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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

FRosr AND DRAUeHT.-Sardinia and Sicily
once the granaries Of Italy, have suffered the
penalty Of their thoughtlessness in extermina-
ting their forests. Two thousand years ago
those lands were celebrated for their wonderful
prOductiveness, and were said to be the most
beautiful in the world. In 1900, Humboldt Wis
tied Venezuela, South America, and was in-
formed by the natives living in the valley of
Praguay that they had noticed, with great as
tonishnent, that lake which lay In tho middle
of the valley had decraas ad in volnma every
year; the cause of this is clearly traced to the
Telling ofa great number of trees which grew on
the surrounding mountains. In Hungary the
periodical droughts are universally attributed
to the anihilation OF forests. In Cairo, Lower
Egypt, a great many years ago, rain fell but
seldom-ony once in three Or four years, but
since the time of Mohammad Ali twenty to
thirty millions of trees have been planted, and
the result is now that the people have from thir-
ty to forty rainy days every year. Surely these
few of the many examples are warnings sutfi-
cient to put us Oh our guard.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

The NEW CUSTOM HOUSE AT ST. LOUIS
A ASt.I.ouis correspondent OF the New York Sun
says: Congress having appropriated $4,000,000
for the erection of new custom house in this
city, there has been grand rush for the spoils.
A half million has already been spent for the
lot on which 10 put the building. Two kinds of
stone are to be used In this construction. The
contract for the upper stone work has been
given TO Snyder 4 Brown, the owners of gran
This Brown is our old friend Gratz, Ex-senator
and ex-canddatc for the vice-presidency. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Oryil Grant, the brother
OF the President, has been made clerk of this
granite company at salary Of $1,000 year,
and it IS asserted that in addition to this sum
he is 10 receive ten per cent. OF the contract
prizes.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

young Briton lately lost a large sum by
betting on spiders. lie wagered that q spider
which he would produce would cross plato
quicker than spider to be produced by
friend. Each spider was TO have its own plate,
Ills spider, however, on being started, would
not stir, while It's rival ran with immense
speed,
The bet was consequently los, and The
loser soon found out the reason his friend had
ahot plate. ..
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

A YANKEE made u bet with u Dutchmaa
that he could swallow him. The Dutchman lay
down upon the table, and the Yankee, taking
his big toe in his mouth, nipped it severely.
30, YOU are biting me,' reared the Dutch
man.
"Why, you old fool, said the Yankee, did
you think was going to swallow you whole?'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

A gentleman took the following telegram to
a telegraph office; 81 announce with grief the
death OF fUncle-Come quickly to read will,
believe we are his heirs.-Johu Black
The clerk, having counted the words, said,
'sThere are two words too many, sir" SAN
right, cut out with grief"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

''SIIow me the man who struck O'Dougheriv
shouted u pugnacious little lrishman at au elec
ton. "Show me the man who struck O'Dough-
erty and I'll" 'I'm the man who struck
O'Dougherty," said big, brawny fellow, step
ping front; sand what have you got to say
about it9" "och, sure. answered the small
one, suddenly collapsing, sand didn't you do ii
we'll"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02
FIRST AND ALLNION,

COhNEh OF SENEN AND SHlPLEl Sis.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
.Afypk Inform their old customers and the public
@oSsSs In general, that they havo on hand and
~ make to order,
CARRIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
and warranted to be OF the best quality, which they
ofer at reasonable prices.
no Repaing and painting promptly attended to In
the best manner.
Prices
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

FIFTEEN Coon. HABiTs.-l. Abstinence from
tobacco and intoxicants.
2. Temperance at meals.
8. Daily attention to all the conditions OF
health.
4. Constant occupation.
8. Doing at once whatever is required.
O. Having time and place for everything.
T. Fidelity TO all appointments and duties.
g. Paying everything in-advance.
0. Giving as well as receiving.
10. Aiming at harmony in conversation.
II. Locking always on the bright side.
r. Associating with some favorite minister
and society.
Is. Talking on edifying subjects.
IA. Acting always in the right spirit.
10. Realizing the presence of God at all
times.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

