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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
SOLDIERS BOUNTIES.

VIE pill for the Equalization of Bounties
l. mas become law. ! an now prepared to
make application for those entitled TO ito bene-
fits. Having had considerable experience in
matters OF this sort can warran. Satisfaction in
all cases. Prices reasonable.
M. MARY, Attorney at Law,
Late Capt. 4th Vet. Res. Corps \
4 me- Office in Charles Buford's Block =
Rock Island, Aug. /, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

about six o'clock, during the severe storm,
as Mr.. Vessel, of Blue Grass, Iowa, son of
DR.. Vessel, German physician,o Davenport,
was driving along the telegraph road, and
struck and killed his team, pair of valuable
horses. Mr.. Vessel was stunned but soon
recovered. Mr.. NJ. Aiding, who was driving
double team just behind Mr.. Vessels
wagon, was also knocked over but not serious.
ly hurt. At the time, the teams wers about
twenty feet from one of the telegraph poles
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

DR. SWANS BOURBON BITTERs.-From DR.. J.
X. Crowell:
DR.. SwAIN-Knowing the ingredients OF which
your Bitters composed / can with confidence
advise those who suffering from general debil-
lty, nervous prostratlon, dyspepsia, who may
be convalescing from acute forms of disease, to
try them and they will receive decided benefit.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

HOUSE For SALE.-Mr. jeremiah S. Smith and
family, intending to remove south, their place. on
the of Rock River and Adams streets, is Of
tered for sale at a bargain. The house is two
story brick, containing large rooms, and all the
conveniences of good home. Enquire the
premises.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
GENERAL AGENTS.

c. Thatcher, publisher, etc., 10 Court street,
Boston, Mass.
Bernard Il Butler, 80 West Fourth St, Cincin-
matt, Ohio.
Burk Bsrth, Booksellers, Unioa X Il. Depot,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Fisher & Bros, Music Store, III Main street.
Dayton, Ohio.
+. Nolen & Co., Wilmington, Delaware.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

SEWING Machines At great reduction in pri
ces.-I have few Grover & Baker Sewing Ma
ehinys which viii sell at the following reduced
prices:
No %, with cover, $50 regular price $Sa
No %, with Mahogany Table, 80, 81
No 90, with Cabinet, IS, "s ITO
These machines are in perfect order and decid-
eddy the best in use.
/ offer them at these prices to close them ont
as soon as possible. al want the room for other
purposes. c. Nj. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

No REPoRT.-The great thunder storm o
Sunday morning has injured the telegraph
line go that we can get no report day
Private messages are sent through, by repeat
ing them twice on the route, but this cannot
be done on newspaper reports.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

BosToN Brown BREAD. John Aston has com
menced the manu- facture OF the old fashioned
Boston Brown Bread, made of corn and rye, and
will have it fresh every day. Leave your orders
at his bakery, in Market Square, and it will be de.
livered by his bread wagon.
aupIldlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
SOLDIERS,

NOTICE il hereby given that persons
IN claiming that they should have their bounty
tax refunded according to resolution of the last
annual town meeting of Coal Valley township,
must send in their claims previous to the first
day of September next. ID. GORDON,
Town Clerk and Treasurer of Bounty Fund.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

TERRIFIC SroRM-Last Saturday evening
this vicinity was visited by very severe
storm of wind and rain accompanied by the
loudest of thunder and the sharpest of light.
ming. The storm ragged with brief intermis-
sions, from II o'clock at night until 3 o'clock
Sunday morning, and q greater amount of
rain fell than vas ever known, before, in the
same time. The air was charged full of
electricity, there being almost one continued
flash, accompanied by terrific thunder, all
night. 1t is believed that several places
were struck, in this vicinity. Ssvarns' brew
cry at East Davenport, was struck, but no
serious damage done. We have heard of
several trees and telegraph poles which were
hit, and we expect to hear OF more serious in
jury.
The rain will wet the wheat crop badly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

f THE conservative meeting in LeClairs, last
Friday, is reported to have been success
Henry Clay Dean, of lowe, and b Corning
Judd, of this state, were the speakers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
SOLD OUT.

