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that even mechanics, artists, divines, sew.

that even mechanics, artists, divines, sew.
ing girls, and various other outside parties
dip into wheat when an excited market
rules the hour: editors and politicians, I
believe, are exe:nptD This winter thus
far there has been an immense packing
business done here, the heavy dealers going
to the Chicago pork market and purchasing
there to supply their foreign and domestic
orders. and to keep their large force Of
hands husily employed The difference Of
latitude (nearly so miles) gives this city
an advantage in dressed pork when such
an open season as the present visits US !;
pork will keep sweet longer here than in
Chicago, and hence better prices are fire..
quently paid here than there.
There is a very fair theatrical company
here at present, and was glad to see the
elite Of the city attending the excellent and
very chaste representations of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lancrgan. The drama vas not de.
signed to cultivate blackguardism or pruri-
ency, much as the stage may have become
perverted to that use. ITO hold the mir.
rior up to nature was its original object,
but not to exhibit nature unadorned as in
the Adamic state
The Ladies' Fair for the benefit of the
Orphans Of the city is being held in the
Chamber Of Commerce Rooms; its contin-
uance is for three days, and judging from
the display Of beauties, both animate and
otherwise, the interest taken by all classes
lit, and the jostling crowd who fling their
money into the lap of CHARITY, taking out
some trif1e Of little value as an equivalent,
[ should judge the Fair will be great sue.
cess.
But | am writing too much. have
said nothing Of the many valued acquain.
tanccs the TINES has here, but that may
be left til! reach home. Everybody here
is social and liberal in sentiment and as
that is the character Of our paper it is not
strange Its Milwaukee circulation is large,
and that its reading and advertising pat
rons are disposed to overlook its numerous
defects in other respects. Good night.
A. p. r.
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ID I II d.

On Friday evening, Dec. 1lth, of Lung Fever, at
McGrcgor Iowa, CATHEnI>R. wife OF THos. s.
STYLES, aged 81 years and six months.
The deceased Of the most amiable Of wo-
men, aud died in the lively hope Of q blessed immor-
tality. She leaves bercaved husband and four lit
children to mourn their irreparah:e loss Her hus-
b nd is member Of the 9th Cavalry lately stationed
at Davenport. The telegraph brought home to the
side Of her she much loved, but, alas neither the
attentions Of a kind companion, the aid of med
cal knowledge and experience could avert the decree
which the court of Death had pas ed the wife and
mother closed her eyes all things earthly and her
pure spirit winged its fight to the world Of attic
bliss.
In Chicago. Dee. Arb, Of Dptheria, ADA, dsg liter
OF Mrs. Fannie Rogers, late Of McGregor.
Little Ada was Eve years old: the intelligence Of
her death will fall sadly on the hearts of many o.
our home readers. Her remains deposited in
Gracelapd Cemetery.
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CHRISTMAS Party Haight's friends and
acquain,ances are invited to call and see
his large stock of Photograph Albums Of
over 80 different styles, his new arrival Of
Miscellaneous Books for the Holidays and
various kinds Of Fancy Goods and Toys
too numerous to mention, but suitable for
all ages and conditions. HAIGnT has the
Parlor Lutte, new collection of Popular
songs with music for the Piano and Melo-
deon. The Magazines for January are also
just published and may be obtained at the
sign Of the Big Book, opposite Corey's
store
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TRADE Gosslp.-The dry goods trade was
never SO free as at present, Of unweleone
topics Of street chat. There are none Of
the suspicious whisperings about hard
times, protested notes, and all that sort OF
thing. The talk is now, Of rushing into the
new store aud purchasing what dry goods,
clothing. &c. they may want, at the
world renowned firm Hammerslough Bros.
No. lOl main street opposite the Broad AK.
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FINE WATCH WoRK-Giles & Bro. our
enterprising city Jewellers, are doing some
fine work on watches now. They have all
the complicated machinery for doing the
delicate work, and have secured the services
of Mr.. j. NJ. Richmond, natural born and
bred matchmaker to assist in this depart
ment, and now have facilities for doing and
are doing more fine work than any house
west of the Mississippi. Mr.. Rchmond is
also fine engraver, and any articles pur.
chased at Giles can be engraved on short
notice. 374
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SADLY TRUE AT the present hour the
sharp language of Doctor Sam johnson
seems peculiarly appropriate to the times.
The Doctor was churlisil in manners and
almost malignant in critcism, but when he
could at all master his prejndices he vas
certainly one Of the profonndtst judges Of
mankind that ever lived He is sail to
have remarked that Patriotism was "a
lively sense Of favors yet to be received"
Curran the great Irish orator added to the
pungcncy Of the above apothegm by this :
"A Politician is one who, buoyant by pu-
trefaction, rises as he rots y
RAIDER, do you see any enc in your
minds eye of whom the sentences quoted
remind you? 1t is not true that all pa!ri
otisn are corrupt. but in these days it is 9
melancholy reflection that hundreds on thu
stage Of life ill the definition to demon
tratioD.
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sB- Katie Chase's bridal ring cost only
four thousand dollars. What with 81 600
rings-$lO,000 trotting mares-S5O, 900
necklaces, $4,000 bridal robes, $4,000
watches, 81, 600 chairs and such other little
trities, Katie's first baby will be an expen-
sive little cuss.
Thus speaks "Brick," the prophet of
Lacrosse. What pity if after all this,
and more too, is spent, there should be no
baby after all! Do you think, friend Pom
eroy. that rich presents to brides tend to
reproduction How about Chase's first
issue ?" If she has little "Governcr
Sprague,' will that end the matter, or what?
Pardon US, but if people make public
marks Of themselves in marriage must cx-
pect special notices Of them. See Prentice
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Tae Message.
TAc message.
We never heard message less discus

