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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-01

TO LOVERS OF FIONrp<

We d"sile t. call Your =.
StOck VI H.
CHOICE FLOWER BIDS
We also have = full stock os
Rants, uclld.ng t'eranum~. +
TONS, fuch>ia>, IesarEoutu..-
SUMMER PIONEERING H-r>
DahliaS in siNty varieties Gr.n
varieties, s.4o1 rubero>e>. Inn.
SMALL FRUITS.
Strawberry, haSpboVrr, Bias.
VEGETABLE PLANTS
Cabbage, Tomato and texr
BOUQUETS. WRFATu-
and Floral signs mas.s
Plants sent 10y mai. any d.
safety.
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-01

G rnell graduates a class Of seventy
4 Troy man lost a canal-boat, and q
local paper suggests tina, some syria
cuse girl took 1t tor a slipper.
Chicago records the Attempted sui
eide Of a little girl, who had found
life insupportable ut fourteen years.
LYDIA Thompson has made her will,
Will. giving her property to her only
daughter. She has valuable real es-
tate IN Chicago.
Several ladies and children in Eng
land have been seriously injured by
the use of violet powder" a prepare
ton containing arsenic.
1t was a Boston belle, Just back
from Europe, who said Of Switzer-
land: Pretty place, but it struck me
there were too many lakes and too
few young men,
Mistress to maid, who is trying to
rid visitors chamber of tieas: You
goose. Killing tieas in the visitors
o when We counted upon them to
drive u friends away :"
The Austin Reveille tells this with
out shame: The face OF nature Is
covered with red ants, which explains
why so many ladies at the picnic to-
day, made a grab at their stockings
and said Ouch y"
A Cough %pretender has arisen. He
is a fluent speaker, and took several
Missouri towns by form until some
one shouted the other night: THAT
fellow is Cough in your eye; pull him
down.
The widow of Henry Timrod, war
poet Of South Carolina, has been
warmly recommended for an office IN
the Postal Department by Governor
Wade Hampton. Timrod's ballads
We're very popular in the South.
Ared-headed, freckled stage.driver,
named Edward Griffin, distanced all
the heroes of fiction the other day by
clipping with and marrying a Brook
lyn helress (worth 800, coo or so, she
possessing good looks as Well as cash.
A young woman, evidently from
the country, was seen standing with a
very perpleXed an at one of the lamp
post letter boxes. She was observed
to knock several times on the top of
iron box, and obtaining no response
raising the owe of the slit in which
the letters are placed, applied her
mouth 70 the aperture ana called u
Cor my Can you let me hayn q postage
stamp, If you please
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-01

High Art and WOman's Dress
Chief among artists in deyisinr
costumes, is the celebrated Worth. Of
Paris. But 1T seems that even he
cannot do as he pleases, and is nof
responsible for all the absurdities of
feminine attire. 4 number of Amer
can ladies. who were deeply interested
in the subject, sent to Worth this
question, What costume can be
devised that Will be perfectly health
full. and at he same time beautiful >"
This is his astonishing reply: Il
have to make the same answer to YOU
that | have made to the M of Eu-
rope. Tho costume of the Persian
ONE is the handSomest upon the
face of the earth. 1t consists Of a
loose waist, short skirt and trousers.
not too loose. | have made this
costume beautifully, and hung it up in
Paris, Dut the women viii o wear it.
| "a do nothing more.
They must suffer until they are
wiling TO adopt it
Now, who will dare to saw that
short skirts and trousers are absolutely
and forever unb-autIfuI: That they
are ~unbecoming to isolated women in
public, az h present day, | am
willing to admit, but am quite posi-
time that q dress that gives freedom to
a woman's limbs will be entirely be-
coming when the mass of women are
neither slaves nor pets, but mutual
friends and helpers of men.
Who leads fashions: We may say
a word on that subject at another
time. Bnt there is a band of artists.
poets, and others of their set over in
London. a constantly inciea5 ng num-
Der, | am told, who refuse to be led
about in costume by every fantastic
whlm that siezes upon the so-callcd
leaders Of fashion in Paris. SO now
we hear about the ''Pre-Raphaelite
stvle of dress" The aim is to have a
thick waist-''thick like the Venus de
Medici, thick like hat far nobler
Venus of Milo" The artists declare
that the small, tight laced waists are
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-01

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
TURKEY
NEBRASKA.

