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Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

been taken In the manufacture nt these goods
with regard 10 color weight and texture and in
these respects the, are acknowledged 10 be the
hes, IN tie p,arkrt. Prices :-.ao d5, 80 and
$i.00 pes gard.
Alezi. and sapaneesc Cloths, for Ladies Suits
at Hanson Bros.
Hamburg Eaging. and Inscr,ings Laecs
iPique, Trimmings, Ladies Plaid Silk Ncrktics
In assorted colors, Cor Spring. Dolly Warden
Irints In large and small figures, al
4. N. l,rrSoLps'.
Msa<er~i No. ! L z In bb's., ibbls. lbbls. and
Kisw; Also, Labrador, Eas'Iort and Portland
,lieefisg, fo- sair low At Hanson BROS
IF you want a,od Cga-, go to John 7.
riayes', Main street, MiGai.iowI Del.
lAlliLiucu tlenssi.4s,,d He,fs H., cents, at
Jianso., BROS.
Just received, 1000 fresh Bos,or et-keis In
vinegar, and for sale by the dozen ,or hundred ~
-. 8. Il. NEYxor.Ss'. F.,
Hanson Bros. have In beautiful nssortnot I
offspring Goods, especially in the ladies Ike.
Fruits and vegetables preserved by the Alden /
Process, car te bad of L. D. Rice, n. the OLD /
BANK
New Nos. I, ., and 3 Mackcrd in Narrris and
half bsrrelsj No. Portland Herring, Goldfish !
Sugar Cusea Hams, Smoked ieef and New York
ithcicfy Cheese, in store and for sale by
y. n. RsYNsiDs.
Corans Axp cmps,--A, the lrescn, time when
70 many persons are suiFsisg hc,n throat and
Iung diseases, they should hsar Ia mind that
HAsnox's Coxrocxp SyRrr ~ TAa never fails IN
csrisR COuuWs CoLin, HoAssEsEas, Pain II the
breast, sorc ihrcAs asthma, nnd ali diseases Of
~ threat and iunes. Il isan excellent rsissdy
@f crcup add lioopinr-ccurh No family should
IS Without Il. beware Of counierseil. None
esnplns without The signature Of Russell Lam
u eeopsIsters. on The outside wrapper q each
6o(t4s. ~ snls st bath druE stores In Middle
town, q - ccnts bctts. Jan 0"-3ia.
1850 hsebels Of CORN wanted, for which the
htghcot n,afkes price will be paid, on account OF
p EJhfefsc .s-r - rpA''
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

ALEXIS and yapanecsc Cloths, for Ladies Suits
nj Hanson Bros.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

Hamburg Edgings and Inscr,ings, Laccs,
Pique, Trimmings, Ladies Plaid Silk Ncrktics
In assorted colors, or Spring. Dolly Warden
Prints In large aud small figures, at
+. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

Ms3ees~i No. ] L z In bbls., 4bbls. lbbls. and
Kitw; Aiso, Labrador, Eas'lort and Portland
,llesrisg, for satr low st Hanson Bros.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

IF you want asod cigar, go to John i.
riayes', Main street, Mi2ai.iowI Del.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

Just received, 1000 fresh Bos,or ftrkels In
vinegar, and for sale by the doxtu ,or hundred Al
-. 8. II. ilrYxoiDs'. ,
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

1850 huebsls Of CORN wanted, for which the
higbeet market price will be paid, on account OF
2 Jhnerscs Z SCR ~ rps'e
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

Hanson Bros. have In a beautiful assorirs0t
OF Spring Goods, especially in the ladies' live.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

New Nos. I, ., and 8 Mackcrci, in uarrris and
half bsrrels; No. Portland Herring, Goldfish,
Ssgay CuseA Hams, Smoked iieef and New York
6aciofy Cheese, In store and for sale by
! -"f' y. n. RsYxsiI,s.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

