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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07

Jags-Before I'd wear an imitation
diamond
Snags-But the stone this is an imi
tation of is worth $4,000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07
Only an Editor.

1t so happened once that men o
various trades got together and hel'
an exposition, and gave practical ex
hibition of the different crafts
so that tho dear public coul'
see little of the way in which
it was done. While the affair was a
its height, a medium-sized man in
threadbare coat walked around anon,
them and talked with the 49ysttisens 2
their work. With the NJ The Ser
talked of cranks DO, Mr..
shafting and snchfn
and conversed
and lumber, jC.
the like; he be
with the blacksi
couple of good pol
the painter was dV
combination of color
gested, and the tanner
quick way TO take
every one of the W
stopped to chat with \
voted him first -class
While the mechanics
at the door waiting for IN
of the noon hour. the man
bare coat passed out.
There goes a man who il
machinist as / have met in ny
It's strange that he is out of
marked the engineer.
"a machinist ?" asked the
"Tll bet that man has been a
penter at some time. He's We
"Well, he's neither" sa
smith; shat man is an
sheer; he put me on te1
had been studying. over
''No, no, boys: that 81
and | should not wond
frescoer, broke in the pciiS
Altogether, they got int
argument about the man. i
of them addressed a pass
asked: who is that man g,
the street yonder?"
THAT man? Why, that's
of the Daily Horn Blower"
what" they cried in astoJ
sis that all he is--as smart
that running a paper? Why!
can run paper. "
Moral: OF course he cam EIe.ca
SJti7l0S.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07

Since the war with Chill Peru u
been In state Of financial prostrat1
her industries destroyed for the time, II,
mines flooded, mining machinery v
stroyed, commerce gone, thousandsf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07

Is telegraph operator who reads
by sound an ear-sighied fellow?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07
Mixed His Figures or speech.
Some Excuse.

"Can you count far now, Tommy"
"Yeth. i can count ath far ath j.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07
A PaIpabie Swindle

Mr.. Thrifty-Doctor, 1 don't think
much of that cough medicine of yours.
DIR. Curem-I am very sorry to hear
that. What is the reason?
Thrifty-Why, there is so much of it
dead waste.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07

SPEAKING of the man in the moor.
the general impression is that he is
mot in it."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07
THE LAND OF THE INCAS
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE
PERUVIAN REPUBLIC.

ITS Marvellous Natural Resources-Pen-
Pictures of the Customs and Habits Of
Its People-A Possible Future for This
Wonderful Country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07

Coon men are made. not born.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07
waste 4?

Thrifty-Yes; hadn't taken more
than a quarter of the bottle when was
all over my cough, and there is the
other three-quarters just thrown away.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07

HE name OF Peru
alone carries with IL
much that is roman
tic, and brings to
mind a gallery of
word paintings b y
Prescott's m a 5 I G r
hand. The name OF
Pizarro is familiar to
every child, and the
record of the deeds.
and marches of his
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07

No country of the world could raise
better coffee than that which grows i'm
the warmer portions OF Peru, though
little is now raised beyond the needs of
home consumption. Here is another OPP
portunity for most profitable invest
mcnts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-01-07

Oats can be raised in the mountainous
regions, but none have yet been exported
In fact, by going to the higher lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
Kendall SPAWN Cure.

On. B. J.KrNDAIL Co.: '7-'} - - = ~
Gents-About three years ago I wrote TO YOU
about u horse owned who had n S;,uvIn I used
six bottles OF your Rendull's SPAWN Cure, and Il
made complete Cure. Ihave reco4nnll nd ed IL to
others who have used Il with like success.
MRS. ANNE L. kItIAMoS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
Pres't Or. Harvey L. Byrd on
Wine,

