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Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
Butter from Mud,

Butter from Thames mud" An arti- cle with this sensational head line in one of the London papers has had such demoralizing effect upon the British stomach that the Sanitary ReU5e,O has been compelled to describe the churning. It says: On visiting the place indicated we found four men, provided with long poles and nets affixed to the ends of them, engaged in collecting portions of the materials floating on the water at the outlet of the North Metropolitan sewage works. The men were in boats, moored so as to lie across series of channels through which the sewage passes into the river, and we were informed that the time of collecting is limited to about an hour and half during the flow of the tide. The materials as collected were stored in the boats, and they presented most unlnviting appearance, consisting of a great variety of articles, such as matted hair, bits of wood, pieces of matches and straw, tarry matter, and a fair sprinkling of particles of fat. After each skimming operation the boats with their contents are taken to small barges, where there are appliances for extracting and purifying the fat. We obtained samples of the materials from the men, and afterward operated upon them to extract the fat, with view to determine how far it was practicable to purify the fat so as to render it fit for use in the manufacture of butter as alleged. We subjected it to various purifying pro- cesses, but completely failed in rendering the fat bright and free from offensive and disgusting odor, and we can have no hesitation in assuring the public that there need not be the least apprehension of their breakfast table being supplied with "best Brittany" manufactured from fat recovered from Thames mud. That the refuse fat from the millions of kitchens in London, and contained in the sewage discharged into the Thames near Barking creek, may in part be recovered and utilized, is beyond question of doubt, but it is equally certain that the fat so recovered can only be purified to such an extent as to fit it for use in the manufacture of the most common kinds of soap and dip candles.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
Vital Statistics.

The report of the bureau of vital statis- tics of New York city shows that more than one-half of all the deaths of the year occurred in tenement houses. This reveals dreadful state of affairs, the cause of which cannot always be traced to the occupants of this class of buildings, but must be sought in disgraceful defects in drainage and ventilation. That the highest floors are the healthiest is over whelmingly proved by the bureau figures, for barely ten per cent. of deaths in ten ement houses occurred on floors above the third. It is startling to learn that in a city of New York's peculiar natural facili- ties for perfect drainage malarial levers stand highest on the list of causes of death. The great preponderance of deaths over births is D discouraging in- dication.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
Among the AlIigatOrs.

The schooner Ann E. Carll, of North port, has been wrecked on Largo Key, south coast of Cuba. Capt. Tyler, her commander, says they were making Q very quick passage, when a hurricane struck the vessel. She was driven at it's mercy for four days, and on the fifth went ashore on this Key, a small deso- late sand island. Great numbers of alli- gators .swarmed around during the first night, and came near devouring the crew, being kept off by fire. The snap ping of their huge jaws were heard on every side. The Key is about sixty miles from the mainland, and out of the usual track of vessels. Soon after the Carll had thus been wrecked, her crew were the fortunate means of saving a Spanish and an English crew, whose yes sells had gone to pieces, and Capt. Tyler, finding that he must divide his scanty store of provisions with these brothers in misfortune-there being nearly thirty five persons on the island-and that star vation must soon end them, sent his mate and one seaman in boat to Cien- fuegos, about one hundred miles dis tant, with instructions to ask assistance. The Spanish government as soon as pos slble sent gunboat with provisions for the relief of the shipwrecked crews, who were found in an almost famished condi- tion. Capt. Tyler shot with his rife three aligators that were skinned and eaten.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
VOL. VI.
Barbara.

Barbara sits in her porch so green
 All day long till the sun goes down. She bears the buzz of her sewing machine,
 She bears the hum of the distant town, And sometimes the drone of the hive sedate,
 Or the tick-tack murmur the mill wheel makes; But at every step at the garden gate
 A pause she makes and a thread she breaks |; And sadly saying: He comes not, then?" She slghs and turns to her sewing again. Summer winds, can ye bring no balm To weary bosom that knows no calm? Summer and winter, and early and late,
 Doth little Barbara sit and hark For that one swift step at the garden gate
 That never comes of shine or dark. fwonder, if she but the truth could know
 That is kept from so many fond anxious
 souls
 That her lover's head hath been long laid low
 Where the grassy sea of the prairie rolls How long would it be ere window and door Would be empty both, and her waiting OCT? oh, winds, west winds will ye never tell What long ago in your wilds befen? Nay, leave her be; let her knit and sew,
 And finger and listen, and watch and wait. In its own good time there will come, I know, A Amessage for her at the garden gate whisper will breathe in the anxious ears,
 Her wasted figure soft arm fold, And the love and trust of these weary years
 Will bring their reward in bliss untold. Though watching and waiting consume our
 prime,
 There are angels in heaven that bide their time. Ye winds, blow lightly still let repose The happy ignorance Barbara knows.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
The Worst of It.

