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lAM'UPPM^Jj .11. IJJ• - *^S*P PF^WfPw i »»t' ' * : t - . v > ~ " w , > n V ^ \ r ^ ^ - " V f v T- ;v^ t- \* |jj%. *' -v/V^: ' . J "H* *• T? V , . - 'J*. S- i ,. " *V i A' «. A" >•- * *-'• ^ : (; ; An! I« : ;.??v:2 J*;****!. l"*^?.^-.^'.'^! • _ % -i-t r wff' htf ;?S»:," - : M. •pf^-5 Pledged but to Truth, ta Liberty ancfpaw; No Favors Win us and no Fear Shalt Awe. '•• %-•' - i M'HEXRY, ILLINOIS. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 8, 1882. VOL. 8. RENNKTT, M. D. CARDS. Soldiers Department. BUSINESS Ifejjeapy ̂ lalnWej, Published Eve'y Wednesdav by J. VA> SLYKE, EDITO-T AND PUBLISHER. V Office in ; Old P. O. Block, hy**~- .' ' * .' " • •'•"••' ••' '• --OPPOSITE ICIVERBIOB HOUSE.-- . • TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One} Year (in Advance) --..... ,;. ri..fl.50 If Vot Pai 1 within Three Months*..... . .2. no Subscriptions receive I for three />rT six nonths in the same proportion. T < ' BUSINESS CARDS. U. T. BROW'S, M.,l>. PHYSICIAN AXD SITUOKOV. Office over the Post Ofilcc, wnoflte Perry & Martin's Store hV stalj-s, McIIssnry, 111; ••••:•. DU. WILLIAMS. kKN TI^T. Residence Dim HOP: Will be nt rn.) Wau >von da't lie. 111h a n I ,3tth of "(Bach month. When dates occur Saturday or Snh- day I make my visits the following Monday; O. H. F.RaKRS, M, D- >ITYSICIAX AND SITR«VEOX. Johnsbuxgh, Ills.--Office hours 8 to 10, A . M. O. J. HOWARD, M. D. IIHYSTOIAV AND STTRGEOV Ofljce at I niv rcl 'li 'MO, opposite M. E. Church, McIIenry. 111. K. V. AM UK It SOS, W. !>.,/• PIIVSt'M \S and flnreeon. Office at lbt«lnv'« Drn" «tore. Opposlto PaiTcer tfmiM'i Mrllchrv, Illinois, ,1 ,t, MYKU-*. Ailonn nml Itowtnnrant, TN nsil 1' i NVf or |< nliitert'* si.jrc. John*. Imi'i , ill. The i<lio|.'i»«t brand* of Wines Uutnn'smid HiMM alway* «m hand. call tii'l mm «»»», I'll \TT llor^K. TA, I 'ltXTT. I .r Fl e«min'vl ,"l'iin. thiol ' M Wnuenwhii III. v«» class ac. in connection jfH. J. FttETI*a IfKAT MARK KT, near the TMdire, Mc- S?l llcnrv. 111. Kresli and Salt. Meats, San- fftf, SnioUeil Meats, etc., always on liaml. Ke«ps none liiit the best. IWUBIAS BltOS. CIG AR Manufacturers, Mellenry, III. 'Or­ders solicited. Shop, 11 Old Mcffenw, m Keiter Block, two doors west of Pr. Vix- JEAI.KR Office. . .RICHARD COMPTON. . TTTSTlCKof the Peaceaivl 0'»n voyaiicer.-- Will attend promptly to the collection of Jebts. Volo, Lake County, III. K. K. UIOll VRDS. HAS ft complete Abstract of Titles to la^id in M HenrvCounty, TU-nois. Office with County Clerk, Woodstock, Til. E. M. OWEN , EXERATi Dealer and Manufacturer? ij" Affttn-fc in fcwv-Hnff V»»-«»• Prices low and terms favorable. Mcllcnry, 11'. V. S. COLBY. McHESUY. Mcllenry Co.. III. Breeder of Spanish Merino Sheep. Berks hire and Poland Cliin i Swine. A choice lot ot -yo-unt. Unck stock for sale. Plerisecall ami examine ' before buying elsewhere. K. <i. SMITH. OOT AND SHOE M AK ICR. Prompt atten- tlon elven to Itepaii 'insr. Shop in J. J. Gilles* lmildins, next to river limlge^Mc, Henry, Illinois. ' B PETEIt LEtCKEM. - HEP \IRS Watches, Clocks and Jewelry ot all kinds. Also llepairs Violins in the best possible manner, on short notice nod at rea- LiAhle rates. Also Violins tor >Hle Sho|, first doovKorth of Riverside Block, McHenrj 111. w. H. SA1MFORD, Merchaiit Tailor In the store of C. H. pickinsoii, Eastsule of pnblic Square, .. WOODSTOCK, ILL.' . -> ,A«oo<t Stock of Flne-ploths for Suitings aK jvftvsori Suits mmkvto ortlcr And ft lit warranted. Gi've me a call. "• W. H. SANFORD. Woodstock, III., ̂ pt. 27t.li. 1S75. J. A. SHERWOOD auct otvi: i:h AND APPRAISER, Algonquin, III. CJAIiESof Slock, Kiinnjritf Tools ami Goods j of all km-ls promptly attended