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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-13

The owls, probably attracted by my
yoicr, came hutteriug all around me,
and times it seemed as if they would
attack me and drive me away, an in
truder Of their own domain.
Then suddenly, touchingly, prayer
fully, came the voice from the thicket
once more.
Oh, Mollie Moliel Mollie Z"
The voice was the quayering voice Of
an old man, and so hopelessly tender
and helplessly beseeching that tn cry
went straight to my heart. II am
coming, | cried, and walked as fast
as | could ior the darkness toward the
thickct from whence the voice came.
A thousand thoughts ran through
my mind and every direction l had ever
heard about how 10 treat cases in any
emergency flashed through my memo
ry. Who was this old man, evidently
IN mortal agony, alone and helpless in
the forest? Was his throat partly cut?
Was he shot through the body? Was
he manned and mutilated? | asked
myself over and over again. Then q
terrible thought came to me. Perhaps
It was an escaped lunatic, blood
thirsty madman, with all madman's
cunning, lying in wait to fall upon and
destroy the pitying wanderer who
chanced to come his way, lured toward
him by his pitiful cries in the dark
ness.
As | thought of this stopped in
stinctiyely and peered around me eau
tiously. The dark thicket lay only
few steps in front of me. How easy
it would be for a man with maniac's
strength to leap forward, clutch me by
the throat with his powerful fingers,
more cruel than the claws of the ferc-
est wild beast in the forest.
] sprang back in terror. Nothing
moved, however. There was no
moan, no cry, only tbI ...ngled vines
and undergrowth, Ad darkness in
front of me.
Is there any one in distress-any
one needing help and assistance close
by?" I asked in loud but quavering
tones. There was no answer. | walk
ed as near to the thicket as l could,
and peered into the vines and bushes,
bat could see nothing, and was about
tol Withdraw at safe distance again,
waen voice in faint tones gasped ont
akse my head:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-13
IN a SNAKES, psN.
Hunter Surrounded by a writhins Mas.
Of sernents.

Of >erpents.
Shartle Weist, John Orwich, and
Aaron Numah, OF Shamokin. Pa.
went out the other day on hunt for
ground hogs and came Oack with
thirty-two dead snakes. There were
twenty-one rattlesnakes, the largest
being four feet long and three
inches thick, three coppcrheads and
eight blacksnakeS. one Of the black
snakes was two inches thick and 1--WE
feet long. The story they told of
their battle with these snakes was
enough 10 make the hair stand on
ones head. In an attempt to descend
into an air-hole caused by a mine be-
ing worked too near the surface,
Weist, who was leading, slipped on
the smooth sides Of the hole and
struck the messy bottom with much
force. Immediately loud kissing and
ratings came from the thickest part
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-13
He Was MrOng

"Well, said facetious stranger to
a member of the brass band, there is
one thing for you to be thankful for. y
''Vat is dose?" inquired the musi-
clan.
You can always blow your own
horn.
Mem, my friendt. Dis cornet is
borrowed Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24

Sanitary Inspector Moses is daily re- ceiving notice of scarlet fever cases, mostly grown persons.
 B. F. Ess of New Haven, manager of the United States Life Insurance Go, is visiting in the city to-day.
 The Hellmann Advance drum corps rendered several lively airs in front of the DEMOCRAT office last evening. They serenaded the other daily paper offices also.
 Dr Mary Taylor Bissell of New York will lecture in Leavenworth hall this evening, under the auspices of the Women's club, on Physical Culture for Women" The address will be in teresting and instructive.
 Last Saturday in the district court bar meeting, Joseph Katzelamski, who had suit against William Beach, was non- suited for failure to furnish a bond. Beach then had papers taken out for Katzelamski's arrest cn a civil suit for false imprisonment. The reason for bringing the suit was as follows: Will. liam Beach is foreman of the counting room at Holmes, Booth & Haydens. He accused Katzelamski of beastiality and l the latter had hlm arrested for islander Katzelamski says he is not versed 1T English and did not know about the re qnired bond. Constable Egan placed hin under arrest to-day, but he says he vii | fight the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Still Alarm"


