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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
Mr.. PORTER

A principles del mes de Marco
pr6ximo saldra de los Estados Uni
dos para Cuba, Mr.. Porter, con OBJ
jeto de estudiar practlcamente GUAM
to Sc relacione con las tarifas de
aquella region.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
Ia -PRElSA DE CIENFUEGOS

La C0yrssbOnaenesa y La Lf6sr-
tad, de Cienfuegos. dedican largos
editoriales celebrando la llegada q
la referida poblaci6n del general
Maximo Gomez.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
son UNOS ASNOS

Continue ell Grader su discurso,
expresando que aunquc Sc desqui-
clara el hrmamento Aabria de DIR
ell Gobierno y habrian de oir los ge
nerales que intervinieron Ell la dlti
ma guerra, que "todos, absolute
mente tooos, eran unos asnos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
CONSEJO SlPREN

Dentro de breves dias emitira su
fallo el Consejo Supreme de Cue
rra y Marina, condenando a a|gu-
nos Jeies militares que fueron ven
cidos 3 c1pitularon en- la reciente
guerra sostenida por Espaha.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
HABLA MR. SULLIVAN

FL Senador anti anexionista, MIR.
Sullivan, habl6 sobre los problemas
mas palpitantes de actualidad.
Pidi0 una Immediate resolucl0n
acerca del Archipelago magallani'
co donde la disenterla y otras en-
fermedades, consiguen diezmar las
tropas considerablemente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
REENBARQUE DE- TROPAS

Contin1an llegando 4 San Fran
cisco muchos soldados enfermos
procedentes de Filipinas
SegGn ellos cs muy grande el
sentimiento de independence que
existe en- la poblaci6n in3igenay
especialmente, en- los visayos cuyss
mujeres Sc alistan para combatir.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
l0IAS ClPIIOLllAS

Mr.. Crooker. jele de Tamahny
Hall. IA pronunciado un discurso
en- Washington sosteniendo que ell
principle Constitutional de la Re
pGblica no Sc opone la adquislci6n
de nuevos territories.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
Ii CElSIRi OFFICIAL

Ell lapiz rojo continua en- Ma
Mia impidiendo que Sc trasmi
ian telegramas particulares que
aludan a cualquier particular de la
guerra 8 a la crftica situaci6A por-
que atraviesa aquel territorio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
4" BILL DISCUTIDO

La CAmara de Representatives.
de Washington continda discutien-
do vigorosamente ell bill sabre reor
ganizaci6n del Ejercito, crey6ndose
que Sc rechaze el prop6sito de los
imperialistas que pidea que Sc au
torice al Presidente para aumentar
las fuerzas 4 su arbitrIo
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
FL " INDIANA /"

POGO tempo .despu6s de haber
echado amelia, ell Neq0 York emhoc6
tambien el puerto de Hamilton, ca
pital del referido Archipelago, el
acorazado Indiana.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
!. IL SbQUIERi C0INIIiLES !

FL orador, en- fogosf~ mos y VIC
lentos parrafos que Ievantaban ia
cesantemente tempe stades de aplau-
SOS por una parte y oleadas de ira
{ indignation por otra, d1o que al
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
CONTRA La ANEXION

FL Congreso de Ma!olos, presi-
dido por Aguinaldo, ha votado
unanimemente contra la anexion,
acordando solicitar de los Poderes,
POI conducto de los clubs de Hong
Kong y Paris, que intervengan en-
los asuntos de Filipinas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
AGITlCION EN FRlNCI\

Los pretendientes a la corona de
Francia. entire los que-hguran Luis
Bonaparte y Victor Napoleon, agf
tanse, ahora mas que nunca. pof
las Naciones fronterizas 4 la Rep1
blica francesa, predicandol la restau
raci6n de la Monarquia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
NTEIOS (RIUlVIRlTOS

