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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-05-30

AN ounce of mother wit is worth
pound of book learning.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-05-30

SOP FENcEs.-With the increasing
cost of fencing material, it becomes a
question to the farmer, How can |
economically build new and repair old
fences2 A Western man suggests the use
of sods, and writes; SIN England and
Ireland they have the sod fence. l have
seen it in this country occasionally, but
think if our farmers knew its practical
merits we should see it oftener. Only dig
two bitches four feet apart three feet
wide and two feet deep; throw the dirt
from the bitches on the space between
beat it down till it has some hardness
and give it enough slant to prevent
'caving,' and you have fence for a life
time. In most cases here we need ne
turf or 'whin-bushes' as they do, for IN
year the bank will be covered by luXu
RANT growth of blackberry bushes, an
swering every purpose. Even where tim
Der is plenty, we can make this fenc
cheaper than almost any other
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-05-30

BETTER 60 alone than in bad company.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12
Hack Mails.

PREEMrTIoN mail leaves Milan Wednesday and
Saturday mornings at O'Clock, supplying Preemp
ton Viola Suez Norwood and Alexis-fhe termi-
nation Of the route, The return mail is on Tuesday
and Friday, arriving at Milan at p. M.
NKw WINDSOR mail leaves Rock Island on Wed
Desdays and Saturdays at A. NJ, and arrives Tues
days and Fridays at p. NJ. Supplies Rural, kich
land GROVE, SwedOna, and New Windsor. Note
Mail matter from Rock Island for New Windsor il
sent via the ST. Louis cars.
ALEDo mail by hack from Rock Island daily q
A. NJ. supplies Milan Andalusia, Edgingt0n, Buf
ialo Prairie, Hamlet and Aledo. This hack arrives
in Rock Island daily at P. M. NOte-Mail matter
from Rock Island for AledO is sent via st. Louii
cars.
The mail from Edgington TO Muscatine leave
EdgingtOn Mondays and Thursdays at 8 A. M, sup
plying Illinois City and Drury post offices, return
ing same day.
Also leaves Edgington for New Boston Tuesday
and Fridays at A. M, supplying Buffalo Prairie
Ferdinand and Copper Creek.
Also leaves EdgfngtOn Wednesdays and Satur
days at p. M, for Pleasant Ridge post office, re
urning same evening.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12
Blanks and Blank Books.

The Argus Printing Company is now get
ting up complete set of Blanks for Jus
tees, Constables, Sheriffs, Lawyers, and
Judges, in accordance with the latest forms
of law, and printed on fine paper and in
the best manner. They will be sold cheap,
All who want correct blanks, on good pa.
per. will find them at The ARGUS OFFICE.
Our Bindery is also turning out some
nice Blank Work. Blank Books made te
order, ruled to any pattern. Magazines
bound. Old books rebound. Prices
reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed
Work done promptly. Orders respectful
ly solicited.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12
The Bottom Rail.
From ths,AtIanta Constitution


Pears ter me, Pete" remarked 81, as
the two stood in front of the shop, divid-
ing nickel's worth of tobacco, pears ter
me dat de bottom rail is ridin' de fence
now! 'Tain't like t'ings used to wuz when
Bullick and all de udder 'p'blikins was
shassavin' round hyar!"
II wuz pesterin' of myself las mite bout
dat, too, Petel De niger isn't big
elemphint in de p'literkil sicherwashun,
fur fack"
''Yaas; de dimmycrats is scoopin' up dc
publick'ns all de TIME now, an it's bout
time fur de niggers to change kyars, kase
de ole train is gettin' switched off on de-
side track to stay dar."
II t'ink so, too, kase dere isn't but one
squrd O radikils in offs now-dem's d.
not'ry publickins-and TN t'inking da
dey hab to take down dere tin sines artel
der next 'leckshnn."
Looks moughtly dat way" said 81, a
he wandered of.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF FOR YOUNG MEN from the ehecti
OF Errors and Abuses in early life. Manhood re-
stored. Impediments to Marriage removed. New
method OF treatment. New and remarkable rene
dies. Books and Circulars sent free, in sealed
velopes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, 419 Noril
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.,--an Institution
having high reputation for honorable conduc
and professional skill. S-6dlSw3m
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12
ITTERS.
ITTE60,
A Remedy without a Rival
Maguire's
Cundurango Bitters.
VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CALoMEL

VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CALOMEL.
Contains no alcohol, an excellent purgative or
the bowels, relieving and curing all compla ts
of the Liver, Blood, Kidneys. and Stomach. Read
the following testimonial from prominent New
Ork editor:
Office of Geo. H. Sweets ''Texas New Yorker,"l
Nos. 2S. 80 and 80 Centre Street, :
New York City Sept. 8, 1874. J
Messrs, J. & C. Mcguire, ST. Louis: Gents -
Yours of the 31st ut with case of one dozen Cund-
urango Liver and Blood Bitters came duly to hand
You will please accept my thanks for your gener-
erOsity. l will try to put the medicine where it
will do the most good.' have given one bottle to
friend of mine who resides in Brooklyn. both
himself and wife have taken it, and their testimony
Is the same as mine first met with it in Houston,
Texas, afterwards returned to my home in Austin,
where have the Texas branch office of my paper.
My Houston bottle was used up, and l found on
trial that could not obtain single bottle in all
Austin, for went to every druggist in the place
and there are some five, but each house told me
they intended to order the strength of my rec
ommendation. Ere coming to New York l was in
Galveston, and bought bottle of RObirds, old
friend and good house, | had no idea then that
could not obtain it in New York; but after my
Galveston bottle was used up. started to find
moreand was much surprised to find none aftervist-
lug fully dozen different establishments. gave up
the search here and wrote TO you, Now gents SO
good medicine as yours is ought to be placed at
the command of the whole world, 1t will not only
prove great fortune to yourselves, but lasting
blessing to the whole human family. As n remedy
IN my own case have never met with its equal.
II squeezes my liver better than Calomel, of which
have taken not little am hard worker and
constant thinker, and consequently for the last ten
to twelve years my body has found it difficult to keep
up with my brain. There ale millions Of American
people jnst like myself and they need some simple
herb medicine to keep them from sinking into dys
peptic graves, until they can apply, brakes and
cut Off part of the steam and see where they are
You have the medicine and You have great fortune
in 1t If you Will but let the world knoE<ft In my
search after your CnndurangGp mgslis market
found preparation of Cundy s. peold at 50 pei
bottle but no more like yourEt3 us black IN. !
ter is only written to thank you and to give va,
my experience with cundurango, WishiDC. Won th,
success you deserve am.
Very Respectfully &C. GEo Fl. SWEET.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12
Notice to Newspaper Thieves.

STA. OF NEWSPAPERS, ETC. Whoever shall un-
lawfully and eloniousy steal, take and carry away
any newspaper periodical from the place where
the same may be left for any other person. shall be
deemed 1uiLty of larceny and punished GccOrdinly
1t shall be sufficient to allege, in the indictment
der this section, property to be in the publisher.
in the person for whom the newspaper periodical
wis !eft.-LaWs Of Illinois.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12

The attention of :thoseiafTlicted with Colds
Coughs with any disease Of the Lungs, is direc.
ted to this valurae remedy. Colds and Coughs are
easily taken, and if neglected may lead to disease
of the lungo. What is needed under such circuns
stances is a reliable remedy-speedY in affording
relief and eectual in arresting further progress OF
the disease
Sold by all Druggists aud Apothecaries, and in
Rock Island by John Bengston, Emil Kohler, Z
Bruernert aud Benser IL Thomas.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12
A CARD.

To oil who are suffering from the errors and
ndiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss of manhood, &C., will send re-
cipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE
sionary in South America. Send q self-ad
dressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station D. Bible House, New York City.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12

Blank Books of every variety and
style ruled and bound to order at THE
ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus., 1875-10-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

O. q a day at home. Agents wanted Outfit and
~ & terms free, TRUE & CO., Augusta, Me.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18
THE BEST COURSE.

