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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-16
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CITY SCHOOL BOARD.

OFFICE CITY SCHOOL BOARD.
" ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 10, 1854.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Clerk
Of the CITY School Board, for the Committee on
Schoolhouses and Furniture until July 18th for
furnishing EIGHTY TONS or more of WHITE
ASH CQAI.-ffty nut and thirty stove sze-for
the Public Schools.
The committee reserve the right to reject any
or all bids.
By order of the City School Board.
iy10-1Ot HUBERT SNoMpEN, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-16

WE ARE indebted to the Superintendent
of Public Education for bound copy of the
School Laws of Virginia.
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HNO BUILDERS.


Sealed proposals FOR THE ERECTION OF A
TWO STORY PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING OF
EIGHT ROOMS-four of them only to be finish
cd. will be received by HUBERT SNOWDEN,
Clerk of the City School Board, up to noon on
THURSDAY, the oath instant.
The plans and specifications (which are those
of the Amidon school building Washington, with
some omissions) will I've exhibited and explained
to persons wishing to bid by Mr.. VIM. +. Vincent,
a member of the committee The right to reject
any or all bids is reserved.
RICHARD l.. CARNE,
WIN. +. VINCENT,
w. II. MARBURY, Committee.
VIM. F. CARNE,
HUBERT SNOWDEN,
P. S-Froposals will also be received for
WING, or q CENTRE BUILDING, containing
four rooms on the general plan of the Amidon
Building drawings to accompany the proposal
iy9-1Ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-16

Police REpoRT.-Last night was coo and
rainy with two prisoners and three dodgers
O The Ti Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases: o..oa b., oe;oo,
Esok; for esia sed 81 E snd co @""'
WolIr i nsvi ~" o. ested on the charge OF
keepiug a disord I. house, was discharged
on the promise to quit he premises s; oraon
A Young man, arrested v o oolle disorder 1V
aud Arnold, for being drunk fs 80 u. nh;,o y
and for an assault on police o. 'eei d - s,r
the discharge of his duty, was Il. "n 80 ~, nf
the first aud $40 and costs for the se> o'"' -
erce. g..
A young man, for being drunk on 'e
street was fined IS and discharged with
warning that he would be sent to the chain
gang for the next similar offence.
Officers Goodrich and Walker this even
ing arrested Henry and Isabella Jefferson,
coored, and recovered the goods stolen
from Mr. w. P. Graves on the 9Th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-16

EGREAT FALLS FIsHwAYs.-The plans
for the Mcdonald fishway at the Great
Falls of the Potomac have been accepted by
Prof. Baird and transmitted to Maj. Ly-
decker of the U. S. Engineers, under
whose direction the work will be done.
The total height to be surrounded is ~
feet, this rise being accomplished in horl-
zontal distance of 1900 feet, measuring
from the crest of the dam to the level OF low
water. The greater part of the ascent to
be overcome is in the lower part of the sec
ton surveyed, the total elevation being
accomplished by succession Of abrupt
decvities, rising successfully to higher
levels The work will soon begin. Col.
Mcdonald expectsto sail for Scotland soon,
the Scotch commissioners having engaged
him to construct a 6shway on salmon
river, which he expects to complete in time
for the fall run of fish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-16

WATER COOLERS-We have now in store
w Porcelain Lined and Galvanized Iron Water
Coolers, to which we invite special attention.
my22 E.. MILLER & CO.. I'd King ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-16

yITIPE CLOTH AND ADJUSTABLE FRAMES
w for Door and Window Screens, for sale by
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
10 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-16

lust Deceived ANOTHER LARGE nv SuI.
j nly of Rsw and BOILED Linsced OIL "hi'c
Lead and Varuish of all grades at o>,.c
myoS W. +. cnElo Il 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-16

,.Oa BARRELS PRIME NO. 1 POTOMAC
h'U HERRING for sale by
l. CHAS. KING,
81 Cameron street.
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+ IOUORS-A fine assortment OF ola "h'sh'ee
/ 4 and Braadies for sale at ,no,c
mr1- Fisher Bros. old stand.
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TNTERPRIsE CHERRY SEEDERS and FEulI
IL Presses for sale by cows
20, Alexandria, Va.
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IN GROSS SWIFT AND COURTNEY AND
w London Tiger Matches received to-day ny
i.o j. G. MILBURN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is foI
sale BY all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb -2S-m-W-s IN 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Calling Him On.

