Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-06


the druggists.
John H. Blood, General Agent, south
west corner Third and Chestnut streets, 81.
Louis, Mo.
Tus DAVENPORT WOODEN MiLLs.-Prsb-
ably no establishment in the State stands
in a. great favor a. these truly popular
mills aud their genial proprietor. From
small beginnings they have become one Of
the largest 10 the West, noted for their sx-
ssllsnt work, in that they are now turning
out cloths Of every style, pattern and quail
ty. Being fully equal to any imported
fabrics, and the cost Of freight being saved
they, Of course. are cheaper, and are wsrn
extensively ir this county and State. Deal
srs from the interior, should BY oil means.
give Shields . call before going further
East.
Oua SECOND Cousrn.-Cousins ere good
things 10 have, In fact they are handy and q
convenient institution. But 70 have them
sport the suphsnisus title Of General and Z
magnificent moustachs, takes us-openl
our heart, and, if needs be, our pocket
book. We hasten to our story-a rich one
indeed. On Saturday there appeared in
our city General, claiming to bs superin
tsndsnt o: the Union Pacific Railroad. Sc
lecting the Acklsy House % his hsadquar
ters his name was registered in chafactsri
bold, and no sooner done than all was bus
tie and confusion The house so honorct
was made to meet his every want; land
lords, page and dining maid anticipated
each desire-winc WAS served, and the bes
room preparej,-ol boarders were no
whore. 4 friend this bold General had.
mere youth, of pleasing form ard face
complecton dark, hair that rivaied TIN
ravens wing, and moussachs Of the sam
black hue. He knew his "biz;" had trav
slsd, seen the sights, and only answered
when he willed-a fellow Of hsfs was he
They slept together, and on Sabbath morninl
sailed forth their "sscond cousin to find
One Of our young druggists was sought
who never knew before that he had eucl
distinguished relatives. Our General va
. genial fellow, and knew our young friend
f4ther, mother, sisters aud sweetheart even
traced his lineage back TO royal blood an
tsld him things be never dreamed before
The Sabbath day WAS spent most pleasantly
l Ar, in hAv tLaJ
ins sweet. Trisads wers introduced, DIR
goods men, and boon companions, all pre-
nsuncsd him splendid Such cousin
were exceeding rare. But even angel visi,
must have an end. Our young friend in
sisted that the General must accept the hos
pita.iliss Of his room. Cousins surely ,thoug
new found should not part. Finally i. va
agreed they should meet in the morning
'Tis strange but ever thus, the richest ar
not always flush. Six :hundred dollars il
tn bank to the Generals credit, unfortu
nAtely could not be drawn on the Sabbat
day. Quickly forth there came . roll Q
bills, one five and still another was presse,
into the hssitating cousins hand.
They parted to meet at banking hours ol
the morrow and az the little affair. A shor
time passed and an acquaintance called. II
had been cousined out Of . e. bill. An,
still another came and he had been his cous
in $50 worth. These fond relatives waite,
for the morsing-that they might gre.
their distinguished relative. II csme-n
cousin Was there. His bill was paid At Oh
Acklsy and he WAS gone. Deep solictud
for his welfare agitatsd their breasts. ri,
traiss were watched and the boats ssarclio
but no ceusin found. Late this afternoo
messengers Of the law we're sent to Rock /.
land for fear he might have strayed int
that dsmoralixsd city amsng iss thieves, a
sassins and bold bsrglars. To be continue,
in cur next issue under the title Of 18th
Fool Killer Coming"