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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11
ALLIGATOR SHOOTING.
An Exciting Time Caused by the Bsa
Shot OF the Rineman.

A Exciting Time caused ~ ebo Boo
Shot OF the Rineman.
Mr.. Kirk Munroe In the Cosmopoli-
tan describes q canoe trip in company
with two young Seminole Indians, Mic
cochee and Kowika, who were engaged
In their regular occupation of hunting
alligators for their hides. The canoe
was dugout, made by Miccochee him
self out of a huge cypress log. The trio
made camp late in the afternoon, and
after awhile Mr.. Munroe discovered,
what he had not before suspected, that
the hunting was to be done at night.
Darkness had hardly fallen before the
believing Of alligators was heard-a
sound much like the roar of an angry
bull. Miccochee listened with evident
satisfaction. 'Allapatta obligatory
plenty Me catch 'em, Uncahl'
We had killed FIVE of the monsters
when we turned our prov up stream.
Miccochee welded his push-pole from
the stern, Kowika sat in the middle Of
the canoe, while 1, with jacls-light on
my head and rife in hand, cccupied the
position of honor in the bow
/ The alligators had ceased their NUT
terings, and had begun to think that
we had killed or frightened them all.
Just then was startled by slight mo-
ton on the bank but few yards away.
At the same instant two Goals of fire
CLEANED through the blackness. What
could they beP was about to speak,
when sharp "hist" from behind told
me that the moment for action had
come. Taking hasty aim at one of
the lurid Goals, fred.
The report of the rife was followed
BY such wild rush into the river, such
whirling and splashing, such showers
of spray and bloody foam, that it was
as if small cyclone had been dropped
from the heavens into that quiet spot
Little Kowika screamed in his excite
ment, but Miccochee only expressed his
displeasure at my bad shot by nutter-
ing: "Ho-le-wa-gus! Heap bad!"
The furry lasted few minutes, and
then the monster sank. 1t could not
have been such bad shot after all, for
he was dead at last Thus thinking,
laid down my rifle and picked up the
harpoon. Feeling cautiously along the
bottom, I soon came to something softer
than the rocks, and prodded it with all
my strength.
The next instant a huge black form
leaped to the surface with a vicious
rush, the jacls-light disclosed pair of
horrid, wide-open jaws filed with
cleaning teeth, there was below like
the roar of a wounded lion, and felt
myself being torn and mangled and
swallowed and struck by lightning all
at once-that is, thought 1 did.
In reality that last effort of the mon
ster was only sufficient to bring him to
the bow of the canoe, which he struck
with such violence as to tumble me
over on my face. The thunder-clap that
accompanied my involuntary action
was the report of my own gun, fred
close beside my head by Kowika. Its
muzzle was thrust down the alligator's
throat, and before realized what was
happening, the affair was over.
measured the creature the next day
and found him within two inches of
fourteen feet long.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11
One Fare Rate to Cincinnati and Re-
turn via B. & D. S..W. Railroad,
May 18th.

The Baltimore & Ohio South. Western
Railroad will sell excursion tickets to
Cincinnati and return, May 18th, good
returning until May 18th, at one fare for
the round trip, account of dedication of
new City Hall and Celebration, to be
held at that time. Special train return
ing will leave Cincinnati at 1880 p. m,
for Chillic9the and intermediate sta
tions, connecting at Blanchester with
special for Hillsboro.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

After its trip from Philadelphia the
Old Bell of '76 is at last safely landed
in Chicago. The entire journey was
one continual ovation, and the passage
of the bell served to awaken the patriotic
emotions of the Nation. During the
coming season it will be an object of
reverential interest to the millions of
visitors who shall gather from all
quarters of the earth to attend the
Columbian Exposition.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

In Michigan, Judge Grove, whose
name should end with lower.case r.,
has thrown out the vote of the veterans
at the Soldiers Home on the ground
that they are paupers, inmates of an
almshouse or asylum. The old soldiers
won't let it rest that way, but will appeal
to higher authority to know whether by
saving the government they have sacri-
feed all their political rights. There's
a question OF might aud right in this
controversy, and the American people
are interested.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

The B. & O. Southwestern has made
arrangements for a new route from
Cincinnati to Chicago, which will materi.
ally lessen the distance. They will use
their own track to Columbus, and that
of the sandusky Short Line to Attica,
where they strike the main line of the
B. & O. They will run solid vestibule
trains between Cincinnati and Chicago,
commencing on the l4th.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

