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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

If you want the latest style hat
80 to Mrs. Strouds. She line been to
the Wholesale house and has learn.
the latest styles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18
THE PALACE STORE
BY M. HOFFMAN & co.

The increase in our trade shows
that people are finding out that It
pays to trade at the Palace Store.
The only customers We lose are
those 70 whom we refuse 70 give
long credit. It can not be done
and sell cheap. The CREDIT
system and CASH systsm are wide
apart.
We have good, serviceable
goods for the laboring man; No
cater . tho ladies' trade On fns
shoes.
i i supposed that dry goods
will mover gstcheaper.
On fooas aad prices talk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

At the republican CAUCUS held
yesterday the following delegates
were chosen: Il. e. Ericsson
A. @. Ringsrui, Geo. r. Freeman,
Ira l.. Nichols, N. J.. Wallace. r. NJ.
Gilmore, n, B. Kent, w. w. Main,
H. A. Franklin.
A resolution endorsing President
Harris0nt ADMINISTRATION was passed
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

Over GOO hats TO select from mt
Mrs. Strouds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

MARRIED,-At the home Of the
bride.hy Rev. Geo. Free,nan,on the
18th inst, Mr.. Maxon Trudo and
Miss Matte Aatson.
These parties are we'll and favor
ably known by many in this region
and are highly respected by all.
Their home ia to be less then
three miles east Of this city. May
peace and prosperity b the inhera.
tage Of this youAg couple.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

Macintosh coats guaranteed water
proof at A. Q. Ringsruds. 1925.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

We wish to urge the parents 70
give Us their cordial support IN max.
ing these rules effective, and there
by greatly increase tho efficiency Of
our school work.
H. E.KRArz, Superintendent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

Mrs. Stroud has the sweetest hats
for children
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

Trunks aud valises,a large line just
received at a. o. Ringsrudr.
1925.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

I have just laid in a large assortment d
. of the celebrated Climax and Tiger Disc ID
. Harrows; Moline, Eagle aud Climax Cul- -
3 Gvaitors; the famous Oliver Chill plows. =
. Harrows, Seeders, Check Rowers. List =
: ers, Tanning Mills, Wind Mills, Feed y
. Mills, Wagons and Buggiss Of the bet u
= makes on the m1rket. y
4 Call and get PRICES. 4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

Mrs Stroud " i'll have her milf.
merry opening April 9Th. l
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18

Collections and Employment
agency ut ]. Ryan 4 Co.'s.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-03-18
r.. w.
foNsoRlAL RARxoRa.

For = clean shave. = good shampoo. = bright
shine and . neat haircut 20 10 J. ". STICK
MANS. Ladies' hair cut neatly, Shop two
doors east Of tina Onera House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
WEDNESDAY.

December the 2lst, 1892, at II o'rock ~.
The fllovi:c HOUSE and LO'i' in ;hc city OF
.Nce-,,. ~; Va: viz: Beginning 1t point on
IT, 49,. -iGc of Washington street. .i3 feet
IN. inches, anl r:;nning thence mnitii on
Washington street ;3 feet los inches more or
less, to ,he l;nc Of the lot Of Bau.al; Baptist
Church thrncc east parallel w;ta Nol;. street
1l5 feet ) inches 10 an alley ii feet wide
thence south Oh said alley As feet ;0l inches,
more or less. to the line of George Mcbuney
thence west with McBurney's line and aar1il-
lei with Wolfe street 10 feet 5 inches TO the
beginning. with the right of use of said alley
in common with others entitled thereto. to-
gether with all the buildings upon said prop
crty and all the rights therto bclOngingol
Terms ofsale: s3.o19.20 cash the residue
in six and twelve months the title TO be re-
tained until the whole of the purchase money
is paid. and notes Of purchaser to be given for
deferred payments. with interest from day OF
sale. Conveyance at cost of purchaser
dec19ts j. *. VI. NORTON. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

