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The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-02-24
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The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-02-24

The masquerade ball given At Schwartz
4 Zeis's Hall Tuesday evening, by the
Little Giant Fire Engine Company, was
we'll attended. A large number of maska
were shown. The street parade in the af-
noon was rather fizzle.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-02-24

The beautiful weather, still continues.
There were one or two tolerably sharp days
during the week, but none that were At all
disagreeable.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-02-24

Tho subscription liA Of The Pee. l.
rapidly ineefeasins.-&. Cloud Pres.
Perhaps, then, you are ready to accept
THE Jou11A1's proposition to compare
circulations' If 70, speak right up; the Of.
fer 10 still open to you.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-02-24
Irregular meeting Of the City Council
next Monday evening.

Yesterday morning was the coolest
Of the week, the mercury marking 1s0 be-
low zero At 7 O'Clock.
We have received from State Auditor
Whitcomb (per Auditor vossberg) copy
of his last annual report.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
RADWAYS REMEDIES.
OVARIAN TUM0R
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH
CURED BY
DR.. RAILWAYS REMEDIES
I Roro had an Ovayian Hmor in the Opa-
Ties and Bosoels for Ten Years.

ANN ARBoR, Dec. "a, 1875.
DR.. RADwAY:- THAT Others may be benefited
make this statement:
Ihave had an Ovarian Tumor in the ovaries and
bowels for years. tried the best physicians i'll
this place and others without any benefit. 1t
growing at such rapidity that could not have lived
much longer. friend OF mine induced me to Try
Railways Remedies. had not much faith in them,
but finally, after much de!iberalion, tried them.
purchased six bottles of the Resove2t. two box
rs OF the Pills and two bottles of the Relief used
those without any apparent benefit. l determined
10 persevere | used tw I've more bottles of the Re-
solvent, two OF the Relief, and two boxes Of Pills
Before they gone had lost 25 pounds.
| continued TO use the medicine until was sure
that was entirely cured took the medicine about
five months, and during that time lost d pounds.
In all took three dozen bottles of the Resolyent
six bottles Relief, and six boxes of the Pills.
feel perfectly well, and my heart is full of graf
itudc 10 God for this help In my great atflicion To
yoa Sir, and your wonderful medicine feel deep
iy indebted, and my prayer is that it may be as
much of blessing to Others as it has been to me.
TSignedl Mrs 4. c. BIBBINs.
the person for whom requested you to send medi-
cine in June 1915. The medicines above stated
were bought Of me, with the exception of what was
seui 70 her by you. may say that her statement
IL correct without a qualification.
[SiguCdl L. :. LERcH
Druggist and Chemist, Ann Arbor, Mich.
This may certify that Mrs. Bibblns, who makes
the above certificate, is and has been for many
wears well known to us and the facts therein stated
are undoubtedly and undenlably correct. Any one
who knows Mrs. Btbbins will believe her statement
Sgned] BENZ. ID. COCKER, MARY B. POND.
MARY COCKER, E. B. POND.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Duluth Harbor Blockaded with Ice.

ST.. PAUL, May 24-There are eleven
steamers blockaded at Duluth by the ice,
caused by "northeaster," commencing on
the 18th inst, and continuing for three
DAYS, by which the ice left in the lake was
driven in on the north of the barber. effect
ualy closing it from that time to the pres
ent. Previous to the storm the harbor
was clear of ice. The steamer Ontario.
from Sarnia, is among the number, with
some 400 Mennonites and 100 French
families of immigrants for Manitoba, in all
between 800 and 900 people The whole
number of people on the other boats is IL
the vicinity of ITO. A few daring men
have escaped to the main land, and repor'
scarcity of provisions on some OF the
steamers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
DIR ReLeAVvaS -
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum purge, regulate, purify, cleanse, and strengh
en- Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders Of
tle stomach Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costive
ness Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biousness, Bilious
FeYer, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangements of the Internal Viscera. Warranted
20 elect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury, minerals, or deleterious drugs.
" Observe the following symptoms resulting
from Disorders of the Digestive Organs
constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
~ tue Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
heartburn, Disgust Of Food, Fulness of Weight
~ the stomach, Sour ErupuOns, Sinking or Flutter-
MS IN the Pit OF the Stomach: Swimming of the
mead Hurried and Difficult Breathing Flutterings
q. 1he Heart, Choking or Sufocatlng Sensation
wi whSn iu Lying Posture, DimRess OF Vision, Dots
VI y, MeOs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
e ,he head Deficiency OF Precipitation, Yellowness of
sle @ SKIN and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbs
HuV sudden Flushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh
vsta lew doses OF RADWAY'S PILLS will free the
Essom Enir from all the above named disorders. Price
0'eue per box. Sold by drugggists
Read FALSE and TRUE"
wand wSsna one lstterstamp to RADwAYl& CO., No %
warren ST., New York. Information worth thon.
snas VII be sent YOU
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
N. a. asCHELL.
Manufacturer OF
PAPER BOXES
Orders promptly attended to.
LOCAL COLUMN.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SCHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP,
SCHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic.

SCHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP,
SCHENoK's SEA WEED Tonic
SCHENCKs MANDRAKE PILLS.
Are The only medicines that Will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines that will stop cough will
occasion the death of the patient they lock up the
liverstOp the circulation of the blood, hemorrhage
follows and in fact,they clog the action of the very
organs that caused the cough,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes
of TWO thirds Of the cases of Consumption. Many
persons COMPLAIN of dull pain in the side, con-
stpatOn, coated tongue, pain in the shoulderblade
feelings of drowsiness and restlessness, the food,
lying heavily on the stomach accompanied with
acidity and belching up of wind.
These symptoms usually originated from a disor-
dered condition of the stomach or torpid liver.
Persons affected, II they take one or two heavy
colds and if the congh in these cases be suddenly
checked will find the stomach and liver clogged,
remaining torpid, and inactive, and almost before
they are aware the lungs are mass of sores, and
liberated, the result of which is death.
Schenck's Pumonic Syrup is an eXpectorant which
does not contain opium or anything calculated TO
check a cough Suddenly.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolves the food
mixes with the gastric juices Of the stomach, aids
When the bowels are cOstlve, skin sallow, or the
Mandrake Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared only by
j. FL. SCHENCK & Son
NE corner Sixth and Arch SITS. Phila.
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Death Of Mrs. Gov. Duncan, of Illinois.

JACKSONVILLE, Ills, May 23.-Mrs,
Gov. Duncan was taken suddenly and
violently i'll at her residence in this city.
yesterday, with a stroke Of paralysis and
died in few minutes afterwards. The
best medical skill Was summoned to her
assistance but their arduous efforts only
proved unavailing. Deceased leaves many
warm personal friends to mourn her sudden
demise.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
THE STEAMER PANDORA.
She is Going to the Arctic Regions Agai

LONDON, May 25.-The steamer Pandora
which, last year, made a voyage to the
Arctic regions for the purpose Of discover
ing memorials of Sir John Franklin, has
been reftted for another voyage to Smiths S
Sound to bring to England any dispatches
deposited there by Capt. Mares, of the
Arctic expedition She left Portsmouth,
to-day, and will await papers from the
Admiralty at Cowes, whence she will sail
for her destination, Saturday.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
LIotcy7 uP7ttf 20 t7t6 TOth I6FUNU'dTyHs
THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE PRO-
POSED THE FOLLOWING
REFORMS:
REDUCTION OF SALARIES INTER
FERENCE WITH ELECTIONS BY
PUBLxc OFFICERS.
The Republican Senate Committee Refuses
to Concur and Strikes out These
Reforms.

WASHINGTON, May 25. 5.-SENATE-Thc
committee on appropriations to-day struck
out of the legislative, executive, and judi
cial appropriations the sections providing
for ten per cent reduction of all salaries OF
clerks in the executive departments;
prohibiting political assessments re
quiring the secretary of the treasury to
make reduction oflOp per cent in salaries Of
all custom house officers and employees
and prohibiting the employment of any per.
sons except those for whom specific APP
preparations are not made.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
THE HOUSE TO AUTHORIZE MORE
SILVER.
Twenty Millions of it.

