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rent writers. The Sublime Porte is not Turkey-it Is simply a branch of the Turkish Government. The second branch of the civic Government is the 'Porte of the Defterdar," or the De- partment of the Finance. This depart ment is popularly known as the Divan, or 'Diwan'-another term as often misapplied as that of ''the Porte." The third class is the ''Agha," composed of d large number of the civil and military officers of the State forming the various -.8,..
 It will be seen therefore, that aside from the great superiority of Russia over Turkey which comes from greater population, discipline, and develop ment, she has also a much stronger form of Government. Russia has all the strength ill action which comes from absolute monarchy, and great popular cohesiveness in consequence of the uni versal suffrage in her communal gov ernments. Turkey, on the other hand, has nothing of this latter feature, and her Executive is strangled and emascu- lated by the khoran and the Multi, But, pe-eontra, Turkey has one item of inherent strength in excess of Russia. She recognizes no advantages of birth, dII" u DclIcFoIS' iLIc IO LIo highest offices of the State-a situation which breeds, in its most extreme form that religious fanaticism which, in the history of the world, and in Turkey s history has accomplished such marvels of military conquest. But this strength too, has a counter weakness which has grown with years. Turkey, of late years, has large population which are not tttrI1n ha1iavarS 3 arn cnn cennnptlU V not eligible to office, and instead of sus- taining the Government through reli- gious fanaticism, are almost as fanatic in opposition-a constant thorn in her side, and a danger in her path. Alto gether, Turkey has not the faintest show of success in war with her pow erful adversary. The best thing she can hope is to prolong the contest until outside powers interfere; and in this the topography of her country, the ab- senee of railways, and the lack even ot decent roads, all presenting the gravest obstacles to Russian invasion, will prove of great assistance.
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The Legend Of Lake ranganyika, Africa.

The WajlJl relate that the portion Of this continent now occupied by the great lake was plain ''years and years and years ago." that on this plain was large town, in which lived man and his wife, with an inclosure round their dwelling, which contained a remark ably deep well or fountain, whence an abundant supply of fresh fish was ob- tained for their wants. The existence of the fountain and it's treasure had been kept profound secret, last some heavy calamity should happen, and, re- membering the injunction, the owners of the fountain lived long and happily, and fresh fish formed their main food each day. The wife, however, permit ted another man in secret to share the love which should have bestowed on her husband, and, among other favors, she frequently gave to her lover some of the fresh fish, kind of delicious meat he had never before tasted, and which reused his utmost curiosity to as- cei tain whence she obtained it. One day the husband was compelled to begin 8 journey to UvinZa, but before departure he strictly enjoined his wife to look after his house closely, to admit no gossips within his doors, and above all. not to show the fountain. This African Eve solemnly promised to comply with his instructions, though secretly she rejoiced at the prospect of his absence. A few hours after her husband departed she left her house to 1 ho,. 1~r ,,1 q kr>h have for long time demanded to know whence I obtained that delicious meat you have so often praised. Come with me, and will show you" She first entertained her lover with the fish cooked in various ways, nor was she neglectful to satisfy his thirst with wine of her own manufacture. Then, when her lover began to be impatient at the delay. she invited him to follow her. A fence of watercane plastered over with mud inclOsed the wondrOus fountain, within whose crystal depths he saw the fish. For some time he gazed on the brilliant creatures with admiration; then, seized with desire to handle one of them and regard them more closely, he put his hand within the water to catch one. when suddenly the we'll burst forth, the earth opened her womb, and an enormous lake re- placed the plain. Within few days the husband, returning from Uvinza approached Ujiji, and saw to his as- tonishment a large lake where once a plain and many towns stood, and he knew then that his wife had revealed the secret of the mysterious fountain and that punishment had fallen upon her and her neighbors because of hel sin
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How to Improve.

