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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17
| ble duly to assert the rights and protect the
interests OF the Common wealth.
.-S-r--s------.s - r--s JAMES T.. EgMPER.
TIE oovnRsoafro rHs BOARD. ]

L .si CoaMoswEALTHo OF VrReTsIA,
t OFFICE OF BoAbD OF PUBLIC W0RKs.s :.
TO the Board of mmissioners o. aae .Ches-
I, dpedEe and Ohio Railroad Company:
Gentlemen,-Aye respectfully invite your
prompt and earnest attention to the; eopdi-
ton OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company, and the duties devolying upon
you in, connection Herewith. The recent
scquestration OF the property of that COM
,pany by Federal court makes it specially
important that the interests OF the State
shall be, inquired into and proper steps
taken to protect them. The acts OF Assem-
bly, by virtue Of which you hold your ap-
pointment provide that In certain contln.
gencies the property OF the company shall
revert to the State, and that you shall take
possession OF it. Whether the contingent
'cies therein referred. to have happened, and
il so, how and in whose name you shall
proceed to preserve OF assert the rights OF
the Commonwealth, are grave ques-
tions, and their consideration should
not be DELAYED. Whether the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad Company, under
the provisions of the acts Of Assembly
creating it, was under any obligation. to
build its road to specially designated points
on the Ohio, whether it was required that
the road should be built in any particular
style, or with specified grades; whether
these were conditions to be performed In
any given time; whether they have been
complied with; ana II not, whether such
failure has resulted in forfeiture Of the road
or any part thereof to the State, and espe-
cially whether such failure has resulted
from maladministration or misapplication
of the assets OF the company, are mixed
questions of law and fact which we under
stand to come directly within the sphere OF
your inquiry, and to which we hope you
will at once direct your patient investiga-
ton. We are advised that the commits
sioners OF the two States required, as pre-
lminary to entering into the contract for
the Chesapeake and Ohio road, that three
and q half millions OF stock should be su b.
scribed, and that this stock was never re-
allied by the company; although 1t had
formed an essential feature in its creation.
Your attention is invited to an examination
of that subject, and to its bearing (if it has
ANY, upon the question of forfeiture.
The commissioners appointed by the State
Of West Virginia will most probably have
this subject under consideration at this
time, and we would suggest that you meet
and confer with them as to the interests OF
the respective States, and the course proper
to be pursued.
A full report of your actions and conclu-
sions will be expected at your earliest con-
venience.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES L. KEMPER,
President OF the Board OF Public Works.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

The PROPOSED REDUCTION OF THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT VEToED.-Mayor Darlington
has signified bis intention Of yetoing the
Joint resolution of the Council to disband
Company B, Of the Fire Department.
The Mayor will also veto the resolution
for the extension Of the Danyille Railroad
track through certain streets, &C., as recon-
mended by the Council in connection with
the cotton compress.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

A LARGE CAReo.-The schooner Curtis
Akerley, Captain Norton, was cleared at
the custom-house yesterday for Matanzas,
Cuba, with cargo of 270,000 hoops, ship.
ped by Messrs. Josiah Harris & Co., and
valued ct S6,750. This is considered the
largest cargo Of hoops ever shipped from
the mort Of Richmond,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

MEETING OF POLICE BoARD.-There will
bea meeting Of the Board OF Police Commits
sioners this evening ut O'Clock to examine
charges made against several policemen OF
the Second district Of ill-treating stone-
cutter who was arrested last Sunday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

ADVICE TO YOUNG MES.-Since every young
man-not to speak Of the old ones-m,ist OCCASION
ally indulge themselves, we desire to give them
valuable piece Of advice. When you wish to select
luxury, be sure that yon get the best, and you will
then be less likely to do yourselves harm.
Do you wish a CIGAR9 Go to p. WHITLocK's. on
Main street near Fifteenth, and your heart win be
gratifed. He has them of the most delicious aavor,
and at the most reasonable prices in the city Give
IA Inn raII Ii.
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FINE HAVANA ORANGEs.-P1ZZINI has just re-
ceived i fine lot Of this delicious fruit.