.AlliLincu tienst;,fs,,d Hskfs. ~ cents, at
Jianso., Bros.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26

he mixed train will be run subject to delays In
ent to freight business, and will stop only at sta
ms where time is given
NEW CASTLE TRAINS.
Leave New Castle for Wilmington and Phiadel
phia VT I 40. A. M. Leave Philadelphia, 1900, NJ.
and Wilmington, 1.10 p M, for New Castle.
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.
Additional to those above, leave Clayton for
Smyrna $40 A. M, and 2 90 7. NJ, leave Smyrna
for Clayton II 35 A. M. and T35 p. NJ, to make con-
nectons with trains 10 and from Dover, and Sta
tions south.
CONNECTIONS.
At Townsend, with the Kent County, and Queen
Annes Kent Railroads.
AT Clayton, with Md. a d. r. r.
At Harrington, with J. a b. X. r.
At Seaford, with d. " Del. K. II.
At Delmar, with u. S. r. r. and W. & P. r. r.
II. f. KENNEY, Superintendent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
Three Years in a Man Trap

Notwithstanding its immense sale we desire to ex-
tend lts influence still further and call for aid
TO Introduce 1t 10 every corner Of our land II Is
highly endorsed by Judge Black F. IL. Orne, Neal
DOwsand others. VIII do more good than any pro-
hibitiOn law ever framed 1t lis beyond psrallel.
Agents have done and are doing splendid with IT,.
One has sold over 800 copies. owing TO its great
success we are enabled 10 offer especially large dis
counts. Send for illustrated circular and terms and
enter into this great WORK at once. j. NJ. S1OD-
DART Il Co., Phlla octT-4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26

WILMINGTON TRANSFER AND BAGGAGE
w EXPRESS will call for and deliver baggage
and packages to and from all parts OF the CITY, Rail-
road Depot and boat. Also, baggage called for and
checked (where Railroad tickets are held) to all
points from private residences or hotels. Orders
left at tthe Franklin Telegraph ONCE, No.
I, West Third Street; e. Bringhurst q Co.,
Sixth and Market; Smith d Painter, Seventh
will receive prompt attention. Principal once, Bag
gage Room, r., W. and b. Railroad Depot.
j. j. MOMUL1EN,
sept1s-1y j. Il. SEAL. Proprietora
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
DR.. Wells Extract Of Jurubeba,

retains all the medicinal virtues peculiar to the
plant and must be taken as q permanent curative
agent.
ls there want of action in your Liver and Spleen?
Unless relieved at once, the blood becomes impure
by deleterious secretions, producing scrofuuus or
skin diseases, botches, felons, p1stules canker,
pimples, &C., &C.
Take Jurubsba to cleanse, purify and restore the
vitiated blood to healthy action
Have you Dyspeptic.St Stomach Unlesl digestion
is promptly aided the system is debili ated wi loss
OF vital force poverty of the Blood, Dropscal ten
denotes, general weakness or lassitude
Take 1t to assist digestion without reactonit will
impart youthfulIvig0r to the weary sufferer
Have you weakness of the Intestnes You are
in danger of Chronic Diarrhoea or the dreadful In
fiamation of the bowels.
Take 1t to alay irritation and ward of tendency
TO inhamatiOns
Have you weakness Of the Utering or Urinary or
gans You must procure instant relief or you are
liable to suffer worse than death.
Take 1t TO strengthen organic weakness or life
becomes burden.
Finally it should be frequently taken to keep the
system In perfect health or you are otherwise In
great danger of malarial, miasmatic or contagious
diseases
JOHN Q. KELLOGG, IS Plat st., N. Y,
Sole Agent for the United States.
Prioe, d per bettle, Send for circular oct1-4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
PREPARED BY
DR.. J. c. AVER & co., Lowell, Massu
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Je24-d&w-ly

