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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO Jan. 10.
On the board OF trade to- day quotations
ranged as follows Wheat-No. . February,
opened 2; sc, closed 7s-16c; March, opened 7sssc;
closed 7s94-5sc; May, opened sc closed S4ss Nc.
Corn-No February. opened 4s1Gc, closed 49I4e;
March, opened 491Sc, closed 49lGc nominal;
May, opened and closed 1880 Oats No. May,
opened 3i14 3sc, closed 34l6c. Pork-February
opened SIS Is, closed S15.17l6 May opened SID. S.
closed Sl5.57l6-60 Lard-February, opened
S7,65, closed S760-6216.
Live stock-Following are the Union Stock
yards quotations. Hogs Market opened active
and firm; prices Be higher; light grades, $4,000
5.a5; rough packing, $5100525; heavy pack
ing and shipping lots, S55095.95. Cattle-Mar-
ket steady; good TO choice beeves, strong, S4.50G
515; common, weak, S3.2564.00; cows S1.75D
400; stockers, g. 15Ds.35. Sheep Market slow;
common, s. 75G13.75; good to choice, 81 25Gl475;
lambs, Si75@600.
Produce; Butter-Fancy EIgin creamery 500
soc per Id; fancy dairy, ai024c; packing stock,
800 15c. Eggs-Strictly fresh, 2lQ29c per dog;
icehouse, i701sc; picked, 121l6c. Dressed
poultry Chickens 7QS1Sc per ID; turkeys, so
DC; ducks, S19c; gees s09c. Potatoes $50
75c per bu; sweet potatoes, $25064.0O per Dbl
Appes-Fair to choice Sl.50Gs75 per bbl.
Cranberries- and cherry, SO IS per Dbl; bell
and bugle, IS 50.
New York.
New YORK. Jan 10.
thl-OltduNI 40 Etu Sidtt VoMp5Ocs NJ. .
do 9g16c; No. 2 red winter February. 91slc; do
May, 9II6. Corn-Dull; No. mixed cash.
6aa4c; do January, 6l15c; do May, 623sc. Oats
Dull; No. white stata, 410 42JSc; No do
4l34c; No. mixed January, 3Sc bid; do Febru-
airy, SOC bid Rye-Dull and unchanged Barley
Nominal Pork-Dul, but steady; mess,
SIS 258155l Lard February, S7s2; May, $aO3
Live stock. Cattle-No market; dressed beef
steady poor to prime sides case. To-day's ca
bic from Liverpool reports dull market for
dressed beef at sc D n. Sheep and lambs
Prices not changed; sheep, $405 80; lambs,
S. 75@7.50 Hogs-Nominal; s5.4O95 20.
ROCK ISLAND,
90191c.
ELECTROMAGNETIC 90.
Hay-Wild, S8:00US12, 90.
Corn New, 4594Tc.
Oosl--soft lie had % or
Cord Wood --Oak, S4.95; Hickory, s..
straw-97 90: baled S7.51.
zoe; new Coo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

Adam was the first man TO sell race.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-11

