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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10


The mule is vertebr"yte. He has
tour legs, the rear ones being steam
boiler explosions in disguise. He has
also pair of lungs larger than an
emigrant's valise, and he can execute
the most fatal love-taps of any ami
mate crature in all creation and part
of New Jersey. The idea of nitro
glycerine was taken from the kick on
the mule More profanity has been
expressed upon him than would, if
judiciously distributed, stock up all
the theological. seminaries in the land.
The mule is extremely musical, and,
like all grand musical instruments, is
composed mostly Of stops; and as a
stoDpist he is a success. In this re-
spect he is like the day laborer.
Neither can go as fast as an express
train Or false rumor, but they can
stop 1877 degrees quicker by actual
count.
l remember once being in the
country. 1t was in the season when
tue small boy was being tied up into
hard knot by the first peaches of
the season, which consisted of piece
of cnbble- stone. The flowers were in
bloom, and the country swain was
coming home from picnics with
huck!eberry pie war-map upon the
sea, of his pants. 1t was at this
time, then, that L resolved, while en-
joylng all the comforts and soul-sat-
isfying beauties of pastoral life, to
see the mule upon his native heath.
l found him quietly d.zing as though
at his own fireslde, surrounded by
immediate friends and relatives. His
mint was filled with peace and his
hide with splinters-from numerous
club. that had been used to fondle
him with. He was running over
with virtuous serenity. I wanted
to hear him warble. So, after l had
used spade or two on him, he sud-
denly sucked into his lungs all the
air in the three adjoining counties,
and issued specimen number of his
bray that was enough to lift mort
gage from a two thousand acre farm,
or give mummy the rinderpest. I
have heard Nilsson sing for 81, 200
night, heard the opera FRA Dia-
volo" by Choctaw bass drum by q
toothless private, but this was the
most astounding musical matinee l
ever had free pass to in all my life.
! Every note was fired forth in solid
chunk, and the sound was enough to
make mans spirit go down like the
price of linen pants in January.
stayed until that mule had brayed
down q mule fence, and retired 9
frame shed from active business, and
then left, a sadder but deafet
man.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10
Water Work

There is no doubt in our mind but
What, before year passes, Mexic"
will take some decided steps toward
water works. If she does not, the
time will come when We will regret il
A fire could destroy property enough
to pay thribble what it would cost to
give us water. A fire company is of
but little use without water. Our
neighboring towns are completing
arrangements in this direction. We
clip the following from the Columbia
Herald:
Mr. Sylvester Watts, President of
the Columbia Gas Works, will soon
submit to the Board of Trustees of
Columbia proposition to cree,
water works in Columbia to supply
the town with water at all seasons of
the year. His scheme ia to bring the
water from Hinkson to reservoir in
southeastern part Of town, whence
water can be conveyed to all portions
of town and be thrown by hose over
the highest buildings upon Broadway.
He proposes to erect twenty hydrants
for the use of the town, to be used in
sprlnkling streets. washing out gut
ters, water stock, in case of fire, &C.,
for $4,000 per year. To private con.
sumers water will be furnished fol
from So to $40 per annum, the ex.
pense of putting in fixtures being Sl5
or $40 where the building is not ovel
so feet from the main. The plar
proposed is the Holly plan. Mr.
Watts says he recently erected watel
works In Atchlson, Kansas, upon thi,
plan and they are said to be givin,
satisfaction. The movement is very
important one and worthy the con
sideration of our people.
, With water works. fire insuranc,
would be much less. We woul'
have no dust in the summer; "
would have plenty of water at th
e drvest time. The sanitary advantage
e would be of great benefit Let u
e have water works.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

