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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03
AN l1-FOOT PANTHER
How Browning Bagged The Beast
With Three Shots.

In another place Browning tells this
story:
"Not long after we had settled in our
new home there fell a light snow when
| took my rife and, calling a dog which
| had brought with me from Wheeling,
which was of the stock of old Mr. Cald-
wells hunting dogs, l went into the
woods after deer.
Il had not travelled far before found
the tracts of four deer, which had run
off; for they had got wind of me, and
dashed into a great thicket to hide
themselves.
Il took the trail, and into the thicket
| went, where l soon saw the deer run
ming in different directions. l got be
tween them, in hopes that l should see
them trying to come togather again.
q kept my stand perhaps five or six
minutes, when I saw something slip
ping through the bushes, which took to
be one of the deer; but l soon found
that it was coming toward me-
81 kept close look out for it; and
directly, within 10 steps of me, up rose
the head and shoulders of the largest
panther that | ever saw, either before
or since.
o.. He kept behind large log that was
near me, and looked over. But though
| had never seen a wild one before, |
knew the gentleman, and was rather
afraid of him.
Il aimed my rifle at him as we'll as l
could, he looking me full in the face;
and when l fired he made tremendous
spring from me, and ran off through
the brush and briers, with the dogs
after him.
AS soon as recovered a little from
my fright, l loaded again, and started
after them. l followed them as fast as
| could, and soon found them at the
foot of large and very high rock; the
panther, in his hurry, having sprung
down the cleft of rock fifteen or twenty
feet; but the dog, being afraid to ven
ture so great leap, ran round, and the
two had met in a thick laural swamp,
where they were fighting the best way
they could, each trying to get the ad-
vantage of the other.
Il stood On the top of the rock over
them, and nrc at the bas- of the pan
theirs ear, when down he went; and
ran round the rock, with my tomahawk
in hand, believing him to be dead.
But when l got near him, l found
he was up and fighting again, and con-
sequently | had to hurry back for my
gun, load it again, creep slyly up, take
aim at his ear, as before, and give him
another Shot, which laid him dead on
the ground.
My first shot had broken his should
er; the second pierced his ear, passing
downward through his tongue; the last
entered one ear, and came out at the
other, scattering his brains all around.
"He measured II feet 3 inches from
the end of his nose to the tip of his tail.
This was the largest panther | ever
killed, and | suppose | have killed at
least 80 in my time"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03
Meshack Browning MaryZands Greatest Hunter

Mr.. Roosevelt is great hunter and
true sportsman-as great and true a
man of sport as in the days when he
roughed it in the West with no moving
picture machine to preserve his prowess
for posterity. But times have changed
and hunting to him has become as
mathematical and commonplace as talk
ing with Mars is to Professor Lowell.
In view, however, of the reports that
reach America of the former President S
success with his rifle, it is interesting to
compare them with the apprehension
a few of them-of man who in his
day was, perhaps, the worlds greatest
hunter, and who certainly for all time
bears the palm of being Maryland's
hunter de luxe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03

about the nature and habits of the wild
animals of the Alleganies as any other
man, white, red, or black. who ever
hunted in those regions.
Where hunter had slain wild animals
in such quantity it might be supposed
that the chase quickly became common
place to him, and that there was no
large amount of excitement for the hun
ter. The following stories, however,
combat any such conclusions:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03

