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""sP' t '<• We announce liberal rates for advertising '•->„< ' IB the PLMifbEAXKK, and endeavor to state '••"'•*'< the* so plainly that they will be rendily an. * • (eratood. They arejss follows: ' \"* 1 Ineh one year - » .. . JJ® • ; J J ; t Inches one year . . • - • » 10*0 » _ *t Inches one year. • .,"• « • 2522 * If Oelwnn one year »•....-» * ®®2 MOelnmnone year- . s ^ i 6600 Oolnmn one year 10SS0 One Ineh means the meaiurement of one »,|f1 nch down the column, single column width. S • • i', Yearly advertisers, at the above rates, have * the prlVUege of changing as often as]they * shoose, without extra charge.! I Boguiar advertisers (meaning those haTlng " *- . cards) will be entitled to insertion ... of local settees at the rate of 6 cents per line *"*' > each week. All others will be charged 10 *• vSSJ|iM»U per !ine the Hist week, and S oents per fme Hsr each sahaequent week. Transient advertisements will be charged at the rate of N cents pe line, (nonpareil | type, same as this is set In) the first (ssue, and 'f eents per line for subsequent issues. This, 1<-S an Ineh advertisement will cost 91.00 for one ' 4., week, |L5Q for two weeks, $2.00 for three ^ weeks, and so on. The PiAlHDKAtMt will be liberal in giving editorial notices, but, as a business rule, it 'Wilt require a auitable fee from everybody ; eeeking the use of its columns for pecuniary 'V;'; «»*»• ',•< T-iW •Z - ; BUSINESS CARDS. <5^ H. T. BROWN. M. D. PHT81CIAN AND SURGEON. Offlce over the Post Office, opposite Perry ft.Martln s •tore up stairs, McHenry, 111. O. H. FEGER9, M. D- V)lir§IOlAN AND SURGEON, McHenry, I Ills. Offlce at Residence, on the Corner, Opposite Blake's Furniture Store. O. J. HOWARD, M. D. •WTSIOIAN AND STTRQEON. Office at I my residence, opposite M. E. Church, KeHenry. 111. BARBIAN BROS. CIGAR Manufacturers, McHenry, 111. Or-' ders solicited. Shop, la Old McHenry, iej m Keiter Block, two doors west of PLAIW- WAUM Office. BUSINESS CARDS. ASA W. SMITH. ATTORNEY AT LAW and solicitor Chancery.--Woodstock, III. in JESSE A. BALDWIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Law badness in Every part of the State receives prompt Attention. Room 24, 99 Washington St., Chi­ cago, 111. S. P. BENNETT, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Also United States Examining Surgeon. Richmond, Illinois. * Tis mum A. S. CHILDR, M. D., HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AFCB SUR. GEON, West McHenry, III. Calls promptly attended to, rtuy or night. DR. C. R. WELLS. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Wauconda, Lake Co., III. All call ed. day or night. Office on Barker's harness chop. All calls promptly attend Main St., east of MARY G. BARBIAN. HAIR WORKER. AU kn.ds of Hair Work done in flrst class atvle ami at reasonable prices. Rooms st resilience, north­ east corner of Public Square, McHenry, 111. DR. C. E. WILLIAMS. DENTIST. Residence Dundee. Will be at McHenry, at Parker House, the 10th 11th SBth and 26th of each month. When dates occur Saturday or Sunday I make my visits on the following Monday, and the first day of such visit occurs on Friday, I will stay but one day. A. M. CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jeweler NO. 35 FIFTH AVE., Chicago, 111. Special attention given to repairing Fine watch - es and Chronometers. WA Full Assortment of Goods in his line AT THE OLD STAND, JACOB BONSLETT, SALOON AND RESTAURANT, at the old J stand, oppoeite Bishop's mill, McHenry, III. The choicest Wines, Liquors an'l Cigars to be fuund in the county. Warm or cold meals on short notice on application. GOOD STABLING FOR HORSES. J. PEKOVSKY, CIGAR MANUFACTURER, Wholesale and Retail Dealer. HANDLES note but his own make, and will compare his Brands with the best mad* in the State. Store and Manufactory door to r.hfe Post Offlce, McHenry, III. next hand. WASHINGTON, D. The popular palace hotel of the National Cavital. Oonvenlently located and accessible to all the street car lines of the city. Open all the year. Q G STAPLES, PMMUSTOR. Late of the Thousand Island House. ' '* i n& OPEMED AGAIN! Robert Sehlesala Having purchased the eld stand of Joseph Wiedemann, NEAR THE DEPOT, MDKSNRY, ILLINOIS, Has opened the same as a flrst-class Saloon and Restaurant, Where he will at all times keep tho'best c brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigar a to be found In the market. Also