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Evening journal., 1888-11-28
The New Natural Gas Field.

BUFFALO, Nov. 2S.--The big gas gusher al
Zoar. which was struck last Saturday, shows
no decrease in its value. Il is reported that
an offer Of 100000 for it has been refused
The strike has started another boom az Zoar.
and preparations are making to continue
boring in wells which have been temporarily
abandoned The find Of gas in such large
quantities so near the city--less than thirty
miles distant something Of stir
here as the supply now piped here by the
Pennsylvania Gas company does not begin 70
meet the demand, and the prospects are that
the low cost Of piping from the new field will
cnnse a big drop i'm prices 20 consnmera
Evening journal., 1888-11-28
Shot His wife and himself.

AAEsBuRY, Mass, Nov 2s.-The particu-
lars Of a double crime have just cone 10
light Jewel Dargenton, proprietor Of
boarding house, was found dead lying on the
locr Of a room in his house, with a bullet
hole in his head while near him lay his wife
unconscious, with two bullet holes in her
neck, inflicted by Dargenton. He was ieal-
GUS Of his wife, and the occupants Of the
house say when he came home a man jumped
from the side window Dargenton then shot
his wife and himself There is some prospect
81 saving the womau's life The couple we're
abou; 70 years Of age aud had two children
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

ANNAPOLIS Nd, Nov 2s-The contests
in the Fourth and Fifth congressional dis
tricts were virtually settled yesterday Gov
ernor jackson said that be would positively
issue certificates in accordance with the face
Of the returns This will give certificates to
Henry Stockbridge, Jr., Repl in the Fourth
and Barnes Compton tDem.l in the Fifth
district. Mr. Mudd will carry the contest
against Compton to Washington.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28
Novel Execution.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Nov. 2s-An execu-
tion will take place Dec 1S under the Choc-
taw law at Oak Lodge, Choctaw Nation
the condemned man IS Lyman Puslee, con
victed ct murder. who will be shot by the
court onicerS Ihs execution Viii be pubic,
taking place in au open fed
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

KANSAS CRY, No, Nov. 2s Maj War
ner, commander in chief G. A. r., has ap-
pointed the following comrades TO constitute
the national pension committee, 9. A. r., for
1850; Col George $. Merrill, Of Lawrence
Mass, chairman; James Tanner, Of Brook
lyn, \. y. John ). kountze, of Ohio; John
w. Burst, Of Illinois, aud Richard Blue, OF
Kansas Upon this committee will devolve
the important and responsible duty OF ex-
pressing TO congress at the coming session the
latest viii and desire Of the q. A. X. concern
ng pension legislation.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28
HnntInr Ern nltcheIl,s Murder.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-The inquest on Miss
Eva Mitchell, which was TO have been re-
sumed at 10 o'clock at the Fiftieth street
police station, was postponed for ten days
upon request Of Capt Hunt, who said he had
certain clews which he desired to follow up
before any additional evidence was offered
He also asked that Tom Masterson, the flag
man, bo admitted 10 bail in $1,000 Both
requests were granted.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

new cases and no new deaths yesterday, for
about twenty cases in the city, most of them
convalescing. At a conference Of the board
Of health, the Auxiliary ASSOCIATION and Dr.
Porter, resolution was adopted that re-
strictions on travel should be removed as
early as possible, consistent with public safety
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

WASHINGTON, Nov. - Pension Commits
sioner Black has prepared a statement show
ing that Of the 5000 estimated cases where
widows under tue act of June 2, 1883, were
entitled to arrears Of pension from the time
Of their husbands death, IA, 5O2 cases have
been filed and settled The commissioner is
anxious that if any claims coming under the
operations Of the act have not yet been filed,
thew speedily be filed
Evening journal., 1888-11-28
A Woman Killed bv Failing Walls

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. 2s.-An explosion
of gasoline destroyed the Office building OF
the cotton mill at South Glastonbury owned
by A. Backer, of New York A lantern
carried by a workman, who was looking fog
a leak. ignited the gasoline. Maggie Cullen,
a weaver, - years odd, was buried by fad.
ing wall and instantly killed Four men
we're severely Du. asl. LOss, eo,UVJ, N
saraDse, 81, ,,09
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

WASHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator and Mrs.
John Sherman and Miss Mary Sherman
have arrived in the city from their Mansfield.
o., home Mrs. Sherman will have a large
party Of friends for the inauguration festivl-
ties. Ex-President ard Mrs. Hayes and Miss
Fanny Hayes have promised to be the Ohio
senator's guests at that time
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

