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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-11-25

- FEMALE MINsTREIs.--Tony McCrystal's Fe-
male Ministries and French Can Can Troupe
open at Thompson Hall on Friday and Saturday
evenings, this is one of the finest Companies
Travelling. Reading, Pottsville and Tamaqua,
papers say, they are the finest Company on the
Road. The French Can Can is worth the price of
admission. No doubt they will have big houses,
and will be treat for the public who wish to
pass pleasant evening.-DanViHe AHicricdn
The An,crican, we presume, did not witness,
though it Elvoraby notices the performances of
this troupe, which exhibited at that place after
having performed here. Such exhibitions are
not calculated to improve the morals or taste of
of the community, nor are the managers to be
relied on for their promises or obligations.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-11-25

pANyHLE, EAzrLroN Il WILKEsHAPRg RAIL
uoAp,--Tho board Of Directors ofthe above road
elected 5, r. Kasc Esq, President j, W, Kase,
ESQ Superintendent of that road Judging
i'om the Interest manifested Ia the road by these
gentlemen, we are couN iuee4 that they will make
c.lube and efficient officers,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
RY-LAMs.

SEC. /. Each officer Of the Society who shall
be absent from the Annual Fairs Of the Society
shall be fined one dollar, unless good cause car
be shown for such absence.
SEC. 2. Amin ais or articles intended for exhi-
bition, shall only be admitted by tbs gate keepe,
on showing the secretary's card, with the num-
Der and class of his entry.
sEo- 3. The Secretary shall enter each class in
o separate book, for the use of the awarding
committee.
SEC. 4. No animal or article shall be taken out
Of the Fair grounds without tho leave Of the
President, who in such case shall give 9 chesk
card, which will admit the animal or article
when brought back.
SEC. 5. Premiums shall in no case be given
u nleSs the object is considered deserving BY the
judges.
SEC. 6. All roots, Sc, offered in competition,
shall be cleaned aud trimmed, and exhibited in
baskets, or other open vessels. Grains and seed.
may be exhibited In sacks.
sKc. Z. Tho Secretary of the Society shall
furnish . card with the number of the entry
thereon, which shall be attached to some con.
spaeuous part Of the animal, article or impls-
msnt.
Sec. S. Each committee shall be furnished BY
the Secretary of the Society with q book con-
tanning the number and designation of every
animal, article, De-. entered fer the competition,
In the class to which the committee is appointed,
and the names Of the respective owners shall be
furnished by the Secretary to the chairman of
each co nmittee after the awards are made, when
the owners name may be Fixed.
Sec. 3. Farms. fences, and ell other objects Of
con petition which necessitAte o committee to
travel into the country, shall be entered for such
competition on or before the Goth day OF August,
and the CON nittes adjudicating thereos shall
report in writing, by their chairman to the Presi-
dent OF the Society, on the 18th day of Novem-
Der.
SEC. 10. All objects entered for competition
which shall require q committee to travel into
the country, shall be subject 10 an entrance fee
of two dollar for each object, unless when they
are situated on the same farm.
Sac. IL. tn Board of Directors shall appoint
one or more marshais and gate-keeper.
SIC. II. TIL officers of the Society officially
attending the Fair, shall be permitted to have
thsir horse or horses and vehicle admitted free of
charge, when act competing Cor . prsniun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

TIE VICTOR SoALEs.-No matter at how
low 3 price we buy anything, if it is not
good of its kind it is dear. The best is
always the cheapest. The Victor Scales,
manufactured by the Victor Scale Company,
Moline, ILL.,, whose Chicago house is at l5s
State street, are undoubtedly the very best
scales in the country. Unlike other scales
they do not require an expensive solid
foundation to guard against the action Of
frost bu1 are always perfectly accurate
whether the platform is level or not. The
saving in this item is most important being
from $25 to $50 in the setting of one scale
alone. The Victor Scales have taken no
less than fourteen FIST premiums at State
and other Fairs, and are admitted to be
unrivAllsd from any point Of view. What
the makers undertake for them to do, they
guarantee in every instance, so that the
purchaser runs no risk whatever. Write to
the Victor Scale Company, Moline, ILL.,, or
1853 State street, Chicago, and get full par.
t~iculars before going farther and faring
Worse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

