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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08
NATIONS ANIMAL EMBLEMS.
Every Country Has It's Totem on
Either Flag or Coat Of Arms
Eagle the FRyOritc.
Every nation has its totem or em-

Every nation has its totem or EN-
blem
America has the eagle, which is
totem of which neither philosopher
nor peasant need be ashamed, His
wing IS thought; his eye a fash OF
light; his glance, an arrow shot INTO
the darkness; his breast, defiance ot
wind and battle-rack; his spirit SUI
premacy over chaotic elements, and HE
scream is the cry Of liberty and the
shout OF progress.
The eagle was also the standard OF
imperial Rome after the time OF Mari
us; before that, the wolf, the horse
and the bear were the emblems.
France, in her Bonaparte days, had
blue standard, bearing a golden
eagle and powdered with golden bees.
The Persians bore an eagle fixed to
the end of a lance, and the leopard also
had a place as an emblem.
The Indians carried poles fiedged
with feathers from the wings OF
eagles
The soldier who slew Cyrus, the
brother of Artaxerxes, was allowed
the honor of carrying golden cock
at the head of the army, it being the
custom of the Carians to bear that
bird as crest en- their helmets.
Lions were rampant on the standard
of Edward III.
The Dacaus carried q standard rep
resenting a coutorted serpent.
Mexico has a serpent, which was also
the emblem of the tribe of Dan.
Siam, an elephant.
Russia, a bear
Nineveh had two bulls. and Athens
! the bird of wisdom, an owl.
Great Britain, the lion and that le-
gendary beast, the unicorn. OF other
tabled monsters the Corinthians hon
ored a pegasus and the Thebans n
sphinx, in memory of Oedipus.
The dragon was one of the stand
ards borne by William the Conqueror.
The dragon is also sacred to the
Chinese, and had place on the stand
ard of the Parthians.
In 1871 Henry II. gave orders for a
dragon to be made in fashion of a
standard "of red. silk sparkling wit,
gold, the tongue of which should re.
semble burning fire and appear to be
moving, and the eyes of sapphires. "
The dragon was the device on the ban
ners of all the old British kings. The
leader was called the pendragon,
Tennyson says that Arthur's helmet
had for a crest a golden eagle.
| Apropos to the important part ami
mails play in the real or legendary his
tory of the world, eleven are admitted
into paradise, according to the Mos
LENS creed.
The dog Katmir, of the seven sleep
| ers of Ephesus.
Balaam's ass which reproved the
disobedient prophet.
Solomon's ant, which reproyes the
: sluggard.
Jonah's whale.
Moses OK.
The ram of israel caught by ths
horns ard offered in sacrifice instead
of Isaac
The ass on which the queen OF ShebS
rode when she visited Solomon.
The camel of Saleb.
] The cuckoo of Bell<is and the animal
called Al Borak, which conveyed Ma
homet to Heaven.-Boston Herald.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08
CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XII
It was nearly nine o'clock at night
when they got back to the Bayou
house The return had been a slow
and difficult one, but the rescue Was
accomplished. The girl was tenderly
cared for, and the next morning Hen
bricks said: "Our lnowl edge now, l
hope, of what is going on in the world
is not entirely cut off"
Fenning confessed that he did not
understand
81 will show you, replied Hendricks,
"but first we must hear from above"
1t was the same hour at which Mrs.
Hendricks and Calcot had ridden
away the day before when word came
from the doctor.
Miss Endicott has disappeared, he
| said. There has been a search made
for her and the men report that an
armed force must have been in the
woods last night, as they have discov.
cred the fresh marks of horses hoofs.
Two of the marshal's men have been
| sent south on the search, but believe
/ that is blind
What does Mrs. Hendricks say
4 about it?''
"Shc has not expressed an opinion to
me, If the girl has been abducted, she
will disclose everything"
Are you sure of thpt?'
Positively, She is q clairvoyant. I
believe Calicot has got her safely in
/ charge of experts. She is the only per
son who can describe your hidden oper-
alton without being with you.
Then we should not have permitted
/ her to escape"
Certainly not. I wouldn't give a
farthing for any OF your schemes If she
Is in their hands. She says her father
was murdered by the captain and she
can describe the captain in the act
Don't IL occur 20 You from what is GO
ing on that there must be treachery
somcwhcrcg"
"It looks like il. To circumvent Il
you must come down Immediately
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08
THE CURTAIN.