to. J-'arm sales a specialty. Terms reasonable. • Post Office address: Algonquin, 111. M A R C U S GERMAN Manufactured by F. MARCUS, --DEALER IN-- " ' 'I PURE WINES, LIOUO S AND CIGARS. Woodstock- III. The best Tonic in the world. Put up in Pint and yuart Bottles. F. MARCUS, Pate tee. G. KERXAHAX, M. D. ITCCCEBSOK TO DR. A. E. BALDWIK.] T>HYSTOIAN and SITRGEOV. OlBcft and I - residencs on Clay St., Woodstock, III. Prompt attention given to professional calls at all hours. C. 8. GREEN., ITETERINAUY SURTTEO&.;U4UA»IBOND, V Illinois. •- ' *. ; J ESSE A. BALD WIN, T AW'YER. Law business in anjr par* ot j the State receives prompt attention." Office r<*om 41, new Custom House, Chicago Illinois.; . SIDNEY DtSBROW„ ; XTOTARY PUBLIC and Oonvey«DC*r, AI- den, fll. ' / JOIIV KLEIKGEV. HOtTSK Painter, Griinei-, ' Calciminer and Pap<*r llanirer. Resilience one Block West of Riverside House. Work attended to proinply and on reasonable terms. McIIENRY HOUSE. PETER SMITH, PROPRIETOR. OOP Board bv the dav or week at reason- T able rates ' The cWicc<t brands of Wines, i.iquors and Ciyars. Good ^tablinjr for Horses. A lino Piireon llol« Table In connection with the House. Give me a cali. PETER SMITH. A. M. CHURCH, Watohilmkorand .Jewelef XTO. 1^7 RAXDOJ^PIT STBKET, (Briar*# i \ ll'i ' .ise.) Olucii '»o,' 111. special attention pairin? Fine waK-hos and CliroiVOnie ters. US' A Full Assortment of Goods in his line.. GEORGE CURTIS, House and Sign Painter, McHENRY, ILL. Shop Opposite Perry A Martin'#. Will attend promptlv to all work and guar- antoe Satisfaction. • Prices as low a• good work can lie done anywhere. FINE GRAINING A SPECIALTY "" ^ 'MIXED l*AUNTS* I am prepared to furnish Mixed Paints of all kinds at the lowest, living prices, and fur- ni«h an article far MIperior to the common Mixed Pain'ts being sold. Call and si e me. CEO. CURTIS, Mctlfcury, April 12, ISS.'. PHYSICIAN ASDSUIKJEOS.. Also United States Examining Surgeon. Riclunond, Illinois. ' . " M. M. CLOTHIER, HEBRON, - ILLINOIS "VJOTARY PUBLIC, and <1onvevancer.-- ^ Prosecute claims in all Bureaus in De­ partment of Interior. Letters must contain stamp for reply. Post Office, Richmond, III, JOSEPH >. FltEUND. SALOON AND RET AURANT Bonslett 's old stand, opposite Bishop's Mill. Mc- Henrv, 111. The c loicest Wines, l.iflr.ors and fiiprars to be found in the county, t rosh Oysters in their season served up in apy shape desired or for sale by the CJMI . GOOD STABLING FOR HORSES. : ' tl^p<|SY ENGE.LN,-' • O'AT/OON ar.d Reltanrant, Buck's old «ta»id Mcllenry, Hit--The choicest Kentucky Whiskies, s«'<ur' Ma>h, Wines-, Cigars, etc., alw'av.s on hand. We buy none but the best, and sell at Ueasonable Prices. Fresh Qyet'qrti in,.their season. i-j . Richmond House,' RICHMOND. ILL. C.SR. CULVER, - - PROPRIETOR HAVING recently purchased the .above House, I have put it in thorough repair, with new furnitne throushor.t, amt wonbf respectfully invite the patronage ot the trav- eling public and others. The tables .will al- wavs be provided with the best that can be procured, ami polite and attentive waiters will be in readiness at all times to attend to the wants of guests. No puiis will be spared to make this a First Class llonse. Large and commodious barns ,on the premiees. Free Omnifins to and from all trains. Sample Room* on tlrst floor. ST>A?ip JOS. WEILEMANN, A. WENDELL, mPEFTEEMD JQIH23 NEAR THE DEPOT,, MCHENRY, - ILLINOIS The best Brands of Wines, Liquors and CiS'-irs always on Hand. Good . Stabling for Horses. ^ ALSO AGENT FOR - Franz Falk's MILWAl IKE E Lager Beey, v p.eer in l. irire or Small Kegs or^Bott les nl ways on hand cheaper than any other, quaii t 'v considered. Tlii" I Veer lias a world M-i«le reputation, an<l <ro.,.! in iges acknowledge it cannot oe sur- passed in the. world. .. • • x Orders by mail promptly attended to.. JOS. WIEDEMANN. . .Mclfienry, 111. Aug. 10th, 1. 