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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
WASHBURN'S MINSTRELS.

Washburn's Minstrels will show at
the Opera House on Wednesday
evening, Dec. 9Th. The Altoona
Ga lite of Nov. IS, says OF them:
''This afternoon, Washburn's dou-
Bile minstrel company gave its open
ing performance. 1t is really two
shows in one, the white company and
the black company each presenting
an entertainment worth the admis-
sion price. Many new features are
introduced in the specially part OF
the program, while the musical feat
ures are of the best. Tonight the
second performance will be given; 1t
deserves a crowded house"
Their performance is said to be
first class, and they will no doubt have
a crowded house.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
DROWNED AT MONTGOMERY.

William Adams was drowned in
the Susquehanna River at Mont
somery early Monday morning.
Adams was the ferryman, having been
employed there for the past two years.
Mr.. Koons, tailor, of Williamsport,
who was on the boat at the time gives
the following account of the sad acci-
dent.
1t was just about $50 a. m. that
Mr.. Rooms, Adams the ferryman, and
a Mr.. Young, who works in Mont
gomery, boarded the ferry at the
wharf opposite the borough. The
river is higher than usual, the current
swift, and Mr.. Rooms helped Adams
work the wheel to get the boat start
ed. Adams shouted to Mr.. Young
to push the ferry, which is flat boat
arrangement, off from the shore. Mr..
Young replied that it was moving,
and Mr.. Koons said SO, too.
Adams, however, for some reason
walked back for the purpose Of push
ing the boat off himself, probably not
thinking that it had started yet, and
the next thing Mr.. Rooms knew the
ferryman deliberately walked off the
end into the water.
"I'm drowning! I'm drowning! !!
were the words that next greeted the
ears ofthose left on board. Mr., Rooms
says he could hear Adams splash
around in the water, but it was dark
and he couldn't see him, and he sup
posed the ferryman was swimming, or
making an effort to reach the shore.
There is usually row boat tied to
the ferry, Mr.. Koons states, but it
was not attached Monday morning,
and neither Mr.. Rooms or Mr.. Young
could reach the fast disappearing man
in the water, who soon went out OF
sight altogether. Mr.. Koons still had
hold of the wheel when Adams dis
appeared, and all was excitement fol
a time. Mr.. Rooms went on to
Williamsport soon after the sad fatality
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
A SERIES OF LECTURES.

Mrs. Kate Grassy, the well known
eloquent speaker, has been engaged
to give a series of lectures in the
Opera House during the week begin
ming February 9TH, and continuing
each evening for the entire week.
The course embraces the following
subjects: Paris and the Alps; Eng
land, Scotland and Ireland; Italy
and Rome; From Ocean to Ocean (;
Yosemite and Yellowstone; The
Sunny South and Cuba. Each town
is illustrated with $50 brilliantly colored
views twenty feet square. The price
of season tickets and single admission
will be so low that everybody can
afford to attend. The course will be
under the management of persons in
terested in the Episcopal Church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
THORN CONVICTED.

Martin Thorn was on Tuesday, at
New York, convicted of murder in
the first degree for the killing of
William Guldensuppe, his predecessor
in the affections of Mrs. Augusta
Mack at Woodside, L. l., on June
a5th last. The death sentence will
be passed upon him next week.
After being led from the Court room
back to his cell, the condemned
man made the following confession to
a police captain
- am glad it is over, and the yer
dict given. l am convicted, and l
am contented. 1t was | who killed
Guldensuppe, and l cut up his body
Every word that Mrs. Mack said upon
The stand was substantially correct.
When was on the stand | lied when
telling the story as 1 did, but | lied
to clear myself. 1t is no use carrying
it any further. am guilty and con
victed. 1t is what l expected and
what I suppose people think l de-
serve, and perhaps | do"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
VOL. 80
OWL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

A civil service examination for
clerks and carriers in the Bloomsbury
post Office was held in the High School
building on Saturday, November z7th.
The examining board appointed by
the Civil Service Commissioners con-
sisted Of James T. Bailey of the Har
risburg postoffice, Paul Eyerly and
Geo. A. Clark, the latter being Secre-
tary of the board.
There were aS applicants for car
rier and two for clerk, as follows
John w. Lewis, Frank G.. Case,
Howard r. Reimer, Edward l.. Cald-
well, w. II. Brown, Sanford M. Run
yon, Joseph l.. Sharpless, c. II.
Hagenbuch, w. F. Stohner, Chas. w.
Martin, w. l. Herbine, Chas. f. Cad
man, R. R. Ralston, C. M. Hess, J
c. Hagenbuch, Arthur r. Colley,
Edward w. Traub, Otis F.. Herring,
B. w. Hagenbuch, f. H. Ent, w. ID.
Sechrist, ]. w. Sands, F. w. Hagen
buch, H. S. Pohe, w. d. Holmes,
II. c. Gruver, Chas. Culp, A. L.
mellow, w. H. Coffman, II. N.
Smith.
The examination papers were sent
to the Civil Service commission at
Washington, and the appointments
will be made by the Postmaster
General, without consultation with
anyone in Bloomsburg. Free delivery
will go into operation on February
Ist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
OFFICER SHOOTS WOMAN.
She Had Attacked HIM With an Ak While
Making an Arrest.

