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Huntsville Wooden Mills are IN full
operation. Bring on your wool.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Wanted competent dress-maker.
inquire of Mrs. Leadman, over Adams
Music store.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Have never used anything with such
success in neuralgia and rheumatism
as Tongaiine.
]. W. Flanders, NJ D., Wrightsvllle.
Ga.
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Verdict of Jury.
STATE OF Missouri /
County OF ADAIR, (
Nay 6th, 1885


We the jury, having been duly
sworn and affirmed by John Waddill
coroner of Adair county, Mo-, dilllgent-
ly to inquire and true presentment to
make IN what manner and by whom
Peter Morehouse, whose dead BODY
found at a place on the public road
81 miles southwest Of Kirksville and
near a place known as Mcintosh's
Ford on Big Creek On the the 9TH day
OF May. a. D., 1885 came TO his death,
alter having heard the evidence and
upon full inquiry concerning the facts
and careful examination ofsaid body
do find that the deceased came to his
death by falling from his wagon seat,
and thereby dislocating his neck.
Gwen n nder our hands, at Kirksville,
Mo-, in the county Of Adair aforesaid
this seventh day Of Hay A. D. 1885.
W. ID. WILLARD, Foreman,
j. S. BAKER, !
JAMES LAWSON, 1,-u,n.
p. f. HOWARD. u 'i'
j H. LEEcH,
JAS. l.. ZlGLER,
WiNFE0:-To axclauge, Il ouring
and planlng mill with boiler and en-
CINE, in a thriving town IN central
Illinois for Missouri land Also stocks
of goods. Illinois real and personal pro
perty IN exchange for western lands
Address 4. Z. MERCHANT.
WASHINGTON, I'll.
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Don't forget that j. II. Morris at
the Singer building keeps needles for
all machines and best oil.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15
You will find the
Second Hand Store
on the east side.

Maynard Is still selling seven loavei
OF bread for quarter.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Butter and Eggs wanted at the Nor
mai Grocery Southeast corner of the
square. WILLIAM GIBBONS.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Any one having good room, and
can furnish board, for one gentleman
will please address this office.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Walking Cultivators from $l7 upto
50 at BEcKToL 4 SNYDER.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros. want chickens and
sggS.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Have tight roof for your chicken
coop. Cold rains are destructive Shut
the chickens In wher it rains, and keep
them out of the dewy grass.
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Halliday Bros. will treat you well
when YOU come am EN-.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros. wants potatoes anC
apples.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Lace goods, the finest line ever
brought to Huntsville, at the Ladies
Bazaar.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

You will find the Seco nd Hand Store
on the east side.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Don't fail to see the magnificent
display OF laces at Ladies Bazaar.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros. want to change fish
for bacon.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Call at Ladies Bazaar FOR any novelty
IN Millinery.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros. want to see you at
their store.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

FoR SALE.-Chester White pigs, as
fine as any In the state. Call ON or ad-
dress, w. l.. FLETCHER, Kinks vile, Mo.
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LOOK GUT

For the I. I.O.O f. F., entertain
ment.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Dr.. Pearce, Dentist, Is at his Office
on the South Side at all hours.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros. for choice cigars and
tobacco.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Do not forget to call at Normal Gro
Gerry, Southeast corner OF the square
for your goods. WILLIAM GIBBONS
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

IL a. Willard sells the Bachelor
Churn, the best in the world.
Ityou want the test Flows, Cultiya
tors, Planters, Check Rowers and all
other kinds of farming implements al
bedrock prices go to BrassfieId K Kel-
logg.
Brewington e Fowler have removed
their stock of dry good TO the south
east corner and are now IN the room
formerly occupied by j. G. Ja.nison-
a good horse trainer could fine
steady employment IN Kirksyille.
A large line of fine teas at l.. A.
Wizards very cheap. 3w
Halliday Bros have the largest and
best stosk Of groceries in north Nilsson
II.
Remember that Miss Lima Collin.
has all the latest novelties in Millin
cry.
Parasols aud Fans. Exquisite
new move tiles. NKlH
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Halliday Bros. for Queensware.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

500 sacks of -four at Murphy Bros.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15
Anglers Take Notice.

