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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
North East of Town.

WESLEY CHAPEL, March 24.-ED1T.
OR GRAPHIC.-The roads are almost
impossible and about all you can hear
is 1.-THE mud, the mud"
The Sunday School at Wesley Chap.
ell is IN prosperous condition with G
H. Willard as sup't and W. NJ. Brooks
as Sect.
Preaching at the Chapel the third
Sunday at II O'Clock, and the fourth
Sunday at 8 O'Clock by Rev. Turner.
The singing school at the chapel ceases
TO be, having closed sometime since
making the third term taught by Prof.
Brooks with a marked Improvement IN
singing.
Miss Agee from Usage County is Wis
ting Mrs. William Waddill of this
neighborhood.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
Craw fOrdyIIIe items.
Graphic Correspondence. [


Everybody is cheerful with the com
ing OF spring.
Farmers are preparing 20 SOW and
reap an abundance OF all kinds of
grain, in spite of the representations
OF dire disaster INDUCED by some.
Mr.. Howard Crawford, son of A.
Crawford was visiting his father last
week.
VIM. Morelock starts on a tour
through the fan west IN a short time.
He goes in search of health. We wish
him success. He is one of our best citi-
zens.
Old Mr.. Allen familiarly known as
judge, Is lying in a critical condition
from the Effects of palsy His extreme
age render his recovery doubtful.
Samuel CIaybrook, jr., is moving to
his place two miles east of Greencf stle
The coal men here have drilled IN
rock about four feet and expect to find
coal beneath. They are down about
sixty feet. E.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
The Oldest Magazine In America.

Although nearly every one knows
Godey's Lady's Book it is not generally
known that it is the oldest monthly
publication in America Established
IN 1890, it outllved ali other magazines,
and might with propriety be called the
mother Of magazines, in this country.
Grey-haired men and women remem-
Der /, as a entertainer when their hearts
were Young and young people associate
It with their first introduction to stories
Of romance, and the rising generation
find it as pure and interesting as
did its parents, ay, as It's grand
parents did in days OF" Aud Lang
Syne." It is an old and wel-remem-
bered landmark in our American
literature, and we doubt not that many
of our readers will recall with il pleas
entnemories Of otherdays The young
editor ard proprietor, who now pub
fishes 1t, has evidently determind that
all who seek to renew their acquaintance
with the old fayUrite shall not be dlssa.
pointed. As viewed mechanically
it is excelled by none, while Its corps
Of literary contributors includes many
ofthe best known names Of magazine
writer's. It certainly speakes well for it
and our people, that, notwithstanding
the enormous efforts made BY the pub
fishers OF the numerous penny dread
luls, " 1t finds such a large patronage,
not OILY in America, but all over the
world. Although its low subscription
price ($z.oo a year, may somewhat
influence its large circulation. we are
inclined to ascrlbe its popularity to
intrinsic merit, and we most cordially
bid the old book God speed on its
second half-century.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
The Arion Glee Club.

A very fine audience greeted the
Arion Glee Club at Smiths Opera
honse on Friday night, on the occa-
sion Of their first public concert. We
are glad to know that the financial re.
suit was quite gratifying leaving some
thing over ifty dollars in the treasury
after all expenses were paid.
SO much time has elapsed since the
concert that we shall not attempt to
give more than brief note Of the OK
ercises
The duet: maggie Darling, Now
Goodbye" as rendered by w. A.
Cole and Mss Miriam Davis elected
much applause, and The rendition OIL
her part, by Miss Davis, was especial
ly worthy Of praise.
The male Quarteite by Messcrs
Gentry, McFadon, Parker, and Shel.
don, was another piece that attracted
much applause.
The Piano Solo by Mrs +. c. Bill.
ings was highly appreciated by the
good judges Of music, of which there
were many IN the audience.
The Character Quartette Manager
in Trouble) by Misses Brenneman and
Green, and Messrs Patten and Nor
row was excellently rendered and
drought down the house. in a storm
of appause.
Mrs. Frank Parker and Miss Carrie
Eggeston both contributed much to
the success OF the entertainment by
their skiIlful piano Accomplishments.
The Orchestra, also, under the lead
of Mr.. A. NJ. Smith, was another mark
ed feature ofthe evenings programme.
Where all did so well one is tempt.
ed to mention all who participated and
to give each their due need OF praise
but space forblds. We hope the
"Arious" will favor Kirksyille with an
other concert in the near future.
We think 1t would be a SPLENDID idea
for the club to favor the community
with similar entertainment at least
once a month. Aside from all money
considerations, it would be a means of
culture IN the community Of incalcula-
bic value
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
KIRKsVILLE NJ ARKET REPORT

