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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
OLD GRIMM GOT HIS TREAT.
How Higgins Had to 'sSet Elm up for the Old
Boys.
Wash ington Letter to Boston Herald

BOyS.
Wash ington Letter to Boston Herald.
Higgins has kept with him the two Republican
assistants he found in the Office. and they have
made his laDors lighter than they would have
been. One of them, old Grimm, as he is called
owes his place to a funny bit of cheek. On the
day Higgins was conducted into the Office and
introduced to the clerks there Old Grimm had
made up his mind he would be turned out. He
is broad-faced, heayy-eyed old fellow, with a
portly front and fearful wadde. When he was
called up to meet Higgins he was firmly con-
WINGED that the end of his term of service had
come. He waddled over to his new chief, was
introduced, and said
We'll Meester Heegins, subbost you hat
never been in dees Offices bevore?'
mo" said Higgins, II haven't"
well, den you dond know anyding oof de gus
toms herer
Not thing said the new chief.
"Humph! Dots vot / thought. You dond
efen know de fairst ding. supposel"
mo; what is tl"
"Vell. saire, de fairst ding vat a new abboint
ment CLERK moost do ees to yet UNI oop, saire, yet
up oop! Dat ees de farst diDg!"
The stupid, stolid face of the old Dutchman
and his bold, surprising impudence was just the
thing to knock Higgins off his feet and command
his instant and lasting admiration. He sent out
and got a basket of ampagne-Pommery Sec
and yet em oop, saire" for the whole Office,
and old Grimm has tenure Of his place as good
as Higgins has for his.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Why Don't They Stare at His?

buHaio courier.
A certain wretch in the city takes pleasure in
practices a little short of fiendish. His field of
operations is generally in street cars, and his
tactics are apparently very innocent, inasmuch
as they consist of merely casting his eyes upon
the ground. His delight is to enter car. one
side of which at least is we'll filed with ladies
He will seat himself on the opposite side of the
car and begin his persecution, which is all the
more cruel because there is nothing tangible to
resent With his hands innocently folded in his
lap he will begin to look intently on the floor at
the end of the seat opposite. OF course, the
woman in that corner, be she young
or old, buxom scrawny, bold
or modest, will at once become
conscious of her feet. Not daring TO look down,
she will feel certain there is something wrong
and first one foot will twitch, shift uneasily its
position, draw back as far the seat will let it,
seek the companionship of its mate, both of them
will sq1irm in vain endeavor of each to hide
behind the other, and finally, in aeonized
desperation, the unhappy woman will drape her
skirts in manner known only to the SEX so
shat neither foot is visible. Then the tormentor
will shift his eyes and begin on new pair of
feet When his destination is at great enough
distance he has been known to work his little
game until every woman in the car has been
known to have the appearance of being minus
her pedal extremities and is in state bordering
on desperation. Tar and feathers are too good
for such fiend
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06

Long Branch Letter in Baltimore Sun.
Quite number of the guests of the West End
were witnesses. this morning, to the amusing
embarrassment of a comely matron who pulls
the beam at figure something above 200
pounds, and whose bust is magnificent in size.
Her watch hung atsher waist attached to q
chain of the usual length The amiable lady,
desiring to ascertain the time of day. took hold
of her watch, but although she held it out as far
as the chain would stretch, and twisted and bent
her head in every conceivable direction, she was
unable to obtain asight of her timepiece. Altar
growing red and scarlet and failing in the at
tempt to detach the chain. she was constrained
to request another lady who was standing by to
peep at her watch and communicate the intelli-
gence for which she had made such an unsue-
cessful struggle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06

A Complicated System Controlling the Recar
renee of the Festivals.

