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Ms*-#*:- . . ....... . >"! 'V* '4>l" % 1 •MBMMi ainMiPnal ?*^V':v': V- .jvyv; . 1};,: > ' " ' \ " -< •• a, *r *. L ' • ¥.i f f*t&f t '• >" 1 - 1 ; * «•/-• >» • '• * t ) ̂ . *• ** pi *-t*rf' r. , k $»r " Pledgetfbut to Truth, to Liberty and Laws tWMyavora Win y« and ne Fear Shaii Awo," • • 1. A M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, WED1WSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1875. NO. 10. M#"? P>»Ww-. Published Every Wednesday by J . Y a n S l y k e , Editor and Pabliihor. Office in Riverside Block, Over Sraifcb Bros. A CO.'B Store. TBBMS OF SUBSCRIPTION? ° OM Tear, (in Advance,) 4180 tf not Paid within Three Months...........i 00 Subscriptions received for three or si* months n the same proportion. BUSINESS CARDS. FIT! Bli B. T.BBOWN M.D. 8ICIAN and Surgeon. Office in Brick Block over P. G. Msyes Clothing Store Water Street, McHenry lit E. A. BEERS, M. O. PHTMCIAX and Surgeon. Office at residence, two doors west or Post Office, McHenry IIL PS O. J. HOWARD M. D. m. RiciAM and Surgeon. Office at the store of Howard A Son, McHenry, IIL P. G. MAYES. MKRCHAKT Tailor, and dealer In Ready Made Clothing, Cloths. Cassimeres, Vesting Ac., One door north of Colby's Drugstore McHenry IIL H. C. IRISH, TTORNEY AT LAW, McHenry, IIL RICHARD BISHOP, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Office in rear of Murphv & Bishop's Bank North Side Public Square, Woodstock, IIL GEO. A. BUCKLIN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Conveyancer and In­surance Agent, Office at Bucklin & Steven's Store, near the Depot, McHenry, III. E. E. RICHARDS. HAS a complete Abstract of Titles to land in McHenrv County, Illinois. Office with County Clerk, Woodstock, IIL D. A. POTTER, •pICHMOND, ILL., Notary Public and Con- XV veyancer, U. 8. Claim, Insurance a Collecting Agent. G. A. CANFIELD. HOUSE, 8ign and Carriage Painting, Paper .Hanging, Caicimining, &<•., Mixed Paints of all kinds'constantly on liana. ^AU orders promptly attended to. McHenry 111. FR HECHTLE. OUSE, Sign and Carriage Painter, McHen­ ry IIL Will do all work promptly and at reasonable tates. H S GEO. SCHREINER. ALOON and Restaurant. |t*ly opposite the^Parker House, MeHenrjrj.ll. JOS. WIEDEMANN. » SALOON and Restaurant. Near the Depot McHenrv 111. Boarders by the day or week at reasonable rates. Warm and cold meals at all hours. 49*Good Stabling for Horses, MCHENRY 1.1V EI! Y STABLE. H. E. WIGHTMAN, Proprietor. First claso rigs, with or without drivers, furnished at reasonable rates. Teaming of all kinds done on short notice. W. W. ELLSWORTH. B' iRKEDKRo the Celebrated M»?ie Hog. 'owls. Pif shipped to all |x>ints by express. P. O. A» Also Light and Dark Itr.ihuia Fowls. Pigs . dress, Woodstock, 111., II.D.HOLMES. BILLIARD Rooms, in Howe's Block, McHen­ry 111. New Billiard and Pool Tables of the latest stvle just put in, and rooms newlv refitted. Call and see. H. D. Holmes Propri­ etor. • PETER LEICKEM; REPAIRS Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of all kinds. Also Repairs Violins in thebest possible manner, on short notice and at rea­ sonable rates. Also . Violins for Sale. Shop first door North of Riverside Block, McHcnry IIL M. ENGELN, •-v GUN AND LOCKSMITH. Scale Repairing done promptly at short notice. Keep on band a good stock of Guns, Revolvers, Pow­ der, Shot, Gun Material, Fishing Tackle, Xeerchaumand Wooden Pipes. MCHENRY ILLINOIS. RICHMOND HOUSE. RICHMOND ILLINOIS. Frank Foster Pro­prietor. Good accommodations for ail parties. Samplerooms for Salesmen. Livery Stable attached. Public Hall for Lectures, Shows Ac., RIVERSIDE HOU8E. MCHENRY, 111., H. Wheeler Proprietor. Newly furnished and refitted. Splendid hunting and Ashing on Pistaqua ami Fox Lakes, a short distance above. Boats and Oarsmen furnished at reasonable rates. Liv­ ery in connection with the House. Free bus to land from thecars. Large and airv apart­ ments for families during the summer. The splendid side-wheel Steamer will make trips to and from the Lakes during the Summer months. No pains spared to promote the com­ fort of guests. Terms, $2.00 pur day. FRED. RENICH, C I G A R M A N U F A C T U R E R , -AND-- WHOLESALE TOBACCONIST. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. C. HICK. A. A. KICK. L. C. RICE & SON, I> E W T I & T S , NUNDA, ILL. Satisfaction Guaranteed on all work. Teeth Cleaned, Filled and Extracted in a careful and skillful manner. Artificial Teeth inserted in full or partial plates, on all the basesknown to the profession. Call and have your teeth examined. OFFICE of L. C. Rice, West Madison St, Chicago. Office of A. A. Rice, second door North of the M. E. Church, Nunda, IIL REFERENCES. -- Wm. Archdeacon, Nunda; Rev. Frank Burr, Green St., Chicago, IIL SWWill visit McHenrv every Saturday.-- Rooms at the Riverside House. For Sale, a Good Farm. Of Eighty Acres within one hundred and sixty rods of Crystal Lake Crossings, on easy terms. For further information apply to „ U. JilSilOP, AUoi'ii<jv, AtMurphy & Bishop's Bank, Woodstock, 111. Dated July 23d, ' ' O. W. OWEN, WATCHM & JEWELER, McHENRY ILL., Dealer in all kinds of American and Swiss Watches, Clocks from the best factories in the country. Silver, platedware, Silver Spoons, Ac., ALSO AGENT FOR THE Weber and Bradbury Pianos AND THE Estey Organ ! Which we believe to be the best Organ in the market. We think we know that by experi­ ence, and we believe it, for it is backed up by the .• ' Best Musicians in the World. I also sell other Organs at less prices than the Estey, but can't reecommend them- to be as good. O. W. OWEN. July 23. MURPHY & BISHOP. BANKERS Office North Side of Public Square, WOODSTOCK, - . - ̂ ̂ . ILLINOIS. TRANSACTS a General Banking and Ex­change Business. Deposits Received.-- Interest allowed on Special Deposits, BUY and sell United States Bonds, Gold, Gold'Exchange, etc. Exchange on all principal cities In Europe for sale. Woodstock. IIL OWENS MILLS, McHenry - •••• Illinois. CONSTANTLY ON HAND. CUSTOM GRINDING Done promptly, and satisfaction guaranteed Thankful for past favors a continuance of patronage is respectfully solicited. Owen Bros. McHenry Aug., 2 1875. Waukegan Cigar Manufactory, C. M. DENNIS, Proprietor. Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in CIGARS, TOBACCO, --AND-- Pipes ̂ of Every Description. 56 GENESEE STREET, WAUKEGAN, ILL. •JUST ARRIVED. MRS. C. H. MOREY, Wishes to inform the public that she has just received a splendid assortment of Fall and Winter Millinery, , Consisting of the Latest Styles of Hats, Bon­ nets, Flowers, Silks, Velvets, Ribbons, Laces, Embroideries, Ties, Ac.., Ac., in fact every­ thing in the Millinery line. Don't fail to call and examine Prices! Stvles and Quality of Goods, which DEFY COMFETITION. Brick Block, 2d Door North of Colby's Drug Store, McHENRY, - - ILLINOIS. M A R K U S ' GERMAN These bitters are manufactured by the pro­ prietor from GKIIMAN ROOTS, imported by him. The receipt of these Bitters was obtained by the proprietor in 1*15, from an old and experienced physician (then a phy­ sician in the Prussian armv), and a graduate of the highest medical colleges of Germany. These Bitters are Guaranteed to cure the se­ verest cases of DIAKR1KEA, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, and are a certain preventative of FEMALE SICKNESS, CHILLS AND FEVER, AND AGTE. Diarrhoea is a disease characterized by an increased discharge from the Bowels, usually in a very liquid state, and sometimes contain­ ing a large quantity of Bile. Besides the vari­ ous purgative medicines, undressed or Indi- gestable food, or vegetables, acid fruits, oily or putrid substances frequently cause Diarr­ hoea. Physicians distinguish various kinds of Diarrliu'a, as (crapulosa) when the forces pass off ordinary quality; "biliosa" when the bile is more abundant than natural; "mucosa" when the excrements contain a quantity of mucus; "serosy" in which they are almost entirely liquid and watery ; and" "licuteria" when the food passes through the body in an almost un­ altered state. There are frequently, also nausea and vomiting, a bitter taste in the mouth, a furred and yellow tongue, dry and harsh skiu, a full or sallow countenance, and if speedly checked, great emaciation. This is one of tqose diseases by means of which na­ ture strives to get rid of impurities, and re­ store the system to its" natural condition. Hence, when it is not verv violent, and the patient is strong, it is best" to let it take its course for a short time, and bv taking only two wine glasses full of the Bitters for the first ten hours. For violent cases Jive wine glasses full per day, one before each meal and 3?