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The Southern herald., 1895-03-15
HUMOROUS.


Clearly man is Of kin to the beasts
BY his body, and IL he be not of kin to
God by his spirit, he is base and ig-
noble creature. bacon.
Cause and Effect. .-''Fellaire looks
the very picture of health" "Then
that's why he is in such contented
frame of mind. Chicago Tribune.
-Grace-"She's very eccentric. :"
Ethel-"llow?" Grace-"She married
the man she was engaged to at the
seashore las5 summer. er."-Syracuse
Post. Iftt HlfH
$50 all is over between Slimpurse
and Miss Goldcoin?" "Yes." "Her
money made the trouble, did it?" "Yes;
he thought she was worth S1OO, 900 and
it was only $4,000 -Inter-Oeean.
No Trouble in Placing Him. =
YES" admitted the man with the brin-
die whiskers, 81 know something
about the case, but I'm not in position
to tell all know" subsequently,
however, they fixed him all right as to
position BY putting him in the witness
box.-Chicago Tribune.
-"You don't know how to play
chess, do you, Mr.. AdletP" asked Miss
Slxitts, with look at the clock, which
indicated half past eleven p. M PsWby.
yes, ] do, Miss Skitts. What made
you think didn't?" "Why, you don't
seen to know when it's yoifr move. -
P. & S. $. Co.'S Bulletin.
IF your husband ill-treats you,
yoii should heap Goals of FIRE on his
head. said the city missionary. "Well,
sorr,n replied Mrs. Rafferty,, 'ioi didn't
do thot exactly. but oi did the mkt
thing to it. Oh hit him on the head
with the poker, butit didn't do bit of
good, sor. -fIarper's Bazaar.
Committeeman Ito public-school
teacher) 1--we was thinkin' o. putin
up nice motto over your desk to en-
courage the children; what do you say ?
How would knowledge is Wealth do?'
School Teacher--''That wouldn't do.
The children know how small my
salary is. s."-Household Words.
--Trolleymen's Fun. First Motor
man" How'd you make out to-day?n
Second Motorman-'Poorly; / didn't
hit thing to-day but dogs and cats. /"
First Motorman-''I done a good deal
better than tliat. ! managed TO bump
into tree O dem fresh cops that DELAYS
us at the crossin's while dey helps de
women folks over, so dat dey won't be
able to leave de hospital for month. I"
IN. Y. Herald -
-Victimized tIf live long
enough, he said, moodily, II hope III
get over being natural mark for any
bunco steerer that happens to be
loose" What's the matter?" II CON
cluded I'd have to economic, SO sent
fifty cents to a man who said that was
all he'd charge to tell me how TO make
a little money go long way" "And
what did he tell your" HE simply
wrote, Send FIVE cents by express to
San Francisco NV Washington Star.
"A Washington lady has 2 mnslcal
decanter which she feels some prid !
in exhibiting 10 her friends. When It
is tilted to pour out its contents, the
disturbances Of the center Of gravity
sets music-box playing and the ears
as well As the inner being are re-
freshed. She is q witty woman, and
when a caller exclaimed, what q
pretty tune It's opera bouife isn't
it?" she replied. mo. my dear, It may
have been at one time. but its opera
buffet FOw.s7-Kate Fields Washing
ton,
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

AN ELABORATE HINT.-"Have YOU heard
OF the latestinvention in clocks ~ She asked.
sweetly mo" replied Mr.. Slogo. at is
very ingenious. II has phonograph at
tachment which calls of the hours.n fsVon.
derfully cleYerln "Yes; and at a quarter Of
eleven II says: Good night" He glanced
at bis watch, which told of half-past ten.
and in a few moments had fed into tho
darkness Washington Star.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

