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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
BRIEFLEfS.

Ex-Mayor HenryCfse, has returned
from his trip to Pittsbnrg.
W. D. Webster, Of Cordova ILL.,, was
III the city today.
The new abattoir meat market, will
open next Saturday morning.
VIM. Wilmerton. of ,Premption Mer-
Ger Co.. was in the city yesterday.
There will be services at Trinity Mis-
sion at $50, this evening.
Geo. Patterson, ESQ.,, of Marston, was
in the city today.
The Central shoe store is doing a
booming business, which it Justly deser-
yes.
Old government Java fresh roasted
and combination coffees just received at
Fl. Lamps.
For prices on the best hard coal in the
city call at the Port Byron Lime Associa>
ttion. Telehone No. 1901. cd
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Paul, of Woods
bury, New Jersey, after trip to New
Orleans, are at present visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Nathan Swain, the parents of Mrs.
Paul, at SIG Second avenue.
II. W. Gushing, of Mendoza, has taken
the place of William c. Collins, as COM
mercial traveller for the hardware firm OF
Stewart & Montgomery. Mr.. Cushing
formerly travelled for a Chicago house.
James Cozatt has got enough of the
position as engineer for the Davenport
electric sheet light company, and has
signifed his intention of returning to his
old post on the government bridge.
Cozatt thinks sixteen hours is more than
one days work
In yesterdays issue there was an item
headed public notice" from Medill
Whitehead, & Matthews, which was an
error. During the excitement of business
the wrong copy was furnished Today's
issue contains the notice intended for yes
terday's paper. 1t can be seen in anoth'
or column and is headed LAND excur
sion"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
Bruuer.

The annual tournament of the Forester
gun club of Davenport, is being held at
Central park. across the river, and Bruner
is on hand, of course. Bruner is modest
his modesty is proverbial-but if there
is one of his many accomplishments in
which he takes especial pride and delight,
it is his skill as marksman. He is II
"crack' shot IN every sense that the name
implies. When he enters into contest
his eye never fails him, and when he
sights bird, be it alive or clay. it is
bound to drop. Bruner is "shootist" of
merit without any doubt, and il he enters
the tournament across the river, some
body else will pay for his sport; put q
pin down there. +
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
The Canal.

A special dispatch from Washington to
the Chicago Times says:
When the committee on rivers and har-
bors is called tomorrow, Mr.. Murphy will,
by authority of the committee, report the
bill appropriating $1,000, 900 to com
mence work on the Hennepin canal. As
this bill involves an appropriation it will
have to go to the calendar Of the commit
tee of the whole, and the friends OF the
Hennepin were never so confident as they
are now of getting their bill passed.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
Notice Of Dlsso luton.

The firm of Watkins & Hill, is dissolved
by mutual consent, Mr.. W. B. Hill re-
firing. Mr.. S. I. Watkins will remain
in the business. Mr. Watkins under
stands the wood business thoroughly and
will be pleased to have all who want
wood and coal call on him. All persons
having bills against the firm of Watkins
& Hill, will please present the same, and
they will be settled. All persons in deb,
to said firm please call and settle
S. T. WATKINS.
W. B. Hill.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

The Davenport Democrat, after making
the Rock Island branch of the Irish Ma
tional league Sunday evening, closes its
article with the following complimentary
notice, which attests we'll the fact that the
efforts of President Cary, Secretary Mul-
queen and Treasurer DAILY and the mems
bers of the league have not been in vain
The league in Rock Island is succeed
ing beyond the expectation of the most
sanguine supporters. Though there has
been some difference between the
leaguers, now the people are working in
perfect accord, The consequence is the
Rock Island league is perhaps the best il
Illinois
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
RsIauve to Suspended Officials.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. II .-GSpec-
al The senatorial caucus today adopt
ed the resolution proposed by Edmunds,
to the effect that where information in
relation to suspended officials be refused,
the nomination be rejected
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

Since 1898, as statistician learns, wars
among civilized nations have cost the lives
of 4, 470, 600 men.
A large boiling spring is said to exist
in the Penobscot river, near Pickard'l
point.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal, $500, CRATE and egg, $s. IS;
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton
screened and delivered all best quality
OF anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Black smiths
caol, Connellsville coke and charcoal.
1908 Second avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
IMPROVED FARMS.

