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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04

The New York Herald says that the SEN
ate's rejection Of such nominations as Gen
Couch, of Mass, General Blair, of MO- anu
General Slocum. Of New York, is an insult
to the whole country. OF course II Is, anu
so is the rejection of such men Tor posi- mast
er in Rock Island, as Captain Copp, Major
Connolly, and Colonel Williams an insult to
the great majority of the people of Rock Is
land. Their rejection was caused by the
radical wire-pullers in this city, and the act
ought to cover their party with disgrace
No reasonable excuse can be given for it,
and reasonable republicans loudly condemn
the act. No party can live, in healthy state
when guilty of such outrages On three com
petent, brave and unexceptionable men and
soldiers
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
NOTICE

is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE UNDER
i signed. as guardian of Josephine Daguet,
Ada B. Dag uet and Luela Daguet, minors, viii,
ON the FIRST day of the next term OF the circuit
court in and for the county of Rock Island in
the state of Illinois, to be begun and held at the
Court House. in the city of Rock Island, in the
said county and state ON THE SECOND MON
DAY IN MAY NEXT, apply to the judge there
of, sitting in chancery, for an order to sell the
foil owing described cal estate, belonging to the
said minors, situate in the said county of Rock
| Island, viz: The equal undivided one-half part
of the south half of the northeast quarter OF sec
ton twenty five (25), in township sixteen 90,
north of range three (3), west of the 4th principal
meridian, SUBJECT to the estate Of dover OF Mrs.
| Mary Daguet the undersigned, therein, for the
purpose of educating and supporting said min
ors, and investing the proceeds of said real estate
| according to law.
Rock Island Ills, April I'd, A. D. 1867:
MARY DAGUET,
Guardian Of Josephine Daguet, Ada B. Dague
and Luela Daguet minors.
OSBORN & Curtis, Soils for Petitioner.
unr2afau w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
Cordova Election.

Moderator, VIM. Johnston,
Supervisor, ]. l.. Perkins,
Clerk, C. L. Hobart,
Assessor, John Marshall,
Collector, VIM. Johnston,
OVerseer of Poor, VIM. 6. Marshall,
Comr of Highways, VIM. Shew,
Constable, G. Armstrong.
oyERsEERS OF HIGHWAYS.
Dist. No. !, VIM. Shew,
" 2, Moses Folsom,
8, John T. Ellsburry.
Pound Master-Wm. Shew.
@-No democratic ticket run,
OFFICERS HOLDING OVER.
CoM'Rs OF HIGHWAYS.
Silas Hull, out in 1865
L. II. Reeves, out in 1861
CoNsTABLEs.
T. F. Abbott, out in 1867
JUSTICES OF PEACE.
C. A. Martin, out in 1856
VIM Johnston, out in 1856
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04

The wonderful fexibility and great comfort and
Measure TO any Lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt will be experienced particularly IN all
crowded Assemblies, Operas, Carriages, Railroad
Cars Church Pews, Arm Chairs, for Promenade
and House Dress, the Skirt can be folded when
in use to occupy small place as easily and con
yeniently as a silk or muslin dress an invaluable
onal;tv in crinoline, not found in any single
spring skirt ...
and great convenience of wearing the Duplex Ell
liptic steel spring skirt for a single day, Will
never afterwards willingly dispense with their
use. For children, misses, and young ladies, they
are superior to all Others.
They will not bend or break like the single
spring but will preserve their perfect and grace
full shape when three fouf ordinary skirts Will
| have been thrown aside useless The hoops
1 are covered with double and twisted thread, and
I the bottom rods are not only double springs, but
| twice Tor douhle) covered preventing them from
wearing out when dragging down steps, stairs
&c. -
The Duplex Elliptic is great favorite with al
| aides, and is universally recommended by tn
| Fashion Magazine as the standard skirt OF tn
| fashionable world.
| To enioy the following inestimable advantage
| in Crinolne, viz: Superior quality, perfect manu-
facture stylish shape and finish, fiexibllity, dnTa
| bility, comfort and economy, enquire iVr D. j."
Bradley's Duplex Elliptic, or Double Sprln
Skirt, and be sure you get the genuine article;
| CAUTIoN-To guard against 1MPOSlTlo.
be particular to notice that skirts offered as " l
| PLEX" have the red ink stamp, VIZ: -.
| Bradiey's Duplex Elliptic Steel Springs, upe
the wastband-none others are genuine. Al:
notice that every hoop will admit pin bsir
passed through the centre, thus revealing the tv
Tor double) springs braided together therei
| which is the secret Of their fexibility al
strength, and a combination not to be found
any other skirt
For sale in all stores where first class skirts a
sold throughout the United States and elsewhel
Manufactured by the sole owners OF the pateI
VESTS, BRADLEY 4 CARY,
, 81 Chambers Il 70 81 Reade SITS, N. \.
|
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04

The BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-Thes super
visors elected for the coming year, are al
follows:
Cordova-J. L. Perkens, rep.
Canoe Greeks. 0dell, rep. gain,
Coe-Jacob Marshall, rep.
Port Byron-T. C. Temple, rep.
Zuma-B. B. Joslyn, rep.
Hampton-W. B. Webster, dem. gain,
Moline-J NJ. Gould, independent,
Rock Island-B. ii. Kimball, dem.
s. B. Stoddard, dem.
Black Hawk-A Owens, rep. gain,
Coal Valley. M. Candless, dem.
Bowling-S. s. Forster, rep.
AndaIusia-R. Wells, rep.
Edgington-Wm. Want dem.
Buffalo Prairie-I. c. Elliott, dem.
| Drury-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
Change Of Law with Reference to Competency
of Witnesses.

Dtfring the session of the recent general
assembly, law was passed relative to the
competency of witnesses in civil cases. As
it took effect Immediately on its approval,
and as it establishes important changes in
the rule of evidence, we hasten to lay it be-
fore our readers. 1t is as follows:
AN ACT in relation to the competency of
witnesses IN civil cases.
SECTION |. Be tenacted By the people Of the State
of Illinois represented the General Assembly That
no person shall be disqualified as a witness in
any civil action, suit or proceeding, except as
hereinafter stated by of his or her interest
in the event thereof,as party, or otherwise, or
by reason of his or her conviction of any crime,
bat such interest or conviction may be shown for
the purpose. of affecting the credbility of such
witness, and the fact of such conviction may be
proven like any part not of record, either by the
witness himself, (who shall be compelled to testify
thereto), or by any other witness cognizant OF
| such conviction, Impending testimony or by
any other competent evidence.
| Sec. 2. That no party to any civil action, suit
proceeding, person directly interested in ths
event thereof, shall be allowed to testify therein
of his own motion, or in his own behalf, by virtue
! of the foregoing section, when any adverse
| party defends as the trustee or conserva
tor of any idiot, lunatic or distracted person,
as the executor, administrator heir, Iegatee or de
| visee of any deceased person, or as guardian o.
trustee of any such heir, legatee or divisee, unes
| when called as witness by such adverse part,
| so suing defending; and also except in the fol
| lowing cases, named:
1st In any such action, suit or proceeding,
party or interested person may testify to facts
curing after the death of such deceased person.
| I'd. When in any such action, suit or proceed
ing, any agent of any deceased person or persons
shall in behalf of any person or persons suing o
being sued in either of the capacities above named
testify to any conversation or transaction betwee
such agent and the opposite parties or parties il
interest, such opposite party parties in nteres
may testify as to the same conversation or tran
saction.
Sd. Where in any suit, action or proceeding
any such party, suing or defending as aforesaid
or any person having direct interest in the even
of any such action, suit or proceeding, shall ties
tify in behalf of any such party so suing or de
Tending, to any conversation or transaction wit
the opposite party or party in interest, then sue
party or party in interest shall also DO pe-mitte
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04