renee of the Festivals.
Philadelphia Press
The Hebrew New Year happens this year on
the 10th and 18th of September while III 1884 it
fell on the 10Th and 2lst of that month, and next
year will be on the Both of September and lst OF
october. Ii can come as early as the 9Th of Seps
TENDER, and as late as the 3D. of October. The
reasons for these irregularities are as follows:
Inc Hebrews reckon their months in accord
ance with the change of the moon; some months
having twentynine and others thirty
days. common year consists of either 354 or
BOO days. To make up for the obvious lack, ac-
cording to the solar computation bisseKtiia
or leap years are added in every nineteen years.
viz, in the third, sixth eighth, eleventh, four
teenth, seventeenth and nineteeth. Each of These
contains full extra month OF thirty days.
AL the holidays however, are regulated by the
Passover, which must always occur about or
shortly after the period of the vernal equinox,
| between the 21st of March and the oath Of
| April The rabbis have shown immense knowl-
| edge of astronomy and mathematics in their ar
raneement of the Hebrew calendar, which is
| conceded to be a remarkable work. The fes-
| rivals and holy days have never been known tn
| happen other than at the prescribed periods In
accordance with the commands found in Hcly
Writ. SO precise and minute has been the labor
| that certain festivals cannot happen on any day
OF the week by reason of the injunctions per-
| tanning to their observance And yet the He.
| brew date remains unchanged in every case. IL
would, therefore appear difficult to understand
the method of the Jewish calendar, but this has
been greatly simpli6ed in various works devoted
| to the subject.
The Jews have never been compelled to resort
| to such an alternative as arose among the
Christians In the time of Pope Gregory XIII,
who was forced 10 rearrange the entire Julian
calendar by deducting ten whole days from the
month or October. 1852. ON account of evident
mistakes, even after it had long been accepted
| as guide.
The actual formation of the Hebrew calendar
dates from the Second century Of the Christian
era. but its final computation was finished In
| the Fourth century by Rabbi Hillel, the younger.
To make sure of universal observance of all
the festivals and holy days. in common with tho
Jews of Jerusalem, second day added to
each holiday except the Day of Atonement, by
reason of its being fast
The New Year is followed by the Day Of
Atonement this year on the 10Th of September,
beginning at sunset the previous day and last
ing until dark of that day, about twenty-five
hours. The intervening period is devoted to-
penitence. On the Oath commences the joyful
season--the Feast of Tabernacles- and the clos
ing holidays follow the LIST and I'd of October.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
REDEEMING THEIR OvERCOATs.
The Cold Wave Causes Many Impecunious
Men to Visit the Pawnshops.
Phitadelp Times

The Cold Wave Causes Many Impecunious
Men to Visit the Pawnshops.
Philadelphia Times.
The cold wave has FASTENED the steps of many
summer clad men to the pawn shops. All yes
terday afternoon and evening the clerks of the
loan offices where overcoats are taken were kept
busy handing them out to shivering, pink nosed
men.
''Got your tieketY" asked pawn broker of a
young man in buff trowsers and a seersucker
coat, who had asked for his newmarket.
Il guess have it here somewhere" he said
as he began to go over package of small slips
of paper which were illustrated in one corner
with the picture Of three balls. "By George, I
believe I've lost it." he said, as look OF despair
crept over his face.
two other men who had come in, but who were
more fortunate in having their tickets.
II haven't it here" said the young man, and
he was sent out to magistrate to make aft
davit saying when he pawned his coat and the
amount that was advanced on it.
"One at time, please: l can't wait on you all
at once. Heavens, you act as if it was freezing
outside" And the clerk perspired as he united
the package and took in the cash.
A dudish looking young stood on Race
street late In the afternoon and looked into q
pawn-shop window. He looked up and down
the street. and after satisfying himself that he
was unobserved, he made a dive through the
side door. A few minutes later he came out in
long, heavy oyercoat- and his pace slackened
as he got further from the pawn shop, and then
he walked with the air of millionaire. Inside
the loan office there was quite busy scene,
and nearly all the callers were seeking their
overcoats
'rhis is the busiest August we ever saw"
said pawn broker. you might think this was
the first of October by the way coats are being
called for We've done nothing all the afternoon
but hand down overcoats. About third of the
overcoats have been taken out, and if the
weather keeps this cool ] guess the others will
go before tomorrow night. If the weather turns
warm, why then the overcoats will all be brought
back to US. The people who pawn never keep
anything out which they can realize any money
on. Pawning seems to be mania with them,
and once begun it is seldom ever stopped"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Under the Guns.

Under the old embrasures dim,
Where the trailers hang from cannon grim
The long-lost cry of the buried shell
Comes in on the oceans stormy swell;
The sun hangs low where the crested wave
Tosses over the missing brave,
And / seem to see in his crimson glare
A ghostly flag on the rampant bare.
Under the guns that never more
VIII waken the echoes Of surge and shore
] lie, and laugh at the foamy crest
That lightly leaps at the seagull's breast.
The curlew screams, and the albatross
Dips his wing where the sea weeds toss;
And 'twixt my bark and the newest star
Is battered sail on broken spar.
Under the cannon, old and grim,
That frown ct the sea from portfolios dim,
Where out of reach of the dashing spray,
The owlet sits like an abbot gray:
And the lizards back for moment chimes,
When the breezes futter the 6rowsy vines;
And the berries red in clusters fall
Over the old, unguarded wall.
Under the guns that long ago
Dictated terms to sulien foe!
Over the mouth of the culverin
A silyery web the spiders spins;
And half asleep in my hstless PROV
link the Past to the busy Now;
And 'twixt my bark and the newest star
Is a battered sail on broken spar.
IT. G. Harbaug
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06

