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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-08
.3,S41,oO0 5,164,000

TOTAL. B SAL 900 5,164 900
This latter statement is but rough
approximation, but is sufficient for
our purposes.
1t shows a total decrease in the
movement for export and to Northern
spinners of 1,217,000 against a diminu-
tion in the crop movement of 1885, 600.
Assuming a consumption equal to last
year, and most authorities are agreed
that it is in excess, this difference of a.
bout 1,217,O0 must have been made up
from supplies extraneous to this years
much further drawn upon without es-
tablishing even more nicely the bal
ance between supply and demand. Con-
tinental spinners are still laggards in
the purchase of cotton at present
prices, but during the week ending to-
day the English spinners nave been
free buyers, and it is not impossible
5hat their activity may stimulate their
continental competitors into free pur-
chases on the basis of present prices.
Since Thanksgiving the prices have
declined in this market about 40 points
and in Liverpool rather less. The de-
cline has been due to slight increase
in port receipts. liquidation on the part
OF those long of January contracts, and
aggressive short selling, on the part of
the bearish faction, who believe in
lower prices, but at about 81 for spot
cotton in New York, the market has
each time it has dropped there develop
ed evident resistance to any further
decline than would seem TO have its ul-
innate basis in disposition on the
part OF spinners to augment their
stocks at that price.
While later in the season it is highly
probable that the assurance of a big
crop in 1696-'97 will hold prices in
check at present, it will be interesting
TO await the action Of those consumers
who have yet to buy.
The cotton market opened irregular
and lower by couple of points. but
immediately turned firm on local Gov
erlngs. Throughout the session. how
ever. trading was slack and indicated
hesitation cable accounts being some
what conflicting regarding the politi-
cal situation. The market worked
within range OF five or six points all
the morning and closed steady. with
the general list showing from I'M
changed prices to two points advance
Spot is almost entirely neglected and
quite nominal
r8a Yegg
NEss Xoaa, December z --gotson-Spos
closed st ady; middEng uplands 81; mid
ding gull sss; sales 800 bales.
Futures opened steady, sales 500 bales.
Futures csossd steady; sales 10 600 ba es
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-08
NOTICE.
To City Tax Payers.

The city tax-lists for 1895 have been
placed in my hands for collection.
will be in my Office for that purpose
every day from a. m. to p. no. All
takes not paid by December LIST, are
subject to penalty of l per cent. and
an additional per cent on the first day
of each month thereafter until paid.
W. B. HUTCHINGs,
City Tax Collector.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-08
COURT SALE
OF VALUABLE
IRON MINING PROPERTY
AND
CITY LOTS.

BY virtue of the decree and pursttaD
to the orders of the Superior Court Of
CASTOR county at the September term,
1895, of said court, the undersigned re
ceivers and commissioners appointed by
said court will. on the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-08
LIVERPOOL,

AlgHRrool, December 7.-l3) ,. d.
Cotton-Spot, fair demand; American mid
ding ai6.
Sales of the lag we're 10 COO bales, of which
100 were for speculation and export, and
included leo bales American; receipts
Il, 600 bales. all American.
futures quiz and steady at the decline.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-08

CALEMEN to take orders and collect. $50
y bond, signed by q business firm required
Exclusive territory. $25 to SIS weekly For
particulars, address p. o. Box 1854. New
York city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-08
FUTURES.
American middling:


OTHER MARKETS.
December z.
Uotton-Middling quotations:
Norfolk firm, =, 527 Daies.
Baltimore duh, SO, 56i bales,
Boston quiet o5s, - bales.
Wilmington STEADY, s, - bales.
Philadelphia quiet, S3s, ~ bales
Savar nah dull, S, a. bales.
New Orleans ii IN, 8. 3,430 bales.
augusta steady, s, 8 bales
Charleston quiet, ~, bales.
New Yosk qaie', 80. 5ls bales.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
GRAND TRUNK
RAILWAY.