WASHINGTON, May 25-The house,
banking aud currency committee to-day
unanimously agreed to report and recon-
mead theipassage Of Representative Ran
dalrs bill to authorize the purchase of sill
yer bullion to the extent Of $4,000, 900
with any money in the treasury, and issue
resulting silver coin, provided that not
more than Sl,000,00O Of money shall be
used at any one time in purchasing
such bullion.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. May %.
wheat-Unsettled: strong; higher; ora cash;
07A June; os1s July; No 3, 9S; rejected So.
Corn-Dul but fra; shade higher; 4S1E cash !;
l4@46& June; 46Ia0465s July.
oatsEasier 301a June.
Rye-T0h
Rarley-Opened weak; sales II; closed carce
and firm: held at %.
Pork Easier and dull; 20 90 cash; 20 171a020 20
July
Lard--Weak: easier; fairly active; Ii y.7a cash; !;
12 006112 021a July.
Whisky-Hgher; 091a bid; 10 asked.
LIVE STOCK
Hogs-Receipts 2 600; rather quiet; 10015c low
err common to choice light 00GG6 50; heavy 30G
6 40; packers 00d6 25; common TO choice ship
ping 25G16 50.
Cattle-Dul: weak; receipts 5000: medium to
choice Eto shippers 00d5 10. generally 50D5 90:
throushfTexans 50Di 90; stocbers and feeders 50
IA 60,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
JUDGE LYNCH IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Four Murderers Shot by a Mob

CHARLESTON, S. G., May pa week
ago, a country merchant, named Harmon,
and his wife, were found murdered in their
beds. The murdorers, four in number,
were arrested ana yesterday they were
taken from the sheriff and shot Three
hundred persons were present at the ex-
ecution, and one hundred shots were fired.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Government Weather

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock
this forenoon indicate the following wealth
er probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night;
For the northwest, railing and stationary
barometer. winds mostly from south to
east, slightly warmer. partly cloudy wealth.
er and possibly occasional rains.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Firs Near P1ttsburg.

PITTsBURG, Pa, May 25.-The fire
which occurred, last night, at the Keystone
Coffin Works, of Wettach, Allegheny,
damaged buildings to the extent of $20,-
OO0 Fully insured
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Failure Of a Large Clothing Eouse in Bos-

BosToN, May 25. The liabilities of the
clothing house of Beard, Moulton, aud
Daniels, suspended are estimated at $500,
900. Assets may reach this sum.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
GREAT TIRE IN BRISTOL. ENGLAND
Tie Most Extensive Ever Known.

LONDON, May 25.-The fire which broke
out at Bristol last night is under control.
Several warehouses. shops and private
residences have been destroyed. The loss
is unknown, The fire is, however. the
most extensive that has ever visited Bris-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
"a THE vRAEKINa PRIVILEGE.
The Senate Committee Propose to Restore
It.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The senate
postal committee day agreed to report a
bill to restore the franking privilege for all
letters or packages sent on purely official
business by heads of bureaus and ex
ecutive departments or by senators o
members of the house of representatives
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
U. sc. Jr., Atty at Law.

New YORK, May 25.-U. S.Grant, Jr,
son of President Grant, was admitted to
the bar in this city, to day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
THE HOUSE AT WORK ON TIE rARrrr
An Effort to Reduce Expenses and Cut
Down Taxation.

Down Taxation.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The senate
amendments to the bill authorizing the APP
pointment of receivers OIL national banks,
were not concurred in.
The house then went into committee
of the whole Mr., Springer. of Illinois, in
the chair, on the bill to revise and simplify
the existing laws imposing duties on i'm
ports and to rednce taxation.
Mr.. Morrison, of Illinois, chairman of
the committee Of ways and means, ad-
dressed the committee in explanation of
the bill.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
New York Market.


COMMERCIAL.
Wneat-Shade frmer: fairly active, No 8 Chica-
go l 10l51 12; No ). Milwaukee / 14Gll Is; No .
Chicago 1901 20: No 2 Milwaukee 23d1 25.
Corn Firm; new western mixed 571a@.3; old do
afioat 632l.
Pork-Dull, 90 %.
Lard-12 05
Whisko-1 13
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25

Severe Rain and Hail Storm in Kansas
KANSAS CRY, May 24.-The rain and
hail storm which swept over Western Kan.
sas and Colorado, night before last. de.
stroyed bridge 400 feet long on the Kan
sas Pacific Railroad. near Wallace, Kan,
and washed away 1900 feet of road and
turned the track over.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25

There being no choice, rierson, Lietze and
kltchell were Withdrawn, and the second ballot
proceeded.
Before the call of the roll was completed it was
apparent that Shuman had maiority and the del
egates began to change for him. Benjamin. Vim
ton and Jones were withdrawn, and Shuman's NOM
ination was made unanimous
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
TIE Turner Festival.