SEC. IL. The Executive Committee shall en-
ploy some suitable person or persons to prepare
and see that ,he Fair Grounds are kept in order
for the Fair.
SEQ. IA. Committees of award shall be ap-
pointed by the superintendent respectfully, by
and with the advice and consent Of thu Executive
Com N ittee. !.
Sac. Is. The Board of Directors may adopt
such rules and regulations as they may deem
necessary and proper for the government OF
Pairs, and if any be adopted after the printing
of the premium lists, they should be publicly
proclaimed upon the grounds, and shall there
anon be of the same binding force and effect as
If appearing in the printed list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

The PHILOSOPHY OF "LooALs."-Hs who
estsems trihes for themselves ia a triAer but
he who esteems them for the conclusion to
be drawn from them, or the advantage he
can reap from them, is q profound philoso-
pheE. In q poem we have Just looked into
occurs the line "Oh, she was fair, but sorrow
came and left its traces there A triAing
statement, if not completed BY an account of
10here the traces were laid, and what became
of the rest of the harness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

On Sunday last, at Long Branch, Presi.
dent Grant being too much fasigued from
his previous journey to and from New York
to attend church, appeared on the road with
his family in 9 magnificent carriage (pre.
scented TO him by admiring friends( drawn
BY two housekeeping bays also a present.
with four colored servants, two on the dri-
ver's seat and two behind. all dressed in
gorgeous butsernut colored livery, presented
BY . New York tailor.) A remarkable ex.
hibition Of republican simplicity in . Presi-
dent of the United States, reminding the
bsholders of the better days Of the Republic!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

In the United States Circuit Court q YER,
dict has been rendered for the defendant, in
the case of Arnold Faus, administrator OF
the estate of John Holden, against the Ma.
tloual Insurance Company of Vermont
This was an action upon q policy of insur
ance (life) for $1,000, where the deceased
gave notes to represent his cash premium,
prior to payment of which he died, where
fore he had not paid any part of the premi-
nm on the renewal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

Wendell Phillips doesn't like Greeley; but
there is nothing strange about that, for
Wendell never had faith in or respect for but
one man, and that ones name is Wendell
Phillips. But here is his first shot at the
Tribune philosopher: "If the Republicans
are to take q new departure from Grant
the real meaning and intent of the Gre eley
movement-we trust il will be to some one
higher up, not downward TO the lower level
of Mr.. Greeley's platform"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

The effects of the hot weather are easily
diecernible il the discussions of our ruraI
cotemporaries. One of the LIE Roy (Ill.,)
editors worked himself off in this way con
corning his ~neighbor last week: "To sum
up, he is a villain of the deepest hue, a pu-
slllanimous, insignificant and diabolical
%seonndrsl the last cut of original sin q
fly blown, sinking, treacherous carcass, and
made up oat of the skimmings of hell's off
securing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