A fact that is strongly commented upon relative to the Lake Shore dis aster is that immediately after the acci- dent a train dispatcher in Cleveland tele- graphed not to permit water to be thrown on the burning cars. The dispatcher admits sending the dispatch, but says that it was through fear that the wounded might be drowned by too liberal use of water. Near the west pier stands an engine house with steam pumps for forcing water up into the tank on the hill. It had plenty of hose that could have been instantly attached, and a powerful stream of water could thus have been thrown upon the burning wreck. In this way it is claimed that most of the wounded who were burned to death might have been saved, and the friends of the lost, maddened by their failure to find anything but the ashes of their friends, charge that it was the de- liberate purpose of the company to let the fire do its work as completely as possible. Until the coroner's jury, now in session, has rigidly examined all the facts, judgment on these points may fairly be suspended.
 The bridge which gave way was crossed by double track the wrecked train was coming over on the left hand, or southern track. That side of the bridge gave way first, and the train in falling was thrown some thirty feet to the left of direct line between the abutments. The bridge fell directly downward, and crushed through the ice to the bottom of the river. It would therefore form 0 dam which would stop the bodies washed down stream under the ice. It is cur rent theory at Ashtabula, where public feeling is intensely bitter against the managers of the road, that they are anxious to remove the bridge first so as to permit any human remains now lodged against it to be washed away, and thus obliterate evidence upon which claims can be based for damages by the'friends of the lost.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
A Change of Heart.

MT. Moody, in an address at the Chi cago tabernacle, made rather practical application of the parable of the sower. He said that he did not believe every protestation of 8 change of heart which he heard. Men came with the crowd and acted with the crowd, but the seed was only in subsoil, and good stiff breeze would bear them down like stubble. He knew one who sang hosannas and was very much worked upon {; the seed had fallen and sprung up. But there was lack of depth. He knew this, because the man owed his landlady board bill which he was able to pay, but which he utterly neglected. He believed in the conversion of deeds. He did not believe in the Christianity that found time to read Sunday paper but none for the Bible,
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
ADVERTISING RATES:

had shared the trials and triumphs of his early career, Commodore Vanderbilt had thirteen children.
 Two years after her death MT. Wander bilt married Mrs. Elliott, of Mobile, widow of remarkable personal beauty and charming manners and accomplish ments, some forty-five years younger than himself.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19

Restaurant proprietors in New York have been losing their oysters lately, and, suspecting that they were stolen, set watch at night to detect the thieves, when, To they were found to be rats. They selected the largest and finest oys- ters, nibbled at the mouth cf the sh Ills until they made hole large enough to admit their tails (so runs the tale), suck ed out all the juice, and the shells then burst open, leaving the oysters exposed. The rats then ate the oysters,
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
The American CycIopadia.

Within the lsst ten years the progress of dis covery in every department of knowledge has made new work of reference an imperative want. The movement of political affairs has kept pace with the discoveries of sciencs and their fruitful application to the industrial and useful arts and the convenience and refine -ment of social life. Great wars and coDse- quent revolutions have occurred, involving national changes of peculiar moment. The civil war of our own country, which was at it's height when the last volume of the old work appeared. has happily been ended, and new course of commercial and industrial activity has been commenced. Large sccessions to
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
GEOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE

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 Permanent and Authentic History. Tn preparing the present edition for the pr ss i5 has accordingly been the aim of the editors to bring down the information to the lateft possible dates, and to furnish an curate account of the most recent discoveries in science, of every fresh production in itera- ture, and of the newest inventions :n the practical arts as we'll astto give 8 rZacSlnct and original record of the progress of
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Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19
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Connecticut western news., 1877-01-19