Nicolas II propone en- su Nota
una especie de Tribunal tornado
por los Monarcas 6 Representatives
de tres Nac;ones, sin cuya anuencia
no podra ningdn Poder declarar la
guerra q otro.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
Las CORTES ESP,NOLlS

Con la solemnidad de costumbre
Y en- med . de vivislma amistad, ha
tenido lugar la aperture de las Cor
tes espa1olas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
Los 2O.OOO.OOO

Las Cortes de Washington han
decidido votar ell anunciado credito
de vejnte millones de dollars con
cedidos a Espana como indernnisa-
con de guerra.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
FL SIR. SiGASTA

Ell Presic ente del Consejo de
Ministries lego el discurso inaugu
raj cuyos pa:ticulares telegrahe
CpOrtunamente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
Ell CRUCERO 4" NEW YORK :"

Procedentes de los puertos de los
Estados Unidos ha llegado a las
islas Bermudas el crucero de que
ira americana Ne70 York.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
En- Ell CAPITOLIO

Muchos Senadores del partido
imperialista han pronunciado ener
gicos y vehementisimos discursos
en- ell Senado de Washington en-
pro de la anexion de las FIliPinas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
MEDIDAS DEL GOBIERNO

FL gobierno frances que no desco
noce ell waller de los numerosos par
tidarios que siguen las doctrinas de
aquellos principles y la decision de
estos para ell logro de sus ideales.
extrema sus medidas para impedir
que puedan reallzsr los fines que Sc
proponen.
Los cablegramas que proceden son de
la propiedAd del BOLETIN MERCANTIL,
y pueden reproducirse en- cualq uier for
ma abonando a la empresa 20 pesos por
cada uno que Sc utilize.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
MR.. CHADWICK

Inmediatamente despues de fon-
dear, su Comandante. Mr., Chadi
vich, fuG a terra q saludar las au
to7idades de la Gran Bretafia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
Ell PRLSIDElTE NlC.KllLGY

MIR Mac Kinley muestrase preo
cupado en- extreme por los 1ltimos
despachos trasmitidos por ell Mayor
general de Filipinas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
VA NEJORlNDO

Segdn aquellos peri6dicos sigue
aquel mejorando visiblemente en- su
enfermedad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
TRIBUNAL MINTO

En- dicho Tribunal alternaran in
diferentemente Estados de primero,
segundo y tercer 6rden.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
APRUEBA Ii CASABLANCA

La Casablanca, sin oposicion min
guna, ha ratifcado la disposition.
de las Cortes.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22

do vfveres y pertrechos para las
tropas que luchan EN- Fil'pinas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-22
MAS REFUERzOS

Aver zarparon del puerto de San
Francisco dos trasportes conducien
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
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The Importance of Informing the
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Syrup of Figs manufactured by the Cali
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fects, and therefore lives and promotes
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olden times if a remedy gave temporary
relief to individuals here and there, it was
thought good; but nowadays a laxative
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you have never used Syrup of Figs, give it
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and will recommend it to your friends or
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In the process of manufacturing the
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
A MIR. MalaprOp.

One of Clevelands sudden-rich citizens
is credited with a number of malaprop-
isms that would have filled Richard
Brinsley Sheridan's dear old lady with
profound envy, says the Plain Dealer.
Some time ago a friend called his at
tention to a certain popular young doc
tor who sports handsome beard
Il wonder why DR.. Dash wears all
those whiskers?' remarked the friend.
L suppose he wears them," said the
sudden-rich man. in a profoundly-saga-
ciOus tone, ito give himself 4 more ma
tronly lookr'
Our hero saw Julia Marlowe as ''Ro-
salind," and came away from the opera
house quite delighted.
On the street car a friend asked him
low he liked the performance.
1T was splendid" he answered. Then
le wisely added: What pity it is that
hat man didn't write some more plays!''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
A Spider'S Musical Ear.