BEFORE
"A thrlu OF Fapturous applause,
bFomV5ery row ascending;
Aile'A cor gives gracious pause,
20 those before low bending.
hdmlred OF all the ladies rare.
What compliments they utterl
iHoW many hearts amid the fair
are now set in flutterP
Inc play goes on, the curtain falls
Upon the act OF splendor;
Each heart emotional recalls
l6s incidents so tender.
Oh sweet the glamour OF the scene,
NFlsh nothing coarse to break iti
imagination rules serene,
Ana fancy's what we make It.
II BEHIND
THE leading lady, lust deceased.
Has got AT q laughter;
The leading man, from toll released,
A sandwich has sent after.
The pasteooard rocks are put aside,
inc lovely sylphs are yawning:
Tho dancing girls n plain clothes hido,
40 beau6 aroung them fawning.
1the tuSny mon are scowling now,
Ana he VINO gold dust scattered
GIp9n the scene with happy brow
LOOKS doleful now and shattered.
ana SO II is throughout the days
OF this our life uncertain;
To view It truly, you must gaze
On both siees OF the curtain.
Mark Meredith, in NJ Y. Clipper
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tCoPYR1GHr. 1894 !
CHAPTER xL-coNrrNunD.

CHAPTER XII L-CONTINUED
Ben did not know the country any
better than did Hendricks They took
to the woods and went north, Hen
bricks and Fenning riding on either
side of the captain, and Ben following
at some distance behind.
Itwas some time before they reached
an open country, and, rough as it was,
they galloped away and soon left Ben
far out of sight.
You are going to the Laran house"
said Fenning, who had recovered his
spirits.
Eyes" replied Hendricks. ''IIave
y0u divined the rest?"
mo"
wait, hardly know myself"
It. was ten o'clock when the party
having toiled slowly up long accliv-
ity, came out upon wooded brow of
the hill looking eastward 1t was a
magnificent stretch of country and it
was radiant with the morning light.
Hendricks dismounted and looked
through his glass.
'If you follow the top of that stone
ledge, to the second green line of hills
and look between those two rounded
lnolls, Just under that white cloud
that hangs down like a teat you will
see the Laran chimney" And Hem
Gricks handed the glass to Fenning.
Eyes, | can see it" said Fenning.
"How far is it?"
Approximately four miles and half,
We can get within pistol shot of the
house from this direction. | know
every turn in the way. Well wait here
for Ben, get bite and a drink, take
the extra horse and leave him here to
wait for u.s."
1t was eleven o'clock before Ben
came up and the captain was the most
inpatient of the party, but Hendricks
beguiled the time in telling Fenning
some of his earlier experiences in the
place and Jennings remark as the mar
rative ended was: "Well, ! wouldn't
doubt that woman either. But you
never can tell what woman will do
At half-past eleven, Hendricks and
Fenning, with the captain between
them, set off in the direction of The
Laran house, Hendricks leading th6
extra horse.
This part of the way was by al
odds the most difficult of any. Al
they descended into the valley thel
had to skirt a prineval morass, it
pools inhabited by millions OF water
fowl. But Hendricks knowledge o
the country enabled him to pick hi
way through the labyrinth and abou
two o'clock, he said, as he reached al
almost impenetrable covert and dis
meunted; "Do you know where yol
are?'
Fenning looked about him and shool
his head
But the captain recognized the place
Damning his eyes, he remarked tina
he and Endicott had been there hun
dred times
$50 has Miss Endicott," said Her
bricks. "and now that you are here
hope she will come again"
Hendricks fastened his horse an
beekoned to Fenning, who steppe
aside out of sight of the captain.
A few PAGES away and covered wit
brambles there was smooth crown q
roelx. Hendricks parted the brush, 90
down on his knees and searched
moment with his hand. He then too
a small stick and dug the dead leave
ont Of a depression in the rock and pr
his ear to the spot
"Just listen there a moment h
aid TO Fenning as he got up.
"Wbat is itg" asked Fenning VII
h.5 mt his ear down to the hole.
cts the dynamo running unae
meath. It's directly under our feet.
bored that hole nearly two years aa
20 see bow thick the crust was In q
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pinmona. In steeI nm.

