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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

CHICAGO, Marcl p Chicago elevators,
"a per old ial returns, contain II, Slj9ri
bushels cf wheat, I,G1i i97S bushels of corn,
5i5, ,5,,3 bushels Of oats. 13j & !5 bushels of
rye AMI IS. s99 bushels oI barley, making g
grand total Of IS 25i, SOL bushels, against
lS,26l, ;'6i bushels week ago and Z.,7lO, as
bushels at this period last year.
Milwaukee warehouses are stored with
$40, sos. bushels of wheat, e.3S7 bushels OF
oats, 1888 bushels Of rye and n, I52 bushel,
of barley.
Visible supply of grain in the United
States AMI Canada on the 2lst inst: Wheat
4S, 4til, 4A bushels; corn, 7lGl,03f bushels
oats 2,705, $50 bushels; rye, $40, O5S bushels
bnr!t.y. |, ltO, ~ bushels.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
Telegram LITIGATION.

PTTTBURG, March 25.-Daniel s. Robson,
of New York, filed an ancillary bill
in the United States scircuit court
Tuesday to compel the Bankers and
Merchants Telegraph company to &C.
count for the property of the American
Rapid Telegraph company in their hands,
and to give up tho mortgages and securities,
as indicated in Robeson's original suit, en-.
tered some weeks ago in the United
States court of the southern district of New
N,r-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

CHICAGO March % "A priza fight with
small gloves, between Javk Burke and
Alf Greenfield the two fore
most English pugiliSts in this coun-
try, took place Monday evening at Bat
terry arnrory, in the pye enca Of an i'm
mense audienca, inclu ling all the sporting
men and many of the m,mbars and at
tacheS of the board of trade, the winner
t. take 50 Ier cent. OF tho receipts of the
house. There were Two r.. ereeS, who faile,i
to agree, after the seventh round. as tc
who was victor uni the fight waa
at the same tlmo stopped by Pnker-
ton policemen. The general impression
is that Burke had tho lest of the fight,
though il is cance led that it was the mo I
Interesting occurrcn of tha kin that has
taken place here, and that both m4n eA
hiLitsl extra ordinary skill and pluck
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
THE EDMUNDS LAW.
DECISION BY THE SUPREME COURT
THAT 1T IS CONSTITUTIONAL,
But That the Commission Erred in 1t
EeguIaiions-SparlSs, of Illinois, APP
pointed Land CommisSioner-
The Gold Supply-N0fes.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 25 Tho de
cision by the supreme court in the poiygamy
case, made Mon lay, was brought before the
court in a serei of five cases known as
polygaIny suits, brought by certain Mormon
citizans OF Utah, for the purpose of getting q
judicial decision as to the power of the
board OF commissioners or canvassers ap,
pointed under the so-called f lmunls act OF
March y, 1882 TO supervise elections in that
territory.
The principal question raised by the suit
is whether the board OF commissioners an
pointed under the Edmunds act had the
power to prescribe, as condition Of the
registration Of voters. discriminating test
oath, requiring the applicant for registra
ton to swear Of a mani that he is not a biga.
mist or polygamist. and does not live OF
cohabit with more than one woman in til {
marriage relation; or Gf a woman) that she
Is not the wife Of polygamist and has moi
entered into any relation with any man il,
violation Of the laws of the United State.
concerning poygamy or bigamy.
This court holds that the rules promul
gated by the board, prescribing the form of
cath to be exacted from persons Offering &c
register as voters and which constitute the
directions under which it is alleged that the
registration officers acted in the cases hers
complained of were without force, and thai
no effect can be given them.
With reference to the constitutionality OF
the Edmunds la'w, under which thu
commissioners acted, the court SAYS
Counsel for appellant in their argument
seemed TO question the constitutional power
of congress to pass the act OF March %, 1882
SO far as it abridges the rights of electors it
a territory under previous laws. But that
question is, we think, no longer open
to discussion 1t has passed bayon.
the stage of controversy into final Judgment
The people Of the United States as tn
sovereign owners ut the national territol les
have supreme power over them and
their inhabitants. In the exercise o
this sovereign dominion they arG rep
resented 10y the government Of tho Unitr,
States, to whom all powers Of govcrnlnen
over that subject have been delegated suh
ject only tn spch re triction- as are EXPIRE -
i'll the constitution CT necessarily implied /,
its terms, or il the purposes and objects o
the power itself.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
Cum Grano Sails.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 25.-It is said
that President Cleveland few days ago
caused an inquiry to be made of ex-Pfesi-
dent Arthur if he contemplated European
trip, and under these circumstances would
accept diplomatic mission to several Eu-
ropean courts, his intention being to offer
the ex-president some high position Of this
character. This reached Mr.. Arthur in due
time, and he replied that, while the compli-
mem was greatly appreciated, he preferred
to 60 abroad, if at all, as a private citizen.
The relations between the two men are of
the most cordial character as has been
shown by the numerous courtesies extended
10 each other since Mr.. Cleveland arrived
here
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
A Mighty Small balance.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 25.-The re-
port of the government examiners of the
books of the Union Pacific railroad, of the
net earnings of the road for 1884, shows that
the amount due tine governfBnt under the
law which gives the government 25 per cont
of the net earnings of the road is 81, l35, 290:
against this there are offsets for transporta-
tion of S765, $50; compensation, S3l4, 1876, and
cash payment to the Kansas Pacific division
of s55.47S. These credits were allowed,
which makes the Union Pacific still owe the
government S47. The $4,000 in dispute
has been decided against the company, and
the final adjustment as made is as above,
which brings the road into the debt Of the
government to the amount stated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday the 9TH
day Of April, A. D., 1885, in the respective wards
or precincts and at the usual voting places in the
cay Of Rock Island, an election will be held for
the following officers to-wit:
CITY OFFICERS,
One Mayor for two years,
One City Clerk for two years,
One City Treasurer for two years,
One City Attorney for two years,
One Aldermas in the First Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Second Ward for two years
One Alderman in the Third Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Fourth Ward for two years
one Alderman in the Fifth Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Sixth Ward for two years,
One Alderman in Seventh Ward for two years.
TOWNSHIP OFFICER.
One SUPERVISOR or one year,
Four Assistant Supervisory for one year,
One Assessor for one year,
One Police Magistrate for four years,
Two Justices of the Peace for four years,
Three Constabes for four years.
Which election shall be open at O'Clock in the
morning aud continue open until 7 O'Clock In the
afternoon of that day.
ROBERT KoEHLER,
City and Town Clerk.
Dated Rock Island, H., this Eth day of March,
A. d., 1885.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
woman and Three Children Crem,ted.

