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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
THE WABASH SYSTEM.

ST, LOUIS, Mo, September 29.-The
stockholders of the Wabash Company met
this morning and confirmed the consolida-
ton of the Danville, Southwestern and
Cairo and Vincennes Railroads, making a
line direct from Danville to Cairo, Ills; also
the leasing of the st. Louis bridge and tun-
mel to the Wabash and Missouri Pacific
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
APPLICATIONS FOR 0FFICE.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Sept. 29.-There
have been large number of applications
at the White House for the withdrawal of
papers by office-seekers who had filed them
for the consideration of President Garfield.
Three or four clerks were busy to-day in
hunting these papers out of the pigeon
holes. They will all be returned, it is pre-
sumed, directed to President Arthur.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
IMPORTANT ARRESTS.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 29.-The four
men recently arrested, for the late attempt
to wreck the overland train near Cape
Horn, are now undergoing preliminary ex-
animation at Auburn. Mason, one of the
gang, has made full confession which is
corroborated by finding tools, arms, etc,
in the places designated by him. All
will undoubtedly be held to answer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

by the name of E. L. Brown, had built a
beautiful cottage at the Branch, and was
at loss for a name for it. He put his
case in the hands of the ladies, who began
experimenting on his own name, and after
repeated efforts succeeded, much to the
gentleman's delight, we may presume, in
metamorphosing the common place, matter
of fact, =. L. Brown, into romantic and
aristoeratic e'Elberon." So the story runs,
at any rate, and give it as it was related
To me
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
HIGH WATER IN WISCONSIN RIVERS,

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Sept. 29-The Chip
pewa and Eau Claire rivers are already
over thirteen feet above low water mark
and are still rising. The Little Falls dam
was reported going out last night at Wheat
ons mills Residents are prepared to move
on short notice. A part of the north side is
under water. All mills have stopped. A
flood is feared.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
EMULATING REPUBLICANS.

WnLIAMsPoRT Pa, Sept. 29.-The
Democratic State Convention adjourned at
2:15 this a. m. The rules were finally
withdrawn by Hensel, their mover, after a
tumultuous scene during which Hensel
resumed the chair
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
my Tnrmanted Rack,

is the exclamation of more than one poor
hard working men and women. Do you
know why it aches? 1t is because your
kidneys are over over-tasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cleansed of bad humors. Kidney-Wort is
the medicine you need. 1T acts like a
charm says well known physician, Il
never knew it to fall Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists. Boston Post.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
No ACTION.

WASHINGTON, Sept 29-Col. Corkhill,
I. S District Attorney, this morning re
ceived communication from Attorney
General Stockton, of New Jersey, stating
that no action would be taken in Guiteau's
case by the authOrit les of that State.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 260 pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 90 cents; same in paper
covers, 25 cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 20 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR. WHITTIER, the great specialist
6l7 st. Charles Street, st. Louis, BIO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

INDEPENDENCE. Mo. Sept. 29.-The
jury in the trial of William Ryan for par
ticipating in the robbery of the Chicago
and Alton Railroad train at Glendale,
October 8, 1870, have just rendered yer
dict of guilty, and assessed the punish
ment at twenty five years in the peniten-
tiary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
Political Doings, in Several
Western States.
Rise in Nails and other In
teresting information.
General Collection of the
Latest News.
MASSACHUSETTS pRoHIBIr1oN1srs.

BOSTON, Mass, Sept 29.-The Prohi-
bition State Convention nominated the fol-
lowing ticket: For Governor, Charles
Almy; for Lieutenant Governor, Timothy
K. Earle; Secretary of State, Solomon F.
Root Treasurer and Receiver General,
Thomas j. Lathrop; Auditor, Jonathan
Buck; Attorney General, Samuel NJ. Fair
hnld
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
PROBABILITIES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.-Upper Missis-
sppi and lower Missouri valleys: cloudy
weather with rain, southerly veering to
cooler northerly winds, falling followed by
rising barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

BECAUSE 1T ADDS TO PERSONAL BEAUTY
by restoring color and lustre to gray OF
faded hair, and is beneficial to the scalp, is
why Parker's Hair Balsam is such popu-
lar dressing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
EnIINn GIIITY nF MIrRnER.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, September 29.-Charles
Rose (colored) was found guilty of MUIR
der in the first degree this morning. His
victim was George Ingram, whom he stab
bed on the Sd of April last.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
TROJANS.