Instead of calling the months by
ridiculous old names, drived from the
Latin, we should describe them by
names which would suggest the most
prominent qualities of the months.
That would enable children to learn
the names redily on the Kindergarten
plan, as applied by Mr.. Squeers.
The months. if this sensible plan were
adopted, would he named as follows:
January would be Slushuary; Febru-
ary, Slopuary; March, Winduary,
April, Rainduary; May, Buduary;
June, Warmuary; July, Rostuary;
August. Broiluary; September, Chill
uary; October, Colduary November,
Frostuary December, Snowuary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10
Mistakes should he Corrected

Particularly the practice of taking
medicines into the system by way of
the stomach for diseases of the kid
neys. 1t is an old treatment, we'll
tried, and proven inefficient. The
true method is absorption, as proven
by the great success of Days Kid
ney's Pad.
had no faith in your mode of
treating diseases of the kindneys un-
til tried it, and cured myself of a
complaint that the doctors pronoune-
ed incurable. These are the words of
thousands who use the Day Kidney
Pad.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

Mexico, Missouri, seems deter
mined to have gas.-Columbia Sem
tinel.
When Mexico, Missouri, is deter
mined to have anything, she always
has it. Before the summer is over,
James d. Werden will have the gas
works completed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10
Hardin College,
Mexico, Mo.
ry.GOV. CHARLES II. HARDIN,
PRESIDENT BOARD DIRECTORS.
MRS. III. Il. BAIRD.
PRESIDENT.
An Excellent School and Model Home.

y1,UE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION commences
on Sept Tth. Course of study thorough
md comprehensive. Teachers of enlarged tX-
nerence and recognized ability. The Musical
I'd PirpiiHg- departments are unsurpassed IN
the west Special attention iis gwen to the Mou-
srn Languages. Home Department all that Is
mped in the dear word Home Buildings
new of fire modern impressive style. and ele-
sanity FURNISHED Throughout. Grounds ample
for ali purposes. and beautifully adorned with
Iocaii,n central, easy of access. and regarded
a. the most healthfui in the state. Board and
niton per session of 10 months. only $50.
The wear lust closed has been one of unpre-
e,dented prosperity. and is the assurance OF the
eonsunIi;,tiun Of the high purpose of the Presl-
dent 10 continue Hardin College an institution
oi learning cininently worthy of support from all
interested in the thorough and accomplished
education of Young ladies.
.s-For Catalogue. or other information, adj
dress Fl. L. BAIRD,
t3-rf business Manager.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

VIM. H. Woodward, real estate
agent, has just made some fine sales
through his agency. During the past
week, his sales amounted to about
$4,000. Mr.. Woodward is a live
man, and attends personally to all
business entrusted to his care.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

Purify the bloodd and regulate the
bowls, if 1you would have health.
There is no remedy equal to the
Prickley Ash Bitters fol this purpose.
They act directly on the organs con-
cerned, going to the seat of disease
and driving it from the system. Nor
do they stop here. but strengthen the
system, giving it tone and action.
rem iering it much more capable Of
resisting all future attacks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

On account of the bad weather last
Saturday night, good many of our
citizens did not get to hear the "Doc-
tor of Alcantara.' We learn that
by request the Professor will again
favor US with this. opera. He will
also shortly render it with the same
company at Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

1t is understood that If the fool
killer were to visit this county to-day,
1T ia a question if there would be
enough lett to bury the dead.-lntel-
ligeDcer.
The Inteligencer men would be left.
OF course. We don't see why they
could not officiate as sections.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

We are glad to learn that Frank
Brown, who studied law with Mac
farlane & Trimble of this city, as prl-
vate secretary for Attorney-General
Mcintyre gives most excellent satis-
faction. Frank is a steady, hard
"ofk'hs young man, and it is only a
matter OF time 'nl he makes his mark
in the world,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

During the past two months Mexl-
co has been visited by several lead
ing actresses. The performances
were very good. We hear some
complaint be ause the audiences were
not better. This is easily explained
81 is too much to pay for, at best,
passibly good play. Put the
price down to so or even 20 cents
and the opera house would b crowd
cd,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-10

According TO the Cincinnati Gazet' e
one of the easiest things IN the world
is to start daily paper and ana. unce
that it has ''come to stay Try il
once and be convinced.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13
PEN, Ink AND SCISSORS.

