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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-22

Alone. and ly the garden gate she stands.
Watching the tender twiAsAtasitienLs
To our 80 1T earth dreamy atmosphere,
That IN these calmly sweet September DAYS
Enters tie soul like echoes OF old HYMNS.
Which We have heard In twih.hts of the mast
Giung coutenunent with this world of uuls.
Her forehead fair Is famed bv gentle gnles.
Her yellow hair 10 waving IN their waves;
Ana her iair person, in the mellow MIR,
Looks like donilcn of Paradise
Just dronped to earth to STE il 90 asleep.
with all It's millions, in tie arms OF Nisht
she has no lover vet out IN her mind
lhere mas grown ny vague, uncertain dream
~ what perchance her other Iart may be;
And, like a lonely bird IN carle .prus.
Her gentle breasts hdilcuus Tor It's mate.
lin her mu'inr, atthis twilight hour.
While star hN star comes ont INTO the nisht,
And planets seem not day journey Of.
She's wishing that tie world may lrant % her
Some one to M The mich, within her heart
That has been vacant, but NOT known hciorc-
Some sweet and arden. nature that w.ll love
Her Tor herself through all IN, coming years
EpNAEp 5. CRfAS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-22

Pnoumaticsr Of the Greek writer Hero. Moth
ing in tho text indicates that tho apparatus
described wcro devised by Hero. and
1t is probable that most Of them had
long been known, or should be referred
70 Ctcsibus. an inventor famous. in
antiquity for tho number and ingenuity u his
hydraulic and pneumatic machines There
scoms to be no doubt that the hot-air engine
skctchcd in detail 10y Hero contains all the clc-
mcnts OF tho Marquis Of Worccstcr's machine.
commonly accounted tho first vcritablo steam
engine. with the single and vitnl defect that the
expanding fluid g. air and not steam. Else
where however the Greek scientist describes n
device for generating mechanical force from
boiling water. which there is reason TO believe
was employed by Egyptian or Greek priests
for producing motions " apparatus In thoir
temples Besides Analysing the obscure and
sometimes auochryphal literature which traces
the invention through the middle agcs. Prof.
Thurston gives considerable attention to- the
decisive stops in the progress Of Developments
namely. the machines vi Porta uGOD. W Branra
uG2O. and of the Marquis of Worcester.
whose description Of the apparatus previously
devised 10y him. and built into the wall
Of Raglan Castle. was published in 1868
Noxt came the engines OF Slavery
and % Psuin. which wero quito extensively
used by the end Of tho seventeenth century,
and then followed the evolution ~ the modern
type by Newcomer, leighton and SmcGton the
success u the Newcomer engine In particular
naturally attracting the attention Of mechanics
and Of scientific men 20 the possibility of max
ing other applications Of stcum power. For
that further progress James Watt unqucstion-
ably deserves the largest share OF credit
a word as To- the direction in which further i'm
lrovcmcni may Doe looked for inthc existing tyne
~ the steam engine. This Is plainly the moro
efficient check upon the loss III energy through
ntcrna, condensation and Incorporation hy tho
transfer Of heat to and from the metal OF the
cylinder. To secure this important economy
Prof Thurston would have inventors seek some
practicable method OF lining the cylinder
with non-conductins material Tho loss
would also be- diminished ly increasing tho
spool Of rotation and velocity Of pis-
ton. Could change Of type be secured 10y
which all heat would be- utilized in theory. then
we could expect an actual Ell 'cncy Of at lorst
onc-haf. and thus obtain horse power by the
expenditure OF five pounds Of steam and tho
combustion OF II halt pound Of coal per hour.
The best existing typo demands four times that
amount. and It is very common for engines to
require ten times as much. When this possi-
blo engine Of tho future is likely 10 be con-
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merit III '',' senso VI eoi.Su''i''''o ""up'"''o"
To us INQUEST emu OF 'l' H"'r re"',Se on
Applctons Experimental Science Series. Ia
tho preparation Of the preceding volume on
Light Mr.. Barnard had somo share but In
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
That Labor Clause.