Describing the political aspect OF the
affair, the present divided state Of feeling
toward the South ia indicative Of new
line Of action to be adopted In relation
to that portion Of the Union. On one
side we see what has been aptly styled
"the bread -and-butter-brigade," and a
steadily increasing minority of adher-
ents who, tearing open oil our old
wounds, would fain reduce the South to
a continued reign OF martial law. On
the other sids is found large number
of thinking men with higher views and
broader scope Of thought who, ire
spective Of strict party lines are in favor
OF q policy which is far more consistent
and in entire accordance with political
economy. The fictitious character who
cut of his nose to spite his face, had
about the same general idea Of what his
interests were az the man has who would
discourage and decry any effort on De-
half of the South to better her condition.
That this is great country is fact that
the press and Fourth OF July orators
have duly set forth for some considera-
bic time, bu. dwelling on that remarka-
bic fact will not tend to put us forward
very rapidly. We must find o customer
for our productions, and where will we
find better paying market than in the
South? Almost entirely devoid of man
ufactures the Southern people are de-
pendent upon the North for their sup
plies, and by putting them in fair way
to become purchasers we indirectly dc
the country at large benefit and build
up the material interests Of the nation,
not at the expense Of a particular sec
ton but in perfectly just and legiti'
mate way. This is work that COM
mends itself to oil men. and the chief
point of regret is that IL has been de-
Iayed SO long. "Peaco hath her victo-
ries no less renowned than War, and
the course we have family indicated is
certainly Of for more utility and produc'
tive Of more salutary results than the
frantic rawlings OF political mountebanks
with nothing but private and unworthy
ends to satisfy.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

This is the way the Carson Appeal &C
counts for recent shower: "All day
long spirit in slender robes OF mist was
lowering golden buckets down into the
vapory amethyst" Vapory amethyst
Is good.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The Virginia Enterprise reports sew
eral malignant cases Of smallpox in that
city, and advises immediate investiga-
ton and prompt measures to prevent the
disease spreading.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

From the Belmont Courier. OF the 18th
instant, We learn that State Mineralogist
Whitehill and Professor Stewart propose
to pay us visit about the 9th. These
gentlemen have been appointed by the
Executive Centennial Commission of
Nevada and are now making tour of
the State in the inters SITS of the Centen-
nial. They are both men of culture and
ability and we hope their efforts will be
crowned with success.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The Palace Hotel Of San Francisco has
now over one thousand artisans en-
ployed in decorating and finishing 1t. II
is thought that the opening will take
place in August next. .........
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

TIE PIOcHE DAILY RECORD Is
the Cheapest Inisnd Paper and
Advertising Medium ON tho Pacific
Coast. weekly subscription, 80
Cents. Advertising mt correspond
tnr Low Rates. The RECORD Cir
culates all over the Pacific Coast,
and also I'm tho greater portion OF
the chief Atlantic Cities and East
srn states generally.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The principal Ohio and Indiana rivers
are being stocked with fish by the Com
missioners We shall presently have
the pedigree OF trout and salmon and the
pure undiluted strain OF the bony but
toothsome shad.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

Split MrIK.-The dispatches from
Washington indicate that the action OF
the grand jury in indicting Kinds. the
dishonest mail contractor, is likely to be
productive Of no permanent good. Kinds
seems TO know too much and is credited
with saying that II he is convicted others
will go with him. Hence tho lukewarm
manner in which thv trial has been con-
Quoted. The evidence in the case is Of
ample strength to convict him and that
such disgraceful state of affairs exist Ii
an insult to justice and an afiront 10 pub
| lie sentiment.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

