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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

Ii you do not feel well you send for q doctor
he calls upon you looks wise, scrawls soms
hieroglyphics upon . picce of paper which you
take to . drug store and there pay so cents &c
u 90, besides the doctors fl, for . remedy
nine times out of ten not half so good a. DR.,
Aorses Indian Root Pills, which costs but 25
cents per box. Do you think che former the
bsst' because you pay the most for It? Ifyou
do, we advise you to use. lust as an ernor;
m Mt, tn. Horss's Indian Roo. Pills. Tbev
are prepared from formula, pronounced by
the most learned physicians of our country. to
be 'he best and most universal of family me-
dicines. The Morss's Indian Root Pills cure
Hsadaehe, Liver co mplaint, Indigestion, Dys.
pepsis, Female Irregularities, DO, and ere put
~ both sugar-coated and plain. Give them
trial. Sold By oil dealers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

In numbers there is safety. 1t Was upon this
principle that the foruula Of JUpsox's Mouy-
TAIN HERB Pills was prepared. DR.. Jud,op.
intending to spend fortune in advertising his
pills, submitted his reciee 20 the revision of the
most Intelligent and learned ply sicinns Of the
age, and the result is simple bat most effica-
cious med icins-the JUpsoE's MOUNTAIN BERB
PILLS. Taey purify the blood, remove all OBJ
struct1ons, cleanse the skin of all pimples and
otches, and are perfectly sure and safe In their
operation. The JuDsoN's MouNrAIs HERB
PILLS cure Biiliousness, Female Irregularities
Headache, and many of the diseases arisin 2
fron impure blood and a deranged digestion.
Use the Judson's Mouotain Harb pills, ana
when you have proved their virtue recommend
them to your friends. They are both sugar
coated and plain. For sale overy where.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

READER, if you have a slck horse do not
dose him with Condition Powders" con-
tanning anthony, which is just as useless
and injurious to him as is the constantly
swallowing Of poisonous compounds to the
human system. 1t is more humane to knock
a horse on the head at once than to kill him
by inches through the action of anthony
which sccumulsses in the system, and thus
sooner or later produces death By Antimonial
poisoning. Der, reader there is no
antimony, nor any other poison in the "Eq.
uine Condition Powders" Their action,
under ell circumstances, is physiological:
therefore they can be safely used in ell forms
Of disease whether acute or cbronic) with
decided benefit to afflicted animals.
Send to the nearest Druggist, or to LORD
SMITH & Co, Sc Wabash Avenue, Chicago,
Tor q copy OF the Horse and Cattle Opner's
Guide, giving valuable information on the
treatment of eli kinds of stock.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

DoN'T aE PoIsoSaD with the sticky, filthy
dangerous Hair preparations, bu, use Ma
lures Hair Restorative, which is perfectly
clean and transparent, and entirely ffeefrom
all dangerous drugs. 1t will positively re-
store Gray Hair, PREVENT the Hair from
falling off, will cause it to grow when pre-
maturely lost, removes the dandrufF and
keeps the head In a perfectly healthy condi,
ton. Try bottle and be satisfied that i. $
the greatest discovery of the age. PRoCroR
BRos., Gloucester, Sole Agents for the Pat.
eu;ee. All the Druggists have full sup
ply. See advertisement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

EnR SALE,

4 HARDWARE STORE WITH FULL
II and complete stock of new and saleable
goods, in Camden Mills. Location good and
doing large business. The object in selling is
the propretors wish to change climate on 40
count of i'll heslth.s
will also sell my dwelling house with six
building LOIS, all pleasantly located, with good
out buildings, DO, choice fruit, all bearing.
jy7-dAwtf W. d. HONENS d 90.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

The most powerful, IS well as the most pleas
ant for its curative properties as Diuretic, has
been found in Wsyne's Diuretic Elixir of Buchu
uniper and Acct. Potash. Its component, are
not new, but the combination of til en-, as in tn
ELlAiR, Is novelty, and meets the wants 90
long 1nsupplied for the treatment Of the trest-
ment of diseases Of the Bladder Kidneys, Drop
steal Affections, etc. trial viii convince the
most sk ptical Of its merits.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
Found at Last,

Equine Ointment bes. for Horses and Cat
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

The calico hop last evening was very
pleasant affair. About thirty couples attend
ed and gil enjoyed themselves. Biehps fine
string band furnished good music for dane
ing, which was prolonged until late hour
Out Of fifteen or twenty competitors for the
prize, Miss Carrie Ford was chosen as the
bes, looking lady and presented with hand
SOME work box. containing the necessary
i'm plements for use
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Use Magnetic Equine Remedies.
Clean GOOda.

