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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30
The Meerschaum Pipe.
CRY GRIs.o

"BY GRIS."
 Mcerschaum pipes arc all made Iron foam of the sea. There is no question about it, but then, there is great diff ference in foam. It isn't always good day for tho sea to foam when the pipe. makers go down to the beach to makr the pipes, and buyers foam about it. but it can't be helped. It seems singu- lar that anybody should want foam al the mouth, but there are numbers who do, it seems; paying heavily for this adjunct of madness, and getting mad der as they doubted the genuineness oi the foam.
 There is very little made on meer. schaum pipes. One hundred and twenty-six gallons make pipc-so if you know how much foam one gallon will make, you can easily estimate the amount you will require for your mcer. schaum.
 The wooden stems to mccrschaum pipes are not made from waste foam as many suppose, neither arc the cases found floating around on the foamy sea already lined. The lining has to be pu, in aftcrward.
 The cost of mccrschaum pipes range anywhere from what you can buy one for, to any sum you arc Il mind to pay As, general rule, the more you pay for one the more money you have squandered, and the least possible sum that you can get one for, the better you are satisfied aftcrward. We have ha,l q great many of them, but the one we were the most contentcd with, every thing considered, was ono that was giv- en us. It wasn't very good foam, eitl : CT. but we never uttered complaint. We wouldn't look a gift pipe in tie mouth, and it was in the mouth most of the time.
 While the mecrschaum pipe remains white, it is not surrounded with hun dredth part of the interest that it com mands when it is colored, which isn't very different from the estimate certain philanthropists put upon human char ity, when appealed to in their behalf.- It is long and arduous process, celor- ing meerschaum, and it requires a heap of perseverance to accomplish it. The perseverance of some people runs only in that direction. We have known men who arc discouraged at the slight est obstacle in ordinary affairs, exhibit the greatest persistence in this.
 We once knew a man to struggle for years to color e. particularly obstinate mecrschaum pipe. He smoked inces- sanity. He tried all the different kinds of tobacco put "button" in it; boiled it in tobacco juice but all to no avail. It wouldn't color. He grew morose and sour; shut himself up by himself, and smoked, and smoked, and smoked, muttering savagely from between his clcnched teeth-"Color! I say. D-n yc, I'll c-o-l-o-r yep He gave up all business and devoted himself wholly to smoking, determined, as he said, to color that pipe, or die in the attempt. One day he failed to make his appear ancc at breakfast. His room door was opened, and there he sat in his chair, dead, the fatal meerschaum clenchcd tightly between his teeth. The mecr- schaum was as white as when it emerged, Venus like, from the foam oI the sea, but the man was turned to q rich, dark brown. The mccrschaum had colorcd him.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30
When and Whore Does the Day
 Begin?

As we travel eastward the day be- gins earlier: near the equator starlight appears an hour earlier for each thou sand miles going cast. When it is sunrise in New York the people have had sunlight for many hours, and the Californians are still in their beds dreaming. Evidently the day has a first beginning, and at the eastward. But how far and where? What arc the people who first see the light on Monday morning?
 It is the sun which first brings the day; where does he first bring Mon day? If we could travel with him we might find out. Let us suppose the case. We will take an early start at sunrise on Sunday morning, with the sun just at the point of peeping over the horizon behind us, we travel west. As we go the people give us a Sunday greeting we bring Sunday with us to Pittsburg, St. Louis, Salt Lake, San Francisco. At San Francisco our faithful chronometer informs us that we have been on the tramp about five hours. But we started on Sunday morning and it is Sunday morning still. We go on, still on Sunday morn- ing. Will this Sunday morning ever end? The quiet Pacific knows very little of Sunday or any other day, and our question scarcely receives an echo for reply. When we get to Yokoha- ma, in Japan, or Shanghai, in Japan, we search for some Yankee, wide awake in the early morning, and we arc told for the first time that Monday has come. Everywhere we now bring Monday, and in twenty-four hours by the chronometer after starting, we are in New York again, and find the mcr- chants taking down their shutters, and tse Monday newspapers telling us what has happened during our absence. -[Scientific American.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30