ATTORNEY AT LAW-Loans money on ROOD
Asecnrity, makes collections. Ref renee, Mitch.
ell q Lynde, bankers. once In Pos,ofllce block |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. J5hn A Nightingale has been appoint
Ell u rea3ymen on the police force by Mayor
Downham.
Lest night was one OF the coolest, II NOT
the coolest, nights of the winter, the mercury
dropping to 1l0.
A marriage license was issued In Wash.
iEgton yesterday to John K. Javans and
Rase Y. Young, both of Fairfax county.
Heury Jackson. colored charged, with
committing an assault in Fairfax county,
| has been discharged, the Common wealth en-
Il ring no:le pros.
We are requested to state that the Church
sociable which was announced for to night
at the Baptist Church, has been postponed
until eoms evening next week. Due notice
will be given Sunday.
The farm belonging to the heirs OF the
late Mary F. Chamblin, lying about one
mile south OF Dranesville, in Fairfax coun
". and &C obtaining 100 acres, was sold GU
Monday 10 Dr. Max Wieble. of Philadel-
phu, for $40 per acre.
The case OF the United States against the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co., for the
Condemnation Of the right of way to the
Aqueduct hriGCe, was before Judge James.
10 Washington ca Wednesday. He made
al order appointing commissioners TO as-ess
ihe damages resulting from the coDdemna-
tion oftbe ground and right of way in George
town described in the petition.
Professor Ford, who will tako part 10 the en-.
ter;ainmeut to be given by Trinity Church next
Monday, is eaid TO be natural reader free from
any ;hiLg mechanical. An exchange says When
he laughs he laughs and whom he cries no cries,
aud his aud cnce laugh and cry with him."
The river this morning wa, covered with Ice
from shore to shore, but the steamers soon made
an opening ia the channel The Washington fer
ny strsners made their regular trips with little
difficulty. The steamer George Leary had some
of the copper torn from her stem this morning by
the ice while her way to this city from Norfolk.
While skating on the canal last night with a
party of friends Mr.. S. Z. Shinn ran into barbod
wire fence which had been placed across the canal
near the w, o. & w. Z. z. bridge, and was pain
fully hurt.
1t is understood that gentleman from Pitts.
burg yesterday visited the distillery near this
city with the view Of purchasing and opening it
by joint stock company.
III, Alexandria Light Infantry will give a
grand military ball at their armory on the night
OF the 22d of February
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
limited STATES DISTRICT COURT,
" EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA,
ALEXANDRIA. 1888.

ALEXANDRIA, 1000.
To Whom II May Concern Take notice that by
virtue of writ of Attachment issued out of the
United States District Court Clerks Office, at AL
exsndria. Va, in tho suit of Maxwell McCracken
against the schooner-rigged. yellow.metal Norton
life boat. have attached the said schooner.rig-
ged. yellow metal Norton life boat and on the
24th day of January, 1883, said cause will be
tried at the United States Court room, Alexan.
dria, Va, when and where all persons interested
arc cited to appear and interpose their claims.
THOS. w. SCOTT, u S. Marshal
By l. c. O'NEAL, Deputy. ian17
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

have had nasal catarrh for ten years SO bad
that there were great sores in my nose, and one
place was eaten through. got Ely's Cream Balm.
Two bottles did the work. My nose aud head is
well. l feel like another man. re-. 8. McMillen,
Sibley. Jackson county, Mo.
EIy's Cream Balm is the most effective,
convenient and agreeable catarrh remedy ever
used, snd l have tried Thorn ALTO. B. Cook,
Henning Lauderdalc county, Tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

SCARED SERvANTs.-The might doctor"
scare is materially interfering with the de-
nestle affairs 10 number of households 10
this city Many servants who are afraid TO
be out at night hasten the supper hour in the
houses in which they are employed in order
to get TO their homes before dark and are
late in getting back to their respective
service places in the morning, as they fear
to leave their homes till broad daylight,
thus ensuring late breakfasts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. JAN 19.-At
Queenstown this week there were some $50 head
of Cattle offered, with sales at 21ba41 sc per ID.
Some 1858 Sheep and Lambs were offered Sheep
brought 4a5lac, and Lambs 5a6ac. Some
Cows and Calves were sold at $25a45 per head
Market slow for Cattle but fair for Sheep and
Lambs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 1s.-Catto-
market strong for good Others weak fancy
% 25a6 so: native steers S3a5 stcckers and
feeders 81 90a3 40; mixed 81 75a3 40; Texas
steers 81 90a3. Hogs-market strong and Sc
higher; mixed IS 05a5 As; heavy s. 25a5 10,
and light S4 sOa5 %. sheep-market stronger ;
natives S3a5 Western 81 5Oa5 10; Texans
50 75s4 Lambs S5a6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

JAILER APPOINTED. Mr.. R. H. Simpson
has been appointed by City Sergeant Smith
jaiior, vice Mr.. g. l.. Arnell. The position
was offered to Mr.. J. P. Coleman, but he dc
CHM. q Ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

POLICE REPoRT-Last night YVES clear
and cold with nine dodgers but no prison.
ers at the station house. The only case be
fore the Mayor for trial this morning was
that OF a white man charged with an assault
on a coored boy. He was discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
AIezanllrla 0axette.
y --
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 90.
LOCAL MATTERS.

