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We suppose most people think when they
read Of great battle that all the either side
were engaged in lighting, At any rate some
time OF another under fire. Why should one side
have been defeated II 1t had not put forth all its
strength? But, says the author, 'durng the great
battles of the FTanCO-terman War the numbers
were so great that seldom more than tMo.thIrds Of
those present were ever unCer fire at all. - Al
Sadowa, In 1856, the Prussans brought ri, 600 men
into the field, but only l29, 900 came under fire. In
the same battle the defeated Austrans brought
2l5, coo men into the field, but less that G5
these were never In action. When we consider the
tremendous lighting In 1870 and the number of bat
ties, 1t is surprising Ia learn that only 900 men
were killed and less than 80, 900 wounded In the
German army during the whole war by rifle bullets:
and still more remarkable that only 700 men were
Killed and I, 40 wounded by artillery fire. - |
trust, ~ adds Sir Garnet. THAT these figures
VIII put stop 10 the cry fer more guns
which one still hears occasionally. When we COM
pare the losses incurred such battles as GrayeOtt
and Sedan with those incurred in the smOohbOre
of BoTodnO aud Waterloo, II is plain that Increased
facilities for destroying are not accompanied by a
corresponding amount of destruction. - At Grave
lotte the Germans lost LOO per cent. In killed aud
5. So per cent In wounded. - At BorudIno the Rus
wounded, the French, who were the yictors, having
stu higher proportion. II cannot he said that
battles Of much shorter duration now. Waterloo
aud GravelOtte were both begun about noon and
finished about o. clock In the evening. II took six
hours to fight out Austerlitl but no less than twelve
to settle matters at SolierinO. In spite OF the
nous superiority OF the Germans at Worth, that
battle lasted for seven and half hours. II may per-
haps he the that, from the great use to which
take longer than ever to find out which Is The win
ming sIue,-SUecidtOr,
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Mr. Edward l.. Mills, of this city has
secured die Skating Rink for one week In February
for Mr.. Charley Lincoln, Of Detroit, Mich, the
manager OF all the principal dog shows which have
been held In this country, who proposes 10 give an
exhibition Of dogs here, which WILL If possible SUR
pass any heretofore given In TINS country The build
spOrtsm0u aud the lovers OF dogs IN city give the
management the support IT deserves, by attendance
aud tho entry Of their dogs for exhibition and COM
petition for the valuable prizes which win DO offered
It's success Will DO assured.
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opening of ihsN ow auseum Christmas
DAY.

The Dime Museum will open ON ChTi 5tmas
uaN and blight. IN thglT uvW establishment enlarged
sul IthllUI, Penney IRauia avenue, near Eleventh
rIftri lair taIIil Theatre. The met hs1T contains
fHH musrIa of living CgrusItlgH among which b. tIe
bite Moor, the mammoth Baby Giant Hairy Man
no siberia tIfta.san ladies' etc. auu the theatrical
Performance will present ana array Of artistic that D.
h.inuiHhlur chat such Eusl entertainment can hu
ENrH lHr ~ small change only ieu cents to an,
Igsr muaruuH among The latest success lu al the
principal Ctie. no liquors aDi, but the best Of order
mHlutlIUrh.
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TIVE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY.
THE TRUNK LINE TO THE SOUTH, SOUTH
WEST AND WEST.

TIIE TRUNK LINE TO THE bOUIII, bOUTU :
WEST AND WEST.
Schedule In effect DECEMBER "A, 1859.
7. 10 A. NJ, - NEW ORLEANS MAIL Daily.
Making close connections to all points South
and Southwest with Pullman Sleeping Cars
fiOm Washington, via Danyille TO Atlanta, ana
Atlanta to Now Orleans. Also, from Washington
10 New orleans. via LynChbuTg AMI Bristol.
1870 T.. M.--LOUISYILLE FAST LINE, daily, Via
Charlottesville HGntlngtOu, aud Lexington, TO
Cincinnati, Louisville, aud all Western points,
Pullman Sleeping Cars, Washington 10 Louisville
IO:35P. M.-SOUTHERN MAIL AND EXPRESS,
Daily, to all points South and Southeast via Dan
VILE aud Charlotte, with Pullman Sleeping Cars,
Washington 10 Charleston.
For all points MANASSAS Division take 7:lO A. NJ.
train daily except Sunday. For WarrentOn, take
7:IO a. N. and ago r. Nj. train daily.
For tickets aud all information inquire at COM
pany's ONCE, con Pennsylvania avenue, or at Union
M,sIAUGHTER, Gen. Pass Agent.
n. MACDANIEL, Agent,
SOL, HAAS, franc Manager.
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Death orCoi. ID. @. Cox.

