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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08
Public Gratitude.

A sad letter of NJ. Provost -Paradol
TO a friend in France, in which the minis
ter speaks despondingly Of his position,
has been published since his death. IL
Is the letter of a man entirely i'll at ease.
He would have rcnounced politics, but it
was impossible. He ought to be in the
Chamber of Deputies, but he could not
afford "to devote forty or fifty thousand
francs to an election" To come tC
America was to allow the course OF events
in France to be determined, aud 10 iii
himself for affairs. II is, indeed, melan
choly letter, aud has been made the oc
casion Of some melancholy comments
upCn the penalties Of public life, as illus
trated from some conspicuous careers
among ourselves.
Undoubtedly the three most noted
American men OF the last generation
died disappointed men. Webster, Clay
and Calhoun are s0rrOwiul names to men,
tion. What inducement, cries the critic,
has a'man 10 serve his country ? See
what abuse was hurled at Washington,
at Lincoln Contemplate the ex-Presi-
dent Who would serve republic which
forever proves itself ungrateful
But it is ungraleful to Washington ?
1t is ungrateiul to Franklin ? 1t is nm
grateful to any of the famous fathers ?
When man complains or feels that he
has served his country for naught, what
does he mean That he has not helped
his country? That it is not stronger,
wiser, better for his services ? No; he
means something very different. He
means that he has not received the re-
ward that he wished.
Ii the career of the three Senators Of
the last generation are melancholy to
contemplate, why are they so ? Is it be-
cause they served the country according
to their powers and perceptions, or be-
canse they are felt to be personally dis
appointed men? The truth is plain. II
man serves his country that he may be
personally houored, his disappointment
will sour himself and his friends. Bnt
we must understand what honor is.
Would Webster, or Clay, or Calhoun
be more honored CT regarded if they had
been President ? Would they have been
more famous What is the reward of
public lie. Is it noble fame and public
gratitude, or an Office Z? Would John
BrighL's political career, his public SER
Wee, be without reward if he had never
been called into the cabinet, if he should
never be made prime minister?.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08
From ma Chlcaco pnst
A Foolish Custom.
The SOCIAL OF THE GREAT AMERICAN DEs-
CRIBED.

4 lJES-
| CRIBED.
n No American custom causes more gen
uine surprise and amusement among
travelling foreigners than that which is
known in our saloons as "trcating"-
consisting in the entertainment of two
more with refreshments Tor which one
volunteers to pay. 1t is a pure Ameri-
canism; and all over the republic il is
az common as in Europe it is unknown.
There is probably no minute of any day
in the year when two or three hundred
citizens Of Chicago are not guzzling
something stronger than water, at some.
body else's expense.
The casual meeting of two men who
have never exchanged word together,
is a signal for both instantly to exclaim
i"Come, let's have somethingw and for
both.to dive down to the nearest subtcr-
ranean cavity nnder the sidewalk. The
one who spoke first generally insists up
on ''paying the shot'-the word "shot''
being metaphorical reference to the
deadly character of the contents usually
taken into the stomach. Ii two old
friends meet, the regular thing to say is
"Let's drink to old times" and the resi-
dent must invariably "treat" the stran.
ger. If man be well acquainted, it is
considered the generous and princely
thing TO seize upon all his acquaintanccs
as often as possible, take them to sG-
loon, and give them Z complicated stand
up drink at The bar.
If there is anything absurder than this
habit, we are unable to put our finger
ON it. Men do not always "treat" one
another to car tickets because they hap
pen to meet cn the same seat. We never
saw u man take out his pocketbook on
eucountering an acquaintance, and say
'Ah, George, delighted to see you! Do
take u few postage stamps! It's my
treat ~ Do men have IA mania for pay
ing each others board-nills ? AID is
drinking together more Social than eat
ing together' A traveller may 90 all
over the continent OF Europe, of Asia
and Africa without seeing man, except
n Yankee, offer to "trcat," aud the
Frenchmen are quite social enough. but
when they turn into cafe to sip their
wine and branded coffee together, each
man pays for his own. When two Ger
mans, long separated, meet, they will bc
likely to embrace, and then to lurn into
al adjacent bcer-Cellar, sit down, and
drink lager and eat prctzels and chat
but when they part again each man set
ties his own score independently. So in
Italy. The Italians are proverba!Iy
merry, and proverbially generous, but
every man pays for his own wine, maca
roni aud cigars. They never go into
each Others pocket-books in the sacred
name OF friendship They W uld as soor
think of transferring TO each other thcil
washel-woman' bills.
The preposterous fashion OF "ireating'
is responsible tor the terrible drunken
ness in America. There would be as lit
tie need of temperance societies and al
little work for tie Good Templars a,
there is in Germany, France, or Italy, i
this pcrnicious and insduous habit wer,
abolished. /. is, take il all in all, tn,
most ridiculous, the most unreasonable
and The most pestilent custom that eve
laid its tyranical hand on civilized hu
man beings
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08
IMPROVE YOUR SIGHT!
.AIdd~i by THE USE OF
PYKE'S PARAB0LA SPEOFAgLEs
Mandatory Mt Utica, New York.