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-The Tribune's
Omaha special says, prairie fires are sweep
ing almost everything before them 10 diff
trent sections Of this state, destroying
grain, fences, houses, machinery, and in
some cases live stock, causing several
hundred thousand dollars loss. A large
number of people have been rendered
homeless, several lives lost, and number
Of persons injured.
Near Harvey, yesterday, the prairie fire
was raging aud at one time the town was
in imminent danger Of destruction. Anoth-
er fire broke out to day in the same region,
destroying large amount of farm proper
ty along the line of the Omaha & Repub-
lican valley road. Last evening a large fire
was burning for many miles in Butler
county, destroying property; one woman
lost her life. Great destruction Of proper
ty occurred in Polk county yesterday;
Platte county has been extensively burned,
Louis Middleton being burned TO death,
and Geo, W. Schaeffer and Mrs. Jacobs
injured. In Howard and Volley counties,
on North Louis river, there has been a ter
rible loss of property; one man was burn
ed to death, several others were injured.
The northeast part of Nebraska. especially
Wayne, Pierce and Knox counties, have
been badly burned; three women and one
child lost their lives in that region. Clay.
Webster, Madison, and Boone counties
have all been seriously damaged. In
Nuckels county John Benson and Mary
Brozier were probably fatally burned. Re-
ports are slow in coming in and the above
is only partial statement of the losses and
casualties; the loss undoubtedly will be
much larger than any one has any idea of.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22

MEMPHIS. Oct. 2l.-The Getty has been
thronged with people to day, many being
refugees who returned thinking that after
the frosts that have fallen all danger is
past, A greater number, however, were
parties applying for relief which after the
25th inst. will cease to be extended to all
able bodied persons. The Board OF
Health has not officially announced the
city as being safe for absentees to return.
To the contrary, all are warned to keep
away.
Eight deaths from yellow fever in the
past twenty-!our hours. Ten additional
interments beyond the city limits. Twenty
three new cases, seven 10 the city and le
10 the suburbs.
New ORLEANS, Oct 2I.--The Orleans
Central Relief Committee closed their
labors to-day. Since organization they
have issued 100, 400 rations. The Secret
Mission Relief Committee return sincere
thanks to unknown friends.
BATON ROUGE, Oct. 21.-New cases
Ga; deaths 6, for two days.
PATTERsoNvILLE. Oct. 2I.-On Friday
last four new cases and one death; Satur'
day. FIVE new cases; Sunday, eight new
cases. The cool weather of the last two
days has rather checked the spread ol
modified the type of the disease.
PARIS, Oct 2l.-Couut de Paris has
sent Minister Noyes 1000 francs contribu.
ton to the yellow fever fund
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22

