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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-13
CHAPTER "

LESTER ESCAPES AND HEARS FROM HOME.
We left David Lester on his lonely island,
planning his escape, with Il ship in sight
| from the elevated point where he was at
work He waited TIL night and until n
priest Of the idolatrous temple came to
chain him in his dungeon, where they night.
" confined him and then suddenly leapng
upon the priest, be bore him to the floor,
chained and gagged him, disguised himself
in priestlv robes, stained his face brown
with dirt, went to the shore where the CO,
noes were lying, entered one Of them, and
padded out to sea in the direc tion in which
he had seen the ship.
He padded for hours with all his strength,
and had gone so far that the lights Of the
island could no. be seen, and yet no ship
had been found and now the wind was rails
| ing and storm was threatening.
"Oh, God Am | forsaken2" he cried,
in an awful anguish, seized with fear that
the wind would take the ship from him.
"Must perish here?'
At that moment when hope was dying, he
beheld a sight that turned all his wild woe
| into vet wilder ecstacy.
There to the northward, was the ship,
standing directly towards him, with all sails
set to catch the rising breeze, aud not half q
mile away.
eyes, there she is" be shouted. "She is
coming this way. am saved--saved y
He raised his arms to heaven in a mute
thanksgi ing and sobbed aloud the glad
tears streaming down his worn and haggard
| cheeks.
| The ship came nearer and nearer
| He redoubled bis wild shouts, his heart
and soul in his voice.
| An answering cry came suddenly from
the ships deck, and she drew steadily near
er--sweryed from her course slightly, and a
rope was thrown from her deck, falling into
| his canoe.
He seized the rope in'desperate eagerne So,
and group of sailors leaning over the
ships side, drew him aboard.
In an instant more the ship had resumed
her course, and was moving in stately fash.
ion before the breeze.
"Saie at last' murmured Lester, leaning
against the bulwarks, weak and nerveless as
an infant. "Oh, the gladness of this
| hour !"
Poor man He did not dream at that
moment that his adverse fate was even re.
lentlessly closing around him; that be was
on one of bis own shps--,he Cyclone that
that ship was commanded By bitter foe in
league with Col Nichols, who, on recogniz,
ing him. would without remorse consgn
him again to the mercies of the Pacific in
his Indian canoe.
On inquiry, Lester learned that the YES,
sci was the Cyclone, and in the light of the
cabin lamp recognized her captain. Tear.
ing of his pries,ly robe, and viping the
stain from bis face with It's coarse folds, be
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-13
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
FIYinR Foxes,

After hobbling our horses with stirrup.
leather on some good grass on the top Of
Blacks mountains we proceeded down its
rather precipitous sides, and soon our eyes
were as much astonished as they were
gladdened by the sight Of many acres Of
trees literally black with foxes, More than
halfofo our company commenced operations
bur after about q quarter of an hours tre-
mendous slaughter we had the morifica-
ton to see that nearly every one
of the flying foxes was on the wing,
aud wonderful sight it was, The bush
was about mile and a half long, and the
whole length and breadth of it was
nothing but vast cloud of foxes, wheeling
aud hobbling, and "bobbing round" and
round. At the lowest calculation there
could not have been less than fifty thous-
and, and L believe if that number were
doubled it would be nearer the truth. Our
party had bJ this time got pretty well
spread all over the ground, and for some
time wherever two or three of the foxes
tried to fasten on tree, they quietly came
to grief and some of the party brought
them down on the wing. This exciting
state of affairs lasted until little past
uUOD, WhCu Il1O Sull VI OO1lO W
camp" The call was quickly complied
with, and ample justice was done to the
eatables provided. After half an hours
rest, away we started, and now "the fun
grew fast and furious" The foxes were
completely tired with their unusual exer-
tons of the morning, and would only fly
from tree TO tree, and in many instances
from one side of the tree to the other, and
all that the sportsmen had to do was to
load and fire, which they did as fast as
their guns would allow them many ofthem
having to apply wet handkerchiefs, to their
guns, which they rubbed to keep cool,
being afraid that they would blow the pow
der off while they were loading; but it
would be impossible to give you any idea of
the shooting done for the next few hours
or of the wild enthusiasm which was felt
by nearly all the party; but like every other
enjoyment and excitement, even that must
come to an end; and shortly before five
o'clock, knowing the distance we had to re-
turn home, and the darkness of the night,
with one accord We turned homeward, =
Australian Hdltnts.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
THE COMING GIRL.
GA Thing of Beauty and Joy For-
ever.o
From The Church Union