° V?t.ween me*ls. In any case great care should I*' taken not to stop it too suddenly. The treatment thus in all cases depends u|>on the cause from which it sprang. For Indiges. Dyspepsia take one wine glass full of the Bitters before each meal. No faraily shonld be without a Itottle. Price iK'r bottle, large SO cts., small 80 cts. Manufactured by s F. MARKUS, \V001»T0l K, ILL. Old Settlers Meeting -AND- BARBECUE, AT MCHENRY* Tiree Dies to lie SsasM Wliole. ^ -a ' A Joint Meeting of the Old Settlers of McHenry and Lake Counties, will be held at McHeury Village, On Thursday, Oct. 14111, ^5. Officers of the Day. President--Hon. W. A. McConnell. VICE PRESIDENTS--Charles Bart- lett, Elisha Gridley, Nelson Lunden, Lake County; E. G. Ayet1, George Gage, A. B. Coon, McHenry County; Col. Boyd, Walworth County, Witj D. C. Stewart, Kenosha County. ORATOR OF THE DAT. HON. JOHN WENTW0RTH OF CHICAGO. Marshal-*J. II. Johnson. ASSISTANT MARSHALS -- S. A. Beers, McHenry; John C. Smith, Rich­ mond; Capt. W. H. Stewart, Hebron; Capt. "But" Walker, Chemung; Col. Wm. Avery, Marengo; S. Van Curen, Woodstock; Capt. Beckley, Nunda; H. Barrett, Wauconda. Superintendent qf Arranffemento-- Chas. B. Curtis. Chaplain--Rev. Joel Wheeler. Tables will be spread on the Public Square, three Oxen will be roasted whole, and ample provided for all who may atteud. Bands of Music will be on the ground to help enliven the occasion, and bring to mind the "Daysof Auld Lang Syne." Old Settlers and their friends, far and near, are invited to come out and help celebrate this Re-Union. Aside from the Roast Oxen it is expected that everybody will bring their Basket of Provisions and Dishes. the evening a Grand Social Party will be given at the Riverside House, where all who wish can "trip the light fantastic toe" after the best of music. An Affectionate Brother. A couple of enterprising men, doing the clothing business, in Atlanta, are in­ terviewed by a customer in search of a coat. The senior member of the firm handles the new comer, and soou finds "A first-class fit." ; In answer to the price, the response is "Eighteen dollars." "Well sir, I like your coat very much, but I don't like the price." "Well, mine frient, 2e price is nothing so you like ze coat. We will let you take em at fifteen dollars." The customer still complained of the price, saying that fifteen dollars was too much. This was too heavy for the dealer, so, taking the customer to the extreme end of the store, and drawing him into a dark corner, he whispered into his ear; "Mine front, I let you have zat coat for twelve dollars and a half." "Well, sir," said the customer, "I like the coal very much and am satis­ fied with the price, yet I would like to know why this mysterious perform­ ance." "Veil, my frent, you see dot little man dare^he was wine brodder. He got ze heart disease, and so help me gracius, if he was to hear me tell you I take twelve dollars and a half for that coat, he drojp dead init his tracks." t&~A resident of Detroit, who had a thrifty cherry tree in his yard, bor­ rowed a stone dog and placed the im­ position at the foot of the tree, so as to scare away any bad boy who might want a feast of cherries after dark. He was flattering himself that he had a dead sure thing on the boys, when, the other morning he went out to find the legs and tail of his image broken oft', and the body sticking in the ground labelled, "This tere dorg feels sick," So did the citizen, *3T "Deceased leaves a wife and five children." That's the way some of the newspapers talk about a man when he is dead and powerless to hurl back in­ to their teeth the opprobrious epithet. It is bad enough to be dead, but what is that compared to the humiliation of being called "deceased" without the power to rise up, Phoenix-like, with a double-barrel shot gun and avenue the insult? man in Michigan cut a large piece out of his leg the other day under the impression that he had been bitten by rattlesnake,and then discovered that he had merely been stung by a bee. A Ijjeaner feeling inaftou making the dis- CT>ve iy nc ver \\ as Talst: <TTi] Hie Slate. mUMM «KD MAN IMPROVING. poor Indian whose "untutored used to swap States for New En- rnra and jack knives, has been lerably enlightened of late years subject of bargain making. His jvenient is indicated in the advices Jrow Butte, concerning the ne- lons for the purchase, by his pale 'lOilier, of the Black Hills. Spot- Setting Bull, Red Cloud, Roek, Two Strike and other •have informed the United States Comjftssioiiers that the Hills can be had fp*six million dollars in cash, and that if the white man won't pay that Minr