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Cen. Albsrt O. Blnnchard. civil Englneer and

Gen. Albert q. Blanchard civil Engineer ana
Deputy Surveyor has removed his ofce and residence
to 800 Magazine corner of Delsohaise street. His
downtown headquarters will be- as heretofore, at the
Mechanics Exchange, under the st. Charles Hotel.
The General, who is one of our oldest and best en-
gneer and surveyors and haS special claims upon the
people Of Now Orleans for great services rendered
in past years Ia at all tmts prepared to give lines aud
levels in any part Of the city, and to make pans and
estimates to order Communications addressed TO Box
81, Mechanics Exchange win receive immediate at
tantiOa.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-07-07

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The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19
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p. w. j. PECK,
DENTIST
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All Work warranted
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19
A PlUcky Student,

At the commencement of the present
term of the medical collage, a young stu
dent from the West started for Keokuk
to attend. Arriving at Abba he found
his means would not be sufficient, and
he walked the rest of the way to this
city. He paid in full for his tuition, and
then had just seven dollars left. Three
of these were laid out for quarters
rent for q room, in which was nothing
but his books. No stove, no furniture,
no bed, not even a blanket, and only
four dollars to live on. In month or
so he procured blanket, and considered
himself fortunate. His money was used
to buy corn meal, and twice a week he
would go down by the pork houses and
make up a lot Of corn bread, bake it,
and bring it to his room. and on corn
bread alone he has been subsisting during
the entire term. He has earned five dol
lars since he has been here, and on this
and the seven dollars he had left, after
paying his college fees, twelve dollars
in all, he has subsisted. During all
this time no one has known how he lived,
and the only remarkable thing that has
been noticed about him is, that he is
one of the brightest students in the
class, and bids fair to graduate with the
highest honors. His condition would
not have been found out had it not been
that gentleman rented room in the
same building, and by making his ac
quaintance, asoertained how. he had
been living.
The student is a bright, frank, fear
less fellow, who asks no favors, has
paid in advance for everything he has
got, is not afraid of difficulties, and if
he proves not bright and shining light
in his profession-if if he is not heard
from as an eminent physician and sur
geon, ere many years roll around we
lose our guess.--Keokuk Ia.) Constitu-
ton. 5rf.H yfII
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19
Still Happy.

For the past two weeks Woodward
avenue druggist has put up prescrip.
tion of some kind or other about four
times day for certain small boy, be-
sides filling orders for large variety
of patent medicine and porous plasters.
The sales were all cash, but the drug
gist's curiosity was at length aroused
and he said to the lad:
"Got sickness in the family ?"
Kinder" was the reply.
"Your father -
"Yes-all but me. Ma is using the
plasters for lame side and taking the
tonic for rash which broke out on her
elbows. Pa takes the troches for tick
ling in the throat, and uses the arnica
on his shin. Louisa uses that catarrh
snuff and the cough medicine, Bill
wants the brandy for a sprained ankle,
and the squills are for the baby. That's
all but grandma, and this prescription
is to relieve the pain in her chest and
make her sleep harder.'
"Rather unfortunate family" re-
marked the druggist. @
"Well, kinder, butpa saysit's cheap
er than going to the seashore, and 80 we
plaster up and swallow down and feel
purity happy, after all.-Detrott Free
Press.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19
Words OF Wisdom.

Duty is rot only pleasant, but cheap.
To extol ones own virtue is to make O
vice of it. ...-e .5...g gtr.r
Do not, as you hope for success, spend
time in idleness, qe ..f.aa.'
Perseverance is the best school for
every manly virtue. -r7.-
It is with life as with coffee; he who
drinks it pure must not drain it to the
dregs.
The rich are more enyied by those who
have little than by those who have
nothing. 3j'.H s' sI' -n.H7
IL you would not have person de-
ceive you, be careful not to let him know
you mistrust him. q }Ga#1t In 4.sag
The great highroad of human welfare
lies along the old highway of steadfast
well-doing, and they who are the most
persistent, and work in the truest spirit
will invariably be the most successful;
success treads on the heels of every right
effort. Hu
None of us wish to change our iden-
tity for that of another; yet we are never
satisfied with ourselves. The unknown
has always charm, and unless blinded
by miserable vanity, we know ourselves
too we'll to appreciate our special char
acteristics at very high rate. M
A man who has the elements so mixed
within him that he naturally, as one
says, borrows trouble, and crosses
bridges before he gets to them, and
permits things small or great to fret
him, is bound to worry. He may as
well attempt to alter his complexion, OF
change the thickness of his skin, as to
stop worrying. The most he can do is
to control the expression of his mental
state within himsef-and that is often
more wearing to him, however it may be
to others, than to give vent to his feel.
ings.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19
The Big Bonanza Mine.