From the Church Union.l
She will vote, will be of some use in the
world, will cook her own food, will carr
her own living, and will not die an old
maid. The coming girl will not wear the
Grecian Bend dance the German, ignore
oil possibilities of knowing how to work
will not endeayor to break the hearts ol
unsophlsticated young men; will spell cor
rectly, understand English before she
affects French; will preside with equal
grace at the piano or washboard; will spin
more yarn for the house than for the street
will not despise her poor relations, or the
hand of an honest worker; will wear bon
net; speak good, plain, unlisping English
will darn her own stockings; will know how
10 bake doughnuts, and will not read the
Ledger oftener than she does her Bible.
The coming girl will walk five miles O
day, if need be, to keep her cheeks in 0
glow; will mind her health, her physical
development, and her mother; will adopt
a costume both sensible and conducive tc
comfort and health; will not confound hy'
pocrisy with politeness; will not place
lying to please above frankness; will have
courage to cut an unwelcomo acquaint.
ance; will not think refinement is French
duplicity; that assumed hospitality, where
hate dwells in the heart is better than
condemnation; will not confound
grace of movement with silly affectation
will not regard the end of her being ia
have beau. The coming girl will not look
to Paris, but to reason for her fashions
will not aim to follow foolish fashion be.
cause milliners and dressmakers decreed it
will not torture her body, shriyel her soul
with puerilities, or ruin it with wine OIL
pleasures. In short the coming girl will
seek to glorify her Maker and to enjoy
mentally His works. Duty will be her aim,
AMI life o living reality.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
Accident on the Pacific Railroad.
From the Cheyenne Leader, June 2s.l

From the Cheyenne Leader, June 20
Through the kindness of a friend, who
came down on last nights train we have
the particulars of the accident which oc.
Cured to train bound east. when near
Laramie, yesterday. Exaggerated reports
Of the extent Of damage done were current
in town last evening. We lay the follow
ing facts before our readers, and they may
be considered correct: About o'clock yes.
terday afternoon, an excursion train, having
on board Ben Wade and o party of Con-
gressional notables and other distinguished
persons, when nearing the crossing of the
Laramie River bridge some three miles
west of Laramie City, ran into large herd
Of cattle. All the cars, some five in num-
Der, were thrown from the track, and the
tender was completely smashed. One per-
son, the brakeman was killed. Several OF
the passengers sustained some bruises,
none Of them, however, Of serious nature.
Eleven head Of cattle were killed. The
delay of the regular train, due here last
evening at o'clock, was occasioned by the
time consumed in the removal Of the wreck
from the track. II arrived about o'clock
this morning
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
Wonderful Escape from Death.
[From The New York Sun, June 20 /

On Thursday afternoon child. six years
of age, began sliding on the balusters of
the stairway in the fifth story Of the build
ing 13 Chambers Street. The staircase is
a spiral one, and the space between its coils
is not more than four foot wide. Looking
down the stairway from the top of the
building TO the ground floor, seems like
looking downs deep we'll. While endeavor-
ing to slide down the baluster, the child fell
striking on the stairway from side TO
side as she went down. fully fifty feet.
The little girl struck tho floor glass at
tho bottom with such force that her head
went through and she was pulled out by
the heels. The mother and friends rushed
to the bottom of the staircase, expecting 10
find the body mangled beyond recognition,
but found the child alive. DIR. II. q. Ba.
ker, of Chambers street. was summoned,
and ascertained that her injuries were not
serious, though thescalp bore several deep
gashes from the breaking Of tho thick hoor
glass. Yesterday morning, 10 the aston
ishment Of all, the child was walking about
very sprightly. and was doing we'll She
goes to Albany with her parents to-day.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
A Girl Murdered for Fifteen Shlllings.

