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"Fledged but to Truth, to Liberty and Law; No Favors Win us and no Fear.8hallAwe." VOL. 10. M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, 1884. NO. 9. «nj flaMetlen, PU'IIMIIU'I '.v**y Wednesday by j. VA> SLYKE, Kairai i\n PUB Lisa Kit. , lee in Bishop's Blockp 4-OPPOSIIB PlittltV & OWEN'S.-- 'U: ' TKRM9 OP SlTBSCJltlPTIO*. Irte f>ar {In 1...^........ I), If Not Paid within Three Months . . . Sniiscrii>li<>ns receive! for throe or nontlis in the same proportion. ..#1.50 .". 2.O0 six Business cards. MAKT <i. IJARBIAX. HAIR .WORKKU. AH ku..u of - uair work "lone in tirst class style and at reasonable pvi , ies. Rooms st lT^iileni'e, north- cast corner of Public Square, Mcllenry, III. !S 00 Jnno "soo to no ;ooo 100 00 :', Kates of Advertising, j ivy. - w«» announce liberal rates for advertising |K . ' in the Pt,AiNiiKAr,ER, and en-lea vor to state (\ them soplainlv that thev will be readily iin- If • ; ierstood. They are as.follows: • • 1 Tncli one year ' - . fe; 1 2 Inches one vear . . . V , 3 InchCHone year . ' *- h (Miliumn one year . . . • Ssf'- '" ' * Column one "year- fv. Columji one year • ivC. • One incli means the measurement of one p- -< »c|i clown the column, single column width. Yearly advertisers, at the above rates, have L *tl»e privilege of'changing as often as they I* , iVioose, without extra charge. J. ' . , . Regular advertisers (meaninar those having 6;V Ftanding carls) will l>e entitled to insertion fe.j ,»f looal notices at the rate of 5 cents per line jft. ' ii. each week All others will be charged 10 ^ cents per '.ine the ll 'st week, and 5 cents per i f f - line for each subsequent week. 'l Transient advertisements will 'be ctiargeU the rate of lf» cents pe line, (nonpareil |» „ type, same as this is set, in) the first issue, and f; J centsjjer liinj for su bse<| uent issues Tlr-s, in inch advertisement will cost $1.00 for one week, if 1.50 for two weeks, #2.00 toe three *'*" ' , weeks, and so on. ^ The Pr,ATNr>F,Ai,KR will be liberal in giving . editorial notices, but, as a business rule, it will require a suitable fee from everybody V Reeking the use of its columns for pecuniary gain. •4'; . BUSINESS CARDS. II T. BROWN, M. D. PHVS1CIAX ANTl> SURGKOX. Office over tiie Post Office, opposite Perry &;Martin's >t'«i«• Up stairs, Mcllenry, J. H. SOOTIIILL, M. D. PHYSICIAX AND SlTltiiEOX. Office oppo­site Post Ofllce, Ifingwood, III. ^ , C. II. FEGERS, M, D- S> |>HV5ICi.\X AXI> StTRGEOX, Mcllenrv, I iI Ills. Office at Ke.idence, on the Corner, j |»po8ite llli«ke'8 Furniture Store. ̂111 " " O. J. HOWARD, M. D. C|>HYSICIAN AND StrilGEOS. Officc at ' I my residence, opposite M. K. Ohurch, Mclicnry. 111. ; -•*. RAKBIAN BROS. DIG AR Manufacturers, Mcllenry, 111. Or­ders solicited. Shop, In Old Mcllenry, ,n Keiter Block, two doors west of Pi-AIN- IKAI-KK Oilit 'C, l l U X U U 1 1 U I U 1 , • WASHINGTON, D. C : The popular palace lfotel of the National Capital. Conveniently located and accessible to all the street car lines of the city. Open alt the year. O. G. STAPLES, PROrmiETOR. Lateof the Thousand Island House. $ MARCUS' GERMAN E % Manufactured by . F. MARCUS, -DEALER IN- PURE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Woodstock III. The best Tonic in the wor»«l. lip in pint and tiuart Bottles. F. MARCUS, Patentee. DEALEUS IN Sardvu», Stores, Tiawars. w~- ' '• -i i & lumber Shingles, Lath, Fence Posts Coal etc III abort, we keep everything irf the above mentioned lines, which we are offe ing to the buy­ ing public as cheap as any ether house iu this section., Oall and See lis. JOBBING & REPAIRING, \ ^PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. •::: HE M & PETEI4 Aljfiuiqtiin, Feb. 18,1884. DON'T YOU FORGET IT! > .. . •• • "--OK-- W ooils«»( ot;k, - - Illinois. Backed by Millions Of money offer you INDEMNITY against damage by Fire* Lightning, winH Storms, CYCLONES AND TORNADOES. Drop me a postal card and I will visit you; call on me and I will write you a policy, and w.ien either or any ofthe.se d<j struct ire inents devastates your property, happy will you be if you hold one <>f my policies, "for I will sureiv visit you, and minister unto you. twiU notformke you. ASA W. SMITH, •J » Qen'l InsuranceAgi, ' JKSSE A. BALDWInP ' 4 TTORNEV AT LAW. l,;iw Inuineos in hv«rv liurt of int* Stnto roceivep proTnut intention. Room 24, i»9 Waslungtoa si» Chi- mgn, III. " ; ^ DR. C. E. WILLIAMS. D^TIST. Resilience Dtin.lee. Will he at McHenrv. at Parker Houeo, the 10th ilth S5th and i f i t .h o f each month. ^y^len dates occur Saturday or Sundav I nia % n '-v v isits on i he following Momiav, aivl the first day of such visit occurs on Friday, I will stay ;butone dav. JOHN KLEIFUESV HOUSE Painter, Grainer, palcimm^r and Paper H-inlle.si lftnce one Block West <if Riverside House. Work attended to prom ply arid on reasonable terms. JOlIX WIEDEMANN, HARNESS MAKER, RINGW00D, ILLINOIS. On ib.and at al l tiim1-# lo make on short notice Mnffle or Double Harness,of the best material an<1 warrant satisfaction. • JiEPAlJiINH iirornptlv attendcd to. Shop next door to the Cheese factory. fA'l RON AQE SOLICITED. John Wiedemann. Attention Horsemen! I would call the attention of the public to my £jta'>le of Stock Horses, four in number: two Morgans, one 3-4 Perchcroii, and one Imported Horsn. They are all good representatives of their breed. Also a few Merino Sheep for sale. The public arc cordiu lly invited to call and examine stock, get prices, etc. No busiuess done on Sunday. N. S. COLBY. l«7 tf McUKN'HY, W^L. ASA W. SMITH, - A TTORXEV AT LAW. and Solicitor in l\ tHiancery.--Womlstock, I'll. S. F. BKNXETT.iM. D. lltSlCI.VX AND SURGEON. Also United States Examining Surgeon. Richmond, Illinois. A. S. CIIILDS, M - P., HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SITR. GEOX, West Mcllenry, 111. (Jails promptly attended to, day or nisht. • i DR. C. R. WELLS. S PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, WAUVONDA, Lakt-Oo.I III. All calls pminptlyattend­ ed, day or nijkfht. Office oil Main St.I east of Barker's harness shop. A. M. CHURCH, Watclimaker a »<1 Jow eer NO. 3ft Fit TH AVE., Ohicajfo, Til. Special attention stven to repalnng Fine watch. cs and Chronometer*.- WA Full Assortment of Goods iti his line AT THE OLD STAND, JACOB UONSLETT, ^ALOOX AND RK^TMIRANT. at the Old J stand, opposite Rishop's mill, McRonry, 111. The choicest Wines, Liquors and Cigars lo he found in the county. Warm or coltl meals on short notice on application. "iQWt)D STABLING FOR IIORS^.' J. PEKOVSKY, CIGAK MANUFACTURER, Wholesale and Retail Dealer. HANDLES nore but his own make,and will compare his Brands with the best inHd<5 in the State. Store and Manufactory next door to 'ho Post Ofllce, Mcllenry, III. BREEDER OF FOWI.S RICHMOND, Jtili. (FTR8T PltEMICM KT MCHhKllV COtrNT* #MK.) My fowls are of the celebrated DUKE OF YORK strain, remarkable for their great size and laying qualities. I can show a trio of last season's chicks weighing :ll pounds. Eggs, per setting of thirteen. #1.5'), delivered' to purchaser in Richmond, Shipped, securely packed, $2.U0. ,i,';j kobvitro. iie.\ HEADQUARTERS --rha---v TRUCKS All ' all kin.Is of Vehicles, rit J. W GRIMOLBY'S Rin^wood, 111. I will not be undersold, u aterial wild VVorkiiianship considered* General Blacksmithing, And Kepairin*? of aU Kinds, in both Wood and Iron. Virstclass workmen employed and Satisfaclion Guaranteed. J. W.CR1MOLBY. Ringwood, March lltn, 1881. TIIE CHICAGO Haring recently fitted up our snop near the tnid^e, we are ^^^HKnnH' prepared to iurnish our ^^^^HHlFi'uslouiers With Hp Fresh and Salt Meats, *H( OF AI.L KIND-', Sausage, Smoked Meats, &c., -AT THE- " Lowest Living Prices. We buv none but the best of Meats, and flatter ourselves that we can offer our ens- toniers meats in better shape than any other sl 'o]i in this section. Thankful lor past favors we solicit aeon- tinuan^e of the same, and we will guarantee to satisfy yan both in quality and pricc. A M F R E T T . Mcllenry, 111., March 17th, 1S81. ' PUMP REPAIRING, ' CEMENTING, ETC. The undersigned is prepared to do all jobs in thu liu« of Digging Wells, Re jiiiring Puuipi, Cementing Wells, or will put in New Pumps On short notice and warrant satisfaction. In short will do all work in this line.. Can furnish you a new Pump, either woo I or iron, warranted, as cheap as any otherman. tiood references furnished if desired. \f you want a Well Dug, a Pump Repaired or a new Pump, give ine a call. 0"0rders bv in^il promptly to. Post Oflicc, JohnslMirgh, 111. =i, Johnsburgh, L. BAftiTUS. , 111., May i rHh, t»SL Culver House, RICHMOND. ILL. C. K. <3fcLVEH, - - PROPKIETOR. HAVIV j recently purchased the above Hons#, I have put it in thorough repair, with new fitmiture 'throughout, and would respectfully invite the patronage of the