DUBLIN, Nov. 2S-lt is learned that ths
murder OF farmer Delaney, near Kilkenny
was purely the result Of a family feud ank
had no agrarian significance Whatsoever.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

LONDON, Nov. 2S Henry George delivered
a speech at Lambeth Baths last evening IN
the presence Of an immense audience. In tha
course Of his speech Mr. George said that ths
practice Of grasping fer land in America was
making the great progress which il had OBJ
tanned in England. His object was to abolish
landlordisn, and grant to every child born .
share Of the soil
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

BROOKLYN, Nov. 28 8-John Woods, aged
IS years, was fatally burned, and his bedrid-
den sister Mary, aged Gl years, suffocated TO
death during tire at No 645 Myrtle avenue.
when destroyed the dry goods stock OF Is. j.
Mclaughlin and damaged the tenement above
the store, where the Woods lived.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

COLUMBIA, S. C.. Nov. 2S-The South
Carolina legislature began it, annual session
yesterday. For the first time since recon
structlOn lEs senate has NOT s.ng.e co.oEol
member.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

TRESroT. Nov 2S-The spate board OF
canvassers met here and canvassed the vote
polied at the recent election in New Jersey.
Tue offic al count is as follows: Cleveland,
15l, ,49s: Harrison. IA, ,S44 Fisk, 1904; Cleye-
lands plurality, 7,l49.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28
On a bill of $40, ST
down and ST a Week.
We were compelled

We were compelled
yesterday to enlarge
our Wrap and Cloak
room to nearly twice
Its original size-In
previous seasons the
very liberal space
given to this depart
ment has proven ade-
quate, but our large
and splendid assort-
ment and the most en-
couraging support we
have received from
the ladiesnecessitated
our giving more room
tothis popular branch.
We are showing a
complete assortment
of Ladies', Misses and
Children's Wraps. We
carry all the preva-
lent styles in Cloths,
Stockinette, Bugle
Plush and Seal.
Our line of Plush
Goods was never so
elaborate. In Plush
Coats our prices are
$22.5O, $25, $27.5O.
$50, $35, $40 and
$45. These goods are
made from the best
seal cloth, and are no
ticeable for the excel
lence Of their finish
and perfection in fit.
We have the Plush
Jacket, 50 popular
this season, from $40
to S25.
We have the stylish
and peerless Plush
Modieskas for $50
$27 and $50.
A score Of styles
Of Newmarkets, in
stripes, plaids and
plain, for $5, $3.50.
$8, 50, $40, up to the
very finest goods Of
this class at $22.5O
We have Raglans from $S.5
to $Io, stripe, plain and plaid
A line of Stockinette Good.
unequalled
Misses Newmarkets, p tC
IS yards, from SIS to $12, anc
a splendid assortment of Chill
| dren's Coats from S5 to $40
This department has beer
one of the very busiest in our
house, but so varied is our as
sortment that we have thus fal
been able to crafty every
taste.
On bill of $40, 81 dowr
and 81 a week.
Open Thanksgiving DAY
until noon.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

PARIS, Nov. 2S-The village of vaubo
court, near Nancy, was totally destroyed By
fire. Thousands Of persons were rendereG
homeless and absolutely without shelter.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28
peCiaI Drive
TODAY
JR BOYS AND
CHILDREN'S DE-
PARTMENT.

s., SIS, So Suits.
Your choice, S., S., So. 50
and $4.
So, So, $40 Suits,
Your choice, SIS, So, 81
and $3.50
$4, SIS, So Overcoats,
Your choice, S., $3, $3.50
and $4.
$S, So, $40 Overcoats,
Your choice, SIS, SO, 81
and $3.50
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

ar. P. H. Rodiner, 2o5
st Fourth street, wins the
/ that we promised to the
cessful guesser on the cleo
in New York State.
Evening journal., 1888-11-28

Don't fail to see the Thanks
ing Dinner in our window.
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A Worthy Tribute.

On Monday, January 26, Mr..
and Mrs. j. a. Riley were presen-
ted wrth a handsome gold handled
umbrella, bearing the inscription
81. A. Riley, from your fellow
teachers of 1Ss7-SS." Mrs. Riley
was kindly remembered by a
silver fruit basket of most unique
design. Notes from teachers ac-
companied the presents, and gave
but slight token of the appreci-
alton and esteem in which they
are held. They have gained such
a firm footing and have reached
such a high standing in Lamar's
schools that thu board of educa-
ton ought to be Informed that Mr..
Riley has been sought for else
where. AS a disinterested one of
the public we would suggest that
you cannot afford to allow Prof.
Riley and his estlmable wife to
leave. Retain them at an advance
in salary and you'll not regret it.
Southwest Missourian.
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Gibbs City Items.