Rosser, who now lies in the Hereford
Police Station, England, is puddler from
the Forest of Dean. He says that on the
10th of June, 1867, he WAS on tramp, and
met by accident, in the town of Usk, q
youRg woman, with whom he went to the
Bridge Inn to have some drink She ask
ed him if he intended to call at Monmouth,
and he replied that he should go on the
morrow. She then asked him if he was
going to ride or walk, and he answered
that he must walk, as he had no money
The girl told him that her name was Jane
Edwards, and that as he was going to stay
in USk that night he might as we'll stay
with her, as she had sufficient money to
pay for what they wanted. He then went
to the rear of the house, where he saw an
old fire CRATE, when the idea of getting one
of the loose bars in it and numbering the
girl for her money was suggested to his
mind. He took out one of the bars, secret
ed it under his coat, entered the
house, and invited her TO go with
him for a walk. The girl consented,
and they started but just after they had
passed the bridge he took the iron bar
from beneath his coat and struck her on the
back of the head, by which she was rem
dered senseless. He then searched her
pockets and took los, and having torn a
riband from her bonnet, threw the body
into the river and left Usk, ever since
which time he had been tramping the
country in search of work, and enduring
the greatest misery which he regarded as
n judgment Of Heaven. In fact he felt he
could no longer resist the power that i'm
PEELED him to confess.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
Radicals and the Imneri0list.

The ImperiOlist upbraids its radica'
friends of the press for cowardly refusing tc
take the decided stand in favor of the estab
lishment of an imperial dynasty in this
country, although it insist they are secretly
in favor of the movement. 1t says;
In matter Of such vast and permanent
concern to the people of America, it is moi
right that we should be left to combat, sin.
gle handed and alone, the blind passions
and ignorant prejudices of the masses. Tc
them, as well as to US in our efforts to i'm
press on the mind of the people the great
and important truths which are more than
proved by the experience of the past hal
century, both here and in Europe, let then
declare boldly and unhesitatingly in favor
of an empire.
The advocacy of these principles is mere
ly question of time with the radical
papers. They believe the country is not
yet ripe for such a movement, but are en-.
gagged clandestinely in instilling these doc.
trines in the minds of the people, both by
precept and practice. The Imperialist is
merely the advance guard as the Liberator
was in the crusade against slavery. IT will
find co-laborers in due time among the rad
ical press Of the country, and will not have
long TO wait either.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
A Family Drowned.

We learn OF distressing accident having
occurred in Pre-Emption township on Sat.
urday, the 18th instant. A Swode family,
consisting OF man and wife and two chill.
dren, reside about four miles east ofMr. II.
Boones, near Edwards. The man left
home in the morning for work, and on re-
turning at night found no one at home, and
made search for them. Knowing that his
wife intended to 60 to a neighbor's during
the day, living on the opposite side of the
creek, he proceeded TO the place they were
in the habit of crossing. We are informed
that the family were in the habit pfCrossing
the stream on raft made for tho purpose.
Nothing was to be seen of wife or children,
but small bundle found at the waters
edge was convincing proof that they had
went there for the purpose of crossing, and
forced the unwelcone thought upon the
mind Of the husbend and father, that his
loved ones had, perhaps, met a watery
grave. The noighbors knew nothing OF
their whereabouts, and under the circum-
stances were forced TO the conclusion that
they were drowned. The next day the citi-
zens of the neighborhood turned out and
dragged the creek for the purpose of find
ing them. The day was spent in the search,
and one of the children found In pile Of
driftwood. On Monday the search was re-
newed, and the mother and other child
found.
1t is supposed that in attempting to cross
the stream, (Which was considerably swoll.
en) that the raft cameunmanageable and
that the mother and children perished to-
gether, almost in sight oftheir home.-A
do (IH) Record.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

AaooD medicine is welcome friend in
every household, for IL not only relieves the
sick but II brings with u the assurance Of a
speedy euro. Such medicine ia FoUaEnAs
Compound Iodiniged Cod Liver Oil. Being
Ave timos as strong as tho best Cod Liver
Oils sold, II will cure affections Of tho lungs,
only give temporary relief Every one suffer-
ing should give itatrial. II is sold every
where.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
No. 2S.

