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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
Nj ions OF Dollars in the Treasury
Await Owners.

A curious fact shown by tn,
United States treasury balanc,
sheet at the close of the years bust
ness is that there is nearly $4,000,
00O of outstanding government Sc
curIties on which the money is due
and uncalled for, writes the Wash
ington correspondent of the Louis
vile Commercial. On all of these
interest has been closed, and there
can be no possible reasons for the
holders to delay presenting them
for redemption. Some of them have
been due for many years. On some
of them there are large sums OF
interest, which have not been called
for, so that the interest on these
alone amounts to $347, 900. What
has become of these documents and
why they are not presented is some
thing no one can find out. Some of
them matured a half century. ago,
and are still unheard from and un-
presented.
Of the old debt, which matured
prior to January 1, 1887, there is
still outstanding $57,665 of princi-
pals and $64,17 of interest. OF the
Texan indemnity stock which ma
tured 20 years ago, there is $4,000
yet outstanding not presented. OF
the 5 20s of '62, which matured
more than 10 years ago, and on
which interest ceased at that time,
there is still outstanding 1856, $50.
OF the 10 4os '62, which matured 5
years ago, there is yet unpresented
$178,850, with interest of SIS, AGO
also due and unpaid. Of the 6
per cent. consols, which matured 2
years earlier, there was yet unpre-
sented, and of the per cent. con-
soils matured in 1879 there is over
half a million dollars yet uncalled
for, with interests matured, $56.990
OF the 5 per cents, which matur-
ed in 1872, there is still nearly
$S09,0O0 unpresented, though the
interest ceased at maturity. Ofthe
compound interest notes of 1864,
which bear per cent. interest, and
which matured in 1867-S, S,over $780,
900 are still out and uncalled for,
while of the sos of the same year,
which matured more than 15 years
ago, $133,800 has never yet been
called for, nor has some $4,000 of
interest on them been demanded.
What has become of these bonds,
which represent so much money, is
hard to understand.
Some of them have probably been
destroyed, perhaps the majority of
them, though it is proper to add
that the bulk of the $19,O00,0OO
due and unpresehted is of that
which has fallen due within the past
year, and which will doubtless be
when the well-fed and
leisurely coupon clippers realize
that there are no more coupons to
be clipped upon them, or that, if so
they will not be honored
because of the fact that the bonds
have been called. There are, how
ever, large sums which have been
iue many years, and have not been
paid simply because they have not
neen presented. Some of these have
doubtless been lost by fire and |
1ood, others laid away, as perma-
1ent investments of some fund, or
perhaps forgotten in some dusty |
'afe or mouldy pigeonhole. Why |
,r how it is that such large sums
ire still outstanding and liable to
continue so, is not within the com
of the most experienced
reasury official to answer.--Scien-
ific American.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
NOTICE OF SALE.

I'm Friday Sept. 10. 1884, at our mill 5
" miles north Of CampbeLsville and Z
miles west of Lynnville on the Columbia
road, we viii Offer for sale to the highest
bidder the following described property
Eight fine work mule in good fix for market.
Two mares that work well single and 1Oub
le. They match we'll and any one can han
die them, one a good saddle mare, both
with told, age no objection. a lot of har-
mess, three log woe rs, a good saw mill and
fixtures run by good twenty horse engine.
and gris mill sc. This is a splendid mill
aud will do more work than any mill of its
size; 10 coo feet of building lumber of all
kinds, Will be pleased to show any of above
mentioned property before day OF sale.
Terms made known OF day of sale. This
I'd FRY q MORROW.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04

The appointment of j. T. Hara-
han, as general manager of the en-
tire Louisville d Nashville system
seems to have given general salts
faction. He is a man of ripe expe-
rience, sound judgement, liberal
views and signal ability. The New
Orleans Times-Democrat, in an
editorial upon this appointment,
says: "Mr. Harahan is a thorough
railroad man, understanding fully
every branch Of this multifarious
profession. He was first connected
with the Louisville q Nashville in
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04