Aiken at the sign of the golden eagle. is de-
'ermined to close out his stock of winter goods
before the season is past, and to ensure quick
sales has reduced the price OF his entire stock Of
f.acy dress goods, winter hosiery, underolothing,
fancy elcakings and worsted knit goods. Also
some big drives in fapnels and blankets la.
reduced prices on all kinds of Laces and lace
goods, aud embroideries
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
HOUSES
For Sale at a Bargain

rEITO OF OUR HOUSES ON SWAN ST.,
l. near Toledo, are offered for sale ut reason
able figures.
The building are tw o stories high and contain
six rooms cellar, cistern, dc.
The lots are 40xl50 feet. Terms of payment
Easy.
sepl6-df BALQH FRAZIER.
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a. BamberGer

Has determined from this date TO sell his i'm
mense stock of flannels, sbawls, blankets, nu-
bias, hoods, children's sacks, furs, felt skirts
balmorais, and winter goods generally, regard
less Of frst cost, in order TO make room for his
spring stock. Do not fail to come and secure
bargains.
A large assortment of Germantown yarns Of
allshsdes, worsted in great Quantities. Clothing
made to order in the latest STYLES.
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CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad Tsmc Fable.

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC r. B.
,,,,vo,. nrv.sloH-from Rock Isiandto Chicsgo.
LEAVE. ARSIvE.
Dsv Krpress and Mail, 500 a. m. 6:46 p. m
Wight ExPrSss' lo:3o p. m. 6:zo .. m
,owADrvIsIoH-from Dsvsnportto Council Bluffs
Day Express and Mail, 6:45 a. m. 500 D. IN.
Night Express, 645 p. IN. 1850 p. N.
The Day Express and Mail leaving here at
sec q. M, connects at Bureau Junction mt ll:i5
Z. m, for Peoria.
The Night Express leaving here at 1880 pm.
connects at Bureau at $50 p, m, for Peorla.
WESTERN Union R. u.
Faox ROCK rsbAsp TO RAcIss.
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
Express Mail, $40 a. m. $3.50 p. m.
nis.d Passenger, $50 p. m. Il.s5 n.
RICK ISLAND PEORIA R.R.
Fsox hook ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Leave. Arr'fe
Rock Island 6:O5sm s:seam
9:I5aE 1922 IN
$780, 4:io p IN
ROCKFORD, Il. ISLAND q ST. LOUIS X. H.
GOING NORTH
Chicago Erprsss Book T'isnd at s:oo p. N
Mail - $40 q. IN
Stock Express b:03 p. IN
Wav Fre;rht 6:05 p. m
GOING SOUTH.
LEAVE.
So Louis Express Rock Island at 5:45 a. m
Mail D. IL p. IN
Express Freight 1910 a. m
Way Freight 7l5 D. IN
These trains leave Moline going south Is min
utss ia advance of Rock Island time; going
north 10 minutes after leaving Rock Island.
Trains leave Camden going north Is minutes
in advance of Rock Island time going south
10 minutes after leaving this city.
Trains leave Coal Valley going north IS min
utes in advance of Rock Island time; going
south 80 minutes after leaving this city.
DAVENPORT ST. PAUL R. R.
Two passenger trains arrive and depart at
Davenport, daily on the Davenport d st. Paul
road, as follows:
Arrive--6:50 p. m, and l1:S0 q. N.
Depart-7:30 8. m, ana p. IN.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS i MINNIE
Sofa Il. &.
From Pock Island 20 Burlington.
Passengers from Rock Island going over this
lf.e " Ill take the regulsr train going west the
diyisi N OF the C. h. l. & 2. K. r., oonnseting
at Cclnrnbus Junction, IS follows:
Tc 2 arlington, $40 n. IN.
To Toek Island, 9:25s. ID. 5:05 Pm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

