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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
The Tariff Debate,

WASHINGTON, April 18-At the Demo
cratic caucus, tonight, after consider
able debate, a resolution was adopted
that the Democratic members of the
ways and means committee be re-
quested to confer with their associates
on the committee, and endeavor to
reach an agreement as to the time
during which debate on the talitf shall
continue.
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One Fare for the Round Trip.

CHICAGO. April 1S.-The Western
States Passenger Association, at its
meeting here, to-day, agreed upon a
rate of one fare for the round trip for
the annual meeting of the National
Educational Association, to be held in
San Francisco, from July 18th to the
Goth. Like rates were made for the
Republican and Democratic National
Conventions and other similar events.
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NihiIists recognizing.

LONDON, April 1S.-There are reports
from Lugano. Switzerland, that renewed
activity prevails among the Nihilists,
who are raorganizing with the intention
of presently beginning new operations.
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Brazilian Emancipation - Wholesale
Poisoning of Indiana

Brazilian Emancipation - Wholesale
Poisoning of Indians.
NEwYoRK, April 1S.-A Rio de Janeiro
letter says: The new ministry have al
ready made public, through a semi
official organ, that the principal and
more immediate objects en- their pro-
gramme will be the abolition of slavery
this year, and measures for the i'm
provement of the finance and currency
of the country. The wholesale enamel
patory movement, which was initiated
last December in the province of San
Psulo, has already produced the free
dom of 10000 of its 208 900 slaves.
Accounts have been received from the
southwestern frontier of San Paulo, of
the poisoning of Indians in mass. Ac-
cordi1g to statements forwarded thence
to San P&ulo paper, certain Joaquin
Buene, who has seventy armed men
under his command, recently assaulted
large Indian village, and while the
frightened Indians were absent, pois-
oned with strychnine, not only all the
food and drink abandoned by the fugi-
tives, but also the wells and springs.
According to Buene's own declaration,
he found, when he returned a few days
later, 5000 corpses of Indians in the
village. He also boosted that in another
village he had poisoned 800 Indians,
and that he was about to treat similarly
another in which 5000 Indians resided.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
The Floods.

WIxoEA, MINI, April 1S.-The loss
to the manufacturing interests of this
city by the food is estimated at $lOo, 900.
One company loses 100000 feet of logs.
valued at S150,0O0. making the loss to the
numbering interest alone $250,OOO. The
river is four miles wide here.
At Trempeleau, Wisconsin, while
five Indians were endeavoring to drag
a canoe across raft of logs the logs
parted and all were drowned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
Georgia Republicans

ATLANTA, Ga, April 1s.-The Repub-
lican State Convention. to-day, elected
the following delegates-at-large to the
National convention: w. A. Pledge
and W. j. White (colored). and A. E.
Buck and r. D. Locke. The delega-
ton is regarded as for Sherman.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Advertisements in this column, if
for articles lost OF found, for situa-
ttons offered or wanted, houses for
rent or wanted to REM, viii be harged
for at the rate of cents per line for
one insertion, and 21@ cents per line for
each subsequent insertion.
All other matter, ~ cents per line
first time, and cents each subsequent
time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
The Brewers.

New YORK, April 1S.-The Secretary
of the Master Brewers Association
said, tonight. that $500 men were now
at work, of which 1878 were old men.
The number locked out on Monday was
about 5000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
The Chestnut Bill.

LONDON, April 1s.-In the House of
Commons, this afternoon, the Right
Hon. Edward Heneage moved the pas
sage of the bill to legalize marriage with
a deceased wife's sister. The motion
occasioned a sharp debate, but was
finally carried by vote of 239 to 1872.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
The Royal Meeting.

VIENNA, April 18.-It has been ar
ranged that Emperor Francis Joseph
shall meet QEeen Victoria at Innspruck
railway station. on Monday, and that
they shall take luncheon at night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
Baseball.
Riots Spreading.