Employees of the cotton nils ot
England work up 2,9I4 pounds per
annum; those of the United States
1850 pounds, while those of Ger.
many work up from 1,200 to 1,50O
pounds. The amount of wool work
ed up in England by each operative
averages 1875 pounds, in the Unit
ed States, 1,640 pounds and in Ger
many 200 pounds. In fax the av-
erage is 2,060 pounds for England
and 7l5 pounds for Germany; in
silk, y pounds in England, 81
pounds in the United states and So
pounds in Germany. Thus it will
be seen that the operatives in the
United States work up 100 pounds
of cotton to 81 worked by the En-
glish operative and 273 in Germa-
ny; 100 pounds of wool against u
by the English operative and 60 by
the German; 100 pounds Of silk
against 81 by the English and 60
by the German operative. 1t must
be admitted that the American ar
tisan furnishes more work in a Civ
en- time than the foreigner and is
therefore entitled to the greater
wages he receives.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
LAND SALE.

| WILL offer for sale to the highest bidder,
Lon the premises, on
Tuesday, Nov. %, 1884,
s5 acres OF land, more or less, one mile
south OF Lynnville station we'll watered and
fertile soil, all tillsf le and ! 5 acres of tim
Der. Ordinary improvements. Terms, one
third cash, balance IN one and two yesrs
At A. D. BOYD.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
OlS- Dun CAN'S
Liver and Kidney Medicine

The great preventive and euro Of all ma
larial diseases and sure cure for all lorms
OF Dyspepsia and indigestion. Il acts di-
rcctly upon the liver and all tho eocre tory
glands Of the stomach aud bowels, IL cnreB
the disease by removing the cause from The
system that produces or brings on the dis
case; hence Il is unsurpassed for the cure Of
Constipation, Sour Stomach, Heartburn,
Headsche, and all those symptoms indioa-
ting the want OF proper action Of those
glands situated 10 the stomsoh and bowels.
Two OF three hottlcs Of d.. DUNCAN'B
LIVER AND KIDNEY MEDICINE ia posi-
lively recon mended TO relieve and cure any
of the above diseases If taken as directed.
Price, IS ccnts
DUNCAN'S WORM SYRUP.
One bottls Of this syrup will completelv
expel all species Of worms and without inin-
~ 70 the child, asit contains no calomel ~
or other Injurious substances. Again. a ia
pleasant ~ the taste and and acceptable "a
the st t,mach, and therefore adrnipisteyed
without trouble Price, 25 cents
sPCRLOcK, PAGE q co Props.
Nashvills. Tenn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04

Coed E'-sr sar .AEenss- HEoO 10 5000 r.<r
made ssil Lti;g Grand Ncss EIfafsr
kaEncus ane Decisive Battles Of dkseVVOrkd
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
DR., DUNcAN's CHILL TONIC

You need not shake or Chill If you will
use this Tonic. II never fails TO stop the
most aggravated forms Of Chills and Fovor
il taken as directed, in from three 70 seven
fail. It will also, If taken regularly build
and tone up the weak and debilitated eys-
tenn, and above all, leaves 70 bad effects Be-
hind, as do 80 many other preparations.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04

Why is it that ladies use so many
pills, while \ substitute known as Bal
ley's Saline Aperient can he used p
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04

A case of Asiatic cholera is re-
ported in Ireland,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
A Nice Home.

I Have beautiful little place in Pulaski,
i Just built and everything spanking new,
that desire to cell because my health forces
me to Florida. It is wi hin $50 yards of the
square and adioins Martin college, being
both in the suburbs and therefore retired,
Andsyet right at the College and close to bus
iness, on the most beautiful street in town.
The house is.a
Modern Cottage Home,
rooms and halls, good dry basement
rooms and collar, on about an acre and a
half, al we'll fenced and divided into yard,
garden and lot. House needs some finish
ing, being absolutely new. The location
overlooks Pulaski. and all in all, it is one Of
the best and healthiest places in Pulaski.
Will sell at fair pries and on good terms.
Apply to r. B. GROVE
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04

The man who immigrates south
seeking social and political martyr
dom will probably find it. The
southern man who would go north
with a similar purpose would,
doubles, prove equally successful
The man who recognizes the social
amenities and cheerfully accords to
others that which he desires and
has a right to expect for himself
will receive kind and gentlemanly
treatment everywhere.-Athens Post.
"Yes, you may come again next
Sunday evening, but" and she
hesitated. sfWhat is it darling? !?
Have 1 given you pain? he asked,
as she still remained silent. "You
didn't mean to, I'm sure, she re-
sponded, but the next time don't
wear one of those collars with the
point turned outward.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
DIR. DUNCAN'S
BLACKBERRY ELIXIR.
Natures Great Remedy for Diseases al
AffanLiona of Tho Rnwnla

