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MEXICO.
Important Propositions by the Ma
tionaI Chamber of Commerce.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. IA, via Galveston
A memorial on the silver question has been
addressed to the President of the Republic
by the National Chamber of Commerce. The
memorial states that while the causes of the
depreciation of silver are complicated and
difficult to understand the danger is fully
comprehended and if the depression of the
value of the metal continues it must unayoid-
ably ruin the mining interests of Mexico and
produce widespread commercial crisis and
most sinister consequences. More than three
fourths of all the merchandise that Mexico
imports from Europe and the United States
has to be paid for in remittances of Mexican
dollars, because the agricultural interests of
the country are not sufficiently developed to
permit of the expectation of the products of
the soil on large scale. The memorial calls
attention to the existence in various States
Of the republic of taxes on the circulation and
expectation of money. The memorial sug-
gests as remedies to diminish the danger of a
crisis the abolition of taxes on the exporta-
tion of native woods; that prompt measures
be taken to prevent State Governments from
taxing the production, working and exporta-
tion Of agricultural and mining products; ;
that Mexico join in the deliberations Of the
next monetary conference of the nations,
and finally that direct steam navigation be
established between the Pacific ports of Mex
leo and those of Asia.
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Bath News.

[From Our Regular Correspondent
BATH, Jan. 13-
There have been annual MEETINGS Of several
societies this week. The Patten Library
Association, elected officers for the coming
years as follows:
PreSident-John Patten.
Secretary-JameS S. Lowell ~
Drectors-Samuel F. Dyke Jonn y. ShaWt
John G. Richardson Galen C.. Moses and Geo. L.
Hughes. =, ~,
Resolutions were adopted on the death of
one of the directors, John II. Mcclellan, Esq
Last evening the Sagadahoc Historical
Society held its annual meeting and elected
the following;
President--A. G. Page, tor the fourth time)
Vice President; 6dDcIsS d; Robinson.
Treasurer-R. D. Bibber.
Executive Committee-G. L. Newman, j. NJ
Trott and p. M. Reed
Rev. A. F. Dunnells and A. A. Reed were
voted members.
The banks have this week chosen their
yearly officers and directors as below:
eat Sagadtahoc Bank &Bank-Franklin Reed, president; a.
directors; H. Eames, cashier
Peoples 20 Cents Savings Bank-Galen c.
Preble. ). D: Robinson, Reuben s: Hunt, dircc-
tors; Mr. I. W. Weeks was elected treasurer i'll
place OF Geo. w. johnson, resigned.
Bath National Bank-Arthur Sewall, president
A. G.. Page, T. w. Hyde, j. z. Delano, S. $.
Sewall, R. s: Hunt, W. d. Sswall, directors; W.
d. Hill, cashier.
Fist National Bank-G. C. Moses, f. o. Moses,
}. d. Robinson, c. Q. Minot, A. Palmer n. Pal
mef, H. w. SwantOn directors; G. @. Moses,
president; WE'D. Mussenden, cashier.
Marine National Banks. ID. Bailey, presidents
H. A. Duncan, cashier; G. G. Hyde. II. w. Field
z. NJ. Whitmore and j. NJ. Hayes, directors
Lincoln National Bank-Chas. Davenport; presl-
dent; L. ". Houghton, b. M. Morse C. Z. Fatteh
and j. S. Elliot, directors.
The Bath Savings Institution elect officers
and directors in July yearly.
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tation to the Secretary of the Treasury for
M. Dingley of Maine, from the shipping
committee, reported resolution directing
that committee be appointed to inquire in
To what. if any, legislation will promote the
interests of the American marine employed
in the fisheries and to report by bill or other
wise. 1t was adopted.
a resolution for the distribution of the
Presidents message was adopted without OBJ
lection.
On behalf of the committee on presidential
laws. Mr.. Caldwell of Tennessee called up
the Hoar presidential succession bill.
Mr.. Cooper of Ohio, who prepared the mi
nority report, stated the reasons which i'm
PEELED him to take stand against the meas
ure, and pointed out the objections which he
considered as fatal to its utility.
Both Mr. Caldwell and Mr.. Cooper were
then subjected to considerable questioning
by various members, but stoutly maintained
their position in the premises.
MFR. Eden OF Illinois defended the bill
against adverse criticism and pointed out
wherein it was an improvement over the ex
isting law The present measure, he said,
would preserve the country from anarchy in
case of trouble arising in the matter of pre-
sidential succession.
Mr.. Mckinley of Ohio gave notice Of a sub
sttute he would offer for the bill.
Mr.. Peters of Kansas regarded the pending
measure as unconstitutional, ineXpedient and
unpolitic, and but for these faults II was
pretty fair bill. He asserted that Congress
had no power to enact a law which Violated
the intent of the constitution, and which in
effect declared that appointive officers should
act as president.
After further debate the bill was laid aside
until tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. Matson of Indiana Fri
day night sessions were ordered for consid-
Grafton of pension bills.
Adiourupd