How refreshing it must be to these cm-
ployes of the Island and other workingmen
who contributed various sums from fifty
cents up to $3.50. to defray the expenses
of the delegation to Washington, to see
the glorious friends Of the workiDgman,
in convention, repudlate the eight hour
clause. It must be a nutritious morsel
for them to swallow. But then new par
ties, possessing SO much wisdom, and such
patriotic notions. when led by such patriots
as the Organ are excusable How do you
like it, gentlemen. you who contributed
your mite toward paying for that delega-
ton to plead before congress, for the pas
sage of the eight hour law? Think il
over, You who have been hoodwinked, and
digest the pill-if you can.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
B.indIy Cropping

For some medicinal alcoholic resuscitant of
physical energy which should take the place
of the heady and frequently adulterated
stimulants IF commerce, the medical prac
titioners of quarter of century ago were
electrified on first observing the reviving
effects upon the system of tonic then re-
Gently introduced but which has since be
cone the most popular medicine sold on
this continent, viz: Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. Their astonishment and admira-
ton were increased when experience farther
disclosed that this botanic remedy effected
results which the mineral drugs of the
pharmacopeIa often utterly Jailed to pro-
duct,- oug others, the permanent res
toration Of vigor, the removal of digestive,
secretive and evacuative Irregularities and
the eradication and prevention Of periodic
fevers Speedy recognition OF the merits
of the Btters by unprecedented and en-
ightened physicians naturally followed
this revelation of medical facts, which have
since received such frequent and positive
confirmation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

of youthful indulgence. successes. &c;
he who is now suffering for past vices,
as indicated by weakness, losses, be-
posits, sediments, irritation, dyspepsia,
nervousness, dependency, melancholy
tendency to mania He who is in pre-
mature decline, will get immediate and
permanent relief aud cure by using
Wells Health Remover :" it's espec~
tally designed for just these cases and
for those who are older. and are lacking
in animal vitality and vigor. Itenables
the system to recupcrate rapidly and
supply the drain thereon, Don't fail to
try it. Sold by druggists at $1.O0, OF
sent by express OIL receipt of price
Advice free. See circular with bot
ties. Adde'S E. s. Wells, % Barclay
st New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
rorepaugh Coming.

Tomorrow the above named famous
combined Museums. Circus and Managerie
will visit this place. Few exhibitions have
ever received such high testimonials of
worth and attraction as the Great Fore
paugh, and our citizens may rely upon
witnessing splendid and varied exhibition.
Among the alattering notices received by
this concern, we copy the following from
the Alta Californian
The great success that has attended
Forepaugh's Worlds Great Show for the
past week is due alone to the merits of the
exhibition. The combination is certainly
the most complete and popular exhibition
that has ever visited our city. Although
the tents are larger than ever used here
before, they cannot contain the masses
| that flock to witness the performances, both
afternoon and evening. The geological
| department receives great attention on &C
count of it's very good collection of rare and
curious formed and named animals Al
| though this department alone is worth the
price of admission, there is also first class
ring performance. The graceful aud dar-
| ing bare-h hack riding, the gymnastlc feats
the leaping over six elephants. the wittic-
Isms of the clowns all combining to make
complete show. The grand Mardi- Gras
triump fal street pageant forms one of the
gradest sights ever seen in the public
streets of San Francisco. Its monster
Golden Chariot of the World looming W
like a mountain of gold in the sunlight,
together with the Roman War Chariots
Helmetted Horsemen clad In the style Of
the Henrys of England; the lordly herd O.
Elephants and lovely train of Statuary
Golden Image Cages. Dens, ETC., forming
panoramic view over one mile in length
We commend the great Forepaugh to thu
public as the owner of the best show tina
has ever visited the Pacific coast.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

