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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-12-07

Who has not heard Of the {" Phi
loscpher's stone?' All readers Of
popular literature know very we'll
the peculiar application Of the term.
while they may not be fully aequaint-
ed with its derivation and history.
This phase had its origin away back
in the days Of the aIchemists, the
bonored fathers of the present Sci
ence of chemistry. Gold, silver,
and, in fact, all the metals were be-
lieved, at that time to be compound
substances, the bases Of them eli
being the constituents of gold but
united in mysterious and unknown
proportions. To discover the fol-
mula for changing other metals into
gold was the great aim of the earlier
philosophers, and such confidence
did the world impose in the asser-
tons and pretensions Of hooded
manipulators and dabblers in the ia
nous "black art, that men of wealth.
and even princes, advanced large
sums of money TO venerable though
fanatical experimenters, buoyantly
hoping soon to see the precious met
al turned out from iron ore. and
made perhaps, as in Solomon's time,
as plentiful and common as the
stones in the streets. This wonder
full change was said to be effected
by what was then called the Phi
losopher's Stone," described by the
old chroniclers as a red powder.
This powder was prepared by adding
together various substances now un-
known to chemists. Having been
left in brooding furnace, cit be-
came a black, then a white body,
and being long and fiercely heated,
it again changed to yellow and last
ly to bright red" This substance,
then, was the Philosophers stone;
and that it must have contained gold
clandestinely introduced is evident
from the fact that when dropped
into melted lead or tin and the mix
ture afterwards cupellated, a button
of pure gold was always found at the
bottom Of the crucible. Thus, it
was largely employed by unscrupul-
Gus alchemists TO dupe the ignorant
and unsuspecting. Lord Bacon,
the Friar Bacon of the story books,
firmly believed II the existence of
the Philosophers stone, and Arnold
villieneuve protested to be able to
augment its quantity at pleasure. In
1855. Henry vi, granted patents
and commissions to produce the
:" stone" in order as was said, "that
the King might be able to pay all
his dsbts in real gold and silver
No gold, as q matter of course, was
ever 80 produced, but tho King,
Notwithstanding, built many extern
sion FORCES and smithies for his ia
vorite workmen. It is enough to
say that the grand result and fruit
OF these long continued and persist
emit experiments is our present bril-
liant and elegant science of chemis-
try.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-12-07

A PRISONER, named Pratt, Who has
been for come time confined in the
Penitentiasy or McNeil's Island,
Was brought BY today to have his
trial. While his custodian Was in
oct of conducting him up the stsir.
way leading into the court-rooo, the
ninble fellow made . desperate and
seeesssful leap for liberty. Dosn
the staigs he shot like Q he-cat boot
jacksd u The roof Of . house, nos
did he stop running till he gained
tbe top of Ayers hill in East Oly..
pa. vheses - plsaxsd inao the for.
sst- Up 10 the tine Of going b
psa0 - haA nos vrittan 20 The 6kes.
u.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-12-07

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o~sa - ssPu1n1ipa iae aiaasAsss b.
~ sss.rsssss. lsss Ms.day. Il
sss1A9 hssst-sssaiag eelliaisa snd
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Cknnpd. .
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-12-07

TIE bridge leading to East Olym-
pia is said to be haunted. Strange
and unearthly sounds have been
heard there amid the darkness of the
night. Those who have intently
listened to these noisy outbreakings,
describe them in various ways; from
the lip-coaxing Of a dog to the pop
Of a beer bottle when the cork is
suddenly pulled out. According to
Burns, in his "Tam O. Shanter'
the middle span was the charmed
spot. On the East Olympic bridge,
the sounds come from every quarter.
These mysterious sounds are most
often heard Immediately after the
conclusion of the various church
services, on q Sunday evening.
Whether the invisible denizens oil
the air 60 thither to playhide-and.
seek; whether the noises proceed
from creaking timbers on . windy
night, or are produced by human ar.
ticulation or OSCILLATION 10, Of course
unknown at the present time. Who
will repair to the spot on the nsxi
dark night with . wound-up phono'
graph and investigate the matter fo1
The good OF occult scisncsf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-12-07