During the entire summer until late in
the autumn a large black hunting spider
uycosa) dwelt in my piano. When l
played andante movements softly she
would come out on the music rack and
seem to listen. Her palpi would vibrate
with almost inconceivable rapidity, while
every now and then she would lift her
anterior pair of legs and wave them to
and fro and up and down Just as soon,
however, as l commenced a march or
galop she would take to her heels and fee
away to her den somewhere in the inte-
rior of the piano. where she would sulk
until | ent;ced her forth with "Trau-
merei' or Handers Largo. DIR. Wier's
Dawn of Reason"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
TO SETTLE SERVANT QUESTION
The New York Board of Aldermen
Takes Up the Matter.

New York is going to tackle the serv-
ant-girl question. A committee of the
German Housewives society has present
asking that they look into the matter
and the board adopted a resolution in
structing the law committees of the coun-
Gil and the board of aldermen to give
the matter full consideration, to hold pub
lie hearings and make a report thereon
at an early date.
The society asks that system similar
to the one in vogue in Europe be estab-
lished by which the applicant can and
must present credentials as to character,
etc, officially certified to. This, they
think, will protect the honest and faith
full and insure the selection of a good
servant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
Hoilowgrind VS.. Rollowground.

Can you hollowgrind this razor?'
asked customer who had stepped into
a razor grinding establishment presided
over by a hard-headed man with bristling
hair and an aggressive look on his face.
You want me to hollowground it,
suppose?' he said.
No, sir" rejoined the other. Il want
you to hollowgrind it,
IF it's ground hollow amt it hollow
ground, sir"'
IF you grind it hollow don't you hoI-
lowgrind it, sir?'
''Do you think you can come in here
and teach me anything about my bust
ness? I've been hollowgrounding razors
for twenty-five years"
No, you haven't; you've been hollow
grinding them"
DO you reckon I don't know what
do for living?
Il don't care whether you do or not
Will you hollowgrind this razor?''
''No, sir, ] won't! I'll hollowground II
or / won't touch it,
The customer reflected moment
''See here, my friend" he said Can
| have it ground hollow here?"
Certainly
And they compromised on that basis,
each feeling that he was little ahead
Youths Companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight OF new shoes fee
easy; gives instant relief to corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery Of the age. Cures swollen feet.
bisters and callous spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is a certain cure for in-growing
nails, sweating, hot. aching feet At all
druggists and shoe stores 25c Trial pack
age FREE by mail. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
Gould Not at
COLUMBUS, Kans., Oct. 26, 1893.

COLUMBUS, Kans., Oct. 26, 1893.
With this letter permit me to thank you
for what the tree sample of Zaegels Sw edish
Essence of Life has done for me, 1t has
greatly benefited my health and done me
more good than all the pills and tablets
have taken. | was so bad l could not eat,
and had feeling in my throat as though
was being choked. After taking Your
Swedish Essence a short time began to feel
better. l recommend and praise this medi-
Of my lady friends desire to try it. Please
send me for enclosed amount the large
packages as soon as possible. Next time [
will order more. MARY ULRICH.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
Patents TO Inventors.

Messrs. Benedict & Morsell, solicitors
Of patents, Old Insurance building, Mil
waukee, report patents :::~cc:.ed to West
ern inventors June 81 as follows:
VIM Gatesman, Newton, Wis, mower at
tachment; W. S. Glover, Ashland, Wis,
water closet Sarah L. Luther, Berlin,
Wis, glove; A. G. Mather, Milwaukee, ex-
haust apparatus for roller mills; F. L. Nor
gan, PIT Washington, Wis. (2), chair OF
stool iron and adjustable support; A. M
Murphy, Fond du Lac, Wis, refrigerator
]. NJ. Sailer, GAINESVILLE, Wis, boiler; Noah
Shaw, Eau Claire, Wis. 90, molding ap-
paratus, sawmil carriage and friction
clutch; II. c. Swan, Oshkosh, Wis, brake
shoe for vehicles; w. j. Worden. Milwau-
kee, apparel appurtenance: o. Zwietusch,
Milwaukee. filter; r. M. Crane, Oshkosh.
Wis. oscillating body loop for vehicles; Fl
]. Weckwerth, Germania, Wis, mandolin
body design; Steel Ball Co., Kenosha.
Wis. steel balls; Lincoln Chemical Co.,
Milwaukee, ''formaseptine' (for an anti
septic lotion) QabeD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