BEoUGHr BAcH TO LIrE.-Georgo W.
Peck, OF Evansville, Ind. was called to the
bedside Of his sweetheart in Boonyiile few
days ago The lady, Miss Julia Ricdcr, seem
ed to have entered at deaths door. When
Mr.. Peck reached the death chamber he
found his bridc-clcct attired in burial gar
ments and laid out on Il stretcier.
While Mr. Peck was holding the hand of
the dead girl 4 peculiar sensation was expert
enced and in a moment ne was aroused to
the realization that life was not extinct, and
he quickly called aid. Physicians were sum
moned and went 10 work, applying strong re-
storatives, until finally there was no doubt of
returning life An hour later Miss Rieder
was in bed again and able to converse with
her lover and family. Tear-bedimmed eyes
were dried and merrimcnt took the place of
sobs, and that evening there was no happier
household in Boonvlllc.
Since then Miss Rieder has continued to
improve. and the belief is that She will re-
coyer.-L0uSriUe C0ur;er-J0urndi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
Bv O'ycal & Limit. Auctioneers.

WYE WILL SELL AT II O'CLOCK NJ.
w on SATChDAY, December 18th, at
the Royal street front Of the Market Build
ing. a valuable SIX-RO0M BRICK HOUSE.
situated on the west side of Payne street, 81
feet ! inches south of Cameron street, and
running south on Payne street 12 feet 3
inches to the middle of the partition wall of
the house on the south; then west parallel
with Cameron street 123 feet ) inches: then
north parallel with Payne street II feet 3
inches thence east in direct line to the be-
ginning.
Terms made known at the time Of sale.
dec9 is
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ments
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ders for the paper, news or any information
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IL, rs Second-claSs matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

IHAyE been great sufferer from catarrh
for over ten years had it very bad, could
hardly breathe. Some nights l could not
sleep and had to walk the floor. purchased
Elvs Cream Balm and am usire it freely ii
is working a cure surely. l have advised
several friends to use it, and with happy re-
suits in every case. 1t is the medicine above
all others for catarrh. and it is worth its
weight in gold l thank God l have found a
remedy can use with safety and that does
all that is claimed for it. It is curing my
dcafness-B. w. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
Gec13
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
ROBERT w. FRENCH.
AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF STOCK
North West Alexandria improvement 10,

on THURSDAY.
Tie 18th day Of January, 1893, at twelve
o'clock IN.
In front of the !larlet House. Royal street
Alexandria. Virginia. there will be sold al
public auction the following shares of stock OF
the North West Alexandria Improvement Co
standing on the books in the name OF ;hc fol
lowing persons:
10 shares II. +. Brcwninccg, 80 + street,
Washington, d. c.
> shares Jamea W. Barker, / loG IL street,
Washington b. G.
1 shares G. l.. Brawncr. Manassas, Va.
10 shares Saml Collins, Twyman's Mill, Va.
, shares o. d. Flaherty. Madison Mills, Va.
) shares Jas. G. Field, Gordonsyillc, Va.
/ siarc +. w. Gillian, Madison Mills, Va.
, shares r. A. Goodman, 1909 G. street,
Washington. ID. G.
90 shares Thos. 4. Gaines Boston, Va.
100 shares las. Il. Grant. Washington. d. c.
30 shares Wm. f. Hodge. 111G 18th street
Washington. ID. c..
10 shares J. w. Huff, Orange, Va.
% shares 7. d. Keleher, Sixth Aud. Office
Washington. ID. c.
200 shares S. L. Lillard, Boston, Va.
) shares n. w. Laws, Markham. Va.
shares Ludwcll Lake, Marshall, Va.
L share J. \. NIcladay, Twymans Wills, Va
> shares Miss Sarah Messenger. Culpeper,
Virginia.
20 shares S. NJ. New..o!;se, i.iNcyyillc, Va
10 shares r. w Pratt, Sun Building Wash.
Washington, ID. c.
% shares j. C. Richards. Alexandria, Va.
10 shares J. NJ. Rixcy, Marshall, Va.
% shares X. c. Rixey, Marshall, Va.
90 shares Austin y. Smith, Boston. Va.
10 shares 4. B. c. Whitacre, Romney, VIVA
10 shares J. L. Waugh, 933 F street IL. w,
Washington. d. G..
10 4. ". Utterbacl, Mansion House, Balti-
more. sd
% shares w. y. Cunningham. Amiseville Va
20 shares +. \. Kinckle. Lynchburg, Va.
, shares II. a. Robinson. Lynchburg, Va.
% shares C. II. Wager, Cupcpcr, Va.
, shares J p. Walters, Madison Mills, Va.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
NORTH WEST ALEXANDRIA IMPROVE
MENT COMPANY.
dcc10ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
Bucklcn.s Arnica salyc.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chilblains
Corns aud all Skin Erupticns, and positively
cures Piles or no pay required II is guaran.
teed to give perfect satisfaction. or money re-
funded Price % cents per box. For sale by
c. q. Lennon, Cos King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
IN OPEN LETTER.

