Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 12, Number 26, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 24 December 1881 — Page 6

6

THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Tbe Novelist.

SILVER TONGUE

-OK-

The Witch df the Backwoods

BY COL. LAWRENCE LESLIE,

4

Authored "FireTrail,""Witch of the Wave, "Hsawd," "Tiger Hunters," etc., etc..

I- $ CHAPTER IV. ,KA\*0LPM.*AEEI''*C^OTHINU Simon Kenton was not tho man to be caught napping at any time. Tbe movement* of the flatboat bad seemed sin. lar to him from the first minnte tl sighted it, and .whon he pooked his bead above tbe bulwark of the craft, and saw it in jpossession of tbe Indians to all appearances, the true state of affair# flashed -through bis briUrt.

The white man at one of the sweeps must either be a traitor, or else he had been captured very easily by tbe Indians tor he was working as if bis heart was in his labor. ..

Tho bright moonltobt shone upon the flatboat,AIUI revealed almost every foot of its surface. k.

There fcfe^nly Jthree Ip«Jia^s i? •igbt. Two of these were now face to face with our friends. Hearing the sli noise which followed their clambering upon Ihe boat, and probably thinking if, might be some of their comrades, these two worthies bad climbed up to ascer tain the truth.

They were even more surprised than our friends, never suspecting such a meeting, and for a quarter of a minute the mortal foes remained thus, facing each other.

Then the Indians, recovering their senses, dropped back into tbe boat. It was a fall of about seven feot, but they wero agile, and suffered no harm.

Kenton had already made up his mind as to his course of action. The in mates of tbe boat wero evidently asleep in tho cabin at the end of tho craft, and which was really a continuation of the heavy breastworks upon which he aud Harrod were mounted. This was to pro tect the workers at the sweeps from any hostile bullets that might be llred from either shore.

Hhould thev desert the flatboat now the doom of" those on board would be sealed, as before an hour had passed by tho vessel would have been grounded at Crow's Point, and a swarm of savage red men on board.

This was not Simon Kenton's manner of doing business. He was a bold man, ready to peril his lifo for the good of bis fellow-pionoers.

Without an instant's hesitation then, he droppod over the top of tho oarricade. Below him were the two Indians, and upon the back of one of these ho alighted, as the fellow was just picking himself up after his fail.

The result was that both of them were •thrown over. Kenton foil against tho second Indian, and catching hold of tbe fellow, saved himself Trom going down. A pair or arms wero thrown around him, but the redsRin was too much surprised as yet to exert his full strength, and Kenton, by a muscular movement, freed himself.

To whirl his gun around with the niuzzlo boaring upou the Shawnee brave was but the work of a moment, and as tho fellow started to draw a weapon from his belt the rifle was discharged.

At such Jose quarter* the shot could not fail to be instantaneously disastrous, and the fellow sank to the boat'tf fleck a quivering mass of llesh.

Tom Harrod went about his proceedings in quite a different manner. From hi* position upou the top of the wall he raised his rifle and took a quic* aim at the third redskin, who, seeing his danger, attempted to dodge to one side but there was one looking through the hind flight of the rifle who seldom missod his aim, and with the report he staggered against the barricade with a bullet ill a vital spot. nutr

Having so far accomplished his duty, the young hunter threw himself down after the manner of Kenton's leap, just as the rllle of the latter sealed the doom of the foouian with whom he had come in contact.

Seeing his comrade throw himself npon the remaining Shawnee, Kenton dropped his rifle and sped toward the man at the sweep with great bounds.

This fellow seemed hesitating whether to remain where he was or to attempt ttight. There was a probability that more of the backwoodsmen were on the outside, and ho determined to remain where he was and play the innocent.

When Kenton came rushing at him the face of the ranger was exposed for ihe tl ret time to the gaze of tho man. lie uttered a sharp cry, and attempted to spring out of the way, but the other was npon him like an avalanche, and down npon the deck they relied like a couple of tigers.

The inmates of the cabin now came rushing out, at least the men folks, armed with their rifles. It was a thrilling picture that met their gate. With »the bright moon shining above, there was no difficulty about seeing how affairs stood.