NURSl FURS! FURS - South East corner of
Y Ninth and thery streets, Philadelphia. New
Goods, New Styles, Low Prices.
Having just received an enormous stock Of Ladies'
Fine and Costly Furs we are able to show our GUS
toners the very latest STYLES and offer them at such
tremendous low prices that 1t is impossible for any
lady to leave our store without purchasing.
Our place is great our prices just we will use you
well IL you In us trust.
All we ask Of the ladies' ia to give us call and he
convinced of the above facts as we Will not
be undersod by any store in the T. S.. owing to the
enormous rush we have had lately, we were forced
to open an additional salesrOOm, where we will be
able to accommodate great many more Of our
custom rs.
Ladies', bear in mind that we do not misrepresent
any goods in our establishment, and can show you
the flowing superior furs at half price: Hudson
Bav, Royal Crown Squirrel, Mink Sable, Astrachan
(Blk and Whit Real Ermine, Seal.
Also 600 splendid Astraehan Fur and Seal Sacques
800 All Wool and Broche Paisley shawls which must
be disposed Of.
Ladies', We ask you only to call and convince your
selves that the greatest bargains in Furs be had
at the largest and principal Fur warehouse and Loan
once, s. L. corner Ninth and Cherry streets, Philar
delphla.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
8aiI auaa giuss.
an AND AFTER
~ SuNDA Jay. MAY 10Th. 1872,
the CITY RAILWAY COMPANY will run a car
from the Delaware Avenue Depot to Front and
French streets at $50, p NJ, to meet the Philade-
phia train due at 1890, P. M. myls-tf
DENNSYLVANIA H ~&
CENTRAL RAILROAD. kS Assii
WEST PHILADELPHIA,

u II q tkt
Il CENTRAL RAILROAD. A4Na ssssidfs.-..yksss1tV
WEST PHILADELPHIA,
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, OCT Z, 1872,
Trains leave Depot, Thirty-second and Market
Trains arrive at Depot, Thirty-nrst and Market
streets.
MAIN LINE WESTWARD,
Paoli Accommodation daily, except sunday, 8.
M, and 1890 p. M.
Niagara Express daily, except Sunday, 7.sO M.
Loe9 Haven and EImira Ex daiy,ex sunday Am.
Fast Line and Erie Express, daily, ex-
HSfrsb1Tg TRs T Acc daily, except Sunday, % asO
Lancaster and York Acc. dailyex-
PSrRss6aFs iRs SaPf fran daily, except Sunday,
Southern Express daily, 800 r. M.
Erie Mail daily, 1L40 p. M.
Fash faCs Sunday msRFsss Transy aay and
Cincinnati hxpress only to Harrisburg on Saturdays
Erie Mail SATURDAY. night runs only to Williamsport.
For Emigrant Express Train, leaving 1880 p. M,
daily, except Sunday, tickets must be procured
and baggage delivered at 11e Market street by
NEW YORK DIVISION.
Express for New York 7.15, $50 and II A. M, and
1890, 300, $50 and 6.45 p. M, and 1920 night.
Fmigrant Train for New York 1l.3U p. NJ
Way Trains for Bristol, 6.25 and 1879
Way Train for Trenton 11.aOP.M.
WY wy Train for nOm'dburg and BustletOn' aO0p
New York Sunday Trains 7.25 A. NJ, GASP, NJ, and
1920 night,
O.46 P. M. Irain connects at Trenton for Lambert.
Vile and Way Stations.
KENSINGToN DEPo
Holmesbqrg and Bustleton, o NJ, 1880 and
Way Train for New Brunswick, 2sOP M.
Express Trains for Trenton, TaO A NJ, and 400
and $50 r. M.
way trains for Trenton, GA. M. 1920, 800 an
100 T.. M.
Way Train for Bristol COOP
FOR BELYlDERE DIVISION.
Express for Trenton, Lamb'ville, Easton, Scranton
Way Train to Lambertville and Pennington, 10 OO
A. M.
Express for Trenton Lamb'Vnle, Easton, Scranton
Accommodation for Belvidere andl ennington, $50
MARKET STREET FERRY,
AMBoY DIVISION.
Accm'n for New York, via Ambey, $50 Am.
Way Trains for Trenton,s and 10 A. NJ, IL neon,and
Accommodation for New York via Perth Amboy,
300 Z. M.
Accommodation for New York va Jersey City Pm
Way Trains rain 10 for BordeStoWn. sand Il. 80 PM
Express train for Long Branch, $50, A NJ. and 400
e. Nj.
Express Trains for Hightstown, 900, A. NJ, and
R.3O p. Nj.
Rxpress Trains for Pemberton, Long Branch and
y. j. Southern and Tuckerton Railroads, 7.s0 A.
way Trains for Mt Holly, 1890, and 11.ao P. M.
Way Trains for Pemberton, 1000 A. NJ, 2.4o,
Bleeping Car Tickets for the West can be had on
application at the Ticket Uce sol Chestnut street,
and at the Depot Thirty-sec0nd and arket Streets
Agents OF the Union Transfer Company will call
for and deliver Baggage at the Depots. Orders will
receive prompt attention. and Railroad Time Cards
can also be obtained at the following
TICKET OFFICES: ES SS IS IS at S@estaat s ss!sss'
and at the Depots and Ferry named above.
je7 A. J. CASSA'rT, General Manager.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
dlew advertisements.
A GENTS WANTED,

