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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

WE READ IN THE MoRNING BULLETINS
from Long Branch that the President called
Swain to his bedside yesterday and asked
him to get up some plan to pass away the
time. This is a most hopeful and encourag-
ing sign-far better than the condition of
the gland, the fluctuations of the appetite
or the rise and fall in temperature
and pulse. For weeks and weeks
now this poor stricken man, rendered
helpless in the twinkling of an eye, has
bent his great energies to the one task of
keeping body and soul together; and, so
far as accounts go, his mind has been so alb.
sorbed over this racking problem, that
every outside consideration has perforce
been laid aside. Physical pain and suffer-
ing have so dimmcd his once active intel
lect that for days at time he has seemed
to exist merely in state next to comatose,
sans hope, sans memory, sans everything,
and when the clouds would temporarily
pass away there was still only u partial dis
sipation of the mental msts. 1t was sim
ply better than total oblivion. That is all.
Now see the sad picture hero presented.
This country, rs does every enlightened one
on the face of the globe, contains thousands
of men and women whose entire lives are
blank as the side of house. They perform
nothing, their deeds and ambitions and ac-
complishmcnts reflect nothing but the most
utter blank. Having no conception of how
time should be passed, and caring little
whether it passes or not, what vast differ
cnce can it make to them whether their
minds are in working trim? On beds of
sickness, paralyzed by disease, they would
do and think just as much as when in the
most perfect health. All their movements
are automatic. But how different the case
Of the President Perhaps there is no man
to-day in the United States who better un-
derstands the ilecting nature of time, and
studies to make the most out of every day
that comes and goes. He is forever, when in
health, ovcrtaxing every vital energy of
mind and body in the mad search for new
ideas, and straining his powerful memory
to its utmost capacity. He has gone on the
Carlyle principle that genius is " an infinite
capacity for work." Prostitution to such
character means not only vital change
but total eclipse.
And now, after long, bitter weeks of en-
forced lethargy, he rouses to beg his friends
for advertisement, so that he can once again
do something to make him feel that he is
still capable of activity in some form, and
not the feeble, helpless slave of idleness.
He is sick unto death of this nothingness,
this stupor of oblivion. He Graves mans
privilege of extracting something better
than a cipher from time.
Give him the tonic he longs for, the stim-
alus of mental variety, and restored health
may still be the happy outcome of this first
symptom Of conyalescence.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

The CURIOUS NoMENcLATURE of the
race course can almost find a parallel among
the mines Of Colorado, where the names are
determined by the fancy of the finder
Such titles as Napoleon, Terrible and Vol
nnteer, are varied by companionship with
Silver Wave, Red Head Moll and Slim Sal,
understood to be an affectionate tribute to
the Bernhardt. Another vein is struck in
one called Found. by God"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09
A word to the wise.

OIhcInnhtI EnquIreT,
The governor of Texas has signed bill
providing for the punishment OF baggage
smashers, in case of undue violence and
carelessness in handling baggage. People
coming from Texas will do we'll to remove
raach The Stnta line.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

THE JAMES BOYS steadily refuse to re-
Exchange. You are mistaken. They
reported on the 9TH instant, signed the pay
roll, drew 100000 on account and proceeded
to the front again.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

WHEN THE STUDENTS ofAmerican arch@-
ology meet in Madrid they have their en-
thusiasm stimulated by the presence of
1ineal descendants both of Montezuma and
Columbus, which must give lively per-
sonal interest to both sides of the historical
questions
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

New YORK is brave town. 1t has un-
dertaken to snub the plumbers by giving
lessons in that highly cultivated art in an
evening trade school. 1t has shown dis
cretion in opening the war when there is
no water and no immediate fear of frost.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

THE CONTINUED prosecutions Of the He
brews in Russia has excited much sympathy
and it is said that number of Germans
and English, with the approval of the Sui
tan, are endea voring to induce the Porte to
allot portion of Syria as refuge for the
unfortunate Hebrews.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

NEVADA has not timed her steps to the
melody of tho name that pronounce her the
land Of snow. With the hot haste of a
young prodigal, the State has bestowed
luxurious salaries upon its officials, and now,
with the heaviest State tax in the Union, is
not able to meet current EXPENSES.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

ALTHOUGH variety may be the very
spice of life, life seems to be rather too
spicy when on the same day Michigan is all
.afire with drought, while the Black Hills
are turned white with snow.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09
Never Give IL Away.