COLUMBIA. S. c., March 25-George
Green, colored of Georgetown county. was
awakened a few nights ago by smoke. Diz-
covering that his house was on fire he seized
one of his children and dropped it out of a
window. He then awoke his wife and three
children and attempted to get them out
The fire, however, bad made such Roadway
and the smoke was so dense that he could
not reach them and he barely escaped with
his life The wife and three children were
burned to death and the house red to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
The kick" Against Higgins.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 25 The COM
mittee appointed by the Maryland Civil
Service Reform association TO file protest
against the appointment of Eugene Higgins
as appointment clerk of the treasury came
to Washington Tuesday and submitted their
papers to Secretary Manning, who promised
To examine them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

GRAYsoN KY, March % This village is
beginning to brim with excitement over the
approaching Friday, the day of Meals exc
cution. : A greater crowd is expected here
than ever before known Should Neal be
brought here again no respite can save him
from the people, An organization has been
formed by which the jail and telegrafh office
will be picketed to prevent Neal from being
taken away should respite reach here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

Boston, March 25 The wedding trip Of
the young Detroiter who has boen known
here as Julius X. Dilman came Il
very sad end in the superior
court, Monday, when he vas sentences
to five years imprisonment for forgery He
victimizad several firms, as was stated at the
time of his arrest, by a shrewdly-payej
game His bride, who is broken hearted
viii probably return to her wealthy parent,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
a Very Rash Younc Man.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 25-Last
Sunday young man named John Pearca.
living at Rock Creek this county. procured
marriage license to marry Miss Alice
Perry. The young lady objected to having
the ceremony solemnized ON Sunday, and
Pearce berame very angIX, and exclaimed
"Marry me or die Miss Perry refused
Pearce thereupon drew revolver and shot
himself through the heart
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

NEW YoRK, March 25 - Carl Scburz EN-
phatically denies the story that he and Rol
lin w. Squire, Herbert o. Thompson, and
others intend to resurrect Truth and run il
as the organ of the county Democracy. II,
says he has no intention OF engaging i'll the
ne newspaper business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
Must Go Through the Mill.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 25.-Owing
to the great pressure for clerkships in the
navy department, Secretary Whitney has
prepared a circular, which will be furnished
to all applicants, referring chem to the civil
service commission.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
Rusiness Troubles.

CENTREvILLE, Md, March 25. Joseph E.
Elliott, dry goods merchant of this place,
has assigned to William Dever for the bens-
fit of creditors. Liabilities, $60,000; assets,
S25 900
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
se,ator Cu,,om,s Appointment.