A Nevada newspaper says that it is
but little over five years since the Big
Bonanza mine was discovered, and that,
in that time, not far from $100, 900, 900
of ore has been taken from it. The de-
velopemnt of the Big Bonanza was
gradual. No great noise attended it's
discovery, and some time had elapsed
after that event before the mine was
thought to be very rich. A few old
heads had their private opinion on the
subject, looked wise, but held their
peace, SO far as the public was concern
ed. The first miners struck small veins Of
ore, which gradually led up to the vast
treasures that have since made the name
Big Bonanza world-famous, synonym
for untold wealth, or rare good fortune
of any kind. II the Big Bonanza had
had very little in it; its opening would
have been heralded far and wide; an
office would have been opened in Pine
street, and particular friends would have
been taken in Tin double sense) on the
ground floor. Mines seem to be like
streams. Those are deepest are quietest.
It is the shallow ones alone which make
80 much noise.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19
Items OF Interest.

No bank should be without chest
protector. q
The rabbit is timid, but no cook can
make it quail.
These are the times that try mems
soles. Sole let us be careful of our
shoes ....- -.--
There arc only four chocolate facto-
ries in America, and some of those have
to rest part of the time.
A Nevada paper tells of an Indian
ball at which the music consisted of
three iewsharps and a cowhorn.
Mr.. Bennett named his first yacht
Henriette and..his Arctic yacht Jeanette.
Let him name the next one Cheesette
Scientific agriculturists speak of the
"fruit-belt" of the South. 1t is where
green apples strike the small boy
Neao Orleans Pcaythne.
Among the curiosities of grating by
the ancients Pliny gives a graphic ac-
count of grated tree which was cov-
cred with all kinds of fruits, nuts,
berries, grapes, pears, figs and pond
granates, but the tree did not live long.
1t is when dry goods clerk of sixty
seven pounds weight attempts to help
from farm wagon a farmers wife of
202 pounds weight, that the reporter
seats himself contentodly on the curb
stone and waits for the catastrophe
Los angeles Star. =
Arrangements have recently been
made for reporting the arrival of vessels
off the Scilly Islands by service Of
carrier-pigeons. The pilot boats that
go out cruising for ships now take along
these birds, and as soon as they pick up
a vessel and know its name, they let
loose bird with note containing the
information. Thus vessels are now re-
ported at distance of twenty and thirty
miles at sea.
MAN PROPOSES.
We parted one eve at the garden gate,
When the dew was on the heather,
anu EIOllIstu my lOho " COulo pdCh w hoA
Ere the pleasant autumn weather.
That we twain might wed
When the leaves were red,
And live and love together.
BUT ANOTHER MAN DIsPosEs.
found my love at the garden gate,
Just where expected to fud her,
And found, also, too awfully late ~"'
That her father was right behind her;
And he gave me "toot"
With government boot
That shattered my day Dreams kinder.
-BTlinqton Hd,okege.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19
L Wonder.

A child ran laughing on the beach
The sun shone warm and bright
Upon her waving golden hair,
Her tiny form so slight.
" I wonder why the worlds so fair,
So full of sun and song,
l wonder why big FOLKS don't laugh
And play the whole day long"
A maid was walking on the strand,
She gazed far out TO sea
Where, DER the sunlit waters rode
A bark so gallantly.
" All, love is coming DER the waves,
Is coming soon to me,
wonder how, in this sweet world,
Old folks such shadows see.H
A woman stood upon the shore,
Her eyes with weeping red,
Looked sadly on the cruel sea
That ne'er gives up its dead.
:" wonder why the world was made
So dark and full Of care;
No wonder that life's burden seems
Too great for one to bear"
Near by the windows ledge there sat
A grand-dams old and gray
The window looking out to sea
Where ships at anchor lay.
al wonder when mine eyes shall see
Life's ship at anchor lie
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19