The SINNERS FATE.-As the lord In the par
able dismissed his servant, so will God dismiss
you. When he dismisses you, where will you
go? The steward, when dismissed from his
place, could make plans for the future. But
when God sends you out Of this world, what
plans can you make? There is a way for you TO
make sure of everlasting habtations. Though
every earthly thing goes to destruction, and
your body is eaten by worms, your soul can
have an eternal habilation. How? BY going
and getting other men to help you cheat your
Lord? No. But by getting grace to chang, and
becoming again faithful stewards. Then you
can go to your Lords debtors, and say not mere
ly, "Pay fifty per cent?" but you can say, "You
you. Come and believe him. lie has assumed
your whole debt"
Our bodies and our souls are Gods property
Let us all pray God to help US to give them en-
tirely to him.-Reu. Hu Yong Nj, Of Chino.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-02

sSFast Express Train leaves New York. from 42d
street Depot, . -
Leave NEW YORK, S1o' Ssoo' p ~ ~
Leave SPRINGFIELD, - &C ~, ~, ni.ht ~
~ Pullman Palace Sleeping Ca's on ai tra|ns Hns
through from New YORK to Montreal with but one
change. .,,., -, ali ,ha prin-
cna, Rail Road Tcket offices, also at the New hork
and New Haven Railroad Depot, isd street ana ati'
r Don't forget to ask for Tickets via conmeeteut
River Rail Road. hn " ~
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

KUNKEL s BITTER WINE OF IRON
kunkel's Bitter Wine Of Iron is guaran-
teed to cure the worse case Of dyspepsia,
liver complaint, jaundice, chronic or nery-
Gus debility, disease Of the kidneys, and
all diseases arising from disordered liver
and stomach such as fullness of blood to
the head, acidity Of the stomach, nausea,
disgust for food, fuIlness or weight in the
stomach sinking or fatulency at the pit Of
the stomach, swimming Of the head, hur-
ried or difficult breathing, futtering at the
heart, choking or sufocating sensations
when in a lying posture, dimness Of vision,
yellowness of the skin, and for purifying
the blood and building up the system in
general
Price Of the Bitter Wine Of Iron, Sl.00,
every bottle guaranteed, or the money re-
funded Beware Of counterfeits, buy only
Kuukels, take no other it is wrapped in
a yellow wrapper around, with the propri-
etor's photograph on. All other is coun-
terfeit. Depot 259 North Ninth street,
below Vine, Philadelphia. (Go there, adj
vice Free l0-2ld&wly. i.
For sale in Rock Island by Smith L
/ Bonney, and John Bengston.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

THE MosT PERFECT. The housekeep-
ers Of America very generally know DR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder and Special
Flavorings. They are beyond all question
the best and most perfect of anything for
the purpose in the market, and are now
having the largest sale. \ million fami-
lies use them constantly, and the house
wife who has used them once will never
be without them. Grocers and dealers
can supply YOU.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

PRoCRASTINATIoN Is THE THIEF OF
TNIE-At this season of the year, when
life may be cut off in a few hours by an
attack Of Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Diar-
rhGa, Dysentery, Cholera Infantum, OF
some kindred disease, none should fail to
have at all times a supply of DR.. McCabe ;
renowned Medieated Blackberry Brandy
on hand. A more certain cure, and at the
same time pleasant remedy, can not be
found in the whole range of materia med
lea The millions who have used it testify
u this. 6-16d&w2w.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

HENDERSoN's BUCHU, the great diuretic
and unfailing remedy for all diseases of
the Kidneys and Bladder. also for Dys-
pepsia or Indigestion, Flatulency or Wind
in the stomach The most distressing
cases Of Female Weakness and Uterine
Complaints are permanently cared by
Henderson Buchu. j Is unequaled by
any known remedy for the cure Of Dropsy
Gravel aud all .Gouty and Rheumatic
affections. 1t is a specific remedy for ez-
pelIing all Pain and Tape Worms. 1t is
( prescribed by eminent physicians in
: Chronic Affections of the Liver For sale
Z by all druggists. See advertisement in
I this issue. eod&wly
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

Our readers should be careful to notice
that PROCTOR 4 CANDLES STAMP is upon
the bars of their NOTIFIED GERMAN SOAR,
as all good articles are initiated, and this
Soap being so popular, other manufactur-
ers have copied their stamp. 6-23d3m
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

A SEVERE TEST. The Commissary
General of the United States, after trial
Of all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's Satin Gloss
Starch was the best that could be procur-
ed, aud the government from that time to
the present are buying this article. THIS
is a fact worthy the attention of consum-
ays
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

Renne's Pain Killing Magic oil is clean,
sweet and pleasant to use, and cures head
ache, toothache, ague in the face and jaws,
earache, sore eyes, erysipelas, rheumatic
pains, cramps, cold in the head, sore throat,
&c Try it, reader
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