Irav. ellng public and others. The tables will al­ ways be provided with the best tlmt can be procured, and polite and attentive waiters will be in readinets at all limes to attend to the wants of guests. No pains will be spared to make tins a First Class House. Large and commodious barns on the premises. Free Omnibus to and from all trains. Sample Rooms on firs', floor. A, SALOON and RESTAURANT Buck's Old Stand, NieHENRY, ILLINOIS* Fine Kentucky Liquors, JFrench, Bitters.,,, McHenry Lager Beer, 12. Best's Milwaukee Beet By the Bottle or Case. We buy none but the best antf sell at Reasonable Priceg, Call and see mc and l will use you well. AXTONr ENGELN. Mcllenry, 111., 1884. ' ;5jJ HE. Win llTM AN, Proprietor. First . class rigs, with or without drivers furnished at reasonable rates. Teaming ot all kinds done on. short notice. WEST' MeHEHBY. Iiivite the attention of the buying public toan entirely new stock of DBY CIOODS, I0TI0B8, CLOTHING, GK OCERIES, Boots, Shoes Hats' Caps, and Glassware* / Trunks, Hand Ba^s and Valises, C. II. .Fatgo's celebrated Boots and Shoes, etc. All grades Chick's Favorite Flour in stock. Every sack wai ranted. The highest price paid for produce, All goods sold at one price and marked in plain figures. Thank­ ing our patrons for past favors and hoping -for a continuance of the same, we shall strive to pleas,^ all who may give us a call, both in quality and price of goods. BONSLETf, A STOFFEL West"Mcllenry, III., March 24,1881. C * ' . .. __ » , " MX, Piano Minneapolis £ li Owen & Soil's. Self Binder, at Keep "The Rascals Out." Every lover of his country Is Inter­ ested hi tlie economic administration of all national affairs. No true Ameri­ can citizen desires to waste the resour­ ces of the nation. The financial history of both parties U an open book, so that any oi.e can tfkaniine lor himself. Please notice the;Io$gps in the depart niont of custom's, under the difiereut administrations named, on every 91,000 received and disbursed, as fallows: Under Martin VariRtiren *1171 ruder James K. I 'olk 4 08 UiHler James U\H'hanan 1 381 Under Abraham Lin;nln47« Under Andrew Johnson 67 l. nder Ulysses S. Or&ut . ' iV;";-?;*:. 44 1 he Democrats called Grant's nd- ministration cpnupt. Compare it. with VanBiiren's, and Jfou find a dlHerence in favor of Grant of $11.47. We row come down to the administration of Hayes, and discover that the losses were but 3 cents on every $10,000. and •when we reach that of Chester A. Ar­ thur, tht 'y are only,18 cents on cverv 8100,000. This is not only good, but the best of all. > Lot us look-also the ratio of losses to disbursements for war, navy* pi®* sions and Indian purposes: Utfder Buchanan, tli« loaset On #1,000 amounted to ; 9913 Under I.ineoln. to.... | 79 Under Grant, t« ...'..ilk.. .. m Under Ha yes, to *„ 005 Under Arthur, to . v . C07 From the above |i)qtomary the most prejudiced mind wlfj perceive that the government is economically adminis­ tered, and we confess that we can see no reason lor a change in the manage*- ment of the general government. In the department of customs, the losses are reduced fr<itn $11,71 on 81,000 under VanBuren, and $3.S1 under Ruchanan. to 1 mill and 8 tenths under Arthur. In the pension, war, navy and Indian departments ive find the losses reduced from SO.^on $1,000 under Buchanan, to 7 mills Under Arthur, and only 5 mill under Hayes. If the people desife the government to be -economicalljli conducted, keep *'the rascals out." j When Abraham Lincoln came to H,e PresidenMal chair, li* found tjie bottom of the United Statfs Treasury com­ pletely knocked out national bonds al 12 per cent, discount liad but few buyers. The United States bonds to­ day, with an euoi 111041s war debt on the country, are above plr., Great credit is due ihe liepubliciuu party for this £rat 8uau«l«l 2tw-4*y *e ttra. confronted by the same old Demccratic party, hungry for the spoils.of officc, shouting reform. It is enough to make nil creation laugh at the farce, es­ pecially when we understand that the Democratic party never administered the Government for less than 03.56 loss on $1,000. j Let us keep "the rascals ojSfeJL A Labor Heformer out for Blaine. Mr. George Gimton, of Fall River, Mass., of the National Ten Hour League, who has been prominently identified with 'movements for better­ ing the condition of labor, has adross- ed an open letter to General Butle\ in reply to the latter's