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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
$4,000 BOTTLES
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Testimonials.
ST CHARLES, Mo.
VOrdick's Rheumatic Liniment is wonderful.
was laid up for 1S weeks; tried everything was
told doctors could do nothing for me, until was
told to try one bottle OF Vordicks Celebrated Rheu
all the praise. Ny is too long TO tell you all
here. Address me and enclose a stamp and viii
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Prop of Washington House, corner Clay and sixth
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1t is sure cure for Neuralgia
john POWERS.
ST. LOUIS Mo-
1t cured my back. suffered great deal.
JONATHAN ). RUDOLPH,
ST. CHARLES, Mo.
sell it now. GEO. f. BoENKER.
recommend 1t to everyone. 1t always helped in
our family. MRS. FORSTER,
Six Mile House. West st Louis.
ST LOUIS, Mo
l can recommend Vordick's Rheumatic Liniment.
never saw any Linlment to beat it.
Yours truly, DANIEL PRINCE.
ST. CHARLES, Mo.
recommend it to everyone for the above COM
plants. This Liniment has done great wonders.
Yours turly, FRED HAcKMAN.
CT. LOUIS Mo.
1 can recommend Vordick's Rheumatic Liniment
as one Ct the greatest Lniments the world can pro
duce l had a very sore hand, sprained while
catching fly ball. Yours truly,
JOHN DoLAN,
Catcher of Red Stockings Base Ball Club.
ST. Louis, Mo.
always keep Vordick's Celebrated Rheumatic
LinimeRt,in the house. 1t is good remedy for all
1t CLAIMS above. G g GATHER,
st. Louis Four Mile House.
I recommend it to all afflicted. 1t is friend in
the house, Yours truly, SETH CHAPMAN,
WARRINGToN, Mo.
1t il a great Liniment for all pains. 1t makes nc
difference where You have pain, It viii cure it.
Yours truly, HENRY ROWE.
CALIFORNIA, Mo.
1t is great remedy for Rheumatism and Neu-
ralgia, say 1t will cure every case.
l am yours, JOHN HOWARD.
WENTzvILLE, Mo.
/ sell Vordick's Rheumatic Liniment in my store
They all praise it every day when they come to me
for it. Yours, HENRY WEDERKEMPER.
Thousands more of testimonials, but space does
not allow more.
Jefferson Avenue and Benton ST.. ST. LOUIS.
Sold by all Rock Island Druggists.
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HAIR DYE.
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inventor has used this
SPLENDID Hair DYE for 81 years with benefit to the
hair, and injury to his health; proof that il Ii
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable
instantaneous No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints; remedies the i'll effects OF bad dyes; leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown. Sold
and properly applied at BATCHLoR'S Wig Fac.
tory, No. 1G Bond street, N. 7, Sold by all drug
RistR
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BRoTHERHOoD OF LOCOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS.
Is tho strike Endedq

The society Of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, according to the state.
ment Of Mr.. Arthur. its chief, has mem
bership of about 1900, there being 1872
subordinate divisions of the order. II has
on hand a fund Of nearly half a million
dollars. Among the objects of the society
one is to insure the lives Of its members,
securing to the family of each, in case Of
death or disability in the line Of his duty,
the sum of three thousand dollars. The
society has paid nearly million of dollars
as insurance, aud fifty thousand dollars
more to needy members. Sobriety, faith.
fulness to duty, and general good conduct
are requisites for membership,
In regard to the connection of this
society with the recent troubles, there is
an apparently we'll founded report, that
those locomotive engineers who united in
the strike, finding that by traDsgressing a
fundamental rule Of the Brotherhood they
are likely to get into trouble in the organ.
ization, have accordingly determined
to call for a general strike, and that at
their instance the Grand Committee has
been summoned for deliberation.
1t is rule Of the brotherhood, as Mr..
Arthur, its chief, showed in a letter pub
lished some days ago, that there shall be
no strike on any road without previous
attempt by the Brotherhood for an AMIGA
bic settlement Of difficulties; that all griev-
ances shall be referred TO a committee Of
thirteen members, elected annually by the
whole body, and that the decision of this
committee, Of which no members belonging
to the division proposing to strike shall be
part, its final This rule is very good
one, and we should not suppose that under
it a strike would be ordered at this time.
But the engineers who struck with their
trainmen, it is said, fear expulsion from
the Brotherhood on account Of their action,
and rather than submit to this are inclined
to urge general strike, as a way Of just.
flying themselves. We hope the Brother
hood will act prudently and sensibly, as
they certainly have the power to do great
deal of damage to the business of the
country, should they decide upon general
strike, the injury from which will, in 8
measure, react upon them and upon al
laboring classes; and, on the other hand
it is the imperative duty of the railroad
companies to deal fairly with these men
and meet their attempts for an amicablt
settlement in a business like way.
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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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NEMHALL HOUSE
HOTEL DOVENSHIRE.