In the month of August $500 persons,
transported by s. v. r. R visited the Luz
ray Cascrns.
The now comet attracts but little atten-
ton. Its tail is short. being only some A.
100000 miles long.
Messages of 20 words, exclusive of ad>
dress, can be sent from any part OF England
to another for rs cents.
Continuous rains throughout England and
ireland have caused great damage to the
crops, while some of these which are cut
have begun to sprout.
The Apache Indians butchcrcd a portion
of Gen Carr's command last week, near Fort
Grant in the Indian territory. The massa
ere was not as terrible as first reported.
Maj. Holmes Conrad was nominated Mon
day by exclamation for the House of Dele.
gates by tho Conservative Democratic Con-
Vention of Frederick county, Va and he ac-
c"Ptcd the position in an eloquent speech.
English papers say that DR.. Tanner, the
faster, died in Amsterdam some three weeks
ago. He is said to have visited that city
for the purpose of repeating his fast for the
edifcation of a celebrated German physi>
clan, and in running dow the hotel stairs
to greet the latter, tripped and fell, ~receiv.
ing injuries which resulted in death in a few
hours.
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ED L.
Charlestown Academy.
WM. II: EABLE, a. 81. Pn1SCIPAI..
WV &. WHITE, A. NJ, ASSISTANT

NJ
The next session opens Wednesday, Sept 7th.
P!"mrt attcndancH ON the day of opening rs-
pccla!!y desirable. Fer particulars ms to terms.
&c. address the PrincIpaI at CLarlestown, JET.
fcrson County, West Virginia.
August %. lo5l-6t.
mir. w. c. White. who las been cnpo,cI n.
an A'sistaHt and who VIII occupy tpat ~pneitiOn
ioT sev+Ini years. is II full graduate OF Hampton
sidney College, Ahd spent one year IN the Aca-
u"n''c Course ut tue University of Virginia.
Tho following are 81 few extracts from numer-
Gus testimonials prcPcnted by him:
"DtIi"cnt End successful as student and hon
"TAhlr aud EerIIcnAnly as u man." = = Well
qualified both BY character sod attain mcnts to
DC Il hl-hty "tiCi9ut and successful teacher.
Raw NJ p ATKINSON, d. n.
PrcSidcrt aud Prof. Moral Philosophy.
Hanpden Sidney College.
L"it ne With - hiIhly satisfactory acuuaipt-
ape" with tn" course of Instruction in Latin
us A'Sh character "a "a ChTistiun CcntInman
gives promise Of all which III a uoruI noint nnS
parent wonld ask IN The t"Hehrr OF his son.
WALTER RLAIR. a. NJ.
Prof Latin. Il s. 8 College
" A gentleman of the highest character aud T
f"cI every confidence that his aithfuIpcss "a
cor'c'cntiors dcrotIUn to DUTY. his thu, mn, ~
Integrity III all things will insur" a rrmtifyIn.
him to The favorable copsiderniioD ri the prtions'
H. HOLIDAY. a. NJ.
frof. PhyAical Sciences.
| ask ie"vc +" In HE fIieuds in bporinV te.-
t,"a"ny TO ~. uncommon ~ftrtss. by reason ~
general high character, for the srhrTs ~
teacher.
DEL KtMPKR A. NJ.
Prof. Mathematics.
"Gr" nate,i in my department and w.s nm Mt
tons W.. faithful aud diiiyent Stndcnt' ,rJ ~ ~.
confidence lay his cOmEcirb lions, ess and nIe,.inr
mcpnri Incnt: ihcsC G]nnlitr"s will make him a
uSCluI man III MS Chosen vacation.
~ADDIso% HCGE. A. NJ,
Prof. Greek Fl. s. CO1IpUa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13
D,

