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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-05-12


me is hardly to be conceived, since none
but hashful men can judge Of my distress
and Of that description the number, be-
lieve, 10 very small indeed. The baronet's
politeness BY degrees dissipated my con-
Germ; and the cheerfuiness of her lady>
ship, Joined to the familiar chat of the
young ladies and their brothers, insensi-
bly, led me to throw OF my reserve and
shserishness, till at length ventured to
Join in conversation, and even to star,
fresh subjects.
The library in which we were seated, be-
ing richly furnished with books in elegant
bindings, ! conceived that Sir Thomas was
q man devoted to literature, and vehtured
10 give my opinion respecting the several
editions of the Greek classics, in which Sir
Thomas's ideas entirely coincided with my
own. While talking on this subject, my at.
tention was directed to an edition Of Ken
ophon, in sixteen volumes, which, as had
never heard of such a thing, greatly excl
ted my curiosity, and rose up to examine
Whist heould be. The baronet saw what
was about. and, as I supposed, willing to
save me trouble. rose to take down the vol
umes, which made me more eager to pre-
vent him, and hastily laying my hand on
the first volume, l pulled it forcibly; but
lol instead of books, a board, which BY
sthe bookbinder's art had BEEN made to
look like sixteen volumes, came tumbling
down and unluckily pitched upon an ink
stand on the table under it. In vain did
Sir Ihoalas sssure me there was no harm;
sew tho ink streaming from . beautiful
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-11

Hides-The market is without change at least
there is no improvement in either demand or
prices, and we continue to quote the market quiet
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-11
SAVE YOUR SILVER WARE.
xeoman's Remover and Cleanser,

chemical fluid for cleansing silver and silver
plated ware, jeWelry, etc, removes tsrnihh, dirt
and grease almost instantsneo ousy, without in
iury 70 the finest gold or silver metals. Sold by
H.M. BARTHOLOMEW, Rock Island.
msysdly.
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YANKEE NOTION STORE
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
ILLINOIS STREET ROCK ISLAND.
FIELD g. BROTHER.

The undersigned lsuccessors to A. Hull) have
on hand a full stock Of
vArJKIEg HIoTTON me-
consisting Of Buck Mitteus Gloves, Pins, Nee
dies Paper, Envelopes, Pens, Pencils, Machine
Silk, Thread Bindings, Buttons, Belts and Buo-
kles, RaGOrs, Scissors, Pocket Knives, Toilet
Soap, Barriers Soap, Hair OIL Perfumery, Combs,
Purses Calf and Morocco Wallets, Rubber Chains
and Rings, Whips, Lashes, Hosiery, Cigars, Sus-
penders, Gun Caps, spectacles, Shoe Laces, Head
| Nets, Chewing Gum, RufIes, Ladies' and Gents
Bosoms and Collars Paper Collars and a great
variety Of fancy articles generally kept in Ne
tion Store or by Live Yankees.
We buy our goods in New York of importers
jobbers and manufacturers fer the wholesale
trade, and can sell as cheap as any stOre west of
New York
FIELD l. BROTHER,
Illinois Street RocE Island.
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BARTHOLOMEW

HAs been filling up his show cases with NEW
II GOODS Of latest styles aud best quality.
His stock Of
SOLID SILVER ANDPLATED GOODS,
is complete. Those wishi-g to purchase goods
in bis line will do well to give him call before
making their purchases.
Watches, Clocks and Jewslry repaired.
All kinds of JewslTy made to order.
Spoons Forks and Watch Cases neatly plated
with gold or silver.
Ornamental or Fancy Engraving neatly done.
4. N. BARTHOLOMEW,
Succesgor TO ". 7. Riggs.
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BUsIwHss CARDS.
BLYTHE Il STODOARD,
WAGON MANUFACTURERS,
Mt T.H,nd Ytttno;s

MANUFACTURE all kinds Of Wagons,
wi Carriages, Sulke', Skeletons, Farm and
Express Wagons, sc. Every description OF r.
pairing done at short notice PARTICULAR Atten'
ton paid e. manufacturing 10 order.
may26dly
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C 0 M NJ { R CIAL.
Latest New York, Chicago and
NJ. Louis Reports.

Correct Rock Island Quotations.
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SEALED PROPOSALS.

