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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
MIR. AND MRS. BOWSER
BowSER cHIoES HIS BETTER HALF
 FOR BEING HARD HEARTED.
But When He Greets Inc Poor UnfortIrate on the Doorsteps and Gets Tapped on tine Chin He Changes His Tune-Mrs. Bowser Stfil to RIame.


 on the Doorstcps and Gets Tapped on tine Chin He Changes His Tune-Mrs. Bowser still to Blame.
 [Copyright, 1891. by Charles B. I.eWis.l
 Aren't you feeling well. Mir. Bowser!r Guericd Mrs. BOwser tho other evening as he camc home from the office looking very sober and n triile pale around the mouth.
 He waited until he had hung up his hat aud oyercoat and removed his rubbers and wiped his nose and then replied:
 They werc dragging for his body in the river as I came along"
 .'Whose body!"
 \ poor and discouraged mans. He was out of work and hungry and cold Hc felt that he could not live longer. As he stood on tho wharf ready to take tho plungc he cried out that he had even been refused n crust of bread, and he asked heaven to forgive the hcartlcss woman."
 That was sad
 And who was that hcartless woman.' demanded MT. Bowscr as he looked down upon her with stern set face.
 Why, how do I knOw:'
 II believe it was you. That's just your way. If n man comes to the door and says he's hungry and discouraged and out of work, you bang the door on his toes and add to the bitterness of his woes. The moment heard the words walled out by that poor man I felt surc that it was you who refused him bread. Mrs. Bowscr, you may be n murdcrcss!"
 Do you suppose I'm going to feed and sympathiZc with every hcgGar who comes alOng:" she spiritedly replied.
 You drove that man to his dCath.'
 II didn't do anything of the sort. It isn't likely that hc came within n mile of our house. If l fed everybody who came along, we'd have to turn the house into q hotel and get extra help
 Mrs. Bowser, when poor and dis tresscd man comes along you can at least pass him out n crust and say that you nre sorry for him. I wouldn't have your heart of stonc for all tho moncy''-
 There's one ringing now," she inter ruptcd. ''Go to the basement door and grcct him, Mir. BOwscr."
 ''I certainly will. Tho poor man shall not only receive kind words, but some thing substantial"
 When Mir. Bowscr opened the basement door, he found a wocbcgone and hungry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
Why inc Dial tI,. sixty pl,t.lon..

We hal Gn htvi.Ions om the Gials of cur clocks and watches Lccau-e Hip parchus. who liy,d m t!:r B, c"Id ecu tuTy before Christ, accepted the Baby lOnian system uf reckoning time, that system being 5, xa.Sl. !iual. The Baby loniaus We. . acquainted with the dec imal, but for CoiuIIon purposes they counted by "sossi" and ''sari. " tho ''sosso" representing GO and tho ''sarOs' GO times GO-3, GOO. From Hipparchus that modo of reckoning found its way into tho works or Ptulcmy about tho year l50 A. D., and on that authority it has been pprpctuAtod to tho present day.-St. Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
E-.uI.. or Had l:.,,,..

If the inhabitants Uf cities arc quick to grasp ideas, r,.lsiy tO move mountains.
 it is because th,'y an subjected tO that greatest Of educators. the friction of their kind Go la luuatic a~ylums and learn the fearful rC>ult of solitude and monotony On the human brain There you will find farmers and their wuInOui drudGcs of wives living al ;-r,at Cu-t tu tho state. bes'.iJI>C Christians have failed to do their duty tO their isolated l-UihCrs and sisters. Why these raViug lUnatics and driveling idiots: Because had roads prevented them from GUing tO good schools when young; because bad roads prevented them from forming acQuaint
 ances at q period when companionship is necessary for health and happiness. because bad roads kept them away from civiliZing entertainment and instruc- tion; because bad roads imprisoned them half of every year and made even church and newspapers wei nigh impossible: because bad reads prevented them from learning how tO cDnk and what to cat
 -Eatc Field in New York Advertiser
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
Gambling In Calcutta

Gambling on the next rain and its duration has become 90 great vice iu Calcutta that the government has been called on to suppress it. Clerks on tho way to their offices stop Ut commission houses to place bets, and the women have been seized with the mania, so that they do not only pawn their own and borrowed jewels, but go further to procure money to gamble with. The Eookmakers risk no money of their own and charge a small commission for bandlinr tho bets. -Pittsburg Dispatch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
Hnrr tn Play n Neat Trick.