Agent For FRANZ FALK'S MILWAUKEE LAGER BEER. Beer In Large or Small Kegs or Bottles al- ways on band, cheaper than any other, quail, ty oonsldered. Orders by mail promptly attended to. GOOD STABLING FOB HORSES. and see us. Robert ftohioMlo. McHenry, I1L, Sept. 1st, 1894. M A R C U S ' CKRMAN JOHN WIEDEMANN; HARNESS MAKER, WEST McHENRY. ILL. On hand at all times to make on short notice Single or Double Harness, of the best material and warrant satisfaction. RKPA1R1NQ promptly attended to. Shop opposite West McHenry Post Office. PATRONAGE SOLICITED. German Harness Oil always on John Wiedemann** . SHORT HAND BY MAIL. Thoroughly taught by practical stenograph, ers in Bowell & Hickcox' Correspondence Class of Phonography. Tuition #5 a term (IS lessons) two terms iu the full course, The most popular, the largest, the oldest, ivo.*t re­ liable class of shorthand in existence. Through it hundreds have acquired a thor­ ough knowledge of Phonography. Write for particulars and ciiculars. BOWELL ft HICKCOX, Boston Mass American agents for Isaac Pitman's Phono­ graphic Books, and dealers in all Shorthand Books aud supplies. The American SlorW Writer. (FOURTH TEAS.) The Cheapest Shorthand Journal in the United States. Each number contains fac. senile reporting notes of eminent stenographers in the various systems of Isaac and Beir Pitman, Graham, Munson, Takgrafy, etc., and all the news in- teresting to the profession. Contributed to by leading stenographers. SORSCIPTIOS Sl.OO A YKAWU 8ingle Numbers, 15 Cents. Row ELL A HICKCOX, Boston, Mass. DO YOU KNOW THAT I,??-;*' ATI Having recently fitted up our snop near the bridge, we are now prepared to furnish oar customers with Fresh and Sal! Heats, OF ALL KINDS, Sausage, Smoked Meas, &e., -AT THE- Lowest Liyinjf Prieesu We buy none but,the best of Meats, ami flatter ourselves that we can offer our cus­ tomers meats in better shape than any other tbnp in this section. Tlianktul for past favors we solicit aeon, tinuanseof the same, and we will guarantee to satisfv you both in quality and price. A." M- FRETT. McHcnry, 111., March 17th, 1884. PUMP REPAIRING, CEMENTING, ETC. The undersigned is prepared to do all Jobs in the fine of Digging Wells, Re^aifMjg > 1'uinps, Cementing Wells, or will put in , v> New Pumps On short notice and warrant satisfaction. In short will do all work in this lino. Can furnish you a new Puinp, either wool' or iron, warran(ed, as chenp as any other man. Good references furnished if desired, §f you want a Well Dug, M Pump Repaired or a new Pump, give me a call. 4VOrders by mail promptly attended to. Post Office, Johnsburgh, III. L. BANTES. Johnsburgh, 1U., Maj|£Hh, 18#4,^ HE. WIOHTMAN, Proprietor. First • class rigs, with or without drivers fumlsheil at reasonable rates. all kinds done on short notice. Sol Department, COHDI 3. F. BIHKETV. Coui Meets I e*cb MeeUM month. Moets thel Ings of each i Meets the i ings ot each ffi. Directory. >8T NO 2SG. klrd Frirtaj evenings of >K. S. F. BBWSBTT^OOUli POST, HO 108. Mouday evenings of each * B. N. SMITH, Com. KMT, wo--, third Wednesdayjpven- WM. BTTTLKR, Com. |TD* POST, NO 255. [and fourth Monday even- I. T. WOODEDFF. Com. SIOBTS, |t THE SEl#|pUs ' ^eb. 10.--In the Sen- i of the pension appro- (< continued. ived to add to the bill [of the bill recently mate relating to the Ite., of the pension at- A.I SALOON and RESTAURANT Buck's Old Stand, McHENRY, ILUNOVio Fine Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, McHenry Lager Beer, Phil. Bast's llilw&ttkw Bwt By the Bottle or Case. We buy none but the best and sell at Reasonable Prices, Call aud see me and I T^iiie you well. ANTONY EftGlliJI, McHenry, 111., 1884. Plug Tobacco, With Red Tin Tag; Rose Leaf Fine Cut chew tug; Navy Clippings, and Qlack, Brown and Teilow Snuffs ure the best and the choicest quality considered. niifactured •DBA.LER IN-- nWI *INES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. > Woodstock III. fkt best Tonic in the world. Put fmtnnd Quart Bottles. p. MARCUS, Patentee. JMBTTOU F0R5EUH MA W. SMTH. Illinois. --OF-- Woodbaloolc, • Backed by Millions of money, offer yon INDEMNITY against damage by JElfPt Lightning, Wind storms* ^ CYCLONES AND TORNADOKB. Drop me a postal card and I will vislt you: callon me and I will write you a policy, and wnen either or any of these destructive ele. menu devastates your property, happy will yen he If you hold one of my policies, Ur X will surety visit you, and minister unto you. 1 will not forsake you. ABA W. SMITH, Oen'l Jnntcmee A 0k We carry the largest line «f Cletta- M latiM Market, and «nr prices are •1 way* M low UfWd go«dt can b« sold Henry Colby. Attention Horsemen! I would call the altentfion of the public to my Stable ot Stock Horses, four in number: two Morgans, one 3-4 Percheron, and one Imported Horse. They are all good representatives of their breed. Also a fe\t Merino Sheep r r sale. The public are cordially invited to call and examine stock, get prices, etc. No business done on Sunday. N. S. COLBY. 