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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
A FEW SNAKE STORIES.
Reptiles of the Island of Victim
OF the Deadly Fangs.


OF the Deadly Fangs.
There is in Java sugar estate of
over $4,000 acres, o,le-third of which
is devoted to growing cane. 1t is the
most densely wooded part of the island
and the bush is almost impervious.
Snakes flourish there and there are ten
varieties which are poisonous. Eight
of the coolies employed on this estate
have died in four months from snake
bites.
The chain viper is most dreaded, as
it will not get out of ones way and
when stepped on by the barefoot ma.
tives strikes fatally. Twelve miles
away from the estate is the ruined city
of Choru, a wilderness of temples built
of stone, which is cut in designs as fine
as lacework. There are long arched
passages on the north side of these
buildings and wild animals dwell there
to escape the fierce heat. Leading
| from these corridors are small cham
bers, having no windows and conse.
quently dark. In these chambers live
more snakes than can ever be imagined.
Two years ago an English officer Wis
ting on the island had craze for max
ing a collection of Java reptiles and
with 16-year-old boy, wandered about
utterly needless of the warnings of the
natives. One day when he was roam
ing these corridors he saw dimly in
one of the chambers a yellow glimmcT
Quickly walking up he prodded the yell
low mass with his cane and, suddenly
as a flash, with leap like tiger, q
big Bari snake, the most aggressive Of
all the Java snakes, had him in his
grasp. The reptiles fangs were buried
in his shoulder and the deadly coil
strong as steel, was about his body
He would have been killed if his com
panion had not struck the snake bach
of the head, severing its backbone. AS
it was the two men both INDUCED in Q
spell of fever and the officers arm wa!
useless ever after his experience. The
snake was black and yellow, Is fee
long and could have killed horse.
A hunter cunning near a river ont
day saw some wild hogs come down t.
drink. A python seized full-growr
one, three feet high at the shoulder
and threw two coils about his body
The hog simply fattened out and in
minute was strip of meat, nothing
more. The snake was shot and fount
to be twelve feet long and seven inches
through, yet it crushed the bones of III
victim as though they were paper. 4
man who has in his possession the loin
cloth and jumper of collie who wa
swallowed by boa constructor says TIN
cloths were knotted so tightly that the,
seem to have been done by hand. Ih
only part of the collie's body found wa
the lower jaw bone, all the rest having
been digested by the big snake.--Chi
cago News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

throttle the fellow, but, realizing that
such deed would be disastrous to all
concerned, l swallowed my wrath and,
with one parting glance, turned on
my way and went home for the night.
This was the beginning of series of
unhappy and restless evenings. My
mind could not keep away from
thoughts of this girl, and could find
no diversion that would direct my
thoughts to other things. tried tie
theater, but that proved fruitless, for l
constantly scanned the audience to see
Ii / could discover her face, and when
the curtain rose looked as eagerly
among the players.
One evening, as l was looking at the
performers, by some unaccountable at
traction, my sight was drawn to one
young woman, who, in playing sub
ordinate part, was costumed In nicely
fitting suit of brown. What was II that
made II seem familiar? 1t was the cos
tune had seen her wear, as she stood
one morning in Palmer's window, as |
passed. Could it be that had found
her at lastl The face did not seem quite
the same, but the dress could swear to,
This increased the mystery. But |
would solve II soon.
As soon as the performance was over
went to the stage door where all the
Sparticipants of the evening would leave
The theater. waited on the opposite
kide of the street for her to appear.
crossed and stood under The lamp that
lighted the sidewalk dimly around the
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

nor heard her speak, still, believe l
can see in her face her whole character,
and believe she is a beautiful woman
in every sense of the word"
"Where have you seen her?"
SIN Palmer's."
"Palmer's. Where's that? Not the
ladies' tailor, is it?" he exclaimed, in
some surprise.
eyes, began to think she works
there; but that don't make any diff
ference, does it?'
"Oh, no, | suppose not. Love will go
where it is sent, if it is out of the win
dow, but don't think know her. Let's
drive round by there and we may see
her."
was only too delighted at the pros
pect of seeing her, and we soon came
near Palmer's, We were both on the
lookout for my divinity. Fortune
| favored us-there she stood. I reveled
in the nearer glances, while Knowles
snickered and then laughed loudly
"Oh, oh, / thought | knew her. You
fool that's the wax-face lay figure they
fit and display dresses ver."-Boston
| Budget.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

