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Smyrna times., 1877-04-04
Life at the National CAPITAL,

IN Washington there is a picturesuueness
10 society," sort of Kaleidoscope variety
that gives it a special charm The men
ana women you meet are not all out of the
same piece. You cannot predict before
they open their mouths lust what thew
were going to say, and their mental and
moral processes are not all regulated bv
the same rigid laws of custom, the influence
OF the same surroundings and the force of
the same inherited ideas. They come from
al! parts OF this wide continent of ours. and
mingled with them is a sprinkling of all
iorelgn types. Each brings something
fresh and strongly individual to throw into
the oHa P01t1tda. Almost all are people of
some force of character, for if they had not
oeen they would never have cut loose from
thelr localities and transported themselves
beyond the narrow limits of their native
horlzohS. The many-sided American char
aGter ana the infinite variety of American
PhySloSnomy may be studied here as
nowhere else. As to classes and Occuna.
tions, the politicians, of course. furnish thc
WEB and wool Of the social fabric, but thew
are not of every sort Of intellectual hnn and
texture, and upon this background are
embroidered many novel and stril<ing
hgureS. Scientific explorers from the Ain.
tan Islands and the canons of the Colora.
do; naturalsts who give their lives to buos
and butterflies in the red towers of the
smithsonian; inventors just about to rcyo.
lutlonze the mechanics Of the world: land
spectators who pay high stakes for slices
OI uncle Sans farm big enough to make
nan dozen German principalities railroad
Kings with their attendant trains: weather
beaten naval heroes just from distant seas,
ana seeming to have a flavor of the gale
ana the salt spray about them; decorated
diplomats, always chatting French what.
ever their mother tongues may be; fnical
attaches who give their whole time 70
hlrtlng and their whole souls to the hone
OF capturing a rich wife; bookworms bnr.
rowing in the libraries of Congress: half.
breed Indians looking after the interests Of
their half civilized tribes: bankers and
manufacturers with axes to sharpen on the
of tariff or financial legislation
i might make the procession march !
down to the bottom Of the next column
hey come and 90. Every year new actors
come upon the stage Many of the old
ones remain, but the permanent elements
OF society are not large enough to give
steady flavor to the dish, so that # has |
always the piquancy Of variety.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

RETURN OF Bishop HAVEN AND REy. 7 r
GEAcEY FROM AFRICA Bishop Gilbert Haven
vlce,president of the Missionary Society of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, arrived in
New York last week from an official tour
among the mission stations in Africa. The
BISHOP, accompanied by the Rev. J. r.
Gracey, sailed from New York for Africa
on the lst of November last. On the 18th
OF December he attended the African Metbo.
dist Conference in Liberia. The President
OF the Lberian republic was present. and
took a deep interest in the proceedings.
lhe official returns made to the conference
showed that there were forty-four local
preachers and forty-three churches, with
two thousand communicates. Bishop Ha.
ven travelled along the whole extent of the
lAberan coast, and went into the interior
as tar as civilized settlements extend. He
was kindly received by several of the ma.
tive African kings and princes, who came
to see him, and asked him to send them
teachers to teach their children the English
language An income of 100000 wear is
now received by the Liberian government
from tariffs. Bishop Haven thinks the
political business, social and religious con.
dltlon OF Liberia is destined to improve
rapidly within the next few years.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

Among the candidates for the St. Louis
Post Office is Miss Phoebe Cozzens. Dur.
ing call upon the President a day or two
after his Inauguration. She told him that
Gen: Grant, when he had 50 much trouble
to lind suitable man to make Chief jus
tee OF the Supreme Court, assured her
that II the Senate refused to confirm Judge
ate he would nominate her. President
Hayes replied that She would have made a
most charming Chief Justice. and that if
shc had held the office when he took the
0ath' he should have been tempted to kiss
her instead OF the Bible. Rutherford is
evidently man of taste.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