We offer One Hun1rad Doliars Reward e.
any eass q Cafarrh thst caanst b cured r.
Hal 5 CatarEh Cure
3, J. cHESzr 8 Co, Frups, Tolado. 3.
We t1e Undersigned, hare known F. j
Cheney for tie last i5years, and hslieTs
Inn perfectly honorable IN an business
transactions and financially aba % carr
cut any 9ollgation made by their firm.
west 8 lruax, Wholesale Druggists, To
leeo, 0. Walding. Kinnan q Marvin
Wholesale DFuzEists. Toleda. D.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally
acting directly on The blood and muceu.
surfaces Of the system. Price, f5e. per bot
ue. Sod By al Druggists. Testimonials frea
Halls Family Plis. &c.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

nAsHGH4T-HTou believe re tie encary
ef prayer, uncle. Bus suppcss ctickea
llo-l Ao4r DEltu 1ors T1Hl E1olll hep rF
Four kitchen deer ana you should rat tcun
en- yuur knees aad pray fer that chicken q
enter, DO yea think yUur prayer would be
4nsWeredfi lncle EbOny-sI mo1' sar-
tnly DO, sab. But in dat case, sab. should
sPrlnk lie 4 few grains q con On the step 2
-rafa
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

Are not more barren Of comfort than the
waists Of th1se who suffer from dyspepsia,
Iromhyercomplaint or from kidney trouble
But In hostetter's Stomach BitteTs they can
nnd relief, So can the malarious, the rheu
m1atic, the neuralgic, the feeble and the old
Use with persistence this remedy with d
career Of over a third OF a century, A wine
glassIul threa times Q DAY.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

To make It apparent 20 thousands, who
think themselves Ill, that they are not af.
tected with any disease, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, Is TO bring comfort
home 70 their hearts, as 4 cOstive condition
Is easily cured by using Syrup Of Figs.
Manufactured by the California Fig SyrupCo
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

Grass rdleS It is the most valuable
crop Of America. worth more than
either corn or wheat Luxurious mead
ows are the farmers delight A posi-
tive way to get them, and the only one
we know, Is to sow Salzer's Extra Grass
Mixtures Many Of our farmer readers
prise them and say they get 4 TO 6 tons
Of magnificent hay per acre from sal
Eer's seeds Over one hundred different
kinds Of Grass, Clover aud Fodder
Plant seeds are sold BY Salzer.
~ YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AED SIND II
with &c postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co. La Crosse, Wis, you win get
sample Of eRAssS CLOVER MIXTURE and
their mammoth seed catalogue free. [Kl
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

JEwELER-"The inscription you wish en-
graved on the inside Of this ring under.
stand Is 'Marcellus to Irene.'" Young Man
with embarrassment) Eyes, that's right
But cr-don't cut tho Irene eep.n-Balti
moro Telegram.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

Two FAIRs q lips onoe chanoed to meet
Behind friendly door,
And both exclaimed at seems % ne
That va lave net before
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

THE AMENITIES OF TRADE-Tough-t
want dozen eggs, an ! wants 'em bad,
see" Grocer-''GO tothatg grocer across the
street. Everything he keepsis bad."-Phil-
adolphia Inquirer.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

MisTER-'Does Jobson show any aptitude
as Washington correspondence Miss
"Oh, my, yesl When he heard that baby
the secretary Of interior cut it.n-Life.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

CoCErENAY-''YFhen you proposed 70 Mss
Dexter did you get down on your neesf
Barclay-"Ne, eouldn't; she was sitting on
then. .a-Truth.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

nWHATs the trouble between Maud and
Llyr' why, you see, Maud asked Lily to
tell her nst what she thought OF her"
Yes "And Lily told her. r.n-Pick-M Ne Up.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

II you send is cents IN stamps or coin 10
JoHN SEBASTIAN, Gen1 Pass. Agent, c., r.
l. 4 7. R'y, Chicago, you viii receive post.
paid the slickest pack Of playing cards
you ever handled. Beautiful steel engraved
Whist Rules accompany them free.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