A large circle OF his friends in this city
VIII be grieyed 10 learn Of the death yesterday morn
Ing, Ia Chicago, where he visiting his brother,
Cu. ID, q. Cox, formerly pension agent Ia this city.
Col. Cox was man Of fine appearance, pleasant
manners, aud many sterling traits OF character.
During the he was private secretary 10 Governor
Tod aud ne was assistant adjulaut general Of Ohio
under Governor j. ID. Cox.
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Ii is understood that a meeting is being
arranged between members of the three clubs to carry
out the idea started by THE IlERAL for the formation
of n Potomac River Navy. In conversation with a
number of the Leading members of the clubs during
last week all agreed that the starting uf navy STINT.
lar to those of the passlic aud chuyki Rivers was
the most desirable thing now for our clubs and the
hope was expressed that the idea would assume shape
ere the opening OF next season
The two handsome working boats nut up
for rattle at the Coumhil Fair not Milling, the
Eefs of the concern filled the whole lot urOu of
the boats and the successful winner was Mr..
Crounsc, who Immediately filed an application for
membership in the Columbia Club.
The new club rooms of the Columbia Boat
Club li25 New York avenue, were formally opened
on Monday night last, and are now ready for the
visits of the members aud iher friends. The rooms
are handsomely upholstered and furnished with all the
improvements necessary for the comfort Of visitors.
The walls are covered with handsome paintings in
oil and water, while the many pretty banners won
in aquatic contests also In position and enhance
the appearance greatly. newly improved billiard
and pool table combined of the Colleuder patent Is
also one of the attractions, In the annex Is fully
equipped rowing machine. un which tho oarsmerl
viii put great deal of their time Admiral Harry
Towers and Commodore Pat Murphy at present
in charge of the rooms.
The Potomacs are vigorously at work get
ting, their rooms in Coruoram Building in condition
They will be handsomely fitted up.
Charley Warden, of the Potumacs, will
put lot OF bis time next in the singles lie
having ordered a new boat from John Kennedy.
q. 4. R.-The comrades of Post No. 3
requested to assemble at Il. A. Il. HAM, seventh
and l. streets, tubs afternoon at clock, to attend
the funeral of their late Comrade, Royal Parkinson.
For the holidays
| We are Offering special inducements i'll boys
clothing. EiSeman Bros. the most prominent
clothiers and tailors, corner Seventh and +.
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An Immense Invnino

Ofboys' clothing and oyercoats Just received,
which we VIII sell way below former prices. Else
man Bros, the most prominent c0lhiers and tall
OIs corner Seventh aud u,
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Won Wand CIo1hinn

For yourself or boys, call early and avoid the
rush al Eseman Bros, the most prominent Clothefs
and tai0Is, corner Seventh and 4.
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Diplomat whipped.

To offer special prices on overcoats OF every
description. Eiseman Bros. the most prominent
olothiers and tailors, corner Seventh and +.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

ScANLoN S BILLIARD PARLoRs, Ninth street,
IN the building formerly occupied by Abner, the
tnest rooms OF the kind In America. Can and try
the new cushioned tables The bar is the best In the
city.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

MAS CARDS, Jap. and scrap pictures.
fancy papers, borders. j. Jay Gould's wonderful
picture store, AL Ninth street.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

To ALL coEcERYED.-For engraved visiting
cards go TO COopers, Thirteenth and streets
northwest.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

VISITING CARDS printed at 30 cents per
rack by Byron 5. Adams lie Droit Building.
Two beautiful rooms in Osborne Flat, 500
Fourteenth street, will be vacant on January /.
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Dress salts.