10 7-tf MCHENRY, ILL Culver House, RICHMOND. ILL. C. N. CULVER, - PROPRIETOR. HAVIN 3 recently purchased the above House, I have put it in thorough repair, with new furniture throughout, and would respectfully invite the patronage of the trav- eling public and others. The tables will al- vcavh h*i nrovided with the best that ran be procured," and polite and attentive waiters will be in readiness at all times to attend to the wants of guests. No pains will be spared to make this a First Class House. Large and commodious barns on the premises. Free Omnibus to and from all trains. Sample Rooms on first floor. 0VSIB TBI BID / NEAR THE DEPOT, West McHenry Illinois. You Will Again Find, " Uncle Ben «t*ft hours read v to showjdd custom and new ones a choice line of I1II1TS, (5BQCEEIES 4P PROVISIONS. BOBXBT C. BSHS1TT, -BKEKDBR OF- FOWLS KICHMOND, ILL. (riMT FRKMIUX 4T »CHWET COUKTT FAIR) My fowls are of the Celebrated DUKE or YORK strain, remarkable for their great size and laying qualities. I can show a trio of last season's chicks weighing SI pounds. SSgs, oer setting of thirteen. $1.50, delivered to purchaser in Blehmond, Shipped, securely packed, |Mh ROBERT C BENNETT To exchange for the Produce of the Country or even Cash, for 4 hat it is worth, . Canned Goods, Gran and Dried Fruits, And in short everything usually kept in I first class Grocery, and at PRICKS as Low as the Lowest, quality of <*oods considered. SSTThe Highest Market Price paid for all kinds uf Country Produce. B. GILBERT. ;-I^MCHEMRY, III., Sept. 16,1881. 10-9-3 m. For ••History, Romance and Philosophy of Great American Crimes and Criminals." The most startling book of recent years Biographical, Pictorial, 161 Superb Engravings with personal Portraits of the Celebrated Criminals. 0*9Royal Octave pages. Low retail price, 50. It is a work of art as well as of thrilling historic interest. Is bound to produce a profound impression. Agents sell it by the thousands. A grand chance for. canvassers. 8end for particulars and be convinced that this Is _ the most salable and profitable book published; or, to save time, send 75 cents at once for c invassing Hook and state your choice of townships. Address S.1X THOMPSON A Co., Publishers, St. Louis, Mo., or «ew York QilJ* Apts Wanted. V;VF#.SS' WASHING at« conaide prlation bill Mr. J&ckeo the provl&loi passed by the compensation, torneys. • jg In an amendment Mr. Ingalls moved to 6trike out, a^general legislation, the claug9 requirlnf tliat presumption of soundness shiill^perate. but that such presumption abe rebutted. Mr. Sherman%oped it would not be stricken out. )t would be physically impossible, he slid, for many deserving soldiers to pfWfe now, after twenty years had elapijfed, they were : sound when they eoltetetl. We should not carry on this farce about the operatiou of the Senate rule any further. We should not deny soldiers their rights merely on the ground that an t was not dotted or a t crossed. Mr. Voorhees strongly opposed the striking out 6f the provisions. A meaner or mora contemptible spectacle he said, had never been presented than had been preisnted by the United States Government when it said to a soldier, after its own examination and acceptance of him, and after he had served and sulfated exposure, resulting in long continued and wasting disease, or had been maimed and crippled in the service of his country, that he must now affirmatively prove his soundness at the time of enlistment, A shocking instance, Mr. VonfjtfPH aftil1 h lately ,4jmw i>»d-- ^ the late canvage a little man it ad come to him with papers from the Pension Officc, showing his pension application had been rejected because he was not sound at the time of enlistment. He had served three years and a half In the army. Observing on the lapel ef his coat something looking like a silver dollar, Mr. Voorhees was surprised that