Nervous Debility with its gloomy attend
ants, low spirits, depression, involuntary
emissions, loss Of semen, spormatorrh@o,
loss Of power, dizzy head, loss OF memory,
and threatened impotence and imbecility
find sovereign cure in Humphreys Homeo.
pathic Specific, No. twenty-eight. Composed
Of the most valuable mild and potent Cura'
tivos, they strike at once at the root Of the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis.
charges, and impart vigor and energy, life
cured thousands OF cases. Price $500 per
package Of Six boxes and vial, which is very
important in obstinate and old cases, or 81
per angle bog. Sold by all druggists, and
sent by mail Oh receipt Of price. Address
Humphreys Specific Homeopathic Medicine
Co, 562 Broadway, New York.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

BEAUTIFUL WoMAN.-f you would be beau
tiful use Hagan's Magnolia Balm.
II gives pure Blooming Complexion and
restores Youthful Beauty.
It's effects are gradual, natural and perfect
ItRomoves, Redness, Dlotches and Pim-
Piles, cures Tan, Snnburn and Freckles, and
makes Lady Of thirty appear but twenty
The Magnolia Balm makes the Skin Smooth
Check che VI SIow With WI tSe Bloom Of M You % and i'm. o
parts fresh, plump appearance TO the coun-
tenance No Lady heed complain Of hor
Complexion when rs cents will purchase this
delightful article.
The best thing TO dress the Hair with Is
Lyons Kathairon.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

Two YEARS AGO We called attention TO the
excellent qualities Of G., A. Prince q Co. Is
Organs and Melodeons, manufactured in
their extensive establishment In Buffalo, N.
Y. Since that time tho resources OF these on
torprising manufacturers have been vigor
ousy developed, that with the facilities now
at their command, they have improved even
upon those superior qualities OF their Instru
ment TO which we then bore witness. This
improvement is particularly discernible in
the appearance OF tho articles they now offer
to tho public--their splendid finish, their
elegance, and that exquisite symmetry and
beauty that render them desirable as parlOr
ornaments. For the use OF small churches,
Sunday schools, Academies and for private
residences, where the attributes most valua.
Bile in such instruments can be appreciated,
the Organs and Melodeons Of Prince ~ 90.
arc unoqualed, as tho extraordinary demand
for thom attest Mr.. NJ. A. Stowell, OF In
dianapOlla, is tho agent, and can always ex-
hibit q fine assortment.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14
TIE BEST AID on1om1 ToN1o Of Iron

THE BEST AND 0RIorNAI TONIC Of Iron
Phosphorus, and Oalisaya, known az
Ferro Phosphorated Elixir OF Ca.
lisaya Bark. Tho Iron restores color 10
tho blood, the Phosphorus ronews waste ol
tho nerve tissue, and tho Calisaya gives
natural healthlulnoss 10 the digestive or.
gans, thereby curing dyspepsia ~ IFS yarioua
forms, Wakefulness, General Debility. and
Depression OF Spirits. Manufactured only by
CA5WELL, HAZARD 4 CO., successors to
Caswoll, Mack Il Co., Now York. Sold by al
DruRRists
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

DR. J. M. LINDSEY Dear Sir;--Wo are hap.
by to inform you thnt Ltldseys Improved
Blood Sedt-cher' has cured case OF Bcrofula
which had beon running for Ave years The
flesh was eaten OF the lady arm 80 that the
working Of The sinews could bo seen. Shoi
at the eighth bottle now, and the flesh
growing on very fast
JNo. RAIsToN Son, Elderlon, Pa.
The great Blood Purifier Of the age Is lind
bottles at once.
II. Il. SELLERS a Co. Sole Prop'rs
Pittsburgh, Pa.
na-None genuine without their name OF
the bottom OF the outside wrapper.
For sale by all Druggists.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

