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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
Weather Proba bilfties

WASHINGTON, Sept 19. Indications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: Cloudy or partly cloudy weather,
rain areas, wind shifting from easterly to
warmer southerly; falling, proceeded in
southern portions by rising barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19

MacaIister Cough Mixture DOW being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with good sale and is
giving better satisfaction than any other
remedy 10 the market.
It is boon to sufferers from Oonsump.
ton, Asthma. Bronchitis &c, and a single
teaspoonful taken in time will prevent 6
fresh cold' from developing into some
thing worse.
1t is also valuable remedy for whoop.
ing-cough and groups in children. Fo
sale in Rock Island by John BengstoE
| Druggist. I'D
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

LEgAuos, Sept. l9.-There is intense
excitement over case of yellow fever
hers. Arthur Il. Gray 10 the victim, ne
returned on Thursday from sea voyage
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19

There is but very small proportion Of
the women of this nation that do not suffer
from some of the diseases for which Kid
Eey-Wort is a specific. " hen the bowels
have become costiEe, headache torwents,
Kidney out of fix. or piles distress, take
a package, and its wonderful tonic and
acknowledgement will cure you and give
new life.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19

The BEST REMEDY inIthe World foHBiliousnets
or Liver Complaint
It will CURE Dyspepsia when all other remedies
fail.
1t CURES Constipation by acting upon the Liver
and producing flow Of bile, which is natures own
cathartiC.
1t will RELIEVE and CURE Rheumatism in less
time than any other known remedy.
1t is certain specific for AGUE or CHILLS,
many cases have been cured by single dose taken
during the time of the chill.
1t is the best BLOOD PURIFIER ia use, thor
oughy cleansing the system of all Impurities,
whether of scrofulous or other origin.
II is especially adapted for females removing
pimples and salOwness from the skin, and produC-
ing beautiful, clear complexion.
1t is the best remedy tor all diseases of the Kid
neys and Urinary Organs
| tits composed OF Dandelion In combination with
other roots, barks and herbs, and contains Qui-
| nine, Aloes. Arsenic, Mercury, nor any mineral
substance whatever.
! 1t is entirely harmless and pleasant to take,
| 1t costs you nothing if it does not perform all
that is claimed for it, every bottle is warranted
| OF give satisfaction, or money will be refunded.
The following testimonials speak for themselves:
INDIANAPOLIS July s, 1876
| DIR. A. r. Nhitc--Dear Sir: can heartily recon-
mend your Dandelion Alternative, having suffered for
years from diseases of the liver and kidneys, and al
times the pain in my bach and over the region oil
| the kidneys, almost uubearable A few doses
| of your medicine entirely relieved me and be-
be permanently cured. 1t is pleasant TO take, and
its effects are also decidedly pleasant. Yours re-
specially.
| J.sH. JUNBIN.
/ CHEBoYGAN, Mich, March 81, 1S77
| DR.. A. r. White-Dear Sr: Mr.. Farr, druggis
of this place, recommended me to Use your Dande.
lion Alternative for Liver Complaint and Constlpa-
ton, but bayiug used so much medicine and oh
tanned relief would not try it. He told mi
that if 1t did not operate represented he woulC
refund the money. With this understanding
took q bottle and ii has done me more good thar
all the doctors prescriptions and other medicines
that have ever taken.
| Very respectfully GEO. ROBINSON.
LYNN, IND, April II, 1877
! Dr. A r. White-Dear Sir: have bought thre
bottles of your Dandelion Alternative for Emy wife
and ii has done her mere good than anything sh
has ever taken before / can cheerfully recon
mend 1t to all who suffer from Liver trouble
Yours truly VIM. BOON.
Z INDIANAPOLIS, ,Jnne 80 1877.
Dr.. A. II. White-Deaf Sir: Some time ago Wa
attacked with Chllls, and after using various RENE
dies, including quinine, without relief, final
gave your Dandelion trial, few doses Of whiC
entirely cured me, aud have not had Chill sine
e now keep 1t on hand all the time using it fl
q biiouGness, and find 1t the best remedy have ey'
: used;
: Yours truly, OSCAR P. HOOVER.
PREPARED BY
. Or. A. r. WHITE & CO.
1sS w. Washington St., INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19

Our VEGETABLE CURE FOR CATARRH
is converted into a medicated vapor by
smoking 10 a pipe. 1t is very pleasant;
any child. lady or invalid can smoke it.
Sold by c. Speidel. Rock Island and Rich
ards 4 Sohrbeck, Moline.
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LOCAL COLUMN.