80 acres in Cordovs township, r. l. county "
an offer.
1S5 acres In Whit side county, one mile from
town of Erie; well improved and big bargain
at $40 per acre.
100 acres. improved ad Joining Wa Keeney,
Kansas price $3.50 or will trade for productive
Rock Island city property.
100 acres, Buffslo Prairie, one mile from P. o.
Good improvement $3.50 per acre.
290 acres, Buffalo Prairie, Ia miles from P o.
Sl5 ~ per acrs,-easy terms.
240 acres, Edgington, Rock Island county,
Slo7oo-psrt cash, balance years, O. per cent.
8 lots, with improvements, in Denison, Iowa, -
price $500, part time. or will trade for Rock Island
property.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

A woman who claims to be Belle Boyd.
the famous confederate spy, is on exhibi-
ton in Pittsburg dime museum.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
RASMUSSENS CARD.
Wherein we Claim to Excel Our Competitors.


The superiority Photographic work conceded by all who fan
whit To those who acquainted need
awarded
Photographs the exhibition Photographers the United States
Buffalo N Y. 1885.
ENTERPRISE
We fully elects Photographic
hence crowded with backgrounds and
We added flovngevery
gallery Table Antique
Durham Tree
Garden with of Rustic Fence
Carved Trunk Elaborate Writing Desk ard large
painted japanese Screen In backgrounds purchased English
lawn and Antique Interior dnperes and have
rich designs adding
backgrounds will
for rch effects and artistic posing
PRICES.
for the Qnack and
Photographic
desirable than 1t
public
work. otherwise could not boast and the fact that
gallery
the galleries
double whati This tells between
work and cheap
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

bavliIe Johnston,
Law, real estate and loans, choice west :
ern lands for sale at prices to which l
invite your attention; money TO loan on
farm security. Office in ARGUS block,
over American Express Office.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
LOANS,

Manager John ID, Mishler has the honor to pre-
sent Prof. GRO. BART BoLoMlws
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
at the Opera House,

The Opera House was packed last
night to witness the fret appearance oil
Joseph J. Bowling and Sadie Hasson In
their new play entitled "Nsver Say
DE-" The piay Is a melo drama, and
In presented with now and handsome
scenery and q number of new soDRs sre
introduced, among them being "RinG
the Chestnut Bell" "Rebecca" and
"Git up Jack, John Sit Down" suns
by Miss Hasson and the Madrigal boys
eat of which was apr lauded and repe
titions dem anded The audience wa.
as appreoietive as 1t was large, and the
many tell ng poin's were re, 81 yed with
round after round OF applause. It will
be repeated tonight, at the matinee TO-
morrow afternoon, and presented for
the last time TO morrow night.
Next Monday and Tuesday pights the
Little Tycoon" will bs presented for
the first time in thi, city by q full c1m-
pany and orchestra, direct from Temple
Theatre, Philadelphia. This opera had
a most successful run in Philadelphia
last season, and is pronounced by those
who have seen it to be superior to any
opera Of the kind ever written.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
Fall EAahIona.