The Maffett whisky bill, to collect tax
on whisky drinks by means of an instru
mentsomething like a car bell punch passed
the General Assembly of Virginia last week.
1t will be put up in every bar-room. The
tax on lager beer per drink is half cent,
and alcoholic liquors two and half cents,
II strictly enforced it is estimated that in n
lew years the State of Virginia will be able
to extinguish its own and the national debt.
and it is stated in some of the papers that
it continued indefinitely and drinking
Keeps on and the drinkers pay for their
tlpple like honest men the State of Virginia
Will eventually take in all the money in
creation.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

Commodore Mutt, his fellow dwarfs and
the attendant giant, who were giving an
exhibition in Washington last week All
went to one of Mrs. Hayes's recent recen.
tions. Their diminutive coach. drawn bv
shetland ponies, rolled up The carriage way
behind the landaulet. and large black
horses of eX-Secretary Chandler, and the
little people hoped out and walked de.
murely in. The little ladies each wore
sealskin sacques and dark trailing silks.
while the little Commodore and his friends
were attired in dress coats, white neck ties
and light gloves. After they had been
presented, and Mrs. Hayes had leaned
over and shaken each little hand. along
came the giant, head and shoulders taller
than any one in the ROOM
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

VIENNA CoFFEE.-To prepare coffee in
the "Vienna" style: Leach or filter the
coffee through a French filter, or any of
the coffee pots that filter instead of boiling
the coffee. Allow one tablespoonful Of
ground coffee to each person and "extra
Tor the pot" Put one quart of cream into
pitcher, and set the pitcher in n nail of
boiling water. Put it where the water will
keep boiling. Beat the white of am egg
into a froth, then add to the egg three
tablespoonfuls of cold milk. Mix the egg
and cold milk thoroughly together. When
hot remove the cream from the fire and
add the egg and cold milk. Stir it alto.
gether briskly for a minute or two and
then serve: Delmonico uses one and a
half pounds Of coffee to gallon of water
pouring the hot water upon the coffee
which is placed in straincr. The coffee
is never boiled.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

II an increase of eggs be desired in the
poultry yard, before large sums of money
are eXpendedin the purchase of everlasting
layers, the system Of keeping no hens after
the first, or, at the most, their second wear
is recommended. Early pullets give the
increase, and the only wonder is that peo.
pie persist as they do in keeping up stock
OF old hens, which lay one day and stop
three. instead Of laying three days and
stopping one. In some parts of England it
Is the invariable rule to keep the pullets
only one year. The old hens may be killed
OFT i'll March or April for "spring chickens"
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

lair BRUSHING.-.Some enterprisin @
person has discovered the exact amount of
brushing required to keep the hair in the
best condition. Fifty strokes before rotir
ing 1t is said, will make the stifFest and
dryest hair plant and glossy. The oXncri.
meht Is worth trying, and if persevered in
VIII doubtless prove successful, while the
dose may be increased with still moro
decided effect. Brushing the hair and
passing the warm hand over it after every
stroke OF the brush, develops gloss infinite.
iy more desirable and sanitary than all the
unnatural oiIiness and artificial shine that
come from the best pomades, hair oils and
bandollnes ever invented. The hair must
be kept clean by shampooing, but nature
provides all the oil required to develop its
natural gloss and inherent beauty. But
she does not open the oil glands without
demanding some effort on the part of the
recipient of the treasure Continuous
brushing is the price to be paid. and this
requires nothing but patience and persc.
verancc. Neither should the time devoted
to this purpose be looked upon as wasted,
Tor hair-hrushing has a specially soothing
and quieting influence, inducing reflective
mood appropriate to the close of dav. and
that spirit of self.examination in which all
thoughtful minds should be engaged before
soft slumber closes the weary eye. Those
therefore who wish to preserve their bean.
titul hair must not fail i'm fifty vigorous
strokes OF the brush every night before
retiring.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