Do different gualitrF aud prices, M Else
man LIgtl seventh aud D. aIerls.
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Call Early Christmas Morning,
TheIate Mis-. AnuC Car,oII

As we will close at p. NJ. George Sprans
One-prlce cOthier 5O7 Seventh street.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

SPECIAL ATTENTION is called to the sale
advertised in auction column by Walter Il. Williams
~ Co., aucttoneers, announcing for sale Thurs
ANY December IS ut 10 O'Clock a. NJ, superior
collection OF furniture, made TO ORDER at 1908 II
street northwest.
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TTNHE NEW DIME MUSEUM.
Il (LATE CAPITAL THEATRE
rENNSN LNANIA AVENUE, NEAR ELEVENTH
STREET.
For the patronage Of
LADIES, CHILDREN. AND FAMILY PARTIES
VIII Omen, commencing Christmas day and night,
WONDERFUL LIVING CURIOslTIFS
And
GRAND PERFORMANCE.
THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE MOOR THE HAIRY
MAN OF SIBERIA, ClRCASSIAN AND ALBINO
LADIES, AND THE GREAT RHoDA ILLUSION.
ON the stage win appear Professor Everett, the
Great Magician, from the West Side Aqua.
rlum London.
Mons. Antoine and his funny little people-Marion-
cites, Humpty Dumpty, etc, The Fire King and
living Salamander. The original Dick Sands in his
Great Irish SpeCialtcs II. r.. Edwards In his Grand
Changes and Songs. The Egyptian Vocalist and
other Novelties, concluding with the Christmas Bur
esque OF Baby Elephant.
Admission TO all only 10 cents Performances
Morning, Afternoon aud Night. de,l-It
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

The attention of the readers of The Sun
DAY HERALD is called TO the advertisement of Mr..
J. u. Free, the popular bookseller street, opposite
the Ehhii House, and also OF Fourteenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue, where will be found
not only the latest publications by the finest authors,
nut in addition u fine assortment of the very finest
GOODS suitable for holiday gifts Mr.. Free Is a relia-
hle business man, and fair dealing is his motto.
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InIlIIIIIaaiaIIera.

incorporated In 1868 for 25 years by the Legislature
for Educational and Charitable purposes-with capt
tai OF q, 600, 000-to which reserve fund OF over
1850, 900 has since been added.
by AN overwhelming popular vote its franchise was
made part OF the present State Constitution adopted
December 2, A. ID. 1879.
The only LOTTERY eUer UOtsd on and Endorsed by
the people Of any state.
N nsp,r scales or ,oSfnones
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sag Blue Trico, oolong overooats. sas
THE LIGHT INFANTRY

Satin-lined sleeves, silk-faced. Georg,
spmusy, one-price cother, 5O7 seventh street.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

KINGS PAIACE.--Great cosing-out sale
hud souvenir week. Every purchaser will receive at
our cpsing-out sale this week handsome Christmas
souvenir Having determined at this early stage to
close oar entire stock there viii he elegant chance
10 obtain splendid bargains. Stock Of millinery and
oloaks. as well as holiday goods, have to be closed
cut without reserve. Don't miss your chance. Call
early IN avoid the rush.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

SAKs y Co., the king clothiers of this city,
have let the whirlwndS loose In tornado o. low
prices, crushing through and rolling over all oppo-
siiinn. The problem OF these low prices Is to move
goods rapidly. Every person Interested I'm the pur-
chase OF clothing should not fail to read the an
houncement ot this firm In another column Of thi.
issue oI THE SUNDAY HERALD, rs the same will he
found hnih Interesting and rrnRtahle.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24
$50 English ChinchiIIa Overcoars. 81,
Rench Show of Dogs.