For fishing tackle, hooks and lines
GO 10 I. Z. Fowler's drug store.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

The kirksville Wooden Mills will
work your wool into any kind OF wool
Gu goods.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

New goods arriving daily at Ladies
Bazaar
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros for good groceries.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

L. A. Willard sells the Bachelo
Churn, the best in the world.
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E0R SALE-Two thorough bred and
l. one high ade ball. Call on or address
/. LogTas klrksvile. No
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros. tor good coffee.
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William Poison. Painter, Macon
No says: -Four doses BuTkS' White
Pine BalsaIn cured me OF severe cold
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

When you want anything in the
grocery or provision liue, try Murphy
Bros
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J. H. Markey sells
pure honey at 49, cts.
per pound.

Call and see the latest styles IN Nil
linery goods at the Ladies Bazaar.
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TOR SALE-Farm OF 40 acres, five
l. miles from Hirksville, 100 acres in cultl-
raion balance in pasture. 4 bargain. Address
'Aisudice.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros. want your good but
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

TOR SALE, farm OF 100 acres stu
ated eight miles east II Kirksville. Good
h,use. well watered. A very desirable piece of
p opvrty. Inquire al this office.
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KIRESvILLE r. r. TINE TABLE.

GOING SOUTH.
Nall ~. a. NJ
IIpres, l0.oi. p, M.
Way Freight LOO ~.
Express Den. 6;sop. IN.
Ts Ss iSis train for conncilnluas change at Gsn
wood Junction.
OMAR. DIV.
EAST,
Nail and FSprvsssrrivos s:4sa. M.
frelght arrives l.40p. m.
Mail and Express arrives 40 pm
Freight arrives $50 p. m
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Halliday Bros. for canned goods.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Parasols aud Fans. Exquisite
new move tiles. NK.H
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

TOR SALE Farm OF rs acres with
= in one mile Of Kirksvilie Good room
house two halls two room cellar. closets and pan
tries. Good iaruI. orchard uI two hundred Ir.es.
small fruits loo acres in cultivation, Is il
woods pasture Address Ms office
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

a large line of fine teas at l.. \.
Wizards very cheap. 3w
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Halliday Bros have the largest and
best stoek Of groceries in north Nilsson
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Hungarian, Mlllet and Timothy
Seed wanted by b, w. Ross.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

t Side of the Square.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15
THE WABASH DINING HALL

Gotten MP Short Notice and in First Glass
sple. The travelling public. and those of our ciii-
EtnS taking early late trains will mud this poDu-
Jar Restaurant great convenience. a iull line OF
cigars, tobaCcos. etc. on sale.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

Tor SALE n the east part of Town
L = good lou> with five rooms and five lots
aIpl. trees. peach trees aud smail fruits. cherry
tTersl good cellar, smoke house. For sale at
:. . : -.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-05-15

OF Kirksvllle, says: Il cheerfully
endorse the above
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-03-07

for the body lies we'll back both arms
fall on those ofthe chair, the right one
resting on the open book placed on the
knee and the left one dropping half.
olasped on the end Of the chairs arm
The legs rest easily the left one being
slightly advanced. The costume, as
we have said, is simple, yet not with.
out certain elegance. 1t consists Of
a buttoned tunic belted at the waist,
loose knee.breechcs, silk stockings, low.
quauered shoes fastened with rosettes,
and a voluminous cloak which, falling
in broad, picturesque folds, drapes with
much success the chair, and forms a
fine setting for the figure. AT the right
under the chair lie a few books The
pose. as has been indicated is very
natural; the type remarkably wellc chosen,
and the modelling Of thoroughly adj
mirablc quality Worthy Of particular
attention is the modelling Of the hands
and legs The work, in short, is one
Of the first rank
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-03-07