We have received letter from Kaufman
Bros., Broadway, New York. in which they
state: I'VE shipped to you this day per steam
er $1,000 worth of the FINEST PLUSH
GOODS VIC ever manufactured. We have
billed them 10 you at original cost or rather
our profit Off You viii therefore be enabled
to give to Jour customers the GREATEST
BARGAINS in the way Of HOLIDAY PRE-
SENT'S in this line of goods. They consist Of
NOVELTIES never shown in your city here
toforc such rs TOILET CASES. WORK
BOXES. SHAVING CASES, IEWELRY and
ODCR CASES. GLOVE BONES. ALBUMS,
MANICURE SETS. SILVERWARE and
CASES. WALL POCKETS, ALLIGATOR,
UXYDIZED, CALF and MOROCCO PURSES
and ECOkS, &c, &c
We desire 10 call the attention Of the public
to the fact that the manufacturers profit on
this class of goods is not less than 40 per Ct,
and as we need not keep what is left over,
rather than return ;iny, VIC mean 10 dispose Of
all of them ut small profit, having nothing
to lose and all 10 gain. Respectfully.
kAUFlIANN'S COMBINATION STORE,
400 ana i02 King street
dcr1 3y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS
H7REN CTS
Az & 41o KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA,
nc-NEyER so GOOD! NEVER so CHEAP !!-,5gsz.

Holiday The ideas
AT FAIREST FIGURES
old
eage II
this magnificent stock which rarcu
Shaving Smokers Sets Mir
Goods and Fine Dec
Seal Music Ac
Gold Pens and Pencils Opera Glasses and Silver
Frames Pictures,
IooB
in grca var
never and shown.
cof
lcaton II cglntb
HYANS according standard High
DOLLS. SandNO
be a Solid
liver Frames. Christmas Gift
appropriate presents which
made well fill
howar nmakey your money CO.
as.aav ROBERT w. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
WANTS.
SALARY OR COMMISSION

To agents to handle the Patent Chemical Ink
Eyasing Pencil. The most useful and novel
invention of the age. Erases ink thoroughly
in two seconds. Works like magic. 300 to
500 per cent. profit. Agents making 500
per week We also want a general agent to
take charge of territory, and appoint sub
agents. A rare chance to make money. write
for terms and sample OF crlsing Monroe
Eraser Mfg Co., Y Cos La Crosse, Wis.
noy3O I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
By r. +. Knox, Auctioncer.
ALE OF VALUABLE real. ESTATE

By virtue ola deed of trust executed by S.
B. Stoutcnburgh and wife OH the 2Sth day of
October 1891, and recorded in the land re-
cords of Alcxau!r:, rity, liber No. 2G, page
425, will sell at public auction on the prem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

Alexandria, Va. Dec. g. 1892.
Notice is hereby given that l have thi'
day sold out the stock and good will of the
ALEXANDRIA MARBLE WORKS to Mrs,
CARRIE NEALE All persons indebted to
the Alexandria Marble Works will settle their
indebtedness with me, and persons having
claims against said works for debts contracted
by me will present the same to me for pay
mcnt.
decS NJ. B. HARLOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
Ut C. HICKERsoN,
Successor to

III c. HICKERsoN,
Successor to
ROBERT ELLIOTT, Grocer,
Desires to inform the patrons of the business,
and the public generally, that he will en-
dcavor to keep on hand good supply Of tho
FRESHEST BUTTER. EGGS,
POULTRY AND GROCERIES
that can be had, and asks q liberal share OF
the patronage from all old customers and rs
many new ones as find good eating neces-
sity dec6 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
DYSON S Book Store.
Nozt to the Opera House

aGd inspecting the beautiful stock of Christ
ms Novelties in Plush. Leather, Cel!uloid
and Oxydized Silver; all new designs, We
have lots of FANCY GOODS, but no fancy
Prices. Call and prove this to be true. Also
tic largest lines Of BIBLES. PRAYER
BOOKS, HYMNALS and CIIILDREN'S
BOOK in the city.
s. Z. DYSON & BRO,
-nS I-,,o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
Right at Your Doors.