On and after MONDAY. June 25th, 1895
trains will run as follows:
LEAVE.
For Auburn and Lewiston ITO, 81 a. M
Ito, 1.3O, BIS and 6. 80 p. M
For Gorham and Berlin Falls and Island Pond,
$40 a. M, 80 and $50 p. m.
Gorham, mixed, 800 and 5.15 p. m.
For Montreal and Chicago, 8. 40 a. m, 8. so p. m.
For Quebec, $50 p. m.
ARRIVALS.
From Lewiston and Auburn, 1856, $50 and
II .45a NJ, $40. 5. 15 and $40 p. M
From Island Pond. Berlin Falls and Gorham,
AZ and 11.45 a. M. and $40 p. IN.
From Chicago and Montreal. 1856 a. M. and
5.4Op. m.
From Quebec 1885 a. m.
Tho $50 I'm. train runs through to Montreal
dailv. Sundays included. Attached to this train
IS Pullman for Montreal also Pullman for Que
hec except ing Sundays; and through Pullman
for Chicago excepting Saturdays, arriving. at
Chicago the second day at 1.50 p. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars on Night
trains and parlor cars on day trains.
TICKET OFFICE NO. 1T MIDDLE
STREET, AND DEPOT AT FOOT OF INDIA
STREE REF T. sEARGEANT GenI Manager.
portionS :iune 25th, 1895. june24dtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07

IN you name Went on his way.
All out of breath, covered with dust, the
rider returned, and hardly had ne jumped
from the saddle when he ran to the KING.
Merciful king, sad are the tlolngs
bring. When the tomcat mas oaugh' dill
the mice, he will hunt us!'
Who told your" answered the King III
fright.
"That fellow who sold us the tomcat.
overlook him on the way and asked hlm'
When the catcher has done catchlng Inc
mice, what will the animal eatr and he
answered, Your"
The king at once called all his counsel
ors, and it was then debated what they
should do with the to1ncat. After long
debates and discussions they determined
to keep the cat in the chamber as prisoner
and to set guard of two men, SO that he
should not be able to got out. Immediate
ly the highest general was ordered to set
guard of four strong and courageous men
to guard the chamber Night and day they
stood in the corners and trembled with
fear whenever rustling noise was heard
in the room. The second night was quiet
because the cat had caught all the mice.
In the morning, when not sound was to
be heard in the room the guard nearest the
window thought what could be tho matter
and looked into the room. But, oh, sor-
row! The tomcat sat in the window, and
when he saw the bushy beard and hair cap
he was so astonished that he broke through
the window, and away he went.
The second man heard a noise and rush
ed to see what had happened. He saw the
soldier lying on his back, with his chin In
the air. Hurriedly he ran to the csstle and
called:
ooh, misfortune, misfortune, merciful
king, that terrible mouse catcher has got
out of the chamber! He has bitten my
comrade, who stoad by the window, and
God knows how many people he has stran-
gled! Oh, this is misfortuneP'
Immediately all the houses were closed,
and every one hid himself. Then the hing
ordered that a regiment OF the bravest
men, in heavy axmor, should seek the tom.
cat, All this was at once accomplished,
and they hunted everywhere for three days,
but not trace Of the cat could they find.
From tbs bohemian For Romance.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
THE THREE SONS.

A father had three sons; the Oldest was
called Martin, the second Mathew and the
third Michal All three were grown up,
when their father began to sicken, and In
few days had to prepare to die, when he
called them to his bedside.
"You know, my children, 1 have no
riches except this cottage, my cat, cock
and scythe. Live together in the cottage,
and of the three things take one. Do not
squabble but live in peace, and now God
bless you'll" Having finished, he died.
When the sons had buried their father,
they divided the Inheritance Martin took
the scythe, for he knew well how to NOW;
Mathew the tomcat and Michal the cock.
Dear brothers. said Martin, I'VE can
not all remain at home, or we should Ole
Of hunger. You two remain at nome ana
arrange things, while go with my scythe
out into the world. 3"
The three loved one another, and what
the one wished the others also desired; SO
no one spoke against this plan.
Martin took the scythe and started on
his wanderirgs. He went very far, very
far, but nowhere could he find work. AT
last he came to country where the people
were exceedingly stupid. AS he neared a
city he met a man, who asked him what
he carried.
"a scythe," said Martin.
"And what is that, and what is it good
for?''
"To cut grass. grain.
with that you cut grass? Why, that Is
splendid! We have to pick and pull out
with our hands all the grass, and IN Goa
name we can never be ready. If you would
go to our king, he would pay you well 1oi
this invention. +"
"And why not? I'll go!'
The man led him to the king, who was
much astonished at this invention, and al
once hired him to cut the grass in one Of
his meadows.
Martin went, followed by a crowd, but
rs he was not stupid he stuck the scythe
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
RAILROADS.
WESTERN DIVISION.
In Effect September 4. 1895.