citizens concerning the present yellow fever
epidemic upon any subject or event of the
epidemic that may lead to the knowledge
of means to prevent it. State and muni-
cipal boards of health and public spirited
citizens who have become concerned in
protective measures sgainst the yellow
fever and other dangers TO the public
health, physicians, naturalists, civil engi-
neers and other scientific contributors to
sanitary science and works for the public
welfare, are cordially invited to attend
and assist at this conference.
The steamer Florence, of the Arctic
expedition, did not leave St. Johns until
Oct. IL. and is not, therefore, overdue.
A numerously attended meeting was
held at Cooper Institute tonight to give
expression touching the barbarities prac-
ticed in English prisons, and extend vel
come to Condor and Melody, recen tly
arrived. The liberated prisoners were
introduced and received round after round
of cheers. The latter gave graphic ac-
count of his arrest, trial and the indigni-
ties to which he was subjected while in
prison. Speeches were made by Hon. 5.
S. Cox and Hon. w. L. Robinson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct, 2l-Attorney
General Devens decides that in estimating
the capital stock of national banks, which
is liable to tax, there cannot be deducted
therefrom the 3-65 bonds of the District
of Columbia which they now own.
WASHINGTON, Oct, 21.-Wm. 0,
Avery ex-Chief Clerk of the Treasury
Department, who was convicted in ST,
Louis, on account of connection with the
whisky frauds, to-day entered suit against
Ben Butler, to recover $500.which he al
leges he paid Butler as retainer to defend
him when on trial at St. Louis. Avery
claims that he agreed to pay Butler 81, 900
to defend him, $500 of which epaid when
he engaged him, the remaining 500 to
be paid after the conclusion of the trial.
He claims that Butler did not assist him in
any way. and did not make his appearance
during the trial. although he repeatedly
sent for him, and as the result he was con.
victed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
OHIO.

CINCINNATI. Oct, 22.-At an early hour
this morning the dwelling of Michael Rem
ter, foot of Prices Hill, was burned. Rem
L.; upon awakening ran up stairs to rescue
little daughter, in doing SO he was OBJ
liged to pass directly through the flames,
he found the child with its night dress
burning and grasping her in his arms,
forced his way back through the flames
and reached the ground in safety. The
child was badly burned around the face and
arms. Renter received what will probab-
ly prove fatal injuries, both arms being
burned almost to the bone, the flesh
scorched eff his back, and whiskers singed
off. Loss on the house about $4,000.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 22-ln view of
heavy tax imposed on bank capital. the
City Merchants National bank, at meet
ing of stock holders this morning, reduced
capital from 81 100000 to $800,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
NEW YORK.

New YORK, Oct, 2l.-Thomas ?. Wal
lace, brewer, has puschased the famous
gray -gelding. Hopeful. Mr.. Wallace, it is
said, paid Alfred Richmond $25, 900 for
Hopeful. Mr.. Wallace is the owner of
Darby, Triumph. Henry, White Stocking
and several of the best trotters In the
country.
New York. Oct. 2l.-The feeling on
Wall street is that nearly all the great op-
orators ara working for a full market,
though unfayorable foreign news has inter-
fered somewhat with their plans. The
favorite stocks are Western Union aud the
Northwestern. Rufus Hatch, whe was
prominently identified with the successful
party 10 Northwestern last summer pre-
diets another rise in these securities this
fall.
The sixth annual meeting of the Amer
ican Public Health Association will be held
at Richmond, Va, Nov. 10 to %, and the
association now invokes contributions o!
information from sanitary officers, physi-
clans, naturalists, public men and other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
Sure Thing.

Urinary genital, kidney and bladder
diseases, on account of their peculiar
nature, should be promptly and thor
oughly cured. The high standing of
Prof. Chaplin as specialist in these
diseases is a guarantee as to the char
acter OF his uew and favorite COM
pound, "Buchupaiba'' The great po-
qularity and rapidly increasing de-
mand for which is additional evidence
of its worth. "Chapin's Injection
Fleur" is to be used with the "Buchu.
paiba" where there are diseased or i'm
pure discharges Ia syringe is with each
bottle of Iniection). His Constitution
Bitter Syrup" drives all traces from
the blood. Sold by druggists at 81
each. They never fail. Advice free.
Depot So Barclay street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
YELLOW FEVER.