neasFRF The great blood purifier Zae-
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-. is TO be given away free to
a w 81 " readers of this paper.
q W "a This medicine cures Rheu-
EnEE matism, Stomach, Liver and
FkEE Bowel Complaints, byrenoUing
disease germs from the blood,
hundreds of letters on file in our Office are
proving this every day. A reward of 500
Dollars IN Gold will be given to anyone who
can prove that they are not genuine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
Binder Irvine History,

The single strand binder Irvine, in gen.
eral use today, was the original concep-
ton of Mr. William Deering, of the
Deering Harvester Co., Chicago. The
value of the idea is apparent, since with
out it the modern Irvine binder would be
impossible. The Deering Harvester
Company is the largest manufacturer of
binder Irvine in the world.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

The rich finds at Cape Nome and
on the Ne-Uck-Luck, tributary of Fish
river, prove beyond doubt that the rich
mineral belt of the Yukon crosses to
Siberia. There is no doubt that next
summer will witness remarkable devel-
opments in the vicinity of Golvin bay.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

The largest salt-producer in this
country is New York state. 1t and Mich
igan furnish nearly 100000 barrels an
nually, or within 100000 of the entire
production in the United States
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

convince you Of its merits,
will be mailed to all who
write to M. r. ZAEGEL &
CO., P. 0. Box 828, Sheboy-
gan, Wis.
A 2-cent stamp should be
enclosed in your letter to
pay the postage on this free
sample and book.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

1t is said that there is a small lake
near a volcano in southern California
which contains a liquid as black as ink.
not at all resembling water. This LIQUID
dyes cotton cloth permanently black
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11


her husband, usually such an efficient
host, sat aloof in a remote corner of the
room.
Mr.. JONES'" she exclaimed reproach-
fully, as soon as the visitor was out of
hearing, you didn't help me at all. Why
didn't YOU sit near the general and talk
to him.
MY DEAR" replied Jones, rising and
pointing meekly TO the seat he had just
vacated, Il was patching hole in the
sofa. -Harper's Magazine.
-:o:-
She-"I don't believe the clock is run
ming"
He-"Oh, yes, it is
She-"Well, Ill not dispute you, but
than walk this evening. Free
Press.
There IS TO be an event in connection
with the celebration of the Fourth at
Forest, Hardin county, O., that will be
regarded with the deepest interest by
everybody. and especially by the journal
lstc world. The editor of the Forest
Review sent a sharp dun to a subscriber,
and the latter took offenss, and declared
that he would whip the editor publicly
on the Fourth, if the affair could be ar
ranged as Il part of the holiday exercises,
inside ring on Main street. The editor
lngneSS to accept the challenge and the
proper preliminaries will be arranged
The fight will involve the old question
whether Il delinquent subscriber may re-
fuse TO pay up and continue to sass the
editor, and if right makes might the sub
Scriber won't last through one round
Bloomington Paragraph.
Nerisopht-"That brute Snodgrass
called me conceited idiot, don'tcher-
know"
Hunker-'Is that so? You never struck
me as being particularly conceited. Tit
Bits.
During the presidential campaign of
1897, says William T.. Curtis in a Wash
lngton letter, Senator Quay and Senator
ElkinS, who were managing the Repub-
lican interests, and former Senator
Brice and Henry Watterson, who were
III charge of the Democratic headQuar-
tiers, used to live at the same hotel and
as they were sitting at the same table,
Nj. Brice looked over to Senator Quay
and asked How are you folks off for
money!! I'VE are very hard up re-
piled the Republican chairman; 'how
are you getting along:" WELL" said
Brice, whenever we want money l go
down into my own pocket for it. | have
else" You are lucky to have a pocket
to go into" said Senator Quay; IF l
had money of my own l would not grum-
BILE" But" said Brice, Il have to Dor
cow it" Gentlemen" said Senator
Elkins, Il have a suggestion to make.
Suppose we four go downtown tomorrow
and borrow 81 100000 upon our joint en-
dorsement and divide it between the two
parties, and then let whichever one wins
pay the notes.
Fuddy-"That was an odd predicament
that Ben Thayer and Addie Moore found
themselves in"
Duddy-"They are deaf mutes, aren't
they"
Fuddy-"Yes. They clasped each 9th
er's hands at the critical moment, you
know, so that he couldn't ask her to mar
ry him and she was unable to reply if
he had."-Boston Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