Yes, You May Kiss Me, but Don't You
Tell Pa" Is the title of the latest song. II
was very evident that this girl was not adj
dressing Il Chicago young man. In the free
and boundless West the boys never tell pa
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

THE EMPRESS COMPANIES and the
Chicago & Alton Railroad paid to the
James boys, on the 9TH instant, 100000 of
the $4,000 reward offered for their arrest
by Gov Crttenden
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

81 MtN NAMED WILLIAM KING, of New
Jersey, has married his mother-in-law. He
had been three times widower. Three
months after his third wife's death he
0urted her mother. He has made himself
liable to fine of five hundred dollars OF
eighteen months imprisonment, or both, at
the discretion Of the court. This is rank
injustice. William should be presented
with $500 and given eighteen months in
Europe on full pay.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

DESERVING PEOPLE who have leg
of mutton on Sunday and cold meat and
hash the rest of the week can feel the
sweets of consolation. Delmonico died of
inflammation of the stomach.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

THE MUSICAL talent inherited from u
line of Dutch ancestors is coming out strong
in Victoria's children and grandchildren.
This may give them something to do.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09


ONE Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana, was
once known in Washington as Speaker Of
the House and Vice-President under Grant.
He managed, however, to fall from grace
and has since then been allowed to tramp
it over the country and lecture on Lincoln
at profit of about $4,000 a year. But, as
he has been there himself, perhaps it was
all right for the Inter- Ocean to send a man
overto his quiet retreat TO draw the old man
out on the inability question. He says
Congress has doubtless erred in not set
Ting by law how the constitutional inabil-
ity OF the President should be determined {;
whether by himself, the Vice President,
Cabinet, or Congress convened in special
session. The Constitution gives Congress
the amplest power to make all laws to carry
into execution the powers vested by the
Constitution in any department. or officer
thereof, The fullest possible grant of power
1t is a casus on,issus, just rs Congress has
never enacted how a Presidential election
should be contested; one of the most
dangerous omissions in our system of Gov
ernment. In the absence of such legisla-
ton, the present question can only be de-
cided by analogy or argument, unless Con
gress should be convened to decide it, which
would require many weeks, even II no
deadlock in organizing and then another
should sign the the bi'i biii Wien " passed pas If The
President should then be in feeble health.
II President was compelled by some
imperative duty ogo abroad, would he not
MS Governor Morton did under such cir
cumstances, notify the officer who had TO
NIL his place IN case of "inability' that
that time had arrived, and when no re-
turned would he not resume his authority
without question? If Il Cabinet minister
leaves Washington for the Yellowstone
Park his first assistant would sign official
papers, etc, for him till this Inability
caused by his absence, was terminated by
his chiefs return. Would not Speaker,
who foresaw his inability" from ilIhealth,
TO stand the wear and tear of an exciting
and prolonged parliamentary conflict, call
.on some member to fill his place till he saw
tit to resume his gayel? Would not the
ranking general on battle field, If severely
stunned or shocked, require the next In
command to direct the movement of the
army till this temporary inability"
ended?
These are voluntary delegations of power
md purposelv exclude cases OF insanity
where ain intelligent act could not be per
formed. Reasoning from them from analogy
/ cannot see why President GARFIELD could
not himself notify the Vice-President OF his
Temporary inability" whenever he saw
ut 10 do so; but j cannot ma precedent
mn, aIrliment for the Vice e-President or any
.lieuteiiant governor exercising the danger
ous authority of settling this important
question himself, as Mr.. Arthur has SO IN
fiexibly and considerably refused 10 40,
Having now given this fine old wreck
chance to impress himself on the institu
tions of his late country we promise t'
leave him alone for a year, or longer !
necessary,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

OMAHA is such fearfully widc-awake
place that it keeps 5000 dogs to prevent
itself from being caught mapping even at
night
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

In OTHER summers the placid kline have
used.t the gentle Susquehanna as a foot-bath,
but now IL will not even damp their toes.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09
Friday, Sept. 9, 1881.