The Autumn number of Strawbridgs
& Olothier's Quarterly, just received
from the publishers, contains an unu
sual quantity and quality OF fashion
news, insti uction, and entertainment
fox the ladies of the land. Harriet
Prescott Spofford con tributes 1.-THE Ice
Storm" which is o we'll written and
naturally told tale Of poor but proud
fsmily's struggle with adversely. The
colored frontispiece exhibits the latest
French styles, designed by Janet, OF
Paris; this 10 practical fashion plate,
fer we see that the NUM- Der of yards OF
materials and the prices psr yard are
given in the description of the plat.
The volumious fashion gossip with
Its many illustrations will ba source
OF satisfaction to the many readers who
want to be shown aud guided along the
proper fashionable way. In addition to
these fashion pages, there are directions
for patterns for costu me and casaq ne I;
q description of q page OF floral pail
costumes an illustrated lesson in the
art of draping on wire-forms; and the
home dressmaking article continues its
practical instructions. Bulbs in the
house and chrysanthemum culture are
the floral ind ca ions that autumn ia az
hand.
The needlewoman and the home deco
ratOr will find much of interest In the
present number; such as, the art OF
netting, stitches used in crochet, pillow
lace, knot Embroidery, novel quill, daley
mat and others. Two teeyiceable srti-
cles are, knitted stockings and crochet
ed garments for q child. Miss Juliet
Corson conducts the & Kitchen page in her
usual satisfactory manner. Johns
Wife has bt en- making money at home
by raising small fruitt; and after read
ing her experience we do not see what
Is to prevent mary of her readers from
acting on her advice to thcir pecuniary
advantage
Franz Btht's Film Polka is the IL
strumental piece of music that is given
in tbis issue. The fall fashiors In al tn
various kinds into which dry goods are
divided, are described and illustrated
SO completely and exactly that lady
who is not able to journey to town may
make her selections from the pa yes be-
fore her. AID fare IS well, all things
coasid cred, as she would by shopping
In person. Those of our readers who
are not subscribers to this excelleny
m sgazine should send Is cents for q
specimen number, to 5trawbridge II
q other, Philadelphia.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
Loft Home.

Charles Emmons, aged II years, in
company with boy named Moore, az.
IA years, left home On Wednesday, the
goth of September. Both boys have
been seen in the city and near the
Brandywine Sprines. The last reliable
information had of them was on last
Saturday. Charles E.nmons ia about 8
feet inches high, rather slim, light
complexion, regular features; Can read
and write. He wore cloth bat, dark
coat made with pleats and belt, light
cloth short pants. black stockings and
new lace boots. He Ia q son OF Frank
8. Enmons, 1924 West Third street.
Any information will be thankfully re
oeived by him or his grandfather, VIM.
Emmons, at the p. r. r. depot.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
NOTICEn.

NJ UlICE- L. JUNB q. ADAMS. THE:
IN tenant Of the house situated az MOI soi
church street, IN the Eighth ward ~
the city OF Wilmington, County O! Ne wCastie
and State OF delaware. 10 compliance with
the requirements Ct the sc's ofthe 1. enerai
assembly, in such case made and provided.
DO hereby give notice that thelI appi- IN
writing to the Court Of General Sessions, OF
Tue Peace and Jan delivery OF the S.ase' OF
Delaware, in ami for Rev Castle county on
Monday. the 10th day Of n ov. A. d., 1855.
oeing TIE next term Of said Court, for a Ii,
sense for said house &c an inn or tavern. for
The sale therein Of intoxicating LIQUORS. in
less q napti.iss than one quart 70 Sc DRINK
q the premises, and the following respecta-
ole cit zens Of the said ward recommend the
SAID application, viz:
Phillip Mcdonnell, Jas, Barry.
Wslter X. EDWARDS. Dennis Utrran
howard II. Feaster, Geo. II. CRnt wal. M ID
VIM. II Morrow, Edrin w t,rvinr
Jas. W. Horner, Adrisn w. I3inn'e'
jacob Huber, Fank Pardeef
Jos. Gallant, Jos. "a. Horner
a. a. SPoeri, kidg say j. Clark,
y y =: horner, EDWARD p. Heal,
J0nn Erwin, VIM. McShes,
" VIM n: SPARKS, ROBERT McShea,
n airy POWELL, &m. T. Kraues,
Daniel Toner, Walter Taylor.
o4Stt JOHN Q ADAMS.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

Sealed proposals. will be received in the
box Ia the City Council Chamber until 7.3O
ocisoE p. N. TAURsDAY, Cc,obec 7, 1880,
For about l,7oo cubic yards Of excavation
from ire bsd Of thirteenth street between
Franklin and Broome streets.
For ABOUT 2, geo cubic yards Of excavation
rom the bed OF Eighth street between
Bro me and Union streets.
In the nrst case proposals must be en-
dorsed "Proposals for grading thirteenth
streets" and In the second, proposals for
grading Eighth street
All proposals must be accompanied by the
customary bonds, and the suesessfuI bidder
Will be required to give Satisfactory bonds
for the faithful carrying out OF mis- contract.
Plans and specifics tione may be seen and
all necessary Information relating to the
neer.
The right to releot any or all bids is re-
served. JOHN M. NEWEII
Streets, City Council.
october =, 1880. et4t
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
Collision ON the River.

