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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-07
The Electrical Age.

The possible applications of the prin-
ciple of the electrical transmission of
power, writes contributor to the Van
Nostrand's Magazine, are almost num-
berless. We shall, 1 believe, at no
distant date, have great central sta
tions, possibly situated at the bottom
of coal pits, where enormous steam en-
gines will drive many electric ma
chimes. We shall have wires laid along
every street, the electricity tapped in
to every house, and the quantity of
electricity used in every house regis
tered as gas is at present. The storage
battery will fill a place corresponding
to the gasometer in the gas system,
making the current steady, rendering
the consumer independent of the irreg-
ular action or stoppages of the dynam-
os of the central station, and enabling
the use of dynamos of the highest ten
sion-i. e., those which produce cur
rents of the greatest intensity. The
electricity will be passed through little
electric machines to drive machinery,
to produce ventilation, to replace
stoves, and to work all sorts of appa-
ratus, as well as to give everybody an
electric light. Solar heat will be used
to run the dynamos in the cloudless re-
gions. Everywhere the power of the
tides and such waterfalls as Niagara
are to be utilized. Is not millennium
to be anticipated when the WATERPROOF
er of country shall be available at
every door?
Steam, which in the last century has
conferred so many benefits on the
world, will give way before electricity.
The dynamo will replace the steam
engine. This prediction seems wild
and visionary, yet when steam was first
thought of as an available force. its ad-
vocates were considered, just as the
advocates of dynamical electricity to-
day are considered, mere enthusiasts.
But public opinion never stops the
march of intellect. After it had proved
the powers of steam to be enormous,
genius never halted, but straightway
went on anticipating still more wonder
full discoveries in the realm of electric
ity.
The prophetic kin of science was
happily exhibited by DR.. Lardner in
his treatise on the steam engine.
PHILOSOPHY" said he, half century
ago, ''already directs her fingers at
sources of inexhaustible power in the
phenomena of electricity and magnet
ism, and many causes combine to
justify the expectation that we are on
tho eve Of mechanical discoveries still
greater than any which have yet APP
peared, and that the steam engine it.
self, with the gigantic powers confer
red upon it by the immortal Watt, will
dwindle into insignifcance in compari-
son with the hidden powers of nature
still to be revealed; and the day will
come when that machine which is now
extending the blessings of civilization
to the most remote skirts Of the globe
will cease to have existence, except in
the page of history"
To-day we are beginning to appre-
ciate the truth of this prophecy. To
day we see dynamical electricity in the
forefront Of the physical sciences. The
principle of the transmission of power
by electricity fast approaches its reali-
zation. We are, in truth. just entering
upon wonderful age.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-07
Great Head Of q Rat.

Two Austin gentlemen, Colonel
Yerger and Sam Bass, were talking
about the comparative intelligence Of
animals.
II think that horse is the most in
telligent animal, remarked Colonel
Yerger.
mo, sir, the horse is not. The rat
is the shrewdest and smartest little
animal l know of. 1t has a wonderful
power of discrimination. The rat
never sets fire to store by nibbling at
matches until everything is insured for
more than its value. A rat who is in
that line of business is sharper than a
fire insurance agent with sixty-ounce
brain and thirty years experience. y
1eGas Sittings.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-07

The Secretary of Western railroad
corporation, who laid his report on the
desk of the President the first Of the
year, was asked what kind of showing
he had made. Taking the whole
year we have run $4,000 behind ex-
penses, sir" ''How about the first six
months?" "Why, we cleared about
$4,000. The first six months of the
year with us always shows profit, but
the last six months pulls us down."
EXACTLY. Please cut your report in
halves. Wen publish the first six
months for the benefit of people look
ing for paying stocks, and wen keep
the next six months here to show to
stockholders who come to inquire why
we don't pay dividends. "-Wau Street
NeaCS,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-07

A Chinaman at La Porte, CAL, is
settling up business preparatory to re-
turning to the Flowery Kingdom to en-
Joy the wealth, said to be $4,000, 900,
made in mining on the Pacific coast.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-05-07