For this district warmer. followed by 20 DR.,
fair weather, fresh to brisk winds, becoming
northwe,terly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

lAElTY ENGINE.-Messrs. Wnn. Cogan's
th ous nave on exhibition in the window of
P 9eir store on Royal street, au improved
lhs s sn compressed hot air pumping engine,
stt. .aauhing OF which attracts considerable
cs ,'t ho' These are small engines which
n sn oe run either by gas or OIL at little ex-
n k'n oos and ere being extensively introduced
'Ountry residences for supplying water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. jan. 19-Beeves
mo trading in Beeyes dressed Beef steady sales
at Case per Id for poor to prime sides Sheep
and Lsmbs-market firm at full prices for Sheep,
but dull and weak for Lambs; Sheep sold at So 60
a6 % per 100 lbs; Lambs S5a7 per 100 pounds
Hogs-market quiet; live Hogs nominal at SO 40
50 80 per 100 lbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

LYNcHBuRG MARKET. Jan. 19.-The marke
fol- Tobacco, Flour, grain and other produce i
very quiet. and receipts are limited, whils quota
tons remain nominally unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

RICHMOND MARKET, JAM 19.-The market is
very quiet and offerings light. No sales of Whest
reported and mono on Change to day. About
400 bushels of good Corn brought 6Oc No other
salas reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
no TroubIe 60 sWallow

De Pierce's Pellets" [the original "little
liver rils'') and no pain or gripping. Cure
sici; OF tillous headache. sour stomach, and
cleanse the system aud bowels. 20 cents q
,,ioi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

ou1SsDEciDED.-The fredericksburg Free
Io Love- SASS hat ex-Speaker Stuart said to a
md conservative since his election ee
cdsS vi vi alexandria city, that he was unds.
"nether or not be would accept.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

FREDERICKSBURG MARKEc, Jan. 19.-Every-
thing quiet and dull Flour in good supply.
Wheat quoted at COAST. Corn nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

j, IHE OPERA HOUSE The Quebec Chroni
c's says of Mrs. Scott siddons who will I'D.
p pTSf mere TO night in Shakesperean recitals
NJ, ner lace, capable Of expressing the most
w .S.iea emotions, is of very rare beauty,
m mai,e her voice possesses power of soft,
s4Ouulated tenderness, and at the same time
seapscity for expressing the most violent
t tbuo' IONS. Leading critics have asserted
the MrF Scott Siddons possesses not only
VIE physical attributes, but also The genius
Si ..ea marked tue great Sarah Sddons, her
usect ancestress.''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

AIOTICE-Having qualified as e1ecutrix of
~ JOSIAH h. D. SMOOT, deceased. notice is
hereby given to all psrSes indebted to said estate
to come forward and settle their indebtedness,
and all persons holding claims against the same
are requested to present them, duly authenti-
Gated tor payment. to French Smoot, who is au-
thOrized to sign and receipt for me.
FRANCES P. SMOOT,
Executrix OF Josiah a. D. Smoot, decd.
;an1Q1n,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

PERSONAL Hon. r. W. Moore has re-,
sigr his position as counsel for the Vir-
xcia Midland railroad ia Fairfax county.
Mr. W. A. Cave is seriously flat hia bone
i lis city.
u. Julius Diarec will ! asa here on
MonJ,v for L4advile, Co.., wnfre he has
accep, lucrative position with dentist
firm His family will remain in this city
for the present
Miss Virginia Corse has gone to Florida to
spend the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