Harrod and his dtiskv antagonist were about equally matched, but when tbe redskin saw assistance coming for bis foe he struggled to get loose. Knowing what would be the inevitable result, the young hunter was not loth to let go.

The Shawnee hastily clambered up the bulwarks, but no sooner had he reached tbe top than a shot rang out, and with ^death-dry he f«U over Into the Ohio.

Kenton and his opponent were speediMd apart. Tbey stood glaring defiance at

"What does this mean? You ceem to have aided us, my friend, bat will you explain your murderous assault on onr guide?"

The man who thus addressed himself to Kenton was an elderly person known

SB

Colonel Vance. He bad charge of tbe flatboat, and to him all looked for orders. "Tbar aint mneh to tell. I was sen* out from tbe fort to look for ye, and warn y» that the reds were on fibs warpath •gain. This friend I picked up on tbe -way. Harrod*s his name, Kenton my own. We came out to the flatboat sad found it in the possession of tbe Sbaw-

Tbey were poshing toward Crow's f\tint with tho assistance of this coyote. Tbe rest ye know." "We are indebted to you for onr lives, then. Believe «ne we shall ever be grat^ tnl, the more so because there arelnnoeent ones in the eabin yonder who could do nothing to save themselves. Bnt sorely yon are doing Hones* Ham, onr guide, a wrong. Probably be was made to work at tbe sweep under penalty of death." "Perhaps ye are right I sak felspar don. Shake hands, Honcat Ham."

A* Kenton spoke b# stepped forward

No

This

There is no time to be lost. Below us is Urow's Point, where the Indians are waitingto receive us. Man the sweeps, and pull ont in to .the river! Quick, men, all is lost

Kenton himsolf lent a hand, and the flat-beat edged away from the shore under tho vigorous, efforts set forth. row's Point was now in sight, for they had rounded a bend. It was a close shave, for in ten minutes more it would have been too late. A drenched figure clung to stern of the flat-boat, alternately cursing and chuckling to himself.-

It was Simon Girty the renegade. CHAPTER V. CROW'S roiirr. There was indeed no time to be lost, for Crow's Point was now in sight. The moon shone very brightly, bat. as^ is always the case at a distance, objects bocame blurred, and when the eye attempted to see several hundred yards, a milky mist rose up like a barrier to the sight.

Still they could see the point that jutted out flke a sand-bar, and the dense vegetation back of it. Among these trees and bushes there were doubtless scores of red tigers, watching and waiting for their arrival.

As tbe boat was two-thirds of the way out toward the middle of the river, most of those on board felt sure they were safe, but Kenton and his young comrade were not so sanguine.

They knew the current of the river, how swiftly it ran in tbe direction of the point aftes rounding the bend which they had just passed. Besides they had vague fears that this was not the worst, for they knew how shrewd the red men were, and felt positive that they would not leave it all to chance and the workin of their friend on boards

Down the stream they swept toward the sand-bar. The sweeps were used eontlnuonsly, and, no doubt, aided them reatly in keeping clear 61 the* point, nt tbey were run nlngdangerously dose

Sometimes tbe sand formed far out from the point under the water. Then again half of the bar itself would- be swept away and the channel left cloar. There could be no telling, ascbanges were always taking place at Crow's Point, just as they are to-day, and the safest, plan was to hug the opposite shore.

If this sand ran out from the point now thev were lost. Kenton knew this, though "he said nothing about it, and anxiously awaited the crisis.

They were now at the critical pl**. and still uot a sign of an enemy. The 'most ignorant of savage customs were tk» most hopeful, as tbey thought all was safe now. Still every man of tipem held his breath ma tbey reached tbe ecene of danger.

All seamed to go well. fav The point was even with tfMtt iiffw !t was just back of the stern, and one Jf the men nad even given vent to Ida feelings in a pent-up yell, when there was a grating sound heard, and their further program was suddenly stayed. iwy bad struck on tbe sand-bar.

No sooner tad the flat-boat strode tbe bar tlmn Kenton cried ont: Brery man get hi* rifle ready, for tbe red dogs will be on as. These!™

Kven as tbe foremost ran series of savage yells broke out seemed to maketbe welkin ring. Doaky forms toped into view from tip: stow* above the bar, and cstne shooting toward the seemingly doomed fiat-boat.