HAVE you tried Natures Hair Restora-
tive? You will be delighted with it.
Clean, safe, and efficient 1t is driving
all the poisonous compounds out of the
market 1t is as clear as crystal See ad-
vertisement.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

Maguire's great Cundurango Bitters a
pleasant and effective substitute for Vine
gar Bitters For sale by c. SpeideE
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28
1.-THE BEST is THE CHEAPESTr
S91,OC0,O0O.Oo Capital Represented

s'OId H artford.'' Assets S2.2O4,3oO
4Ctna OF Hartford. 5.306.:8sOI
II HoIne of ~ ew " OrI<. 4,44OsSo0
Franklin ofIohiIa, 3.363. gu
Old N. America of Phila, 3,337, coo
imperial Fire Ins Co., of Londen Gold Assets 100000
N, British & Mercantile !" 100000
Royal, England. 12.OOO.OOO
Queen of Liverpool and London, 100000
Firemen's Fund of California 69,22
National Ins. Co.,. Hartford, Assets $4,000
NationalIns. N 90. Phila 4IO, $40
Northwestern National ms Co., 657534
Westchester Fire Ins. Co., 0,O86
Manhattan Fire Ins. Co., New York, 493, 600
st. Joseph Ins. Co., 494, ,157
Railway Pass ms Co., ef Hartford, 75O 600
Conn Mutual Life ms CD. of IS $4,000, 900
Policies Written Current Rates. Office No. 3, Argus
Building up stairs.
J. III. BUF ORD, Agent.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28
DRESS GOODS!
aOuse Keeping GOOds,
Hosiery, GlOyes,
And Ribbons
WEST oF NEW YORK.

hol Of Ne" AOhh-
1000 yds Black Silk at 81; 20; Las; Its 1870; 20
gWO yds coored dress silks at 81 rs ;1,50; 10:
400 upward.
SV yds fancy dress silk al New York retail prices
JUNO yds japanese silk S5c As 80, former price 20,
T5. 100
20ol yds French and Irish Popnns at New York re-
tail prices.
aJ1 pieces Of black and oolored Alpaecas from 2sc
upward.
5O pieces latest style Of Spring and Summer Dress
Goods al nc, 25, so IS, 20, So former prices 25e
IS 50, IS.
2l0 pieces polka dot, striped and figured percales
Ip0 pieces striped and figured lawns
, so yds Grenadeahes at lie. %. 25 85 upward
8JOO yds grass cloth and lmin suitings at lie. 25
81 IS, upward. cheap,
A arge line Victoria and Bishop lawns.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28
LOCAL NOTICES.

Just the season to purify the blood by
taking Roots celebrated Bitters for sale by
c. Speidel
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28
Dentists.
Dr.. ]. ". Stark, Dentist.

DoOMS NEXT DOOR TO TIE TELEGRAPH OF
II fee, Illinois street. Rock leland All kinds Of
Dental Work done in the most approved styles.
Charges reasonable. 6-1Tdtf
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28
Tar Cordial.

Irs gratifying to US 10 inform the public that DR..
4 c wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial, for Throat
1Hd lung Diseases has gained an eHyiable reputa-
aur l-Om the Atlantic TO the Pacific coast. and
rom tneE-.e TO some Of the first families Europe.
not through s1e press alone but by persons through
aA' 4be states a"taaly benefited and cured at this
once, Nll.s he Publishes less 80 say our report
e's he is unable to suVply the demand. 1t gains
and holds Iys reputation
Fir-t Not by stopping cough but by loosening
and assisting nature % threw OF the unhealthy
matter collected about the tlruat and bronchial
,45es, which causes irritation
second. It removes the causes of. irritation
which produces cough Of the mucous membrane
and bronchial tubes, assists the lungs to act and
throw of the unhealthy seCreuons, aud purifes the
blood
Third. II is free from squills lobclia lIscac and
opium Of which most throat and Jung rehedie,
Pc composed which allay cough only, and disqr
rAnize the stomach. 1t has q soothing effect on th
liver and kidneys and every part Of the system, an
10 It's inyigorating and purifying effects 1t ha
gained reputation which it must hold above a.
others in the market
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

-o-oAZ's ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28
TEIEGR.AE.P1H3.TC. e =. 7

- usA A1NS - - = y ~ - - III - -
Very Important Action of
the Railroad and Ware
house Commissioners.
They Decide that Railroads
may, in certain cases.
make Special Rates.
The Cholera in the South.
The Kellogg Shooting Case
a Failure.
The New Ocean Gable.
Records Stolen from the
War Department.
Arrival of a Log Raft in
Chicago.
Death of the Sculptor
/ Powers.
The Walworth Murder
Trial.
Accidents, Fires, Crimes,
Etc, Etc.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-06-28

MANUFACTURED Bf
THE HILLS nARCHIhEDtAE LAWN MOVER COMPANY,
COLTS ARMoRY, HARTFORD, CONN.
R- For sale By SPENCER 3 NoFIsfkazsRs -
Rock Island, Ills
, 1873-06-18
NOTICE.

