreshing nd lii lefarlher
use eniirsis cEres me. Thee never was
a medicine Tor uoaan-.si,id ike iavoiiie
Reme,iy With all my heart. let ne urge
them to use Il. Relief VIII II the result.
Mas. s, p s;i,frsoS. Turner, ILL.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

go Tuesday, Dec. 10, oc-
dy battle of Fredericks-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14
Cuticura Resolvent

The new blood Purifier, internally ito cleanse the
blood OF all Impurities ard poisonous clements,
and CT fietHs, the great skin Cure. and tCri
ezra SOAR. an exquisite skin Reauiiner eN;er'
nallY 10 clear he skin and scalp and restore the
hair1, have cured thousands Of eases where the
shedding OF scales measured quart daily, the
skin cracked bleeding, burning and itching almost
beyond endurance HAIR hfeiess or all gone, suffer
ing terrible. What other remedies have ms,ie
such cures:
Sold everywhere. Price, CCrtcrR,, d0c, SOAR,
sc. kESoLVESr, 81 Prepared By the POTTER
DRUG tHEMiCAb CORPORATION, Boston,
AS-Send for 'liow 10 Cure skin Diseases" ii
pages, so Illustrations, and leo testimonials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Geo. NJ. Chapman, Esq, was at Skowhe-
gan yesterday attending probate court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14
OAKLAND.

Mrs. c. A.. Hall has been visiting in
portl Land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

W. +. Dingley is spending few weeks
in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

NEw YORK. Dec. :.
Money easy. more stringent TO :.
Prime paper at 5a6
Government bonds stca1y.
Railroad bonds, generally irm.
The following are the closing quotations OF AZ
curities;
United States Is Eek int il5
Il ia
% 10
Central Pacific lists. l1~
Denver & Rio Grande lsts. llG'
t.rie ends iUl,
nansas Pacific conso.s lr'i
,tegnu K Nav. Ists, 1.n8
Union Pacific lists rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mrs, d. c. Peabody of Westbrook is
visiting in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr.. Grassy of the New England Tele-
phone s Telegraph Co. rerurne'l Y Boston
Yesterday For three weeks Mr.. Grassy
has been inspecting the telephones on this
exchange beside repairing and putting in
protectors. une of the Improvements Is
the introduction into the Watersille office
of modern solid back transuiitter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

of modern solid back transmitter.
The ~ Quartet of Colby University gave
a concert last night at Vassalboro assisted
by Mr. Colby Bassct. banjo soloist, and
Prof. Carrie. reader. The quartet is made
up as follows T.. &. Clark, lst tenor; T..
D. purinton. "a tenor: J. kleinhans. lst
bass: V. ~ Whitman, 81 bass. tine week
from last evening the Glec Club will give
a concert at Madison.
4 slight fire in the Smith house opposite
THE Lrick sel,oolhouse an College avenue
caused an alarm from box ~ at ; o'clock,
TUESDAY afternoon The fire caught in a
closet about chimney. and the damage
was less than $50, fully covered by iDsur-
ance But for the fact that the city Is
equipped with frst-elass lire alarm sys-
tenn, smart blaze would have resulted.
The second entertainment in ME Popular
Course was given in City hail last night
and for two hours i.sltoy. the magician,
delighted and amused the audience with hts
wonderful feats at eoniuring and sleisiIt of
hand The variety ot entertainments in
this coarse i rendering 1t very stlrariise.
las, night the Waier.iil military band rem
IL rcd several excellent s4 eiioas which
were heartily aFpl,uie,l-
Hon i. T. I,ass ct the Maine Worli's
Fair Commission mas been in TIM city con
tcriing with leaiiug eli xens in regard To
the >.as. apporiionment which this city is
10 prorile toward the Maine building at
ih., Norris Fair Mr.. e.. II. Nel-
son nYotriet.,r of 81 npy.ite Farm =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