Every one wants to see better times and is squealing because some one else does not make them better, unmindful of the fact that all are interested in that work, and no one should wait for the other to strike out first. We must all help and encourage each other, not lie crouched down seeking whom we may devour-and thereby cause all the harder
 times by the scares arising therefrom Remember that men make tinIes hard, 5at hard times do not nadke men. The longer
 we continue entertaining thoughts about suing and breaking down; men who are ill our debt, depend upon it, just so long we may expect the times to remain as they now weXist-without con- tidence. If you want to see better times, begin to improve them yourself, Don't wait for some one else to start first; roll up your sleeves and strike the monster, panic, on the head, first. Your neighbor won't be behind if he sees you striving; his neighbor will not be out rivaled; the next neighbor will come forth and the next still won't be be- hind; so all along the line will the re- vival extend until there is a complete revolution all around. Begin as though you were beginning over again after a disastrous failure, with all the determi- nation of ''fresh man," and then you will soon see the result, and be happy
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Turkish Off1claI Titles.

Sultan-The sovereign of the Turkish Empire-the recognized organ of all executive power ill the State. His headquarters are at Constantinople.
 Porte-The government of the Turk ish Empire. --.. ....-..
 Sublime Porte-The official name cf the government, so called from the gate of the Sultan's palace.
 Grand Vizier-The chief minister of the Turkish Empire.
 DivaL-The Turkish council of state -the "cabinet.' ..-. Grand Multi - Chief interpreter of | the Mohammedan law and head of the ''Wise Men"-jurists, theologians, and literati-who assemble for consultation on his order. He is mostly styled the | Chief of the Faithful. A writer says the fetwa or decree from him would sum- mon around the Standard of the Pro- phet all the fanatical hordes of Islam to fight to the death against the ''intidels, in the firm belief that death on the battlefield is sure passport to para dise."
 Pasha = Governors, viceroys, com. manders, civil and military rulers o1 1 provinces.
 .Deys-Abous the same as Pasha.
 Sheik-The name given the heads ol Arabian tribes or clans. It means elder, or eldest in dignity or authority
 Osmandi-Turkish officials.
 Islam-The religion of Mohammed.
 Islams-Mohammed themselves.
 Ottoman Empire-Another name fol the Turkish Empire, and derives it. name from Osman it's founder. Osmanlis-The Turks proper. v
Connecticut western news., 1877-07-13
Affe fectiOnS in Bird Life.

The fidelity and afectionate intimacy of married bird-life appears most con- spicuouslyin pairs of the g' osbeak family and in small parrots. Here is perfect harmony of will and deed. The two sweethearts appear unwilling to leave one another's company for moment all their life; they do everything to- eating and drinking, bathing and dressing Of feathers, sleeping and walking. Various degrees of affection and harmony are discernible on close observation. Among the small gros- peaks, pairs of which sit together, the intimate relation is never disturbed even over the feeding cup there is no quarreling. They stard highest in this respect among birds. Love tokens are exchanged by pressing of beaks to- gether-a veritable kissing, accom- panied by loving gestures. They are also more sociable, and even at nesting time more peaceful, than other birds. In the case of other grosbeaks, when the male bird sits by the female in the nest, there are various demonstrations of affection, but also slight occasional disputes, especially about feeding time. Next in order come the small parrots. which also appear almost inseparable. The male bird feeds his companion with seeds from the crop. This goes on quite regularly during the matching, and until the young are somewhat grown. During all this time the hen bird, which broods alone, never leaves the nest but for few minutes, and the cock shows such affectionate care that the whole day he seems to do nothing but take food and give it agaln.-Cham. ber's Journal.
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Connecticut western news., 1877-07-13