Every house can have u
 an independent supply of pure water.
 Every farmer has the k power to do all his grind-
 ing, thrashing, snd cut ting feed.
 For particulars send for illustrated catalogue of E
 the U. s. Wind Engine to J. H. IVES, DANBURY, CONN.,, manufacturer of
 the Rubber Bucket Pump,
 acknowledged to be the best pump in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20

DIR. Harters Elixir of Wild Cherry
being entirely free from mineral. and de-
pending on vegetable matter for its tonic
properties, 'can be taken with immunity
by the most delicate lady as by the seden-
tary student whose system has suffered hv
over taxation Of the brain. For sale by
I. Fl, Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded By
a moisture like perspiration producing !
very disagreeable and distressing itching.
particularly at night, after getting warm
10 bed. No humbug-as trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN Il MCKINsTRY, Hudson. NY.
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any al.
tections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years By J. J,
Davls(now deeeased) and you MI be sure
to find relief Address ROSSMAN &
McklNSTR1, 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 & Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana. Fuller & Fuller. and VanSchaack.
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
John T. Henry, Curran & CO., Whole
sale Agents College Place n Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
DR.. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS

For Book BINDING or EuIIng, go to
The ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able. Work done quick, Leave orders at
The ARGUS Counting Room, opposite the
the Post Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
BASK FITS.

DEALERS WILL FIND IT TO THEIR INTER-
~ est to patronize the Burlington Basket Factory
We manufacture all kinds, styles and sizes of bas-
kets, and at figures that will DEFY competition. or
ders and correspondence solicited. Roth will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention
j. d. MILLER & CO.
Burlington, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
Pi10s--Itchiug Pi7as

Pos'tigely cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, tlstula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases Of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
DR. WHITTIER,
6f7 ST. Charles street, ST. Louis, Mo.

DR., WHITTIER, OF St. Charles
St, ST. Louis, Mo, treats all forms Of
Venereal Diseases, Seminal Emissions and
Sexual Debility, with unparalleled success.
No matter who failed, call or write; pam
phlet or consultation free. Can refer to
the medical profession in all parts of the
country. Medicines perfectly safe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
FREDERICK BROWN.
Established 1892
IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENSING CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Browns GINGER will be found invaluable in all
cases of Cramp or other disorders caused by change
OF water or bad water, and few drops used regu-
larly by travellers will usually act as Preventive
and ward off such attacks. TO the aged and those
recovering from illness, a small quantity with a
little sweetened water will be found to give strength
and refreshment: the Ginger having no reaction
which is the great objection TO tie use OF alcoholic
stimulants Producing all the good effects of a
Mustard Plaster without the possibility of blister
ing The skim its application on flannel is most eff
cactous. And in the case of persons prtdisposed
10 Rheumatism and Gouty Affections it is of great
service, used to rub withD
gaS~ Beware of Counterfcits
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
BUSINESS CARDS.
M WI. CORRETT
JOHN 3. EAWLEY

ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Mitchell q
n Lynde's Block, Rock Island, Ills. q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20

4 TTORnEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
and, Illinois. AHA AID 80 80
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
the MOST POPULAR
SORTH and SOUTH LINZ
IS IOWA.
Is THE
sSaII;asto@, CEDAR :.apitis
i Northern Railway.
2 PASSENGER ia AIMS
EACH WAY DAILY.

] q
= Is ID AVS EXCEPTED
Going North-11:15 m 1923 p. n
Going south-7:30 a m; S:2S p. N.
Palace Sleeping cars. owned and operated by this
| Inc. accompany all night trains
CONNECTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
At Burlington with Toledo, Peoria & Warsaw R,v
Tor Peoria, indianapolis, Lafayette ard CINCINNATI
with Chicago, Burlington Il Quincy X. r.. for Chi
cage. keokuk. Quincy and ST Louis West TO Ottum-
wa and all points i'll Kansas aud Nebraska and with
Burlington Southwestern R'y. for Farmington
bloomfield and ali points in Missouri az Kansas.
At Columbus junction. with Chicago IL South
western Railroad for Washington and, IeaN enworth.
st Nichols. with MusCatine Division b c. X 81 n
for Muscatine.
At West Liberty, with Chicago, Rock Island
Pacific Railroad, for Iowa City, Desmones and
Davenport.
At CEDAR Rapids. with Milwaukee Division of B.
4 X 81 for Independence. West Union, PosTvilIe
ana McGregor; with Chicago & Northwestern Rail
way, for Omaha Council Bluffs and Chicago ard
with Dubuque Southwestern R'Y fer Dubuque
At Waterloo a. d Cedar Falls, Will Illinois Cen
I7al Railroad for Independence, Dubuque, Fort
Dodge and Sioux City.
At Shell Rock with Stage for Wayerlv
AT Nora Junction. with Milwaukee & St Paul
Railway, for Mason CITY and Charles City.
AT Plymouth with Milwaukee & St PaGT Railway
for all points in Minnesota
Al 1t Paul, for all points on Northern Pacific
Railway, The great Lake Superior region. AID all
points North and Northwest.
f. +. WINSLOW, Genl Manager
y j IVES, Gen'l Pass. & Ticket Agent,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
*NoTIcE CHANGE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
y u MILLER.
GEO MCMURPHY.
II S CASE,

