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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Ponds Extract is the greatest known
remedy for curing diseases ofan inflam-
matory character and stopping he.
marriages. No household should be
without it. Happiness goes hand in
hand with health, therefore this bene-
ticent agent does much for the people
in never failing to inspire the Athlete
with cheerful confidence. Where it is
appreciated, because it does SO much
for its comfort. 1t is truly an exalted
physician which never fails. Beware
Of limitations. Get the genuine. Take
no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

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 and theil
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country ano
has the largest trade in its line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Rucrlsn,s Arnica salve

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, let
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. Thi
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded
Priae rs Cents per box. For sale By @
SPE1DEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, nervous pros
tration, and all forms of general debility
relieved by taking MENssIAN's PEPToN.
lied BEEF Tonic, the only preparation Of
critics. 1t is not mere stimulant like the
extracts of beef, but contains blood
making, force-generating, and Iii'e-sustain-
ing properties; is invaluable in all en-
feebled conditions, whether the result oil
exhaustion, nervous prostratioD. overwork,
or acute disease; particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. CAswELL,
HAZARD & Co., Proprietors, New York.
Sold ~ druggists. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
The River,

The up boats were H. Schulenberger
and G. 81. Wilson.
Boats down were, Minnesota with raft,
and the Silver Wave.
The Josie and Anna are due down, and
the Libbie Conger and G. K. Peck up.
The river is still falling.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

One hundred and eighty-three ladies
participated in the bird shooting. It was
wooden one adorned with feathers, and
therefore the sport was not cruel at all, but
very interesting and enjoyable.
DR.. Cowden who is very much re-
spected member of the Society, was pro.
claimed king amid loud cheers, waving Of
handerchiefs and blare of trumpets.
The evening was devoted to sociality
FIRE works, music and dancing, the latter
being kept up till midnight. It was tht
best kind of time for everybody present
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
a Natural Tone.

The Perfected Butter Color of Wells,
Richardson & Co.. Burlington, VT.
imparts to even winter made butter, a
deep rich tone, suggestive of the sweet
est and most nOurishing grasses in
June. 1t is very receivable and per-
fectlv permeates the entire churning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
dscret!onR OF youth nervous weakness, early decay
loss of manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JosEdH
7. INMAN, Station D, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Illustrated Marriage Guide, $50 pages, Gle tn
and gilt binding, 80 cents; same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 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, 1879-08-27

A lovely landscape all dotted oyer with
unsightly boulders, is not more unpleasant
to the sight than is human face disigur-
ed with Bumps and Fimples. those prime
evidences Of impurity of the blood. DIR.
Bulls Blood Mixture will remove all ri ~,ien
disfgurements promptlT,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Our Vegetable Cure for Catarrh-
or cold in the head and throat affec-
lions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Thu Waatnar--To.Dav.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in,
Dictated bv thermometer:
TAN 727 above zero 19P.M s3e above zero
i9AM 500 P.kS20 "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Since the composition of one of the
most popular proprietary medicines
we speak Of DR.. E. WiIhoft's Anti
Periodic or Fever and Ague Tonic
has been published and accompanies
every bottle, the sales of this greatest
specific for the cure of Chills and Fe-
yer, Dumb Chills and hypertrophied
spleen have doubled, and the leading
physicians prescribe it in their prac.
tice when the usual remedies fail. All
Druggists sell 1t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

An exchange says; A one armed ne
gro boy in Augusta has saved four persons
from drowning. This is nothing
however. for DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has
saved thousands from copsumpti0n.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

National Yeast is always reliable,
1t never fails. 1t is the leading brand.
People throughout the United States
have used it for years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic is agreeably
recuperative in its effects on those
weakened byyellow fever. @. Tegeler
4 Co., wholesale agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

sUThis paper may be found on file at all times at
O. RI&P R. r. Ticket ONCE, No IS Clark St.,
Chicago, where our friends Iare at liberty to call
and examine it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

May your troubles only be little ones,
aud may you always have DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup handy" said an old bachelor
to newly married couple.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

WANTED-To rent house containing
about FIVE rooms, within four or FIVE blocks
of the Posts Office. Call at The ARGUS
Office. tt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Read the Advertisement