WESTERN DIVISION.
Trains leave Portland. Union Station. for
scarbore Crossing. 1o;ooa. M. 5.16,6 20, P;
m. ScarbOro Beach, Pine Point, 100, 10. 90
.. m.,. $50. 5.l5, $50, D. M; Old Orchard ,a ad
ford. I. 90. $40. 1000 a. M. 1920, $780,
sns s sss SO 70 20 90 a. s;s. 1221 s' sss
M; Wells Beach, TOO. $40 a. NJ. $50, 5.15
n; North Be 81 90 Dover ,s go % no.
Som r % aS s sSo $40 szS Gn
Alton ''I Bay. = WolfSoro. SO a. M, ia.2o,
$50 MI Wpifboro Long 1s A;toa "e Ray
and steamers.5 $40 a. m, 1920
p. m. Worcester tvia somersworth
and Rochester.) 200 a M; Manchester,
M. $50 p. M, (via Lawrencel $40 a. m. !;
1920 p. M; Rockingham junction, Ex-
stsr, Havsrhin. Lawrence. Lowell. Bos-
Is. 05 p. m. Arrive in Boston. 80. f1O.15 a.
Boston af foi Portland. 7.so. 500. $50 a. m.
LOO. 4.15, Sol D. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Boston. express. 4.o5 am. Boston and
in Boston. so a. M, 5.2s. s.5s p m. Leave
Boston for Portland. 3. 40 a. m.
EASTERN DIVISION.
From Union Station for Cape Elizabeth,
tt S.45 a. M; Biddeford, Newburyport,
Amesbury, Salem. Lynn, zoo. 90 q. M,
IL. 80. 6. 90 p. m; Portsmouth. Boston, t.. 90,
1900 a. M; 1920, t1.45. 1000 p: m. Ar
arrive i'll Boston, s. 6S a. M. 1855. LILO, 40,
9.26 p. m. Leave Boston for Portland. 100.
800 a. M, 1890. 100, $50 p. IN.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Biddeford, Portsmouth: Newbury-
port, Salem Lynn, Boston. 2. 90 a. NJ, sig. 80
D, m. Arrive in Boston. 5.58 a. M, ALP p.
m. Leave Boston for Portland. 10 90 a. M,
100, 9.3Op.m.
Connects with Rail Lines for New York,
South and West
SConnects with Sound Lines for New York.
sWestorn Division from North Berwick Sum
days only.
ttConnects at Scarboro Crossing with
train for Boston via Eastern Division
tWestern Division to North Berwick.
Through tickets to all polntse South and
West tor sale at Ticket Office Union Station.
D. ]. FLANDERS. G. p. and 7. A., Boston
je2l diff
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
FREEPORT STEAMBOAT co.

COMMENCING June 3Oth will leave Port
~ land Pier for Falmouth. Cousens, Little
johns, Great Cheheague and Bustin's Islands.
VOLTS Point and Freeport at 9.25 a. M and
900 p. m. RETURNING, leave Freeport at
$40 a. m. and 1 80 for Portland
Also will leave Portland for Mare Point at
925. Leave Mare Point at 1.2O p. m. for Port
SUNDAY TIME TABLE.
Str. Phantom will leave Freeport at $50 a.
m. for Portland. touching at Chebeague. Little
johns, Cousens' and Bustin's Islands. Returning
from Portland at 800 pm. Will leave Portland
for Cousens', Little1ohn's. Chebeague, Bustins
Islands and Freeport at 10 90 a. M beturn-
ing. leave Freeport at 2.30 p. m. for Portland
Subject to change without notice
jyldtf Fl. b. SOULE. Manager.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
HarpsweII : Steamboat . Co.
THE 365 ISLAND ROUTE.
Beginning June "a, 1895, Steamers viii
Leave Portland Pier, Portland.
as follows:

