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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-09-14
The Funny Things We Do.

Have you ever reflected upon the
very many funny things we do, for
which we can give no particular reason?
How is it that we do not give five
cheers, four cheers, two cheers, one
cheer? Why is it that we give three
cheers and no more? Who can tell?
Why is it that the majority of people
use their right hand in preference to the
left, and cannot help smiling at those
who use the latter? Why is it that :
man cannot see a bundle of toOthpicks
without helping himself when he does
not need them at all? Why is it that
small boy cannot let the thin-waisted
wasp fly in peace without furiouSly 90
ing for it with his new straw hat; OF
why is it that the small girl always in
sists upon Juggling home a kitten that
has not even learned how to open its
eyes? Why is it that when anyone asks
us how many days there are in certain
month, we always say over to ourselves:
Thirty days has September, April
June and November" Why is it that
we turn to the right instead of the left,
when the left is far more preferable,
and if adopted would save many an ac-
cident on railroad and highway? The
driver always sits upon the right of his
vehicle; in turning to the right he is
farthest away from the wagon he pass
es, and unless he is an expert cannot
tell how close he comes to the wheels of
the man who goes by him; whereas, if
he turned to the left side he could look
straight down, see to the fraction of an
inch how close he was approaching
obstacle, and thus avoid it. The engi-
neer runs upon the right hand track,
and sits upon the right hand side of his
cab, the long, narrow locomotive, with
its sand tower, belfry and smoke stacks
in front OF him, cutting off his outlook
and impeding his observation. He can
view only his own track, while the OPP
posite track, save at distance, is al
most wholly unseen by hin. (On some
railroads the reverse is the custom.)
Custom, owing to causes we know not
of, has established these curious preced-
ents, and from observation and educa-
ton we unwittingly do thousands Of
things that are, to say the least, funny,
and that we cannot possibly explain
YOnkerS Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-09-14

tiers and dimes. One of the best is the
half dollar of 1876, the metal being
composed of anthony, lead and tin.
There are many issues of quarters, ex-
hlbltlng great variety of skill. The
best of this denomination is the quarter
OF 1854, which has occasionally de-
ceiyed the best judges. OF dimes. il
may be said the false issue is very in
ferior, and yet it is in general circula-
ton. 1t is very easy to pass such small
pieces, and hence the public is easily
imposed on.
One OF the most skillful experts in
America is j. F. Tandy, Coin Examiner
at the Treasury, to whom | am indebted
for much valuable information. Mr..
randy has remarkable gift of discern
ing the slightest fraud in specie, and
yet he can hardly tell how it is done.
II counterfeit piece be concealed in 3
heap OF money he will detect it blind
folded. All that is required is to run
ms myers through the mass, and in q
lew moments every one is tested. This
Is the result of that remarkable power
OF touch which is only perfected by long
practice. Such man is of immense
value to a place like the Treasury.
Coin in this institution is handled in
large sums, and is wheeled on trucks
like other merchandise, but in weigh
ing bag the loss of a single piece
would be noticed. The Treasury is
tloored with marble tile, but these would
soon be destroyed by the heavy trucks
that roll through the specie department.
For this reason the strongest wooden
floor is used, being made of maple
strips, set edgewise and fastened in the
most secure manner Even such a bot
tom is none too solid for the incessant
trituration of iron wheels and heavy
burdens.-N Y. Cor. Troy Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-09-14
MOSS-ROSES.


WHITE with the whiteness of the snow,
Pink with the faintest rosy glow,
They blossom on their sprays;
They glad the borders with their bloom,
And sweeten with their rich perfume
The messy garden ways.
The dew that from their trimming leaves
Drlps down the mignonette receives,
And sweeter grows thereby;
The tall June lilies stand anear
In raiment white and gold, and here
The purple pansles lie.
Warm sunshine glitters over all,
On daisied sward and ivied wall,
On lily, pansy, rose;
While fitting round each garden bed,
With joyous laugh and airy tread,
A fairer sunbeam goes.
A little human blossom, bright
With childish, innocent delight
VI life yet in in its dawn;
With sunshine prisoned in her hair,
Deep eyes unshadowed by care,
She gambols on the lawn.
She checks the light elastic tread
And stays to hear, far overhead
The lark $ song to its close;
Eyes shaded by two tiny hands
We pray God bless her as she stands,
Our little daughter Rose.
Yes, bless the Rose dear God, since we
Have given the Lily back to Thee,
That bloomed with her while;
Yes, bless her deeply, doubly now,
For her dear sake whose angel brow
Rehects Thine awful smile.
How often in her childish face
Our hungry, longing eyes can trace
The looks of one away
How often in her merry tone
A music, wakes, more sad than moan,
Of accents hushed for aye.
God bless the child to blossom here.
Our clinging, human hearts to cheer,
Till life has reached its close;
To glow in sweetest grace and bloom,
To beautify the dear old home,
Our precious daughter Rosel
-Hdrper's Bdzar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-09-14
The Extent Of London.