Yesterday morning the steamer
Fannie H., of Salem, N. j., coll ded
with Q Lighthouse steamer In the Chris
tiana near Fourth street wharf. There
was dense fog on the river and 1t wa,
impossible for those on the boats to ses
each other until 1t was too late to avoid
q collision. Fortunately but little DAM
age was done and both boats proceeded
to their destination.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
PROPOSALS..
CUSTOM HOUSE,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
SeDtomber 22nd 1854

Sealed proposals will be received until II
O'Clock noon, Of the 18th day of Oct. is6 6, for
the sale of proper suitable as q site for the
fuSlfc Building authoriz Vi TO be erected in
this city. the dimensions OF the lot should
approximate, II a corner lot, not less than
one hundred and forty (Ao) by one hundred
and seventy Q7o) ieet; II not corner lot,
tue d,mensions should be not lees tn IN two
hundred and ten (2l0) by one hundred and
forty t14o) feet TRe width Of alloys lying
adjacent can DO deducted from th shove d.
mensions. The long dimension, in each
case, to be on principal front. Buildings on
property selec ed, TO be retained and re-
moved BY the owner. The Department re-
serves the right to reject all proposals. Pro-
posals should be marRed Pro 5osais for sale
OF property for site for Public Building at
wilmington, Delaware" and addressed 10
HENRY r. PICKELS,
s2Soteod Collector.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
NOR SALE, AT A BAR

NOR SALE. AT A BAR
L gain. from now until
MARCH 2sth, the three
story brick dwelling, 1908
VanBuren street. Will sell
to suit the purchaser. Will
take a $4,000 mortgage on
property for S years at S FER
cent. Apply at the REpUB-
LOAN Office. jy24-tf
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
Fat Backs.

Powell has on his stalls In tho Third
street market, fine lot of fat backs,
which rank among the best pan f1sh
that can be found anywhere, as well as
, his usual variety of the fiDny tribe.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
come to 1oa East Fifth Street.


We are offering grea: drives in tea, sugar,
coffee and rice. Some parties have saved the
Price OF q new dress in buy ing their SUGAR
alone from us, and this weeks drive is tho
best yet Gene and zee our new fruit display.
New raislns, new currants, seedless cherriee,
new peaches aud ctr n, new prunes and
Jersey cranborries, 4 GU ,rts for 2tc.; cape
berries. 10; per quart; new buokwheat this
is poo and high, We make II up in tea; this
basket fred tea at SOC. per pound makes a
delicious cup OF tea Our specialtes this
week are rice, -four and mol4sses. Rise 10
per pound; -four "a ba rel makes white
bread. Our Royal best at zoe and S5c. q
bag makes bread as white as snow. no.
lasses at CSC. o gallon, 1t is lust what you
want to bake with. Don't forget this lovely
sea shell with every can OF l0c- baking
powder. Braoms. We are still on this lot
81 brooms at 20c. apiece. but our l0c. brooms
are wonderful We have the best pr mt but
ter, fresh eggs and cream cneose always on
nand q. 100 Eat Firth s-reet T. NJ. WIER.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
L!C SALE
OF

liable Building Lots
be sold at public sale
+ premises, on Satur-
p:tober oh, at 4 o.
P. m, 256 feet OF
|ns Lots on Franklin
betwee en- Oh and 9TH
+, These Lots are
|sliuated, overlooking
ply and surrounding
r, with a beautiful
Ri the Delaware river.
+ at sale.
ROBINSON & CO.,
F Real Estate Agent.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