Troy, N. Y, Sept 29-The repubh-
cans of the second district elected four
delegates classed as three stalwarts, and
one as -Conkling
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

LONDON Sept. 29-The New Market
handicap was won by Victor Emanuel,
Vagrant second, Elf King third. Eight
ran, including Lorillards Passaic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

1t is simply marvellous how quickly con
stipation, bihousness, sick headache, fever
and ague, and malaria, are cured by Sell
ers' Liver Pills,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
FARMERS.

LONDON, Sept. 29.-Sixty three farmers
and others sailed from Liverpool Tuesday
for Texas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
GRANDMA GRARFIELD.

New YORK, Sept. subscriptions are
coming in to fund for the mother of the
late President Garfield.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
COMBINES CONQUEST.

PoUGHKEPsE, Sept 29-The Republi
cans of the First District elected anti
Conkling detected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
MrSHAPS.

ALpENA, Mich, Sept. ga party of
four from Crawford's Quarry, consisting
of George w. Harrison and daughter,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

COMMERCIAL
Wheat-Active and higher; No red Oct 52A
al 535S Dec 58bQ61 SOS.
Corn-Active and higher; mixed western spot 69
Q75M futures T51zeDs8k.
Oats-Higher; western 43G53; No Oct 447sD
A.
Pork-Quiet.
Lard-higher; II SO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
Chicago 81 acE st..

CRfo.es. Sept 80
wheat-Excited; 304c higher, firm throughout;
1 30 cash; d Get: 4448 Nov; 4o3s Dec:
CoIn-Strong and excited; &c higher; 7s14G72h
cash; 72s1 Oct; 73 Nov: 7G MAY.
Oats hxcited and higher; 45a cash and Oct;
46 Nov: 452l Dec; 50 May.
Rye-1 II.
Barley 12<Gf IL
Pork-Firmer; " 25l319 G5 cash.
Lard-Stronger; 12 22H bid cash and Oct; u 40
Nov; II 55 Dec.
Whisky-1 Is.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 23 600; unchanged.
Caftle-Receipts $500; exports steady 20G16 o;
lower grades completely demoIalized; common to
GOOD shipping 01l1s SO; butchers O003 7o +;
stockers and feeders = 1908 30.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
EDUCATIONAL.
MorganPark MiIitaryACademy

The best Boys Boarding School in the West.
Prepares for College Scientific School Bnsiness.
Location attractive and elevated. Session begi g
Sept, 18th, 1881. Send for Catalogue to Capt. ED
n. KIRK TALCOTT, Principal, Morgan Park
Cook Co Ills 7-1ad9m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
d TTAT, TNFIRMARY
Permanently Established since 1855
EoYne institution!

World renowned
recconmen eeek But order to show the ctze OF Rock
remarkable success other medicines, give the following:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

MRS. DIR KEcR-Dear Madam: feel it my dut
send word of praise and thanks for the benefit OF
had almost gone TO corruption; was nearly blInd
times confined to my room and bed. Ny hearing
My throat troubled me considerable. and my lung
When commenced with Mrs. DR.. keck'5 medl
not see to walk. The scum that had been growing
well any person. feel so well in II
feel like new person. No amount of money wou
meuced your treatment. We poor. but what j
med cines are all what you Recommend them to ;
house for any money. Ifthere is anything the maj
enjoy good neRlth, and can cheerfully receommen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29


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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29
New. York Market.