Many Dollar formerly spent on eXpen-
sive Sulphur Baths is now saved by substit-
uting therefor Glen's Sulphur Soap, which
is just as beneficial but Infinitely cheaper.
Local diseases of the skin. rheumatism and
govt are all relieved by this standard re-
medy. Complexional blemishes are era
Dictated by it, and it imparts to the cuticle
a nearly witness and velvety softne IS
which greatly enhance the effect of female
charms. Its soothing, antiphlogistic action
constitutes it prime remedy for sores,
ulcers. ruts; sprains. scalds, bruises, and
in fact every abnormal condition of the
cuticle attended by Inflammation, swelling
or itching, Ladies moving in our best So
ciety speak of its identifying properties in
enthusiastic terms, aud give il decided
preference to cosmetics which merely con-
cea but do not, like Glenn's Sulphur Soap,
eradicate defects of the complexion. The
use of ointments for eruptive complaints
is to be deprecated because of their having
tendency to clog the pores and in some
| cases to aggravate rather than remedy the
disease. They are besides, seldom
| thorough enough in their effects to prevent
| the recurrence OF eruptions of an inveter-
ate type, and have the disadvantage oil
| soiline the linen of persons who use them.
GIenn's Sulphur Soap, on the contrary,
| radically cures the diseases to which it is
| adapted and still further recommends it.
self on occount of Its cleanliness. IT IS be-
sides, an admirable disinfectant of clothing
which has been worn by persons oflicted
| with diseases OF contagious nature. As
specific preventive and promoter of the
general health it presents advantages oil
the most unequivocal description.
Sold by Druggists. Price Csc. per cake
Box Is cakes1 75c.. sent by mail, prepar
ed, on seceipt of price. G. N. CRlTTENToN
Prop'r, Sixth Avenue. New York.
HILL HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Blacl
or Brown. SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
INVALIDS, HOTEL

The very large number Of invalid people who daily
and Canada, that tey may Consult Dr. RV PIERCE,
and tile widely celebrated Faculty of Specialists in
Medicine and Surgery associated with him, rendered
Unnecessary that the ounde OF this institution should
provide place on grant and commodious scale
for their entertainment and comfort.
ADVANTAGES OFFERED.-The Invalids' Hotel
IS more complete In its appointments than any SINH
in Of the most healul and desirable portions of
the City Of Buffalo, and commands fine view of Lake
Erie, Niagara River, and the surrounding country,
being situated IN the midst Of an extensive system
patent safety passenger elevator TO convey patients
TO and from the different floors; is provided with all
# a wel-appointed gymnasium and bowling alley to
afford proper means of exercise.
CHRONIC DISEASES of all forms, whether reuuir-
ing medical, SURGICAL or mechanical treatment, come
within the province of our several specialties
DISEASES OF WOMEN.-Espeeially are the facili-
lies OF this nirmary OF superior order regards
the remedial means and appliances for the cure Of
employment, in moderation, of tonic, chemical,
pa @nd I,es @PPsoyed 6ats Is IN
means to which we resort in such cases. Dry friction
10 the surface, general shampoolng, Swedish move
ments and light calisenic exercises, enliyen ana
cqnalLe the circulation of the blood in the system,
strengthen tie muscles produce important beneSisi
results In all cases to which these means applca-
ment. The most approved medicines are carefully
employed, and the jndieious regulation of the diet,
10 suit the condition OF the patient the thorough vcn
tilation Of the sleeping apartment, the cheering in
nenee Of music , s9cial nn3cent games
arouse the mind of the patient from dependency,
ana t1uS promote recovery are not neglected.
NERVOUS Observation-Disclosures, Epilepsy (Fits
ChoTea (St Nituss Dance, ana other nervous aliec
lions receive the attention of erp6t In this spe-
caty by which the greatest skill is attained and the
most happy results secured.
LINZ DIEE.ASES.-This division of the practice in
the Invalids' Hotel Is very ably managed by gem
tleman of mature Judgment and skill. Bronchial,
Throat, and LING Diseases very largely treated
In this department. and with results which have been
highly gratifying to both physician and patients.
EYE AND EAR.-Special attention is given 10 the
delicate operations on the eye and ear, distin-
puished oculist and aurist being under engagement
TO conduct this branch of the practice.
Invalids arriving In the city and desiring to con-
suit u.s. should come directly TO the Hotel 1t is easily
accessible by carriage, omnibus, street MIL
IER's Omnibus Agents, all incoming trains, can
be relied upon To deliver passengers and baggage
with security and dispatch.
t-y~Address r.. V. PIERCE, NJ D., Worlds Dispen-
slrV and Invallds Hotel, Buffalo, \. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
Personal.