Just back of the White House. and
between that building and the conserv.
atories, there is a small private garden.
fenced in with wire railing; and to this
quiet and secluded spot cling many remi-
mscences and associations. In the davs of
PRESIDENT Bucharan's administration, Har.
ret Lane was wont to come here of calm
summer evening, with her books and GRO
chet-work, and favorite dog "Hussar"
Later young "Tad" Lincoln PLAYED his
gambol Is here, while his father was looking
from the library window up stairs; and at
much more recent date, "Nellie," the
daughter of our late President, chose this
quiet place for rest and recreation. She
planted an evergreen there, some six or
seven years ago, which is now growing to
be quite tree. The same seouestercd
spot is now the favorite resort of Mrs.
Hayes and her young children, who spend
much OF their time there when the weather
permits. The area of the whole enclosure
is only few square yards: but it is fraught
with history and romance, and we know
that at least one betrothal now many years
ago, occurred there!
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

Felix Adolphe, a Paris barber who cut
his throat about three weeks ago, left behind
INN this curious letter, which is nothing If
n, not French: " loved, hoped, and believed.
To-day | doubt, despair, and hate. NV
heart has been killed; let my body be 50
likewise. | exercise the only liberty that
God has given to man, and chat society
cannot deprive him of, viz, that of destroy.
ing himself. was born with taste for
literature, and my parents made me a bar
per- was married to good and hand
some woman, but Jealous fate deprived me
OF her. Accused be man, accursed be the
earth. l deliver my body to the worms.
pire ~ ''''' ''''" e>'
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

I" Too many ministers" is the complaint
made at the Newark Methodist Episcopal
Conference now in session. Bishop Peck
thought that there should be committes
appointed to dismiss from the service old
and sick preachers actually incapacitated
for service, and to prevent incompetent
young men from entering it, The supply.
the Bishop said, must be diminished. or
else two or three men must be appointed
to each charge. "Or else there must be
more churches" might have been reioined.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

lNsINcERIrY IN ASKING ADv1cE.-Notbinc
IS less sincere than our manner of oskinS
and OF giving advice. He who asks advice
would seem to have a respectful Difference
for the opinion of his friend; whilst vet he
only aims at getting his own approved of,
and his friend responsible for his conduct
On the other hand, he who gives it, repays
tne confidence supposed to be placed in
him' by a seemingly disinterested zeal,
waist he seldom means anything by the ad.
wee he gives but his own interest or rupu.
tation.-Rochetoucauh
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

The Rev. DIR. Stephen II. Tying, ir.. is
credited with telling the following story at
his own expense: "While studving in
Virginia he was in the habit of bold;pe
service in aneighboring chapel. A friendIS
old darkey used to pass to a Methodist
meeting house. When asked why he did
not go to hear Massa Tying, he made this
snrewea reply: 'Ah, no; don't catch dis
Niger iettin' de students practice on him. ~
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

The custom of feasting at funeral, It is
said, still prevails in Lehigh, Berks, Bucks
and Northampton counties, Pennsvlvonio
when rich farmer dies preparations for
the feast begin on grand scale. Oxen oro
Killed and the fatted calf is brought to the
block, fowls are slaughtered by the hundred
and immense supplies of bread and pastry
are provided. On the day of the funeral
SSanquetlng goes on from dawn to nightfaIl.
Sometimes as many as 500 mourners attend
country funeral to eat the baked meots
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

1t is rumored in New York that the
Japanese government have, through their
consul, applied to the board of fire com.
mlssloners of that city to be allowed TO
enlist two hundred of the city firenen for n
term OF three years. They wish to take
Them to Yokohama, and there employ
them to instruct the natives in the art If
buildings. mug
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

An old lady received letter, and sup.
posing it to be from one of her absent sons,
she called on a friend to read it for her
lie accordingly began to read: Dear
mother" then making stop to see what
followed, as the writing was rather bad. the
old lady exclaimed, "Oh, that's my poor
Jerry; he always suffered"
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

General Grant left Washington on Satur.
day night of last week for the West. On
returning east he will spend few davs
at Harrisburg, to enjoy trout fishing, and
then come to Philadelphia. lie will sail
from that city for Europe with his family
on the 10 of May.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