OHIO, after having got about everything
else, is now taking little turn at an earth
quake
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09
BOARDING.

ENIRST-CLASS BOARD, with large rooms, at
Il 4I6 Penna. ave-, opposite National Hotel.
to sl.50 per day. Terms to suit for families. Mrs.
o. q. Howard proprietress. ocl7-d
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under Mehcad of Situations
Wanted" aud Help Wanted' wiU hereafter
be inserted in THE EVENING CRITIC three
times FREE. We inrite cur friends pishing
situations or help TO aran themselves of this
offer. 1nswers directed in care of CRITIC
Office ;ciH receive careful attention.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

EOR SALE = EIGHT ACRES OF LAND
~ within Ia miles of Vineland, N. j.; improved
Dy one aiid-l-half story beautiful cottage Of nine
rooms; built under the supervision OF the
owner, witout regard to cost; with large barn,
proved style; water. In both dwelling and out
houses land rich; choice fruits; the furniture is
house; a great bargain. Apply to W. H. Main q
ave, - ' t,,,ssc 80
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09
ron SALE.

Advertisements Of Three lines under this head
inserted times for % cents.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

The above Is only q small portion of property o
my books. For full list call at Office For bulleti
issued on LIST and 18th. seI
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

~ complexities, landaus, landaulettes coupe rock,
aways. extension tops, Jump seats, phntons, bug
ges village carts, surreys &c. All work war
ranted to be as represented. PRICES Low
ROBT. H. GRAHAM,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-09

ENOR SALE-A LOT IN vINELAND, N j.,
- 100 feet on boulevard st. and 150 feet on Wood
st lies between two railroads, fronts on one; Inn
proved by six or seven fine buildings; the corner
building sguite large and is Intended for the
storage or carriages; also q blacksmith and
wheelwright shop, Office 15x20 H.; the other build
erty insured for $1,000. VIM IT, MAIN d Bro
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1881-09-30

The newest stock in town /: now at
Geo. R. Brewington's.
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Wednesdays Daily.
Clare Robinson has returned from
his trip to the east.

Clare Robinson has returned from
his trip to the east.
Mrs. Ivie and her daughter, Mrs. A.
l.. Woods. wen. to Moberly Wednesday
morning.
Mrs. Powers. of Queen City, formerly
Miss Morey of Greentop was IN town
Wednesday.
Mr.. Solomon Kaufman, Of Ontario.
Canada. owner of considerable Adam
Co.. realeState, is in town this week and
favored us with pleasant call We'd
nesday morning. He will read the
great family newspaper hereatter-the
Weekly Graphic.
Ben kerns has taken in new part
ner in the stock business. He Will not
take any active part in the buying and
selling for the present. But Ben says
he has confidence in his future. The
nes partner weighs nine pounds.
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Mon,laN's Daily,

Mrs. Watson, who has been visiting
her son in Kansas City, for some weeks
is at home again.
A. M. Robson, is in town on short
visit. He looks as if the air Of Milan
agreed with him.
Rev. Z. B. Cater was in town Mon
day shaking hands with acquaintance.
He preached at Suble.te on Sunday.
Maurice Bond, topographic manip-
ulator Is home on a visit. He has
cases on the St. Joseph Gazette.
]. NJ. De France left this morning
by the Q. NJ. & P. for Pittsburg, where
he goes to visit his mother. He will
be absent about two weeks.
!. !. Soule, who has been for a
couple of years in charge of the Grand
Avenue depot, Kansas City, will in a
few DAYS take charge Of the station at
Edna, on the Q. NJ. < P. r. R. In
the mean time he is stopping with
friends here
I. 7. Howard, 4 brother-in-Iaw of
Mr.. James \. Byrnes, whose sad and
death was reported IN our
issue, arrived here Sunday
in response to telegram sent
him from this place. The condition OF
the BODY was such that the funeral
could not be deferred until his arrival.
Mr.. Howard is resident of Warrens-
burg
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A NEW STORE.
4 Handsome Store and Fine stock.