Place reel of white cotton in tho in- side pocket of your coat, and then, hav- ing threaded a needle with the begin ming of tho cotton, pass the needle through the front of the coat. Unthread the needle and leave about two inches of the cotton hanging. as if it wcro only a stray piece. The first person you meet will be sure to pick it of. and his ns- tonishment, when he finds there is no end to it. will give plenty of innocent amusement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
S.H.&H. Railroad Time Table
J4lrs IL. l~s-s- ..CGATCCE D:TI>!OS.
1..in. leave wstertarr as 1o!lew.

Trains leave Waterbury as Eo!lowc: erE-W YOPE-i.lS. sIA l"SJ ! n: I-2s. "A 4s1 '. Il. Suu-iay. +-ls z ul.
 y.A-.rI D .-, f,Ihl srl IA0 IT ! tA'. 4G.SG l. n h. = Ill 's.y. 6ss5 .l m. E,r SFW II AMEN. yi4 Derby JVHctl'- = 6!S. sI9 70 l.I a IT :: i.-~- 3.2S. S-~i D ;Ii- Harurn via Der:,y Juncti,'n. ''s'. "lN III. 1lfsl s z. 5,gl }5 n m. S..u'iay- Sl' m ar NEW H WEN NEW LONDON. etc Via NaTrZ4rusk IuUSstl-lu 1. n T. Tn- P,r rBRfDGEPIHT-5-nS sI4- lH5o m I@ Sa5 | n. 5-s3 2 m SInt.y t-I. m: Rat ,r1 .- Sl1 9i' d m l. U . .-NS SJ '- Ho u sunday i5 d m-
 s,r ASSONIA+05. S-il. lJ5O n l-s. 3.54 4l.s sI53 0J tmixedl ? In ounday' i--s Raturn at 7.43. ss4 lO21 q n; F 3l 3-ol. 6.l0. SIS D ul Sunday s-i6 8 III.
 -WATERTONN-6.4O. S-SS, HI ID Ss6, 611 li ? IT, Satlrday 9-l5 r IL. Return at 6.aO. T.4J. IO -e0 a III; 2-sO. iSS 6St nm Saturday T-3S ? m F.,r THOIASTOS-s33. nl- III "~''' '-''' pm. Sunday 9.25 A m-
 Return at T.43 lO-2S In' --oS S-%o Ill Sunday S-4T r n- .,, .o For TORRISGTOS-s-Ss l'I2 u2 9-7-' "07' pm. Sunday lS a Cn- , Return al T.3O- lNiS m. "" 9-.S y AAl Sunday. 3-3S D. m- , For WINSTED-sIS3. 1l-1l a. m: 3.aS. 6-S" T. III Sunday. 9 s m . Rarurn at T.0O. 9.4O a. m; DOS. 4-i2 T. ll sunday. 800 ? m
 CT. HAMPSTEAD. Gen Pass AGeu;.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
RnAns IN hsINNEsoIA-

Although Rich and Euterpri-fnx. Her
 Highways Show Lack of wE-doEz-
 The lighter. sportivc side of Miune- sota serves to draw out the nails driven by the cares of business. for Minnesota is not lacking in business Minneso;a is one of the largest states in the Union She has thg largest Touring mills in the world. has the largest logging and l1In- boring companies in the world. and. added tO this. the state has recgutly found itself to bc the owner in fee of rich mineral lands which rendered a di- rect income to the state tTcasury of $l lSi. - 52s. 9J in the year 1892, which. from the present indications. is but q faint fOreshaduwing of the wealth tO bc Ieal- ized from this source in the future
 By wisdom wealth fs won.
 But riches puFchassJl wisdom yct for none
 With all hsr natural wealth and beau- ty Minnesota has not shown great wis dom on the subject of road improve
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
THE ARIZONA KICKER.
The Editor Explains How MT. John Dakin
 Made His Exit.

