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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17
Two 1rreconcilable Conditions.

Debility and health are irreconcilable
conditions. Weakly people, that Is to say
people who lack the vitality requisite for
a vigorous discharge of each and all of the
bodily functions, are invariably afflicted
with some, though it may be a trifing,
disorder of the system, Atony, or want
of nervous and muscular yigor, is accom-
panied by poverty of the blood and lean
ness. A certain way to overcome it and
prevent the aggravated maladies tC
which it must ultimately lead is to use
Host etters Stomach Bitters, which pro-
mote digestion and assimilation of the
food, and thus are the means of fur
nishing the body with supply of blood
of quality essential to its proper nour-
ishment. IMMIGRATION through the in
strumentality of the matchless tonic pro-
tects the feeble from host of bodily ills
which Turk in ambush for the debilitated.
The Bitters are an article which it is most
desirable to keep constantly on hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17
Move the State House.

In view of several well known facts our
legislature should Immediately pass an
act to take down the present state house,
in Springfield, and move the materials to
Chicago and. erect there suitable house
for the state. These facts are
l, That Chicago is the centre OF the
state, as to quick and easy access from
all parts of the state: rapid mail and
telegraph facilities; it is the commercial
and political centre of the state. These
facts will always exist, and will be more
apparent as time advances.
2. Springfield promised to aid 10 furnish
ing certain grounds and other aid for the
new house, and Springfield has meanly
sneaked out Of her promise, stolen her
contract aud pleads baby. The result is
that on one side of the house the state has
no eround-not even enough for porch
8, Springfield does not and never will
furnish suitable hotel aud boarding house
facilities for the capital of such state as
Illinois is bound to be,
4, Chicago has these facilities-the best
in the country. Members of the legislature,
and those whose business calls them to the
capital during sessions of the Legislature
can live cheaper and more comfortable there
than in any other place in the state; the
public business can there be performed
more intelligently; full and accurate re-
ports of the proceedings can there be
furnished better. quicker and cheaper; the
people of the whole state can be quicker
and better informed Of the doings of their
general assembly from there; and all the
general interests Of the public be quicker,
cheaper aed better subserved.
The legislature now in session should
pass an act, before it adjourns, TO remove
the.capital from Springfield to Chicago.
The people of the state would approve Of
it by an immense majority.
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the treasurer the sheriff, the coroner shall receive
as THEIR ONLY CONFIRMATION for their services
salaries to be fixed by law, WHICH sHALL BE PAID
ONLY OUT OF THE FEES OF THE OFFICE ACTUALLY
COLLECTED.
SEQ, 10, The county board shall nx the compen-
satiou of all county officers, with the amount Of
their necessary clerk hire, stationery, fuel and
other expenses and, in all cases where fees are
provided for said compensation shall be paid only
ont Of and SHALL IN NO INSTANCE EXCEED THE
FEES ACTUALLY COLLECTED,
In the face of these constitutional pro-
visions, and of the fact that the constitu-
ton requires the man who accepts an Office
to give his entire time and labor to the
performance of its duties, Gould has the
cheek to sue the people for money he
never earnedl Assumption can go no
furtherl He should have been removed
from Office in the beginning of his term
for not complying with the constitution,
which required him to devote his time and
labor to the peoples service. But in no
event can he recover for work he never
performed. And, IN no event can any
court or jury aho,o HAM sum erceeding
the fees actually collected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17

HELMBoLD's BUCHU. - Helmbold's
Buchu has long been known as one of the
most valuable medicines attainable in GER
tain classes of diseases, such as dyspepsia,
chronic rheumatism, dropsy, cutaneous
affections, and especially affections of the
urinary organs. As a diuretic, it is supe-
rior to almost any other medicine in use,
and the great care with which it is pre-
pared, the absolute purity OF the prepare
ton, and the diligence used in the selection
Of the crude material, have made il known
far and wide as a reliable and effective
preparation, and one that can always be
used with safety and benefit The great
success of Helmbold's Buchu has led to
the production OF many spurious prepare
tons, which are made cheaply and placed
upon the market to be sold on the reputa-
ton acquired by Helmbold's original pre-
paration. Parties who desire a really good
medicine should be careful and use Helm
holds only.
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PERSEvERE
In the Use Of this Remedy until Cured.
It contains the Great Healing Ele-
nents Of Plants in their es-
sential form as Obtained
BY Distillation.