The central committee to make
arrangements for the Turner festival to be
held in this city on the 3d. 4th, and 9Th of
June has perfected arrangements with the
',St. Lo1is, Rock Island & Chicago Com
pany," by which that company has agreed
to run special train, iu connection with
the ferry boat, from Rock Island to this
city on Saturday evening, the Sd, the train
70 leave the foot of Eagle street, in that
city, at clock in the evening, andreturn
at ll-alter the torch light procession.
Also on Sunday the train will leave the
same place at o'clock in the
morning ana make one round trip
in the forenoon. In the afternoon
trains will ruu between the two cities
until l i O'Clock at night The fare for the
round trip will be 25 cents from Daven-
port, via. the ferry, and Is cents from
Rock Island, the railroad company to run
all risk of paying expenses.
| Seven arches are pow being made to be
suspended across the street az the places
named few days ago. They will be from
l6 to "a feet high and will be decorated
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Why let aches and pans your temper spon'
Why let aches and pans your temper spoil?
cure is sure by using
Renne's Magic Oil !
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Rheumatism,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Neuralgia,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Sprains,
RENNE'S MAGIC OH. cures Bruises,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Colic,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Cholera Morbus,
RENNE'S .-AGIC OIL cures Coughs.
REN NE'S MAGIC OIL cures Sore Throat.
In

1T WORKS LIKE A CAARM."
DAYTON, ONO, August %, 1875.
MEssRs. WIN. RENNE & Sons
GENTs-Please send me at once by express one
dozen bottles large size Magic Oil. The Magic Oil
does indeed work like a charm, Six years ago
mother had fall which came very near r. sulting
fatally. She recovered her health in some degree
during the year following, but she suetaiued such
severe injuries especially in her spine and left
nd shoulder, that she was almost helpless. Ho-
ping change of climate might be beneficial the
spring of the second year after her fall she went 10
/ tiCa n. :, to visit some relatives. While there
she obtained and used some OF yonr Magic Oil; II
relieved her almost immediately much 81 tA I
she came home very much improved in health and
strength, and by the free of the Magic Oil she
is now enjoying better health than she has known
for ten years and has recovered entirely from her
injuries. Mother has much confidence in your
Magic Oil that she will not be without il.
Respectfully yours, JOSEPH E. DIXsoN.
Some folks seem 10 be prond of telling how ''lame
their shoulders are-Of INV crck in the back'-or
| Il have got the Sciatica'-and delight in Dragging
| that nothing cure mer'-but when we such
! awful folks" 10 use RENNES PAIN KILLING
MAGIC OIL, faithfully, we not only cure their
| lameness and charm away their pains. but we ac-
tualy take a. teat kind of brag out of Ihem!" and
they frankly cwn up and say, 1T works like Q
charm. Sold by all Druggists Merchants and
Gre :ers. Call for Renne's Magic Oil where you
usually trade.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
ST. Ecuis Market.

ST. Ecuis Market.
ST. LoUIs May %.
Wheat-Higher No , fall S97s61 10 cash; 3S31
June; S5a4 July: No B. 26 bid; No 4. SS1a hid.
Corn In full demand; 4514@454 cash; SAG
ass May.
Oats-Higher; 33l3 cash.
Whisky co.
Provisions-Nery dnll.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 399 lower, Workers 5 1896 90:
bacon s566 10: butchers 1jI6 50.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Mayor Co1yin Sticks.

CHICAGO, May 24.-Mayor Colvin has
sent notice to the heads of departments
that he will hold them responsible either
for acts done under orders of the so-called
new administration or for surrender Of
their Offices without his conseut or order.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
TELEGRAPIHE3.I.LC. =.

tTelegraphsdto to the Rock Island Argu..l
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE,. May -
Wheat-24 cent higher; closing easier at / 09l4
cash; / 0S7s June and July; No g. 90.
Eo!n-Qgict, easier, 40.
0ats-31A
Rye-T2.
Barley-7S.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25