Bleeding a, the Nose can he stopped by tell
ing man that his parents were born in the
poor house. His nose will stop and yours will
begin.
Professor to class in surgery p" The right
les OF the pa'ientto, as you see, ii is shorter than
the left, in consequence OF which he limps
Now, what would you do in a case of this
kind ," Brigh, student, " Limp. too"
Alber,ine, says mama, caiechsm in
hand, when Adam Eve had eaten OF the APP
pie, what was their punishment. Albertin
hadn't studied her lesson. But, reasoning by
analogy, she replies boldly; The colicl
"Does your Helen remind you OF Helen Of
Troy" she asked. sweetIy, as the sofa springs
aattened under a pressure Of 100 pounds.
mo, no, precisely; you remind me more Vi
Helen Of Avoirdupois," was the sealy reply
The microphone is all very well in its way,
but II somebody would inven, sound repress.
CT, such as one eoud use in noisy neighbor.
moods land quie, Streets" il would be inf.
nitely more to the purpose. Most inventions
are = Improvements the wrong way up" in
the present day.
! A couple OF pickpocke,s followed gentle.
man for some blocks with view Of awaiting
themselves OF the hn, opportunity to relieve
him OF his purse. lie suddenly turned into q
lawyers office, "What shall We do nowi
asked one "wai, fos the lawyer, said the
other,
No man can safely 90 abroad that does no,
love TO stay al home; no man can safely speak
that does no, hold his tongue; no man car safe
| ~ govern that would no, cheerfally become a
subject; 90 man can safely command that has
no, learned to obey; and no man can saieIy re.
lolee but he that has the testimony Of good
conscience.
"well. ! don't earel Satan was sharp and
knew what ae was about" said lady whose
husband Was holding the fra, woman respon.
sible tes all the trouble in the world. "He
knew mighty well tina, Il he offered the apple
to Adam first he would ca, il all up himself
and not give Eve taste. and 50 TO be sure Of
getting both into a scraps hs gave Eve the
hra ehanss al it,"
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-03-07
Germa. harvest C..to.r.

Among the old Germans the harvest season
was both the time and the occasion OF almost
unlimited festivities. The same spirit. although
in a somewhat modified degree, still prevails
in parts Of Germany, particularly in Thuringa
and the northwestern sections OF the empire,
where tho habits and feelings OF medieval
times have been preserved with the greatest
fidelity.
have watched their harvest festivities tho
present autumn with much interest. The
beginning Of the grain harvest is the signal io
letting all things loosei but !, is done in kind
of restrained and me,hodieal manner, in keep
ing with the German character. The actus
beginning must be made on Friday. That /,
their +" lucky day. Woe to the man who he.
gins ON Moniay--She day OF all the seven held
TO he the most unlueky
On the opening day the hanesien move ouI
from the village in festive procession, the
maidens erowned with wgeaths and the women
bearing garlands on their sickle poin,s--tor the
women and the g.fls arc the haIvesters here.
Al noon the church bell rings on, merry peal
AMI ., evening, when the first wagon is laden
for the home~ard march. the village band
comes out to lead the procession, and with
music and song the apparently happy people
come into the town. whete food and drink arc
sst before The hsrses,ess, ~ho, in the meu,
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-03-07
Ct. MATTHEW'S HALL. MATEo CAL
Under Military Discipline.
ar IL way h tn a mf Of
For nd ua ou.d
Principal
"The Glory of His Nostrils is Terrible"
Holy Writ
~ -BREAkING. ~
BY c. B. MILES.
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dhana 20 dtusda
method Of informing pb
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hrsiEg as {
shall Pau,Ro ckwenad hp
fea onhdn
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s sas ss ga s sss ~ % with experiences '"' '' cots ''' '
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Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-03-07
GERMAN LLOYD MARINE INSURANCE
VI Company Of Berlin

f.. 4. ScHAEFER s. Co.. AGENTS
The above Insurance Company has established Gen.
era Agency here and the above signed General Agents,
authorized take Risks against the dangers Of the
Sea, at the most reasonable rates, and the mos, IA
vorable terms 7Io-sts
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-03-07

