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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29

Churchman's baking powder is the
cheapest and best in the market Is not
affected by the atmosphere. Retains its
leavening power for hours after mixing.
Guaranteed strictly pure. Every grocer
sells it: take no other. 12.l5d6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29

Printing, Binding and Blank Book worL
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE NJ
pains will be spared to please cnstomors
Satisfaction guaranteed. 20
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29

The best reform in domestic life is with
out doubt the introduction of DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup. Where it is known no more
lauduuum is given to the Babies. 1t sells
for % cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. N. see above zero IL N CSC above zero
ga N. 63a I" P.M 7Ae ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29

When looking for presses be sure to send
for prices to j. Cook Il Co., West Meriden,
Conn. Every press warranted; prices
from $40 upwards. Unequalled for dura.
bility and cheapness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29
Pi1es--Itching Piles

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, 1878-04-29
PALM SOAP.
PURE PALM SOAP
A PHILADELPHIA SPECIALITY.

II IIl1ZADL u IIIA fECIALI1 I,
Established forty years. and for sale by more than
one thousand storekeepers. This Soap has no
equal In quality or cheapness, for Bath and Toilet
use, being made of LlBERIAN OIL from the
PALM TREE. Packed in boxes containing two
three, five or eight DOZEN A liberal discount to
Wholesale Dealers Manufactured by GRAVES IL
SON, 1905 Christian street, Philadelphia. 1t is
used by the Oldest resident families. physicians
and many publioinstitutions-,he Amer: can Hotel
Baths, public Ledger" Post Office, Water De-
partmert, and the Turkish Baths
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES.

DR.. PTERCE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT
TIERS.
DR.. G. ". Skinner, member of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science, writing from Little Falls,
N. Y, said: II freely use 1t IN preference
to any of the ordinary articles. such as oil,
SIENNA, Salts. etc., for the most delicate an.
fants, the robust, and those enfeebled by
age. 1t as Specific for all Bilious DIS.
orders, Agues, CoIics, Headaches, Cos
aveneSS, etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29

ny reason OF Its Alternative properties cures Dis
Gases Oh the blood and Skin, AZ Scrofula or Kings
EVIL IumOfs; Ulcers, or Old Sores; Blotches /.
flnlpes ana Eruptions. By virtue OF its Pectora,
properties, 1t cures Bronchial. Throat and Lung
AneCI'ohsi Inclplent Consumpion Lingering
Coughs; and Chronic Larynritis Its Choia,nI,n55
properties render 1t an uncgualed remedy for BiL
ioushes'i Torpid Liver, or Liver Complaint - and
s rome properties make 1t equally efiicacious In
sia. 0' anu DJSPeP'
:, "here the skin is sallOw and covered with
blOtches and pimples or where there n - scr 80
lous evenings and affections. few bottles of Gold
gu heuica discovery Will effect an entire cure IL
you teel uul!, drowsy, debitated have sallow col
or OIL Skin or yellowisn-brown spots on face or
Oouy, frequent headache or dizziness bad taste I'm
mouth Internal heat or chills alternated with hot
nHshes' low spirits and gloomy forebodines irreg-
i1r appetite, and tongue coated you are suffering
a.olu loEPIb LIVER, or BILGousNRss" In many
Cases OF LIVER COMPLAINT" only part of these
symptoms are experienced. As remedy for ali
such cases, Dr. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery
as no equal US II effects perfect cures leaving the
llVer strengthened and healthy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29
ROSSMAN'S CURE,

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded BY
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug- as trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN Il MokINsTRY. Hudson, NY,
Projectors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Islanc
Fuller Il Fuller, and VanSchaack
Stevenson L Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29
CITY.

For SALE.-Two carom billiard tables,
Brunswick make; in frst.class order. Will
be sold cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-29
DR.. PIERCE'S
STANDARD
REMEDIES

in the diseases for which they are recommended.
NATURAL SELECTION.
Investigators OF natural science have demonstra-
ted beyond controversy that throughout the animal
kingdom the survival Of the ftest' lie the only law
that vouchsafes thrift and perpetuty Does not the
same principle govern the commercial prosperity
OF man? An inferior cannot supersede a superior
article BY reason OF superior merit, DR.. Pierce's
Standard Medicines have outrivaled all Others
Their sale In the United States alone exceeds one
million dollars per m, while the amount exDor-
ted foots up to several hundred thousand more.
No business could grow to such gigantic proper
tons ard rest upon any other basis than that OF
merit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

