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POLICE COURT.
Before E. C. Chopper, Police Magistrate

Rothe s. Davis. of Port Byron, was the
first case, Policeman Aukrum said it was
a simple drunk, and he was fined 50 and
costs. Paid.
James Costello, of st. Louis, also got toe
much on board and was escorted to Jail by
Deputy Marshal Kimball. Fined 50 and
costs Paid
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The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
A. $40 above zero. 1S M. 749 above zero
"a NJ. roo 3P. n. 7So "
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Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-11

Smoke Old Man and Turk brand of CT
agrs. At wholesale BY West & King. Re-
atil by everybody, 22-dlm.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-11

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty-
lsh clothing cheaper than any other re,
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS,

See DR.. Whittier's advertisement il an
other column.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-11

Orders for printing or book binding will
be executed at The ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-11

Rock Island Business College, Good
business course. Shorthand. Telegraphy.
Thorough instruction.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-11

White Vests a speciality at Loebs.
Duck, Linen and Mafseilles, of styles to
suit the most fastidRts.
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Continental Life ms. Co. Of NY
Assets, 81, OOO,OOOC9.
J. M, REYNOLDS. Ag't-
WATCH BUYERS ATTENTION
The undersigned respectfully directs the after
ton of parties CONTEMPLATING the purchase q

pa ASS Vi
Watches to the SUI
periority of the
Nickel Movement
Watches, made by
the Messrs. PoBEL
& CoTRvOIsTER,o of
Switzerland. Gents
and Ladies' sizes
in Stem and Key
Winders.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem'ts. Chro-
nometer balance,
Ruby Pallet, ten.
pered and harder.
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Compliment to our Police.

Mr.. Thomas, the press agent for Bar
mum, is an experienced newspaper man.
and omits no opportunity to prop
srly inform the people of matters of inter-
est connected with the great exhibition.
Mr.. Thomas called on us this afternoon
and said that the officers of Barnum's Hip
podrome wished, through THE ARGUS, to
testify to the most excellent and efficient
police management in this city. They say
they have seen no such thorough work
made with the crowd of thieves, pick pock-
cts and dangerous characters anywhere as
in Rock Island
Mayor Davenport has given the matter
his intelligent and careful consideration,
and he has good many special policemen
for to-day and this evening wh) are render.
ing efficient aid to the regular force, and
under the good management of Marshal
Halves and Deputy Marshal Kimball
dangerous characters find it very difficult
to ply their vocation.
We hope the night will showzthat these
compliments are not undeseryed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-11

Just received, 500 BlacF and all other
colors of Mohair Skeleton Oats, at Loeb's
the clothiers
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ALEDo CORRESPONDENCE.

The Normal sch:ol...A Fine Corps Of Tea:h'
ers-.Eonors to Miss Sophia Lovejey..Tr;-
butte to her Splendid Abilities and
Eigh character.-.ircuit Court
In Session. Poisoning Case
In viola--.soldiers'
Meeting.
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CITY.

A choice lot of imported and Key West
cigars, just received, and for sale by g. P.
Hengstler, 9-dlw.
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The above are disbursements made
since Nov. 5, 1874, except the item of ST.
026.l5 for transferring freight and passen-
gers. Mr.. Ferry was allowed $1,000 on
account of his services, and the report
was referred to H. W. Bishop, Master in
Chaucery,
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KENwoRTLY & BEARDsLEY,
p ~ McET.HERNE.

4 Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House. Jno. T. Kenworthy, Jas, N; Boards
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The Rockford, Rock Island and 3t
Louis

Hon. William Fl. Ferry, receiver, filed
his report in the United States circuit
court in Chicago, on Monday. for the
month Of July, which shows as follows:
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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence cor.
: Orleans aud Ohio streets next door TO KGhler'E
Drug Store. Office over Benser Thomas Drug
store Market Square, office hour 10 to - A. NJ, &c
4PM 7-14d&w1y
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apWARD D. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JAcKso
SWEENEY & JACKSON,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRS AT LAW
~ ohice-Cor. Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Is
and, Illinois. 11-l8d1y
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CHARLES w. O'NEIL,,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and
~ Notary Public. Office over First National
Bank, Rock Island. 513dw6m
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ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ and Solicitor In Chancery once opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. o-3Odw1y
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ChiIdren's and Boys Linfn White anc
Fancy Marseilles Suits, thehobbiest styles
m town, at Loeb's
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Walter 1. Hayes, of Clinton, is to be the
new circuit judge, over the river, in place
of Judge Branuan. resigned. The Gazette
says:
Mr.. Hayes is young man. He was
born in Marshall Michigan. in 1S4l. He
graduated in the law department of the
U University at Ann Arbor in 1868. In 1866
he came to Clinton and has lived there
ever since. devoting his time to the prac
tice of his profession. He has a good re
putation as lawyer, and has been success
full in practice. 1t is certainly much in hi:
favor that the bar of his county were &
unit in their support of him in the conven
ton, although he is the junior in years d
most Of its members.
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MRS. PAULINE PILLSBURY,
q. M. KELLER. m. D.

ANEDICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC
IW Physician. Rock River street, south side, be
tween Dock and Adams, Rock Island, Ills.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-11

Silk, Lisle Thread, al Merino Under
veal, land all kinds of CENTS Furnishing
Goods in endless varietyFat Loebs.
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M. M. STURGEON,

ATT SHNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
y Lock Island, Ill. once In Mitchell d Lynde's
QlacE dWtf
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BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN 3. HAWLEY

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
n Office In Star Block, Illinois street, Rock Isl
and, Illinois. 3-13d&w6m
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A. LIBERAL OFFER.
The Valley virginiRn aud Detroit Free
Press for $500 per year.

In order to place the news and literature OF
the day within the reach of all, we have made
ESPECIAL arrangement with the publishers OF
the Detroit Free Press, a paper more cxtcn-
sivcly read and copied from than, perhaps, any
in the United States, and one that has acquired
great celebrity for its fund of quaint humor,
sparkling wit, stories, sketches choice general
literature, chess and puzzle column, news, &C.,
&c., by which we are enable I'd club The VAL
LEY vIRaINIAN with the Detroit Free Press
at greatly reduced rates, and will take sub
scriptions for theatwo papers for $500 per an
- ~ "
The FressPyess d. Is q large eight page weekly,
specimen copies 81 which can be seen at this
Office. Send in the names and amounts for
both papers,
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OYSTERS AND FIsH.-It has often been re-
marked that the largest, and cheapest oysters
in this town can be had at Stutz's, all of which
IS very true. now inform my customers, and
all Others who desire nice oysters and fish, that
will continue to-make every effort possibly
can to always have the best the market affords.
care not what others may say, my customers
:ars eyer pleased with my oysters, which is a
qualification to me to know that have not Ia
= bored in vain in my purpose. Every thing in
Inv line will be found fresh and cheap :.
Yours, respectfully. W. S. STUFF, :.
Two doors north VIRGINIAN Office.
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PERsoNAL.-General R. D. Lilly, of this
city, is now soliciting subscriptions for the Lee
Monument. We notice that he has been very
successful in Danville.
We are gratified to be able to state chat Mr..
NJ. Harvey Effinger, Cashier of the National
Valley Bank Of Staunton.l who was stricken with
paralysis on Monday week, has greatly inn
proved, and it is hoped will speedily recover.
Judge Smith appointed last week James Ker,
J. H. Blacklcy, VIM. Z. Balthis. P. H. Trout
and F., NJ. Young, Commissioners to assess
damages on the land belonging to Rev. RI. H.
Philips, which is wanted by the city of
Staunton in the construction of reservoir.
Commissioners to act OH December LIST, 1875.
, Jas. L. Randolph, Chief Engineer of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Mr.. Vim. Kay
ser, Vice President Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Raiload, Charles Geldsboraqgh, of Maryland,
formerly Engineer on the Valley Railroad, and
j. c. Devn, of Washington, are among the
witnesses in the ease Of Mason & Co. VS.. the
Valley Railroad, now being tried in the Circuit
Court. Also, P. 2. Peadleton, acting Presi-
dent Of the Valley Railroad and p. H. Miller,
OF OalClInOre. -
Messrs. A. W. Hartman, d. Shanahan, C.
E. Hogp, c. R. Mason, Henry Ballard, and
Alexander Turk, contractors on the Cincinnati
Southern Railroad, are in the city.
Maj. P. B. Borst, Luray, Col. Ro johnson,
Of HarrisonbnHg, and Mr.. T. G. Menifee, Of
Rappahannoeka are in attendance at the Cir
cult court.
Capt. John Paul. of Harrisonburg, was in
.he city on Monday.
CO.. VIM. Gilman, delegate elect to the Leg
isAture from Richmond, was visiting his sister,
Mrs. r. W. Burke, during the past week, and
Left for home on Wednesday.
Hon. J. F. Lewis was in the city on Tuesday
and Wednesday, and left for. Culpeper oil the
The W cdncsday morning train.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-18