He didn't appear to be bank cash
Ter or a newspaper editor, as he strollei
into an Alabama street grocery.
He was simply a six foot Clayton
county lad, and was looking for the
State road depot.
"Do ye know whether the agint is
thar er notp" he gueried, after being
directed to the right place.
Il don't" answered the proprietor
impatiently; you can call him through
the telephone and find out, y waving his
hand toward that instrument.
The countryman looked first al the
telephone and then at the merchant.
At last he Numbered out:
mister, reckon Hooks purity green,
but femme tell you, knows when a
feller's tryin' to make fun o. me, an l
won't stand it.
"What do you mean?" asked the mer-
chant.
How n the blazes air that agint a
goin' to git through that little hole?''
exclaimed the Claytonite.
Smiling softly, the merchant arose,
transmitted the man S message and re-
ceived satisfactory reply.
For amOment the countryman looked
blank; and then seizing the grocery
mans hand, he said:
''Mister, I'm an idiot; forgive me fer
nv rough words; an" here he paused.
looked thoughtful for moment, and
continued: IAN tell me how We got
that agint penned up in sech little
box. "--AtLaata Constitution.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
ADVERTISING CHRars.,,

ut has become so common to write the
beginning of an article, in an elegant, in
teresting manner.
Then run it into some advertisement
that we avoid all such.
and simply call attention to the merits
of Hop Bitters in as plain. honest terms
as possible.
ITO induce people.
TO give them one trial, which so
proves their value that they will never use
anything else"
The Remedy so favorably noticed in
all the papers,
Religious and secular, is
Having a large sale, and is supplant
ing all other medicines.
There is no denying the virtues of the
Hop plant, and the propretors of Hop
Bitters have shown great shrewdness
And ability
In compromising medicine whose
virtues are so palpable to every ones oh
servatiOn,"
Did She Die?
mol
"She fingered aud suffered along, pining
away all the time for years.
The doctors doing her no good"
And at last was cured by this Hop
Bltters the papers say so much about. "
Indeed Tndeedr
"How thankful we should be for that
medicine"
DAUGHTERS MISERY
Eleven years our daughter suffered on
bed of mesery.
From complication of Kidney, Liver
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility,
Under the care of the best physicians,
who gave her disease various names
''But no relief,
And Gow she is restored to us in good
health by as simple remedy as Hop Bit
tiers, that we had Stunned fof years before
using it. The Parents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A GINNING DEATHS HEAD.

is scarcely more abhorrent to refined
observer, than row of discolored teeth
made visible by smile. Correct the hid
eous blemish with delightful and health
full Sozodont, which whitens yellow teeth,
imparts ruddiness and hardness to color
less. unhealthy gums, and floral balm
mess to the breath. The feminine mouth
becomes wondronsly attractive in conse-
qnence of its use. Leading actresses ant
eantatrices regard it as Incompatible,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
THOUSANDS SAY SO.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Grard, Kan, writes
Il never hesitate to recommend youl
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cnre Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford to be without them
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Hartz 4
Rahnsen,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A REMEDY FOR LUNG DISEASES

DR.. Robert Newton, late President of
the Eclectic College of the city of New
York, and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio,
used Dr. VIM. Halls Balsam very
extensively in his practice, as many of his
patients, now living and restored to heath
by the use of this invaluable medicine,
can amply testify He always said that
so good remedy ought to be prescribed
freely by every physician as a sovereign
remedy in all cases of lung diseases 1t
cures Consumption and has no equal for
all pectoral complaints
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Messrs Hartz & Bahnsen are always
alive TO their business, and spare no pains
to secure the best of every article in theiI
line. They have secured the agency for
the celebrated DR., Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. The only certain cure
known for Consumption, Coughs. Colds,
Horseness, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchi-
tbs, or any affection of the Throat and
Ltngs. Sold on positive guarantee
Trial Bottles free. Regular size $1,00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

A flower has been discovered in South
America which is only visible when the
wind is blowing. The shrub belongs to
the ceautus family, land is about three feet
high, with crook at the top, giving il
the appearance of black history cane,
When the wine blows a number of beauti-
full flowers protrude from little Jumps on
the stalk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

| have had Catarrh for years in its worst
form. Before had used one bottle OF
Ely's Cream Balm droppings into my
throat had ceased. pain and soreness in
my head was removed, as well as deafness.
1t gives me immediate relief for cold in
the head.-Mrs. j. D. Hagadorn. Union,
N. Y. Price so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
l will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D,
New York CITY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility, in their
various forms; also as preventive a
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter
mittent Fevers the Zero Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell, Ha-
zard & Co, New York, and sold by all
Druggists, is the best tonic; and for pa
tients recovering from Fever or other
sickness, it has no equal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