188 JOHN33URCH HE. WIGHTMAN, Proprietor. First , class visrs, with or without drivers, fuinlslie.l at reasonable Urates. Teaming ot all kinds done on short notice. M." M. CLOTHIER, RICHMOND ILLINOIS, McIIENRY COUNTY. Prose-cutes all claims, in all bureaus in Ihe Department of the Interior. Special alien, lion Riven to difficult or rejected clilms Careful attention given to nil mal ier«oot'-im­ portance Ofltceat the residence «tl WHI . H. Cmvlin, Woodstock, 111. Husiue"'* \\ '!l lie at tended r> bv Mr. Cowlih lii niv absence. 1 shall a! wa vs be'there on urdajr*, ^tad »hnll lie ;< t the office ot .I. T. Beidili. l-.- j . . M:irengo, on the lirsf Friday in eacli month. AI! letters of a business nature iniiHt contain -stamp for reply. wenervry, 111. Will fake oontracrs fur putting up Buildiii^s iuhI sftiarantee mv work wijl poni|iatf with any man in tlx* State. I ouii ami will do work from In to per eetil rlicaper than ntlier iarpente^s. as ] have two of my boys wlio work with me. which makes it possible for me to do so. All Jobs in the 'Carpenter line promptly attended to. Give me a;eall. A. WENDELL. B. RAINTHORP, Rin^wood - Illinois, To 1 bo people of Rinsfwood and vicinity I would respectfully suv tlmt I iiMve o|)ened u store near the Depot, where I will pity tlifc liiirhest miirket value for Iiiittei", and other produce, cash or trade heinor' imniaterial to me. T shall keep on hand a seieet stock of Groceries and Flour. j|twhioh with choice brands of wars and Tobacco, I am <roin<r to sell at prices to defy competition, and thou<jh I have met with a much more liberal patronage than I had expected, I . shall *yet hold out inducements cut sited to increase my trade and secure a la4*ger cuatoai. ^ B. RAINTHORP. RINGWOOD,,111;. June 13th,'1883; •» *AM>Xiyj»S AMES BREEDER of liioroughbred Poland China Hogs. Itesiiljjnee it? miles soutb of Volo, Lake County, 1H| Stock for sale. E. L4WLUS, ^^erchant Tailor, ^KEEPS Foreign an^| Domestic Cloths. WARRANTS A FIT, OH, I»> 8AIJS. '^LliSQ ( LOTHIXGli Men's Boys' and .-Children's si fees, of the best\jual- ity and at Ot^«»<ro prices. " " ^ B. Slierman, WOODSTOCK, ILL* IX-- Breech an# Muzzle Loading - Sliet Guns. Powder.>hot, C tor sale. Fishing s. Wads, and Cartridges icicleoboap. ' All kind* of •4r|. " . . Cioods, AND REPAIRING DONE. A good Breech ponding. Double Barreled Gun, warranted Twst, *•!«. Wit.Chester Kitle,J*> model , 15 shots, $2B. Nickel PlaiedR«w>t K. vcilver, *2.50. Self cocking 1'ritfeji Bull Dog Pistol, fB.00. A good Single Isiyrcl, Breech Loading, Single linn, warranted, M. •- I will undersel l aWv bouse in the con At? in Guns and Sporting <l4ooils. If you want a good gun it will ua% you to call and see me. I warrant every gif t* I sel l , Clothes Wrlft^ersjfepaired and new Kolls put! on. rrice per pair warrante<?4 $2.50. f n. SHERMA&. Woodstock, July ?th, I8S-2. to J. W. i, 'J'. ' ' , Mlnolv. v., »»& OTTsving refitted the store lately oeew|ilM by -- " " d haviiiL' tilled it With W. class sitM'k of ry Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, - Etc., • ~ - CONDUCTED BY DR. 8. F. BENNETT. Relies of the War. Mr. John L. Ransom, of Washington* D. C.. has. after nearly six years of cor­ respondence ami much 1 rouble,received direct from Andersonvillo.Oa., through J. K. Dnnbnr. superintendent National Cemetery at thai place, a pifch-pine log, a part of the old stockade of i864ubthat the present punishment for deser also a piece of the original "dead-line ;" also five spikes, a part of the north gate. They will be on exhibition at the