Caarrh, in its extent and destructive force stands
next to Consumption, and is closely allied to it :;
for in certain constitutions the transitions from one
to the other is only question of time. II is there
fore singular thing that those afflicted with it
should not make 1t the object OF their lives to rid
themselves of it. A single bottle OF any remedy
cannot, in the chronic stage, effect cure, even
bring the system under its influence fully. In
many such cases the bones and cartilage of the
nose are eaten away, the organs of hearing, of
Ing, and OF tasting, so affected to be rendered
useless, The uvulva so Elongated and nflamed to
produces constant and distressing cough. The re-
turn to health must necessarily be slow under the
most favorable circumstances when so seriously af-
hlced but as the evidence of its great value daily
comes to hand, we become more and more satisfied
that there does not exist of Catarrh that can
not be cured by judicious and persistent use of
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH The re-
lief in every obtained from the first dose is
indication Of what it will do when the system is
brought cOnstitutionally under its influence
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE Is sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists throughout the United
States. Price ST.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17

INTERMITTENT FEvER IS 80 common IN
the country as scarcely to need comment.
The causes which produce it are such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion, low
spirits, night air, exposure to miasmatic
exhalatiODs, &c, In large cities where
edge tools and agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the dust
flying off the grindstone by wearing a
respirator. The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now it
is equally necessary for those vino are
brought in contact with any of the causes
leading to intermittent fever, to provide
themselves with that well known and
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
HOME STOMACH BITTERs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria a peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain,
it is speedy.
CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and allfesh, bone
and muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimentis for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17
ROSSMAN'S CTTRE

ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warni
in bed. No humbug-as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists
RossMAN & MCKINsTRY, Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
iections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DR.. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years by j. J,
Davis(now deceased) and you VII be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN &
MCKlNSTRY, who have succeeded to the
PrOprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery 4 Tyler, Lafayette, In.
diana. Fuller & Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
John f. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole.
lsaie Agents, 8 College Place, N, Y,
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TMPORTANT CAuTION.

None are genuine unless the signature of j. Hay
dock, as agent for the United States, surrounds
each box OF Pills, and Ointment. A handsome re-
ward VIII be given to any one rendering such in
formation as may lead to the detection Of any par
ty or parties counterfeiting the medicines or vend
ing the same, knowing them to be spurious.
+**Sold at the mauufactory of Prof. Holloway &
Co., New York, and by all respectable druggists
and dealers in medicine throughout the civilized
world, In boxes at % cents, 90 cents and 81 each
vs. There is considerable saving by taking the
larger size.
N B. Directions for the guidance of patients in
every disorder are affixed to each box
Office, l12 Libirty NEW YORK
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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. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17

TFfFMfNfC OF Self Abuse or IndiscretIon
v ~ i 4AN send stamp for CELEBRATED
WORK" on Nervous and Private Diseases. Address
Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17
CATARRH.
From George W. Shattuck, Esq, late
Foreign Entry Clerk, Boston
Custom House.

GentIenen.--I have been troubled with Catarrh
for several years but by the use of your remedy it
has been greatly relieved. This summer | have
been entirelykfree from it. l make of it in my
family for colds in the head and find it efectual
remedy. / can confidently recommend it to all who
similarly afflicted. Very truly yours,
October %, 1874 ~ GEO. W. SHATTUCK.
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Pictures, picture frames, brackets. wall
paper, etc., very cheap at Murphy's book
store, 13deodw2W
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay, loss of manhood &C., will send a recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN Station D, Bible House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17
COLLINS
VOLTAIC PLASTERS
Afford the most Grateful Re-
lief IN all Affections of the
Chest and Lungs.
CHRONIC PLEURISY CURED,