We offer the most liberal inducements to men
of tbility to engage in the Sewing Machine Busl-
ness. We furnish wagons and require no capital.
Men who desire TO make money, and are willing to
work for It, VIII do well TO address THE HOWE
MACHINE CO., 3S N. Charles St, Baltimore, Mary
land
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
A GENTS WANTED FOR
LIFE IN UTAH.

Being an Expose of the Secret Rites md
Mysteri of MormOnism,
With full and authentic history of POLYGAMY,
by }. H. BKAnLE, Editor OF the salt Lake Reporter.
Agents are meeting with unpreceden ed sue ess.
one reports ls6 subscribers in four days, another
IL In two days Send for circulars and see what the
press says OF the work, Address NATIONAL PU o.
LISTING CO., Phia,, Pa. oct7-8w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
TSI1 sFEa EHs=Ezfssl PHILADR n aIA, WILL
A3ss " h,g-e-.s5 !MINGToN, a BALTIMORE
RAILROAD rIME TABLE.
CYmnenotng Monday, june Sd, 1872.

COnlnlenctng monday June ia, l6I2
Trains will leave Depot corner BROAD STREET
AND " ASHINGTON AVENUE as follows
WAY.MAIL TRAIN at $50 A. M, Sundays excep-
ted for Baltimore stopping at all regular stations.-
Connecting with Delaware Railroad at Wilmington,
With Delaware r. X. Line: at Clayton with Smyrna
Branch r. X. and NJ. h d. X. r.; at Harrington with
j. Il B. r. r. at SeafOrd with d. d d. r. r at Del
mar with e. S. r. r. at Salisbury with W. p r. R.
EXPRESS TRAINa at 1900 M. Sundays excepted),
for Baltimore and Washington, stopping at Whining
ton, PerTyVille, and Havre-de-Grace Connects at
wilmington with train for New Castle.
EXPRESS TRAIN at 400 P. M. Sundays excep-
ted), for Baltimore and Washington, stopping at
Chester, Thurlow, Linwood, Claymont, Wilmington,
Newport Stanton, Newark, Elkton, North-East
Charleston Perryvile, Havre-de-Grace, Aberdeen,
Perrymans Edgewood, Magnolia, Chase's and Stem
mers Run.
NIGHT EXPRESS at 11.sO P. M, Daily) for Bati-
more and Washington, stopping at Chester, LinwoOd,
Claymont, Wilmington Newark, Elkton, North East,
Perryville Hsyre-de-Grace, Perryman's and Mag
nolia.
Passengers for Fortress Monroe aud Norfolk will
take the IL 90 M. Train
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26

TUNHE PLACE FOR ovERCoATs. - Great bar
Il gains In overcoats, superior quality of over.
coats, South East corner Ninth and Cherry Streets
Gents, call and inspect our stock, aud when we
tell you we have 600 Fine Kersey, Melton Chin
chila, Ri Bore and Cashmere UvercOats, OF all de-
serlptions, you can rest assured that you can be
suited Our stock will be sold at half price to pay
advances
Gentlemen desiring fine 0vercoat at half price
will call at once at the largest and Principal Loan
Otfce, 5. E. corner Of Ninth and Cherry streets.
PHILADELPHIA,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26

God grant that this precious book may find It's igay
70 tUefy family IL the nd," says prominent re-
former, of n. s. AKTHUR's last great work
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
Passengers for Fortress Monroe aud Norfolk will
| taba 10 m N mrofp
WILMTNGTON TRAINs.
Stopping at all stations between Philadelphia

