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Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-05-11
At the Beginning.

There lately passed away, at the clos
of long and well-spent life, one OF our
wealthiest merchants-a man honored
and respected by all who knew him, and
noted not more for his worldly wealth
and honor than for his deeds OF true
Christian benevolence. We once heard
that man tell how he commenced his
business career.
At the age of sixteen, having master
ed good common school education, he
went to the city in search of employ
ment. His ambition was in the direc-
tion of mercantile pursuits. Entering a
large store, to which he had been rec
commended as conducted by excellent
men, he asked if they wished to hire a
clerk. The answer was in the negative,
and emphatic.
The youth reflected that if they did
not want a clerk, they might be willing
to hire laborer; but his garb-he had
on his very best-was hardly in keeping
with the requirements of such posi-
tion; so he returned to his lodgings, and
donned garb that had seen service on
the old farm, and on the following day
he applied again at the same store, and
asked if they wanted to hire porter.
No-they wanted nothing of the kind.
"Then," cried the young man, earn
estly, "will you not hire me as COM
mon laborer9"
CA laborer! Are you not the same
young gentleman who applied yesterday
for a clerkship 2"
eyes, sir" replied the applicant,
frankly. "I wish to learn your busi-
ness, and I am willing to begin any
where. I care not how humble, or even
servile, the place may be, SO that it be
honorable, and in it I can make myself
useful"
One of the partners, overhearing these
last words, examined the youth more
particularly, and finally hired him as
Iaborer in the packing and shipping de-
partment, down in the basement, where
he went to work with will. Ere long
he attracted the attention of the ship
ping clerk, and then of the head book
keeper. It was found that in various
ways he saved more by his method
saved more to his employers-than his
wages amounted to. There was no
petty thefts committed under his eye,
nor was there any waste. If he was
wanted to work till midnight, he made
no complaint if he was wanted to come
to his work before daylight in the morn
ing, he came brightly and cheerfully.
In short, the young man labored to
make himself not only useful, but in
dispensable, to his employers, and he
succeeded. He was promoted from
post to post, thoroughly mastering
everything in the way of business that
came under his observation, until at
length he was admitted partner in the
concern, and became, finally, the head
of the house.
"And," he added, as he concluded
his narrative of experience, "though
the beginning was somewhat rough and
hard, am satisfied that mymarked sue
cess has been in great measure owing
to my having made myself thoroughly
acquainted with even the most trivial
and servile parts of the business"
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-05-11
FAIRLY CAuaHT.-Old Mr.. Russel

FAIRLY CAuaHT.-Old Mr.. Russell
was fairly caught in his own trap. He
was better known as Major Ben Russell,
and being met by his old friend Busby,
he was familiarly saluted with hearty
shake of the hand. How do you do,
old Ben Russell 2" "Come now, said
Major Ben, "I'u not take that from you
NOT q bit of it. You are as old as am
this minute" "Upon my word, said
Mr.. Busby, "you are my senior by at
least ten years" "Not at all, friend
Busby, and if you please, we will deter,
mine that question very soon. Just tell
me what is the first thing you recoliect:
"Well, the first thing I recollect, said
Mr.. Busby, "was hearing people say:
There goes old Ben Russell !"
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-05-11
Curious Customs in Alaska.