We never heard message less discus
sed. Most of our contemporaries in unusual
" brief articles call it either the sum
wisdom or the height of folly, give it re
marliably rapid 60 by, and pass on to sub
jccts more exciting. We have no dispose
ton TO trouble our readers with long story
about the light in which We view it. 1t i.
before then, all. and they can do their owr
guessing as to its meaning. The first par;
Is the usual narration of hon we stand
wi,h foreign nations, and the President tells
us we stand we'll. Then come references ia
the reports of the Secretary's; these are
rather Of flittering character to the skill
Of the Administration, and give premise Of
final success. The Presidents own unmis
takeab!c language, quaintncss Of illustra.
ton, and ambiguity Of expression, make
the latt,r portion Of this State paper, and
render it quito unnecessary that he should
procure a copyright. Mr.. Lincoln had a
hard yjDb on hand when he came to the nc.
gro, and the question of r storing the re
cusaut States to the Union, but he has
handled it in his own way, and his admirers
re'pleased. The plan whichit was told
US was so original, profound and secret as
TO have cluded the pumping powers of tie
Presidents closest friends, and the concrp
tons Of the statesmen about Washington,
isproven to be nothing more than con
tinuation Of the subject Swallowed in his
emancipation proclamation. There is the
usual double side to the most important
suggestions, but this does not surprise any
one. The sum Of the policy is, "7aose a,so
ag''es to support nag ideas eF negro eafiar
ehisement may meet and organize a STATE,
and on this organization be admitted into
the Unon-prorided tho Supreme Court
pronounces my acts constitutional" Let
those who have taste for wading through
Its cabalistic promises and threats amuse
themselves with the labor; we wait to see
what other curiosity " i'll be Inhibited
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Apologize.

AQo4eEet1o.
We beg pardon Of our readers for OBJ.
serving that the NORM Iowa TINES is &C.
casionaily subject to the hyper. criticism Of
small censors and the whining fre:fulncss
Of those who hav'nt the ability to &c. up a
readable newspaper. We have thought.
frequently. Of dropping "exchange' with
such papers as mistake epithet for argu.
ment, manned by editors whose IDEAS OF
courtesy arc derived from an association
with Lnaves and trimmcrs, but that expe-
dent would indicate greater r, gard for
them than we desire to manifest, and hence
we let them run. Our exchange list is
very large and it will be decidedly to our
interest to cnt it down after Januarv LIST.
VIC Shall pursue our interest in this res.
pect, and those whc arc incln d to treat
the TINES with slang instead OF courtesy
nay just as we'll drop as nou because VIC
~"5 not exchange with any paper whose
director is too contemplate to win either
public confidencr or private regard. Edi
tor'al chickering's Of the slang order arc
neither pleasant to the reader, profitable to
the paper, nor creditahlo to the publisher,
affEYg-Are- bound to set our faces and
cur exchange list against them. We ret
souo papers that arc edited by MEN Of
ooth parties high-minded, honorable men;
We also get few whose editors are of the
lowest type Of talent without redeeminc
trait OF industry, energy, skill or courtesy.
These last arc disgrace to the business
and the day they fail to reach US will be
Kept as day of Thanksgiving by the Eai-
tors Of the TINES.
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NEwuALL, Milwaukee, Dec. 10Th,

