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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

Our readers will certainly thank US for
advising them to keep in their houses, for
use, Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil. 1t
is said to be the best remedy for painful
complaints ever discovered. ut works
ike a charm"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

Great bargains in dry goods at Wads-
worth & Parsons for the next sixty days
to make room for their fall stock. Dress
goods at cost, shawls and cloaks at cost,
good grenadines at l23 cts per yard. They
claim to have the only good stock Of car.
pets to be found in Rock Island, and that
their prices are as low as any where in the
| West.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

The American boueless sardines received
the grand diploma ct merit over all COM
petitors at the World Exposition, Vienna,
1873. Better and les than half the price
of imported sardines. Sold by all first
class grccers. Packed only BY the Amer.
can SsrdIne Co, New York. ~llO-SOd6wl,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
The Dansyills and the Old CanaIsrs,

Not long since, Capt. Charley Wheeler,
conductor on the G., r, l. q P. r. R. hap
pening to hear Capt. Martindale, conduc-
tor on the Western Union road, say some
thing about canal boats, he desired to
know what Capt. Mart knew about such
things. The result was a good talk about
old canal days in the Genesee Valley,
New York, in which Wheeler learned that
Mart was at one time captain OF the canal
boat Dansville. This opened Capt. Char
ley's affections wide, for he superintendent
the building of that boat, brought it out
and was its first captain, and was a canal
captain when Mart was a little boy, and
Maj. Martindale, Mart's father, was a
canal superintendent. After Charley
Wheeler, Jack Wheeler, Phillips, Connect,
and other old canal captains came to Chi
cago, Mart, then only Is years old, was cap
tain of the Dansville,- land that's the rea-
son he is called Capt, ,Martindale. Char
ley Wheeler was captain Of the canal boat
on which we came from Chicago to La
Sale in 1851. He and his brother,
Jack" Wheeler, and Phillips, and Connects
were canal captains in this State previous
to the building of the c., r. l. q P. K. X
and afterwards all run on that road for
ears,-Connett as mail agent, the others
as conductors. Charley Wheeler is still a
conductor on the road Jack Wheeler has
charge Of the sleeping car line; Phillips
has been off the road for few years, and
we regret to hear is now very low and not
expected to live but a short time. Con-
nett Is still a resident of Chicago.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

I6y> Heading matter advertising and no
taces in local columns aoiU be charged 40
cents per line, except for religious and be-
neuolent societies, uhich wiH be SO cents per
notice sohen not exceeding fve lines all
Over foe lines 10 cents per line.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
Personal.

Hon. Gustavus Koeruer, Mrs. Koerner
and Miss Pauline Koerner, arrived at the
Harper House this morning. Gov. koernel
has been, with his family, for som weeks
past,in Minnesota. They leave for Chicago
this evening at 80, and from thence tC
their home in Bellville,
Gov. koerner was the candidate of the
Democrats and Liberal Republicans fol
governor at our last election. He was for
merly Lieut.. GOV, of the State, and is one
Of the able and clear headed men of Hi
nois. He highly approves the action taken
by the Democratic State Committee and
hopes that the convention will indorse that
action, nominate Gore and Ettcr, and car
ry he State.
Gen. John Tillson of Quincy, late a Re
publican member of the legislature, was at
the Harper House to-day.
Charlie Hilton, of Chicago, known so
well and tavorably to the travelling public,
is home for u week at his fathers house III
this city. The fire took the St. James and
for a time has let Charlie out but no
amount Of scorching can diminish his ex-
perience and popularity as a hotel man.
Silk, LiSle thread and gauze undercloth-
ing and hosiery of all kinds; one of the lar
gest assortments in the city, at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

16S-7he Daily Arqus is delipered in anu
part Of the City, at tnentu cents per weeE,
or eighty cents a month. By mail $40 a
year.
Weekly Argus 50 a year IN ndv1nce.
No Paper sent beyond the time paid Tor.
AH business transacted at the Ar0us
Counting Room, opposite the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

For RENT.-A dwelling house contain
ing seven rooms with a good celler and els.
tern and pleasant lot. The house has just
been painted and papered and whitened
throughout. Rent SIC per month. Ad-
dress p, o. box 9OI. je27-dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
The Weather---To-Da