The Alaska Indians believe in evil
spirits who live in the water, and send
sickness and disease among the people
q belief to which the occasional disasters
caused by mussel or fish poisoning have
doubtless given rise. They hold COM
munication with these spirits through
their sorcerers, but do not worship them
in any way or try to propitiate them with
offerings. When Kolosh dies his body
is burned, and rude monument placed
where the ashes are buried. They be-
lieve that the spirit lives forever, but
have no idea of any reward for virtue or
punishment for vice. According to their
belief, strict distinction of rank is pre-
served in the other world, all the chiefs
being in one place, the common people
in another, and the slaves in corner by
themselves. Only when slaves are killed
at the funeral of their chiefs their souls
remain in eternal attendance on their
master. This cruel custom was said to
be abolished under the Russian rule, but
it always has existed and is kept up to
the present day, though the ceremonies
are performed out of the reach OF the
authorities. Several cases of this kind
have occurred since the transfer of the
territory, in spite of the vigilance Of the
authorities. When a child is born it is
carried and nursed by the mother until
it is able to crawl and MUNICH away on
dried salmon; then the scantY clothing
of fur with which it was covered at first
is removed, and to strengthen its consti-
tuition, the chill is immersed In the river
or sea every morning; but as their own
parents would be likely to yield to the
piteols cries of the little martyrs to dis
cipline, this duty is generally intrusted
to an uncle or some other relative, who
stops all weeping and screaming with q
liberal application of the switch. The
children implicitly obey their parents at
all ages, and great care is bestowed upon
the old and disabled. Orphans are al
ways provided for by the community,
and fare as we'll as ally of the other chill
dren. When a young man wishes to
marry, he first asks the consent of his
parents, and when that is obtained he
goes to the village where his intended
lives, and sends proposal through some
"mutual friend" and if the answer Is
favorable he repairs to the house at once
with some presents for the parents and
relatives of the girl, and then takes i'm
mediate possession of his new chattel
without any further ceremonies. Ashort
time after this the new Benedick pays
visit to his wife's relations in company
with her, and if she has nothing to COM
plain of then, presents must be made to
him and his bride, exceeding in value
those he made at first. The Koloski
only regard relationship on the mothers
side, and the succession and inheritance
are confined to the female line. Poly
gamy is the general custom, and exists
even among the Christian Kenaitze,
where it is tolerated by the native and
half-breed priests in the families OF
chiefs. The wives often quarrel, and
stabs with knives and daggers are not OF
very rare occurrence.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-05-11

BLACK HIIs.-Yhe adventurers in
the Black Hills are having "high old
time," if the high price of provisions is
any sign. Camp board there is from
$15 to 500 per week (no extras) and hard
to procure at that. Wages averagefrom
$40 to $55 per month. By this it
would appear lLat 1t would be cheaper
for fellow to stay in the States and So
ioulu at frst-class hotel, though per-
haps not quite so exciting.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Rock Island, Illinois, Wednesday, September 6. 1876.
be amiss, as to the manner of making the

be amiss, as to the manner of making the
levy, so brief statement is here given:
Tne board of township commissioners.
when levy for road and bridge purposes
is made, estimate the requirements of the
township and base it on the assessed valu-
alton of property This estimate is fur
nisned to the board of county supervisors.
and that body allows not to exceed, nine
twentieths of the amount asked;
so that in the present instance
township commissioners receive only $4,-
500, instead of $4,000 as estimated. In
other words. the highway commissioners
always over estimate the actual amount
needed, in order to get the sum really re-
qu'red. If the present assessment shows
an increase in the rural part of the town
ship, then the township receives corre-
spending increase in benefit but, if the
valuation of property in the city limits
should be higher, then the city will be
benefited. The city in making its levy
for the roads. ETC.. should have deducted
the amount to be received from the board
of highway commissioners which was not
done; the city is really over $4,000 ahead
of its estimates. The present law in re
gard to tax levies is com pllcated, and. this
explanation of the manner of assessing for
road and bridge purposes, by the board of
| highway commissioners, may be OF inter
est to those who are under supposition
that an unusual assessment has been made.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06

Sold in Rock Island by Berser & Thomas, Oti
Grojan, G. Speidel, and L. L. eunert Wwf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06

gave Peck l5,242 and Bingham 6,sO3.
The congressional majorities show CORES
ponding gains.
The Republicans throughout the state
are jubilaut. The returns come in slowly.
The complete result will not be known be-
fore tomorrow. Ofll2 town representa-
tives elected l0l are Republicans,S Demo-
Gratis, and unknown.
In the first Congressional district 40
towns give Joyce, Republican, 9,973
Childs, Dem. 4,42l. Second district, "a
towns give Dennison. Republican. S,l04;
Dickey, Democrat 3,204; third district 30
towns, Hendee, Republican, 5,S4l; Ed
wards, Democrat, 2.67S. Probable Re-
publican congressional majority in the first
district, 10000; third district 10000
Corrected figures of ll2 towns give
Fairbanks 2S, 5S5, Bingham 1885. The
same towns in 1874 gave Peck 2O,2a7
Bingham 1901, Republican gain on
1874 of 2,444. The 1872 towns to be
heard from will probably increase Fair
banks majority to 10000.
The congressional majorities in three
districts In ll2 towns are l3, AIS. The
towns not heard from will swell this ma.
Jority to $4,000 or $4,000.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Democratic Nominations.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Sept, 5. The Democrats
of the Seventh district, in convention here
to-day, nominated Tom Crittenden for
congress.
CEDAR RAPIDS. Iowa, Sept. 5.-The
Democratic congressional convention of
the Fifth district, held at Blairstown to-dsy,
nominated Andrew f, Beatty, editor Of
the Linn County Pilot.
New YORK, Sept. Scott Lord
Dem was renominated for congress by
acclamatlon.
ST. Louis, Sept. 6.-David Rea was
nominated for re election to congress by the
Democrats of the Ninth district of this
state, Yesterday.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
BLOODY SHIRT BUSINESS.
Republicans Induce Negroes to take ur
Arms without Cause.