Microscopic diamonds have been
found in worn steel rails Of the North
eastern Railway company, in England,
that were being experimental upon to
find out how much strength the steel
had lost.-Boston Globe.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08

Clerk-I can't live on forty dollars
per month.
Employer never insisted on your
living. .-Hgl1o
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08

First spaniard-Yes, ] walked up to
the Cuban and cut of his legs.
Second spaniard-Why not his heud7
Because that was already off,
Up-To-Date,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08

Angelina-Heaveusi what an escaped
Ny heart went down into my boots.
Edwin-That must have been a tight
squeeze. .-Harner's Bayar
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08

dricls, imperatively, and he took her
hand
She obeyed him passively Quick,
now," he said to Fenning, 1--WE must
get away"
What would you do?" asked Fen
ming.
81 would conceal our retreat" an
swered Hendricks, in a hoarse whisper
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08
A penItentiarv Dnily

The inmates Of Joliet (lll.) peniten-
tiary have the war news, iu condensed
form. printed IN the prison every after
noon Rt two o'clock,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-09-08
nonrdcr Tai-ls what's Len.

Garri,y-Oi hear you've taken a
boorder
Harriiy-We had TO, begob. There
was nothiu' in the house 70 ate.-lndi-
annapolis Journal
The Press., 1898-11-03
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
-99 cents pays for dozen full figure
cabinet photographs at Cardinals studio
Taft's block, until November 10TH Strict.
ly first-class work.
A. w. Walker will make very low
prices on q few ladies' capes and Jackets
for Saturday of this week.
Trade with E L. Burr and get Fash
ion Book free for one year.
Ladies' Flannel Waists trimmed with
braid at E. j.. Burr's.
House Dresses and Wrappers. Fol-
style, make and fullness they are the best
at E. L. Burr's.
Blankets and Quilts at popular prices
at A. L. Towards.
"A. w. Walker offers this week Boys
heavy heece-lined shirts and drawers,
sizes from "a to "a, at % cts. each.
Walking Hats In the newest shades
and styles at 75e., 81 and $3.50 at Miss
Russell's.
Look at those Capes, Coats and
Skirts for ladies and children at E. l..
Burr's.
Walking Hats in the newest shades
and styles at 75c., 81 and $3.50 at Miss
Russell's. 3
New fall shades in Kid Gloves, also
ChildIen's School Caps, at Miss Russell's.
New fall shades in Kid Gloves, also
Children's School Caps, at Miss Russell's.
"A bargain In Ice Woods balls for
Zoe, at Miss Russells. 1913
Artistic photographs from $3.50 per
dozen upwards. Those handsome carbon
cites from 30 per dozen up. Martins,
Johnson's block.
Have you seen those DIR. Denton
sleeping garments for children from six
months to ten yeas old? For sale at A.
w. Walkers.
MILLINERY.-A fine line of Trimmed
Hats at very low prices. Now is your
chance to get a nice hat cheap. x. F.
HOrrigan.
The Press., 1898-11-03