pHoTOGRAPHs.-The new French bromide-of-sil-
yer process Just introduced by C. R. REFS IS work.
ina wouders-no wrinkles, no freckles. no crooked
noses-everybody comes out clear and nice. No In
crease in price. The same as .bcfore the war;
REEs Is always Mt his post. He has been absent only
a few months In twenty years. -Four beautifully
finished cards only 81; $3.50 per dozen large size,
81 and upwards. All the latest improvements, and
nothing but the very best material used. Main street.
over Young Mems Christian Association Hall.
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STATES RIGHTS.
yarslnia's Interest An ahe, Chesapeake
Is, and Ohio Railroad.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR TO TILE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY ABOUT THE PEND
ING, LlTIGATION-THE OLD SUGGESTION
J, OF FORFEITURE REvIvED-THE COST OF
THE ROAD DIscUssED-oUR RIGHTS
WHAT THEY ARE-THE DECREE OF SALE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

The WEATHER YESTERDAY, was partly clear
and mild. In the afternoon there was
slight fall Of rain, and at night it was clear
and cool.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: & a. NJ, SO;
A. NJ, 46; noon, IS; Z. NJ. So; +.
~, Sc; midnight, 40.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

a SHORT TERM,-Adam Potter ,(colored),
OF Charlotte county, was recently sent to
the penitentiary for one month for illegal
voting. A Senate committee is now inves-
tigating the matter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUsE-ln order to mee4
the constantly increasing demands Of our trade va
have added well-selected assortment OF NEW
TYPE, which, together with our, improved MAJ
cHINEHY and sKILFuL MECHANICAL TALENT
warrant us in guaranteeing the VERY BEST GLASS:
OF WORK at moderate figures and In the most expek
ditious manner. u -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

BUrTERIoK's PATTERNS never fail to at Buy
none other. Sod together with on, needles, and
silk. at No. 80 Ninth street. Catalogues free.
j. F. MCKENNY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

IRON IN THE BLooD.-CoLDEN's LIRBIG's Ii.
QUID EXTRACT OF BEEF AND ToNIC-INyIGoR-
AToR enrches the blood aids digestion, cures dys-
pepsa nervousness debility, chils fever, ague and
female complaints.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

SAVE MONEY by having your printing done at the
DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUsE. Good work, low
prices. and satisfaction guaranteed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

NJ. ELLYsoN Co., advertising agents, insert ad-
verisements In all of the newspapers OF the United
States at publishers rates. Orders left at the Dta-
patch counting-room will receive prompt atten-
<far
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

SWEET ORANGEs.-Go to PIzzINI's and you can
buy nice Oranges at rs, 80, 40, and SOC. dozen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

BANANAS BANANAS "A large lot or this excel
lent fruit at PIZZINIS.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

RR~ On all sales of Real Estote made 6etDsA
the Let Of january and last Of June the tdresSe,
On all sales made 6et,oee the Lat of July and laA
of the gear the tages haze to be paid by The seS1
[This custom was adopted about nteen yeaSssee
BY all the real estate agents IN Richmond, and ap
plies TO Richmond and vieinity.] = "tSt7'.
E. b. COOK, asstgnee's sale of stock Of groceries,
: bar-fxtures, &c. - t-. -
T. L. WHITING, High Constable, IL A. NJ, at sa-
loon on Main between Fifteenth and Seventeenth
streets, bar-fxtures, &C. ~ - - r.'-'
CHAFFIN, STAPLES & CO., 12 II, trustees sale
of tract or land on the Williamsburg road, ten
miles from the city. ~
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR., and other commits
sioners, sale Of Augusta Springs property, In
Stauntop, Va. ,faA' s--'
E. B. COOK, 10 A NJ. at Morrfson's stables, Frank
lin street, three new top-buggfes and one OPEN
buggy. ,;.. -, ft@3lt e,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

EATING PRUNEs-PIzzrNi Is selling nice Prunes
for cooking at 15c pound.
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AND IN DISEASES OF THE
KIDNEYS AND BLADDER,

KIDNEYS AND BLADDER,
they are second to none of the celebrated mlnera
waters OF the world, and In some OF the diseases-
here enumerated they have accomplished beneficial
results as remarkable any OF record, whether OF
mineral waters or medicines. This claim IS en-
phaticaly attested by those whose statements defy
impu,atton or question. Testimonials sent to any
address on application.
The waters are put up In cases OF one dozen half
gallon bottles $5 per case at the SPRINGS fnyarta
bly, in advance. THOMAS r. GOODE,
Proprietor Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va.
Ia 16-TuaS2m Es 49, fk9Sk
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
RICHMOND. Va, February Is. 1877.
SS0 REWARD.-A reward OF FIFTY
YcO DOLLARS Will be paid q for the apprehen-
Aon anc conviction OF the person or persons " who
Of fire, by using the are-aiarm telegraph boxes on
Saturday night, 18th Instant. -
fel5-5t W. c. cARRINGTON, Mayor
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