Constable William Davis, of Wilkes
Barre, shot and badly wounded Mrs.
Frank Putak at Duryea, Tuesday
night while she was attacking him
with an AK in an endeavor to assist
two men whom he had arrested.
Mrs. Putak keeps a Hungarian
boarding house and Monday night
there was fight among the boarders.
Tuesday night Constables Davis and
Curtis went to the house to arrest
George Buron and John Hautz and
were attacked by number Of the
boarders. Mrs. Putak, it is said,
struck Davis on the back with an Az
At this he drew his revolver and, as
Mrs. Putak aimed another blow at
him, he caught the ak and fired. The
bullet struck Mrs. Putak in the breast.
She is badly wounded and may die.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
TRIP TO WASHINGTON.

Prof ]. P. Welsh, of the Normal
School, is arranging to take party Of
students and friends of the Normal to
Washington the week of December
18th. The party will leave Monday
and return Friday. The cost of the
whole trip will be but $I375. This
includes all the necessary expenses,
namely railroad fare, hotel charges,
and transportation of baggage between
hotel and railroad station 1t also in
cludes a trip to Mt Vernon. the
home of Washington, with admission
to the grounds. He will be assisted
in the conduct of the party by teachers
and others well posted on all places
to be visited. The excursion will be
open to all students, graduates and
former and prospective students of
the school. A limited number Of
special friends of the school will also
be admitted. Among the many
places of interest to be visited are
the following New Lebrary of Con-
gress, the Washington monument,
the capitol, the treasury, state, war
and navy building, the soldiers Home,
and the Corcoran art gallery. The
train will leave East Bloomsbury about
o'clock on the above date. Those
expecting to 60 should make known
their intention to Prof J. P. Welsh at
once.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
Searching For Gold 2
Story Sent From BeIlefonte Concerning
Lycoming County Klondlke.

A special from Bellefonte says /:
"Ouite a sensation has been created
during the past week by number OF Q.
Lycoming county people, Jack Huff,
Robert Jones and Henry Anderson
searching on the Bald Eagle mountain
for buried gold. The men claim to
be in possession of story which runs
that during the war a man named
Betzel broke through brush heap,
falling into a cave and that, investlgat-
ing he found two barrels filled with
gold coin. -,
"The man was frightened by hide
GUS noises in the cave and hastily
took his departure, forgetting even tc
mark the direct spot, although he has
the bearings within half mile or SO.
The above three men feel conhden'
of finding the treasure"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02

Last Sabbath was observed in the
Lutheran Church as the Anniversary
of the Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society. Rev. ]. H. Barb
of Selinsgrove, Penna. was asked to
deliver the address of the occasion.
He preached a strong and helpful
sermon in the morning to full church
on the thought contained IN the nth
& 18th verses of Deut. 3a. In the
evening he addressed the Society and
the large audience assembled on the
theme, "Giving and working as a
thank offering unto the Lord" the
other exercises consisted of Readings
by Ethel Faust and Miss Annie
Snyder, solo by Mrs. Hall and a
chorus by the choir.
The collection amounted to about
SIS, which was thank offering to
God for His mercies, to be applied to
the work of missions. The day was
most a pleasant and profitable one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
COUNTY INSTITUTE.

