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PENN. RAILROAD COMPANY.

OFFICE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT,
Altoona, Pa, Is Dec, 1864. ]
GENTLExEs-The watches manufactured by
you have been in on this railroad for several
years by our enginemen, 10 whom furnish
watches part of our equipment. There are
some three hundred of Thorn carried on our
line and we consider them good and reliable
time keepers. Indeed, have great satisfaction
in saying your watches give us less trouble, and
have worn and do wear much longer without re-
pairs than any watches we have ever had in use
on this road. As you are aware, we formerly
trusted to those of English manufacture, OF ac-
knowledged good reputation; but Us a class they
never keep time correctly, nor have they done
as good service as yours.
In these statements l am sustained by my pre-
decessor, Mr.. Lewis, whose experience extended
over series of years. Respectfully,
EDWARD II. WILLIAMS,
General Superintendent.
American Watch Co., Waltham.
We make now five different grades of watches,
named respectively as follows:
Appleton, Tracy d Co., Aaltham Mass.
Waltham Watch Company, Waltham, Mass.
P S. Bartlett, Waltham. Mass.
VIM. Eliery, Boston, Mass.
Home Watch Company, Boston, Mass.
All of these, with the exception of the Home
Watch Company, are warranted by the American
Watch Company to be of the best material, on
the most approved principle, and to possess every
requisite for reliable tme-keeper.- Every dealer
selling these watches is provided with the Com
pany 5 printed card Of guarantee, which should
accompany each watch sold, 50 that buyers may
feel sure that they are purchasing the genuine ar
ticle. There are numerous counterfeits and imi-
tations of our watches sold throughout the ooun-
try, and we would caution purchasers to be on
their guard against imposition.
ANY grades of Waltham Watches may be pur-
chased of watch dealers throughout the country.
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
1872 Broadway, New York.
duIp
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-06
Gil M AK.

A plain statement of facts. inherited Scrofula,
and many of my relations have died sof lt. In
1889 my case was frightful. Tumors and ulcers
spread until in 1912, under the advice of my ply
sicians l went to Avon Springs. / received no
beneft--tried every medicine and did everything
could. had to rest my arm on cushion, and had
not been able to raise to my head for year.
The discharge from two ulcers was nearlysa pint a
day. AmpRtation was recommended, but pro-
nounced dangerous. I could not sleep, and my
sufferings were intoerable. friend brought me
an English physician who applied a salve with
which he said he had accomplished extraordinary
curesin the hospitalsin England. Il commenced
relieve; Ipersisted in its use; itfnafy effected
perfect and entire 1t is now IS4S. 1t is
five years since had the appearance of scroful-
Gus sore, and my health has been good ever SINCE
procured the receipt of this wonderful article
this blessing of humanity--and have called It
"Page's Climax Ssive, a.4i afTos tiissynlcn the
use it or not as they choose. This is fool l;lre
GENEVA, N Y,::December, ls4s.
NEW YORK. oct. 16, 1865.
ssT have known J. n. Page, ESQ.,, of Geneva, N.
!, for many years. Heis one of the frst citizens
of Western New York. / saw him last week in
good health. His case was most remarkable one,
but actually true in every particular
Signed) DEaAs BARNES.
We have watched the unaided but growing favor
of Pages Climax Salve," and availing ourselves
of the knowledge of its wonderful curative pow
ers, have become proprietors of thesame.
It sa sure cure forBurns, Scalds, Scrofula, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Broken Breasts, Frest Bites,
Chilblains, Stings, Bruises, Cuts, Swellings, &C.,
whether upon man or beast. 1t subdues pain and
inflammation with surprising celebrity, and heals
burns without scar. No family should be with
out it. tits always wanted, and is always ready.
We will forfeit dozen boxes for any single failure
We believe there was never anything like it in the
fS ut nv in Tin hnY sTrroundad by
full circular giving facts, directions, testimonials
DC, and can be ordered by any respectable drug
gist throughout the world. Price only IS cents.
WHITE & ROWLAND.
Successor to ]. NJ. Page, 12l Liberty St., New
York. -st mch26dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-06
Proofs of the Superior Quality
of the
American Watch
made at
wAITHANd, MASS.