 This we'll known play comes to us Wednesday evening with a fine cast, and the stage accessories for the pro- ductlon of its sensational features, that have given it several seasons of the greatest popularity. It is said 1.-The Still Alarm" is an ideal entertainment, in which all classes of people find some thing to please them.
 "A Flag of Truce."
 "A Flag of Truce" will be at the opera house this evening. It comes with a brilliant reputation, with an ex- cellent cast, and it is expected that the play will draw large audiences.
 "A Knotty Affair.
 "A Knotty, Affair" is to be presented at the opera house on Thursday even ing by John c. Rice and a company ot speciality artists. Mir Rice will be re membered as the fun maker in "My Aunt Bridget"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
MORTALITY RECORD.
Deaths and Funerals of People wG
 Known Here.

Deaths and Funerals of People Vel
 Known Here.
 The funeral of Mrs Ann Boylan will be held from her residence. 1904 South Main street, to St Patrick's church at o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Patrick Bla le, aged IS years, son of John Blade of Sandland place. died last night of pneumonia, at the residence of his parents. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with services at St Patrick's church.
 John Dell, aged three months, son of James Dell, 155 North Elm street, died this morning. The funeral will take place at 3p. m. tomorrow.
 Mrs Eliza Troy, aged 60 years. died last evening at her home, 24 Fuller street. Three children, Thomas, Maggie and Mary Troy survive her. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock to the church of the Immaculate Conception. Inter ment in Calvary cemetery.
 William Ashmore had the middle finger of his right hand crushed by a stamp at Plume & Atwood's shop to- day. The wounded member was at. tended by Dr Benedict and had to be amputated at the second joint.
 The funeral of Mrs Annie Nolan was attended to the church of the Immacu- late Conception, where a mass of re- quiem was celebrated by the Rev Father Dineen, at o'clock this morning. A beautiful floral piece was presented by the employees of the Waterbury Button company. The bearers were David, Frank and William Sheehy. J. Condron, Charles Coyle and Patrick Minnehan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
NAueATuck AND VICINITY.
Doings of a Day In the Valley Belov
 This City.

Doings of a Day In the Valley Below
 This City.
 NAUGATUcK, Jan 24.-The new singing books ordered for service, and the new plates for offerings, were put in use at the Congregational church last Sunday.
 The Young Peoples society of Christian Endeavor will hold social thls evening at the parish house. Refreshments will be served. The Ladies' Aid society will meet tomorrow, and the Woman's Christian Temperance union on Friday. The wedding of Mrs Mary Jane Nor gan, daughter of Patrick Murphy, of Hillside extension ,and Mir John F. Ham nell of Waterbury, took place at St Francis church to-day.
 The remains of Mrs George Buchanan, who died yesterday after a few days ill- ness. will be buried from her residence on Wednesday at 2 o'clock p. m. | Five hundred feet of Eagle rubber lined cotton hose from the Eureka com pany, N. Y, arrived yesterday for Chief Crampton's Naugatuck fire department
 Gallery tickets for K. of c. ball went on sale yesteaday.
 There will be a large attendance al the Ragan lecture tomorrow night, as there will also be at the dance and oyster supper given by the G. A. R. post.
 Samuel Spring expects to leave here about February for southern Califor mia, to be gone some months.
 Edward L. Maffatt was called tc Greene, R. l., to-day to attend the fune ral of a sister, 24 years of age, who was married about year since and diet from the result of an injury received by being thrown from a wagon some time since. During the past three years the father, two brothers and a sister of MI Maffatt have died.
 Selectmen Schaffer and Hungerford B. B. Futile, Thomas Conran, William Ward, Attorney Kennedy and other expect to be in Hartford to-day as re gards the borough and electric road charter. There will be strong opposi tion to the charter for the latter even by those who signed the petition, since il has become known that the town would be obliged to lay out a large sum O money on roads and receive nothing fo the franchise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
TIMELY TOPICS.