OF Dr. McAffes. the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

If You are almost worn out don't
give up, but take Kidney Wort and it
will give you new life.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Our Lightning Llnlment-Cures In
fammatory Rheumatism, Neuralgia
Sciatca and Headache.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
95 CENTS!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
R.amamber

that NINETY FIVE cents will buy .
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at M,
G, Mills, dry goods, emporium. q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
Pozzoni's Medicated Complexion Pow
der:

For infants toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing all excavations immediate
llv. Mothers should use it freely on the
| little ones. 1t is perfectly harmless. Fol
sale by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
CHILL CURE.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
AEHvOuS DEBILITY,

Vital weakness or SepressiSr. =
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oVeF.worl,
IndeecFetions or excesseS, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. -
It tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. o 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, \. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
LOCAL COLUMN.
Read DIR. Lauoix's card, Confidential.

cBI If you are afflicted go consult
DR.. BONAPARTE REYNOLDS,
or Cincinnati, Ohio,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Chevalier Life for the Flair
AtaBrunert'a
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IS4 Madison ST., Cor. Clark, Chicago, m.
nArER q

Managers Tor the Northwest,
7. II. THOMAS Is the only authorized AGENT in
TINS city for the genuine Holman remedies THE
public are cautioned to beware OF limitations. cal
NAis storsAnd get book free Of charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27
VEGETINE.
VEGETlN

Gives o Good Clear CompIe1AonJ
PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 8, 1877.
II. r. STEVENS, Boston:
Dear Sir,-The great benefit have received
from the use Of Vegetine induces me TO give my
testimony In its favor. For several years my race
has been covered with pimples, which caused me
much annoyance, and, knowing II to be q blooc
disease, 1 consulted q number Of doctors, and alec
tried many preparations without obtaining AM
before had used the first bottle saw had tn,
right medicine. l have used three bottles an(
nnd my health much improved, my humor entirel.
cuped Yours Resp'y -
MISS n. KEEFE,
l130 Carpenter Street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

Old gentleman to omnibus driver; I
shall report you, young man. Why didn't
you stop before? Here have ! been run
ming after your bus for the last quarter
of an hour" Conductor: All right.
guy nor, yer needn't turn SO rusty; ain t
like pertater, eyes all over" Fun.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-27

emporium.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-09-04
Fear of the Plague.

DR.. II. O. Collins, the inspecting
officer whom vigilance committee COM
PEELED to flee from Lagrange, Tenn,
arrived in Memphis in an exhausted
condition. He walked from Moscow,
Tenn, to Buntyn station, a distance OF
thirty.three miles, without food, rs at
every station he passed he was met by
armed men, who warned him to proceed
on his journey. The shotgun quaran-
tine that was enforced against him is
more severe than is that Of the State
board of health.
Another instance of the fear OF the
people in the adjacent country Of the
fever being brought into their midst, is
given in the case Of Fl. @. Wehrum, who
died Of yellow fever Mt Lucy station,
twelve miles north of Memphis, on the
Paducah railroad. Mr.. Wehrum had
fed from the city six days previous to
his being taken Ill; but the disease had
been contracted before leaving, and he
sickened and died. A hearse, with>a
metallic coffin, was sent for his remains
and was returning to Memphis when
the driver and the young man having
the remains in charge were met three
miles this side OF Lucy station by mask
ed men, who ordered the hearso to be
driven to point about half mile
south, in the Hitchie River Bottom,
where these masked men compelled the
young man and colored driver 70 dig q
grave and bury the remains. The men
would not listep,to the protests Of the
two, but threatened 70 kill them both
IL they did not obey their commands.
They gave as their reasons for this in
human conduct that the dead body, al.
though encased in metallic coffin, was
liable to spread the disease all along the
road from Lucy to Memphis.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-09-04
A Victim of "Mistakes. !"