Itwasanlnteneely interesting timefor those on board. Kenton had given strict orders that none of tbem sheuld fire until he gave tbe word, and the little band of eight men stood at their loop* boles waiting.

tkrrb haute

and extended his arm. A smile came upon the face of the guide, as if he was pleased with the way in which matters were working.

sooner had he taken

the hand held out by Kenton than the hunter pounced npon him with the ferocity of a hawk. ..

Throwing his slouched hat upon the deck, Kenton seized bold of the black beard, which he seemed determined to pullontby the roots.

It did come .off in bis hands, having been dexterously fastened to the face of the man, which was now almost destitute of hair.

The features thus revealed were as ugly as sin, and the look of mingled anger, cunning, and chagrin that came npon the face, rendered it still more nnprepossess-

What does this mean?" ejaculated tbe Colonel, bis eyes staring the amazement he felt at such-strange disclosures. "Thisis what it means. That man Is in league with the red varmints. Hei has a contract with

the

Kenton, with flashingtyes^ as he tnn^dj upon the other. ,, "Impossible,Mr. Kenton. Troreinffet be some mistake. That man is certainly our guide, Honest Ham, of Marietta," expostulated the Colonel. "To you he may go as such. I can see the snake under his disguise. He has dyed bis redbairand idWred hisjlooks some.bpt bis -eyes betrayed hi mi The man to whom yon b&'e Intrusted your man to whdm lives is no otberlhitt tbe notorious renegade, Siijion Girty!"

announcement came like atbun-

der-clap upon the ears of those who heard tbe words. The name of Girty was kno\yn, feared and detested along the whole border. He had once teen a soldier, but for some offense had been severely whipped, and from that day a more iinplacablo foe to the white men was never known along the Ohio river.

He bad never been known to do a good deed, and a multitude of the terrible crimes perpetrated in the "dark and bloody ground" could be traced directly to bis door.

Had the disclosure revealed a fierce forest panther in their midst, the men could not have exhibited more surprise. They started back with exclamations of horror, and for the time being the renegade was left froe.

Girty saw that the situation was desperate, and he was quick to seiz? upon the opportunity afforded him to escape. He turned, and knocking down the old colonel, who hold the false hair hand, sprang towards the if he knew that his only chance

ranks

Sbawnees to deliver

this boat into their hands at Crow'aPotn

rapily

and he meant to carfarfc dot, too,? sjld thelndians, for the» buUets

in his

bulwarks as lay in

that quarter. With the agility of an ape the renegade sprang up the side of the boat. Kenton snatched a gun from the uian nearest him, and threw it to his shoulder. By this time Girty bad reached tho top, and was but one step from safety.

The hammer fell, but the weapon refused to go off, either the flint being lost, or the powder having fallen out of tbe pan. It seemed as if the Evil One protected his own.

Before any of them could do aught to remedy the matter, Girty, with a shrill yell of defiance, had sprung from the bulwarks and plunged into the waters of the Ohio.

Kenton seized upon another rifle and hastened to gain a position where he could command a view of the river, but contrary to his expectations, the head 01 the renegade did not appear above the surface. What had become of him no one could say bnt thev were close to the land, and it was possible that by a long dive he had gained the grass that hung down front the bank at this point like a curtain.

Saturday

Cries from the cabin told that the two children of tbe colonel were alarmed, but a sweet, girlish voice was beard soothing than. Harrold caught the tone above the uproar, and stared visibly. Then a smile came upon his face. "What a fool I am to think such a thing, and yet how like it sounded. I shall tight tbe harder, because there is one on board who has reminded me even for a second's time of grace," he muttered to himself.

Kenton's rifle at this instant rang out and sounded the death knell of a ing brave.