NEw YoRK, April 4.-she N. T. Herald's San
Louis Potosi, Mexico, correspondence Msreh 9Th,
says. 1 %
The liberals in front of Queeretora are rapidly
closing around the city to give the coupe de
grace 70 the Emperor. Escabedo writes that on
the 9th inst. he had closed his lines in upon the
city Corona occupying the west and southwest
along line of elevations when commands the
civ and Trevino with the army of the north oc-
cupying the west and northwest outskirts OF the
place. Am was expected to be ready for an as
sault, to-day, and in letter to Minister Lordo
Esoobedo states that he believes 1t will not re-
quire more than three or four days more to finish
up the work at that point. He says that while
closing his troops around the place large clouds
were retreating for Mexico hut this cloud return.
ed towards Queenetora as soon as it was evident
that it might be Ouaanked He also states tina,
there +. the greatest discord PreVaihng aroune
the imnerialist quarters that they are divided il
council cannot determine what measures 10 take
that the army is almost in a starving condition.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
Andalusia Election.

The following are the names ofthe officers
elected
Moderator-John Bufum,
Supervisor-Rinnah Wells,
Town Clerk--Jabez Cobledick,
Assessor-Isaac Richards,
Colleetor-Seth r. Buffum,
Oyerseer of Poor-Henry S. Thompson,
Com'r of Highways. c. Bethuram for years
David Connor for years
ovERsEERs OF HIGHWAYS
Dist. No. /, c. Bigler,
" 2, A. II. Eberhardt,
F" 3, Z. Walters.
HOLDING OVER.
JUSTICES OF PEACE.
J. w. Ballard, out in 1870
F. A, Cobb, out in 1870
CoM'R OF HIGHWAYS.
Isaac Richards, out in 1859
Mr.. ED1roR.-The democrats had no
ticket, as you will perceive by the returns on
the blank you sent me. The ticket nominal
ed by the republicans was voted for by re-
pubicans and democrats, discarding all par.
~ strife. The vote was very light, there
being little interest manifested in the cleo
ton.
A. E.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
The editor of the Chicago Republicans,

The editor of the Chicago Republicans,
now in Washington, in writing to that paper
thus describes the present rump, the law
makers and rulers of this country:
"The most painful fact which is impressed
upon an observer If the two houses is the extent
to which drunken ess and blear-eyed debauenery
are visible in the faces of the members one-third
of the members of both houses appear to be the
living wrecks of men who alcohol has substanti'
ally destroyed,
Is it any wonder the country is going t.
ruin? g ksss EE sFse
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
INSTRUCTION In MUSIC.

r HAVE OPENED ROOM IN WEBBER'S
l. Block, over Kiesows store, and am now pre-
pared to give instruction upon the Piano, and
and other musical instruments, either at my room
or at the residence of my pupils, as may be de-
sired.
Pianos tuned and instruments repaired.
WIN. BABCOCK.
Rock Island, March II, diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
Buffalo Prairie Election.

No returns for moderator,
c. Elicit, dem. l07
VIM. Drury, rep. IS
Elleitt's majority
Clerk-F. J. Whitney, dem. lo7
C. NJ. Rood rep.
~, ~, 400
A. P. Roberts, rep.
McNutts majority
collector-H. W. Buffu1n, dem rs -
d. CIPHER, rep.
| Buffum's majority n
o''' VIM. Bruner, rep. W
Iittle's majority l0
Com'r of Highways. F. Hartman, dem. 81
Jacob Knapp, rep. VI
Hartman's majority 3
Constable-A. Cough {no opposition) l4e
| HOLDING OVER.
i Constable. McGrew, dem. expires 1853
III. w. Bufum, dem. expires 1867
| T. J. Whitney, dem. expires 1903
No returns for Overseers of Highways, OF
Pound Masters.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04

SAMSON & DELILAH-THE STRONG MAN sHonN
OF STRESerH.-An Essay for Young Men, on inc
Errors, Abusas and Diseases incident to fupsIv'
by which Youth is robbed OF its beauty, ana Man
hood of its power,-with reports on the pes.
800 IF reI;rf and cure. Sent in sealed letter
envelopes, free Of charge. Address, Dr. j. SILL
LIN HoUGHTON, Howard Association, pniia-
delphia, Pa. JaniVu"o"'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
To-Day's Advertisem' is.