co poor looking a man should use silver dollars for ornaments. On Inquiry Mr. Voorhees found the object to be a silver medal. The medal read: "Pre­ sented by the United States of Ameri­ ca to Michael Torpey for distinguished aud conspicuous gallantry at Edgefield Junction, Tenn., Aug. 22, -1863." This man, crippled and warped with inflam­ matory rheumatism contracted from lying on tfao groond, bore a medal dearer to him than ever had been the Cross of the Legion of Honor to a sol­ dier of Napoleon. That man, when en­ gaged in a difficult and dangerous task exposed to a heavy fire when ordered by his commanding officer to retire or he would be killed, he had replied wWhat are we here for if not to succeed or take our chances of death ?" Yet that soldier had in his pocket a letter from the Pension Office notifying him he was not sound at the time of his en­ listment and that lie could have no pension. Pet ding Mr, Ingulf motion, Mr. Miller, of California, moved to perfect the clause objected to by striking out the authority given the Government to rebut by evidence presumption of soundness Mr. Conger said if tills authority were not stricken out, presumption it self would be no use, and the soldier would be as badly oil as at present; Mr. Harrison baid the provision as it stood in the bill was just what soldiers --through the Grand Army of the Re­ public--had asked for. It was satisfac­ tory to them; and it was proper some protection against fraud should be left to the Government. It was not to be supposed the Government would be very diligeut in combatting cases wbere there* was no appearance of fraud. Mr. Miller, of California, said he wanted the burden of proof to rest all the time on the Government. Mr. Hawley said all ex-soldiers were unanimously of J,he opinion the Gov ernment should have some protection --should have the right of rebuttal, and should exercise it. Mr. Miller's motion waft not agreed to--yeas 17, nays 36. Mr. Ingalls explained he had made bis motion lor the purpose of raising a point regarding the Senate rule. The Committee on Appropriations had stricken out some provisions on the ground they were general legislation, but had retained other provisions pre­ cisely of th t character. I his would seem to mean that the Senate rule was to be enforced when Senators wanted It to operate, and not to be enforced when they die not want it to operate. Mr, Ingalls' own conviction was the provision as It came from the House was sound and that the Senate ought to agree to it. (This would necessarily require the voting down of Mr. Ingalls'own amend­ ment.) After further discussion Mr. Ingalls' amendment was voted down--yeas, 16; nays. 44, Mr. Ingalls himself voting in the negative. The bill then passed substantially as it came from the Senate Committee. All legislative measures found on the bill as h came from the House, relat­ ing to the compensation of pension at­ torneys, etc., being struck out--the Senate having already passed a special bill containing those provisions. The bill now goes to the House for concur­ rence or non-concurrence, in the Senate action striking out the provisions re­ ferred to. adverse shape, negotiations couli be easily reopened. The "Ked Headed Ranger of the Rockies" again glows in his seat iu the House. Bel ford came to Washington for the flrst time this session the other day, and flrst gave to his pent up or­ atory in the consideration of the River and Harbor bill, and the Issues at work in the last campaign. Notwithstanding these mighty ef­ forts the Harbor bill is stuck on a bar. WASHINGTON CKTTE|K:R; Prom Our Regular Correspondent* Washingt>n, February 14,1885. Mr. Cleveland has "opened his office" in New York, and is doing a rushing business. He will probably hear more small gossipiaiul petty back-biting dur­ ing the next three days than durijig any equal period of time in his life; and any reputation that survives the Beige in fair condition can be depended on as genuine. Politicians reserve most of their eulogies for the dead. If Mr. Cleveland wishes a good opinion oT public men he should read the obituary numbers of the Congressional Record, and not Il9ten to what our statesmen say in a whisper about their living associates and rivals, quite a number of nembers and Senators have received invitations to visit him this week, and it is understood by those who have been Invited that they are to be questioned by Mr. Cleveland upon