The Society earnestly hope for q success.
full Fair one that shall not leave than bur.
dened with indebtednesss and vet be salts.
factory to the people generally. Our Fair
will be the hEst OF the season in this part oil
the country, following closely the termina-
ton of the summer harvest, and at q time
when relaxation from severe labor is requi-
site and necessary. In this time of vacation,
80 to speak, it affords recreation, enjoyment,
and means OF information respecting agri-
cultural pursuits, as agreeable as it is essen.
tiRl and encouraging. If any a~ntegonism OF
sentiment has existed In times past between
the city and country, it should be banished
and forgotten. The interests of both are
essentially the same, and that which pro-
notes the welfare and growth of the city,
brings increasing prosperity to the surround
ing country. Some difference in customs
and modes OF life is always observable be-
tween the inhabitants of cities and the farm
ing community, but in no instance ia il so
much q question which is the best, as il is
a variation in kind and q result of necessity.
Intelligence and worth among citizens, CO.
pacity for mental activity aud progress, and
good Judgment Of men and things is limited
to no particular locality, and the sober
second thought" of q people living q quiet
country life is no more liable, if as much, to
be unsound, than it is amidst the whirl and
excitement of towns and cities. The occa.
sions of excitement are less frequent in rural
life, the people grow up less excitable, with
habits of greater reserve and caution, are
not carried away to the same extremes either
of opinion or action, and at the risk of be.
ing thought somewhat old fogYish we may
further add, it is upon the integrity, relie-
hility, and practical common sense of an
educated, prosperous, industrious, agricultu-
raj population that statesmen and econo-
mists found the surest hopes and best guar
antees of stable governments and enduring
institutions. In cities, the constant
commingling Of the inhabitants, and the
more frequent interchange of senti-
ments aud opinions upoa current
may perhaps produce
greater readiness of expression, aud an APP
p%earance of superior information, but in
fact both are much more seeming than real !;
the n is principally a certain ~brusqueness
and off hand hsbitude Of mind which comes
Of more frequent personal contact and inter.
and the other from q better display
Of knowledge derived from ordinary topics
Of conversation; neither qualification me-
cesssrily implies greater natural gifts, nor
superior knowledge of the essential attri-
of wisdom or learning, nor the poss.
sssion OF any greater social worth and man.
y virtues. In many instances, enc of the
proclivities of gentlemen whose
and leisure permits, end Who are not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

A 1901 one 10 told on W radical Office
holders in this city. They were telling how
disgusting it was to see the able bodied men
who hang about the state capital begging
positions as door. keeper, post-mAsters,
sweeps, suPS, ETC., when a listener said "you
wouldn't have noticed it if it had not been
exactly IN your line" AS it was late, Levi
Michael suggested they 60 home. They went.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

The Orleans princes are taking up their
permanent residence in France. The Duo
d'Anmale is moving into his chateau. His
nephew, the Duo de ChArtres, is q candi.
date in La Vendee for the Assembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

A Paris correspondent of the London
Times writes that the International Society,
IRON which sprang the Paris Commune,
numbers 100000 members in Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

The King of Bavaria has had a garden
laid out on the top of the palace at Munich.
In the centre of it is a lake, upon which
swans are seen swimming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

gang oil men, supposed to be Fenians
INTO an ArmOry at MAllow, Ireland. OF
night, AOd carried of 100 rifles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

in this County can easily make a very cred
table display. This section of country is
probably not peculiarly adapted to raising,
apples, pears, peaches, and some other we'll
known kinds of fruit, vet the increasing
number of orcherds, aad the labor aud care
bestowed upon fruit culture. furnish evil
dence both Of q strong desire to raise a
supply of fruit and OF a reasonable degree
OF success. sufficient at least to afford proper
encouragement to increased efforts in this
direction. The Society will very cheerfuily
cooperate as far il can to create 8 favorable
imp preston in behalf of this valuable branch
of industry.
OF FARMS, FIELD CROPS, AND
GROUNDS.
The usual premiums in this line have
been generally increased, and il will be
observed that most IF the special premiums
generously placed at our disposal By Manu-
tacturers and Exhibitors have been offered
under these heads. If there seems to be a
proper appreciation Of this arrangement,
and the result should be q corresponding
effort on the part of Agriculturisss to achieve
success in their own special line. the Society
will regard it as q promising Indication of
future confidence and support.
The systematic arrangement and classiG-
cation of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
RDE OF TIE FAB.

Monday, august %.
Entries of articles foE premiums or exhibition
must be made 81 the secretsry's office on the
grounds, on Monday, the First day of the Fair,
or at the secretary q Office in Rock Island, any
time previous. Entry fees must be paid before
. o'clock on Tuesday, and the articles must be
brought In and arranged.
Tuesday, dug. %.
Entries will be taken till 2 o'clock p N, after
which articles will be arranged ready for the
committees of Az ard.
3 p IN No. 81 Troaing, 4 year old colts.
81" b" ~,
A d" " IA, Riding, BIZ Lady.
Wednesday, Aso. 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
HORSES