LONDON covers nearly 700 square
miles. 1t numbers more than 100000
inhabitants. 1t comprises 100000 in
habitants from every quarter of the
globe. 1t contains more Roman Cath
olics than Rome itself; more Jews than
Palestine; more Irish than Dublin;
more Scotchmen than Edinburgh more
Welshmen than Cardiff; has birth in
every five minutes and death in every
eight minutes; has seven accidents in
it every day in its 1000 miles of streets;
has 124 persons every day, and $1,000
annually, added to its population; has
$4,000 habitual criminals on its po-
lice register, and has $4,000 drunkards
annually brought before the magis-
trates.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-09-14

"MANUsCRIPTs copied quickly and
neatly; terms six pence Q23 cents) per
1000 words, providing paper. Address,
ETC." This advertisement in London
paper is painfully suggestive of the
straits to which people are put for a
living.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
INNALInS, HOrEL-

The very large number Of invalid people who daily
WISH Buuao rom every quarter OF lie United states
and Canada TINT they may consult Dr. E.N. PIERCE,
and the widely celebrated Faculty OF Specialists in
It ncccssaTy that tie founder Of this instutdn sh6nd
provide place on grand and commodious scale
ADVANTAGES OFTERED.-The Invalids' Hotel
+ more complete in its appointments than any SINH
in one OF the most heaihf ana desirable portions OF
City Buiilo, and commands fine view of Lake
Ire, Niagara ltlVtF, and the surrounding country,
being situated In the midst Of an extensive system
10 ami rom {he .liint door 20 T0SSy lt I
kinds Of approved baths and has also connected with
afford proper means Of exercise.
CHRONIC DISEASES of all forms, whether reauir-
Ing medical, surgical or mechanical, treatment, come
within the province Of our several specalties.
DISEASES OF WOMEN.-Especially are the faciIf-
the remedial means ana appliances for the cure OF
all those chronic diseases peculiar TO females The
employment, IN moderation, of tonic, chemical,
many cases an invauabe auxiliary to he remedai
means to which we resort in such cases Dry friction
mcus, and light Casthcnc exercises, to cnliveu and
equaiiGe the circulation Of the blood in the system,
fenevg cOngested parts, improve digestion, and
serehsen tG HscG' Pr2Guce important beneficial
DC. No experimenting IS Tesorted to in the treat
ment. The most approved medicines carefully
employed, ana the judicious regulation of the diet,
20 sur me V9ll"lilun OF l paLleht tlc thQfough ven
ti1tou of the sleeping apartment, the cheering
for amusement and all those agencies which tend to
arouse tile mind Of the patient from dependency,
NERVOUS Observation-Disclosures, Epilepsy Fits,
ChOrea tSt. Niuss Dance, ana other nervous ulIec-
Tons, receive the attention Of cpsyt in this spc
cialty by which the greatest skill is attained and the
most happy results secured.
LUNG DIHEAsER-Thls division Of the practice in
the lnyaltds Hotel Is very ably managed by gem
tleman Of mature Judgment ana skill Bronchial,
Throat, and Lung Diseases are very largely treated
IN this department. and with results which have been
highly gratifying to both physician and patients.
EYE AND EAI&-SpeCial attention is given to the
delicate operations the eye and ear, dstin-
guished OCulist and aurist being under engagement
Invalids arriving in the city and desiring to CON
suit us should come directly 10 the Hotel 1t Is easily
accessible by carriage, omnibus, street MIL
LER's Omnibus Agents, on all incoming trains, can
be relied upon 10 deliver passengers and baggage
with security and dispatch
. E1V-Address r. V. PIERCE, VI. D., Worlds Dispen-
s1ry aud Invnlids' HOTEL Buffalo, \. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