seized the bear by the ear.
THE bear dashed him on the ground
with one blow and was again biting him
when drew out my knife, and putting
my thumb on the end of the handle, |
held the blade behind, placed my eye on
the spot where knew l could send it to
his heart, and, running past him, gave
him back-handed blow which sank the
whole blade into his body.
''He let the dog go (which they will
always do when knife strikes them)
but as soon as the dog got loose he again
| took the same hold.
The bear threw him and bit him as
before, when again stabbed him; but
in passing him the second time the bear
made grab at me, caught my right leg,
tilted me over a fallen tree. and heels
over head l went, his nails tearing out
my pants piece the size OF his huge
foot
The bear was in the act Of springing
on me when fell; but the two faithful
dogs, seeing my danger, seized HIM by
thehams, and as he could not bear to
have his breeches torn, he turned to
defend himself.
F when got up found the same dog
was down and the bear was again biting
him. repeated my thrusts with the
knife, and thus relieved the dog; and so
continued to give one stab after an
other until had driven 1.-THE knife into
him seven times.
al. these seven cuts We're made in a
space the size Of a large dinner plate,
/ four Of them touching his heart and the
Others cutting his lights.
Although it may appear improbable,
yet it is none the less true that hunter
may steal on a bear and shoot him
through the lungs, when he will die in
three minutes; but if the dogs attack
him he will live and fight for fifteen
minutes, and perhaps longer, :.sthough
wounded in the same manner.
After l had given him the frst-fve
cuts he would let the dogs loose, .and
suppose that he was then not sensible
Of his wounds.
/ Seeing that he was still biting the
/ dog severely and that l could effect
nothing with the knife, ran up sudden
ly, seized him by the wool on his hips
and gave him hard jerk, which, as he
was very weak, threw him fiat ,on the
ground.
He then gave a long groan, which
was so like that of human being that
it made me feel as though | had been
dealing fouly with the bear BEAST, but
there l had to stand and hear hi. heavy
groan5, which no person could have dis
tinguished from those Of a strong man
in the last agonies Of death. "
Thimbes OF Lava.
Thimbies of lava are used by the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03
NOTICE TO
TAXPAYERS!

This is to notify the tax payers Of Garrett
county that the Annual Levy for 1853 has
been made ana published, and to call their
attention to the following abstract Sec
ton -, Chapter 566, y cts of 1890. relating to
the discount to be allowed ana the interest
TO be charged on all tax bills.
AN county taxes shall be due and payable
on the first day OF September next succeed
lng the date of the levy thereof, and on all
county taxes uaid on or before the LIST day Of
september a discount of per cent. win be
allowed. ana after the first day of January
all taxes shall bear interest at the rate OF &
per cent per annum until paid. The We -
urer shall take CnS discount from and Re
interest on the tax bills for count purposes
regularly in the manner aforesaid and shall
note the same upon his books and upOn the
receipt given for taxes so paid. But the dis
count shall not be allowed unless the whole
amount OF state ana county are paid when
same is made.
w. E. HOLLINGER, Treasurer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03
Aim HIah.

In great attempts it is glorious even
to fail.-Longinus
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03

Railroad Bridges of Marble.
Several new railroad bridges In
Mexico are OF white marble of the
best grade
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03

Thimbles OF Lava.
Thimbles of lava are used by the
WOMEN OF Italy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-06-03
Will Last a Lifetime

Of the hard coated dishes used in
preparation of meals allowed minute
but dangerous particles Of foreign
matter to become nixed with the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
The Baptist Meeting.

The meeting at the Baptist church
was well attended last night. Rev.
Nevins preached another strong
sermon on the subject of Excuses. !"
Text from the 14th chapter of Luke,
a portion of the 18th verse, And
they all with one consent began to
make excuse" Pastor Nevins gave
the three excuses offered in this par
able of the great supper, took these
as representative excuses of all those
offered and showed how all the ex-
cuses men offer today for not COM
ing to Christ are just as flimsy as
those offered in this parable.
Mr.. Jolly sang for the last time
in the meeting as he left this morn
ing for Hot Springs, Ark, to assist
Dr. Walton in a meeting at that
place. Mr. Jolly was great help in
the meeting and all regret very much
that he could not remain longer, but
it was necessary for him to take
a much needed rest before entering
the meeting at Hot Springs. A little
reception was rendered Mr. jolly af-
ter the service. Services continue
through the week each morning at
10 O'Clock and 1880 at night, also
prayer meeting at 7 O'Clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Trinity and Brazos Valley.
SOuthbOund.
Rogers Hotel Arrivals.