The American Watch Company, of Waltham,
Mass, respectfully submit that their Watches are
cheaper more accurate, less complex, more dura-
bic, and better adapted for general use, and more
easily kept in order and repaired than any other
watches in the market They are simpler in
structure, and therefore stronger, and less likely
to be injured than the majority of foreign watch
es which are composed of from I25 to 800 pieces,
while in an oldEnglish watch there more than
700 parts. How they run under the hardest trial
watches can have, is shown by the following let
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-06

theIess, immediate, instantaneous revolution is
pending. Don't
BEAT THE DRUMS
for this is silent revolution. 1t is going on
IN EVERY STATE,
including the married state, the single state, and
all-states of the human hair which are not in har
mony with beauty. OF whatever undesirable
tinge sroman's ringIets or mans locks or whskers
may be, the evil is remeded instantly by
OHRISTADoRo'S HAERBYE,
which is harmless as water, and certain to pro-
duce a natural black or brown in FIVE minutes.
Manufactured by j. CHRISTAD0RO, 6 Aston
House. New York. Sold by Druggists. Applied
by all Hair Dressers. ajun9dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-06

Serious Reflections for Young Men, in Essays
of the Howard Association, on the Physiological
Errors, Abuses and Diseases induced by ignor-
ance of Natures Laws, in the first age of man.
Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.
Address, DIR. j. SKILLIN H0UGHToN, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
may20dw3m.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-06

The undersigned has purchased what is known
the Cobb Il Whistler Store, opposite Court
generally and exhibit his great variety of new and
second hand articles, too great TO mention in de-
tail. Cali and his museum Of all sorts of
things. If you want anything 60 to Job Ross,
and YOU will be pretty sure to find ii.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-06
LIVE CHICK EMS {!


He is licensed city auctioneer, and if you have
anything to sell he will do it in the best manner
Rememb er the place, opposite Court Square
nov7dwtf. - JOB ROSS
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Now for Revolution.
BEAT THE DRUMS,

Don't be startled. The country's safe. Never
theless, immediate, instantaneous revolution is
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-06
NELODEONS

Piano style and portable. Twelve varieties,
from four to six octayes. Single and double
Reed, Rosewood and Black Walnut Cases.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-06
Attention, Everybody !

Being DESTROYS of reducing my stock, in order
to prepare for the Spring tr1ade, I will now offer
from this date to my old customers and all who
may favor me with a call,
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04
JOSH BILLINGS ON aoNes.

Josh Billings relateth his first expert.
ence with the gong lhusly: never can
eradicate holi from mi memory the sound
of the first gong ever heard. Twas sit
ting on the front step ov tavern 10 the
sitty of Bufferlo, smoking. The sun was
goin to bed, and the hesens fer an hour
vas blushin at the performance, The Ery
kanal, with its golden waters, was on its
way to Albany, and was perusin the line
botes fotn by, and thlnkiu ov Italy
(where use to liV) and her gondolers and
gallus wimmin. My entire sole was, as it
were, in a swet. wanted to KLINE, felt
CRATE. Iactually grew. There are things
in this life tu big to be trifed with; there
arc times when man brakes luce from
hisself, when he sees sperrits, when he
kin almost tuch the mune, and feels as
tho he kud fill both hands with the stars
of hevcn, and almost sware he was bank
president. That's what allied me. But
the korse oy true never did run smoothe,
this is Shaksperas opinyon too.) Just
as was doing my best-Gummer, cum
mer, spat, bang, bellcr, crash, roar, ram,
dummer, dummer, dum-with a tremen-
jus jump struck the centre ov the side
walk, with anutber l. kleared the gutter,
and with anuther | stood in the middle oil
the street, snorting like an Indian pony
at band of musick, l gazed in wild
dispare at the tavern stand. mi hart swell
ed up as outdoor oven, mi teeth was as
luce as n string of beeds. | thot all oy
the crockery in the tavern had fell down
! thot of fenomenons. l thot of Gabral
and his horn. was jest on the pint Of
thinkin of somethin else when the Ianord
knm ont to the frunt stupe ov The tavern
holden by string the bottom ov a old
brass kittle. He kawIed we gently with
his hand. | went slola and slola up tu
him, he kammed mi feres, he said it wa'
a gong, | saw the kussed thing, he said
supper was reddy, he axed me eff wut
hsv black or green tee, and | sed wud
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04
CASTLE BUILDING.