must "clear out," or get scalped. That ptie uncommercial red man will be indw0§d to part with his heritage for a ismaflSlr price is about as certain as that be swindled by agents out of 90 it of the price stipulated; but that he hasgot the length of iing millions is encouraging, "estive of a fine though latent in him for civilization. So le continued to part with the grounds of his fathers for shod- ;ets and adulterated fire water late disappearance in the set- seemed inevitable, and was >le had the practice been contin- endowed with the spirit of the ku land speculators there is hard- Ing to bright too predict of his Should the present negotia­ tions tSrn out at all happily the whites of the frontier will be menaced no morfc bjr the tomahawk and the arrow, but be lured to the emolument of the untutored denizens of the forests by announcements of magnificent lots and fine Wftler privileges to be obtained for next to nothing, in Bull Town, Red Cloud Fj&rk, Spotted Tail Valley, Two Strike Jrlateau, and Afraid of his Horse Meadows. A Rsssaaiional Story About Alaska. The Treasury Department has re­ ceived from the Collector of Sitki, Alaska*a copy of a report made by an experienced miner who has made an extensive examination of Alaska with a view to ascertain its mineral resources in whicli be states that he has discov­ ered d##ts of greater richness than any ktt<gft& to exist in America, and probatariMi- the world. The Collector certfneTto the dBkraet*ratld* idlentfflc ability of the miner making the report. In a letter written subsequently this officer reports that a large number of British subjects, hearing of the dis­ covery, have gone to the locality and located there, and have applied to the British Government to be Incorporated as a town, claiming to be on British soil, while the United States officials claim that they are a considerable dis­ tance within our Hnefc. The question of territory lias been submitted to the State Department, and it is possible that an interesting and exciting inter­ national question may.be raised should these mines prove to be rich as reported. Those who were disposed to make light of Seward spsealatiea^la-reai™ es­ tate may yet be forced to admit the wisdom of the purchase of Alaska. The Mighty Mtaalaalppl. Many will remember with what force of logic loyal orators during the civil war held up the Mississippi river as an indissoluble bond between the North and South, Interposing an internal barrier to the aims of disunionists. Jefferson Davis, who delivered an agri­ cultural address in Missouri the other day hits become of the same opinion. He said: "I have said we of the Mis- sissippi valley are peculiar in many respects. ^We are one. Whatever the devices of man may do, whatever the passion'of men may do, whatever statecraft and local policy may do to keep you divided, I say still the people of the Mississippi valley are one, held together by that great artery whi6h extends from the frozen regions of the North to-the perennial flowers of the South, and with which no other means of intercommunication can ever success­ fully compete. They may build rail­ roads--and railroads are necessary as feeders for the river--but still that grand old river of ours can answer: ••The roads may come. The roads may go, But I flow on fotever." So we are to have no more treason from him, unless he should conclude to take the whole of the Mississippi valley out of the Union.--Troy Times. Ugg-An exchange says: "Thiers has taken to sleeping on an iron bedstead to fiiake him look soldierly and famous. And it js a good way tdfoecome famous, too. Who would have heard of Pro­ crustes it it hadn't, been for his iron bedstead, or of Damiens, if he hadn't given the poet a chance to ring in ttfat harmonious line-- ^Luke's iron c rown and Dumiens* bed of steel? Bucklin & Stevens near the Depo t are now receiving their FaU*and„Wi1|iter Goods, which will be full in every line called for by the community and at pnct'ri to suit. Cropa of the Country. From ^ correspondent with peculiar advantages for ascertaining the condi­ tion of crops throughout the country, the Troy Times learns something what the harvest is likely to be. California will have about tw'o-thlrds of a wheat crop, and perhaps about one-fourth of the usual supply of fruit. Nevada. Idaho and Montana, owing to the late appearance of the grasshoppers, are reaping larger crops then some of their suffering