study human nature. But, as was saying, the
prettiest sight have witnessed for long time
was on that hotels piazza. Just picture to your
self, my dear two of the loveliest babies twins
arrayed in the finest of lawns and dainty laces
being wheeled up and down in elegant baby
carriages by two extremely pretty nurse girls
dressed exactly alike. and who, instead of the
conventional cap. wore natty sailor hats and
fawu-coiored gowns, with snowy kerchiefs of We
olden times and the most captivating of aprons
The cutest part of the whole thing. though. was
that the nurse girls were also twins. How they
ever told the babies or the nurses apart was q
mystery to me- / christened them the Quartet
Beautiful and I used to welcome their coming
with rare pleasure, for am great admirer of
everything novel and pretty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
"ROMEO AND JULIET"
A Manager Who Believes in the Develop
ment of Home Talent.

ment of Home Talent.
New York Mail and Express.
"Ive never touched a foreign success. I'd
rather take American who's sitting in a
room with his head buried in his hands in de-
spair because hecan't get along, and develop him
into success I've gone on the principle that
things can be done as we'll here as abroad
That's the reason I'm preparing Romeo and
Juliet for the Union-square / want TO show
that we can put the play the stage as correct
ly, richly and tastefully as it was put on at
the Lyceum in London by Henry Irving"
AS the speaker made these remarks he was
handling some rich fabrics Familiarity as if he
had stood all his life behind counter in a large
dry goods establishment showing the most ex
pensive stuffs in the store to customers He was
a slightly-built man, of medium height and with
face in which true American pluck and deter
mination were strongly marked. Any theatrical
man would have recognized him as j. NJ Hill,
the manager The fabrics he was handling were
some of the stuffs for the costumes designed by
Capt. Alfred Thompson for the production,
under Hills management. of Romeo and Juliet
at the Union-square Theater. October Ii, with
Margaret Mather Juliet, Frederick Paulding
as Romeo, Mines Levick as Mercutio, H. A.
Wheeler, ST., as the Friar, Miss Carrie jamie
son as the Nurse, and the subordinate parts
filled with capable people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
A Scene at the Beach.
New York Mail and Express

One of the prettiest sights / have seen this
summer" observed lady to me the other day,
was at Long Branch And such an ingenious
idea as it was, too. You see" continued the
lady, Il am great sticker for being out of doors
as much as possible, and as am not able to walk
about much, why enjoy sitting on the piazza
and watching others do what l fain would do
If my health permitted. Lots Of quaint sayings
and dolngs have my ears and eyes been made
acquainted with in this way. i assure you it is
almost as good as play sometimes and piazza
is wonderful vantage ground from which to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06

Rutfa Miner

''There is good demand for help and es-
pecially for young girls" saia the manager Of
one of the Montana employment agencies, and
he complacently twisted his handsome brunette
moustache. Cooks, chambermaids and waiter
girls are in especial demand; they readily COM
mana from $l5 to $2l. 80 per week, with board.
Female cooks are scarce at from $50 to $50 per
month. Chambermaids readily secure $40 Der
month and waiter girls from $35 to 5000 course
including board. We have more orders in this
line than we can fll'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06

The Duke of Cumberland, who is erecting
castle in Gmundenn, on the Traunsee, ordered
the whole of the n-work for the outhouses
from Leipsic manufacturer. on condition that
none of the men employed thereon should be
either native naJuralzed Prussians and that
no engineer engaged in experimenting the work
should have passed his State examination in a
Prussian institution, or be in any way connected
with the Prussian state The chief engineer
was eysh Obliged to present his baptismal
record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
An Interchange of Civilities.


Archibald Forbes, the British war CORES
pendent, speaking of his visit to the national
Capital, and of the society there, says: 'If. by a
surprise of fortune the President happens to be
a gentleman, ETC., etc., etc. TO which we mty
add, land if by freak of nature the British
correspondent is enabled to know a gentleman
when he meets one, and so forth, and so forth,
and 80 forth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
Saving Money from q $500 Income.
aru Ynrk rial A

NEW IOfk OOmInerclaI AdYertlser.
New Village, in this State, must be very
economical place to live in. It is related of the
Rev. Otis Holmes, q resident there, and now
eighty-three years Of age, who receives 5000
year for his services, that he manages to live
upon that sum and that he claims to have
saved from the same salary during the past
eighteen years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
A Memorial of Daniel Boone.