We wandered down the deep ravine
When sunset fires wers redly glowing,
And all the vale with purple sheen
And golden smokes was overhoWing,
The mountain slopes were still ablaze,
The tree-tOps burned like waving torches,
And rainbow rays Of rosy haze ....
Were flushing all the woodland porches,
BeH ond we saw the sunset skies,
With gates and walls and turrets builded--
Emhattled piles that seemed to rise,
Tier after tier with glory gilded,
o, look my love what Id ansOns bright
How rich and grand each climbing story
Look up, my love ! pll build tonight.
For you and me, House Of Glory
&c. hand in hand we rested still.
And upward looked thro' sunset splendor--
So, heart with heart in loving thrill,
Grow mute beneath the glamour tender.
And thus We built with painted mist,
Our castles grand, from floor to coping,
Until the last low sunbeam kissed -.
be gray ravine, and left us-g cropping.
Ah ne, my love the darkness falls
Full soon, TO shIoud our brightest dreaming .
And golden roofs and crystal walls
Are based full oft on cloudy seeming.
But, hand in hand and heart with heart,
We twain abide the twilight hoary
And wait until the shadows part
That hide from US our House Of glory.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

DIDN'r REcoGNIzE 1T-A wealthy man
Of Boston, who owns a country residence
in the suburbs of that city, recently became
dissatisfied with it, determined to have an
other, and instructed an auctioneer, famous
tor his descriptive powers, to advertise it
10 the papers at private sale, but to con-
ceal the location, telling the purchaser to
apply at his office. In few days the
gentlemen happened upon the advertise
ment, was pleased with the account of the
place, showed it to his wife, and the two
concluded it was just what they wanted
and that they would secure it at once -
So he went TO the Office OF the auctioneer
and told him that the place he had adver-
tised was such one as he desired, and be
would purchase it. The auctioneer burst
into laugh and told him that il was the
description of his own house where he was
then living. He read the advertisement
again, pondered over the GRASSY slopes"
'beautifnl vistas," Smooth lawn" ETC.,
and broke out, "is it possible! Well. auc-
tioneer, make out my bill for advertising
and expenses, for, by George, / wouldn't
sell the place now for three times what it
cost me !" -."' ".
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04
1luftry,
THE PRINTERS HoHEN LINDEN.

In seasons when our funds are low,
Subscriptions are provoking slow, ... p.
And few supplies keep up the fow,
OF dimes departing rapidiy.
But then we see a sadder sight
When duns come in from morn till night,
Demanding every "shiny" bright,
To be forked over sp eedily.
Our bonds and due bills are arrayed,
Each seal and signature displayed,
The holders must and will be paid,
With threat of law and chanc cry.
When to despair we're almost driven,
There's precious little fun in living
When our last copper's rudely riven
From hands that held it lovingly.
But larger yet the duns shall grow, ,'
With interest ADDED on below,
Lepgthening the chain feet or 50,
While gazing at them hopelss sly.
'Tis so that scarce we have begun,
TO Plead for time upon a dun,
Before there is another one.
Demanding pay fsrociously.
The prospect darkens ! on ye brave,
Who would your very bacon save
wsive pat rons, all your oretexts waivs,
And pay the printer honestly.
Oh, it would yield us pleasure sweet,
A few delinquents now to meet,
Asking OF us clear receipt, .. r..
For papers taken regularly.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