FESTIVAL AND FAIR.-The ladies OF the Bar
fist congregation will hold Fair and Festival
on the 18th, Sth and 9th of December, the pro-
.ceeds to be applied to the liquidation of the
Parsonage debt. The people of Staunten have
too frequently had an opportunity Of enjoying
the feasts provided by the Baptist ladies to re-
quire more than mention of the time at which
they will be held, therefore remember the date
and save the nicklcs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-18

MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT. = On last
Thursday Judge Mclaughlin, in the case OF
Chapman and others against the city OF
Staunton, made decree pcrpetuating the in
junction obtained by Accomplishments pecsen-
ting the city fr.sa collecting from them one
l,alt the cost Of tire Main street improvements.
'Vhe Judge did not decide the right OF tlleNcity
eolay THE tax as the defence admitted, the in
ssrm.Ety in the proceedings of the City Coun-
IL in laying the tax. Shelley s Bumgardner,
for the plaintiffs; Elder, City Attorney, for the
City. $50
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-18

l. STATE COUNCIL FRIENDS OF TEMPER
ANCE.-The tenth session of the State Council
Friends Of Temperance was commenced at the
Temperance Hall, in Waynesboro, on the ~l9tl,
inst, presided over by Col. W. C. Darlington.
There were seventy delegates present, rep
resenting seventy councils in the State, which
number nearly five thousand members. The
annual report Of Rev. w. W. Green. the State
Lecturer, showed that thirty new councils had
been Instituted dnring the year and three old
ones revived. There are ten councils in Au-
custa. A.essrs. Newton and. Shaver represent
ed Council No. ~, and Mr.. Bunch represented
Council No. e. Tire following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President. W. j. Kidd, OF Nelson; Associate
President, J. N. Williamson, OF Richmond;
Chaplain. Rev, r.. D. Bell, of Scottsville; Sec
retary. Rev. w. 3. WelIons; D. D., of Suffolk,
Treasurer. Mai. j. W. Newton, Of StauntOn;
Grand Conductor, T., A. Bruce, Cd Wsyncs-
boro, and Grand Sentinel. Maj. p. Il. Stanard,
Of Goshen.
The Couacil selected Riclih, ond as the next
place of meeting. Public meetings were held
in the Methodist church "Wednesday night,
addressed by DR.. Leech, of Rockbr!dge, Rev.
w. w. Green, State Lecturer, and w. ..
Darlington, OF Richmond; also in the Presby-
terrain church, addressed by Rev. I. d. Bell,
and Rev. W~B. Wellons.. A gratifying fcs-
ttlre of the session was the presence Of eight or
ten minister Of the gospel as delegates. :.~,..
- ." -+------> >l>----!----
I LOEB BROS. offer great INDUCEMENTS
10 Cash Buyers. :. x -. &! - 4
lC1RcUIr CoURT.-In this Court, during the
Last, week, Lewis NJ, Bumgardner,;e VIM, B.:
d Aarr ison and John W. Stout, Of Augusta. and
Chs,rl.ss A. Davidson. Of Lexington, were adj
mittS.d TO practice as Attorneys-at-I.aw.s> -:
In \suit Of Davidson vs.-C. & @. R. II. Co.,
for the killing of five valuable horses, ~jutlgt
ment aeA,inst Railroad Company was awarded
for $3.50. -. .. <: SIS; .>-.:.'...
!, In cases of Coleman vs. C.sS O. Railroad
COMPANY, and Simms VS.. same, judgments
against the CA,m, pany were rendered. /
In case of N.a.2des VS.. Fitch. Collector OF
soath River TSpwAaship, for illegal levy the
Jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff.
A number of cases Nof civil character were
;ried by court anGl Suries, and that docket
shows a considerable, decrease for the term.
The case of C. R. Mssl,n and others, against
,he Valley Railroad Coup any, was commenced
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ARM BRoKEN.-On last Friday, while Willie
Bunch. aged Is years, son of Mr.. G. G. Bunch,
of this city. was playing, aftor school hours, he
fell and broke his arm above the elbow.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-18