FAsmoS's TYRANNY.-The New York
Commercial thus refers to the tyranny of
fashion; Every woman met in the street
gees along holding her dress with one
hand. The lady descends from her car
rage, makes a spasmOdic dart at the hem
Of her garment, snatches it as a trout
does a ly aud then stumbles into house or
store The shop girl, mincing along the
avenues, twists her skirt about her ankles,
displaying a petticoat that in many cases
would be improved by judicious appli-
cation Of soap, water, and washerwO-
mans muscle, aud at the same time
disclosing to the sight, man hosiery Of
the most pronounced and violent type.
She smirks along with all the atfectation OF
the ine lady.-Even women with market
baskets on their arms 90 ambling along
with dress up in one hand and their days
dinner in the other. Of course it is an
absurd fashion. But the only females
who seem to be superior to il are the rag
pi;kers and other street scavengers, who
20 about picking and scraping,with skirts
that only reach to the ankles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
Ho,r 10 be BeautifnL.

"How can | be beautiful ?" Every
boy and girl, man and woman, wants to
know that There is Mr. EmersOn's re-
cipe: There is no beauti6er Of complex
ion, OF form, or behavior, like the wish
to scatter JOY and not pain around US. "
Do you suppose that recipe will work ?
Think OF the most beautiful people you
know. All, | knew some one would say
mother" Do you not think these people
are those who try very hard to make 9TH
ers happy? know very many beautiful
people who would have remained very
PLAIN had they sought only to please
themselves.
We want to try Emerson's rule for be-
coming beautiful, SO it will not do to
forget that, There is no beautiher OF
complexion, or form, or behavior, like
The wish to scatter JOY and not pain
around Us
But We would like to have him tell US
what things last longest
He Is all ready to tell whoever wants
to know, Beauty Is the quality which
makes to endure In house that | know,
have noticed block of spermaceti "
M about closets aud mantel-pieces for
twenty years together, simply because the
tallow.man gave it the form Of q rabbit
and l suppose it may continue to be
logged about unchanged for 4 century.
Let an artist draw a few lines or figures
on the back Of a letter, and that scrap
Of paper is rescued from danger, is put in
a portfolio, or framed and glazed, and, in
proportion to the beauty Of the lines
drawn, will be kept for centuries And
there are beauties Of heart, mind and
character, that do not meet the eye, but
are none the less powerful in making to
endure Julia T. Sargent, ST. Nicholas
for February.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
SfaateD.

When he arrived in America, after his
splendid ieat,-thsn which none more
heroic and daring has been performed
during this century, except later one by
hmselt,-he was received with small
burst OF enthusiasm. which soon died out,
when II was found that he could not lee
iure and. could no, be lionized. Nothing
was forgiven TO him on account OF
strangeness to society, and the social Geld
shoulder was turned toward him by al
those who could neither tell hero when
they saw him, nor hold him at his shper-
latiye value when they had him in their
hands.
Stanley lived in New York for some
time, bis social relations limited to few
congenisl men and women. who rever-
enced his manhood, and believed in him.
Tnen he went away, and, at last, we
heard him engaged in organizing force
to march across Africa. When he re-
cciyed the dispatch which summoned lin
TO his task, it threw MIN into a violent
fever. He knew what the undertaking
was. No one else did; and Tor more
than three years be has been engaged in
The gigantic task Of managing hundreds
OF wild men. in the midst OF thousands
Of wilder men, in passage through 3
wilderness thousands of miles in extent.
lie has had 10 pierce forests, thread riv-
ers, cross lakes. tread morasses. and
Gght Wild beasts and savage men by day
aud bY night. His one will has directed
and controlled everything. The strain
upon him must have been terrible-ihree
slmmers and three winters long. Can
any one imsgine his 10y as he traced the
Congo To the sea. and caught sight OF the
waves that connected him with his home
We DO ao, ice, particularly int, esicd
10 Mr.. Stanley discoveries. TIE GeoE-
4pherS may have hat part OF but We
syv immensely Interested IA Tue boro,an
-s,l be glad to see bis face and take MS
and once more. And If New \ Ok shall
sil to taSe and hold him st has value this
line. she vii DO herself foul dishouor.
This man who has done 50 much TO honor
,ao American name, and SO much 10 Illus
,rate the higher traits and capacities 81
human r.'ure. should have oehi,iug
welcome on hi, arrival home. II should
not be ttiul and quickly forgotten
affair; "a, alter such tempestu,us toss.
ings upon the sea Of his great enterprise,
lac sJould ind himself in smooth water
TIE herce, OF feN ba,,.e-felds have been
sor.h,gr Of lasting admiration and hom-
- ,asu De is, W Lo will come 10 u from
.i, Ia,,,; schieyen ent in African di>cov-
,y. LIT Us give him he freedom Of the
vty ju o., freedom Of our homes DR..
- o. Holland; ScrijH,r FIR FEB
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
1 Printer's Misforiume.