letter of ac­ ceptance. The ev'ls to be corrected arise from industrial anil not from political causes. Tlie only real i*sue, for the true Ptates- inunsliip of labor to present, and tor the workingmen to consider to-day. is how to improve their material con­ dition, or, in other words, to dhcuss and adopt such measures as shall naturally and permanently reduce idleness and increase the "wages of labor. No new party of whatever name, and 110 leadership of whatever pretension, whose principals and measures do not promote this end is entitled to the consideration and much less to the support of the wage workers of America. What general principle or definite measure does your platform contain that would promote this end? Not one! In fact, not a sound economic idea or H practical labor proposition is suggested in j'our whole stx-column appeal. The political situation, so far as labor Is concerned, remains wholly un­ changed by your candidature, and the real issue of this campaign is still con­ fined to the two great political parties represented by Grover Cleveland and .lames G. Blaine. Between these two men the wage-workers can have no difficulty in deciding. Cleveland Is a Democrat of very ordinary capacity, and entertains the most contracted and superficial views upon all great public questions. And, true to the traditions of the party he represents, he is an enemy to all labor legislation, which has beeu amply shown by his bitter hostility to labor measures. His vetoes, which were devoid alike of hitman sympathy and sound public pol­ icy. wen? a direct challenge to the very principle upon whieh humane and true economic legislation is based. Mr. Blaine is a Republican of re­ markable ability and strength of character. While he has not made a special study of the labor question, and made no pretensions of being a labor representative, he has never been found opposing labor measures, and he is a pronounced friend of short-hour legislation. The proposition of Con­ gressman Davis, of this district, for a constitutional anendment empower­ ing Congress to make a uniform reduc­ tion iu the hours of labor throughout tlie country--the soundest and most comprehensive labor measure ever proposed--would not only meet with his approval, but it would receive his hearty support. With these facts before us, it be­ comes the clearest duty of all true friends of labor legislation to secure not only Cleveland's defeat, but also to fittingly resent fhe shallow pre­ tensions of your candidacy by voting for James G. Blaine. They do not Cor e to Pro mot# Hlin. From the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser. Whatever eflort Grover Cleveland's "independent" friends may mako to lortify his position with a manifesto of iheir personal confidence iu the In- tegrily and purity of his private char­ acter, there are some facts which they cannot deny. Ho has been a resident of Buffalo for the greater part of hie life. He has grown up with this re* markabiy prosperous city. He has seen it take a start iu fresh vigor and enter­ prise. He has seen its population al­ most doubled within the past twenty years. He has seen its vast and widely- extended commercial resources de­ veloped to ah extent far beyond tlie predictions of the most sanguine a quarter of a century ago. With indus­ trial growth anil commercial enterprise the city has made steady, satisfactory progress in public education, culture, the arts ,*»nd sciences, and social im­ provement. During all these years Cleveland has seen the national Gov­ ernment pass through the most event­ ful period of its existence. He has lived in a time that tried men's souls; that lias quickened young, patriotic blood, and brought what was sound, true and earnest in American citizen­ ship to the front. A long, devastating civil war; a severe, almost equally perilous struggle for "reconstruction;" the establishment of a national bank­ ing system; the maintenance of public credit; tlie protection of American in­ dustry against tlie competition of European pauper labor; the reform of the civil service--on all these trying Issues the American people have been impelled to assert their manhood, their courage, their devotion to principle. Where has Grover Cleveland stood? What has ite been? As a citizen, up to the time he was elected mayor, the man was almost a nonentity. There is not an institution devoted to the city's progress in