Beginning June "a. 1895, Steamers viii
Leave Portland Pier, Portland.
as follows:
For LONG. ISLAND. CHEBEAGUE I.
HARPSWELL, BAILEY'S & ORR'S IS: 900
1920 a. m. 200, 5.1Op. m. CLIFF L., 1920
a. M. 81 p. m. HOPE l.. 8. 90 a. IN, 200 p.
m. LITTLEFIELD'S. CT. CHEBEAGUE l..
Return FOR PORTLAND. Leave oRR's
ISLAND, 5. 45, 100 a. M. Las, 400 p M.
Lv. BAILEY'S /, 6:o5, 1o.45 a, NJ, 2.05, 9. 40
p. m. Lv. so. HARPSWELL, $40, ll.25 %, q.
$40. 11.5O a. M. PAS, 45O p. m. Lv; CLIFF
l.. 40 a. M, 3.log; m. ~ HOPE l.; 1so5.
a. M, 1915, 1926, 5.l5 p. m. Lv. LONG l..
TAO a. M, IL 80, $40, 5.35 p. m; Arrive
PORTLAND SIS a. M. LOO. 4.15, 600 p. m.
- SUNDAYS. -
Lv. PORTLAND for HARPsWELL and in
termediate landings, 1000, 1o.40 a. NJ, zoo
p. m.
Return from Harpswell. ]. 90 and $50 p, m.
Daily excursions % miles down the bay.
Rouno trip tickets, only soc. Sundays, excur-
sions to Harpswell Soc, other landings 25c.
ISAIAH DANIELS, Gen'l Manager
je22dtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
Portland & Runlford Falls R'y.
In Effect Juno "a, 1895.
DEPARTURES.

DEPARTURES.
$50 A. NJ & LOS P. M. From Union Station
for Poland, Mechanic Falls, Bucknold. Can
ton. Dixfield ana Kumford Falls.
$50 a. M. LOS and STOP. m, From. Union
Station Tor Poland Springs. Poland ami
Saturdays only train leaving Portland $40 p.
m. connects with train on p. & II. F. R'y run
ming through TO Rumford Falls.
Stages connect at Poland Springs Station for
Poland Springs, and at Rumford Falls for An
dover and Rangeley Lakes.
Through passenger coaches between Union
Station, Portland and Rumfort Falls.
Through tickets on sale for all points
ON P. 4 r. F. R'y.
r. G. BRADFORD. G. p. 4 7. Agt.
Portland, Maine
L. z. LINCOLN. Superintendent,
Feb1Odtf Runnford Falls Maine
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
International Steamship Co.
Eastport Lubec. Calais, StJohn, k.B.. HaIifax,N.S

Eastport, Lubec. Calais, StJohn, kB.. HaifaxN.S.
and all parts of New Brunswick, Nova SEQ.
tia, Prince Edward Island. and Cape Bret
ON. The favorite route to Campobello and
St, Andrews. N. b.
Summer Arrangement.
On and after July LIST, and until further
notice. the steamers of this limo leave Rail-
road Wharf. Portland, Wednesday and
Saturday at p. M. fer Eastport. Lubec
and st. John, with the above connections.
Returning-Leave St John, Lubec and East
port Tuesday and Friday.
Through tickets issued and baggage checked
to destination. "a Freight received up to 400
p m.
For Tickets and Staterooms, apply at the
Pine Tree Ticket Office, Monument Square
or for other Information at Company's Otnce.
Railroad Wharf foot OF State street.
ap29drf J. 3. COYLE. Gen. Man.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
STEAMER "SOkOklS."
Time Table,

Time Table.
On and after May 80, 1896 StearN~~ Sokokis
will run until further notice, as fol- s.:
Leave Bridge street. Westbrook, at 10 a. M,
200 and g. 80 D. m.
Returning, leave Madison Falls at II a. M,
2.45 and 430 p. m.
Arrive at Westbrook In time to connect with
the H. $50 and $50 electric cars for Portland.
Be sure and take the $40 a. M, l. 10 or 2.40
electric cars from Portland. head of Preble st.
j. II. HEZELTON, Prop.
iunelStf
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
PRESUMPSCOT RIVER.
Steamer Santa Maria

Will leave wharf at Cumberland Mills for Pleas
ant Hill Falls via Pride's Bridge on arrival of
cars leaving Preble street, Portland, at 9.1o a.
m. and l. 40 p. m. Returning in time to connect
with p 80 and 100 p. m. cars for Portland.
Sundays on arrival OF cars leaving Preble
street at $40 a. M, IL 10 and 4.1O p: m.
This is fifteen mile sail on one of the most
beautiful rivers IN the world. The scenery of
which is not excelled by that OF the Songo
River. pyl9dtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
CHAS. SUMNER CARLTON,
yOICECU CULTURE,
ITALIAN METHOD.