President Grant is listening to what the
wild waves are saying at Long Branch,
and endeayoring, as far as in him lies, to
bear up with fortitude under the heavy
weight OF 1.-THE cares which have Cd.
pressed me constantly for fourteen
years.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The Austin Reveille OF the 18th calls
attention to the eternal fitness Of things
by remarking:
Saturday is the one day in the week
when clothes-lines are clear, and the
dead green of the sagebrush is not re.
lieved by the snowy Wilderness OF femin-
inc drapery waving in the summer
breeze. Were it not for these publicly
exposed clothes-lines, forlorn bachelors
would never know that lace and en-
broidery are sometimes attached to those
feminine garments which they can i'm
sgine but never sec on the wearer.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The Eastern railroad war that has bsen
raging since last February is now likely
to be brought to peaceful close. 1t has
been great loss to the railroads impli
Gated and great gain to the travelling
public.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The great amount Of railroad built in
the United States annually and the grow
ing scarcity Of suitable timber for ties
invests with more than ordinary interest
a recent invention in the way Of an iron
railroad tie. Wooden ties to be good re-
quire the main body OF tho tree. and un-
der the most favorable circumstances
will not last over six years. II isciaimed
that the new invention possesses al the
requisites for good. safe. enduring tie,
and can be furnished at less compare.
tive cost than the wooden ones.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

A party OF five for the Black Hills,
with two sixteen shooters each and a
barrel OF Omaha whisky, last week. ar
rived at Cheyenne. They intend to buy
a loaf OF bread apiece and some more
whisky before starring on their long and
hazardous journey.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The defense has exerted its best
Eyarts. Now come-but-ah-Beach
earful. It will not last forever.-lInter
Ocean.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The Oceanic. the pioneer vessel OF
the Occidental and Oriental Steamship
Company, was to leave the Asiatic Coast
on the 7th.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The new Pacific Mail steamer City OF
Toxic has just made the trip from Yoke
hama to San Francisco in sixteen days.
This is the fastest time on record be-
tween the two ports.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The leading European nations have
interdictsd the further introduction Of
the potato from this country. Portugal
betne The latest to issue her manifeto.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The Celestials have commenced to in
wade Oregon, three hundred having ar
rived at Portland on the 18th, with like
number due ON another vessel.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

Beach still continues his argument.
It will be relief to the whole civilized
world when the filthy controversy drops
out OF public sight.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

A new silver lode has been discovered
in Colorado Gulch. Montana, the ore as
saving as high as 81 800 per ton.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

When a man stepped M to q newsstand
the other day and asked for some iiveiy
reading, principally about muraers'
the clerk promptly handed him Massa-
chusetts paper. Courier journal.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

SAINTS AND SINNERS. - The above is
the title OF new play, written by G.. B.
Densmoro and Mrs. Stenhouse, in San
Francisco. Mr.. Densmore, it will be re-
membered, dramatised Mark Twain 3
Gilded Age, which has proven so sue
cessful on the Eastern stage. He has
devoted a great deal Of attention to
"Saints and Sinners" which is bound
to be tho great sensation Of the day
Arrangements have been made for plac.
ing it ON the boards in San Francisco
New York, Australia and London. Gen
eral Conner figures as the savior Of the
priest-ridden and down-trodden people
of Utah. Brigham Young takes natur
ally to the part of the villain, while
George Q. figures as tho low comedy
man. Like the Gilded Age, there's
millions in it's. l.. Tribune. ~.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The San Francisco papers are still
busy discussing the unexpected action
of the late Republican Convention. A
lively campaign is probable and We will
likely see some mud-slinging between
now and tho first Wednesday in Sep
TENDER.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

We regard with no small inierts. the
increasing evidences that Los Angeles 10
shortly to take high rank rs mineral
county. Il should never be forgotten
that the FIRST discovery OF gold IN CALI
fornia was made not at Suffers MAI pu'
in the Feliciano district. in the San ia.
briel mountains, within few miles OF
our city. We saw to-day rich specimens
OF cinnabar which had been brought
from trifing distance from our city
We have expressed the opinion that Peo-
pie who are now living will see the day
when from Mono county clear 10 the
Peninsula of Lower California, man
will be able to ride that whole distance
withou. getting out Of the sound OF q
quartz mill. and we are more than ever
OF that way of thinking. Pofeeisin'
clay, zinc. cinnabar and silver are a.s.
coyeries which we recorded within the
last two weeks as having been made
within short radius Of Los Angeles
Il Los Apg. Exp, IL.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The Business once OF the PIocnr DAILY
RRconp has been removed TO Lynchs pnIs
building. Laccur street, near MAID, wnr a.
orders for work will be attended TO by oto'
T. 0oRxAS.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The New York Herald ironically sug.
gests that tho Ohio Republicans would
do we'll to have their late puff of the
President copyrighted. In their recent
State Convention they endorsed him AS a
capable and judicious Statesman" and
the Herald thinks that the general use
of the phrase by other Republican Con-
ventions might lose the party the next
Presidential election,
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

