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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

m ONEY TO LOAN-Farm and city loans
w at lowest rates; mortgages bought. w.
T. Carroll, attorney, 359 Drake block 339S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

~ Treatment-Fits, Nervous Neuralgia,
Wakefulness, Mental Depression. Premature
Old Age. Barrenness, Loss Of Power In either
sex. Involuntary Losses and Spermatorrh9a
caused by over-exertion Of the brain, self.
abuse or oyer-indulgence. Each box con.
tains one months treatment Sl.00 o box,
or six boxes for 500. sent by mail prepaid
on receipt of price. We guarantee six boxes
10 cure any case. Guarantee issued only by
Hippier & Collier, Druggists, Sole Agents,
Seventh and 6ibley. ST. Paul, Mimi.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA. l

DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
hereby certify that the within instrument
was filed for record in this Office ON the
18th day of December, A. ID. 1888, at 1915
O'Clock p. m, and was duly recorded in Book
V of Interpretations, on page -.
II. MATTSON. Secretary Of State.
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TGLEHART ST, l21-Room suitable for
i two gentlemen or married couple; also
one single. 355-5S
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100000 WANTS

Were printed In the CLOSES Advertising
Columns in 1887. This Is the best evidence
that the GLOBE is the PEoPLEs PAPER
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AUCTION SALES.
kayanagh g. Dahl. Auctioneers.

I'VE Will SELL at public auction at
w kings barn. corner Fourth and
Minnesota streets. on Monday, Dec. "A. COM
mencing at 10 a. m, three fine young horses
in good condition, three fine young mich
cows. one lumber wagon, two delivery
wagons. one delivery sleigh. three ELS double
harness and one sing in good order. one
saddle. one fine woifskin robe, etc. Any
body in search of bargains in the above
would do well to attend this sale. Terms
cash. Kavanagh Dahl, Auetioneers. IT,.
IS9 East Sixth ST. 356
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

A GESTS-Wanted, good, live agents to
~ canvass for the World Typewriter in
St. Paul, Minneapolis and throughout the
state. This is the best selling machine in The
market cheap and practical; salary and
commission. Call on or address II. s Finn d
Co., 1856 East Fourth St, st. Paul, 336-5S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21
PERSONALS.

A GREAT FORTUNE TELLER, TIE
~ young Nine. Elnor A. BarStow, the
grand astrologist and hand reader, has tray
eled through The principal parts of Europe;
will remain few days: tells past present and
future in person or by letter; will bring back
the parted husband or lover, no matter If they
be 10000 miles away; will tell you whether
your lover or sweetheart be false or true will
guarantee TO settle family quarrels or money
refunded; has charms for good luck; breaks
evil influences; also advice given TO
gentlemen on wheat market; gives lucky
numbers in lottery; can give best of
references / WAS presented with elegant
gold medal. Can read the initials of call
Frs name by their hand. Fine hair tonic.
TO the Public-Please take notice, a party
now IN the city claiming to be Il medium has
taken copy of my notice. and she claims 10
be d medium and tell names of future nus
band and wife; beware, il is done by a trick
and is a fraud. Ladies in trouble call at
10 a. m. To 9 p. m Parlor, Room IL up
stairs, second door. % East Seventh ST.. be-
tween WabaSha and Cedar, ST. Paul. Mimi. /;
open every day in the week, Sunday in
Cluded. 50 $50
A ThANC. MED.UM-Mme. Sandal the
~ young Sweue, tells full names of call
ers, and the full name of your future huS-
band or wife. with date of marriage, and tells
whether the one YOU love is true or false: not
fortune teller, hut a young spirit medium.
Madame goes into a perfectly dead trance:
Will bring back the parted husband or Iover
no matter if they be ln.O0l miles away; will
guarantee 10 settle family quarrels: can also
cause speedy marriages; gives IN ky numbers
In lottery. ParlOrs: Room l, up stairs, sec
bnd floor 473 WabaSha ST., ST Paul. Mimi
34T a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

LOS FLER-Situation wanted by colored
i man to take care of horses or take care
of furnace; low waves; can give references
Address X 1877, Globe. 6
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A GENTS-Geueral aud local agents 10 han
n die the new latent chemicalink-eraslng
pencil; greatest novelty ever produced;
Grasses ink In two seconds; no abrasion OF pa
per; 300 to 800 per cent profit: sells at sight;
territory absolutely free; salary TO good men:
sample 80 cents 10y mail. For terms and full
particulars address the manufacturers, ). W:
Skinner d. Co., 0nalaska, Wis. 3o236
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HOUSE. five rooms furnished complete.
IL for rent: reference: S25 month; also
four tons of coal for sale. 725 Olive st.
355-5T
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fNOMPOSITOR-A lady compositor and
~ proof reader of twelve years expert
ence would like position either in Dakota
or Minnesota, Address Lock Box 80, Park
River. Oak. 35l-5S
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4 GOOD DINNER for1O cents ana 10
N cents; q meal tickets, S2.75, Corner
Seventh and Rosabel. 3o2"
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SITUATIONS OFFERED.
Male.