industrial development, in material resources. In literature, art* public morality, with which Grover Cleveland has been even remotely identified, or to which he ever gave the slightest encouragement. Selfish and self-engrossed, lie has devoted himself to his private business without the faintest demonstration of public spirit. Prior to the time when a pe­ culiar condition of things suggested him as an available candidate for uiay tioned with the fifty leading men in Bufliilo. As for social position, what­ ever differences of opinions may exist as to tlie depraved character of Cleve­ land's associates, no one will claim that he had ever been seen a dozen limes in respectable parlors in the city of Buf­ falo. or that he endured the society of refined, cultivated women if he could avoid it. As for Cleveland's opinions upon great national issues, as for his views upon questions that will put pat­ riotism and statesmanship to tlie test --If he has any, they have been just those that any man might have who "takes the Democratic ticket straight every time." It has made 110 difference with him who the Democrats might nominate, or upon what platform the candidates were presented. You could count 011 him to vote with the ' 'boys" every time. Little importance has bn^n attached to his private political utteran'ces; aifd there has not been a publitt utierance of his on national issues worth recording. And this has been the social and political training of the man now presented by the Dem­ ocratic party for election to the high­ est office within the gift of the people of the United States! In the excite­ ment of the moment, the Republicans of Buffalo deserted their own candi­ date to make Cleveland mayor. Iu the heat of factional animosity, under an erroneous idea that it would do the party good to subject it to.the process of self-chastisement, and deluded by the plea that Cleveland was the special prophet and champion of "independ­ ence" and ' 'reform," the Republicans of New York elected him Governor. They have had time to know him bet­ ter; they have had an opportunity for more political reflection. Now that they are called upon to make this man the Nation's chief magistrate, they do uot propose to have a hand In such nor sense. Here in Buffalo, Cleveland is best known, and lie is known to be what we have described him. Hence it is that in the very city where he was elected mayor, there is not one Republican of any prominence who has declared an intention to vote forhlin for President. Nine-tenths of the "in­ dependents'* are actively at work for Blaine and Logan. And in Western New York, which did so much to help his "boom" for Governor, not a leading Republican is 011 Cleveland's side--net one. WASHINGTON LKTTKR From Our Regular Correspondent. WASHIKOTOM, Septemer 13th, 1S34 Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler has at last called a»lialt upon the fusion business. He is afraid of giving Cleve­ land a majority of the electoral college if the fusion with Democrats goes much further. Butler's ambitious scheme is to split up the electoral vote so as tn deprive either Blaine or Cleveland of a maiorlty.in which event lie has hopes that he might make some sort of trade that would put him on vantage ground. I met a prominent Butler man the other day and he told me that the chief object of the general's trip west was to look into the qnestion of fusion. "The leaders of his party," my informant said, ' 'frankly offered to obey his or­ ders in the matter. He told them to wait awhile; that if fusion with Demo­ crats rhould become desirable it could be 'effected within the next several weeks without losing anything." It Is plain that Butler does not want to help cither Blaine or Cleveland. He is try­ ing to beat them both, and for that purpose Is endeavoring to hold his Falstafflan forces in hand. Apropos of the talk of late to the effect.that Butler is failing physically, and that there is no doubt that he be­ gins to experience the weakness of age the following from a gentleman who visited him when became to Washing- toh several months ago, but a few days after the adjournment of the National Democratic Convention, may be of interest. The visitor was Invited to enter the general's private office, and was very pleasantly received. Gen. Butler sat In an easy cushioned chair, fixed on springs, so that the [occupant could maintain either a half-reclining