Extreme range of prices........ 200 a5OO
Most OF the sales were from.... 90 a475
Total receipts this week 1913. Total sales $40
VI the receipts 217 came from Virginia
Irado IN Beef Cattle was not active at any
time. and prices are quoted in some instances as
1uily &c lower than last week, except for some
extra tops. on which there is no change noted.
The quality of the offerings is considerably better
than those Of last Thursday
Sheep and Laubs-There is lightlun Of Sic 81.
and Lambs again this week and fairly good de.
mand. owing to tie limited Offering The quality
is OF better average thsn that of last week cer
ings We quote butchers Sheep at 3laa5 1ac, With
extra at &c aud Lamba at 31aa6c per ID gross,
with few extra shade higher. receipts this
week of Sheep and Lambs 1923 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

FIRE COMPANY MEETING.-At meeting
81 tne Friendship Fire Company last night
1ae following officers were elected J. A.
saVlns, president; ]. F. Webster, first vice
president; n. g. Rowland, second vice
PRESIDENT; E. Padgett, recording secretary
:. d. browns, corresponding secretary L.
3pvaumau, treasurer J. II. Hammersly, A
nuNs and Geo. Crump, commanders of en-
que ). K. Cross and G.. b. Richards, pipe
T %el J. NJ tileton, W. E. Atwell and G. C.
oaicheSter, axeme9, and w. Wolff, w. De.
ty men. --'' fiNs'o'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

NEW YORK, Jan. 2O.-Cotton quiet uplands
1O9s; Orleans 10S4 futures steady. Flour
dull and heavy. Wheat lower. Corn easier.
Pork stsa'y at $15 25a15 so. Lard firm at
81 CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
AUCTION SALES.
OITY TEEAsURgR'5 oFFIoE,

NITY TIEAsURERs OFFICE,
" Room No. Market Building.
Alexandria, Va, Dec 49, 1887.
DELINQUENT STATE TAX-PAYERS TAKE
NOTICE
AT the February term of the CORPORATION Court,
at the front door OF the Corporation Court House.
ON Fairfax street l will OFFER At PUBLIC
SALE ALL TIE REAL ESTATE belonging to
delinquent tax payers for the ycar 1854, de-
scrlption of which can be seen ut my Office, No.
Market Building OF at tho Clerks Office OF the
Corporation Court. NJ. B. HARLOW,
dec2O IL City Treasurer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

NEW YORK, jan 2O.-The stock market open
ed with moderate business and prices somewhat
irregular but generally slight fractions higher
than last evenings closing figures. The general
list was heavy in the early trading however.
though the Losses were for Insignificant fractions
only aud were soon recovered. The market was
quiet to dull and the transactions were attended
by no festure of note. The list became dull
throughout late in the hour and the heavy tone
again appeared Money BAD
BALTIMORE, Jan. 20.-virginia IS con 'oiidat,ll
40; past due coupons 49, 1o-40s So; new
30 81 bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, Jan. 19.-sugar-
For refined Sugars the market is quiet and steady
under fair distributive demand, with moderate
offering of all grades. We quote hards at Sssc
for cut loaf, 7a.c fur cubes, 7a.c for powdered,
9.16c for graduated. Softs-7a.c for mould
A, TIC for confectionery A, and :6c for
standard A.
Coffee-The demand for invoices continues
slow, but importers are not urging business and
the market is quiet and steady. Sales CT 500
bsgs at tic. Futures are steady at the close.
Sales It New York of 81 500 bags. Rio invoices
are quoted nomiuslly at IT laa17 per lb for fair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

rrIHE BUSINESS HERETOFORE CONDUCTED
L by the late JOSIAH b. D. SMOOT as whole
sale and retail dealer in Lumber of all kinds,
Lime, Nails, White Sand. Cslcined Plaster, &c,
and manufacturer of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mould
ings, &c, at No. ri north Union street, in the
city of Alexandria, Virginia, will be continued at
the same place by me under the firm name of Jo-
siah 81. d Smoot, through my attorney, French
Smoot, with full power to conduct, superintend
sud control the same and sign and receipt for me
in all matters connected with said business.
FRANCES P. SMOOT,
Executrix of Josiah n. d. Smoot, decd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