opposite Grand Central Depot, on 4Ist and 42d SITS
bet 4th and 9Th Avenues, New York
THE HOTEL DEyoEsHIRE lie a new first class Ho-
tel, elegantly furnished and well ventilated Every
room Is bright and cheerful. The hotel is modern
sucture, quilt expressly Cor rst-class house, and
On the European Plan, at moderate charges
PERSONS visiting the city win save carriage hire and
seeure tne pest accommodations for the smallest
csot, BY stopping at the Hotel Deyonshire
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GREEN'S PATENT SHTRT-BoSoM, STRETCH
u er and Ironing Board. Most perfect, durabls
and cheapest ironing board in the world. Away;
ready for use; neees no adjusting; fits any shirt
never out of order. For sale by all Grocers and
Hardware dealers
GREEN BROS, Manufacturers,
159 LaSale Street, -. .............. CHICAGO.
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The Courier. Journal is pleased with
some features of the workingmen's plat
form, so called. For instance:
"Arbitration committees to adjust differences be-
tween capital and labor. This is a new PROPOSE
ton. But II is good one. We adopt 1t unhes
tatingly.
All right. Arbitration may be very
good thing when both parties agree to it.
But compulsory arbitration, where one
party can compel the other to resort to
that mode of settlement, is bad thing.
The only compulsory arbitration which can
be approved as a means of doing justice, is
that of jury of twelve good men and true
of the Ylcinage.-M Y. Sun.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
s AERsT.S SOAP

for constant use in the family Absolutely pure and
the most agreeable TO use, and has the additional
advantage OF being impregnated with the greatest
known anti-septic and disinfectant Saiicyhc acid.
Its Daily use prevents contraction of contagious
diseases and the banefu effects Of sewer gas, MAS
matte and mslarial exhalations is special boon
to School Children who are constantly exposed and
to infants Prevents contraction of skin diseases
Keeps the Skin Soft aud White and Prevents
Chapping. Endorsed by the medical profession
Most economical 90 cents q cake; 3 cakes for so
cents. Sample cake sent postpaid fos ? cents.
For sale by Druggists and Grocers
THE BEVERLY Co., Agents, Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
ROSSMAN'S CURE

TOSttICeLy cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally presided by
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & MCKINsTRY. Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising Of Blood or any az
tections of the Breast or Lungs, -leadir to
Consumption, use
DR.. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty year, By J. J.
Davis(now deceased) and you vii be sure
to find relief Address ROSSNlAN 4
MCklNSTRY, 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 F. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents. College Place, N. \.
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DooIey's Patent Combination
TOE-CAIKS.

Put up in boxes containing s5 Ms, each
These Toe-Calks are made from Steel converted
from carefully selected brands OF Norway and
Swedes Iron by special process which ensures the
utmost ease in welding, together with the greatest
durability in wear.
For sale by all iron, steel and hardware dealers
throughout New England Manufactured solely
by CT DEWICK & CO.,
800 Dorchester Ave-, South Boston, Mass
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Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis.
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15
Remedy that is rapidly taking the place of all
othsF Preparations for the
Cure of all Female Weaknesses I

This Compound, which is purely vegetable, has
entirely cured the most stubborn cases that have
bafed the skill of our best physicians and thous.
ands of persons who were considered as ineurable
before this remedy was discovered have been re-
stored 30 perfect health by its use
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-15

S. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some time
IN the habit of prescribing thesFiuid Magnesa pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the Eng ish prepare
ton on account of its cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, &c.
M. S. PERRY, NJ. D.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12
Strong Testimony.