Nor A MYsTERY.-Oure esteemed contem- porary cnme out with au articlo last week announcing tho mysterious disappearance of Mir. John Dakin, who had been n resi- dent of this town for about year, and conveying tho impression that ho had wandered away Into the hills and got lost.
 Our esteemed need not bother to head a searching party, as hc appears willing to do. Any search in tho hills for Mir. Dakin would prove fruitless. When he came to this town a year ngo, Inc had two guns in his belt and knife in his boot leg, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
WHITNEY ARRIVES.

He Came on the aInje t;e. Which Reached
 Fire Island This Morning.
 NEW YoRK, Scpt s6.-The White Star line steamer Majestic, Captain Pearsell, from Liverpool, arrived of Firo island at 2:i0 o'clock this morning.
 Among her passengers Is Mir. W. c. Whitney. ex-secretary of the navy. Ills arrival has been impaticntly awaited for many hours by the stato Democ-stio cor. vention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
The arhnnli,nr

He s.k. no coat that's bullet proof In trials coming souu. But hs wishes suEne ono would invcna A birchproof pantaloun-
 -washington StAr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
A Tuiuue VIII.

widow--well. Mir. Brief. have you read tho will?
 Brief-Yes. but I can't mako any thing out of it
 Heirs-Let us have 1t patented A will that a lawyer can't make anything out of is blessing. g.-London Tit-BieA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
Evidence.

Did your young mistress change color when you told her was waitingP'
 'I think quito likely, sir. She went a' onco to her toilet table. ."-Dczrolt Trib-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
Rheumatism.

DAN'L V. DAVIS. of Luke St.. WATERBURY,, CONN. suffered much from Rheumatism. Tricu Pills. hot salt water. q much spoken of blood and nerve medicine. and several bottles of q noted Sarsa- plrilla, but to no effect. The first bottle of DANA'S did me some good, but the second bottle showed its power. DANA'S cured me; :,
 Certified to by MIR. DA\L Ft KELLY, 400 Mill St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
See that you get DANA'se
Veg fork & HG# England

P2sseaSar Tratn service. TIue 3. 1894 T. ains leave Waterbury for ROSTON-3.45 70 a rn I-oO. S-55 ? PROVID ENCE-3.4 45 T-S1 a n Io1 S-55 ? ID NEW YORK via BrsWstsr-2.I0 T III. WURCESTER-3.i i5 go n 100 ? n. NEW I0ND0N-T-Sl q III 1-Ol. S-SS D n. PUTNAM-S.45 :. 80 q III loo. SS5 r n EILLTMANFIC-3.4 7-SO q n IyO0. S-55 D m SPRINGFIELD 9 t5 q ID 3-S5 p HARTFORD-3-iS 7-S3. eos. 10:+S ID. lou
 3Ss SIS ?.
 NEW B3ITAIN-3.4S T-SO s.O5 iO.45 8 ID l.OO.
 3ss SIS D n.
 PI.AINVILLE-s.45 7-so. sos. Io.45 B IT. 10, 8RISTOL-S+s 7.So. 9-O5,lO.45 n % TERRYVILtE-7.s sos. fo,ss IT I.oo ss. gATERyILLE--s -sO. sO5lO.t54 un S-SS. SIS ID WEST CHESHIRE +.S0. S.So a IL. i.So T Il MERIDEN 4iSO. S.3O n, 4-3O p TLl- CROMWELL S-3O a m. i Sd ? III. ONION CITY--f S-05 q m 10 ' n TOWANTIC-fs SOS m . 2-lo SD m SCUTHFORD-S.OS III 2.l0. ? III. PONPERACG VALLEI-s-o5 9 m 1lo sANbY H fafooK-s.os Il l.lO. n. Fl HAWLEYVILLE-SO5 l 2-l0. r BREWSTERS-s-n r, 2le. Ii.35 r -n- FISEEILI-OS HUDSON q n 2-I7 ? n e-Binghamrron. Eimir8. JaT''~tovn. tc,'ve- land Akr,,n and Chica--ps a IT. 2-Ij [ n POCGHEEEPSiE- via HHEeW~:l. ? d. I-
 Suu.!s- :r.tn>- Hart ,cd 4S. s-yp & n
 J.s5 D. IT I '--D5 2 E a n. $-tS | I'll.
 W.n. HANCOCK.
 f-sa Fs-s Acclt. E.e>t,I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
ConpensztIon.