FRoM A BUSINESS STANDPo1NT.-Dr Probe
--aMy wifc gave Welsh rarebit party last
night" DR., Reaper-"Was it a successP'
DR.. Probe. 'Immonse. I've had twelve ex-
ira calls to-day."-N Y. Herald.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15


a
nre c red rcr
e M
-a.s 4. a.4.e4 lssica lssfasr
n
t5oeEg r11fograrh huHz traF1
asl writing lszirzol tle pretty nzesian
>lslz- ere vary Popllar Vhen le.erated
WITH Fsoietz
NalfFeN curagess s1lEred in EarroN
lenEthuise pulIs. WITH headings Of the
eaiaqa, are very becoming 10 slender,
Eiriish lEurcS
bLAcK chiffon veIs ere urotecttons
from sharp uinds. and are quite popu-
lar with cloth gowns. especially for
uaorning shopping.
MnuE drcss bonnets are as tiny as Il
i possible e mlke then, hats are ex-
tremcly large. and are laden with tips,
he long plumes falling in TIE back al.
most 70 the shoulders
A sTTIlsH little frock. for q girl Of
ten i made Of blue serge. with skirt,
coat and vest trimmed with bands Of
white cloth The revers are faced with
white. and white pearl buttons trim the
frontA
HEAVY cord. fully an inch and a half
around. and covered with velvet % q
contrasting color, or % match the dress,
Is set into The bottom Of skirts 10 keep
TIE fuliness IL the desired folds.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

The wise man means something even by
Che remarks be does not make Galveston
News.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

1T Is surprising how long IL takes o restau-
rant cook TO boil an egg four Minutes
ROclEland Tribune.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

IT is almost as easy 70 believeone when he
speaks In derngatlon Of others as when he
speaks in praise Of ourselves. Boston Tran,
script
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

WHAr great scheme il would b. for the
stage dancer OF the day II she could, like
Mercury, have wings On her heels 70 mako
'em fly higher.-N. u. Recorder.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

"WuAT does the new woman wantl"
.she doesn't know, but she is going TO get
lt.n-Judgo.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

THE reason the pen Is mightier than the
sword ia because 1t writes the wrongs OF so
many people, Rockland Tribune.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

HkLE's Honey Of Horehound and Tar 70
Eeyes whooping cough.
Pixies ToOthache Drops Cure Ia one mfnute.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

The individual who lives In q glass house
is tho very person who persists in throwing
stones. s.--Galv News.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

W-HDoEs your wife talk in her sleepp
D-"Well, never notice any cessation"
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

TsHALI. expect you" said the Justice TO
lhe colored culprit, ''to tell the whole truth. p
"De whole truth, sahln "Yes.o "Jedge,
ies' gimme six onthsln--Atlanta Constitu
ton.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

ToSnIT-"Paw, what is an intellectual
soireeln Mr.. Figg-'1t is generally one
where the Investments do not cost much
more than dime = head. indianapolis
Iaurnnl
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

temper, fear OF impending calamity and
tliodsand and one defangenients Of body
and mind result from such pefnicious prac-
tees All flieae are pernianentiy cured by
improved methods Of treatment without the
patient leaving home.
"A medical treatise written in plain bnt
cliaste Language, treating Of the nature,
symptoms and csirability of such diseases,
sent securely sealed III a plain envelope, oil
receipt ofaiiisnotiee,y Ioeenis inatanlps,
for puelaFe Address, WoRLnls splsPRN.
sAkY. cAI, ssspeIATgo paaalo. ny,
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15

HnAD-REsrs-vacations.
The Southern herald., 1895-03-15
YOUNG SPIRITS,

a vigorous body and
robust strength fol-
low good health.
But all fail when the
vital powers are
weakened. Nervous
debility and loss Of
manly power result
from bad habits, con-
tracted by the young
through gpofance
of their rllinous con-
s seqnences Low
spirits nielanchd ella, (
impaired memory,
fnorose on irritable
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23
GREAT REDUTION IN TINE To
CALIFORNIA