The language of flowers: Poor Char
lie sighed and said, my favorite flow
er, my dear, is the forget-me-not.' ~
Sand mine," she said, sis mari-gold,"
aud then poor Charlie knew the game
was up, and got.-Judge.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
Case EXTRAORDINARY,

Hasta hoy eran conocidas, en- todas
las naciones donde Sc habla la lengua
de Cervantes, las renombradas PiIdo-
ros purgantes de lunera ke,mnnos, de
Barcelona. Mas hoy 10 son va en- In
glaterra. Este es Ell caso extraordina-
rio. Y por que han podido penetrar
donde nadie penetra? Porque las PtL
doras purgantes de Munera estan COM
puestas de vegetables puros;
Porque no dan retortjones de vien-
tire; porque son ell mejor depurativo de
la sangre; porque, seghn indica su pros
pecto, ell que las tome, puede su placer
graduar la purga, sin alterar para NADIA
las horas de las comidas. Porque es
lie purgante mas barato de cuantos Sc
conocen. Cada GAIA contiene 25 pildo-
ras y cada dos pfldoras constituyen una
purga snave, y una GAIA vale DOS
REALES. ~ por one tan baratas?
Para que esten al alcance de todas las
tortunas J de esta manera poder yen-
der cuatro millones de cajas cada afio.
Sc recomienda contra los estrelli-
mientos, digestones dlflciles, dolores
de cabeza, hidropesia, reumatismos,
alecciones de hfgado, d las personals de
villa sedentaria y d las que estan pro-
pensas afecciones nerviosas, jaqueca,
y gastralglas. Las acompana extenso
DEPOSITO: Fin Ia Farmacja de
Carlos J. Monagas, Ell Maysgtiez, 2l0,
Marina Meridional; en- Aguadilla, Bo-
tica de Rovira; y en- Cabo- Rojo, Botica
de D. Jose Antonio Fleytss.
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Z 7 N E A
DE VAPORES -CORREOS ESPANOLES
entire Liverpool J Puorto-Rico.

Los vapores de esta Empresa
destinados a dicho servicio son
los siguientes:
PuertOriqas'ao, captain Ciri6n.
Bortnquen, capitAn Garate.
Nayagnez, capitan Gondra.
Nuero Ponce, captain Mendezona.
Humacao, capitan Izaguirre.
Despachandose uno ell rs de cada
mes, veces con escals en- Santander
Para otros pormenores dirigirse d los
sefores White Forman y.Co, Liver.
pool, Sobrinos de Ezquiaga, San Juan
Pto.-Rico, Kraemer y Co., Nayagnez,
Muller, Hiugelber9, Forfar y 90. Ponce
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CAFE De LAS MARIAS
DE Los SENORES BlLLESTEROS HERNANOS

Situado este establecimiento en- uno
de los pueblos mas c6ntrlcos de Ia Isla,
limitrofe d Yauco, donda Sc recolecta eli
mejor cafe de America, permitido le es
d los duenos, remesar, d los que les
fave rezcan con sus 6rdenes desde la
Peninsula, Habana 8 Nueva- York, las
mejores clases de dicho frnto.
Dlrecci6n.-Sres. Ballesteros Her
manos.-Las Marias, Puerto Rico. 81
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REToRNo.

EorAs:--En 50 viaje de ida recibira sl vapor
On Puerto-Rico los dias Is DE cada mes Ia carga
v pasajerOsque para los puertos del Mar Sa1be,
oue sale de Barcelona 81 rs y dc Ckdiz 81 80.
En- su viaie de regreso, entregarA al correo
uue ssle de Puerto Rice el dis 10, 10 carga y
lasaieros que conduzca procedentes de los puer
tos del Mar Caribe Ell Pacifco, para CAdiE y
Barcelona.
En- Ia Apoca de cuarentenas, sea dssde l.
da Nave al 30 de Eetiembre, se sdmite cargs
cara Gadix, Barcelons y Santandsr, pero pssa-
ierOs. solo para Ell tltimo puerto.
Para mas informes sus agentes-
Sobrtnos de EzSUsa1G.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
Sc NENDE