NEW YoRK, Sept. 29
FINANCIAL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-29

MRS. DR.. KEcK-Dear Madam: feel II may d
from catarrh to let them know how my little dang
had catarrh; never well day In her lif
remedies. They have completely cured her, and
fectly healthy child IN the city of Davenport. Au
Perry street
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-14

then be good joke. Minneapolis is well
up and level, SO much SO that you
look out all her streets quite against
the sky, which gives it little same.
ness not seen in other places tina,
we remember, yet it creates IN one a
gratifying feeling to think that right here
perhaps one is on top. We found Sacra-
menso lady acquaintance here, and with
them to-day did the town sud the falls OF
s.. Anthony and Minnehaha." The latter
is pretty little dash of water
from feeding stream into the
river. and the former By Government aid
has been given a smooth incli.e Of some
10 degrees for many feet, and the river
being full, one lady to-day. expressed it
when she said, THAT is a great lazy slide
of the waters, amt it 2" Here are i'm
mense Touring mills ON either side. The
best paft of this town is now ON the west
side OF the river s.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-14

Commenced all right, but in few mo-
ments we saw elephants turning sommer-
saults over pyramid of living statuary.
band Of horses trying to manage lot of
female equestrians and some Roman
wrestlers trying to catch some wingless
angels who were fitting just above and
out of their reach. The six clowns could
not reconcile this performance to US, and
we passed along ont among the wrld ami
mails, and found relief in admiring the care.
grace and enterprise with which one OF
them stood on a platform and held out to
ms sixteen-year-o sever and half
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-14

River to the new town of Niagara Falls,
Ontario. These Canadians are becoming
fast. They found out that their fashion
able friends would pass through their
a Clifton, and go to the town of Niagara
Falls, America, SO they could truthfully
say when at home that they had been to
Niagara Falls. So those having an eye to
business had the powers that be change
the name of the town of Clifton to Niagara
Falls, Ontario. Now they feel better, and
as one lady said to the writer, which has
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
THE LOUISIANA PILGRIMS.
n. Y. Times.

The "fifty colored citizens of Loulsi-
iana," who called on President Garfield
day or two since, are reported to have
taken the journey-they are presumably
bona f0e representatives o. the State
for the purpose ofpresenting an address
which is said to contain the views and
wishes of the colored people in that
part of the country. In the address
many good things are claimed for those
peopie-anong others that they are
not behind other American citizens in
the march of progress; that by their
labor seven.eighths of the sugar and
rice crops of the State are raised, and
tive-eighths of the cotton crop; and that
they pay taxes on property assessed for
$25, ,O0O,OO Further, according to the
address, the colored people ask no new
legislation, but want only tho honest
enforcement of laws already existing
for their protection, an equal participa-
tion in the benefits of the public school
system, and the full rights of citizens to
take part in political discussion and
vote freely as they please. This is
very excellent as far as it goes. The
address is indeed admirable, and the
President is reported to have expressed
himself as being highly pleased with it.
1t is to be hoped that he was not equal
ly well pleased with the three or four
unsavory New Orleans politicians who
were at the mead of the selfappointed
'committee representing the colored
people of louisiana" Those unfortun.
ate people have suffered many wrongs,
| among the worst of which have been
the impositions put upon them by "a
certain class of designing tricllslers OF
their own color. The person who is re-
ported to have otficiated AS the leading
spokesman of s'the committee'' is one
of tho chiefs of the class in question
He and men like him have already
done enough to misrerrcsent the black
people of the far South. Coming from
some other source, the satisfactory ad
dress referred to might have given NOR,
pleasure to Republicans who earnestly
desire the advancement of the freed
men. AS it is, however, the whole
affair may be regarded as the forerun
| ner Of an effort 20 secure Federal patro
mage for a selfish New Orleans ring
an effort which will be carefully watch.
ed and should be defeated.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
- ~
MALONE AND KELLOGG.

WAsUINGToN, April 3.-Mahone,
the repudiator, and Kellogg, the car
pet -bagger, are now absolute masters
of the Republican majority Of the Sen
ate. The detection of either of the two
would leave the Nice-President power
less, and throw the Republicans into a
minority. These two men are there
fore able to dicate the policy of the
party in the Senate and to name its
candidates for Office.
Malone and Kellogg actually did
nominate for Secretary of the Senate
George G.. Gorham, who in 1879 bolted
the Republican candidate for Governor
in California and took the stump for
Glenn, the Democratic candidate. The
Republicans of that State openly de-
uOunced Gorham's treachery, and de-
manded that his name be stricken from
the National Committee
But now that Gorham is supported
by Malone and Kellogg, the Republi-
can caucus has been told plainly that
he must be nominated, or no Republi-
can can hope to be elected. The two
votes of Malone and Kellogg decided
that question. Gorham was himself
the negotiator between Malone and
the Republicans for the control of the
organization.
II. III. Riddleberger is publicly knowr
AS Mahone'5 next friend. Malone ha.
glorificd him before the Senate, as "s
gallant cavalry captain in the Con
federate service He was q Hancock
elector, on Mahone's ticket last Novem
ber, and the author of the bill in th'
/ Virginia Legislature to repudiate one
third of the State debt, and to discredi
! the bonds for the remaining two-thirds
] The Republicans have done man.
discreditable things to retain power
They have used the army, corrupted
the ballot box, seated bogus Senator
and Representatives,, sustained carpet
bag thieves, stolen States, and rewarded
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15