If Renne is as good looking and has as
many good qualities as may be presumed
from using his Pain Killing Magic Oil, we
don't wonder at his popularity. His Magic
Oil, as a psin-killiug agent, is success.
Exery body that trles it SAYS II, works like
a charm"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

THE pursst and sweetest Cod Liver Oil in
the world is Hazard Casweu's, made on the
ses-shore, from fresh, selected livers, Ey Cas-
well, Hazard Co., New York. Tits absolutely
pure and street.. Patients who have once taken
it prefer it to all others. hysicians have de-
cided II superior TO any of the other oil, in
market. fehl0dtds,w wsn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

DR.. Il. OLlE,

The Eminent Goulist and Aurist of Chicago, will
be il Rock Island, at the Rock Island House, on
the frat Saturday after the fret Monday in
each moEtS, for the purpose Of treat
ing 81 diseases OF tie Eye and Ear,
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, staphyloma, closure of the
tesrduct, &c. French artiaeia, eyes inserted
without pain. sep3-d4wly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

We learn that Gen. Rodmsn was a little
better this morning, and that he is slowly
recovering. We hope soon to see him on
our streets, as usual. He has had pro-
longed attack, but has been in good hands.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
Equine Powders most effeotuai.

Rushton's Cherry Pectorel Troches for the
cure of Coughs, Colds. Sore Throat, Asth ma, &c
act like a charm. Guaran teed nicer and better
than any in the market. Druggists sell them
Also Rushton's Of. W Cod Liver Oil, the pures,
and best. dsa2a-ieod3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
Kothsrs who have Daughters that hav.

Eothers who have Daughters that have
Weak Lungs, should arrest the disease when il
is in the incipiens stages. 1t is Indicated by a
hacking cough-rsins in the ohest-ditIicuty OF
hreathing-or oppression of the lungs. If this
be permitted to run on, tubercles will form, and
Consumption will be the resalt. A most valuabIs
remedy will be found in Aliens Lung Balsan TO
and check this disease in its first stage
For sale by all Rock Island Druggists.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

JUDGE PLEAsANT's recovered from his
attack sufficiently to dispose of a few cases,
bat not enough to hear the cases of the
saloon keepers, SO this case was postponed
until such time as the Judge is perfectly able
| to accomplish the task
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

OLD SErTLERs.-The annual election OF
officers of the Old Settlers Society of Rock
Island County, will be held in the Court
House in Rock Island, on Monday, Feb.
9Th, at | o'clock p NJ.
C., B. KNOX. Sec'y.
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zooAx aoxumu.
COST! Cost COST |!

At Wadsworth's d Parsons, every thing in the
line of dress goods, shawls, blankets, cisaks,
fannsls, and WOODEN goods of all descriptions,
and a great many styles Of goods at even less
then cost, to close out. Tip top bargains can be
had of them in snything they have for sale.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

PoLIoE CoURT.-John Jones was before
the Squire to-day on the same charge, OBJ
tanning money under false pretences. He
asked for a continuance until the 30sh, which
was granted
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

SLEIGHs cross the river to-day bofh "D0'e
and below the air-hole if below 'noJ '0''
on this side near the glass works. " ABOVE
they land at the ferry landing
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

SEE advertisement of DR.. Butts Dispen>
ssry, headed Book for the Mi!lion-MAR,
RAGE GUlDE-iu another column. l.
should be read by all.
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Great Bargains.

offered at VOLTS in Furs, ShaEls. Blankets,
and Dress GODS of all ktnds. He is bound to
and will sell in ord er to reduce his stock. CaI
and covince yourself
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
CONSOLIDATION MEETING.

The committees on consolidation, of Mo
line and this city, meet at the City Council
room, this city, at seven O'Clock this eve
Mug.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. O. o. F., nee cts
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Ball.
southeast corner of Illinois and Rage Sta. q.
~ O'clock PIX.
CTS STEsGEL, Nc.
HARRY HAxLEY, II. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

ATTORNEY Bucks was attacheu " 'eu-
r.,.;a Las, evepiss, and is very i'll to day
1t is expected chat he will not be able to be
81. .,,ssfs before next week.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

corsrRY roads are getting better farm
e,s teams have commeaced. coming in town
las of old, bringing in butter and eggs, to the
great relief of tho consumers pocket.
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sc { q sine Powders.
Young Gsu's Library Axsocistjer

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 4. NJ. until 10 P. NJ
every day except Sundays. large and vel
ssleotsa assortment OF weTk. now on hand
Tickets three dollars, whien can always be pre-
oHrso OF the Secretary. mkysdly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

A FAcr.-Dr. Henry's Root and Plant
Pills are safe and effective family ca,har-
tic medicine. Try them. See advertise,
meut in another column,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
l. 90 AL \ OTTO ES.