subjects with which they are mos,t familiar, and that the consultations will have more to do with the policy of the new administration than with the selection of a cabinet. There is, however, no dearth of Cabinet talk in the lobbies of the Capitol, and the impression now among those who know President-elect Cleve­ land best is that Messrs. Garland, Vilas, Hewitt and Merrick will prob- adlv be tendered cabinet positions week after next. General Jamss F. Legate, the famous Kansas, who is reported to have conducted nego­ tiations between the prohibition can­ didate, Mr. St. John, and tiie republi­ can national committee, is In the city. He has been summoned here by the Springer comnclttee. He was pointed out to me In the corridors of the Cap­ itol to-day, and my view turned upon a large portly man having the appear­ ance of one who has lived well. I in­ terrogated him upon the question of the reason of his summons before the Springer committee and he claimed to know nothing about it. I then mildly suggested that perhaps they wanted to pump him about the St. John matter. "Well sir,*' said the Kansas General, "they'll be d--n smart II they get any answer out of me about it--good day," and he whirled on liis heel and left for the region of the House. It, is reported to-day, upon the authority of one of the counsel for Gen. Swaim, that the findings of the jourt in his case will be "not guilty" as to the flrst charge--that of. conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman; as to the second charge, neglect of duty conduct prejudical to good order and discipline, in falling to re­ port to the Secretary of War his know­ ledge of the alleged duplication of Col. Morrow's pay accounts, guilty, with a recommendation that Gen. Swaim be temporarily suspended on half pay. A well-known Pennsylvania Rep­ resentative, early this session of Con­ gress, received a communicaMon from a party of his constituents stating that they had organized a club in his dis­ ci lot and would like some Congres­ sional literature. Careful search was made through the various department catalogues, and works on geology, etymology and all the other ologies were selected and sent on to the dear constituents. Recently the Represent­ ative in question was at home mend­ ing his feuces, and thought lie would like to visit the new club, A delegation of boys proudly escorted him to the rooms, aud among other features showed him a handsome book-case filled w'.th the books that he had con­ tributed. Expressing his pleasure with the surroundings of the new club he a»ked if he had been shown every­ thing. There was a wink or t wo ex­ changed among the boys and the member was invited Into the adjoin­ ing room. His visit there cost him $150, growing out of a desire on his part to make a full hand beat fours. It is not safe to talk to him about cards clubs or constituents. The failure of the Njcaraguan treaty is taken with great equanimity in Washington, and is evidently so re­ ceived by the conntry at large. The Issues were important, aud the matter was not one to hurry. There is a leel ing that fairness do the incoming administration required that it should be consulted in the negotiation, It is not true that the treaty is perma .ent- ly defeated. A motion to reconsider is pending; and even if the Senate were to pass finally on tbe treaty in an Written for the Plaiudealer. ; V DRESSER'S DKOIXER1RS. • No. «. 'Mit'Ui~ix,ST. LOUIS, *6.' MT MOTHEB. ' . O, can the flowing stream ot vears i Efflnce from meiu'r T'S SOUl-1it"page> ' Those loving eyes, that smile of her's? No more than can the billow's rage Beat aown with blows the mountain height; Mo more than can the low'rlng cloud forever dim the azure light % That sparkles sVreetly 'neath its shrOUd.' •lint for the sun's illumined fcrce - The earth in space would downward Antl so would fly my warward course ;' Did she not love an offYing J»ring. i As boundless as the lovely sky, As soundless as the ocean's deep Her love for me is ever nigh- Yea, death its life can never keep! In Life's blue sky her kind face beams And brightens ail my weary days-- A lovely star to mo it seems," That shinen upon mr Karthly ways. ( siug not of a maiden fair, Or sweetheart true, or friend sincere; But she to whom I've been a care-- My Mother, to my heart most dear. me need backing rapidly toward tii door, Mr. Bfryrerera alse following. Ii unfortunately happened that the was sitting on