We are always glad to see an argument for
temperance in conspicuous places by dis.
tinguished men. Such is the document
framed aud hung in the New York State
Library, at Albany, which we look upon with
special delight whenever we visit the CAPT.
tol of the empire state
Being satisfied from observations and expe
rience as well rs from medical testimony, that
ardent spirit as a drink not only needless but
hurtful, and that the entire dislse of it would
tend to promote the health the virtue, and the
happiness of the community, we hereby express
our conviction that should the citizens OF the
United States and especially the young men, dis
continue entirely the Use of it, they would not
not only promote their own personal benefit, but
the good of our country and the world
This document is signed by thirteen OF
our Presidents, viz, James Madison, John
Quincy Adams, Andrew jackson, Martin
Van Buren,, John Tyler, James X Polk
Zachary Taylor Willard Fillmore, Frank.
lin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham
Lincoln and Uly sses 5. Grant. 1t may
be said that these distinguished persons
were not always consistent total abstinence
men. But we suppose they were all sober
and sincere when they put their names to
this paper. Such testimony is not only in
teresting, but valuable. Would that every
child could see it, and be taught to heed it
If our National Temperance Society or the
American Sunday-school Union would have
this printed on a neat card, aud hung up in
every school-room, secular and religious, in
our land, it would be we'll We are happy
TO see it in the New York State Library, and
hope many an eye that looks at it will read
1t again and again, so that it may be in
delibly imprinted on the memory.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12
A Suggestion.

Having taken deep interest in the sub
ject of temperance for the last fifty years,
am necessarily somewhat familiar with all
the different movements for the suppression
OF the use of intoxicating drinks. | am
sorry to believe that none of the different
methods that have been advanced vet will
ever accomplish the desired result. Holding
this view, will venture to make sugges-
ton to the friends of temperance in Penn
sylvania. My suggestion is that the pee pie
in favor of prohibition unanimously petition
the Legislature. the coming session, to pass
an act giving the voters of the entire state
an opportunity to vote at each general cleo
ton for and against the prohibition of all in
toxicating liquors as beverage, and that
when at any such election three-fifths of all
the votes then cast shall be in favor OF pro-
hibition it shall become law of the state
The advantages to he gained by such a
course would be these 1t would take the
question entirely out of party politics, since
temperance men of any party could vote for
prohibition without compromising them
selves with their party. We could have
temperance lectures and appeals to the voters
to vote in favor of prohibition and persons
delivering such lectures, or making such APP
peals, could not be accused of making an eff
tort 10 lnJure any one party; Tor, as 1t now
is, very many temperance men will not at
tend temperance lecture, as they fear it
may be all a political trck-not to adj
vance temperance, but to benefit some par
ticular party 1t would unite all kinds
Of temperance men into grand effort to
educate public opinion in favor of temper
ance, so that when three-fifths of all the
voters should decide in favor of it, public
opinion would be fully prepared to sustain
the law. And it would work well in con-
junction with the grand Murphy movement
that has, in its own way, greatly advanced
the temperance cause.-SirtySir, in Pres
byferian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12
A Reasonable Inquiry.

"W. c. A." by postal makes ali inquiry,
the answer to which comes in very well IL
connection with our article on Cream Rails.
ing. He says he is puzzled to understand
why the cream will rise through eighteen
inches of milk in six hours, in Cooley cans.
when it takes twenty-four hours for it to
rise three inches in common pans, or five
inches in the Jewett pans. The reason is,
that in the deep submerged cans there are,
after the milk becomes cool, almost abso-
lutely no currents in the milk. 1t becomes
stagnant, and there is no impeachment to the
floating of the cream. In the shallow pans,
exposed to the air on all Sides the tempera-
ture is constantly varying, and every varia-
ton sets up currents in the milk which carry
the butter globules with them and prevent
their reaching and remaining at the surface.
This is the simple secret of the slow rising
of cream in shallow pans.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12
Another Inquiry.