city Councl.-The City Council met last
Enight-C. C. McRae presiding. Present:
Messrs. Whitehead, Weisiger, Eubank,
Fendley, Brooks, Moles, Craig, Batchellor,
Monteiro, and Morrisette.:f
Dr. Weisiger presented q resolution from
the Street Committee providing for the dis
posal of q portion OF the city teams, and
abolishing the Office Of Street Commissioner.
The resolution was adopted.
DR.. Weisiger presented report from the
Water Committee making certain recon-
mendations for temporary and permanent
repairs as per plan OF John j. Heindi.
That portion OF the report which attributed
to the. paper-mill the recent break was re-
committed. The resolutions were adopted.
The work will be put out to the lowest bid
der.
Without transacting any other business
OF special Importance the Council adjourn
ed - F
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

DOR PARLOR FIREs.-5oo toes OF the
i celebrated L0RBERRY ANTHRACITE COAL.
which makes the sleanesi aud brightest OF free, at
hrst-guality EGG. STOVE. and NUT ANTHRA-
ClTE COAL, for Latrobes, ranges aud stoves, az
lowest market rates. b. Z. LATFkOP,
h9 seventeenth street, at draw. bridge.
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-,I,i 11sT OF I.ErTERs.
= 7sT OF LETTERS REMAiNIlHNqa, Rt;a,,,LNIN a,rS. H.
Ii THE POST poST-Qstt.IFHE QVt.. IFHEBRUARY II, 1877.

LADIES' LIST.
NJ Hall, Mary NJ. Reayss, Laura :
sninnscrson. 6. Rice, Clara G.
INen, Slaea nm Hobson. Emily Ronc' sue
,rrnstcad, Ann HsnnIorcd, Ross, Lou
,tkerson. h unoncr. T. s. Robinson, c. 4.
Hack. Ann i1nm.n & A, e. Singleton. Ann
.shen. Msrsare' iior' Virginia Solomon, T.. G..
tanks, Btners itnt,es. M, r, Smith, Lefty
asset, MaIHrH 1cfferson. Kittie Smith, Annie I,
sartlap, Ana .. feotnrrAl smith. NJ. l..
scasly, Ann 100 r,S,er' Lucinda Street, Rose
lorcdl . ynncs, Juiia Taylor, Lucy
seaslcy.S n gomes Canada + {coforcd)
'erkelcS, l.. - nt Annie Taylor, Victoria
'r.dses AhnS nnisnd' A. Taylor, Ellen
ro~n, Hrova Hrae cman Sophte Terry. Susan
rown, %nna,e lambert, G. {eo- Tiusley, Mary
utter, L1z1S ;nreti1 Tucker, Julia D.
MY u saS Loren,z, Mary Turner. mary
'aTier, l.. Macon. Fanny Vaughn. nj. n.
>oieman' a: u; u; Ncf:srco. f. walker, II. +.
oienan' e W. Mol,r So;Ite Walker, Mary
OK. Jerdenah MoSn!, am. :, Whttinbann. +.
snr'ne'i "a, ~ - NJ {2j whitlock, A..
HhheS hurry. julia Wharton, +. '.
'isSs, Tn e. Myers Martha E. " !kerson. M. 7
srrsr. MaryJ. Mafphy' Eose uSt' lso,,' IL
oiks, S. A. IarriSh' tisna a M.h's
ei.cr J. IerSinS, -. - @ ~
rifhn. Hattie Randolph, Il. hoans' Si"Rs
Hetlke M.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17
BUFFAEo LIrHIA WATERS.

THE BUFFALO LITHIA WATERS ]:
n IN THE
PECULIAR MALADIEs OF WOMEN And
OTHER FORMS OF CHRONIC DISEASE,
Some Of the most eminent medical men Of the
country pronounce these waters
"WELL-NIGH SPECIFIC :" e 81
In most Of the asgFt,+S
PAINFUL MALADIES PECULIAR TO WOMEN.
DYSPEPSIA ~,
NEURALGIA,
LIVER AFFECTIONS,
CHRONIC DIARRHEA.
PARALYSIS, ,GOUT, y
RHEUMATISM,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17
MANCHESTER NEWS.

Yesterday though pretty day, Ia Man.
chester was an Unusually dull one. and
your reporter could gain only q few Items
OF brief mention. ',s,., s. 60 =.
Mayor Chiles had one. case before hfm--s
that OF Andrew Jackson, charged with as
sanlt and battery. Continued until to-
day.
Justice s. n. Phillips, widely known In
this city, and especially throughout the
county, was buried at Swift Creek OF,
Thursday. He was popular maoistrate and
q useful citizen, and his loss will be greatly
felt. rs ~ lfa ~
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Ca.tbT HING.

