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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-08-28
What kind of leather could q tan.
ner make out of brook's'ide

What kind of leather could tan.
ner make out of brook's'ide?
Conjurers astonish an audience by
taking rolls of ribbon from their
mouths, but then it is common thing
to see carpenter take hammer and
pals out of his chest.
1t is well enough for our merchants
and farmers to be on the lookout for
light weight gold eagle and double
eagles for bogus silver dollars and
spurious bank bills. There are sever
al gangs of counterfeiters still opera.
ting in the south, and the secret SER
vice of the treasury at Washington is
after them. Filled eagles are said 10
be quite common in'some portions OF
Tennessee.
A widow who had recently lost her
mother attended spiritual 5eance
and desired to communicate with the
spirit of her husband. "Have you
met dear mamma in heaven, George
Henry 2" Eyes, l have, and I'm CO.
ing down to-to spend the sum-
mer." Here the widow said the me-
dunn was nasty mean thing" and
the connection was broken.
"Are you fond of autographs, Mrs,
Startup 2" claws, L should say So
Miranda has splendid collection oi
the handwriting of celebrated folks
But some of them was such poor writ.
ing that We had EN- all copied off in a
big book. They look so'much better.
A young lady who Is engaged com.
plains that her afianced has shaved
off his moustache, because it give hel
no opportunity to press hirsute.
Good crops are the best known
remedy for hard times; but when these
crops are fed to stock, and in this way
turned into meat, wool, butter arc
milk. they assume a more valuable
form, and the curative properties O
the remedy are greatly augmented.
"There is some thing that has prey
= ed heavily on my mind ever since oul
engagement, DEAR" he said, "but
am almost afraid to tell you of it,
"What, is 1t, George7" the young wo
man asked anxiously. II am som
nambulist." 'Oh, Is that all (" sh,
| exclaimed, with a sigh of relief. {"
4 have always been Unlversalist nv
3 self, but of course when we are one
shall expect to attend your church."
!, "Just listen to this, Martha !" ex
| claimed MIR. Jarpthy, who was reading
: his evening paper. Zone of the dog
3 in the London prize show is valued a
8 $4,000! Good gracious ! That i
, more money than l ever expect to b,
, worth in my life" "Some dogs ar,
. worth more than others, Jeremiah.
quietly remarked Mrs. Jarpthy. Ant
Mr.. Jarpthy eyed her a moment, ant
said she need not set up for him tina
evening.
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BrOOkfeld Argus: Yesterday about

BrOOkfeH Argus: Yesterday about
O'Clock people were seen rushing
toward the railroad, and the rumor
was soon current that John Lynch
who worked on the section, had been
run over by box car and his right
leg cut off through the hip. 1t seems
as though the switch engine struck a
box car only just with enough force to
push 1t about ten feet, and Mr.. Lynch
being at the end of the car was knock
ed down The car was pushed off of
him and he was carried into the freight
house, and in a few moments expired
His wife, son and Father Tormey were
summoned, who were with him when he
breathed his last. The old gentleman
has lived here and been in the employ
ment OF the company for twelve years.
1t is the privilege of truth always to
grow on candid minds. SeyiUsnsy.
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One who signs himself manufacture,
KEYSTONE.