In Grace Church, Berrvvillc. on the sth in
slant, hv tho Rev. PIP Phillips. MIR. HORACE
BEALL. "f CnarlestOwn, to Miss c. A. RICH
ARDSON, DAUGHTER of Maj. Jno. D. RICHARD
son. OF Clarke county, Va.
The happy couple are now enjoying q we'd
ding tour in the o~rth-yisiting Watkins Glen;
Niagara Falls ana other points. We join their
host of friends III wishing them n pleasant trip.
n safe rcturn,ond an unalioyed voyage through
life.
In shepherdstown, at the residence of the
Bowman Mr.. DANIEL II. YOUNG. Of Smiths
burg. WASHINGTON county, Nd, an employ ee in
the 5. V X. X. carpenter sa"nS, at Shepherds
town.ro Miss EMMA FAYMAN, daughter of MIR.
Jas. d. Favmin.
On tile 24th of AUGUST. by Rey; J. Patton
MAN and FANNIE L. HINES. both of Martins
burg
In H~2rrishurG;, Pa, at Central Hotel, August
3lSt; 1851. by Rev; e w BEov: Mr.. JAS. B..
MartInshurG.
Nrar R,pon. Sent. 9th: nv Rev. Frank strotl-
and Miss FANNIE LLOYD, daughter of VIM.
Lloyd of th's county.
On the 30th OF August. at the parsonage of
J. ". ShoaH. BENJAMIN HARPER. of Clarke
county. and Miss MARTHA BARRETT, of Fred
eriCk
On September LIST. 1851. in Winchester, by the
ELIZABETH TRYNARY, ali of Frederick Co
At the NJ f. Parsonage in Martinsburg. Sen
t"mher I'd, Ivy Rev. ME- T. Rice,.Mr. CaARLES
dorm to Miss SALLIE FIZER. both of Mar
tlHSbnrE.
At the Preshvterian Manso in Martinsburq.
SFUCKEY to Mrs. MARGRET LIGHT, both Of
BerkeiCy county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13
D F

In Charlestown, on FRIDAY, the 9th instant.
at the residence Of her son-ir-1aw Mr.. Levi
Baker, Mrs. VALENTINE, in her
SSth wear. The remains of the deceased we're
conveyed to T2ncv1Own. Maryland. for burial
by the side of her husband. the late Jacob VAL
entinP.
L. Romn"y. W. Va. August 2sth, REBECCA
lie daughter of Rev. George w. and
MargarPt Finley. aged l3 months.
HENRY 3: COOPER, son of C. w. Fl. and A.
V. Cooper, denarted this life AUGUST oath, aged
l year, s months. 2 weeks and 5 DAYS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13
%sPLIT-BOTTOM CHAIRS.

ITNHE undersigned wonld hereby inform the
i nnhlIc that re continues the manufacture
Rocker and PIain-nf the hest material and at
low rates. Old chairs re-bottomed on short
notice. ELIAS Hogs.
Pc. MiddIcway. Jefferson Co.. W. Va,
September Is. 1SSl-3m,
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Valley Female Co11eoe

WINCHESTER, va.
REV; JNO. 2. HYDE, a. NJ. Prcs;do,.
with IA full faculty of Experienced Teachers.
'i'HlS institution Will open its fall ,eSs;o, ~
4 der the new management. on I'd Wednrssiny
n r"!ncT' lnsl'and every precanIion Will 10,
yonrg lnaIcS. Music advantages superior. and
Lhs CllsSica! Departments unsurpnssed. Terms
the President. "pP'1 10
August so, ISSl-fNI,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13
WESLEYAN FEMALE INsTITrTp

"ONIVN VIRGINIA.
Opens September Otb, 1881. One ~ N. r.
SSGhpoH foh You've LADIys IN TaE TIrrrxa
sSrpassed. "PFr npiIs fT6 beautiful. Climate an
pEkAS AMONG THE BEST in THE TNIor
Germsr "hsni"g. English Coursr. Latin ,FTrnss.
tic year. from Sept. to june. spas. '%F Sc9oIss-
Pressf Wrlte to Rev. WA. a. HARRIS. d D..
July 12. 1881 BIN. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13

