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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01


the shrubbery and sound of hastily
withdrawing steps. The intruder had
gone.
snatched Daphne up in my arms, and
followed by the moaning, gasping So
phic hurried to tho house. There was
speedily group of frightened servants
about us, to whom, with much splutter-
ing and many groans, Sophie related the
occurrence.
| went to the nursery with Daphne
and did, not leave her until she was
sound asleep. Then, with my nerves
still considerably shaken, went down
to the piazza. TON, the old white headed
butler, was standing near the dining
room window, and upon seeing me came
forward.
"Sorry You got such scah miss" he
said, "an de little lady too. Dat's too
bad. But dat fool Sophie-wot she want
to tell all de niggahs foh? Be all obah
de plantation befo' midnight, an ebery
niggah on dc place II be moh scahed
dan eber."
Scared of what Toni" 1 asked.
"Waal, said he, scratching his woolly
head, Il shouldn't ought fer to say any
thin, for muffin riles missus moh but I'll
depend upon you sayin muffin, miss
"Go on" said hastily.
"Waal, miss" his voice sunk to whis-
per, wat You saw in de arboh was a
vnodoo from Dead Mans swamp"
shivered involuntarily. Nonsense
cried.
"Yes, miss, deed it was. An dey is
sayin now down in de kitchen dat it was
aftah little missy's heart"
tom, I'm ashamed of you" said as
I went in the hall. took my candle and
prepared to go up stairs.
Tom followed and said mysteriously,
"Please, miss, don't let missus know
muffin bout wat happened tonight"
III think about it, Tom.' answered
as slowly went up the stairs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

DORCHESTER. n, j., Dee. 1.-Two weeks
ago Henry Platt, n farmer well known in
this vicinity, married Mary Howell, col
ored. The woman had been his house
keeper since his wife's death last spring.
Plntts action was great surprise and
excited the indignation of many Of his
farmer ncighbors. who sympathized with
his l6year-old daughter Early in the
morning about twenty-four men went to
Plat house, tied him to tree and painted
him aS black as The ace of spades, patt
says he recognized many OF the men, and
Will have them arrested. ISL" L...
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 1T V. Pow
derly, late general master workman of
the knights Of Labor, was given hearty
reception on his arrival in this city from
Philadelphia last night. He was met at
the depot by many Of the most prominent
residents of the city, headed by n band of
music and escorted to the Westminster
hotel. where u banquet was served. At
the hotel Mr.. Powderly addressed those
who had assembled, thanking them for
the honor they had done him, but avoid
ing any mention Of the events that led ZIP
to his retirement from the Office of gem
ernl master workman.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Secretary Morton,
Of the agricultural department, was be
fore the joint committee of the two houses
Of congress charged with the invcstiga-
tion Of the various executive departments
and made some rather startling recon-
mendations He suggested the virtual
aholishment of the seed division as at
present organized, and appeared quite in
clined to recommend the discontinuance
of the publication of the agricultural re-
port for general distribution. lie dwelt
especially upon the bureau of animal in
dustry, on which he said he would ask
for an appropriation of only about STO0 600.
whereas the last appropriation exceeded
$500 OOO
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

PARIS, Dec. lit has been decided that
NJ. Casimirl l'erier will become premier
and minister of foreign affairs and that
Senator Spuller will become minister of
education. The other members of the
cabinet will probably be: Interior. NJ.
Raynal; finance, NJ. Burhcau; education
Nj. Spuller; Justice, NJ. Duhost commerce
NJ, Jcnnart war, General Mercicr; works,
NJ. Loubet; hnsbandry, NJ. kerjcgu. NJ.
Casimir Perier will he Obliged TO resign
the presidency of the chambers OF deputies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

from one of Peixoto's guns, which hit the
rebel fort went through Rio Ianeiro u
number OF times and saw no very great
damage done.
so far as the foreign commerce in Rio
is concerned it has not been interfered
with by the rebels to any great degree, as
the latter have been very careful in their
efforts not TO give otfense to the represent
atives of he foreign powers. On the other
hand the rebels have seriously interfered
with the cGast trade and with the inter
nal commerce Of Brazil, as they do not
hesitate to seize vessels carrying supplies
to the government of Peixoto."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

MoNTEvIpEo, Dec l.-Advices from Rio
Janeiro state that the insurgent General
Sarnvia, with 5000 cnyalry. is reported tp
he eighty miles south of san Pnulo Eight
thousand men, fully equipped, are waiting
at DCsterro ready to march against tho
government forces, Political arrests con.
tinue in Rio. Fifteen hundred persons are
now in prison Two Brazilans have been
arrested on board the mail steamer lamar.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