Believing a few items from this
corner of the county would inter-
est your readers, send you the
following:
Chief engineer, Sias of the
Santa Fe town and land company,
With corps of assistants is here
surveying and laying out the town.
Gibbs City will be controlled by
that company who will lay out 200
acres into lots, which will be on
sale about the first of March.
There is every indication of a
grand "boom" here this summer.
The Messers Garlock will begin
to receive their stock Of lumber
this week direct from Fort Madi-
son. These enterprising gentle
men will open lumber yard as
soon as they can secure the neces-
sary grounds ON which to build
sheds, etc.
DR.. Barns of Kirksvilie, with
his brother and family, will locate
here about the first OF March.
DIR. Rice and Mr.. Willis of Will
son, will begin building here in
the near future. These gentlemen
have been to Marceline and now
decide to locate here. A wise con-
clusion, we think.
Gibbs City is located in one of
the best portions of Adair Co. in
the midst of one of the best commu-
mites in north Missouri, compos-
ed of such men as the Gibbs, Ell
mores, Howks, Illusions Ga,locks
and others.
Among farmers who are feeding
cattle in this vicinity are Mr.
Frank Gibbs, Mr.. I. J. Mitten. |
Mr. James Pemberton and Mr.. ID.
Begole.
Quarterly meeting at the NJ. E.
Church last Sunday. We learn
that a protacted meeting will be-
gin at that church on the fourth
in this month.
We learn from Mr.. Sias, the
5entlemanly chief engineer, who
S laying off the town, that we have
he finest location he has yet seen
IN the Santa Fe.
The paymaster passed over the
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Millard Jottings.
Weather lovely.

Weather lovely.
Millard has been solving a
problem of cause and effect, the
cause is supposed case of the
8 mall pox, effect, our merchants,
have plenty of time to overhaul,
dust down their stock and put
their best foot forward in catch
ing outstanding accounts.
Mrs. Thomas Lantz died on the
10th inst, of consumption. Mrs.
Lantz was a faithful wife and a
kind and loving mother. Mr..
Lantz has the sympathy of the
entire community in this sore be-
reavement.
Uncle Jimmie Long claimed
he had two receipts that were a
sure cure for small pox. On be-
ing urged to send them to Green
top as aid for the afflicted there,
he seemed to think he should have
pay for them. A few days later it
was announced that a case was ac-
tually in our town. In less than
one half hour, Uncle Jimmie, with
valiese in hand was pulling his
freight to the country.
VIM. Norfork is on u visit to
Baltimore.
Mr.. Geo. Meeks made n trip to
Bloomfield last week after his lit
tie son, who has been there for
treatment of a broken leg.
VIM. Meeks shipped two car
loads OF fat steers and one of hogs
to Chicago last Saturday. We
think one load of the cattle the
best that have been shipped from
here In several years.
BotE our day school and Sun
day school have been closed Oh ac-
count of small pox scare.
1t is the general belief that we
have had nothing but an agravat-
ed case of chicken pox. and we feel
safe in assuring the people that
there will be no danger iu visit
ing ouf little village. The Mil
lard Board Of Health, DIR. J. L.
Snyder and Callison, have the
mallady under good control.
NC.
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K. NJ. c. Notes.

Charles Richter who has been
absent from school few weeks on
account of sickness has returned.
III. X. Noel former teacher in
the Business Department visited
the College Monday.
Miss Ida Shultz of this city is
again taking lessons in penman-
ship.
Miss Ida Heron was absent
last week because of sickness.
The teachers and students of
the college were photographed in
a groupe on the front steps last
Thursday. Those who were absent
may be very thankful.
Misses Alice johnson and Leila
Montgomery visited our school
STUDENT.
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farm to Mr.. Stewart of
Scotland county, Mo. Mr.. Gothard
is going to locate west of Des
Moines, Iowa. We ere sorry to
lose William for he is most esti-
mable citizen.
We understand all the small
rox cases, excepting four, are suf-
iiciently convalescent to be dis
charged from the Dr's. care. Only
one new case since our last, and
that is party wi o waited ON the
sick.
Miss Nellie Spry, whom the
K:rksville folks were so frighten-
ed about has not taken the disease
and it is not likely that she will.
UNCLE Tom.
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"A careful estimate of the
number of cattle now being fed for
market in the feeding district of
the Mississippi valley, shows that
there is agreat shortage, and it is
only n question of few weeks
when a shortage of beef will be
observed and felt. The estimate
gives Illinois as feeding 81 per
cent of the usual number, Iowa 70:
Nebraska, So; Kansas 3S: Missou-
ri, 103. The estima g shows that
there has been great falling off
every where excepting in Mis-
souri,, where a greater number
than usual is being fed. Not
withstanding the great rush of
cattle to the markets, only a small
per cent of the thousands now 90
ing in are anything like what they
should be, while the run of
good cattle are scarcer than
ever before, and values will
continue to so higher. The con-
clusion, of those best posted, is
that the best market for good cat
tie will be in May, June and July,
and though corn is high it will be
far better to continue feeding till
that time, than to put them on the
market now in an unripe condi-
ton.
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OUR DEAD BOY.
One Of Bob Burdett's Best Pieces
Over the Death of His
Only Son.

