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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-09-23
How Another Sufferer Was Cured.

SDEAR Mrs. PNKHAM:-I praise wonderful remedies
enough they have done good than all the doctors have
eight suffered with
weak could not do housewor also had
would whole and
night My nhbors thought could but thanks
medicine, now feel like a different woman.
II feel very grateful to and will recommend Lydia E. Pink
ALL
spell of weighed
eight pounds that time now weigh hundred and
81 consider Vegetable Compound the finest remedy
Thanking you many benefit received from your medicine
Ireman Yours truly Mrs H. FARMER 2909 Elliott Ave. ST. Louis Mo-"
Remember Mrs. Pinkham's advice is free and all sick
experience and has helped mutitudes OF women.
NEff Prod
L am ed Co, ,Lynn,M Mass.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-09-23
svmnathv from Victims.

That little girl who ran away from
home rather than pound piano all
day. according to the Chicago Daily
News, ought to have no trouble in get
ting sympathy and aid from the neigh
borS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-09-23
One Great ADVANTAGE.

There will be one advantage in the
interurban railway dining car. 1t can
stop at any orchard along the route
for it's fresh fruit.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-09-23

plan shown here.
They are of sand
stone laid in line
and sand mortar.
The walls are 1S
/ n C h e S t h ick.
They are 22%
feet high and IL
feet in diameter,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-09-23

(Signed) Mrs. C. 4. 4umeardner.
A FREE TRIAL-Aadress Foster
Milburn Co., BuhFAle, d. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, 50 cents
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-09-23

Statlsticians assert that more money
Is spent. in this country for eggs than
four
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-09-23
A QUICK RECOVERY.
A Prominent Topeka Rebecca Officer
Writes to Thank Doan's Kidney
Pills for 1t.

Mrs. C. E. Bumgardner, a local officer
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-09-23
QUARTET OF STONE sILos
Built of Sandstone Laid in Lime and
Sand Mortar and Cemented
on the Inside.

1 visited recently a neighbor who
has erected this fall four silos on the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
Gardiner vs.. HaIloweII, Today.

The baseball enthusiasts are LOOKING
forward with ii good deal of pleasure
to the game on Quimby field, this af-
tcrnoon, with Hallowell. After win
ming the protested game Iii talioWeIl
tuesday afternoon. Gardner eiithus-
iasm is at a high pitch and with the
home team playing the "ld-time last
ball good game is assured.
This game will be among the tail
end ones in this city and Il good big
representative crowd OF supporters
ought to turn out this afternoon. A
winning team will be put into the field
for Gardiner and the game VIII begin
at 800 sharp. The lineup Will be York,
catcher; Sparks or Lewis, pitcher;
Munro, first base: Mess' niger, second
base: Joe Scott, short stop: Bryant,
third base; Harrington, right field;
Turner, center field, and Lewis or
Sparks, left field
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
William e. BIodqett,

William e. Blodgett passed away in
the hospital at this Branch, at 5 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, aged IS years. Mr.
Blodgett was born in Topsfield, Mass.
and resided there for many years. Mr.
Blodgett served two enlistments, one
in the LIST Mass. SharpshOoters. the
other in Co. II. 18th Mass. He was ad-
mitted to this Home. oct. Il, 1876, but
was granted his discharge, Oct 10
1888. He was able to take care of him.
self until Aug. IS. 1908, when he was
readmitted here. and remained a men,
Der up to his death.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
DRY AS CAN BE.
Heart Of Europe Affected
by Drought.
Bohemia and Moravia Are
Particularly Affected.
Forest Fires Are Also Of Frequent
Occurrence.

Boston. Sept IA report to the
American Board from Rev J. S. Port
er. its missionary in Sthemmel, Bo-
hemia, states that the whole heart OF
Europe. particularly Bohemia and Mo-
ravia, is suffering from the most Sc
we're drought within the memory OF
anyone living.
Potatoes and many other crops are a
failure. The sugar beet crop is So
light that many sugar factories will.
not be opened, this year Flour has
increased from 80 bellers to 40 hellers
Ter kilogram and milk is Increasing in
pEiCe. Forest fires are Of FREQUENT oc-
currencc and the fields are So dry tina.
the grass is continually being set afire.
The E,lbe is so low that for six weeks
no steamers have been able to move
and in many places one 3car wade
across the river. Much long lost
treasure is being found in the river
bottom. Near Bodenbach in the Elbe
rock has been uncovered which hears
the inscription in German, dating back
to 1900: when You see me. then weep ,,
Mills and factories stand idle and
thousands who usually find employ-
ment on all sorts Of boats on the Elba
are now out of work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
BITS BY WIRE.
A Glance at What is Happenins
Many Places.