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BATH, Jan. 14.-The second days session
of the Maine Reform Clubs opened this fore
noon. State officers were chosen as follows
Presidents. W. Townsend of Gardiner.
Vice Presidents-George II: Lefavor OF Port
A. X. =. Buffum, of Portland.
Secretary Thomas Stevens of Bath.
State Committee-Aroostook, Mr.. Perry; An
Kennedy; Franklin, John Allen; Knox, Dr..
Wiggin Kennebec, A. X. Buffum; Lincoln, L.
Head; Oxford, William T. Eustis; Penobscot
erset, E. S. Hawes Waldo, George E. Brackett
1t was voted to hold the next State conyen-
tion at Skowhegan, on June 9th and 10th.
After appointing committee ON resolutions,
the convention adjourned at noon to 2 O'Clock
this afternoon.
AT the afternoon session resolutions were
passed on the death of Chas. w. Wilmington
of Buckfeld, prominent reformer, after
which largely attended praise meeting was
held
The closing session was held at City Hall
tonight. Stirring temperance speeches were
made by Messrs. Buffum, Gardiner, Lefavor
of Portland, Rev. H. E. Foss, John Nc
Kiever of Bath, and others.
Didn't Exterminate Many Indians.
LEWISTON, Jan. 14-Charles Whitcomb,
one of the Livermore boys that robbed
lady Of 81 600 and fed West, was brought to
Lewiston and taken to Liyermore tonight.
The Barker boy escaped from the officers in
New York and has not been found.
An Icy Bath and Narrow Escape
from Death.
BIDDEFoRD, JAM 14.-Three or four men
in the employ of Joseph G. Deering, manu-
facturer of lumber on Springs Island, were
at work cutting the ice from the dam back of
the latter's mill this forenoon, when the ice
on which they were standing gave way, and
one of them, Mr.. Boothby, was precipi-
tated into the water and was carried head
long over the dam and disappeared in the
river below. He came to the surface dozen
rods from the spot where he went under,
and struck out for the shore, which he sue
ceeded in reaching with a great deal of diff
Guilty. When he emerged from the water he
was thoroughly chilled by his icy bath and
exhausted from his great exertion, and it
was with the utmost difficulty that he moved.
His was very narrow escape from death.
Weekly Payments In the Mills.
AS other mills have commenced paying
their help weekly, the York Manufacturing
Company took vote of its operatives today,
in order to see whether they preferred
monthly, bi-monthly or weekly payments.
The advocates of weekly payments were the
most numerous, and they will be adopted
probably in February. The other mills will
follow suit.
The Governor and Council.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 14.-Goyernor Robie has
called special session of the Executive
Council for Jan. 25th at p. m. The petit
ton of the citizens of Houlton and ArooS-
took county for the appointment of special
liquor constable win come up. Several ap-
pointments will be submitted.
The Wrecked Schooner Sea Bird.
PORT JEFFERSON, L. l., June 14.-The
schooner Sea Bird of Ellsworth, Me-, before
reported ashore at Batting Hollow, is badly
washed. She will be fioated and towed to
this harbor. The crew are badly frost
bitten.
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GENERAL NEWS.

j. F. Richardson, Republican collector of
customs at st. Albans, VT, has resigned vol
unfairly.
Widow Templeton, aged IS, of Essex,
Mass, while running up on the track to see
her nephew, was struck by a passenger en-
gine and instantly killed at Middlesex yes
terday.
James Shiffert and Wilson Eek were instant
ly killed by cave-in of rock at Hartzell'S
ore mine near Alburtis, Pa, Wednesday eve
ming.
The steamer Canada, from Havre, with the
four Newark, N. j. children, who went to
Paris to be treated by Pasteur, arrived off
Sandy Hook at 2.15 o'clock yesterday.
A bakers convention was held in Pitts
burg, Pa, yesterday, and it adopted consti-
tuition and effected permanent organization
under the name of the National Union of
Bakers, the object of the association being
to advance the intellectual status of its MEM
bers, shorter hours of labor, and to make
wages higher and more uniform. Their head
quarters will be in New York.
The water supply Of Cleveland, O.,was en-
tirely cut off last night by fine ice in the lake
filling the water tunnel.
Schooner Mabel Dillaway one of the miss
ngHloncester fishermen has been given up as
lost. She had 16 men, mostly from the Prov
lnees. John Longon, master, was OF Glou-
Cester,
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CAST UP BY THE SEA.
The Skeletons of Two Victims of the
Wrecked City of Columbus Found.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Jan. IA vessels $
after house, apparently newly painted and
about u feet wide and2O feet long, green top
and with light railing on each side, was
picked up ON the shore at the north side of
this island, near Roaring Brook (Chelmark)
18th inst. 1t had not been long in the water.
Two human skeletons tied together by a
rope, were also found. They apparently had
been in the water long time, and they are
thought to be two of the many victims of
the steamer City of Columbus, wrecked off
Gay Head two years ago. A lot of shoes
similar to those taken from the City of Co
lumbus at the time of the wreck were also
washed ashore.
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First Case Under the Dingiey Ship
ping Bill.