WASHINGTON CITY. March 25.-SenatoI
Cullom has been appointed as ono of the
three regents of the Smithsonian institution
chosen from the senate He succeeds Sena.
tur Hill, of Colorado, whose term has ex
Erred.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

Advancing spring warns us to be pre-
pared for warmer weather. Strengthen
the system, purify the blood. by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

WASHINGTON CITY, March p. The presi-
dent sent the following nominations to the
'enate Tuesday: To be collectors of customs
Francis B. TORY, of Maine, district of
Bath, Me-; John p Donworth, of Maine
district of Aroostook, Me-. Daniel McCon-
vile. of Ohio, auditor of the treasury for
the postofiice department; Henry L. Mail
drow, of Mississippi, assistant secretary Of
the interior; William A j. Sparks, OF
Illinois, commissioner of the general land
office. Also a long list of army promo
tinuS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
Locomotive Engineers win Not Strike

ST. LOUIS, March 25.-The trouble be-
tween the locomotive engineers and tue Mis-
souri, Pacific railway was amicably arranged
Tuesday morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
Looking Up Subjects for the Official Axe.

Looking Up Subjects for the Official Axe.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 2j-Secretary
Manning has sent a circular letter 30 the
head of the bureaus and chiefs Of the divis-
icu5 Of the treasury department, requesting
them TO report to him in writing, as soon as
practicable, whether in their opinion the
force employed in their respective offices can
be reduced, and to what extent, without
detriment to the public service.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
rhe can cream. Rulletin.

Ngw YoRK, March 25. There is no change
In the condition of Gen. Grant he passed a
comparatively quiet night Monday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
New York.
New YoRK. March "a

NEW lONk, NaFcl II
Wheat-Opened fiji I'M advanced $S@Ic,
afterward ruled ea>ier, dr,paei 5@Ac;
moderate IT ding; No. | VII te nominal; /;
No, ? red April, !SS$4@s94c; May, 9JA@
Ole; June, 9II@J444c; july, 94@4&l21kc
Corn-Mixed western spos, 45@5O1Sc;
future, 49E@5lH,. OatS-NF III, Ut QUOT
able change; western, 361! a4lc Pro
visions-Beef, steady; new r>ra Sll.50
4i2 90. Pork, Guo;; new mes, $500
Lard, firm and quiet; steam S7ll
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
1T. LOUIS Harnh "a.

Wbeat-Better during mos OF the day,
but cio,ei bGZ uaier ye.t = ny; No. ,
red, S39S@s4c cash; sfB@Sj2,t, cosns
S6H9s614c May; SS@Ss3s, - e SSl53
july. COrn--Steavy AMI very ,l.N; @S@s@
3ss4c cash; 3S14c ApFi; 3S9s q iS5.a Nav;
3Jc June; 4Ic July, Oits-H. ~. ,!&331S {
bid cash; 334c May. Rye-N N.r.u., Bar
ley-Quiet; 6J@SJc. Viii ky--:@isnly; ST. a.
Pravis!ons-Duli; only 5nn az, ,nvk,
Sl2.25 Bulk m,ats-Lanr '. - 20;
rib, 2GlO; sh IT clear, 81 s.: :: -
lng clcar, 81 40G56.5e; .ha' rf $ 80;
shsrt clear, 81. 7jGtG 50. iari->51 q %.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO. March. a,

OIANAOp, ului ~
The Acme Grain and Provision Co.,
in its market circular OF this evening
gives the following range of prices on the
board of trade to-day: Wheat-March,
closed nominally 74%c; April, closed nom
inally 75c; May. opened S04c, closed
79Xc. Corn-March, closed nomIlally 3734c;
April, closed nominally 3794c; May, opened
4l%c, closed 4l%c. Oats May, opened
3lhc, closed 3lsSc. Pofk-March, closed
noninally $ll.7O; April close nominally
SlI.75; May, opened SlL95, clo7ed Sll. So;
June, opened Sl2 10, closed Sll95. Lard
May, opened $6.S714 bid closed $6.S711.
Live sJock-The Uui0n stock yards report
the following range 81 price': Hogs
Market moderately active, firm, and prices
5@10c higher; light grades, 81 25@465; com-
mon to choice; neavy mixed packing, S4 81
IA SIS; common to fair, S4551475, fair to
choice; heavy shipping, S4 55@4 70.
Cattle-Market slow eni lOc lower; snip
ping g. 40@5 50; bulk, S49l@h 30; butchers
81 50@450; stockers, 50. 800 10. Sheep
Market steady; sales, s. 41@i75; bulk,
S. 75@4 25
Produce: Butter-Good 10 fue creamery,
20@25c; good to choice dairy. l4@ lSc; good
fresh roll, ll@I2c; packing, 7GtJ'. Eggs
Choice counts l5c. Potatoes-Good t.
choice, 45@4Sc; poor 10 fair, 35@40c.
Poultry-Live or dressa turkeys, ga l2c; do
chickens S0l2c; live geese, 1900 per dozen.
Apples-Choice, S30C@3 50 per bbL Hay
Good TO choice timothy or upland prairie,
$l000@l200 and poor to fair stock, 81 VI
@S.O0 per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