Gar­ field Monument Fair. the Government good'for tlm expendi lures on his account. These recom­ mendations apply to a time of peace. Various suggestions are made in regard to the routine of the business, with a •lew of rendering the , work of the bureau mote efficient. It is recom­ mended that the 103d article of war which is the military Sta;nte of limita­ tion, be construed to apply to desertion as to all other offenses. This proposi­ tion is atgned at length. It is also held Goods, Groceries, I am now prepared to give the buying public as good liargains as can be found in any gen-, eral store, I do not claim to sell lower than anybody else, but I do claim to sell good Goods at liv­ ing prices, and fuiirantee everything as rep. resented. My stock is NEW, FRE5II AND COMPLETE, And comprises everything usually found in a General Country tore A11 kinds of Produce taken In exchange for goods', . . i/, GIVEipiACALL. B. If. DITERS. RLNQWOOD. AITG. 15th, 1882. Adrentnr«« of b United* States Marine. Privates in the United States mili­ tary service who have disappeared from San Francisco without leaving any trice of their whereabouts, are now supposed to have been kidnapped by press gangs for service on English vessels. A private named McGuire WM thus treated recently. He was plied with drugged drink, titken aboard a British ship, and when he came to his senses was iniormed that he had agreed to go along on a voyage to Cork as a man before the mast. Hi? eflorts to communicate with his officers on shore were fruitless until he fastened a letter to a piece of wood and threw it^ahoard a passing steamer. The letter reached its destination, and caused the man's release through the interference of Government officials and the British consul.--San Franrineo Chronicle. A Very Young Lieutenant [The following anecdote of President Lincoln's youngest son is taken from "A Boy in the White Hottse.** by Noah Brooks, in St. Nicholas for November.] One day. Tad, In search of amuse- ment. loitered Into the office of the Secretary of War. and Mr. Stanton, for the fun of the thing, commissioned him a lieutenant of United States volun­ teers. This elated the boy ~ to much that he went off* Immediately and ordered a quantity of muskets sent to the White House, and I hen he organ­ ised and drilled the house-servants and gNiiltners, NUII without Attracting any- hnd,v'* utlenlltiii, he nctually discharged the I'KINIUR BIMIII'I** about the premi- »e» ami nhltiT't Mm unwilling recruits MlllllllV Hi UhHtlla, , hml Wn ui«, mid, m lie thought It * t ^LuaLlttaulalLlji Ihal tnen who liinl been ill uni'lTiill ifnV 'lionltl lie obliged to k ee 11 wit I I'II ilni'liitf liin night to gratify n ImyUli Iri'iik, nml ri'iiiiui^lratetl. But Tad would listen to nothing frsni his elder brother, mid Holn-rt appealed to his father, who only laughed at the matter a* a good joke. Tail soon tired, however, of his self-imposed duties, and went to bed, The drafted men were jletly relieved from duty, and there no guard at the President's man- lonjthat night, much to Mr. Lincoln's reTTef. He never approved of the pre^ caution of mounting euard at the White Houi'e. While Tad sported his com­ mission as lieutenant, he cut quite a military figure. From some source he procured a uniform suitable to his sup­ posed rank, and thus proudly attired, HENRY MLLLElt, --DKAXF.K IN-- Ei. Bbxislett, Near thei Depot, McHENRY - - - ILLINOIS. Keeps constantly on hand the flliest brands of Klourand Feed of all kinds, which he^will sell at Wholesale or Retail at Bottom Prices. Flv# different brands of Kionr a lways ' OB haml ani l warranted as represented. Flax Seed Meal Alw ays on Hand a#~Flour delivere 1 any where- in the Cor noratiorv. Orders n»|s- be giveu by Postal Card, BJI 107, Post ©dice. * GIVE ME A CALL. L. B0NSLETT. JteHeary, Maroh8i.ii, latl. American and Foreign MarMe. Monuments, Headstones, ETC.. ETC., ETC. American & Scotch Granite Constantly on Hand. Shop Two miles North of Mc Henry, III. ~ , ' Johnsburgh A*itE. eotb, 1877 . 