Mrs X w. Sneed, WORKMAN; A.
NJ. Hall, Dallas; Sam Seltze, Dallas;
w. H. Barclay and wife, Joliet, H.;
f. l.. Kinsoving, Fort Worth; Boyd
Brown, Dallas; w. H. Carson, Dali
las; f. A Ryan, Dallas; B. e. Mat
thews, Ennis; c. A. Walker. Fort
Worth; w c. Levy, Chicago; Chas.
Levy, Chicago; w. NJ. Brown. Kan
sas City; e E. Chapman, Bardwell;
C. +. Chapman, Bardwell; w. A..
Leyhe, Dallas; w. c. Grant and wife,
]. s. Hardy and wife, j. NJ. Bowdin
and wife, Mrs NJ. Kelly, Mrs. VIII
Teachworth, Mrs. G. w. Brannon,
Mr.. Shoeppe, Mrs. ]. d. Maze, j. s.
Million and wife, Mrs. E. l.. Ross,
Mrs. w. b. Gener, Mrs. j. B. Overall,
Mrs. E. B. Creech, ]. B. Overan,
Mrs. Susie Walker, Miss Minnie
Rowe, Ennis; Eugene Holler, New
York; T. z Morrow, Jr., Newark,
n. j.; L. f. Rogers, Dallas; e. A.
Womble, Waco S. w Risien, st.
Louis; A C. Hall. Memphis, Tenn;
S. l.. Dale, Dallas; e. w. Hall. Bal
timore; w. D. Hume, Dallas; j. Nj.
Wright, Fort Worth; Leila M. White,
Chicago; r. A Nicolls, Kansas CITY;
e. w. Bates, Dallas; G. Anthony,
Dallas; f. Karson, Rockford, III;
j. w. Weatherford, Ennis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Validating Drainage Law.

Attorney General Davidson S bill
to correct certain defects contained
in the drainage district law of 1907.
known as senate bill No. SO, as
amended by the house committee,
was called up Thursday by Mr..
Munson and unanimously passed in
the house. The house committee
amendment is a minor one and is
agreeable to the senate committee,
therefore the bill is considered as
the settled legislation on the sub
iect. The law takes effect immediate
~ and validates acts and steps taken
under the old law within limits pres
cribed by validating clause.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Wants Il Good Road.

L. O. Moore says that he is 60
ing to make an effort to get the road
graveled from his house to the foot
of the hill just west of town. This
is a very bad road in muddy weather
and Mr. Moore will give LIBERAL do
nation for the construction of a mo-
del stretch of road. He says ma
terial is close at hand and we hope
he will succeed in getting it under
ay-Midlothian Argus.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Charged with Theft of Saddle.

Bill Fondron, alias Six-Shooter
Bill, was arrested in Fort Worth
Thursday night by Sheriff Forbes on
an alleged charge of theft. the
prisoner is accused of stealing
saddle here about twelve months
ago. A short time ago Sheriff FORBES
received information that the fugl-
tive was in Fort Worth. He went
there on the evening train Thursday
and soon after his arrival there ne
had his man under arrest. Fondron
will probably pay his fine there and
secure his release.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

All announcements under this
head are made subject to the action
of the white mans primary to be
held February 10.
For Mayor
A. LASSWELL.
For Alderman, Ward Il
ED PLUMHOFF.
For Alderman, Ward q
+. B. KENNER.
For Alderman, Ward g.
j. T. SULLIVAN
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Norman to Be Executed.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. l2.-The
Court of Appeals yesterday fixed the
week beginning March %, as the
date for the execution of Mrs. Mary
Farmer at Auburn prison. She was
convicted of the murder of Mrs.
Seth Brennan. near WATERFOWL.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
At the Majestic.

A bin that pleases is on at the
Majestic for the closing of the week.
Duffy not only performs number
of remarkably clever feats on tre
uapeze, but he has a Juggling act
that is right up to now. Some OF his
ticks are new and all are good
ones DeVere & DeVere made hit
with their singing and dancing act
in their first performance. They will
change songs every day during their
enga cement.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Shriners Honor Dixcy.

