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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
UN TELEGRlNA DE- KRUGER
LOS iNGLESES NUNCA LLEGARAN
A PRETORIA

Pocos dias ha que ell peri6dico "New
York Journal trasmiti6 un despacho
al Presidente del Transvaal, Mr.. Kru-
ger, en- el que Sc le hacfan las siguien.
tes pregnntas:
~ Estan los beers y decididos 4
combatir hasta la muerte, 81 es neee-
sario :"
"1 Son verdad los telegramas reci-
bidos anunciando alg6n des6rden 6
decentralization en- las tropas republi-
canas I
~ Es cierto que los ingleses, como
esperan, llegaran a Pretoria sin que Sc
|libren en- la frontera grandes batallasf
Il Els verdad que han ocurrido algu-
mas diferencias entire Kruger y ell ge-
neral JOubert asi como tambi6n entre
los gobiernos del Transvaal y ell Estado
Libre de Orangei -
El Presidente del Transvaal contest6
ell dia l3 del mes en- cnrs0 con el si-
guiente despachO:
Pretoria, Mario Is, tarde, via Ber-
lin, Mario IA. 10 mafiana, 190O.-Al
Director del G New York J0urnal',.
Los aburghers1 terminaran Ia que.
ira luchando hasta la muerte. Nnestras
tropas han marcbado, CON perfecta
discipline, a las primeras lfneas de de-
fenSa de nueStTo territoriO. La cam
pafia de Natal redundara en- nuestrO
favor con mas ventajas de las que es-
peramoS.
Los ingleses nnnca lIegarsn 4 Pre-
t0ria
TOdos los "burghers ., incIusos
Steyn, Joubert y 20, estamos compile
tamente unidos. No hay diferencias.
DiOs nos ayuda. Kruger.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28

mente en- todos los paises. Adm hoy
dia en- que tanto impera la pas, somos
testigos de un contraste immense el
patriotismo exaltado de aver, que los
beers conserEan por tradici6n, J 81
de nnestros dias.
"Encadenados como Irlanda al caro-
del imperio ingl6s, reluchan .her6ica-
mente por no dejarse arrastrar en- pos
Ge aailrl CAIRO eavs marcha detuvieron
demandando noFemente Ia libertad
que aspiran consg suir con la punta de
la espada".
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
Un OUNCE POR CIENTO

Otra de las enmiendas presenta-
das por el Senador Foraker Sc re-
fere q que todas las mercancfas
que entren en- los puertos de esa
isla, prOcedentes de los Estados
Unid0s, 8 viceversa, paguen un de-
recho do l5 pS de 10 que marca Ia
tarifa Dingley.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
Information DDrGab|G
EnyiadOs directamente
POR La ASSOCIATED PRESS
Al''BOletin MeTCantil'
NueTa York, 2S ls NarD
EL PROYEcTO De LEY
SOBRE PUERTO RICO
EL PROYEcTO De LEY
sOBRE PUERTO Rico

Ell Senador por el Estado de
Ohio Mr.. Joseph B. Foraker, ha
presentado algunas importantes en-
miendas a la proposition de ley re-
ferente al Gobierno Civil de Puer-
to, pendiente ahora de resoluci6n
en- eli Senado, la cual fue enviada
nuevamente al Comits de las Islas
del Pacffco y Puerto Rico, segdn
acuerdo tornado en- la session del
Senado celebrada el lunes.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
Ell CAFE

En- una de dichas modifcaciones,
demanda el referido Senador que el
cafe que entire en- Puerto Rico pague
I'M derecho de cinco centavos por
libra.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28

NUEVA YORK

los proiluctos puertorriquenos pa.
.gucn solamente un ounce por cien-
to de los tributos inpuestos, en- So
meiantes artfculos, en- Ell Norte Anne.
RIGA.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
COMO cIUDADANos

Segdn ell referido Senador por
Ohio los RESIDENCES en- esa isla de-
ben ser considerados como ciudada-
nos de Puerto Rico bajo Ia protec-
ci6n de los Estados Unidos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
EL BILL" De LAS TARIFaS

El citado Presidente del Comite
de las Islas del Pacffco y Puerto
Rico present6 algunas modi6cacio-
nes, en- su proyecto de ley respec'
to al biH de las tarifas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
EN- PLENO SENAD0
Ell cONSEJILLO DEL LUEES

Dichas enmiendas fueron presen.
tadas en- pleno Senado con motive
de 10 acordado en- Ell Conseiillo ce-
lebrado ell lunes por los siete Sena-
dores Republicanos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
ORA EMMIEMDA
Los RESIDENTES EN- PUERTO RICO