UEORGE WILLARD,
Dealer in Drugs and Medicines, Hardware, &C. Ashta-
bnla OHIO, appointed agent for the sale Of tho abo"t
celebrated spectacles.
Persons wearing glasses, those In need Of them,
suit the Sight Perfectly.
EB- No Peddlers Employed * 1861.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08

A PRAcrIoAL JoKE.-A very amusing
affair happened at the Treasury Depart
ment the other day. The Assessor of
the Covington, Kentucky, district, was
escorting nine lady friends through the
internal revenue Office, when a report
was circulated among tie clerks that
Brigham Young had arrived with a
number OF his wives. From down stairs
and up stairs came the clerks, aud soon
the halls and corridors were filled with a
curious throng of both sexes, who forgot
all official business in their over-power-
ing anxiety to get a peep at The sup
posed most-married man of the age.
The excitement lasted twenty minutes
before an explanation took place, and
the gentleman was released from the
perplsxing attention he was receiving.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08
ASHTABUIA, OHIO SATURDAY, OCTOBER s. 1870

AmIDON * WAITE, Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Ready Made Clothing, Furnishing Goods,
Hats. Caps, &C, Ashtabula. 300 /
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08
How to Make a Newspaper.
Prom 10 IIo.ton TImes.

Adopting the plan first suggested by
a queer genius out West, we have written
to all the prominent editors in the coun.
try aud got their opinions as to what
constitutes model newspaper. Several
have answered by asking the question il
we didn't have anything better to do
than to bother editors with such silly
conu1drums as that. Those answers
were thrown into the waste-basket but
we have selected few which we present
TO the public. All are distinguished by
singular frankness and great purity Of
style:
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08
---I HARM ESS MAKEls.

w. III. WILLIAMSON, ,sadder and fIarHess sIa-
kcr opposite Fisk Block, Main street, Asstabnla ONO,
has hand, and makes to order In the best manner
everything In his line 1863
=. @, FORD, Manufacturers and Dealers in Sad
dies, Harness, Brides. Collars, Trunks, Whips,
&C., oppo .its Fisk House, Ashtabua. Ohio. 1915
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08

SIR: My ideal OF newspaper is one
which has All article damuing the Prus.
sian barbarlans aud giving them Hail
Columbia III every sentence but, in
order not to offend the godly by using
strong language, and thereby decreasing
the circulation, it is well enough to ar.
range in another coluun a moral or plous
article, whose benetcent tone shall give
character to the whole sheet, and take
away the sting of profanity.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-10-08

Trains do not stopat stations where the time is omitted
in the above table.
CHARLES II. HATCH. az yn..gr.,
1923 General Sup't, Cleveland.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19

DEAD.-Moline is particularly unfortunate
another of her newspaper enterprises is
dead, the Moline and Rock Island Union,
published simultaneously in both cities
comes out this morning only ass Rock
Island paper The people of Moline ask
no sympathy in their bereavement, but are
disposed to congratulate themselves.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
DISAPPOINTED Love.
Terrible Death of a Young Woman.

A terrible suicide of young woman
named Lottie Larson occurred at noon to
day on the Rock Island road at Moline. She
was standing near the track when the freight
train came in, and as the train was going
slow and had passed her all but one car she
suddinply plunged forward before the hind
trucks of the last car. The first wheel
passed from her right shoulder diagonally
across her breast and the next
and last wheel passed over her
breast q few inches lower down nearly
severing her head and left shoulder from the
body, mangling it in a terrible manner Inc
cause Of this rash act is supposed 10 De
troublesome love affair. She had lover at
Pixies Peak from whom she recently received
a letter, since which time she has acted very
strange. The contents of the letter are said
to be the effect that she must come to him
or he would msrry a woman there. She was
a Swede aged 20 years, and has a father,
mother and two sisters living at Moline.
She has worked year at S. W Wheelock's
and some five or six years at the Central
House. Mr.. c. E. Hubbard was at the de
pot with his delivery wagon and took the
body to the Swede Ne hodist Church where it
was being laid out as our reporter left.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
RRIE RAIL WAY.