DIED FROM HES WoUND.-We mentioned
last week that John Barry, a young man from
.bis city, employed as superintendent by
1messrs. Hartman and Harman, on the cincin-
:, i'm Kentucky had been
's sntabbed. fQn Thursday, a telegram was re-
oee;yed that he had died Gpom the wound, and
~ Friday his repaiRs reaehed this place
The funeral took place from st. Francis
ciuet on Saturday. The Catholic Hibernian
1,na,nlc,olent Society, Of which the deceased
a. nsen,ber, accompanied the remains to
,,hs. ceafetery- ...:
~" oung Barry was On industrious, energetic
N and ssvas highly esteemed by his employ
~ nd Ill who 4new him His murderer
= negro and is yet sNnnins at large. Ii is
hoped dAat he may ee esps.red and 'nlfer the
nnsnielxaaent lie SO greatly deserves.
-
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A PROLIFIC SOURCE OF DISEASE IS INDI-
GEsTIoN. Liebig's Liquid Extract of Beef and
Tonic Invigoratoris best calculated to perpet-
,,ate bodily vigor and regularity.
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LOEB Bros. throw in SPOOL COTTON to
Stheir best calicoes at 81 cents.
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The PATENT SHIRT.-J. w. ABBY, as will
be seen by reference to orr advertising col
umns, is the agent fer the Celebrated Keep
Patent Shirt. They are complete with the ex-
.s,eption of the sleeves, which are furnished
,ready-made and are scwed in afterwards
,n,hey are sold at the low price Of $3.50 perhalf
,uozen, and give universal satisfaction. Abby
mas an unusually large and select assortment
v,syl.ichIhe is selling at very low figures. We
.nireetrspecial attention to his prices for bust
,,essaaaxl every day suits. Call and examine.
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ovsrEss AsR vEeETA A. am recelv-
1aily the most choice and best Oysters to
" ~ the place. 6: D. PEARMAN,
f'tss Augusta street, opposite Court House:
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There is no use OF talking, Pca$nan will
keep the best and largest Oysters that come to
this market ~.
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Cry CoUNc1L.-A quorum not i'eing pres
ent, no business was transacted by tile ''iity
Council OH Tuesday night. - N
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The ARMsrEAD HUNTING PARTY returned
from very successful hunt on last Friday.
! They had been in. lhe mountains hut five days
and succeeded in bringing acknowledgement deer,
some of which were extraordinarily large spec.
linens. The following are the: names of The
lucky members of the company: Capt. Harris
Killed 5; :. G. White. .; G. G. Gooeh. 2; F.
Robinson. 2; Richard Shaw, 2; Isaac Coles l,
-Jno. Coles. l; Frank r. Rives, l.; Jerry White,
/; JAS Hamilton, l. =.
Ladies and Gents FURNISHING GOODS
in great variety at 80, '>'' LOEB BROS.
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LOCAL..
: Arrival and Departure.

n; cHEsAtEAKE AND OHIO TRAIN.-From the East, AfA
Tlvet It x0S p. Leaves for the West at 500 p M,
and lsaHes Cor the East at 1855, a. IN.
Nail Closes ut 9:45 = m. and $3.50 p m.
VALLEY RAILRoAD-Mail Train arrives at 6:25 p.
m and leaves at le40 a. m. Freight train with pas
ssnger arrives at 10 and leaves at 4:3o p m
Mail Closes at $50 a. m.
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OYSTERS! Oysters i'll any quantity at Pear.
mans. ...-
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Governor Kemper has appointed VIM. Tally,
OF Elizabeth Furnace, Notary Public for Au-
,gusta county ~ 3. -. Z. III
Shoot those large, fat Oysters at Pearman's.
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THE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.

We cannot refrain from saying word about
the Staunton Musical Association. It is COM
posed of nearly al of the best vocalists in the
city, who, under the instruction of SO thorough
a teacher and accomplished musician as DR..
Brown, are enable to render the most difficult
and magnificent music, with brilliancy and
power, we have never seen excelled by profess
SIGNALS. We hope soon to hear them in con-
cert.
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.CALICOES have come down at
r. ,-s.. LOEB BROS.
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WEST AUGUSTA GUARD IsR..MATIc Asso-
crAr1oN.-The members Of this organization
are earnestly requested to meetNat the ''Va'ley
vrginian office at half past seyeAl o'clock this
evening. A full attendance is enNoi1sd'
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READINGS Arrr1E Town HALL To- NIGH