A TOAD USpREssINa.-And re- lates that he once saw toad undressing himself He commenced by pressing his elbows hard against his sides and rubbing downwards. After few smart rubs his hide began to burst open along his back He kept or rubbing until he worked all his skin into folds on his hips and sides, then grasping one hind leg with both his hands, he hauled off one leg of his pants the same as anybody would, then stripped of the other hind leg in the same way He thea took his cast of skin forward be- tween his fore legs into his mouth and swal- lowed it; then, by raising and lowering his lead, swallowing as. his head came down, he stripped of his skin underneath until it came to his fore legs, then grasp ing one of those with the opposite hand, by single motion of the head, and while swallowing, he drew it from the neck and swallowed the whole.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30

FOR THE GIRLS TO REAp.-A gdod wife exhibits her love for her husband by trying to promote his welfare, and by attention to his comfort.
 X poor wife ''my dears" and ''my loves" her husband, and wouldn't sew q button on his coat to keep him from freezing.
 A sensible wife looks for her comfort at home, silly one abroad.
 A wise girl would win lover by practising those virtues which secure admiration, when personal charms have failed.
 A simple girl cndeavors to rccom- mend herself by the exhibition of friv- olous accomplishments and mawkish sentiment, which are as shallow as her mind. ar.s-
 A good girl always possesses the re- spect of others.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30
Examination of Attorneys.

The following racy examination of n candidate for admission to the bar is taken fl iom the Western Law Journal, and is a good hit; as The examination commences with:
 Examiner: Do you smoke sir?
 Candidate: do, sir. , ssisft E. Have you spare cigar? c. Yes, sir. (Extcnding long six. ) F. Now, sir, tell me what are the first duties of lawyers?
 C. To collect fees. fea
 E. Right. What is the second?
 (. To increase the number of his cli- ents. E. When does your position toward your client change?
 C. When making bill of cost.
 k. Explain. sr.-,
 c. We then assume the antagonistic position-i assume the plaintiff, and he becomes defendant.
 F.. A suit decided, how do you stand with the lawyer conducting the other bill? nE
 C. Cheek by jowl.
 F. Enough, sir; you promise to be- come an ornament to your profession, and l wish you success. Now, arc you aware of the duty you owe mes
 C. Perfectly.
 E. Describe it.
 C. It is to invite you to drink.
 F.. But suppose decline?
 C. Scratching his head) There is no instance of the kind on record in books. l cannot answer the question.
 E. You are right and the confidence with which you make the assertion shows that you have read the law at tentively. Let's take a drink, and will sign your certificate
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30
Reasons Why a Cash System is
 Better Than Credit, mt

Ist. A man to be just, and fNilfl the divine law, must be no respccter of persons; hence, if he trusts one, he must trsst all, which would be impos- sible. F
 2d. No business man can discrimi- nate between an honest man and rogue at all times, nor can he tell, if his cus- toner is good to-day, how long he may remain so.
 ad. The practice of trusting has been the cause of many an honest business falling, thereby disgraclng Himself and family, when the cause of the disaster was the want of money due from his creditors.
 4th. They who trust will cndeavor Gin vain) to collect when they need it most.
 5th. He who trusts, however large his capital at first, will soon find it cx- haustcd, and will be compelled to bor- row more.
 9th. He who borrows will in the end find limit beyond which he will find t hard to make the arrangement satis- factory to all.
 7th. No man can with certainty ex- Ipcct to meet his obligations who de- Ipcnds upon those who owe him.
 Sth. He who sells for cash only, can sell profit cheaper than one who will trust, because he dispcnses with bad debts, the expenses of bookkeeping and collecting.
 9th. He who trusts often looses his customer, because the debtor don't like to face the creditor.
 10th. Persons often purchase things which they could do without, and for which they cant afford to pay, because they can get it on time.
 1lth. More unkind thoughts. are en- gendercd from trying to collect debts, than by refusing to trust in the first place.
 12. The man who trusts, may have on his books ten thousand dollars against good customers, and can't raise a thousand to save his own note from protest.
 l4th. He who trusts out all the mon- ey he can borrow, is fool. No mildcr term can be applied in his case with truth.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30

A POINT SErTLED.-The Griffin (Ga.) Star says, that the darkies of that place, not to be outdonc by ''pocr white folks" have organized a lyceum, which is now in full blast The last debate was public one, attended by "the ladies.v The question discussed was, ''is love for woman pure sentiment or mixed with passion?" The argu- mcnt, it is said, waxcd hot, and good deal of indignation was expressed to- ward the negative orators. The presi- dent got interested, vacated the chair in favor of the vice, and argued the question iii fator of the affirmative, that is, pure sentiment, Platonic love. He afterwards resumed the chair, and the question was decided in the affirm ativc by an overwhelming majority.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30