New York, Feb. 12,-Eight hun
dred brother mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine will assemble at the Garden
Theatre this evening to honor their
distinguished fellow, Henry E. Dix
ey, who is now playing in Mary
James Pa" The actor is a member
OF Aleppo Temple, Boston.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The above is the name of Ger
man chemical which is one of the
many valuable ingredients of Foleys
Kidney Remedy. Hexamethylenete-
tramine is recognized by medical
text books and authorities as d uric
acid solvent and antiseptic for the
urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy
as soon as you notice any irregular
tiles, and avoid serious malady. B.
w. Fearis. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

]. B. Payton has sold the Rogers
Hotel to Henry Lanier of WaXaha-
chic, who took charge the middle OF
the week Mr.. Payton and family
have moved to Cleburne.- Italy
News Herald.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Notice. knights and Ladies'.

The knights and Ladies OF Honor
will meet at the Fraternal hall Fiji
day night, February II, instead OF
Thursday night as formerly announ-
ced.
MRS. c. l.. LeBLONDE,
Protector.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Notice. Nj, w. of A.

All members are urged to be pres
ent Monday night at 1880. Don
fail to be there Refreshments SER
we'd and jolly good time for all.
E. HALES. V. c.
go A. WOOLF, Clerk.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
Pneumonia Follows LaGrippe.

Pneumonia often follows la grippe
but never follows the use of Foley S
Honey and Tar, for la grippe coughs
and deep seated colds. Refuse any
but the genuine in the yellow pack
age B. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12
For Valentine Day

A bunch of violets in one of our
embossed gold flower boxes is nice
enough for any one. Bird Forrest. 10
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

Foley's Orino Laxative cures con-
stipation and liver trouble and max
es the bowels healthy and regular
Orino is superior to pills and tablets
as 1t does not grippe or nauseate. Why
take anything else! B. w. Fsaris. d
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

Regular meeting of Waxahachie
Lodge No. so, /. o. o. F., tonight
Work in first degree.
f. r. BROADHEAD, N &c.
C. r. GIBSON, Secy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

Harding & Chase will close their
weeks engagement at the Lyric to-
morrow night If you haven't seen
them be sure and see them before
they leave They never fail to please.
90
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

Ladies who wish perforated
stamping patterns, waists, skirts,
underwear, etc, call at 308 West
Main street. Mrs, M. B. Shelton. 269
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

D. Bowes OF St. Louis. chief as
sistant to the general passenger
agent OF the Toledo, St. Louis and
Southwestern railroad, and E. J.
Naylor of Dallas, southwestern
agent for the same line, passed
through the city yesterday afternoon
en- route to south Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

Arthur NJ Hall of Dallas, travel
ing passenger agent of the Katy,
spent few hours in the city last
night, coming in at 5:35 and depart
ing for the south on the Flyer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

CALVIN BROS. are prepared to at
tend 10 your wants when thSy are
In the gents furnishing line. Clean
ing, pressing and repairing receive
their careful attention and satisfac-
ton is always guaranteed. Phone
them and see. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

Robert Jolly, who has been con-
Quoting the song service at the Bap-
fist church, left this morning for
Hot Springs to join Evangelist Wal
ton in a revival meeting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

EGGS-Indian Runner Duck Eggs
for Matching. The greatest egg pro-
ducers; have laid all fall and WIN
ter and still laying. 800 for -.
Come and see my ducks and eggs.
You will want them, Samuel Fisher.
go
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

Don't miss the picture at the Ly
ric today. Very good. Collection o
Postage stamps. 26!
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

l am here strictly for the business
and to give you the best up-to-date
photos in your city. Mrs. c. e. jack
son, the leading photographer If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

E. wilkins, the we'll known piano
tuner is here. Orders received a
Hood IL Curlin's dtfw,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

FOR RENT-A fine room house,
with bath, sewerage and city water
at SIS per month. win be vacated
Monday. See j. w. Martin. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-02-12

For ten days | will sell for cash
pure hog lard at - 1-2 cents per
pound. H. n Nycum. 10
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-11-19
A Chinese superstition.