A newspaper of January 8, 1921, men
tions an extraordinary and absurd per-
formance by the Postmaster of Lismore,
Ireland, then in his ninety-seventh year.
He travelled for wager from that town
to Fermoy in Dungarvan oyster tub
drawn by a pig. badger, two cats, a
goose, and hedgehog, with a large
red right-cap on his head. pig. drivers
whip in one hand, and in the other a
common cows horn, which he blew to
encourage his team and give notice of
this new mode of posting.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19

No bank should be without a chest
protector. q
The rabbit is timid, but no cook can
make it quail. s
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19

When any person of wealth dies in
Paris, the front door Of the house is
draped with black velvet, with silver
fringe and moulding. The curtain is
looped up at the sides, and inside the
doorway is an altar, with crucifix and
candles burning, and ornamented with
rare flowers. Those attending funeral
always walk with their heads uncovered,
and those on the sidewalks take off their
hats while the cortege is passing.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-06-19
HENDEE T. FISK,
COME AND SEE

COME AND SEE
TT WE CANNOT MAKE A TRADE. HAVE
Stoves, q full Line of Tin, Copper,
Sheet Iron and Hollow Ware.
Cali and learn our prices, which are much rs
dRced, especially on Milk Pans. No trouble t,
SHOW you what VIC lave on hand.
'epairing done TO order, and all Work warranted,
HENRY LEONARD.
CAMBRIDGE BoRo, VT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
Beautiful Hair

FROM j. A. TYNEs, A WELL KNOWN
CITIZEN OF WILSON, N, C.-My wife had
suffered for ten or twelve years with a
kind of dry letter, which kept the scalp
covered with dandruff, and caused her
hair to fall out and get very thin and
turned grey, but after using London
Hair Color Restorer," the letter was
cured and the grey hair restored to its
natural color, the hair stopped falling
out and is growing beautifully. By
telling of the effect it had on the head
of my wife i have induced number
to try it, and want you to send me a
dozen bottles by express. / enclose
postoffice order for So to pay for it.
London Hair Color Resterer is sold at
rs cents a bottle by all leading drug
gists. DR.. Swayne& Son, Philadelphia,
sole proprietOrs. Sold by John Beng
ston, Druggist, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25

The Liver is the imperial organ OF
the whole human system, as it controls
the life, health and happiness ofman
When it is disturbed in its proper
action, all kinds of ailments are the
natural result. The digestion of food
movements of the heart and blood
the action of the brain and nervous
system, are all Immediately connected
with the workings OF the Liver.
1t has been successfully proved that
Green's August Flower is unqualified in
curing all persons afflicted with Dyspe.
psia or Liver Complaint, and all the
numerous symptoms that result from
an unhealthy condition of the Liver
and Stomach. Sample bottles to try
10 cents. Positively sold andgin ali
towns on the Western Continent
Three doses will prove that 1t is just
what you want.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
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B. d. BUFoRD, Democratic
J. r, JOHNSTON, Legislative
j. M Brown, Committee
Illinois State Board of Agriculture.

Illinois State Board of Agriculture.
Through the favor of s. D. Fisher. ESQ.,,
Secretary Of the State Board, we have
before US a copy OF the Premium List of
the Goth Annual Illinois State Fair, which
will open at Freeport, September 10th,
1878.
The Secretary states that a package Of
the Premium Lists has been sent, for dis.
tribution, to each Agricultural Society il
the state. In counties having no agricul
tural organization the package has beer
sent to the County Clerk This action o.
the Secretary gives an opportunity t
citizens to supply themselves near at home
In case of not being able to obtain copy
otherwise, send direct to the Secretary a
Springfield, Ills.
The State Fair has constantly grown il
favor and increased 10 Importance until i
IS now looked forward to with great inter
est throughout the entire state. Compe
tltion is open to the world and the list o
premiums in a large number of depart
ments are such as will no doubt attrac
attention and obtain entries far beyond tn
state line. Entries may be made to tn
Secretary at Springfield by letter afte
August 18th.
The principal railroads of the Stat
have made arrangements so that passer
gers to the Fair will only pay one and one
FIFTH single fare for the round triI
Freight viii be charged full rate to tn
Fair, but returned free to place of SHY
meut, il it has not changed ownership.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
From Our Regular Correspondent. }