THE subscriber has sold his tobacco and
/ cigar store, stock, fixtures and business to
Mr. C. p. Hengstler, who will carry on the bust
ness at the old stand. /;
All persons indebted are requested to call, at
the old stand, aad settle. M. SCHLEGEL.
iuiyl0dtf,s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

THERE is a serious quarrel among the mem
bers of Liberty Steam Fire Engine Com
psny. in Davenpors, threatening to break up
the company.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

Each house of congress appoints its own
postmas ter-a man to look after the mail mat
ter of its members. The United States sen.
ate recently turned out it's post master, A. P.
German, Esq., of Maryland, because he sup
ported the government President johnson
has appointed him collector of internal rev
enue for the 5sh district, in Mary land.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

b Our sportsmsn are having fine times shoot
ing chickens in Iowa. whore the prohibition
expired on the 1st inst. II expires here on
the 18th inst.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
FOR SALE.

A ine brick residence, ON the: bluff, brick
q shed and barn, carriage house, etc., etc
The place has a view superior to any surrounding
Rock Island. There is plenty OF ground and q
splendid garden with all kinds of fruit trees, etc.
Terms reasonable M.MARX.
iyI1 sc
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
Rock Island and OauaWka Junctiou
ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY OF CUBA,

Conducted BY the Spsnish 0o'ernmsnt-
s36O. 600 I'm Gold drawn Every IL Days.
Prizes csshed and information furnished the
highest price paid for Doubioens and oil kinds of
Gold and Silver; also for all government securi-
TAYLOR s. CO., Banksrs,.. l6 Wall St., New
York @AA ~. siassN -asJapr11dwIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

Our city authorities had better make q
thorough examination of dirty houses and
lots in town and have general cleaning up
Immediately. 1t may save many lives.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

LIVELY RUNAwAy.-Eby's mail hack had
/. lively turn this morning, coming up from the
ferry boat. The horses played smash, down
Illinois street, capsizing the hack and tearing
the top entirely off. Another team was
scared and run down town with great fury
but with what damage we did not learn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

PERU BEEa,-phiI Hem respectfully informs the
public that he always has supply OF the best Peru
Beer as well as everything found at htst class
saloon. Everything is"A 10 at his establishment.
splISdtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
SOLDIERS BOUNTIES.

THE bill for the Equalization of Bounties
i has become q law. am now prepared to
make application for those entitled to its bene-
hts. Bring in your claims.
CHARLES M. OSBORN,
Office in Court House, Rock Island.
jy3ldw3w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

SPECIAL CAuTIoN.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup has become popular that various parties
have put out articles calling them Mrs. Winslow's
Please take notice that tire Mrs. Winsow of the
soothing syrup is not connected with any other ar
ticle
iunidw3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

DEATH FROM DELIRIUM TRENENs.-A young
man, about &c years of age, named Daniel
Hood, died of dslirium tremens, Sunday morn
ing at one O'Clock, at the Davenport House,
on Main street. in Davenport. He was from
Montgomery City, No., and had been in
Davenport for sometime, leading fast life.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
Odd Fellows.

Rock ISLAND LODGE No. IS, /. o. o. F.-Meets
every Monday Evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
sou east of Illinois and Eagle streets, at
seven O'Clock, p. m.
AT. CUTTER, r. S. NJ s. BARNES, N. G.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
use THE BEST"
DIR. CLOC K'S
EXCELSIOR lair RESTORER.

EXCELSt9R JAIR RESTORER.
The only one possts4-Ag all the merits claimed for
t,and the only
Hair ReStOrer and Hair Dressing Combined.
1t restores Grey Hair to its original COLOR
Makes hair grow ON bald heads when falling of
from diseahe removes Scurf, Dundruff, Sc; al
lays all itching; cures sick headache; stops hair
from falling off and 10 all that can be desired for
hair dressing.
1t keeps the hair in place much better than any
oil pomatum, and does not soil lhe finest linen.
1t contains sugar OF lead other mineral
injurious to the hair, and of which most Restorers
composed, but il purely vegetable compound.
1t is not dye, but by supplying the secretons of
the upillary glands acts Restorer. We chal-
lenge the world to produce a single instance
where tho Restorer has failed when used accord
ing to directions. Any one using two bottles of
tire Restorer
According to Directions,
And not perfectly satisfied with the results
will have their money refunded. A single trial
will convince the most skeptical Of it's merits. 1t
s put up in large bottles, and elegantly perfume ed
and is easily applied. Price One Dollar per
Bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
DR.. +. B. CLOCK, Proprietor.
Manchester, N. III.
Fuller, Finch Fuller, Gen'l Northwestern
Agents, Chicago.
CHAs. A. BENSER, Druggist, agent for Rock
Island may22d3mSch.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
AN EFFECTUAL WORM MEDICINE
RROWN;S VERMIFuGE COMFITS,