En- una de las enmiendas presen-
tadas por el Senador Foraker SO fila
Ia condici6n legal de los residences
en- Puerto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
IMPOSIcIOH De DEREcHOs

En- ningun case, no obstante, Sc
impondran derechos sobre las pro
cedencias americanas 8 puertorri
quefias, partir de Febrero de 1902
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28

recorrido la encfa cortandole de rafz
los dientes y alojandose en- Ell fondo de
la traquea. Asf estuyo varias sema
mas Sc la cxtrajeFon en- ell hospital y
la conserva envuelta en- un pedazo de
peri0dico. Es una bala 0blonga, del
grueso de un portaplHmas ordinario y
de tres 8 cuatrO centfmetros de largo.
/ Hace tres meses este pobre mu-
chacho Sc alejaba cantaldo de Ingla-
terral"
"Y t1, ique tienesi- pregunt6 ell
m6dico q otrO herido.
Sc dirigia un muchacho de mira
da viva, ell cual dijo que habfa re-
cibido tres balazos unO en- la rodilla,
otrO en- la cadera y otro en- un brazo.
" Id6ndei
En- ColensO!
Sc entr6 en- fuegoa a las seis de la
malana del Is de Diciembre. Fue
heIido al mediodia y permaneci6 echa-
do sobre el campo de bataIla, hasta Ell
dfa siguiente, sin conner nj beber, abra-
sado por intensa febre. -
Otto soldado cont0 que habfa sido
herido mientras daba de beber & un
companero moribundo.
Otro mostl0 sobre ell craneO una es-
trecha cicatriz de bala que recibi6
mientias tstaba echado.
~ Habeis vist0 4 los boe-s7 7
No. TirabaR detfas de las r0cas
y nosotros al descubieIto. No saba
mos d6nde tirar
= iHabeis vistO 4 Buller7
--Sf, galopaba sienlpIe en medic do
nosotrOs. No tenfa mieGo.
~ Que recuerdo mas yivo Os queda
de la batalla
Los gritos Unos gritos hOrri-
bles que sOnaban alreded0r decla IN
enferme, ,--sobre todO despu6s de esta-
liar una bomba.
EI mismo enfermO rec0rdaba que
despues del combate habfa visto cerca
de 81 un pobre caballo con una pierna
rota por nn cascO de metralla, pace
tranquilamente Ia yerba salpicada de
sangre.
Sobre nm lccho -contin1a diciendO
ell correspoasal = habfa un soldadO que
lefa una revista. Habfa recibido cinco
ba!azOs. En- terminos sencillos cOnt6
el episodio guerrero donde qued6 he
rido.
YO-dii0 era unO de los explOra-
d0res del general French. 81 ej6rcito
avanzaba entire NawpOrt y Colesberg
hacia Arundel. Llegamos a 10 alto de
una colina mi companerO y 20. A dos
millas del gruesO del ej6rcitc mi caba
10 Sc neg6 & avanzar. lie castigue con
la espnela in1tilmente. Ech6 pie 4
terra y con las espuelas en- la mano
intente hacerle avanzar. impossible |
De repente veo aparecer a pOcOs pasos
de mi unO, dos, tres, seis "boers que
gritaban
- Stopi Stopl
Aband0n6 Ell cabaIlO y corrf pOr Ia
vertiente de la colina que acababa de
subir Durante la carrera OF variOs
disparOs de fusil.
Senti una manO herida, el antebrazO
paralizado, una pierna me doIfa hOrri
blemente. P0r 6ltimO, caf derribadO
por una l,ala que me habfa atravesadO
de parte q parte. PerO los tiros fueron
ojdos por la vanguardia de Ia columna
y 6sta detuvo su marcha. Los explo
radoFes-dijo ell herid0 con cierto or
gullo SERVINGS para algOl
~ Qui6n to rec0gi0 pregant6 ell
periOdista al s0lda1O.
Los ''b0ers n-dijo este.
Me dieron aguardieute; me tapa
ron la cara con IN lienzo para Iibrarme
de los rayOs del sol, que abrasaba, u
me condujeron 4 las avanzadas ingle-
sas. IFueron muy buenos conmigO I
Deseais volver al Transvaal =
|pregnnt6 el m6dico en- un corro de he
ridOs.
Todoa contestagon con una aonrisa !;
~ on yes
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-28
GACETA DE H0Ys

Publica Ia sentencia del Tribunal
Supreme de Justicia que insertamos
6n otr0 lu9ar de este ndmoro
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31