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as In
dicated bv thermometer:
Z A. M. 74o above zero. u N. 81 above zero
9 A. NJ. 7gc 3P. NJ. B0
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

PONDS EXTRACT has been conten-
ted to wait until, by its own merits alone,
its use has spread to every part of the
country through the reports of experience.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

l6y-Daiy Subscribers to the argus, ucho
do not receive their papers regularly and
promptly are requested to report at the
business office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

LADY. you should never think of doing a
washing without Golden State Washing
Powder. Get a test package and try it to-
morrow.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling good
goods al reasonable prices. 5.5dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
EOw IT Is IN HAMPTON.

By telegraph 70 The Argus.
HAMPTON, Aug. s.--4:35 p. M.-The
largest vote ever cast in Hampton at a
primary election was cast to-day. Judge
Lynde's delegates we're elected by a large
majority.
ANOTHER ONE.
One hundred and fifty to two hundred
votes east here this afternoon for the
Lynde ticket, Hawley ticket withdrawn.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
Great Western Wire Works,
l2 West Madison 81, Chicago. Ill, Formerly
15eE madison strccL
IHEO. S~PINGENREPE

Manufacturer Of crimpt. tVi I an wrought iron
dow screens. Lsdie-' and cent wtrp aluraS nm
hrrlla stands. flower stancs. arbor trelIis riddle
s'eves- grave and wire fences. miliners' and hate.
Tree and stands. and ali kinds Of Wire Work All
Orders punetaally attended to, Liberal inducement
Q the trade. 44dttssn
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

Livingston says he sells the best Racine
Wis. trunks. He received the first prem
iums on them at the fair. 6-3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

A beautiful assortment OF mohair coats
at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
'CAMPHORINE."

Tbs Great Discoyery for the Immediate relief and
cure OF Rhe lmatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, Bruires,
Pains, Stif Joints, Strains, Swellings, Inhamma-
lions, Bunions. Catarrah, &c, &c. Ii will not
grease or stain, and for the toilet is a luxury in
every family. Thousands will testify 10 rs greaf
merits. Try il. Price per bottle " cents.
hEUBEN HoIT Proprietor.
-,sdhnl R3 Greenwich street, y Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
LOCAL NOTICES.

One box Of t:.ry's Soluble Ink Powder
will make n pint of REST BLACK INK in five minutes.
\ Sl.25 u d., sl.35 by mail. H.G.o.CARY, GAINESVILLE, o.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
q. J.

retail BY A. y.PozEoni. $40 Olive 81, cor Ninth $.
-. No. ard nv L BreunerL, and Emil
Kahlsr, c. speidsL Bsnser.& Thomas. ,lS-sdiv
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
IN Drops Of Constitution Water

~ THREE TIMES A DAY
CURES
inflammation of the Kidneys.
Stone in the Bladder.
Catarrh of the Bladder.
Diabetes, Gravel, elect.
Briok-dust Deposit.
For Female Complaints a Speciality.
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver.
Palpitation Of the Heart.
50 John Street. ....... ....,...NEW YoRK
For sale by all first Glass Druggists. 3-3dly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
BUSINESS CARDS.
KENwoRTLY& BEARDsLEY,

/ AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House. Jno. L. Kenworthy,Jas M. Boards
ey 10-23d&Wtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
P. r. McELHERNE,

ATTORNEY N COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n and Solicitor in Chancery Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. s-30dw1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
DR.. J, ", Stark, Dentist.

OOOMS NEXT DOOR TO TIE TELEGRAPH OF
n fee, Illinois street. Rock Island. All kinds Of
Dental Work done in the most approved styles
Charges reasonable. 617dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
Congressional Convention,

1t is time a convention was called tc
nominate a peoples candidate for Congress
in this district, but the question seems
to be, "Who shall call it ?"
AT the Farmers State Convention, held
at Decatur, Col. |. H. Elliot, of Princeton.
was appointed to organize the district and
prepare for the congressional campaign.
At the Independent Reform State Con
v%ention, held at Springfield, June 10th
Maj. j. N. Allan, of Geneseo, was ap
pointed as the member of the State Com.
mittee for this district.
And at the Liberal Republican district
convention held at Princeton, Sep. 9, 1872,
the following named gentlemen were APP
pointed a
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
Nobby Marseilles vests at Loeb's.
WILEY OR LYNDE7
The Tickets for Tonight.