the floor directly Mr. Hotskip, causing that gen to trip up and tail into the capadklfilii lap of Mrs. Swaddles, 'To slaugfatoMK ed," she moaned and swooned This was too much for the horrlftBd mau, and he seized somebody's bat and rushed out into the street, firmly br lieving that he had bad a narrow eMsiii from a company of lunatics. The youth kept wandering about, betting freely and o ten, with the odds strongly; against him, but as he could find ft* takers, he became disconsolate thoughtful. "I never saw such people," said he. "I'm going home, and whats more I ain't had ne good tin#**' Thinking thus to himself he bide tki : company good night, but was htfhly- indlgnant when he di&covered that the terrified Mr.Hotskip had^bliudly seised the hat that rightly belonged to Mr. • Bfryrerera. and as the one left was about three sizes too small he was obliged to wear it home bonnd firmly to his head by his flashing necker­ chief, Yours, You Bet, L0VSI&, ' •4 A.-, » ':€S: •: ?•- : V ' ' --w • *TIIE WANDERING YOUTH. DRAR BOB:--A gay llstle p*ftf-were enjoying themselves in the cheerful rooms of the Pladdy mansion. That they were enjoying themselves was so evident even to outsiders that a pass­ ing policeman muttered under his breath, "Too much noise far too much." but he contented himself by merely muttering this, and moving on toward the corner saloon. In one corner ol the parlor Mr. Alexander Question was having a spirited discussion with old Mr. Slaxey concerning the merits of numerous brands of oysters. "As for me," said Mr. Question, "give me the Gulloppy brand. I am then sure of ob taining an article of superior nutrl- tiousness and of invariable freshness. Bah! Talk about the Bumboy brand-- why man, half of the Bumboy brand have warts upon their bodies and tht other half fcre ponderous octegenari- ans." Mr. Question, who had no idea what was the meaning of these last two words, got them out with an infinite relish. Before the-old gentleman could make any reply a wandering youth, who seemed to attach himself to no group in particular, looked dver the shoulder ot Mr. Slaxey, aud shaking his head fully a dozen times, lie said de­ preciatingly, "Bet ye live dollars 'taint --and what's more, I'll put it in Mr. Pladdy's hands, and what's more,<*11 bet ye five dollars ye don't win the bet. Done?" The party thus addressed seemed to consider himself under a nightmare, an<^ after thumping his head to assure himself of his wakeful­ ness, he looked steadily at the young man and said in unmeasured tones: "Uncommon Sir! I never bet--while in company, and I dare say t never will. But if you will give me your card and call around at my office I will prove what I have Sjtld to be nobly true by producing for your constipa- tional inspection a can of the Bumboy brand. Thauks." This as the wander­ er handed him a card and steered for another group of happy conversational­ ists. The two men lounged ofl to a sota to speculate upon the pronunciation of the name with which the card was burdened. Phaxtom Bfryrerera \va9 the way it was spelled, and ere long the two worthy gentlemen had fallen sonnu asleep while disputing over it. Near the window were Misses Betty Selge and Hannah Perry, talkiug in tones that might easily be overheard. Said Hetty : "Some corsets, dear Han­ nah, are flexible and easy to wear, and some are, oil! just awfully hard to keep on for more than an hour at a time/' "Bet ye five dollars 'taint," said a croaky voice, "and what's more I ask, will ye bet? And I've got the money here to put in--in Mr. Yexal's hands plump down." "Dear man," said Miss Perry, looking at the youth with but poorly disguised terror as if she thought him terribly dangerons, "dear man, we ire remarkably pleased, dear man, with your genial oflsr, but dear man, rather than accept it we will acknowledge our error and admit that 'taiut so, man." I respect you for it. Indeed I does, madams. More, here's my card. Don't be afraid to take it!" and croaking and bowing he again moved off. Miss Perry and Miss Seige were soon asleep over the asronishing card. Had Mr. P. Bfryrerera given a card to each person present there can be no doubt that the entire company would be soundly asleep in a very short time, but soon even the sleepers were startled by a loud noise, and looking around they perceived a middle aged gentleman uamed Hotskip pummeling the skull of the eccentric youth. When pulled away from the object of