Something pains me here, said John
Dobbs, under arrest in New York as
one of the burglars who succeeded in
stealing several millions in bonds from
the Manhattan bank, addressing his
keeper.
Where p
Here, said Dobbs, indicating the
fleshy part of his left arm between the
shoulder and elbow. The keeper put
his finger on the spot and pressing, felt
something hard and round. The out
side skin was very dark and tender, and
Dobbs WINGED as the turnkey applied his
thumb to it. DIR. Hardy, the prison ply
sician, was sent for and told to bring his
case of instruments.
The physician, who is accustomed to
the eccentricities of prisoners, examined
the dark spot carefully. He became
convinced that Dobbs was not Joking,
nor giving him ghost story, and pro
ducing a sharp bladed little instrument
from his case he went quietly to work.
In about minute and half the doctor
drew back his knife and pistol bullet
with three rings around it rolled into his
hand.
why, where did you get this, Dobbs?'
asked Warden Finn, in surprise. The
warden had just come up and was look
ing at the bullet as it lay in the doctors
palm.
1T was all along of mistake, sir, said
Dobbs, passing his hand across his
mouth apologetically, and clearing his
throst. You see I was travelling through
Jersey year ago, and 1 met farmer
who mistook me for some one else. He
ups with his Smith & Wesson's revolver,
and plugs me right in the arm. ought
to have had him arrested, but didn't
Have you ever been shot accidentally
before 2 asked the warden.
well, yes; received several bullets
in my legs from persons who didn't
know who was. Two or three OF 'em
are there now. It's extraordinary, when
you come to think Of it, that all those
people should have fred at me by mis-.
take
The doctor and warden both coughed
simultaneously. They asked Dobbs il
there were any more of these metallic
souvenirs which he wished to be reliev-
ed Of. Dobbs said No, and was locked
up again. He is plump, hearty person
Of middle height, with rosy cheeks and
a good appetite, and is confident that he
can convince the courts that his arrest,
like the pistol shooting at him, was an
unfortunate mistake.
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-09-04
The Use OF Tobacco.

Tobacco, now in almost universal use,
and enjoyed in one form or another by
all races and in all countries, met with
the greatest opposition when il had been
introduced into the old world from the
new, soon after Columbus discovery Of
America. At first recommended for it's
medicinal virtues, which were greatly
exaggerated, tobacco soon became an
article OF luxury. Several popes, Urban
VIII. end Innocent XI. among them,
launched against it the thunders OF the
Roman church; the priests and sultans
Of Turkey denounced smoking as a
crime, Amureet Nv. even going so far as
to decree its punishment by the most
cruel forms Of death. Later, in that
country, the pipes Of smokers were thrust
through their noses. All this condemna-
ton, all these penalties were vain. The
ufe of tobacco steadily increased, and
has increased ever since. 1t is now the
solace Of rich and poor. Of princes and
peasants, of scholars and ssvages. AL
belt not prevalent in the East until the
seventeenth century, the Turks and Per-
SLAMS exceed ali other nations in smok-
ing. In India all classes and both sexes
smoke. In China the practice is uni
versal, girls from the age of eight or
nine wearing as appendage to their
dress silken pocket to hold tobacco and
pipe. Snuff.taking has diminished,
and chewing does not spread materially;
but smoking grows continually. Our
aboriginals are believed to have been the
earliest consumers of the plant. They
have used it from time immemorial,
smoking having been, and still being,
associated with religion. 1t is connected
with all important transactions, as well
as with worship. The calumet or pipe Of
peace is deemed indispensable to the
ratification Of treaty; smoking together
has even greater slgnlncance with them
than eating together has with civilized
nations, and is believed tooement friend
ship. They imagine that the Great
Spirit percsiyes a sweet SAVIOR in the
smoke of the sacred plant as it ascends
to heaven, and that it is particularly ac-
ceptable to the Divine senses. II is re-
markable that, though tobacco was first
used in the new world, its use is, prob
ably, less general here now than in any
other country. The citizens Of the re-
public chew more, unhappily, than al
most any nation; but they smoke far
less than Spaniards, Portuguese, Dutch,
Germans, Russians, French, Italians, or
even the English. Perhaps one reason
why tobacco is SO relished everywhere is
that SO much and SO persistent effort
hos baau pnoda 10 aytirnoln Tho bohit
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-09-04

