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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Rumors have been rife for week or
two to the effect that the above named
road, which runs through the center OF
this county, is shortly to be dismantled
and discontinued. 1t is positively stated
that the track from Cambridge to Galva
is to be taken up, and probably from Rock
Island to Cambridge. We are not dis
posed to credit the reports, and yet there
may be something in them. 1t is said
that Mr.. Gable and Rock Island parties
own three-ffths of the road, and that the
remainder is the property OF the bond
holders, in the interest of all OF whom
Mr., Cable recently bought it for about a
million and half of dollars-a small per
cent of its cost The purchaser for the
bondholders is known to be largely inter-
ested in the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific, as are severalof his co-ownerslo the
three fifths of the Peoria road, which fact
gives some little color to the reports that
are afoat concerning the abandonment
of the latter. At different times for a
year or two overtures have been made. to
the @. r. /. Il p. company to buy the P.
4 K. l., but without accomplishing any
thing, for it was not wanted. But though
not desirable piece of property to have
~
| G. r. l. Il P, would not be averse to see.
ing the p. q r, L, wiped out, and Mr..
Gable aud his partners may have been
chosen to accomplish this end.
We give the rumors for what they are
worth, adding only this: the road is far
from being a paying one, but should it be
discontinued the blow will be severely felt
by many little towns on the line eneseo
Republic.
Well, the rumor isn't worth cent
Instead of the road being "dismantled and
discontinued" it will be placed in first
class condition-probably steel rails, new
ties, new rolling stock, and made a con.
Meeting link in new and fist and com.
Portable route to St. Louis, via Peoria.
Mr., Gable has purchased the road in or
der to do businessmen to stop business.
The road a very valuable piece oil
property, both as link in an eastern line
through Indiana, also 10 a southern line
viz, Peoria and St. Louis. 1t is che O!
the most valuable little pieces of road il
Illinois, and absolutely essential to the
prosperity of Rock Island, Moline, Dav
export and Milan, for it is through and
by means of that road that this locality i:
enabled to get eastern freights almost as
low as they can In Chicago. And wher
the road is placed 10 proper condition
and run under the intelligent and vigorous
management of Mr. Gable, with the con
nections that he knows how to make, anC
run as he knows how to run a railroad
1t will be one of the best paying roads il
the state The idiotic rumor which tn,
Republic has given currency to has n
foundation whatever to rest on.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

MASONIC. Special communication of
Rock Island Lodge, No. 658, A. f. & A.
NJ, this friday evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
Work on M. NJ. degree. By order of W.
NJ. EPH WOOD, Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

der the car. and, his hand slipping, he fell
upon the track aud his legs were literally
ground to pieces by the eight ears which
passed over them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

l. Epstein don't fear competition
from any dealer 10 the three cities. Com.
petitors may endeayoI to hoodwink their
customers into paying old time rates from
force of habit, but once you visit Epstein
the difference in cost OF everything from
Il gold watch to silver thimble becomes
apparent. The throDgs that daily crowd
his mammoth jewelry emporium fully
attest the sincerity of his statements,
Gold and silver watches, plain gold and set
rings, plain and fancy sets of jewelry and
everything in this line at net cost to close
out. Epstein is also in receipt of his
spring stock of silver plated ware bought
at lowest wholesale prices for cash, which
he offers to customers at same rates at re-
tail This stock is the finest ever offered
in Rock Island and was made especially for
| Epstein before he determined to go into
the musical instrument and merchandise
exclusively. If you want first class goods
at net cost of manufacturers call and ex.
anime Epsteins stock, Star Block. Rock
Island. lSd6
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

SCoTCHING MALARIA.-lt is fact wide.
~ and amply attested that where the powss
erful and pernicious drug, quinine, and
other mineral poisons, administered as
remedies for fever and ague and bilious re-
mittents, fail to yield more than temporary
relief to the sufferer. Hostetter's Sto-
mach Bitters scotches those tremendous
epidemics most thoroughly and by strength
ening the system and regulating It's func-
lions. protects it against malarial attacks.
No resident of locality where the above
maladies prevail, or where they are likely
to break out in consequence of the poison
ing of the atmosphere by noxions exhala,
tions, should fail to take practical cognl
zance of the above important truth, and By
timely use ofthe Bitters avoid the rava
ges of maIadies so disastrous to the physi
cal constitution. There is not in existence
finer tonic, corrective and defensive cor
| dial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Economy is wealth, use Frank Miller's
Leather Preservative and Water Proof
Oil Backing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Pictures. picture frames, brackets, wal
paper, etc., very cheap at Murphy s book
store. l3deodw2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Best white-back wall paper, at 10 cents
per roll, at Murphy's book store. Go and
see him. 13-deedw2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