THE GREAT THRoUGH ROUTE TO THE East
This com Jany now control and operate thirteen
hundred miles of road, extending from Cinein-
natl, Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and Rochester
TO New York.
1t is OF the six feet gauge, nearly 8 third wider
than other roads, enabling the company to con-
struct and use coaches oorrespondlngly lar ger
and more comfortable. Its track has been placed
in thorough repair by the substitution of steel
rails at such points as are subjected to the great
est service, and where the highest rate of speed
is required 10 be made.
New sud improved sleeping coaches accompany
all night trains. They are heated by steam per
fectly ventilated, contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern improvements.
Excellent dining saloons located at con
venient points upon the line, where ample tim
Is allowed for meals.
Three express trains daily are run from the
western termni of the road to New 7 ork without
change, making as quick time as by any other
route.
TIE long distance run without change-S50
miles-snd the spacious accommodations of its
broad gauge coaches, especially commend this
route to families and ladies'
Tickets via this popular line can be obtained
at all principal tieke. offices throughout the
country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19

EXPLAIsED.-It is a mystery to some
where the pleasure comes in in sail OF the
Phil Mitchell during these very pleasant
| ney throw some light upon this hazy sub
ject:
Pha-It will be splendid night Mac for a
sail.
Mac.-Yes, Phil, but we'll be duced
sleepy to morrow, and don't care much for
moonlight sails.
Phil. - Neither do l, it ism, the moon
light. nor pulling on them ropes, nor the
swiftly gliding yacht, but its the Phelinks of
the sailors.
Here the subject was suddenly changed as
our reporter came up.
GEO. ". ID. HARRIS has Just received
samples of Stone Sewer Pipe and Drain Tile
of superior quality and reasonable prices.
Police CoURT.-Judge Cropper had his
well known Observation-Disclosures severely
tested this morning by FIVE impecunious
guardians hands during the last As hours.
VIM Philwock who lives out past Camden
was escorted to the Judge by policem an
Tompkins. With fearful eyes and pleading
tones he touched his honors heart and was
let off for SO and costs on his promise to pay
An exausit gent of Moline, L B. Piper and
a braggart known to the Police as Fl. f
Haynes also from that moral town, got into
disgraceful row. Haynes got knocked
over by a german of this city whom he was
abusing, then got into Jail with his pal ''the
gent Five dollars and costs let each off
Jerry Tracy of Davenport wasn't in the
habit of indulging but unfortunately fell
before the potent influence of Illinois whisky
and, was let off with So and costs which he
did pay.
Jacob B. Stewart broke S525 worth of
stree. car windows and got off with S. and
costs and the promise to settle with the
street car.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19

The ARsUs office is the best in Western I'LL
nois.
1t is the most thoroughly managed, the best
equipped and appointed, and has the most skill
full worEmen money can procure.
We do ali manner of work in the most
expeditions manner.
We print cards on double enamel, pearl
anti Iue, bristol, china, in gold, silver, tints
oolors.
Our visiting and wedding cards command
universal admiration.
Our Dsll and invitation cards are Topographic
cal models
Business cards, shipping cards, railroad cards,
stair cards, show cards, or any other cards, done
at the shortest notice.
Bill heads, on scks, drafts, letter heads, envel-
opes, statements, or bills of lading perfectly
executed.
We do splendid poster work, of every dssorip-
ton.
Lawyers briefs, catalogues. folders, price
lists. speeches or sermons, printed A. the ARGUS
office unexoelled.
We print warranty deeds, mortgage deeds
quit claim deeds, tax sale deeds, bonds for deeds
trust deeds, manufacture blank books, and do
any other kind of work that be ordered.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
1T IS A FACT

That Inpurity of the Blood is the prime cause
OF almost every pain or ailmsnt that flesh is heir
to. That such is fact seems to be an intuitive
knowledge, and the want of some Depurant, or
Blood Purifier, natural, instructive desire
The Kidneys are the organs to which the duty
belongs of purifying the Blood. Their failure to
perform this duty causes the Blood to become
vitiated, and gives rise to host of sill ents too
numerous to mention. W YVES DIURErIC
ELIXIR will Iestore the Kidneys to their proper
action, and, together with its ALrERATIv1 prop
critics, will bring the system to Health and Vigor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19