Some years Fg), when The writer was
ar.porter upon 81 Eastern paper. il de-
yclyoI on him 20 write tor the same
edition AN account OF The presentation Of a
gold beaded cane to lhs Rev. Dr.. Nudge,
,be clergyman Of the place. and descrip-
i,on Of a hog Sil,iug machine that had
jus. teen put in operation 1T the factory.
Now. wba, made M Madge mad was
this. Tue moons iderate buccsneer VINO
made up the form got the two locals
N i1ed in a lrigh;iul manner, and, when
we went TO p,ess, something ike this
eas The appalling resu.t:
Scue % Mr.. Mudge's lrieods called on
him Yesterday, and after s. brief consul
,auon The unsuspecling hog was seized
5y she hind legs and slid along the beam,
unit. be reached The DO, water tank fits
iris.j, explained the object OF their visit
end prosecuted him with a handsome gold
headed butcher. who grabbed him by the
tan. aud swung him around, and in less
than minute the carcass Was in the
water Thereupon be came forward aud
sai! there were times when the feelings
oyerqowered one, AMI tor that reason be
would no: attempt TO do more than thank
those around him tor the manner in
which 20 huge al animal was GU in frag-
ucu,s was a. onishiug. The doctor con
Guided bis remarks. the machine seized
hin, sud in less time than il takes 10
write Il. the hog was cut into fragments
aud worked into delicious sausage. Toe
occasion will be remembered by the doc
tors hiends as one OF the most delightful
OF their lives. Ths best pieces can be
obtained tor fifteen cents per pound, add
We are sure those who have sat uuder
bis ministry, will rejoice TO hear that he
has been 50 handsomely treated.
Mad Well. shout nine O'Clock that
morning NJ office had been abandoned
by every man 5ut the advertising clerk,
aud be assembled 10 the root aud robed
himself IL boiler iron. so that be could
see me clergyman tearing around down
in the street with bis congregation. all
wearing the panoply Of war snd carrying
butcher knives and things. The next day
We aDoiogized, bu. the doctor stopped
h.s subscription.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

Mrs. Jefferson Davis is described as
being ut present q very stout, very intel
igert and very amiable looking woman.
Her face is round. she has large and
expressive mouth, and blSck hair streaked
with gray. She is Kind hearted, and is
said by correspondent OK the Times oil
Chicago. TO be much liked in Memphis,
especially by young people. Mr.. Davis
iSvery thin, ana looks old ana broken.
Their eldest daughter, gentle and
graceful young woman, is married and
lives in Memphis. They have two other
children. one girl OF sixteen, now al
school in Germany. whittier Mrs. Davis
took her last summer, and the other, u
young man, in Memphis, jefferson Davis,
Jr. lie is about twenty-five years OF age.
lie has her large, not handsome tace.aud
is an awkward, lOqusciOus, good natured
sort OF an overgrown boy. The Davis
family is comparatively poor. now, and
Mrs Davis frequently alludes TO "our
poverty. in jocular way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

Why are actors like Arabs BE
cause previous to taking the road, they
invariably look 10 their dates
The French Journal Official tells Of
a shocking railway accident at Moody
Schankey, a town in Connecticut
Jones was looking at the butter the
other morning, aud he quietly remarked,
"If you do not look out, madam, you will
become bald-headed.
but Paul, how can the spirit be in
US and we in the spirit at the same time ?"
said the young man to a venerable dark
ey. "Oh, dar's no puzzle bout dat. It's
like dat poker; puts it in de FIRE, and it
gets red hot Now de poker's in de fire,
aud de fires in de poker"
Why is a wicked student like sky
rocket college World. We've seen a
dozen answers, but in our opinion the
reason why wicked student is like sky
rocket is because he will scintillate at
night.-Newark Courier
"A downtown maid of tender years
hearing the remark that all people had
once been children, artlessly inquired,
"Who took care of the babies ?"-Kings-
ton Freeman.
Two little boys were seen few days
since on Washington ST., the one with an
accordion in hand, the other with large
placard in front, upon which was printed
in large letters: Ladies and gentlemen,
| am the mother Of five children. Please
help me. boston Journal.
Young men ambitious to make
Roadway in the world are tenderly adj
visod that though it may be quick,it is
not profitable way to put brick in the
hat.
Congressman Hale made a good
point in the House door-keeper debate
Monday, when he suggested to Blackburn
of Kentucky that il would be good
plan for him to ''let the dead past bury
its dead" sufficiently to speak Of the gov
eminent OF the United States as "our
government" rather than "your govern
ment which is quite a favorite mode OF
expression with Blackburn and other ex'
rebels when reply ing 10 republicans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
Adam and the Angel of Paradise.
Translated nom the German. ]