Anectlons OF tho BoWola.
This splendid and unfsiling medicine is
compounded from Blackberry and other Ne
dic'nal Roots aud Herbs, is therefore per-
fectly harmless. 1t is pleasant and safe TO
the most delicate stomach Il il the most
speedy and effectual medicine for the cure Of
all for IS o. Diarrhoa, IN children or adults,
Cholera Morbus. Flux, Dysentery. and the
various summer complaints Of the bowels,
80 prevalent all in classes during the summer
season. Only one bottle Price, so cents)
IS sufficient to effect a cure.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
Dressmaking

Miss Matte Smith
OFFERS her ser ices TO tho ladise
exhibited and a ft gua-snteod The ladita
are respectfully invited TO call and sea hls
styles and models.
Rooms, West SIDE Square
IT, Blue Awning
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
Holmes Liniment
MOTHER,S FRTEND.

Is an INESTIMABLE BOON 10 all child
bearing women; real blessing to suffering
em ales; a true
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
E.. ALf. ABERNATHY, N. D.

Physician & Surgeon,
TTAs Permauently located in PULASKI
II and will be found in his Office at all
bour>. All calls prom pity attended to.
es- Can be found at his Office during the day
and o, residence at night. Telephone con-
nection bet cen. Office at Pole's Drug Store.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1884-09-04
RalLErs ssLlHs EPERlEET

4 Cures.kcid Stomach. Sick Stomach,
4 Cousu ,auon. BiIousness, CostIve-
ness, Indirc>t.on, IL cart burn,
Headache, Water brssh.
Sold by ali dealers for so cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

sources; | have learned to love its
gently ripping streams and mighty,
rolling rivers; / have learned to love
pretty girls; ] have learned to
love its many sources of obtaining
the standard silver dollar; | have
learned to love its many sources Of
obtaining the humble copper cent,
and if it affords any source of OBJ
tanning a smaller fractional coin
than the copper cent, | will love it
for that also.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

Cheap table linen, cheap dress
goods, cheap fiannels, cheap goods
all through. Bargains in everything
and money saved. No trash or cheap
auction goods, but straight, regular
goods. No dark corners, but plenty
of light by day and by night, to STE
what you are buying--at Dellers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28
Pasture Land.

Good, and very convenient to res
idents of the city for pasturing milk
cows, etc. 1t consists principally of
tame grass. For terms or other par
ticulars apply to WIN. RoTHE,
32w2 Mineral Pt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28
Taken Up--CalVeS

Py The undersigned. on land owned by him in
The town OF Wsldwick "a OF q mile south OF yell
3oWstole church aboui 10 miles southeast Of
Mineral Fa4ui city 1Vo spriug calves described
BF follows One "a hull calf color dark red with
white Spots Use other 8 heifer "a Of g YelloNlsh
uHTr with Whine tFatE u3 aTlte-El marks nos
tGpuMe. Il,e uu-N vll please ca4. prove prop
ut, quay eanr-sl and taha said trays away.
Jas BALL
uE5e5 aug 81 ls54-55as@
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

Jefferson" boots and shoes, all
grades aud sizes, at J. Penhallegon
q Sons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

Women's calf lace shoes, all solid
and warranted, at 81 65, at j. Pen
hallegon d Sons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

Brewer IL Penhallegon have Just
received another 50Ofb lot of their
celebrated SOC tea. 90
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

FARMERS buy your goods where
you get the CASH for your produce,
Brewer q Penhallegon's. %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

Child's calf lace shoes, all solid
and warrented, at Sl.1O, at J. p. d
Sons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

DELLEE offers the greatest bar
gains in Dry Goods ever offered in
this city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

AXLE GREASE in bulk, &c per ID,
at Brewer 81 Penhallegon's. 90
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

Coon goods cheap at the Nimble
Nickel Store-delivered free to any
part of the city.
VIM. TEAsDALE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

Misses calf lace shoes, all solid
and warrrented, at $l.35, at J. Pen
hallegon Il Sons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

DELLER's bargains don't stop by
giving You simply bargains in cali
Goes aud domestics but everything
in the store, especially dress goods.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

merry LODGE, No. 81, |. 0. G. r.; meets
y every Friday evening, at their hall on High
street, All members of the Order invited
RUM TREBLCOCK, See. r. ALLEN, CT.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

or. JOSEPHs BENEVOLENT SOCIETY;
= meets every Sunday afternoon after the
18th day of each month, at st. Mary German
Catholic church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