Hs.kfusoaR. the CLERKS in The in
tssnal rsvsnns dspartosat have sssd
thsir own dsscrstioa and judgment
. 70 ths ansaitiss atHaeAsd 70 The
adasss ssd eloaiag sspsssasiptioa
q thsir olIeial lstA1 IL Con-
nisuiooss - oov insGxue1sd hi
elssAs 10 h1ss1lse isvaEiahay aPpsnd
" Esa." . ~ aAdsso and e3osl
thsir le11sm vith, " I havs - baoos
10 -. w ss.pssti.lly. yosr e6sdi-
sos ssrvank." ins1sad a ~ haek.
nsys1 " 1ssPss111;ly.-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-12-07

IN 1ssss1.Ey q ~ Tssasszy =
- p0sAa1iag ahsa1 eoooeoo q
Gns9 pw osu1A.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
CURE YOURSELF!

DR. Bohannan Vegetable Curative is warranted 70 per
nanenty cure AL iortns OF Spermsstorrhsa or senina
Weakness General Debility, IPetensy etc. and restores
LOst Power and brings back the @Youthrel Yxors Of
those who have 1t BY sexual evil
IN from two % seven weeks time. This remedy which
has been used BY DIT Bohannsn in his private practice for
thirty years, known fail in curing even
the WORST CASES IL gives vitality and nparts energy
with wonderful effect 10 those middc-aged who feel
weakness beyond their years Its invoratng propertes
felt at Young suffering from the conse-
quences of that dreadfuy destructive habit of
en- this medicine with the assurance of speedy and
PERMANENT The patient gains strength and elias
tcy Of spirits at II Pcs directly parts Affect
xed seminal vesicles and rritned duets partng power
and tone and restoring them TO their natural state the
IS II the oanefn habit had never been indulged in. The
ingredients are simple productions of natuebarks roots
herbs etc. and are specific for the above diseases.
All persons must before contemplating marriage reflect
that sound mind and body the most necessary requ
sites 70 promote connuhia happiness Indeed without
these the journey through life becomes weary pgrmaee;
the mind becomes shadowed with despair and flied Win
the melancholy reflection that the happiness of another be-
comes blighted with our own
Five Dollars, sent with fun directions ETC. TO
any sddess rer sale only at DR. G. Bohannans Office,
No el North Firth street between Washington and
Green street St Louis, Mo. Established in fsF.
n8 DR. BIS Treatise Special Dseases which gives
clear deineaOn OF the nature symptoms means
cure, ETC., of SYPHiLTS SEMINAL WEAKNESS, ETC. sent
FhEE 70 any address upon receipt of one s1anp.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
ALLAN Hay Co.,
Perfumers,
Soap g. Candle Manufacturers
FULL LINE or
TOILET FANCY SOAPS

FOR THE NOTION TRADE.
Sole Agents for j. G. & F. Fields Patent oZo
KERIT and ORNAMENTAL ENGLISH CAN.
DIES, UNITED STATES SERVICE SOAP. Etc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
SCRATCH Nc More-."1tehing Piles, !"

symptoms of which are moisture, ike per-
SEPARATION, intense itching, particularly
when undressing, or after getting warm in
bed, increased by scratching. might think
Fin worms were crawling in and about the
reetum. oftentimes shows itself around the
private parts. A pleasant and safe cure
10 every case is "Swayne's Ointment.
If allowed to continue, very serious results
may follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch, scald bead. ring worm, blotches, all
sca.y, crusty. itchy skin eruptions. Sent
BY mail to any address on receipt Of price.
so cents box, or three boxes for $l25,
BY DIR. Swayne & Son. Philadelphia. Sold
by all leading druggists. At wholesale and
retail by John Bengston. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
OH 9ailg Arsas.
ROCK ISLAND, rxrrrors
Bayard ana the Germans.