Notice to Assessors.
flprIeF or CLERK orrHs COUNTY Court,
OF Rock IsLAxD CeUNrY,
Rock Island, April 4, 1857.
TIME ASSESSORS of the SEVERAL TOWNS
II in the county are earnestly requested to meet
at nay Office, on "Wednesday. the 10Th inst, at
as sucb assessors for the year A. D. 1857 and re-
ceive instructions as to their duties under the am
ended revenue law passed by the legislature at its
last session, and approved March sth, 1867.
'''0' JAMES NJ. BEARDSLEY,
,aav1t Clerk County Court.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
By Telegraph.

REroR TED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-04
PUMPS |!

rryup JINnERSIGNED HAS ON HAND, AT
his New Agricultural Warehouse, near Kim
halls wagon shop, supply of pumps. Any one
wanting pumps put in or repaired can getH d'he
by calling on him. .., wsnosrs
Sewing Machines, Charns, Clothes , Wnngers'
&C., &C., for sale. r. ID. oNDHn" WV
apr3dtf. mn 800
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-17
LEGAL NOTICES.
IN THE ORPHANS, COURT FOR THE CITY

/
i AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA,
Estate of ARCHIBALD MCCLAY, deceased.
The Auditor appointed by the Court TO audit, settle
and adjust the first and final account of WILLIAM
NJ. MCKNIGHT and JOHN BROWN, Executors OF
ARCHIBALD MCCLAY, deceased, and to report
distribution OF the balance in the hands OF the
accountant, VIII meet the parties Interested for the
purpose Of his appointment on MONDAY, October 29
1867 ct II O'Clock A. NJ. at his office, No. 22 South
FIFTH Street. in the city of Philadelphia,
10 y stuth5t HFNRY @. TERRY, Auditor.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-17

IN THE ORPHANS COURT FOR THE CITY
i AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA.
In the matter of the Estate Of ROBERT w, SMITH,
Deceased.
NOtCe is hereby given that the report of the Audi
tor In the above case will be filed in the office of the
Clerk Of the said Court on FRIDAY, the 1st day OF
NONemDery a. ID. 1867 In the meantime, access can
be had 10 the said Report at the Auditors Office No
6H WALNUT street. Philadelphia, for the purpose
OF examining the sume; when aud where exceptions
must be hled, If thought proper, agreeably to the
Rules OF Court IN such case made and provided.
SAMUEL G. PERKINS, Auditor.
Philadelphia, October H. A. De- 1867 10 is tuths5t*
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-17