This was tbe signal they were waiting for, and the roar of fire-arms immediately drowned the veils of the Indians. The volley created no little consternation In the

of the enemy, but the canoes

were now fearfully close, and the atten tion of the whites was turned to them. As their rifle? wero empty, half of them began to use the pistols belon to all, while tbe remainder loade*

as was possible. This system of

eactics soon created quite a panic among

coming among

=ed

to be

tthem

in inexhaustible

quantities. Those in the canoes who were not mortally injured, at once leaped overboard and made for the shore with all possible speed.

As no more immediate danger was to be apprehended from them, the attention of the whites was now turned upon those who were cautiously advancing along the bar, having partfplly recovered from their panic.

When tbe deadly bullets once more commenced to hurtle among them, the redskins turned and madefor the bushes as if a legion of fiends was in full pursuit Tlieir system of tactics was to light from behind trees, aud although durin the border wart thev occasionally show a boldness that was remarkable, as a general thing thev were unable to withstand fire. Besides this, their number was few on the present occasion, as the reinforcements expected had not as yet put in an appearance.

So far the fight was in favor of the whites, but the end was not yet. The redskins had retreated to the forest, but from that point thein rifles covered the flatboat, aud anv attempt to push it off would have to be done at the Imminent risk of being shot down.

At this moment, when they were flushed with tbe little victory, a shrill scream came from the caWh at the end of tbe boat, and realizing that something was wrong, the Colonel and several of the men rushed thither.

They found the door barred inside, and as the screams of the children still continued, there was nothing left but to burst it in. Not until Kenton threw his weight against it did the door give way aud tbe excited men find an en trance.

Another micute, and the Colonel came hastily out of the cabin "That fiend Simon Girty climbed in through the window and has carried Grace MoHon off in some mysterious way!" he cried. •'Grace Morton! Ob, Heaven!"

It was Harrod who uttered these words, and he instantly dashed into the cabin, followed by Kenton and the Colonel.

There was quite a large opening at tho end. Girty had climbed up through this, and quickly barring the door, had seized upon the young girl whom he had long eyed with envious glances. In the horror of the moment, poor Grace h«dfainted, and this made it more ea^yTor the scoundrel to carry out this designs.

When tbe doubly-alarmed Harrod reached the window, it was a terrible sight that met his eyes. Girty hadf drawn one of the canoes—deserted so sudden!# by the Shawnees when the fire trqm the boat became so deadly—under tli£ bow. and secured it there until he (SamSfroed into it again Vith his senseless ^ptif|j

Knowing that if he exposed his forfc tho rifles of the infuriated whites wonla soon end his existence, the shrewd rene gade hastened to place his captive between the boat and his own vile person.

This, then, was what Harrod saw as, rifle in hand, he reached the window. The boat was still in sight, but there was no chance to shoot the renegade withont luring thftyoung girl.

Fancy Harrod's feelings. Four months previous ho and Grace had parted in a little lover's quarrel, and each bad been almost dying to see the other ever since, although Harrod would hardly acknowledge it to himself. Indeed, 'Harrod was on the point of starting up to Wheeling when he met Kenton on the bank of the river, and Grace had strong hopes of seeing her truant lover and effecting a reconciliation, when she assumed charge of her uncle two children aud started on the flatboat for Fort Washington.

Even as tbe young man gaged after the retreating boat that held all that was so dear to him in the world, It was gradually swallowed up in the cloudlike white mist that ail ways accompanies the deceptive moonlight. "Heaven help her!'' groaned the young man "It is my punishment for saying my love for her had been transferred to this strange Silver Tongae."

He would have leaped through the window and into the water but for the detaining hand of. Kenton, who knew that sucn ah act would be worse than rashness, as a dozen guns from the shore would speedily end the pursuit, abflTBtorrod's lire with it. "Easy, Tom, easy. I've known your whole family, and tbar warn't a single

gal

ton, soothingly. "But I must follow on the track of that hound. It would kill me to stay here and do hothing while he is carrying her off. Simon Kenton, if you are a friend of mine, wou will make np away so that I may follow her." "So I will, comrade. I can inuuHhe how ye feel. If saving a thousand fives depended on it, ye could not collect your thoughts to make up a plan. Ye must gather her senses if ye would follow that man for I tell ye, 'Torn, he's the wust pUen sarpint on tbe border. Ooanehere with, me now 111 have ye arter him less than five minutes."