Una pintoresca y c6moda casa
en- Ia "a linca de Puerta de Tie
IRA, con todos los accessories nece-
>arios para una familia de gusto;
ocupa muy buen sitio, y ticne CO
chera y un delicioso y extenso
jerdin con muchos arboles fruta
les de varios paises. Puede decir.
sc que participa de la Capital y
el campo.
Para informes dirigir>e a D.
Andres Boo, calle de San Scbas
tian, nimero 6S, en- esta Capital
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
SOCIEDAD AN0NIMA
DE CREDITO MERCANTIL

Acordsda por la Junta Directiva Ia
devoluci6n del cupon ndmero Is los
accioniStas que la deseen pueden estos
pasar d recojerle desde luego en- las
ofcinas de esta Sociedad, durante las
horas que estan abiertas al pdblico.
Puerto Rico, Julio % de lS85.--EI
Director, CerrG. 80
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r. POU BUSO l. Go.

que principalmente se dedicara al ra-
mo de comislones y agencias, y que ha
delegado sus poderes generates su
hiJo d. Ramon Pou Rios.
La nueva casa ofrece sus servicios al
comercio Puertoriqueno y Sc encargara
del cumplimiento de las 6rdenes para
compra de efectos, consignaciones de
frutos y otros negocios en- su ramo con
Ell bnen cello y honradez que acredito ell
Sr. Pou dnrante su larga carrera mer-
cantil en- Humacao.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
Linea de HaVre- -Pauillac- Veracruz.
CONDICIONES.

Los ietes pasajes son ragadeios EN- orc
smeTcapc, 6su eqnivalerse en- moneda oorrien-
to cen el 0 p.S dc aumenio.
CONCESI0NEs.
Esta Agencia expide pasa jes de ida yuelta
en- los viajes intercolonialee, vklidos per dos
meses con un is pS de- re6aja, en- los trss-
stlGnticos vAlidos por IN ako con IN 25 pS
de rebaja.
1 toda famiiis cuyo pasaje co,Ipute el mon
tarte de cuatro passages de oimala SO 10 con-
cedsrA una rebaja de Is pS
Los nihos memories de tres &dos gratis: de
s shos, Is 4. e; de l2 Ia mitsd, y de
IL cumplidos on sdelante pagarsn passje on
tero. Cuando una fsmilis tenga varos nj
6os memories de amos solo rno de ellos se
llevarA gratis; los dem&s pagarln 4. q pa-te
de pasajs.
PASAJES DE CRiADOs.
Los vsrOnes al preeio fjado para los de en-
trtpuente, y las mnjeres pagar4n 2I3 del pa
sale tornado por sus amos.
FLETEs.
Los conocimientos de cargs deoen ser pre-
sentados en- la Agencis con la debida sntels.
ci6n, no admitiendose los que traigan sellos on
lugar de 6rmss.
Para toda clsse de informes, dirigirse a
Agente,
Jose T. Silva.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
LITOGRAFIA
DE
A.LYNN, ,SUCESORA DE Morris.

Constituida nuevamente bao mi solo nombre, con
competente direction provisa de titles material necesaro
diendo eecuar cuantos encargos hagap po dcies
compcados que sean la seguridad de que dejare
tsfechos todos los gustos enas todas las exigencia
Tanto la simple tarea, ell art(sco diploma; ell SEN
clio recibo comercia como los documentos bancarOs e
pequeno lce elegante marqua para tabacos etc.
ETC. garantizo quedara satisfaction de los nteresados
pereco como los trabaos que hagan en- e cxtranc
Muestraro dc toda clase de raba que encargue
exhibra en- este establecmiento remtira vucta de
correo quien 10 solicite
FORTALEZA 24
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IMPORTANTE.