HOGS $500 to $3.50
STEERS $3.50 10 $3.50
SHEEP % to 4.
DRY COWS: 8. 90 to 400
COWS & CALVES s25 to $40
CORN: 5jc TO zoe
CORN for seed selling at $50
OATS: pc.
WHEAT: Is to S5c.
TIMOTHY SEED: 80 selling
CLOVER SEED: $500 o 7 90 selling
HI NGA2IAS:7je selling
MlLLETT: 75e. selling
RYE: 35c
HAY +: $3.50 to coo.
BUTTER : 25c
EGGS l4c.
BEANS: White 1.50. to 2CO
CHICKENS: 500
DUCKS: 4 to &c full ieathered.
GEkSE: 400 per doz
~ RkEY: 6 to nc per 10.
APPLES. 10 to so
BEESWAX-I8.
HORSE MARKET.
Drivers S75 to $40
Streeters $40 TO S10j
Saddleis $50 10 $105.
Southern so TO $50,
Market fiat, no buyers. no market
ST. LOUIS MARKETS.
CATTLE Market sluggish. good 10
heavy steers 500 to els; light to
fair $40 to $40.
HOGS Trade active, butchers heavy
8 30 10 40 workers. 80 to 40.
CORN 4719; oats 50; hay, timothy HOO
to 1900
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Bullion Items.

There is some sickness in this neigh
borhood Mrs. VIM. Rahe has been
quite sick but is getting better. Phil
ip Foley is also on the sick list with
Pneumonia but is getting along fine
under the treatment of J. S. Cater,
NJ. D.
There was a contest at Bullion last
Saturday between a couple of young
gents to see who could suek the most
eggs. They got away with FIVE dozen
thirty eggs apiece and concluded to
quit even. PETE
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

The Quincy HHig of recent
date claims to have reliable informa.
ton to the effect that the Quincy, Mis-,
sour and Pacific railroad is to be ex-
tended to St. Joseph, Mo-, early in
the spring. The project to connect
with St. Joseph was one early contem-
plated during the construction of the
ON. & P. line. 1t Is said that the
right Of way has already been worked
up, and large amount Of aid pledged
TO the enterprise. The Wabash peo-
pie have probably found this extension
necessary since the Hannibal and St.
Joe fell into the hands OF the Burling.
ton management. The O., NJ. & P.
Will thus become profitable feeder
for the main lines east Of the Missis-
slppi, as the section of Missouri which
1t 'raverses IS productivity abundant,
and extensive traffic from lines farther
west would be readily delivered at ST
Joseph. Its hoped that the report of
the proposition to build the connect.
ing link will prove reliable.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
The best is the Cheapest

Moline Plow Co. Plows are the best.
Moline, Morrison and Collins Guilt.
vators are the best.
Brown and Evans Corn-planters are
the best.
Studebaker farm wagons are the best.
CORTLAND spring wagons are the
best.
Kelley Steel Barb Wire is the best.
Superior and Early Breakfast cook
stoves are the best.
All these goods are kept IN stock at
the Mammoth Hardware Store OF
CARoTHERs & GREENE.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

DEMoREsr MAGAZINE for April is
a highly entertaining and instructive
number. The articles are varied and
OF Interesting nature among which
may be mentioned. GLOW we live in
New York-the Charities of a Great
City" by Jennie June; Two Sides Of
the Question:" "The DIANE nd Pend
ant" and the admirable serial, THE
Shores of Nothing" The various de-
Partments contain much that is useful
and illustrations add considerably
to the interest of the magazine. The
trontspiece Of this number is a beau
tIful steel engraving, "A Farewell
Token
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
WALNUT TOWNSHIP.
4 Cattle Quarantine Established

At d public meeting held at College
Mound, in Walnut township, March
y, of which Ben MiIIay, was chairman
and Ben. White, secretary the follow
ing resolution was adopted
RESOLVED, That no cattle shah be
driven over or on our territory, from
any direction, until we ascertain the
disease raging cas-, Of the Charlton
river is non-eontagious.
The committee on resolutions cansis
ted of S. b. Abercrombie, J. joplin, A.
NJ. Wilkins, Dr. Ben Gufey and John
Thompson.
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Colorado Letter.
Grnnhic Correspondence.