The annual teachers institute for
Columbia County opened in the
Court House, Monday afternoon at
two O'Clock. The meeting was call
ed to order by County Superintend-
ent ]. X. Miller, after which devotion
al exercises were conducted by Rev.
d. N. Kirkby of the Episcopal church.
Hon. f. X. Ikeler made the address
OF welcome. His remarks were loud
ly applauded.
After music by the institute under
the direction of Prof. o. II. Yetter.
Hon. +. X. Ikeler made short talk
on the Importance Of music in the
public schools. "Missouri Com
promise" was discussed by d. H. w.
Elson, of Philadelphia, and "Riley"
by DR.. Lincoln Hulley, of Bucknell
University.
AT Tuesdays session Dr. Elson
continued his talk on the "Missouri
Compromise" and the "The Lebera.
ton of the Slaves" DR.. Lincoln
Hulley of Bucknell University gave a
number of select readings from
Robert Burns, and also character
study of his life. DR.. George w.
Twitmyer, Superintendent OF the
Bethlehem Public Schools gave talk
on primary instruction in district
schools.
Superintendent Miller introduced
Superintendent George w. Twitmeyer
who gave an interesting talk on "The
Need of Primary Instruction. The
primary teachers work is of great i'm
portance, sixty per cent of all the peo-
pie who enter schools, leave between
the ages of SIX and eleven.
DR.. Edison gave talk on "How to
study History" H. S. Barton favored
the institute with vocal solo.
DR.. H. w. Champlin; School Hy-
giene, The Eye. The instructor gave
a technical but thorough and exhaus-
tive discussion OF diseases Of the eye.
The Germans, are more liable to near
sig!itedness than any other people,
owing to the irregularities of their
type and to the fact that they are a
race of students. In 1880 there were
976 blind out of every million people,
and in 1890 500 out of the million
were blind. There should be S as
much window surface as floor surface.
Light should be admitted to the school
room from the left and rear. The dis
tance of nelghboring buildings should
be twice their height. Window sills
should he three fee. from the floor.
The top Of the desk should overlap
the seat about I inches and the width
of the seat should correspond to the
length OF the thigh.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE.
George Van Horn Is Charged With Murder
Of Mrs. Westcott.

George Van Horn was on Tuesday
put on trial before Judge Archibald,
at Scranton, charged with the murder
fMrs. Josephine Westcott, in that city,
on August 2S, 1896. The trial will be
one of the most interesting of recent
years.
VanHorn is man "A years of age,
and some years ago was divorced
from his wife. Mrs. Westcott was
not living with her husband at the
time the crime was committed, and
conducted a boarding house on
Franklin Avenue, in Scranton.
A month before the crime was
committed. SIS disappeared from
Mrs. Westcott's bureau and she had
Van Horn arrested, charged with the
theft. A few days later she withdrew
the charge, but VanHorn did not
again openly return to her house as a
boarder. A couch was arranged by
HIM in the cellar of the building, with
Mrs. Westcott's knowledge and con-
sent, and he was free to come and go
whenever he saw fit. On the night of
August 2S, 1896, she went into the
cellar and few moments later came
staggering up, with her throat cut.
She said, "George VanHorn did it,"
and then sank to the ground. The
next day she died.
VanHorn disappeared Immediately
after this, but was arrested on June 90
last at Wadena, Fayette County, Ia,
and brought back. The prisoner
Tuesday morning pleaded not guilty.
The defense will endeavor to show
that VanHorn was not of sound mind
that he was shaving himself when
Mrs. Westcott entered the cellar
that he made feign, in spirit of play,
to draw the back of the razor across
her throat, but by mistake used the
keen edge. VanHorn is seemingly
in no wise concerned about the seri-
GUS predicament he finds himself in.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

Josiah H. Stecker, an old resident
of Bloomsbnrg died at his home on
First Street Tuesday morning. He
was aged about sixty-eight years.
His health had been failing for some
time. A wife and one daughter sur
wives. Funeral will be held tomorrow
at ten o'clock, services will be con-
Quoted at the house by Rev. B. c.
Conner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
Have Sam Sized Up.

The Reading HeraM thus does up
the Rev. Sam Jones: "Irreverend Sam
Jones. He might be tolerable sue
cess as end man in minstrel show,
as an instructor at teachers Institutes
and an exhorter of religious organlza-
tons he is a wretched failure
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
PURSE LOST.

On Monday morning Miss Laura
A. Hover of Catawissa, lost her pocket
book at the p. & r. station on Fifth
street, Bloomsbury. 1t contained
some money and a railroad ticket, and
another paper. The finder will confer
favor by returning it to Miss Hover
at Catawissa, or to this Office, and a
suitable reward will be given.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
The State gathering of Odd Fel-

The State gathering of Odd Fel-
lows in Wilkesbarre next May is 60
ing to be a big affair. Public dem
onstrations have not been held by the
PENNSYLVANIA Odd Fellows for years,
but permissions to have parade on
Tuesday, May II, in that city not
earlier than a p. m. was granted this
week by the Grand Lodge, and it is
expected to be monster affair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02

Philadelphia was visited by des-
tructive fire Sunday afternoon. The
store of Apt Brothers, dress goods,
millinery and notion dealers, 80 and
Al North Eighth Street was COM
pletely destroyed entailing a loss
estimated between SOS, 1000 and $780,
900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02

Judging from the number OF deer
killed in Lycoming County last week.
the fleet footed animals must be very
numerous in that vicinity. Seven
were shot by hunters in that County
last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-02
Barely Thirty Days Remain s. e

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COURT HOUSE NEWS.
What Has Occurred There Since Our
Former Report.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.