WE HsNt.;i ARRANGED THINGS
THAT u /. GAN DELIVER ALL GOODS
BOUGHT OF US AT YOUR HOUSE
THE SAME DAY AS PURCHASED.
THIS WILL SURELY BE RECOG-
NIZED AS A CONVENIENCE BY OUR
MANY CUSTOMERS WHO RESIDE IN
ALEXANDRIA.
REMEMBER, WE CARRY AS COM
PLETE A LINE OF DRY AND FANCY
GOODS AS YOU FIND ANYWHERE IN
THE UNITEDSTATES. Ot-R FORTY
SIX DEPARTMENTS ALWAYS BRINE
FULL OF NEW THINGS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
dec1S If O'NEAL & LUNT.

HALL AND OFFICE ACCOAMODA.
IA TIONS.
1t is proposed 10 convert part OF the Prince
street wing of the POTOMAC SHOE CON-
PANY'S building (not necessary for, and re-
moved from the manufacturing departments)
into OFFICES, which will be STEAM HEAT
ED, and provided with ALL MODERN CON-
VENIENCES, and with light STEAM POW
Err, ifrequired. Pending the necessary sltera-
tions, applications for special space or arrange
ments, are invited One of the upper stories
23x60 feet, clear of partitions, pillars or OBJ
structions will be rented as Hall. This
property, centrally located, yet removed from
street hustle, offers special advantages for tho
purposes indicated, Address
POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY.
feb22 Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
HOLIDAY GOODS.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS

What 10 buy and when to buy it is the
question that can be easily settled by call
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-11-26

Dog farming is not unknown in civilized
countries, though the dogs there are bred
for petting and hunting. In tue extreme
north of China they are bred for their
skins. In Mandchoury the skins are very
beautiful; the hair is long, thick and
silky, and of remarkably fine texture
This is explained by the climate of the
MandchOury which is exceedingly cold,
and the dogs must of necessity be protect
ed by thick, heavy fur Connoisseurs de
clare that finer skins of this kind have
never been found. The animals are killed
by strangulation in the winter, because at
that time the'hair is longest and thickest,
but none are killed that are not months
old
The price paid for this fur is ridiculous
" small. A large mantle measuring about
100 inches is sold for 3d. so About eight
skins are needed to make such mantle
The skins must not only be assorted and
matched in color and quality, but the man
tie be made as well, certainly a curious in
dustry that deals with profits which seem
to MS abnormally small. 1t would certain
ly be novelty in America to see a parlor
rug of dOgskins-for instance, a center
piece of big yaller stray dog" surround
ed by patterns shading off in gray, black
and-tan and spitz, the whole finished with
variegated border of assorted puppies,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-11-26
Dressmakers, Phrnses.

The terms used by dressmakers are an
unknown language to the uninitiated.
Drops" 'bias," side FORMS" "kilts, +"
etc, are all readily understood by the sis.
ters of fashion modelers. Other sisters,
however, may be in ignorance of their true
meaning, and to such the following deflni
tions will be interesting:
drop" is skirt made up of the dress
material, independent of the lining, and
then hung or dropped over it from the
same belt. A "bias" or dart is seam
taken in the front of waist which fits it
to the figure. A ''side form" is an add.
tional seam made under the arm to give a
smoother effect to the waist, and "kilt"
is a skirt entirely of plaits. There are va
rious kinds of plating. Knife plating is
very narrow folds, all going one way and
pressed down. An accordion skirt is one
in which the plating is done after the
manner of an accordion There are ma
chimes for doing it; indeed it cannot be
done save by machinery and heat. Box
plating is a fold to the right and one to
the left. The number of terms is infinite,
and increases as fashion changes.--New
York Ledger
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-11-26
An UnscrnpnIous Turk.