me. gave only quick glance at her
that time, but her face haunted me all
DAY long as sat at my desk; 1t kept
coming between my eyes and my work,
blotting out every idea and thought of
what was working on. ! would try
10 drive it away, and for the moment l
would succeed, but it was only for II
moment, for it would come dancing
back with. all its vision of loveliness-.
those deep-blue eyes and tina! dainty
mouth with its rosebud lips; mouth
that seemed made for nothing harsher
than violets to touch; and that hair,
as she wore it that morning, in little
waves that rippled down on either side
of her brow from the parting in the
middle.
couldn't remember very well how
she was dressed, as did not look at
her long enough; but her face, that
remembered we'll enough to be able
easily to identify her if ! should meet
her on the street.
/ looked for her when ! went to
lunch, hoping that | might meet her
but while l saw hundreds of faces, hers
was not among them.
l left the Office earlier that evening
end as began to near Palmer's looked
to catch glimpse of her should she
happen to be Palmer's, by the
way, is fashionable ladies' garment
maker, and so / thought she might
have to be there again to attend to tile
memorable demands of her dressmaker
AS l hurried on, l almost trod on 9
newsboy who was calling out his papers
and / jostled against an elderly mar
who was carrying paper parcel witt
sufficient force to cause him to drop the
burden. With profuse apologies
stopped and picked 1t up for him. lie
received my overtures with much calm
ness, looking over his glasses, and
screwing up his mouth till the littl,
lines that radiated across his shaver
upper lip made it look like miniature
aurora borealis. Then l continued m,
headlong flight and soon was oppo
site Palmer's.
Hooked up. Sure enough, there sh,
stood, looking down at the street.
watched her, but she did not seem tc
change her position. ] stayed as long
as / dared, for knew the magnetic eff
feet on the passers-by when one stops
to look ut anything intently, and wa.
jealous enough not to want anyone els
to look at her.
did not remain long; / crossed thu
street and turned for one more look
This time 80 far forgot myself as t,
stand there for some time, and pres
emily the by-passers, noticing my cor
hest gaze, began to look, and then stol
nnd watch the other side Of the street
to try to discover at what / was look
ing SO intently. Suddenly my reveri
was broken by the voice of rathe
fast-looking young man: -"She's
peach, that girl over there" Tha
brought me to my senses. wanted t
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
Orange Pie.

One large orange, grated rind and
pulp; juice of half a lemon. Add these
10 the yolks of four eggs, well beaten,
With four teaspoonfuls of sugar and
,ne teaspoonful of cream. Bake IN
cuff paste, and cover with meringue
VI the beaten whites of eggs ana three
ablespoonfuls of sugar. Browp.--N
Y. Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
srrupulous Artist.

A great deal of fun has been poked
at the realistic school in literature and
painting, and it must be confessed that
some ground has been given to the
enemy. A recent writer relates of a GER
tain French painter that he had just
finished a picture of an Assyrian bath
and so careful was he of the detail,
that the towels hanging up were al
marked 'Nebuchadnezzar' in the corner
IN cuneiform characters" = Youths
Companion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
the DEVELOPMENT OF GENIUS.

When Jimmy was little boy
He's now Jes' twenty-one--
Ills parents talked with constant Joy
About their hopeful son.
His mother said that Jim would be
A parson good an true;
Ills father kinder lowed tibet he
In law would better do.
His granpap said he'd give the press
An intelleckchul feast;
His gran'ma shifted an put her guess
ON president at least
The neighbors had opinions free;
Some booked i'm fur finance,
An others said he'd git ter be
A glneral with the chance.
An still we're waitin' anxiously,
An still it's even bets.
Fur Jim's done nothin' yet, We see,
But jes' smoke cigarettes.
Washington Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
To Cleanse tho system