Whereas, Evans & watson, Safe makers, In the
city of Philadelphia did combine and couspire with
certain Boston company to cheat deceive and hum
bug the people of this city and vicinity with certain
and whereas, they did obtain the aid and counte,
nance of certain officers and gentlemen connected
with the Fair at Norristown (through deception, no
dOubD to assist in said combination and conspiracy
on the Fair ground by sham burning OF Safes which
all sate-makers well understand.
Now, therefore, be 1t known that /, M. c. Sadler OF
the city Of PhlRdephia, do offer and propose TO BURN
enc of Lilies Chilled Iron Safes, with one of Evans
& Watsons, having the Boston fixture attached, both
to be OF same size as burned on the Fair GROUNDS,
Lilies sale to be made with siX-lnCh composition
& Watson Sale to be six-inch composition walls, In
cluding the Boston attachment and on the principle
of their usual make,
The Safes to be burned at some convenient place In
the city of Philadelphia the 22d of October next
weather fair, or the first fair day thereafter.
Evans d watson are hereby notified that they can
axe and have ready the safe by that time the best
they can make as abOvespecfed, and adlsinterested
committee shall be appointed equally by each party,
and in the usual way.
Should Evans q Watson not respond in a reason.
able time, then their Safe Will be furnished by other
Burglar Proof test will be made at the same time
Immediately after the Fire Proof test upon Of
Lilies Burglar Proof Safes as now made,
at this test any shoemaker, any professional safe
blower, Of the best iron workers, Will have the
opportunity publicly to operate the safe in any
way practical Tor the burglar to operate. And any or
all the safen requested TO place any OF their
terms.
The above tests are to be made in the presence of
nifty TO see that the tests are fairly made and to de-
eide according TO merit,
NJ. @. SADLER Agent,
Philadelphia, Sept &C. 1867.
nounced in due time. 10 % stuth lOtl NJ. @. s,
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Egsr;, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FIRE
49Mss- and Burglar-proofSAFES on hand with inside
doors Dweling-hOuB Safes, free from dampness
Prices low. q. HASSENF0RDER,
G5 No. 422 VINE Street
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-17
FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAVES
4 IL Ii E'S
CHILLED IRON SAFES.
enough scOrchsd, Not Dead.
A FIRE-PROOF TEST
TO BE MADE BETWEEN LILIES CHILLED
IRON SAFE
AND
EVANS & WATsON's, WITH THE BOSTON
STEAM PATENT.
ALSO,
A Burglnr-PrOOf Test Between Lillie's
and all Competitors.
The Above Tests TO be Made by Daylight,
and 10 be Fair and Bona Eide.

The Above Tests TO be Made by Daylight,
and 10 be Fair and Bona Eide.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-04-04
Have Con nsience.

1 All who have committed an excess OF any kind,
whether 1t be the solitary vice OF youth, the sting
ing repuke OF misplaced confidence in maturer years,
SEEK FOR AN ANTIDoTE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervous
frostfation that may follow Impure Cotton,
are the Barometer to the whole system,
do not walt for the contamination that is sure to fol-
low; do not wat for Unsightly Ulcers, Tor
Disabled Limbs, for Loss OF Beauty
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-04-04
CRISPER COMA.

Oil she was beautiful and fair,
With starry eyes, and radiant hair.
Whose curling tendrils soft, entwined.
Unclaimed the very heat and mind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-04-04
Pleasing MISCELLANY.


A ONE HORSE DIFFICULTY AT ROME
A few days ago Baron Arnim the Prussian
Minister in Rome, drove to an audience OF
Antonelli, at the Vatican, in one horse
brougham. His coachman and footman were
III full Prussian livery. Swiss elafG as
usual, stood ON sentry. On the appdoach VI
the one horse vehicle he challenged ana Stop-
ped it. None SUCH he declared, couid De al.
lowed to enter. A solitary quadruped IN
shafts did not comport Win tie niSnlty Vi Tue
courtyards of the Pontifical Palace. The
Prussian Envoy thereupon apostrophized him
in pure High Dutch, stated who he was,
and claimed immediate passage. The Swiss
resnonded in the best Viennese to the effect
that his orders were to let no one but the Austri
an Ambassador enter the Vatican in a one
horse carriage; that the enviable privilege was
strictly limited to the representative of Fran
els Joseph, and that though his Prussian Ex-
ceilency were the great Bismark himself, his
duty would compel him to turn him back if
he came with less than pair. Baron Arnim
is reputed most agreeable person, and the
discussion lasted some time, but his ExcelIen-
cy had to depart, i'm spite of his explanations
and his Prussiln liveries. On returning
home he at once wrote to Antonelli to eX-
plain his nOn-appearance at the appointed
hour, also to request him to give orders to al
low the Prussian Minister'S one horse brough
ham the same privilege ofpassage as was con
coded to that OF the Austrian Ambassador.
The communication remained four days un-
answered. On Saturday last Antonelli's pri-
vate secretary paid a morning visit to Baron
Arnim, and informed him that the Cardinal
had received his note, that the Swiss had on
ly done his duty, and that he regretted he
could not make the exception in his favor for
which he had petitiOned. The difference
made between Austrian and Prussian Enyoys
is doubtless based on the fact that the former
is an Ambassador and the latter only Min
tster Plenipotentiary-Ft Florence Coi',l of the
London Times. .s-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-04-04
A Rent Story.