Read DR.. Lauoix's card, Confidential.
gE-I you sre afflicted go consult
DIR. BONAPARTE REYNOLDS,
or Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
95 CENTS! !!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at Nj. &. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. IF
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FOREIGN NEWS.


ROME. Sept. l9.-At the consistory to-
day the Papal Nuncios at Paris, Vienna.
Madrid and Lisbon were created cardi-
nnls
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Read the Advertisement

OF DR.. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
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IOWA.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Sept. l9. Hopeful
failed to win the special purse yesterday;
time 2:24, 1925. 2:234.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
PROVERBS.

THE Richest Blood, Sweetest Breath ard
Fairest Skin in Hop Btters.''
"a little Hop Bitters saves big doctor bills and
long sickness
THAT invalid wife, mother, sister or child
can be made the picture Of health with op Bit
When worn down and ready to take your bed,
Hop Bitters is what you need"
Don't physic and physic, for it weakens and
destroys but take Hop BItters, tnat build up con-
tinually"
Physicians of all schools use and recommend
Hop Bitters Test Them
Health is beauty and joy-Hop Bitters gives
health and beauty.'
There are more cures made with Hop Bitters
than all other medicines"
When the brain is wearied, the nerves TN.
strung, the muscles weak, use Hop Bltters."
That low. nervous fever, Mt OF sleep and
weakness, calls for Hop Bitters"
hop Cough Cure and Pain Relief is Pleas
ant. Sure ard Cheap.
For sale by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
THE DETROIT AND
CHAMPION SELF OILERS
Mannfactured bY HENRY McGRAW.

Manufactured by HENRY MCGRAW.
No Fort Street East, .......... DETROIT, MICH.
Awarded Diploma and First Premium by Michi-
gan State Agricultural Society at Detroit, 1873.
The cheapest and best Cups in use. Ny loose
Pulley Oilers the most perfect working Oilers
in the market. My Cups are all warranted TO give
the best of satisfaction when properly put On and
regulated. All orders or inquiries promptly attend
| de to- A liberal discount 10 the trade. Send for
| Illustrated catalogue and pri""
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
MEDICAL.
lBu p a Id a
wA sULE THING :

Il never falls. Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot IS Barclay St, New YORK, and for Rock ISL
aud at BengstOu's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
Excursion Rates

1T is handy to have about the house,
Toodles said. SO is SPALDING's GLUE,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
LIVE STOCK

Hogs-Receipts 1900; moderately active; firm
&c higher; light 55G3 20; heavy packing 2C0s
Go; heavy shipping 3 40G3 IS.
Cattle-Receipts 400; quiet and firm shipping
4094 50; stockers strong , 40G3 90; butchers
dull and unchanged; western cattle plenty and
steady rates; through Texans steady.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-19
Chicago market.

CHICAGO. Sept. 10.
Wheat-Feverish; strong and unsettled; closed
easy; No red OF: spring 972s cash; 9Sl4 Oct;
S9h bid Nov; sales l O0sl Nov
Corn-Strong and higher; So cash; 36@ Oct and
Nov; sc Jan
Oats-Firm and shade higher; 245l cash; 25 Oct;
% bid Nov.
Rye-Strong; &c.
Barley-Firmer; II.
Pork-8 55 cash; 55 bid Oct; O5G8 10 Nov
has sold so Oct.
Lard-6 IS cash; 6 O7gl@6 10 Oct; O5ss bid Nov
WhiskY=1 06.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
w w. RATHRuN.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW AND
a Notary Public. All business will receive
prompt attention. Office in Room 2, Buford's
Block, Rock Island, Ill. S2d&wly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-05-03
How to Keep Boys on the Farm.