Effectually yet gently, when costive or bils
ious, or when the blood is impure or slug
glsh, to permanently overcome habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to q healthy activity, without irrita-
ting or weakening them, to dispel head
aches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup Of Figs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
Tbe Rock Of Gibraltnr

Is not steadier than system liberated from
the shackles of chills and fever, bilious re-
mittent or dumb ague by Hostetter's Stom-
ach Btters, perfect antidote to malarial
poison in air or water 1t is also an unex-
ampled remedy for bilious, rheumatic or
kidney complaints, dyspepsia and nervous
ness. 1t improves appetite and sleep and
hastens convalescenc&.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
Fashion Notes.

While black hosiery seems to have
lost none of its popularity, there is a
decided leaning toward colors, es-
peciafly in the style known as boot
hose. There are novelties in black,
however, among which are extra
length hose with soft, elastic tops
gored out so as to fit i'm the most com.
Portable fashion. Very long stockings
have been objected to because they
we're too tight at the top, but the new
"Three Crown Wide Top Blacks" are
unquestionably the best hose ever pre-
scented to the public. They are de-
cided novelty, and when once they are
tried by ladies, especially these who
ride the wheel, they will be found most
desirable. and are almost certain 10
become a necessity.
Narrow-toed shoes will prevail, al.
though there seems to be reaction in
favor of little broader style. In
deed there are many persons who have
never adopted the very pointed ones,
They have preferred medium width,
and in this, as in all other matters OF
dress, find conservatism much more de.
sirable than extreme measures of any
lnnd.---N. Y. Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
YELLOWSTONE PARK 4 COLORADO
Personally Conducted Tours.

The Burlington Route will run five per-
sonally conducted tours during the summers
to Colorado and Yellowstone Park. Ths
dates are June 20, July 7, July IA, July u
and July %. Write for illustrated pamphlets
Of the Park and book of the tours.
l. w. WAKELEy, Gen. Pass. Agt,, st. Louis.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

TIE man who loves with his whole heart
truth will love still more he who suffers for
truth --Lavater.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

No MATTER how happy and contented a
man may look, II you give him a chance he
will spend the day telling you his troubles.
Los Angeles Express.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

''BIa words an fine Clothes" said Uncle
Eben, sis berry frequently alike IN not kib-
berlin much dat rely mounts ter anything"
Washington Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
] h at

Extreme tired feeling afflicts nearly every
body at this season. The hustlers cease to
push, the tireless grow weary, the ener-
getic become enervated. You know just
what we mean. Some men and women
endeavor temporarily to overcome that
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

FITS stopped free by DR.. Kine's Great
Nerve Restorer No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures Treatise and % trial bot
tie free. Dr. Kline, 93l Arch st., Phila., Pa.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
! ! red

Feeling by great force Of will. But this IS
unsafe as IL pulls powerfully upon the
nervous system, which will not long stand
such strain. Too many people "work on
their nerves, )" and the result is seen in UNI
fortunate wrecks marked "nervous pros
tration," in every direction. That tired
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

In general, treachery, though at first suf.
iciently cautious, yet in the end betrays
itself.-Livy
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

"WHERE are all the wicked people
buriedin asked a small boy who had been
reading the inscriptions in churchyard.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

AFTER physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure.-RALPH ERIEG, VIII
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1893.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

CURE your cough with Hale's Honey Of
Horehound and Tar.
Pike Toothache Drops Cure in one minuts.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

"No,n SAID Mr. Wickwire, 81 haven't
tried to get funny around the house since
told the hired girl to boil the Iceland sho
did. "--Indianapolis journal
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
: Z & l.:

ing is a positive proof of thin, weak, i'm.
pure blood; for II the blood is rich, red,
vitalized and vigorous, it imparts life and
energy to every nerve, organ and tissue OF
the body The necessity Of taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla for that tired feeling is,
therefore, apparent to every one, and the
good 1t will do you is equally beyond ques.
ton Remember that
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

The past and future are yelled; but the
past wears the Widows veil, the future the
virgins. Richter.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

TREASON Is like diamonds; there is moth.
ing to be made by the small trader.-Doug.
las Jerrold.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
BETTER Than an Argument.