John Houlihan of Tolland was up be-
fore Judge Bill Saturday morning charged.
with drunkenness and being a common
drunkard. He was given sixty days In
jail and thirty days for drunkenness.
John Tracy, aged 81, son of Michael
Tracy, was accidentally shot Saturday at,
ternoon by William Dunlap. Both young
men went hunting about noon on Jobs
hill, between Ellington and Somersville.
Dunlap was walking ahead of Tracy, and
while turning his head to look for the dog,
he slipped on stone and partly fell down.
The gun was discharged and Tracy re-
ceived nearly the entire charge in the
thigh, he being but few feet distant.
The wound bled profusely and Tracy was
hurredly taken to the residence of DIR.
Davis at Ellington, and later brought to
his home, where he was attended by Drs.
Davis, O'Loughlin and Walsh. The doc
tors took about forty shot from the
wound, many of them being taken from
the back of the thigh It was fortunate
thing for Tracy that the shot did moi
strike little higher, as they would have
hit him In the bowels and would have
probably proved fatal. He is resting
comfortably and will soon recover,
The Press., 1898-11-03
Storm Garments.

Here you will find a remarkable
showing in Mackintoshes and Craven
cites; a variety of materials and styles,
at prices to suit every purse.
The Cravenettes range in price from
$3.50 up.
The Mackintoshes start at So. rs.
We want to speak in particular 81 a
Macintosh with a silk-lined cape at
81 so f; worth $12.5O.
The Press., 1898-11-03

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is
agreeably aromatic. tbs received through
the nostrlls, cleanses and heals the whole
surface over which 1t diffuses itself. To
test it, a trial size for 10 cents or the
large, for so cents, is mailed by Ely
Brothers. 56 Warren street, New York
Druggists keep it. A remedy for Nasal
Catarrh which is drying or exciting to
the diseased membrane should not be
used. Cream Balm is recognized as a
specific
The Press., 1898-11-03

Stylish Jackets.

Our resource for the constant re-
newal of stock is among the foremost
manufacturers and designers, and they
haven't Stacked their producing yet.
If you are Jacket-hunting you will
save time by coming here first. Nine
times in ten you will save money also.
Jackets for So and Jackets for $50,
and Jackets all the way between !;
most of them shown only here.
The Press., 1898-11-03
ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake Correspondence,

tCrysCaI Lake correspondence
Next Sunday at 8 p. M, will occur the
reopening of the Methodist Episcopal
church. The services will be in charge
of the pastor, and Rev. Walter ]. Yates
of Rockville will preach. In the evening
there will be party from Stafford Springs
present.
The Press., 1898-11-03
ASHFORD.

The democratic caucus will be held
Friday afternoon.
At the republican caucus held Tuesday
day afternoon Theodore Lyon and John
E. Murphy were nominated for repre-
sentatives.
The Press., 1898-11-03
Staple and
Fancy Groceries

For the occasion. The prices we are
making on Fancy Groceries are much
lower than in former years. We quote
Fancy Groceries s.
! Id. best Candied Citron, Is
Id. best Orange Peel, .. is
Id. best Lemon Peel, is
Id. best 3-Crown Raisins 0S
! 10. best "-CroWn Raisins, .O6A
lb. package Seeded Raisins 10
| To- package Clear Currants, 10
h. Turkish Dates, OK
| / Id. Corn Starch, .O8
packages Prater Cooper's Gelatine, rs
package Prepared Pumpkin, 10
Is lbs. GTanulated Sugar, I'm
20 lbs N. o. Sugar, LOO
gal. best Porto Rico Molasses, DE-
gal Pure Sugar Syrup, 30
| bbl best Haxall Flour made, bOo
Dbl. best st. Louis Flour made, 4b0
package Quaker oats, 10
8 lbs. Quaker OATS Oh
We have lot of good pork barrels for
sale at 80 cents each.
The Chicago Grocery.
The Press., 1898-11-03
Infants Corner.