There was an inflection in Kenton's toffee that spoke of confidence, and Harrod's spirits rose wonderfully. He knew thai his comrade bad determined to stick by tbe flatboat to tbe end and such would have been his own course btit for strange and unexpected occurrence.

There was a small door in that side of tbe barricade furthest from tbe shore, and tibia Kenton opened. A lam log came floating down ^fte river at this opportune time, and striking tbe flatboat, went thumping along its outer edge. IfefaL Kenton brought to prase. A kpmin formed slipped down Into tbe water beside the log, and tben tbe rifle banded down, with its accouterments, was (feenred in niche.

After this b*d bee* done UM log qp its way, ps—ert tbe bow of the flatboat, and sailed out into tbe moonMt spftce beyond. From tbe window Kenton watched tbe log starting on its voyage, with bis hunter friend crouching behind it, and be hoped for the best.

Peril lay before tbe young man, bat Harrod bad more than an ordinary ob-

ject to draw him forward, nor was be the one to shrink from danger.

CHAPTER VI.

THB BLOCK-HOUSE SIEGE.

The Indiana As these startling words went from lip to lip among the late revelers at the corn husking, faces turned pale and bands trembled, for there arose before their mental vision all the horrors that such an announcement brought in its train.

The man who had bounded into their midst was the only one who fully retained his senses. He was an athletic hunter, clad in buckskin, and possessed a countenance on which both Intelligence and cunning were marked. "Silence all!" he commanded, in a voice that, stilled every tongue. "Listen to me and obey, or there will not be a man, woman or child left alive! The Indians are on the war-path. They have attacked the place but this is only a small band, in advanceof tbe main body which will be here inside of two hours. My men will keep these in check until the rest arrive. Take things coolly and save what you can, for there is no danger after we are in the block house, as help is coming from below. Let every one start for the block-house, and carry all you can from here. Once the women are safe within tbe walls, the men can sally out and save much before the real attack comes." i-

Every, word was spoken with an emphasis that carried weight with it, and tbe terrible look of fear that came upon most of their faces soon died away.

A scene of confusion followed. The house and barn were stripped of everything, and then the company, lately such a merry one, took up their silent march for the block-house, which fortunately was-closo at hand.

Jack Winthrop kept close to Hetty, who carried a sack containing much of the tempting viands to which the guests bad failed to do justice. At such a time even tho women and children worked with heart and soul, and in a short time the block-house became a store-house, and looked like a bee-hive.

When all of Mr. Lee's property had been safely housed, the indefatigable workers started out again—tbe women to rifle the cluster of cabins around the block-house, and which belonged to the earliest settlers, who believed in guarding their homes, the men to those further oft'.

In this hour of terror and distress all exhibited a bravery that was remarkable. Those whose houses had been built half a mile or so away from the block-house now had reason to mourn their rashness, as they dared not go to them to save anything.

They worked lor others, knowing thatwhen the ordeal was over, these friends would do the utmost in their power to assist them.

During this time the sounds qf rifleshots had come from the direction of the burning cabins, telling that Bill Buckskin's little band of rangers was keeping' the advance of thfe red marauders busy.

At length the old bell at the blockhouse commenced to clang wildly. The ranger chief had come bounding up, declaring that the main body of Indians was now close at hand, and that all the whites must be immediately recalled, or it would be too late.

Wlieh the workers heard the shar sound of tlie alarm bell they understoo meaning and hurried back to the

Uj^k-liouse. No one was allowed to leavetafter this, but all were welcomed with 4§jgen arms.

Th#ejmtain of the rangers stood by old Mr. Leelti the moonlight, watching the fugitives as they poured past. "Tb$Rk Heaveb that you came in titfte! "iV your warning, ten would have ost whoto oie is now. Our people never tliank you enough, Bill," said heold ttiafc earnestly. "I only did my duty. Whatever praise there is falls to another, for I. myself

was deceived by the hypocricy of, red varmints. It is to the witch 6t backwoods the thanks of all wh6 saved from the tomahawk are due." "Silver Tongue!" exclaimed the'old man "is it possible? Who is this mar-j velous girl I hive nover ieen her, but for years the name has been sounded with every outbreak."