New ORLEANS, Oct. 22.-Weather
clear, cool, and windy. Thermometer 65.
Deaths, AZ; cases reported, ia; total
deaths, 8 3,775; total cases, 1926.
CAIRO. ILL.,, Oct. 22.-Two new cases,
one death in the last "a hours.
MEMPHIS, Oct 22,-It commenced rain
ing last night at 10 O'Clock and continued
without cessation until o'clock this morn
ing. This morning it is clear and cold.
with the thermometer at Sc.
From o'clock last evening until uoor
to-day l l orders for interrments were re-
ported by the undertakers.
Five new cases and one death are re
ported as having occurred yesterday.
The Charleston, S. c., authorities have
teiegraphed that their nurses can return
home without being subject to quarantine
A delegation of physicians who cam'
from Cincinnati and Dayton leave to-mor
row. The Howards are rapidly dismissinl
the nurses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
To mptives.

The advertiser, a retired physician,
having providentially discovered, while a
Medical Missionary in Southern Asia, q
very simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Coasunp-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, and all
throat and lung affections, also positive
and radical specific for Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay. and all Nervous Com
plants. feels it his duty to make it known
TO bis suffering fellows. Actuated by this
motive. he will cheerfully send (free of
charge) to all who desire it, the recipe for
preparing. and full directions for success
fully using this providentially discovered
remedy Those who wish to avail them.
selves of the benefits of this discovery
without cost, can do SO by return mail. by
addressing, with stamp.
DR, CHARLES p. MARSHALL,
No. 33 Niagara Street,
BUFFALO, IN. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
SPECIAL NT1cEs.
Consumption can be Cured,

Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup,
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic.
.SchencK'S Mandrake Pills,
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines thst will stop cough win
occasion the death of the patient they lock up the
liver, stop the circulation of the blood hemorrhage
follows, and In fact they clog the action of the
very organs that caused the cough
oliver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes OF
two-thirds of the cases of Consumption. Many
persons complain of duh pain the side consti-
patton. coated tongue, pain in the shoulder blade,
feelings of drowsness and restless, the food lying
heavily on the stomach, accompanied with acidity
and belching up Of wind.
These symptoms usually originate from dis
ordered condition OF the stomach or a torpid liver
Persons so affected If they take one or two heavy
colds, and If the cough in these cases be suddenly
checked, will find the stomach and liver clogged, re
naming torpid and inactive. and almost before
they are aware the lungs are mass of Sores and
liberated, the result of which is DEATH
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is expectorant
which does not contain opium or anything calculat
ed to check q cough suddenly.
Schencks Sea Weed Tonic dissolves the food
mixes with the gastric juices of the stomach, aids
digestion, and creates ravenous appetite.
When the bowels are .costive, skin sallow, Oh
the symptoms otherwise of a bilious tendency
Schenck's Mandrake Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared only by
j. II. SCHENCK, d Son,
n. K. corner Sixth and Arch Sts. Phila
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
CANADA

MONTREAL, Oct. 2l,-The following
additional appointments have been made
to the new Cabinet. It is now complete:
Hon. Mckenzie Bowel, Minister of Gus
toms; Hon. Alexander Campbell, Receiver
General; Hon. ]. G. Aikens, Secretary of
State; Hon L. F. Baby, Minister of In
land Revenue; Hon. j. G. Pope, Minister
of Marine aud Fisheries.
The Oraugemen have entered actions
for damages against the Mayor for false
arrest on the 18th of July. David Grant,
County Master, claims $4,000, the others
5000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
IOWA.

BURLINGTON, Iowa. Oct 2l.-The
Democratic leaders, in view of the recent
action of the Republican National Com
mlttee in Washington, are preparing to
take active measures and secure the profit
of the November Congressional election.
COUNCIL BLUFFS. la, Dec. 2l.-The in
coming passenger on the Rock Island road
last night run over man who lay on the
track in drunken slumber near this city
and killed him instantly, cutting his body
up badly. The man was a stranger in the
city and apparently about "a years of age.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The president
has appointed Chas. II. Talmadge Post
Master of West Union, Iowa.
WASHINGTON, Oct. q. Surgeon J.
Windlerop Taylor has been appointed sur
geon-general of the navy, in place of sur
geon Grier, relieved.
The commissioner of the general land
Office transmitted to the secretary of the
interior reduced estimates of amounts
needed by him for the next fiscal year;
they aggregate about 81 1886, 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
$50 Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves. Kidney and
Urinary Organs, and $500 will be paid for
case they will not cure or help. or for any
thing impure or injurious found in them
Hop Bitters. Test it. See Truths or
Proverbs" another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression q
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or eour-
age; the result of mental oVeF.Wcrix,
indescretions or excesses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, ,imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. Sold by dealers. Price, $1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five vials
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, NY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
LnnIGIAMA