Bayard and the Germans.
Warrington Seminal
The German-American papers unani-
mouEly praise Senator Bayard for his las:
speech. But we will only state what two
OF the leading German papers of Ohio.
the home of Senator Thurman, have to
say:
From the Cleveland waechter, Democrat.
1--WE like especially In this speech the
courage OF the senator with which at this moment
ne opposes the drift Of the financial question
when when seems to have become dominant in the
democratic purity. Unfortunately he stands almost
Isolated among the prominent leaders of the party
however, the more estimable ana respected becomes
thereby his position
Droach. -
Mr.. Hassaurek, of the Cincinnati
VoLksbLatt, one of the ablest and best
informed western politicians and journalists
says in the PolksbldH Independently
THE COMING MAN"
Not Senator Thurman, but Senator
Bayard, OF Delaware, is the rising star in
the democratic party. Thurman's sun
has set. He has misjudged the great OBJ
portunity of bis life, and it Is now Gil over
with him. Bayard, of Delaware. is dem
ocrat OF the old school and perfectly sound
on the currency question. He will undoubt-
eddy receive the democratic nomination. IF
then the western initiation states should
separate from the party and nominate a
candidate OF their own, the latter will not
De Thurman.who has by mere compulsion,
become a greenback man only at the
eleventh hour"
II Bayard should be the democratic
standard bearer in 1880 there is no doubt
that the whole German element would in
preference to Grant vote for him. Even
Schurz, who certainly has nothing to hope
from Grant and his friends, would proba-
bly, be compelled from self-interest to sup
port Bayard, at whom he has frequently
pointed as one of the most honorable an
| purest statesmen in the country.
Baysrd would undoubtedly carry New
York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Wis
csnsin. and most probably Pennsylvania.
Ohio and Indiana. His election would in.
fuse fresh and sound blood into tho now
| very much diseased body of the republic
aud give the latter lease of life for at
least fifty years more. The election of
Grant, aohich aoal be a foregoae conclusion
ifthe democrats put up one ofttetrirt2a tioa
frauds or fools, will be the last of the
American democratic republic, though the
form..a la repubtqWe Francdise, may con-
| tinue for some time after.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
ALLAN Hay co.

1f7s Broadway NEW ToRK
among the most beautiful OF the British pro-
auctions In the departments OF Wax and Candle
Works OF the Great Exhibition are the Ozokerit
Candies Of ]. G. q T. Field. London They include
large variety Of colors and sizes. for the parloT
the bouaoir and the banquet, but their puritv and
hrilliancy are wonderful, commanding universal
admiration. One kind is marked so as 70 indicate
the hours of the night certain length being burn
ed in q certain time These beautiful candles may
be seen at the Allan Hay Company Depot. 1Is9
Broadway, who are sole agents for the United
states--l New York Observer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
Renefactors.

When board of eminent physicians and
chemist announced the discovery that by
combining some well known valuable rem
edies, the most wonderful medicine was
produced, which would cure such wide
range of diseases that most all other rem
edies could be dispenses with, many were
sceptical; but proof of its merits by actual
trial has dispelled all doubt, and to-day
the discovers of that great medicine, Hor
Bitters, are houored and blessed by all al
hanefaetora
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
BUSINESS CARDS.
H. D. SWEENEY. wa. JACKSON. cHAs. L. WALKER.
SWEENEY JACKSON & WALKER
ATTORNEYS AND C0UNsELLoRs AT LAW

KENWuRTE.7 & BEARDSLEY
AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House .Jno. T. KenworthJ ,Jae, ~ Boards.
ey 10-9Sd&wn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
Administrators Sale Of Real Estate
Of William Shearer, Deceased,
STATE OF ILLINOIS.