SPRING ovERcoATs.
LARGE STOCK OF NEW STYLES
SPRING ovERCOATs
just RECEIVED AND FOR SALE Low.
fols.lm EB. SPENCE & SON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

.T LIVERPOOL FINE aALIs--cargo OF
La bark Firm eensisting Of
aDEAKIH'ss AND BUCKLEY BRANDS. es
ALSO, -
5000 sacks GROUND ALUM eALIs
'os Is sse' g a1l.ss, y pAyENpoRT 4 NORRIS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-17

DIMITs AND WITHDRAWALS.
Amend article 10 by striking out the
word "withdrawal" in the second line and
insert in lieu thereof the word "dimit." :"
Also, add the following sections:
Section 9. Any person whose dimit-card
has become invalid by limit of time may be
admitted to membership in any subordinate
Grange upon the payment OF fifty cents for
O brother and twenty-five cents for sister,
together with the sum OF ten cents per
month for the time such dimit-card had been
held, but shall be subject to the same forms
of petition as in section of this article.
Section 3. Any member OF subordinate
Grange who is in good standing and clear
of the books of the secretary shall be en-
titled to withdrawal-eard upon the pay
ment of twenty-five cents.
Article 1S, section 2, was amended 30 as
to read: The lecturer shall receive for
his services three dollars per day and his
necessary expenses for each day actually
employed" "a ],
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09

DR. BOHANNAN'S
WM 81 ME ED IA &G = Marriage Guide illustrated
ESN ~ IN $T ~ E& = with numerous engravings
SN 90 I'm from life ches al the in
49, 49, z -m - quisitiva should know on
NHHn EEEEENN Courtship, Marriage, tho
* u Physiological Mysteries
HEEEBEEhF Il kYH and Revelations of the
- ~ ~ NaS 1ss - ~ Sexual sy stem, how to cure
allknd of Diseases with hundreds of valuable receipts,
who should marry the implements to marriage their
and Treats all Diseases fully explaining their
causes symptoms and means to she only really
scientific work fthe kind published and is complete
in Sent securely sealed receipt of 80
Address Dr. c. A. BoHANNAN, 6l9 North Fifth street.
ST. Louis, Mo. Established in 1887.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09
The 99ailg AArsas,
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS.
Ex-Gov. Seymour on the Situation.


During an interview between a reporter
of the Chicago Tribune and ex-Gov. Sey-
mour on the LIST inst. the following CONVEX
sation took place:
Governor" said the reporter. what
do you think of the present contest?"
Il think Mr.. Hayes will be inaugura-
ted"
How do you think Mr.. Tilden feels?"
Il think he wishes it was over That is
the way l have felt"
You took matters philosophically
Yes; | got over l1y defeat 10 about two
weeks. A man loses the ardor of intensity
as he grows older. | was more interested
when | was running for the assembly than
when | ran for president. When [ was
defeated knew it meant rest and it took
me at least two years to get over an elec-
ton to Office.
DO you anticipate trouble?'
Il do not. They talk extreme some
times when there is no danger"
Don't you believe Hayes will make a
good president?"
That is to be presumed"
Have you any idea of his southern pol
icy or intentions?"
None, except as they may develop.
Mr. Hayes has this advantage: he is under
the advice of few friends, and he will not
be greatly hampered by party"
Then you think ne is honest"
That is always to be presumed. | dc
not know Mr.. Hayes personally"
Don't you think the extremists will FL.
ibuster until it is too late?'
Il do not. We feel, as Democrats, that
great wrong has been done, and I think
it is only Gesire on the part OF some Of
them to carry things just so far as a fna
protest before surrender. Ia this respect
Mr.. Hayes will go into office under a dis
advantage, which he will have hard work
to remove. | believe everything will turf
out peaceful, and | do not anticipate any
serious trouble"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN 3, HAWLEY

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
~ Oficein Bengston's Block, Illinois ST., Rock i
and Illinois. 3-13dRwem
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09
DR., JAMES,
Lock Hospital,
81

Cor. Franklin, CHICAGO.
Chartered by the State OF
Illinois for theexpress purpose
OF giving immediate relief In
. allcAses ofprivate, chronic and
urinary diseases in al their
complicated forms. Its well
known DR.. James has stood 1t
the head OF the profession for
the past thirty years. Age
and experience are all impor-
tant. Seminal Weakness,
night losses by dreams, PIN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09
l. NJ efohGEoH LUCIAE ADAMS
STURGEON & ADAMS.