This Is the new way they sing it
Madame jerks, OF the Sherman marines,
She is the witness that doesn't know beans,
The assessors for Andalusia aud Dru.
ry, returned their books to the county
clerk yesterday, and the Edginston asses
sJr to day
-Rodman Rifles Parmcnter and
Retickcr are selling first choice in the tut
race at Credit Island on the 4th. Rife
Parks has the field 10 Henry county.
The game of ball at Davenport thi:
afternoon resulted, White Stockings. 9;
Davenports, 8. The superiority of the
Chicago boys is at the bat; the Daven.
ports excel in fielding.
The Rodman Rifles were out on dres:
parade this afternoon, presenting i fine
appearance IN their new uniform. The
company marched splendidly and executed
the different movements with precision,
Parties having claims for witness fee,
can hear Of purchasers by addressing J ohI
Reticker, aud no questions asked Refers
by permission 10 the collector OF poll tax
-Four young ladies and two gentlemen
Of Davenport were immersed at the levee
in that city last evening by sail boa;
overturnIng aud being drawn under the
guards Of the excursion boat, River Horse
to which they were about TO tie theirscraft
All were rescued
Ernst Benhu, from Washington Iowa
baker, who formerly worked in Daveu.
port, committed suicide on the oath, St.
Johns Day, by jumping into the river
from the Northern Line dock 10 Daven-
port. lie was crazed on religious subjects,
and unduly excited over the fact that he
happened to be born on St. Johns Day
The body has Rot been recovered.
Mr.. Atwood was the mover of the
platform at the communistic convention
yesterday-a kind Of greenback platform
The ARGUS has little bill for printing
this same Atwood's name on banners
when he thought he was going to be
judge. A little application Of his plat.
form to this bill would improve the stand
ing OF his party in this vicinity
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
A Rare Opportunity.

Wells Peoples Dispensary 80 &
go Monticello Ave., Jersey City, N. j.,
has made arrangements with some OF
the medical men of New York City
whereby they will give-(for the bene.
fit of this Dispensary) free advice to all
who have not the means nor conven-
fence of visiting N. Y. This is
chance in lifetime. and all sufferers
from any chronic disease will be for,
tunate in securing the leading medical
talent from the centre of medical sci
ence,. The only expense to the Patient
being the nominal cost of medicines
necessary to the case. The great variety
of disease New York Physicians meet
with in private, Hospital & Dispense.
tory Practice, peculiarly fits them
for intelligent judgment in difficult
cases. All diseases treated, Lung
Throat, Heart, Brain, Nerve. Blood,
Skin, Kidney, Bladder, Urinary. Gen
ital, Eye, Ear, Liver &c sc. All al
liberty to write-Give full symptoms
| Address as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

THROUGH COUNTLESS LITTLE OPENINGS
in the skin, invisible except through a
microscope, the perspiration, In a state of
health, exudes, hour by hour, night and
day. The total obstruction of these minute
outlets would produce death; and when
they become partially blockaded, the skin
grows dry, yellow and finally diseased and
the general health is iDjuriousIy affected.
GLENNs SULPHUR Soar, by opening the
pores, removes eruptions and unhealthy
grauulations on the skin. and imparts to it
healtbtu clearness, humidity and smooth.
ness, banishing stom the face of beauty
complexional 3lsmishes. whether attribute
able to ig purities in the capillary circula-
ton, or to undue exposure to the sun and
wind. For obstinate scorbutic complaints.
like the itch, salt rheum, and erysipelas. il
is sovereign remedy, being quite as eff
fective as Sulphur Baths, for such mala-
dies, as well as rheumatism and govt. Ii
is wondrously healing and soothing in its
action, removing the swelling and inflan-
tioD attendant upon sprains. scalds and
| bruises, and curing the most obstinate sores
and ulcers. The Medical Profession sane
ton It's use, and, from all classes of society.
voluntary evidence in its favor is continually
emanating, Ladies of fashion prefer it to
any similar accessory of the toilet and the
bath, since it promotes not only health, but
personal attractiveness. As disiufecfant
OF dlsease-contaminated clothing il has no
peer. After they have been washed with
GLENNs SULPHUR Soar, garments and
linen from the sick room may be handled
with perfect impunity.
Sold by Druggists. Price Csc. per cake.
Box Is cakes 75., sent by mail, prepaid,
on receipt of price. g. N. CRITTENToN,
Prop'r Sixth Avenue, New York.
HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black
or Brown SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
Personal,