Only Son.
L saw my wife pull the bottom
drawer out of the old bureau, and
went softly out and wandered up
and down until | knew sac had
shut it up, and gone to her sewing.
We have some things laid away
in that drawer which the gold of
kings could not buy and yet they
grieve us until our hearts are
sore. | haven't dared look at
them for year, but | remember
each article. Thore are two worn
shoes, a little chip bat with the
brim gone, some stockings, panta-
looms, a coat, tive or three spools,
bits of crockery, whip and
several toys. Wife, poor thing,
goes to that drawer every day Of
her life, and prays over it, and
lets her tears drop upon the pre-
clous articles, but | dare not 90.
Sometime We speak OF little Jack
but not often. 1T has been long
tim g, but somehow We can't get
over grleying. Sometimes when
We sit alone Of an evening | writ
ing and she sewing, a child will call
out on the as our boy used
to, and We 9Th start up with beat
ing hearts and Wild hope only to
find the darkness more of a bur
den than ever. 1t is still quiet
now. ] look up at the window
where his blue eyes used to spar
kle at my coming, but he is not
there. / listen for his pattering
feet. his merry shout, his ringing
laugh. but there is no sound.
There is no one to Sc arch my
pockets, and tease me for presents,
and l never find the chairs turned
over, the broom down, or ropes
tied to the door knobs. | want
some one to tease me for my knife;
to ride on my shoulders; to loose
my axe, to follow me to the gate
when [ 60, and be there to meet
me when [ come; to call "good
night from the little bed now
empty. And wife she misses him |
still more. There are no little feet |
to wash, no prayers to say, no
voice teasing for Jumps of sugar, |
or sobbing with pain from hurt |
toe, and she would give her life |
almost to wake at midnight and
look across to the crib and see our
boy there as he used to be. So we
preserve our relics, and when we
are dead we hope strangers will
handle them tenderly even if they
shed no tears over them.
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Wilson Waits.
Roads are very muddy.

hoals are very muddy.
Prof. Howey has closed his
singing class here for the present,
on account of the small pox scare.
Vaccination is the order of the
day.
Last Sunday Feb. 18th, uncle
Isaac Jones, died with pneumonia.
He was an old and respected citi-
zen. His remains were laid in the
New Harmony cemetery. Aunt
Sally, his wife, is now very sick
with the same disease.
Mrs. Dave McDermett is confn-
ed to her bed with rheumatism.
Jas. Mitchell, who has been at
tending the Brashear Academy is
at home.
Mr., Linville who has been liv-
ing on the Trailor farm the past
year will soon move to a farm near
LaPlata. We are sorry to have
his family go from our communi-
ty.
Madam Rumor" has it that
there will soon be a wedding in
this locality. We should not be
surprised if there are several, if we
can discern the signs of the times
feb. 18th. RUSTIC.
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Greentop bs.

A little rain, a little freeze, a liz
tie thaw and any amount of mud.
The wheat so far as we have
seen looks well, and if not il iured
In the month of March will make
a fine crop.
The singing of the blue birds
makes one think that spring is
here.
Married at the residence of the
bride IN Greentop, Feb. 18th, Mr..
): ii. Walker of Queen City to
Mrs. Catherine Siekles. The
GRAPHIC will remember we pre-
dlcted three or four weeks ago
that there would be a wedding
IN Greentop before two full moons
had passed. The happy couple
went to Queen City that evening
on the north bond train where
they will reside. May they live
to enjoy the full fruition of a
long and happy married life.
Mr.. VIM. Gothard has sold his
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Walnut Items.
Wedding Bells.

