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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
George Francis Train.

The editor of the Louisville Courier
paints this pen-picture Of the "Prince OF
Blatherskites :" a locomotive that has run
off the track, turned upside down, with its
COW catcher buried in a stump, and the
wheels making thousand revolutions a
mlnute-s kite in the air which has lost its
tail-a human novel without hero--a man
who climbs tree for a birds nest out on
the limb and in order to get it saws the
limb off between himself and the tree-a
ship without rudder--a clock without
hands, sermon that is all text--a panto
mime of words-an arrow shot into the air
the spotbeosis of talk-the incarnation of
gab. Handsome, vivacious, versatile, mus.
eulsr, as neat as a cat, clean to the marrow,
a Judge of the effect Of clothes, frugal in
food and regular only in habi;s-a noon.
dsy mys.ery-s solved couundrum-a prac.
teal Joke in earnest--a cipher hunting a
figure TO pass for something; with the bisins
oftwenty men in his head ell pulling differ
emit ways; not bad as to heart, but q man
who bss shskes hapds With reverence.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
A new musieal instrument is on exhibition

A new m musical instrument is on exhibition
in New York city. II called the Mslo n.
ano, and is the work Of an Italian named
Caldera, who has taken out patent for his
invention in Turin. II was exhibited at the
Paris exposition wnere it created quite
sensation. The only difference between tne
melo piano consists in the addition OF TWO
little hammers, which, after strikinga Key
continue to oscilate until the key IS raiseu,
thus producing tremulo upon the note Oh
singular effect and beauty. These auA'iiAry
hammers are set in motion by spring wh'ch
is wound up before playing A pedal brings ~
them into play or throws them out o, ac'i3n
at the option of the performer, so that the
instrument may be used as an ordinary piano
il desired. The oscilla,ing hammers strike
the strings at the interval Of about quarter
ofa second Persons who have seen ana
heard the melo piano, pronounce 1t the most
effective musical instrument ever invented,
and declare that it must entirely supercede
the common pianoforte. The instrument IN
New \ ork is the frat and only one imported
into this country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
Senator sprague Out Again.
From the New York Herald. !

Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island, is out
again with a grand idea about the manage
ment of our national finances. He proposes
the creation in New York-the great money
centre of the country of National Coun
ell of Finance whose functions it shall be
to take charge of the public debt and the
revenues. and instead of using them for the
promotion of private schemes and specuIa
ton, employ them for the public benefit
The suggestion is not bad one; but what
security can be given that the proposed
"National Council of Finance may not be
composed of corrupt financial rogues, like
those who have recently come near essent
ally damaging the credit of the country by
their operations in Wall street?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

Commodore Vanderbilt is to day tne ,hiu
richest man in the country MI A. l. o'e"
art and William b. Astor only taking preGee
dence Of him Nothing Is more remartao.e
,ban the ease with which he conducts his e1'
tended and complicated business. With an
estate Of many millions to manage, he keeps
scarcely any books, but carries AL his adairs
in his head and manages them without the
least apparent eifor, or anxiety. Like MIR.
A. T. Stewart, he possesses the marvellous
power Of leaving his business IN his once
and never thinking of il during his hours OF
recreation. NJ,
"What is the secret Of your successY'
gentleman asked him not long since.
"There is no secret about it. All you
have to do is to attend to your business and
90 ahead y
"And that's alp
Except one thing. and that Is never tell
what you ere a going to do till you have dom
| it,
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In Remote Settlements OF Untold
Value.

Food makes blood blood makes the body, If
the blood be pure, tho blood is healthy. 30 If
We are not in health, We know some impurities
are lurking about which must be removed, and
the sooner the better
Brandreth's Pills remove all from the system
which nature needs no longer
The wonderful cures effected by Brandreth $
Pills have arrested the attention of enlightened
physicians Upwards of Ave thousand now use
them in their daily practice, and two hundred
have given their written testimony as to their
innocence and value, as cleansers of the bowels
and blood.
Their untold value is to these living in settle
ments where doctors only be had St great
expense For if you are sick you have only te
| take ono or more doses Of Brandreths pills tC
| get cured. Full directions are with each box.
Sold hv all Druggists septlsdH m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
STERLING SILVER-WARE
AND
AND FINE ELECTRO-PLATED WARE