E. t. Mason, r. R. Street, L. N. Welch.
Chicago; Chas. Pollock, St. Louis; Thos,
Blackwell, PlttSburg L. Ross; Cleveland,
O.; F, d, Wine and T. E. Yates. New
York, are prominent arrivss at the Harper
House to-day.
+. II. Hunt, Port Byron; j. L. Johnson,
REYNOLDS; Jas. Seely, Presumption; s. J.
W hitzord, Cordova; B. Crasster, Win
field, Ks; j. A. Sawyer, Jr. Cleveland
Jas. Donaldson and wife, Rural; B. G.
Scott, Milwaukee; j, Burnett and daugh.
ter Geneseo, are among to-day guests at
the Rock Island House
A special coach with ten G. B. & O. r,
4. officials, among whom were g. r.
Perklns, general superintendent. Mr.
Potter, and A. A. Hobart, of Chicago
division superintendent, arrived here from
the south and took dinner at the Harper
House to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

Pozzonl's preparations are standard
wherever introduced aud in this vicinity
have ready sale with all the leading drug
gists and fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni Complexion Powder
is very popular with ladies and pronoun-
ced valuable, delicately pertumed. aud
harmless cosmetic. Unlike most prepare
tons of this class it Is free from injurious
ingredients and imparts a natural healthy
glow to the face, without the vulgar ex-
treme. An excellent hair dressing is found
10 Chemical Balm, which prevents hair
from falling out, and acceIerates its growth.
Ii is an excellent scalp iuvigorant and
thoroughly removes dandruff. These SUI
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
glst and will be found 10 all cases just as
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants aud others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringepcy of the
times You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter Of the Hotel, yoar baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, ffteer
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, FREE
Of expense. We advise you to give The
Grand Union Il trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

| have subjected REEDS AROMATIC
BITrERs to chemical analysis, examined
the different substances from which it is
manufactured, witnessed the process in
it's successive stages, and can truly say
that the process is the best possible, and
that the Bitters contain nothing deleterious
to health, but Only such substances as are
known to react favorably on the system.
r. II. CHITTENDEN, Instructor in Chemis
try Yale College
June oath, 1876.
GEO. w. NJ. REED & Co, Sole Proprietors,
New Haven. Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
They Don't ynow Tt.

Some people don't know that they are
being swindled every time they buy an
inferior, short,weight baking powder. 1t
would be far better to buy and use the
old reliable DooLEY's YEAST POWDER
Every package of the Dooley Powder is
warranted absolutely pure and strictly full
weight, Sold by grocers generally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
Not Office Seekers.

The lights and shadows of political life
were once more illustrated in yesterday $
convention of the non-office- holding and
non -ofice-seeking portion of the nom
politicians. Everybody knew everybody.
and just what everybody was expected to
do. The previous coaching had been well
dune; it does honor to the veteran coacher
whose long experience is invaluable in
practical work. The convention was a
spontaneous outburst of tue people; there
were no ofice-hoIders there to dictate
what must be done; there were no office
seekers 10 that eager and expectant crowd;
there was nothing which could in any way
frighten or disturb that calm equanimity
and careful deliberatlon so essentially
necessary to the well being aud happiness
of assembled wisdom every thing was
lovely, serene, and happy A large pre-
ponderance of those present were of the
younger class of men. Their years forbid
the thought of their ever having been be-
fore 10 political convention; they were
like all young recruits. all novitiates, hope
full, trusting, and full of eager expectation.
They wanted to be brave, they intended
to assert their individuality in its proper
force, they meant the world should know
and understand that they were bent
on great and eternal things. still
the ardor of youth and of mex
perience was tempered with becoming
modesty, and a most unsophisticated
denial of any Office seeking propensities.
Ever and anon might be seen the placid
countenances Of men venerable with years
interspersed among their more youthful
com patriots-men who are rapidly nearing
the limit of three score and ten. but who
thank God, are not Office seekers. Never
before had their venerable forms beer
seen 10 political convention, never before
had the occasion been sufficiently moment
Gus to call them from the AracadlaI
simplicity of tier rural ahodes. AS tn,
routine business dragged its slow length
along" under the pressure of summe
heats and patriotic fervor, and as tn
candidates were for mere forms SAX
nominated 10 the usual machine manner
the observer who witnessed the spontane
Gus choice of the unpledged delegate
must have remarked the singular force an
appropriateness of the saying that tn
Office should seek the man and not tn
man the Office. The virginia. modesty an
unaffected artlesness with which tn
candidates received the unexpected honor
showered upon their worthy heads was
each and every case duly supplements
with expressions entirely unknown i
previous political life" it was eutirel
unexpected Indeed, Il beg TO assure tn
intelligent convention that | have n,
sought the office, return SINGER
thanks for the ho1cr &c" Even ii
Veteran was for the nonce deiuded int
the idea that the days of his youth ha
reIurnei-he Was truly happy.
When the disorders of babyhood attat
: your baby use at once DR.. Bull sBat
Syrup and notice its rapid and benefci
effect Price 25 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
Tharks.