Portals glass tell from her hand
knows what--muttering incantations,
weaving spells, gathering herbs and
brewing witches broth, l reckon. The
niggers are as afraid of her as they are
of the evil one. They won't even pro-
nounce her name ii they can avoid it,
and as for venturing in the swamp, why,
Miss Prudence, all the overseers in Geor-
gia couldn't drive any OF my people
there. And yet l have heard in many
quarters of darkies who go there at dead
of night for unholy orgies. The popu-
lar tradition is that it is n meeting place
for voodoos. believe I'll break up that
nest. I'll tell you what ! will do. When
Maurice comes, some night I'll take Jake
and ono or two stout niggers, and we'll
go over there and see what's going on.
AS for old Jezebel, I'll burn her alive if
she touches hair of Daphnes head"
During the colonel's long speech Por-
tias eyes blazed with defiance and anger.
Once or twice she seemed on the point of
speaking, but bit her lips as if to re-
strain the impetuous speech that trem-
bled behind them. But when her hus-
band spoke of visiting the swamp with
her cousin the absolute terror which
froze her features was awful to see. She
half staggered to her feet
"No, Jerlnyn, nor she cried wildly.
'Do not go in tho swamp! Keep away
from it, beg. iniplore you! Don't 90
near them. They will tear cut your
heart"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

RoME, Dec. 1.-The management of the
suspended Credit Mobiliere announce that
careful examination shows that at the
most moderate estimate over two. thirds
of the assets remain intact. The hope IS
expressed that the institution will be able
to resume its regular course of business at
an early date.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

FL PAso, Tex, Dec. IA Deming dis
patch says: 1t is admitted by both sides
that battlc between the rebels and the
government forces will he fought near As
cension, within u few days. There are
now 400 soldiers stationed n the town of
Ascension. The rebels, uader command
Cruz thnurs, are encanped in the noun
tains nearby, and have plenty Of amnuni=
tion and firearms, and are fearless and de-
termined
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

HAZLEroN, Pa. Dec. l,-.Iohn Potzeka
and Mike Chutuck, two Hungarians of
Freeland, and fast friends, spent he holt
day in drinking. During the afternoon
an alteration sprung up, during which
Potzcka hit his friend on the head witha
bottle, inllicting fatal injuries
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

VINELAND, y. j., Dec l.-Catherna
Moorhouse, Is years old daughter of John
Moorhouse, of North Nineland, swallowed
about II half dozen tacks while drinking
from glass in which the tack4 had been
placed by small brother She is now in
u precarious condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

arbor overhung with dangling, perfume
laden honeysuckles; the little girl caper-
ing about, her black eyes flashing in the
moonlight; Sophie's ebon face, white
apron and snowy cap, and even the lit
tie wooden doll which Daphne had
lugged along, stating that Dolly must
walk too.
Suddenly out Of the moonlight came a
face-a face which peered in through the
honeysuckles at us with sinister eyes.
Long white struggling hair fell around
it, and the toothless gums mouthed in
bloodcurdling and evil grin.
l saw it first, then Sophie, then the
child.
A scream broke the stiffness Of the
night. 1t was Sophie who threw her
apron over her head and shrieked in ter
ror.
Daphne did not scream, but buried her
head in my lap.
'Who are your demanded.
There was 10 answer. The hideous
face disappeared. There was rustic in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Dec Am immense
cave in occurred at the sun Slate quarry
near Slatedale Three derricks and hun
dreds of tons of rubbish slid into the
bottom, nearly filling the quarry. 1t will
be impossible to get the quarry into work
Ing order for al least five mnniha
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01
ADMIRAL STANTONS ARRIVAL

He Says No Great Damage Has Been
Done In Rio Janiero.
NEW YORK, Dec. l.-Admiral Stanton,
who was short TINA ago relieved Of his
ron for saluting the insurgent Admiral
Mello in Rio harbor, arrived here on the
steamship Spree. The admiral refused to
discuss the question Of his recall, but in
answer to other questions said;
There had been little effective work
done up to the time | left Rio. On the
Goth of October, however the Sunday be-
fore sailed, very good shot was made
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