Thors |. something to ehser us afwAy. Each luess has it's recompcnss near. The summer is passing away. But the scason for hap.aeks is here
 New York Prcss-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
On fin. Wheel and on.

CIara-what have you in thnt bundle. strapped to your bicycles
 Dora tin latest bicycle costumel l-Some clothes to put on when get on.-Sess York Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
.Iuxt au Good.

HIgbee-By Jovc. old man. you arc looking extremely weili Been taking a vacations
 Brndfori-No. My wife has-Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26

Tho "Vouus Ge Mcsiici" was feet 8 inches in height, Hnd this is held by many artists G:.d sculp;Ors to be tho most perfect stature for q woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
A Mother. Expectations.

The youth may succeed in the race For wealth. and Co hnnor attain But he never quito re1chcs the place His mother believed he would gain.
 Boston Courlar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26

Some evils admit uf consultations. but there are no comfUrtCTs for dyspepsia and the tooJhachc. -Bulwsr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26

ment. The leading business men of the state. including the best farmers. are ready for an advanced step in the road reform movement, but the average farm CT Is inclined to be suspicious of every thing indursed by the city men and the daily papers, so that in this state it is simply question of how long it will take to remove prejudice and educate the ObstructiOnists to the wisdom and importance of the reform now heartily indOrsed by our leading men. This edu- catiOnal work is being done as rapidly as circumstances will permit.-A- B. Choate in Cool ROafs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
Six Months in his Chair.

MARCUS D. LEN FIT, Grand Army man of STAFFORD SPRINGS. CONN. had Rheum- atism, Liver Complaint. and Dis eased Kidneys. caused by wounds and diseases while in the Service. Rheumatism was so bad that Slt in my chair more than six months. DA\A'S CURED him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
a.s,ni-s 22ii.l AIEas

t.v.,., -e,ct,y-,. to the cJrLe. ?. rte ,t-s---' .,JS : F R, (forneriy the v ,ee5ur5 Mae .5e or Uo sr,uudsl ar, beins I.aSt.''-- 1,t. ., - t-..-..r Tank ~Tn0ke S!scS. far IL tin T'.,.csc..s. AGz.l r- e4ns. Pate an ~hvsi trt' ' TX of al tIvs:ci;tI"",- Or,.ar' '' 1lt'' VI --.-s,.y--- t,r.i:E.n n- .E--1t.',n
 JAMES T DIFF
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26

A. F. BURKITT, FIX. N. (. Daughters of Liberty, 20. Box IS5, WATERBURY, CONN. was troubled greatly with Rheumatism, which seemed permanent. Also was troubled with Eczema, causing itching all over the body. Took DANA'S for the BLOOD. The result was CURE of Rheumatism $ well. DANA'S CURED both.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-11-14
Three Followers.

The willy old Hassan sat in his door
when three young men passed eagerly
by.
care yc following after any one, my
sons p he said.
IL follow after Pleasure, said the
eldest
And after Riches said the see,
ond. Pleasure is only to be found
with riches. ..
"And you, my little one 2 he
asked of the third.
Il follow after Duty. he modestly
said.
And each went his way.
The aged Ilassan in his journey
came upon three men.
'.My son. he said to the eldest,
"mc thinks thou vert the youth who
was following after Pleasure. Dldst
thou ovcrtakc her
"No. father" answered the man,
pleasure is but Il phantom that illes
as one approaches.
Thou diIst not follow the right
way, my son.
"How didst thou fare 2 he asked
of the second. .,
PLEASURE is not with riches: he
answered
And thou. continued llassan,
addressing the youngest.
".,s | walked with Duty, he re-
piled. "I'lcaSurc walked ever By my
side. ;,
lit is always thus, replied the old
man. "Pleasurc pursued is not over
taken. Only her shadow is caug ht by
him who pursues. She herself gocs
hand in hand with luty. and they
who make duty their companion have
also the companionshir of Pleasure.
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The Successful Advertiser !