A GENT-Eeliable travelling man to
IA handle fast selling specialties: salary
from start. Apply at once If wish position.
L. P. Thnrston d Co., Empire Nur-eries.
Rochester. Y. 355-5S
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Der, a. u. 1898.
HAGBARTH SAHLGAARD, [Seal.]
FRANK s. HAUPT, lSeal.]
r. LESLIE WARE, lSeal.]
JAMES K. TRASK, CSeai.
HOWARD F. WARE, Seal.
HARRY Ii. HUMMILL, Seal.
HENRY G. INGERS0LL. lSeal.1
JOHNS. E. HAWTHORN, lSeal.]
G. B. GARDNER, lSeal
L. II. HENSCHEL, lSeal.l
HENRY X. CURTIS, lSeal.
CHARLES W. JONES. lSeal.]
T. G. WARNER, Seal
PETER NJ. KERST. lseal.1
In presence Of
w. L. KIRKE,
l.. WILSON.
AS TO F. G. Warner
Witnesses. Fl. Il. DAWSON.
"lsns W. T. KIRKE.
As to Peter NJ. Kerst-
1,,,nossas. LEWIS P. JOHNSON.
"i'ne'sos' ! P. T. STREET.
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81. PAUL WANTS.

WANTS on this page will be inserted under
classified headings according TO the following
TABLE OF RATES.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

ID EPAIRlNG-A good dollhouse and
II furniture repairing and general job
bling; perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Por-
ter & Gordy Is Fillmore av 295*
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

In Every Case the Money Must Accom-
p1ny the Order.
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A NEW AUNDRY-W ork done by hanc :;
IA low prices; perfect satisfaction guaran-
teed. Mrs. johnson. 3O6 Rice st. 2s4F
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

(NLERK-Wanted, situation by sngl G
~ man as clerk in Office or assistant book
keeper; reference furni shed. Address T 1874
Globe $50 81
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CiALESMAN-An energetic. temperate
- man TO represent an old house with
new line OF goods; sniary and travelling ex
penses paid: permanent position To right
party. Rush Manufacturing company, Gin
cinnau. o. 301-57
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EBK-By young man of good ad-
" dress and business qualifications in
wa res asked. Address n Y. ~. Merriam
Park. MINI. 355 81
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SITUATIONS OFFERED.
eHnale.

Female.
A LADY'S RESTAURANT-Go to 10
n East Fourth ST.. and get good meal at
reasonable prices. Dining rooms private and
everything frst-class in all respects. 1868
CnERK-ExPerienced clerk fcr eonfee-
~ tionery. Apply at once. CaLdy Depart
ment, Dickinson's. g
CLERKSHIPS AND SOLICITORS
~ Positions secured at good salaries. Bee
Hive Enterprise, Seventh and Robert. 356
COOK-Wanted. a good cook and laun-
~ dress; Scandinavian or German pre-
ferred. 175 Pleasant av. 6
niNING ROOM GIRL and second cook
~ wanted at 453 Wacouta st. g
TIMING ROOM GIRLS Good girls at
~ fair wages; some to leave city. Bee
Hive Enterprise. Seventh and Robert. 356
GIRL-Wanted, a German girl. at 367 Wal
VI nut 6
GIsL-A good girl wanted in private fam
" lily; call at once. 293 Rondo st. .
GIrt-Wanted. German girl at 259 East
VI Tenth st.: small family. 6
GikLs-Five girls for general housework,
~ some to leave city. Bee Hive Enter
prise Seventh and Robert $40
GIRLS WANTED-Eigh. places to fill
" to-day: Two at S14, two at S12; four
cooks places, two out Of town: good wages
mean 1t. German Office. so West Tenth st.
356
IL JUSEWORk-Wa Wanted, good girls for
IL general Homework at once, at 81 West
Fifth ST., up stairs. 6
HOUsEwORk-Nea girl for general
IL housewark: one who sleeps home pre-
ferred. 229 Spruce st. 6
HOUsEWORh-Ra nled, a girl for gen
IL eral house work, at 37S North Frank n
81. .
HOIS EWORk-Wanted good girl for
IL PC n ;ral housework: CO rman or Swede
preferred. Apply. ready for work, Mrs. MIC
Kenney. 3l6 East Thirteenth st. $50
uUUs EWOKk-Girl wanted: small fam
IL lily: light work. 5Ss selby av. 6
II OUsEWORK-A good girl wanted for
Ii general homework. 666 Laurel av. +
Ii UUSEWO. .h-Wanteo. a good, strong
Ii girl for general Homework; 800 Grove
St 355-57
F. KELLY q CO. Boots and shoes,
d. III East Seventh St, are selling Hand
made Gentlemens Wne-colored slippers
for S1.75. 356
KITCHEN WORK-Wanted a girl tor
IN kitchen work at So East Fourth st. Is
DOLIsHERS-Four first class girls; good
i wages; some to leave city. Bee Hive
Enterprise. Seventh and Robert. 500
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DABBER-Young man with six months
ID experience would like d place to finish
the trade; will work cheap. Address 242
Maria ay city &
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21
SITUATIONS WANTED.
Male.