Las tan renombradas especialidades
farmaceuticas de los Sres. Munera her,
manos, de Barcelona, sc encuentran 70
en- todas las baenas fsrmacias y dro-
gnerfas. Los continues pedidos de
particulares, hacen que los comprado-
res al por mayor esten bien surtidos de
elias.
Aceites de higado de bacalao de to-
das classes, yodado ferruginoso etc.
Jarabes medicinales de todas clases,
de balsamo de Tul6, brea, naranjas
amargas, bromurado, digetla, fosfato
de cal gelatinoso, rabano yodado, quina
ferruginoso savia de pino, rob, Estoma-
cal, Mamera, cajas dc 80 pspeles, crema
de bismuto, vinos quinsdos al Jerez,
Licor de Brsa y pildoros pnryantes dc
Maaera.
Estes especialidades han rebajado
la venta de las extranjeras extraordi-
nariamente, debido q sn calidad y
precios, pues ninguna de elias excede
de DIEZ REALES VELLON FRAS-
co.
FARMAcIA, EsoUDILLRRs q. BARGE
Iona.
DEPOSITO: en- la Farmacia de
Carlos j. Monagas, en- Mayagiez 2lO,
Marina; en- Aguadilla, Farmacia del
Rovira, y en- Cabo-Rojo Farmacia de
Fleyta. 4
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AL PURLICO.
GRAN ECONOMTA.

GRAN ECONoMIA.
Los coches-correos de la Empress
Regis Ramos, que hacen ell servicio de
esta Capital Ponce por Aibonito, I'd.
miten pasajeros en- todo Ell trayecto,
con precios muy limitados. El viaje
entero, desde Ia Capital 4 Ponce y Vi
ce-versa, no cnesta mas que EETE Pc
sos, menos de Ia cnarta parte de 10 que
importa I'm fete. En- regla de proper
ci6n Sc cobra por cada uno de los tra-
yectos por separado. @t
Sc ofrece ademas puntuslidad y e.
nero en- todo 10 referente 1 este servi-
clio. Cada coche admite dos pasajeros.
Caguas, 16 de Julio de 1SS5.-Re-
gis- Ramos. OIL
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VAPORES.

n. Z. vfilaverde, cap c. Perales.
Baldomero 1glesias, cap. c. Ugarte.
Deseosa Ia Compahia de dsr mas amphtud 4
.sta unea. abriendo comunicaciones entire el
mayor ndmero posible de puertos, ha tornado
Il ssguients itinerario que ser& servido por los
vapores srriba expresados.
Wales DE LA HABANA A COLON.
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Sainz, Cerra s. Co.
CIGARHkILLOS
MARCA "ESTAN|LLO" De LA HABANA
PRUEBA HACE FE.

Tengo guso poner de pd6co d,
lsla one des techa ha mporado or
represenau de la lrca de cgaO del Sr Ean cantiad
de de dcho au obeto de haeos
rdbco cua pnbe dcho cigarr,
al de las emas brca Halana expendendose
de fabra; dcou1ando dniamnt los que
artcuo al impoltado este pals.
De todas parties Der6to principal San Juan de
Puerto Rico Aguia Dgado Co., Tetuan Comisons
de Ia flhrica. Badomeo Chico
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
LIBROS De COMERClO.

Sc han recibido ingleses y nor
4e-amerieanos de calidad superior
desde 800 600 tolios y Sc venden
4 Drecios baratisimos en IL Impren-
tn del B0LEIIh.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
ALAMBIQUE.

Sc VENDE uno de $50 galones de
cabida, con su correspondence cabezo-
tie, tuberia y culebra, todo s6lido, de-
perfecta construction y casi sin uso. ia
sado en- $50 5 y Sc ofrece por $50 5 de
co1tado.
Tambien Sc realiza una ai1uitara de
5 galones y varios envases. Dirigirse
al que suscribe en- Camuy. Juan
Brust. 80
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gNPRESk DE COCHES AIB0KlT0.
DIRECTION TELEGRAFICA
BECERRA AIBoNTTo.

Los dueaos de ests nuevs empress, que han
cO.npsado Ia que tenia Ia mucho tempo ests-
hIecida el senior Escalera, Ia han melorsdo con
Ia sdauieici6n de nuevos = magnihcos carrua-
ies dc f&brica Norte americana lade Potentes
v escojidas parejas de cabsilos, de tai mode,
aus Ia ponen en- condiciones 90 servif los peoi-
Sns de eochesqae sc le hagsn cualquiers hors.
Al dia & de la Doche y pars euslquier punto de
IA earreteTs central.
Precios equitativos eocheros inteIigentes
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
LINEA DE- COLON Y ANTlLLlS

sss,binada CON Ia Trasa2tintieu dc Ia miszHa
C0mpaaia ;ambi1n CON las del FeroeaTri'
De Poaan6 rapores de la Costa dol Sti~ Y
Norte eel Paetfco.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06
FlEGOS ARTIFICIALES.