Hogs aO,5a0; shipments 1861; light 4.S0a4, ,4(
mixed 30a4 As; choice heavy 4.5Oa4 20.
ROCK ISLAND.
Oats-a9a30
Hay-wild S5,0Oa900; timothy 6O0a9.C0
Corn-New 30. a40
Coal-Soft l2a13; hard IS 30,
Cord wood-S4 p.
StraM-S5 90 $50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-25

ioLEpJ Ma "a
Whcat--Da!l and ea-y; N , =. Il aai
Mar,h 1>59,'; April, 7oS4.; A.av, ;83. +;
June, 81 Lssc, No. . oft, So1Tc. Corr Dajj;
No. , casa AMI March II. mn q, 80; ; ri
and May. 1870. Oats-QIie: ~ 2 50
bid. Clover-Quiet and weak; prim, cash
and March, S4.s11s asked; Apiii, Sig :. iel
Milwaukee,.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. Mar,a "a
Wheat-Weak; No. :. 76s; Marc t, i54c.
April, 75Be; Nay, iSSsc; June. i"jiS Cora
--Scarce; NJ, =, 4Oc, OatS-SteaIy; No =
~0]5c. Rye-Stroag; No. /, 66J4c. Barley
Firm; No. 2 56ssc; extra No. ), $3.50.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-14
BIG ESTATE IN DISPUTE.
A Case Involving the Title to 100000
Acres of Land.

Acres of Land.
The criminal cases assigned for trial
yesterday in the United States courts
were continued, and the case of George
Z. Dodge vs.. Oliver Il. Briggs ct al. was
taken up. The evidence was taken in
Macon. and the case came up yesterday
for argument before Judge Speer, sitting
as Chancellor.
The title to about 100000 acres Of land
in Pulaski, Telfair, Montgomery, Dodge
and Laurens counties is in dispute. The
land is estimated to be worth at least
Sl,5OO,00O, and the case is one OF the most
important that has come before the
United States courts in Georgia for sew
eral years. Dodge claims the land
through a long chain of titles derived
from the Georgia Lumber Company and
Peter j. Williams, the original grantee
from the State OF Georgia.
The Georgia Lumber Company was a
corporation doing business in this State
in 1884. About that time three men
named Colby, Chase, and CrOcker came
to Georgia from Maine and bought up
these lands from Peter }. Williams.
The defendants 10 the bill now pending
are purchasers from the heirs OF Colby,
Chase, and Croker. Dodge claims that
these three men simply acted as agents
for the Georgia Lumber Company in buy
ing the land, and he has introduced
evidence to that effect. That
point, however, is disputed by
the defendants. All OF the disputed facts
occurred about 50years ago, and all ofthe
original parties TO the transactions are
dead. The defendants raise the point that
one Of the links in DOdge's chain Of titles
is deed of these lands to the State or In
diana, and another deed is from the State
OF Indiana TO one of the persons from
whom Dodge claims.
The defendants claim that the State of
Indiana could not mold or deed lands In
the State OF Georgia, aud that this is fatal
to DOdge's claims.
The general principle governing eject
ment suits IS that the plaintiff must re-
cover on the strength Of his own title and
not on the weakness of the defendants
claim. The defendants maintain that
this principle must be applied IN this case
hut the complainant does not concede
the point.
Mr., Dodge is represented by Col. Cliff
lord Anderson, Attorney General OF the
state Of Georgia, and by Col II. X. Hines.
Briggs aud the others are represented by
Walter is. Hill, ESQ. Col Hines opened
the argument and Mr.. Hin will reply for
the defendant this morning. Col Ander-
son Will conclude the argument.
verdict and judgment was rendered
In the Circuit Court for SOP 81, with inter-
est from Feb ID, 1883, IN favor OF Charles
ID. FRANKIE against Lawson Kelly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-14
some Things are New.