GARpENiSG.-During the present in- element weather, don't set anything not even your foot--in your garden. This is rather too carly for sowing, but n little darning may be done. The chief operations after Christmas will be found to be pruning your outlay and cutting down your expenditure. If you don't like this, and prefer hoe ing, yoti can (h)owe your butchers bill. Things are apt to be backward with such variable weather. If your crops don't come up, there's no remedy for it. Should your dinner, however, not come up when you ring, you can ring again. It is too eafly to stick peas yet, but your pigs and your children inay require ib
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30

As-If aiitthing in the world will make man feel badly; except pinching his fingers in the crack of door, it is unquestionably quarrel.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30
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Bs-Some people are never contented. After having all their limbs broken, their heads smashed, and their brains knocked out eff they have any to be knocked otiD iii a railway accident, they will actually go to law and try tb get further damages.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30

ssy What's the difference betWeen Ii boot-black and slaee-ownefs One blacks tho boots, the other boots the blacks.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-03-30

Advertisers by the year will De restricted to their legitimate business
 Personal communications enlarged double
 Legal advertisements will be charged. for one square or less, first insertion Sl, and T5 cents per square for each additional insertion. Advertisements not ordered for < specified time, will be inserted till forbidden, and charged for accordingly. All advertising due after second insertion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02
Special Notices.
Malaria Everywhere.

Rarely has there besn . seascn fruitful this oil
mslsous diseases. Not only prairies in the
valle:s OF tn. West; nc, ely in 81 old haants Of
Fever and Ague and Bilious snttent Fever have these
prostrsting diseases been unusually rruisn but they
have extended t. towns and cities before infested
with them, and hsvs asesnded The and
attack Thousands Of people supposed to have been
placed the laws of Nature, above their rerh Hsocs
compete cd 10 admit that fatal element pei vnds
the Universal AR tbs season. and should At rsso.
10 the only approved preventive Of its consequences
HosrHrTkR's STOMACH BITrERs, = tonic 10 pote n.
antisertlc perfect Alternative irresistible and
stimuat pure thai IL enables the human syst.n to
resist AID battle all the Pr disposrg of dsesss
With the confidence that clothed 10 ineom u.tiLls
garmsLts might rovs among bururg blild.ngs the
who himself against malaria with thI, powerful
deensipe Medicine may walk fever seoursed dstrict
fearless Of Its In alnbrous atmosphere. The inierit
tents add rsmittsns present g.nsra throughout
the country, may be bnt the frsrunners OF deadi-r
scourge Its way westward from the far East.
Prepare The sy.tem With HOST ALTERS BirrkRs for
sacce.sfui bsttl- with mtphie Of all spide.-
ies. Be se IN time. oe,29
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

THE Senior partner of the New York Store
has just returned from New York. It was
his good fortune to be present It the fearful
panic sales tina, has Characterised Gotham
daring the last week. AZ ssampis Of the re.
suit Messrs. Gregg Son offers this week
one hundred pieces Of choice Delaines At 70
cents yer yard, ceass . yard lsss than old
prices. For startling low prices in everything
see next Tuesdays CARR CRY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

Dox'r be hun plugged into buying cheap
teas. under the pretense that they came from
the Great American Tea Company. II. L.
Ford is the only agent in Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

TaE whole batch Of American Bishops
that attended the Pan Anglican Synod, Is in
number. have had the degree Of ID. Z. L.
conferred upon them BY the University OF
the number.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

ACCORDING to the London Globe, CONT
Bismarck has given an assurance to the
Cabinet at Florence that he will not allow
France tc make war on Italy on account Of
the Pspal combinations. Would that this
we're 80. Oh for Konig.grats that should
make Rome free It viii b . shame to
Italy, and Prussia, and England if they let
Napoleon defeat Garibaldi.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

fine lot Of cloakings and sackngs on
very reasonable terms, at vencill, Jones
Co. ., corner Main and Third streets. Call
and see them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

he seventh anniversary Of the Fourteenth
street Mission Sunday School Of KeokuL
Will be held on next Sunday Nov. Sd. :,
the Mission building, corner Of Thirteenth
and High streets, At s o'clock, D. m. Som.
reports Of the work will be given, and re-
igious exercises BY some Of the pastor, Il
the city, appropriate to the occasion, may b,
expected. The friends Of thia Mis.iop A.,
cordially invited to be present.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