The President of the Baltimore Medical Col
Iege has used Speer's Port Grape Wine very ex-
tensiycly In his practice and has written the
''-1 BALr1monE, MD, April nth.
have prescribed Specr's Port Grape Vino
with marked aud decidedly beneficial effects In
cases requiring gently stimulating tonic, be-
Iieving it entirely free from adulteration of any
kind. have no hesitation in recommending 1T TO
the profession and the public generally, as en-
titled to full confidence for both professional
and family purposes.
This statement is predicated upon the asccr-
tanned value of this production, and not from
HARVEY /. BYRD, NJ. D..
President and Professor of Obstetrics and dis
cases OF Women and Children, Baltimore
Medical College
The Medical World for September
contains an interesting article by DIR.
Nevin B. Shade, formerly of Hagers-
town, but now of Washington, de-
scribing his plan of treating tubercu-
lar diseases and the results of his
treatment. For some years past DIR.
Shade has been treating tubercular
consumption with hydrargyrt chlori-
dam mite, giving from one to two
grains every night for week, then
emitting the medicine perhaps for
a week. Meanwhile quassin is given
with hot water before meals. Care
on the part of the physician is re-
quired. The result has been a sue
cess in about all the cases treated
The theory, fortified by microscopic
studies, is that the hydrargyri chlori-
dunn mite DISCREPANCIES the bacillus OF
tuberculosis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Train No. 41S connects at Harpor's Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving ut Columbus
. so and Chicago II % next morning. I'd
Train No, 4t6 connects ut Hnrper's Ferry
with Pittsburg and Chicago Express, arriving
ut Connellsville 4 % and Pittsburg q 20 next
morning, Columbus 80 r. NJ, and Chicago
o 80 p. Nj a 4sail 81
Train No. AZ has Day Coaches and Pullman
Sleeper New York TO Washing ton, Day Coaches
Baltimore and Washington to Lexington Pull
man Buffet Parlor Cars Baltic. 10 Stauntnn. New
York passengers change at w nshingtoni Phil
adelphia passengers change az Harper's Ferry.
Train No. 41a has Day Coaches and Pullman
Parlor Cars New York to Baltimore. and
Through Coaches Baltimore to Winchester via
the Old Line, -
Train No 400 has Through Coaches VIM
chester to Baltimore via the Old Line, and Day
Coaches and Pullman Parlor Cars Baltimoreto
New York. Et. is.5ssg iSl @
Train No 4ls has Day Coaches Lexington to
Washington and BaltinioFe Pullmnh Buffet
Parlor Cars stanton TO Baltimore, and Day
Coaches and Pallman Parlor' Cars Washington
to New York.
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars FROM Har-
per's Ferry on all Western Express Trains.
Excursion Tickets will besold TO parties of
ten or more betwsen all ticket stations on the
Valley Division-Good for two days.
For rates, tickets. baggage checks, apply to
any office of the b. q o, Il. r., or to y. f.
Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent, Winchc
j. T. oDELL, General Manager.
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Pass. Agt.i 5.f..t
July H. 1891.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
Western MARYLAND r. r,
CORRECTING WITH

4. & P. r. r. at shippensburg, Shenandoah
Valley and b. 81 o. Railroads at Hagers-
town; PENN. Il. Il. ut Frederick JUNG
ton. and p. w. 81 b., N. G. and Is,
p. Railroads at Union Station,
Baltimore. Md. lp
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
nm FOUNDRY Departme,]nt.

Win make all kinds of Castings from pat
terms or old pieces of casting. Also have pat
terms for Crate Bars for Traction or Portable
Sash Weights for Buildings of all sizes. in
large quantities lower than the lowest and 1
am prepared to make all kind of Brass Cast
ings. / keep on hand the Challenge Pump,
and Water Elevator and Purifier. for deep
Wells and Cisterns. of which have all ex-
ira Chains. CruMks. Wheels &c
Agent for the CROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would be pleased if any one in need of u Drill
before purchasing elsewhere would give me
call. 81
VIII thank the public generally for share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully.
JOHN G. WELLER.
Address P. o. Box 81. ~
September II, 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
Boarding,
- with Board by . . 'ep
e., MRS j. o TUTwILER.

FFIIN-Roofing, GHttering, tSc.-Those in need
( of any Kind of Tinwork can not do better
than to call on us, as We are the Boss Timers
of the town. We will always be found at our
place of business, South Charles ST., Charles
town, w. Va, YESTERDAY s. co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
SARvEN WHEELS,

universally pronounced the best wheels made.
REPAIRING A SPECIALLY.
have established Carriage Repository Mt
Upperyille, Fauquier county. Persons desir-
-ng vehicles Mt the above place. during my alb
son. druggist.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
to me from Clarke, Jefferson and adjoining
counties, respectfully ask a continuance of the
same. Gee. c. THOMAS -
February % 1881 ~ '
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
Between winIaI6sp5ort, shIppeosburg and In