Prof Beal of the Michigan Agricultural
Farm, says lit is natural for parents to
prefer that their children should follow
the same business or profession that they
themselves follow Farmers are not ex-
ceptions to this rule. Farming, when we'll
conducted, is good and pleasant business.
If our sons aud daughters do not like it,
there is almost always some good reason
for their dislike | have often taken an
interest in tracing out the reasons. They
are likely to dislike farming because they
are not pleased with the way in which
their parents have managed it, In some
cases the young person has very decided
inclination to some other business. If
you want to make your son like his busi-
ness place him in responsible places, trust
him, consult him about the work he is to
do. Let him do part Of the thinking.
Give him learly the sole care or respoasi-
bility Of something on the farm, the fowls,
the pigs, some Of the stock, some Of the
crops, or the garden, or part Of it. Sup
pose he does not do everything just as you
would; advise him. It is much better
that he should fail while he is yet young
aud has time to learn under your training,
than to not try until he goes into business
for himself, By treating children in this
way they will take more interest in their
work, and be much more likely to succeed
when they start for themselves. Do not
make slaves Of your children.
Too many Of our most prominent farm
ers-farmess who are called the most sue
cessful-send their children to work every
day as they would send an ignoramous,
without any ''ifs" or lands" or reasons
for so doing.
For want of proper training in this rc-
spect many young man has grown up
without mental discipline. He has been
able, without much help, in an incredible
short space Of time, to run through all
that his strongminded father left him.
Twenty years ago I knew such a man.
His farm was called and known as perfec-
tion for long distance around. he had
a son, who is to-day living 10 sight Of this
old farm. He owns only poor span Of
horses, and is living from hand to mouth;
and very poor living he gets at that. The
fine estate slipped easily aud rapidly from
the hands Of the man who had no skin to
manage il, because he has never been
plaeed in responsible position while he was
q boy. Too often one generation makes
money for the next to sqnan,ler. In lay
ing up comfortable fortunes for our chill
dren to waste We are doing them great
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-05-03
Bars of the Horses Foot,

The bars Of the foot are but the pro-
lougation Of the outer wall Of the hoof.
Their object is to protect the frog and
strengthen the foot ITSELF Their value in
this direction can scarcely be over esti-
mated. To cut them away is like remov-
ing the beams that keep the walls of a
house from falling outward or crushing
inward. If q healthy foot is placed upon
glass stand it will be seen that the
ground surface Of the wall-bars all bear the
relative proportion Of weight. These
might be called the three great pillars on
which the body Of the horse, like some
dome upheld by these columns, stands.
To shorten or remove two Of these three
columns is of course fatal, The dome is
Of such weight as to crush the sole remain
ing support. This is precisely the condi-
ton Of things under the common vicious
system of shoeing. The bars are cut away
so that they cannot touch the earth; the
frog is pared down the same way, the sole
is also gouged out and the result is that
nothing is left but the wall Of the hoof to
support the vast bulk and weight above.
When you remember that the wall is very
thin, scarcely half an inch in thickness
where it touches the ground--you will
share with me the surprise, not that 50
many horses 'pound their feet up and
break down or "give out in their feet as
the saying is, but that any horse survives
at all.
The true way, is let everything grow
to the fullest extent that nature designs 10
to reach, and in shoeing seek only to pro-
tect from too rapid destruction what nature
has put together, least Of all cut away that
which nature has provided so abundantly
and more efficiently than the ar and skill
of man can ever hope to effect The vast
importance OF having the frog come in
contact with the ground in order to keep
the foot in health aud good condition Is
most ably shown in Rational Horse Shoe
ing,' small book, recently published, that
ought to be in the hands Of every owner
and lover Of horse.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-05-03
Remedies for Carpet Beetles, Moths, etc.