Tho correct two-piece sleeves are finished
with a narrow rufie surmounted BY mer-
cerzed cotton braid.
over the shoulders Is a pretty drop yoke
of pique, which Is adjusted with shoulder
seams and closes In the center back Tn0
lower edge is shipped In scalloped outline.
extending over the sleeves to form cap.
The shallow yoke of pique run to tho neck
II preferred.
The little four-piece skirt Is shaped with
narrow front gore and wide sides. which ex-
tend almost to the center back. where they
meet the double box piait. 1t hts smooth
around the waist and over the hips, me
box plait being fatty pressed and retaining
its shape to the lower edge. pano OF
piaue is applied around the skirt in seal
Hoped outline to match the yoke 1t II nm
ished with a narrow cotton braid
This mode Il appropriate for cotton chev-
lot. Bingham, madras and din,ity with lace.
embroidery or inserted tucking for trim
ming II may also be stylishly developed IN
cashmere. Henrietta. Venetian, drap dete
or covert and decorated with braid. 1fo-
bon, velvet or silk
The broad band around the skirt may %
left of and the scallops traced with frfled
ribbon or narrow velvet producing tho Same
effect
To make the dress for a girl years OLD
viii REQUIRE three and one-ouarter yards
of thirty-six-inch material. The pattern,
No. sN39 is cut In sizes for girls g. D. 10 ana
IL years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
HARRIS WAS CONVICTED.
Given Jail Sentence and Fine fol
Exhibiting His Niece.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Lexington. Ky. July 3o-In County Judge
F. A. Bullock's court to-day Joseph Harris,
ex-member of the Tennessee Legislature.
was sentenced TO fifty days in jail and fined
500 on the charge of hiring out for gain his
ward. Nannie Campbell for exhibition as a
hypnotic subject The girl. who is but Is
years old. had Harris arrested Saturday on
the charge of assault and battery and he
was sent to Jail in default of sl00 bond.
This morning in court he was rearrested
on a warrant charging him with using the
girl for exhibition. with the purpose Of gain.
The fine assessed against Harris was sus-
pended, as was also the Jail sentence, and
then he returned nome to Knoxville.
The girl. who was in court, attended by
Mrs. s. a. Charles Of the Lexington charity
organization. was turned over to that or
bound to them and a new guardian ap-
pointed for her. She appeared satisfied and
expressed the desire to be placed where
she NIGH; have the advantage of an
education She has rare vocal talent and
wants training as a singer.
Professor Leon. the hypnotist who had
the girl on exhibition at Richmond. was In
court. He swore out warrant for Harris's
arrest. and Harris accused him Of having
the girl under his power.
Leon. whose right name IL Ernest Mil
burn, and whose home is In Washington
City. denies that he is exercising any infiu-
ence over the girl. but says he had Harris
arrested at her request. The girl says she
does not want to go with Leon. She says
she is sorry that the conduct OF her guard
ian, Harris. has made her association with
him longer dangerous
Harris. In an interview, says that II he
could break the spell which Leon holds over
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
SWAZEY'S TRANSACTIONS.
Most Of His Paper Located
Whereabouts Unknown.

Kansas City. Mo-. July so.-It is impossi-
bic at this time to determine the extent Of
the cattle operations OF f. L. Swazey. who.
1t is charged. is en- route to South Amer
lea. OF total of s1.so00O0 worth of his
paper said to be ahoat 10000 has been
located. Already two banks are Claiming
the same herd of cattle in Hemphill, Tex,
City, Springfield, Mass. Philadelphia and
Lancaster. PENN. and st. Joseph. No, are
losers because they were willing to ac-
cept Mr.. Swazey's representations with
out question.
A member Of the firm states that he had
overdrawn his account with Ladd. Penny
& SwaZey to the extent of 600
Nothing further has been learned as to
his present whereabouts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
The British Soldier.

1t IL said that the British soldier wear, such
tight clothing that his internal organs are often
seriously injured. Then when on the march his
chest IL compressed by the weight OF his KNAPP
sack, canteen, greatcoat and heavy cartridge
belt Usually the rtomach is the fret organ to
suffer from over-taxng Of any nature Over
work. abuse neglect or improper food IL bound
to produca dyspepsia and its attendant evils
For any disorder OF the digestive organs Hos
letters Stomach BitteTs should be taken. This
famous medicine will all ailments OF the
stomach. Try IL for constipation, indigestion
netulency. dyspepsia nervousness or insomnia
makes the weak strong. AMI an occasional
oose will keep the bowels regular. This truly
scientific stomach strengthener cures where 9TH
ere fail and lite equal has never been known.
There Is nothing efficacious for any form Of
stomach disorder.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
Four New Post OMces.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, July S.-The following post
offices have been established:
Alabama-Isom. Blount County, H. ].
Phillips, Postmaster.
Observation-Disclosures, Wilcox County w d.
Mann, Postmaster.
nlinois-Boles. johnson County. Hosea
Smith. Postmaster.
Texa8-Sholar. Shelby County q A Chill
dress. Postmaster.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31