Last CHANcs.-This evening will BE- the last
chance TO buy Christmas presents. &c. ut the
bankrupt sale Of jswelry, silvsrvsre, DC, At
Howe / Tyler's Auction Room.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

Tar GREAT AUCTION SALE Of Ladies' and
Misses Cioaks at Mrs. Williamson, Mill,
merry Store will be continued to>day At 10 /.
m, and at and p. m. All the trimmings
buttons, DC, viii be offered. There ar.
many ine buttons and trimming sets, which
We advise our friends 10 look IT. There are
yet many ins cioaks to be disposed Of. Sc
the sale will not cease to be interesting &c
those who are in want Of cloak.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

YESTERDAY had the brightest Of sunshine
and the windisst Of winds. The dust was
outrageous until the man with his sprinkling
wagon began to go his beats. The river ran
formidable white caps, and altogether twas .
real October day in November.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

REMovAL.-Caleb l.. Highsm has removed
his stock Of second hand goods to Main street,
north side, between 9th aud 7th, It
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

THE KeoxrK AND Sr. PAIL RAILWAY Co.
have now completed the purchase of the
Railroad between Keokuk and Fort Madi-
+ son. with oil its appurtenances. Of Messrs.
Kibournea Foote, and have made aud exc
cuted a contract with the Io,ca Rail,coy Con.
aruction Company consisting Of K. F. Bows
er, Guy Wells, smith Hamill, II. K Love,
VIM. Patterson, II. W. Sample, A. [. Con-
nable aud Edward Kilbourne, Of keokuk:
Chas. B. Foote, of Cincinnati. Ohio, and
John $. McCuue. Of st. Louis, Missouri. who
furnish cash building fund of One Hun
dred and Ten Thousand Dollars, and IS much
more as necessary, for the construction and
equipment Of the line Of road from the juno
ton to Mount Pleasant.
The only condition in the contract with the
said Company, to obligate them to build and
ENSURE the completion Of this important
work is, that there shall be cash subscriptions
made 70 the stock Of the X. L St. P. Il. W.
Co., equal to Five Thousand Dollars per mile
Of road to be built By them. They further
agree and obligate themselves to commence
and push forward and complete the tirst sec
ton Of ten miles from the Junction ~ soon
As there shall be Seventy Thousand Dollars
subscriptions obtained.
1t is not necessary for ns to speak of the
capacity and responsibility of the sen,leme On
composing the Company who have underta.
ken and agreed to build this work. They ara
all well known 70 this public, which is deemed
suf6cient on that point
The progress and success of the confirm.
Gus line Of Railway from Noun. Pleasant tn
Iowa City and Northward to St. Paul. much
OF which is nov under contract and prorre,.
must 30 very much embarrassed aud DELAYED
unless there il an absolute certainty Of our
success IN raising the requisite subscr;p,;on.
OF 5000 per mile, within the ner. tbirtv
days. Hence the absolute pecee.tv .,
prompt and sncesssfal action on the psrt 81
the citizens and property holdsrs Of KeokuL
sadi those along the line Of the work. Can
vasing Committees will wait upon you ;mm.>
d'ately. Remember that i. requires bu, !.
small p'stanee, compared with the Importance
OF end the advantages you will derive from
the completion Of this work. Therefore Do
NOT HxsIrATs or PONDER, - now Il n. a..
copied time to secure the early completion Of
this essas work. Nov o. Nsvrs.
II you Gail the work fails, asd 4, sult i.
your own. THE COMMITTEE.
KEoKuK, Nov. 1st, 1867.
LEE New London (Conn. Daily Advert.
~ he's On article vnrulv ur~;n~ -. ss.t-.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

CHARLES DIcKEss will give eighty readings
In the United States, commencing at The
Hub" in December.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

THs West mail vas detained scus time
Yesterday afternoon. We learn that il VA
90 account Of the burning Of bridge on the
Valley road.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

CAsvAssrxo AGENTS wanted, BY the Iowa
State Insurance Company. Office No. 2.
Estes House. oct22 l0t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

lsE Carthage Gasetts says: "Gsn. HAIR,
Stephens, I've believe he lives as Warsaw
while crossing the river II Ksokuk, on HI,
way to rejoice over the Democratic vic,or;..
approached darkey on the boat, and :.
quested him to black bic boots, and suggest
ed that hs shoaldp't charge Democrats .n,.
thing, - il Wa an hoses % black ,he;,
boots. Democrat Ays tie negro, lie. ,
Tenocrst' Ice - COED Democrat ~ you il
want ten centa.,n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