are always an attractive feature at fairs,
even those which are largely devoted to
merely Agricultural interests. A greater
difference of opinion exists, not only to the
prominence they should be given, but to the
amount of premiums to be offered, than in
any other department. The present ar
rAngement does not materially differ from
former lists in this county, but if experience
proves that i. can be changed for the better
hersafter, there will be no hesitation on
the part of the Society in making any
suitable changes. The exhibition has been
SO arranged for the different days of the
fair, as to give all, it is hoped, reasonable
opportunity for display, and al the same
time not inconvenience q full exhibition in
other important departments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

ably more extensively raised Ia this county
than any other farm animal. Generally the
stock OF swine in this county is fair, and
equal TO the average throughout the State.
To some extent, it is safe TO say, very sups
rior specimens, aad OF best breeds. MAY be
found, but in the aggregate we have reason
to think the breeding and rearing of choice
and valuable varieties have not received
such attention and special care among our
farmers as it needed, or as could be made
profitable. The Society would be glad to
see the somewhat noted swine family eleva
ted and improved ia quality and character
by the judtcious admixsure OF more srislo-
cratic blood.
POULTRY
has never made SO much as even q credits
able exhibition at our c0unty fair, always
lacking greatly in both variety and qaality.
We invite especial attention to the mum Der
and kinds enumerated In the premium lat
which might easily be enlarged with other
varieties we'll known among pouiierers,
amateurs aud professionally, aud then re-
spectfully suggest that a pair OF aged
S~hanghais, a tew Dorkings, and a coop Of
common fowls are not the sam plies of poul
try we might reasonably expect from a
cultivated taste among curly healed lads
and rosy-oheeked lasses whohunt hens nests
and feed the chickens,-nor from persons Of
mstgrer years who aim at profit or good
management. We hope the young people
Of THIS county will interest themselves in
ascertaiuing what beautiful, as we'll as use
fnl, varieties Of fowls are to be found within
easy reach, and that they will never rest
satisfied until they can show at our fairs ss
fine aud attractive specimens as are found
anywhere.
THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT
should be a graceful and appropriate REFLEX
OF elegance, refinement, and artistic taste
The cultivation of flowers is every where
regarded as peculiarly a lady like employ
ment, suitable alike to the humble and the
opulent, and equally engaging to the b1sy
hands OF toll aud the possessors of elegau
iIesute. Flowers symbolic a love of tht
beautiful, and the adornment Of the Flora
Hall with rare and beautiful specimens will
be one OF the most pleasing and agreeabl,
features OF the fair, and a source of NOR,
than ordinary qualification to those whC
contribute to it's establishment. This depart
ment being under the snperntendance of {
Lady, and designed to be in a great meas
ure open 10 the contributions and indicativ,
Of the libersli,y aud good taste of our lad
patrons, the Societysppsals with confidence
to their generosity upon this occasion ant
ask the Ladies of tbs city and county 70,
such a rich snd magnificent display of fora
beauty as will do honor to themselves ant
be a P~raIseworthy monument of their liber-
atty and taste.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

Esch occupant Of a vehicle. other than the dri-
ger, must ave a sin gle ticket.
A strong sud efficient police force, under the
direction Of the Superintendent of tbs grounds,
assisted by a corps of detectives, win be on duty
night and day.
Parties who prefer to occupy the cam pint
grounds will fnd every necessary arran cement
for their safety and aceommoda alton inside the
enclosure. Apply to the General Superintendent.
No persons wi ! be permitted to remain on
the grounds over night, unless they have pur-
chased tickets for the next day.
'sIGSATIcN OF oFF1cErs.
The-President, Vice President, Secretary. Urea
surer. and members of the Board of Directors,
will wear Btae Ribbons.
Department superintendents will wear Red
Ribbons.
Superintendent Of Grounds and Assistants
will wear Green S1shes.
The Gate Keepers and Police will wear White
Ribbons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
SHEEP