One who signs himself manufacturer
writes to the Post Disbafch, as follows;
The States of New York and Ohio
have, by vote of the people, abolish
ed the prison contract labor system,
and probably other states will soon do
the same. Certainly the system should
not be extended in Missouri after be-
being condemned in two of the best
States in the Union.
The following statement shows what
we are doing now at Jefferson City:
100 convicts are making saddle
trees at As cents per day.
I25 convicts are making harness
and collars at rs cents per day. 3
AIS convicts are making boots at S
and. 50 cents per day.
80 convicts are making clothing al
50 cents per day.
IS convicts are printing at 50 cents
a day.
These rates include shop room, mair
shafting, etc., and the State furnishe:
more convicts at about the same rate,
if contractors want them, but the con
tractors must pay for above 7o5 con
victs whether they have work for then
or not, so if they only realize S cent!
it is better for the contractor thar
stopping, and this forces ove-produc
ton in dull times, and ruins employer.
of honest mechanics. Here in St.
! Louis female labor is sold at the Worl
House at two cents per hour at brusl
making and has about ruined the EN-
Iployers of honest labor in that line.
The tendency of this system is tt
ruin one trade after another and brin!
all to the convict level. What manu-
facturer, after life time of devotion
to his business, can feel sure that hi
factory will not be made worthless ane
his business ruined by some irrespon
sible contractor who, with convic
labor and the latest improved machine
ry, in buildings ETC., erected out O
the taxes paid by honest working men
not only undersell him. but unde
present laws must do so, for convic
convict labor must be employed ever,
day, and the State officers must sci
the convict labor.
The State of Missouri is rich enough
to employ her convicts in making road
ETC., that would increase the value @
real estate, and in time Prove a goot
investment by the increased taxes,
The workman who considers it
disgrce to work for less than usua
wages will be pleased TO vote for
change in this law,
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George Reed, of West Earl township
Lancaster county, Pa, testifes to the
cure of a poor widow named Nancy
Sharn, living in his neighborhood. She
was great suffer from rheumatism
unable to work and IN destitute cir
cumstances. Mr.. Reed hearing of the
case, procured a bottle of Mioeler's
Hel b Bitters, and the woman was
s,;aedlly restored. She is now able to
work. and is entirely we'll.
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THE FARMER

In search Of new home, where he can -
oare better returns for his labor, should re.
member that the Wabash IL ths most direcs
route to Arkansas, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska,
and all points South, West and Northwest,
and that round trip land-explorers' tiekets
OF very low rates are always on sale at the
ticket Offices. Descriptive advertising mat.
ter of Arkansas and Texas sent free to all
applicants by addressing the General Pas
sanVer rant
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The sinner is the devils mill, alway
grinding; and Satan is careful ever to
keep the hopper full.
Presumption is our natural and origi-
nal disease.-Montague.
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Young lady l;ccc her unclel: "oh,
Uncle, what a shocki-nSe thing a
young lady was made crazy by sao, ,
den kiss % Old Uncle: "Hhat ca
r. y go crazy for 2" Yocn2 lady
-e. / suppose.
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ILLlNOIS-IOWA-:y MISSOURI
EXACT COST

of an advertisement in
any American News
paper can be obtained
from Edwin Alden &
Bro, 5th & Vine Sts.,
Cincinnati, O., or 40
Nassau Street, New
York City. Exclusive
agents for the leading
Religious Newspapersin
the United States.
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The innocence of the intention
abates nothing of the mischief of the
example -R06ert Hall.
The universe is full of indlces; every
spot lifts finger-post pointing to an
origin,-J c. Campbell
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THE INVALID

win And the Wabash the most convenient
route to all the noted health resorts Of
Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, and
that the extensive through car system and
superior accommodations of this popular
line will add greatly to his comfort while en-
route. Pamphlet descriptive Of the many
celebrated mineral springs of the West and
South sent free on 2pplication.
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THE TOURIST

Has long since chosen the wabash as the
favorite route to all the summer resorts of
the East, North and West, and winter re-
sorts of the South, as the Company has for
years provided better accommodations and
moro attractions than any Of its competitors
for this class Of travel Tourist Tickets can
be had at reduced rates at all principal
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THE CAPITALIST

Can got the information necessary TO secure
safe and profitable investmeI :. agrieul-
ture, stock-raising, mining, ring, or
any Of the many inviting he -, ughous
the South and West, By addr ,..uI he IN
dersigned.
F. CHANDI ~.
Gensr,l Passenger and TIckst Z, -. 9. rfs. IA.
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INDIANA MICHIGAN
WABASH
ROUTE!