Supervisor Timm presented the fellow
loving resolution which was adopted unan-
imously:
Reso'oed. That our hearty thanks are
due to our worthy chairman. Mr.. John
Bnffum, for the able and efficient manner
IN which he discharged the duties involv-
ing upon him as presiding officer during
the past year: also to the Clerk and sheriff
Inr courtesies and favors extended to this
Board.
The Committee on Ways and Means
presented the report Of amounts due off
GERS and members OF the Board amounting
10 1926 50.
The Board adjourned sine DIR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20

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St. Louis, Mo Established in 1857.
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KENWoRTE.I & BEARDsLEv

AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
ey. IN IN 'e ia D at,.,r u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20

Mail and Express has Through Coach from Gales
burgh and Reclining Chair Sleeping Car from Pc
oria to Indianapolis without change
Atlantic Express arrives in Philadelphia T:2O,
m; New York 1920 p. m, and all Eastern and
southern cities In the morning; But ONE NIGHT
COMPARE TIME TABLES.
Eastern and Southern Express hos poc,;n;o
Chair Sleeping Car with State Rooms.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
The dailg Argus,
Concluded from second page, J

ROCK IsIAnr, .rz1rEcEs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
LUCIAN ADAMS
STURGEON & ADAMS

ATTORNEYS AND COuNsFTops At .,c
~ Office in Mitchell b Lynde's blocI RocL ILI 70
NJ, n ne complete set of Books Of Abstracts
AItle Oh Lands in Rock Island Comfy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20
A Remedy that is rapidly taking the place of all
other Preparations fer rhe
Cure of all Female Weaknesses
Worth ST., 900 in a Single Case.
Lydia 3. Pfahhana's Vegetable Compound

Is sold by all Druggists at 81 per bottle. Whole
sale Agents George q. Goodwin & Co. No 50
Hanover street, and Carter, Harris h HawIey. No.
$50 Washington street, Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20

50, John Buffum 800, James Cozad
10 90, Parker & 20 90. 5 II Boney &
20 20, Robert Ross 8 O0-$47 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-20

The Board adjourned sine die.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-17

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VINO ARE BIl;saER ?-LB Blessed ga the
man who minds his own business. rs
Blessed is the woman who never e:ris
| to 'heT husband :,t.I told you so.n ,ao0Ei
I Blessed is The man Who can sess on his
Al.tts..ss \ .s!.eaE.i;9 ; i@.styr @ e y.l. OH;
Blessed "a The yogtsS Rlo aSsI ,aarfiy n !.
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lssriiifl llJSiil yipbiti I'd vnss5 am
blessed IS the fisl1s neyey
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Blessed is thn nAsor FsIasion 6iae neree
loollgs mp 10 No,s-sTao mon n,go :,
RlesseddS tbalold maiA thai llon't liiaio
old naople and fGhil ildyssn. .stris Ite tam
Blessed isthe old backelcsi that dnR's
| hato cats and pincBshio1so,Is,,d s75fs as
/ HleSaed ara the alsliigIied d peeple that
;scsssF s. MI isSy 'ss Sa Aiagle. "a e9iis5 $
blessed ere the isi1gle: pie, that ore
content TO remain 90. d L a 4.
Blessed is the. husbaEd who naYar ,esPl
his mothers pise were bessteE ,thadi lsis
y Nltse sfeHD ta esiR tuis fliE Z ,attihI ,4fs