The following are the tickets for dele,
gates to be voted for by Republicans at
their meeting in the Court House this
evening
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

Just received at Loeb's, the one price
clothier, 49l seagrave coats at 81.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND h PACIFIC r. b

GOING EAST THAINssLEAvE
Ats rs q. m. ALB p, M; and 9:45 p. m. Iraihr
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At 9 100 q. IN. 1890 q. m, and $50 =. M Afaiu
arrive from the east a. above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
sooxrosp. socx ISLAND &sT. LOUIS 3. 3,

GOING SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At 8 100 a. M, and Gas p, NJ
ARRIVE FROM st. LOUIS
At $3.50 a. m. and S:15 p. m.
STERLING IRA LEAVE
Ate.ma m. and 7:16 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
At 7.45 a. m. and Z 100 p. m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

500 suits boys clothing at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
tbNdRESSlbNNL tbhmlIIbE'
Charles Durham, Henry county.
William Kerns, Rock Island do
Frederick X. Butcher, Lee do
/. H. Elliott, Bureau do
VIM A Eays. Pufua do

These are all the committees there are
for this congressional district, either Far
mers', Independent, Liberal Republican or
Democratic, and we suggest that Col. Ell
lott write, Immediately, to all these gen.
tlemen, and such others as he chooses, in
viting them to meet at Burlington Cross
ing or some other place that he may name,
and then and there agree upon a joint call
for a convention. The call ought to be
issued as quick as possible, in order to give
the people a chance to arrange tor their
county and legislative conventions.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
BURLINGTON. CEDAR RAPIDS q MIN.

BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS u MIN.
To BURLINGToN-Le. West Liberty. Ar. w Liberty.
Accommodation 7:W A II :3S A N
Express .......... 9:40 + NJ 11:2s p M
To CEDAR RAPIDS
Express .......... 1900 NJ 9:2o A N
Accommodation 7:55 PM 5:35 p M
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08

Lv. indianapolis. Ar. Peoria.
nc, Mail & Ex.. 400 A 1875 p NJ
Peoria. Indianapolis
ac. Mail & Ex. TAB $40 p M
Cars run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change. Connections made at Indianapolis for
all points East and South.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

500 suits children's clothing at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-08
ry the State.

silk, Lisle thread and gauze undercloth-
ing and hosiery of all kinds; one of the lar
gest assortments in the city, at Loeb's.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17
SOUTHWEST.

A mild form of measles prevails
in Wichita. 1t is also afflicted with
a clairvoyant and fortune teller
The Eagle gives a Wichita "epi.
sode." A texan got on a high, and
an officer attempted to arrest him
but the Texan, backed up by a few
of his friends, refused to surrender.
The police alarm was sounded,
which brought out about fifty citi-
zens, all armed and ready for the
fray, when the Texans thinking
that prudence was the better part
of valor," concluded to let the law
take its course. They were all tax
en- before the police judge, who
proceeded to extract some of their
extra cash to enrich the Golfers of
the city. The citizens of Wichita
are determined the law shall be en-
forced, and outlaws brought 10 JUS
tice.
The Wichita Beacon has changed
hands again. 1t has crawled out of
the Sewers on to a Gabel, where it
will dry and bleach, we presume.
e. IL. kurtz is going to run a pa
per at Augusta for a few weeks.
The population of Butler county
has increased about 5000 in three
years.
The Wellington Press does not
believe in the Indian scare. Hear
it: Several timid persons have
shaken the dust of Sumner county
from their feet, and departed hence
iii consequence of a few murders
committed in the heart of the In
dian Territory, hundred miles
away"
The Georgia Minstrels" didn't
get money enough in Winfield to
pay expenses. They left their in
struments for board and biIIs I'M
paid.
The self supporting roof on the
court honse at WindheId does not
support much. 1t is pushing the
walls over. So says the Courier.
The Eldorado Times says: ave
learn from Mr.. Riley that field of |
wheat was thrashed on the Walnut |
above Douglass last week, which
yielded a little over q bushels to
the acre. 1t was winter wheat of
the walker variety"
Some portions of Butler county
are suffering for rain.
The court house at Great Bend is
and furnished. The desks
and ratings for the court room are
made of massive walnut aud were
at Emporia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17
stand Firm.