There is constant and somewhat improved de-
mand for Flour, and tho markets arc firm. Tho
receipts of Wheat show slight increase, but the
bulk of the offerings only fair, choice samples
being very rarely found among them sales, as TO
condition, at rs, SO, So, 49, 90 to 94c for weevil-
oaten and common to good, and Cd to 81 for
strictly primo milling lots. Corn is steady and
without change whito and yellow 57a59 per
bushel Oats and Eye readily sell at an advance
Eggs Pork and other produce are wantcd ct bet
ter prices. z.,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

Persons who have not paid their gas bills are
respectfully notified that unless they pay before
the 18th inst, the gas will be closed off. This is
a final notice and Will be enforced in every case
and without distinction of person or persons.
;sn1Qtd w H HANTZMON, Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
MoNETARY AND CoMMERCIAL.

There has been very little of any interest do
ing financially or commercially during the week,
and duller times have rare,y ben experienced.
The partial suspension of navigation Oh the river
the cold and dissgrcesble weather aud the lack OF
money all have most depressing effect. and the
only thing to be done is Ito labor and to wait
q. s. bonds are quoted dull bnt steady. Virginia
securities are quiet, the new 3s being quoted at
81. Railroad stocks and bonds are very quiet,
and we quote Va. Mid. eds 11e; 3ds 105 BAL 10;
5ths 1O1ass10lb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
By Green & Wise. Auctioneers.
VALUABLE FISHERY FOB RENT.

The valuable fishery known as the FREESTONE
FISHERY, in Prince William county, will be
rented at public auction in front of the Market
House. in the city of Alexandria, at II o'clock M.
on SATURDAY. the 4th of February. 1888, for
the season of 1883, with the privilege Of three
seasons The party renting will be required to
give notes, with good security. payable on the
Doth Of April of each year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
dissolution OF coPARTNERsaIp.

dissolution OF coPARTNERsaIp.
The partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, constituting the arm Of Ell.
MILLER, SON & co, has this day expired BY
limitation E. ]. MILLER
T. B. HUDSON.
December 81, 1887. ASHBY MILLER.
The undersigned will continue the business at
the old stand under the firm name of E. ]. Miller
& Son, and request continuance of the patronage
awarded in the past Ell. MILLER.
isn3 ASHBY MILLER.
4 jan11 J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

CATTLE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARXET, Jan. 19.-Bee
Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best .........S4 so a500
Generally rated first quality. % SO
Medium or good fair quality. 3 % 4 %
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

BALTIMORE, Jan. 21.-Cotton stesdy middling
101b. Flour steady and quiet; Howard ST. street Get
and Western super 50 37a2 rs; do extra So 90
a3 60; do family Sd 0Oa4 80; city mills super
50 37a2 IS; do extra So 00a3 go; do Rio brands
81 75a5 90; Patapsco superlative ratcnt $5 90 /:
do family SIS go Wheat-Southern steady ard
firm red 94a97 amber 97a1o0: Western fiImer
and quiet No winter red spot s9aS9; Jan s1g
a99; Feb SS7ss691h; May 934931s Corn
Southern firm and fairly active; white 5sa59 i;
yellow 57Aa59; Western irregular, closing dull !;
mixed spot 571h bid; Jan 571s bid; Feb 57&a5s;
March sea. asked; May 60 bid steamer 56s4 a57.
Oats steady and dull; Southern and Penna 37a
AL; Western white 40a42; do mixed 37a39.
Rye quiet and steady at 69a70. Hay frmsr for
choice; prime to choice Western $14a16. Pro-
visions steady with moderate demand: Mess Pork
$15 rs. Bulk -meats-shoulders and clear rib
sides packed 7Aa7s4. Bacon-shoulders 7&sS'a
clear rib sides 94s hams 12a1224; Lard.re.
fined ga. Butter firm; Western packed 1928;
creamery 26a31. Eggs frmer; fresh 1920
lined 1Oa15. Coffee nominal; Rio cargoes ordi-
nary to fair 17A174. Sugar steady; A soft
1-16 Whiskey quiet and steady at 81 15a1 16.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