BosToN, Jan. 14.-The first local case un1-
came before Commissioner Hallett today.
Joseph H. Thombs, master of the schooner
Benjamin Fabens, was charged with having
paid advance wages to a clearinghouse
keeper at Pensacola, Florida, on account of
alleged that he advanced $40 on account of
each man and charged it to him on settling
with him in Boston. The penalty for thus
advancing wages is a fine amounting to four
times the sum advanced, or imprisonment
not exceeding six months. Thombs was
held in $500 for the District Court.
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The covernor and council.
THE HENRY WARNER.
safe Arrival of the Bark at Boston.


Boston, Jan. I4.-Bark Henry Warner of
Portland, Reed, Buenos Ayres, Nov. 20,
passed Point India, 21st, with hides, &C., to
U. w. Rice & Co., arrived today. She re-
ports she had moderate variable northeast
winds to the 25th; experienced moderate
southeast trades in the South Atlantic and
strong northeast trades which were carried
up to latitude 1890 Thence to Vineyard
Haven fresh westerly gales and head seas.
On Jan. 9th at p. m. Shovelful Lightship
bearing NE by E, about two miles distant,
was in collision with unknown bark striking
her forward of forerigging, and during which
"a carried away our flying jibboom and
sA'' ., ~ale, also doing considerable damage
lhattihe, or. The wind at the time of the
10 .ne cu'"d'> the west. and our vessel
colilsloh was ILonn III Z. We could dis
was heading NE by E he $40,
oern no lights on the other ve-
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BOUND, GAGGED AND ROBE o.
How an ObIiging Drug Clerk Was
Treated in Rochester, N. n.


ROCHESTER, N. H, Jan. 14.-Arthur Jen-
kins, who is clerk in S. F. Sanderson's drug
store, was about to close the store at II
o'clock last night. when stranger stepped
in, saying he wished a prescription put up
Mr.. Jenkins stepped to the rear end Of the
store to light lamp, having blown them all
out previous to locking the door. AS ne
turned, as he supposed, to take the prescrip-
tion from the man, he found revolver
pointed at him by the stranger, who ordered
him to put his hands behind him. The stran-
ger then bound and gagged him, and laid
him behind the counter. He then secured
about 800 and various articles from the store
and departed. Mr.. Jenkins describes the
man as tall, stout built, weighing about 175
pounds, with Scotch cap pulled down over
his face. He also says there were two more
fellows outside watching, No clue has as
yet been obtained.
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Knights of PythIas.

GRAY, JAN 8, 1886.
The following were duly installed as Off
GERS for the ensuing term of Sebago Lodge
No. 3S, K. of p, by Past Chancellor c. T
Mabery:
P. CIV. H. Dow
G. C.-E. w. Hail.
V.C.-Edward Caswell.
NJ. of E.-Wm. A. Chapman.
M. of F.-J. 4. Libby.
X. of r. Sc. NJ. Edwards.
P.-Albert Small.
M. at 40. w. Weeks
o. G.-R. o. Cobb.
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esting remarks upon the origin and work of
the order. District Deputy Fl. ii. Neyens
also made some remarks. After the installa-
tion and remarks, the company adjourned to
the dining hall, where full justice was done
to an excellent repast. The evening was
pleasantly concluded with an hour of social
enjoyment
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A Horrible Story.

New HAVEN, Conn, Jan. IA horrible
story comes from Wallingford. The report
says that a colored woman, living near Pond
baby in the oven to keep it warm, the fire be-
ing nearly out. While the wife was away
the husband came home, and, unaware of
the whereabouts of the child, built hot fire.
The wife noticed the smoke coming from the
chimney, and hurried home. She arrived too
IN daath
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The Nova Scotia Fishermen Ask for
Reciprocity.