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 2l.-Referring to
the recent trouble there, communication
from the district attorney of Tenas parish
to the governor states that the sheriff S
posse OF fifty men going to execute a wri,
for the arrest of Fairfax were fired upon by
400 armed negroes, The posse returned the
fire, killing and wounding eight negroes and
dispensing the balance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all othel
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
Ard THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22

From Harry Hill, the Champion Wres-
/: tier. No. 26 East Houston Street
New York.
/ know of no remedy that will so quickly
remove the discolorations of the skin re-
sulting from injuries. soreness and pains of
the joints, muscles and bones, the result of
of violent and continued exercise, as
Giles Liniment Iodide Ammonia. | have
used it myself and have seen it used by
others and recommend its use to all
athletes.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pam :
phlet.
DIR. GILES,
100 West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial siza Ok oanfs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22

La our new line as Merchant Tailors we
are now prepared to show the nobbiest
style of Fall suitings ever shown In Rock
Island. We guarantee all fits and at
prices that cannot be equalled.
aug.6 MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
"wzEE1ER AND WILSON AT PARIS.

. Exposition Universuille. Paris, Oct.
21,-Wheeler & Wilson, Union Square,
New York, are awarded,for their new Sew
ing Machines, one of the Special Grand
Prizes of the Exposition-the only Grand
Prize awarded for Sewing Machines-oYer
eighty competitors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON. Oct. 22.-IDdications for
upper Mississippi and lower Missouri val
ley; clear or partly cloudy weather: cold
westerly backing to warmer southerly
winds, stationary or falling barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
MrssouRr.

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 22.--It is reported
Dodd, Brown q Co.. one of the largest
wholesale dry goods houses in this city, has
suspended. Particulars not obtainabie at
present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
MAssAcrusErrs.

BosToN, Oct. 22.-Cornelius Sullivan
died last night from injuries received in
the Wallaston disaster, making twenty
deaths in ell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22

Have derived some benefit from the
use of Simmons Liver Regulator, and
with to give it further trial.
Hon. ALEX. Fl. STEPHENS, Georgia"
| have never seen or tried such a sim
pie, eficacious. satisfactory and pleasant
remedy in my life
H. HATNEs. St. Louis, Mo-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
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INDIANA.

CHICAGO. Oct 22.-Auburn, Indiana,
special says, the first national bank which
lost SO heavily by its abscondlng treasurer,
Hazard. has closed and will go into Ii
auidation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
Now York Market.
NEW YORK, Oct, %
FINANCIAL.

Wheat-Dull; No 2 winter red Nov L %.
Rye-Dull.
Corn-Shade lower; western mixed ASK 047x.
Barley-Quiet.
Oats Firm; mixed western 2603l,
Pork-Unchanged.
Lard-Unchanged
Whisky-1 o.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay loss of manhood, &C., will send recipe that
win cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send q self-addressed enveIcre to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN STATION d, Billie House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-22
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Oct. p
Wheat-Firm and higher; No 2 red SC each; sc
Nov; No spring 81 cash; S236 Nov; S3ss Dec
Corn-Easier; 33S cash; 349sG34h Nov; 80
Dec. :
oats-Firm and higher; 1875 cash; 1873 Nov.
Rye-UnchaDged.
Barley-9S199.
Pork-steady; eOG7 65 cash; 55 Nov; :
Lard-Firm: 1906 Is
Whisky 0S. -E