Is the man who writes something the
people will read, and reading, believe In
this age of education and enlightenment.
VIII en- men read and think for themselves,
all that stuff about selling goods cheaper
than your competitors buy them" being
the "orly competent dealers i'll the line
'handliug better stuff than anybody
else" &C, is mere clap trap, ani subjects
the writer aud the firm back IF it to the
contempt OF all iight-thinkine people. The
man who has something to offer, and then
tells the folks about in plain, business
way, is the man who gets there" and
getting there. stands.
Lots of people handle Paint. Some
handle one kind, some another, but they
all realize, if they have any business sense
at all, that in order to make that business
a permanent success it is absolutely neces-
sary to give the people the very best ma
terial This We have tried to do, and at
price that puts it in the reach of all.
In this connection We call attention to
the fact that crops are about laid by, time
is plentiful, and a little paint not only
freshens aud beauties, but improves won
derfully the sanitary condition OF the
premises If your house is all right may,
be the fence needs coat. a little Paint
would keep that old buggy from falling
down, and the wagon might last year or
two longer by spending seventy.five cents
or a dollar in Paint on it.
Remember this, the longer you put it
off the more it takes and the less good it
does. Remember another thing, it costs
Just as much. and tax IS just as much time,
to have cheap paint put as it does good
P&snt. Always buy the est, even if you
Jpay II ore for it.
HILL BROS, Druggists,
ANDERSON, S. c.
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4 Field for Mothers.

1t is in America that we find boys
and girls smart beyond their years,
and with more nerve tissue than they
know what to do with. The little
folks remind one Of adult age: we
may we'll call them little men and
women. They alrc;..y know too
much they are active in tcmpera-
mcnt because they cannot be other
wise and even before they are grown
thcv will be rushed into society. The
world around them moves fast. and
they are racing along with it. The
child eats at his father table. takes
the same food and drink, and it will be
well If he does not have a similar
smoke after each meal Before he
reaches manhood he will have laid the
foundations for dyspepsia: and his
little sister will not be- 4 great way
behind him.
Now, Il practical question in this
connection is what the mothers have
to do with it. We hcara great deal OF
what women are doing in science,
literature. art. invention and other
fields Of human industry. This is
well: but who is studying the p hysl-
cal we'll being Of the next generation
Bones and muscles, and the bodily
tissues generally, are made from the
food VIC eat and they are often badly
,I.,orior,trI and the blood poiSoncd
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Application for Charter.

AIOTICE is herehy given that we, TIE
IN undersigned Corpnrators, willappiy
to the next session nf the General Assem-
bly of South Carolina f,r a Charter to
bu,ld Railroad from: Greenwood, Snn1h
Carolina. by way OF Cuke>hnrv, felz-r
aud Piedmont 20 Gre'nvi!e or E.slav,
S ,u.h Carolina, TO lie called the Sa!uda
VALLEY Rail way"
j C. Maxwal, IT f. Ri!ey, J. X Duist,
]. s Bailey J =. Simmnrs, L. W Cobb.
D. G DuPre. + a. Sn:y'he. T. j. Ellis,
W, l. burst, r. Is. Wilson ". Z Mi!lwer.
D A P lord N, G.. w Cni,slnr J G.
Moore, G. B. R:lyy, J. l.. Orr. 7 + POI!
hi Cnrp ra'or;.
AUr - 1sgt 2nl
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work and go and return with the work
crS-i, is worse in laying out from
work though, for wages must show
up on paydays. This is delicate. too
delicate to mention broadly. but what
has been said may put some good old
fashioned parent on guard and save
some waywar, boy or girl from 4 ruin
invited hy the modes Of modern
progress.
SARGE pII.NKETT.
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Railroad Charter.

NOTICE, is hereby given that wp, the
IN undersigned corp 'rAtnrs. will app V
tn the next :rcn-ril .s"mblv of Snurh
Carnln. f,r El.rr rr of d R.'rml f.Iu
ming frnm Piedmont, in 'iree"vi 10 g"
to Abhc .lleE II hv "a: of tn" Tnwn.
of Pc zsr. " 'ii.n-tan Hvh b., n, au,'
from ,hera to tob.ri &c II nv tn. t,l,..,
desirl,9n a':d ,,r,ct'ca 2'e ute.
J G.. klugh. ~. &. Mciiow.n II i. .
TIE npe,rr D- J \ A;d4r-on, 4 ".
Erwin. T. T. W,ssti "a :, B \ Il ,t,i
81. r L ciir,k-ctlAa, II r A>hl :
G " Slilvl., f. \ S'nyf'l-, j.. I. =,
J. + Rice, I. [. n iris. K A Lw;~.
J. " i''i.@l VI. b !iDs,cei.s \
3!,.rile "
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Application for Charter.

