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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

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the house tina: can produce 80 much p.o6t4bie
pleasure as Piano. a Library and Piano ara
symbols Of high civilization. Theas two
spread thu n9bler banquet, where the soul IS
fed without fear CT gluttony or Dissipation
As books bring into cur daily circle as familiar
companions the nohlest spirits that ever VIZ ught
upon Garth, and permit Us 10 raar our children
under the influence OF the notleSt natures, 80
The P!ano, with simple incantatioas bring Us mp
from their sleep, the brotherboo5 OF sorg- and
persuade9 them to dwell among US.
Of tha enormous vsris:y of Pianos rnanu-
factured, ii must be admitted mons have oon-
tributed so much to the happiness Of our
homes. as those celebrated instru nents, used
by the thonsaud- in every quarter Of the
globe, ami manulaoturea b. tbs world re-
nowned hoasa of Messrs. WM. KSArE & Co..
Baltimore. These Pianos have been before
the rdllic for more thaa 40 years, with a
st,ajy increase Of popularity, Until To-day
they are pronounced by tha greatest artistd.
amateurs, anc the universal judgmsnt OF the
pubic at large to be the sEcT aud mast KGLI-
ABLE FiruoS MADE in the wo.id.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

,sRSERyEp OUT-Is the name Of an inter-
esting story on our first page.
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RgThe 2lst is put down as the short
est cay IN the year.
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Notice.

WHEREAS, on the Oh day Of. November,
w l369,Nau Hauey, my wife, eit my
bed and board without cause therefor, ali per-
sons are notified not to trus. her on my 40
court, as will pay no debts contracted by
her -nov30w3. EIAN HANEY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

@-The following will puzzle more
than one: "Write the figures twelve
thousand twelve hundred and twelve"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

j SPLENDID prize for the ladies. The aues.,
most pleasing and costly PABL0R ENGRA-
WING ever published in America presented as
premium 10 each subscriber.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

PoETRY-Read the poetry in this
number.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

Rg Monroe produced 1886 bushels
of wheat in 1868 from IL, 1854 acres.
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eSJob work of all kinds
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

CoRREcTIoN-In our last issue We sta
ted that an attempt was made to rob Mf.
WILL1AM BEARDMoRE, of this county, at
a place called Cross Keys, Washington
County.
We have since learned that Alr JoEN
BEARpMoRE, of Graysville, is the person
upon whom the attack was made.
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To preserve and dress the Hair use
LYONS Kathairon.-uoy30w4
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

PULLING MArcH.-An exciting pulling
match was held at Graysville on Satur-
urday, the 9th ult The match was be-
tween HENRY DlLLoS's horse and GEO
CLINE's
Each horse pulled within a i've foot
scribe, sled loaded with from l,800 to
1000 pounds Of stone, on top Of which
were fifteen large men. The judges de-
cided the match o tie There were about
500 people present.
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GARBARAKUNTZ.
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In Bankruptcy.

noy2sws. by Araos s Spriggs, Attys.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-12-07

UAvTNG dissolved the 90. partnership hero
! | tofore existing Under the firm name Of
JOINS & MoRRis, I am now prepared, at the
ola stand, to supply my customers and the
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n0vlGWG.
The New York herald., 1869-05-21
A DvERTIsEMENT5 FOR THE HERALD
N RECEIVED IN BROOKLYN At OUR
BRANCH OFFICE, f45 FULTON STREET.

