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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-11-21

Por su parte, march6 sin detenerse un
momento. AL principle lanz6 su caba-
llo al galope por la avenida del parque,
como 81 con la rapidez del movimiento
pudiese disipar la confusion de ideas
que le asaitaban. Mas, segun ei cami-
no SO fu6 hacienda mas solitario y apar-
tado, cuando los arboles ocultaban va
las almenas del castillo, gradualmente
fue acortando el paso, cual 81 quisiera
entregs rse q las penosas refexiones
que en- vano trataba de ahogar. El
sendero que ante 81 Sc presentaba ara
el que conducia a la fuente de Mermai-
den y q la cabana de Alicia; y la fatal
Influenza que la superstition atribuia q
aquel lugar, 10 mismo que la reprimen-
da que habia recibido dc la anciana, le
vinleron en- tropel q la memoria.
-Voz del pueblo, voz del cielo" mur-
muro: el manantial de Mermaiden ha
presenciado en efecto ell 1ltimo acto de
altivez del heredero de Ravenswood.
Bien dijo Alicia; estoy en- la misma
bochornosa situacion que ella me pre-
dio. -. estoy aun mas profundamente
desnonrado de 10 que ella previ6... va no
soy el dependiente y aliado del destruc-
tor de mi palermo hogar, como augur6 la
ciega, sino un miserable degradado, que
aspire esa situacion subalterna, y
que con desprecio ha sido rechazado.
Obligado me veo & reiatar 81 hecho
como SO me ha trasmitido; conside-
rando la distancia de tiempos y la pro-
pension i 10 maravilioso de aquellos
que me dieron los datos, no podria cali
ticarse de fabula escocesa, aunque en-
este suceso so note un tinte de la su-
pe1sticion de mi pals.
Al aproxlmarse Ravenswood a la fuen-
to desierta, dicese que le acontecio la
singular aventura que sigue. Su caba-
llo, que adelantaba lentamente, de ST.
bito ipteTgvmpi6 Az paao drme J acom-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20

The late Mrs. David Davis has been
slowly dying for several weeks, and her
husband has been constantly watching at
her bedside. 1t is said that those who
knew him before only in his public char
acter "were greatly moved to see how
completely the strong man was like
q little child in his domestic attach
ments."
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
in that of his companions in misery, who
are still in the Inferno of New Caledonia.
Mrs. Spriggie-A ASouthwestern
sketch.
December Atlantic


December Atlsntic.l
Not week later Mrs. Spriggle pre-
sented herself again ut Briarley. The
black dress had suffered visibly from
contact wiah muddy roads ON the way.
The black sun-bonnet was limper and
rustier than ever. Their wearer dropped
into chair, and crossed her hands de-
jectedly on her knees.
"Reckoa ye done heerd bout my gal
bein' married." she said, without raising
her eyes from the floor.
"Yes. l was much surprised to hear
it." the mistress replied. "She must be
very young"
eyes, she is tol'able young. is sis -
goin' on fifteen. But law, | was married
at thirteen-I was sol"
She looked up quickly, but catching
an expression of disapproval on the mis-
tress' face she cast her eyes again upon
the floor.
"Ihe wust on it is" continued she,
che amt got cent, nor he can't make
one, nuther."
"Why did you let your daughter take
him, then?" r.
swell, he come a-dawdlin' round sis,
an he'd allus powder-horn a-hangin'
on to him; so just flowed he'd gun,
and could keep sis in coons an possums.
She's master-hand at fresh meat is my
gal! He scraped up two dollars some
whar to get the license with an to pay
the preacher: but l don't reckon he III
arm any more"
"Not earn any moreT cried the mis-
tress incredulou-ly. "What is the mat
ter that he can't work and support your
daughter properlyw
Mrs. Spriggle pushed back her bonnet
and crossed her kness before she an
swered. Then she shook her head mourn
fully.
II never found out" she said, "till
they was done married, as how he'd nary
gun at all-nothin' but a powder-born.
And" with gesture of disgust, she's
the powerfullest no-account critter ye
ever did see."
"You must feel badly to let your
daughter 60 away with such a man."
"Oh, law, she amt gonel Did ye think
he had ary house to put her in? Why
don't ye know? They's a livin' to home
with me"
This amazing piece Of intelligence
nearly took away the mistress breath.
Before she could reply, Mrs. Spriggle con-
tinued'-.
"What's dds did! Tain't no use fuss
in,' l reckon" ...,..
"But how could you let her marry him
without knowing more about him than
you did?'
"Well, It's flyin' in the face O Prov
idence not to take up with a husband
when he comes along" She glanced up
appealingly as she spoke. "Gaps can't
get good husband every day,-they
can't sow ...... .......
"But," said the mistress, "it seems he is
not good husband"
Mrs Spriggle's face, which had bright
ened slightly, took on gloomier hue,
and she pulled the black bonnet down
over it.
"That's so." she assented, tearfully.
"He's wuss than nary husband. That's
so, I do say. But" as she rose to 60,
"mebbe he can ketch rabbits, if he
knowed how to make trap, nowl l.
must be gettin' along" ...
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
Hum bugged Again.