7 THE CREAM of all BOOKS of ADVENTURE. Pioneer H l.oi Daring Deeds . AND ^roes f . The t !ii-i11 iti '-r adventures of all the hero ex­ plorers and frontier lighters with Indians, and wild beasts, over the whole countrv, from the earliest times to the pres­ ent drives and famous exploits of Desoto, l,aville Mtindish, Uotfne. Kenton, Hrady, Crockett, ' |{< wie. Houston, ("arson, Custer, California .l->c, H rild liiil. Bllftilo Kill, (ieiier- iiis illiles an i Ciook, ureal ' Indian Chiefs and ,re* of oll..rs GOUGEOUSI.-V II.LUS- TK VTKH will Yi" line engra-vtiiifa to the life. A< i K \ l's WAV I fix l.ow prieed and beats "n> BOOK OO. ST. I<9V.M, Mo." GROCERIES! CROCERIES! M. Engeln, Having removed his store to Colby's Brick Block is no-,v prepared to offer to the buying public a full line of CHOICE FANILY GROCERIES^ Canned GJ oods. CIGAR, TOBACCO, PIPES, &c., &c. My Ooodsiweall fresh and will be sold at the lowest living prices. I also keep a full slock of Gun Material aishing Tackle, Minnow Seins, Hammocks, and in fact everything pertaining to Fishing ;uid Hunting, can be found at my store at reasonable Prices. Violins, Aeordcons, Picalas, Flutes, Violin Strii*gs, 4n«t all other extras for Violilis. My stocks of flNAVABE is complett.- Call and examiue it. I guarantee Prices that defy all competition. ' M . ENGELN CHEAP! on long credit #nd leasjr terms, in a mild climajf, tree from heavy knows, bllght- ing frosts, and e*- MILLIONS OF RCBES | for sale In the GOLDEN BELT of Kansas, by the LANDS mm PACIFIC RAILWAY, of uh rich Ultl it* the son ever hliond oa, with guiKl'iuiiili' is east and west. For fietcripHre and Illustrated Hookj with Maps, Sent Fre^)\Addre»f 1AND COMMiSSIONERAKansas D!vl<Uci KANSAS CITY^iSSOUBL Now Yi Me It! A NEW Shop, ON THE WEST SIDE. Have brought a fine stock ot Wa<?on material to town, and are pre pa re'to do all kinds o Repairing on short notice, anti Jwill PUT UP NEW.WORK In the best of style. W&m TANKS MADE TO ^ ORDER. riall and see ns. Shq£>, rear ot Carpenter's Blacksmith Shop, opposite the Parker House. TRIPP BROS. McHenrj.'111., April 13, 1882. AGENTS WASTED, And I HOMES Home Life. now to attain Good Health, Long Life and Happv Homes. How to prevent disease. How.'when, and what to eat. Clothing Ac cidents Care of the sick. Marriage--its pur. nose duties and pleasures. Birth and care of chili 'iren--their physical, intellectual and moral training and government. Social and business lite. The laws of health. Signs an«. treatment of disease. uepresents the life work experience aud observations of an em- inent' ldi vsician, and contains important ir formation that Fathers, Mothers. Husbands, Wive* Yming Men and l.adies, Boys and tiirl* ought to know. Nothing iike it ever utibliahed. Sells at sight,. Send for Circulars and term*. l'« ^- ZIEGIEB A Co.. * 113 Adauis St., Chicago, I1L lie had himself photographed. MILITARY JUSTICE. WASHINGTON, I). C., Oct. The report of Juilge-Advocate-Gcneral Swnim is chiefly devoted to a discus­ sion of measures designed t6 give greater efficiency to the administration of military justice. The work of the bureau is constantly increasing, "i'he number of trials of enlisted men alone by inferior courts, without including the posts in Arizona, from which no report has been received, was 8.796. This Is over one-third of the enlisted force. As no appeal or writ of errors exists, and the Judge