Translated nom the German.I
When Abel lay in his blood, and Adam
stood and wept by the slain, there stepped
an angel of Paradise to the father of
mankind, placed himself silently near
him, and his brow was earnest But
Adam raised his face and said: "Is that
a picture of the race that will descend
from me? And will fraternal blood al
ways be shed by the hand of brother to
stain the earth ?"
He answered: Thou sayest it." "Alas!
by what name will man call the fearful
deed ?" asked Adam, with tears in his eyes.
The celestial one answered: "War Then
the father Of mankind shuddered, sighed
and said But why must the noble and
Just fail by the hand Of the unjust 2 The
angel became mute. But Adam, carried
away with his sorrow, said /: "What re-
mains to me now, in my grief, on the
blood-stained earth2 The angel answered
and said 40 look toward Heaven "
thereupon he vanished
But Adam remained till after sunset.
And when the stars had come forth, then
ne extended his arms toward Orion and
Ursa Major, and cried; ooh, brilliant
watchmen in the gate of Heaven, why
wanderest thou so silently? Permit a
mortal being to hear the sound Of your
voices oh, speak of the country that is
on the other side, and Of Abel, the be-
loved.
Then was it still as yet about him, and
Adam fell on his face and prayed And
he heard in his heart gentle word
See, Abel, thy son lives !"
Then went he from thence, comtorted,
and MS soul was still and full Of sorrow.
II. l.. I.
BETHEL, Jan. 1, 1878.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
VEGETINE
ChlIS, Shakes FoY9r and AgUa.
TASBoRo, y. c. ISIS.

TASBoRO, y. c. ISIS.
DR.. II. x. STEVENS
Dear Sri feel very grateful for what your
valuable medicine, Negetine, has done in my Tam
lily. 1 wish 20 express my thanks by informing
you OF the Won iertul cure Of my son. also 20 let
you know that NegCtinc is the best medicine ev-
sr saw for CA ", shakes. Fercr GRd 4gue. My son
sick with measles in ISIS. which len him with
HtD-tsItIf disease Ny son suffered great Al OF
pain, an OF lhc time, che pain was so great he did
nothing but cry. The doctors did not help him
particle he could noe lft his foot from the floor he
could not move without Crutches, read your
advertisement in the louisville Courier-J Ournal +"
that Negetine was A great Blood Purifier and Blood
Food. ] tried one bottle, which was a great hene-
at. He kept on with she medicine gradually gain
ing. He has taken eighteen bottles In al, and he
Is completely restored 20 health, walks without
erutches or cane. He j. twenty years old. have
aYoungcr son, utlccu years % axe, who b. subject
20 Calls. Whenever he feels one coming on, he
comes ia, takes dose OF Ncgetine and that is the
last OF the Chit Negetinc leaves No bad effect up
on the system like most of The medicines recon
mended FOR Calls I chcertully recommend Negc
tine Tor such complaints. think t isthe greatest
medicine In the world.
Respectfully, MRS. J. W. LLOYD.
VEGFriNr- When the blood becomes ufc-css
AM staguaut. either from change oi weather, or
OF climate, want ct exercise irregular dies, or nom
any other cause, the VIC triNL VIII renew tur
blood, carry on the pu,g1 humors cleanse t1c
stomach, regulate The bowels. and impaIt tone II
yigor e The whole body
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
commissioners Notice.