The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk w. H.
Henrie, since those last published.
Albert r. Whitchey, of Beaver
Valley, to Miss Edith E. Harman, Of
Rock Glen.
Clancy B. McHenry, of Jamison
City, to Miss Linda Grossly, of the
same place.
Amandus Feherman, of Franklin
township to Miss Minnie C. Dunn, Of
same place.
Barney Segebrecht, of Catawissa, to
Miss Ida Hoover, of same place.
William E. Beaver, of Beaver town
ship, to Miss Minnie L. Leiby, of
Aristes.
TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE.
The following transfers of real es-
tate have been recorded in the office
of c. B. Ent, register and recorder,
during the week.
David Shaffer, to Hester Shaffer
for tract of land in Mt Pleasant town.
ship.
Hiram J. Reeder and wife to Henry
Gutshall for tract of land in Franklin
and Catawissa townships.
George A. Herriott to Philip Blass,
for land in Roarlngcreek township.
Joseph II. Kramer and wife to
Martha A. Harter for tract OF land in
Bloom.
Jacob N. Pifer and wife to Hermi-
mia Boyer, for land in Mitflin town
ship.
Susan Lewis to J. w. Roberts for
tract of land in Sugarloaf township.
Catharine Leiby to Sarah thinner
man for land in Locust township.
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THE STOCK MARKET.

Tuesday, November 2-p. m
The stock market was crossed to-day. For the
convenience Of readers, Mondays final prices are
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Diui0en1 Notlces


PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY.
rv,Yrr, ,o., - Philadelphia. November !. 1897.
I'HE bOARD OF DIRECTORS has this day
49,. oesiarsd SEMI-ANNCAL DIVIDEND Of q. per
III -9 per sharel upon the capital stock Of the
PAN, payaoe on and after November 30 1897 share
nooers as registered the books company
ocock noon October &c. 1897. All dividends will be paid
by cheque.
Cheques Will lie mailed shareholders who have filed
pe-man Mt dividend orders this office
RO3r. W. SMITH. Treasurer.
THE AMERICAN EXCHANGE NATIONAL
. BANK, l2s Broadway. New York. October % 1897
a. meeting OK the Board OF Directors. held tails day
dividend OF THREE AND ONE-HALF t3t,) PER CENT
proxmo
transfer DOCKS VIII close this day and November
~ oximo EDWARD RT'RSS Cashier
NEW YORK AND HONDURAS ROSARIO MINING co
No. IL Broadway. New York. Nov /. 1897.
- DIVIDEND No 10.
TIE TRUSTEES of the Company have this
day declared dividend of ten cents per share its
capital stock payable November Goth 1s. The transfer
books will. be closed from November 10th to Goth
:. JACOBY. Treasurer.
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,.IIhpy STEAMSHIP LINES.

MALLORY STEAMSHIP LINES.
NJ rr-x.s SO CAROLINA GA AND FLA.
srRAIGaT ana ROUND TRIP Tickets issued to 81
c Georgia Florida &c EIceilent scco,nmotaon'
Write TT, q Co Gen Agts.. Pier %. T.. r.. N.
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financial Meetin %.
'>~~~'>~| NOTICE.
~-oTJCE Is hereby gwen that spec'a' n'ee'.

y -. ,ocrho,ders Of the 81. LOUIS sout nNest. u. i
Ing 81 an ng Is and ~ Be ned a. s tnH
sr 9ef' 9" ts Streets Louis No at nine sSa
SAh ana ~ law o, November !s!,I. 10 cons.ue a
\. 81. on me aS Ton to aid Grays Point Terminal
s sso Jpsny ds SS Of 3: road pon
Delta. Cape Ms' and to consider and vote upon tn:
scoit county suarantee the payment Of the Rr.ns,ps
proPosSn. Of the bond, the Gray: pon, TeEmn
EsraS e ,Ss 'T p.. a n. f for each mile
I.21sad gauge built SAID bond: ~. n cr @
years na 10 payable the principal ana
per an''u',' - payable in gold. ana IN consiusa. ~
Interest to Liner purchase the railway and property Of
ths t a;-avs Point Terminal Railway Gempsny or 10
saih "a h. rehabilitation lease or otnef WISE.
acluire al ne stock OF said Company and to taks a,s
oft.r action properly come oe'o'e '"
sstns and pertaining to the above =, Saturday,
transfer books will be clossu on
me s 90 ,sos M twelve o'clock noon and VII % r.
U.0ed on Fl day November 3 is a zen eosS
GEO ERBrLprNo SECRETARY,
e, Louis No, August 81 l0'
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Nv E. + HYDE. Second vice-Preside
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na 5uea a SU os Ths
,r forth ~ Sis-st. until o'clock p N ad.s Ia
nis received the following oranch .ihses al
a,cs ri. o'clock p. VIZ: sa4 Sn-aNe.; >.
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U,o VENEZUELA.