La mar! de fuegos. San Sc
bastidn 6S, en- esta Capital, infor
marar. IS
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CIRCULAR.

R: Pou y Bus6 tiene el gusto DE-
participar d sus numerosos amigos y al
comercio de esta isla, que ha esta
blecido en- Barcelona (Catalnna), una
Sociedad mercantil bajo la raz6n 80
cial de
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PrOductO higi6nico,
ALCOHOL DE MENTA FRANCES
superior & la Menta InQIesa

Preparado con gran esmero y
muy conveniente para la salud
tocador y como bebida refrescan
te.
Cada frasquito lleva consigc
una instruction para las diversas
aplicaciones que tiene este pro.
ducto.
Precio del frasco: 60 ctvs. en- la
IMP. DEL BOLETIN MERCANTIL.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-09-06

Da q conocer los medios mas
adecuados para preyenir y curar
toda clase de padecimientos, y es
una obra necesaria a los Veteri-
narios y Farmaceuticos e indis.
pensable d los iabradores, CANA
deros v d cuantos Sc dedican a la
cria de animales titles al hombre.
POR B. ARAGO.
De venta en- Ia Imprenta del
BOLETIN a So 40.
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YlPORES- -CORRE& Esp.
pR LA C0YpAEIA TRAsATLANTlCA
ASTcs
n. LOPEZ 4. Co.

para Pasrto-Rico J Ia haoana
sAIffaS--De Barcelona los dias 70 de cada
m-a-De Vs!sncia Ell 5.--De Malaga 81 Z T.-
De cAdis el 10 so.-pe Santander el 1O.-De IA
Coru6A 81 81.
Sc sxpepdea biIlsscs dirsctos para hayague.
ponc. san,,sfo de Cuba 0i1srA, Nuevitas, SARA
nTIis y Coion, con sra-bordo en- Puerto-hieo IA
hanA.
yIAJK DIRECTo DEsDE PUERTO Rico
A sANTAN DER.
a.,,s. A. puerso-Ric oel diA 10 do cadA nes.
. cAnara "a CAnara 80 c. prefse - Cam
1855 lsO IS 50
Tnmbisn pucde hacsrse 81 viaje, saliendo de
Puerto-Rico ,os dias 4, 10 - de cadA mes
traabordando en- Ia Habana.
Los precios para esfos vfAles' son 100
l.s i.s sa
--
Do Puerto-Rico ls HAbAnA.-t 30 "a w
De idern Santander, CAdis O..
Barcslona (viA Habanal...- 200 100 "
O. sxpsdsa pasaiss dc ida y Suslta con % p de
rskajA- .
mines.
PRIMERA Y SRGUN CAMARA.
Un ufno hasss de dos amos en- cada fauiina, grs-
hs Los derAs hAsta amos IN cuarso Pasele' Los
de7G Il aHos medic pasaie. Los dennis pasaie sn-
aero.
TERCERA CAMARA.
N, ri5o. hasts dos amos gr4.is. Los ni6os has
"A amos medic pasaie. Los demAs pasaie entere'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-20
E.nn,nr.,sI.ifa saved.

During the stormy days of the For
ty-fourth Congress, when the Elector-
al count WAS being made, Ransom es-
tablished new chain to the future
Secretary's gratitude. Mr.. Lamar
made near the close OF the session one
of his eloquent appeals in favor of
standing by the electoral count.
This speech was late at night, when
some of the membes had been to the
restaurant more frequently than was
good for their mental powers. There
was one member who has since passed
away, and whose name will not there
fore be used, who was drunk, exceed
ingly drunk. He heard Lamar's
speech, and so did Senator Ransom,
who had come over from the Senate
for that purpose. At its conclusion
Lamar and Ransom walked into the
room back Of the Speakers stand and
sat down. The drunken member, en-
ragged at Lamar's speech, swore he
would kill him, and going to where
Ransom and Senator Lamar were
seated, called the latter traitor to his
party, and, drawing pistol, presented
it at Lamar's breast. Lamar did not
see it, but Ransom did, and seizing
the drunken man, whirled him round
and pushed him toward the door.
Lamar caught the situation and drew
his pistol, but said: II will not shoot
him his back is turned toward me-"
This event bound Lamar still more
firmly to Ransom.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-20