pRoPosAIs FOR slcOo,col STREET OPENING AND
1mpro cment Bondsseaed proposals will 10 received
az the cemErcIsrs once unit. Tuesday, Msy 1852 q, two
O'Clock L. M when the wild be- publicly opened, Tor
the whole any pa Of tho of s ouov Of "sircet
Opening and improsenent Donos," authorized By section
Sadbonds DO issued for the purpose OF paying
assessments charged agans. the Mayor Aldermen AMI Com
monay OF tho city Of New York. In tho matter OF widening
and extending Church anil other streets mentioned in said
act, as fe forth 10 the report, OF the cQmmssonc
oase A. confirmed by the Supreme Court
Ihe bonds viii bear interest a The rate OF cont
per annum, payable semi annually, the LIST of
nnd November IN each and The principal WI be
deemed In successive annual nsta OF 6sJ011
The f5p6isis viii slsie rs sSSss II bond. desired and
The pIieo per one hundred dollars the per whose
proposals are accepted win hercupon require deposit
with he chamberlain the swnred 10 them respectively,
together with a1y premium thereon
On pfeehnng 10 the Comptroller the receipts OF the Cham
ior such deposits tho parties viii DO e,ed 70
ceye CERTIFICATES Tor OF the value OF the
sums awarded 10 thcn bearing interest from tho dates of
payment
Ipch proposal should be sealed endorsed ~Proposas
for Street Opening snd Improvement Bonds and ncosed 10
asecOnd envelope, addressed 10 Tie Comptroller
The risht reserved TO reject any all the bids n the
brcsts Of the corporation require H.
,lI1uAAD Is. CONNOLLY, COMPTROLLER
Cfry OF Nfw YORK, DRPAurMESr Vs fiNASur, Ccsr.
TRolLEHs OirtOK, May II, 1858.
The New York herald., 1869-05-21
PROPOSAL.

NAVY DEPARTMENT..
~ BUREAU or CONsTnuUrroS RvrAIH,l
WA5ufSGToS, u. g., May II, loSJ. (
Sealed proposals will BE- received at this Bureau until Il
O'Clock OF the lsh ~ June tie purchase
lowing named ir1f-oad vessels:-
The COuOEs, thc kOKA tho NAUSBrT. the sUNCOOK,
he WARSAW and the yAzoQ. lying ~ tho Uned states
Naval station, League Island, Penn.
The CAsc6 aaI the CHIM0, lying .. the United States
Navy Yard, Washington, ID. g,
The proposals will stale prices will he given tor the
yessos In their present condition, with suoh hngs
The resses can be seen. and all necessary information
mandants OF the Yard anil Station
The Department the right 10 reject and all Of
the proposals their acceptance to the interest OF the
government
Tho whole Of the purchase money DO paid tho time
OF adjudication, ard the 10 removed from
yards within two weeks from tho day Of sale.
must bs endorsed Proposals for Purchase
lron-c -c.aas
The New York herald., 1869-05-21