The ARGUS acknowledges the receipt
Of handsome bouquet and delicacies from
the ladies in charge of the lawn party at
Mrs. John Warmers, last evening. The
affair was numerously attended and one
of the most enjoyable events of the season.
Mrs. Warmers hospitality is proverbial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

OUR CLAIMS. claim that there is
greater certainty and uniformity in the
production of good bread, biscuits, &C., in
the use of DR.. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der, and that the articles made with it are
more wholesome and digestible than if
made with any other kind Test it by the
only reliable and truthful test, a trial by
the oven, We claim that it is just as rep.
resented aud just what the pubic expect
it to be by the name under which it is sold
Steele & Buce, manufacturers,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
a Secretion that Communicates the
Blood.

When the bile is diverted from its prop
er channels, into the blood, which is al
ways the case in liver complaints. it
becomes poison. Its abnormal presence
in the circulation and stomach is indicat-
ed by the sufusion of the skin with hid
eous saffron tinge, by headaches. vertigo.
Dausea, pain in the shoulder blade, by
indigestion, obstruction of the bowels, and
other minor SYMPTOMS. Order may be
substituted for this state of chaos. and
further bodily evil averted ty using the
benefcent Alternative and tonic, Hostetter'
Stomach Bitters, which, by relaxing the
bowels, promotes the escspe from the
circulation OF bilious impurities; besides
rendering the action of the liver regular,
and removing every trace of dyspepsia.
This pleasant aud purely vegetable anti
bilious medicine is not only infinitely more
effective than any form of mercury, but is
on occount of its freedom from hurtful
properties, infinitely to be preferred tc
that poisonous drug.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
River n ew S.

The North Western passed down to-day
The c. J. Gallery, Ben Hershey and
L. w. Bodon down with RATS to-day.
the Josephine will be up TO morrow
morning.
The Red Wing is due up Tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

HAS. at..- -,-.v- !, l. Gs.ice, - !,g1.s, Goth
and 81. .Ji..s..nl,, - cents; same i'll paper
covers, $ cts Manhood, 70 cents; Woman
hood, 70 c1r.s; Pamphlet, ) cents-securely
sealed, b. lnail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIT. WHITTIER, the great specialist.
CIT st. Charles street, St Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26
School ElscJiuu.

The annual election for two members of
the Board of Education took place at the
2nd Ward Hose House yesterday. The
voters did not pay very much respect TO
nominations previously made, but voted
for whom they pleased with the following
result.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

THE ToRTUREs caused by GoUT AND
GRAVEL are prevented or relieved by
MILKioF MAGNEsIA, which expels from
the system the acid salts which being alb
sorbed into the circulation from the stom
ach produce those distressing ma!adies,
Sold by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

Sufferers from Catarrh are recon-
mended TO use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy i'll the country. Sold by all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-26

Rheumatism is 10 the blood and the
quickest way to cure it is to use Durang' S
Rheumatic Remedy.
Headache cured in to 20 minutes by
LodiIles Headache Specific. Only so
cents by all druggists.