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Connecticut western news., 1877-04-13
Pen Zance.

Of all our Winter health resorts, the medical pre-eminence is justly due to Penzance. Torquay comes nearest in value through it's protective screen of hills, but there are reasons for prefer ring Penzance to Torquay. Unlike Torquay, however, Penzance has it's trade and shipping, and has failed to make itself fashionable residence for valetudinarians. Pulmonary invalids, however, have never been slow in rec Ognizing it's value. The town has not the scenic loveliness of Torquay nor the ready access to London, with nu- merous resources, by which Torquay makes itself acceptable to vistants. But it fronts the broad Atlantic. You might sail away to the Southern Pole without touching land. You get what you do!not get in Torquay, the full sweet influences of the Gulf Stream. Even in this.month of January you find the wild flowers in profusion. The ferns flourish all the year. and the tall gera- niums touch your bedroom window. Opposite the beach you are on the granite. Higher up you get on the slate chalk, which is to be avoided, for the invalid cannot remember too care fully that the soil and subsoil are as important for health as the climate. The temperature is that of Italy. Even Italians have come from home to Penz- ance for the sake of the climate. But the difference between Penzance and Naples is this: at Penzance you get one fine day to ten that are rainy; at Naples you get only one wet day out of ten. At Penzance there is regularly 8 flood of rains and waters. At other places you may get some augury of the weather from the direction of the wind. But be the wind east, west, north, or south, you have always rain at Penzance. The place really does not do itself justice, It knows nothing of squares and stately terraces and pleasure gardens. It does not lay itself out for invalids; it does not advertise it's attractions as nearly every other watering place does; it knows nothing of a pier or band or etabtissement of any kind; it does not even make the best of its natural ad- vantages. The harbor at Penzance is not much of harbor; but close by, at Newlyn, is 8 natural harbor, which. with slight expenditure, might be able to inclose the whole Navy of Eng land. An act was procured, but the time granted has been allowed to expire without any use of it having been made. There is no sanatarium, no cot tage or convalescent hospital, such as in other towns have conferred inesti- mable blessings on the poor, and, by a happy reciprocity, have obtained ad- vantages for themselves. 0 tortumati namtum. bona si sua mor7nt, is line which might exactly suit the people of Penzance. Penzance is just how best known as giving member to Liskeard, and a title to the Judge who has to deal with excessive ritual.-London l SOcietu.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-13
archduke. Twill save your father in

archdulSe. l will save your father in time.
 After several weeks of continued suc- cess, the season ended, and Rosina was free to go where she would. She at once resolved to go home to her father. The next day she started. her mind happy with the thought of the surprise in store for her father.
 In the meantime, the time specified by Count Carnati was fast arriving, and at last the fatal morning dawned. The old man was sitting in his old seat. thinking. He was sorely troubled for two reasons: To-day he would be turned out of his home. The other req son was that he had not heard from Rosina since she went away, and he did not know wether she was dead or alive. He was reused from his revery by the harsh voice of Count Carnati, who ap- peared at the door.
 We'll, where is Rosina7 Have you &C., ceded to my propositionf Sir count, replied the old man, can not answer. Rosina went away the day you were here, and have not seen her since. l know not whether she is dead or alive.
 Then out you go at once! cried the count, calling to two of hls servants to execute his commands.
 Just then they were startled by the sound of wheels, and of carriage stop ping at the door. A few moments later, and Rosina entered and threw herself into her fathers arms.
 Ho! my beauty, cried the count, see you have come back in time to save your father from being turned out. and for you to become my bride, moving toward her at the same time.
 Back! cried Rosina. Do not dare to touch me! And, turning to her father, she said, Look, father. have come to save you; here is the money have earned. Then, turning to the count, she said, Here, take your money, and be gone; we would be alone.
 The count grew violently angry. for he saw he was foiled in his plans.
 No, cried he will not take the money! You must both leave at once. Ho! Luigo, Giuseppe, obey your or ders!
 Hold! cried voice. The count, look ing around, saw the leader of the guard which, at the archduke's orders, had es- corted Rosina to the house. I arres you, Count Fernando Carnati, by au- thOrity of archduke, Ferdinand, for treason aud conspiracy against the state.
 The same conveyance that brought Rosina in triumph from Florence took her persecutor back in chains and shame. He was thrown into prison, where he soon after died.
 There was happy couple in the old cottage that night, as the old fath CT listened to his daughters story.
 They soon moved to Florence, where Rosina was still received with favor. She continued in her chosen profession until she was married to cousin of the archduke, and she became countess Her father lived an easy and happy life until he died, and always blessed the day ROslna resolved to save them from starvation by the use of her voice.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-13
THE WIPES REVERE.