We ask attention to the advertisement in
another column, of"Jackson's Cstarrh Snuff
sni Troche Powder'-a good article d6w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
Temple of HonnrI

Rock Island Temple of Honor No l., meets
every ThursdaJ evening, and Social Temple No
5, every Tuesday evening at : O'Clock, at Odd
] elbows Hall, GIN. BELDINa. W.cT
A. A. BRoFFUM, w. X. sec22 dlf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
For BENZ.
HULL'S HALL.

I ESPECIALLY adapted for Lectures, Concerts
H and Dancing. This is the best Hall for
Speaking and Danoing in the city. Terms rea-
sonabIe. Address for particulars, q. NJ. wHIF-
FEN, Agent, Rock Island. may2-dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

A SELECT social dance will take place at
Darts Hall on Wednesday evening next,
25th inst.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

For SALE at Hooper & Smiths hand
some second hand double sleigh. Cheap for
cash. Call and see it. 1sS''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

SEA Moss FARINE from pure Irish Moss,
for Blanc Mango, Puddings, Custards,
Creams, etc. etc. The cheapest, healthiest,
and most delicious food in the world.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

GREAT bargains at May Bros. in order to
get room for the new goods. Call early.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

Our ice dealers are taking advantage OF
the weather and are laying in their summer
stock
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
CITY

The best bread, cakes, pies, etc., at Asters.
Market Square.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
Y;...y'atl) ARGUS.
~remium FOB PRINTING.

Orders for Job Printing will meet with pron.aps
sttention at the ANGUS OFFICE, and DO e1ss. ..s
n tho very bes. manner and at f0ason.bis s''es.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
CARPENTERS,
GEO. L. CARLTON,
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,

CHOP ON THE CORNER OF oRLEANs
~ and Buffalo Streets, Rock Island. MS A,
orders promptly stteldsd to. mch2I-dIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
SLEIGHIsG parties to Camden and MoIn

SLEiGHING parties to Camden and Moline
are becoming of daily occurrence. Happy
parties, they are too, especially in the even
ing, when his arm slips around her waist
unseen. Songs float on the air, from the
merry lips of the girls, operate selection.
and Glory Hallelujah," by the same sleigh
load, in which the voice of the basso profun
di largely predominates, mingled with the
jingling of hundreds of bells, make ii tes
tive occasion. Those of the party triumph
ant and rejoicing, listeners not of the party
envious and grum bling at thsir want of funds
or pluck. Ii any one wishes Us to make one
of an evening sleighing party, they can fnd
Us at the Office, after supper, until furthe,
notice. here we propose to remain.
He who loves not women, wine and song,
Is fool his whole life long.
And he who loves not good dinner and
the pure California wine had no business ,o
| sit at table No. at the Rock Island House
today. On either side of the table we're
representatives. Of the law and the profes-
sions, with Squire trooper DONG the honorj
assisted by q fair aad lovely representa-
of railroad contractors, as second in CON
mand. st the foot of the table. We did miss
the pleasant face of the captain, he of the
curious instruments and stamps who mean
ders in the vicinity Of Conkhns and does
measure and gauge the things that do dis
turb. We did miss our bright good
curly headed Adonis whose winning ways did
once on time charm the rural inhabitants
of Pond Creek, where naught save the pale
light of the stars witness mis- prodigious pc
destrian feats. They would have added
much to the occasion, but we can imagine
their responses to the toast of the occasion
"Success to the great one act feat of con
cealing the easy chair under official coat
tails"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