believe Piso's Cure is the only meGi-
cine that will cure consumption.-Anna
M. Ross, Williamsport, Pa. Nov. IL, '95s.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

Clarence MCGOWAN, Santa Fe
brakeman, can read seven languages, one
Of which is SanScrit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

1t is said that some Of the sheep
farms in Australia are as large as the
whole Of England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

Mrs. WiDsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces Inflammation
allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

WANTED.-Case of bad health that R.I'P.A'N.Sw VIII
not benefit. Send cents to Ripans Chemical Co.,
New York. for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
SPINNING WHEEL.
NEGLECTED GLORIES.

They tell us of New York; they talk about
Ohio, took;
And when they've mentioned these they
seem to think they're nearly through.
They laugh at old New Jersey, saying all
we raise is squash;
That our clothes are made of Bingham and
the men folks say 'begosh!
Oh, they put us III the papers and they heap
us with abuse;
They never brag about what old New Jec-
sey can produce.
And yet if you are looking for impressions
which will last,
it strikes forget his past:
If knowledge of the many styles in bathing
suits you crave,
If you want to see the serpent in his native
ocean wave,
1t is useless to attend to any boasts the
others bring.
You must go to old New Jersey If you get
the real thing.
New Jersey? She's ADJOINING, and ere long
we'll have chance
To Startle all the country with our knoWi-
edge of finance.
DO YOU want to see deadlock? Our dis
play is something great.
DO Won want to see some trusts and learn
lust how they operate:
Do YOU want TO see them built ana Watcn
them carry cash away
Come around to old New Jersey, where We
make 'em day by day.
Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

A book telling all about its wonderful
cures and free sample, large enough to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

A camel can carry load of 1900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

Bombay is the leading pearl mart Ok
the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

India bats are six feet across the
wings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

One of the lawyers says that client of
his is the hero of this story, and that 1t
happened here within 4 year or two, says
n writer in the Worcester Gazette. \
man from the assessors office went into
the store of a Hebrew merchant IN the
pursuit of his duties. The two had
slight acquaintance. so that the assistant
assessor did not think it necessary to eX-
plain his business. He was rather sur
prised when, in answer to his questions,
the storekeeper proceeded to dilate on the
value of his stock. De finest III any
store of de size in de city. 1t isn't wort
cent less than $4,000
Suppose l put it down at that, then,
said the assessors man.
DO it. Do it, said the proprietor.
yer Won't maig no mistake"
So the assessor man did it. There was
lamentation in the store when the tax
bill showed the proprietor that he was
taxed on $4,000 personal, and he rushed
over TO the assessor office with all pos
sible speed.
Vat ISIS dis? Vat iss dis?" he asked
them, excitedly. Il have no personal but
de stock in my store. I'm a liar if its
wort $500. Come down and look it ofer."
They told him that the records showed
that he had given the figure to the as
siStant assessor.
horror. My goodness, my goodness
he shouted. Vas dat your man? I
thought ne vas from Bradstreet's."