PEBBLES Neus: "The PEBBLES Lumber
Co. have recently moved their saw.mill
from Newport to fine body of popular
and white oak timber. About $4,000
feet has been sawn. Loggers and saw.
yers alike report it the finest quality
that they have handled for some time.
There will be about 100000 feet cut at
tho cot
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

President Cleveland will be asked to
retain the G. A. R. boys in such govern
ment positions as they may at present
occupy. 1t seems to be forgotten that
Cleveland had a chance to demonstrate
his appreciation of the G. A. R. once
before, and then he tumbled them out
in tumultuous hurry to make room for
their Confederate successors.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

Jones, the Clermont county murderer
who killed his son, has been twice con-
victed, and now has been granted new
trial. The people OF Clermont county
are so exasperated over these delays and
uncertainties in the administration of
justice, that it has been deemed wise to
grant the prisoner a change of venue,
and he will be tried at Georgetown,
Brown county.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

We welcome to our exchange list the
Portsmouth Tribune. Our old friend, j..
F. Strayer, who is the manipulation OF
pen and shears, certainly deserves the
credit OF getting up one OF the best
among all the remarkably good papers
of Southern Ohio.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

The Lebanon Normal School has made
an assignment, but will not discontinue
business. 1t is hoped this excellent
educational institution may be re.organ.
lied and placed upon surer foundation.
1t has accomplished much good and can
be lily spared from the list of our educa-
tional enterprises.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

If you feel all broken up and out of
sorts a,itate yonr liver with Simmons
Liver Regulator.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11
Unclaimed Letters.

List Of unclaimed letters remaining IN che
Post-ofice at Hillsboro. May l1th, 1898.
Austin VIM Butler, D e
Calais Chas Carr Mrs Mary e
Field John Gordon Daisy
Grimsley Mrs Mollie Overman Marion w
Rhoten Billie Rathford Azel
Roberts Mrs Abbie snider George
Please say advertised letters in callins for
tine above. ElsgISE CARSON r. NJ.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11

The shah has written to Queen Victo-
ria kindly offering to pay her another
visit.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11
DENTISTRY! !!

Having just completed post. graduate
course in Bridge, Grown and Plate
Work, am now better prepared than
ever to do all such work.
Bridge Work, SIS to 500.
Gold Plates, $l5 to $50.
Silver Plates, $40 to $50.
Aluminium Plates, SIS to s25.
Best Rubber Plates, $40.
Best Rubber Plates with gold lining.
SIS.
All Gold Crowns, Sc to $40.
Porcelain Crowns, S. to So.
Filings, 81 to $40. '',5-.
Filling children's first teeth, so cents.
Teeth extracted without pain with
the use of Laughing Gas and local
anasthetics.
All surgical operations of the mouth
carefully and skillfully performed.
Office in Strauss Building. Office
hours, a. m. to 5 p. m.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT,
Adopted BY Highland Lodge, No. 3S,
F. & A. NJ, on the death of Bro.
VIM. NJ. Meek.

WHEREAS, In the dispensatlon of His
Master of the Universe, to remove by
death, our beloved and venerated BROTH
er, VIM. NJ. Meek, full of years and full
of honors. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That while we mourn the
loss of father, we remember with pride
and satisfaction that he had not lived in
vain; and as one who had served his
Lodge with singular fidelity and intelli.
&c nee, and thus merited; as we doubt
not he has realized, the reward of the
good. Farewell, dear brother, we leave
thee with the full assurance that when
the summons that called thee from the
labor of this life to eternal refreshment,
Invested of all the frailties Of this earth,
and clothed in white, thou hast gained
the Supreme Architect of the Universe
resides.
That We tender to his family and
friends our Masonic sympathy, and com.
mend them to the loving care of that
God whom the departed so faithfully
served. w. G. DUCKwALL,
III. MACKERLEY,
Committee.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE HIGHLAND CoUN-
TY BAR ON THE DEATH OF
JUDGE MEEK.
a meeting of the Bar was called at
the Court House on Monday morning
to take appropriate action as to the
death of. Judge VIM. M. Meek, and Or
ganized by electing Hon. G. H. Collins
President, and D. @. Morrow, Secretary.
On motion of Judge S. F. Steel the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Bar of Highland
county has learned with feelings of
sincere regret of the death of Hon. VIM.
M. Meek, for many years an honored
member of this Bar and official of this
county, therefore be it
Resotved, That the Chairman of this
meeting, in connection with Judge
Thompson. Judge Gardner, R. T..
Hough and w. L. Morrow, be and they
| are hereby appointed committee to
draft resolutions expressive of the feel
| ings of this Bar on account of its loss
in the death of Judge Meek, and in
memorial of the character and worth
of Judge Meek as a lawyer and as q
citizen and that said committee be
instructed to present such resolutions
to the Common Pleas Court of this
county at it's next term and request
that they be entered of record on the
journal of said Court.
RESOLVED, Further, that the members
of the Bar be requested to meet here
at 12:45 p. m. of to-day for the purpose
of attending the funeral of Judge
Meek in body.
The county officers were also invited
to participate with the Bar in the trib-
ute of respect to the deceased.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-05-11
WHAT THE SPIRITS SAY.
A Voice From Cloudland, Interpreted
by Good Old Hezekiah.