Blue Mountain Express leaves Baltimore at
800 p. 81. stopping at Westminster, New
Windsor, Union Bridge, Frederick Junction.
Blue Ridge, Bueua Vista, Blne, Mountain ar
irving at HngerstoWn SIS pm Returning
leave HagerEtown {. IS A. NJ stopping at above
named stations, also at MechanicstOwn.
Leave WflIiarnAport for Hagefstown 5.55
Ills, 10.55 A. 81. and 1.30 and 8.45 pm
Leave Hagerstown for WiIIiamsport. s32 4,
NJ, and ESQ, 620 and sos p. ~
Leave Rocky Ridge for EmfnftAbuTg, 1910
A. b., and BPS and 6.36 2. II. Arrive at Eur
mitsbnrg lilo A. ~, and 4.55 and Z. OG r. N.
Leave diminishing FOR Rocky Ridge. $50 a.
NJ, and 2.45 and 5.45 +. ~. Arrive at Rocky
Ridge $50 A n aud g IS and G.15 PM
Leave Frederick junction for Frederick,
500 and 1870 A. NJ, and 5.02 r. III:
Leave Frederick Junction for Taneytown.
d-itiiestown, YORK, Columbia and WrightsYilIe,
Cos and 9.45 A. ~, and 200 and Z! IL r, NJ !:
arrive at Shippenebnrg 8,45i and Hos A. N.
and 3 90 and g4S r III. daily except Sunday.
Daily Mondays only. ali others Daily
except Sunday.
o.,rs,;yL;cM n. HOOD, GEM Manager.
July %, 1891.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
Jefferson WOODEN Mill,
formerly Potte,''s Factory.)

II TNDER the above mentioned name the old
y u t.Porter's Factory" which in DAYS gone
by enjoyed almost a national reputation for
excellent manufactures. is still operated by
the undersigned Necessary repairs have
and 1 will continue to maintain the rep.
utation of the mill and to meet the demand of
the public for first-class goods
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &C.. VIII receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
JNo. j. JOBE.
?. o---wheatland. Jefferson County, w. Va.
June ]. 1Ss6-odJa2Ts5.
UNAJEARN I-aa,,e +I,o t,Crt % =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
VghitneY side-Barspring

pleasant riding wagon. Also all styles and pat
terms of Carriages, Buggics, Jaggers. Jenny
Linds and ?h@tOns- l keep on hand q large
stock, but am prepared to ill orders at short
notice. Prices suited to the times and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. y liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles in exchange for new ones / use
altogether the Old Reliable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

Additional mixed trains Southwark pass
CharlestONn at STA. A, NJ. and 9 25 PtlAf,, mr.
irving Mt Harrisouburg - aud IL IS p, NJ.
On Sunday mixed train leaves eharlestown.
Sonthward al S.4S A. NJ, arriving 1t HARRISON
burg 90 p. NJ.
*DaiIy except Sunday hfF.ol2 ftt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
BLACKS MlTHING,

Light or Heavy, in frst-class manner 81
Spindles. have one ofithe latest improved
Turning Lathes which cannot be excelled in
the State, for Turning Iron and Chasing Screws,
large and small. either Iron Brass. Keep
on hand Pipe of all sizes, and am prepared to
Cut Threads. or Screws on the same; also
keep on hand all kinds of Brass Cocks; Globe.
Angle and Check Valves of Jenkins Bros Pa
guarantee of thirty days. and if not found sat-
isfactory return and will refund the amount
paid. keep in stock Packing of different
kinds for making Stean-Tight Joints; also
three different sizes, as follows: Heavy
Three-Horse. Two and Three, and a regular
Txy,,- IJhr I1lnIr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
z Bengyale, Narte oounty, IA.

T HAVE for years built large variety of va
they have been in use among our people, and
have given satisfaction in every instance as far
as have been able to ascertain. Thought this
people best, and what are best adapted to their
wants. l manufacture handsome wagon
known as the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
RAILRoAp TIaIE .rABLEs.
Baltimore s. Ohio r. e.
Schedule in effect May 10Th, 1891.
I.eaVe

LeHington.-
Stanntou--
HARRISBURG
New Market
Mt. jackson
Woodstock.
StTasburg.@
Capon Road
Winchester.
Stephenson.
Chariesfwn
Ar. Har. Fly
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
NnM Ynrk-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
MIDDLEwAY, JEFFERSON CO., W. VA.