A(lv9cate General is expected to correct ark Irregularities in the proceedings. It isVecomme'hded that his duties, powers, albd authority over these tribunals be more clearly defined by law. The subject of deser­ tion receives lengthy consideration. Its frequency shows it to be a most Im­ portant and serious question. Gen. Swaim argues that thtre must be grave defects In army management to ac­ count for the existing facts. He calls attention to the fact that the great corporations are able to command and rctaian men for most laborious work, and that there ought to be no difficulty in the Government making Its soldiers satisfied. He thinks the inadequacy of pay is one cause of desertion, as well as disappointment at. the real nature of the service required. . He thinks that there should be a kind of longevity pay for enlisted men, which should make their pay $25 or 930 a month at the end of five years' service. He thinks It would be fajr for recruits to have a probationary term. This is the; class that furnishes the greatest proportion of deserters.. They often find the ser­ vice far different rrom what they had pictured it. and take the first chance of abandoning it. He suggests that tli# recruit, when the transfer from the re. criiiting-station to his post has taken place, should have the right to leave,if he tfceu so elects,*npon paying the ex­ penses of his recruiting and transfer. There is also a recommendation that, to meet the varied cases, where a sol­ dier or hhs friends desjre to get him oui of the service, he should have the right, under certain restrictions, to byy Iiia di«ctiar£« by paying euwugli lufuuik* tlon In time of peace Is mnch too severe. The report one that will attract the attention of the army, and of those re­ sponsible for military legislation. v^-." " • LKR A§ A H«;MO|tTST. ; "General Lee as a humorist." unnnri* queer, and yet the great confederate captain wa* not without the facility t» produce, and appreciate tine choicest wit and humor. The truth is, all great men, from Shakespeare upward or downward, are many-sided. The story of Lee's life is in the main a history or "sieges, battles, and hairbreadth es­ capes." but there was many a green and sheltered nook where lie enjoyed the amenities and even the gayetles of life. Hera Is an Incident Illustrative of this point. It was furnished by a con­ federate officer and w'U at least help to beguile the tedium of a summer day: While on the campaign of Maryland In the fall of 1863 a young officer of the Afmy of Northern Virginta was placed In command of the rear-guard of Long- street's division. There was nothing that occurred during this march into Maryland deserving of special mention. A HJ|NOHT GUARD. After the sanguinary battle of Sharp;* burg this Identical officer was In the town of Sharpsburg with more prison­ ers of war than he felt it prudent to keep that exposed position. , He ordered, therefore, a lieutenant of his command to transfer them to the oppo­ site hank of the Potomac and remain there until became himself. ,pn the afternoon of the last day that the con­ federate army remained at Sharpsburg the lieutenant returned and reported to Ills commanding officer that the guard and prisoners were in a well-nigh starving condition. an9 must have Im­ mediate relief. Our*y<H'»g officer re- not procure rations for them." He mounted his horse and just ns he was Iturtltig General Evans, of SoiiiiiXJaTb- 1 ina, passed by. He saluted him and said: "General, where could I get some rations?" telling him that he wanted them foi^he provost guard tiud prison­ ers, "Go." answered General Evans, "to General Longstreet, as you are un­ der his orders." He accordingly went to General Longstreet's