Corn beef four to ten cents a pound, roast beef to 12 cents and loin steak 12 to 14 cents, at Castle g, corner of Union and South Main stre cts.
 The remodeled buildings of the Water bury Furniture Go are arranged with 8 view to the needs and the comfort of pat rons. You are invited to call.
 In order to reduce their stock before in, ventory Hawley & Go have made cut ot twenty five per cent in the price of robes and house blankets. Six black wolf robes and four gray robes at special prices
 Another list of special bargains is pub. lished by Miller & Peck to-day. They are having a grand clearing out sale before making a change in business.
 Ready mixed paints in all colors, al Bonner, Preston & Cos. Experienced workmen and low prices.
 Metropolitan Life Insurance Go agent wanted.
 Reid X Hughes are offering for twenty five cents what they claim to be the best line of twenty-five cent towels ever seer in Waterbury.
 Large line of special prizes for thii week only given away by the Great Allan tic & Pacific Tea Go.
 If you buy $35 worth from J. B. Null lings' stock you get "Schepp's Photograpi of the World" free, and at the same time secure lower prices than ever before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
TREATMENT OF JOHN ENNIS.

Superintendent Olmstead of the Insane
 Asylum Makes a Statement,
 Superintendent Olmstead of the state hospital for the insane, at Middletown, was seen by Connecticut Associated Press representative to-day and emphati- cally denied the charges of cruelty to- ward John Ennis of this city. He stated that Ennis is hard man to control and a few days ago attacked and severely bit an attendant. Being an epIleptic, Mir Olmstead says, he is violent at times and has to be carefully watched, but is at all times treated kindly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
Sound Steamers Disabled.

NORWICH, Jan 24.-Two of the four steamers of the Norwich and New York line have been rendered useless by the ice through which they have been com pelled to blow their way during the past two weeks. The City of Boston is laid up at New York. Both paddle wheels have been badly damaged, not a single bucket being left in either. The Lawrence is also badly in need of re- pairs and is laid up at New London. Considerable damage was done to her paddle wheels and steering gear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
General Assembly.

HARTFORD, Jan 24.-The house came in this morning and held half hour session, which was mainly devoted to receiving bills for the incorporation of companies and societies. Resolutions for the prosecution of pool rooms and making eight hours a days work were introduced. An adjourn nent was taken until 11:30 tomorrow. In the senate the session was devoted prin- cipally to the discussion of a resolution by senator Cleveland provining that after January 31 the senate meet only four days a week. It was referred to the committee on rules. The senate ad- iourned until II o'clock tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
Death Due to Neglect,

NEW LONDON, Jan 24.-Coroner Park has decided that Mrs James Fengar can. not be held criminally responsible fol the death of her child which was found dead in led with the mother yesterday morning. It was thought at first that the child had been strangled to death but Medical Examiner Nelson decided that death was due to neglect. The mother became hysterical immediately after the child's birth and was probably not in her right mind when she allowed the babe to die for the want of care.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
Death of a Bank President.

ROCKVILLE, Jan 24.-E. c. Chapman president of the Rockville national bank, died at his residence in this place this morning. He was taken sick Fri day evening with neuralgia of the heart and gradually grew worse until this morning when he passed away shortly after o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
COASTING ACCIDENT.
George Woods Leg Broken in a Collision
 This Morning.

George Wood's Leg Broken In Collision
 This Morning.
 John J. Mccarthy of the bottling firm of Mccarthy & Moore was driving up South Nam street this morning and when in front of Liberty street sled on which were two little fellows, George Wood and Willie Dunn, dashed down Liberty street and between the wheels of Mir McCarthv's wagon. Be. fore he could stop the hind wheel had passed over the boys. Mir Mccarthy m quired their names and where they lived and took them to their homes. Dl Castle was summoned and found that the Woods boy had his leg broken and Dr Castle set the broken bone for the little fellow, who will be removed tc the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
. AN APOLOGY

We that quite disappointed having their wants supplied the days the public will overlook this always
 this time supply goods As have capital command, position sup public with Wall Paper Paints, Goods
 als Painters Supplies Window Shades Painting and Decorating executed by workman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
TAX.