GRANVILLE, H.. July 9o.-The second an
nual session of the GRANVILLE Chautauqua
Assembly Will convene at the Fair Grounds
In this city on Thursday. August . and
close on Thursday. August 9.
The Indications are that the meeting will
be a most successful one. from financial
and educational standpcints. The assembly
has been thoroughly advertised, a good
programme has been arranged and as the
railroads have made low rates and will run
special trains a large attendance is ex-
cd
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
LITTLE GIRLS FR0CK.
A Pretty Model for Dresses That
Will Wash.

for this attractive frock, with trimmings Of
pan green pique.
The waist is mounted on a fitted lining
which closes in the center back. The full
front and backs applied on the lining
body. at yoke depth. the fullness being
gathered at the lower edge and drawn down
close in the back, forming a slight blouse
in front over the narrow pique belt. The
neck is completed by a comparatively high,
straight collar.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
Jones Held without bond.

REPUBLIC SPECIAI-
Pana. ILL.,. July 30.-Frank Jones. who Is
charged with the killing Of James Elan
last Thursday. was to-day held without
bond. charged with manslaughter.
Jones was on guard duty at the Spring
side mine during the strike of 'eS and be-
came quite proficient in the use of firearms.
He asked Elan to stand on his head, and
the latter refused. Jones shot MIN through
the groin.
The feeling against Jones is intense, and
he has been placed in the Taylorville taIi
for safekeeping.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31

Washington. July -3o.-In response to an
INQUIRY from Surgeon General Wymaa CT
the Marine Hospital Service. United States
Consul Cobbs, at Colon, Colombia, to-day
cabled that there is no yellow fever in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
Old Settlers at New Dourl... III.


New Douglas. ILL.,, July 3o.-The Old Set
tiers Association of Madison Bond. Mont
gomery and Macoupin counties will hold its
annual reunion here in Old Settlers Park.
August IA and L. CONGRESSMAN Thomas m
Jett and J. J. Brenholdt will be speakers,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
Any one wishing the latest style
patterns may obtain them by calling
at ROOM 20, Second Floor, Repub.
Tic BUILDING, Seventh and Olive.

the girl. he could persuade her to withdraw
the charges against him, but that he can do
nothing with her so long as she Is In Icons
mower
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31

REPC BLIC SPECIAL
Fort Worth. Tex, July 3o-The Demo-
cratic Congressional Convention, Eighth
District. to-day renominated S. w. T. Ian
ham "a a candidate for Congress- He had
no opposition in the convention, nor Is Il
probable he will have any in the district.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31

The Rest Prescription for Malaria
ChiIls and Fever Is q bottle Of Groves TAsteleeo
Chill Tonic. II Is simply iron and 0utnine In Q
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31
Testimony Resumed.

The trial Of Caleb Powers. charged with
being an accessory before the fact to the
murder of William Goebel. was resumed at
o'clock. The fury was poIled and then
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-31

Inclo.e 10 cents to pay mailing and
handling expenses for each pattern
wanted.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-23
THE WORD, STRENUOUS.

(Explained to Little James by his
 fathCr)
 My Paw he came home las Mite an sed he wuz Tired. He sed T been over on the south side Whoopin' it up fer Brine an gineral Wilson. I got 'em fixed over there all Rite. Mckinley don't stan no Ghost of a Sho in Maysie. They's nobody over there what's lost any Imperialism and don't want none. Brine'll have a clean Walk-away an GineraI Wilson's Neck an Neck with him. They's got it in fer irrigation bon's, too. They's enuff Waiter in this country now. The Opposishun in the South Sides Strenyous."
 An Paw he fell asleep mutterin'. No Imperialism, No Militaryisum, No Res ervors-nothin' but Brine an free Sil- yer an trus'." My Nav she sez to me, she sez, James, Look at yer father: He's Comin' to the Frunt; he is gittin' to be Politishun an n5 n5glectin' his Fambly He'll be a Privit Citizen to- morrer and We kin Talk to him an Rezin' with him agin'." And Nav she looked at Paw so he turned over on the Sofy an Groned an put his hans on his Stummick an Murmered, "Oh! My Gawd! If Rsleef don't git here from Tin Sin we're massacerd an sSixteen- towun is a ded Calk in the Pit a'reddy."
 Mex mornin' My Paw he come down to Brekfus an set down Pail and Ner- Yus. He sez to Nav, he sez.: Tt don't seem so Hot like it wuz yistidy" Don't seem so Hot to who?" asst Nav with a fine SSorn in her voice. Don't seem so Hot to me" sez Paw kind . brislin' up. That's Rite" says Nav: you ain't so Warm" An Paw he tride to eat but he sed he was off his Feed an pushed back from the Table. "We need a change O administrashuns.;' says Paw: this Government is runnin' at purty Loose ends. They pretend they's ex- ercisin Vigilance over the manufac- ter of intoXicatin Lickers an have high priced rev5noo Agents goin' aroun' the Country inspectin an Gagin, but I'll bet my Bottom dollar, no Agents ever been to Maysie. But when Brine's elected they'll b. some sort O super
Arizona republican., 1900-07-23