Once more the North Western Line has
reduced the time of it's trns-continental
trains, and the journey from Chicago to
California via this popular route is now
made in the marvelously short time of
three days. Palace Drawing Room Sleep
ing cars leave Chicago daily and run
through to San Francisco and Los
Angeles, without change, and all meals
en- route are. served III Dining ears. Daily
Tourist Sleeping car service is also main
tanned by this line between Chicago and
San Francisco and Los Angeles, com
pletely equipped berths in upholstered
Tourist Sleepers being furnished at a
cost Of only $500 each from Chicago to
the Pacific Coast.
For detailed information concerning
rates, routes ETC., apply to ticket agents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23
6 900 Feet Above the Clouds.

Nearly three miles above the sea, and
6,0G0fept above tn white, silent clouds
thatlie in asweeping plain beneath you.
is something to think about time and
time afterwards, ism t it.
IN the summer OF 1894, the Passenger
Depar tment Of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road fitted out an expedition to climb the
| highest mountain south of the Canadian
| boundry on the North Pacific coast, and
the srandest peak in the United States
| Mount Rainier or Tocoma. The party
reached the highest point the mountain,
after Il long and dangerous climb over.
rocks and snow and glaciers that We're
gashed by crevasses, and returned in .af-
| ETY. This magnificent peak is between
/ Il, 900 and Is, 900 feet high, and indeed
may be found in the future to be over15 5,
900 feet. or nearly three miles il height
| Tn beautifully Illustrated booY. just
published the story of this ascentis given
III great details, together with manvfacts
about this old mountain that was once
a seethin volcano.
The Yellowstone Park and other parts
OF the great North West are olso illustra-
ted and written about.
! In every respect this book is new, and
contains nothing this Railroad Company
has heretofore published.
It's name is 'Shetches OF Wonderland
and by sending three two-cent stamps
six cellts-to MIR. CHAs s. FEE, the Gen
erol Passenger agent OF the Company at
st. Paul, Mimi, you will receive the
book III return.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23
THE KELLEY CURE LEGISLATION.

The Kelley cure law escapes
criticism only in those counties
in which there are no cases.
County boards are inclined to be
economical in most ways and
objects to being colnpelled to pay
a expense for which they are
not responsible and cannot con-
troll. This is aggravated by the
fact that the institutions arc at
liberty to work up business 70
the limit Of what they can get e
Judge to agree to, Nor are they
at al1modest III the matter Had
the law provided that the state
would pay the bills, it would
have worked like charm; there
would be no check or question
about the expense. But the
county boards are TO near
t e people not to feel the pres
sure.
The law is a piece Of paternal-
ism Of the most Aagatlt kind. If
it dealt with the paupers and in
sane IN confinement, and IL the
charge Of the counties, it might
go. But when Il sets out to
gather in the moral w1eckage OF
the world and foot the bills quite
as much in the interests Of pri-
vate parties as Of the public
good, it goes to far. Just as
well might thestate be called up
on to furnish any other medical
treatment, carefor deforn1ed per
sons by sending them to hospitals
or attempt a cure Of lazi1less
were that possible. Why stop
drunkenness? Then IN the admin
istration of the law there is wide
open opportunity for collusion,
profit sharing, and a Judge may
well hesitate to refuse an appli-
cation that comes to him IN due
form. There is no limit to the
expense if the agents Of the cures
work up the business. The pub
lie treasury is entirely subject to
the will ofirresponsible parties in
this matte; the people have
nothing to say. Theirs is alittle
doabt that this will be one Of the
first of the laws of '95 to.be re-
pealed, the head ola long list
Milwaukee Journal.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23
NOTICE OF PUBL!cAI en-.