NOTICE is hereby given that We, the
IN undersigned CurpurainrS, will appl'
to the next session of the General Assem-
bly of South Carolina for Charter tn
build Railroad from Greenwood. Suu'h
Carolina, via Due West Anderson. ToEn-
vile and Westminster. S. c.. to the South
Carolina and Georgia line at or near the
poiut where the B.ne Ridge Railroad
crosses said line, to he called "fbs Green
wood Anderson and Western Railway
J c. Maxwell. Il + Riley, j. X. Dnrst,
J. s. Bailey, J 9: simmn.ns, B W. C"bh'
Tollv, D. G.. Dupre, w. l.. Dlrst, r. B.
Wilson. w B Millwee, ID A. P. Jordan.
j. w. Widema1,, X. S Galloway, Geo f..
Prince, c. A G. Waller Ccrporators.
Aug %, 1891 3m
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SHAKEN UP AND LETGO GROCERY

WE beg patrons Anderson and throughout
County that have moved business to the elegant ana
commodious saesroom-
IN HOTEL GHIQUoLA BLOCK. NO. S.
Formerly occupied by Maxwell Son We will be better prepared
than ever to supply YOU with the GROCERIES the lowest price
quality Goods given We haven't disappointed you in
the past and hope do better for in the future
No compromise nor wnking goods Strictly food at
popular prices Come We ready make things lively
Shaken up and etgo, ~
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ErpYS PILE SrrrnSIT"RY. i E'i
,,,tr,,! to cure ,'l,,s 4 ,d liPaIiei,
ar money rrfun led. 3nceut> prl-b"A.
send stamp for circular and l'rrrS;.
-, ,o MARTIN rrnY. I.nnra>lrr. IA.
For sale hy Wllhitc y Whit. 1ru. :
. o. ISIS
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GEER::BR0S., Beiton, S. c.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN Al, persons having demands against
the Estate of w A Brownlee Deceased,
are hereby notified to present them, proper
ly proven. to the under,igned within me
time prescribed by law. and those indebted
to make payment
LEMUEL D STRIBBLlNG. EX'r.
Rico!and, S G..
N,to1 1901 Il
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On the land of farmer five miles
east Of Crab Orchard, ky., near the
village of Gum Sulphur, is a well
which is great wonder to those who
have visited it. 1t is known as the
burning we'll, a name appropriately
given, for its waters, though clear,
limpid and drinkablc, are as inAamma-
bic as naphtha. This well is about
fifteen feet deep. extending down
through stratum of slate rock. 1t
contains wooden pump stock and the
water, as it comes cold aud sparkling
from the depths of the well, has no
odor about it. 1t has Il mineral taste
and is exceedingly pleasant to drink.
Yet dipper full Of it coming IN con
tact with flame will lltakc fire, blazing
up like gunpowder. The well dis
covery, if the natives tell Il true story,
was remarkable. \ party of excur-
sionists from the springs went out IN
that section in quest Of ferns, fossils
and the like. On their return they
found the well and stopped to yet
drink. An old lady living near by
brought a bucket and filled it with the
refreshing fluid for the thirsty ram
blcrs. After they had drank she
poured the remainder on the ground
near the well. Just at this instant Il
young man Of the party il GIFTED a clsa-
rcttc and threw the match hccdlcssIy
to the ground. 1t CHANGED to tall
into the poured out water, which took
fire and flashed up. amazing and fright
cning the whole party. vt the sug-
scstion of one of the onlookcrS more
water was drawn, and to the wonder
of all it took fire as readily as an cX-
plosivc, screening the face and eye
brows of the rash cxpcrimcnter who
held the match. The old ladys family
had for years been using water out OF
the well, perfectly ignorant OF its
properties.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-11-14

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