READINGS ATTIIE Town HALL TONIGHT.
The Committee of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association have at length procured an
Entertainment of the rarest merit for tho citi-
zens OF, Stauntoa. Tonight, at the Town
Hall, Mr.. J. H. Siddons, grandson Of the
famous Mrs. Siddons, and an elocntionist OF
renown, will give a reading for the benefit of
the Association. The programme selected Is.
one which cannot fail to please all, and is as
follows: ,..a - :
The Bachelors Dream = Hood
The Quicksanl : Victor Hugo
La Morte d'Arthur Icnnyson
Tie trial of Rardell VS.. Pickwick Dickens
The cane bottomed chair Thackeray
Tomorrow friday afternoon at 81 O'Clock
there will be matinee with the following pro.
gramliie
The young Gray Head :.s- Mrs. Southey
Fratlcy Week and the trip = Dickens
The lay of reallife Hood
Mrs. C.ludle OH lcudlng umbrellas Jcrrold
The Ship Launch Longfcllow
It is seldom that our citizens have the pleas
ure Of enjoying an entertainment of such high
order, and they. should cot only. avail them
selves of this opportunity, on account. of the
qualification it viii afford them, but because of
the object to which the proceeds are to be APP.
piled. Let the Hall be crowded. = :, =
LARGEC CONTRACT are pleased to learn
from late Baltimore papers that Mr.. L. Barton
Jones, formerly a resident Engineer OIL the
Valley Railroad, and we'll known to. the citi-
.zens Of Stanton, has been engaged with Mr..
Fenton, OF Winchester, under the firm name
Of =: Feiton & Jones, to erect dam
across great Gunpowder Falls. near
Baltimore city. The work is a large aud
important one, designed to increase tho water
supply of the city and will involve an eSpen-
diture of over 100000. MIR, jones is We'll
known as young man Of fiAe iutsgnent and
business capacity. and possesses tireless ener-
gy: We feel assured that the enterprise will
DO ably and successfully managed undss their
supervision.
Call early AMI often AZ the TRADE PAL
ACEs FOER REOg
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A. Cox has been appointed postmasterat
,ssA'ille, va, VICE 3. Hooper, resigned.
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.lFURS veryilow at: LOEB Bros. :
<ffuR TRIMMINGS Black brown and nL white e
at LIVED AAso'''
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Call early AMI oAcu AZ the TRADE PAL
ACE. I.oER BROS,
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Great bargains inCARPETs, at LOEB BROS.
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Brisk times and LOW F,RIcEs at
- y \ LOEB BROS.
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Is the largest and best assorted bave bad IN
pleasure OF showing my customers.
Having purchased them from. suc1i houses j. 8. J.
JAFFRAYs, MILLS x GIpRs, and B1ETiET REED Co
~ New York N. 5. sHAPLEldH Co. JABsB RKIek,
4 Co., WATSON JANSY. and Others. ofsPhiI"delphis
HeLLiDAY. PHILIIPr s Co., HopGEs BRoEaKRs. .AEx
STRONG, GATOR Co.. and other nrst-class firms II
Baltimore. feel confident can offer You nrst-ea.
goods from first hands-s ifno shoddy Second-han
goods in mystockJ at prices to- eompete.with'snY ~
this market. >. ~ -. -. -
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invade his better nature and executing the trail
tors that betray the trust imposed in them? :
A man must have inherent energy, and fix
ed, definite aim. Withoutthem lie Is as ship at
sea without compass or ,tilddcfs, tossed hither
and thither, the sport Of every beeeze, the plsy-
thing of every wave. Learn, then, to say mo,
and let it be decisive adj dnala.' Many who
have never taught themselves. the significance
of that little monosyllable; haze: been Led on
from. one excess to another until the end came
in. the. dungeons Of utter wretchedness.---:
Young men be guarded against sensliaiity:
Society 7is- sen sual !; the age is sensual; the
literature. is sensual; the amusements are
sensual; mot exclusively so, but sufficiently to
possessing alluremcnts which
must Be strivc1l against. You cannot more
surely fortify yourselves against those allure
nents than by INDUCING in those intellectual
delights which call into activity the heart and
mind. and which are afforded by these Chris
tian societies. Not only will association with
these societies prove beneficial to yourself, but
it's benefits are diffused throughout the COM
nlunity, :. ): - F'< :
In all your dealings, be straightforward and
open. Let them be honest. Be above the
curtain trickery, so often resorted to to eyade
obligations and law. Let your word be as
good as your bond, and in your daily business,
carry tho conviction ct right and justice to
every man, Say nothing behind mans
back that you would II say TOLLS face. /
know not how to account for it, but it seems
to- me that there is an indulgence preceding
every election which disjpiiits society and in
fects the atmosphere. from the effects OF which,
it takes men, even members of the church,
two or three months to recover. Z. IT,
We are now in the midst OF an age OF skept'-
c:sn, and against this monster would espe-