Wedding Bells.
Mr.. |. G. Knight and Miss EN-
ma Shulthies were married Jan.
Doth.
Mr.. John Williams and Miss
Rena Anspach were united in
matrimony Feb. l.
We understand that extensive
preparations for building are 60
ing on in the neighborhood.
A number of our young people
ara attending the Normal at
kirksville this term.
The farmers of this neighbor-
hood are jubilant over the pros
poets of fine wheat crop.
School closed Friday and a
pleasant time was enjoyed not
withstanding the bad weather.
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Clay Items.

ED. GRAPHIC In your issue of
the 18th inst. you say yon would
investigate the Small pox district
only the Board of health would
compel you to burn your clothing.
knowing the INDECENT circum-
stances of editors generally, / will
send you few items from the in
tested district There have be en-
forty-two cases, and but one death.
All the afflicted are getting along
well. When one gets to ailing it is
pronounced small pox at once.
John Uber is quite i'll with
pneumonia.
Joseph VOORHEES, and Mrs. At
k ins are laid up with erysipelous.
All are sick more or less from
the effects of vaccination.
Winter wheat has the appear
ance of being injured.
Stock IS coming though the
winter in good shape.
SUBSCRIBER.
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Hazel Creek Jottings.
Weather fine

Weather fine
Blue birds singing.
Real estate is changing hands in
this neighborhood.
John Young has sold his farm to
n man from Ohio, consideration
81 800.
Mrs. Mary Matthews has sold
her farm to Mr.. Mckeehan.
Miss Rosie Lowe is improving.
Frank Lowe is able to be out
again after long illness.
Misses \ ettie and Kittle Mikels
were recently visiting Elinora
Hicks. J. Is.
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Green Grove Items.

Sugar making has begun.
We have been having splendid
weather lately.
j. H. Vansickle was visiting
near Centerville, Iowa, last week.
Thos. Saunders and Mrs. Nancy
Mathews are dangerously i'll. DR..
Cohen of Kirksville is treati ng
them.
With the above exceptions
health in the community is good.
February 10Th boy baby put
IN an appearance at the home of
Chas. Hendricks.
j. ID. Hitler has gone to Iowa
to visit his father and other rela-
tives.
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trict the Republicans could expect
but little in the coming campaign.
AS it is, united effort should re-
suit in nm easy conquest for the
Republicans in the First Congre :
sional district of Missouri.
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WAGON AND CAERIAGE FACTORY.
School Reports,

Fifth and last monthly report OF the
Green school commencing the 10Th day of Jan:
ana ending the 10th day OF Feb. 1885.
Number OF students enrolled during month:
10; number Of days attended by all pupils
o'I; average number of students attending
each day during the month 43; average
number of days attended by each pupil n;
number of pupils attending every day dur
ing the month 20; names of those attending
every day during the month are:
George Coontield, Anna Coonfeld, Susie
Door, Minnie Elsea, Cora, Matte, Lille,
Libby, Anna, and Charles Hickman, I.ura
tie ldricks, Lizzie Obermyer, Addie and
Gus AcMains Celia, Joseph, Eva and Saund-
ers, Alonzo Scobee, William Trainer, Anna
Trainer.
Visitors always welcome.
j. Il. BRADEN.
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Delay IS Dangerous.

Fulkerson's Holland Cough
Cure is we'll known throughout
the localities were used as having
no equal for the cure Of all
affections of the Throat and Bron-
chial Tubes and Lungs. Try it
once and experience it's curative
qualities. Price 80 cents. J. G..
Jamison sells this noted cough
cure.
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An effect exists without a cause
is an impossibility: tickling in the
throat, huskiness of the voice,
violent coughing, etc, are the
effects of a severe cold. DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup cures the cold at
once and removes its serious
effect.
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Let Ne Tell you.

That Fulkerson's Holland Balm
cures Pain, Lame Backs, Burns,
Cuts, Bruises, Sprains, Lumbago,
rheumatism, and Sciatica. 1t is
the best III quality, and most In
quantity. Price fifty cents. j.
G.. Jamison Agent.
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road last Saturday and made the

road last Saturday and made the
boys happy.
Mr.. Jep Howk contemplates
building house this summer.
Mr.. ID. Begole and son, are Wis
iting i'll Colorado.
Mr.. Church of Brashear. who
has the contract has about com
pleted The bridge over Bear Creek
ln,the Houston neighborhood.
Mr.. Frank Gibbs went to hans-
as City over the Santa Fe last
week on business.
Mr.. Seymor Reed contemplates
rallroading this summer.
Mr.. Elmore Houston is talking
of moving to Marceline. S.