I am as ignorant as you, though I have often seen her. The Indians believe her to be a spirit of tbe forest. She lives alone, but where, no one can say. never heard a human-voice with the music that is in hers. It makes you think bf a tlcar, mountain cascade, with tbe water laughing as it pours over the rocks. But see! here are my brave boys. The enemy must be close at hand. Heaven help any wretch who has not the shelter of theso stout walls."

As Bill Buckskin spoke, tbe five men who had kept back the Indians so valiantly during tbe time in which the settlers were removing their effects, came into sight, and were making for the block-bouse, where they knew tbey would find their leader.

It was not the intention of thete men to be cooped np in tbe building with the others, for they knew thev could do much more execution outside so, after seeing everything safe, Bill Buckskin and his five'bravs fellows hurried away in an opposite direction from whence they had come, hoping to be of some assistance in staging those who wereji%r fortunate enough not to gain the shelter of the block-house on their way t6 tbe fort.

The siege could not be of lengthy duration, for with tibe increase of settlers in the Ohio valley the power of Simon Girty and his savage red allies bad commenced to wane, and this outbreak wa* sure to be speedily and terribly punished.

It was not long after tbe ranger* bad gone that the Shawnees made their appearance.

Having found the cabins of tbe village empty, tbe redskins knew that their expected surprise bad turned out a failure, and that their enemies anticipated the attack.

Had it not been for tbe warning of tbe forest witch, Silver Tongue, they would have surprised the settlers at tbe corh husking, and tbe worst that could be imagined would probably have followed for, although tbe men bad their weapons with tbem, a barn would have been a poor place to withstand an Indian attack, and if fire should be communicated, it would pvfeve a holocaust iti ihe poor wietcbes inside.

Finding themselves foiled, so far as surprising tbe settlers wsa ooncsrned, tbe Indians vented much of their fury upon tbe neighboring cabins.

A chin struck the hearts of tbe beleaguered whites as tbey saw cabin aftsr cabin burst into flames but it micfat have been a thousand times worse. That came to comfort tbem In their time of trouble. Cabins could be readily not tip again, bnt Ills could never be »iven to tboee who fell beneath tbe led war-hatchet.

Comforting as this reflection may have be«i/It was not a veiy pleasant thing for these hardy men of toil to see tbe booMS tbey had grown to love so well sad tbe fruits of a whole Summer's work going up in a Mate, and there was uttered many an oath of vengeance and re-

K* ramwirMpti

evdnikq mail

taliatlon that would be kept to the letter when the tables were turned and it was their time to attack tbe Indian towns.

Nor was tbe action of the Indians without its risk. When they began to burn the dwellings close to the Dlock-house, the light afforded the whites a much better sight than the pale moon, and soon above the roaring and crackling of the flames, and the yeDs of fiendish gratification, the clear notes of deadly Western rifles ra$g out.

The death of those who fell appeared to bring tbe redskins to their senses, and their attention was how diverted from the empty cabins And directed toward toward the block-honse.

Missiles of all kinds were showered upon it. Burning brands, thrown from behind the nearest cabins, alighted upon the roof, as did dozens of arrows, the points of which were tipped with blazing ratrs soaked in oil or whisky.

In spite of all this the block-house refused persistently to catch fire. It was| almost flat, and during tho interval before the attack had been covered with green sods, so that the blazing brands and arrows did no harm.

Besides most of the building had been formed of green timber, it would not burn very readily.

There- was a palisade inclosing the north and west sides of the block-house, with quite a space between. Here most of the men gathered watching through loop-holes for a chance to empty their rifles. In the large house the women and children were gathered, and old Mr. Lee was superintending the stowing away of many things.

Feeling a hand laid on his ami, he turned to find the belle of the settlement standing beside him, her eyes full of trouble. "Have you seen John, Mr. Lee? cannot find him," she said anxiously. "Bless mv soul, the boy must nave been barreel out. There, don't worry, Hetty he is too sensible a boy to get into trouble. Doubtless he is with Bill Buckskin and his rangers. You will see him again before long. Dry your eyes, Hetty, and show them all what a brave border lassie you are."