MINERAL POINT LODGE. No. ], +. NAM;
VI meets LIST and Sd Tuesdays of each month.
THOs PRlESrLEY, JOSHUA HANSCOM,
w. NJ. Secretary
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

IOWA CHAPTER, No. 6. A. NJ; meets every
second and fourth Mondays Of each month
j. A. SPRATLER, IL. r. j. HANsCOM, Sec.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

DAND OF HOPE TEMPLE, No. II, /. o. CT;
ID meets every Tuesday evening.
Ed. JULIAN, Sec. p. ALLEN, JR.. c. 7.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

PRES BYTERIAN j. N. ELLIOTT, Pastor.
Sunday services at 1890, A. NJ. and 1900, p. NJ.
Sunday School at ECO, p NJ Prayer meeting
on Wednesday at T;l5, p. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

HUDSON ENCAMPMENT. No. 33, 10. OF;
| meets the I'd and 4th Tuesdays of each
s. G. THOMAS JOHN DAVE,
Scribe. Chief Patriarch.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

DROTECTION LODGE, No. Z. A, O. U. W;
| meets "a and Ath Mondays in the month, in
Good Templars hall, Nj. w. i'm good standing
are cordially invited to visit with us.
w. }. Cox, NV. j. Il. HAWKINS, Recorder.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

ST. MARY'S (Gcrman) JOS. HUBER, Pastor.
Sunday services: First Mass at 90 A. NJ;
High Mass at 1000 A. NJ; Ncspers at 800 pm.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

TRINITY. i. ........... ..... N. CHASE, Pastor.
Sunday services at 1880, A. NJ. and 300, P. NJ.
Sunday School at 2;3O, =. NJ. Services on Fri
day evenings at 1880 O'Clock.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

IOWA LODGE. No. /, !. o. o. T.; meets every
| Wedne sday night, in heir hall opposite City
Hall. Visiting brethren invited to attend.
5. G. THOMAS, See. II. JACKSON, JR., N. G.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28
DENTISTRY.
CHURCH SOCIETIES.

METH. EPISCOPAL. %. E. f. CLoUGH. Pastor.
Sunday services at 1890. A. NJ. and 700, p. NJ.
Sunday School at 200 P. N. Prayer meetings
on Mondays and Thursdays at 1900, p. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28

PRIMITIVE METHODIST C. DAWSON, Pastor.
Sunday services at 10 30, a. NJ. and 1900, p. NJ.
Sunday School at2:00, p. NJ. Prayer meetings
ON Mondays and Thursdays at 200, p. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-08-28
CIVIC SOCIETIES.

ST. PAULS Irish l.........J. OKEEFE Pastor.
Sunday services. High Mass mt 1000, A. II.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-04-05

Lucky Joe Wilson, the chief of a
band of horse thieves and outlaws, es-
caped from the jail of Wataugu county,
North Carolina, by sharp ruse. Will
son was sentenced to the State prison for
outlawry. He took au appeal and was
awaiting the decision of the Supreme
Court in his case. For some weeks he
has pretended to be ill. Last night he
feigned death, was laid out by the prison
officials, and prepared for burial. The
body was placed in an outbuilding,
where it was viewed by many of the
prisoners and officers of the jail, The
eyes were wide open and seemingly
glazed in death. Blood had spurted
from the mouth and ran down on the
bed covering. A minister was sent for
to preach at the funeral of the notorious
robber. The body was left alone until
the time for burial. When everything
became quiet about the prison Wilson
suddenly resurrected himself, sprang
up and dashed out of the room, and
made his escape before any one was
aware of what had occurred. He
dashed down the mountain and fled
toward Tennessee. The discoverers OF
the ruse played upon them by Wilson
were so paralyzed that they permitted
the prisoner to get two hours start Of
them before they followed him. 1t il
hardly probable that he will be captured
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-04-05