New ORLEANS. Sept. 5.-A special
from Bastrop says: Friday last the courier
from the Island, Desiand, announced that
the negroes there were up 10 arms. Citi
zens Immediately lett for tie scene of the
trouble, but no armed bands were discov-
cred. On their return an advance party
of thirty men, while passing Tross Place,
nine miles from Bastrop, were fired upon
by band Of negroes, but without effect.
The men returned the fire, which resulted
in the killing of one and wounded four ne
groes. One negro who was taken prisoner,
says they were induced to take arms by
the white men, n,-Republicans This morn
ing. as two men. one wealthy planter
aud the other merchant, of Bastrop
were returning home, they were waylait
and shot, One of the men, named Evans
was instantly killed The assassin is sup
posed to be a negro, formerly in the EN-
ploy of the murdered man.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
VERMONT. ELECTION.
The Republicans Garry the State, as Usual
Wait for the oficial Returns.

BosToN, Sept. Cone hundred and
thirty towns in Vermont give Fairbanks,
Republican, for Governor, 3l,1S4, Bing
ham, Democrat, 24,5S4.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. VT. Sept. 5.
Sixty towns in thirteen counties gave
Fairbanks. 1875; Bingham. 7,l4S. The
same towns in 1874 gave Peck ll.458.
Bingham SOIL, Republican gain of 3
270.
BURLINGTON. VT, Sept 5.-The Re-
publicans elected the city representative
by 1876 majority, Republican gain of l25
over 1872. The Democrats gain 20 in
Norwich.
BURLINGTON, VT. Sept.5. eighty
eight towns give Fairbanks 20,l65 and
Bingham 9.484. The same towns in 1874
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
National Charity Convention in Sara.
togo.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Sept 6.-The Ma
tional Convention of the Charity Associa
tons met to-day. Theodore P. Roosevelt,
of New York, chairman. Regarding
tramps, the chairman thought that
what is needed is good gen.
eral system of police. So far as he had
observed, tramps generally are foreign
born. DR., J. G. Corbus, Of Illinois, gave
an account of the state institution of IIli-
nOiS
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
LOCAL COLUMN.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SCHENCK's PULNoNIc SYRUP,
SCHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic.

SCHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic.
SCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS.
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines that will stop cough will
occasion the death of the patient they lock up the
iyerstop the circulation of the blood, hemorrhage
tollows and in actthey clog the action of the very
orEans that caused the cough,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes
OF wothirds of the cases of Consumption. Many
persons COMPLAIN of dull pain in the side, con-
stpatioG coated tongue, pain in the shoulderblade
feelings of drowsiness and restlessness, the food
acidity and belching up of wind.
These symptoms usually originated from disor-
dered condition of the stomach or a torpid liver
Persons affected, II they take one or two heavy
colds and il the congh in these cases ne suddenly
checked, will find the stomach and liver clogged,
remaining torpid, and Insctiye, and almost before
they aware the lungs mass of sores, and
liberated. the result of which is death.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is an expectorant VIII ch
does not contain op .um or anything calculated TO
| check q cough Suddenly.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolves the food
mixes with the gastric juices of the stomach aids
| digestion ana creates ravenous appetite
| When the bowels costve, skin sallow, or The
symptom OF herwise of bilious tendency. .Schenck,
| Mandrake Pills are required.
| These medicines are prepared only by
| j. II. SCHENCK & Son
NE corner SIKH and Arch Sts. Phila.
| And are for sale by all druggists and dealers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Rumor o. aDe.aIcation Denied.