with flags, notices, evergreens and in the
evening will be brilliantly illuminated with
Chinese lanterns, etc. Nearly all of the
business men on Main street have agreed
to decorate and illuminate their stores on
the evening of the grand procession.
At the festival grounds, dancing hall
60 by Go feet will be orected.and ice cream.
lemonade and other refreshment stands,
arches, decorations, music, speaking stands,
and large force of special police will be
on the grounds. and men to take care of
teams without charge will also be present.
Hacks will run between all the depots and
the festival grounds, and. taken all to-
gether, the central committee have made
every arrangement for the festival to be a
very pleasant affair and grand success.
Mr. Geo. Vinton, of this city, being
candidate for lieutenant governor before
the Republican state convention, at
Springfield, yesterday, our people would
probably like to know how the vote stood
on this matter. The following is therefore
taken from the Illinois State Register of
last evening:
| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
governor:
| Il. NJ. Benjamin of Mclean.
Andrew Shuman. of Cook
A. M. Jones, of 10 Daviese
! Geo W. VintOn of Rock Island
/ Pat IL. Sanford, of Knox
| j. w. kitcheil, of Christian
| ID. Pierson, of Greene.
Fred A, LietZe of Clinton
IA 1@nl 6
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
Steam Feather Renovator
No. 50 WEST ILLINOIS STREET.

Next door to DOn's Bakery,
between the hours OF and IL A. NJ. where the pat
entee or his agent may be found, who will take
Measure in showing how the work is done.
Send in your orders, and come and see the pro-
cess yourselves.
Parties wishing to engage in o safe and proGta-
BILE business will find it to their interest to call and
examine.
Ut. SHELDON, P4tentee,
d. c. WILSON, Gen'l Az ent,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
DR.. RAILWAYS
Sarsapari!lian Resoivent
The Great Blood Purifier.

For the Cure Of all Chronic Diseases
sCRoFULA OR sYPHILITIC, HEREDITARY OR
CONTAGIOUS.
BE 1T SEATED IN THE
Lungs or Stomach, Skin or Bones, Flesh
or Nerves.
Corrupting the Solids and Vitiating the Fluids.
Chronic Rheumatism, Scrofula Glandaur Swell
ling Hacking Dry Cough, Cancerous Affections,
Syphiitic Complaints. Bleeding OF the Lungs, Dys
pepsiA, Water Brash, Tic DoloreuX, White Swell
ings. Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseass, Mer-
cural Diseases, Female Complaints Gout, Dropsy,
Rickets, salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Kidney bladder, Liver Complaints, &c. \
Price 81 per bottle. Sold by Druggists.
DIR. RADWAY l. CO., 81 Warren ST., New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25
BLOOD AND KIDNEY SYRUP.

RHEUM AMISM-Sone six months could not
walk without the help of a crutch; tried physI-
clans and many kinds of advertised cu es without
benefit. Six bottles of Fenton's Matchless Syrup
cured me. CAPT GEO HAND.
SALT RHEUM-Eight bottles made perfect aud
permanent cure
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-25

RHEUMATISM-Dr FentoD Having been laid
up five weeks with rheumatism, and spent dollar
after dollar my physician told me it must wear
off; got up and on crutChes as many more weeks ::
advised TO get six bottles of Fenton's Sarsapa-
rilla Five bottles cured me completely. freely
recommend the Matchless Syrup sure cure for
rheumatism. Yours truly,
w. II BATES, cleveland, o.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-07-01
Fritz's Troubles.

Fritz has had more trouble with his
neighbor. This time he determined
to appeal to the majesty Of the Law,
accordingly consulted a legal gsntle-
man. - Il o2rf
How vos dose tings," he said, wen
a valare's got garden und de odder
velare's got some shickens eat um up7
Don't you got some law for dot?' 70
"Some ones chickens been destroy
ing your garden ?" asked the lawyer.
STRAW in mine garden! Nine, it
vos vegetables"
"And the chickens committed dep
relation on them?' -.
"Ish dot so?" asked Fritz in aston
ishment. 49,
"And you want to sue him for dam
ages?" continued the lawyer. 4
"Yaas. Gott for tamages, und do
babages, und de lettuges.'
Did you not notify him to keep his
chickens up?" 71' ''
"Yaas, I did modify him."
And what did he say7"
"He Modify me to 60 to haal, und
wipe mine chin down off mine vest ~
"And he refused to comply with
your just demand ?" t.,
Hey"
"He allowed his chickens to run at
large?"
"Yaas. Some vos large, und some
vos leedle valares, but dey vos scratch
mine garden more as de seben dimes
eech." -a 55l.. l2s@
"Well, you want to sue him ?"
"Yaas, I want to sue him to make
Won blank fence up si1deen feet his
house all around, vot de dam shickens
don't get over"
The lawyer informed him he could
not compel the man to build such a
fence and Fritz left in a rage, exclaim.
ing:
"Next summer time raise shickens
too, you bate. I raise fighting shick-
ems, py tam Wipe off your vest down"