GRAND JUNCTION, Col, March 10th.
1t appears that am very fortunate
IN not having my letters thrown into
the awful waste basket. / see by your
valuable paper that Blaine is the choice
for old Adair. He is my choice so
Just mark me one. am not in your
county, but if was he would be first
choice with me.
Since writing my last the weather has
not changed much. Warm all winter
except few days when the wind blew
cold. At present writing it is warm
and nice. Along the irnga:ing bitches
the young weeds and grass have put
in an appearance. The ranchmen
have began to sow wheat and oats
early gardeners have their early plants
sowed and up in hot beds. MIR. Pea
body. of Denver, has tomato plants 6
inches high and cabbage plants 3 or 4
weeks old. Grand River rose feet
from the present warm spell, but it has
turned cold in the mountains and it IS
now on the decline. From all indica.
tons the river will be much higher
than last year, for at this writing there
is two to four feet more snow in the
mountains on the head Of Grand
River, than at this time last year and
the snowy months Of March and April
to come yet. 1t has been showing now
for over one week on Grand Mesa.
On Plnion Mesa last year there was
not much snow this year and at this
time there is nearly q feet and still
showing.
Since writing l have been UP the
Grand to see the coal so much talked
Of by our county papers. 1t IS simply
immense. J. P. Harlow has a tunnel
IN 30 or 50 feet in a 9 #. vein Of as
fine coal as any one could wish, as has
L w. Bolden. Experts say that they
are now near Anthracite coal. While
there staked a claim Of 100 acres for
myself, also saw band of mountain
sheep, but my shooting arms only COP.
sisted OF pick and shovel so did
not mutilate many of them. Aside
from the coal land there is some very
nice agricultural land all sandy loan,
made by the washing ofthe sandstone
mountains that surround the land. The
town site laic off there is a beautiful
smooth piece of ground.
We are having an extra amount Of
rain this year. The ground down the
valley is wet down about 3 feet and in
fine condition for spring sowing. Early
potato planting is all the rage now,
with oats and wheat sowing.
The citizens of Grand Junction are
planting shade trees by the wholesale.
The mayor has set apart two days for
tree planting, the 18th and 10th Of this
month.
The trains on the d. r. G. are from
one to two days late on account Of
very heavy snow in the mountains.
More snow is reported on the range
now than any time previous for several
years. One man froze to death fifteen
miles south OF town from being caught
out in one ofthose binding snow storms
SO prevalent on the high ranges. Col
orado for snow storms and the east for
cyclones. Immigrants take your
choice between the two, but my ad-
vice to you that reside in Missouri is.
stay where you are for there is more
idle men to be seen here in one day
than the whole OF Adalr Co. affords.
will close my idle talk by promis-
ing to speak again through your col
umns. Yours,
J. ]. S.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

AS between the election OF a
congressman and the election of a
member Of the town council, or a mem
Der of the school board, so far as a
citizen or tax payer Of Huntsville is
concerned, the latter is the more i'm
portant. 1t is question of local adj
minlsuation which comes home to
every mans hearth stone and every
tax payers pocket.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

Little Charlie McComas who
was captured by the indians last year
is probably dead. General Pope tele-
graphs the department at Washington
that he has every reason to believe that
he has persisted from cold and expos
ure.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

There is not a sign OF any sort
of dissatisfaction, contention, or divis-
ion possible IN the republican ranks,
while our democratic friends are rack
ed and shattered over the tariff.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

- Next Tuesday is school cleo
ton. 1t is important that first class,
substantial, progressive citizens be
placed in charge OF our educational
affairs. Don't let the election 60 by
default, but turn out and discharge a
citizens duty on that day.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

Occasionally congressman
gets off good thing. The other day
Mr.. Reed of Name said: "You must
not speak disrespcctfully Of the Senate
That is the place where ali grea; polit.
icians 20 when they die"
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