Satn-lined sleeves, cOth-bOund. George
/ spransy, one-price clother bO7 Seventh street.
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knights qt Honor.-Potomac Lodge No.
1924 has elected the following officers for the ensuing
Pitcher, V. D.. william H. Hutchinson, A. D.; r.
h. Storm, Reporter; James W. Wsner. Il. r.: j.
II. Carmencke Treasurer David j. Evans, Chap
lain; John o. Cornell, Guide Robert Jrouand Guar
dian: q. II. Cooper, Sentinel; h. +. Thomas, W. $.
Boyd, W. II. Webster, Trustees; DR.. j. n. Winter
Medical Examiner: H. l. Storm, Rep. to strand
Lodge; J W. Wisner, Alternate.
Knights and Ladies Of Columbia
Lodge No. 500 has elected the following officers the
ensuing year: Protector f. T.. Storm; Vice Protector
Miss Julia Powell; Financial Secretary; George W.
Babcock; Secretary, N. c. Martin; Treasurer, II. Is.
Darympe; Chaplain, Mrs. S.A. WOlhaupter Guide
Mrs. Il. A. Dalrymple; Guardian h. X. S. Plant
Sentinel, G. Il. Town; Medical Examiner, Dr. u. T..
Wolhaupter; Trustees, James C. Dulin, NJ. ID. Months
and Robert Bell Jr.
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rHosE who have failed to complete their
holiday purchases will nnd opportunity TO do so to-
morrow. as the establishment Of Mr.. i. Matkriter
viii tematn open rs usual. Purchasers win lind here
handsome holiday gifts appropriate for all seasons OF
both foreign and domestic manufacture consisting Of
number Of l,TewcttOn'S pastels, imported nor
oolnin plaques, handsomely mounted in velvet &.
card receivers aud other goods, any one of which
would make handsome and appropriate present
Polite attention aud moderate prices makes Mark
riter's desirable place To make purchases.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

A VISIT to the mammoth store of Kennedy
Son, 1909 street, viii convince the most
skeptcn that Vt Is the finest equipped grocery estah
lshmcnt iu the District. The holiday goods ara
abundant, aud all purchasers VIII nud, above all
things, tie nutest attention from the clerks not
MithStaudinC the rush at this Of the trade.
For New Year s Day Mr.. Kennedy has received n
choice lot nt foreign and domestic goods, such a.
liquors, chooses, and candles.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-24

MoRE SLvERwARE.-The largest audience
~ the week attended the sale Of silverwate, bronzes
.tc last evening at the saesroom Of Mcssrs Walter
~ Williams a Co, and the bidding ut times was
very lively. The goods are sold approval, aud
purchasers need not take them away unless
thoroughly satisfied. More goods have been opened
and VIII lie sold Tuesday morning at iO.3 clock,
aui $3.50 and 1870 O'Clock T.. NJ, lasting few days
uulv.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-08
The Pug-NOsed Girl.