The late Judah P. Benjamin was an
eminently practical man. 1t is related
that when the war was fairly on, one of
his associates remarked that he felt s.. e
of the craftsmanship of the south. Mr..
Benjamin replied: The man who knows
how to make percussion cap is of more
value than hundced statesmen"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

After using large number of prepare
lions for Catarrb. have become satisfied
that the all Ely's Cream Balm gives ME
the most relief. can recommend it to
any one who may have Catarrh, Cold in
the head or Hay Fever. S. B. Lewis,
Principal Graded School, Clinton, Wis
Price so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

A special to the Philadelphia Press
says Charles Rutter, one of the oldest
citizens of Pottstown, has an eight-day
clock in running order which belongs to
his great grandfather, and which was
brought from Europe on the same steamer
on which William Penn crossed the At
lantic. Unfortunately the name of the
steamer" in not given.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

DIR. Bread says that Howard. the great
philanthropist who crosses the seas to
relieve the distressed was brute and a
tyrant in his own family. and that his
cruel treatment caused the death of his
wife. The doctor is of the opinion that
even the extraordinary benevolence of
Howard was one of the symptoms of the
disease in his brain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Secretary Frelinghuysen can truthfullg
claim the honor of having done less to
protect our citizens abroad from foreign
insults, than all of his predecessors taken
together. No foreign nation is now too
weak to insult America or injure our
commerce or people.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Nobody should neglect cough. Take
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
instanter.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure In one
minute.
The nutritive properties of Golden s
Liquid Beef Tonic sustain the body with
out solid food. Colden'S no 0thel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Buckleu's Aruica Salve.

The greatest medical wonder Of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, tetter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by
Hartz & Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

The testimonial fund given General
Grant is said to be safe from his creditors,
having been kept as a kind of a trust
The people generally will be glad to know
this, as it assures the old commander a
competence during life.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

My daughters says:
How much better father is since he
used Hop Bitters,
He is getting well after his long suf-
fering from disease declared incurable"
And we are so glad that he used your
Bitters." A Lady of Utica, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Ey's Cream Balm has cured me of Ca
tarrh of several years standing. have
recovered my sense of taste and smell.
The Balm has no equal as cure. Frank
c. Ogden, Elizabeth, n J. Apply with
tinper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Patriotic services rendered by Frank P.
Blair have been recognized by Congress
voting his widow five thousand dollars
and pension of fifty dollars per month.
Mcll done.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE T. ST. PAUL.

Trains No. 7, S, 8 and 10 are Maquoketa Branch.
Trans ana 1, Accommodation for oxford Juuc-
lion; and ,, Passenger, for Celmar.
Flying Dutchman' leaves Rock island 5:45 a.
M arrives at 0:O5 p M; arrives Dubuque 1920 a.
IN. leaves 4:05 p. M. arrives at st. Paul 9: IS p.
m., leaves % u. m. arrives Minneapolis 1910 p.
~, leaves alta :5U q, NJ.
Ell w. HOLMES, Agent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emorys Little Cathartic Pills, give a
wholesome appetite, put new life in a
broken-down body.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

B. F. Aliens palatial residence at Des
Moines, which cost one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, was sold on Friday for
sixty thousand
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
NOT LIKE OTHER PLAsTERs.

Why suffer the agong of Neuralgia
Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters will
cure it quickly. Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

The English are using their gunboats
to bring people from Ireland to this
country. 1t is the best use they have ever
made of their navy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

William W. Massey, teller of the Balti-
more bank of commerce, is the last good
man gone wrong.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Lottery sharps will not down in Chi
cago. As fast as one batch is arrested and
punished another takes its place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
ROCK ISLAND l. PEORIA RAILWAY.

The / IS p. IN. train makes close connection
at 9aIva with the C. B. @, for points west; ar
irving At Galesburg at rs p. m. Burlington $40
also making close connection at Peoria with l. B.
L ", and T. P. Il W., roads for all points east
and south
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Instead of flogging bad boys, the
teachers in some of the schools in Scot.
land dose them with castor OIL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Decline of Man.

Nervous weakness. dyspepsia, impo-
tence. sexual debility, cured by Wells
Health Remover" 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
WIDE AWAKE DRUGGISTS.