PARIS, July, 1878.
An American looking after the dis
tinctions that exist between farming at
home, and in this country, is apt to be
impressed with the superior conservatism
of this people their unwillingness to
change cid habits and adopt new methods
of agriculture, however great and evident
may be their advantages From time
immemorial it has been the habit Of French
farmers, and of those of the continent
generally, TO prepare their land for cereal
crops by throwing it up into lands just
nine feet wide. The average hight from
the bottom Of the furrow to the highest
ridge in the middle of the land is eighteen
inches. In districts having stiff imper-
meable clay subsoIl, and, in this country,
where rains are frequent and abundant,
such plans of surface drainage may be
Indispensable, but in grayelly or sandy
subs0il, which is as common here as in
America, these frequent bitches are nor
only unnecessary but announcement: and
yet you will find these narrow lands and
deep bitches every where, even upon the
steep gravelly hillsides. The French
fields thus corrugated have been the
theatre of many sore trials for the
reaping and moving machines which
during the past few years have been
introduced from America. Ii the track of
the machine u erossways, or disgonally
across the held, YOU can Imagine the strain
to which the machine would be subjected.
Ii lengthwise, it becomes nearly impossi-
BILE fOr the cutter bar to conform to the de-
pressions, SOFAS to make the clean shave
required by the economical French hus-
bandman; for you must know that the
stubble left in an American field would be
looked upon as insane Wastefulness here.
When the harvest has been taken off there
remains the bare earth, and critical in
spection will be required to tell whether
the crop was rye, wheat or clover. This
necessity for close cutting has rendered
necessary some notifications in the shape
OF the guards and cutter bars of American
machines. But, in spite of all these diff
culties, and OF the heavy duty exacted by
the French government, the sale of Amer
lean mowers and reapersis on the decided
increase, and is fast oHtstripping that of
the heavy, clumsy machines made in Eng
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
rhursdav Auguss LIST. 1878,

at O'Clock P. NJ for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for senator and candidates for represent
atives for the 91st senatorial district of illinois,
composed of Rock Island and Henry counties, and
10 transact such other business rs shall properly
come before said committee.
The basis for representation win be one delegate
for every $50 votes and additional delegate fol-
fractional vote over 100 votes cast for Samuel j
Tilden for President in 1876 In acc ord with this
basis the representation in said convention win be
ss follows:
Rock Island county. ..................n Delegates
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25

My wife has had no attacks since taking
DR.. Bells Fit Cure. She IS recovering
under his treatment ] advise all the
afflicted to try it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
no ADVERTISING AGENl

insert an advertisement in our list of twenty
six STANDARD WEEKLIES at ten dollars q line
without losing money. Those advertisers who
want to obtain the best and largest circulation pos
sitle without expanding more than from $50 to
800 should address GEO. P. RoWELL & CO., 10
Spruce St., New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
PARIS LETTER.

Something about French farming
Conservatism, Uniformity, and want
of adaptation. Economy in gathering
crops. The increasing demand for
American agricultural machinery.
The superiority of American. ma
chimes. Fattening poultry by ma
chinery, and Matching chickens by
steam incubators. Chicken life de
vested of ali romance. SIS it polite,
is it right2"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING

AND tFIFTEENF EDITION con-
ring complete list of all the twons in the United
States, the Territories and the Dominion Of Canada,
having population greater than 1000 according to
the last census, together with the of the
papers having the largest local in each
the places named. Also, catalogue of newspapers
which are recommended to advertisers as giving
greatest value In proportion to prices charged Also,
all the Religious, Agricultural. Scientific and Me-
chanical Medical, Masonic, Juvenile, Educational
Commercial. Insurance Real Estate, Law, Sporting,
Musical, Fashion and other special class journals
very complete lists. Also, many tables of rates.
showing the cost of advertising in various newspa
per-, and everything which beginner in advertising
which beginner in advertising would like TO
know. Address GEO. P. ROWELL & CO., 10
Spruce St., New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
Liver Is King.