&C. II. d." says, by postal, 81 would like
to inquire if fall-feeding of meadows is prac.
ticed by the best farmers in the state, that
keep the most stock, like +. ID. Mason, of
Richmond" In theory, our best farmers
claim to be opposed to pasturing meadows,
but they are sometimes tempted to break
from it III practice. When the meadows are
dry, and there is a heavy aftermath, very
moderate fall-feeding may not hurt them
any. As to Mr.. Mason's practice, we have
seen his large herd feeding in the fall upon
what most any farmer would call meadows.
But most any farmer would be deceived in
this, for that eminent dairyman's pastures
are just like his meadows-just as smooth,
rich and grassy, in fact, as lawns, aud differ
only in the use to which they are put. To
show the erroneous ideas prevalent on this
subject, we add an item cut from Massa-
chusetts paper. "The continuance of the
mild weather." says our contemporary, "is
worth many dollars to the farmers, whose
cattle are yet grazing in the fields, thus
sparing the hay for future use. The ground
is full of water and the fields are nearly as
soft as in spring" Fall-feeding under such
circumstances is the utter ruin of a meadow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

What fright of a dress Ruth PAYNE
has on" said little Minnie, as she settled
back in her low rocking chair, and laughed
merrily as poor child went by. " She ha,
an old linen basque aud the oldest shaped
overskirt you ever saw. 1t must be a very
new fashion. Hasn't got about much yet
Her underskirt is an old faded red and black
one, and that hat must be the last rose OF
summer, with its faded pink ribbon and OLD
tumhled flower. ! would stay at home befort
! would go out in such suit"
Poor child" said mother, with quick
sympathy, :" has she no shawl or coat about
her 2"
"Not a thing, mamma, but that old liner
basque"
Poor little girl !" said mother, in a toni
there was no installing. 1t quickly toned
down Minnies mirthfulness.
DO you suppose any little girl goes out
in that way from choice 2"
II should think not, mamma"
do you think it would make it any
easier to bear the pinching cold to know
that warmly dressed little girls, in comfort
able rooms, were looking out and laughing
at her poor clothes? For your own part,
would you not think that even harder to
bear than the frost "A wounded spirit
who can bear2' You would think it very
wicked thing il some rude girl should NEE,
little Ruth and give her hard blow on the
cheek, but it would pain her less than a
wound in the spirit, which ridicule always
brings. So whenever you feel tempted to
make fun of any poor child, consider
whether it would not be kinder to strike her
instead. 1t might be equally gratifying to
you, and not so painful for her.
always remember, Minnie, to respect
the burden wherever you meet it in this
burdened earth Tighten it whenever you
can, and remember that loving sympathy is
OF all things the most dear to the burdened
heart. There is no rule so good as that very
old one our Saviour gave us, All things
whatsoever We would that men should do to
you, do We even SO TO them. OF all heart.
less acts it looks almost the worst to see a
child with every comfort making fun of the
miseries of others. ! am sure it was wrong
in my little girl, and hope while She lives
she will never find her pleasure in any such
thing again. will tell you what will be a
real pleasure for you aud me this morning,
dear. 1t will be to look over our wardrobe,
and Gull out some clothing of yours that we
can spare for poor Ruth, aud you may take
them over If you like. | will advise you
what to say when you are ready TO CO." she
added, with a smile, and they set out quickly
on their errand OF love. Nor" was always
mothers time for doing good.-Ch Christian
Observer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12
" Wanted--.A Boy"