I saw so much said about the merits OF
Hop Bitters and my wife, who was always
doctoring, and never we'll. teased me so ur-
gently to get her some. concluded to be
humbncsed again; and l am glad did for
in less than two months Use Of the bitters
my wife was cured and she has remained
so for eighteen months since. l like such
humbugging. I'll. r., st. Paul.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
High Priced Butter.

Dairvmen often wonder how their more
favored competitors get such high prices
for their butter the wear round 1t IL by
a ways having uniform gilt edged article.
To put the "gilt edge" on, when the pas
lures do not do it, they use Wells. Richard
son & Co.'s Perfected Butter Color Every
butter maker can do the same. Sold every
where and warranted as harmless AZ salt,
and perfect in operation,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
WHAT HORsEMEN WANT

WHAT HORSEMEN WANT.
A Good Reliable Horse Linime ent
and Condition Powder.
snch are to be found In DR. TOBIAS HORSE
IMMINENT in pint bottles, and Derby Condition
Powders
NO PAY
II rot superior to any other. The Horse Lniment
Is only half as strong as the Family Liuiment
and will not take the ha off II used as directed.
The public appreciate II, as during the epizootic
3,l4 bottles were sold in one day, as the follow
ing oath will show:
OATH
This is to certify that sold, on the 2sth inst,
three thousand one hundred and forty-one (3,l41j
bottles Of my Venetian Linment.
s. T. TOBIAS.
Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 2Sth day
Of October, 1872 D. s HART,
Commissioner of Deeds.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
FROM COL. ID. MCDANIEL,
Owner Of Some of the Fastest Rum
ming Horses IN the World.

JEROME PARK. June 81, 1877.
This is to certify that have used DR.. Tobias
Horse Venetian Liniment and Derby Condition
Powders, on my race-hoTses, and found them give
Jailed to cure any ailment for which they were
used; the Liniment. when rubbed in by the hand,
never bisters or takes the hair off; 1t has more
penetrative qualities than any other have tried,
which suppose is the secret of it's wonderful sue.
which the Derby Powders are made have been
made known to me by DR.. Tobias; they are per.
fectly harmless D. MCDANIEL.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
From Col. e. ~. Dclcyau.

-.s. ., .a,. New YORK, April 10, 1877.
After years Of use 1t gives me pleasure to certify
to the virtues of Dr. Tobias Venetian Horse Linz
ment. 1t has saved the life of one of my four
horse black team. This recommendation I give
without solicitation, as think owners of horses
should know its value.
CHART rs II. DELAVAN,
No. 1876 West Twenty street.
The Family Lhiment is rs and so cents the
Horse, 90 cents In pint bottles; the Derby Pow.
ders, % cents a box. Sold by the druggistA
Depot. No a Murray street. New York.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
ASTH NJ A..

This Is to certify that have had the Asthma
since 1Sti. ami have been 'reated bv many physi-
clans without relief. Your Venetian Lniment
has made perfect cure.
WIN. Y. TOWNSEND,
Port Richmond, Staten Island.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
!. H. BRINcKERHor, Justice Of the Peace
GROUP.