BROWNS VERMIFuGE COMFITS,
Or Worm Iorenpes. Much sIckGess, undoubted-
Iy,with children and adults, attributed to other
causes. is occasioned by worms. The "Vermifuge
Comfits.,, although efectual in destroying worms,
can do no possible injury to the most delicate
child. This valuable combination has been sue
ce,.fully used by physicians, and found to be
safe and sure in eradicating worms, SO hurtful to
children. ,..
Children having Worms require immediate at
attention, as neglect of the trouble often causes
SIMMONS of Worms in Children are often over
looked Worms in the stomach and bowels cause
irritation, which can be removed only by the use
of sure remedy. The combination of ingredi-
ents used In making Browns "Vermifuge Com
it's, i, such az to give the best possible effect
with safety.
CURTIS BROWN, Propretors New York
Sold bv all dealers Medicines, at % CENTS pei
boz. may2ldwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

NANTED-General Agents for Cities, Towns
md Districts, who can appoint good, active sub,
agents, also, local agents IN small towns Send
references with application.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

As a further inducement to our agents and
friends to act energeticaly and promptly we offer
premium OF ONE HUNDRED DoLLARS,
irresoecti,e of all commissions, to our most sue
cessful agent. And, to the getter up of the larg-
est private club, premium of TWENTY-FIVE
Dol lars.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

R.rraEscEs-Robert C. Kirk, Ohio Henry S.
SANFORD, Conn. EI-Gor. Randall, Was. james s.
Pike, Maine. p. @. Van Wrinkle, West Virginia.
G. ii. Williams, Oregon. Gen. II. ]. Fitzpatrick,
M. A. p. Hovey, Ind. L. Holinberg, Topeka,
Kansas. John p. Hamlin, Buffalo, N. Y. DR.. II.
Borrette, Nevada City. c. +. ablet, Idaho; and
any Of the prominent business men N Chicago,
Of our acquaintance. jyl2dtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
LOCAL COLUMN.

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for each
insertion of all notices under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

THE Copperhead onion, edited by the
Blanket Thief, says the Irish American
meeting in Washington, presided over by
one of the most distinguished Irish physici-
ans, addressed by John Hogan, an Irish
member of congress, and by numbers of the
most brilliant orators in the country, and
composed of Irish-Amsricans who are among
the most highly respected, educated. and
wealthy citizens of the District of Columbia
the Blanket Thief says this meeting was
composed of the lowest scum Of society,"
The names we published are SO Irish that
the Blanket Thief says: sit is only neces-
sary to read the proceedings of that meeting
TO prove of what kind of material it was
composed" Exactly so-it was composed
of Irish-Americsn material-every particle
ket Thief as Gleim's nectar is superior to
bilge water.
Boy DRowNED.-Last Saturday afternoon
about O'clock, Herman Litzen, aged 70
years son of Mr.. Jacob Litzen, dyer, who
who resides in the little brick house opposite
the coal Office the Liddsrs house, was
drowned in the river short distance below
the ferry landing. 1t seems that several
boys were at play, in the water, near the
ferry wharf, when an older boy took Herman
out into the river, over his head, pretending
to teach him to swim. The Litzen boy was
frightened and offered the other boy Is cents
if he would let him 60 home The other boy
says: "d--n you, Pn mako you swim or
drown you" and took him in again and left
him. The alarm was given and many peo.
pie gathered on the lsves. The bow vas
plainly seen, not far from shore, bobbine ur
and down in the water and floating dowr
with the current. No one offered to 90 70,
him but Willie Boyle who stripped and
dashed in, swan to the boy, caught him b,
the hand several times, bat each time tn,
boy would struggle to get Willie by tn,
head. This he had to guard against or both b
drowned together. After several inefsctua
efforts Willie was compelled, from exhsu,
sion, to 20 ashore. A plank was run int
the water and boy got on 1t and paddle,
out, but too late, and Herman sank to rise N
more. The body has not yet been recovered
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

Marriage and Celibacy, an Assay of Warn
ing and Instruction for Young Men. Also, Dis
eases and Abuses which PROSTATE the vital pow
ers, with sure means of relief Sent free Of
charge in ,e.led letter envelopes. Address, DR..
]. sKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association,
Phiiadelphia, Pa. aPI24dwSm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

Go THE BEsr.-Go to Bryant, Stratton Mer-
ril's Davenport Commercial College, to get thor.
ough practical business education, or to become a
good sound telegraph operator. For circulars
address (enclosing stamps) Byrant, Stratton &
Merrill, Davenport, Iowa. Gwtt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
A Household Necessity Exists for the Use o
DURNO'S CATARRH SNUFF.