Francis Gregory Sanborn, Consulting
Naturalist, of AndoYer, Mass, writes to
the Scientific American as follows:
At this season we are frequently besieg-
ed by inquiries in relation to the acarpet
beetle" moth, etc. Many Of your readers
may be glad to know Of the following
remedies:
FIRsT.-Steep one quarter Of pound
of Cayenne pepper in a gallon Of water;
add two drachms Of strychnia powder.
Strain and pour this tea into shallow yes-
sci, such as large timed iron milk pan.
Before uurolling a new carpet, set the roll
on each end alternately 10 this poisoned
tea for ten minutes, or long enough to in-
sure the saturation of its edges for at least
an inch. After beating an old carpet, roll
and treat all its seams and edges to the same
bath. Let the carpet dry thoroughly be-
fore lacking it to the floor, in order to
avoid the accidental poisoning Of the tack.
ers fingers by the liquid. Il is perhaps
unnecessary TO state that the residue Of
the liquid should be thrown out where il
will not be drunk by any domestic animal
or If preserved for future use, carefully
labled poison.
This preparation will not stain or dis
figure carpets nor eorrode metals in con
tact with the carpet, as will most prepar
atoms Of corrosive sublimate.
SEcoND.-One pound Of quassia chips
one quarter Of pound Of Cayenne peppe
stepped in two gallons Of water. Strair
and use as above. This preparation, al
though irritating to the human skin, espe
cially on cut surfaces, has the advantag
of not being poisonous.
To either Of these teas from one quartz
to one half more boiling water may b
added at the time Of first using, if create
depth Of the liquid 10 the vessel be requir
ed. When it is desirable to treat carpet
that are not to be taken up, either Of th
above preparations may be applied b
means of any Of the common atomizers t
every seam and margin with good results
although second, aud even third, appli
cation may be needed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-05-03

Road-Making Nov : ths Fims . Bsriu.

Work on the roads, as timely subject.
was fully talked over BY the Farmers
Social at Rev. Joseph Sherfy's, two miles
from Gettysburg, on April l1th-Dr. j.
w. G. 0'Neal in the chair and Mr.. John
Wertz secretary.
Active preparations for road-making
should begin now. The plough should b.
put TO use on the sides, to open old drains
and make new ones. Shale rock generally
yields to the plongh at this season, and L
IS risky to allow hard clay to 60 over to
May or June, as the plough may not be
able to make the desired impression upon
Il. Where the rock is too hard, let pow
der be used. By making capacious side
drains through rock, much good material
for filling chuck holes and covering rough
places is secured.
Surplus water is everywhere he trouble.
Remove that aud the remedy is had. Side
drains filled with standing water make soft
roads, and there can be no Improvement
until the water is removed. TO do this
open the drains into tho fields or cross
streams, always making the outlets OF the
drains large, SO that the flow Of water may
not be checked at the very point where its
escape should be freest.
Planked eulverts might be fewer, but
all ought to be longer-say Is to 20faet
to enable two vehicles to pass with entire
safety. What is known us the "Yirginia
bridge" heavy application Of broken
stone, depressed in the centre, answers best
at most Of small water crossings. Winter
springs on hillsides should be treated to a
blind drain Of stone three feet deep-the
only permanet and satisfactory remedy for
such team and temper-wearing spots.
Across marshy places bridging with
stone, well broken, on top at least, is the
best thing to do; creek gravel added is a
luxury that should never be rejected.
Therefore, plowing the sldos aud open.
Ing drains, hauling gravel, &C., should be-
gin at once. After complaining the
scoop will come in and do its work. As
useful and economical implement, there
is nothing to compare with the horse scoop.
One will do the work Of ten men with
common shovels, and do it more effective.
ly. Every district should have plenty Of
scoops.
There are too many breakers made
The exercise Of proper juegment would
discard one-half of them, and improve the
roads by so doing On steep hill-sidei
breakers should have the ( shape. They
divide the flow Of water, aud there is less
wash; are likewise easier on the vehicle.
The roads throughout the county are
) improving, but are yet far from what they
ought to be. A strong public sentiment
is the best lever. If the people viii insis
on good roads, the supervisors viii maxi
them. In fact, every active supervisor
wants that kind Of aid and comfort al
much as he does money.
An elegant dinner and general inspec
tion Of the neat premises were not thu
least interesting features Of the meeting.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-05-03
Thorough House Cleaning.