Col. I. Bridgman, paymaster U. S. A,
and his secretary, Mr.. Fl. G. Fuller
registered at the Harper this morning and
were dlsbursing legal tenders on the island
today.
w. Faulkner, A. 6. Burdett, w. II,
Taylor, Chicago; Henry Code. Princeton.
Mo-; s Bendit, New York; j KIyman,
G Wallace, St. Louis; d w Moore, Cleve-
land. o.; L T Mackle, Peoria, are among
to-day's arrivals at the Harper House.
Ben. Bishop, Philadelphia; G. NJ. KEEL
Ter, Boston; NJ d Mortord, Pittsburg; Fl
q Mcclure, New York; M G Claxton
Chicago; e r Barnes, Cloy Centre, Ks.
+ j Clifford and Geo L Pleitsch, St. Louis
are guests at the Rock Island House to
day.
A. NJ Root, Geneseo; A. NJ. Harris
Peoria: j Searmont, Bridgeport, Conn.
are among to-day's arrivals at the Com
mercial House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
The Best and Most Economical.

Housekeepers are giving the cheap,
adulterated baking powders a''wide berth.
and why? Because experience has taught
them that an absolutely pure, full-stIength
full weight article, such as DooLEY' S
YEAST POWDER. which never fails to
produce light, wholesome and nutritious
biscuits, rolls, muffus. waffles and griddle-
cakes of all kinds, is by far the cheapest
and most economical,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
Criminal,

John Doyle was full of stupid whiskey
last evening and sat down to rest beside
Mitchell Il Lynde's bank. Watchmau
Smith thought to show his importance and
ordered Doyle off and as he was somewhat
slow in obeying Smith showed him around
very roughly. Officer Metch came along
aud took Doyle to Jail and this morning he
was fined So and costs by Justice Chopper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
Fat People.

Corpulent people can be reduced from
two to FIVE pounds per week without star
walton, by using Alan's Anti-Fat, pure
ly vegetable and perfectly harmless remedy
1t acts on the food in the stomach, neutra-
LIKING all saccaarine and oleaginous IN after.
1888 Washington Street, Boston,
Mass, Nay 2lst, 1876.
BOTANIC MEDICINE Co, Buffalo. N. Y:
Gentlemen-Without special change oil
diet, two bottles of AlIan's Anti Fat re.
duced me four aud one-hat pounds
Yours respectfully, NJ A. BUSH
Hundreds of letters similar TO the above
have been received by the Botunic Medi
cine Co. Anti.Fat sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

Pozzonl's preparations are standard
wherever introduced and 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 a valuable, delicately perfumed. 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-
IRENE. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm" which prevents hair
from falling out, and accelerates its growth.
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant and
thoroughly removes dandruff. These su-
perior articles can be obtained of any drug.
gist 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, 1878-07-10

CAUTION. Some unscrupuIous trades
men. DESTROYS of making larger profit, are
in the habit of selling crude limitations of
PONDS EXTRACT. the Great Vegetable
Pain Destroyer, representing them as
being made from Witch Hazel, and the
same as our remedy. They are far in
ferior in strength, quality, and medicinal
virtues, to old original Ponds Extract
Beaoare of all such snapositions. Ask 70,
PONDS EXTRACT. Take no other. Be
sure the words ''PoND's EXTRACT" are
blown in the bottle, and that our Trade
Marx is Gu surrounding wrapper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
- cUPES DISEASES OFNE -
TEIROkT, LUNGS LIVER & BLOOD