o heart of mine, is our estate,-
 Our sweet estate-of joy assured? It came so slow, it came so late,
 Bought by such bitter pains endured Dare we forget those sorrows sore, And think that they will come no more ? With fearful eyes scan my face,
 And doubt how he can find 1t fair; Wistful. 1 watch each charm and grace
 see that other women wear; Of all the secrets of love's lore, I know but one, to love him more see each day he grows moro wise,
 His life is broader far than mine I must be lacking in his eyes.
 In many things where others shine. Q, heart! can we this loss restore To him, by simply loving more7 I often see upon his brow,
 A look half tender and half stern His thoughts are far away, knowi To fathom them, vainly yearn; But naught is ours which went before o heart, we can but love him more! I sometimes think that he had loved
 An older, deeper love, apart From this which later, feebler moved
 His soul to mine. o heart! o heart! What can we de7 This hurteth sore. Nothing, my heart, but love him more
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-13
The Influence Of Oxford and Cam bridge Over the Professions.

and Cambridge care little to exercise a large influence over the professions. Let us take the profession of medicine as an instance in point. The study of medicine, more than that of any other profession, is based upon large extent of scientific knowledge, and any uni- versity might consider it high duty to have it's scientific methods of instruc- tion adapted to noble calling. But Oxford and Cambridge have very small influence, either on the preparatory scientific, or more technical training of medical men. There are IA, 1O1 medi- cal practitioners in England and Wales, and of these Oxford, Cambridge and Durham have graduated only 230. or 1-6 per cent. The Scotch universities have 2,829 of their medical graduates in England, and therefore influence the English medical profession to the ex- tent Of 20 per cent; while in Scotland itself, 65 per cent. of the medical pro- fession are graduates in medicine. These figures are taken from an excell- ent lecture on medical education by Dr. Morgan, an Oxford M. D. Even the ideal of Oxford and Cambridge, that they should lay the basis of neces- sary culture, but should not teach pro- fessioDs, bears small fruit in the impor- tant profession of medicine. The two universities produce annually from 600 to 800 B. As, and out of these, we should find many prepared to enter upon medical studies. But only five or six annually become medical men. Hence it is obvious that Oxford and Cambridge have remarkably small in- f1uence on profession requiring more than any other large and accurate scientific knowledge. Even if we in- clude the London University, the whole English universities combined only give or per cent. of graduates to the most scientific profession in the coun- try. As regards theology and law, the indirect influence of the English uni- versailles is no doubt considerable; but there is no exercise of the higher facul- ties of theology and law, in the sense of methodized training and instruction, such as is given in the German and Scotch universities. In the present relations at Oxford and Cambridge to public education, their small direct in- f1uence on the professions and occupa- tions of the people will be deemed a glory, and not a shame. They stand on the higher platform of given knowledge for it's own sake, and not for it's applica- tions. I do not combat the elevation of the ideal. but it places the two universi- ties above the heads of the great bulk of the people, and practically restricts their advantage to a class of wealthy men who have no need to study for professions. Middle-class men and poor men are to be found in the uni versailles, but they are attracted there by gold and not by knowledge.-Moc- | D1iLLGn'S Mu0Gzine
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-13
The University of Hard Knocks.