THE BUSINESS MAN
When he travels wants to go quick, wants %
be comfortable, wants 70 arrive At dsstin9
ton on time, IN fact, wants strictly busi-
ness trip, and consequently takes the
popular Wabash Route, feeling that he Is
eure to meet his engagements and continue
To prosper and bo happy
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-12-05
Feeble Frames. sbnkv nerves

And dyspeptic stomachs are usually found
in conjunction. Vitality is lacking in all
three. How can this be createdP Simply
by using Hostetter's Stomach Bitters with
regularity, abstainiDg from habits incon-
sonant with health, and by the use of a
digestible diet AS an initial step toward
the reinforcement of depleted system, q
resort to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
most desirable, since it corrects acidity con-
sequent upon vitiation of the gastric
juices and the presence of bile in the
stomach, and having regulated and, as it
were, fabricated the digestive mechanism,
sets it and keeps it at work. An imme-
date gain in vigor is the result. The food
is converted into blood, upon which the
system draws for nutrition, the nerves as
they acquire vigor become tranquil, the
muscular fiber gains substance and hard
ness, and appetite and sleep improve Con.
stipation, fever and ague, rheumatism and
renal ailments yield 10 the Bitters.
The paper mill at SEQUEL has shut down.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-12-05

A young man, while out hunting in one
of the .sloughs at Dixon, Solauo county,
last week, stepped into his duck boat and
his foot went through the bottom of the
boat, turning it over. He was head down.
with the duck boat on his foot floating on
top, and only for the assistance of some
hunters. who happened to be close by, he
would have been drowned.
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" The plays the thing,

" ne play s inc thlng,
Wherein II reach the conscience of the king"
And equally true is it that DR.. Pierces
Pleasant Purgative Pellets (the original
Little Liver Pills), are the most effect
ual means that can be used 10 reach the
seat of disease, cleansing the bowels and
system, and assisting nature in her reeu-
peratige work. By druggists
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-[Chicsgo News.

Doctor" said man, 81 am over
worked. l must have rest. What would
you advise me to do?" Join the knights
of Labor and quit work" the doctor re,
plied.-[Arkansaw Traveller.
| A gifted poet writes {" The devil arose
from his little bed, and washed his face
and combed his head" We hope not to
| be considered profane if we ask where in
hell he got his water.-[N. Y Graphic.
Guest" Waiter, bring me some rice
pudding" Waiter" Boss, l can't iest
recormend de ricep pudding to-day" Guest
What's the matter with it?' Waiter
Muffin, 'cept dar amt none n-[Texas
sittings.
We reprint gratis the following advertise
ment from the Constantine (Nebfaska)
Advertiser Teacher wanted in District
No. 10; masculine gender; one who will
prohibit tobacco chewing, swearing and
fighting in and around the school-house
Democrat or Methodist preferred. d. w.
Smith, Director"
A Maine candidate for the Governorship
once hit the nail on the head about plat
forms. He was reminded of his inconsist-
ency as a protectionist in standing on a
free trade platform. and replied: THAT
all right. A platform is only convenience
to enter car which IS 10 take you some
where. " Boston Record.
The prevailing style: A leading society
lady in New York, whose name we would
not divulge for rs cents, as it would spoil
her contemplated sensation, has offered
Barnum his own price for the skin of jun
DO. She wants to have it mounted and set
on the side of her hat. Then she is going
to take in the theaters. and don't you forget
it. P. S.-You won't if you sit behind her.
brooklyn Eagle.
THE new Cincinnati pitcher is an anna
teur, you know" said baseball young
man to scholarly friend. Really, /
don't know was the reply; but why do
you say 'amachewer, when the correct
pronunciation is amateur? Don't you
know better?' "Of course I do" "Then
why not do better2" Don't you worry
yourself about me- When | talk art and
beauty and hand painting l say amateur,
but when | strike baseball, it's ANA
chewer,' and you don't want to overlook
it. either"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-12-05
DRILLED IN RIFLE PRACTICE
THE TRANSIENT RIFE. EArp

And tramps collected together for the occa-
sion. The streets were lined with police,
but 1t was an unnecessary precaution, be-
cause the procession was the meekest one
can imagine. O'Donnell, seated ON his
milk-white horse, leading the van, appeared
to be the only one in the turnout proud of
the affair. 1t is generally believed that on
the day or night of the attack on the Chi
nese quarters the valiant O'Donnell will
be found snugly intrenched in his office,
some distance from the din and roar of
sanguinary strife, issuing orders. He is
not credited vita possessing much of a
warlike nature or a fondness of the smell
OF gunpowder.
In the face of hard times and scarcity of
money among the people, theaters were
never more literally patronized-all are
nightly crowded from pit TO dome But
San Francisco's patrons of
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WHY WE SMILE.