IN the wonderful medicine 10 which the afflicted
are above directed for relief, the discOvercr be-
lIcyCs lie has combined IN harmony more of Ma
lures sovereign curative properties, which God
has instilled into the vegetable kingdom for heat
ing the sick, than were ever before combined IN
one medicine The evidence of tins fact is found in
the great variety of most obstinate diseases which
it has been found 10 conquer. In the cure of
Bronchitis, severe Coughs, and the early
stages of COnsu ma ptE or, IL has astOnished the
medical faculty, and eminent physicians pro-
nounce it the greatest medical discovery of the
strengthens the system and purIfies tho
blood. By its great and thorough blood-purIfy-
ing properties, it cures all Eau M OrS, from the
worst ScrOfnla TO . common RIOtcfsS Pin-
pIe. or Eruption Mercurial disease, MInera.
Poisons, and their effects are eradicatcd, AMI
li5hed. ErysipeaaE, Salt-rheuu. Fever
Sores, Scaly or Rough Skin, IN short, all
the numerous diseases caused by bad blood, are
conquered by this powerful, purifying, and IA
VgOrating medicine.
II YOU feel duh, drowsv debilitated. have sallow
color of skin, or yelowish brown spots on face or
body, frequent headache or dizziness. bad Taste IN
mouth internal heat or ChIllS aiternated with hot
hushes, low spirits, and gloomy forepodings. IL
suffering from Torpid liver. or Z" Bill Gug-
ness.'' In many cases of silver Conn
pIafntS only part OF these symptoms are en-
Ncrlenced. AS q remedy for all such cases, Or.
Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery has no equal,
IS it effects perfect cures, leaving the liver
strengthened and healthy.
SOLD 81 DRUGGISTS At 81 PER BOTTLE.
Prepared by ". W. PIERCE, W. ID, Sole
Proprietor, ut the WORLDS DIsPESsARY,
Buffalo, y. \.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

One trial is sufficient to convince the
most skeptical of the invaluable and
unfailing efficacy of Madame Zadoc
Porter's Curative Balsans for the colds,
Coughs, Hoarseness. Shortness of
breathing, Asthma, Difficulty of Breath
ing Huskiness, tickling in the Throat.
&c. Has boen in use over forty years.
Price, %. so, rs cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

OF the thousands who die annually of
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLoAN's LAcTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & Con LIVER OH.
1t is so delicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.
the Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get o bottle Of it. mwi
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
Real Estate Tran sfers.

The following transfers Of real estate
were entered in the recorders Office, yes
terday:
James and Sarah Parker to A. Howard,
outlots 81 and 68, plats of 1864, 35, 49, 2
W, 5000, and lots.
James Wadsworth, by administrators, to
A. +. Cutter, deed OF 90 feet lot 2, block
B, Thompson & Wells addition to Rock
Island, $500.
James Hill, by executor, to Stephen
Hill, deed of NV, NV, %, 10. e, 500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and 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 stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter Of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense We advise you to give the
Grand Union a trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

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 in, the country. Sold by all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

TRUE ECONOMY. Our study oughtto be
to select articles which enter into our daily
food that are healthful, not to purchase
what we have to use from its cheapness,
without regard to its purity and whole
someness. Here we have for our biscuits
cakes &C., DR.. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der, which chemists and physicians have
decided pure and healthful, and yet thous
ands of pounds of adulterated baking pow
ders are used annually simply because
they are cheaper. Consider the health
irst-this is true economy, the economy oil
intelligence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured The grade OF
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade 10 its line in the
country. dWtt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

Lodille's Headache Specific is no quack
nostrum but on the contrary a chemical
compound that cures headache in to 90
minutes.
DuraDg's Rheumatic Remedy never fails
TO cure rheumatism. Sold by ali drug
gists in Rock Island and Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 900 pages
cloth and gilt binding. SO cents: some in
paper covers 25 cts. Manhood. 10 cents:
Womanhood, 10 cents; Pamphlet. cents
securely sealed. by mail. Send money
or postage stamps. DIR. Whittier, the
great specialist, GIT ST. Charles street, st.
Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10

WHEN THE BREATH is INITIATED from
sour stomach MILK OF MAGNEsIA sweet
ems 1t by overcoming the acidity which
causes its contamination. Dyspepsia, and
all its harrassing SYMPTOMS are speedily
relieved by this admirable corrective.
All Druggists sell It.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-10
River N ew 8. a

The Clinton passed up to day.
The Belle OF Lacrosse is due down this
evening.
The Minnesota is due up and the Alex.
Mitchell down Friday.
The Josephine passed up to-day.