AAA0 O"AVSESh4y WA AAMVCAS"
 A great deal of useless sympathy is in this day expended upon those who start out in life without social or monetary help. Those are most to be congratu- lated who have at the beginning 8 rough tussle with circumstances. John Ruskin sets it down as one of his call amities that in early life he had"noth- ing to endure." A petted and dandled childhood makes a weak and insiped man. You say that Ruskin just quoted disproves the theory. No He is show ing in dejected. splenetic, and irritable old age the need of the early cudge- ling of diversity. A little experience of the hardship of life would have helped to make him gratefully happy now. No brawn of character without compulsory exertion. The men who sit strong in their social, financial, and political elevations are those who did their own climbing. Misfortune is a rough nurse, bnt she raises giants. Let our young people, instead of succumb- ing to the influences that wonld keep them back and down, take them as par allel bars, and dumb bells, and weights of the gymnasium, by which they are to get muscle for the strife. Consent not to beg your way to fortune. but achieve : it. God is always on the side of the man who does his best. God lps the man who tries to overcome difficulties. I-Christi0n at WOrk.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-13
Thirteen at Dinner.

Concerning the curious superstition about thirteen at dinner, we have just come across this singular incident in a recent English book: Some years since, poor Albert Smith gave 8 supper of thirteen that discredited the supersti- tion in 8 remarkable manner. Himself on the point of starting for China, he entertained twelve friends who were bound for the Crimea, to encounter the perils of war as military officers or as journalists reporting the incidents of the conflict, Deeming it in the highest degree improbable that they would meet again on English ground when they had once started for the scene of danger, the twelve guests met their host with light hearts, and laughed about the fate which some of them would of course encounter in a few months. Strangely enough, all twelve returned from the war in perfect health and supped again at table of thirteen with the humurous lecturer,-Harper's Ma0asins.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21
Eugene the Granddaughter of an
y American.


The recent actions for damages for defa-
nation of character which the Empress
mother, the Countess de Montijo, has IN
stituted against more than a hundred
journals in France have revealed, the fac
that Eugene is the granddaughter of an
American. Yes. the Empress Eugene S
grandfather was the United States con-
sui at Malaga under Andrew jackson s
presidency, and was also engaged in the
highly honorable-though not either arts
tocratic, diplomatic, or consular-occupa-
ton Of selling groceries, This American
family afterward settled in Glasgow, and
the Misses Kirkpatrick whom we saw
in Paris were its youthful representatives,
and her Majesty's very first cousins, be-
ing daughters of the Countess de Montijo S
sister, the granddaughter like Eugenie)
of the American consul aud grocer at
Malaga, So there you have it. The
scandal against Eugene was, you remem-
Der, that she was born three years after
the death of the Count de Montijo, aud
was the illegitimate daughter of a disso-
lutte noble who traced his lineage back to
the MoLtezumas, whose arms Eugene
has always quartered with her Napoleonic
bearings, without the addition of the bar
sinister. Like a sensible and honorable
woman Nine. de Montijo has shown that
Eugene was born in wedlock; that Count
de Montiio descended from the Monte
zumas, and that she herself was the
daughter of the American Consul afore
said. There is no bar sinister anywhere
around.-OtiUe Logan.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

Island. Hampton and Port Byron on the
same river and Camden on the Rock river.
The population in 1910 was 2,ol0. Ac-
cording to the census of 1850 the popula-
ton of the county amounts to 1888, and
can safely be computed at the present
time at 1000.
A railroad is now in progress of COM
pletion between this place and Chicago
and it is no chimerical idea to suppose
that within two, or at farthest, three
years, the iron horse will be racing along
the level road, shaking his smoky name
and connecting the waters of the Mississ-
ppi with the great lakes.
b6FThis closes Brackets Leaves"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21
MEDICAL.
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

TEIE countenance is pale and leaden-
colored, with occasional flashes, or
a circunscribed spot on one or both
cheeks; the eyes become dull the pupils
dilate; an azure semicircle runs along
the lower eye-lid ; the nose is irritated,
swells, and sometimes bleeds; 4 SWELL
ing of the upper lip; occasional head
ache, with humming or throbbing of
the ears an unusual secretion OF saliva;
Shiny or furred tongue; breath very
foul, particularly in the morning; ap-
petite variable, sometimes voraClouS,
witha gnawing sensation oftne stomach,
at others, entirely gone; fieeting pains
in the stomach occasional nausea and
vomiting violent pains throughout the
abdomen; bowels irregular, at times
costive; stools Shiny; not unfrequently
tinged with blood belly swollen and
hard urine turbid respiration occa-
sionally difficult, and accompanied by
hiccough; cough sometimes dry and
convulsive; uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth; temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DR.. c. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE
Will certainly effect cure.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; it is an innocent prepa-
ration, not capable Of doing tie slightest
injury to the most tender infant.
The genuine DR.. McLANE's VERMI-
FUGE bears the signatures ofC. McLANE
and FLEMING Bros. on the wrapper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