Which, In the first stages ofcold, acts like magic.
Headache, Hoarseness, Diptheria, and Bronchitis,
Sore Eyes, Deafness, Bad Taste and Smell, being
the result of catarrh This snuff removes and
prayeuts all these, and insuEes q healthy head
It's effects are pleasant and safe, even for infants
who suffer from Snuffies.
Il has the highest prote'Honal testimonials.-
Sold BY all Druggists, or sent by mail to all parts
of the U. s., for 80 cents Tor one box, or 81 for
tour boxes. Address,
JAS. DURNO, P. o. Box 1885, New York.
Wholesale, by D. BARNES & CO., 81 Park
Row, n. Y. lunel9dw5m'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
NEW YORK MARKET.
Telegraphed to the Argus.

Telegraphed to the Argus.
New York, August 10.
Cotton dull, 34a35.
Flour more active, halo better, 6,7Oas, 10 extra
state f; 6, 75as, 80 R H o.
Wheat shade frmer for for PRIME which Is
scarce, and duh and heavy for inferior, 2,oOa2,O5
no. mil.
Rye no receipts.
Corn receipts 245, 100, market lower, so infer
ior; SLASH shipping mixed western-mostly at
81.
Oats receipts ia, 346, dull, unsettled and declin-
ing, 43a45 Chicago; 4Sa50 mil So Iowa.
Pork heavy but more active 3l,7oa32, oo
new closing 81 81 regular; 9,50s30,e 90 prime.
Lard dull and heavy lS3a2l3.
Whisky dull and nominal.
Petroleum dropping.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
RATcHELOR,s HAIR DYE /.

Thu o,;o;n.l and Best in the World The only
true and perfect Hair Dye. Harmless, Reliable
and Instsntaneous. Produces Immediately q
splendid Black or natural Brown, without injur-
ing tn. hair or skin. Remedies the ill effects of
bad dyss. Sold by all Druggists. The genuine
i. ,,qnsd William A. Bachelor. Also,
R.uenar,tina Extract of Millefsurs, for Restoring
and Beautifying the Hair.
CHARLES BACHELOR, New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
Hrs. + IMPORTANT As.tie
ruslors TO LADIES. J PILLS

Are the only safe and truly effective medicine
Tor Females extsnt: Do not tsifie with your
health, and use cheap and dangerous medicine,
which druggists may have bought, and will re-
commend to you, being ignorant of their quali-
ties. Mrs. Winslow's Mystic Pills mild in
their operations; correct all irregularities and
painful menstruation; remove all obstructions
whether from cold or otherwise. No maiden,
vile or mother should be without them. Try
tnem-use according to direction, and we know
the resalt will be az desired. Ask for Mrs.
Nlnsiow's Mystic Pills. Take none other.
Pnee 800 per box, or boxes for $500. Fei
sale by all druggists.
Peter Z. Blow, Gsn'l Ag't, st. Louis.
meh2ld1y.s
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Allfor $lHach

In every case, send the name OF each subscriber
aud their post office address, with town, county,
and state in full Money BY draft. post Office or
der express or in registered letters, may be sent
at our risk Address all concentrations to
BRYAN, ROsBROOK & CO.,
100 Madison St, Chicago, Ill. P. o. Drawer 1927.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
FRESH TURNIP SEED.

GENUINE, fresh, blue top, strap leaf
VI turnip seed for sale by i
jy20dwtf. - ROBERT DON.
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Forty CENTS a line will be charged for
each insertion of all notices under this head {.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13

Professors Fargo and Parker, of the Iowa state
Normal Academy of Music, have been invited to
meet the singers of this city, to give them les
son in paslmody (the art of rendering church mu-
sic property
They have consented to do SO on Tuesday even
ening next, at the Methodist church
A general attendance of citizens and singers IL
desired augl0d2t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-13
AILCOCk'S POROUS PLASTERS.
WHOOpING COUGH CURED.