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORs AT LAW
~ Office in Mitchell & Lynde's block Rock Island
III. Have complete set OF Books Of Abstracts o
little OF Lands in Rock Island County.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09
M. L. PINKLEY.

lUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND GENERAL
COLLECTION Agent Business from a distance
promptly attended to. 70 9Rd9m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09
HAIR DYE.
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inventor Shss used this
hair, and injury to his health; proof that it is
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints; remedies the i'll effects OF bad dyes leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied aC BATCHLORS Wig Fac
tory. No. l6 Bond street, N, Y, Sold by all drug
gists-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09

wanting delicate attention call write Pleasant
home patiens for the mlion-MsrriAae Guide
which tells diseases should marry
DIR. James has fifty and
parlors Doctor. Once hours
!. m. Sunday IL. DR.. James is 60 years OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
THE ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick, Leave orders at
THE ARGUS Counting Room, opposite the
the Post Office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09

Mr. Drake of the ARGUS, while in New York care
fully inspected the above described Pocket Gymna
SUM. and found it to be stated by Goodyear
Rubber Curler Co., who are honorable and reliable
Please state III what paper you saw this advertiser
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09
DR.. WHITTIER,
Gil ST. Charles street, ST. Louis, Mo.

DR.. WHITTIER, 617 St. Charles
ST., St. Louis, Mo, treats all forms of
Venereal Diseases, Seminal Emissions and
Sexual Debility, with unparalleled success.
No matter who failed, call or write; pam
phlet or consultation free. Can refer to
the medical profession in all parts of the
country. Medicines perfectly safe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-09
BLUE GLASS.

oE Fine Mixed Cards with name, Csc, postpaid.
% IS for 10c. A TRAvER & Co., N Chatham, n Y
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-05-04
i Funny Man.

Jacob Van Dreyer, of Michigan, was not
only worth $35, 900 when hedied the other
day, but he was the funniest offunny men.
He was funny in his looks, in his ways, IN
his laugh, and in his speech, and one day,
when asked why he did not write for the
papers, he replied
"some day 7 shall begin to do So"
He began the other day when he died,
Or, rather, just before he died. When told
by the doctor that his fame Of life would
not flicker beyond two or three days, Jacob
replied
aVhell, dots all right. Go down und
tell mine clerk in der saloon to set EN- up
for der poys. 1t isn't Sc hot to die Shann-
AIRY as shuly also bring me lawyer, DAT
/ sehall make my WILL
He made a will. The earpnlent Mrs.
Van Dreyer wiped her weeping eyes, and
wondered if he would leave alto her; and
her thin wasted daughter and thick waist
ed sons felt sad-hearted and figured On
about s., 900 each.
The lawyer was eloseted with Uncle
Jake for two or three hours, and those II
the next room were frequently and great
lly surprised to hear the dying man cal
out:
aHa! hal ha bud won't dot proRlsloi
in the will shnst make al der newspaper
read funny T.
Something tiekled Jacob Van Dreyer
/ hui what it was no one could find out. IL
laughed Just IS much after the lawyer ha'
departed, and, as his family gatheEe'
around his dying bed, he smiled biandly
and said
my dear ones, I laf made 8 vii. =
der wives and shildren are provided fof !
der latest Paris style, and I hope you II
all be well pleased. IA ha
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-05-04

anee she was passe and worn; while he
he oaght to have been ashamed of himself,
but was not-was a hale young thing of
eighty eight, and evidently good for anoth.
er halfsdozen years to come. You see he
had married, as twice before remarked,
with one ot.in the grave; but no earthly
consideration would induce him to pop in
the other-the abandoned old ruAian
Think how that woman was defreuded.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-05-04
NO. 50.
-------------- -----
cause it's a green-horn I"

cause its a green-horn Y
Once Ar. Prentice met an acquaintance
on the street, who was very much intoxi
Gated, and he declared to the Wit that he
was "all hunkidori" "What do you mean
by hunkidori27 said Mr., P. II mean, sir,
said the inebriate, "that / am pretty
drunk "Well,'' said Prentice, "if hunki-
dori means pretty drunk, / think you are
hnnkidorii.''
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-05-04

a WICKED IMposITIos.-At eighteen
years of age this lady married . wealthy
old fellow Of sixty, with one foot in the
grave. Could any prospect have seemed
more delightful? One foot n the grave,
recollect! Al, but mark my story sequel.
AT eighteen, say they she vas . lovely
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