HALIFAX, N. S., Jan. 14.-At meeting of
the Chamber of Commerce held last evening,
the following resolution was passed unanl-
= -eotued. That this Chamber request the Domin-
hes '-riment TO take such steps as may lead to
ion Cove 18th the Government of the United
negotiations W. >"ity treaty between the two
States for a reciprC.- -ah trade arrangements as
countries, embracing sL. ~tage OF both, lnciud-
may be for the mutual advan. nf the greatest
ing the fishing interests which are "nple.
Importance to large portion of our p,,
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Forest City Lodge, a. o. U. w.

Forest City Lodge No. 16, Ancient Order
of United Workmen, held its annual meeting
and election of officers last evening, the
members and their invited guests making
company of about sixty. The officers were
elected as follows
p, M. We. NJ. Gay.
M. VS.. p. Harmon.
Foreman-D. w. Schwarz.
ON. S. Burbank.
R.-F. l.. Mosely.
F.-ChaS. +. Lucy.
R.-Chas. f. Roberts,
G.-Chas B. Butler
|, Wa. A. Plummer
O. Nj. N Libby.
Trustee-A. Trott, I'd.
After the election there was public in
stallation of officers by Grand Instructor F.
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A Movement to Form Painters
Union,

PpTTsBURG, Pa, JAN. 14.-The master
painters of this city have issued circular to
PAINTERS throughout the country, with view
to the organization of union for the pur-
pose of mutual protection. The association
Is not to dictate prices, but will confne itself
to the boycotting of manufacturers for alleg-
ed abuses of trade, such as the adulteratlon
of paints and the suppression of the manu-
facture and sale of mixed paints.
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The Contest of compositors

CHICAGO, Jan. 14-The third day of the
type setting tournament closed last night
Barnes has set total of 16,843 ems, Mccain
16 ,459, Hudson 1870, Levy Il, AS. Barnes is
the fayorite by heavy odds. In an hour and
half he set 3,011 ems, which beats the rec
ord.
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IN THE Kinks.

NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE,
Games last night resulted as follows;
At Boston-Bostons 3, Woburns 2.
At Salem-New Bedfords 8, Salems /,
AT Hayerhills 2, Somervilles !.
Game was drawn and not finished.
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FOREIGN
A Prefect Assassinated,


ment of Eure was assassinated today in a
railway carrige, and his body thrown from
the train while it was in motion. 1t is sup
posed that the motive for the murder was
robbery.
Opening of the Prussian Diet.
BERLIN, Jan. 14.-Emperor William OPEN
ed the Prussian Diet today. In his speech
His Majesty said Il am grateful for the
love and fidelity of my people, and for the
benevolent sympathy which has been ex-
tended to me from foreign countries. Our
foreign relations are friendly andisupport
fully our belief thatithe peace of Europe is
sure to continue"
Queen Victoria to Appear in Public.
LONDON, Jan. 14.-Queen Victoria has
commanded the production of M.'Gounod's
oratorio, Mors ct Vita, at Royal Albert Hall.
Her Majesty will come from Windsor to at
tend the performance. This will be the
Queens first appearance in public in many
years.
Matters in France.
PARIS, Jan. 14-M. LIE foyer has been re-
elected President of the Senate.
President Grevy's message was sent to the
Senate and Chamber of Deputies today.
Foreign Notes.
Malon, the prime minister of Belgium, who
had stroke of paralysis Tuesday. is dying.
President Grevy of France, has signed a
decree granting amnesty to persons convict
ed of political offences since 1870, and reduc-
ing the sentences of many offenders against
the common law.
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HOUSE..

In the House today, on behalf Of the COM l.
mittee on Judiciary, Mr.. Hammond of Georgia
called up a bill to provide that final Juqg-
ment against the United States rendered 6y
the court of claims shall bear interest az tle
rate of per cent from the date Of It's pfeSeh-
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepteD by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
TERMs-Eight Dollars Year. To mail sub
scrbers. Seven Dollars Year. If paid in advance
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
Indications for Portland and vicinity
Warmer, fair weather.
Indications for New England to-day are
fair, slightly warmer weather; variable
winds, falling barometer.
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The new barracks at the Soldiers National
Home at Togus are completed and occupation has
commenced Their capacity is about 100 men.
There are now 1926 inmates OF the Home. the
there. Forty-eight applications for admission are
awaiting action, which will be attended to as
soon as possible. The Home is a great boon TO
the veterans these frigid days.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTIAND Me Ian Il 188R