~ He undersigned, having been appointed oy
/ the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county Vi
Oxford on the third TueIdaY OF March Al. le'o'
Commissioner 20 receive and examine the claims
OF creditors against the estate OF William T. az
con late Of Peru in said County deceased, repre-
scented insovent, hereby give notice that noh.no
from the date OF said appointment are allowed 20
SAID creditors in which TO present and prove M
claims, and that they will be la session al inc ~.
lowing places and times for the purpose OF receI
ing the same, viz: al the office OF l.. H. Luouen ~
DixGeld. AT ten OF the clock in the forenoon on
eighth day of May, the tenth day Of August ANU
the twenty-ffth day OF september next
l.. II LUDnENi { Commissioners.
DANIEL HALL,
AU~il 2nd, ls7S -"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

Was terrluII aNl.t.fa IA ..l -fruIN.l. Au4 was
entirely cured by Or. Greene.
LEI EASTMAN,
D. H.rp-wcl. 81 '
''ur. 6rcCuc's treatment Cr-irc.F cured me ut
rheumatism THOMAS O'NKII -. Mates, Mas.
james 2. Darling, writes from tlerry VALLEY.
hAss. " D.. Greene cured mr ol li- which had
Tor Ten years.
Dr.. Greenc's remedies VIII cure any disease tilt
human power can cure"
Nrs q. 70. c.aT.i-Jl. -.oLelalu, Mass Ar-.
X. O.mstead, r Prank In, Nt., Noses NAttn. No
sutton. y. n. and thousands oI Others have been
curt,l 90 an rrI MI. =. ". tICa>Hu Wet brook
uelI, Mass. ~i'a- s. Cutler Northboro Mas
were cured oi c-.iuls- T. =. Heal a'rhl'ri-
Ne Mrs Henry Hancock, south NatcA Mas.
cured o. rhcumatlsu. Mr.. John W. b4llou, bsti,
Maine. tv-p-Ueia and hears disease. Mr.. tiIst-
beth Mitchell. Water i..c, Ne. cat4rrh. Mrs Cd.
Gcr-ish. Portland. Mc.. CIV .rc.a-. Mr-- samuel
Marden, salisbury, =. A., and Mr. &. /. f4r.ov D..
WaltlugtOu, y. T., coE-lmT r0u. Mrs. j. >uthcr
CrabTct Mort. Haven, Ne. dyspepsia. C. C. lty-
der, Barre, Mass. Mary Lowe. Ma bono. Mass
humor oi blood.
Letters from patients cured of Lung and Liver
Diseases, Cl44t Con. plants. seminal Nt.Ahts--
and All Chrou.c UlHcLlt.e- are received daily ty
umes might Doe pu-.-t,. showing Che superiority
OF hi- treatment.
Dr. Gr,,uc ha. devoted bI- hic t1 the trcAImcu.
of Chroric pi.ul-e-. au. l- kll and . discoveries
~ med me aye truly wonderful. No sufferer can
ROW afford t1 lose time and money u trying uu.
= certain, spcrtf, and ptgIAneui cure may ue 90
LAinci.
Dr. r. Greene holds TErL CONSULTATIONS at
his ofsce % Temple rll.t. Boston, Mass, from @
% 8 daily g's' by letter enclosing stamp. Pans
Ph1ef free. a-iw
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23
The value Of hi. remedy must no; be overlooked
SYMPATHETIC DISEASES,

Affections Of the Eve, Ear. Throst Lungs and
Bronchial Tube which In many cases accompany
a severe case Of Cutarsh. The inhAmed and dis
eAsed condition Of the mucous membrane Is the
cause OF all these troubles and until the system
has been brought properly under The Influence OF
the RADICAL CURE, perfect freedom from them
cannot be reasonably expected.
10 l. but three years since SANFoRDS RADl-
CAL CURE was placed before the public, but In
that short time u has found is way from Maine 20
California, aud Is everywhere acknowledged by
druggists and physicians to be the most successful
preparation Tor the thorough treatment OF CatarrA
ever compounded. Tho fact will Dc deemed OF
more Importance when 10 Il coupled with the state
ment that within nyo years over 80 different
TO-DAY with one or two exceptions, their Nance
cannot DE recalled by TIE bcstiufoTmed druggist
Advertising may succeed lu forcing a few sales.
but unless the remedy possess uudouhted specific
medical propyrties. 90 d absolutv,y certain 10 fal
into meriicd obscurty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-04-23

~ tA,La,LA,I F.. not easily earned in these hard
UeT ~ " /t.mc-. but 30 can Doe made 90 three
~ 4 months by any Hue OF either sex
nl 4 lu ans part cot the country who
willing 90 work steadily al the
emplovmcnt that we furnish sGG per week 10
yoiir own town. You need not De away FROM home
over nignt. You can give your whole time % thr
work, or only our spare moments- We NV
ay.nf. who are uakiugoVcr s3Upcrday. All who
engage al once can make money fast AtIhepres-
cntt time money cannot De mR." so easily and rap
idly at any other business. ltco-is nothing TORY
The business Terms and o. Quilt free. Address
Al once. n HALLErr& Co, Portland, Ne. j.