THE BoREs.
There's the man who lets you shake his limpy
hand
He's q bore.
And the man who leans against you when you
Get his gore.
There's the man who has fear
That the world is, year by year,
Growing worse-perhaps he's near
Bolt the door.
There's the fellow with conundrums quite
antique
He's q bore
And the man who asks you "What?" wheue' er
you speak,
Though you roar.
There's the man you slaps your back
With button-bursting Whack-
If you think he's on your track,
Bolt the door.
There's the punster with his everlasting pun
He's bore
And the man who makes alliteratiye fun
Worse and more!
There's the man who tells the tale
That a year ago was stale
Like as not he's ont of jail
Bolt the door.
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AT ETERNAL REST,

And they have premonition of the fact.
Their vast fortunes will be distributed
among the members of their immediate
families-for the average San Franciscan
does not endow colleges, libraries, etc
and then this city will contain sure
enough gilded youth.
l am told by heavy merchants and bank
ers that the annals of this city do not
record as dull a year as the current one in
all branches of business, trade and indus
try; the depression is unparalleled. AL
though they assert that the recent copious
rains have infused fresh hopes in the heart
of this community yet on every side one
hears of contemplated
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THE DRAMA


Appear to have decidedly vitiated taste,
Judging from the way they pander to the
class of plays almost as blood-curdling and
highly sensational as these presented at the
old Bowery Theater, New York, many
years ago-yes, about the time gold was
first discovered in California THE Poi
soned Doughnut. or the Bakers Revenge
and that sort Of DRAMA" have taken the
place OF the legitimate. Managers, of
course. have no choice in the matter; the
taste of the public must be gIatified. In
theatrical matters, as well as in all else
here. there is a desire for much tinsel and
red fire. 1t seems that the good DAYS,
when Barrett, Mccullough and a host of
other frst-class delineators of the legiti-
mate drama made the old California
Iheater famous throughout the country,
could not be appreciated now by the pres
ent multitude of theater-goers. There are
many here yet who well remember
THOSE HALcYox DAYS.
And refer to them with deep sigh; but
they are OF the class who don't visit thea
tiers often now. Speaking of theatricals |
cannot refrain from referring to the return
here of the once famous Billy Birch, who
when a passenger on the i'll fated steamer
Central America, had the GOODNESS to save
his wite's canary bird. with which he
foated around in mid-ocean until rescued.
There are few old Californians with whom
Birch was not favorite on and off the
stage. Time has dealt kindly with him,
and he retains his charming bonhonie :,
yet imagine he is somewhat chagrined at
the comparative frigidness with which he
was welcomed here. He evidently expected
an ovation as an erstwhile public pet. He
failed to remember that during twenty years
OF his absence new generation sprang up,
who have placed many a new god in the
niche formerly occupied by him. But
human nature is the same the world over !;
we all think an exception should be made
in our individual cases, and when it is not
made, we pout and call the world cold and
unsympathetic. 1t matters not whether we
are 80 or so years OF age we feel the same
in that respect
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place where they could stay their hunger
What a difference between San Francisco
of fifteen years ago and to-day At the
former period one might occasionally have
been accosted by professional mendicant,
but scarcely ever was one asked on the
streets for food
In my last letter I stated that the anti
Chinese agitation in this city is assuming
huge proportions. This statement is borne
out, in measure, by the fact that the
entire police force is being
DRILLED IN RIFLE PRACTICE
And the systematic handling of mobs.
With all his avidity for ws-gathering,
the San Francisco reporter neglected to
chronicle that only three weeks ago two
regiments of militia were under orders for
several nights, occupying their respective
armories, as the authorities then expected
the opening of the ball. On Thanksgiving
day 0'Donnell marched through the city
with his Falstaffian army carrying ban
ners bearing the inscription that the at
tack upon the Chinese would be made on
January 10, 1886. The cranky Coroner
must certainly rely upon a more respect
able element of manhood than that which
followed him on the Goth ultimo, to assist
him in carrying out his purpose, for of all
the motley crowds ever saw that was the
motliest. The procession, as a whole, did
not represent the working masses of this
CITY, but rather
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AN OLD BEAR