New YORK, June 15.-General
Grants condition has again become
alarming. The cancer has been swell
ing during the last two weeks and
yesterday his breathing was so badly
affected that it was feared he would
lapse into the same critical condition
of last March. On account of the
patients condition, DIR. Douglas is
urging that he be at once removed to
Mount McGregor, lest he may grow
too weak to allow OF his removal. 1t
is expected everything will be in readi-
ness for starting tomorrow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-20

United States Marshal 10. J. Ivans
has information of the breaking up,
near jamestown, in Flutress county,
last Friday night, of an illicit still, and
the destruction OF six tubs of beer.
Four arrests were made. three men
named Madewell and one named
Stephens. The still was hid out and
also one of the operatives, and they
were not captured. The four will be
held to court.
The officials on the raid we're Depu-
ty Marshals 10. Taylor, J. c. Duff, l..
7. Walker, Collector Hugh L. Moore
and W. W. Freshour, formerly deputy
collector. This is the first arrest
made by the revenue force since the
new administration came in.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-20
1'he BELT Was His.

Half dozen anglers met in fish
ing tackle store yesterday afternoon.
All had been to the country and had
a fish story to tell.
"Did you read that story about a
man plowing up the carp in the bot
tom of an old pond, or rather where
the pond had existed year before?"
asked Mr.. Willard.
"Yss, and the carp were alive" as
sented Mr.. Josselyn.
"The carp is singularly tenacious Of
life" remarked Mr.. Zeiglcr. ~ re-
member once catching a basket of
carp and bringing them home. But
was suddenly called away, and the
basket remained in my buggy for FIVE
days. On returning | found every
fish alive, and as strong as when
taken out of the water"
A grim silence followed Mr.. Zieg-
lcr's statement, at last broken by Mr..
Green, who enquircd, "How many
days. sir?"
Five days, afterward, sir" replied
Mr.. Ziegler, sternly.
THAT reminds me-" said Mr.. Green,
"of Il sea-eel ! caught once Off Saucel-
ito. l took him home, but the folks
would have nothing to do with it. /
keep two Jersey cows, but" and Mr..
Green's tale came to an abrupt halt.
"Go on, Charley" said Mr.. Willard,
"and what connection has a sea-eel
with Jersey cow?"
"Ah, that's where the point comes
in" said Mr.. Green. "The week after
the eel was flung away both COWS went
dry. thought this very strange,
and, indeed, suspected my ncighbors
OF milking them in the night. One
evening determined to watch for
myself-but what is the use of telling
you fellows, you wouldn'tbelievc me. "
"Oh, so on anyhow, Green
"Well, gentlemen, ! swear that at
IL 80 on that night | saw with my
own eyes that eel rise out Of the grass
and fasten on to the cows udder. As
soon as he milked her dry, he tackled
the other, and"
"That will do" said tho proprietor
of the store quietly. "Not another
sentence, Mr.. Green; the belt is
yours" and he handed that gentle
man large leather belt with an or
namental buckle, which Mr.. Green
fitted on with much modesty. The
other anglers exchanged glance ol
mournful gravity, and one by one
piled out Of the store; the proprietor
resumed the vanishing OF fish pole
and Mr. Green, taking the hint him
self, modestly withdrew.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-06-20
He Was waiting.

A good old Kentucky democrat who
has been waiting twenty-five years
for a post-othce, owns fine dog,
which is his constant companion.
The other day the dog had been hay
ing run in the sunshine, and was
resting on the porch, with his tongue
hanging out.
"That's boss dog" said a travelling
man, who had been selling the old
man a bill Of goods. 6&
"You're right, he is,p said the old
man proudly,
"What makes him stick out his
tongue that way2s
Politics"
Politics. How?A
"Why, sir, that dog knows Cleve-
land is elected, and he knows l want
q postofIice, and he's got his tongue
ont, ready to begin licking stamps