The removal of President Garfield to Long
Branch having been decided upon BY his
physicians, he was conveyed to that place on
Tuesday morning by rail. He bore the trim
remarkably we'll and is DOW safely quartered
in an elegant cottage. His condition since
has been favorable.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13

&. NJ. s. PINAFoRE will again anchor in
Charlestown, Friday evening, Sept. 23rd-
this time with a jolly juvenile crew, from
Winchester. The simple announcement that
the little tars engaged for the present cruise
have been under the careful training of the
Josephine who so readily won popular favor
in the former rendition of this pleasing opera
here, is sufficient to guarantee an entertaiu-
ment of a trst>class character, and to draw a
full and overlooking house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13

Mr. John J. Smith, editor of the Oak
land CMd.) Democrat, died on the 5lh in.
slant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13
NOTICE.

~ class manner, by
October 5. 1850. !. HENRY NOT AND
JJARNER's SAFE REMEDY, Scott. and
W. Camm's Emulation, sold by
July 10. GEO. T. LIGHT.
tion that comes TO my store 10 prepared by
me individually Persons can find me at night
at the room over the old Sheriff's Office. Jail Bull.
ding. Respectfully,
July 10, IsSi. GEO. t. IIGHT
ASER ~bEER-genuine Milwaukee-so!d BY
~ Jolly lS. CO.. T. LIGHT,
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Institute
WINCHESTER. VA,

Rmv'DJ. c WHEAT. DID Principal, assist
ed by competent and experienced teachrisSEs-
pecIaI advtntages are afforded for the stnny of
Music. the Modern Languages, &c : ara inc
te:Ihs are m"derate, compared with the sdyan-
Tire eighth Annual Session bnafns snPrrns
eipal.
REFEgExcEg-Rev'd Dr.. W a.. Meade. ri
WHITE. Esq Jos: TrapneII, Esq.
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West Virginia University.

y departments ofstudy textbooks fur
ZOO caoooO:r S39 sxpenEes for one wear from sI7s to
FERN he us .arIan. liberal: thorough. Fall
asMSc!e lasi year IRON rs counties of West Viz
Snr - 1 ~ rom 3 States and TeTritorIes; MN
vieDa. man LOT ten years Pre-
r For eataloGues and other formation en-
M"rgantOwn. w. Va. fihI"h.
June 81. ISSI-3n-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13

"The fellow to whose share fell the copy
OF the Spirit Of Je6erson," found in tho
stolen cornerstone of the End Colored Bap-
fist Church, 1--WE imagine" discovered with
III ITS columns no vulgar attempt at So
called wit ~ or anything discreditable to
decent journalism.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13

The BLUE AND THE GRAY.-The ex>
Confederate soldiers of Page county, Va,
have accepted an invitation from Post POI,
Grand Army of the Republic, Carlisle, Pa,
to visit Carlisle on the 28th of September,
on the occasion of the fair, which will then
be in progress. The Grand Army Post from
Carlisle visited Luray a few weeks ago, and
the members were cordially received and GU
tertained by tho ex>Confederates of Page
county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13
NOTICE.

IAVlSG sold my stock of goods to L. R. Fin
: 4 nell " Co., I respectfully notify all who
know Themselves indebted to me to co me forward
at once and settle their accounts. as ali unpaid
accounts at sentember 26th will be placed in the
hands of an officer of the law.
SHIRLEY SMITH.
Mcssrs. FianelI & Co. wiilcontiou e the Grocery
husiness at my old stard, and I heartily recon-.
mend all who wish Good and Cheap Groceries 10
give them a call before buying else where.
10 my frtsnds and patrons ! return many
thanks Tor their past pstronRge,a and earnestly re-
Very Respectfully,
Sept. ID. 1851. J.SHlRLEY SMITH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13