AILCOCk'S POROUS PLASTERS.
WHOopING COUGH CURED.
Cayuga, Kinds Co., Miss.
T. ALLocK Co.-Gentlemen: Please send me
another six dozen of your porous plasters. They
are in great demand here for Whoopng cough
They act like a charm. L could have sold two
dozen this week if had had them. Send as soon
as possible, and oblige, yours respectfully,
JOHN |. WILLIAMS, P. NJ.
ASTHMA CURED.
Mr. VIM. May, of 245 Spring ST., New York I,
writes Jan. ], 1866: have been afflicted with
asthma for upwards of ten years, eceiving no
benefit from medical men. l advised by a
friend to try one of Allcock's porous plasters. l
said, had tried several kinds of plasters without
any benefit, and supposed they were all alike
NV friend gave of Allcock's, and urged
me to use 1t. | did so, and have now worn them
steadily for nine months, and fms my self better
than have been for many years. Agency, Astor
House, New York. Sold BY Druggists.
jyIodwlm.
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oi6shirts, Drawers, Hose, Handkerehiefs, sus-
penders, Neck Ties, Collars, Gloves, hats,
Ea-Esuts, garments mnde TO order, by No
best vorkn,en and in the. latest styles.
, Sess WI -e"- - e, ZEIS.
/ ..sse - : Roct Island.
pss. Twill ssiI.my:sntirs sock and building
:, .s.r,s..-r =, also E-Z;
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-23

VALUE OF Coop MANNERs.-A man of
good repute in Wall street, New York, the
other day applied to q well known citizento
rent him furnished house he was refused.
A mutual friend expressed surprise. "He
stands we'll on the street. He is known to
be punctual in all his pecuniary engage
ments."
EYES,"
"Why don't you let him have your house,
at your own price, while you are away"
because he came into my parlor, and
sat upon my sofa, with his hat on. Such
man cannot have habits of personal neat
ness. He would spit on my carpets, he
would break my chair backs tilting them
against the wall, and soil it with his un-
kempt hair. The presumption is, his fam
lily are like him; at all events he alone
could injure my furniture more in SIX
months than would be the profits of rent
ing. No, sir ! man who sits in my parlor
with his hat on, the first time he enters it,
cannot rent my house at any price"
Let the young remember that the charac-
terwill 'scrop out" in the manners, in the lit
tie actions of life, and that if these are un-
exceptionable, if they are uniformly neat,
methodical, prompt and energetic, these
qualities will prove passport to good pla-
ces and to that thrift which brings with it
quiet mind and length Of days.
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A Country Without a Reptile.

Capt Hardy, R. A., writes an interest
ing letter to the London Field newspaper,
commenting on statement that in New
Founland there is not snake, toad, frog
or reptile of any sort nor any squirrels,
porcupines, or mink. Captain Hardy says !:
Besides the above mentioned defcien-
cies, / found when visiting Newfoundland
last summer several others. 1t was mid
summer, and the fire flies were scintilla-
ting in myriads in the warm evenings over
every swamp in Nova Scotia here not
one could be seen, nor was there another
pleasing summer visitor ofour neighboring
provinces, the night hawk. Considering
the immense portion of this island which is
claimed by bogs and swamps, | think the
absence of all reptiles very curious; and
plodded long and often round the edges of
ponds and swamps, hoping to see some lit
tie croaker take header from the bank (;
and by sunny slopes in the woods, where
on the mainland they might be seen at ev-
cry other step, in search of snakes, but In
vain believe some of our common green
headed frogs were recently transported to
this island, and turned out into swamp
such as would be a grand residence for
them at home, but in few days, alas they
all lay stiff on their backs. In fact, New
foundland seems destined to remain as it
now indubitably is-a country without a
reptile"
Capt. Hardy is correct in his remark
about frogs being brought to the island, a
number having been conveyed across the
Straits of Belle Isle from the main land of
Labrador to the island, distance of but
fifteen miles. The frogs lived but a few
days. A theory has been advanced that the
whole island'is continuation of the Green
Isle, belt or wall from Galway to Trinity
Bay having been traced at the time sound
ings were made on the Atlantic for the lay
ing of the telegraph cable, and that the in
fuence of ST. Patrick extended across the
same, when he "banished all the varmints y
However it is singular fact that no rep
tiles exist in Newfoundland.