SALE OF RICHARDSON'S
t-will be sold at Public sale on
PAX, sfH DAY OF OCTOBER,
D'I' at II o'clock. q. m,
me OF Geo. Il. Townaeud, ols
te!, Wilmington. DelaH,re, all
~ pfopersy known as "Rishard-
tltuatad on the Newport Pike.
NnoIn the City limtts, containing
'ae 10 iS handsom ally stu lted,
q3aiity and well adapted for
SUI gardening. The improve
large stone Mansion with f1ne
ssse shade trees; barn, stables,
sI .,SUu'e, poultry-bouse, &C.; large
aa variety of fruit Two ood
1, one stone Grist Mill, one
ans saw mill with ample water
h.wer. The Mills are well-known
NAYS had @ good steady run Of
~. h Nreek, Q fine running stream
,m mse OF the lane. Parties are invi.
karIa.e the property before the sale.
IN nnOulars given at officen Terms
| R u oe ma de known ON day OF sale.
,'ppWNSENt,, Agents TO effect
L. W. Stidham & Sen, Aucts.
s29-w2. d Is
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

DvOh sSALk Uh kAOhnNttk-A rum
II Der OF desirable houses, with all tins
modern improvements. Little cash required,
or building lots will DO taken In part or whole
payment, Balances may remain ON mort
gage for years. Also building sites q all
parts OF the city for residences; also manu-.
facturing sites, especially adapted for mo
10000 business, with IN ever-howtng stream
nom the Il. &. F. Railroad. City tax one
eighth the regular rates. Tnis property will
be sold BY the acro or IN Bnelier loD, ct
forms 70 suit purchasers. Also houses to
rent cheap. THOS. NJ. OGLE,
7o3 French street.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05


To close out these thrao
properties immediately, we
make the following special
proposition 10 accommodate
business mon.
Nos. 902, $40 or 8t2 Delaware
Ave. II rooms each, aas,
bath, water closet.
Cash price, clear, (eithot houss).. as. 500
or payable as follows, 1t pur-
chasers option:
lat Mortgage, which may remain
for term Of yeays. $4,000
"a mortgage, which may be re-
ouced by monthly payments
s"'.'''.' .sss............... 200
Oooh. sss.................... 100
40, 500
These DWELLINGS, are well built, comfortable,
and hsve all recognized conveniences to b.
found In houses twice their cost.
HAWKINS q SON,
Oct. 100. Agents to effect sale,
712 Market Street.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
WAaTLB.

rlu-IN THE OCUNTKY A
ort distance from Rising SUI
piddle.aged womaa, as coox. who
good references. apply TO miss
PuET. oiSIa
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

'rsJJ-A YIhSr.ULASS BUSH
Imam. Also hrst.cls 8 pantaloon
! one other need apply. Boston
! Clothing House, No. 2i3 Market
sl6-tf
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

'caD-LADiEs,w ANTIHd GOOD
,,ble help can bs accommodated
n at the Wilmington Intelligence
h Ufsrgc street. ai-u
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

Irtli-A BOY To- SEW Il MILK;
4. hat ear milk and make him elf
farm. Inquire OF GEO. WHITE,
MS s.lic, Gil Market OF oa'2ts
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

|rED-A STOUT ACTIVE BY
learn the baking business. Ap "
{ BAKERY, 1ih and Jefferson streets.
ssou
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

EyoR SALE-ls FEET OF WALL SHOW
4 cases. In good order. will be sold
very cheap. Apply at 4o7 Market street.
ca ST
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

nh MEN OK FURNAOtS
ID heaters, metal workers end
JAMES 4. WOOD g. COMPANY.
|t D, Del. o4-St
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

|rtil-A OIL FOX Orr ERA j.
uiewO,k, Tt fe;encs required. at I
n'eet. oil ST.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

lIED-A HALF GROWN WHITE
h;l, at 2l5 King street. oA-2tH
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

rEp-A YOUNG MAN WITH
Dr Q ears expetiercs Ia the drug
Gooo wages TO the right young
,oress "Draggist Assistant" this
s9s-ot
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

|rLASr Evening, ny p PER-
gsllilR Cii the Delaware Express
h q Shipley street, a box contain
.sse,ry. A suitable reward viii
i''tarnei to 3o2 King st Olaf
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

|thI-A ByOK.KEEPEh WHO
|ill assist in store. address STORE,
sitting salary required. o:ts1t
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