KELLY says if Henry George only got one peep at the grand list of Waterbury he would have material enough to lecture on for the next two years, for there he could see that the poor man who has house worth $2,500 pays tax on one dollar in every three he owns; while the man with large property and great income only pays taxes on one dollar in every eight that he owns.
 This is unjust, but what are we going to do about it Let us bring all our in- iuence to bear on Common Council, Selectmen and School boa to appoint three Real Estate Experts to go over that revised list and correct what few errors they can find and then elect Northrop, Brown and Carmody for the assessors of 1893. because these are the men who made the revised list. If you do this, each man will pay an equal share according to what he owns for the running expens-s of the town, city and school; and remember that Flour W i'll cost you only 50. 80 if you will give my man an empty barrel.
 Anything you see in KELLY'S ADV. is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24

Respite For Murderer. BOSTON. Jan 24.-The governor and council to-day granted a respite to Murderer Mccoy until February 24.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
B. Shoninger & Co.,.

B. Shoninger & Co.,: Waterbury, Jan. F, 1893. The Weber piano purchased from you
 has given me perfect satisfaction. I do not think there can be better piano made. P. J. MCGRATH, 692 East Main St., Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
Al Card of Thanks.

I wish to return my sincere thanks to Miss Rose Donahue and the pupils of the Washington street school, and to the many kind friends who contributed flow CTS and expressed their sympathy at the death of my daughter, Katie Meehan. Respectfully,
 PATRICK MEEHAN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24

New York, Jan 24.-Forecast for Connecticut until p. m. Wednesday: Snow with fog on the coast, stationary temperature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
STATIONARY TEMPERATURE.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and Tomorrow.
 New YORK, Jan 24.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at a. m. to-day:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
AT 374c.
AT 371c. Remnants of Extra Super Ingrains,

Remnants of Extra Super Ingrains.
 All our remnants of the best Ingrains, many of which are large enough for a small room, regular 75c go 'ds. All to SC quick at one price, 374c.
 One lot Administer Rugs worth $3.5o sale price $3.75.
 One lot Fur Rugs worth $5 sale price $3.9S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24
Miller < Peck.
Change In Business.

Along the line of "mark downs" we hit Body Brussels and rugs this time.
 AT 9Sc
 We have few pieces of Body Brussels, the best in the market, including Hart ford, Bgelow and Lowell makes. The regular price has been $1.25 to $1.35. All to go at 9Sc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24

LOCAL LINES. The best groceries, fruit and vegetables, and prompt and polite attention, all at LADD'S grocery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-24

Dr 0. W. g. Frost, ;177 Bank street.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-01-21
The Temple Of BaaI.

There rises huge wall seventy feet
high, inclosing a square court Of which
the side is 740 feet long. Part of the
wall, having fal IN into ruin, has been
rebuilt from the ancient materials, but
the whole Of the north side, with its
beautiful pillars, remains perfect. As
the visitors enter the court they stand
still in establishment at the eXtraor-
binary sight which meets their ewes;
for here, crowded within those four
high walls, is the native Village Of
Tadmor 1t was natural enough for
the Arabs to build their mud huts with
in these ready-made Qualifications, but
the impression produced by such q
village in such place is indescribably
strange.
The temple, so to speak is eaten out
at the core, and little but the shell re-
mains. But here and there a futed
Corlnthian column or group of
columns, with entablature still perfect,
rises in stately grace far over the
WretcheO huts, the rich, creamy color
OF the limestone, and the beautiful
holdings of the capitals contrasting
wish the clear blue OF the cloudless sky.
The best view of the whole is TO be OBJ
tanned from the roof of the naos, which,
once beautiful and adorned with sculp-
ture, is now all battered and defaced
aud has been metamorphosed into a
squalid little mosque. TO describe the
view from that roof were indeed hope
less task High into the clear blue air
and the golden sunshine rise the state
j. columns; crowded and iumbIed and
heaped together below, untouched by
the gladdening sunbeams, unfrcshened
by the pure free air,lie an the squalor
and wretcheduess of an Arab mud-hut
village. B.aedu00d's Hagqztae.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-01-21
CURIOUS OLD LAWS.
ld-rime statutes That Have Slamberea
but Have Never Been Repealed.