A witty retort sometimes answers
quite as well as a long argument. There
are some things not easy to explain and
no better answer could have been made
to the Englishman criticising, in re-
markably bad taste, American social
customs than that made by Mr.. Lincoln.
"You see, sir, there is tremendous
difference between the English customs
and the American. For example, no
gentleman in England" remarked the
Londoner, would ever think of black
ing his own boots"
"Wouldn't he?" inquired Mr.. Lincoln,
thoughtfully. why, whose would he
black ?"--Chicago News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

A SHINING EXAMPLE of what
may be accomplished by never vary
ing devotion to a single purpose is
seen in the history of the Mccormick
Harvesting Machine Co., Chicago.
For IS years they have simply been
building grain and grass-cutting ma
chipery, and while there are probably
forty manufacturers in this line, il is
safe to say that the Mccormick
Company builds one-third of all
The binders, reapers and mowers used
throughout the entire world.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

For a housekeeper to dream that
her hired girl has gone away is sure
sign of sQtne serious accident or pis.
fortune 0he family.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15

Higbee-.You women have queer
idea of debating club. When looked
In last night you were all talking at
once" Mrs. live conduct our club
on congressional lines, Henry."--Phil
adelphia North American.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-05-15
THE GIRL AT PALMER'S.
BY JOHN s. BARROws.

T all began ore
morning In April.
hen l WIS going
down town to my
Office, | happened
to look up at Palm
er's window and
z loIool.:uo ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21

Those " no helieve chronic diarrhoea 10 be
incuraole should read what Mr. P K Grishan,
of Gaars Mills, La has to say on the subject,
viz have been sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since he war and have tried
eli kinds of medicines for IT, At last found
remedy that effected cure and lha! was
Chamberlain 3 Coiic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy" This medicine can always he de-
pended upon for cole, cholera morhus, dys-
en,ery aud diarrhoea Itis pleasen; TO take
a: q never fails 20 effect cure. 25 and so
cent size for sale hs Dr. A J China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21

of the United States, besides the nun
erous Limestone coyes, creeks, gaps,
ridges. hills. springs. valleys, etc
We Gao do better, certainly. thao to
adopt "Limestoae" aud Salem" as the
pames of our baby counties There
should b. sharp rivalry 10 see which
shall have the pre,'iest or the most
houorab.e or The most attractive name.
The very best way to get the best naa,e
in each instance, We think, is to to offer
prize for the bess suggestion We
hope this will be done. aud We will be
very happy to priut all the Suggestions
that are seat to us.-News and Cou-
rier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21

We will say nothing GROCERY ST0GKhey cheap
bey are 10 worth advertising space
Every child Sumter County will need something ter
the Winter extend all invitation to and see Oar
statesmen will pleasure showing through stock and they
cannc sell you they will make interesting for those who do
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
Spoke Too Soon.