G. J. WALLER,
Sa BUTCHER n
To the Front.
A GREAT BOON 10 HONOLULU PUBLIC.
BEEF. VEAL. MUTTON.
PORK AND FISH,
Kept for four days after beng killed. by Bsll.Cole.
man Patent Dry Air Refrigerator. Guaranteed 70
any s Of MR. TAnIEs t's t MARR i md
| at his >
METROPOLITAN MARKET,
On King Street.
fY MEAT FOR SALE ALL DAY. va
SI Thanking the public for past favors, solicit a
continuance Of the same. G. J. WALLER.
q Co.,
MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS,
Have r.opensd Al the old stand No. 90 Fort street,
with new and carefully sslectsd stock Of
Fine JesOsiry,
Watches. Clocks,
Gold Chains and Guards,
Sleeve Buttons, Studs, &C.,
Ladies would do we'll to call and examine our stock Of
Brackets. Brooches, Loekets, Earrings, ETC..
which were especially selected to suit the
market.
KUKUI AND SHELL JswELRy
Made to order.
The repairing branch Of bysiasss regard A. an
| imporAn, one. and all jobs entrusted to US will
be executed IN a second 70 none,
Engraving
OF every description done 10 order Particular attsn
ton Is paid to or .-rl and job work from the
other Islands
| mott
ICHARLns SMITH
| No 50 Kiso srskEr. Hosolulv. II. l.
J PRACTICAL PLUMBER 4 GAS FILTER
Copper and sheet Iron worker
And Nsfai Reefsr.
|
TN WAR;, Erd
~ All ~ors guaranteed and ali ordsn faithful,
susndsd 70. Please leave orders on the slate
/ 1ss-zso
I
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-03-07
General advertisements.

NBN'NN'N NN0bNA
CASTLE 8 COOKE,
HoSoLutu. II
Would call attention to their Large add
varied Stock Of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
Consisting Of the unrivared Pari, Steel
Breaking PiO,c,
The Moline Steel Breakers, and rurrowins Plo- Mo.
line Steel Plows-all sfes--Planet, Jr, Cult.
yators, Dirt Scrspers
John Doeres Gang Plows,
Planters Hoes OF the lest make
DlssroNs' CELEBRATED CANE KNIVES
made s to o5df ao. Ams CAS- sh'y., ,aa Spades
Bows, Yokes, Chains, Fence
Chains.
Sugar Mill Requirements.
SUGAR BAGS, SUGAR KEGS,
Cumberland Goal,
Sperm OIL Cylinder, Lard
and Kerosene OIL Perfect
Lubriea,ors, Plumbago, Al
bany Grease, Disston's and
S. and J. Files, all sizes and
kinds, Steam Packing, Flat
and Round India Rubber.
Asbestos and Soap Stone,
lax Packing, India Rub
Der Hose. = to 7ineh, Pipe.
and Couplings, Nuts and
Washers finished, Machine
Bolts, all sizes, Cold. pressed
Carpenters Hammers, Pipe
Cutters, Winches, inch to
a. inch, Anvils, Vices, Tube
Sorapers Grindstones, Best
American Bar Iron and Tool
Steel, Builders Hardware,
all kinds and styles, Hub
bucks Paints and Oils, raw
and boiled, Small Paints in
OIL, in large variety Dry
Paints Umber Venetian,
Red, oehres, Metallic, &C.,
ass'td si,es, Manila Rope
staple Groceries,,
No. and Flour, No. ! and Rice.
Crushed Sugar, China and Japan Teas.
Oysters Clans. Salmon, HOLSTERS.
Finest Table Fruits from the Factory
Cocoa, SPECIAL TIEs The Pal
ace Kerosene oil, Nelson's Cen
Sprfng aud Canras B,yiise jus, at
hand Blake Steam Pump Valves, Pack
ing, &C., Blake Boiler Feed, Juice or
Molasses, lrrigating & Vacuum Pumps
Weston's Patent Centrifugals Complete,
ALSO ON CONSIGNMENT
California Hay, Barley. Potatoes, Barrels
Salmon Hams, Asbestos Mixture for Boilers
and Steam Pipes, very cheap. Fence Wire
and Staples Galvanized Roofing
SEWING MACHINES.
Company, Assorted; Remington Company. Family
Wilson Machines, the best assortment TO be found,
| and at Bottom Prices
New Goo by every arrival from England. New
ork and San Francisco.
New Traction Engine, S-horss posver.
Orders from the Other Islands filled Best Rates and
with dispatch
RoRoE LUCAS.
CONTRACTOR and BUILDER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
RASMUSSEN'S CARD.