In a collision Monday, betps
Southern Pacific passenger trains
LawtOn. seven miles west of Re,
New, a. l.. Hicks, fireman, and an u
Identified man were killed and seys
lassengers We're injured. Both trai
we're double headers with heavy trs
f Pullmans and day coaches. All ia
locomotives We're wrecked as v.
IS the baggage and day COACHES 4
both trains. The accident was the n
suit Of disobedience of orders.
The body of Mrs. Jessie A. Parsri
wife of Frank Parsons Of Dorchss;
Mss was found in her husHf,
printing office, in Boston, Monday. ~
mad committed suicide by inhaz|
illuminating gas. Mrs. Parsons 4
home, Sunday night. to make a
and Mr.. Parsons and her friends 4
Inable to explain her act. She was
Years. Of age.
Thei London Morning Post states u
official Russian dispatches received
London announce that Lieut. Gi|
zassalieh, who commanded the ports
Of the Russians rear guard south Of L
Hun river. has been severely wound
and capt lured with 5000 out Of bis
men.
County, Attorney Roardman, MondEsI
moved I'd dismiss all the bribery o.
corruption indictments, 10 in all, stanal
ing against Former a. A. Ames
Minneapolis, MINI Mr.. Boardma
stated that owing to the removal VI
death Of witness and other reas'n'
it would be impossible to secure co'1
viction. Judge A. NJ. Harrison took ul
county attorneys motion under aa'e'
ment.
The formal sale Of the plant
Eastern Shipbuilding Co..
Groton. Conn. took PLACE, MondN
accordance with the order OF ine ".
States circuit court for the dlstrn
New Jersey in settlement ci ,ne ahc
of the United States Shipeuiio'''s
James SMITH Jr.. special master nAs
the sale. The purchaser was oeol..
Sheldon. chairman Of the reofs"
zation committee.
According to reports recei'su,
Russian general staff now es aao "a
the Japanese forces at from '''''''
500, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
What is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, resulting in
Constipation, Headache or Liver trou-
BILE. DR.. Kings New Life Pills quickly
re-adjusts this. It's gentle, yet thor
ough. Only 25c. at Bowditch & Web
sters. Augusta. and Simpson Drug
Co.'S, Drug Stores.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

At present if the latest advices from
China are to be credited. that country is
the great slave country of the world
OF population of 4OO. 900. 600 there are
slaves to the number of 10000 000 Ev-
cry family of means keeps it's gir
slaves. and mans position is usually
gauged by the number he keeps. AT
any age from three to fifteen girls are
sold. eight being the age at which most
change hands. The girls are supposed
to do housework. it being cheaper to
buy them than to hire. Slaves vary in
price; $40 is about the average, but
much depends on the girls appearance
good-looking girl will fetch so OF
even $40.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
Winthrop at Augusta, Today.

Winthrop will meet Augusta at Au-
gusta, today for the last time. this
year. IN the Trolley League baseball Sc
ries Winthrop's closest and best ball
games have been with the Augusta
Club and probably, today, will be no
exception. II is probable that Irish will
be in the box for Winthrop and the
team will be practically the same as in
the past few games.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
Charles Wolf.

Charles Wolf died in the hospital at
9 o'clock, Monday evening, aged 6S
years. He enlisted in New York, Sept
l. 1861. and was discharged at Nash
vile, oct. s, 1864. Hn was born in Ger
many but after coming to this country
claimed New York as his residence
He was admitted to the Home, Sept 8
1892, and retained his membership up
to the time of his DEATH
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
nd Patten went out Messenger to

and Patten went out Messenger to
Munro.
Ninth-For Gardiner, Scott out Pat
ten to Dufresne, Scott got first on az
error by Wiley and Messenger struck
out. Bryant flied to Patten.
Mcclellan famed, Allen was out on
a grounder to Munro. and Arata
walked. Dufresne got first on an error
by Turner and Arata scored on a
passed ball. Benner went out on a
liner to Bryant. The score:
cADnJNE-p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The yrocerv merchants of this city
have set apart Wednesday, oep'' -, -,
as an excursion day. when they VIII
close their places of business ana q.
joy trip i'm a body to WaterEliie u
attend the fair 1t has been the cus-
tom for several years to have il mer-
chants excursion, and the grocers VIII
take theirs This wear in the above way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
GET NO COIN.
Bandits Hold Up Train in
Iowa Town.
Blow Open the Safe and Take
Its Contents.
Posse With BIoodhounds Now on Trail
Of Robbers.