his wratli he shouted. "Am I to be insulted and yet not have revenge? Can I not assert that my wife i9 dead without some one oflering to bet five dollars that she is notf Am I a liar, er am I not? That is the question." "Bet ye live it aint," gasped the youth as lie endeavored to readjust his cravat. "And, honest, I'll bet double ye alnt insulted. Say, let's be friends, and shake hands, too." Instead of graspibg the extended haud, Mr. Hotskip eon* , ' Visitors to the World's Exposlti** at Sow Orleans Should not fail to see the magnlloetit display of the QHICAGO, MILWAUKBK & ST. PAUL RAILWAY, located in the Government Building at the main entrance from St. Charles Street. They will find it one of the most at­ tractive features of the great Exposi­ tion, handsomly decorated with the agricultural products of the famous Northwest along the lines of the CHI* CAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAIL­ WAY. The exhibits are chiefly from the Territory of Dakota, with some good samples from Iowa, Minnesota, Wis- const and Illinois. Among the many products exhibited is a splendid as­ sortment of c^rn, and it is not exag-^ geration to say that better eorn wti- never seen in any State in the Unload The wheat, oats, ryf, barley, flax and hemp are all of (he finest quality;! stalks of sugar-cane ten feet In leagtitf« Cottonwood trees ten feet tall, grMHjt In one season from slips; four stafittrifeM cotton, with numerous bails of cotton on grown near £lk Point, Dakota; squashes of all varieties, small and large, weighing 185,12S, 126, 120, 114|, and others weighing 100 pounds each; sweet pumpkins weighing 75 and 100 pounds, and many smaller, also com­ mon pumpkins of immense size; turn­ ips; carrots; beets; parsnips; radishes; eveumbers;egg plants; red, green and yellow peppers; watermelons, large and small, one .weighing 37 poande; milskmelons; cantaloupes; citrens and gourde; cabbage; culiflower; sweet potatoes; asparagns; onions; peanuts' and tobacco; potatoes of execllent quality, the largest weighing three and one-half pounds; samples of straw­ berry vines. Hue grass, blue stem, mil­ let, timothy, red top, clover, and Dakota cactus and sunflowers. Grapes, ricli and luclous, lie in baskets, sur­ rounded by a splended display of " native apples; of these many varieties, from the small Siberian crab-apple to the fine large Baldwin and Beu Davie. The fruit, both in appearance and flavor, is equal to that raised in tho most noted fruit-growing States. Peat, beans aud canned fruits of all descrip­ tions, such as blackberries, strawber­ ries.raspberries, cherries, gooseberries, currants, tomatoes, etc. Also samples of Sioux Falls granite, large and small, rough and polished. Most noticable amodg the exhibits ia a design or a locomotive and tender and a train of cars, consisting of • locomotive aud tender, baggage car and coaches complete, and a figure of « lady (life-size), all made entirely of grain and grasses. Numerous other., •' beautiful designs, showing an unlim-> ited amount or artstic taste and tal»" ' J ent, are among the collection, It wil( | please and interest all to look at and examine them, otherwise tho visit tot the World's Exposition wilt be In­ complete. For pamphlets, maps, etc., apply to the agent in charge of the display al the Exposition, or address ^ W. E. Powglx, Gen'l Emigration Agent, MILWAUKEE, WIS*, U, WOt'LDS'I IK). in cold, cheerless Iceland if is the | custom for a man to kiss every woman that he meets. That la very ».ic» for Iceland, where a man has to hare some | encouragement to keep frem going ' into a decline, but that custom would never work in America. Just imagine a lady goin-r down town to d» some shopping! Why, before she had kissed half the people whom *he me; it wotdd be time to go home. This cold weather that we have had of late would be!*# too. After a woman had puckered Mfrv mouth for three or four hours it WO«ti be linble to freeze In that position, and would resemble a bullet hole in a pieee of raw liver. Oh. no; that Custom would never do aiu America, it wenld be ah together too much of a • hing. There Is the roller rin! Instance; it a mm should ntte kiss every female that lie met, than ten seconds there would be ti of struggling huniauity on that would reach the roof, and trol wagou would have to be carrv away the dead aadi Let Iceland have all the f«i«h« but America is too large mr tifti o f s p o r t . -- a M i . F *