CNEALED PROPOSALS will be receieei by
- the underSigned committee on streets and
alleys, up to SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1889,
ct o'clock p NJ, to construct two stone cul-
vertS, one seFoss East Eagle street, and one
across Buffalo street Rock to be furnished by
the city. The sand and lime TO be furnished BY
the contractor. Said culverts TO be laid up with
good lime and sand, and TO be constructed under
the supervision Of said committee. The under
signed reserve the right to reject any all bids.
Forfull particulars and specifications apply TO
committee.
JACOB RILEY, conmi,,ss
iunqdSt.
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Shcep-The demand was fair, both on local
account and for the east, and sales we're easily
effected at 5a6 for good, fat Wooed lots; 3s4 for
common 20 medium wooled, and 3a4 for common
70 good shern lots.
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SENATE ROOMS.
NEAL & WIDE r ,
PROPRIETORS,
Rock Island, Ills.

Illinois S., next door to Heng'ter's Cigar
Store
THESE rooms comprise the three stories Of
L Guyer's Block, fitted mp without regard to
cost, and in manner to be surpassed nowhere in
this section. As resort for gentlemen, they
will be made unexcept ptionable. Every proper
facility for willing away leisure hours will al
ways be provided. The aim Of the proprietor
will be to afford tho gentlemen Of Rock Island
an attractive place Of amusement, where quiet
comfort, and enjoyment may be combined.
iunldtf.
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Chicago Market.
TelsgTauhsd 70 the AHGvB
Rock lsLASn, June II.


oHIcA00, June IL,
Flour very duh at unchanged prices.
Wheat active steady l,l0.
Corn quiet lower No 66i9 No 574a4,
Oats firm 80,
Rye quiet 95a6.
Barley entirely nominal
Highwines nominal 30.
Pork active firm $3.50.
Lard firm lS3.
LIVE sT0CE.
UNIoN SrooK YARDS, june II,
Cattle active rccts 1868; sales sss at 8, soar 30
common to extra butchers ,25abO fair to choice
shipping
Hogs active medium JOal2 good to choig, Ia
90 higher rects 1921 sales 3l77 at 8aS,5G com.
mon to fair g .G5a90 fair to medium; 9a9, 20 good
to choice.
Wool-.The market continues in an unsettled
Q.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1869-04-02
CHAPTER ",

On the Wednesday evening preced
ing the full of the moon of December of
the same year, Harmony Lodge, No.l0,
met in regular communication. There
was full attendance of tho brethren,
and the prayer of the Chaplain, Bro.
Fairbanks, was fnll of deep feeling as
he besought God to cherish the Order,
the vine Of His own planting.
A candidate for the mysteries was an
nounced, and as the door opened at the
bidding OF the Worshipful Master,
George Graham was conducted into the
hall, and as he passed through the sol
emn ceremonies of that hour his last
distrust of Masonry was eradicated; and
when all was over, and he was pro-
nounced an Entered Apprentice, and
stood clothed in the "emDlem OF limo
cence and the badge of II Mason" il was
with an earnest heart that he grasped
the hands of his brethren and thanked
them for bringing him from "iarknea'
10 tight." ..' 7hi7 -n...- . .aaI .
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CHAPTER IL.