Mrs. Hayes, it appears, does not dress
expensively enough to please the fashion.
able ladies of Washington. She receives
them attired in a plain black silk gown,
with her hair simply dressed and wearing
no jewelry, and they don't like it.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

Gov. CullOm, of Illinois, has decided to
make public all applications for pardon,
with the names of the sgners; and it is
probable that men will now hesitate to
sign requests to let criminals loose upon
the community until they have informed
themselves whether the pardon asked for
Is deserved
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

Mr.. Benjamin Davis and wife, of New
Ipswich, N. H., celebrated on the 10th
inst, the seventy.first anniversary of their
marriage. Mr.. Davis is in his 95th year,
and Mrs. Davis in her 92d.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

REDUCING EXPENsEs.-The Connecticut
Legislature, before adjournment, cut down
the salaries ten per centum, and the Boston
city authorities have just reduced the pay
of corporation officials $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

Diamonds are going out of fashion. and
soon there will be nothing to dist;n SrioS S"o y
talist. capi'
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

The author Of "Pansie's Lovers" in the
last 81. Nicholas, is the daughter of Con-
gresham Denison of Vermont. She is
only nine years old.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

WHAT OATMEAL DOEs.-Lebig has shown
that oatmeal is almost as nutritious as the
very best English beef and that it is richer
than wheaton bread in the elements that
60 to form bone and muscle. Prof. Forbes.
OF Edinburgh, during some twenty wears
measured the breadth and height. and
also tested the strength of both the arms
and loins of the students in the university
"a very numerous class, and of various
nationalities, drawn to Edinburgh by the
fame OF his teaching. He found that in
height and breadth of chests and shoulders
and strength of arms and loins, Belgians
were at the bottom of the list; little
above them the French; very much higher,
the English; and highest of all, the Scotch
and Scotch-Irish from Ulster, who like the
natives of Scotland, are fed in their early
years with at least one meal day of good
oatmeal porridge. Speaking of oatmeal,
an exchange remarks that very good
drink is made by putting about two spoon.
fuls of the meal into a tumbler of water.
The Western hunters and trappers con.
slider it the best of drinks, as it is at once
nourishing, unstimulating and satisfying.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

1t was good thing that Mr.. Spurgeon
once said when asked how he filled his
church, and he replied that he never tried
10 do such thing He considered it his
DUTY to I'LL his pulpit, and his people filled
ms church. Perhaps here is u hint that
some ministers might profit by.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

EXPORTS OF FRESH BEEF.-Over twenty
three million pounds of fresh beef
were exported from the United States to
Great Britain during the eight months
ended February 2S, 1877, the value of
which is estimated at $20S7 900.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

MARK TWAIN ON CHARAcTER.-Where is
the use in bothering about what mans
character was ten years ago, anyway? do
not value my character of ten years ago. /
can go out any time and buy better one
for half 1t cost me. In truth, my character
was simply in course of construction then.
| had not anything up but scaffolding, so
to speak. But have finished the edifice
now and taken down that worm eaten
scaffolding. / have finished my moral
edifce, and frescoed it and furnished it,
and am obliged to admit that it is one OF
the neatest and sweetest things of the kind
that | have ever encountered.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

1t is said that blind woman can knit
faster than one with good eyes. She
doesn't run to the window every five
minutes.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

90 Inc Missouri Senate has passed a bill
onering $4,000 reward for the discovery of
a sure cure for hog-cholera. y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-28
CARL KUEHL.