In calling attention the fact that reftte and
Studio making only the complete decidedly the h our
in this vicinity We also wish attention to or
Photographic work all recently produced containing manv % INC
pleasing positions and effects of light and shadow %
16x20 inches We 90 omi
tent critics that is by far the finest display in this v
artistic largely to the fact greater g N
excel underse and bring such experience
gathered from II of continuous avng begun or p %
graphic boy in 1867 time we have NOT
months either by sickness vacaon long experience en
appreciate the importance of scenic effects Us u
is fitted with
ustrade stone and rustic bridges and fences boat pond
water liies staiways and of back,
chairs table statues what Photo uran saws sing
equaed any gallery this vicinity plainly saw 1ai
matter easily dmonstated) that gallery this
amount of our Instruments we don't boast that bought in
sale and used by predecessors
instruments of the latest improved makes amon
Voislaende Enyscope and Dalmeyer Lenses
CELEBRATED LENSES w"
pleased patron the best advertisement strive IN
the advertisement by the excellence to better
satisfactory results
ves different positions and all of these shown and ]
improvements suggest themselves resing will
charge Gallery avenue Rock island "
margd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-21
That Old Flag of 25 Years Ago,

ANDALUsIA, Sept. 10.
EDITOR ARGUs;-,lf anything on earth
could demonstrate that Danforth
is sinking into hopeless sec
ond childhood; it is his silly
recurrence to his very ridiculous false,
hood of twenty-five years ago about that
same flag He rehashes his old stale ri
diculous lie by copying from his own old
old files. will simply state the facts. and
the boys who are now living can tell
whether Danforth OF | mistake. The boys
of Rock Island, previous to 1860, raised
money to buy flag, | think it was in
1856. Citizens contributed To help the
boys. The bows were Independents. When
the campaign of 1860 began to wax
warm, the boys offered their flag for sale
Danforth preferred to steal or bulldoze it
from the boys. Danforth claimed it as
democratic and wanted it without moley
The boys knew better. They would
neither let him steal 1t or bulldoze them
out of it, Reading the controversy in
the papers. and wanting flag for
EdgingtoD, | went up to Rock Island.
lOuuu buC mas III w III baii0y hphi
store in the possession of his sons ken>
nedy and Robert. Their price was SIS
| pad the money and took the flag. Its
ample folds of bunting completely filled
-four sack. The old discounted cop
perhead could not then think of anything
more biting than possibly his own famil-
lar way of carrying off the swag. So he
imbecilely pictured it going of under
coat tails, We don't think even such u
fool as he is would try to conceal the
bulk of One>fourth barrel of flour under
his coat tails But he resurreCts his
vapid bantling after twenty-five years,
and wanders over it with complacent
concert The flag did duty at Edgington.
then at our home every 4th of July, until
we loaned 1t to the Rodman Rifles and il
was flung to the breeze, the first flag ]
believe, that tioated over Armory hall
Rock Island. The Rock Island boys did
not let Danforth steal it. | did not lei
him steal it. Hence the impotent rage oil
the old kleptomaniac.
f. H. BOWMAN,
Late Surgeon 9th Ill. Vol.