A SWEET TEMPER-No trait of charac-
ter is more valuable in a woman than a
sweet temper. Home can never be made
happy without it. 1t is like the flowers
that spring up in our pathway, reviving
and cheering us. Let man 60 home
weary and worn by the tolls of the day
and how soothing is word dictated by a
good disposition? tits sunshine falling
on his heart He is happy and the cares
of life are forgotten. A sweet temper has
a soothing influence over the mind OF a
whole family. Where it is found in the
wife and mother, you observe kindness and
love predomipatlng over the natural feel
ING of bad heart. Smiles and kind
words characterize the children, and peace
and love have their dwelling there, Study
then, to acquire and retain sweet temper.
Ii i more valuable than gold it eaptivates
more than beauty; and to the close ofl'fe
it retains all its freshness and power.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04
sS- The other dav a Young man boar

w- The other day young man board
ing at the Danforth House, was aeked the
time just as be set down to dinner. Lie
pulled ont what he supposed to be his
watch, bnt what was really live frog
the reptile hoped across the table to the
astonishment Of the young man. and to
the amusement of those who understood
the joke. A waggish fellow workman had
substituted the frog for the watch, the
young man having taken of bis vest and
aid il aside,
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

A FAIR RFToRr-A young lady dress
ed 10 Bloomer costume, who had wit a,
we'll as independence, was present at an
evening party a short time since, where
she attracted the attention Of the gentle
men and the sneers of some of the ladies'.
One extremely sensitive lady, who, nc
doubt, eLvied the pretty appearance of the
costume, remarked to the wearer that il
was very immodest. dress and unbecom
ing to a lady. TIE witty fair one replied
"If you should pull your dress up enough
to cover. your shoulders. il would then be
shorter than miner The modest lady
whose dress seemed 10 danger of falling
from her person, Immediately faiuted, and
fell into the arms efa waiter.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

"What's that picture on % said coun.
tryman in our hearing, the other day,in a prl,-s
store to the proprietor, who was turning over
soRe engravings "That, SIR" said the deal
er."is Joshua commanding the sun to stand
still" "Du tell Well, which is Joshua
and which is bis son ,"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

"What do you call this 2" said Mr.. Jones
Smith, gently tapping bis breakfast with his
fork, "Call it 2" suarled the lapdlady, "what
do you call 1t 2" "Well, really, said Smith,
Il don't know. There is hardly hair enough
in it for mortar, but there is entirely too
much if ii 10 intended for hash.n eet -
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

"In short biographical notice Of Pope
which compelled for an addition of his po-
ems" said an author, 81 briefly enumerated
his prose works, among which named his
memoirs of a Parish Priest" When the
proof came before me, found that the CON-
positor had set it Memoirs Of Paint Brush!'
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

Thousand of men breathe, move and live
pass off the stage of life, and are heard Of
no mnre. Whv? They did not see a
particle of their redemption, not word
they spoke could be recalled, and so they
perlshed, their light went out in darkness
and they were not remembered more tnau
the insects of Yesterday. Will you thus
live and die, ., man mmortal?--Live foI
something. Do good, and leave behind
YOU monument of virtue that time car
never destoy. Write your name in kind
ness, love and mercy on the hearts of tbous.
ands You come in contact with, year by yeal
and You will never be forg No; YOU
name, your deeds will be as legible on the
hearts you leave behind, as the stars on the
brow Of the evening. Good deeds vii
shine as brightly on the earth as the stars O
heaven.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

A man with very large bald head was
compmented on the fact that his caput was
analogous to Greenland. "Why so 2" he as.
ked Because il Is great white bear (bare)
place." was the reply.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

There is something exquisite in the YAM
kee's reply to the European traveller, when
he asked him whether he had just crossed
the Alps. oval, now, You call my attention
TO the fact, guess did pass risin' ground.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

81 wonder where those clouds are going 2,
sighed Flora, pensively, as she pointed with
delicate finger to heavy masses that foated
in the sky. Il think they are going to thun-
der !" said her brother.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