A bright, healthy chile is perennial spring
of JOY in every well-reguIoted family, and wher,
is that father, who after the strife and turmoil Of
business, on retiring to his home is not beguiled
Perhaps this father is worldly man, and makes
gold bis idol, be mt Y have been successful man,
and amsssed riches. Yet place his child on the
sick bed, and ell his gold is at the disposal of the
physician, and the only return he asks 10 the res
toration of eAlth to his child Fathers! Moth
ers would you preserve your child in health ?
Then listen to us. There is one prevailing cause
of the disease in children, and that cause is
worms. If this cause of disease is not removed.
your child will sicken and die, liuger suffer
ing invalid for life. Wepresent to you An in fall
Ii BILE remedy for worms; it is
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19

and is put up in the form of a stick of candy, and
20 pleasant TO the taste, that children greedily
tease for it. 1t IS purely vegetable, and cannot
hurt tbs smallest child. Ask for DR.. Judsod's
Dead Shot Worm Candy. For sale everywhere
at 20 cents per package. W. II. COMSTOCk,
deco Sole Proprietor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-19
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.


This mail strives Tuesdays and Fridays
aud departs Wednesdays end Saturdays, This
route terminates at New Windsor.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
ALsDo NAIL $3.50 p. N. $500 q. 10.
Nail nstter for Camden Mills, An9ausia,
Edglngton, Hamlet, PerEyton, Aleao, Eigh
Point, New Boston, KeithsSurg, oguswlA, to
Oqua~ks junction, (Sagetown), also for P,sas.n,
Ridge, Eazlitt, Buffalo Prairie, Illinois City,
brary, Copper Creek, and Miilsrsburg, goes By
this route.
MONMOUTH kAIL 100 p. 700 E. m.
This msil arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdsys. All mai matter tor Presumption, suex,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, Eiohland
Grove and Monmouth, should be sent by this
route. ALSO Centre Ridge on :hursdsys.
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Accommodation Trains.

Until further notice railroad bridge &C.
oommodation trains will run between this
city and Davenport as follows:
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READER, if you have a nck horse do no,

These trsins will be run on railroad time,
about Ii minutes faster than Arsenal time.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-11-17
Two Robbers Lynched,

Morton and Black, two of the Caliior-
mia robbers who escaped from prison,
were taken TO house on the road Ia
Carson. A scati'old was raised ut the
west end of the house, one end of long
beam resting on the top of the chimney,
while the other was supported by three
pieces of scantling resting on the ground.
couple of ropes were passed over the
beam, n wagon driven under, and two
nooses lowered. Morton heard the pre-
parations going on, and said to his pnrt-
ner IN crime ; Black, are you ready to
die 2" The answer was "No this is
not the crowd to hang u.s." q" Yes it is, 4"
said Morton don't you hear them
building the scaffold ?" Morton was
asked if he wouldn't stand nearer the
fire, when he replied . II isn't worth
while warming now,' He also said to
Roberts, meaning himself and Black,
" We are to swing and | mean to have
pany." Black was first carried on. and
lifted into the wagon he had TO be rails
ed to his feet, but stood the rest of the
time without being supported. Morton
walked out. On turning the corner of
the house he quietly surveyed the ar
rangements, paying close attention To
the cross-beam and ropes He needed
but little help to get into the wagon, and
Immediately commenced to place the rope
over his head, saying to the person who
stood by Kim take my coat collar from
under the rope-don't hang II man with
his coat collar under the rope" He
than al b,u u =, lie b., Ia "a ,,,,
fast, as he might catch the rope above |
his head. Black spoke but once, asking
when Morton inquired, "Wh.t do you
want with water now" They were then
asked if they had anything to say, Nor
ton answering "No" They were ask
ed if they wished to talk with minis
ter, or have prayer offered, to which /
Morton replied that he had told the min
ister what he had to say the day before.
He said it wasn't well for man to be
taken off without some religious ccre-
mony, and if the minister would consent |
he would like to have prayer offered.
A minister took him by the hand, II few
words were spoken, and Morton, who
was facing the crowd, said: Il am pre-
pared to meet my God. but Immediate
Iy added 81 don't know that there is
any God. He shook hands with man
on the wagon.
Black was shaken hands with but said
nothing. A short prayer was offered,
only broken once or twice by sighs from
Black, and, as the word "Amen was
pronounced, the wagon moved away.
Black, being a large, heavy man, died
without struggle. Morton was small,
'ery small man, and, as if wishing to
void suffering, sprang high as the sup
,ort moved from under him, and he died
without the movement of muscle after
lis weight rested upon the rope,