perjurers and forgers in Louisiana,
South Carolina, and Florida with Office.
But heretofore they have always at
tempted to cover up transactions of this
sort, and to plaster them over with
deceptions aud falsehoods. In the pre-
sent case, they have openly bought the
vote necessary to give them what Is
called "a constitutional majority" and
they have as openly paid over the price
in the shape of tho nominations of
Gorham and Riddleberger.
Neither of these men could have
been nominated had not Malone held
in his single vote tho key to the situa-
tion: and he was backed by Kellogg,
who holds a seat in the Senate by
virtue of the grossest fraud.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
WESTERN DEMOCRATS AND THE
TARIFF.

[Des Moines Iowa. State Leader, March 2s.1
II the Democratic party would live
and flourish in the West, Western
Democrats must assert their rights in
the party. All this vast agricultural
section has been paying subsidy to the
Eastern factOry-owners since 1862.
The tariff law was enacted largely as a
war measure; its excuse then was
found in the revenue needed to sup
port our armies. That time has passed,
and the excuse given has passed also.
Now the Western farmer, the stock
grower, the dairymen, the millers,
and the vast mercantile interest should
enjoy equal privileges tor money max
ing, and they are entitled TO cxemp-
tion from the taxation which is levied
upon them for the benefit of others
who live in II more eastern climate.
The Democrats in Iowa can make their
issue on the tariff question from this
time forward. They can insist that no
United States Senator nor member
of Congress should be chosen unless he
takes position for or against tariff for
revenue only. Every Democrat can
make this his prominent demand, and
every Democratic newspaper can harp
upon this issue, and do it so stead fastiy
and with such COgcnt and indisputablc
arguments that the Republican party
can be forced to nominate candidates
favorable TO n tariff for revenue only o,
take great risk of defeat at the polls
The Leader shall not cease its warfare
even If 1t stands alone on this question
and there il already enough tariff
leaven among the people which viii
make change In the whole body pol,
itic. The AGRICULTURAL industries want
taxation levied alike upon all classes
They want tariff reform till we have q
pure and simple revenue tariff. In
this policy we need no lesson and
should accept no dictation from Dem
ocratic politicians East or South. We
are our own keepers, and our own in
terests ought to build for us party.
The question what degree Of heat Is
necessary to destroy trichinW i'm swine =
flesh is of importance. n German eN-
pert says that If the pieces put into II
pot to boil are large, trichinm in the
middle are not certain 10 be killed by
such degree OF cooking ~ they are
usually subjected to. As long as meat
retains the pink color known as "rare''
II has been insufIiciontly cooked TO des
troy the parasites. Smoking and pick
ling the meat are of no use whatever
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
w. Il. NkiIlSapS,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
"A will practice in the courts of the ruth
Judicial District, and in the supreme Court
at Monroe. viii lake claims for collection
i'll all the parishes of North Louisiana, with
privilege Of managing same through resi-
dent attorneys.
November 4, 1850.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
John NIclInPry,

ATTORNEY AT LAW Il LAND AGENT,
No. Is Carondelet ST, New Orleans.
T AND BUSINE ESS at the Land Offices in
IL New Orleans and Washington City at
tended to. Agency tor sale and purchase
OF Plantations, Farms and unimproVed
lands solicited.
aF Major j. q. Richardson is associate ed
with Mr.. MrEnerv in the land business,
TO which he will give his entire attention.
January Il, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
John III. hbinKgraVe,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
n Office opposite Court House Practices
in all the Courts of North Louisiana; also
in the Supreme Court of the state and the
Federal Courts. All claims, including cot
ton claims, Will receive prompt attention.
Land Offi.e and Pension matters attended
to. March 2S, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
. WONDERFUL CARGO OF COTTON.