THE Gorhsm Manufacturing Co, Of Provi-
/ dence, K. l., having the largest manufso-
tory of solid silver ware in the world, with the
most improved machinery, and employing the
most skilled labor, are enabled to offer an une'
qualled variety of new and beautiful designs in
dinner services, tea services, and every article
specially adapted for holiday and bridal gifts.
They offer also their we'll known and unrival-
led silver electro plated ware, in whichthey have
introduced new patterns of rare elegance. The
solid silveris guaranteed to be Of sterling purity
by q. S. Mint assay. The electro plate is guar
antsed to be superior to the finest Sheffield ware.
Orders received from the trade only, but these
goods may be obtained from responsible dealers
everywhere.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
Comfort and Bliss, or Pain and
Agony.

TAR. TOBIAS Celebrated Venetian Lniment
- whose wonderful cures, sure and instanta-
neous action, in cases of Chronic Rheumatism
Headache, Toothache, Group, Outs, Burns, Conc
civiIiied world, is no new catobpenDy but an
article that has stood tho test Of twenty-five
wears. The enormous sale and rapidly inereas-
inv demand is at once the surcst evidence OF y"
usefulness and popularity No family shou'a Dc
without bottle in the house. Hundreds OF dol-
lars and many hours of suffering may be saved
by its timely use. ,,-.,,,oo 20
Collie, Cramp and Dysentery yield .. "Ig0 W
its pain curative pr~r"''i's' ~ rs pe'ieoeiS ~
Youngest child. No matter if you have no con-
fdence in Patent Medicnes--try this, and you
will be sure and buy again, and recommend to
YOUR friends Hundreds of physicians recon-
mend it in their practice.
Sold by tn. Druggists any Storekeepers. Price
90 cents and One Dollar. Depot, 10 PARK Place,
New York. septl9a"lm'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

ST., 900 foiarps ' diseases ssy '' Which the
medical faculty have pronounced incurable, that
DIR. RICHAU's GOLDEN REMEDIES WILL
NOT CURE.
DIR. RICHAU's GOLDEN BALsAM Mol,
will cure Syphilis in its primary and secondary
stages, such as old Ulcers, liberated Sore
Throat, Sore Eyes, Skin Eruptions and Soreness
of the Scalp, Graduating disease and mercury
thoroughly.
DIR. RICHAU'S GOLDEN BALsAM Mo-,
will cure the third stages; eyphilitic and mer-
cureal Rbeumatitm etc. And defy those who
suffer from such diseases to obtain radical cure
without the aid of this medicine which does not
prevent the patients from eating and drinking
what they like. Price of either No. or 2, So
per bottle, or two bottles, 50.
DR.. RICHAU'S GOLDEN ANTID0TE.
A safe and radical cure of Gonorrhea, Gravel
and all Urinary Derangements, accompanied
with full directions. Warranted to cure. Price
81 per bottle.
DIR. RICHAU'S GOLDEN ELIXIR D'AM0UR.
A radical cure for General Debility in old or
young, impRrting energy to those who have led
life of sensualty. Price SIS per bottle, or two
bottles 81.
On receipt of price by mail or Express, those
remedies will be shipped to any place. Prompt
attention paid to all correspondents None gen
uine without the name of DIR. RICHAU'E
GOLDEN REMEDIES. b. D. RICHARDS,
sole proprietor, blow in glass of bottles. Ad,
dress, DR. B. D. RICHARDS,
No. 228 Varick street, New York. Office
hours from 3 A. NJ. 10 Q P. NJ. Circulars sent,
Correspondents answered.
maylldwIy.
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OFFER EXTRAORDINARY!
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In order to give the people an opportunity to
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

THE HANNA OIL WELL.-Mr. Henney
has shown US some geological specimens
raised from depth Of $50 feet, at the Han
ma oil well, which is steadily going down at
the rate of - inches per day. The spec''
mems are small pieces Of rock, varying III
color from Jet black to a dirty white. One
piece looks precisely like iron ore. TIT
company is confident that oil is there, an
is determined to find it. - Henry Count
Chronicle, 18Th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

Besides the premium on sheep, awarded
to j. X. Scott, Of Millersburg, at tho state
Fair, noticed in our last, we are gratlhed to
learn thu, our friend, d. j Noble, of New
Boston township, took the premium on ap,
plee. This is the third premium awarded
to Mercer county appes within seven years
-Aledo Record.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
St. Cloud Hotel.