A tradesman once advertised in the morn
ing papers for boy to work in the shop,
run errands, and make himself generally
useful. In a few hours the shop was thronged
with boys of all ages, sizes, sorts and condi.
tions, all wanting TO find situation. The
shopkeeper only wanted one boy, but how to
get the right one was the great difficulty.
lie thought he must ind some plan TO lessen
the number of applicants and give him a
better opportunity OF selecting a good one.
So he sent them all away, and thought the
matter over a little, Next morning the pa.
pers contained the following advertisement
"wASrED-A boy who obeys his mother"
snow, then" thought the tradesman, al
shall see soon who will apply" lie also put
bill in his window with these words on.
And how many do you suppose did come ?
The story is that there were only tro of all
the numerous boys seeking employment in
that big city who felt that they could hon
estly come and say. " | obey my mother"
The crowd of lads was indeed quickly
thnned out most eifectually, aud the trades
man had not much trouble in selecting boy,
Such boys as these-boys that obey their
mothers-are in great demand, My little
boy, if you saw an advertisement for such a
boy could you truthfully 60 aud offer your
sell for the situation Ii not, | fear there
is something wrong about you. Look to the
uiatter; seek the Lords salvation; be an
obedient sou, aud God will bless you.--
Chadren's Friend.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12
A Bear Story.

The mother Of big bear in the Zoolop
ioal Gardens OF Paramount Park. Pbiladel.
phia. was shot in the far West. in one of
those great hunting expeditions which 20
forth at certain seasons of the year in those
regions; and her two little cubs were lef,
alone looking very pitiful and forlorn. They
were taken home by one of the hunters and
adopted into his family. One of the cub
lived only few months; while the otbe,
throve finely aud became a great net with
one of the hunters daughters, a girl about
fifteen years of age. He would follow he,
around like a great dog, and accept food
from her hand with evident marks Of appro.
baton. Sometimes he would manifest hi,
great affection for her by giving her a
friendly hugging in his rough arms, but
never savagey-onlv as children might en-
brace each other; and among other tricks
she taught him TO offer her his arm when
she wished to walk with him. They mus
have been funny-looking couple on a prom
enade; but of course he was generally kept
chained.
After some four or five years, Miss Molly.
father and her family were to move TO di.
tant state; and they felt as if they would
like to give Mr.. Bruin to some one who
would be kind to him. Molly had heard OF
the Geological Gardens in Philadelphia: and
she wrote to one of the managers there, and
told him about her bear-of his many ac
portment-and ofTeredto send H. Vs. H.,
adding that. with her fathers nermisSinr
She and her brotbar would ya;t nnnT ";
bearshin IN his fntura homo and soo biz,
safely established in his nermanent o mo
The offer. of conrse was gIadIv accented
as wel.trained and Accommodated heart or,
not given away every dav. and Mise Noli,
refused absolutely 10 take anv money for he,
friend and pavfelIow. So a stronf, oao'
was made for bip Brown. and thav sot o1,
ON their Journey Notice was sent If tho;,
arrival in the CITY. and all were taken IN tb'
Geological Gardens with dine ceramonv
Miss Molly herself rele, sed Rruin from hi.
cage. aud took him by The chain and led hin
into the nit where he was ~ he don,ic;laJ
and. with many tears of siucere regret sb,
embraced her beloved bear. and babe hin
adieu. as she thought for ever.
| About four vears as,or ,b;s Aha ,,,.. 81
the great Centennial Exnosi,;on in phil
delphia reached the ears of Mrs. Molly Cfo,
she is now married woman) in her lar of
home; and she resolved TO 90 and soc IN,
wonders of the Exhibition. and also soc !,
she could learn ANYTHING of her former ia
vorite, the bear.
You NAV be assured she went IN th,
! Geological Gardens before she went IN tb,
great Exposition. She told her story tn IN,
Of the KEEPERS of the bear.nits. who said
"Why. YES the biq fellow il alvo on,
hearty. | wonder if he wonld recogniza Won ,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12
JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

the globules This theory has not single
ascertained fact to support it, and it lacks
the merit either of ingenuity or plausibility.
Yet more foolish assumptions than this have
been, and can at any time be, made the sub
ject of patent, wherewith to gull con6d-
ing public. We wish to repeat, and to keep
before our readers the fact, that there is
nothing patentable in the principle of deep
setting, nor about any of the means or appa-
ratus necessary to its most successful practice.