CoRKER-On Friday morning. April 9th. 1877.
at O'Clock, at her parents, residence on Milan
road, Lucy Elizabeth, eldest daughter of John R..
and sarah Z. Corksr, In her 10th year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

sALooNs-$100.
60. Andrew Schneider.
20. Swan Swanson.
II, Joseph King.
BILLIARDS, ETC.
80. Chas. Youngberg, 80.
81. Julius G. Junge, $40.
wAGoNs-$3.
g. Frank Burke.
:. NJ. II. O'Bricn.
s. Chas. BenCker
g. Albert Stombs.
PLUMBERs-$10
4 Benz, Wilson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Gold aud Silver Watches, plain and set
Gold Rings, Jswelry Of, all kinds and
styles, and everything in the line at Ep-
STEMS Star Block. 21d6twlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27
Additional Licenses.

Best tint wall paper at I23 cents per roll
at Murphy's book store. 13-deodw2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

This Preparation contains narcotic or injurious
drug. Nor lie It q quaek nostrum, recon-
mended for every disease; but for such
diseases as are here enumerated, VIZ for Dis
eases OF the Bladder, all Diseases OF the Organs,
weakness, &c, whether in male or female, no
matter OF how long standing 1t allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and is pleasant to the taste.
1t is gratifying to the proprietor of these med-
cnes to be able to state that 1t is now nearly 30
years since they were first introduced; during
which time they have been extensively used in
various parts OF the United States, and have given
20 patient and practitioner the highest degree Of
satisfaction In the various cases In which they
have been employed; whether In town or country =,
hospital, private practice, they have invariably
given the most decided and unequivocal satisfac-
ton, and produced the most saluary and benehcisl
effects Numerous letters have been received from
some Of the most distinguished Physicians in the
country, and from the Professors of several Med
ical Colleges, all recommending in the highest
terms, the value of these medicines, and their su
periority over other preparations for such COM
plants as the proprietor recommends.
These medicines require considerable care in
the preparation, and the employment OF different
menstrual in successive operations to take up the
eXLrhctiNe matters, ana IN consequence arc most
frequently improperly made, and not unfrequently
much impaired, II not rendered totally inert by
injudicious and unskiliul management Of those
unacquainted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations Of Sarsaparilla and of
Buchu, and various modes Of preparing them
have been given, all Of which, Of course, will differ
according to the mode of preparation which each
individual may adopt. 1t is, therefore, OF the
highest consideration and importance to the pub
lie and to the faculty that there should be STANDARD
preparations Of uniform strength, and possessing
the most advantage. To effect this, and obviat,
the inconvenience alluded to, have made
number OF experiments to ascertain the, mos
effectual means OF extracting the virtues OF Sar
sSparilla and the Buchu, and to discover the mos
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert.
ments have resulted most fayorably, and it is witt
much pleasure now offer to the public and th'
faculty my Compound Fluid Extracts, which
contain all the virtues Of the medicines. and ar
the most active preparations of either which can b
made
Two tablespoonful of the Extract OF Zarsapa
rlla added to pint OF water, is equal to the Lis
bon Diet Drink, and one bottle is fully equal TO
gallon of the Syrup OF Sarsaparilla, or the Decoc
ton, as usually made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Wiyill & Co. are selling dry goods 40
per cent cheaper than 10 days ago. 27d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Best satin wall paper at IS to Is cents
per roll, at Murphy's book store. Call and
see him. l3deodw2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

The Mechanically.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer
IA NJ AZ above zero 10 4eo above zero
"a. N, 47o E" 8P.H. 500 "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

SOME OF THE GREATEST RAsCALT1TEs of
the world are achieved by the use of i'm.
pure and poisonous materials in articles
Of current use. 1t has been the noble
aim of the manufacturers of DooLEY' S
YEAST POWDER to make an absolutely
pure article, which should be born to
every household. Little more than half
the usual quantity, and makes the most
delicious bread and pastry,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Wivill & Co. have knocked them all on
prices. Call and see them. 27d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Best yellow back wall paper at 8 cents
per roll, at Murphy's book store. Call on
him. l3-deodw2W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Wivill Il Co. is the place to buy goods
at bottom prices. 27d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Wall paper cheap at Murphys book
store. 13-deodw2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Best gilt wall paper at so cents per roll
at Murply's book store. 13-deodw2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27

Best brown-back wall paper at cents
per roll, at Murphy's book store. Give
him a call, l2deodW2W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-27
SOLD BY
Price 81 per Bottle.