TWO
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND %
In the County Court OF the August term, A. D.. 1875
Under and by virtue Of decree Of said County
Court made and entered Of record at the August
A. D.. 1878, term thereof, upon petition OF the
undersigned Francis NJ. Sinnet, administrator dc
boRis non Of the estate Of William Shearer licensed
against Elizabeth Shearer and others, I will. on
Monday, the 23d day OF September, A. d 1873, at
two 2 O'Clock In the afternoon Of that day, cell at
public vendue to the highest bidder at the north
door Of the Court House in the City OF Rock ISL
and, said County and State, all the right, title in
terest and claim which the said deceased had at
The time OF his death Subject, however, to the
Homestead right and dover interest Of thewldow
Of said deceased) the following described property
situated in said City, County and ate, towit: Lot
ten (lO and the east twenty-eight f2S1 feetof lot
nine (9l In block nine (9l In The Old Town. now the
City Of Rock Island, or so much thereof may be
necessary to pay the debts of the said estate.
Terms OF sale: Cash, on conveyance Of the prop
erty sold and after sale has been reported TO and
confirmed by the Court. FRANCIS NJ, SnNET,- !,
S-38d4W @1s ~ AE1's- admir-. ds bonis non.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
Skinner breakfast. +supper.
Advantages Of the T., P. & w. Route.

EE-Tti s the ONLY RouTE RUNNING THRoUsH
D1Y COACHES and Reclining Chair Cars from Bur-
lington and Keokuk to Lafayette, Logan.poFt. Fl.
Wayne, Toledo and Indianapolis WITHOUT CHANGE.
It is the only Route Running Palace Coaches TO
Toledo WITHOUT CHANGE. The New York Special
has Through Day Coaches from Darlington to La
fayette WITHOUT CHANGE The Cincinnati Express
apoi.s and through Coach frem Peoria TO Toledo
WITHOUT CHANGE, The Chicago Special Express
has Palace Sleeping Car from Peoria TO Chicago
WITHOUT oHANGE. Purchase your tickets via this
Fast and Popular Route securing THRoUsH CARS,
SURE CONNECTIONS and AVOIDING ONE cHAhsE oE
CARS 70 All KAsTERK CITIES. BAGGAGE cREoKEp
THROUGH
q. L. HOPKINS. GenI Manager, l paor;s
A. c. TOWNSEND, Gen Pass. . Tiki Agt 5sof''-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
ABEN- w EAA 4 4EEtv
6l7 st. Charles Street, ST. Louis, Mo.
OPINIONS OF PRESS

From 81. Louis Globe DeBocrdt.l
DIR. WHITTIER, 617 st. Charles street, q reg.
ular graduate Of medicine, has been longer
engaged in the treatment of chronic diseases
than any other physician in the city. Nervous
debility, blood diseases, all impediments to
marriage. Call or write. Circular free. Safe
medicines; moderate charges.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
DIR. DUNCKER'S
CELEBRATED e
- Il L " =.
Cures Felons. Boils, Burns, CarbuDcles

Cuts, Bruises. and all kinds OF sores.
This Salve has been before the public for the past
tenty-lfye yeBrs and thousands of certificates ties
tifyln1 TO ITS curative effects be produced II de
sired Many limb has been saved from the sur
econ q knife by the wonderful power Of this omit
ment 1t completely conqHers Inflammation, ana
should be without IT, in cases OF Bruises Cute,
Boils, &C., by the Immediate application OF TINS
salye O more speedy and e1ectua cure can be at
tanned than by any other known preparation. We
defy any one to produce ITS equal for the healing OF
any SORE especially Felons, Malignant Carbuncles,
and eases Of long Standing Price IS cents per DOE
DRJF DUNCKER q SONS. Proprietors. New
| Ark MI Sold in Rock Island by JDhn Begnston,
and all druggists and dealers in medicines.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-16
DR., BONAPARTE & co.
PROFESSIONAL.