have never assumed any great prominence
ct our fairs, and so fer as the society is in.
formed, the farmers of this county lave not
found the raising of sheep to be as profit.
able as most other branches of agricultural
pursuits. Whether or not this impression
is well founded csnnot probably be rightly
decided until more thoroughly tested the
d~esirability of producing wool in this part
OF the country, and of having a fair supply
OF mutton for market, if it can be proftably
Gone, will not be questioned. If parties
Interested in sheep can do anything to ad-
vance the interests of wool growers, and the
exhibhion in this line shall prove better
than is generally anticipated, the premium
lists hereafter will be promptly increased so
tar as the merits OF the case indicate change
should be made.
SWINE
form an important item in the farming COM
munity, and for market uuruosea are proh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
PREMIUM LIST AND REGULATIONS
ROCK ISLAND CO., ANNUAL FAIR,
ROCK ISLAND, ILL,
TO BE HELD AT

August 2sth, 29th, soth, 3lst, ind SEPT,
LIST and End, 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
PANTRY STORES

J
thing in FORMER years, i'm parting to this de-
partment an Importance and consideration
which it properly deserves. Under this
head one of the awards is the handsome
special premium Of o FIRST class cooking
stove, the equivalent of fifty dollars. Who
wants the prize
AGRICULTURAL Observation-Disclosures
DOMESTIC ARTS n MANUFACTURES.
With pleasure the Society states the fac,
that these departments nave heretofore been
always well represented. and from the known
liberality and co~mmendable enterprise Of
our manufacturers and dealers, we have no
apprehensions of any failure herein on the
part of exhibitors at the coming Fair. The
opportunity for seeing arncles of the highest
workmanship and best mechanical skill i.
one that no person should neglect, and 8
better opportunity is rarely offered than vii
be presented at the Fair. The number ant
variety of articles manufactured In thu
county, already equal those of any section
of the State, and are rapidly increasing. W.
would gladly make a specific enumeration i
our limited space would permit as it is, W,
not only cordially invite attention to suel
specimens as may be on exhibition, but al
extended tour of observation to the variouI
manufactures Of this city, Moline, Milar
and vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

Auction sale will be held on the last day Of
cash Annual Fair, for the benefit of those wish
ing to sell after exhibitieo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

ADMISSION TO TIE GROUNDS.
T okets for admission to the Fair Grounds viIl
be obtained at the sesretary's Office, near the en-
trance gate, at the following rates
Sin gle Tick cts, admitting one person, once rs
Children, Ii years aud under......... 10
Tickets ad oitting ! horse and rider, once. so
vehicle and driver
once."~-~"~~.-..~.... so
" " horse vehicle and driver
once--..s.. so
" 3" A horse vehicle and driver
oncs...........-..$1.oO
Qasrter-strstsh Badges, per day-.-..~... so
Single Tickets to Amphitheatre .......-....-. 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

Poultry must be brought on the ground
in nest sad well constrn otod ooops and
cages, not less than d feet high.
Iooneludsd % Sd pags.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
C :
DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT.

R. Montgomery, Glass A, Cattle 4 Stock Exhib.
| B Williams ,..... " B, Horses, &c. and Stables
| q NJ niekann Asat Cf &C 0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-04

The Carlists equal the Fenians in their kind
ness in informing their enemies when and
where they propose to strike. During the
famous campaign against Canada, each premed-
itated raid was advertised with all the partic-
ularity of an amateur tOurnament-but the
performances were delinquent. The Carlists
give notice that they will report to their leaders
on the 9Th of September; on the 10th they will
rise against King Amadeus; and, probably, on
the 18th they will hang that hapless young
monarch, and begin to quarrel about the sue
cession on the 18th. All of which is satisfac-
tory only to the sanguine Carlists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-04

The possible alliance between the United
States, Great Britain, and Germany, for the
purpose of giving COrea that conclusive
thrashing we have not srngle-handed delivered,
has suddenly come to naught. 1t was urged
thai as two British seamen and German had
been captured from wrecked vessel and taken
to Corea, the two European Powers thus out
ragged in the persons of their subjects would
unto with us in On offensive treaty. But the
British sailors, not being bent on "Opening
"COrea by diplomatic overtures," have been
carefully returned, and the German was killed
by the Chinese. To carry out the logical idea
suggested by the original report, Germany
should now declare war against China. Corea
is safe for the present.