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. II, 1856.
YAM MI11AMI3P 7PM III p N
Barometer 30.812, 3O.S32 3O7e8 3o.775 3o.761
Thermo'r -1.2 11.9 POO 11.8 1872.
Dew Point AZ 2.7sI 11.0 sc 4.S
Humidity $40 CSC go 75.4 71.8
Wind. 80. INV NV NE N W
Velocity. Is 8 Il 8
Weather =. Clear lClear Clear Clear lClear
Mean daily bar. 80. 7soI Maximum ther =. 2I.o
Mean day taeT 1913 Minimum nul ther
Mean daily hum. 1873 Total precip...... 90
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Jan. H. 1886, 1000 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
knIl uAnA Aio.,c
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FROM WASHINGTON.
A Decision of Interest to Maine
Quarrymen.
No Plan for Relief of the Fisheries
Yet Reported.
Especial to the Press

Especial to the Press.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14-The Secretary OF
the Treasury has made decision OF inter-
est to Maine people as an established prece-
dent in like cases. he has decided that the
public building in Pittsburg shall be built of
granite instead of limestone or sandstone.
Maine furnishing the best granite in the
world will be likely to get large share OF
the contracts.
The object of Mr.. Dingley's resolution
adopted by the House today, directing the
shipping committee to inquire what legisla-
ton will aid the American marine engaged
in the fisheries, was to give the committee
jurisdiction over the question. No particu-
lar plan of action for the relief of the fisher
les is in view.
Personal.
President Sewall of the Maine Central
Railroad, and ], T. Hayden of Bath; Frank
Jones of Portsmouth, N. H., are here.
Maine Postmasters Appointed,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-These postmasters
have been appointed for Maine offices to-
day:
At Cross Hills. H. Gardiner, in place of El-
bridge Austin, who has resigned
At Sebago Lake-Oliver Dole, in place o. Mr..
Whitney, who was not commissioned.
At South Sebec-J. HaSsell, in place OF +. L"
Ball, who has resigned.
In South Windham-F. H. Freeman, in place OF
Eudora T. SWEET, who has been removed.
Admiral Porter III.
Admiral d. d. Porter is seriously i'll at his
residence in this city, and was compelled to
decline an invitation to attend the State din
ner at the White House this morning, Rear
Admiral Rogers win therefore represent the
navy on this occasion.
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Personal.
Maine Postmasters Appointed.

President Sewall of the Maine Central
Railroad, and J. T. Hayden of Bath; Frank
Jones of Portsmouth, NJ H.. are here.
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n SSsy-Sunday evening. between the Eastern
Ia Depot and the corner of Emery and Spring
Sts on either State or Spring st bunch OF keys:
The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaying
them at THIS OFFICE. III
n OST-Monday night between Exchange st.
AZ and Atlantic ST., a pocket book containing
sum of money and papers. The finder Will De re-
warded by leaving it at "a ATLANTIC ST.
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AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTS WANTED-To sell the best sell
IA ing household articles yet invented; large
profits and sure to sell. For particulars address
r. NJ. GORDON, Lewiston, Maine. 22-d
A GENTS Agents; money in it; an article
n very popular with ladies'; enclose stamp.
j. C. BARDWELL, Paxton, Mass 22-4
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MAIN e.
The Reform Clubs.

BATH, Jan. 14-The second days session
of the Maine Reform Clubs opened this fore
noon. State officers were chosen as follows
President G w Tovnsend of Gardiner
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Many persons have wondered that all
animals seem to possess an instructive
knowledge of swimming, and that man
alone lacks this gift. 1t is not necessary
that person knowing nothing Of the
art of swimming should drown, if he
viii depend upon the powers of self
preservation with which nature has
endowed him. The pith of the whole
matter is contained in the following
paragraphs: When one of the inferior
animals takes the water, falls, or is
thrown in, it instantly begins to walk as
it does when out of water. But when a
man who can not Swim" gets into the
water, he makes few spasmodic strug-
giles, throws up his arms, and browns.
The brute, on the other hand, treads
water, remains on the surface, and is
virtually insubmergeabl
In order, then. to escape drowning, it
IS necessary to do as the brute does, and
that is to tread or walk water. The
brute has no advantage as to his relative
weight In respect to the water over man;
and yet the man perishes while the brute
lives. Nevertheless, any man, any
woman, any child who can walk on the
land may also walk in the water Just as
readily as the animal does, and that
without any prior instruction or drilling
whatever. Throw dog in the water
and he treads or walks the water In
stantly, and there Is no imaginable
reason why human being under like
circumstance should not do the same.
The brute, indeed, walks the water in
stinctively, whereas man has to be told.
The Argonaut.