'4J Onesday as wandered, heard complaining sigs And saw \ poor woman. the picture Of gloom 2. She glared at the mud on her doorstep Gtwai ssaa2s e raining)
 ? liai And this was her vail as she yielded tho s' fe broom:
 1seiA 8tt sOhl Life is 8 toil, and love is trouble,l as axs And beauty will fadean riches will fee, And pleasures they dwindle. and prices the. double. sa5 = And nothing is what could wish it to be. s There's too. much of worriment goes to bonnet; t- .',s. There's too much ef ironing goes to a shirt There's nothing that pays for the time yo'
 waste on it
 - There's nothing that lasts but trouble ant ssEz,s dirt k
 In March it is mud it's slush in December -- The midsummer breezes loaded witt
 dust & a~ ., In fall, the leaves litter in muggy September .A- The wallpaper rots and the candlesticks rust 7. There are worms in the cherries, and slugs il
 the roses, B A "s8 asss .'- .. .., And ants in the sugar. and mice in the pies The rubbish of spiders no mortal supposes, %. And ravaging roaches and damaging flies. It's sweeping at six and dusting at seven;
 It's victnals at eight and dishes at nine;
 It's potting and banning from ten to eleven;
 We scarce break our fast till we plan how t.
 dine. sl With grease and with grme. from corner t. ." centre, -4 ,--. l Forever at war and forever alert ..
 No rest for day lest the enemy enter spend my whole life in astruggle with dirt Last night in my dream, was stationed for .aIias2 ever Y-s. te .1 y-ts &. 5 x. -t- -f 85g On little bare isle in the midst of the sea My one chance of life, with ceaseless en
 deavor
 To sweep of the waves ere they sweep owe
 me. 1N&
 Alas fTwas no dream-again behold it f.,
 yield am helpless my fate to avert!" She rolled down her sleeves, her apron sh s4ayy folded t,-.-4 .. s ,.ti5,,s Then lay down and died and was buried il
 dirt s .a
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Abide Your Time.

Every man must patiently bide his time not in idleness, in useless pastime, or querulous, dejection, but in constan- tly accomplishing his task, that when occasion comes he may be equal to it. The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you do well, without a thoughto fame,i If 1t comes at all, it will come because it is deserved, and not because itis sought after. It is very indiscreet and troublesome ambition which cares so much what the world says of us; to be always anxious about the effect of what we do or say; to be always shouting to hear the echoes of our voices.
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Through joy and through sorrow,
 Through glory and shame"

Then she fell into doze again. The shadows draped themselves about her; a star came out and leaned to look in the window "a late bird tilted on a spray near by, and made sudden gush of
Connecticut western news., 1877-07-13

A BLACK mailer-A colored post. master. +.... ..i .......
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Love is not love, which alters
 When it alteration finds.

SdI(I IIdTUIU.
 "But may be the daughter ofa cobb Ter, or pauper, or verse; she sobbed.
 "You are my wife, and I love you"
 '"Then would rather be your wife than the daughter of a king" said she, smiling through, her tears. =
 MT. Helper had forgotten to burn the letter which grandma Peverill had written to her executors, and so pride had a fall
Connecticut western news., 1877-07-13
Miss Peverill's Pride.

"I never heard of such impertinenoe," :" said Agnes Peverill, throwing down the letter she held, and half crying in her yexation. 'sHow dare he write such things to me? What business has he to love me? He never would have dared write like this Tiff papa were alive and we had not lost our
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A HouaRKEEpfR's TRAGEDY.

Oriesday as wandered, I heard complaining, ? And saw poor woman. the picture of gloom;
 She glared at the mud on her doorstep Gtwas a2s sl raining,)
 ef And this was her vail as she yielded the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-26
CARL KUEHL,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, (DEUTsEHER ADvoKAT,
n Second Avenue, bet. 18th and 18th Sts, (Justice
Choppers office, Rock Island, Ill.
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CHARLES w. O'NEIL.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and
~ Notary Public. Office over First Nationa
Bank, Rock Island. 5-13dw6m
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VIM. F. Zimmerman.

DRACTICALP PIANO TUNER AND REGULA-
L ter. Leave orders with John Zimmerman,
Piano Manufacturer, 100 Main ST., near First Ma
tiOnal Bank, Davenport, Iowa
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Ghe 9aiIg Argns.
ROCK ISLAND, .......-.
ROCK ISLAND. ILLINOIS
THE FOUR PER CENT. LOAN.
What Might Have been Done Had it
Been offered for Popular sub
scription.