THIS new and commodious house, located
l. corner Of Broadway and Forty Second ST.
possesses advantages over all other houses Tor
the accommod stion Of its guests. II was built
expressly for a fret class Family Boarding
House---:he rooms being large and en- suit, heat
ed by steam-with hot and cold water, and fur
nished second to nonei while the culinary de-
partment is in the most experienced hands,
aHording guests an unequsled table
One Of Atwood's Patent Elevators is also
among tho "modern improvements and at the
service Of guests at all hours
Tho Broadway and University Place Cars
ppss tho door every four minutes, running from
| the City Hall to Central Park, while the si1th
and Seventh Avenue Lines are but short block
on either side, Afording ample facilities for com
munieating with all the Depots. steAmooa,
Landings, places Of Amusement and Business Of
the great metropolis. ,
MORE 4 U0LLEY,
nch2sdgu, Proprietors.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

Teachers Institute AZ ueuee0o "' ;
The Aledo Banner pronounces the Ner'
Ger County Fair a complete success
The sdi,or of Havana paper publishes
,o,srsl challenge to all who believe
Nuuez boxed his ears.
George Law has been interviewed de
doesn't go to church, but stays at home ana
reads the papers. Also drives fifteen miles
day.
San Francisco has precocious bad boys
who earrote nice children on the street anu
rob them of candy and jack,kniVes'
The ex.Kipe of Naples will revive the
custom of presenting a richly caparisoned
white mare to the Pope,next June.
Mr.. Curtin set the Huss banqueters al
Prague in an "uproar Of enthusiasm by de- |
lvering half his speech in Bohemian ana
the other half in Russian.
I've Kim is ChiuamAn who has arrived
n, Omaha on his way around the world. lie
started seven years ago and has almost got
there.
The LAWYERS Of Columbus, Ga, fare en-
deavoriug to settle the question whether a
will -sde in Germany holds good here.
French chemist proposes to smear the
street uumbers of houses with phosphorus
so tina. people can find their way home IN
the dark.
The last h,deousness in the way OF a circus
name. 1t is Zoolohiprozonomadon.
Supervisors of Stephenson county nave
decided to have new court house erec'e'
in Freeport, at a cost not exceeding S0o
600
In the death of Jacob Strawn, Jr., who
sad event occurred last Sunday morning. u
10th. Jacksonville has lost most useful On
enterprising citizen.
The Report of Geneseo public schooiS
for the month ending October 9Th, 1869,
as follows: Average number enrolled, 56O
Average attendance, 523. Per centum
attendance 80 $40.
The Peoria Democrat says that marriage
at that city and vicinity are unusually nj
merous. and the preachers are reaping
golden. or rather greenback, harvest.
How are the prospects from political poir
of view, as regards the vote of the future
The democrats of Henry county shout
be proud of their paper, the Cambridg
Democrat, and give it a liberal support. /
is one of the finest printed and ablest cor
drcted country papers on our exchange lis
A dispatch from Detroit says that the \
tiopal French Convention got into gre
iangIe over the question of the adoption
resolutions favoring Canadian annexatio
which was finally adopted, whereupon h'
delegates Withdrew, claiming the action WI
unconstitutional, and have organized then
selves into q National Convention, an
claim to be the only proper body.
Several parties in Quincy, Ill.,, have r
Gently been the victims of gang
three swinders and forgers. Two Of the
have been arrested with some of the
plunder, but the other, who married your
lady of that city, and made an unsuccessi
attempt to get spurious gold check cash
at the National Bank, has abscondt
I,arre numbers of checks, drafts, lette
etc, were found upon the persons and IN
baggage Of the two who we're captured.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
1atchelor's Hair Dye.