The early October days We're lovely
in the thriving village OF IL. Its
streets presented very unusual num-
ber OF intelligent looking strangers in
black broadcloth and high silk hats.
The hotels were filled to Overlooking,
and private residences were thrown
open by hospitable owners to receive
the pious men who had devoted their
lives to the service of God and the
preaching of His will AS revealed In
Scripture. The large new Methodist
church afforded ample accommodation
for tn transaction Of the usual business
of the Conference, but il was proposed
on Sabbath morning to hold a hove
feast, to be followed by IA sermon by the
bishop. Tie church would be INSULT
cient to accommodate the large number
of people who would doubtless be iI
attendance, and the Agricultural Socie
ty rendered the Conference the use o
their fair grounds, part OF which were
covered by a grove Of beautiful naples
Sabbath morning dawned bright anI
beautiful; light tleecy clouds We're float
ing in the sky, the birds were flittinj
about among the Whispering leaves O
the naples and singing anthems such a
only those heaven.taught minstrel
know how to sing, .. ....
Some two Thousand people were col
lected In the grove. A temporary ros
tru m had been erected, some Of the min
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Six o'clock of Monday evening came,
and, prompt to his appointment, Mr..
Graham entered the Office of his friend.
swell now for the evidence" said
the Judge. "Take seat here where,
through the open door, you can COM
mand view of the hall, and observe
who pass up into the Masonic Lodge
room above" Mr.. Graham took the
position required, with II somewhat in
credulous smile. .'. -....
lie had not long to wait, however,
before one after another of the gentle
men in black broadcloth and high silk
hats passed quietly through the hall
and were heard ascending the staircase
at the further end. Mr.. Graham could
| scarcely credit tho evidence Of his own
eyes. tie noticed that tho Judge ap
peared amused, and realized that his
own position was uncomfortable. Wa.
he, after all, in error? were tho good
pious, self sacrificing men Masonsp
Presently Bishop S-himself ap
peared, and pausing in tho door way
said:
"Are you not going up to the Lodge
BIO. Winters?
Yes " replied the Judge, ain {
few moments" The Bishop passed on
Esquire King came intothe room an,
said "Cannot you go up and open tn
Lodge, Bro. Winters? My child is sick
| and NV uifa has aant for ma Du
Bro. Fairbanks In your place in th
West, and ask the Bishop to act 9
Chaplain" "..lL.W t.H....l l..f
"Are there many Of the ministers u
tonight ?p asked the Judge. t,f
! "Yes, some seventy-hye or eighty,
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An Expensive BREAKFAST.

THERE seems to be n diversity Of
opinion about one of Cleopatra's
breakfasts. 1t was. the. ,rpost costly
breakfast that has ever been served to a
single human being. will, therefore,
tell what know about it. After bay-
ing partaken of Cleopatra's necklace,
Mark Antony determined to devise the
costliest breakfast ever given. After
several days Of astronomical medita-
tions, not having found what he was
looking for, he summoned his cook to his
presence, and told him that, If he could
get up a dainty breakfast for lady,
which should be composed of as few
and as small dishes as possible, and, at
the same time, be most costly, he would
reward him accordingly. boo
Several weeks afterwards, the cook
entered Mark Antony's study, and told
him that he was ready to serve the dain-
ty breakfast asked Of him, and that it
was composed of one olive only. AT the
appointed hour the cook en- ntered the
dining room, followed by one hundred
men carrying the olive lin its artificial
envelope) on their shoulders. They de.
posted it on table made for the occas.
ion, and fifty carvers were set to work
on it. After several hours of hard work
the triumphant cook placed the olive
before the Egyptian Queen, who looked
at it with amazement, still with perfect
| delight.
The olive had been prepared in the
| following way: After having been
stoned, it was stuffed with rich GUS
tard, then put inside of boned canary,
which was used to stuff an ortolan.
The latter was placed inside OF boned
oriole, which was used to stuff thrush,
which thrush stuffed boned lark. A
boned snipe was stuffed with the lark
and placed inside of n robin, which
was used TO stuff a plover, and which
latter bird filed quail, which was
then placed inside of a pigeon. The
pigeon filed woodc, ,ck, the woodcock
a partridge, the latter a grouse, the
grouse pheasant, the pheasant chick
en-, the chicken guinea fowl. which
was placed inside OF a goose; the goose
filled a turkey, the turkey swan, the
latter an ostrich, which was used to
stuff sheep, the sheep calf, the calf
an antelope. the latter pig, the pig
deer, the deer a bear, the bear heifer,
the latter an elk, the elk an OK, the OK
hippopotamus, the latter an elephant.
The olive was then roasted in its envel-
ope, which envelope was thrown away
and the olive only was served APIERnE
| Blot, In March Galdgu. ifri'' %. i"i
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Ghoife gnetru.
MORNING IN SPRING.