Messrs. WEEKS & POTTER:
Gentlemen. Having for many months past suf-
fered with very lame side, called by my physician
Chronic Pleuoisy, caused by a former injury and
strain and for which used many prescriptions and
liniments, well as the so-Caled rheumatic cures
without the least benefit.my physician recommend
ed one of your COLLINS VoLTAIC PLAsTERs, which
to my great surprise, relieved the pain and sore
ness lmost Immediately, and l have been able to
attend to my household affairs ever since with per
feet and comfort, whereas before the applica-
ton of your Invaluable plaster scarcely able
to do anything. l consider them inestimable, and
shall with pleasure recommend them TO the affiict-
ed. Yours respectfully
Mrs. FRANCES HARTMAN.
ORLAND, Me-, April 81, 1876
There is no medical or protective appliance that
will prove so grateful and effective in Tickling
Coughs, Irritation and Soreness of the Chest and
Lungs. We believe them capable of preventing Sc
rions diseases of these organs.
Sold by all druggists for Is cents. Sent on re-
cept of rs cents for 81 % for six So for
twelve, carefully wrapped, and warranted perfect
by WEEKS Il POTTER, Proprietors. Boston. Mass,
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Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Bistula, Salt Rheum, and: all dis.
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-17

The testimony of the whole World.
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.
81 had no appetite; Holloways Pills gave me
"Your Pills are marvellous
II send for another box, and keep them in the
Or. Holloway has cured my headache that WIS
chronic"
Il gave one of your pills to my babe for rbo,era
morbus The dear little thing got well "a a day :,
My nausea of morning is now cure'.
Your bottle of Holloways OintD ert cured M
of noises in the head. rubbed So ne Of vnnr Oint
ment behind my and the Noise has left
Send me two boxes; warF one for poor fam
II enclose dollar; your price is % cents. but
the medicine to me Is Worth dollar
Let me have three boxes of your pills by return
mail, for Chills al. d Fever
have over $50 such testimonials as these, but
WANT ol spaCe Compes me to conclude.
For Cutaneous Disorders,
and all erupons OF the skin, the Ointment is most
lnvalU able. II does not heal externally alone but
pehetTates with the most searching effects to the
very root CT the evil
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
Invariably cure the following diseases:
DISORDER OF THE KIDNE Us
In all diseases affecting these organs whether
they secrete too much too little water; or
whether they be afflicted with stone or gravel, or
with aches and pains settled in the loins the
regions OF the kidneys, these pills should be taken
according to the printed directions, and the Ont-
ment should be well rubbed into the small of the
BACK al bed time, This treatment will give almost
immediate relief when all other means have failed.
For Stomachs Out of Orders.
| No medicine so effectualy improves the tone
| of the stomach those pills; they remove all
acidity occasioned either by intemperance or i'm
proper diet They reach the liver and reduce it to
| a healthy condition; they wonderfully effca-
h1ous in cases of spasmin fact they never fail in
curing all disorders of the liver and stomach
HOLLOWA9'S PILLS are the best known in the
world for the following diseases: Ague, Asthma,
Bilious Complaints, BlOtches the Skin, Bowels,
Consumption, Debility, Dropsy, Dvsentery, Fry
spelas, Female Irregularities, Fever Fof ali kinds
Fits, Govt, Headache, Indigestion, Inflammation,
Jaundice, Liver Complaints, Lumbago, Piles,
Rheumatism, Retention of the urine, Scrofula or
Kings Evil, Sore Threats, Stone and Gravel, Tic
DE- uloureux, Tumors, Ulcers, Worms of all kinds,
Weakness from any cause. etc.
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SPECIAL ET1cEs.
MARRIED LADIES u ss 2 y .sns

stamp Tor CONFIDENTIAL circular Of great value. DR..
r. d. CLARKE, 1856 8. Clark St.. Chicago.
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SANDY HOOK.