New YORK, Sept 6.-The report of a
defalcation of $3,00O,0 900 in the New Jer
sey Central railroad cop, pany is explicitly
denied By the company The denial was
read In the Stock Exchange.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
England will Interfere if xecesse ry.

LONDON. Sept. 6.-Lord Derby has
written letter, saying no efforts will be
spared by her majesty's government to
ascertain the exact truth as regards oc-
currences in Bulgaria, and it will be ready
in common with other powers to take such
action upon them as the Justice of the
case may require.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
The Goss-Alien Prize Fight, Tomorrow.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 6.--Ihere are hun
dreds of people in the city 70: the purpose
of witnessing the Goss- Allen prize fight
which will take place within 50 miles of
Cincinnati between 6 and IL o'clock to
morrow morning Allen left for the
ground to-day. Goss leaves this afternoon
it is understood that Ryan, of St. Louis
will act as referee. Tom Kelly aud
Arther Chambers are Aliens seconds;
and Jem Mace andJoe Coburn are Goss's
seconds.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Turkey Refuses to Giant an Armistice but
will Treat for Peace.

VIENNA, Sept. 6.-Since the declara-
ton that England would not support Tar
key against Russian interference, Austria
is looked upon in Constantinople as a
power to oppose Russia, and the Austrian
ambassador, now occupies an exceptional
position of power, which the British am
bassador recently held The Turks are,
by no means, discouraged, and have great
faith in their own military power. Turkey,
through her embassodors at European
courts, has decidedly refused to grant an
armistice, but expresses willingness to
treat for peace.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
TELEGRAP1HE[1C. 1HE[1C.
[Telegraphed to the Rock Island Argas.l
THE MASSACHUSETTS DEM0CRATI
STATE CONVENTION.
Charles Francis Adams Nominated 70
Governor by Acc1amation.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 6.-The
Democratic state convention met to-day
VIM. Writ Warren was chosen chairman.
Alter recess, Charles Francis Adams was
nominated for governor by acclamation.
Boston, Sept GA special from Wor-
cester says, Mr.. Castor will take the
second place on the Democratic state
ioi of
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Delay.sg the Pardon of Mckee for Fear it
Will Hurt the Party"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The attorney
general, responding to the petition of
friends and counsel Of Mckee, has referred
the case to District Attorney Bliss who
prepared the papers in the trial and from
whom fuller report is expected than has
yet reached the department of justice.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Hall, Highland Park, Ill.
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE
SwARTEMoRE, Delaware Co Penn.

SWARTHEVRE, Delaware GO Penn.
THIS Institution, under the of friends and
open to students of either sex, is situated the
West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad, ten miles
from Philadelphia Full Courses of study pro-
vided in both the Classical and the Scientific De-
partment, for completing either of which the usual
degrees conferred. There is also connected with
the College Preparatory School, Applicants ad-
mitted either to the College Preparatory School
who bring testimonials of good character from
their last teachers and pass the required prepara
tory examinations. The examinations for adTnis-
sioR the College or the Preparatory school will
be held the Sd 4th and 5th days, the 18th, 18th
and 18th, of ninth month (September) 1876. To
cure places, the accommodation being limited, ap
pication should be made early possible, either
personal by letter. to The President. For cata-
logues and further particulars ADDRESS
EDWARD ii. MAGILL, President
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Preparing for the Military More Bloody
Shirt News.

WASHINGTON, Sept Ga telegram
received yesterday from Marshal Pack
indications of the serious disorders in that
state increasing, was sent to the attorney
general aud to-day forwarded to the pres
| ident.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
USE RENEE'S
PAIN-KILLING
MAGIC OIL
"It Works like a Charm. ~

lit WORKS IKE Charm.
If you have got Rheumatism,
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL
If You have got Neuralgia,
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL.
If you have got Collie or Cramps,
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL.
II you have got any kind of Ache PAIN,
USE RkNNE'S PAIN KILLING MAGIC OIL.
Try it. and you win be surprised at the beneficial
effect derived from a thorough and faithful OF
this popular remedy. 1t Is purely vegetable; safe
and clean to internally ar externally,
SYRACUSE, N Y, July 25th, 1875.
WIN. RENNE & Sons, Pittsfeld, ass,
SIRs-As duty, as well as privilege, wish 10
commend to those unacquainted with its healing
qualities you 'Pain-KiIlng Magic on TO BE
KEPT IN READINESS FOR EMERGEFc1Es, as severe at
tacks of bowel difficulties, to be applied EXTER
NALLY, as counter ir-Itant, and INTERNALLY as al
auodyne and healer. Also for fresh wounds, having
tested it. especially on the cuts, bruises and strain:
| received in the terrible calamity at the Centra
Things which are good and truly useful subscribe
myself, Fraturnally yours, Rev. II. A. SIZER
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Serious Railroad Accident-Several Per
sons Killed and Injured