Uncle Joe" Brown of the county
clerks office is one of the quietest men
in the court house and also one Of the
best informed. SAYS the indianapolis
NcioS. Whenever any question OF an
especially puzzling nature comes up
for settlement aud no one else can an.
swer it, the seekers for information 20
back to the room where Uncle Joe"
works. and he explains il to their salts
faction. The other day, after dele
cation of information seekers had
they hung around ncle Joe's" desk
to hear some of his "reminiscences
which their questions called up fresh
to his memory.
1T is strange how the old laws cling
to the statute books" he said medi-
tatiyely. in the eastern states many
of the strict & onial laws stand unre-
pealed on the books. OF course, where
they conflict with the more advanced
ideas of to-day they have become dead
letters was the victim of an at
tempt to revive one OF the old statutes
myself when | lived in Washington
city good many years ago. | was
the manager of the Washington gas
works and some religious enthusiasts
brought a prosecution against me for
violating the Sabbath day by operat-
ing the works on sunday. | knew
that unless the works ran on Sunday
there would be no gas Monday night,
and. on the ground of public neces-
sity, felt sure | would be sustained in
the suit,
40 my surprise, found the law not
only exactly against me, but learned
that it was supplemented with severe
penalties For the first olfeuse the
penalty was heavy tine and for each
succeeding otIense term of imprison-
ment. had to finally settle the case
out of court by the payment of con-
siderable sum of money and the grant
ing of some concessions. The law
still stands on the books, but have
heard of no attempt to enforce it since
my unhappy experience.
Tobacco is legal tender in Wash
ington at the present time, thanks to
another of the old colonial laws. In
the days when Virginia had plenty of
tobacco and very little money a law
was passed which made the weed
legal tender for debt If were in
Washington to-day, and had a debt to
pay, ! could trundle load of tobacco
down TO my creditors place of BUSH
ness and pay the debt, and he would
have no right to refuse the offer. 1t
would be a surprise to the members Of
CONGRESS some fine day if tbpy sboliId
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-01-21
Legal Notices.
Notice to Hear Petition for ExnmIna-
ton aud Allowance

CTATE OF WISCONSIN--IOwA COUNTY
- COURT IN PROBATE
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
Of the Iowa County Court. TO be held in and Tor
said county, at the Court House, in the city
OF Dodgevile in said county. on the 7th day
OF February, A. D. 1898 being the first Tres
day of said month, at ten o'clock in the fore.
noon o said day tie following matters will be
heard ana considered:
The application of Mary j.. Argall and John
II. AlgalL executors OF the estate Of John T.
Argall, late OF said county. deceased, for the
examination and allowance OF their admins
trahon account and the assignment OF the
residue of said estate TO such persons as arc
by law entitled to The same.
And il is further ordered that public notice
thel eof be given TO all persons interested by
publishing copy OF this notice for three weeks
succeSSiyely prior to said day OF hearing, in Inc
Mineral Point Tribune, weekly newspaper pub,
liShed in said county.
BY orderOf the Court.
Tvs CHARLES ". MCiLUON. Judge
Dated Dodgeyille, Wis, January Srd. 1895
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-01-21
Notice 10 Hear Proof of wan.
TATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA

- County Court-In Probate
Notice is hereby given that at @ regular term
OF the Iowa County Court to be held in ana foI
laid county, al the Court HoHse IN the eity
of Dodgeville, In said county, on the 2nd day
OF February, A. d, 1898 being the first Tuesday
OF said month, NJ ten o'clock In the forenoon
of said day, the following matters viii be heard
and considered:
The application of Phillip Allen, sr
guardian of William Tomln and Mary Ann
romlm for the final settlement of his account
as such guardian and for his discharge from
said trust.
And il is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given 10 all persons interested by
publishing copy OF this order for three weeks
SuCCeSSiyely nrior 10 said day OF hearing in the
Mineral Point TRIBUNE a weekly newspaper
published m aid county.
By order OF the Court
52w3 CHARLES W. MClLHON. Judpe
Dated Dodgeyille Wis. December 49, 1892.