neighbors. Utah, for the first time in six years, was uuvisited by the grasshoppers, and accordingly reports excellent crops. In Colorado wheat is short--about enough, however, to sup­ ply the inhabitants. The locusts swept the State in the Spring, and put every­ thing back. The wheat, barley and oat crop in Kansas and Nebraska are uncommonly large. - Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin will probably excel any other three States in the abundance of their harvests, the corn crop of Iowa is immense. Minnesota is expecting a yield 32.000,000 bushels of wheat, which will make her the banner State for this cereal. Although the chinch bug has infested Wisconsin to some ex­ tent, the injuries to crops are not very extensive, and the State will turn out of her soil about her usual amount of productions. Fruit is scarce in Mich­ igan, but the other crops are reported as fair. The floods in Missouri, Ken­ tucky, niinois and Ohio proved a great draw back. Crops over large areas were swept to ruin, but where the fields were untouched bountiful harvests are being secured. In the Middle States wheat is almost of the average yield. The remaining crops are satisfactory. The peach production Is less than in most any former season. In New En­ gland the old time reports are for­ warded. The crops are generally good and no deficiency Is announceu. The cotton crop of the South is large; corn is perhaps below the average in its yield, owing to the protracted drouth in the early summer. From the gen­ eral tone of the communication, we may regard the harvest of 1876 as all sufficient to supply our needs and meet the large demauds upon us from for­ eign markets. What General Taylor HMII; SatA at , BuenaVlat*. At the banquet of the Veterans of the Mexican war, held on Tuesday evening, Hon L. B. Mizner of Solano, in the course of an eloquent address, took occasion to correct au egregious fabrication which had passed into his­ tory, attributing to the hero of Buena Vista the fjlang admonition. "A little more grape, Captain Bragg." Such language was unworthy of the man, and the historic moment' when the re­ sult of the most desperate and memo­ rable battle of the war was wavering in the balance, and nothing, said Mr. Mizner, would have been more foreign to the character of General Taylor in his manner in trying emergencies than such an exclamation. "Holding the position of an interpreter on the staff of General Taylor," said the speaker, "I was seated on my horse Immediately near him when Captain Bragg dashed hurriedly up, saluted the General and reported: ^General, I shall have to fall back with my battery or lose It.' Sev­ eral of his guns had already been dis­ mounted, a large portion of his horses killed, and about thirty of his men were prostrate on the heath. On re- cieving the report General Taylor turned on his horse surveyed the sit- uatiou for a few seconds--he required no field glass, for the scene of conflict was not far removed--and the reply was, 'Captain Bragg, it is better to lose a battery than a battle.' This was the interview on which was based the famous slang phrase that was never uttered by the General to whom it was imputed. Captain Bragg returned to his battery with renewed determina­ tion, and by the'efforts of that gallant officer and his brave command the tide of battle was turned, and the greatest victory of the war was won." Butler's Extraordinary Views. Gen. B. F. Butler has been express­ ing to a reporter of the Boston Jour- noi some more of his extraordinary views on finance. He said he should take no part in the Massachusetts cam­ paign this fall because of his disagree­ ment with the Republican party on the money question. lie was concientious- ly in favor of paper curency--1, because it is more convenient; 2d, because it costs nothing, «nd if a man lose a 25 cent scrip he alone is the loser, whereas if it be gold, the government loses also; 3d, because it cannot be exported and thus bring about financial panics. "What is the use," said that profound financier, "of a currency you can melt up into pint cups and yard-sticks and export out of the country, leaving us here liable at any and every moment to a. financial crisis, to suspensions, failures, and the like? Let us have our coin made of material not worth exporting." What would the General ItiiVG i t niade of, Urass of hom f lalt tr OUZt 8TBINOFIKLD I£TfEB. SniMoniLi), Sep*. Sftfe, 1S7& Bnrot