Everything complete for the wee
little folks. Here's a list of few
things-perhaps ii will suggest some
thing that you need -
Nightgowns for Boys and Girls.
Outing Flannel Skirts, 25 CENTS
Jersey Leggins, sizes 2 to 4.
Hand-knit Leggings for Infants.
Knit Underwear for Infants.
Children's Uunderwaists.
DR.. Dentons Night Drawers.
White and Colored Mittens
All sorts of Infants Wells.
Silk and Wool Bonnets.
Angora Knit Bonnets.
Children's Coats, all kinds.
Baby Shoes and Stockings.
White Aprons, all sizes.
storm Garments
At Special Prices.
D, H. BRIGHAM & co..,
SPRINGFIELD.
The Press., 1898-11-03
AS November

Ushers in our Great National Holiday,
thanksgiving" and In one short month
comes the Worlds Great Jubilee, "Christ-
mas" so we have taken old time by the
forelock, and can now meet all demands.
We have got in large line of
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-04
THE WEATHER.

Boston. Aug. 3.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for Thursday-Threatening
weather with showers, probably thunder
storms; winds shifting west and north
west.
washington, Aug. 3.-Forecast for
New England-Thunders showers
Thursday afternoon. cooler in the inter
ior, Southerly winds becoming North
westerly.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-04
Agreed BY Both Parties That Nothing Be Given Out
Regarding Matters Discussed.

The other cannon, bearing similar
inscription, was cast a few years before.
Both are on 'fimsy wheels and probably
have not been fired for years. Search
the ground over, you will find several
more muzzle leaders of by-gone age,
unmounted. and this is Ell Morro's COM
plete armament today.
Through the bare chambers are scat
tered some signs of the recent presence OF
the Spanish soldiery. The steps that
lead from bastion to turret are crumbling
and worn and the doors to strange apart
ments hang open.
The southeast bastion that for merly
upheld the Spanish flag was knocked into
dust by the shot that carried down the
banner. There are signs of shots that
have pecked at the solid walls, shell
carried away the drawbridge and broke
through the main entrance. but otherwise
Ell Moro bea rs no noticeable evidence of
bombardment.
| A few hund red yards to the east is the
Eastern battery. Between it and the
castle stood the lighthouse that mark ed
the harbor entrance, now shattered and
twisted by the fire from the American
ships. The Eastern battery is of ear th.
Here are two small field pieces made in
SeviIla in 1870. Here also are tive bronze
muzzle leaders bearing dates of their
casting 1868, 171s. 1779. 1888 and 1853.
These, however, are mounted on modern
iron carriages and they have been used.
| One of these bronze cannon Of the last
century was dismounted by shot fro m
the fleet, but the gun appears to be un
injured. This is the only visible dam
age DONE y
| At this battery there are also two NOR
tars, evidently of modern make, and the
fact that similar gun is lying un'
mounted at the foot of the road which
leads up to the Notifications, shows that
the arms had been recently landed.
| Along the road from the dock, IN the
sheltered cove behind the old fortress,
up to the castle entrance are broken ana
half filled boxes of rife ammunition ana
cartridges with brass coated bullets, 60
| ing to show that these proJeotiies, whlch
ipflict a poisoned wound were used Ly
the Spaniards.
The Socapa battery is on the westel n
side of the mouth of the harbor. Here
are the two modern 16-c entlmetre
rifles which were among the most active
in replying to the American fire. Here
also. are three 32-centimetre moItars,
similar to those at the eastern battery.
| The carriages of the eastern most 16-oen-
t1meter rifle was struck and very slight
Iy damaged. Here the hill shows some
signs of fire. Shells have plougheu VI
the earth and cleared out trees and the
ground is covered with bits of she'll that
have torn through the underbrush.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-04