A very modest young lady who was pas
senger on board packet ship, 1t is said
sprung out of her berth, and jumped over
board on hearing the captain, during storm
order the matc to "haul down the sheets"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

Ata public dinner, Horne TOoke, hearing
of the retreat Of the Duke of York before the
French, gave as toast, "Ths brave followers
of the Duke of York" rr ....
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

We are always moving and .ifting ct
the Stone of of corruption, which lies upon
cur hearts, bu. yet we never stir it, or at
least never roll it off from u.s. We are
sometimes . little troubled with the guilt
Of our sins and then we must thrust our
desires out of our hearts /; but afterward,
We sprinkle ourselves over l know not
what holy water, and SO, are eontented to
let those desires stiil quietly within US
We every day truly confess the same sins,
and pray against them aud vet, we will
commit them as much as ever, and lie
as deeply under the power IF them. We
have the same water to pump out, in every
prayer; and still we let the same leak in
again upon US. We make a great deal of
noise and raise a great deal Of dust with
our feet, but we do not move from off the
ground on which We stood, we do not at
all 90 forward. Or, il we do sometimes
make little progress, we quickly lose
again the ground which We had gained !;
like those upper planets in the heaven,
which, as the astronomers tell us, some
times stand perfectly still ; have their sta
tions and retrogrsdations. as well as their
direct motions. As if religion were moth
ing else but dancing mp and down npon
the same piece of ground, and making sew
eral motions and frisking on it; and not
a sober journeying and travelling onward
toward some certain place.. = Z 'F aTa.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

AH Australian is exhl biting in England,
who allows himself to be struck in the
breast with a fourteen pound sledge hammer.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

A fellow was told at tai lor shop that three
yards of cloth by being wet, would shrink
one quarter ofa yard. well them" he In
quired, ''if you should vet a quarter Of o
yard, would there be any left 7" e-,-- ..
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

"Deacou," said a minister, after heavy
sermon, "Pn very tired" 'Tndeed," said
the deacon; ''then you'll know how to pit ty
u.s." .r.. a -.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

Arnold maids convention is to be held at
Little Rock. Arkansas, "to gain true knowl.
edge OF the the ma ture and attributes ofmen."
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

A schoolmas,sr in a neighborins town
while on his morning walk, passed by the
door OF a neghbor, who was excavating log
for a pig trough. ... ......v sim.
"Why," said the schoolmsster, 'sMr. S.
have you not furniture yet 2"
'EYes," said the man, "enough for my
own family, but expec. to board the school
master this winter, and am making prepara-
tio1s,n A'.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

One exceedingly warm day in July neigh
was very hot. a. ..
"Yes," says Joe, "if it wasn't for one
thing, should say We were going to have
thaw.r st ..
"What is that 2" inquired his friend.
"There's nothing froze," says Joe.
The man went on his way much cnligh ea-
ed
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

A chicken dealer in Fulton Market, named
Robbins, is said to be worth five million He
tends his own stall. g.m
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

Why does person that is poorly lose much
Of bis sense oftouch 2 Because he ldoesn't
feel we'll.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

: Two young princes, the sons Of Archduke
Charles Of Austria, had warm debate in the
presence Of no less parsonage than the Em-
peror himself. Greatly excited, one said to
the other -.. .aE sts.rE..I ra. .-s.
"Yoa are the greatest ass in Vienna =
Highly offended at the quarrel IN his pres-
snce, the Emperor interrupted them, saying
with indignation; a ..l E .
Come, come, young gentlemen, You forget
hat I an present "a
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

Briggs has faculty for getting things
cheap The other day be had a beautiful set
oftseth inserted for nothing. He kicked
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

President Johnson is going to- the Lookout
Mountain House.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04

Why is dishonest bankrupt like an honest
poor man 2 Because both fail to get rich.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-09-04
Wise amt 4ttermise.r

"When you are in tn key yJu must do as
the Turkeys do" as q lady Of great philologi-
calreputs once said. .S.f. 81