Carolina Rics, new crop, Spounds for
dollar. Fresh ground Buckwheat Flour, 5
per hundred, at Robertson d Albsrs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02
THE HEALING Pool

An Essay for Youns Men ON che Crime
- Sslhsas. aud the Dssesses aid Abs.ss which
c:eate imp, dimtnt. to AAkRIA3E, Nth m%ass Of
Relief 8-nt IN strl-d letter envr p". free charge
Addrese. DR.. J. ssiLLsk aoUGHToN, Howard Asso-
citation. Pbusi.ipha, Pc. iseptT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

HIS HoxoR, q. s. justice Samasl r. Mil.
Ter, has returned from the ssssica Of his
Court At Des Moines.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

HEsRr BARTELs, Of Carthage, Was thrown
from his horse, and hsd bic leg broken. on
Friday evening. SO Gays the Gaset.s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

You can buy dry good, IS cheap ss Phil
lips L ksrr's q at any other establishment
Ia the city,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

Tas BALANCE. Thu balaacs Of that jew
siry, silver ware, &C., Will b. slaughtered d
auction this evening st Hove ! Tylsrs-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

FoR Rssr.-Sleeping rooms at the Elmor
House, corner Sth and Main streets. Ct
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

THu river L stationary hsrs, and % above.
Us Northward 70 ST. Paul and Southsard 70
81. Louis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

TnK establishment OF VOORHEES, / Bro.
hung out . new sign-an immense hss-yss-
tsrdAy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

GESrs' Furnishing Goods at Hess, SterI
Cos.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

TEE Valley road conveys visitors - thu
Dss Moinss Horse Fair next week 1t hal
fare. -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

AUorios.-Hows I lyiee win sell Ais
na oln'ns y ~ O'Clock one pony and enc de-
,.. 10y sssos, belonging 70 the estate Of Il.
.1e .. G. Drake; oss feet F,...s -.
, 49, ~a''e metal ff.ns) show ese,: too
ssass straight horses; to ssw, PAINTED
french chamber ssss; ess slse.n, s.,A,..
~ os; one extension Iahls, villov
sssy saa'n. sa.p chairs. and : v.,;... :.
vssy mics Housekeeping arsicis.. ~ ..
sood aaaeise eosse, lot eoed ha.r,ls !. -
=; scs eaaaee1s -, hsa,y evsr.lls: -.
2 s.sss 70 g - tsas, bsshsss, ssoeev.,s
- ysllsw -.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

RsADr MAIDS Clothing u He's, Stern !
Co.'S
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02
mARKETs BIZ TELEGRAPH

Chicago Aa1ksG-
D. Telegraph cBrcAeo. Nov. l.
1lour-eses<dlngly aull to have effected sAes cos
es.sion Ct 2Se you'd hass been necessary.
wAss'-Qaiet: very little shippias d-n.rd. hut q
close pesees II better; No 1ti 81 ek: NOS 81 el1
Noss1s3.
co.n<DuHa ftl % 81 for No 2, new so sS1.
o.s~> sssSdy q ssA64.
Ry-Aose higher, sales at 81 $3.50, closing hr,g
III II and lo&s.
B.ris1-wssk and lower. - o21kx Eo2
Prosiaons--Dsh; come speculative den asA; pork tso
Lard 12oK
s1i,s-st-s4y; ilss ti2N for Carolina
s'ode4-Firm and I'M hauxei
Assae-stss.y and fairly acuvs aba ia,foNk
eyrups- Del.
Esgs-in fatr suppiy: asd4
Batt~-Choics table In light srpp,y and arm At -
oas.
Wool Demand trining; prees non iusl
Lanbsr- Dull and nominal at rnfnt decline.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

CLorns aad Csssimsres .. Hess, Stern !
Cos. s
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

CH4kxs strike the sight, hut merit wins the soul,
sech merit Poands White Fiie Coupon I'd pose-se.
that which wins the affections Of an int ussot pub
lie
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-02

TIE New London Coma DAILY Adsrsi
- sas q afticis warmly ureisg the claim.
q uev. Jssss :. Raslish fos ths Pvc,j