People who look into the matter closely
discover that great deal Of much needed
house cleaning is really never done. The
outside is made fair enough, and the scrub
bing and whitewash brushes leaving moth
ing to desire, perhaps, but, at the same
time, there may be some neglected source
in every house, some poison filtering out
through defective pipe, so=:S cause for
fever or zymotic virus in the backyard or
the area, which, before the summer is
done, will work mischief that may be diff
fcult to repair. If housekeepers would
only give little personal attention to their
premises at this time of the year, and see
that they are put and kept in the best san
itary condition, much suffering and many
deaths might be escaped. Indeed, one
fifth the deaths in this country are from
what are styled preventble causes, and
these include all the class of zymotc dis
eases not spontaneous in the human sys-
ten, but communicated in some way from
other sources We should see that moth
ing is left for the suns heat to ferment, or
that the consequences Of fermentation are
neutralized by the use Of proper disinfec-
tants. Every man can easily become the
sanitary inspector Of his own home, and
he will soon discover that il is not safe to
leave these thicgs to servants. Scarlet
fever, diptheria, typhoid fever, are all
known to proceed from causes within our
own houses which can be prevented or re-
moved If We use the proper precautions.
Typhoid feyers have been known TO desc
late whole families in country neighbor-
hoods, being caused purely by the presence
Of decayiag potatoes in the cellar, left over
in the bins from the winters store. A
damp, neglected cellar may cause dipthe-
ria quite as effectually as sewer gas, or it
may saturate the system with malarious
poison from which it cannot be relieved
without years Of suffering. The presence
Of the least particle Of the germs Of decom-
position or zymosis in the air is dangerous.
These poisons, though their nature is not
well understood, are known to spread and
propagate themselves with the most sur
prising rapidity. There is genuine econ
omy in supplementing the rigid enforce
ment Of cleanliness with the abundant use
of disinfeetants, frequently and at all sea
sons. There is no better nor cheaper pu-
rifier Of pipes aud sinks than solution Of
sulphatc Of iron, pound to bucket of
water. There is no better antiseptic than
chloride Of lime. In the country, where
there are many outhouscs to be looked
after, a frequent use of common pulverized
lime is advisable. Prevention is the very
fundamental principle of sanitary science,
the leading object Of all hygiene.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-05-03
Making Lumber from Straw.


Mr.. s. ii. Hamilton, Of Bushnell, ILL.,,
has discovered process for making hard
wood lumber out of common wheat straw,
while all the effects Of polish and finish
which is obtainable on the hardest Of black
walnut and mahogany, at as little cost as
clear pine lumber can be manufactured for
The process Of manufacture as explained
by Mr.. Hamilton is us follows :-0rdi-
nary strawboard such is as manufactured at
any paper mill, is used for the purpose.
As many sheets are taken as is required
to make the thickness Of the lumber de-.
sired. These sheets are passed through a
chemical solution, which thoroughly sof-
tens up the fibre and completely saturates
it, the whole is then pressed through q
succession Of rollers, dried and hardened
during the passage, as well as polished,
and comes out of the other end Of the ma
chine hard, dry lumber, ready for use. It
is claimed that the chemical properties
hardening in the fibre entirely prevent
water soaking, aud render the lumber COM
bustiblc only in very hot FIRE. The hard
ened finish on the outside also makes it
impervious to water. The sample exhib.
tied could hardly be told from hard wood
lumber, aud in saving it the difference
could not be detected. 1t is susceptible
of a very high polish, and samples of imi-
tation Of marble, mahogany, ETC., were
shown, which might deceive the most ex.
perienced eye. Not only does Mr.. Ham
ilton claim substitute for lumber in sash,
doors and blinds and finish stuff, but also
a substitute for black walnut and other
woods in the manufacture Of all kinds Of
fine furniture, collins, etc, and also an ex-
cellent substitute for marble in marble
top tables, manIle-pieces, bureaus, etc.
He claims that it will not warp in the
least.--St. Louis Journal Of Commerce.
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Early Oorn.

A correspondent Of Nicks Maeazine
gives the following directions for bringing
corn to maturity early in the season, add
ing that he picked corn last year inside Of
sixty days from the time Of planting -
"Let tie conditions Of the soil aud manure
be the best you can command, and aside
from the frequent wedding aud hoeing stir
ring the ground thoroughly, thin the stalks
to three or four, three Is best if you would
have the largest ears and most Of them.
Pluck out numerically every sucker and
non bearing stalk--that process alone will
hasten your cora week or ten days, as /
have come to believe from experiment.
have added this year a top-dressing at hin,
when the corn was well up---a compost III
one part plastcr, two parts ashes, and two
parts fno manure, which, / think has been
great advantage.
Those who wish early corn should not
only have for seed what Is called an .searly
kind" but they should obtain Il from as
far North as possible. Seed corn raised il
Canada and taken South will come to per-
fection one, two or three weeks earlier than
that ripened on The spot. The reason Is
that the seed raised 10 tho North bas
adapted itself to short seasop This Is
true. in mauner, Of all seeds