YFNHE undersigned have been established in
I Z the Carriage Business on the MiddIcway
and Shepherdstown turnpike. one mile north of
Middleway, for four years past, and during that
time have been doing n large and constantly in
creasing business in the manufacture of
CARRIAGES, UAIP-SE&TS, END
i SPRING &sSIDE-BAR BUGGIES,
JENNY LINDS, PHETONS,
JAGGERS, &C.
Our work has been sold all through Jefferson
and adjoining counties, and has always given
satisfaction in every particular.
1t Is our constant aim to work the very best
material, and to do all work in first-class man
ner and as to orr prices we pledge ourselves to
do work rs low or lower than frst-class work
can be done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consultus inregarj to work
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory, we will, if notified by postal card. send
representative Of the firm to visit them at their
homes, and give all necessary information
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses to ken
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly large variety of New
Vehicles in stock, and have also Secondhand
Carriages, Buggies, &c., which we sell very low.
May 9. 1852 Is III = :. = - : s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06
NoRTnwARp.

Additional mixed trains Northward pass
Charlestown at s SO and 2 o. p. NJ, arrlveat
Harper's Ferry 4 - and s 50 p. NJ.
On Sunday mixed train leaves Charlestown
Northwarl at $50 T. NJ, arriving OF Harper's
Ferry at 1880 p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

To AL Whom II Nay Concern: as F,-a
take this method of announcing to the
farming community of jefferson and adjoining
counties, that 1 do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing, such as Traction and Portable En-
giucs, Wheat Threshers, Grain Drills. Wheat
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds of
Repairing, in both Wood and Iron also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable Eu-
gincs, Patching Steam Boilers, and putting in
new tiews or tubes. Am prepared to do ali
ind Of 9fr.i Fl.l I
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-10-06

/ 80 snalp particle is applied to the
Issss ncstrls r n by
| Address E. T. Pa.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28
Automatic Delivery Of Letters.

An invention which is exciting great
deal of interest on the Continent. where
the fat system of residence is so much
in vogue, is an automatic electric letter
and parcel deliverer, produced by resi-
dent of Geneva. AS its name implies.
the apparatus is designed to distribute
automatically on each floor and to all
the tenants of house the letters or par
GELS which may be addressed to them
A large box situated on the ground floor
contains as many apertures as there are
floors or tenants in the house. When
letter or other object is introduced into
one of these openings the box rises, and,
in passing, distributes in each of the re-
ceptacles in the antechamber OF the person
addressed the articles intended for them,
each tenant being in turn advised of the
arrival of the article by the ringing Of
an electric bell.
The working of the apparatus is ex-
tremely simple, as the following few de-
tails will show, and it's cost is insigniti-
cant: The object introduced into the
box on the ground floor effects, at the
top of the house, an electric contact
which opens the valve of water tank
The water fills a cylinder, which serves
as counterpoise and raises the letter
box which, while in the act of passing
each private box, opens itself by an in.
genious yet simple mechanical arrange
ment and deposits the respective con
tents therein. When the carrier box has
arrived at the top floor the cylinder
empties itself, and the box descends tC
it's place and is ready for another trip
Iron
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28


,.,-o-ol shocks of earthquake whicn
. - rscsntlv been felt in various quar-
ters Of the globe at about the time OF 1ne s
~ muon recall the interesting theory
ct the earth is more frequently shaken
aar tbe periods of new and full moon
.ta, of etber times. Lists OF eartn-
ouakes covering many years have oeen
rrsnared which seem to favor TINS theory.
The reason assigned is similar to tnat
r. which we are able to account tor Ins
greater height Of the tides at new ana
full moon. .,,o
when the moon and the sun are on tine
,o,na side of the earth, as is the case at
NV moon. they unite the force of their
attractions in heaping up the waters Oh
tbe SEA The same thing happens when
tl,ey are on opposite sides OF the eartn'
a. at fuii moon, for then each, oy az
tracing III al opposite dlrectlon' assists
tbe other In pulling out the ocean, SO 10
sneak. as one might pull out the SIDES Oh
a rubber ball.
According to the theory in question:
the same forces of the sun and moon
which raise the tides put strain upon
the crust of the earth which, by causing
fine strata of the rocks to slip and slide a
little. produces earthquakes.
When the moon is at its quarters Its
null is at right angles to that OF the sum-
and then, as is well known, the tides are
lowest Then, too. it is argued, the
strain upon tine crust of the earth is least
If this theory is true, how wonderfully
sensitive the apparently solid globe must
be to the impulses conveyed to 1T by the
attraction of bodies hundreds of thou
sands and millions of miles distant!-
Youths Companion.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28
Are You Going East ?

