Pioneer And Democrat

A Wild Man In Waldoboro'.--The following communication relative to the discovery of a wild man in Waldoboro' was handed to the editor of the Thomaston Journal by Mr. J. W. McHenri. The Journal says there are several persons who can vouch for the truth of the statement which it contains:

Mr. Editor:--On the morning of Jan. 2d, while engaged in chopping wood a short distance from my house in Waldoboro', I was startled by the most terrific scream that ever greeted my ears; it seemed to proceed from the woods near by. I immediately commenced searching round for the cause of this unearthly noise, but after a half hour's fruitless search, I resumed my labors, but had scarcely struck a blow with my axe when the sharp shriek burst out upon the air: Looking up quickly, I discovered an object about ten rods from me, standing between two trees, which had the appearance of a miniature human being. I advanced towards it, but the little creature fled as I neared it. I gave chase, and after a short run succeeded in catching it.

The little fellow turned a most imploring look upon me, and uttered a sharp shrill shriek, resembling the whistle of an engine. I took him to my house and tried to induce him to eat some meat. but failed in the attempt, I then offered him some water, of which he drank a small quantity. I next gave him some dried beach nuts, which he cracked and ate readily. He is of the male species, about eighteen inches in height, and his limbs are in perfect proportion. With the exception of his face, hands, and feet, he is covered with hair of a jet black hue. Whoever may wish to see this strange specimen of human nature, can gratify their curiosity by calling at my house in the eastern part of Waldoboro', near the Trowbridge tavern. I give these facts to the public, to see if there is any one who can account for this wonderful phenomenon.

J. W. McHENRY.