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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-25
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD,
NOW OPEN TO
Rock Island!
Summer Arrangsment!ee

THE short and dirert route from Racine, NIL
L waukes, And all points in Wisconsln, TO
Rocs Island and davenport, and al points In
Southern Io-a and K an.ss
On and after SunAay. May stb. 1870. trains
the Western Union Railroad will leave and
rive at Rock Island, So follows:
Trains leave Rock Island At $40 o. m, and
500 p. N.
arrive At R.ck island, 5:ss p. m, and ll:5e
.. m.
Making ,lo,s con neciion With psssebg ger T. aims
at the fol- wing points:
AT RACINE JUNCTION, from aad to Mil
ssuke d Chicago.
AT CLINTON, from and to all points In
Sortheru Wisconsin End Minnesota
AT PREEP0RT, from and 10 Galsna, Du-
buque, are all points North aud Wet
AT SAVANNA, with steamer "Hendrrscn"
from and u Dubuque, and With St Paul Packets
ATFULTON, .ith trains from and TO Cedar
Rapids, Marshall, Boone and 0mata
At ROCK ISLAND, with trains from and TO
Muscatine, Washington, Iowa CITY, aripnell,
Des Moinee, Omaha, and the Union Pacific
Railroad: and with steamers from and 20 all
points on the Missistirpi river between Rock
Island and 81. Louis. Rates Of freight and fare
always 80 low by this sc BY other linee.
D.A OLiN, Gpn'l supt.
E. r. BIRSEs. Ass't sur't-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21
Vol. 66.-3340. No. 9.

crying and sobbing, and wanted to 20 and Sc,
him but her mother told her that she could
not, as the least noise might make him worse
but that she might see Walter the next day
il he were better
kittie lay awake long time that night
thinking how lonely Annie must be without
any brothers; and felt that if Freddy should
die she could never forgive herself for feel
ing as she had toward him.
The next morning, before Kiuie was up.
her mother came to her room and told her
that both her brothers were better; that she
had watched with DR.. Green by Frcddys bed
side all through the long night, fearing he
would not live till morning but lust before
daylight he opened his eyes and called "mam.
ma; the doctor said he was better. and
hoped he would now get well.
When her mother had gone back to her
brothers, kittie knct down and thanked God
that he had spared them and asked Him to
help her to keep her resolution never to be
unkind to them again. She saw Annie out
in the yard, and called to her to come to the
fence and told her that Walter and Freddy
were both better
" Oh, Annie do you remember | said one
day that | wished | had no brothers? |
thought of it when they were so sick aud it
made me feel dreadfully. knew if they did
not get well, could never be happy again,
and now am going to try and never be cross
or selfish any more"
kttie sometimes forgot her resolution, aud
got impatient; but whenever she spoke un-
kindly, she was sorry, and tried to do better
She had learned lesson that she should never
forget.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21

TnE DEAD SECRET, one Of Wilkio Collins's best
and most popular novels, has just been issued by
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William Wilkie Collins is one of the best rs we'll
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regarded as his superior in some respects lie
belongs TO the sensational school but he plots
and develops his stories with great care and
ability, and in style that ia chaste and correct
while at the same time it is flowing and brilliant
For sale at phinney's.
y new volume commenced with the November
number of Coon WORDS FOR THE YouNG, and
we sincerely commend the magazine to fathers
and mothers as the richest and most tasteful
repository for youth ever brought to notice in
this country. The articles are By some Of the
most charming writer's Of the age, and the pic
lures are abundant and excellent The choice
collection offered every month in this periodical
cannot but have a refined and healthy influence
in the home circle.
ArrLEroNs' ALMANAC for 1871 is both useful
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contains much useful information, and a great
deal Of very excellent literature, in which we
notice an exquisite original poem by Alice Cary
BY RENTING forty cents to the publishers. D.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21
Where are the Children 7