Ed s the Presidency will probably require
Al from 500 to 500 puncheons of fresh
Bradywiue Cornmeal, parties DESTROYS to
contract for the delivery of such quantity
or any portion thereof, are hereby reques-
ted to send in to the Presidency on or be-
fore Saturday the 28th instant, 10 O'Clock
a. m. sealed tenders marked blenders for
Cornmeal' stating =
/, the number of puncheons offered.
2, the lowest cash price demanded pr.
p%uncheon.
The meal is to be delivered according as
required by the Presidency, part in Chris
tiansted and part in Frederiksted, during
the months of July this year to February
next year, in monthly deliveries of a near
" equal number of puncheons each time.
The payment from the Colonial Treasury
to be assigned at the end of every month
for the quantity of meal delivered 10 the
past month. The party whose tender is
accepted will receive an answer latest on
Tuesday the 18th July 1878.
Presidents Secretary's Office St. Croix
June 18th 1878.
S. W. VAN BRAKLE.
, 1873-06-18
NOTICE

l S the Presidency expects to be able
AA to grant advances within certain IL
mits from the Colonial Treasury Of st.
Croix for Cornmeal and Money-wages to
estatB-labores for the period from 1st July
this year to uItimo February next year,
Planters DESTROYS of obtaining such ad-
vances are requested to forward their
memorials to the Presidency within
Thursday 26th instant 2 o'clock p, m.
Said memorials must contain a statement
of:
a, the name and the area of the Estate
and the number ofacres in plants, 1st
and 2nd ratoon, for next years crop
b, the number of tradesmen, drivers, 1st,
2nd and Bird class laborers (men aud
~women), children not working and 10
vaIids;
c, the stock of horses, mules, working
bulls, other cattle, asses and sheep /;
d, the quantity of meal and amount of
money desired rr. mouth, aud the
calculation on which the estimate in
that respect is made
e, the sname Of the proprietor if the
memorial be made by the administra-
tor, the power must be forwarded,
original or copy.
The terms for the advances may be seen
in the Presidents Secretary's Office in
Christiausted and in the Sherif's Office in
Frederiksted,
Presidents Secretary's Office, St. Croix
June 18th 1878.
S. w VAN BRAKLE.
, 1873-06-18
SUKKERPLANTAGF
OCCASIONALLY.

beIigg4nde i Campagniest
Qvarteer sub No. 6 med alt
Tilbeh0r bIive opraabt til Bort
salg / OvereenstemmeIse med
Placat af 22de April 1917.
Auctionerne afholdcs:
lste Auction Mandagen den
14de JUL 1878.
Eden Auction Mandagen den
28de JUL 1878.
3die Auction Mandagen den
lite August 1878.
allie ON Formiddagen III. II
slet paa AuctioncOnt0iret.
Auctionsconditioner Vurderingsforret-
ming og 6vrige Document"r ere fra eide
dennes til Eftersyn her paa Contoiret, /
Frederikstods Skifteret SAINT paa Procura-
tor P. Jennings Contoir.
Christiansteds Auctionscontoir den 14de
Juui 1878.
II. A. JURS.
, 1873-06-18
ONE AUCTION
The Property

No. 8 Hospital street in this
town and belonging to said
bankrupt Estate.
The Auction will be held at
the Vendue Office on Monday
the Dist July 1878 at 10
o'clock a. m.
The conditions, appraisement and other
documents may from the 21st instant be
seen at the Vendue Office, at Frederikstods
Dealing Court, as we'll as at Lawyer P.
Jennings Office, where also further eIuci-
dations concerning the sale can be obtain
ed.
C~hristiansted vendue Office the 18th
June 1878.
H. A JURS.
, 1873-06-18
AUCTION.

EETER Begjering at Procurator P.
- Lemming paa Vegne Frederiksteds
, 1873-06-18
AUCTION.