A CURIOUS sort of law suit illustrating the
particular meanaess of an Iowa City firm
has been commenced at Davenport under
the famous Maine Liquor Law of that black
State. During the past year the firm of
Cerl:n Harvey, saloon keepers at Iowa
City, purchased at different times, wines,
liquors. WHISTLES, sehnapps, and cordials of
the wholesale house of Henry Heller, of
Davenport, the aggregate bill amounting to
about $500. The bills as they become due
were promptly paid, and there it would nat
urally be supposed the matter would end
But it seems otherwise, tor they now .urne
about and sue Heller for the amount of
money paid him for the goods-not because
they were too weak for drinking purposes or
that they had soured on their hands, but
because the statutes of Iowa refuse to recop
nize any property in spirituous beverages
native wine and beer excepted. Under
this law, it is claimed that the vendor gives
no value for money received-hence Carlin
d Harvey claim that Heller took the money
tor nothing-and they want it back. 1t is,
perhaps, time that this matter was tested
In the courts, that further troublesome liti-
CATION may be prevented.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
LOCAL toll MN.
G. II. AIKEN.

Has Just received q new stock Of Lace Collars,
swi.s and Cambria Embroidsries, Sash Ribbons
Fancy Ribbons-in all widths-Victoria Lawns
White a.d Colored Tarltons, Fans, Hoop Skirts
and fall stock of Bleached and Brown Sheet
ings and shirtings-all of which are marked at
very low prices.
specisl Inducements offered in spring and sum
mer Dress Goods, in order to close them GU, be-
fore getting fall stock. on AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19

iHE amount of attention bestowed upon
the Human Hair is something marvellous to
contemplate. Poets have made it the bur-
oeh OF many a sweet refrain, and blooming
maidens OF many anxious thoughts and
sleepless nights. At last, however the ones.
ton how to obtain beautiful head of In,-
urisn, and Glossy Hair, has been Sc, at rss,
by the generalus Of" BARRErr's VpGEr.a1e
HAIR RESTORATIVE" This admirable nren
aration overtops everything in the line NJ
HAIR RESTORERS and REVIEWERS
No stronger evidence need be offered to
satisfy the public that this article is uperior
to all others, than the fact than in 1866, it
received the HIGHEST PREMIUM and ONLY
AWARD ever made to any HAIR PREPARA-
TIcN.
we learn that the proprietors warrant
every o0e"s to do oil they claim for it,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
Wolf in the Field Again.

have Just arrived from the east with q nice
and we'll selected stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, such IS Prints, Musins, Delaines, English
and French Merino, Empress Cloths, Cloak ngs,
shawls, and a large stock of Flannels, Blankets
and Furs. Also good assortment of Lad les
and Gents Furnishing Goods, and good many
more too numerous to mention, all of which will
be sold very cheap. l invite the public to call
and examine my stock. l.. WOLF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
Assistant Marshal.

OVERLOAD. This afternoon, as the ferry.
boat was crossing the river, Adam Highbor
der who WAS pearcned upon the railing fell
overheard as he WAS taking bis fare out of
his pocket. Assisted by Samuel Fl. Nc
Laughlin bright lad of twelve years, who
was in the wake of the ferry in skif, be
reached the shore wiser than when he left
Davenport
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19

New CLoTHEs.-The Rock Island Union
appeared this morning in a bran new suit of
clothes, looking as trim and tidy as our girls
in their Sunday harness. This decided i'm
provement will be appreciated by the read
ers of that paper who have so literally sup.
porten it, and of course the proprietors are
just the least bit proud of their paper in its
new dress. Barring its misfortune, polite
ally, it is indeed credit to the city, and as
such. we congratulate the proprietors upon
these evidences of success. We like to see
our friends well dressed even if we can't
have Sunday clothes ourselves
FINE shirts made TO order at 81. q.
Msyo's, and perfect set guaranteed. Cal
and leave your measure.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
LOCAL COLUMN.

Wadsworth & Parsons are now ready with
the finest stock Of Dress Goods, Cloaks, shawls,
Ladies Suits, Cloths, Cassi meres, Linen, Lace
and Embroidered Handkerehiefs. A full assort-
ment of the celebrated Harris seamless Kid
Gloves, the very best Glove in market. Their
stock of Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths, Rugs, &c, is
the best west of Chicago. Their stock of goods
is the finest in the city, and they guarantee their
pr,ces the lowest
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
No hair man can beat Barrett's".