This splendid Hair Dye is the beet 10 the
world the only true and perfect Dye harmless,
reliable, instantaneous; no disappointment no
ridiculous tints; remedies the i'll effects Of Daa
dyes; invigorates and leaves the Hair SOFT anu
beautiful black or brown sod by al ptusss''
and Perfumers, and soperly applied at tho wig
Factory, 10 Bond St., N. Y.
nprl7dly,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
L1FE HEALTH AND STRENG 7

LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH
to all who use it and follow nv directions. 1t
never fails to remove Nervous Debility, In pot
ency OF want of Power, and al weakness srisins
from excuses or Indisoreton, resulting in loss
of memory, unpleasant dreams, weak nerves,
headache, nervous trembling, general lassitude,
dimness of vision, flushing Of the skin, which,
if neglected, wilI surely lead on to Insanity or
Consumption. When the system is once sfeoted
it will not recover without help. 1t must be in
wigorAted and gthensd, to enable the suffer
err to fulfl the duties Of life.
This medicine has hecn tested for many years,
and il is warranted certain urs, no matter
how bad the case may he. Hundreds of certih-
Gates can be shown. Price one dollar per bot
tie, or six bottles for i've dollar.
Sold by all Druggists.
II you cannot peocure it send statement OF
your case and enclose the money to Bryan Co.,
g. Cedar Street, New York, and it will be sent
you. On receipt Of Five Dollars, bottle nearly
equal to seven small ones vii be sent TO any ex-
press office in the United States, charges psd.
Private circulars sent on application. Enclose
stamp. dec5 1d2tsw4wly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

The radicals of New York are going to
Eight NIT Sigel' again. He leads the col
umn for Secretary Of State. Mr.. Greeley
consents to sacrifice himself for the office
of Comptroller, in place of Thomas Hill
house, resigned. VIM. b. Tay Tor also courts
martyrdom for State Engneer, in place OF
John G. Robinson.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
pRRoRs OF YoUrE.
- SPECIFIC PILLS

Young Men, the experience Of ears has de-
rnonstrated the fact that reliance may be placed
in the efficacy OF
BELLS SPECIFIC PILLS
For the speedy and permanent cure Of Seminal
Weakness the result of Youthful Indiscretton,
which neglected, ruins tho happiness, and unhts
the sufferer for business, social society or mar
riage. They can be used without detection or
interference with busness pursuits.
Price one dollar per box, or four boxes Tor
three dollars. If you cannot procure these Pliis,
enoloso the money to Bryan d Co., 81 Cedar 81
Nev York. and they will be sent by return mail
we'll sealed, Private circulars to Gentlemen sent
free on application. Enclose stamp.
lnc2l l2tnWA wlY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

Arm BRoKEX.-The son OF Hanoy, OF
Saxton, a lad Of some six years, Tell from
horse one day last week, and broke his arm
lust below the elbow very badly-the bones
protrud ing through the skin. He was cared
for by Dr. Smiley, and is getting WE'LL
Re,,1nee B1djc1l
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

We learn from published sketch Of the
life and tunes Of James Fisk, Jr., that he
commenced his business career IA an em-
ploye in Van Amburgh's menagerie, and
served long time in 'stirring up the AM,
mails Here, then, We have the solution OF
his wonderful skill in stirring up the bulls
and bears of Wall street. Trained among
lions, hvenas, and royal Bengal tigers, the
bulls, bears and lame ducks of Wall street
were mere childs play to Fisk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
CORN MEAL MILLS

TN CONNECTION with his Planning Mill, the
l subscriber is still conducting the Novelty
Corn Neal Mills. and has constantly on hand
superior quality of white ana yellow kiln dried
meal, by the barrel or hundred pounds. Highen
market price paid for Corn. The patronage Of
h, p.slis 10 respectfully solicited.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD,
NOW OPEN TO
Rock Island!
.
Summer Arrangement!

THE short and direct route Fl, N Racine Nil
! waukec, and all points in Wiscorsin, TO
Rock Island and Davenport, and all points IN
Southern Iowa and kAnsGs.
On and after Sunday, Sept. ~, 1899, trains on
the Western Union Railroad will le0Ve and ar
rive at Rock Island, as follows:
Trains leave Rock Island at $40 a. NJ, and
325 p. IN.
Arrive at Rsck Islsrd, 500 P. M, and 1850
an.
Making close COZ nectiOn with In'feDger trains
at the following points: -.
AT RACINE JUNCTION, from and to Mil
uaukte AID Chicago.
AT CLINTON, from and TO all points IN
Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota.
AT FREEPORT, from and TO Gal'no, Du-
buQuc, and all points North and Wet.
AT SAVANNA, with steamer "Hendtr'on'
| from and to Dubuque, and with st. Paul Packets
AT FULTON, with trains from tnd to Cedar
| RAPIDS. Marshall, Boone and Omaha.
At ROCK ISLAND, with trains from and to
| Muscatinc, Washington, Iowa City. GIinnelb
| Des Moincs, Omaha, and the Union Pacific
| Railroad: and with steamers from and to all
| points on the Mifsissippi river between Rock
| Island and st. Louie. Rates Of freight and fare
| always as low by this as by other lines.
| d. A. OLIN, Gcnl Supt.
| EFF. BARNES. Asst Sup't.
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ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN.