Whether the United States are to
regain their former pre-eminent rank
as a commercial and naval power on
the seas, is a question that no
American can contemplate with indlf-
ference. The subject is discussed
With marked ability in the North
American Review for April, by the
Hon. Nelson Dingley, NC. VINO op-
poses the project of admitting foreign
built ships to American register, and by
capt. John Goldman who is well known
as Jealous advocate of that measure.
Judge A. Jamson, in the same
number Of the Review discussed the
question, "Shall Our Civilization be
Preserved, pointing out the means
that are at hand for outstanding the
various agencies, physical, moral and
intellectual, which threaten to overturn
our existing civil aud social institution
The Rev. DR.. Philips Schaff gives
a sketch of the Development of
Religious Freedom DR.. Felix l..
Oswald writes of Changes in the
Climate of North America, with
special reference to the increasing
frequency of disastrous floods. Prot.
{. A. Egert offers "a Plea for Modem
Languages in the higher education;
and Julian Hawthorne discourses OF
Literature for children. Finally there
IS a discussion of Recent Criticisms of
the Bible" by the Rev. DR.. r. Heber
Newton and the Rev. A. G. Mortimer.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

Republicans who have a pre-
ference should not fail to attend the
convention to nominate delegates to
the district and state conventions which
meet on Tuesday April 9Th in this
place. The humblest voter in the coun-
ty has the same privilege to attend and
take part as the most active politician.
Don't fail to come.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

"A reader of the GRAPHIC who
has resided in Chicago for number Of
years says the workingmen regardless
of party il that city would be enthusi-
astic for ]. G.. Blame, should he be nom.
mated
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

On Monday the Kansas Legis-
lature resolved that the foot and mouth
disease does not exist among the cattle
of that state. and that the present al
fiction is neither contagious or infect
ious.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
Farmers Attntlon.

Please call and see US when YOU are in
Brashelr. We wan to talk with ycu before
we Buy our spring stock Of Agricultural In
piements z. W. BOONE * BRo,
mo Brashear, 80.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The democrats are in the midst
OF an interesting family quarrel at
Washington.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-03-28

-Blaine's name comes more and
more prominently forward as the COM
ing man for President.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-09-04
Gar1ield's Monument,

Keller's design was accepted by the
Garfield monument committee. The
monument will be about two hundred
feet high, and will resemble a shot
tower. Mr.. Keller says it will take
three years to build it. The body of
Garfield will be deposited in ground
vault beneath the monument. Hard
sandstone will be used in the construc-
ton, The coats-of-arms of all the
states will ornament the surface of the
monument, each being placed beneath
a window. The committee has been Sc
verely criticised for its selection. The
shaft of the monument will be hollow.
The ground plan resembles balloon on
it's side with basket attached. In the
basket-shaped part of the monument
will be fight of stairs, which will
enter the monument thirty feet from
the ground, relic-room, and a vesti-
bule. A bronze gate will lead into the
tower from the vestibule. Within the
tower will be q room thirty feet high,
containing large marble statue of
Garfield and number of polished
granite pillars. Numerous stained
glass windows will throw mellow
light upon the statue. The inside
will be more artistic than the out
side. Visitors will be permitted to
enter the vestibule, but not the tower.
All they can see of the interior OF the
latter will be through tho bars of the
bronze gate. 1t is estimated that the
monument will cost $3.50, 600.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-09-04
Sir John Lubbock and His Pet Dol

