Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-08

cOrrespondenoe Of The Evening Star.
LAUREL. Mn. Oct a

cOrrespondenoe Of The Evening Star.
LAUREL, ND, Oct 6, 1894
Although there has been general complaint
on all hands Of the lack Of enthusiasm and e,-
citement displayed in this campaign both
parties are beginning 10 hustle in q manner
which is astonishing. All the democratic and
republican speakers available have been called
out and there will be stumping Of this county
never before known. A number OF prominent
orators have also been imported from other
sections
who are opposed TO whisky, will have something
to say this fall and their vote will not be M
trining as most people now imagine. These
organizations have unusually strong and active
rooters In every county in the state and Will
poll surprisingly large vote. Though both Of
the great political parties assert that they are
certain 10 win the truth seems TO be that the
present struggle will be the hottest and most
bitter one experienced here for many wears.
Thomas Parran. the republican nominee for
Congress from this district the hfth), has de-
clared himself 10 be opposed to the force bill
and the democrats will be handicapped. In that
they intended TO make this issue one OF their
strongest points in opposing Mr.. Parran. The
latter will make his fight upon the tariff issue.
which, after all, will be the principal question.
as II has been for several campaigns, upon
which the coming struggle will proceed. The
democrats have the advantage of being the
dominant party, and all the positions held BY
this party being characterized by a close OBJ
serysnee Of their duties makes il a very for
madible barrier to republican success
The sudden crack Of a revolver, followed BY
slight feminine shrek, had the effect OF draw
ing quite large crowd around the residence Of
Mr.. James Gown. who lives about six miles
from Laurel, last THURSDAY evening The srAs
man tried TO learn something of the affair but
all the people at the house we're tscituru. From
I rt.s. ~..1 4 IL r.
| thought that Miss Nettie Gown had at
tempted 10 commit suicide. but only q piece OF
her ear was shot off. She refused 10 talk abou,
the matter. The episode has created quite a
deal of excitement.
Miss Nellie Mclaughlin Of Westminster az
accomplished singer, is stopping with relatives
J at this place.
l Mr.. John Adams recently exhibited water
melon raised in his garden at Hancock the in
side of which was yellow instead Of red. III,
melon, although not large, was perfectly ma
tured and quite as fine the most luscious
| Georgia article.
About 8 O'Clock yesterday afternoon fire wa,
discovered in the stable belonging to Mr.
| Charles Pullett, on the rear of his dwelling OF
Commerce street, in Centreville. The cause o.
the fire is unknown. The Centreville Fire Com
psny responded quickly to the alarm, but Ia,
flames had gained too much Roadway for theil
efforts to be of any avail. The building WA
completely destroyed II is said TO be insureC
4 In the Mutual Fire Insurance Company O
Montgomery county.
Miss Florence Richardson, daughter Of Mr.
| John W. richardson. died at the latter's resi-
dence, near Queen Anne's. Miss Richardson
| was an active church member and very popular
| In the vicinity in which she lived
The public schools throughout Kent district
are making elaborate preparations for a proper
observance of Columbus Day on October 2l
| Mr.. Colin +. Storer has offered the town hall &c
the Chestertown school for the occasion and the
exercises of the day will after the flag raising
l be conducted in that hall
The officials of the New York. Philadelphia
and Norfolk railroad have decided TO erect q
station at Salisbury having all the modern i'm.
provements, such as electric lights, ladies
toilet room. &c. Ii will be built upon tho
present site. between Church and isabelle
streets. new freight house will also be built
| At the annual meeting Of the Clinical Associa-
tion OF Physicians Of Maryland last evening
| the following officers were elected to serve one
year: President, DIR. VIM. L. Moseley; vice
president, DIR. J. Mason Hundley; recording
secretary, Dr. VIM. T. Watson; corresponding
secretary, DR.. E. K. Ballard; treasurer. DR.
| VIM j. Todd: executive committee DR. Geo
A. Flemming, DIR. ]. N. I. Finney and DIR
Harry Friedenwald
The sale of stock at the farm Of the late Sen
| ator John s. Barbour of Virginia at Poplar Hill
this county, took place on Thursday. The at
| tendance was large and the bidding brisk Al
the horses were of well-known pedigree. Amons
| the residents Of this county. who made pur
chases were F. Snowden Hill, Irving Bowie
ez- Judge r, B. B. Chew, Gill Bowling and Clerl
John W. Belt.
Miss Jennie Mcfarland has been visiting tn,
Misses Melrose on Main street.
| runaway occurred here yesterday evening
about 1880. on account of which Miss Maggie
Newcomb is now lying at her home with a badl,
4 sprained ankle