BAMBERGER has just opened the largest stock
OF dry goods ever brought to Rock Island, EN-
bracing = fine assortment of the celebrated
storm king and burglar proof umbrellas, full
stock of all German yarn of all colors latest
styles of alb shawls; water proof plaids; latest
styles dress goods, ladies bows, Toilet goods
muslns, and in fact the very finest selection of
dry goods in the city. He is selling at reduced
prices, and we advise all to give him a call.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19

GEO. VI. d. HARRIS has just received
samples of Stone Sewer Pipe and Drain Tile
of superior quality and reasonable prices.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
PoUaHKHEPsIH
FEMALE ACADEMY.

POughkeepsie, Du.ches County, n. Y.
REV. D. g WRIGHT, A. NJ ........... PRINCIPAL
The Academy offers superior facilities to those
OF most schools. Its corps of Teachers, larger in
proportis to the number of pupils than that of
any similar institution in this vicinity and 40
cOmpli.hed for their several departments insures
attention and assistance so essential to rapid
progress and thorough mental scipIine while
he boarding department, different from that
OF most Others; che large and we'll furnished
rooms, nfOrding hume conyeniences and com
forts, and the " stchful, mOtherlv care exercised
by the matrOu oithe establishmen Mrs Wright
commend it TO the patronage of Parents md
guardians.
Ihenext Academic Year com monces Septem-
her 4, $50. Applications for catalogue and
prospectus may he made TO the Principal. or to
the Secretary of Trustees, b. d. NARICk
aug3-d5wtf Poughkeep.ie, NY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
Premium Job Print. q
CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad limo Fable.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC B. B.
ILLrsoIs prvIsros-from Rock Island to Chicago.
LEAVE. I'VE.
Day Express and Mail, 1870 a. IN. $40 p. IN.
Night Express, 1000 p. m. 5:45 q. m.
IOWA pIvnIos-from Davenport to Council Bluff.
Day Express and Mail, $3.50 a. m. 700 q. M.
Might Express. 7;oop. IN. s:25 p. m.
IVES TERN Union RI.
rRoa Rook ISLAND TO RAcIns.
Fxpres. Nail, $3.50 q. m. b:5O p. IN.
Aised Passenger, 500 p. m. 1890 m
ROCK ISLAND b PEORIA RI.
Prom ROCK ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
nssuisr Train, TOO a. m. HOO 8. m.
Regular Train, Loo D. m 500 n. M.
ROCKFORD, r. ISLAND 4 ST LOUIS R. r.
LEAVE.
ohio.so Expire" Rock Island. st 900 M.
Moline at is
etefiinE Freight Rock Island at AIS p M
ARRIVE.
Rock Island Ex. Rock Island t.2e P. N
Night Expire. 900 A.
Freight llI6A H.
The above Trains make close connections ut
Sterling for all points West on the NOrthwe.tsrn
Railway, and at Chicago with all trains going
east and South.
PulIman's Palace Drawing Room Sleeping
Oars accompany all night trains.
Through Tickets to Chicago and all points
east can be obtained at the Company's Office in
Rock Island and Moline
Trains run by Chicago time, which is Is min
1tes faster than Rock Island time.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS 4 MINNIE
sofa r. Il.
From Pock Island to Burliseton.
sssengers from Ro' island going over this
li.s will take the regular train going west on the
division OF the O. r. |. 4 P. X. R., connecting
at Columbus Junction, IS foilows:--
To Burlington, $50 n. IN. 700 o.. m,
10 BOOK Island, 92oa. H. sos p. N
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-19
WELLS COLLEGE,
ON THE

on THE
BANK OF CAYUGA LAKE, AURORA,
NEW YORK.
Founded by Henry Wells, Esq and chartered
by the Legislature of New York
This College has elegant aud commodious
buildings and apparatus, wide extent of ground
and scenery unsurpassed. Full corps Of able
and experienced Instructors with every facility
tor the requirement of thorough and accom-
pished female education. Best advantages for
Foreign language, Music and Art. Physical and
Christian culture. Home Comforts
fe~ vacancies. Por Prospectus address tho
Vice President, MISS CARTER.
Ensuing Term opens Ssptemberl4th
augi ID 2taw- mon wed ON