Stopping at all stations between Philadelphia and
Wilmington;
Leave Philadelphia at 1915, A. NJ, TO- 230, 800
100 and 300 daily p M. The 500 PM. train con-
meets with Delaware Railroad for Milford and inter
mediate stations.
4OU and T.15 DAILY p. M. The $40 A. M. train will
not stop between Chester and Philadelphia On
Sunday will leave Wilmington at $50 p. M.
The q. As A M, train from Wilmington will con-
meet at Arsenal junction by street cars with the $50
A. M, train for New York from West Philadelphia.
PHILADA. AND BAEgn- CENTRAL II. r. TRAINS
Stopping at all stations on Chester Greek and PhilR-
dephia and Baltimore Central Railroad
Leave Philadelphia for Port Deposit Sundays ex-
cepted) at zoe A; M. and a.So p. NJ, Philadelphia
for Chadds Ford at 1000 A. M, Wednesdays
and Saturdays at $50 T, N. Philadelphia for
Chester Heights at go P. NJ. Philadelphia for
oxford at 100 p. NJ. Wednesdays and Saturdays at
23O P. NJ. The 100 A. NJ train stops at all stations
between Philadelphia and Lamokin.
Leave Port Deposit for Philadelphia Sundays eX.
cepted) at 25 A. M and 425 F; M oxford for fhia-
delphia at 6.l0 A. Nj, Chadds Ford for Philadelphia,
4:2O r. M. Sunday, leave Philadelphia for oxford,
$50 A. NJ, leave oxford for Philadelphia 34U p. M.
Trains leaving Wilmington at 40 A. M, and 0O,
P M. will connect at Lamokin Junction with the
70 A Nj and 80, P M trains for Philadelphia and
Baltimore Central Railroad.
THROUGH TRAINS FROM BALTIMORE.
Leave Wilmington at 10 80, a NJ 12 20, AZ, and
10 20, M.
CHESTER FOX PHILADELPHIA.
Leave Chester 1925 81, s.33, S4S and l1.0S A. M.
125s 241, 441, 5.31, Gil, 1856 and 1885 P. NJ
FROM BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA.
Leave Baltimore at 7.25 A. M, Way Mail 9.85 A.
NJ, Express, 245 P. M Express, T25 ?. NJ. Express,
11OO p NJ, Express.
From Baltimore 10 Port Deposit and intermediate
stations at 800 p M.
Accommodation train from Port Deposit will leave
Perryvllle at 6,4T A. M, for Baltimore and interme-
date stations
Trains for Baltimore leave Chester at 1a0e A. NJ,
and 0. II A M, and 4.3o p. M.
Trains for Baltimore leave wilmington at 1882
2.13 and 1902 A. M, los and 5.1T P. M.
SUNDAY TRAIN FROM BALTIMORE.
Leave Baltimore at T.25 P. NJ, stopping at Mag
nolia Perrymans, Aberdeen, Hayre-de-Grace, Perry
Vile, CharlestoWn, North East Ekton, Newark, Stan
ton, Newport, Wilmington, Claymont, Linwood and
Chester. -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26


TENHE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANR,
NO. GOT MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DEL
Open to receive deposits daily Sundays excepted
during the usual business hours, and on Tuesday
and Saturday evenings from to O'Clock, P. M.
All the profits of the Bank, after the payment OF
necessary expenses, are devoted to the benefit OF
the depOsitOrs, and dividends are made semi-annu.
ally In April and October. Since the organization OF
the Bank, In 1884, the dividends have uniformly been
at the rate Of six per cent per annum.
Dividends not drawn are regarded as deposits, and
at once become entitled to participate in future
dividends.
No manager is allowed to borrow any of the. funds
intruBted to the Bank
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM $. hILLEs, GEORGE w. BUSH,
CLEMENT b. SMYTH, GEORGE S. CAPElLB,
CHARLES W. HOwLAND, NJ. l.. LICHTENsTEIN,
EDWARD DARLINGTON, N. r. BENSON,
uENRY +. DURE, JOB Ii. Jackson,
JOHN MCLKAR, VIM. IL. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WM. S, HILLES, President.
GRO. W. BUSH, Vice President
octl2-1Y JOHN p. MGLEAR. Treasurer
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26