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, 1877-02-21
DR.. c. McLANE'S
PILLS

These Pills are not recommended as
a remedy for call the ills that flesh is
heir to-" but in affections of the Liver,
and in I'll Bilious Complaints, Dyspepsia
and Sick Headache, or diseases. of that
character, they -t1nd without a rival.
AGUE AND FEVER.
No better c,.thartic can be used pre-
paratory to, or after taking Quinine.
As simple purgative they are un-
equaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
Each box has red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression DIR. MeLANE's
LIVER PILLS.
Each wrapper bears the signatures of
{. McLANE and FLEMING Bros.
Sold by all respectable druggists and
country storekeepers generally.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early de
cay, loss of manhood &C, will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a sclf-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN Station D, Bible House,
New York City,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21
MERITS OF THE MEDICINE

ITSELF and not by any pnfng extensive advertis-
ing. The many thousands who have used it viii
bear testimony TO the truth of this statement.
manufactured only BY JOHN L. THOMPSON.
SONS q CO, Troy, New York. The manufacture
OF the Bridgeport Eye Water" has be discon-
tnued. Price, % cents
Sold by ell Druggists,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21
A LUCRATIVE BUSINESS,

give want 500 more first
class Sewing Machine Agents,
and 500 Men Of Energy and
Ability to learn the business Of
Selling Sewing Machines. Com
pensation Liberal, but varying
according to Ability, Character
and Qualifications Of the Agent.
For particulars, address
Wilson Sewing Machine Co.,
CHICAGO,
s27 3 $40 Broadway, New York, or New Orleans La
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21
AGENTS WARTEO.
G0Odyear's Pocket Gymnasium.

PHYSICIANS
The Nest Complete System
OF PHYSICAL KxERcIsR
Ever Devised for Home
Practice.
lO, 900 10 use by men.
women and children
Used standing, sitting or
reclining.
Hundreds of graceful
movements.
For home, Office. schools,
hospitals.
Price List. Mol, for Chill
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

2, for Children C s. s1lo
No for Children to TO- sl2o No. 4 Children iotoH
$ No for Ladies and Children Il years upwards
$lso NO. for Gentlemen of moderate strength 81 5A
no 7, used by Ladies, Children Gents, 500 No q
tor Gentlemen of extra strength 81 30 Full set fa,i
use each to o Two rs and Twoss, $1,000 Hos7 ands
re nted with ard hook attach to the wall or
noor pair of No T. 81 N, g 0G make complete
gymnasium and Health Lift, vas,paid receipt of
price Exclusive Agencies granted in territory
a. Exclusive rights to sell the Pocket Gymnasium afford
the largest possible returns for sales
are nearly universal wherever placed before the nh
ne and its merits fully Understood.
for Illustrated descriptive circulars terms &c, address,
Goodyear Rubber Curler Co..
p o. Boz s,1E6 6Q7 Rroad,av M. vi
RUBBER GOODS OF ETERY DKsCRfPTIOE
Mr. Drake of the ARGUS while in New y,r, -.
fully inspected the above described Pocket "a ynre
sum, and found 1t to be as stated by Goodyes,
hnooer Ourier Co., who are honorable and relishIs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21
EYE WATER.
THOA PSON'S
Il u = " AFTER /,
EYE WATER.