The steamboat Henry Frank landed
at the wharf, head of Gravier street, at
I O'Clock. A large crowd of spectators
assembled on the I.evee to witness the
arrival of the champion load, and the
hurricane decks Of neighboring steam
boats We're thronged.
About quarter past IL o'clock the
Frank was sighted, coming slowly
around the bend. When she came fair
iy into view singular spectacle was
presented. A dense mass of cotton
bales as high rs the hurricane deck
concealed entirely the body of the yes.
sci. Only pilot.house and chimneys
were to be observed, and the water be-
ing almost on level with the boiler
deck, the boat had the appearance of
an immense pile of cotton floating
down on tho surface of the river. She
stopped in the channel opposite her
wharf, and then sidled into shore,
backing slowly up stream so as to make
a landing, which was safely accom-
plishcd with the aid of tug.
Every one remarked how compactly
this cargo of 1926 bales was slowed, l3
tiers high along the sides, and II to 10
forward where the bales rise in pyra-
midal shape. Suspended above the
hurricane deck was single bale bear.
ing the figures 1926.
This is the largest load of cotton ever
brought into this or any other port.
Her cargo exceeds the Chas. p. Chou
teau's champion load OF Ssis bales
3S2 bales more.
In addition the Frank had 1918 sacks
seed, 1924 sacks oil cake, 500 sacks cot.
ton seed meal, 7O5 sacks corn, sacks
coffee, bundles empty sacks, . wagons
and IA packages sundries, amounting
to over go tons, or equal to 1000 bales
of cotton. But the Frank has brought
in heavier loads than this on several
occasions.
From Memphis down the Frank
cleaned out every bale there was ready
for shipment and could have taken 800
bales more.
This immense cargo is worth, at
present prices, S465,0OO, and every item
of it was landed in good order.
The Henry Frank bore her immense
load with perfect ease. Her nose was
well out of the water and her guards
We're ut least two inches clear of the
| water in every place.
The Henry Frank is 2S5 feet long,
with 80 feet beam.
The Charles p. Chouteau is 335 feet
long, with 81 feet beam.
| The Frank was received with usual
marine honors, all the boats and tugs
in port having steam up saluting her
after their own demonstratiVe fashion.
~. u. Ticdy,0ie, 9th.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
TALBOT STlLLMAN
+. p. STUBBS.
Stubi,s Il Stilimnn,

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW. Monroe, La,
N will practice in the Parishes %:
and in the Federal Courts. VIII take
claims for collect ion in all other parishes in
,nle in connection with attorneys residing
there. March :. 1879. lY
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
c. ]. BOATNER. NJ. j. llDDEI
ROatner ~ H.iIIells

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT
N Law, Monroe, La, will practice in all
the Parishes of North Louisiana, in the
Supreme Court at Monroe, the Federal
Courts, and in the Land Office Department
of the General Government.
Office fronting northeast corner OF public
square. January 3, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
Dentistry.

d DAINLESS extraction of teeth by the aid
L of nitrous oxide ga, as,administered by Dr.
r--Beatty ~ Son, dentists. Can refer to
gsal1e of 20 years standing in Monroe.
Office o.Fer the Bank.
Monroe, La, Deceiubar II, 1850.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15
Il. RICHARDSON. $. II. NJ 'ENEF
Richardson 81 McEnery,

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
N will practice in all the parishes OF
North Louisiana, the Supreme Court of the
State, the Federal Courts, and i'll the Land
Office Department OF the General Govern
neut January IL, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-04-15

The Sucz canal IL changing the eli
mate of the Red sea and the Indian
ocean. Alden, which is at the mouth
of the sea, enjoyed the other day reg
ular rain storm, the first that has oc-
Cured there in thirty-two centuries.
Showers fall in Alden, on the average, +,
once in three years, but they are puny !,
sickiy affairs. The late storm flooded
the country and frightened the natives,
who hud never seen genuine rain be-
fore, out of their wits.