LEwisRrRG, Pa, Dec. l. William
Bowers, II years old, committed suicide
in his room at Central Pennsylvania col
lege, New Berlin this county, by shooting
himself through the abdomen. Poor
health and despondency are assigned as
the pnuga
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

ANNApoLIs, Md, Dec. Radcliffe FL
liott, residing near this city. was instantly
killed Yesterday afternoon by the accl-
dental discharge of his gun, blowing off
the top of his head
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

CHICAGO. Dec. l-Scaeffer has announced
that other engagements will prevent his
meeting Ives in the match game arranged
for January. The thing has now fallen
through entirely.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

TRENTON, Dec. /. DobSins Ford, a
young man we'll known In Trenton. lost
his left arm by the premature discharge
OF gnn while cunning near the Trenton
asylum. 1t was amputated at st Frances
hospital, and Ford will recover.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

LEBANON, Pa, Dec. l. Ex-senator George
+. Wcily died of emholism. aged 40 years.
He was an influential and active Repub-
licam politician, widely known throughout
the state, and was elected state senator in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

PARIS, Dec. IN Etienne has chal-
lenged NJ Millerand to tight duel be.
cause of attacks made upon him by the
latter in The Petite Rcpublique.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

PoTTsvHLE, Pa, Dec samuel Gay,
mine inspector of the Pottsville district
for the past eighteen years, died yesterday,
npel 55 ypars
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

A Series of wild Rushes, in which the
Athletes of Yale Were Plainly Over
matched and OutgenernIed -Hinkey, the
Sale's Captain, Knocked SenseieAs, but
Pluckily Resumes-Iiarvard Defeats tho
University of Pennsylvania by Score
of 26 to 4.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

yard one. Since 1888, out Of total Of 1872
games played, Yale has won 1i7, having
lost one to Harvard and three to Prince
ton. The games won by Princeton were
in 1885, 1850 and 1898 respectively.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01
said exultantly to myself.

baTu 0AIIIVHHIIY 70 IIyEtII,
AS for the colonel--he swore roundly.
"That devilish old hagI' he cried,
bringing his shapely brown fist down on
the table, 'fll have her chained up. She
shan't go round my plantation frighten-
ing people out Of their senses"
"Oh, you know who it was thenf
eagerly cried.
"Yes, from your description it could
have been no other than old Jezebel, a
Niger at least 100 years old. She be-
longed to my father. She has never had
her freedom, but carries on as if she had.
She won't stay on the plantation-has
built herself a wretched little hut off in
the swamp and lives there, doing GOD
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

sTo DE coSTINuED,s
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01
STEVENS RETALIATION
He Bitterly Assails Commissioner
Blount's Report,
DIRECT CHARGES OF FALsEHooD.

rho Ex-NIinister Charges tho Georgia
Statesman with Consorting with Royal
lists, to the ritter Exclusion of American
Citizens ard American Interests.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-01

"Blount squarely asserts that | prom
ised to aid the committee of safety by
force This Is emphatically and cate5or-
kcslly nnirne In ranly to rival pnrties at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02
They Belong In Parkersburg.
81 T,.g.,..y,.. "a "a. Psoaafsr


PARKERsBuRG, w. Va, August led.
TAYLOR and the fellow who gives the name
of Ed. Kirk, who were arrested at Point
Pleasant, charged with outraging q wo-
man at Shawnee, Ohio, are both citizens
of this city. Both of them are wanted
here The two Taylors, Ed. aud Charles.
are wanted for outraging Libby Burker,
colored girl. for which crime
John Dis, one of the gang, was
sent to the penltentlary for seven years
a few days ago The fellow Kirk. as be
calls himself. is no doubt young fellow
wanted here for robbing old man Cotton OF
$500. One Of that gang, John Taylor. Is
now in Jail awaiting trial for that crime.
Bill Castoel. the leader, is a notorious
thief and thug, whose crimes are mum ber-
less. Not one of the gang wanted In Ohio
ought 70 be out Of the pen month, and II
they should lynch them over there, as they
threaten 10 40. the citizens OF this city will
feel very much like Offering vote Of
thanks TO the Ohio people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02
SMALL TALK
Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly and
PIthily Told.

Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told.
AUGUST KREGEB, disorderlY, was ar
rested yesterday by officer West.
ALARGE force Of men started to work
yesterday on the roof OF the Second
ward market house.
THE hew Egerter block, corner Of
Eleventh and Market streets, has been
finished to the second story.
OFFICER MINKESYER yesterday even
Ing shot dog at Fortieth street, which
had been struck by motor.
GOOD progress is being made with
the work upon the new Lang block,
corner Of Fourteenth and Main streets.
THE following DRINKS were arrested
last night: Ed Pendleton, cclored, by
O'Brien; Chas. Finley and John Jordan,
by TrIschler.
A MARRIAGE license was issued yes
terday to John n. Williams, aged FL,
and Elizabeth West, aged %, both Of
Marshall county.
THE Boys Mission Band Of the Stone
Church, Elm Grove, will give a musical
concert and ice cream festival at the
Town Hall tomorrow evening.
A ROW occurred last night between a
saloon keeper in the lower end OF the
city and a neighbor Warrants Will
probably be issued to-day.
THE new front in the Delaplain
building on Main street is about tin-
ished Two stories have been added 10
the building, making IL one OF the
finest business houses In the State.
WALTER c. BLAG6. of Cottageville,
jackson county, started to the river
late Saturday night, and his dead body
was found by the roadside mex. morn
ing. There was no indication OF foul
play.
A DEED was left for record IN Clerk
Hooks office, yesterday, dated July %,
between L. A. Rolf and wife and the
Trladelphia Board OF Education, for
plot OF land In Park View for new
school house. Consideration, S425.
The Globe fishing camp, at the Big
Elms, a few miles north OF the city, Is
one OF the most popular camps along
the river. The boys entertained large
mum Der OF visitors on Sunday. and sew
enty-elght persons took dinner at the
camp.
gro. REED, who was arrested for
shooting in the city limits Monday az
ternoon, was fined SIS and costs oy
Mayor Caldwell. His Honor heard the
evidence 10 the case and took II under
Amusement, giving his decision last
night.
DURING Mondays rain storm,a woman
undertook TO Jump across the gutter at
Main and Fourteenth streets, and land
cd in the nice soft mud which had been
used 70 I'll up the ditch for the under
ground conduits. Spectators say her
stockings were black when she made
the leap. but changed to beautiful tan
color when she was helped out OF the
hole.
TIE Boys Missionary Band OF the
Stone Church at Elm Grove will give q
musical concert and ice cream festival
AZ the Elm Grove Town Hall on Thurs
day. August Ord. The West Alexander
hand have agreed to furnish the music.
and f. w. Banner is TO place one OF
his Krakauer Bros. pianos In the hall
for that evening. so you may expect
good music, good refreshments and q
good time. and at the same time en-
courage the boys In good work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02

Wabash line. was in the city yesterday
and left over the G. L. a. w. on q general
lookout for business for bis company.
Fred Kemple and gentleman friend, Of
Bellaire, left over the G. L. q w. for Chi
cage, yesterday, to take in the Worlds
Fair and the sights Of the Windy City.
Ell. Chaplin Of Fairmont, George L.
Firsh of Buckhannon. S. II. Carr Of Point
Pleasant, and Mrs. E. o. Carr and Miss
Mary Carr of Fairmont are at the Stamm.
Miss Maud Linsay, Of Pittsburg. who
has been the guest of the Misses Forsythe,
of the Island, left yesterday for Steuben-
vile to visit friends for a few days before
returning home.
Prof. D.M.F Krogh stopped in the cityto
visit friends on his way home from Chica-
90. Prof Krogh has a good place in
Philadelphia. and is well pleased with the
Quaker City.
Miss Zou Hastings. who has been the
guest Of Miss Clara Handlan, OF Thirty
third street. left last evening for the
Moundsville camp grounds, accompanied
by Miss Handlan.
State Nine Inspector D. NJ. Harr, Of
Fairmont, is registered at the Behler. he
is here on his annual inspection tour. He
has visited all the mines in this vicinity
aud will leave this morning for home.
John S. Naylor, member Of the Board
of Worlds Fair Commissioners for West
Virginia, will leave to-day for Chicago, 10
relieve President w. n. Chancellor, who
is called TO his home in Parkersonrg oy
pressing business matters.
Will Fee, clerk of the Police Court, re-
surned Yesterday from fishing trip 10
Warnock Station, o. He reports that the
streams were so swollen from the neaVy
rain of Monday that ne was compelled 10
abandon his piscatorial Intentions.
VIM. Child. inspector of the Mutual Fire
Insurance Company OF New YORK, after
having made plans and inspected some
large plants upon which his company car
ries large policies, left over the &. l.. & w.
for the East and home at 2 40 yesterday al
ternoon.
At the Windsor yesterday were VIM. ..
Stevenson, of Fairmont: Mrs. 4. Z. Nc
Phersou aud Miss Maud Childs, OF Man
nington: G. NJ. Cover, Robert Clark, Jr.,
and II. H. McVeight, of Petersburg; l..
A. Brennerman and j. c. McManus, OF Sis
tersville.
BEHLER.-C. +. Wigginton, OF Fair
mont; p. H. Anderson, OF Middlebourne;
C. E. Yeater, of Alkaline; w. W. Wilson,
of Fairview; J. w. Hoffman and l.. han
nan and sister, Of Sistersville; r. B. Tibbs,
of Fairmont; and j. s. Pierpont OF Sis
tersville.
The following furniture statesmen are
calling upon the local trade this week {:
Lew Wigger and E. +. Wolf Of Cincinnati,
H. G. Williams of Cleveland, Anthony
Wayne of l'ittsburg, George Noble OF
Pittsburg, Ben Garrettson and ID. Rodgers
of Chicago, and Mr.. Simons Of New York.
G. N. Fleming, of Buckhannon; John 6;
Hoffman, and George, Cochran OF GIN
Hall. Pa; I. N. Cradle, Of East Liver
pool; w. j. Peuberthy, of Msssllon; Joe
k. Miller, Of Morgsntown; Paul North, OF
Cleveland; and j. E. England, OF Pitts.
burg, were among the visitors who entered
the shooting tournament on the Island yes
terday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02