Fengshui is the Chinese superstition
that determines good site or locality,
and If a town on the Yangtze has no
a good fengshui trade will not come to
It, and it will be ruined. A town
named Peishih had it's pagoda in the
wrong place-not far enough down tn
river-and the result was that all traf.
&c which should have come to it was
swept past, Peishih being left out in
the cold. The people pulled down the
pagoda and built another one in the
supposed right spot, as nothing would
convince them that. the depression
could arise from any other cause than
that of bad fengshui.
The city of Wanshein, on the other
hand, has a perfect fengshui, two fine
pagodas, and is very prosperous. But
the fact that Wanshein is situated in
a fertile valley. where wheat, barley
and the poppy flourish abundantly,
while Peishih is barren and miserable,
does not concern the Inhabitants SO
much as the fengshui site. This re.
markable idea in the Chinese mind is
only one of thousands like it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-11-19
Lady PASSENGERS Loo.


It was blowing rather hard, and
there was nasty sea on an hour and
q half before the first breakfast bugle.
An officer Of an ocean liner hurried
along the passage between the state
rooms, and timid voice called to him:
ooh, Mr.. Officer, please stop"
He turned and saw dear old lady
with a wrapper thrown around her
peeping through her half open door.
Eyes, madam" said the officer.
"Ar. Officer, please would you call
this gale?" asked the old lady anx.
iously.
."Oh, no, madam! There's not the
least danger, assure YOU"
"Well, is it half gale?"
mot even half gale, and this is
such an excellent sea boat that you
needn't worry Bit" explained the of.
fcer.
"Well. what would you call it,
please?" said the lady, steadying her.
self as the vessel rolled.
'Just fresh nor'west breeze, mad
am, with cross sea running. But.
really. there's nothing to fear"
THANK you so much. l just wanted
to get it quite right in my diary. you
know."-Ncw York Times.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-11-19
Mastication.

'sThe body is manufactory," said
4 doctor recently. 1T has to manufac-
ture bone and blood and muscle and
brain out Of bread and butter, eggs,
beef and milk, and a wonderful proc
ess It Is. Now, the first part Of the
process takes place in the mouth, and,
as IN most factories, the first is the
most important. II wrong start is
made, everything that follows is put
wrong. II the food isn't well mas
ticated and mixed with the saliva. the
stomach, the liver. and the intestines
are thrown out Of gear; consequent
u most of the more advanced doctors
are paying q great deal Of attention, fto g
the condition Of their patients. teeth ",
They know, 70 garble Shakespeare q
sbsit tint good digestion waits on mas
tication, and health on both - New
< York Tribune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-11-19
How Letters Strike Our Eyes.

Roman letters Of various sizes are
commonly called into request by ocu-
lists in testing vision. Recent expert
ments show great differences in the
ease with which the various letters are
recognized by the same person. T is
especially difficult Of recognition and
Is apt to be mistaken for Y. By sim
liar optical illusion the angle of L IS
rounded off, making the letter resem-
BILE reversed ]. v is the easiest of
all letters to recognize, and o presents
little difficulty. x is more easily rec
ognized than 81, which resembles it
closely, and both N and 2 are easily
recognized. A is easily guessed at
from it's general form, but is difficult
Of positive recognition, including dis
tinct perception Of the horizontal line.
r and F are among the most difficult
Of all letters.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-11-19
Kills Her Foe of 20 Years.

"The most merciless enemy I had for
20 years. declares Mrs. James Duncan
of Haynesville, Me-, twas dyspepsia. !
suffered intensely after eating or drink
ing and could scarcely sleep. After
many remedies failed and several doc
tors gave me up, tried Electric Bitters
which cured me completely. Now can
eat anything. I am 60 years old and am
overjoyed to get my health and strength
back again" For Indigestion, Loss OF
Appetite, Kidney Trouble, Lame Back
Female Complaints, it's unequaled. Only
SOC. at all dealers.