DAKER-Situation wanted as baker and
- confectioner; first-class ornamenter. 2
lJS Clone 6
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

DUOkkEEP ER-Sjtnation wanted. even
ID ings, keeping books, single or double
entry, or other writing. Address r la
Globe &
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

4 LERk--Wanted position in an Office by
~ a young man with experience i'll all
kinds of Office work; good penman; best OF
recommendations. Address X 1873, Globe. 6
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

A NICE, quiet. cosy place TO get an oyster
IA stew may be found at sos Wabasha ST.;
suitable for ladies'; recently refitted; full line
of confectionS 333-G2
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Compound words count two words, and
sbbreviations count the same as full words.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21
FOR RENT.
Houses.

TOTTAGEAUpper town, 81 Park Place /;
~ cheap cottage; four rooms IN good re-
pair; central location, 20 Summit aV.
1857
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uOJSE-For rent, 439 Holley ay.: COM
Ii pletely furnished, including piano; all
modern Improvements; rent low to good
tenant. Robert Craig, 30 chamber of COM
meree. 356
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

GkAPnEK-Wanied, eompe-
- tent and experienced stenographer; one
experienced i'm railroad work preferred.
Apply to Miss j. d. Hess, Room "a. Union
block East side. 354-56
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NIisceIlaneous Bmsiness CHANCES

4 GOOD CHANCE to buy a 4O-barrel all
IA roller Touring mill water power. For
terms and description write j. G. S., Box 60,
Brownsville MINI. 356-, z
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HOTTAGE-For rent, neat cottage OF
~ five rooms Oh DeSoto, near Collins st.,
with good cellar and city water: rent S12.
Apply to 81. Dougan. 20 East Thirteenth St
351<
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

uOUSELOne house and several tenements
IL for rent. from $50. SIS, $40. So So; 254
Commercial ST. 143*
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

uOUSE-For rent broom house, 537 Min
Ill nesota ST., opposite High school.
1858
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WI sonai property, household furniture,
horses, etc. also on diamonds and jewelry;
commercial paper discounted. Security
Loan Co., 325 jackson st. j. 4. Flanagan,
manager 162k
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DYE WORKS.

n l.. JAMESON u cos steam Dye
-. Works-Gents clothing a specially
"a ii West sixth ST.. ST. Paul MINI. l34s
= }. RDCHAX, \. ". Steam Dye Works;
Office 416 Robert ST.. Ryan block; works
- and So Indiana av. 264s
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MI ONEY LOANED on household furni-
I1 ture, pianos, horses and carriages, etc.
without removal; also on diamonds aud gold
watches, etc j. W. Edsall d Co., 3O1 Jack
son St 3O9s
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21
FINANCIAL.

a MONEY is loaned by US on improved
IA. real estate security in ST. Paul, Mime
apolis and Duluth at 6, 6l2 z, 7ls per cent,
Newport & Son. investment bankers, l52,
1913 and 154 Drake block. st. Paul. 73*
I AIDES HAVING $50 and upwards 10
IL invest at big rate OF dividends. Address
II Ido Globe 81
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MINNESOTA MORTGAGE LOAN
Isl Companv-Loan from $40 upward on
furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, etc.. with
out removal; also ON warehouse receipts,
diamonds and gold watches. j. 5. Mackey,
manager. Room IA First National bank build
ing. st. Paul. snd Room 2. MackeyLegg
block MINNEAPOLIS 250*
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

M ONEY LOANED BY HUNT & SEs-
1sl erance, 81 East Third ST., Room l, on
furniture. pianos. horses, carriages. etc. {;
also OH warehouse receipts, diamonds,
watches and siiyerware; private room for
ladies; goods taken in storage at lowest rates.
2ao*
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INSTRUCTION.