One can't help asking this question any
day and everyday, as one meets the small
gentlemen and ladies whose ages used to guar,
antee their childhood. Yes, where are the
chidron2 Where is the od-fashioned girl of
whom Miss Alcott tells, who is simple, and
a little shy, and respectful to those older than
herself2 On the street we see little creatures
with high-heeled boots, and over-skirts bunch:
ed and bowed and ruiiied hair crimped, hats
loaded with wings and breasts and feathers,
and tiny hands cased in kid gloves and carry
ing fancy parasols. Even the school costume
is not much less ornate. Clothing that would
have been tasteful and costly enough for ho-
iday occasions few years ago, is now the
ordinary school wear. But the manners do
not seem to grow finer with the dress. I'm
der these bowingcd, breasted and feathered
hats, one sees eyes already claiming admira-
tou, conscious, smirking little faces, with a
sell-satished expression wherein all childhood
is lost one hears, too, smart and sharp dia-
logues gossip and slang and fashion, and
talk about beaux-no shy mention OF some
boy-lavorite, but cool unblushing discussion
of the varied merits and demerts OF the
youthful masculines If any one doubts this,
let him or her walk lesurely behind two or
three small dcmoiseles on their way to school
some day, or listen in horse-cars to their
chatter sometimes There are blessed breaks,
thank Heaven, in this talk, where dolls and
tea-sets, and fairy tales have legitimate sway
for awhile. But even here French dolls,
dolls who carry parasols, wear corsets, and
sport chignons aud the whole array of femi-
nine finery, insinuate themselves to the envy
and desire of young hearts. And If we meet
all this on the street, look in at the parties.
and they are legion in every city parties
where the tiny dresses are Of costliest silk
and lace and velvet, aud where the little pup
pets under their loads of fnery, dance and
dirt and mince in their high-heelod distortions
OF boots with ali the aplomb Of their elders.
Ii is a relief to see these miniature men and
women fall out with each other now and then,
and on the common ground OF combatiyeness,
forget their fine clothes and artificial manners.
Even this degenerate exhibition Of human na-
turo is better than the entire lack Of nature
But these natural exhibitions are punished as
deadly SINS while the unnatural exhibitions,
the smart talk, the airs, the aippaut ways, are
smiled upon with very little secrecy, and re-
peated with an enjoyment which is amazing.
Then to finish up these juvenile routs and rev.
els, we have suppers at hours when every
small creature OF them ought to DO between
their cribsheets, ,--suppcrs OF ices and cakes
and candies aud other confectionery cruelties,
wherein lie the sure seeds of disease, and per-
haps death. The smart talk, the airs, and
hppant ways, do not stop with the parties,
and with the companions of these parties.
All tho graces of childish respect and rever-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21
The Causes of AppOplexy.

The essential nature of apopexy is an un-
natural amount Of blood in the brain; what
ever sends too much blood to the brain, may
canse apoplexy; whatever keeps blood coming
from the brain, dams it up, may cause apo
plexy; that is the kind of apoplexy that seems
TO come without any apparent adequate
cause. Tying a cord tightly around the
neck, or holding the head downwards too
long, can bring on an attack of apoplexy, by
damming up tho blood in the brain, and
keeping it from returning to the body.
A sudden mental emotion can send too
much blood to the brain or too much mental
excitement can do the same thing. 1t is the
essential nature of all wines and spirits TO
send an increased amount of blood to the
brain; hence alcohol is said to stimulate the
brain.
The first effect of taking a glass of wine or
stronger form of alcohol, is to send the blood
there faster than common, hence it quickens
the circulation; that gives the red face; it
increases the activity Of the brain, and it
works faster, and so does the tongue. But
as the blood goes to the brain faster than
common, it returns faster and no apparent
harm results, But suppose man keeps on
drinking, the blood is sent to the brain so
much faster, in much larger quantities, that
in order to make room for it the arteries have
to enlarge themselves; they increase in size
and in doing so press against the more yielding
aaccid veins, which carry the blood out of the
brain, aud thus diminish the size of their pores
The result being that the blood is not only
carried to the arteries of the brain faster than
is natural or healthful, but is prevented from
leaving it as fast as usual hence double
set Of causes of death are set in operation
Hence man may drink enough brandy oil
other spirits in few hours or even minutes
to bring on fatal attack of apoplexy thi
is literally being dead drunk.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21
i H1npGta1lCH.