Are very stringent, but any one is allowed
to kill what they want for theirown use
! had almost forgotten to mention one
rather interesting item regarding the coun-
ty. They have most novel way here of
disposing of their paupers. When man
becomes so poor as to be liable to be thrown
on the county, the people call an election
and elect the man TO some Office, generally
school Superintendent. At least this has
been the case for the last four years. The
present incumbent a year ago was bed
ridden and the teachers had to 60 to his
room for their examination.
J. J. AIKEN.
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Is in the old or back channels. But the
miners generally are too poor to handle
such extensive enterprises. 1t requires a
large amount of capital. Since my arrival
here have explored the country for some
thirty miles along the Illinois and its trib-
utaries, which took me pretty well
up into the Siskiyou mountains. These
mountains are the great feeders for
the country lying north Of them, as they
are the feeders for the mines lying south,
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A LARGE ExoDUs

From here during the next twelve months,
the unemployed will be forced to seek
work in the interior or starye. As an evil
dence of the existing desttution, l desire
to say that few evenings since, while
walking from the corner of POST and
Kearny streets TO the corner of Montgom-
cry and Suffer streets, seven men, of vari-
GUS ages, solicited me to take them to a
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INFRINGEMENT,

Reduction of forces. etc. The Mercantile
Agency Notwithstanding men-do
not feel very hopeful in the matter of an
early reaction. They set the tipe for a
change in the existing condition of affairs
for the fall of 1856 or 1887. Now this does
not appear very encouraging, because in the
interim many g solid man may go to the
wall. Visiting a number Of banks, insur-
ance Offices and mercantile houses recently,
for the purpose of informing myself of the
real business status of this city and the in
terror, | was told, in most every instance,
that the general stagnation will necessitate
either dismissal of employees or reduction
of salaries by the 1st proxlmo. A prom
inent banker says that he expects to see
about 500 first class clerical men thrown
out Of employment within the ensuing 80
or 60 days. One Of the great causes for all
this is that everybody wants to live in the
city, and there are but few willing to earn
d living in the interior That is not the case
only with the disengaged bank clerk, but
the poor laborer is similarly afflicted l
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Entering the cool sanctuary, and leaving
outside all noise and light and merriment,
seems like long step backward into an
era so sacred because of its remoteness.
that the gentlemen of our party involun-
tarily remove their hats, and all levity is
abandoned. More than a hundred paint
ings, brought from Spain, yet adorn the
walls of this venerable pile, one of them
bearing date A. D. 1877, and perhaps the
finest being the portrait of an early Span
ish Queen. Under glass cases, the bones of
several holy saints are securely Gagged, sent
from Rome in 1854
Everything hereabouts points to the first
years of Spanish supremacy, arrogance
and cruelty. Ober writes Even the
old bell, hanging by precarious
clutch in the tottering tower, is
dated 1887, and has carved upon it the
figure of Conquistador, firing his argue
buse into tree, beneath which crouches
an ahject Indian. Inside the church, we
are reminded that this town of TlaxcaIa
was the first of importance to give in its
allegiance TO the King of Spain, and that
its claims upon history are strong" We
stand before quaint pulpit of solid stone
now plastered over by vandal hands and
hideously painted in imitation of marble,
which, with undoubted authenticity. is
labeled :" 81 Primer P4lpiso dc Ne.4ca E.