POST OFFICE.
Mails arrive-From New York IL 80 A, n, and
P. M. From the North ?. N.
Mails close Going North, 10. As 4. N, and S P.
u. Going South, ,. n.
EZRA PATCH, P. NJ
CHURCHES.
HETHoDIsT.--Rev James Taylor, pastor. Ser
vices, 1880 4. NJ, l 80 and ?. N. Sunday
school !.45 A. n. Prayer meeting Thursday
evenings, sp.M.
ST. JoHN's CHAPEL. Rev. Francis w. Bar.
nett assistant minister. Services Pm. Sunday
SchoOl II NJ.
SOCIETIES.
GRANITE LODGE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF Coop
TEMpLARs:--meet in hail over h. L. Wheeler's
Furniture Wareroom every Friday evening. OIL
Gers, ]. +. B.sckman, w. 9 4, Mrs W. W. Per-
kins, W. Y. I, Christian Beahler, W. s., Mrs. E.
A. Bennett, W. +. S., Mrs. II. L. Wheeler, W.
r., VIM. B. Terrill, w. NJ Miss N. A. Judson,
w. |. G, Miss Ella i. Peck, W. 0. G, John F.
Griffin, P. W.T..
HIRAM LODGE, No ls, F. A. M.--Meet in Ma.
sonic Hall, LIST aud Sd " ednesdays of each month,
Officers: VIM. sanford, w. M, John Sa, dford
Sr. W., Somers Crofut, Jr. W., James A. Wilson
Sect. H. l.. Wheeler, Treas and Chapn., wm,
Ackley. Sr. Dea., Chester Hard, Steward. A. W.
Orgelmann, Tier.
RoTAL ARCH CHAPTER.-Meet Second Thursda,
of each month"; ia Masonic Hall. Officers; Geo.
Woffrnden, II. r., II. L. Wheeler, K, James NJ.
Blackman, SCRIBE, VIM. I. Sanford, q OF H., Jas
A. Wilson. T. s., G. A Hough, R. A. q.
ALPHA JUVENILE TEMPLE No l.--meet IN Lodge
Room over Furniture etore, every Sunday after
noon, at 4.3U O'Clock. Miss Ella Peck, Supt W
Perkins, W CT.
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gGl5Metsss Stories,
The Midnight Train.
A STORY OF LIFE ON THE TRACK.

SIOh1 Vt LIE y ON lun hhOhs
The night which will dwell in my
memory with vivid distinctness while
life and reason are left me, was in Octo-
Der, a long while ago. l was at that
time telegraph operator, stationed upon
the Grand Trunk Line of railroad.
Mine was by no means model place of
residence. There were beer gardens,
drisking saloons and gambling houses
out of all proportion to the more respec-
table shops and residences; we had two
arrests of counterfeiters, and there was
scarcely day passed that there was not
brawl among the rufHans around US.
Still there was school and timi d blue
eyed woman had cnme to teach there.
How long an unprotected woman nigh
have lived there | cln only guess, for AL
ice Holt had been there but three months
when she consented to walk into church
with me one day and walk out my wife.
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A Missing Artist.
A YOUNG LADY's ADVENTURE.

YOUNG LADY's ADVENTURE.
I WAS spending the most beautiful part
OF the year at the pleasant watering place
of Crayness, my usual Summer resort,
and gayer, happier company than that
which was then around Inc have sell
dom found. Excursions, picnics, and all
manner of enjoyments were continually
on the tapis, and meyer had time passed
so pleasantly before.
One among US, however, seemed to
take no interest in our gatherings, or in
any OF our pleasure-partie and William
Waldron's coldness and reserve were fire..
quent subjects of comment, especially
among the ladies'. Young and attractive
he certainly was, and possessed of bril-
liant colloquial powers, which myself
had often tested for, strange to say Mr..
Waldron had repelled all friendly adysn-
ces from others, and it was only after
many persevering efforts that l finally
drew him out of his reserve. Our same
ness of pursuits had some Influence here,
no doubt. We were both artists. was
strongly and irresistibly drawn toward
!, the handsome, energetic enthusiast, and
it pleased me greatly to find that in my
company at least he would throw aside
the mask of reserve.
When at length l persuaded him to
mingle with our little party in the draw
ing.room of the half hotel, half board
ing house where we lodged, the fascinat.
ing young artist soon became general
favorile. have noticed more than one
fair lady's cheek blush with pleasure
when William Waldron's dark eye fash
ed into hers; but among all the ladies of
our little set be seemed to choose Emily
Burns, the merriest little fairy that ever
danced ON earth.
One stormy evenir 6 we were sitting in
the welllighted drawing room, most Of
coptinusd % fousth psgsl
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Subscription Price, s1.Oo A Year.