LONDON, April 18.-The riots in Rou-
mania are spreading. Soldiers have
been sent to thirty villages to restore
order. Robbery, murder and other
outrages are being committed. Gov
eminent is powerless.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
BOTTLED ELECTRICrTY.

y Hay Fever, Asthma, Deafness, Failing
Eyesight and all Aches and Pains can
be easily, quickly, pleasantly end lastingly
cured by the Medico-Electric Jar 1t clears
the head, sweetens the breath, and cures
Catarrh in all its stages. Price 81. Sold at
Coop. Drug Store
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
A Substitute for the Blair Educa-
tional Bill

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The sub
committee of the House committee on
education, to-day, decided to report to
the full committee substitute for the
Blair educational bill, as passed by the
Senate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
Louisiana Democrats win. Egggzy

New ORLEANS, April 1S.-As reported
last night, Nichols and the rest of the
Democratic State ticket are elected by
from 10000 to $4,000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
Retail Buyers.

Nobby Spring and Summer Suits in
great quantities, for mems boys and
children's wear, at lowest prices, at Z.
Goldberg, 205 and POI Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
Inundated.

WEYAEwEeA, Wisconsin. April 49,
The village of Fremont is almost under
water. Families have taken to the
upper stories of their houses.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
SPECIAL NOTICES,

mAEGAkT & CHAMBERLAIN's PIANO
J depot, one and one half bl Jcks east of
Cliff House. New upright Y 4 ostaves pianos
from $3.50 upwards. Good organs $50 and
upwards.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
A PARTY GOING EAST

WTHIN THE NEXT MONTH OR SIX
w weeks, and having occasion to travel
over the Baltimore & Ohio, can secure q
tlcka ut reduced rate, by addressing G. F :,
care HERALD.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
GRAND EXCURSION TO EUROPE

r EAVING SALT LAKE, OGDEN AND
IL Provo. May Sd. 1885, Tickets 10 Liver.
pool and return, good for six months. First
class on railway and saloon cabin on
steamer $155 and upwards. according to To-
cation of berth, and line of steamers Sc
lected. First-class on railway and second
cabin On steamer, $40, or steerage passage
on steamer $125 For full particulars Apply
to W. C. Spence or w. A Ross1ter, Box B,
Salt Lake City.
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DE-. Agnew Dead

New YORK, April 1s.-Dr. Agnew
died this afternoon at 2.45.
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SeDd Orders
INLAND SALT COMPANY,
Telephone No. IOS.
TROMsON, ALLRN s. CO.,

WAsATCH BLOCK. coz. MAIN AND
w Second South Streets. Special bargains
in city property. A few chances to obtain
acreage property or improved farms in close
proximity to the city, at bed rock prices.
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CoRKER s. co ,

DEAL ESTATE AND INYE3TMENr
LII Brokers. Propert solicited. Cor
respondence promptly attended To. Money
10 loan in sums 10 Sui5. Office. 2d S. Main
street, Rooms2, and 4. over TullIdee d Co..
opposi 9 Walker House P. o. Box 7OS,
Salt Lake Cit, Utah.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
OLIVER SHANNON, THOs. B. SHANNON
Attorney .st-Law, Notary Public.
SHANNON & SON'k

AW, LAND AND COLLECTION OFFICE,
IL $50 W. First South Street. salt axe City
Utah. Abstracts examined and passed on
The Senior member having fourteen years
practice before q. S Land Offices, and part
attention TO Filings, Contests, and Final
Proof. Real estate bought and sold on com
mission and otherwise. Properties leased.
Court martial cases will be a specially, after
years of experience.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19

THE ONLY FIRsT-CLAss PLACE.
uAsLAM & PARDOE, THE POPULAR
IL BARRIERS. have removed, and are now
located in the Walker Opera House, where
they have the finest tonsoril palace in
Utah. Call aud see them. The Gem is well
named. Opposite the Cullen.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19
SPENCER HOMSE

ON PosToFFICE BLOCK, 252 FIRST
" East Street, South, is not excelled as
a resting place for tourists or as a fam lily
Hotel. Terms, 81 so to 50 per day,
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DERsONs TO LIST THEIR PROPERTY
i with Thatcher, Blair & Co., Real Estate
and Loan Agents, 40 Main Street. Square
dealing guaranteed
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DESK ROOM TO RENT.