A ATTORNEY AT LAW, (DKUTsEHER ADvoKAT,
n Second Avenue, bet. 18th and 18th St., (Justice
Choppers office, Rock Island, III.
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MI M. CORRETT

ATTORNEY AT LAW, SOLICITOR IN CHAN
~ Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and
Collects. Office and Avenue, 3rd door east of
Bengston's Drug Store. Rock Island, Ills.
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Ghe 9ai1g Ateas,
ROCK ISLAND. ..........ILL1Ho1s
Concluded from second page. J


As partial compensation the cost of the
necessaries of life has been materially re-
duced, so that it really is possible to subsist
and clothe family now for much less than
was required three or four years ago,
Every body has been recently looking for a
speedy revival of trade and better times,
and not without reasonable justification.
Our currency is getting into healthy
condition, our exports are largely increas-
ing, and there is fair probability of an
active movement in produce this autumn.
Under these circumstances we insist that
general strike on the part Of labor, and
especially any marked demonstrations Of
lawlessness and violence, are the very
worst things that could happen for the
honest laboring classes at this time Our
hope OF returning prosperity aud Of the
full employment of labor is mainly based
on the expectation of restored confidence
on the part of capital. How can this be
looked for if The laws are set ut defiance
and capital tinds itself at the mercy of
mob?
Every honest laboring man here or else
where, whether employed or unemployed,
should set his face strongly against riotous
NOLAOnEbA 1tAOuO auo dId Ill TG-
spect for law and the preservation of the
public peace At time of excitement
like the present bad men strive to work on
the passions aud SYM athies of the laboring
classes for the purpose Of creating riot
so that they may profit by it. They live
by dishonest practices and not by honest
labor, and while workingmen are induced
to believe that they are striking for their
own rights they are. in fact affording
thieves the opportunity to plu1der. The
honest laborers of the country should bear
these facts in mind. Anyone who ADVISES
them to put themselves outside of the pale
OF law is their enemy and not their friend
Their hope for the future is in restored
confidence and reviviving activity, and
these must necessarily be postponed by
lawlessness and violence on the part of the
working casses,-N Y. Herald.
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Administrators Sale of Real
Estate,
STATE OF ILLINOIS. I

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, So
In the County Court of the Juue term A D. 1877
William Roth. Administrators of the estate of Jacob
Roth, deceased-Pettioner, Babitta Roth,
widow, Babitta Roth, infant, and Nicholas Hob
mAnn.-Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a 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. deceased for
leave to sell the real estate Of said deCedent 10 pay
the debts of said estate; will 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 III and to
the following described premises, situate IN the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois. to-wit:
Lot number eight[8l in block number one II ], in
that part of the city of Rock Island that is known
as Bailey Dayenports third addition.
Dated this 18th day of june A. d. 1877.
WILLIAM ROTH, Administrator
OLIVER OLSEN, Attorney. 6-26d4w
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BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN 3. EAWLEY.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n Office in Bengston's Block, Illinois St, Rock i
and, Illinois. 3-13d&w6m
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EThoasands lead miserable lives, suffering from
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ducing biliousness. heartburn, costiveness, weak
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after eating, and often ending in fata. attacks of
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Price, 81 soldSby all Druggists.
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Dunbar's Wonderful Discovery Bethesda
Mineral Spring Water.
WauFesha Wis

This water is the acknowledged cure of
the intractable and incurabIe disease known
as Brlghts disease, diobetes, dropsy, brick
dust deposit, Inflammation of the neck of
the bladder, alkali, aud equity swelling.
For the liver it is unsurpassed. It will al
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organs in twenty-four hours giving imme-
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vents the kidney from congestlng, and re.
moves all traces of albumeneria. 1t will
give relief in all cases of high fever. Has
never failed to do what is claimed for it.
Col RICHARD DUNBAR
Waukesha, Wis.
For sale 10 Davenport in any quantity
by Emeis & Co and by druggists through
out the world 5-l9d&wIy.
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For the speedy cure of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness'
Incipient Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis Phth'
lsic, Whooping Cough and Group. This syrup Is
an ADodyne Expectorant and Is composed Oh tue
best ingredients the vegetable Kingdom anoros'
and when used according to directions must con-
vince the most skeptical of its intrinsic Yaiue'
Diraetions for the mss Of sabine's Indian Vegeta
BILE Cough Syrup accompany each bottle.
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Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
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DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup is the infallible remedy for coughs,
colds, hoarseuess, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. 6-4dly.
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1 AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
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