MONEY TO LOAN on improved city
1ll property at low rates Of interest Cal
on or write Davidson, Bayard d Co.. 32l
Robert ST., ST. Paul 5000
CT. AGATHA,s ACADEMY OF Music.
- % East Exchange St-Lessons gwen on
Piano. Organ, Guitar, Violin and Mandolin;
hours arranged TO suit pupils For terms
call or address The SuperioreSg 1865
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21

HOUSE-Wanted to rent, large, com.
Ii modious house and grounds on Sum-
init ay.; lease 10 run one or two years from
June /, 1889. Address III. Globe, 351-57
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21
female.

(NLERK-Wanted, by young lady of good
- address. a position as clerk or Office
work. G lS9, Globe. 35l-57
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uOUSE-For rent, for winter, furnished
Ii house with barn. Dayton av. and cable;
below Western. Address 10S, Globe.
355-56
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-31
Kennen for Vest at Heart,
From the yandalia Leader.

from the Nandalia Leader.
E. G. Kennen next called the at
tention OF the people to his claims
as a candidate for State Senator.
He gave a brief account of his
career from boyhood to the present
date; showed that he is a Democrat
through and through, demonstrat-
ed his fitness for the Office by the
fact he had learned in the school
OF experience a great deal about
many branches of business. He
said that every interest he has is
in the 18th Senatorial district, and
in the event of his election he
would leave nothing undone that
would rebound to the welfare OF
this, the home of his birth and the
field of his labors. He said he
would vote for Geo. G. Vest, not
only because the people wanted
him, but because his heart goes
out in love for the little giant OF
Missouri. He said that he con.
sidered him the best exponent Of
Democratic principles in the
country, and the fearless advocate
of Missouri's interests and hence
he would vote for him. His speech
was well received, and the intense
and continued applause showed
that Mr.. Kennen has many friend:
bora
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY.
How 1t Was Celebrated In Mexico
by Hancock Post. G. A. r.

Memorial Day was right well
celebrated in Mexico. As announc-
ed in the LEDGER yesterday the
exercises of the day opened in the
A. o, U. w. building by ritual
services for Memorial Day by Han
cock Post, G. A. r. A good crowd
was present at the hall. After these
exercises a procession was formed,
taking a route through the city
over the principal streets to the
new cemetery, where the burial
service was held by the G. A. II.
Post. After the graves of soldiers
and others were decorated, the pro-
cession headed tor the old ceme-
terry in the northern part of the
city, where another halt was made.
The line of march was then con-
tinued to Coons' Park, in North
Mexico, where Major Brock, of Ma
con, and James G. Trimble, Esq,
of this city, addressed the assem-
blage.
Major Brock, of Macon City,
spoke pleasantly for about 80 min
utes. He dealt with the question
of Memorial Day and what it rep
resented. He spoke in the highest
terms of the honesty ofpurpose and
valor of the Confederate soldier,
and urged that all feeling except
that of brotherly love be laid aside.
The war is not over, he said, but
those who now fight never SMELL
ed the sulphurous smoke of
musketry OIL heard the whistling of
mimic ball or roar of artillery. They
never surrender. They whitfield
goods boxes and criticized the ac-
tons of the army in the field.
J. G. Trimble, after making a
few Introductory remarks, spoke of
the rise of Memorial Day. He
said its observance should not be
confinedto the G. A. R., but should
be observed by all good citizens as
intended by Congress when it was
made a National holiday. The
speaker said it was a day or which
all should meet to commemorate
the lives and deeds of departed
friends and relatives as well as to
decorate the graves offallen heroes.
His remarks were well received
and excited favorable comment.
Most Of the visitors came pro-
vided with basket dinners, of
which they partook at noon.
Besides Hancock Post, G. A. R.,
of this city, delegations from Lad
donia and Centralia took part in
the programme of the day. At 3
O'Clock the Centralia delegation re-
turned home, accompanied by Is
ofthe G.. A. RS ofthis and the G..
A. R. drum corps. Appropriate
ceremonies are being held in Cen
tralia this afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-31
Elocution Contest.