MFTER Begj@ring af Procurator P.
"a Lemming paa Vegne Frederiksteds
, 1873-06-18

Skifteret som behaodlende Planter r. G.
Knights FalIitbo vii den nevnte 30 til
h6rende
EIENDOM
Nc. s Hospitalsgade her i By
Ell blive opraabt til BorstsaIg
we'd
cen Auction
som afholdes paa Auctions
contoiret Mandagen den eide
JUL 1878 Formid Jag III. 10
slet.
Auctionsconditioner Vurderingstorret-
ming og 6vrige Documenter ere fra eide
dennes til Eftersyn her paa Contoiret, i
Frederiksteds Skifteret SAINT paa Procurator
P. Jennings Contoir.
Christiansteds AuctioDscontoir den 14de
Juni 1878.
II. A. JijRS.
, 1873-06-18
I'LL

M%EA H~ @@ 49, &W EaR@E&EA4& @
situate in COmpanys Quarter
sub No. 6 with all appurtenan-
ce& and belonging to the above
named bankrupt Estate VIII
be offered for sale in cOnfor-
nifty with the Placard Of 22nd
April 1917.
The Auctions will be held
at the Vendue Office at III
o'clock a. m. as follows +:
1st Auction on Monday the
18th July 1878.
End Auctionon Monday the
28th July 1878.
3rd Auction on Monday the
18th August 1878.
The conditions, appraisement and other
documents may from the 2Ist instant be
seen at the Vendue Office, at Frederiksteds
Dealing Court, as we'll as at Lawyer P.
Jennings Office where also further eluci-
dations concerning the sale can be obtained.
Christiansted Vendue Office the 14th
June 1878.
H. A. JURS.
, 1873-06-18
AUCTION.

EI T the request of Lawyer P. Lomming
lA in behalf Of Frederiksteds Dealing
Court as administering the bankrupt Es-
tate Of Planter R G. Knight will be put
, 1873-06-18
AVSE 90 ENT-


H ANLEDNING If at const. Kongelig
a Bogholder T. S Rubner Petersen er
beyilget ReisetilIadelse, er const. Fuld-
megtig / Presidentskabs-Secre O..
A. Krause meddeelt Constitution som
Kongelig BoghoIder paa St. Croix fra l4de
d. NJ. at rpouc,
, 1873-06-18

Skifteret som behandlende Planter R. G.
knights Fallitbo vii den nevnte 30 tiIh6-
rende
, 1873-06-18
AUCT.ITON

gI I the request Of lawyer P. Lomming
AZ in behalf of Frederiksted Dealings
Court as administering the bankrupt Es-
tate ofPlanter R. G. Knight the
SUGAR PLANTATION
The Grange advance., 1873-10-29
THE STATE AGENCY

10 the Editor Of the Grange Advance:
saw a communication which appears in
the farmers Union. of Minneapolis, of the
10th inst, signed " Bittersweet," who, bv
the way, is pretty smart l rather like his
style as he is man that wants to know the
why's and wherefores, which every man
ought to know, and which any brother of
the Order can know in relation to the State
agency business, and l shall be most hap
Ply to inform each and every brother of the
order. II the gentl tleman wishes to know
why the State Executive Committee met
and appointed the State agent so late in the
season. will tell him:
Inc manufacturers. as q rule, establish
their agencies by the first of December of
each year, and make contracts for the ensu-
ing season, which the State Executive Com
mlttee have learned, during the present
season, as the answer from their letters to
manufacturers asking for terms on ma
chimes and implements would invariably be.
1--WE have our agent, Mr.. So and So, in
your county, we will refer you to him for
the present season. and the consequence
was we could get no material reduction on
many Of the most desirable machines, &c..
hence the prompt action of the Executive
committee, and knowing the circumstances
have acted accordingly. If the gentle
man wants to know why accepted the
office for the past year free of charge, nv
answer is, the State Grange, at it's last
meeting, elected me to fill the office of pur-
chasing agent for the southern portion of
the State and the Office Of Executive also.
ana, lnasmuch as there was no appropri-
alton made to pay those agents or the execu-
tive committee, was compelled to " ork free
OF charge, and furnish postage stamps and
stationary, and then to answer thousand
and one letters of inquiry asking all man.
ner Of questions which will not attempt to
enumerate.
II the gentleman thinks he can run the
othce on those terms for the next season. T
Will give him the benefit of my experience
ana turn the Office over to him and let him
run it, and measure his own corn in his
own oushel, and not measure my corn in
his bushel..
AS to the executive committee "tickline
elbows | will leave to the balance
OF the committee to answer for
L. 4 =
themselves. It is an. old adage and very
true one, that . thief will cry thief, first.