headquarters, who directed him to Genervl Lee. A TALK WITH THE GENERAL. After riding a few minutes he found Gen. Lee in the midst of a pine thicket sitting quietly on a rock on the left of his lines. Near by General Chilton, his chief of stafi, was seated, engaged In writing. "General Lee, I believe f" said the officer. "Yes,"said the General; "what can 1 do for you?" "Well, sir^in an embarrassed man­ ner, "I am seift by General Longstreet for an order for rations." . '"Whom do you want tliem for?" "I am Provost Marshal ot Gen. Long' street and very much need the rations for the gi"uid and prisoners of war-- for," addetfne, "I have bad no rations for a week." "WhatT said the General, "no ra­ tions for a week? 'lhat, sir, is a re­ markable statement. I have had notl* ing to eat since this morning and am very hungry now." GKMKKAL LKE'8 DEDUCTION. >Pld I understand you to say that you had been without rations for your guard and prisoners for a week?" "Yes, sir," was the prompt response. "That," said General Lee, "is the most extraordinary thing I ever heard,"» and with a significant side glance at his chief of stafl. he continued:"if you will go and impart your plan of sub­ sisting troops without rations to Col. Cohf, commissary of the army, you will greatly oblige ine and serve the con­ federacy. 1 think, with such a plan, I could end the war in three months." The young man blushe.l to his ear tips, again bowed and withdrew, not feeling quite as important as when he fitst accosted the veteran cominander- I n-chlel',--£ev. J. Scott in PhilaOilpbia Times. \ *Wf u •--r: . Bucklen' Arnica Salve. The best shlve in the world for Cnts. Bruises, Burns. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Conns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis­ faction or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For sale by Henry Col- "?• ' * ' A Vexed Clergyman. Even the patience »»f Job would be­ come exhausted were he a preacher and endeavoring to interest his audi­ ence wliil* they were keeping up an incessant couhging, making it iiupossi- bleCfor liiiii to be heard. Yet, how very easy can ail this be avoided by simply using Dr. King's New Discov­ ery lor Consumption. Cough* and Colds. Trial Bolllcb ^ilcu. utt.ay at ILUURY CVK>Y'H, " MYou shock toe," said the corn t farmer. The balloonist is the fellow for a biglt old time. >,»• Front gates bear fruit--palff.-iTwiy* , graph Leader. Boots--*teven»--«Ut . man's.--Burlington 1 nterpri*e. One half the world don't know how5 t ; the other half lies. We speak f™«» ] experience.- -Hvtchin Ege. * "i The prohibitory law is a terrlbhf 4 f, shock to Iowa drunkards. It quite takev I heir breaths away.--.Boston Pott. Beanty and bash fulness are often nnited. Yet the prettiest mairfen U admired for her cheeks--Newt Litter* TIMJ tifne wasted by men In feeling : 1 In the wrong pocket would ptake the next generation ricti, If tbey bad It.-- ;>•; Detroit Free Frees. \ ̂ Her lover wa* a chfmiier sweep. named Will. She called him Will o' the'.]£;. 9r\sp.--Jacaem Mgscotte. Of conr»e this was when she whispered yea to lila soot, , Telegraph blue" U a new color. It is the shade of a man's face when be gels a dispatch from his broker aifciiiff;'". for more margin.--.Boston CfcmmercM< Bulletin. I aui in favor of free trade.** wern£g the swelling words of a seedy-looking fellow. It was the unanimous opinion 3 of those who heard him that instead of|f|p: free trade he meant free lunclt.-2fc*fo«t Transcript, ' - "1 den't see what a man waats ta na j>^;-"! abed in the morning for," remarket ' 1 Lawyer Suitem. "Ol course not," said- Fogg. "It would be no recreation for .'.-I Be business is ta lie nil day.