\ drama A Thorn Among the Roses,
was given with great success by the niver-
salst Society At Society hall, Monday even
ing. Characters were as follows
Mr.. amber Principal of Rns"biish Institute.
Mr. Harry ttctchell
Istl.nr,. plunkrit the oldest of fhe pupils,
,y,l 4, Ni-s Ida Carry
Pupils,
me-, uno,l. Miss t.ll-sir Getchclt
bessie Iravers. Miss Ahbie Me- l-uch
lam, Turpor. Miss Ethel Gluugh
Augusta St.s-n-, Mis- Letffs Harrington
Marie N.lif.h Miss Bessie Bean
ltriAgpt Nahun..1 Miss Edith Henderson
Tom Inudnr Master Charlie Bean
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr.. George Atwood of Wateryille
teaching the high school at Shawmut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Ida Nye and Miss lockwood were
in Lewiston yesterday.
Mr. J. A. Moores of Skowhegan was at
Billy Fairs tavern yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

Mr. " \. Stockman, representing the
firm Of Maurice Baker 4 Go. Portland, was
in the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

\ sociable and entertainment. under the
auspices of the high school. will be held in
Goulds hall Friday evening, Deem
her Ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

c. II. Nelson was in Iallowell yesterday
on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14
WATERVILLE.

r. II. Stanley of Bangor was in the city
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

.rr si-xfs esr--d at sie tSs'ss. ~ 2Js -------
sales. tr-; refined. gusa- continent. so -
-. i, si6 90. c and I. 20.
RlTTEk--fnodsrnfe demand, weak, state dairy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-14

burg.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-21

shoe store on Seventh street and wanted
pair of S1.50 shoes. The store was
filled with customers, and Mr.. Kelly
waited on him with rush, and had no
hesitation in caShing $1,000 check,
payable to j. Hanson and signed by
Chapman q Drake. 1t also had their
name stamped on with rubber stamp.
Mr.. Kelly says it was the first time he
was ever beaten, and he banked OH the
worklngman-appearance of the fellow.
Detective McGuIggan has the check,
and also similar one, the names being
the same, for $3.50, that the same man
passed on E. G. Varney d Co. for S1.50
pair of shoes.
1t seems that the check cashed by
Nichols u Dean was first presented to
5. n. Adler, furniture dealer, ON Jack
son street. The evening before the
young man passed the store and asked
the price of lounge. The next day he
went after the lounge and offered the
check. Mr.. Adler was once bit for S23
and was wary. He asked where the
lounge was to be delivered, and was
told at Stiel's bakery on Seventh street.
He then said he would prefer to collect
the money there. The young man was
foxy and did not give himself away in
the least. He appeared perfectly will
ing to take that course and told Mr..
Adler that the lady in the lower part of
the house would tell him where to put
the lounge. But, of course, when the
lounge reached the bakery the young
man was not there and nobody knew
anything about him.
There are several precincts yet to hear
from.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-21
? WE'RE SMOKED OUT. .

An Irate Landlord Disposes of Un-
satisfactory Tenants.
A High school girl, Democrat-and
a loyal one, too-sends in the following
account of the trials of the Republican
club in attending Fourth ward meet
ing:
The other evening little incident
occurred which shows that all is not
''smoolh sailing" on the 'sea of Repub-
licanism." A few, very few, it should
be added, enthusiastic Republicans
from the Ninth ward went to hold a
political meeting in corner store in the
Fourth ward. There a dispute arose
between the politicians and the man
from whom they had rented the store.
The latter carried off the kerosene
lamps and left the others in the dark.
Not to be daunted. the politicians
touched match to their torches, and
the finale was that they were literally
smoked out and compelled to go into
the open air. After recovering one of
their number walked meekly and inn
Fortunately TO neighbours hOuse-a
Democrat, by the way-and this good
man loaned three kerosene lamps. The
Republican took them back to his dis
heartened companions.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-21

