The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-24
ure Of deep seated and constitutional dis.

cure Of deep seated and constitutional as
eases.
The inyieorating air from old ocean, I'M
contaminated with the impurities OF de-
caved vegetation and animal matter, con-
tains medical properties not found else
where. Madeira has for years been accord
ed the preference over all others, as
possessing the most even climate, beauel'
full scenery and health giving atmosphere;
manyD having gone there invalids land re-
turned with improved health, loud In their
praises of its beauty. But its great dis
lance from, and almost inaccessibility to
the American people, rendersit practically
unavailable.
But the grandest place is what is right
IL termed the Garden of Eden" within a
| few hundred miles of the Ameril-
can coast, the group OF ISLANDS
known as the Bahamas and
Bermudas. The latter group lies about
ZOO miles southeast of Now York. and the
/ former somewhat nearer, being but 80
hours ride. per steamer, from Savannah,
Ga, to Nassau, the chief city OF New
Providence island, the most important OF
the Bahamas. Peter Henry Bruce wrote
of these islands nearly century ago: II
is no wonder the sick fly hilher Etor relief,
being sure to find cure" Gen. James
| Watson Webb, in writing OF them IN 1870
says: MADEIRA is the great Sanitarium
of Europe, and, until lately, was consld-
cred to be without rival in the world"
Recently, however, Nassau has not only
been proved to be superior to all other
localities as a sanitG11aDa in the New
World, but superior also to Madeira itself.
From the first of November to the first oil
June, there IS not IN all probability Gny
spot on the face of the earth SO desirable
for persons suffering from pulmonary
complaints.
Frost is thing unknown in these islands
the greatest change in the atmosphere
J ever known 20 take place IN "a hours be-
ing but II degrees. Tropical flowers
: gladden. the eye, and the luscious pine
apple, orange, pomegranlte and melo'
tempt the palate with their freshness ant
beauty. The lemon grows wild. Th
mango, guava, papaw, fig, avocado pear
! whose lovers become eloquent in 1t
, praise-the custard, apple, tle banana, tn
lazy mans delight, bearing it's wealth
fruit, and maintaining its supply the yea
around-apples, pears, peaches and grape
grow abundantly. and Strawberries rlpel
, from November to July. All these attrac
tons, together with its climate, make
the most desirable place for invalids know
to man.
Good hotels, conducted in modern style
!, ere provided for visitors, and regula
steamship communication with New Yorl
+ Savannah, Ca, and other points, Away
e available. Parties contemplating Wis
70 any of these islands, or DESTROYS of NOR
: information concerning them. and trans
portatlon thereto can obtain full particl
t lars by communicating with Mr.. A. n
S Smith, Chicago, ILL.,, general passengt
e agent of the G., r. |, Il p. r. R., who
j also agent for all the important steam
Q ship lin IS touching these points.
u RG@Mrs. VIM Young had hearir
before Justice Mapes last Saturday Fl
i assaulting D. V. Morgan and was fine
% and costs, amounting in all to abo
d SIS, Since the trial she has applied
u both Magistrate Swander and Justi
s Mapes for a warrant for Mr.. Morgan
+ arrest charging him with assaultiDg be
but they refused to issue it,
II g9Fhe banks viii be closed to-morro,
o bat j. s. Bucks cigar and reading roo
( will be open all day. All the best bran
IL of cigars constantly on hand.
69Don't forget to get your child
handsome toy at Hannecke's.
!; R@Watches lower than anywter els
: in the three cities at I. Epstein's st
+ Block, Rock Island; also an imnen
stock of fine silver and silver plated war
rings, plain and fancy sets of jewelry, ca
IF cases, chains, in fact the largest and me
,e complete stock this side of Chicago,
< wholesale prices for the Holidays only.
For Choice Christmas Present,
y Examine the new arrival of Broc
/ and Paisley Shawls at Fisk & Co.'S. Til
y are choice fresh goods, direct from t
n importers, at 81 65, SIS so, 81 %, SO
" 81 so, SIS 25, and up to $45 90 each.
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