St. LOUIS. Sept. 6.-The eastern bound
train on the St. Louis Kansas City and
Northern railway was ditched at Calls
burg at ten o'clock last night, having en-
countered a wash out. Chas. Taussig,
senior, treasurer of the road, his little
children and Basby, nephew, and Richard
Elliot, OF Yazoo, were killed and twelve
other passengers were injured, but none
seriously.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
$40 Bonds to be Reneemed.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The secretary
of the treasury has called for the redemp-
tion of $l0.000.O00, of $500 bonds Of 1865
May and November, upon which inter
est will cease the 9th of December.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
The Highway Commissioners,

There are not few who complain that
the levy of $4,000 asked by the highway
commissioners for road and bridge purposes
is excessive, and many seem to imagine
that the amount required, ought not to
exceed half that amount. 1t does not
actually realize to the township but 81
500; unless, the assessment this year is
considerably higher than it was last year
For the information of those who do not
understand this, few points may no
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
A $4,000 Fire.

TORONTO, Sept. GA fire in Durham
yesterday, burned the Argyle Hotel, the
registry office of Trinity church, and a half
dozen dwellings The loss is about $20,-
900
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
$4,000 MAJoE1TY.
That's What Arkansas Rolls up for the
Democratic Party.

LITTLE Rock, Ark. Sept. 5.-There
are few returns from outside counties
The vote was generally very full The
Democrats claim the state by from 10000
to SO. 600 majority.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
More Heavy Failures.

LONDON, Sept. 6.-Several trade failures
10 the provinces are announced to-day. the
liabilities aggregating one million Of dol
lars.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Col Lapez,s safe Ar,,va1 in Cuba

New YORK, Sept. 6.-Col. Lapez, ac-
cording to dispatches received 10 this city,
has been safely landed in Cuba, together
with many thousand cartridges all for Cuba
Tilre
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
St. Louis Market.

ST. Louis, Septemberb b.
wheat-Higher; No 2 fall 1901 1514 cash; No 3
/ 0319 Sept; No 4. 9o1R.
Corn-Fi.mer; 4024@li1 cash; 417s Oct.
Oats-Better; S2ia Sept; 331s Oct.
whisky-Unchaneed
Pork-Firmer; 16 25016 80.
Lard-Uncnanged
LIVE STOCK.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
LIVE STOCK.

Hogs-Receipts 5000; active; firm and higher ,
hghI O50I6 IS: mixed lots heavy; 10 packers 35
So; 10 shippers 5o05 so.
Ca, a,le-Receipts 1000; good grades firm; com
mon dull: fair to good shipping cattle 4ooG4 80;
Texans 2 60ll3 90.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06

NEW RULING MACHINE at THE ARGUS
BINDERY. Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms, opposite the
Post office. tt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
COMMERCIAL

Wheat-S eady; No Chicago o5; No Mil
wauSee 06; wi1ter red western 16.
Cora-Fair demand; western mixed 12Gg5l.
Oats-Steady; moderately active; mixed west'
ern 351l44.
Pork-Firm; 16 60016 20.
Lald-FiTm; 10 25
Sly-- 4
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Septcmber ..
Wheat-Uasettled: lower; 96a@963s cash: 81
Oct. -
Corn-Dull; easier; 437s cash; 4334Q433s cash
43a4 Oct,
Oais-Firm; higher; e175 cash.
Rye-5S34.
Barley-T2.
Pork. Firm; unsettled; Is rs cash; is 50 Oct.
Lald-Active; higher; 10 l2}a cash; % Oct
whisky GS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
The Yellow Fever,

SAVANNAH, Ga, Sept. 6.-The yellow
fever interments yesterday were ten,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-06
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
For the northwest, falling, followed by
rising barometer. southwest winds, cloudy
and rainy weather, shifting to cooler north
west winds with clearer weather.