Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the Journey

CHAPTER XX.

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CHICAGO TO DAVENPORT.

_One Hundred and Thirtieth Day_--Followed by Prairie Wolves--Reach Joliet, Illinois--Lecture at Werner Hall--_One Hundred and Thirty-first Day_--Ride on Tow Path of Michigan Canal--Morris--_One Hundred and Thirty-second Day_--Corn and Hogs--Arrive at Ottawa--_One Hundred and Thirty-third Day_--Reach La Salle--_One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Day_--Colonel Stephens--_One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Day_--Visit Peru--_One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Day_--Mistaken for a Highwayman--_One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Day_--Fine Stock Farms--Wyanet--_One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Day_--Annawan--Commendatory Letter--_One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Day_--A Woman Farmer--_One Hundred and Fortieth Day_--Reach Milan, Illinois 354