There is general letting up of
partisan feeling and party afIllia-
lions at the present time. We all
feel that something is needed to
bring about better state of things
in politics. Those who have axes
to grind are quick in taking adYan-
tage of this feeling in society to try
to ally us with some new tangled
sort of a concern that, as yet, we
know nothing of. We advise peo-
pie not to- be in too great hurry
to tie themselves to some new
thing. Let us wait little till the
parties are in the field with their
men and platforms. If we are not
awfully mistaken some of the big
gest demagogues and corruptionists
In the country will lift their heads
in the Reform movement. You
may get into a boat that you will
wish yourself out of. We are not
governed by any partisan feeling
in this advice. We, too, have cut
loose 10 a great extent, and feel
that we cannot again advise people
to vote to endorse some of the men
of the Republican party. We feel
very much like going in for the
best and truest men for Office. We
advise all who feel thus to wait and
see what is to be done, and let us
do what we think best for the
country.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17
The Devil.

Some men have Il great deal
of trouble about his Sa-
tanic Majesty, the Devil. From
time immemorial we hear of him.
And we have never heard any good
of him. The more we hear of him
the more we dislike him. But
some men seem to be fond of him.
Men write books about him.
Some men go all over the country
lecturing on the devil, and some
men are always writing devilish
newspaper articles. The most of
these men arc troubled about the
origin of the old fellow. Where
did he come from? The latest
thing on the SUBJECTS q lecture
before the Liberal Society Union
in London, by DR.. G. G. Zurffi.
He is a Darwinian, and of course
hunts for old Nick's headquarters
in the way of evolution. DIR. Il. is
quite witty at the expense of "old
theology, but We feel like adj
wishing him and all others who
seem to have trouble on the devil
question, to let the old fellow
alone. The oldest book we know
of tells us that he is more subtle
than any other beast. We are in
clined to believe it. We believe the
best thing we can do is to resist
the devil so that he will fee from
us. He is sly old adversary, and
laughs at the efforts made to reas-
on him out of existence.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17
Men and l.rEneIpIes

Just now there is a
great deal of small talk
about voting for men irrespective
of principles. 1t sounds well
enough to talk about men. We
all want men. We like n real man.
We like to support men for Office.
But tits our candid opinion that
a man without principles is right
hard to find. You might find a
biped of flesh and bones without
principles, but when you strike a
man you will find principles too.
We therefore propose to look out
for principles. AS we understand
it, it does make some difference
about a mans principles. We can't
vote for n man without principles,
nor will We support q man who, in
our judgment, has improper prin-
ciples. We want men of good
principles. We can't afford TO en-
courage any Others. Here is our
motto: Good men with good
principles, for Office.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17
."The Old and New

Noble Prentis, of the Junction
City Union, grated at Council
Grove on the Fourth. He went
for croakers with all the fervor of
a July day. After warming them
up to a white heat, he gave the
incorrigibles the following bit of
good advice:
But if these attempts Of mine to
make Americans satisfied with
their country, have been fruitless;
if there are still some who feel
that society is rotten" the gov
eminent hopelessly and helplessly
corrupt. and they themselves
slaves and serfs, then let me tell
such that there are ample facilities
for leaving this republican vale of
tears, this land of sin and suffering.
Peaceful, tranquil, lovely, high
toned Mexico is near. The South
American states present every
variety of soil and climate, and
three or four kinds of government
a week. AS many as fifteen ocean
bound steamers sometimes leave
New York in a single day, and on
the deck of some one of them the
fugitive from American tyrrany
ought to find a refuge. The
world is open where to choose.
Gentle Russia, with its hospitable
province of Siberia, is open; and
Botany Bay, long an object of in
terest to a certain variety of Brit
ish emigrants, still woos the tray
eler. There are, it is true, some
objections to each of these, but
our discontinued friends ought to
be glad of anything for a change.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17
Republican stateConveD,,on