PLATWDEALE* :--The Sangi mon County Fair, which opened X« day Sept, 30th, and closed Friday 24th, proved to be a grand success froi beginning to end. The weather, whi; was quite cold and gloomy on Monda^ and Tuesday, brightened up towardj|v the latter part of the week, brfngin# out a vast crowd of people on the tw4 last days of the Fair. The Chicago Alton as well as the Toiedd, Wabash Westera Railroads ran crowded train^ every half an hour to the Fair Ground*j|- which are situated about two mile# north of the city; while by far th#; largest portion of our citizens went ou|. by carriage or wagon. This large aU tendance may pari ly be attributed t# the excellent weather, being neither t# cold nor to warm, but mainly to tlx fact, that each of our Sangamon County Fairs is an improvement on the one of the preceding year. Those who hava attended the State Fair at Ottawa, cai that in some departments, our Fair bea| the State Fair. But I don't intend gi ve a detailed report of our Fair, as It would probably be of little interest t* your readers, especially as one Fair Is at a general thing very much like the otto er. But some features, peculiar to own Fair may be worth mentioi Among these was the parade of Governor's Guard's or the G. G'aas thef are jestingly called here. This excel* lent company is made up of tome of our most respectable young men. Turn* ing out in full parade uniformt (whloh is one of the handsomest ever gotten up,) and headed by their splendid drim corps, they make quite a martial ftp* pearance. They took the first prise il drilling, at the Re-Union of the Grand Army of the Republic, at Chicago la«t May, consisting of a beautiful bannesv They displayed their skill in hauitfii arms at the Fair Grounds, before a va crowd of people on Friday last, this b ing the closing ceremony of our Fair. The latest sensation! A lady- ball match! Such were the advertise* ments spread all over town some tw#_ weeks ago. But they failed in creating much excitement. Every respectable citizen stayed at home, You are right in saying that Springfield is not prooi of these lady base ballist. We kt Lonis have the (rathtfr cioubtfttl) of being their home. ^ * Local politics are reviving ft llttto, ajj| the election draws nearer, but not mne4 enthusiasm is displayed on either aUkl The republicans nominated a Mr. Cm* trail for County Treasurer, white Nuckols is the democratic candt for the same office. The latter probably be elected, for to be noalaa|> ted by the democratic convention tf Sangamou County is nearly equal t§ being elected. A fire alarm telegraph has been oraafc talked about lately. That we need it bad enough everybody admits, but at the city is overdebted, some think we enn get along without H for # ttaa yet. *• For the past few weeks onr eommsio nlty has constantly been kept at na» easiness by a multitude s>f tramps whlcfc swarm into the city from all sMtos. Ai many as ten burglars were reported ose single night. The majority ef these unhappy individuals seem to have chosen their degrading vocation, fee want of employment rath£r than out pi inclination. They are neither bold nee dangerous. In nine cases out of ten, they prefer sneaking into the house from the back way, and stealing what* ever comes handy, to a bold robbery. Our night police foree, consisting of eight men, is insufficient to protect every citizen against such a large of tramps. But still they are m strenuous efforts to clear the city this corrupt element, and as but little mischief has been done last week, It seems that they have, at lew* pftrtiftUf been successful. F a > gang taking ity of j• "1 A Dutch Victory. A crowd of young chaps about tOwj| were in one of the popular beer saloon! yesterday, where they met a jolly olj German, who often gesi thoroughly soaked in beer and maudlin funny. "Hello, Kaiserlicher, have yon the news ?" said one. *Neln; vas ish dat?*1 uThe Water Works are busted#* uVel, dot's bad mit dem tei bee pies don't id, poys ?" [Laughter round.] "Yes, and the rolling milk said another of the boys. "Veil, chuct don't get skeerod that; it's so hefty dat itgoonidon. eh [A great peal of laughter*} "And--and--the ice maahine lu ploded!" cried a third, "Ish dot bin possible? Den dot*sbftdyfe^.• midout some misdake, and Id don't rain^'l rnidout it pours--de vasseroud---de roll­ ing mill oud--no more iae--unt all young shackassesbroke outot del lot! Dot makes me gryf' And uohody thought it laugh.^a«a«&*