Use Elixir of Honey for Asthma and
Bronchitis. iyld&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
Democratic Central COMMITTEES

HEADQUARTERS STATE GENITAL CohMtTTEE.
SPRINeFIELD, June /, 1878.
The Democratic State Central Committee have
secured permanent rooms in the building formerly
occupied by the State Law Library on Fifth street
and a competent clerk viii be in attendance 1t il
suggested that the Democratic newspapers of the
state forward to the secretary copy of their issues
TO be kept on file for Information of committee and
isitors. The county central committees of the
state are requested to at once place themselves in
communication with the committee
Address correspondence to
A oRENDoRFF, Secretary,
Springfield, Illinois.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
Railroad Tins Table.
wEsTEsE UNION RAILROAD.

d FOR RACINE q MILWAUKEE,.
s+ tssts'-+ - LEAVE ARRIVE
Day Express and Mail -. 40 A n 500 AN
Night express. ...........1 0:15 IN 5:45 Pm
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 10 :15 connects with the train arr
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
Bland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistIaln.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
DANIELS
Improved Foot Protector

Reasons why all should use the Foot Protector
Prevents Chtils and Fever; prevents Djptheria.
prevents rheumatism prevents Sweating Of the
Eeeti proven Cramps IN the Feet; prevents Corns
vents taking Cold and the serious Ills which follow
coidf, prevents fatigue, and renders Walking 4
pleasure. Saves more Hosiery than ten times the
cost of the Foot Protector. Saves sfafns from
stockings, thereby saving labor In washing
Tney are economical. luxurious and Comfortable
For Ladies and Children they are particularly rec.
commended for they will often save sickness resnss
ing from Damp Feet. E -
Msnufactured only by A. M. DANIELS, sole Pro
prietor, HARTFoRD, Conn. :
Sample pairs sent BY mail. postage paid, to any
part Of the United States receipt Of rs cents or
pairs for 81 When ordering, please give size
Gent or Ladiesssize.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25

DiAMOBeautiful Concert GrandODCAN
FiAtvUPianos, cost $1,000, onlyUndhN
s425 superb Grand Sqnare Pianos, cost 81, 100,
only $3.50 Elegant Upright Pianos, cost $500, only
$155. New Style Upright Pianos, $112 SO. Organs
stops. cost $3.50. only s115 Elegant S375 Mirror
Top Organs only $l05. TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE
TO CLOSE OUT PRESENT STOCK. New Steam Fac
tory soon to be erected Newspaper with much
information about cost of PIANOS AND ORGANS,
SENT FREE. Please address DANIEL +. BEATTY.
Washington, N, j.
Ola DAY to Agents canvassing for the FIREsIDE
y VISITOR. Terms and Outfit Free. Address
p q WICK ERY. .Anpuafa Maine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
Democratic Legislative and Senatorial
Convention,

Democrats and all others who subscribe to the
principles as expressed In the Democratic State
platform adopted by the last Democratic state
Convention held ut Springfield on the llth day OF
April last are requested TO send delegates to a
Legislative and senatorial convention to be held at
the city OF Rock Island on
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25
HARRISON PAINTER,

Price $500. Address Specific Medicine
Co., St, Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-23
PAR, RENTS

Delays are dangerous. The lives of oul
little ones are dear to US, and it is the
wish and hope to see them look bright,
and cheerful and happy.
We advise you not to give them any
of the dangerous worm syrups or liquids
of any kind or name. They are not only
bad to use and really dangerous to take;
but the stomach often rejects them and
are used with peril to those little ones
who look to US for care aud protec
ton. Van neusen's Worm CONNECTIONS
are pure white and are made from the
purest vegetable medicines. They arc
the only safe and sure worm medicine
ever discovered. They have become 9
household remedy, and are now sold in
every store.
Van neusen's CONNECTIONS
Are sure protection.
They bring to terms
Intestine Worms;
Cures every child.
Are tasteless, mild.
Your pets may live.
Ii them you give.
Ask for Van Deusen's Worm Confec.
tons, Merchants can get them at whole.
sale Drug Stores.
VAN DEUSEN BROTHERS,
KINGSTON, ULSTER Co., NY,
BaFPrice Is cents box. @asa
Sold at every store