SAN Francisco. July l9.-The Bulletin
this afternoon publishes leader on the
manner of working off the four per cent.
government loan through the syndicate,
embodying some facts showing the effect
that course of action has produced on this
coast, and what might have been accom-
pIished had the loan been offered for
popular subscription. The statements
contained IN that article are corroborated
by the president of the Nevada bank
They are IN substance that that bank, rep
resenting the bank proper and several
wealthy gentlemen of this city, offered
subscription Of $20,OOO,0O0 to the syndi-
cate, which was defeated by the refusal of
the syndicate to concede out of the COM
mission paid them by the government the
usual one-eighth of one per cent allowed
between bankers on this class of transao
tons: and furthermore. that the Nevada
bank and its friends, had the loan been
offered for popular subscription. stood
ready to set its nama at the head of the
list for $100.000.000 1t may be added
that the $20,000.00O subscription pro-
osed to the syndicate was intended as a
permanent investment, aud the Nevada
bank offered to agree not to resell the
bonds within the term covered by the
syndicate's contract.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-26

Going North-11 rs a.. m; 1898 p. In.
Going South--7 80 a. m; 8 rs p. m.
Palace Sleeping cars, owned and operated by us
line. accompany all night trains.
CONNECTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
At Burlington with Toledo, Peoria & Warsaw Ry
for PEORIA Indianapolis Lafayette and Cincinnati;
with Chicago, Burlington & Quincy r. r., for Chi
cago Keokuk, Quincy and ST Louis West to Ottun-
wa and all points in Kansas and Nebraska, and with
Burlington & Southwestern R'y, for Pennington,
Bloomfield and all points in Missouri and Kansas.
at Columbus junction. with Chicago q South
western Railroad forlWashington andILeaNenworth.
At Nichols, with Museatine Division b. G, h q ID
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.
G r 81 for Independence, West Union, Postville'
| ana MeGregor; with Chicago & Northwestern Rail
way, for Omaha. Council Bluffs and Chicago, ane
with Dubuque & Southwestern R'y for Dubuque.
At Waterloo and Cedar Falls with Illinois Cel
trail Railroad for Independence, Dubuque, Fol
Dodge and Sioux City.
At Shell Rock with Stage for Waverly.
At Nora Junction, with Milwaukee & st Pau
Railway for Mason CITY and Charles City.
At Plymouth with Milwaukee d st. Paul Railway
| for all points In Minnesota.
at st Paul, for all points on Northern Pacific
Railway; the great Lake Superior region, and all
| points North and Northwest.
e. +. WINSLOW, GeD'l Manager.
| c. ] IVES. Gen'l Pass. b Ticket Agent,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
| ENoT1CE CHANGE
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Administrators Sale of Real
Estate.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, I,
u L. 4 Al 4 u .rrr.n- [

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the County Court of the Juue term A d. 1877.
William Roth Administrator of the estate Of Jacob
Roth, Observation-Disclosures Babitta Roth,
widow, Babitta Roth, infant, and Nicholas Hob
mann,-Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of deere
tai order of said Court, made and entered in the
above entitled cause, the 18th day of June, A d.
1877. on the petition of said William Roth, admin
istrator of the estate of Jacob Roth deceaEe3 for
leave TO sell the real estate of said decedent, TO pay
the debts of said estate; viii sell at public ven
due, to the highest bidder for cash. on Wednesday,
the 25th day of July A. D. 1877 at the hour of two
O'Clock in the afternoon, at the north door of the
Court House, in the city of Rock Island, all the
right title and interest which the said Jacob Roth
deceased had at the time of his decease, and TO
the following described premises, situate IN the
county of Rock Island state of Illinois, to-wit:
Lot number eight Isl in block number one Il in
that part of the city of Rock Island that is known
as Bailey Davenports third addition.
Dated this 25th day of June. A. d. 1877.
WILLIAM ROTH, Administrator.
OLIVER OLSEN, Attorney. 626d4w
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GRACE'S CELEBRATED SALVE
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Nails, Spider Stings, and all Cutaneous
Diseases and Eruptions generally.
For sale by all Druggists, Grocers, and at all
country stores throughout the United States end
British Provinces. Price by mail 80 cents.
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For the speedy cure OF Coughs, Colds. Hoarseness'
Incipient Consumption, Asthma Broncnisls' Fh'n p.
lsic. WhoopiDg Cough ana Group. ms osiap -, =
an Anodyne Expectorant ana Is composed " sn0
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and when used according to dlrecaions' mus 'oA''
vince the most skeptical OF It's ln'Eins'S
,,a Cough syrup accompany each bottle.
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WILLIAM JACKSON
STURGEON & ADAMS,