brum on the mantelpiece. As he light
ed it, l was painfully struck with his
restless, excited manner. AS he passed
me, laid my hand on his arm; a strange
fear choked my voice and oppressed me.
He shook me off hastily, and laughed
out: why, Jack, are we fools? Do You
believe in such rubbish2 Blhl' He
walked quickly to the door of the sal N,
and opened IL be looked back and made
a mocking gesture OF farewell TO us, as
we sat and stood, in dead, breathless ST.
lenco around the supper table, with its
gay confusion, its light and flowers. -
Perhaps the feeling OF dread which evil
IDENTIFY had taken possession. Of oil these
reckless fellows was a sort OF contagion
from Giovanni and me; for the italian
sat immovable, with burning, horror
stricken eyes. and j, il / had been a wo.
man, would have cried out or tainted. -
We listened to bis firm footsteps, as
they echoed across the wide, empty
room. They stopped. The little clock
on the mantel and the bell of Notre
Dame began TO strike. Then there rang
through our ears terrible cry, then
heavy fall, then dead silence. 1 was at
the door in a moment, and the rest fol-
lowed. ] knew, before could see, that
l should find him there before the mir.
ror. The only light was from the studio
door, and from the moonlight struggling
through the cobwebbed window. He
lay on his face, with his arms outstretoh.
ed. turned him over, and lifted up
his handsome head. His teeth were
clenched, his eyes wide open; the face
was full OF despair and horror, but even
as we looked, it settled into the calm re.
pose Of death. He was dead. DIR. Lau-
rent kneeled down beside him and barred
his arm. Not drop of blood followed
the lancet, but as l still held him my
heart gave great leap at the sight of a
broad golden band below the shoulder
I hastily pulled down the sleeve. I had
no need to decipher the fantastic blood.
red letters on it. A food of light illu-
mined the past months. No wonder, no
wonder l understood in a moment
There was a secret in his life, an an
guish against which be might well wound
himself TO death. DR.. Laurent said il
was disease of tho heart; but Giovanni
whispered in my ear, 'Giacomo, it is
Beatrice mirror and he crossed him.
self furtiveIy. After all the necessary
formalities were ended, We followed him
to his lonely grave. There was one per-
son who stood with us beside the grave;
a woman tall and withered, with great
bright eyss, set in brown italian face;
she said nothing, she never took her
eyes off the coffiu, but as they lowered
it, she knelt down and stretched out her
withered hands, and muttered some
thing rapidly. Giovanni, who stood by
me, said, Amen He thought it was @
blessing, but 1, who saw in her the old
woman at the opera ball, knew too well
that IL was a c1rae
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-09-04
Experiment in Nominating Candidates

Experiment in Nominating Candidates.
An experiment in local politics was
tried by the Republicans OF Cincinnati,
which consisted OF holding monster
convention for the nomination Of conn
ty officers and Legislative ticket The
convention was composed of nearly one
thousand members--one for every twen-
ty-flve voters. The experiment did not
prove an entire success. To expedite
business, q committee OF arrangements
was appointed to report a plan OF per-
manent organization and rules OF proce-
dure. The delegates considered this o
cut and dried programme and an inva-
sion Of their rights, and promptly laid
the report on the table. In the afternoon
the first business was the nomination OF
three State senators and nine represent
atives. 1t took two hours to select the
senator's and over five hours TO nomi-
nate the representatives. For the latter
office there were eighty-one candldateS.
The frs roll-call lasted four hours and
twenty-five minutes, and not single
man received the necessary number OF
votes. The next ballot was made final
by ordering that the nine candidates
receiving the highest number OF votes
be declared nominees without reference
to majority.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-09-04

The cat of the British navy has q
handle nineteen inches in length, and
from the end depends very thick cord,
which at four inches distance from the
handle is divided into three separate
cords, and these again are divided each
into three tails fourteen inchesin length.
Each Of these tails, which are of fine,
hard whip-cord, is knotted nine times,
and therefore capable Of inhicting eighty.
one lacerations at each full stroke.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-09-04

The Bismarck Tribune says the work
of breaking twelve hundred acres of
prairie for Indian farms at Standing
Rock has just been completed. The
ground is broken in ten.acre lots, that
being the amount allotted to each fam
lily. These ten.acre lots in some in
stances are grouped together, but are
separated by strips of un broken prairie,
but they extend up and down the Mis-
souri,, on each side of Standing Rock, a
distance Of fifteen miles.