DIR. TOBIAs-T write to inform you that the
child of friend of mine was cured of Group, af.
hour after your Venetian Lniment was used it
was out of danger. I hope yon will publish this
80 that mothers may know they have a remedy for
this terrible complaint lost a child by crour
previous to hearing of your Liniment, but now
never feel alarmed, as I have your medicine al
ways in the house. have also used it for pains,
sore throat. ETC., and ALWAYS found it to cure.
JEREMIAH CASEY
~ North Moore street. New York.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 9Th day
Of November, 1873

JOSEPH Z. PoND, JR,, Attorney at Law, North
Attleboro, Mass, says "For more than twenty
years portion Of my head has been as smooth
and free from hair rs O billiard ball. but soma
,ight weeks ago was induced to try your CAR.
BoLINE and the effects lave been simply wonder
full. Where no hair has been seen for six years.
there now appears thick growth. I expect the
growth to be slow but it is growing now nearly as
rapidly as hair does after ii Is cut You may ,Iss
the above testimonial II YOU choose. and may 20
fer to me forts truth"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
Hon. John Cessna,

Under date March 81, rs, writes:
"In the space of twelve hours my rheu-
matism was gone, having taken three doses
of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. My broth
er, J. B. Cessna, of Bedford, Pennsylvania,
was cured by similar amount.
UInuN rECCNA
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
Ext Pl0DEl

In the light which Science and Chemistry hss
brought to bear upon the remedial qualities Of
Natures great and boundlsss supply Of Petrole
nm. Its curative qualities were wei, known u
Ancients Herodotus refers to wells OF 1t In zanta
and it undoubtedly existed in Persia from tlms
Immemoral, while it Is universally admitted tha,
It is one OF the most penetrating agents knowa
to chemistry. 1ts softening influence generally
admired. and its entire freedom from rancidity
an undisputed fact. containing all the requisites
Of frst-class Hair Remover, still the oifcnsiv
ness Of the Petroleum odor was barrier 10 It's u@
IS TOILET PREPARATION Science has oyay
come tna,, ana to-day we defy the world to A'o
,uce the equal Of Csrboline as a Pure, Clear, al'
Ways perfectly sweet Hair Dressing.
Read what the people say about its efficacy
DAvIsvtLLE, CAL. Nov 8, ls7a
CHAs. LANGLEY 4 Co.. San Francisco
DEAR SIEs: take great pleasure in informing
you Of the most gratifying results OF the use Il
CARROLINE in my own case. For three.yeArs
the top OF my head has been completely bald and
smooth, and had quite given up any hope OF re-
storing the hair Four weeks ago noticed the
advertisement Of CARBOLINE, and on the recon.
lnendation OF friend concluded to try u bottle.
without any great hope Of good results. however,
have now used 1t less than a month. and to my
most agreeable astonishment my mead Is coInplete.
ly covered with fine, short, healthy growth Of
hair, which has every appearance OF continued
growth; and confidently believe 1t will restore ii
as completely az ever 1t was In my youth,
] take great pleasure in offering you this testi.
monial, and you have my permission to publish
the same. Yours, truly,
CHAs. f. WHITE. Dayisville. Cal
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20

Member of Congress from Pennsylvania" I"
1t cures the worst case in the shortest
time. Sold by all retail and wholesale
druggists in Cincinnati. Write to r. K.
Helphenstine, Washington, D. c., for his
40 page pamphlet
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
From pr. sweet, the Famous and
World .renOWM 81 ROMc-Setter.

NORTH KINGSTON. r. I.
DR.. ToBrAs-Dear Sir: I have used your valua-
bic Venetian Lniment n my practice as bone.set-
ter for the past Ave years, ard consider 1t the bes
article l ever tried for bathing br"ken bonest
wounds. lame backs, sprains &c. have no hest,
taton in recommending 1t To the public as the
best article for all pains flesh Is heir TO-
Yours truly, JAMES SWEET.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
SEVERE RHEUMaTIsNT.

NEV EfKF II 70 M hSNh.
State of New Jersey. Bergen County. Township OF
Hackensack. S.
Thomas Johnson of said township, being duly
sworn, doth depuse and say, that he has been
severely afflicted with rheuInat SIN for above a
year, and was So bad that he could scarcely walk,
being bent almost double and was utterly unable.
to do any work. Having heard Of the wonderful
was induced to try it and after using it short
time. was able to 60 to work agan IL, after being
unable to do anything for nearly year.
I. JOHNSON.
Sworn to before me.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
TO THE LADIES

Certificate of the Surgeon Of the
Royal Mail Steamer America.
This ia to certify that have used and recon-.
mended DR.. Tobias Venetian Lniment, and have
unfaillng relief from the annoyance and irritation
consequent on mosquito bites, and prevents a
mark being left.
J. A. GRAHAM. NJ. R. c. s., of London
Royal Mail Steamship America, Jersey City,
July 2Sth.
Thousands of other certificates can be seen at
the depot
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20
GREAT CURE OF RHEUMATIsM.