A delegate convention OF the Renuhl,-
cans OF the State OF Kansas win he held
In Representative Hail, in the CITY or To-
peka, on "wednesday. the a6,b d,v os
August, A. ID. 1874, at the hour or "a
m, for the purpose OF nominatlny canal
dates for the following Offices. to-wit.
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary Of State.
Auditor OF State.
Treasurer OF State.
Attorney General.
superintendent OF Public Ipstru.,io,
One Associate Justice OF the supreme
Court. e''i0
All OF the counties legally Organized at
the sitting Of the last Legislature and
none others, shall be entitled 10 renre-
sentation as follows. to-wft: Two ,iele-
gates from each representative district.
IL Is recommended that the primary
meetings for the purpose OF electfne del
egates TO the state convention herein call
ed' DE held ON Saturday, the 18th day OF
august, 1874, ut such hours As may hs
designated by the central committee n,
each representative district. or I'm tbs
event that there be no such committee
by the central committee of the county
IL Is recommended that in addition n
The delegates herein provided for, one al.
ternate be elected for each delegate. NJ
person will be entitled 10 n seat I'm the
convention by virtue of holding the prox,
les OF any OF the delegates elected.
JOHN GUTHRIE, Chm.
ID. B. EAAIERT, Secretary.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17

The Louisville CouYier-Jouyna.
publishes a crop report from all
parts of the State for three months
past. In Southern and Western
Kentucky not enough rain has
fallen at any one time to lay the
dust. The crops are almost en-
tirely destroyed, and with album
dance of rain from this time on
cannot be saved. or tobacco
there will be scarcely any crop.
Corn and oats are very small, but
wheat is the best crop for many
years. Much restitution is al
ready reported, and the Governor
is petitioned to convene the Legis-
lature to devise some means of re-
lief. Rain has fallen in Eastern
and Central Kentucky during the
last two days, but too late to afford
much relief. In the mountain
districts actual cases of starvation
are reported.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17

Inc Offices OF the government,
federal, state, county and munich
pal, must be filled by some kind of
men. Thus far we have had but
little tronbie to find enough self
sacrificing mrn for any and all Of
fees. There is always some one
ready to immediate himself on the
affairs of his country. There has
been some trouble about finding Of
fees enough for our patriots. Office
seekers have prevailed largely in
all parts OF the country. Some
men have made it a business to
seek and hold Office.
But if we are to believe half we
hear now, 4 new order OF things
has taken place. Men are to seek
Office no longer. The office is to
seek its man and take him. If a
man wants office now he must
keep mum. lie is expected to
stand still until the lightning
strikes him and then he can accept
the situation. But if he lifts fin
ger before the Office lays hold of
him, he will be- set down as an of
flee seeker and demagogue. lie
cannot reasonably expect the peo-
pie to take him up and elect him to
Office if he asks their support. The
popular saying of to-day is: s.Let
the office seek the man."
We candidly believe there is
danger of running into an extreme
in this matter. There has been too
much Office seeking in the past we
know. But let US, while trying to
avoid one extreme, not run into
another. There is middle ground
here, which is safer thSn either ex-
treme. How are we to know what
men are best 10 elect TO office un.
less we have different candidates
before MS? Is it not good idea
to compare men, and after investi.
CATION choose from q number Of
candidates the one we consider best
for the Office to be fiIled2 Can We
reasonably expect the offices o.
honor and trust to seek out and
capture, unsided, the proper men tc
fill them? Is it in the natural order
of things for offices 10 seek men
We sometimes wonder if the mer
who make this cry are not trying
to divert attention from men more
prominent to themselves. There il
an awful sight of humbug in thu
unqualified saying "let the Office
seek the man"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-07-17

The railroad kings of the east
have very univisely concluded to
raised the rates of freight on live
stock fifty per cent, and other
merchandise thirty per cent.
This is an unfortunate time for
eastern roads to raise on their
freight. Kansas and Missouri
have direct lines to Galveston,
and may conclude to ship their
grain and goods to and from that
point. And if the eastern folks
want to eat our beef they will
have to pay the extra charges.
Their beef will cost them more.
Raising the rates transportation
on those roads is a blow ut the
commerce of the east. The west
is comparatively independent now
of those eastern roads. Those
great kings may find out that they
are subject TO western enterprise
before many days shall wax and
wane.