Greenville (Tenn.) Letter in Atlanta Constitution.
1t was over and around these ancient hills, too,
that Daniel Boone hunted and pioneered before
making his final settlement in Kentucky Along
the banks of the pellucid and beautiful Wautuga
he chased the noble buck and was occasionally
chased in his turn by the ignoble 'bar" But
that Daniel was mighty hunter in those days
is now established fact of our national history
and there yet remains the record of his own
hands that the bar did not always find Daniel
fit subject for ursine hiarity. In the valley of
Boones creek, on the road from Jonesborough to
Brownsville, near to the Wautuga river, still
stands large beach tree, whose age is past find
ing out, but on whose ancient side is yet family
visible this inscription, made by Boone with his
hunting knife:
d. Boon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-06
GnED
On
Tree


From the above it will be seen that Dan1
wasn't much of hand at photography, punctua-
ton or the proper disposition of capital letters but
those matters can be readily disremembered, as
it were, in the face of his mighty achievements
as hunter, Indian fighter and founder Of the
noble Commonwealth of Kentucky.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-07-26

Ell 80 del corriente, a las 8 de
la manana, tendran lugar, en- la
Santa lglesia Cathedral, solemnes
ex6quias por ell eterno descanso
del alma del Excmo. Sr. Marques
de la Vega Inclan, Gobernador
Captain General que tue, hasta
su muerte, de esta Provincial.
Presidira ell acto nuestra Supe-
rior Autoridad ell Excmo. Sr. ID.
Luis Daban, quien, para mayor
esplendor de las exequias, ha dis
pucsto que concurran a las mis-
mas las Corpcraciones civiles y
militares, y que Sc invite, entire
otras personas, a los senores Con-
sules, Titulos del Reino y Caba
Ileros Grandes Cruces RESIDENCES
en- esta Capital.
Dlchas honras ,eran costeadas
por los batalloneS; 10 cual es do
blemente merltorio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-07-26

y para comunicar frescura, elasticidad
" vigor tanto al cuefpo como al espi.
rtu. rs
ConseiO d las madres. Ell jara
be Clamon te, de la sen IRA Wiuslow, de-
bera usarse siempre cuando los nifios
padecen de la deutici6n. Proporciona
alivio Immediate al pequeno paciente;
produce un sueGio tranquilo y natural,
aliviando todo dolor, y amanece ell an
CELTIC risuefo y felis. E. muy agra
daole al paladar. Aivia al pequenae-
10, ablanda las encias, calma todo do
lor, regalariza los intestinos, y ss Ell
mejor remedio conocido para la diarrea
ocasionada por la dentci6n ii otra
causa.
Armas y Jimenez, Cruz 13.
Venden Ia mejor y mas barata cuerda
de pita; est&n decididos d problrlo.
Chinches, cucarachas, ratO-
nes, hormigas, moscas, mosquitoes, in
sectos de todas clases, destruidos por
medic del "Rough on Rats. Pidase
a los boticarios.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-07-26
(Conclusi6n.)

En- tedo tempo 10 limpieza de las
habitaciones y de todas sus dependen-
cias Sc hace necessris; en- tempo de
epidemic es de imprescinai6Ie nscesi-
dad.
Los suelos, los lavaderos, gabinetes
resefyados, cocinas J todas las depen-
dencias de Ia casa deben estar tan
limpios como sea possible, perfectamen-
tie barridos y 10 mas secos que Sc pueds
no solo en- sus parties visibles sino tam
bisn en- los rincones y bajo los niue
bles.
Toda communication con las cloacss ,
sumideros debe ser cubiefta con IN
tragsnte inodoro provista de IN tnbo
en- s y adem&s debe ser desinfectada
cada Yeinte Y custro horas con una So
luci6n de onza y media de sn.fato de
cobrs (piedra hpiz, en- una botella de
aqua; de ssta preparation Sc echara 10
sufciente para que el recipiente del
tragante sc llene; tambien sc puede
nsar hipoclorito de cali (cIoruro de cal
del cue asan las savanderas), dos We
ees 10 que cabe en- una taxa de tomar
cafe, disnelto en- una botelIs de aqua
Los cafios, albahales, 8 registros que
no tengs tragantes, Sc tendran tapados
Sc desinfectarAn con los liquidos va
dichos Y colocando sobre 50 abertura
esponjas empapadas en- ellos.
Las letrinas deben impiarse, dardo
ls preferencia 81 sistema mas perfec-
cionado; desinfectsrse antes J des-
pues, mantenerlss tapadas, y tener los
gabinetea sn qne se encuentren, con
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-07-26
DE vEGA-ALTA.