yishun over the Wine maxim Industry in this country. They won't be sellin no insanity Microbes in Bottles an callin' it -four or Claret." Then Nav, she spoke up an sez: "The internal Revenoo agents is all rite. but the fule killer is soljerin' an ought to be fired or I'd be a widder an yer son James d be a fatherlous Orfant." When Nav went out. sIammin' the door an kickin' the Cat I ast Paw, I sez, sez l: You sed somethin' las nite bout somethin' bein Strenyous. What does 'Strenyous' mean?" Paw he looked kind O pug zled like an sez he: " Strenyous' is a word of the Cubian Langwidge, what Rooseyfelt picked up in front of san diago an means-well, let me see-I don't think, James, l can tell you sos you'll understand. But. James, yer Nav is pretty Strenyous.
 LITTLE JAMES.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-23
SANTA TERESA
Cast Out bv Her Family She Will
 Go to California.

Santa T. resa, the young Mexican girl whom a great many Mexicans worship as of divine origin. leaves Clifton next week for California. where she will make her future home. Her recent marriage to C.. N. Rodriguez was against the earnest wish and protest of her family and her father has barred his doors against her forever he says. tho he lives in the house given to her by her friends and devotees. Her husband is still confined in the county jail in default of giving bond to keep the peace. His numerous threat ening letters clearly indicate that he is mentally unbalanced and no doubt when he is released from jail he will be tried for lunacy and placed in the asy- lum at Phoenix.
 It will be remembered that about three weeks ago, a few days after his marriage to Teresa, Rodriguez beat her fearfully and then was chased into the mountains, captured by a lot of Mexi-
 
 cans and whipped half to death before being lodged in jail.
 It is said the reason Rodrigues beat Teresa was her refusal to return to Mexico with him. During her former residence in exico she had many fol- lowers who, according to report, brought h5r much money in return for her healing of their sick. The MeXi- can government believing she was at the bottom of various uprisings. finally set a price upon her head and she left out waiting to unearth her treasures, which were buried for safe keeping. Rodrigues at the time was in love witt her. but she refused to marry him, say ing it was hardly the proper thing for a saint to enter into the marriage rela- tion, but said that if she ever decided to marry any one she would look upon his suit with favor.
 After nine years she finally married him, as related above, but a few weeks ago. The general belief is tha t her hus- band intended to take her back to Mex icO and either try to get his fingers on her fortune or turn her over to the Mexican government and get the re- ward.
 She is described as rather a fasci- mating woman. though not handsome or well dressed, her chief beauty being
Arizona republican., 1900-07-23

church will be the last until Septein- Der. The Rev. Mr. Cowan and Mrs. Cowan will go to Iron Spring.. where their children now are. and will remain there for five weeks. While there Mir. Cowan will conduct bible class dur ing the week and preach on Sundays. He will also organize the Indian band boys into class. The low temperature of yesterday tended to draw out good sized congregations at the church ser vices. Rev. A. B. Ambree delivered the address. The Rev Mr. McAfee of the Presbyterian church will take his Va : cation next month.
 BILLIONS OF BUGS. Since the great rain of Thursday night a great variety of heretofore unheard of in sects have come to light and never before has Phoenix seen so many bugs. All of Friday and Saturday they arose in clouds from the water-soaked earth and inflicted themselves upon the pop ulace. They assumed forms that were queer beyond description. There were moths and flies, and ants equipped with wings, and no end of strange beings in the insect line. They gathered about the street lights and house lamps and millions of them battered their lives out on screens and blinds. filled the eyes and nose and mouth of humanity and gorged the crops of the birds. which found such a feast as never before was theirs. As the sun began to get in its work the bugs decreased and now have almost disappeared.