heard shouts. the crack 0f firearms, the
sound Of conflict.
What could II mean. The minutes
we're all hours till I heard key turn In
the door of my prison and moment lat.
er two tender arms were around my neck
and Alice was whispering In my ear.
They will come In a few minutes love
10 let you free! The villains left the key
In the front doorl | thought of that be.
fore started, bnt there was man at the
front watching. crept around the
house and saw him, though l did not
dare TO be seen."
"But have you been to Pottsvillei"
Eyes, dear"
''In all that Storm"
"Selim seemed to understand. He car
ried me swiftly and surely. l was well
wrapped in my waterproof cloak and
hood. When | reached Pottsyille the
train had not come up"
but it is here2
"Only the locomotive and one carriage.
In that carriage was sheriff deputy
sheriff and twenty men, armed to the
teeth to capture the gang at the embank-
ment. l came too, and they lowered me
from the platform when the speed slack
ened, SO that could run in here and tell
you all was safe.
While we spoke, my wife's fingers had
first united the handkerchief around my
neck, and then in The dark, found some
of the knots of the cord binding me.
But was still tied fast and strong when
there was a rush of many feet upon the
staircase, and in another moment, light
and joyful voices.
We've captured the whole nine!'' was
the good news. Three including John
Martin are desperately wounded. but the
surprise was perfect. Now, old fellow,
for you |"
A dozen clasp knives at once severed
my bonds, and dozen hands were ex-
tended in greeting.
AZ for praise showered on my plucky
| little wife it would require volume to
tell half Of it.
The would be assassins and robbers
were sent for trial and sentenced to penal
servitude.
Alice and moved to a civilized com.
munity the following year. But before
we went there was an invitation sent US
to meet the committee from the railroad
company at Postville. We accepted !;
had dinner; were toasted and compli-
mented, and then Alice was presented
with a tea service from the passengers Of
the threatened train, the company and the
railroad directors, in token Of their graf.
itude for the lives aud property saved by
my heroine.
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PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.

NEWTOwM.
POST OFFICE.
Malls arrive:--From New York, ll.s0A. N. and
5.S0P N. From the North, Las ~,
Mails close:--Going North, 10 20 A. N, and s P.
n. Going south, at aud 7.l5p M.
2 I. PEcK, Pm.
CHURCHES.
TRINIrY CHURcH.-Main Street, Rev. Newton E,
Marble. u. D., rector. Services 10 A. NJ. Sun
DAY School, II n Evening service, I. 80.
CoNsREoATIoNAL Ma n Street, Rev. James P
Hoyt pastor Services 1880 A. NJ. Sunday School
u,45A.A Afternoon Services, l p. N.
CATHoLrC--Main Street, Rev. Father McCartou
pastor. Services, lO.l5 !. NJ. Sunday School,
12.3oP.M
SOCIETIES.
OLIVE BRANCH JUVENILE TEMPLE NO A--Pub.
lie meeting every sunday afternoon at s o'clock.
In South Centre school house. officers; Mrs q N
Beers, Supt, Miss NJ Peck. Dec.
ST. PATRIcK's TEMPERANCE SocIErY--aev. Faith
er James McCartan President, John Mooney Vice
President, Thomas Egan Secretary, PATRICK Cain
Treasurer.
NEwrowN LIBR ,RY AssocIArIos.--E. l. John.
SON President Charles Beresford Vice President,
n. F. Peck Secretary and Treasurer.
III. F. PEEK, Librarian.
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REST AT LAST.

After the shower the tranquil sun.
Silver stars when the day is done.
After the snow the emerald leaves.
After the harvest golden sheaves.
After the clouds the violet sky,
Quiet " oods when the winds 60 BY.
After the tempest the lull Of waves.
After the battle peaceful graves.
After the knell wedding bells.
Joyful greetings from sad farewells.
After the bud the radiant rose.
After our weeping sweet repose.
After the burden the blissfuf need.
After the furrow the waking seed.
After the fight the downy nest,
Over the shadowy river--rest.
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lzlDglrlRH,
TIE FRUITS or SORROW.
H. L. WHEELER

The pearl that CLEANS on beauty's neck.
To secret anguish owes its birth;
The gems which grace the coronet
Were born among the throes Of earth.
The altar which the rose distills.
Proclaims the flowers sure decay
The forest songster ever trills
Most sweetly on his dying day.
The cruel az must cash the wood
Before the healing gums may fow.
And all of wise, or fair, or good,
Is sequent to some hidden woe.