The young girl did as she was told, although her heart was heavy. In spite of old Mr. Lee's prognostications concerning his shrewdness, Jack Winthrop did get himself into serious trouble, as the reader will see.

[TO BE CONT1NUKD.]

SKILI.

IN THE

WORKSHOP. TO do

good worit tne mechanic must have good health. If long hours of confinement in close rooms have enfeebled his hand or dimmed his sight, let him at once, and before some organic trouble appears, take plenty of Hop Bitters. His system will be rejuvenated, his nerves strengthened, his sight become clear, and the whole constitution be built, up to a higher working condition.

WAST1NU DINE tSES,

Such as Consumption,- Uronchitls, Asthma, General Debility, Krain Exhaustion, Chronic Constipationt Chronic

Diarrhsa,Dysp*iifjs, or

LOSS OF NERVOIIN. POWKB, Are positively cured by Fellow's Compound Sytup of Hypophosphltes.

As phosphorus enters so largely iato the animal economy, it becomes par excellence the best vehicle with whicM'to associate the idieuts of healthy Blood.

other vitalizing ingredients of healthy Blood Nerve and Muscle. In Fellow's Syrup oi Hypttpbosphltes are combined all the sub tanwT found necessary to insure robust iCattfa, and whereas it was Invented with a taw to supply every deficiency, it certainly preformed some wonderful cures.

benefit

In Fellow's Byrup of

SnncheKter, K. H* June 18,1880. tines I. Fallows. I wjjph to acknowledge tbe great jave received from the-use of "FelifntindByrup of Hypofrhosphltes*" I have, been an Invalid for nearly two yean, with a bronchial affection that had become chronic. In the Fail of 18781 had a physician eighty days in succession, besides, the counsel of several others. They gave me but little encouragement, some of them none. Last July I was advised to give your remedy a trial. I did so and in less than one week there was a marked improvement for the better. I have continued its use from that time until the present, improving all tbe time, and I can truthfully say I am more than a hundred per cent, better than when I commenced its use. 1 liave increased in weight aboutffourteen pounds, and my cough, which was Tearful, hi

iff]

i»ii whu

dinftPPOAfBOa I b€'

lieve had It not been for your Syrup, should ere this had been beyond the cares of life. Very truly yours, ALBERT STORY.

Do not be deceived by remedies bearinga similar name no other preparation is a substitute for this under any circumstrnces.

FOR SALE BY ALL DRUOQI8T.

GERM DESTROYER DARBVS

[HIPIMTIC FLUID I

ttxmmxiqci •CABLET FEVEB

gjPittingoffinall Pox Prevented.

CURED.

Ulcers purified and healed. ftysentrjr eared. Wo and* healed rapidly. Removes all

xxxxxxxxxxxx Contagion destroyed. Sick Room purified and made pleasant. Fevered nn* Ntek

UBpleaant odors. Tetter dried up. It fa perfectly harasl+ss. For »ore Ttaroat it is sure cure.

Persons relieved and refreshed by bathing with ProPtiylactlc Fluid add ed to the water. Cntnrrluelleved and cored, Erysipelas cured. Barns relieved In: stantly. •ens* prevented. In Fnet MM* the iMstaflsetaaft ssl

xmxxxxmz DIPTMEBIA PRETEXTED

XXXXXXXX

J. H. ZEILIN & CO.,

Manufacturing Chemists. Sole Proprietor*.

Ctwilrj Hen »od

ings and Sprains, Burns and Scalds, General Bodily Pains, Tooth, Ear and Headache, Frosted

Feet and Ears, and all other Pains and Aches. No Preparation on ctrth eqa*l« ST. JACOBS

—w

THEGREJUl

aj Jim

RHEUMATISM,:,

Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, Backache, Soreness of (he Chesf, 6out, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Swell-

Office, 117 South Third street, «?coiid door north of Fouts, Hunter A Co' LIvery Stable. W. H. FISK, AgejQt.:

£1AROLINA

TULU TO S10!