THE AvRNINa TELEGRAM.
HT Hi Hi HoUP LA,
sER THE GREAT CARTOON IN rns
TELEGRAM OF TO-DAY.
rELRaRAx SPECIAL ARTISTS ON THE RAMPAGA
LOVE, FASHION AND DOMESTIC BLISS
BOWLING THROUGH TuE vALE OF TEARS.
CUPID AND FASHION IN FULL cAREER.
SEX THE TELEGRAM
OF TO-DAY.
SERIES OF cARIcATUKEs FOR THE BOY AND
GIRL OF THE PERIOD.
THE MOTHS OF FASHION AND rHE FLAME or
LOVE.
TIE DANGERS AND INFATUArIoS OF SOCIETY.
HOW FASHIONS BUTTERFLIES RE SLAUGHTERED.
FOR ALL rnEsK IMPORTANT DETAILS
LOVERS HUSBANDS. FATHERS, MAIDS, WIVES
AND WIDOWS,
SEE THE EVENING rELEGRAx CARTOON
OF TO-DAY.
III, HI! HIi HouP LAl
SEE THE GREAT CARTOON IN rHE
rELEoRAM OF TO-DAY
LOVE. FASHION AND DOMESTIC BLISS.
BOWLING THROUGH THE VALE OF TEARS
CUPID AND FASHION IN PULL CAREER.
SEE TIE TELEGRAM
OF TO-DAY.
SERIES OF CHARACTERS FOR rHR BOY AND
GIRL OF THE PERIOD.
THE MOTHS or FASHION AND THE FLAME OF
LOVE
THE DANGERS AND INFATUAfroN or SOCIETY,
HOW FASHIONS BUTTERFLIES ARB sIAUaHrERxn
FOR ALL rHEsE IMPORTANT DETAILS.
LOVERS. HUSBANDS, FATHERS MAIDS, WIVES
AND WIDOWS,
ssE rHE EVENING TELEGRAM CARTOON
OF TO-DAY.
III, Hi Hi HoUP LAt
SEE rHE GREAT CARTOON IN ruE
TELEGRAM OF TO-DAY.
rRLEaRAM SPECIAL ARTISTS ON PIE RAMPAGE
LOVE. FASHION AND DOMESTIC Bliss
BOWLING THROUGH TaR VALE OF TEARS.
CUPID AND FASHION IN FULL CARRIER.
SEE THE TELKoRAn
OF TO-DAY
SERIES OF oARIoArUREs FOR THE BOY AND
GIRL OF rHE PERIOD
THE MOTHS OF FASHION AND rHE FLAMB OF
LOVE.
rHE DANGERS AND INFArUAroS OF soorxrr.
HOW FASHIONS BUTTERFLIES ARK sLAUaHrRRsD.
FOR ALL THESE IMPORTANT DEFAILA
LOVERS. HUSBANDS FArHsRs. MAIDS, WIVES ,
AND WIDOWS,
SEE THE EVENING rELEGR AM CARTOON
OF TO-DAY.
uIi Hi Hi HoUP LA,
SEE THE GREAT CARTOON IN rus
TELEGRAM OF TODAY
TELEGRAM SPECIAL ARTISTS ON rHB RAMrAaa
LOVE-, FASHION AND DOMESTIC BIIss.
BOWLING THROUGH THE VALE or TEARS
CUPID AND FASHION IN FULL cAREEa
sEE rHR TELEaRAM
OF TO-DAY.
sERIEs OF cARrcATUaEs PoR rHg sor AND
GIRL OF THE PERIOD
rHE MOTHS or FASHION AND THE FLAME o.
Love.
TIE HANGERS AND INFArUArroN OF soorsrY.
HOW FASHIONS DurTERFLlEs ARE sLAUdHrsRRp
FOR ALL THESE IMPORTANT DErArLs
LOVERS. HUSBANDS, FATHERS. MAIDS. WIVES
AND WIDOWS.
SEE THE EVENING TELEasAx CARTOON
or TO-DAY.
IIIi Hi HOUR La,
SEE THE GREAT CARTOON IN uH
rELEaRAM or TO-DAY.
TELEGRAM SPECIAL ARTISTS on THE RAmrAoR
LOVE, FASHION AND DOMESTIC BLISS.
BOWLING THROUGH THE VALE or rEARs.
CUPID AND FASHION IN FULL CAREER
SEE ruB TgLEoEAx
OF TODAY
SERIES or CARIoArUREs FOR ruR soY AND
GIRL or THE PERIOD.
THE MOTHS or FASHION AND THE FLAME OF
LOVE.
THE DANGERS. AND INFAruArroN OF SOCIETY.
HOW FASHIONS BUrrERFIIEs ARE sLAuaurEREp.
FOR ALL THESE IMPORTANT DETAILS.
LOVERS, HUSBANDS FATHERS, MAIDS, WIVES
AND WIDOWS,
SEE THE EVENING TELEoRAx CARTOON
HIN HI uoUP LAi
SEE THE GREAT CARTOON IN rHg
TELEGRAM Or TO-DAY.
rkLEoRAx SPECIAL ARTISTS ON THE RAMPAGE
LOVE- FASHION AND DOMESTIC BLISS.
BOWLING THROUGH rHE VALE OF TEARS
The New York herald., 1869-05-21

HI MI MI HoUP LAi
sEB rHB 0REAT CARTOON m THE
TELEGRAM .oP TO-DAY.
TELEGRAM SPECIAL ARTISTS ON THE aAxrAaR
LOVE- FASHION AMI DOMESTIC BLISS.
BOWLING THROUGH THE vALh or TEARS
CUPID AND FASHION IN Full. CAREER
SEE THE TELEGRAM
OF TO-DAY.
a SERIES OF cARicArUREs FOR rHB Boy AND
oiRL OF rHE PERIOD.
THE MOTHS or FASHION AND rHE FLAME ov
LOVE-
ritE DANGERS AND ISrArrATIoS or SOCIETY.
HOW FASHIONS BUTTERFLIES ARE sLAuoIIrEaEp.
FOR ALL THESE IMPORTANT DETAILS.
LOVERS. HUSBANDS. FATHERS, MAIDS, wrvz
AND WIDOWS,
SEE rug EVENING rELEoRAa CARTOON
os TO-DAY
The New York herald., 1869-05-21