GROUND FLOOR OF WALKER OPERA
| U House: Fine Office. Inquire at Orora
! House, 81 W Second South Street.
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q. +. s. G. b. FELT.
DEAL ESTATE, THREE DOORS SOUTH
ID of Godbe, Pitts Drug Store. List your
property with your friends.
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A GOOD GIRL TO 10 GENERAL HOUSE.
"A work in small family. Good wages
to good worker. No washing or ironing
Apply at 81 West Sixth South street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19

DHREE GOOD SEWING MAC HINE GIRLS.
j.! Apply to Miss Rhoda Chase, Ladies Elk
change
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A FIRST-CLASS HAT TRIMMER. MRS
u E. Madsep, 50 L. First South street.
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FOR SALE.

A GEEAr OPPORTUNITY -$2,250 CASH
"A will buy the entire stock, good will and
fixtures OF the Oldest established millinery
store in the city. Value at cost, $3.50 Must
be sold at once on account of death Of pro-
prietor Apply to G.. G Wilkinson, Il C.
NJ l invoice room: or to w 3. Wilkinson,
DO w. Second South street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-19

BUILDINGS TO RENT, LAND u LEASE
- and bargains in New Deering Mowers,
and All Steel Binders, at Mayor & Pixies,
Isl S First East street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-11
Here and There.

A Michigan farmer heard
music would prevent bees from
singing, and he took his &C
cordeon and went ont and sat
down by the hive. Only forty
four bees had got a show at
him when he jumped into a
lake.
At a recent performance in
the New Haven opera house, as
a number OF students left their
seats between the acts, a good
ladv was heard to observe !:
INT it too bad those fellows
have 70 go home and go tn study
ing"
"Oh dem gol darn slippers,
as the negro fisherman remark
ed when he discovered lin the
morning, by the bright light"
that the cells he had caught the
night before hadslipped through
a hole in the bottom of the bas-
ket.
j. b. FLOOD, will send you a fin
Cobb's Gem WATERMELON off the Ice
for25 cents. Leave your order at the ofe
fee corner Green and Main Street.
A preacher being requested to
perform the last Office for wo-
man at the point of death, press
ed her to believe that flesh and
blood could not enter the king
dom of heaven. 81 am safe, !"
said she, II am nothing but
skin and bone"
A. sufferer called on a fash
ionable doctor for advice. ''Try
change of air." was the prescrip-
ton. The sufferer was a spec
iaI correspondent who had just
completed professional journeys
extending over 1900 miles
within eight months !
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-11

What Is this nervous trouble" with
which so many seem now TO be afflicted
IL you will remember few years ago the
word Malaria was comparatively unknown
to-day Ii is as common as any word in
the English language. yet this word
covers only the meaning of another word
used by our forefathers In times past
So IL is with nervous diseases, as they and
Malaria are intended to cover what our
grandfathers called Biliousness, and all
are caused by troubles that arise from a
diseased condition of the Liver which in
performing its functions finding it cannot
dispose of the bile through the ordinary
channel Is compelled to pass II off through
the system, causing nervous troubles,
Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc. You who are
suffering can well appreciate cure. We
recommend Green's August Flower. It's
ures SIC marvellous.
Advertise in the CAPITAL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-11
EsxssnF's Gnids.
81 B. & 0. RAILROAD
scHEDuLS IN ETFpcr Dc. 4. 1887,
THE MODEL FAST LINE EAST AND WRs1
DOUBLE TRAcKI JANSEY CoUPIER.
Leave Camden stntionI

3 For ANNAPOLIS. 80. 900 A. NJ. 1915 and
40 and $50 p. NJ. On Sunday. 9.05 a, m. and
500 D. m.
Washington, 8 10 $50 and eos a. M, l2.lh. 500.
500 $50 and 100 p. m. On Sunday. b.30 and
eos a. m, 50. 300, $50 and ll.O0p m.
Trains leave Washington for Baltimore, 500,
$50. GAO. $50. $780, $50 a. m, I2l0. 2.S5. ais,
$780, 40, 40, b30 555. 6. A. $50. S35. ii 80 p. IN
Sunday. $50 730 $50 $50 a. IN. l.30 rs $50
40 $50 5.55 645 SIS 11.30 p. m.
From Annapolis $40 S.35 l2.05 a, 10, 3.50 go
p. IN. Sunday, at $50 a. m. and 40 y. m,
Baggage called for and checked at hotels
N. w. Cor. Calvert and Baltimore Streets. new
No $50 5. Broadway, new No. 1432 West Balui-
more Street and Camden Station.
w. NJ. CLEMENTS. G.. X. LORD,
Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-11
900 MEMBERS IN THIS CITY.