Price 81 per Bottle.
OF Six for IS.
Delivered to any address, securely packed from
observation.
Describe your symptoms in all:communica.ions
Cures guaranteed.
Advice gratis.
Medical depot, 1O4 South Tenth Street, below
Chestnut, Philadelphia.
Beware Of cOunterfeits and unprincipled deal
ers, who endeavor to dispose OF their own and
"other' articles the reputation attained BY
Helmbold's Genuine Extract Buchu, Extrac
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-04-27

A good story on NJ. Saint-Saens Is current.
He is not only near sighted, he is near
sightedness itself He knocked a lady down
the other day by running against her, and
gave her kick when she was on the
ground saying, az he lifted his boot, "You
coniounded old wheelbarrow, you came near
making me fall % Some time before this
adventure he stumbled over a barrel lying
on the sidewalk, and jumped up (for it laid
him low took off his hat and bowed as fast
as he could, saying, "Ten thousand pardons
madam | really did not see YOU" His Ia.
test adventure was at a party. He had at
last consented to play, bu. the host had had
hard work to get him to the piano stool. He
was no sooner seated than he became all e1-
element. He with one hand threw his hair
back, and would alternately hug the piano
and lift his head as if he tried to pierce the
ceiling. You hpve seen these frenzied musi.
clans. He for an hour kept the company
under the charm of his brilliant execution
and extemporization, but after an hour at
ention begrn to tire, When sixty minutes
of music had been enjoyed, the company be.
gan to take French leave, exchanging, as
they retreated, significant smile with the
host and hostess. Presently the hostess her
self, gave out, and went to bed. M. Saint
Saens was more brilliant than ever his
eyes shot flames his body swayed to and
| fro ; he beat time with his head. The
clock struck two IA. M. The host feeling
drowsiness mastering him completely, went
to NJ Saint-Saens, and laying his hand ON
the musicians shoulder, asked, "My dear
sir, how can / ever sufficiently express my
gratitude Tor the delightful evening you have
made all of us spend, but am afraid you
must be little tired, aren't you % NJ.
Saint-Saens replied, without looking up or
stopping his play, ''Tired?" I am just begin
ming to get in the humor to play" To con-
firm speech by deed NJ. Saint-Saens dashed
off with fire, vehemence, and vigor whose
like he had not shown during the whole eve.
ming. The host despaired. He Joined his
sleeping wife, and LETT drowsy servants to
show the musician TO the door when at last
he did end his performance. This was not
till daybteak. Then NJ. Saint-Saens Quilted
the piano stool, and, bowinfi very low to
right and left as he retired to the door, he
weht home delighted with himself, for he
thought even the absence of applause showed
the company were enraptured beyond ex-
preston. He was far from imagined that
the ladies and gentlemen to whom he had
bowed so low as he withdrew were only
chairs and lounges Paris correspondent
Boston Gazette.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-04-27
COnch-shell Buttons.

1t was possibly during his stay in New
York in 1889 that Washington began to wea
on his coat the conch-shell buttons, now in
possession of Captain Lewis's daughter. A
new fashion in dress, introduced by presi-
dent, is worthy of record, especially swhen
there is an interesting story connected with
it. This story, related by Robert Lewis, il
lustrates two strikingly characteristic. traits
of Washington generosity and economy.
A needy sailor with a wheelbarrow of
shells accosted the General on the street, and
holding up 4 number of conch-shells, i'm
plored him to buy them. Washington lis
tened with sympathy to the story of his suf-
ferngs and want, and promptly replied that
he would buy them if he could in any way
make use of them. Necessity perhaps shar.
pened the sailors wits, and promptly sug.
gested that they would make lovely buttons
for his velvet coat The General doubtless
smiled at the ingenious proposal, but agreed
to try them. Carrying home his ocean
treasure of pinF shells, he sent for button.
maker to know if he could manufacture q
useful article out of the pretty plaything,
with which he found himself encumbered
The workman replied he could make the
buttons if he could find an instrument sharp
enough to pierce them. Washington would
have nothing useless about him, and so th,
shells were delivered to the manufacturer
who in due time returned them in the shap,
of concaye buttons, a little larger than ,
quarter of dollar, with silver drop in tn,
centre hiding the spot where the eye is ias
tened beneath. The President then aston
ished the republican court by appearing il
coat with pink conch-shell buttons spark
ling on its dark velvet surface. Eighty year
ago, it seems fashion ruled in the hearts. O
over the costumes, of men and women, ius
as it does now-for Captain Lewis bears TEL
timony that conch-shell buttons immediate
ly became the rage, The shell-venders' an
button-makers' fortunes were made by tn
Generals passion for utilizing everythin
that came into his possession.-Scri5ner fc
May.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-04-27
GOLDEN DAYS.