always easily met. have many times
thought IL was unwise to have printed
In School Days. now thee has fully
convinced me of my unwisdom. Nay,
b. not chagrined-thee hast done no
harm. Some verse poet should keep
in his soul, never uttering it in either
written word or spoken line. Many a
rhyme enshrineS a memory, just as
many grave covers the heart OF a Iiv-
ing singer. And there are times when
the grave-graSSeS grow over more than
even the poet who sings them dreams
of. Thee wilt End me home tomorrow.
Come and dine with me. Thou mayest
hear and see more than thee hast
guessed of today"
The useless fishing rod and the broken
Jackknife lay long while in the grass,
acknowledgement after the poet had
crossed the meadow and disappeared
behind the trees along its remotest
boundary. For even scribe can reSur-
rect enough conscience to suffer self
reproach, if those with whom he comes
IN contact are generous enough to leave
him unrebuked and consequently hum
BILE.
TheneXt day-but that was season of
memories too sacred to permit the lift
ingof the veil
Enough has already been said to make
it clear that the world surmsed to bet
ter purpose than common when it
jumped to the conclusion that LOYALTY to
an early love kept Whittier in bachelor
hood. and that is all the public has any
right to. No one more than he has been
shocked and panied at the remorseless
posthum0us antics of those persons who
have enjoyed the private letters and
sacred condolences of the dead. That
the modest singer who has just gone on
into the beyond to meet his darling
would have objected to the present COM
pass of this little paper, the writer does
not believe; but if the silence is to be
still further broken. some one whose
lack OF reverence exceeds mine must
tempt the echoes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-21
Political Ingratitude.

IeXaS Slfungs,
Il tell you what it is" said Guffev.
the ward politician, hammering on the
bar i'll terrible rage, eff this sort OF
thing keeps on, the party won't have
the ghost of show next election, max
my words"
"Wot's the matter now?" yawned the
barkeeper.
why, after all I've done for the
gang, and after shiuning around the
city hall for two months waiting for nv
posish, what yer suppose they've done
for me?'
Dunno; left you out in the cold.
mebbee."
Worse than that After promising
positively that should have berth
IN the assessors or collectors office.
they actually gave me a posish where
I'll have to Work,''
And the bystanders shuddered with
sympathy as the betrayed and outraged
victim OF political ingratitude swallowed
his four fingers of rye with face like
Quaker graveyard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-21
CUTTING a WIDE SWATH.
Forged Checks Worked by the
Same Man for SevaroI Dave

Forged Checks Worked by the
Same Man for Several DAYS.
Among the slick crooks in the CITY
reaping rich harvest now is a gang
of forgers who are dandies. Their
operations have not been interfered
with, Notwithstanding the Pioneer Press
has 'noted crook" captured every
time common tough is found trying to
steal few cents from the pockets of a
man drunken than he is.
Wednesday man entered Schmidt's
saloon, 352 jackson street, Just above
Foley's, with score or more others. He
has been hiring men to go into the
mining country to work at large wages
and tree transportation to and from the
mines. Inc men have to put up fee
OF So to him for securing them the
places and as a guarantee that thew
Will go to work.. 1t is said
that he has bled fifty men
in the two cities for the So and
the men with him at Schmidt's were
the st. Paul contingent, who were. to be
Joined later by the Minneapolis gang.
He had pocketed all the So. and took
the men into the saloon to treat them.
The drinks came to 1915, and he ten
dered Schmidt a check on the Capitol
Dank Tor SO signed George Under
wood" and indorsed on the back &c.
Underwood" He was given SIS. q
change, and, of course, Underwood had
no funds in the bank, and, when the
fifty men met at the rendezvous to go to
the mines, Mr.. Underwood was not
there. Minneapolis detectives were
here yesterday looking for the schemer
and his partner, who passes as his
brother, but the only trace of them was
the latter'S grip left at Schmidt's.
The same day young man having
the appearance of wOrkingman, with
small, light mustacha and few days'
growth of beard, called at the hardware
store of Nicols & Dean, Sibley and
Fifth streets, and wanted to buy small
tool. He was accommodated and
rendered a SIS check, made by Carl
Stiell," baker on West Seventh street.
He Was Very Plausible
and claimed to know several of the
firms travelling men whom he named.
There was no suspicion about the check
and he was given S7.75 change. Later
IT was found that the check vas forged
and that there was one ''l'' too MANY on
the bakers nanre. Detective Harris
has the check.
The same day man bearing exactly
the same description called at E. Kelly's
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-21
WITH THE BIG WIGS.
The Grind of the Courts Yesterday
Many Litigants Disposed of.