Sir John Lubbock and His Pet Dog.
It seems from letter which Sir John
sends to Nature that Van, the dog, is
making very satisfactory progress in
his studies. He is, indeed, displaying
such aptitude for learning that his
master intends soon to put him into
arithmetic.
The method of instruction adopted is
a very simple one. Sir John prints on
pieces of card board, about ten inches
long by three inches broad, such words
as '.food,'' ''bone," ''water," ''out,"
etc. A number of these cards are
placed on the floor side by side, SO that
the dog has several cards to select
from, each bearing different word.
Van has now learned to distinguish be-
tween those cards, and to regard the
bringing of card as a request.
For instance, "When he is hungry he
| will bring food card time after
time" says Sir John Lubbock, .'until
he has had enough, and then he lies
down quietly for a nap" Whenever
he is thirsty he picks up the .'water"
card without any suggestion from his
master, and brings it with perfect
gravity. When he is invited to take a
walk he '.gladly responds by picking
up the out card and running triumph
antly with it before me to the front
door, If through inadvertence he
brings a card for something he does
not want, when the corresponding OBJ
iect is shown to him he seizes the card,
takes it back again, and fetches the
RIGHT one.' Sir John therefore con-
| cludes, after much observation, that
the dog ''cannot only distinguish be-
tween one word and another, but also
associate the word and the object
Van has made this progress in con-
versation, too, despite many Interrupt
tions in the course of tho instruction
due to his masters frequent absence
from home and inability to give more
than little attention to the dogs tut
ton. AS it is, in the opinion of Sir
John Lubbock, it seems to demon
strate that ..this method of instruction
opens out means by which dogs and
other animals may be enabled to COM
municate with us moro satisfactorily
than heretofore.
/ Sir John Lubbock, indeed, repeats
his request that others will cooperate
in this work of canine instruction, for,
as we have said. he wants to extend
the course. 81 am now considering.
he writes, ''the best mode of testing
Van in very simple arithmetic. " Here.
too. in all probability. he will likewise
be successful, and we await with inter.
est the reports OF Vans progress il
learning to cipher. -NeU York Sun.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-09-04
Points About Politics.

The mention of Jerauld's name for the
council was the signal for thorough rak-
ing of his record two years ago, by the
newspapers around this section, and that
the remarks were ponderously uncompli-
mentary follows as natural order of af-
fairs. AS one paper remarks, 'lf MIR.
Jerauld or any of his accomplices
poke their heads in sight in the coming
convention, it is pretty certain that the
voters will tan their hides pretty thor
oughly.'
Burlcigh county, North Dakota, in
structs for W. A. Bently, of Bismarck.
Ex-Governor Ordway heads the delega-
ton. A Bismarck correspondent says
that "placing Ordway on the delegation
will spread CONSERVATION in South Dako-
ia, as he is recognized as the most uncom-
promising political fighter in the territory,
and will come from New Hampshire to
serve. - .-
Tn letter to THE ADVOCATE from 0.
T.. Brandhagen he states he is not a can
didate for clerk of the court. Mr.. Cup
pett will no doubt receive a unanimous
endorsement of his past services as clerk
of the court, having never asked for or re-
ceived support from the voters direct.
Besides the mention of F. NJ. Beck's
name for county superintendent, and the
talk of denomination of the present incum-
bent, w. +. Benedict, we haye noticed a
favorable sentiment toward forwarding
Mr.. J. Allibone Of Delapre township, who
closed successful term two years ago.
Scotland Citizen: The delegates from
South Dakota will be divided between
Sam McMasters, of the Black Hills, Judge
Clifford, of Canton, A. Z. Mellette, of
Watertown, and propably one or two 9TH
er aspirants.
1t is claimed by Mellette's friends that
central Dakota will throw her strength to
Raymond in the convention. Raymond
is now in central Dakota working for that
end.
Central Dakota has three candidates.
Mellette, Shannon and Hutchinson. The
latter is receiver of the Aberdeen land
Office.
Among the candidates talked Of for
sheriff are j. NJ. North, present sheriff,
Ex-Sheriff Dixon and A. Repp. All good
men.
A. Fargo correspondent thinks Ray
mond can succeed only by receiving a
nomination on the first ballot.
Sentiment toward the nomination of A.
B. Wheelock for judge of probate seems
to gain ground daily.
B. G. Jacobs is gaining considerable
headway in his candidacy for treasurer of
Lincoln county.
Edgar Dean is looming up as candi-
date for treasurer of Lincoln county.
Kingsbury county, central Dakota,
sends uninstructed delegates.
Canton city caucus at the court room
next Wednesday evening.
BurIeigh county, North Dakota, sends
anti Raymond delegates.
Sphinx county instructs for South Da-
kota man,
Brookings, a Mellette county, will go tor
RAYMOND
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-09-04

The legislative question in Lincoln coun-
ty is quietly but surely developing into
solidifed sentiment against the capital rule
of two years ago, but pending the issue of
the territorial delegate matter will not re-
ceive the thorough attention that will be
allotted later on. The people have decid-
ed, however, that the gang that disgraced
Lincoln county in the territorial halls two
years ago must go, and on this issue the
battle will doubtless be fought There
are several men in Lincoln county who
have been mentioned as desirable men for
the council and house, and when the time
comes the voters will announce their dis
satisfaction at questionable methods adopt