If so, be sure and see that your
tickets read via "The North Western
Line" The e. st. P. NJ. & o. Ry
This is the great short line from st.
Paul or Duluth to all points east and
south. Their magnificent track,
peerless yestibuled dining and sleep
ing car trains, and their motto
"always on time" has given this
road a national reputation. All
classes of passengers are carried on
the yestibuled trains without eXtrr
charge. All ticket agents sell
tickets via this line. Ship youl
freight and travel over this famous
road. w. H. MEAD, Gen. Agt.,
No. A Wash. st, Portland, Or
A. ]. LELAND, TraY'g Agt.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28
Sound Advice.


Kate Sanborn speaks of some advice
which was given by farm laborer, as
follows:
II hear ye patronize auctions pretty
reglar," said he. Sometimes there's a
good deal to be made that way, and then
agiu there isn't. Now, knew man
who bought an old hat and sight Of
other stuff; jest threw in the hat, and
when he got home and come to examine
it, eff there wasn't $500 in good bills
chucked in under the sweaterl
You ought to git over to Mason's auc-
tion to Milldon, sure. It's day after to-
morrow at sharp. You see, he'd for
tune left him, but he run straight
through it buyin the awfulest things
you ever heerd tell on; calves with six
legs; all sorts o curious fowl, and every
outlandish critter he could lay his hands
ON.
"'T stands to reason he couldn't run
that rig many years. Your COINS on
here made me think O. Mason. He cut
a wide swath for time. Eff Use you,
I'd go over, just to take warning and
hold up in timer
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28
Specimen Cases.

S. H. Clifford, New Castle. Wis.
troubled with neuralgia and rheu
matism, stomach disorder, liver al
fectea, appetite fell away, and ht
was reduced in strength. Three
bottles Electric BItters cured him.
E. shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, hao
A running sore OH his leg. Used
bottles of Elected Bitters and Buck
lens ArHica Salve, and his leg il
sound and well. ]. Speaker, Cata-
VIDA, O., had fever sores on his leg
doctor said incurable. Electric Bit
.ers aud Arnica Salve cured bin
Sold 10y Fry, druggist, 225 Conf st
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28

The facilities of the present day foi
she eprodnction Of everything that vii;
conduee 90 the material welfare and
comfort Oi mankind are almost unlin.
tied. and when Syrup OF Figs was first
produced The world was enriched with
the only perfect isxAuve known, as il
is the only remedy wh;eh is truly
pleasing and refreshing to the taste
and prompt and eaeetual to cleanse
the system gently in the spring-time
or. in fact, at any time. and the better
1t Is known the more pooular Il be
comes.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28
A(Skl IS.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS FlhEi'
WITH COUNTY RECORDER.

RD Teter and wife to A ID Gil
lam, lots l, 2, bl AZ, McClain's ade
North Salem, $3.50.
JH Albert and wife to d 5 Rich
ards, lots l, 3, bl 5, University ado
to Salem, $500.
Oregon Land Co to G a Gran
strand, lot 6, bl 2l, Highland add to
salem, $780,.
RP Boise and wife to Germa'
Baptist church, lot Boise's second
add to Salem, $3.50.
VIM. Waller, single, to VIM. Tas
ker, lot 5, bl SO, Salem, 500.
GE Denton, unmarried, to Mar,
Kensyer, 10 a John l. Eoif d {
Sl2OO.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28
The Bottom Steadily Sinking.

Scientists tell us that, counting from
the sea level, the lowest body of water
on the globe is the Caspian sea. For
centuries its surface has been gradually
settling down until now it is eighty-five
feet lower than that of its near neigh
Dor, the Black sea, which also lies far
below the level of the ocean. The com.
mon conclusion has all along been that
the Caspian sea was merely losing its
waters by some means, but recent in
vestigations have shown this not to be
the case.
Soundings made and compared with
records of soundings made more than
100 years ago reveal the astounding fact
that there is still as great depth OF
water as existed then. This leaves but
one hypothesis that would seem to be
tenable The bottom of the Caspian Sea
is actually sinking. There is much
speculation in scientific circles relative
to what the final result will be.-Bostor
Transcript.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-10-28
Swimmer Caught by a Devil Fish.

A young Victoria lawyer, who is in
the habit of swimming at Ross bay, had
q very disagreeable experience Wednes-
day. He was enjoying himself in the
water when he suddenly found himself
in the clammy embrace of devil fish
Fortunately it was in shallow water, or
else it would have been very serious
struggle. As it was, the young man had
the greatest difficulty in tearing the
suckers from his person.-Vancouver
Telegram.