ITALIAN METHOD.
Graduate, (4ysars. Of Sig o vann%Ge1m'
Florence, Italy. CONCEhA' UNA
OPERA.
For several years successful teacher in New .s
York Civ Instruction continued during the
summer months. Home Studio o. Iansdt ST.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
MAINE STEAMSHIP co.

NEW YORK D1RECT LINE.
Long Island Sound by Observation-Disclosures
and Invigorating Sea Trip.
The steamships Manhattan and Cottage
CITY leave Franklin Wharf OH Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays at p m returning. leave
Pier IS. E. r., same DAYS at bp m.
The elegant steamer fremont leaves Frank
lin Wharf at 6p. m, August 26.
Returning, leaves Pier So. E. r., Aug. %
Each steamer touches at Cottage City M. ":
in each direction and are dine in New York and
Portland. evening following sailiag day.
Fare to New York one way $500; round trip
as 90; to Cottage City one way $500; round
trip $500. -, coyrD
IF. LISCOMB. General Agent je26Gtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07

From Montreal. From New York.
Numidian Sept IA State OF Nebraska Sept. IL
Sandman Sept. 81
Saurentian Sept. %
Partisan Oct. 5
Cabin passage, Montreal service, $50 and up
wards Return, 500 and upwards. Second
cabin $50, Steerage at lowest rate
Glasgow and New York service, $40 to $65.
Return, 1855 to $12O.
Passengers holding round trip tickets can go
via one route and return by the other, thus en-
joying the magnificent scenery of the st. Law
renee and the shortest ocean passage.
Glasgow to Boston direct via Galway and
Derry: Prepaid steerage, $15; Intermediate
$25 Apply to II. y. A. ALLAN, Montreal
or Boston, or AUSTIN BALDWIN & CO., So
Broadway. N. Y, or to GEO. H. STARR, or
T. 2. MCG OWAN Portland. may9dtf
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
SUNDAY TINE TABLE.

For Forest City Landing, Peaks Island
500, 900, 1880 a. M, 1915, 2.15, 3.15.
5.OOp. m.
For :Cushing's Island-e.oo. 1890 a. M,
1916. 2.15, 3.15 s OOp.m.
For Little and Great Diamond Islands.
800, 900, 1880 a. NJ, 1915, 200, 4.20 p.
m.
For Ponce's Landing, Long Island-S.0o,
1890 a. M, 200, APO p. m.
For Mariners Landing. Long Island
1890 a. m, 200 p. m.
C.W.T. COOLING. General Manager.
sept3 du
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
CASCO BAY STEAMBOAT co.
CUSTOM HOUSE WHARF.

Commencing Tuesday, September 3, 1885.
Week Day Time Table.
For Forest City Landing, Peaks leland
2.l5. 3.15. 500. $40. 7.30 p. m.
For Cushing's Island-6.40, 500, 1880, d.
H., 2.15. $40. 800. $40 p m.
For Little and Great DIAMOND Islands,
Trefethen's, Evergreen Landing, Peaks
Island-53O, GAO. 500, 1880 a. m, IL M,
200. 42O, 6.1O, 7.30 p. m.
For 'Ponce's Landing. Long Island--5.3o,
500. 1890 a. m., z. 90. 4.2o, $40 p. m.
For MARINERS Landing Long Island
1890 a. M, 200 nj.
RETURN.
Leave Forest City Landine-6.2o. 7.2o, $50,
$50. 1850 a. M, LOO. $50, $40 o.3o.
$50, $40 p. m. "a ,yoo
Leave Ponce Landins-6.0b, $50, LILO a.
M, 2. so, $40, $50 p. m.
Leave Cushing's Isiand-705, S.16, 11.O5 a.
..245. $50 $50. GAO p. IN.
Leave Little Diam ond-6.3O. 40, $50 a.
n.y. IL M. 1925. $50, 5.35. 7.1b, $50 p. m.
Ieaye Great Diamond-6.25. 7.16. 9.15,
T65 a. m. 80, 3.25. $50. ITO. 1853 p. m.
Leave Trefethen's-6.lO.I .Io, 9.lo, 11.oo a.
M. 1885. 800 5.25 7.O5. 800 p. m.
Leave Evergreon-6.lb, 7.o5, 300, 1l.46 a.
M r. 40, 315. $50. TOO, SOB p. m.
Leave Mariners Landing, Long Island
ii 40 a. M, 3. 90 p. m.
Saturday night only, $50 p. NJ. for all land
ingS.
The Portland daily press., 1895-09-07
Allan Line
Royal Mail Steamers.
Montreal to Liverpool via Quebec.
Allan State Lime.