"There came one day. we hear him say,
A man Of deepest learning.
His mind was strong, his vision long,
The future far discerning.
He looked upon the busy throng,
In harvest field reaping,
And then remarked how hard thew worked
To get their crop of wheat in.
Said he, the days not far away
When one man merely riding,
Shall reap full more than any score
Upon the ground abiding.
He'll reap and bind and leave behind,
host Of Graders speedy,
And all the crowd of binders loud
Will never more be needed
Then came the men, with sickles thin,
And wildly ragged around him.
They smashed his nose and tore his clothes,
And took rope and bound him.
upon tree, they did agree
AT once they ought to hang him.
Away they broke, with hangman's rope,
To leave his carcass dangling
"Then came Judge, who, free from grudge,
49,, hdhueu s'ra'ent tne whyiore-
What such gang should want to hang
gentleman so HIGH for
" SpoNe inc men ana toio MIN then
Of how they'd been insulted
By that great fool, that ass from school,
And all that had resulted.
Inc Juaee iooked wise, and closed MS eyes,
ne a~iui matter weighing,
In accents earnest saving.
se,y pia'h. 'ne man insane.
NJ. w" YAK, MN ',on' 'na' hien hmo'
A lunatic asylum?'
an. '''Ao
S.:.n s :''nu'He'
And cured his strangulation.
~,
With maniacs assorted
H. ,,..Se, .'-'
,...:r:.n n,
But never gets in prison.
IS
''
Ifnow they can believe him.
,.-r,r
Isthe machine of Whitley.
~. ~ GO. A"0 '"'"'''
A'o e
And thus soliloquizes:
~ uow""afu iu'' of upf's"' CUT
"''N' a. every aas'e'
And nothing can get tangled.
~, Ap'y ,''"ue' as ioe VI sp"ue'
""nou' ehahee 'of oieak'ne'
In every point of making,
WIN GUARDS o' s'eei ana heaVy reeI
III circumstances 'ryihg'
The grain that's lowlv living
sPiehuiu h"ne 80 iree i'oiii oia'he,
oiu oatah couiah oreak II.
As strong as thew can make II.
It's binder bright is opened wide'
ana any iength that strikes H.
There Is no other l;ken.
lis balanced WELL I'm glad to TELL
NoH'rse's neck expressing.
~ " '''''' . s''S
:" It's three wheeled tru ck's streak OF luck,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27
POPPER MADE PEACE.
He Softens Wrath of Forty-Fourth
District Democrats.

Max Pepper presided at meeting of the
Democratic general committee of the
Forty-fourth District last night at Bersag-
lieri Hall. and though the session prom
ised to be stormy one he succeeded in
pacifying the opposing factions.
An old dispute over the right of men,
bers to sit in the committee after leaving
the district was virtually settled, and five
vacancies were filled as follows by cleo
ton: n. S. Farley, William Robineer, j.
Burke, DR.. II. r. Morton and P. Cavanagh.
Otto Keeper, president of the club, en-
tered protest that as a member against
whom charges are pending was allowed
to vote he did so illegally. Pepper quickly
referred the protest TO a committee. after
which he said that the meeting was held
to harmonic the general committee of the
district, to please all parties by giving JUS
lice to every side SO that the next prima-
ries would be conducted creditably to the
party.
GAS long as l am chairman of the gen.
eral committee" he added, Il will see
that everything is done fairly and squarely,
and that all parties have an equal show"
The committee adjourned in good humor.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27
MEETING NorICEs-CoNTINUED