An editor on the Philadelphia
Times is blessed with a pug.nosed
girl, and has been enchanted into
pug-nosed ecstacy. HeSr him:
ANY girl in the wide world can
have u snub nose without any
trouble at all, but not one girl in
ten millions attains 10 the ravish.
ing delectability OF q dear little
pug. There are inconsiderate, su-
perficlal observers who aver that
snubs and pugs are very much the
same thing. This Is absurd. 1t
would be as rational to assert the
identity of one of CamGns' dainty
shepherdesses and respectable
but undressing colored washer
woman.
The pug.nosed girl Is a distinct
type and she knows it. Possess
ing a pug.nose, she possesses GER
tam privileges and immunities 90
which no other sort of nosed girl
can lay claim. Occupying this
peculiar and elevated position, she
is at once fascinating and harrow.
ing. With her nose, by right d.
vine, goes a rosebud mouth that
anybody can see at half glance
was made principally for kissing.
Nobody ever dreams OF kissing
lips which have a long Roman
nose sternly standing seminal over
them. But the pug.nOsed girls
lips are not guarded at all; on the
contrary. they are most temptingly
accessible. And when she smiles
and she has q great way of smil-
ing, the dear thing!-and her nose
sympathizes with the muscular
movement and tips itself a little
higher, it seems Just like a formal
invitation. That is the fascinating
part of the performance. The har-
rowing part Of it is when, encOur-
aged by what seems to be so en-
couraging, you try to accept the
invitation-and find that she is not
the sort of a pug-nosed girl at all !!
II is a dismal business, this, when
the pug.nosed girl is put to the
test of actual kissing and her rose.
oud mouth Is proved to be but a
delusion and snare. This little
ray of hope that illumes the gloomy
horizon under these melancholy
circumstances is that success can
be comprised by trying again,
For, while she Is known all too
well to be mettlesome, unman-
ageable little body, there are facts
recorded concerning the pug-nosed
girl which prove that she is not
persistently and irrevocably cruel.
In n moment of contritiOn, herself
sorrOwing because of the sorrow
which she had caused, she has
been known to quicker her pretty
lips as they ought to be puckered,
and so TO yield them allies to the
invitation extended by her angelic,
unprotecting nose. Humanity Is
strengthened and stayed In this
sorrowing world by the fact that
the pug-nOsed girl lives in it. She
may be, indeed she is at times, ras-
ping: but IN the long run she Is
the source Of exceeding cheer.
Llght,minded, little-knowing folk |
may rail at her nose and affirm |
that no charm whatever appertains
10 its pugglshness. Bat the wise
are not swayed from their wisdom |
by the patter OF fools, and those
pni'o>. pliers whose field of study |
Is the world know that the pug
nosed girl is a delicious ethnolo-
yic success"
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Joy. Joy to the World.

II you meet man who looks as il he had lost
all his friends, had his house burned down and
business destroyed, Just mOke up your mind that
he either has dyspepsia his liver is out OF order
The hest thing you can do for such a woebegone
individual is to advise him to 20 to your drug
store and get a bottle OF DR.. Jones' Red Clover
Tonic, which will cure him without fail. Also
an infallible remedy for pimples and blotches on
the tace. Only SO cents bottle. I'D
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.Hason's % lid. TO Ottaie0.

NOTR-Tracts or Lots marked thus . in the
foregoing list were forfeited for the year 1850.
thoss marked thus - were forfeited for the
years 1873 and 1880. those marked thus -.
were forfeited Tor the years 1888. 1873 and $3.50
those marked thus ( were forfeited for the
years 1871. 1873, 1873 and $50; those marked
thus were forfeited for the years 1876, is1,,
ISIS, 1873 and ESQ; those marked thus were
forfeited for the years 1875, 1876. 1877, ls.s,
1879 snd lsSD; those marked thus were for
feited for the years 1874, ls15. 1876, 1871, ISIS
1873 and 1850: those marked thus were for
feited for the years 1873. 1874, 1873, 1876, ls,
ls's. 1873 ana lssO; those marked thus - were
fopfeited for the years 1872. 1913. ls1l. 1915.
] s16. ls11. 1858. 1873 and $50; those marked
thus = we're forfeited for the years 1871, 1871,
1871 1874. 1875, 1876. lsIL ISIS. 1879 and lssO:
those marked tins we're forfeited for the
years 1870 ISL. ls.e. iSt3 1874, 1873 1876, 1871
ls,s. is19 and $50; and those markell thus
- were fo'feired f0r the years 1883. $50.
1871. ls12 is3. iS'i. 1876. 1876. 1871. 1875. 1879
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Nearly u Miracle.

A. Asenith Hall, BinghamtOn. n. Y. writes: 81
for several months with dull pain
through left lung and shoulder. / lost my spr.
it's, appetite and color and could with difficulty
keep up all day. NV mother procured some
Burdock Blood Btters. took them as directed
and have felt no pain since first week after using
them, and am now quite we'll" Price, 500.
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The County Omcas.