Life is an ecstacy-night's early seeming.
When days gIad moments hover Ger the brow
When all that cared fades in misty dreaming
Transformed to gladness for the happy now:
Passions enwrapt, her power OF tongue to utter
When pants the soul translating words to mould
Needless, anon, as fresher visions flutter--
Life is an ecstacy night-dreams unfold.
Lie Is an ecstacy as when a-weary,
The Arab bids his dromedary kneel;
Here Shall we resi-, he cries, in accent CHEEKY,
Forgetting morrow in our present veal;
Then the long, cleaning spear eagerly scizes,
Thruss IT, overjoyed, deep In the gracious sand s.
With It's gay pendants play the evening breezes-
Ecstacy breathes, and lifts the bronzed hands.
Life is an ecstacy-Persia's lark maiden
Resting, with hand to check, on chalky cliff
Round cmlns peak whose treasure-deptls shau
laden.
Fades one with love to guide his dancing skn.
How well she knows, with evening shadows growing
Homeward Twill turn upon the silent swells;
yelling again the cheek OF richest glowing
Whispers o. ecstNcy to the bark ming shells.
Life is an ecstacy as, when a-thirsting,
Dear melodies are stranded on the ear
When some loved note, upon the stiffness bursting,
Tells how the absent faIn would loiter near
And in strain that yet hath need OF naming
Urges the spirit to rapturOus hight,
Annuls the pasta life divine prociaiming,
IT'S ecstacy, It's musc's heavenly right.
If life be sleep, o, let sleep be unbroken.
II life be waking, who would care to sleep?
or what is not dost know some certain token
That If change do not change TO weep?
will nor sleep nor wake-in bliss reposng
Days, hours and minutes keep your amless maze,
tremble ere ask, Comth there a closing
To shut without my happy, golden days?
-New York Erening Post
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-04-27
Something TO Rally On.

Just before dinner Yesterday, says the
Omaha Herald, woman living on Second
street entered First avenue grocery with
swapping eyes, and, as she slammed tin
pail down on the counter, hissed out:
"Mince-meat, is it? Why don't you call
it slop, or stuff, or hen feed ?"
"Yes, that is some of your mince.meat,"
replied the grocer, as he uncovered the
pail. 81 remember of our buying this
yesterday"
81 bought this hash for mince-meat !"
she exclaimed
at is called mince meat madam"
"But it tastes like saw dust and pork
scraps chopped together"
81 shouldn't wonder if il did but you
see most everybody understands that ready
made mince-meat is simply nucleus to
rally on. 1t is the foundation, as it were,
of good thing. You want to add more
meat. more apples, more raisins, some bran.
dy, some cider, little: cinnamon, few
cloves, a sprinkling OF sugar, trihe of
spice, and you can't fail to have good pies"
"Then why not make my own mince-
meat ?" she shrieked.
"Why not? We keep it here on sale sim.
ply as an objective point to rally on"
well, you and your whole caboodle OF
clerks can rally on this half gallon" she
hrmly said, turning the pail upside down
on the counter.
Just as you desire, madam" was the
affable reply, snd when she reached the
door and looked back, the merchant still
wore the same kind and patient smile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-04-27
POetical.
APRIL IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT.

New birth OF loveliness when sunbeams fleet
Color the drops OF every passing shower;
When all the air is warm with odors sweet,
And leaves peep out and tucken hour by hour;
When illmy, mystic clouds Of opal tint
Float leisurely beneath the dreamy sky,
And the world thrills with murmurngs that hint
At summer gloIles coming by-and-by;
II any weak despair or discomfort
Lurk like a subtle poison In your heart,
Through time and action wasted'or misspent,
so that in all this JOY 1t has no part,
Up! ont through light and perfume take your way
To where the solitude Is spell-bcset
with deep, deep peace, beneath whose hidden sway
Your heart may rest, and dreamily forget.
There lay yourself along the tender grass,
And let the scented breezes softly play
Ger barred brow, and watch the shadows pass,
And fall and llnger, and then dart away,
Chased by the sunlight. See how glorlhed
With golden klngcups is the endless green,
And pale, pate priinroses, and daisies pied,
And YlOlets, purple-eyed that peep between
So gazing, listen. Let the music rare
That underies all nature sweetly glide
Into your heart, and all It's aching care.
Borne up and ou: upon The joyous tide
OF perfect melody, VIII leave no trace,
And your refreshened heart will wake and sing,
And all the world viii wear another face,
And life will seem SO beautiful a thing
That you will tura and sigh with sweet surprise,
And whisper TO the gliding present, "Stay!
SO fair you show to my new-wakened eyes
That would have my life one long today
-Harpers Magazine.