Annual Meeting - The IN uai
~ meeting of the stockholders OF the virginia
and Gold Hill Water Company for the election OF
trustees serve for the ensuing year and for the
transaction OF such other business as may De regu-
larly brought before the meeting, Will De heiu at
the office OF the company, room 70. NeVaua oiock,
500 Montgomery ST.. San Francisco, Cai, on
THURSDAY, the 9th day of July. 1898, at the
hour OF O'Clock p. NJ. W. w. STEISoN, sec
San Francisco, July 10. 1893 VlU "a
WEEKS NEWS FOR CENTS - THE
n WEEKLY CALL, in wrapper, for mailing.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27

PROPOSALS.
IRRIGATioN DISTRICT BONDS-THE BOARD
| Of directors of the Esconddo Irrigation District
will rereive sealed proposals for the purchase Of
800 600 OF its bonds or any part thereof.
Bids will b received at their once In Escon-
dido Gal until o,cloekA NJ. September s, 1898.
said bonds are OF tho denomination OF $500 each.
payable ten and twenty years; interest per cont
A. j. wERDEN,
lyle 20s Secretary Escondido Irgation Director
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27
DRESSMAKERS.


nRESSES STYLISHLY MADE; FIT GUARAN-
~ teed: from 80 80 up. 1l9 Stockton. jy11 tt
DRESSMAKING; GENTS AND LADIES'
~ plain sewing and repairing. 1OO6 HYDE. IL tt
nRESSMAKING AT HOME Or BY DAY;
~ frst-class filter. 81 Ninth st. mv4 3m
DRESS AND CLOAKMAKING AT HOME OR
- by day:$2. MRS A. c. ALLEN. 142 9TH, r. 8.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27
WANTED CONTINUED.

MAN AND WIFE WISH POSITIONS; BOTH
IVA good cooks and bakers: wife also experienced
laundress. and man good walter: good place pre-
ferred before high wages. Address German
Couple. 272 Mnna ST. jy26 3ts
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27
MEDICAL,

i ADIESt CHICHESTER'S ENGLISH PENNY
l. royaI Pills diamond BRANDY are the best SAFE
reliable Take no other. Send &C (ssamps) for
particulars. Relief for Ladies' In letter by return
mail. At druggists Chichester Chemical Co.
PhiIadeluhIa, Pa, APPS SaSuTh 1y
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27

- Thos. McAwlay Wood. Physician
H~c and professor Of hygiene: specialist in the
cure of all diseases by tie use of natures RENE
dies; cures rheumatism in days 1913 Grove ST.,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27

To Fraternal and Other Societies.
SS Handsomely furnished halls to let in Shiels
bpildinc. 80 O'Farren st., at reasonable rates.
:. nn1u to the ianitor jyS 6m
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-27

Societies, Take Notice! society
S emblems, badges. ETC., made; reasonable
prices. FERD. HEIDUSKA. Alb Bush 81. fe2S 6m
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-14
AFTER THE ROBBER.
Detective Thacker and a Sheriff Are
in Pursuit.

Detective John \. Thacker of Wells,
Fargo & Co. has gone to the scene Of the
recent stage rObberies near Ager. Siskiyou
County. Although his company claims
20 have suffered no loss. he will make
an investigation with a view to capturing
the highwayman. So far, however, there
are but little hopes of discovering that in-
dividua's identity, fer absolutely nothing
remains whereby to connect him with the
crime.
I've have got no clew to the robbers
Identity" said an offc al of Wells, Fargo &
Co. yesterday. "He is evidently an old
hand at the business, judging from his cool
method of operating and his caretulness
in not leaving any bit of cloth or clew be-
hind. The Sheriff went out after him.
but heard nothing to give encourage
ment. No doubt this is the same fellow
who committed a robbery in Ager; that
fact is settled, and we believe he will
strike out for the railroad and operate IN
another part of the country. He is M
longer in Ager or its immediate vicin ity."
Meanwhile stages are not safe within a
wide radius of the enterprising road agent.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-14
WILL SUPPORT 1T.
Faulkner Has Hope of a
Compromise.
SILVER MEN TO STAND IN.
And 1t is Perhaps Possible to Over
come the Influence of the
Administration.