CoUTH ORANGE MOUNTAIN HOUSE FORrY.FrvE
y minutes from Hoboken by Norris aud Essex Railroad,
sx minutes walk from monrese eo1 hnd twelve minutes
and furnished throushou no, and cold and
bathrooms, &c each toor. Attached 10 the house
about ~ Acres p land, including splendid grove
awn also good bowling alley, croquct ground and billiard
room. Gooi stnblng for horses and
modztions for coachen. Parties viii please
CAL a the house address at South Orangs Open June
HIizELBER8ER PALMER, Proprietors.
GUNNER BOARD wANTED-IN A SUMNER RESORT
~ or farmhouse, for gent and wife, Address, Wih
terms, A. q, CAMERAN, Herald Office.
WASHINGTON ROCK HOTEL, DUSHLLEN, N. J.,
w open for tbs season High, healthy location, noun
tain air. splendid view crves shade, &c Address JOHN
WOOD.
The New York herald., 1869-05-21

III, Hit III uoUP LAi
SEE THE GREAT CARTOON IN rHg
TELEGRAM OY TO-DAY
TELEGRAM SPECIAL ARTISTS ON THE RAMrAos
LOVE. FASHION AND DOMESTIC BLISS.
BOWLING THROUGH rHE VALE OF TEARS
CUPID AND FASHION IN FULL CAREER.
SER THE TELEGRAM
or TO-DAY.
SERIES or cARIcArUREs poa rHE BOY AND
GIRL or TuB PERIOD.
ruE MOTHS or FASHION AND THE FLAxE OF
LOVE. ..
rHg DANCERS AND INFATuArIoy or SOCIETY.
HOW FASHIONS BUTrERrLIEs ARE SLAUGHTERED.
FOR ALL THESE IMPORTANT DETAILS,
LOVERS. HUSBANDS. FATHERS, MAIDS. WIVES
AND wTDows
SEE fnE EVENING TEtEoRAx CARTOON
or TO-DAY
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-10-23

THE ADVOCATE. = After disappearing
from our sight for some time, has appeared
again, not changing its political views nor
the size Of the paper, but simply changed
hands. 1t is we'll known to the subscribers
of this paper that, for the last year,
it was Edited by Mr.. Gould, except tie
last six weeks of his term, the most impor.
tant time in the whole year we were with
out the paper, and no arrangements being
made with any one to publish the paper,
until the actual necessity of the county
printing which had to be DONE There
being no one willing to take charge of the
office, it was agreed that should publish
the paper for one year. Of course this was
large thing to accomplish, as [ only hal
three days notice of the large Sheritf's
sales, before they had to be in print. Help
was hard to find and when | did obtain it.
found the Office in 'adly deranged condi.
ton, with soma of the materials gone, and
portion Of the type to set up for the paper.
1t will take at least two or three weeks to
get the paper arrenged to suit the publish
er.
suppose the subscribers are looking
for "a half sheet paper, but that is played out.
Hereafter the paper will be issued once
a week, giving all Of the general and local
news Of the county; also foreign news
and other in portant items that will make it
interesting to all of its readers.
Go to Bards Variety Hall for cheap
gloves and mittens he has all kinds. Also
Gentlemens underware and general line
Of notions and anything you may call for
you will find at his place, and as he buys
Tor cash, you can purchase at small ad,
vange on New York and Philadelphia mar,
ket rates. Give him a call as i: is no
trouble to show goods, if you do not wish to
buy.
Try your Luckily huyine one of the
new Prize Envelopes, for sale at Bard's
Variety Hall. Each envelope contains
prize worth three times the amount you pay
for it. They sell from Ave cents to one
dollar each. Call in and see them as they
are something new.
WINTER APpLEs.-Just received $50
barrels of hand picked winter apples from
York State, for family use Store keepers
and dealers supplied at wholesale prices.
j. r. BAIRD,
Variety HoU.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-10-23
MORTALITY AMONG THE PRESIDENTS.
U. S. GRANT.