The Grind of the Courts Yesterday
Many Litigants Disposed of.
F. Bergens & Co. sued o. and B. SHERMAN
to recover SOB. AZ for goods sold.
The London and Northwest American
Mortgage com pany. limited, has sued Bertha
A. Crosman and others to recover 81, 445 due
upon promissory notes.
Lawrence j. T.erney has begun an action
against .. o. Wh1ted to recover S3,000 as
damages for beating him about the head and
body with the but end of a driving whip.
This occurred Aug. II last.
Charles II. Dopsen asks for a decree of
divorce from Ida May Dopsen. Two causes
of divorce are alleged namely. Incorporate
habits and adultery with James Ratchford
They have been married a little over two
years and have no child.
Twohy Bros. have entered suit against j.
R. McMurran to recover S25J for goods sold
William IL. Baker, who was running the Col
onnade restaurant. 1t is claimed that Nc
Murran gave Baker letter of credit to
Twohy Bros.
The Northwestern Stone company is seek
ing to assert a mechanics lien on the lots of
Rudolph j. Stedler for S7395
Carolyn P. Cumming and the St Paul Trust
company as guardian OF Anna, Alice and
Cornelia Palmer have begun an action
against William Johnson to recover part of
lot IL, block 10, of Ashton u Sherourne' S
addition, also $500 for detention of the
premises. ,s-
Henry F. E. Witt has been named by Judge
Cornish as the guardian ad litem of Roy E.
Delano, an infant of fifteen months who has
entered suit against Lewis Delano and Others,
to secure partition of real estate belonging
to the estate of the late Frank Lavender De-
lano. 1t is claimed that Lewis Delano Will
not paw over to Daisy A. Delano. the general
guardian and mother of Roy E. Delano, any
of the rents OF the property, but claims TO
own it. =
Charles Paegel. the druggist at 70 West
Third street, who recently assigned, filed
schedules showing assets to be s., 000 and liza
bilties of about $4,000.
William Thomas was awarded a verdict of
S52S.7S against Fred S. Bryant for furnishing
plans for building.
The case of Andrew Finn against The
Northern Pacific Railway Company went to
the jury.
The personal injury case of j. G. Maddi-
gan against The Omaha Railway Company is
in the hands OF the jury.
Judge Kelly heard yesterday number OF
delinquent tax cases.
The United States circuit court of appeals
denied the petition of the appelles for an
appeal to the supreme court i'll the case of
Margaret Billings ct al, appellants, VS.. The
Aspen Mining and Smelling Company ct al.
This is Colorado Case
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-21
ON A LOG WITH a SNAKE.
A Union Spy Who Faced Drown
ing, Cold Lead and n Moccasin

A Union Spy Who Faced Drown.
ing, Cold Lead and a Moccasin.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
II believe got into the closest place
during the civil war that man ever got
out of alive" said E. n. Harper, the
Mulhatton of Michigan, now stopping
at the Laclede. II had been detailed TO
obtain information regarding the
strength of detachment OF Confeder-
ate troops stationed on the Ten
nesee river, neal Decatur, Ala. L
got the information, and was work
ing my way back to camp when l was
discovered and pursued by a searching
party. L had concealed a skiff in
the brush on the banks of the river, but
sudden rise had swept it away, and
there was nothing to do but to surrender
or swim the swollen stream. plunged
1t, but the current was stronger than 1
had anticipated, and by the time
reached mldstream my strength was
about exhausted. | managed to get hold
of the end of floating log, and drifted
the water around me boil with their
bullets.
Il soon drifted out of range and
crawled up on the log, only to discover
that it was already occupied by big
water moccasin who was inclined to
dispute possession. l had no weapon
but water-sOaked pistol. If 1 stayed
on the log would get bit: if l got off l
would be drowned. While debating
what should do the log drifted within
range of the Union pickets, and they
appeared to think | had been raised up
by special providence as a practice
target. The first volley killed the moe
casin, and before they could reload 1
made them understand that l was not
trying to pull any feathers out of the
escape from that position of fourfold
peril L have been something of a fatal
lst." Then Hebrew drummer made
some far-away alluslon to the rope
market, and the party filed into the an