No deaths disputed. Prompt payment. No
examinations required. Every body insured,
children as well as grown persons. Hasnever
disputed single claim. III. MEYER. Agt.
1911 II Ia Prince George street. ANNAPOLIS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-09-11
HEALTH is WEALTH |!

DIR. Il. G. Vests Nerve and Brain Treat
mcnt, a guaranteed specific for Hysteria.
Dizziness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous Neural
gia. Headache. Nervous Prostitution caused by
the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness,
Mental Depression, Softness of the Brain re-
sultng in insanity and leading to misery. de-
cay and death. Premature Old Age, Barren
ness. Loss of power in either sex, Involuntary
Losses and SperratorrhHa caused by over
exertion OF the braid, self-abuse or over in
diligence. Each box contains one months
statement. $l0S box or six boxes for $500
rent by mail prepaid on receipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case With each order received
by us for six boxes, accompanied with $500,
we will send the purchaser our written guar
antee TO refund the money III the treatment
does not effect cure. Guarantees issued only
by j. w. HODGES & Co., Druggists, Sole
Agents, AS Main Street. Annapolis Md. 4y
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-12-21
RANDOM SHOTS.

MASSACHUSETTS has twenty-three
aids-de-camp on the staff of command
er-in-chief.
THE basis of representation in the
National w. r. G, has been changed
from 50Oto 800.
The Commandery of Massachusetts
of the military order of the Royal Le-
gion, has registered membership of
66S.
The Grand Army post of Essex
County, Mass. decorated. on last
Memorial Day, the graves of 3,9Ss COM
rades.
The Massachusetts delegation in the
next Congress will have three soldiers
instead of one, Comrades Banks, Coggs-
well and Morse.
SIXTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY-Two names were added to the
pension rolls during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1888.
CoMMANDER-IN-CmEF WM. WARNER
in General Orders No. 3, says LET us
never drive an old soldier out of the
bIiiiu army Dcchuso ne ID pour.
CAPTAIN j. +. CHASE of Augusta,
Me-, who served during the war as a
member of the Fifth Maine Battery,
was terribly mangled at the battle of
Gettysburg, receiving forty-eight dis
tinct wounds.
The Department of New Hampshire,
G. A. r., has school of instruction
which is attended by department Off
cials for the purpose of perfecting them
selves in the ritual and unwritten work
OF the order.
AFTER hard rain at Andersonville
1t is easy to collect trinkets worn by
Union soldiers who were confined in the
prison. A dozen brass buttons and
belt clasp with the letters u. S. on it
were picked up there the other day.
WHILE in Macon, Ga, recently,
Captain W. ii. White, of New York,
received as present from Captain j.
w. Wilcox, OF the Macon Gaslight
Company, canteen OF frosted silver
Accompanying the gift was letter
from Captain Wilcox, in which he
wrote that perhaps the meanest thing
he was guilty OF during the war was TO
rob Federal soldier OF his canteen.
He now desired TO atone for that act of
vandalism by returning 10 CaptaiH
White the canteen."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-12-21
intelligence of Army Horses.

once saw young soldier who be-
longed to battery of artillery engaged
in patching the holes in his guidon "a
markers nag) with cloth from the
lining of his uniform. When l asked
him why he spent so much time to
mend that old flag his answer was that
us we are so far from the base of sup
plies he could not get new one, and
that when the battery went into action
with thirty-siX horses and six guns he
always stuck the pike of the guidon in
to the ground where the battery was to
form, and even if the man who rode the
leading horse was killed or disabled,
and the noise of the battle was so great
that the bugle call could not be heard,
the horses would wheel around the flag
and execute the maneuver known as
"by left into line, and bring the muz-
zles of the six guns on line with the
flag, and then, as soon as the guns were
unlimbered he would again place it
about two hundred PAGES in the rear,
and the horses would gallop to the rear
with the caissons and halt again on
line with it. Is there not a beautiful
sentiment in the thought of those noble
horses knowing the flag and rallying to
itp-Sk Louis Republic.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-12-21