Rain.
New York and Glasgow Service.
From Montreal, From New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-22
bright BITS.

A Limit to Smallness-
don mean 10 say your wife wants to sell
that prize midget ,canne you BOUGHT her?
Wlnks-Yes, she does.
why, that dog is noted It's the small
est dog in the city"
That's the trouble. It's so small she
York Weekly.
-HOtel-keeper-I wish you might give me
some idea for taking advertisement OF
my hotel. Advertising Agent-Have you
MOSQUITOES? H9fs-keeper-Well Of
Agent-rhen advertise that fact You
might say that at the outside limit Won
have only two mosquitoes. and the guests
desiring to use them must apply two
months in adYance.-HaTper's BazaF
Magistrate-The officer says you were
uIuhk last night and fell down in the
street Can you explain that little matter ?
Prisoner with dignity)-The cause of INV
fall, your honor, was not attributable to
liquor, but to circumstances over which
i had no control.
Magistrate lin surprise)-What cIrcuro
stances do you allude to?
r,i Prisoner 4, (sadly)-My legs, your honor.
eat'' usn u
She overheard his words and they trou-
plea her. Althongh he was mere canni-
pal ana she captive in his hands, her
Il will tell him ALL" she said
Taklng him aside, then, she informed
MN mat Sue was Il woman with past,
whereat he started violently and preceiVed
how deceptive are appearances.-Detro
Tribune.
I-.One frequently hears people say, when
addressed in some Language with which
they are supposed to be familiar-"I can
understand at, but can not speak it,
The expression would not be heard as
OFTEN If all who used it were treated as
brusquely as was a Highlander recently
by an old friend of the family The old
man spoke to him in Gaelic, and received
the customary reply-'I can understand il,
but L cannot speak it, My dog can do
that. said the Macgregor scornfully.~
Household Words
substantially Correct.-"Children, ="
said the superintendent of the Sunday
school, can any of you tell me what might
be called the great religious movement of
the age?'
There was no response
Think. children" he persisted. Surely
some one of you can tell me. What is the
most noticeable religious movement Of the
A little hand went IN
oracle Arlington will answer"
Going to church." said Gracie.-ChicagS
! Tribune.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-22
An Innocent ORender.

The captain of a steamship plying be-
tween Jamaica and Barbados which used
70 be one my own boats, arrived here
yesterday from Havana, says the New
York Press. Some of his sea stories were
SO salty that they will keep a long time
Here Is one: Among his passengers on a
recent voyage were two old quartermasters
of the British army, the best of frineds
on their way to Demerara Sometimes
they got into heated arguments, but inva-
riably wound up with a sip from each
others flask. One afternoon as they were
walking up and down the deck, quarrel
ing over the question Of disestablishment
the captain, who happened to be looking
straight at them from the bridge saw a
hyinghsh come over the bows and strike
the quartermaster, who was doing most of
the talking at that particular moment
square IN the jaw. 1t was terrific blow
The fish weighed about three-quarters of
pound, and coming with a lively wind
was almost like MIME ball. 1t nearly
Knocked the quartermaster down He
heated with his argument because on the
losing side. supposed that his frined had
taken offense at some remark and struck
him with his fist All his British bulldog
blood was boiling hot on the Instant and
hauling off, he delivered a righthand swing
that sent quartermaster No. 2 to the deck
Liner, Linen az II they went, hammer and tongs.
which he did only by the hardest sort of
work. Holding them apart as we'll as he
could, ne ran his eye over their bruised
and battered faces, their disheveled hair
their disordered clothes, and asked What
they were fighting about He hit me in
the Jaw" said No. ]; He hit me first"
hit me first and allow no man, friend or
enemy, to hit me like that" They kept #
up for some time, each trying to get at the
other, till the captain pointed to the poor
little fish lying in the lee scuppers and ex-
planned the nature of the first blow. After
glaring at each other for moment they
shook hands without a word and wendell
their way below decks arm in arm and a
cold bottle settled the rest.