On the chief thoroughiare Of this city |
often pass a stately Savings Bank, built Of
ireestonc aud | see groups Of working people
going in to deposit their hard-earned money.
Some are mechanics, some are domesties I;
some are poor widows laying by a few dollars
for their fatheress children
But on the same street the tempter has
opened more than one Bank of Losings In
some parts Of the city there is one on nearly
every conner. In almost every rural hamlet,
too, is there a similar institution New York
city contains six thousand Of them.
In each of those Banks of Losings is a
counter, on which old men and young, and
even some wretched women lay down their
deposits, in either paper or coin. The only
interest that is paid on deposits is in redness
Of eyes, and foulness of breath, and remorse of
conscience Every one who makes a deposit
gains a loss. One man goes into the bank
with a full pocket, and comes out empty
Another goes in with good character and
his boated countenance. | have even seen
mechanic enter in a bran new coat, and COM
ing away again as if the mice had been nib.
bling at his elbows.
nave known a young c'erN 10 leqVe i,i ms
situation behind MN IN one OF the Deyii
Banks oil Los'nss' several prosperous trades
men nave lost all their business there.
Church members have been known to reel out
from these seductive thanksgiving to walk
stra'ght' put oacNsliuihs at every step. nat
Is worst OF all. thousands OF people go IN there
ana lose their Immortal 'oul II tne cashier,
oi these institutions were honeS'' they would
post on the door some Sueh notice as TINS
DanK oil Los'ng'' open AT all hourS'
Nothing taken IN put good money. Nothing
Is Paiu OUT out uisgrace anu uiseasc auu
degradation ana dea'n. AN extra dlViIend
oil delerium taemens VIII De gwen TO olu ue-
posl'ors' a Tree pass TO Perdltion gwen 10
those VINO pay well al 'ne counter also
tickets to Greenwood ana other cemeteries,
emitting the holder 10 DrunNaru uraVe
All the children oil dePosltors sent without
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21

adopted children who with the only mother
they knew, gave the man joyful welcome
home
" I've turned, over new leaf" said the
Journeyman when be came to work on the
next morning.
" Indeed Im glad to hear it, returned
Wheaton.
Ellen and talked it all over last night.
I'm done helping saloon-keepcrs build iine
houses. Glad you put it to me just in that
way. Never looked at it so before But it's
just the hard truth. What fools we are!'
Going to take a baby2' said Wheaton
smiling
" Well, we haven't just settled that. But
Ellen heard yesterday Of poor little thing
thatll have to 60 on the county if some one
don't take it; and | shouldn't wonder, now,
It she opened her heart, Tor she's a motherly
body"
Where u it2" asked Mr.. Wheaton.
d" Down at the Woodbury. Mills"
Wheaton reflected few moments, and then
said" Look here, Frank take my advice,
aud put this baby between you and McBride's
between you and lost days-between you
and the idle thriitlessness, and my word for
It, III loss than two years you'll have your
own roof over your head"
Only for little while did the man hesitate
then, with an emphatic manner, he exclaimed
I'm do it."
Do it at once, then" said Wheaton
" Put on your coat, and go over to the Mills
and get the baby. 1t will be an angel in your
house, and that will help and bless you in
every hour Of temptation. Go at once
God has opened for you this way Of safety,
and if you walk therein all will be we'll"
He did walk therein, and all was well.
Wheaton's prophecy was fulfilled. In less
than two years the jourueyman had his own
roof over his head, aud it covered happy
home
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21
For the Y nung,


GRANDMA Is husily turning her wheel
Aud u keeps up cheerful hummng,
" such beautiful rolls as these, woen,
And such fine, even yarn, were never seen
Merry Christmas Will soon he eomingn
Grandma says, and lists to the humtning.
Dear little Blue Eyes sits watching the wheel
And she hears the song II Is hummingi
secret Il sings, hut he knows "a well
As grandma herself-tho' she will not tell
What 1t says in It's cheerful bummng,
Merry Christmas will soon be coming
Dear little Btuo Eyes, watching tho wheel
What Is Il she hears la ITS hummingi
The spindle is filling with yarn so white,
Granima will dye It 10 cOlOrs bright,
Aud thHn-Hut glad Christmas Is coming
She hears nothing more IN It's humming.
Gundma Is husily turning her wheel,
And ID Keeps up cheerful humming
but Blue Eyes guessos the yarn so white
VIII knit, hy-and-by, some mittens bright
For the wheel keeps merriiy humming
Christmas merry Christmas is coming
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21
Husbands & tl5ites.
NOT KNOWING.