position or sit upright at a desk, in the first part of the conversation he was leaning back In the chair to the full extent of the backward action of the springs. A messenger entered with a receipt for coal or something else that required his signature, and It was with apparent eflort and discomfort that he took an upright position. He began by putting botli hands behind him in the arms of the chair for support, as if suffering with a weak spine. Little by little, and with grunts that evinced pain,indeed, they may be called groans, lie swung himself forward. His move­ ment was like a man suffering with or Ait u»me wouidaeMCftve *«»*• JheumaiUm, juid.U We wish everybody to call for a "Nimble Nickle," the second .we«k of each month free, at Bonslett & Staf­ fers. l@rAn exchange says that Jeff Davis think? it a shame that the U. S. •. does not pension the C. S. A. soldiers. And Mexico thinks it a like outrage that the| United States government does not pension the Mexicans who tried to wax daylights out of old Zach Taylor and General Scott. Too bad. But Jeff isconslddrate; lie wouldn't get much of a pension himself if his sug­ gestions were carried out. The Western Washer, the best labor-saving Machine ever invented Can be had «n trial and returned ifno satisfactory. T3itt^tul aee oiie, SI M Engleii's. every efiort caused him pain. Senator Logan has rented for one ysar ffepi next November the greater portion of the handsome house of Mrs, Case, 011 Iowa Circle. The Logans have boarded for fifteen years since tiiey left their house on Capitol Hill. But they are weary of boarding, especially of its vexatious publicity, and want to have a home of their own again. During tlie^ winter season they are often so over­ run with callers that tKey scarcely have a moment's privacy from breakfast to bed-time. The house which they are 10 occupy was formerly occupied by Mr. Yung Wing who was then Secre­ tary .of the Chinese Legation here. The house is furnished in excellent taste, and I am informed that Mr. Yung Wing paid $300 a month for it. The deaths of the week, those of Secretary Folger and Senator Anthony were received with much regret in Washington. The death of the latter did not surprise his large circle or friends and acquaintances in Washing­ ton, as it has been evident for a year or two past that his health was rapidly failing, and that his demise might be looked for at any time. Hid amiable traits of character made him popular among his colleagues and in society at large. ^Ie was a welcome guest at all social gatherings and enjoyed such meeting greatly. As 16 usual in such cases, the expres? sions of grief at the death of Secretary Folger were mingled with speculations as to who would succeed him as head of the Treasury department. It seems to be the general opinion among the knowing ones.that tlie President will fill the vacancy by promotion. If, how­ ever, the office is offered to an outsider the gossipers as yet mention only the name of Mr. Richard Crowley, of New York. He Was Recognised. John Baglow, a well-known charac­ ter of Morehead County, was a mem­ ber of the Arkansaw Legislature in 1879. Baglow had promised lib people that if elected he would create a re­ form iu tlie State government, but after he entered upon the discharge of his duties as a legislator, being a ve/y small man, he experienced great trouble in gaining the recognition of tlie Speaker. i s : "Mr. Speaker!'* he esnlalmed day during a debate. ^ '•Gentleman from White Couatyiutt the floor." i Bajlow sat down and muttered: "It don't appear like Morehead County'* got any sayso in this house." Severiil hours afterwards lie again arose. 1 "Mr. Speaker!"' .... ™ "Gentleman front Putaskl Oonnty has the floor." , . ; . j;. Baglow sat down and remained quiet during the uay. The next morn, ing. just as soon as tlte Journal lutfl> been read, he arose. . ,, ,£ "Mr. Sperker!" t *. r, 1 'Gentleman frcfilf Jefferson ^>nnty has the floor." * Baglow sat dbwii slid quletTy cursed the State of Arkansaw. He had des- parcd of ever gaining recognition* when a new mode of application sug­ gested ifself. He resolved to try again. This time he did not call the at ten- tion of the presiding gentleman and remained silent until he should be recognized, but, springing to fa3£ he exclaimed: Mr. Speaker, I move that we ad­ journ and take a drink." '"The gentleman fron Moreliead County has the floor," The house adjourned with'enthusi­ asm. and after that, when Baglow arose, a profound hush settled upon the House, while every ear strained itself to catch the welcome words: "I move that we adjourn and take a . ^ drink."