An old gentleman arrived from Europe
on Friday, and he had no sooner entered
his hotel than some one spoke to him
about the Beecher trial. what" said
he, "aint that thing over yet 2" And
he sailed for Europe on Saturday. =
New York Mail.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18
The Eureka Sentinel OF the 10Th ins

The Eureka Sentinel OF the 10th inst,
speaking Of the Centennial and the prob
able influx OF Nevadans. makes few
practical suggestions that may prove Of
interest. The appropriation of $4,000
In coin, made by the Legislature last
Winter, might be converted into cur
rency and the premium, say $4,000, used
to erect sort Of temporary pavilion or
headquarters, where the residents of the
Silver State may meet and have talk
about matters and things. The building
to be provided with drAwing-room for
Nevada ladies and suitable accomm oda.
tions for the gentlemen; the matter to be
in charge Of competent person from this
State. who will give visitors all necessary
information in relation to the grounds,
accommodations, etc. The ideas are
good and worthy Of practical execution
From May to November, &c, there viii
be over 100000 people in Philadel
phia, and among that vast thropg i
would be an immense relief TO the sight
seer from this State to have some plac
where be will be certain to etfriend
and interchange cordial greetings.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The public debt statement for May
shows decrease of ~ 1875, 900.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

A California octogenarian has buried
three wives whose maiden names were
Green, Grass, and Groze. He stirred up
the fire with kerosene the other day, ana
now he lies in the cold, cold grave, ana
the green grsss grows above him.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

Our two-cent and fve-cent pieces nave
the motto, lin God We Trust, bnt oul
new twenty cent pieco hasn't. when
man gets that wealthy ne don't propose
to trust anybody, you know.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The Boston Post has news to the eff
feet that " Italian brigands are holding
an English mother-in-lsw for ransom,
and the son.in-law says they can hold
her and he disappointed"
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

The following gentlemen on the 9th
inst, were elected members of the Sar
Francisco Stock and Exchange Board, a
the initiation fee of S25 1000: VIM
Sharon, J. Z. Flood, r. f. Morrow, Jas
D. Fry, VIM. s. O'Bri.n, Alex. Austin
G. W. Pinney, r. G. Hooker, c. N. Eel
ton. Ii. II. Scott, j. p. Jones.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

San Francisco bootblack: "Shin-er
boots, sir I" Mr.. James Lick. testify
Didn't tell You five minutes ago that
! didn't want my boots blackened 2"
Yer did, mister, but didn't know but
what yerd make revocation I" Exit
imp Il San Francisco Paper.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

Colonel Harry I. Thornton is in
Georgetown, Colorado, engaged in law
suit there. We believe that this case ia
one in which Judge McMurdy, the gen.
tleman who died few days since at the
Ormsby House, was one Of the parties
litgant, 1 Carson Appeal, ID.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

James Bowron, Esq. agentleman who
represents unlimited British capital. is
in Los Angeles, and will start in few
days on tour Of inspection of the Los
Angeles and Independence railway. He
will be accompanied by Mr.. Buchanan.
the Chief of Construction of the road,
and they will go together to Panamint
and possibly to Salt Lake. If, in the
felicitous phrase of Col. Sellers, there's
millions in it," Mr.. Bowron's principals
may be relied upon to try to get slice
Of that Los Angeles and Independence
cake. Los Ang. Exp. IL.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-06-18

ORvILLs GRANT.--A few years hence
and Brother Orville. OF the reigning
family, will be double and twisted mil
lionaire. The Government appropriates
immense sums annually for the benefit
of tho Indians, and when it comes to
raking in those appropriations Brother
Orville is an Indian seventeen feet high.
= Courier Journal.