TROUBLE IN THE CAMP The Washington
correspondence of the New York Tribune
says that q number of prominent Pennsyl-
vania republicans who arrived in Washing
ton the other day represent that there O
very serious division among the leaders of
the party in their state, with no prospect Of
union before Incorporating gubernatorial
campaign, One faction goes so far as Ia
threaten to nominate and support o candi.
date independent of the regular nomination
of the party. Some of the most prominent
of the "disorganizers, as they are termed
are federal offlce-holders Thisis especially
the case among the government officials OIL
Philadelphia. II seems to be fight of the
city politicians against those from the coun-
try districts. A effort is making TO bring
about several removals among the Philadel-
phia officials, or have them stop their inter
ferapoe in the organization of the party for
the coming campaign.
The RADICAL QUARREL in Minnesota is
very bitter, A correspondent of the Chi
cago Republican, writing from Rochester,
in that state, says;
"There Is no use concealing the fact that
notwithstanding We gave $4,000 majority
for Grant, there is possibility Of our
losing the state this fail. Well informed
politicians all understand and acknowledge
II. We cannot afford to hazard the sue
cess Of the republican party to please a
certain clique, or to benefit any mans
chances for tho United States Senate.
Something must be done TO harmonize the
party, or defeat is certain"
The only thing that viii "harmonize'
the discordant elements in the radical par
ty is to create frst-class Offices enough to
supply all the applicants for position, and
allow them TO subsist on the people. Any
other course will prove abortive.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

GLASS WORKS. The o'Hara Glass Works,
James b. Lyon Il Co., Pittsburg, Pa, make
the finest pressed, blown, cut and engraved
Table Glassware, and the best, ,clearest and
most reliable flint glass Lamp Ohimneys, oi
all patterns Round, Sun, aud Bulb. nTAl-
ways ask for Jas. b. Lyon Il Co.'s glassware
and chimneys.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

The rain storm throughout Kansas
still continues. Crops are reported con-
siderably injured, but in other ways but
little damage has been done. 'A
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

AN entire car load of calves and sheep
were found TO be dead from sufTocation,
occasioned by close packing, on the Morris
and Essex Rosd, at Newark, on Tuesday.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

The Valley Of Virginia will raise five
million bushels OF wheat this season.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-07-14

WOMAN ANALYzED. "A Philadelphia pa
per says that young woman Of that city,
who had acquired the habit Of whitening
herself with cosmetics from head TO foot,
recently took medical bath, and, on
emerging from it, was Mortified Mt finding
herself as black as an Ethiopian. The trans
formation was complete. Not vestige Of
the supreme Caucasian race was left. Her
physician was sent for in alarm and haste.
On his arrival he laughed immoderately,
and said: "Madam, you are not i'll; you are
no longer woman, but sulphuret II il
not now question Of medical treatment,
but of simple chemical action. / shall
amaze you. Come, shall submit you to q
bath of sulphuric acid diluted with water.
The acid will have tho honor of combining
with you; il will take up the sulphur-the
metal will produce sulpbate. and we shall
find as a precipitate very pretty woman. y
The good-natured physician went through
with his analysis, and the belle was re-
stored to her membership with the white
race. Young ladies who are ambitious oi
snowy compilations should remember this
and be careful what powder and cosm etici
they use--if they use any nc all.
The union Democrat., 1869-01-30

APPoINTMENr-The Calaveras Chronicle
Radical paper, speaks in the fattering
language below quoted, concerning the newly
appointed Judge of the Eleventh Judicial
District:
To fill the vacancy in the Judgeship of
the Eleventh judicial District, occasioned by
the resignation of Hon. S. w. Brockway
Governor Haigbt has commissioned A. C..
Adams. Esq, of Mokelumne Hill. In his
selection of a successor to Judge Brockway,
the Governor not only exhibited good judg-
ment, but he also reflected the sentiments
and gratifed the wishes of large majority
of the people of the District. Although Mr..
Adams differs. politically, with the party
which elected his predecessor, we are inclined
to the opinion that his appointment gives
more general satisfaction than could other
wise have attained. No one acquainted with
Mr.. Adams will for a moment entertain fears
that he will allow his judgment to be warped
or his decisions influenced by political bias.
As citizen. bis character for probity, up
rightness and an honorable course in business
relations is unimpeached, while as lawyer
he stands in the front rank Of the profession.
His qualifications for the position are unques-
tionable. Quick of perception, man of
sound Judgment, well yersed in the law and
Its application, with mind disciplined by
years of practice at the Bar, be is eminently
htted TOR seat upon the Bench.