The Grand Lodge Of knights of Pythias
OF West Virginia met at Berkeley Springs
last Tuesday, and elected tho following off,
GERS for the ensuing year w. T. Logan,
Grand Chancellor; W.T. Hcaton, G. V. c.;
j. Fl, Moore, G, P; J, F. Smith, C. NJ. of
E.; j. R. Smith, G K. OR and s.; G.. p.
Warner. G. NJ. a; George Blakoley, G.. 1.
g.; G. NJ. De L. Smith, G. o. G.. The
Grand Lodge adjourned on Wednesday to
meet in Wheeling on the first Tuesday in
September, 1882.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-13
LIFE OF PRESIDENT GARFIELD.

q OENIS " n ed 10 supply the Immense
"A demand for the only Complete, Authentic and
Fully Illustrated
LIFE OF PRESIDENT GARFIELD.
just published. /. is a thrilling etury OF how he
rose By herculesn struggle from obscurity TO
lame: Especially full regarding his Cabiaet,
Conhict with Conk'iug. Attempted dissemination.
Wonderful Surgical Treatment. Peculiar Critical
Condition. etc. Ably written; cmbelli.hed with
steel portrait OF Garfield. sIso full Iikenesses q
the Surgeons, Cabinet. Mrs. Garfield. etc. Low
price. By far the fsste-t selling book out. Cir
cuiArs free. Liberal'erms. Outfit SOC. A6dresa
etonce, HUBBARD BROS Publishers. Atlanta.
ga Sept. 10. lsSl-4w.
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have for salo KINGS SASH ADJusTFR-tte
best Of the kind. I ala" have tho IMPROVED
~ASTFEER- better known. Call
and ace for vouraclf.
Sept. IS, 1851. SHIRT Ely sNITH.
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A book Of arc originality, entitled
nv \ ~mTrE $780,

PRACTICAL I F
The great problem solved. The ndividu.lc,r..
fully considered from the age OF responsibiIitv nm
to maturity, IN regard to Education, Home. So
ciety, Love, Marriage, Business. &C. How Bread.
Eaters arc to he Bread Winners. The volnm.
abounds In striking thoughts. rare in formation
and intense common sense. Full-pIge color.d
plates-each one a gem. Agents wanted eyerv.
where. Send for circular, full d esct Upton. term.
&c TO ]. MCCuRDv 4 Co, Phila., Pa.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-11-08
VOLUME Xxx..-NUMBER 66.
ny THEIR OWN GREED.
The Lake Vessel men Left when They
Thought They Had it Pat.

CHICAGO, November 1.-The Inter OCEAN
has this interesting history; During octo-
Der ]. B. Hobbs, Of this city, bought and
sold 60,O0O,0OO bushels Of corn, the largest
grain deal ever made or conceived by one
man or firm. He signed checks for $lO,-
100000 while making this deal. The chief
point in this connection is, that during DC.
tober he had some three million bushels Of
corn ready for shipment East, He told the
vessel men he would give them all they
could do for the rest Of the fall, offering
them three cents bushel to carry corn to
Buffalo. The vessel men held off for three
and a half cents, and after consulting to-
gether declined the offer The decision
was terrible, Within an hour the rail.
ways learned Of II and offered 10 carry
corn to New York for seven cents, which
sum was to include three cents terminal
charges, II was an unprecedented offer,
whlOh no man could refuse. Mr.. Hobbs
principal telcgraphed in haste for him to
accept. The offer was taken and in a
twinkling the vessel men found the most
gigantic game on which the eyes OF an old
salt were ever. laid on had been kicked
from their grasp by themselves. They
haYe sinpe come down TO three cents, two
cents, one cent, and even offered the yes
sells free so as to have ballast, and are now
stripping for the winter having refused
work ePhlIgh ia occupy every vessel on the
luke till winter