This is to certify that had the rheumatism in
my h'p so could not walk without my crutcn,
and after using DR.. Tobias Venetian Liniment
short time was entirely relieved, and candidly
believe it a most certain cure for rheumatism, as
| have tried many hings without any good, and
after using tn Venetian Liniment for Onlya few
days was well. HUGH PAUL
20l Avenue B, New York.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20

W. H. BRILL & Co., Fifth Avenue Pharmacy
Pittsburg, Pa. says: "We have sold preparations
Tor the hair for upwards oftwenty years, but have
never had one to sell as well or give such unver
sal abstraction as CARBoIINE. We therefore REQ
ommend it with confidence to our friends and the
general public"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20

Your CARBoLINE restored my hair after every,
thing else had failed. consider 1t the best thina
out Tor the purpose intended.
B.FARTHUR.
Chemist, Holyoke, MaSs
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20

Mr.. GusrAvus r. HAIL, Of the Oates Opcrs
Troupe writes "After six weeks lise. l am con.
yinced that your CARBoIINE has and is producing
4 wonderful growth OF hair where had none fss
Years."
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-20

READ THE CERTIFICATES.
One Thousand Dollars will be paid II they are no
all Genuine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-09-26
The Fourth Of July under the Midnight
Sum.

A party Of Americans celebrated the
lO2d anniversary Of our national inde-
pendence nj North Cape, Norway, lati-
tude -1o 15. longitude 2jp 5V. They
arrived there at III O'Clock on the night
Of July 81, and at one minute after mid
night guns were fired and the shrill
sounds Of the engine whistle were made
20 respond TO the number Of stars on
our flag. and loud cheers given to usher
in our great national holiday. The
party then assembled the almost perpcn-
dcular cliff 600 feet high) and raised
the American flag. the flag being made
for the occasion BY the ladies Of the
party out Of materials purchased at one
Of the Norwegian towns. When the flag
was raised cheers and guns again re-
sounded over the waters. IL was Ger
tainly most extraordinary place for
such celebration probably the first
time that a party Of Americans ever
celebrated the Fourth Of July At such an
hour and nj such a latitude and longi-
tude. The midnight sun shone upon
them all the time with dazzling bright
ness. Far to the north they gazed out
on the Atlantic Ocean dashing against
the great cliff on which they stood.
Behind them were the snow-clad noun
tains, along which they had been coast
ing, and not living creature was near
them but the sea birds that arose scream
ing from the water a. the silence Of their
home was broken. The North Cape j.
beyond scvcnty-onc degrees Of north
latitude and about 100 miles north Of
Hammcrfest, the most northcrly town
in the world. II j. five degrees further
north than the most northern part Of lee
land Scientific american.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-09-26

Major Dallas, Chief Of the Dead-letter
Office, has had referred 10 him a mass
Of official correspondence concerning an
alleged violation Of the postal regula-
tons BY the Postmaster at Florence,
Arizona, in allowing live tarantula to
be mailed ut that office. Itappcars that
about month ago California gentle
man placed the venomous spider in q
tin yeast-can with punctured ends, and
inclosing a letter, wrapped the whole in
a paper wrapper and addressed il TO q
female relative in San Rafael, California.
lin addition to the address the wrapper
also contained the notation, caution.
live tarantula, and the letter directed
the recipient to open the box carefully
in consideration Of the animated object
within; also advising her If she should
get bitten, to "use ammonia and drink
lots Of whisky" The package attracted
the attention Of clerks In San Francisco,
who drowned the tarantnla, and q special
agent referred the matter to Che Post
Office Department Ms an outrage and
violation Of law. The Arizona Post
master excused his action by saying that
first-class postage was paid BY the send
er, and he had no right to investigate
the contents. The whole affair Is re-
garded by the postal authorities a. n
Joke, and rejecting on the nervous com
position Of the California officials
Washington Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-09-26