Throw stone into a crowd and there is
no telling on whose crown it will drop, or
what a cnan Of circumstances may arise
from so Insignificant an experiment.
Now last week, just by chance, we
thought it worth while to announce that
we keep on hand full assortment Of Full
Dress (swallow tail) Suits for special
occasions. The ink wasn't cold before
we had inquiries from gentlemen who saw
the advertisement, accompanied with ex-
pressions OF surprise that suchsuits could
be found outside of q tailor shop. Ii there
is any claim that we can sustain 1t is that
we pretend 20 keep model and complete
gents supply house.
We have had quite a run on our fashion.
able Cutaway FrOck and Square Sack
suits. The elegance of the goods. and the
ability TO insure perfect lit, nave done
the business; In fact, we have played the
tailor tclh0Ut ms fancy prices TO perfec-
ton.
Parties vino have been paying exorbi.
tant prices TO exclusive furnishing goods
houses nave been supplied, much TO their
surprise, at greatly reduced prices, and
their only regret was that they had not
thought III % Try us before. Our stock OF
Gents, Youths and Boys Suits Is never
allowed % run down, but is renewed by
fresh arrivals each week.
our Hat Department is replete with the
latest styles az popular prices. Hand
some quarters, splendid goods and low
prices are sure TO have effect. During the
past week the juvenile community nave
nad possession OF our premises, and our
pretty Norfolk and Kilt Suits nave brought
smiles Of approval 10 many b0yish face.
Our Neckwear and Underwear counters
are iull of attractive goods, aud we invite
all % call and look over our stock at
least before purchasing.
This Will be \ hard winter. Our Over
coats are cheap and In all shades. patterns
and weights, aud we can satisfy YOU on
prices. Call and see US, and IL we can't
make 10 90 your interest - buy. d0n't buY.
The Palace Clothing House, 1851 Congress
street. b. n, LEVY a. BRo.-Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-14
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
SIDEWALK.

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told in Brief ParsGraphs-PiokihGs ~
Police HeadQuSrters.
Only two patients were admitted 70 the
savannah hospital yesterday
Tacca were only two arrests reported at
the barracks MP % ~ O'Clock last nigat.
Or. MunhaN Viii preach tomorrow
afternoon az $3.50 O'Clock 90 an audience OF
ladies only.
The water supply Will Pc smut On AZ y
o'cl>ck this morning Ia the district south
q CASTOR street and east Of AbercoTn
stree, for tae purpose Of connecting the
new EXTENSION mains.
The jasper Mutual losn Association
negotiated loans last night sggregaung
S4.oh0. SIS follows $1,000 at 80 per cent,
$1,000 al S5~f. per cent, ana 5000 at IS
Ter cent premium.
Tae committee in charge Of the Chat
hsm Artillery centennial received a letter
yesterday from the Philadelphia City
Troop. one OF the Oldest Of the leading
cavalry companies in Philadelphia, ac-
cepung the Galatians invitation 70 par
ticlpste in tie eucampment Mex May.
Hon. Warlug Russell COUNTY Treasurer.
elect, will qualify for the Office on Mon
tay. The place is worth about $1,000 a
year. and there are but a few hours work
81 CAV. 10 Mr.. Russell has his usual luck
ID holding or 20 an office when be gets it,
he viii probably remain in the treasury
FER many years.
Coroner Dixon held an inquest yester-
cay in the case Of Ed. Ford the colored
10Y who dlea Thursday from a wound on
the head. jackson Grant confessed that
he threw the piece OF brick which struck
Ford. hut he said that be was quite a dis
lance from his companion. and did not in
tend to hurt him. The Jury. after hearing
the evidence, found that the wound was
accidental and Grant Was not held.
James Jones and Asbury Williams, both
c0lOred. became involved in q quarrel yes
terdav afternoon at the corner Of Houston
street and York street lane, in the course
OF which Williams drew knife and cut
Jones three times in the left shoulder
The wounded man went before Ma is-
trate Naring Russell, Jr., and had a war
rant issued for his assalauts arrest.
Jones' wounds are slight and no serious
results from them are feared.
a clerk in 3 country store, not far from
this CITY, was startled a few days since
upon taking from a shelf a bolt OF calico
10 discover quietly ensconced ia the folds
Of the goods live rattlesnake. He was
a foot and half in length. His snake
ship had evidently crawled into the store
through an opening between the floor and
the jOists and selected a comfortable
place for his winter quarters. 1t is not
often that the rattlesnake becomes so So
ciable, and 1t is just rs well for the happi-
ness OF mankind that he don't.