control them. The testimony of our best citi-
zens of all classes establishes the fact. that
CHERRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve and
cure the afllicting disorders of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any other medicine The most
dangerous affections of the Pulmonary Organs
yield TO its power; and cases of Consump-
tion, cured by this preparation, public
ly known, 30 remarkable as hardly to be be.
lieved, were they not proven beyond dispute.
AS a remedy II Is adequate, on which the public
may rely for full protection. By curing Coughs,
the forerunners of more serious disease, 1t saves
unnumbered lives, and an amount of suffering
not to be computed. 1t challenges trial, and con-
vinces the most sceptical. Every family should
keep 1t on hand as a protection against the early
and unpereeiyed attack of Pulmonary Affections,
which are easily met at first but which become
der lungs need this defence; and 1t is unwise to
be without it. As a safeguard to children, amid
the distressing diseases which beset the Throat
is invaluable; for by its timely use, multi
ttudes are rescued from premature graves ana
saved to the love and affection centred on them.
1t acts speedily and surely against ordinary colds
securing sound and health-restoring sleep. No
one will suffer troublesome Influenza and pain
ful Bronchitis, when they know how easily
they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, no cost or toll
Is spared in making every bottle in the utmost
possible perfection. 1t may be confidently re-
lied upon as possessing all the virtues it has ever
exhibited, and capable of producing cures as
memorable as the greatest it has ever effected.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26

It ia not physic which may give temporary re-
lief to the sufferer for the first few doses but which,
from continued use brings piles and Kindred dl-
seases TO aid In weakening the invalid, nor is 1t
doctored liquor which, under the popular name of
bltters" is so extensively palmed of on the public
Tonic and Alternative pronounced so by the leading
medical authorities of London and Paris, and has
been long used by the regular physicians of other
conntTes with wonderful remedial results.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.
Among the nrnn

Among the great
discoveries of modern
science, few are of
more real value to
mankind than this ef-
fectual remedy for all
diseases of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial of Its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that 1t does
rura1v aud af1i,atuaIl.,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26

TENBE PLACE FOR BARGAINS is the South East
A corner of Ninth and Cherry streets, Philadel-
phla, as we have goods to suit all at prices which
none can beat.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26

ToNEY LOANED on the most reasonable terms.
WI Persons desiring to borrow money on any
goods Of value at reasonable rates. call at the
Largest and Principal Loan Oflice, S. E. cor. Ninth
and cherry Streets Philadelphia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26

$4,000 M6EBs, %9EDg LADIES' 9T FINa sad dsnt: R1s
Watches, Rings, Pins, and Chains of all descrip-
tons at half price to pay adva ces at the Largest
and Principal Loan ONCE S. e. corner Ninth and
Cherry reefs, Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-10-26
My Jolly Friends Secret,

A GENTS WANTED,
lnE NEw sPLENDIDlY MLusTRA1ED EDfTIoN OF
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-02
Ar Intelligent Brake.

The following is related by an emf
neat naturalist: "a young lady was
sitting in a room adjoining a poultry
yard where chickens, ducks and geese
were disporting themselves. A drake
came in, approached the lady, seized
the bottom of her dress with his beak
and pulled it vigorously. Feeling
startled she repulsed him with her
hand. The bird still persisted
Somewhat astonished, she paid some
attention to this unaccountable pan
tomime, and discovered that the drake
wished to drag her out of doors. She
got up, and he waddled out quitely be
fore her. More and more surprised
she followed him, and he conducted
her to the side Of a pond where sh'
perceived duck with its head caugh
in the opening of sluice. She has
tened to release the poor creature AM
restored it to the drake, who, by lou
quacking and boatings of his wing
testified his JOY at the deliverane of hi
companion"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-02

An Eastern man is playing of a
pretty good joke on the people who
snap at advertisements in the Police
Gazctts and papers of that kind. lie
adye~tises that he will send "the best
book of the season" for one dollar,
afull of interesting reading every
young man should have one." When
the money is received he forwards a
Testiment, and although his word is
made good, and he has helped along
the missionaries, the fact does not pre-
vent the recipient from INDUCING in
language not found between the COW
ers.