Dcs Moincs. Ia, Sept. 13.-Five ban
dts IerIetratcG suct essful hold-ur
ii a passenger train on the Chica go
Rock Island & Pacific Railway near
Let's. Ia., early today. The express
men SAY the robbers secured no money,
though the safe was blown open ana
its contents taken. The officers assert
that the safe contained merchandise
of So:ne value but no money.
Three special trains with posses of
railroad and express employees and q
number Of officers We're rushed to tn
scene of the robbery. Horses We're pro
cured at Columbus Junction near which
point the robbers left the railroad anG
mounted men with bloodhOundS ar,
now searching in every direction fol
the robbers. while close watch is
kept on all the railroads that run
through Columbus Junction to pre-
vent escape in this way. The engineer
and fireman of the train furnished a
good description Of three Of the men.
The robbery occurred at a place
known as Whiskey Hollow, about six
miles out of Muscatine and near
Fruitland. Number II was a through
Chicago and Kansas train. The rob
berry was at the end of Il sharp curve
and exactly where a similar hold-ur
was made two years ago by the So
called Chicago car barn bandits
AS the train rounded the curve. the
engineer saw red lantern on the
track and Immediately stopped the
train. Immediately the engine, ex-
by the robbers. apparently five in num-
her. Several shots were fired along the
sides of the train to prevent interfer-
ence by passengers.
The express messenger was compelled
10 open the car door and the safe was
dvnamited and the contents taken, aft
ter which the engine crew was com
PEELED to return to the passenger COACH
es. The engine was then cut off ahi
the robbers ran it quickly through
Let's and to within two miles of Co
lImhus Junction, where it was left
standing.
The manner in which the bandits
handled the engine. their knowledge
of the fact that Let's was closed sta
tion at night and the selection of a
point nca- Columbus Junction as the
place at which to abandon the engine.
convince the officers that some of the
robbers are experienced railroad men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Ralph Putnam broke his arm few
days ago by falling down the school
house stairway. Several weeks ago he
sustained a fracture of the same arm
by falling from n tree. The arm had
only been out of the sling for a few
days when he broke it for the second
time. 1t is fractured in two places be-
tween the wrist and elbow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The Adelphi club has organized a
football team under the management
of l.. T. Mcnamara. There is a pros
pect of some good football games, this
fall, if the team holds together. There
is plenty of material here for a strong
team and considerable interest is being
manifested in the organization of the
eleven.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. r. W. Plant Miss F. X. Wayne.
Mrs. Z. F. Johnson. Mrs W. G. Ellis Of
this city, and Mrs. Benjamin Baker. Mrs.
William Foy and Mrs Eugene Fossett of
Pi~ston, left. Tuesday, to attend the
Quarterly meeting of the Woman's Aux
iiiary of the Episcopal church at New
castle,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

H. n. Harvey, formerly manager of
the Harvey shoddy mill in this city
and now engaged in that business in
Oakland was business visitor in this
city. Tuesday,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The stock of logs below the pulp mill
of the III. & w. Co. is fast assuming
enormous proportions. One big pile has
already been made and another has been
started
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

BOBBY Messenger of Bates, came
| home, Tuesday, to be with the Gardi-
ner team In the ball game at Halo
well. and helped the nome team win
by score of 6 to l.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The Assignee's sale Of the H. A.
Fuller Grocery stock is good time for
people economically disposed to save
money. by laying in fall and winter
stock. Read prices in ad on Gardin ar
page
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

large number from the city went
to Windsor, Tuesday. to attend the
opening day of the fair and it is prob
able that good many more will go,
today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. Fred Drake and daughter. Dor
othy. returned. Tuesday. to their home
in Madison. after a visit with Mrs. H.
NJ. Foster, School street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. F. II. Woodbury. Mrs. w. w. Kcl-
ley and Mrs. Chas. a. knights are pass
ing the week as guests of Miss Daisy
Waterhouse at Lake Cobbosscccontce.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. Charles F. Roberts Of East
Hahsheld. Mass. who has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. L. n. Dunton
flne street. Randolph, left on the boat
1or her home. Monday afternoon. She
was accompanied by her sister, Miss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
JIALI.OWELL