Ell celoso Alcalde de Vega-alta
ha propuesto a la Corporation
que preside un voto de gracias
para la Excma. Diputaclon, por
haber suprimido la derrama pro-
vincial, en- ei presente afio econo-
mico. Creemos muy justo y acer-
tado e. acuerdo que aplaudimos,
como aplaudimos tambien, y con
mucha razon, 10 resuelto por la
Diputaci6n.
Ell tnfrascrito Secrstarto del Ayuhta-
mientO de este pueblo
Certifco: que en- session extraordina.
ria celebrada por ell Ayuniamiento ell
seis del actual, se acord6, entire otros
particulares, ell siguiente;
"El sefor Presidente, en- ell uso de
la palabra, manifesto: que por Ia aten-
ia communication de la Secretaria del
Gobierno General, de que Sc acaba de
dar lectura, Sc viene en- conoclmlento de
que Ia Excma. Diputaci6n Provincial ha
suprimido en- el presente aiic ec6n6mi-
co la derrama, 10 cual revela ell interes
Y buen acierto que guia d ese superior
centro en- todos sus sctos. pues, COMO
ciendo como conoce la sAictiva situa-
ci6n por que desgracisdamente atravie-
san los pueblos de la Isla, ha encontra-
do medios con que poder atender 50
presapuesto sin necesidad de tener que
gravar 4 los Municipios; que en- su
sentir los pueblos deben manifestar q
sus representatives la satisfaction que
tan saludable medida hs producido,
por 70 que no puede prsscindir de pro-
poner I'm voto de gracias para Ia
Excma. Diputaci6n, signifcandole de
este modo ell sgrsdecimiento de este
pueblo por 10 Suppression de esa carga
provincial.
La Corporaci6n, entsrada, y, recono-
ciendo ser una verdad cuanto expone
la Presidencia, acogis con entusiasmo
sus palabras, y scord6 por unaDimidad
que asi Sc le signi6que, haciendose pd-
blico para mayor satisfaction.
Y para remitir al senor Director del
BoLETIN MgRCANTIL, para su publlca-
ci6n en- dicho peri6dico, libra la pre-
sente visada por ell senior Alcalde en-
Vega.alta d diez y ocho de Julio de
mil ochocientos ochenta y cinco.-L.
Perez Guerra.-V.o B.@El Alcalde.
j. Gratacos.
Concurrentes:- Alcalde-P -Presidente,
D. Juan Grat&cos.-1@ Teniente de
Alcalde, D. Dimas Vega.-2.0 Tenien-
tie de Alcalde, D. Gregorio Maldonado.
Concejales, D. jose Antonio Rivera,
D. 1ldefonso Rodriguez, D. Cecilio
Vega, d. Vidal Vega.-Sindieo, d.
Jacinto Jeijo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-07-26
SIN TON nj son.

Una salida de...... tono de Ce-
sar de Bazdn:
Gel General SAM no lie quita los
oios de encima ess pobre lsla, J
cualquier dia Sc los manda Sagssta de
regalo."
Esto podra ser un chiste mas
8 menos desdichado.
Que es inoportuno, inconve
niente Z infundado, este no 10 ne
CARA nadie.
No desearia tanto ell digno &C.
neral Sanz regir esta lsla, cuan.
do no haee mucho, estando en- ell
Poder el Sr. Sagasta, pudo venlr
de Gobernador aquel patricio, y
sin embargo no vino.
Con que, aohntese una mas ell
corresponsal de El Pueblo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1885-07-26
CoRREspoNDENcfA ESPECIAL
"BoLErrN NrrRCANTIL."
Paris, 10 de Julio de 1885.
FRAECIA.

A I'M tempo diiimos que la cal
da del Ministerio Ferry, responsa-
bic de la politica ayenturera y cos
tosisima, especie de espejismo del
aumento del poder colonial de la
Francia, di6 lugar 4 una laboriosa
crisis ministerial, que c0ncluy6 con
la formation de un Ministerio com
puesto de miembros tomad0s de
varias de las fracciones politicas
Fepresentadas en- una Asamblea
formada de elementos heteroge.
meas, desprovista de las grandes