NOT KNOWING
know not what will bchlil God hangsa mist over my
eyes,
And before each step Of my onward path lie makes now
And every Joy he sends me- comes ms sweet and glad
surprise.
zee no, step before me- as tread the days Of the
year,
But the past q stIl in Gods keeping the future Ills
mercy will clears
And what looks dark In the distance may hrieen as
draw near.
For perhaps the dreaded future has less bitter than
The Lord may swccten the water bcfr stoop 10 drink
Or II Mamh must be Mtrthi lie will stand beside Us
brink.
II may De lie has waiting Tor the coming of my fcet
some Et OF such raro blesscdnes some joy strangely
sweet,
That my can only tremble with the thanks cannot
speak
o roItd blissful ignorance frs blessed not 10 know
lt Keeps inc quiet ln those arms which will not let
20,
And hu.he my soul to rest on tho bosom which loves
me 50.
So, 60 on not knowing would not, if ght.
In the light,
woua rather walk with Him by faith, than walk alone
by sight
Ny heart sbrnks bak from trials which the future may
Yet never had sorrow but what the dear Lord chose
So send the coming tears back, with the whispered
words " lie knows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21

" Necessity knows no law, said the prince,
and he broke one Of the cherries with his
teeth from branch, and offered il to the
princess from his mouth.
The princess could not do otherwise than
receive it with her mouth. and so her face
was brought close to his. So when she had
the cherry between her lips, and a kiss from
him besides, she was not able to say that in
slant, 4" | remember"
Then he cried, joyfuly, GOOD morning,
much loved one," and drew his hands from
his girdle and embraced her And they spent
the rest of their lives together in perfect
peace and quietness.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21
Special hntices.
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No. Q ESDrcorr srREEr, BosroN.
N. B.-pOard furnished to those desiring to remain
under treatment.
Boston, July, 1870. 25;G
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-12-21

1t is proposed to erect hospital for
curing patients of tobacco-chewlng, smoking
and snuffing.
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ELEvEN YEARS PRACTICE

Enables DR. PLuuLgY to guarantee speedy relief and
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~ COMPANY. Incorporated BY the Legislature
once southeast corner Of THIRD and WALNUT
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MARINE INsURANCES
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INLAND ASSURANCES
on goods by river, canal lake and land carriage 70
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FIRE INSURANUES
On Merchandise generally; on Stores, Dwellings,
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ASSETS OF THE COMPANY
November /, 1859.
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100000 City OF Philadelphia Six Per
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10000 Pennsylvania Railroad First
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5000 Pennsylvania Railroad Sc
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1900 Western Pennsylvania Rail 'O
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Railroad guarantee). -. 100000
10000 State OF Tennessee Five Per
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1000 state OF Tennessee SIX Per
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DIR. Helm, at Berlin, and Professor Franceso
Papa, at Turin, have each brought out book on
domestic animals in prehistoric times.
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INsURanoE.

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IMPAIRMENT OF HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES,
IL SEWERS, ETC.--OFFICE OF CHIEF COMMIS-
SIONER, No. 104 s. FIFTH Street.
PHILADELPHIA, February "a, 1870
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed Proposals will be received at the ONCE OF
the Chief Commissioner OF Highways until ~ o'clock
M on MONDAY, 2Sth instant, for cleansing
the Sewer on the line OF Front street, from Canal
street north to Girard avenue, thence on Girard
avenue to Mascher street, thence along Mascher
street to Thompson street.
Also upon Canal street from Front street, to Ger
mantoWl avenue, thence on Germantown avenue TO
THOMPSON street. Also from Canal street and Ger
mantown avenue along the line OF Canal street TO
Culvert street, and on Culvert street to Charlotte
speci0cations and profile OF the work to be done
NAV be seen at the Once OF the Department OF
Highways ,,,,o,r =, ,,,,,,,>,oc~,
22b2t Chief Commissioner OF Highways