The Paterson q. J.) locomotive
works are very busy, having contracts
on hand for South and Central America
a. well a. American roads
The largest cog-wheel ever made in
Paterson. ~ j.. has just been finished
AZ the Watson Works. II i II iron. ~
feet in diameter. the periphery 10 inches
wide. and il weighs II tons. II j. de-
signed for sugar factory in Cuba. and
\ - b. used for crushing cane. II will
make only two and n half revolutions
Per minute.
The President Of the Norfolk Oys-
ier-packing Association says that 3,oOO,-
80 bushels II oysters will be taken from
Virginia waters this year. and more than
cne-third ~ these will b. handled by the
packers 81 Norfolk and Portsmouth.
The average value II the oysters j. 81
cents bushel, making the oyster trade
a Norfolk something like S3JO,OOO a
year. The business has been built up
since the War. and j. steadily increasing
The work Of laying the pipes for the
new system If heating j. going on rap
IDLY in Troy. n. r.. the contractor cx-
peciing 10 have them all down BY the
nids'ie II September. By the middle oi
August the company had over 800 sub
scribers booked. Accoriingto the Bnd-
~. the estimated cost ~ fittingup three
story brick house with necessary piping
and radiators was about 500. and the
expense ~ heating such house by steam,
using MI required. day and night, will
MT exceed 80 per year
To-day there are 100000 barrels,
a ~ gallons each, II crude petroleum
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-09-26

The Wisconsin State Normal Schools
have dropped Greek, trigonometry and
astronomy from their courses Of study.
Prof. John Tyler has just returned
from his three years Of study in Ger
many to take the chair Of biology AZ
Amherst
The ladies Of the Congregational
Church at Marysville, o., have taken an
original way Of raising money for church
purposes They have published a cook
book. and made a profit Of $500 on
their venture.
-Tonahatcho. young Seminole In
dian. has been attending the public
schools at Fort Meyers, Fla, and stands
~ the head Of all his classes. He is a
bright and intelligent Indian, and APP
pears to adopt readily the habits Of the
whites.
The New Testament Revision Com
pany. which meets in Westminster Alb
bey. have advanced 30 far in their work
that they expect to publish their New
Testament from the University presses
early next year. Two editions will be
issued: large octave, and smaller
and cheaper volume for general use.
The New York school system l. the
largest in the country. II has sittings
for l24.353 pupils and an average at
tendance II $3.50. The yearly expend-
iture for teachers salaries j. $2,3j3,-
600: and the machine j. run BY crack
Drained spiritualist whom the authori-
ties can not make up their minds to dis
pen~e with.
The first Protestant Church in Alaska
was organized on August ), at Fort
wrangcll. BY Rev. :. Hall Young, mis-
<ionary. assisted BY Rev. Henry Ken
dali, ID. d.; Rev. sheldon jackson, ID.
d.: Rev. A. l.. Lindsey, ID. d., and
Rev. w. III. X. Corlies, Nj. ID. Twenty
three members were received, Is Of
whom were Indians. Among the latter
were several chiefs Of the Stickcen Ma
ton.
Statistics II the 81. Louis public
schools: There are 50 schools. held in
% school buildings, - If which are
owned by the School Board. These
school buildings have seating accom-
modationS for 81 900 pupils. The en-
rollment Last year was fs,z13 pupils,
and the average attendance 1900 for
the last quarter. These schools give
employment 10 about 1000 teachers. in
cluding officers and principals. The
schools are divided into higher, district
and colorcd schools, there being three
white and one colured ~ the first class,
81 II the second and twelve Of the third
class. Twenty seven II the district
schools have kinder-garfens rs a part If
their educational work. and one of the
district schools has a class for mute
children. The aggregate value II all
the school property j. about $4,000 600.
The annual expenses for this year are
estimated al about $500. 900. II j. esti-
mattel that the expenses for the current
year will be- S697 900 for teachers. OIL
Gers and janitors' salaries. $4,000 for
supplies. repairs, fuel and miscellane-
ous, and $4,000 for exclusively de-
partment or School Board Office ex-
pcnses.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-09-26

An English Lord recently attempted
to evade payment Of debt Of e. -.
for coal BY pleading the privileges of r
peer against arrest. He sports six titles
"a his name, which j. the honorable one
81 Sir Philip Sidney.
Prince Pierre Bonaparte, nephew
II the first Napoleon. l. said 70 be living
in abject pcnury al Versailles. For some
time past he has been supported BY the
charity 81 few friends, who have M
last failed him. He j. the first Of his
name who has lived upon aims.