--^r/jansaw Traveler. 'j £ ^ She t .iked lieatUni. l- ^ Oh, I do not much like this book,, 1 v said a lady,* putting aside, with a weariness tliat could not be concealed, a work from the pen of a realistic, novelistic. "Everything is so natural, Why. it speaks of the heroine Stopping on the stairway aud tying her shoe." ' Very thrilling,*' replied her lius- is uot so thrilling. That's what 1 call r* : tST"A 'Washington correspondent says: "The situation In k*old"Virginia is a Iktle^iixed. There seems to be no doubt that if harmony can be secured in the Republican ranks, we can carry th? State, as a majority of the people are opposed to Bourbon rule, their number I* being constantly augmented; but the fear is that strife between the differant elements of the party over the minor offices may de­ feat the national ticket. I talked with three prominent "fuuder" Democrats in differant parts of tlie State, on the debt question, and each one toUl me that he was opposed to tlie r.* adjust­ ment of the debt on the Riddleberger plan Tor the reason that it would put Virginia in a position where she would be bound to pay two-thirds of the en­ tire amount owing. What he wanted was to pretend to assume to pay all and get the State liito a position where It would appear that she couldn't pay any and was bankrupt, arid then rep­ udiate the entire debt. So that while these fellows have been posing as honest debt-payers and crying out. "repudiation*' against Mahone, they develop as the veriest hypocriu and repudlators themselves." "Oh, no, dear. it but it is so real. flue art." "It was no doubt necessary for the young lady to stop and tie her shoe, but I don't know that wae art. Any one, of even slight digital edueatiou, can tie a shoe." "Oh, you don't understand. The mere act of tying a shoe implies no art, but tlie fact that tlie novelist should have spoken or anything so natural, is art." "Then, in your opinion, high art u-ust be etsily attained. 1 am think­ ing of writing a piece of high f*rt. I feci the inspiration. Give me pen and paper." Turning to a table, he busied hint- self writing, and then, calling hia wife, said: ^ "Here is a chapter from my forth- coining book: 'The calf stood in the lot. A horsefly buzzed among the leaves of a Deacii tree. A grey-headed man, with a gouty limp, blew his nose and let down the back window. The calf switched his tail. A hawk flew, over aud a chicken squawled. The calf held up his head and said bah. A, dog jumped over the fence and 6au- tiouidy approached the calf. The calf snorted aud looked intently at the dog- The calf said bail, and tlie dog tucked his tail and jumped over the Now, my dear, is not this realistic! ; "It's disgust ing." ^ "It is dcrfectly natural. Take, for Instance, the old man blowing hH nose. HOT life like it is,quite as much so as tho picture of the young lady who tied her shoe. I make you tired, eh ? I see that you do not like realism." * 6$rSometi.ne since the board of - supervisors of Napa county, C*l„ of­ fered a bounty of five cents for every squiriel scalp surrendered to a duly constituted official recipient. But tlie squirrel-hunters were so active under the spur of this liberal bouus that, during the three months ending July 31st, the supervisors were unexpec­ tedly required to expend nearly #4,000 for the destroyed animals. A single man, in the brief space of eleven day*, took the top knots from the head of no fewer thai> 5.943 squirrels, receiving therefor $297.15. This was deemed too much of a drain upon the county treasury, and the supervisors repeal­ ed tlie squirrel-killing ordinance. j He ml ricks cannot get over the idea of his being a bigger man thau Cleveland. The Indiana poiticlan may v; not be anxious (or an election to tho vice-presidencr, but a moderate re- 1 gard for the feelings of Governor " Cleveland's most intimate frieniU should have debarred hi in frotu refer- $ ring to a certain incident in the life of £. the latter, as follows: "Whatever there may have beeu of the scaudal existing before, it is not just either to him or the people now to revive tt„n This is just what Hendricks ha* doao, either with the densest stuptdltjr or malice aforethought.--Bottom worn*' crpt.