This well-knowu and thoroughly efficient RENE
dy for Diseases Of the Eyes has acquired world
VIDE reputation dnring the past eighty Dad years
and 1t is remark bic fact that this reputation ha,
been sustained simply by the
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

sa~This closes Brackets Leaves.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

~ IN FANCY MIXED CARDS. latest styles,
ia or IS Scroll, five styles with name, 10c,
Postpaid. NASSAU CARD CO., p. y
m - box 50, Nassau, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

&k con per day ut home. Samples
w : OE " worth IS free. STINsoN & Co.
Portland. Maine.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

DEECIfUC No matter how slightly disabled
ENOIVNG Increases now paid. Advice and
circular free. 7. McMIcHAEL, Atty, 707 Samson
St, Philade phia Pa
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

OK . OFT a Week to Agents. 80 Outfit Free
pOOE bfI p. o. VICKERY, Augusta, Maine
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-11

A physician writes TO young men as
follows: "My profession has thrown me
among women of all classes, aud my eX-
perience teaches ME that Heaven never
gave man a greater proof of his love
than to place woman here with him. My
advice is: Go and propose to the most
sensible girl you know. II she accepts
yeu. tell her now mucn your income is,
and from what source derived; and tell
her you will divide the last dollar with
her, and that you will love her with all
your heart into The bargain. And then
keep your promise. My word for it, she
VIII live within your income, and to
your last hour you will regret that you
did not marry sooner. stop worrying
about feminine extravaganza and femln-
inc untruth. just you be true to her
love her sincerely, and a more fond,
faithful, foolish slave you will never
meet anywhere. You Will not deserve
her, know; but she will never know
iLO
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-11

Third Annual Convention of the
Railway Mail Service Mutual
Benefit AsSeciatiOn.

Benefit Association.
The third annual Convention OF the
United States Railway Mail Service Mu,
tual Bene tit Association began it's ses.
sions at Melodeon Hall yesterday
evening. Owing, however, to
retary Mr.. J. A. Montgomery no
ing adjourned until to-lay.
The Association consists of over one
thousand four hundred members. The
following are the present officers:
Pre,ident-Jsmas Belger, New York
City, N. Y. Vice residsnls-Flrst Dl-
vision, &. E. Moore, Quincy House, Bos-
ton, Mass; SeGonu DIVISION, Frank a.
Butts, New York City, N. Y; Third Dr.
vision. William W. James, Washing
ton, D. g.; Fourth Division, H. q.
Thomas, Decatur, Alabama; Fifth
Division, E. W. Alexander, InGianap-
obs, Indiana; Sixtn Division, j. W.
Rose. Omaha, Nebraska; Seventh Divis-
rUn, D. r. b. Harlan, Qllncy, Illinois
Eighth Division, j. Y. Coolidge, San
Francisco, California. General Secre-
AIRY and Treasurer-John A. Montgom-
cry, Chicago, Illinois. Executive Com.
mlttee-A. y. Miller, Chairman, Dun
kirk, New York; l.. Spaeth, Cincinnati,
ONO; 5. G. Harvey, Toledo, OAio; K e
Manstield, Louisville, Kentucky; W. j.
Masterson, 81. Louis, Missouri.
The meeting was called to order by
Vice President Moore, President Belger
naving lett for home on account OF his
wlte's iilness. His address, however,
was read.
The reports Of the Committee on Fl.
nance we're read and accepted. The
Committee on Securing Charter re-
ported, proposing that the charter oh,
tained from Illinois be rejecIed, and Oh e
procured from the Government Of the
United States.
The matter was laid over for future
discussion.
A motion was carried that the mex
annual Convention be held on the 1st
Wednesday III September next.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-11

A brave old Boston tar, John Adams,
celebrated his golden wedding last
week. AS a youth, IN 1911, he Went to
sea with his father, and on his fourth
voyage was captured by the British
fr,gate Guerriere. The Constitution
rescued him ana brought him home. He
mmediately after went as seaman on
the letter-ol-mal que brig Rambler, of ten
guns. After running tnrougu the Brit
lsh squadron, he made sale voyage to
Bordeaux, and subsequently, took au
active part in the capture OF a British
schooner While attempting to enter "a
French port with the prize, be was cap
Lureu by an English prlVateer and car
ried to EngIasd. He Was placed in
prison in Plymouth, tranierred to Mill
Prison, thence removed to the prison
snip La Brave, French ship of eighty
guns, and then sent 10 DartmOor, where
he Witnessed the terrible massacre OF
the American sal i.ors. he was sent
home with three hundred and Sixty
other prisoners.