Once in the Latin quarter, one may learn
many useful facts. Among others an ingenious
method for avoiding payment OF rent that
would do honor to Dick Swiveller. The ex-
PLANTATION OF the methad is inseparable from
its illustration:
The landlady of certain medical student
who Intellectually dunned her delinquent ten
ant for some time, resolved at last upon re-
sorting to extreme measures. She entered
the students room one morning and said in a
DECIDED tone; -,
You must either pay me my rent, or be of
this very day." asaIf5 +s4.t pay
Il prefer TO be off," said the student, who
ON bis side was prepared for the encounter.
Wen, then, sir, pack up directly"
Il assure you, madam, 1 will go with the
utmost expedition If you will assist me lit.
tle." j'7. -! :.
with the greatest pleasure" q, 70
The student thereupon went to wardrobe,
TRANQUILITY opened drawer and took out a
skeleton, which he handed to the dame.
will YOU have the kindness to place this
at The bottom of my trunk, folding it up?'
What is thatp ?" asked the landlady, recoil-
ing little. ..- tf!a1t4 ~
"That ?" i1 l....l ai faai-fs -a
"Yes, that as iosi yU 81
"Pooh, that! Oh, it is the skeleton of my
frst landlord. He was inconvenient enough
to claim the rent of three terms-that owed
him-aEd then BE careful not to break it.
it is No. l of my collection.
Monsieur" exclaimed the dame, growing
visibly paler. -
The student without replying, opened a
second drawer, and took another skeleton 81
"This-this is my landlady in the Tue
TEcole de Medecin. A very worthy woman
but who also demanded the rent of two terms
VIII you place it upon the other? 1t Is MOP
The landlady opened her eyes as large as
pOrte-cOchereS. -gts .Tts.sF f.
This" continued the student, "this is No
3, They are all here A very honest man,
and whom did not pay either. Let us pass
on to No. 4.
But the landlady was no longer there. She
had fled, almost frightened to death.
From that day no more was said about the
rent.-Pdfis Letter. $500
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-04-04
IN iddle.Aged Men.

There are many men OF the age of thirty who are
troubled with too frequent excavations from the blad
der, often accompanied by slight smarting or burn
ing sensation, and weakening the system in man.
ner the patient cannot account for. On examining
the urinary deposits ropy sediment will often be
found, and sometimes small particles OF semen al
bumen will appear, the color will be of thin milk
sh hue, again changing to dark and turbid appear
ance. There are many men who die OF this difficulty
ignorant OF the cause, which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS. #
can warrant perfect cure in such cases. and a
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs
Persons who cannot personally consult the DR..
can do so by writing, in a plain manner, descrip-
ton OF their Diseases and the appropriate remedies
will be forwarded Immediately.
All correspondence strictly confidential, and will
be returned, if desired. tn '''lN.N -t.t s.Ei
Address: DIR. j. B. HUGHES,
uEb EgNut g8 No. IA Preble Street,
Next door to the Prebie House, Portland, Me.
~ Send Stamp Tor Circular. has
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-04-04

He HAD THE WHITEsT HANDs-An in
dustrious blacksmith and an idle dandy once
courted pretty girl, who hesitated which to
take. Finally, she said that she would marry
whichever of them could show the whitest
hands. With sneer at the blacksmith the
dandy held out his palms, white from idleness.
The poor blacksmith hid his brawny hands in
his pockets; then, drawing them forth full of
bright silver coins, he spread them over his
dusky fingers. The girl decided that his we're
the whitest