-FOK-

Pulmoitary Dlaeaaew and «en» eral Debility^ ill

jtllltl cure for Dyspepsia in all its also for Coughs, Colds, Bronchtts, Asthma... nnd all diseases of the Throat and Lun^s and the only remedy that is beneficial in Malarial climate. This is a preparation of Balsam of Tnln, Koek Candy,

Magnesia

and other medicines benefloial in ubove

m.

Oil.

as a safe, sure, simple and cheap External Bemedjr. A trial entails but tho compaiattvaly trifling outlay of 50 Cents, and

eyery

ono

lufler-

ing with pain can haTo cheap and positive proof of Its claims. Directions in Eleven Languages. BOLD BY ALL DBUG0I8TB AND DEALERS

IN MEDICINE $

A. VOGELER & CO.,

THE

Jialtimore, Jfd., V. S. JU

IMPROVED

UNITED STATES SCALES, Wagon, Railroad, Track and others. 1 will guaruutee them the best scales made, and lurulsli them nt prices that defy competition. Be sure and inquire into the merits of this scale before purchasing elsewhere. For circulars and full particulars, nddrfcss

S. J. AUSTIN, Patentee,^-^ Terre Haute, Ind.

Scales of all kinds tested atiu retxiire promptly. Bliop, corner 4th and Ouilck st»

N

OTICE,

THE

Eldredge Sewiiiir Machine Office'3 Has been changed to Fisk's Stone Pump ttuiWling, No. 117 South Third street, between Ohio an)»*°

Walnut, west t.Ule. ,,,,

It is Warranted. It Is the most complete, desirable machine1ever offered to the public.

Being the lstest, it has the advantage of having very desirable and new improvements. ?,

Don't buy until you .see it. Harry Metseker, Into soMcHor for the White, wll! be glad to see hit* old cuHtoiners. 'f

diseases, the basis being being a purer Rio® ,,

and Rye Whiskies. This Rice Whiskey is* commonly known as Arrack in the Sooth, and as Samshoo in China. It has been used tor many years by the Ohinsse, and also by negro laborers in the southern rle« fields as the only antidote to Malaria and Rice Bever.

This Tonic is clanwd by Commissioners of Internal Revenue

as

The IU?nt Coash *rrwp li PIso's Cars tor Oonsamptlon. IJ sets quick u4 It tastes good.

Dene sinall,-bottle tnrse.l I Therefore the cheapest as well I the bast. Sold ererywhere. 'i5r.

M1

PATENTS

We continue to set as Solicitors for Patents,

1

five years experience. Patents obtained through us are noticed in the Scientific American. This large and splendid Illustrated weekly paper, 9SM a, year^hows the Progress of Science,Is very inlnterestlngJUid has an enormous circulation, wf} Address MUNN

A

f, RIPPET0E A MILLER'S! "White Front," 647 and 649 Main St

Wken fn wiU alwajr* Had the be«t

IRAIS% CORRREN, TEA*, TABLE SVPFUE

And AllStaple aadFancy Groceries

At the Lawe* Pflew.

THE HIGHEST CASH PBICE FAID F0E PlUWed

$

4

medicinal subject only

to the stamp tax, which does not subject tho vender to license as liquor dealciv We guarantee a positive case in every case Harmless and very pleasant to take. TIY it.

For sale by nil drngglstfc slid grocers at #1.00 per quart liottle. Tho trade supplied at liberal discount by

1

If. Kill MA Wholesale Gnx-er*. and

lil'I.K A BKKUY, Wholesale Druggists. TKRRK HAUTE, IND. HKNRY BI8CHOFF dc CO.

f*f'

New York nnd Charleston S. C. Sole Manufacturers and Proprietors. P. O. Box 3676. Depot, W Walt St., N7YF

ill

be*

81*00 per bottle.

CO., Fatent Solicitors,.

Publishers of Scientific Americas, 97 Park Row New York. Hand booksabout Patents mf*** eentfree. t, ft A week. *12 a day at home easily made.

Costly Outfit free. Address True A Co., Augusta, Maine.

My

Cfeutrjr—A* jmm CMie i*in #B the street nt frm tfce ieptt, tell the Miteetor im stop at

Iromth®