Two-basc hits-Scott. Bryant Bassa o,
on baseS-IInlIowelI, 4; Gardiner. $
Struck out-Bv French. 3: by Miller: s. hl
Sparks s. Time. 1.45- Tmpires, Phelar
and pugsIev. Scorer Canham.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. Jennie Lord and Miss Lottie
Dorman left for Boston, Tuesday, after
a visit with Mrs. F. S. Smith, Pine
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. Ernest w. Morrell and daughter.
Miss Florence. left. Tuesday. for Comp
ton, Can. where Miss Florence will at
tend school.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Boston left. Tuesday.
for their home in Springfield. ILL.,, after
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E..
Boston in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Work will commence in the corn fac
tory, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The funeral OF the late Miss Edna
'osgrove will be held at o'clock, this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. {. A. Cutting Of Dover, N. r.
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Uriah Nor.
risOn, Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Miss Susie Carey daughter Of H. II.
Carey of East Pittston, left. Tuesday.
for Gorham. where she will enter the
Normal school
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
REMEMBER PLACE,
H. A. FULLER, Water st., GARDINER, Ne.
GEO. W. HEsELTON

At the meeting Of Hermon Lodge, F.
and A. NJ. Tuesday evening, the Entered
Apprentice degree was conferred
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

George Burgess and Miss Nora Bur
CESS have returned from Haverhll,
where they have been for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. Frederick Danforth, daughters
Margaret and Elinor. and son Richard
returned on the Gardiner. Tuesday. from
an outing at Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Oliver left,
Tuesday, for d combined pleasure and
business visit in Pennsylvania
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Miss Marion Littlefield left. Tuesday
for visit in Boston, preparatory to en-.
tering a medical college in Philadelphia
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

f.. N. Ames returned, Tuesday, to his
home in Franklin Falls, n. H.. after a
visit with his brother, w. S. Ames in
Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The ostrich has been developed as a
tr"tter' and can pull a racing sulky
along at so swift a gait that it leaves
no room for horse to sneer at it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Cults returned
Tuesday, from an outing at the Is
lands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Frank Smith. G. H. S., '05, is teach
ing school at Fayette.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Vincent Dunning of Randolph, left
tuesday, to enter the academy at
Nents Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mrs. c. E. Ellis of Saco. is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Cross on the
Brunswick road.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
WINTHROP.

Fred Thomas is visiting friends in Mt.
Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs l.. f.. Alley are passing
TIE week with relatives in Wayne.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Michael Johnson Of the Boston police
department. is the guest Of l.. H. Clary
in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

J. S. Maxcy and son Richard left
Tuesday, for a stay at Rangeley lakes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Miss Alice E. Payne returned. Tues.
oay' trom visit with friends in Low.
ell and Melrose, Mass. " A-'"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The rampant tropical vegetation of
Martinique is invading the ruins of the
deserted city of ST Pierre
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The Modern Woodmen will give dance
in the A. o. U. w. hall. Thursday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

The Ladies' Aid of the CniverSalist
church will meet, this afternoon. with
Mrs. Tandberg.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
NATIONAL HOME.

George p. Clark, who has been pass
ing the summer at Bar HarbOr, has re-
turned to camp.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

nor. returned on the Gardiner, Tuesday,
from a stay at Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Dwight NJ. Wise left, Tuesday, on 9
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. McCausland. Mrs
freo Z. MeCausland and daughter, Eli
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

Belle NJ. Dunton. who goes to Boston L
finish her course in dressmaklils'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14

LowEa THAN wHoIzsHs
N
ghoyM
homeless
kbsnpu moke eham % &c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-14
Daily kenneber Journal
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call, 3-12.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-08-11