WASHINGTON, Sept, 13.-Faulkner will
introduce in the Senate his amendment to
the Sherman repeal bill tomorrow. 1t
will provide for the monthly coinage of
So, 900 of silver till the aggregate cir
culation of silver reaches $500. COO, 900. and
will call for the retirement of all bills
under $50 denomination.
Faulkner says he has not yet canvassed
the Senate upon the amendment, and Is
not prepared 10 say whether he can COM
mand sufficient votes to secure its accept
ance. However. he had received many
assurances of good will toward the princi-
pies suggested by the amendment from
members who express their willingness TO
support the Measure if satisfactory in
detail. 1t is believed the great bulk of
the silver advocates, Republicans and
Democrats alike, Will support the amend
ment when they find it impossible TO
get anything more favorable. Many re-
peal advocates representing the con-
sentative element on that side will prob
ably cast their votes for the amendment,
giving silver the limited recognition pro-
posed. 1t is definitely known. also, that
the Influence of the administration will be
exerted in opposition TO this and other
compromises. Whether the amendment
will be able to secure a majority vote, de-
spite the opposition, can only be ascer-
tained by a canvass of the Senate's pos
sible vote. 1t is not expected that the
amendment, when introduced, will be
taken up mmediately.
The Russian Government has ordered
that its minis shall no longer receive from
individuals silver bars or worn silver pieces
TO be converted into coin. and that the m-
portation of silver coin Is prohibited This
prohibition, however. shall not apply to
Chinese liang. which China may still send
into Russia over the frontier. No great
significance is attached to the order by the
Treasury Department, as most of the
money is of Russia paper and the silver
coins are few.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-14
OFFICIALS ALARMED.
The nare Island DrydOCk Is
Now Useless.
1t Was All Caused by Clumsy and
Careless Work i'll Handling
a Stone Caisson.

VALLEJO, Sept 13.-Orders have been
received at the Mare Island Navy-yard
directing that the United States ship Thetis
be put In the drydock before taking her
departure from the navy-yard. 1t is more
than probable that this cannot be done for
some days. owing to the pres nj unser-
viceable condition of the drydock. There
is more than one anxious official at the
Mare Island Navy-yard just at present
and the anxiety is well founded. The
cause Of all this trouble is 125-ton caisson
OF stone at the drydock. which they at
tempted TO caps ze on Monday last for the
purpose Of repairing. it having become
practically useless owing to defective
gaSkets. As soon as the monitor Monterey
cleared the drydock Saturday the caisson
was hauled inside the drydOck, and float.
ing crane was brought alongs de for the
purpose of capsizing the caisson. All day
Sunday force of mechanics and laborers
we're engaged in making preparations.
and on Monday morning an at
tempt was made to overturn the Gals
son so az to expose the keel
and gasket plates. Steam power had
scarcely been called into requistion when
something gave way underneath the water
The caisson was righted Immediately and
the Secretary of the Navy was communi-
Gated with by telegraph for authority to
have the caisson tOwed to San Francisco
to be put in the drydock there and new
gaskets put on. Another mishap occurred
by some hook or crook as the men were
irving to resecure the casson in its proper
place. In this attempt some of the live GA X
blocks became displaced. ana all efforts TO
secure the caisson in the exterior lock
were without avail. 1t was then that the
air was blue. An attempt was made TO
secure the caissOn in the inner lock, but
here some obstacle prevented its being
locked In place and accordingly the caisson
was made secure By the aid of ropes. All
day yesterday force of men was
engaged in trying to raise the OBJ
structions, but without success. 1t is
thought that in attempting to capsize the
caissOn the keel was damaged, owing to its
trail construction and excessive top
weight To-day the drvdock is useless,
and much anxiety is added TO the fact that
the United States ship Boston is expected
TO arrive at the navy-yard at any dav.
The present condition of affairs confirms
Naval Constructor Taylor's recommends
tons that an additional caisson should be
constructed and ready for emergen cies. as
in the present case. AS it is the drydoek
is slowly filling up with mud from the
river. which is in abundance directly in
front of the drydock. Should this mud
become OF sufficient quantity to clog up
the culverts and cisterns it would cost the
Government thousands of dollars to repair
the damage done by carelessness or undue
precaution on the part of the Navy Depart
ment in not having a second caiss0n.