On the Errors and Abuses incident to outh
and Eary Manhood, with the humane we" Oh
,rastment and cure, sent by mail free Of charge
address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box p
phiiadeIpha, Pa. SeptZto"'"'
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FRIGHTfUL DEVELOPMENTS!
NGurderous Preparations.
HARMLESS Vegetable bye,
CristadorO's Excelsior Hair Dye


If you require q reliable remedy, use the best
Or. Harvey's Female Fills,
have no equal. They are safe and sure in ord
mary anseg. PRICE, One Dollar per Box.
Ir. Aarvey's Golden Fills,
four degrees stronger. They are intended for
special cases. Price, five dollars per box.
Private circulars sent free. Enclose stamp.
If you cannot procure the pill enclose the mon
ey and address BRYAN 4. CO., 81 Cedar street,
New York, and on receipt theyNwfil be scnt we'll
sealed by return mail.
dec2ld2tau4wly.
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Our plows always scour in the most difficult sol
THEY NEVER FAIL.

We have discovered peculiar hardening pro-
cess, by which unifolm accuracy aud Adaptable
ty to particular soils are secured.
mayI gfm.
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A. CAR ID.

A CLERGYMAN, while residiSg IN 49,
n America as a missionary, d''ot''e N.
Wa.sn... ps,Iy bsosy. Di,ssses of the Urinary
VA ssmI,aI organs ara tho whole train of dis
- hronaht on BY baneful and vicious habits.
Gs.. ,,,,Dfn,, have been CURED by this noble
,o,oadS prompted by desire to benefit the Of
49, and unfortunate, will send the recipe foi
ng and using this medicine, in sealed
ipn,elope to auy one who needs 1t, free Of charge
Address. JOSEPH I. INMAN,
Station D, Bible House,
,snobdu3n. New York City.
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grvsn's life Tnvigorator.

OR REJUvENATING ELIXIR,
For all arrangements of the Urinary Organs. 1t
gives
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

CsI 00DBEWARD for any case of the
~ sOOO following diseases, which the
medical faculty have pronounced ipcurable, that
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-15

DIR. RICHAU's GOLDEN REMEDIES WILL
NOT CURE.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-05-19

From an exchange we copy the follow
ing table of distances, running time, and
other facts connected with the great trans
continental route.
The great Pacific railroad attracts such
general attention, not only throughout our
own nation, but in Europe, and inquiries
: are 90 frequent regarding the particulars
of travel, that We have compiled the fol-
lowing table. from the best material at
hand, showing as nearly as possible, the
various distances run, from point to point,
and the ordinary running time consumed
in making the trip from New York, over
each section of the road to San Francisco,
the great metropolis of the golden west.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-05-19

blossoms of the almond and the gorgeous
pink of the peach How the rich verdure
and golden fruit of orange and lemon
would contrast with the foliage of that
tree which has been made sacred by its
memories Of Olivet and the Holy Land !
How the endless macchie, the mrytle tree,
the arbutus, with its red. ripe berry, and
the laurustinus, instead Of furnishing ma
terial for cooking, would make this island
a magnificent boquet worthy to be laid
before the Olympians ! Yet many of these
fragrant and beautiful plants are being
made into-charcoal. The bright, blue
flags of smoke which float here and there
upon the mountain sides, proceeded from
the carbon-makers. The heavy-laden carts
we meet have their sacks full of black dia-
monds-for is not carbon of the diamond 2
The cuisine of France, SO celebrated, is
lighted by the coals which are made from
the most aromatic plants known to the sun
and earth But work is not in this peo-
pie. Out of two millions and quarter of
acres of which Corsica is composed, it is
estimated that only one. sir-hundretA part
is under cultivation In a land where the
seasons are one-even as the sun is one
and where perpetual vegetable life is the
law, the great body of tho $50, 900 people
of the island are content with chestnuts
and the memory of Paoli, goats curd and
the glory of Napoleon!