How sweet the landscape! Morning twlncs
Her tresses round the brow OF Day,
And bright mists DER the forest pines,
Like happy spirits float away
To revel on the mountain crown,
Whence the glad stream comes shouting dow
Thro' woods and rocks that hang on high,
Like clouds against the deep-blue sky.
The woven sounds OF bird and stream
Are falling beautiful and deep
Upon the spirit, like dream
OF music In tue hour OF sleep,
| And from The wildwoods' dcwy bowers,
Soft murmurs, like the breath OF flowers,
| Are winding through yon purple grove.
And blending with the notes of love.
| The streams in veins OF silver flow,
The sunrise gale, DER flower and tree
SO lightly breathes, 1t scarce would blow
A iairy bark upon the sea;
| 1t comes so fresh, SO calm, so sweet,
| 1t draws the heart from its retreat
To mingle with the glorles born
In the first holy light of morn. ..u
A cloud is on the sky above,
And calmly DER the young years blue,
Tls coming, like a thingof Love,
To gladden. In the rising dew;
ltS Wnlte waves Win tne sunlight blend,
| And gentle spirits seem TO bend
From Its unrolling folds to hear
| The glad sounds of our joyous sphere.
The lake, unruflicd by the breeze,
Smiles sweetly In unbroken rest,
| And If twero dreaming of the trees
And blossoms pictured on its breast,
| Its depths are glowing bright and fair,
And the blue skies seem halowed there,
Soft trembling-as they felt the thrill
OF music echoed from the hill
The living soul of Beauty fills
The air with glorious visions bright,
| They lnger round the sunny hills,
And wander 10 the clear, blue light
| Off TO the breathing heavens they go,
| Along the earth they live and glow,
Shed DER the lake their happy smiles
| A beacon too It's glitterlng isles.
| Oh that this hour when air or earth
Are gushing love, and JOY and light.
And songs of gladness hail the birth,
OF all things beautiful and bright,
Each pulse beats bigh-each tho't is blown
To flame--the spirit drinks the tone
OF Eden worlds, and melts away
| In visions of eternal day.
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. COURT SCRNE.-'Sir,' said u heree
lawyer "do you, on your solemn oath,
swear that this !. not Your handwrit-
ing ?" ~ reckon not,' was the cool
reply. "Does 1t resemble your writ
ing ?n "Yes, sir. think itd9n'tp "Do
you swear that 1t don't resemble your
writing ?""Well, do, old head.n"You
take your solemn oath that this writing
does not resemble yours in a single let
ter 2n Y-e-s, sir V"f'Now, how do you
knowgn ''Cause can't write" "Hts
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1869-04-02

THRILLING GADvENTURE.-- --"Jingle,o
of the New York Sunday News, tells
story, which hes the air of probability.
While with the army of the Potomac,
in the summer of 1868, DIR. Walker WIS.,
tied the headquarters of Colonel, after
ward Gen. Sam. Carroll, of the Second
army corps. Failing in all her efforts
to obtain a regular commission as sur
geon In the army, and having only per-
mission to remain with the troops in
the capacity of nurse, the "Doctor"
was frequently obliged to accept the
hospitality OF the officers On the oc-
casion referred to, she plainly stated to
Gen. Carroll her intentionof tarrying at
his headquarters for a few days for the
laudable purpose Of looking after the
sick. or course the General consented,
and being as gallant as he is brave, Of
fered her the sole use Of his tent, which
she accepted. So far so good. 7H1 Do
Early on the morning after her arriv.
al, field officer of the Seventh West
Virginia of Carroll's brigade--a bluff,
woodsman-took.,a walk over to brigade
headquarters, and noticing that the
flies of Carroll's tent were still tied,
thought it somewhat strange that his
commanding officer, generally am early
riser, should remain i'm bed at so late
an hour. ~ have 1t ~ said he, think
ing n moment-and approaching the
tent, he quietly united the canvass
doors, winking at the same time to sew
eral staff officers who were near by en-
deavoring to control their irisibilities.
The face ofithe sleeper was hidden by
the bed covering, and the officer quietly
| lifting the clothes at the foot of the
couch, and encircling two warmiankles
with his brawny paws, while he watch
ed the head of the bed intently to sec if
the sleeper awoke, shouted at the top
of his lungs as he dragged the body
completely out of the bed to the floor,
"Carroll, you lazy cuss get up here! It's
eight o." The rest OF the sentence
was lost In a piercing scream, such AS
only female in distress can furnish at
short notice, sad the jolly old officer,
abashed and dumbfounded, boundei
from the tent like stag struck by a
three7ounce bullet. The Joke was alto.
gether too good to keep, and the result
was that every soldier In the Second
Corps soon knew the story about Colo
nel-ol the Seventh Virginia, pulling
DIR. Mary Walker out of bed. 800.
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Executors or Administrators Notice,
$500; Auditors or Assignee's Notice,
$3.50. tesff Vftfi
Local Notices, twenty cents line;
by the year ten cents. 1oM fsut5.a
Cards in the "Directory" column,
$500 per year for the first two lines,
and I 90 for each additional line.
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HOTELS AND SALOONS.
FXCHANGE HOTEL,
BLooMsBURG, COLUMBIA CO., PA.