The County OnicNs.
The following were this week granted licenses
to marry:
Edward F. Hemstead ann Carrie r, Marks.
John G. J. Baptist and Emma Neff.
Horace j. Barrett and Catharine Ridge.
John Galloway and Emma l.. Woollencraft.
WIN. NJ. Knlckerbocker and Mrs. Jane s.
Cotton.
Ira England and Caroline johnson.
James Kirkwood and Anna Fogo.
John Basrs and johanna Reisner.
j. Louis ThrOn and Minnie Schultz.
Lesnder Bickford and Mrs. Martha j. Thacker.
Henry Zolpher. jr, and Maria Beck
Certificates OF Is births and two deaths were
this week filed for record.
REAL. ESTATE.
During the week real estate instruments num-
bered from 80 AGA to 23 $50 were filed for record.
The money involved in the transact ions was
sales .....,.,....' .soo'Svs ~
LOANS ...........' ''''''..'''' 1o'oi' 10
Sales OF corporation property were as numer.
Gus as usual, but the loans on that kind OF prop
erty were few and of small amount The sales
footed up $26,953. The sales were distributed
as follows: La Sale, Z, $3.50; Peru, 4, $l965;
Ottawa, 8. s3O4s; streator, II, sll 400; Mendoza,
1895; Utica, $l4O0; Seneca. $500; Earlville,
$500; Grand Ridge, 800; Sheridan, 800.
Among the transfers were the following pieces
Lot 4 and e25ft 5 and e75ft blk 81, La Sale
$500
Lots 0 and 10 blk 70 8 Il s add, Peru, $3.50.
Lot IL blk 50 states add, Ottawa, $1,000.
PIT seq 50 81 3, Eagle, $500.
VIII nwq . "a 5 and 90. 76a pit seq "a 5 and
Lola pit neg s "a 5, Miller, $S9SS.
N78ft lots 8 and blk 2 Lapsley's add, La Sale,
$ll25.
S99a neg IL "a 5, Dayton, $1,000.
Nwq % "a 9, Dayton, $1,000
145a pit NEG Is, 80, l. Eden, 1880.
Eli swq % 8! l, Hope, $4,000.
Sh lot | and blk 8, Ottawa north, $23S
Eli swq 80 SO s. So Ottawa, $4OOs.
Lot blk "a Vests add, Mendoza, $3.50,
Lots l and aud eli and Is Clark's add, Utica
north, $l40O.
Lot is blk 5 Underhil's add, Crotty (seneca),
5000. ~
Lot Is blk l Bronson's lst add, Streator, $3.50
TIA pit lot subd sh SO 81 3, Bruce. f60o0.
Eli sl25ft 4 30, Streator, $3.50
Coal under und Il Of q In eh swq IL ~ . near
Marseilles 5000. 1900
Lot 4 S and 8 blk 10, Strestor, 5000.
Lots IS IA blk 20, La Sale. $3.50. ,.....
Lot 10 blk 81, La Sale, S14O0.
Lots 5 6 and blk I Stilson's add, EarlViiie,
$500.
Lots IL and 10 blk IL Villa Park add, streator.
$1OO.
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The Parrot Wondered.

Two sailors went with a TAME
parrot to show in Toxic, where
a japanese was giving an exhIbi
ton of slelght ofhand, interspers
ed with acrobatic feats.
AT the end of each trick the sail
ors would say: Now isn't thai
clever. Wonder what he'll dc
neXt?"
With each act Of the perform.
ance their establishment increased,
and they kept muttering: "Won.
der what he'll do next?"
The parrot heard this exclama.
ton so often that he picked it up
of hand, as it were.
Presently the japanese under,
took to keep In the air number
of bamboo sticks ignited at both
ends, but having his attention dis
tracied by movement in the au-
dience, he allowed one OF the
sticks to drop. Unfortunately 1t
fell upon a heap Of firecrackers,
bombs, &c, which exploded, blew
out the walls, blew off the roof,
scattered the audience in all direc-
tons, and sent the parrot, minus
its tail feathers and one eye, about
400 yards.
AS the bird came down with a
flop, it shrleked: Wasn't that
clever! Wonder what he'll do
next:"