It is tradition here that Henry Clay
obtained one Of the finest corner lots in
Washington at the roulette table, hav-
ing staked for it droye Of Andalusian
jackasses then on their way to Ken
lucky. Eclipse broke the record in a
mighty run here in 1922, half million
dollars changed hands and one Con-
gresham won 600 slaves from another.
The winner was a Pennsylvania, so |
suppose he scaled it down and took the
cash. Pendleton's was gorgeous tenn.
pie erected to the haphazard muse Ed
ward Pendleton came of stately Nir.
ginia family and was brother Of for
eign minister. Mrs. Pendleton was a
cultured and refined lady and her hus.
bands eccentric profession did not oven
menace her high position in society.
She escorted Cabinet ladies to her
box at the opera while her husband was
entertaining their husbands at the thea
tire of chance. After Ed Pendleton
came chaos and black night for gamblers
The green table put on mourning and
retired forever from Washington.
- WaSdinqton Correspondence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-08-11
Notice To Taxpayers.

The Tax Books are now rcudy, and Tie
County Treasurer would call the attention
If the taxpayers for 1904 to Section As Arti
Gle 81, Revised Code of Mary land, All per
sons who shall Pay their State taxes on or
before the
FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER
Of the year for which they were levied, shall
he entitled 10 Gi>count Of
) PER CENrUM
on the amount of said taxes; all who shall
nay the same on or before the first day Of
Octoncr, of said year, Shall be cutiltd to a
deduction of
4PER CENTUM,
and all who shall pay for the same on or be-
fore the first day Of November Of said year
shall be- entitled to d. duction Of
PER CENTUM.
Taxes on the incnmc of mortgages become
lac s premhcr /, 1904 for said year.
All Il osr who ARE in arrears for the years
1909 .nl 1903 are requested to make imme
date payment, as further delay will add ad-
ditouul cost to such dcllrqucnts,
CUAS. C. BtSER.
July % st County Treasurer
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-08-11
COMMUNICATED
Baseball.

On Saturday last, the Thurmont Baseball
team crossed bats with the Monterey Coun
try Club and defeated the latter by score
of 5,o7. Some fine playing was done on
both sides but the feature If the game was
pitching of Rowe for Thurmont, he having
struck out is men. The lineup was as io!-
lows:
Thulmout; Freeze, CT, Rowe p, BIrely e,
10y III, Davis SIS, Rouzcr BIB, Matthias =
Kcnua IF, Wilhidc If
Monterey; French p Warning II, Nelson CT,
Norwood %, Warning C, Cervok If, Thomas
III, Goodwin CT, Cutler SIS.
The second game OF this series will be
played n, Monterey on Saturday Of this week
an | quite a number of Thurnont people are
expected to accompany the club to Monter.
ey. Fare for the round tip will be 40 cents
In the deciding game of the Woodsboro--
Thurmont series, tue local team was defeat
cd by score OF IS to 1; the only run being
scared for Thurmont by some clever work
by Bircly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-08-11
Considerably more than one personal

Considerably more than one personal
encounter on an average has taken
pace on the floor between Congress-
men during every session. In 1898 the
first occurred, greatly Disgusting Wash
ington on his Mt. Vernon farm. Roger
Gciswold of Com icut had quarrel
with Matthew Lyon Of Vermont. Ly.
on abused the Connecticut members
for their position on a bill. saying, Il
have a mind to come back there and
teach you good manners" "lf you
come, Lyon" cried Griswolj, don't for.
get to bring your wooden sword allu
ding to the rumor that the Vermonter
was drummed out Of the army during
the Revolution. Lyon crossed the
room and spat in Griswold's face. A
motion to expel him was defeated and
the speech made in his own defense was
80 obscene that the newspapers OF even
that free and easy day could not indl-
cate its purport. After the vote Girls
void jcrked Lyon out of his seat and
beat him on the floor Of the House.
- Washington Correspondence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-08-11

When Jackson came to Washington
he had wounded two men in duels and
killed one, and had received four wounds
in street fracases. 1t is said that "Old
Hickory" had been in a dozen duels
and hundred personal fights when he
entered the White House. While he was
President he was shot at on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and had his nose pulled
on the Potomac. lie was a strenuous
man and his example was followd when
Humphrey Marshall shot Henry clay,
when Senator Bagley assaulted Presi-
dent Tyler, and when Clay and Gener-
al Scott had scrimmage in Boulanger's
restaurant go discredjtable to both that
that it's details have never been IN print.
- WASHINGTON Correspondence.