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORs AT LAW
~ Office in Mitchell & Lynde's block, Rock Island
III. Have complete set of Books of Abstracts
Title of Lands in Rock Island County.
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BASKETS.

BASKETS.
DEALERS WILL FIND IT TO THEIR INTER
y est TO patronize the Burlington Basket Factory
we manufacture all kinds, styles and sizes of has
aers and correspondence solicited. Both viii re
ceive prompt and careful attention.
]. D. MILLER s. CO.,
Burlington, Iowa.
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
Are you respondent sufferer from Sick
Headache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpita-
ton of the Heart? Have you Dizziness
of the Head? It your Nervous System
Depressed? Does your Blood circulate
badly? Have you Cough? Low spirits? ?
Coming up of the food after eating? &C.,
&c. All OF these and much more are the
direct results of Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant and Indigestion. GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER is now acknowledged by all
Druggists to be positive cure 2,40O, 900
bottles were given away in the United
States through Druggists to the people as
trial. Two doses will satisfy any person
OF its wonderful quality in curing all forms
of indigestion, Sample bottles 10 cts.
Regular size, rs cts. Sold positively by all
first-class druggists in the United States,
THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style Of
the art, aud on the most reasonable terms
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doius
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quicl
and cheap. The friends OF the paper ant
| the public generally are invited to give ou
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THOMAS YATES.

rs PREPARED TO DO PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
! branches, also, Gas and Steam Fitting.
Call and have estimates made before orderingyour
work done by other parties.
THOMAS YATES. (Levee. lRoek Island.
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Popular illustrated book 1850 pagesl on
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Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. postpaid. for
SO cents, by Dr.. q. WHITTIER, GIT st.
Charles street, st. Louis. Mo-. the great
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M MI. CORBETT.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, SOLICITOR IN CHAN
~ Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and
Collects. Office 2nd Avenue, 3rd door east of
Bengston's Drug Store, Rock Island, Ills.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN 3. HAWLEY,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
n Ofeein Bengstons Block, Illinois St., Rock i
and. Illinois. 3-13d&w6m
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KENWoRTE.Y & BEARDSLEY

Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
= Court House. Jno. T. Kenworthy Jas, M. Boards
y. 1O-23d&wu.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-10-12

We call the church the house of
prayer. And 50 it is for it was built
expressly for that purpose, and for the
reading and preaching of the word of
God, and for the administration of the
sacraments. But the church is for public
prayer. In another way, every one of four
houses ought to be a house of
prayer. There ought to be among
us as many houses of prayer
as there are dwelling houses. Nay,
more, for some of our houses are coupled
by several families, and each separate
part of the house should be a house of
prayer.
Wherever a family lives there should
be a house Of prayer, however humble
the family, however small the house.
Every father of a family is the proper
head of his own house, and as such should
conduct the family prayer, morning and
evening. In some cases where a man
has to be at work very early in the.morn-
ing or very late at night, this may not
be possible. In such cases let the wife
take his place but it is far better when
all can join and the father take the lead.
The bible ought to be read in every
family, too. If there be time for no
more than a few verses, still let it be
read, and read daily.-IHe Chwrchman.