The Hardin College speakers
contest at Kabrich's Opera House
last night was a success. The
large and fashionable audience was
delighted with the splendidly rem
dered programme and attested its
appreciation by repeated encores.
Two elocution prizes were awarded
"a day scholar medal and a medal
to be competed for by boarding pu-
pills. The former was captured by
Miss Willie Potts, who recited
"Annettee" in a mastery manner.
Miss Maggie Biggs recited Obitua-
ry Poetry and vas given the board
ers' medal. Miss Lena Ricketts,
was awarded the calisthenic medal.
The judges of the elocution con-
tests were Rev. A. A. Wallace.
Major Ricketts, and James G.
Trimble, Esq.
The vocal and instrumental mu-
sic by young ladies of the college
was excellent and elected several
rounds of applause.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-31
RISING AGAIN.
The Mississippi on Another Ram.
page-A Big Rise Expected.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
LOUISIANA, NO., May 30.-The
Mississippi is rising again, eight
inches more water being recorded
on the gauge within the past "a
hours. This puts the water above
the highest point reached this sea-
son. This sudden change in the
state of affairs is attributed to re-
cent heavy rains throughout the
upper Mississippi Valley. In
creased fears of loss to life and
property have been occasioned by
the fresh rise and the farmers who
had hoped to see the water go out
in time to make a late corn crop
are growing respondent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-31
MATTERS,

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, May 29.-
Sam Overbaugh, Jr., of Palestine,
Tex. is making a pleasant but brief
visit in the burg.
Christian, Baptist and Catholic
churches were all occupied on last
Sabbath.
Miss Jennie Selleck, of Wells.
vile, spent the greater part of last
week at Mrs. G. T. Martins.
Messrs. Quill and John Fish, Of
Montgomery City, were in the vii.
lage on Saturday last.
Misses Lou and Jennie Douglass
returned from Fulton on Wednes.
day; Miss minnie Jones returned
on Tuesday.
The health of the community
was never known to be better.
A number of our citizens are ar,
ranging for a grand trip to the river
on a fish and hunting spree this
week.
Fred J. Stowe will leave fol
Norfolk, Va, this week, with the
intention of making it his future
home.
The picnic of June 9Th is the
topic of the day; of course the can.
didates will be out in full force and
such a meeting it will be.
Mr.. Spencer Davis and wife
moved into Martinsburg Monday,
About fifteen witnesses ON the
Morse law suit left Monday fol
Danville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-31
JOHN FoLEY's IGH
Horrible Experience of a Mexico
Man at Louisiana With the
Snakes and Flood.

In the Globe Democrats review o.
the scenes and incidents of the
great food at Louisiana, the fol-
lowing concerning a resident o.
this city is very interesting:
John Foley, a bridge carpenter
from Mexico, had an experience
that he would not like to pass
through again. He was engaged
on a span Of the bridge near the
middle. when an approaching train
compelled HIM to climb down OF
one of the girders for safety, until
the train wonld pass. He had just
got seated when the train came
roaring along. Suddenly he was
startled by a wishing sound close
to his ears. He turned around and
there was a big rattlesnake coiled
up on one of the timbers but a
few feet FROM where he sat. Foley
endeavored to shift his position out
of reach of the venomous reptile,
when he beheld two more rattlers
on the next timber to the left OF
him. Here was a position for a
man to be in that might do for a
snake charmer, but was right un-
comfortable for a plain, ordinary
bridge carpenter. Snakes to the
right ofhim ! Snakes to the left OF
him! A roaring train behind him
and a rushing turbulent flood be-
meath him If ever a man was
between the devil and the deep sea,
John Foley realized at that mo-
ment that he was the fellow. There
was but one thing to do-jump
and jump he did, into as wet and
wicked a flow of water as could
well be pictured. Just at the place
where he leaped into the stream
the Sny bubbles and eddies through
the bridge timbers with its widest
fury, but being an expert swimmer
he kept himself afoat until a boat
could reach him. In relating the
story Mr.. Foley says that the
snakes must have crawled up from
a drift of cornstalks, and had it not
been for the noise of the train he
would have surely been bitten.
The rattlesnake is a very timid
reptile, and may be held at bay
even when it makes up its mind to
strike, by simply clapping the
hands sharply together.