L. Z. NILhEDIId,
ian19 eo!d Receiver in Clark Va. Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-20

DRlED CHERRIES, Evaporated Peaches and
~ Apples for sale by
ian2O ]. C. NILBURN.
(tHOICE BUTTER and FRESH EGGS constant
" ly received and for sale by
ian20 J. C.. MILBURN.
MILD. CURED HAMS, Breakfast Pieces and
INI Shoulders inst received by
iap2O J. c. MTLBURN
IN BAGS GOLDEN RIO COFFEE just received
IU by (ian2Ol JIG. MILBURN.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-11-17
HE WOW a WIFE ON THE ELECTION.

Where's the marriage license officer?
He was a neatly dressed young man. and
his face was faiIly beamlng with happiness
He held copy of a morning paper with a
big picture of the same old COON ON the
front page in his hand The question was
directed to group of lawyers standing or
the front steps of the new Court House
bright and early this morning. The way
to Register Conners stronghold was point.
ed out, and as the youth was winding uT
his profuse thanks one of the lawyers said
You seem happy this morning. Did the
election strike you correctlY?'
You bet it did If the election hadn't
gone as it did I wouldn't be here this morn
ing.
'Hows that?
'Well,I don't mind telling you, You
see, there was another fellow in love with
the girl I'm going to marry, and she didn't
know herself just which of lis she liked
best We both asked her to marry us, and
TO get out of the snap, she that if Harrison
was elected she would be mine. If Cleye.
land won The other fellow was 10 get her.
| tell you felt shaky last night, but Pm
all right now, and I'm going to get that
license out before they get chance to
count us out in some of the doubtful
States
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-11-17

THE coNFEDERAcY DEAD.

One afternoon. the second day after TIC
news of Lees surrender, the boys. who
had gone 10 drive up III COWS tote milkcd,
saw two horsemen, one b mnd the other,
coming slowly down the road on the far
bill. One horse was white. and their faith
e. rode a white horse, they ran toward the
house to carry the news. Their mother
and Cousin Belle, however. having seen
the horsemen, were waiting on the porch
as the men came through the middle gate
and rode across the field.
1t was their father and his body servant,
Ralph, who had been with him all through
the war, They came slowly up the hill ;the
horses limping and tagged, the riders dusty
and drooping.
1t seemed like a funeral. The boys were
near the STEPS, and their mother stood on
the portico with her forehead resting
against a pillar. No word was spoken. In
TO the yard they rode at walk, and up to
the porch. Then their father, who had
not once looked up, put both hands to his
face, slipped from his horse, and walked up
The steps, tears running down his chez ks,
and took their mother into his arms. 1t
was funeral-the Confederacy was dead.
A little later their father, who Lad been
in the house, came out on the porch near
where Ralph still stood holding the horses.
Take off the saddles, Ralph, and turn
the horses out, he said
/
Ralph did so.
'lIere-here's my last dollar You have
been faithful servant to me- Put the
saddles on the porch 1t was done. You
are free,' he said to the black, and then he
walked back into the house.
Ralph stood where he was for some time
without moving muscle. His eyes blinked
mechanically. Then he looked at the door
and at the windows above him. Suddenly
lie seemed 20 ONE to himself
Turning slowly he walked solemnly out of
the yard.