The undersigned having purchased this we'll
known and lly-located house, the Exchange
Hotel, situate ON MAIN STREET, in Bloomsbury
Immediately opposite the Columbia county Court
House, respectfully inform their friends and the
public In general that their house is now in order
for the reception and entertainment OF travellers
who may be disposed to favor II with their GUS
tom. They have spared no expense in preparing
the Exchange for the entertainment ftheirg guests
neither shall there be anything wanting on their
part to minister to their personal comfort. They
house is spacious, and enjoys an excellent busi-
ness location.
Omnibuses run at all times between the Ex-
change Hotel and the various railroad depots, by
which travellers will be pleasantly conveyed 10
and from the respective stations in due time to
meet the cars. KOONS & CLARK.
Bloomsbury, April 8, 1868.
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DOWDER KEGS AND LUMBER

WIN. MONROE 4 Co,
Rupert, Pa,
Manufacturers of
POWDER KEGS
and dealers in all kinds of
LUMBER,
give notice that they are prepared To accommodate
their custom with Dispatch anl on the cheapest
erms.
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TT MON HOTEL,


u ii IL > Il U X q, ~.
The undersigned would respectfully inform
the travelling public that he has purchased and
reftted in the best manner the old stand form ner
ly occupied by w. A. Kline, and that he is now
prepared to accommodate his friends with all the
comforts and conveniences Of first class house.
A fine new barn has been built and the surrOun-
dings placed In perfect order. The bar Will al
ways be Stoc; ed with the choiseSt liquors and ci
gars, and the table furnished with the hest the
market affords. JAMES V. GlLLASPlE.
July S,'6S-u
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1869-04-02

FRESHMAN AND FIDDLE.-An Irish
man, just come to this country, had
never seen fiddle. A man came into
II hotel with one under his arm. lie
soon began TO tune 1t up. One OF the
screws slipped, and he spit upon it to
make it hold and then began TO draw the
bow. The Irishman, who was watching
him, could stand it no longer, but bolt
ed across the street, into another hotel,
exclaiming: 81 thought this was a land
Of liberty and freedem, but the devil
take such a land where ye abuse the
ctiilder so bad"
I,andlord-Who is abusing the chill
dren ?" QllaH uF I'd tHE .l.l.l1
Irishman-Why u nan came into the
tavern just now. with little boy under
his arm, and he began to torment the
dear little creature. First, he began to
pull aud twist his ears, then to provoke
him more, he spit in his face, and then
he draw'd briar across his belly, and
Holy. Virgin, how he screamed!
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JERSEYTOWNDIR ECTORY.

JACOB A. SWISHER, dealer in Hides, Leather
sD Bark etc. Madison township Columbia county
Pa, vl-ni8
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sc. HAIL. related the following an-
ecdote at the dinner table of distin'
guished poet in London: "A wording
was once visited, in hlsliiness bya well
meaning but dolorous clergyman, who
disigured his countenanee and wore a
face of perpetual mourning. As his
sad ylsage appeared in the doorway
the sick man started up and exclaimed;
'Why, what's the InatterY You look
AS if your religion didn't agree '0ith
| y0H = ....rqa.f.
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-28
The Reason Why.

If, as Is generally supposed, there Is
to be important legislation the coming
winter touching the Iowa County bond
matter, no more proper man than GEO.
w. Bliss, can be sent to Madison to at
tend 10 the interests Of the County. As
editor of the TRIBUNE for more than 70
wears, he has, of nccessecity become ta>
miliar with every thing pertaining to
our County. We venture, without lear
of successful contradiction, to claim that
there is not another man in the County
so well acquainted with the history and
details of County matters as he. His pc
sition as manager of o public journal
through which all public measures OF the
County have been time and again dis
cussed, gave him opportunities to iamil'
iarize himself with them that no other
man possessed. The history of the
County bond matter, and every thing
connected with our present difficulty, has
not ONLY been made under his observance
but written by his pen, and printed
by piecemeal in the TRIBUNE from be-
ginning tc end.
This knowledge may be of inca|culas
bic value to us in the Legislature this
winter; and if no other existed, is sufh'
cient reason why he should be elected
Self-interest, the greatest lever in the
world, should certainly move every man
in the Southern Assembly District tc
cast his vote for GEORGE W. BLISS
next Tuesday.