B. F. Lamkin with his force of clerks
and assistants have been busy this
week transferring his unrivaled stock OF
merchandise into the building specially
built and fitted up for him in the new
block on the South side OF the square
Although the removal was but one
door west from his old stand, the job
was a big one, when one considers the
the thousands of articles embraced IN
such a first class stock of goods. In
the new building fine opportunity Is
given to display these goods, as well as
the mammoth assortment of new ones
now opened out for the first time. A
visit to this handsome store will repay
any one who has 4 taste for choice,
rich and beautiful fabrics, and we
feel sure Lamkin and his accommoda-
dating clerks will make you welcome.
Call in and see him.
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Oh, What 4 Cough.

viii YOU heed the warninse The
signal. perhaps. Of the sure approach OF
thar more terrible disease OF consump-
ton. Ask yourselves if you can Afford
for the sake of saving 50 cents, to run
the risk and do nothing for 1t. we
know from experience that shlloh S
Cure will cure your cough. 1t never
fails. This explains why more than a
Million Bottles were sold in the past
wear. 1t relieves Group and whoopng
cough a, once. Mothers do nc: not De
without il. For Lame Back, Side, or
Chest, use Shiloh's Porous plaster solo
by TR. Fowler, Druggist. k'rksVi,'e'
Mo.
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The Reunion.

The reunion of ex-confederates
at Moberly commenced yesterday
There were about eleven or twelve
hundred from other points, and they
marched in procession to the fair
grounds where addresses were made.
The affair was conducted very quietly,
and up to last accounts was passing off
very pleasantly to all. Many eN-ted-
erals were there as lookers-on, several
going from this place.
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Signs.

Mrs. Spoopendyke dreamed of find
ing hair pins in the butter and the very
next day she saw the new moon over
her left shoulder-this is the way lover
the left shoulder" started-fve days
afterward the old COW choked to death
which shows that there is something in
signs. Now If a man buys his grocer
les at Osenbaugh's it is sure sign Of
good luck, peace, and prosperity. The
luck comes in on the good weight and
low prices, and peace and good viii
when the quality Of the goods are test
ed.
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Some Solid Facts.

The present is day Of big fortune,
big railroad combinations, big enter
prises, but ifyou wish to see a big thing
in the grocery line, drop into Halliday
Bros. when you come to town. They
carry an immense stock and their sum.
mer's trade has footed up splendidly.
In addition to the regular staple gro
ceries, which they order by the car
load you will find a full line of glass
wde, cutlery, queensware, tinware and
always large stock of the very best
flour to be had.
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BAYLOR & Miller have the goods.

Dry Goods, Clothing, Carpets, Hats.
Boots & Shoes, and everything at Bay
lor & Miller's.
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KfrlSyille Contribution.

The following card received Satur-
day morning by Mr.. S. Blackman en-
plains itself.
PORT HURON, Mich. 9-ee, 1851
Your favor of the 10Th with remittance
of S,e.es from people Of kirksville for
relief of sufferers by the fires in our
neighborhood has been duly received.
1t will be faithfully applied and will
also be acknowledged in our local pa
per. Many thanks.
NJ. H. ALLARDT, Sec. Com.
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The following are some of the claims
presented and allowed against the es-
tate of the late Edward Jones who lived
four miles north of town and was sick
thirteen days, an account who death
was gwen in the GRAPHIC few days
since.
The items are taken from the records
in the probate Office.
Mrs. Peter Stoneburner for nursi ne
Edward Jones during his last illness.
S12.
DR. F. A. Grove for medical attend
anee on the late Edward Jones during
his last illness 800.
DR.. r. D. Coe for the same sou.
In addition to this we understand
there are two claims OF $50 each lof
nursing. asked by two OF the admins
tar which have not yet been allowed
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LAWS - NEwspAPERs.
Is Established BY the State Couri,,