Mr. Rowland, of w. & j. Sloane, tells
the following good story on himself as il
Illustrative of the quickness of the Turkish
merchant at grasping an opportunity, de
spite an apparent slowness: II happened
to drop into a bazaar in Cairo merely out
of curiosity. After had looked at a num-
Der of things without finding any that
suited me | happened to notice an old rug
which lay on the floor and which had some
good points. My experience told me that
the rug was worth at the utmost e8.
asked the old fellow how much he wanted
for it, and he once concluded Chat wanted
it badly and asked Els.
| offered him five, and then we proceeded
in the usual way to dicker. l had gotten
him down to twelve, and he had gotten RE
up to six, with very excellent prospects Of
our finally settling on eight, when an En-
glishman came along, accompanied by his
valet. The latter was burdened with vari-
Gus things that the Englishman had been
purchasing at the bazars, and they were
moving along slowly. AS they passed the
entrance the old merchant was holding up
the rug to show its good qualities, and thu
Englishman stopped to look at it, He was
a typical English traveller, with more
money than brains. Utterly ignoring me
he shouted to the Turk:
How much do you want for that rugP
"Quick as a flash the Turk called back,
Fifty pounds. There was not a change
of muscle in his face or anything to indi-
cate that he had been taken by surprise.
/ will take it,, said the Englishman, ard
presently | saw him count out fifty pounds
sterling, and his valet wrapped up my rug
and walked off with it."-Carpet Trade
Review
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-11-26
Statistics AbDut the Echo.

Some one has recently figured out the
exact distance that a person may be re
moved from a rejecting surface and yet
hear the echo of his own voice. Five sylla-
bles a second is said to be the limit both of
distinct pronunciation and distinct hear
ing. This gives one-fifth of second for
each syllable. When the atmospheric tenn
perature is 81 dogs. sound travels / ,120 feet
a second. In one-fifth that time it will
cover a distance Of 224 feet Hence, if a
rejecting surface is 112 feet distant the
initial sound of an uttered syllable will be
returned to the ear just as the next syllable
starts on its journey. In this case the first
fifth of the second is consumed in the ut
terance of a syllable, and the next fifth OF
the second in hearing its echo. Two sylla-
bles would be echoed from rejecting sur
face PA feet distant, three syllables from
1886 feet, and so on within the limit Of
audibleness. New York Press.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-11-26
A Cnrinns Little Boat.

In the shop window of Emil Winegart-
ener, at Turin, Italy, there has been ex-
hibited since the beginning of the May
festival, 1890, one of the most wonderful
little boats in the world. 1t was made by
a jeweler in the employ Of Mr.. Winegart-
ener in 1888, and is formed of single
pearl, fashioned into all the swells and
concavities of real tugboat. The sail is
of beaten gold studded with diamonds.
The pinnacle light at the prov is a ruby of
wonderful brilliancy. An emerald serves
for a rudder, and the stand upon which
it is mounted is of pure ivory. The weight
of the boat and stand is less than half an
ounce. It. is valued at $5,00O-St. Louis
Republic.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-11-26
A Canine Flagmnn.

Scarcely any one who passes the point of
intersection of the Gravois road and the
St. Louis and Oak Hill railway fails to
notice little dog acting as flagman at the
railway crossing This animal is named
Curly and is the property and assistant of
Flagman Edward Howard, stationed at the
above named crossing. Curly is Spanish
fox terrier, scarcely over two feet in
length and not quite 9 years old. When
the Oak Hill Railway company began to
operate it's road Flagman Howard was as
signed to watch the Gravois road crossing
and 80 trim the signal lamps. Curly made
her home at the watch house, and when
her master would go out to collect the
switch lamps the dog would lie down at
the door and patiently await her masters
return.
One day as Howard was busy cleaning
the lamps train dashed into sight around
the curve. Several wagons were approach
ing the crossing and would probably have
driven on, meeting with a serious accident,
had not the little animal rushed past its
master and begun barking furiously, which
had the desired effect of stopping the
teams An idea then struck the master 80
train the dog to hold a flag. She could
stand on her hind feet with perfect ease
and to hold red signal flag in her mouth
would be a*~eat help to him, as the passing
trains are numerous. 1t took very little
time ''to break her in" to hold little red
flag, and now every time a train whistles
she runs to fetch it, and standing on her
hind legs holds it aloft to warn drivers of
wagons of the danger. The engineers all
know the dog and look out for her. In adj
dition to this flag work Curly performs a
variety of tricks and is good mimic. Just
now she is rearing family, but every time
an approaching train whistles she gets her
flag and does her duty.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.