Notiee is hereby given that The following-
mar: 4 settler has led notice OF mir IN tention
to make fuGl proof III support O. his claim,
and that said proof viii be m ale before, the
.'hdge or Clerk OF the Circuit t'ouft ar lsasie
Avery II. e No. 718I forIob - Se2. 81 TIP.
40 ~ q =.
lie names :no following with sseS to prove
his con SIMMONS residenee upon "ni cu!tiEst-
OF said islad, viz: t.. j. Cook. Frank No.
Intyre Austin =. ST ockweli, Herman Finger.
All Of Eagle RIVER. vi
Louis MANcHrTTI
Register,
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice ofsEis intention
TO make final proof in support OF his c.aim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge or the Clerk of the Circuit Court at
Eagle River: Wis. on Jan. %, I S36, viz: John
Proctor. Fl E. 1915, for the VIZ :. e. " Sec.
Is. ly. AZ Ne r. 70 E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Joseph A. John, Reuben,
&. Simpson Joseph Heron, +. +. Collisn.
all of Rhinelander, v is.
LOUIS. MARCHETTI.
Register
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Land Office al lYansau nac /

Land office at Wausau. ner. 2. te95.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his Intention
TO make~~fnal proof in support OF III, cain,
and that said proof will be mad" befo G, the
Judge or Clerk Of the Circuit Gourf ut Eagle
Rive, Wis. on the 2Sthday OF January. ls96
viz Ieuben B. Simpson, n. Z. 10. 10 I. for
Wa of Sec, Is, and $, T.. Ii y. r. Vi see. IA,
Jp-42 N. Il. 8 e.
He names the folling witnesses to prove
his continuous residenceupon andeu4riyation
OF said land. viz: Joseph A. John, Joseph
Heron, f. e. Collius. all of Rhiuejauder'
Wis, j ohm Proctor. OF EAGLE River, Wis.
LOUIS MARC HETTi,
Register
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23

Gene BaFcr, Ella Morrison, Clark
Moon, Walter Bear, Willie Kaiser,
Eddie schetible. Amelie Hene, Viola
Jones, Morton Cook, Ella MORRISON, Al
len McGII Willie Thompson, Ernest
Berg. Laona Mack, Alonzo Baker, Maud
Patteil, Emma Zick, Grace Mathews.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23

WINTER TOURIST RATES VIA THE
NORTHWESTERN LINE.
The Northwestern Line is now selling
excursion tickets atgreatly reduced rates
to the health and pleasure resorts of Cal
ifornia, Florida, Texas, Mexico, New
Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
Georgia, North Carolina. South Carolina
Tennessee and Alabama. For tickets
and full information apply to agcntA
Chicago & North Western Rs.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23

he healing poperties Of DeNitts
Witch Hazel Salve are well known. 1t
cures eczema, skin affections andi* simp-
~ perfect remedy Tor piles. Forsale by
= RealAsley.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23

There are many reasons why one
should use One Minute Cough Cure.
There are no reasons why you should
not, if in need Of help. The only harm
less remedy that produces Immediate re
suits.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23
Names of pupils neither absent nor
4
HIGH SCHOOL.

HIGH SCHOOL.
Marion Garrison, Viola Mcintyre, Julia
Dockery, Bert Patten, Percy Morgan
Maggie Mcleod VIM Radcliffe.
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.
George Todd, Austin stockwall,
Rainie Howard, Mabel Howard, Thos
st. Peter, Orley Finger, Mamie ST.
Peter, Ethel Mcleod, Guy Haddy, Rol-
lie Dickinson, Harry Mcintyre.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
Ora Garrison, Minnie Hitziyee, Lulu
Murray, Mabel Mathews, Belle Obrien,
Paul Cook, Guy Hawkins, John Mech
Ter,
THIRD PRIMARY.
Marvel Garrison, Joseph MAYO, Hazrl
Avery, Otto Neamuth Henry Oberholtz-
er, Nathaniel Patten, Elmer Patten,
Thomas Skarvan, Charley Weigand,
Sammie Harto.
SECOND PRIMARY.
Jennie Connell, Esther Thomson, Peter
st. Peter, Earl Hadday, Eta O'brien,
4, Morgan, Kinney Friedrich, Lizzie Mech
Ter, Oscar Finger, Willie Mathews, DON
aid Bear, Eddie Mechler,, Ray Ricnison,
Anna Budde, Charles Hankie.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23