Ingersoll advises Dorsey to avoid
Springer's committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE,
AMP ST. Paul:

1t owns and operates over 1880 miles of road in
Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, iowa,
and Dakotrr and its main lines, branches and con
nee ions reach all the great business centres OF the
Northwest and Far West, it naturally answers the
description of Short Line aud best route between
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Minneapolis
Chicago, Milwaukee, La Crosse and Winona.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Aberdeen and Glendale.
Chicago Milwaukee, Eau Claire and Saltwater
Chicago, Milwaukee. Wausau and Merrill.
Chicago Milwaukee, Beaver Dam and Oshkosh.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Waukesha and oconomowoc.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and Prari du Chen
Chicago Milwaukee, Owattonna and Faribanlt.
Chicago, Belot, GAINESVILLE and Mineral Point
Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Dubuque.
Chicago Clinton, Rock Island and Cedar Rapids.
Chicago Council Bluffs and Omaha.
Chicago, Sioux City, Sioux Falls and Yankton.
Chicago Milwaukee, Mitchell and Chamberlain,
Rock Island. Dubuque. st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Davenport, Calmar. St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Pullman Sleepers and the Finest Dining Cars IN
the world are run the main lines of the chicago
Milwaukee S st. Paul Railway, and every atten-
ton is paid to passengers by courteous employees
Of the Company.
g. MERRILL, Av H. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Il Tiki Agt.
Ut. CLARK, GEO. H. UEAFFoRD,
Genl. Sup't. Asst Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

A TToRNEY AT LAW, Solicitor in Chancery and
Il Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and collec-
tons Office, Bufords Block, I'd avenue, over
Bakers Jewelry store. nov-20-d1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
MI. T.. SWEENEY.
e. w. HURST

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Il Office No. Is, P. o. Block, Rock Island.
apr3G-dwbm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
a. C. CONNOLLY.
M M. STURGEON.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
IL Rock Island, Ills Office in Post Office Build
ing, over Mitchell Il Lyndes Bank, Rooms No 1
and 10 Oy-2i-dW1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
MI. MI. CORBETT.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Office No. 1913 Second
IL Avenue, between 18th and 18th sts., (up stairs)
Rock Island, Ill. dec-12-d1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Read the testimony of one of the
sufferers. David Little, Sum-
ner. Benner Co. Iowa. writes:

lam past II years Of age have had the Rheumatism
three years and eight months; lost onethird Of my
weight; could not walk, but shuffled along on
crutches; could not sleep; nerves shattered, no
strength in my hands, wrists, knees or feet. But
thanks be to God for your great discovery Themed-
icine arrived Saturday night I took dose Sunday
morning, felt it all over me, and kept on with it.
Monday morning got up and dressed myself, and
walked out into the kitchen without the aid of crutch
or cane, and wished them all happy New Year Irest
well nights. am Faining in strength, and once more
enjoy life Wish could put ATHLoPHoRos In the
hands of every sufferer from this terrible disease"
If you cannot get ATHLoPHoRos Of your druggist
we viii send it express paid. on receipt of regular
pr1ce-one dollar per bottle We prefer that you buy
it from your druggist but if he hasn't it. do not be
persuaded to try something else, but order at
from directed
ATnL0PH0R0S CO., 10 WALL ST., NEW YORK.
uiallizskEElykllkzlE.RsIlzIllSisIIsySis
fahh-dW1v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Z. D. SWEENEY. c. I. WALkER
SWEENEY & WALKER,
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW
HOfice in Bengstons block, Reck Island, III.
aug-1 -dWy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

II Office in Masonic Temple block, over Rock Is
land National Bank, Rock Island, III.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-13
nalf.Breed JEFF, Of Connecticut.


The Birch Mountain HalfBreed
JEFF, who knocked Jack Stewart
through window last Friday night
with Il single blow of his fist, has gain
ed considerable notoriety in Manches-
ter and vicinity for feats of strength
and dexterity. He is about thirty
years of age, and, although round
shouldered and of rather inferior APP
pearance 10 casual observer, he IL
really a perfect Hercules. II IL said
that while in the employ of the tele.
graph company he thought nothing OF
picking up the large end of IA telegraph
pole and helping load il upon wagon,
while two ordinary men lifted the
small end. The knife with which he
offered to cut out &. II. Halls heart
on that eventful Friday night was a
sort of scalping knife with a blade
about fourteen incl es long, carried
concealed in sheath. Hegaye an ex-
hibiti0n with mis- knife In q South
Manchester store not long ago. A
ring about the size of copper cent was
drawn on a door, and jeff stood at
the other end of the room and hurled
the terrible knife with its razor edge
and needle point with an aim 80 UNI
errng that 1t struck inside the ring
every time.