There have been fifteen persons elected
by the people to the office of President of
the United States. OF this number the
present incumbent is the only survivor.
1t is true that Messis. Fillmore and Andrew
johnson, who were chosen Vices Presidents
and became Presidents by the deaths of
their chiefs, Taylor and Lincoln, are still
living. This is extraordinary mortality.
The first President, Gen. Washington,
died while the second President was in
office.
The second and third, John Adams ard
Thomas Jefferson, deceased while the
sixth President was in office.
The fourth President James Madison,
and the fifth, James Monroe, expired dur
ing the Administration of President Jack
son. But the fifth President, James Mon.
roo, died five years before the fourth,
James Madison.
The sixth President, John Quincy
Adams, lived antil 1913, and died when
James X. Polk, the tenth President, was
was in office.
The seventh President General Andrew
Jackson, died three years before his prede.
cessor, the sixth President, viz: 1915.
The eight, Martin Van Buren, died in
1866, when Andrew johnson was in
office.
The ninth Gen. Harrison, expired one
month after his Inauguration, in 1871.
The tenth James K. Polk. died within
three months after leaving the office, in
May, 1919.
General Taylor, the eleventh President,
died in Office in July, 1850.
General Franklin Pierce, the twelfth
President, has just deceased, beirg the last
survivor of tie Ex. Presidents.
His successor, James Buchanan, depart.
ed this life in June Of last year, being the
thirteenth President.
Abraham Lincolon, the fourteenth Presi.
dent, as is well known, was asSasinated in
April, 1865, being the second month of his
second term.
We give below table showing the num-
Der of years each President lived alter the
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-10-23

A darkey returning from church was
asked to give an account of the sermon
"Well sab, de sermon was upon de mir
acle of de loves and fishes. DE ministerd
said how der was seven thousand loves ande
five thousand fishes divided between de
twelve apostles" "Well, what miracle was
there about that ?" "Why, sab, de mirlcle
was dat dey didn't bust"
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
4 Mexican millionaire is car coDduc
tor in New York, which position he fills to
"see life"
Brick Pomroy says: "a Democrat is
repudiator, and it may as well be known
first as last"
Work will begin next winter npou mag
niicent brid se across the Mississippi at
Prairie du CHEN.
The number of miles of railroad to be
constructed in Georgia during the next two
years is estimated at l42l.
In Texas there is State Superintendent
of public schools with salary OF $1,000,
but there are no schools.
John Tosong, who knew Washington,
and voted for him and for Grant, died at
Warsaw, Ind, Thursday, aged 105.
New Orleans people eat meat annually at
the rate of $4,000 beeves, $4,000 calves,
10000 hogs, and $4,000 sheep.
Miss. Kellogg is credited with. refusing
to receive the Prince of Wales when that
young gentleman sent his card.
The Suez Canal is open. Nj. Lesseps has
passed through the canal in steamer
from Fort Said to Suez in two hours.
A fight of a detachment of the 9th u.
S. Cavalry with the indians near Fort Nc
Pherson is reported bat DO particulars.
Under Gov. Geary's administration, Of
less than three years, the public debt has
been reduced bv the sum OF S2,209,3ST,
il.
John J. Feuton, brother of Senator Fes.
tOu, of New York, died recently of paralysis
at South Valley in that State, leaving fos.
tune OF half million.
The Annual convention of the Young
Mems Christian Association of Pennsylva.
MIA is to be held at Wiliamsport, commeA'
cling on the I'd of November.
Mercantile Library Hall in San Fran
cisco cant hold the audiances which go to
hear Saxe's political lectures. The receipts
the first evening were nearly $1,000.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-10-23
TH.9N'KSGIp'I.vG PROCLA.
.N.FTEO.f.