R R Commissioners Thomas went
to the scene of the railroad wreck
near Swansea Wednesday and made
as thorough an examination as he
could into the cause of the frightful
accident In so doing be did his
duty and deserves praise for the
promptness of his action But he
marred his coed work by grave
error. He is reported as saying that
the Railroad Commission will see
that careful inquiry is made into the
cause of the wreck, and that, as he
then saw it, the accident was the re-
suit of "gross carelessness - If he
thought that he had no right to say
it. Suppose ajudge, after prelimi
nary and cusory examination as to
the guilt Of a person charged with
stealing and to be tried in his court,
should publicly announce his opinion
prior to actual trial of the case that
the person so charged was guilty,
would he not have disqualified him
self for service on the bench in trial
of that case? Would he not be
guilty of conduct unbecoming a
Judge ? And yet that is just what
Mr.. Thomas has done, for the Rail
road Commission of which he is
member is charged by the laws of
the State with the duty Of investigat
ing the cause of railroad accidents
resulting in loss of human life.
Before the Commission, OF which he
is but member, meets to commence
the investigation required by law, he
is quoted in the public prints as
thinking "gross carelessness" caused
the accident. His action seems
simply iodefensible. 1t must be re
membe,ed that the accident will
figure in both criminal and civil
courts, and his premature expression
of opinion, coming from one clothed
with the authority of railroad Off
Ger of the State, Is likely to preju
dice the minds of men who will sit
as jurors in the cases which must in
evitably arise in both courts and to
some extent imperil the granting of
equal and exact justice 1t may be
that some of the trainmen will be in
dicted for murder, as can be done
under the laws of the State Does
Mr.. Thomas not see how his gratuit-
Gus expression of opinion in advance
of even the coroner's inquest is like
" to prejudice the minds of men and
prevent fair and impartial investi
cation Besides the possibility of
homicide trials growing ont of the
wreck, there is certainty that there
will be civil suits for damages which
will involve thousands of dollars
Mr.. Thomas charge of "gross care
lessness" may SO prejudice the minds
of men who may sit as jurors IN
these cases that it will be imp ossible
for them to deal justly with the rail
road. Whether or not MIR Thomas
charge can be sustained has nothing
to do with the cause it should
never have been made, for coming
from Railroad Commissioner. it will
have weight which would not be
attached to a similar expression Of
opinion by private citizen.-Colum
bia Register.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-21
It Will be the Greatest.
State Fair This Year Will
Eclipse All Predecessors.

AS tGC tlI0e uCaWS UIRu tOf Tue u'IO
ing of the State Fair. it becomes more
and more apparent that it will eclipse
all previous Fairs held 10 Columbia.
The interest 10 the Fair throughout the
State is greater than ever before. aud
the business men of Columbia are thor
ougbly alive to the value to them OF
making the Fair a complete success.
They can be counted on to spare DO ef-
fort iu that direction. Not only will
the attendance at the Fair this year be
exceptionally large, but from all reports
the exhibits will be more numerous and
v.ried than ever before. and there will
be an unusually 6ae program me Of side
attractions. such as aces. patades. foo'-
ball, etc. The railroad rates are very
low and all who visit Columbia may ex
pecs to have big time at small ccst
Col f. w. Holloway. Of Pomaria.
secretary Of the Sourh Carolina Agri-
cultural aud Mechanical Society. has
come 10 Columbia to remain bere uOtll
after the Fair, giving personal atfen-
ton TO the supervision of all the ar
rsrgemeote preliminary to the holding
of the Fair. President L D Childs
lives in Columbia and so is already on
hand. OF course he assists Colon ell
Holloway o every possible say.
Colonel Holloway has opened 40 Of
6ce at 1902 Washington street. 10 the
Kendall Building, which will remain
open until Friday before the Fair. Mr.
T. j. LaMotte has been appointed to
assist Secretary Holloway. All com-
muuicafions to Secretary Holloway
should hereafter be addressed to him at
1902 Washington street. Colum bia. S.
G instead Of Pomaria. s c. Secre-
tary Holloway particularly requests
that all persons intending to make ex
hibits at The Fair shall write to him at
orce for entry b'aOks, and G'l them oat
and return them at their earliest con-
veaieuce. 80 he may be able to learn as
soon as possible what to expect and bow
to alot aoor.space. Citizens of Colum
bia who intend making exhibits should
make 'ha, intention known to Colonel
Holloway at coce, stating bow much
floor space they desire
C,I S. A. Pearce has opened a State
Fair Intelligence Bureau in the Keo-
dali Building, two doors from Secretary
Holloway's caice This Bureau Will be
Of immense value to those who attend
the Fair All citizens of Columbia
who can take boarders or dodgers dur
ing the Fair are requested to let Score
tary Holloway know Immediately how
many of each class they Gao accommo'
date, and what their charges will be
People who expect to attend the Fair
can w.ite this Bureau and obtain any
information they may desire Visitors
during Fair Week can 60 to 'his flee,
have their baggage checked there if
hey are onl, going to spend day 10
the city, and .et any i'formali'n they
may wish abou. sights to see or board
and l"dging A nursery ia charge of
competent women may be ruo in c,n-
pection with this Bureau during Fair
Week -Columbia Register.