III subscribers or,icr he .ii.continusuce a,
newspapers. he publishers =. ay continue e
seno them UNTIL All ARREARS ARR PAID
Hsnbscriber> rcf,.>,. ar neglect to take ,be,.
newspapers from the off. q which they ara
sent, they are held r;'>pou>ibia until they
nave sETTLKn THEIR HILLS and ordered ,lcyr
discontinued
subscribers move 10 other places without
informing the publisher. and the ncwspsner,
are sent to h" former direction, THEY Az
THEN REsroNsItik
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From Vernon County.

Mr.. L. \. HoviS, formerly resident
of this county, but now a prosperous
citizen of Nevada. Vernon county. in
renewing his subscription to the GRAPH
&c writes us some interesting partlcu-
lars of himself and brother James. We
are glad to learn that both are prosper
ing IN the blacksmithing and farming
business. Early corn was about half
crop in that section, but late corn was
failure. and all kinds of farm products
are rating high in that market.
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Graphic Library.

The GRAPHIC library has now over
200 regular patrons. Though not large
ii presents very choice selection OF
works historical. biographical and the
leading standard works OF tietlon-
Rocks can be taken out for ONE and TWO
weeks nominal price OF five cents per
week. When kept out longer than two
weeks without special permission an
additional penalty Olive cents per week
Will be charged Catalogues OF books
belonging to the library furnished IN
application. u
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MONDAYS Daily.

We do not like to be thought overly
critical on an occasion such as We are
observing to-day. but it does seem to
us that the firing of anvils and whoop-
ing of boys this morning was altogether
in bad taste. We have heard numbers
express themselves to the same effect.
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Former Student Dead.

Mr.. G. K. Madison writes US that
Robert Smart. former student of the
Normal died at Carrolton on Thurs
day the 81. He started home sick
from the Kansas City fair and died
before reaching there. His funeral
took place Friday.
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The Pannaba ker Mill.

At the new bridge 6 miles west of
kirksyille. is row in charge of Theo.
Mover. Grinding or saving done
promptly. A full line of lumber Of
all kinds on hand and for sale. Grind
ing DAYS Tuesday and Saturday Of
each week. All orders promptly at
tended to.
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GOOD NEWS AT LAST.
NayeYOu Heard II.

The largest and finest line of Queens
ware. Glassware, and handsomely deco
rated Ware in sets offered in Huntsville.
Housekeepers, should call and see them.
Also full line of Family Groceries,
Provisions. Cigars. Tobaccos, etc, at
SAINT. BURROWS, on the north side
of the square.
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Postponed.

In consequence of the failure of the
various townships to respond to the
call for aid in defraying the expenses
of the proposed barbecue, the eXecu-
tive committee would announce that
the whole matter has been postponed.
0. H. BEEMAN, Chm.
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Heavy Robbery,

While Robert Watson of the post
office news stand was at supper. We'd
nesday evening, somebody went
through his money drawer securing
about two dollars in cash. \ large
plug of tobacco was also missing.
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Wanted Immediately.

$4,000 pounds fresh butter, $4,000
dozen fresh eggs. and all kinds of
country produce. Call and see me
before YOU sell. and get my prices, and
do not be fooled by street runners, my
price is cash strictly.
THos. HoLBaooK.
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C. r. Hall, GRANVILLE, Ill, writes: Il
never sold any medicine in my life
that gave such universal satisfaction as
Thomas electric oil. In my own case
it cured a badly liberated throat, and
in threatened Group III my children 1t
never failed to relieve. For sale by
! c.. Tamlson.
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Coal! Coal!

We are prepared to furnish Cen
terville coal promptly and at all times
and in quantities to suit. Parties
from distance can depend on always
getting supply. Apply to TUMMoND
x E,ARHART or at Ross Lumber Yard.