The President of the United States has
just issued the following proclamation, rec>
ommending that Thursday, November 18th.
be observed as day of thanksgiving:
WASHINGTON, D. G, Oct. 8. 1869.
BY the President of the United States
: A PROCLAMATION.
The year which is drawing to close has
been free FROM pestilence health has pre-
vailed throughout the land abundant crops
award the labor Of the hushandman COM
merce and manufactures have successfully
prosecuted their peaceful paths the mines
and forests have yielded liberally; the ma
;on has increased in health and strength ;
peace has prevailed, and its blessings have
advan ,ed every interest OF the people iu
every part of the Union; harmony and fra
ternal Intercourse restored, and oblterating
the marks of the past conflict andsestran,e e.
mentj burdens have been lightened,
means increased; civil and religious
libeaty are secured to every nhabitant of
the land, whose soil is trod by none but
freemeu. 1t becomes people thus favored
w hoRO ochhohicuStnCue " 'iS DuplSHc
Author from whom such blessings flow
OF their gratitude and their dependence; to
render praise and thanksgiving for the same,
and devoutly to impore a continuance Of
Gods mcrcies.
Therefore, I, Ulysses S. Grant, President
OF the United States, do recommend that
Thursday, the 18th. day of November next,
be observed as a day of thanksgiving and
Of praise and prayer to Almighty God, the
Creator and the Ruler of the universe
and, second, | do further recon-.
mend to all the people of the United States
to assemble On that day in their acous.
toned places of public worship, aud to mite
in the homage of praise due the bouutitul
Father of all mercy, and IN fervent prayer
for the continuance of the morciul blessings
he has vouchsated to US as people.
In testimony whereof, hereunto set my
hand, and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed, thisl5th day of October.
A. D. 1869, and of the Independence of
the United States the ninety-tourth.
U. S. GRANT
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-10-23


PATS SToCK,--Pat Donahue was ga
broth Of boy" right from the Gem of the
Sea and had small contract on the Cons
way Railroad ia New Hampshire, in the
year of grace, 1855, in which he agreed to
take his pay, part in cash, part in bonds,
part in stock. The stock of this road, be
it remembered like many others--was
not worth continental" and has always
kept up its value with remarkable unni-
iormty. In due time, Pat, having compile
ted his job, presented himself at the trasu>
reIs' office for settlement. The money,
the bonds, and the certificate Of stock were
soon in his possession.
"And what is it now ?" said Pat, Aurish.
ing his certificate of stock, bearing the
"broad seal'' of the company.
"That is Your stack, sir" blandly replied
the treasurer.
"And is this what I'm to git fur me
labor? Wasn't inc contract for the
sthock ?"
"Why certainly, that is your stock
what did you expect?
"What did I expect ?" said Pat excl.
tedly. "Why pigs, and shape, and horses,
shure."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-10-23
POWERFUL SPRING WATER.
McKeua Mner.

A California paper relates the following :.
About two weeks since a gentleman of
Watsonyile, who is noted as practical io-
ker. went to the Gilroy Hot Springs, s;uated
abont fifteen miles from Gilroy After re-
naming few days he got aboard the stage
to return to Gilroy, having an outside seat.
The stage had not proceeded more than five
miles before tones Of distress were heard
proceeding from within. The driver hauled
up when Mrs.-,who mas a passenger
and who made herself rather obnoxious to
the visitors at the Springs by certain ''airy"
ways, Informed the driver that she must
have an outside seat, as she was getting sick.
Our Watsonvlle friend gave up his seat to
the lady. AS he was getting inside the la
dy informed him that she had two bottles
of spring water on the seat she had Just left
which she was taking to her husband in
Sanfrancisco, and begged S--to take good
care of them. "All right" said s., and
away went the stage again. Our friend,
true to his proclvi.ies, procured bottle of
whiskey, and taking the corks from the
bottles containing tie spring water, poured
half the water from each bottle, and filled
them up again with whisky, while the pas,
seneers were convulsed with laughter. In
due time the following letter was received BY
the proprietors at the springs from the la
dy's husband:
"SAN Francisco, August 30,-Proprie.
tors Hot Springs: You are precious set
of seamps! My wife, Mrs.-,paid a Wis,
it to your contoun1ed place and brought
back some "spring water" l drank about
half bottle Of the miserable stuff and went
to the Good Templers, and hadn't been in
the hall more than fifteen minutes before |
was as drunk as any man you ever saw, dis.
sroced myselfand lodge, and this morning
| am on sick bed. My opinion is, that
any set of men who will run an institution
of this kind ought to be soused into hot
water springs until life is extinct.
| am, sir, with contemp4,--."