TNOR SALE-CHEAP. SUITABLE FOR
n country residence, email fruits or
trucking purposes, : acres Of good land. ia
good condition, with o 7-rnom house, ba m
and apple orchard, within miles VI VIII.
mingt0n, and within threo- eighths Of a mile
of Fairvills station, Chester County, Pa. on
tho baltimore Oontfei railroad INQUIRE OF
the place or OF J. Il. u. SEEDS,
Administrator,
80 West 9th street, WILMINGTON. Deia.
Wars. tye.tf
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

|TED-OHICKEHS DELIVERED
\ Tslis No. IS and 80 Third street.
n, -. APPLETON. o. II
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

|TED-A GIRL TO C,Ox AND
/ general housewoIk, at llo6 Mar
Oats
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

ITEn-s GOOD STRONG GIRL
general hOusework ct the Bellevue
| Market st, ninth wa-d. ol.3tt
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

rEO-A oOOnSIZE C,,LORED
by 10 attend heaters, and clean up
AZ 81 Market street. O42Lt
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

|rtD-P PENN A NEeT AND
Ible bosrdsis ct 7oo Market street
s2T-25L
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

|TtD-BO ARpERS, All 2l2 Pop
!; Ftrett Pleasant rooms and home
s20-l2.t
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

EyoR SALE-A LoTOFYoUNG Avva
e pigs; Apply TO N. W Porter, ~
Newport. Del. s3o-n ~
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05
PROPOSALS.

NUI1CE 70 CONTAGIOUS.
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

hyKr - ROOMS, WITH Oh
|out board; ali table board. 700
rect mi"u
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

rNOR SALE-THE STALLS AND FIX
II tur.s OF 40. ITO and III. Eighth stree
La ,rket. Apply 1t stalls. s27-6tt
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

ID IAhDlN9-MAN AND WIFE, OK
I'D single gen item en-, can be accommodate
ed Sith board, at 3sl East Fourth street.
o46tt
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

NOR SALE-TEN HIVES OF BEES
y Apply at No. Coz West Second street
Ol-6td. 3.Mk
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

OOA aDlNG - ORNAMENT AND
ID table boarding at FOG Yves. st. o2-6tA
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

LNoR y AI4E-A FARM OF e01k ACRES,
H good land and buildings. Price low.
WM.'J. Fl SHER,
s27-4t-eod o1b& Market street
Daily Republican., 1886-10-05

DLEASANc MOONS WITH BOARD
il at Ill West 9Th street. s2T.lmE
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-15

pounds he shot through some curtains
that hid the surgeon, while operat-
ing upon another patient; and pull
ing his coat-tails at critical mo-
ment, whispered hoarsely, "Say
Cap'n, [ want to pay you for this
job"
He took out wallet, undid a
leather strap. remarking, 81 want
another bottle of that eye-balm, too !;
we met with little accident with it,
like enough | trod on it. Such sur
prise, you see, to find / wasn't going
to be deprived of sight
The surgeon was annoyed at the
interruption, but could not refrain
from smiling. He said there was
nothing to pay; sent an attendant
for more eye-wash, and Mr.. Wilkins
went away rejoicing.
He had two eyes, he was not
manned for life, nor in danger of
blindnesss-it was priceless, this gift
of sight He would never be the Old
Wilkins hating and hated by every
body; he had thought too much for
that, these last days; the rough burr
of the nut had been opened by the
frost of trouble; the heart of it was
sweet and nourishing.
Mr. Wilkins rushed to the board
ing-house after his quaint carpet bag,
told the glad news, insisted upon
paying something for the week he did
not stay, and started for home.
"Now thai 1 have my eyes, Sary-
ann, you and the posies'll find things
different" he vowed, and the woman
by his side knew he would keep it.
He bought Sarah Ann dress on
the way, and the little girls each a
muff and tippet the latter came to
nine dollars and half, but he said
as he threw out ten dollar bill,
t'Never mind the change, l calculat-
ed to spend a ten on them %