Ho had mover seen death. and tho mother
was too absorbed In her grief 10 explain tc
him that papa would never bo sick any
moro.
Ho camo back soon with wide open
eyes and qulvering lip. "Thore amt
any one there, mamma, l pecked in the
window an hollorod all around"
Tim Conway had gone up to the camp
and the Widows heart sank lower still nj
the thought of the long, lonely ride with
that still, motionlcss form behind hor He
had seemed a protection even in his weak
ness while tho breath OF life lasted, but
now she was desolate indeed, and she took
up the reins with sense Of horrible lone
liness, which she had mover before OK
perienced.
Wash Jackson, the black cook at the
Collins house, was preparing to fry grid
die cakes, favorite dish with tho mon,
when the rumble of wheels was heard.
"Thats Brad, I'll bet yc,n cried Dick
Gowdy, throwing down the cards with
which he was playing and rising hastily.
"Hello, pard yo're jest in time for flap
jacks,m and Sam Collins threw open tho
door and strobe out with welcome.
A stiiled sob was the only reply, and he
stepped back beg pardlng, who ever
it's" 1t was quite dark and the mules
and tho long white covered wagon wero
alone visible. "We'ro expect N Brad
Newell an I'll be drafted of this ere don't
match his team to a dot"
"Poppy's SICK said the little boys small
voice; the widows sobs still choked her.
"And who's popm asked the miner,
kindly
"rm Willie Newell, and mammals
here"
otis Brad's team arter all. l thought
couldn't be mstook Hello, old fcllerl
Cheer up, man, we'll soon have you well
again. and the miner walked around to
the rear of the wagon.
He'll never be we'll any more. He's
dead, friends" said the widow in a chokcd
voice.
"Deadi Well, now, that's rough, ma'am.
Blest of 'taint," and one of the bystanders
went into the house to carry tho news.
"Sho, now, yer don't sayy" and Wash
jackson turned griddle cake over onto
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-12-21
THE KILKENNY oats.
Popular Legends Concerning tho Tw
Beliicoso Felincs.

Popular Legends Concerning tho Two
Beliicoso Feiincs.
The Kilkenny cats have an i'll name
for ferocity. GAS quarrelsome rs Xii.
kenny cats" is popular proverb.
Over one hundred years ago, 1t is said,
great battle of felines took place in
the neighorhood of the town, which
was participated in by all the cats in
the city and county of Kilkenny, aided
and abetted by cats from other parts OF
ireland. Ono thousand cats were
found dead next morning upon tho field
OF battle, and many were identified by
their collars as coming from remote
regions of the country.
But the most famous legend concern
ing Kilkenny cats is that two them,
fighting In saw-pit, bit and scratched
SO long and so ferociously that at last
only two tails were left in the arena
each had devoured the other. This
seems nothing but bit of broad Irish
humor, or perhaps even a typical Irish
bull. Nevertheless, an attempt has
been made to rationalize the myth in
the following story:
During the Irish rebellion Of 1898 or
1s03--for authorities difrer-Kilkenny
was garrisoned by regiment of Hes
sian soldiers, whose favorite pastime
in the barrack rooms was to throw two
cats, tied together by their tails, face
to face across the clothes line. The
officers, learning of this barbarous
sport, determined to put an end to it.
For this purpose an officer was ordered
to inspect each barrack room daily.
But the soldiers, learning of this sys-
tenn of espionage, detailed one of their
comrades to watch the officer. One day
the sentinel neglected his duty, and the
officer was heard ascending the stairs
while the cats were fighting. There was
no time to disengage them. A trooper
hastily drew his sword and with one
blow severed the tails OF the cats, who
thereupon escaped through the win
dow. When the officer entered he
severely demanded whence came the
bleeding tails upon the floor, where
upon the trooper informed him. with u
ready wit worthy of his Irish sur
roundings, that the two cats had been
fighting desperately together, that it
had been impossible to separate them.
and that they had ended by devouring
each other-all but the tails.
Nevertheless, some authorities re-
ject this story as obviously manufac-
tured after the event, and insist on
considering the inter-destructive cats
an allegory of the neighboring munici-
palities of Kilkenny and Irishtown,
which from A. d. 1877 to the close of
the seventeenth century contended so
tiercely about boundaries that they
mutually impoverished each other and
left only Il trace of their former selves.
De Gubernatis, on the other hand, in
geniously surmises that the origin of
the myth may be traced to the German
superstition which breads the combat
between cats as presaging death to the
one who witnesses it.-American Notes
and Queries.