*--- l- Boston Transcript. •'•££ uHold up your hands,*' yelled the " ̂ Western outlaw as he boarded a palace car and showed his pistols. "Are you a road agent ?" asked a frightened pas senger. "Yea." "Thank heaven! I feared you *were another porter."--- Philadelphia News. The editor of the Key West Demo­ crat is said to be only forty Indies in high and weighs but thirty-five pounds. When the nan with a club comes In to interview wthe chap who wrote that article;" the editor of the Democrat crawls into his paste-pot and pull*'---^ down the lid.--New York Comments 'jj Advertiser. . , Begi mental arderat •oluntoar aw* >J| tain--"Af>, Sergeant Joiiss^dldn'tT: sefid*^ you an order to be at headquarters on ~ ^ • >> ( * • A Uv l tlt « AAWtvAMu l _ and six men, for duty?" Sergeant-- "Yes, sir; but 1 think if there was a little more 'request* and a little lesa order.' it would be (ahem!) be tier!--- London Punch. Scrambled snakes' eggs are the new dish, and as yet there seeias to be no pa/ticular directions for preparing t lie in In the cook-book. We would suggest, however, that you go out into the country nntil you find a nest with eggs, and then, when the snake puts in Its appearance, it will come natural ta you to scramble some.--LoweU Citisen. A lad who had been bathing was la the act of dressing himself, when one . of his shoes rolled down the rock and disappeared in the water. In attempt* ing to rescue it he lost the other one also, whereupon, contemplating hie feet with a most melancholy expression he apostrophized: "Well, you're a nice pair or orphans, ain't you?"--firooAftpt Eagle. Georgia Hospitality. [/row the Detroit l-Ve* Ayml) As I arot beyond Rossville, In riding out to the battle-field of Chickamauga. it began to rein, and the way the thun­ der roared and the lightning flashed and the flood-gates opened was appall­ ing. A farmer just over the Georgia line b«ckoned me out of the wet. an# there 1 stuck from one o'clock until dark. It was a steady storm, without a break for a minute, and as there were no signs of its clearing up before mid­ night the man said I had better slay all night. It looked that way to me, too. but it was a log house with only one room, and only two beds for the twelve of us. There were six etiiirireu, souio half grown, the farmer and his wife, xu old woman, a son-In-law and a young- woman and myself. It looked as If* some of us would have to stand up to. sleep, and along abont nine o'clock 1 began to get nervoue. Perhaps tha> man noticed it, for sooaalter that hoar he said: "Stranger, we'll step out and look at the weather." , We went to the barn,and after a look: at the horse returned and found all the women in one bed and the light out. "Shake oil* and jump into t otb^r- bed." whispered the maraud 1 follow­ ed directions. 1 was no sooner in tfiaifc he followed. Then came the jonngr man, then the old oue. and then three boys lay across our feet, the upper one resting across my knees It was inw possible to move or turn, bnt in ten minutes all were snoring away as if U, was their natural way of going to bed. I heard the »dd clock strike ll.l*,l,aii<l| 2, aud was flualiy dozing ofl wiien seni* one opened ihe door, walked in, awtr be»an to undress. The noise aroused, the farmer, who carefully «aUad a«t& -Who's that J" "Me r "Who's me?* "Jim Baker* ,;i "Oh. Jim, ekl Want la May all night 1?" -1 reckon.** -Well, strip o« aa« pUe ta between* the fust two on the liont--there's ouljr four of us lying leu'thw ise T ^ Jiiu piled tu without another wor«r belhg said, and was soon asleep, and a*. 1 was sliding sileullv out to HiiiMi the night on the floor, the farmer sleepily mieried: •• l'h»t yon. Tom. Pull of your bote* and ail iu be w--low of xwout lalfe ••iil