i 18Th the prize whi,h proved to be the
schooner Nito-little more than smack
and with no cargo
Her captain was an American and
with him were his Cuban wife and seven
children, yowing loyalty to the Cuban
Nito was their only means of livlihood.
Commander Glover of the Bancroft
promised to return her at the proper
time. Meanwhile he sent Nevis in with
her to anchor near the wreck OF the Span
ish transatlantic liner San Domingo, sunk
by the Eagle a few weeks ago. Then the
Bancroft and Eagle cruised off to Mangle
Point, where they happened to be put in
communication with the insurgent camp.
Two hours later they returned. For o
time nothing could be seen of the Iaunoh
or the prize. Suddenly Commander
Glover, who was scanning the waters
with his glass, shouted to Captain Suth-
erland of the Eagle: "By heavens, they
have re-captured my prize"
The little schooner lay near the
wrecked steamer, but the Spanish flag
was flying from her mast and instead of
only Nevis and his companion, she was
apparently filled with men.
Meanwhile the gunboat Maple had
drawn up and commander Clover ordered
| into the work of rescue. With guns ready
she steamed toward the schooner, but the
expected. Nevis and his companion sat
at one end of the boat attempting to
navigate her out of the harbor. Each had
his rifle across his knees and was keep
ing wary eye on party Of half dozen
covering Spaniards huddled in the
other end of the boat. The Maple asked
for information and offered Nevis tow,
but he replied with a joke and declined
the preferred assistance Then it devsl-
oped that in going into anchor he had OBJ
served two other small Spanish boats
| near the wreck of the SantO Domingo
and had resolved to capture them, too.
He kn,w it was hazardous work, but
"blutf carried him through. He took
the Spanish colors of the schooner, ran
{ lem up and boldly sailed in. There
were six men on the other boats and they
watched the approach Of their supposed
compatriots with calmness that speedily
changed to CONSERVATION, when Nevis
and the otner ".Jackie" suddenly whipped
| their rifles to their shoulders and demand
| ed nm immediate surrender.
The scared Spanish seamen lost no time
| in complying and had the unique expert
ence of surrending to their own flag.
Then, ,scorning all aid, Nevis took them
out to his ship and in the most matter
of-fact manner reported MS adventure TO
his astonished commander. The capture
was no mean one, for these six men gave
| Important information to the american
ship. They were residents of the little
town Of Cortes, provinces of Pinar del
Rio, situated about two miles from the
Santo Domingo wreck, on what is called
| Pirates Lagoon, because in ancient days
it was favorite resort of the brethren
of Capt. Kidd.
The town has population of 1000 and
the only reason for its existence is that it
serves as a depot for the Vuelta Abaio
tobacco district and contains number
of large tobacco warehouses;.
The Bancroft and Eagle would have
taken the town which is defended only by
a hundred soldiers, but they could not
non -combatant men, women and chill
dren.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-04

be beneficial for them to make the trip,
for otherwise there is danger of the
morale of the troops being destroyed
through their craving TO get away from
the big concentration camps and at least
see the shores of Cnba or Porto Rico.
Profiting by it's last experience, General
Wade's expedition.is going to be the most
complete of any that have left our shores
and the soldiers will be protected in their
health and comfort to the utmost degree
Secretary Alger has himself conducted
an inquiry into the conditions that led
up to the fearful experiences of the
wounded soldiers who returned to the
United States on the Concho and he has
taken the necessary steps to prevent a
repetition of the bad management exhib-
tied in that case. Thus there may be
some delay in getting the troops away
with General Wade, IN view of the de-
termination to have every thing ship
shape before the men are on board, and
as the transportation department was
taken somewhat by surprise by the sud-
denly announced decision of the Secretary
of War to start this expedition some days
must elapse before the necessary trans
ports can be gathered at the ports Of
transportation.
Skaters daily health report failed to
show any improvement in the health Of
the fifth army corps,s that it is matter
for congratulation that the war depart
ment was able to announce that it had
ordered five cavalry regiments of that
corps to be embarked at once for the new
camp at Montauk Point, L. 1.