DR AIKEN !: IS: e: Is; &: e:
SPEcIALTIEs: Diseases OF the Eye and Ear
Throat and Lungs, Female, Nervous, Constitutional
and Chronic Diseases. Artificial Eyes, Medicines,
ETC., supplied.
INuAIfnC Ladies, Gentlemen, whatever
INV HLlUOI case or failure, respectfully in.
vited. Consultation free. Call or write for book
Address N. J. AIKEN. NJ D., 10 State st, Chicago
Regular graduate-over 10 years practice.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-05-24
PERSONAL.

Miss BsrriE PrrroS, OF this coanty, is visiting
Mrs 6eo. W. Bobbiti
Ma ~ G. JosEs, alias Simon PinEton, Of Nj
salem, Vas In town yesterday,
JUpaE }. NJ. PHIIIrs and via arr attending III.
baptist Association at IIarrcdsburs
Ma SAN NJ BusDErr was called ID rarks,Ille hy
The accident To his mother nentione,l elsewhere.
Miss VILLA BuSroS, very pretty young lad
ison' Jes-aains, isvisiins her sister. Mrs. John n
Jones.
Ma n. q. BARHow has returned fron Montgoin,
cry Co., where he has heen OF visit 10 his sicl
fsther.
j. j. LASDEAA, Esq, who Il at present stationed
al Head Quarters, Ni'holas county, was At home q
short ii me this week,
Rsv. LAssIsa BuHRows, Of Newark, n. J., /.
here On Sisit 10 his many friends He Is look ins
remarkably veil, aud tips the hean at 225 pounds
Ma u. s. Joss and vile len yesterday Coz Jack.
sonsille, No. We are glad 10 know that they arr
n"t gone for good but will Tsiarn In lev months.
Ms. J. n LAwHENcE, after a short spell Of sick
ness, Is asain Al his post 10 the Mail Car. Mr.. j.
u. Wood has been transferred to the run on the l.
cal
Mas RKs. v. n. KInrLKl. who has been on
fiNtto hef danshiefi Mfs. =. -. Milton, al MEM
phs, ior the past several month.. returned a lev
days ago.
Mas RKnEocA BAtLiNeER, an old lady Of -
has just compleieda lot Of seven "AIotioes,' ons
Tor each other children. she worked every stitch
herself and the execailon Is a. perfect a. any NJ
have seen ironi younger aud nimblsr fingers.
MISS BELLE LIvEosroS rclnrned on Tuesday
tom most delightful visit to Jes.amins. There
l. probability, We understand, that young gen
'ie@an Of that county wil In the near failure come
over and CLAIM her for bis own. This /. secrei,
heweyer. ...
fkfEA Nina hciionEafs has successfully passed
his anal examination At Centre college, aud {, nov
At hee preparing his address ho delivered Al the
Commencement On the goth OF June. Tweniy
Young men take the sheep skin al that Institution
this year.
SWEET 6ihl GaADrArEs. --Aisses Julia Craig,
loa Lane, Hannah falr, FLORENCE Estes, Kate
blain and Lalla Jordan compose the graduating
class al the stanford Female Collsss this year The
contest lOr the valediciOry has narrOwei down 10
the claims Of Misse, Lane and Cralg, and a sosi
deal Of Interest i st In The result sLleh vii -
saneasesi to-aa.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-05-24
RELIGIOUS.

The southern Methodist General Con f.
ference now In session at Atlanta, Ga, has
resolved 10 hold a Centenary of American
Methodism, in Baltimore, in 1884,
A listener TO his sermon on last Sabbath
"wishes Elder W. l.. Williams to explain
what has become Of the little stone cut on I
Of the mountain, 10 these 1900 year,"
The Kentucky Baptist Ministers meet
ing met in Harrodsburg, Tuesday, and or
CARRIED by sleeling Rev. Geo. Hunt, Of
Versailles, Moderator, and Revs. r. D.
Peay and c. q. skillman, Secretaries. 4
large number are in attendance.
SUNDAY scHooIs.-Hoping TO lind a
large increase in the attendance at the Sun
day Schools, We sauntered forth last sun
day, which was a beautiful May day, 10
take another count. We inst visited the
Christian church, aud found ~ teachers
and scholars present-an increase over the
count Of March 10Th OF SO. The Metho-
dist came next, with 49, an increase Of 2.
Then the Presbyterian, with 81; an increase
Of 8, and lastly the Baptist, with 20. de.
crease Of 8. This Is still bad show Ing.
There should he 800 scholars here at least.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-05-24