,I,U VENEZUELA.
.r. =, the RED -" LINE. under mail con-
ysn me United states Government are appointed
u ass rom Robert pier Brooklyn ,..u -,....
70 sAy f;uayra for Caracas fue'to Naoe'o' Su'Ass"
For Ia "NA' and Maracaibo. Via Curacao.
,.-.c "A -. Thursday. November T. ! p. m
Sc VENEZUELA: saurday. N ovsmSer % % m
So PHlLAppro yii!LTON BLISS & DAILErT.
Genera; Managers No. lbs Fulton st.
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j. II. MORGAN Il GO.
BROWN BROTHERS 4 co.
Barring, MAGOUN & co.

LONDON. November ist. 1891
Having Jointly. made issue Of these bonds In this
market under date Of May 18th. lsss simultaneously
with that made in New York by our respective represen
tatiye. who have signed the above circular strongly
recommend all holders Of the bonds 10 deposit them In the
manner suggested order TO insure energetic defence
o. their interests.
j. n. MORGAN & co.
BROWN. SHlPLEY 4 CO.,
Barring BRO TIERS 4 CO.. Limited.
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financial.
Houston and Texas Central
. First Mortgage Bonds.
NoIiC3 Of Bonds Drawn for PaIn1ani.

The Houston and Texas Central Railroad Com
pany. having In lts possession cash proceeds
from sales OF lands covered by Trust Indenture
between Frederic p. Olcott. the Central Trust
Company OF New York and the Southern Pacific
Company. dated April ]. 1880. which ap-
plicable 70 the purchase Of The Houston and
Texas Central Railroad Company's First Mort
gage bonds secured by such Indenture. to an
amount sufficient at the price limited in said
Trust Indentu-e to purchase ard retire 10 OF
such bonds; and 1t having been found that such
bonds cannot be purchased at or below ITO per
centum OF the par value thereof and accrued
interest thereon. there have been drawn by lot.
under the provisions OF such Trust Indenture.
bonds secured tn .reby bearing the distinguish
ing numbers hereinafter stated. TO be paid for
out OF such proceeds Of such land sales at the
said rate Of llJ per centum Of the par value
thereof and accrued interest thereon.
The distinguishing numbers Of the bonds so
drawn arc follows, viz:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-06-03
Annapolis News.

Ed. Register-F. P. Reese has re-
turned from his visit to Illinois. He
says the greatest evidence of prosper
ity that ne saw while away was forty
five tramps around one camp fire.
The dullest times in memory" is the
way the Oldest inhabitants of that part
OF the State OF Illinois put it. MIR. Il.
thinks he could have counted two
thousand tramps on a As mile run from
Cairo to the home of his father
Joseph and John W. EIdridge were
brought to Annapolis Saturday by
Constable Sisk and deputy Rompell
charged with burglary and larceny.
They are alleged to have entered the
stors room of Andrew Ruble at Vulcan
and carried off some -four, meat, cot
fee, etc
Miss Trauernicht of Irontou was in
town last week visiting friends.
The writer witnessed the killing of
a moccasin by a king snake last Mon
day. When first discovered the moe
casin YES in the embrace of the king
the latter being wound about the body
of the moccasin. Contrary to what
might be expected in such a contest
there was no exhibition of ferOcity on
the part OF either snake. In fact the
entire energies of the moccasin were
expended in an endeavor to escape
while the king coolly frightened its
coils and awaited an opportunity to
catch the moSGasin oy tae heaQ which
1t did and then gradually swallowed
the head of its antagonist, Then after
lying this way for over half an hour it
gradually uncoiled from the body of
its victim when the latter began to
squirm and roll about. It was only
the work of a moment to coil abuot its
victim again which it did and when
last seen it was dragging its apparently
lifeless viCtin cTay,
Miss Mary Hilburn has been ap-
pointed Superintendent of the L. L. L.
of the w. c. T. U. OF the 18th district
of Missouri.
A new boat on the lake is the source
of much pleasure to the young folks of
Annapolis has couple OF snake
eharmers in the person OF Frank DUCK