Say why don't you try. DeWitts lit
tlp Eilr!y RiSers? These little pills cure
heailache, indigestion and constipation.
They are small but they do the work
For sale b. L. Be;erdsley
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23

Its just rs easy TO try One Minute
Cough Gre as anything else. It's easier
to cure a severe cold or cough with it..
Let your next purchase for cough be
One Minute Cough Cure. Better medi-
cine; better results; better try it.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23
SCHOOL REPORT

For Month Ending Dec. 20, 1895.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23

arc und, are
by any line.
build up our
ing interests,
OF
kinds, Pine,
Birch, Maple,
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-23

service, all
not excelled
We want to
manu- factul T.
and with the
Timber of all
EEenlIock, Oak
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-12-13
CrOWning Moment OF q Ships Career

successful launch OF large vcs-
sci has been called the crowning mo-
mcnt of II ship builders career. Some
one has said also that a launch is the
most dcltcate part Of the ship builders
work. 1t is very difficult to say what
is the most delicate part Of ship build
ing, for the simple reason that there
doesn't seem to be any part Of it that
isn't delicatc. No more complex ma
chincry is made than tho wonderful
marine engine no more cnrefully de-
signed structure exists than the sail of
Of q modern steamship. \ launch is
as much matter of mathematics rs
any part Of the WORK Of building o
ship, and perhaps it is because launches
arc always Inspiring that they have
been called the crowniug occasions Of
ship building.
1t is only since the United States
began TO build y new navy that we
iuFc n!tNt ItutEiIfS VI lllSc NCSSclo III
this country. We have built so many
fire warohip, thut it was not unusually
diilicult for ls to huild merchant vcs-
sells OF the first grade, and we have
jus5 iinishcd two ships next in size to
the two largest ships that are ahoat
in the world.
Building these ships vas n great
achievement, however, and hence the
ceremony OF putting them into tho
water from dry land attracted great
attention throughout the country, and
was attended in each case by thou.
sands OF spectators.
They saw the picturesque side OF
each OF these events. They saw the
foam as the christening bottle of wine
was broken upon the bow. They
heard the cheers and shouts ard helped
to make them. They waved their hats
and handkcrchIcfs as the ship began
to glide down into tho water, ano
each man almost held his breath until
he saw her safe IN tho stream nc
knowlclginG the plaudts of the mul-
titudc by making graceful bow.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-12-13
Capture 0i n Freak Fish.

The queer freak OF the sea capt sreL
by Italian fishermen near Goat ISLAND
Oakland, Cal, which has been or ex-
hibition, hus been purchased by tho
Acaicmy of Scicncss and shipped to
San Francisco.
>. ii. w. Riley, stcnoyraphcr in
the Superior Court, who is an ichthy-
ological expert, made an inspection of
tho fish recently, then he con-
suited his books and announced that
it was fox-shark--a creature very
raro on the const.
81 have made close examination, -
said Mr.. Riley, "nud 1 am certain
that the fish is of that class known as
fox shark or thresher. 1 will give you
the correct designation of it from my
authority: Fox shark, or thrcsher,
also called swingle-tnil, sea fox, sea
ape 1t ranges from Cape Cod to
Florida. Mitchell describes it as u
iony-tailcd shark, his specimen being
tairtecn feet II length. De Kay de-
scribes it as the thrcsher shark, and
says: The species has been noticed
on our coast from Nova Scotia to
Now York. Storcr records it as tho
sainc and puts the length at from u
to l5 feet We have heard of Que
being caurht NJ Nabai,L winch mrns-