and calling ont the sympathy Of chr whole
community.
orr rfsHtVa PARTY
Consisting Of Alex. Williams, Tobc Hook.
en- Dick Bradley aud Bill Bishop, returned
the other day in the midst of a drcnchine
rain, and looking more picturesque than
beautiful. BILLY Williams standing under
an awning saw them driving up, and hav.
ing arranged stone,iar horizontally on
the backs of two chair-, and with a black
cloth thrown over Il, halted the party, ask.
ed them to I've quiet moment, ducked his
head under the curtain, and then thank ing
them for the favor, blaudly waved them a
signal to proceed. The joke was relishcd
more by the bysianders than the subjects,
who returned after a time inqniiing for
the negative. Billy was equal to the emer.
gency, and told them he had succeeded in
such a way as to create revolution in the
Photographic art. They demanded an i'm
preston each, when he produced four of
those vegetable Irishmen which appear on
the cards Of some Of the scedmen, and
claimed that the novelty Of the operation
consisted not in securing individual like.
nesses-which is not always desirable-but
in selecting the peculiar beauties Of each,
md combining them IN one grand cmbodi-
mcnt. Billy has LEFT towns coo
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-05-24
HOME AFFAIRS.

HOHE AFFAIRS.
Severance q Dwaasrar.
Trimming Silks in all colors. Black Dress
Silks.
Black Cashmere Shawls with wool or
silk fringe.
Valises in Rubber Cloth. grain leather
and Morocco.
Dress Linens, Linen Hsmbnrg.-n
and very cheap.
Direct from New York. an elegant ~.
sortment Of Ladies Ties.
Full and complete 10 Cottonadrs, Linen
Drills, for Men and Boys.
Something new for trimming chillren's
clothes-colored Handbags, jn.t in.
viii open IN to.morrow. an entire new
stock Of Fans and Fan Girdles, .Sc., &c.
W. ,.o.;v.a mi. ~s.l ~ ,,...o,p,.
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buy them dirsc, FINN IN. N...s.o,o..
Warranted in s,s,v ,.,,;o.,.,
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clad IN L,ox ~s have . n.~ .,ooL y, N.
old. Tim. R,,.us,. c.,,s, s.,.h.l.
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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-05-24
a smsr ssfisn ia Faisfan.

fdi0f iaisftOf Journal:
A speck of war Was
recently visible on the Hustonville hori.
non. The easas beii grew out Of the verbal
Ignorance of a philologi-i coming in con-
tact with the offended modesty Of female
Innocence. We have ;he cock Of the pistol,
the cock Of the whisky barrel, the cock OF
the walk, and the goiag-oA -halfeocked;
but take the liberty To suggest To the quon.
dam "Falstati" that Chandelier is a better
synonym for cock of the barn-yard, and il
use would likely preserve lhs peace in all
neighborhoOds whee the people, like our
Campbelliie brethren, believe there is
something in a name. A rose will noi
sIaell As sweet y any other name.
sc. NJ.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-05-24

A BrsHEL ASDA HALF OF RAT. -Jno
Cook, colored, tells rs that one day this
week he purchased ten cents worth Of Ar.
-enic and sprinkled il in some meal around
his house. lie was unable To observe the
good effects Of his work until day or tao
afierward-, when his wife, who kept u
smellin' -umthin'" insisted on his taking
mp the floor. lie did 40, and had the sat.
isfaction Of finding three half bushcl has.
keisfnl Of dead rats. This sounds like
right big rat warn, hut no one who knows any
thing about this rat-ridden old town will
doubt that each hou-e- keeper has To sup
port at least that many Il the pe-liierous
pests.