A citizen who had an Office on Mon
roe avenue, Detroit, had for thelast three
years been owing grocer bill. The
grocer's collector called on him over one
hundred times to secure payment of the
debt, but was always put off with some
excuse or other. At one time it was
death-another sickness-another time
bad luck, and so it went on until it
really seemed impossible for the debtor
to invent any new pleas. The other day
the grocer himself took the bill in his
fist and cornered the debtor in his office.
"Yes, know-yery sorry-hand you
the money week from to-day" !" was the
smiling excuse, "See herer' said the
grocer, as he locked the door and pulled
off his coat; "I've been figuring ON this
matter. This bill is for $15. l can
give you the worst licking a man ever
received and get off with a fine of $40.
I'll then give you receipt for the other
five and the account will be closed. Pre-
pare to be pulverizedl' "But suppose
1 lick you-then what?n queried the
other. "Then there won't be any resort
to the law, and you shall have receipt
in full" "That seems to be fair, and
III do my best," said the debtor, and at
it they went. The grocer expected to
get away with him in about a minute;
but he was a deceived man. 1t wasn't
over three minutes before he was knock
ed over chair and rendered hors de
combat. ''Is 1t receipt in fullp" ask
ed the debtor, as he sat astride of the
other and kept both hands fastened in
his hair. "She is.n "And you'll pay
me 50 in cashfor the broken furniture2''
eyes" ''Then you may get up, and I'll
recommend you to doctor who'll fix
your broken collarbone as good as new
inside of a week." The grocer gave
him receipt for the account and hand.
ed over 50 in cash, and later in the day,
when telling the story in the store, he
explained: Gentlemen, I've sassed
scores of citizens, abused dozens Of
hackmen, and been aching for three
years past for chance to pulverize some
one. It's worth SIT to me to know that
my grit gives out with the first round.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-04-05
Tho FlowerIng Thorns.

There are not many ornamental trees
which are better suited for planting in
the average town lot than the Towering
thorns. This is because they are of
comparatively small growth, excellent
habit, and remarkably beautiful either
when in flower or afterwards on ac'
count of their handsome leaves alone.
No other class of Towering trees is
richer in the large number Of good
sorts afforded than this one, for al
together there are more than $50 varie-
ties in cultivation, and in this entire
number it would be hard to pick out
one that is undesirable for ornamental
purposes. There are both single
Towering and douhle-fowering kinds.
The former are more richly perfumed
than the doubles, and they present an
additional attraction in the shape of
an abundance of berries in the autumn,
which for a long time render the trees
pretty to behold-the fruit being usually
of a brilliant scarlet color. Some of
the best sorts of the single e-Aowering
thorns and which may be had in our
nurseries, are the glossy-leaved thorn,
with bright shining foliage and hand
some white flowers; the parsley-leaved
thorn; the azarole thorn from France;
the hybrid smooth-leaved thorn; Gum
per's thorn with white flowers edged
with rose; the pyramided thorn of
pyramidal habit and white flowers, and
some others. The double-howering
sorts possess the advantages of having
flowers like little roses in great pro.
fusion, and in a greater variation Of
color than the singles can show, besides
which they last longer on the tree.
But there is an absence of the fruiting
qualities in this section, and this weighs
against them in the estimates Of some.
The double scarlet thorn, Paul's double
scarlet thorn, the double white thorn,
the double red or superb thorn, and
the double pink-fowered thorn are
among the most desirable sorts in thi:
class, and such as can be had in almost
every nursery. There is also a hand
some little evergreen species in severa
varieties, with pink and white flowers
that are hardy in Buffalo, but very
rarely seen on our lawns.
One merit of the thorns is that they
will grow in almost any soil and situa
ton. On clay they grow vigorousl!
provided the soil is well drained, fac
THAT ought to afford comfort to manl
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-04-05

There were four or five of us on the
long wharf running out into the Gulf at
Mississippi City, and we had been fish
ing away for half an hour without any
luck when big fat man named Blake,
from Ohio, suddenly called out:
"Say, boys, let's have SWIM"
1t was too hot, and we were teo lazy,
but Blake declared that he'd have a
swim by himself. He off with his
clothes, backed down into the water,
and for a quarter of an hour hung 10 a
splle and splashed the water, not being
able to swim a stroke, By and by he
climbed out, but scarcely had his feet
touched the planks when one of the
meu sung out;
"By the great horn spoonl but see
therel'
Ten feet away from the end of the
wharf were two sharks at least seven
feet long, and the water was so clear
that every wink of their eyes could be
seen.
"Yes, a couple of sturgeon" OBJ
served Blake as he waddled forward.
81 saw 'em hanging around when i
went down, but sturgeon don't bite"
When he came to fully realize what
an escape he had had he sat down on
the head of spile and blubbered like
a boy who had stubbed his toe.