l left Chicago day or two since and
following the inclinations of business, as
well as with view TO rejoin many whole
souled friends in the City Of Bricks. came
via the Shore Road to this great wheat
harbor of the western world. Stopped at
the NEwuALL because it is the public house
OF this city, because everybody stops here,
because Rice 4 Andrews are two Of the
most pleasant proprieto,s in the world, be.
cause the clerks and book.kecper attend to
their business, and furnish their guests
with good rooms, and beeause-well, be-
cause would't pass the Newhall to 60 to
any house in the cid Unitel States we used
to have, or the rev one which our wise Con.
gress men are about blocking out.
Milwaukee, as you are aware, is not the
bustling, active, heels-over-head, rattle and
bang city that Chicago is. 1t is much
more solid city, however, and beautifully
! situated. Its people walk slower, eat
slower, drive slower, and 60 slower every.
way than do the break neck chaps down
the Lake Do not imagine that milwaukee,
is dull--it is only quiet and unpretendne
in appearance to one who has just escaped
the Omnibuses, Horse Railways, long
Freight Trains, private carriages, erpres
wagons, and aromatic doors Of the western
!. Babel. Milwaukee has few mercantile kite
that go up and down as the pulse Of Fl
nance may happen to beat, but Chicago ha
several il. not more. However, l am nc
running parallel between the two grca
northwestern depots Of trade. Each ar
distinct in their characteristics, and bot
prospecting like sunfower. Let them bot
20 in and flourish. have no stock in e
thcr, though l entertain lively hope {
the success and warm social interest j
many citizens Of both.
This city has wheat on the brain mos
decidedly. All you meet are more or les
interested in that little berry which furnish
es bread to most of the inhabitants Of tn
north temperate zone. Ladies even kno'
the price of wheat because upon its riS
} or fall depend dresses and furs, and ring
) and shawls. and trips east and to Mime
, haha next summer. The boys get n
skates or new clothes unless "Pa" has mad
! good thing Of his wheat, and i, is fat
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SILvEn.-Silver is pretty to look at, and
pretty to haze too, and Giles has large
stock Of every thing in the Silver Ware
line Silver Cnps, Silver Gobless, Silver
Napkin Rings, splendid Cake Baskets,
Casters, Spoon Holders, Butter Dishes
Call and select the article you want for .
Christmas present. Giles has good en-
graver, and all articles desired will be en-
graved free of charge. 374
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KINDNESS is a pleasure to Us to state
our Indebtedness to JESSE LAMPsON Of the
St. Nicholas, for sundry comforts Of a
Thomas and Jeremiah order furnished the
TINES hands, during the night Of labor and
fun attending the setting up of the Presi
dents Message Jesse's wedding cards
will be ready, gratis at any time he may
call for them. The "boys" will all come to
your wedding, Jess, if you'll let them
know when it comes of.
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The REPoRTs.-Ours space will not ad.
NIT the publication of the lengthy reports
of Cabinet officers, and we have not time
to condense them. In a few days some
city daiies or industrious country cotem.
porary will come along with well made alb
stracts Of all Of them and then we'll give
them scissors.
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. AGED VIsIroRs. recent occasion
We had the honor Of. a visit from-a pair Of
venerable friends who have lived together
in marriage .torty-si gears, and who still
are hale and. hearty. Their names are
GEcEaE and NANCY SHouP. These kind
and interesting old people had never seen a
Printing cHce, and It was our pleasure to
show them the way in which books and
rapers are made. The old gentleman was
once very ingenious mechanic, proof OF
which he now carries in curiously con-
tfived cane gun; he was greatly interested
in all we showed him, aud the two worthy
dd-grfnd parents of this present active
generation promised to call on US frequently.
We hope they will not forget to do SO.
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF FRIENDs.-Go to Giles
end get one Of those splendid Albums to
p.eserye the saadosss Of your friends. Giles
has sotnc splendid ones. pretty enough to
buy and keep yourself or to make a pres
ent with. 374
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WThc citizens Of GAINESVILLE, Wis,
are urging the Common Council of that
city to raise the sum Of $24,2O in order
to pay bounty of 5000 for volunteers to
fill their quota. A petition, signed by
about 200 names, to this effect is publish.
ed in the Gazette.
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GooDBYE.-Many people who say they
like our paper first rate and who are max
ing money during these inflated times, for
get to pay US one darned cent on subscrip-
ton. There arc a good many dollars due
this office three or four years and more
than many who owe it for two years. Pa
per costs lots Of money now and non-p pay
ers will be alfectionately farewell ed off ou'
books about New Year.
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CANT DO I'VE cant get into this pa
per all we want. Many valued friends have
visited US. Many items Of home charac-
ter are before US aud several matters Of
news stare US in the face, but what can VIC
do with them the memorable Foreman re-
ports, paper up, sirv' 1.-THE boys are in
devil Of hurry to get off, sir!' and SO
here drops the pen.
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ENLARGED. -Advertisemcnts crowd on
our reading matter so literally that we find
it necessary to enlarge our Supplement and
even its present size is too small to suit our
inclination or our interests In few weeks
the Supplement will grow up to a half
sheet and then both writer's and advcrtis-
ers will have room to play their hands.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. invite tire
readers especial attention TO our list of new
advertisements. They will interest all
business men, and those not in business
will learn by their perusal what is going n
in the world.
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A Home ITEM Giles & Bro. have antic
ipated the coming Of Christmas, by open.
ing up the best and finest Stocks Of Goods
for "Christmas Gifts ever opened here.
Call and see them, and you will be well
paid for your trouble in seeing the sights
they have on exhibition. 374
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MUSICAL Another lot Of splendid Pi.
amos and Melodeons just received at Giles
Music rooms. Those wishing instruments
will do well to call soon, for they are going
fast and cheap. A present Of one of these
at Christmas would make some hearts glad
forever. S74
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BRASS BAND.-This long. wanted ms 'tu
ton is now about to be organized at Nc
Gregor. We understand Mr. HoIsINGToN,
our new and excellent Book binder, is one
of the first musicians in the west, and will
take leading part in the Band.
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EAR"Y.-We 60 to press three hours
earlier than usual to-day, Gall the news and
markets are in however) to enable one or
two of our hands to 60 to sec their "Ma's,"
their wives, or their sweethearts, Eve don't
know which, in the country. Every pa.
per of our large circulation will be mailed
or delivered to our subscribers tonight.
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sY- A thing of beauty lisa joy forever,
and pretty is that pretty docs, and every.
thing beautiful, ornamental and useful car
be found in Giles Holiday stock. Call
and get something that will be joy for
ever. 374
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TO ALL WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN

NJ Office Is hereby given thaA at the January ee,.
~ sion 1864, OF the board Of supervisors Of Clay
county, on the LIST Monday in January, 1894, natl
ton will he presented asking thss raid Board Of sm,
pervsors may order vote to be taken In said County
at the next general election Ia said county, for the
removal OF the County Seat of said county from FL.
kader and its relocation at Slc0re9or. in said Coun
ty. MANY Citizens,
December 14th, 1868. S74
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SOLDIERS FAIR.-Gies & Bro. are ready
to receive all gifts for the Soldiers Fair
coming off next week. Bring along what
you have to give, and let us make. good
time for the soldiers. 374
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~ Notices. Epi scopal Service every Su nda.
3 o'cl cs P. NJ, at the German Presbyterian Church
opposite the Brick School House. Rev. ". +. LLOYD
Pastor. 300
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~ Henry r. Chamberlain who was
arrested in Hartford for adultery with Mrs
Nancy W. Bradley, Of Antonio, was Presi
dent of the Loyal League of his town.
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GILES & BRo., Jewellers, next door t
State Bank, McGrcgor, Iowa 3T4.
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-- Can any one define the exact width
of a narrow escape?
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Milwaukee g. Pr. du Chen Railway.
Trains D,part.
Mail and Day Express Passenger, .... 600 A. NJ.
Night and Express Passenger, ............10:l5P. NJ
Trains Arripe.
Mail and Day Express Passenger, ........ S:25 P. NJ
Might and Express Passenger. .. 49,. 7:l5 A. NJ.
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COMMERCIAL.
TINES OFFICE, Tuesday, 3 p. NJ, !
.... December 10, 1853.

Warm weather last week. ice bridge badly broke up
the Mississippi, the Keokuk steamer 6oatcd down
the river hundred yards, Capt jim HATCHER gone
somewhere to enjoy himself, the Central Express
comfortable boats navigate the river safely with Capt
JOHNSON and DYKENs DRos. as pilots half ice and
half water. On Monday it froze and showed aud
steued the ice considerably, but it is not safe for
the transportation OF produce. In tbs colvmn will
be found receipts of produce and their prices
market.
MILWAUKEE, ue.day, Dec. l5--l p. NJ.
Gold, 81 l-2. Wheat, Ill l.2. Pork, $50 to
$3.50.
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TOYS! TOYS I! Toys Wholesale and
Retail at Giles & BRO. 374
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sons OF Adversely. What is good enough
for our coUntrvmen il cooA A,n,,..h Co. 49,
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~ Grain...Account of Produce weighed on
THos. II. BRYoass, Clerk City Scales.

~ Prices Of Furs, corrected weekly by s.
NJ Lampscu, manufacturer of Confectionery, and
Wholesale dealer In Groceries, Green and Dried
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LUMBER.
Meg RnooR, Dec. A5th, 1868,
Office ,.f IIAYrA kUk DICK,

Eds. Times We hand you below the current
,r;ces of I.umher 70 in this market,
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Amusing. - -
In Laporte. Tndiona re~t.;nIr md ~ I