THE Midsummer Holiday number
august Of the Century. just Issued, Is
a very interesting magazine. Among
the valuable and entertaining produc.
lions are. "Fez, the Mecca Of Moors;"
Cup Defenders, Old and New" bal
cony Stories;" breathing, Movements
as a Cure;" THE Famine ia Russia, y
IAN Artists Letter from Japan" "Co-
temporary japanese Art" "a Swedish
E,cher;" 1.-THE Philosophers Camp"
several com plete shert stories and add.
tional chapters Of benefits FORGOT and
The White Islander" making 10 tue
whole desirable addition 70 summer
literature. For sale at Stanton's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02
snortive Bathers.

Bathing on the Island beach just be-
low the suspension bridge is rare sport
these warm days. About thirty OF them
were sporting in the water yesterday al
ternoon, and their antics attracted
quite a crowd OF spectators on the
bridge. They have rugged mp swing
from one Of the bridge guy rOyes, and
when far out in the water let 90, some
turning sommersaults, and some falling
very awkwardly. All Of the bathers
wear full bathing suits.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02
FArHEK o,ooNNoR.s DEATH
Causes General Sorrow Among Catholics
in This CIty.


in This CIty.
The news of the sad death OF Rev.
Father OConnor at Grafton yesterday
was received with profound sorrow by
the members Of the Catholic clergy
here, who knew the deceased well, aud
with whom he was general faVorlte.
The grief over the deplorable affair was
not confined to the clergy, as the Rev.
erend Father was widely known
throughout the diocese, and es-
pecislly in this city, where he
was at one time stationed. He was de-
servedIy popular with Catholics and
Catholics alike, on account OF his
genial disposition and agreeable tenn
permanent. He was in this city two
weeks ago, on visit to the clergy at
the Cathedral, and also visited num-
Der Of his old friends among the laity.
Ri. Rev. J. j. Kain, who Is now at
Atlantic City, was notified by wire OF
Father O'Connor's death, and ne will
oficiate at the funeral services.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02
poor Hou.s and Farm.

The Committee on Poor House and
Farm. OF the Board Of County Commits
sioners, met yesterday afternoon, and
audited bills for the mouth. The re-
mort Of the Superintendent OF the In
frmary showed q total Of ga Inmates;
white male, 40; white females, 20; col
ored males, .; coIored females, 2. Dur
Ing the month there was oirtn ana
deaths
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02

Mrs Edw. Real, wife Of the Fulton
tnner. swore out . warrant before
squire Arkle yesterday, chsrglng her
husband with contending With angry
words and destroying the furniture IN
the house. Real was arrested o5 Coz
stable LauchlIn. aud committed 70 JAZZ
IN default Of boud for heariag a. 2
o'clock this sfternOon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-02
South side Runaway.

A blind horse attached to q wagon,
became excited and unmanageable yes
terday morning, and started across the
pavement in the direction OF Chas. Men
kemiller's drug store. The tongue OF
the wagon came within an inch OF
crushing through one OF the large plate
glass windows.